LIBRARY OF THE MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE Source ._PukliaV\er.l>.._ s/.ZB' FLOR. 1 TPhe ^ ^ AMKRICAN m FLORIST. 'JIF A WEEKLY JOURNAL FOR THE TRADE. VOLUME XXXY. July 30, 1910 to January 21, 1911. CHICAGO: AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. 1911. Lo I I II Afncliis. V24'2 Aoiilyplms. Tti4 Adams, A ml row. Casket of Easter UUes ami whit.' liyaoUitlis. XIO Agnvi- AuK'ileaiia In LIm-oln Park. Cliii-aeu. 1H2 Aitkeii, Mark. ostablislmu'Ut. 10-10 Akcbiu vlue, 10i)o Albany. N. Y. Florists' Club. 131. 'US. r»02. OGG, C)27, 684. 7;t2. 820, S70 inimiial show), 1279 Nott'p. ;ii, i:u, ;i2:{. ;h8, &u2. 027, 084. 732, 820. [1141]. 1234 AlexniHliT. .1. K., dnliUns growing. 429 Allied ti-adei!. U2. 158, 223. 274. 321. 369. 418. 460 Alton. 111., 1236 Amaryllis Martinique, hybrul of L. liurbauk. 287 Ameritjin Apple Growers' Cougresst annual meeting. 77, 2r>0 Anieriean Asscu-latlon of Nurserymen. Announcement. 1014 Committee chairineii, 201 Ameriuan Assofiation of Park Superintendents. annual me*'tiujr. 142, 200 Amcrii-au Assoi-iatiun of Uailroail (lardeners. AniiouuoeiUfnt. 143 Annual un-ftiTig, 4nO Americ-jui Breed t.'rs' Association, aunouucement. 1294 Amerioau Carnation Society, registrations, 880. 984. 1102. 115M American Gladiolus Society. Committee on Diseases, 1198 First aunual exhibition, 182 First annual meeting. 239 I'remiums for National Flower Show, 984 Prizes offered for Rochester meeting. Aug. 10-19. 122 vVmericau Rose Society. Announcement. 482 Meeting at S, A. F, convention, 240 greeting of schedule committee, Nov. 25. 932 Registrations, 188 Special prizes for the National Flower Show. 1150 American Seed Trade Association. Committees for 1910-1911. 354 Executive committee meeting. .T:in. 11, 1312 Ames, la., 982 Amling, A. F.. Co., greenhouses, 924, 925, 927 Annuals, .mowing seed, 1238 Ansonia, Conu.. 299 Antirrlnnums, 282, 715 Apples. Crop conditions. August, 145 See also American Apple Growers" Con- gress. Appleton, Wui. A., death, 1043 Aquariums, 439 Aquatics, winter protection, 667 Aquilegias. Chase Bros. Co., 115 Arch for dinner table, 331 Arctic flora. 311 Arnold Arboretum, news from (J. Dunbar), 746 Art Floral Co., casket cover of orchids and lily of the valley, 101 Aschmami. Godfrey, greenhouses. 827 Asmus, Geo. Portrait. 1193 Portrait and sketch. 173 Asparagus Sprengeri. 522 Association of Official Seed . Analysts, annual meeting, 900 Asters. China. 231 Diseases fE. D. Smith), 118, 119 Atlanta. Ga., 18. 166, 323. 664, 682 Atmosphere, 1285 Auburndale Goldtish Co., 430 August, work for. 228 Automobile party, New York to Rochester con vention. 288 Automobiles. Car decorated by Edith F. Kyrk in Cin- cinnati parade, 52.") Car decorated by Mr.-^. Ella Grant Wilson. 669 ncllvery, W. J. Palmer & Son, 572 McCuUoneh's. H, B., car in Cincinnati pa- rade. 524 Autumn. Call of (poem). 300 Azaleas. Christmas. 922 Deutsche Perle. 1148 For Easter. 124.^ Indica. 521 Ball, Chas. D., establishment, 112 Ball, decoration for, 1094 Baltimore. Md. Gardeners and Florists' Club, 195, 538. Looking forward to S, A. F. convention in 1911. 290 Notes. 17, 151. 195, 248. 298. 322, 348, 405. 440. 445, 488, 5,S8, 5SS, 635^ 731. 761. 800. 868. 894. 943. 907, 1080, 1114. 1220. 1256, 1314 Banning, Frank, gladiolus "Niagara" at Roches- ter convention, 285 Bargain sales (C. Stumm), 922 Comments on article of C. Stumni. 1238 Barry, Patrick, portrait, 116 Barry. Wm. C. portrait. 113 Basement, use. 1286 1 >: v>E>jsi . '^ -T IJasUi'tN. (.Mu'istnuis, liy Klelschnuuiu Co., 1034 Christmas, by S. Muir, 1037, 1039 Christmas, by .1. II. Small &. Suns, 970 Christmas, by S. Murray. 1090 Christmas, by Stunipp, 1098 Christmas, bv I'- Wienhoeber Co.. 1030. lO.-JS. 1094 Christmas plant f.platel. 974 Cornucoi>ia of s{atice and red rusi-us I plate I. 1094 Eiister lilies and white bvaciuths bv A. McAdams, 33o Plant. in;il Bassett. J, M. Cactus dahlia Kriemhilde, 430 Dahlias, 428 Bassett. \Vm. F.. 429; portrait, 430 Bassett & Washburn. American Beauty roses, first prize vase, at Chicago Show, 829 Chrysanthemum Dr. Enguehavd, prize vase, 7'iO Greenhouses, 766. 767 Timothy Eaton chrysanthcmuni, 709 Beans, 74 Anthracnose, 136. Hiirtcriosis. 204 California. 450, 498 (' anadiaii, 548 Ilanuiged I\v rain, 094 Michigan. 450 Redding stock, 763 I'.crlf..rd Hills. N. Y., 982 Bfgniiias. (iloire de Lorraine. 425, 926. 1237 <;ioire de Lorraine, grown by Saml. Murray, 924 Rex, propagating. 671 Benary. Ernest, novelties for 1911. 640 Benches, cement, 93 Berekmans. P. J. A,, death. 782; portrait. 783 Bertermanu Bros. Co. Bargain sales (letter i. 1239 Bingham ton, N, Y. Trees in streets, report by J. Craig. 28 Birds, beneficial, 502 Ririningham, Ala.. 275. 513 Blair. W. S. IIow can tiie agricultural col- lege assist floriculture, 185 Blake, W. A. Experiment station and horti- culture (letter I. 832 Bobbink & Atkins, establishment, 072 Bogus order swindler. 253 Bohaunon Floral Co. Store, 621 Table decoration of roses and adiantum. 716 Boiler heating capacity. 1128 Bolgiano, J., & Son, 1010 Bond, Chas.. orchids, 287 Book review: Farm Weeds of Canada (Can. Dept. of Agric. I, 24 Books for florists, 157, 272, 320. 368. 809. 920, 1092. 1182 Bordeaux mixture, spraying with, 140 Boskoop, Holland, exhibition of forced shrubs announced for 1911, 10. 832 Boston. Mass. Fhnvcr Exchange dinner, Oct. 22, 072 (view), 686. Gardeners* and Florists* Club, picnic, group and ball team, 51, 68: fall meeting. 530; 686. 1103 Notes. 20, 68, 74, 132, 146. 198, .100. 347. 395, 443. 490. 541. 589. 639. 680. 735, 793. 845. 945, 999. 1059, 1115, 1163. 1209, 1257, 1305 Boston fern. See under Ferns. Bnnguct green, 974 Boii.piets. 428 Bridal, lilies, 331 Bridal shower, 874 Old fashioned, by Geo. 11. Cooke. 1190 Bonvnrdias. 382 Bowden, Hen. ,T., death, 57 Box trees in miniature, 1032 Boxes for cut flowers, 1040 Boxwood. 973 Boyer, E. D. Uses of Portland cement. 320 BrKmpton. Out., 2, 148, 943, 1087. 1212 Braslan, C. P. Death. 983 Portrait with daughter, 1010 Tribute (C. H. Breck). 983 Tribute ( J. E. Northrnp ) . 1070 Breck, Chus. H. Appreciation of C. P. Br.TS- tnn, 983 Breitmeyer. Philip, 1266 Breitmeyer's. .Tohn, Sons, 1044 Brown. Chas. .T.. portrait. 113 Bruggerhof. F. W., portrait, presentation, 046 Bruggerhof. Mrs. F. W., death, 1101 Bruns. H, N., portrait, 979 Brussels, exhibition notice. 290 Bndlong. .T. A. American Beauty roses, prize vase. 929 Carnation White Perfection, view of house. 719 Greenhouses, 718 Buffalo, N. Y. Florists* Club, 66 (outingt. 407. 1004 Flower Show. 779. 8.11 (general view) Notes, IS. 00. 197. 2.50. 407. 491. .542. 035, 085, 73.3, 793. 940, 996, 1004. 1.310 Bug that kills soil. 932 Buist. Robert, death. 1101; portrait. 1122 Bnll)s. Dutch. 474 Dutch, advance sale. 1210 French, tirst shipment of this season. 304 French, replv to complaints. 72 French hyacinths. .154 Hyacinth, duty. 2."0 VOL. XXXV Bulbs (Contiuuedt. Lily, from Japan, statistics, 1264 Outdoors. 704 Bunyard. II. A., iiortrait, 1097, 1103 Burbjuik, Luther. Hybrid amaryllis, Martinique, 287 Old home, view. 183 Pink flowering <'hives. 2, 3 Sparasis pulcherrima, 2, 3 Burpee. W. Atlec, & Co., new sweet peas for 1911. 573 Burton, .MCred, portrait, 573 Business conditions, 338 Business reflections (A. M. Hern. 1147 Cai-ti, rtipe and paper ircmi, 515 Caladium. bibliography (A. NehrJiugi, 385 Calceolarias. 329 New strains of greenhouse. 858 California. Beans, 450, 498 Crop conditions, 24, 1210 Notes from Southern, 804, 1270 Seed garden o£ the world, 49S State lIorticTiltural Society, fall exhibition. 776 "Wonders", 890 Callas. 378. 710 Poehlmann Bros. Co., house, 981 Calvat, Ernest. Chrysanthemums of, 286 Monument to, 290 Canada. Floriculture in the northwest, 184 Peas and beans. 548 Canadian blue grass, report on tests, 900 Canadian Horticultural Association. Annual convention program, 58 Annual convention, proceedings. 120, 184 Cannas, 019 Olympic, registration, 932. 1102 Carbone, J. A. Phala'nopsis in greenhouse. 1289 White Cattleya Gaskelliana. 824 Carnations, 710 Alma Ward and Mrs, C. W. Ward at Hen. M. Weiss & Sons. 1099 Buds turning black. 1100 Chicago Carnation Co.. 1243 Christnuis Cheer, Eichholz's at Rochester convention, 285 Clnistmas Cheer, registration. 122, 242 Common Sense support, 335 Cultural details. 975 Cultural notes. 625, 071 Culture and propagaticuj iC. W. Jobn.son), 1192 Diseased. 338, 020 E. O. Gillett. 984 For Christmas, 2S5 Heating houses. 525 Houses for, 1034 Howard Gould, registration. 1150 J. R. Walling, registration. 1102 Lancaster ('onuty. Pa., 330 Lifting and planting. 284 May Day, at Chicago Carnation Co.'s, 1244 New Varieties, 1100 Notes, 377 Notes in season (W. H. Taplin), 335 Pennsylvania, registration. 880 Poehlmann Bros. Co., house. 981 PropagatiIun-av. 1096 Basket by Stuunip. 1098 Baskets by S. Muir. 1037. 1039 Baskets by E. Wicuhoeber Co.. 1036. 1038. 1094 Box by Fleischniann Co.. 1035 Cliicago preparations. 1096 Chicago stores. 1144 Delivery. 921 New York stores. 1142 Plants. 921 Trade reports. 1149, 1195 Trade snggcstions. 921, 973, 1031 Window of H. R, Hughes. 10!)3 Wreaths (platei. 1032 ( hristuuis tree tax. 1222 Chrysanthemum Society of America. 'Examining committees. 330, .578. 674. 722. 8S0. 932 Oflidal judging scales, 386, 530, 378, 674, 722. .KSl. 932 Siicrlal premiums for Nov.. 1911. 1294 Work of examining committee. 338, 628, 784. 832. 880. 932. 1044 Chrysanthemums. 378. 619 "a .T. llalfour. prize vase shown by E. G. Iliil Co.. 772 .\lice M. Kbigler. bloora. 92(> Anna, plant of. 774 Blooms shown at Chicago. 768 Calvat's. disnosition of. 28G Chrysolora. 673. 674 Col. IJ. .\pptelon. prize vase shown by E. n. .Smith & Co.. 780 Color cliart. 280 Cultural notes. ."24 riec-endier Gem. 1100 Dick Witterstactter. blooms shown by E. 1). Smith & Co.. 778 Donatello. bloom. 877 Dr. Enguehard. plant of. 777 Dr. Enguehard. plant grown by .T. Rear- don. 982 Dr. Enguehard. shown by Bassett & Wash- burn. 770 Early. 281 Early varieties. ."76 I.' M. Hv'-nes. bloom. 926 Feeding, ' 381 K<-i'ding and fumigalion, 481 !•'. E. Xasb. bloom. 926 (Jlailvs. plant of. 775 (ioldcn Eaale. sliown by E. C. Hill & Co.. prize vase. 77ii H. W. Chadwick. prize vase sliown by Poehlmann Kros. Co.. 772 Keeping cut. 671 Klnnder. A. E.. on. 764 Late planting, varieties for. 32 Leaves dying. 577 Lenox, bloom, shown bv E. I). Siiiitli & Co.. 779 Ma.ior Bonuaffon. i)rize vase, shown by Poehlmann Bros.. 771 ' Minta. pink pompon, shown by E. D. Smith & Co.. 770 Mrs. (!. P. Kelly, blooms, 928 New, 876 Novelties, 927 Plant exhibited bv C. W. ,Tohnson at Chi- cago. 768 Plants, group at Chiengo show, 877 - Plants, group at Minneapolis show. 876 Plants, specimen, at Chicago show. 780 Pot. 426 Registrations complete. 1044 September work (C. NT. .Tohnsoui. 286 Smith's vVdvaiU'C. 32 South, in the (Win. Lean. 432 South, outside. lo43 Specimen exhibition plants. 432 Stock plants. 771. 1093. 1189 Suggestions. 52 Tilford. H. W., prize vase of 25 blooms, 1148 Timothy Eaton, shown by Bassett & Wash- burn. 769 T'naka. 627 Worms on. 478 W. Woodman, bloom. 920 Church decoration by Wax Bros.. 764. 763 Cinc""inti o Florists' Society. 6. 8. 27 (outing at Car- thage! 82. 1047. 1268 Notes 27. 82 ."06 5'!7. 683. 733 838. 887. 944, 986, 1046, 1112, 1200, 1268, 1316 1 X D K X Cinerarias. 320. 823 Cleveland. O.. 34. 248. 296. 350. .392. 453. 504. 606. 636. 682. 730. 792. 838, 887, 945, 1027, 1046, 1140, 1231, 1207, 1292 Climax Manufacturing Co.. 1040 Clucas. R. W., letter on a variety of helenium, 1174 Coal mining situatiou, 41. 89. 138. 223, 273, 321, 309, 419 Cold frames, 204 Coles, W, W.. Indian.-i lif>rticulturc. report to S. A. F.. 1.80 Coleuses. 426 Fanny Ross, registration. 378. 722 Colflesh. J. W.. death, resolutions; 1101 (^olumbia City. Ind.. 74 Communion table decoration, 1142 Conifers, leaf-shedding. 308 Conifer.s at tlie Arnold .Vrboretum i.I. Dimbart. 836. 956 Connectieut. Nurservno'U. fleld day. group. 260 Seed .■Vops. 72 Counertirut Iliu-tieultural Society, annual chrys- anthemum show. 9311 Cooke. Ceo. II. Basket of Melody roses, etc.. 1191 Bouquet of orchids. 1190 Old fashioned bouipiet. lltK) Cooper. Mrs. K. N.. iiortrait, ■!39 Corn. f rop conditions. .Tuly 30. 72 Good seed. 500 Coruus ofli<-inalis. 1014 Corylopsis luinciflora. 858 Costs. liguring. 475 Council Bluffs. la.. .368 Cowell. J. F.. portrait. 781. 1193 Craig. Geo., portrait, 573 Ci'aig, Jo!m. Experiment stations and Inn'ticulture, 1102 Report on Binghamton (N. Y.l. trees. 28 Craig. Itobt.. Co.. establishment. 114. 672 Craw. Lyman B.. death and portrait. 337 Crosses. Casket. .570. .571 Communion table. 1142 Lily of the valley on galax. by \ oung & Nugent. 2 Standing, of lilies, galax and lily of the valley (platei. 1286 ( ucumbeis. 1316 Culp. W. IL. stevia serrata. 1239 Culp. W. II. . & Co.. Hallowe'en window. 764 Cut flower folding boxes. 1040 Cut flowers. Piitiits versus. 186 Sealing boxes. 378 See also Prices. Cutworms. 338, 434 Cyclamens. 49. 114. 521. 12.37 Eileen Low. 102 Sowing seed. 329 Cypriiiediums. See under Oreliids. Ilahlias. 874 A. D. Livonia growing at llauimonton. N. J.. 428 American Institute slmw. 492 Kriemhilde. grown by J. M. Bassett. 4.3il Mail trade. 1039 Protecting from frost. 386 Star of the East growing at E. Bridge- water, Mass., 4'29 Storage, 1037 Tree, 983 See also New England Dahlia Society. Ilailledouze Eros., greenhouses. 1243 Davenport. la.. 199. 468, 942 Dayton, 0.. 871 December work. 1034 Degnan. .7. P.. portrait. 979 Ileliihiniums. growing from seed. 1199 Denilrol)iums. See under Orchids. Denmark seed crops. 402 Des Moines." la.. Society of Iowa Florists. 360. 1164 Des I'laines. 111. „ rioerber Bros.' houses. 382. 38., Notes. 193. 1217 Detroit. Mich. Florists' Club. 62. 1.50 loutiugi. 301. 4o2. 536. 634. 941. ]'292 Notes. 1.30. 4.52. 336. 634. 941. 1161 iietirement of .Ma.ior Brcitmeyer, 1266 Iiicbros. W. Seasonable, notes on orchids. 106 Diemer. Richard, new seeding geraniums, 1290, 1201 nillon, .T. L.. establisbuient. 0'24 Dinver tabic decorati Victoria. 1240 Dreer, Hen. A., Inc. Establishment. 112 Nehimbium. showing typical buds, flowers etc.. 110 Riverton. N. J., new plant, 337 Dunbar, John. Conifprs at the Arnold Arboretum, S5G 956 Cornus officinalis. Inl4 ^'ews from the Arnold Arboretum, 746 Notes on lilies. 103 Peonies at Highland Park. Rochester. 5 Portrait. 117 ^" ?s^' ^^' ^'' ^^■**'^^ garden movement, 234. Dutchess County (N. Y.) Hortictiltural Society annual exhibition. 720 Karth worms. .">7r» Easter. See Lilies. Khle. Chns.. phaMiix Ruebelenii. 50 Eicholz. Hen., carnation Christmas Cheer at Rochester convention. 285 Electricity on plants. 8S2 KlizabctlJtown, Pa. 201) Elks 530. 578. G28, 674. 722 Kail. 771, 827. 877. 928 How to repiiit. G74. 722. Experiment stations. Rndd. W. X.. on value, 569. 832 Rndd's paper, comments on. 832, SSD, 1102 Virginia truck. 954 Karen wabi. Adolph. establish tneut. 7G7 Faust. H. J. Cirowing lilies for Easter. 477 House of lilies. 334 Ferns. Boston, benched, 330 Boston, cutworms, 338, 434 Cultural notes (W. H. Taplin), 288 Dishes. 824 Farle.venso and other adiautums. 873 Juvenile, 288 Naming of varieties. 337 Nepbrolepis Dreyerii. registration, 122 Ferrill. A. T.. portrait, 800 Fertilizers. Commercial, use of. 306 Nitrate of soda, 4G6 Purchasing commercial, 602 Scientific fertilization in iiermany. 212 Sheep manure for carnations. 381 Feverfew, 668 Fiberboard boxes, 159 Fink. Michael, portrait, 979 Pushkin. N. Y.. 1280 Fleischmanu, F. Bargain sales (letter). 1239 Fleischmanu Floral Co. Basket and box for Christmas. 1034. 1035 Store, G21 Flint, Micb.. [11891 Floriculture. Advance in. G28 Agricultural college and, 185 Florists. Homes, attractive. 522 Qualiflcations. 427 Florists' Hail Association of America. Annual meeting. 238 Annual reimrt. 21(;, 217 Florists' Telecraph Delivery Association, 238. 768 Flower growers, Iialf-hour chapters for, 1, 281, 377. 473 Flower vault, ventilating. 50 Flowers. Arrangement. 621 Arrangement (A. C. Wilshire). 427 CJrandeur. 417 Foley, P. J., cartoon. 238 Foley Miuiufacturing Co.. ventilator. 1044 ForbVs. Dr. S. A., portrait, 1193 Foicst nurseries for schools, 1044 Forests, restocking national. 144 Forger. 1044 Formalin and seed grain. 402 Fort Myers, Fla.. 147 Foxgloves. 359 Fraleigh, Mrs. A. S., home of. 522 France. Cut flower traffic, 98 Flower industry. 383 Frederictou. N. B.. 259, 615 Freesias, 1 Frosting of windows, 1044 Fuchsias. 763 Fuller. L. R.. death. 121 IV llydioo'""!'' '"■''! «""• •'''^- Tobnoco sloius, 1>75 FiirnMal work. liniulliiiK orders, 282 Oardfuor. Iii'tiiiltloii. -i'-l" Traliiin*: aiul inmlilifatioiis, 307 Gnrilfuliic liy l.omlon working classes, 287 t;ates ajar tuhilet. 1S2 SealPs, 11.. iH. 475 Oeiieva. 111.. r,;'.il Cienistas. 12S8 Geny, I-eoii. portrait, 1147 (ieny, Oscar, portrait, 114G Geuy Bros. r,recnUoiiscs, 114(», 1147 Store, 12;12 Georce Koliert White nieilal of honor, i)78 Geraniums, 12:t8 lieiliUnK. :!:iO New secdliiiBs of R, Dlcmor. 12<,I0. 1201 Hegistratlons, ln44, 1198 Winter tlowerinK, 42(i Giles W, F,, on little-known salads, 1H>2 Gilller, L.. & Co., 242 Gladioli, Brenchleyensis, 232 Golvellel, 71."i Karly and late flowering, 54 .Tottings, 54 New kinds, 334 Niagara, Frank lianning's, 285 Glass. Outlook. 02 I'rice, 784 Glen Cove, N. Y, See Nassau County, etc. Goldfisli and ablishmcnt, 707 Growers, with the, 55 112, 383, 431, 623. 6,2. 718. 7G«. 820. 876, 981, 10.S9. 1140. 1243 Guano, Mexican enterprise, 1152 Glide. Wni. F., portrait, 1193 Glide Ilr(,s.' establishment. 876 Gutters. 1108 (ivpsophila panicnlatii. 782 Habermchrs. .T. ,T., Sous. 608 Hagiwara. .M.. 050 Hail. Cedar Rapids. la., .3,50 See also Florists' Hail Assoc, Hallowe'en window, 717 Hammond, Benj.. iwrtrait. 286, 1103 Ilammontipn, N. ,T.. dahlia growing. 428 Harrisburg, Pa.. 142, 200, 227 Hart. Geo. B., portrait. 113 Harvest, wonders of (Mrs. .1. C. Vaughani. 882 Harvest wreaths. 1004 Heacock, -los. Fleeted state senator. 844 Portrait, 573 Heating, 1,59. 719. 0.80 Autiunatic electri<' condensation pum[>. 1327 Boiler capacity, 1128 Problems, 748 Heinemanii, F, C, novelties for 1911, 852 Heinl, F, G,, 1'203 Helena, Mont., 614. 1233 Ileleniums. Autumnale superbum rnbriim, 1174 Newer, 977 Hemerocallis (lava, 906 Henderson, .Mex.. portrait. 979 Hendrickson, T, S,, portrait, 1097 Herr, A, M, Business reflections, 1147 Carnations in Lancaster County, Pa., 336 Herr. Mrs. A. M.. portrait, 239 Hill. E. (i.. Co. Chrysanthemum A. J. Balfour, prize vase. 772 Chrvsanthemnni Golden Eagle, prize vase. 7'fo Two new roses, 720 Hillside. Roslyn. Pa., rose growers, 765 Hoerber Bros,, rose house, carnation houses, etc.. 382. 383 Hoffman's store. 974 Holidays. See Christmas. Holland. Bulb industry. 669. 742 Bulbs exported in 1908 and 1900, 9,52 Vincent, R.. .Tr., on, 526 Holland House, 56 Holly, 973 Strung, 1033 I X 1) K -X ll.dton, F. H.. piutralt. 432 Ibdton >N< Uunkel. Greenhouse [dant, 431 Grei'Uhouses, 106 Home gardens, (irizes for, 628 Hotbeds. 2il4, 88(1 "House of Flowers," 1044 Hughes. H. It. Christmas window, 1095 Hallowe'en window and card. 717. 718 liunUcd. 11. v.. portrait. 431 Iliinler. T. .M.. 1011 lliiiitiiigton. N. v.. 607 Hut. htus, W. T. Imiiressions of the (N. Y.) sweet pea show, 53 Modern sweet pea, 573 Hutchison, ('. 1... portrait, 766 llvac-intlis. liuty on bulbs, 256 Freiicb cro|i of bulbs, 354 Roman, 377, 875 Hydrangeas, 425, 1237 I'aniciilata, (iroiiagating, 433 Hydrocyanic acid gas. fumigating with. 572 I Illiiuris. Mai-kot gardeners. 000 State rail-. 585. 030 State fair, prizes offered, 03 State Florists' Assoriatioii, 1255, 1201 State Hortif-iiltiiral Soriety. 1291 See also coal mining situation Imports ( seeds, plants, bulbs, etc. t . 72, 130, 250. 354. 402. 450. 047. 094. 852. 953. 1070, 1171. 1205 AVeed seed. 72 Indenuuhle, (I. Rosa rngosa from seed. 1318 Iiuliana, Coles. W. W.. report. to S. A. V.. 180 State Florists' Association, flower show, 781. 877 Indianapolis. Ind. Florists' Cluh. 150 (picmci. 118 (groups at pirnicl Flower show. 781 Notes, 32, 1.^0, 470. 013. 070. 710. 757 Insecticides Act of 1910. 094. 1150 Insects on chrysanthemums and geraniums. 100 lutiTuational Floral Association. 3. 118. 242. 330 International horticultural show in Loudon in 1012. 284, 290 Iowa. Society of Iowa Florists, 360 Iris and orris root, 253 .Tacksoii fcS: Perkins Co., nursery, 115 January. Flowers in Chicago stores, 1286 Flowers in New York stores. 12S7 .Tapan flowers, 322 Japa"ii-Rritish Kxliilution in London. Awards, 278 Views. ISO, 181 .Tnpaiiese fravdcning. 119, 120, 121 .Tuhnson. ("". \V. Carnation cultural details. 975 ' Carnation culture and propagation , 1192 Carnation notes. 382. 071 Cemetery greenlinnse work. 022 Chrysanthemum cultural notes. 524 Cliry.santhenium exhibition plants, 432 Clnysanthrmnin feeding, ,381 Clirvsaiiihiiuuni plant exhibited at Chicago Flower Show. 708 ( hrysanthi'uiuin suggestions. 52 CUrysautlicnmms. September work, 280 Spacing carnations, 336 Johnson. T. C.. on Virginia brick experiment station. 054 .Tohnson W. \V., & Son. novelties. 1010 .Toliet. 111. Establishments. 1,332 See also Cliiciigo ( arnation Co. ,Iov Floral Co., greenhouses, 707 .Tnbea Chiliensis. 184 K Kasting. Wm. F., portrait and sketch, 174 Katoll. Frederick, death. 241 Portrait, 289 Keitsch. Mrs^ Hen., death, portrait. 529 Keller, .T. B.. (Mirtrait and sketch. 117 Keller. W. L.. portrait. 113 Kennedy. Wm., death, 983 K ennet t Sqiia re. Pa . . 424 Kerr. (I. \V. Letter on the sweet poa show (N. Y.I, 188 Kift. Uobt. Mission of the trade paper, 101 King. Clara, virn of American Beautv roses, 378 Klimmer, Jos. F.. death, portrait, 1042 Klunder. A. E. Arch suggested as dinner table decoration, 331 Autumn 95 "90 297. 299. (Sep. 7) 345. .346, 347 349. -(Sep. 141 393. 394, 395. 397, Vsep 21 1 441 442, 443, 445, (Sep. 28) 489 490 491. 493. (Oct. 5) 539. 54(1, ,541 5i3. (Oct. 121 587, .588, 589. S91 (Oct. 19) 637. 638, 639, 641, (Oct. 26) 685, 6S(',. 687, 689, ulnK. llnllwiiy gardcnliif;, 724 lluilwiiy (.liiriU-utng A^suclntiuii, anmiiil luoetiug, 4UU Ullln)ilt-ilUls, lODti RearUon, John, grcciibouses. 1*82 ItefrlKern-tlon rouRress, announceiuent, ISS Kefrli;erati>rs. 4«0, «(i8, 71« UcinuTs, M, 1)., delivery outfit, 022 KeiiibciB. I'l'tcr. gri-ouliouses. 10:W, 1040. 1041 UiMiiili-. Win., lii-atli. y Kctall trail,'. 2. 50. !I8, 182, 282, 330. 378, 426, 475. .-22. .'Jil. 1)20. Uti8. 716. 764, 824. 874. 1122. 074. 1032. 1004. 1142. 1190, 1238, 1286 Uho.l,- Island Horticultural Society. 530, 700 Itbubarh. Forcing. 1172 ForclUR, uutdotu-. 1012 Ulcc pa|H-r tree. 112(1 Uiokards. W. I". Cartoon. 402 Portrait. 1007 liing. floral ( plate i. 1100 Klsdi. .lohn I'., portrait. 527 KiverhauU (Jroenliousos. 1201 Uiverton. N. .1.. Dreer's new plant. 337 Itiviora. cut titiwer express, 08 Robinson. E. A. Uncle An.anias IpoemK 1031 Kobiusoii. tJfo. A. Plants vs. cut flowers. 186 Kocbesti'r. N. Y. Florists' Association. 1115 Florists' Association, notice. 122 Men prominent in the trade (portraits^, 113 Notes. 663 Nurseries in and near. 115 i'eunies at Highland Park. 5 See also Sc.cietv of American Florists Knck. VV. U. portrait. 282. 781 Roehrs. Julius. Co, Dracirna Massangeana. 1242 Dr.lciena terminalis. 1242 Fstablisbment. 673 Hoemer. Freileriik. novelties for 1911. 742 Robnert. \^■aldo. Californiii seed co'ndition. 1216 Roosevelt. Tboodol-e, Chi<-ago hauiiuet decora- tions. 378 Rooster in flowers. 1033 Roses. American Beauty, first prize vase, shown bv Bassett & Washburn at Cliicagii show. 829 prize vase of .T. \. Biid- ,r Poeblniann frnni I- A, American Beauty. long. 029 American Beauty, prize vase Bros, at Chicago slu>w. 875 Amerii'an Beauty to Knglaml Noe. 1198 Atmosphere for- 128."i August work. 109 Blue. 309. 315. 782 Bride plants injured. 287 British. 8 {■arryin,T over tlie indoor sto<'k. t Cnltiir;;!' notes. 626. 98ii Cuttings. 110 Dark Pink Killarney. registratnui. IMS Dorothy Perkins. 848 Duty on. 242 Knglish. new. at suuMner show. 110 Grafting. 1194. 1105. 1106 Hoopes Bros. & Thomas, new varieties. lO Houses, piping. 770 Hybrid. 1289 Killarney. first prize vase. I'oehlmann Bros. Co. at Chicago show. S78 Killarnev. prize vase of Wendland & Kei- mel. 928 Ladv Coventry. 309. 315 Lady f romwell. registration. 188 Lady Hillingdon. 109 Leaf roller. 481 Medicinal value. 882 My Maryland shown by Poehlmann Bros. Co. at Chicago siiow. 828 Notes. 109. 1098 November culture. 709, 875 Propagation, 1288 Rambler. .50. 823. 1142 Rose Queen. 720. 721 Bugosa. 1120 Rugosa from seed. 1318 Scent. 1101 Seasonable notes. 480 September work. 286 Smith \V. & T.. block of. 114 South, in the IWm. Lear). 480. 770. 1098. 1148 Stems weak. 481 Stocks for. 358. 552 Summer, under glass. 524 Sunburst. 720 _ . , -r. ^ White Killarney at Poehlmann Bros, (o., 980 „ , , White Killarney. first prize vase. Poehl- mann Bros. Co. at Chicago show. 879 White Killarnev. prize vase of Wendland & Keimel. 929 Wichuraiana crosses. 70 Rott. A. C Elks' design, 923 Rowe, H. C. store. 470 Royal League floral enihleni. 420 Rubber plants. 50 Kurt'i W. N. Effective plant arrangements. Society or .Viuerican Florists, to constitution. 97 Value of the experiment stations culture. 569 Ventilating flower vault. 50 Rust. David, portrait. 573 Rutherford. N. .L. establishments of Bobbink & Atkins and of J. Roehrs. 672 1035 amendments liorti- INDEX S St. Cloud. Minn.. OlS St. Louis. iMo. I-'lorists' ( lub, 14 (picnic), 56 (group at picnic), ,57 (ball niue), 2,50, ,'190, 652, 1041 Horticultural .Soiiety show. 830 Notes. 04. 1-20. 210. 250, 297. 343, 390, 438, 480. 534. 583, 052, 082, 730, 783, S80. 939. 994. 1041. 1110. 1158, 1218, 1268, 13irj Shaw Carden chrysanthemum show, 927 Salads, little-known. 902 Suit Lake City. Utah. 357. 758. 1282 Salter. R. G.. portrait. 113 Saltford Flower Shop. 1191 Sanibncus piibens. 1174 Samnelsou. C. A., store. 621 San Diego. Cal.. 23 Floral .Vssociation, fall show, 781 San Francisco. Cat. Notes. SO. 230. 424. 556. 684, 1076 See also Pacific Coast Hort. Soc. Santa I'e cross panel, 426, 427 Saratoga Sl>riugs, N. Y.. [473] Sargent. Prof. C. S.. honor, portrait. 978 Scent. 784 Overpowering. 278 Plants with. 1285 Roses. 1101 Schiller the Florist, table decoration. 875 Sehillo. Adam. 1.58 Schnell. Albert. 420 Schoening. H. J. Bvdb industry in Holland. 669 Scluiol garden movement. 234 Du Rie. Wm. B.. on. 384 Report at S. A. F.. 370 Schramm. Clias. A., death. 385 Scott, Robert. & Son. establishment. 718 Scales. Hugh, gates ajar, 474, 475 Sealing cut flower boxes, 578 Seattle, Wash.. 26 Seed Analy:tLS. See Association of. etc. Seed bill (H. R. 201031. 1170, 1210, 1219 (text of biin, 1264 Seed crops, 24, 72 French. 1312 Seed growing. 140 Seed sowing. 1 190 Annuals. 1238 Summer. 26 Seed testing bureau. 548 Seed tests, experts cannot agree. 900. 952 Seed trade. 24 72. 130. 202, 256. 304. 354. 402 4.50. 498 548. 598. 040. 094. 742. 800, ,852 900. 952. llllo. 1070, 1122, 117(-). 1216, 1264. 1312 Seed warranty. 9,52 Seeds. California. 498 I'liiity standarii, Virginia. 202 Warranty. 304 Selling plants. 1032 September. Flowers in Philadelphia stores. 379 Work for. 289 Seventeen-year locust. 18. 454 Shaw. Dr. C. H.. death. 241 Shepherd. Ceo. 11. . death. 57 Showers. Bridal. 874 Lilies and violets. 334 Shrubs. For steep banks. 1126 Fiu-ced, exhibition. 1911. at Boskoop, Hol- land. 10 Hardy, for forcing. 1239 Siileboard decoration. 1094 Sievers. John IT., death. .529 Small. Archibald, death. 1042 Small. .1. IT.. & Sons. Christmas basket. 9i(j Smilax. 875 Smith. Alfred. 3i)0. 315 Smith Anthony W.. Tr. Bargain sales (let- ter 1. 12.38 Smith. Klmcu- D. .Aster diseases. US. 119 Cement bi-nclo^s. 93 ChrysMutbeniuio feeding and fumigation. 481 Chr'ysnnthemunis. early varieties. 570 ( lirvsantUenninis. \aiieties for late plant- ing. 52 Smith. Elmer D.. & Co. Chrvsnntbeu 1 Col. D. Appleton. prize vase. 7S0 Chrysanthemum Hide Wittrrstaetter. blooms. ■?"« , , Chrysanthemum Lenox. bloom, awarded Dreer prize. 779 Chrysanthemum Minta. 776 Smitli. W. & T.. Co. Block of roses. 114 Nursery. 115 Smyth. W. J. Retail store. 470 Store enlargement, 975 Snare. Thos. B.. death. 1293 Snowberry. 1126 Society of American Florists. .\iiieiulments to constitution, proposed, 10. 57. 07 (W. N. Rudd) -\mendineiits voterl, 233 .\nniial eonveiilion. aniiouucements. 9. 43. .58. 02. 122 .\nniml convention, cartoons. 178. 179. 234. 230. 238 .\nniial conveulion. judges' reports. 179 Annual conyention. ladies* automobile party, 2,35 Annual convention. Maniton outing. 235 .\itniial convention, notes, additional. 252, 284 .\nnnal convention, proceedings. 171. 233 Annual contention. State Vice-Presidents' reports. 179 VOIv. XXXV Society of ,\inei-icau Florists (Continued). Annual convention, trade exhibitors. 178, 237, 283 Annual convention, visitors, 186 Appointments of president. 1108 fauna registration. 932, 1102 ('arnation registration, 242 Chrysanthemums, registration complete. 1044 Cidens registration. 578. 722 Geraniums, registrations. 1044. 1198 National Flower Show meeting announced. 1294 Oftii-cTs' portraits. 1193 l!.gistiati,,ii, 122 Hegistraliiiiis complete, 58 School gardens, report, 370 Soil, 620 Bug that kills, 932 Problem in greenhouses, 204 Roses and carnations. 844 Soupert. Jean, death. 10. 58 Soupert & Notting, new roses. 1074 South Bend. Ind.. 783 Southern feru cutworm. 338. 434 Spain, floriculture. 220 Sparaxis pnlclierrima. 2, 3 .Sphagnum, 1294 Spireas, 1237 For Easter, 1243 For forcing. 1240 Japonica. 763 Spraying. 140 Spring beilding plants, neglected. 1036 Spriiigl'udd. Mo.. 33 State flowers. .577 Steamboat walking beam in flowers. 100 Stecher. F. A., portrait. 113 Stevia serrata, 020. 1239 Stokes. W. P., on lily of the valley, 1192 Store wisdom, 2. 51, 182, ,523 Strail & Hahn, store. 470 Stringer. IT. B.. portrait. 113 Stumin. Carl. Bargain sales. 922 Stninpp. Christinas basket. 1098 Stiirtevant. E. D.. ( alifornia garden. .529 Sulphur on heating pipes, 977 Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co., booklet, 204 Sweet peas, 473, 1093 Burpee's new for 1911. 573 Development. 888 E. J. Dale, 55 Exhibition, how to grow, 430 Helen Scott. 54 Hutcbins. W. T.. on the modern. 573 New in 1910, 116 New York .show. impressions ( W, T. Ilntchinsl. 53 New York show (letter from G. W. Kerrl, 188 Oregon. 53 Pautke. Fred. on. 976 Senator Spencer. 53 Symmetry in flower arrangement. 621 Syracuse. N. Y.. 472. 1328 Table decorations. See Dinner table decorations, Tacoma. Wash.. 514. 010. 049. 710. 816. 870. 1280 Taft. Miss Helen, flowers for debut of. 1190. 1191 Taplin. W. H. Carnation notes in season. 335 Carnation propagation and culture. 1038 Farleyense and other adiantnins. 873 Ferns, cultural notes. 288 Notes on palms. 1191 Palms, seasonable notes. 430 Tarrvtown (N. Y'.) Horticultural Society. 778 (annual fall exhibition 1. 1016. 1208 Terro Haute. Tnd. Florists' baininet. 1293 Notes. 564. 998 Thanksgiving. Chicago business. 924 New Yorlt business. 924 Thistle. 341 Tilford. H. W.. first prize vase of 25 chrysan- themums. 1148 Toliaci-o stems for fumigating. 975 Toledo. O. Florists' Club. 854 (chr.ysantheinuin show 1 , 1078 (plant show) Notes. 8,54. 960. 1078. 1330 Toledo Wheelbarrow Co.. 674 Xomatoes. Canadian for British market. 64S F.u-ced. pollinization of. 802 Indoor. 258, 404 Seeding for si)ring crop. 1316 Toronto, Can. Horticultural Society, 33 Notes, 33. 4.5S. 554. 683. 783. -840. 1234. 1292 Tottv. Chas. II.. portrait. 1097 Towiil. Edw.. establishment. 767 Traile. See Business conditions. Retail trade. Trade jargon. 432 Tra."'.*-• --s" 41 SPARAXIS PULCHERRIMA. A Graci'ful Capr Bulb Grown at Luthc-r Burbank's. ped with good foil before mossing, else the stone will become disfigured from the rust of the wire. Keep a good supply of the knockdown corru- gated boxes for carrying and packing designs. It is very injurious to have to crowd a beautiful design into a box much too small for it. If sent by express there is no one to see that disarranged flowers are pl^aced again and one hears little in praise of the work. If packed in a proper sized box it will nearly always arrive safely and giVe great satisfaction. If the flowers ar4 being sent to persons who may not expect them, notify by mail or tel- eglaph of their coming and this will oftjen help their expeditious delivery. Many country express offices do not deliver, simply notifying by mail the persons to call for a package. Such delay often causes the flowers to ar- rive too late to be of use for the pur- pose intended. In these, cases cus- tomers often" refuse to pay for them or I pay grudgingly. Mistakes in the adjdressing which will occur at times would often be straightened at tlie other end when parties called for a palckage of which they were notified biit which did. not bear their exact address. K. On the morning of the date named a prosperous looking man about five feet It) inches tall, dressed in a dark suit, .straw hat, with smooth shaven face, and wearing a Masonic blue lodge pin in the lapel of his coat called on H. G. Eyres. 11 North Pearl street. He said he represented the International Flo- ral Association, Marbridge Building, lo2S Broadway, New York, and that the eompany -was ^seeking one repre- sentative, the most prominent florist, in each city. The "company" was to begin business August 1 and would have correspondents in New York, Bos- ton, Buffalo, Washington, Baltimore, and other cities in the United States besides connections with prominent flo- rists in Berlin, Paris, London, and other continental cities. Each member of the association was to deliver his orders in a distant city through the associa- tion's representative in that city. All the local florist had to do was to tele- graph the order to the New York of- fice which would send word to its member in the city concerned. Provi- sion was made for the refunding of telegraph tolls at the end of the year, and certain other advantages were pointed out. The man was anxious that the deal be closed at once and the money paid over, but Mr. Eyres was not willing to do business without first making a few inquiries. He told the representative to come back in a few hours when the conversation was renewed. He asked ■ the stranger for his card. He had none. Sheet of his letter paper with officers? None. "Well," said Mr. Eyres, "I do not see how I can buy a pig in a bag. I will write first to W. J. Palmer & Son, Buffalo, who you say is your representative in that city, and find out if this proposition is all right." The stranger seemed to be taken back and said that he was not in the habit of waiting two or three days before closing a deal and that some one else in Albany would accept the offer. He then left the store. From Eyres he went to The Rosery, 76 Mai- den lane, and there met one of the proprietors, E. P. Tracey. In flow- ing language he told him that he had heard that The Rosery is a young and enterprising firm and that ^e "asso- ciation" he represented had selected that firm as its representative in Al- bany. He said that the "association" had among its members Galvin of Boston, Thorley of New York, and other prominent florists in other cities. The rate for service in Albany would be $50 if taken this year and $100 if delayed until 1911. The thing seemed plausible to Mr. Tracey who had the man draw up a contract to which was New York. — One of the largest cen- tui-y plants (Agave Americana) in this part of the country is about' to bloom in the court of conservatory- ridge No. 1 of the Bronx Botanical Gardens. It is a part of the collection of American desert plants in the con- servatory. BURBANK'S PINK FLOWERING CHIVES. The American Florist. July JO, signed, as nearly as couhi lie made out, the name "W. II. Eklridge," anil Mr. Tracey handed over the firm's check, dated July 31. After the man left Mr. Tracey called up Welch Bros., Boston, by telephone and asked a representative of tliat firm to go around to Galvin and asl< him what he knew about the "Interna- tional Floral Association." In a short time Mr. Tracey received from Boston a laconic telegram : "Don't know any such party here. Signed, Welch Bros." Mr. Tracey then telegraphed to Mor- ris Cohen of Wertheimer Bros., rili- bon men, New York, and asked him to go up to the Marbridge building, 13i:.S Broadway, and enquire there about the "association." In time a telegram came from New York : "Could find no such concern. Morris Cohen." Mr. Tracey then reported the matter to the chief of police and notified his bank to stop payment on the check. On Friday morning, July 22, Mr. Tra- cey received a letter signed "C. H. Hartman" on a letterhead of the "In- ternational Floral Association," re- turning his check and informing him that the association would not be ready to do business on August 1 but that it might begin in September and would be pleased to receive his check again late in August. R. D. ORCH ID N OTES. Odontoglossum Crlspum. There would be fewer complaints of this fine orchid being difficult to grow, if tliose who have it in charge would give a little more thought to the na- ture of the plant and the conditions under which it grows in its native forests. So different are these to the dry atmosphere they have to come through in their journey to our green- houses, that the plants are shrivelled up and nearly dead when they arrive. This being so, they require very care- ful treatment the first season, and if they do not get it and take with a will to their new homes the first year, in all probability they never will. Take the average shipment of plants that reaches the grower as an instance. There may be a few plants still bearing healthy leaves, but the majority will be found destitute of foliage or only carrying such leaves as have been produced on the trip home. These, it may be noted, have been produced at the expense of the pre- ceding bulb: they have so weakened this that in all probability it will not break strongly again, yet they have not sufficient stamina in themselves, being produced under such unfavora- ble conditions, to develop Into healthy growths and bulbs. For this reason, if the choice rests with the grower, he should in all cases select plants that have remained dormant on pas- sage. But as a rule he has to take the plants as he finds them and to do the best he can to bring them bacli into shape. Although it is impossible generally to keep odontoglossums too cool in an ordinary American summer, yet for the first season they are better in every case for a little more heat than usual. A night temperature of 60°, rising by day to 65° when dull, and by sun heat to 75° or 80°, with plenty of air and a moist atmospliere is the proper place for newly imported O. crispum. The plants are usually spread out on sphagnum moss, but finely broken gravel or shingle, or even a latticed stage over a bed of coke or coal ashes is preferable to the moss. Here the plants dry more rapidly, and require more frequent Eipraying, but this is an advantage. Shade is very necessary, even for es- tablished plants; for those under no- tice it is even more so. No exact rule for spraying can be given. Ev- erything depends upon the weather and the condition of the plants. An axiom to remember is. that no orchid was ever injured by being kept wait- ing a day for water but a constantly wet condition has killed more plants tlian any other detail of mistaken cul- ture. For some reason growers are al- ways in a hurry to give the plants a lot of fiber and moss, either in pots Odontoglossum Crispum. or around them on benclies or shelves. Get some clean potsherds or crocks and either pot the plants in these or place them in whatever position they are to occupy, and leave the fiber and moss where it is for a time. Support the plants erect witli the crocks, and a few stakes if these are required. Anyway fix tliem; for if the plants are in such a position that the least touch causes them to move they will never be satisfactory, being unable to obtain a hold. After a few weeks of this treatment the bulbs will plump up and probably either young roots or new growth will appear. Even then, if the season is late autumn, it is better not to place any compost about the plants; just water over the crocks two or three times daily when the weather is bright and let the roots cling to the crocks; they will be all right. But in spring a thin surfacing of peat or fern root and moss may be given. To prepare this pick out any dirt or insects from the moss, and if peat is used beat out the dust and use only the fiber. Provided the plants were In a grow- ing condition when this material was added, progress will now be rapid and the surface compost may be kept moist. Odontoglossums dislike heavy waterings over head, but the atmos- phere about them must be kept moist and for this reason very light spray- ings (mistings) are necessary several times daily. If the plants have gone on well up till now they are compara- tively speaking safe and may be treat- ed as established plants. Remember before everything that it is in the atmospheric treatment of these beautiful cool orchids that most growers go wrong. It is to the at- mosphere that they go for their sus- tenance chiefly; and if a suitable at- mosphere is kept up in the growing quarters then any one with a little knowledge can keep orchids right. The kind of atmosphere O. crispum and nearly allied kinds like is a cool and moist one, but the air must not be stagnant; it has to be kept mov- ODONTOGLOSSUM CRISPUM. IQIO. The American Florist. ing or good results must not be look- ed for. Light in winter and sliade in summer are absolutely necessary, so keep the glass clean at the first season, and keep the shades down, where these are provided, until all danger of burning or a rise in tem- perature is past for the day. For the summer it is useless to give tem- peratures, for they cannot be main- tained as low as one would like. By shading, frequent dampening of floors and stages and the admission of plen- ty of fresh air keep the house or houses on a summer day so that a pleasant coolness is felt when enter- ing from tile external air. Do this and do not worry about looking at the thermometer. Bottom ventilation as well as top is necessary for these plants, and for this reason the houses where possible should stand alone, and vent holes be supplied below the stage or bench level. A lean-to house with a north aspect is usually advised for odontoglossums. It has the advantage of being more easily kept cool in summer, but the best plants of this class ever grown by the writer were arranged in a span roofed house running north and south with side benches and no central stage. This class of house is difficult to keep cool in summer but the fine light all around the plants in winter is a great help. These orchids usually commence growing in early autumn and any necessary repairs to the compost or re-arrangement of the plants may be carried out then. Choose the time when the majority of the plants have started to grow freely but have not produced any young roots, usually around September. Then when these roots do occur they have new sweet material to run in and will rapidly re-establish the plants. The most suit- able night-temperature for this or- chid at all times except in the heat of summer is 50° rising five degrees by day in dull weather and proportionately more when bright. Various remedies are advised for get- ting rid of insects on odontoglos- sums, but the best advice is to keep them out. Healthy plants are not bothered much by insects, but should a few thrips or green fly put in ap- pearance, light fumigation on three successive nights will usually clear them out. The vaporising methods of fumigating are not so likely to in- jure the plants as burning any of the tobacco preparations in a dry form. Insects of the scale family are fre- quently found on newly imported plants but these can easily be got rid of by sponging and seldom give much trouble afterwards. The value of O. crispum as a commercial flower depends largely upon the varieties grown. It is folly to keep any of the small starry forms that are some- times seen; they take up the room of better plants and are just as much trouble to grow. These ought to be got rid of as soon as they flower and a good collection of varieties made, by selecting the best forms as they ap- pear. OKCHIS. Athens, N. Y.— Edward Snow is in the Adirondacks camping for a couple of weeks with his grandson and friends. PARTIAL VIEW OF THE PEONIES AT HIGHLAND PARK, ROCHESTER, N. Y. (Courtesy of tlie Rochester Herald.) THE PEONY. Peonies at Hlsrhland Park, Rochester, N.Y. The herbaceous peonies made a fine display this year. Owing to the cool weather that prevailed throughout May and the first week of June, they opened slowly. The extremely hot spell of weather that set in about June 10, and has prevailed since, rendered the dura- tion of the blossoms very short. Occa- sionally we have a few late peonies in good condition July 4, but this sea- son at the above date they were all en- tirely past. Achille is a variety we are much pleased with. The foliage is bold and deep green and the white flowers with a faint tinge of blush, stand upright above the leaves; it is fine for garden decoration. Alice Crousse has a somewhat anemone shaped blossom with a general pink effect, and the center shading to a delicate salmon pink, Alfred de Mus- set has well built flowers of a some- what loose formation, with a white ef- fect, but on close inspection has a tinge of pinkish salmon. The flowers droop over considerably, but it is a good peony for cutting. Auguste Poit- tereau has large, full, well built flow- ers which have a decidedly pink color. It comes in the late flowering section and is a very valuable peony. Arthe- mise is a most attractive peony. The floral guards stand out prominently with a pink color, and the center is salmon pink. Avalanche has a fine bold upright habit. The flowers are pure white with streaks of carmine in the center, and the flowers on stout stems look at you straight in the face. Berlioz might be described as light red with a pur- plish tinge. The flowers are well formed and globular and it is a very attractive peony. Charles Binder is a flne type of pink peony. The blos- soms are finely built and last well. It comes in bloom about the middle of the peony season, and even in a small selection of peonies this ought to be included. Claire Dubois is an- other fine pink peony. The blossom is globular, and well formed, clear pink, and has a remarkably glossy re- fiex. Couronne d'Or is a gem. This be- longs to a type of growth in peonies of which the writer is particularly fond. That is the whole habit is erect, and the flowers are held upright on stout stems, no matter what the weather conditions may be. This variety comes late, and the finely formed flowers are creamy white, with The American Florist. July JO, faint streaks of carmine, and wlion the flower Is fully expanded the or- ange yellow stamens may be seen in the center. Delachel has a cup-shaped flower, large, well formed, and deep velvety crimson, and comes late. Duke Of "Wellington Is a most distinct peony. The cream white flowers are supported on very long stems above the body of foUagc. The blossoms have a very pronounced fragrance. Docteur Bretonneau has guard petals quite prominent of a rosy pink color. The center of the blossom Is full and a clear pink. It comes somewhat late, or after mid-season. Eugene Verdice is a great favorite with Charles Maloy, the manager of the EUwanger & Barry nurseries. The flower is large, cup- shaped, clear pink, tinged with salmon and stands up well, and it is a fine form for garden decoration. Etienne Mechin might be described as violet red. The well shaped flowers have s- particularly brilliant effect and the habit Is compact and upright, Fran'- cols Ortegat has crimson, or amaranth red fjow'ers, and has a good compact habit.' It blossoms about mid-season. It is an important peony in the dark red color. Festiva Maxima, whlth is pow .well known, and very extensively prown, has full, well developed flowers, jhioh when opening have a faint blush ^e but turn immediately white. The- O^fiter is always markedly streaked !«itl» carmine. It is the earliest of tlie ! pi^ohies ■ to. flower. The flower^ ,sfems fljPoop over very' niuch,- and it! is thel^e- E ire not much use for garden decora- on but tt is excellent for cutting. Gen- feral Bertrand has guard pet,als quite prominent, which are pink, tinged with yiolet, and the central, petaloids are soft pink. The habit is ve.ry compact, piobosa has distinct globular flowers, pure -white and "tinged with flesh pink in center, andhas a remarkably good- habit. Henri Murger has well formed blossoms of 'a- eeft 'pink '-cofe'r, 'atid- flowers after mid-season. The habit is compact. Jussieu has fine dark crimson flow- ers, large and well formed, blossoms after mid-season, and has a good com- pact habit. La Tendresse is a re- markably fine peony, with flowers large and spreading, creamy white at first, and turning to pure white. The reddish or carmine streaks which are noticeable in most of the white peo- nies are hardly noticeable in this one. La Rosiere has a very refined appearance, with semi-double fiowers distmctly yellowish white, with a yel' lowish tinge, markedly predominant in the center. Livingstone has large soft pink flowers, which shade to white and flowers about mid-season. Madame de Bollemont has immense blossoms glossy pink, shading to silvery white' but It is unfortunate that they droop over considerably. Madame Emile Gal- le produces very large, cup-shaped flowers, soft lilac pink, which shades to flesh pink. A very beautiful and luxurious peony, but the flower stems droop over very much. It is a flne peony for cutting. Madame Forel might be described as a silvery pink, with a darker center. The flowers are large and well formed and come late. Madame Grisslerr is a very popular peony. The blossoms are borne on long stems, and are very large, full, glossy, silvery pink, and deep rose pink at base of petals, and flowers early. It has, however, the habit of its flowers bending low down, and in wet weather they become much soiled, unless they are staked up, and the stalling of peonies is not desirable. Marie Lemoine is a sister to Couronne d'Or. The large beautifully formed flowers stand straight up and are del- icate sulphur white. It flowers late and is a most valuable peony. Mad- ame Lebon has full, showy, cherry pink flowers, shading lightly into sal- mon and has a good habit. Marie Deroux has flowers somewhat cup- shaped, rosy pink, shading into blush pink, and flowers after mid-season. The habit is good. Marie Jacquin is a great favorite with the writer. It is distinctly semi- double, with blush white flowers, and very prominent golden yellow anthers. The curving globular outlines of the blossoms is very noticeable, and when half open they are thoroughly sugges- tive of a tea rose. ThiS' is a most beautiful peony for lawn or garden decoration, as it is distinctly erect and the flowers never incline downwards. Modele de Perfectipi}'''"^tands' in the front rank. The flow'ers are very large and cup-shaped, light pink with rose impressions, and stands up fairly well. Monsieur Boucharlat Aine has ■'k. flne full flow^.' The blossoins.i^^re, pink and markedly tinged'with lilac and shade into a silvery .border. In rich heavy soil the flower stems droop over some- what. Monsieur Dupent has- a flatfish flower and is- . somewhat cup-shaped, white, and marked prominently with carmine streaks. It Has a good com- pact habit. President Wilder bears a resemblance to the last, but we think the flowers are purer white, and fuller in the center. It has a good compact habit. Princess Golitzin has soft pink guard petals, and the center cream white. The flower stems stand up well. It is a good ■ peony for garden dec- oration. Paganini has handsome blush guards, and the center petals cream white with a tinge of salmon. The habit is fairly compact. Stanley has handsome well developed flowers, shading from light pink to- deep pink and light sil- very edging, and has good compact habit. Splendida is well named and Is a magnificent peony. The blossoms are full with a high crown, and are white, deeply tinged pink, and when old turn to a deep rose pink. Solfatere is grown under several other names, and is well known in this country. The flowers are well formed, with white guards, and cream white center and have a good compact habit. A fine peony for garden decoration. Triom- phe de I'Exposition de Lille is another particular favorite of the writer. The flowers are of large size, full, light pink, and marbled with rosy pink, and with a light silvery reflex, and stand up well. Zoe Callot has very large, full, globular flowers, delicate pink, shaded with lilac tints. Paeonia lutea, a rare and new species recently introduced to cultivation, flow- ered quite freely this season. It was in full flower and about its best June 26. The blossoms are single deep yel- low and somewhat concealed amongst the leaves. The glaucous leaves are much divided. Joseph Dauphin, the peony expert of the Cottage Garden nurseries. Queens county. Long Island, saw it in bloom with us, and it was the first time he had seen it. Mr. Dauphin expressed the opinion that It might prove useful in crossing with other peonies to introduce a race with varying shades of deep yellow colors, and we think this is quite likely. JOHN DUNBAB. Mt. 'Vernon. N. Y.— The greenhouses of E. J. Nordman, 112 North Eighth avenue, have been purchased by S. J. Clark, South Fourtli avenue and busi- ness will be conducted at both places. Summit, N. J. — Andrew 'Wilson dis- appeared from his home on July 22. This was the third mysterious depart- ure within a few days, the others being that of Mrs. Ruth 'Wilson, and of "Wal- ter P. Shapter, city electrician. The destination of all three is unknown. 'When "Wilson left he told several of his friends he was going to Niagara Falls. He did not say whether he ex- pected to find his wife there. It was understood by some of his friends that Mrs. "Wilson had gone to stay with an aunt in Brooklyn. CINCINNATI FLORISTS' SOCIETY OUTING AT CARTHAGE, O. Getting Ready for the Egg Rac\ igio. The American Florist. OUTING OF THE GREEK-AMERICAN FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION AT WITZELS POINT GROVE, COLLEGE POINT, L. JULY 7- THE ROSE. A Light shade is necessary for Mme. Chatenay, Mrs. Jardine and other va- rieties with tender foliage. , Carrying Over the Indoor Stock. Very often one has far better results (taking everything into consideration) the second season with rose plants than the first, especially when they have been carefully handled, pruned correctly, and at the proper time and watched carefully. When one hasn't considerable skill the results from car- rying over may be rather disappoint- ing. But again anyone with a fair amount of plant intelligence need not hesitate to give his plants a trial for atiother season and again if it happens td be the grower's first attempt he sljould at least try one or two benches OT beds and keep an accurate account of the cut and running expenses com- pa,red to the same number of plants of the young stock of the same variety. lii the writer's opinion when the plants to be carried over are in solid beds, or they have been removed from raised benches and planted in solid beds into a fresh lot of soil, the plants will be more profitable the second year. The advantages are better and longer stems, larger blooms and a much longer period of cutting. In fact, the carried-over plants, with proper care, will bloom continuously and if they are of the tea varieties they will re- quire very little resting. Below we give a general outline of the treatment we have found to give excellent re- sults. In the first place we will suppose there is to be a house of Bride, Brides- maid, Golden Gate or other teas to be carried over. They are on raised benches, and the grower wishes to let them remain for another season. All that is necessary is to withhold the water and keep up the spraying while they are being pruned, as the teas should not be allowed to get too dry. But perhaps it would be safest to sug- gest right here that only strong healthy plants should be carried over at any cost. We particularly referred to this earlier in the season. So in all probability this point, the most im- portant one of all, has been borne in mind. But to come back to the work : prune carefully, thinning out.; all the turgid growth and heading back the heavier wood a little. If there is lack of head room bend the plants over and tie them to wires stretched about a foot or a little higher from the ground, placing a wire for each row of plants; distribute the wood evenly over these wires and bend the plants at as sharp an an^le as they will stand without breaking. Having pruned and tied the plants remove about half the soil from around the plants carefully, breaking as few roots as possible and fill in and around them with a compost of half good soil and half cow manure to which has been added a liberal sprink- ling of bone meal. Pack this mulch firmly and give the beds a thorough watering. Be sure to push the work alon? rapidly so the roots will not be exposed for any length of time. After watering syringe frequently and do not let the soil get soggy; allow it to be- come fairly dry; stir it frequently and by keer;:Tig the soil in a condition where it will require some water every day it will be about right to induce new root action. We will now de- scribe the method of handling the teas, removing them from the raised benches and transferring them to solid beds. The plants will only require just enough drying so they can be lifted with good clumps of soil. They should be pruned as described above and if preferred the pruning can be left till later; after the plants have become established in their new quarters, lift them stakes and all. First prepare the solid beds, removing all the old soil and cleaning house generally. Be sure that the beds have good drain- age and room enough above the drain- age for six inches of good compost, the same as used for the young stock. 8 The American Florist, fuly so. Fill tlio lulls about rviii lull of soil and talve a brush and somi' paint ami murk off the distance you wish to plant in the row at the top edge of the bed. This will save a lot of guess work. A stick just the width of the beds can be notched to plant by across the beds and can be carried along by the plant- ers. Use enough help to have the plants handled as fast as they are lifted. The planters (a man at each side of the bed) should throw out or make a trench to receive them. Place them in position opposite the marlts, drop their foliage, making this drying process a gradual one requiring several weeks and syringing them meanwhile. We prefer to prune them about IS inches from the soil, leaving in all the available strong wood, deferring the removal of undesirable wood till later. Remove the top of the old soil as pre- scribed for the teas, the treatment being practically the same with the exception of the resting and pruning. Carrying over the Killarneys in the solid beds differs somewhat in treat- ment, as we have found that they do CINCINNATI FLORISTS' SOCIETY OUTING AT CARTHAGE, Watching tht' Egs R.icc. O. pull the soil in and around them loosely, followed up by two men who should pack the soil firmly by tread- ing it or tamping it firmly by hand, then leveling. Water thoroughly and water a section as planted every half hour, otherwise the plants will wilt badly. The success of the work de- pends largely on the rapidity with which it is accomplished and the care taken in handling the work through- out. For instance, spades should be used to cut out the plants on the tables, trimming off the surplus soil with the hands. The balls should be about 10 inches in diameter and must be handled carefully to avoid crush- ing them. If they are lifted and placed in flats and a piece of twine tied around the tops they will handle bet- ter. They will require frequent spraying for a few days after planting, four or five times a day if necessary on hot days, using a fine spray nozzle. After they have taken hold and show .somo signs of starting into growth they can be pruned if this has not been done, removing any bruised growth injured in the act of handling them. Wires should be strung and the stalks fast- ened to them, the plants tied, and from then on with frequent cultivating and intelligent watering they will grow rapidly. Now we come to the hybrid teas. They require a little different treatment as they can be dried until they drop their foliage. Richmond perhaps will stand more drying than any other commercial hybrid tea and harder pruning. This at least is our experience. If Killarney or White Kil- larney is to be carried the second sea- son on tables, dry the plants until they not require much of a rest and we seldom remove any of the top soil from the solid beds if it is their second season, an inch being sufficient, prun- ing the plants lightly, only removing wood carrying worthless foliage, dead wood, etc. By putting on an inch of fresh soil and later on using full strength liquid manure, the second year solid bed as well as bench Killarney should give excellent returns. Another thing worth mentioning per- haps is that we usually prune own root stock back harder than grafted stock, owing to its tendency to send up strong canes from the soil. Rich- mond seems to do better transferred from the benches to solid beds or left and carried over in the solid beds. Own root Richmond can be dried hard and pruned to within a foot of the soil, the treatment otherwise being the same as for Killarney, depending more on the surface feeding and liquid manure watering than the addition of more fresh soil, which would require too much root disturbance. Grafted Richmond should be pruned a little liigher for reasons mentioned above for Killarney. My Maryland will re- spond to the same treatment as de- scribed for Killarney and Richmond, also American Beauty. Cultural notes will follow in due season. E. British Roses. During a somewhat hasty look round at the Temple show in London last May we made notes of a few of the more prominent varieties of roses shown there. Some were old favorites, or at least well known on this side, while others are not so well known and a line on them may be interest- ing. A lovely coral pink was found in Duchess of Westminster, a hybrid tea from those famous growers, the Dick- sons of Newtownards, Ire. Both leaves and stems were exceedingly fine. Lady Hillingdon, a yellow tea in Geo. Mount & Sons' exhibit, looks as though it might be a good forcing rose. It is a bright rich yellow and has long pointed buds that should sell well in this country. Mrs. Jardine, now well known here, was well shown, as was White Dorothy Perkins. This Is cer- tainly one of the most beautiful of the rambler type and a magnificent rose. Portia is a rose of great substance nearly white in ground color pret- tily shaded with a bronzy yellow tint. Excelsa, one of M. H. Walsh's new ramblers of the Wichuraiana section, is a lovely thing with bright scarlet flowers produced on long pendulous racemes. This came in for much praise from ail present and was greatly admired. It was shown by several ex- hibitors. Shower of Gold is not as free flowering as some others but is a magnificent color, a pure rich yellow. Geo, C. Wand is a most brilliant red, one of the finest colored hybrid teas in cultivation witliout a doubt. Lyon Rose, American Pillar, Orleans, Tau- sendschon and the "blue" rose, Veil- chenblau, were also well shown. CINCINNATI FLORISTS' SOCIETY OUTING AT Brfori' Dinner. CARTHAGE, O. igio. The American Florist. Society of American Florists. SPECIAI, RATES TO ROCHESTEK. A rate of one and three-fifths, on the certificate plan, has been granted by the Trunk Line association, New England Passenger association, Cen- Passenger association and the East- ern Canadian association. Ticlcets may be secured not earlier than August 12 and not later than August 17 and will be good returning up to and includ- ing August 23. In securing your ticket purchase a full one-way first class fare and be sure to request a certificate. Inquire at your home station and ascertain whether certificates and through tickets can be obtained to the place of meeting. If not, purchase your ticket to the nearest point where they may be secured and there pur- chase a through ticket and certificate. No reduction of fare will be made un- less a certificate be secured at the time of the purchase of the ticket. Be sure to ask for a certificate and not for a receipt. Immediately upon your arrival at the convention hall, present your ticket and 25 cents to the secretary. A fee of 25 cents is charged for each ticket validated. An agent of the associa- tions will be present at the office of the secretary on August 17 and 18 from 9 a. m. to C p. m. to validate cer- tificates. No certificates will be signed before or after that date. When returning present your certifi- cate at the railway ticket office and a ticket at three-fifths of the regular fare will be furnished you. For those living west of the western boundary of the Central Passenger association, that is west of Chicago and St. Louis, summer tourist tickets may be pur- chased to Chicago or St. Louis from which point the reduced rates may be secured to the place of meeting. It will be well to confer with your local agent for full particulars regarding rates and routes. Special trains and special cars start from many of the larger centers. By joining one of these a very pleasant trip may be had. HEADQUARTERS. Headquarters for the convention will be at the Seneca hotel. Both the pres- ident's reception and the reception given by tlie Ladies' Society will be held here. It will also be headquar- ters for the ladies. Requests or in- quiries for rooms should be addressed to the Seneca hotel, Rochester, N. Y. Other hotels in Rochester are Powers, Hotel Rochester, Whitcomb house, Os- burn house, and Hotel Eggleston. The latter is for men only. The Osborn is on the American plan. It will be well to make application for rooms in ad- vance and so prevent being disappoint- ed on arrival by finding all the best rooms taken. DUES. All members should send in their dues in advance and have their cer- tificates and badges mailed to them. In this way much delay may be avoided in the secretary's office. Dues cannot be paid while meetings are in progress. Remember that the secre- tary has other duties to perform. A badge and certificate of membership are absolutely necessary before any individual can sign the roll and receive Invitation cards for any of the enter- tainments. Badges will also be neces- sary to get into the exhibition hall. All not having badges will be required to pay the admission fee. ROCHESTER HOTELS. I submit, for the information of those attending the convention, the follow- ing list of hotels, together with rates, etc. All these hotels, with the excep- tion of the Bristol and Clinton, are first class, modern hotels : Hotel Seneca, Clinton avenue, south, European plan; one person $1.50 to $3.50, two persons $3.50 to $5. Hotel Rochester, Main street, west, European plan, $1.50 to $1. Powers Hotel, Main street, west, Eu- ropean plan, $1.50 to $4. Osburn house, 104 South avenue, American plan, .$1.50 to $4. Hotel Eggleston, 159 Main street, east. European plan, $1 to $2. Whitcomb house, 209 Main street, east, European plan, $1.50 to $3, with bath; $1 to $2.50 without bath. The Bristol, Central avenue, Euro- pean plan. The Clinton, South avenue, Euro- pean plan. H. B. Stringer. Secretary, Rochester Florists' Assn. trade exhibitiox. All exhibitors who intend entering novelties and new devices, to be sub- mitted for awards, for the S. A. P. trade exhibition, at Rochester, N. Y., August IG to 19, please send entries at once. The list must be ready for the judges on the morning of the first day, Tuesday, August 10. CUAS. H. ViCK, SUPT., 191 Main street, Rochester, N. Y. Chicago to Rochester. The Chicago Florists' Club has ar- ranged with the Lake Shore & Michi- gan Southern railroad for transporta- tion to the Rochester convention as fol- lows : A special train will be provided, same to be counterpart of the Twentieth Century Limited and to consist of com- bination baggage and buffet car, one of the famous Lake Shore diners, as many as 12 sections and drawing room sleeping cars (compartment cars if de- sired) as may be required to properly take care of the party and give every- one plenty of room, the train to be fin- ished off with either an open section or compartment observation end sleeping car. The train will leave Chicago at 5 :30 p. m. Monday, August 10, arriv- ing in Rochester at 9 a. m. Tuesday, August 16. The rate authorized for this occasion is one and three-fifths fare on the cer- tificate plan, $13.38 going (passengers to be sure and ask for certificates in purchasing their tickets, for on same will depend their being able to secure the reduced rate returning) and three- fifths of that or $8.10 returning, mak- ing a total of $21.48 for the round trip. The Pullman rates are as follows : Double lower berth or upper berth, $3; section, $G; compartment, $8.50; draw- ing room, $11. Delegates from St. Louis, Indian- apolis, Louisville, Cincinnati, Columbus, etc., can join together and arrange for special sleepers to be attached to this special train at Cleveland, thus bring- ing all together at that point for the remainder of the journey, Cleveland to Rochester. As to the Detroit people, it would be a very easy matter for them to join the special train at To- ledo. The St. Louis people could come via Chicago and join this special train if they so desired as the same rate would apply through Chicago as via the direct line. G. K. Thompson, general agent pas- senger department, will accompany the party for the purpose of seeing that everything goes smoothly. For further information and reservations, address G. K. Thompson, 180 Clark street, cor- ner Monroe (Telephone, Harrison 7600), or E. F. Winterson, 45 Wabash avenue (Telephone, Central 6004). A cordial welcome is extended to any outside florists' clubs, who may wish to join the Chicago Florists' Club spe- cial train for the Rochester convention of the S. A. F. Those who wish to are requested to communicate with L. A. Winterson, secretary of the Chicago Florists' Club, 45 Wabash avenue, stat- ing how many will join in order that proper accommodation may be pro- vided. European Horticulture. Among new plants, M. Lemoine an- nounces two "white" delphiniums, Jeanne Marni and Thiela, both creamy sulphur in color, the former semi- double, the latter double, also double delphiniums. Captain Fiegenschah, mauve, bordered cobalt blue, full and regular, fine in color and firm; Ser- geant Beranger, semi-double, mauve and blue, enormous black centers, handsome stalks; Lieutenant Delacom- mune, broad semi-double flowers, mauve and ash-blue, brown center; Lieutenant Vasseur, perfect form, mauve bordered light blue. Also a collection of large-flowering, pelargo- niums. We are told of a "flower lawn" in an Algerian estate, composed of ver- benas, blooming throughout the sea- son, and most acceptable for the deli- cate fragrance of the blue and white varieties. The city of Brussels maintains this summer a decorative floral competi- tion, divided into three classes : dec- orated balconies, decorated store fronts and window gardens. The prizes ai'e medals, graded in value, but the re- cipient may choose their value in money. The committee in charge sent out circulars advising as to details of arrangement, culture, etc. OBITUARY. William Rennle. William Rennie, the well known seedsman of Toronto, Ont., died July 24 at his home residence. Mr. Rennie had been in poor healtrh for some time past, and on May 23 had a stroke of paralysis after which he declined steadily. He was born in the vicinity of the above city in 1835, his parents having emigrated from Scotland a few years before, and his early days were spent on the farm. Many today are acquainted with the Rennie homestead in Scarboro which is known as the gold medal farm, of the province of On- tario. In 1870 he moved to Toronto and started the seed business which today has branch stores at Montreal, Winnipeg and Vancouver. Shortly after establishing the seed business Mr. Rennie found it necessary to grow many of his own varieties and again assumed charge of the farm and in 1884 had it in such perfect shape that in competition he was awarded the first silver medal. He retired from the business in 1889, leaving .the 'now well known establishment to his three sons, Robert, John and Thomas. In 1893 he accepted the position of farm superintendent at the Ontario Agri- cultural College at Guelph, remaining six years, and upon his return to To- ronto he put into book form his val- uable information in a volume known as "Successful Farming," which has been read with ^interest and profit by many. Besides 'the three sons men- tioned in Toronto, another, William, is connected with the agricultural col- lege at Hakodate, Japan. H. G. D. Coleman MuUer. Coleman MuUer died at his home. Sixty-sixth street and Elmwood ave- nue, Philadelphia, July 12, and his fun- eral took place July 16. He was aged 26 years and was the son of August and Anastasia MuUer of the above ad- dress. The family is well and favor- ably known to the trade of Philadel- phia. The deceased was a promising young man but over a year ago was seized with serious illness and the efforts of the most skilful physicians could not stay its ravages. 10 The American Florist. J uly JO The American Florist I88S TwKNTv Sixth Year 1910 Subscription. United States and Mexico $1.00 a year: Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted onlyfrom tboscin the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the 6rst issue the American Florist has acceoted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. Half hour chapters for flower growers 1 — Kreesias — Lilium Harrisii 1 Sparaxis pulcherrima (illus.) 2 Burbank's flowering ebives (ilUis.) 2 The retail trade 2 — The standing wreath (supplement) 2 — Cross of valley and Easter lilies (illus.) .. .^2 — Store wisdom 2 — That iiiternattoual delivery concern 3 Orehld notes 4 — Odoutogloss iim crispum (illus.) 4 The peony 5 — Peonies at Highland parlj, Rochester, N. Y. (Illus.) 5 Cincinnati Florists* Society outing (illus. ).6-S Greek-American Florists' Association outing (iUus.) 7 The rose 7 — Carrying over indoor stock 7 — British roses 8 Society of American Florists 9-11) Chicago to Rochester European horticulture 9 Obituary 9 — 'Wiiliam Rennie 9 — C^oleman Muller 9 Exhibition of forced shrubs 10 Meetings nest week 10 Chicago 12 St. Louis Florists' Club picnic 14 Montreal 15 St. Louis 16 Philadelphia 17 Baltimore 17 New York .' IS New York and Rochester 18 Bnffalo IX Pittsburg' 19 I'.oston 2 1 The seed trade 24 — Wisconsin seed crops 24 — California conditions 24 — Farm weeds of Canada 24 Market gardeners 2fi — Summer seed sowing 26 Seattle. Wash 26 Cincinnati 27 The nursery trade 2.^ — Nursery shipments to Cllina 28 — Prof. Craig at Binghamton. N. Y 2R New Orleans 30 Albany. N. Y :il Worcester. Mass ;ll Indianapolis ^ 32 Toronto 33 Cleveland .^4 Lexington. Ky 35 The week's coal developments 41 The coal situation 42 Rochester. N. Y 43 Jean Soupert. of Soupert & Notling, the well known rose specialists of Luxembourg, died July 17, age 77 years. Exhiblton of Forced Shrubs. On the occasion of the fiftieth anni- versary of the Pomological Society of Boskoop (Holland) the members of which formerly occupied themselves principally with the cultivation of fruit trees, but have now for years applied themselves almost exclusively to the growing of all sorts of forced shrubs and conifers, an exhibition of forced Cowering and foliage shrubs will be held during the first half of the month of April, 1911. This will be highly interesting, for the great collaboration of the principal firms of Boskoop and its environs guarantee that a complete survey will be given of the height and many-sidedness which the cultivation of forced shrubs has reached in this well known center of nurseries. The exhibition building will occupy a space of 2,600 square meters. Okdek coal now. Rochester. — That's wliere the gather- ing will be in two weeks. The American Florist enters upon It.s twenty-sixth year with this issue. OuB Convehtion Number goes to press August 10. Send your special advertisement now. Florist Knight Templars all over the country should keep Chicago in mind for the annual conclave August S-13. The coal situation is very unsettled. It is certain, however, that freights have advanced 10 cents per ton and that miners will not be satisfied with less than 8 to 9 cents per ton addi- tional. The coal dealers whose adver- tisements appear in this issue say they are now prepared to handle orders at lowest rates consistent with these advances. Personal. Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y.. was 40 July 27. Adam Graham, Sr.. Cleveland, O., is expected home next week from his trip around the world. E. G. Hill, who sailed for Europe June 22 on the S. S. Lusitania to see the new roses, will return on the S. S. Mauretania, leaving Liverpool July ::0 and due at New York August 5. Correction. Ed. American Florist :— In your issue of July 6 in Louisville news, you had a paragraph stating that H. Kleinstarink had bought the Anchorage Rose Co.'s greenhouses. This is an error. Mr. Kleinstarink bought the G. Thompson place. As this will injure the sale of the Anchor- age Rose Co.'s place, please have it corrected if not already done. This is of importance to me as I have my in- terest still in the company and wish to sell to advantage. Thanking you in advance. Charles Rayner Seattle, Wash. [The correction has been already made by our Louisville correspondent but we gladly give it this further pub- licity. — Ed.]. Society of American Florists. amendments to constitution. Notice is hereby given to all mem- bers of the Society of American Flo- rists that the following amendments have been received by the secretary and -will be presented at the annual meeting to be held in Rochester on August 16-19, 1910. Article V, Section 1, to be amended to read as follows : Section 1. Meet- ings. — The first annual meeting of the society shall be held at Buffalo, N. Y., on the first Tuesday of August, 1901. Subsequent meetings shall be held annually at such time and place as may be fixed by ballot at the morn- ing session of the second day of each annual meeting and shall continue for at least three days. This provides for the selection, each year, of the time as well, as the place of meeting. Article IV, Section 2 to be amended by striking out the figures "25.00" and inserting in place thereof the fig- ures "50.00," meaning to increase the life membership from $25 to ifSO. Article II to be amended as follows : Section 2 (a). Strike out and sub- stitute the following: "The president, vice-president and two directors shall be elected by ballot at the annual meeting of the society and their term of office shall begin with the first day of January next succeeding the elec- tion; and the terms of the president and vice-president shall continue for one year or until their successors are duly elected and qualified; and the di- rectors shall serve for three years from the first day of January following the election. Section 2 (b). Strike out the words "two directors to serve for a term of three years. He shall also appoint at the same time." Section 2 (c). Insert the words "and directors" after the word "officers" and before the word "shall." Section 2 (d). Add the words "and directorships" after the word "offices" in the fourth line. Section 2 (g). Add the words "or directorships" after the word "offices" in the first line. Section 3 fa). Strike out the words "two directors to serve for a term of three years" after the word "appoint" and before the words "one botanist." Section 3 fe). Add the following: "and they shall also at their annual meeting in January appoint a secre- tary and treasurer of the society for the ensuing year, whose term of of- fice shall commence at such time as shall be then designated and continue until their successors are appointed." The above amendments to Article II were presented at the twenty-fifth an- nual meeting. In case these pass the following amendments will also be pre- sented : Article II, Section 3 (d). Add to the end of the same "He shall attend all meetings of the executive ■ board and shall be paid mileage as is allowed members of the board." Article III. Strike out the word "Secretary" (page 18, second line) and the word "Treasurer" (page 13, third line). Strike out the words "a, reg- ular" (page 13, fifth line) and insert in place thereof "an annual." Strike out the word "mid-Lent" (sixth and seventh lines) and insert in place thereof the words "January 15." In- sert after the word "audited" and be- fore the word "appropriations" the words "appointments of a secretary and treasurer shall be made." Strike out the word "seven" (page 14, ninth line) and insert in place thereof the word "six." These amendments to Article III are merely changes made necessary by the above amendments to Articles II and III. H. B. DORNER, Sec'y. Meetings Next Week. Albany, N. Y., August 4, 8 p. m. -Albany Florists' Club, N. C. King's, 24 and 26 Steu- ben street. Buffalo, N. Y., August 2, 8 p. m Buffalo Florists' Cluh. 3S5-S7 ElUcott street. Chicago, August 4, 8 p. m, — Chicago Florists' Clnh. Union Restaurant, 111 Randolph street. Dayton, 0., August 1, 8 p. m. — Dayton Flor- ists' Club. 37 E. Fifth street. Detroit, Mich., August 1, 8 p. m. — Detroit Florists' Club, Cowie building, 42-44 Gratiot avenue. Grand Rapids, Mich., August 1. — Grand Rap- ids Florists' and Gardeners' Club, office of mem- ber. Indianapolis, Ind., August 2, 3:30 p. m.— State Florists' Association of Indiana, State House. Lake Gonova, "Wis., August 8, 8 p. m, — Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Association, News building. Milwaukee, Wis,, August 4, 8 p. m — Mil- waukee Florists' Club, Quiet House, corner Broridway and Mason street. New Orleans, La., August 3, 8 p. m, — Ger- m.in Gardeners' Club. 624 Common street. Newport, R. I,, August 3. — Newport Horti- cn]tnr;il Society. Pasadena, Calif., August 6, 8 p. m, — Pasa- dena Gardeners' Association, Board of Trade rooms. West Colorado street. Philadelphia, Pa., August S, 8 p. m.— Flor- ists' Club of Philadelphia, Horticultural Hall. Broad street. Pittsburg, Pa., August 2. 8 p. m. — Florists' and Gardeners' Club of Pittsburg. Fort Pitt hotel. Tenth street and Pena avenne. Salt Lake City, Utah, August 2. — Salt Lake Florists' Club. Huddart Floral Co., 114 East Second South street. San Francisco. Calif,, August 8, — PacISc Coaat Horticultural Society. igto. The American Florist, 11 Seattle, Wash., Augrust 2. — Seattle Florists' Association. Chamber of Commerce, Second ave- nue and Columbia street. St. Paul, Minn., Augrust 2, 8 p. m, — Minne- sota State Florists' Association, 510 Snellintj avenue north. TTtica, N. Y., August 4, 8 p. m, — Utica Flor- ists' Club. Genesee hall. Oneida Square. Washingi;on, D. C, August 2, 8 p. m. — Flor- ists' Club of Washington. 1214 F street N. W. Wants, For Sale, Etc One Gent Per Word, Gash with Adv. ror Plant Advs.. See Ready Reference Section. Where aDsw^ri are to be mailed Irom thii office, eoclote 10 cents extra to cover postaee. etc Situation Wanted— B7 experienced seedsman: steady position.' Key 16*:'. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Position as foreman, all around tiorist and planttman. where American Beauties are a specialty preferred. Key 156. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As designer and decorator or manager of retail store; twelve years' experi- ence in all parts of the country; good references: a hustler and not afraid of night work at any time. Address Key 158, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— On private place near large town or small city by an experienced gardener, capable of laying out grounds and doing all work pertaining to planting growing and care of gar- dens; unexcelled references: parties looking for a reliable, steady man of good character and hab- its who knows his business, address Key 144. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By an all 'round gnenhouse man: 23 years' experience in growing cut llowers and bedding stock; thoroughly understand boiler and steam fitting, design and bunch work; have had foremanship for a numb'-r of yeais; am good on orders and packing: am43and married' I want a good paying position. J. G. Strong R. No. I. Box 41a. Lake Charles. La. Situation Wanted— On private estate, park or institution as head tioiist and garden<.o.'slf,e s. Boston, Mass, Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Extra large, heavy strings 50c each. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass; Rice Brothers Wholesale Florists and Supplies, 11 5 N. 6th St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Cut Flowers reciived twice daily. Can fill your orders to your satisfaction. Also headquarters for Wild Smilax, Boxwood, Galax Leaves, Hardy Fancy Ferns. Prices quoted on larcc quantities THE MUNK FLORAL CO. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS Columbus, Ohio William Murphy, Wholesale Conunission 11 Main Street, CINCINNATI, OHIO. St. Louis. DEMAND BETTER. The market, the past week, showed somewhat of an improvement. Stocks arrived in much smaller quantities and, there being- several prominent funerals, it was an easy matter to dispose of anything saleable. Gladi- oli sold well. Quite a few Harrisii lilies were In and sold well. A few Maman Cochet roses are seen but they are not of good quality. A few more asters are in but the majority are as yet single and showing yellow centers. Some good Shasta daisies are seen and selling well. American Beauty roses are cleaned up pretty well. NOTES. Round trip tickets to Buffalo and Niagara Falls, N. Y., and Toronto, Ont., limit 30 days with stopovers at Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Niagara Falls and Buffalo can be obtained over the Wabash for $20.40. To Detroit and return, either direct or via Chicago, with a 30-day limit, the fare is $16. Particulars can be obtained at the Wabash ticket office. Eighth and Olive streets, or from J. D. McNamara, Gen- eral Passenger association. Advices from Otto G. Koenig, state vice-president of the S. A. F., advise those who are going to attend the convention that the Big Four Knicker- bocker special will leave Union sta- tion, Monday. August 15, at 1 p. m. and reach Rochester 9.20 Tuesday. Sleepers, .$4 each way, 30-day stop- over fare, $23.1G. Those wishing to go will communicate with Otto G. Koenig. state vice-president. John Seketer, well known as a wire worker and brother of Jim Seketer, also a wire worker, committed suicide by taking carbolic acid. He was buried last Thursday. The W. C. Smith W^holesale Floral Co. and other florists sent flowers. This was a great surprise as John was always known as a jolly fellow. City Forester Andrew Meyer, Jr., has received numerous complaints from residents of Lindell boulevard of the invasion of bag worms devastating the trees to an alarming extent. A crew of men were at once sent out with spraying machines and they expect to kill off all the worms in a few days. HOLTON&HINKELCO. Wholesalers of Fresh flowers 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. VtoMe Hover M^Keto Boston, July 27. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, best 20 00@2S 00 medium 15 00i@20 00 culls S 00@10 00 " Bride. Bridesmaid 1 00@ 4 00 Extra... 5 00@ 8 00 ■■ Killarney and Richmond.. 1 00® 6 CO ■' My Maryland 1 00® 8 00 ■■ Carnct 2 00^12 00 Carnations, select..., 75® 1 00 fancy 1 00® 2 GO Callas 8 00@10 00 Cattleyas 35 00@50 00 Lilium Longiflorum 6 00@ 8 00 Lily of the Valley 2 OOlg 4 00 Smilax 12 00016 00 St. Louis. July 27. Roses,Beauty longstems 15 00@20 00 medium stems 8 00@10 00 short stems 2 00@ 4 00 Bride, Bridesmaid 2 OOig 5 00 Killarney 3 00@ 5 00 My Maryland 3 00@ 5 00 Richmond 3 00@ 6 00 Carnations 1 00@ 1 50 fancy 1 50 Callas 8 00@10 00 Easter Lilies 6 0(i@ 1 CO Sweet Peas 20@ 1 50 Adiantum 1 50 Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00® 3 00 Smilax 12 50@15 00 Cincinnati, July 27. Roses. Beauty 1 00® 3 00 Bride. Bridesmaid 2 00® 6 00 Golden Gate 2 00® 6 00 Killarney 2 00® 6 00 Richmond 2 00® 6 00 Carnations 1 00® 2 00 Callas 10 00 Daisies 50 Lilium Album and Rubrum. per doz. 50 Liiiuni Auratum per doz.. 1 50 Lilium Longiflorum 10 008112 50 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Adiantum 1 00® 1 50 Asparagus Sprengeri. per bch. 25 Smilax 12 50S15 00 Gladiola 3 00® 4 00 Milwaukee. IuIv 27. Roses. Beautv..per doz.. 50@3 00 Bride, Bridesmaid 3 00® 6 00 " Killarney 3 00® 8 00 Richmond 3 00® 6 00 Carnations 1 00® 3 00 Lilium Giganteum. .per doz., 1 50 8 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Magnolia 35 Snapdragon 2 OOSl 4 00 Sweet Peas 25® 50 Adiantum — 1 50 Asparagus per string. 50® 60 Plumosus. per bunch. 35® 50 Sprengeri, " " 35 Ferns. Fancy per 1000. 1 50 Galax per 1000. 150 20 Smilax.. perdoz.. 150 The North St. Louis industrial show opened its doors July 25 at the Coli- seum. The Bentzen Floral Co. has charge of the floral decorations and has been busy all week erecting booths. Grimm & Gorly have a small exhibit. The seventh annual meeting of the American Apple Growers' Association will be held at the Planters hotel, Aug- ust 10-11. As part of their entertain- ment the fruit growers will be invited to a banquest to be given by the Shaw estate. C. Young i& Sons Co. received a tel- egraph order from New York for a A..a..jl.,li.ik.,l.,l4.Tm'ir''irM'ii»"M'»i"iru''i"ip~«"i''W'*i"irir(i"|i-'ir»i'nnn Mention the American Florist when writing H. G.BERNING, Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St. ST, LOUIS. MO C. A. KUEHN Wholesale Florist 1 122 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. WlVfl. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESAI^B FLORISTS Both L. D. Phones. ST. LOUIS, MO. Supplies and Everything in Season always on hand very handsome corsage bouquet of lily of the valley and one rose for Miss Marguerite Clark, now at the Subur- ban Garden in "The Wishing Ring." Our old friend, John Burke, who has been out of the business for the past two years, expects to open up a store in the west end as soon as he finds a suitable location. John attended the picnic. The Riessen Floral Co. was very busy last Thursday with 28 special de- signs and several large bunches of American Beauty roses at a prominent funeral. Geo. Angermueller has gone on a vacation. Fred Alves and Al Gumz have charge during his absence. Mrs. F. C. Weber has just returned from Oakville, 111., where she has been taking the baths. Otto Bruenig, manager at H. G. Ber- nig's, has left for a two weeks' vaca- tion. H. G. Berning and wife have re- turned from their vacation. W. F. igio. The American Florist. 17 r BRONZE GALAX X^^;i'tZ An important item every retail florist uses. You will always find OUR GALAX the best in quality. Be convinced of the good value we can give you in GALAX by placing TOUR NEXT ORDER WITH US. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., who.f."r'.!'.J{.°^' V2Ss'°A?i.sir«.. Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. GOOD STOCK SCABCE. The business of the past week was dull but that is what is expected &t this season. Good stock, particularly roses and carnations, is scarce. In the case of carnations there is com- pensation in the fact that asters are now coming in to take their place. There are a few very good Killarney and My Maryland roses arriving but Kaiserin seems to be off crop. Gladi- oli in considerable quantities are ar- riving. There is a sprinkling of sweet peas but many of them are poor. There is a quantity of what may be called minor stocks about the stores but they do not form an important fac- tor. A number of the dealers and their employes are taking vacations and as the weather is hot this is a favorable time. NOTES. Kdward Reid, John Mclntyre, George Faulkner and Gilbert Baker went on a fishing excursion in Mr. Reid's au- tomobile to Lake Almonesson on July 24. In addition to catching a good bunch of fish they were instrumental in saving two lives. A party inex- perienced in boating was out on the lake and upset their boat Mr. Reid gallantly sprang out of his boat and rescued two who were in danger of drowning. On their return home they had another adventure. Another auto- mobile struck a light wagon the driver of which was considerably shaken up. The party hurried him to a hospital. Arrangements are completed for the opening of a store by the Pennock- Meehan Co., at 109 West Twenty- eighth street, New York, early in Sep- tember. P. B. Rigby will be in charge, assisted by W. H. Moore. Both men are old and capable employes of the company. The Pennock-Meehan Co. has established a national reputation in the trade, doing a large business in this city, with a branch store in Wash- ington, D. C. The New York venture is an interesting one as it is well known that competition in that great city is very close. Its progress will be watched with interest. The range of the Robt. Craig Co. shows an immense amount of fine plant stock growing on, all in splendid con- dition. It would be imposible to find anywhere a better stock of cyclamens and Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. Of the cyclamens there are about 1,000 in 8-inch pans and about 25,000 in smaller sizes. There are two houses filled with the begonia. Other fea- tures are fine crotons, ferns, palms and Ficus pandurata. John Mclntyre is handling asters of good quality. He has a line of im- proved Semples that are very fine with two to three foot stems. He is now receiving new crop sweet peas. In the meantime Mr. Mclntyre has been sum- moned to serve on the grand jury dur- ing August and is likely to have a strenuous summer. Eugene Bernheimer has removed with his family to north Wales, where he takes an active interest in the affairs of the Florex Gardens Co., of which he is treasurer and a director. His store in this city is being con- ducted by old and trusted employes. Leo. Niessen has taken a short vaca- tion during the lull in business. His brother Arthur is still busy on the job. The firm is handling very good My Maryland roses and the usual sum- mer run of stock. Berger Bros, are handling good roses, lilies and lily of the valley. Paul R. Kleingsparn, of their staff, is spending a vacation of two weeks at various summer resorts in New York state. J. Max Nitzschke, manager of Ha- bermehl's Bellevue-Stratford store, will spend a vacation of two weeks in Maine and New Hampshire. John Westcott comes up occasionally to bowl with the boys, but hurries back to his cottage by the sea. Speak- ing of bowlers this city will send some good ones to Rochester. The following are the scores rolled, Julv 21: BOWLINO JULY 21. Robinson 211 172 188 158 Adelburger 160 188 133 156 Westcott 157 168 153 ... DoddB 125 146 158 177 Connor 151 189 124 ... Irwin 155 140 201 188 Batchelor 159 187 141 160 Graham 157 217 164 177 Faolkner 134 119 146 ... July 25. Robinson 175 171 197 140 Irwin 187 127 159 199 «ialiani 140 180 131 125 Dndds 153 146 147 188 Connor 134 195 133 Adelburger 176 189 115 155 Pawtucket, k. i. The business here is quiet, although there is always good funeral business here as the florists of this city cover a very large territory. M. J. Leach & Sons' and William Hoffman's are the only stores here, consequently there is something doing at their stores most of the time. M. J. Leach & Sons have an up-to-date greenhouse concern of a dozen houses, 75,000 square feet in all, and grow about all kinds of flow- ers such as a retailer would need ex- cept roses. They also grow a large collection of bedding plants. This place is located in the town of Seekonk, Mass., three miles from this city, where their store is at 20 Broad street, conducted under the management of Mr. Leach's son Herbert. Thirty years ago Mr. Leach, Sr., built a small greenhouse 15x20 feet as an experi- ment in connection with his farming business. William Hoffman's place is con- ducted under the management of the late Mr. Hoffman's son Fred, and is in one of the best residential sections on the principal street to Providence and Swan Point cemetery. This place at the present time is being rebuilt and at this writing nothing remains standing except the office. Mr. Hoff- man is adding two new houses 28x125 feet by Lord & Burnham to the origi- nal size of the plant which, when com- pleted, will consist of 35,000 square feet of glass. Mr. Hoffman grows a general line except roses and special- izes in bulbous stock such as valley, lilies, tulips, narcissi, begonias and gloxinias. Mr. Hoffman has a modern store at 215 Main street, where they do an excellent business. Barnard Conroy is foreman at the store. J. Brinton. FINE New Castle, Ind.— The Nip and Tuck club will have fried chicken for every- body August 2, when the past, present and future of the industrial growth of this city will be celebrated. Asters and Oladioli THE McCALLUM CO., Inc., 937 Uberty Ave., FITTSBDRG, PA. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Company £~i WHOLESALE GROWERS 222 Oliver Ave., I PITTSBURGH, PA. Asters, Gladioli, Beauties >i Roses, Sweet Peas. All seasonable flowers. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 15 DiamondLSaaare, PITTSBURG, PA. Baltimore. We have had no more rain and the effects of the showers of a week or more ago are exhausted, the ground being thoroughly parched, on top at least, and almost all crops suffering. The truckers are being struck very hard, and outside things like asters threaten to be very much shortened. Added to the high temperature there have been strong winds which, while alleviating the effect of the extreme heat on humans, is making the drought more oppressive. Business continues very quiet, but there is, in truth, very little material with which to do busi- ness and the last days of the week but for gladioli and hardy stock there would not have been enough mate- rial to supply orders. Almost no as- ters are coming in, and the indications are that the supplies will be unusu- ally short in quantity and poor in quality. James Hamilton, of Mt. Washington, who already has one of the largest commercial places in the suburbs of this city, is adding two new houses this summer, designed for roses and greens. He reports a very large busi- ness this season in chrysanthemum and rose plants, his shipments ex- tending from points as remote from each other as Canada and the extreme south. Chas. M. Wagner is his fore- man and he has had his hands full of constructing and fitting the beds of the new places in the various settle- ments which surround the Hamilton place. He has a reputation for skill and taste in this work. The giving of prizes for window boxes which was undertaken by the Municipal Art Society resulted in a great deal of interest. The city was divided into sections and series of prizes were distributed Saturday, the names of the winners being only of lo- cal interest. S. B. 18 The American Florist. July 30, New York. CONDITIOiNS BEl'TEK. Market conditions have shown a con- siderable improvement over tliose of last week and most stocks are coming in much lighter. Although the demand Is not much greater there is an in- crease in price owing to scarcity. There is an abundance of asters and gladioli: the former, however, are arriving in poor condition owing to weather con- ditions and are not bringing any price. Not a drop of rain has fallen since June 21 in this section. American Beauties are .«till arriving in quantities and are about the only roses that are not holding their own in price, the very best specials bringing not more than 20 cents; quite a number are selling for a good deal less. Sweet peas can- not be quoted with any degree of ac- curacy; orchids are getting scarcer, and it is only the lack of demand that keeps the price down. Lilies are still arriving in quantities but are bringing a much better price than last week. Green goods are here in great quan- tities and are hard to dispose of at any figure. NOTES. Determined that he should not get awa>- without interviewing the police Miss Mary Free, although injured hei'- self, pluckily held a motorist until a policeman arrived. He had Just wreck- ed her carriage, injured herself and sister and ruined the floral pieces she was delivering. While the Misses Mary and Georgiana Free, daiighters of the late Mrs. Free, the well known Stam- for. Conn., florist, were delivering some funeral pieces they were run into from behind by an auto which was appar- ently out for speed records. One of the ladies was thrown fully 25 feet, while the other was caught in the hood of the auto and both were badly bruised. As soon as Miss Free could extract herself from the wreck she jumped on the front of the auto and held the chauffeur until the arrival of the police. After returning to the store both young ladies were, of course, greatly excited and a lady friend vol- unteered to help them. Leaving her pocket book on the desk she turned away for a minute, and was very much put out on turning round to see two men walking off with it. both getting away in the excitement. A delightful outing was enjoyed, July 22. by A. Funke and Theo. Hen- genstenberg. growers of Hempstead, L. I.; J. R. and F. Kervan, west Twentv- eighth court; A. L. Young, twenty- eighth street and W. Killian, retailer of West One Hundred and Forty-fifth street. The party boarded a motor- boat at Canarsie, L. I., which had pre- viously been well stocked with the things that make an afternoon on the ocean wave most enjoyable, spending a fine afternoon on Jamacia Bay, re- turning in the evening with the boat loaded not with refreshments, but a splendid catch of weak fish, estimated at about 400. As to refreshments they were not in the boat coming back. Young & Nugent had quite a large funeral order last week; among the pieces was a large standing wreath, six feet high, made of lily of the val- ley, purple asters and lilies, designed by Wm. Hanft, the popular Twenty- eighth street artist. Fred K>rvan of Alabama, eldest son of the founder of the firm of Ker- van & Co., dealers in palmetto leaves, southern smilax, etc.. is spending a few weeks in this city with a view to lo- cating permanently here. F. D. Outerbridge of Sunny Lands, Bermuda, is spending a few days in this city investigating alleged customs over-charges. Mr. Outerbridge is a large shipper of cycas leaves. A. J. Guttman reports his oil business Is progressing nicely and expects to have a demonstration of paints mixed with this oil at the Rochester con- vention. The Growers' Cut Flower Co. is still receiving large shipments of sweet peas which, considering the dry spell, are arriving in fairly good condition. Joe Levy, the well known wholesaler of West Twenty-sixth street, is spend- ing two weeks at Pine Hill, Catskill mountain*. Athur T. Boddington is now receiv- ing large shipments of Lilium Harri- sii and freesia bulbs. BOWLING SCORES. Manda 217 I6T 196 Shaw 98 121 113 Faulkner 100 84 104 Penrich 223 171 202 Berry 170 150 New York to Rochester. TWENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL CONVENTION OF THE SOCIETY OP AMERICAN FLORISTS .\T ROCHESTER, N. Y., AUG- UST lG-19, 1910. After due deliberation on the vari- ous routes to the convention city, your committee on transportation has se- lected the Lehigh Valley railroad as the official route of the New York Florists' Club, and heartily invite all members of the S. A. F. and their friends to travel as guests of the club and the transportation committee, on this important occasion. Your committee has engaged the sixth floor of the Seneca hotel. Roches- ter, N. Y., for the accommodation of the members of the club and their friends. This hotel, the most modern and up-to-date hotel in the flower city, will be headquarters, and is within easy walking distance (about four blocks) of the convention hall and ex- hibition. The transportation committee will have a diagram of the floor and rooms on the train, so that assignments can be made and reservations allotted, sav- ing much time and worry on arrival at Rochester. Rates are from $1.50 per day up, (European plan) accord- ing to location. All the members of the New York Florists' Club and S. A. F. and their friends who travel on this train are cordially invited to be the guests of the transportation com- mittee for dinner at the Glen Summit Springs hotel. Glen Summit, Pa., where the train will stop for one hour at about 1.45 p. m. It is advisable, and particularly re- quested that members, their friends and delegates, notify the committee as early as possible as to their in- tention and number of the party who will travel with us on this special train de luxe. Entertainment and re- freshment will be a special feature on this train as usual. ITINERAKT. Monday, August 15: — Leave New York. Penn. ferries. West Twenty-third street, 9.40 a. m.; Cortlandt and Des- brosses streets, and the Hudson ter- minal, 9.50 a. m. 1.45 dinner at Glen Summit Springs hotel, Glen Summit, Pa., as guests of the New York Flo- rists' Club transportation committee. Arrive Rochester 7.45 p. m. The regular authorized rate for this occasion is one and three-fifths fare on the certificate plan. The going fare. New York to Rochester via Le- high Valley railroad, is .$7, obtaining certificate from ticket agent entitling holder to return at the rate of $4.20, with payment of fee of 25 cents for vise of certificate. For tickets apply to ticket offices of the Lehigh Valley railroad, at 30 Platbush avenue, Brook- lyn, 140, 355 or 1460 Broadway, New York. Tickets on certificate plan will be sold August 12-17, inclusive, returning, good until August 23. Representatives of the Lehigh Valley railroad will ac- company the special train, and will as- sist in every way possible, in caring for the party. Please advise Frank H. Traendly, 131 West Twenty-eighth street. New York, at the earliest mo- ment, of your intention to take spe- cial train so that proper arrangements may be made for your comfort. Frank H. Traendly, (Chairman), John Young, Harry a. Bunyard, Committee on Transportation. Buffalo. TRADE QUIET. The weather is very warm and trade quiet. Very few weddings are on the calendar but many are away on their vacations. Gladioli, Roseum lilies and asters are welcome additions to our somewhat depleted stocli. A large wed- ding in Tonawanda gave retailers a busy day on Tuesday. NOTES. When the addition to the park green- houses is completed the city will be able to grow almost all plants wanted for park purposes. Supt. Seymour is a great lover of flowers and wants as many small parks and triangles with flower beds as he can get. His predecessors had more thoughts for a smooth lawn, a roadway, but nothing to break the monotony. The florists' picnic is uppermost in the minds of a great many now and from the programme issued a good time is promised. Mrs. Jos. Sangster of Jefferson street is at Atlantic City. Joe is at the store. Bison. Atlanta. Ga. The weather the past week has been unsettled. Outside flowers, asters, glad- ioli and dahlias are coming in fine. Sweet peas are a thing of the past. Business reports from all stores are very good, everyone is being kept on the jump night and day, nobody gets a vacation yet. West View Floral Co. is remodeling its store, also putting in a new marble ice box. Geo. F. Lampert, formerly with George & Allan of Cincinnati, C. has taken charge of R. F. Maddox's beau- tiful country place (Woodhaven), At- lanta Heights. Any visitors in the trade will find a welcome at this place; ask W. C. Lawrence. Grant park is a place of beauty Just at present after being regraded. The city has just opened the new Pied- mont park playgrounds, the lake in which is a beauty and has the lion's share of attention. Wachendorff Bros, are commencing to build two new houses. 1.35 feet long. These two brothers certainly deserve a lot of credit for the way they have built up their business. G. L. The Seventeen-Year Locust Incubating:. A great 17-year locust plague in New Jersey is predicted for next year by the assistant curator at the Bronx Park Botanical Gardens, who says the soil of the state contains grubs that will be hatched next summer. The lo- cust is a devouring insect that has wrought great destruction in the world and caused famines that swept away multitudes of humanity. Modern con- ditions are not such as to encourage locust life, and consequently the plagues are not so severe, but modern science has accomplished little in the way of prevention. There is no doubt that the Bronx Park scientist is cor- rect in saying that the New Jersey soil is now a vast nursery of locust cones .and that the grubs will attain their full growth next summer, which means that the state has a fight ahead to save its green things growing, its crops and forest foliage from being consumed. Perhaps the state ento- mologist will have plans prepared for the legslature to provide for.— Newark, N. J.. Star. rgro. The American J^lorist. 19 Young & Nugent, Telepbone 2065-2066 Madison Sonare. «2 West 28th Street, IWI^wm, ^^^.L- To out-of-town florists I^AwV U f\rWk. We are In the Heart oJ*^^-*" B^FMM^ And fflve special attentioD to steamer aod Theater orders. Prompt daliverles and best stock in the market. Trade Directory OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. PRICE S3. 00, POSTPAID. American Florist Co.. 324 Dearborn sv, Chicago Traendly & Schenck, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, NEW YORK 31 a 133 WEST 28tll ST Pbones: 798 and 799. Alexander J. Guttman, TBE WHOLESALE FLORIST OF NEW YORK 34 WEST 28th STREET, PHONES, 1664-1665 MADISON SQUARE ENOUGH SAID, HEADQUARTER- .;:^C>N YORK Give n< a Trial We can Please yon. ii ■oaes. Carnations and all kinds o. Seasonable Flowers in Stock. WM. F. KASTIN6 CO.c Wholesale ,CommisslsD Florists. Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. August Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST i\ W. 28th St, NEW YORK N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg, 6tb Ave. &W. 26th St.. New York, Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Morning. Desirable Wall Space to Rent for Advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Pittsburg. The mai-ket is just about the same as reported last week. Carnations are getting fewer, valley is selling up very clean and sweet peas seem to be a thing of the past, those coming in be- ing very poor. Greens of all kinds are very plentiful. NOTES. Burglars entered the ofHce of the Elliott Nursery Co. at Springdale on Friday night, blew the safe door with nitroglycerine and made their escape with $200 in cash, two valuable watches and $S in stamps. The theft was discovered Saturday morning by J. W. Elliott. The work appeared to be that of experts. A very bad fire visited Oliver ave- nue, Sunday evening, in which the Pittsburg Cut Flower Co. was damag- ed to some extent. Frank Faulk has purchased a new touring car and is planning a trip to the lakes in it. Frank Johnson of the A. L. Randall Co., Chicago, is a visitor in town on his way east. Miss Tillie Kyle of the McCallum Co. is spending a few weeks at Ligo- nier Springs. VtoMe JIowMMft^te New York. July 27. Roses. Beauty, special 8 00ffi20 00 extra and fancy. . . 3 00® 8 00 No.landNo. 2.... 50@ 2 00 Bride, Bridesmaid, special. 4 OOw 6 00 extra and fancy 2 009 3 00 Killarney. special 4 00® 6 00 extra and fancy. 2 00® 3 00 No.l and No. 2. 500 1 00 Kaiserin. special 5 O'o 8 00 extra and fancy. 2 nf® 4 OD No. land No. 2. 75® 1 50 Carnations 2 CO® 3 00 Cattleyas 40 00®60 00 Gladiolus 500 4 00 Lilium Longiflorum 4 00® 6 00 Lily of the Valley 1 00® 2 50 Asters and Sweet Peas vary so much that they cannot be Quoted. Buffalo. July 27. Roses. Beauty, special 20 00@2S 00 fancj 15 00020 00 extra 10 00®1S 00 No.l 7 00010 00 No. 2 200© 400 Bride. Maid. Killarney 2 00© 6 00 Kaiserin 4 000 7 00 Pres. Carnot 4 00® 7 00 Carnations 750 2 00 Daisies 50® 1 00 Gladioli 3 00© 4 00 Lilium Longifiorum 8 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley 3 000 4 00 Sweet Peas per bunch. 3c©5c Adiantum Croweanum 1 25© 1 50 Asparagus Str 50© 60 Ferns per tOOO, $1 50 Galax, green and bronze 150 Smilax 1500 ALFRED H. L4NGJAHR WHOLESALE FLORIST, 55 W. 28tli Street, NEW YORK. Ail flowers in season. Consignments of first- class stock solicited. Phones 4626 and 4627 Madison Sonare. Gretsch & Ordonez Bros, WHOLESALE FLORISTS Telephone 3357 Mad. Sq, NSW YOFk City Hl^ Grade Orcblds always on hand. We have room for good growers. Prompt and full returns R. Seedier Braddick reports that he is getting along nicely with his new store. Harry Graves and A. E. Gibson of the Zeigler Co. are going east this week. Sam Cape, Butler street, is spend- ing his vacation at Atlantic City, N. J. Ernest Zeiger is back from his Eu- ropean trip and is looking fine. Julius Ludwig, north side, is carry- ing a very sore arm. Mrs. J. Elicker, Homestead, has had her son in hospital. Some very fine gladioli are seen at the McCallum Co. J. Moore, Hentz & Nash, WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 55 and 57 West Seth SB BltOS.CA. ^j^ % Gude's Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Miail ind Gratiot Aveniii. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover aU Michigan points and gooc sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L ROCK, Flower Co., will carefully execute orderi for Kansas City and any town in Missouri, Kansas or Oklahoma. St. Louis, Mo. Write, Wire or Phone Your Orders to 1406 Olive Street, Resrular discount allowed on alt orders, either Plants or Cut Flowers. Phones BeU, Main 2306; Kinloch Central 4981 New York. EstabUshed 1849 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-Z141 Broadway i652?it5'3''°c°o?un.bus. CliOJce Cut Fiowefs New York. MYPR PI flRI^T 609-611 Madison Ave. Ill I LII) rLUniO 1 1 Phone 5297Pl8za. Elmlra, N. Y. The past year in tlie business of the United States Cut Flower Co. has been very prosperous and many new orders have been declined because of the com- pany's inability to grow enough flow- ers to fill its regular orders. Not- withstanding the addition of 59,000 square feet of glass since the original plant of the company was built, the demand for the output has been con- stantly growing. The company is now considering plans for a further en- largement of the growing department with from 25,000 to 50,000 square feet of glass, in time for its completion and planting so that the benefit of its operation may be derived during the fiscal year of 1912 and 1913. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1&1S Pnmum St txlkphonis i»i3 1 arnvm oi. 1501 and l lasa Kention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhc Park ....Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE. PresidCuC Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. Geo. e. Shaffer, s a FLORIST s s Phone 2416 Main 14th & Eye Sts., N. W Write. Telegraph or Telephone. Mention the American Florist when writing Montreal. All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties, Orchids and Valley always on hand. Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. E> 1^ I^ B> ®, Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and Vicinity os Telegraphic Order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery In Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124 TREMONT ST. Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. 6ASSER COtlPANY, 9> We Coyv All Points in Ohio. tgio. The American Florist. 23 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be dellyered for the trade in other cities by tke firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicited, on wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Kansas City, Mo. 6eo. M. Kellogg Flower and Plant Co. 906 GRAND AVE. KANSAS CITY and PLEASANT HILL, MO Will fill all orders for Cut Flowers, Funer* Oesl^s, Wedding and Birtbday Gifts that ma; be entrusted to them. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Hcinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247. W* are in position to fill promptlr all mail, telephone, telegraph and cable orders with best quality stock in season. Pittsburg, Pa. A. W. SMITH CO. KEENANBLDG. Largeat Fleral EitaklishmeDt In America Eitabllshad lg74. Iicervorated 1909. Rochester, N: T. J.B. KELLER SONS, [ FLORISTS. 1 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Kocbester Pbone SOS, Long Die. Bell Phone tlM St. Paul, Minn. L L MAY & CO. Order your flowers for delivery in this section from the LEAIIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice DANIELS S^ FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telesrraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels. Denver" Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street. Anderson, S. C. THE ANDERSON FLORAL CO. ma MARIBALL AVX. MICHIGAN, ""'^"l^^'^l ^o'r'b"''""" HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist ot GRAND RAPIDS New York. Established 1874. Alexander McConnell, 571 fifth Ave., Windsor Arcade, NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded to anj part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. relephone Calls: 487 and 488 38«li St. Cable address: Alexconneu. Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. Y. ~ DARDS N. E. Comer 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DAftDSFLOR. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" 3 ands Greene Ave. and 339 to 347 Greene Avr. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N. J, Deliveries in NEW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray 913 Grand Av*. All Orders Blven Prompt and Careful Attintion Mention the American Florist when writ ing j Mention the American'Fl'orist'when'writing LouisviUe, Ky, Flowers °' Quality W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main St. Mention the American Florist when writma Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fin your orders for designs and cut floivers la NORTHERN OHIO. JACOB SCHULZ, 550 So. Fonrtta Avenue. Mention the American Florist when writing Colorado Springs, Colo. FRANK F. CRUMP, Wholesale and Retail Florist Mention the American Florist when writing San Diego, Calif. The San Diego club house always looks its best when the Floral Asso- ciation meets there, and the occasion of its third annual gathering was no exception. Being Flag day, the dec- orative scheme was carried out in red, white and blue, with the stars and stripes draped on the platform, re- flecting great credit on the committee in charge. Members and friends turn- ed out in good numbers. The elec- tion of a board of directors resulted in the choice of the following : L. A. Blochman, Hon. Lyman J. Gage, Mrs. T. Kneale, Alfred D. Robinson, Mrs. F. T. Seripps, Rodney Stokes and W. F. Vogt. A subsequent session of the board made Alfred D. RobinsOn, presi- dent, Hon. Lyman J. Gage, vice-presi- dent, L. A. Blochman, treasurer, the secretaryship being left open for the present, Rodney Stokes consenting to serve till the appointnient of his suc- cessor. The musical programme alone was a full evening's entertainment, and the willingness of the artists to display their talents for the benefit of the association speaks much for the goodwill they hold towards their floral brethren. Dayton, O. Matthews. FLORIST 16 W. 3rd Strccet. Flowers in any arrangement for all occasions, for Dayton and vicinity. Long dis. Phone* Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. HOLM & OLSON, ST. PAUL The Leadins Florists of the North^vest Orders will be well cared for anywhere ia MINNESOTA AND THE DAKOTAS. Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. J. W. FLORIST, ^''X^i^^'ciXr 218 W..4th St. Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Can'ada's best koowD and most reliable florist Dunlop's 96 Yonse Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and enarante. safe arrival. Only the Best The American Florist. July 30, Amerlcaa aieed Trade AaaoclatloD. E. L. Fane Greinc, N.V.. Prtsiaunt; L.H. Vauifhan. ChicaKO. First Vice-President; M. H. Duryca, New York. Second Vice- President: C.E. Kendel. Clcvelahd. O.. Sec- retiuy and Treasurer. Choice alfalfa seed is scarct-. The potato crop is expected to In- very short. The death of Wm. Rennie, Toronto. Ont., is recorded in our obituary col- umn this week. Al.\sk.v Pe.\s are reported to have been sold at over $5 per bushel for this season's crop. Vaugh.\n's Seed Store at Chicago ex- pects to begin shipments of winter onion sets early in August. Chicago. — Prices on the board of trade July 27 for grass seed were noted as follows: Timothy. .•p5.50-$6.50 per 100 pounds. Pe.\ canners who took contracts are reported advising customers of 75 per cent shortage in their pack of Alaskas and Extra Earlies. Saginaw, Mich.— W. H. Grenell has acquired the seed stocks and good will of Bromfield & Colvin, of Bay City, together with any surpluses they may have. Onion Sets at Chicago are generally looking fair, the showers of the past 10 days, though uneven, have helped many fields; present hot weather should cause them to bottom fast. Ail seedsmen should secure a copy of Bulletin 260, on "Seeds of Michi- gan Weeds," by W. J. Beal of the Michigan Experiment Station at East Lansing. The bulletin is profusely il- lustrated, with an extensive index. A Re-oeganization of The Mangels- dorf Bros. Co., of Atchison, Kans., has just been completed, whereby Wm. Mangelsdorf and Henry D. BacTc as- sume the business at Ellinwood, Kans., and all real estate interests in Barton county, Kans. Aug. Mangelsdorf and his sons take over the entire Atchison business and the charter of the com- pany. The officers of the re-organized company are : Aug. Mangelsdorf, pres- ident; Aug. F. Mangelsdorf, vice-pres- ident; Fred W. Mangelsdorf, secretary; Frank H. Mangelsdorf, treasurer. The capital stock of the company remains as before, $100,000, fully paid, with a surplus of $26,000. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Grower* for the Wheleiale Trade Oaly. Kkptoi' grass seed is firm in price and demanii good. A. T. Feuuf.i.i.. wife and daughter, liavf returned from Europe and are at Atlantic City, N. J. Sweet Corn seed is likely to be a short item, several growing sections having been hurt by the drought. Visited Chicago : Burnet Landreth, Jr., of the David Landreth Seed Co., Bristol, Pa., and Kirby B. White,- of D. M. Ferry & Co., Detroit, Mich. Rocky Ford Colo. — Growing condi- tions here continue very favorable and, with a few exceptions, crops promise full delivery on contracts. Seed grow- ing in this valley has extended very rapidly and the acreage this year is much larger than heretofore. D. V. B. SAN JOSE. CALIF. Onion Sets at Louisville. Louisville, July 22. — Onion sets are a very good crop here with the excep- tion that there are a great many pick- lers among them. This we suppose is due to the very favorable weather at the time the bulbs were forming, but the crop will be larger than last year as a whole. The incessant rain in the last two weeks has greatly augmented the grass in the different fields, whicii will make harvesting very slow. California Conditions. Hollister, July 19, 1910.— The ex- treme heat has injured onion to quite an extent with some growers during the last few days. We are not hurt ' seriously as yet. We are harvesting lettuce which promises a good crop. Radish is fair. Sweet peas, now all cut, will not average a full crop. Bloomsdale spinach will afford a good crop and the seed is very good. Sal- sify may be a little short of nor- mal. W. Wisconsin Seed Crops. Sheboygan. July 20, 1910.— The ex- treme hot and dry weather still con- tinues with us and has remained un- broken for two months and more, with the exception of a very light shower and the pea crop has been greatly damaged. From an anticipation of six weeks ago as having the best crop conditions that we had known since being in business we now have to re- port probably the greatest disaster to crops and the lightest possible deliv- eries that we have ever experienced and from all of the sources from which we are able to glean information we think that the general delivery in our Pieters-Wtieeler Seed Company Grawers of High Grade ffi{ SEED Hollister, California Onion, lettuce. Radish, Sweet Peas, Itc. Correspondence Solicited. lines from growers throughout the country will be the lightest that has been made in this country to the seed trade and canners in many years, it not during the entire experience in seed growing. Earlies and Alasnas have done bet- ter than other varieties and will prob- ably give a much better delivery than almost any other variety this season, but the medium late peas used by can- ners have suffered more than any other varieties and the delivery of these varieties will be extremely light. As to beans, we get better reports from Michigan than from Wisconsin and with good weather from now on It would make reasonable deliveries, but all depends upon what the weather shall be hereafter. Pods on both peas and beans are very short with few peas to the pod and of an unusually small size, thus reducing the quantity in every pos- sible way. John H. Allen Seed Co. Farm Weeds of Canada. SECOND EDITION. The first edition of "Farm Weeds of Canada" was distributed free to pub- lic libraries, .schools and other insti- tutions, being designed to stimulate interest in the subject of farm weeds and their destruction. The second edi- tion is larger and illustrated with 76 splendid color plates, the great expense of preparing which has necessitated a charge of .$1. or at least this nominal charge has been fixed to prevent the book getting into the hands of those who make no use of it or would ap- preciate its value. It is not a botan- ical list of wild plants nor Is it a highly scientific publication. It is sim- ply a list of pernicious weeds that grow on Canadian farms most of the better known or commoner varieties being so plainly illustrated that no one could fail to recognize the plants. But not only this— the book describes, in simple, easily understood language, how to exterminate them on lands that are infested, how to prevent their spreading— describes how they spread and the losses caused by allowing them to. The chapter on "Weed Seeds In the Soil" is well worth reading as it describes tests made by various au- thorities as to the vitality of weed seeds buried for different periods of time and gives inferences drawn from these tests. Rotation of crops, sum- mer fallows and other methods of keep- ing weeds in check are fully described in the introductory chapters, after which the weeds are described and il- lustrated in separate families. Under each variety is given first the common name, then the botanical, followed by other English names and other Latin names. Its introduction (if not a na- tive) is then given, its seed described (and illustrated), its time of flowering, propagation occurrence and the injury it does to crops by its persistence. Remedies follow and a list of allied species is given. We can hardly imag- ine a better arrangement and the book should be in the hands of every farmer, seed grower and horticulturist in the country for the nominal price charged has no relation to its intrinsic value. There is an excellent Index. The book is published by the Canadian Depart- ment of Agriculture and can be ob- tained (single copies only) from the office of the Superintendent of Sta- tionery, Government Printing Bureau, Ottawa. igio. The American Florist. 25 Hl^-dass Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, Shrabs and NoTsery Stock. )> Carl R. Gloeckner. President, 76 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY COLD STORAGE LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS $12.50 per 1000 in cases of 200O only. Pineet German, not Dutch grown. Ready now. For Fall Delivery 1910 Our own imports from Japan. Per 1000 UUnm LOngUlorum Multiflorum. 7-9 $50 CO Giganteum. 7-9 65 00 Formosum,79 65 00 F. O. B. New York. RELIABLE SEEDS. ^, Oz. pkt! BelUs, double Daisies. Longfellow. pick $3 00 3l^c Snowball, white . 3.C0 30c Carnations, hardy garden, finest double mixed . 2.00 25c MyOSOtis, alpestris. Victoria compact blue 2.50 35c Pansies. Special florists' mixture 4.00 50c Pinks, double dwarf hardy garden mxd.. 4.00 50c Wallflower, extra dbl. dwf. . Bush mxd.. 4.0O 50c For other varieties ask for my catalogue. O. V. ZANGEN, Seedsman. Hoboken, N. J. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co. CAMBRIDGE. N. Y. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. Greenfield, Mass. — The gardens of the Specialty Floral Co. at 12 Power court I esent a fine showing of sweet peas just now. Pittsburg, Pa.— The business hereto- fore conducted under the name of E. C. Ludwig is now known as the E. C. Ludwlg Floral Co. West Chester, Pa,— Joseph Kift, flo- rist and landscape gardener, has ac- cepted the appointment as one of the tree commissioners In the city. Milwaukee, Wis. — The Flora-Bon, corner of Third street and Grand ave- nue, will open up about August 1 with a good showing of cut flowers and will be out for design and funeral work. The location of the store is good, in the center of the business dis- trict, and D. van Engel, the manager, will put plenty of spirit into the un- dertaking and will doubtless make it a success. ■XO TMI HENRY METTE, Qnedlinbnrg, fiennany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) SnPPWIIir^' Beans, Beets. Cabbages, Carrots, Kohl Rabi. Leek, Lettuces, Onions, •J|JCS.IU1UW.3. peas_ Radishes, Spinach, Turnips. Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums. Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application, HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES, (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world. $5,00 per oz,, $1,50 per Vi-oz, ,75c per 1-16 oz, postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast founds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality, I ALSO GROW LARGELY SEEDS ON CONTRACT. PANSY SEED K Perfection Mixture, Pkt. Oz, made up from the finest strains grown % ,50 $8.00 Elite Mixture 50 5.00 Cassler's Giant 60 4.00 Bugnot's Tlvc Spotted 60 6 . 00 Masterpiece 60 5.00 Pitt. Oz- Madame Perret $ .40 $2.60 Giant Parisian Mixture 25 1.50 Giant Pansies, in separate colors, white, black, yel- low, sky blue, dark blue, red, brown, striped 26 1.50 SCRSNTON FLORIST > SUPPLY CO., Scranton. Pa. New York Market. Mignonette New Seed Now Ready. This is an extra choice strain of Mig^nonette for (rreeDhouse culture Our seed is g eenhouse grown, raised by a most careful grower. Toe plants erow from two to three feet high and pro- duce flower spikes up trt 2u inches long accordiDK to the quality of the soil weattier and treatment. The seed is all saved from selected plants, grown from three to five shoots to a plant, and was all saved from the spikes measuring from ten to eighteen incbes long Trade pkt. (about 1000 seeds). 50c; per oz . $7.00; U-oz., $1.00. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 84-86 Randolph St , CHICAGO. 25 Barclay St,, NEW YORK. Seasonable Seeds For Slimmer Sowing All the Leading Kindt James VicK's Sons SEEOSMEN Rochester, New York N E C WR O P SIV1ILAX SEED Ounce, 25c; Vi lb.. 75c. Vaughan's Seed Store CHICAGO. NEW YORK. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. Gfo^yera for the Trade Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Etc. ^^^J^^ MILFORD, CONN. GIANT PANSY PLANTS The KENILWORTH Strain .Must not bo compared with Ihe flimsy Trimar deau it is much larger and of rood iubsiance. the immense flowers of 3H to 4 inches are of perfect form every tint and shade is produced in itriking combinations and endless variations of beautiful colors and markinit; it is the result of years of selection. The stock plants ir* selected from many thousand of p'ants Krown for market. It is rich with shades of browB. broize, md mahoraoy and numerous other light, medium or dark mixtures, 1910 Seed Now Ready. 2000 seeds 50c; 5000, 11,00; li-oz. $1.25; 1-oz. $5 00: 1 lb. $50.f0. Also the foUowine colors of the Kenilworth strain: yellow, yellowdarkeye. Lord Beaconsfield Mm«. Perrst. white darkeye, purple, black, masterpiecs. red, brown bronze, dsrk-blue and lightblue shades. Trade pac- kets 25c. any 6ve for $1,00, 12nacket6one ofeach vatifty $2,25 Rainbow is a blend ofov«r50o the latsst intrsductions of giant pansies of the most beautiful gorgsous col- ors; blotchtd, striped veined margined, etc. With every .SI ,00 worth of Ken ilworlh strain 1 will send ICOO of Rainbow free, and with other amounts in like pro- » or- tion. Seed PANSY Seed Brown's Improved Prize Pansy Seed. Finest strain in the market. In color and size they are incom- parable. Price of mixed leed. 3000 seeds, $1.00; >4-oz., $1.50; Vi-OT.., $3.50; 1-oz.. $5.00; i^-ib.. $14.00; Vj-lb., $26.00; 1-lb., $60.00; in separate colors. Yellow with dark eye, same price. Cash with order. PETER BROWN, ^6?owe?.*^ LANCASTER. PA. Tilltrh RlllhS We forward free to dsstina- J/UICII DUlua ^3,ij,^ colUctions of Bulbs for from $5.00 to $25.00, Terms, cash with ordsr. Please send for particulars. Apply to The Dutch Bnib & Seed Growers Co., Maarlem. MoUand. mention The American Floflal when you order atoch. til-- Always 26 The American Florist. July jO, i Market Gardeners j > ==i Oreeohooae Veietable Growers and Harkel Oardaoera' AaaociatloD. C W. Waid. NewCarlislc.Pa.. President; Franklin DeKleine, Grand Kapids. Mich.. Vice President: S. W. Severance. 508 Illi- nois Life Building. Louisville. Ky., Secre- tary: M. L. Ruetenik. Cleveland, O.. Treas. .Annual mectinit at Grand Rapids, Mich. Sept, 27-2y. It is reported that the early potato crop in Michigan will only be about 50 per cent of the normal, o-sving to drought, STERLING. Iix.-The R. R. Davis Greenhouse and Davis & Steiner have consolidated under the name of the R R. Davis Co. The new company, in addition to its vegetable growing business, will deal in live stock, gravel and cement. In an editorial in a recent issue the Produce News says that there was never a time when a standard pack- age law was so badly needed as now and it urges all in the business, no matter whether shipper or receiver, to use their energies in securing such, legislation. Daniel W. Hoegu, Sr., said to be the oldest packer of canned goods and the only remaining pioneer who introduced the canning of fruit and vegetables into the United States, died at Port- land, Me., June 28, aged 83. He was the first man to pack canned goods m Canada, and was Interested in eight factories for canning lobsters, salmon and smoking herring in the provinces of Quebec and New Brunswick. Chicago. — A. Breit and Mike Kloss, have leased the Peter Breit place, 7455 Ridge avenue, and will continue to grow vegetables. There are 12 green- houses on the premises which gives them about an acre under glass. Mr. Kloss will occupy the new residence that is being built. Peter Breit will leave soon for Tennessee or Alabama where he will engage in truck farm- ing.— H. Brandt, 7316 Parkhurst ave- nue, is very busy with his cucumber crop. Preparations will be made soon for the fall planting.— Chas. Hengerch, 7360 Murphy avenue, still realizes a neat profit from his cucumber crop. This crop will remain in the houses for another month, when it will be thrown out and preparations will be made for the fall planting. Mr. Hengerch has rented 17 of his houses and keeps the remaining five for his own use. The opening of the season looked bad, but in June and July more favorably. Mr. Hengerch is satisfied with the results of this season's growth, although it is less than last year. Summer Seed Sowing. Summer seed sowing presents diffi- culties not encountered in the spring. The main trouble is lack of subsoil moisture. Only too often summer showers do not penetrate deeply, thus encouraging seeds to germinate and be destroyed bj' a succeeding hot day. Another factor against success is loose soil. Generally late sowings are made to follow other crops. To prepare such land it is often necessary to plow it thereby destroying subsoil contact. When land must be plowed in the summer, only small pieces should be handled at one time and each section rolled and harrowed until all hollow- ness is corrected. Often the worst time to sow is after a rain, because the moisture may last long enough to sprout the seed and not long enough to establish the plant. This is especially true of quick ger- minating seeds like lettuce. It is often better to harrow land until all mois- ture has been evaporated out of the upper inch of soil and then sow the seeds, so they cannot' sprout until a shower comes. Being ready for the moisture, the seed will get a hold be- fore the moisture recedes. We often use wheel hoes to prepare seed beds. They give us an absolute uniform depth of loose soil and a solid sub- soil, much better than any horse tool. Another expedient is furrowing. We employ this for seeds which will not stand much covering. We mark out the rows with one plain cultivator tooth and then run the drill in these furrows, using no covering attachment. Thus the seeds are nearer to perma- nent moisture yet only lightly cov- ered. During extremely dry spells we we use our hotbed cloth covers to sprout seeds in the field. We give the drilled rows a good watering and cover with the hotbed cloth frames and as soon as up, move the covers to the next lot and so on. In this way we can get a stand of lettuce, onions or beets at a time nothing else would do it. Sometimes it is advisable to rake the surface lightly with a hand rake just as soon as it can be done after a rain. This prevents baking and con- serves moisture. To sum up, we often are compelled to use every possible scheme to get a stand in the summer. Spinach we broadcast and then top- dress with a manure spreader. We reduce the number of loads per acre to a low limit and put on two or three such light coats and find the more we run the machine over the ground the better the stand will be. The manure mulch keeps the moisture near the surface and protects the spinach in winter. Makketman. Seattle, Wash. The busy season is over and the growers are looking over stock pre- paring for the fall trade. A great many carnations are already benched and quite a few growers are going to carry over some benches of last year's planting, as they do well on the coast. Early chrysanthemums are just com- ing in at McCoy's. They will be cut- ting Golden Glow in about a week. Roses have been very fine this sum- mer and plentiful. The first crop is gone and the second will be ready to start cutting in a few days. Sweet peas are a glut but they are exception- ally fine and extra large blooms. Busi- ness has been very quiet this summer. Last year we could not supply the de- mand, but this year there are more wanting to sell than to buy, all on account of the Alaska-Yukon exposi- tion. There are many new green- houses being added to some of the old plants and a few new ranges being started. NOTES. On July 8 about 35 amateurs of this city started a rose society to be known as the Seattle Rose Society, to meet in the chamber of commerce the sec- Success In Market Gardening REVISED ANDENI,ARGED EDITION, A new and larger edition of this well known work on market garden- ing. It contains everything a market gardener wants to know, and in a form easily understood. It is an invaluable guide to any one in the business from the beginner to the most experienced. PillCE $1.10 AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. VEGETABLE PUNTS Cabbage, All Head, Succession Per 100 1000 Second Early. Early Summer, Flat Dutch. Surehead. Danish Round andBallhead $0 20 $100 10,000 and over 85c per 1000 Celery, White Plume, Golden Self Blanching, Giant Pascal. Golden Heart and Boston Market . 20 1 00- lO.OCO and over 85c per 1000 — Cash with order, — R. VINCEUT, Jr & SONS CO., ww'«m«"«'. Mention the American Florist when writing' Watcn tor our Trade Mark stamped- on every brick of Lambert's Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn^ Substitution of cheaper Eradei It thus easily exposed. Fresh sample yC>^ brick, with illustrated book, mailed *^^^J^ postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address. Trade Hark. American SpawnCo.,St.PanI,Miiin Mention the American Florist when writing ond Friday of each month. The ob- ject of the society is to hold a rose carnival and show every year to edu- cate amateurs how to grow, trim and. care for roses, the best varieties to plant and how to plant, the best soil and fertilizers and how to use the same and to encourage the growth of roses to beautify the city. The offi- cers are all amateurs and are well posted on roses, better than a great many of the florists, A few of the flo- rists have joined, others are a lit- tle narrow-minded, as it is not a flo- rist society, but they are to blame that the city has no florists' society. This rose society will grow and be a bene- fit to the nurserymen if they will only encourage the amateurs. A. L. Aabling, late of the Woodland Floral Co., has bought five acres near the Golf and Country club grounds and is starting to build greenhouses and will run fancy nursery stock in connection witli his greenhouse plant. He expects to supply the clubhouse with vegetables and also the private people who are building some of the finest summer residences on the coast near the golf grounds. Thomas Wiley has built two houses 25x150 feet on his place at Brighton Beach, He is going to grow carna- tions, chrysanthemums and bedding plants. The Queen City Floral Co, has bought eight acres on the Everett in- terurban and intends building tliree houses 25x200 feet this summer, Frank Bell of Brighton Beach is looking for 25 or 30 acres to give room for a large range, as he is cramped for room on his old place. The Seattle Floral Co. is taking the roofs off some of their old houses and are going to rebuild and use larger glass. The Hollywood Gardens have added three new greenhouses, J. C, R. rgio. The American Florist. 27 Cincinnati. TRADE FAIE. Everything taken into consideration we have no complaint to make about business the past week as all the flow- ers received hy the wholesalers were disposed of at fair prices and more carnations could have been used to advantage. Roses also were in good demand and several good-sized orders had to be turned down as the stock was not forthcoming. Lilies are fine, the quality is all that could be de- sired and they are the mainstay of the market at the present time. The supply of gladioli is steadily increasing with a large selection of colors. While the demand is satisfactory still they are not moving briskly enough to take up the supply and $2 to $3 buys a very nice 100 spikes. A few sales of America were reported at JfC per 100. Green goods of all kinds are in good supply and the demand is satisfac- tory. FLORISTS' SOCIETY OUTING. Delightful weather, a large and en- thusiastic crowd and a fine programme of sports all helped to make ithis year's outing of the Florists' Society one of the most enjoyable ever held by it. The country club grounds at Carthage is an ideal place to hold an affair of this kind and when Superin- tendent of Parks Herbert Greensmith, remarked on his way home that it was the happiest and most pleasant day he had spent in a long time, he echoed the sentiments of every one who attended this year's outing. The committee of arrangements consisted of Max Rudolph, C. E. Critchell, Gus. Adrian and Wm. Murphy. Frank Cel- lar looked after every detail and noth- ing was left undone to give everybody a most enjoyable time. The follow- ing were the prize winners : Boys' ball game. — Won by the store boys. Men's ball game. — Won by the growers. Boys' foot race, age 'limit 12 years. — Won by Master Kahn. Boys' foot race, age limit 15 years. — Won by B. Davis. Young men's foot race, age limit 19 years. — Won by Charles Windram. Young ladies' foot race. — Won by Miss Pfelf- fer. Fat man's race. — Won by J. Conger. Foot race, open to all. — Won by Al. Hecliman, Jr. Tug of war, ladles. — Won by_ Mrs. K. Zit- scher's side. Boys' sack race. — Won by W. Dellar. Tug of war, men's. — (Bos cigars.) Won by Wm. Murphy's side. Young ladies' egg race. — Won by Miss Jennie Adrian. Married ladies' egg race. — Won by Mrs. Ernst Manthey. Boys' tug of war. — Won by Sidney George's side. Swimming contest. — Won by Chas. Windram; D. Rusconi second. Shooting contest. — Won by C. C. Murphy; Mr. Manthey, second: Fred KUnge, third. At a special meeting of the Florists' Society, held on the day of the outing, July 21, a letter from F. Vick of the S. A. F. sports committee was read asking the local florists society to send a bowling team to Rochester and upon motion of J. A. Peterson was carried unanimously. Enough money was vot- ed the bowling club to send a team to compete in the S. A. F. bowling tour- nament. Last Saturday Wm. Gardner was given a farewell banquet by about 20 of his friends in this city at the La- bold and Newburgh cafe. A most en- joyable time was had and it was long past midnight before the happy gath- ering parted. Mr. Gardner is now a full fledged resident of New Castle, Ind. Aleck Ostendarp of the J. M. Mc- Cullough's Sons Co. is on his vaca- tion and H. B. McCullough has just returned from a business trip through the east. J. A. Peterson has bought the ma- terial for two new houses and is in- stalling a new steam boiler. Mr. Winters of the Charleston Floral Co., Charleston, W. 'Va., was a caller this week. S. Lilium Harrisii Now Ready for Delivery. Our first consignments have just reached us, and our advance orders are all filled. In view of the fact that crop is shorter than last year we advise those who have not already ordered to lose no time doing so. Last year we were not able to meet the demand for our selected Harrisii on late orders At present we have a good supply, and will be able to take care of early orders- but there should be no delay in ordering, as there is sure to be a scarcitv of good stock, especially in the large sizes. We offer selected stock of the original true Harrisii for early forcing grown from the original true stock— splendid stock for early forcing for which purpose Harrisii is so valuable. Our stock is not picked up indiscrimi- nately from different sources, .but is grown froth one .stock, and will be found very superior to the ordinary Harrisii usually offered, both in regard to free- dom from disease and purity, and not the late type now so often furnished. 6 to 7-inch bulbs, 350 to the case, $17,50 per case- less quantities, $6.00 per 100, 7(to 9-inch bulbs, 200 to the case, $18.00 per case- less quantities, $10.00 per 100. ' 9 to 11-inch bulbs, 100 to the case, $20.00 per case; less quantities, $25.00 per 100. r. R. PIERSON CO. Tarrytown-On-Hudson, NEW YORK. standard Ba;. BAY TREES Standard or Tree Shaped Stem about Crown. Each. Stem about Crowo. Bach. 45-48in. 26iD.... $7.50 45-48in. 30 in.... $10.00 46-50ln. 28iD.... 800 46-S4in. 34in.... 12.00 46-53 in. 40 in... 15.00 BOX TREES Bush Shaped. These do not come in tubs. Height. Each. Doz. 100 10tol2in $0.30 $3.00 $20.00 12tol5in 35 3.50 25.00 IS to 18 in., light 40 4.80 30.00 15 to 18 in., heavy 45 4,50 35.00 20to24in 75 8.00 All plants are quoted f. o. b. Western Springs. Vaughan's Seed Store WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. Purchase Direct from French Grower AND SAVE DEALERS' PROFITS Hyacinths Roman, Etc. Narcissus Trumpet^Major.Etc. Freesia AiJr** Etc., Etc., Etc. SOLEILLET, Grower and Exporter, Toalon, France 28 The American Florist. /uly JO, The Nursery Trade AMsrlcaa Aasoclatloa of Nurserymen. W.P.Stark. Louisiana iMo., Fiesident^ E.S. Welcli. SheDandoah. la.. Vice Presi- dent; John Hall. Rochester. N. V., Secy. Thirty »i\th annual coBTt-ntion to be held at St. Louiji. .Mo . June, l'*ll. THE Standard Orchard Co., at Scotts- ville, Texas, have shipped over 200 car- loads of peaches this season, the com- pany turning out n."> carloads in one week. Nursery Shipments to China. The following communication has been received by Ellwanger & Barry, the world-famed nurserymen of Ro- chester, N. Y., from Mukden, China: "The shipment that you consigned to me under date of February 17 arrived here May 27. Long delays were caused by the avalanches on the Pacific coast and also in trans-shipment at Kobe. In spite of these delays the stock ar- rived in excellent condition and at the present time fully t^o-thirds have de- veloped strong buds and shoots." Prof. Craig at Blnghamton, «. Y. INTEBESTINO TREE REPORT. Professor John Craig, of Cornell Uni- versity, Ithaca, N. Y., was recently in- vited to examine and report on the conditions of the trees in the streets of Binghamton, N. Y., and a portion of his report is appended. After referring to the various trees grown, the report says : ELMS. White elm is "especially adapted to valley lands, characteristic of the site of Binghamton. This tree is long-lived and healthy on land of this kind. In selecting elms for city planting, care should be taken to avoid the slippery or red elm, which does not succeed in dry soil. The cork elm, an upland tree, is well adapted for city planting, espe- cially in locations which are apt to be dry, or upon gravelly soil. The elms, while somewhat objectionable on ac- count of the amount of seed developed and distributed in early spring, are in the main healthy and stand as the most generally useful and perhaps the most beautiful of all our native trees for street planting. SUGAR MAPLE. This tree, unlike the white elm, is a native of uplands often found on dry- ish ridges in company with beech, white ash and basswood. As a street tree it is relatively short-lived, particularly if planted on low ground. The tree needs careful pruning. It is subject to borers and leaf blight, and it should never be planted on poorly drained soil; but of course in cities the drain- age problem is ordinarily completely and thoroughly cared for by the sew- erage and water systems. BASSWOOD. The comparatively few specimens of this fine native tree (often called lin- den) found in the city of Binghamton, are among the finest on the streets. It Is a clean and fairly rapid growing tree and not easily injured by unfavor- able soil conditions. Neither is it fre- quently or seriously attacked by insect or fungous enemies. In my judgment this tree is preferable to sugar maple and will bring more satisfaction than that variety. OAK. Pine specimens of both red and white oak are found in many places on the A BLUE ROSE The Greatest Rose Novelty of the Century It Sowered with us this sea- son and was greatty admired. ELLWANGER Mount Hope Nurseries The New Rambler (Violet Blue), hailed bjr the German rose growers as the forerunner of a genuinely cornflower blue rote, is a seedling of Crimson Rambler, very vigorous and hardy, and free blooming. Sead for description and price. BARRY ROCHESTER, N. Y ROSES Our Leading Specialty Also Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Conifers, Fancy Clipped Boxwoods, Forest and Fruit Trees, Hedge Plants, Etc Ask for Wholesale Price Lists. S. A. VOSTERS & SONS, RIEL, HOLLAND. streets, while again there are many old veterans that are in various stages of debilitation. The roots of these trees suffer from grading in the establish- ment of sidewalks. The trees are natur- ally long-lived, but tend to become scrawny in old age. They are especial- ly susceptible to fungous diseases of the trunk, which result in producing decay and destroying life and beauty. Among the best oaks for street plant- ing are scarlet, a magnificent tree in autumn, and the northern pin oak, which is well adapted to street work on account of its upright form. The trees, then, recommended are white elm, cork elm, scarlet oak, northern pin oak, basswood and hard maple. Horse chestnut is a vigorous and healthy tree, with the exception of a marked susceptibility to a serious fungous dis- ease, but causes a good deal of litter during the flowering and again during the fruiting period each season. TREES CONDEMNED. There are certain trees, the planting of which, in my judgment, should be prohibited by city ordinance. Promi- nent among these is the Carolina pop- lar. an(4 included with it are , other members of the poplar tribe. These poplars have the one virtue of growing with great vigor and rapidity, and bringing shade quickly; but this virtue is offset by many faults which are suf- ficient to condemn them for street pur- poses. The roots have tremendous pen- etrating power, and will force their way through retaining walls unless of solid concrete, will break intri and clog water mains and sewers, and the fe- male or pistillate trees develop and distribute cottony seed which, in early summer, is exceedingly objectionable. Other cheap and poor trees, defective in various ways, which ought to be ex- cluded from street planting, are silver poplar which sprouts very badly, soft maple which grows rapidly and breaks easily under stress of wind storms, and box elder, a western tree influenced in every way, and a score of our own native trees, but they have the virtue of growing with great rapidity. These trees may be planted to provide shade quickly if other enduring kinds are set between. The great danger, however, is that the temporary tree is not cut out when it ought to be and the net result is that the permanent tree is smothered and killed in the subsequent struggle which goes on. I believe that the four trees mentioned, viz., Carolina poplar, silver poplar, soft maple and box elder ought to be put under the ban and their planting prohibited. INSECTS. The most serious insect on the elm is the European elm scale. This was found abundantly on elm trees in near- ly all parts of the town. It is an im- ported insect, but is making itself very much at home in various parts of this country, although its first appearance was noted only as far back as 1884 at Rye, N. Y. Its distribution has been noted as far west as Spokane, Wash., and it is a serious enemy of elms in Nevada. This insect injures and kills trees by sucking their juices. If un- treated, the tree either dies or takes on such a sickly and unhealthy appear- ance that it is neither useful nor orna- mental. The insect is always more abundant where the trees are crowded and where, by reason of this crowding. they lack vigor. It may be treated satisfactorily by spraying with kero- sene emulsion of the strength of 10 per cent of kerosene. This should be ap- plied to the tree with considerable force and in such a way that every Insect is hit. It is a contact poison and only those insects which are covered with the oily mixture are affected. Among the proprietary oil mixtures which have been used satisfactorily in treating this insect is scalecide. This should only be applied during the dormant period in proportion of one part of scalecide to 10 parts of water. THE APPLICATION OF WATER. Experiments have shown that by us- ing the garden hose and applying a stream of water with considerable force the insects may be washed from the twigs and branches. When this rem- edy is used, the water should be ap- plied in April and again in June. There is only one generation of the insects each year, and if the April syringing is thoroughly done, then there ought to be little trouble afterwards; but, of course, this remedy is impractical In the case of large trees. However, in the case of young trees up tg 15 or 20 feet in height it is entirely feasible. The hose should fce fitted with a piece of gas pipe eight or 10 feet long, to which is attached a nozzle which will throw a solid stream. By using a step- ladder the operator can reach young trees and wash the limbs very thor- oughly. When trees are badly Infested, It is most desirable that they be headed igio. The American Florist, 29 When Travelia^ in Europe Do not forget to inspect our nurseries. We grow immense quantities of Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Magnolias, Boxwood, Conifers, Pot-grown plants for forcing, Lily of the Valley, Evergreens, etc. of high grade and quality. Our nurseries are on sandy soil from which trees transplant readily. From Amsterdam to our nurseries it is only 25 minutes by rail and a train runs every hour. Catalogue Free on Application. JACS SMITS & CO., Naarden, Holland. Long Distance Phone, Bussum 33. Cable Address, Smits-Naarden. back severely during the winter and that all the prunings be burned. If this is done and followed by the use of scalecide, kerosene emulsion or thor- ough washing, I have no doubt at all but that the trees can be cleaned up. BOREBS. The most serious enemy of the maple tree is the borer, which works in the stems and main branches girding the sapwood, causing the death of large branches and sometimes the entire tree. When the borer is at work, it should be dug out, the affected parts treated with an antiseptic, the cavi- ties filled where necessary, and the wounds painted. There is a good deal of this injury wherever the maple tree Is freely planted. PRUNINO. A large portion of the street trees in Binghamton are in need of pruning. Some of these have been pruned in the past and not very wisely. A funda- mental principle in pruning is to cut so that no stubs shall be left. The branch should be removed close to the stem from which it springs. In this way nature will heal the wound by covering it over with new tissue. All cut surfaces should be painted to keep out moisture and germs which bring decay. There is a good deal of this work to be done on the Binghamton .street trees. Bobbink k Atkins World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products Bay Trees, Boxwood, Evergreens and Conifers, Rhododendrons and Herbaceous Plants, Kentiasand Phoenix. We have a large quantity of all this stock. We shall be glad to give special prices on any quantity. German Iris, in 60 named varieties, $6 00 per 100. Japan Iris, in 10 best named varieties, 8.00 per 100. Rutherford, N. J. Nurserymen and Florists ArboVr itae (Thnya OcddeatalU.) A BDleodid ttock of 3 to 4 It. *Dd 4 to 5 ft. treei. Write for deicriptiom and price*. The Wm. H. Moon Co., MORRISVim. PA. Phoenix Nursery Company Nuraeryinen and Florists BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS Send list of wants for prices. Wholesale cataloe tor fall issued Sept. Ut. 500,000 California Privet FOR FAU OF 1910. A fine stock of 1 aid and 2 year plants from 12 inches to 4 feet, will satisfy all in (trade and price. Special low prices in car lots for Fall delivery; let me k»ow your wants before purchasinir. Also a fine ttock of AMPKLOPilS VeitcUl, 2 years transplanted. CHAS. BLACK , Hlghtstown, N. J. Hybrid Perpetual and Rambler Roses strong Forcing Stock for Florists. Orders for tall delivery booking now. JacksoB & Perkins Company, Newark, N. Y. PEONIES Best Cat Flower varieties grown. First Prize White $15 00 per ICO Pink 9.00i)eriro Red lO.OOperlOO Wagner Park Conservatorie s, Sidney, Ohio . r„„«-„ nUnii I- CIVIL EN GINEER and EUgBHO rllOU, Jr. Uiids^pe Architect Phone Barclay 6084-229 Broadway.New York Designs . Estimates. Construction of Grounds- For Reliable Stock From Reliable Dealers Keep Tak on Adrts. in THE FLORIST. Ni:\V BKRRV, MIA\.\L.\Y.\ (HAN'T Berry Catalogue free with Colored plates Dcrrydale ExBtrln:ent Gardens. Holland. IMich. T H K Storrs & Harrison Co. PAINESVILLE NURSERIES. CATALOGUES AND PRICE LISTS FREE ON APPLICATION PAINESVILLE. OHIO. ROSES A SPECIALTY. The Dingee & Conard Co., WEST GROVE, PA. JOHN T. WITHERS, Inc. Landscape Architect and Forester 1 Montgomery St., JERSEY CITY, N. J. Tree Renovation by Expert Operators. Stere- opticon lectures on Horticulture and Arboriculture LARGE TREES OAKS and MAPLES Pinea and Hemlock* ANDORRA NURSERIES. Wm. Warner Harper. Prop. Chestnut Hill, PHILA., PA. 15 Acres Devoted Exclusively to PEONIES Our Seventeenth Year. Prices Riglit. Write tor Uit. 6ILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxle, Mo. 30 The American Florist July 30, New Orleans. For the last six weeks this section of the country has been "patria nira- borum" for a certainty. Every day it has rained heavily until it seemed scarcely possible for the skies to weep more. The entire south has had prac- tically the same watery conditions and considerable damage has been done to outdoor crops, especially asters and chrysanthemums where the natural drainage is deficient. While the aster plants are fine the flowers are laclcing In substance owing to the absence of sun. Roses from the open are ratlier a minus quantity but tuberoses are plentiful and nice. A few bright days would restore things to normal, but the weather shows little sign of set- tling. The stores are doing very little business, cheap funeral work consti- tuting the bulk of it. NOTES. The twenty-fifth annual meeting of the Horticultural .Society was held at Gundolf's pavilion at West End July 21 with over 40 members present. The treasurer's financial statement was read and showed a very satisfactory state of affairs. The election of offi- cers for the ensuing year was the bis card of the evening. Richard Eicli- ling and R. E. Simon were unani- mously elected for president and vice president respectively. Both are hard workers and the interests of the so- ciety could not be in better hands. For secretary and treasurer C. R. Ran- ter and John Eblen were re-elected by acclamation. H. Papworth brought be- fore the meeting the desirability of inviting the S. A. F. to hold its con- vention in this city during the Panama exposition in 191.5. It was unani- mously agreed to invite the society here at that time and Mr. Papworth was deputed to properly present the invitation at the convention in Ro- chester. The meeting then adjourned to the banquet room where an elabo- rate menu was served and thoroughly enjoyed. Toastmaster Panter, who has few equals in this line, was in his hap- piest vein and was a regular Father O'Flynn the whole evening, "checking the crazy ones waxing on— aisy ones lifting the lazy ones on wid the shtick." Pres. Eichling on being introduced made a forceful and thoughtful speech briefly outlining his policy for the en- suing year, asking the earnest sup- port and attendance at all the monthly meetings, endorsing this city as the "logical point" for the Panama expo- sition and hoping for the acceptance by the S. A. F. of the invitation to hold the convention here then. He was given a rousing reception at its con- clusion. Vice President Simon also made a short speech, pledging his best efforts. Ed. Baker, who was the first president of the society, was then called on and in a feeling speech pre- sented to Mr. Eblen, who has held the position of treasurer since the society's inception, with a handsome umbrella to show their personal affection for him as well as their appreciation of his long and faithful service. Mr. Eblen was visibly surprised but man- aged to suitably express his thanks and gave some interesting reminis- censes of the society's onward march. Ex-City Attorney J. F. C. Waldo made a witty and eloquent speech in speaking for the city and urged this society to its best efforts if it would land the Panama show for this city. The toastmaster here took up the subject of the exposition and handled it so skillfully that nearly $1,000 was subscribed on the spot in addi- tion to the large amount already pledged. H. Papworth, C. Eble, H. A. Despommier and Paul Abele, who each declined to be classed as "old" ex- cept in point of service, gave good advice to the younger members pres- ent showing how the future welfare of the society lay in their hands. P. A. MMMnnnMMMnnnMMMnnnMMMHnnMMM I BODDINGTON'S quality! g Christmas Flowering Sweet Peas g * For Immediate Delivery. J w Oz. 141b. U'lb- Lb. w H Boddlngton's Snowbird, pure white 20c 76c $1.26 $2.00 H H Boddlngton's Chrisi mas Pink 10c 40c .75 1.00 W M Boddlngton's Christmas Ahite I6c 60c .85 1.50 tX H Mrs. E. wild, carmine I5c 50c .86 1.50 || m Mrs. Geo. Lewis, wliite waved 15c 60c .85 1.50 M K New Crop of all other Winter Flowering Varieties ||| Yt Ready In Augnst. W g ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, g M 352 West 14tli Street, M J NEW YORK CITY. J Doz. 2H-ln. Boston, (Auk.) 4 in. $2 00 5 -in. •■ 3 OJ 2H-in. WMtmanl 4 in. ■• 200 5 in. ■■ 3 00 2 -in. Asparagas Flu Nanus,.. 3 -in. ■• •• .. 1 CD 4 -in. ■'■ ■■ .. 1 50 2 in. Asparagas Sprengeri,. . . 3 -in. ■ ... 1 00 4 in. •■ ■■ ... 1 25 2 -in.Asstd.Ferns,dislies(.Aug) 2 -in. Cyclamen, 3 .-in. 1 CO 4 -in. " (.Aug.) . ... 2 CO 2 in. Chinese Primrose, 3 -in. Obconica Primrose, 2 -in. Celestial Peppers, 2 -in. Jerusalem Cherries, 2 -in. Poinsettias, (lOOO $45.00) 2 in. SmUax 2h-in. Cocos Weddellana 2 00 3 -in.Pandanus Veitchll 3 50 D. U. AU6SPUR6ER & Plants 100 Eacli Doz $ 4 50 4 in. Arancaria Excelsa, 15 00 2-3 tiers 50 $6 00 ^§ SS (> -in. AraucarlaGlaaca, 50^ 34tiers 1 75 25 00 6 -in. Araucaria Compacia, 3 OD 3 4 tiers i 75 7 00 Each Kentia Forstcriana.'sinelc 1^ plants. 7 in. 6 to 7 leaves. 34 j6 00 to 36 in $ 3 50 -1 nn Same made-up. 3 plants to pet 359 32to34in 3 00 7 00 Same made-up. 3 plants to pot 1500 36to40-in 4 00 ^ ^ Kentia Belmoreana 3 00 7-in. pot, 6-7 leaves. 34-36 in 4 GO 3 00 7-io. pot. 6-7 leaves. 28-30 in ... 3 00 500 6in.pot, 56Ieaves. 26-28in.... 175 ,5 00 •* in. pot -..perlOO $35.00 35 2mn. pot per 100 10.00 SONS CO., Boi 394, Peoria, III. Asparagus Primroses Per 1000 Per 100 $ 2 00 200 .$15 CO Plumosus, 2!^ in. pots ... Sprengeri. 2H in. pots... Pansy Seed, new crop Per oz Giant Flowerine $ 4 00 Smllax, 2V4-in. pots $1 00 per 100 Kewensis, Yellow Chinese and Forbesl Obconica .Alba and Rosea Obconica Gigantca $25 00 Per 1000 PerlOO 2 00 $ 2 00 200 3 00 -Casli, No C. 0. D.- JOS. H; CUNNINGHAI^, Delaware, O- Chopin on the subject of "The Ladies" was naturally eloquent. Neat little compliments fell gracefully from his lips and pity it was so few of the fair sex were within hearing. H. Dres- sell returned thanks for the apprecia- tion shown for his skill in rose grow- ing and hoped to show something l)et- ter in the future. Mr. Pfaff spoke for the honorary members, R. Lock- erbie for the trade papers and Mr. Taylor and Mr. Drum for the visitors. A vote of thanks to the hostess pro- posed by Dr. Jos. Stickland brought the best annual meeting ever held by the society to a close. B. M. Wichers of Gretna has gone into the raising of turtles as a side line and has thousands of eggs hatch- ing . C. W. Eichling is preparing to spend a few weeks in the mountains of North Carolina. The Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. Is cutting nice Kaiserin and Rhea Reid roses. Otto Abele is on his way to Germany to visit his invalid mother. X. IQIO. The American Florist. 81 Aster Plants Semple's Branching and Queen of the Marke t fine plants of the best iirains, $1.75 per 1000. 5000 for $7.50, Cabbage, Celery, Peppers, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Brussels Sprouts and Celerlac. Fine plants from the field, $1.00 per 1000; 5000 for $4.00: 10,000 for S7,50; all the best varieties. J. C. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Fa. Miscellaneous Plants We have the Krandest lot of Boston and Whtt- maiU Ferns in 2V2 to lu-in. pots. Extra hnc Plu- mosus, 2V2-,3-. 4- and5-m.; Sprengeri,2H-. 3- and 4 in. Cyclamen. 2H- and 3 in.: Celestial Peppers, 2H-in.: Jerusalem Cherries, 2Vi and 3 in. Chrysanthemums. Col. Appleton Cash ] K. Shaw. Ivory and uthers. Write us for prices on anything you may need. CEO. A. KUHL. Wholesale Grower, Pekin, III . Albany, N. Y. F. A. Danker has ordered a new ice box (McCray) 7 feet, 6 inches by 14 feet to he installed in the rear of liis store ahout the end of August. The box will be provided with plate glass front, white enameled interior with plate glass shelves, permanent •drainage equipment and other features down to the minute. The improvement will do away entirely with the pres- ent office which will be removed to a part which has been added to the store, giving it now two street num- bers, 40 and 42 Maiden lane. The present salesroom will also be remod- eled, making it a handsome place. Mr. Banker's time is taken up largely these days looking after the building Qf a new residence which he has in course of construction on the old Danker homestead on Central avenue not far from his greenhouses. He ex- pects to be able to move into the . house late in the fall, although much, work remains yet to be done. Mr. Danker is rlannins a trip for black bass to North Hero, Lake Champlain, with his brother-in-law and some friends in August and will also attend the annual convention of the S. A. F. in Rochester with Fred Henkes and E. P. Tracey. John J. Berberick on Second avenue is not saying much these days but is :l.CO, $1,25 to $1,50 each Robusta Compacta. Excelsa Glauca 6-in. pots, $1.00 to ,¥1.25 each. Kentla Forsteriana, in fine shape, 6in. pots 30 35-40 45 in. high, 4-5 6 years old, 75c. $1.00 .•fl.2S. $1.50, $2.00 to $2.50 each: 4 in., 35c each 25 in. high. Kentla Belmoreana, 2S3i-35 4i in. high. 5SH-5 7 in. pots. 5-5-7 years old, 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.25, $1 50 to $2 OT each; 4-in., 25c each. Kentla Belmoreana, 2H 10 3 io.. luc each, standard Bay Trees, l-foot tubs. 7 it. high from bottom up. 2 .\ 2 crown, $8 CO per pair. Cyclamen Grandiflora. best strain. 4 in.. 15c. Nephrolepls (Ferns), Boston. Scottii. Whitmani, Scholzeli 4 in., 25c: 5. 5H and 6-in., 35c, 40c and .^Oc Ferns for Dishes, big assortment, 2Hin, pots, at $3.00 per 100. Begonia Gloire de Lorralne,deep pink, 4-in., 25c. Begonia Lonsdale, pale pink, 4-in., only 25c. Sago Palms, ready July 15, 6 7-8 in. pots, from 5 to 20 leaves 10c per leaf. Cocos Weddelliana, 3 in. pots, iSc to 20c. Primula Obconica, best strain, 4 in,, 10c: 5-in., in bloom. 15c. We have an unsurpasfed strain of Solanum Mnltiflorum (Jerusalem Cherries). Can oSer only a limited quantity. 2Hin. pots, $5.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. All plants must travel at purchaser's risk. GODFREY ASCHMANN rX^i%?^^^r^As. 1012 west O ntar io St., PHILADELPHIA. PA. SPECIALTIES. Roses, from 3 in pots. Chrysanthemums Carnations for fall delivery. Smllaz. Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers, V^^i: Brides and Maids 2!/2-in. $2,50, 100: $25.00, 1000. Numerous other good sorts in prime stock g%fl rrni r fioRAi company*^ way and if rain does not come soon florists and market gardeners will suf- fer quite a loss. The attendance at the weekly exhi- bition of the Worcester Co. Horticul- tural Society in Horticultural Hall, July 14, was the largest of the sea- son. In spite of the extremely dry weather for the past five weeks there were some very good exhibits in some classes while others had but one en- try. Cut flowers were fairly good, petunias were good and Mrs. G. W. Knowlton had an excellent showing of Japanese iris. The fruit and vegetable exhibits were excellent. The awards follow : Cut flowei-s.— Allvne W. Hixon. first: Mrs. Percy G. Forbes, second: Mrs. Edward Warren, Basket.— Mrs. Percy G. Forbes, first; Mabel Curtis, second: Mrs, Edward Warren, third; Miss Lucy C'oulson. fourth. Fuchsia. — Leonard C. Midgley, first. Petunia. — Mrs. Arthur E. Hartshorn, first; Allyne W. Hixon. second: Mrs. Percy G. Forbes, third: Mrs. Wesley Ward, fourth. Jap.inese Iris. — W. Knowlton. first. Hydrangea — Mrs. Percy G. Forbes, first: Mrs. A. E. Underwood, second; Allyne W. Hison. third. K- EVANSVILLE, IND. — The Blackman Flo- ral Co. has increased its capital stock from .$.5,000 to $10,000. Field-Grown Carnations III 10,000 White Enchantress, 10,000 White Perfection, 8,000 R. P. Enchantress, 7,000 Enchantress, 4,000 Victory, 12,000 Winona, 6,000 Lawson Enchantress, 2,500 Winsor, 300 Beacon, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000; 250 at 1000 rates. Cash. Ivimestone land; no stem rot. W. Fargo. U. S. and ."imerican Express. W. SABRANSKY, Kenton, Ohio Good Plant Stock For Sale 5000 American Beauties, at |c 2nC0Maids. at 5c 300 Gardenias, extra fine 15c All plants in 4-in pots. Also 10 secondhand 4-in hot water valves at$J,50 each. BRANT-HENTZ FLOWER CO., MUDISOH, N. J. Carnations F. DORNER fi SONS CO. La Fayette, Ind. Whitmani Ferns 2V2-va., $6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate. Magnlfica, 21/2-in., $15.00 per 100. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON. Whitman. Mass . Southampton, N. y.— The annual ex- hibition of the Horticultural Society, held in a large tent on the Art Mu- seum grounds, was a big success and attracted a large number of the mem- bers of the summer colony. 32 The American Florist. July JO, Vaughan's Giant Pansies 1 per cent special CASH DISCOUNT. On orders over $2for Flower Seeds if cash is enclosed. 10 per cent. The discount does not apply to Asparagus Seed. Cash dis- count on this is 2 per cent VAUGHAN'S "GIANT PANSY MIXTUKE." Embraces besides all the separate shades and colors, five special ■trains not listed elsewhere, and which can only be had in this and our International mixture. This mixture Includes the richest reds, coppers and bronzes, tog^ether with the most delicate rose and pink shadings, all the distinct colors of Trlmardeau, the splendid Cassler strain. Trade pkt., 25c; % oz., 60c; oz., $4.00; M lb., $14.00. VAUGHAN'S "ELITE PANSIES/* This is not a complete mixture like our International; it does not contain any pure white, yellow or any self colors. It is com- prised of the cream of four Pansy specialists' choicest and most expensive mixtures. Trade pkt., 50c, % oz., $1.00. VAUGHAN'S PBEMICM PANSY MIXTUBB. Embraces all the varieties of the Fancy German Sorts. We have sold this mixture for the past seventeen, years, and it has given general satisfaction. Per pkt. 25c; H oz.. 75c; % oz., $2.60; oz., $5.00. IMPROVED GERMAN MIXTURE. This Is a mixture of three strains from different German grow- ers, and Is made up mostly of separate colors, with a sufficiently large percentage of white and yellow. Per large pkt., lOc; H oa.» 20c; M oz., 30c; oz., $1.00. VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAI. PANSIES. Vaughan's International Pansy Mixture was first prepared and offered by us In 1889. We import from all the best European sources, and personally Inspected the fields of French and German specialists of their finest strains. Each year has added to the quality of Its flowers, the variety of Its colors. We buy every year novelties of known merit to improve the mixture. This Is the reason It Is always complete, always the latest and always the best mixture AS WE BELIEVE. We add to all the Pcuisy Mixtures, which we now buy more than fifty per cent of choicest named kinds obtainable, each In rightful proportion. Ws thus know what it will produce. This is one of the SPECIALTIES which has established and held the reputaton of Vaughan's Flower Seeds and this Is one which we maintain most carefully. not alone as to quality, but In vitality and germination. You ar« beginning right In Pansy growing when you start with Vaughan's International Mixture. Trade pkt., 50c; H oz., $1.50; H os.. $6.00; oz.. $10,00. VAUGHAN'S CUT FLOWER MIXTURE. This mixture Is put up by ourselves and contains mostly light colored sorts. We have sold this mixture for several seasons to some of our Chicago cut flower growers, who have realized big returns from the sale of the flowers. Pansies are as easily grown as violets, require less care and bring better returns. Trade pkt.. 50c; % oz., $1.00; M oz., $2.00; oz.. $8.00. Our Uflt of "Seeds iarSuiameT SowlnGr*' now ready; if you have not recehred a copy please write for :sain«i VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 84 and 86 Randolph St., CHICAGO Greenhouse.: western springs, ni. 25 Barclay St., NEW YORK. Seasonable Stock Per ICO Per lOOO Christmas Peppers, 2H in $2 50 Chinese Primroses, very beit English aod French strains. 21'2-in 3 00 $25 00 Poinsettias, fine stock. 2H-in 5 00 45 00 Ferns (or Dishes, assorted varieties. 2ii-in. pots 3 50 30 00 Cash with order. We extend a cordial invitation to members of thfl trade who visit Chicago to call and see us We try to have things attractive and interesting at all times. FRANK OECHSLIN, 4911 Quincy St., CHICAGO. Indianapolis. It has been long since flowers were as scarce here as they have been the past week. The funeral of a promi- nent business man occasioned a gen- eral cleaning up among all the whole- salers and retailers of the city and some of the growers scattered over the state as well. The flowers at this funeral represented an expenditure of almost $1,000. Just a few days prior to the death of H. P. Wasson came the demise of a Mrs. Stalnaker, and, then also, flowers were in great de- mand. Ed Bertermann is now on his va- cation. He and his wife are taking a lake trip which will end at Chicago, where Bertermann will officiate as the "giver-away" at the wedding of his niece, Miss Atkinson. A. J. Pittet is having some difficulty in securing extra help to work in the Smilax, Sprengeri, fieraniums, cvtSna Sfflilax at $10.00 per 1000. ready August 1. Sprengeri at $15.00 per 1000. Let me send you a sample. ALBERT M. HERR, Ricard. Foitevine and S. A. Nult. Order, booked for delivery on or before Oct. 15 at $10.00 per 1000. Lancaster, Pa. Chrysanthemnms AND Aster Seeds Elmer D. Smith & Co., "•^' MICH. greenhouses and as a consequence he is getting a little behind. John Rieman paid a visit to his brother in Mooresville one day last week. L. F. Benson finally has the posts up for his greenhouse in his back yard. Baur & Smith are now out of carna- tions and are emptying their benches. S. T. Hitz spent the first part of this week in Franklin, visiting his brother. A. -W. B. A New Fern NEPHROLEPIS GIATRASII Awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Horticultural Society of New York. Prices: in 2^-inch pots, $2.00 per dozen; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. 25 plants at 100 rates; 260 plants at 1000 rates. Orders delivered in rotation as received. Now Ready for delivery, GEORGE GIATRAS, 463 Summit Ave.. West Hoboken.N. J. Mention the American Florist tvhev writing PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants JOHN scon, KutlandRd.&K.46thCt. BROOKLYN. N. Y Mention the American Florist when writing tgio. The American Florist. 33 Dreer's Special Offer of Fine Ferns hk ^ v^^ UA>t9^^/, ^ ^ kS& vHH ife' ^& 1 "S-;^ tt^. U;^^ .■'■ - ■*■, ^^iUilcMu... :-;e:?^ i ^^^^PSfl^P^F ■-m WS. N«^i^i^ ^S^iTSir; m fe^. ^s^. ..■■■ ^ .* ^*%. ' ^ ""v^. NephroleplS Scholzeli (Crested Scott Fern.) A sport from Scottii possossine all the merits of that most Donuiar variety but with the pinns sub-divided glvine it a neat crested annpar ance. 2mn. pots, $1.25 per doz. ; J8.00 per 100; $75.03 per iOOO. ^""^^"^ Nephrolepis Whitmanl. (The Improved Ostrich Plume Fern.) 3-inch pots $1 25 per dozen ; $8.00 per 100; Adiantuiti Croweanum. We are the sole distributers of Mr. Crowe's stock ol this valuable tern. This is not only the b.st and most profitable Maiden hair to crow (or cutting but It IS also the best variety to recommend to the retail buverl. for house culture, it standing the dry atmosphere of the room belter than any variety we have yet tried. Strong 3-in. pots $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100; $140.00 per 1000. Asplenluitl Nidus Avis (The Bird Nest Fern.) A nice thrifty lot in 3in. pots. 30c each; 40c each: $4 00 per doz.: 6-in, $1.00 each. $3.00 per doz. 4in. pots. NephroleplS Giatrasil. This variety, introduced last fall in a very limited way. has proven to be a gem-cspecially where a perfect specimen is required in a small size. It will develope beautifully in a three, four or five inch pot makine an ideal plant for many purposes where the other varieties of Neprolenis are too coarse, and. it is also fine for fern dish work when crown in tU in. pots. $2.00 per doz.: $12.00 per 100: $100.00 per 1000. Ferns in Fiats. These flats contain about 2C0 plants each, only one variety beine in a flat. We cannot supply less than a full flat of any one sort Price $2,00 per flat. Ready now. Nephrolepis Scholzeli. Mixed Ferns for Dishes. We have at all time a good supply of these in good assoitment 2Vi-in. pots. $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Adiantum cuneatum. Aspidiuni Tsussimense. Aspidium Tsussimense cristata, Cyrlomium falcatuni. Cyrtomium Fortunei, Lastrea Chrysoloba. Lastrea Aristata variegata. Pteris adiantoides, Pteris cretica masnifica. Ptens erotica Wimsetti multicept. Pteris Wilsoni Pteris Ouvrardi Lomaria ciliata If yon have not received a For a complete list of seasonable stock offered by us at this time see our current wholesale list. copy it will be mailed to you on application. HENRY A, DBEEB, inc,, 714 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Toronto. SUMMER QUIET. The usual summer quietness pre- vails; trade consisting- of some funeral work and a few minor weddings. But if business is bad stock is worse, espe- cially in the rose and carnation line. A few good Kaiserin roses are coming in but Bride and Bridesmaid are gen- erally thrips eaten and covered with mildew and the flowers are small. Of carnations the less said the better. Longiflorum lilies, valley, centaurea, or- chids and excellent sweet peas are about the only good stock at present; a few asters are being cut indoors but the flowers are small. NOTES. H. E. Philpott of Winipeg is a vis- itor, having come via Chicago. As he is president of the C. H. A. he is here working hard for the coming conven- tion and is trying to make it the ban- ner convention; his enthusiasm will, no doubt, bring a large number of ex- hibits and a large attendence. All those who have made up their minds as to what they want regarding the question of tariff should drop a line to Secretary Hall of Montreal, and then attend the convention and fight it out. That there will be a difference of opin- ion is quite evident here as the major- ity wants the duty removed on plants, bulbs, cut flowers and even supplies. In the latter case the majority is of German origin and is purchased by us of the American supply houses. It can 1-16 easily figured out that we are paying considerable more than 100 per cent of the original value and that in our case, at least, it is not the public whicli pays the duty but the florists them- selves. Much of the stock is used in window and store decoration, at wed- dings, etc., and is never sold, so that if the article cost less the florist would be that much in, that is our opinion. Tell us yours at the C. H. A. con- vention. The Horticultural Society held a show- in Allan Gardens which was a great success and as the public was admitted free, the attendance was so large as to cause pangs of envy to those inter- ested in the big chrysanthemum show. As the prizes to be awarded were for amateurs it would be interesting to some of our athletic associations to know where some of the staid and stately exhibitors received their status to qualify. The Trethewey model farm will open a store on Yonge street, which will be used more as a show room to display the products of the firm. How this will apply to the flower section will be watched with interest. Wm. Fendlej-, Brampton, is making a tour of western Canada, taking a car- load of show horses with which he ex- pects to clear up a few prizes. This is no new venture for Fendley, for it would take a hustling David Harura to beat him on a horse deal. A. E. Moore, who has been on the sick list, is again back in harness. He lost 30 pounds at the rate of one pound a day. H. G. D. Springfield, Mo. — The annual elec- tion of ofHcers of the Pioneer Floral Co. was held July 18, the old officers being re-elected as follows : W. D. Murray, president; L. H. Murray, vice- president; R. R. Ricketts, secretary. Extra Fine Rose Stock ,non 01. -/..■•. Pef '00 Per 1000 '?SS?,^2-!n. Cardinal $io 00 $90 00 600 .3H-in. Perle 750 70 CO 2500 2Hin. Richmond SCO 45 CO 1000 2H-in. Kaiserin 300 23 00 CH RYS ANTHEMUMS Only the following varieties on hand: Oct. Frost, Halliday, Roosevelt. Per 100 Per 1000 Christmas, Eaton. Schrimpton $2 50 $20 00 Pompons— Briola, Klondike. Baby. Garza. Zenobia, Diana 2 50 20 00 Smilax,3-in $40 00 per 1000 Sprengerl, 2 in., ready lor shift .... 25 00 per 1000 Poehlmann Bros. Co. (Morton Grove, m. Wooster, 0. A voluntary petition in bankruptcy was filed, July 14, at Cleveland for F. H. De Witt & Co., florists, and Frank H. De Witt personally. The liabilities are estimated at $10,000 and the assets at .?7,000. The firm is an old established one and although there were rumors of financial difficulties the bankruptcy proceedings came as a sur- prise as everyone thought Mr. De Witt was making money. A year ago the firm moved from its old location in Bever and Bowman streets to the present one on College avenue. The assets include the real estate and the greenhouse stock and $6,000 of the lia- bihties are secured by mortgage. The matter is referred to W. F. Keen, ref- eree in bankruptcy, and a trustee will be appointed. Eugene, Ore — W. O. Heckart is building a conservatory 40x130 feet for the Misses Ida and Harriet Patter- son. 34 The American Florist, July JO. TRADE LIST Clematis, paniculata. strong plants. $10.00 per 100; Passinora coerulea. 3-in. pots .$5.00 per 100. Rose Gcraniams, 3 in. pots. $4.00 per 100. Plants Irom ZVi-in. pots. $3.00 per 100; Chrysantbemiuns, SVhite Cloud. Pacific Su- preme. Golden Glow, Ivory, Bailey. Klondike. Lulu. Asparagos Sprengerl, 2 in. pots. $2.00 per 100; 2H in. pots. $3.00 per 100. SalvlB, Bonfire 3 in. pots, $3.C0 per 100, Begonia Vernon in bloom. 3in. pots, $S.0O per 100, Asparagus Spren^en, stronK plants from 3-in. pots $5(0 per 100. POinsettias, 3 in. pots. $5.00 per 100. C. EISELE, 11th and Westmoreland Sts, Pliiladelpliia, Pa. Lake Forest (.111.) Sweet Pea Show. The sweet pea exhibition given by the Horticultural Society of Lake For- est, July 23, was a decided success. The flowers exhibited were very good in quality considering the hot weather. One of the largest exhibits was that of A. M. Day, and great credit is due to J. L. TJrdahl, his gardener. He ex- hibited 42 varieties of perennials and 67 of annuals, properly named with scientific and common names. A cer- tificate of merit and first prize was given for this perfect collection, Cyrus H. McCormick, E. O. Orpet, superintendent, was another exhibitor that deserves credit for his large col- lection of perennials and annuals which was artistically arranged on the stage. First and second prize was his reward. Frank Farwell, Sidney Beleb, gardener, had a fine collection of an- nual flowers. His were the most per- fect to be seen among the exhibits. First prize was given this collection. Ernest Hamill, Chris, Peterson, gar- dener, had a good collection of sweet peas artistically arranged. One nov- elty exhibited by Mr. Hamill, Sut- ton's Fairy Queen sweet pea, was one of the finest of its kind. It is of recent introduction and it alone was worth coming to the show to see. One of the best and largest collections of sweet peas was exhibited by D. H. Hanson of Prairie View, Max Zschan, garden- er. First prize was given this splen- did collection of 23 varieties and 13 varieties of novelties of recent intro- duction. Mrs. D. M. Cumming's exhibit of sweet peas is worthy of special men- tion for its exquisite color in flowers and arrangement. Second prize was given this collection. Mrs. James Hey- worth's (J. Peterson, gardener), exhib- its of sweet peas entered in three classes, had the honor of receiving the most first prizes. Mrs. E. Russell's collection of sweet peas was fine and especially the new sweet pea, E. J, Deal. A prize for this flower offered by "Vaughan's Seed Store, was awarded to Mrs. Russell. The first sweet corn of the season grown in Lake Forest was shown by Mrs. Russell, showing her ability as vegetable gardener as well as florist. Other exhibitors were B. A. Eckhart, collection of perennials. Miss H. Un- derwood, collection of annuals and vase of flowers, and John Farwell, Jr. It is very much regretted that this exhibit given free to the public was not patronized as it should have been. Great credit should be given those gardeners that arranged the show. Tenaflt, N. J.— G. W. Lounsbury and wife have just returned from a two months' trip through California and Colorado. YAiHAN'S Winter Flowering SWEET PEAS New Seed Ready in August. White Seeded Sweet Peas. Put seed in water over night, then put in box or flat and in a temperature of 60 degrees. Keed will germinate in two days and then can be sown. Angellno, Self pink JfO 20 Christmas Pink, Pink and white 10 Christmas White, 10 Earliest of All, Pink and white 10 Mont Blanc, White 10 lb. .$1 60 1 GO 1 00 86 60 Mrs. Alexander Wallace, Lavender 15 Mrs. W. W. Smalley, .\ pleasing satin pink ., 20 Mrs. Geo. Lewis, Pure white 26 Mrs. William Sim, Salmon pink 20 lb. 1 00 1 50 2 60 1 50 If sweet peas are wanted for Christmas, sow the seed in well-ventilated houses, not before August 16, nor after Au|||tt*t 25. This sowing will bloom from November 1 until April. For the main crop in January or February, sow about September 15. If the best sweet pea flowers are wanted for Easter (April 16 in 1911), sow the first part of November. Vaughan's Seed Store^ Chicago. New York. California Reliable Bvlb Company LEEDHAM'S HOME-GROWN BULBS are better and cheaper than imported stock. When you order our bulbs, you get just what you order of strong, vigorous and healthy bulbs. NOTE THESE PRICES: Per 1000 Per 1000 Stella $ 2.00 Double Von Sion... $10.00 Figaro 2 00 Cynosure 2.00 P'rinceps 10.00 Empress 10.00 Sir Watkin 10.00 Emperor 12.00 Paper White 8.00 Grand Monarque... 2.00 Order now or send for complete wholesale price list. TBE LEEDBAM BULB CO., fSSSS^ Primula Obcooica Gi^ntea, Grandiflora andiRosea Varieties. 2in.. ready about .Aueust 1 st to 13th. $2,00 per 100. Cash with order. Chinese Primroses Mixed, ready about Aue. tst to ISth, $2.00 per 100. Cash witli order. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI Strong 2-in., $1.50 per 100. Cash with order. WOOLSEY, The Florist, 80CKFORD, ILL. Cleveland. STOCK SCARCE. From an abundance of stock to al- most a scarcity is the way it now stands. Up to a week ago stock seemed quite plentiful, but the past week was just the reverse, with the exception of sweet peas, which still come in quantity, although mostly short in the stem. Asters are coming .in but slowly, every grower praying for rain to help him save the crop. Roses of all kinds, but mostly short stem, and small flowers are just about equal to the demand. A few gladioli are arriving daily, Easter lilies meet with a fair demand, Candidum lilies are about done. Japanese lilies in pink and white are on the market, the demand fair. Chrysanthemnm Plants From 2V2-in. Pots. WHITE Per 100 1000 Oct, Frost $2 00 $15 00 White Cloud 2 00 15 00 Kalb 2 00 1500 YELLOW Monrovia 2 OO 15 00 Oct. Sunshine 2 00 15 00 Appleton 2 00 15 00 Halliday 2 00 15 00 J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO., JOLIET, ILL. Robert Craig Co... SSg. PALMS and Novelties In Decorative Plants. Market and 49th Sis., Philadelphia, Pa NOTES. Miss Jessie Nichols, bookkeeper for Kirchner's, is spending her vacation at Silver Lake, camping for two weeks. A. M. Coe, North Olmstead, reports it is so dry there that they are un- able to water the carnations in the houses, and everything in the fields Is suffering for want of water. C. B. i^to. The American Florist. 36 A FEW GOOD THINGS YOlJ WANT. Rex Begonia. 2'iii. $5.00 per UO. Geraninms, NHtt. Perkins, Grant, La Favorite. R. C. tl.2S: 2-in. poti. $2.00: 3-in.. $4.00 per 100: Viaud. Castellane. Poitevine. )aalin. Ricard. Buchner. R. C, $1.50; 2in. pots, $2.50: 3in.,$5.00 per 100. Wbitmani Ferns. 4-in. 25c each. Vlnca V»r., 2-in. $2.00 per 100. Roses, Bride Maids and Gates. 3 in.. $5.00 per 100. Dracena Ind., 4-in.. $10.00 per 100. Cash with order. No C. O. D. All shipments at rislc of purchasers, after beinsr delivered to the express companies properly packed in £ood order GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. Whltmsnl, 3-inch stock. 6c.; 4in.$1.50 per do7. Supeiblssima, 4 inch. 15c. 6-inch 25c each. W. W. COLES, KOKOMO, INDIANA. JOSEPH HEACOCK CO. WYNCOTE, PA. Growers of Fine Kentias Send for Price List. Lexington, Ky. Summer quietness and Iieat have been general the past week, conse- quently business has been quiet as a whole and all are affected with that tired feeling so common in the sum- mer months. There Is the usual sum- mer business, a little in the morning, and in the afternoon a look at the ball game now and then if the team is at home. The stock of flowers is good and quite up to the summer standard. My Maryland and Killar- ney roses are the leaders and some good Kaiserins are to be had every now and then. Carnations are in very poor shape and will be so until the new crop arrives. Gladioli are not so plenti- ful just now but the quality is very good, notably America and Augusta. Outdoor sweet peas were all destroy- ed by the recent heavy rains we had here the first of the month. Asters have made their appearance but they are nothing to speak of as yet. Xiilium roseum and rubrum are in good supply and the quality is very good. Easter lilies are also good. Gypsophila is much used. Stocks, candytuft and a great variety of other flowers are to be seen and had at very reasonable prices at present. Antirrhinums are good and plentiful and sell fairly well. Green goods are in good supply with a slow demand. NOTES. The boys at the J. A. Keller Estate have everything planted and stock is in first class condition. One-half of a large rose house was planted to young stock while the other half will be grown on the second year to see whicii will give the best results as the firm has never grown any roses over the second season. Approximately 20,000 carnations have been planted and they are a picture of health. One house of ferns plunged in pots are also looking well; 5,000 primulas and cyclamens coming on for the holidays are in good condition. Six large benches have been planted containing 6,000 chrysanthe- mums of standard varieties. J. Ferdinand Keller, manager of the J. A. Keller Estate, on East Sixth street, will leave for a two weeks' camping trip with friends at Fort Nel- son on the Kentucky river. We all wish him good luck while away. SPECIAL LOW OFFER of Freshly Imported For Balance of Month Only. Cattleya Trianae, in splendid condi- tion, well leaved and plump, in cases of 400 bulbs, 40-50 plants, $40.00 per case. Cattleya Schroderae, the only Cat- tle^-a you can depend on for Easter, fine plants, in cases of 400 bulbs, $65 00 per case. Cattleya Speciostssima, superb plants, in cases of 400 bnlbs, $48.00 per CaSe. Cattleya Labiata. A few cases only. This variety is getting scarce. Buy them now Cases of 400 bulbs, $50.00 per case. Dendrobium Formosiun Giganteum, best paying White Orchid there is. Fine plants, with 6 to 8 bulbs, $125.00 per 100; fine plants, with 9 to 12 bulbs, $200.00 per 100. All the above prices are net. No discount of any kind will be allowed. We also recommend our stock of Established Orchids and Orchid Peat, Live Sphagnum Moss, Orchid Baskets, Etc , Etc. If you do not have our catalog, write us for one. LAGER & HURRELL, Orchid Growers and Importers, Summit, N. J The Remain- ing Stock of Orchids Now in Excel- lent Condition 4O0 Cattleya Trianae, established stock. 5 to 8 breaks. 300 Cattleya Labiata. 4 to 6 breaks. 100 Cattleya Schroederae, 4 to 6 b'eaks. k\\ the above named at $200 each. 200 Cattleya Percivaliana, at $l.C0 200 Cypripedinm Leeannm. at SO 150 ' ].00 75 ■• •■ •■ 2X0 Cleaning Up on Roses"-Splendld Value 2000 each. Bride, Maids and Richmond. 1000 Rhea Reld, at 6c 3000 Beauties, at isc 50O My Maryland, grafted stock at 20c CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J. See It at Rochester -NEW CARNATION- "CHRISTMAS CHEER" Easy to grow. Easv to sell. It will make a fortune for you, HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. F*r*i irx r* o «s ^ Forbesi, 2in. $2.00 per 100: Chinese Primroses. 2-in. $2.00 per 100: Heliotrope, 2in IVjc. ROOTED CITTTINGS. Prepaid: Stevia, 75c per 100. J6.1J0 per 1000. Cash with order. BYER BROS., Ghambersburg, Pa. Anderson & White, Georgetown street, are cutting thousands of out- door flowers such as Shasta daisies, pansies, coreopsis, gaillardias, achil- lea, etc., and report a good demand for them. Kelley & Curren, Clifton Heights, have some good ferns coming on for fall sales this year. Tlie Michler Bros. Co., on East Max- well street, will have some good as- ters this summer. L. L. C. Summit, N. J. — Andrew Wilson who conducted the Colonial Flower Shop on Springfield avenue has sold his inter- ests in the firm to William Death who has for the past nine months been a partner in the firm. ORCHIDS... Largest Importers, Exporters, Growers, and Bybridists In the World. SANDER, St. Albans, Eng. NEW YORK OFFICE: 258 Broadway, Room 721 T. MELLSTROM. Agent. ORCHIDS Just Arrived in fine condition: Oncidium Varicosum Rogersii, O. Marshallianum. O. Forbesii. Laslia Purpurata. L. CinnabarJDa, Cattleya Citrina. Odontofjlossum Grande. GARILLO & BALDWIN, Mamaroneck, N. Y. FOR SALE Good strong Lawson Carnation plants out of 4-inch pots, $6.00 per 100 or $55.00 per 1000. M. RICHMOND, Erdman Ave. Baltlmofe, Md. VIOLET PLANTS FOR SALE Marie Louise and Farquhar violet Plants, strong and healthy, $2.50per 100 or $20.00 per 1000. Enclose 10c for sample. JOEDf G. BAHRET, Poughlceepsle, N.T. s« The American Florist. July 30, Index to Advertisers Advance Lo The IV American Spawn Co 26 Amiine V. C 15 Anderson Flo Co 23 Anderson S A 22 Andorra Nurseries .. 29 Aphine Mfi: Co 4S Ascbmann Godfrey .. 31 Atlanta blorai Co.... 23 Augspurk'er U & Son .>1 Baer lulius 22 Baliret lolin G. 35 Baker Wal(etield Co 45 Barrows H H &Son. 31 Bassctt& Washburn 13 Bayersdorfer H Ill Beaven E A 20 Bernins H G.... 16 Berrydale Exp Gar . 29 Bertermann Bros Co 22 Berwind White I oal & Mining Co 42 Black Chas 29 Black GoQ] Coal 6t Coke Co. .... 41 Blackistone Z D 22 Bobbink &Atkins... 29 Boddington AT. II 3n Bodger Jno&SonsCo II Boland J B Co 22 BrantHentz Flo Co. 31 Braslan Seed Gro Co 24 Breitmever's J Sons. It Bridf^eman's II Brown rtter 25 Budlong J A 15 Buds 25 Burpee W A &Co... II Byer Bros .35 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 20 Camp Conduit Co.. .IV Carrillo & Baldwin . 35 Chi Carn Co I Chi House WreckCo 36 Clark The EB Co. . 25 Clarke's Sons David. 22 Cleveland CutFlo Co 23 Coles WW 35 Cooke Geo H 23 Cotsonas Geo&Co.. 20 Cowee W J 46 Craig Robt Co 34 Crump Frank F 23 Cunningham JosH., 3^ Daniels & Fisher 23 DardsChas 23 Deamud J B Co 15 Derby Henry IV Detroit Flower Pot.. Ill Dietsch A &Co IV DillerCask'y& Keen 45 Dillon J L I Dingee & Conard Co 29 Dorner F & Sons Co 31 Dreer HA .... 33 46 DunlopJohnH ... 23 Dutch Bulb Seed Growers' Co 25 Edwards Fold'g BoxIII Eichholz Henry 35 EiseleC 34 Eldridge Coal Co 43 Elliott W H 16 Ellwaneer & Barry 28 Emmans Geo M 35 Eyres H G 22 Fisher H A & Co .22 FiskeSeed Co. ..II Florists' Hail Assn.. 4S Foley Mfg Co 45 For Sale and Rent.. 11 FordM C 19 Froment H E 19 Frost Chas GalvinThosF. ... Garland Geo M Co. Gasser J M Co. . . . Gem City Boiler Co Giatras Geo. 25 22 45 •/2 46 32 Giblin & Co IV 19 22 19 41 41 Gols'n Diian CoalCo 43 Gorham it Chapline. 36 Gretsch & Ordonez Bros Gude Bros Guttman .Mex J Hariwtll FG Co Hammond L M Coal Co Harri J burg- Franklin Coal Co 42 • Heacock Jos Co 35 Heinl John & Son ... 23 Herr Albert M 32 Herrmann.^ ... 46 Hess & Swoboda 22 Hews A H&Co Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill Hill The EG Co.... I HippardE 45 Hitchings&Co 47 Hoerber Bros IS Holm & Olson 23 Holton & Hunkel... 16 Hooker H M Co 45 HuntE H 15 47 Igoe Bros. 46 IsbcllSM &Co II Jackson & Perkins . 29 Johnson D D 43 Johnson VV W& Son II Johnston Heating Co 46 Kasting \V F Co ... 19 Keller Geo & Sons.. 11 1 Keller J B&Sons... 23 Kellogg Geo M . . . 23 Kennicott Bros Co.. 15 Ky. Tob Product Co. 48 Kessler Bros 19 King Constructn. . . . 36 Kohr A F Ill Kramer I N & Son. Ill Krick's Letters Ill Kroeschell Bros Co.. 46 Kruchten John 15 Kuehn C A 16 KuhlGeo A 31 Kyle & Foerster 15 Lager & Hurrell 35 LandrethSeedCo II Langjabr A H 19 Leedham BulbCo... 34 Leedle Floral Co.... 31 Lord & Burnham 47 McCallumCo 17 McConnell Alex .... 23 McCray Refrig. Co.. Ill McCulIough's J M Sons Co 16 McKellar Chas. W.. 13 McKcnna P 22 Mastin J G& Co... 48 Matthews Florist 23 May & Co LL .... 23 Met Material Co IV Mette Henry 25 Meyer John C & Co. 48 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 20 Millang Aug 19 Moninger J C Co. . . . 46 Moon The Wm HCo 29 Moore Hentz &Nash 19 Morehead MtgCo... 36 Morse CC & Co 24 Munk Floral Co 16 Murphy William 16 Murray Samuel 23 Myers Florist 22 Nat Flo B of Trade.. 20 Natural Guano Co... 43 N V Cut Flower Ex. 19 Niessen Leo Co 17 Oeschlin Frank 32 Palethorpe PR Co.. 48 Palmer W J & Sons. 23 Park Floral Co 22 Pape &Bergmann,.. II Perfection Chera Co 48 Peters & Reed Pot'yIII Peterson J A I Gorham ^ Chaplinc Printery Inc. CATALOGUES PRICE LISTS. HALFTONES, ENGRAVINGS and PRINTING FOR FLORISTS. 358 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES WKITE FOR FIGURES. 91 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO Phoenix Nursery Co. 29 Pierce FOCo 48 PiersonFRCo I 27 Pitou Eugene Jr. ... 29 Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 24 Pittsburg Cut FloCo 17 Pittsburg Florist Ex 17 Poehlmann Bros Co 12 33 PollworthCCCo.IIl 22 Pulveriz'd ManureCo 43 Quaker City Machine Works IV Raedlein Basket Co III Randall A L Co.... 15 Randolph & Mc Clements 46 Ready Reference 37 Reed& Keller 46 Rein berg Geo 15 Reinbcrg Peter 13 Rice Bros 16 RiceJeromeBSeedCo 25 Kichniond M 35 Rock WL Co 22 Robinson Henry M Co 20 Rohnert Waldo II Routzahn Seed Co... II Sabransky \V. 31 Sander & Son 35 Schmidt J C 31 Schulz Jacob 23 Scott John 32 Scranton Flo Sup Co 25 Shaffer Geo C 22 Sharp Partridge&CoIV Sheridan WF 19 Smith A W&Co.... 23 Smith Elmer D &Co 32 Smith Henry 23 Smith PJ 19 Smith Wm C 16 Smith W & T Co I Smits Jacs 29 Solelliet 27 Stearns LumbcrCo.. .IV Sterling Emery Wheel Co Ill Stokes Seed Co 25 StoothoS H A Co.... 48 Storrs & Harrison Co 29 Superior Machine & Boiler Works... 46 Syracuse Pottery Co. Ill Thompson Car Co.. 34 Thomson Wm &Son 43 Thorburn J M& Co.. II Totty Chas H 35 Traendlv & Schenck 19 Vaughan & Sperry.. 14 Vaughan's SeedStore .. I II 25 27 32 34 48 Vick's Sons Jas 25 Vincent RJr I 26 Vosters S A &Sons. 28 Wagner Park Cons.. 29 Weeber & Don II Weiland &Risch.... IS Welch Bros 16 Whitsett RCCoal & Mining Co 41 Wictor Bros 15 Wild Gilbert H 29 WilksSMfg Co 46 Wilson RobtG 23 Withers John T 29 Wittbold GeoCo.... 22 Wolfskin J W 23 Wood Bros 31 WooIseyThe Florist 34 Wrede H II Voung & Nugent 19 V^oungs 22 Zangen O V 25 Zech & Mann 15 Zvolanek Anton II Send Advertisements Early for Best Results. King Iron Frame Greenhouses 'Ask the Man Who Has One." I^etter from W. new construction: J. Palmer & Son, two years after adopting the We have now had your Iron Frame CoDstructioti in use in our new carna- tion rangi- for two years, and have found it entirely satisfactory, ample strcnp. and at the same time castins the minimum amount of shade. We have in the past largely used the flat rafter type of iron frame house, but adopted the King Type on its merits and not on the question of price, ihoutih quotations we received for tho fiat iron rafter houses were 40% higher than yours. We consider the Iron Frame House the best and believe that you have promoted the best inturests of growers by introducing a superior type of Iron Frame Construction, which is so reasonable in price that there is no longer any excuse tor the building of either cheap wooden houses or expen- sive types of iron frame houses. Wishing you every success, we remain. Yours respectfully. W.J. PALMER & SON. Send for Balletin No. 35, whlcb describes the King Iron Frame Construction. KING CONSTRUCTION CO., North TonawanHa, N. Y. MR, FLORIST, IF YOU WERE SHOWN: That by the installation of a good tilting steam trap you would effect a savingin fuel sufficient to pay for the trap in from three to six months. That you would Increase the efficiency of your steam lines by draining them of all condensation. That this pure hot condensation could be returned to the boilers as feed water by means of this trap without the assistance of pump or injector. Would it not be a matter of considerable import to yon? The MOREHEAD Tilting Return Steam Trap will do this and more. WRITE FOR TRAP BOOK AND TRIAL OFFER PROPOSITION. MOREBEAD MFG. CO., p«p»^'"'«"' "''" Detroit, Mich. HEATING PLANTS standard Steam and Hot Water Heating Plants WONDERFUL VALUES. We can positively save you from 30 to 75 per cent on Heating Equipment of all kinds. Our plants are of the most modern type, and only the highest grade material enters into their construction. We guarantee them to be exactly as represented, and highly satisfactory in every way. You run no risks. Send us a sketch or diagram of your building and let us make you an estimate. Do Not Wait Until Cold Weather to Install Your Plant. Start Now Send for our Special Heating Catalog, filled with valuable information; tells you every angle and phase of the "Heating Question," and how you can make one dollar do the work of two by installing the plant yourself. Ask for Booklet No. 47. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKIHG CO., 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago Up=to=Date Directory Giving all th« Country*! PRreE $3 00 Florists Seedsmen Nurserymen igio. The American Florist. 37 Ready Reference Section 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ALYSSUM. Alyssum, dwf. and giant, 3-in., $3 per 100. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsli, Md. ALTERNANTHERAS. Alternantheras, strong rooted cuttings. P. major, red. 50c per 100; $4 per 1,000. A. nana, yellow. 50c per 100; $4 per 1.000; Bril- liantissima, best red, 60c per 100; $5 per l.QOO. R. R. Davis & Co., Morrison. 111. Alternantheras, red and yellow, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-ln.. $1.50 per doz. ; $7 per 100; 4-in., $1.50 per doz. Sprengeri. 2-iii.. $2.50 per 100; 3-ln., $1 per doz.; $6 oer 100; 4-in., $1.25 per doz.; $10 per 100. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co., Peoria, 111. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2V>-in.. stron?. $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1.000. Asparagus Spren- geri. strong. $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1.000. Skidelsky & Irwin Co.. 1215 Betz Bldg., Phim- delphia. Pa. Asparagus plumosus. 2% -in.. $3 i>er 100; $27.50 per 1,000. Sprengeri, 214-in.. 2c; 4-in., 9c. Mosbxk Greenhouse Co.. Onarga, 111. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-ln., $2 per 100; 2^-in., $3; 3-in., $5. C. Eisele. 11th and Westmore- land Sts.. Philadelphia. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Sprengeri, 2Vi-in., $3 per 100; extra strong for benching. •W'ettlin Floral Co., Hornell, N. Y. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. extra heavy. 3»^- In.. $4 per 100. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney. Ohio. Asparagus Sprengeri, ly^-va.. $2 per 100: Plumosus, 21^-in., $2. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware. O. Asparagus Sprengeri. 3-in., $4 per 100. E. G. Hill Co.. Richmond, Ind. Asparagus Sprengeri, $15 per 1,000. A. M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in.. $25 per 1,000. Poeblmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, HI. Asparagus bprengerl. 2-in., $1.50 per 100. Woolsey. Florist, Rookford. 111. ARAUCARIAS, Araucarias. For prices and varieties see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Asch- mann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. ASTERS. Asters, $1.75 per 1,000; 5,000, J7.50. J. C. Schmidt. Bristol, Pa. AZALEAS. Azaleas. Jaca Smits, Naarden, Holland. BAY TREES. Bay trees. For prices and sizes, see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vanghan's Seed Store, Chicago & New York. BAY TREES, ail sizes of best quality. Write for prices. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sld- ney, Ohio. Bay trees, standard, 7 ft.. $8 per pair. G. Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Bay trees. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. BEGONIAS. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, extra fine strong plants. 2^-in.. $15 per 100; $140 per 1,000; 3-in., $25 per 100. Skidelsky & Irwin Co., 1215 B e tz Bldg.. Philadelphia. Pa. Begonia Lorraine, 2^-in., twice transplanted, $12 per 100; in 500 lots, $50 the 500. Julius ICo&hrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. Rex Begonias, 2-In., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N, J. Begonias, Gloire de Lorraine, 4-ln., 25c; Lonsdale, 4-ln.. 25c. G. Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Begonia, Glory of Cincinnati. J. A. Peter- son, Westwood. Cincinnati. O. Begonia Veiuon, 3-In.. $5 per 100. 0. Eisele, lltb and Westmoreland Sts.. Philadelphia. BOXWOOD. Bos trees. For prices and sizes, see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaugan's Seed Store. Chicago a nd New Yortt. Box trees„ all sizes. Asli for special list. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford. N. J. Boxwood. Bobbink & Atliins. Rutherford, N. J. BDLBS. Bulbs. Narcissus per 1,000: Stella. $2; Figaro, $2: Cvnosure. $2: Princeps. $10: Empress. $10: Dbl. Von Sion. $10; Sir Watiiin. $10: Emperor. $12; Paper White. $8; Grand Monarque. $8. The Leedham Bulb Co.. Santa Cruz. Callt. Builjs. Lilium Harrisii. 6-7. 350 to case, $17.50 per case; $6 per 100: 7-9, 200 to ease. $18 per case: $10 per 100; 9-11, 100 to case, $20 per case; $25 per 100. F. K. Plerson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Bulbs, laiium Harrisii. 5-7, $40 per 1.000; G-7, $60: 7-9, $85. French freeslas, ^4 to %- in.. $9 per 1,000; % to ^A-in., $6.50. Vanghan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Bulbs. Milium longlfloruui multl.. 7 0. $50 per 1,000. Giganteum. 7-9. $65. Formosum, 7-9. $n5. Buds. 76 Barcla.v St., New York. Chinese sacred lilies, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Dingee & Conard Co.. West Grove, Pa. Bulbs, French, hyacinths, narcissus, freesla, Soleillet, Hortlculteur, Toulon, France. Bulbs, all kinds. J. M. Thorbum & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. ~Bulbs. 'all florists' varieties. H. E. Flske Seed Co. . Faneull Hall Square, Boston. EuIbsT Callas. Holland, Mich. Berrydale Exp. Gardens, CACTI. Cacti. Over 100 varieties of cacti, from $7 per 100 up. Write for 28-page catalogue and prices to the trade. Also Mexican Resurrec- tion plants. The Francis E. Lester Company, nept. 7. Mesllla Park, N. M. CANNAS. Cannas. Richard Wallace, J. D. Eisele. 4-in., $7 per 100. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Cannas, fall or winter dellver.v. R. Vin- cent, Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. CARNATIONS. FIELD GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Ready about August 15. Per 100. Per 1.000. 4.000 Beacon $7.00 $60.00 4.000 White Enchantress 7.00 CO.OO .1.000 Enchantress 8.00 50.00 6.000 White Perfection 6.00 50.00 4.000 Rose Pink Enchantress.. 6.00 50.00 2.000 Victorv 0.00 .TO.OO 2.000 Ladv Bountiful 6.00 .'iO.OO 2.000 Law'son-Enchantress 6.00 50.00 These plants are strong and healthy, and by tho lOth or middle of .\usust will be in EX- CELLENT condition for ii'enching. AH orders will be filled strictly in rotation and will give satisfaction. SKIDELSKY & IRWIN CO.. 1215 Belz Bldg.. Phiifidelnhin. Pm. 35.000 Field-Grown Carnation Plants, from sandy loam. Enchantress. Victory. Winsor, Red and "white Lawson. Boston Market. $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Cash or C. O. D.. North- western Floral Co.. Wilmette. 111. Carnation Christm.TS Cheer. Henry Eichholz. Waynesboro. Pa. Carnations, fine, strong, healthy and clean field-grown plants ready for immediate ship- ment: 5,000 Winsor, 2,000 White Enchantress, 3,500 R. P. Enchantress. 4,000 L. P. Enchant- ress. 4.500 Beacon. Write for prices. D. G. Griilbortzer. Alexandria. Va. Carnations. W. Enchantress. W. Perfection, R. P. Enchantress. Enchantress. Victory Wi- nona. Lawson-Enchantress. Winsor. Beacon. $8 per 100; $50 per 1.000. W. Sahransky, Ken- ton, O. Carnations. Lawson, 4-in.. $6 per 100; $55 per 1.000. M. Richmond. Erdman Ave.. Baltimore, ■Md. Carnation Alvlna, 10-20 shoots. $10 per 100; 5-10 shoots, $7.60; Henry Eichholz. Waynes- boro. Pa. Carnations, field-grown, August 1, Apple Blossom, Wanoka, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. Want.lta Greenhouse, Barneveld, N. Y. Carnations, Conquest. Sangamo. Mary Tol- man. $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Chicago Carnation Co.. Jollet. 111. Carnations. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafay- ette, Ind. Carnations. Wood Bros.. Fishkill, N. Y. ~ CHRYSANTHEMUMS. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. OUT OF SOIL. White. Per 100 Yellow. Per 100 Oct. Frost $2.00 R. Hallida.v $2.00 W. Ivory 2.00 W. BonnafEon . . 2.00 Snow Queen 2.00 Yellow. Golden Glow 2.00 Monrovia 2.00 R. Hallidav Y. Bonnaffon . . 2.00 G. Beauty 2.0O Pink. Pink Ivory 2.00 Red. Black Hawk 2.00 2-INCH STOCK. Per 100 .Souv. de Scande- Snow Queen 2.50 lans 2.50 Early Snow 2.50 Black Hawk . . . 2.50 R. Halliday 2.50 POTTED PLANTS FOR POT CrLTUBE. White. Per 100 Yellow. Per 100 Oct. Frost $2.00 G. Beauty $2.00 White Ivory .... 2.00 Pink. W. Bonnaffon 2.00 Pink Ivory 2.00 Yanoma 2.00 Red. Y'ellow. Black Hawk . . . 2.00 Golden Glow 2.00 Intensity 2.00 Monrovia 2.00 2-INCH STOCK POMPONS. Baby Margaret ..$2.50 K. Cowill $2.50 Babv 2.50 Mrs. E. Roberts. 2.50 Klondike 2.50 PiUoria 2.50 Quinola 2.50 Earlswood Beauty 2.50 Lulu 2.50 Ireup Cozy 2.50 Ladvsmith 2.50 Diana 2.50 Rob Roy 2.50 ^ WIETOR BROS. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. THE BIG LEADERS. Pres. Taft (glisten- ing curly white); Gloria (the Enchantress): Mrt. W. E. Kelley (yellow); also the Xmas dollar makers. J. Rosette and Golden Chadwlck, plants, $4; R. C, $3. Frost. Early Snow. Touset. B. May, Nonin, Shaw. Bnguchard. plants. $2.50; R. C., $1.50, Prime stock, guaranteed. Cash only. The Union City Greenhouses, Union City, Pa. ^^_ Chrysanthemums, Oct. Frost. Halliday, Roose- velt, Christmas, Eaton. Schrimpton. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1.000. Pompons: Briola. Klon- dvke. Baby, Garza, Zenobia, Diana. $2.50 pet 100; $20 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Mor- ton Grove. 111. _^ Chrysanthemums. 214-in.; Oct. Frost, W. Cloud. Monrovia. Oct. Sunshine. Appleton, Hal- liday, $2 per 100; $15 per 1.000. Y. Baton, $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1.000. J. D. Thompson Carnation Co.. Jollet. 111. Chrysanthemums. We have 75 varieties. In- cluding singles and pompons. $15 per 1,000. "Enough Sed." Ehman's, Corfu, N. Y. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reterence Department, Write Us About It 38 The American Florist, fuiy JO, Clirysanthemmna, White Cloud. P. Supreme. O. Glow. Ivory, Bailey. Klondike, Lulu. 2M>-ln.. S3 per 100. C. Elsele, lltli and Westmoreland Sta.. I'hilndelpbla. . Clirystuitbeiiuinis. leading vara. Wood Bros., Plahklll. N. V. Chrysantbemums. Elmer D. Smltb & Co., Adrian. Mich. CLEMATIS. Clematis paulculata. tlO per 100. C. Elsele. nth and Westmoreland Sts.. Philadelphia. CYCLA MENS. Cyclamen peralcnm glganteum from 4. -In. pots, stocky; plenty of leaves and well set to buds. Must be sold quick or shitted. O. i. Mahan, R. P. No. 8, Dayton, O . Cyclamens. 2-ln., $3.00 per lOU; 3-lncb.. $1 per doz.; $7 per 100; 4-ln., $2 per doz.; ?15 per 100. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co., Peoria, 111. Cyclamen Perslcum Giganteum, large flower- ing, mixed colors, tine busby stock, 4-ln., $10 per 100. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shiremanstown, Pa. Cyclamen Giganteum. 3-ln.. $7 per 100; 4-iu.. $15. Skldelsky & Irwin Co., 1215 Betz Bldg.. Philadelphia. Pa. Cvclamen, 2-in.. ?3.50 per 100; 3-in.. $1 per Nutt. $1 per 1.000. A. M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. DAHLIAS, Dahlia Earl of Pembroke. $4 per 100; fleld- grown. undivided roots. Order today. Wagner Park Conservatories. Sidney, O. Dahlias, field clumps. $6 per 100; fJ5 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. Dahlias, Pape & Bergman, Quedlinburg, Ger- many. DRACENAS. Dracena Indlvlsa, 4-ln., SIO per 100; also fine plants from 2-ln. pots. $2 per 100; S18 per l.OOO. Wettlla Floral Co., Homell, N. Y. Dracena Indivisa, 4-in., $10 per 100. Geo. M. Eromans, Newton, N. J. Dracenas. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. FERNS. Over million and a halt of Fern Seedlings. Strong, healthy stock now ready for potting. Assortment of 15 best varieties for fern dish filling, my selection, $1 per 100; $9.50 per 1,000; $8.50 per 1,000 in 25,000 and $8 per 1,000 In 50,000 lots. Small orders of 100 and 200 can be sent by mall if desired aud postage of 10c per 100 is remitted. Satisfaction and safe arrival guaranteed or money refunded. Cibotium Schie- dei, 2-in.. $3.25 per doz.; $25 per 100; $240 per 1,000; 5-in., $1, and 6-in., $1.75 each. Adian- tum cuneatum, best maidenhair fern for cut fronds, 214-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Assorted ferns for fern dishes, 2i4-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. J. F. ANDERSON, Fern Specialist, Short HUls. N. J. Ferns, Boston, 214-in., $4.50 per 100; 4-in., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; 5-in.. $3 per doz.; $25 per 100. Whitman!, 2%-ln., $5 per 100; 4-in., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; 5-ln., $3 per doz.; $25 per 100. Assorted for dishes, 2-in., $3 per doz. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co.. Peoria. 111. Ferns. Elegautissima, improved, 6-in., 50c; Specimen, 8-in. terns, $1 each; 2i4-in., $10 per 100. Elegautissima Compacta, 4-in.. 25c; 6-iu., 50c; 214-in., $10 per 100. Superbissima, 4-in., 25c; Specimens, 8-in., pans, $1. F. R. Pier- son Co.. Tarrytown-on-Huds on, N. Y. Ferns, Boston, Scottli, Wbltmanl, Scholzell, 4-in.. 25c; 5. 5V. and 6-in., 3Dc, 40c, 50c. Ferns for dishes, 2%-in., $3 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Ferns, Boston and Plersonl, 3-ln., 8c. Wblt- manl and Elegautissima, 2^-ln., 6c. Mosbaek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Ferns, Whitmanl, 5-in., 6c; 4-in., $1.50 per doz. Superbissima. 4-in., 15c; 6-in., 25c each. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Neph. Glatrasii, 2Vi-in., $2 per doz.; $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Geo. Glatras, 463 Summit Ave., West Hoboken, N. J. Ferns. For v;irleties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere In this issue. Henry A. Dreer. Inc.. 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Ferns for dishes, 214-lD., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Qoincy St., Chicago. Ferns. Whitman!, 2%-in., $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Neph, MagniSca, 2M!-ln., $15 per 100. H. H. Barrows & Son. Whitman. Mass. Ferns, Whitmanl. 4-in., 25c. Geo. M. Em mans, Newton, N. J. Ferns. John Scott, Rutland Rd. and E. 45tti St., Brookyn, N. Y. GERANIUMS. Rose scented geraniums, $1 per 100; $9 per 1.000. S. W. Carey, Urbana, O. Geraniums, strong, Sin. stock, Heteranthe, Nutt, Jean Viaud, La Favorite, L'Aube, Hill. $2 per 100; $18 per 1.000. Our selection, $17 per 1,000. Pamela, $4 per 100. Anastasie Le- cndrc, $3 per 100. Red Wing, the best novelty of the season, 25c each; $2.50 per doz. Write for geranium catalogue. F. H. DeWltt & Co., Wooster. Ohio. Geraniums, Nntt, Doyle, Perkins, Grant, La Favorite. R. C, $1.25; 2-in.. $2; 3-in., $4 per 100. Viaud. Castellane, Poltevine, Jaulin, Rtc- ard. Buchner, R. C. $1.50; 2-ln., $2.50; 3-in., $5 per 100. Mme. Sallerot, 2-in., $3 per 100. G. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Geraniums, standard vars., 3-ln., $3 per 100: $25 per 1,000. For next season, 2-ln., $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1.000. B. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. SPECIAL OFB'ER, 15.000 Jean Viaud, from 2V'.-in. pots, stock strictly first-class; Immediate delivery, $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1,000. Cash. The W. T. Buckley Co., Sprlngfleld. 111. Rose geraniums, 3-ln., $4 per 100. C. Elsele. nth and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. GREENS. Greens, fancy and dagger ferns, $1.25 per 1.000. Galax, bronze and green, $1.26 per 1,000; 10,000, $7.50. Sphagnum Moss, large bales, $1.25; Leucothoe Sprays, $1 per 100; 1,000, $7.50. Boxwood, 350 per bunch, 50 lbs., $8.50. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, Inc., 38-40 Broadway, Detroit. Mich. Greens, dagger and fancy ferns. $1 per 1,000. Bronze and green galax, $1 per 1,000. Leu- cothoe sprays, $1 per 100; $7.50 per 1,000. Southern wild smilax, branch laurel, laurel fes- tooning, green and sphagnum moss, boxwood sprays. Henry M. Robinson & Co., 15 Prov- ince St.. Boston. Mass. Greens, southern wild smilax, Log mosses, natural and perpetuated. E. A. Heaven, Ever- green. Ala. . Greens, evergreen, fancy and dagger ferns, bronze and green galax. Geo. Cotsonas & Co., 33 W. 2Sth St., New York. Greens, cut palmetto and cycas leaves, galax. leucothoe. ferns, mosses, etc. Kervan Co., 113 W. 28th St., New York. HARDY PLANTS. Herbaceous plants. Bobblnk & Atkins, Ruth- erford. N. J. ^ German Iris, 50 vars.. $6 per 100. Japan Iris, 10 vars., $8 per 100. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. H£LIOTROP£S. Heliotrope. 2-ln., IV^c. Byer Bros., Cham- bersb urg. Pa. _^^^ HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea Arborescens Grandiflora Alba. We have the largest stock of strong 2 and 3-year- old plants in America, at attractive prices. In- spection of stock desired. E. Y. Teas, Center- ville. Ind. IVY. • English ivv. 3-in.. Be. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Jerusalem cherries. 2-ln.. $3 per 100. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co., Peoria, 111. LILACS. Lila cs. Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naarden. Holland. LILY OF THE VALLEY, To Import. Lily of the valley. Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naar- den, Holland. Lily of the valley. Otto Mann, Leipzig, Saxony. Germany. rrom Storafle. Lily of the Valley, cold storage. T. W. Thorburn & Co.. 33 Barclay St., New York. Lily of the valley, cold storage, $12.50 per 1.000. Buds. 76 Barclay St., New York. LOBELLA . Blue lobelia, $1 per 100; $9 per 1,000. S. W. Carey, Urbana, O. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom Spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co.. St. Paul. Minn. Mushroom Spawn. Sure crop. $8 per 100 lbs. Weeber & Don. 114 Chambers St., N. Y. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stoeli, T>lue spruce, berried plants, climbing plants, clematis, conifers, evergreens, funkias. Japan maples, hydrangeas. Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naarden. Holland. Nursery etock, ornamental trees and shrubs. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y. Nursery stock, evergreens, shade and orna- mental trees, shrubs, vines, trained dwarf and stand ird frui; trees, grape vines, small fruits. Eohbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. Nursery stock, conifers, boxwoods, azaleas. rhododendrons, forest and fruit trees, hedge plants, etc. S. A. Vosters & Sons, RIel, Hol- land. ■• Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries. Chestnut Hill. riiiladelphia. Nurstry stock arbor vitae (Thuya occldent- alisi. 3 to 4 ft.. 4 to 5 ft. trees. The Wm. H. Moon Co .. Morrisville, Pa. ORCHIDS. Orchids, importers, exporters, growers and hybridists. Sander. St. Albans. England, New York office, room 721, 258 Broadway. Orchids, all commercial, cattleyas and nov- elties. Carillo & Baldwin. Secaucus. N. J. Orchids. Largest stock in the country. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. Orchids, leading kinds. Gretsch & Ordonez Bros.. 52 W. 28th St.. New York. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit. N. J. Orchids. Chas. H. Totty, Madison. N. J. "~ PALMS. Palms, Cocos Wedd.. 21''-in., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. Kehtia Fors., 7-in., 34-36 Ins., $3.50 each; made up, 32 to 34 Ins.. $3 each; 36 to 40 ins., $4. Kentia Bel., 7 in., 34-36 Ins., $4 each; 7-in., 28-30 Ins., $3; 6-ln., 26-28 Ins.. $1.75; 4-in.. 35c each; $35 per 100; 2i4-ln., $10 per 100. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co., Peoria, IlK Palms, Kentia Fors., 6-ln., 30 to 4^ Ins., 75c to $2.50 each. Kentia Bel., 25 to 40 Ina., 5 to 7 In., 50c to $2 each; 2^ to 3-ln., 10c Sago, 6 to 8-ln., 10c per leaf. Cocos Wedd., 3-ln., 18c to 20c. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. On- tarlo St., Philadelphia. Palms, Kentias. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Pa. Palms. John Scott. Rutland Rd., and eT 45th St.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Palms. Bobblnk & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. PANDANUS. Pandanus Veltchll, 3-ln., $3.50 per doz. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co.. Peoria. 111. PEONIES. Peonies. Very reduced prices for large plants of all the best French varieties. List free. Dessert. Peony Specialist, Chenonceaux. France. Peonies, 1st prize white, $15 per 100; pink. $9; red, $10. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sld- pey. O. Peonies, leading vars. Gilbert H. Wild, Sar- coxle. Mo. Peonies, all vars., Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naar- den. Holland. Peonies, leading vars., W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva. N. Y. Peonies only by the wholesale. Best 100 varieties. J. F. Rosenfield. West Point. Neb. PEPPERS. Peppers, 2V4-in., $2.50 per 100, Frank Oechs- lin, 4911 Qulncy St., Chicag o. Celestial peppers, 2-in., $3 per 100. D. C. Augspurger & Sons Co., Peoria, 111. POPPIES. ORIENTAL POPPIBS. About 1,500 strong three-year-old Oriental Poppies tor sale at a bargain. Make offer for all or part. W. N. RDDD. Morgan Park, III. POINSETTIAS. Polnsettias. 3-in., $5 per 100. C. Elsele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. PoinsetUas, 2-ln., $5 per 100. D. tJ. Augs purger & Sons Co., Peorta, 111. Polnsettias, 3-ln.. $6 per 100; 2%-ln., $4. E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Polnsettias, 2%-ln.. $5 per 100; $45 per 1.000. Frank Oechslin. 4911 Qulncy St., Chicago. Polnsettias, fine 2K-1d. stock, 6c each, Mo«- back Greenhouse Co., Onarga, lU, PRIMULAS. Primroses, Chinese, 2M-ln» ^ per IP*! per 1,000. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Qulncy Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It igio. The American Florist. 39 Primula Obconica, Kermeslna, Rosea, separate and mixed Tarletles. Also Primula, GtalneBe, in mixed or separate colors, extra fine plants from 2%-in. pets, ^3 per 100. Wettlln Floral Co., Hornell, N. Y. Primula obconlca, gigantea grandi and rosea, 2in., $2 per 100. Chinese, mixed 2-in., ?2. Woolscv, Florist, Rockford, 111. Primroses, Chinese and Porbesl. $21 Ob- conlca alba and rosea, $2: obconlca gigantea, $3. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Primroses, Chinese, 2-in., $3 per 100. Ob- conlca. 3-in., $7. D. D. Augspurger & Sons Co., Peoria, 111. Primroses. Chinese. 2-in., $2 per 100. Forbesi, 2-la., $2. Byer Bros., Gtambersburg. Pa. Primula obconlca. 4-in.. 10c: 5-in., 15c. 0. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. PBIVgT. Privet, California, 1 and 2-year plants. Chas, Blacl;, Hlghtstown, N. J. RHODODENDRONS. Rhododendrons. Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naarden, Holland. RESURRECTION PLANTS. Resurrection Plants.— We are strictly head- quarters for the Mexican resurrection plant, and ship all over the world. Dormant plants, guaranteed to "resurrect," $2 per 100, deliv- ered: $10 per 1,000; 5,000 at $8.50; 10,000 at $8; 1,000 weigh about 45 pounds. Also cacti. The Francis E. Lester Company, Dept. 7, Mesilla Park, N. M. ROSES. ROSE PLANTS, 214-INCH POTS. 100 1.000 Kalserln $4 $35 White Killarney 7 61J Mrs. Jardine 4 35 Bridesmaid 3 -5 American Beauty 6 45 American Beauty, 3 Incb 6 &S WIETOR BROS., 51 Wabash Ave. Chicago. Extra fine rose stock: 1.000 3%-in., Cardinal, $10 per 100; $90 per 1,000; 600 3yj-in. Perles. $7.50 per 100: $70 per 1. 000: 2,500 2M:-ln. Richmond, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 1.000 214-in. Kalserins, $3 per 100; $25 per l.OUO. Foehimann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. ROSES, cut flower varieties, 214-ln. pots; White La France, Mme. Abel Chatenay, Killar- ney, Etoile de France, Golden Gate, Helen Gould, $3.50 per 100. Also M. Neil and Kaiserin, 3%- in. pots, $4 per 100. Wagner Park Conserva- torles, Sidney, O. Roses, Crimson Rambler, 7-8 In., 75c to $1.50 each. Dorothy Perkins, 6^4 and 6-in., 35c to 50c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Roses. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement on front cover page. Vaughau's See d Store, P. O. Drawer V, Chicago. Roses, surplus Ivory and Maids from 2H-ln. pots, $2.5u per 100. Gates, 3-in., $3. Wm. B. Sands & Sons Co., Lake Roland, Md, Roses on own roots, budded, bedding. H. P.'s hybrids and teas. W. & T, Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. . Perles, Maids, Brides, Richmonds, fine 3- in., strong, healthy stock, $5 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Roses, 1,000 Maids, 500 Brides, 3-in., fine stock. $5 per 100; $50 the lot. Cash. Chas. Edercr, Omaha, Neb. Roses, Newport Fairy. 50c each: $20 per mo. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. New Rambler (violet blue). Ellwanger & Barry, Roches ter, N. Y. Roses a specialty. Dlngee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Roses, hybrid perpetuals and Ramblers. Jack- son & Perkins Co., Newark, N. Y, Roses, leading varieties. Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, O. Rose Vellchenblau, $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. 15. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Roses, 3-ln. Wood Bros.. Flshklll, N. Y. Roses. Chas. H, Totty, Madison, N. J. SALVIAS. Salvia Bonfire, 3-in., $3 per 100. C. Blsele, nth and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. SEEDS. ' Seeds, onions, lettuce, sweet peas, carrot, celery, leek, mnstard, parsley, parsnip, rad- ish, salsify. C. C. Morse & Co., 48-56 Jackson St., San Francisco, Calif. \ Seeds, Asters, MIgonette, Begonia Vernon, Cineraria, Primula Chinensls, Obconlca. Salvia Bonfire and Splendens; Verbenas, Cyclamen and Pansy. Skidelsky & Irwin Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. If You Do Not Find What You Seeda, beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, beet, turnip, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn.; East Jordan, Mich.; Sister Bay, Wis. Seeds, sweet peas and mignonette. For varie- ties and prices, see advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. Vaugban's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds, Vaughaa's giant pansies. For va- rieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds, the Kenilworth Strain of giant pan- sies. For varieties and prices, see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth. N. J. Seeds, specialties. Stocks, pansies, cycla- ments, etc. Pape & Bergmann, Quedllnburg, Germany. Seed, pansy, 3,000 seeds, $1; 14 oz., $1.50; 1^ OZ., $2.50: oz., $5; 14 lb., $14; Mi lb., $25; lb.. $50. Peter Brown, Lancaster, Pa. Seeds, Phoenix Roebeleni. Sander. T. Mell- strom, Representative, 235 Broadway, New York. The Best Seeds for Dealers, Truckers, Plant Growers. Get price list from Francis Brill, Grower. Hempstead, N. Y. Seeds, dwarf Cauliflower and Danish Ball- head cabbage. L. Daebnfeldt, Odense, Den- mark. Seeds, oalon, lettuce, radish, sweet peas. etc. Pleters-Wbeeler Seed Co.. Holllster. Calif. Seeds, Asters. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian, Mich. ^____ Seed, pansy. 1,000 seeds, 25c; 1 oz., $2.25. H. Wrede, Luneburg. Germany. Seeds, natural grass, clover and tree seeds. Conrad Appel. Darmstadt, Germany. Seed, pansy, giant, oz.. $4. Jos. H. Cunning- ham. Delaware, 0. Seeds of all kinds. H. E. Fiske Seed Co.. Boston. Seeds, all kinds. Brldgman'8 Seed Ware- house. 37 E. 19th St., New York. Seeds. Landreth Seed Establishment. Bloom- dale Farms, Bristol. Pa. Seeds, pansies of all kinds. Scranton Florist Supply Co.. ScrnntoD. Pa. Seeds, Vlck's Quality. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Seeds of all kinds. W. W. Johnson & Son, Ltd., Boston, England. STEVIA. 'Seeds, nil kinds. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. Seeds, flower of all kinds. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken. N. J. Seeds, cineraria, mixed, tr. pkt.. $1. Weeber & Don. 114 Chambers St.. New York. Seeds. Stokes' standards. 219 Market St.. Philadelphia. Contract Growers. GENUINE GEORGIA COLLARD SEED, Grown on contract. On hand, 2,000 pounds 1910 crop for immediate sbipment. Place contract order now for 1911 delivery. Write while it's on your mind. Mnuldin Bros., Cairo. Ga. Seeds, sweet peas, tomatoes, Lima beans, lettuce, asters, cosmos and other flower seeds. John Bodger & Sons, Gardena, Caltf. Seeds, beans, cucumber, tomato, radish, pea, muskmelon, squash, watermelon; sweet corn. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. Seeds, lettuce, onions, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena. Waldo Rohnert, Gllroy. Calif. Seeds, grower and exporter of vegetable. flower and farm seeds. Henry Mette. Qued- linburg, Germany. Seeds, growers for the wholesale trade only. Braslaa Seed Growers' Co., San Jose, Calif. Seeds, field, garden and flower. Routzahn Seed Co.. Arroyo Grande. Calif. Seeds, sweet peas. Anton Zvolanek. Bound- brook. N. J. SMIL AX, Smilax. strong. 2>4-in., $1.75 per 100; $1j per 1,000. Skldelskv & Irwin Co., 1215 Betz Bldg.. Philadelphia. Pa. Smilax, 3-in., $40 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, HI. ^Smilax. 2-in., $3 per 100. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co., Peoria. 111. Smilax. $10 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lan- caster. Pa. Smilax, 214-in., $1 per 100. Jos. H. Cunning- ham. Delaware, O. Smilax. 2-ln., $2 per 100. B. G. Hill Co.. Richmond. Ind. Smilax. Wood Bros.. Fishkill. N. Y. SPIREAS. _^__ Spireas. J. Smits. Ltd.. Naarden, Holland. Stevia. R. C. 75c per 100; $6 per 1,000. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. STOVE PLANTS. stove plants and crotons. Finest collec- tion. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Late Cabbage Plants. All standard sorts, such as Premium Late. Flat Dutch. Autumn King or World Beater, Sure Head and Danisi Ball Head. I want you for one of my regular customers. Fifty per cent of my shipments this month have already brought second orders. In order to show you the quality I send out. look at my reduced introduction prices: 1.000 for 75c: 5.000 for $3: 10.000 for $5.50: 100.000 for $50. Lettuce, Grand Rapids and Big Bos- ton, per 1,000. $1. Parsley. Double Curled, per 100, 25c; per 1.000, $1.25. Every one a plant. Elmer Rawlings, Wholesale Grower, Olean. N. Y. Vegetable plants; Cabbage, All Head, Suc- cession, Second Early, Early Summer, Flat Dutch, Surehead. Danish Round and Ballhead, 20c per 100; $1 per 1.000. Celery: White Plume. Golden Self Blanching, Giant Pascal, Golden Heart. Boston Market. 20c per 100; $1 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. .300,000 transplanted celery plants. C varie- ties (imported seed). $2.50 per 1.000; 2 acres cabbage plants. $1 per 1.000: 5,000 $3. F. W. Rochelle & Sons, Drawer 12, Chester, N. J. Est. 1899. Vegetable plants, cabbage, celery, peppers. sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts and celerlac. $1 per 1,000; 5,000, $4; 10.000, $7.50. J. C. Schmidt. Bristol. Pa. Cabbage plants, Wakefield. Early Summer, All Head. All Seasons and Hollander, $1 per 1.000. J. L. Johnson. De Kalb, 111. VIOLETS. Violets, Marie Louise and Parquahar. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000. John G. Bahret, Poughkeepsie. N. Y. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Conunis&ion Dealers. Allen, J. K., 106 W. 28th St., New York. Amllng, E. C, 32-36 Randolph St., Chicago. Berning, H. G., 1-102 Pine St.. St. Louis. Deamud Co. , J. B.. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Ford. M. "g, 121 W. 28th St., New York Froment, Horace E., 57 W. 28th St.. New York. Gretsch & Ordonez Bros., 52 W. 28th St., New York. Guttman. Alex. J.. 34 W. 28th St.. New York. Hoerber Bros., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 lailwaukee St., Mil- waukee. . Hunt. E. H.. 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Kasting Co., W. F.. Buffalo. N. Y. Kennicott Bros. Co., 48-50 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Kessler Bros., 450 0th Ave., New York. Kruchten, John, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Kuehn, C. A., 1122 Pine St., St. Louis. Kyle & Foerster, 51 W abas h Ave,, Chicago. Langjahr, A. H., 65~W. 28th St., New York. McCallum Co., Inc., Pittsburg, Pa. McCuilough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St., Cin- cinnati. McKellar, Chas. W., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Millang, Aug., 41 W. 28th St., New YorkT Moore, Hentz & Nash, 55 W. 26th St., New York. Munk Floral Co., Columbus, O. , Murphy, Wm.. 11 Main St., Cincinnati. O. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, Coogan Bldg., New York. Niessen Co., The Leo, 1209 Arch St., Phila- delphia. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., 222 Oliver Ave., Pittsburg. Pa. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 15 Diamond Square, Pittsburg, Pa. Randall, A. L., Co., 19-21 Randolph St., Chi- cago. , R ice Bros., 115 N. 6th St., Minneapolis, Minn- Robinson & Co., H. M., 15 Province St., Boston. Sheridan, Walter F., 131 W. 28th St., New York, Smith, P. J., 49 W. 28th St.. New York. Smith, Wm. C. 1316 Pine St., St. Louis. Traendiey & Schenck, 131 W. 28th St., New York. . Vaughan & Sperry, 62 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Welland & Risch. .TO Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Welch Bros.. 226 Devonshire St., Boston. Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us AI)ouf It 40 The American Florist. July jO, YouiiK & Nugent. 42 W. -Sth St.. Kew York. Zech & Mapn, 61 Wabash Ave., Chlcngo. Growers. Bassett & Washburn, 76 Wabash Ave, C'blciigo . Budlong, J. A. I 37-39 Randolph St., Chicago. Dillon, J. L., Bloomsburg. Pa. Elliott. W. H.. Brighton, Mass. Hill, B. G, Co.. Klchmonil, liid. Belnberg, Geo., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. ~ Relnberg. Peter, 35 Randolph St.. Chicago. Poehlniann Bros. Co., 33-37 Randolph St., Chi- cago. WIetor Bros.. 51 Wabasb Ave., Chicago. ~ WltlbolJ. Geo., 739 Buckingham PI.. Chicago.~~ RETAIL CUT FLOWERS. Albany. N. Y.— Eyres. 11 N. Pearl St. Andei-sou. S. C. — The Anderson l-loral Co., 5y3 Marshall Ave. Atlanta, Ga.— Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree St. ' Boston— Thos. F. Galvln, Inc., 124 Tremont S t. Brooklyn, N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene Ave. __^ Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main St. Cincinnati — Julius Baer, 138 E. Fourth St. Cleveland. 0. — The Clevelund Cut Flower Co Cleveland. O.— The J. M. Gasser Co. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress soml-iron frame or truss houses. Hot- bed s.isb and frames. Lord & Burnham Co.. 1133 Ui-uadway, New York. liulldlng material, cypress sash bars, green- liouse lunterial of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Monluger Co., 902 Black- iuiwk .St.. Chicago. _^___ Bulkilug material, greenhouse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wasb- iugton red cedar. A. Deltsch Co., 2642 Sbef- liel d Ave., Chicago. Cypress for greenhouse construction, benches, etc. Baker-Wakefield Cypress Co., Ltd., Plat- tenville. La. Building material. Louisiana cypress, pecky cypress, hotbed sash. S. Jacobs & Sons. 1357 Flushing Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash. Hitchings & Co.. 1170 Broadway, N. Y. COAL. Colorado Springs. Colo. — Frank F. Crump. Dayton, O. — Matthews. 16 W. 3rd St. Denver. C olo. — Daniels & Fisher. Denver. Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Miami and Gratiot Aves. , Grand Rapids. Mich. — Heury Smith. ^__ Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Mass. Ave. Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. Mich. — H. A. Fisher. _^ Kansas City — Geo. M. Kellogg Flower and Plant Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. 913 Grand Ave. Kansas City, Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. Los Angeles, Calif.- 4th St. W. Wolfsliill. 218 W. Louisville. Ky.— Jacob Schulz. 550 S. 4th Ave . Milwaukee — C. C. Pollwortb Co. Montreal — McKenna. New Y'ork — David Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Ales. McConncll. 571 Sth Ave. New York — Myer. Florist, Madison Ave. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, 141B Farnam St. Pittsburg. Pa. — A. W. Smith Co.. Keenan Bldg. Rochester. N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons. 25 Clinton Ave. N. St. Louis — Youngs. 1406 Olive St. St. Paul. Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn. — L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland. 60 Kearney St. Terre Haute. Ind.— John G. Helul & Son, 129 So. 7th St. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's. Yonge St. Washington — Blackistone. 14th and H Sta. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. St. Washington — Gude Bros, Washington — Geo. C. Shaffer, 14th and I StB., N. W. BOILERS. JUMPING BEANS. Coal, Sunshine, Indiana Brazil Block, Poca- hontas. W. Virginia Splint, Youghlogheny and Southern Illinois. R. C. Whitsett Coal & Mln- Ing Co., 355 Dearborn St., Chicago. Coal, Brazil Indiana Block, $2.65 per ton. Genuine Pocahontas, mine run, $3.05 per ton. Golsen-Doan Coal Co., Old Colony Bldg., Chi- cago^ Coal. Berwiud Smokeless, from Pocahontas and New River mines of Berwind-White Coal Mining Co., 1805 People's Gas Bldg., Chicago. Coal, genuine Olympla Pocahontas, Anthra-Blt. ideal coals for florists. Eldridge Coal Com- pany. Telephone Harrison 57S8. Coal, New River Coal Co.'s Standard Smoke- less Coals. L. U. Hammond Coal Co.. 1030 McOormlck Bldg., Chicago. Coal, West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. F. G. Hartwell Co., 1855 People's Gas Bldg., Chicago. Coal, the better grades of Indiana and Illinois. Harrlsburg-Franklln Coal Co., Fisher Bldg., Chicago. Coal, Black Gem Block, Black Gem Block Coal & Coke Co., Old Colony Bldg., Chicago. Gem City Return Tubular Firebox boilers. The Gem City Boiler Co., Dayton. O. BUILDING MATERIAL. Buildiug material, hotbed sash. cypress, uuglazed 95c each; in doz. lots, 90c; glazed, $1.65 each; doz. lots, $1.60. Pine sash, un- glazed. 90c; doz. lots. S3c: glazed, $1.60; doz. lots, $1.55 each. Building hardware, wire and wire fencing, bolts, hatchets, hammers. etc. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Building material, cypress sash bars. Ten- nessee red cedar posts, pecky cypress benches, hotbed sash and frames, ventilating apparatus, pipe fittings and all supplies needed in new or reconstruction work. Foley Mfg. Co., Western Ave, and 26th St., Chicago. Building material. Cypress is far more durable than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men furnished to superin- tend erection when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston, Mass. GLAZING POINTS. Glazing points; See the point? Hold glass firmly. Peerless glazing points are the best. No rights or lefts. Box of 1,000 points, 75c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Siebert's zinc never-rust glazing points, 2 sizes, % and %, 40c per lb.; 16c extra by mail; 7 lbs.. $2.50; 15 lbs., $5 by express. Randolph & McClements, Baum and Beatty Sts., Pittsburg, Pa. Glazing points, Lord & Burnham special glaz- ing nails (points). Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway. N. Y. _^ GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction of all kinds and con- servatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co., Western Ave. and Ijeih St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof ma- terial and' all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- Inger Co., 902 Blaekhawk St.. Chicag o. Greenhouse construction. semi-iron green- houses, new truss houses. Iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. Gioeuhouse construction, builders of modern greenhouses. Myers & Co., 1122 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. ^ Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. Mexican Jumping Beans. A great natural curiosity: placed in a warm place in show window win jump for weeks, and draw cus- tomers; $5 per 1,000; 6Uc per 100, mailed. J. A. McDowell, Mexico City, Mcx. MISCELLANEOUS. Mever green silkallne. $1.26 per lb., 8 spools to lb. Meyer violet thread for violets, $1.25 per doz. spools of 500 yards each. John C. Meyer Co., 1449 Middlesex St., Lowell, Mass. , New Imported Florists' Baskets, The Rade- lein Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave. and Huron St., Chicago. Tile benches and tile bottoms. The Camp Conduit Co.. Cleveland, O. The Mastlu Automatic Whitewash and Sptay- lug Machine. J. G. Mastln & Co., 3124 W. Lake St., Chicago. Plant bed cloth, waterproof sheeting, hay caps. etc. Henry Derby, U23 F, Chambers St., N. Y. . Pulverized Sheep Manure. Sheep's Head Brand. Natural Guano Co.. Aurora, III. Pillsburv's Carnation Staples. 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg. 111. GUTTERS Gutters. Jennings' improved iron gutters. Diller, Caskey & Keen, 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. . Gutters, cast-iron. Lord & Burnham Im- proved V-shaped gutter with drip gdtter at- tachment. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broad- way, N. Y. ^^ Gutters, Garland's. A gutter with a repu- tation. Geo. M. Garland Co., Pes Plaines, 111. INSECTICIDES. The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder, $3 per bag 100 lbs. The H. A. Stoothoff Co., Mount Vernon. N. Y. Insecticides. Carmen's Antipest Insecticide and fungicide, $1.50 per gal. Perfection Cbem. Co., Flushing, N. Y. Aphine, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Geo. B. Talmadge, Inc., Madison, N. J. PIPE. Pipe, iron fittings, etc., galvanized iron sash binges, screw eyes, screw hooks, U-bolts, gal- vuuized Irun buckles aud wires. Fittings for inulln and ridge supports. Foley Mfg. Co., Western and 26th. Chicago. ^ Pipes and fittings, cast iron and wrought Iiipe. valves, elbows, pipe hooks, automatic air headers, etc. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broad- w a .V . New York. iiuu fittings, patent iron bench fittings and root supports. DlUer. Caskey & Keen, Otb and Berk Sts.. Philadelphia. Pipe and fittings. S. Jacobs & Sons, 135T Itushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Pipe, valve fittings. Chicago House Wreck- ing Co.. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. POTS, PANS, ETC. "NUFF SED." Best red pots are made by Geo. E. Feustel. Falrport. Iowa. Pots, before buving write for prices. Geo. Keller & Sons, 2614-22 Herndon St.. Chicago. Pots. Florist red. Peters & Reed Pottery Co.. ZanesviUe. O. Pots. Syracuse red. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse. N. Y. Pots, red standard. Paducab Pottery Co., Paducah. Ky. _^ Pots. Standard, all sizes. A. F. Kohr, 2934-38 N. Leavitt St.. Chicago. The Red Pot. C. C. Pollwortb Co. All roads connect with Milwaukee. RAFFIA. Raflia, bale lots. Vaughan's Seed Store, P. O. Drawer V. Chicago. STAKES. Cane Stakes.- Standard grade 6 to S feet, per 100 S5c; 500 for $3; $5.50 for 1.000. Pipe stems about 6 feet, per 100. 60c; per 1 000 $5. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago. STEAM TRAPS. steam traps, the Standard return steam trap has no equal for Its simplicity of working. E. Hippard. Youngstown. O. Morehead Return Steam Traps. Morehead Mfg. Co.. 104 7 Grand River Ave., Detroit. Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada Price $3.00 Postpaid. American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. If You Do No! Find Wliat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aliout It igro. The American Florist. 41 Attention Florists ! ! ! If you are considering making contracts for fuel, confer by mail or teleplione with F. G. HARTWELL CO. 1855 Peoples Gas Building, CHICAGO. High Grade West Virginia, Kentucicy, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois Coal. TELEPHONE RANDOLPH 3856. The. Week's Steam Coal Developments. Chicago. — Apropos of our outline of the steam coal situation of a weelc ago when our columns in this department presented conditions obtaining at the mines in Illinois, and in Indiana, West "Virginia and in other coal producing territory east of the Illinois state line that looks for an outlet for its prod- ucts to Chicago and territory tribu- tary to Chicago through the Chicago gateway, it must now be added that the situation is considerably more strained than our report of last week would indicate. TVhile in previous years, under nor- mal conditions, the Illinois mines were worked to capacity of their output dur- ing months of May, June, July and August, this year the shutdown was practically complete since the strike order of early spring went into ef- fect, resulting in complete cleaning up of domestic coal in the coal yards of Chicago and adjacent points. To the layman this may appear of no mo- ment, but to the florists, greenhouse and nurserymen it bears significance in that even if the Illinois coal mines do start producing coal sometime in August, which would bring into this market the first trainload of coal the latter part of August or fore part of September, the large coal yards will necessarily look to be protected, filling up their storage space as much as pos- sible to meet the requirements made upon them during the coming fall, winter and spring. Another factor to be considered are the carrier railroads. When they run short of fuel, as they surely will this season, they will confiscate coal in transit on their lines. It must be borne in mind that all users of steam coal in this territory, whether manufacturers operating large plants, railroads, electric light or wa- ter works, apartment, flat or dwelling houses, during past four or five months were doled out their supply of steam coal in hand-to-mouth proportions. To pile on more troubles for the steam coal trade reliable information from authoritative sources has reached us that in addition to the car shortage to be felt as soon as crops commence to move the further detrimental con- dition in the coal carrying phase is to be considered in the shape of broken down equipment of coal carriers. It We Make a Specialty of Supplying the Florist Trade Miners and shippers of the following grade of coal; Sunshine, West Virginia Splint, Indiana Brazil Block, Youghiogheny and Pocahontas, Southern Illinois. Write us for names of satisfied customers, both as to quality and service, who have used our coal for the past five to ten years. Write for our prices before placing your contract. Phone Harrison 410S. R. C. Whitsett Coal & Mining Co., ^'' °c'h"Ic'^'g"o'''"*' is pointed out that the railroads did not make any attempt during past half year to bring their equipment to max- imum repair point on account of scar- city of labor. There is also to be considered in this summary the fact that freight rates have been advanced appreciably; also that coal miners this season, under the new scale now in course of being adopted, will receive something in the neighborhood of 10 cents more per ton this year than under previous agree- ments. In view of the above conditions ob- taining this season, the coal mine own- ers, operators, coal handlers and coal dealers are a unit in predicting that steam coal will bring higher figures this season than any period heretofore. This will be applicable to all kinds of coal entering this market. Under date of July 24 press dis- patches from Indianapolis, Ind., stated that after a week's deliberations the international executive board of the united mine workers of America de- cided upon the following compromise of the present coal strike which, it was believed, would be acceptable to FLORISTS WHO KNOW COAL Will recog^DJze in this analysis a high class article espi'cially adapted to jjreenhouse use. NEW RIVER COAL CO.'S STANDARD SMOKELESS GOALS U. S. Government Analysis: Navy Department, February, 1910, ANALYSIS Filed Carbon 70.50 Vol. Matter 17.48 Moisture 0.50 Ash 2.5Z lOO.OO Sulphur 0.67 B. T U ...150.15 We are prepared to accept and prop- erly fill your order for one car or one hundred thousand tons, ORDER NOW L. M. HAMMOND GOAL CO., ^S^^* 1030 Mccormick Bld^., CHICAGO i 'Phone Harrison 3120 Black Gem Coal & Coke Co. Old Colony Building, CHICAGO. SOLE DISTRIBUTORS Long Distance 'Phone Harrison 962. Black Gem Block All pure Coal. Intense Heat. White Ash. No Clinkers. No Smoke. Four mines in Indiana. Write or Phone for Delivered Price. 4S The American Florist. July JO, SAVE LABOR AND EXPENSE BY THE USE OF Berwind Smokeless COAL From Pocahontas and New River Mines of Berwind - White Coal Co. Offices: 1805 Peoples Gas Building, CHICAGO. Telephone Randolph 3901 the Illinois operators and whicli, in due course, would be submitted to the ref- erendum vote ot Illinois miners: 1. That the mining rates in Illinois be advanced 3 cents a ton, mine run. That day labor, yardage, and dead work be advanced 5.55 per cent. 2. That the wages of the shot firers be paid by the operators at a rate not to exceed lYa cents a ton produced at the mines where shot firers are em- ployed. The shot firers shall be under the control and direction of the mine manager, both as to inspection' and the shooting of shots. To enforce this pro- vision a clause shall be written in the contract providing that when the min- ers in any mine interfere with the du- ties of the shot firers the miners in that mine shall be required to pay the "wages of the shot firers during the un- expired portion of the contract. 3. That the mining rate in William- son and Franklin counties be advanced 2 cents a ton above the regular ad- vance. 4. That an agreement be made for the engineers, firemen, and pumpers as members of the united mine workers. 5. That the Illinois operators attend an interstate joint convention previ- ous to the expiration of the present contract period. 6. That the clause be agreed to for the continuation of work pending ne- gotiations at the end of the contract period. 7. That a clause be agreed upon that in case of dispute which cannot be settled by the operators and miners' representatives of Illinois the operat- ors have a right to appeal to the in- ternational executive board and the mines continue in operation pending such appeal by the operators. S. That engineers and such employes as are necessary to protect property under any and all circumstances shall not be subject to the direction or or- ders of the local unions or district of- ficers, but shall be subject to the or- ders of the international executive board. Under date of July 25, however, Springfield, Illinois, reports would indi- cate that the Indianapolis compromise is not to the liking of the Illinois union ofllcials. That between the na- tional and state officials of the miners' union friction became apparent. From the preceding dispatches it is apparent that peace in the affected sec- tion is not yet definitely agreed upon. niARRISBURG=FRANKUN COAL CO? Fisher Building, CHICAGO. The Better Grades Only of INDIANA AND ILLINOIS COALS Preparation and Quality as They Should Be. The Chicago, Burlington & Quincy rail- road has advanced freight rates 12 cents per ton on coal shipments to Western Springs and Hinsdale, Illi- nois. R. C. ■Whitsett of the R. C. Whitsett Coal & Mining Co., 355 Dearborn street, Chicago, summed up the coal develop- ments of the past few months as fol- lows : "Owing to the long drawn out strike in the Illinois field there is prac- tically no sulphur coal on the market. Ordinarily at this time of year the manufacturers are stocked heavily and considerable coal on the market is drawing car service. Conditions are entirely different this year. Manufac- turers have been buying their coal from day to day as they needed it, therefore they will be in the market for their regular supply. Thfe heavy demands for domestic purposes will set in by September 1. This, along with our usual fall car shortage when the crops begin to move, will have a ten- dency to create a shortage of coal. The immense tonnage from the Illinois field taken off the market for four or five months is bound to have its effect. There is no possible reason for coal to get cheaper this year, but there is every indication of higher prices and irregular shipments. Therefore, I would strongly advise the florist trade to lay in their stock during the month of August." SCRANTON, Pa. — The greenhouse in Nay Aug park, built for the city by John Cleland, is completed and will be turned over to the city soon. The Coal Situation. The following resume of conditions in the coal supply situation was given the American Florist by A. B. Stef- fens, vice-president and one of the principal owners of T. C. Keller & Co. and Franklin County Collieries Co., heavy producers of coal at Sesser, Franklin county, Illinois. '.'After four months of a strike a settlement has been reached with the Illinois miners, subject to ratification by their local unions, and it is almost certain that the mines will resume operations shortly after August 1. The settle- ment involves a heavy sacrifice on the part of the mine owners, particularly those of Franklin and Williamson counties, which latter have been taxed two cents per ton extra in addition to the shot firers' expense and the regu- lar advance granted by the other states. It was felt by the southern Illinois operators, however, that had they determined to resist further they would have been alone, as the other districts would in all probability have signed up with the miners. "The cost of mining coal in Illinois is going to be considerably increased over that of last year, and a stiff mar- ket is expected from now on till the end of the season. In former years the coal dealers, as well as many con- sumers, have stocked up heavily with coal during the slack months of the coal season from May to July, but this year, owing to the strike, they have rgio. The American Florist. 4S Eldridge Coal Company SOLE AGENTS FOR GENUINE OLYMPIA POCAHONTAS, ANTHRA-BIT the ideal smokeless coals for flo ri sts' use. Special Prices for Immediate DeUvery. Prices WiU Advance September 1st. Our Yards Cover the City. All 'Phones Harrison 5788. WHOLESALE DEPARTMENT, CAR LOADS FOR TRACK DELIVERIES not only been unable to stock up, but on the contrary the stock of coal that was remaining on May 1 has been de- pleted gradually until now there is practically not a ton of storage coal held by any one, not even excepting the railroads. "August is usually the time when a good demand for coal sets in and from that time on the demand grows strong- er every month until it reaches its maximum around November. It should not be forgotten, either, that during the four months' strike many of the idle miners left Illinois for other coal mining states where mines were in operation. Another large number, par- ticularly of the Italians, went to Eu- rope for summer vacations, until to- day there is hardly a single mine in Illinois that has even one-half of its regular number of men left. It will not be until winter time, and perhaps not then, that the Illinois mines will have a sufBcient number of men to again produce their regular tonnage." "After a week's trip through the coal fields," stated M. A. Rolfe, sales man- ager Black Gem Coal & Coke Co., Old Colony building, Chicago, "I believe that it would be wise on the part of the consumer to get his coal before September 1. The strike has created a large shortage. Sufficient coal can- not be procured today to fill orders. We are behind on our orders for block, which is our specialty. It will be ex- ceedingly difficult to catch up, and everyone will have his troubles when the car shortage starts. This is the meat of the situation. Be safe, get in your coal, save all the annoyances of delay and money, as the prices will surely advance." Rochester, N. Y. con^'ENTIOn: notes. A rate of one fare and one-third has been secured on the certificate plan for those attending the convention on the Trunk lines. New England. East- ern Canadian and Central associations. Passengers on purchasing their tick- ets must be sure and ask for these certificates. The executive commit- tee of the Florists' Association has matters well in hand for the enter- tainment of the visitors, a few minor details only being left to make the arrangements complete so that the pro- grammes will be in the printer's hands in a few days. The outing will be held on Friday at Manitou Beach. The ball game will also take place here, this being an ideal spot to hold a gath- ering of this kind; besides, the 10- mile ride on the shore of Lake On- tario is in itself a feature that the committee did not overlook in deciding to hold the outing at Manitou. The ladies' bowling will be held at the Elm alleys on Elm street. The men's bowl- ing will take place at the Grand Cen- tral alleys on South avenue. These are considered to equal any in the city GOLSEN-DOAN COAL GO, Plorisfs* Coal a Specialty -We make this special ofier to florists Brazil Indiana Block, Genuine Pocahontas Mine Run, running at least fifty ' per cent lump, F. O. B. Chicago. S2.65 per ion 3.05 per ton Good things do not go begging long. Old Colony Building, CHICAGO. Sheep's Head Brand Polverized Sheep Manure NATURAL GUANO COMPANY, The Ideal Plant rood (or Florists. Write to- day for Prices and Booklet. Aurora, III. Evergreen BrandFlowerFertilizer Best plant food and most readily available. 12-lb. cans J2.00 each. Other sizes pro rata. For further particulars address D. D. JOHNSON CO., Man'frs., 64-66 Wabasli Ave.. Ciiicago. and will be refurnislied for this occa- sion. The shooting contest will be held on the grounds of the Riverside gun club at South Park. Chairman A. F. Vick of the sports committee requests that those clubs holding trophies will communicate with him at once as to whether these will be forwarded by express or be brought with the club now holding them. He also wishes that the captains of clubs intending to compete will communicate with him at once so that some idea can be formed as to how many to expect, and that the prize list can be made complete at once. Address A. P. Vick, Co Vick & Hill Co.. Rochester, N. Y. The souvenir album now gone to press will no doubt prove to be the best publication of its kind published in Rochester and will reflect great credit on the committee who had this work in charge. Chas. H. Vick. su- perintendent of the trade exhibition, is more than pleased with the way matters are going and feels convinced that everybody will be happy and that the trade exhibition will outshine them all. Mr. Vick has appointed as his as- ^P~ Has stood the test of over a Quarter of a Century. THOMSON'S Vine, Plant and Vegetable MANURE UNRIVALLED FOR Vines. Tomatoes. Cucumbers, all Flowering, Foliage and Fruit bearioE Plants, Vegetables. Lawns, etc. The result of many years practical experience. PERFECT FLANT FOODS Sold by Leading American Seedsmen. Thomson's Special Chrysanthemum and Topdressing Manure Freight paid on quantities. Write for our special offer to the American trade pamphlets. agents' circulars, etc, to sole makers, WM. THOMSON fi SONS, Ltd., Tweed Vineyard, Clovenfords, Scotland Cattle Manure in Ba^s Shredded or Pulverized Pure — dry — uniform and reliable. The best of all manures for tho greenhouse. Florists all ovei- tho country are using it instead of rough manure. Pulverized Siieep Manure pgg y Absolutely the best Sheep Manure oa the market. Pure manure and noth- ing else. The best fertilizer for carnations and for ^uid top-dressing. Unequalled for all field use. Write for circulars and prices. The Palverized Manure Company 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago sistant Walter Salmon who will un- doubtedly prove himself to be of great service in directing the installing of the exhibition. H. B. Stringer, Sec'y Rochester Florists' Association. 44 The American Florist. My 30, NOW READY -The American Florist Company's- Trade Directory Contains 570 Pages. Price $3.00 Postpaid. THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY^S Trade Directory for J 910, fully revised to date, with thousands of new names and chans:es of address, is now ready for distribution. It contains 570 pages, including complete lists of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States, Canada, Central and South America arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms Which Issue Catalogues, Horticultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Architects, Experiment Station Horticulturists, Botanical Gardens, Seed Growers, and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade information. PUBLISHED BY THE American Florist Co. 324 Dearborn St., Cliicago. rgio. The American Florist. 45 A (latter With a Reputation Ask the man who has tried them. For further particulars, write to GEO. M. GARLAND CO., PES ptAiwES. nx. THE STANDARD VENTILATIN6 MACHINERY The orifflDal machine with self-oillDe cups. The most powerful, least complicated, very compact, with ease of operation. The New Duplex fiutter Over six miles in use and highlT recommended by all. The only Drip Proof eutter on the market. The Standard Return Steam Trap It has no equals lor simplicity or its working. Catalogue free. E. HIPPARD, Yoangstown, Ohio. Knoxvllle, Tenn. W. M. Goodman, director general of the Appalachian exposition, is making arrangements for some fast worli on buildings and grounds with a view of having everything in readiness for the the openng on September 12. A sur- vey of the midway grounds was made July 13 and contracts for the grading are let. Work will begin at once on the archway at the entrance and on the woman's building. A force of men has been placed on the main building to finish the work of grading the walk- ways and sodding the grounds. Flower beds have been laid out and florists and nurserymen of the city will get busy right away setting out plants and shrubs of many varieties. A. H. Dailey is now at work on the beds at the south end of the main building. He will also place several beds around the fountain at north end. C. L. Baum and the Peters Nursery Co. will also contribute flowers and shrubs and set out and maintain a number of beds. Too much cannot be said in praise of the florists and nurserymen, who are doing this work without cost to the exposition, solely with the view of aid- ing in this great movement to adver- tise their city and the Appalachian region, says the Sentinel. This dis- play of public spirit and civic pride should call forth the highest praise on the part of the people. The" ar- rangement of the forestry exhibit will be made by Don Carlos Ellis, who is in charge of education of the United States forestry service, and who will collect and arrange the government forest exhibit. He will be assisted by R. G. Burton, forestry engineer of this city. Mr. Burton will superintend the collection and cutting of samples of lumber trees in this region. Don't Wait Until tlie Last Minute Before writinK for our estimates and plaas on the greenliouse woik you have in mind. At tho close of the season every one wants bis work at once. That means haste and rush in the erection of the house or ran^e and rushed work IS rarely satisfactory. What will you need in our Gulf Red Cypress Construction Material Foley Steel Trusses, Ventilating Machinery, Pipe, Glass, Paint, Putty, Hot Bed Sash, Etc. PBCKY CYPRESS FOR BENCH MATERIAL. The Foley Manufacturing Co, ZTm^%i: Chicago Attentionll Glass BuyersII GREENHOUSE GLASS. Yon will save money If yon obtain our prices before yon bny. Quality A. No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenliouse Wiiite Paint The most dnrable white paint for this purpose. Half barrels, (26 gallons) per gal., $1.70. 6 gal. pails, per gal., $1.76 H. N. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLBSALB GLASS AND PAINTS, 651-659 Washington Boulevard, GHIGA60. Lon^ Distance Pbone Monroe 4994. CYPRESS Is a wood that has come into very general use in Greenhouse Construction, Benches, Frames, Inferior or Exterior Use. Inquire of your local dealer, or write us. BAKER-WAKEFIELD CYPRESS CO., Ltd. Manufacturers, PLATTENVILLE, LOUISIANA Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports ^A- ™E JENNINGS""-™ IRON GUTTER. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for Circulars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN. S. W. Comer Sixth and Berk Streets. PHUADELFHIA, VENTIUTING APPARATUS 46 The American Florist. July 30, The Moninger-Furman Saves coal. \ Lasts a lifetime. < No flues to clean and plug. j Sen J for catalog. | JOHN C. MONINGER CO. CHICAGO 902 Blackhawk St. | Mention the American Florist when writing Wired Toothpicks 10.000. $1.75; 50.000. $7.50. W J. COWEE, Manufactured by BerUn, N. Y. Sample free. For sale by dealers. Mention the American Florist when xoritlng REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25tll St., NEW YORK. FLORIST'S SUPPLIES. We Manufacture all Our MettU Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and 3j:e dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Oreens and all Florists' Requisites. Mention the American Florist when writing A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. - — Send For Prices — 404412 East 34th St.. NEW YORK. SIEBERT'S ZmC Nevei RDSt GLAZING POINTS Are positively tbe best. Last forever. Ovei 30,000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of tlass slipping. Effective on large or small glass, lasy to drive. Easy to extract. Two sizes H and H. 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra; 7 lbs. for $2.50 15 lbs. for $5.00. by express. For sale by the trade. RANDOLPH a McCLEMENTS, Snccessors to Chas. T. Slebert. Baiun 6 Beatt; Sts., Pittsbnrrt. GET OUR PRICES ON 6alvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire IGOE BROTHERS Manufacturers of the Model Plant Supports for Carnations, Dahlias. Golden Glow, Peonies Cbrysantbemums and Tomatoes, The Superior Standard RETURN FLUE FIRE BOX BOILER contains more lieating surface, and 'ess water space than any other steel boiler. ^ of the beating surface is in tbe tubes. Ask t he m a It that knows the one using different style boilers —names are yours for the asking. After using our boiler one season, you will say like all others: Nothing but "Superior" for me. This boiler has given better satisfaction than any other boiler on the market MADE IN NINE (9) SIZES FOR HOT WATER. Send ioT catalogue and list of powers tliat are using this boiler. THE SUPERIOR MACHINE & BOILER WORKS, 840-850 Superior St., Chicago. Mention the American Florist when writing The Gem City Return Tubular Firebox Boilers Are the most economical for Greenhouse heating. Send for descriptive matter and prices. THE GEM CITY BOILER CO. DAYTON, OHIO. Menti07i the American Florist when writinp THE KROESCHELL BOILER is the only perieet HOT WATER BOILER. We manufacture eve^y type of boiler in use; but our firreenbouse boiler, because of its special construction, possesses many adyao' taees over any other type, i Prices and catalogue on application. KROESCHELL BROS. CO. 452 W. Erie SI. CHICAGO Mention the American Florif^t irh<.)) irritinfi 63-71 Metropolitan Ave. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Steel ReturnTubulaFBoilers The Most Economical Type of Boiler for Greenhouse Heating. Highly recommended by well-known florists, JOHNSTON HEATING CO., 131 East 26th St., NEW YORK. Holds Class Firmly See the Point ta" PEERLESS Gl»zlnir Points are thebetu No Tigbta or lefta. Box of 1,000 [>oiDU 75 cu. pottp&ld. BENBT A. DREER« 7M ChMtaat B»., Fkll*^ Pa. WILKS' Hot Water Boilers ARE THE MOST ECONOMICAL Boiler for Greenhouses No Night Fireman Reanired with our SELF-FEEDING HOT WATER BOILERS. Send for Catalog and Prices. S. WILKS MFG. CO., 3603 Shields Ave. CHICAGO. igro. The American Florist. 47 A Mighty Practical Little Greenhouse Layout For the Private Place. It is one of those successful combinations of curvilinear and straight roof lionses making a compact, attractive little range that is practical in every way . The construction is our Sectional Iron Frame. Of course, if you want Curved Eaves, we will Lord and Qurnham Co , New York: St. James Building. gladly make it that way for you. In the Advance Pages from our new catalog several different houses are fully described and illustrated, and so is our Curved Eave Construction. Send for these Advance Pages and see the good things we are doing. IRVINGTON, N. T. Boston: ^hUadelplila: _ Chicago: Tremont Building. Heed Baildtng. The Kookery. It will certainly pay every florist and grower of outside stock to investigate the merits of The Wittbold Watering System Under this method you can be assured of CVCIl watering at a minimum cost, both as to time and labor. The installation is very inexpensive. Let US tell yOU all abOUt it. B^. H. HXJIVOr, wa/alii^lve.. CHicago A SPLENDID ALL CURVILINEAR LAYOUT The part you don't see is exactly like the part you do. So you can readily appreciate what a splendidly balanced plan it is, and how eco- nomical it must be to heat, and handy to work. Erected at Port- chester, N. Y. Send for circular. HITCHINGS and COMPANY ,,T^^oZy^^^ 48 The American Florist. July JO. H Nico-Fume Tobacco Paper IS THS STRONGEST BEST PACKED EASIEST APPLIED 24 sheets $ 0.76 144 sheets 3.60 - 288 sheets 6.60 1728 sheets 36.10 Minufaclured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Louisville Ky. ''LIQUID Furnishes the Most Nicotine for the Money I OVER 40% NICOTINE By far the CHEAPEST JUST NOTE PRICES Pint $ 1.60 Vi Gallon 5.50 Gallon 10.60 5 Gallons 47.26 THE BEST Bug Killer and Bloom Saver For PROOF Write to P. R. PALETHORPE COMPANY, Owensboro, Ky. «.' »re e»«y to kill with The fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 lbs. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back ; why try cheap Babstitntes that makers do not dare to guarantee ? , HI E 4. 8IWITI0FF CO, MODHT VERSON, ». T. Lock the door before the horse is stolen, ind insure lOur glass before It Is broken. For particul ars conc erning Hail Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary SADDLE RIVEH. N. J. The "Meyer Green Silkaline'' / BEST IN the:,,., iJOHNC.MEYEa;&:CO. , BOStONJ' "'"' is the only Green Thread that should be used by florists and growers. It is guaranteed full weight and full measure. Also Violet Thread for tying up Vio- lets. Price of both, $1.25 per lb. For sale by all first-class supply houses. If your dealer does not carry it in stock, write us direct, giving us his name. JOHN C. MEYER & CO., i449 Midniesei St., Lowell, Mass. The Mastin Automatic Whitewash and Spraying Machine Is Reliable, Practical and Durable The tank is made of galvanized sheet steel, and in brass. The pump is of brass throughout, simple and powerful. The mixing device keeps the contents of the tank well stirred up from start to finish. When the machine is filled to within six inches of the top. a few strokes of the pump wilt compress enough air in the tank to produce a continuous mist-like spray for 15 minutes. All parts are made to gauge and niav be had for repairs. Ask your dealer about our Extension Hose, Extension Rods, and the Mastin Whltewasb Nozzle for Bordeaux mixture. Sold through Seedsmen, Dealers in Florists' and Poultry Supplies. J. G. MASTIN S CO., 3124 West Lake St., CHICiGO, ILL r Carman's INSECTICIDE AND FUNGICIDE Tor the Garden, Orchard and Greenbonse Non-poisonous AQd harmless to vegetation, Kllla Oreen ri;. Aphides, Bark Lice, Tbrips Mealy Bug, Red Spider. Scale, Wire Worms, Ants and Sings. This is the grower's Friend, Handy to use, cheap and effective, mixe readily in «Bter. Destroys all insect pests and keeps down filth. Circulars on appli- cation, $1.S0 per gallon. Also in quarts, half gallons and In hulk, PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., FLUSHING, N. T. A STIC A feentiouseqlaan^ USEjTNOW. F.O.PIERCECQ. 12 W. BROADWAY NEWVORK MASTICA is elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty becomes bard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs with potty. Lasts longer than patty. Easy to apply Increasing Popularity As a General Insecticide for Destroying Greenhouse and Outdoor Pests Is due to the hearty endorsements of the many expert floriculturists who have thoroughly tested Aphine and have not found it wanting. Its success is the talk of the trade. It does all that is claimed for it, and more. Ask your supply house for Aphine, or write us for name of our nearest selling agency. iphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON, N. J. r^ m f LOMST Hmerica is "the Prow of the Ilessel; there may be more oamfart Hmidships, but we are the £rst to touch Unknown Ssa. Vol. XXXV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 6, 1910. No. 1157 The American Florist Tw KM vsiXTH Year. Copyright, 1910, by American Florist Company. Entered as Seoond-Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Etbbt Satubdat bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone : Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, SI. 00 a year; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Sujjscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes hali yearly from August, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., 321 Dearborn St., Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — F. R. Pibrson, Tarrytown. N. Y., Pres.; Fred W. Vick. Rochester. N. Y.. Vice- Pres.; H. B. Dorner. Urbana, 111., Sec'y; Wm. F. Kasting. Bufialo, N. Y.. Treas. Next meetine at Rochester, N. Y.. August 16 19. 1910. Second National Flower Show. Boston. Mass., March 18 25. 1911. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual convention and exhibition, in conjunc- tion with the Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society, Morrlstown. N. J. November 2. 3 and 4. 1910. Elmer D. Smith. Adrian. Mich., President: C. W. Johnson. Morgan Park. 111.. Secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at Boston. Mass.. March. 1911, Fred. Burki. Pittsburg. Pa.. President: A. F. J. Baur. Thirty- eighth St. and Senate Ave., Indianapolis. Ind„ Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition at Bos- ton, March 1911. Wm. H. Elliott. Brighton. Mass.. President; A. Farenwald, Rosiyn. Pa- Vice President. Benjamin Hammond.- F shkill, OD-Hudson, N. Y., Secretary. Convention Number Next Week Send 3dvt. Now ' HALF HOUR CHAPTERS FOR PLANT GROWERS Mignonette Tile first week in AugiKst is a good time to sow mignonette for pot plants for Ciiristmas and later. We have tried many varieties but have come to the conclusion that a good strain of Machet is still the best for pot work. The habit is dwarf yet it is a free grower and it will stand the somewhat close pinching in the earlier stages of growth that is necessary to produce dwarf, bushy plants. The aim of the grower of pot plants is always a neat looking specimen, well leaved and with plenty of shoots and conse- quently flowers. For many years we have followed out the plan given be- low with this variety and have never failed to get good stock. Two or 2%- inch pots are filled firmly with a good loamy compost, consisting of loam and leaf mould with a little well dried cow manure and some sand or Ijurnt refuse if the soil is inclined to be heavy. Although frequently decried as a waste of time we invariably drain the small pots by placing a crock, bot- tom side down, over the drainage hole and putting a little of the rougher compost over this. We are convinced that this is necessary and well worth the little trouble involved. Sow three or four seeds in the center of each pot after watering and cover only very lightly. Lay some newspapers over the pots to exclude light and in a few days the young plants will appear, when the paper must be removed. Very careful watering is necessary in the early stages and this is where the drained pots have the advantage. As soon as the plants are large enough to handle remove all but two and eventually all but one to form the plant. Keep them gently growing in a cool, well ventilated house with full light until about four or five good leaves have formed, then pincli the point out of each. This will result in the formation of three or four shoots which will be pinched again later. The young plants will be potted when they have filled the pots with roots and the young shoots pegged down. The sub- sequent treatment consists of pinching and supporting the shoots and will be described later. Pandanus Veitchil. The weather of the present summer so far in the middle west has been all in favor of the growth of Panda- nus Veitchii, the continued sunshine suiting this plant exactly. All young stock should by this time have been shifted and established in the pots and the brisk, moist atmosphere caused by frequent damping of the benches and floors in conjunction with the hot sun- shine is exactly to the plants' liking. It brings out the fine variegation that is so much admired in this plant and gives a gloss to the foliage that is the unmistakable stamp of the well-grown specimen. While old plants that have become potbound may require a little feeding at the roots, the less feeding that is given young stock the better. Heavily fed plants never show so good a variegation as those that are watered with clear water only, the feeding in- creasing the chlorophyll or green col- oring matter in the leaves. Feed only as much then as is necessary to keep the plants moving. While well rooted specimens need ample moisture to keep them moving, young plants repotted re- cently are easily overwatered and they should be allowed to get well on the dry side before giving any more. The pine family, to which this plant be- longs, can all stand periodic droughts, but a constantly moist condition of the roots is bad for any of them. »i- Cyclamens. The great heat of the past few weeks has necessitated frequent attention to damping in the frames where the young cyclamen stock is growing in order to keep insects, and especially the dreaded thrips, in subjection. Only by the closest possible attention to every detail of culture can these plants be brought to the perfection demanded of the market specimen of today, and unless the foliage is kept clean and in good condition there is no hope of at- taining it. The earliest plants, those 50 The American Florist, Aug. 6 sown in late August anil .Soinombor. 190!i. are now \vi>ll estalilished in 4- incli pots with tine larse foliage and will soon be ready tor their final shift into the flowering: pots. Later batches are not so well established, but are given the same treatment as regards atmospherie conditions. The little plants not having so great a command over the soil should not be so freely watered at the roots, but even more freely sprayed, not giving a heavy douche of water but a light misty spray caused by placing the finger on the end of the hose fitting or syringe and breaking up the flow of water into a fine spray. Keep a close lookout for turned leaves, which are sure to har- bor green fly or other insects, and re- move them on sight before the insects have a chance to spread to the healthy leaves. A little dry lime and soot scattered around the ground is of great help in creating a good atmosphere around the plants, generating a small amount of ammonia, which is very helpful to the plants. Should insects appear fumigate regularly until all are killed, for the plants must be kept ab- solutely clean if the best results arc looked for. Rubbers. These plants are usually able to stand all the sun they are likely to get when growing outside in plant pro- tectors, but the present summer is proving almost too hot and the dry winds under a hot sun is proving al- most too much for them. Under such unusual conditions it is questionable whether a light shade would not be an advantage during the hottest part of the day. If they can be kept going by night and morning spraying and copious root moisture then all is well, but do not allow the foliage to suffer. A few branched plants are usually inquired for and it may be worth while pinching the points out of a few for this purpose. Occasionally an acci- dent happens to a plant and the top is broken off. Such plants never re- gain the straight stem and may have three or four shoots taken up to form the branching specimens referred to. Rambler Roses. The pot grown stock of rambler roses being brought along for forcing should be especially well ripened and good for the purpose this year. The growth has been remarkably free and owing to the constant sunlight, is solid and in fine condition. A thing to guard against is careless help in watering. Men are often using the hose and look- ing anywhere except where the water is going, consequently the plunging material is washed up onto the surface of the pots, becoming hardened in the sun and consequently making it very difl^cult to determine the condi- tion of the roots as to moisture or to properly water them if they are dry. From now on the roots will be need- ing plenty of water and occasional feeding with liquid manure and the tips of the shoots may be pinched in order to plump up the basal ej'es of the earliest stock. It is just as well to try and induce the earliest plants to go to rest as soon as possible and they can be separated from the rest, kept well apart so that plenty of air and light play between them and kei)t a little drier at the root. THE RETAIL TRADE Atlanta, Ga. — An attractive window is that of the Atlanta Floral Co., in Peachtree street, decorated with a lay- out of rocks, ferns and flowers growing, while with these are a spring and a small pond with miniature children in the shape of dolls di\ing and swim- ming. Standing: Wreath of Roses and Hyacinlhs. .SEE .SUPPLEMENT WITH TUIS ISSUE. There may be various opinions as to the artistic value of the standing- wreath, but there is no doubt about its popvdarity and the nature of the de- sign' makes it. possible to use .a great variety of flowers, almost anything, in fact, that may happen to be in sea- son. Just now, when all varieties of gladioli are extremely plentiful, these are excellent for the base of the de- sign, arranged either with their own foliage or with leucothoo sprays. Eas- ter lilies are elegant for the same pur- pose and many others of the lily family, such as Lilium speciosum ru- brum. L. speciosum album or even L. candidum can be used. In the chrys- anthemum season a few fine specimens loosely arranged with suitable foliage make an elegant base and, in short, almost any bold and striking flower is suitable. As to the wreath itself there are, of course, various methods of treatment, any flowers used in the ordinary wreath being just as suitable for a standing one. But care must be taken that the flowers do not clash in color with those of the flowers used in the base and an effort should be made to get away from the stereotyped round form by allowing a spray of fern or other greenery or a few llowers to escape from the wreath. Uemembsr, too, that it is not the quantity of stock used in a wreath that gives it its value from an artistic standpoint. A wreath with a few flowers well placed, so that each shows its individuality and stands clear of its neighbors, is far prettier and far better in every way than one with a lot of valuable stock closely arranged so that it has a lumpy, heavy effect. Such a wreath may be made very attractive and show a fair profit of .^10 while higher prices will have to be charged for better work and the use of more valuable stock. Ventilating: Flower Vault. Eu. American Florist :— I have a flower vault at my office and expect to build one on a larger scale at my greenhouses. We have had soine trouble with the ventilation, and would like to know from some reader of THE Florist the correct prin- ciples for ventilating such a vault. The floor of same will be about 12 feet under ground, connected with the sur- face by a stairway, at the bottom of which we will build a closed vestibule leading into it. An Old Subscriber. We have a flower vault similar to the one described. It is about 12x16 feet, but only about nine feet deep. We have two of the common cellar win- dows hinged at the top, necessarily opening into the upper part of the cellar, each of which is about 16x28 inches. From the opposite corner of the cellar we ran up a wooden flue through the room above and as high above the roof as we could conveni- ently go; of course, the higher it is, the better the draft. This flue has an area of about 12x12 inches and we find that it is very effective, creat- ing a strong upward suction whenever the windows are open and it seems to ventilate the cellar perfectly, all flow- ers, even carnations, keeping remark- ably well without ice. "An Old Sub- scriber" should be cautioned to make absolutely certain that there is no pos- sibility of sewer gas getting into the cellar as it is deadly for carnations. Illuminating gas is equally fatal, even when escaping in such small quantities that it can not be detected. It will, therefore, be advisable to cement the cellar both bottom and sides very care- fully and unless it can be lighted by electricity, have no fixed lights in the cellar at all, depending on using a lantern when necessary. "An Old Sub- scriber" will also realize the import- PHCENIX ROEBELENII. Grown By Chas. Eble, Ni-w Orleans. La. igio. The American Florist. 51 ance of keeping the flower cellar ali- solutely sweet and clean. A flower cellar should be kept as clean as the pantry where one stores the eatables. Any water spilled on the floor should immediately be wiped up as the atmos- phere should be kept as dry as possi- ble. W. N. RlDl). Store Wisdom. It is now aster time and for the next six weeks these flowers will form a large part of the florists' stock. One of the objectionable features of this flower which is also common to most soft and leafy stemmed blos- soms is that the stems become fouled over night. This can be avoided by adding a drop or two of formaldehyde to the water of the jar in which the flowers are placed; this stops all fer- mentation and the stems and foliage remain sweet and clean as long as the flowers ought to be kept. The best method of applying this is by having a bottle with a cork and tube similar to that used by barbers; one holding a pint is easy to handle, and into this place the water and tablespoonful of formaldehyde. When the .iars are full of water a dash or two is sufficient to charge a jar holding a gallon or more so as to secure the results desired. Try a bunch of asters over night in the charged water and another in the plain and note the difference. Ten cents' worth of formaldehyde at any drug store is enough to last for quite a while. It is not to be regarded as a preservative of the life of flowers, simply preventing the fermentation of the soft foliage and stems which are often slimy and decayed while the flowers are still good enough for street sales or cheap work. This is the time to bring out the tal- ents of the young and growing help. The best designer was a green, inex- perienced hand at one time, although to see his finished work it would seem as if he was born with this special gift, as it appears to come so natural to him. He just jabs the flowers in anywhere as fast as he can pick them up, and almost before you realize it there stands the finished design. A good thing to start on is the prepared magnolia leaves. This is the time to have them stemmed up; toothpicks and No. 27 wire are best. They should be stemmed singly and laid straight in liaskets or boxes so as to be handled quickly when needed. The entire win- ter's supply can be got ready now when there is plenty of spare time. Mag- nolia leaves are rapidly replacing galax, a§ they will last for years and look just as bright and fresh if kept clean as the day the cases were opened. The making up of wreaths of these leaves forms good fli-st lessons for be- ginners. The thing of great impor- tance to be impressed is economy. A 14-inch wreath can be satisfactorily made with so many leaves and no more should be used. A 16, IS or 20- inch require each an additional quan- tity in proportion, and this is all that should be used, and so on up into the larger sizes. The necessary quantity should be counted out and assorted, the smaller leaves being used for the beginning or narrow part of the form, presuming that crescent wreaths are used. I would recommend this style, as they are much more popular than the full, round kind, although very handsome designs are made in the larger sizes of this pattern, particular- ly when mounted on stands or bases. With a well-made wreath as a pat- tern and a little instruction, it does not take long before a willing hand can turn out a very fair piece of work and with experience soon becomes quite proficient. With one or two sucK experts the storage capacity is soon taxed and then a step farther is taken. The wreath is decorated with inex- pensive summer flowers. As there are so many ways in which this work can be done, bringing out color effects and graceful arrangement, the coming art- ist has an opportunity to show his aptitude and gets practice that could hardly be afforded him later in the season. Even in the dull season a fin- islied piece that is presentable is often valuable to have for show to those who go about pricing, and orders are often secured that inight have gone elsewhere. K. El). Can It Be Done. Americajj FLorasT : — I have read your article on retail prices with a great deal of interest. The question, "Can It Be Done?" is of vital import to the florists of this vicin- ity. When the man calling himself the "leading florist," cuts his prices so that he sells at retail below what we can buy at wholesale, we must indeed ask the question : "Can it be done?" Only last week a lady called our at- tention to the fact that she could pur- chase of him, for 50 cents, a larger bouquet than we furnished for ?1..50. Again, at Easter, this same party sold Easter lilies at 15 cents a bloom, and daffodils and carnations at 40 cents a dozen. This is done in our city, not by any foreign element, but an American who is trying in this way to hold the trade in his oWn hands, forgetting that in a growing city there is room for all who do business in a fair way. I. H. VICTORIOUS BALL TEAM AT BOSTON GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CLUB PICNIC. GROUP AT THE PICNIC OF THE BOSTON GARDENERS' AND FLORISTS' CUB, jULY 27. 62 The American Florist. Aug. 6, CHRYSANTHEMUMS Chrvsanthemum Smith's Advance. The flowers of this variety are pure white wlien fully expanded, showing a creamy center when semi-developed. This is the earliest large white variety known. Buds selected June 10 were cut July 25. 5% inches in diameter with excellent stems and foliage and re- markable substance. The later buds for August and September flowering give promise of larger and finer blooms carried on stems three to 'i\'i feet long. This, like Golden Glow, will produce blooms at any season of the year, fol- lowing an active period of growth. The lateral growths which follow the re- moval of early buds are not surmount- ed with terminal buds as is the case with Golden Glow, but push forward and produce another crown. This course is continued vmtil the natural time for terminals to set in August or September. Varieties or Late Planting:. It is rather late to write upon this subject as the planting is nearly at an end. Those who have space unoccu- pied may secure many blooms that can be used to advantage, by devoting space to such chrysanthemums. We have produced very satisfactory crops by planting as late as August 15. Blooms from stock planted after July 1.5 will not compare in size and finish with those planted in May or June, but those who have a constant demand for made-up work will realize well from sijch a venture. Any variety that will produce double flowers from late buds will be suitable. It matters little whether they are early, midseason or late kinds, as they > must be late at best. Five to six inches apart each way is ample space and one bloom to each plant will be most satisfactory. Many of the late kinds when thus treated will extend the flowering sea- son quite to Christmas. "We question the propriety of enter- ing into such an undertaking on a large scale as it is doubtful if short stemmed and small flowers would bring returns equal to carnations or some other crops, but those who have a constant retail trade could use sev- eral thousand to good advantage. Elmer D. Smith. Timely Suggestions. The early planted stock being now well established in the soil and the roots pushing well up to the top of beds, it is time for a mulch to be put on the soil. Before putting on the mulch go over the bed and see that the surface is even and level; constant syringing and watering will wash some of the soil from the sides to the center of the bed; this should be scratched back. Loosen up the soil a little be- fore the mulch goes on, being careful not to disturb the roots in doing it. The beds should be got into as even condition as possible as regards moist- ure, and if there are any dry spots these should be picked out and given a watering so that all parts of the bed are alike to receive the mulch. The idea of the mulch is to give the young feeding roots extra nourish- ment and to protect them from the wind and hot sun, well rotted cow or luirse niauure lioing the best mate- 1 ial for the purpose. It must be in a medium dry condition to be able to handle it properly. It it is wet and .sodden it will form a crust over the surface of bed. preventing the water from passing freely into the soil, also preventing the proper drying out of the soil. Another important point to look out for is not to put a very heavy mulch on at one time or a long jointed soft growth will follow. Half an inch or a little more is enough for any muleh. Directly after mulching, the suckers from the stools of the plants will quickiy commence to cause, ;trou- ble; these should be removed as soon as they cart be handled properly, using ja sharp knile toi cut them out just be- low the soil, being careful not to dam- age the roots or main stem. Extra caution in watering directly after mulching must be exercised to keep the soil from becoming over wet. Dense, heavy growth usually occurs following a mulching, thus preventing the drying out of the soil and foliage, and the time is close at handfor a let- up in late syringings so that the at- mosphere is well dried up before night- fall. The hot weather being general throughout the country the routine of the work is about the same and the main thing abbut it just now is to syringe freely. The same can be said about the picking of the side slinots; look well to the tips of the plants to see that there are no thrips lurking there. Get a step ladder, if necessary, and get up high enough to syringe the top of the plants thoroughly every day. The late planted stock for late work will be now well established and grow- ing rapidly. Do not let the weeds get too big before attending to them, also look out for the budding up and the side shoots. C. W. Johnson. Outdoor Chrysanthemums in the South. The excessive rainfall the past six weeks has been unfavorable to the crop. Where a quick way of draining off the surplus water had not been provided many plants died and others were severely checked. Even where the drainage has been almost perfect the plants have made too quick a growth and are consequently drawn and spindly. About all that can be done at present is to remedy the de- fective drainage as far as possible and hand weed the plants. Work with the hoe is out of the question with the ground in such a soggy condition. Keep the plants regularly tied up to insure straight stems. Those plants grown to a single stem are making the first crown bud which should be pinch- ed out and the strongest break taken. Curiously enough the second break is generally stronger than the leader, but whichever one is the strongest must be allowed to grow. Look over the plants at least twice a week and see that this work is carried out. The advance guard of the aphis is now on deck and the best time to control it is at the first appearance. The presence of ants on the tops of the plants will positively prove that aphis or some other insect pest is around. Spray the plants* lightly in the late afternoon and dust moderately with tobacco dust. If this is done reg- ularly every week or 10 days the pest will be kept thoroughly in control. I would advise washing off the dust next morning with the hose before the sun gets too strong, otherwise the fo- liage is liable to get burned and dis- colored. As soon as the soil dries out and the plants show- that healthy root action is again under way, a good mulch of cow manure may be spread on the beds. First, however, give a CHRYSANTHEMUM SMITH'S ADVANCE. rgio. The American Florist. 58 top dressing of bone meal and give the beds a liberal sprinkling of lime. The lime makes the bone meal more quickly available for plant food, and beds treated in this way will require nothing more in the way of fertilizers. Wm. Lear. THE SWEET PEA. Sweet Peas in Oregon. If Oregon were not known as the favorite home of the rose, and Port- land as the "Rose City," this state would be known as the sweet pea state, for this charming flower attains a perfection here that is believed to be equaled nowhere else. Oregon com- munities are going in this year to a great extent for sweet pea growing and are holding competitive shows where the prize flowers are exhibited. Portland's annual rose festival pre- cludes the possibility of making any great fuss over any other flower here, but, despite that fact, suburban im- provement associations have stimulated interest in sweet pea culture by hold- ing exhibitions lately that have been very successful. Such a show, held at Woodstock, a Portland suburb, recently, resulted in the formation of the Oregon Sweet Pea Association, which is to have a char- ter membership of 500. This will re- sult, it is believed, in annual flower s'hows throughout the state and in a wider interest in sweet pea culture. The general display at the Woodstock show was said to be the best collec- tion of sweet peas ever made in Ore- gon. There were 85 separate exhibits from amateur growers and one from a professional florist. A special juvenile exhibit was also made. A pleasant feature of the affair was that the en- tire exhibits were sent to the various hospitals of the city after the show was concluded. It is planned to hold the next an- nual sweet pea show at some more centrally located point in this city, thereby arousing a greater interest in the culture of this beautiful flower. Under the auspices of the Woman's Club of Cottage Grove, the annual sweet pea show there has just been held. A beautiful display of choice sweet peas of all varieties was shown and many wild flowers were also en- tered by the children. One boy had 62 varieties entered and captured first prize in that department. A big feature of the Cottage Grove show was a decorated parade, partici- pated in by business houses of the place and individuals, the horses, teams and automobiles being elaborately deco- rated with sweet peas, after the. fash- ion of the Portland rose festival pa- rades. Boys and girls on foot and in drills and riding decorated horses and in gaily bedecked carts were very at- tractive. The climate of this state seems especially adapted to the best development of the sweet pea and each passing year sees a wider interest in its growth. There is hardly a home In Portland that has not a hedge of these beautiful flowers growing in the yard. E. H. W. DIGHTON, Mass.— A. E. Briggs Is put- ting new cement foundations to his greenhouses. SWEET PEA SENATOR SPENCER. Impressions of the Sweet Pea Show. ■ I am glad of the invitation to write under the above caption. The New York sweet pea show was carried through by the men who organized the National Sweet Pea Society, and I am in heartiest sympathy witli them. The greatest credit is due to them, and all who were present felt like speak- ing in the kindest way of the dis- play that was got together. The sched- ule of prizes was a remarkable one, and the secretary ruled that they should all be awarded to the best that was shown. It was a very hot spell, and some who would have exhibited could not for that i i^asun. And those who did exhibit, said tliey could have made a better showing at an earlier date. On the whole it was what it pre- tended to be, a worthy representation of the sweet pea of today, and means that here in America this flower is to have its annual event. But of course all will say ; "Let it be judged by the highest standard of what the sweet pea of today really is at its best." Before King Edward died the sweet pea shows in England had ex- cited his enthusiastic admiration. The reason they excite such interest there is that a large coterie of enthusiasts are doing original work in producing novelties and in carrying the finest varieties to their highest development. Flower shows cannot repeat their suc- cess by merely exhibiting again what the public have already seen. The big- gest chrysanthemum shows will go beg- ging for public patronage if the same varieties and the same monstrous blooms have been shown before. The basis of popularity must be that a competition is on to produce something new or better. There must be a sen- sation of novelty, and a wonderment at the progress being made. In Eng- land they have for nearly a decade been having just this with the sweet pea. In their zeal they have been multiplying synonyms, and have been hungry to get awards of merit before they had got their novelties fixed; but H has made the show business lively. And it has been a work of genuine merit. Was the New York show like this? No. It would be absurd to expect it. But you will allow me to put the stand- ard where it is in England. We must keep the standard before us. If an ex- hibit could have been made of the seedling stock I have seen in. Califor- nia we could have had a show that would have rivalled the best that they have had in Great Britain. I felt like saying to their men who were opening up their boxes at New York, "You have done admirably." It was a brave thing to make an attempt to exhibit when almost a sirrocco of heat had con- spired against them. A good proportion of the vases were labeled as Spencers, but only a small 54 The American Florjst. Atic;-. 6, proportion of tht» blossoms rotristerod the wavy cliaraiter of the ival Spemer type. A swei't pea expert wouUl look in vain to linii the size and iiuality tliat have been added to the llower since Mr. Ecl. San- deriana and D. Godseffiana, just right for furnishing fern dishes and similar decorative work. In the larger grow- ing species, D. fragrans and D. Mas- sangenana were prominent and repre- sented by many hundreds of choice specimens in the best possible condi- tion. Another fine feat in culture is> the magnificent batch of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. The plants are in 4-inch pots just about ready for a sliift and are absolutel.v clean, no sign of spot or anything else to disfigure them. We have not the space to men- tion by any means all the fine stock to be seen here. There are fine lots of rambler roses, rubbers, palms and all classes of decorative stock and it is in the most interesting shape. We strongly advise any visitor to Chicago or any retailers or others interested in fine plant stock to pay Mr. Oech- slin a visit. It will be well repaid. London Letter. Magnificent as were all the exhibits at the Holland House show the hardy flowers and roses were decidedly the inost important. Tliere were many novelties but none of sufficient merit to influence the judges sufficiently to gain awards or ■ certificates. Many American varieties of roses were shown. White Killarney in Stuart Low & Co.'s exhibit being especially admired. Turner of Slough, Hobbies of Dereham and Prank Cant of Col- chester all had fine exhibits of roses as had Harkness & Co., Hitchin, Paul & Son, Cheshunt, Jackman of Wok- ing, the two Irish firms of Dickson and others. It was a great display. Amer- ican carnations were effectively staged by many e.xhiljitors while the Malmai- son varieties by Cutbush & Son show that this firm, so long prominent in carnations of this class, is keeping up its reputation. The veteran James Douglas of Edenside was also repre- sented by a small but neat collection. The best varieties of American origin were shown by Stuart Low & Co., K. H. Bath, Bell of Guernsey, W. H. Page, A. F. Dutton, C. Engelman, H. Burnett and G. Lange. Chas. Blick is still working on his seedlings and showed a very promising lot as well as some fine varieties already in com- merce. Among the sweet pea exhibitors, Robt. Sydenham and Jarman & Co. were prominent, the latfer showing their novelty, Mrs. Townsend. Miss Hemus was also there with her fine varieties staged in her own effective way, while the exhibits of Sutton & Sons, G. Stark & Son, King & Son, Breadmore of Winchester, Kelway & Son aud other growers were all excellent. The hardy flowers were magnificent, the great bank put up by R. Wallace & Co. con- taining fine eremuri, delphiniums, irises, lilies and tritomas. A pool of water in this exhibit had its banks prettily planted with pink spireas, bamboos and Iris Kaempferi. There was such a number of other exhibitors that it is impossible to name them all but the splendid group of herbaceous subjects and water lilies by Cutbush was magnificent. Bees, Ltd., showed a line collection of primulas of their own raising, notably P. Beesiana, P. Bul- leyana and P. Littoniana. At Covent Garden trade is dull and prices low. Growers here do not seem to realize that unloading huge quanti- ties of poor stock o"n an already weak market is poor policy. There is a lot of good stock in, but there is also such an amount of worthless material that the good flowers have to be sacrificed. Sweet peas are variable in quality, roses mostly bad. Gladioli are over plentiful and of very mixed quality. Carnations are plentiful and good as are Spanish irises. The show of the National Rose So- ciety was remarkably good, far better than could have been expected after the unpropitious weather of the previ- ous weeks. The champion trophy for 72 blooms again goes to the Green isle, Alex. Dickson & Sons winning somewhat easily. Victor Hugo, Kil- larney, Mrs. E. Mawley, Walter Speed and Ellen Drew were magnificent spec- imens. All the other prizes in this class were taken by growers from Col- chester, D. Prior & Son, Ben and Prank Cant coming out in the order named. In the 40 triples Dicksons again won, the firsts for 48 and 24 singles going to the Oxford veterans, Geo. Prince and John Mattock respectively. The latter vigorous old campaigner won in the class for a group of cut blooms, which was very keenly contested. Brown's of Peterboro, and Geo. Mount & Son were equal seconds. All the other classes were well filled and the competition was keen. Sweet peas, hardy flowers and many sundries were shown by various exhibitors. The tenth annual show of the Na- tional Sweet Pea Society proved of far better quality than could have been anticipated, the trade growers being in strong force. W. H. Unwin of His- ton had a truly remarkable exhibit of novelties and tried varieties nicely col- ored, fresh and clean. Gold medals were awarded to E. W. King & Co., Sutton & Sons, C. W. Breadmore, R. Bolton and Dobbie & Co. Silver gilt medals went to W. E. Alsen, W. J. Unwin, Jones & Son and James Box. Jarman & Co., King & Sons, J. Steven- son, Robt. Sydenham, Kelway & Son, Miss Hemus, Stark & Son, W. Deal. L. Bide & Son, W^ O. Cantley and G. & H. Clark were awarded silver medals. J. Agate was given a silver medal and first class certificate for Stirling Stent while awards of merit were given to Masterpiece Arthur Green and Mrs. Hugh Dickson, ex- hibited by Dobbie & Co., and to Cherry Ripe staged by Gilbert & Son. The Burpee cup was won for the third year in succession by Robt. Bolton and now becomes his property. GROUP AT THE ST. LOUIS FLORISTS' CLUB PICNIC, JULY 21. /p/0. The American Florist. 67 Society of American Florists. AMENDMENTS TO CONSTITUTION. Notice is hereby given to all mem- bers of the Society of American Flo- rists that the following amendments have been received by the secretary and will be presented at the annual meeting to be held in Rochester on August 16-19, 1910. Article V, Section 1, to be amended to read as follows : Section 1. Meet- ings. — The first annual meeting of the society shall be held at Buffalo, N. Y., on the first Tuesday of August, 1901. Subsequent meetings shall be held annually at such time and place as may be fixed by ballot at the morn- ing session of the second day of each annual meeting and shall continue for at least three days. This provides for the selection, each year, of the time as well as the place of meeting. Article IV, Section 2 to be amended by striking out the figures "25.00" and inserting in place thereof the fig- ures "50.00," meaning to increase the life membership from $25 to $50. Article II to be amended as follows ; Section 2 (a). Strike out and suli- stitute the following: "The president, vice-president and two directors shall be elected by ballot at the annual meeting of the society and their term of office shall begin with the first day of January next succeeding the elec- tion; and the terms of the president and vice-president shall continue for one year or until their successors are duly elected and qualified; and the di- rectors shall serve for three years from the first day of January following the election. Section 2 (b). Strike out the words "two directors to serve for a term of three years. He shall also appoint at the same time." Section 2 (c). Insert the words "and directors" after the word "officers" and before the word "shall." Section 2 (d). Add the words "and directorships" after the word "offices" in the fourth line. Section 2 (g). Add the words "or directorships" after the word "offices" in the first line. Section 3 (a). Strike out the words "two directors to serve for a term of three years" after the word "appoint" and before the words "one botanist." Section 3 (e). Add the following: "and they shall also at their annua! meeting in January appoint a secre- tary and treasurer of the society for the ensuing year, whose term of of- fice shall commence at such time as shall be then designated and continue until their successors are appointed." The above amendments to Article II were presented at the twenty-fifth an- nual meeting. In case these pass the following amendments will also be pre- sented : Article II, Section 3 (d). Add to the end of the same "He shall attend all meetings of the executive board and shall be paid mileage as is allowed members of , the board." Article III. Strike out the word "Secretary" (page 13, second line) and the word "Treasurer" (page 13, third line). Strike out the words "a reg- ular" (page 13. fifth line) and insert in place thereof "an annual." Strike out the word "mid-Lent" (sixth and seventh lines) and insert in place thereof the words "January 15." In- sert after the word "audited" and be- fore the word "appropriations" the words "appointments of a secretary and treasurer shall be made." Strike out the word "seven" (page 14, ninth line) and insert in place thereof the word "six." These amendments to Article III are merely changes made necessary by the above amendments to Articles II and III. H. B. DORNER, Sec'y. THE "S^OW ME • NINE OF ST. LOUIS. thlcago to Rochester. The Chicago Florists' Club has ar- ranged with the Lake Shore & Michi- gan Southern railroad for transporta- tion to the Rochester convention as follows : A special train will be provided, same to he counterpart of the Twentieth Century Limited and to consist of com- bination baggage and buffet car, one of the famous Lake Shore diners, as many as 12 sections and drawing room sleeping cars (compartment cars if de- sired) as may be required to properly take care of the party and give every- one plenty of room, the train to be fin- ished off with either an open section or compartment observation end sleeping car. The train will leave _Chicago at 5 :30 p. m. Monday, August 15, arriv- ing in Rochester at 9 a. m. Tuesday, August 10. The rate authorized for this occasion is one and three-fifths fare on the cer- tificate plan, !t;l3..3S going (passengers to be sure and ask for certificates in purchasing their tickets, for on same will depend their being able to secure the reduced rate returning) and three- fifths of that or .$8.10 returning, mak- ing a total of $21.48 for the round trip. The Pullman rates are as follows : Double lower berth or upper berth, $3; section, .$G; compartment, $8.50; draw- ing room, $11. Delegates from St. Louis, Indianap- olis, Louisville. Cincinnati, Columbus, etc., can join together and arrange for special sleepers to be attached to this special train at Cleveland, thus bring- ing all together at that point for the remainder of the journey, Cleveland to Rochester. As to the Detroit people, it would be a very easy matter for them to join the special irain at To- ledo. The St. Louis people could come via Chicago and join this special train if they so desired, as the same rate would apply through Chicago as via the direct line. G. K. Thompson, general agent pas- senger department, will accompany the party for the purpose of seeing that everything goes smoothly. For further information and reservation, address G. K. Thompson, 180 Clark street, cor- ner Monroe (Telephone, Harrison 7000), or E. F. Winterson, 45 Wabash avenue (Telephone, Central 6004). OBITUARY. Henry J. Bowden. Henry James Bowden. of Meigs street, Rochester. N. Y., died July 23. Mr. Bowden was born in Bedford, Eng- land, in 1848, his father, James Bow- den, being an instructor in Modern school, where his brother now teaches, and came to this country to visit friends in 1871. After a short stay here he decided to remain, and entered into the nursery business with Chase Bros., with whom he remained 10 years before deciding to start a business of his own. He secured as a partner D. H. Patty, of Geneva, and the two men conducted a nursery business up to the present time. In 1873 Mr. Bowden married Elizabeth Jackson, of Auburn, and bought a home in Meigs street, where he lived for 37 years. His busi- ness associates knew him as a man whose fair dealing was not to be ques- tioned and a person whose judgment was always to be relied upon. His success in business can be traced to his unswerving honesty and industry. Miss Westman. Miss Westman of the firm of West- man & Getz, Cleveland, O., died Au- gust 1. Miss Westman was at the store on Sunday morning, for the last time, and then only long enough to order some things for an early Mon- day morning job, as this firm never ( penei its store on Sunday. Her death was sudden and unexpected as she was feeling fine up to a very short time before she died. Miss Getz is in the east on her vacation, and was finally located and notified of the death of her friend and partner. C. B. George H. Shepherd. George H. Shepherd, Lamonte. Mo., widely known throughout the state as an authority on agriculture and horti- culture, died July 20 at his home near here. He had been engaged in the nursery business here for 50 years. During the civil war he fought as a Union soldier. 68 The American Florist. Avg. 6, TheAmerican Florist 188S Twenty Sixth Year 1910 Subscription. United States and Mexico $1.00 a year: Canada $3.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions .iccepted onlylrom thosein tbe trade. Wtun sending us change of address always send tbe old address at the same time. .Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the .American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. .Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, . 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. nnlf hour cUaptevs for plant growers 49 — Miguonette *S) — Pandanus Veitehil — Cyclamens 49 — Ruiibers — Rambler roses 50 Tlie retail trade 50 — .staudiuj; wreatlr of carnations and bya- einlUs (supplement! -. . .50 — Ventilating dower vault '■■50 ■ — IMioeuix Roebelluii U'lus.) 50 — Store wisdom 51 Boston Gardeuers' and Florists' Club picnic I iUus. ) 51 Chr.vsanthemums 52 — t'brysanthemum. Smith's Advance (illus.)..52 — Varieties for lute planting 52 — Timely suggestions 52 The sweet pea 53 — Sweet peas in Oregon (iUus.) 53 — Impressions of the sweet pea show :..53 The gladiolus . . . ;■ 54 — Early and late flowering gladioli 54 —Gladiolus jottings 54 With the growers 55 — Frank Oechsliu. Chicago 55 The St. Louis Florists' Club picnic (illus.) . .56-57 Society of American Florists 57-5.S Chicago to Rochester 57 Obituary 57 . — Henry J. Bowden 57 — George 11. Shepherd 57 • — Miss Westman 57 The late Jean Soupert 58 American Carnation Society 58 Chicago 00 St. Louis 04 Philadelphia 05 New York GG Buffalo 00 Boston 68-74 Tbe seed trade ..72 — Connecticut seed crops 72 — The corn crop 72 . — French bulbs 72 — To stop weed seed imports 72 Market gardeners ; 74 The nurser.v trade 76 — Roses at Hoopes Bro. & Thomas 7.'U.
  • -in|M|f|»"i|"|f'ii-«|i«irii'«i«>n~ti"i''i»'ii"i»-ir»i"i»'ir»i"l»"iiT« H. G.BERNING, Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St. ST. LOUIS. Ma C. A. KUEHN Wholesale Florist 1122 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS ^?t\\"S'IJone.. ST. LOUIS, MO. Supplies and Everything in Season always on hand demands that the Bentzen team show that they can first beat somebody. The Kirkwood boys are coming in with gladioli and a few carnations. The greater portion, however, are rest- ing some, taking care of their violet plants. Kirkwood is the violet belt, the winter supply coming almost entirely from this locality. Fred Alves has been making fre- quent visits to Young & Sons Co.'s greenhouses lately. There surely must be something that attracts. Fred Young & Sons' matrimonial bureau is still open, a branch at the greenhouses. Charlie Young, son of Jim Young, will take a vacation. He expects to go to the lakes. Charlie has worked steady and needs a rest. His wife and young son will accompany him. Mrs. Ayres reports trade as very good for this time of year. She has built up a splendid trade and her mot- to has been quality at all times. Will Dee, manager of the plant de- partment of Young & Sons Co.'s re- tail store will go on his vacation next week. W. F. igro. The American Florist. 66 The Greatest Convention of Them All at Rochester, New York so WILL The Florist Supply House of America Have the Greatest Display Ever Made at a Convention It will be a treat to you to look it over. All attractive goods for florsits to be interested in. Latest Up-to-Date Novelties Will Be Shown You will want them' A large corps of salesmen will be present to wait on every one. H. BAYERSDORFER & COMPANY 1I2Q Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PENNA. r BRONZE GALAX Vi^o%V^^. An important item every retail florist uses. You will always find OUR GALAX the best in quality. Be convinced of the good value we can give you in GALAX by placing YODR NEXT ORDER WITH US. THE LEO NIESSEN CO.. mo.e^".5r^'oJ{.°tr VaS^^^^Sbstree,. Philadelphia, Pa. Pblladelphla. j'RADE SL(J\V. The great heat and drought from which this city and vicinity have suf- fered for some weelis was. in a meas- ure, broken on July :!ll. Tiiere was a heavy shower in the morning, but be- fore noon the clouds broke away and humidity ran high. Late in the after- noon there was a sharp thunderstorm with heavy rain for about a quarter of an hour; after this passed, the air grew cooler, better conditions prevail- ing throughout the night and July ol. Throughout the week the cut flow- er trade was about as slow as it could be without coming to a complete stand- still. Funeral work was about all that kept anything moving. The one desire of the great majority of the people was to try for relief from the heat. Practically all who could get away left the city, seeking seaside or mountain breezes, and this included a number of men in the trade. Much of what stock arrives is of indifferent quality, but there are some very fair roses and lilies. The rain will certainly improve the quality of asters and other out- door stock. FLORISTS' CLUB JIEETINO. The monthly meeting of the Florists' Club held August 1.' was fairly well at- tended. George C. Watson acted as secretary in the absence of David Rust, who had the misfortune to sprain his ankle. Convention matters came up for discussion and it was decided to go via the Lehigh Valley railroad, leav- ing the Reading terminal at 10:30 a. m.. Monday, August l.j. The round trip fare is $13.65. Those intending to go should notify John Westcott at once and get the benefit of the private car without extra charge. Robert Kifts' address on "The Mission of the Trade Taper" was well received and he was given the thanks of the club. The subject for the next meeting will be VlioMeHo¥erMM'Ket>s Philadeuhia. .\uk. 3. Per 100 Ro>e». Beauty, extra 20 00025 00 first 10 00@15 00 ". Brides and Maids 1 00@ 5 00 ■• Killarney I COW 6 00 Wbite Killarney 1 00<7 5 00 Carnations 2 00@ 3 00 .\sters 75912 00 Cattleyas 40 00@50 00 Gladiolus 2 00@ (. CO Lilium Harrisii 6 00@ 8 00 Lily of the Valley 2 000 3 00 Snapdragons 4 00812 CO Sweet Peas 25® 50 Adiantum 7Sa 1 00 Asparagus per bunch 50 Smilax 15 00(7 .'O CO Pittsburg. Aug. 3. Per 100 Rotes, Beauty, special 12 00@15 00 extra 8 00@12 OO No.l 4000 6 00 " Bride. Bridesmaid 1 00@ 4 00 " Chatenay 1 00@ 4 OO « Killarney 1 00@ 4 00 '• My Maryland 1 00@ 4 00 •■ Richmond 1 00@ 4 00 Carnations 1 01® 2 CO Asters 1 C0@ 2 00 Gladioli 2 00@ 5 00 Lilium Longiflorum 6 OCO) 8 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Sweet Peas 25@ 50 Adiantum 1 50 AspnragusSprengeri, per bunch, 50 strings... per string, 50 " sprays. .. per bunch, 50 Smilax 15 00 reports of the convention from those who were there. NOTES. At the W. K. Harris range there may now be seen a great display of flne plants. Noteworthy are several houses filled Vvfith Scottii ferns, a num- lier being very large specimens. An- other feature is large gardenia plants in 12-inch pots; crotons, Pandanus Veitchii and a good general line of foliage plants and hardy roses may also be enumerated. FINE Asters and Gladioli THE McCALLUM CO., Inc., 937 Uberty Ave., FITTSBDRG, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing Pittsburgh Cut Flower Company WHOLESALE GROWERS 222 Oliver A 14(1 1112 ir.:f 147 Wm. Siebrecht ....113 14C 148 1« 122 132 Einsmann 135 141 128 154 136 138 Dayton, O. — The Miami Floral Co. has increased its capital stock from $50,000 to $75,000. Buffalo. FUNERAL WORK PLENTIFUL. The weather the past week was vari- able, the extremely warm weather cooled by a good rain, and now it is much cooler. Stock remains about the same as to quality and supply. Sweet peas are a little longer owing to the rain. Trade is as good as can be ex- pected for now. Funeral work was quite good last week. The event of the season was the an- nual outing of the Florists' Club, which took place at Fort Erie Grove, a de- lightful spot on the Canadian shore, which has been entirely changed the past year with improvements constant- ly being made. All sports were in the mammoth stadium which is as large as the one at the Pan-American. Boy's race, 100 yards. — Jimmie ZimmerinaD, first: J. Sautaer, second: J. VoU, third: Elmer Neber, fourth. Young men's race, 100 yards. — R. Kinkel. first: Roeder Kinkel, second; T. Tobln, third: R. Klokow, fourth. Quarter-mile walk. — Revere Kinkel. first: Arthur Hey, second: Russell Mark, third: E. Stuntz, fourth. Ladies' race. — Miss Jensen, first: Mrs. Smith, second: Miss Berner, third. Tug-of-war, Store vs. Greenhouse. — Won by the storemen after a hard pull. Children's race, under 12 years. — Vertie Slat- tery, first: Bertha Slattery, second; Heui-y Long- ley, third: Lydia Forbach, fourth. Men's race, those 40 years or thereabouts. — S. A. Anderson, first; E. Hock, second: E. Slattery. third. Potato race. — E. Walter, first; R. Kinkel. No. ■ 2. second; R. Kinkel. No. 1, third; E. Stuntz. fourth. Three-legged race. — Grever and Walter, first; Kinkel brothers, second. Hop, skip and jump. — D. J. Scott, :'<> feet, two inches, first; R. E. Kiukel, 35 feet, si.^ inches, second: W. Grever, 34 feet, nine inches, third. A five-lnning ball game was played between the Growers and Retailers, Retailers captained by E. .Slattery. Growers captained by 1). .1. Scott. Batteries; Retailers. Kramer, pitcher, Kinkel, catcher; Growers. O. Scott, pitcher. Gittere, catcher. Growers winners, 8 to 1. The judges in all events were L. H. Neubeck, W. A. Adams and H. Erch- ert. Chas. Reichert was official starter. The attendance was the largest in many years, about 115 sitting down to the dinner. The ladies were very conspicuous, showing tliat they like the outings as well as the men. The merry-go-round did a good Inisi- ness, such children as Slattery, Adams, Sangster, President Streit ("and, oh, the ladies") were riding on the pranc- ing steeds. Slattery, Grever, Kinkel brothers, Walter, Stuntz and Tobin compose the Palmer athletic club, and they are some club. The umpiring of L. H. Neubeck was very satisfactory, Louie having stud- ied the latest rules for the past month. There were just two Streits at the picnic, the President and Mrs. Streit. The little Streits were absent. Chas. T. Guenther was there from Hamburg, while some that lived much nearer were absent. The Cold Spring contingent was never larger, all the Scotts and many others were there. It was good to have Rob Scott with us again after his long illness. The Slattery family are athletes from father to the baby. S. A. Anderson was easily the cham- pion runner. Grever is a good man with a mega- phone. Chas. Schoenhut, William street, was a busy man last week. He was chair- man of the committee for the outing of the East Side Business Men's asso- ciation of which he is president. The Florists' bowling club will meet this (Monday) evening and perfect ar- rangements for Rochester. Stock at L. H. Neubeck's new place in Williamsville is in good shape. Mr. Breitmeyer, Jr., of Detroit, was I a caller last week. Busox. igio. The American Florist. 67 Young & Nugent, New York Telepbone 2065-2066 Madison Square, 42 West 28th Street, To out-of-town Sorists We are in the Heart of Aod sive special attention to steamer and Theater orders. Prompt deliveries and best stock in the market. Trade Directory OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. PRICE $3.00. POSTPAID. American Florist Co.. 324 Dearborn s^^ Chicago Traendly £ Sctienck, WHOLESALE 1 a 133 WEST 28th ST Phones: 798 and 790. FLORISTS, NEW YORK Alexander J. Guttman, TBE WHOLESALE FLORIST OF NEW YORK 34 WEST 28th STREET, PHONKS, 1664-1665 MADISON SQUARE ENOUGH SAID. HEADQUARTER^ .,^exN YORK ii Roses, Carnations and all kinds o. Seasonable Flowers In Stock. WM. F. KASTING CO.=i^ Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. August Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST 41 W. 28th St., NEW YORK N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Cooean Bldg , 6th Ave &W. 26th St.. New York. Open tor Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every MorninE. Desirable Wall Space to Rent for Advertising. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. N. C. FORD Successor to FORD BROS. "ffirlof FRESH FLOWERS. 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Telephone 3870-3871 Madison Souare FLOWERS SHIPPED BY P. J. SMITH, Are the best product of tbe beat eroweri for tbe New York market. Adiantum Croweanmn sold here exclusively. 49 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telepbooe 1998 Madison Square. ALFRLD H. LANGJAHR WHOLESALE FLORIST, 55 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. All flowers in season. Consignments of first- class stock solicited. Phones 4626 and 4027 Madlion Square. We Solicit Your Patronage. A. MOLTZ & CO, 1 Wholesale Florists Telephone 2921 Madison Square. Coogan Bldg., 55-57 W. 26th St., NEW YORK. ¥lioMenc¥crMM*W New York, \ue. 3, Roses, Beauty, special 8 003120 00 extra and fancy... 3 00® S 00 No.l andNo,2.... 50@ 2 00 Bride, Bridesmaid, special. 4 OOl* 3 00 extra and fancy 1 00© 3 00 Killarney. special 4 00® 5 Ou extra and fancy. 2 00® 3 00 No.l and No. 2. 5u0 1 00 Kaisetin, special 5 OOO 7 00 extra and fancy. 2 111® 1 0) No. I and No. 2. 50® I 03 Carnations 2 CO® 3 CJ ChrvsaDiliemums.. per doz.. ICO Cattleyas 35 00075 00 Gladiolus 255 2 0) Lilium Longiflorum 4 00® 5 00 Lily of the Valley 1 00® 2 50 Asters and Sweet Peas vary so much that they cannot be quoted. Buffalo. .\ug .^. Roses, Beauty, special 20 00@25 00 fano 15 00020 00 extra 10 00®15 00 No.l 7 10@10 00 No.2 2 0C@ 4 00 Bride.Maid. Killarney 2 00@ 6 CO Kaiserin 4 00@ 7 00 fres. Garnet 4 00® 7 01 Carnations 75@ 2 00 Daisies 50® 1 00 Gladioli 3 00@ 4 00 Lilium Longiflorum 8 00@12 00 Lily of the Valley ... 3 00@ 4 00 Sweet Peas per bunch. 3c@5c Adiantum Croweanum 1 25@ 1 50 Asparagus Str 50© 60 Ferns per 1000. $1 50 Galax, green and bronze 150 Smilax 15 00 Gretsch & Ordonez Bros, WHOLESALE FLORISTS 62 W. 28th St., Telephone 3357 Mad. Sa. Hl^ Grade Orchidi always on band. We have room for good growers. Prompt aod full returns. New York City Elgin, III. — G. B. Dawes will erect a new greenhouse and grow cut flowers. ivioore, tientz & Nash, WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 55 and 57 West 26th Street, NEW YORK. FelepboQe No. 736 MsditoD Sgaare. Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty. Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 3201 Madis'^a Sooars Mention the American Florist when writing Walter F. Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST , Telephones: 3532 and 3533 MadlsoD Sq. 131 & 133 Weil 28th St., NEW YORK. KESSLER BROS., 450 Sixth Ave., NEW YORK CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSIMEN AND FLORISTS hone 2336 Madison. Shipments Krerywhere rrompt and saiislaciory. Consignments solicited 68 The American Florist. Aug. 6, George Cotsonas& Co, ^ in all kinds of ^^^^L ^^^ Evergreens ^^^^ ^^^^V BroDze and ^^HH^^H ^^m Greea Galax. HoUr. ^T^^V ^1^ Leucotboe Sprays, J^^^r '•^ PrioceBfi Pioc Etc, # Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and IVnifier i Ferns, Bronze and Greea Galax. HoHr. Leucotboe Sprays, Princess Pioe. Etc. parts of United States and Canada 137 W. 28tll SU bet. 6th & 7th Avet.. Upui Vprk Telephone 1202 Madison Square. "°" '""* Perpetuated and Natural Sheet New Crop Ferns, Fancy and Daggers NOW RKADY, Price $1.25 per 1000. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. - We Issae to Members a - CREDIT LIST Witb Qaarteriy Sapplements. The list now con- tains between 7.000 and 8.000 names. Membership fee. $10,00 including privilege of obtainins unlim- ited number of commercial ratings at cost. We also collect accounts at standard rates. National Florists' Board of Trade, 5? ?»"? «», I NEW YORK Boston. STOCK MORE PLENTIFUL. The agreeable change in the weather conditions has made a great change for the better in all the stock now coming to the market. After one of the hottest Sundays ever experienced in New England. Monday brought forth a terrific thunder shower that ex- tended all over this section and this has been followed by smaller showers throughout the week. The result has been that the supply is much more than the demand, and while last week saw all stock cleaned vip early in the day, this week all lines have been slow and some, especially carnations, are a drug on the market, while prices have taken a drop. Roses are selling at about the same as last week. Car- nations have improved in quality, but are cheaper. Sweet peas are still poor and find a very slow market. A trip around the stores and inquiries as to business, are immediately answered b.v, "Quiet, quiet." And in the Back Bay district general stagnation is the con- dition with a busy day once in a while and then a relapse. At Hoffman's, however, they report a very busy week. Down town things are a little live- lier and some of the stores report more summer business than usual. NOTE.S. "A jolly good time" is the word passed around by those who attended the annual picnic of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club, which was held on Wednesday at Pine Banks Park, and certainly for those who attended, it was their own fault if they did not have a good time, for everything com- bined to bring about that result. The committee was very fortunate in se- lecting this beautiful place, so easy of access, with its fine grove to spread the lunch and the large open field for the games. The weather was all that could be expected, one of the brightest pleasantest days of summer. The at- tendance was a record breaker, over 500, counting the children — and there were lots of them. Thos. Pegler, J. P. A. Guerineau, H, E. Fiske and William E. Fischer, the committee in charge, ■worked like beavers and are entitled fo great praise for the manner in ■which they performed their duties. Ringmaster William J. Kennedy and Secretary William W. Craig were cer- tainly two overworked men, and they were always on deck and must have been glad when the day was nnished. for the games started at 11 o'clock r n Lilium Harrisii Now Ready for Delivery. Our first consignments have just reached ns, and our advance orders are all filled. In view of the fact that crop is shorter than last year, we advise those who have not already ordered to lose no time doing so. Last year we were not able to meet the demand for our selected Harrisii on late orders. At present we have a good supply, and will be able to take care of early orders; but there should be no delay in ordering, as there is sure to be a scarcity of good stock, especially in the large sizes. We offer selected stock of the original trne Harrisii for early forcing, grown from the original true stock — splendid stock for early forcing, for which purpose Harrisii is so valuable. Our stock is not picked up indiscrimi- nately from different sources, but is grown from one stock, and will be found very superior tu the ordinary Harrisii usually offered, both in regard to free- dom from disease and purity, and not the late type now so often furnished. 6 to 7-inch bulbs, 350 to the case, $17,50 per case; less quantities, $6.00 per 100. Tj-o 9-inch bulbs, 200 to the case, $18.00 per case; less quantities, $10.00 per 100. 9 to 11-inch bulbs, 100 to the case, $20.00 per case; less quantities, $25.00 per 100. r. R. PIERSON CO. Tarrytown-On-Hudson, NEW YORK. Henry M.RobiD$on& Co. Wholesale Commission Florists. LUt rlOWcrS greens and Florists' SuppUes. Dagger and Fancy Ferns, $1 per 1000 FANCY Bronze and Green Galax $1.00 per lOOO: 8 50 per 10 OOO DAQQER. Leucothoe Sprays $1.00 per lOO: $7.50 per lOOO Souttiern Wild Smilax, Brancti Laurel, Laurel Festooning, Green and Sptiagnum Moss, Boxwood Sprays, A large stock constantly on tiand. Can fill orders at a moment's notice, Telephone or telegraph, relepbones: 2617-2618 Main; Fort Hill 25290. RrfeCkXrfeiy M A CkS 15 Province Street and 9 Chapman Place, MJ^^ J 1 ^l^» !▼■>* J j» FANCY FERNS, ^'-^ ?(J^fe. New Crop Oalax, Bronze or Green $1.25 per 1000: lO.OOO, $7.50 SphariDDm Moss. lar^e bales $1.25: 6 bales. $7.00. Extra fine leocothoB Sprays, Green and Bronze $1.00 per 100: $7.50 per 1000 '•^^>5fflvvi?S!2." Boxwood per bunch. 35c: 50-pound case $8.50 Lod Moss, in barrels for haniintr baskets $2. CO per barret Florists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placine their orders with us A trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists* Supplies, 38-40 Broadway, All phone connections. DETROrf, MICH. and it was after five when the last event, the tug-ot-war, was decided, and ev?r> body waited for this contest, which proved, as was expected, a strenuous struggle, in which the pri- vate gardeners wiped out their defeat of a year ago. The games started with the ball game, which attracted a great interest and was won by the commer- cial men, by the score of 5 to 2. The winning nine was composed of : Sim, c; Solari, p.; Filson, Ist b.; O'Brien, 2nd b.; Kuer, 3rd b. ; Aylward, ss. ; Palmer, 1. 1'.; Walsh, c. f.; Ruane, r. f. The ball game for lioys under 10 years was won by the team captained by Thomas Westwood. The judges who officiated were : Ken- neth Finlayson. A. E. Thatcher. Thom- as H. Westwood and James Wheeler. Handicapper McGillivray had a difli- cult task which he performed to the credit of himself and the satisfaction of all. Miller and Holmes, wlio um- pired the ball game, tscaped any seri- New Crop Ferns FANCY and DAGGER ready May Ist. Special price for laree orders Price $1.25 per 1000. CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO., Evergreen, Alabama ous trouble. At the lunch hour sand- wiches and coffee were provided for all and the ladies and children were served with ice cream. This gave the entertainment committee, P. J. Tinley, chairman, a very busy hour, but the work was very satisfactorily accom- plished and heartily appreciated. News conies from Old Orchard that Patrick 'Welch sprained bis ankle while bathing, but the report at the store is that it is nothing serious. E. A. W. (other boston^ notes on taoe 74.) tgio. The American Florist. 69 EVERYBODY SAYS The Rochester Convention WILL BE The Greatest on Record AND EVERYBODY KNOWS The American Florist Convention Number To Be Issued August 11 c:j. WILL BE A Fitting Representative of tlie Great Occasion. Advertising rates are as usual, $ \ per inch, single column width, $30 per page of 30 inches, with the usual discount on time contracts. The American Florist ^^*c"h?c5So ^*- SEND YOUR AD. NOW 'i'^ 70 The American Florist. Aug. 6, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below,the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders, cnicago. EitabHihed In 1857. FLORiST 739 Buclcingham Place, L. D. Phone 658 Lake View. Send us your retail orders, WE BAVX THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY Mention the American Florist when writing Cincinnati, O. JULIUS BAER, 138-140 £. Fourth St. Long Distance 'Phone. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET. Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, Mich. H. A. FISHER CO. Wholesale and Retail Florists. We Handle EverythiDg in Season. Milwaukee, Wis. CCPonworthCo. cJ?^!^'?^.. Wisconsin. Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail. Telephone and Teleeraph orders filled promptly wjih the choicest stock. ttiidianapoliS) Ind. BertermaaaBros.Co. FLORISTS .241 Massachusetts Ave •UDB BIKM.C*. rLOni8T« WASHINGTON D. C. Gude's Washingion,^ liSt^ *'" D. C. ji^ ^^^ggSS^^^\m Eutaw Placa, 14th and H Streets. ^^^^ Baltimore. Md. J. DAN BLACKISTONE Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Miami and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cat Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Kansas Ci^» Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK, Flower Co., will carefnlly execate ordera for Kanaaa Cit7 and any town In Missouri, Kansas or Oklahoma. St. Louis, Mo. Write, Wire or Phone Yonr Orders to 1406 Olive Street, Regular discount allowed on all orders, either Plants or Cut Flowers. Phones BeU, Main 3306; Kinloch Central 4081 New York. EstabUshed 1849 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway i552.Y5?3 coYumbus. Clioice Cut Flowors Kansas City HEADQUARTERS Alpha Floral Co. 1105 Walnut St., Kansas City, Mo. New York. MYER, FLORIST, 'Krs".ft,e' Wy.moiik, XeI!.— The summer meeting of the State Horticultural Society con- vened July 22, with an attendance of 50 delegates. The programme con- sisted of a paper by Mrs. J. A. Reu- ling and addresses by A. D. McCand- less, C. S. Harrison of York and Mr. Yager of Fremont. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS. U1S Pnmum St telephonis 1419 larnvm .si. 1501 andl 1S83 Uention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhc Park •...Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE. Presldeiic Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. G. Geo. C. Shaffer, s a FLORIST s s Fbone 2416 Main 14th a Eye Sts.. N. W Write, Teleeraph or Telepbon.. Mention the American Florist when writlni^ Montreal. All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties. Orchids and Valley always on hand. Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and Vicinity on Telegrapliic Order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124 TREMONT ST. Mention the American Florist ivheii writing THE J. M. GASSER COMPANY, (@[Ll^[I[L/^K][D)^(0)o We Cover ill Points In Ohio. tgio. The American Florist. 71 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade In other cities by tke firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Kansas City, Mo. 8eo. M. Kellogg Flower and Plant Co., 806 GRAND AVE. ICANSAS CITY and PLEASANT HILL, MO Will fill all orders for Cut Flowers, Fanera' Designs, Wedding and Birtliday Gifts that ma' ^e eotrusted to them, Vention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Hcinl ^ Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247. We are in position to fill promptlr all mail, telephone, teleeraph and cable orders with best quality stock in season, Pittsburg, Pa. A. W. SMITH CO. KEENAN BLOC Larrest Floral Eitablishment In America Eitabliihed 1874. Incorporated 1909. Rochester, N: T. J.B. KELLER SO NS, J~ FLORISTS. I 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Kocheater Phone 506. Lone Dla. Bell Phone tW St. Paul, Minn. L. L MAY & CO. Order your flowers for delivery io this section from the LEABIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice DANIELS S^ FISHER Order by mail, telephone, teleuraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels. Denver" Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street. Anderson, S. C. THE ANDERSON FLORAL CO. 633 MARSHALL AVX. MICHIGAN, "^"".'.rii' \^, Z"'"''^ HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS New York. Elstablished 1874. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DARDSFLOR. Brooldyn, New York. "WILSON" 3 andS Greene Ave. and 339 to 347 Greene Avr . Greenhouses: Short Hills, N. ], Deliveries in NEW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray 913 Grand Ave. All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Louisville, Ky* JACOB SCHULZ, 650 So. Fonrtli Avenne. Colorado Springs, Colo. FRANK F. CRUMP, Wliolesale and Retail Florist Steamship Sailings. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. Aug. 9. Hamburg, nam.-Amer., 9 a. m., Hoboken Pior. Rotterd.im. HoU.-Amer., 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier. Kaiser Wil. der Grosse, N. Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier. FROM BOSTON, Cymric, White Star, 12 noon, Aug, 10. Mauretanla, Cunard, 9 a, m., Piers 54 and 50, North River. Oceanic, White Star, 3:30 p. m.. Piers GO and 61. Nor'b River. President Lincoln, Ham.-Amer., 10 a. m., Ho- boken Pier. FROM BALTIMORE, Rhein. N. Ger. Lloyd, 2 p. m., Pier 9, Locust Point. Aug. 11. La Bretagne, French, 10 a. m., Pier 42, North River. Venezia, Fabre, 1 p. m.. Amity Dock. Barbarossa, N. Ger. -Lloyd, 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier. Aug. 12, PROM MONTREAL, Tunisian, Allan, 5:30 a. m. FROM QUEBEC, Empress o£ Ireland, Can.- Paciflc, 3:30 p. m. Aug, 13, Furnessla, Anchor, 11 a. m.. Pier 64, North River. New York, American, 10 a. m.. Pier 62, North River Lapland, Red Star, 11 a. m.. Pier 59, North River. Celtic. White Star, 12 noon. Piers GO and 61, North River. Amerika, Ham.-Amer., 12 noon, Hoboken Pier. Prinzess Irene, N. Ger. Lloyd, 11 a. m., Ho- boken Pier. FROM MONTREAL, Corinthian, Allan, Daylight. FROM MONTREAL, Pretorlan, Allan. FROM MONTREAL, Canada, White Star-Dom,, Daylight. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Frlesland, American, 10 a. m.. Pier 54. Alexander NcConnell, 571 fifth Ave., Windsor Arcade. NEW YORK CITY. TEIjEGRAPH Orders forwarded to anj part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Felephune Calls: 487 and 488 38«h S«< Cable address: Alexconneli. Western Union Code. Mention the Amer'can Florist when writing Buffalo, N. Y. Flowers °' Quality W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main St. Mention tlie American Florist when writieta Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Win fiU your orders for designs and cut floners la NORTHERN OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing Dayton, O. Matthews, FLORIST 16 W. 3rd Sfrc>et. Flowers in any arrangement for all occasions, for Dayton and vicinity. Long dis. Phones Mention the American Florist wh^n writing St. Paul, Minn. HOLM & OLSON, ST. PAUL The Leading Florists of the Northwest Orders will be well cared for anywhere in MINNESOTA AND THE DAKOTAS, Mention the Americ an Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. J. W. FLORIST, ^' WeriS'^f ' 2 1 8 W. 4th St. Uention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Best Dunlop's 96 Yonse Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and eoarante safe arrival. 72 The American Florist. Aug. 6, American Seed Trade Aaaoolalloo. E. L. Pate, Greene, N.Y.,Prisidint; L.H. Vaueban, Chicago, First VicePri'sident; M H. Duryea, Niw Yorlc. Second Vic- Presidcnl: C. E, Kondel. Clevolahd, O.. Sec- retary and Treasurer. ^'IS1TK1« ClllcAiio: B. K. Martin, Salem, 111. GL.VD10LUS bulli crops are suffering from the prevailing drought both east and west. ST. Joseph, Mo.— The Farber Seed Co. will increase its capital stock from .$5,- 000 to $10,IHX). THE Azore islands may help out on the calla bulb shortage in California caused by the severe winter. THE Louisville crop of onion sets is reported to have been badly injured by the heavy rains the past month. REDTOP grass seed producing districts in Illinois have had too much rain, but the quaUty of the seed will be better than last year. CHICAGO.— Prices on the board of trade August 3 for grass seed were noted as follows : Timothy, $.j.50-$C.5O per IW pounds. White clover from 20 cents to 25 cents. FiB.sT estimates from California seed growers on their percentage of probable deliveries on 1910 coitracts indicate that orders for most varieties of onion will be filled nearly in full. CHINESE Narcissus bulbs are re- ported afloat in the China seas and are due in America rather earlier than usual. These bulbs enjoy a longer selling season that most kinds. THE Department of Agriculture at Washington is out with a press notice urging farmers to grow vegetable seeds. There is nothing to indicate that this article was ever submitted to the ex- pert seed growers of the department, otherwise the public would have been cautioned to procure their seed stocks from right sources and to make their preliminary ventures through the sup- port of a definite contract for the crop with responsible seedsmen. Philadelphia, Pa.— S. S. Skidelsky has returned from an extended west- ern trip. Roman J. Irwin, his partner, has gone with his wife for a vacatiop of two weeks in Maine. — The Henry F, Michell Co. has taken about 4O0 Braslan Seed Growers Go. Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. SAN JOSE, CALIF. siiuare feet of space at the Rochester trade exhibition. An:ong many other exhibits they will show a number of electrical appliances. They are now busy handling their first shipment of Formosa lilies. — Patrick O'Mara of New York was a visitor July 29. He visited Dreer's, Riverton, N. J., and the ranges of the Robert Craig Co. and Wm. K. Harris, Connecticut Seed Crops. Orange, Jul.v 30. — Turnip and kale seed have now been harvested and the crop is a very good one, although the acreage was small. Present demand for both of these articles has taken up all the surplus in the hands of dealers. Showers have recently fallen, which have carried along the corn crop and the later seed, such as beet, carrot and parsnip, although we have not had a good rain for some six %veeks, are looking as well as could be expected. Warm weather is helping the corn, and it is now looking better than it usually does at this season. There is no question whatsoever but that the pea crop is going to be one of the very shortest on record. The writer has just returned from a thor- ough canvass of the pea growing sec- tions of New Y'ork State, Canada and Michigan, and is convinced that famine prices for peas will prevail during the coming season. S. D. WOOURUFl' & SOJNS. The Corn Crop. 1 Wakeman, O., July 30. — I have just returned from a 2,000-mile automobile trip through the east, via Canada. I found the corn crop from 10 , days to two weeks late and a poor prospect. Our own contracted crops here in Ohio are at least two weeks late and a poor stand, due to the cold weather of May and early June. Many fields had to be replanted and some crops were entirely lost. From the middle of June to July 10 we had splendid corn weather and if we can get some rain from now on with a late fall we can then make a fair showing. C. S. Clark. French Bulbs. Consular Agent Francis M. Hans- field, of Toulon, furnishes the follow- ing information in reply to complaints which have appeared in American hor- ticultural journals that some inferior narcissus and hyacinth bulbs have been exported from the Toulon dis- trict : "No criticism is justified of the products of this part of France ob- Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Grewers of High Grade SEED HoUister,' California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondence Solicited. tained through responsible firms or of those growers who bring scientific methods to bear in their culture. Whatever unsound stock may go out must be through the small and irre- sponsible farmers, and the reputable growers and shippers with whom I have talked on this matter say they positively refuse to sell damaged or unsound stock to these small factors, believing that if such should be put on the market and proved faulty, as it obviously would be, it would Injure the great industry of OUioules and Hyeres, which have a reputation for bulbs of the highest quality. Such damaged or unsound stock is burned or other- wise destroyed by the growers and shippers who have their best interests and that of the region at heart, the irresponsible middleman not even be- ing thought of as a possible customer. "Unsound stock comes from three different causes: (1) From damaged stock, bruised or cut or rotted by damp; (2 and 3) from two well-known maladies, one resembling an interior rot of an enigmatic origin, and the other — seemingly attacking only the hyacinth — a tiny nematode whicTTin- sinuates itself into the heart of the bulb through a hole which it makes at the base. These maladies are well known and recognized by experts, but to the non-expert it is conceivable that their presence might well be over- looked and possibly ignored by a care- less shipper. "If this unsound stock were allowed to propagate in the United States, it might indeed be a serious matter, and the way to avoid it seems to be for buyers to deal only with known and responsible houses rather than to at- tempt to develop new sources of sup- ply. The United States has the repu- tation of taking the best of the stock produced here and, incidentally, pay- ing the highest prices, but buyers can only be assured of this by drawing their supplies from houses of good re- pute. The market price (between grower and exporter) of the competi- tive White Roman hyacinth bulb has just been fixed for the present season bv the Growers' Syndicate at 68 francs ($13.12) per thousand Qf 1,050, the assortment to include the usual mar- ketable sizes, from 4.7 to 5.0 inches. For extra sizes the members of the syndicate are at liberty to make their own prices." To Stop Weed Seed Imports. Washington. July 20.— Stimulating the government's country-wide anti- weed crusade. Acting Secretary of the Treasury Andrew has ordered all cus- toms officers to take 2-ounce samples of all importations of grass, clover and forage plants and forward to the seed lalioratory of the Department of Agri- culture here. This action is to be in effect through the present fiscal year and is at the request of Secretary of Agriculture AVilson. who wants to stop weed seeds from continuing to come into this country. Canada has strin- gent laws against bringing in seeds of weeds and some of the foreign inter- ests are said to have turned to the Ignited States, as furnishing a less critical market. — New Y'ork Journal of Cunimeree. Imports. During the week ending July 23, imports were received at New York as follows : \'aughan's Seed Store, 10 cases, 14 crates lily bulbs. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 20 bags seed, M. C. Hutchinson & Co., five cases .seed. To others, 520 cases, 22 pkgs. lily bulbs, .52 cases plants, 270 bags clover seed, 43 bags grass seed, 30 bags, one pkg. seed. /p/o. The American Florist. 73 HWh-dass Seeds, Bnlbs, Plants, Shrubs and Nursery Stock. 4< » Carl R. Gloeckner. President, 76 Barclay St, NEW YORK CITT GOLD STORAGE LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS $12.50 per 1000 in cases of 2000 only, f^inest German, not Dutch erown. Ready now. For FaU Delivery 1910 Our own imports from Japan. Per 1000 XiUnnLOn^onun Multifiorum, 7-9 $50 00 Gieanteum. 7-9 65 OO Formosum,79 65 00 F. O. B. New Yorli. Seed PANSY Seed Brown's Improved Prize Pansy Seed. Finest strain in the market. In color and size they are incom- parable. Price of mixed seed. 3000 seeds, $1.00; y4-oz., $1.50; 1/2-oz., $3.50; 1-oz., $6.00; 14-lb., $14,00; Vj-lb., $25.00; 1-lb., $50.00; in separate colors. Yellow with dark eye, same price. Cash with order. PETER BROWN, ""^ri;! f*" LANCASTER. PA. N^SMILAX o p Ounce. 25c; iilb.. 75c. Vau^han's Seed Store CHICAGO. NEW YORK. MANN'S Lily of the Valley are the finest in existence, and their flowers bring the best prices on the London market. For quotation please apply to OTTO MANN, Leipzig, Saiony, Germany. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. Gro^yerg for the Trade Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Etc. ^i^^.^'^ MILFORD,CONN. •TO TMI HENRY METTE, Qnedlinbnrg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and FARM SEEDS. (Established 17»7. ) SnPt^inlfir^" Beans, Beets, Cabbaces. Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek. Lettuces, Onions, ^p<.v>uiuv.s. Peas, Radishes, Spinach. Turnips. Swedes Asters, Balsams. Beeonias! Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias. Larkspur, Nasturtiums Pansies, Petunias. Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious. Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES, (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world. $5.00 per oz.. $1,50 per Hoz.. 75c per 1-16 oz, postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, ot strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I ALSO GROW LARGELY SEEDS ON CONTRACT. PANSY SEED K Pkt. Oz. $8.00 6.00 4.00 5.00 5.00 Pkt. Madame rerret $ .40 Giant Parisian Mixture 25 Giant Pansies, in separate colors, white, black, yel- low, sky blue, dark blue, red, brown, striped 25 Oz. $2.60 1.60 1.60 Perfection Mixture, made up from the finest strains grown $ .60 Elite Mixture 50 Cassier's Giant 60 Bugnot's Five Spotted 60 Masterpiece 50 SCRgNTON FLORIST 1 SUPPLY CO.« Scranfon. Pa. Darmstadt, Qermany, Established 1789. Wholesale Dealer, Importer and Exporter of Natural Grass, Clover and Tree Seeds, is always open for all kinds of American Grass and Clover seed in carload lots, and invites exporters to submit offers and samples as soon as the new crop is on spot. Conrad Appel, New York Market. Mignonette New Seed Now Ready. This is an extra choice strain of Mig^nonette for ereeD house culture. Our seed is greenhouse grown, raised by a most careful grower. Tfie plants srow from two to three feet hieh and pro- duce flower spikes ap to 20 inches long, according to the quality of the soil, weather and treatment. The seed is all saved from selected plaats. grown from three to five shoots to a plant, and was all saved from the iplkes measurinir from ten to eighteen inches long Trade pkt. (about 1000 seeds), 50c; per OZ.. $7.00; '^-oz., $1.00. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. 2S Barclay St., NEW YORK. Seasonable Seeds For Summer Sowing All the Leading Kinds James VicK's Sons SEEDSMEN Rochester, New York Jerome B. Rice Seed Go. CAMBRIDGE. N. Y. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. G!*!!! PANSY planis The KENILWORTH Strain Must not be compared with the flimsy Trimar- deau it is much larger and of goad substance, the immense flowers of 3H to 4 iaches are of perfect form, every tint and shade is produced in striking combinations and endless variations of beautiful colors and marking; it is the result of years ol selection. The stock plants are selected from many thousand of p'ants grown for market. It is rich with shades of brown, bronxe. red mahogany and numerous other light, medium or dark mixture*. 1910 Seed Now Ready. 2000 seeds 50c: 5000. 11.00; H-oj. $1.25; 1-oz. $500: 1 lb. $50,00. Also the following colors of the Kenilworth strain; yellow, yellow-darkeye, Lord Beaconsfield Mm*. Ferret white darkeye. purple, black, masterpiece, red. brown bronze, dark blue and light-blue shades. Trade pac- kets 25c. any five for SI.CO. IZpacketsone ofeach variety $2.25 Rainbow is a blend of over 50 o the latest introductions of giant pansies of the most beautiful gorgeous col- ors; blotched, striped veined margined, etc. With every $1,00 worth of Kenilworth strain I will send ICOO of Rainbow free and with other amounts in like pro- p o r - tion. Mention the American Florist when writing REUABLE SEEDS. ^^ Oz. pkt.' Bellls, double Daisies, Longfellow.pink $3 00 30c " . ■• •■ Snowball, white,. 3.00 30c Carnations, hardy garden, finest double mixed .. 2.00 25c Myosotis, alpestris. Victoria compact blue 2.50 35c Pansies. Special florists' mixture 4.00 50c Pinks, double dwarf hardy garden mxd.. 4,00 50c WalUlOwer, extra dbl. dwf.. Bush mxd.. 4.00 50c For other varieties ask for my catalogue. O. v. ZANGEN, Seedsman, Hoboken, N, J. Always mention The American Flortit when you order stock, t t s : 74 The American I^l grist. Aui -%. Market Gardeners i OreenhoDse Vegetable Growers aod Market Gardeners' Association. C.W.Waid.NewCarlisle.Pa., President; Franklin DeKleine. Grand Rapids. Mich., Vice-President: S. W. Severance. 508 Illi- nois Life BuildinR. Louisville. Ky.. Secre tarv; M, L. Ruetenik. Cleveland. (J.. Treas. .■\nDual incctinK al Grand Kapids. Mich. Sept. :7 2>i =4 =<^ POTATO prospects are good in Marion county and other producing centers in Indiana. MiNNETONKA LAKE and vicinity -was swept by a severe storm July 22, great damage being done to vegetable crops around St. Paul, also to greenhouse property in the neighborhood. Chicago. — Kraus Bros., Seventy-eighth street and Jeffry avenue, -will repair the five greenhouses -which were damaged by a storm some time ago. Their crop consists of radishes, parsley, mint and tomatoes. Their tomato patch of 5,000 plants is in fine condition and picli- ing will commence the latter part of this month. Kraus Bros, supply the grocers of Hyde Park and vicinity. They have 27,000 feet of glass.— P. M. Olfson, the big potato shipper of Wau- paca, "Wis., was in the city this week, with L. Starks Co. He said that there was no telling what the potato crop would be on account of the prolonged drought. There has been no rain for over two months. — L. F. Case, the fruit broker, left this ■week on his annual trip to California to see his customers. — J. G. McNair, the big Arkansas peach grower, was here last week. About Beans. The bean that we eat in some form nearly every day, that almost every- body likes, is comparatively new as an edible. Our common, everyday bean is a native of South America and was introduced into Europe, whence it came to this country, during the six- teenth century, and now is represented by more than 150 cultivated varieties. The big, broad bean is the bean of his- tory and its origin is so remote that it IS doubtful. It is probably a native of southwestern Asia and northeastern Europe. Columbia City, Ind. The Northern Indiana Florists' As- sociation met at Winona Lake for its annual meeting. At this meeting ar- ticles of incorporation were adopted and the following officers elected : W. W. Dederick, Warsaw, Ind., pres- ident. Harry White, No. Manchester, vice- president. A. J. Wagoner, Columbia City, sec- retary and treasurer. Directors. — One year : D. C. Noble and A. J. Wagoner, Columbia City; two years : Geo. Pastor, Huntington, J. H. Shelton, Rochester; three years : J. S. Steuart, Anderson, W. S. Kircher, Rochester. Five new names were presented and duly elected as members, giving us a wide range of membership in the north- ern part of the state. A banquet was spread at the Otterbein hotel which was voted a great success by all the members and wives and visitors. After the yearly business was completed several very interesting discussions were enjoyed in which all took part ASTER SEED While at the Convention Look over our display of CUT ASTERS. Our attendant will give any information desired. Visit our Aster Farm and see our crop growing. VICK & HILL CO. P. O. Box 613, ROCHESTER, N. Y. Order Now Lily of fhe Valley Order Now The best grade for early The best grade for late FORCING Prices on application. SSCKMAN, P.O. Box 21, Secaucus, N. J» and it -svas declared the most interest- ing part of the meeting. A committee consisting of W. W. Dederick and A. J. Wagoner was appointed to prepare a programme for next meeting, which will be held the third Wednesday in October at South Bend. All who are interested in horticulture are urgently invited to be present and all parties wishing to become members can do so by addressing application to Secretary A. J. Wagoner, Columbia City, Ind., and inclosing $1 with application. All new names will be taken up and voted on at next meeting. A. J. W. Boston Notes. Tlie trip across the ocean and a visit to Europe seems to have an attraction this year for the florists in this vicinity. S. J. Goddard and Johnson of Nelson & Johnson of Framingham returned the early part of this week, and the latter part of the week David Welch of W^elch Bros, appeared at the store, hale and hearty and with a color that would rival an ancient mariner. A. Leuthy and Joe Margolis of H. M. Robinson are roaming around the con- tinent looking up good things. Sidney Hoffman is in Hamburg and writes that he is having a glorious time, and nothing that can be put to use in the Back Bay will escape his watchful eye. And now it is reported that Wil- liam Malloy and Edward Welch are to sail next Saturday, which will mak^^ quite a representaticn of the profession in this <-ity to the old world. One of the young men who formerly had the respect of the trade has fallen from grace the last week. He started in business for himself in Somerville and using up his credit found that he had to purchase his goods C. O. D., but not having the wherewithal to pay, would give the boy who delivered the goods worthless checks. This week he tried the game on H. M. Robinson & Co.; the boy refused the check but went into the telephone booth at the Sullivan square terminal, where the young man was to meet him, and the latter then skipped with the box of flowers. He was later arrested and ap- peared in court on Friday to answer to the charge of larceny and was found guilty and fined $15 and costs, which he appealed. E. Allen Peirce has completed the arrangements for the Boston party to the convention at Rochester. The fare will be $13.40 for the round trip, which is the regular fare out aAid three-fifths on the return by the certificate plan. A special car has been engaged and the charge will be $2 per chair. VEGETABLE PUNTS Cabbage, All Head. Succession Per 100 lOOO Second Early. Early Summer. Flat Dutch. Surehead. Danish Round andBallhead $0 20 $1 OO IC.OOO and over 85c per 1000 Celery, White Plume. Golden Self Blanching, Giant Pascal. Golden Heart and Boston Market .30 1 OO lO.OCO and over S5c per lOOO Cash with order. ^ R. VIHCEIH, Jr & SONS CO., wwtej^.r.h. Mention fhe American Florist when writing Watcn lor our Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Lambert's Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper grades Is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceipt of 40cents in postage. Address Trade Iftrk. American Spawn Co..St.Panl,Mlnn Mention the American Florist when writing New Crop Mushroom Spawn Just arrived from England *8.00 per 100 lbs. WEEBER £c DON, and'ofowe'rl"" 114 Chambers St , New York. The party will leave on Monday, Au- gust 15, at 10 o'clock, having the day run through the Berkshire hills and the Mohawk valley, arriving at Rochester at 10 o'clock in the even- ing; .ind returning Saturc'ay. Any cue desiring to join this party will please notify E. Allen Peirce. Waltham. Mass., as eaiHy as possible. A good time is in store for any one who joins. Mattie Ruane, Peirce's popular sales- man, appeared at the market Monday brown as a berry and smiling as ever after an enjoyable vacation at York Beach. Fred Roberts. Doyles" busy manager, also came back to town the last of the week ready to start Mon- day morning. H. M. Robinson starts Monday to spend a well earned vacation at Green Harbor. E. A. W. WiLllETTE, III. — The Northwestern Floral Co. will erect two greenhouses, 26x125. The company deals largely in carnations; 30,000 plants have already been put in the houses and 10,000 more will be added; 14,000 plants have beei> sold at wholesale during the past week. igio. The. American Florist. 75 Dreer's Convention Month Specials AN INVITATION All Florists at tend in u the Rochester Convention are earnestly invited to stop ov__ at Philadelphia and vi'it our Nurseries at RivertoD N J. We assure you a cordial reception and b^lieve that you will find the visit both pleasant and pro6table. ' .- \ yji'f ^ ^■"^ WJ iSm^LJ! ^*''^ m p^ WX=i^ ,^ m^^_ ,j^ '•^;y^" ' W . ■ - - r»A.l^]VJ:S 5- leading Specialty. Cocos Wedde liana We !iavc nearly an acre of glas^ devoted to this nio«t graceful of all Palms. Splendid, thrifty stock, cf rich dark color. 2^-in. pots, 5 to 6 in. high Jl 50 per doz.; $11) OC per 100 3 ;■ 8 to 10 \ . 2 CO ■' IS CO '■ S " 18 to 24 " splend'd plants 75c each 7 " 34 to 36 " irrand specimens $2 50eacli Livistona Rotundifolia We offer a fine lot of this desirable miniature Fan-Palm. 2Vi in. pots $1 SOperdoz.; $10 03 per ICO 3 •• 2 00 ■ 15 CO • 4 " 350 ■■ 25 00 ■• 5 ■■ J6 OC per doz. (Nicelv characterized.) Phoenix Rupicola Good 6 in. pots $1 50 each ■ Sin.tubs 2 50 " Phoenix Roebelenii This ifl unquestionably one of the great Palms of the future, cembining the grace c f a Cocos Weddeliaoa with the hardiness of Keotia; it will prove an invaluable plant for the house. We have a grand stock and offer ,3;n. pets, nicely characteiized $3 SO per doz.; $25 00 per 100 4 ■ •■ ■■ $ fiOeach 5 ■ •• ■' 1 2i ■■ 6 '• ■■ ■■ 2C0 '■ We also have a limited lot of handsome specimen plants in tubs, at J35 CO and $50 00 each. Kentia Belmoreana NEPHROLEPIS SCHOLZELl (Crested Scott Fern.) 2V4in. pots 3 6 6 4 leaves, 8 to 10 i 5 •■ 12 6 • 20 to 24 6 to 7 •• 26 to 28 Per doz. P.^r 100 Per ICOO . high.Sl 30 $10 00 $ 90 03 . 2 00 IS 00 140 00 $ I OOeach 1 50 Kentia Forsteriana Specimen plants. '' to 10 leet high, in tubs 40 03 Kentia Forsteriana— Made-up Plants 2H-in. pots. 4 6 6 8-in. tub 11 The plants: 4 leaves. 5 5 to 6 6 6 6 to 7 6 to 7 Per 100 $15 00 20 00 40 CO Par 1000 $140 00 175 CO Per doz. 8 to lOin. high $2 00 12to 15 ■■ 2 50 15tol8 •■ 500 Each J8to30 ■• $100 34to36 ■■ 1 50 45to4S " 500 „ .. 84t.9) ■■ 1500 following are exceptionally heavy and valuable decorative Each 14 in. tubs. 6 to 7 leaves, 7 to 7H feet high $25 0) 15 6to7 7Hto8 •• 3000 15 ' 6to7 ■ 8 to 8H • 35C0 16 ■' 6to7 •■ 10 loll •■ 400O 16 ■■ 6to7 " 11 tol2 ■• 5000 7-in 7 9 10 12 14 16 tubs, 3 plants in a tub .% in 3 ■■ • 38 3 •• •• '■ 40 to 42 3 ■• " , •■ 42 to 45 3 4 ft, high 3 ■■ • , •■ 4H •• ;: I :: :: :: i^ .: 3 •• •• •' 6 3 71^ to 8 ft. high Areca Lutescens Each high $ 2 50 •■ 3 OO ': 4 On SOo 6 On 8 0,1 10 On 15 0) heavy 20 On 25 00 A splendid lot of well shaped plants of good color. 2V4 in. pots. 1 plant in a pot 85c per doz.; $6 "0 per 100 6 '■ 3 plants in a pot. 28 to 30 in. high $iOOeacli 7 ■' 3 ■■ • 36 ■• 2. S3 ■■ Araucaria Excelsa (Norfolk island Plne). Our stock of .Araucarias is very complete in all sizes The plants are all of good value, and will be four:d a profitable investuient to erow on tor winter sales. 4. inch pots, 5 to 6 inches high. 5-inch pots, li3 to 12 inclies high. 6 inch pots. 13 to IS inches high, 6 inch pots, 14 to 16 inches b gh. 7-inch pots 16 to 18 inches high. Each 2tiers $0 30 3 tiers 60 3 to 4 tiers 75 4tiers 1 00 4tiers 1 25 Araucaria Excelsa Glauca. Each 5 inch pots. Sincheshigh, 2 tiers 75 6-inch pots. 10 to 12 inches liigh. 3 tiers 1 00 7-inch pots. 13 to 15 inches high. 4 tiers 1 50 Araucaria Robusta Compacta. 6-inch pots, 8incheshigh. 2 tiers 100 6-inch pots, 10 to 12 inches high. 3 tiers 125 7-inch pots, 12 to 14 inches high, 3 tiers 1 50 Asplenium Nidus Avis-The Bird-Nest Fem. Nephrolepis Scholzeli \ nice thrifty lot in 3-in. pots, 30c each; $3.00 per doz. 4-iD. pots. 40c each; $4 00 per doz.; 6 in. pots. $1,00 each. Nephrolepis Giatrasii This variety, introduced last fall in a very limited way. has proven to be a 2em— especially where a perfect specimen is desired in a small size. It will develop beautifully in a three, four or five inch pot, making an ideal plant for many purposes where the other varieties of Neprolepis are too coarse, and it is also fine for fern dish work when grown in 2^■iQf pots. $>.00 per doz.: $12.00 per 100: $103.00 per 1000. Mixed Ferns for Dishes We have at all times a good supply of these. 2H-in. pots $3.50 per 100; $3000 per 1030 For a complete list of seasonable stock offered by us at received a copy it will be mailed to you on application Convention, and will be pleased to show you samples of t Crested Scott Fern. A sport from Scottii possessing all the merits of that most popular variety but with the pinnje sub-divided giving it a neat crested appear ance. 2i4 in. pots. $1.25 per doz.; $8,00 per 100; $75 03 per iOOO. Ferns in Flats These flats contain about 2(0 plants each, only one variety being in a flat and we cannot supply less than a full flat of any one sort. Price, $2, OU per flat. .Adiantum Cuneatum. Aspidium Tsussimense. Aspidium Tsussimense Cristata. Cyrtomium Falcatum. Cyrtomium Fortunei. Lastrea Chrysoloba. Lastrea .Cristata Variegata. Lomaria C'liata Pteris .Adiantoides. Pteris Cretica Magnifica. Pteris Cretica Wimsetti Multiceps. Pteris Ouvrardi. Pteris Wilsoni. this time, see our cu'rent wholesale list. If you have not Our staff of travelers will be in attendance at the Rochester he above and many other specialties which we will exhibit. HENRY A DREER, Inc., 714 Chestimt St.> Philadelphia, Pa. 76 The American Florist. Aug. 6, The Nursery Trade Anerlcaa Aaaoclalloa of NoraerymeD. VV. P. Stark. Louisiana. Mo., President: E.S.Welch. ^lieDaDdoah. la.. Vici' Presi dent; John Hall. Rochester. N. Y.. Secy. Thirty-sixth annual conyention to beheld at St. Louis. Mo.. June, 1911. Sprinod.\le, Pa. — The offices of the Elliott Nursery Co. were broken into July 22. the safe blown and $200 in cash, two gold watches and $S worth of stamps extracted. JntSEY City, N. J. — John T. Withers, having returned from his world tour, is busy planning for the improvement of the Fifth ward tract which the city is acquiring for park purposes. MrLLBRAE, Calif. — F. Ludemann of Ludemann's Nursery has retired from business and the nursery will, in fu- ture, be carried on by his son. A. F. Ludemann who has had personal charge of the business under his father for the past 10 years. Makkato, Minn. — Announcement was made July 19. that the executive board of the State Horticultural Society has elected Senator Thomas E. Cashman of Owatonna as president of the associa- tion to fill out the unexpired term of Professor Samuel B. Green, who died July 11. Mr. Cashman is well known as a nurseryman, being president of the Clinton Falls Nursery Co. at Owa- tosaa. Milton, Ore. — Members of the North- west Nurserymen's Association were recently the guests of the retiring pres- ident, S. A. Miller, at the Milton Nur- sery, coming in a special car on the interurban. 12.5 strong. After an in- spection of Miller & Sons' nursery din- ner was served on the grounds of Aaron Miller, founder 5f the nursery and the pioneer nurseryman of eastern Oregon. William Ritz of Walla Walla acted as toastmaster and addresses were delivered by ex-Mayor Davis of this city. J. H. Hall and D. C. Sander- son of Freewater. J. L. Dumas, Roed- ing. C. L. Whitney and others. New Roses at Hoopes Bro. & Thomas. WICHUBAIANA CROSSES Considering the great and immediate results that have been obtained from crosses with Rosa Wichuraiana and the popular and well-known standard hy- brid and tea roses in general cultiva- tion, it seems strange that many more rose growers are not engaged in this fascinating work. That roses of this type are growing in popularity is evi- dent with each recurring season. That sterling variety. Crimson Rambler, a pronounced favorite of this type, is now to be seen in all parts of the coun- try, and as fast as it becomes known it is being followed by the magnificent pink, Dorothy Perkins, a cross between Wichuraiana and Mme. Gabriel Luizet, a climbing variety that should be in every grower's stock, as it is also one of the best plants for Easter forcing. Some five years ago experiments were made with crosses of well-known hybrids and teas with Wichuraiana, at the nurseries of Hoopes Brother & 01 r« ^ •• _ s ? ? M standard Bay. BAY TREES Standard or Tree Shaped Stem about Crown. Each. Stem about Crown. Bach. 45-48in. 26in.... $7.50 45-48 in. 30 in ... .$10.00 46-SOIn. 28in.... 8,00 46-54 in. 34 in . . . . 12.00 46-53in. 40in.... IS.OO |-~» *ir\ HeiKht. Each. Doz. 100 |-\/^"V I fl^^C 10tol2in $0.30 $303 $20.00 VJ\3^ I I WWd 12tol5in... 35 3.50 25.00 IS to 18 in., lisht ... .40 4.00 30.00 Bnih Shaped IS to 18 ia heayy 45 4 50 35,00 Thesedo not come in tubs. 20to'24in 75 8.00 ^^jjD^^ I ^^jM 3inch 1)70 $200 V^lCVr I \J1^ *!°ch 35 3.50 Sinch 60 60O Choice Varieties 6 inch 1.00 lO.M Vaughan's Seed Store WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. A BLUE ROSE The Greatest Rose Novelty of the Century It ffowered with us this sea- son and was greatly admired. The New Rambler (Violet Blue), hailed by the German rose growers as the forerunner of a genuinely cornflower blue roie, i% a seedling of Crimson Rambler, very vigorous and hardy, and free blooming. Send for description and price. ELLWANGER & Mount Hops Nuraerlea BARRY ROCHESTER, N. Y. ROSES Our Leading Specialty Also Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Conifers, Fancy Clipped Boxwoods, Forest and Fruit Trees, Hedge Plants, Etc Ask for Wholesale Price Lists. is. A. VOSTERS & SONS, RIEL, HOLLAND. Thomas. West Chester, Pa., the results of which were very gratifying, there being obtained several varieties that measure up to the standard of many sorts in commerce together with a number of others which have peculiari- ties in color, form of flower and foli- age that mark them as being wortliy of a trial and providing excellent ma- terial for future crosses. A cross with Caroline Testout was very prolific, one pod of seed producing four fine varieties, of which the char- acteristics are quite different. Of this quartet probably Cliristine Wright is placed first. This is a strong, rampant grower with large, thick, leathery foli- age; the flowers are a clear bright pink almost double, four inches in diameter, borne in clusters of from eight to 1.5 flowers and buds both of which are of beautiful formation. The foliage remains clean at all times. Flowers are also pro- Jacs Smits & Co., t&SS^^- Azaleas, (hardy), Berried Plants, Bleeding Hearts, Blue Sprucea, Boxwood, Clematis, Climb- ine Plants, Conifers, Evergreens, Funkias in sorts, Hydrangea P. Q., Japan Maples, Peoniea, Pot-grown Plants, (Lilacs a specialty), Rbodo- denroos, Roses, Spireas, Valleys. Price Lilt Free on Demand. duced at intervals in limited quantities later in the season. Another from the same seed pod is of the purest white, having a large flower with a double row of broad globular petals and is re- lieved in the center with a bunch of golden crested stamens. If it were more double it might be called a climbing Frau Karl Druschki, so closely does it resemble this famous sort in form and color. The foliage is a rich, glossy green, which makes it desirable as a climber the season through. tgio. The American Florist. 77 Peonies Wanted. Peonies in large quantities, 3-6 eyes. Festiva Maxima, Couroane d' Or. Duchesse de Nemours, Mme. de Verneville. Sulpburea. Canari, Delicatissitna. Modele de Perfection. Alexander Dumas. Felix Crousse. Richardson'sGr Rubra, Lee's (ir. Rubra, Ofiiiciflatts Alba and Rubra. Only guaraoteed true varieties wanted. 75 per cent cash; rest after first Hower. F. F. SCHEEL, Nursery, Shermerville, III. Crosses were also made with Crimson Rambler, of wiiich there are several ex- amples that are well worth trying out, being quite distinct and beautiful as pillar roses, the semi-double flowers be- ing borne profusely in upright clusters. General Jacqueminot was also used to advantage, as was Clio and Helene, a pink climber. There are a lot of varie- ties held under number which are very interesting, all showing peculiarities of foliage, color or form of cluster on single flowers, that reveal the possibili- ties of this work. Of the varieties thought worthy of a place in their cata- logue and in this way offered to the public, are the following : Christine Wright, described above; Columbia, pure salmon pink, strong climbing habit, foliage glossy, form of bud beau- tiful, size of flower four inches and very fragrant. Edwin Lonsdale, double, pale lemon white, delicate tea fra- grance, flowers two to three inches, very profuse. Prof. C. S. Sargent, rich golden yellow in bud, opening out to a delicate buff flower, very double and fragrant. a cross with Souvenir d'Auguste Metrel. Robert Craig, yel- low-shaded with apricot deepening in the center. This interesting work is still carried on by their superintendent, Mr. Farrell, who has secured some ver.\- promising seedlings by further crosses with Wichuraiana, using, as before, popular varieties and also the products of the first experiments. It is a work which every florist in the land could engage in with pleasure and profit, there being an almost certainty of good results to the careful hybridizer. K. Condition of Nursery Stock. The Brown Bros. Co., Rochester, N. Y., write as follows : "We have had an unusually good growing season in this vicinity. We had ideal weather all through planting time and have had plenty of showers and occasional good rains so that the ground has been kept in perfect condition, with the result that stock has done much better than usual." EUwanger & Barry, Rochester. N. T.. say that in a general way nursery stock looks very well, the month of July having afforded exceedingly good growing weather. American Apple Growers Congress. The seventh annual meeting of the American Apple Growers' Congress will be held at the Planters hotel, St. Louis, August 10-11. Many interest- ing and instructive papers on subjects pertaining to fruit growing are prom- ised, some of the best informed men from experiment stations and other government institutions being down on the programme for talks on their vari- ous specialties. The director of the Missouri Botanical Garden has ar- ranged for the Shaw annual banquet Bobbink & Atkins World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products Bay Trees, Boxwood, Evergreens and Conifers, Rhododendrons and Herbaceous Plants, Kentiasand Phoenix. We have a large quantity of all this stock. We shall be glad to give special prices on any quantity. German Iris, in 50 named varieties, .$6.00 per 100. Japan Iris, in 10 best named varieties, 8.00 per 100. Rutherford, N J Nurserymen and Florists Arbor Vitae (Ttanya Ocddentaili.) A splendid stock of 3 to 4 ft. and 4 to 5 ft. trees. Write for descriptioDs and prices. The Wm. H. Moon Co., morrisvuls. pa. Phoenix Nursery Company NurseryiTien and Flori»t» BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS Send list of wants tor prices. Wholesale catalog for fall issued Sept. tst. 500,000 California Privet FOR FALL OF I»10. A fine stock of 1 and and 2 year plants, from 12 inches to 4 feet, will satisfy all in erade and price. Special low prices in car lots for Fall delivery: let me know your wants before purct'asinK. .-Mso a fine stick of AMPILOPSIS Veltchll, 2 years transplanted. C HAS. BLACK, Hlghtstown, N. J. Hybrid Perpetual and Rambler Roses strong Forcing Stock (or Florists. Orders for fall delivery booking now, Jackson & Perkins Company, Newark, K. Y. PEONIES Best Cot Flower varlctlei grown. First Prize White SlSOOperlOO Pink y.OOperiro Red 10.00 per 100 Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, Oliio. Eugene Pitou, Jr. CIVIL ENGINEER and Landscape Arcnltect Phone Barclay 6084—229 Broadway .New York Designs. Estimates. Construction of Grounds to be held August 12, to which the members of the congress will be in- vited guests. The hotel rates at the Planters are reasonable, the accom- modations of the best, and the meeting promises to be of unusual interest. NHW BERRY, HIM.AL.VY.A QI.ANT Berry Catalogue free with Colored plates Berrydale Experlirent Gardens, Holland. Mirh. THE Storrs & Harrison Co. PAINESVILLE NURSERIES. CATALOGUES AND PRICE LISTS FREE ON APPLICATION PAINESVILLE, OHIO. ROSES A SPECIALTY. The Din^ee fie Conard Co., WEST GROVE, PA. JOHN T. WITHERS, Inc. Landscape Architect and Forester 1 Montgomery St., JERSEY CITY, N. J. Tree Renovation by Expert Operators. Stere- opticon lectures on Horticulture and .Arboricultare LARGE TREES OAKS and MAPLES Pines and Hemlocka ANDORRA NURSERIES. Wm, Warner Harper. Prop. Chestnut Hill, PHILA., PA. 15 Acres Devoted Exclusively to PEONIES Onr Seventeenth Year. Prices Right. Write for Uit. GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxle, Mo. 78 The American Florist. Auo. 6, Providence. The condition cif tlie business for the past week remains the same as it has been for tlie past month, exceptinK that first class stoclv is decidedly scarcer witli no increase in the de- mand. There is no transient trade, but a very fair amount of funeral or- ders for this season of the year. Few roses of a first class quality are com- ing in. The supply of carnations is very small and the quality poor, and more good ones could be used. Asters are more plentiful, but there is not enough of a good quality coming in and what there is are soon bought up at good prices. Gladioli are fine and of a great selection of colors, they sell well but at a low figure when taking into consideration the grand display they make and their lasting qualities. Sweet peas are scarce. There is a sufficiency of orchids, lily of the val- ley, pink pond lilies and Easter lilies to, supply all demands. Green goods are abundant, of good quality. JTOTES. Many of the residents of Central Falls paid a visit to the gardens of the Field Naturalists' Society on Mon- day and expressed their pleasure at the conditions which have developed during the past few weeks in connec- tion with the competition among the members for the Lawton silver cup, which is awarded annually to member having the neatest appearing bed in the garden. At the meeting of the so- ciety the committee which has charge of the arrangements for the annual flower show presented a report. Sev- eral of the members will attend the annual clam bake to be given by James Haworth on Sunday. The city tree warden, Alfred Clare, was present at the meeting and informed the mem- bers that he is negotiating with the state officials for help in the spray- ing of the trees of the city and ex- pexts that the work will begin in the near future. F. Macrea & Sons' concern consists of 10,000 square feet of glass and is conducted by the sons of the late F. Macrea. They grow a general line of roses, carnations, violets and lilies; of the latter they intend to make a specialty the year around and have built a cold storage for the keeping of the bulbs. These enterprising broth- ers Iveep well abreast of the times and have one of the most up-to-date places here. Alex. Macrea is also interested m the firm of T. J. Johnston & Co. and they dispose of most of their stock at this store. Their chrysanthemums are in fine shape: the carnations and roses are also looking well. The marriage of Edward Brook to Miss Edith Sims has been announced. Mr. Brook is managing owner of the firm of T. J. Johnston & Co. Miss Sims has been bookkeeper and confi- dential clerk here for the past year and was very popular with the trade and employes. The clerks in the store presented Mrs. Brooks with an ele- gant bookkeeper's desk and typewriter with equipment for the same. We all extend our best wishes. The leopard moth has made its ap- pearance here and City Forester John- son is working hard to get an appro- priation of money from our city fath- ers to fight this new pest as well as the older ones we have in great abund- ance and making some of the elm trees about this city look as though a charge of grape and canister had been shot through them. Burke & Burns, successors to Wm. Hay, have incorporated their business under the style of the Burke Rose Co. The Incorporators are John T. Burke, Robt. E. Burns, Isabelle G. Burns, all of this city. This concern is to grow and sell all kinds of flowers and plants with a capital stock of $30,000 divided into 500 shares at $100 per share. ■BODDINfiTON'S QUALITY I g ChrislK FlD..ri.t SwmI tm S • For Immediate Delivery. Q S Oz. 141b. H lb. Lb. V-* iZ^ Boddington's Snowbird, pure white 20c 75c $1.25 $2.00 H T-\ Boddington's Chrisi mas Pink 10c 40c .75 1.00 W n Boddington's Christmas A hite 15c 50c .85 1.50 H JK Mrs. E. Wild, carmine 16c 60c .85 1.50 || M Mrs. Geo. Lewis, white waved 15c 60c .85 1.50 M Id New Crop of all other Winter Flowering Varieties m w Ready in August. W g ARTHUR T. BODDINGTON, g H 352 West 14th Street, H M NEW YORK CITY. J Miscellai Doz. 2!^2-in. Boston. (Aug.) 4 -ID. $2 00 ne 100 $4 50 15 00 25 00 5 00 15 OJ 25 00 3 0J 7 00 2 50 f. 00 10 10 3 00 3 5J 7 0"! 15 00 3 0j 7 00 300 3 00 5 00 3 00 15 00 SONS ous Plants Each 4 -in, Araucaria Excelsa, 2-3tiers 50 6 -in. Araucaria Glauca, 3 4 tiers 1 75 6 -in. Araucaria Compacta, 3 4 tiers I 75 1 Doz $ 6 00 Eacti $350 3 00 4 00 4 CO 300 1 75 35 III 5 -in. ■• 3 OJ 21^2 in. Whltniani 4 -in. •• 2 00 5 -jn. " 3 00 2 in. Asparagus Flu Nanus,.. 3 -in. '..10) 4 in. ■' •■ ■■ .. 1 50 2 in . Asparagus Sprengeri, . . . 3 in, ■ ... 1 00 4 in. ■• '■ . , 1 25 2 -in. Asstd.Ferns,dislies(Aug) 2 -in. Cyclamen, 3 -in I CO Kentla Forsteriana. single plants. 7 in, 6 to 7 leaves. 34 to 36 in Same made-up, 3 plants to pet 32 lo34 in Sam.' made-up, 3 plants to pot 36 io4D in 4 -in. •■ (.Aug.) 2 00 2 in, Chinese Primrose 3 -in. Obconlca Primrose, .. 2 -in. Celestial Peppers, 2 in. Jerusalem Cherries, 2 -in. Poinsettias, (1000145,00) 2 in. Smllax, 2Hin. Cccos Weddellara 2 00 3 m.Pandanus Veltchll, 3 50 D. U AUGSPURGER & Kentla Belmoreana 7in. pot, 6-7 leaves. 34 36 in 7-in, pot, 6 7 leaves, 28-30 in ... 6-in, pot, 5-6 leaves, 26-28 in 4 in, pot per 100 $35,00 2/2 in. pot per 103 10.00 ► CO., BOX 394. Peoria, CHRYSANTHEMIMS Bush Plants for Show Purposes We have some fine plants of standard varieties, including single flowering sorts for immediate delivery. 6-inch 60c each; $6.00 per dozen 10-inch $1 60 each 8-inch 85c each; 9.00 per dozen Write for Varieties. VAUG HAN^S SEED STORE 84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. 25 Barclay St., NEW ^ORK Greenhouses, Nurseries and Trial Grounds: Western Springs, 111. All Plants F. O. B. Western Springs, 111. M. Sweeney, Friendship and Broad .streets, does an immense business in fioral decorations as well as a very large business in landscape work. Mr. .Sweeney's place is not large, but he is located in one of the best residential parts of the city and covers a great territory of well kept places. Robt. Byrnes of Narragansett Pier has opened his store in the Hazard block at this place and reports busi- ness good for the beginning of the season. Mr. Byrnes has had a store here during the summer months for the past 20 years. The Rhode Island Gardners' and Florists' Club enjoyed a day's outing at the Rhode Island Agricultural Col- rgio. The American Florist. 79 ( )ne of our specialties is growing up to 8 in. and JO-in. for vasts, baskets, etc. Our varieties include IViin. 3-in. 4-in. Sin. Bostons »5C0 $1010 $15 00 $25 00 WhltmBni 7 50 15 CO 25 00 50 00 Amerpohll, 7 50 15 00 25 QO 50 03 Scottli, 7 50 15 00 25 Ol 50 00 Plgmosus 3 50 8 00 15 00 25 00 Sprengerl, 2 50 5 00 12 50 25 00 MaldenHaIr 5 00 15 00 25 00 Small Ferns, 5 00 6in. 7 in. Sin. Bostons $40 00 $60 00 $U0 00 Whitmanl "5 00 100 ro 150 01 Amerpobli, 75 CO 100 06 150 00 Scottli 75 OU ICOro 15000 Plnmosns 50 00 100 00 Maiden Hair,. Specimens 10 in. and up. $2.50 PrimroJts. Cliinese Obconrca and Forbesii, 2^2- in. at tS.OO: 3-in. $8 00 per 100 Cyclamen, 2^ in at t5.00: 3 in. $8.f per ICO. Celestial Pepoers. 2Hin.»2 50; 3 in, »7 50 per 100. Jenisi>Iem itierries, 2^i in.$4 0C; 3in.$8.C0per 100. Polnsettias, 2Hin. at $6 00 per 100. Cinerarias, 2Vi in. at *5 ro per lOO Hydrangeas, 2V-.in. $5 00; 3in.$8.C0; 4-in. $12.50 (j-in 5' c. and 't in. 41.00. Flowering Begonias, 3 in. at $5.ro per K 0. Kex Begonias, 2h-in. at $5.00; 3-in. .* 10 00; 4 in. $25.(0 per 100. Fancy CalBdiums,4 in. at 25c each Arancarlas, fine plants at. *l.00 each. X special l)argain. E-vtra good values in all kinds of Ferns; Bostons. Whitmani, Amerpohll. Plumosus. Sprengeri acd Maiden Hair. Ask for our other lists in season. GEO. A. KUHL, Wholesale Grower, PEKIN, ILL. Aster Plants Scrapie's Branchinpand Queen of the Ma'ket fine plants of the best straios, $1.75 per 1000. 5000 for $7.50. Cabbage, Celery, Peppers, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Brussels Sprouts and Celeriac. Fine plants from the field $1.00 per 1000; 5000 lor $4.00; 10.000 for $7.50; all the best varieties. Bristol, Pa. J. C. SCHMIDT, Whitmani Ferns 2i/2-in., $6.00 per 100; .$40.00 per 1000. 250 at 1000 rate. Magnifica, 212-in., $16.00 per 100. HENRY H. BARROWS 4 SON. Whitman, Mass . Brides and Maids 2H-in. $2.50. IfO; $25.00, 1000. Numerous other good sorts in prime stock ^Tfifi rrni rfLORAi company. lege at Kingston on Monday. A very fine repast was served and all re- turned home very much pleased with the outing. John Macrae's chrysanthemums are a healthy looking lot. Mr. Macrae grows a limited number of the lead- ing varieties and has put in a couple of benches of single varieties which are looking fine; these were very pop- ular last season. William Appleton reports landscape and forestry work very good for this season of the year. Mr. Appleton does an immense business at outside work in caring for places in connection with his florists business. Wm. E. Chappell. John A. Macrae and Wm. B. Hazard were among the mason attendants at the annual out- ing of the Mason veteran association at the Warwick club, July 15. M. J. Leach of Pawtucket, N. D. Pierce of Norwood and John A. Ma- LEADER in our Specialties : The Araucarias LEADER Neph. Ferns 15 000 now ready, in all sizes and varieties. LEADER in Azalea Indica Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, Palms, Etc. Leader in prices. Leads you into wealth . GODFREY ASCHMANN'S SONG. Tune: "John Brown's Body. In the early morning sunliyht upcn the sea I go To search the lands of Europe for the finest plants that grow. I only buy the very best; those only you must know Are good enough for me- Id the towns of little Belgium the-e are Araucaiias fair. And Azaleas with their promise of enchanting beauty rare. I mean to be; t the world with my shipment over there, just good enough for me. I leave at home in my house the loveliest Ferns on earth. And mean to match them with tall Palms cf quite transcendent worth. My Cyclamen and Primroses Tve tended from from their birth. .^11 good enough for me. .When I come home I want you all to come and see my shew; The sight of my Lorraines will set your heart and eyes aglow: The hi'alth and beauty bloom and leaf, then only will you know What's good enough for me. ^^ Remember, it is the wideawake man that is not afr:iid to invest a dollar that makes the money. ^~ Please look at our special low prices for superior stock. \raucaria Excelsa, raised from top cuttings, no seedlings, Plants. 5-5^2-6-7 in. p-ts. 1215 18-20- 25-30 in. hikh. 3 4 5 6 tiers. 2 3-4-5 years old. 35c. 50c fiOc. 75c.,*l.'0. $1 25 to SI 50 each. Robusta Compacta, Eicelsa Glauca, 6 in. pots. $1.00 to 51.^3 each. Kentia For&teiiana, in hne shape 6 in. pots, 30,^5 40-45 in. high. 4-5-6 years old. 75c. $1.0 1. SI 25 Jl 50. 12 00 to $2.50 eath: -l-in., -Sc each. 25 10. hik'h Kentia Belmoreana, 25 3V35 4" in. high 5-5H-6 7 in. pots. 5-6 7 years old. 50c. 75c, $1.00. $1.25. $1 50 to $2 05 each; 4 in.. 25c ea. h. Kentia Belmoreana, 2V2 to 3 io.. Uc each. Standard Bay Trees, 1-foot tubs. 7 ft. high from bottom up. 2 .\ 2 crown. $S CO per pair. Cyclamen Grandiflora, best strain. 4 in . 15c. Nephrolepls (Ferns). Boston, Scotiii, Whitmani, Schoheli. 4 in., 25c; 5. 5H and 6-in.. ?5c. 40c and £0c Ferns lor Dishes, big assortment, 2Hin. pols, at $3.00 per lUO. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, deep pink. 4in., 2Sc. Begonia Lonsdale, pale pink, 4 in., only 25c. Sago Palms, ready July IS. 6 7-8 in. pots, from 5 to 2j leaves 10c per leaf. Cocos Weddelllana, 3 in. pots. 18c to 20c. Primula Obconica, best strain. 4 in., ICc; 5 in., in bloom. 15c, We have an unsurpassed strain of Solanum Multillorum (Jerusalem Cherries), Can offer only a limited quantity. 2V2-\n. pots. $5,00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. AH plants must travel at purchaser's risk. GODFREY aSCHMANN Wholesale Grower and Importer ot Potted Plants, 1012 West Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Good Plant Stock For Sale 5000 American Beauties, at Sc 20C0Maids, at 5c 300 Gardenias, extra fine 15c All plants io 4-in pots. Also 10 secondhand 4 in hot water valves at$2.50 each. BRANT-HENTZ FLOWER CO., MADISON, N. J. Carnations F. DORNER fi SONS CO. La Fayette, Ind. crae of this city will go to the con- vention at Rochester together. Robert Johnston, with Johnston Bros., has gone to the White Moun- tains on a two weeks' vacation. J. P, and C. T. O'Connell, 87 Vande- water street, are building an addition to their greenhouses. Field-Grown Carnations... 10,000 White Perfection, 8,000 R. P. Enchantress, 7,000 Enchantress, 12,000 Winona, 6,000 Lawson Enchantress, 2,500 Winsor, $6.00 per 100; $60.00 per 1000; 260 at 1000 rates. Cash. I/imestone land; no stem rot. W. Fargo. U. S. and American Express. W. SABRANSKY, Ken ton, Ohio SPECIALTIES. Cliryiantlieranma Smllax. Violet! Koses, from 3 in pots. Carnations for fall delivery IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers. V^^^^\ James Lavery. with J. B. Canning, will spend his vacation at Block Is- land. J. Beinton. 80 The American Florist. Aug. 6 \ ] O per cent special CASH ' DISCOUNT. On orders over ' $2 for Flower Seeds if cash is ' enclosed, 10 per cent. The ' discount does not apply to AsparagusSeed. Cash dis- count on this is 2 per cent Vaughan's Giant Pansies VAVGHAN'S "KI.ITK PANSIES." This Is not a compioto mixture like our International; it d»eft not contain any pure white, yellow or any self colors. It is com- prised of the cream of four Pansy specialists' choicest and m*8t expensive mixtures. Trade pkt., 50c; J^ oz., $1.00. VAUGHAN'S PREMIUM PANSY MIXTURE. Embraces all the varieties of the Fancy German Sorts. We have sold this mixture for the past seventeen years, and it has given ;;eneral satisfaction. Per pkt., 25c; % oz., 75c; ^ oz., $2.50; «., $5.00. IMPROVED GERMAN MIXTURE. This is a mixture of tbroe strains from different German growers, and is made up mostly of separate colors, with a sufficiently large percentage of wliite and yellow. Per large pkt., 10c; I's oz., 20c; >4 oz., 30c; oz., $1.00. VAUGHAN»S INTERNATIONAL PANSIES. Vaughan's International Pansy Jllxture was nrst propareil ana offered by ns in 1SS9. We import from all the best Europea* sources, and personally inspected the fields of French and German specialists of their finest strains. Each year has added to the quality of its flowers, the varie'ty of its colors. We buy every year novelties of known merit to improve the mixture. This is the reason it is always complete, always the latest and always the best mixture AS WE BELIEVE. We add to all the Pansy Mixtures, which we now buy more than fifty per cent of choicest named kinds obtainable, each in rightful proport ion. We thus) know what it will produce. This is one of the SPECIALTIES which has established and held the reputation of Vaughan's Flower Seeds and this is one which we maintain most carefully, not alone as to quality, but in vitality and germination. You are beginning right in Pansy growing when you start with Vaughan's International Mixture. Trade pkt., 50c; H m.. $1.50; J/i oz., $5.00; oz., $10.00. VAUGHAN'S "GIANT PANSY MIXTURE." Embraces besides all the separate shades and colors, five special strains not listed elsewhere, and which can only be had in this and our International mixture. This mixture includes the richest reds, coppers and bronzes, together with the most delicate rose and pink shadings, all the distinct colors of Trimardeau, the splendid Cassier strain. Trade pkt.. 25c; i^ oz., GOc; oz., $4.00; U lb.. $14.00. Our list of "Seed^i for Smiiincr Sowing" now ready; if you have not received a copy plfaso writp for sanu'. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 84 and 86 Randolph St., CHICAGO Greenhouses: western springs. lu. 25 Barclay St., NEW YORK. San Francisco. BUSINESS QUIET. There is very little activity in either the wholesale or retail business in or around the city at present. However, after the passing of this month, it can be safely figured that there will be a constant improvement in business con- ditions. While there is plenty of stock In the market to meet the present de- mands good flowers are very scarce. NOTES. The Pacific Coast Horticultural So- ciety desires to announce that it in- tends placing in the Admission Day pa- rade, September 9, a very handsome and orignial float and will be pleased to receive suggestions from any one engaged in the flower business. The following cash prizes are offered for the most original design : — First prize, $15; second prize, $10. The judges ap- pointed by the society to pass upon the designs submitted are Messrs. Peli- cano, Baldocchi, Schlaushauser, Plath, and Kettlewell. The designs must be submitted on or before August G, 1910. J. F. Dayton, representing the Madi- son Basket-craft Co., was in the city for a few days of the past week. This was Mr. Dayton's first visit here for his firm, and he reports a very suc- cessful trip. Arthur Zirkman, representing M. Rice & Co., Philadelphia, is at pres- ent here displaying many new novel- ties in the flower supply line. W. Saakes, of Los Angeles, is stop- ping here for a few days on his re- turn trip from Reno. Mr. Martin, of Martin & Forbes, Portland, Ore., was a recent visitor in the city. Artus. Sprengeri, Iris, Sprengerl, at $15.00 per 1000; good stock. German Irts, in mixed colors at $2.00 per 100. ALBERT M. HERR, fieraniuffls, cittinas Ricard. Poite»ine and S. A. Nutt. Ordera booked for delivery on or before Oct, 15 at $18.00 per 1000. Lancaster, Pa* Chrysanthemams AND Aster Seeds Elmer D,Sinitli & Co., *£?i^' Xew Orle.'VNS. La. — Chas. Eble, wife and daughter are going to the Roches- ter convention, also probably Harry Papworth, U. J. Virgin. B. M. Wichers and others. Excursion fares are in force bv different routes to Chicago for .$15, Washington or Detroit .$18, St. Louis $14 for round trip, good until August 30, and these are better than the certificate plan. These are to he advertised by the railroads and will probaljly lead to many others going. A New Fern NEPHROLEPIS 6IATRASII Awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Horticultural Society of New York. Prices: In 2i^-inch pots, $2.00 per dozen; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. 26 plants at 100 rates; 260 plants at 1000 rates. Orders delivered in rotation as received. Now Ready for delivery, GEORGE GIATRAS, 463 Summit Ave., West Hoboken,N. J. Mention the Atnerican Florist when writing PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants JOHN scon, KuUand Rd. & I.45tk R. BROOKLYN. N. Y Mention the American Florist \xhen writing rgio. The American Florist. 81 We'll Help You Make Your J^-^ Palm Department Pay. Many florists neglect their Palm business because anirr'A riiTPCfrnic thev think that other lines pav better. If you think ^ ft^^^ LUTESCEN5 that, we would like a chance to prove to you. by the g?!*,, ^" ^ '° ''°26 to 28 $f Ul, experience and testimony of scores of our customers ^-jn 3 an to S'' 2 00 who have had long experience with Palms, and who §.{,/ -^ ag "^ o BO therefore know, that few other departments of the s-in S 42 S DO retail tlorist'sbusiness can be made to show a steadier ' ' nnnnt! TircnnTieh Each press, which contains, also, our price list for the ^'.1„ 6-7 34-H6... 2 50 30 OO e-in! 4 4-ft h'vy 6 00 ""wfranTyOUtohayeacopyofthisbooklet-we ]^ t^^l^i^ ''^ ', '"■ " '' *' know it willinterest you and help vour Palm business. i,,i,' c-,rh CIBOTlUM SCHIEDEI Drop us a postal now and we will see that a copy 9-in. 6-7 42-48 very h'yy. .$5 00 Tub '' Sp'reaf'°"'"""'Fach comes to you by next mail. g.jn, 6-7 48-54 " " ..6 00 9-iti. 4 to 5-ft. $6 00 And, as decisive proof, why not let us have a 9-in. 6-7 o-ft. " " .. 8 00 9-in. 6-ft 7 .">0 trial order, if you're not already acquainted with KENTIA FOHSTERIANA PHOENIX ROEBELENII Heacock Uuahty .' Here are our prices; your in- pot i.ves In, h.eh Kach D02 Po* Ea' I' structions will have our best attention and the Palms 6-in. n-6 28-30. $100 $12 00 5 !"• "'Sf''"^''"^?.''^'''^'^'^ ^^ ^ will be shipped without delay. 6-in. 6 31-36... 150 18 00 6-m', ■' '' :::;:;:; 2 CO "When In Philadelphia be sure to look us up." JOSEPH HEACOCK COMPANY, Wyncote, Pa. ACORDIALINVITATION Is extended to all local and visiting florists and their friends to Come and See our fine collection of market plants of all kinds Our Boston Feros, Pandanus, Crotons and Palms arc in first rate condition and we have a lot of young stock of all kinds that will interest you. THE FINEST STOCK IN THE WEST Frank Oechslin oilickSS Extra Fine Rose Stock Per 100 Per lOCO 1000 SH-in. Cardinal $10 00 $90 00 600 SVj-in. Perle 7 50 70 00 2500 2H-in. Richmond SCO 45 CO 1000 2Hin.Kaiserin 3 00 25 CO CHRYSANTHEMUMS Only the foUowinff varieties on hand: Oct. Frost. Halliday. Roosevelt. Per 100 Per 1000 Christmas. Eaton.Schrimpton.. ..$2 59 $20 00 Pompons— Briola. Klondike. Baby. Garza. Zenobia. £>iana 2 50 20 00 Stnilax, 3in $40 00 per 1000 Sprengerl, : in., ready lor shift .... 25 00 per 1000 Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Asparagus Primroses Per 1000 Per 100 Plumosus, 2^ in. pots $ 2 00 Sprengerl. 2H in. pots $15 CO 2 00 Ptnsy Seed, new crop Peroz. Giant Flowering S 4 00 Smilax, 2Hin. pots SI ODper 100 Per 1000 Per ICO Kewensis, Yellow 2 00 Chinese and Forbetl $ 2 00 Obconica Alba and Rosea 2 00 Obconica Gigantea $25 00 3 00 Cash. No C. O. D. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O. 82 The American Florist, Aui TRADE LIST Clematis, paniculata, strong plants. $10.00 per 100; Passinora coerulea, 3in. pots $5.00 per 100. Rose Geraniums, 3 in. pots. $4.00 per 100. Plants Irom 2Win. pots. $3.00 per 100; Chrysantliemams, White Cloud Pacific Su- preme. Golden Glow, Ivory, Bailey. Klondike. Lulu. Asparagus Sprengerl, 2-io.pots. $2.00 per 100; 2V2in ats. $3.00 per 100. Salvia, Uonrtrc .i in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Begonia Vernon n bloom. 3in. pots. SS.OO per KX). Asparagus Sprengerl, strong plants from 3-in. pots *5 to per 100. Poinsettias, 3 in. pots, $5.00 per 100. C. EISELE, llih and Westmoreland Sis, Philadelphia, Pa. Cincinnati. TR.4DE HOLDING UP. Business is liolding up fairly well and we liave no complaint about the way stock is selling. True there are a few too many Hydrangea paniculata on the market but these are moved at some price and they clean up even if at a sacrifice. Carnations are about over and we are anxiously awaiting the advent of the asters, which up to the present writing, are very poor in quality and hardly worth mentioning. Roses are improving in qualitj- and last week some very good Beauties, Taft and Ivory were offered. Aura- tum and Longiflorum lilies are in ac- tive demand and the quality all that can be desired. Green goods of all descriptions are abundant with only a moderate call. XOTES. The next regular meeting of the Flor- ists' Society will be held in the club rooms, Jabez Elliott Flower Market, on Monday evening, August 8, at 8 p. m. Applications for membership have been received from R. A. Kelly, C. J. Jones, Harry Moorman and Chas. McRea. President C. E. Critchell is getting on the right track in trying to induce the retailers to join the so- ciety, for membership from the re- tailers was lacking woefully, there be- ing only about half a dozen on the roster. There will be quite a party to the S. A. F. convention from this city. Thus far J. A. Peterson and wife, C. E. Critchell, Albert Sunderbruch, Albert Heckman, Ray Murphy and Frank ■Westrich have made up their minds and are going, and although not defi- nitely settled, but at the last moment we will see Louis H. Kyrk and wife, Miss Edith F. Kyrk, Miss Laura Pfeif- fer, Mrs, Gus Adrian and Miss Jennie Adrian board the sleeper for Roches- ter August 15. Joe Maunder, Newport, Ky., was around the wholesale houses the other day telling the boys how he killed a big black snake while fishing along the Little Miami river during his va- cation. As Joe is an absolute teetotaler undoubtedly it will be best not to ques- tion his story. W. H. Gear and Wm. Murphy are the two disciples of Isaac Walton of the craft in this city and every week end you can find them at one of the numerous fishing camps within 25 miles of the city. The two Bills cer- tainly know how to enjoy life. A letter from Miss Adae Kresken, dated Rome, Italy, July 14, 1910, says that all is well and a postal from Arthur Becker at Los Angeles, Calif., states that he is having one good time and that he is anxious to book an order for a carload of callas. VAUGHAN'S Winter Flowering SWEET PEAS New Seed Ready in August. White Seeded Sweet Peas. Put seed in water over niglit, then put in box or flat and in a temperature of 60 degrees. Seed will germinate in two days and then can be sown. Angelino, Self pink ^0 20 Ctiristmas Pink, Pink and wliite 10 Christmas White, 10 Earliest of All, Pink and white 10 Mont Blanc, White 10 lb. $1 60 1 00 1 00 86 60 Mrs. Alexander Wallace, Lavender 15 Mrs. W. W. Smsiley, A pleasing satin pink.., 20 Mrs. Geo. Lewis, Pure white 25 Mrs. WilUam Sim, Salmon pink 20 lb. 1 Of) 1 50 2 50 1 60 If sweet peas are wanted for Cliristmas, sow the seed in well-ventilated houses, not before August 15, nor after August 25. This sowing will bloom from November 1 until April. For the main crop iti January or February, sow about September 16. If the best sweet pea flowers are wanted for Easter (April 16 in 1911), sow the first part of November. Vaughan's Seed Store^ Chicago. New York. California Reliable Bvlb Company LEEDHAM'S HOME-GROWN BULBS are better and cheaper than imported stock. When you order our bulbs, you get just what you order of strong, vigorous and healthy bulbs. NOTE THESE PRICES: Per 1000 Per ItXK) Stella $ 2.00 Double Von Sion... $10.00 Figaro 2.00 Sir Watkin 10.00 Cynosure 2.00 Emperor 12.00 Princeps 10.00 Empress 10.00 Paper White 8.00 Grand Monarque.. 2.00 Order now or send for complete wholesale price list, THE LEEDHAM BULB CO., ^^foSS!' FIELD -GROWN Dorothy Gordon Carnation NOW READY Strong, Clean, Stocky Plants, $12 per lOO; $100 per lOOO JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Wyncotc, Pa. Robert Craig Co...] fV^ PALMS and Novelties in DecoratlTe nants. Market and 49th Sts., Pkiladelpliia, Pa Chrysanthemnm Plants From 2;^-ln. Pots. WHITE Per 100 1000 Oct. Frost $2 00 $15 00 White Cloud 2 00 15 00 Kalb 2 00 IS 00 Tromey's Flower Shop had the lion's share of the work for the Streitman TILLOW Oct Sunshine 2 00 15 00 all day Sunday getting out the orders. Visitors : Mr. Dlllhof, representing Scliloss Bros.. New York; C. E. Haw- kins, the asparagus king from Lees- burg, Fla. S. Appleton 200 15 00 Halliday 2 00 15 00 J. D. THOMPSON CARNATION CO., JOUE'l', IIX. igro. The American Florist. 83 A FEW GOOD THINGS YOl WANT. Geranimns, Natt. Perkins. Grant, La Favorite. R. C. S1.2S: 2-in. poti. $2.00: 3-in.. M.OO per 100: Viaud. Castellane, Poitevine Janlio. Ricard. Bachner. R. C $1.50; 2-in. pota, $2.50: 3-in.. $5.00 per 100. WUtmanl Ferns 4 in. 2Sc eacli. Vlnca Var., 2-iD. $2.00 per 100. Roses, Bride Maids and Gates. 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Dracena Ind., 4-in.. $10.00 per 100. Cash with order. No C. O. D. All shipmentt at rial! of purchasers, after being delivered to the expreaa companies properly packed in good order GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N. J. Whitman!, 3-inch stock. 6c.: 4-in. $1.50 per doz. SuperblSSima, 4 inch, 15c. 6-iiich 25c each. W. W. COLES, KOKOMO, INDIANA. JOSEPD HEACOCK CO. WYNCOTE, PA. Growers of Fine Kentias Send for Price List. Wicbita, Kans. "Dry, drier, dryest, describes the weather conditions for the past three weeks in Kansas, two good rains only since the heavy storm of May 1. The day temperatures range from 100° to 105° every day, with rather stiff wind blowing, hot as from a furnace, sev- eral of the days and a low degree of humidity talcing the sap out of most vegetation. Summer flowering crops have suffered severely; sweet peas are ready to set fire to, asters barely pull- ing through, even with much watering, and the general run of stock in much the same condition. Carnations in the field are surely taking a rest, but are of sufficient size that even a few weeks of growing weather will in most cases put them in fair condition. Chrysan- themums in the greenhouses are look- ing well. Trade conditions are at low water mark; in fact there is no trade to stimulate, and the retailers trim their windows to amuse or interest by some unique attraction. Chas. P. Muel- ler has used water, sheet moss, etc., with good results. Some small duck- lings have been especially amusing. W. H. Gulp & Co. have displayed some exceptionally good gladioli, America showing up in especially fine form. Ferdinand Kuechenmeister, in com- pany with John Staram, of Hutchinson, spent three weeks in the lake region of Wisconson, with a short visit to Milwaukee and Chicago. He reports a fine time, and good luck angling for bass. While wrting these lines a light shower is starting, and the weather in- dications are for a rain, thus allowing at least a temporary break in the dry spell. W. I. Chita. NashvlUe. The extremely hot weather has set in in earnest in this locality and the florists' windows indicate a scarcity of flowers and that dry dull look of mid- summer. At the greenhouses all are busy trying to keep something going with which to supply the summer de- mand. Asters are coming in well; gladioli hold on and the white hardy hydrangea serves many purposes. Trade continues fair and funeral work is still abundant. SPECIAL LOW OFFER of Freshly Imported For Balance of IVIonfh Only. Cattleya Trianae, in splendid condi- tion, well leaved and plump, in cases of 400 bulbs, 40-50 plants, $40.00 per case. Cattleya Sctiroderae, the only Cat- tleya you can depend on for Easter, fine plants, in cases of 400 bulbs, $65.00 per case. Cattleya Specioslssima, superb plants, in cases of 400 bnlbs, $48.00 per Case. Cattleya Labiata. A few cases only. This variety is getting scarce. Buy them now Cases of 400 bulbs, $50.00 per case. Dendrobium Fermosum Giganteum, best paying White Orchid there is. Fine plants, with 6 to 8 bulb.s $125.00 per 100; fine plants, with 9 to 12 bulbs, $200.00 per 100. All the above prices are net. No discount of any kind will be allowed. We also recommend onr stock of Esfablished Orchids and Orchid Peat, Live Sphagnum Moss, Orchid Baskets, Etc., Etc. If you do not have onr catalog, write ns for one. LASER & flURRELL, Orchid Growers and Importers, Sammit, N. J SIMPIvY BBCAUSE WE MUST HAVE ROOM We Are Closing Out Our Orchid Stock ENTIRELY. 250 Cattleya Trianae and too Cattleya labiata, at Cattleya Schroederae all sold. 150 Cattleya Percivallana, at WE CAN STIIvL STPPIvV Each ..$2.00 2oa Cypripedinin Leeanom, at. too .$1.00 BalaDcesold. Each .. .50 .. 1.00 Tiiey Are tlie Best Value in Orchid Stock Tod Ever Bon^l. .Ml established plants and warranted to flower. i CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J. *■■" aa^l^i^i^ ■^■^iM*** ^^^i^^B* ■^^^■■B ■M^^^iH* ai^MHHBa €■ Forbesl. 2 in. $2.00 per 100: Chinese Primroses, 2-in. $2.00 per 100: Primula Obconica, 2 in.. Alba, Rosea, Lilac. Hybrida, KBbra, $2.00 per 100: Gigantea, Carmine, Kewcnsis, $3.00 per ICO. ROOTED CUTTINGS. Prepaid: Stevia, 75c per 100. $6.00 per 1000. Cash with order. BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. The funeral of Mrs. James C. Warner created ciuite a large demand. The flowers were sent from several cities and were banked about the casket un- til it resembled a catafalque made of flowers. A remarkable feature of the flowers were the beautiful Harrisii lilies of which there was a great profusion. A handsome pall, made of lilies, purple asters and white roses, was bordered with lilies and asparagus. So many of the pieces were very large and were sent by friends in tliis and other cities, large gates ajar, upright crosses, enormous wreaths and innumerable bunches of lilies. Mrs. Warner was a great lover of flowers and her garden was one of the most beautiful around here. She had a small greenhouse, delighted in the culture of many rare plants and had great success with them. Her garden had all kinds of old fashioned flowers and was at all times a thing of beauty and a joy to her large circle of friends. M. C. D. ORCHIDS... Largest Importers, Exporters, Growers, and Hybridists in tlie World. SANDER, St. Albans, Eng. NEW YORK OFFICE: 258 Broadway, Room 721 T. MELLSTROM. Agent. ORCHIDS Jnst Arrived in fine condition : Oncidium Varicosum Rogersii. O. Marshallianum. O. Forbesii. Lselia Purpurata, L. Cinnabarina. Cattleya Citrina. Odontoglossum Grande. CARILLO & BALDWIN, Mamafoneck, N. Y. See It at Rochester -NEW CARNATION- ''CHRISTMAS CHEER" Easy to grow. Eaav to sell. It will make a fortune foryou. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. Frankfort, Ind.— H. M. Hurafeld is installing a new Kroeschell boiler and heating system at his greenhouses. Ho has 15,000 square feet of glass ahd raises carnations, roses and other cut flowers and bedding stock. Mr. Hum- feld has several brothers in the busi- ness, one at Clay Center, Kans., ona at Kansas City, Mo., and one at Mun- cie. 84 The American Florist. Aug. 6, Index to Advertisers AdvsDcr Lo ihe IV Alpha Floral C<. 70 American Spawn Co. 74 AmlinK E C b3 Anderson Flo Co 71 Anderson S A 70 Andorra Nurseries .. 77 Aphine MfK Co % Appel Conrad 73 Aichmann Godfrey.. 79 Atlanta Floral Co.... 71 AuBspurjier U & Son 78 Baer lulius 70 BakerWakelield Co 92 Barrows H H & Son 79 Bassett & Washburn 61 Bayersdorfer H 65 Beaven E .^ 68 Berning H G 64 Berrydalc Exp Gar . 77 Bertermann Bros Co 70 Black Chas 77 Black Gem Coal & Coke Co 93 Blackistone Z D 70 Bobbink &.\tkins ... 77 Boddington AT.. .II 78 Bodger Jno &SonsCo II Boland J B Co 7ii Brant Hentz Flo Co. 79 Braslan Seed Gro Co 11 Breitmever's J Sons. 70 Bridgeman's II Brown .-etcr 73 BudlongJ A 63 Buds 73 Burpee W A & Co... II Byer Bros S3 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 68 Camp Conduit Co.. .IV Carrillo & Baldwin . 83 Chi Cam Co I Chi House WreckCo 84 Clark The E B Co. . 73 Clarke's Sons David . 70 Cleveland CutFlo Co 71 Coles WW' S3 Cooke Geo H 71 Cotsonas Geo &Co.. 68 Cowee W J 95 Craig Robt Co 82 Crump Frank F 71 Cunningham Jos H.. 81 Daniels & Fisher 71 Dards Chas 71 Deamud J B Co 63 Derby Henry IV Detroit Flower Pot. .Ill Dietsch A &Co IV DiIIerCask'y& Keen 92 Dillon J L I Dingee &Conard Co 77 Dorner F & Sons Co 79 Dreer H A 75 95 Dunlop JohnH.. 71 Edwards Fold'g BoxIII Eichholz Henry 83 EiseleC 82 EldridgeCoalCo.... 89 ElliottW H 64 EUwanger & Barry. 76 Emmans Geo M 83 Eyres HG "0 Fisher H A &Co.. 70 FiakeSeedCo II 59 Florists' Hail Assn.. 96 Flower Gro\vers Mkt 63 Foley Mfg Co 92 For Sale and Rent.. 59 FordMC 67 Froment H E 67 Frost Chas 73 GalvinThosF 70 Garland Geo M Co.. 92 GasserJ M Co 70 Gem City Boiler Co.. 95 Giatras Geo 80 Giblin& Co IV Gols'n-Doan Coal Co 90 Gorham &Chapline. 93 Gretsch & Ordonez Bros 67 Gude Bros 70 Guttman Alex J 67 HarrisburgFranklin Coal Co 89 Heacock Jos CoSl 82 83 Heinl John & Son ... 71 Herr Albert M 80 Herrmann A 95 Hess & Swoboda.... 7U Hews A H&Co Ill HilfingerBros Ill Hill The EG Co.... I HippardE 93 Hitchings & Co 94 Hoorber Bros 63 Holm & Olson 71 Holton & Hunkel... 64 Hooker H M Co 92 HuntE H 63 93 Igoe Bros 95 IsbellSM &Co II Jackson & Perkins.. 77 JacobsS &Sons IV Johnson D D 93 Johnson W W& Son II Johnston Heating Co 95 Kastinp W F Co ... 67 Keller Geo & Sons..III Keller J B&Sons... 71 Kellogg Geo M 71 Kennicott Bros Co.. 63 Kcssler Bros . 67 King Construct'n Co 84 Kohr A F Ill Kramer I N & Son. Ill Krick's Letters Ill Kroeschcll Bros Co.. ^'i Kruchten John 63 Kuehn C A 64 Kuhl Geo .^ 79 Kyle &Foerster 63 Lager & Hurrell 83 LandrethSeedCo II Langjahr .A H 67 LeedhamBulbCo... 82 Leedle Floral Co.... 79 Lord&Burnham 94 McCallum Co 65 McConnell Alex .... 71 McCray Refrig. Co. .Ill McCullough's J M Sons Co 64 McKellar Chas. W.. 61 McKenna P 70 Mann Otto .... 73 Mastin J G & Co.... ')6 Matthews Florist 71 May & Co L L 71 Mette Henry 73 Meyer John C & Co. 96 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 68 Millang Aug 67 Moltz A & Co 67 MoningerJCCo 95 Moon The Wm HCo 77 Moore Hentz &Nash 67 Morohead Mfg Co... 84 Morse C C & Co. — 11 Mudk Floral Co 64 Munson H 93 Murdoch AM b5 Murphy William 64 Murray Samuel 71 Myers Florist 70 Nat Flo B of Trade.. 6S Natural Guano Co... 93 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 67 Niessen Leo Co 65 Northern States Coal & Mining Co 89 Oescblin Frank 81 Palethorpe P R Co.. 96 Palmer W J & Sons. 71 Park Floral Co 7J Pape &Bergmann .. II Perfection Chem Co 96 Peters & Reed Pot'yIII Peterson ) k I Phoenix Nursery Co. 77 Pierce FO Co % Pierson F R Co I 68 Pitou Eugene Jr. ... 77 Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 72 Pittsburg Cut FloCo 65 Pittsburg Florist Ex 65 Poehlmann Bros Co 60 81 PollworthCCCo.lIl 70 Pulveriz'dManureCo 93 Quaker City Machine Works IV Raedlein Basket Co III Randall A L Co.... 6! Randolph & Mc Clements 95 Ready Reference 85 Roed& Keller 95 Regan Print House.. 93 Reinberg Peter 61 Rice Bros 64 RiceJeromeBSeedCo 73 Robinson Henry M Co 68 Rock W L Co 70 Rohnert Waldo II Routzahn Seed Co. .. II Sabransky W 79 Sackman 74 Sander &Son 83 Scheel F F 77 SchmidtJ C 79 Schulz Jacob 71 Scott John 80 Scranton Flo Sup Co 73 Shaffer Geo C 7J Sharp Partridge &CoIV Sheridan W F 67 Smith A W&Co.... 71 Smith Elmer D &Co ,S0 Smith Henrv 71 Smith PJ ()7 Smith Wm C .4 Smith W &T Co ... I Smitsjacs 76 Stearns LumberCo.. .IV Sterling Emery Wheel Co Ill Stokes Seed Co 73 Stoothotf H A Co.... '16 Storrs & Harrison Co 77 Superior Machine & Boiler Works... 95 Syracuse Pottery Co. Ill Thompson Car Co. 82 Thomson Wm &Son 93 ThorburnJ M& Co.. II Totty Chas H 83 Traendlv & Schenck 67 Vaughan & Sperry.. 62 Vaughan'sSeedStore III 73 74 78 SO 82 96 Vick & Hill Co .. 74 Vick's Sons Jas 73 Vincent RJr I 74 Vosters S A & Sons. 76 Wagner Park Cons . 77 Wecber & Don — H 74 Weiland &Risch.... i,3 Welch Bros 64 Whitsett R CCoal & Mining Co 89 Wietor Bros 63 Wild Gilbert H ... 77 WilksSMfg Co 95 Wilson Robt G 71 Withers John T 77 Wittbold GeoCo 70 Wolfskin J W 71 Wood Bros 79 Wrede H II Voung & Nugent. .. . 67 Voungs 70 Zangcn O V 73 Zcch &Mann.., 63 Zvolanek Anton II Flower Colors Use our COLOR CHART in describing them. PRICE, $1.00 POSTPAID. American Florist Co., .T34 n.nrhorn .St. . CHICAOO. III. "GREENHOUSE MATERIAL" standard Steam and Hot Water Heating Plants WONDERFUL VALUES. We can positively save you from 30 to 75 per cent on Heating Equipment of all kinds. Our plants are of the most modern type, and only the highest grade material enters into their construction. We guarantee them to be exactly as represented, and highly satisfactory in every way. You run no risks. Send us a sketch or diagram of your building and let us make you an estimate. Do Not Wait Until Cold Weather to Install Your Plant. Start Now Send for our Special Heating Catalog, filled with valuable information; tells 3'ou every angle and phase of the "Heating Question, " and how you can make one dollar do the work of two by installing the plant yourself. Ask for Booklet No. 47. 300,000 feat of Standard Pipe, all sizes, will be cut to any length. BUILDING MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES Marvelous bargains in Greenhouse Sash and Building Material of all kinds. Cor- rugated Roofing and Siding, Structural Iron, Gutters, Eave Spouts, Hydrants and Valves, 10,000 feet Rubber Hose, Soil Pipe, Plumbing Material of all kinds. Boilers, Feed Pumps, Flower Pots, etc. Thousands of other articles of interest to Florists or Greenhousemen. We can save you from 30% to 75%. Send for our new 500-page Catalog No 47. Free upon request. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKIHG CO., 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago The MOREHEAD BOILER FEED CUBSTITUTE a Morehead "Boiler Feed" Trap for ^ your steam pump and save 90% of the steam neces.sary to operate a pump. Steam pumps, handl- ing hot water, stick, short stroke and act badly. Morehead "Boiler Feed" Traps do not. Our "Trap Book" will thoroughly post you. Sent on 30 Days' Send for copy — also state your conditions and we Free Trial. will submit a complete proposal, gratis— no obligations. MOREHEAD MFG. CO. o^partment-N" Detroit, Mich. King Iron Frame Greenhouses 'Ask the Man Who Has OneJ A Word From England— H.\MFlUN-oN-TllA,MiiS. ENG., .Aup. 31. l':*0,l. Gentlemen,— With reference to your Trussed Iron Frame House. I am pleased to to let you know that it is just finished, I am well satisfied with the seneral appearance of the structure and bnd it really imposing and every detail of the construction is well hrousjht out. The truesed steel material makes the house wonderfully lijiht and yet very rigid at the same time, especially when one considers a width of 42 feet without posts. The ventilatinu machinery is strong, neat and works easily. I am sure tbis style of a house will be the style of the structure for commercial Iiorticulturists in this country as well as in America. Wii^hing ycu every success, I remain Yours sincerely, (Siened.) E. VICTORS. Send for Bulletin No. 35, which describes the King Iron Frame Constraction. KING CONSTRUCTION CO., North Tonawanda, N. Y. igio. The American Florist. 85 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ALTERNANTHESAS. Alternanthex'ae, strong rooted cuttings. P. major, rod, 50c per 100; $4 per 1.000. A. nana, yellow, 50c per 100; $4 per 1.000; Brll- liantissima, best red. 60c per 100; $5 per 1.000. R. R. Davis & Co.. Morrison. 111. Althcrnantheras. red and yellow. $2 per 100. Jos. II. Cunningbam. Delaware. O. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus. 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $1.50 per doz.; $7 per 100; 4-in., $1.50 per doz. Sprengeri. 2-in., $2.50 per 100; 3-in.. $1 per doz.; $6 per 100; 4-in., $1.25 per doz.; $10 per 100. D. U. Augspurgor & Sons Co.. Peoria. 111. Asparagus Plumosns Nanus, 2V>-in., strong, $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000. Asparagus Spreu- geri, strong. $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1.000. Sbldelsky & Irwin Co.. 1215 L'etz Bldg.. Phila- delpbla. Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 2^ -in., $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1.000. Sprengeri. 2^-in.. 2c; 4-in., 9c. Mosbfek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in.. $2 per 100: 2i,^-in.. $3; 3-in., $5. C. Eisele. 11th and Westmore- land^ Asparagus plumosus. 2-in.. $2.50 per 100. Sprengeri. "i-V-.-m., $3 per 100; extra strong for bencbing. WettlJn Floral Co.. Hor nell. N. Y. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2^4 -in.. $2 per 100; Plumosus, 214-in., $2. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware. 0. . Asparagus Sprengeri. 3-in., $4 per 100. E. G. Hill Co.. Richmond. Ind. Asparagus Sprengeri. Strong, 2-in., 2c. J. L. Schiller. Toledo. O. Asparagus Sprengeri, $15 per 1,000. A. M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in,. $25 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. ARAUCARIAS. Araucarias. For varieties and pdces see page advertisement elsewhere in this issue, Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Phila- delphia^ Araucarias. For prices and varieties see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. G, Asch- mann. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. ASTERS. Asters. $1.75 per 1.000; 5.000, $7.50. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol. Pa. AZALEAS. Azaleas. Jacs Smits. Naarden. Holland. BAY TREES. Bay trees. For prices and sizes, see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. BAY TREES, all sizes of best quality. Write for prices. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sid- ney. Ohio. Bay trees. Bobblnk & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. BEGONIAS. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, extra fine strong plants, 2V'-in., $15 per 100; $140 per 1,000; 3-in.. $25 per 100, Skidelskv & Irwin Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Pa. Begonia Lorraine. 2V.-in,. twice transplanted. $12 per 100; in 500 lots. $50 the 500. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. 4-in., 25c. Lons- dale. 4 in.. 2.^c. G. Aschmann. 1012 W. On- tario St., Philadelphia. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati. J. A. Peter- son. West wood. Cincinnati, O. Begonia Vernon, 3-ln.. $5 per 300. C. Eisele, nth and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. BOXWOOD. Box trees. For prices and sizes, see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New Yorli. Box trees, all sizes. Ask for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Boxwood. Bobblnl; & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BOLBS. Bulbs, Narcissus per 1.000: Stella. .$2; Figaro, $2; Cynosure. *2; Princeps. $10: Empress, $10: niil. Von Sion. $10; Sir Watkin, $10; Emperor, ,'!;12; Paper White, $8 Grand Monarque, $S. The Leeilham Bulb Co.. Santa Cruz. Calif. Bulbs. Lilium Harrisii, 6-7, 350 to case, $17. SO per case: $0 per 100: 7-9. 200 to case. $18 per case: $10 per 100: 9-11. 100 to case, $20 per case: $25 per 100. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson. N. Y. Bulbs, Lilium longiflorum multi., 7-9, $50 per 1.000. Giganteum. 7-9, $65. Formosum, 7-9. $C.''j. Buds. 76 Barclay St., New York. Chinese sacred lilies, $3 per 100; $25 per l.OUO. Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Hultis. KriMich h.vacinths. narcissus, freesla, Solcillet. Horticulteur, Toulon, France. Bull)s. all kinds. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Harcla.v St.. New York. Bulbs, all florists' varieties. H. E. Fiske Seed Co., Faneuil Hall Square, Boston. Bulbs, Callas. Berrydale Exp. Gardens. Hol- lan claiuen grandi.. 4-in., 15c. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. DAHLIAS, Dahlia Earl of Pembroke, $4 per 100; fleld- growu, undivided roots. Order today. Wagner Park Conservatories. Sidney, O. Dahlias, field clumps, $6 per 100; $45 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Dahlias, Pape & Bergman, Quedltnburg, Ger- many. DRACENAS. Dracena indivisa. 4-in., $10 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton . N. .T. Draeenas. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. FERNS. Over million and a half of Fern Seedlings. Strong, healthy stock now ready for potting. Assortment of 15 best varieties for fern dish tilling, my selecnon, $1 per 100; $9.50 per 1,000; $8.50 per 1,000 in 25.000 and $8 per 1,000 in 50,000 lots. Small orders of 100 and 200 can be sent by mail if desired and postage of 10c per 100 iv remitted. Satisfaction and safe arrival guaranteed or money refunded. Cibotium Schie- dei, 2-in., $3.25 per doz.; $25 per 100; $240 per 1,000; 5-in., $1, and C-in., $1.75 each. Adiau- tnm cuneatum, best maidenhair fern for cut fronds, 'Z'^A-ln., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Assorted ferns for fern dishes, 2V4-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. J. F. ANDERSON, Fern Speiialist. Short Hills. N. J. Ferns, Boston. 2i^-in.. $4.50 per 100; 4-in., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; 5-in., $3 per doz.; $25 per 100. Whitmani. 2V'-in., $5 per 100; 4-In., $2 ijci uvTi. , ^ii> i>er iw, o-ju., ipa per aoz., ^^o per 100. Whitmani. 2^-in., $5 per 100; 4-In., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; 5-in., $3 per doz.; $25 per 100. Assorted for dishes, 2-ln., $3 per doz. D. L'. Augspurger & Sons Co., Peoria, 111. Ferns, Elegant issimn. improved. 6-in., 50c Specimen, S-in. ferns. $1 each; 2Vi-in.. $10 per 100. Elegantissima Compacta, 4-in., 25c; 6-in., 50c: 214-in., $10 per lOO. Superbisslma. 4-in., 25c; Specimens, 8-in., pans, $1. F. R, Pier- Bon Co.. Tarry to wn-on-Hudson. N. Y. Ferns, Boston. Scottii, Whitmani. Scholzeli. 4-in., 25c.; 6, 5Vj and 6-in., 35c to GOc. Ferns for dishes, assorted, 2y.-in., $3 per 100. G. Ascbmanp. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia . Ferns. For varieties and prices see page ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henrv A. Dreer. Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia'. IVrns. Boston and Plersoni, 3-in., Sc. Whit- mani and Elegantissima, 2i-4-in., 5c. Mosbaek Greenhouse Co.. Onarga. III. Ferns. Whitmani, 3-in., 6c; 4-in., $1.50 per doz. Soperbissima, 4-in., 15c; 6-in., 25c each. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Neph. Giatrasii. 2Vi-in-. $2 per doz.; $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Geo. Giatras, 463 Summit Ave.. West Hoboken. N. J. Ferns for dishes, 214-in., $3.50 per 100; ii;30 per 1,000. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quiucy St., Clilcago. Ferns. Whitmani, 2M'-in.. $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Nepb. Magniflca, 2M!-1d., $15 per 100. H. H. Barrows & Son. Whitman. Mass. Ferns, Whitmani, 4-in., 25c. Geo. M. Em mans, Newton, N. J. Ferns, John Scott. Rutland ltd. and E. 43th St., Brooklyn. N. Y. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, strong. 2-ln. stock, Heteranthe, Nutt. Jeau Viaud, La Favorite, L'Aube, Hill. $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Our selection, $17 per 1,000. Pamela, $4 per 100. Anastasie Le- cadre, $3 per 100. Red Wing, the best novelty of the season, 2dc each; $2.50 per doz. Write for geranium catalogue. F. H. DeWitt & Co., Wooster, Ohio. Geraniums, Nutt. Doyle, Perkins, Grant, La Favorite. R. C, $1.25; 2-in.. $2; 3-in., $4 per 100. ,Viaud, Costelline, Poitevine Joulin, Ric- ard, Buchner, R. C. $1.50; 2-in., $2.50; 3-ln., $5 per 100. Mme. Salleroi. 2-iu., $3 per 100. G. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. Geraniums, standard vars., 3-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. For next season. 2-in., $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1,000. R. Vincent, Jr. A: Sons Co., W'hite Marsh, Md. SPECIAL OFFER. 15.000 Jeau Viaud, from 2V''-iD. pots, stock strictly first-class; immediate delivery, $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1,000. Cash. The W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield, 111. Rose geraniums, 3-iu., $4 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. Geraniums. Ricard. Poitevine. Nutt. .>10 per 1.0(X>. A. M. Ilerr. Liiucaster. Pa. Rose scented geraniums, $1 per 100; $9 per l.OOQ. S. W. Carey, Urbana, O. LOBELIA. GREENS. Greens, fancy and dagger ferns, $1.25 per 1.000. Galax, bronze and green, $1.25 per 1,000; 10,000, $7.50. Sphagnum Moss, large bales. $1.25; Leucothoe Sprays, ■$! per 100; 1,000, $7.50. Boxwood, 35c per bunch, 50 lbs., $8.50. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, Inc., 3S-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Greens, dagger and fancy ferns, $1 per 1.000. Bronze and green galax, $1 per 1,000. Leu- cothoe sprays, $1 per 100; $7.50 per 1,000. Southern wild smilax, branch laurel, laurel fes- tooning, green and sphagnum moss, boxwood sprays. Henry M. Robinson & Co. , 15 Prov- ince^ Greens, southern wild smilax. Log mosses, natural and perpetuated. E. A. Beaven, Ever- green, Ala. Greens, evergreen, fancy and dagger ferns, bronze and green galax. Geo. Cotsonas & Co., 33 W. 28th St., New York. Greens, cut palmetto and cycas leaves, galax. leucotlioe, ferns, mosses, etc. Kervau Co., 113 W. 28th St.. New York. HARDY PLANTS. Herbaceous plants. Bobbink &. Atkins, Ruth- erford. N. J. German iris, $2.50 per 10<.». A. M. Hcrr, Lau- caster. I'a. German iris, 50 vars., $0 per 100. Japan iris. 10 vars.. $8 per 100. Bobbink &. Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea Arborescens Grandlflora Alba. We have the largest stock of strong 2 and 3-year- nld plants iu America, at attractive prices. In* spectiou of stock desired. E. Y. Teas, Center- ville, Ind. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Jerusalem cherries. 2Vi:in., $5 per 1,000. G, Aschmauu. lOlJ W. Ontario St., Philadelphia . Jerusalem cherries, 2-in.. $3 per 100. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co.. Peoria, 111. LILACS. Lilacs. Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naarden, Holland. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley. Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naar- den. Holland. Lily of the valley. Otto Mann, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany. Lily of the valley. Sackman, Secaucus, N. J. rrom Ston^. Lilv of the Valley, cold storage. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St.. New York. Lilv of the vallev. cold storage, $12.50 per 1,000. Buds, 76 Barclay St., New York. Blue lobelia, $1 per 100; $9 per 1.000. S. W. Carey. Urbana, O. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom Spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co.. St. Paul. Minn. Musbronm Spawn. Sure crop, $8 per 100 lbs. Weeber v^ Pun. 114 Chambers St.. N. Y^ NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock, blue spruce, berried plants, climbing plants, clematis, conifers, evergreens, funkias. Japan maples, hydrangeas. Jacs Smita, Ltd.. Naardep, Holland. Nursery stock, evergreens, shade and orna- mental trees, shrubs, vines, trained dwarf aud standard fruit trees, grape vines, small fruits. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Nursery stock, conifers, boxwoods, azaleas, rhododendrons, forest and fruit trees, hedge plants, etc. S. A. Vosters & Sons, Riel, IIol- land. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill. P hiladelphia. Nursery stock arbor vitae (Thuya occideut- alis), 3 to 4 ft., 4 to 5 ft. trees. The Wm. H. Moon Co. , Morrisville, Pa. Nursery stock, ornamental trees and shrubs. W^ & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. ORCHIDS. Orchids, importers, exporters, growers and hybridists. Sander, St. Albans, England; New York office, room 721, 258 Broadway. Orchids. a4l commercial, cattleyas and nov- el ties. Carillo & Baldwin, Secaucus, N. J. Orchids. Largest stock in the country. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. Orchids, leading kinds. Gretsch & Ordonez Bros., 52 W. 28th St.. New Y'ork. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit. N. J. Orchids, Cbas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. PALMS. Palms, Cocos Wedd.. 2y>-in-. $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. Kentia Fors., 7-in., 34-36 ins., $3.50 each; made up, 32 to 34 ins., $3 each; 36 to 40 ins., $4. Kentia Bel., 7 in., 34-36 ins., $4 each ; 7-in. , 2S-30 ins.. $3 ; 6-ln.. 26-28 Ins., $1.75; 4-in., 35c each; $35 per 100; 2%-in., $10 per 100. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co., Peoria, IlL Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Palms. For varieties and prices, see page advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Palms. Kentias. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyn- cote. Pa. Palms. John Scott. Rutland Rd., and E. 45th St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Palms. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. P ANDANUS. i'andauu^ Veitcbii. 3-in., $3.50 per doz. dT U. Augspurger & Sons Co., Peoria, 111. PIONDS. Peonies. Very Teduced prices for large plants of all the best French varieties. List free. Dessert, Peony Specialist, Cheuonceaux, France. __^ . Peonies. 1st prize white, $15 per 100; pink. $9; red, $10. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sid- ney, 0. Peonies, leading vars. Gilbert H. Wild, Sar- coxie. Mo. Peonies, all vars-, Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naar- den. Holland. Peonies, Leading vars., W. & T. fimitb Co., Geneva, N. Y. Peonies onlv by the wholesale. Best 100 varieties. J. F. Rosenfield, West Point, Neb. PEPPERS. Peppers, 2L4-in., $2.50 per 100. Frank Oechs- 1 i n, 4911 Quincy St. , Chic a ge^ ^Celestial peppers. 2-in., $3 p«r 106. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co., Peoria, 111. ^ POINSETTIAS. Poinsettias. 3-in.. $5 per 100. C. Bisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts.. Philadelphia. Poinsettias, 2-in., $5 per 100. D. U. Augs- purger & Sons Co., Peoria, 111. Poinsettias. 3-Id., $6 per 100; 2i6-i».. *^. E. G. Hill Co., Richmond. Ind. Poinsettias. 2VJ-in., $5 per 106; $45 per 1.000. Fran k Oechslin. 4911 Quincy St.. Chicago. PRIMULAS. Primrose. Chinese, 2iA-In., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Frank Oechslin. ^11 Quincy St., Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it igio. The American Florist. 87 Primulas from 2-in. pots, frame grown, no better strains in existence. Obconica grandl- tloru, Rondorfer's and Latt man's unrivalled hy- briils, 14 colors or mixed, 2c. Obconica Gigan- te:i. .i colors or mixed, 3c. Kewensis, 3c. J. L. Schiller. Toledo, O. Primulas, obconica, 2-in.. alba, rosea, liybrida. rubra. $2 per 100. Gigantea, Carmine, Kewen- sls. $3. Byer Bros.. Chamborsburg. Pii. Primroses, Chinese and Forbesl, $2. Ob- conica alba and rosea, $2; obconica gigantea, $3. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, 0. Primroses, Chinese, 2-In.. $3 per 100. Ob- conica, 3-in., $7. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co.. Peoria. lU. Primula obconica, 4-iu., 10c; 5-in., 15c. G. Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. POPPIES. ORIENTAL POPPIES. jaDout 1,500 strong three-y ear-old Oriental Poppies for sale at a bargain. Make offer for all or part. W. N. RUDD, Morgan Park, 111. PRIVKT. Privet, California. 1 and 2-year plants. Cbas. Black. Hightstown, N. J. RHODODENDRONS. Rbududendrous. Jacs Smlts, Ltd.. Naarden, Holhind. \ RESURRECTION PLANTS. Resurrection Plants. — We are strictly head- quarters for the Mexican resurrection plant, and ship all over the world. Dormant plants, guaranteed to "resurrect," $2 per 100. deliv- ered; $10 per 1,000; 5,000 at $8.50; 10.000 at %%\ 1,000 weigh about 45 pounds. Also cacti. The Francis B. Lester Company, Dept. 7, Mesilla Park, N. M. ROSES. SURPLUS ROSE PLANTS. owing to changed plans we have a surplus ol' line young rose stock and we offer it cheap 1.1 riose it out: 1.1500 Brides, 125 Maids. 40U rinli Ki Harney, 200 Richmonds and 50 Rhea lieiO. All the foregoing aru fine grafted stock in I'l.'.-iu. at Sc. l.OUO White Killarney. grafted. 2U-iu. at 10c. 325 White Killarney. own roots, 21,2 -in. and 3-in.. extra good, at Gc. 7tM> Beauties, 2i^f.-in. at 5c. 30C» Beauties, extra, 3-in. at 7c. Cash with order unless you already have credit arrangements with us. THE I'ARK FLORAL COMPANV. 170G Broadway, Denver, Colo. ROSE PLANTS. 2^-INCH POTS. 100 1,000 Kais.-rin $4 $35 Wliiie Killarney 7 60 .Mrs. Jardine 4 35 American Beauty 5 45 American Eeauty, 3 inch 6 65 WIETOK BROS.. 51 Wabash Ave. Chicago . Roses, Brides. 3-in., ?4 per 100; My Maryland. S-in.. $5 per 100; P. Killarney. 3-iu.. $5 per 100; W. Killarney, 3-in., $7 per 100; K. A. Victoria, 3-in.. $7 per 100^ Bon Silene, 3-iu., $4 per 100; 1-year-old P. Killarney from bench. $S per 100. Cash with order. Harry Heinl, West Toledo. O. Extra fine rose stock: 1,000 3V^-in., Cardinal, $10 per 100; $90 per 1,000; 600 3Vb-in. Perles. $7.50 per 100; $70 per 1.000; 2,500 2M!-ln. Richmond, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 1.000 2^-in. Kaiserins, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. ROSES, cut flower varieties, 214-In. pots: White La France. Mme. Abel Chatenay, Killar- ney, Etoile de France, Golden Gate, Helen Gould. $3.50 per 100. Also M. Neil and Kalserln, 3^- in. pots, $4 per 100. Wagner Park Conserva- torlea, Sidney, O. Roses, surplus Ivory and Maids from 2^-ln. pots. $2.50 per 100. Gates. 3-ln., $3. Wm. B. Sands & Sons Co., L ake RoIand,_Md. Roses on own roots, budded, bedding. H. P.'s hybrids and teas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Perles, Maids. Brides. Richmonds. fine 3- in.. strong, healthy stock, $5 per 100. C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Roses. 1,000 Maids. 500 Brides. 3-ia., fine stock. $5 per 100; $50 the lot. Cash. Ghas. Ederfc r. Omaha. Neb. Roses, Newport Fairy. 50c each: $20 per 100. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. New Rambler (violet blue) . EUwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. Roses a specialty. Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Roses, hybrid perpetuals and Ramblers. Jack- son & Perkins Co.. Newark, N. Y. Roses, leading varieties. Leedle Floral Co.. Springfield. O. Rose Vellchenblau. $6 per 100; $50 per 1,000. E. G. Hill Co., Richmond. Ind. Roses. 3-tn. Wood Bros.. FlshkUl. N. Y. Roses. Cbas. H. Totty. Madison. N. J. SALVIAS. Salvia Bonfire, 3-in., $3 per 100. C. Elsele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. SEEDS. Seeds, onions, lettuce, sweet peas, carrot, celery, leek, mustard, parsley, parsnip, rad- ish, salsify. C. C. Morse & Co., 48-56 Jackson St.. San Francisco, Calif. Seeds, Asters, Mlgonette, Begonia Vernon, Cineraria, Primula Cbinensis, Obconica, Salvia Bonfire and Splendens; Verbenas, Cvclamen and Pansy. Skldelsky & Irwin Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Seeds, beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, beet, turnip, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn.; East Jordan, Mich.; Sister Bay, Wis. Seeds, sweet peas and mignonette. For Tarle- tles and prices, see advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds, Vaughan's giant panstes. For va- rieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds, the Kenilworth Strain of giant pan- sles. For varieties and prices, see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Cbas. Frost, Kenilworth. N. J. Seeds, specialties. Stocks, pansles, cycla- ments. etc. Pape & Bergmaun, Quedliuburg, Germany. Seed, pansy, 3,000 seeds, $1; % oz., $1.50; Vj oz.. $2.50; oz.. $5; % lb., $14; % lb.. $25; lb.. $50. Peter Brown. Lancaster. Pa. Seeds, Phoenix Roebelenl. Sander. T. Mell- strom. Representative, 235 Broadway, New York. The Best Seeds for Dealers. Truckers, Plant Growers. Get price list from Francis Brill, Grower, Hempstead. N. Y. Seeds, onion, lettuce, radish, sweet peas, etc. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co.. HoUister. Calif. Seeds, Asters. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian. Mich. Se.'d. asters. Vick & Hill Co., Rochester, N. Y. Seeds. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge, y. Y. Seed, pansy, 1.000 seeds, 25c; 1 ^n.., $2.25. H. Wrede. Luneburg. Germany. Seeds, natural grass, clover and tree seeds. Conrad Appel. Darmstadt. Germany. Seed, pansy, giant, oz., $4. Jos. H. Gunning- ham. Delaware, O. Seeds of all kinds. H. E. Fiske Seed Co., Boston. Seeds, all kinds. Bridgman's Seed Ware- bouse. 37 E. 19th St., New York. Seeds. Landreth Seed Establishment. Bloom- dale Farms. Bristol. Pa. Seeds, pansles of all kinds. Scranton Florist Supply Co.. Scranton. Pa. Seeds. Vick's Quality. James VIck's Sons, Rochester. N. Y. Seeds of all kinds. W. W. Johnson & Son, Lt d ., Bost on^ En gland. Seeds, nil kinds. .7. M. Thorbum & Co.. 33 Barclay St., New York. Seeds, flower of all kinds. Hoboken. N. J. O. V. Zangen, Seeds. Stokes' standards. Philadelphia. 219 Market St., Contract Growen. GENUINE GEORGIA COLLARD SEED, Grown on contract. On hand. 2,000 pounds 1910 crop for immediate shipment. Place contract order now for 1911 delivery. Write while it's on your mind. Mauldin Bros.. Cairo. Ga. Seeds, sweet peas, tomatoes, Lima beans, lettuce, asters, cosmos and other flower seeds. John Bodger & Sons, Gardena. Calif. Seeds, beans, cucumber, tomato, radish, pea, muskmelon, squash, watermelon; sweet com. S. M. tsbell & Co.. Jackson. Mich. Seeds, lettuce, onions, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena. Waldo Rohnert, Gllroy. Calif. Seeds, grower and exporter of vegetable, flower and farm seeds. Henry Mette, Qued- llnburg. Germany. Seeds, growers for the wholesale trade onlv. Braslan Seed Growers' Co.. San Jose, Calif. Seeds, field, garden and flower. Rontzahn Seed Co.. Arroyo Grande, Calif. Seeds, sweet peas. Anton Zvolanek. Bound- brook, N. J. SMItAX. Smllax, strong, 2)4-ln., $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Sklilelsky & Irwin Co., 1215 Betz Bldg.. Philadelphia. Pa. Smilax, 3-ln., $40 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Smllax. 2-ln., $3 per 100. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co., Peoria, 111. Smilas from 2-in. pots. $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1.000. J. L. Schiller. Toledo. O. Smllax, 214-ln., $1 per 100. Jos. H. Cunning- ham^^ Smilax. 2-ln., $2 per 100. B. G. Hill Co., RichmoDd, Ind. Smllax. Wood Bros., FishklU, N. Y. SPIRE AS. Spireas. J. Smits. Ltd.. Naarden, Holland. STEVIA. Stevla, R. C, 76c per 100; B.ver Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. per 1,0«0. STOVE PLANTS. stove plants and crotons. Finest collec- tion. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Late Cabbage Plants. All standard sorts, such as Premium Late, Flat Dutch, Autumn Kiug or World Beater, Sure Head and Danisi Ball Read. I want you for one of my regular customers. Fifty per cent of my shipments this month have already brought second orders. In order to show you the quality I send out, look at my reduced introduction prices: 1,000 for 75c; 6.000 for $3; 10.000 for $5.50: 100.000 for $50. Lettuce. Grand Rapids and Big Bos- ton, per 1.000. $1. Parsley. Double Curled, per 100, 25c; per 1.000. $1.25. Every one a phint. Elmer Rawlings. Wholesale Grower. Olean, N. Y. Vegetable plants: Cabbage, All Head, Suc- cession, Second Early, Early Summer, Flat Dutch. Surehead, Danish Round and Ballhead, 20c per 100; $1 per 1.000. Celery: White Plume, Golden Self Blanching, Giant Pascal, Golden Heart, Boston Market, 20c per 100: $1 per 1.000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. 300.000 transplanted celery plants, 6 varie- ties (imported seed). $2.50 per 1.000; 2 acres cabbage plants. $1 per 1.000: 5,006 $3. F. W. Rochelle & Sons, Drawer 12, Chester, N. J. Est. 1899. Vegetable plants, cabbage, celery, peppers, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts and celertac, $1 per 1,000; 5.000, $4; 10,000, $7.80. J. C. Schmidt. Bristol, Pa. Cabbage plants, Wakefield, Early Summer, All Head, All Seasons and Hollander. $1 per 1,000. J. L. Johnson, De Kalb, 111. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Commission Dealers. Amling, E. C, 32-36 Randolph St.. Chicago. Bcrning. H. G., 1402 Pine St.. St. Louis. Deamud Co.. J. B.. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Flower Grower's Market, CO Wabash Ave.. Chi- cago. Ford. M. C. 121 W. 28th St., New York Froment. Horace E., 57 W. 28th St., New York, Gretsch & Ordonez Bros., 52 W. 28tli St., New York. Guttman. Alex. J., 34 W, 28th St., New York. Hoerber Bros.. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Holton & Hunkel Co.. 462 Milwaukee St.. Mil- waukee. Hunt, E. H.. 76 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Kaatlng Co., W. F., Buffalo. N. Y. Kennlcott Bros. Co., 48-50 Wabasb Ave., Cbi- cago. Kessler Bros.. 450 6th Ave., New York. Kruchten. John, 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Kuehn, C. A., 1122 Pine St., St. Louis. Kyle & Foerster. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Langjahr, A. H.. 65 W. 28th St.. Neir Tork. McCallum Co.. Inc.. Pittsburg. Pa. McCullough'B Sons Co., 316 Walnut St.. Cln- cinnatl. McKellar, Chas, W., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Mlllang. Aug.. 41 W. 28th St., New York. Moltz & Co.. A.. 55-57 W. 28th St.. New York. Moore. Hentz & Nash, B5 W. 26th St.. New York. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready RRference Department, Write Us About it 88 The American Florist, Auo;. 6, Munk Florni Co.. Columbus, O. Murphy, Wm.. 11 Mnln St.. Cincinnati. O. N. Y. Cut Flower Bxcbange, Coogan BUlg., New York. __^ Nlessen Co., Tlie Leo, 1209 Arch St., Pblla- (lelphla. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., 222 Oliver Ave., Pittsburg. Pa. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 15 Dlamoiid Square. Pittsburg. Pa. Randall. A. L., Co., 19-21 Randolph St., Cbl- cage. Rice Bros.. 115 N. 6th St.. Minneapolis. MInu. Robinson & Co.. H. M.. 15 Province St.. Boston. Sheridan. Walter F., 131 W. 2sth St.. ^t■w York. Smith. P. J.. 49 W. 2Sth St., New York. Smith. Wm. C. 1316 Pine St.. St. Louis. Traendley & Schenck. 131 W. 2Sth St.. New York. Yaugban & Sperry. 52 Wabash Ave.. Chicngo. Welland & RIsch. m Wabash Are.. Chicago. Welch Bros.. 22R Devonshire St.. Boston. Ynung & Nugent. 42 W. 2Sth St.. New York. Zech & Mftnn. 51 Wabash Ave.. Cblcngo. Growers. Bassett & Washburn. 76 Wabash Ave.. Chicago . Budlong. J. A.. 37-39 Randolph St.. Chicago. Dillon. J. L.. Bloomsburg. Pa. Elliott. W. H.. Brighton. Mass. Hill. B. G. Co.. Richmond, loci. Reinberg. Geo.. 51 Wabash Ave.. Ciiicngo. Relnberg. Peter. 3.'S Randolph St.. Chicago. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. 33-37 Randolph St.. Cbl- cago. Wietor Bros.. 51 Wabash Ave.. Cblcago. Wittbold. Geo.. 739 Buckingham PI.. Chicago. RETAIL CUT FLOWERS. Albany. N. Y. — Eyres. 11 N. Pearl St. Anderson. S. 0. — The Anderson Floral Co., 5S3 Marshall Ave. Atlanta. Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co.. 41 Peacbtree St. Boston— Thos. F. Brooklyn. N. Ave. Galvin. Inc.. 124 T remont St. —"Wilson." 3 and 5 Greene Buffalo. N. Y.— S. A. Anderson. 440 Main St. Buffalo. N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main St. Cincinnati— Julius Baer. 138 E. Fourth St. Cleveland. O. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co Cleveland. O -The J. M. Passer Co. Colorado .Spritjt.s. Colo. — Frank F. Crnmp. Dayton. O. — Matthews. 16 W. 3rd St. ~ Denver. Colo.— Daniels & Fisher. Denver. Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Detroit. MIcb. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Miami and Gratiot Aves. Grand Rapids. Mich.— Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co.. 241 Mass. Ave. Kalamazoo and Battle Creek. Mich. — -H. A. Fisher. Kansas City — Geo. M. Kellogg Flower and Plant Co. Kansas City— Alpha Floral Co.. 110.") Walnut St. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. 913 Griintl .Ave. Kansas City. Mo. — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. Los Angeles. Calif.— J. W. WoltskiU, 218 W. 4th St. Lonlsvllle, Ky.— Jacob Schulz. 550 S. 4th Ave . Milwaukee — C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. New York — David Clark's Sons. 2139 Broadway. New York — Dard's. 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Alex. McConnell. 571 5tb Ave. New York — Myer. Florist. 609 Madis on Ave. Omaha. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. 1415 Farnam St! Pittsburg. Pa.— A. W. Smith Co.. Keenan BIdg. Rochester. N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons. 25 Clinton Ave. N. St. Louis- Youngs. 1406 Olive St. St. Paul. Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Frinclsco — J. R. Roland. 60 Kenrney St. Terre Haute. Ind. — John G. Uelnl & Son. 129 So. 7th St. Toronto. Can. — Dnnlop's, 96 Yonge St. Wasliington — Blackistone. 14th and H Sts. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke. Conn. Ave. and L. St. Washington — Gude Bro s. Washington — Geo. C. Shaffer. 14tb and I Sts.. N. W. BOILERS. Gem City Return Tubular Firebox boilers. The Gem City Boiler Co.. Dayton. O. BUILDING MATERIAL. BulUllng material, hotbed sash, cypresa, unglazed 95c each; In doz. lots. 90c; glazed. $1.65 each; doz. lots, $1.60. Pine sash, un- glazed, 90c; doz. lots, 85c; glazed, $1.60; doz. lots, $1.56 each. Building hardware, wire and wire fencing, bolts, hatchets, hammers, etc. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Building material, cypress sash bars. Ten- nessee red cedar posts, peclty cypress benches, hotbed sash and frames, ventilating apparatus, pipe fittings and all supplies needed in new or reconstruction work. Foley Mfg. Co., Western Ave, and 26th St., Chicago. Building material. Cypress Is far more durable than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men furnished to superin- tend erection when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co.. Neponset. Boston. Mass. Building material of all descriptions for nil cypress semi-iron frame or truss houses. Ilot- bed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co.. 113.3 Broadway. New York. Building material, cypress sash bars, grepn- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Black- hnwk St.. Chicago. Building material, greenhouse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- ington red cedar. A. Deitsch Co., 2642 Shef- field Ave., Chicago. Cypress for greenhouse construction, benches, etc. Baker-Wakefield Cypress Co.. Ltd.. Plat- tenville. La. Building material. Louisiana cypress, pecky cypress, hotbed sash. S. Jacobs & Sons. 1357 Flushing Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash. Hitchinps & Co.. 1170 Broadway. N. Y. COAL. Coal, Snnshine, Indiana Brazil Block, Poca- hontas. W. Virginia Splint, Youghlogheny and Southern Illinois. R. C. Whitsett Coal & Min- ing^ Coal, Brazil Indiana Block. $2.65 per ton. Genuine Pocahontas, mine run. $3.05 per ton. Golsen-Doan Coal Co., Old Colony Bldg.. Chi- cago^ Coal, Pocahontas. Brazil Ehx-k, W. Va. Ex- celsior Splint, Youghiogheny, Eureka. Plyniontli. Northern States Coal and Mining Co., 40G Fisher Bid g., 277 Deiuboni St., Chioa; ; n^ Coal, genuine Olympla Pocahontas, Anthra-Blt. ideal coals for florists. Eldridge Coal Com- pany. Telephone Harrison 5788. Coal, the better grades of Indiana and Illinois. Hflrrlsburg-Franklin Coal Co., Fisher Bldg., Chicag o. Coal. Black Gem Block. Black Gem Block Coal & Coke Co., Old Colony Bldg., Chicago. GLAZING POINTS. Glazing points: See the point? Hold glass firmly. Peerless glazing points are the best. Xo rights or lefts. Bos of 1.000 points. 75c. postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Siehert'3 zinc never-rnst glazing points. 2 sizes, % and %, 40c per lb.; 16c extra by mail: 7 llis., $2.50: 15 lbs., $5 by express. Randolph & McClenients. Baum and Beatty Sts., Pittsburg. Pa. Glazing points. Lord & Burnham special glaz- ing nails (points). Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway. N. Y. Siebert's zinc glazing iioints, 40c per lb. ; H ill., $1.85; 20 lbs., .$7. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and N^w York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction of all kinds and con- servatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- tpiest. The Foley Mfg. Co., Western Ave. and 2Gth St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hitchings & Co.. 1170 Broadway. New York. Greenliouse construction, cypress roof ma- terial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches snbmittpd on request. .Tohn C. Mon- Inger Co., 902 Blackhawk St.. Cblcag o. Greenhouse construction, semi-iron green- houses, new truss houses, iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co.. 1133 Broadway. N. Y. Greenhouse construction, builders of modern greenhouses. Myers & Co., 1122 Betz Bldg.. Phllndelphla. Groenhonse construction and equipment. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. GUTTERS Gutters, Jennings' improved Iron gutters. Diller. Caskey & Keen, Cth and Berk Sts.. Philadelphia. Gutters, cast-iron. Lord & Burnham Im- proved V-shaped gutter with drip gutter at- tachment. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broad- way. N. Y. Gutters, Garland's. A gutter with a repa- tatlon. Geo. M. Garland Co., Des Plaines. 111. INSECTICIDES The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder, $3 per bag 100 lbs. The H. A» Stoothoff Co., Mount Vernon. N. Y. Insecticides. Carmen's Antlpest Insecticide and fungicide, $1.50 per gal. Perfection Chem. Co.. Flushing, N. Y. Aphine, $1 per qt.: $2.50 per gaL Geo. E. Talmadge, Inc., Madison, N. J. JUMPING BEANS. Mexican Jumping Beans. A great natural curiosity ; placed in a warm place In show window will jump for weeks, and draw cus- tomers; $5 per 1,000; 60c per 100, mailed. J. A. McDowell. Mexico City, Mex. MISCELLANEOUS. Meyer green silkaiine. $1.25 per lb.. S spools to lb. Meyer violet thread for violets, $1.25 per doz. spools of 500 vards each. John C. Meyer Co., 1440 Middlesex St., Lowell, Mass. New Imported Florists' Baskets, The Rade- lein Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave. and Huron St.. Chicago. Tile benches and tile bottoms. The Camp Conduit Co.. Cleveland, O. The Mastin Automatic Whitewash and Spray- ing Machine. J. G. Mastin & Co., 3124 W. Lake St.. Chicago. Plant bed cloth, waterproof sheeting, hay caps. etc. Henry Derby. 123 F. Chambers St., N. Y. Pulverized Sheep Manure. Sheep's Head Brand. Natural Guano Co.. Aurora, 111. Pillsburj''s Carnation Staples. 50c per 1.000. postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury. Galesburg. 111. PIPE. Pipe, iron fittings, etc., galvanized iron sasb hinges, screw eyes, screw hooks, U-bolts, gal- vanized iron buckles and wires. Fittings for purlin and ridge supports. Foley Mfg. Co.. Western and 26th. Chicago. Pipes and fittings, cast iron and wrought pipe, valves, elbows, pipe hooks, automatic air headers, etc. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broad- way. New York. Iron fittings, patent Iron bench fittings and roof supports. Diller, Caskey & Keen, 6th and Berk Sts.. Philadelphia. Pipe and fltti ngs. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1357 Flushing Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Pipe, valve fittings. Cliicago House Wreck- ing Co., 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. POTS, PANS, ETC. "NUFF SED." Best red pots are made by Geo. E. Feustel. Falrport. Iowa. Pots, before buying write for prices. Geo. Keller & Sons. 2614-22 Herndon St.. Chicago. Pots. Florist red. Peters & Reed Pottery Co.. Zanesville. O. Pots. Syracuse red. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse. N. Y. Pots, red standard. Paducah Pottery Co.. Paducah, Ky. Pots. Standard, all sizes. A. F. Kobr, 2034-38 N. Leavitt St.. Chicago. Tbe Red Pot. C. C. Pollworth Co. All roadi connect with Milwaukee. RAFFIA. Raffia, bale lots. Vaughan's Seed Store, P. O. Drawer V. Chicago. STAKES. Cane Stakes. Standard prade G to S feet, per 100. Sue; 500 for J.-J: $5..')0 for l.OOn. Pipe stems about 6 feet, per 100. GOc: per 1,000. %a. Vaughan's Seeil Store. Cbicairn. STEAM TRAPS. Steam traps, the Standard return stemn trap has no equal for its simplicity of wurblng. E. Hlppard. Youngstown. O. Morehead Return Steam Traps. .Morehead Mfg. Co., 1047 Grand River Ave.. Detroit. if You Do Not Find Wliat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It /p/c. The American Florist. 89 Eldridge Coal Company SOLE AGENTS FOR GENUINE OLYMPIA POCAHONTAS, ANTHRA - BIT the ideal smokeless coals for florists' use . Special Prices for Immediate Delivery. Prices Will Advance September 1st. Our Yards Cover the City. All 'Phones Harrison 5788. WHOLESALE DEPARTMENT, CAR LOADS FOR TRACK DELIVERIES steam Coal Matters. Chioag'J. — There is nc change for the better to report pertaining to the Illi- nois steam coal mine tieup. The refer- •endum vote taken recently on the In- •dianapolis compromise was decisively defeated by the Illinois miners. This stand was influenced by the attitude assumed by John H. Walker, prt-siuent of the Illinois Mineworker's Union; his a.nimosity to T. L. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers of America, it is apparent, is the chief source of keeping- the warring forces of Illi- nois coal operators and miners asunder. While about 10 days ago the tenta- tive agreement drawn up at Indian- apolis was in a fair way to receive the approval of the Illinois miners, as indicated m dispatches, the friction be- tween the national and state officials fomented to poiilt of open break, as the following signed statement by T. Li. Lewis promulgates : , "The vote taken in Illinois on the proposition submitted by the interna- tional executive board to the miners of that state will not be counted for the reason that the voting was not done in accordance with the rules gov- erning the referendum. "Accordirg to reports received from various sections of Illinois the terms of the proposition submitted to the miners were misrepresented by the dis- trict and subdistrict officials. "Not only were the facts misrepre- sented, but the miners in many in- stances were bulldozed and intimidated and denied the right to express their Tionest convictions. "Th3 international executive board •was of the opinion that a good propo- j!ition was submitted to the Ilinois men, one they could have accepted with credit to themselves and honor to the United Mine Workers. "There is no doubt but what the proposition would have been accepted by an overwhelming majority and the 50,000 idle miners of Illinois would be ^vorking the coming week were it not for the personal animosity of John Walker and his associates against the international officials. "The treacherous and cowardly work of the men who are trying to tear this organization to pieces will be exposed, and when the mine workers of the 'Country understand fully that their in- terestp are being jeopardized and that their families are being made to suffer because of the duplicity of certain dis- trict leaders It will not take them long to remove the obstacles from the pathway of success. "In the light of recent events we have a right to believe that John Walk- er would be willing to see men, women, and children suffer in order to boost his personal interests. The situation in Illinois and the action taken by the miners have temporarily delayed final negotiations for wage contracts in the southwest and Colorado, affecting over 50.000 men. "T. L. Lewis." Northern States Coal & MioiD^ Co. 406 Fisher Bldg., 277 Dearborn St., n\J\r' Is. n r\ ■ Phone Harrison 6753. ^rUL-ALj^J Dur Florist Business has increased up to present time THIS YEAR 50 PER CENT. Let us have your inquiries Now (or the following grades of FLORISTS' COALS: W. Va. Excelsior Splint, Brazil Block, Pocahontas, You^hiogheny, Eureka, , _ .. Plymouth, [I"*^«na. HARRISBURG=FRANKLINCOALCO. I Fisher Building, CHICAGO. ■ The Better Grades Only of I INDIANA AND ILLINOIS I COALS ■ Preparation and Quality as They Should Be. We Make a Specialty of Supplying the Florist Trade Miners and shippers of the following grade of coal: Sunshine, West Virginia Splint, Indiana Brazil Block, Youghiogheny and Pocahontas, Southern Illinois. Write us for names of satisfied customers, both as to quality and service, who have used our coal for the past five to ten years. Write for our prices before placing your contract. Phone Harrison 41 OS. R. C. Whitsett Goal & Mining Co., ''" °c^h^'cTg"o'^''"*' Meanwliile financial aid is corning to the fore for the Illinois miners through contributions from adjacent states in the shape of drafts for substantial amounts from miners' unions. The situation east of the Illinois-In- diana line is daily becoming more strained owing to the increasing de- mands being made on that source of supply. Some of the operators are working their forces to utmost ca- pacity, but are unable to cover their obligations in several instances. A brisk demand for steam coal is noted by jobbers who have approached the nursery, florists and seeds trade during the past few days. Prices ob- tained, while higher than in years past, are not out of proportion to pres- ent market conditions. If anything, higher figures will be paid from now on for this factor in hot house oper- ation. Covering requirements for the ensuing year should be the order of the day. W. P. Dunk, president of the North- ern States Coal & Mining Co., 406 Fisher building, 277 Dearborn street, Chicago, who has developed his trade with florists to large proportions this 90 The American Florist. Aug. 6, season, has the following to say cov- ering tlic stoam coal layout : "When calling on the greenhouse trade the past three months, I have advised that they order their coal now. and to make every effort to till up their coal bins as early as possible, as a good many found it hard to get their coal last winter and the condi- tions existing now will make the com- ing season more serious then ever, as there is no question but that coal will be high this coming winter, owing to the Illinois mines being closed down all summer, and the mines that are runing today are unable to secure cars for a full week's run. This car ques- tion is getting to be the most serious proposition the operators have to con- tend with, if the consumers will stop long enough to think this matter over t^ey will realize that the large number of consumers of Illinois coal must se- cure their fuel from Indiana and the eastern states, and that it creates a demand for these coals, and the de- mand for any article creates the price. In view of these facts all the coals be- ing mined today are selling at a very reasonable figure and should be an inducement to the greenhouse trade, as well as all other consumers, to place their orders now and stock all the coal they can. There is no trade like- the greenhouse trade tliat needs the shippers' attention more, as it is a very serious matter to them to run short of fuel during the winter season. "Having been in close touch with the greenhouse business for a number of years, I feel that it is my duty to the trade to advise that' they order their coal supply now and avoid all the rush and worry that is sure to come. As the movement of the grain trade increases the car shortage at the mines, it will not be a question of coal : it will be the lack of cars to load it in, and as the shipper has to depend on the railroads to furnish the cars and make the deliveries, the consumers should make every effort to keep a supply on hand at all times. "Having just returned from the mines in Indiana I find there is not a single mine that is not behind their orders owing to having met with some serious breakdown of machinery, or being unable to secure men enough to operate the mines to their full capacity. "When these are the true facts of the coal situation today, what may we expect within the next two months?" Lenox, Mass. The annual show of perennials and hardy annuals of the Horticultural So- ciety was held in the town hall July 28. Although the entries fell rather short of those of last year, the high standard of all the exhibits was fully maintained, espeially in sweet peas, something of a national sweet pea show on a smaller scale, but smaller only in number; not in up-to-date va- rieties or in excellence of blooms. The winner of the big class came from the High Lawn House gardens (Gar- dener G. Foulsham), but this exhibit wanted no judging, it stood out by itself. Length of stem, substance of flowers, purity of color, and in fact, all the points that go towards com- ing out on the top were there. The varieties were Florence Morse Spencer, Miss Wilmott, F. Dolby, John Ingham, Tennant Spencer, Othello, E. J. Castle, Helen Lewis, Helen Pierce, Queen Alex- andra, Countess Spencer and Lord Nel- son. Another display (not for competi- tion) which was one of the features of the show was a collection of 34 varieties from Mrs. J. Sloane (Gardener A. J. Loveless). They were arranged with much taste in low bowls, and showed their beauty to full advan- GOLSEN-DOAN COAL CO. riorisfs* Coal a Specialty — I We make this special ofier to florists Brazil Indiana Block, ... $2.65 per ion Genuine Pocahontas Mine Run, 'p'irKnUump" '^'"' " 3.05 per ton F. O. B. Chicago. Good things do not go begging long. old Colony Building, CHICAGO. Black Gem Coal & Coke Co. Old Colony BuUdlng, CHICAGO. SOLE DISTRIBUTORS Long Distance 'Fhone Harrison 902 Black Gem Block All pure Coal. Intense Heat. White Ash. No Clinkers. No Smoke. Four mines in Indiana. Write or Phone for Delivered Price. tage. Mr. Loveless was awarded a diploma of merit for this exhibit. The hardy perennials staged by Mrs. J. E. Parsons (Gardener R. Spiearsj and \V. D. Sloane (Gardener F. Heere- mans) would be difficult to equal any- where; they stood for choice and quality right along the line. The same may be said of the annuals; they were first class. It was a hard tussle be- tween J. E. Parsons and Mrs. J. E. Alexandra (Gardener W. Jack). They demonstrated in a practical way what licautiful results can be obtained with hardy annuals. Two exhibitors who did well in various classes were C. Carlquist and R. Bond. Lenox show- holds a vmique position to any the writer has ever had the pleas- ure of being associated with. The only prizes offered are cards, but it does not diminish the keenness of the competition one fraction. They ask no quarter, nor do they give any; but the society is loolcing forward to the time when it will have got beyond the pioneer stage of ex- istence, when the work it is doing will be recognized in a substantial manner. And why not? One cannot help but admire this body of garden- ers, who have worked unselfishly with- out remuneration in the hope that some time tliey will place the society on a sound financial basis. More pow- er to them. Men who know the shows in this country well do not hesitate to say that those here have no rivals. John Lewis Cliilds of Floral Park, N. Y., had a great display of gladioli, tiie best of them being Wild Rose, Contrast, America, Sulphur King, Mrs. R. A. Goldsmith, Attraction, Princess of India, Harlequin, Ruby and Mel- rose. But special note should be made of a vase of Gladiolus Dawn, exhibited by F. Heeremans. It was a beauty. The judges were H. Allan, gardener to F. Vanderbilt, Hyde Park, N. Y., and J. R. Shields, Dalton, and they per- formed their duties to the satisfaction of all. The thanks of the society are due to J. Mac Connacchie for the cour- teous and businesslike manner in whicli he managed the show. The following are the awards : CoUectloQ of IS varieties of perennials. — Jobn E. Parsons (gardener, R. Spiears). first; Elm Court Farm (gardener, F. Heeremans), second. Collection of 12 varieties of perennials. — J. E. Parsons, first; J. E. Alexandra (gardener, "W. Jaclt), second. Collection of si-x varieties of perennials. — Mrs. John Sloane (gardener, A. J. Loveless). Collection of 18 varieties of annuals. — Miss H. Meyer, first: C. Lanier (gardener, A. H. G. E. Wingett). second; J. E. Alexandra, third. Collection 12 varieties annuals. — Elm Court Farm, first: Mrs. J. E. Parsons, second; Mrs. J. Sloane. third. Collection six varieties annuals. — John E. Par- sons. Collection 12 varieties Phlox Decussata. — Mrs. J. E. Parsons, first. Vase, 20 spilies of gladioli. — Elm Court Farm, first: G. H. Morgan Igardener, T. Page), second; J. E. Alexandra, third. Six cactus dahlias. — J. E. Alexandra, first. Collection of 12 vases sweet peas in 12 varieties. — High Lawn House (gardener. Foulsham). first: Mrs. J. Sloane, second; J. Alexandra, third. Six vases sweet peas in six varieties. — J. E. Alexandra, first; filrs. B. Winthrop (gardener, R. Carlquist). second; Mrs. S. Sloane. third. Vase of salpiglossis. 24 spra.vs. — Mrs. J. E. Parsons, first: Mrs. M. K. Jessup. second; J. E. Alexandra, third. Vase of pentstemons. — Mrs. R. Winthrop, first. Vase of antirrhinums. 24 sprays. — ^Mrs. J. E. Parsons, first: Elm Court Farm, second: J. E. Alexandra, third. Vase, 24 blooms, dahlias. — J. E. Parsons, first. Vase sweet peas, own foliage. — Mrs. J. S. Sloane. first; Elm Court Farm, second; Mrs. J. E. Parsons, third. Six Begonia Rex. — Mrs. J. Sloane, first. J. W. P. New York to Rochester. The time is very limited and in a few more days it will be train time and all aboard for Rochester. Our very much alive transportation com- mittee (F. H. Traendly, John Y'oung and H. A. Bunyard) have left noth- ing undone to give the party the great- est time of their lives enrouie. It will be necessary for those intending to take this trip with us to notify F. H. Traendly, chairman, 131 E. Twenty- eighth street. New York, at once so that the necessary accommodations can be attended to. I would like to state that the offi- cers and transportation committee ex- tend a cordial welcome to all friends to travel with the Florists' Club on this occasion and to be its guests at din- ner, the arrangement being made to stop at Glen Summit Springs hotel for this repast. If you have nevpr at- tended a convention now is your op- portunity. Every florist is certainly entitled to a vacation and he could select no better time than this. Wake up now and join us, we will have the best make up of a train that ever left the Lehigh Valley R. R. station. Re- member the time, August 15, 10 a. m., from Jersey City. With pleasant greetings and to greet you all at the depot, A. L. MiLLEB. President of the New York Florists' Club and state vice president of the S. A. F. '9^o. The American Florist. 91 NOW READY ■The American Florist Company's- Trade Directory ^ Contains 570 Pages. Price $3.00 Postpaid. THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S Trade Directory for J9J0, fully revised to date, with thousands of new names and changes of address, is now ready for distribution. It contains 570 pages, including complete lists of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States, Canada, Central and South America arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms Which Issue Catalogues, Horticultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Architects, Experiment Station Horticulturists, Botanical Gardens, Seed Growers, and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade information. PUBLISHED BY THE American Florist Co. 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. 92 The American Florist. Aug. 6, A fintter With a Repatation No. I :^J vA ■.■:L->% N«.2 iAji/& Ask the man who has tried them. For further particulars, write to GEO. N. GARLAND CO., DES PLAINSS. ILL. THEALLIEDTRADES The Greenhouse Construction Co., of Bloomfleld, N. J., has been incorpor- ated, with capital stocli $125,000 to engage in tlie building and designing of greenhouses. E. J. Forham, C. F. Martin and H. P. Jones are the in- corporators. Peter Weiler, who has been malving boilers for the past 32 years, and who is the principal owner of the Superior Machine & Boiler Works, 840-850 Su- perior street, Chicago, reports business moving along briskly and inquiries reaching his office from all parts of America. His boilers make good wher- ever installed as evidenced by the large number in use by the nursery, green- house and florist trade. Outlook for Glass; Chicago. — Indications point to an advance in price for window glass. Stocks on hand are down to minimum, with the local dealers laying back awaiting developments and not very anxious to quote figures. Some busi- ness is moving, but this was placed long before in most instances. A. A. Lavaque, assistant to W. G. Kimball, local manager for Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co., outlined the present condi- tions as follows : "From present indi- cations there is likely to be a delayed start on the part of the window glass manufacturers owing to the workmen asking for an advance of at least 25 per cent over and above the wage scale that was in use during this fire. The advance seems in a general way rather high, and there is no reason to doubt but what several conferences will be indulged in before a satisfactory set- tlement is arrived at. This naturally will mean that unless something un- forseen happens a general resumption on the part of the manufacturers will not take place until the latter part of October or the early part of Novem- ber. In the meantime it is hard to tell how much higher glass is likely to go." Sprague, Smith Co., 1C7-169 Ran- dolph street, Chicago, report inquiries good, with little glass to offer. Let us figure with you on our o» .^ «5* J* In Your Next House Steel Truss Construction It does away with the interior roof posts, giving a clear floor space. In the woodwork you wont find anything better than onr Gulf Red Cypress Let us hear from you; it will be to your advantage to get our plans and estimates before letting out the contract for material — Ventilating Machinery, iron Fittings, Pipe, Glass, Putty, etc. Pecky Cypress for bench material. The Foley Manufacturing Co. Western Ave., near 26th St., CHICAGO. I^^^^HM Mi^lHBMM M^BHBMIB ■^■■■■■B ai^^^^^BH M^l^^H^B ■§< I Attentionll Glass BuyersI! GREENHOUSE GLASS. Yon will save money if yon obtain oar prices before yon buy. Qnality A. No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most dnrable white paint for this purpose. Half barrels, (36 gallons) per gal., $1.70. 6 gal. pails, per gal., $1.76 H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLESALE GLASS AND PAINTS, 651-659 Washington Boulevard, CHICAGO. Lonil Distance Phone Monroe 4994. CYPRESS Is a wood that has come into very general use in Greenhouse Construction, Benches, Frames, interior or Exterior Use. Inquire of your local dealer, or write us. BAKER-WAKEFIELD CYPRESS CO., Ltd. Manufacturers, PLATTENVILLE, LOUISIANA Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports ^ "E JENNINGS IRON GUTTER {MPROVCOJ IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for Circulars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, S. W. Comer Sixth and Berk Streets. PHaADElPHIA. VENTILATING APPARATUS Send Advfs. Early for Best Service. tgio. The American Florist. 93 v^miamtmManma.w'i. ■■nu a wtw ni i T «yBiiMWWWW'WiWii»ia««Mi K It will certainly pay every florist and grower of outside stock to investigate the merits of The Wittbold Watering System Under this method you can be assured of evCll watering at a minimum cost, both as to time and labor. The installation is very inexpensive. Let US tell yOU all abOUt it. E>. H. HXJIVT, w^bKve.. Chicago Boiler Tlues 4 in. and other sizes, cleaned and trimmed ready for heating, retubiog boilers or gutter posts. Prices Tieht. Also sales Agent for Stuttlc's Patent Clamp for joining flues. H. MUNSON, 606 No. State Street. CHICAGO. ILL. Gorham ^ Chapline Printery »-. %^,ti''^^^, HALFTONES, ENGRAVINGS and PRINTING FOR FLORISTS. 358 Dearborn Street. CHICAGO. The Regan Printing House LARGE RCNS OF CATALOGUES WRHE FOR FIGURES. 91 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO Cement Bencbes, Ed. American Florist : Please answer these questions in the American Florist : How much mate- rial will it take to make cement bench- es in two liouses each 20x50 feet, no partition, gutter supported in center by single iron pipes? State also the prop- er thickness to make same and the cost. How best to support heating pipes under benches. Could cement bench legs be used for this purpose? Space to be planned as economically as pos- sible for bench room, outside doors at either ends of houses. Linoleum. "Linoleum" has asked several broad questions, the answers to which de- pend upon conditions. As to the amount of material and cost this depends largely upon the present price of ce- ment, sand and labor, also the kind of concrete benches to be constructed. Six sacks of cement made up in the pro- portions of one part cement to four parts sand will make one cubic yard of concrete, which equals 27 cubic feet or 46,656 cubic inches. At $1.20 per barrel or 30 cents per sack for cement and sand at $1 per cubic yard the ma- The Standard Steam Trap Has established a record far above that of any other trap for florists; being very simple, dur- able and easily taken care of. Catalogues of the Trap, Duplex Gutter, and Standard Ventilat- ing Machinery, mailed free apom application. E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, 0. Cattle Manure in Ba^s Shredded or Pulverized P* _ ^ Pure — dry — uniform and reliable, ^^y r i I r I i ii , tr The best of all manures for the ^ '^(*\ greenhouse. Florists all over the W|2ARN^ country are using it instead of ^^ rough manure. BKfl^ Pulverized hfflN^ Sheep Manure , = ?^~~ - ^ ^^^A Absolutely the best Sheep Manure on the market. Pure manure and noth- ing' else. The best fertilizer for carnations and for Uquid top-dressing. Unequalled for all field use^ Write for circulars and prices. The Pulverized Manure Company 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago Sheep's Head Brand Pnlverized Sheep Manure '^^SS'' NATURAL GUANO COMPANY, The Ideal riant rood for Florists. Write t< day for Prices and Booklet. Aurora, I terial for one cubic yard would be .$1.80 for six sacks cement and 80 cents for sand— total $2.G0. In arriving at the cost the labor involved must be added th'ereto. Coal ashes from the boilers may be substituted in all or VfS~ Has stood the test of over a Quarter of a Century, THOMSON'S Vine, Plant and Vegetable MANURE UNRIVALLED FOR Vines. Tomatoes. Cucumbers, all Flowering, Foliage and Fruit bearioe Plants. Vegetables. Lawns, etc. The result of many years practical experience. PERFECT PLANT FOODS Sold by Leading American Seedsmen. Thomson's Special Chrysanthemum and Topdressing Manure Freight paid on quantities. Write for our special o^er to tbe .^me^ican trade, pamphlets, agents* circulars, etc.. to solc makers, WM, THOMSON fi SONS, Ltd., Tweed Vineyard^ Clovenfords, Scotland Evergreen BrandFiowerFertilizer Best plant food and most readily available. 12-lb. cans $2.00 each. Other sizes pro rata. For further particulars address D. D. JOHNSON CO., Man'frs., 64-66 Wabash Ave., Chicago. part for sand and thus reduce the cost. When ashes are used they should be put through a %-inch meshed screen. As to the proper thickness of such construction much depends upon the width of the benches, the distance the 94 The American Florist. Aug. 6, post or siipiiorts are apart and the strength of the reinforcing material. In the method we employ the side pieces, which are 54 inches long, reaching fron\ post to post, are made similar in form to a capital letter L. These are reinforced with %-inch cold drawn lug bars extending the entire length, being placed at the junction of the upright and horizontal parts, form- ing tlie right angle. The upright serves the purpose of the edge board to a wooden bench; is 1^ inches thick and the horizontal sec- tion extends beyond the upright IV2 inches to receive and support the sec- tions which form the bottom of the bench and is two inches thiclc. The bot- tom sections are I14 inches thick and eight inches wide, reinforced at the outer edges with 'i-inch lug bars. The size of the reinforcing rods for the bot- tom sections depends upon the width of tlie bench, but when they do not exceed four feet a i/4-inch bar will suffice. We prefer concrete posts to those of any other material, which can be easily made in mold, either round or square and any length required. We make concrete blocks five inches square and long enough to receive the required number of steam pipes and place them on the ground at the proper grade, upon which the pipes are placed. If "Linoleum" has on file the Florist of April 17, 1909, he will find a detailed description of the parts used with illus- trations of same as well as how the steam pipes are installed. Ei.MEn D. Smitu. Eldoba, Ia.— The J. S. Polland Floral Co. (J. S. Polland of this city and J. M. Pierce of Des Moines) is construct- ing a 825,000 greenhouse. T\rA.suiXGTON, D. C— The fourth an- nual outing of the Florists' Club was held at Great Falls, Va., July 27. About 300 members of the club and their friends made merry. The com- mittee in charge consisted of George C. Shaffer, Elmer Mayberry, W. W. Kimmel, Otto Bauer, and A. C. Oeh- mulder, who left nothing undone in their efforts to make the day the most successful ever held. Two special trains were chartered on the Great Falls line. The party returned home at o'clock. Athletics were the feature of the day and prizes werS awarded in 17 events. A delegation of prominent Baltimore flori.xts were present at the outing. That Burnham and Its Workings. Many boilers arf built a eood deal on tlie tea kettl.- plan and use only sucli heat as comes in direct contact with the surfaces immediately over the fire-the rest of the heat shoots out the chimney in dollar bunches. The Burnham has the tea kfttle and other forms of Cast Iron Greenhouse Boilers "beaten to a stand still." In the first place the Burnham surfaces directly over the hottest part of the fire arc not fiat like a kettle, but made in a series of deep waterways with fire channels oil each side. making more than three times as much sur- face for the tieat to strike. Then after leaving the chanels. the hot ?ases pass up the side flue openines and travel back and forth three times between still more waterways that grab practically all the heat that is left. Such a boiler squeezes every available bit of beat out of every pound of coal burned. Where is there another such treenhouse boiler: Send for prices. Lord and Burnham Company IRVINGTON, N. Y. New York St. James Bld^. Boston Tremont Bldg. rblladdphla Beed uldg. Chicago Ibe Rookery igio. The American Florist. 96 The Moninger-Furman Saves coal. Lasts a lifetime. No flues to clean and plug. Send for catalog. JOHN C. MONINGER CO. CHICAGO 902 Blackhawk St. ^ Mention the American Florist when writing Wired Toothpicks 10.000, $1.75: 50.000. $7.50. Manufactured by W J. COWEE, BerUn, N. Y. Sample free. For sale by dealers. Mention the American Florist when loriting REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORIST'S SUPPLIES. We Manufacture all Our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Oreeas and all Florists' Requisites. Mention theAmerican Florist when writing A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 404412 East 34 i:i 3 iii; ii Ask t h e man that knows the one using different style boilers —names are yours for the asking. After using our boiler one season, you will say like all others: Nothing but "Superior" for me. This boiler has given better satisfaction than any other boiler on the market MADE IN NINE (9) SIZES FOR HOT WATER. Send for catalogue and Ust of growers that are using this boiler. THE SUPERIOR MACHINE & BOILER WORKS, 840-850 Superior St., Chicago. The Gem City Return Tubular Firebox Boilers Are the most economical for Greenhouse heating. Send for descriptive matter and prices. THE GEM CITY BOILER CO. DAYTON, OHIO. 11^ KROESCHELL BOILER IS THE ONLY PERFECT HOT WATER BOILER. ( NOT CAST IRON ) Has water in front, sides, top and a water back. Made in 15 sizes, heating 6,000 to 60,000 square feet of glass to 60° at 15° below lero. Prices and cataloeue on application. KROESCHELL BROS. GO. 452 W. Erie SI. CHICAGO. Steel ReturnTubularBoilers The Most Economical Type of Boiler for Greenhouse Heating. Highly recommended by well-known florists. JOHNSTON HEATING CO., 131 East 26th St., NEW YORK. Holds Class Firmly See the Point MS" PEERl£SS 4 Olftzlnff Points are tbebest. < No rlghia or lefti. Box of « 1,000 poiDU 76 ou. poatpftld. ! HEXBT A« DREES, WILKS' Hot Water Boilers ARI THE MOST ECONOMICAL Boiler for Greenhouses No Night Fireman Reqiilred wlthonr SELF-FEEDING HOT WATER BOILERS. Send for Catalog and Prices. S. WILKS MFG. CO., I 3503 Shields Ave. CHICAGO. 96 The American Florist. Aug. 6, THE BEST Bug Killer and Bloom Saver For PROOF Write to P. R. PALETHORPE COMPANY, Owensboro, Ky. I are easy (o kill with The fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 lbs. Satisfaction giiaranteeil or money back ; wUy try cheap substitates that makers do not dare to guarantee ? mS E 1. SIOOTEOFF CO, MOUST WRNOS, B. I. Lock the door before the horse is stolen, ind insure four glass before it is brolten. For particuTa rs coD cernipg Hail Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary SADDLE RIVER. N. J. Oakland, Calif. Recognizing tlie need of better sup- port for the State Horticultural Com- mission, which is engaged in a cease- less endeavor to protect the growing fruit crops from thrips and other numerous and varied pests which con- stantly threaten to destroy, the mer- chants exchange recently adopted the following resolutions, to be presented at the next session of the legislature : "Whereas, the state of California is the producer of tlie greatest variety of fruits of any portion of the world. "Whereas, the revenue from the sale of that fruit aggregates millions of dol- lars annually. The "Meyer Green Silkaline" is the only Green Thread that should be used by florists and growers. It is guaranteed full weight and full measure. Also Violet Thread for tying np Vio- lets. Price of both, $1.25 per lb. For sale by all first-class supply houses. If your dealer .does not carry it in stock, write us direct, giving us his name. JOHN C. MEYER & CO., i449 mmzi st., Lowell, Mass. The Mastin Aatomatic Whitewash and Spraying Machine Is Reliable, Practical and Darable The tank is made of galvacizod sheet steel, and in brass. The pump is of brass throughout, simple and poweriul. The mixing' device keeps the contents of the tank well stirred up from start to finish. When the machine is filled to within six inches of the top. a few strokes of the pump will compress enough air in the tank to produce a continuous mist-like spray for 15 minutes. All parts are made to gauge and may be had for repairs. Ask your dealer about our Extension Hose, Extension Rods, and the Mastin Whitewash Nozzle for Bordeaux mixture. Sold through Seedamen, Dealers in Florists' and Poultry Supplies. J. G. MASTIN S CO., 3124 West Lalce St., CHICAGO, ILL. Carman's Antipest INSECTICIDE AND FUNGICIDE For the Garden, Orchard and Greenhouse NoD-poisODOus and harmless to vegttatioo. Kills Green Fly, Aphides, BarK Lice, Thrips Mealy Bug, Red Spider. Scale, Wire worms. Ants and Slu^s. This is the frrower's Friend, HaDdr to use. cheap and eSective. mixe readily in iffater. Destroys all insect pests and keeps down filth. Circulars on appli- cation. $1.50 per gallon. Also in quarts, half gallons and in bulk. PERfECTION CHEMICAL CO., FLUSHING, N. Y. 1 A STIC A feenl]ouse glazing USE IT now: P.O. PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK MASTICA is elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs with putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to apply. "Whereas, constant vigilance must be exercised to keep the trees and vines in a healthy condition so that the quality and quantity of production may be not only maintained but increased, "Whereas, the annual appropriation by the state of California to the Horti- cultural Commission is about $15,000 per year, an amount which is inade- quate; therefore be it "Resolved, by the Merchants Ex- change of Oakland that we favor the increase of said appropriation to an amount adequate to the needs of this important industry, said amount to be not less than $50,000 annually. Increasing Popularity As a General Insecticide for Destroying Greenhouse and Outdoor Pests Is due to the hearty endorsements of the many expert floriculturists who have thoroughly tested Aphine and have not found it wanting. Its success is the talk of the trade. It does all that is claimed for it, and more. Ask your supply house for Aphine, or write us for name of our nearest selling agency. Aphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON, N. J. Siebert*8 Zinc Glazing Points. Good for small or large glass, do not rust, easy to drive s^g and H inch Per lb 40c.Slbs. $1.85. 20-lbs. $7.00. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Chicaito or New York DE.S Moines, I.\. — R. F, Weirick, city landscape engineer, is making plans to improve the beauty of the capitol build- ing and to show it to its best advan- tage. The plans will be submitted to Governor B. F. Carroll and tlie city council for approval. Supplement to The American Florist, No. 1157, August 6, 1910. STANDING WREATH OF ROSES AND WHITE HYACINTHS. "^ HmETicB is "the Prow of ihs I/esseI; thsrE may be mnrE camfnrt Umidships, but we are ths Srst to touch Unknaiva Seas,' Vol. XXXV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 13. 1910. No. 1158 The American Florist Twenty-sixth Year. Copyright, 1»10, by American Florlit Company. EnUrad as Seoond-Class Matter Not. 11, 1881, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, ander act ot March 3, 18^. PUBLISHUD EtBET SATURDAY BT AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone : Harrlion 7465. legUtered Cable Address : Aineflo, Chicago. •ubBeriptlon, United States and Mexico, Sl.OO a year; Canada, tZOO; Europe and Countries In Poetal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August, 1001. ▲ddreii all correspondence, snbsorlptioni, etc., American Florist Co., 3S4 Dearborn St., Chicago. aOCIETY OP AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. OFriCBRS — F. R. PiERSON, Tarrytown. N. Y.. Prei.; FwiD W. Vick. Rochester. N. Y.. Vice- Pr«».; H. B. Dorner. Urbana. 111.. Sec'y: Wu. F. Kasting. Buffalo. N. Y.. Treas. Next ■leetini at Rochester, N. Y.. August 1619. 1910. Second National Flower Show. Boston. Mass., March 18 25. 1911. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual cooventien and exhibition, in conjunc- tion with the Morris County Gardeners' and Florists* Society. Morrlstown. N. J.. November 2. 3 and 4. 1910. Elmer D. Smith. Adrian. Mich., Presideat; C. W. Johnson. Morgan Parlt. 111.. Secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at Boston, Mass.. March. 1911. Fred. Burki. Pittsburg. Pa.. President: A. F. J. Baur. Thirty- eighth St. and Senate Ave., Indianapolis. Ind.. Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition at Bos- ton. March 1911. Wm. H, Elliott. Brighton. Mass,. Prerident: A. Farenwald, Roslyn, Pa- Vice- President, Bknjauin Hammond,- Fishltill, on-Hudson. N. Y., Secretary. Turn Your Surplus Stocks Into Cash By Advertising in the Ready Reference Department. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS THOSE CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS Notice has been sent to the members of the S. A. F. of a number of amend- ments to be brought up for considera- tion at the coming convention. The most important of these are the series intended to make the members of the board of directors elective and to malut originally came from Japan and China, is perhaps the most easily grown and persistent of the whole genus. We often see it in fine con- dition In cottage gardens in cities, and in farmer's gardens in the country. The nodding bright red flowers, on stems three to five feet high are very showy. There are several distinct forms of this lily; Fortunel is per- haps one of the most beautiful. John Dunbae. Lllium Sulphureum. Large numbers of this striking lily are now being imported, and, in the days before the retarding of lily bulbs became general, the species would have been exceedingly valuable, owing to its late-flowering qualities. Its proper season of bloom is usually con- sidered to be summer and liite au- tumn, and I have had good flowers at Christmas, says a correspondent of the flowers for the season, and in the pe- riod between 1880 and 1890 consider- able importations reached this coun- try. These imported bulbs met with a ready sale, for they could, as a rule, be depended upon to flower well the first season, but not afterwards; In fact, L. Neilgherense never proved amenable to cultivation. It appears now to have become very scarce in Its native habitat as bulbs are seldom Im- ported. Li. sulphureum, however, may fre- quently be seen in a thriving condi- tion. As might be expected from a native of Burmah, it is too tender for outdoor cultivation in most parts of the country, for even if the bulbs stand the winter, the flowers are de- veloped so late that they do not ex- pand properly. It is, therefore, as a greenhouse lilv that this species must be recommended, as it responds read- ily to a little artificial heat during the flowering period. Though apparently the bulbs are collected and not culti- vated specimens they are firm and compact, and they travel well. The l;irge bulbils so freely produced in the axils of the leaves have, no doubt, a good deal to do with the regular sup- ply of bulbs. Nature's Planting. When planting our flower gardens we rarely plant as thickly or mix things up as thoroughly, as nature does In her wild planting. A writer in the Garden Magazine notes that in a single square foot of prairie sod he found five shooting stars, one purple rud- beckia, six spikes of phlox, three wild hyacinths, one aster, five clumps of blue-eyed grass, two clumps of yellow star-grass and one clump of bird's- foot violet besides other unrecognized weeds. Certainly plants can grow and thrive under conditions that would be thought anything but ideal in a flower garden. Prom what we know of se- lective absorption by plants it seems likely that a variety of plants have a better chance of growing in close proximity than a pure stand of a single species. Possibly we could plant our flower gardens in this way with good results. LILIUM ELEGANS ROBUSTA. Grown by E. S. Miller. Wading River. N. Y. 106 The American pLORrsr. An^. IS, ORCHID NOTES. Seasonable Notes on Orchld!>. Many engaged directly or indirectly In tiie florist business have a chance for a vacation from their labors during the heat of summer, but not so with the florist who has lately added orchids to his list and intends to look after the same himself. He must at least keep plodding on through heat and cold, for this is the season when the foundation is laid for good results to come later on. Cattleyas, being the most useful and prominent, will need much atten- tion. The growth of C. labiata is about finished and it will pay to go through the batch and set the plants over, give them more room to admit air, and tie up all growths to small stakes or to the old bulbs. This gives the new bulbs a chance to ripen up well and will be the means of saving many flowers that might come deformed and therefore unsalable. As the days short- en less watering and syringing will be needed. Admit a trifle more air, and gradually lessen the amount of shad- ing. Try to produce that light olive green on the foliage that is most es- sential to good flowering. The same treatment may be given C. Trianae, al- though this cattleya takes a few weeks longer to come to maturity. Avoid over crowding, as more money will be made at less expense by endeavoring to make every plant produce its full complement of flowers, a fact that is only too often overlooked in orchid growing. Naturally newly imported stock receives all thought for the time being and to make room the older plants are pushed up together when the reverse ought to be the case, and still the cry, "Orchids deteriorate." Have they a fair show? Indeed, no. C. Schroder^, C. Mossioe and C. Men- delii will still need a lot of water. These are growing very fast and will want spacing over; at the same time tie up all new growths. Often in go- ing through the plants like this, one will be found to be affected with scale. It is a good plan to dip the head of the plant in water and, with a small paint brush, the scale will be found to rub off easily, while the leaves and bulbs are wet. C. gigas and C. Gas- kelliana are now resting and will only need syringing daily and watering once in a while, but if any plants need re- potting do it now just as the new roots are pushing from the last made bulb. It is unwise to pot all the plants the same year, for very often they do not bloom so well the first year after pot- ting. Dendrobium nobile and D. Wardia- num will now need much more air and water, but D. formosum and T>. Phalae- nopsis Schroderianum need a sunny position in a warm house to grow them well. They all delight in syringing but none will stand to be in a satur- ated condition all the time. Phalse- nopsis are now making their second leaf, which owing to the unusual hot weather is earlier than usual; many plants will doubtless make three leaves this year. While these plants delight in having lots of heat, shade, and moisture too much is bad for them, so during what is known as dog day weather It is always safe to keep them drier at the root. Twice a week is often enough to look over them. On- cidium varicosum and O. tigrinuni will soon be showing their spikes and will need watching for small snails which devour the spikes as soon as they appear. The only safe way to get rid of them is to hunt for them after dark with the aid of a lamp. These plants grow well witli cattleyas, but if a place is at hand that can be kept cooler so much the better, but do not give them too much shade. Oncid- ium splendidum requires a warm house with plenty of sun and enjoys the syringe at least once a day, but see that the roots are not kept too wet or the new bulbs will rot off. Cypri- pedium insigne and C. Leeanum will very soon be pushing up the flower spikes and want attention. Yet these are often pushed away in frames or some odd corner where practically noth- ing else will grow for the summer. The results are short stems and flow- ers and the consequence poor sales. It pays to bestow some care on them, for they always come in useful after Christmas, their keeping qualities are so good. Give them plenty of light with shade from the sun, water thor- oughly when needed, and a daily syringe, then good flowers with long stems will be the result. TV. DICHEOS. Dendrobium Nobile. Liliuiti Tenuifolium. Grown by E. S, MilK-r. Wading River, N, Y. There are a few species of orchids that might well be called standards for they are seen in practically every col- lection and are the most useful of their kind. Dendrobium nobile might well be cited as an instance of this. Let any orchid grower of experience look back over his career and it is probable that he will not be able to recall a sin- gle instance of an establishment where orchids were grown that Dendrobium nobile was absent from while, with the exception perhaps of a few cypripedi- ums, it is often the only species culti- vated. D. nobile, as a species, is very variable; there are some varieties that are far superior to the original type and interior ones also turn up occa- sionally among importations, but in an experience of more years in orchid growing than we care to look back upon we have never come across a really poor nobile or one that was not worth growing. D. nobile has proven HOLTON & HUNKEL'S GREENHOUSE PLANT AT BROWN DEER, MILWAUKEE. WIS. IQIO. The American Florist. 107 FINE SPECIMEN DENDROBIUM NOBILE WITH 1,300 FLO\VERS. one of the most potent in the hands of the hybridists and nearly all of the finest of the early hybrids had it as one of the parents. Crossed with D. aureum it gave the beautiful D. Ains- worthi, one of the earliest if not the earliest of the English crosses and a free flowering beautiful plant of great value, while since then hybrids in- numerable have been raised. Among the variations from the type we have such beautiful things as D. nobile nobilius, a (deeply colored form with large showy flowers; D. nobile Cook- sonianum, an extraordinary variety in which the color of the lip is reproduced on the petals, and the lovely albino D. nobile virginalis. These may be called the extremes of color variation in this species, but there are many inter- mediate forms and all are beautiful. The culture of this fine old orchid is of the simplest kind. It must have plenty of heat and moisture while growing, a thorough ripening in late summer and fall and a decided rest in winter. In early spring growers some- times make the mistake of trying to rush it along in heat and moisture, thinking to get the plants into flower early, but this usually results in the nodes that should have produced flow- ers getting away into growth with the consequence that no flowers are pro- duced. A careful grower increases the heat in spring gradually after the win- ter's rest and holds back on the at- mospheric moisture, consequently the nodes swell slowly and naturally and perfect flowers are produced instead of the abnormal ones or none at all that are induced by the forcing treatment. Some of the finest plants of Den- drobium nobile ever grown have been produced by what is termed the prun- ing system. After the flowers are past the whole of the growth is cut clean a%vay, leaving the bare stems about an inch or so in length above the com- post. The plants are then placed in a brisk moist heat and start to grow rapidly, finishing up their stems early, which are then ripened by exposure to sun and air, rested and flower freely, the pruning then being repeated. This plan is especially worthy of considera- tion by growers for cut flowers as the latter sell better when the growth is cut with them than if removed singly or on short stems. The wood growth cut away in pruning may be used for propagating by laying it in pans or flats of sphagnum moss and keeping these always moist in a warm house. After a few weeks young growths push from the joints all along the stems and later produce roots. When they com- mence to root they may be cut up, either singly or in short lengths con- taining three to five eyes, and potted singly. These, if grown on rapidly, will make nice plants the first year and arrive at flowering size the second. Incidentally it may be noted that plants produced this way are always healthier and stronger in growth than those produced by dividing up old stock. The other cultural details neces- sary for D. nobile do not differ much from those for other species and have frequently been referred to in these columns. ■Wheeling, 'W. Va. — W. D. Mathews has purchased a plot of land on the south side and will erect new green- houses thereon removing his business from North avenue to that location. Market Gardeners. Cyprlpediums, Cypripediums, taken as a whole, form probably the most distinct genus of or- chids in existence and anyone with the merest smattering of orchid knowledge can easily pick them out from any other kinds. So very distinct from all others are they that Darwin in his "Fertilization of Orchids" wrote: "An enormous amount of extinction must have swept away a multitude of in- termediate forms and left this single genus as a record of a former and more simple state of the great or- chidean order." As a general rule they are easy of cultivation and pre- sent a flowering return that well re- pays the little trouble necessary in their cultivation. The flowers last an extraordinarily long time in good con- dition and it is possible to use some of them — notably the insigne and bar- batum forms and their hybrids — again and again for table decoration and similar work. Their many good qual- ities, in short, render them extremely useful for cutting and they will doubt- less be more grown for this purpose than they have been in the past. No other genus has so well repaid the hybridist for his labors and we have such an enormous number of hybrid forms artificially raised that they puzzle the most expert and nobody can be said to know them all. Cypripediums as a general rule like a certain amount of loam in the pot- ting compost and in this way come nearer in their likes and dislikes to the ordinary greenhouse plants than most orchids. As a general compost, two parts of loam to one part of peat 108 The American Florist. Aug. ij^ CYPRIPEDIUM SELLIGERUM MAJUS. and one of chopped moss is suitable, the whole being lightened by the ad- dition of finely broken crocks or char- coal. Some growers use sand and are successful with it, but we have never cared for this material for any or- chids as it silts down through and clogs the drainage as well as fines the soil. If any is used it should be sharp, coarse sand, not the fine washed roadside, river or lake sand used for propagating. When potting is in progress the whole of the old compost should be shaken or washed out from among the roots and all old or decayed ones cut away. Those re- maining should be well spread out when placing the compost so that this runs down between them. The crowns of the plants should be kept a little below the rim of the pot as in ordi- nary potting, not raised as is usual when potting epiphytal and pseudo- bulbous orchids generally. Again, when the potting is finished, the com- post can be watered at once; there is no need of waiting as with orchids generally, as the root spongioles of cypripediums are stronger and not so easily damaged by moisture as those of epiphytal orchids. This ability to take up moisture at once rapidly re- establishes the plants in the new com- post. As to temperature there are a few that require considerable heat to do them well, but as a general rule a shady position in the cattleya house will be the best and most suitable for them. The few kinds named below are among the best for cutting, but, as indicated above, there are great numbers of hybrids and varieties all of more or less value. Cypripedium Argus Is a native of Luzon in the Philippines and has beau- tiful tesselated foliage and flowers nearly three inches between the points of the upper and lower sepal. The •dorsal is white with greenish lines and a purplish stain at the base, the lip brown streaked with greenish and purple. It is a variabe kind with re- gard to color. C. barbatum is one of the best known and more grown probably than any other species with the exception of C. insigne. The foli- age is dull green, prettily marbled with a deeper green. The flowers stand well up and the lip is a deep port wine color. The dorsal is greenish at the base, white above with lines of deep purple. C. barbatum nigrum, is a very beautiful variety, darker in color than the type and usu- ally slightly smaller. There are many other varieties. C. callosum is a mag- nificent species with an immense dor- sal sepal and, though larger than C. barbatum, a good deal like it in gen- eral appearance. There is a beautiful albino of this species, C. callosum Sanderiae, from which all tints save green and white have disappeared, but it is rare in cultivation. E. Curtisil is a fine cpyripedium and has been used as a parent with excellent results, such beautiful hybrids as C. Chapman! and magnificum having sprung from it. Not unlike C. superbiens in gen- eral appearance it has a broader dor- sal sepal, shorter petals and a longer lip. C. insigne is certainly the best known and most widely grow cypripedium in existence and the most useful for cut- ting. It thrives in any ordinary green- house or frame if the atmosphere is moist, and flowers freely every year with very little attention. Besides the well known type, there are varieties with more white in the dorsal sepal, such as Chantini and Maulei while the most beautiful of all is the true San- derse, the flowers of which are a clear primrose yellow, with a white apex to the dorsal sepal. This fine variety was for years extremely rare but in recent years some plants of it have been imported and others raised from seed by skilled orchidists. C. Law- renceanum is another showy and beau- tiful cypripede, the largest in this sec- tion of the genus and like a glorified barbatum in appearance. This too has a fine albino form, Lawrenceanum Hy- eanum, of which the dorsal is the pur- est white with green veins running through it vertically; the lip is pale green with deeper green venations. C. Spicerianum is a beautiful thing with a pure white dorsal sepal except CYPRIPEDIUM LEEANUM. igto. The American Florist. 109 for a median line of crimson purple and a green blotch at the base; the lip is brown tinged with purple. This too has been used with great success by hybridists, the beautiful Leeanum. a cross between Spicerianum and in- signe being a case in, point. C. super- biens is a beautiful old species of the barbatum group and although well dis- tributed through orchid collections, it was said that the whole of the plants in cultivation up to a few years ago were the progeny of two plants intro- duced into England away back in the fifties. Two other useful old species are C. venustum and C. villosum and with them our list may well close. We have mentioned none of the South American section of the genus which is sometimes called selenipedium. These have flowers that open succes- sively along the spike, not single (rare- ly two) flowered stems as in those mentioned above. There are some very beautiful things among them but they are not much grown for cutting in this country. THE ROSE. Big Price Paid For An Orchid. London, August 0.— If one morning the marriage columns of the daily papers had announced the wedding of Crispo Harry Anum to Rossi Rubescens no particular notice would have been taken of the event. Yet their offspring has been sold at the Royal Horticul- tural Society's show at Holland House, Kensington, for $2,625. The name of the promising child is Odontoglossum Smithi, and it is a par- ticularly beautiful garden lijbrid or- chid. Baby Odontoglossum Smithi was surrounded by an admiring crowd. Its proud owners were almost tired of pointing out the expensive infant, with its long, slender stalk bowed and grace- ful lily-like blooms in shades of ma- genta. Another expensive orchid was Cattleya Mendelli alba, a pure white variety, with a throat splashed with gold. This was sold for $1,300.— New York American. Cbrysanthemuins and Geraniums Infested. ED. American Floeist :— Can you tell us the disease or Insects which have infested our chrysanthe- mums? The chrysanthemums are in- doors while the geraniums have only been infested since being planted out- side. Also kindly tell us of an easy remedy to destroy the pest. C. H. P. The leaves on arrival were dead and dry and we found but one insect, the strawberry thrips, Euthrips tritici. This is not rare and attacks a great variety of plants. We are somewhat doubtful, however, if it is the real cause of injury, because of finding this single specimen. The same ap- pearance of leaves of chrysanthemums might be due to the work of either red spider or aphides or plant-lice and we are inclined to believe that the main cause of the trouble is due to red spid- er. The geranium is perhaps injured by the same creature, but no specimens are present. The geraniums are also affected by disease. C. Look over benches newly planted with cut back stock and take out any dead plants, filling their places with others reserved for the purpose. Nova Zembla is a beautiful new white sport from Conrad Ferdinand Meyer and, like its parent, is of the rambler type and should not be sum- mer pruned. The tips of the shoots may be pinched in late September or October to plump up the eyes and insure a good break of young shoots. Current Work. The work in the rose houses from now until September 1 will be divided between cultivating, tying and disbud- ding. Cultivating must be done every week and before stirring the beds the plants should be cleaned carefully. When cleaning the plants remove all manetti growth as many of the shoots from the manetti may be overlooked when disbudding and it is always a good plan to systematise the work to save time and to be thorough. This can be accomplished by cleaning all the plants first, then go over them carefully and remove manetti growths NEW TEA ROSE LADY HILLINGDON. From the Gardeners' Magazine. Go carefully over the grafted plants in the benches occasionally and rub out any shoots of manetti that may be starting before they get strong enough to need the knife. After cut- ting they almost invariably start again but if rubbed out when young that is the end of them. Chicago heights. III.— G. A. Weberg is building two new houses, each 25x 150 feet, Foley material. Rose Lady HllUngdon. The illustration herewith shows the new rose, Lady Hillingdon, which is highly thought of in England, as shown by its receiving an award of merit from the Royal Horticultural Society when exhibited by Lowe & Shawyer of Uxbridge on March 8. It is said to be very suitable for forcing and has long stems and handsome fo- liage. The flowers are large, full, with broad petals of a pretty shade of yellow. if the plants are grafted; follow this by cultivating or disbudding and then make tying a special bit of work. Handling the work in rotation this way will be found a very satisfactory method. A great deal of care should be taken when disbudding the young plants — merely snipping of the buds will only cause the plants to make a lot of un- desirable twiggy growth, whereas if the buds are removed by cutting back to a firm eye the resulting growth will be clean and strong. The young stock should be gone over every week, remov- ing the buds about the time they be- gin to show a little color or a day or two earlier. Old plants that have been pruned back for carrying over will have to be carefully disbudded also, espe- cially Richmond and the Killarneys, 110 The American Florist. Aug. ^3' as they usually throw a number of short-stemmed flowers when they make their first growth. And, by the way. this first growth coming on the hybrid teas may look rather discouraging as it is usually rather spindly, but If the soil under them is good and they are watered carefully (care being taken not to drown them out) they will send out some fine growth later. It would be advisable to let the buds show considerable color on the old car- ried-over plants before removing them and as suggested above cut back to firm plump eyes always. When tying either the young or old plants cut out any turgid growth or spidery foliage and tie each growth separately but do not draw the plants in too much so as to exclude a free circulation of air; by tying each growth separately one can thin out any undesirable growth later on with- out disturbing the rest of the plant. If the roofs need repairing do not de- lay attending to this work. Drips and leaks spoil many plants and by this time everything in and around the rose house should be in good repair as from now on to have the best results the plants will require constant attention. Do not disbud the Beauties until they show color, then do not be afraid to cut back to good eyes. Beauties plant- ed in May should now be throwing up some good canes but for the benefit of the plants do not allow any more flow- ers to come in than can be readily sold. These early planted Beauties will be benefited perhaps by a light mulch of thoroughly rotted cow manure or half cow and horse manure well mixed. This should be applied after cultivating ceases, more to protect the roots than to furnish nutriment to the plants and should for this reason be used sparingly. This is the correct time to prepare the manure for top dressings later on and many of the very hottest days the employes would welcome a few hours' outside work and as there are many little odd jobs that can be done outside, these breathing spells, so to speak, ■would be very much appreciated by the help. Syringing twice daily should be done in the houses containing the teas and hybrid teas excepting Ameri- can Beauty. We have always advo- cated a dry, arid atmosphere for Beau- ties, also a thorough syringing as early as possible during the day. Any pot plants that have been left over that are in good shape should be re- potted and kept going; some of them may be needed for replanting and the rest can be carried over (if not sold) in a cold frame. They will make ex- cellent stock for next season's planting. To repeat, water carefully and apply it so that the soil will require a fair watering daily. At the same time this doesn't mean running them on the dry side. Strive to attain the happy me- dium. E. Rose Cuttings. Ed. American Florist :— I want to know what is the probable trouble with rose cuttings, nicely rooted, when I lose so many in transplanting them from the sand to pots. C. C. There are many causes that may lead to loss in transferring rooted cut- tings from the sand to pots. In the first place the cuttings may be left TYPICAL BUDS, FLOWERS, SEED PODS AND LEAVES OF NELUMBIUM. By CoiirtL-sy of H. .A. Drc.:r Co., Pliiladulphia. P.i. too long out of the sand before being potted and the roots so dried that they fail to carry the proper amount of sap to the growing plant. Again when coming out of the shaded benches they may be exposed too suddenly to drought or strong sunlight, this wilting the young growing shoot. Overwatering, too little water, carelessness in hand- ling so that the roots are broken and quite a number of other defects of cul- ture would cause the loss described and without knowing anything of the treat- ment followed by "C. C." we cannot say what the trouble is only pointing out the above as probable causes. New Roses in Eng-land. The Gardeners' Chronicle comments on the new roses exhibited at the Na- tional Rose Society's summer show at London, July 8, as follows : GOLD MEDAL ROSES. The society's gold medal was award- ed to the four novelties following : Lady Hillingdon.— A richly-colored yellow tea variety, of conical shape and with petals of good substance. Shown by Lowe & Shawyer. Rayon d'Or. — A moderately-full flow- er of a canary-yellow color. Shown by Dr. A. R. Waddell, Baldock. Edward Mawley. — A deep-crimson variety, possessing considerable frag- rance. Shown by S. McGredy & Son, Portadown. Joseph H. Welch. — A large flower of a deep-pink color, having a conical center. Shown bj' McGredy & Son. OTHER NEW ROSES. Lowe & Shawyer exhibited their seedling hybrid tea Mrs. George Shaw- yer. The flower has the color of the favorite "old rose" pink, has a long Niphetos-like shape, and appears to be fairly full of petals. (Silver-gilt medal.) B. R. Cant & Sons, Colchester, showed Rose St. Helena, H. T., of their raising. The flower is of a deli- cate flesh color, tinted with yellow, somewhat pointed in shape before be- ing fully expanded, and possesses a pleasing contour. (Silver-gilt medal.) Messrs. Cant & Sons likewise showed a H. T. named Colcestria, a flower of a cerise tint, and possessing much substance in the petals and with suf- ficient of these to make a full flower. A card of commendation was awarded. Alexander Dickson & .Son, Newtown- ards, showed a new seedling rose, Mrs. Foley Hobbs. white with a faint flesh tinge. The flower is full and has a pointed center. (Silver-gilt medal.) Messrs. Dickson & Son showed Rose Mrs. Gordon Sloan, of a charming flesh tint; the flower has a filbert-like cen- tre and the color is more intense at this part than elsewhere. It received a card of commendation. tgio. 1 HE American Florist. Ill NYMPH^AS OF THE MARLIACEA GROUP. WATER GARDENS. Nelumblums. Nelumbiums i-ank amongst the choic- est of aquatic plants and should be cul- tivated wherever possible when aquat- ics are desired. They are of majestic appearance, their stately foliage often ranging from two to three feet across, and the bold massive flowers 10-12 inches across, standing above the foli- age, which often rise five to six feet above the surface of the water; these must be seen to be appreciated. The illustration well represents the indi- vidual flowers, buds and seed pods, but only faintly as they possess delicious aromatic fragrance unequalled by any other flowers, together with their di- versity of colors which range from pure white to deep rosy carmine; there are also single and double flowers. These are invaluable for cutting as they furnish bold flowers and foliage on stems four to five feet long. As decorative plants they are indispensa- ble; the bold sub-tropical foliage and flowers add a touch to the landscape no other plant can supply. They are of easy culture and well adapted for growing in tubs, pools, artificial and natural ponds, lakes, etc. When grown in the same pond with nymphieas they must be separated from them by a wall or partition of some kind as they are of rampant growth and a single plant will travel over 50 feet with numerous lateral growths in a single season. A small pond or pool may be devoted to ne- lumbiums only, one or more varieties, and the effect will be most enchanting. Many cultivators often fail to produce desired results, but although nelum- biums are perfectly hardy when estab- lished it is often difficult to establish them. They are impatient of removal and care is necessary in lifting and transplanting. They are susceptible of changes in temperature especially from warm to cold and roots received during a cold spell should not be planted in permanent quarters until warm weather is assured. Better start them indoors and plant out only when conditions are favorable for immediate and continued active growth. They will winter as easily as the hardy nym- phseas, that is provided the roots do not freeze, but nelumbiums will pene- trate much deeper than nymphseas and naturally there is less risk. Nelum- biums have an ancient history and are known as the sacred lotus and the Egyptian lotus. We are indebted to the Japanese for almost all the varie- ties in commerce today with a notable exception, namely N. luteum, or water chinquapin, which is the American \ariety and found in quantities in sev- eral states, especially near the great lakes and southern states. Wm. Trickek. Nymphea Marllacea Carnea. The illustration represents a type or group of water lilies generally well known in the United States and Europe where the renowned hybridist (wizard) Latour Marliac created this and sev- eral other varieties using the prefix Marllacea in designating the different varieties such as Nymphiea Marllacea albida (white), N. Marllacea carnea (pink), N. Marllacea chromatella (yel- low), N. Marllacea flammea (red), N. Marllacea ignea (carmine-red), N. Marllacea rosea (pure pink), N. Mar- llacea rubra punctata (rosy purple). Here is a grand collection by itself, embracing all the colors of the hardy nympheas, and the plants are much alike in habit of growth, etc. Like the European variety N. alba and N. Candida, they have a thick rootstock or rhizome, leaves closely set, each plant being compact, not rambling in growth like N. odorata and N. tube- rosa. When in moderately deep water the flowers are floating but when in shallow water or crowded both the leaves and flowers will stand above the water. The flower stems are stout and better adapted for cutting than ochers. They are also to be preferred when several varieties are desired in one collection. They will not ramble all over the pond, they will "stay put." They are all hybrids and do not pro- duce seed or tubers to choke their growth or smother them out. There are numerous other varieties of recent introduction verj similar to these but without the prefix Marllacea which should be grouped with these. Wm. Trickee. Plant Hairs ana Nltroffen. We have many theories and some facts to account for the uses of plant hairs, but nobody is sure that we have arrived at a correct solution of the problem. Plant hairs may prevent the clogging of stomata by rain or dew, or they may absorb water on occasion; they may protect from evaporation by shading the leaves, they may afford a partial defense against sudden changes of temperature and thej' may protect, in a measure, from the at- tacks of grazing animals, but whether these are their principal uses we can- not be sure. Recently botanists have been asserting that the epidermal hairs of many plants are useful in obtain- ing free nitrogen from the air. Up to very recent times we have been taught that practically all the nitrogen in plants is taken from the soil in the form of nitrates, but the investigations of several old world botanists put a new face on the matter. It has been known for some time that forest soils steadily gain in nitrogen content from the decay of the leaves of trees, which seems to give additional evidence In favor of the new theory, but further investigations must be made before the idea is likely to be accepted by botanists. — American Botanist. 112 The American Florist. Aug. 13, WITH THE GROWERS Charles D. Ball, Phlladelpbia, Pa. Though the glass area of the country has been immensely increased within the past 10 years the growers of good stock have more than held their own. Though the word "specialist" is some- times a misnomer, there are specialists who fully live up to the title. On a recent visit to the range of Charles D. Ball at Holmsburg, Philadelphia, we were more than ever impressed with the fact that after all the word special- ist means something. Mr. Ball is a specialist in palms and after looking over his range we were convinced that he fully deserves the title. He has about 70,000 square feet of glass de- voted almost entirely to the growth of palms, and has made his business a life study. He does not need to tell you what he has done or what he in- tends to do, for there before your eyes, to use a familiar expression, "are the goods." No better palms can anj'- where be found than he offers. He is particularly strong on kentias. All his stock is clean and in beautiful condition. In K. Belmoreana he has a large assortment of the finest stock we have ever seen. One of his ideas is to put two or three in a pot. This is not done immediately before selling, but they are potted and grown on for months, the result being a much more handsome and bushy effect than could possibly be obtained from single plants. His K. Forsteriana are equally as good and well arranged. However, for those who prefer single plants, he has plenty and fully as well grown as the combi- nations. Areca lutescens has long been recognized as one of the most grace- ful and beautiful of palms, and no real fancier can afford to ignore it. At this range this palm is grown to perfec- tion, and, after a wide range of obser- vation, we have never seen better. There is also a fine assortment of La- tanja Borbonica, Cocos Weddeliana, Phoenix Roebelenii and Dracaena Sanderiana. Mr. Ball will exhibit at the Rochester convention and all visit- ors will have an opportunity to verify the foregoing statements. Henry A. Dreer. Inc., Philadelphia, Pa. The name and fame of this Irouse is so well established and it is so well and favorably known that it would almost seem that nothing new could be written about it. If it plodded along in the beaten track that would be true, but it has the progressive habit. This firm is always planning something new and the plans made are intensely prac- tical. Here is an instance : On a recent visit to Riverton we were informed by manager J. D. Eisele that 130 more acres of land had just been purchased and that work would begin this season on another range of greenhouses that will be thoroughly modern and up to date. Over at Riverton they do not figure glass by the foot but by the acre. As near as we can recall Mr. Eisele said : "We expect to erect an acre or two of glass this season on this land and we will follow it up with more next year and the year after." The newly acquired property has extensive frontage on the railroad and there will be ample opportunity for display pur- J poses, which will be taken advantage of. It may be stated that all the features of the original range and grounds are now very noteworthy. There are at least six acres of glass devoted to the growth of palms, over 100,000 square feet covering young palms grown from seed. There is a wonderful display of Cocos Weddeliana of good size, there being at least one acre of these palms. These are merely mentioned as an in- cidental for there are all kinds of com- mercial palms. The ferns are another great feature. They are here in every known commercial variety and, aside from the larger plants, it is probable that over a million ferns in from 2-4- inch pots are annually sold. In the open everything that anybody is likely to want and plenty of it may be found. Mr. Eisele has taken a great interest in hardy roses and we predict that hereafter anybody can find the rose Chas. H. Vick. Supi-rintcndLnt of Trade Exhibition at Rorhostc-r they want at this place. They are also among the many different varieties, likely to find roses that they never heard of before. Practically all parts of the world, where roses grow, have been searched by the agents of this firm and the results will be astonish- ing to many fanciers. When we visited the place, July 20, though the weather was hot and dry, the fields of blooming cannas and phlox were a remarkable sight. They are there found in all varieties. About 2,000,000 perennials are annually grown. A noteworthy feature is formed by the water gardens, filled with water lilies, lotus and other aquatics. There are about eight acres of these and the great variety of bloom renders them a most interesting and attractive spec- tacle. The lotuses in every shade of pink, interspersed with other colors, recall the stories of Egypt and the Nile. In reviewing the practical fea- tures of this place it may be stated that during the firing season, 18 boilers burn an average of 4,000 tons of coal and that an average of 175 men are employed on the place. The Geo. Wittbold Co., Edgebrook, Ul. Most visitors to Chicago are ac- quainted with the Lake View estab- lishment of the Geo. Wittbold Co. at Buckingham place, but probably those who visit the Edgebrook plant, the place that feeds the home establish- ment, are greatly in the minority. Otto Wittbold is the presiding spirit here and, in addition to his skill as a plant grower, he has brought his in- ventive faculties to bear on the sub- ject of improvements in concrete benches and other aids to intensive culture. The benches used for growing carnations, roses and other plants for cut flowers are made in sections that can easily be taken apart and have many advantages over others of this pattern we have seen, but those used for plant growing may be described as double-deckers, the lower portion being used for such purposes as starting palm and other seeds, starting or resting bulbs, resting poinsettias or any one of the hundred ways that such places can be used, the upper portion being used for plant growing. This double deck arrangement is made by extend- ing a square post from the legs of the lower bench, all made in one piece. Concrete "boards" are laid on where- ever they are needed and can be moved from place to place as desired. Although a few houses are devoted to growing carnations, roses, chrysan- themums and others for cutting, the greater portion of the 70,000 square feet of glass here is devoted to the culture of high class plants for the furnishing and decorating department, for retailing at the store and for the immense mail order business done by the firm. Perhaps the most important are the palms. These are grown in immense numbers, about 100,000 seeds of kentias, cocos, phoenix and others liaving been sown within the last two months. They are sown on the lower deck of the benches as described above and as soon as they germinate they are potted singly, carefully retaining the tap root and potting with the seed, attached to the stem, just above the soil. Thousands upon thousands of these little plants are seen and many thousands more a little further ad- vanced, while others are just showing the character leaves. From this up they are here in all sizes and varieties, neat little plants in small pots and big specimens ready for sale and all are in the best possible health and condi- tion. On one bench there are 70,000 young kentias and other kinds, all grown in proportion to their popularity. Latania Borbonica, although not as popular as formerly, is still largely grown and there are large numbers of well finished healthy plants now ready for disposal. Pandanus utilis is evidently a great favorite here for it is seen in large numbers in all sizes from the tiny seedlings to mature plants ready for sale or for decoration work. Dra- cfenas too are largely grown. A no- table feature here is the system of rail tracks all through the houses and grounds whereby trucks are run all over for the removal of soil, plants, pots or whatever else Is needed. This saves a good deal of handling and therefore expense. Steam fitting, black- smithing, carpentering, painting and glazing are all done by the firm's own igto. The American Florist. 113 W. L. Keller. Treasurer Rochester Florists' Association. F. W Vick. President Rochester Florists' Association. H. B. Stringer. Secretary Rociicster Florists' .\^seciatiun. Chas. J. Brown. Of Brown Bros. Co.. Rochester. N. Y. E. P ■WiUon. Vice-Presilent Rochester Florists' .Association. Wm. C. Barry. Of Elhvanger & Barry, Rochester. N. Y. F. A. Stecher. R- G. Salter. Lithofiraphing Co.. Rochester, N. Y. Salter Bros.. Rochester, N. Y. SOME PROMINENT MEN IN THE TRADE OF ROCHESTER, N. Y Geo. B. Hart. Pioneer Wholesale Florist of Rochester. N. Y. 114 The American Florist. Aug. 13, men, who have every convenience found for them to carry on their work. Two wells are used for water supply, the water being pumped into a large tank', which is elevated and gives a good force everywhere. Besides the greenhouses there is a series of lath houses in which, during summer, arau- carlas, rubbers, rhododendrons and similar plants are grown. Besides these there are large plant protectors and frames outside, used for the culture of gladioli, Ismene calathina and other semi-hardy plants. Mr. Wittbold has evidently his charge well in hand and a very instructive and pleasant after- noon was spent looking over this and the nursery. The Robt. Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa. This firm, always at the front with choice foliage and flowering plants, was never better prepared than now to serve its customers with the very best stock. At the Rochester convention they will make a splendid exhibit of samples of their stock, and it may be said in passing that, in their green- houses they have thousands of other plants that are equally as good as those sent to Rochester. Both at the Philadelphia and Nor- wood ranges, there is an immense stock of the finest crotous. We say finest because we have never seen a commercial collection that equalled it. Very notable are the varieties Edwin Lonsdale and Robert Craig. Both these originated with Mr. Lonsdale, the Craig Co., taking them later and working up the splendid stock that they now carry. Edwin Lonsdale is a brilliant red, just the kind of a plant that appeals to Christmas buyers. This plant is so attractive that one of the leading retailers of the country has made a very tempting offer to have a number of plants grown for him un- til they reach a height of four or five feet. The company has this propo- sition under consideration, the only drawback being that there is such a demand for the plants, from (j-inch pots up, that it is hard to hold them. While we have laid stress on this variety, it may be well to state that, in the eyes of many fanciers, the va- riety Robert Craig is equally as good. It is not so highly colored as Lons- dale, but is very attractive and in sub- stance and healthy growth is sur- passed by none. The many other va- rieties are also very noteworthy for their splendid coloring. Time was when the croton was looked upon as a sort of an incubator baby, but that time has passed. The improved methods of growing and the hardening off process of these up-to-date growers has put them in the front rank of desirable foliage plants. There are two 200-foot houses filled with Begonia Glory of Cincinnati and ! B. Gloire de Lorraine. The Lorraines are largely of the Lonsdale type and Mr. Craig says that is the only one that sells well in Philadelphia. He is, however, very enthusiastic over Glory of Cincinnati which he considers a very fine production. Two large houses filled with Dracfena Massangeana are noteworthy features. They are all in useful sizes. The beauty of this plant cannot be gainsaid and its enduring qualities in the store or home are great arguments in its favor. Ten houses of ferns may seem like a large lot but they have them and are feeling no uneasiness about selling them. They comprise all the best varieties. Noteworthy are Elegantissima Im- proved and E. Compactum, Todea- oides, a good one from London, and Scholzeli and Giatrasii. Both the last named are considered good ferns. Amerpohli is still grown, but mostly in small sizes, it being particularly use- ful in basket and similar work. There is a stock of 20,000 cyclamens of ex- cellent quality and the usual stock of fine Ficus pandurata and other plants. Cyclamen Culture. Ed. American Florist : — Please give me the culture of cycla- mens and say " how old the bulbs should be before they tiloom. H. C. G. If "H. C. G." had followed closely the articles under the heading of "Half Hour Chapters for Plant Growers" he would have found a regular series of notes dealing with the subject of cyclamen culture. Briefly, the routine of culture from seed is as follows : Sow in August or early in September in well drained flats or seed pans. Dibble the seeds in at least one inch apart and place in a moist atmosphere and a temperature of 70° or thereabout. As soon as the seedlings appear place the flats well up to the light but shade from the brightest sunlight. Keep them growing along in a good light until the second leaves are forming, then put them singly in 2-inch pots and continue the same treatment, never letting them be checked. AH through the winter keep them well up to the light and when the young plants have filled their pots with roots repot into the 4-inch size. The final potting should be in August and from then on the plants need the utmost care. A well-known English culti- vator of this plant summed up its cul- ture something along this line : "Light in winter, shade in summer, and con- stant attention at all times to keep the plants growing and free of Insects is all that is necessary to grow cycla- mens well." If "H. C. G." will do this he need have little fear of results and it will be well to watch the above mentioned columns for hints in season. The plants should be in good flower in about 15 months after sowing. G. Cleveland, O. — A. A. Hart, Lake ave- nue, and daugliter, Gertrude, sailed on the steamer Cincinnati July IC for a three months' trip through Germany, Switzerland and France. BLOCK OF ROSES AT W. & T. SMITH CO.S, GENEVA. N. Y. igio. The American Florist. 115 PHLOX AND AQUILEGIAS, TWO SPECIALTIES OF THE CHASE BROS. CO., ROCHESTER, N. Y. Some Rochester and Vicinity Nurseries. ELL\V.\XGEI! & DARRY, ROLlIE.STER. It is an historic fact in nursery an- nals that tlie late Patrick Barry, one of the founders of the famous nursery of Elhvanger & Barry, received his first training; in the work at the old- est or rather the first commercial nursery in America, that established at Flushing by AVm. Prince in 1737. George ElUvanger, the other founder, was born in W'urtemburg, Germany, and came to this country in 1835, en- tering the employ of Raynolds & Bate- ham in 1830. Together they founded the business in 1840 and the partner- ship lasted for 50 years, or until after Mr. Barry's death. The firm is well known all over the world for the ex- cellence of the stock sent out from its nurseries and this excellence is largely owing to the fact that experi- mental liorticulture with a view to testing varieties of fruit trees as to their suitability for the climate has always been an important part of the worlv of the nursery. ■In the early days planters were with- out knowledge or experience and the testing grounds of the firm may be said to have saved hundreds of thousands of dollars to its customers. They have also enabled the firm to send out ac- curate descriptions of the fruits han- dled as well as exhibit at all the prin- cipal shows the produce of its trees. But this is only one branch of its busi- ness; The great and increasing de- mand for all kinds of decorative shrubs, conifers and other trees used by the landscape gardener has led to an im- mense business in . this and kindred departments. We need hardly enlarge on this or upon the acres of roses, peonies and perennials that are grown. They are already well known as are the numberless varieties and species of stock of all kinds, hardy and semi- hardy, that are grown in the green- houses. The whole place is kept with the most scrupulous care and should on no account be missed by visitors to the convention city. .TACKSOX &. PERKIXS CO., NEWARK. The fame of the Jackson & Perkins Co. of Newark, N. Y., is world wide and the firm specializes in ornamental trees and shrubs, grows roses for the trade and supplies all classes of forcing stock. Visitors to the Roch- ester convention should endeavor to talce in this well known place where they will see half a million field grown roses, budded and on their own roots while the specimen grounds contain nearly 1,000 varieties including many new kinds and species not yet in commerce. Clematises, both large flowering and paniculata types are a great specialty and probably they are the largest growers in the world, hav- ing six acres devoted to this popular family. All the large flowering vari- eties are on their own roots these be- ing more satisfactory and healthier than the imported grafted plants from Holland and other European countries. Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora is largely grown here in standard trees. Jackson & Perkins being the first American nurserymen to grow it in this form. Lilacs in all the best named varieties are also grown this way and a block of 2.5,000 Hydrangea Otaksa in G-inch pots plunged outdoors is a great sight. All classes of perennials have special attention, peonies, del- phiniums, Shasta daisies and all the popular kinds being well represented. Besides all this there are many acres of fruit trees, bush and small fruits making in all some GOO acres besides several hundred acres in California. Then the firm is agent for many I'oreign houses handling Dutch bulbs, lily of the valley, manetti rose stocks, plants of all kinds and practically everything that a florist needs. The nurseries are 30 miles east of Roches- ter on a first-lass trolley line and the firm extends a hearty welcome to all visiting the convention to include them in their itinerary. THE W. & T. SMITH CO., GENEVA. T\'e present here some views taken recently in the extensive nurseries of the W. &. T. Smith Co. at Ge- neva, show^ing some of the blocks of two year roses, which they are offer- ing for sale to the trade for the com- ing season. The plants are now in full bloom and it would repay any florists at the convention to visit these nurser- ies and inspect the growing stock. The variety list is unusually comprehen- sive and includes a large proportion of hybrid teas and teas, including such sorts as Killarney, Gruss an Teplitz, Etoile de France, IMy Maryland, Ameri- can Beauty, La France, etc., which until now had to be imported, as they were not being produced in field grown plants in this country. Of course, roses form but a small part of the stock grown by this company whose plant covers over 700 acres, nearly all in one tract. Here can be seen great fields of conifers, ornamental trees, and shrubs, herbaceous plants and,, especi- ally noticeable, the blocks of all kinds of fruit trees and small fruits. A short ride of less than two hours from Rochester, on the Rochester and East- ern electric road, takes the visitor di- rectly past the nurseries. 11 « The American Florist. Aug. 'J' CHASE BROTIIEHS C'OMrANY, ROCHESTER. The New England Nurseries of Chase Bros. Co. had their inception in 1857, and they were incorporated in 18S7. Eaton R., Martin Van Buren, and Lewis Chase were the three broth- ers who started together. Eaton K. Chase withdrew from tlie firm a num- ber of years since and established an important nursery in Riverside, Calif. Martin Van Buren Chase died a few years since. Lewis Chase is now the ■where the stock is delivered from the nurseries and prepared for storage. The second division is the storage de- partment, and the third is the pack- ing department, which includes a rail- road siding where the floor coincides with the floors of the cars. In this way the facilities for shipping stock of all kinds leave nothing to be de- sired. Lewis Chase and William Pit- kin are well known in the business interests of the city of Rochester, and The Late Geo. Ellwanger. ESTABLISHED THE ELL^VANGER & The Late Patrick Barry. BARRY NURSERIES, ROCHESTER, N. Y. president of the company, and William Pitkin is the secretary and treasurer. Hardy fruits of all kinds, such as apples, pears, plums, cherries, peaches, grapes and the various small fruits were grown and sold extensively by the firm throughout the country, and its reputation for fine fruit stock has been well known in this country for many years, as they made it a special feature. During the past 10-12 j'ears they have gone extensively into the growing of ornamental stock, and to- day they have an enormous quantity of deciduous trees, shrubs, evergreens and perennials. The aggregate of the different fruit and ornamental plant- ings for 1909 was 2,157,000. About two years since they purchased a large farm at Honeoye Falls, 20 miles south of Rochester. With the land they now own in Pittsford, a few miles east of Rochester, they now have about 655 acres in nursery stock. They are preparing to go more extensively into the propagation of ornamental stock. Last year they erected a large propa- gating greenhouse at Honeoye Falls, and they intend to build three addi- tional large greenhouses for propaga- tion in the near future. A few years since they moved their entire nursery cellar and packing es- tablishment from East Rochester to East Brighton, and the new nursery cellar system and packing buildings are very extensive and complete and cover approximately about two acres. The buildings form a square of 300 feet on each side, and are in three divisions running across the square. The first division is the receiving department are gentlemen of sterling integrity of character. Professor R. S. Mackintosh, form- erly professor of horticulture in Ala- bama, has accepted a position in the liorticultural department of the Penn- sylvania State College. His special work will be an investigation of the peach industry of that state. The horticultural work in Pennsylvania is developing very rapidly. At present there are 10 professors and assistants in the department. New Sweet Peas in 1910. An approximately complete list of the 1910 sweet pea novelties can' be given. The Burpee novelties, all .Spen- ers, were, Marie Corelli, an intense rose; Miriam Beaver, salmon-pink suf- fused with buff or apricot on a prim- rose ground; W. T. Hutchlns, light apricot-buff with delicate pinkish ef- fect. Henderson put out George Wash- ington, only one entry of which was shown at the national show in New York. From Mr. Kirby's description it is a fine scarlet crimson, but has an overlay of deeper color. Martha Wash- ington, a white ground with pink pico- tee edge. These originated in the lo- cality where the Washington ancestry lived in England, hence the names adopted. The following six sorts are regularly listed as 1910 Spencer novelties. Col- leen (Deal) carmine standard, wings blush; Edrom Beauty (Dobbie) sal-, mon orange; George Stark (Stark) an intense dazzling scarlet; Mrs. Hugh Dickson (Dobbie) rich apricot on cream ground, shaded pink. The 1910 Eckford set from Wem, are, Picotee, giant waved pure white with picotee edge of carmine, Viscomte De Janze, a deep bright rose of bold form; Mary Vipan, a bright almost self rose waved; Mrs. E. Gilman, creamy ground, suffused with bright rose, bold form. I see Mr. Eckford tells his cus- tomers frankly that these waved va- rieties are not entirely reliable. At the Holland Park show the follow- ing novelties were shown : Isabel Mal- colm, soft waved primrose. E. W. King & Co., Coggeshall, introduced Queen Mary, waved pink, cream ground; Anglian Pink. Anglian Or- ange. Anglian Crimson and Anglian Lavender. C. W. Breadmore, Win- chester, introduced. Iris, pale salmon self; Dazzler, flame; Freda, a large extra waved white; Dusky Monarch, deep maroon. Miss Hemus introduced Cerise Paradise; Paradise Susiana, chocolate flaked; Guy Hemus, laven- der; Farina, pink apricot; Shawond- see, deep lavender and Paradise Ap- ple Blossom. S. Bide & Sons. Farn- ham, offered Mrs. W. T. Massey, bright old rose; The Sultan, rich mahogany; ELLWANGER & BARRY'S NURSERY, ROCHESTER, N. Y. Entrance to Grounds and Otticc. igio. The American Florist. 117 John Charlton. John Charlton & Sons, Rochfsi.T, N. Y. John Dunbar. Assistant Superiiitrndont of Rochester Parks Foiinde •T. B. Keller, of John B. Kelli-r's Suns.. Rochester.' Blue Belle, bright blue grandiflora; Robt. Sydenham offered, Sunproof Crimson, Wendoe, new waved purple and Prince of Orange, bright scar- let orange. A new shade of rosy pur- ple was shown in William Engle, from Woburn Place, Addlestone. Robt. .Sydenham's latest book lists a good many others that would prop- erly belong in this 1010 list if they were not synonyms. We might include Azure Fairy, light marbled blue; Com- mander Humphrey (Cole), a bright pure Countess of Spencer; Countess of Ancaster (Gilbert), rich dark plum color; Doris Burt (Unwin), a sunproof scarlet; Doris Usher (Usher), said to be very lovely; Eric Harvey (Unwin), white ground, back of standard heav- ily flushed with scarlet pink; Florence Wright, offered by Stark, as a wide open Etta Dyke; Glitters (Lumley), a waved Evelyn Byatt; Here ward (Stark), pale cerise Spencer; Lady Emily Dyke (Jolmson), pinkish blue waved; Lizette Lumley ^ Lumley), a Spencer Jessie Cuthbertson; Mrs. Wat- son (Bolton), a very pretty coral pink Spencer; Mercia (Stark), spoken well of as a Spencer salmon. W. T. HUTCIIIN.S. John Charlton, Rochester, N. Y. John Charlton, founder of the well known firm of John Charlton & Sons, Rochester, N. Y., is a good specimen of the well trained gardener who has made a success in business. Mr. Charl- ton is an Englishman, a native of Wiltshire, a county famous for fine private estates with their noble gar- dens and fine game preserves. Early in life he showed a fondness for plants, flowers and fruits and at the age of 17 was apprenticed to the head gar- dener at Longleat, the country seat of the Marquis of Bath, then as now one of the show places of England and famous for its fruit, especially fine grapes. As is usual in English gar- dens (or rather as was usual) Mr. Charlton spent his first year among the hardy fruits and in the kitchen garden, the second in the flower gar- den and dressed grounds and the third The Late j£.mes Vick. Founder of the Vick Business. Rochrstcr, N. V under glass. He did not go the reg- ular roimd of journeyman's and fore- man's plans but at once took charge of Sn place in Guernsey. When he ar- rived at his majority he sailed for Canada, but on^ Canadian winter was enough for him and he came to Ro- chester in the spring of 1857. After a short stay with the late Geo. J. Whitney as gardener he took charge of the gardens of Joseph Hall, an ag- ricultural implement maker and fa- mous horseman, with whom he stayed six years or until the death of Mr. Hall. Then he resolved to go into business for himself, securing two acres of land upon which he built a greenhouse and dwelling house. This was the nucleus of his business which now extends to about 130 acres, all under cultivation. He is associated with his two sons under the firm name given above. Mr. Charlton introduced to this country the famous Boston ivy (Ampelopsis Veitchii or Vitis incon- stans) and also raised Carnation Peter Henderson which he sold to Nanz & Neuner of Louisville, Ky., for $650. Mr. Charlton has always been fore- most in fruit growing, being the in- troducer of Pocklington grape and Golden Prolific gooseberry. Probably owing to his old experience in the west of England, always famous for its fuchsia growers, Mr. Charlton has al- ways taken a great interest in this plant for which he has taken many prizes. He is '(4 years of age but car- ries it well and is vigorous and active. J. B. Keller, Rochester, N. 'V. J. B. Keller, of Rochester, N. Y., al- though getting well on in years, still takes a great interest in all horticuK tural matters. He is one of the best known men in Rochester and for years has been looked upon as an authority on hardy herbaceous plants. Mr. Kel- ler was born at Mayence, in Germany, 72 years ago and served his appren- ticeship with the then well known but now extinct firm of Mardner Bros., of azalea fame in that city. After a few years' travel in various European countries he came to America in 1800 and was employed in various places in New York, Brooklyn and Long Is- land. In 1870 he came with his family to Rochester and accepted a position at the Ellwanger & Barry nurseries where he remained for five years be- fore starting in business for himself. He purchased several acres of land within the city limits, the same land whereon the greenhouses and grounds of the firm of J. B. Keller's Sons are still situated. From this small begin- ning sprang the fine business now op- erated by his three sons, F. J. Keller, J. M. Keller and William Keller. Mr. Keller, Sr., is not now actively en- gaged in the business, having retired some years ago, but he still takes a live interest in the great business which he founded and which he has watched grow from the small begin- ning to one of the largest in this city of nurseries. May he be spared for many more years and see its still fur- ther expansion under the capable man- agement of his sons. 118 The American Florist. Aug. 13, International Floral Service. Ed. American Florist:— I was rather astounded to see the article in your issue of July 30, page 3, under tlie heading of "International Delivery Concern." and I am only sor- ry that this communication will not reach you in lime to refute the article written by one of your representatives without giving the matter proper in- vestigation. The writer is the one who is mentioned in your article, and I can give you many references as to my integrity, as well as my financial standing, to disabuse the mind of the writer of this article that any harm was meant. The sum and substance of the whole affair is that Mr. Nehring, who has secured his foreign connections for the floral service and who issued a cir- cular some time ago, came to me with a request that I finance tlie American part of the organization. However, before doing so, I wished to thoroughly try out the plan myself, as well as to get the consensus of opinion of some of the leading men in the line. You, no doubt, will appreciate that the only real way to do this was to go out and secure the contracts, as I felt that if I would simply ask the florist his impressions and advice that he miglit say "that it would be good," but when it came to the time to pay for the service he might feel differently. Therefore, I felt that it was best to secure their membership then and there and let them pay at that time, as an experiment. In other words, I felt that if the florists thought enougli of the plan to put their money into it, that it would be a success, as Mr. Nehring had stated to me it would be. In accordance with the plans laid out, I did, as stated in your columns, go to Mr. Eyres, and while the conver- sation as stated in your issue is not entirely correct, the substance of the conversation was the same, as I tried to secure him in the regular salesman- ship way. I then called on The Rosery and secured their check and then went to Schenectady and also secured a check there, and then returned to New York. I investigated further the next day, then came to my oflice, as per this letter, and returned the checks to the parties. I did not wish to state to these florists that we were simply trying this out, I thought that un- necessary, and therefore stated that we herewith return the checks as we were not ready to start the service. The reason that your representative did not find us at 1328 Broadway was because the address given was the United Silver Co. But I understand that your representative did call upon Mr. Nehring, who advised him to call upon me personally, care of the above firm. While I cannot censure any one di- rectly for the article as written, at the same time I feel there has been a blunder made, which would, upon further investigation without undue haste, have been found to be unneces- sary. I expect to put considerable money into the development of the American Service, and I believe that you will appreciate that it would not be proper business judgment to start off in the manner indicated in the article. Therefore, I wish to assure you that everything will be done in a most honorable, upright and straight- forward business way. I have written personally to both Mr. Eyres and The Rosery in Albany explaining that I was only trying out the plan when I called upon them and that there is no cause for alarm. I can refer you to one of the large banking institutions here as to my financial standing, the Commercial Trust Co., of this city, and if you will have your representative call, I will give him business references as to my integrity so he can call personally on my references. Morris H. Elvidge. Aster Diseases. Each year there are many inquiries for the best methods of combating aster diseases. To tell the truth we have no remedies in mind that are effective. The diseases most common are stem rot and yellows. The former attacks the plant much the same as soft stem rot on carnations. The first indication of its presene is given by the wilt- ing of the plants, which never revive, but finally wither and turn brown. Upon examination it is found the stem or bark at the surface of the ground is affected with a dry rot, which encir- cles the stem and destroys the tissues of the bark, to such an extent, that the sap cannot be transferred to the leaves and consequently they wilt and die. It is our opinion that this is a fungus dis- ease and its prevalence is largely due to conditions, either of the soil or cli- mate. This year we have yet to find the first plant that shows a trace of stem rot and as we have heretofore lost more or less plants from this cause we feel the health of our present crop sustains our belief that conditions are quite or whol- ly responsible for this malady or scourge which it becomes in some in- stances. One field has been planted to asters for three successive years and the other two seasons, which explodes the theory that stem rot is due to con- tinuous croppings. We must admit the real cause is still obscure to us. Yellows affect the plants at flowering time, the buds turning yellow and the petals failing to reach their normal length. This disease, like stem rot, is very hard to combat for the reason it is not apparent until too late to apply remedies. The tarnished plant bug (Lygus pratensis) is theworst enemy we have to contend with and we feel cer- tain many growers attribute their dep- redations to disease. This little insect punctures the soft growing stems and extracts the sap, causing them to wilt and thus growth stops. The plant sends up lateral growths which, if unmo- lested, will give excellent returns, but should the attacks be continued the latter are ruined, resulting in a crop failure. This little insect is so active that hand picking is of no avail and we have yet to learn of an application that will check its devastations. We now have one of the experiment stations inter- ested in the work of securing a para- site fungus that will spread from one to another by contact and thus destroy them, the same as the chinch bug is be- ing controlled in the western states. AT THE INDIANAPOLIS FLORISTS' CLUB PICNIC, AUGUST 4.— See Page ISO. igio. The American Florist. 119 ASTER PLANTS. The- Fir^l Plant to thu Luft Shows an Asti-r in Normal Condition. The Sucond one. Which Was Stune Some Days .•\go by the Tarnished Plant Bug is Now Producing Laterals. The Third Has Been Recently Stung Showing Center Growth Has Stopped. What the results will be we are un- able to predict, but it is to be hoped that success may crown these efforts. The first plant to the left in the ac- companying illustration shows an aster in normal condition. The second one, which was stung some days ago by the tarnished plant bug, is now push- ing laterals. The third has been re- cently stung, showing center growth has sloped. Elmee D. Smith. Japanese Garilening. The recent visit of the president and ^ council of the Royal Horticultural So- ciety to the Japan-British exhibition, and the awards of silver cups they have made to the makers of the two Japanese gardens, and the Japanese exhibitors of various horticultural i products, have created some additional interest in Japanese gardening. The present time is therefore opportune for making a more detailed reference to the two gardens that so admirably represent Japanese taste and skill in garden design and construction, and contribute so largely to the manifold attractions at the white city. Lest there be any misapprehension upon the point we would mention that we have not ' been waiting for something to occur that would arouse additional interest in these gardens before giving a short description of them. What we have waited for has been a sufficient de- velopment of the growth of the trees, shrubs, and plants to enable us to have photographs taken that would give our readers an adequate idea of their distinctive character and great beauty, and do justice to the achieve- ment of those by whom they have been designed and constructed. We have now the pleasure of giving two illustrations, one of each garden, which portrays aspects of great beauty. Both gardens have been de- signed by Keijiro Ozawa, of Tokyo, who may be heartily congratulated on the taste he has evinced, and they have both been constructed by Han- nosuke Izawa, also of Tokyo, who, in carrying out the designs, has given ample proof of skill of a high order. The two gardens differ considerably in style, and also in the appeal they make to the artistic perceptions, and, if one is regarded as possessing a greater charm than the other, the ad- ditional beauty is due more to en- vironment than to a superiority of de- sign. There are, as we have already stated, two distinct gardens, one known as "The Garden of Peace," and the other as "The Garden of Floating Islands." The first-mentioned of these is on the southern side of the court of honor, and is enclosed on the north side by the walls of stately buildings and tall, finely-branched elms, and on the south side and at the western end are skilfully devised scenic mountains, which, for the most part, have their sides or tops clothed with round-head- ed pines and other trees indigenous to Japan. These, with the walls of the buildings and the elms, completely shut out the garden from the outer world; and thus the visitor is able to enjoy its manifold charms without be- ing constantly reminded of the stren- uous endeavor and rush, with the at- tendant anxieties, of everyday life. The title that has been given this garden, although most appropriate, is evidently liable to be misunderstood. "This," said a lady to her companion, when passing us while we were look- ing round, "is not a cemetery as I thought it was." "A cemetery!" re- plied the companion, "what gave you that idea?" The answer was quickly forthcoming. "It is called 'The Gar- den of Peace,' and where do we find peace exceot it be in a cemetery?" So much for the difference in the views held with regard to this point. But it may be that the lady had not had the opportunity that we, in common with our readers, have had of fully realiz- ing the refreshment of mind and body that is to be obtained by those who love flowers from a pleasantly-situ- ated and well-kept garden. Along the south side and at the foot of the scenic mountains, low hills of varying height raise their heads, and, running the whole length of the gar- den, is a walk some five or six feet in width, flanked on the southern or mountainous side by small groups of birch and other elegant trees, and on the north side there are two broad walks which are separated by the line of elm trees, and a breadth of lawn with various trees and shrubs ar- ranged thereon. The greater area of the walks on the north side is due to the fact that, owing to the proximity of some of the more important build- ings, practically all the visitors pass along that side, whereas those only who make the circuit of the garden take the south walk. The area between the north and south walks is, for the most part, oc- cupied by a long winding lake, vary- 120 The American Florist. Aug. ij. ing from about 20 to 40 feet in width, and. as a matter of course, is more or less irregular in outline, and embel- lished with islets, tea-houses, lanterns, and the various form of aborescent and other vegetation that find favor in Japanese gardens. The margin is formed with blocks of a crystalline rock of moderate size, and it is a point of some practical importance to mention that the rock is carried down below the water level and the blocks set in a bed of cement. Consequent- ly, no soil is exposed at the sides above the water level, and the diffi- culty that is frequently experienced In keeping the lake watertight when pud- dled clay is used is wholly avoided. As pointed out in these pages by con- tributors experienced in the making of lakes and ponds, when the sides are formed with clay they are liable to crack during dry weather, and when this hacpena. much loss of water re- sults. The rock, as might be expected, is naturally arranged; here it forms a belt just sufficient to keep the banks in place, yonder it rises and forms low mounds, and now and again may be seen comparatively large blocks cropping up among the shrubs that form so admirable a setting to the glistening water. About midway the lal■ ' in -* "^m^-^- '-^am '■-M ^^K-^' JAPANESE GARDENING. Gardrn of the Floating Islands at tho Japan-British Exhibition (.AftiT the Gardeners' Magazine). eye when making a survey. The de- sign of this garden comprises a broad lake with irregular margin, and hav- ing an island that is large in size and of bold character. The margin of the lake, as in the case of the garden previously described, is formed with rock embedded in cement, and is fringed with trees and shrubs such as have been already mentioned. Beyond this fringe are broad walks and breadths of turf on which cypresses and other coniferous trees are in as- sociation with deciduous trees and reception by Mayor J. M. McBride, re- sponded to by E. I. Mepstead. Secre- tary Hall and Treasurer Simmers both had favorable reports. The trade ex- hibition is a prominent feature and quite extensive. The t>ale Estate of Brampton; H. Jj. Janzen, Berlin; the Connon Floral Co., Hamilton; Thomas Manton, Toronto; R. H. Ellis, Leam- ington, and Campbell Bros., Simcoe, are all showing excellent stock, etc. Among the visitors are : E. I. Mep- stead, Miss Flora Scrim, Ottawa; W. C. Hall, Geo. Robinson, Jas. McKenna, C. A. Flint, Mr. and Mrs. Hopton, Mon- treal; D. Cooper, E. A. Dale, H. Mul- igio. The American Florist. 121 lins, Brampton; C. H. Janzen, Berlin; W. Hunt, Guelph; H. B. Philpott, Win- nipeg; Thomas Manton, J. P. Iggott, A. Annandale, H. Simmers, W. E. Mac- kay, R. Guthrie, H. G. Dillenmuth, Toronto. PRESIDENT PHLLPOTT'S ADDRESS. As president of the Canadian Horti- cultural Association, I extend a wel- come and greet you to our convention and thirteenth annual session here in St. Catherines. We sincerely trust that every session may prove interesting enough to have you all present at each. The first thing, let us get acquainted with each other; the fault of these meetings to a great extent is that we do not extend to the strangers as- sembled with us the cordial greeting or friendly hand-clasp that would war- rant them to feel at home like the rest of us who are better known to each otl^r. Do not let any of us go home from these meetings without hav"ing become acquainted with each other, not only the members of our association, but our brothers who have become in- terested enough to visit and join us during this time; let us feel that they have not left us total strangers. It would be a good idea to appoint a committee to take charge of this most essential feature, to introduce to each other the members and friends who are gathered with Us. It may be that among us are one or more total stran- gers who having become interested in our aims and ambitions to progress in horticulture, and have taken this op- portunity to meet us as a body in dis- cussing and bettering the interests along this line; they may, just by the friendly clasp extended to them, be induced to become one of us. The ob- ject of this society is to lift and carry forward all and everything that tends to advance and perfect our work along all lines and in all branches of our pro- fession, and to impart such knowledge as may be known to each, to all its members, so they can also share in the benefits of same. While we are as yet practically a young organization, much is expected of us and the efforts of this society, and we want to do our best to instruct our members and educate the masses in all lines pertaining to horticulture. We want to widen and deepen the in- terest in our profession by increasing our membership to such an extent that we will embrace all the leading men of Canada who are interested in any lines in the calling of horticulture. We want to make our meetings so interesting and of such value to mem- bers that they will look forward to each time of meeting. To do this we must all work together and those of us who are experienced in the work must be willing to impart their knowl- edge to the others to discuss the best methods of growing and treating the various plants and flowers that each is individually interested in, to show and explain to each other what we have found to be the most profitable meth- ods of erecting and constructing green- houses, the best way to heat, ventilate, and all points that will help to give us the best results in turning out and realizing to the greatest extent the products of same; the best kind of treatment, foods and nourishment, that we find most beneficial from our ex- periments along this line, the means that we have found best in getting rid of disease and insects that attack the different plants, and so try to help each other to our uttermost in making work less arduous and more profitable. By the practical experience of our brothers we can be enabled to prevent waste of time, waste of energy, waste of money, and a waste of hours that would be more beneficial to us if spent in recreation and amusement. It is only by our untiring efforts and work- ing together along these lines that we can hope to add to our list of mem- bers, and show them we are organized to further perfect and help along the interests of the florists in all lines and branches. And while we know that our exhibi- tions and meetings will admit of many improvements to the public, we can but do our best to make them educa- tive and instruct them on the lines we are working in, as nearly right as we Canada, or will it be advisable to have it abolished on plants, or supplies, or insecticides only? I trust that during the sessions of our meetings our de- liberations may be earnest, honest and decisive and that each one will express his own individual opinion either by speaking or voting on any subject that may be presented. Hoping for a con- tinuance of the advancement and pros- perity of this society, that we may ad- JAPANESE GARDENING. WntLTfall in tin- Gardrn of Prac- at flir Japan-Britisli Exhibition (.^ftcr tin- Gardeners' Magazine). know how. I feel that I can safely state that there is a grand future for us in this country, as the extensive building and erecting of greenhouses, and the nurseries starting up during the past year, convinces me that times are prosperous and if we work dili- gently together we should be able to add greatly to our list of members be- fore we hold our next convention. There is no reason why, as all are in- terested in the same pursuits and know that we really need at this advanced age a society like ours, where we can meet each year and come in personal contact with each other, for the com- paring and discussions along the ad- vancement and progression of every- thing in our line of business, we can not become one great body and em- brace nearly all in the same calling throughout our country. One principal subject, at this con- vention, that I wish to present to you and which will be brought up for dis- cussion, is regarding the duty on plants, flowers, insecticides and sup- plies. Shall we petition to abolish the duty on plants and flowers coming into vance along all lines regarding the in- terests and pursuits of horticulture. In closing I wish to state that I hope all members present will embrace the invitation extended by the city of St. Catherines to become their guests on Friday. Also that as many as pos- sible will attend the convention of the S. A. F. that is being held in Roches- ter, N. Y., next week. OBITUARY. Luther R. Fuller. Luther R. Fuller of Shelburne Falls, Mass., died at his home on Green street on August 1. IMr. Fuller had been in poor health for two years. He leaves his widow, one daughter and two sons. For the past 12 years he had run a greenhouse establishment on Green street. He married Mrs. Fuller, who was formerly Miss Mary Chapin, 41 years ago. 122 The American Florist. Aug. ij. TheMerican Florist 1885 TwKNTY Sixth Year 1910 Subscription. United States and Mexico $1.00 a year: Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in I'ostal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted onlyfrom thosein the trade. When sending us chanRe ol address always send tbe old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From tbe first issue the .American Florist has accepted onlv trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we eo to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents, THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 324 Dearborn St.. CHICAGO. THIS ISSUE 92 PAGES WITH COVERS CONTENTS. Society of Ameriean Florists 9J — Those coustitutional amendments 97 The retail trade 98 — dit flower express of the French Riviera (illus. ) 98 — CiiSket covers l^t* —Floral palls 100 — Steamboat walking beam in flowers (illus.). ion — Casket cover of orchids and valley (illus.). 101 The mission of the trade paper 101 Notes on lilies (illus.) 103 Orchid notes Wu — Seasonable notes on orchids 100 — Dendrohium nobile (illus.) 100 — Cvpripediums (illus.) 107 The" rose 109 —Rose Lady HiUingdon (illus.) 109 — Current work " 100 — New roses in England 110 Water gardens HI — Nelumbiums (illus.) '• HI — Nymphsea Marliacea carnea (illus.) Ill With the growers 11- — Chas. D. Ball. Philadelphia ll'.i — Henrv A. Dreer. Inc.. Bhlladelphia 112 —The Gen. Witthold Co.. Edgebrook. Ill 112 — Robt. Cr.-iig Co., Philadelphia 114 Some prominent men in the trade of Roches- ter. N. Y. (portraits) 112-113-110-llT Some Rochester and vicinity nurseries (illus.) .11." New sweet peas in 1910 110 International floral service H^ Aster diseases (illus.) 118 .Japanese gardening (Illus.) 119 Canadian Horticultural Association 120 Obituary 121 —Luther R. Fuller 121 National Sweet Pea Society 122 Ameriean Gladiolus Society .' 122 Society of American Florists 122 Chicago 124 St. Louis 120 Philadelphia 129-141 New York 130141 Boston 132-140 The seed trade 130 — The advance in peas 130 — Louisville onion sets 136 Market gardens 140 — Notes on seed growing 140 . — Pithiness in celery 140 The nursery trade ^- 142 —The Wittbold Nursery. Edgebrook. Ill 142 — Condition of nursery stock 142 — American Ass*n of Park Superintendents. . .142 — American Ass'n of Railroad Gardeners 143 — The National Nut Growers* Association. .. .144 Detroit . . ., l-W Baltimore ''"il The allied trades 1''8 — Steam coal notes l^S ^Heating a greenhouse ..'•■ 1^ Milwaukee ^70 Rochester Florists' Association. Sixty-five members were in attend- ance at the regular monthly meeting of this association and all showed keen interest in the preparations being made for the twenty-sixth annual conven- tion of the S. A. F. Members of 'the local club will be given each two but- tons and will be entitled to two tickets for the outing; if they wish extra tickets they can be purchased for ifl. Application for tickets and badges of the R. F. A. must be made to H. B. Stringer, secretary's office, conven- tion hall. The rules of the national society governing the giving out of tickets will be strictly adhered to. A reception committee was appointed and parties will be stationed at all depots to welcome our guests, and to assist them in every way possible. H. B. Stringer, Sec'y. Correction. Ill the Joseph Heacock Co.'s palm advertisement on page 81 in our last issue 2V2-inch Cocos Wedilcliana was priced at .flO each. This should have read $10 per 100, while, at the end of tlie advertisement, the last size ol Phoenix Roebelenii should have been 7-inch, not (!-inch as there printed. Ladles' Society of American Florists. Members will find the secretary at exhibition hall all day Tuesday, August 10. Plpase come and get your badges and tickets for reception and dance Wednesday evening, August 17. Direc- tors' meeting at 9:30 a. m. August 17. Annual meeting at 10 :.'jO a. m. August 17, at parlors of Hotel Seneca. Don't forget your badge pin. Mrs. Ciias. H. Maynard, Sec'y. National Sweet Pea Society. There will be a meeting of the Na- tional Sweet Pea Society of America at Rochester at 9 a. m. (place an- nounced later) on August 18. This is in response to a request from the secretary of the S. A. F. to such so- cieties who wish to hold a meeting at the annual convention in Rochester and is in accordance with the resolu- tion passed by the executive commit- tee of the S. A. F. at its spring meet- ing. Harry A. Bunyard, Sec'y. American Gladiolus Society. A long list of good prizes is offered by the American Gladiolus Society at its exhibition in connection with the Society of American Florists at Ro- chester, August 16-19. Special prizes are offered by Vaughan's Seed Store, Peter Henderson & Co., W. W. Raw- son & Co., Weeber & Don, A. L. Miller. E. H. Cushman, A. T. Boddington, John Lewis Childs, I. S. Hendrickson, Geo. B. Hart, Stumpp & Walter Co., F. R. Pierson, L. Merton Gage, J. M. Thor- burn & Co., and Montague Chamber- lain for various classes and varieties, several silver medals and cups being among the prizes. The competition is divided, there being 14 open classes and eight classes for amateurs. Exhibits by express should be addressed to American Gladiolus Society, Conven- tion Hall, Rochester, N. Y. Society of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF REGISTR.\TION As no objections have been filed, pub- lic notice is hereby given that the reg- istration of the fern, "Nephrolepis Dreyerii," by Kessler Bros., 52 W. Twenty-eighth street. New York, and G. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I., becomes complete. REGISTRATION OF CARNATION. Public notice is hereby given that Henry Eichholz, of Waynesboro, Pa., offers for registration the carnation de- scribed below. Any person objecting to the registration or to the vise of the proposed name, is requested to com- municate with the secretary at once. Failing to receive objection to the reg- istration, the same will be made three weeks from this date, RAISER'.S DESCRIPTION. Carnation — Christmas Cheer. — Alvina X Victory; of dwarf growth, forming quickly a very large plant in the field; will produce from early struck cut- tings, plants furnisliing 100 and more blooms per season; adapted as a pot plant for Christmas sales; color of the true poinsetta scarlet. H. B. DORNER, Sec'y. August 4, 1010. CONVENTION NOTE.*. The secretary has received notice from the St. Louis Florists' Club that an invitation will be extended the so- cety to hold its 1911 meeting in St. Louis. Badges have been mailed to all mem- bers who have paid their dues. Do not forget to bring them to the con- vention as two badges will not be issued on one receipt. From the reports and letters received the attendance at the coming conven- tion promises to be the largest in teed Store, Chicago, Help Wanted— Two assistaLt florists for our greenhouses: must furnish first-class references; state wages exoecled. Apply to the Texas Seed & Floral Co,. Dallas, Texas, Help Wanted— Competent man to take chargie ef 9U00 square ftet of glass and three acres of ground in Missouri town of 9000 population; must be steady and reliable. Key 182, care .\mericsn Florist, Help Wanted— Experienced greenhouse man for private place who is a good grower of roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and potted plants; references required. Address 19IS East 40th St., Cleveland, Ohio, ForSale—Dwight Greenhouses; doing a large and profitable business; no coropetitioo; ill health, Dwight Greenhouses, DwiKht 111, For Sale— ,\c five man capable of managing a florist and winter vegetable business, who can invest $2 000, can hear of a good opening. Key 173. care .\merican Florist. For Sale— Two second hand hot water boilers in a first-class condition : one for 6.000 and one for 6.500 lineal feet of 4 inch pipe. Superior Machine & Boiler Works 840-850 W. Superior St., Chicago. For Sale— Well established retail florist busi- ness, greenhouses, store, two dwellings, all in good condition: good reason for selling. For further particulars address Key 171. care American Florist. For Sale — Retail seed and florist store well es- tablished in city of 500,000 practically cash trade in both lines; reasonable rental, including living apartments: advaniageous if buyer speaks Ger- man: terms $1500,00. cash. Key 174, care -American Florist. For Rent -Four greeneouses and lots: V? block Irom car line: good location; northwest side, R. ViRis, 5.324 Leland .^ve.. near Milwaukee -Ave.. Chicago. Wanted to Rent or lease— A truck (arm. Send particulars to Frank Munk.\. Oconomowoc. Wis. WANTED Young man with thorough ornamental nursery .stock training. Splendid open- ing for right party. Must furnish the best of recommendation. Address Elm City Nursery Co., New Haven, Conn. FOR SALE. At a Bargain Greenhouse and business; fOOf' feet of glass in towD of 7(^100. No ether eteenhouse within fifty miles. Good trade, Addiess J. H. FREEMAN, 437 D Street, 8ALIDA, COLO. Situation Wanted. German florist wishes position in com- mercial or privare place; 23 years' ex- perience. F. PASCH, 28 Geising Strasse, Dresden-Siriessen, Germany. Situation Wanted By grower, aged 17. brought up amongst flowers, etc., by my father, a wholesale and retail florist; good worker: willing to do anything around a greenhouse: state wages, with board. Address Key 179, care American Florist. WANTED. We want a florist for our cut flower department; must be a good deco- rator, designer and hustler, and not afraid of work; must furnish first-class references. The Teias Seed k Floral Company, Dallas. Tex. Retail Store Manager Advertiser desires to engage a thoroughly com- petent manager for retail store, well located in a leading western city. This is a good opening for an up-to-date, progressive and reliable man. State age and full particulars of expeiience and former employment. Address Key 181, care American Florist. Wanted at Once An Experienced Young Lady Designer and Decorator. Good salary will be paid to a first class artist and saleslady, who must en me we 11 recommended. No others considered. Address JOHN MANGEL, Cor.ot WabastiAvr.and >doiiroe St., CHICAGO. FOR SALE Two No. 2 Morehead steam traps in good work- ing condition: price. $45 each. One firebox hot water boiler, capable of heating 60;)0 feet of 4-inch pipe, used 4 years, new flues, complete with grates and smoke box; price, J225. F. O. B. here. GEORGE REINBERG. 51 Wabash Ave. CBICACO. WANTED. A seedsman who is thoroughly versed in grass and field seeds — one who has had considerable enperiencf in the house working on ordtrs assist- ing in shipping: a'so must be capable of buying grass and field seeds in the country from th*- pro- ducer. Want a man capable of earning $10C0 per year or belter. Key 166, care American Florist. A married man to take charge of ray retail store at .'\lton. Ill, Must be a good desisner and pre- sent first class lefereoces. Wayes $7'.00 per month, including ufe of 6 room house with bath and furnace. A chance for the man who makes good to gtt an interest in the business. I can be seen at the convention. J. F. AMMANN, Edwardsville, 111. THE ANNUAL MEETING of The Florists' Hail Association Will be held at Conventional Hall, Rochester, N. Y., on Thursday, Aug. 18th, at 9 a. m. JOHN G. ESLIR, Sec'y. NOTICK OF STOCKHOLDERS MEETING CHICAGO, July 14. 1910, Stockholders of tbe American Florist Company: You are her by notified that the annual meeting of the stockholders of the American Morist Com- pany will be held in the Power's Hotel, Rochester, N. y. Wednesday, Aug. 17. 1910, at 3 o'clock p. m,, for the purpose of electing directors and officers for the ensuing term and for the trans- action of such other business as may come before the meeting, J, C, VAUGHAN, Pres, M. BARKER. Sec'y. Trade Directory (EDITION OF 1910.) Of the Entire Horticultural Trade of America Is Now Ready for Mailing. Price $3.00, Prepaid. A complete alphabetical list of all American cities, with the names and addresses of all commercial horticulturists therein. A separate list, arranged alphabetically, of every commercial horticulturist in this country. These lists are keyed to indicate the special line or lines of each establishment. The book also contains special lists, as follows : Horticultural Societies,* Florists' Clubs,* Experiment Stations,* Foreign Houses, Botanical Gardens, Catalogue Firms, Postage Rates, Express Rates, Park Superintendents, Landscape Gardeners, Trade Associations,* Leading Cemeteries, Supply Concerns, Judging Scales, Seed Growers, Statistics. *VVith new officers to date. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, U. S. A. 124 The American Florist. Aug. 13. IF YOU ARE LOOKI^G For Good Stock We recommend sending us your orders regularly. You will find our stock equal to the best and better than many. Can furnish Beauties, Maryland, Killarney, Jardine, Richmond, Field, Kaiserin, Bride, Bridesmaid. Also Asters, Lilies, Valley, Gladioli, and all other stock in season. fireeoGoodsofalUiods J ^ BUDLONG Asparagus Sprengen, ^'^^ 37.39 RanSTph stPeetlTH.cASo. Plumosus,Sniilax, Ferns "^rs^Xity eTowEnCUT FLOWERS Clilcag:o. KNIGHTS TEMPLAR WEEK. "The town is yours" reads the in- scription on some of the badges of the chamber of commerce and other people who are helping to entertain the "stranger within the gates" this week, and this almost explains the situation. Probably never in her history has tlie city been so full of visitors. They have crowded the stores, the parks, the street cars and trains and are everywhere intent upon a good time, while, to the credit of all concerned in their reception, they certainly look as though they were having it. Every- body, from high oiEcials downwards, have unbent, and even the street car conductor and the crossing policeman have lost just a trifle of their dig- nity. The immense stands erected on Michigan avenue have been crowded with eager sightseers and, to put it mildly, the city has on her carnival dress, for many thousands of dollars have been spent on the decorations, welcome signs and other evidences of good feeling to the visitors. It was freely prophesied that it was going to be a very big week in the flower busi- ness but no one who gave any thought to the matter expected it. It is true there have been jnany entertainments given and these have caused the use of quite a number of American Beauty and other roses, but there has been nothing like a rush anywhere. The principal retailers have probably spent a great deal more money in decorating their stores than they are likely to get out of their week's business and they are happy to have been able to have aided in showing they are not behind in public spirit. Practically the market is unchanged from our last notes. Beauties are scarcer and although other roses are not much more plentiful the cool August nights have already shown their effect in stiffening up the quality and improving the color. The plants all around will take a brace now and we have probably seen the worst of the stock for the season. A few field carnations are in but they cut no figure and carnations generally will be poor until the new crop from plants kept inside all summer appears. Or- chids are decidedly scarce and grow- ers who have an early batch of Cat- tleya labiata will probably make good money of them this year, as the demand cannot now be filled. Easter lilies, Ijilium auratum and a few of tlie speciosian varieties continue to ar- rive and there is plenty of valley and smaller stocks generally. The gladi- olus is everywhere, a vast amount of poor stock being on the market, as well as some good flowers. Hardy flowers still arrive In quantity but the demand is limited. Perns and green goods generally are in very fair de- THE FLORISTS' CLUB. The principal business at the Florists' Club meeting August 4, President As- mus in the chair, was the discussion of the report of the committee on in- viting the Society of American Florists to hold its convention of 1911 in this city. Tlie committee was composed of August Poehlmann, J. C. Vaughan, W. N. Rudd and C. L. Washburn and re- ported in favor of the proposition. August Poehlmann was appointed rep- resentative of the club in extending tliis invitation to the national society at Rochester. Mr. Poehlmann has the unanimous support of the Florists' Club in presenting this invitation en- dorsed by the Commercial club and the Horticultural Society. Inquiry shows tliat the delegation from tliis city will be sufficiently large to require a spe- cial train and a substantial sum was appropriated for the entertainment of the party enroute to the convention city. Reservation should be made without delay, addressing G. K. Thompson. 180 Clark street, corner Monroe (Telephone, Harrison 7600), or E. F. Winterson, 45 Wabash avenue (Telephone, Central 6004). Chairman Yarnall of the bowling committee said the club would be rep- resented at Rochester by a team of five selected from the following : Leon- nard H. Vaughan, George Asmus, Ed. F. Winterson. William Graff, John Huebner and T. C. Yarnall. An appro- priation was made toward the expenses for the bowlers who will represent the club in the national tournament. The following were elected members of the club : Alex Garland, Des Plaines; H. Yepson, 606 Oakton street, Evanston, and Herman C. Wendland, Elmhurst. Geo. H. Bancroft, Cedar Falls, la., ad- dressed the club telling of prosperous conditions in his territory and Robert Newcomb, of Bisbee. Ariz., told of busi- ness conditions in the mining .regions. Vaughan's Seed Store exhibited somo very promising new gladioli, including among others Elizabeth Kurz, a fine, robust white from Germany, which shows no trace of the disease to which 1 White Lady and others of that section are suljject. Early Amethyst, a seed- ling, the flowers of which are now bringing nearly as high a price as America on this market, and an un- named Princeps seedling, very vigorous, with bold spikes of handsome dark red flowers. Vice-President Philpott's duties in connection with the annual convention of the Canadian Horticultural Associ- ation, of which he is president, pre- vented liis attendance on this occasion. NOTES. A function that is causing much in- terest annually is the flower show and anniversary meeting of the Luxemberg- er brotlierliood, which is to be held on Labor day and the Sunday preced- ing it. The show is held at Ebert's & Karthauser's groves at 6656 Ridge ave- nue, and as the admission is only 25 cents there should be a big attend- ance. Flowers, vegetables and fruits are all exhibited and ?1,500 is offered in prizes. Alderman Reinberg, N. J. and Henrj' Wietor and other promi- nent growers of the north side are all interested in this affair and a good time is assured all who attend. The roses now arriving at the Poehl- mann Bros. Co.'s store are in excel- lent shape, the cool nights having im- proved their quality considerably and from now on there will be no trouble in obtaining stock with substance enough to ship as far as is necessary. There are also fine stocks of lilies and valley, carnations of fair quality and orchids. At the greenhouses Cattleya labiata looks well and there will be good cuts on in time for the fall wed- dings. C. W. McKellar and wife are still away in the east but will return im- mediately after the convention, ship- ping their car from New York instead of driving home, as they first in- tended. Meanwhile the store is in charge of Frank Ayres, who reports the demand of orchids just now as above the supply. He leaves August 21, the day Mr. McKellar is expected home, for a month's vacation in Can- ada. At W^interson's Seed Store we noted large quantities of Amaryllis John- stoni offered, a showy lily from the Cape. Vacations are in order liere. John Degnan being in Michigan. A. E. Bemish going to Algonquin, while Miss Irene Love is spending her va- cation at Soutli Haven, Mich. Louis Winterson intends talcing a trip the end of the month. igio. The American Florist. 125 Summer Flowers New Beauties, Kaiserin, Rhea Reid, Pink Kiliarney, IVfaryiand, Wiiite Kiilarney These are the Best Roses for hot weather. We devote a whole range of glass to their growth, and our plants are two to five years old, giving big, strong floweis. Buy Direct of the Grower and Get Fresh Stock -PRICE LIST AM. BEAUTIES, Per doz. 24 to 30 in $2 00 to $2 fiO 18in 150 12tol6m 100 Shortstems.per 100, 3 OO to 6 00 ASTERS, according to size per 100, $1 00 to $3 00 HARRISI[ LILIES per doz., $ 1 60 per 100, $8 0(1 to 10 00 Maryland, Richmond, Kiilarney, White Kiilarney, Kaiserin, Per 100 Good lengths $8 00 Good short lengths 2 00 to 3 00 Medium lengths 4 00 Extra select Kaiserin. ... 8 00 ROSES, onr selection 2 00 Lily of the Valley per 100, $3 00 Asparagus per string, 60 Sprays.perlOO, $3 00to 4 00 Sprengeri per 100, 2 00 to 3 00 Ferns per 1000, Smllax per doz., Adlantum per 100, Galax, green per 1000, bronze per 1000, 1 60 2 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 PLEASE SEND YOUR ORDERS EARLY Bassett & Washburn store and Office: 76 Wabash Ave., OHICA^OO Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL. Vaughan & Sperry keep busy all the time and are certainly moving a lot of stock. L. A. Vaughan has been suf- fering from a severe cold, but is stick- ing to business. Fred Sperry is still away on vacation. The asters now be- ing handled here are remarkably fine and excellent gladioli, lilies and other flowers are seen here daily. Zech & Mann are receiving fine stock from their greenhouses, where Matt Mann presides in person, John Zech taking charge of the store end. Besides their own stock they handle great quantities from other growers and just now are showing considerable hardy stock, such as phlox and other perennials. Bassett & Washburn clean up their stock at the store every day, though the summer roses are coming in great quantities. They have not yet com- menced to plant carnations from the field, the soil being too dry, but have the benches ready as soon as a rain comes. Trade keeps up well at the Budlong store and the qualitj' of the rose stock now arriving is very creditable to the growers. Phil Schupp is paying par- ticular attention to the out-of-town shipping trade and the stock is fine for tlie purpose. At E. H. Hunt's fine, well grown as- ters are leaders, the flowers being re- markably good for this dry season. Trade keeps up well here and the staff — lessened in number because of vaca- tions — is kept pretty busy. Good Beauties and other roses and carnations, far better than usually ex- pected in August, may be seen at Peter Reinherg's. Shipping trade keeps up remarkably well here. Michael & Bros., 7036 Cornell ave- nue, recently purchased a Fairbanks- Morse 3-h. p. gasoline engine, and will use same for watering in the green- houses. Geo. H. Bancroft, of Bancroft & Sons, Cedar Rapids, la., has been in town during the week, buying greenhouse material from the J. C. Moninger Co. Vaughan's Seed Store is shipping Lilium formosum bulbs this week. Their French bulbs are enroute from New York and due here August 15. The annual fall flower show will be held at the First Regiment Armory, Michigan avenue and Sixteenth street, November 7-12 inclusive. Gustav Swenson of Elmhurst and E. T. Wanzer of Wheaton are installing the Skinner watering system. A. E. Kunderd, of Goshen, Ind., was in town last week showing his new ruffled gladiolus to the trade. Wendland & Keimel of Elmhurst have about completed their new $900 brick chimney stack. Paul Reith & Co., of Downers Grove, have started to rebuild their green- houses. Henry Seger of Washington Heights is extending his greenhouse plant. Visitors : Thos. Chapman, Denver. Colo., on a vacation trip to Lake Su- perior; Geo. H. Bancroft, Cedar Rapids, la.; Robt. Newcomb, Bisbee, Ariz.; W. A. Bramley, of Bramley & Son, Cleve- uand, O., attending the Knights Tem- plar conclave; O. J. Olson, St. Paul, Minn.; Mrs. Shoberg and D. Henderson and wife, Omaha, Neb.; N. Bommers- bach, Decatur, attending the Knights Templar conclave; C. H. Hume, Mem- phis, Tenn.; W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind.; W. A. Reiman and wife, Vin- cennes, Ind.; J. Bland. Independence, la.; Chas. Brown, wife and son, Can- ton, O.; Grant Nash, Cobden; Harry Balsley, Detroit, Mich.; M. C. Kent, of Kent Bros., Newark, C; Arthur Graves, Bloomington; L. P. Harley, Hartford, Mich.; G. R. Gause, Rich- mond, Ind.; F. H. Holton, Milwaukee, Wis. Clilcag:o to Rochester. The Chicago Florists' Club has ar- ranged with the Lake Shore & Michi- gan Southern railroad for transporta- tion to the Rochester convention as follows : A special train will be provided, same to be counterpart of the Twentieth Century Limited and to consist of com- bination baggage and buffet car, one of the famous Lake Shore diners, as many as 12 sections and drawing room sleeping cars (compartment cars if de- sired) as may be required to properly take care of the party and give every- one plenty of room, the train to be fin- ished off with either an open section or compartment observation end sleeping car. The train will leave Jllhicago at 5 :30 p. m. Monday, August 15, arriv- ing in Rochester at 9 a. m. Tuesday, August 16. The rate authorized for this occasion is one and three-fifths fare on the cer- tificate plan, $13.38 going (passengers to be sure and ask for certificates in purchasing their tickets, for on same will depend their being able to secure the reduced rate returning) and three- fifths of that or $8.10 returning, mak- ing a total of $21.48 for the round trip. The Pullman rates are as follows : Double lower berth or upper berth, $3; section, $6; compartment, $8.50; draw- ing room, $11. Delegates from St. Louis, Indianap- olis, Louisville, Cincinnati, Columbus, etc., can join together and arrange for special sleepers to be attached to this special train at Cleveland, thus bring- ing all together at that point for the remainder of the journey, Cleveland to Rochester. As to the Detroit people, it would be a very easy matter for them to join the special train at To- ledo. The St. Louis people could come via Chicago and join this special train if they so desired, as the same rate 126 The American Florist. Aug. /J, would apply through Chicago as via the direct line. G. K. Thompson, general agent pas- senger department, will accompany the party for the purpose of seeing that everything goes smoothly. For further information and reservation, address G. K. Thompson, 180 Clark street, cor- ner Monroe (Telephone, Harrison 7600), or E. F. Winterson, 45 Wabash avenue (Telephone, Central (5004). A cordial welcome is extended to any outside florists' clubs, who may wisli to join the Chicago Florists' Club spe- cial train for the Rochester convention of the S. A. F. Those who wish to are requested to communicate with L. A. Winterson. secretary of the Chicago Florists' Club, 45 Wabash avenue, stat- ing how many will join, in order that proper accommodation may be pro- vided. St. Louis. STOCK IN GOOD DEMAND. In August business is not expecttil to cut much figure. The first of the down-town theatres opened up August 7, and every week will see the others getting into line. Of course this will lielp some. Many of the craft will be away on vacations and quite a few will attend the S. A, F. convention at Rochester. Many are cleaning, paint- ing and improving their stores so they will bear a bright and new ap- pearance when trade starts in next month. Stock has been in demand and there has not at any time this week been an over supply. Asters are getting more plentiful and much im- proved in quality. There are not many American Beauty roses, though there is always a demand for this rose. At the wholesale Iiouses there is that dullness wiiich shows itself in the ab- sence of those regular buyers who nev- er fail to make their daily rounds when the season is on. Some extra fine long dagger ferns are in and sell well on account of their keeping qual- ities. The damp cool weather experi- enced in early spring accounts more or less for the lateness of tuberoses. Some good Asparagus pluraosus and A. Sprengeri are in and selling well. NOTES. For several months past the Re- tail Florists' Association lias had un- der consideration the opening of a co- operative wholesale flower' store. At present the outlook is for an early adoption of the plan. The object is to furnish the retailers with a regu- lar supply of stock at lowest cost to retailer which end will be attained by their pooling their interests. C. G. Westman, formerly witli Grimm & Gorly, is now with F. H. Weber. F. H. is getting ready for fall trade. He is a hustler and has been very prominent and successful of late years at our flower shows capturing many important prizes. He is paint- ing and fixing up all around. He finds pleasure in his touring car in the evenings. The Retailers' Association met last Thursday evening at the Knights of Columbus hall and had a lengthy meeting. Crepe-pulling methods were discussed and the best way to put a stop to tliem caused a long debate. These and other matters were laid over to next meeting which will be held in September. Alex. P. Geranios, manager of the Metropolitan Floral Co., will open his new store about August 15: fixtures are being put in. He will handle the best stock the market affords and run a first-class store. Miss Hattie Ku- bisch, formerly with the Koenig Floral Co., will be the saleslady. Mrs. Daniel S. Brown, of Kirkwood, wife of Daniel S. Brown, vice-presi- dent of the Cooperage Co. and cele- brated orchid specialist, accidentally ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY. Fancy stock for Wed- dings and all occasions. Also full line of all Cut Flowers, Florists* Supplies, Greens, Wire Work, Etc. Send for Quotations. CHAS. W. McKEUAR 51 Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO. threw a valuable pearl necklace into a log fire together with a paper nap- kin while at a bridge party. The necklace, valued at .$2,000, was totally destroyed. At the W. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co. everything is in a state of confusion. Alterations have com- menced and tearing down walls and other improvements will take at least two months to complete, but when finished they certainly will have the place. Otto Bruenig has returned and will have full charge while H. G. Berning and wife attend the S. A. F. conven- tion. This firm lias had a fine stock of asters, American Beauty and other roses all week and when tliere is any- thing doing Henry has his share of it. The Burke Floral Co., under the management of John Burke, will open its new store in a few days. It is a pretty little place in a good location opposite the Rock churcli and the Central higli school. Johnny was busy getting ready for the opening. John Steidle is now cutting and send- ing to F. C. Weber a fine crop of Longiflorum lilies. His purple, white and pink asters are as clean and well grown as any coming in to the market, also his rose crop is coming on nicely. C. A. Kuehn is getting some of the best looking stock coming into the market. Some extra fine lily of the valley is seen. Fancy asters, lilies and a fine crop of summer roses were to be seen on the counters. Andrew Hoffmann, foi'eman at Geo. Waldbart's, is on his vacation. He has built himself a fine family residence and is moving into it during his va- cation. Andrew has been a steady and faithful worker. At Geo. Angermueller's a fine crop of asters and gladioli are in. Roses are arriving slowly. Good W^hite Kil- larney and Killarney are cleaned up. American Beauties have been in de- mand. Bassett & Washburn, Chicago, are shipping some good color American Beauties here. The buds are well shaped and show great vitality. John Connon and wife, Webster Grove, are expected back this week from Canada where they have been spending a most delightful time. Throughout the Kirkwood district violets in some places are looking poor. Tliey attribute this to the very wet weather through June and July. Jim Arado. manager of the cut flow- er department at C. Young & Sons Co., has been indisposed and confined to his room all last week. Charlie Steidle, son of John Steidle of Olivette, who is employed by Bas- sett & Washburn of Chicago, is on his vacation visiting his parents. Dominic Bova, of the Red Bud Flor- al Co., is all smiles. A 9-pound girl has arrived and he is now a very proud papa. David Geddis, formerly foreman at C. A. Samuelson's, Chicago, is now with F. C. Weber as designer and salesman. Geo. Waldbart always has an attrac- tive window. In middle of summer he always has the latest and best in the market. R. J. Windier is home again and has fixed up his store. He has a fine stock of everything. The Woodbine Floral Co., Kirkwood, is cutting some fairly good carna- tions. Frank Windier has returned from his vacation. W. F. Pittsburg, Pa.— A. W. Smith is in- stalling raised cement benches in his greenhouses, using his own molds, whicli give excellent results. AUGU.ST F. RICHTER CO., 455 W. Hu- ron street. Chicago, manufactures an especially nice line of fern boxes. In- quiries will receive prompt attention. M. J. RUPP. of the J. C. Moninger Co., 002 Blackhawk street, Chicago. will have charge of the exhibits at the Rochester convention. Among the e.xhibits will be sample boilers, green- house material and new features of construction. Mr. Rupp will leave August 14 and will have everything in readiness for the opening day. He will also take with him some plans, blue prints, etc. Desplaines. III.— A few of the Geo. M. Garland Co.'s exhibits at the Roch- ester convention will be : a sample house, 12x18 feet, of its latest construc- tion, a soil conveyor, a greenhouse handy truck and a concrete post mould. H. S. Garland and H. Blume leave Au- gust 13 and will make the journey by boat, and will have everything in readi- ness for the opening day. B. J. May- nard of Cleveland. O., the eastern rep- resentative, will also be at the conven- tion. Mr. Garland said he would like to have accompanied the crowd to the convention but it was necessary to go ahead to superintend the exliibit. The company has enjoyed a very good sea- son and the end is not yet. igio. The American Florist, 127 KENNICOn BROS. WHOLESALE CDT FLOWERS 48-50 Wabash Ave., C h I C & Q O L. D. Pbone, Central 466. ^-'■" '^ 51 We will have anytbinE in the line of CUT FLOWERS and GREENS that yon may want if anybody has it, at Chicaeo market prices on day of shipment. A. L. Randall Co. 19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO. L. D. Pbone Central 1496. Private Ezcbange All Departments. If you do not receive our price list regularly send (or it. Chicago Notes. C. Clemenson, 7801 Railroad avenue, is now occupying his new store and flat. Preparations for building were made last fall, but were not completed until spring. The fixtures, consisting of an icebox, counter and wall case were purchased from Paul J. Daem- ticke, 133G Fullerton avenue. The fix- tures are of solid oak and of a natural oak color. A fibre composition floor was laid by Demling & Wendt, 84 La Salle street. This floor is both lire and waterproof and is guaranteed for at least five years. These floors are used in nearly all the public buildings in Germany and have proved to be far superior to wood and other floors. Both electric and gas lights are used. A large workroom is in the rear of the store and a cold storage room in the basement. A Kewanee firebox steam boiler heats both the store and green- house. The greenhouse, 20x125 feet, is nearly completed, a few more bench- es will be put in. The house is of iron and concrete and was pur- chased from the J. C. Moninger Co. Cement walks are laid in the house and electric lights have been put in. Mr. Clemenson said his investment was about $20,000. The location is an ideal one; five streets lead directly to the door. The greenhouses on Sherman avenue have been sold to Joe Michael, who will remove same to his place on Stony Island avenue. Without doubt, Mr. Clemenson has one of the most up-to-date places in the city, and we have to thank Mr. and Mrs. Clemenson for their kind hospitality on the occa- sion of our visit. Luke Collins, 1441 E. Seventieth street, is making preparations for fall planting. Two greenhouses are devoted to ferns and one to carnations. The asters are in fine shape. Mr. Collins has charge of the flower beds and window boxes of the South Shore Country club and this keeps- one man busy. William assists his father about the place and extra help is also needed. A large amount of funeral work is turned out and a good business done in the cut flower line. Jas. Curran. 2909 Archer avenue, is having a cement walk laid in front of his store. Two designs, a 21-inch pil- low, made of white and pink Killarnej' roses and asters, and a gates ajar of Killarney roses and lily of the valley were delivered at 3043 Lock street, July 29. Mr. Curran will take in the S. A. F. convention at Rochester. Paul Paverlick, 3308 S. Hoyne ave- nue, will leave next week for Peoria E.C.AMLIN6 THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRAI,LY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 32. 34, 36 RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO. L. D. 'Fboaes Central 1978 and 1977. WioMe flower MM*Ket>s Chicago .^ug. 10. Roses. Beauty, extra select . . 3 00 specials 2 50 36in 2 00 •■ 30in 150 •• 18in 1 25 ISin 100 Sbort 50® 75 Per 100 " Bride. Bridesmaid, select.. 3 00@ 8 00 medium 2 00@ 2 50 ■• Killarney, select.... 3 00@10 00 medium and sbort2 00@ 2 50 ■ Kaiserin. 3 00@I0 00 •• Mrs.Jardine 3 n(l@10 00 •• Chatenay 2 00^10 00 •• My Maryland 2 OOfflO 00 •• Perle 2 00®IO 00 ■• Richmond 3 00010 00 " Uncle Jobn 300®10 00 " Wbite Killarney, select... 4 00@10 (10 medium 2 00® 3 00 Carnations, select fancy 1 50® 3 00 Asters 2 00@ 3 00 Chrysanthemums .. .per doz.. 2 00@ 2 50 Cattlevas per doz.. 4 000 6 00 Lilium Harrisii ...perdoz.. 2 00 10 00*12 00 Lily of the Valley 2 000 4 00 Mexican Ivy 75® 1 00 Adiantum per 100. 753 150 AsparagusPlum. strings, each. 600 75 ■• sprays 3 00® 4 00 Spreneeri 3 000 4 00 Ferns per IfXX). 2 00 Smilax 1 50® 2 00 Cincinnati. .'\ug. 10. Roses, Beauty 1 OOg Bride. Bridesmaid 2 Golden Gate 2 Killarney 2 Richmond 2 Carnations 1 Callas ) 3 00 00® 6 00 00® 6 00 00® 6 00 00@ 6 00 00® 2 00 10 00 SO 51 1 50 00ffil2 50 000 4 00 00® 1 50 50015 00 00® 4 00 Daisies Lilium Album and Rubrum.per doz. Lilium .^uraium per doz.. Lilium LongiSorum 10 Lily of the Valley 3 Adiantum 1 Asparagus Sprengeri. per bch. 25 Smilax 12 Gladiola 3 MiLWADKEE, Aug. 10. Roses. Beautv..per doz.. 5C@3 00 ■ Bride. Bridesmaid 3 000 6 00 ■■ Killarney 3 000 8 00 " Richmond 3 00© 6 00 Carnations J 00® 3 00 Asters 1 000 2 00 Gladioli 3 OOffl 5 00 Lilium Giganteum.. per doz., 1 50 10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 CO® 4 00 Magnolia „ 35 Snapdragon 2 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas 25® 50 Adiantum 1 50 Asparagus per string. 500 60 Plumosus. per bunch. 3501 50 " Sprengeri. ■■ "■ 35 Ferns. Fancy per 1000. Galax per 1000. Smilax perdoz.. 1 50 1 50 50 20 on a visit. Mr. Paverlick sold his resi- dence on Hamilton and bought an- other on Hoyne avenue, opposite his manufacturing plant. Business has been very good the past season and the men are busy turning out wire floral designs. Carl Bachler, 2209 W. Thirty-fifth street, bought the place he is now oc- WIETOR BROS. ^°^^fti Cu« Flowers AD telegraph and telepboae orders rlyac prompt attention, 51 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO ,J CROWERS*"SHtPPERS , ™rUT FLOWER^ ^ y^ 69 WABASH AVE- ^V# l^ONECENTRALin DEUVERIU , HOEfifiER QROS. Wholesale Growers of Gat Flowers, Telepbone Randolph 2758. Greenhonies: DES PLAINES. ILL. Store- 61 Wabasb Avenue CHICAGO Zech&Mann Wholesale Florists Room 2 18, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Tdeptaone, Central 3284. Quality Counts.. Let QS have your next order for Roses and Carnations and other Seasonable Flowers. JOHN KRUCHTEN, 61 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO. W. p. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER Kyle & Foerster, WHOLESALE FLORISTS 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. LoDg Distance Phone. Randolph 3619. BE YOUR OWN COMMISSION MAN AT THE Flower Growers' Market 60 Waoash Ave., CHICAGO. A Few Desirable Stands For Rent. See JOHN SINNEK, Manager. cupying from J. E. Radke for $1,000. The store will be remodeled and a new icebox put in. Mr. Bachler, for the p^st five years, was in the em- ploy of C. H. Fisk, 1581 Ogden avenue. J. Jensen & Son, 7506 Euclid avenue, report having had a good reason. The chrysanthemums, ferns and carnations are in fine shape. A store has been opened up at Seventy-third street, Bryn Mawr. Joe Michael, 7050 Stony Island ave- nue, bought two greenhouses from C. Clemenson, 7801 Railroad avenue, and will remove same to his property on Stony Island avenue. C. B. Chase, 2205 Michigan avenue, returned last week from Fox lake where he had been on a fishing trip. Ed. Siegel had charge of the store dur- ing his absence. 128 The American Florist. Aug. 13, WM. C. SMITH WHOLESALE FLORAL CO. 1316 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. WATCH US GROW. Both Long Distance Phones. H. G. Berixin Wholesale ^ Florist, 1402 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, NO. Both I/Ong Distance Phones. Reliable. Everything a Florist Needs. 1122 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Both Long Distance Phones. SUPPLIES EVERYTHING IN SEASON. Wholesale Florist, Geo* H. Angermueller, 1324 Pine Street, ST. LOUIS, MO. Prompt and Courteous Attention to All. YOUR BUSINESS SOLICITED . American Beauties Lily of the Valley, Carnations and ail Tea Roses, In lots of one hundred to one thousand. Phone or wire us. WELCH BROTHERS, „«.SS,t s.. Boston, Mass. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Extra large, heavy strings 50c each. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. Rice Brothers Wholesale Florists and Supplies, 1 15 N. 6th St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Cat Flowers received twice daily. Can fill your orders to your satisfaction. Also headquarters for Wild Smllax, Boxwood, Galax Leaves, Hardy Fancy Ferns. Prices quoted on large quantities THE MUNK FLORAL GO. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS Columbus, Ohio William Murphy, Wholesale Commission Second-hand Galvanized Wire Stakes for sale. HOLTON&HINKELCO. Wholesalers of Fresh Flowers 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. 311 Main Street, CINCINNATI, OHIO. LODi, Calif. — The thirty-seventh an- nual convention of the California Fruit Growers' Association will be held in San Joaquin county either in this place or Stoclvton in December. MOORESTOWN, N. J.— The State Horti- ultural Society held its midsummer meeting July 28 at the home of Horace Roberts. An exhibit of the new Pan- American strawberry was made, which will bear fruit from June until late. Barton Bros., the Burlington coim- ty peach kings, who cleaned up $20,000 alone on this crop last year, were prominent among the crowd. Several hundred attended the meeting. MtoMeHoYerM&rKete Boston, hnt. 10. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, best 20 00@25 00 medium 15 00@20 00 culls S00@10 00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 1 00@ 4 00 Extra... S 00@ 8 00 Killarney and Richmond.. 1 00@ 6 CO ■' My Maryland 1 03® 8 00 •■ Carnot 2 005)12 00 Csrnations, select..., 75® 1 00 fancy 1 00® 2 00 Callas 8 00@10 00 Cattleyas 35 OOigSO 00 Lilium Longiflorum 6 00® 8 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00® 4 00 Smilax 12 00^16 00 St. Louis. Aue. 10. Roses, Beauty long stems 15 00@20 00 medium stems.... 8 00010 00 short stems 2 00® 4 00 Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00® 5 00 Killarney 3 00® S 00 My Maryland 3 00® 5 00 Richmond 3 00® 6 00 Carnations 1 00® 1 50 fancy 1 50 ."isters 1 0P@ 5 00 Callas 8 00®10 00 Easter Lilies 6 0(i@10 OO Sweet Peas 20® 1 SO Adiantum 1 50 Asparagus Spreneerl 2 00® 3 00 Smilax 12 50®15 00 Morrison, III. — The R. R. Davis Co. has incorporated with a capital of $00,- 000. The incorporators are : J. W. Steiner, R. R. Davis and F. L,. Davis. V i, ... .,. J. .,, 1 ... „ .1 ,i. .1 .,. ... ., ... J> .., ,,. .1 A^ THE J.M.McGullougli's Sons Co., Wholesale Commission Florists. CONSIGNMENTS SOUCITED Special attention given to Shipping Orders. Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES SEEDS and BULBS. Price List on Application. 316 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. Phone Main 584. >Tnr'l'''i»"»i'"l''ir«i"|fu'«i"ifti"i''«''i"i»'M'"i"i''i»''i"i»"irT St. Louis, Mo. The Most Central Location in Citv. F. H. WEBER Boyle and Maryland Aves. CUT FLOWERS AND PLANTS. Phones: Bell. LindellJ153; Kinloch, Delmar 768. San Antonio, Texas. — State Nursery Inspector S. R. McKee was in this vicinity, making his official inspection of the nursery and greenhouses, as re- quired by law regulating the sale and shipment of trees. igio. The American Florist. 129 The Greatest Convention of Them All at Rochester, New York so WILL The Florist Supply House of America • Have the Greatest Display Ever Made at a Convention It will be a treat to you to look it over. All attractive goods for florsits to be interested in. Latest Up-to-Date Novelties Will Be Shown You will want them. A large corps of salesmen will be present to wait on every one. H. BAYERSDORFER & COMPANY 1129 Arch Street, PHILADELPHfA, PENNA. BRONZE GALAX V^^;V^Z An important item every retail floiist uses. You will always find OUR GALAX the best in quality. Be convinced of the good value we can give you in GALAX by placing YODR NEXT ORDER WITH US. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., y^.^^ri^.^lT VaSe'^y^Sb^stree.. Philadelphia, Pa. Burger Bros Philadelphia. .\ug. 10. Per 100 Ro«e«. Beauty, extra 20 00@25 00 first 1000@I500 Brides and Maids I 0^© 5 00 Killarney 1 COW 6 00 White Killarney 1 OOO) 5 00 Carnations 1 00@ 2 00 Asters 75& 2 00 Cattleyas 40 00@50 GO Gladiolus 2 00@ 6 CO Ulium Harrisii 6 00@ 8 00 Lily of the Valley 2 000 3 00 SnapdraBons 4 00912 CO Sweet Peas 2S@ .=iO Adiantum ... 759) 1 00 Asparagus per bunch 50 Smilax 15 OOffi.'O CO Pittsburg, Aug. 10. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 12 00@15 00 extra 8 00@12 nO No.l 400@600 Bride. Bridesmaid. 1 00@ 4 00 " Chatenay 1 00@ 4 00 Killarney 1 00® 4 00 My Maryland 1 00@ 4 00 Richmond 1 00@ 4 00 Carnations 1 010 2 CO Ast-Ts 1 C0@ I 00 Gladioli 2 00@ 5 00 Lilium Longiflornm 6 0"S 8 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Sweet Peas 2S@ SO Adiantum 150 AspaiagusSprengerl. per bunch, 50 strings... per string, 50 " sprays. .. per bunch, SO Smilax 15 00 conservatory attached, well adapted for the care of palms. At Robert Kift's store there is al- ways something doing. Hot weather FINE Asters and Gladioli THE McCALLUM CO., Inc., 937 Uberty Ave., PITTSBURG. PA. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Company WHOLESALE GROWERS 222 Oliver Ave., PtTTSBURGH, PA. Asters, Gladioli, Beauties, Roses, Sweet Peas. All seasonable flowers. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 15 Diamond Square. P1TTS5URG. PA. does not dull the spirits of the genial proprietor and cheerfulness pervades the whole force. (OTHFR PHILADELPHIA NOTES ON PAGE 141.) 130 The American Florist. Aug. 7 J JH ^'^\ ^^r^ ^^^ BT^ ^^\ Situated in the great Aster Growing Section our facilities for Ai^^ ^^^P I ^Lrf ■^ta *^^W obtaining and shipping High Grade Stock are unexcelled. GEORQE B. HART, Wholesale Dealer In Cut Flowers, Plants, Bulbs and Florists' Supplies. 24 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. We extend a cordial invitation to all visiting Florists to pay us a visit during the Convention of the S. A. F. and O. H. New York. August being generally considered the dullest month of the year market conditions are just about what we gen- erally expect at this time. The long drought has at last been broken and, although there has been very little rain in the city, the surrounding coun- try is getting its share, consequently all outdoor stock is arriving in better condition. Asters and gladioli, while much better, are not moving any faster and are not bringing any better prices. Roses are arriving in poor condition and very small and are hard to move. While American Beauties are not as plentiful as the previous week, owing to lack of demand there is no increase in price. Lillies are not as plentiful this week and they also are lacking purchasers. Cattleyas are getting scarcer, while lily of the valley is bringing $2.50 per 100 for the best. A great many of the wholesalers are taking advantage of the dull period to send their employes on well earned vacations and are going away them- selves to recuperate their strength and be in readiness for what everyone ex- pects will be an unusually busy sea- son to come. NOTES. Mr. Reed of Reed & Keller has just returned from an extended tour of Eu- rope having visited every European countr.y except the British isles. Mr. Reed visited the exposition in Brus- sels but was particularly impressed with an exhibit in Hamburg of gar- den and farm pi-oducts and agricult- ural implements. In describing the latter Mr. Reed stated that in his opinion Germany was equally as far advanced in the manufacture of these wares as America and that the day of exporting agricultural implements from this country there was practically over. He also purchased numerous novelties while abroad and will exhibit these at the convention. A visit to Woodlawn cemetery sec- tion found conditions to be unusually bad this summer, the long drought and intense heat having badly scorched the bedding plants and grass and the surrounding florists who have care of the plots are having a hard time as every drop of water has to be hauled from outside the cemetery. Millson has his usual artistic carpet bedding dis- play of a railroad engine and train of cars; last year his display consisted of the ship, Half Moon, and the steam- ers Claremont and Hendrick Hudson, California Flower Market AND Shipping Department All Kinds of Cut Flowers 31-33 Lick Place, San Francisco, Calif. WHOLESALE and this was greatly admired by the passing throngs on the railroad. J. Grulich & Son, Hoboken, N. J., were fortunate in securing a large funeral order on Thursday which is particularly acceptable at this time of year. Among the pieces was a casket cover made of lavender asters — Lilium auratum and lily of the valley while the interior of the casket was trimmed with cattleyas; also a large cross made entirely of cattleyas and asparagus. Chas. D. J. Noelke, Seventh avenue, Harlem, has returned from a two weeks' stay at Brielle on the Jersey coast. Mr. Noelke is a member of the Twenty-tirst district school board. Mrs. Noelke will leave shortly for a month's stay at the same place. John Foley, with Lecakes & Co.. spent a day fishing last week and re- ports "never again" for him; we sur- mise that he must have been sea sick. Mr. Hanflin of Russin & Hanflin has just returned from Europe where he has been gathering novelties for two months for the coming season. Wm. Ford, of the former firm of Ford Bros., has leased the store at 45 West Twenty-eighth street from Russin & Hanflin and will occupy same as soon as alterations are completed expecting to be open for business Sep- tember 1. Mr. Henshaw is back from a two weeks' tour through the New England states and has the appearance of hav- ing spent a month in the tropics, his complexion being pretty well tanned. Rumor has it that there is to be a combine of three large growers and former commission men who will open shortly on Twenty-eighth street. Harry Bunyard has gone to the Adi- rondack mountains for a much needed rest, but expects to be on deck at the convention. Chas. Miller with Walter Sheridan is back from his vacation which was spent in Sullivan county. Chas. Matthews, with E. C. Koran, is spending a two weeks' vacation in Sullivan county. (other new YORK NOTES ON PAGE 141.) igio. The American I^lorist. 131 Young & Nugent, Telephone 2065-2066 MadUon Sqnare. New York 42 West 28th Street, To out-of-town florists We are In the Heart of And give special atteotioD to steamer and Theater orders. Prompt AellTeries aod best stock in the market. Trade Directory OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. PRICE $3.00. POSTPAID. American Florist Co.. 324 Dearborn st,^ Chicago Traendly £ Schenck, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, NEW YORK 1 a 133 WEST 28UI ST Pbones: 798 and 799. Alexander J. Guttman, TBE WHOLESALE FLORIST OF NEW YORK 34 WEST 28th STREET, PHONIS, 1664-1665 MADISON SQUARE ENOUGH SATO. HEADQUARTER^ , ^t.\N YORK Give n« • Trial We can Please yon. ii Roses, Carnations and all kinds o. Seasonable Flowers in Stock. WM. F. KASTIN6 CO.c Wholesale .ComroissioD Florists. Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. August Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST 41 W. 28th St, NEW YORK N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange CooganBldg.,6thAve.&W.26thSt,.NewTtork. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every MorDincr. Desirable Wall Space to Rent for Adrertisine. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. Albany, N. Y. Louis Menand. Sr., Cemetery avenue, has decided to go into the growing of orchids for the local market. During the past three years the demand for cattleyas for decorative purposes and for corsage bouquets has been growing, as has also the use of cypripediums for funeral pieces. Mr. Menand has imported from London a consignment of cattleyas and dendrobiums of good commercial varieties. He has also re- ceived many plants from the G. L. Freeman Co., Fall River, Mass. On the afternoon of July 30 a hailstorm swept across the houses owned by Mr. Men- and. The glass in two of the oldest houses was thoroughly riddled by the stones, which had no effect, however, on the double thick panes used in later years. The August meeting of the Florists' Club was held at the establishment of Secretary F. A. Danker. President Goldring. who is chairman of the flower show committee, reported that everything had been done up to the present that can be accomplished and that the premium list is ready for the printer. The club will hold its second annual show in the state armory in I ¥loMe Hewer MMteU New York. Aug. 10. Roses, Beauty, special 8 extra and fancy... 3 No. 1 and No. 2.... " Bride. Bridesmaid, special. 3 extra and fancy 1 " Killarney. special ?> extra and fancy. 2 No.l and No. 2. Kaiserin, special 5 extra and fancy. 2 No. land No. 2. Carnations 1 Chrysantliemums.. per doz.. ICO Cattleyas 35 Gladiolus Lilium Longiflorum 3 Lily of the Valley 1 Asters vary so much that they cannot Buffalo. Ams. 10. Roses, Beauty, special 20 " " fano 15 extra 10 No.l 7 No.2 2 Bride.Maid. Killarney 2 Kaiserin 4 fres. Carnot 4 Carnations .\sters Daisies Gladioli 2 Lilium Loneiflorum 8 Lily of the Valley 3 Sweet Peas._ per bunch. 3c@5c Adiantum (.Jroweanum 1 Asparagus Str Ferns per 1000. $1 50 Galax, green and bronze Smilax 003)20 00 OOffi SOO 50@ 2 00 00® 4 00 dai 3 CO oca 4 00 00® 3 00 5110 1 00 OOS 6 00 01 ffl 4 01 509) 1 00 50a 2 00 nofffiS no 253 2 03 OOffi 4 50 OOffi 2 50 be quoted. 00@25 00 00@20 00 00ffil5 00 fO@10 00 0C@ 4 00 00@ 6 00 000 7 00 OOffi 7 00 75@ 2 00 4r@ 2 no 50ffi 1 00 00@ 4 00 00@12 00 00@ 4 00 25@ 1 50 50@ 60 1 50 15 00 ALFRED H. LANGJ4HR WHOLESALE FLORIST, 55 W. 28tli Street, NEW YORK. All flowers in season. Consignments of first- class stock solicited. Phones 4626 and 4627 Madison Sonare. November. The following were elected members : A. B. Reynolds, Ballston Spa; Walter Mott, Yuess Gardens Co., Newburgh: Marvin Chamnlin, Schenec- tady; John Ralph, Saratoga Sprin and Thomas F. Kelliher, of this city. Proposed for membership : A. J. Bin- ley, Glens Falls. It was decided to hold the annual clam bake at the grove of Menkes Bros., Newtonville, August 28. During the evening re- freshments were served and an enter- tainment given by John A. Howe, Jr., an honorary member. R. D. Brampton, Ont. — Wlien the new range of orchid houses being built for the Dale Estate is completed and filled with newly imported orchids, this establish- ment will have the largest and best collection of that flower in Canada. This concern expects to put glass on three (!40-foot violet houses early in .September. Moore, Hentz & Nash, WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 55 and 57 West 2eth Street, Telephone No. 756 Mtdiioo Sanare. NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roaes a Bpecialty. Rosea, Violets, Carnationa, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK GIH Telephones: 2200 and 2201 MadlsonSqntre Mention the American Florist when writing Walter F.Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST , Telephones: 3632 and3S33 Madiaon Sq. 131 & 133 West 28ih Si., NEW TORJK. KESSLER BROS., 450 Sixth Ave., NEW YORK CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere. Prompt and satisfactory. Consignments solicited N. C. FORD Successor to FORD BROS. "sSipperlo"" FRESH FLOWERS. 121 West 28tli St., NEW YORK. Telephone 3870-3871 Madison Souare FLOWERS SHIPPED BY P. J. SMITH, Are the best product of the best growers for the New York market. Adlantmn Croweanam sold here exclusively. 49 West 28th St., NEW TORR Telephone 1098 Madison Square. 182 The American Florist. Aujr. IJ, George Cotsonas&Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers ^ in all kinds of ^^m.^ Evergreens ^^^H^V Fancy aod Dnw^^^T ^^^^V Ferns. Bronze and ^^^W Greeo Galax. Holly. ^1^ Leucothoe Sprays, ''* Princess Pine Etc. parts of United states and Canada 127 W.28tllSt.. bel.6ih&7thAve8.. Upui York Telephone I202 Madison Square, "' " '"'" Perpetuated and Natural Slieet New Crop Ferns, Fancy and Daggers NOW READY, Price $1.25 per 1000. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. - We Issue to Members a ■ CREDIT LIST Witli Quarterly Supplements. The list now con- tains b. tween 7.000 and S.OUO names. Membership (ee, $10.00 including privilege of obtaininc unlim- iteti number of commercial ratings at cost. \Ve also collect accounts at standard rates. National Florists' Board of Trade, gfw ?oRk Boston. STOCK BETTER. A general improvement in most of the stock being offered is very notice- able, the few rains that we have had showing their effect in the outside lines, with the exception of sweet peas, which, of course, the showers in many- cases have almost spoiled, but a few days of pleasant weather will make them better than they have been for some time, for everything needed the rain badly. In fact, what moisture has fallen is only enough to tide over for a few days and we badly need two or three good rainy days for the bene- fit of all vegetation. The monthly rain- fall for July is way below the average. Roses remain as they have been for the last few weeks; the quality of the cheap grades is far from good. The cut from the spring planted stock is being offered by some growers and is perhaps as good as can be expected, but they are yet small and lack body. There are some very good Kaiserins, Marylands and Carnots being offered and they are bringing fair summer prices. Beauties are far from good. While the stem is perhaps all that can be desired, the blooms are small and the color very light. Carnations are of- fered by some of the growers and show a decided improvement, but the major- ity of the stock is still very small. The quantity is now decreasing rapidly, as the replanting of the houses is now receiving the growers' attention. The prices remain about the same. Asters are much better and show the most improvement of any of the stock on the market, and the best are bringing good prices. Some beautiful gladioli are now to be procured and they are very effective in the window displays of the different stores. Lilies are still plentiful and good. The first chrysan- themums made their appearance this week, some Golden Glow, a little too early to be appreciated. The retailers are busy and slack by turns, about as they expect during the summer months, but in some cases the busy days outnumber the poor ones. Galvin's Tremont street store the early part of the week had enough on hand to keep the help going overtime. While there is scarcely any effort to make great window displays and in the up- town stores the decorations consist of decorative plants, down-town some one flower is made the important feature and is displayed in a manner to catch the eyes of the passer-by. In Penn's window was a handsome row of cen- Lilium Harrisii Now Ready for Delivery. Our first consignments have just reached ns, and our advance orders are all filled. In view of the fact that crop is shorter than last year, we advise those who have not already ordered to lose no time doing so. Last year we were not able to meet the demand for our selected Harrisii on late orders. At present we have a good supply, and will be able to take care of early orders; but there should be no delay in ordering, as there is sure to be a scarcity of good stock, especially in the large sizes. We offer selected stock of the original true Harrisii for early forcing, grown from the original true stock— splendid stock for early forcing, for which purpose Harrisii is so valuable. Our stock is not picked up indiscrimi- nately from different sources, but is grown from one stock, and will be found very superior to the ordinary Harrisii usually offered, both in regard to free- dom from disease and purity, and not the late type now so often furnished. 6 to 7-inch bulbs, .350 to the case, $17,50 per case; less quantities, $6.00 per 100, 7ito 9-inch bulbs, 5!00 to the case, $18.00 per case; less quantities, $10.00 per 100. 9 to ll-inch bulbs, 100 to the case, $20.00 per case; less quantities, $25.00 per 100. r. R. PIERSON CO. 1 Tarrytown-On-Hudson, NEW YORK. Henry M. Robinson & Co. Wholesale Commission Florists. r*.i ClA«rr/^«« oi all kinds. Hardy Cut Ever- tUl rlOWcrS greens and Florists' supplies. Bronze and Green Galax $1.00 per 1000: $8.50 per 10 000 FANCY. Lencotboe Sprays $1 00 per 100; $7.50 per 1000 DAGGER. $l.O0 per 1000 Southern ^Vild Smilax, Branch Laurel, Laurel Festooning, $1.00 per 1000 Green and Sphagnum Moss, Boxwood Sprays. A targe stock constantly on hand. Can fill orders at a moment's notice, Telephone or telegraph. Telephones: 2617-2618 Main; Fort Hill 25290. Rr^CXrkM IM /^ GC 15 Province Street and 9 Chapman Place, UVF J 1 Vl^^ |tM»% JJ» $1.25 per 1000 38-40 Broadway, FANCY FERNS, New Crop Oalax, Bronze or Green $1.25 per 1000; 10.000. $7.50 Sphsdnnm Moss, large bales $1.25: 6 bales. $7.00. Extra fine Leucolboe Sprays. Green and Bronze $1.00 per 100: $7.50 per 1000 Boxwood... . ..... per bunch. 35c; 50-pound case $8.50 Lori Moss, in barrels for hanging baskets $2. CO per barrel Florists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placing their orders with us A trial order solicited, MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies, All phone connections. DETROIT, MICH. taurea, backed by a bunch of tritoma. Galvin's window of nymphreas always has a large number of shoppers ad- miring them. Wax Bros.' row of sun- flowers large enough to belong to the celebrated Kansas breed, causes many to stop and look in. In Zinn's window a row of chrysanthemums was tlie center attraction. Comley had some beautiful America gladiolus. NOTES. The National Association of Railway Gardeners will hold their annual con- vention in this city September 5-6. E. A. Richardson of Newtonville, gardener for the B. & A. division of the N. Y. C. & H. R. R. R., has charge of the arrangements and is on the continual jump making up the plans for the ac- commodation and entertainment of the members. The programme is not yet completed but in all probability the American house will be the headquar- ters and the convention meetings will be held in that hostelry. It had been New Crop Ferns FANCY and DAGGER ready May 1st. Special price for large orders Price $1.25 per 1000. CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO., Evergreen, Alabama Mention the American Florist when toriting hoped to procure the committee room at Horticultural Hall but proposed re- pairs at that time will probably pre- vent the use of that room. A trip through the metropolitan park system to the Arnold Arboretum, and a walk through these interesting grounds, thence a visit to the Larz Anderson es- tate and then to Prof. Sargent's, which will make a most enjoyable excursion for anyone and especially to those in- terested in arboriculture. (other boston notks on p.age 146.) t 'V. igio. The American Florist. 133 INTERNATIONAL FLORAL ASSOCL\TION We are now ready to contract for the American memberships to the Inter- national Floral Service for prompt delivery to any part of the globe. Ofi/>^^£/> /v yoaje sro/?£ ^0/f£/6A/ OJf J}0/>r£Sr/C. WE have con- tracted for our European con- nections and are in a position to deliver flow- ers promptly in Canada, England, Germany, Ire- land, Scotland, Austria, Hungary, Belgium, Denmark, France, Italy, Luxemburg, Nether- lands, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland, China and Japan, and other countries where there are florists. Ass^ WE will shortly inaugurate a publicity cam- paign advising the pub lie that the service is ready and that they can have prompt deliveries through their local flor- ists for weddings, fun- erals, parties and birth- days, or for any occa- sion where flowers are to be delivered to any part of this country or Europe. iaT AH£A*ejtr* a£AorrA '" •^ T4U00 O. TO ^£t^e»Bei I OM.'^ftofftt/* of*e Col. AN Interstate service for America is now in process of organization. The membership will be limited to a reputable florist in each locality ; those desiring membership should write at once, to address below, with enclosures of five good references as to their busiiiess integrity, not financial standing. This is to insure promptness as well as to guarantee that full value will be ^iven for every dollar received. We will not consider an application tor territory without the above references. INTERNATIONAL FLORAL ASSOCIATION 1328 Broadway NEW YORK CITY Beferenecs as to Financial Standing on AppUcatlOB 134 The American Florist. Aug. 13, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS win be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below.the Leading Retailers In the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders, CUcago. BttibUihed lo 18S7. meM. 739 Buckingham Place, L. D. Phone B58 Lake View. Send us your retail orders, WE HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY iTintion the American Florist when loritina Cincinnati, O. JULIUS BAER, 138-140 E. Fourth St. Long Distance 'Phone. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST eo KEARNEY STREET. Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, Mich. fl. A. FISHER CO. Wholesale and Retail Floriats. We Handle Everything in Season. Milwaukee, Wis. CCPoUworthCo. c^ot'X^o^S^^n Wisconsin. Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockpori. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail. Telepbooe and Telegraph orders filled promptly wiih the choicest stoclc. Indianapolis, Ind. BertermaoaBros.Co. FLORISTS .241 Massachusetts Ave WASHINGTON D. C. Gude's Washington D. C. I4th and H Strtcts. Also 1601 Eutaw Placi, Baltimore, Md. J. DAN BLACKISTONE Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Miami and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. Higli Grade Cat Blooms. We cover aU Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Kansas City* Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK, Flower Co., WUl carefully execute orden for Kaniaa City and any town in Missouri, Kansas or Oklahoma. St. Louis, Mo. Write. Wire or Phone Your Orders to 1406 Olive street. Regular discount allowed on all orders, either Plants or Cut Flowers. Phones Bell, Main 2306; Kinloch Central 498 1 New York. EstabUsned 1849 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway 1552-^55^3 Co?u.nbus. ^^K CUt FiOWerS Kansas City HEADQUARTERS Alpha Floral Co. 1 105 Walnut St., Kansas City, Mo. New York. MYER, FLORIST, ^His^lftlli™- Verdun, Que. — Bode & Jensen have recently started their new plant on Rockland avenue. They are growing •with a good deal of success English cucumbers, which are a paying crop. Just at this time of year, these grow rapidly, bear heavily, and command a ready market and good prices. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Parnvm St. .sJf^dWIa Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhc Park ....Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE. FresldenC afenfion the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer, u a FLORIST s n ^bone 2416 Main 14th a Eye Sts.. N. W Write. Telegraph or Telephone. Mention the American Florist when writing Montreal. All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties. Orchids and Valley always on hand. Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. EJ ^^ ]R E> ®, Flowers or Design Work. Delivered In Albany and Vldnlty oo Telegraphic Order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124 TREMONT ST. Mention theAmerican Florist when writing THE J. M. 6ASSER COMPANY, We Cotfcr All Polnh in Ohit. fgio. The American Florist. 135 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In otber cities by tke (Inns below, the Leading KetallerB In the cities I on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Kansas City, Mo. 6eo. M. Kellogg Flower and Plant Co., S06 GRAND AVE. KANSAS CITY and PLEASANT HILL, MO Will fill all orders for Cut Flowers, Fimera' OesWns, Wedding and Birthday Gifts that ma' 3t entrusted to theni. Uention the )me-''lcan Florist when writing Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247. We are in position to fill promptly all mail, telephone, telegraph and cable orders with best quality stock in season, Pittsburg, Pa. A. W. SMITH CO. KEENAN BU3G. Largest Floral Eslabllshment in America Established 1874. Iicarporated 1909. Rochester, N: T. J.B. KELLER SO NS, r FLORISTS. I 25 Clinton Avenue« N. Rochester Phone 606. Long Dli. Bell Phone tIM St.' Paul, MUuK L. L MAY & CO. Order your flowers for delivery iD this section from the LEABIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice DANIELS ^ FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels. Denver" Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 4 1 Peachtree Street. Anderson, S. C. THE ANDEfiSON FLORAL CO. SS3 MAKSHAU ATI. MICHIGAN Orders will be carefully * cared for by HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS New York. Established 1874. DARDS N. E. Comer 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Enrope and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress. DAKDSFLOR. Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" 3 and5 Greene Ave. and 339 to 347 Greene Ave. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N. J. Deliveries in NEW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY. Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray 913 Grand Ave. All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Louisville, Ky. JACOB SCflULZ, 550 So. Fonrtta Avenne. Colorado Springs, Colo. FRANK F. CRUMP, Wholesale and RetaO Florist. Steamship Sailings. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. Aug. 16. Ryndam. Holl.-Amer., 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier. Geo. Washington, N. Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m., Ho- boken Pier. FROM BOSTON, Saxonia, Cunard, 6 p. m., Bos- ton Pier. Aug. 17, Lusitania. Cunard, 9 a, m., Piers 54 and 56, North Elver, Majestic, White Star, 3:30 p. m.. Piers 60 and 61, North River, Aug. 18. La Provence, French, 10 a, m,, Pier 42, North River. Graf Waldersee, Ham.-Amer., 3 p. m., Ho- boken Pier. Germania. Fabre, 1 p. m.. Amity Dock. FROM QUEBEC, Lake Manitoba, Can.-Paciflc, 3:30 p, m, Aug, 19, FROM MONTREAL, Victorian, Allan, 4 a. m, FROM BOSTON, Numidian, Allan, 9 a. m. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Menominee, Red Star, 10 a, m, Aug,- 20. Columbia, Anchor, 9 a. m.. Pier 64, North River. St. Paul, American, 10 a. m.. Pier 62, North River, Carmania. Cunard, 10 a, m.. Piers 54 and 5G, North River, Bordeaux, French, Pier 84, North River. Kroonland, Red Star, 11 a. m.. Pier 59, North River, Cedric, White Star, 10 a, m., Piers 60 and 61, North River. Megantic, White Star-Dom., Daylight, Cincinnati, Ham.-Amer., 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier. Koenigin Luise, N. Ger. Lloyd, 11 a. m., Ho- boken Pier. FROM MONTREAL, Hesperian, Allan. Alexander McConnell, 571 Fifth Ave., Windsor Arcade, NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamshipa or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls: 487 and 488 38th St. Cable address: Alexconkell. Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. Y. " Flowers "'Quality W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main St. Mention the American Florist when writino Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. will fiU your orders for designs and cut flo»era la NORTHERN OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing Dayton, O. Matthews, FLORIST 16 W. 3rd Street. Flowers in any arrangement for all occasions, for Dayton and vicinity. Long dis. Phonea Mention the American Florist when writing St. Paul, Minn. HOLM & OLSON, ST. PAUL The Leadins Florists of the Northwest Orders will be well cared for anywhere io MINNESOTA AND THE DAKOTAS. Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. J. W. FLORIST, ^"ffl^iJT^f " 2 1 8 W. 4th St. Mention the American Florist when writirif Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable floritl Dunlop's SB Yonse Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and guarantee safe arrival. Only the Best 136 The American Florist. Aug. 13, The Seed Trade. i Amerloao Seed Trade Aaaoclatlon. 1 K. L, l'.ii;.- iJr.Tii.- N.V.. rr.Mj.ni: L,H, || \*iuii:han. ChicaKo. First X'ice-Prcsidfnt; M. H. Ouryt-a. Now York. Second Vicf- PnsidoDt; C.E.Kindtl. Clevelahd. O.. Sec- r. l.irv iind Treiisiirrr, if Sweet Coun prospects are said to have improved. THE Mississippi river at Burlington has touched the low water mark es- tablished in 18l)4. CuicAOO onion sets will be of very fine quality in size and condition if rains do not interfere soon. Winter Vetch seed has advanced $1 per 100 pounds; it is a great win- ter cover crop. Cakload lots of Lilium formosum from Japan have arrived at Chicago In good order — the date is early. The general outlook for the tuberose crop may be said to be fairly good, although there has been too much rain the first part of the season. New York. — H. Frank Darrow will return from Europe about August 20. — Geo. Stumpp, of Stumpp & Walter, is away on a short vacation. Vi.siTED Chicago. — J. A. Goodyear, Michigan state representative of Iron Age goods; Arthur B. Clark, Milford, Conn., returning to the east after a protracted stay in the pea and bean districts; W. B. Stubbs of Wood Stubbs & Co., Louisville, Ky.; M. C. Kent of Kent Bros., Newark, O. Chicago. — Prices on the board of trade August 10 for grass seed were noted as follows : Timothy, $5.50-$6.50 per 100 pounds. White clover from 20 cents to 25 cents. Leonard H. Vaugh- an is on an eastern trip. — Winter or tree onions sets are arriving and in de- mand, price about three cents per pound to dealers in moderate lots. The Advance In Peas. The Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., of Cambridge, N. Y., has furnished the following table of comparative prices of the leading canners' varieties of peas, August, 1909, and August, 1910. Aug., 1909 Aug.. 1910. Advancer $4.00 .$5.00 Alaska 4.00 5.00 Extra Earlies .. 3.75 5.00 Gradus 6.00 8.00 Horsfords 4.00 5.00 Telephone 4.50 6.00 Braslan Seed Growers Go. Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. SAN JOSE, CALIF. Louisville Onion Sets. Louisville, August 4. — We have not made any estimate that we would con- sider as thoroughly reliable regarding the damage done to onion sets in this district, but we find the acreage pret- ty large and the general size of the sets slightly above an average. This will have a tendency to make an in- creased yield over the district. Some of the sets are being sold to jobbers at the present time on the basis of 50 to 55 cents per bushel of 32 pounds to the grower for Yellow Danvers and about 20 cents per bushel advance over this price for White. The market will scarcely be estab- lished, however, for at least 30 days, until the general qualities can be ob- tained as the harvest has been con- siderably delayed by rains. J. W. J. Chinese Red Tuberoses. PRODUCED BY ARTIFICIAL MEANS. In regard to the allegation published in the United States some time since, that the Chinese florists of Tientsin grow tuberoses of a red color, and perhaps of other shades, Consul-Gen- eral Samuel S. Knabenshue makes the following report : Some time since, this consulate re- ceived a letter from a florist in the United States, inclosing a sum of money, with the request that he be furnished with its value in red tube- rose bulbs. He stated that he had been informed by a gentleman who had traveled in China that he had seen red tuberoses grown by native florists in Tientsin. Inquiry was made of a German florist here, a resident for many years, who stated that there is no natural red tuberose, but that the flowers are arti- ficially colored. As the tuberose of the ordinary white variety is near fiower- ing. the flower stalks are cut off close to the ground and are placed in water in which is dissolved a red earth, of whose composition he is ignorant. The coloring matter is drawn up into the flowers, tinting them red — the first that appear being very slightly tinged, but the color becoming more pronounced in those which open later. He also stated that the red color can be pro- duced in this way by using aniline colors, not only red, but any other aniline color which may be desired. Native gardeners, however, insisted that natural red tuberoses were grown, but declined to sell bulbs of the al- leged red variety with a guarantee that the bulbs would produce red flowers, the payment to be withheld until the bulbs were tested. Finally a native gardener admitted that these are bulbs of the ordinary white tuberose, reared in ordinary flower-pots in this way : The opening in the bottom of the pot is closed with Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED HoUister, California Onion, lettuce. Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondence Solicited. a cork; the pot is filled with earth mixed to a mud with water in which the coloring matter has been dissolved; the bulbs are planted in this after a number of small incisions h^e been made in the lower half of the bulb above the roots; a thin covering of uncolored earth is placed over the earth in the pot to conceal the colored portion below; and the plant is sup- plied with water in which the coloring matter has been dissolved. The re- sulting flowers have the tint of the coloring matter used. Imports. During the week ending July 30, imports were received at New York as follows : F. R. Pierson Co., 46 cases bulbs. Schultz & Ruckgaber, 39 cases bulbs. W. Hagemann & Co., 28 cases bulbs. Amermann & Patterson, IS cases bulbs. Henry & Lee, one case bulbs. J. Munroe & Co., 150 bags seed. To others, 601 cases bulbs, 58 eases plants, 135 bags, 87 bis. seed, 10 bis. poppy seed. During the week ending August 6, imports were received at New York as follows : H. Nungesser & Co., 650 bis. clover seed. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 15 bags seed. H. F. Darrow, eight cases seed. P. Henderson & Co., seven cases bulbs. McHutchison & Co., two cases bulbs. F. R. Pierson Co., two cases bulbs. To others : 372 cases, three bbls. lily bulbs. 125 bags, 18 cases, 16 pkgs., seed. 200 lbs., 50 bags, clover seed. One case plants. Bean Anthracnose. The bean anthracnose is known to growers under a number of different names, depending largely upon the lo- cality. Perhaps the most common one applied to this malady is "rust." As a matter of fact the disease is not rust at all, though the spots do have a reddish yellow color in their early stages. There is a true rust of beans which is rarely met with in ordinary bean flelds. Pod-spot is a name which is frequently applied to the disease, as it appears in the pods. Blight is also commonly used, but incorrectly so, as we have a true bacterial blight of beans, which is not only very com- mon, but frequently quite destructive. The general characters of these three most common diseases of beans are set forth in Bulletin 239 of the Michi- gan Experiment Station, and accom- panied with flgures which show clearly their respective characters. The dis- ease is readily recognized by the ap- pearance which it gives to the infected pods, and it is here that the trouble is usually first recognized. The disease may and usually does occur, however, on all parts of the plant except the roots. It is caused by a fungus known to botanists as Colleototrichum Linde- muthianum, which lives as a para- site in the tissues of the bean. This fungus is a plant, as much a plant as the bean on which it lives. It has a thread-like mycelium that grows into the tissue of the bean to obtain food for its growth and development and it produces spores that serve the pur- pose of seeds by which it spreads to healthy beans and so reproduces itself. In fighting the anthracnose fungus, we are fighting a parasitic weed, in its habitats not greatly unlike the dod- der which often destroys alfalfa. In considering the methods of combatting this disease three or four possible means are presented. First, seed treat- ment; second, spraying; third, the planting of clean seed; fourth, selec- I tion and breeding of resistant or im- mune varieties. igio. The American Florist, 187 GIANT PANSY PLANTS The KENILWORTH Strain Must not b'^ compared with the flimsy Trimar- deau it is much larger and of eood substancLv the immense flowers of 3V2 »o 4 ioches are of perfect form, every tint and shade is produced in striking combinations and endless variations of beautiful colors and markinsr; it is the result of years of selection. The stock plants are selected from many thousand of p ants urown for market. It is rich with shades of brown, bronze, r^'d mahojrany and numerous other light, medium or dark mixtures. 1910 Seed Now Ready. 2000 seeds 5^c: 5000. $1.00: ^-oz. $1.25: loz. $5 00: 1 lb $5U.fO. Also the following colors of the Kenilworth strain: yellow, yellow-darkeye. Lord Beaconsfield Mme. Ferret, white darkeye. purple, black, masterpiece, red. brown bronze, dark-blue and liEht-blue shades. Trade pac- kets 25c. any 5ve for $1.00. 12 packets one of each variety $2.25 Rainbow is a blend of over 50 o the latest introductions of giant pansies of the most beautiful gorgeouscol- ors; blotched, striped veined margined, etc. With everv $1 00 worth of Kenilworth strain I will send 1000 of Rainbow free, and with other amounts in like pro- p or- lion Jerome B. Rice Seed Go. CAMBRIDGE. N. Y. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. Seed PANSY Seed Brown's Improved Prize Pansy Seed. Finest strain in the market. In color and size they are incom- parable. Price o{ mixed seed. 3000 seeds, $1.00; Vi-oz., $1.50; }i-02., $2.60; 1-oz., $6.00; 14-lb., $14.00; 1/2-lb., $26.00; 1-lb.. $60.00; in separate colors. Yellow with dark eye, same price. Cash with order. PETER BROWN, ^^"owe"' LANCASTER, PA. Bigh-class Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, Shrubs and Nursery Stock. >5 Carl R. Gloeckner. President, 76 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITT COLD STORAGE LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS $12.50 per 1000 in cases of 2000 only. Finest German, not Dutch grown. Ready now, For Fall Delivery 1910 Our own imports from Japan. Per 1000 LUium Longinorum Multiflorum. 79 $50 OO Giganteum. 7-9 65 00 Formosum,79 65 00 F. O. B. New York. ■TO TMK TRAI HENRY METTE, Qnedlinbnrg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on tHe VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and FARM SEEDS. (Establislied 1787.) Snppinllip^' Beans, Beets, Cabbages. Carrots, Kohl Rabi. Leek, Lettuces, Onions. ^p«.viuiuk.j. pegg^ Radishes, Spinach, Turnips. Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application, HENRY METTE'S TRroMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES, (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $5.00 per 0?,, $1,50 per H-oz,, 7Sc per 116 oz, postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast grounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality, I ALSO GROW LARGELY SEEDS ON CONTRACT. ASTER SEED While at the Convention Look over our display of CUT ASTERS. Our attendant will give any information desired. Visit our Aster Farm and see our crop growing. VICK & HILL CO. P. O. Box 613, ROCHESTER, N. Y. Francis Brill choice seeds —Grower and Dealer— ZT^:i'^Z:Z':7L flower, Egg, Pepper, Tomato, Etc- Price Lists Free. Quality Finest. Wholesale and Retail. Hempstead, L. I. NEW YORK. PHILADELPHIA'S LEADING SEED HOUSE Will have a Large Exhibit at the Rochester Convention. See Our Display of Bulbs, Seeds and Florists^ Supplies. HENRY F. MICHELL CO, PHILADELPHIA, PENNA. 138 The American Florist. Aug. 13 H n n n M H M n M H M n n M H H n n H H M M VOLUME 1 NUMBES 6 Boddington^s Store News SATURDAY AUGUST 13, 1910. PUBLISHED EVEBY NOW AND AGAIN AT the Exhibition and Convention of the National Sweet Pea Society of America, Julv 13. 1910, we again won Ihe C. C. Morse &'Co.'s Silver Cup for the finest and best collection of Sweet Peas open to the trade only. THB RIGHT TIME TO SOW SWEET PEAS FOR CHRISTMAS FLOWKRING IS IN AUGUST. All our Christinas-Bowering Sweet Peas ore true to name and grown from originator's stock (secured by us) by one of tbe most reliable seed growers and Sweet Pea specialists In Cali- fornia, and we can malie immediate delivery. Our output last year was nearly 6.000 lbs. No liicks and plenty of testimonials as to quality, germination and trueness to type. BODDINGTGN'S EXTRA-EASLY CHRISTMAS WHITE SNOW- BIRD. An exceptionally early Sweet Pea for Indoor flowering- will bloom six weeks after sowing. Color clear white, upon long stems; habit fairly dwarf and of exceptionally free-flower- ing qualities. Without doubt, the finest early white for in- door planting. We sell one grower in Pennsylvania 35 lbs. of this variety every year, name on application. Oz. 25 cents., H lb. 75 cents. % lb. $1.25. lb. $2.00. BODDINGTON'S CHRISTMAS PINK. This Is the earliest and most profltable and useful Sweet Pea in cultivation, as by sowing the seed under glass in the latter part of August, flowers can be cut from Thanksgiving on during the winter months. Oz. 10 cts.. % lb. 4 cts., % lb. 6 cts., lb. »1.00. BODDINGTON'S CHRISTMAS WHITE. A companion to our Christmas Pink. Just as free and profuse a bloomer. Oz. lo cts., V4 lb. 60 cts., % lb. 85 cts., lb. $1.50. CANARY. Similar to the above, but flowers of an exceptionally good vellow. Oz. 25 cts., % lb- 75 cts.. V, lb. $1.25. lb. $2.00. IXAMTNGO. Color scarlet; free-flowering and early. y. lb. 75 cts., % lb. $1.50. lb. $2.50. Ctnstmas Meteor. Scarlet; fine open red flower. Vi lb. 75 cts.. «j lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Christmas Captain. Blue and purple. Oz. 25 cts., % lb. y„ lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Oz. 15 cts., 14 lb. 50 cts., Yi lb. Remember you may deduct 5 per cent if cash accompanies order. H *^OUALITY" CHRISTMAS SWEET PEAS, g H H n M H H n n m m m n n n m m Oz. 25 cts.. Oz. cts., cts.. Florence Denzer. Pure white. 85 cts.. lb. $1.50. Greenbrook. White standard, slightly touched with lavender. Large orchid flowering variety. Oz. 25 cts., ^ lb. 75 cts., li lb. $1.2B, lb. $2.00. Le Marquis. This is the same color as Princess of Wales violet; has very large flowers. Oz. 25 cts., % lb. 75 cts., M, lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Miss Helen M, Gould, White, open flower; standard lilac, mar- bled. Oz. 25 cts., Vi lb. 75 cts., M lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Miss Josey Beilly. Lilac; very large flowers. Oz. 25 cts., ^ lb. 75 cts.. % lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Mrs. E, Wild. Carmine or dark pink. Oz. 15 cts., % lb. 50 cts., % lb. 85 cts.. lb. $1.50. Mrs. Alex. Wallace, Lavender. Oz 25 cts., i/l lb. 75 cts., Vi lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Mrs. William Sim. Salmon-pink. Oz 25 cts., 14 lb. 75 cts.. y. lb. $1.25. lb. $2.00. Mrs. Gieo, Lewis, Large, pure white wavy flower. Oz. 15 cts., 14 lb. 50 cts., % lb. 85 cts., lb. $1.50. Mrs. W, W. Smalley. Satiny pink. Oz. 25 cts.. % lb. 75 cts.. % lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Mrs. Hannan. Deep rose-pink of a very pleasing shade: medium flower. Oz. 25 cts., % lb. 75 cts., y. lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Mrs, P. J. Dolansky. Daybreak pink. Oz. 25 cts., '4 lb. 75 cts,. % lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Mrs. Chas. H. Totty. Sky-blue; late. Oz. 25 cts.. ^ lb. 75 cts.. Vj lb. $1.25. lb. $2.00. Mrs. Zvclanek. Blue, variegated; good for variety. Oz. 50 cts.. Vi lb. $1.50. % lb. $2.75. lb. $5.00. Wallacea. Very fine lavender, a grand florists' variety. Oz. 50 cts.. 14 lb. $1.50. ^ lb. $2.75. lb. $5.00. Watchung. Pure white. Oz. 2 cts., Vt lb. 6 cts., '/, lb. $01,000. lb. $1.75. Wm. J, Stewart, Blue self. Oz. 25 cts., Vt lb. 75 cts., ^4 lb. $1.25. lb. $2.00. All other varieties of winter and summer flowering Sweet Peas supplied. Write for quotations upon large or small quantities. Our 1910 Fall Catalogue now ready, contains a full list of Quality Bulbs and Seeds for Fall sowing. If not received, send postcard and one will be sent by return mail. Arthur T. Boddington, Seedsman, 345 W. 14th St., NEW YORK { Order How from Our Surplus Stock FREESIAS, 1-2 lo 3-4 inch LILIUIV1 FORMOSLM, all sizes Samples upon request. Write for prices. YOKOHAMA NIRSERY CO., Ltd., Barcfajst., New York AXLENTOWN, PA.— Ernest Ashley is building new greenhouses, the begin- ning of a new range which will be in- creased, Mr. Ashley came here about eight years ago and rented the green- houses at Fourth and Tilghman street, which he expects to occupy for two more years. During the last few years business has increased so rapidly that it was found necessary to commence building operations. The two new greenhouses that are in course of erec- tion are located a short distance east of the site on which the old East Allen- town tollgate stood for many years. The greenhouses are modern in every respect and will be equipped with all conveniences. Each of the houses will be 21x12.5 feet and at the west end is built the office. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. Growers for the Trade Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Etc, Branches; Michigan MILFORD. CONN and Wisconsin. ITlH^l WXI/, vwiii. LowviiXE, N. Y.— Max Reipen has let the contract to the Lord & Burn- ham Co. of Irvington for the erection of a large steel and concrete green- house, combined in two sections. The contract price is about $4,000. Mr. Reipen is a first-class grower and pur- poses to have one of the most modern greenhouses in this section. He will give special attention to roses and car- nations. RELIABLE SEEDS, ^r Oz. pict.' BelUs, double Daisies, Longfellow. pink $3 00 30c Snowball, white.. 3.00 30c Carnations, hardy garden, finest double mixed 2.00 2Sc Myosotis, alpestris. Victoria compact blu,' 2,50 3Sc Pansles. Special florists' mixture 4.00 50c Pinks, double dwarf hardy garden m.\d.. 4.00 SOc WaUflower, extra dbl. dwf.. Bush mxd.. 4.00 SOc For other varieties ask for my catalogue. O. V. ZANGEN, Seedsman. Hoboken, N, J. Mention the American Florist when writing Newark, N. J. — Joseph Zellers, who has for the last 12 years been grow- ing berries and flowers here for the market, died July 26 after an illness of several months. /p/o. The American Florist. 139 Vaughan's Giant Pansies 1 per cent special CASH DISCOUNT. On orders over $2for Flower Seeds if cash is enclosed. 10 per cent. The discount does not apply to Asparagus Seed. Cash dis count on this is 2 per cent Our list of^"Seeds for Summer Sowing'* now ready; If you have not received a copy please write for same. VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PANSIES. Vaughan's International Pansy Mixture was first prepared and offered by us in 1880. We import from all the best European sources, and personally inspected the fields of French and German specialists of their finest strains. Each year has added to the quality of its flowers, the variety of its colors. We buy every year novelties of known merit to improve the mixture. This is the reason it is always complete, always the latest and always the best mixture AS WE BELIEVE. We add to all the Pansy Mixtures, which we now buy more than fifty per cent of choicest named kinds obtainable, each in rightful proportion. We thus know what it will produce. This is one of the SPECIALTIES which has established and held the reputation of Vaughan's Flower Seeds and this is one which we maintain most carefully. You are beginning right in Pansy growing when you start with Vaughan's Inter- national Mixture. Trade pkt., 50c; '^ oz., $1.50; V^ oz., $5.00; oz., $10.00. VAUGHAN'S "GIANT PANSY MIXTURE," Embraces besides all the separate shades and colors, five special strains not listed elsewhere, and which can only be had in this and our International mixture. This mixture includes the richest reds, coppers and bronzes, together with the most delicate rose and pink shadings, all the distinct colors of Trimardeau, the splendid Cassier strain. Trade pkt., 25c; V^ oz., 60c; oz,, $4.00; l^ lb., $14.00. Trade pkt. i^ oz. oz. Aurora, pure white without blotches 10 .20 1.30 Auricula Colors, metallic shades 10 .20 1.25 Black, large true black 10 .20 1.20 Beaconsfield, upper petals light lavender, lower ones deep rich purple 10 .20 1.20 Boulogne Giant. This is a special selection of a French Pansy grower 50 2.00 Bugnot. Our "Bugnot" contains shades of red, bronze and reddish-brown that are not found In other mixtures... .25 ,45 3.00 Gassier, 3 and 6 spotted, an Al strain 25 .45 3.00 Emperor Francis Joseph. Very large, pure white with a large blotch of brilliant violet blue on each petal 25 2.00 Emperor Williajn, dark navy blue 10 .20 1.25 "Fiery Faces," very rich scarlet, with a gold edge and vellow center 15 .35 2.00 Masterpiece — New Giant Curled 25 .60 4.00 Fink, lovely shades of pink, same as Hydrangea 10 .25 2.00 Purple, very large, rich deep purple 10 .20 1.00 White, very large, with violet eye 10 .20 1.00 Yellow, Immense flowers with dark eye 10 .20 1.00 Cyclamen Seed Best Types and Colors. VAUGHAN'S ENGLISH CYCLAMEN. Pure White (Mont Blanc) , Per 1,000 Dork Crimson seeds. $5.00 ; Rosa von Mahenthal ( Per 100 seeds, (Daybreak) ;' 75c; 250 seeds Dark Ros« of a color at the White with Carmine Eye J 1,000 rate. Giant -Flowered Cyclamen, extra choice mixed. Per 100 seeds, 60c; 250 seeds, SI. 15: 1,000 seeds, $4.50; 5,000 $20.00. This mixture is made up of the above separate colors. Unrivalled. Rosy Morn, rose color. delicate NEW GIANT ORCHID-FLOWERED CYCLAMEN. These are exceptionally Giganteum var Claret base, seeds. Picturatum. Giganteum variety. Light rose tinted with claret base. Grandiflorum Album. The largest gian t white grown. Excelsior, Giganteum variety. White with red base. Extra large flowers. Princess May. Pale pink. Princess of Wales. Giganteum variety. Pink. flowers that are frilled and fringed Mauve Queen. Giganteum variety. in wonderful fashion. Pure White, Red, Pink., i Each, per 100 White with Carmine Eye '- seeds, $1.00; and Lilac Colored \ 1000 seeds, $9.00 Giant Orchid-Flowered Cyclamen, in choicest mixture. 25 seeds, 25c ; 100 seeds, 85c ; 1,000 seeds, $8.00. Duke of Connaught. Giganteum Purplish crimson. Duke of Fife. Giganteum variety. I rose. Salmon Queen. New. PRICES: Trade. 100 seeds, $1.00; 1,000 seeds, $9.00 net. Vaughan's New; Salmon (Glory of Wandsbek 1 . This is. to our knowledge, the best strain in this color, which is very striking and well liked by the public. Per 100 seeds, $1.35; 250 seeds, $2.85; 1,000 seeds, $10.50. SIVIIL3X SEED Trade Pkt., 10c; Oz., 25c; V4 Lb., 90c. MIGNONETTE KJt"'' New Seed Now Ready. This is an extra clioice strain of Mig- nonette for greenhouse culture. Our seed is greenhouse grown, raised by a most careful grower. The plants grow from two to three feet high and produce flower spikes up to twenty inches long, according to the quality of the soil, weather and treatment. The seed is all saved from selected plants, grown from three to five shoots to a plant, and was all saved from the spikes measuring from ten to eighteen inches long. Trade pkt. (about 1,000 seeds), 50c; per oz., $7.00; i/a-oz., $1.00. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. 100 seeds, 15c; S50 seeds, 25c; 1,000 seeds. 75c; 5,000 seeds, $3.25. Winter Flowering Sweet Peas New Seed Ready in August. Put seed in water over night, then put in box or flat Vaughan's Seed Store, White Seeded Sweet Peas. and in a temperature of GO degrees, can be sown. Oz. Lb. Angelino, self pink $.20 $1.5i Christmas Pink, pink and white 10 l.Oi Christmas White 10 l.Ol Earliest of All, pink and white 10 .81 Mont Blanc, white 10 .6i If sweet peas are wanted for Christmas, sow the seed in well-ventilated houses, not before August 15. nor after August 25. This sowing will bloom from November 1 until April. For the main crop in January or February, sow about September 15. If the best sweet pea flowers are wanted for Easter (April 16 in 1911 ), sow the first part of November. Greenhouses: Western Springs, III. Seed will germinate in two days and then Mrs. Alexander Wallace, lav- ender 15 Mrs. W. W. Smalley, a pleasing satin pink 20 Ifcs. Geo. Lewis, pure white... .25 Mrs. William Sim, salmon pink 20 84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. 25 Barclay St., NEW YORK. 140 The American Florist, Aug. 13, \ Market Gardeners i » — = ^ ■■ <^ OreeDhoDse Vegetable Growers and Uarkcl Oardeoers* Aasoclallon. C.W. Waid. NewCarlisle.Pa.. President; Fracklio UeKleiDC. Grand Rapids. Mich.. VicePresideDt: S. W. Severaoce, 508 Illi oois Life Buildine. Louisville, R7.. Secre- tary; M. L. Kuetenik. Cleveland. O.. Treas, .Annual meeting at Grand Rapids, Mich., Sept, 27-29, Notes on Seed Growing. There is a Krowiiig demand I'or bet- ter seeds. With improvemtnts alon.g; all lines, the average grade of seeds sold does not fill the bill. Not that the seeds obtained do not grow, or are not what they are represented to be, the trouble lies deeper — they are not bred up to a standard of perfection. The remedy is a matter of price. Growers are rapidl.v realizing the great value of fine strains and are willing to pay for such. Their demand will be supplied in time. At present much seed is sold far below a fair remuner- ation for skilful growing. For instance, in our locality a great deal of tomato seed is produced. The average market price of tomatoes rarely drops below 50 cents per bushel, while the seed contractors pay only about two cents. The result is unavoidable — the good fruit goes to market and the poor to the •eed mill, much to the detriment of the seeci industry. We have experimented with seed corn in recent years. We could not find a satisfactory early sweet corn at any cost; some had quality, but would not germinate read- ily in our cold soil in early spring. Other kinds had hardiness and lacked quality. Still others lacked size. Sev- eral good kinds failed in dry weather. So we set about producing our own seed and have the satisfaction of hav- ing the best early sweet corn against all competition. We selected the earliest corn of fine quality to pro- duce the seed, and planted with this a little later corn of great resist- ance and good size. The.se were timed to come in together and the early kind was de-tasseled. So the later variety produced all the pollen, lience influ- enced the entire product. The seed of the early kind only was saved. With the coldest spring and the most severe draught on record, we may well feel satisSed to have before us the finest corn one could wish for, a per- fect stand, early, fine quality, great productiveness and large size. The selling of such corn is reduced to sim- plicity—it is merely a question how much can you deliver each day at almost your own price. So much for seed-breeding. Now we do not expect this corn to come true another year. We expect it to break up into its two ancestor-types, hence shall depend on the original cross for one crop. We have some late crosses like this— made to adapt to our purpose. Such seed is the foundation of successful garden- ing'- Mabketman. Spraying Witb Bordeaux Mixture. After three seasons' observation in large bean fields where the most up-to- date machinery was used, machinery particularly adapted to the bean crop, conclusions seemed to be that spray- ing witii Bordeaux mixture is both unprofitable and entirely ineffective it? controlling the anthracnose. EGYPTIAN TREE -OR- Winter Onion Sets We are headquarters for quantities. Sow Winter Vetch Now Write for Prices. Vau^han's Seed Store New York Chicago. Order Now Lily of the Valley Order Now The best grade for early The best grade for late FORCING fptiicatTon. SaCKMAN, P.O. Box 21, Secaucus, N. J. Pithiness in Celery. Some experiments recently reported by the Maryland Experiment Station would seem to indicate that one of the causes of pithiness in celery is insuf- ficient attention to the selection of seed. The station reports that in 1000 40 per cent of the plants grown in an experimental plot at the station from American-grown seed was pitliy. while not a single stalk grown from French- grown seed in another similar plot was pithy. The variety used in both cases was Golden Self-Blanching. The ex- periment was continued in lUOl and 1002 with seed obtained from several different American seed firms. The re- sults obtained are shown in the fol- lowing table : Pithy stalks. Kind of Seed. 1901. 1902. Per cent. Per cent. A's Fi'onch-grown seed 1 A's American-grown seed 43 4*i B's French grown-seed 38 26 B's American-grown seed 40 4.S C's French-grown seed C's American-grown seed 3.S D's American-grown seed 31 D's American select stock 30 E's selected stock 20 In the case of A's and C's seed the table clearly shows a great superior- ity as regards pithiness for the French- grown seed. B's French-grown seed appeared to be in no way different from his American-grown seed and was probably a mixed lot of seed, since in both seasons the stalks of the cek-ry grown from this seed were neither uni- form in color nor size. D's select stock of seed was American grown and had been carefully selected and cared for, thus indicating clearly that by care and selection the quality of American- grown celery seed can be greatly im- proved. The station's conclusions rela- tive to this work are in part as fol- lows : Taking the various points into con- sideration, the experiments plainly show the superiority of French-grown seed over the American-grown. That the difference is not due to the char- acter of the soil or to climatic condi- tions is apparent from the fact that the celery stalks from the French seed were entirely different, though they were grown under the same conditions of soil and climate and were given the same kind of care. The difference must have come from the seed. We VEGETABLE PLANTS Cabbage, All Head. Succession Per 100 1000 Second Early. Early Summer. Flat Dutch, Surehead. Danish Round andBallhead $0 20 $100 IC.OOOand over 85c per 1000 Celery, white Plume. Golden Self Blanching, Giant Pascal. Golden Heart and Boston Market . 20 100 lO.OCO and over 85c per 1000 Cash with order. — R. VINCERT, Jr & SONS CO., wwtMyjarsh, Watcb tor our Trade Mark stamped on every brick o( Lambert's Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper erades li thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upon re ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address Trade Mark. American Spawn Cc.St.Panl.Mlnn New Crop Mushroom Spawn Just arrived from England $■8.00 per 100 lbs. WEEBER fi DON, and G^owe'l"" 114 Chambers St.. New York. can not accept as an established fact that the highest quality of celery seed can not be grown in America. But we can believe that the seed is not care- fully selected and grown. Pithy stalks should never be used for seed, and seed plantations should be carefully watched and rogued w'henever a strange plant appears. That much of the European- grown seed is superior to American - grown seed can not be disputed. The superiority is due altogether to their careful selection of seed stock and the subsequent attention paid to the plant to keep it up to the set standard. There can be no doubt that if the American celery-seed growers were as careful in their work as the French growers are their seed would in all probability be as good. Cheap seed is dear at any price. This is especially true when the profit of a whole sea- son's work is dependent upon it. igio. The American Florist, 141 Philadelphia Notes. H. BAYEKSDORFEB & CO. The florist supply business has of late years grown so much that to enumerate one-half of what such a house as H. Bayersdorfer & Co. have to offer would nearly fill one issue of this journal. Their place of business has a great capacity for storage, but nothing seems to remain stored very long; it goes out as fast as it comes in. However, their present stock will last long enough to give them an op- portunity to make a grand display at the Rochester convention. Mr. Bayersdorfer has just returned from his annual European trip. Incidentally it may be stated that he never looked better and he must feel good, for he has again plunged into business with his shirt-sleeves rolled up. Of course, there are excuses for this. He is an energetic man; he brought back with him a great stock of novelties in sup- plies, and arrangements are being per- fected for a great display at the con- vention. Another remarkable feature of this firm's business is that, though in all other lines there is complaint of "summer dullness," they are always rushed with filling orders. They are so busy, in fact, that even Paul Berko- witz, who is a real human dynamo, sometimes get tired. Well we started in to tell you about their stock. The best that we can do along that line at present, is to ask our readers to think of everything in the line of florists' supplies that they have ever seen, and then go to Rochester and look at the Bayersdorfer exhibit. Those who can- not go to Rochester should come to Philadelphia and look over the store before all the best things are sold, for they go fast. August 8 — There is practically no change in the condition of the cut flower market over that of last week. Tea roses are rather shy and American Beauty is again showing its superiority as a summer rose. There are many asters. The Robert Craig Co. has sold to a syndicate a part of its holdings at Forty-ninth and Market streets. The plot sold has a frontage on Market street of 500 feet, with a depth of 21-1 feet. They have one year in which to vacate. They still retain property to the extent of 214x250 feet, which, for a time at least, will be used for grow- ing purposes. Robert Craig, Sr., who has been sick, is much improved and expects to be at Rochester. Paul Berkowitz. of H. Bayersdorfer & Co., has gone on his vacation. Sid- ney Bayersdorfer has just returned from a month's vacation. Accompanied by an able staff from the store he will go to Rochester to look after the firm's interests at the exhibition. Samuel F. Lilly has removed his wholesale business from 1514 Sansom street to 5 South Mole street, near Market street. This brings him nearer to the heart of the wholesale district and his facilities are greatly improved. Jos. G. Neidinger, the supply man of 151.3 Germantown avenue, has taken space at Rochester and will exhibit some of. the latest novelties, note- worthy being a fine line of fancy bas- kets. Mark Mills, the genial foreman at the W. K. Harris range, has been somewhat indisposed, but it is hoped, by his many friends, that he will soon be restored to his usual good health. Wm. S. Rich, who conducts the Nov- elty Flower Shop at 4820 Baltimore avenue, has been suffering severely from the effects of heat, but keeps around attending to business. A noteworthy feature of the Haber- mehl store and greenhouses at Twenty- second and Diamond streets is the splendid collection of cibotiums of large size. While candidates for president of the S. A. F. are being mentioned it is in order to state that there are a number of good men right here in this city. Wm. J. Baker, the wholesaler, is rest- ing at home during the hot weather. In the meantime the store is being well taken care of by his son and daugh- ter. A decided change in the weather set in August 8. Heavy rain fell through- out a great part of the day and there is a decided drop in the temperature. John Burton is not worrying about dull times, but expects to have plenty of roses as soon as they are needed and will bring a price. Edward Reid and David Anderson of Garretsford, Delaware Co. took a party of friends to Atlantic City in their autos July 28 and made fast time. Frank Johnson, of the A. L. Randall Co.. Chicago, was in the city July 30 and calling on the Pennock-Meehan Co. The stock in the large new house which Myers & Samtman erected this summer is coming on in fine condition. While definite figures cannot be given this city is assured of a good delega- tion to the Rochester convention. Charles Henry Fox is at Ocean City recuperating from the effects of a re- cent attack of typhoid fever. Wm. K. Harris has been spending some time at Ocean City, but makes frequent trips home. Alfred M. Campbell is handling a good line of Killarney and White Kil- larney roses. W. E. McKissick is showing good lilies and a good assortment of gen- eral stock. John Westcott is entertaining his friend, John N. May, of Summit, N. J. Wm. J. Colflesh is busy making im- provements in his range. Walter Yates has gone to Europe for about two months. The bowling team has finished its practice and it is believed will give a good account of itself at Rochester. The following is a summary of the practice score : Gaines Avprnge. Roborison .39 1"! r,r.nh:,m 24 16S R.Ttrtielnr 38 164 Dodds 36 162 Connnr 37 l.TO Adelherger 35 156 Team avorase. 16.''.. New York Notes. While V. Aldana, bookkeeper for Car- rillo & Baldwin, orchid growers of Mamaroneck, was passing through a lonely spot on his way to the bank with the firm's money he was attacked by a foot-pad. After a fierce struggle Mr. Aldana managed to draw his re- volver and shoot the foot-pad dead, who was later identified as a notori- ous character in the locality. Mr. Aldana was exonerated by the coron- er's jury and highly commended by the coroner himself. Mr. Baldwin who was in the court room described feelingly the affecting scene as the young man left the court room, everyone in the room shaking hands and commending him for his pluck. While Mr. Baldwin was saving good-bye to Mr. Aldana at the train his horse bolted and he was compelled to foot the seven miles from the station to his home, there to find his horse peacefully grazing at the gate, neither horse or buggy being in- jured or damaged. A. J. Guttman says that he will have samples of his oils and paints at the Rochester convention, and states that the Best Oil Co. of which he is presi- dent and general manager with paint mills at Ellenville, New York, is now fully prepared to fill any sized contract, and claims that he will prove at the convention that this is the best and most economic paint known. The com- pany is opening offices in the Hudson Terminal building. The Long Island Florists' Club, of the borough of Queens, has been incor- porated with the secretary of state, with the following as directors for the first year : John Donaldson and John Meisen, Elmhurst; Philip Kessler, Woodside; William H. Siebrecht, Philip Eismann, Henry B. Siebrecht and Wil- liam H. Siebrecht, Long Island City. Myers the Florist, Fifty-seventh street and Lexington avenue, reports a good sized funeral order last week. Among the pieces were a casket cover of pur- ple asters, a 6-foot standing wreath of sweet peas and orchids and a large pillow of lily of the valley and orchids. John Lewis Childs' gladioli are now in full bloom and open to inspection at Flowerfield, L. I., August 13. Take L. I. R. R. train from Long Island City or Flatbush avenue at 9:12 a. m. This train will stop at Flowerfield, which is 50 miles fi-om this city. Foreman Kraats of Bobbink & At- kins reports that he has over 20,000 Kaiserin roses and will start shipping about November 1; he expects to cut about COO daily. Mr. Schenck has returned from his stay in the Catskill mountains, having fully recovered his health and he cer- tainly looks the part. Long Island Florists' Club Bowlins Score. Average. Donaldson 180 1.S2 I.".:! 1.S5 ITS Smith 147 19S 224 120 172 Einsmann 166 16.S l.so 1.38 163 Siebrecht 174 140 187 144 155 Kessler 145 144 135 153 144 North Wales, Pa. — Jas. J. Curran, formerly of (^hicago, Elmira, N. Y., and later of Salem, Va., has taken the position of superintendent of the Florex Gardens at this place. Bkampton, Ont. — Wm. Fendley has this year his usual carnations and vio- lets, together with several thousand chrysanthemums, which are a credit to his capacity as grower. Verdun, Que. — S. S. Bain is active making preparations for filling his greenhouses with new stock for the fall; his carnations are not in yet, but will be shortly. He has a few chryanthemums planted which promise well. BiDDEFORD, Me. — The Strout Co., or- ganized here for the purpose of con- ducting a general florist, market gar- den and nursery business, with a capi- tal stock of $40,000, of which $300 is paid in, has filed its certificate of or- ganization at the office of the secre- tary of state at Augusta. The officers of the company are Chas. S. Strout, president, and Harry W. Libby, treas- urer. Butte. Mont. — The flower festival held at the Columbia gardens last week was a success. Visitors to the num- ber of 6,000 were present July 24. Manager Forsythe presented 5,000 bou- quets to the visitors and the city, which used to be called the barren burg, looked like a California flower fiesta after the throng reached town. The event of the evening came when Miss .Jeannette Forsythe, in an automobile driven by Harold Howell, circled the spacious floor, throwing countless flow- ers at the dense throng. B.ALTIMORE. — Hewitt & Co., one of the best known and successful commission firms, have incorporated with a capital of $15,000, all paid in. The incorpor- ators are Frank Hewitt, J. Frank Robinson and Addison E. Robinson. Mr. Robinson will continue to act as manager. — The season is practically ended, and it is expected that ship- ments will cease next week. The sea- son has been one of the most un- profitable in the history of the trade, both for growers and commission men who handled the shipments. 142 The American Florist. Aug. jj, The Nursery Trade American Aasoolattoa of Nnrserymen, \V. P. Stark. Louisiana, Mo.. President; E.S.Welch, ^henandoali. la., ViccPresi dent; John Hall, Rochester. N. V.. Secy. Thirty-sixth annual coBTcntion to be held at St. Louis. Mo.. June, I'lll. Visited Chicago.— A. J. Cultra, of Onarga Nurseries, Onarga, 111. The Southwestern Nursery Co., of Trov, O., has increased its capital stock from $10,000 to $25,000. St. Albans, Vt.— Henry Bryant's business at Congress street has been turned over to Geo. Cooke. The Wlttbold Nursery, Edgebrook, Ul. On a recent visit to the Geo. Wilt- bold Co.'s nursery at Kdgebrook, 111., we were surprised to see how fine and varied a lot of nursery stock had been got together in the few years since this nursery was started, as well as the extent of the nursery grounds. From the smallest beginning some six or seven years ago Messrs. Wittbold have now 32 acres of their own property and some 50 acres of leased land, almost all of it under cultivation. Entering the nursery from the depot the road lays through a deep natural wood of considerable beauty and on emerg- ing from this large plantings of cannas are seen, these just beginning to show their fine characteristics and making a blaze of color. A little further along is a choice collection of named phloxes at their best at the time of our visit. Peonies are largely grown and the plants are making a good growth, though the flowering was injured by the frost this spring as in most other places. Coming to the tree and shrub portion of the nursery large blocks of Hydran- gea paniculata grandiflora were mak- ing a grand display, the plants being grown in various bush and tree forms and all flowering freely. On the op- posite side of the walk, Rosa rugosa was making a fine show and, be- sides this hardy and excellent species, there are large numbers of the princi- pal varieties of ramblers and climb- ing roses. The golden elders make a pretty block of color, these proving quite hardy here. One of the cut leaved el- ders, Sambucus nigra (cut leaved va- riety), is also quite hardy, but S. la- ciniata freezes back to the ground line every winter. There are good stocks of all these and other varieties to be seen. The well known bush honeysuckles are grown here in considerable variety and the stock is fine, large bushes that have been frequently transplanted and are therefore perfectly safe to move. Then there are fine stocks of Carolina poplars in large, young and thrifty trees; good, characteristic weeping mul- berries and weeping willows, also the Kilmarnock variety and the distinct and beautiful Camperdown elm. Lines of box-elder are nnder planted with Japanese irises in variety and the semi- shade thrown by the acer seems to suit I. Kasmpferi well. Catalpas, oaks and other forest trees are well done and there are thriving lines of apples, pears and other fruits, both standard and espaliers. The conifer plantations arc not extensive, yet there are num- bers of fine healthy trees, Koster's blue spruce and arbor vitie being grown. While we cannot pretend to do justice to the place in a short note of this description, we may say there is a very complete line of herbaceous per- ennials, many of which were in flower. Callirhoe involucrata seems to like the hot weather as it was growing freely and the crimson flowers are very showy. Several platj'codons and del- phiniums were also fine. We must mention the labeling system here which Otto Wittbold has installed. It is by far the best thing we have yet seen. At the end of the nursery row or wherever the label is needed a piece of steam pipe is driven into the ground deeply enough to remain perfectly firm. A cap of the same sized pipe has a small hole drilled in the top and a square (four-sided) wooden label is nailed on. The label is written and placed in the steam pipe out of the way, protected from the weather and absolutely safe from being struck by cultivators or hoes. It can be picked up or replaced in a second and there is no stooping needed to read it. This strikes us as one of those simple, but effective things that are highly useful in such places. Condition of Nursery Stock. The Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Pa., write : "Our spring opened up with a great excess of heat, forcing all plant growth four weeks earlier than normal. Directly after this, exceedingly cool and un- seasonable weather checked the growth of many varieties. June and the early part of July, however, were very fa- vorable for the growth of trees and shrubs, and our stocks have made growth fully up to the average. The last couple of weeks have been exceed- ingly dry, and stock throughout this section is much in need of a good rain. The material, however, promises to ripen early and should be in good con- dition for fall shipment— evergreens after the middle of August, and decidu- ous material as early as October 1. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J., say that the planting season was one of the most remarkable they have had in the history of their business. Con- stant rains fell and the ground was always in a splendid condition for planting, and everything was in a growing condition up to the moment of the dry spell we are now experiencing. Evergreens, deciduous trees, shrubs and other stock never looked better than at this time. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O., writes : "We think we had about the same spring as other sections of the country. A warm March and a cold and backward April and May. Stock was behind June 1, but since then we have had fine growing weather with seasonable showers, and think stock at present is up to the average growth for this season of the year." Carl Cropp, of Vaughan's Nurseries, Western Springs, 111., reports that nursery stock in general has made fairly good growth this season not- withstanding the drought. Young stock planted out this season has suffered considerably. American Ass'n. of Park Superintendents. ANNUAL MEETING AND CONVENTION. The annual meeting and convention of the Amerian Association of Park Su- perintendents opened at Harrisburg, Pa., August 9, with a fine attendance, those present showing great interest in the proceedings. Wm. E. Bailey, park commissioner of Harrisburg, read an address of welcome to the city which was well responded to by James B. Shea of Boston. President Manning then delivered his address. In the course of his remarks he referred to the betterment of cities brought about by the establishment of parks and open breathing spaces for the people and also noted the wonderful growth of the park movement and the increased in- terest taken in it throughout the coun- try. One city in particular he cited, Spokane, Wash., where $1,000,000 has been spent on the park system. Mr. Manning gave it as his opinion that park superintendency and landscape architecture should go together. He complimented the authorities at Har- risburg on the great progress made in the development of the park sys- tem. His address was very well re- ceived and vigorously applauded. In the course of Mr. Bailey's remarks he said he would be glad to get sug- gestions from those present on the park movement. He said also that a great deal more was going to be done in Harrisburg but, just at present, the great drawback was a lack of the nec- essary funds. J. Horace McFarland was unanimously elected an honorary member of the association and pre- sented to the meeting. Several changes in the constitution and bylaws were adopted. In the afternoon the dele- gates were taken on an automobile trip to places of interest in the neigh- borhood. At the evening session W. H. Dunn read his paper on "Road Sur- faces," which was of extreme interest and well discussed by members. J. Horace McFarland was also well re- ceived and his remarks on "The Rea- son for Parks" were listened to with keenest interest. On Wednesday the delegates visited the state capitol and the Mount Pleas- ant Press. The following new mem- bers were added to the association : Wm. Saltorff, East Orange, N. J.; Oglesby Paul, Philadelphia; George D. Vinnedge, Fort Worth, Texas; Ralph P. Wainwright, New Britain, Conn.; A. J. Robinson, Puyallup, Wash.; Frank Farrence, Decatur, 111.; Wm. H. Anson, Columbus, O.; Thos. H. Reid, Kansas City, Mo.; J. M. Paige, Po- mona, Calif.; Thomas E. Davis, Otta- wa, Canada; W. W. Howell, Pough- keepsie, N. Y.; James Underwood, Co- lumbus, O.; Edward A. Swigget, Utica, N. Y.; Alexander Stuart, Otta- wa, Canada; Geo. Walker, Waterbury, Conn.; Charles R. Jones, Baltimore, Md.; Cornelius A. Vrohl. The following are the oflScers elect : Wm. J. Zartman, Brooklyn, N. T., president; W. H. Dunn, Kansas City, Mo.; Chas. E. Keith, Bridgeport, Conn.; James B. Shea, Boston, Mass.; Dr. Frank Baker, Washington, D. C; W. R. Adams, Omaha, Neb., and J. W. Thompson, Seattle, Wash., vice-presi- dents; F. L. Mulford, Harrisburg, Pa., secretary-treasurer. Secretary Mul- ford's report shows the association to be in a most flourishing condition. /p/o. The American Florist. 148 Chase Bros. Company, Rochester, N. Y. pi.V/Sf."''.f°'"'Herbaceous Perennials Field Grown One and Two Year Large Clumps Also a General Line of Nursery Stock===Shrubs, Ornamental Trees, Roses. NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES. Peonies Wanted. Peonies in large quantities, 3-5 eyes. Festiva Maxima, Delicatissima. CouroDDe d' Or. Modele de Perfection, Ducbesse de Nemours, Aloiander Dumas, Mme. de Verneville. Felix Crousse. Sulphurea. Richardson's Gr. Rubra, Canari, Lee's Gr. Rubra, Officicialis Alba and Rubra. Only guaranteed true varieties wanted. 75 per cent cash: rest after first flower. F. F. SCHEEL, Nursery, Shertnerville, III. Kansas City, Mo., has been chosen as the next place of meeting. Those present were ; Chas. G. Car- penter, Milwaukee, Wis.; C. A. Bossen, Minneapolis, Minn.; M. A. Stuart, wife and daughter, Ottawa, Canada; Chas. Haible and son, Newburgh, N. Y.: "Wm. S. Manning and wife, Baltimore, Md.; Jas. B. Shea, Boston, Mass.; M. J. Zartman. Brooklyn, N. Y.; E. C. Rossa, Newburgh, N. Y.; J. H. GriflBth, Chicago; Frank Baker, Washington, D. C; P. M. Wood, Williamsport, Pa.; Wm. R. Adams, Omaha, Neb.; John Henderson, Montreal, Canada; W. M. Shepardson, Middlebury, Conn.; Geo. A. Burke, Pittsburg, Pa.; Frederick C. Green, Providence, R. I.; Wm. W. Howell, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.; W. Sto- phes, Poughkeepsie, N. Y.; Gustav X. Amberger, New Haven, Conn.; E. H. Hechler, Roslyn, N. Y.; R. B. Wain- wright. New Britain, Conn.; J. Horace McFarland, Harrisburg; Eugene Goe- bel. Grand Rapids, Mich.; Gustav Ash- urt, West Bend, Wis.; John Algotti, Chicago; E. F. A. Reinisch, Topeka, Kans.; Roland T. Satterthwaite and wife and Chas. Satterthwaite, West Grove, Pa.; Alfred Satterthwaite, Mid- dletown. Pa.; P. T. Barnes, Harrisburg, Pa.; A. E. Hamilton, Harrisburg, Pa.; Chas. M. Laring, Minneapolis, Minn.; W. H. Dunn, Kansas City, Mo.; Frank Brubeck, Terre Haute, Ind.; W. G. Wallenbeck, Ithaca, N. Y.; Chas. E. Keith, Bridgeport. Conn.; A. F. Faulkner, American Florist, Philadel- phia, Pa.; J. W. Thompson, wife and daughter, Seattle, Wash.; Arthur Hay, Springfield, 111. New York.— Prof. Erich von Tseher- mak of the Agricultural high school at Vienna, who in 1900 rediscovered Mendel's law of heredity- simultane- ously with Prof. De Vries of Holland and Prof. Correns of Germany, arrived July 18 at the Hotel Manhattan from Ames, la., where he has been lectur- ing before the biennial graduate agri- cultural school at that place and hold- ing conferences on plant breeding. Place your orders now for September and October planting. We have an exceptionally large stock, all of our own growing, all trued up Our list comprises all o the very best sortSt such as: Duchess de Nemours (Calot) Madame de Verneville, Jeanne d'Arc, Marie Lemolne, Delicatissima, General Cavignac, Edulis Superba, Officinalis Rubra Superba, Dorchester, Also many other sorts. SEND FOR COMPLETE LIST WITH PRICES. Vaughan's Seed Store/ls^la^cTay's^lVw^^S^^ Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, 111. Delachi, Festiva, true, Festiva Maxima, Lee's Grandiflora Rubra, Floral Treasure, Richardson's Rubra Superba Peonies Guaranteed true to name. In four sizes, strong divisions, three to five eyes, and one, two and three year plants. We also oflfer a superb line of IRIS, PHLOX and other PERENNIALS. Catalog free. S. G. HARRIS, Tarryfown, N. Y. American Ass'n. of Railroad Gardeners. The fourth annual meeting of the American Association of Railroad Gar- deners will be called at Crawford ho- tel, Boston. September 5, at 10 a. m. An interesting three days' programme has been arranged, and while our mem- bership is limited to those connected with the gardening department of American roalroads, our meetings aie open, and our programme is so broad- side as to be of interest to all the gardening fraternity. One feature of our work is to place competent men in vacancies and on new work, and it will be of advantage to any who desire to take up this class of garden- ing to get in touch with us. Our association is young, having been organized only four or five years, but our membership now represents nearly all American railroads that have an oganized gardening department. It is PEONIES Best Cat Flower varieties grown. First Prize White S15 00 per lOO Pink 9.00perl00 Red lO.OOperlOO Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, Ohio. Eugene Pitou, Jr. CrVIL EN GINEER and Landscape Architect Phone Barclay 6084—229 Broad way .New York Designs. Estimates, Construction of Grounds. our desire this year to enlist the rest, and offer as an inducement a pleased constituency and all the advantages one might expect from such an organi- zation. Programmes, by-laws, rates and other information will be furnished by the secretary-treasurer, J. S. But- terfleld. No. Pacific System, Lees Sum- mit, Mo. Geo B. Moulder, Pres. 144 The American Florist. Aug. 13, 500,000 California Privet FOR FALL OF 10 lO. A fine stock o( I and and 2 year plants from 12 inches to 4 (eot will saiisfy all in irrade and price. Special low prices in car lots for Kail delivery; let me know yovir wants befort- purct asing. Also a tine stxk of aMPELOPSIS Veltchli, 2 years transplanted. CHAS. BLACK, Hlghtstown, N. J. Jacs Smits & COti 'iHouand)' Azaleas, (hardy), Berried Plants, Bleeding Hearts, Blue Spruces, Boxwood, Clematis, Climb- ing Plants, Conifers, Evergreens, Funkias in sorts. Hydrangea P. G., Japan Maples, Peonies, Pot-grown Plants, (Lilacs a specialty), Rhodo- denrons, Roses, Spireas, Valleys. Price List Fre e on Demand. Restocking National Forests. Washington, D. C— The Department of Agriculture is using this year on the national forests over 10 tons of tree seed. Most of this seed has al- ready been planted or sown. The rest will "be utilized later in the season, as favorable conditions are presented. It takes a great many tree seeds to make 10 tons. Jack pine, the most impor- tant tree for planting in the Nebraska sand hills by the forest service, will average something like 125,000 to the pound. Of western yellow pine, the tree most extensively planted through- out the national forests as a whole, 10,000 seeds will make a pound. Alto- gether the 10 tons of seed to be used this year represent perhaps 300,000,000 single seeds. If every seed could be depended on to produce a young tree suitable for planting, the result would be a supply of nursery stock sufficient to plant 300,- 000 acres of land, but no such result can be looked for because many seeds do not germinate. Most of the seed will be sown, either broadcast or in seed spots, or planted with a corn- planter, directly in the place where the trees are to stand. Even when nur- sery stock is raised a liberal allow- ance must be made for loss. In the first place a considerable percentage of the seeds will be found to be infer- tile. Of those which germinate, many will die before they leave the nursery beds, and many more will be lost in transplanting. If from a pound of western yellow pine seed that contains 10,000 individual seeds, 4,000 three- year-old transplants are available for field planting, the Department of Agri- culture has obtained satisfactory re- sults. There are now 24 national forest nurseries with an annual productive capacity of over 8,000,000 seedlings. But there are many millions of old burns on the national forests which are waiting to be restocked, and some quicker and cheaper method than the actual planting of nursery-grown trees is urgently needed. Therefore the for- esters are making experiments on a large scale with different methods of direct sowing and planting, and most of the seed gathered last year was ob- tained for this use. Broadcasting has already been found to give good results in some regions. It was first tried in the Black hills of South Dakota, with an encouragin.g outcome. To broadcast an acre of land with yellow pine seed about eight pounds of seed is used. One of the most formidable drawbacks to this method is the extent to which the seed may be consumed by birds and rodents. If the season happens to be one in which food for these animals is scarce, the loss is very heavy. The problem of control of animal pests, such as field mice, ground squirrels and gophers, which eat the tree seeds, and also the further problem of preventing the depredations of rabbits, which are al- together too fond of the little trees themselves, whether nursery trans- plants or field-grown seedlings, Is re- A BLUE ROSE The New Rambler (Violet Blue), hailed by the German rose growers as the forerunner of a genuinely cornflower blue rose, is a seedling of Crimson Rambler, very vigorous and hardy, and free blooming. Send tor description and price. The Greatest Rose Novelty of the Century It dowered with us this sea- son and was greatly admired. ELLWANGER & BARRY Mount Hope Nurseries ROCHESTER, N. 1 ROSES Our Leading Specialty Also Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Conifers, Fancy Clipped Boxwoods, Forest and Fruit Trees, Hedge Plants, Etc Ask for Wholesale Price Lists. S. A^ VOSTERS & SONS,- RIEL, HOLLAND. ceiving the attention of the biological survey experts of the department. In some localities the department has had to purchase seed, but most of that used is gathered by forest service men themselves. The cost of gathering has varied for the different regions from 35 cents to $1 a pound. As a rule the seed is collected in the fall months, when most conifers ripen their seed. Parties of three or four men ordinarily work together. Where lumbering is in progress the collectors follow the saw- yers and take the cones directly from the felled trees. In standing timber, the task is much more arduous. The men must often climb tall pine trees and pull the cones from the branches as best they can. Where these are on the extremities and beyond the reach of the hand, pruning shears are used. The cones are dropped to the ground and then gathered into buckets and transferred to sacks, in which they are carried to a central point for further treatment. The extraction of the seeds is tedious rather than difficult. In some cases the cones are spread out upon sheets in the sun, when, after a time, they open and the seeds drop out; in other cases it is necessary to resort to artificial heat. This is applied by placing the cones upon trays with screen bottoms and raising the temperature of the room to the proper degree. The cones open, the winged seeds fall out, and the seed is separated finally from wings and dirt by a fanning mill. A good many seeds have been removed from the cone by hand, but this is a sore trial to the fingers of the pickers and an exceedingly slow process. JOHN T. WITHERS, Inc. Landscape Architect and Forester 1 Montgomery St., JERSEY UTY, N. J. Tree Renovation by Expert Operators. Stere- opticoD lectures od Horticulture and Arboriculture LARGE TREES OAKS and MAPLES Pinea and Hemlocks ANDORRA NURSERIES. Wm. Warner Harper. Prop. Chestnut HIU, PHILA., PA. 15 Acres Devoted Exclusively to PEONIES Our Seventeenth Year. Prices Right. Write ror List. GILBERT H. WiLD, Sarcoxie, Mo. The National Nut Growers' Association. THE 1910 CONVENTION The ninth annual convention of the National Nut Growers' Association will be held in Monticello, Fla., Novem- ber 1-5, 1910. As a nut growing cen- ter there are few places more inter- esting than Monticello. There are more and larger nut nurseries at that place than at any other in the world. In and around the city there are at least 2,000 acres of orchards, most of them being budded and grafted trees. Some of the oldest seedling pecan trees east of the Mississippi river are growing about the homes of the city. To those, therefore, who are interested in nut growing in any of its phases, there can be no more attractive place than Monticello, and certainly no better time to visit it than the above, when the nut crop of the year will be ripening; and nut growers from almost every nut growing state will be present. The eighth annual convention, held last year, was the best up to that time, and during the last year the associa- tion has greatly increased its mem- bership, and its financial condition is now the best in its history. Time, place, and circumstances, therefore, in- dicate that the api^roaching conven- tion will be a pre-eminent success. While more particular attention will be paid to pecans, yet the range of discussions will include all nuts that are commercially profitable. E.Kpert nut growers from all parts of the country will be present, and a programme is be- ing prepared that will cover practically all phases of the subject. Particular interest will attach to the report of the committee on varietal adaptation. This (-ommittee was appointed at the last annual convention and is dili- gently at work making inve.=:tigations as to the best varieties of nuts suited to each section. To meet and talk with the oldest and most progressive nut growers of the country will be well worth the trip to Monticello. Oppor- tunity will be afforded all visitors to see the nurseries and orchards in and around the city. The local committee of arrangements is also planning to make the social features of the con- vention memorable. I igio. The American Florist. 145 Arbor Vitae (Tlmya Occidentalis.) A BplcDdid stock of 3 to 4 ft. and 4 to 5 ft. trees. Write for descriptiooB aod prices. The Wm. H. Moon Co., MORRISVILLK. PA. Phoenix NurseiY Company Nur«erymen and Florieta BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS Send list of wants for prices. Wholesale catalog tor fall issued Sept. Ist. GLENWOPD NURSERY 44tti Year. Complete stocic of Nut. Fruit and OrDaioentat Trees. Shrubs. Roses. Evercreens. Conifers etc. American and Foreign Sales Agents for tbe celebrated Sober Paragon Chestnut Trees. Catalogue free upon request. GLEN BROTHERS. Rochester, N. Y. Glenwood Nursery. Established 1866. NF-:\V BHRRV, HIM.\I..\Y.A GIANT Berry Catalogue tree with Colored plates Berrydale Experlntent Gardens, Holland. Mich Storrs & Harrison Co. PAINESVILLE NURSERIES. CATALOGUES AND PRICE LISTS FREE ON APPLICATION PAINESVILLE, OHIO. ROSES A SPECIALTY. The Dingee £c Conard Co., WEST GROVE, PA, The Apple Crop. After a lengthened trip west, John Hall, secretary of the Western New Yorii Horticultural Society, says that conditions vary so mucli that "almost any opinion would be open to unfavor- able criticism." In New Yoric he con- siders the crops will average up quite as good as last year but the estimates as far west as Denver, Colo., are quite varied. When asked if the Empire state growers had anything to fear in western competition, Mr. Hall said : "New Yorlc has nothing to worry over from the west if its fruit growers will open up their trees to God's sunlight and give the fruit a chance to color, and do some thinning of fruit in order that the harvested product shall be of good size. We do not have to take any back seat as regards flavor, and, after all, the consumer would rather have a richly-flavored apple of medium size and color than a great, rosy- cheeked apple of poorer quality. "I might point out that the commis- sioner of agriculture in this state pro- poses to look after the packing end of the apple traffic this year, and those who have a 'weakness' toward uneven packing will do well to remember that the law of this state imposes a fine of .$50 on the man who packs with 'intent to deceive.' " BOBBINK &ATKINS World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products We are making an exhibit at the Florists' Convention and invite all Florists and Nurserymen attending the Convention to inspect the sam- ple products which we exhibit. We will have our Mr. Victor Morgan and Mr. William DeBree in attend- ance, who will reply to all questions and give visitors their attention. Evergreens, Conifers and Pines, Rhododendrons, hardy and forcing varieties, Azaleas, Easter and hardy kinds, Boxwood in all shapes, Flowering Shrubs, Bush and Standards, Shade, Standard and Weeping Trees, Hedge Plants in large variety, Trailing Plants, Vines and Climbers, Bulbs— Dutch, French and Japanese kinds, Palms and other Decorative Plants, Bay Trees in all shapes and sizes. Pot-grown Forcing Plants. Fruit Trees and all kinds of Small Fruits, Field-grown Roses, Hardy Herbaceous Plants, Herbs and Roots. TUBS — We mauufacture in all shapes and sizes. Rutherford Park Lawn Grass Seed. ASK FOR WHOLESALE CATALOGUE. Rutherford N.J. Nurserymen and Florists, BAY TREES Standard or Tree Shaped Stem about Crown. Each. Stem about Crown. Each- 45-48in. 26 in.... $7.50 45-4810. 30 in.... $10.00 46-50ln. 28in.... 8,00 46-54 in. 34in.... 12.00 46-53in. 40in.... 15.00 f-^ r-r^ Height. Each. Doz. 100 l-C/^'V' I f^^C 10tol2in $0.30 $3.00 $20.00 VjyJA^ 1 I ^W9 12tol5in 35 3.50 25.00 15 to 18 in., light ... .40 4.00 30.00 BostI Shaped 15 to 18in heavy 45 4 50 35.00 Thesedo not come in tubs. 20 to ?4 in 75 8,00 fl^LVflB I flB^J 3-inch Kt^ZO $ 2°ob V^fCVF I Vri^4'nch 35 3,50 5 rnch 60 6 ifl Choice varieties ^S :;:::::;;;;;;::•::: }J? {?:?? Vaughan's Seed Store WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. If you need ROSES, grafted (low) ROSA CAMNA, FRUIT WILDINOS. FOREST AND HEDQB PLANTS Write to i^udolf Schmidf, Rellingen in Holstein, (Germany), for special rates. I furnish only first-class goods at lowest possible cost. In stock : 6,000,000 Canina; 3,000,000 Fruit Wildings, etc. 146 The American Florist, Aug. 13, Chrysanthemums AND Aster Seeds Elmer D, Smith & Go., '^fi^' Boston Notes. The hard work which has been put in by Vice-President Pierce ot tlie S. A. F. is certainly bearing fruit, for every day new names are added to the list of those who are to attend the convention at Rochester, and it now looks as if this city would be well rep- resented. All the members have re- ceived the following circular letter from the Boston and Albany railroad : "Meeting of the Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticultu- rists, Rochester, N. Y., August 16-19, inclusive. "First class fares to Rochester are as follows: Boston to Rochester, $8,38; Worcester to Rochester, $7.73; Palmer to Rochester, $6.93; Springfield to Ro- chester, .J6.63; Pittsfield to Rochester, $5.58. Reduced fares have been au- thorized on the certificate plan. Go- ing tickets to be purchased August 12 to 17, inclusive. Ask ticket agent for certificate account of the meeting. Certificate when properly endorsed and vised at meeting will entitle original passenger to return ticket at three-fifths the fare until August 23." Anyone de- siring to join the party should address E. Allen Pierce, Waltham, Mass., who will gladly furnish all details of the trip. The absence of Thomas J. Bunnell, A. H. Hun & Co.'s genial salesman, from his weekly visit to the market has caused many inquiries as to his health, for he was sufifering more or less with rheumatism during the spring. But a trip to North Cambridge found him enjoying excellent health, and busy as the proverbial bee over- seeing the storing of the 5,000 tons of clay which will be moulded into pots the coming winter at this pottery. The clay has to be thoroughly dried and stored in that condition to prevent any possibility of frost getting into It before being handled at the pottery, and the unusual long spell of dry, hot weather has been very propitious, and kept him very close "on the job." William Malloy of J. D. Budlong Sons & Co. and Edward Welch of Welch Bros., sailed Saturday on the Romanic for Genoa. They intend to be gone about six weeks, traveling on the continent, and returning from England. The Romanic carried about 100 of the Boston Knights of Columbus, and our friends can be assured of a most en- joyable trip. At Edward Welch's sum- mer home at Old Orchard Beach, Me., the neighbors and friends gave him a rousing send-off before he left. N. F. McCarthy left this week for the Maine woods, where he expects to get a much needed rest. He will prob- ably be gone till the last of the month, returning by the way of the beaches. N. M. Silverman and family are at Winthrop Beach for August. E. J. Rogeau is back at the market from a month's stay in New Bruns- wick; he is looking quite well and fully recovered from the serious sickness which was reported early in July. Miscellaneous Plants Doz. 100 -'H 10 Boston, (Aug.) $4 50 4 ■in, $200 15 00 s -in. " 3 OJ 25 00 2Vi in. Whltroanl 5 00 4 -in. " 2 00 15 00 S -in. " 3 00 25 00 2 ■in. Asparagus Plu Nanus,.. 3 00 S -in. ■• ■• .. 1 03 7 UO 4 ■in, " ■■ •• .. 1 50 2 in. Asparagus Sprengeri,... 2 50 ji -in, • ,.. 1 00 hOO 4 ■in. ■■ ■■ . . 1 25 10 00 2 -in. Asstd.Ferns, dishes (\ms) 3 00 2 ■in. Cyclamen, 3 50 ■>, ■ in. ■• 1 CO 7 00 4 -in, " (Auff,) 2 00 15 00 2 ■in, Chinese Primrose 3 00 .^ -in, Obconlca Primrose 7 00 ■y •in. Celestial Peppers, 300 2 ■in, Jerusalem Cherries, 3 00 2 -in, Polnsettias, (1000*43.00) 5 00 2 -in, Smllax. 300 2V, -in, Cocos Weddellana 2 00 15 00 3 in,Pandanns Veltchll 3 50 Each .. 50 4 -in. Araucaria Excelsa, 2-3 trers 6 in. Araucaria Glauca, 3-4 tiers 1 75 6 -in. Araucaria Compacta, 34 tiers 1 75 Kentia Forstcriana. single plants, 7 in, 6 to 7 leaves, 34 to 36 in Same made-up. 3 plants to pet 32 to34 in Same made-up, 3 plants to pot 36to40-in Kentia Belmorcana 7-in, pot, 6-7 leaves, 34-36 in 7-in, pot, 6 7 leaves, 28-30 in 6-in, pot, 5-6 leaves. 26-28 in 4 in, pot perl00$35,00 2^in, pot.... per 100 10.00 Doz. $600 Each $ 3 50 3 00 4 00 4 CO 3 00 1 75 35 0. U. AUGSPUR6ER & SONS CO., box 394. Peoria, III. CHRYSANTHEMIMS Bush Plants for Show Purposes We have some fine plants of standard varieties, including single flowering sorts for immediate delivery. 6-inch 60c each; $6.00 per dozen 10-inch $1 50 each 8-inch 85c each; 9.00 per dozen Write f«r Varieties. VAUG HAN^S SEED STORE 84-86 Randolph St., CHIC&GO. 25 Barclay St., NEW YORK Greenhouses, Nurseries and Trial Grounds: Western Springs, 111. All Plants F. O. B. Western Springs, 111. GRAFTED ROSE PLANTS Toung Stock. Very Choice, Strong Plants 400 Richmond, 3-incli. at $12.00 per 100 2000 Pink Killarney, 3' ^ and 4-inch, at 15.00 per 100 500 Pink Killbrney, 3-inch, at 12.00 per 100 1000 Wlllte Killarney, 31 2 -inch, at 15.00 per 100 All plants shipped from Hinsdale, 111. BASSETT & WASHBURN Office and Store: 76 Wabaslt Ave., CHICAGO. Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL. Sprengeri, Iris, Spren^erl, at $15,00 per 1000; good stock, German Iris, in mixed colors at $2,00 per 100, ALBERT M. HERR, fieraniums, t^L^^ Ricard. Poitevine and S. A. Nutt. Orders boolted tor delivery on or before Oct. 15 at $16.00 per 1000. Lancaster, Pa. Frank Good of Good & Halliday, Buf- falo, N. Y., a former Bostonian, is vis- iting old friends and relatives, and re- newing old acquaintances, and inci- dentally pushing his novelties. J. M. Cohen at the Co-operative Mar- ket has returned from a trp to Lake Champlain and northern Vermont. He reports having had a glorious time. William Penn is back in the store from tlie Maine sea shore, giving his brother, Henry, a chance to recuperate along the Maine coast. The ruddy glow of the cheeks and the sprightly step mark the return of the early vacationists. ■W. H. Elliott returned this week from a sliort stay in the woods of Aros- took Co. in Maine. E. A. W. Geranium Growers "c^nZtiof^ should inspect "MiUer'S Pride" (seed- ling). It will be there. T. M. MILLER, Florist, JANESVILLE. N. Y. Gardner, Mass. — Carl J. Erlckson is having plans prepared for the re-con- struction of the greenhouses which were destroyed by fire June 26, and has already laid the foundation walls for three new greenhouses. The new houses are to be 10x92, 32x50 and 16x50 ft ft. I IQIO. The American Florist. 147 One of our specialties is growing up to S-in, and lO-in. for vases, baskets, etc. Our varieties include 2H-in. 3-in. 4-iD. 5-in. Bostons $5 00 $10 CO $15 00 $25 00 Whltmani 7 50 15 00 25 00 50 00 Amerpohli 7 50 15 00 25 00 50 00 Scottli 7 51 1500 25 00 50 00 Plumosus 3 50 8 00 15 00 25 00 Sprengeri, 2 50 5 00 12 50 25 00 Maiden Hair 5 00 15 00 25 00 Small Ferns 5 00 6-in. 7-in. 8-in. Bostons $40 00 $60 00 $H0 00 Whltmani 75 00 100 00 150 00 Amerpohli 75 CO 100 06 15100 Scottli, 7500 ICOOO 15000 Plnmosns, 50 00 100 00 Maiden Hair,. ... Specimens lO-in. and up. $2.50 Primroses, Chinese Obconica and Forbesii, 2H- '■ in. at $5.00; 3-in $8 00 per 100 Cyclamen, 2>.i in at $5.00: 3-in. JfS.CO per 100. Celestial Pepoers. 24-in.}2 50: 3 in, %1 50 per 100. Jerusalem iherries, 2K2 in.$4.O0: 3 in. $8.10 per 100. Poinsettias, 2H-in. at $6 00 per 100. Cinerarias, IV, in. at $5 00 per lOO Hydrangeas, 2V. in. *5 00; 3 in. $8.00: 4-in. $12.50 6-in S'c. and 'I in.^l.OO. Flowering Begonias, 3 in, nt $5.no per 1(0. Rex Begonias, 2!/2-in. at $5.00: 3in..*10 00; 4 in. $25.C0per IPO. Fancy Caladiums, 4in. at 25c each. Araucarias, fine plants at. <1.00 each, k special Ijargain. E.xtra good values in all kinds of Ferns: Bostons. Whitmani. Amerpohli. Plumosus. Spri-ngeri and Maiden Hair. Aslf for our other lists In season. GEO. A. KUHL, Wholesale Grower, PEKIN, ILL. SPECIALTIES. Roses, from 3 in pots. Cbrysajithemnms Carnations for fall delivery. Smilax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers. £i^"?o% PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants JOHN scon, Rntland Rd. a E.45tb St. BROOKLYN. N. Y. Whltmani Ferns 21/2-in., $6.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 260 at 1000 rate. Magnifica, ^Vi-'m., $15.00 per 100. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON, Whitman, Mass. Fort Myers, Fla. In south Florida everything is boom- ing at present. There are many peo- ple making their winter homes here building houses and decorating their gardens with palms, which grow luxu- riantly. Nearly all the varieties of cocos, phoenix, Caryota urens, Seafor- thia elegans, Oreodoxia regalis and La- tania Borbonica are used, but tliey t .-e scarce in large sizes. People will not wait till they grow, but pay big prices for them. Dracaena Massangeana and its variety, Lindeni, Pandanus Veitchii. P. utilis, crotons and acalyphas do well here, and give plenty of color. The fin- est vines are Bignonia venusta and Bougianvillea glabra and both are very beautiful here. The Everglade Nursery Co. is a young concern but reliable. They have thousands of eucalyptus seedlings which grow very rapidly. S. LEADER in our Specialties : The Araucarias LEADER Neph. Ferns 15,000 now ready, in all sizes and varieties. LEADER in Azalea lodica Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, Palms, Etc. Leader in prices. Leads you into wealth. GODFREir ASCHMANN'S SONG. Tune: "John Brown's Body. In the early morning sunlight upon the sea I go To search the lands of Europe for the finest plants that grow. I only buy the very best; those only you must know .■\re good enough for me. In the towns of little Belgium there are Araucarias fair. And .\zaleas with their promise of enchanting beauty rare. I mean to best tite world with my shipment over there. Just good enough for me. I leave at home in my house the loveliest F'erns on earth. And mean to match them with tall Palms of quite transcendent worth. My Cyclamen and Primroses I've tended from from their birth. .Ml good enough for me. When I come home I want you all to come and see my show; The sight of my Lorraines will set your heart and eyes aglow; The hi-alth and beauty, bloom and leal, then only will you know What's good enough for me. ^^" Ki- mem her. it is the wideawake man tliat is not alraid to invest a dollar that makes the money. ^~ Please look at our special low prices (or taperior stock. \raucaria Excelsa, raised from top cuttings.no seedlings, Plants. 5-5^2-6-7 in. pots, 12-15 18 20- 25-3U in. hieh. 3-4 5 6 tiers. 2-3-4-5 years old. 35c. 50c. iiOc. 75c. ;^l.CO. $1 25 to If 50 each. Robusta Compacta, Eicelsa Glauca, 6 in. pots. $1.00 to $1.25 each. Kentia Forsteriana, in tine shape 6-in. pots. 30 35 40-45 in. high. 4-5-6 years old. 75c. $».0i. 41,25. Jl.SO. $2,00 to $2.50 each; 4 in.. 3Sc each. 25 in. high Kentia Belmoreana, 25 31-35 40 in. high. S-5h-6 7 in. pots, 5-6 7 years old. 50c. 75c. $1.00. $1.25. %\ 50 to $2 03 each; 4-in.. 25c each. Kentia Belmoreana, IVi to 3 in.. 10c each. Standard Bay Trees, l-foot tubs. 7 ft. high from bottom up. 2 X 2 crown, $8 CO per pair. Cyclamen Grandiftora, best strain. 4 in.. 15c. Nephrolepls (Ferns), Boston. Scottii. Whitmani. Scholzeli. 4-in.. 25c; 5. V/i and 6-in.. 35c. 40c andSOc, Ferns (or Dishes, big assortment. 2H-in. pots, at $3.00 per 100. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, deep pink. 4-iD., 25c. Begonia Lonsdale, pale pink, 4 in., only 25c. Sago Palms, ready July 15. 6-7-8 in. pots, from S to 20 leaves 10c per leaf. Cocos Weddelllana, 3 in. pots. 18c to 20c. Primula Obconica, best strain. 4 in., 10c; 5-in., in bloom. 15c. We have an unsurpassed strain of Solanom MaltUlomm (Jerusalem Cherries). Can offer only a limited quantity. 2H-in. pots, $5,00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. AH plants must travel at purchaser's risk. GODFREY ASCHMANN Wholesale Grower and Importer of Potted Plants, 1012 West Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Good Plant Stock For Sale 5000 American Bcaaties, at 8c 20CO Maids, at 5c 300 Gardenias, extra fine 15c All plants in 4-in. pots. Also 10 secondhand 4-iD hot water valves at$2.50 each. BRANT-HENTZ FLOWER CO., MADISON, N. J. Carnations F. DORNER & SONS CO. La Fayette, Ind. Minneapolis, Minn. — Fire starting from sparlvs from a furnace caught in tlie rubbish in the basement of Julius Rieclc's greenhouse. Forty-seventh av- enue N and Bryant avenue, July 18, causing damage estimated at $300. About 500 square feet of glass was broken and many of the plants were damaged by smoke. A New Fern NEPHROLEPIS GIATRASII Awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Horticultural Society of New York. Prices: in 214-inch pots, |2.00 per dozen; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. 26 plants at 100 rates; 250 plants at 1000 rates. Orders delivered in rotation as received. Now Ready for delivery. GEORGE GIATRAS, 463 Summit Ave., West Hobolcen,N. J. BROOKLYN. N. Y. — The Brooklyn Wholesale Cut Flower Market has filed a certificate of incorporation with the secretary of state. The capital stock is placed at $5,000, consisting of shares of 350 each, and the directors for the first year are Samuel Lewis, Lena Lewis and Abraham Hanig of this city. 148 The American Florist. Aug- I3s Cyclamen ADVANCE 2-in. 4c; 3-in. 7c; 4-in. ISc. These cyclamen were grown from our own choice selected seed plants and there are no better to be had. These must be shifted or sold this coming week. Cash or reference. Satisfaction guaranteed. FLORAL CO., Dayton, Ohio. Extra Fine Rose Stock Per 100 I'cr 10.0 lOCO Vr'r\n. Cardinal $10 00 $VJ 00 600 ,^>-2 in. Perle 7 50 70 00 2500 :^2 in. Richmond .... SCO 45 CO 1000 2!-2 in. KalMrln 3 00 25 CO Smilax, .?-in $10 00 per 1000 Sprengeil, : in., ready for shift .... 25 00 per 1000 Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove,Ill. Marechal Niel Roses... Extra Choice, Z'/j-inch, $3.50 per lou; .fiO.OO per lOGO. What do you neeil in rose plants, now or spring? Milwaukee Notes. Summer business has been above the average at the E. Welke Co.'s store, 75- Third street. H. R. Marquardt, who is in charge made a trip to Chicago last week, buying stock for the firm. Sev- eral new greenhouses are being added and the work is being loolced after by Mr. Welke. The material was pur- chased from A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Sheffield avenue, Chicago. Eisner Bros, have bought the green- houses, formerly owned by Henry Mackerey, 1153 Buffuni street. Henry has charge of the store on Pond du Lac avenue and Chris, has charge of the greenhouses. The men are busy planting and at present are putting in carnations. R. Lietz who bought the Johannes Bros, store, 1433 Fond du Lac avenue, reports business good. Mr. Lietz enjoys a good steady trade and also does a large funeral business. He hails from Detroit and was formerly in the em- ploy of the L. Bemb Floral Co. of that city. Robt. Zepnik, 147 Lincoln avenue, is remodeling his store and ' rebuikUng five greenhouses. Fire damaged the store some time ago, temporary repairs were made but now the building is being put in first-class shape. A new ice box is also being installed. Miss E. Vollnar of the Loveland Floral Co., 97 Wisconsin street, spent a few days of last week in Chicago on business. Miss Siegel had charge of the store during her absence. F. Hesse and wife, 392 Grove street, returned from Conover July 30, where they had been spending their vacation. They leave in a few weeks on an auto trip from here to Phestigo. Stewart Floral Co., C61 Third street, report that outside of the funeral and wedding work business is very quiet. Nohos & Co., 211 Grand avenue, are enjoying a good transient trade. Busi- ness has been good this season. Montreal. Trade last week was somewhat quiet with some retailers, while others re- port a very good trade in funeral work and moderate priced bouquets. There is also a brisk demand for Boston ferns at about %\. Flowers are plenti- ful; peas are a little spoiled by the heavy rains, but will be all right again in a couple of days. Asters are not as good as in former years and as yet scarce. On Sunday, August 7, 15 members of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club spent an enjoyable day in the moun- Orders booked now for the New Seedling Pink Carnation I I "THE CONSTANT" Grown by WM. BESTER, Hagerstown, Md. Cuttings ready in Feb., 1910. Descriptive circulars and sample blooms mailed on request. PRICE: $8.00 per loO; $75.00 per 1000. Miniature Immortelle limblems, Gold, Silver and Purple Felt, Block and Script Letters, Chenille and Worsted Purple and Lavender Script Lettering. Clock Dials, Japanese Air Plants, Partridge Berries, Novelties in Pearl, China and Birch Bark, Etc. Write for Catalogue. Address G.$.FORD, I FJorists' Supplies, Novelties. Etc. Established 1881. Box 461.5, iiwui i UIH) Tioga Branch conducted by A. M. FORD, Tloga, Phila., Pa. Also represcntine A. HERRMANN, Florists' Supplies and Metal Designs, 404-412 E. 34th St., New York, and others. West Park, Phila,, Pa, | I I>o KTot Ad[i:§&«s^ Sooiirxg OUR EXHIBIT OF Gladiolus Blooms During the Convention of S. A. F and O. H. JOHN LEWIS CBILDS, Floral Park, N. Y. tains at St. Agathe. The twentieth annual picnic, held at King Edward park, was a very successful and en- joyable one, a good list of sporting events being brought off in fine style. A number of gardeners and florists left with Secretary Hall for the con- vention of the Canadian Horticultural Association at St. Catherines. Ont. Luck. Stillwater Minn. Frank Rice has taken one of Frank Berry's places and started in the retail business here. Caldwell, O. — C. E. Reisling, for the past four and one-half years with G. L. Huscroft of Steubenville, is starting in the greenhouse business here with his brother, F. C. Reisling, who is identified with the Washington base- ball team, under the title of Reisling Bros. Three houses are now in course of erection, 20x75 feet each, and car- nations will be grown chiefly this sea- son. More houses will be added for roses next year. Brockville, Ont. — The planting of new stock, potting ferns, cyclamens and primulas is steadily going on, and the continued dry weather keeps the trade plying the hose' during extra hours mornings and evenings. The lit- tle demand just now for cut flowers is mostly satisfied from outdoor cutting, for outdoor flowers are now more plentiful. Asters and gladioli are com- ing in. Roses and carnations are not very good, but lilies and valley are satisfactory. GLADIOLI You are invited to visit our exhibit at Rochester next week and get acquainted. E. E. STEWART, Rives Junction, Mich. Waverly, Mass. — Frank Nesbit has resigned his position with Edgar Bros. Indianapolis, Ind. — The W. J. & M. S. Vesey Co. of Fort Wayne was incor- porated here as dealers in cut flowers with capital stock lfri4,000. Wm. J., Margaret and Sally Vesey and Wm. J. Vesey, Jr., are incorporators. Brampton, Ont. — The Dale Estate has graduated two enterprising business men in Mark Henderson and Walter Calvert. These have recently launched into the trade on their own accounts. Mark Henderson starts out with two 50-foot houses. Walter Calvert was connected with the Dale concern in the capacits' of foreman of the chrysanthe- mum department and other work. He also starts out with two 50-foot houses. Savanna, III.— J. Y. Lambert & Son were awarded the first prize for dec- orated auto in the Fourth of July pa- rade, turning out a handsomely dec- orated car. In the front Asparagus Sprengeri and cream roses were used, pink and white carnations, roses and smilax being used for the body and canopy. Large bows and streamers of ribbon and plumes were also used and heightened the effect. tgio. The American Florist. 149 We will have a complete line of Samples of Craig's Specialties at Rochester Including Crotons, Ficus Pandurata, Begonia Lorraine, Cyclamen, Dracaenas in variety, Arecas, Phoenix Roebelenii, Nephroiepis in variety, Pandanus Veltchii and Utilis, Etc. Our exhibit will be in charge of our Mr. Wm. P. Craig and Mr. Duncan MaCflW. The stock offered this year is of exceptional quality and sure to please the most critical buyer. Look for Us, We Will Look for You. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, ^.Z.Z^'^^.. Branch, Norwood, Pa. Fall List now ready. Send for one. A CORDIAL INVITATION Is extended to all local and visiting florists and their friends to Come and See our fine collection of market plants of all kinds Our Boston Ferns, Pandanus, Crotons and Palms arc in first rate condition and we have a lot of young stock of all kinds that will interest you. THE FINEST STOCK IN THE WEST Frank Oechslin "^'ii'iokoo Examine Our Exhibit at the Convention JULIUS ROEHRS CO RUTHERFORD, NEW JERSEY. ADVERTISERS. Send GODO Early tor u%\ Servloe. 160 The American Florist. Aug. 13, TRADE LIST Clematis, paniculata. stronif piMnts. $10.00 piT UX); Passlflora coerulea, 3in. pots $5.00 per 100. Rose Geraniums, 3 in. pots. $4.00 per 100. Plants Irom 2'-2-m. pots. $3.00 per 100; Chrysanthemums, White Cloud Pacific Su- preme, Golden Glow, Ivory, Bailey. Klondike, Lulu. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2in. pots. $2.00 per 100; 2^2 in ois, $3,00 per 100. Salvia, ontin'. 3-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Begonia Vernon n bloom, 3-in. pots, $S,00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, strong plants from 3in. pots $5 lO per 100. Poinsettias, 3-iD. pots. $5.00 per 100. C. EISELE, 1 1th and Westmoreland Sts. Pliiladelpiiia, Pa. Indianapolis. FLORISTS' CLUB PICNIC. All the stores were closed on Thurs- day afternoon in order that the dealers might take in the florists' picnic and most of them did. There were 1G5 florists there. Two special cars filled to overflowing with the gay crowd left the traction station for the scene of the festivities, Bertermann's Grove near Cumberland. Throughout tlie cars and in every noolt and corner and in everyone's hand was a bouquet. The tables in the grove were also decorated with immense vases of hydrangea. Un- der the direction of the committee. Homer Wiegand, Sydney Smith and Fred Hukreide, races were run by the men, boys, little girls, young ladies and married women. Among the prize winners were John Zoylan, Robert Fohl, Norman Hukreide, Carl Eisner, Helen Rieman, Frieda Rieman, Clara Rodenbeck, Miss ]L,ouise Rieman, Miss Esther Strickland, Mrs. Degnan and Mrs. Albert Reinken. There was also a ball game in which the florists of the south side defeated those of the north side by a score of 11 to 1. During the entire afternoon an orchestra furnished music while 500 pints of beer and as many cheese and ham sandwiches, to- gether with 10 gallons of ice cream made up the refreshments. About three o'clock a scouting party was organized and the Bertermann swamps on the south side of the Na- tional road were explored. The visit- ing florists found many things of in- terest in these swamps. The new greenhouse which is being added to the Bertermann plant was also closely in- spected and much favorable comment was expressed. Among those who took prominent part in the festivities were Harry Rieman, special conductor in charge; Ernest Rieman, master of ceremonies; John Hartje, official umpire of the ball game; Herman Young, race prize distributer; Irwin Bertermann, cigar distriljuter; Mrs. Herle, disher- out of the ice cream; and the follow- ing members of the picnic committee : Chas. Pahud, Billy Roepke, Homer Wiegand. Irwin Bertermann, A. J. Bauer, Fred Hukriede, and Sydney Smith. Many came out in automobiles and several prominent out-of-town florists took the opportunity to become better acquainted with the city broth- ers by joining in the good time. Dur- ing the course of the afternoon A. Wiegand became somewliat indisposed and was taken into the city in an automobile by his son George and one of the employes in the store of A. Wie- gand & Sons. NOTES. The asters at John and August Grande's places are not doing very much this year. John says he can- not account for the dwindling away of the plants. John Grande's chrysan- CaliiorniQ Reliable Bvlb Company LEEDHAM'S HOME-GROWN BULBS are better and cheaper than imported stock. Wlien you order our bulbs, you get just what you order of strong, vigorous and healthy bulbs. NOTE THESE PRICES: Per 1000 Per 1000 Stella $ 2.00 Double Von Sion...$ 10.00 Figaro 2 00 Sir Watkin 10.00 Cynosure 2.00 Princeps 10.00 Empress 10.00 Emperor 12.00 Paper White 8.00 Grand Monarque... 2.00 Order now or send for complete wholesale price list. THE LEEDHAM BULB CO., ^^^.?^ FIELD -GROWN Dorothy Gordon Carnation NOW READY Strong, Clean, Stocky Plants, $12 per lOO; $100 per lOOO JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Wyncotc, Pa. themum plants are certainly looking healthy and no doubt he will have some of the finest flowers on the mar- ket this year. For the convenience of the many friends and patrons of the Hobbs nur- sery at Bridgeport, Ind., C. M. Hobbs & Sons have opened oSices in the State Life building. These ofljces are in charge of O. A. Hobbs who has met with remarkable success since locating in this city. John Rieman had a large gathering around his festive board at his Broad Ripple summer home last Thursday and found that his efforts to attend the florists' picnic were all in vain when he attempted to desert the gath- ering there. B. F. Hensley, when present at the florists' picnic, expressed his intention of closing a deal for a new Richmond automobile for pleasure use. Bertermann Bros. Co., is having its rapid delivery truck repainted, and is using wagons for delivery purposes. Edward Bertermann is back from his extensive vacation trip and is look- ing well. A. W. B. Detroit. The Florists' Club annual outing to Bois Blanc Island took place Friday, August 5, and was most successful in all respects. The weather was fine, and the hour and a half boat ride down the river was in itself a pleasur- able feature, and upon landing at the island the ball game was immediately commenced and the teams were cap- tianed by Robert Rahaley and M. Bloy. The feature of the game was the batting and base running of Captain Rahaley, and was most exciting till Rahaley's team piled up a lead of six runs and the result from this time was never in doubt. The final score was 13 to C. Victory for Rahaley's team. The other events followed in quick suc- cession and awards made as follows : Girl's mce (12 years). — Mildred Mills, first; Margaret Carey, second. Shoe String race (boys 12 years). — Howard Knope. first: Albert Reno, second. Boy's race (16 years). — B. Pautke. first; Mar- vin Bloy, second. Girl's race (16 years). — Mamie Ciire.v. first: (Catherine Mulso, second. FIELD -GROWN CARNATIONS Clean, healthy plants. Only a limited number to offer. Per 100 WHITE PERFECTION $7.00 O. P. BASSETT 6.00 WINONA 6.00 J. A. BUDLONG 39 Randolph St., Chicago. Married ladies' race. — Mrs. Mills, first: Mrs. Bloy. second. Hundred yards dash for men. — Hugh Watson, first; Ernest Ciessow, second. Egg race, for ladies. — Ruth Knope. first; Cath- erine Mulso, second. Pipe race (men). — Ernest Ciessow. first: J. K. Stock, second. Three-legged race. — Hugh Watson and Emeet Ciessow, first: Tony Schmidt and H. Mass. sec- ond. Running broad Jump. — Hugh Watson, first: T. Miller, second. Running hop. skip and jump. — Hugh Watson, first: T. Miller, second. Game of quoits.— M. Bloy. first; J. F. Sulli- van, second. Tug of war. — J. K. Stock's team was victor. The donors of the various prizes were : Kenneth Anderson, E. A. Scrib- ner, Hugo Schroeter, Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, A. Pochelon, M. Bloy, Hammond Paint and Slug Shot Works, J. K. Stock. The stagnant condition of business the day of the outing easily permitted most of the florists to attend and make the annual club affair the splendid success it was. Robert Rahaley, manager of the Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, is en- joying a vacation with his wife at Mackinac Island the whole of this week, but will return in time to Join the delegation to Rochester, which leaves by boat Monday evening, August 15, at 5 o'clock. Many of this party will extend their trip to other eastern points after the convention adjourns. E. A. Fetters and wife will visit New York, Philadelphia and Washington be- fore returning home. J. F. S. I I^rO. The American Florist, 151 ORCHIDS! We will have ON EXHIBITION at the Convention of the S. A. F.S | O.H., Aug. 16-19, in | Rochester, N. Y., | a number of Orchids as samples, £ both imported and established, of g the most popular kinds, such as g Cattleyas, Laellas, Dendroblums, ^ Oncldiums, Vandas, g Cypripediums, Etc. % Yonr inspection of same is S cordially invited, g LAGER & HIRRELL i ? SUMMIT, N. J. I I^r-i ixx r* o « o Forbesi, 2-iD. $2.00 per 100: Cbinese Primroses, 2-in. $2.00 per 100: Primula Obconica, 2 in.. Alba, Rosea, Lilac, Hybrlda, nnbra, $2.00 per 100: Gigantea, Carmine, Kewcnsii, $3.00 per 100. ROOTCD CUTTINGS. Prepaid: Stevla, 7Sc per 100. $6.00 per 1000. Cash with order. BYER BROS., Ghambersburg, Pa. See It at Rochester NEW CARNATION "CHRIS FM AS CHEER" Easy to prow. Easy to sell. It will make a fortuae foryou. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. Baltimore. There have been some showers but very partially and those who were neglected, Think very inequitably dis- tributed, which have mitigated some- what the severe drought, but in dis- tricts which were not reached by the refreshing rains the crops are getting into a condition which is almost hope- less. Business keeps dull, and little but funeral work is doing. The meeting of the State Horticul- tural Society held recently at O. Har- rison's, Berlin, Md., was well attended, the city being represented by about 40 visitors. Mr. Harrison proved a gener- ous and agreeable host and all who at- tended were charmed with his hospi- table treatment. Many of those at- tending the meeting, after the formal sessions were ended, went over to Ocean City to enjoy the sea breezes and bathing. Frederick Fischer, of Bengies, Bal- timore county, general florist, died last week. Mr. Fischer was a German who had been in this country about 15 years, and had won the respect of his neighbors and the trade. The business will be continued by his son Paul. Misses Matilda and Rose Held left Saturday for a voyage abroad and will visit many of the principal cities of the European continent, their trip be- ^^fc ^ W ^^^^ W 1^^ *^^^^ ^'*^ Gov. Herrick, Princess of m/ Ifl Bl H^ I ^^^ Wales, fine field - grown W ■ m V ■ ,■ , ■ w^ plants, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 ■ ^ ^^ ^^^ ^^^ -^ **-^ per 1000. Ivady Campbell $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 ASTER PLANTS Sample's Branching, White, Pink, Lavender $1.75 per 1000 Primulas, Chinese and Obconica, Cineraria (dwarf), Double Alyssum and Asp. Sprengeri, 2i'2-in $2.00 per 1(X); 300 for $5.00 Celery ami Cabbage Plants, best varieties $1.00 per 1000; $7.50 for 10,000 Parsley, double curled $1.50 per 1000 J. G. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. r SIMPLY BECAUSE WE MUST HAVE ROOM We Are Closing Out Our Orchid Stock 1 ENTIRELY. WE CAN STILL SUPPLY Each ..$2.00 Each .. .50 .. 1.00 250 Cattleya Tilanae and 100 Cattleya Labiata, at $2.00 209 Cyprlpcdlum Leeaniim, at. Cattleya Schroederae all sold. 100 150 Cattleya Percivallana, at $1.00 Balance sold. Tbey Are the Best Value in Orchid Stock You E^er Bou^l. All established plants and warranted to flower. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J . Asparagus Primroses Per 1000 Per 100 $2 00 200 Plumosus, 2!^-in. pots Sprengcrt, 2^ in. pots Ready Sept. 15. Pans; Seed, new crop Per oz. Giant Flowering $ 4 00 Kewensis, Yellow CUnese and Forbesi Obconica Alba and Rosea Obconica Gigantea 25 00 Per 1000 Per lOO $2 00 .$18 00 2 00 2 00 3 00 -Cash. NoC. O. D.- JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O. ORCHIDS... Lardest Imoorters, Exporters, Growers, and Hybridists in the World. SANDER, St. Albans, Eng. NEW YORK OFFICE: 258 Broadway, Room 721 T. MEtLSTROM. A^ent. ORCHIDS Jast Arrived in fine condition : Oncidium Varicosum Kogersii. O. Marsballiaouro. O. Forbesii. Laelia Purpurata. L. CiDnabarioa, Cattleya CitriDa, Odontoglossum Grande. CARILLO & BALDWIN, Mamaroneck, N. Y. Orchids, Cattleyas Dendrobiums, Laelias, Odontoglossums. G.L. FREEMAN CO. FALL RIVER, MASS. ing expected to extend over about tiiree montiis. Mrs. Zimmerman, of E. Monument, is another of the local florists who are spending the vacation season abroad. She is visiting Germany and reports having an enjoyable time. Ernst W. and Albert G. Fiedler have returned from their European trip, in good health and spirits and pleased with the experiences abroad. S. B. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOl WANT. G ■ailinms, Nutt. Perkins. Grant, La Favorite. .C. $1.25: 2-in. pota. $2.00: Sin., $4.00 per 00: Vtaud. Castellane, Poltevlne lanlin. Ricard. Buchner. R. C. $1.50; 2-iD. pots, $2.50; 3-in..$5.00 per 100. Whltmaiti Ferns 4in. 25c each. Vlnca Var., 2-in. $2.00 per 100. Roses, Bride Maidsand Gates.3 in.,$5.0Operl0O. Dracena Ind., 4-in.. $io.OO per 100. Cash with order. No C. O. L). All shipmenti at risk of purchasers, after beinE delivered to the express companies properly packed in food order GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing I Wliitmani, 3-inch stock. 6c.; 4 in. $1.50 per doz. Snperblssima, 4 inch. 15c. 6-inch 25c each. W. W. COLES, KOKOMO, INDIANA. Mention the American Florist when writing JOSEPH HEACOCK CO. WYNCOTE, PA. Qrowers of Fine Kentias Send for Price List. Mention the American Florist when writing 152 The American Florist. Auf ^J. Index to Advertisers Advanco LoThe...\IV Advance Floral Co. .HS Alpha Klcral Co. ..134 .AmL'rican Spawn Co.UO AmIinK E C 127 .Anderson KloCo....l35 .■\ndcrson S .A 134 .^ndorrJt .Nurscrii's ..144 .AnBormu-'lliT Geo t^iJS .Aphiou iMf« Co .^rd Special Cover .^schmann Godfrey . . 147 Atlanta Floral Co 135 . .AugspurKcr U& SonUS Baer lulius 134 Baker Wakefield ColfeO Ball Clias I) It Barrows H H & Son 147 Bassetl& Washburn 125 146 Bayersdorfer H 12*; BeavenE A 13: Berger Bros 129 Berning H G Mi Berrydale E.\p Gar . \1V 145 Berwind White Coal Co 159 Bertermann Bros Col34 Black Chas 144 Black Gcra Coal & Coke Co 159 Blackistone Z D 134 Bobbink &Atkins ...145 Boddington AT 13S Bodgerjno S'SonsCoXII Boland] B Co 13« Brant-Hentz Flo Co. 147 Braslan Seed Gro ColSn Breitmeyer's J Sons. 134 Bridge man's .XII Brill Francis 137 Brown fetcr 137 BudlongJ A 124 150 Buds 137 Burpee W A & Co .. 2nd Special Cover Byer Bros 151 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 132 Calif Cut Flo Mkt.. 13U Camp Conduit Co...\I V Carrillo & Baldwin 151 Chase Bros Co 143 ChiCarn Co I Chi House WreckCol52 Childs John Lewis ..14S Clark The EB Co... 138 Clarke's Sons David . 134 Cleveland CutFlo Col35 Coles WW 151 Cooke GeoH 135 Cot8onasGeo&Co..l32 Cowee W J 164 Craig Robt Co 149 Crawhursi A E 162 Crufap Frank F 135 Cunningham Jos H.. 151 Daniels & Fisher 135 Dards Chas 161 Davis W B 135 Deamud J B Co VI Dennison Mfg Co... 167 Derby Henry 16S Detroit Flower Pot. .169 Dietsch A &Co 166 DillerCask'y& Keenl69 Dillon J L I Dingee &Conard Col45 Domer F & Sons Col47 Dreer H A VII 168 DunlopJohnH 135 Kagle Machine Wks.170 Edwards Fold'g Boxl69 Eichholz Henry 151 Eisele C ISO Eldridge Coal Co... .158 Elliott W H 128 Ellwanger&Barry.\n44 Em mans Geo M 151 Eyres H G 134 Fisher HA &Co... 134 FiskeSeedCo XII Florists' Hail Assn.. 170 Flower Growers Mktl27 Foley Mfg Co 167 For Sale and Rent. .123 FordG S 148 FordMC 131 Foster Mans6eldCoXI V Hreeman G L 151 FromentHE 131 Frost Chas 137 Galvin Thos F 134 Garland Geo M Co.. 165 Gasser J M Co 134 Gem City Boiler Co. .163 Giatras Geo 147 Giblin & Co 163 Glenn Bros 145 Gols'n Doan CoalCol59 Gorham &Chapline.l70 Gude Bros 134 Guttman Alex J 131 HarrisSG 143 Harris burg-Franklin Coal Co 158 Hart GeoB 130 Heacock Jos Co. 150 151 HomI John & Son. .135 Herr Albert M 1 1(. Herrmann .A 164 Hess & Swoboda — 134 Hews A H&Co Ui'i Hilfinger Bros 169 Hill The EG Co.... I HinnersGeoRCo...l.S9 Hippard E 162 Hitchings&Co 162 Hoerbur Bros 127 Holm &Olson 135 Holton & Hunkel...l28 Hooker H M Co 160 HuntE H X IgoeBros. 164 International Floral .Association 13> International For- wardtne Co .... 126 IsbellSM & Co. ...XII Jackson & Perkins.. X Johnson D D 170 Johnson W W&SonXII Johnston Heating Col63 Kastingr W F Co ...131 Keller Geo & Sons.. 169 Keller J B & Sons... 135 Kellogg Geo M . . . 135 Kennicott Bros Co.. 127 Ky Tob Product Co. 168 KesslerBros 131 King Construct n Col65 Konigslow B' 169 Kohr A F 160 Kramer I N & Son. 169 Krick's Letters 169 Kroeschell Bros Co. .161 Kruchten John 127 Kuebn C A 123 Kuhl Geo A 147 Kyle &Foerster 127 Lager & Hurrell 151 Landreth SeedCo...Xll Langjahr AH 131 Leedham BulbCo...l50 Leedle Floral Co.. .148 Lord& Burnham. XIII McCallumCo 129 McConnell .Alex 135 McCray Refrig. Co.. 169 McCullough's J M Sons Co 128 McKellar Chas. W.. 126 McKenna P ]3» Mastin J G& Co. ...168 Matthews Florist.... 135 May & Co L L 135 Mette Henry 137 Met Material Co... XIV Meyer John C & C0.I6S MichellHFCo . . 137 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 132 Millang Aug 131 Miller T M 146 Moninger J C Co 4th Special Cover Moon The Wm HCol45 Moore Hentz &Nashl3t Morehead Mfg Co... 152 Morse C C & Co. ...136 Munk Floral Co 128 Murphy William .... 128 Murray Samuel 135 Myers Florist 1.^4 Nat Flo B of Trade.. 132 Natural Guano Co. ..170 NY Cut Flower Ex.131 Niessen Leo Co 129 Northern States Coal & Mining Co 158 Oeschlin Frank 149 Palethorpe P R Co. .168 Palmer W J & Sons. 1,35 Park Floral Co 1,?4 Pape &Bergmann .XII Perfection Chom Co 168 Peters & Reed Pot'yltj9 Peterson J .A I Phoenix Nursery Co. 145 Pierce F O Co 168 Pierson FRC0....I 132 Pitou Eugene Jr. ...143 Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 1.36 Pittsburg Cut FloCoI29 Pittsburg Florist Exl29 Poehlmann Bros Co ... . PoUworth CC Ci Pulveriz'd ManureCol7J Quaker City Machine Works XIV Raedlein Basket Co 169 Randall A L Co.... 127 Randolph & Mc Clements 164 Ready Reference 153 Reed& Keller 164 Regan Print House.. 170 Reinberg Peter VIII Revere Rubber Co. .164 Rice Bros 128 RiceJeromeBSeedCol3/ ..III 148 ;o. 734 16'! Robinson Henry M Co IV l.'>2 Rock WL Co 134 Koehrs lulius Co ...149 Rohnert Waldo XII Routzahn Seed Co. .XII Ryan Bros -XIV Sackiiian 140 Sander & Son 151 Scheel F F 145 Schillo Adam 166 SchmidtJ C 151 Schmidt Rudolf 145 Schulz Jacob 135 Scott John 147 Shaffer Geo C 134 Sharp Partridge&Co XIV Sheridan WF 131 Smith A W & Co. ...135 Smith Elmer D &Col46 Smith Henry 135 SmithPJ 131 Smith Wm C 128 Smith W&TCoI VIII Smits Jacs 144 Solelliet -XII Standard Mf« Co ...160 Stearns LumberCo.XIV Stephan John E 164 Sterling Emery Wheel Co 169 Steward F. K 148 Stokes Seed Co 137 Stoothoff H A Co.... 168 Storrs & Harrison Col45 Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. .1^^ Syracuse Pottery Co. 169 Thomson Wm &Son170 ThorburnJM& Co. XII Totty Chas H 151 Traendlv& Schenckl31 rngcehcuer \\ Sohne XIV Vaughan & Spcrry.. II Vaughan's SecdStore I XII 139 140 143 145 146 150 168 Vick & Hill Co 137 Vick's Sons Jas V Vincent RJr I 141 VoBters S A & Sons. 144 Wagner Park Cons.. 143 Weber FlI 128 Weeber & Don .XII 141 Weiland&Risch....l27 Welch Bros 128 WhitsettRCCoal& Mining Co 158 Wietor Bros IV 127 Wild Gilbert H 144 WilksSMfg Co 163 Wilson RobtG 135 Withersjohn T 144 Wittbold Geo CoIX 134 Wolfskin J W 135 Wood Bros 147 Wrede H XII Yokohoma Nurs Co. 138 Young & Nugent 1.31 Youngs 134 Zangen O V 138 Zech & Mann 127 Zvolanek Anton... .-\II "GREENHOUSE MATERIAL" standard Steam and Hot Water Heating Plants WONDERFUL VALUES. We can positively save you from 30 to 76 per cent on Heating Equipment of all kinds. Our plants are of the most modern type, and only the highest grade material enters into their construction. We guarantee them to be exactly as represented, and highly satisfactory in every way. You run no risks. Send us a sketch or diagram of your building and let us make you an estimate. Do Not Wait Until Cold Weather to Install Your Plant. Start Now Send for our Special Heating Catalog, filled with valuable information; tells you every angle and phase of the "Heating Question," and how you can make one dollar do the work of two by installing the plant yourself. Asl£ for Booklet No. 47. 300,000 feet of Standard Pipe, all sizes, will be cut to any length. BUILDING MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES Marvelous bargains in Greentiouse Sasli and Building Material of all kinds. Cor- rugated Roofing and Siding, Structural Iron, Gutters, Eave Spouts, Hydrants and Valves, 10,000 feet Rubber Hose, Soil Pipe, Plumbing Material of all kinds. 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AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago igio. The American Florist. 153 Ready Reference Section 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. AITERNANTHERAS. Althornantheras. red and yellow, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware, O. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-ln.. $1.50 per doz. : $7 per 100; 4-in., $1.50 per doz. Sprengeri, 2-ln.. $2.50 per 100; 3-ln.. $1 per doz.; ?G per 100; 4-in., $1.25 per doz.; $10 per 100. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co.. Peoria. 111. Asparagus plumosus. 2i^-iu.. $3 per 100. SpreDsrerl. 2-in.. $1.50 per 100; 2V''-in.. $2.50 per 100; 3-in.. extra strong. $4 per 100. Wettlin Floral Co.. Hornell. N. Y. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2%-in., strong. $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000. Asparagus Spren- geri. strong. $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1.000. Skidelsky & Irwin Co.. 1215 etz Bldg.. Phila- delphia^^ Asparagus plumosus, 2^4 -in., $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000. Sprengeri. 214-In.. 2c: 4-in., 9c. Mosbrek Greenhouse Co. . Onarga, 111. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in.. $2 per 100; 2V»-ln., $3; 3-in.. $5. C. Eisele, 11th pnd Westmore- land^ ^ Asparagus Sprengeri, 2%-in., $2 per 100; Plumosus, 2^-in., $2. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware. O. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 3-in., Cc. Spren- geri. 3-in.. 5c; fine for benching. Clara K. Wisner. Toledo. O. Asparagus. For varieties and prices see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Geo. Witi- bold Co.. 737 Buckingham PI.. Chicago. Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-in., $4 per 100. E. G. Hill Co.. Richmond. Ind. Asparagus Sprengeri. Strong, 2-in., 2c. J. L. Schiller, Toledo, O. Asparagus Sprengeri, $15 per 1,000. A. M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. ^_____ Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in., $25 per 1,000. Poeblmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. ARAUCARIAS. Araucarias. For varieties and prices see page advertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Henry A. Dreer, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Phila- delphia^ Araucarias. For prices and varieties see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Asch- mann. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philade lphi a. Ar;:iicaria excolsa, 4-in., $6 per doz.; 5-in., $9; G-in.. $12. Geo. "Wittbold Co.. 737 Buck- ingham PI.. Chicago. ASPmiSTRAS. Aspidistra lurida. 15c per leaf. Geo. Witt- bold Cii.. 7:j7 BucliiDgham PI.. Chicago. ASTERS. Asters. J. C. Schmidt. Bristol. Pa. AZALEAS. Azaleas. Jacs Smits. Naarden. Holland. BAY TREES. Bay trees. For sizea and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Geo. Witt- bold Co.. 737 Buckingham PL. Chicago. Br" trees. For prices and sizes, see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Bay trees. Bobblnk & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. BEGONIAS. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, extra fine strong plants, 2^-in., $15 per 100; $140 per 1.000; 3-in., $25 per 100. Skidelsky & Irwin Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia, Pa. Begonia Lorraine, 2^1 -In., twice transplanted. $12 per 100: in 500 lots. $50 the 500. Julius Roebrs Co.. Rutherford. N. J. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, 4-ln.. 25c. Lons- dale, 4-in.. 25c. G. Aschmann, 1012 W, On- tario St.. Philadelphia. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati. J. A. Peter- son. West wood. Cincinnati, O. Begonia Vernon. 3-in.. $5 per 100. C. Eiselej 11th and Westmoreland 9ts., Philadelphia. BOXWOOD. Bos trees. For prices and sizes, see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Bos trees, all sizes. Ask for special list. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. Boxwood. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. BULBS. Bulbs. Narcissus per 1,000; Stella, $2; Figaro, $2; Cynosure. «2: Princeps. $10; Empress. $10; Dbl. Von Sion, $10; Sir Watkin, $10; Emperor. $12; Paper White, $S Grand Monarque. $S. The Leedham Bulb Co.. Santa Cruz. Calif. Bulbs. Lilium Harrisii, 6-7, 350 to case, $17.50 per case; $6 per 100; 7-9. 200 to case, $18 per case; $10 per 100; 9-11, 100 to case, $20 per case; $25 per 100. F. R. Pierson Co.. Tarry town-on-Hudson, N. Y. Bulbs, freesias, 14 to ^'1 inch. Lilium For- mosum, all sizes. Yokohama Nursery Co.. Ltd., 31 Barclay St.. New York. Bulbs. Lilium longiflorum multi., 7-9, $50 per 1.000. Giganteum. 7-9, $05. Formosum, 7-9. $65. Buds. 76 Barclay St.. New York. Chinese sacred lilies. $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Dingee & Conard Co.. West Grove. Pa. Bulbs. French hyacinths, narcissus, freesia, Soleillet. Horticulteur. Toulon. France. Bulbs, all kinds. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St.. New York. Bulbs, all florists' varieties. H. E. Fiske Seed Co., Faneuil Hall Square, Boston. Bnib?. of all kinds. Henry F. Micbell Co., Philadelphia. __^_^ Bulbs, of all kinds. Jas. Vick's Sons. Rocb- ester, N. Y. Bulbs. Callas. Berrydale Esp. Gardens, Hol- land. Mich. CACTI. Cacti. Over 100 varieties of cacti, from $7 per 100 up. Write for 28-page catalogue and prices to the trade. Also Mexican Resurrec- tion plants. The Francis E. Lester Company, Dept. 7, Mesilla Park. N. M. CANNAS. Cannas, fall or winter delivery. R. Vin- cent. Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Ind. CARNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Ready about August 15. Per 100. Per 1.000. 4,000 Beacon $7.00 $60.00 4.000 White Enchantress 7.00 60.00 5,000 Enchantress 6.00 50.00 6.000 White Perfection 6.00 50.00 4.000 Rose Pink Enchantress. 6.00 50.00 2,000 Victory 6.00 50.00 2,000 Lady Bonntiful 6.00 50.00 2,000 Lawson-Enc-antress 6.00 50.00 These plants are strong and healthy, and by the 10th or middle of August will be in EX- CELLENT condition for benching. All orders will be filled strictly in rotation and will give satisfaction. SKIDELSKY & IRWIN CO.. 1215 Betz Bldg.. Philadelphia, Pa. CARNATION PLANTS. Clean, healthy, field-grown plants. This is the place you got those nice plants last sea- son. Our stock this season is equal to last. Following is the list of varieties: Per 100. Per 1.000. Pink Enchantress $6.00 $60.00 Rose Enchantress White Enchantress 7.00 65.00 Perfection 6.00 60.00 Bountiful 6.00 60.00 Boston Market 5.00 50.00 White Lawson Lawson Beacon 6.00 60.00 Victory 6.00 60.00 Harlowarden 5.00 50.00 Winsor 6.00 60.00 Yellow Beauty 6.00 60.00 M. A. Patten 6.00 60.00 CASH WITH ORDER. HOWARD P. KLEINHANS, 66 Centre Square, EASTON. PA, Carnations, field-grown, W. Perfection, L. Bountiful. W, Lawson, Victory, O, P. Bassett. Beacon, Enchantress, R. P. Enchantress. Law- son-Enchantress, Winsor, Winona. Viola. Sin- clair, Afterglow, P. Lawson, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000. Cash with order. Harry Heinl, West Toledo, O. Carnations, fleld-grown. Enchantress. Winsor. Lawson-Euchantress, Lady Bountiful. Whitt- Perfection. Lawson. Write for prices. Alfred Hannah & Son. Grand Rapids, Mich. Carnatious, field-grown, strong, healthy plants. Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress. White Per- fection. Lawson and Queen, $6 per 100: f"" per 1.000. P. R. Quinlan. Syracuse, N. Y. Field-grown carnation plants. Viclorv Bos- ton .Market. Red Lawson. $4 per 100: '^?,', per l.noo. Cash or C. 0. D. Northwestern Floral Co.. Wilinette. III. Carnations. W, Perfection. R. P. Enchant- ress, Enchantress. Winona. Lawson-Enchantress, Winsor. $8 per liX); $.M per 1,000. W. Sabran- sky. Kenton. O. Carnation Alvina, 10-20 snoots, $10 per 100; B-10 shoots, $7.50; Henry Eichholz, Waynes- boro. Pa. Carnations, Conquest, Sangamo, Mary Tol- man, $12 per 100: $100 per 1,000. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet. 111. Carnation Constant. .$S per 100: $75 per 1,000 C. S. Ford, West Park, Pbiladelphia, Pa. Carnations. P. Dorner & Sons Co., Latay- ette. Ind. Carnation Christmas Cheer. Henry Eichholz, Waynesboro, Pa. ■ Carnations. Wood Bros., Fishklll, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. THE BIG LEADERS. Pres. Taft (glisten- ing curly white): Gloria (the Enchantress); Mrs. W. E. Kelley (yellow): also the Xmas dollar makers, J. Rosette and Golden Chadwick. plants. $4; R. C. $3. Frost. Early Snow, Tonset, B. May. Nonin. Shaw, Enguehard. plants. $2.50: R. C, $1.50. Prime stock, guaranteed. Cash only. The Union City Greenhouses, Union City, Chrysanthemums, bush plants, 6-in.. 60c each; $6 per doz.; 8-in., 85c each: $9 per doz.; lO-m., $1.50 each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chl- cago and New York. Chrysanthemums, White Cloud, P. Supreme, G, Glow, Ivory. Bailey, Klondike, Lulu, 2%-in $3 per 100. O. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. Chrysanthemums, leading vars. Wood Bros Fishkill. N. Y. Chrysanthemums. Elmer D. Smith & Co Adrian. Mich. ' If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reterence Department, Write Us About It 154 The American Florist. Au ■i- U, LAST CAl.I, 1-OR MUMS. Uore Is a list of varieties we hare tor sale: OUT OF SOIL. White. Per Wll Yellow. IVr lOO Oct. Frost $2.»0 R. n»llldn,T »2.00 W Ivory 2.00 Y. nonniilton 2.00 W. Bonnaffon ... 2.00 G. Beauty 200 Col. Appleton 2.00 PlnV. Yellow. Pink Ivory 2.00 Golden Glow .... 2.00 Red. Monrovia 2.00 Black Hawk 2.00 2-INCH STOCK. Per 100 Per 100 Early Snow $2..''.o Black Hawk $2.50 R. Hallldny 2.50 Miss C. Frlck... 2.50 Souv. de Scande- V. Poehlmann.. . . 2.50 lans 2.50 Golden Eagle 2.50 TOPPED PLANTS FOR POT CULTURE. White. Per 100 Yellow. Per 100 Oct. Frost $2.00 Monrovia $2.00 White Ivory 2.00 R. Halllday 2.00 W. Bonnaffon 2.00 Y. Bonnaffon .... 2.00 Yanoma 2.00 Pink. V. Poehlmann ... 2.00 Pink Ivory 2.00 Yellow. Red. Golden Glow 2.00 Black Hawk 2.00 2-INCH STOCK POMPONS. Bahv Margaret... $2. 50 K. CowlU $2..->0 Babv 2.50 Mrs. E. Roberts. 2.50 Klondike 2.50 Pllloria 2.50 Quinola 2.50 Earlswood Beauty 2.50 Lulu 2.50 Irene Cragg 2.50 Ladysmlth 2..50 Diana 2.50 Rob Roy 2.50 WIETOR BROS.. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. CLEMATIS. Clematis panlculata, $10 per 100. C. Elsele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. CROTOMS. Crotons, 3-ln., 20c each; $2 per doz.; 4-in.. 35c each: $3.50 per doz.: 5-in., 60c each: $6 per doz.: 6-in., $1 each: $10 per doz.: 7-In.. $1.50 each: $15 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store, Western Springs, 111. Crotons. Bobt. Craig Co., 4900 Market St., Philadelphia. CYCLAMENS. Cyclamen persicura giganteum from 4-ln. pots, stocky: plenty of leaves and well set to bods. Must be sold quick or shifted. C. P. Mahan, R. D. No. 8, Dayton, O, Cyclamen giganteum; separate colors, fine plants, 3%-ln. pots. $6: 2i4-in.. $3.50 per 100. W. D. Oviatt. 520 Highland Ave., Rochester, N. Y. Cyclamens, 2-ln., $3.50 per 100; 3-in., $1 per doz.; $7 per 100; 4-in., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co.. Peoria, 111. Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum. large flower- ing, mixed colors, fine bushy stock, 4-in., $10 per 100. Cash. J. W. Miller. Shiremanstown. Pa. Cyclamen Giganteum, 3-In., $7 per 100; 4-In.. $15. Skidelsky & IrwLn Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., PhUadelphia, Pa. Cyclamen. Rob.t Craig Co., 4900 Market St.. Philadelphia. Cyclamen. 2-in., 4c; 3-in., 7c; 4-in., 15c. Advance Floral Co., Day ton, O. Cyclamen grand!., 4-in., 15c. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. CINERARIAS. Cinerarias. Dreer'e prize dwarf. 2-in., $2 per 100. Wfttlin Floral Co., Hornell. N. Y. DAHLIAS, Dahlia Earl of Pembroke. $4 per 100; field- grown, nndivided roots. Order today. Wagner Park Conservatories. Sidney, O. Dahlias, field clumps, $6 per 100; $45 per 1.000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. Dahlias, Pape & Bergman, Quedlinburg, Ger- many. DRACENAS. DracEcna indivisa, 4-in.. $10 per TOO; 2-in.. $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000, Wettlln Floral Co.. Hornell, N. Y. Draceoa fragrans. For prices see advertise- ment elsewljere in this issue. Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737 Buckingham Pi.. Chicago. Dracena Sanderiana, 3-in.. $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. Chas. D. Ball. Holmesburg. Pa. Dracena indivisa, 4-in., $10 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton. N. J. Dracenas. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Dracaenas in varietv. Robt. Craig Co., 4900 Market St.. Philadelphia. FERNS. Over million and a half of Fern Seedlings. Strong, healthy stock now ready for potting. Assortment of 15 best varieties for fern dish filling, my selection, $1 per 100; $9.50 per 1,000; $8.50 per 1,000 in 25.000 and $8 per 1.000 in 50.000 lots. Small orders of 100 and 200 can be Bent by mail if desired and postage of 10c per 100 Is remitted. Satisfaction and safe arrival guaranteed or money refunded. Cibotium Scble- del. 2-in., $3.25 per doz.; $25 per 100: $240 per 1.000; 6-in., $1. and 6-in.. $1.75 each. Adian- tum cuneatnm, best maidenhair fern for cut fronds, 2i4-ln., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Assorted ferns for fern dishes, 2'4-in.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. J. P. ANDERSON, Fern Specialist, Short Hills, N. J. 10.000 Beach Ferns, strong, clean, healthy Scholzelii for 4-5-inch. 20c; 5-6-inch, 25c; extra heavy, 30c. Scottii for 3-4-Inch. 8c; 4-5-inch, 12c; 5-6-inch, 15c. Boston for 4-5-inch. 12c: 5-inch, 15c; extra 6-inch. 25c. Whitmaul, 4-5- Inch, 12c; 6-7-inch specimens, 25c. Asparagus Sprengerl, heavy, 3-inch, $3 per 100. Cash. Satisfaction guaranteed. Wm. S. Herzog, Morris Plains, N. J. Ferns, Boston, 2%-in.. $4.60 per 100: 4-in., $3 per doz.: $15 per 100: 5-in., $3 per doz.; $25 per 100. Whitmani. 2V3-in.. $5 per 100; 4-in., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100: 5-in., $3 per doz.; $25 per 100. Assorted for dishes. 2-in,, $3 per doz. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co., Peoria, 111. Ferns, Elegantissima, improved, 6-in., 50c Specimen, 8-ln. ferns. $1 each; 2i4-in., $10 per 100. Elegantissima Compacta. 4-ln., 25c; 6-in., 50c: 2V4-in., $10 per 100. Superbissima. 4-in., 25c: Specimens, 8-in., pans, $1. P. R. Pier- son Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Ferns. Boston. Scottii. Whitmani. Scholzeli, 4-in., 25c.; 6, 5V. and 6-ln., 35c to 50c. Ferns for dishes, assorted, 2y.-in., $3 per 100. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Ferns. For varieties and prices see page ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry A. Dreer. Inc.. 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Ferns. Whitmani. 3-ln., Be; 4-ln., $1.50 per doz. Superbissima. 4-in.. 15c: 6-in.. 25c each. W. W. Coles. Kokomo. Ind. Ferns. For varieties and prices .see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buckingham PI.. Chicago. Neph. Giatrasii. 214-in., $2 per doz.: $12 per 100; $100 per 1.000. Geo. Giatras, 463 Summit Ave... West Hohoken, N. J. Ferns. Whitmani. 2i/.-in.. $5 per 100: $40 per 1.000. Neph. Magnifies. 2V.-ln.. $15 per 100. H. H. Barrows & Son. Whitman. Mass. Ferns. Whitmani. 4-in.. 25c. Geo. M^ Em mans, Newton. N. J. Ferns. John Scott. Rutland Rd. and E. 45tli St., Brooklyn. N. Y. Ferns in variety. Robt. Craig Co., 4900 Market St.. Philadelphia. Ferns. Whitmani and Elegantissima. 214-in.. 5c. Moshpek Greenhouse Co.. Onarga. III. FICUS. Ficus. For varieties aod prices see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737 Buckingham PI.. Chicago. Ficus Patulnrata. Robt. Craig Co., 4900 Mar- ket St.. Philadelphia. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, strong. 2-In. stock, Heteranthe, Nutt, Jean Viand, La Favorite, L'Auhe, Hill. $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Our selection, $17 per 1,000. Pamela. $4 per 100. Anastasie Le- cadre, $3 per 100. Red Wing, the best novelty of the season, 25c each; $2.50 per doz. Write for geranium catalogue. P. H. DeWitt & Co., Wooster, Ohio. Geraniums, Nutt, Doyle, Perkins. Grant. La Favorite, B. C. $1.25: 2-ln.. $2; 3-ln.. $4 per 100. Viaud. Costelline. Poltevlne Jouiin, Rlc- ard. Buchner, R. C. $1.50: 2-ln., $2.50: 3-ln., $5 per 100, Mme. Salleroi. 2-ln.. $3 per 100. G. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Geraniums, standard vars., 3-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. For next season. 2-ln., $2 per 100; $18.50 per 1.000. R. Vincent. Jr. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. SPECIAL OFFER. 15.000 Jean Viaud. from 2^-in. pots, stock strictly first-class; Immediate delivery. $1.50 per 100; $14 per 1,000, Cash. The W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield, 111. Rose geraniums. 3-in., $4 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts.. Philadelphia. Geraniums. Ricard. Poitevine. Nutt. $10 per 1.000. A. M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. GREENS. Greens, fancy and dagger ferns. $1.25 per 1.000. Galax, bronze and green. $1.25 per 1.000- 10,000, $7.50. Sphagnum Moss, large bales, $1.25; Leucothoe Sprays. $1 per 100; 1.000, $7.50. Boxwood, ,35c per bunch. 50 lbs.. $8.50. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange. Inc.. 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. Greens, dagger and fancy ferns, $1 per 1,000. Bronze and green galax, $1 per 1.000. Leu- cothoe sprays, $1 per 100; $7.50 per 1,000. Southern wild smllax, branch laurel, laurel fes- tooning, green and sphagnum moss, boxwood sprays. Henry M. Robinson & Co., 15 Prov- ince St.. Boston. Mass. Greens, southern wild smilax, Log mosses, natural and perpetuated. E. A. Beaven, Ever- green, Ala. Greens, evergreen, fancy and dagger ferns, bronze and green galax. Geo. Cotsonas & Co., 33 W. 28th St., New York. Greens, cut palmetto and cycas leaves, galax. leucothoe, ferns, mosses, etc. Kervan Co.. 113 W. 2Sth St.. New York. HARDY PLANTS. HARDY PLANTS. All of the most desirable kinds. Give list of wants and we will quote prices. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O . Herbaceous plants. Bobblnk & Atkins, Ruth erford, N. J. German iris, $2.50 per 100. A. M. Hen-, Lan- caster, Pa. Perennials, iris, phlox. S. G. Harris, Tarrv- town, N, Y, German iris, 50 vars., $0 per 100. Japan ins. 10 vars., $S per 100. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. HYDRANGEAS. ^^ Hydrangea Arborescens Grandiflora Alba. We have the largest stock of strong 2 and 3-year- old plants in America, at attractive prices. In- spection of stock desired. B. Y. Teas. Center- ville, Ind. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Jerusalem cherries, 2M!-in.. $5 per 1.000. G. Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia . Jerusalem cherries, 2-in., $3 per 100. D. U Augspurger & Sons Co., Peoria, 111. LILACS. Lilacs. Jacs Smits, Ltd.. Naarden. Holla nd. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley. Jacs Smits. Ltd., Naar- den. Holland. Lily of the valley. Otto Mann. Leipzig. Saxony. Germ any. Lily of the valley. Sackman, Sccaucus. N. j'. rrom Storage. Lily of the Valley, cold storage. J. M. Thorbum & Co.. 33 Barclay St.. New York. Lily of the valley, cold storage, $12.50 per 1,000. Buds. 76 Barclay St., New York. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom Spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co.. St. Paul, Minn. Mushroom Spawn. Sure crop, $8 per 100 lbs Weebcr & Don, 114 Chambers St., N. Y. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock, blue spruce, berried plants, climbing plants, clematis, conifers, evergreens, funkias, Japan maples, hydrangeas. Jacs Smits, Ltd.. Naarden. Holland. Nursery stock, evergreens, shade and orna- mental trees, shrubs, vines, trained dwarf and standard fruit trees, grape vines, small fruits. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. Nursery stock, conifers, boxwoods, azaleas, rhododendrons, forest and fruit trees, hedge plants, etc. S, A. Vosters & Sons, Riel. Hol- land^ Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries. Chestnut Hill, P hiladelphia. Nursery stock arbor vitae (Thuya occident- alis). 3 to 4 ft.. 4 to 5 ft. trees. The Wm. H. Moon Co.. Morrlsville, Pa. Nursery stock, shrubs, ornamental trees, roses, etc. Chase Bros. Co.. Rochester. N. Y . Nursery stock, ornamental trees and shrubs. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. ORCHIDS. Orchids, importers, exporters, growers and h.vbridlsts. Sander. St. Albans. England; New York office, room 721, 25S Broadway, Orchids, all commercial, cattlevas and nov- eltles. Carillo & Baldwin. Secancus. N. .T. Orchids. Largest stock in the country. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford. N. J. Orchids, leading kinds. Gretsch & Ordonez Bros.. 52 W. 28th St.. New York. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit. N. J. Orchids. Clias. H. Totty. Madison, N. J. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It jgio. The American Florist, 155 PAI.M8. Palms, Cocos Wedd., 2>4-lll., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. Kentla Pors., 7-ln., 34-38 ins., $3.50 each; made up, 32 to 34 Ins., 53 each; 36 to 40 ins., ii. Kentla Bel., 7 In., 34-36 Ins.. $4 each; 7-ln., 28-30 Ins., $3; 6-in., 26-28 ins.. J1.75; 4-in., 35c each; $35 per 100; 2Vj-ln., $10 per 100. D. D. Augspurger & Sons Co., Peoria, 111. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737 Buckingham PI.. Chicago. Palms. For varieties and prices sec advertise- ment elsewhere in this Issue. Chas. D. Ball, Holmesburg, Pa. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement eLsewbere In this Issue. G. Ascbmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Palms. For varieties and prices, see page advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Henry A. Dreer. Inc.. 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Palms. Kentias. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyn- cote. Pa. Palms. John Scott. Rutland Rd., and B. 45th St.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Palms. Uobt. Craig Co., 4900 Market St., Philadelphia. Palms. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. PANDANUS. Pandanus, Veitchii. 4-in.. 50 each: $6 per doz.; 7-in., $2.50 each: $.30 per doz. Geo. Witt- bold Co.. 7.37 Buckingham PI., Chicago. Pandanus Veitchii, 3-in.. $3.50 per doz. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co.. Peoria. 111. PIONIES. Peonies. Very reduced prides for large plants of all the best French varieties. List free. Dessert, Peony Specialist, Cbenonceaux, France. Peonies. 1st prize white, $15 per 100; pink. $9; red. $10. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sid- ney, O. Peonies. Send for list and prices. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Begonias. Robt. Craig Co., 4900 Market St.. Philadelphia. Peonies, leading vars. Gilbert H. Wild. Sar- coxie. Mo. ^____ Peonies, all vars., Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naar- dea. Holland. Peonies. Leading vars., W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva , N. Y. Peonies only by the wholesale. Best 100 varieties. J. F. Rosenfleld. W est Point, Neb. Peonies. S. G. Harris, Tarrytown, N. Y. PEPPERS. Peppers, 2^4 -in., $2.50 per 100. Frank Oechs- lln, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Celestial peppers, 2-ln., $3 per 100. D. D. Augspurger & Sons Co.. Peoria, 111. POINSETTIAS. Polnsettlas, 3-ln., $5 per 100. C. Blsele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts.. Philadelphia. Polnsettlas, 2-ln., $5 per 100. D. U. Augs- purger & Sons Co., Peoria, 111. Polnsettlas, 3-ln., $6 per 100; 2%-in., $4. e". G. Hill Co., Richmond. Ind. POPPIES. ORIENTAL POPPIES. About 1,500 strong three-year-old Oriental Poppies for sale at a bargain. Make offer for all or part. W. N. RUDD, Morgan Park, 111. PRIMULAS. Primulas from 2-in. pots, frame grown, no better strains in existence. Obconica grandi- flora, Rondorfer's and Lattman's unrivalled hy- brids, 14 colors or mixed. 2c. Obconica Gigan- tea, 3 colors or mixed. 3c. Kewensis, 3c. J. L. Schiller. Toledo, O. Primulas, Chinese, the very best strains. 2-in., $2 per 100; 2i^-in., $3 per 100. Primula ob- conica grandiflora. Kewensis. Rosea. Alba in mixed or separate. 2-in., $2 per 100; 2iA-in., $3 per 100. Wettlin Floral Co.. Hornell. N. Y. Primulas, obconica, 2-in.. alba, rosea, hybrida, rubra. $2 per 100. Gigantea. Carmine, Kewen- sis, $3. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg. Pa. Primroses. Chinese and Forbesi, $2. Obconica alba and rosea. $2; obconica gigantea. $3. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware. O. Primroses, Chinese, 2-iD., $3 per 100. Ob- conica. 3-in., $7. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co., Peoria. 111. Primrose, Chinese, 2i^-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Prank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Primula obconica, 4-in., 10c; 5-in.. 15c. G. Aschmann. 1012 W. Optarlo St., Philadelphia. PRIVET. Privet. California, 1 and 2-year plants. Chas. Black. Hightstown, N. J. RBODODEWDRONS. Rhododendrons. Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naarden, Holland. RESURRECTION PLANTS. Resurrectioa Plants. — We are strictly head- quarters for the Mexican resurrection plant, and ship all over the world. Dormant plants, guaranteed to "resurrect." $2 per 100. deliv- ered: $10 per 1,000; 5,000 at $8.50; 10.000 at $S; 1,000 weigh about 45 pounds. Also cacti. The Francis E. Lester Company, Dept. 8, Mesilla Park. N. M. ROSES. SURPLUS ROSE PLANTS. Owing to changed plans we have a surplus of fine young rose stock and we offer It cheap to close it out: 1,000 Brides, 125 Maids. 4U0 Pink Killarney. 200 Richmonds and 50 Rhea Iteid. All the foregoing are fine grafted stock in 2>^j-in. at 8c. l.OUO White Killarney, grafted, 2i^-ln. at 10c. 325 White Killarney. own roots, 2%-in. and 3-in.. extra good, at 6c. 700 Beauties. 2^-in. at 5c. 300 Beauties, extra, 3-ln. at 7c. Cash with order unless you already have credit arrangements with us. THE PARK FLORAL COMPANY. 1706 Broadway, Denver, Colo. ROSE PLANTS, 2V'-INCH POTS, 100 1,000 Kaiserin $4 $35 White Killarney 7 60 Mrs. Jardine 4 35 American Beauty 5 45 American Beauty, 3 inch U 55 WIETOR BROS., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Roses. Brides. 3-in.. $4 per 100; My Maryland. 3-iu., $5 per 100; P. Killarney, 3-ln., $5 per lUO; W. Killarney, 3-In., $7 per lOU; K. A. Victoria, 3-in.. $7 per 100; Bon Silene. 3-in., $4 per 100; 1-year-old P. Killarney from bench. $S pfr 100. Cash with order. Harry Heinl. West Toledo. 0. Extra fine rose stock: 1,000 ^Y^-'m., Cardinal, $10 per 100; $90 per 1,000; eOO'SV'-in. Perles, $7.50 per 100; $70 per 1.000; 2,500 2^-in. Richmond, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 1,000 2M!-in. Kaiserins. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove . 111. ROSES, cut flower varieties. :iVi-iu- pots: White La France, Mme. Abel Chatenay, Killar- ney, Etoile de France, Golden Gate. Helen Gould, $3.50 per lOO. Also M. Neil and Kaiser- in. 3Vi-in. pots. $4 per lUO. Wagner Park Con- servatories. Sidney. 0. Roses on own roots, budded, bedding. H. pTs hybrids and teas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva. N. Y. Perles. Maids. Brides. Richmonds. fine 3-in., strong, healthy stock. $5 per 100. C. C. Poll- worth Co.. Milwauke, Wis. Roses, 1.000 Maids. 500 Brides. 3-in., fine stock. $5 per 100; $50 the lot. Cash. Chas. Ederer. Omaha. Neb. ^ Roses. Newport Fairv. 50c each; .$20 per 100. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutlierford. N. J. New Rambler (violet bJue>. Ellwangcr & Barry. Rochester. N. Y. Roses a specialty. Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Roses, American grown hardy. For varieties and prices see page advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Ellwangcr & Barry. Rochester, N. Y. Roses, hybrid perpetuals and ramblers. Jack- son & Perkins Co.. Newark. N. J. ^^ Roses, leading varieties. Leedle Floral Co.. Springfield. O. Rose Veilchenblau. $6 per 100; $50 per 1.000. E. G. Hill Co.. Richmond. Ind. Roses. 3-iD. Wood Bros.. Fishkill. N. Y. Roses. Chas. H. Totty. Madison. N. J. SALVIAS. Salvia Bonfire, 3-in., $3 per 100. C. Eisele. 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. SEEDS. Winter onion sets. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds. Quality Christmas sweet peas. For varieties and prices see advertisement else- where in this issue, Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. 14th St.. New York. Seeds, onions, lettuce, sweet peas, carrot, celery, leek, mustard, parsley, parnsip, rad- ish, salsify. C. C. Morse & Co., 48-56 Jackson St.. San Francisco. Calif. Seeds, Asters. Migonette. Begonia Vernon. Cineraria, Primula Chinensis, Obconica, Salvia Bonfire and SplendeD.s; Verbenas, Cyclamens and Pansy. Skidelsky & Irwin Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia . Seeds, beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, beet, turnip, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn.; East Jordan, Mich.; Sister Bay, Wis. Seeds, the Konilworth Strain of giant pan- sies. For varieties and prices, see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Chas. Frost. Kenilwortb. N. J. Seeds, sweet peas, mignonette, pansy, cycla- men, asparagus and smllax. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York- Seeds, specialties. Stocks, pansies. cycla- mens, etc. Pape & Eergmann, Quedllnburg, Germany. Seed, pansy, 3.00O seeds, $1; 14 oz., $1.50; % oz.. $2.50; 02., $5: 14 lb., $14; Vi Ih., $25; lb.. $50. Peter Brown, Lancaster. P a. Seeds, Phoenix Roebeleni. Sander, t! Mell- strom. Representative, 235 Broadway, New York. The Best Seeds for Dealers, Truckers. Plant Growers. Get price list from Francis Brill, Grower. Hempstead. N. Y. Seeds, onion, lettuce, radish, sweet peas, etc. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co.. Hollister. Calif. Seeds, Asters. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Seed, Asters. Vick & Hill (Jo^ Rochester, N. Y. ' Seeds. Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cambridge. N. Y. Seed, pansy. 1,000 seeds. 25c; 1 oz., $2.25. H. Wredc. Luneburg. Germany. Seeds, natural grass, clover and tree seeds. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany. Seed, pansy, giant, oz., $4. Jos. H. Cunning- ham^^ Seeds of all kinds. Henry F. Michell Co.. Philadelphia. Seeds of all kinds. H. E. Fiske Seed Co.. Boston. Seeds, all kinds. Bridgman's Seed Warehouse. 37 E. 19th St.. New York. Seeds. Laodretb Seed Establishment, Bloom- dale Farms, Bristol, Pa. Seeds. Vick's Quality. James Vick's Sons, Roohester. N. Y. Seeds of all kinds. W. W. Johnson & Son. Ltd.. Boston. England. Seeds, all kinds. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. 33 Barclay St.. New York. Seeds, flower of all kinds. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken. N. J. Seeds. Stokes' standards. 219 Market St.. Philadelphia. Contract Growen. Seeds, sweet peas, tomatoes. Lima beans, lettuce, asters, cosmos and other flower seeds. John Bodger & Sons, Gardena. Calif. Seeds, beans, cucumber, tomato, radish, pea, muskmelon, squash, watermelon; sweet corn. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson. Mich. Seeds, lettuce, onions, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena. Waldo Rohnert. Gllroy. Calif. Seeds, grower and exporter of vegetable, flower and farm seeds. Henry Mette. Qued ■ linburg, Germany. Seeds. Growers for the wholesale trade only. Braslan Seed Growers' Co., San Jose, Calif. Seeds, field, garden and flower. Routzahn Seed Co.. Arroyo Grande. Calif. Seeds, sweet peas. Anton Zvolanek. Bound- brook. N. J. SMIIAX. Smilax. strong, 214-in.. $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1,000. .Skidelsky & Irwin Co., 1215 Betz Bldg.. Philadelphia, Pa. Smilax, 3-in., $40 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. Smilax, 2-in., $3 per 1.00. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co.. Peoria. 111. Smilax. good 2J,4-in. stock at $2 per lOu. Leo Wellenreiter. Danvers. 111. Smilax from 2-in. pots. $1.75 per 100; $15 par 1.000. J. L. Schiller. Toledo. O. Smiinx, 2-in., $2 per 100. E. G. Hill Co.. Richmond. Ind. Smiinx. Wood Bros.. Tishkili. N. Y. ' If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 156 The American Florist, Avg. n> SPIRE AS. Spil'fMs. J. Slllllfi 111.. Nnairton. Ilollaml. STEVIA. Slfvin. li. C. "5c per 100; JU pur 1.000. lljor llros.. Chamborsblirg. I'li. STOVE PLANTS. stove plauts iiml erotoiis. Finest collection. .Inline H.H'his i\< . liiulii'rford. N. J. VEGETABLE PLANTS. l.iKe Uubbas-'e I'lnnts. All standard sorts, stn-li as I'remlnm Lute. Flat Dutch. Aiitiimu King or World Heater. Sure llecd and Danish Itall Head. 1 want .vovi for one of in.v regnlar customers. Fitt.v per cent of in.v shipments this month have already brought second orders. In order to show yon the quality 1 send out. look at mv reduced introdnetion prices: 1.000 for 75e; ."i.OOO for .$:>; 10,000 for So. 50; 100.000 for JSO. Lettuce, (iraud Rapids and Big Bos- ton, per 1.000. $1. Parsley. Double Curled. per 100, 'Joe; per 1.000. $l.'.'o. Every one a plant. Elmer Itawlings. Wholesale Grower, Olean. N. Y. ^ Vegetable plants: Cabbage, All Head. Suc- cession. Secom! Early. Early Summer, Flat Dutch. Surehean. Danish Uound and Ballhead. aOc per 100; i\ per 1.000. Celery: White Plume. Golden Self Blanching. Giant Pascal. Golden Heart, Boston Market. 20c per 100: $1 per 1.000. H. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. __^ Cabbage plants. Wakefield. Early Summer. All Head. All Seasons and Hollander. $1 per 1.000. J. L. .Tobnson. De Kalb. 111. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Commission Dealers. Amling. E. C, 3--oO Randolph St.. Chicago. Angermueller, Geo. H.. 1324 I'iue St.. St. Louis. Berger Bros.. 1305 Filbert St.. Philadelphia. Berning. H. G.. 1402 Pine St.. St. Louis. Deaniud Co.. J. B., 'il Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Flower Growers' Market, CO Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Ford. M. C. 121 W. 28th St.. New York. Froment. Horace E.. 57 tt'T 2Sth St.. New York. Quttman. Alex. J.. 34 W. 28tfa St.. New York. Hart. Geo. B.. 2-1 Stone St., Rochester, N. Y. Hoerber Bros.. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Holton & Hunkel Co.. 402 Milwaukee St.. Mil- waukee. __^ Hunt. E. H.. 70 Wabasli Ave.. Chicago. Kasting Co.. W. Buffalo. N. Y. Kennicott Bros. Co.. 4S-50 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Kessler Bros.. 450 (>th Ave.. New York. Krucbten. John. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago- Kuehn. C. A.. 1122 Pine St.. St. Louis. Kyle & Foerster. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Langjahr. A. H.. 55 W. 2.sth St.. New York. .Mfl'allinn Co.. Inc.. Pittsburg. Pa. Mirull.ingh's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St., Cin- cinnati. McKcllar. Chas. W.. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago? Millan^'. Aug.. 41 W. 2Sth St.. New York. .Moore. Hentz & Nash, 55 W. 2eth St.. New York. Munk Floral Co.. Columbus. O. Murph.A-. Wni.. :i;ll Main St.. Cincinnati, O. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, Coogan Bldg., New York. Niessen Co., The Leo, 1209 Arch St., Phila delphia. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., 222 Oliver Ave.. Pittsburg, Pa. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 15 Diamond Sq.. Pittsburg. Pa. Randall. A. L.. Co.. 19-21 Randolph St.. Chicago. Rice Bros.. 115 N. Gth St.. Minneapolis. Miuu. Robinson & Co.. H. M.. 15 Province St.. Boston. Sheridan, Walter F., 131 W. 2Sth St.. New- York. Smith. P. J.. 43 W. 28th St.. New York. Smith. Win. C. 1316 Pine St., St. Louis. Traenrtley & Schenck, 131 W, 2Sth St., New York, Vaughan & Sperry, 52 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Weiland & Risch. 59 Wabash Ave.. Chicago- Welch Bros.. 226 Devonshire St.. Boston. Y'oung & Nugent. 42 W. 28th St.. New York. Zech & Mann, 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Growers. Uass etl & Washbu rn, 70 Wabash Ave. , Chicago, nudloug. J. A.. 37-39 Kuudolph St.. Chicago. Dillon. J. L.. Bloonisburg. Pa. Elliott. W. II.. Brighton. Mass. Hill. E. G., Co.. Richmond, Ind. Rein berg. Geo.. ReUlberg. Peter, 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. 35 Itandoiph St.. Chicago. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 33-37 Randolph St., Chi- cago. Wietor Bros.. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. W ittbuld. Gi ":'.'.! ItiicUliigham I'l., Chicago. RETAIL CUT FLO WERS. Albany. N. Y.— Eyres. 11 N. Pearl St. Anderson. S. C. — The Anderson Floral Co., 5S3 Marshall Ave. Atlanta, Ga.— Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree St. Boston— Thos. F. Galvin. Inc.. 124 Tremont St. Brooklyn. N. Y. Ave. ■Wilson,' and Buffalo, N. Y.— S. A. Anderson. 440 iSlain St. Buffalo. N. 1.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main St. Cincinnati— Julius Baer. 1.38 E. Fourth St. Cleveland. O. — The Cleveland Cut I'lower Co. Cleveland. O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. (i;olot:ado Spr ings, Colo.— Frank F. Crump. Da yton, O. — Matthews. 10 W. Snl St. De nver, Colo. — Daniels & Fisher. Denv er. Colo- — The Park Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sous. Miai and tiratiot Aves. i rrand Kapids. .Mich- — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Mass Kalamazoo Fisher. and Battle Creek, Mich. — H. A. Kansas City— Geo. JI. Kellogg Flower and Plant Co. . Kansas City— Alpha Floral Co.. 1105 Walnut St. Kans as City — Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Ave. Kansas C ity— Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. Los Angeles, Calif.— J. W. Wolfskill, 218 W. 4th St. Loui sville. Ky. — Jacob Schulz, 550 S. 4th Ave. .Milwaukee — C. C. PoUworth Co. Montreal — McKenna- New Yor k — David Clark's Sons. 2139 Broadway- New York — Dards. 44th and .Madison Ave. New York — .\lex- McConnell. 571 5th Ave. New York— Myer. Florist. OOi) Madison Ave. Omaha. Neb.— Hess & Swoboda. 1415 Farnam St. Pittsburg. Pa.— A. W. Smith Co.. Keenan Bldg Rochester. N. Y.- Ave. N. B. Keller Sons, 25 Clinton St. Louis — F, H. Weber, Boyle and Maryland Aves. St. Louis — Young 1400 Olive St. St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson. S t. Paul. Minn. — L. L. May ifc Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland. CO Kearney St. Terre Haute. Ind.— John G. Ueinl & Son, 129 So. 7th St. Toronto. Can. — Dunlop's. 96 Yonge St. Washington — Blackistone. 14th and H Sts. Washington— Geo. il. Cooke. Conn. Ave. and I.. St. Washington — Gtlde Bros. Washington— Geo. C. Shaffer, 14th and I Sts., N. W. BOILERS. Gem City Return Tubuular Firebox boilers. The Gem City Boiler Co.. Dayton. O. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material, hotbed sash, cypress, un- glazed, 95c each; in doz. lots. 90c; glazed. .$1.65 each; doz. lots, $1.60. Pine sash, unglazed. 90c: doz. lots. 86c; glazed. $1.60; doz. lots. $1.55 each. Building hardware, wire and W'ire fencing, bolts, hatchets, hamtners. etc. C'lii- cago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts., Chicag o, Building material, cypress sash bars. Ten- nessee red cedar posts, pecky cypress benches, hotbed sash and frames, ventilating apparatus, pipe fittings and all supplies needed in new or reconstruction work. Foley Mfg. Co., Western Ave, and 20th St.. Chicago. Cypress for greenhouse construction, benches, etc. Baker-Wakefield Cypress Co.. Ltd.. Plat- tenville. La, Itiiilding material. Cypress is far more dur- able than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men furnished to superintend erectiou when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Ne- ponset, Boston. Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress semi-iron frame or truss houses. Ilot- bed sash and frames. I-iord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway. New York. Building material, cypress sash bars, green- linuse material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moniuger Co., 902 Black- liawk St.. Chicago. Building material, greenhouse material anil hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- ington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Shef- field^ Building material. Louisiana cypress, pecky cypress, hotbed sash. S- Jacobs & Sons, 1357 Flushing Ave-. Brooklyn. N. Y. Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash. Hitchings & Co.. 1170 Broadway. N. Y. COAL. Coal. SuDshine. ludiaua Brazil Block, Poca- hontas. W. Virgioia Splint, YoughiogheDy and Southern Illinois. R. C. Whitsett Coal & Min- ing Co.. 355 Dearborn St., Cliicago. Coal. Brazil Indiana Block. $2. Go per ton. Genuine Pocahontas., mine nin. $3.05 per ton. Golsen-Doau Coal Co., Old Colony Bldg.. Chi- cago^ Coal. Pocahontas. Brazil Block. W. Va. Ex- celsior Splint. Youghiogheny. Eureka, Plymouth. Northern States Coal and 'Mining Co., 406 Fisher Bldg., 277 Dearborn St., Chicago. Coal. Pocahontas, New River. Splint. Lower Vein Brazil Block, Illinois and Indiana lump and egg. Geo. R. Hinners Co., Elston Ave. and Blackhawk St., Chicago. Coal. Berwind Sraokelfss, from Pocahontas and New River mines. Berwind-White Coal and ■Mining Co.. ISOo People's Gas Bldg.. Chicago. Coal, genuine Olympia Pocahontas. Anthra-Bit. Ideal coal for florists. Eldridge Coal Company. Tclephoiii- Harrison 57SS. Coal, ilu- ln'ttm- grades of Indiana and Illinois. Harrisburg-Frankiin Coal Co., Fisher Bldg., Chi- cago. Coal. Black Gem Block. Black Gem Block Coal & Coke Co.. Old Colony Bldg.. Chicago. GLAZING POINTS. Glazing iioints; See the point? Hold glass iirmly. Peerless glazing points are the best. No rights or lefts. Box of 1.000 points. 75c. Postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. ■ Siebert's zinc never-rust glazing points, 2 sizes, % and Ts* 40c per lb. ; 16c extra by mail : 7 lbs. . $2.50; 15 lbs. . .?5 by express. Randolph & McClements, Bauni and Beatty Sts., Pittsburg. Pa. Glazing points. Lord & Burnham special glaz- ing nails (points). Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway. N. Y. Siebert's zinc glazing points. 40c per lb.; 5 lbs.. $1.85; 20 lbs.. $7. Vaughan's Seed Store, Cbieago and New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCnON. (.Jreeiibousf construction of all kinds and con- servatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co., Western Ave. and 26th St.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hitchings & Co.. 1170 Broadway. New York. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof ma- terial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- iuger Co.. 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, seini-iron greenhouses, new truss bouses, iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. Greenhouse construction, builders of modern greenhouses. Myers & Co., 1122 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King C onstruction Co.. N. Tonawanda, N. Y. GUTTERS Gutters, Jennings' improved iron gutters. Diller, Caskey & Keen. 6tb and Berk Sts.. Philadelphia. Gutters, cast-iron. Lord & Burnham Im- proved V-shaped gutter with drip gutter attach- ment. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway. N. Y, Gutters. Garland's. A gutter with a reputa- tion. Geo. M Garland Co., Dos Plaines, IH. INSECTICIDES. The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder, $3 per bag 100 lbs. The H. A. Stoothoff Co.. Mount Vernon. N. Y. If You Do Not Find Wtiat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It rgio. The American Florist. 157 KifSb tobacco stems, iii bales, 200 lbs.. $1.D0; .50(1 lbs.. ja.50; 1.000 lbs.. $6.50; ton, $12. ■Scbiirff Bros.. Van Wert. Obio. lusecticick'S. Curmeu's Autipest Insecticide and fungiciile. $1.50 per gal. Perfection Cbem. Co.. Flnsbiug. N. Y. Apbino. .$1 per (jt.: $2.50 per gal. Geo. E. Taliiiadgc. Inc.. Madison. N . J. JUMPING BEANS. .Me.\icau Jumping Beans. A great natural curiosity: placed in a warm place in sbow window will .lump for weeks, and draw cus- tomers; .$5 per l.uOO; COc per 100, mailed. J A. Mf.nnwell. iMe.xico Cit.v. Mex. MISCELLANEOUS. .Me.ver green sillsaline, $1.25 per lb., 8 spools to lb. Me.ver violet tbread for violets, $1.2."i per doz, spools of .500 .vards 'eacb. John C. Me.ver Co.. 1-140 Middlesex St.. Lowell. .Mass. Casser's Patent Zinc Joints, for butting glass. See advertisement elsewbere in tbis issue for prices. B. Konigslow Stamping and Tool Works. 184 Champlain St.. Cleveland. O. Window boxes, plant tubs and anything deco- rative in wood. Foster, Mansbeld Mfg. Co., 145 W. 2Slh St.. New York. Foreign freight forwarded and custom bouse horkers. International Forwarding Co.. ;J15 I>e;irborn St., Chica go. .New Imported Florists' Baskets. The Rade- lein Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave. and Huron St.. Chicago. Tile benches and tile bottoms. The Camp Conduit Co., Cleveland. O, The Mastin Automatic Whitewash and Sprav- ing Machine. J. G. Mastin & Co., 3124 W. Lake St.. Chicago. Plant bed cloth, waterproof sheeting, hay caps. etc. Henry Derby, 123 F. Chambers St.'. N. Y. Ideal Hot Water Circulator, a! E^ Crow- Imrst. Humlter Bay. Ont. Tags for tlowers. Dennisou Mfg. Co., Boston, ■N'ew York. Philadelphia. Chicago. St. Louis . Davis Combination Check and Globe Valve. \\ . B. Davis, Aurora, 111. Revero Garden hose. Revere Rubber Co., Boston. Mass. Diamond glass cutters. John E. Stepban. 70 La Salle St.. Chicago. Pulverized Sheep Manure. Sheep's Head Brand. Natural Guano Co.. Auro ra. 111. Pillsbury's Carnation Staples. .50c per l.OOC jwstpaid. I. L. Pillslniry. Galeshurg. 111. PIPE. Pipe, iron fittings, etc., galvanized iron feash hinges, screw eyes, screw hooks, U-bolts, gal- vanized iron buckles and wires. Fitting's for purlin and ridge supports. Folev Mfs Co Western and 2Gtb, Chicago, Pipes and fittings, cast iron and wrought pipe, valves, elbows, pipe hooks, aii.omatic air headers, etc. Lord & Burnham Co. 1133 Broad- way. New Yor k, Iron fittings, patent iron ben a fittings and roof supports. Diller, Caskey S. Keen, 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Pipe and fittings. S. Jac .bs & Sous, 1307 Flushmg Ave.. Brooklyn, N, Y, Pipe, valve fittings. ChiCigo House Wrecking Co.. 35tb and Iron Sts.. Ch' 'ago. POTS, PANS, ETC. "NUP SED." Best led pots are made bv Geo. E. Feustel, Fairp rrt, Iowa. Pots, before buyin" write for prices. OeTT Keller & Sons, 2614- 2.'2 Herndon St., Chicago, Pots, Florist red, Peters & Reed Potterv Co., Zanesville, O. Pots. Syracuse red. .Syracuse Potterv Co.. Syracuse. N. Y, Pots, red standard. Paducah Pottery Co. Paducah, Ky. Pots. Standard. ; all sizes. A. F. Kobr 2934- ?» N. Leavitt St.: Chicago. The Red Pot. J. C. Pollworth Co. All roads nonupct with Mil- Jaukee. RAFFLA. Raffia, bale lotu. Vaughan's Seed Store, P. O. Drawer. V.. Cl aicago. STAKES. '-^'1?„ stakes. , Standard grade 6 to 8 feet, per 100, SSc; 50<3 for $3; $5.50 for 1,000. , /,^'i"' '^'^"S at)out G feet, per 100, 60c; per 1.000. $,., Vang'ban's Seed Store. Chicago, STEAM TRAJ>S. —y- steam traijjs, the Standard return steam trap has no equo.l for its simplicity of working, E, Ilippard, Yt^ungstown. O, ^■"Wehead Return Steam Traps, Morehead .Mfg. Co.. 1047 Grand River Ave., Detroit. BOOKS FOR FLORISTS The following books should be in every florist s and gardener's library. A good book on aoy subject in whicli you are specially interested is worth years of e»perience and should be kept convenient for leference at all times. Send prices quoted and we send the books. Heating and Ventilating Buildings. (Carpenter). — This book covers the en- tire subject most fully. In the prepa- ration of heating and ventilating plans it will be found a most valuable guide. $4.00. Hedges, Windbreaks, Etc. (Powell). —A treatise on the planting, growth and management of hedge plants for country and suburban homes. A vol- ume of 140 pages, with twenty-two il- lustrations. 50 cents. Cabbages, Cauliflower and Allied Vegetables (Allen).— The requirements of the important vegetables of the cab- bage tribe are given here very fully. The book also contains interesting chap- ters on seed raising, insects, pests and fungus diseases common to these plants. 50 cents. Landscape Gardening (Maynard). — The development of landscape art within the past few years compels the wide awake florist to keep posted on this branch of the business. The many suggestions of this book will be found helpf '—every business day. It contains 338 -Hges, 165 illustrations. $1.50. '.iNDOw Gardening. — (Dorner.) An f cellent treatise on this interesting sub- ect telling in plain language the best methods of cultivating plants in I'ooms and windows. The author is a well known and practical grower. Well bound in green cloth, 153 pages and 43 illustra- tions, $1.25. The Goldfish (Mulertt).— A numbet of florists find goldfish an attractive and paying addition to their business. The best advice is given in every de- partment of the subject, including con- structi'in and care of the parlor aquar- ium, in this volume of 160 pages, hand- somelj- illustrated. $2.00. Landscape Gardening (Waugh). — This is a very useful little book on the art of landscape gardening. It will be found exceptionally valuable to ama- teurs, as it covers in detail the numer- ous problems that come to the owners of small gardens. It is freely illustrated and the pictures have been chosen -yith a view to informing the reader rather than decoratiiit; the boiik. 50 criit^. Steam He.\ting for Builders (Bald- win).— Contains valuable data and hints for steam fitters and those who employ this method of heating. The 350 pages are fully illustrated. $2.50. Dwarf Fruit Trees (F. A. Waugh). —Their propagation, pruning and gen- eral management, adapted to the United States and Canada. It has 45 illustra- tions and 123 pages. 50 cents. Chrysanthemum Manual (Smith). -yBy an expert who has given his un- divided attention for twenty years to the improvement of the chrysanthemum and its culture in detail. Profusely il- lustrated. 40 cents. Bean Culture (Sevey). — An excel- lent practical treatise on this important crop containing instructions on all phases of culture from seed sowing to harvesting and marketing. Profusely il- lustrated, 144 pages. 50 cents. The Principles of Fruit Growing (Bailey). — The entire subject of fruit culture is treated very thoroughly in this illustrated volume of 516 pages. It is a book that no up-to-date fruit grower can afford to be without. $1.25. Yard and Garden (Baker). An ex- cellent book treating on the method of making, home gardens attractive. The Ruthor covers a wide range of subjects in quite an able manner and the book is full of interest for the amateur gardener; 140 illustrations, 420 pages, $2. Celery Culture (Vaughan).— The important subject of celery culture is thoroughly covered in this illustrated pamphlet of 59 pages. The florist rais- ing young plants of celery and those who grow the plants to maturity will alike find it valuable. 50 cents. The . Garden Month by Month ( Sedgwick ) .-.^ well classified list of hardy herbaceous and other plants ar- ranged for each month in the year. Wa- ter plants, vines, ferns, foliage plants and others all have separate chapters devoted to them and a color chart is an unusual and extremely useful addition to a most carefully compiled and excel- lent book. Finely illustrated. $4..30. The Culture of Water Lilies and Aquatic Plants (Henderson).— Grow- ers of hardy and tender water lilies and other aquatics will find this an excellent guide in cultural and descriptive matters. The lists of varieties have been very carefully prepared. Handsomely illus- trated. 50 cents. American Florist Cc^z^geartorn st. "WE DELIVER THE GOODS" International Forwarding Co. FOREIGN FREIGHT FORWARDERS AND CUSTOM HOUSE BROKERS. Manhattan Building 315 Dearborn street, Cable Address "Forwarders. CHICAGO Liebers Code and A. B. C. 5th Edition. 158 The American Florist. Aug. 13 Eldridge Coal Company SOLE AGENTS FOR GENUINE OLYMPIA POCAHONTAS, ANTHRA - BIT the ideal smokeless coals for f lo rists' use. toji^y/«i?to2fci Special Prices for Immediate Delivery. Prices WiU Advance September 1st. Our Yards Cover the City. All 'Phones Harrison 5788. WHOLESALE DEPARTMENT, CAR LOADS FOR TRACK DELIVERIES THEALLIEDTRADES THE MANAGEMENT Of the Superior Machine & Boiler Worlds, 840-850 Su- perior street, Chicago, reports the sale of two boilers— one to Peter Mertens, G104 North Winchester avenue, Chi- cago; the other to Ira Clark & Co., Broadway and McKee street, Greens- burg, Ind. Steam Coal Notes. Chicago.— While internal dissensions in official relations between J. H. Walker, president of the United Mine Workers' Union of Illinois, and T. Ij. Lewis, president of the United Mine Workers of America, the national or- ganization, are still rending agreements between the Illinois Coal Operators' Association and the miners in this state, with no prospect of a settlement anyway soon, the season is slowly but surely approaching when all users of steam coal— such as electric light plants, water works, elevators, large manufacturing plants, railroads, etc., will be forced to use strenuous methods to protect their season's supply of fuel. In this summary must be included do- mestic yards in Chicago, and at other large points. While considerable tonnage from the West Virginia smokeless coal fields is at this time being shipped to the lower lake ports, there being loaded to water carriers destined for ports on the upper lakes, which will continue to be the case until the freeze-up at the locks some time this coming winter, never- theless the mines in West Virginia, In- diana, and other eastern states, are helping out the situation in this city by increased shipments just at this sea- son this year to this terminal. The prices obtained, while somewhat higher than figures obtained in previous years, are not out of proportion when the quality of the coal is considered and the further fact that the railroads are charging more per ton for hauling; also that the miners are receiving a proportionate increase in wage scale. Several of the larger greenhousemen, seedsmen and nurserymen have bought heavily of these coals, especially of West Virginia and Indiana mines, not desiring to risk the issue. However, the present outlook is such that a great many florists and nurserymen will be literally frozen up during this coming winter, it the apathy shown in covering their wants in the steam coal line at this time is a criterion. Coal is as essential to the florist and nur- seryman as the glass he owns, for without coal to produce the heat his glass is useless. Northern States Coal & Mining Co. j 406 Fisher Bldg., 277 Dearborn St., /^tjt/^ ^C r\ Phone Harrison 6753. ^niV-.A.VjVJ Our Florist Business has increased up to present time THIS YEAR 50 PER CENT. Let us have your inquiries NOW for the following grades of FLORISTS' COALS: W. Va. Excelsior Splint, Youghiogheny, Brazil Block, Eureka, ^ I Pocahontas, Plymouth, s \ Indiana. HlARRISBURfrtilANKUN COALCO? Fisher Buildii 4, CHICAGO. The Better Gra'cs Only of INDIANA AND ILLINOIS COALS Preparation and Quality as They Should Be. We Make a Specialty of Supplying th^^ Florist Trade Miners and shippers of the following grad of coal: Sunshine, West Virginia Splint, Indiana Brazil Block, Youghiogheny and Pocahontas, Southern Illinois. Write us for names of satisfied customers, both as to quality and service, who have used our coal for the past five to ten years. Write for our prices before placing your contract. Phone Harrison 41 OS. R. C. Wliltsett Goal & Mining Co., """ ""ilTllo^^'^'^ Back From Extented Outing. Adam Schillo. ot the Adam Schillo Lumber Co., Hawthorne and Wood streets, Chicago, in company with Peter Reinberg and several others, returned recently from an extended trip to tlie Pacific coast. Yellowstone Park, Port- land, Ore.. Spokane, Seattle, and Ta- coma, Wash., were taken in enroute. The Puget Sound waters proved very enjoyable to the party. The return trip was made via Victoria and Vancouver, B. C, and Winnipeg and other points of interest in the Ca!,adian country were also noted in the itinerary. On his return to Chicago Mr. Schillo found business in good shape, which was the case practicall}' the whole of the past season. The pecky cypress, with whicli Mr. Schillo's business comes in direct connection with the greenhouse trade, is moving along very satisfac- torily. At the present time, however, stocks of this lumber are down to minimum, and Mr. Schillo strongly ad- vises intending purchasers to cover promptly their requirements along that line, as shipments from the ajuth may be delayed in transit. I igzo. The American Florist. 169 SAVE LABOR AND EXPENSE BY THE USE OF Berwind Smokeless COAL From Pocahontas and New River Mines of Berwind - White Coal Mining Co< Offices: 180S Peoples Gas Building, CHICAGO. Telephone Randolph 3901 GEORGE R. HINNERS CO Phone Monroe 386 Elston Ave. and Blackhawk St. OHICA.OO Wholesale Dealers and Shippers of all Grades of BITUMINOUS COAL For Greenhouse Purposes WE HANDLE AND RECOMMEND THE BEST GRADES OF S Pocahontas, Splint, Lower Vein Brazil Block, \ New River, Illinois and Indiana Lump and £^g. LET US QUOTE YOU. We would like to call the attention of readers to the excellent "Standard" mailing tubes, scored wrappers and other specialties made and sent out by the Standard Manufacturing Co. of Coatesville, Pa. Valuable prints and other mail matter are often rendered useless by careless packing, but these tubes insure safe arrival under any cir- cumstances with the minimum of trouble and expense and they should be in all offices, large or small. Heating: a Greenhouse. Ed. American Florist : — How would you advise heating a greenhouse 15x20 feet, two feet in the ground always dry? On the north end is a shed eight feet wide, open 6Vb feet high where it joins the green- house and 5% feet at back, eight feet from greenhouse. This storage shed might be closed from the greenhouse if advisable. The chief end now sought is to heat the greenhouse as cheaply as is consistent with good results. If we enlarge the greenhouse next sea- son, would it have to be hot water heat? "We are short of funds now, but would like some good advice before we do anything. J. F. T. While not very satisfactory, a house of the size mentioned can be heated by a wood-burning box stove from which a pipe is carried around under the side bench. Especially if the house is to be added to another season, it will he far more satisfactory if a hot GOLSEN-DOAN GOAL GO. Florists* Coal a Specialty We make this special oSer to florists Brazil Indiana Block, ... $2.85 per ton Genuine Pocahontas Mine Run, pe^'ceo'tiimp'"''"' " 3.05 per ton F. O. B. Chicago. Good things do not go begging long. Old Colony Building, CHICAGO. water heater is put in now, which will be sufficiently large for the house to be built next year, as well. The pro- posed house can be readily heated by running a 2-inch pipe on each plate and connecting them with coils con- taining four 2-inch pipes each, if a temperature of GO" is desired, or three pipes in each coil if 50° will answer. L. R. T. Yonkers, N. Y. The regular monthly meeting of the Horticultural Society was held in Wig- gins' hall August 5, with President Bennett and a large number of the members present. The committee on the June show reported it had the business of the show about completed and reported a substantial balance in hand over all expenses. The schedule for the fall show was read and adopted and it is hoped to have the same printed soon; there are 67 classes in all. The committee reported receiving a good number of prizes from different persons, but is still ready to receive more. Those donated consist of gold medals, silver cups and cash prizes. Hamilton Scott was elected secretary to fill the vacancy caused by W. H. Waite resigning. As Mr. W^aite has been in poor health for some time he has gone on a trip to Scotland and we hope to see him greatly improved in health on his return. John Goff read a very able essay on "Carnations," telling how he grew them so very suc- cessfully. The next meeting will he held the first Friday in September. L. W. Fiber Board Boxes In Demand. R. E. Ferguson of the advertising department of the Sefton Mfg. Co.. 1301-1341 Thirty-flfth street, Chicago, reports an unusually brisk demand foT corrugated fiber board boxes used by florists for shipping cut flowers and designs. Indications are that this year's business will eclipse former high marks for total business; inquiries are on the increase. IGO The American Florist, Aug. I J, I Mr. Grower: I ^ HAVK YOr rsKii ^ ^ standard Mail Tubes ^ V AND ? § Standard I I Scored Wrappers « 5 BOTH THE BEST OF ^ > THEIR CLASS. < fi Perfect protection in shipments \ y by mail or express. S. y Very light for their strength and ' resistance. \) ^ Kasy and quick to use. ^ 1 LOW COST g J You cannot afford not to use them. » V Samples mailed on request. V I Standard Mfg. Co. I 5 COATESVILLE, PA. < Pittsburg. BUSINESS QUIET. Trade is a little quiet here at present writing; quite a number of the trade, taking advantage of the dull spell, are away on their vacations. Forces at the wholesale and retail stores arc thus running short handed, and to an outsider the impression would he a very busy time. The rose crop that is on more than equals the demand in My Maryland and Killarney, while Kaiserin is just the contrary. Asters continue plentiful, many of them very poor quality, there being hardly enough fancy ones to go around. Gla- dioli are coming in more heavily and some very fine America are seen. This variety moves out well; the longer stocks seem to find better sale than the short ones, yet have equal quality blooms. Beauties are moving out clean, but cheap. Good smilax is very scarce. Other greens are very plenti- ful. NOTES. The Pittsburg & Allegheny Florists' Club, at their last meeting decided not to have a picnic this j-ear. Harry Flicker, Homestead, is going to Chicago to try his hand at the florist business. Breitenstein Co. is showing a very pretty window, in the way of a lily pond. B. Huscroft of Steubenville, O., has returned from his trip through Califor- nia. Karl Klinke and wife are spending several weeks in Canada. Zeiger Co. has had quite a run on funeral work. Geo. Stanger, North Side, is moving his store. Mrs. J. B. Smith, McKeesport, is very ill. J. J. M. GASSER'S Patent Zinc Joints For Butting Without Laps. The Improved Glazing for Greenhouses, Sky Lights, Etc. Air and water tight. Saves fuel. Glas.s is not broken bv frost or medium sized hail. IMPROVED GLAZING. We call particular atteclion lo the J M- Gasscr hateal Zidc Jomis. illu&lrated below, for which we are now the exclusive uianu- tacturers, under special n rangt-nicnt with the patentee. These Joints make tilass roofs air and water tight prevent breakage from frost, and where heat is rci|uired. as in Rreenhouses, save fuel and insure a uniforna temperature. Ttiey have been in use for cv.r twenty ^ears and the uniform exoerience of users has been most satisfactory. Directions for Use. Bed the bars in putty in the same way you have been doing. Use very soft putty. Take aboard and spread with puity. Take a zinc E. Konlgsiow Stamping and Tool Works, and scrape some putty on one side from oft the board. Take a glass and scrape some putty on the i_nd that you connect. Lay on board ready for use. Put in the first glass in the same manner you have been doing, nail it so it cannot slide. Then take a zinc and connect with the glass, putty down : lake a aiass and connect it with a zinc, putty down; in this way vou can connect as many as you reach then nail it. Have a boy to help you: he can put the puttv on the zincs and class, while you nail, and then he can hand you the 7incs and glass while yon put them in. In that way you can put in from 600 to SOO feet of glass a day. PRICES. Per 1000 Per icon ISinches. 59.10 14-inches >=.(0 17 inches, 7.50 13-inches 4.75 lb inches, 6.00 12-inches 45' 15 inches. 5.50 ll-incbes 4 25 Any size smaller, the same. \"ou can almost save the price of zincs on glass and putty. In ordering, nienticn thi- size of glass be twei-n bars. It takes one joint for every pane of glass. 10 oer cent, discount lor cash with order, or will lie sent C, O IJ. to unknown parties Slate if wanted shipped by express or freight' Sole Manufactur<^rs. 184-188Champlain St.. Per lO^'O 10-inches$4 00 'Mnches 3.50 8 inches 3 00 Cleveland, Ohio Attentionll Glass Buyers!! GREENHOUSE GLASS. Yon will save money if you obtain our prices before yon buy. Quality A. No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable white paint for this purpose. Half barrels, (26 gallons) per gal., $1.70. 6 gal. pails, per gal., $1.75 H. N. HOOKER COMPANY, Lofli Distance Pbone Monroe 4994. WHOLBSALB GLASS AND PAINTS, 651-659 Washington Bouievard, CHICAGO. CYPRESS Is a wood that has come into very general use in Greenhouse Consfrucfion, Benches, Frames, Interior or Exterior Use. Inquire of your local dealer, or write us. BAKER-WAKEFIELD CYPRESS CO., Ltd. Manufacturers, PLATTENVILLE, LOUISIANA Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports ^ IMPROVEO ™e JENNINGS IRON GUTTER. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send (or Circulars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, S. W. Comer Sbcth and Berk Streets. PHUADELPHIA. VENTILATING APPARATUS I igio. The American Florist. 161 IF YOU SHOtJLirv] Jg 11, llllli:n■lll>er^ of the well-known ■'Kint-.i-lu-ll Hoiler." v wouW !)(■ ven'JniSBBPIpBKS^SilH the larsje number of boilci-i fiiiislitil iJits .hkI rL;iii\ ■ tlifscbcjil'rs liiiisliefl j»wartinlf'sT«i»ment. witli h-s many more under einistructu'ii. was lieihjf .sliijjiK'd. Tliis is cUlmeil to be the largest hot water boiler ever built. ba\iii;; ;i capacity L slii|iiiic»t. IJcccntly till re were sixty mill ■ t)ne iif Ibeir latest models, tlie No. ir.. u of 8t>.000 siiuare feet of jjlass for carnations at The economy of a larw single unit as compared with several smaller«i»4H)ile(S Jliis proven to be very great, not alone in fuel consumption and the original cost of t(ie lioilcr. but also in the way of labor in atleudin'j to the tirini{. >rany concerns are installin,; one larj;e Knwsclicll Holier to do'the work of two or more smaller boilers, and lb- lar;re sizes lane become very impular, the Eastern demand bcin,; extremely lieavy. l{ceentl>' a number of these large sizes were sbippcil into Ibe Northwestern territory, \'uneouver. B. C. UTid nei^ddforhood. 'I'lie\- have a \ery laltte trade in these boilers in the cold northwest tcrriloiy. wbeic Ihey are also used in heating OHice Huildinns. Hotels. Stores, etc. The demiind for smaller boilers than the No. 1 Kroesi-bell Itniler for small ranges, as well as for resideniKs, has induced them to add to their list four smaller sizes, "A.'" "li." "C" and "D." rani.'in'; in capaedy from -l.'l'M .square feet of gl.-i--in; it made a fine job. John AHLi^iROM, Spicer .Minn. The No. 4 Kroeschell boiler we purchased of you in 1909 is givine the very best of satisfaction, would wish oo better, \'our boiler replaced return tubular boiler which used one half more coal than the Kroeschell, Your boiler is so easy to regulate that in a few minutes 1 can run up the temper- ature by opening the drafts The Hues and returns are connected with Kroeschell generator and work the very best .We cannot give your boiler I'noueh praise. Frank A. Wagner. Tiffin, Ohio. The No, 4 Kroescb.ll 1910 Model is heating 111,000 so, (t. of glass— it would take care ol 13 000 sq.ft. ol (lass easy. Have no trouble to keep temperatur,' of .50' and 6t)° in coldest weather Your boiler has given perfect satisfaction. We had two cast iron boilers, these boilers never did the work at their best even when the greenhouses were new. .Accordion to our experience with the Kroeschell it will save 20% to 25% of fuel. IIiii. BRns,. Lake Foiest, III. TAKE OUR ADVICE ON BOILERS. SEND FOR CATALOGUE. {^KROESCHELL BROS. CO., 452 West Erie Street, Chicago, Ill.J Oyster Bay, N. Y. The annual outing of the Nassau Co. Horticultural Society tvas held at the Inside Inn, August 4. It was a regular family affair, as nearly all the boys had their wives and children witli them. All had a good time, and man.v went home carrying trophies won at the different sports. The dinner was excellent, plenty of everything and the bar being handy, nothing was miss- ing. The principal winners were as follows : Ladies race, over 40,Mrs, Wil- son and Mrs, Matz; under 4(K Miss Highton and Mrs, Edward, Children's, over 10, Henrietta and Marie Addor, Under 10, Emily Everett, Boys over 10, G, and W, Wright; under 10, R. Wright and R, Johnson, Men over 40, J, Gilliar and Al, McKenzie under 40, E, Westlake and M, Schwarz, High jump, T, Heron and F, Finlawson, Stone throwing, A, McKenzie and H, McDonald, Broad jump, F, Gale and A. McKenzie, H, B, Jump, F, Gale and J, Ingram, Ladies' ball throw- ing, Mrs, Wilson, Hammer throwing, J. Ingram, Heron and McKenzie, Fat men's race, G, Wilson and G, Maynard, Ladies' race, Mrs. Elmslee, Tug of war, Oyster Bay (Glen Cove was too tired!') Kibs, Brown & Marshall, O. E. A, Save Money by UsiD^ DAVIS' COMBINATION Check and filobe Valve ON STEAM HEATING SYSTEMS For use on pipes leadtne^ to boilers also from heattoe pipes to return pipe. Send for our price li5t and circular explain- ing how these valves are better than any cheik valve ever put on the market: also better than two valves, a check aod a globe valve- used together. A Great Improvement over the Old Method. W. B. DAVIS, Aurora, III. St. P.\ul, Mixx, — Holm & Olson have about completed their range of eight new houses seven ot them -2x'J.S feet and one corridor house 12x126 feet, Moninger material and Garland gut- ters. 162 The American Florist. Aug. ij, THE STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINERY Tbe orieloal macbJoe with self-olline cups. The most powerful, least complicated, very compact, wltb ease of operatioD. The New Duplex Gutter Over »ii miles in nse and blcbly recommended by all. The only Drip Proof Butter on the market. The Standard Return Steam Trap It has no equals for simplicity or its workinE. Catalogue free, E. MIPPARD, Younostown. Ofclo. Providence. TRADE DULL. There was a large amount of funeral design work at the different stores the first part of the week, but the busi- ness is back to its former condition again which is dull. Counter trade is no better than it was a month ago and it will be another month before we look for any change in this trade. If anything should turn up unexpectedly to cause a more brisk demand for cut flowers the market would be found de- cidedly short of first-class stock. It is almost impossible to get good carna- tions as those in the houses are ex- hausted or thrown out to make room for the young plants which are being housed now. There are no field car- nations grown to cut from about here. The supply of asters is gradually in- creasing and some are coming in of a good quality and are the popular flow- er now. Sweet peas are poor but there are some good ones coming in from Massachusetts growers. Gladioli are quite abundant and a great many of the light colors are used up in funeral work. Roses are abundant enough to supply all demands. Some very good Kaiserins and Carnots are seen. Kil- larney, My Maryland and Richmond are only fair in quality. Orchids are not so plentiful but enough to satis- fy all demands. The supply of lilies is very light. There is little demand for green goods. Hydrangeas, tritomas and larkspurs are used extensively in window decorations of the stores. The employes of T. J. Johnston & Co., presented recently to Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brook, the managing owner of this firm, a very beautiful desk and typewriter with all equip- ment in honor of their recent wedding. Mrs. Brook was formerly Miss Edith Sims, the bookkeeper for this firm for the past year and is a very popular young lady. All connected with busi- ness extend to them their best wishes. J. A. Budlong & Son, Auburn, gave 10,000 roses to the Society of the Rhode Island Branch of International Order of King's Daughters and Sons to be sold on the streets of this city for the benefit of the poor, sick and indi- gent children and tired mothers of the city's poorer quarters to enjoy a two weeks' rest to the Emily S. Chace Me- morial Home at Oakland Beach. The Citizens Saving Bank has dis- charged a $5,000 mortgage against Thomas Curley and wife on their greenhouse property on Harkness and Slocum streets. This does not go to show busines is limited with this firm as they do an immense business at landscape and floral work. Frank O'Reilly, who has been in the florist business 40 years in Pawtucket, is now employed as a forester in that city. Fred Luther has just purchased a 12-h. p. Maxwell runabout automobile. Edward Murray, manager of Wm. Hay's wholesale cut flower market at 20 Clemence street, reports business very satisfactory for this season of The "Ideal" Hot Water Circulator THE "IDEAL" is the simplest and most efficient circulator on the market; requiring less power to operate than any other. . -INLET THRUST BALL BEARINGS Sectional Cut of Improved Circnlator No. 6. Some Advantages of the "Ideal" Circulator. (1) Improves to petft-ction the circulation in hot water plants that are defective, (2) Enables present hot water systems to be extended to a very large extent without increasing the size of the pipes or the height of the circulating head. (3) Owing to the reduced size of the main piping required, it considerably reduces the first cost of installation. (4) Gives an even temperature in the pipes throughout the system. (5) Reduces the amount of radiating pipes required. Enables smaller piping to be used. Piping may be placed below boilar level as well as above. Effects a large economy in cost of luel. Requires a very small amount of power to operate (l-IO of one horse power is sofHcieni for 5.000 sq. ft. of heating surface. (10) Can be used as an auxiliary to gravity system, and does not impede the flow of same at times wheo forced circulation is not required. For prices and further information, write to A. E. GROWHURST, Dumber Bay P. 0., Ontario, Can. <6) (7) (8) (9) JE^ety etTxtl l^xxy ^^ ^ loming in on the train this morning, as we whizzed by a bill board I just I canght these words. "YOU can pay more, but you can't buy more." Don't know whether it referred to chewing gum or automobiles, but it at once flashed into my mind, what a perfect description that is of our Iron Frame honse. Thought over detail after detail of its construction, and followed in my minds eye how carefully each part is made at that big np-to-date factory of ours; then I began comparing the various houses, making the "just as good" claims; after this did a little mental arith- metic and found out how long our houses have been standing the racket, and I said, to myself. Yes, those nine words tell the ' 'Yon story — can pay more but you can't buy more." Drive a nail in that thought and clinch it so it can't get away; some day it will save you money. It. Hitchings and Co., NEW YORK, N. Y. the year. Mr. Hay's market is the \ here and undoubtedly will be a sue- first legitimate wholesale store started cess. IQIO. The American Florist. 163 and you need not fear about your plants or flowers spoiling When the Giblin Standard Greenhouse =Boifer is lsed^= It Runs From 8 to 12 Hours WITHOUT ATTENTION. Does not this feature alone compel you to get interested? Mr. Willis Greene, Little Falls. N. Y. writes r.-cently and says. "I fire the boiler at 10 p. m. and it requires no further care until 6 a. in., even in the coldest weather."* He uses a No. 406 steam boiler. To introduce our boilers where not known, we will donate 25% of the net \ price as a premium on the i first order. This will save from $25.00 to $200.00 ac- cording to the size. We can name net price delivered, at any place in the United States. Write us now for details of proposition and catalog. Giblin & Co., UTICA, N. Y. WILKS' Hot Water Boilers ARI THI MOST ECONOMICAL Boiler for Greenhouses No Nlgbt Fireman Required wlthonr SELF-FEEDIN6 HOT WATER BOILERS. Send {or Catalog and Prices. S. WILKS MFG. CO., 3603 Shields Ave. CHICAGO. Steel ReturnTubularBoilers The Most Economical Type of Boiler for Greenhouse Heating. Highly recommended by well-known florists. JOHNSTON HEATING CO., '*},|{;,%wL^'- J. B. Canning and wife are making an extended trip through Canada. They were in Montreal and Quebec for the past 10 days. Mr. Canning's son, John E., is in charge of the business. M. Macnair & Sons are showing some very fine sweet peas, coming from Taunton, Mass., grown by M. Nolan. This firm has bought the entire crop for the season. Edward O'Brien of T. J. Johnston & Co., with his wife, are spending their vacation at Bloomingdale, N. Y., with Mrs. O'Brien's folks. Wm. A. Fisk of the W. E. Barrett Seed Co. has opened his summer resi- dence, Redwood Cottage, at Prudence Park for the season. J. Bbinton. The Superior Standard RETURN FLUE FIRE BOX BOILER contains more heafing surface, and 'ess water space tlian any otiier steel boiler. H of the heatine surface is in the tubes. Ask t he man that knows the one using differen t style boilers —names are yours for the asking. After using our boiler one season, you will say like all others: Nothing but "Superior" for me. This boiler has given better satisfaction than any other boiler on the market MADE IN NINE (9) SIZES FOR HOT WATER. Send for catalogue and list of ^oweri that are using tbia boiler. THE SUPERIOR MACHINE & BOILER WORKS. 840-850 Superior St., Chicago. The Gem City Return Tubular Firebox Boilers Are the most economical for Greenhouse heating. Send for descripUva matter and prices. THE GEM CITY BOILER CO. DAYTON, OHIO. 164 The American Florist. ^^g ^3. Wired Toothpicks 10.000. $1,75; 50.000, $7..S0. Manufactured by W J. COWEE, BerUn, N. Y. Sample free. For sale by dealers. Mention thcAmericdn Florist when writing REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORIST'S SUPPLIES. We Manufacture all Our MetaJ Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Greens and all Florists' Requisites. iletition the American Florist when writing A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 404412 East 34ih St., NEW YORK. SIEBERrS ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last forever. Over 30.000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of kUbs slipping. Effective on large or small class. Easy to drive. Easy to extract. Two sizes 5^ and li, 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra; 7 lbs. for $2.50 IS lbs, for $5.00. by express. For sale by tbe trade. RANDOLPH a McCLEMENTS, Snccessors to Chas. T. Siebert. Baimi a Beatty Sts.. Pittsburg. GET OUR PRICES ON Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire IGOE BROTHERS Manufacturers of tbe Model Plant Supports for Carnations, Dahlias. Golden Glow, Peonies Cbrysanthemums and Tomatoes. 3-71 Metropolitan Ave. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Urbana-Champaign, 111. Although in the midst of the dull season all are being kept busy with funeral work, carnation benching and greenhouse repairs. For several days there was a scarcity of stock for fu- neral work, but now both indoor and outdoor asters are coming in, which ■will no doubt relieve the situation. Outdoor asters especially are in fine condition and a large crop is being looked forward to. So far we have had plent.v of rain and hardy perennials and all other outdoor stock have made excellent growth. A mid-summer farmers' institute will be held at the University of Illinois under the auspices of the College of Agriculture from August 16 to 1',). A very Interesting and instructive pro- gramme has been arranged for. Visitors will be conveyed over the grounds of the university and experiment station by the various departments, and all ex- periments of especial interest will be explained to them by those directly in charge of the work. Excursion rates have been granted from all points in Illinois, and it is estimated that from 4,000 to 0,000 agriculturists will take advantage of this opportunity and visit the home of the College of Agriculture and Agricultural Experiment Station. The rose work at the Experiment Sta- tion greenhouses is well under way. All the plants are in a healthy condi- tion and are growing vigorously. The sunken gardens are being admired by every one. A large circular bed of King Humbert cannas edged with Cen- taurea gymnocarpa is attracting a jvevero G ARDEM HOSE LIGHT STRONG FLEXIBLE An indestructible moulded Hose for Lawn, Greenhouse, Stable, Oarage. Of Ijraided construction cannot unwrap, kink or burst like old-style wrapped duck con- struction. Made in continuous lengths up to 500 feet which gives you any length you want and avoids leaky couplings. Msnufactured By REVERE RUBBER CO. BOSTON, MASS. Branches: New York, Philadelphia, Pittsburg, Cbicago, Minneapolis. New Orleans San Francisco. Diamond Glass Cutters ESTABLISHED 1860 JOHN E. STEPHEN, 70 LaSalle Street, CHICAGO ATTENTION Universal Sur«.' Cut Diamond Glass Cutter For inexperienced persons from Si.OU up. Hothouses = Greenhouses Cut Your Own Glass With a Perfect Tool That Will Last a Lifetime. You will save time and breakage by using nothing but a perfect diamond glass cutter and will realize extreme sat- isfaction in the use of it as a time and money saver. Let Us Have Your Inquiries Now. 5» Key Diamond Glass I'utter for experienced cuttrrs, from $3 50 up, ^ great deal of attention. No doubt this example of formal gardening will have a stimulating effect in the adornment of homes. Thomas Franks & Son have not done all their planting. George re- ports that good help has been scarce all summer, and that he had difficulty in getting men to do the heavy work connected with carnation benching. He leaves for Wisconsin in a few days, where he expects to spend several weeks boating and fishing. Dean Davenport is spending a few weeks on his farm in Michigan. Prof. Blair and family leave for northern Michigan Saturday, where they expect to spend the remainder of the sutn- mer. Gus. Johnson is making extensive im- provements to his greenhouses. ]_,ast week he had quite a number of out of town orders for funeral work. He has finished benching his carnations. R. B. Howe, who has been carrying on pomological investigations for the Department of Horticulture for several vears, has accepted a position with the W. W. Barnard Co., Chicago, 111. J. P. Ammann of Edwardsville and Henry Johann of Collinsville were vis- itors at the experiment station green- houses July l(! and 17. A. H. N. jgio. The America n Florist. We have a reputation for solving problems in Greenhouse Construction having initiated most of the live and up-to-date ideas of the Last Decade Our methods are scientific and bring the right results and are founded on much experience and a wide knowledge of construction Consult us and get our bulletins. 165 CONSTRUCTION CO. North Tonawando, N. Y. AT THE ROCHESTER CONVENTION We are showing several new greenhouse appliances in addition to our already prominent line of greenhouse needs. Some of the new ones are a model Trussed Iron Frame greenhouse equipped with our improved cast iron gutter, a soil conveyer, a greenhouse handy truck and the Garland Concrete Post Mould. If you are not among the lucky ones to be present at this convention, write us direct for particulars pertaining to *'The House that will Stand the Racket" It will pay you to investigate our construction before placing your orders elsewhere. All inquiries cheerfully answered. GEO. M. GARLAND CO. > Des Plaines, III. 166 The American Florist. Aug. 13, GREENHOUSE MATERIAL Hotbed Sash, Greenhouse Hardware and Posts Write Us, if you wish to get sketches and estimates on material for modern, efficient and durable houses, at a moderate COSt. Louisiana Cypress Wasliington Red Cedar A. DIETSGH CO., 2642 Sheffield Avenue, CHICAGO Newport, R. I. The business for the next six weeks promises to be something unpreced- ented. The number of cottagers here is greater than for several seasons, and the arrival of the New York yacht club squadron will be followed by the opening of the National lawn tennis tournament at the Casino. The arrival of the United States Atlantic fleet with a number of entertainments planned for the officers and men is causing quite a lively business already. There are to be several elaborate dinners with extensive floral decorations. Functions of this kind are always numerous here during August. The stores are making great di-splays of herbaceous flowers, sweet peas and gladioli of which the variety America appears to be the favorite. Some good American Beauties, Richmond, Killar- nev and Mv Maryland roses are seen in "the stores. Also lily of the valley of good quality. NOTES. PecKy Cypress Pecky Cypress is the greatest money saver discovered in years. Will last at least three times as long as any other wood for bench material. We can make immediate shipments at all times from our large stock. Siiip Lap, Drop Siding, Siieatliing, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. The Horticultural Society will hold its Autumn exhibition of palm.s, dec- orative plants, cut flowers, dahlias fruit, etc., September 17-19. Daniel J. Coughlin, Bellevue avenue, is secre- tary. The society will hold a grand ball on the evening following the close of the show, September 20. And the following comprise the committee to take charge of arrangements : Andrew S. Meikle, William F. Smith, John Forbes, John B. Uquhart, and John T. Allen. John P. Hammond was reappointed to a five-year term on the park com- mission by Acting Mayor William Shepley at the annual meeting of the commission. Mr. Hammond Is a live practical gardener and he with Richard Gardner and Secretary H. W. H. Pow- ell who will serve as assistants after their long experience in park management are sure to make their influence felt. John P. Hammond, James J. Sulli- van and Colin Robertson are appointed a committee to judge the school gar- dens. John Hays, of Henry A. Dreer, Inc., with his family, are spending their va- cation here. J. Bbinton. WRITE FOR PRICES Adam Schillo Lumber Co. unco™4So'a"nd= 41 1 . Hawthomc and Weed Sts., CHICAGO Atlanta, Ga. For the past week the weather has been very hot and sultry, driving the buying public to the seaside and moun- tain resorts, making business quiet, with just enough funerals to keep from throwing stock away. Flowers that pulled through the wet spell last month jumped into the oven this month. Stock is very good excepting carnations, which are poor in stem, flower and color. Good Kaiserin and Killarney roses are to be had now, also asters, which are coming good. At Dahl's, West View, Atlanta, and Nunally's everything is about planted, on July 30 the councilmen, aldermen and city officials were the guests of Mayor and Mrs. Maddox at their beautiful country home (Woodhaven), where they spent the afternoon amongst the flowers. The informal gardens and pergolas were the chief attractions and just at present they are at their best. E. J. Grennor, landscape architect, is at present laying out a beautiful sub- division in one of the suburbs. G. L. MiNNE.vpoLis. Minn.— The Raddison Flower Shop is reported in difficulties and to have asked that a receiver in bankruptcy be appointed. The proprie- tors say that if allowed to remain for six months they can pay 50 cents on the dollar. igio. The American Florist. 167 Because of our Superior StocK and Millwork Many of the LARGEST GREENHOUSE RANGES ARE BUILT WITH OUR Louisiana Red Cypress Material FOR WroE HOUSES Our Steel Trussed Roofs Which do away with all purlin, and ridge pipe posts, is the construction for a modern up-to- date house. When ready let us figure with you. Iron Fittings, Pipe. Steel Pnrlins, Glass, Putty, Hotbed Sash, Pecky Cypress, Ventilating Machinery. FOLEY NSNUrSCTlJRING CO., Western Avenue and 26th Street, CHICAGO. \ f/»>5^' 4?! WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF '' TAGS FOR FLOWERS Strong, clear white, waterproof stock. With artistic designs tine color printing, perfect embossing SEND FOR SAMPLES THE TAG MAKERS BOSTON, NEW YORK, PHILADELPHIA, CHICAGO. ST. LOUIS /• 168 The American Florist. Aug. ij, Tobacco Paper IS THI STRONGEST BIST PACKED EASIEST APPLIED 24 sheets t 0.75 144 sheets 3.50 288 sheets 6.50 1728 sheets 36.10 NICO-FuniC "":::::r Furnishes the cheapest JUST NOTE PRICES Most Nicotine for tiie Money I pi„t % i6o Vi Gallon 6.60 Gallon 10.60 Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Louisville Ky. 6 Gallons 47.25 CHICAGO FFiA ^ THE BEST Bug Killer and Bloom Saver For PROOF Write to P. R. PALETHORPE COMPANY, Oweasboro, Kj. A STIC A U5EJTNQWL F.O. PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY NrW YORK MASTICA is elastic and tenacious, admits of expaDsioD and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs with putty. I.asts longer tbanputty. Easy to apply, BliAMnox, OXT. — R. Jennings lias an excellent patch of violets, and his Golden Glow chrysanthemums cannot be surpassed just at this time in this sec- tion. The ''Meyer Green Silkaline'' is the only Green Thread that should be used by florists and growers. It is guaranteed full weight and full measure. Also Violet Thread for tying np Vio- lets. Price of both, $1.25 per lb. For sale by all first-class supply houses. If your dealer does not carry it in stock, write us direct, giving us his name. JOHN C. MEYER & CO., i449 Midniesw St.. Lowell, Mass. The Mastin Automatic Whitewash and Spraying Machine Is Reliable, Practical and Dorable The tank is made of galvanized sheet steel, and in brass. The pump iscf brass throughout, simple and powerful. The mixing device keeps the contents of the tank well stirred up from start to finish. When the machine is filled to within six inches of the top. a few strokes of the pump will compress enough air in the tank to produce a continuous mist-like spray for 15 minutes. All parts are made to gauge and may be had for repairs. .^sk vour dealer about our Extension Hose, Extension Rods, and the Mastin WUtewasb Nozzle for Bordeaux mixture. Sold through Seedsmen, Dealers in Florists' and Poultry SuppliM, J. G. MASTIN S CO., 3124 West Lake St., CHICAGO, ILL. r Carman's Antipest DiSECTICISE AND FUNGICIDE ror the Garden, Orchard and Greenhouse Non-poisonous and harmless to vegetation. Kills Green riy, Aphides, Bark Lice, Thrips Mealy Bug, Red Spider. Scale, Wire Worms, Antf and Slugs. This is he grower's Friend. Handy to use, clieap and ettective, mixes readily in water. Destroys ail insect pests and keeps down filth. Circulars on appli- cation. $1,50 per gallon. .Mso in quarts, half gallons and in bullc. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., FLUSHING, N. Y. Holds Glass Firmly See the Point 1^ PEERLESS OlftzlDfK Point, ue ttiat>«.l. No rlghla or lefn. Box of 2 1,000 polQU 7&0U. pofftpald. f HENRT A. DREEB, [ lit cknoit St., nii.„ r.. AYi.MEii, QUK,— R, H, Wright is plant- ing his carnations on the inside. He has about 2.5,tl00 asters which look ex- tra good just now. PlanlBedCiolli Sold by Leading Sied Houses. For Gardeners, Florists, Planters, Horticulturists. Best shade in sum- mer. Protects from frost in fall and spri«g. Grows healthy plants. Three grades, HENRY DERBY, 123 Chambers St. NKW YORK. Mention the American Florist when tcHUng I are easy to kill with The fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 lb*. Sfttlsfactlon piaranteed or money back; why try cheap eiilxitltiiteB that niakeri do not dare to puarantee ? , THE E 1. 8T00TBOFF CO., MOUNT VIRKON, I. T. Mention the Ainerican Florist when writtng tgio. The American Florist, 169 I^Ol^ 44 99 HEWS STANDARD POTS POT MAKERS FOR 140 YEARS WORLDS LARGEST MANUFACTURERS WRITE FOR CATALOG AND DISCOimTS. A. H. HEWS & CO. Pearson Street, LONG ISLAND CITY. N. Y. Eatablished 1 7eS. CAMBRIDGE, MASS SYRACUSE RED POTS Prompt shlpmenti gaar anteed. We have a large Rtock of well made and well burned pots on band for the trade of 1910. Our terms are as eood as the best. Our catalorue on application. SYRACUSEPOTTERYCO., SYRACUSE, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing Those Red Pots " STANDARDS " Full size and wide bottoms. BULB PANS and AZALEA POTS DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y HARRY BALSLEY, Rep. Detroit. Mich. 490 Howard St. Mentioyi the American Florist when writing Standard Flower Pots ForositT and Streneth Unsurpassed, Write for prices, A. F. KOHR 2934-36-38 Leavitt St.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writina H/ r CUT FLOWER BOXES EDWARDS FOLDING BOX CO ; MANUFACTURERS 1 PHILADELPHIA, PA. ^- k L.\ Cro.ssk, Wi.s.— Hfiiry A. .Salzer and family are sjiending the summer in a cottage at Oconomowoc, Wis. Dows, lA. — Worl< lias been O'lm- menced on the excavation for the Lar- son & Shaffer Greenhouse Co.'s plant, which -svill be erected on East Ellsworth street. The structure will be -Ki.xlKi feet, with basement, heatins plant and other conveniences. Frank Larson, the senior member of the firm, is man- ager for the creamery at this place, and I, H, Shaffer, the junior member, was formerly in the nursery business at Grundy C-^nter, and for the past six years has been a market gardener in this city. CUT FLOWER -AND- Design Boxes Ail si/i_s. lowest prices. Write. C. C. Pollworlh Co., MILWAUKEE, Sterling Iron Reservoir Vases Chairs, Settees, Hitching Posts, Etc. Complete Catalogue and DiscountB Upon Request. The sterling Emery Wheel Mfg. Co., omo^.™: a. New Imported iFlorists' Baskets Our line of baskets contains many itbsolutely new desiens that have never been seen in this country. It is all freshly imported stock from Europe, and is the work of true artists. Let us send you a sample trial oider, Wc know we can please you. Call and see us when in Chicago. The Raedlein Basket Co., 713 Mllwaokee Ave,, near Huron St.. Chicago Standard Flower Pots! Packed in small crates, easy to handle 1500 2-in 1500 2V, 1500 2Vi 1000 3 800 3H 500 4 456 4V2 320 5 210 5H Price per crate , in crate, $4.S8 5.25 6.00 5.00 5.80 4.50 5.24 4.51 3.78 Price per crate 144 6in.,in crate, $3.16 120 7 '■ 4.20 60 8 " 3.00 HAND MADE 48 9in., in crate, $3 60 48 10 " 4,80 24 11 " 3.60 24 12 '• 4.80 12 14 •■ 4.80 6 16 ■• 4.50 Send for price Seed pans, same price as pots. list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hansrinsr Baskets. Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent ofi for cash with order. Address HUFINGER BROS. POTTERY: Fort Edward. N.T, or .August Rolker &Sons, New York Agents 31 Barclay Street. New York City. Mention the Anierica7i Florist when writing 6E0. KELLER & SON. Manufactnrers of Red Pots Before buying write for prices 2614-2622 Hemdon St CHICAQO, Mention theAmerican Florist when writing Kramer's Pot Bangers For sale by Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers, Price, $1,00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1,25. I. N. KRAMER & SON, Cedar Rapids. Iowa All The Clay , FOR OUR Florists' Red Pots Is prepared by passing through a screen 1600 meshes to the square inch. If in a hurry for pots order from us. We ship over five lines of railroad, by river or interurban. Write for catalogue showing all the articles we make for florists' use. THE PETERS & REED POHERY CO. ZANESVIU^, OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing KRICK'S Florist Novelties Manufac turerand Patentee 9f The Only Genuine Immortelle Letters on the market. Order at once. CHAS. AUG. KRICK, lls«-66 Greene Atc BKOOKLTN, N. T. Every letter marked. Mention the American Florist when writing Florists' Refrigerators Write us for catalog and prices, stating size you require, aod for what kind of cut flowers you wish to use the refrigerator; also state whether you wish it for display or only for storage. McCray Refrigerator Co. 169 Lake Street, KENDALL VULE. OH). Tell Yoor Dealer Yon "Saw It in THE FLORIST." 170 The American Florist. Aug. 13, Eagle Machine Works Richmond, Ind. Mauulacturers of Ring Stakes for small plants, Richmond Carnation Supports. Rose and Mum Stai(es, Milwaukee. STOCK SCAKCE. Never, at any other time of the sea- son, has stock been as scarce as at present. ' Gladioli are coming in small quantities and of tine quality. Carna- tions are practically off the market. Koses are in great demand. Harrisii lilies are coming in and bring a good price. There has been a shortage of light colored stock for funeral pur- poses. A few chrysanthemums have been brought in during the past week. Shipping has held up remarkably well. NOTES. The Florists' Club held a meeting August 4 and it was well attended. The annual picnic, flower show and the convention were the main topics dis- cussed during the evening. F. H. Hol- ton addressed the meeting in regard to the convention and expressed his regret that there were only 17 S. A. F. members in the state of Wisconsin and that out of these probably only 10 would attend. He stated he mailed \M circular letters urging those he thought would be interested to attend the con- vention, and received only two replies. Mr. Holton said the society has done a great deal for the trade and con- cluded with "Wisconsin isn't doing her share." It was decided to hold the annual picnic the first Sunday in Sep- tember at Boutzloffs' grove, on the north side, one block from the North Milwaukee car line. The members on the entertainment committee are : G. Kusch, G. H. Hunkel, F. H. Holton and William Zimmermann. The sec- ond annual flower show will be held at the Auditorium November 7-14 and prizes to the amount of .t^o.GOO will be awarded. The members on the com- mittee are H. V. Hunkel, chairman, J. C. Heitmann, Nic. Zweifel, G. Kellner, C. Dallwig, A. Leidieger, Wm. Zim- mermann and C. C. Pollworth. Re- freshments were served and we wish to thank the club for its kind hospi- tality on the occasion of our visit. Ho"lton & Hunkel. 402 Milwaukee street, are remodeling their store. The office will be moved to rear, and new counters put in. Two new ice boxes are being built, one in the store and another under the walk in front of the building. The box in the store will be 8x23 feet and the other (!x30 feet; both are made of hard pine. Other new fixtures wmII be added and the store arranged to suit every con- venience. The counters will be put crossways, this being more favorable for working purposes. Eight new greenhouses, 20x100 feet each, are be- ing erected. Mr. Hunkel is looking after the work. The material was pur- chased from the J. C. Moninger Co., Chicago. The houses are of iron and concrete; cement walks will also be laid. George Keene, brother of the well known St. Louis manufacturer, has charge of the wire department at the store. S. Rusch returned August 1 from his vacation, which was spent at Fox Lake. F. H. Holton is spending a few days of the present week at Chicago. C. C. Pollworth Co., 454 East Water street, has enjoyed a good season and the bulk of the business exceeded that of former years. C. C. Pollworth and wife will attend the S. A. F. convention and visit several other cities while in the east. The company makes a spe- cialty of growing flowering plants for Cattle Manure in Ba^s Shredded or Pulverized BRANi hflNMRES Pure— dry — uniform and reliable. , The best of all manures for the ^*\ greenhouse. Florists all over the country are using^ it instead of rough manure. Pulverized Sheep Manure ^^^ V Absolutely the best Sheep Manure on the market. Pure manure and noth- ing else. The best fertilizer for carnations and for liquid top-dressing-. Unequalled for all field use^ Write for circulars and prices. The Pulverized Manure Company 32 Union Stock Yards. Chicago Sheep's Head Brand Palverized Sheep Maanre The Ideal Plant rood for Florists. Write to day for Prices aad Booklet. NATURAL GUANO COMPANY, Aurora, III. the holiday trade, and after the holi- days room is made for the bedding stock. The men have just finished planting the roses and carnations. Walter Holiday returned home August 1 from his vacation, which was spent at Mount Clemens, Mich. Tom Cassidy and Frank Boyer are enjoying their vacation fishing among the lakes. W. C. Zimmermann, 432 Grand ave- nue, will remodel his store. A bal- cony will be put in and the office moved upstairs. A new ice bo.x will also be installed. Miss Zimmermann is spend- ing her vacation at Pewaukee, where she is staying at the X,ake Side hotel. Mr. Zimmermann will spend his vaca- tion at St. Louis and expects to leave about August 22. An extended lease has been secured on the store. J. M. Fox & Son, 41-1 Milwaukee street, do nearly all the work for the Milwaukee Country and Fox Point clubs, which consists mostly of table decorations. On July -4, a casket cover in the shape of a blanket, made of lily of the valley and orchids, was delivered at Menominee. Mich., where the funeral of Mrs. J. W. Wells, the wife of the well known lumber man, was held. J. Davis and wife of the McKenny Floral Co., 417 Milwaukee street, are spending their vacation in the west. This firm decorated the Pillsbury home on Prospect avenue, where the Pills- bury-Curtis wedding took place on August 2. The decorations were in pink and white. Killarney roses, lily of the valley, gladioli and asparagus were used in the decorations. The Flora-Bon, corner of Third street and Grand avenue, opened up August 1 and has enjoyed a good week oi business. The store is centrally located in the center of the business district. Anna Thierfeldt. formerly with A. B. Loofbourow, 37G Grove street, has charge of the flower department. Nic. Zweifel has finished planting. He grows mostly carnations and has put in 50,000 plants. Mr. Zweifel re- ports having had a very good season. His Bright Spot has shown up very well this season and he is preparing to disseminate this next year. J. P. Sharer, formerly member of the board of public works, bought the James Chacona store at 87 Wisconsin , street and took i^ossession August 1. ^'^ Has stoDd the test of over a Quarter of a Century. THOMSON'S Vine, Plant and Vegetable MANURE UNRIVALLED FOR Vines. Tomatoes, Cucumbers, all Flowering. Foliage and Fruit beariDE Plants, Vegetables. Lawns, etc. The result of many years practical experience, PERFECT PLANT FOODS Sold by Leading American Seedsmen. Thomson's Special Chrysanthemum and Topdresslng Manure Freight paid on Quantities. Write for our special offer to the American trade, pamphlets, agents' circulars, etc.. to SOlC makers, WM. THOMSON & SONS, Ltd., Tweed Vineyard, Clovenfords, Scotland Evergreen Brand FlowerFertilizer Best plant food and most readily available. 12-lb. cans $2.00 each. Other sizes pro rata. For further particulars address D. D. JOHNSON CO., Man'frs., 64-66 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Gorham & Chapline Printery Inc. CATALOGUES PRICE LISTS. HALFTONES, ENGRAAaNGS and PRINTING FOR FLORISTS. 358 Dearborn Street, cmCAGO. The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES -OT7X1. SX>EIC3I.A.Xj^X''Z'- WRITE FOR FIGURES. 91 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO Lock the door before the horse is stolen, and insure your glass before it is broken. For particula rs coDc erning Hail Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary SADDLE RIVER. N. J. M. H. Moore, manager of the Wis- consin Floral Co., 122 Grand avenue, is spending his vacation at North lake. Mrs. F. E. Ennison took charge of the store herself during Mr. Moore's ab- sence. Miss Gladys Ennison spent the past week in Chicago. Heitman & Baermann, Fifty-eighth street and North avenue, are busy planting; 25,000 carnation plants are being put in the houses. Mr. Heitman stated their specialty was growing bulbs and about 150,000 are grown every year. The following will attend the conven- tion at Rochester : C. C. Pollworth and wife, H. W. Koerner, Nic. Zweifel, G. Mueller and F. H. Holton. Edlefsen & Leidiger Co., 349 Third dtreet, have had a very busy season. Miss Semler is spending her vacation in the east. Mueller & Schroeder Co., the well known carnation growers, have finished planting. America is "the Frniv of the UbssbI; there maij be marE camfart Rmidships, but u/e bfe the first to touch Unknown Seas,' Vol. XXXV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 20, 1910. No. 1159 The American Florist Twenty-sixth Year. Copyright, 1910, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Matter Nov. 11, 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago, IlUnois, under act ot March 3, 1879. Published Etert Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, Long Distance Phone : Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada, 18.00; Europe and Countries In Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes halt yearly from August, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etOti American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St, Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Offickrs — F. R. PiERsoN, Tarrytowii. N. V.. Pres.: Fred W, \'ick. Roclu'stur. N. V.. Vicc- Pres,: H. B. Dorner.. L'rbana. III.. Sec'y; Wm. F. K.VSTING. Butfalo, N. V.. Treas. OPFiCERs-ELhXT— Geo. .'\smus, Chicago. Frcs.- RiChard ViNTENT. JR.. Baltimore. Md. Vic.-- Pres.; H. B. Dorner. L'rbana. 111. Secy: Wm. F. Kastini; Butlalo. N. V., Treas. Next meeting at Baltimore, Md.. Augu.st. 1911. Second National Flower. Show. Boston. Mass., March 18-25, 1411. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual convention and exhibition, in conjunc- tion with the Morris County Gardeners' and Florists* Society, Morristown. N. J.. November 2. 3 and 4. 1910. Elmer D. Smith. Adrian. Mich.. President; C. W. Johnson. Morgan Park. 111.. Secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at Boston, Mass., March. 1911. Fred. Burki, Pittsburg. Pa.. President: A. F.J. Baur. Thirty- eighth St. and Senate Ave.. Indianapolis. Ind.. Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition at Bos- ton. March 1911. Wm. H. Elliott. Brighton. Mass.. President; A. Farenwald, Roslyn. Pa- Vice President, Benjamin Hammond,- Fisbkill, on-Hudson, N. Y.. Secretary. Turn Your Surplus Stocks Into Cash By Advertising in the Ready Reference Department. THE ROCHESTER CONVENTION Next Convention at Baltimore, Md. OFFICERS FOR 1911: President, Geo. Asmus, Chicago. Vice-Pres., R Vincent, Jr., Sallimore, Md. Secretary. H. B. Dorner, Urbana, 111. Treasurer, W. F. Ka&ting, Bulfalo, N. Y. Convention Proceedings. The twenty-si.\th annual meeting ot the Society of American Florists was called to order by Fred W. Vick, chair- man of the executive committee for the convention, and president of^ the Rochester Florists' Association, prompt- ly on time at"2 o'clock OTrTtresday~af= ternoon, August 16, 1910: This- and subsequent business sessions of^ the, the convention were held at the con- vention hall in Rochester, which was alsb the headquarters for the exhibit- ors, their display being very elaborate and tasteful. Mr. Vick introduced his honor, Mayor H. H. Edgertoh, who welcomed the convention to Rochester, and said tliat its citizens were proud of the florists and proud of their own name of "The Flower City." In ex- tending the freedom of the city he hoped that all would so enjoy the oc- casion as to wish to come again and come often. _____ Mr. Vick next introduced George Dietrich, president of the Rochester chamber of commerce, who spoke of the good city government enjoyed by Rochester, and referred to its diversi- fied industries and number of homes, all of which would be found to boast of lawns and iiowers. He congratu- lated the Rochester florists upon the successful growing by them of new varieties and their trial gi-ounds which developed the best that could be grown in the climate of this locality. He briefly outlined the progress of the city in its progress from flour to flowers, its first cognomen being the "Flour City," wliicli later developed to the "Flower City," and added his emphasis to tlie welcome voiced by tlie mayor. Mr. Robt. Craig, of Philadelphia, re- sponded to the addresses of welcome, and complimented Rochester on its ability to take care of lai'ge bodies of men assembled in conventions. It is the onjy city, so far as Mr. Craig knew, that has adopted .for i-ts civic emblem a flower, .the delight of the florist. Mr.. Craig feelingly referred to the life and labors' Of George Ellwang- .er,T Patrick' Barry, Jas. Vick; and a host Of others whose careers of use- fulness are familiar to all florists, and whose -n'OTk has done .so much to -make Rochester -famous as a horticul- tural center. The cordial greeting ex- tended, he declared, was warmly re- ciprocated, and the visitors were glad to b.e in Rochester and proposed to make the most of their visit. They had brought with them a few examples of the plant grower's art which would doubtless interest the people of Roch- ester., He said in conclusion that •there was a growing sentiment he thought in favor of the spring season for a convention and exhibition be- cause at that season shrubs and plants are seen at their best. He lioped that -the bea,uty of .the exhibition at this time might prove some compensation for the kindlj' welcome that had been accorded to the visitors. Mayor Edgertbn asked permission to say yet a further word about the busi- ness enterprises of Rochester, which privilege was willingly extended by President Pierson, and the mayor told of the goodly coin of the realm that flows into Rochester all the time, whether business is good or bad else- where, by reason of such industries as the photographic supply people, that furnish 05 per cent of the photographic goods sold in the entire country; the largest optical factory in the world lo- cated here, and so on. Patrick O'Mara, of New York, ob- taining the floor, made a neat speech 172 The American Florist. Aug. 20, presenting: to President Plerson a beautiful ivory gavel, with trimminea, a gift from the Rochester Florists' As- sociation. Mr. O'Mara felicitated President Pierson upon the efficient work that he lias already accomplish- ed, and suggested that he show no favors to the donors when he had oc- casion to use the gavel, and, however he might wield it, he felt sure he would never prove to bo a "knocker," but when he finallj-, in the course of events, turned the office over to an- other he would leave a record that few could equal and none surpass. Executive Business. President Pierson, in accepting the gavel, returned his acknowledgments to the Rochester Florists' Association. He assured his hearers that the gift was none the less acceptable and ap- preciated, because it had been unlock- ed for. The president's address fol- lowed, and reports by Secretary H. B. Corner, of Urbana. 111., and Treasurer Wm. F. Kasting, of Buffalo, N. Y., the financial portions of which were re- ferred to the auditing committee: C. L,. Washburn, C. G. Miller and Jos. Heacock. The minutes of the meetings of the executive board were read and ap- proved, and their recommendations concurred in at this time, with the ex- ception of action upon the appropria- tion for the National Council of Horti- culture, which was made a special or- der for Wednesday morning's session. The following were appointed as com- mittee on vice-president's reports: W. B. Du Rie, Frank Traendly, Benj. Hammond. In the absence of the of- ficial entomologist of the society, Dr. S. A. Forbes, his report was read by Prof. J. J. Davis, and duly filed. Prof. H. H. Whetzel, pathologist for the society, was introduced to the con- vention, and announced that he would locate himself in the exhibition hall and desired to meet there all members who had troubles to report, as he sought to learn all he could of the to disease conditions in horticulture, problems that confront the florists as with a view to finding a remedy wherever possible. He promised to have something further to communi- cate on Wednesday regarding his plan of work. John Westcott, chairman of the committee on convention sports, told something of the work of that com- mittee, and its belief that the furnish- ing of laudable sports was an incentive to many to attend the meetings that might otherwise remain at home ab- sorbed in their usual routine duties. He promised that absolutely fair play should prevail in all awards, and none but amateurs and strictly members in good standing of the S. A. F. would be permitted to compete. Mr. O'Mara, chairman of the tariff and legislative committee, made a re- port of an interesting character embodying a voluminous correspon- dence showing conditions surrounding the glass industry as affecting the florists, and other matters. The report was received and filed, and discussion of it postponed until later on. Further reports were deferred, and the conven- tion adjourned to 9 :.''.0 a. m. Wednes- day. RICHARD VINCENT, JR. Vice-Prcsidcnt-Elect Society of .Xmerican Florists. Wednesday's Proceedings. The first business at the Wednesday morning session was the reading of invitations from Ellwanger & Barry to visit their nurseries during the con- vention or while members were at Rochester; there was also an invita- tion from Mrs. F. F. Thompson, through R. E. Ballantyne. to visit her private estate, "Sonnenberg," at Can- andaigua, N. Y. Secretary Dorner announced that the total enrollment of new members up to last night, August Iti, was 180. and the present membership 1,007, as against total membership of 095 on the last day of December, 1909. Ed- ward D. Boyer, cement expert for the Atlas Portland Cement Co., delivered a very timely and interesting paper on the "Use of Cement with Special Reference to Greenhouse Construc- tion." This address touched a popular want and drew out a lengthy discus- sion in which the following' partici- pated : Messrs. Peterson, Cushman, Christy. Farenwald. Dunlop, Free- man, Birnie. Holton. Curtis, Peck, Cowell, Whetzel, "Weber, Barry, Ham- mond, Pierson, Hill, Winterich, Elli- ott and Poehlmann. Some of the in- quiries had reference to the possibil- ity of using ashes without sand for making cement for benches, one mem- ber reporting favorable results with such material. One member had been told he might expect fungi from ce- ment but the essayist and Prof. Whet- zel assured him such an apprehension was entirely groundless. The entire discussion showed that the topic was a very live one, and will probably con- tinue to be. A vote of thanks was ex- tended to Mr. Boyer. Next Year's Meeting Place. Invitations were read from various cities to hold the 1911 convention in their precincts, and finally after some spirited flights of oratory, the cities of Baltimore and Chicago were placed in nomination and voted upon. N. F. Flitton made the principal speech for Baltimore, and was supported by Past Presidents William R. Smith, R. Vin- cent, Jr., O'Mara and Freeman. Au- gust Poehlmann nominated Chicago and was supported by J. C. Vaughan and J. Bertermann. John Dunlop nominated Montreal and made a plea for it, if not now, later on. J. A. Val- entine demanded to be shown what the facilities of the two cities were with re- spect to exhibition space and other ac- commodations, and was given the in- formation. On motion of W. A. Manda the nominations closed; Messrs. Vin- cent and Ammann were appointed tellers, and, the ballot being cast, re- sulted in ISO for Baltimore, and 135 for Chicago. The contest was evi- dence, if it were needed, that the society is in a healthy condition, and the contesting cities very desirous to get the meetings. I rgio. The American Florist. 173 GEORGE ASMUS. President-Elect Society of American Florists. The convention then adjourned un- til 2 ;30 and upon reconvening the re- port of the auditing committee was read, pronouncing the booly Mr. O'Mara, and unanimously adopted. Mr. O'Mara, in speaking to the foregoing resolutions, said that beyond any question of doubt whatsoever the railroad and ex- press interests have, up to the pres- ent time, influenced the findings of the committee on postoflices and post roads and have thwarted tlie popular demand for the consolidation of the third and fourth class matter, something that has been urged upon congress for the past six or seven years by the post- oflice department itself. Mr. O'Mara spolce forcibly and strongly upon the subject, and gave some inside history that very much in- terested the attentive audience pres- ent. After the transaction of tlie fore- going business of the Evening, an ad- journment was taken to 11 a. m. Thursday. Thursday's Proceeding. At the morning session the officers nominated' the preceding day were duly elected. J. A. Valentine presented his report on the Retail Florists' Asso- ciation, J. K. M. L.. Farquhar reported on the National Flower Show. Action on the constitutional amendments was postponed and it was decided that on adjournment the society adjourn to meet in Boston. March 26, 1911. The American Rose Society reor- ganized witli W. H. Elliott president, yueceeding Aug. T. Poehlmann. The Na- A MfMRfR OF THE TRASCORTATIDN COMhin^^^- AC/TING ON THE RtfRgShMfm CoivyhnTTb ON THE NEW YORK TO ROCHESTER SPEZIAL. sible to have the illustrated lecture by that gentleman on "Trees, Shrubs and Flowering Plants." This was a great disappointment, but under the circum- stances was unavoidable. tional Plower Show committee placed $1,730 as premiums at the disposal of the American Rose Society, which was accepted and the executive committee will meet to arrange schedule. The Trade Exhibitors The Advance Co., Richmond, Ind., ventilating appamtus. American Blower Co., Dttroit, Mich., steam traps. S. A. Anderson, Buffalo. N. Y'.. Ar- tificial poinsettias and Begonia Gloire de Loraine. Chas. Apelt, Comfort, Texas, Arma- dillo baskets. Chas. D. Ball, Holmesburg, Phila- delphia, Pa., decorative plants. F. Banning, Kinsman, Ohio, cut gladioli. H. Bayersdorfer & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., florists' supplies. A. J. Binley, Glen Falls, N. Y., pat- ent flower holder. B. S. Blake, Rochester, N. Y., patent locking clip for roses. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J., evergreens, stove plants, palm and bay trees. Arthur T. Boddington, New York seeds and bulbs. Lemuel Ball, Wissinoming, Philadel- phia, Pa., decorative plants. Wm. J. Boas & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., florists' boxes. L. B. Brague & Son, Hinsdale, Mass., cut ferns, spruce and bouquet green. The E. C. Brown Co., Rochester, N. Y., spraying machinery. Brown Bros. Co., Rochester, N. Y., general exhibit of nurserv stock. Burlington Willow Ware Shops, Burlington, Iowa., willow baskets. John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. Y., gladioli. Champion Stemmer and Supply Co., Chatham, N. J., patent flower stemmer Climax Mfg. Co., Castorland, N. Y., flower boxes. Crowl Fern Co., Millington, Mass., cut ferns and galax. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa., self watering flower boxes, roses, evergreens, shubbery. P. L. Carbone, Boston, China novel- ties. Arthur Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. cut gladioli. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa., crotons, cyclamens, ferns, Ficus pan- durata. etc. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa., Auracaria, palms. Ficus pandurata, small ferns and bulbs. Detroit Flower Pot Manufactory, Detroit. Mich., pots. Chas. Ehle. New Orleans, La., Phoe- nix Roebelenii. Edwards' Folding Box Co., Phila- delphia., flower boxes. H. Eichholz, Waynesboro, Pa., new- pot carnation, Christmas cheer. W. H. Elverson Pottery Co., New Brighton, Pa., flower pots. Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y., general line of evergreen and nur- sery stock. The Foley Mfg. Co., Chicago, green- house appliances. R. & I. Farquhar & Co., Boston, Mass., bulbs. George M. Garland Co., Desplaines, 111., greenhouse construction. Benjamin Hammond. Fishkill-on- Hudson, N. Y., putty and insecticides. Nathan Graves, Rochester, N. Y., photographs. Geo. B. Hart, Rochester. N. Y., florists' supplies and cut flowers. A. H. Hews Co., Cambridge, Mass., pots. Hitchings & Co., N. Y., boilers and greenhouses. Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, N. Y., roses, shrubs and Dutch bulbs. Ionia Pottery Co., Ionia, Mich., pots. Wm. F. Kasting Co., Buffalo, N. Y., florist supplies and bulbs. Kessler Bros., New York, Nephro- lopis Dregerii. King Construction Co., North Tona- wanda, N. Y., greenhouse construc- tion materials. Kitts Mfg. Co., Oswego, N. Y., steajn specialties. igio. The American Florist. 179 H. W. Koerner, Milwaukee, Wis., gladioli. Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago, boil- ers, threaded tube piping system. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111., ferns. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J., or- chids. Lion & Co., New York, ribbons. Daniel B. Long, Buffalo, N. Y., flor- ists' photographs. Lord & Burnham Co., New York, boilers and greenhouse materials. McFarland Publicity Service, Har- risburg. Pa., advertising literature. Jas. D. McLaurin Co., New York, gum paper and moistening machine. W. A. Manda, South Orange, N. J., Polypodium Mandanun Golden Privet Draceni Rothiana, evergreens and or- chids. H. D. Mann Co., Syracuse, N. Y., ribbon, chiffon, etc. Henry P. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa., garden implements, seeds and bulbs. F. M. Miller, Janesville, N. Y., new- geranium seedling. John C. Moninger Co., Chicago, building material. Morehead Mfg. Co., Detroit, Mich., condenser trap system. National Clock & Electric Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo., thermometers and temperature alarms. Non Breakable Flower Vase Co., Washington, D. C, flower vases. Jos. G. Neidinger, Philadelphia, Pa., florists' supplies. J. L. Pillsbury, Galesburg, 111., pat- ent carnation staple. S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co., Phila- delphia, Pa., ribbon and supplies. Peters & Reed Pottery Co., Zanes- ville, Ohio, pottery. J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, O., Be- gonia Glory of Cincinnati New Dra- ceni Victoria. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on- Hudson, N. Y., palms, ferns and bulbs. Roseville Pottery Co., Zanesville, O., pottery. Reed & Keller, New York, florists' supplies. Quaker City Machine Co., Richmond, Ind., ventilating machinery. M. Rice & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., ribbons and supplies. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J., palms, baytrecs, stove plants and orchids. Edwin J. Schwabe, N. Y., flower boxes. Schloss Bros., New York, ribbons, chiffon and novelties. Shaw Fern Co., Pittsfield, Mass., cut ferns. H. J. Smith, Hinsdale, Mass., cut ferns. E. E. Stewart, Rives Junction, Mich., cut gladioli. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, C, nursery stock, palms and ferns. Stumpp & Walter Co., New York, general line of garden implements and bulbs. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y., pots. Jos. Faudt, Canajoharie, N. Y., vari- gated sweet alyssium. Taylor Steam Trap Co., Battle Creek Mich., steam traps. M. S. Radiator Corp., Dunkirk, N. Y., steam and hot water boilers. B. Hammond Tracy, Wenham, Mass., cut flower exhibit. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, bulbs. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y., cut annuals from trial grounds, also aster exhibit. Vick & Hill Co., Rochester, N. Y., early asters. W. Waits, Newburgh, N. Y., inter- locking steel benches. Wertheimer Bros., New York, rib- bons, chiffon and tassels. Wilson-Hoyt Co., New York, patent steel moulds for concrete benches. Report Of the Judges. Kroeschell Bros. Co., Chicago, Kroe- schell threaded tube piping system, highly commended;, Kroeschell gener- ator, 1910 model, highly commended; Kroeschell shaking and dumping grate, certificate of merit. Wilson Hoyt Co., New York, steel mould for concrete greenhouse benches, certificate of merit. Lion & Co., New York, matchdd bridal scarfs, invisible velvet violet shield, highly commended. Robert Craig Co., Philadelphia, Pa., Croton Mrs. Duncan Macaw, highly commended; C. Mrs. W. P. Craig, highly commended; C. Soleil D'Or, highly commended; C. Edwin Lons- dale, certificate of merit; C. Paul S. Randolph, certificate of merit. Collec- tion of 85 crotons, certificate of merit. Non-Breakable Flower Vase Co., Washington, D. C, non-breakable flower vases, honorable mention. The judges were : Charles H. Totty, E. Allen Peirce, and W. W. Coles. c iMTHfWAKtOF THE CoMV EMTI on SPbC ) a u F(?c>hA NY ALONG THE ROUTE OF THE NEW YORK TO ROCHESTER SPECIAL. Kice & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., spun glass butterflies, muslin butterflies, silver corsage ribbons, embossed moire crepe paper corkwood, twig baskets, lionorable mention. Schloss Bros., New York, shower ef- fects, gauze ribbons, fancy ribbon chenille and silk cords bouquet holder, highly commended. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa., self-watering flower boxes, honorable mention. King Construction Co., North Tona- wanda, N. Y., iron frame boiler house, certificate of merit. Henry Eichholz. Waynesboro, Pa., ('arnation Christmas Cheer, honorable mention and highly commended as pot plant. George Giatras, West Hoboken, Ne- phrolepis Giatriasii, honorable mention. Kessler Bros.. New York, Nephro- lepis Dreyeri, honorable mention. W. A. Manda. South Orange, Poly- podium Mandaianum, certificate of merit; Asparagus elongatus, honorable mention; Dracaena Rothiana, highly commended. T. M. Miller, Janesville, N. Y., ger- anium (seedling), certificate of merit. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y., Nephrolepis Mossii, a very distinct variety, certificate of merit. Joseph Traudt, Canajoharie, N. Y., sweet alyssum (variegated), honorable mention. H. W. Koerner, Milwaukee, Wis., Gladiolus new giant flowering hybrids, other seedlings un-named, honorable mention. National Clock & Electric Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo., thermostatic instru- ments, highly commended. Champion Stemmer & Supply Co., Chatham, N. J., galax and small flower stemmer, highly commended. State Vice-Presidents' Reports. IIABYLAND. We are glad to note that building activity continues and improvements in every way, all along this line, seem to be tile order of the day, many old places being torn down to make way for modern constructions. Business has been a little above the average. Easter trade was far in advance of other seasons. Spring trade was good, all good stock being well cleaned up. The seedsmen report an excellent spring trade. The great suburban de- velopment has created an extensive demand for all kinds of bedding and nursey stock. The Florists' Exchange, owned and controlled by growers, has been very successful in advantageous- ly disposing of all stock, both cut flowers and plants, in a very satisfac- tory manner. Maryland is coming to the front as a great apple center; a large capital is being invested and thousands of acres planted on the mountain sides in the western part of the state, where the finest that can be produced anywhere are being grown. The State Horticultural Society has held two very notable meetings, the one held last December being a com- plete success. The exhibition was a revelation in regard to the state re- sources in the fruit line and created great enthusiasm among the members. The summer meeting just held is con- ceded to have been the most success- ful ever held in the history of the as- sociation. The Gardeners' and Florists' Club has been wide awake. The meetings have been' full of interest and well at- tended. The membership has greatly 180 The American Florist. Aug. 20, increased; several special meetings have been held at which prominent spealvers lei'tured on interesting suli- jects. The cliili being Hrm in the be- lief of unity of elTort, of l I'unadian Hortii-ultiiriil .Sucii-ty iipeiu'il AiiKiist W in tlie PuMii' \A- lirary IniiUllns. ^^t. ratlu'vin.'S. Owl. Tlie ilfh'Katfs vere about IdO »f the leaitinK Horists, niirsoi-ynun anii seiHlsmt-n of the dominion, and many of them were accompanied by their wives. The Dale Estate, of Bramiiton. had a large display of orchids, ferns and supplies of every description. R. H. Ellis, of I.,eamington. had an exhibit of ferns. K. L. Dunn and W. W. Walker had well arranged displays. Thomas Manton, of Toronto, wlio was judge this year, exhibited orchids. There were fine displays by the Con- nor Floral Co. of Hamilton. The Steele- Briggs Seed Co. and J. .\. Simmons. Toronto; H. L. Jansen. of Berlin, and the Foster Pottery Co. showed a va- riety of wares. The room was crowded when Presi- dent H. E. Philpott, of Winnipeg, took tlie chair. Mayor McBride was intro- duced and delivered an address of welcome. E. J. Mepstead, of Ottawa, replied to this and returned thanks for the hearty welcome extended, from which he inferred that the asso- ciation had made a mistake in not coming here before. President Philpott, at the conclusion of his address referred to. the recep- tion of strangers, and said he would ask the executive to see to that. Sec- retary Hall presented his report. It referred to the last convention held in Toronto in November, the argu- ment being that there wopld be a greater turnout on account of the chrysanthemum show going on at the same time: there was the same argu- ment for non-attendance of members. He hoped there would be no inore No- vember conventions. At the last ses- sion the secretary was asked to get the opinion of the trade on the tariff question. Out of 300 forms sent out, only 30 were returned duly filled out. The second day's proceedings at the convention of the Canadian Horticul- tural Association August 12, included the choice of a place of meeting for next year and the election of officers. Ottawa is the city selected, with the officers as follows for the coming year : J. Connon. Hamilton, president. A. Wilshire, Montreal, first vice-presi- dent. R. L. Dunn, St. Catherines, sec- ond vice-president. C. Hall, Montreal, secretary. H. Simmers, Toronto, treas- urer. Executive committee H. P. Cow- an. Peterboro; Walter Nuston, Dans- ville; H. E. Meystead, Ottawa. A very enjoyable tour through the district of St. Catherines, was enjoyed by the visitors as guests of the St. Catlierines Horticultural society. Floriculture In the Canadian Northwest. ResHl hy H. L. Patmore. Brandon. Man., be- fore the CaniiiUan Horticultural Societj', August 11. 1910. The object of this paper is to bring to the attention of the Canadian Hor- ticultural Association the progress which has been made in horticulture and tree-planting since the first settle- ment of the northwest pY-airies, and to enlist your interest and support in our continued progress. The real settlement of the Canadian west may be said to have commenced with the building of the Canadian Pa- cific railway in the early eighties. The first settlers (most of whom were from the eastern provinces) took with them seed, plants and fruit-trees such as they had been accustomed to grow in the "older provinces, but it was soon found that the climate of the new provinces was very different from that of the old, and that many varie- ties of seeds, plants and trees which were grown successfully in the east were of very little value in the west. With the limited practical knowledge available at that time, the coldness of the winter seasims was looked upon as the cause of all the diflicidties, and loniplete discouragement in tlie future jirospects of all lines of horticulture was the immediate result. CLIM.VTIC DIFFICULTIES. Not only was it found impossible to grow the trees and plants from other provinces with any degree of success, but even the transplanting of the na- tive trees were with few exceptions failures. These exceptions were the wild currants and gooseberries which grew in the ravines, and which suc- ceeded fairly well under cultivation. Jubea Chiliensis. But most other native trees invariably died one or two years after being transplanted. Experience has since taught us that the reason of trees dy- ing was not altogether due to the cold- ness of the winters, but the principal cause of failure seems to have been that after our short hot summers, we usually get dry weather in the fall season, and that this is the period at which the real injury is done to the newly transplanted tree, so that it goes into the winter unfitted to stand the severity of the climate, and if the spring season is not unusually favor- aible, it results in great loss. During the period 1880 to 1900, sev- eral greenhouses and nurseries were established, but it was soon found that they were premature, and some were discontinued. But from the continued efforts and perseverance of two or three of these, much practical knowl- edge and some result has been gained, so that today we are able to tell you a little of the progress which has been made, and to point to the trend of horticulture in the Canadian west to a point which was considered impos- sible in the earlier years, and which, in the near future, will do much to make conditions of home life and gen- eral welfare more modified, and much more desirable. IXOWERS AND VEGETABLES. Up till the years '88-89, potatoes were about the only vegetable grown, and flowers (especially in outside gar- dens) were considered almost an im- possibility. But about that time, with the introduction of the experimental farms at Brandon and Indian Head, and the building of greenhouses by Mr. Bull, of Winnipeg, and otliers, the cul- tivation of flowers began to be looked upon as more of a possibility; as it was found that there were many of the early flowering varieties which bloom to perfection 'neath the bright summer sky, and that with the sow- ing and planting of seeds in early sea- son, so as to induce early maturity, and with the avoidance of those varie- ties which were too tender to endure the spring frosts, and too late in ma- turing to give reasonable returns be- fore the fall season set in, a fair meas- ure of success soon Vjegan to be ob- tained, until now you will find in the towns and villages, and on many of the prairie farms, flower gardens con- taining many of our choicest peren- nial and annual fiowers, and including even such tender plants as dahlias, cannas, etc., all of which bloom in pro- fusion in their respective seasons, so that it is now possible to have a con- tinuous flower garden in the open air from early spring until late fall. With vegetables, it lias also been found that with the right early ma- turing varieties sown on time, and properly cared for, nearly all of those in ordinary domestic use can be well and profitably grown, until it is now becoming a question whether the west cannot develop her own cannmg fac- tories and provide for herself in all lines of vegetable produce. FRUITS. With fruits, in the early days it was considered that it would never be pos- sible to grow fruits such as apples, crabs or plums on the prairies. But about that time, in some of the nur- series, which were then starting, some trees were then planted which did not kill out entirely, but were left to strug- gle on. After a time it was found that the new growth of these trees, the wood of which was grown in the west, became acclimated, and it was then that some of the men who were inter- ested in horticulture, such men as A. P. Stevenson, the late archbishop of Rupertsland, and others, began to see that there were possibilities, and ef- forts were made to obtain the hard- iest known varieties and these were planted under the conditions which ex- perience was teaching to be the best. Now the apples grown on the A. P. Stevenson orchard in Manitoba are noted as being some of the best in quality and appearance which can be produced; and not only has this result been obtained here, but all over the settled portion of the Canadian west. In every corner can be found growing successfully little groups of apples, crabapples, plums and other fruits, proving absolutely that these trees can be grown; providing the horticulturist can discover and show clearly what conditions are needful and necessary to make the growing of fruits a com- plete success. TREE PLANTING. This is one of the problems which is at the present time before us : Can we study the conditions under which these successful trees are grown? Can we find the cause of the few successes, and also the cause of the many fail- ures, and can we point out under what conditions these can be reme- died? This is what the people of the west are all asking from the nursery- man and horticulturist. In the plant- ing of trees for shade, shelter or orna- ment, it was early recognized that this was one of the greatest necessities for home life on the prairie. And it has always been the earnest intention, we believe, of almost everyone that has moved into the west, to plant trees, especially with the idea of making their homes more like the homes to /p/o. The American Florist. 185 which they had been accustomed in the older countries. But the attempts of the earlier settlers were so many series of failures that they had not only become discouraged themselves, but also discouraged all new comers by telling them it was absolutely use- less to plant trees. But it was soon found that with the proper preparation of the soil, and the selection of suitable varieties of trees, it -was quite possible to grow them, and grow them successfully and rap- idly. But the effects of the early discouragement were hard to over- come, and it is only during the last few years that the people have begun to renew their interest in the planting of trees. There is one man to whom the west will ever owe a debt of grati- tude. That is the Hon. Clifford Sifton, who, as minister of the interior, in- augurated the plan of tree planting on the prairies. This is rendering possi- ble the planting of trees where most needed, that is, not by the man who has the time and the means, but by the homesteader whose family, as well as himself, need the shelter and the associations which trees alone can afford on a prairie, whicli in summer is one glare of sunshine, and in win- ter, one vast expanse of snow. But the tree-planting scheme which it has been possible to get into opera- tion at the present time, is only a mere drop in the bucket of what must be done in the very near future if the dominion of Canada is going to ensure the future prosperity and progress of the western prairies. And here is one of the ways in which the Canadian Horticultural Association can assist by encouraging tliose in authority in fur- ther extensions which may be devel- oped on the lines of prairie tree plant- ing. Before leaving this subject we would also like to call your attention to the great work which is being done by the railway companies in the west in horticultural lines. The Canadian Pacific railway for some years past has been gradually establishing a de- partment under which it is doing a vast amount of tree planting and mak- ing ornamental gardens along its lines. This is valuable work in many ways, for, while it encourages the residents along the lines of railway by showing them what can be successfully grown in trees and flowers, at the same time it is affording one of the most valu- able inducements for the encourage- ment of settlement on the prairies. Travelers passing over the lines of the j C. P. R. in the near future, seeing it i a line of gardens and neatly planted i groves of trees along the right-of-way, } will form a very different impression I of western Canada to what they were likely to do in years gone by," when the railway trains ran past bare prai- ries and desolate station houses. Up to the present, this paper has dealt only with outside horticulture. But the Canadian west is now becom- ing able to take care of the florist and the winter-gardener. For with the progress and the prosperity of the last few years, there is fast springing up a demand for those plants and flowers which do so much to make life a pleas- ure at all seasons. Where a few years ago it was scarcely possible for one greenhouse to make a livelihood in the whole of the northwest, there are today in operation many greenhouse plants in all parts. While with many of these it may still be a struggle to make ends meet, yet the florists are all working together in an effort, not only to make a success of their own individual busi- nesses, but to promote the general comfort and progress of the people who live in our Canadian west, by .seeking to interest them in the use of flowers and plants at all seasons. So that we may confidently expect that the time is not far distant when the trend of horticulture will bring us, the people of the west, to that happy condition of progress, when it will be possible for us to have among us the floral establishments like the Dales and the Dunlops of the older provinces. How Can the Agrrlcultural College Assist Floriculture. .'Vlj.stract of an jiiUire.ss delivered b.v Pruf. W. .S. Blair. Mucdouald College. Quebee. before tlie tbirteentli annual eonvention of tlie Canadian Ilortienltural .\ssoeiation. .-\ngnst 111-11, All florists I take it are agreed that much can be done at an agricultural college or experiment station in secur- ing information of a definite character to assist them in the art of growing dowers. Lack of time, expenses en- tailed and equipment necessary are some of the reasons why effective re- search work cannot be conducted by the average florist. The successful grower is the one who masters details. It is through such men that^ we can hope to isolate various factors and de- termine upon which most attention should be given. Florists generally are fast finding out the suitability of plants to certain conditions, but real research to find out the reason why, is not receiving the attention it should. In planning the greenhouse at Mac- donald College the objects in mind were to give an effective training to the student by placing him in close touch with the growing in a commer- cial way of plants under glass; and to assist the florist and vegetable grower by conducting experiments with , the principal greenhouse crops. Limit- j ing factors in the pursuance of the I latter have been lack of space, funds and time. Our experiments in benches indicate that the kind of bench used is not a [ factor likely to limit the production or quality of bloom. The openings in the ^ side of the bench wall to give aeration \ to the lower bench material are, appar- ently, of no value. Drainage in the nature of rock or similar material does not appear to be necessary where care- ful watering is done. The bench soil of course in this test was kept at a uniform condition so far as moisture I contents were concerned, and water was added only when in the judgment of the grower it was considered neces- sary. The usual practice among Canadian growers is to bench violets after the first touch of light frost. This frost I usually occurs during the latter part [ of September or early in October. ' Twenty-five plants of Princess of Wales were benched August 10, 1909, and a similar lot on September 10 and again on September 2S after a light frost. The stock was the same through- out having been started from cuttings at the same time and planted to the field in May. Date No. of of arst No. of flow- Itenelied. (lowers. flower.^. ers to .Tan. 1. Aug. 10 143o Sept. 23 107 Sept. 1(1 1732 Oet. 29 38 Sept. i;s SOO Nov. 3 16 The quality of the bloom in size and substance and length of stems of the August planting could not be better. The September planting gave good blooms throughout but not so good as the August planting. The yield was heavier however. The September 28 planting produced inferior bloom until towards spring. Planting made early should be given all the air possible otherwise a strong vegetative growth is liable to develop to the detriment of bloom. It would seem, however, that the early September planting is ad- visable. These experiments are being continued. The getting of fresh warm air into our greenhouses during the cold dark days of winter is another problem worth some attention. In fact, count- less experiments could be suggested ranging all the way from starting the plants in the cutting bench to the mar- keting of the bloom, any of which would serve to throw additional light upon the various problems confronting florists, and gradually develop some- thing definite and of practical value as a guide for them in their work. OUTING OF THE PACIFIC COAST HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY AT CAMP TAYLOR, JULY 24. See Page 230. 18« The American Florist. Aug. 20, Plants vs. Cut Flowers. A pappr ronil liy Gi'O, A. It..l.li[siin. Montreal. Qut'.. lit tbo thirteenth anuuul i-uuventlon of the Cninidian Hortlcnlturnl Association. August lO-n. The subject of this debate, namely : "Plants vs. Cut Flowers" for the lioli- day trade is an open question and one wliich every florist has to answer for himself, but comparing the florist holi- ilay business today and 20 years ago, I have no hesitation in saying that plants have had a great deal more than cut flowers to do with the revo- lutionizing of the florists' business at these particular seasons. As far back as my connection with the trade goes, flowering plants have been in favor but never as much as at the present time. And can it be wondered at? I need not go into history but just mention the facts as they exist at the present time. In all up-to-date floral establisliments a week or so before Christmas or Easter the florist begins to fill up his store with flowering plants, arranging the windows with some es- pecially well grown specimens, the col- ors harmoniously blended and artisti- cally displayed. This arrangement will appeal to the public taste and arouse more interest than the best arranged window of cut flowers, lily ponds, old mills or any other of the florists' crea- tions. The finest vase of cut flowers can never compare with a growing plant. 'What is more beautiful than a well grown cyclamen with its luxurious foliage and butterfly like flowers? A plant of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine is a thing of beauty impossible to dupli- cate in cut flowers. Then the combinations possible by these growing plants have made bas- kets and hampers the popular articles there today. Not only combinations of plants but baskets filled with one va- riety only are much better sellers than the same flowers in a cut state. Take for instance a basket or pot of tulips growing and the same number of cut tulips and see which sells the best — or compare a basket made up of Easter lilies or a well grown lily plant with a case of cut lilies and note the dif- ference. There are endless w^ays. in which plants can be used in receptacles without losing their individuality or marring their beauty in any way; but it is not my intention to mention them at this time, only to show the import- ance of plants at holiday seasons. A great point in favor of the plant over cut flowers is the large variety which a customer has to choose from instead of the everlasting roses and carna- tions. We have for Christmas all shapes and sizes of plants in all dif- ferent prices to suit all customers, large or small. The most important flowering plants for Christmas are azaleas, cyclamens, Begonia Gloire de Lorraine and similar forms, poinsettias, primulas, (obconica and Sinensis), Begonia incarnata, so- lanums and ardisias for berried' plants. At Easter the lily takes precedence over all other plants — then spireas, aza- leas, lilacs, rhododendrens, roses (hy- brids and ramblers), flowering shrubs, bulbous stock and lots of odds and ends which go to make up an interest- ing and profitable display. Apart from these, foliage plants are always in great demand at these seasons. The Boston fern and its forms are the most popular while Adiantum Farley- ense, fern dishes, rubber plants, arau- carias, dracoenas in variety and aspi- distras are all sold in large quantities at the holidays. Another point in favor of the plants over the cut flowers is their freshness. How often do we hear complaints of cut flowers going to sleep througli be- ing kept too long, but very rarely do we get the same complaints about plants. A plant grower times his stock so well that there is no ground for a kick. He knows — or should know — just ixactly how long a plant will take at a given temperature to come into bloom, and, after being hardened off, these plants are able to stand any or- dinary house treatment long after cut (lowers are in the ashbarrel — thus giv- ing far more satisfaction to the pur- chaser or the recipient as the case may be. This. I think, is the greatest fac- tor in making the holiday trade a plant trade. I have never yet seen a holiday when good plants were a drug but I have often seen them a scarce com- modity. The price of plants compared with the price of cut flowers at holiday times is another factor in popularizing the plants at these seasons. The demand at these times is naturally greater than at ordinary times, while the supply of cut flowers is practically the same as at any other time of the year. This state of affairs is a great temptation to the wholesaler to raise the prices, sometimes beyond reason. The retailer has to do a lot of explaining, especially to regular customers as to the reason why the price of cut flowers is double and sometimes treble the price they were the week previous. Some custom- ers believe him. others go away with- out buying, thinking it is a holdup. New customers especially often get so disgusted with the prices asked that they never come back again and the consequence is the retailer will push the sale of plants rather than cut flowers. He can show samples and fill all orders with good stoclv instead of risking the rise in prices and the doubtful quality of cut flowers so often supplied at these times. The price of plants does not fluctuate at all and the flower buying public get to know this and buy accordingly. As to the future of plants for holiday seasons, all I can say is that I firmly believe that the popularity of plants will increase every year, more so than thev have in the past. The satisfac- tioii they give to the purchaser, their moderate price and the certainty of the supply are bound to tell and I would strongly advise growers to be alive to this branch of their business. Club Bowling: at Rochester. Citv 12 3 Total Washington 749 87.'? 785—2407 nuflalo 77S 70S 770— 22oC Philadelphia 702 728 805— 22.S.'i Baltimore 778 740 006-2223 Chicaso 683 746 751—2180 Cincinnati 735 742 700—2177 Long Island 803 665 685—2153 New York 660 74!> 70tt— 2124 Cleveland flS4 672 645—2001 Rochester 606 597 700 — 1903 Detroit 577 616 601-1854 Laales' Bowling. Mrs. Boone 78 ... Mrs. Schaeffer 112 115 Mrs. r. C . Bauer 96 119 Mrs. L. H. Klein Ill Mrs. A. Herr 100 87 Miss Pteiffer 73 .Miss Liuterman 77 ... Miss Fnlmor .''6 86 Mrs. J. T. Gibson 7i'. Mrs. Aug. Poehlmann 41 Mrs. Adolph Poehlmann 42 ... Mrs. Carney 54 ... Miss Irene Vick 4S Mrs. E. H. Vick 71 88 Mrs. Suhr 09 .Mrs. Whitman 129 125 Mrs. Powell 96 97 Miss KomitsPh 20 135 Mrs. George II. Cooke 75 .Mrs. T. Melnharrlt 58 Mrs. L. Meinhartlt 91 90 .Mrs. F. Meinhardt 87 84 Miss Elliott 48 Miss C. J. Graham .35 Mrs. Tenbold 39 Mrs. W'. W. Coles 41 Miss II. Esler 54 Miss R. Elliott 57 Mrs. George Asmus..... Ill 85 .Mrs. P. Trnendlv 1.39 101 Mrs. C. McKellar 119 131 Mrs. Tolley 62 Mrs. Arnold 72 .Mrs. Brown 06 Mrs. Fetters 91 74 Mrs. A. Moltz 116 SS Mrs. Ueimcls 06 .Mrs. A. DcMeusy 45 -Mrs. Glass 65 .Mrs. Blrnie 56 .Mrs. W. T. Wheeler 45 Mrs. J. Donaldson 51 .Miss Piorson 50 Miss M. Quick 46 .Mrs. II. J. Quick ... 51 Visitors. I'rank Adclherger, Wayne, I'a. Frank H. Adgate. Warren. O. .1. K. Allen. New York. H. M. Altick, Dayton. O. .1. F. Ammann. Ed\vardsville, 111. 8. A. Anderson. Buffalo. N. Y. Chas. Arnold, Astoria. N. Y. (ieo -Arnold, Barnard, N. Y. Geo. Asmus. Chicago. Fr:ink P. Avery. TunUbannock. Pa. Fritz Bahr. Highland Park, 111. Chas. D. Ball. Philadelphia. Pa. Chas. D. Ball. Jr., Philadelphia, Pa. Robert Ballantyne, Canandaigua, N. Y. Harry Balsley, Detroit. Mich. James Balson, Canandaigua, N. Y. .M. Barker, Chicago. 0. J. Barnard. Syracuse, N. Y. F. C. Bartels, N. Olmstead, O. Herman Bartsch, Weehawken. N. J. Gustav Bartholme, Syracuse. N. Y. Geo. W. Bartholomew. Dayton. O. S. J. Batcblor. Jenkintown, Pa. I'^ed C. Bauer. Govanstown. Md. Chas. L. Baum. Knoxville, Tenn. F. P. Baum. Buffalo, N. Y. A. F. J. Baur, Indianapolis, Ind. J. M. Bayersdorfer, Philadelphia, Pa. S. H. Bayersdorfer, Philadelphia, I'a. E .A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Frank Bennet. Barnard, N. Y H. G. Berning, St. Louis, Mo. Louis Bertermann, Indianapolis. Ind. John Bertermann. Indianapolis. Ind. Peter Beuerlein. Elmhurst, N. Y. .\. J. Binley. Glen Falls. N. Y. John Birnie. West Hoboken, X. J. Geo. H. Blackmau, Evansville, Ind. Z. D. Blackistone. Washington. D. C. Geo. H. Blake. Brooklyn. N. i" Michael Bloy, Detroit, Mich. Oscar Boehler. West Hoboken, N. J. Chas. J. Bolgiano. Baltimore. Md. J. W. Boone, Clifton Park, Md. C. Bonnet. Brooklyn. N. Y. Chas. L. Bowers, Bristol, Tenn. D. Brennemaun. Harrisburg, Pa. H. Brown, Richmond. Va. J. J. Brozat. Bloomfield, N. J. L. D. Bryant, Kingston, Mass. F. W. Bruenig, St. Louis. Mo. Aug. Buckholtz, Woodside. N. T. A. T. Bunyard. New York. C. J. Burdell. Bowling Green. Ky. Dan Eurgevin, Kingston, N. Y. Geo. Burgevin, Kingston. N. Y. T. C. Butler. Niagara Falls. N. Y. C. Campbell. WoUaston, Mass. Burrell Cappan, Canandaigua, N. Y. J. B. Carmody, EvansvlUe. Ind. W. II. Carney. Pittsburg. Pa. A. D. Carpenter. Cohoes, N. Y. J. M. Carri, Cromwell. Conn. W. H. Cash. Geneva, N. Y. W. W. Castle, Boston. Mass. Geo. E. Caton. Zanesvllle, O. H. Cbesseman, Chicago. Robt. Chesney. Jr., Cedar Grove, N. J. Harmon C. Clark. Chicago. Thos. J. Clark. Boston. Mass. Wm. Claus. Pariso, Canal Zone, Panama. A. M. Coe. N. Olmstead. O. J. T. Cokely, Scranton. Pa. W. W. Coles, Kokomo. Ind. W. E. Cook. New York. A. G. Coolidge. Cambridge. Mass. D. T. Connor & Son. Philadelphia. Pa. Lawrence Cotter, .Tamestown. N. Y. .John F. Cowell. Buffalo. N. Y'. P. W. Crelghton. New York. C. E. Critcbell. Cincinnati. 0. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware. O. Jas. Cnrran, Chicago. Ralph F. Cushman. Sylvania. O. E. II. Cushman. Svlvania. O. F. A. Danker. Albany, N. Y. Henry Dant, Decatur. 111. t D. W. Davis. Berwick. Pa. .Tohn J. Davis. Urbana, 111. J. B. Deamud, Chicago. A. T. De la Mare. New Y'ork. L. E. Denhirsch. Barker. N. Y. Edwin Denker. St. Charles, Mo. Alt. Dietsch. Chicago. Max G. Dillon. Bloomsburg, Pa. .John Dodds. Wvncote. Pa. Wm. G. Dodds. Auburn, N. Y. F. J. Dolansky. Lvnn. Mass. J. Donalds, Whltestone. L. I.. N. Y'. F. E. Dorner, LaFavette. Ind. H. B. Dorner. Urbana. III. E. E. Dunlap, Boston. Mass. John H. Dnnlop, Toronto. Ont. S. D. Dysinger. St. Paul. INIinn. W. P. Edgar. Boston. Mass. Julius Eger. Schuectady. N. Y. W. C. Eger. Schnectad.y. N. Y. Henry Eicbbolz. Waynesboro. Pa. P. EInsmann. Astoria. N. Y*. J. W. Elliott. Pittsburg, Pa. W'm. H. Elliott. Brighton. Mass. ,\. 11. Ellis. Leamington. Ont. W. H. Elversou. New Brighton, Pa. Morris Elvldgo. New York. rgio. The American Florist, 187 \Vm. Eatamanu, Jersey City, N. J. Wm. H. Ernest. Washington, D. C. B. Eschner, Pbiladelphia. Pa. Ueo. W. Evcnden. Williamsport, Pa. E. J. Fancourt, Philadelphia. Pa. Adolph Farenwald, Roslyu. Pa. J. K. M. L. Farquhar, Boston, Mass. E, W. Fengar, Newark. N. J. J. S. Fenrich. New York. E. A. Fetters, Detroit. Mich. .Michael Fink, Chicago. Peter Pisher, Ellis. Mass. A. Fitzgerald, Detroit, Mich. Thos. M. Fitzgerald, Beaver. Pa. N. F. Flitton, Paterson Park, Baltimore. Mel. Frank A. Floto, Waterbury, Conn. P. J. Foley, Chicago. Cunrad Forbach, Buffalo, N. Y. Jacob Forest, Greenfield. Ind. John R. Fotheringham, Tarrylown, N. Y. J. K. Freeman, Washington, D. C. A. J. Freman, Newark, N. Y'. Aug, Frishkorn, Pittsburg. Pa. C'bas. Fry, Barnard, N. Y. J. Fuller, Leominster. Mass- J. T. D. Fulmer, Des Moines. la. Wm. Galen tine, Barnard. N. Y. W. W. Gammage, Londoa, Ont. H. S. Garland. Des Plaines. 111. G. R. Gause. Richmond. Ind. E. B. George, Painesville. O. Robert George, Painesville, O. John H. Giles, Reading. Pa. Jas. Glass. Baltimore, Md. Alex. Gloeckner, Milwaukee. W^is. Fred Goldring. Slingerlands, N. Y. J. T. Goodlive. Zanesville. 0. D. E. Gorman, Williamsport, Pa. Adam Graham, Cleveland. O. C. J. Graham. Cleveland, O. Geo. L. Graham, Bradford, Pa. J. O. Graham. Littis Falls, N. Y. Wm. Graham, Philadelphia, Pa. Herbert Greensmith. Cincinnati, O. Thos. J. Grey , Boston, M ass. D. G. Grillbortzer, Alexandria, Va. Alex. J. Guttman. New York. E. W. Guy, Belleville, 111. Geo. W. Haas, Meadville, Pa. W. F. Haeger, Chattanooga. Tenn. II. Haemann, Owosso, Mich. I'arl Hagenburger, Cleveland, O. Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill-ou-Hiulson, N. Y. U. E. Hannaford. Portsmouth. N. H. W. W. Hannell. Watervliet. N. Y. Jas. Harnam, New York. I'eter Harragavitle. Philadelphia. Pa. (Orlando Harrison. Berlin, Md. W. C. Harrison, Painesville, O. Herman A. Hart, Cleveland, O. John C. Hatcher, Amsterdam, N. Y. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote, Pa. Henry Heepe, Akron, O. J. A. Helfrich. Paris, 111. I. S. Hendrickson. Floral Park. N. Y. Fred Henkes. Watervliet. N. Y. A. M. Henshaw, New York. F. W. Herendeen, Geneva. N. Y. Albert M. Herr & Son, Lancaster. Pa. Chas. Hewson, Buffalo. N. Y. H. A. Higgason, Richmond. Va. H. N. Hoffman, Elmira, N. Y. E, P. Holiner. St. Paul. Minn. J. D. Hooper, Ricbmond, Va. H. F. Helton. Milwaukee, Wis, H. B. Howard, Chicago. C. H. Hudson. Mill River, Mass. John B. Imlay, Zanesville, O. J. E. Jackson, Gainesville. Ga. D. D. Johnson, Chicago. James E. Jones, Richmond. Ind. B. Juergens, Peoria, 111. Geo. S. Kalb. Catonsville. Md. R. Karlstrom, South Orange, N. J. Wm. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Keimel, Elmhurst. 111. S. Keller. New I'ork. J. H. Keplinger, Govanstown, Baltimore. Md. Phil F. Kessler, New York. Wm. Kessler, New York. Harvey E. Kidder. Ionia, Mich. T. J. Kirchner, Cleveland. O. L. H. A. Klein. Towson. Md. H. Kleinstarink, Louisville. Ky. Jerome B. Knapp, Sayre, Pa. ,Tohn Knecht. Fort Wavne. Ind. H. P. Knoble. Cleveland. 0. CTias. Knopf. Richmond. Ind. Otto G. Koenig. St. Louis. Mo. H. W. Koerner. Milwaukee, Wis. J. A. Kramer, Cedar Rapidp. la. August Krueger. Meadville, Pa. Wm. Kraeger, Toledo. O. T. E. Lafinrie. Elmira. N. Y. L. L. Lamborn, Alliance. O. Fred Lautenschlager, Chicago. J. V. Laver. Erie. Pa. John Lawrance. Ogdensburg. N. Y. Henry M. Lehr, Baltimore. Md. Richard E. Loeben. Gloversville, N. Y. Wm. Loew. Pittsburg, Pa. Daniel B. Long, Buffalo, N. Y. DeForest W. Ludwig. Pittsburg, Pa. E. C. Ludwig. Pittsburg. Pa. Gustave Ludwig. Pittsburg, Pa. J. W. Ludwig. Pittsburg. Pa. Jas. B. McArdle, New York. Geo. E. McClure. Buffalo. N. Y. J. J. McCormick. Boston. Mass. J. McGinnis. Fitchburg, Mass. Frank McGowan. Utica. N. Y. Chaa. W. McKeller, Chicago. Jas. McKenna. Montreal, Que. James J. McManmon, Lowell, Mass. O. Malgrav, Fitchburg, Mass. Frank Manker. Brooklyn, N. Y. Wm. H. Mansfield, Lockport. N. Y. W. G. Matthews. Dayton. O. J. E. Matthewson. Sheboygan. Wis. B. J. Maynard. Cleveland, O. C. H. Maynard, Detroit. Mich. James Meikeljoho. New York. Fred H. Meinhardt. St. Louis, Mo. Fred Michels, Dansville, N. Y. Henry F. Michell, Philadelphia, Pa. John Miesen. Elmhurst. N. Y. Alex. Millar, Dallas. Texas. F. H. Miller. Bracondale, Ont. T. M. Miller, Jamesville. N. Y. C D. Mills. Jacksonville. Fla. T. H. Mitchell, Waterville. Me. T. W. Moll. Cleveland. O. Alex. Montgomery. Natick. Mass. Geo. Morrison. Baltimore, Md. I. H. Moss, Govanstown, Md. Walter Mott. Newburgh. N. Y. Frank Mouncy. South Orange, N. J. Gustav C. Mueller. Milwaukee, Wis, J. Muller, Rutherford. N. J. Barney Myers. Lancaster, N. Y. A. H. Nehriing. Urbana, 111. Leo Niessen. Philadelphia. Pa. John A. Nuth. Raspeburg, Md. Patrick O'Mara, Jersey City, N. J. Wm. H. Osseck. St. Louis. Mo. W. L. Palinsky, Chicago. Harry Papworth, New Orleans. I-a. M. A. Patten. Tewksbury, Mass. Thos. Pegler. Boston. Mass. C. H. Perkins, Newark. N. Y. John J. Perry, Baltimore, Md. C. A. Peterson, Escanaba, Mich. R. W. Peterson. Cincinnati. 0. J. A. Peterson. Cincinnati. O. H. E. Philpott. Winnipeg. Man. E. Elian Pierce, Waltham. Mass. Edw. L. Pierce, N. Cambridge, Mass. F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown. N. Y. Wallace R. Pierson. Cromwell. Cone. J. H. Play don. Andover. Mass. Adolph Poehlmann, Morton Grove. 111. August Poehlmann. Morton Grove. Hi. E. C. Prnner. Chicago. W. C. Puckett. Fort Wayne. Ind. Robert Pyle. West Grove. Pa. Harrv J. Quick. Baltimore. Md. P. S. Randolph. Pittsburg, Pa. A. Rerhter. Sturgis, Mirh. Wm. N. Reed. New Y'ork. Edw. Reid. Philadelphia, Pa. .John Reimels. Woodbaven. L. I., N. Y. E. C. Reinemau. Pittsburg. Pa. E. A. Richards. Greenfield. Mass. .M. Richmond. Baltimore, Md. Arnold Ringier, Chicago. Wm. Robertson, Jenkintown. Pa. W. L. Rock. Kansas City. Mo. Julius Roehrs. Jr.. Rutherford. N. J. H. E. Rogers. Spencerport. N. Y. H. D. Rohrer. Lancaster. Pa. Thos. Roland. Nahant, Mass. N. J. Rupp, Chicago. John A. Ruppert, Riverton. N, J. K. Sam t man, Philadelphia. Pa. M. Sam t man. Philadelphia. Pa. F. N. Sanborn. Boston. Mass. Jos. Sangster. Buffalo, N. Y. Emil Schloss, New York. Chas. A. Schmitt. Cleveland. O. L. Schmutz, Brooklyn. N. Y. Anton Scbulthois. College Point, N. Y. Anton Scbultheis. Scranton. Pa. .Tacob Schulz. Louisville. Ky. Robert M. Scbultz. Madison. N. J. Henry Schwab, Zanesville, O. C. W. Scott. New York. David G. Scott, Corfu. N. Y. H. D. Seeley. Elkhart. Ind. Chas. L. Seybold. Baltimore. Md. Geo. Shaffer. Washington. D. C. T^Roy E. Shaw, Pittsfield. Mass. Edward Sick, Canandaigua, N. Y. W. H. Siebrecht. Astoria. L. I., N. Y. Wm. Sim. Cliftondale. Mass. S. Simmonds. Washington. D. C. G. H. Sinclair. Holvoke. Mass. S. S. Skidelsky. Philadelphia. Pa. Frank M. Smith. Cleveland. O. Geo. W. Smith. Cleveland. O. Harry J. Smith. Hinsdale, Mass. T. J. Smith, Boston. Mass. W. O. Snell. Herkimer. N. Y. M. H. Spears, Boston. Mass. W. A. Sperling, New York. Wm. J. Stewart, Boston, Mass. G. W. Strange, Summit. N. J. .Tos. Streit. Buffalo, N. Y. N. A. Snllivan, Detroit, Mich. Ernest Summerfield, Salamanca, N. Y, Geo. Swartz. Philadelphia, Pa. Gustav Swenson. Elmhurst, 111. Gus H. Taepke. Detroit. Mich. E. L. Tanner. Richmond, Va. C. C. Taylor. Louisville. Kv. A. M. Terrill. Calgarv. Alta. J. O. Thilow. Philadelphia. Pa. Clifford Thomas. Barnard. N. Y. L. D. Thomson. Atlanta. Ga. W. Tilton. Baltimore, Md. E. P. Tracey, Albany. N. Y. B. Hammond Tracy. Wenham. Mass. Joseph Traudt, Canajoharie. N. Y. A. D. Tumbull and son, Carbondale, Pa. L. W. C. Tuthill, New York. John H. Umpleby. Lake View. N. Y. J. A. Valentine. Denver. Colo. J. C. Vaughan, Chicago. R. A. Vincent, White Marsh. Md. R. Vinrent. Jr.. White Marsh, Md. U. J. Virgin. New Orleans, La. D. Vogt, Coldwater. Mich. Thos. J. Wade, New Rochelle. X. Y. Wesley Wait, Newburgh, N. Y. Alex Waldbart. St. Louis, Mo. E. J. Waldbart, St. Louis, Mo, H. Waldecker, Quincy, Mass, John Walker, Y'oungstowu, O. C. W. Ward, Queens, N, Y. W. C. Ward, Quincy, Mass. Wm. Warnke. Massillon, O. C. L. Washburn, Chicago. Hugh Watson, Detroit, Mich. John Watson, Newark, N. Y". Robt, Watson, Detroit, Mich. Chas. Weber. RockviUe Center, N. Y. F. H, Weber, St. Louis, Mo. J, B. Wiese. Buffalo, N. Y. Patrick Welch, Boston, Mass. S. R, Welch. Painesville, O. John Westcott, Philadelphia, Pa. Forrest R. Whitman, Dayton. O. Rudolph Whittman, West Hoboken, N. J. J. J. Williams, Utica, N. Y. J. S. Wilson, Des Moines, la. Robt. Windier, St. Louis, Mo. Al. A. Winegart, Spencerport, N. Y. Christ. W^interich and son. Defiance. O. Fred C. Witthun, Cleveland, O. Chas. B. Wolf. Baltimore, Md. J. Wolff. Jr.. Philadelphia, Pa. John Wotlmers, Brooklyn, N. Y. R. S. Woodyard, Chicago. E. A. Wood, Waltham, Mass. C. A. WooUey. Chicago. T. G. Yale. Wellington. O. Nic. Zweifel, Milwaukee, Wis. LADIES. Mrs, Geo. Asmus, Chicago, Miss Loretta C. Balston, Canandaigua, N. \'. Mrs. F. C. Bartels, N, Olmstead, O. Mrs. Gustav Bart holme. Syracuse, N. Y. Mrs. Geo, W. Bartholomew and daughter, Dayton, O. Mrs, F, C. Bauer, Govanstown, Md, Miss Clara Beineker. Miss Estelle Beineker. Mrs. H. G. Berning, St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Louis Bertermann and daughter, In- dianapolis, Ind, Mrs. Peter Beuerlein. Elmhurst, N. Y. Mrs. John Birnie, West Hoboken, N. J. Mrs. Z. D, Blackistone, Washington. D. C. Mrs, I^incoln Brown, Cleveland, O. Mrs. F. W. Bruenig, St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. E, M. Bullock, Elkhart, Ind. Mrs. W. H. Carney, Pittsburg, Pa. Mrs. D. T. Connor, Philadelphia, Pa. Mrs. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware. O, Mrs. D. W. Davis, Berwick, Pa. Mrs. Alfred Dietsch, Chicago. Mrs. J, L. Dillon. Bloomsburg, Pa. Mrs. C. Eble, New Orleans, La, Miss Corinne Eble, New Orleans. La. Mrs. W. C. Eger, Schenectady, N. Y. Mrs. W. H, Elliott. Brighton, Mass. Mrs. E. A. Fetters. Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass. Mrs. J. R. Freeman and daughter, Wash- ington, D. C. Mrs. J. T, D. Fulmer, Des Moines, la. Miss Fulmer, Des Moines. la. Mrs. G, R. Gause. Richmond. Ind. Mrs. Geo. L. Graham. Bradford. Pa. Mrs. Thos. J, Grey, Boston. Mass. Miss O. Guellering. St. Louis. Mo. Miss M. L, Guy. Belleville, 111. Mrs. R, E. Hannaford, Portsmouth, N. H. Mrs. W. W. Hannell. Watervliet. N, Y. Mrs, I, S. Hendrickson. Floral Park. N. Y, Mrs, Albert M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. Mrs, L. H. A. Klein, Towson. Md. Mrs, H. Kleinstarink. Louisville. Ky. Mrs. Wm. Krueger, Toledo, O. Mrs, E, C. Ludwig, Pittsburg. Pa. Mrs. Chas. W. McKellar, Chicago. Mrs. W. G. Matthews. Dayton, O. Mrs. C. H. Maynard. Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Fred H. Meinhardt. St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. E. Michell, Baltimore, Md, Miss May Michell, Baltimore, Md, Mrs. I. H. Moss, Govanstown. Md. Miss Mary Neumayer, Louisville, Ky. Mrs. M. A. Patten, Tewksbury. Mass. Mrs, Thos. Pegler, Boston. Mass. Miss Laura Pfeiffer, Cincinnati. 0. Mrs. E. Allen Pierce. Waltham, Mass. Mrs. E. L, Pierce, N. Cambridge, Mass. Mrs. J. H. Playdon. Andover, Mass, Mrs, Adolph Poehlmann and children, Mor- ton Grove, III, Mrs. August Poehlmann and children, Morton Grove. 111. Mrs. Harry Quick. Baltimore. Md. Mrs. Julius Roehrs. Jr.. Rutherford, N. J. Mrs. Chas. Sevbokl, Baltimore, Md, Mrs. Geo. Shaffer, Washington, D. C. Miss Bertha Steussy, Louisville. Ky. Miss Clara Steussy, Louisville, Ky. Mrs. Ernest Summerfield and daughter, Sala- manca, Js'. Y'. Mrs. Gus. H. Taepke. Detroit, Mich. Mrs. C. C. Taylor, Louisville. Ky. Mrs. A. M. Terrill, Calgary. Alta. Miss Tilton, Baltimore, Md. Miss L, A. Tenner. Chicago. Mrs. B. Hammond Tracy, Wenham. Mass. Mrs. Joseph Traudt. Canajoharie, N. Y. Mrs. A. D. Turnbull, Carbondale, Pa. Mrs. J. C. Vaughan, Chicago. Mrs. R. Vincent. Jr., White Marsh, Md. Mrs. Herman Waldecker, Quincy, Mass. Mrs. John Walker. Youngstown, 0. Mrs. W. C. Ward, Quincy. Mass. Mrs. Ella Gfant Wilson. Cleveland, O. Mrs. J. S. Wilson. Dos Moines. la, Mrs. Christ Winterieh, Defiance, O. Mrs. Rudolph Wittmau. West Hoboken. X. J. Mrs. J. A. WoUmers, Brooklyn, N. Y. 188 The American Florist. Aug. 20, TheAmerican Florist 1885 TWKNTV SlNTH Yhar 1910 Subscription, United States and Mexico $1.00 a year: Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in I'ostal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted onlyfrom thosein the trade. Whin sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist baa accepted only trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. THIS ISSUE 68 PAGES WITH COVERS CONTENTS. The Uoehester eoiiveutlon 171 — Convention proeeediugs 171 — Executive business 172 — Weduestla.v's proeeedings 172 — Next year's meeting place 172 — Vice-President Vincent (portrait) 172 — President Asiuus iportraitj 17o — National Council of Horticulture 17o — Treasurer Hasting (portrait) 174 — President Piersou's :iddress 174 — Seeretar.v Dorner li>ortrait) 175 — President F. R. Pierson (portrait) 17(1 — Secretary Dorner's report 17G — Treasurer Kasting's report 178 . — Wednesday evening's procedings 178 — Thursday's proceedings 178 — The trade exhibitors 178 — On the New York to Rochester special (illus.) 178 — Along the route of tlie New York to Ro- chester special (illus. I 179 — Report of the judges 179 — State vice-presidents' reports 17!) — Convention notes 181 — Ladies' Society of American Florists 182 — The Gladiolus Society's show 182 Agave Americana 182 The retail trade 182 — Gates ajar (supplement) 182 — Store wisdom 182 Twenty years ago 183 Luther Burhank's old home (illus.) 183 Canadian Horticultural Association 184 — Floriculture in tlie Canadian northwest. , .184 — How can the agricultural college assist floriculture? 18r) Pacilic Coast Hort. Society (illus.) 1S5 At the Japan-British exhibition in London (illus.) 181), 181 .Tubea Chiliensis (illus.) 184 Refrigeration congress 188 The sweet pea show 188 American Rose Society 188 Coming exhibitions 188 Chicago 190 I)es Plaines. Ill 193 New plants in England 194 Philadelphia 19.% New York 19(> Boston ....■• 198 Davenport, la , 199 Providence 200 Pittsburg 201) The seed trade 202 — New Jerse.y conditions :>n2 — Purity standard in seeds 202 — Catalogues received 202 Market gardeners 204 — Greenhouse notes 204 — How to use cold frames and hotbeds 204 — Bean blight or bacteriosis 204 The nursery trade 200 — Association of Park Superintendents 200 Lancaster. Pa 209 Elizabeth. Pa 209 St. Louis 210 New Orleans 211 Milwaukee ", 214 Press photography for amateurs 21.') The allied trades. 22.1 Week's steam coal news 22.1 To be done now 228 San Francisco 230 China asters '.'.231 Gladiolus Brenehleyensis 232 Tlie lath house " .' . .232 The earnest and thoi-ough work of the. late E. V. Hallock and President Pierson of the Society of American Florists at New York. Albany and else- where in the interests of school gar- dening, has borne fruit, the New York board of education having recently ap- proved of a scheme to provide the city children with ground, seeds and tools to be used in their garden operations. Kaster next year will fall on April Ui, almost three weeks later than I'^aster of 3010. ALPHA Elberfield. of the Alpha Floral Co., Kansas City, Mo., has ap- plied for a patent on a reservoir ar- rangement, holding water, designed as a jardiniere, to prevent drying out of plants when left in the dwelling house or elsewliere for a long time without water. We have received from Perry's Hardy Plant Farms, Enfleld, Eng., a block of water lily manure, which is made specially for the use of those engaged in the culture of aquatics. The blocks simply have to be sunk near the water Uly plant, when they dissolve close to the root and fertilize it, a simple and effective way of supplying food to these somewhat gross feeding plants. Refrigeration Congress. The American Florist is in receipt of prospectus giving details of the second international congress of refrig- eration to be held October 9 to 12, in- clusive, 1910, at Vienna, Austria. Tl)is pamphlet is embellished with several views of Vienna and adjacent points of interest. Among other matters that will be considered at the Vienna con- gress will be the preservation of per- ishable plants, flowers, fruits, vege- tables, etc. America, through a joint resolution authorizing President Taft to invite the International Congress of Refrigeration to hold its succeeding meeting in this country, is likely to be the next place where the third in- ternational congress of refrigeration will be held. Sufficient interest must be manifested, however, by interested parties to assure selection of this country for that purpose. The Sweet Pea Show. Ed. American Florist :— I read with much interest W. T. Hutchins' "Impressions of the Sweet Pea Show" in your issue of August (^« and am quite at one with him in much that he says, but in weather such as we were — and had been — experienc- ing, it was impossible and absurd to expect better flowers than the best of those exhibited on that occasion. With the temperature hovering around 90° in the shade, even the giant flowered Spencers will lose much of their wavi- ness and size. It is not that there is aught amiss with the strain— simply "weather conditions." I have seen the same results follow a hot, dry spell succeeding a cool, damp period — in England and Scotland. Had Mr. Hutchins been privileged to see the Pordhook sweet pea trials this season, he would, I am sure, have agreed that the flowers came pretty near perfection, and almost, if not quite, up to the English exhibition standard. The "original work" to which he refers was also much in evi- dence here — scores of selections, results of first and second generation crosses — hundreds of this year's crosses, etc. Should Mr. Hutchins have time and opportunity to visit this part of the Atlantic states any time during June he will find the Pordhook sweet pea trials as interesting and fascinating as any sweet pea enthusiast could desire. I presume that the illustration on page 55, labeled E. J. Dale, is really meant for E. J. Deal and it might not be out of place to point out to your readers that this variety is syn- onymous with Dainty Spencer, other names for it being Elsie Herbert, Dis- tinction, Holdfast Beauty, W^inifred Deal and Picotee. The variety illus- trated on page 54 and named Helen Scott ought to read Janet Scott. G. W. Kerb. American Rose Society. ROSES REGISTERED. Cromwell, Conn., June 25, 1910. We wish to register the roses de- scribed as follows : Dark Pink Kil- larney, a sport of Killarney originat- ing with the Montrose Greenhouses, Montrose, Mass., and acquired by A. N. Pierson. Inc., by purchase. It is a sport of Killarney identical with the parent in habit and size of bloom. The color however, is much darker than Killarney at all times of the year. This rose will be disseminated in 1911. We wish also to register Rose Lady Cromwell, a sport of My Maryland originating with A. N. Pierson, Inc., in 1908. This rose in every way re- sembles My Maryland except in color. It is a shell pink outside, shading deeper towards the center, which is a creamy yellow, and sometimes quite a deep yellow. During the hot weather, however, the yellow center disappears, and the rose looks very much the color of an Enchantress carnation. It is very fragrant. This rose will not be disseminated until the spring of 1912. A. N. PIERSON, Inc. To Benjamin Hammond, Sec'y. Coming Exhibitions. Chicago, November t-Vl. 1010.— An- nual fall exhibition. Horticultural So- ciety of Chicago, First Regiment Ar- mory, Michigan avenue and Sixteenth street. Address J. H. Burdett, 1620 W. 104th Place, Chicago. HARTFORD, Conn.. September 22-23, 1910. — Dahlia exhibition, Connecticut Horticultural Society, Unity Hall. Hartford, Conn.. November 3-4, 1910. — Chrysanthemum exhibition. Connecticut Horticultural Society, Putnam Phalanx Hall. Indianapolis, Ind., November 8-12, 1910. — Fall show. State Florists' Asso- ciation of Indiana. Tomlinson hall. Address A. F. J. Baur. Thirty-eighth street and Senate avenue, Indianap- olis, Ind. Milwaukee, Wis., November 7-14, 1910.- Flower Show. Milwaukee Flor- ists' Club, in the Auditorium. Minneapolis, Minn., November 10- 20. 1910. — Flower show, Minnesota State Florists' Association, National Guard Armory, Kenwood Parkway. Address Jerry P. Jorgenson, 3501 Portland avenue south, Minneapolis, Minn. Morristown, N. J.. November 2-4, 1910. — Annual exhibition. Chrysanthe- mum Society of America, in conjunc- tion with tlie Morris County Garden- ers' and Florists' Society. Address Edward Reagan, Box 334, Morristown, N. J. Morristown. N. J., November 2-4, 1911). — Fifteenth annual llower show, Morris County Gardeners' and Flor- ists' Society. Address Edward Rea- gan, Box 334, Morristown, N. J. New York. September 20-22, 1910.— Seventy-ninth fair of the American Institute, Berkeley Lyceum building, 19 and 21 West Forty-fourth street. Address W. A. Eagleson, American In- stitute, New York. igio. The American Florist. 189 New York, November 9-11, 1910.— Annual exhibition of chrysanthemums, American Institute, 19 and 21 West Forty-fourth street. Pasadena, Calif., November 3-5, 1910. — Fall flower show, Pasadena Gardeners' Association, Maryland ho- tel. Address Angus McLeod, 1632 Al- leen avenue, Pasadena. Calif. St. Louis, Mo., November 8-12, 1910. —Fourth fall floral exhibition, St. Louis Horticultural Society, Coliseum, Jefferson and Washington avenues. Address Otto G. Koenig, 6473 Floris- sant avenue, St. Louis, Mo. Worcester. Mass., November 10, 1910. — Chr.vsanthemum exhibition, Worcester County Horticultural Soci- ety, Horticultural hall. 18 Front street. Address Adin A. Hixon, Horti- cultural Hall, Worcester, Mass. Meetings Next Week. ..Baltimore, Md., Aue^st 22, 8 p. m. — Ganlt-n- «rs' and Flnrists' clnti. Klnrists' Exchange hail. St. Paul anil franklin SIriTts. Cleveland, 0., August 22. 7:30 p. m,— Clevi'- land Florists' Club, Progri-ss iiall. 2610 Detroit avenue. Hartford. Conn., August 26, 8 p. m — Con- nerticnt ITorticnltiiral Society, Count.v building. New London, Conn., August 24. — New Loudon Countv Horticultural S.ici.-tv. ElliS' hall. Toledo, 0., August 21. —Toledo Tlorists' Club. Winnipeg. Man., August 24. — Winnipeg Flor- ists' Association. Wants, For Sale, Etc One Cent Per Word. Cash with Adv. rorPlant AdTS,. See Ready Reference Section. Where antwsri are to be mailed Irom thii office, •odoie 10 ceota extra to cover ooataEe. etc. Situation Wanted— Position wanted in green- house, florist's store or private place: 12 years' experience. Key I'M. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By an experienced rose grower; 33 years old. thoroughly competent lo take full charge; can furnish iiiest of references- please state wages and full particulars in first letter. Key I'O care .American Florist. Situation Wanted -Seedsman 33 years of age. thorouglily experienced expert in clover, grasses. Held seeds, vegetables seeks position in oilice. waregouse or on farm: will go anywhere. Ger--\rd. 49 Bruhacber St., Berlin, Ontario. Caoada. Situation Wanted— By a life experience, all around florist; experienced grower of roses, car- nations, violets, 'mums and bedding plants; sec- tion of roses preferred; middle aged 'single, sober state wages. .'\dd'-ess Key 187, care .-\merican Florist. Situation Wanted— .'i farm manager with life- time experience, also thorough seedsman and expert in growing of seeds, is desirous to make a change; am acquainted with general farming and truck farming; first-class references as to business ability and character: besides salary a share of the net profit of the latin wanted. Key 175. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— On private place near large town or small city by an experienced gardener, capable of laying out grounds and doing all work pertaining to planting, growing and care of gar- dens; unexcelled references; parties looking for a reliable, steady man of good character and hab- its who knows his business, address Key 144, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A rose grower to work in rose sections; state wages without board. Cole Bros., Peoria. 111. Help Wanted— Good carnation grower: must be steady and reliable. .Address Key 176. care American Florist. Help Wanted— For greenhouse work; three or four good potters. Apply to B.^SSETT & Washburn, Hinsdale, 111, Help WaBted— .\ rose grower to work under foreman; wages. $14 per week. Address Key 188, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Good worker as helper in green- ouscs; $12 per week: steady work to the right atty. Key 192. care .American Florist. Help Wanted— Two young men with knowledge of ornamental nursery stock; furnish relerences: steady place for right parties. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chi cago. Help Wanted— Grower of general stock, roses. carnations, chrysanthemums and miscellaneous plants for up-to date commercial establishment. Key 183. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Two assistant florists for our greenhouses: must furnish first-class references- state wages expected. Apply to the Tex.\s Seed & Floral Co.. Da llas, Texas. Help Wanted— A good practical florist to take charge of greenhouses and lawn at a large, all the year around resort; good wages and board and room furnished. Address Key 18'). care .American Florist. For Sale— Good greenhouse and market garden business; will sell reasonable. $500 down, balance easy terms; reason for selling have other business F. W. Weidmann. Fort Morgan. Colo, For Sale— Fine 40acre farm, with greenhouse and small nursery. Price with team, tools and $1. SOU worth of nursery stock. $2,100. Great oppor tunity. Write for particulars. M. Benson. Dongola, 111. For Sale— Two second hand hot water boilers in a flrst'Ciass condition ; one for 6.000 and one lor 6.500 lineal feet of 4 inch pipe. Superior Machine & Boiler Works 840-850 W.Superior S t., Chicago. For Sale— Well Established retail florist busi- ness, greenhouses, store, two dwellings, all in p'ood condition; good reason for selling. For further particulars address Key 171. care .American Florist. For Sale— Retail seed and florist store well es- tablished in city of 500,000 practically cash trade in both lines; reasonable rental, including living apartments: advantageous if buyer speaks Ger- man; terms 11500.00. cash. Key 174 care .American Florist. For Sale or Lease— is.coo feet of glass stocked with chrysanthemums, carnations, etc. in a city of 40 000. Hroduction can be sold at home Large steam-heated eight room house. Would prefer tosell. K. HiNRKHS Racine. Wisconsin. For Rent- Four greenhouses and lots; H block Irom car line; good location: northwest side. R. ViRt-s. 5314 Leland .Ave., near Milwaukee .Aye,, Chicago. For Rent-Greenhouses, 15.000 sq ft. of glass: new Richardson boiler just installed: 15.00J car nation plants in held: everything ready to plant- rent reasonable. Address L. C. Schelt. Park Ridge, III., or call at Room 710, 34 Clark St,, Chicago. Wanted— Interest in good seed business JIlOOO to $7 000 cash to invest; state full particulars in first letter. Key 1S5, care .American Florist, WSNTED Young man -with thorough ornamental nurserj- stock training. Splendid open- ing for right party. Must fvirnish the best of recommendation. Address Elm Gity Nursery Go,, New Haven, Gonn. Bankruptcy Sale. At PubUc Sale, Sept. 1. 1910. on Fremises. Six good first-class greenhouses, good condition, plenty of ground; g»od location: no competition; fine opportunity for cash buyer. Address E. P. SHUPE, Trustee, Wooster, O. FOR SALE One firebox hot water boiler, capable of heating 6,000 feet of 4-inch pipe, used 4 years; new flues: complete, with grates and smoke box. Price, $225. f. o. b. here. GEORGE REINBERG. 51 Wabasli Ave. CHICACO . Situation Wanted By grower, aged 17. brought up amongst flowers, etc., by my father, a wholesale and retail florist; good worker; willing to do anything around a greenhouse; state wages, with board. .Address Key 179, care American Florist. Wanted at Once An Experienced Yonng Lady Designer and Decorator. Good salary will be paid to a first-class artist and saleslady, who must comewell recommended. No others considered. Address JOHN MANGEL, Cor. of Wabasli Ave. and Monroe St., CHICAGO. Retail Store Manager Advertiser desires to engage a thoroughly com- petent manager for retail store, well located in a leading western city. This is a good opening for an up-to-date, progressive and reliable man. State age and full particulars of experience and former employment. Address Key 181, care American Florist. Situation Wanted. On or about October 1st I shall be able to accept a position with a good house— one who wishes a good, first-class designer or decorator, capable of •managing or acting as buyer. Can give best of references as to ability and integrity. Would like to correspond with any one wishing to hire. Key 184, care American Florist. WANTED. A seedsman who is thoroughly versed in grass and field seeds — one who has had considerable experience in the house working on orders, assist- ing in shipping: also must be capable of buying grass and field seeds in the country from the pro- ducer. Want a man capable of earning $1000 per year or better. Key 166, care American Florist. Trade Directory (EDITION OF 1910.) Of the Entire Horticultural Trade of America Is Now Ready for Mailing. Price $3.00, Prepaid. A complete alphabetical list of all American cities, with the names and addresses of all commercial horticulturists therein. A separate list, arranged alphabetically, of every commercial horticulturist in this country. These lists are keyed to indicate the special line or lines of each establishment. The book also contains special lists, as follows : Park Superintendents, Horticultural Societies,* Florists' Clubs,* Supply Concerns, Landscape Gardeners, Experiment Stations,* Foreign Houses, Judging Scales, Trade Associations,* Botanical Gardens, Catalogue Firms, Seed Growers,' Leading Cemeteries, Postage Rates, Express Rates, ' Statistics. *With new officers to date. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, U. S. A. 190 The American Florist, Aug. 20, W[ ARE THE BIOOEST Rose growers in the world. But size is not everything, and in addition we aim to have the FINEST STOCK, the best of its kind. During Hot Weather Flowers require great care in handling, and our facilities at the greenhouses are second to none for properly COOLING OFF the stock before it is shipped to the store. From here it is sent direct to customers by the quickest and cheapest routes. CAN YOU BEAT IT? CURRENT PRICE LIST American Beauties, Per doz. Long stems $3 00 30-inch stems 2 50 24'inch stems 2 00 20-iDch stems 1 50 15-inch stems 1 25 12 inch stems 1 00 Short stems $4 00 to $6 00 per 100 Per 100 Richmond, select $6 00 medium $4 00 to 5 00 Per 100 Klllamey, select 6 00 medium 4 00 to 5 00 Mrs. Marshall Field, select $6 00 medium. ..$4 00 to 5 00 Bridesmsld 4 00to 5 00 Bride 400to 5 00 My Maryland, select 600 medium 4 00 to 5 00 Cbatenay 5 00 Ivory 5 00 Per 100 Carnations $1 00 to $2 00 Asters 2 00 to 3 00 VaUey 300 to EasterLilies per doz., 1 50 Asparagus Pliunosus, extra quality. .per bunch, 35 to 50 FancyFems perlOOO. 150 4 00 ROSES, our selection $3.00 per 100 PETER REINBERG I •a 35 Randolph Street, CHICAGO I Chicago. BOSES MORE PLENTIFUL. With the carnations practically off the market, asters not nearly as plen- tiful or as good as they usually are at this season, and chrysanthemums in quantity a long way off, it is fort- unate that roses are beginning to show up better. During the past week the stock from the young plants has been coming in very freely and of far bet- ter quality than of late. The young Beauties are improving right along, both in color and length of stem, and the flowers now coming are fine in every respect. My Maryland is prov- ing an excellent summer rose and does not fly open so quickly or be- come so flat when it is open as Kil- larney. There are large quantities of it on the market this week and it has been the best pink rose we had. White Killarney is in fair condition, but has nothing like the substance possessed by Kaiserin, elegant flowers of this superb summer rose being offered by the principal wholesalers now. It is always unwise to prophesy, but we will certainly be surprised if some- thing almost resembling a glut of roses does not develop shortly. Al- though asters are not of first-class quality generally, and some are com- ing in that should never have left the fields, yet there are in some in- stances really fine stock. In several of the wholesale stores we noted as- ters with stems 30 inches in length and superb flowers in all the princi- pal colors, but these are exceptional. Gladioli continue to arrive by the thousands and the quality is mixed. There are some really excellent spikes — they could not well be better, but there is a very much larger percen- tage of poor ones. Orchids will now be more plentiful, as the old standby, Cattleya labiata, is in. We noted flowers of this species for the first ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY. Fancy stock for Wed- dings and all occasions. Also full line of all Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies, Greens, Wire Work, Etc. Send for Quotations. CHAS. W. McKELLAR 51 Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO. time this week and they are of good quality and color. Lilies of all kinds are plentiful, I... auratum, which has been selling well right along, being too much in evidence to be profitable. Easter lilies are keeping up in quan- tity and quality. Lily of the valley is about equal to the demand. Golden Glow has made its appearance, as well as liatris and a few other wild flowers which are not as good as us- ual. The red milkweed looks hot this weather and is not apparently in great demand. Business keeps up reasonably well, especially to out-of-town points. In one wholesaler's store on Monday the order book showed 30 long distance orders before noon, and tliere was quite a little scouting around for, stock from others who were unable to complete orders from their own ice boxes and counters. There has been a good local demand for funeral flow- ers, but not anything special in the way of high grade stock. Convention matters, of course, have been the principal topic of conversation and rgio. The American Florist. 191 AST[RS rOR EVERYBODY We have Asters ill all grades to suit the cheapest or the most aesthetic taste. Our GIiASIOI12 00 Lily of the Valley 2 000 4 00 Mexican Ivy 75^ 1 00 Adiantum per 100. 75ff 150 AsparasrusPlum. strings, each. 60@ 75 " sprays 3 000 4 00 Sprengeri 3 00@ 4 00 Ferns per 1000. 2 00 Smilax 1 500 2 00 Milwaukee. Aug. 17. Roses, Beautv..per doz.. 5C@3 00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3 000 6 00 ■■ Killarney 3 000 8 00 '■ Richmond 3 000 6 00 Carnations 2 00® 3 00 Asters 1 000 2 00 Gladioli 3 00^5 00 Lilium Giganteum,.per doz., 1 50 10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 0C@ 4 OO Magnolia 35 Snapdragon 2 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas 25® 50 Adiantum 1 50 Asparagus perstrinsr. 500 60 Plumosus, per bunch, 35® 50 " Sprengeri, " ' 35 Ferns. Fancy per 1000. 1 50 Galax perlOOO, 150 20 Smilax. per doz., 1 50 thing is in fine condition and the houses well kept up. The Des Plaines Floral Co. is busy planting, 19,000 carnation plants are being put in. In sj^eaking of cement benches Messrs. Blewitt and Prickett stated that one of the advantages over the wooden benches was, that the concrete bench gave perfect drainage while the wooden ones had a tendency to swell and this obstructed the drain- age. At present nine benches of Gar- land construction are used in the greenhouses, and have pi'oven satis- factory. The stock is in fine condition WIETOR BROS '^^^fl^ Cut Flowers An teleETapb and telepboao orderi eiyec prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO, Mention the Americayi Fl07-ist when writing CROWERSwSHIPPERS * ^ TUT FLOWEP^"'::!^ ^ S9 WABASH AVE- ^^ ^ S^NECENTRAL8T9 HOEfiBEfi QROS. Wholesale Growers of Gut Flowers, Telephone Randolph 2758. Greenhonses: DES PLAINES, ILL Store- 51 Wabash Avenue CHICAGO Zech&Mann Wholesale Florists Room 218, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Telephone, Central 3284. Quality Counts.. Let US have your next order for Roses and Carnationa and other Seasonable Flowers. JOHN KRUCHTEN, 51 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO. W. p. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER Kyle & Foerster, WHOLESALE FLORISTS 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Long Distance Phone. Randolph 3619. BE YOUR OWN COMMISSION MAN AT THE Flower Growers' Market 60 Waoash Ave., CHICAGO. A Few Desirable Stands For Rent. See JOHN SINNER, Manager. and little or no trouble was experi- enced with insects. Inspection of the carnation stock proved it to be in first-class condition, undoubtedly due to the fact that the stock was kept well watered during the dry season. The wells of W. S. Garland, Fletcher James and Frank Garland ran dry last week and a supply was pumped from river. 194 The American Florist. Aug. 20, Dayton rioral Company W. G. MATTHEWS Proprie tor. 20,000 Square feet of Glass CITY STORE, 16 West Third " Phillips House " Home Phone 2893. Bell Phone 3924. Cut Flowers a Specialty for all occasions in any arrangement WTT-ll'l|.'IP-U"l''M'1|"ir«'MF'|p-«'i|,.|,',|..|,',,',ir,|,'0'n"irTI^ Mention the American Florist when writing H. G.BERNING, Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St. ST. LOUIS. Ma St. Louis, Mo. The Most Central Location in Citv. F. H. WEBER Boyle and Maryland Aves. CUT FLOWERS AND PLANTS, riiones: Bell. Lindcll J15.^; Kinloch. Delmar 768. igio. The American Florist. 195 Field-Grown Carnation Plants We guarantee all plants to be in good healthy condition. Let us know what varieties you want, or send (or complete list and prices. All plants we offer are ready for shipping now. THE LEO NIESSEN CO., mo.e"s"arn'oSs.i;;^ W^^^kAxT^^cx, Philadelphia, Pa. American Beauties Lily of the Valley, Carnations and all Tea Roses, In lots of one hundred to one thousand. Phone or wire us. WELCH BROTHERS, ,...0^. ». Boston, Mass. Asparagus Plnmosus Nanus Extra large, heavy strings 50c each. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. Philadelphia. The business of the past week was a slight improvement over that of the previous one, though there has been no increase in prices worthy of note. Orchids are rather scarce and possibly a few sold as high as 75 cents each, but as the demand is lim- ited it is safe to state that more sold for lower figures. Very good Amer- ican Beauty roses are coming in, but they move slowly. A few sell for 25 cents each, but the bulk of the stock goes for lower prices. The quality of Kaiserin roses is somewhat improved, but Killarney, Bride, and Bridesmaid are indifferent. A few of the best qualitv asters are now arriving. Glad- ioli are plentiful enough, but many are of indilferent quality. While there are a few carnations, they are not a real factor in the market. Hydran- geas and various other stocks are seen. Good lilies and lily of the val- ley are worthy of note. NOTES. A merry company left the Reading terminal at 10 a. m. August 15, bound for the Rochester convention. Prom- inent were the following well known members of the craft: Robert Craig and wife, John Westcott, A. Faren- wald, Fred Michell, of H. F. Michell Co., Edward Reid and son, I. O. Thi- low of Dreer's, Leo Niessen, Tanner, of Ratcliffe & Tanner, Richmond, Va., J. Wolff, Jr., and Theodore Shober. The bowling team was on the same train. It is composed as follows : W. Robertson, Wm. Graham, J. H. Dodds, S. J. Batchelder and Frank Adelber- ger Others who took a later train were- E. J. Fancourt of the Pennock- Meehan Co., D. T. Connor and T. B. De Forest of Lord & Burnham Co., New York. W. P. Craig, manager of the Norwood range of the Robert Craig Co., and his foreman, Duncan Macaw had previously departed for Rochester to get their exhibit ar- ranged. S. S. Pennock is not going to the convention, but his partner, Chas. Meehan, will be seen. In addition to those mentioned, a number of others, including John Burton and Jos. Hea- cock, are expected to reach Roches- ter J>y autos or aeroplanes. John Mclntyre is selling narcissus bulbs from the bulb farms of the Poat Bros., Highland Park, Richmond, Va. He sold these products last year and savs that they gave better satisfac- tion than foreign grown bulbs. Mr. Mclntyre is now handling a large stock of long stemmed asters. Berger Bros, report good business during the past week. They are par- ticularly strong on Kaiserin roses. W. E. McKissick is now handling a fine quality of American Beauty roses. WioMe Hover MM'Ket.s Philadelphia, Aug. 17. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, extra 15 00@20 00 erst S00@1000 Brides and Maids 1000 5 00 " Killarney 1 CO® 6 00 " White Killarney 100(^5 00 Carnations 1 00@ 2 00 Asters 75® 2 00 Cattleyas 50 00@75 00 Gladiolus 2 00@ 4 CO Lilium Harrisll 6 00@ 8 00 Lily of the Valley 2 0O@ 3 00 Snapdragons 4 00® S CO Sweet Peas 250 .=0 Adiantum 75® 1 00 Asparagus per bunch SO Smilax 15 OOff.'O CO Pittsburg, .lue. 17. Per too Roses, Beauty, special 12 00@I5 00 extra 8 00012 00 No.l 400@6 00 Bride. Bridesmaid 1 000 4 00 Chatenay 1 000 4 OO Killarney 1 00@ 4 OO My Maryland 1 000 4 00 Richmond 1 000 4 00 Carnations 1 000 2 CO .\sters 1 C0@ 2 00 Gladioli 2 000 5 00 Lilium Longiflorum 6 00® 8 00 Lily of the Valley 3 000 4 00 Sweet Peas 25© 50 Adiantum 1 50 AsparacusSprengeri, per bunch, SO strings... per string, SO sprays. .. per bunch, SO Smilax tS 00 Cincinnati. Aug. 17. Roses, Beauty 1 000 3 00 Bride. Bridesmaid 2 00© 6 00 Golden Gate 2 000 6 00 Killarney 2 000 6 00 Richmond 2 00© 6 00 Carnations 1 oO© 2 00 Callas 10 00 Daisies 50 Lilium Album and Rubrum. per doz. 5) Lilium .^uratum per doz.. 1 50 Lilium Longiflorum 10 00®12 50 Lily of the Valley 3 000 4 00 Adiantum 1 000 1 50 Asparagus Sprengeri. per bch. 25 Smilax 12 50015 00 Gladiola 3 00© 4 00 Baltimore. The extreme dryness and heat con- tinues, and though there have been some showers their distribution has been very erratic. There has been re- lief in some districts, but the bad ef- fects of the prolonged drought is seen very markedly in others and growing crops are damaged in many cases be- yond redemption. Considering the in- aupicious season and the customary flight from the city of so many of the population, business continues fairly good. One or two large funerals last week made heavy requisitions for showy flowers. The burial of Joe Gans, the flstic champion, was marked by a great crowd of people and the contribution of flo.'al decorations by his admirers is described as something immense. The mortality lists are heavy and the daily supply of good flowers is not more than suflicient for FINE Asters and Gladioli THE McCALLUM CO., Inc., 937 Liberty Ave., PITTSBURG, PA. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Company WHOLESAIvE GROWERS 222 Oliver Ave., PITTSBURGH, PA. Asters, Gladioli, Beauties, Roses, Sweet Peas. All seasonable flowers. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 15 Diamond Sqaare, PITTSBURG, PA. current calls. Asters are very inferior in quality, and their numbers are much less than the normal owing to the unsatisfactory weather conditions. The Gardeners' Club, at its meeting August 8, determined to invite the Society of American Florists to hold its meeting of 1911 in this city. A large delegation composed of members of the club and others on the train left here on Monday morning by the B. & O. route. A special parlor car was assigned to the party and it was handsomely decorated with iJowers and greenery. The Washington con- tingent in its own car joined the train at the station and good fellow- ship, hilarity and kindly association prevailed throughout the two delega- tions. Following is a partial list of those composing the party from this city : Isaac H. Moss and wife, Fred C. Bauer and wife, Jos. C. Boone and wife, Chas. L. Seybold and wife, S. W. Tilton and daughter, Richard Vincent, Jr., and wife, Richard A. Vincent, L. H. A. Klein and wife, Harry Lohr, John J. Perry, N. F. Flitton, John A. Nuth, Mack Richmond, Geo. Morri- son, Jacob Keplinger, Geo. S. Kolb, Chris. Gregorius, Jas. Glass and wife, Harry Quirk and wife. Miss Lilian "Wright, assistant in the office of the Florists' Exchange, and who was popular with all having busi- ness therein, has resigned, the heavy pressure of the worli proving too much for her health. S. B. 196 The American Florist. Aug. 20, New York. WOliST WEEK OF TUE SEASON. Market conditions for the past weel< have been the worst of the season. The ett'ect of tlie much needed rain of AVednesday and Thursday is already quite noticeable in the quality of out- door stocks, but although said stocks are in much better condition than pre- vious weeks it is next to impossible to move thtni at anything that resembles a price at all. Buyers are a rarity at the market, which condition, however, is not unusual at this season. And while the amount of stock which at other times would be quite salable and is now consigned to the ash barrel is considerable, this fact is probably due to the volume of stock arriving, exceed- ing that of other years at this season and is not to be regarded with any alarm. Roses are arriving in about the same condition as last week, small, and in many cases mildewed. Carna- tions are about over for the present, very few arriving and not very good at that. Gladioli are arriving in better condition but are hard to move. While fair prices can be obtained for the best asters, large quantities are sold at buy- ers' prices. Quantities of hydrangeas, tritomas and cosmos are now arriv- ing, but like everything else are lack- ing purchasers. Some good dahlias have been noticed, but somehow they are not attracting much attention from the buyers. Orchids are getting scarcer, while lily of the valley, although not as plentiful, is, like other stock, immov- able. NOTES. J. H. Small & Sons are taking advan- tage of the dull season to give their Broadway store a thorough overhaul- ing. Enlarging the ice box, decorating the ceiling and side walls, a new mar- ble slab at the door and new signs are some of the improvements this firm is making. In spite of the fore- going conditions, however, they still maintain their magnificent window display of aquatics which attract the passing throngs on Broadway. John 1. Misner, with Butler's, on Broadway, sustained severe bruises while touring the Catskills in his new auto last week. Rounding a curve at quite a lively clip the auto skidded, bringing up against a rock, the shock throwing him out of the auto and over an embankment: he is now able to be around as usual, although still wear- ing bandages on his arm. The term "it's an ill wind that blows nobody any good" could readily be ap- plied in the case of the several Hobo- ken florists, as the attempted assassi- nation of Mayor Gaynor has brought them considerable unlooked for busi- ness delivering flowers to the hospital from his many friends and admirers. Jas. Mallon & Sons, Brooklyn, are making extensive alterations on their Smith street store. Owing to tfie Bijou theatre taking part of theiv green- house away they have been compelled to build an addition on the other side, consequently they will not lose any room by the operation. R. Gretsch announces that he has taken over the business of Ordonez Bros., West Twenty-eighth street, which will now be run under the name of R. Gretsch instead of Gretsch & Or- donez Bros. Forster & Mansfield Co. is taking advantage of the slack period to man- ufacture a supply of Christmas tree stands for the coming season. S. J. Clark, Mt. Vernon, is building a new greenhouse on the outskirts of the city and expects to have it fin- ished by September 1. Bonnet & Blake will attend the con- vention with a party. Bonnet is at present enjoying a fishing trip on the Sound. Gilmore Clarke, of Clarke Bros., leaves Monday for a trip to the White Mountains and Maine resorts. Buffalo and Western New York's NEW =-= Wholesale Cut Flower House Open September 1, 1910. fiOOD & BALLIDAY, 74 E. Genesee Street Everything in Cut Flowers, Galax, Leucothoe and Laurel, other Greens in their Season. «^aeacatae BOTH PHONES Long Island Florists' Club Bowling Score. Ave. Donaldson 171 190 183 199 200 160 183 Kessler 176 167 158 156 179 140 162 .Miesem 1.58 190 162 149 150 158 161 Eimmann 158 150 162 150 ICO 145 154 H. Siebrecht..l60 140 150 157 14S 153 151 Average howling for the club 162 New York Special to Rochester. ENEOUTE. All aboard, toot! toot! and the New York florists' convention sjiecial is off. A superbly equipped train of four cars with as jolly a lot of people as ever rode over the Lehigh Valley or any other railroad. The transportation committee has left nothing undone for the comfort of members or their friends, even to refreshments, of which there are an abundance, and the buffet car, needless to say, is being well patronized by the men folks. Business cares were left behind on entering this palace on wheels, and the genial spirit which always pre- vails when iiorists meet on an occa- sion of this kind is if anything more evident than ever. Arrive at Glen Summit Springs where a bountiful dinner is waiting in the main dining room of the luxuri- ant Glen SXimmit Springs hotel. Chicken Gumbo Consomme Prlntaniere Royal Sweet Mixed Pickles Olives Chow Chow Gherkins Pearl Onions Baked Weak Fish Sauce Jenoise Pommes Chateau Sweet Bread Cutlets Petit Poise Filet of Beef Tournedos Bordelaise Prime Ribs of Beef an Jus Philadelphia Capon Giblet Sauce Mashed Potatoes Boiled Potatoes Stewed Sugar Corn Asparagus HoUandaise Lettuce with French Dressing Apple Pie Rice Pudding. Custard Sauce Chocolate Ice Cream Assorted Cakes Roquefort Cheese American Cheese Edam Cheese Saltines Bent Water Crackers Coffee Situated on a knoll above the rail- road tracks with its spacious verandas crowded with guests displaying an ea- ger interest in the disembarking and embarking of the New York delega- tion and their guests. Wm. Warbur- ton, the proprietor and manager, is a relative of Alex McConnell, the Fifth avenue florist, and to whose courtesy and able manage- ment is due the fact that the sumptuous meal provided by him for the transportation committee to its guests was served without waiting or a hitch of any kind. After dinner A. L. Miller, president of the New York Florists' Club, made a short address calling for a vote of thanks to the transportation commit- tee for the able manner in which they had conducted affairs, which was heartily responded to by all present. P. O'Mara also took advantage of this opportunity to make a short speech, asking for the support of members present in nominating Geo. Asmus of Chicago for president of the S. A. F. at the coming election. C. H. Totty also made a sliort address favoring the election of directors instead of by ap- pointment and the appointment of sec- retary and treasurer instead of by election. Arriving in Rochester, 9 p. m., perhaps the only regrettable feat- ure on this occasion is the fact that only a few New York retailers were present. The following were on the train : Jas. Kidd, New York; C. H. Totty and wife, Madison, N. J.; L. Schmutz and wife, Brooklyn; R. E. Berry, Eliz- abeth, N. J.; Peter Beuerlein and wife, Elmhurst, L.. I.; Jos. Manda. West Orange, N. J.; R. J. Young, Bedford; F. A. BoUes, Brooklyn; W. A. Manda, South Orange; Miss Perle Fulmer, Des Moines, la.; Phil Manker, Brook- lyn; Arthur Buckholz; Anton C. Schultheis, College Point, L. I.; Mrs. J. Donaldson, Whitestone, L. I.; Mrs. H. Brown, Richmond, Va.; Chas. Ar- nold and wife, Astoria, L. I.; Otto F. Ernst and wife; Chas. T. Beasley and wife; J. McHutchison, New York; G. W. Crawbuck, Brooklyn; Chas. Weber and wife, Lumbrook; I. L. Powell, wife and son, Millbrook; Henry Weston and wife, Woodside; G. Myer; M. O. Stark; Alfred T. Bun- yard; Oscar Boehler, West Hoboken. N. J.; H. E. Steinhoff, West Hoboken, N. J.; A. L.. Miller, Brooklyn; F. H. Traendly and wife; Harry Bunyard; J. J. Haynes, Bethlehem, Pa.; A. H. Lang.lahr; J. A. Shaw and wife, Brooklyn; Jas. Meiklejohn, American Florist; J. A. Pepper and wife; Wm. Kessler; Geo. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I.: P. O'Mara; Julius Roehrs. Jr., and wife, Rutherford, N. J.; W. H. Sie- brecht, Jr.. and wife, Astoria, L. I.; Walter Sheridan and wife; P. J. Gia- tras; Ernest W. Hale, East Orange. N. J.; Robert Chevray, Montclair, N. J.; G. R. Prowkovski, White Plains, N. Y.; J. H. Fiesser, North Bergen, N. J.; J. K. Allen, New York; Chas. A. Zvolanek, Bound Brook, N. J.; A. Dallas, Waterbury, Conn.; C. Bonnet, wife and family, Brooklyn; M. De Muesy and wife, Brooklyn; G. H. Blake, wife and family; R. Marquardt, Middle Village, L. I.; J. A. Wollnaan and wife, Brooklyn; W. H. Kuehler and wife, Brooklyn; A. Molze and wife; Mrs. J. M. Lyon and son, Madi- son, N. J.; John Reimels and wife, Woodside, L. I.; Jas. Dean and wife, Brooklyn; John G. Esler and daugh- ter, Miss Helen J., Saddle River, N. J.; E. W. Holt; F. Mouncy, South Orange; W. Rehm, New Orleans; W. B. Du Rie, Railway, N. J.; G. Gerrean, wife and family, Jersey City; H. Ko- mitsch and wife, Secaucus, N. J.; G. H. Keefe and wife, Madison N. J.; Miss Keefe, Madison, N. J.; J. V. Philips and wife. Brooklyn; Miss P. Philips, igio. The American Florist. 197 Young & Nugent, Telephone 2065-2066 Madison Sonare. New York 42 West 28th Street, To out-of-town florists We are in the Heart of 131 8 133 WEST 28th ST And live" special attention to steamer and Theater orders. Prompt Phones: 798 and 799. deliveries and best stock in the market. Traendly £ Sclienck, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, NEW YORK Trade Directory OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. PRICE S3. 00. POSTPAID. American Florist Co.. 324 Dearborn st,^ Chicago Alexander J. Guttman, THE WHOLESALE FLORIST OF NEW YORK 34 WEST 28th STREET, PHONES, 1664-1665 MADISON SQUARE ENOUGH SAID. -:,^t>N YORK Give us a Trial We can Please you. ii Roses, Carnations and all kinds o. Seasonable Flowers In Stock. WM. F. KASTING CO.c^^S'"" Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. August Millaog WHOLESALE FLORIST 41 W. 28th St, NEW YORK N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coosan Bldg. , 6tb Ave. &W. 26th St., New York. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Mornine, Desirable Wall Space to Rent for Advertisine. V. S. DORVAI, Secretary. Brooklyn; Anton Schultheis, Scran- ton, Pa.; Miss E. D. Schultheis, Scranton, Pa.; Mrs. B. A. Schmpeff, Scranton, Pa.; Mrs. Turnbull and son, Carbondale, Pa. Buffalo. Trade is very quiet and the supply of stock is fair. Asters are good. Everything at present is Rochester and indications are for a banner con- vention. The Rochester boys are. ready for all comers. "Vacations are still in order. Miss Sauer of S. A. Anderson's is at the Thousand Islands. Miss Goehring Is in Warren, Pa. Good & Halliday, the new wholesale florists, are about ready for business. W. C. Buechi of Pine Hill was in Rochester last week on business. The Buffalo bowlers are in fine shape. Visitors : E. C. Ludwig and son, Fred Burke and W. H. Carney of J. B. Murdoch & Co., Pittsburg, Pa.; F. R. Mitman of the J. B. Heiss Co., Day- ton, O.; Hugo Schroeter, Detroit, Mich. Emil Schloss, New York. Bison. ¥ioMe Hewer M&rtefe New York. \\ls. 17. Roses, Beauty, special 8 003)20 00 extra and fancy. .. 3 OOffi S 00 No. 1 and No. 2.... 50@ 2 00 Bride. Bridesmaid, special. 2 00® 3 00 extra and fancy 5'j® 2 00 Killarney. special 2 00® 3 00 extra and fancy. 1 00® 2 00 No.l and No. 2. 250 1 00 Kaiserin. special 5 OOrt^ 6 00 extra and fancy. 2 I'O® 4 01 No. 1 and No. 2. 25® I 00 Carnations 1 50® 2 00 Chrysanihemums.. per doz.. 100 Cattleyas 35 00®65 00 Dahlias perdoz.. 75 Gladiolus 25® 2 00 Hvdranceas 1 00@ 2 00 Lilium Longiflorum 3 OoS 4 00 Lily of the Valley 1 00® 2 00 Asters vary so much that they cannot be quoted. Buffalo. Aug. 17. Roses, Beauty, special. " " fanci .. extra.. No.l... No. 2. 20 15 .... 10 7 2 Bride. Maid. KillaroeT 2 Kaiserin 4 hres. Carnot 4 Carnations 1 Asters Gladioli 2 Lilium Lonsiflorum 8 Lilium Spociosum 3 Lily of the Valley 3 Sweet Peas per bunch. 3c@5c Water Lilies. 3 Adiantum Croweanum .^,.. 1 .^sparaKus per bunch. 35(7 50 .AsparaeusSprengeri.. 35«' 50 Asparagus Str Ferns per 1000. $1 50 Galax, green and bronze Smilax 00@2S 00 00020 00 00® 15 00 C0@10 00 00@ 4 00 00@ 6 00 00® 7 00 00® 7 00 00® ] 50 40® 2 "00 00@ 4 00 00@10 00 00(g) 4 CO 00® 4 00 00r7; 5 00 25® 1 50 50® 60 1 50 15 00 ALFRED H. LANGJ4HR WHOLESALE FLORIST, 55 W. 28tli Street, NEW YORK. All flowers in season. Consignments of first- class stock solicited. Pliones 4626 and 4627 Madison Square. Pekin, III.— Geo. A. Kuhl is in the east attending the convention and will return about September 1, visiting Chicago enroute. Peorla, III. — B. Juergens is using a very handsome pictorial post-card in the shape of a colored view of his store, residence and grounds. San Dieoo, Calif. — The August out- of-town meeting of the San Diego Floral Association will be held on 25th inst. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. C. Allen, Bonita, California. San Francisco, Calif. — H. Kempf recently purchased the Pacific nursery from F. Ludeman and is now running the business. Mr. Kempf is an ex- perienced nurseryman and likely and keeps his stock in perfect condition. Moore, Hentz & Nash, WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 55 and 57 West 2eth Slr«at, NEW YORK. Telephone No, 756 Madison Sauare. Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION Americaa Beauty Roses a specialty. Roses, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc. 57 West 28th St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 3201 Madison Square Mention the American Florist when writing Walter F.Sheridao WHOLESALE FLORIST , Telephones: 3632 and 3533 Madison Sq, 131 & 133 West 28ih St., NEW YORK. KESSLER BROS., 450 Sixth Ave., NEW YORK CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments ZvcTyvihcre Prompt and satisfactory. CoDsienments solicited M. C. FORD Successor to FORD BROS. "swroerlo"" FRESH FLOWERS. 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Telephone 3870-3871 Madison Square rt^OWERS SHIPPED BY P. J. SMITH, Are the best product of the best growers for the New York market. Adiantnm Croweanam^sold here exclusively. 49 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 1998 Madison Sauare. 198 The American Florist. Aug. 20, NEW CROP- Ferns, Galax and Leucothoe Sprays. ^^^^. at a Low ^^^■^ Wholesale Price. ^^^^^^H S^'nd us your orders ^H^^^^^l at oDcc ^^^aB^H the cri'am of llie sen- ^^^HviP son. We live in the ^^^^ \ everureen r eg ions and art- prepared to fill your orders properly. Just give us a trial order. PRICES' Green Galax .' 35c per 1000 Fancy or Dagger Ferns 50c per 1000 Green Sprays, !0to Ididches Jl.fO per 1003 Green Sprays, li. to 24 inches 1.75 per 1000 J. B. PRESNELL L CO.. Watauga Falls, N. C . Boston. GOOD SUMMER BUSINESS. The conditions of the market have changed but a very little from that of a week ago. Asters are much more plentiful and of much better quality; the good ones are bringing a profitable price, but there are many that are of so poor a quality that they sell at ufi- remunerative figures. Carnations are growing scarce; a few outdoor blooms being sent in and one or two of the growers are receiving a limited quan- tity from the plants benched this year, which are, of course, short stemmed as yet. Roses are about as last reported. While there are some very handsome Kaiserins being offered, pink and red are of inferior quality and these as well as the Beauties offered must be disposed of early as they open up the day after being purchased. Lilies are still of excellent quality and are quite plentiful both Longiflorum and Lancifolium. Gladioli are very plenti- ful and in great variety. The better grades bring good prices. Some very showy vases of tritoma (red hot poker) are seen in the show windows and some very handsome exhibits of nymphasas are shown in some of the stores. The trade is about as has been reported for the last week or two but the wholesalers all report an exceedingly good summer trade sur- passing that of previous years. NOTES. A very sad accident happened in Robinsoii's new quarters on Friday. Joseph Murray, one of the errand boys was crushed and instantly killed in the elevator. He was only 15 years old and while he worked in the store on Province street seemed possessed to ride the elevator in the other build- ing. He had been frequently warned by the members of the concern and elevator operator to leave the elevator alone but it is supposed that he took advantage of momentary absence of the operator, started the elevator and jumped aboard, his body being caught as the elevator passed the top of the door. It took more than an hour for the combined efforts of the police and firemen to remove the body. The base-ball team from Rose Farm, Madbury, N. H., came down on Satur- day to play the market boys a return game. They were entertained by the boys here and then all proceeded to Belmont, the home team being very anxious to wipe out the defeat which was administered to them last month in New Hampshire, but the Madbury boys put up too strong a game and after a hard and prolonged struggle won by the score of 3 to 2 in 10 in- nings. The market team were with- out the services of their pitcher So- lari, but Walter Aylward filled the position and did very creditable work. The principal items of interest among the trade are the comings and goings of the vacationists. Monday will see the return of many and the following departures are reported : Miss Dickie, bookkeeper at Penn's starts for Bethlehem, N. H. Miss Henry M. Robinson & Co. Wholesale Commission Florists. r*.^ I}l.rv„,n«<^ oi all kinds. Hardy Cut Ever- tUl r lowers greens and Florists' Supplies. Bronze and Green Galax $1.00 per 1000; $3.50 per 10 000 FANCY. Leucotlioe Sprays $1.00perl00; $7.50perl000 DAOGBR. $1.00 per 1000 Southern Wild Smilax, Branch Laurel, Laurel Festooning, $1.00 per 1000 Green and Sphagnum Moss, Boxwood Sprays. A large stock constantly on hand. Can fill orders at a moment's notice, Telephone or telegraph. Telephones: 2617-2618 Main: Fort Hill 25200. Ri^CTrkM IM Vt CC 15 Province Street and 9 Chapman Place, D\J J lUni^ |tM/*3J« FANCY FERNS, P^'iS'oo %^^^ New Crop Oalax, Bronze or Green $1.25 per 1000; 10.000. $7.50 Sphadnom Moss, larf^e bales . . $1.25; 6 bales, $7.00. Extra fine Lencothoe Sprays. Green and Bronze $1.00 per 100: $7.50 per 1000 Boxwood per bunch. 35c: 50-pound case $8.50 Loil Moss, in barrels for hanfing baskets $2.(0 per barrel Florists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placine their orders with us A trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies, 38-40 Broadway, All phone connections. DETROFT, MICH. Greens, Galax, Leucothoe, Evergreens and Ferns Laurel Wreathing, Needle Pines and Slieet Moss Shipped to all parts at lowest prices. We are strictly wholesale. Write for present prices and (ull particulars to SWAN & CLEOCIN, Roan Mountain. Tenn. New Crop Ferns FANCY and DAGGER ready May Ist. Special price for large orders Price $1.25 per 1000. CALDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO., Evergreen, Alabama Monahan, bookkeeper at Stephen Quinn's, Brookline, goes to Winthrop. Benjamin Snyder of H. M. Robinson & Co., starts with his family to Conto- cook, N. H. W. F. Chase at Zinn's goes to Wells' Beach, Me., with his family. A contemporary accuses your cor- respondent of showing his friends around town in an automobile. We would like to say that the story is Action for we are not all given to automobile riding, in fact, have a lit- tle of the antipathy of the country farmer to the "chug wagon" and we would also add that we have found plenty to do this summer, having had very little leisure time. The local party to the convention numbered nearly 60. Vice President Pierce had 50 names on his list the first of the week and more to hear from. They left Monday so as to arrive in Rochester Monday evening and be on hand early Tuesday morn- ing at the opening exercises. A letter received this week from Joe Maigolis of H. M. Robinson was posted at Florence, Italy. He has traveled in Holland, Germany and Switzerland and will now traverse France to Eng- land, whence he returns. John Rogers, who has been doing the market work for Penn this sum- mer had an unusual smile this week. "There's a reason," a new arrival at the house, a girl. F. W. Robinson, formerly chauffeur for Peirce Bros., has accepted the po- sition of chauffeur for President Taft at Beverly. George T. Butterworth of South Framingham, is expected home the middle of the week. E. A. W. Boston Flower Exchange The Original Park St. Market. Auction Sale of Stalls Saturday, Aug. 27th, at 9 o'clock a. m. W. C. Stickel, Pres. Geo. Cartwrighi, Treas. George Cotsonas&Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and DaRger ■ Ferns. Bronze and Green Galax. Holly. Leucothoe Sprays. Princess Fine. Etc, parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28th St.. bet. 6th & 7th Aves., Uauf Ynrk Telephone 1202 Madison Square. "*" ' ""* Perpetuated and Natural Sheet New Crop Ferns, Fancy and Daggers NOW READY, Price $1.25 per 1000. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. - We Issue to Members a - CREDIT LIST With Quarterly Supplements. The list now con- tains between 7.000 and S.OOO names. Membership fee. $10.00 including privilege of obtainiDg unlim- ited numberof commercial ratings at cost. We also collect accounts at standard rato?. National Florists' Board of Trade, ll^^o^ igio. The American Florist. 199 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below.the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders, Chicago. Eitsbliahed in 1857. wicfd. FIjORIST 739 Buckingham Place, L. D. Phone Gracrland U12. Send us your retail orderi. WE HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY Cincinnati, O. JULIUS BAER, 138-140 E. Fourth St. Lonii Distance 'Pbone. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST eo KEARNEY STREET. Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, Mich. fl. A. FISBER CO. IVhoIesale and Retail Florists. We Handle Everything in Season. Milwaukee, Wis. CCPollworthCo. care of som'oiSCTs 'n iVlSCOnSU*. Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mall. Telephone and Telegraph orders filled promptly wiib the choicest stock. Indianapolis, Ind. BertermaonBros.Co. FLORISTS .241 Massachusetts Ave> WASHINGTON D. C. Gude's MIDBBRO&cak ri.ORlST« Washington,^ lJ3t^ """ D. C. ^(a g^^?>-^1601 Edtaw Placi, 14th and H Stro«ts. ^^^^ Baltimore, JVId. J. DAN BLACKISTONE Davenport, la. Throughout the past week the cut flower trade was about as slow as it could be without coming to a complete standstill. Funeral work was about all that kept anything moving. Summer flowers never were as scarce as they are at present owing to the driest weather experienced here for over 40 years, and the few flowers that do find their way to the market are flow- ers in name only. Outdoor asters are small and poor. It is a month since we had any rain, the glass registering nearly 9.5° every day. Much of the indoor stock is of indifferent quality, although some very fair roses and as- ters are now coming in. FLORISTS' CLUB MEETING. The Tri-City Florists' Club meeting was held at the home of Ludwig Stapp of Rock Island, 111., and found nearly every member of the society present. The club first inspected the new range of houses (which is one of the largest and most modern in every way in this part of the country) and found the crops therein in first-class shape, with an excellent crop coming on and very briglit prospects for the season. The chrysanthemums and carnations have all been housed and have taken a good start, and all show the care of a mas- ter hand. The picnic committee report- ed all bills paid and still a few shek- els in the treasury. The evening topic for discussion was "Carnations — In- door and Outdoor Culture." A discus- sion followed as to the merits of some of the newer varieties. After the coal question, and some minor subjects were gone over, the club adjourned to the dining room, where a banquet was held and a social hour enjoyed over the best the land affords, and Missis- sippi bubbles and Havana cigars. The club accepted J. Staack's invitation to meet at his residence in Moline on the second Thursday in September. NOTES. J. W. Davis (of cucumber fame) is at the Davenport hospital, having con- tracted typhoid fever while out camp- ing. Ho has been very low, but is holding his own and chances are now favorable for a speedy recovery. Uncle John Temple is the oflicial rep- resentative of the club at the conven- tion of the S. A. F., and the only one to get away from business cares long enough to get that far from home. Harry Bills has started the erection of another new house, and has just finished two others and is busy en- gaged housing carnations. Wm. Knees, of Moline, is changing his heating system from steam to hot water and is installing a fine new Kroeschell boiler. Henry Pauli is building cement benches in all his new houses and has everything in fine shape for the com- ing season. Bulbs are arriving and are Iseeping tlie boys hustling putting them away. Carnation planting is about completed. Mrs. Bahr. the mother of Fritz (An- dy) Bahr, has been quite ill for the past two weeks. Staacks of Moline are busy glazing their new range of houses at Water- town, 111. T. E. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1&1S Pamum St telephones I«1J larUVlU Jl. 1501 andl 1883 Uention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhc Park ....Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE. Presideuc. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. G. Geo. C. Shaffer, V. a FLORIST = a Phone 2416 Main 14th 5 Eye Sts„ N. W Write, Telegraph or Telephone. Mention the American Florist when writing Montreal. All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties. Orchids and Valley always on hand. Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. E> ^5r :r B> ®, Flowers or Design Work. Delivered In Albany and Vicinity on Telegraphic Order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124 TREMONT ST. Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. 6ASSER COMPANY, We Cover ill Points in Ohio. 200 The American Florist. Avg. 20, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" 3 ands Greene Ave. and 339 to 347 Greene Avr. Greenhouses; Short Hills, N. J. — — Deliveries in NZW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NBW JERSEY. Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray 913 Grand Av«. All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Iionisvllle, Ky. JACOB SCHULZ, 550 So. Fomth Avenne. Colorado Springs, Colo. PRANK F. CRUMP, Wbolesale and Retail Florist Providence. THE BUSINESS. This week's market is somewhat better than last owing to a scarcity of first-class flowers. There was some good funeral work and a few wed- dings. Counter trade was also some- what better. Asters are plentiful but not flrst-class; tuberoses are coming in limited, quantities, Hydrangea panicu- iata is in great abundance but moves slowly. The gardens are now ablaze with all kinds of flowers but there is little demand for this class of stock, though cemetery bouquets use up some of it. Lilies, lily of the valley, orchids and green goods are equal to the de- mand. The weather is perfect, nei- ther temperature nor humidity too high, with cool nights. NOTES. John J. Johnston, of Johnston Bros., visited New York the past week and shipped home several cases of large plants to he used the coming season for decorative work. This firm has just completed remodeling its store with all new fixtures, including a very artistic refrigerator and bookkeeper's desk. Robert Johnston has returned from his vacation at the White moun- tains. A representative of the Crowl Fern Co., of Millington, Mass., was in town the past week and received an order from the Abbott Decorative Co. for 10,000 yards of laurel roping for first week in September to be used in the decoration at the convention of deeper water ways. The partnership heretofore existing lietween Frank G. Smith and John W. Hall, of Warwick, under the name of the Frank G. Smith Forestry Co., has been dissolved by mutual consent and Mr. Hall is continuing the business. H. Howard Pepper, proprietor of the Melrose Rose Gardens on Elmwood avenue, has been appointed a director of the Industrial Trust Co., one of the largest banking institutions in this city. The final meeting of the creditors of P. L. Ziegler of Newport was held re- cently at the ofiice of the referee in bankruptcy. The trustee's account was allowed and the trustee discharged. T. L. O'Connor and wife have re- FLORIST 272 Fulton Street. .^11 orders by mail teleeraph. etc. will receive careful attention and orompt delivery anywhere in Greater New York, Long Island and New Jersey. Eatabliahed 1874. turned home from an automobile trip through the Berkshire mountains in Massachusetts and the White moun- tains in New Hampshire. Charley L. Hunt has reglazed and repainted his greenhouses. Mr. Hunt had about 1,000 broken panes of glass to replace caused by the hailstorm in July. Robert Hunnick, for many years gardener at. the Breakers, at Newport, has resigned his position to take a po- sition with William Maxwell at Rock- ville. Conn. Frederick C. Green, superintendent of parks, attended the annual conven- tion of the American Association of Park Superintendents at Harrisburg, Pa. Eric Boneriet, manager for Mrs. Wm. Butcher, is making an extensive trip abroad and is visiting England, Holland and Belgium. Arthur C. James is having a new range of greenhouses erected on his estate at Newport by the Wilson Hoyt Co., of New York. Walter S. Sword, of Valley Falls, has just completed a new greenliouse 30x100 feet and has rebuilt all his old houses. Joseph Kopelman has just completed retouching his store and installing a new steam boiler to heat the same. Arthur Curtis Brown, of Newport, is building a new range of green- houses on his estate in that city. William H. O'Connor and family are occupying a cottage at Seaconnett Point during the month. Herman Dolbeck, with E. A. Chip- man, of Woonsocket, is enjoying his vacation at Newport. William Jurgens, of Newport, was in this city during the past week taking orders for his gladioli. Samuel Resnich, with Joseph Kople- man, has gone to Block Island for a two weeks' vacation. Ernest Johnson, with T. J. John- ston & Co., is spending his vacation at Narragansett Pier. M. J. Leach & Sons, of Pawtucket, have just completed a new green- house 35x125 feet. A. Holscher is sending in the first chrysanthemums of the season. They are Golden Glow. Edward T. Buckingham, seedsman, of Brooklyn, N. Y., was a recent vis- itor to this city. The William Grosvenor place at Newport is erecting a new range of greenhouses. . Frederick Dietz is to build an addi- tion to his greenhouses on French street. W. S. Pino and wife are at Quono- chontang Beach for a month's vaca- tion. Miss Marcella M. Johnston is spend- ing her vacation at Block Island. J. BRINTON. Pittsburg. Business picked up a little the past week due to a rush of funeral work. Outside of that it would be quite dead. Stock is coming just about the same. Gladiolus America is very scarce. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Miami and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High firade Cut Blooms. We cover all Mictii^n points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Kansas Ci^, Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK, Flower Co., WUI carefttlly execute orders for Kantaa City and any town in Missouri, Kansas or Oklahoma. St. Louis, Mo. Write, Wire or Phone Your Orders to 1406 Olive street. Regular discount allowed on all orders, either Plants or Cut Flowers. Phones Bell, Main 2306; Kinloch Central 4981 New Yorli. EstabUshed 1849 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway i552."i5?3 Columbus. Clioice Cut Flowers Kansas City HEADQUARTERS Alpha Floral Co. 1 105 Walnut St., Kansas City, Mo. New Yorls. MYER, FLORIST, "a:."i'a^ other sorts are going very cheap. As- ters will likely be scarce during the next two weelcs. F. H. Westhoff, of Westhoffman, is putting the finishing touches on his bungalow, which is going to be the fin- est in the county. Sidney Gibbs, of A. W. Smith Co., who has been doing landscape work through the state of Ohio the past three months, is back. J. B. Smith, of McKeesport, is spend- ing three weeks camping on the shores of Lake Erie. H. Klunders. of Randolph & McClem- ents, is spending a few weeks at At- lantic City. F. Ueberle, North Side, has been very busy with funeral work. J. tgio. The American Florist. 201 fkFjrrf r»\Trr £\T\ ^\^'V■ d AH^nriC ^*" ^^ delivered for the trade In other cities by the UGul tin J UK vUl rLUW CK J "™^ '***°^' ^^ ^^*'*"^ Retauers In the cities Indicated , on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Kansas City, Mo. 8eo. M. Kellogg Flower and Plant Co.. 906 GRAND AVE. KANSAS CITY and PLEASANT HILL, MO Wil! fill all orders for Cut Flowers, Fnnera' Desl^S, Wedding aod Blrttlday Gilts that ma^ be entrusted to them. Uention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl & Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247. We are in position to fill promptly all mail, telephone, telegraph and cable orders with best gualitv stock in season. Pittsburg, Pa. A. W. SMITH CO. KEENAN BLJ3G, Larcest Floral Establishment in America Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Rochester, N: T. J.B. KELLER 80 N8, r FLORISTS. I 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Kodiester Ptione 606. Long Dii. Bell Phone tin St. Paul, Minn. L. L. MAY & CO. Order your flowers for delivery ID this section from the LEABIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quahty on Shortest Notice DANIELS & FISHER Order by mail, telephone, teleeraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels. Denver" Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street. Anderson, S. C. THE ANDERSON FLORIL CO. 533 MARSHALL AVI. MICHIGAN Orders will be carefully * cared for by HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS New York. Eatablished 1 874. DARDS N. E. Comer 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DAfiDSFLOR. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. Aug. 23. Potsdam. HoII.-Amer.. 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier- Kronprinzessin CeciUe, N. Gt-r. Lloyd. Hoboken Pier. Aug. 24. Campania. Cunard, 9 a. m., Piers 54 and 50. North River. .\drlatic, White Star. 9:30 a. m.. Piers 60 ami 61. North River. FROM BALTIMORE. Cassell, N. Ger. Llo.vd. Pier 9. Locust Point. Aug. 29. Carpathia. Cunard, 12 noon. Piers 54 and 56. North River. Espagne. French, 10 a. m.. Pier 42, North River. Agosta. Fabre. 1 p. m., Amity Dock. Bremen. N. Ger. Llovd, 10 a. m.. Hoboken Pier. Aug. 26. Finland. Red Star. 10 a. m.. Pier 59, North River. FROM MONTREAL, Corsican. Allan, 4:30 a. m. FROM QUEBEC, Empress of Britain, Can.Pa- clflc. 3:30 p. m. Aug. 27. Caledonia. Anchor. 12 noon, Pier 64, North River. Italia. Anchor, 12 noon. Pier 64, North River. Philadelphia, American, 10 a. m.. Pier 62. North River. Arabic. White Star. 12 noon. Piers GO and 61. North River. Berlin. N. Ger. Lloyd. 11 a. m., Hoboken Pier. FROM MONTREAL. Lake Erie. Allan. FROM MONTREAL. Ionian, Allan. FROM MONTRE.\L. Dominion. White Star-Dom., Davligbt. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Haverford, American. 10 a. m.. Pier 54. Bareie, Ont.— J. M. Bothwell, J. 3. Brown, S. Caldwell, L. J. Vair and Wm. Taylor, all agree that the sea- son's business was the best known and most profitable. E. Justice also is of that opinion, while Geo. Ottaway had his usual good run of trade. Alexander McConnell, 571 Fifth Ave., Windsor Arcade, NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. telephone Calls: 487 and 488 38th Si. Cable address: Alexconneli. Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. Y. Flowers ''Quality W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main St. Mention the American Florist when writiao Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will fin your orders for designs and cut flowers U NORTHERN OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing Dayton, O. Matthews, FLORIST 16 W. 3rd Strt^et. Flowers in any arrangement for all occasions, for Dayton and vicinity. Long dis. Phones Mention the American Florist wh-tn writing St. Paul, Minn. HOLM & OLSON, ST. PAUL The Leadins Florists of the Northwest Orders will be well cared for anywhere in MINNESOTA AND THE DAKOTAS. Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. J. W. FLORIST, ^"A*s?S?iS?f" 2 1 8 W. 4th St. Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable fiorist Only the Best S8 Yonge Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and enarantee safe arrival. Dunlop's 202 The American Florist. Aug. 20, Amarloaa Seed Trade AaaoclalloD. E. L. Page, Grwn,-, N.V., Prcsid.ni; L.H. VauEhrin. ChicaKO. First \'ice-Pnsidi'nt; M. H. Duryea, Nl-w York. SeCDnd Vic- Prosid>-nt: C.E. Ki'ndcl, ClevL-lahd, O.. Sec- rrliiry and Treasurer. HALF or more of the Chicago crop of onion sets has been pulled and is in the crates. The crops of tuberoses and caladl- unis in the south are reported to be looking good at this time. THE headquarters of the Kentucky Blue Grass Association, is understood to be located very near Cincinnati. It is understood that the bulk of the shipments of Dutch bulbs will leave Rotterdam about August 13, due in New York about August 21. This means early shipments. The prospects for the dwarf and pole Lima and other pole beans in California are reported to be fairly good at this time, but a better esti- mate of the crop can be made Sep- tember 1. New York. — Vaughan's Seed Store received a consignment of two and one- half carloads of French bulbs, one car for this city and the balance for Chi- cago. — J. McHutchison, of McHutchi- son & Co., says that the present indi- cations point to the coming season as being an unusually busy one. Chicago. — Prices on the board of trade August 17 for grass seed were noted as follows: Timothy, $5.50-.$6.50 per 100 pounds. White clover from 20 cents to 2.5 cents. — Peter HoUen- bach shipped three cars of onion sets last week, the early sorts, Bermuda, Crystal Wax and White Pearl. Harrisburg, Pa. — Walter S. Schell, who opened a seed store about the new year at 1308 Market street, has had great success. He says he makes a specialty of quality. In a short time he will move across the street and oc- cupy the two stores, 1307-1309, Market street, where his caoacity for doing business will be doubled. He has a good force of assistants, noteworthy being J. 'W. Yeakle, formerly with J. P. Noll & Co., Newark, N. J., and Chas. M. Storey, formerly with the Holmes Seed Co. — The Holmes Seed Co.'s store is a very busy place, the great stock of farm and garden im- plements being a leading feature at this season. Braslan Seed Growers Co. Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Growers for the V^holesale New Jersey Condllions. Morganville, August 10. — Owing to the extreme dry weather that we have been experiencing in this section for the past six weeks, the tomato crop has been damaged to a very large ex- tent, and there will be a short crop. — C. Mullica Hill, August 10. — The pros- pect for all seed in this vicinity looks fair at present. The cucumber crop seems to be the poorest. — H. Trade Only. SAN JOSE, CALIF. Purity Standard In Seeds. Standards in purity and germina- tion in agricultural seeds offered for sale in Virginia were fixed August 9, by a committee of the State Board of Agriculture appointed for that pur- pose. The committee is composed of W. W. Sproul, of Augusta, and Berk- ley D. Adams, of Charlotte, the latter the secretary of the state board. The new law governing the inspec- tion of seeds, which goes into effect on September 17, is quite specific in its requirements. The committee found that it had little to do save fix the standards of purity and germina- tion and to prescribe the nature of the label to go on all packages. Representatives of seed companies were present, but it was soon found that the proposed regulations would be satisfactory both to them and to the members of the committee, repre- senting the people of the State. The new statute itself is not drastic. The complete list of rules adopted by the committee is as follows : SECTION 1. The form of label which is required by section 1 of the law, and which must be attached to each package of seed over 50 pounds in weight, shall conform to the following specifica- tions : The label shall not be less than five inches long by three inches wide, and shall be plainly written or stamped in not less than eight-point heavy Gothic type. The form and style shall be substantially as follows : (a) For standard seeds. Kind of seed (barley). Name (Oderbrucker). Name of seedsman, importer, agent or dealer (John Doe, Seedsman, Rich- mond, Va.). Standard seeds. Note. — The above label only to be used on the case of seeds of the re- quired standard of purity and germi- nation, as provided by the State Board of Agriculture and set forth in section 2 of these rules. (b) For seeds other than standard. Kind of seed (barley). Name (Oberbrucker). Name of seedsman, importer, agent or dealer (John Doe, Seedsman, Rich- mond, Va.). Percentage of purity or freedom of seed from foreign matter or from Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers o[ High Grade SEED HoUister, California Onion, lettuce. Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondence Solicited. other seeds distinguishable by their appearance. 1. Name and number of noxious weed seeds. 2. Name and percentage of impuri- ties or foreign matters (if exceeding 2 per cent.). MUST LABEL BAD SEEDS. 3. Name and percentage of the fol- lowing seeds and bulbs : (a) Wild onion. (b) English charlock. (c) Wild oats. Note — Where noxious weeds as de- fined by section 3, subsection 1, of the act, exist in greater number than one to 2,000, the sale or distribution is prohibited. Where any of the following seeds or bulbs are present — wild onion, English charlock or wild oats — the name and percentage must be stated on the la- bel, but none of these seeds shall be present in seeds marked "standard." Where seeds of the common weeds, as defined in section 4 of the act, are present in quantity greater than two per cent, of the seed under exam- ination, the name and percentage of such seeds must be stated on the la- bel. The name and approximate per- centage of inert matter, such as sand, dirt, sticks or broken seeds, as de- fined in section 5 of the act, when present in quantity greater than two per cent, as fixed by section 2 of these regulations, shall be stated on the la- bel. This is not to apply to seeds which come up to the standard of germina- tion and purity as fixed by the Board of Agriculture in section 2. SECTION 2— STANDARD OF PURITY AND GERMIN.\TION. Purity, Germina- Name of Seed. P. C. tion, P. C. Alfalfa 97 90 Barley 99 96 Blue Grass, Kentucky 80 50 Blue Grass, Canadian 90 50 Brome Grass, smooth 90 80 Buckwheat 96 90 Clover, alsike 95 90 Clover, mammoth 98 90 Clover, red 98 90 Clover, white ..92 85 Clover, crimson 98 90 Corn, field 100 95 Corn, sweet . . . .' 99 75 Corn, pop 99 80 Corn, Kaffir 95 90 Fescue, meadow 94 85 Fescue, hard 94 85 Fescue, sheep's 94 85 Fescue, red 94 85 Flax 98 94 Foxtail, meadow 90 85 Millet, broom corn... 98 90 Millet, common 98 90 Millet, Hungarian ... 98 90 Millet. German 95 90 Millet, Siberian 98 90 Oats 98 95 Oat grass, tall 94 90 Orchard grass 90 85 Rape 98 95 Red Top 90 85 Rescue grass 94 80 Rye 99 95 Rye grass, perennial. 95 85 Rve grass, Italian . . 95 85 Sorghum 95 90 Teosinte 99 90 Timothy 98 90 Vetch, hairy 98 90 Wheat 98 95 Catalogfues Received. F. Dorner & Sons Co., LaFayette, Ind., two new carnations; J. M. Thor- burn & Co., New York, wholesale trade lists of turnip seed, etc., and bulbs; W. Atlee Burpee & Co., Philadelphia, Pa., wholesale prices of turnip, winter rad- ish and spinach seed; Henry F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Pa., wholesale prices for July and August, 1910; Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York, pot-grown straw- berry and vegetable plants; Peter Hen- zgio. The American Florist. 203 GIANT PANSY PLANTS The KENILWORTH Strain Must not be compared with the flimsy Trinoar- deau. it is much larger and of frood substaocc. the immense flowers of 3i^ to 4 inches are of perfect form, every tint and shade is produced in striking combinations and endless variations of beautiful colors and markingi it is the result of years of selection. The stock plants are selected from many thousand of plants erown for market. It is rich with shades of brown, bronze, red mahogany and numerous other light, medium or dark mixtures. 1910 Seed Now Ready. 2000 seeds 50c: 5000. 11.00; l^-oz. $1.25: 1-oz. $5 00; 1 lb. $50.00. Also the following colors of the Kenilworlh strain: yellow, yellowdarkeye. Lord Beaconsfield. Mme. Ferret, white darkeye. purple, black, masterpiece, red, brown bronze, and light-blue shades. Trade packets 25c. -ny five for $1.00. ' Rainbow is a blend of over 50 o the latest introductions of giant pansies of the most beautiful gorgeouscol- ors; blotched, striped veined margined, etc. With everv $1.00 worthof Kenilworlh strain I will send 1000 of Rainbow fret. and with other amounts in like pro- p or- tion r BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA 1 Wholesale Price List for Florists snd Market Gardeners. Jerome B. Rice Seed Go. CAMBRIDGE. N. Y. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. derson & Co., New York, midsummer catalogue of seeds; Mohican Peony- Gardens, Sinking- Spring, Pa., peonies; W. E. Marshall & Co., Ne-w York, bulbs; United States Nursery Co., Roseacres, Miss., advance list of her- baceous peonies for autumn, 1910; Os- terman & Sons, Ne-w York, wholesale trade list of forest and ornamental trees; D' Alcorn, Washington. D. C, wholesale list of bulbs; Wild Bros. Nursery Co., Sarcoxie, Mo., trade list of peonies and iris. M. Herb, Naples, Italy, bulbs and seeds for autumn sowing; Royal Tot- ■TO TMK TRAI HENRY METTE, Qnedlinbnrg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) Snp<*i?llff<»^* Beans, Beets, Cabbages. Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek. Lettuces, Onions, L>|Jitv^iuiu\„3. pjag_ Radishes, Spinach. Turnips. Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias, Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias. Larkspur, Nasturtiums. Pansies, Petunias, Phloxes. Primulas, Scabious. Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES, (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world. $5.00 per oz.. $1.50 per W-oz., 75c per 116 oz, postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast bounds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality, I ALSO GROW LARGELY SEEDS ON CONTRACT. Lily Bulbs Ready for Immed- iate Shipment. Per 1000 Per 1000 Liliuiti Formosuin, 7-9 sfes.OO Lilium Jamesl, 6-7 $72.00 8-10 «7.60 " " 7-9 95.00 9-10 90.00 Narcissus Paper White Grand Llllum HarrlSli, 7-9 90.00 14 up, 1 000 to case 11.00 This stock is of the finest grade obtainable, is being offered. No better stock Skidelsky & Irwin Co., 1215 Befz BIdg., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Established 1789. Wholesale Dealer, Importer and Exporter of Natural Grass, Clover and Tree Seeds, is always open for all kinds of American Grass and Clover seed in carload lots, and invites exporters to submit offers and samples as soon as the new crop is on spot. Fall Bulb Catalogue If you have not received a copy send for it. James VicK*s Sons Rochester, New York The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. Grovferg for the Trade Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Etc. Branches: Michigan and Wisconsin. MILFORD.CONN. BULBS For good flowers buv good bulbs. Note the Prices. Write for comolete list. Per ICOO Paper White Grardlflora, fine stock % S.OO Empress, Double Von siou or Princeps .... P.PO Emperor 12.00 Stella, Figaro, Cynosure 2.00 Grand Monarque SCO The Leedham Bulb Company, Santa Cruz, Calif. tenham Nurseries. Ltd.. Dedemsvaart, Holland, wholesale trade list of hardy perennials; Van Heinlngen Bros. & Co., Boskoop, Holland, trade list of nursery stock; E. Neubert, Wandsbek, Ger- many, trade list of lily of valley, plants, etc.; Union Nurseries, Oudenbosch, Hol- land, wholesale trade list of forest and High-class Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, Nursery Stock. Shrubs and )J Carl R. Gloeckner. President. 76 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY COLD STORAGE LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS $12.50 per 1000 in cases of 2000 only. Finest German, not Dutch grown. Ready now. For Fall Delivery 1910 Our own imports from Japan. Per 1000 LiUum LOngUIomm Multiflorum, 7-9 $50 00 Giganteum. 7-9 65 00 Formosum,79 65 00 F. O. B. New Yorl£. RELIABLE SEEDS. ^, Oz. plct.' Bellis, double Daisies, Longfellow.pinI: $3 00 30c Snowball, white.. 3.00 30c Carnations, hardy garden, finest double mi.xed 2.00 25c Myosotis. alpestris. Victoria compact bluf 2.5035c Pansies. Special florists' mixture 4.00 50c Pinks, double dwarf hardy garden mxd.. 4.00 50c Wallflower, extra dbl. dwf. . Bush mxd,. 4.00 50c For other varieties ask for my catalogue. O. V. ZANGEN, Seedsman, Hoboken, N. J. MANN'S Lily of the Valley are the finest in existence, and their flowers bring the best prices on the London market. For quotation please apply to OTTO MANN, Leipzig, Saxony. Germany. ornamental trees; Victor Detriche & Co., Angers, Prance, advance price list of nursery stock; J. Hasslach, Saint Remy de Provence, France, flower seeds. 204 The American Florist, Aug. 20, B Market Gardeners i ^> — — == =<^ Orertohoase Veijelable Orowera and Market Oardeoera* Association. C.W. Waid, NewCarlisle. Pa.. President: Fraoklin DeKIeine. Grand Rapids. Micb.. Vice-President; S. W. Severance. 508 Illi nois Life Buildintr. Louisville. Ky.. Secre- tary: M. L. Kuetenik. Cleveland. O.. Treas. .Annual nieetinE at Gr.lnd Kapids. Mich., Sept. 27-34, Onakga, Iix. — Early in the summer the Mosbaek Greenhouse Co. shipped six carloads of pieplant to the Ameri- can Dehydrafting Co., of Waukesha, Wis., to be manufactured into a prod- uct known as dehydro, Miss Anna- belle Risser of the Mosbaek company received a consignment of the manu- factured product last -week. By a mechanical process which does not rob it of any of its flavor, color or natural constituents, all the water is elimin- ated from the pieplant, reducing It to almost a powder. By the addition of water it is 'ready to cook. The com- pany also puts up spinach, and other vegetables in this manner. The in- dustry is as yet comparatively small, but is rapidly becoming recognized as a practical one. Greenhouse Notes. THE SOIL PROBLEM. At this time of the year the soil prob- lem forces itself to the front. Shall we use the same or sterilize or renew en- tirely? Of the three ways we like sterilizing the least. If our soil was satisfactory all around, we would leave it alone and cover deeply with fresh manure. This should be watered thor- oughly once or twice a week, enough so to keep it in good growing condi- tion. After a month or six weeks of this treatment it is ready for another season's campaign. However, if results have been unsat- isfactory owing to repeated cropping, it is often best to renew at least six in- ches of it. One of our growers once said the best sterilizer was a gang of Ital- ians with wheelbarrows. He meant the removal and new soil. We have had such remarkable returns last season in a new house with new soil, that we hardly care to risk old. While the cost of removal may seem large, it is better and cheaper than fretting over indif- ferent crops. We have a large amount of old hotbed manure each season, which enables us to tone up fresh soil to just the point required. It is either a case of new soil and old manure or old soil and fresh manure and no sterilizing with us. Marketman. How to Use Cold Frames and Hotbeds. This is the title of a most interest- ing little booklet written by Professor W. F. Massey for the Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co., Louisville, Ky., and while to some extent exploiting the excellent "double glass" sash made by this firm yet it contains a great amount of excellent cultural data that would be useful to anyone whether a user of the double glass sash or not. As to the latter we have already called attention to its merits, but it may be well to mention again that the sash are made with two sets of glass in- stead of one and with an air space be- EGYPTIAN TREE -OR- Winter Onion Sets We are headquarters for quantities. — Sow Winter Vetch Now — Write for Prices. Yau^han'sSeed Store New York Chicago. tween, this forming an effective pro- tection from cold owing to its non- conductibility. As to practical tests of the sash Mr. Massey notes in his book that growers in New York state have reported that their plants have come through cold spells of 5° -20° below zero with no other protection than the double glass sash affords, while a New Jersey grower states that he kept his plants in flower in January covered with these sash when the outside tempera- ture was 5° below zero. He also says he feels sure that by the use of these sash growers can raise beets in De- cember after a fall crop of lettuce and have these fit for bunching in April, in plenty of time to clear the ground and plant cucumbers. Thus the frames, if covered with the Sunlight double glass sash are working the whole year around. Another use the professor recommends these sash for is to cover plants of thyme and mint during win- ter and thus have a supply of these useful herbs no matter what the weather is. Early asparagus, early egg plant, to- matoes or any other vegetable crops always command a bigger price if sold, or are more greatly valued if used at home, than late ones and the use of this excellent sash will forward these crops very materially in spring. Then the sash are invaluable to the florist who wishes to raise violets, pan- sies or similar half hardy crops for flowering in winter, they maintaining a far more regular temperature than the ordinary single glass sash. In hot- beds where heat, either from fire or manure, is used much less is needed under the double glass sash than un- der the ordinary make and there is no doubt they will pay for themselves in a very short time owing to increased yield and greater earliness of the crops grown by their aid. The price of this excellent little book is only four cents, sent in stamps to the Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co., 929 East Broadway, Louisville, Ky. Bean Blight or Bacterlosls. Bean blight or bacterlosls is a dis- ease that is common upon field, garden and Lima beans. It affects leaves, stems and pods, but particularly the leaves and pods, upon which the symp- toms are most conspicuous. It is be- lieved the diseased seed is the source VEGETABLE PLANTS Cabbage, All Head. Succession Per 100 1000 Second Early. Early Summer. Flat Dutch. Surehead. Danish Round and Ballhead $0 20 $1 00 IC.OOO and over 85c per 1000 Celery, White Plume. Golden Self Blanching. Giant Pascal. Golden Heart and Boston Market 20 100 lO.OCOand over 85c per 1000 Cash with order. R. VINCEUT, Jr. & SONS CO., ww'^Marsi., Mention theA^nerican Florist tuhen writing Watcti lor oar Trade Mark stamped on every brick of Lambert's Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper grades is thus easily exposed. Fresh sample ^"^^^ brick, with illustrated book, mailed ^s..;;/^ postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceipt of 40 cents in postag^e. Address Trad* Mark. American Spawn Co.,St.Paiil.Minn Mention the American Florist when writing New Crop Mushroom Spawn Just arrived from England .■fS.OO per 100 lbs. WEEBER & DON, ^nd'cfowe'r'^ 114 Chambers St., New York. of many infections, whereas later in- fections may result through wounds in any green parts. On the foliage there appear irregular water-soaked patches, which later become, during dry weath- er, brown and papery. The disease progresses slowly, therefore it becomes evident, as a rule, only when the pods begin to form. Control is difficult, and must concern itself largely with seed selection and crop rotation. Seed from an affected field should not be planted. It is not enough to attempt to sort out healthy seed, when some of the lot are evidently diseased, for many which show no discoloration will be penetrated by the bacteria. New Castle, Ind.— P. Olinger, who recently purchased his partner's in- terest in the Weiland & Olinger green- houses is making great improvements to the plant, the most important being the installation of a new heating plant. Four new boilers have been set. two large ones and two small ones. These will be equipped with automatic stok- ers. The benches of the rose and car- nation houses are all being rebuilt and this work is nearing completion. /p/t7. The American Florist. 205 Vaughan's Giant Pansies 1 per cent special CASH DISCOUNT. On orders over $2 for Flower Seeds if cash is enclosed. 10 per cent. The discount does not apply to Asparagus Seed. Cash dis count on this is 2 per cent Our list of "Seeds for Summer Sowing** now ready; If you have not received a copy please write for same. VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PANSIES. Vaughan's International Pansy Mixture was first prepared and offered by us in 1880. We import from all the best European sources, and personally inspected the fields of French and German speciallsta of their finest strains. Each year has added to the quality of Its flowers, the variety of its colors. We buy every year novelties of known merit to improve the mixture. This is the reason it is always complete, always the latest and always the best mixture AS WE BELIEVE. We add to all the Pansy Mixtures, which we now buy more than fifty per cent of choicest named kintls obtainable, each in rightful proportion. We thus know what it will produce. This is one of the SPECIALTIES which has established and held the reputation of Vaughan's Flower Seeds and this is one which we maintain most carefully. You are beginning right in Pansy growing when you start with Vaughan's Inter- national Mixture. Trade pkt., 50c; V& oz., ?1.50; Vb oz., $5.00; oz., $10.00. VAUGHAN'S "GIANT PANSY MIXTURE," Embraces besides all the separate shades and colors, five special strains not listed elsewhere, and which can only be had in this and our International mixture. This mixture includes the richest reds, coppers and bronzes, together with the most delicate rose and pink shadings, all the distinct colors of Trimardeau. the splendid Caseier strain. Trade pkt., 25c; y% oz., 60c; oz., $4.00; V* lb.. $14.00. Trade pkt, Aurora, pure white without blotches 10 Auricula Colors, metallic shades 10 Black, large true black 10 Beaconsfield, upper petals light lavender, lower ones deep rich purple Boulogne Giant. This is a special selection of a French Pansy grower Bugnot. Our "Bugnot" contains shades of red, bronze and reddish-brown that are not found In other mixtures... Gassier, 3 and 5 spotted, an Al strain Emperor Francis Joseph. Very large, pure white with a large blotch of brilliant violet blue on each petal Emperor WiUiam, dark navy blue "Fiery Faces," very rich scarlet, with a gold edge and vellow center Masterpiece — New Giant Curled Z5 Pink, lovelv shades of pink, same as Hydrangea 10 Purple, very large, rich deep purple 10 White, very large, with violet eye 10 Yellow immense flowers with dark eye % oz. 02. .20 1.30 .20 1.25 .20 1.20 .10 .50 .16 .10 .20 2.00 2.00 .20 1.20 3.00 3.00 1.25 2.00 4.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Cyclamen Seed Best Types and Pure White (Mont Blanc) Per 1,000 Dark Crimson seeds. $5.00 ; Rosa von Marienthal Per 100 seeds, (Daybreak) 75c; 250 seeds Dark Rose of a color at the White with Carmine Eye 1.000 rate. Giant-Flowered Cyclamen, extra choice mixed. Per 100 seeds, 50c; 250 seeds, $1.15; 1.000 seeds, $4.50; 5,000 seeds, $20.00, This mixture is made up of the above separate colors. NEW GIANT ORCHID-FLOWERED CYCLAMEN. These are exceptionally fine with very large flowers that are frilled aud fringed in wontlorful fashion. Pure White, Red, Pink.. I Each, per 100 White with Carmine Eye ^ seeds, $1.00; and Lilac Colored t 1000 seeds, $9.00 Giant Orchid-Flowered Cyclamen, in choicest mixture. 25 seeds, 25c; 100 seeds, 85c: 1,000 seeds, $8.00. Colors. VAUGHAN'S ENGLISH CYCLAMEN. Unrivalled. Rosy Morn. Giganteum variety, delicate rose color. Claret base. Picturatiun. Giganteum variety. Lignt rose tinted with claret base. Grandiflorum Album. The largest giant white grown. ,„,,.^ ,», Excelsior. Giganteum variety. White with red base. Extra large flowers. Princess May. I^ale pink. Princess of Wales. Giganteum variety. Pinli. Mauve Queen. Giganteum variety. Mauve. Duke of Connaught. Giganteum variety. Purplish crimson. Duke of Fife. Giganteum variety rose. Salmon Queen. New. PRICES: Trade, 100 seeds, $1.00; 1,000 seeds, $9.00 net. "^ Dark Vaughan's White Seeded Sweet Peas. New> Salmon (Glory of Wandsbekl. This is. to our knowledge, the best strain In this color, which Is very striking and well liked by the public. Per 100 seeds, $1.35; 250 seeds, $2.85: 1,000 seeds, $10.50. SNILSX SEED Trade Pkt., lOo; Oz., 26c; Vi Lb.. 90c. MIGNONETTE JJf^J,"" New Seed Now Ready. This is an extra choice strain of Mig- nonette for greenhouse culture. Our seed Is greenhouse grown, raised by a most careful grower. The plants grow from two to three feet high and produce flower spikes up to twenty inches long, according to the quality of the soil, weather and treatment. The seed is all saved from selected plants, grown from three to five shoots to a plant, and was all saved from the spikes measuring from ten to eighteen inches long. Trade pkt, (about 1,000'seeds), 50c; per oz., $7.00; »/fl-oz., $1.00. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. 100 seeds, 15c; £50 seeds, 25c; 1,000 seeds, 75c; 6,000 seeds, $3.25. W:^rr^^ »~ ^i.:-^ Winter Flowering Sweet Peas and In a temperature of 60 degrees. can be sown. Oz. Angelino, self pink $ .20 Christmas Pink, pink and white 10 Christmas White 10 Earliest of All, pink and wbite 10 Mont Blanc, white 10 New Seed Ready in August. Put seed in water over night, then put In box or flat Seed will germinate In two days and then Lb. $1.50 1.00 1.00 60 Oz. Mrs. Alexander Wallace, lav- ender Mrs, W, W. Smalley, a pleasing satin pink 20 Mrs. Geo. Lewis, pure white — ,26 Mrs. William Sim, salmon pink 20 Lb. 15 $1.00 1.50 2.50 1.60 If sweet peas are wanted for Christmas, sow the seed in well-ventilated houses, not before August 15. nor after August 25. This sowing will bloom from November 1 until April. For the main crop in January or February, sow about September 15. If the best sweet pea flowers are wanted for Easter (April 16 In 1911), sow the first part of November. Vaughan's Seed Store, 84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. 25 Barclay St., NEW YORK. Greenhouses: Western Springs, 111. 206 The American Florist. Aug. 20, r The Nursery Trade American AsAoclatloa of Noraerymeo. W. P. Stark. Louisiana. Mo., President: E. S. Welch, SheDaDdoali. In.. Vicf-Presi- deiit: John Hall. Rochester. N. V,. Secy. Thirty-sixth annual convention to be held at St. Louis, Mo.. June, l')II. According to a report by Senator E. S. Neal of Garrison, N. D., the crops of all kinds througliout the state are good. A C.\LIF0KNIA horticulturist is said to have obtained an edible and nutritious fruit from the climbing rose by cross breeding. Visited Chicago :— W. Hart of the Clinton Falls Nursery Co., Owatonna, Minn.; C. H. Perkins, of Jackson & Perkins Co., Newark, N. Y. FuLLERTON, CALIF.— T. D. Robertson, who has for the last 10 years been connected with the Orange County Nursery & Land Co., has purchased the ornamental, floral and seed depart- ments of the business from this con- cern, the company retaining the fruit, citrus and eucalyptus departments. We have received the "Proceedings of the Thirty-fifth Annual Convention of the American Association of Nur- serymen" held at Denver, Colo., June 8-10, 1910. It is a book of 160 pages containing in full the constitution and bylaws, the proceedings of the meeting and the excellent papers read thereat. The next convention will be at St. Louis. The Parking Commission of New Or- leans has issued an ordinance defining the duties of the commission and giv- ing the annual statement of the presi- dent. The principles and practice of municipal arboriculture are briefly re- viewed and the special report of the superintendent given. It is well illus- trated with views taken in various streets and boulevards. Glen Bros., Rochester, N. Y., write us saying that the report we printed from a Poughkeepsie paper respecting the removal of their offices to Wappin- ger's Falls is incorrect. As a matter of fact this firm has only recently com- pleted a new office building in Roches- ter and is at present negotiating for a farm near the latter city so as to in- crease its growing facilities for hand- ling western New York business. Association or Park Superintendents. the iiarrisburg meeting. Sunset from the river front was on the programme for the evening of Au- gust 10, but that feature was aban- doned. Sol was behind the clouds, very dark and wet at that. For about an hour the rain fell in torrents. It cleared up in time to enable every- body to reach the lecture room of the Mt. Pleasant Press. There a most in- structive entertainment was in store. There were three addresses, all illus- trated with stereopticon views. Peter Bisset of the Department of Agricul- ture, Washington, D. C, was very en- tertaining. Geo. W. Ehler of Balti- more elaborated on the benefits of public playgrounds. Thos. Beckendoff, of the public bath commission, Baltimore, was both amusing and instructive as he traced BAY TREES Standard or Tree Shaped stem about Crown. Each. Stem about Crown. Each. 45-48 in. 26 in.... $7.50 45-48 in. 30 in.... $10.00 46-50 In. 28 in.... 8.00 46-54 in. 34 in.... 12.00 45-53 in. 40 in.... 15.00 1-k r~r\ Height. Each. Doz. 100 ■-C/\'V' I f*^^C 10toI2in $0.30 $3.00 $20.00 VJ\3A. 1 I WWd 12tol5in 35 3.50 25.00 IS to 18 in., light ... .40 4.00 30.00 Bnsll Shaped 15 to 18in heavy 45 4 50 35.00 Thisedo not come in tubs. 18to20in 75 8.00 t^%3m\ I flB^l 3'nch ^20 $2°0b m^RLmV ■ m^l^ 4inch 35 3.50 ^^"^^^^ ^^ *■ ^5-inch 60 6.00 rhnlc^ Vflrietie<: 6 inch 1.09 10.00 Vaughan's Seed Store WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. PEONIES Best Cnt Flower varletlei ^own. First Prize White $15 00perlCO Pink 9,00 per IfO Red lO.OOperlOO Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, Ohio. the evolution of bathing from the "old swimmin' hole" to the present highly developed systems in his own and other cities. Many views were shown of scenes in the baths of Chicago. On the morning of August 11 the dele- gates took a special car for Gettys- burg and spent the day viewing the many points of interest on that mem- orable and historic battlefield. the reason for parks. In the address by J. Horace McFar- land, before the Association of Park Superintendents at Harrisburg, Pa., August 9, the speaker called the atten- tion of the visitors to the cost and maintenance of the great stretch of parkway (nearly 30 miles) covered in the auto trip. "All you have seen to- day," said Mr. McFarland, "has been done within a quarter of a million dollars, some of which is left over. The maintenance is within the appro- priation of $27,000." Then he contrasted the difference in the meaning of parks of today and 40 years ago as defined by the diction- aries. "In 40 years," said Mr. Mc- Farland, "the reason for parks has been totally changed by the congested conditions and by the necessity for as- similating great masses of foreign population." He said that the purpose of parks is to serve best those who need them most. Some parks and the ideas that control their development in other cities in the United States were com- pared and some quotations from the annual report of the president of the West Park Commission of Chicago, John F. Smulski, were incorporated in the talk. "Every dollar expended for small parks in crowded districts of a large JOHN T. WITHERS, Inc. Landscape Architect and Forester 1 Montgomery St., JERSEY CITY, N. J. Tree Renovation by Expert Operators. Stere- opticon lectures on Horticulture and Arboriculture Mention the American Florist when writing LARGE TREES OAKS and MAPLES Pines and Hemlocks ANDORRA NURSERIES. Wm, Warner Harper. Prop. Chestnut HlU, PHILA., PA. Mention the American Florist when writing 15 Acres Devoted Exclusively to PEONIES Oar Seventeenth Year. Prices Right. Write for List. 6ILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. Hybrid Perpetual and Rambler Roses strong Forcing Stock for Florists. Orders for fall dt'livery booking now. Jackson & Perkins Company, Newark, N. Y. 500,000 California Privet FOR FALL OF 1»10. A fine stock of 1 and and 2 year plants from 12 inches to 4 feot. will satisfy nil in ?rade and price. Special low prices in car lots for Fall delivery: let me know your wants beforu purchasing. Also a fine stock of AMPELOPSIS Veltchli, 2 years transplanted. CHAS. BLACK, Higtitstown, N. J. city is an investment that will not only bring good returns but will pay munificent dividends in undefiled man- hood and womanhood," quoted Mr. McFarland from the Chicago man's report. igio. The American Florist. 207 Chase Bros. Company, Rochester, N. Y. JietrgJo'ck'of^^Herbaceous Perennials Field Grown One and Two Year Large Clumps Also a General Liae of Nursery Stock===Shrubs, Ornamental Trees, Roses. NEW ENGLAND NURSERIES. NKW FiHRRV , HIA\ALAYA GIANT Berry Catalogue tree with Colored plates Berrydale Expedirent Gardens. Holland. Mich. X H E Storrs & Harrison Co. PAiNESVILLE NURSERIES. CATALOGUES AND PRICE LISTS FREE ON APPLICATION PAINESVILLE, OHIO« ROSES A SPECIALTY. The Dingee fi Conard Co., WEST GROVE, PA. Arbor Vitae (Tbnya Occidentalls.) A splendid stock of 3 to 4 ft. and 4 to 5 ft. trees. Write for descriptions snd prices. The Wm. H. Moon Co., .^ MORRISVnXE. PA. Phoenix NurseiY Company Nuraerymen and Florista BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS Seed list of wants for prices. Wholesale catalog for fall issued Sept. Ut. Jdcs Smits & CO19 7h^^* Azaleas, (hardy), Berried Plants, Bleeding Hearts, Blue Spruces, Boxwood, Clematis, Climb- ing Plants, Conifers, Evergreens, Funkias in sorts, Hydrangea P. G., Japan Maples, Peonies, Pot-gro\vn Plants, (Lilacs a specialty), Rlwdo- denrons, Roses, Spireas, Valleys. Price Litt Free on Demand. Eugene Pitou, Jr. CIVIL ENGINUR and Landscape Architect Phone Barclay 6084—229 Broadway .New York Designs. Estimates, Construction of Grounds. Newport, R. I.— Mrs. William Gros- venor has planned to construct a large greenhouse on her estate on Beacon ' hill. Bobbink & Atkins World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products Bay Trees, Boxwood, Evergreens and Conifers, Rhododendrons and Herbaceous Plants, Kentiasand Phoenix. We have a large quantity of all this stock. We shall be glad to give special prices on any quantity. German Iris, in 60 named varieties, $6 00 per 100. Japan Iris, in 10 best named varieties, 8.00 per 100. Rutherford, N.J. Nurserymen and Florists A BLUE ROSE The Greatest Rose Novelty of the Century It lowered with us this sea- son and was greatly admired. The New Rambler (Violet Blue), hailed by the German rose growers as the forerunner of a genuinely cornflower blue rose, is a seedling of Crimson Rambler, very vigorous and hardy, and free blooming. Send for description and price. ELLWANGER & BARRY Mount Hope Nurseries ROCHESTER, N. Y. ROSES Our Leading Specialty Also Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Conifers, Fancy Clipped Boxwoods, Forest and Fruit Trees, Hedge Plants, Etc Ask for Wholesale Price Lists. S. A. VOSTERS & SONS, RIEL, HOLLAND. Send Advts. Early for Best Service. 208 The American Florist. Auo. 20, NOW READY -The American Florist Company's- TradeDirectory :E^or 1010 _ Contains 570 Pages. Price $3.00 Postpaid. THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S Trade Directory for J 9 JO, fully revised to date, with thousands of new names and changes of address, is now ready for distribution. It contains 570 pages, including complete lists of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States, Canada, Central and South America arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms Which Issue Catalogues, Horticultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Architects, Experiment Station Horticulturists, Botanical Gardens, Seed Growers, and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade information. PUBLISHED BY THE American Florist Co 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. igio. The American Florist. 209 Financial Success You are looking for it. When you send an order, ask for a little book we will send you Free, entitled "Laws OH Financial Success." THE FOLLOWING STOCK CAN BE DEPENDED ON TO GIVE SATISFACTION. SEND ORDER TODAY. Kentia Belmoreana. Never before have we had such a fine lot of Kentias as quoted in the faUowing sizes. A sample order will certainly satisfy you as to the value of this stoclt. Pot Height Leaves Each Doz. 100 2i^-in. 8 to lO-in. $ 1.50 $10.00 3 -In. 12-ln. 2.00 15.00 4 -in. 14 to 10-ln. 4 to 5 $0.50 4.50 33.00 fi -in, 26to2S-in. C to 7 1.50 18.00 7 -in. 28 to 30-in. 6 to 7 2.50 30.00 8 -in. 42 to 48-in. 6 to 7 B.OO 9 -in. 54 to 60-ln. 6 to 7 7.00 Kentia Forsterlana. Pot Height Leaves Doz. 2-ln. 6 to 7-in. 3 to 4 $l,oO 3-in. 10tol5-in. 4 to 5 2.00 4-in. 16tol8-in. 5 to 6 4.50 Each 5-ln. 24to28-in. 5 to R $0.7.") 7-ln. 36 to 40-in. 6 to 7 2.50 Made-up Plants. Tubs Height Plants in tub Each 8-in. 42 to 4fi-ln. 4 . .$ 5.00 9-in. 48 to 50-in. 4 . . 0.00 10-in. 54 to 60-in. 4 . . 10.00 Cocos Weddeliana. 2-In. pots, 15c each $1.75 per doz. 3-in. pots 2.50 per doz. Latania Borbonlca. Pot Leaves Height Each Doz. 100 3-in. 3 to 4 10to]2-in.. $1,50 $10.00 4-io. 4 to 5 12 to 15-ln..25c 3.00 23.00 5-ln. 6 to 6 15-ia.,40c 4.50 .35.00 «-ln. 6 to 7 ]8-ln..50c 6.00 50.00 7-in, 7 to 8 20 to24-in,,75c 9.00 Areca lutescens. Made-up Plants. Pot Leaves Height Each .S-in 10 to 12 10 to 12-ln $0.20 7-in, 2,00 8-ln 12 to 20 30to3R-m 4.00 Phoenix Roebelenii. A'ery pretty for center of ferneries, hardy and just as graceful as a Cocos. Each Doz. 2-ln. pots $0,25 $3.00 3-ln. pots 50 0,00 4-in. pots 75 9.00 8-in tubs 4.00 Phoenix Canarlensls. Each 30 to 30-ln. high, S-in. tub $2.50 Pyramid Bays. Pair 6 ft, 6 in, high, 24 to 30-in, wide $20.00 7 ft. high, 34 to 38-ln, wide 25.00 Standard Bays. Pair high. 22 to 26-in. crown $12.00 6 In. high, 24 to 20-in. crown 15.00 in. high, 32 to 30-ln. crown 20.00 Fine Ferns, Here is an assortment of ferns for fern dishes In varieties as follows: Aspidium Tsussimense, Pterls adiantoides, Pteris cretica albo-lineata, Pteris Ouvrardl. Pteris serruiata. Pteris Wimsetti. Pteris tremuia, 2-in, pots, 40c per doz.; $3^0 per 100, 4 ft. ft. 6 ft. Larger sizes $25.00, $30,00 and 35,00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. 2-In, pots 3-in. pots 4-in. pots Per doz. ..,$0.50 ... .75 ... 1.50 mo 11.00 S.OO 12.00 Asparagus Sprengeri. ti-ln, 7-in. S-iu. 2-in. pots per 100, $3.00 3-ln. pots per 100, 0.00 Dracaena Fragrans. Each Doz. pots, 10 to 12-in. high. .$0.,35 $4.00 pots, 12 to 14-in, high.. .50 6.00 pots, 14 to 16-in. high,. ,75 9.00 pots, 10 to 20-ln. high., 1.00 12.00 Ficus Pandurata, pots, 3G-in. high each, $2.50 pots, 4S-in. high each, 3.50 Flcus Repens, Vine. pots per doz,, $0.50 pots per doz., 1.00 Pandanus Veitchii. Each Doz. $0.50 $ 6.00 2.50 30.00 6-ln. 7-in. 2-ln. 3-itt. Nephrolepls Whitmani. in. pots $1.50 each Beautiful specimens. Nephrolepis Bostoniensis. KENTIA FORSTERIANA Araucaria Fxcelsa. Pots Tiers High Per doz. 4-in. 2 and 3 8 to 10-ln $6.00 5-io. 3 and 4 12 to 14-In 9.00 0-in. 4 and 5 18 to 20-ln 12.00 Aspidistra Lurida, Variegated. 15c per leaf plants, $1.00 and upwards Pot 3-in, 4-in. 5-ln, ein. 7-in. S-ln. 0-in. We $2.50 have larger sizes at each and upwards. Fern Balls. Doz. .$ 1.00 , 1.50 , 3.00 , 0.00 . 9,00 . 12,00 . 15.00 $1,50, $2.00 and 100 $ 8.00 12.00 25.00 45.00 70.00 90.00 5 to 7. 7 to 9. .$0.25 . ,33 GEO. WITTBOLD CO., 737-739 Buckingham Place, long Distance Phone, Graceland 1112. Chicago Lancaster, Pa. This is a thriving city and the cen- ter of a rich agricultural section. It may not he generally Ivnown that in this last feature, tobacco growing is largel.y represented. Whatever some people may thinl^ of the "weed" and its use, they could scarcely deny the beauty of the great fields with their broad and graceful leaves. The flor- ists are keeping pace with other lines of industry, carnations being a leading feature. There are also several pros- perous retail stores. The genial Albert M, Herr, having his carnations planted and all looking fine, has gone with Mrs, Herr and the boy to the Rochester convention. Harvey Schroyer now conducts tlie retail store at 1,51 North Queen street, long conducted by his father, the late G. W. Schroyer. The Wheatland Aquarium and Greenhouse Co. show a number of good features. B. F. Barr & Co., in addition to an extensive range, have a prosperous store. EUzabethtowo, Pa. J. W. Hoffman has just finished two carnation houses, 28x201 feet each. The young plants were planted direct- ly into the beds while the houses were under construction and had made splendid growth. Mr. Hoffman has been in other business here for a num- ber of years and has been successful. About two years ago he erected one small greenhouse. He was so success- ful that he was encouraged to go into growing on a larger scale. E. S. Rutt is another grower who, though a young man, by painstaking industry has built up quite a busi- ness. He grows carnations and sweet peas. Most of the stock grown in this part of the state is marketed in Harrisburg or Pittsburg, the latter, of course, tak- ing much the largest quantity. Dedham, Mass,— H, a. Stevens is en- larging his greenhouse on Washington street. 210 The American Florist. Aug, 20, Chrysanthemuins AND Aster Seeds Elmer D.Sinitli& Co., ^Sfc'S."' St. Louis. There were quite a few flowers in the market during the past week and there was somewhat of a demand. Most of the growers have thrown out their carnations and many are now planting. It will be some time before carnations have much of a showing. There are, however, plenty of very fine long flowers, lilies, single tuberose stalks, asters and Killarney roses. American Beauty roses have be- come a little more plentiful but open up quickly. Tuberoses are selling at $4 per 100, also light colored gladioli. The theatres are opening up, two more will start up Sunday. In two weeks our public schools will reopen. Peo- ple will, with the advent of cooler weather, return to their homes and start the social whirl moving. So Mr. Florist get busy and have everything in shape. The retailers must make a showing at our next flower show as Otto G. Koenig and his assistants in- tend this show to be best and largest ever given here. NOTES. A jolly party of 15 left the Union station at 1 p. m., for the S. A. F. convention. Otto G. Koenig took care of everybody and everyone was well supplied with solid and liquid refresh- ments, Mr. Koenig being quite an ac- complished connoisseur in these mat- ters. The following ladies and gen- tlemen composed the party : Alexander "Waldbart, E. J. Waldbart, Will Os- seck of the W. C. Smith Wholesale Floral Co., Otto G. Koenig, Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Meinhardt, Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Bruenig, Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Berning, J. F. Ammann, J. Winkler, E. W. Guy and daughter and_two lady friends, and Miss Olinda Guer- dering. The first issue of the Florists' Bul- letin came out August 9 and every local and suburban florist was mailed a copy through the secretary, J .J. Beneke of the Florists' Club. Thus C. E. DeWever has at last seen liis ef- forts and labors come to a successful issue. Success to him and those other gentlemen of the committee. Meredith D. Thompson, assistant to Park Commissioner Scanlon, died Sat- urday at St. Luke's hospital. He had been ill several months with dropsy but attended the city hall daily al- most up to his death. The funeral was held Sunday from his brother's home, Wm. H. Thompson, cashier of the Boatmen's bank. The following florists donated flow- ers to the carnival of the "Made in St. Louis" at the Coliseum this week : E. L. Loyet, J. E. Windt, Grimm & Gorly, Mrs. M. S. Meyers and A. W. Murray. Fred Alves of Geo. H. Angermuel- ler's has left on a vacation. Geo. An- germueller and friends will go on a fishing excursion next week. A. & H. Werner of Clayton, Mo., are making their first cuts of Richmond and Killarney. They are also cutting a fine crop of Harrisii lilies. W. F. Place your orders now for September and October planting. Wc have an exceptionally large stock, all of our own growing, all trued up Our list comprises all o the very best sorts, such as: Duchess de Nemours (Calot) Jeanne d'Arc, Marie Lemoine, Delicatissima, General Cavignac, Edulis Superba, Officinalis Rubra Superba, Dorchester, Also many other sorts. SEND FOR COMPLETE LIST WITH PRICES. Vaughan's Seed Store, "Is^LS/s^l^Jik^fS^ Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, 111. Madame de Verneville, Delachi, Festiva, true, Festiva Maxima, Lee's Grandiflora Rubra, Floral Treasure, Richardson's Rubra Superba Miscellaneous Plants Dot.. 100 2V, ia. Boston, (Aug.) $4 50 4 -in. $2 00 15 00 S ■in. " 3 OJ 25 00 2H ■in. Whltnianl, 5 00 4 ■in. " 2 00 15 00 S ■in. " 3 00 25 00 2 -in. Asparagus Flu Nanus,.. 3 00 :h -in. ■' •• .. 1 CD 7 00 4 ■in. " •■ •• .. 1 50 2 -in. Asparagus Sprengeri,... 250 .< -in. ■■ • ...100 6 00 4 -in. •■ '■ . . 1 25 10 00 2 -in. ASStd. Ferns, dishes (.■Vug) 3 00 2 -in. Cyclamen, 3 50 3 -in. 1 CO 70O 4 -in. " (Aue.) 2 00 15 00 2 -in. Chinese Primrose 3 00 ?, -in. Obconira Primrose, 7 00 2 -in. Celestial Peppers, -in. Jerusalem Cherries, 300 2 3 00 2 -in. Poinsettias, (1000 $'45.00) 5 00 2 ■in. SmUax. 300 V/-i -in. Cocos Weddellana 2 00 16 00 3 •in.Pandanus Veltchll 3 SO Each .. 50 4 -in. Araacaria Excelsa, 23 tiers 6 -in. Araucaria Glauca, 34tiers 1 75 6 -in. Araucaria Compacta, 34 tiers 1 75 Kentla Forsteriana. single plants, 7-in, 6 to 7 leaves. 34 to 36 in Same made-up. 3 plants to pet 32 to34in Same made-up. 3 plants to pot 36 to40-in Kentia Belmoreana 7-in. pot, 6-7 leaves. 34-36 in 7-in. pot. 6 7 leaves, 28-30 in 6-in. pot. 5-6 leaves, 26-28 in 4 in. pot per 100 $35.00 21^ in. pot per 100 10.00 Doz. $600 Each $ 3 50 3 00 4 00 4 ro 3 00 1 75 35 D. U. AUGSPUR6ER & SONS CO., box 394. Peoria, III. GRAFTED ROSE PLANTS Young Stock. Very Choice, Strong Plants 400 Richmond, 3-inch, at $12.00 per 100 2000 Pink Killarney, 3^ > and 4-inch, at 1.5.00 per 100 500 Pink Killarney, 3-inch, at 12.00 per 100 1000 White KlUarney, 3V2-inch,at 15.00 per 100 All plants shipped from Hinsdale, III. BASSETT & WASHBURN Office and Store: 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL. Sprengeri, Iris, fieraniums, ^"cJlilngs . , -,,„„ .„„„ J . , Ricard. Poitevine and S. A. Nutt. Orders SprenSerl, at $15.00 per 1000; good stock. booked lor delivery on or belore Oct. IS at $1».00 German Iris, in mixed colors at $2.00 per 100. per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. ii igio. The American Florist. 211 FORMED ONE OF THE Brigfht spots at Rochester Our entire stock including Crotons, Ficus Pandurata, Begonia Lorraine, Cyclamen, Draceenas, Arecas, Phoenix Roebelenii, Nephrolepis, Pandanus, Etc., are of the same high quality as the plants exhibited. It will pay you to call and inspect our stock. Send for Fall Price List. ROBERT CRAIG COMPANY, 4900 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pa. SPECIALTIES. Roses, from 3 in pots. Chrysantberanms Carnations for fall delivery. Smilaz. Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list, Wood Brothers. 5^°?^ PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants JOHN scon, SuUandRd.&E.45tIiSt. BROOKLYN. N. Y. Whitmani Ferns 2V2-in., $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 260 at 1000 rate. MagniHca, 2V2-in., $15.00 per 100. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON. Whitman, Mass. New Orleans. "Stagnant" best describes the state of the market at present, both in plants and cut fiowers. Most of the prominent families are out of town and about the only thing doing is a little funeral work occasionally. Local asters are about done but tuberoses are still plentiful. The rains have ceased at last and all outdoor stock is much improved. Six of the craft from this city are attending the convention in Rochester this week — a pretty fair representation considering the dis- tance. This city is determined to land the convention here in 191.0, and no effort will be spared to attain that end. A visit of the S. A. F. to this city would be most advantageous to both the society and the whole south. The monthly meeting of the Horti- cultural Society was held August 11. a week ahead of schedule. This was done to enable those who are going to the convention to be present and also to confer on the invitation to the S. A. P. to meet here during the Panama exposition in 191.5. R. Eichling, the newly elected president, was in the chair and ran the meeting like a vet- WE TAKE THE LEAD In what? What a foolish question ! Don't yon know? Didn't you hear of GODFREY ASCBMANN, Uie great Araucaria Importer, Grower and Shipper? These so well favored, everlasting green decorative plants, the Axaucaria Excelsa, Robusta Coinpacta and Excelsa Glauca, are in favor more than ever this year. This is our 25th anni- versary since we be^an importing .\raucarias. Watch! See us grow! Beeinning 35 years ago with 100. our this year's (1910) importation is ^" lO.OOO, and more are coming this fall after 1 have made my selection of the choicest of the choice on my trip toBel^um; : the growing district of the world in .^rauca- rias and Azaleas. The trade is well informed tiiat for many years past 1 go personally to Belgium to protect and select for my custom- tomers the hest of Arancarias, Azaleas, Palms, etc.. that cash can buv there. ^W Empty houses won't pay. Now is the time to fill your empty houses with something to grow into money while you are asleep. ^^~ R. -member, itis the wideawake man that is not afraid to invest a dollar that makes the money. \^~ Please look at our special low prices (or superior stock. .\raucaria Excelsa, raised from top cuttings, no seedlings, Plants. 55^2-6-7 in. pots. 12-15 18-20- 25-30 in. high. 3-4 5-6 tiers, 2-3-4-5 years old. 35c. 50c. 60c. 75c. *1.C0. $1,25 to $1,50 each. Robusta Compacta, Eicelsa Glauca, 6 in. pots. $1,00 to $1,25 each. Kentia Forsleriana, in hne shape 6'in. pots .30 35 40-45 in. high, 4-5-6 years old, 75c, $1.0) $1 25. J1.50. $2 00 to $2.50 each; 4-in.. 35c each 25 in. high Kentia Belmoreana, 25 3'>-35 40in. high, 5-5H-6-7 in. pots. 5-6 7 years old. 50c. 75c. $1.00. $1.25. $1 .50 to $2 03 each; 4-in,. 2Sc each. Kentia Belmoreana, 2H to 3 in.. lOc each. Standard Bay Trees, l-foot tubs, 7 ft. high from bottom uo, 2 X 2 crown, $8 CO per pair. Cyclamen GrandUIora. best strain. 4 in.. ISc. Nephrolepis (Ferns), Boston, Scottii. Whitmani. Scholzeli. 4-in.. 25c; 5. 5H and 6-in.. 35c. 40c and 50c Ferns for Dishes, big assortment, 2H-in. pots, at $3,00 per 100, Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, deep pink. 4in., 25c. Begonia Lonsdale, pale pink, 4 in., only 25c. Sago Palms, ready July 15, 6 7-8 in. pots, from 5 to 20 leaves 10c per leaf. Cocos Weddelliana, 3 in. pots. 18c to 20c. Primula Obconlca, best strain. 4-in., 10c: 5-in.. in bloom. 15c. We have an unsurpassed strain of Solanum Maltlflomm (Jerusalem Cherries). Can offer only a limited quantity. 2H-in. pots. $5.00 per 1000. Cash with order, please. AU plants must travel at purchaser's risk. GODFREY TISCHMIANN taiSrtSlrofpottrtPhlSts, 1012 West Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. eran. Two applications for member- ship were received and laid over till next meeting. More stock of the Pan- ama exposition was subscribed for, the total amount from members of this society reaching to goodly figures. After disposing of the routine work the meeting adjourned and repaired to the cafe and sat down to a supper provided by the new oiEcers. Formal- ity was thrown to the winds and jest and story made "sauce to meat." For- mer President Alost, who has just returned from a three months' trip to Europe, found time to give a short account of his trip. Otto and Paul Abele have the sym- pathy of the trade in the loss of their mother, who died in Germany just about the time that Otto Abele was leaving New York in the hope of see- ing her before she died. C. "W. Eichling is resting in the mountains of North Carolina. He has been in rather poor health lately and his friends hope to see him regain his old-time vigor. X. Lawrexce, M.\ss. — Chas. E. "Win- gate's greenhouses were struck by lightning, August 5, and most of the glass broken. The ventilators were also blown off. DATTOif, O. — Edwin J. Herbert, 60, a grower, died at his home, 2815 East Fifth street. August 2. Mr. Herbert was a native of Cincinnati and had lived in the city two years only. 212 The American Florist. Aug. 20 PUBLISHED H EVERY M NOW AND w AGAIN ■ M VOLUME w NUMBER ■ 6 Boddington's Store News SATURDAY AUGUST 13, 1910. n n n M n n n M H M n M M M n u n M M Remember you may deduct 5 per cent if cash accompanies order. "QUALITY" CHRISTMAS SWEET PEAS. AT the Exhibition and Convention of the National Sweet Pea Society of America, July 13. 1910, we again won ;he C. C. Morse & Co.'s Silver Cup for the finest and best collection of Sweet Peas open to the trade only. THE RIGHT TIME TO SOW SWEET PEAS FOR CHRISTMAS FLOWERING IS IN AUGUST. All our Christiims-flowering Sweet Peas are true to name and grown from originator's stock (secured by us) by one of tbe most reliable seed growers and Sweet Pea specialists In Cali- fornia, and we can make immediate delivery. Our output last year was nearly C.OOO lbs. No kicks and plenty ot testimonials as to quality, germination and trueness to type. BODDINGTONS EXTRA-EARLY CHRISTMAS WHITE SNOW- BIRD. Au exceptionally early Sweet Pea for Indoor flowering — will bloom six weeks after sowing. Color clear wblte. upon loug stem.s; babit fairly dwarf and of exceptionally free-flower- ing qualities. Witbout doubt, tbe finest early wbite for in- door planting. We sell one grower in Pennsylvania 35 lbs. of tbis variety every year, name on application. Oz. 25 cents., 1.4 lb. 75 cents. ■/. lb. *1.25. lb. $2.00. BODDINGTON'S CHRISTMAS PINK. Tbis Is tbe earliest and most profltable and useful Sweet Pea in cultivation, as by sowing the seed under glass in the latter part of August, flowers can be cut from Thanksgiving on during the winter months. O7. 10 cts.. li lb. 4 cts.. ■/, lb. cts.. lb. $1.00. BODDINGTON'S CHRISTMAS WHITE. A companion to our Christmas Pink. Just as free and profuse a bloomer. Oz. 15 cts.. Vi lb. 50 cts.. y, lb. 85 cts., lb. $1.50. CANARTf. Similar to the above, but flowers of an e.^ceptionally good yellow, Oz. 23 cts., VI lb. 75 cts., % lb. $1.23. lb. $2.00. FLAMINGO. Color scarlet; free-flowering and early. Oz. 25 cts., M lb. 75 cts., % lb. $1.50. lb. $2.50. Christmas Meteor. Scarlet; fine open red flower. Oz. 23 cts., Vi lb. 75 cts., % lb. $1.25. lb. $2.00. Christmas Captain. Bine and purple. Oz. 25 cts., V4 lb. 75 cts.. J,!- lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Florence Denzer. Pure white. Oz. 15 cts.. 14 lb. 50 cts., V, lb. 85 cts., lb. $1.60. Greenbrook. Wbite standard, slightly touched with lavender. Large orchid flowering variety. Oz. 25 cts., V^ lb. 75 cts., Vi lb. $l.'-'j, lb. $2.00 Le Marquis. This is the same color as Princess of Wales violet; has very large flowers. Oz, 25 cts., Vi lb. 75 cts., V4 lb. $1.25. lb. $2.00. Miss Helen M. Gould. White, open flower; standard Ulac. mar- bled. Oz. 25 cts., V4 lb. 75 cts., V4 lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Miss Josey Reilly. Lilac; very large flowers. Oz. 23 cts., V4 Ih. 75 cts.. V4 lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Mrs. E, Wild. Carmine or dark pink. Oz. 15 cts., V4 lb- 50 cts., V. lb. 85 cts.. lb. $1.50. Mrs. Alex, Wallace, Lavender. Oz 25 cts., V4 lb. 75 cts., y. lb. $1.25. lb. $2.00. Mrs. William Sim, Salmon-pink. Oz 23 cts., Vi lb. 75 cts., V4 lb. $1.25. lb. $2.00. Mrs. G«o. Lewis. Large, pure wblte wavy flower. Oz. 15 cts., Vi lb. 50 cts.. V4 lb. 85 cts., lb. $1.50. Mrs. W. W. Smalley. Satiny pink. Oz. 25 cts., Vi lb. 73 cts., M; lb. $1.25, lb. $2,00. Mrs. Hannan. Deep rose-pink of a ver.v pleasing shade: medium flower. Oz. 25 cts., VI lb. 75 cts.. ^. lb. $1.23. lb. $2.00. Mrs, P. J. Dolansky. Daybreak pink. Oz. 25 cts., Vi lb. 75 cts., y., lb. $1.25. lb. $2.00. Mrs". Chas. H. Totty. Sky-blue; late. Oz. 25 cts., V4 lb. 75 cts.. y, lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Mrs. Zvolanek, Blue, variegated: good for variety. Oz. 50 cts.. v.; lb. $1..50. V6 lb. $2.75. lb. $5.00. Wallacea, Very fine lavender, a grand florists* variety. Oz. 50 cts.. Vi lb. $1.50. y. lb. $2.75. lb, $5.00. Watchung, Pure wblte. Oz. 2 cts.. Vi lb. 6 cts,, V4 lb, $01,000, lb, $1,75, Wm, J. Stewart. Blue self. Oz. 25 cts.. 14 lb. 75 cts.. V< lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. All other varieties of winter and summer flowering Sweet Peas supplied. Write for quotations upon large or small quantities. Our 1910 Fall Catalogue now ready, contains a full list of Quality Bulbs and Seeds for Fall sowing. If not received, send postcard and one will be sent by return mail. n n n H H H n n n H M n n n M M \ Arthur T. Boddington, Seedsman, 345 W.14th St., NEW YORK \ MMMnnnMMMnnnMMMnnnnMMMnnnnMMMnnHMMMnnnMMM Good Plant Stock For Sale 5000 American Beauties, at 8c 20rOMaids. at 5c 300 Gardenias, extra fine ISc AU plants in 4-in. pots. Also 10 secondhand 4in hot water valves Bt$2,5D each. BRANT-HENTZ FLOWER CO., MADISON, N. J. Carnations F. DORNER Cc SONS CO. La Fayette, Ind. Scientific Fertilization In Germany. As to farming in general in Ger- many, it may be said to be in advance of the United States in two respects : (1) The application of scientific in- tensive methods, and (2) in organiza- tion. The German farmer generally has much less land at his disposal and hence cannot afford to have as large fields, keep as much stock, nor have as improved machines as the American. He must therefore make his fields yield as much as possible by means of scientific fertilization and care of the crops, by drainage and the avoidance of waste. He must take proper care of his stock so as to make it as useful and productive as possible, and on the other hand, a much larger percentage of the work must be done by liand. Progressive German farmers are also definitely organized for the purpose of making experiments relating to agri- A New Fern NEPHROLEPIS GIATRASII Awarded a Certificate ol Merit by ttie Horticultural Society of New York. Prices: In 214-inch pots, $2.00 per dozen; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. 25 plants at 100 rates; 2B0 plants at 1000 rates. Orders delivered in rotation as received. Now Ready for delivery. GEORGE GIATRAS, 463 Summit Ave.. West Hoboken, N. J. Marechal Niel Roses... Extra Choice, ZH-lnch, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. What do you need in rose plants, now or spring; culture, for the purchaseing of farm requisites and the selling of the prod- ucts of the farm, and also for the pur- pose of providing funds for making loans to members of tlie organizations and giving pecuniary aid wliere neces- sary. — American Fertilizer. Oakland, Calif.— G. C. Farley will build a fernery on a large lot recently purchased at Rock Ridge boulevard. One of our specialties is growinsr up to 8-in. and lO-in. for vasts, baskets, etc. Our varieties include 2H-in. 3-in. 4-in. 5-ln. Bostons $500 $10 10 $15 00 $25 00 Whltmsni 7 50 15 00 25 00 50 00 Amerpohli 7 SO 15 OO 25 00 .SO 00 ScottU, 7 50 15 00 25 00 50 00 Plumosus 3 50 8 00 15 00 25 00 Sprengeri, 2 50 5 00 12 50 25 00 Maiden Hair 5 00 15 00 25 00 Small Ferns 5 00 6in. 7 in. 8-in. Bostons $4f) 00 $60 00 $110 00 Wtiitmani, 75 00 100 00 150 00 AmerpotaU, 75 CO 100 00 15100 Scottll, 75 OU ICO 00 150 00 Plamosus, 50 00 100 00 Maiden Hair Specimens IDin. and up, $2.50 Primrosfs. Chinese Obconica and Forbesii, 2H- in. at $5.00; 3 in, $8 00 per 100 Cyclamen, 21. in at $5.00: 3-in. .$8.C0 per 100. CelestlalPepoers. 2H in.J2 50; 3-in, $7 50 per 100. Jerusalem iherrles, 2^'2 in. $4.00; 3in.$8.C0per 100. Poinsettias, 2H in. at J6 00 per 100. Cinerarias, IV, in. at $5 00 per 100 Hydrangeas, 2V^ in. $5 00; 3in.$8.C0; 4-in, $12.50 b in 5<'c. snd '1 in. $1.00. Flowering Begonias, 3 in. m $5.00 per ICO. Rex Begonias, 2i-'2-in. at $5.00; 3iM.,'?10 00; 4 in, $.'5.(0 per 100. Fancy Caladiums, 4 in. at 25c each. Araucarias, fine plants at $1.00 each. A special liaryain. E.xtra good values in all kinds ol Ferns; Bostons. Whitmani. Amerpohli. Plumosus, Sprengeri and Maiden Hair. Ask for our other lists In season. GEO. A. KUHL, Wholesale Grower, PEKIN, ILL. For Reliable Stock From Reliable Dealers Keep Tab or AMs. in THE FLSRJST. igio. The American Florist. 213 Heacock Palms Will Help You Establish a Trade That Increases With Each Season You can, by handling Heacock 's Palms, make your Palm sales one of the substantial, dependable assets of ) our business— your trade in them this year will help you next year, and every year. We put the best of our many years' experience into our Palm business. We grow the plants right here from thf seed; that is vour assurance that they are sturdy, well-developed, acclimated. Further, this guarantees to you that our palms will do well for your customers, when given ordinary care, bringing you not only more Palm Imsinefs, but more trade in the other things vou sell as welb "Heacock Quality" has helped scores of florists all over the country to make their Palm Departments pay. It will help yOU.and we suggest that now is an excellent time to place your or- der. Thefollowinglistrepre- 3f the finest stock e have ever grown tidas you will see, ourpricesare no higher than you would pay else- j whert-, <:lve us a trial order, and we will prove to you that the quality of ours Is better and tbe stock will go for- ward to you with- out an hour's un- necessary delay. Pot e-in. 7-ln. 8-in. 8-ln. ARECA LDTESCENS Plants Id. hieti. 2110 28 30 to 32 36 42 10 pot. 3 3 3 3 l-.ach $1 00 2 OO 2 50 3 00 COCOS WEDDELIANA Pot In hish Per 101 21/2-ln. 8 to 10 $10 00 Zh-in. 10 td 12... IS kO KENTIA BELMOREANA Pot L'vcs hiali Doz. KO S-ln. 6-7 18 . $6 00 $50 MaiJe-up Kentia For&teriana Kaih Oo7. Tubor I'lants lo 6-1n. 6-7 22-2* $M0$i2 „„, ,„ oot high Ka2-in. 4 6-It.hvyl5 00 Tub Vcryh\y Each CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI 9-in. 6-7 42-48 $5 00 Ready in Sept. Steels limited. 9-in. 6-7 48-54 6 00 r„b «Drpad Kach 9-in. 6-7 5-ft 8 00 g.jt,. 4 to 5-ft $6 00 KINTIA FORSTERIAMA ^-In. 6-ft. ^7 5u , PHOENIX ROEBKLENIl PotL'vesh.sh KacI, Doz. Pot Nicely charaaeriz.dEa^ch 6-ln. 5-6 28-30..$! 00 $12 g-ln 150 6-in. 6 34-36.. 150 18 T-in. ;;;;;;;;;;;;'.'.'.;'.... 2 00 Our new Price-list is ready. Have you received YOURS yet? If not, let us know and we ^vill send a copy by next ni2ul 'WHEN IN PHILADELPHIA BE SURE TO LOOK US UP" Joseph Heacock Company, Wyncote, Pa. A CORDIAL INVITATION Is extended to all local and visiting florists and their friends to Come and See our fine collection of market plants of all kinds Our Boston Feros, Pandanus, Crotons and Palms are in first rate condition and we have a lot of young stock of all kinds that will interest you. THE FINEST STOCK IN THE WEST Frank Oechslin SiA-^kSo The American Florist Company's ■ Trade Directory ror 1910 Contains 570 pages. Price, $3 00 postpaid 214 The American Florist. Aug. 20, FERNS FROM BENCH Boston, Elgantlsslma, for 4-inch 10c; B-iiich 12'ji-. Whitman!, Amerpohll, ior 3-, 4- and 6- inch. 8c. 12c and loc. Scottl, for 3-inch 6c; 4-incli 10c. Snapdragon, Giant White, Pink, Yellow and Red, tield-grown, $1.00 per 100. Cash with order. Chamber sburg, Pa. Milwaukee. The condition of the market has eased up considerably the last week. There were quite a few gladioli and asters which helped out. Harrisii lil- ies are fine and selling rapidly, roses enough to fill orders most satisfactor- ily. Shipping business is very good and it seems remarkable how business keeps up during the summer months, always something doing. Carnations are almost entirely out of the market, and the few that are coming in are not very good, which must be expect- ed, but seem to sell at a fair price considering the quality. NOTES. The local party left on the 1 :45 train on Monday and joined the Chicago flor- ists to attend the convention. They are Fred H. Holton, C. C. Pollworth, Nic Zweifel, Gus Mueller and H. Koer- ner. The latter will exhibit some fine seedling gladioli which he would like to have some of the trade express their opinion on. He has quite a lot to pick from, as he makes a specialty of glad- ioli and dahlias, also a lot of other hybrid stock. The picnic will take place on Sun- day, September 4, and all florists and friends are invited to attend. This af- fair will be somewhat different from what we have had before, as it will be more on the order of an old-fashioned basket picnic. There will be the games and other pastimes the same as usual, and there will be just as good a time. It will take place at Butzlaff's Grove, at the end of North Milwaukee car line. Albert Groth says he is running Into another crop of carnations. His car- nations were exceptionally fine during the summer months. This is account- ed for by the late planting he did last fall, as his heating system was not in order and he could not keep his houses at the right temperature. Wm. C. Zimmerman will go to St. Louis this week to attend the Eagles convention. He intends to meet Will Smith, which will make it more pleas- ant for him, and there is no question but what they will have a good time, as they are two of a kind and know how to enjoy themselves. J. Sherrer, of the Sherrer Co., for- merly Chacona's. says he is well pleased with the way things are going. He is a new man in the business but takes hold of it as though he had been in the same for years. He no doubt will handle the place successfully. Gustave A. Pohl seems to be one of the fortunates who had a nice cut of asters this year considering the dry spell and has quite a crop. Upon this writing the news has spread that his home has been blessed with a baby boy. Holton & Hunkel Co. reports busi- ness good. The place looks as though it were moving day, but it is only FIELD -GROWN Dorothy Gordon Carnation NOW READY Strong, Clean, Stocky Plants, $12 per lOO; $100 per lOOO JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Wyncotc, Pa. Extra Fine Rose Stock Will Close Out at FoUowIbS LOW PRICIS: Stock is first-class, except those noted small. 42 SHin. Grafted White KlUarney 10c 75 2h-iD. ■ ■ .. ; m"" ^!^ 251 2^2-in. Own root ' (small) ...Jc 700 3Hin. Grafted Plnh KUlarney 10c 250 2^2-ln. '■ '■ ,'. ;•■■•;,;•••• ^^ 1,00 2V2-in. Own root ■ (small)... jc 600 3M-in. Grafted Richmond lOc 1400 2V-2 in. Own root ' ^ SOO 2^2-in. ■■ ■' ;. f^ 400 2H-in. Grafted *^ 75,3mn. Cardinal lOc SOO.iH-in. Own root " °^ 400 2W-in. Katserln .^<: 250 2^2 in.Perles J<^ 150 ZVi-in. Maid •• J' 200 2y2-in. Maryland (small) 4c Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, HI WANTED 3-, 4- and 5-inch Pandanus UtiliS and VeitChii. Address Key 186, care American Florist. ASPARAGUS Per 100 Asparagus Comorensis, lyr. old clumps — $5.C0 Aspara^ns Elongatus, l yr. old clumps 5.0U Fine stock for dividing up. GEO. REINBERG, 35 R andolph Stieet. CHICAGO . caused by the remodeling of the store and the firm expects to have a very fine place when finished. Roy Currie, of Currie Bros. Co., is back on his job since Monday and says he had a good time. He spent most of his time canoeing and sailing at Army Lake. Will Currie has left for this place to enjoy himself. Fred H. Holton was in Chicago last week to attend the Knights Templars convention. The long walk did not make a hit with him in the parade; it had a very bad effect on his joints. C. C. Pollworth reports business very good, being exceptionally busy in the bulb line. Every one is back on duty after the summer vacations. Julius Neubeck, of the M. A. McKen- ney Co., is running the shop alone at present, while Mr. and Mrs. Davis are spending their vacation. Miss Rose Semmler, of the Edlefsen- Leidiger Co., is taking a month's vaca- tion and is spending same at Buffalo and Cedar Lake. J. M. Fox reports business good. He handles quite a large quantity of garden truck of the fancy variety. Miss Anna Holz has returned after spending her vacation in Indiana and reports a very good time. Fred Schmeling is still cutting a few good carnations which are selling rapidly. The E. Welke Co. reports business very satisfactory, especially in funeral orders. TRADE LIST Clematis, paniculata, strong plants, $10.00 per 100; Passiflora coerulea, 3-in. pots $5.00 per 100. Rose Geraniums, 3in. pots. $4.00 per 100. Plants from 2V2-in. pots. $3.00 per 100; Chrysanthemums, White Cloud Pacific Su- preme, Golden Glow, Ivory. Bailey. Klondike. Lulu. Asparagus Sprengerl, 2-in.pots. $2.00 per 100; 2V'2-in, ots. $3,00 per 100. Salvia, ontiru 3in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Begonia Vernon n bloom. 3in. pots. $5.00 per 100. ^ , , Asparagus Sprengeri, strong plants from 3-in. oots. $5 (.0 per 100. Poinsettias, 3in. pots. $5.00 per 1(X). C. EISELE, 11th and Wesitnoreland Sis. Philadelphia, Pa. FIELD -GROWN CARNATIONS Clean, healthy plants. Only a limited number to offer. Per 100 WHITE PERFECTION $7.00 O. P. BASSETT 6.00 J. A. BUDLONG 39 Randolph St., Chicago. 20 fine named Cacti, post- paid, $2.00. 6 unlabeled, 38c, postpaid. Wholesale rates low to dealers. Will exchange for usclul articles. MRS. S. L. PATTISON, Cactus Dealer, M esllla Park. New Mexico. U. S. A. Visitors; John Benstaad, Racine; Oscar Kuehn, St. Louis, Mo.; C. B. Tremain, Hartford; R. Miller and wife, Racine. G. R. Cacti Manbelm, Pa. About 150,000 square feet of glass are devoted to carnation and sweet pea culture in this town. E. P. Hos- tetter has two ranges, comprising 75,- 000 square feet, largely devoted to car- nations. He grows likewise a fine quality of Asparagus Sprengeri. M. "h. Hostetter is a carnation grower with a side line of sweet peas. He has about 50,000 square feet of glass and his range is well kept up. P S. Hostetter has succeeded to the business of the Manheim Carnation Co. and is also interested in winter tiowering sweet peas. I igio. The American Florist. 215 Press Photography for the Amateur. Combined with the idea that photo- graphing for the press is the highest branch of the art, is the erroneous no- tion that none but the most costly cameras can be used for press work. Except in size, there is no requirement for a camera for such work different from any other. At least a 5 x 7 size should be used, as the photos are always "thrown down" (made smaller) in the engraving room and often dis- torted for "telling' 'effect. With your first thrill of triumph, the germs of the fever of success at seeing your work in some publication, will come the faintest chill of disappointment that the photos are not full size. It is all there, but the G% x 8% you work- ed out so faithfully is down to 4x5. Your consolation must be that reduc- tion in size has also worked a reduc- tion in defects. My first accepted il- lustrations were only SV^xSVi, but I have had so many rejected on account of size that I do not advise anything under 5x7. A very high authority on the sub- ject advises but one brand of plates, and that a fast one. My experience has neither proved nor disproved that advice definitely; I have sometimes been where a plate was needed of a speed too fast for safety in ordinary "view" work. A fast plate will help out a slow lens, and as many of my best illustrations have been made with a 5 X 7, costing $7.50, I have found two grades of plates a necessity. The much-discussed ray filter is a good addition to an outfit. While it will not do all that many claim for it, in many cases it will be found a great help. When you decide to use it, focus through it. If it gives the clouds dis- tinctly and the foi-eground is clear and sharp in detail, make the expos- ure, allowing the extra time, and you will have the "cloud effects" in the print. The question of what to select as a subject is as wide and indeterminate as the universe. That I have, since the first article appeared, "viewed for publication" a range of subjects from a swill barrel at a farmer's back kit- chen door to a great battle-field, shows the infinite variety to be covered. Often the text of a "story" allows great lati- tude in composition, and in such cases the old rule should govern. We in- stinctively see from left to right; we read our lines that way and our il- lustrations should unfold in the same direction. A view of a plain should have the point of interest in the lower left portion of the picture, with just sufficient margin to give a setting; the sky-line should be low, a very small stop used, and everything in focus. Straight lines across a landscape, such as roads, should cross the line of sight at an angle of 30 degrees. In views of a broken country or moun- tain streams the sky-line should be high up on the plate; a stream should break the sky-line in the upper right- hand portion, flow from right to left, and leave the view in the lower left hand. We "read" a mountain water- course up-stream, and this composi- tion gives the natural left to right rendering. In a river scene the un- broken water portion should never occupy more than one-half the width of the view. Everything that appears in all such illustrations should be sharp in outline, as the interest is in everything from foreground to sky-line, and indeflniteness mars the effect. Where the interest centers in some one point occupying relatively a small portion of the plate, the background may be ignored, or at least slighted. — A. M. St. Cyr in American Photogra- phy. ^■L / W ^^ W MTT '^^P' ^''^ Gov. Herrick, Princess of m# ■■ ■■ W^ ■ ^^^ Wales, fine fitld- grown W ■ m W ■ . m . ■ ^^ plants, $5.00 per 100; .$46.00 " ■" ^^ ^^^ ■" ^"^ per ICOO. Lady Campbell $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 ASTER PLANTS Semple's Branching, White, Pink, Ivavender $1.75 per 1000 Primulas, Chinese and Obconica, Cineraria (dwarf), Double Alyssuiti and Asp. Sprengeri, iVi-i-a. $2.00 per 100; 3(X) for $5.00 Celery and Cabbage Plants, best varieties $1.00 per 1000; $7.50 for 10,000 Parsley, double curled $1.50 per 1000 J. G. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. r 1 SIMPLY BECAUSE WE MUST HAVE ROOM We Are Closing Out Our Orchid Stock ENTIRELY. WE CAN STILL SUPPLY 250 Cattleya Trianae and !00 Cattleya Each Each labiata, at $2.00 203 Cypripedium Leeannm. at 50 Cattleya Schroederae all sold. luO " 1.00 150 Cattleya Percivallana, at SI. CO Balance sold, Tney Are ttte Best Value in Orchid Stock You Ever Bou^t. -All established piaots and warranted to tlower. CHARLES H. TOTTY. Madison, N. J . Asparagus Primroses Per 1000 Per 100 $ 2 00 200 Plumosus, 2^'iD. pots Sprengeri. 2!^ in. pots Ready Sept. 15. Pansy Seed, new crop Per oz. Giant Flowerine $ 4 00 Kewensis, Yellow Cliinese and Forbesl $1S 00 Obconica Alba and Rosea Obconica Gigantea 25 00 Per 1000 Per ICO $2 00 200 2 00 3 00 -Cash. NoC. O. D.- JOS. H; CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O. ORCHIDS... A FEW GOOD THINGS Largest Importers, Exporters, Growers, and Hybridists in tbe World. SANDER, St. Albans, Eng. NEW YORK OFFICE: 258 Broadway, Room 721 T. MELLSTROM. Agent. ORCHIDS jQSt Arrived in fine condition: Oncidium Varicosum Rogersii. O. MarshallianuiD. O. Forbesii. Lslia Purpurata, L. Cionabarina. Cattleya Citrina, Odootoglossum Grande. CARILLO & BALDWIII. Manromk, N. 1. Orchids, Cattleyas Dendrobiums, Laelias, Odontoglossums. G.L. FREEMAN CO. FALL RIVER, MASS. See It at Rochester YOl WANT. Geraniums, Nutt. Perkini. Grant, La Favorite, R. C. SI. 25: 2'in. potB, $2.00: 3-ln.. M.OO per 100: Viaad. Castellane. Poitevine ]anlln, Kicard. Buchner. R. C, $1.50; 2!n. pots, $2.50; 3-in.. $5.00 per 100. WUtmanl Ferns 4-in. 25c each. Vinca Var., 2-iD. $2.00 per 100. Soses, Bride Maids and Gates. 3 in.. $5.00 per 100. Dracena Ind., 4-in.. $10.00 per 100. Cash with order. No C. O. U. All shipmeDta at risk of purchasers, after belne delivered to the express companies properly packed in cood order GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing -NEW CARNATION- "CHRISTMAS CHEtr Easy to (jrow. Easv to sell. It will make a fortune foryou. HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. Wliitmani, 3inchstock.6c.; 4 in. $1.50 per doz. Superblssima. 4 inch, 15c. 6inch 25c each. W. W. COLES, KOKOMO, INDIANA. Mention the American Florist when writing Orchids Id great variety, established or unestablished at popular prices. Also materials of all kinds, such as Pent. Live SphagDum, Orchid Bas- kets, etc. Write for special list and catalogue. Lager S Hurrell, Summit, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing 216 The American Florist. Aug. 20 ANNUAL REPORT OF T HE FLORISTS' HAIL AS SOCIATION OF AMERICA SECRETARY'S REPORT FOR YEAR ENDING AUGUST 1st, 19 10 The number of square feet of glass insured by the 1,660 members of The Florists' Hall Association of America, is located as follows: Arkansas Colorado Connecticut Delaware Georgia Illinois Indiana Iowa Iiiaho Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts . . . Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana Nebraska New Hampsliire , South Dakota ... North Dakota . . . New Jersey North Carolina . . South Carolina . . New Mexico .... New York Ohio Oklahoma Pennsyh'ania .... Rhode Island Texas Virginia West Virginia • . . Wisconsin "U'ashington Wyoming Dist. Columbia . . Canada u s in 17.670 4S0.9n7 4,000 ."iri,nn2 6.04,S 353.735 290.4.17 3S."i.3SO 9.7or) 530.650 S5.162 2.47 2 3.724 ll.S.09.-> 1S.350 1.10.719 91.0.18 801.133 148.240 352.232 900 4S.045 1.492 48.394 22.39.1 2.400 4,76S 192.G75 721.676 71.SS4 r.(l4.977 616 91,845 45.727 43.280 96,970 12.910 7.000 S.144 6.S44 21.560 690.923 112.019 72.245 3.360 3.401.521 1.383,063 1,106.339 494.297 133.971 13.000 44.429 103.235 170,175 S73,S39 1,120,732 1,296.408 43,726 207,062 36,270 39,120 24,978 1,218,700 50,480 14,800 47,046 799.100 2.364.385 78.149 3.016.504 45.297 286.513 80.465 3.165 425.000 69.578 41,875 20,701 39,622 1,500 ' iiooo 10,205 1,100 4.:112 11.112 128.460 10.212 79,476 2,240 79,020 616 75,464 100,396 5S5 he a 9 X o y. 93,340 43,986 527, -60 233,708 366,908 46,824 3,000 3,328 18,000 167,302 51,S24 170.019 141.214 61.749 8.725 227.958 23.966 36.190 321.568 10.608 292,190 34.185 11,978 a iA 75.455 97.322 106.989 433,723 $5,058.81 2,100 4,200 713,095 334.70 196.035 134.11 275.605 508.22 1,100 .8.900 11.644 23.743 445.711 11.710 108,396 354.275 16.070.98 38.980 21.75S 2.064 148.710 11.65 668.010 789.249 47N.20 94. SU 160. SS 34,935 4,76S 12.400 43.454 60.780 42,829 16,245 86.90 10.113 25,000 3.676 96.41 15.950 1.9S2 16.360 7,250 7.000 4.220 5,844 10.S80 51.080 3Sfi.3SG 35,991 775.431 9.950 50.725 28.513 14 7.55 331.13 l.tJ35.4fi 55S.09 1.153.37 34.207 71.576 4S.996 5.83S.181 19.997.736 V71.737 2.758.304 1.711.425 5.324,166$27.37S.4G The above is equivalent to an insurance upon 34,636.555 square feet of slass. The total receipts for the year ending Aug. 1, 1910. and including last year's balance, as per Treasurer's report, have been $40,109.09. The total expenditures, as per Treasurer's report, have been $38,523.61. The Emergency Fund is exhausted, and ?:i.301.2n has been borrowed from the Reserve Fund, of which Jl.585.45 in cash remains on hand. The amount of interest collected on Reserve Fund investments for the year is ?970.on. The amount of interest collected on bank deposits for the year has been $1S3.83. Losses representing a breakage of 222,413 square feet of single thick glass and 82,757 square feet of rtouhle thick glass, have been paid during the year, 1,520 losses ha\'e been adjusted since the organization of the F. H. A., in- volving a total expenditnrp of more than $188,000.00. The 10 per cent, assessment on hazardous risks netted the treasury $79,43. The estimated liabilities of the Association are: amount due Reserve Fund of $3,301.20, and a few un- adjusted losses, amounting to a few hundred dollars. The Reser\e Fund consists of $:i2.noo in securities and $1,301.20 due from the Emergency Fund. The following table shows losses reported to the Secretary for the past twenty- three years and num- ber of cl:aims paid. o o -. - 'oj O '- =^- m C I- =n> ri -^ io m !" bo STATES '^Z."rA ^•""r^.^a -^ u^'n^Z •-3 '^ m Alabama 2 1 , , t'alifornia 1 Maine 3 \'ermont 3 New Hampshire 7 1 Rhode Island 4 .. 1 Connecticut 10 1 Massachusetts 12 . . 1 New York log 19 .-? 2 New Jersey SO Hi 7 I'ennsylvania 94 75 11 12 Delaware 4 1 (.)hio I02 96 5 5 Indiana 60 .-,7 9 3 Illinois 127 120 15 f, Michigan 29 14 2 1 Wisconsin 3G 37 Minnesota 54 63 Iowa 117 170 2 9 Missouri 103 1S8 3 S Kansas 141 236 17 4S Nebraska ' ti9 ::7 1 1 Arkansas 4 I Colorado : 66 155 1 14 North Dakota 7 2 .. 1 .South Dakota 22 23 1 2 Montana 3 2 Wvoming . 5 G . . ] Maryland 19 9 Virginia 6 3 West Virginia 12 4 North Oarolina 6 3 1 2 Kentucky 19 14 Georgia 6 . . 2 Texas 35 30 4 7 Louisiana 3 Tennessee 2 1 Florida 1 Mississippi 2 Oklahoma 25 23 5 4 District of Columbia 4 (^anada ^ ^ New Mexico 7 7 South Carolina 1 After paying out over $S2.000 in the last three years. • an extra assessment is necessary, for the first time since the orgnnizatinn of the Association, to restore funds borrowed of the Reseive Fund, and put the F. H. \. upon a strong cash basis. The time of levy will be fixed by the Directors. :infe\tt. 8. Sept. S. Sept. 8. Sept. 11. Oct. * 7. Oct. 14. Oct. 14, Not. S. Nov. 3, from '20th Assessment $20.611.:jn f foni Membership Fees l.rdW.OS from New Membership Sl^.O.") from Additional Membership lnn.OO from Extra One half Assessment 2:52.15 from Extra ^\■l^nle Assessment .'!S4.5S from Re-Insnrnnce :u;s.n2 from Interest on Reserve I-'nnd 970. <10 from Interest on Bank Deposit 183.83 from Sale of Securities 5.048.61 fn>m Proceeds of Note to Jenklntown National Bank.. l.flSS.G" $;!2.;t94.:;s nses from Aug. 1 , 1 909 to Aug. 1 , 1 9 1 O John G. Esler's carfare to Wyncote and ra!- ance books of Treasurer ^o.itii Albert M. Herr. Postage Sept. 1. 'OS to Aug. 27. '09 ."..nO Florists' Pnb. Co., adv. annual meeting !.<>*) Horticultural Pub. Co.. adv. animal meeting 1-00 Advertising in Convention S<_mvenir 15.00 Amer. Florist, adv. an. meeting and pub. an. report. 2G.O0 A. T. Di- La Man- Co.. lOO circular letters ^.. adv. annual meeting 1"0 A. T. De La Mare Co., 250 lelter heads 4.00 Florists' Rxcliange adv. annual rep()rt 1.00 John G. Rsler. V^ lb. rubber hands and 1 record book for minutes 1-03 A. T. De La Mare Co., 300 warrants and 1S50 annual reports •'^6.00 A. T. De I>a Mare Co.. 500 Constitution and By-Laws 11.00 Stoke.*; \' Packard. Treasurer's bond 70. A. T. De La Mare Co.. ISOO Twent'h Assessm't notices 22.00 A. T. De I. a Mare Co., 1800 asse.'^sment receipts 5.00 Nov. .•!. Nov. :i. Nov. 3. Dee. s. Dec. 13. 1910 .Tun. «, Jim. 19. I>h. 7, Feb. 7, Feb. 7. Fob. 7, Mar. 3, .Mar. 4, Apr. H, Apr. 11. ^rav 4, Mnv 4, Mnv 4, May 19, .Tuiii- 2.^. .Tilly i>. .Titly e. .Tnlv rs. .Tiilv 2. .Inlv i;i. Jnlv 22. .Tnl.v 22. .Tilly 22, .Tuly 2«. July 2«, B, G. Hill, on account of salary as Pi-esideiit .'lO.OO Joseph Ueacock. on aceoiinl of salary as Treasurer .. 100.00 John G. Ksler. ()n account of salary as Secretary ... 200.00 A. T. De I.a .Male I'o.. l.'iOO envelopes ie.7,"> Teugwell Co.. 41130 ledger leaves, lu binders, 2 indices 1G7.50 J. G. Esler, postage, telephone and expressage 14.35 A. T. De I.a Mare Co., 200 circular letters uud 200 let- ter heads 7.2,» A. T. De La Mare Co.. 1500 add. coupons and blanlES 3.50 E. G. Hill, on aect. salary as President 50.00 Jiiseph lleaciK'k. on acct. salary as 'I'misurer lOO.(H) .Tohn G. I'^sler. on acct. salary as SwTelary 200.00 A. T. De IJi Mare Co.. 2300 ai>pli<'ati.ins 3.00 John G. I'-sler. postage includ. 2lttli assessini nt 37. CH* ■Joseph rieaccok. expressage. postage and envelopes.. ;i4.00 A. T. De I.a M.ire Co.. printing 200 circular lettei-s and 3110 aiiplicalioiis 0.75 B. G. Hill, on acct. salary as President 150.00 .Tosipli rieaciK'k. on aect. salary as Tri-asurer 100.00 John C. Esler. on acct. salary as Secretary 200.00 A. T. De La Mare Co.. 40(1 letter heads anil 300 circu- lar loiters S.OO Florists' I'nb. Co.. adv. Sept. 1. 1009 to Sept. 1. 1910 15.00 Florists' Excli.. adv. Sept. 1. 1909 to Sept. 1. 1910... 15.00 A. T. De La Mare Co., 100 circular letters and lOO letter beads 7.00 .Tohn G. Esler. postage, telegrams, stationery >4.So Amer. Florist Co.. adv. Aug. 1. 1909 t.. Aug 1. 1010 15.00 Ilort. Pub. Co.. adv. Aug. 1. 1909 to Aug. 1. 1910 15.00 K. G. Hill, balance due on .salary as President 10S.OO .To.seph Ueacock. balance due on salary as Treasurer. . .3S.S.00 .Tohn G. Esler. balance due . Sept. •1-1. Sept. 27, Sept. 2S, Sept. i^. (Pet. 1. (let. 1. Oct. 1 . Oct. Hi. Oct. 2ri. Not. «. Not, \-i. Not. 2enver .1. S. Work, Denver. Colo I'red Hall. Sloutclair, Colo W. C. Walter. Denver. Colo Claude J. Hurt. Denver, Colo ■\N'aIt)'r vV Uifluiiond. Denver. Colo. . W. H. Searing. Cln eley. Colo S. T. & A. 1. Culp. Litth'toii. Colo, clias. \. siuiuionsuu. .Mcl'hersoii, Kai Mrs. o. L. Uoed, Pueblo, cwu. S. D : . . J. T. Hendra, St. Joseph, Mo S. Sliisler. Beach City. Ohio M. L. Uittcuhouse. Paris, 111 S. Iv. llrecn, Paris, 111 • J. A. Helfrich, Paris, 111 ('. J. Lampc. Concordia. Kan Waclav Bezdek. t^dar Itjipids. la lietirgc Ilulton. Jlarioii. la 1010 Ilicknuin & Son, Coffceville. Kan W. E. Smith. Arkansas City. Kan 1. X. Kramer & Son. Cedar Kapids. la T. L. Eagle. Coffceville. Kan Furrow & Co.. Uuthrie, Okla Hcraian Kadeli. (Gainesville. Tex Waclav Bezdek, Cedar Rapids, la Frederick Roll, Durham, N. C S. .\. Love. Ccuterviilc. la Durham Floral Co., Durham, N. C Jcdin K. Lomas. Dallas. Tex Miss Mary Bliss. McPherson. Kan Hagerman & Carter, oklalioma City, Okla 1. E'fter Mergen & CV>.. Maryvillc. Mo -M. H. Lewis & Co.. Strong City. Kan C. A. Hicks. Lawrem-e, Kau J. G. .\ngell. Oklahoma City, Okla Emporia Floral Co.. BmiMU-ia. Kan -\. Wliitcomb & St>n. Lawrence. Kan Koliinson Seed and Plant Co.. Dallas. Tex Chas. A. Simmonson. McPherson, Kau T. C. Ilemphill. Wichita. Kan J. II. Shaw. Florence. Neb Peter Brown. Lancaster. Pa C. Wm. Sidles, Hastings, Neb Frank L. Kohr. I^ucaster. Pa Jacob H. Linkey. Monntville. Pa George 11. Bixbey. Wichita. Kan Isaac Spacht. Jerscyvillc. Ill Herman Sickert. Wiciilta. Kan Oklahoma City Park Dept., Okla. City, Okla. ... Chas. P. Mueller. Wichita. Kan 2, B. Heshon. Lawrence. Kau Wm. Schick, Wichita, Kan 2, Paul H. Brooks. I^wreuce. Kan Mrs. J. H. Hill. Wellington. Kan Hcurv Mixjre. Manhattan, Kan Ira Blake. Wichita. Kan 1. Elmer o. Sites. Wichita, Kan ■ S, Stough. Wichita. Kan J. K. Sites. Wichita. Kaik W. M. Shanks. Wellington. Kan Cain & Dtlgan. Wichita, Kan Susan Margrave. Hiawatha. Kan D. S. Horsey. Wichita. Kan .\raos Kcnchenmeister. Wichita, Kan W. R. .Matlock. Independence. Kan Green Floral Company. Dallas. Tex Haskell .Vvcnne Floral Co.. Dallas. Tex G. \. Kishpaugli. Independence. Kau R. L. IshcrwtxKl. Chillicotlie, Mo F. C. Suchy. San Antonio. Tex S, G. Norris. Garden City. Kan Ernsbcrgcr & Bros. & Moses. Decatur. In July 2, July o. July 1, July 21. July 21. July 21. Julv 21. Julv 22. Julv 2«. Julv 28. July 28. July 28, July 28. Francis E. Blake, Columbus. Kan Bueh Floral Co.. Lawrence, Kan Louis Winter, Columbus, Kau J. M. Kessler. Topeka. Kan John S. Morris. Merriam. Kau C. .\. Rose, Wichita, Kan Benjamin K. Hedrick. Perkasie, Pa David II. Werst. Benjamin. l*a J. S. Boyif, Cleburne, Tex .Mrs. Sarah E. Statou. Columbus. Kan. ... !'■. Keuclieumeister. Wichita, Kau C. E. llubbard, Topeka, Kaiu John A. Smitliers & Son, Berwick. Pa. . . . Souderton Bldg. & l^mn .\ssn. . Silvtrdale, W. H. culp & Co.. Wichita. Kan Glen Floral Co., Rapid City, S. U F. C. Prizer, Collcgeville. Pa Alfred G. Lozier, Des Mjines, la Nils Nelson, Tamaqua, Pa Bratminger Bros., Kaiusas City. Mo Velie Bros.. MarlbiU'ongh. N. Y .VI. W. Walters. Bettsville. Ohio Hot House Vegetable Co.. Hutchinson. Kan W. Guy Paine. Pottsville. Pa O. E. Evans. Berwick. Pa Hickman & Sou. Cofteeville. Kan .\. W. Fox. Mt. Plea.saut. Pa T. L. Eagle, CoEfeeville. Kali N. E. De Golier, Loveland. Colo Finlcyville Floral Co.. Finlevville. Pa E. H. Marshall. Sabetha. Kan Phil. Benz, Jr.. Independence. Mo Hot House Vegetable Co., Hutchinson, Kau 72.30 9.60 19.00 19.30 77. 3o 98.20 66.00 34.03 431.90 26.20 1.048.32 17.02 96.01 16.42 1.461.WI 63.90 , 3.70 227..50 37.10 S.20 130.41 38.44 63.00 32.22 9.43 602..50 28.60 16.24 640.S0 21.70 7.00 23..30 540.35 .$27,378.46 Oct. Mar. Apr. Investments for 1 909 and 1910 1 . 1009 N. W. Harris & Co., New York .$3 006.61 12. 1910 N. W. Harris & Co., New York 2.235.42 Miscellaneous Expenses 13. 1010 J. Clint. McPlipron. 2litli iissi..«smciit r. 'fun. led, having been paid previ.iusi,\ $1.76 Reserve Fund Investments Scrantoll, Pa., l.on.ls. 4 per cent South Bend. Ind.. b«.iid. 4.3 per cent Atlantic City. N. J., bonds. 4.5 per cent. . Waco. Tex., bond. 5 per cent Kalamazoo. Mich., bonds. 4 per cent Chicago, III., bond. 4 per cent Homestead, Pa., bond. 4 per <.ent .\llegheny. Pa., bond. 4 per cent Orville Township, N. J., bond. 5 per cent. Bergen. X. J., bonds. 5 per cent. Fairview. Fairview. Fairview, Fairview. Fairview, Fairview, Fairview. .T., bond, J., bond, J.. Ix.nd. J., tx.nd. J., tw.nd, .1.. bond. J., bond, per per per per per per per cent. cut. ,000.00 ,000.00 ,000.00 ,000.00 000.00 500.0(1 ,000.00 OOO.Oo 500.00 ,000.00 ,000.00 ,000.011 ,000.00 ,000.00 ,000.00 ,000.00 OOO.OO Total $22,000.00 Recapitulation To balance on hand .\ugiist 1. looo To total receipts for year ending .\ugust 1. 1910 .$7,114.68 32,994.38 $40,109,06 Cr. By losses paid August 1. 1909 to .\ugnst 1. 1910 $27,378.46 By expenses 3,301.36 By investments 7,842.03 Miscellaneous 1.76 By balance on hand 1,585.45 $40,109.06 Signed, JOSEPH HEACOCK, Treasurer I liave tills day compared the accounts of .'Secretary and Treasurer of the Florists' Hail .\ssociation and found them to be correct, and the securities belonging to the reserve fund are intact and are deposited with the Jcukiiitowii Nati.nial Bank. ALBERT M. HERR. Au.litiiig Director. Caucasian Products. Frank X. Meyer, agricultural ex- plorer, Tiflis, Caucasus, Russia, in a letter of April 1, says tliat A. C. Eolloft, director of the Botanical Gar- den at Tiflis, is unusually well in- formed in regard to the economic prod- ucts of the Caucasus, and wants to exchange seeds and plants with the United States Department of Agricul- ture. He offers Caucasian varieties of various fruits, as apples. pears, peaches, apricots, plums, pomegranates, etc.; also seeds and plants of various native trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants. The Department of Agricul- ture there has a corps of foresters all over the countrj', and practically any plant described from the Caucasus can be obtained at the Tiflis Botanical Garden. They have the largest col- lection in the world of native Cau- casian plants and are increasing it all the time. Mr. RoUoff offers to send seeds of Medicago glutinosa, a very promising Caucasian alfalfa, and other drought resistant legumes adapted for fodder plants. He also writes that in Asia Minor there are varieties of Prunus lauro- cerasus cultivated for their fruits, which are large and sweet and are considered by the Turks to be an espe- cially fine fruit. Dr. Schmidt, director of the Caucasian museum, recommends that we try all the native Caucasian species of trifolium, 53 of them. He recommends Trifolium resupinatum as a lawn plant on account of its delicious perfume. He says the finest hazel nuts grow around Trebizond and Kerasund in Asia Minor, and the Turkish gov- ernment has prohibited their exporta- tion. He has heard that bamboos grown in colder localities do not split like those grown in the subtropical climate of Chakva. There are large clumps of Phyllostachys Quilioi, P. mitis, and P. aurea, growing here and there in the Caucasus, and the people are beginning to make bamboo fur- niture. All these three species have stood nearly 10° below zero, F., in Tiflis, and were not killed. The gov- ernment intends to build factories for utilizing the bamboos as soon as the supply gets large enough to warrant the outlay. GrOTON, Mass. — H. Huebner has been confined to his room with rheumatism for several weeks. 218 The American Florist. Aug. 2b, Index to Advertisers Advance Co I'he J-4 Alpha Urial Co. .in.i American Spawn Co. 2 4 Amline E C Vi Anderson Klo Co 2- i Anderson S A 199 Andorra Nurseries .M^ Aobine Mfy Co 230 Appel Con- ad 2u3 Ascnmann Godfrey 2*1 Atlanta Floral Co....2UI .\uKSPuri;er D& i^onJ n Baer lulius IW Baker Wakefield Co2.'4 Ball Chas 1). U Barrows H H & Son. -'11 Bassett& Washburn iVl 2 Bayersdorfer H 232 BeavenE A IV.s Berrydale Exp Gar 2' 7 Benerniann Bros Co SV Best Ull To 22'^ Black Chas ..zU6 Black Gem Coal & Coke Co. . .. 223 Blackistone Z D. .. VH Bobbink &Atkins ...207 Boddintton A T. 212 BodgerJ no iirSunsCo . 1 V Boland J B Co I'i') Boston Flower Ex. .l'^7 Brant Hi ntz Flo Co. 21-' Braslan Seed Gro Ci 2 2 Breitmever's J Sons. 2 U Bridgeman's IV Budlont; J A. ...192 24 Buds 203 Burpee \V A &Co...2 3 Byer Bros 214 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 198 Camp Conduit Co . ..22 ? Carrillo & Baldwin 2o Cbase Bros Co 2u7 Chi Carn Co I Chi House WreckCo2i8 Clark The EB Co. 20S Clarke's Sons David. 2U0 Cleveland CutFlo Co2Ul Coles W W 215 Cooke Geo H.... 201 CotsonasGeo&Co..i98 Cowee W J 2 (2 CraiK Robt Co 2il Crump Frank F 20 Cunningham JosH. 2i5 Daniels & Fisher.... 20 1 Dards Chas 201 Dav.s W B 2iS Ueamud J B Co 193 Dennison Mfg Co.../3l Derby Henry ....228 Detroit Flower Pot.. V Dietsch A &Co VI UillerCask'y & Keen224 Dillon J L I Diogee &Conard Co207 Dorner F & Sons Co212 Dreer HA . . . 2.'8 DunlopJohnH 201 Eagle Macnine Wks 228 Edwards Fold's Box V Eichholz Henry 215 ElseleC 214 EldridgeCoal Co....2.'3 Elliott W H 19^ Ellwanger & Barry. .2i 7 Emmans Geo M 21? Eyres HG \f) Fisher H A & Co .. 19') FiskeSeedCo IV Florists' Hail Assn.. 228 Flower Growers Mkiiy3 Foley MIg Co 226 For Sale and Rent ,1&9 FordM C 197 ("reeraan G L 2IS Proment H E 197 Frost Chas 3 '3 GalvinThosF 199 Garland Geo M Co 226 GasserJMCo 199 GemCityBoiler Co. .225 Giatras Geo 2i2 Giblin & Co 225 Good & IIiliiddy....l96 Gorham «c Chapiine.229 Gude Bros l99 Guttman .'Mex .1 197 Hammond Benj. 229 Harrif burg- Franklin Coal Co 223 Heacock Jos Co. 213 2i4 Hcinl John & Son.. 201 Herr Albert M 210 Herrmann h 232 Hess & Swoboda ...19'i Hews A H& Co V Hilfinger Bros V Hill The E G Co.... I Hippard E 228 Hitchings&Co 227 Hoerber Bros 193 Holm & Olson 201 Holton & Hunkel...l94 Hooker H M Co 224 Hunt K H 193 Ig .e Bros 228 IsbcllS M & Co IV lacks'^n & Perkins 206 Jacobs S & Sons 224 lohnson D D 2.^0 Johnson W W& Son. IV lohnston Heating Co225 Kasting W K Co .197 Keller Geo & Sons V Keller J B & Sons... 201. Kellogg Geo M 2I>1 Kennicott Bros Co.. 193 Kessler Bros 197 King Construct n . 2 8 KoniKslow K Co .. 224 Kohr A F V Kramer I N & S n.. V Krick's Letters . . .. V Kroeschell Bros Co. .225 Kruchten John 19i Kuehn C A 194 Kuhl Geo A 2l2 Kyle & Foerster 193 Lager & Hurrell 215 Landreth SecdCo ...IV . Langjahr A H ri7 ! Leedham Bulb Co.. 203 Leedle Floral Co..,.2l2 Lord & Burnham... 2'7 Mc.Ardle t^ Coooey..227 McCallum Co 1''5 McConnell .^lex McCray Refrig. Co.. V McCuIlough's J M Sons Co 191 McHuthinson & Co. .IV McKellar Chas. W. I'JO McKenna P 19J Mann Oito ....213 Mastin J G & Co 228 Matthews Florisll94 2 1 May & Co LL ....^01 Mette Henry 2 3 Meyer John C & Co. 232 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 198 : MiUang Aug 197 Moninger J C Co VI Moon The Wm HCoi07 I Moore Hentz &Nashl97 Morehead MfgCo...2i8 Morse C C & Co 202 : Munk Floral Co 194 Munson ri. ....22S Murphy William....l94 Murray Samuel 2- Myers Florist 2 Nat Flo B of Trade. nS Natural Guano Co.. 2^'^ N Y Cut Flower Ex. 197 Niessen Leo Co i9i Northern States Coal & Mining Co 223 Oeschlin Frank 213 Palethorpe PR Co.. 2.^0 Palmer W J & Sons. 201 Park Floral Co l'J9 Rape & Bergmann. . \^ • Paitison Mrs S L ..214 Perfect! >n Chem Co 23 J Peters & Reed Pot'y V Peterson J A I Phillips John V 200 Phoenix Nursery Co. 217 ' Pierce FO Co 230 Pierson F R Co I : Pitou Eugene Jr. .207 Pieters & Wheeler I SeedCo 202 I Pittsburg Cut FloCo1')5 Pittsburg Florist Exl')5 Poehlmann Bros Co Ill 214 PollworthCCCo..V 199 ' Presnell J P & Co... 198 Pulvenz'd ManureCo230 Quaker City Machine Works 225 Raedl. in Basket Co V I Randall A L Co ...193 Randolph & Mc Clements 228 Ready Reference 2i9 , Reed & Keller 232 I Regan Print House.. 229 Rrinlierg George 214 Reinberg Peter 190 Rice Bros 194 RiceJeromeBSeedCo203 Robinson HenryMCol98 Rock WL Co 2(0 Rohnert Waldo IV Routzahn Seed Co. ..IV Ryan Bros 225 Sander & Son 2l5 Scbillo Adam 227 SchmidtJ C 215 Schulz Jacob 200 Scott John 211 SbaHerGeo C l'« Sharp Partridge &ColV Sheridan W F 197 Skid^lsky & IrwinCo2 3 Smith A W & Co... .2)1 Smith Elmer D &Co2i0 Smith Heniv 201 ProitliPJ 197 Smith W &TC0...I II Smits Jacs 2i 7 Stearns LumberCo. 224 Sterling Emery Wheel Co V Stokes Seed Co 203 Stool hoH H A Co.. ./3'i Storrs &Harrison Co2l7 Sunlithi Uble Glass Sa«h Co . ... 226 Superior Machine & Boiler Works.. 225 Swan & llieggin ri3 Syracuse Pottery Co. V Thomson \\'m &Son2^0 ThorburnJ M& Co.. IV Totty Chas H 215 Traundlv & Srhenckl97 Ungeeheuer W bobne ..2.^2 Vaughan & Sperry 19. Vaughan'sSeedStore I IV 204 205 205 210 Vick'sSons Jas 2f'3 Vincent RJr I 204 Vo^tersS A & Son5.?^)7 Wagner P^rk Cons..2ii6 W, b r K H . . I'M VVeebi-r & Don .IV 2< 4 Weiland &Risch... 1"3 Welch Bros 195 Whitsett R CCoal & Mining Co 223 Wietor Bros 193 Wild Glib TtH 2 6 WilksS Mfg Co 22.- Wilson Robt G 200 Withersjohn T 2i5 1 Wittbold Geo C0I99 '09 Wolfskin J W 201 Wood Bros 211 V\rede H IV Voung & Nugent 197 Voungs 2oO Zangen O V 203 Zech & Mann 193 Zvolanek Anton IV The Florists' Market Place, Our Ready Reference Ad.Dept. "GREENHOUSE MATERIAL" standard Steam and Hot Water Heating Plants WONDERFUL VALUES. We can positively save you from 30 to 75 per cent on Heating Equipment of all kinds. Our plants are of the most modern type, and only the highest grade material enters into their construction. We guarantee them to be exactly as represented, and highly satisfactory in every wa^'. You run no risks. Send us a sketch or diagram of your building and let us make you an estimate. Do Not Wait Until Cold Weather to Install Your Plant. Start Now Send for our Special Heating Catalog, filled with valuable information; tells you every angle and phase of the "Heating Question," and how you can make one dollar do the work of two by installing the plant yourself. Ask for Booklet NO. 47. 300,000 feet of Standard Pipe, all sizes, will be cut to any length. BUILDING MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES Marvelous bargains in Greenhouse Sash and Building Material of all kinds. Cor- rugated Roofing and Siding, Structural Iron, Gutters, Eave Spouts, Hydrants ajid Valves, 10,000 feet RuOber Hose, Soil Pipe, Plumbing Material of all kinds. Boilers, Feed Pumps, Flower Pots, etc. Thousands of other articles of interest to Florists or Greenhousemen. We can save you from 30% to 76%. Send for our new 500-page Catalog No. 47. Free upon request. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO., 35th and Iron f ts.. Chicago MR. FLORIST, IF YOU WERE SHOWN: That by the installation of a good tilting steam trap you would effect a saving in fuel sufficient to pay for the trap in from three to six months. That you would increase the eiEciency of your steam lines by draining them of all condensation. That this pure hot condensation could be returned to the boilers as feed water by means of this trap without the assistance of pump or injector. Would it not be a matter of considerable import to 3'ou? The MOREHEAD Tilting Return Steam Trap will do this and more. WRITE FOR TRAP BOOK AND TRIAL OFFER PROPOSITION. MOREHEAD MFG. CO., "«P»rt"'«"' "'^" Detroit, Mich. King Iron Frame Greenhouses "Ask the Man Who Has One." What S. J. Goddard Says: Fr.\mingh.\m, M.\ss., Jan. 15, '10. Gentlemen; — It gives me a great deal of pleasure at this time to tell you that I am perfectly satisfied with your construction. We have just experienced two very bad blizzards. One of them was very severe and the house never so much as trembled. In fact, it is the stiffest house on my place, and you know I have the best of construction on the others. Wish yon every success, Yours very trnlv, (Signed), S. J. OODII.^RD. Send for Bulletin No. 35, wtiicit describes the King Iron Frame Constrnclion. KING C0NMPUCT10N CO, Nnrlh Tonawanrta. N. Y. igio. The American Florist. 219 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. AiT£3{NANTH£RAS. Althernantberas. red and yellow, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cuniiini^bara, Delaware, O. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-ln., $1.50 per doz. : $7 per 100; 4-in., $1.50 per doz. Sprengeri, 2-in., $2.50 per 100; 3-iu., $1 per doz.; $6 per 100; 4-in., $1.25 per doz.; $10 per 100. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co., Peoria. 111. Asparajius. pUinmsns. 2^4 -in.. $3 por 100; $27.50 per 1.000. Spiengori, 2>4-in.. 2c; 4-in.. Oc each. Mosbaek Greenbuuse Co.. Ou.irga. 111. Asparagus Cunioreusis. l-yenr clumps. $5 per 100. A. cloiigatus, 1-year oliinips. $5. Geo. Roinberg. :^5 Randolph St., CbJcago. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in., $1.50 pt-r 100; 2V'- in.. $2.50 per 100; 3-iu., extra strong, $4 per 100. Wetflin Floral Co.. Homell. N. Y. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in.. $2 per Ifld; 2V'-in.. $3: 3-in., $5. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmore- land Sts.. Pblladplpbia. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2^ -In.. $2 per 100; Plumosus, 2%-in., $2. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Asparagus plumosus nanus. 3-in.. 6c. Spren- geri. 3-in., 5c; fine for benching. Clara K. Wisnpr. Toledo. O. Asparagus, For varieties and prices see nd- Tertisement elsewhere in this issue. Geo. Witl- bold Co., 737 Buckingham PI,. Chicago, Asparagus Sprengeri. Strong, 2-iD.. 2c. J. L. Schiller. Toledo. O. Asparagus Sprengeri, $15 per 1,000. A, M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. ARAUCARIAS. Araucarias. For prices and varieties see ail- vertlsement elsewhere In this issue. G. Asch- mann. 1012 W, Ontario St,. PhiladPlphla. Araucaria excelsa. 4-in,. $6 per dnz. ; 5-iu., $9: G-in.. $12. Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Buck- ingham PI.. Chicago. ASPIDISTRAS. Aspidistra hiric. G. Aschmann. 1012 W. On- tario St.. Philadelphia. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati. J. A. Peter- son. West wood. Cincinnati. O. Begonia Vernon. 3-ln.. $5 per 100. C. Eisele^ 11 tb and Westmoreland S>t8., Philadelphia. BOXWOOD. Box trees. For prices and sizes, see ad- vertisement elsewhere In this issue. Vaugban'a Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Box trees, all sizes. Ask for special list. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford. N. J. Boxwood. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. BULBS. BuIIjs. I'alier White Uranili, *S por I.UIIU. Em- press. Dbl. Vou Sion or Princeps, $10. Em- peror, $12. Stella. Figaro, Cynosure, $2. Grand Monarque. $S. The Leedham Bulb Co.. Santa Crnz.. Calif. Bulbs. Lilium Forinosum, 7-9, iPtiS per 1,000; S-IO, $87,50; 9-10, ,$00. L. Oarrlsii, 7-19. ,$90; \,. Jamesi, G-7. $72; 7-9, $95. Narcisus Paper White, Orandl, 14 ctms. up, 1.000 to case, $11. Skidelsky & Irwin Co., 1215 lietz Bldg., Phila- delphia^ Enlbs. Lilium Formosum, 7-9 iucb. L. roulti- florum, 7-9, S-10. 9-10. L. Giganteum. 7-9, S-10, 9-10. McHutchison & Co,. 17 Murray St., New York. Bulbs. Lilium longiflorummulti.. 7-9. $50 per 1.000. Giganteum. 7-9, $85. Formosum. 7-9. $05. Buds. 76 Barclay St.. New York. Chinese sacred UUes. $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Dingee & Conard Co.. West Grove. Pa. Bulbs. French hyacinths, narcissus, freesla, Soleillet, Horticulteur, Toulon, France. Bulbs, all kinds. J. U. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St.. New York, Bulbs, all florists' varieties. H. E. Fiske Seed Co.. Faneull Hall Square, Boston. Bulbs, ot all kinds, Henry F. Michell Co., Philadelphia, Bulbs, of aU kinds, Jas. Vick's Sons, Rodi- ester, N. Y'. Bulbs. Callas. Berrydale Exp. Gardens, Hol- land, Mich. CACTI. Cacti. Over 100 varieties of cacti, from $7 per 100 up. Write for 28-page catalogue and prices to the trade. Also Mexican Resurrection plants. The Francis K. Lester Company, Dept. S. Mesilla Park. N. M. Cacti. Mrs. s! Ti. Pattison, Mesilla Park, N, M. CANNAS. Cannas. fall or winter delivery, R. Vin- cent. Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Ind, CARNATIONS. CARNATION PLANTS. Clean, healthy, field-grown plants. This Is the place you got those nice plants last sea- son. Our stock this season Is equal to last. Following is the list of varieties; Per 100. Per 1,000, Pink Enchantress $6.00 $00.00 Rose Enchantress White Enchantress 7.00 05.00 Perfection 0.00 00.00 Bountiful 6.00 60.00 Boston Market 5.00 50.00 White LawsOQ Lawson Beacon 6.00 60.00 Victory 6.00 00.00 Harlowarden 5.00 50.00 Winsor fl.OO 60.00 Yellow Beauty 6.00 60.00 M. A. Patten 6.00 60.00 CASH WITH ORDER. HOWARD P. KLEINHANS, ec Centre Square, EASTON, PA. Carnations, fifkl-grown, W, Perfection, L. Bountiful, W, Lawson, Victory, Enchantress. R. P. Enchantress, Lawson-Enehantress, Winsor, Winona, Viola, Sinclair. Afterglow, P. Law- son. $6 per 100; $55 per 1.000. Cash with order. Harry Helnl. West Toledo, O. Carnation Sangamo, $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. 500 O, P. Bassett, large Scents 3,500 0. P. Bassett, small 5 cents 350 Victory, small 5 cents sno Mrs. T. W. Lawson, large Scents 200 Winsor, large S cents 100 Beacon, fair size S cents THE PARK FLORAL CO., Denver, Colo. Carnations, field-grown, strong, healthy plants. Enchantress, Ruse Pink Enchantress. White Per.- fection. Lawson and Queen, $6 per 100: $55 per 1.000. P. R, Quintan, Syracuse, N, Y. Carnations. White Perfection, $7 per 100; O. P. Bassett, $6, J. A. Budlong, 39 Randolph St., Chicago, Carnations. ette, Ind, Sons Co., Lafay- Camatlon Christmas Cheer. Henry Eichholz, Waynesboro, Pa, Carnations. Wood Bros.. FIshklll, N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. LAST CALL FOB MUMS. Here is a list of varieties we have for sale; OUT OF SOIL. White. Per 100 Yellow. Per lOO Oct. Frost $2.00 R. Hallidnv $2.00 W. Ivory 2.00 Y. BonnalTon 2.00 W. BonnalTon ... 2.00 G. Beauty 2.00 Col, Appleton 2.00 Pint. Yellow. Pink Ivory 2.00 Golden Glow 2.00 Red. Monrovia 2.00 Black Hawk 2.00 2-INCH STOCK. Per 100 Per 100 Early Snow $2. 10 Black Hawk $2.50 R. Halliday 2.50 Miss C. Frick... 2.50 Souv. de Scande- V. Poehlmann 2.50 lans 2.50 Golden Eagle 2.50 TOPPED PLANTS FOR POT CULTURE, White, Per 100 Yellow. Per 100 Oct. Frost $2.00 Monrovia $2.00 White Ivory 2.00 R. Halliday 2.00 W. BonnaCfon 2.00 Y. Bonnaffdn 2.00 Yanoma 2.00 Pink. V. Poehlmann ... 2.00 Pink Ivory 2.00 Yellow. Red. Golden Glow 2.00 Black Hawk 2.00 2-lNCH STOCK POMPONS. Baby Margaret.. .$2.50 K. Cowill $2.30 Baby 2.50 Mrs. E. Roberts. 2.50 Klondike 2.50 Pilloria 2.50 Quinola 2.50 Earlswood Beauty 2.50 Lulu 2.50 Irene Cragg 2.50 Ladysmith 2.."iO Diana 2.50 Rob Roy 2.51) 51 Wabash Ave.. WIETOR BROS., Chicago, THE BIG LEADERS. Pros. Taft (glisten- ing curly white); Gloria . U. Augspurger & Sons Co., Peoria. 111. t VL-laliM-n ;;lK'iiiUcinu, separate eoloi>. tine plants. :;■... in. pi.ls. *(i p.T 100. _VV._,0. Ovlatt. .-.I'D llisllhind .We Koi-hesler. N. Y. Cyclamen I'erslcum GIganteum. large Bower- iDg, mixet! colors, tine busby stock, 4-In., $10 per 100. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shlremanstown. Pa. Cvclumen grandt.. 4-ln.. luc. G. Ascbuiano, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Phllailelphla. CINERARIAS. Cinerarias. Dreer's prize dwarf. 2-m.. $2 per 100. Wettiin Floral Co.. Horneil. N. Y. DAHLIAS, OaUlia Earl of Pembroke. $4 per 100; fleld- growu. undivided roots. Order today. Wagner Park Couservatories. Sidney. O. Dahlias, tleld clumps. $ti per 100; $45 per 1.000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. __^ Dahlias. Pape &. Bergman, Quedliuburg. tier- many^ DRACENAS. DracKna indlvisa. 4-ln.. $10 per 100; 2-in.. $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Wettiin Floral Co.. Horneil. N. Y. Draccua tragrans. For prices see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Geo. Wittbold Co.. 7.S7 Biicklngham Pi.. Chicago. Dracena Sanderiana. 3-in., $2 per doz. ; $15 per 100. Chas. D. Ball. Holmesburg. Pa. Dracena indivlsa. 4-in.. $10 per 100. Geo. M. Em mans. Newton. N. J. Dracenas. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. FERNS. Over million and a half of Fern Seedlings. Strong, healthy stock now ready for potting. Assortment of 15 best varieties for fern dish tilling, my selection. $1 per 100; $9.50 per 1.000: .$8.50 per 1.000 in 25,000 and $S per 1.000 in 50.000 lots. Small orders of 100 and 200 can be sent by mail if desired, and postage of 10c per 100 is remitted. Satisfaction and safe arrival guaranteed or money refunded. Cibotium Schie- dei. 2-in.. $3.25 per doz.; $25 per 100; $240 per 1.000; 5-in.. $1. and 6-in.. $1.75 each. Assorted ferns for fern dishes. 214-in.. $3 per 100; $25 I>er 1.000. .T. F. ANDERSON, Fern Specialist, Short Hills. X. J. 10.000 Bench Ferns, strong, clean, healthy Scholzelii for 4-5-inch. 20c; 5-6-inch. 2oc; extra heavy. 30c. Scottii for 3-4-inch. 8c; 4-5-inch. 12c; 5-6-lnch. 15c. Boston for 4-5-Inch. 12c; 5-inch. 15c: extra 6-inch. 25c. Whitmanl. 4-5- Inch. 12c; 6-7-lnch specimens. 2oc. Asparagus Sprengeri. heavy. 3-inch. $3 per 100. Cash. Satisfaction guaranteed. Wm. S. Herzog. Morris Plains, N. J. Ferns, Boston. 2%-in., $4.50 per 100; 4-ln., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; 5-in., $3 per doz.; $25 per 100. Whitmanl. 2%-in.. $5 per 100; 4-ln.. $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; 5-ln., $3 per doz.; $25 per 100. Assorted for dishes, 2-in.. $3 per doz. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co.. Peoria, 111. Ferns, Elegantissima, Improved. 6-ln., 50c Specimen. 8-in. ferns. $1 each; 2V4-ln., $10 per 100. Elegantissima Compacta. 4-in., 25c; 6-ln., 50c; 2i4-ln., $10 per 100. Superbisslma. 4-in.. 25c; Specimens. 8-ln.. pans. $1. F. R. Pler- 8on Co.. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Ferns from bench. Boston and Elegantissima, 4-in.. 10c; 5-in.. 12V2C. Whitmanl Amerpohli. 3. 4 and 5-in.. 8c, 12c. 15c: Scottil. 3-in.. 6c; 4-in.. lOt-. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg. Pn. Ferns. Boston. Scottii. Whitmanl. Scholzeli. 4-in., 25c.; 6, sy. and 6-in., 35e to 50c. Ferns tor dishes, assorted, 2i^-ln., $3 per 100. G. Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Ferns. Whitmanl. 3-In.. 6c; 4-ln., $1.50 per doz. Superbisslma. 4-in.. 15c; 6-in., 25c each. W. W. Coles. Kokomo. Ind. Ferns. For varieties and prices ^ee advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Geo. Wittbold Co.. 7.37 Buckingham Pi.. Chicago. Neph. Giatrasil. 2V4-in.. $2 per doz.; $12 per 100; $100 per 1.000. Geo. Glatras, 463 Summit Ave.. West Hoboken, N. J. Ferns. Whitmanl. 2%-in.. $5 per 100; $40 per 1.000. Neph. Magnlflca. 2^-in., $15 per 100. H. H. Barrows & Son. Whitman, Mass. Ferns. Boston and Elegantissima, mixed. 3-in.. .^ic to close out. Whitmanl and Elegantissima. 2^4-in.. 5c; 3-in.. 10c each. Mosbaek Green- house Co.. Onarga. 111. Ferns. Whitman!. 4-in., 25c. Geo. M. Bm mans. Newton. N. J. Ferns, John Scott. Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. fICUS. Ficus. i-'or viirletlea auti prices see advertise- ment elsewliere in this Issue. Geo. Wittbold Co.. 7.17 Hucklnghiim PI.. Chicago. Ficus Panilurata. Ilobt. Craig Co.. 4000 Mar- ket St.. Philadelphia^ GERANIUMS. Geruuiunis. strong. 2-ln. stock. Ileteranthe, Nutt, Jean Viand. La Favorite. L'Aube. UlU. $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Our selection, $17 per 1,000. Pamela, $4 per 100. Anastasle Le- cadre, $3 per 100. Red Wing, the best novelty of the season, 25c each; $2.50 per doz. Write for geranium catalogue. F. U. DeWitt & Co., Wooster. Ohio. Geraniums, Nutt. Doyle, Perkins. Grant. La Favorite. K. C. $1.25; 2-in.. $2; 3-ln.. $4 per 100. Viaud. Costelliue. Poitevlne Joulin, Ric- ard, Buchuer, R. C $1.50; 2-ln., $2.50; 3-in., $5 per 100. Mme. Salleroi, 2-ln., *3 per 100. G. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. ^ GERANIU.MS. Good stock for immediate de- livery: Nutt. Poitevine. Viaud. Buchner. from 2"..-in. pots, $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1.000. R. C. $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1.000. The W. T. Buck- ley Co. Springtield. ill. Geraniums. 3-ln.. asst., $3 per 100: $25 per 1.000. R. Vincent. Jr.. & Sous Co.. White Marsh. Mil. Rose geraniums. 3-in., $4 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. Geraniums, Ricard. Poitevine, Nutt, $10 per 1,000. A. M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. GREENS. Greens, dagger and fancy ferns, $1 per 1,000. Bronze and green galas, $1 per 1.000. Leu- cothoe sprays, $1 per 100; $7.50 per 1,000. Southern wild smllas, branch laurel, laurel fes- tooning, green and sphagnum moss, boxwood sprays. Henry M. Robinson & Co., 15 Prov- ince^ Greens, fancy and dagger ferns, $1.25 per 1.000. Galax, bronze and green, $1.25 per 1,000; 10.000, $7.50. Sphagnum Moss, large bales, $1.25; Leucothoe Sprays. $1 per 100; 1,000, $7.50. Boxwood, 3uc per bunch, 50 lbs., $8.50. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, Inc., 38-40 Broadway. Detroit. Mich. Greens, green galiix. o5e per 1,000. Fancy and dagger ferns, 50o per 1,000. J. P. Presnell & Co.. Inc.. Watauga Falls. N. C. Greens, soutbern wild smllax, Log mosses, natural and perpetuated. E. A. Beaven, Ever- green. Ala. ^ Greens, galax leucotUce, evergreens and ferns, laurel wreathing, needle pines, sheet moss. Swan He, Cbi^ ggin. Roan Mountain. Tenn. Greens, evergreen, fancy and dagger ferns, bronze and green galas. Geo. C'otsonas & Co., 33 W. 28th St., New York. Greens, cut palmetto and cycas leaves, galax. leucothoe. ferns, mosses, etc. Kervan Co., 113 W. 2Sth St.. New York. HARDY PLANTS. HARDY PLANTS. All of the most desirable kinds. Give list of wants and we will quote prices. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Herbaceous plants. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutb- erford, N. J. German iris, $2.5U per 100. A. M. Herr, Lan- caster^^ German iris, 50 vars.. $6 per 100. Japan Iris, 10 vara.. $8 per 100. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea Arborescens Grandiflora Alba. We have the largest stock of strong 2 and 3-year- old plants In America, at attractive prices. In- spection of stock desired. B. Y. Teas, Center- ville, Ind. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Jerusalem cherries. 214-in., $5 per 1,000. G. Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Jerusalem cherries, 2-ln., $3 per 100. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co., Peoria, 111. __^ LUJVCS. Lilacs. Jacs Smlts. Ltd.. Naarden, Holland. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley. Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naar- den, Holland. Lily of the valley. Otto Mann, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany. rrom Stora^. Lily of the Valley, cold storage. J. M. Thorbum & Co.. 33 Barclay St., New York. Lily of the valley, cold storage, $12.50 per 1,000. Buds, 76 Barclay St., New York. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom Spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. Mushroom Spawn. Sure crop, $8 per 100 lbs Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., N. Y. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock, blue spruce, berried plants, climbing plants, clematis, conifers, evergreens, fuuklas, Japan maples, hydrangeas. Jacs Smit&. Ltd.. Naarden, Holland. Nursery stock, evergreens, shade and orna- mental trees, shrubs, vines, trained dwarf and standard fruit trees, grape vines, small fruits. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. Nursery stock, conifers, boxwoods, azaleas, rhododendrons, forest and fruit trees, hedge plants, etc. S. A. Vosters &, Sons, Kiel, Hol- land^ Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill, P hiladelphia. Nursery stock arbor vitae (Thuya oecident- alis;, 3 to 4 ft., 4 to 5 ft. trees. The Wm. H. Moon Co.. MorrisvlUe, Pa. Nursery stock, shrubs, ornamental trees, roses, etc. Chase Bros. Co.. Rochester, N. Y . Nursery stock, ornamental trees and shrubs. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y. ORCHIDS. Orchids, importers, exporters, growers and hybridists. Sander, St. Albans, England; New York odiee, room 721, 258 Broadway. Orchids, all commercial, eattleyas and nov- elties. Carillo & Baldwin. Secaucus, N. J. Orchids. Largest stock in the country. Julius Roebrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. Orchids, leading kinds. Gretsch & Ordonez Bros.. 52 W. 28th St., New York. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mlt, N. J. Orchids, etas. H. Totty. Madison, N. J. PALMS. Palms, Cocos Wedd.. 2V.-in., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. Kentia Fors., 7-in., 34-36 Ins., $3.50 each; made up, 32 to 34 Ins., $3 each; 36 to 40 ins., $4. Kentia Bel., 7 In., 34-36 Ins., $4 each: 7-in., 28-30 Ins., $3; 6-in., 26-28 Ins.. $1.75: 4-ln.. 35c each; $35 per 100; 2%-in., $10 per 100. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co., Peoria, 111. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737 Buckingham PI.. Chicago. Palms. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Chas. D. Ball, Holmesburg, Pa. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this Issue. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Palms, Kentias. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyn- cote. Pa. Palms. John Scott, Rutland Kd., and E. 45th St., Brooklyn. N. Y. Palms. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. PANDANUS. Pandauus, Veltchii. 4-in., 50 each; $6 per doz.; 7-in., $2.50 each; $30 per doz. Geo. Witt- bold Co.. 737 Buckingham PI.. Chicago. Pandanus Veltchii. 3-in., $3.50 per doz, D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co., Peoria, HI. PIONIIS. Peonies. Very reduced pricfes ,for large plants of all the best French varieties. List free. Dessert, Peony Specialist, Cbenonceaux. France. Peonies, 1st prize white. $15 per 100; pink, $9; red, $10. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sld- ney, O. Peonies. Send for list and prices. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Peonies, leading vars. Gilbert H. Wild, Sar- coxie. Mo. Peonies, all rars., Jacs Smits, Ltd., Near- den. Holland. Peonies, Leading vars., W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Peonies only by the wholesale. Best 100 varieties. J. F. Rosenfleld. West Point. Neb. PEPPERS. Peppers, 214-in., $2.50 per 100. Frank Oechs- lln. 4911 Qulncy St., Chica go. Celestial peppers, 2-ln., $3 per 100. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co.. Peoria, 111. POINSETTIAS. Polnsettlas. established young plants, $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. if You Do Not Find Wliat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aiiout If igio. The American Florist. 221 Poinsettias. 3-in., $5 per 100. C. Elsele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Plilladelpbla. Poinsettias, 2-in., ?5 per 100. D. U. Augs- purger & Sons Co.. Peoria. 111. PRIMULAS. Primulas from 2-in. pots, frame grown, no better strains in existence. Obconica granill- rtora, Rondorfer's and La tt man's unrivalled hy- brids. 14 colors or mixed, 2c. Obconica Gigan- tea, 3 colors or mixed. 3c. Kewensls, 3c. J. L. Schiller. Toledo, 0. Primulas. Chinese, the very best strains. 2-in., $2 per inn: 'iy.y-\\\., $3 per lOn. Primula ob- conica grand Iflora. Kewensis, Rosea, Alba in mixed or sepiiiate, 2-in.. $2 per 100: 2V.-in.. .$3 per 100. Wettlin Floral Co.. Hornell, N. Y. Primulas, obconica, 2-in., alba, rosea, bybrida, rubra, $2 per 100. Gigantea, Carmine, Kewen- sis. $3. Bycr Bros.. Chambersburg, Pa. Primroses, Chinese and Forbesi, $2. Obconica alba and rosea. $2 ; obconica gigantea, $3. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware. O. Primroses. Chinese, 2-in., $3 per 100. Ob- conica, 3-in., $7, D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co., Peoria. 111. Prlmrose, Chinese. 2i^-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Frank OechsUn. 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Primula obconica, 4-in., 10c; 5-in., 15c. G. Aachmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. PRIVET. Privet. California, 1 and 2-year plants. Chas. Black. Hightstown, N. J. RHODODENDRONS. Rhododendrons. Jacs Smlts, Ltd., Naarden, Holland. RESURRECTION PLANTS. Resurrection Plants. — We are strictly head- quarters for the Mexican resurrection plant, and ship all over the world. Dormant pliints, guaranteed to "resurrect." %1 per 100. deliv- ered; $10 per 1,000; 5,000 at $8.50; 10,000 at $8; 1.000 weigh about 45 pounds. Also cacti. The Francis E. Lester Company, Dept. 8, Mesilla Park, N. W. ROSES. ROSE PLANTS, 2^4-IN'CH POTS. 100 1.000 Kaiserin $4 $35 White KiUavney 7 60 Mrs. Jardine 4 35 WIETOR BROS., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. SALVIAS. Roses Brides. 3-in.. $4 per 100; My Mary -and. .'l-in.. .f5 per 100; P. Killarney, H-in., $;, per 100: W. Killarney, 3-in., $7 per 100; K. A. Victoria, 3-iu., $7 per 100; Bou Slleue, 3-in.. $4 per 100. Cash with order. Harry Heinl, West Toledo. O. ROSES, cut flower varieties. 2^-iu. pots: White La France. Mme. Abel Chatenay, Killar- ney. EfoilH de Prance. Golden Gate. Helen Gould, $3.50 per 100. Also M. Neil and Kaiser- in. o^A-in. pots. $4 per 100. Wagner Park Con- servatories, Sidney, O. Roses on own roots, budded, bedding. H. P.'s hybrids and teas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Kosis. For varietii's and lii-ices see adver- tisement elsewliere in tliis issue. Poehimanu Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. Roses. 1,000 Maids. 500 Brides. 3-in., fine stock. $5 per 100; $50 the lot. Cash. Chas. Ederer. Omaha. Neb. Roses. Newport Fairy. 50c each; $20 per 100. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutiierford. N. J. New Rambler (violet blue). EUwanger & Barry. Rochester. N. Y. Roses a specialty. Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove. Pa. Roses. American grown hardy. For varieties and prices see page advertisement elsewhere in this issue. EUwanger & Barry. Rochester. N. Y. Roses, hybrid perpetuals and r.nmblers. Jack- son & Perkins CO.," Newarli. N. .T. Roses, leading varieties. Leedle Floral Co., Springfleld. O. Roses, 3-in. Wood Bros.. Fl;bkiU. N. Y. Roses. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Salvia BonUre. .■i-ln.. $3 per 100. C. Elsele, 11th and Westmorelanil Sts.. Philadelphia. SEEDS. Winter onion sets. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds. Quality Christmas sweet peas. For varieties and prices see advertisement else- where in this issue. Arttiur T. Boddiugtou, 342 W. 14th St.. New York. Seeds, onions, iettuce. sweet peas, carrot, celery, leek, mustard, parsley, parnsip. rad- ish, salsify. C. C. Morse & Co.. 48-56 Jackson St.. San Francisco. Calif. Seeds, beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, beet, turnip, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, CoDD. ; East Jordan, Mtch.; Sister Bay, Wis. ^__ Seeds, the Konilworth Strain of giant pan- sles. For varieties and prices, see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth. N. J. Seeds, sweet peas, mignonette, pansy, cycla- men, asparagus and smilax. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere In this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chi cago and New York. Seeds, specialties. Stocks, pansies. cycla- mens, etc. Pape & Eergmann. Quedllnburg, Germany. Seeds, Phoenix Roebeleni. Sander. T. Mell- strom. Representative, 235 Broadway, New York. The Best Seeds for Dealers. Truckers. Plant Growers. Get price list from Francis Brill. Grower. Hempstead, N. Y. Seeds, onion, lettuce, radish, sweet peas, etc. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co.. Hollister. Calif. Seeds, Asters. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Seed, pansy, 1.000 seeds. 25c; 1 oz., $2.25. H. Wrede. Luneburg. Germany. Seeds, natural grass, clover and tree seeds. Cournd Appel. Darmst»dt. Germany. Seed, pansy, giant, oz., $4. Jos. H. Cunning- ham, Delnwiire. O. Seeds of all kinds. H. E. Fiske Seed Co., Boston. Seeds, all kinds. Bridgmau's Seed Warehouse, 37 E. lOtb St.. New York. Seeds. Landreth Seed Establishment. Bloom- dale Farms. Bristol. Pa. Seeds. Vick's Quality. James Vick's Sons, Rochester. N. Y. Seeds of all kinds. W. W. Johnson & Son, Ltd.. Boston, England. Seeds, all kinds. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. 33 Barclay St.. New York. Seeds, flower of all kinds. O. V. Zangen. Bohoken. N. J. Seeds. Stokes' standards. 219 Market St., Philadelphia. ^__^ Contract Growen. Seeds, sweet peas, tooiatoes. Lima beans, lettuce, asters, cosmos and other flower seeds. Jobu Bodger & Sons. Giirdena. Calif. Seeds, beans, cucumber, tomato, radish, pea. muskmelon. squash, watermelon; sweet corn. S. M. Isbell & Co.. Jackson. Mich. Seeds, lettuce, onions, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena. Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy. Calif. Seeds, grower and exporter of vegetable, flower and farm seeds. Henry Mette, Qued- linburg, Germany. Seeds. Growers for the wholesale trade only. BrngTan Se^d Growers' Co.. San Jose. Calif. Seeds, field, garden and flower. Routzahn Seed Co.. Arroyo Grande. Calif. Seeds, sweet peas. Anton Zvolanek, Bound- brook, N. J. SMILAX. Smilax, 2-in., $3 per 1.00. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co.. I'eorla. 111. Smilax. good 2V6-in. stock at $2 per 100. Leo AVellei^reiter. D anvers. 111. Smilax from 2-in. pots. .'51.75 per 100; $15 por 1.000. .T. L. Schiller, Toledo, O. Smilax. Wood Bros.. Fishklll. N. Y'. SPIRE AS. STEVIA. Stevia, R. C. 75c per 100; Byer Bros.. Chambersburg, Pa. per 1,000. STOVE PLANTS. Stove plants and crotons. Finest collection. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherfo rd, N. J, VEGETABLE PLANTS. Vegetable plants: Cabbage, All Head. Suc- cession, Second Early. Early Summer. Flat Dutch, Sureheari. Danish Round and Ballhead. 20c per 100; .^1 per 1.000. Celery: White Plume, Golden Self Blanching, Giant Pascal. Golden Heart, Boston Market, 20c per 100: $1 per 1.000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. CABBAGE PLANTS, nil standard sorts. 7."ic per 1,000. LETTL'CE, Grand Rapids and Big Boston. .i;i per l.OdO. PARSLEY, double curled. 2.3c per 100; $1.2.j per 1.000. We have lots of testimonials to show that our plants are en- tirely satisfactory and that we land them safe. Elmer Rawlings, Wholesale Grower, Oleau. N. Y. Cabbage plants. Wakefield. Early Summer. All Head, All Seasons and Hollander, $1 per 1,000. J. L. Johnson. De Kalb. 111. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Commission Dealers. Amllng, E. C, 32-36 Randolph St.. Chicago. Peamnd Co.. .1. B.. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. .Spireas. J. Smits. Ltd.. Naarden, Holland. Flower Growers' Market, GO Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Ford. M. C. 121 W. 2Sth St.. New York. Fromeut. Horace E.. 57 W. 2Sth St., New York. Good it Halliday; 74 E. Genesee St.. Buffalo, X. Y. Guttroan. Alex. J.. 34 W. 28th St.. New York. Huerber Bros.. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Holton & Hunkel Co., 4G2 Milwaukee St., Mil- waukee. Hunt. E. H.. 71) Wabasli Ave., Chicago. Kasting Co.. W. F.. Buffalo. N. Y. Kennicott Bros. Co., 48-50 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Kessler Bros.. 450 6:h Ave.. New York. Kruchten. John. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicag o. Kuehn. C. A.. 1122 Pine St.. St. Louis. Kvle & Foerster. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chiengo. Lang.iahr. A. H.. 55 W. 28th St.. New York. McCniium Co.. Inc.. Pittsburg. Pa. .MeCullough's Sons Co., 316 Walnut St., Cin- cinnati. McKellar. Chas. W.. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Mlllans. Aug.. 41 W. 2,Sth St.. New York. Moore. Heutz & Nash, 55 W. 2CtU St., New York. Munk Floral Co.. Columbus, O. Murphy. Wm.. 311 Main St.. Cincinnati. O. N. \. Cut Flower Exchange. Coogan Bldg., New Y'ork. Niessen Co., The Leo, 1209 Arch St.. Phila- delphia. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., 222 Oliver Ave., Pittsburg. Pa. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 15 Diamond Sq.. Pittsburg. Pa. Randall. A. L.. Co.. 19-31 Randolph St.. ChicagoT R ice Bros.. 11.1 N. 6th St.. Minnea[jolis. Minn. Robinson & Co.. H. M.. 15 Province St.. Boston. Sheridan. Walter F.. 131 W. 2Sth St., New Y^ork. Smith. P. .T.. 40 W. 2R>h St.. New York. Tr.'cndley & Schenck, 131 W. 28th St.. New York. Vaughan & Sperry. 52 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Welland & Risch. 59 Wahnsh Ave.. Chicago. Welch Bros.. 220 Devonshire St.. Boston! ' Young & Nugent. 42 W. 2«th St.. New York. Zech & Mann. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Growers. Bassett & Washburn, JTO Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Budlong. J. A.. 37.39 Randolnh'st.. Chicago. Dil lon. J. L., Bloomsburg, Pa. Elliott. W. H.. Brighton. Mass. Hill. E. G.. Co.. Richmond. Ind. Reinberg. Geo.. 51 Wabash Ave..- Chicago. Ueinberg. Peter. 35 Randolph St.. Chicago. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 33-37 Randolph St., Chl- cago. WIetor Bros.. 51 Wabash Ave., rhicago. Wittbold. Geo., 739 Buckingham PI.. Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aiiout It 222 The American Florist. Avg 20, RETAIL cur FLOWERS. A ibuuy. X.i".— L: y ft.-s.~Il N . I'caFl St. Audt>r»uii, S. O. — The Audursou Florul Co., 5t>3 MursliuU Ave. _^___ Atlnutu, Ga. — Atluutu FionU Co., 41 I'eachtree St. Hostuii — TUua. y. Cinlvtti. Inc.. Vl\ Tremout St. BrooKlyu, W. y. — "VViisou," '6 uuti o Greuue Ave. ___^ Buffalo. N. Y.— S. A. Auderson. 440 Main St. liuffulu, W. i;. — VV. J. I'ulmei- »& Suu, au4 Mitiu St. C'im-iniiiUi— .Uilius Hiut. U^8 E. I-'ourtb St. Clevchtjul. ()■ — The LU-vul:iud Cut Fluvvt-r Co. Clev eiiiud. tt. — The J. M. Uasser Co. C olorado Spr lo gs, Colo. — Frank F. Crump. Daytou. O. — Matthews. ItJ W. 3rd St. Ueuvtr. C'uiu. — l>aiiii-ls & Fisher. Deuvf r. Lulu. — ^The I'lirU Floral Co. Detroit, Mk-b. — John Breituieyer's Sous, Miami and Onitiut Aves. Uratid iiitiiiUM. Aikti. — Hfury Smith. ludianapolis — Bertermanu Bros. Co., :i41 Mass. __Ave. Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, Mich. — H. A. Fisher. Kansas City — Geo. M. Kellogg Flower and Plant Co. Kansas City — Alpha Floral Co.. llUo Walnut St. Kansas City — Samuel Aftrruy. 1)18 Grand Ave. Kansas City — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. Los Angeles, Calif.— J. W. Wolfskill, 218 W. 4th St. Louisville. Ky. — Jacob Schulz. 550 S. 4th Ave. Milwaukee — C. C. Poll worth Co. Montreal — McKenna. New York — David Clark's Sons. 2139 Broadway. New York — Dards. 44th and Madison Ave. New York— Alex. McConnell, 571 5th Ave. New York — Myer, Florist, tiO'J Madison Ave. Omaha. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. 1415 Farn:im St. P ittsburg. Pa. — A. W. Smith Co.. Keeu.m BIdg . Rochester. N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons, 25 Clinton Ave. N. St. Louis — F. H. Weber, Boyle and Maryland Aves. St. [.oiiis — Yuiing's. 1406 Olive St. St. Paul. Minn. — Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland. GO Kearney St. Terre Haute. Ind. — John G. Heinl & Son, 129 So. 7th St. Toronto. Can. — Dunlop's, 9G Yonge St. Washington — Blackistone, 14th and H Sts. Wnshington — Geo. H. Cooke. Conn. Ave. and L. St. Washington — Gude Bros. Washington— Geo. C. Shaffer, 14th and I Sts.. N. W. BOILERS. Gem City Rpturn Tubuular Firebox boilers. The Gem City Boiler Co., Dayton. O. BUILDING MATERIAL, Building material, hotbed sash, cypress, un- glazed. 9.5c each; in doz. lots. 90c; glazed. $1.05 each; doz. lots, $1.60. Pine sash, unglazed. 90c; doz. lots. S5c; glazed, $1.00; doz. lots, $1.55 each. Building hardware, wire and wire fencing, bolts, hatchets, hammers, etc. Chi- cago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Building material, cypress sash bars. Ten- nessee red cedar posts, pecky cypress benches, hotbed s.ish and frames, ventilating apparatus, pipe fittings and all supplies needed iu new or reconstruction work. Foley Mfg. Co., Western Ave. and 2Uth St., Chicago. Building material. Cypress is far more dur- able than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men furnished to superintend erection when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Ne- ponset, Boston. Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress semi-iron frame or tniss houses. Hot- I)ed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. Building material, cypress sash bars, green- bouse material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Black- hawk St.. Chicago. Cypress for greenhouse construction, benches. etc. Baker-Wakefleld Cypress Co., Ltd.. Plat- tenvllle. La. BulUUng material, greenhouse material and hoibeil sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- ington red cedar. A. Dietsuh Co., 2U12 Shef- lield Ave., Chicago. Building material, Louisiana cypress, pecky cypress, hotbed sash. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1357 Flushing Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash. HItchings & Co., 1170 Broadway. N. Y. COAL. Coal. Sunshine. Indiana Brazil Block. Poca- hontas. W. Virginia Splini, Youghiogheuy and Southt'i-n Illinois. R. C. Whilsett Coal & Min- ing Co., 355 Dearborn St.. Chicago. Coal. Pocahontas, Brazil Block. W. Va. Ex- celsior Splint. Youghiogheuy, Eureka, Plymouth. Norihern States Coal aud Mining Co., 40ti Fisher Bldg.. 277 Dearborn St., Chicago. Coal, genuine Olympia Pocahontas, Anthra-Eit. Ideal coal for florists. Eldridge Coal Company. Telephone Harrison 57SS. Coal, the better grades of Indiana and Illinois. Harrisburg-Frauklin Coal Co., Fisher Bldg., Chi- cago. Coal. Black Gem Block. Black Gem Block Coal & Coke Co.. Old Colony Bldg., Chicago. GLAZING POINTS. Glazing points: See the point? Hold glass firmly. Peerless glazing points are the best. No rights or lefts. Box of 1.000 points, 75c. Postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Siebert's zinc uever-rust glazing points, 2 sizes, % and %, 40c per lb. ; 16c extra by mail; 7 lbs., $2.50; 15 lbs., $5 by e.xpress. Randolph & McClements, Baum and Beatty Sts., Pittsburg, Pa. Glazing points. Lord & Burnham special glaz- ing nails (points). Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. Siebert's zinc glazing points, 40c per lb.; 5 lbs., $1.85; 20 lbs.. $7. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction of all kinds and con- servatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co., Western Ave. and 20th St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hitchings & Co.. 1170 Broadway. New York. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof ma- terial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co.. 902 Blaekhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, semi-iron greenhouses, new truss houses, iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. Greenhouse construction, builders of modern greenhouses. Myers & Co., 1122 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. GUTTERS Gutters, Jennings' improved iron gutters. Diller, Caskey & Keen, 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Gutters, cast-iron. Lord & Burnham Im- proved V-shaped gutter with drip gutter attueh- luent. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. y. Gutters. Garland's. A gutter with a reputa- tion. Geo. M Garland Co., Des Plaines. 111. INSECTICIDES. The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder, $3 per bag 100 lbs. The H. A. Stoothoff Co., Mount Vernon, N. Y. Fresh tobacco stems, in bales. 200 lbs.. $1.50; 500 lbs., $3.50: 1,000 lbs., $6.50; ton, $12. Scharflf Bros., Van Wert, Ohio. Insecticides. Carmen's Antipest Insecticide and fungicide, $1.50 per gal. Perfection Chem. Co., Flushing, N. Y. Aphine. $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Geo. E. Talmadge, Inc., Madison, N. J. JUMPING BEANS. Mexican Jumping Beans. A great natural curiosity; placed in a warm place In show window will jump for weeks, and draw cus- tomers: ."iiO per 1.(100; OOc per 100, mailed. J. A. MeDo\\ell, Mexico City, Mex. MISCELLANEOUS. Meyer green silkaline, $1.25 per lb., 8 spools to lb. Meyer violet thread for viulets, $1.25 per doz. spools of 500 yards each. John C. Meyer Co.. 1449 Middlesex St., Lowell, Mass. Gasser's Patent Zinc Joints, for butting glass. See advertisement elsewhere in this issue for prices. E. Kouigslow Stamping aud Tool Works, 184 Champlain St., Cleveland, O. New Imported Florists' Baskets. The Rade- lein Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave. and Huron St., Chicago. Tile benches and tile bottoms. The Camp Conduit Co., Cleveland. 0. Twemlow's Old English liquid putty. Ham- mond's Paint and Slug Shot Works, Fishkill-on- Hudson, N. Y. The Mastin Automatic Whitewash and Spray- ing Machine. J. G. Mastin & Co., 3124 W. Lake St., Chicago. Plant bed cloth, waterproof sheeting, hay caps. etc. Henry Derby, 123 F. Chambers St., N. Y. Tags for flowers. Dennison Mfg. Co., Boston, New York. Philadelphia, Chicago. St. Louis. Bestol paint, greenhouse white, $1.25 per gal. Best Oil Co.. 30 Church St.. New York. Davis Combination Check and Globe Valve. W. B. Davis, Aurora, 111. Pulverized Sheep Manure. Sheep's Head Brand. Natural Guano Co.. Aurora, III. Pillsbury's Carnation Staples. 50c per 1.000, postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury. Galeshurg. 111. PIPE. Pipe, iron fittings, etc., galvanized Iron sash hinges, screw eyes, screw hooks. U-bolts. gal- vanized iron buckles and wires. Fittings for purlin and ridge supports. Foley Mfg. Co.. Western and 26th. Chicago. Pipes and fittings, cast iron and wrought pipe, valves, elbows, pipe hooks, autoiuatic air headers, etc. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broad- way, New York. Wrought pipe and fittings, heating boilers, valves. McArdle & Coouey, 007 Arch St., Phila- delphia. Iron fittings, patent iron bench fittings and roof supports. Diller, Caskey & Keen, Cth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Pipe and fittings. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1357 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. r*ipc. valve fittings. Chicago House Wrecking Co.. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. POTS, PANS, ETC. "NUF^ SICD." Best red pots are made by Geo. B. Feustel, Fairport. Iowa. Pots, before buying write for prices. Geo. Keller & Sous, 2014-22 Herndon St., Chicago. Pots. Florist red. Peters & Reed Pottery Co.. Zanesville, O. I'ots. Syracuse red. Syracuse Pottery Co.. Syracuse. N. Y. Pots, red standard. Puducah Pottery Co., Paducah, Ky. Pols. Standard, all sizes. A. F. Kohr. 2934- 3S N. Lea\itt St., Chicago. The Red Pot. C. C. Pollworth Co. All roads connect with Milwaukee. STAKES. Cane Sliikt-s. Standard grade C to 8 feet. per 100. SOc; 000 for $3; $5.50 for 1.000. Pipe sterns about (i feet, per 100, GOc; per l.OUO. ^5. Vnufc'lian's Seed Store. Chicago. STEAM TRAPS. Steam traps, the Standard return steam trap has no equal for its simplicity of working, K. Hlppard, Youngstown, O. Morehead Return Steam Traps. Morehead Mfg. Co.. 1047 Grand River Ave., Detroit. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It igio. The American Florist. 223 Eldridge Coal Company fllaini lam^ SOLE AGENTS FOR GENUINE OLYMPIA POCAHONTAS, ANTHRA-BIT the ideal smokeless coals for florists' use. Special Prices for Immediate Delivery. Prices Will Advance September 1st. All 'Phones Harrison 5788. Our Yards Cover the City. 2i5™or';suc"cAGo WHOLESALE DEPARTMENT, CAR LOADS FOR TRACK DELIVERIES THEALLIED TRADES Week's Steam Coal News Chicago. — With the opposing fac- tions of President Lewis of the United Mine WorViers of America and Presi- dent ■ Walker of the United Mine Workers' Union of Illinois playing for points in their struggle for supremacy at the newest Indianapolis confer- ence, the matter of opening the Illi- nois steam coal mines is still very much in abeyance. What the outcome of the latest gathering of the powers of miners' unions will be is very dif- ficult at this time to prognosticate. A new phase to the complicated tangle is given by the arrival at Indianapolis in capacity of delegate from Spring Valley, Illinois, of John Mitchell, formerly at the head of miners' organ- izations. His well-known stand to conservatively view matters of this na- ture may tend to quicken the time when Illinois mines will resume pro- ducing coal. On the other hand the Illinois Coal Operators' Association is determined to force the issue by importing into this state miners from other sections. This may conflict with a law of the State of Illinois, but this point will be cleared up through means of a test case. To this end the Illinois Coal Op- erators' Association will act collec- tively by purchasing one of the coal properties, bringing in outside miners to operate same, and, if there is any liability of any sort creeping up, the entire Association will bear the dam- ages. Meanwhile the visible coal supply is diminishing steadily. In an interview with Mr. C. A. East- man, vice president of Eldridge Coal Co., with regard to the present "coal situation, he advised as follows : "The Illinois mines have been idle so long since April 1 that regardless of whether they resume work by Sep- tember 1 or later, the season is now so well advanced that a serious con- gestion in coal demand during the fall and early winter months can not be avoided. This situation will, no doubt, he aggravated by the fact that not- withstanding the idle mines in Illinois, the number of available empty cars is growing rapidly less each %veek and the railroads today report a much smaller number of idle cars than a year ago at this time, and the supply diminishing so rapidly that it will only be a short time until there is an ac- tual shortage and no doubt a serious one in view of the congested demand that must come. "As to Eastern coal, such as Smoke- less, the railroads already report a car shortage, and the mines are only able to fill orders with a reasonable degree of promptness by using hoppers and other classes of cars that, as a rule, it is not necessary to resort to until much later in the season. "The Lake Michigan docks and those at the head of the Lakes are drawing very heavily upon the mine Northern States Coal & Minio^ Co. j 406 Fisher Bldg., 277 Dearborn St., r^Tjjr' A /^/^ Phone Harribon 6753. ^rllL.A.Lj\J Our Florist Business has increased up to present time THIS YEAR 50 PER CENT. Let us have your inquiries Now for the following grades of FLORISTS' COALS: W. Va. Excelsior Splint, Youghiogheny, Brazil Block, Eureka, , Pocahontas, Plymouth, I Indiana. niARRISBURG=FRANKUN COAL CO? I Fisher Building, CHICAGO. J The Better Grades Only of INDIANA AND ILLINOIS COALS ■ Preparation and Quality as They Should Be. VbMMMMII^ VMiMMIM aiMHMBV «M^HH* aMIMiH* «HB^^ • We Make a Specialty of Supplying the Florist Trade Miners and shippers of the following grade of coal: Sunshine, West Virginia Splint, Indiana Brazil Block, Youghiogheny and Pocahontas, Southern Illinois. Write us for names of satisfied customers, both as to quality and service, who have used our coal for the past five to ten years. Write for our prices before placing your contract. Phone Harrison 41 OS. R. C. Wliltsett Goal & Mining Co., ''' ""^i^^o^o'''^"'' Black Gem Coal & Coke Co. SOLE DISTRIBUTORS Old Colony BuUding, cmCAGO. Long Distance 'Phone Harrison 962 Black Gem Block All pure Coal. Intense Heat. While Ash. No Clinkers. No Smoke. Four mines in Indiana. Write or Phone for Delivered Price. 224 The American Florist. Aug. 20, We are shippinr orders for Ventilating Machinery and Fittings every day. but feel that we can take care of yourorders also. We assure you that your orders or ioquiries will receive our prompt and careful atten- tion. Send us your orders or write for prices and we will be slad to have th« opportunity of Brnrinr for rou. Circulars fret. THE ADVANCE CO.. UCHMOHD. im. CyPRE^S |ls Far More DurableThanPINE S%SH BARS IUPT0 32 FEET_OR LONGER. GREENHOUSE [and other buildfng material, [men furnished to Superintend Erection when desired. I Sbnd for our Circulars. lTHEA.T.S+earr^ lumber^ (o., flEPO NSET. Boston. M ass, Breenhouse Material and Sash Of Every Description. Get our Prices asd Catalogue. S. Jacobs & Sons, Established 1871. 1S01-I383 nuihind Ave Brooklyn. N. Y. supply, as no season for years found the docks so completely cleaned up and entirely out of coal as the present one. This situation is also true as to local yards in and around Chicago, stocks in sight being much less than at this time for years past, while, from now on. there will be little chance for any accumulation in ex- cess of the daily demand; the rail- roads also haye been prevented from accumulating their usual supply on account of the long stoppage of the mines, which, no doubt, will result in an unusual amount of confiscation of shipments in transit as they help themselves without asking whenever they get short; so, taking it altogeth- er, the outlook is for an unusually strenuous time during the next four or five months and possibly through the entire winter season, and we can not lay too much stress upon the im- portance to the consumers in avoiding any further delay in securing at least a reasonable portion of their suppl\'. and in so doing the.v will have noth- ing to lose and a great deal to gain. "As to Anthracite coal, particularly where the small sizes are used, ail that is said above will apply witli greater force, and while we are quiclc to forget all should remember the dif- ficulty in securing small sizes last fall and winter and profit now by the ex- l^erience." A. L. Berrv Coal Co., 802 Great Northern building, Chicago, reports a good run of business on its coals, inquiries from florists and allied trades showing a decided improvement din- ing the past two months. J. M. GASSER'S Patent Zinc Joints For Butting Without Laps. The Improved Glazing for Greenhouses, Sby Lights, Etc. Air and water tight. Saves by frost or inedi IMPROVED GLAZING. We call particular attention to the J M- Gasser Patent Zinc Joints, illustrated below. for which we are now the exclusive manu* facturers, under special a rangemcnt with ihe patentee. These Joints make glass roofs air and water tisht. prevent breakage from frost, and where heat is required, as in Breenhouses. save fuel and insure a uniform temperature. They have been in use for over twenty vears. and the uniform experience of users has been most satisfactory. Directions for Use. Bed the ba's in putty io the same way you have been doing Use very soft putty. Take a boatd and spread with putty. Take a zinc E, Konigslow Stamping and Tool Works, fuel. Glass is not broken um sized hail. and scrape some putty on one side from oft the board. Take a glass and scrape some putty on ihe end that you connect. Lay on board ready for use. Put in the first glass in the same manner you have been doing, nail it so ic cannot slide. Then take a zinc and connect with the glass, putty down ; take a glass and connect it with a zioc, putty down: in this way vou can connect as many as you reach then nail it. Have a boy to help you: he can put the putty on the zincs and glass, white you nail, and then be can hand you the zincs and glass while you put them in. In that way you can put io from 600 to 800 feet of glass a day. FRIGES. Per 100) Per 1000 18 inches. i9.l0 14 inches ^\('0 IJiDciies. 7.50 13 inches 4,75 16 inches. 6.00 12 inches 4.5' 15-inches. 5.50 ll-inches 4.25 Any size smaller, the same. Vou can almost save the price of zincs on glass and putty. In ordering, mention the size of irlass be tween bars. It takes one joint for every pane of glass. 10 per cent, discount lor cash with order, or will be sent C. O D. to unknown parties. Slate if wanted shipped by express or freight Sole Manufacturers. 184-188 Cbamplain St., Per 10^0 10-inches$4 00 M inches 3.50 8 inches 3,00 Gleyeland, Ohio Attention!! Glass Buyers!! GREENHOUSE GLASS. Yon will save money if yon obtain onr prices before yon bny. Qnality A. No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable white paint for this purpose. Half barrels, (26 gallons) per gal., $1.70. 6 gal. pails, per gal., $1.75 H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, Long Distance Phone Monroe 4994. WHOLBSALB GLASS AND PAINTS, 651-659 Washington Bouievard, CHICAGO. CYPRESS Is a wood that has come into very general use in Greenhouse Construction, Benches, Frames, Interior or Exterior Use. Inquire of your local dealer, or write us. BAKER-WAKEFItLD CYPRESS CO., Ltd. Manufacturers, PLATTENVILLE, LOUISIANA Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports ^ ™eJENNINGS'"'««° IRON GUTTER w. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS Ft>r Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send (or Ch-culars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN. Comer SUth and Berk Streets. PHRADELPHIA. VENTILATIN6 APPARATUS igio. 7 HE American I^lorist. 225 WILKS' Hot Water Boilers ABX THS MOST ECONOMICAL Boiler for Greenhouses No Night Fireman Required with our 3ELF-FEEDIN6 HOT WATER BOILERS. Send for Catalog and Prices. S. WILKS MFG. CO., 3fi03 Shields Ave. CHICAGO. SteelReturnTubularBoilers The Most Economical Type of Boiler for Greenhouse Heating. Highly recommended by well-known florists. JOHNSTON HEATING CO., "J^ryo^.^'' Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRADE.. See Our Catalogue. H omatS:'! GIBLIW & CO.. Utica. N. Y. Boiler Flues 4in. and other si/es. cleaned and trimmed ready for heatme. reiubinf: boilers or Rutter posts. Prices right. Also sales Agrent for Stuitle's fatent Clamp lorjoining flues. H. MUNSON, 506 No. State Street. CHICAGO. ILL BURNED CLAY Tile Benches and Tile Bottoms Gives results.Three stylos of Senches. including: Iron Pipe Frame, with Tile Bottom and Sides. Write for descriptive circular and dflivered prices. Any si?e benches. Tile Sides THE CAMP CONDUIT CO. Gar6eld Bide., Cleveland, O. LVAN&' IMPROVED V£NT/lAnMi!\ APPJUIAFUS i wDiTt raA ajuL/yi^jauf Giialocuc oMTfjir antuamnmia. O. S. RicHAr.DSON Coal Co.'s suite of ofBces at 215 Dearborn street, Chicago, was recently renovated, and the visitor to this office now will find every con- venience of modern times. Trade jour- nals pertaining to the coal industry occupy a prominent place in the outer reception room, a comprehensive li- brary is in evidence also. Mr. Ford, the affable official of this large con- cern, is on hand to meet the trade al- most all the time during office hours. Alwabt Bros. Coal Co.. with rail yards on C. & N. W. and C, M. & St. P. railroads, with main yard at 1854 Webster avenue, Ciiicago, at which place is also located the main office, re- port a good demand for their Pocahon- tas and Indiana block and other coals from florists and greenhouse interests. Contract steam coal is usually all cov- ered by agreements early in the season, The Superior Standard RETURN FLUE FIRE BOX BOILER contains more heating surface, and 'ess water space ttian any other steel boiler. ^ of the beatin); surface is in the tubes, Ask t he man that knows the one using differen t style boilers —names are yours for the asking. After using our boiler one season, you will say like all others: Nothing but "Superior" for me. This boiler has given better satisfaction than any other boiler on the market MADE IN NINE (9) SIZES FOR HOT WATER. Send for catalogue and list of growera that are using this boiler. THE SUPERIOR MACHINE & BOILER WORKS, 840-850 Superior St., Chicago. SEE HOW WELL THEY LIKE ME 150 Naw Establishments with 2,158,006 square feet of glass have installed this boiler in 1906. Ask for Uit of ascn and get ac^ntioted with the men who know. Catalogue and prices on application, KROESCHELL PROS. CO., "^^^^-^^^ ^1^ The Gem City lf'^2'"~fl||^^^^H jl^2^ Return Tubular Firebox Boilers ^^^^^^^^^K .'Vre the most economical for ^^^K^^fF Greenhouse heating. H^H ^^^^^^^^^^ Send for descriptive natter i^^^^^^^^l and Drices. t^^WSp |P^^.^' THE GEM CITY BOILER CO. DAYTON, OHIO. Attention, Florists and Nurserymen WE HAVE SEVER AIv Second-hand Firebox, Tubular and Cast Iron Boilers Suitable for hothouses and greenhouses. Further Information and Prices Cheerfully Furnished. Address Ryan Brothers, 545 w. Lake St., Chicago but some of the greenhouse interests are slower this year in signing up, stated an official of this company. Chicago. — Poehlmann Bros. Co. are building 13 new greenhouses, each 27x 450 feet at the A plant. 226 The American Florist. Aug. 20, IMPORTANT Now that the Convention is over, all ha^e returned to attend to business and make some money. If you intend to build this season you had better get busy as time is short. Our corps of draftsmen, detailers and estimaters are ready to serve you, Send us your inquiries on Gulf Red Cypress Roof Material, Glass, Glazing Points, Putty, Steel Gutter and Brackets, Galvanized Steel Trusses, Pipe and Purlin Fittings, Hangers, Etc. Pecky Cypress for Benches. In fact everything necessary for a Greenhouse. Thousands of prominent florists throughout the country can and will attest the quality of our work. 2536 S. Western Avenue, THE FOLEY MFG. CO. A flatter With a Reputation ^cXil/G- Ask the man who has tried them. For further particulars, write to GEO. M. GARLAND CO., DIS PLAINIS. ILL. Mention the American Florist when writing Clark T. Roberts, of E. L. Hedstrom & Co., Marquette building, Chicago, who have some large coal producing mines in all parts of America, reports all coal coming into their control as being "snapped up." Good prices are obtained — that is to say, 15 to 20 cents per ton over last season's figures. In- quiries from florists and nurserymen show up heavier than at previous sea- sons at this time of year, with a larger percentage of business maturing. Mr. Roberts looks for still higher prices in the near future. Cross Section of a Si-nlight Double Glass Sash on a Si'nligh» Framk Here is the sash you don't have to cover Two layers of glass instead of one. A ^s inch layer of dry, still air between— a perfect non-conductor-a transparent blanket-takes the place of mats and boards. The saving in time and labor Sunlig^ht Double Glass Sash will pay for tlietnselves in a single season. They never need covering — and therefore save half the time you have to jrive to single glass sash in coveringrand uncovering — in watching them on frosty nights. Earlier, Stockier Plants Under Sunlight Double Glass Sash the plants get all the light nil the time. Every grower will see at once the value of the earlier. Btockier plants resulting. Yourcrops will mature weeks ahead of the grt>wer's who use3 single glass sash — and lort iv/// £,e the bmcnt of the ht^h prices in the early market. Here is what one grower says Harry S. Wafker of Terrt Haute, Ind. , grew cabbage, tomatoes, eggplants and mangoes under Sunlight Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co. x^NWUI/^///' Doable Class Sash last season. The minimam ther- mometer was IS below zero. No plants were injured. He says in part: "Plants grown under single layer sash were not to be compared with mine". Agents wanted: A liberal commission to responsible agents where we have no agents now. Write us for details. Get our free catalog today — It contains the details of this new invention for hot-beds and cold-frames, and testimonials from well known growers all over the U. S. who have used Sunlight Double (ilass Sash successful- ly underall weather conditions. Use the cou- pon at once and get this interesting book free. Send 4 cents in stamps for a valuable book- let on hot-bed and cold-frame gardening by Prof. W. F. Massey. There is no higher authority in the countrj-. If booklet is want- ed mark a cross (X) on square in coupon and enclose 4 cents in stamps. 934 E. Broadway, Louisville, Ky. Coupon for free catalog Name or Hot-beds and Cold-frames igio. 1 HE American Florist. 227 fUST another example of the splendid houses our Iron Frame Construction makes. It is really a eroup of three palm houses— rather an unusual instance. We erected it a few years ago for the Friends Asylum at Frank- ford. Pa. which is justoutsidepi Philadelphia. TTTrp/iiTTmr/^ci c ^/-wmxnAiTv 1 1 70 Brosdway. Send for Our lUustrated Circular. llliCHlNGS fi COMPANY, new YORK? McArdle&Cooney 507 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wrought Pipe and Fittings. Heating Boilers, Valves. And all Appliances for GREENHOUSE BEATING. Catalogue on Application. Harrlsburg, Pa. Business is rather quiet at present. The feature of the past week was the convention of the Association of Parli Superintendents. This city like nearly all state capitals, is dull after the statesmen go home. At the capitol grounds and greenhouses there are fine features In horticultural work. The parks are also a fine feature of the city at this season. NOTES. J. A. Kepner has sold his retail store on South Market square to "VVm. W. Walmer and will hereafter devote his attention to his greenhouses and his store at Steelton. Charles Uttley, who has for the past five months been suffering from In- flammatory rheumatism is now much improved and attending to business. Albert Abdenroth, who has two nice greenhouses on Briggs street, intends in the near future to erect two more. C. li. Schmidt is doing a prosperous business at his Third street store. Curved Eave House at Hartford, Conn. One of those three compartment Curved Eave layouts, with the workroom "jogged in" and a le«nto on the south side of it. Such an arrangement overcomes a good bit of the shade cast by the L^-^—i* workroom when p=^ attached in the usual I way. You also gain ad- ditional room and secure a dec dedlv attractive effect. _ i_ J We finished this one last fall, for Prof. Jacobus, at Hartford, Conn. Alfred Cevelius is the gardenej.. Our gardener friends are invited to send for our Curved Eave ! 1 circular. Some of the houses are illustrated in three colors. This one is fully described. Lord and Burnham Company, Irvingfon, N. Y. New York St. James Building. Boston Tremont Boildinii. PbiladelDhla Heed BuUdlng. Chicago. The Rookery. Pecky Cypress Pecky Cypress is the greatest money saver discovered in years. Will last at least three times as long as any other wood for bench material. We can make immediate shipments at all times from our large stock. Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. WRITE FOR PRICES. ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER GO. Hawthorne and Weed Sts., CHICAGO. Telephones: Lincoln 4 1 and 411 Send Advts. Early for Best Service. 228 The American Florist. Aug. 20, ; Holds Class Firmly See the Point 49* PEERLESS 4 Olaiilnff l*olntii ue Ibebeal. No righu or lefti. Box of ^ 1,000 polDU 76 ou. pottpald. { HENRY A. DREER, E 914 ckMtBBt 8*., niis..p». ■1 laaar* Lock the door before the horse is stolen, end insure your glass before it is broken. For particulars concernipg Hail Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary SADDLE RIVER. N. J. To Be Done Now. IN THE GKEEiMIOUSES. Have everything in readiness for sowing the early mignonette and sweet peas for early winter flowering. In spite of all that has been written on the subject few growers are awake to the fact that clear water, vigor- ously applied, is still the best anti- dote for red spider. The young American Beauty rose stock must be freely watered. After the roots have obtained a good hold on the soil they are easily kept too dry especially where heavy spraying is not practiced. In pruning holdover stock of tea and hybrid tea roses remove all green, un- developed wood and old, black, useless shoots, cutting in the good wood to plump eyes. Never try to hurry Begonia Gloire de Lorraine and similar varieties in hot weather. Give them their own time and they will grow freely a little later. Plant up old stock plants of poin- settias for cutting flowers from at Christmas if these are in demand. Repot Cattleya gigas before the roots at the base of the new pseudobulbs have made much progress, preferably before they start at all. Geranium cuttings from indoor plants root better indoors; those from out- door stock root better in the open. Cucumbers that have been fruiting all season will probably be about ready to come out and make room for new stock previously prepared. Tomatoes fruiting heavily will have to be heavily fed with liquid manure or topdressed with very rich soil and watered freely. String the young smilax beds when the plants have thickened out suffi- ciently at the bottom to throw up good strong shoots in plenty. OUTDOORS. The earlier the soil pile is started the better, as there will be plenty of work for the teams later. Look over the shrubberies and re- move any stock shoots that may be starting from grafted shrubs or trees; also any strong shoots of elder or other weedy shrubs that may be crowding better things. Any new sod laid where grading has been in progress should be freely sup- plied with water daily until again established. Heavy thunderstorms may be ex- pected at any time. See that all drain- age pits near gravel walks are kept clear. Clear off useless cabbage patches and plow the leaves under. If left stand- ing they form good breeding quarters for the white butterfly grubs which are always sufficiently plentiful. Feed the roses where necessary and endeavor to get the growth of the ramblers well ripened by thinning out old and superfluous wood and taking just the tips off the new shoots. Save MoDey by ll$in^ DAVIS' COMBINATION Check and Qlobe Valve Bettt-r than any other check valve for any purposes but especially adapted for use on pipes leading to steam boilers and from heating pipes to return pipe. This combi- nation valve takes the place of two valves, a check valve and a globe valve, and gives much better satis- faction; making simple and short connections, .saving valves, nipples, labor and money. Send for descrip- tive price list. W. B. DAVIS, Aurora, III. The fflastin Automatic Whitewash and Spraying Machine Is Reliable, Practical and Darable The tank is made of galvanized sheet steel, and in brass. The pump is of brass throuchout. simple and powerful. The mixing device keeps the contents of the tank well stirred up from start to fiinish. When the machine is filled to within six inches of the top. a few strokes of the pump will compress enough air in the tank to produce a continuous mist-like spray for 15 minutes. All parts are made to Kauge and may be had for repairs. Ask your dealer about our Extension Hose, Extension Rods, and the Mastin Whitewasll Nozzle for Bordeaux mixture. Sold through Seedsmen, Dealers in Florists' and Poultry Supplies. J. G. MASTIN fi CO., 3124 West Lake SI, CHICAGO, ILL The Standard Steam Trap Has established a record far above that of any other trap for florists; being very simple, dur- able and easily taken care of. Catalogues of the Trap, Duplex Gutter, and Standard Ventilat- ing Machinery, mailed free upom application. E. HIPPARD, Youngstoini, 0. Eagle Machine Works Richmond, Ind. Manufacturers of Ring Stakes for small plants, Richmond Carnation Supports. Rose and Mum Stakes. See that staking and tying of dah- lias and other plants that may be in- jured by high winds are kept up to date. Rare flowering shrubs may be freely propagated now by means of cuttings of the half ripened shoots. Thinning the shoots on tomatoes should be done gradually. Never let in the full rays of the sun all at once or the fruit will be scorched. Where young seedling trees are growing in nursery rows see that the weeds are kept down or many will be seriously crippled if not killed. Portsmouth, O.— Thieves broke into the premises of the Herms Floral Co., on the corner of Chillicothe and Sixth streets, August 5, and got away with the entire day's takings, some $55, from the cash register. SIEBERT'S Zmc Nevet Kust GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last forever. Over 30.000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of elass slipping. Etiective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract. Two sizes H and H. 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. for $2.S0 15 lbs. lor $5.00. by express. For sale by the trade. RANDOLFH & McCLEMENTS, Successors to Cbas. T. Siebert. Baum & Beatty Sts., Ptttsbnr^ Mention the American Florist xvhen writing GET OUR PRICES ON Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire IGOE BROTHERS Manufacturers of the Model plant Supports (or CaroatioDS, Dahlias, Golden Glow, Peonies Chrysanthemums and Tomatoes. 63-71 Metropolitan Ave. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Mention the Ainerican Florist when writinff Plant Bed Cloth For Florists Gardeners. Truck Farmers, etc. Protects from (rost. Best shade in summer. Sold by leading seedsmen. Waterproof Sheeting, Hay Caps, Etc. HENRY DERBY, 123 F. Chambers St., New Yorii. Uention theAtnerican Florist when icriting igio. The Amer ica n Fl oris t. 229 f E>:s::oolle^i^t Ooocl«s for* Sor»>rioo i ¥> ¥> f ¥> This is onr Trademark and is Registered in the U. S. Patent Office. Twenilow's Old English Liquid Glazing Putty. Hammond's Slug Shot, sold by Seedsmen, Sow Bugs, Cabbage Moths. kills .\ster bugs. HAMMOND'S PAINT & SLUG SHOT WORKS, Fislikill-on-Hudson, N. Y. J* If r9 ImportantToFloristsandGreeDhousemen We manufacture BESTOL PAINT with Bestol a product of recent invention, We can prove to your entire satisfaction that it is by far the best and most economic paint in the world for all purposes. Our Special Greenhouse White, $1.25 per Gallon . OIL CO., Hudson Terminal Bldg., 30ChurchSt., NEW YORK CITY A. J. GUTTMAN. Fresidunt and General Manager. Floriculture in Spain. Consul Robert Prazer, Jr., furnishes the following information concerning the cultivation of flowers in Valencia : "The city of Valencia is proverbially noted for the abundance and variety of its floral products. There are about 80 cultivators of flowers for sale, with gardens of one-fourth of an acre to two acres in extent. The great ease with which flowers are raised appears to militate against careful cultivation and scientific selection, which produce such marvelous results in countries less favored by climatic conditions. Nearly all the surplus flowers grown here are consumed in Madrid, although Barcelona and a few important cities of the interior also furnish large or- ders for the celebration of religious, civic, and artistic festivities, so that the demand is quite equal to the sup- ply. Very little capital is employed in the trade, and probably the greatest drawback to the development of the industry is the slowness of transpor- tation facilities by sea and land, and the total lack of cool transport cars so essential in hot countries, for the de- livery of cut flowers in a fresh crisp condition over long distances. "Although there are no florists here accustomed to International corre- spondence, the address&s of two lead- ing cultivators are herewith transmit- ted. [On file in the bureau of manu- factures.] The flowers most cultivated here are roses, pinks, tuberoses, wall- flowers, violets, chrysanthemums, hya- cinths, jasmines, and dahlias. Many of these are in season the whole year round in limited quantities, but the natural season for roses is from Sep- tember to April, and for pinks from March to May. Roses are always ob- tainable, but those raised under the subtropical sun of the summer months, Gorham & Chapline Prmtery ^- ?^5:^??s^ HALFTONES, ENGRAVINGS §nd_ PRINTING FOR FLORISTS. 358 Dearborn Street. CHICAGO. The Regan Printing House LARGK RUNS OF CATALOGUES WRnE FOR FIGCRKS. 91 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO from May to September, are reputed of little value, as they are deficient in perfume and exceedingly short lived." 230 The American Florist. Aug. 20 1 THE BEST Bug Killer and Bloom SavBf For PKOOr Wrile to P. R. PALETHORPE COMPANY, (hv«iiaboro, Ky. A STIC A USE IT HOWL F.O. PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK MASnCA is elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard aod brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without brealcioe of other tflass, as occurs with potty. Lasts longer Uiaii putty. Easy to apply. San Francisco. Considering- the fact that we are now launching- into another summer month, the retail business has been fairly good. However, there is still an abun- dance of outside or garden flowers to be had, and consequently the cut flower trade has diminished to a considerable extent, but, on the other hand, there has been a good demand for funeral work recently which has placed the week-end business in a position to reach a very high mark as far as sales axe concerned. As is generally the case when business is brisk, stock is scarce, and that condition of affairs prevailed in the market last week. .There were very few good carnations or roses brought in by tlie growers,, and those that were sent in commanded a good price. Lilies are bringing from $2.50 to $3 per dozen wholesale. Sweet peas, although poor in quality, are - being sold a_t GO cents per dozen, and, asters from 7% to 10 cents per dozen. The retailers and growers of this- city gave a picnic July 24! at Camp 4"aylor, under il-ie auspices-oi tlie iPacifio Coast Horticultural Society. An energetic cortimittee, under the leadership of -V. _ Matraia, president, and Frank Peli- cano, chairman, made this outing one of the most enjoyable affairs ever given by the society. It had more the ap- pearance of a large family gathering than- a picnic, for every one who at- tended was made to" feel that he or she was not h. stranger in a strange land, but a most welcome guest. After a nice lunch was served by the com- mittee, dancing and other outdoor sports -ft'ere enjoyed for the balance of the day. Another reason for making this day eventful to those engaged in the, flower business was the fact that the retail stores in the city were closed, with a few excei!)tfons,'atl day in order that the ■p'roTirietors and clerks might .share Nthe many advantages derived fro m sii j'h an outing. The retail stores have previously kept open the full seven days of the week, but a juove- meht is now being maTde by the larger stores to close their establishments every, Sunday at noon. Arthur Zirkman, representing M. Ricfe.:&. Co.,. Philadelphia, left for the ^a Has stood the test of over a Quarter •f a Century. THOMSON'S Vine, Plant and Vegetable MANURE UNRIVALIXD FOR Vines. Tematoes. Cucumbers, all FlowefiDB. Foliaeeand Fruit bearies Plants, Vegetables. Lawns, etc. The result of many years practical experience. PERFECT PLANT FOODS Sold ky Leading; American Seedsmen. Thomson's Special Chrysanthemum and Topdresslng Manure Freight paid en auarttities. Write for our special offer to the American trade pamphlets, agents' circulars, etc.. to sole makers, WM. THOMSON & SONS, Ltd., Tweed Vineyard, Clovenfords, Scotland Mention the American Florist when virittna 1 Carman's Antipett DiSECnCISE AND FUNGICIDK For the Garden, Orchard and Greenbonse NoD-poisonouB and harmless to vegetation. Kills Green Fir, Aphides, Bark Uce, Thrips Mealy Bug, Red Spider. Scale, Wire Worms, Ants and Slugs. This is he grower's Fnond. Handy to use. cheap andetlective. mixes readily in water. Destroys all insect pests and keeps down filth. Circulars on appli- cation. S1.50 per gallon. .Mso in quarts, half gallons and in bulk. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., FLUSHING. N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing are easy to kill with W The rumigating Kind Tobacco Powder *3.00per bag 100 Ibi. Satisfaction guaranteed or monev hack; rhy try cheap substitntes that makers do not dare to guarantee ? lEB E 1. STOOIBOFK CO, HOIIHT TIRKOH, 1. 1. Mention the American Florist ivhen writing Evergreen Brand FlowerFertilizer Best plant food and most readily available. 12-lb. cans $2.00 each. Other sizes pro rata. For further particulars address D. D. JOHNSON CO., Man'frs., 64-66 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Mention the American Florist when writino south a few days ago after enjoying a good business in this city. Chas. Matraia, of Podesta & Bal- docchi, has just returned from a two weeks' vacation at Bartlett Springs. Artus. Ottawa, III.— Mrs. F. J. King is of- fering her greenhouses for sale. Marion, Int. — Misses Addi£ Dare and Mary Pearson are going to increase the size of their greenhouses. These ladies have been quite successful in their new venture. Increasing Popularity As a General Insecticide for Destroying Greenhouse and Outdoor Pests Is due to the hearty endorsements of the many expert floriculturists who have thoroughly tested Aphine and have not found it wanting. Its success is the talk of the trade. It does all that is claimed for it, and more. Ask your supply house for Aphine, or write us for name of our nearest selling agency. Aphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON, N. J. Cattle Manure in Ba^s Shredded or Pulverized ^ _ ^ Pure — dry — uniform and reliable,' ^yt *^" ' ' " ' J s ^^^ best of all manures for the ^ ^ '^y\ greenhouse. Florists all over the ^IXflK^ country are using it instead of ^^ rough manure. Biw^ Pulverized hflWM^ Sheep Manure ■^ ^"^"^^^ ^ X Absolutely the best Sheep Manure on "' ""^"^^the market. Pure manure and noth- ing else. The best fertilizer for carnations and for liquid top-dressing. Unequalled for all field usc^ Write for circulars and prices. The Pulverized Manure Company ^ 32 Union Stock Yards, Cfcicatfo Sheep's Head Brand Palyerized Sheep Maiare Tke Ideal rioBt rood for norlita. Writ* ti day for Price* »ni Booklet. NATURAL GUAIIO COMPtHT. Aurora, Little Rock, Aek. — Ada Mae Bertsch, of the Vestal Floral Co., was married, August 2, to Edward G. Landln, St. Paul, Minn. They were married at Ty- ler, Tex., the bride being on a vacation with relatives in that state at the time. YOUNGSTOWN, O. — The Idora Floral & Landscape Co. have started in business as landscape architects and gardeners. Idora Place, as the nursery is called, is a beautiful spot with every necessity in the way of elegant soil and water, choice of aspects, sun and shade. In addition the firm has employed effi- cient help and it starts out with every prospect of a successful career. t^io. The American Florist. 231 WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF TAGS FOR FLOWERS Strong, clear white, waterproof stock. With artistic designs fine color printing, perfect embossing SEND FOR SAMPLES THE TAG MAKERS BOSTON. NEW YORK. PHILADELPHIA, CHICAGO. ST. LOUIS QfK"' - : China Asters. The China aster, which has con.o into prominence in comparatively re- cent years, is closely -rela,tea to the chrysaiithemum, and. as its name im- plies, is a native of China. It was originally single flowered and of lim- ited range of color — blue, violet, and white — but under cultivation it tias been made to assume a great variety of forms and colors, rivaling the chrysanthemum in these respects, al- though the aster has not been de- veloped to the size of the larger varie- ties of chrysanthemums and has- not yet been made to show the brilliant shades of. yellow which are so promi- nent in certain of the varieties of the lattef flower,- In a bulletin of the Cor- nell Experiment Station, L. H. Bailey stalegj'. . ' . . . . "The China asters_are amongst the best X)£ all" th^ annuaL garden flowers. They are of the easiest culture, most free''Q£_ bloom,,- a-nd -comprise a multi- tude o£ forms _and colors. They are - therefore adrnirably adapted '\o__ pro- fuse aricPgenerousePTects in sclieliies of , plan-tiiig. 'They, are, also -wo^-tliK.Of -yrde attefrOcm" p^'cTiuSi^^th'ey are ' ad'apted 'to" many of.;. -tht "•"pUr^osefe- : £df - i^fhich' " t-hrykantTiemoma. are growmr'and- thty can Be"~:'ars?d"- to l^ei-fectio-n wholly without the "nSe' of glass. They attain their best -in the. decline of the season, from late- August till frost,, at a time when many of the annuals and the greater part of the perennials are spent ".nd _ gone. No. garden flowers carry such - a-'irrofusion of -bloom and- 250 252 o-.o THE next annual meeting of the American Association of Farmers' In- stitute Workers will be held at Wash- ington, D. C, November 1-1 to 16, 1910. At the same place and begin- ning November If! will be held the an- nual meeting of the Association of American Agricultural Colleges and Experiment Stations. This meeting promises to be one of the most im- portant that the Institute Association has yet held. The relation of the farmers' institute to the work of the section of the Association of Colleges and Stations will be up for discussion, as well as the subject of young peo- ple's institutes and farmers' institutes for women. Special effort should be made by institute directors and lec- turers to be present and take part in the discussion of these topics. CoRitECTION.— The price of Watchung .sweet pea in A. T. Boddington's adver- tisement should be '20 cents per ounce, (1(1 cents per quarter pound, and $1 per half pound, and not as quoted in two previous issues. Society of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF ItEGISTUATION. As no objections have been filed, pub- lic notice is hereby given that the reg- istration of the carnation, "Christmas Cheer," by Henry Eichholz, Waynes- boro, Pa., becomes complete. H. B. DORNER, Sec'y. August 2.5, I'.IIO. National Sweet Pea society. Ed. Amekkan Fl.oiilsT : — At a meeting of our society at the S. A. F. convention at Rochester, August 18, Vice-President Wm. Sim in the chair, a motion to act in conjunction with the S. A. F. in Boston at the Na- tional Flower Show to be held in the spring was unanimously carried. President Pierson promised to secure us appropriation and our society stated that it would endeavor to secure the same amount so it is quite possible that we shall have a prize list of about .f:J50 for sweet peas at that tiine. Any one desirous of offering prizes, kindly com- municate with the secretary. HAIiRY A. BUNYARD, Secv. International Floral Association. IMPORTANT NOTICE. We wish to correct an impression which may have gone broadcast through an article published in your July 30 issue under the heading of "International Delivery Concern." We sent you on the above date an article stating that a representative of the International Floral Association had called upon us, and that Mr. Tracy came near losing his membership fee by the transaction. Since that time we have made a thorough investigation in regard to the International Floral Association, and we find it to be not only a straight- forward business proposition, which merits attention and commendation, but we also find those associated in the enterprise to be men of integrity as well as perfectly financially responsiljle. The investigation shows that no flo- rist need fear as to the outcome if they desire to affiliate themselves with this organization, and we are, therefore, pleased to rectify our mistake. THE ROSERV. per Edward P. Tkacey, H. G. Eyres, ROBERT Davidson. Duty on Roses. L. Gillier & Co., New York, protested against an assessment of duty on rose plants, the particulars below being given in "Treasury Decisions" : "The importation consisted of rose bushes classified under the provision in paragraph 204. tariff act of 1000. for 'rose plants budded, grafted, or grown on their own roots," and claimed to be dutiable under the provision in the same paragraph for 'Manetti, multi- flora and briar rose." Protest sus- tained. 'Considerable testimony of men who appear to be well posted in the growth of rose plants was taken in this case, and we think it clearly appears from this testimony that the budding or grafting of the plants in question had failed from some cause or other, and the goods as imported were simply plants of Multiflora and should have been so assessed.' " Explorations in Palestine. The amount of valuable information scattered broadcast every year by our Department of Agriculture is hardly realized by the ordinary man though many put it to good use. In Bulletin 180 the department has issued a most interesting book on "Agricultural and Botanical Explorations in Palestine," which is worth reading from cover to cover. As the author, Aaron Aaron- sohn, points out the orient is begin- ning to be appreciated in this coun- try and the results of economic ex- ploration will be that the arid por- tions of our great empire will realize that "light comes from the orient." Va- rieties of figs and grapes and the hard wheats from Russia are only a few of the good things that have come from the east, and there are many more waiting to be introduced that will prove of immense value economically to our "desert states." But all this has been written and rewritten many times. The charm of the present volume is in the interest- ing sidelights given into the working conditions, the social usages and other interesting details of a country that everybody wishes to see and feels an interest in. There are many simili- tudes between Palestine and California, the vastness of the latter being the prin- cipal difference. A list of plants and fruits indigenous to Palestine that the author thinks would be worthy of in- troduction to the United States is given with good descriptions and the author goes into no rhapsodies about them. There is hard common sense in all he says, as well as indications of a deep scientific knowledge. The pic- tures are interesting and the fact that the book can lie obtained free on ap- plication is no criterion of its interest and value. Coming Exhlbitloi s. (Secretaries are requested to siippl.v an.v omissions from tliis list and to correct any dates that mav liave l>een altered since the List .T.lviees. . Boston. Mass., Septembar 23-25. 1910.— .\iitiiinn exhibllioii nf rile .Mnssaehllsptts Horti- eiiltiiral Society at Horticultural Hall. Boston. .\d siintlii'innin exliiliilinn. Klhrr on Ilorl icultnral Siu-iely, .\(ldri-ss U. Carey. Long Branch. N, .T. Milwaukee. Wis.. November 7-14, 1910. — — Flower show. Milwaukee Florists' Club, in the .\inlilnriiini. Minneapolis. Minn.. November 16-20. 1910 — Flower show. Minnesota State Florists' .\sso- ciation. National Guard .\rniory. Kenwood Park- way. .\ddress .Terry P. .Torgenson. 3501 Port- land avenue south. Minneapolis. Minn. Morristown. N. 3.. November 2-4. 1910.— An nual exliil)it!on. Clirysaiithenuini Society of America, in coniuncticui witli liic .Morris ( ounty Gardeners' and ' Flcirists' Soei,-ly. Address Ed- ward Ueagan. Box :!:!4. M..rristowii. N. .T. Morristown. N. J.. November 2-4. 1910.— Fifleenlli annual (lower sli.nv. Morris County Garden.M's' and Fl'udsts' .Society. Address Ed- ward Reagan, Box 334. Morristown, N. J. igio. The American Florist. 243 New Bedford, Mass., September 15-17, 1910. — ^ Annual fall exhibition of the New Bedford HortieuUnral Society. Odd Follows hall. Ad- dress K. K. Pierce. New Rcilfnid. Mass. New Haven, Conn., November 1-3, 1910. -An nti:il exiiibilinn uf tile Ni-w lljivcii Cniiiity Il-iili- cnltural Soi-iety, Music hall. 11. 7 Court streel. Address Frederick H. Wirtz, .sO XicoU street, New Haven, Conn. New York, September 20-22, 1910.— Seventy iiintb fair of the American Institute, Berkcdey Lyceum Imildiug. 19 and 21 West Forty -fourth street. Address W. A. Eagclson, vVmericau In- stitute. New York. New York, November 9-11, 1910. — Annual ex- liibitinn id chrysantlnMiinnis. Anierirjin Institute, I!t and 21 West Fort v-f.uu't h street. Pasadena. Calif., November 3-5, 1910. — Fall tlM\vi'i' sliow. I'asadciia (Jaidt'iirrs' Assnciatinn. M.irvlaiiri hntel. Aihlr. ss Ant,'ns M<-Leod. 10.11' Alleen av.'iine, Pasa.lena. Calif. St. Louis. Mo.. November 8-12, 1910. — Fourth fall Moral e.\Ulljitiun. St. Luuis Horticultural Society. Coliseum. Jefferson and Washington avenues. Address Otto G. Koenitr, tJ473 Floris- sant avenue. St. Louis. Mo. Worcester, Mass. , November 10. 1910.— Chrysanthemum exhibit i. (Jenesee hall, Oneida suuare. BulletiDS Recently Issued. By the Pepartiueut of Agriculture. Wash- ington. P. f . : "Field Studies of the Crown-Gall of the Grape," hv Geo. G. Hedgcock. "The Common Red Spider," by F. H. Chit- tenden. "Agricultural and Botanical Explorations in Pr.lestine." by Aaron Aaronsohn. '■Tlie Sim Jose Scale and Its Control," by .\. L. Quaiutjince. By the University of Missouri Kxperirnenl Station: "The Principles of Maintaining Soil Fcr tility." by M. F. Miller. "Co-operative Vnfiety Tests of Corn" — "V-i riety Tests of Corn at Columbia." bv M. F. Miller and H. P. Hughes. By the I'nversity of Arizona Kxpi rinii nt Statio'i: Twentieth annual report on "Ad- ministn'tion." "Agricnltuie." "Animal Hus- banilry." "Botany." "Plant Physiology ami Pathology." "Chemistry" and "Irrigation In vestig itions," Wants, For Sale, Etc One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. F'orPlantAdvs,. See Ready Reference Section. Where aoiw^rt are to be mailed from tbii office . aocloielO centi extra to cover Doitaee. etc Situation Wanted— Oct. 1st. by middle aeed German: lifetime experience in pr?enhouse. fruit and truck ea-'denine; can (urnish best rclcrences; private or institution. G.^pdknek. 45 Penn Ave . Sharon. Pa. Situation Wanted -Seedsman 31 years of age. thorouehly experienced experi io clover, crasses field seeds, vefteiables seeks p siiion in olllcc. waregouse or on farm ; will go anywhere. Gerarei 49 Brubacber St . Berlin. Ontario C anada. Sitnation Wanted— By all around Inrist: Ger- man, sintrle: 25 years' experience in this country; first-class erower of rut flowe/s: cam'tion S' ctmn preferred: best o- references Please state wases in first letter. Address Key 195. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a life experience all- around florist ; experienced Grower of roses, car- nations, violets, 'mums and beddine i-Iants; *rc tion of roses preferred: middle aped single, sober state wages. Address Key 187. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— On private place near large town or small ciiy by an experienced gardener, capable of laying out grounds and doing all work pcriainiag to planting growing and care of gar- di-ns: unexceJied references: parlies looking for a reliable, 'teady man of good character and hab- its who knows his business, address Key 144. care .American Florist. Help Wanted— A rose grower to work in rose %• ctions; state wages without board. Cole Bros.. Peoria. III. Help Wanted- For greenhouse w^rk; three or four good potters. Apply to Bassett & Washburn. Hinsdale, III. Help Wanted-Good worker as helper in green- houses; $i2per week: steady voik to the ritht parly. Key 192. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Two good, exp'ticrced potters: good wage* and ^t^-ady job for the ri«ht parties. Mo?H.i-K Greenhouse Company. Ooarga.IU. Help Wanted-Sioele man well i xperienced in carnat on growing tor a large ran^^e hastern lo- cation. \. F. Failknfr. 121 North 17ih St.. Philadelphia, Fa. Help Wanted— Two young men with knc-wledge of ornamiDial nursery stock : furnish refcrer ces: steady place for riyht na'ijes. Vaughan's ^ef,d Store, Chicaeo. Help Wanted— Grower of aencral stock, rosi-s, carnations, chrysanthemunis and mscollanecus plants for up to date commercial establishment. Key >%i. care .American Florist. Help Wanted— A gardener and Hoiist to fake charge of a small ereenhouse and institution grounds aKo vegetable tarden Address Statk PutiUr - THOOL Owat nna Minn. Help Wanted— A s ber A No. I second man: must be a worker: a place cf 40.000 ftet of vlass. where gereral stock is grown: state wapes and send n ferences AxsFL D. CxRi-ENTER Cohoe s N. v. For Sale— Two second hand hot water boilers in a fifsi-ciass condiiiLn one for 6,U00 and one for 6.500 lineal feet of 4 inch pipe. Superior Machine & Boiler Works 840 8.S0VV. Superior St. Chicago- For Sale- Two connected greenhouses, each -Mx 100 feel. OQ lacd 150x350 feet: steam h at: in ihriving village, on junction of two trunk railroad lines. C. A. Simonus. Houseman BIdg. Grand Rapids. Mic h. ForSaie— Retail seed acd florist store well es- tablished in city of 500 OjO practicallv cash trade in both lines; r-ascnable rental, including living apartments: advaniageous if buver speaks Ger- man: teims nSOO.OO. cash Key '74 care Am^r'can F ler st. For Sale or Lease— 16.C00 feet of glass stocked with chrysanihemums carnations, etc. in a city of 40 000. PrnductioQ can be sold at home Large steam-heated eight room house. Would prefer to fell. K. HiNRiCH'^ Racine. Wisconsin . For Rent-Greenhouses. iS.OOi'sq.ft of glas> ; new Richardron hoiler just installed: 15.C0 ' car- nation plants in ♦■eld; everything ready to plant; rent reasonable. Address L. C. Schflt Park Ridge III., or call at Room 710. 34 Clark St.. Coicago. Wanted— Interest in good seed business $».,000 to i7 OUO cash to invest: state full Dart'culars in first leiter. Key 1S5. care American Fl .rist. WANTED Young man with thorough ornamental nursery stock training. Splendid open- ing for right party. Must furnish the best of recommendation. Address Elm City Nursery Co., New Haven, Conn. SECOND-HAND BOILERS We have in stock all kinds of Fire Box, Tubular and Cast Iron Boilers, with all Fronts, etc.. suitable for greenhouses, mills or factories. Write for prices. RYAN BBOTHERS, 545 W. Lake St., CHICAGO . "FOR SALE One fire box hot water boiler, capable of heating 6,0X)feetof 4-ioch pipe, used 4 years: new flues; complete, with grates and smoke box. Price, $225. f. 0. b. here. GEORGE REINBERG. 5 1 Wabash Ave. CHICACO . Situation Wanted By grower, aged 17. broueht up amongst flowers, etc.. by my father, a wholesale and reta'l florist; good worker: willing to do anything around a greenhouse; slate wages, with beard. Address Key 179, care American Florist. Retail Store Manager Advertiser desires to engage a thoroughly com- petent manager for retail store, well located in a leading western city. This is a good opening for an uptndate, p-ogre^sive find reliable man. Stati- age and full particulars of expcience and former emoloymeot. Address Key 18 1, care American Florist. Situation Wanted. On or ab3ut October 1st I shall be able to accept a position with a gr^od house— one who wishes a good, first-class desikjner or decorator, capable cf minagirg or ; cting as buyer. Can pive best of references as to ability and integrity. Would like t » co'respond with any one wishing to hire. Key 184, care American Florist. WANTED. .A seedsman who is thoroughly versed in grass and fifid seeds — one who has had considerable c' pericnce in the house working on ordi rs assist- ing in shipping; also must be capable of buying gras^ and field seeds in the country from the pro du-er. Want a man capable of earning JIOCO ptr y. ar or better. Key 166, care American Florist. Trade Directory (EDITION OF 1910.1 Of the Entire Horticultural Trade of America Is Now Ready for Mailing. Price $3.00, Prepaid. A complete alphabetical list of all American cities, with the names and addresses of all commercial horticulturists therein. A separate list, arranged alphabetical I3', of every commercial horticulturist in this country. These lists are keyed to indicate the special line or lines of each establishment. The book also contains special lists, as follows : Park Superintendents, Horticultural Societies,* Florists' Clubs,* Supply Concerns, Landscape Gardeners, Experiment Stations,* Foreign Houses, Judging Scales, Trade As.sociations,* Botanical Gardens, Catalogue Firms, Seed Growers, Ivearling Cemeteries, Postage Rates, Express Rates, Statistics. *\\'ilh new officers to date. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, U. S. A. 244 Tub American Florist. Aug. 21, Poehlmann's Orchids LARGEST STOCK IN THE WEST And All the Time Getting Biggir Beauties, Valley, Roses American Beauty and other Roses have been so long and so well grown at our greenhouses that there is little need of our calling attention to the excellence of our stock. We lead for quality and quantity. White Killarney, Richmond, Killarney, My Maryland and Perle are coming in great quantities and the quality is the Poehlmann Quality and head and shoulders aboie everything else on the market. Elaster Lilies and Valley all the Year. Our arrangements for a perfect supply of these popular flowers all the year round have long betn perfected and we can always take care of your orders. Chrysanthemums, Our plants never looked better. We shall have a grand supply in all varieties. Carnations- Our field stock is perfect and never looked more promising. We shall be in crop eirly in September. Green Goods of every description. Everytliing Home Grown. Poehlmann Bros. Co. Office and Salesroom, 33-35-37 RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. Long Distance Ptione, Bandolpti 35 Cliicag:o. TK.\DE KEEPING UP. The improvement in the roses noted last week is well maintained and Beau- lies, especially, are coming in excellent shapp for the season. There is a very fair proportion of long stems and all have good foliage and fine flowers. Although they are coming in greatl.v increased numbers they seem to clean up well daily and the demand from city buyers on some days lias been (juite spirited. Maryland is showing up in excellent form and is far and away the finest pink rose on the mar- ket this week. Killarney is not as good as usual, though some very fair flowers are shown. White Killarney is thin and not to be compared with the (lowers of Kaiserin that are shown, this fine summer rose being the best on the market now. Carnations from the young plants are in but they are very short in the stem and poor in color as yet. This is, of course, to be expected at this time. Chrysanthe- mum Golden Glow is arriving spas- modically but the demand is not brisk. Orchids are still scarce. Cattleya labi- ata not being in full cut as yet. Val- ley is variable in quantit.v, some be- ing poor, though in some of the princi- pal wholesale houses there is grand stock of this useful flower. A number of poor gladioli and golden glow con- tinue to cumber the market, only good stock in either of these lines standing any chance of selling. As to business, ever.vbody is satisfied for it must lie classed as quite uo tii the aver.ige for the season. Mondays have been good days of late and the present week was no exception, large numbers of out- of-town orders reaching the whole- salers. Tuesday was not so good but there was little complaint. The mem- bers of the S. A. F. who returned early in the week from the convention re- ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY. Fancy stock for Wed- dings and all occasions. Also full line of all Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies, Greens, Wire Work, Etc. Send for Quotations. CBAS. W. McKEUAR 51 Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO. port having a good time and all we liave spoken to say it was a great con- vention, the Rochester Florists's Club coming in for great praise for its hos- pitalit.v. NOTES. If heljiing a stranger in a strange land brings its own reward, then John Mangel, the well known retailer of Wabash avenue and Monroe street, has a big one coming to him for there is no better friend to the Greek bci.vs who come to this city than he. Nearly three years ago Peter Karavasas came to Mr. Mangel and he gave him work in his store where the boy did well ami was able to keep himself in fair cir- cumstances. Some time ago he fell sick and had to be operated on for appendicitis. This not proving suc- cessful, he was again o])erated on but all to no avail, and he died on Sunday last at the hospital. Everytliing in the way of expense for hospital and doctor's fees, nursing and the best nf attention in every way was cheerfully met b.v Mr. Mangel while the bed- side of the poor lad has been kept igio. The American Florist. 246 Summer Flowers New Beauties, Kaiserin, Rhea Reid, Pink Killarney, Maryland, White Kiiiarney These are the Best Roses for hot weather. We devote a whole range of glass to their growth, and our plants are two to five years old, giving big, strong flowers. Buy Direct of the Grower and Get Fresh Stock PLEASE SEND YOUR ORDERS EARLY Bassett & Washburn store and Office: 76 Wabash Ave., OHIOA.OO Greenhouses; HINSDALE, ILL WE ARE THE BIGGEST Rose growers in the world. But size is not everything, and in addition we aim to have the FINEST STOCK, the best of its kind. During HOT WEATHER FLOWERS require great care in handling, and our facilities at the greenhouses are second to none for properly COOLING OFF the stock before it is shipped to the store. From here it is sent direct to customers by the quickest and cheapest routes. CAN YOU BEAT IT? I American Beauties, Per doz. Long stems $3 00 30-inch stems 2 50 24-inch stems 2 00 20-inch stems 1 50 15-inch stems 1 25 12-inch stems 1 00 Short stems $4 00 to $6 00 per 100 Per 100 Rlctamond, select $6 00 medium $4 00 to 5 00 CURRENT PRICE LIST Per 100 Per 100 Asters 2 00 to 3 00 VaUey 3 00 to 4 00 EasterLUles perdoz.. 150 Asparagus Plumosus, extra auality.. per bunch. 35 to 50 FancyFems perlOOO, 150 ROSES, our selection $3.00 per 100 Klllarney, select 6 00 medium 4 00 to 5 00 Mrs. Marshall Field, select $6 00 medium. ..$4 00 to 5 00 Brldesmsid 4 00to 5 00 Bride 4 00 to 5 00 My Maryland, select 600 medium 4 00 to 5 00 Chatenay 5 00 Ivory 5 00 Peter Reinberg, ^cmcrco! I cheerful throughout by almost daily presents of flowers and fruits from the same source. He was buried on Mon- day at Blmwood cemetery, Mr. Mangel again meeting all the expense of the funeral and burial while he covered the casket in which the lad was buried with choice white roses and lily of the valley. Peter was 18 years old and worked for Mr. Mangel for two years. His illness commenced in January, since when he has been the object of Mr. Mangel's constant care. Mr. and Mrs. Mangel both attended the funeral on Monday. The Raedlein Basket Co., 713 Mil- waukee avenue, is having a catalogue and price list printed and expect it to be ready next week. The catalogue will contain illustrations and will be mailed to anyone, anywhere upon re- quest. Nine cases of ba.skets were re- ceived last week and another ship- ment will arrive next week. R. Raed- lein's neice, Edna Kindler, is expected back from Ebendorf, Germany, where the factories are located and where she had been in the company's interest. Miss Kindler will have charge of the office and Mr. Raedlein will devote his time on the outside. Everyone is in- vited to call at the storerooms and look over the stock while florists vis- iting the city should do likewise as here may be seen practically every- thing in the basket line. The Douglas Boulevard Floral Co., (A. Vanderpool, Mgr.) 60l> Douglas boulevard, delivered a design in the shape of an emblem of the Royal League to 1015 Olive street, where the funeral of David F. Cunningham was held on August 20. The emblem, a cir- cle, square and triangle, was worked out in yellow and the filling color.s were of red, white and blue; roses and immortelles were used. Mrs. Vander- pool returned last week from Brook- lyn, N. Y., where she had been visiting relatives. Mr. Vanderpool stated that he was one of six retailers carrying the union label in this city. Some of the finest valley we have seen is now coming to the Poehlmann, Bros. Co.'s store from the greenhouses. The spikes are long and strong, the bells large and pure white and there is ample foliage. This certainly is ele- gant stock. Among the roses it is dif- ficult to single out any for special mention for all are so good, but Beauty and My Maryland are at the top of the tree for quality. The quantity of all varieties coming in is also large, but it keeps moving, business being very brisk. Joseph Gatelis, gardener at the Wilce residence on Harrison street and Marshfield avenue, is busy putting in new benches and walks in the green- houses. About 1,500 feet of glass are used for the growing of bedding stock for decorating the lawn and premises. The hardy water lily ponds are in fine condition and with the flower beds make the place a beauty spot which attracts the attention of all who pass by. Hoerber Bros, are installing a new 200 h. p. Fairbanks boiler at their plant at Desplaines. The boiler is al- ready on the ground and will be set at once. This is to be used as an auxiliary and in case of a break-down, as the battery already in was fully capable of taking care of all the glass. Harry Manheim is back at his place in the store. Vaughan & Sperry are receiving large numbers of fine Beauties now while orchids, choice valley and other high- class stock is plentiful here and mov- , ing well. 246 The American Florist. Aug. 27, \f YOU ARE LOOKING For Good Stock We recommend sending us your orders regularly. You will find our stock equal tO the bCSt and better than the reSt. Can supply Fancy White Asters Good substitute for White 'Mums. Good YeMow ^IVIums. Golden Glow and othtrs. Beauties, IVIy IVfaryEand, Kaiserin, Jardine, Richmond, Bride, Killarney, Field, Bridesmaid. Carnations, new crop now ready, Red, White and Light Pink; Also Auratums, Tuberoses, Harrisii, Lilies, Valley, Gladioli, and all other stock in season. Green Goods of all kinds Asparagus Sprengeri, Plumosus, Smilax, Ferns carnations J. a BUDL0NG street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 37-39 Randolph Street.^HJCAGO WHOLESALE A Specialty GROWER Of BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS and VALLEY Our Beauties are arriving in excellent order and we have plenty for everybody in all lengths. Our growers are just coming in cut with the brst grade of Orchids (Cattleya labiata), Valley, Asters. Gladioli, and Easter Lilies in full supply and for quality there is nothing to beat them on this market. The Roses are improving right along and cannot be beaten in this or any other market. We want a trial order and are convinced we shall hold your trade. CURRENT PRICE LIST ■ American Beauty Per doz. Long stem $3 00 3)-incti stems 2 50 24 iDch stems 2 00 20inch stems 1 50 15 incti stems 125 12iccti stems 1 00 Short stems . . . i4 03 to $5 00 per tOO Per ICO Richmond, select J6 00 medium $4 00 to 5 CO Ktllarney, select 6 00 medium 4 00 to 5 tO Per too Bridesmaid J4 00 to $5 00 Bride, 4 00 to 5 00 My Maryland, select 6 (0 medium 4 00 to 5 00 Chatenay 5 CO Ivory, 5 00 Asters, 50 to 4 00 tiladloli, named varieties 4 fO to 5 00 in mixture I 5U to 2 00 Roses, our selection 3 00 Per ICO Carnations, $1 DO t > $2 00 Valley, 3 OOlo 4 00 Easter Lilies, per doz 1 50 Sprengeii. 2Sc to 35c per bunch Asparagus Plumosus, extra Quality per bunch 35c to 5 c Fancy Ferns, per 1000 $1 50 VAUGHAN & SPERRY LONG DISTANCE PHONE CENTRAL 2571. 52=54 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO* J. Paulus, 4.j(ll N. Clark street, re- ports that outside of a little funeral woi-k business is very quiet. A broken column five feet high, made up of as- ters, pink gladioli and English ivy, was last week delivered to the Kent residence, 7011 Sacramento boulevard, where the funeral of M. W. Kent was held. A standing wreath five feet high and two feet in diameter was de- livered to the Stewart residence ' on Thome avenue, the latter part of last week. We also noted here a couple of orange trees and a coffee plant, one of the trees standing eight feet high and at present carrying a crop of oranges. The coffee plant is also car- rying pods and seems to be the center of interest at the place. C .W. McKellar is back to businesj after his extended auto tour. He says he had a splendid time all through and as he made some 4,(KMJ miles over good roads in 14 different states with no accident to his machine, except a little tire trouble in the way of fair wear and tear, we can quite believe him. On his return from Rochester he shipped his ear from Buffalo to Detroit, driving the rest of the way and arriving in the city on Sunday, His record run was on the last lap, oOO miles on Saturday. At Peter Reinberg's American Beauty is a strong card, the Howers l)eing fine and arriving in quantity. The teas are also improving right along owing tu the cool nights and, except that the.v are a little sh(n-t in the stem, may al- most be said to be up to winter form. Business keeps up remarkably well here to out-of-town points and the cit.v trade is better. Among the stock showing at Wietor Bros, this week are some elegant Kaiserin. White Killarney and Ricl-.- mond roses, these varieties coming in line shape now. N. J. Wietor has re- turned with an abundance of fish and stories, especially the stories. J. Psenicka is well again and business at the store is good. Some extra fine asters are on view at E. H. Hunt's as well as the usual stock in all lines, which is of first rate quality. W. Lynch is still away with his family at Three Rivers, Mich., and writes that he is enjoying a real good time. \'aughan's Seed Store received a car- load of rhinese narcissus this week and this firm has <;24 cases of Dutch bulbs enroute from New York. Geo. Wienhoeher, of the Fleischman Floral Co., Jackson boulevard, left this week for a two weeks' vacation, re- turing about Labor day. J. F. Klimmer has not been well since Decoration day and his many friends will be sorry to hear that he has not improved as was hoped. Wm. H. Engleheart. of the Idlewlld Grci-nbouses, Memphis, Tenn., is in town for a week or two on a vacation. igio. The American Florist, 247 Cut Flowers | E. H. HUNT FOR ALL OCCASKmS. FLORISTS* SUPPLIES TOO. -SEND FdR PRICE LIST. 76 Wabash Avenue, CHICACIO KENNICOn BROS. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 48-50 Wabash Ave., (^ h I C 9 fl O L. D. Phone, Central 466. ^-'■■■^•■U*' We will have anything in the line o( CUT FLOWERS and GREENS that you may want if anybody has it. at Cbicacro market prices od day of shipment. A. L. Randall Co. 19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO. L. D. Phone Central 1496. Private Exchange All Departments. If you do not receive our price list regularly send for it. J. B. DEAMUD CO. Wholesale Cut Flowerg 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Long Distance Phone Central 3155. W. W. Fuller and family, 4.520 W. Ravenswood park, returned August 8 from a month's outing, which was spent at Druse lake. Mr. Puller is severely tanned and in the best of health and is prepared for another busy season. Wm. Jr. is at present spending a few weeks at Hart, Mich. Miss Julia will attend the Northwest- tern University at Evanston, she hav- ing won a scholarship at the Lake View high school last year. Bud Camp- bell returned August tt from his vaca- tion, which was spent at South Ha- ven, Mich, PICNIC AT HINSDALE. A most enjoyable picnic was given at Hinsdale on Friday last by the boys from Bassett & Washburn's. They gave the picnic, supplying the re- freshments, etc. Bassett & Washburn donated the prizes, as noted below, and E. B. Washburn acted as umpire. It was a gorgeous success, not a hitch occurring to mar the pleasures of the day, and everybody decided that it was one of the mi>st enjoyable picnics they ever attended. The following is a list of events and the winners ; Men's lOO-yard cbiimpionsliip race. — Alex Sinn, first, scarf pin and cuff links. Sewing race for married ladies. — Mrs. Rear- don, first, belt pin. Sausage contest, open to men. — Emil Ober. Qrst. sbirt. Fifty-yard dasb for girls under tfi. — Miss r.ochman. first, roller skates. Stioe races, open to men. — Dave Lnnden, knife; Pauf Wiess, $1. Nail driving contest for ladies. — Mrs. David I.uiiden. first, handbag. >farried men's race. — David Luudeu, first, ntnltrella. bailies' race, ]G years and over. — Margaret I.ynanpt, first, umbrella. Sack race. men. — Joe Hanson, first, pipe. Pinning tail on donkey. — Prizes for every- body; ladies, hat pins; men. necktie. E.C.AMLING THE LARGBST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRAI,LY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 32, 34, 36 RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO. I. D. 'Pboaea Central 1D78 and 1977. We^e Rower MM'l^te Chicago Aug, 24. Roses, Beauty, extra sebect ,.. 3 00 specials 2 50 36in 2 00 30in 150 18io 1 25 15in 100 Short 50® 75 Per 100 " Bride. Bridesmaid, select,. 3 00@ 8 00 medium 2 00@ 2 50 " KillarneT, select 3 00@10 00 mediumaDdshort2 00@ 2 50 ' Kaiserin 3 00@IO 00 Mrs. Jardine 3 00@IO 00 " Chatenay 2 00010 00 " My Maryland 2 OOffilO 00 " Perle 2 009)10 00 " Richmond 3 00010 00 " Uncle John 3O0WIO0O White Killarney, select 4 00@10 00 medium 2 00@ 3 00 Asters 1 00@ 4 00 Chrysanthemums ,. .per doz.. 2 00@ 2 50 Cattleyas per doz., 4 00@ 6 00 Lilium Harrisii . perdoz,, 2 00 10 00®12 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00@ 4 00 Mexican Ivy 75ra 1 00 Adiantum per 100. 75^150 Asparaeus Plum, strings, each. 60@ 75 sprays 3 00@ 4 DO Sprengeri 3 000 4 00 Ferns per 1000, 2 00 Smilax 1 500 2 00 Aug. Jurgens, 2241 Herndon street, is negotiating with G. J. Smith & Son, real estate dealers, 2175 Lincoln ave- nue, for the purchase of a 10-acre tract of land in Grosse Point. The place he is now occupying is alongside of the railroad and is more valuable as a factory site than for growing pur- poses, and if the deal is closed new houses will be erected at Grosse Point and the present property disposed of. Another drawback of the present loca- tion is that the smoke and dirt from the nearby foundry and railroads dark- en the glass and cause a great deal of trouble. Mr. Jurgens has a fine ce- ment basement -KlxlfX* feet which he uses for storage. Some auratums of fine quality, marking the windup of the season were seen here. We also noted a fine stijck of Boston ferns and rubVjers. Mr. Jurgens makes a spe- cialty of growing bulb stock in the winter and bedding plants in the spring. The seven passenger Packard auto is receiving a new coat of paint. T. Corten, who is in charge at the Graceland cemetery, is enjoying a two weeks' vacation. J. Eichenold is in charge during Mr, Corten's absence. Visitors: G. F. Crabli, of Crabb & Hunter Floral Co., Grand Rapids, WIETOR BROS G?owe%"oj Cu< Flowers AH teleeraph and telephone orden siTflC prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing [([TUYWHUi GR0WERS*"SH1PPERS ' „ riJT FLOWER^= V »9 WABASH AVE. ^W ^ HOEfiBEfi BROS. Wholesale Growers of Gst Flowers, Telephone Randolph 2758. Greenhonses: DES PLAINXS. ILL. Store- 51 Wabash Avenue CHICAGO Zech&Mlann Wholesale Florists Room 3 18, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Telephone, Central 3284. Quality Counts.. Let ua have your next order for Roses and Camationv and other SeasoDable Flowers. JOHN KRUCHTEN, 51 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO W. p. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER Kyle & Foerster, WHOLESALE FLORISTS 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. LoDK Distance Phone. Kandolpli 3619. BE YOUR OWN COMMISSION MAN AT THE Flower firowers' Market 60 Waoash Ave, CHICAGO. A Few Desirable Stands For Rent. See JOHN SINNER, Manager. Mich.; Wm. H. Engleheart of the Idle- wild Greenhouses, Memphis, Tenn.; H. A. Philpott. Winnipeg, Man.: J. G. Crozer, Cedar Rapids, la.; J. Temple, Davenport, la., on his wa.v home from the convention; J. C. Quintette, New Orleans, La.; Mr. Baker of Baker Bros., Port Worth, Tex,; Mrs. Arnold and daughter, Omaha, Neb,; Mrs. Reimers, Vincennes, Ind, (other CHICAGO NOTES ON PAGE 263.) 248 The American Florist. Aug. 2J, Field-Grown Carnation Plants Wo guaraiitei- all plants to be in good healtljy i-ondition. IaI us know what varieties you want, or send for complete list and priees. All plants we offer are ready lor shipping now. \^THE LEO NIESSEN CO.. m.ifa%!!g 'i1=S^°fe1»«.. Philadelphia, Pa. ^ Philadelphia. BUSINESS FAIU. The business of the past week was fair for tins season. While there was nil rush for flowers there was a steady ilemand for good stock, at reasonable prices, lioses and asters have some- what improved in quality and move l.'etter but there is no advance in prices and it is not expected that there will be for some time to come. NOTES. Joseph Heacock, the well known grower, was recently nominated for the state senate. The press has re- cently been airing a scandal in con- nection with the construction of a state hospital for the insane and has ad- dressed letters to all candidates. The following explains itself : "No detailed reply to Lindley John- son's report came yesterday from the commission which for nine years has had in its charge the construction of the still incomplete Rittersville state hospital for the insane and in that time has spent more than .$1,700,000 of the state's money." A non-partisan spirit is exemplified in this communication : "I am certainly in favor of a thor- ough investigation no matter who it hurts, and I greatly admire the course 'The Press' has taken in this matter. While I am a candidate on the demo- cratic ticket for the state senate from Montgomery county, I trust that poli- tics can be kept out of this investiga- tion and let us get at the truth for the credit of the state and common de- cency. Joseph Heacock. "Wyncote, Montgomery County." The Rochester convention attracted a number of the leading men in the trade. They have all reached home and are unanimous in pronouncing it a great convention. Robert Craig, J Otto Thillow, Fred Michel!, Edward ileid and others who attended say that the trade exhibit in particular surpassed that of any previous meet- ing. There is general satisfaction over the results and there seems to be a general sentiment that the S. A. F. will continue to make good. It is also hinted that the other societies had bet- ter get in the band wagon. A. Miller, of Skidelsky & Irwin, was in New York last week attending to the shipping of French bulbs and For- mosum lillies for his firm. Mr. Mil- ler reports hulbs are sound and up to size. R. J. Irwin, of the same firm is on a few weeks' vacation, in Maine. M. C. Dunn, (518 Chestnut street, has been in the retail business in that lo- cality for 39 years. He has a regular and reliable trade and is not worrying about dull times. The Philadelphia Cut Flower Co. is handling good stock and reports fa- vorable business. Everybody is glad that Robertson won out in bowling at Rochester. W. J. Baker is handling an excep- tionally fine quality of astei's that sell fast. Berger Bros, were so busy last week that vacations had to be postponed. San Diego, Calif.— Miss K. O. Ses- sions, the enterprising grower of plants of this city, is back at her place of business after a pleasant so- journ in the country. VlioMe flower MM'Kete Philadelphia. Aug. 24. Per 100 Rojes. Beauty, extra 15 00@20 00 first tS 00@10 00 Brides and Maids I 00@ 5 00 ■■ Killarney 1 CO® 6 00 White Killarney 100(7)5 00 .Asttrs 75® 2 00 Cattleyas 50 00@75 00 Gladiolus 2 D0@ 4 CO Lilium Harrisii 6 00@ 8 DO Lily of the Valley 2 00® 3 00 Snapdragons 4 00® 8 OO Sweet Peas 25@ 50 Adiantum -. 75® 1 00 Asparagus per bunch 50 Smilax 15 OOffiiO CO Pittsburg. Aug. 24. Per 100 Rotes. Beauty, special 12 00@15 00 extra 8 00@1Z 00 " No.l 400@ 6 00 " Bride. Bridesmaid 1 00@ 4 00 " Chatenay 1 00@ 4 OO " Killarney I 00@ 4 00 " My Maryland 1 00@ 4 00 '• Richmond 1000 4 00 Carnations 1 CK)@ 2 CO Asters. 1 C0@ I 00 Gladioli 2 00® 5 00 Lilium Longiflorum 6 OPt?' 8 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Sweet Peas 25@ 50 Adiantum 1 50 AsparagusSprengerl. per bunch, 50 strings... per string, 50 " sprays. ,. per bunch, 50 Smilax 15 00 Balttmore. TRADE DULL. Trade here last week was at the lowest ebb. Flowers were abundant and fairly good in quality but stagna- tion pretty well expressed the local conditions. There is no let-up of the protracted drought, and many crops feel the effects of lack of moisture. A A few local showers seem rather to exaggerate than lessen the effects of the dry season. A number of the trade who were attendants at the convention at Ro- chester, have not yet returned, extend- ing their trip to the lakes, the St. Law- rence river and other points of interest to sight-seers, but those who are home came back enthusiastic over the cap- ture of the convention of lOH for this city and pleased with the general ar- rangements and many pleasures and profits of the one just past. The stay- at-homes are equally elated over the prospect of the coming hither of the national society and from now on the Gardeners' Club, which assumed the initiative of the invitation and on which will rest the burden of prepara- tion for the great event, will be imtir- ■ing in its preparation for the meet- ing. It is understood that Mr. Vin- cent, whose election to the vice presi- dency is recognized as a compliment to our locality, has already secured the immense armory of the fifth regiment of the Maryland national guard for the trade exhibition. This is a build- ing of immense proportions, and ad- mirabl.v adapted to show purposes. Mr. Vincent's firm will also entertain the tntire membership of the society at its place at White Marsh and give a prac- tical exemplification of Maryland hos- pitality. Other entertainments and di- versions will doubtless be arranged for and the visitors to our city will lie welcomed and cared for in a fashion which will leave no regrets at their FINE Asters and Gladioli THE McCALLUM CO., loc , 937 Liberty Ave,. PITTSBURG, PA. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Company WHOLESALE GROWERS 222 Oliver Ave., PITTSBURGH, PA. Asters, Gladioli, Beauties, Roses, Sweet Peas. All seasonable flowers. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 15 Diamond Sqaare, PITTSBURG, PA. The Florists' Exchange.... 729 13th Street, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. Solicit ConsignriHnts of First Class Stock. "Honesty Our Motto." Try Us. choice of a meeting place. Many, busi- ness men outside of the meeting ex- press- themselves as gratified at the se- lection of this city for the meeting and will assist the members of the trade in their preparations. S. B. Qeveland. TRADE DULL. Business has been a trifle slow the l)ast week, and stock has not been over-abundant. The early asters arc beginning to go and at this writing are not very plentiful. It will be a few weeks before the later varieties arrive. The exceedingly dry summer is holding back all outdoor stock. Dah- lias are arriving but as yet are not of the largest. Gladioli are plentiful and of good quality. Water lilies still find a good market. A few sweet peas are still coming in, the demand being only fair. A fine lot of Kaiserin roses are a part of the regular stock. Smi- lax and greens are plentiful. Good valley finds a ready market. NOTES. There is going to be a "florists' sec- tion" in the horse parade to be held here Labor day. There will be prizes for the best turnouts as usual, and all florists are cordially invited. The entrance fee is %\. Address J. B. Per- kins, Blackstone building. Most of the boys have returned from the convention and all report a good time, C. B. igio. The American Florist. 249 American Beauties Lily of the Valley, Carnations and all Tea Roses, In lots of one hundred to one thousand. Phone or wire us. WELCH BROTHERS, r...^^. .. Boston, Mass. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Extra large, heavy strings 50c each. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass; RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn. THE MUNK FLORAL GO. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS Columbus, Ohio William Murphy, Wholesale Commission Second-hand Galvanized Wire Stakes for sale. 311 Main Streef, CINCINNATI, OHIO. Providence. Funeral work continues good and counter trade has considerably im- proved over that of last month. In two weeks most of the schools will open and the people that have been away for the summer will commence to arrive home which is looked upon as the opening of the fall trade. Last week found some days extremely busy In funeral orders and first-class stock was in great demand. Carnations are very poor and scarce and what few come in from field-grown plants are soon bought up at good prices. Asters have improved in quality and quantity and there is still too many of the poorer class but there are great num- bers of them used in design work. Gladioli continue plentiful and sell well. Good roses are coming in more abun- dantly and there is not so much poor stock. Killarney, My Maryland. Kai- serin, Richmond and President Carnot are the favorites and seem to be im- proving with each cut. Easter lilies were in good demand. There was also a good demand for lily of the valley caused by several weddings. Some fine dahlias are coming in and sell well. Golden Glow chrysanthemum has made its appearance in limited quantities. Great heads of hardy hydrangeas are extensively used in window decoration and ground work of designs. Some cosmos is seen but not of good quality. Orchids are scarce and in very little demand. Asparagus and all other green goods were in better demand the past week. There is a great influx of all kinds of garden flowers and very little demand for such stock. The weather has been fair with a moderate temperature, very little humidity and very cool nights; frost was reported in some locations one night the past week. NOTES. William Patry, with John F. "Wood, narrowly escaped being drowned from an excursion steamer last Sunday, as he was accidently pushed from the rail of the boat, but, being an ex- pert swimmer, he was rescued none the worse except for the drenching of his clothes. HOLTON&HINKELCO. Wholesalers of Fresh flowers 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. lulloMe flower M^Ket^s Boston. Au?. 24. Per 100 Roses. Beouty. best 20 00@25 00 medium 12 00@15 00 culls 200@ 4 00 Bride. Bridesmaid 1 00@ 4 00 Extra... 5 00@ 6 00 " Rillarne; and Richmond.. 1 00@ 6 CO . " My Maryland 1 0?© 8 00 " Carnot 2 00® 8 00 Carnations, select 75S I DO fancy 1 00® 2 00 Callas 8 00@10 00 Cattleyas 35 00@S0 00 Lllium LonEiflornm 6 00@ 8 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00@ 4 00 Smilan 12 00©16 00 St. Louis. .\ub. 24. Roses, Beauty long stems IS 00@20 00 medium stems 8 00@10 00 short stems 2 00@ 4 00 Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00@ 5 00 Killarney 3 00® 5 00 My Maryland 3 00@ 5 00 Richmond 3 00@ 6 00 Carnations 1 00@ 1 50 fancy 1 iO Asters 1 Of@ 5 00 Easter Lilies 8 OC@10 CO Sweet Peas 20@ 1 50 Adiantum 1 50 Asparagus Sprengeri 2 00@ 3 00 Smilax 12 50015 00 Cincinnati. Aug. 24. Roses. Beauty 1 00® 3 00 Bride. Bridesmaid 2 0O@ 6 00 Golden Gate 2 00® 5 00 Killarney 2 00® 6 00 Richmond 2 00® 6 00 Carnations 1 00® 2 00 Callas 10 00 Daisies 50 Lilium Album and Rubium. per doz. 5) Lllium Auratum per doz,. 1 50 Lilium Longiflorum 10 00ffll2 50 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Adiantum 1 00® 1 50 Asparagus Sprengeri. per bch. 25 Smilai 12 50015 00 Gladiola 3 00® 4 00 MiLWAOKEE. Aug. 24. Roses, Beaatv..per doz.. 5C@3 00 Bride. Bridesmaid 3 00® 6 00 " Killarney 3 00® 8 00 " Richmond 3 00® 6 00 Carnations 2 00® 3 00 Asters 1 000 2 OO Gladioli 3 00© 5 00 Lilium Giganteum.. per doz., 1 50 10 OO Lily of the Valley 3 0C@ 4 00 Magnolia 35 Snapdragon 2 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas 25® 50 Adiantum 1 50 Asparagus per string. 500 60 Plumosus, per bunch, 35® 50 Sprengeri, " " 35 Ferns. Fancy per 1000. 150 Galax perlOOO. 150 20 Smilax per doz., 1 50 Alex. Miller and wife, formerly pro- prietor of the Rhode Island Green- houses here and now foreman on the Greene place at Dallas, Tex., paid us a visit on Sunday on his way home from the convention at Rochester, N. Y. Mr. Miller reports the convention one of the greatest affairs of the kind. He says the Greene place contains 300,000 feet of glass and 3,000 acres of land. William Tarbox was in town the past week and reports his display of dah- lias and asters finer this season than JvJ>.il..lt.».ii..li.'M'Mr'fP'M'Mr'll'M"irfr'WERS SHIPPED BY P. J. SIV1ITH« Are the best product o( the best growers for the New York market. Adiantom Croweanam.sold here excluslvelT. 49 VftSt 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 1998 Madison Sanare. ' 252 The American Florist. Aug. 27, Convention Notes. One of the familiar faces seen in the lobby of the Hotel Seneca and in Con- vention hall was that of W. H. Sie- brecht, Jr., the florist lawyer of New York, with that calm, pleasant ex- pression which indicates perfect en- joyment, not at all the same Mr. Sie- brecht that is seen in court cross-ex- amining delinquents. Emil Leuly, of West Hoboken, N. J., rode from New York to Montreal and back to Rochester on a bicycle to at- tend the convention, covering 832 miles In 10 days. Mr. Leuly returned home on his wheel. We regret to state that J. V. Phillips, of Brooklyn, was taken suddenly ill while attending the convention, leaving for home Wednesday evening. We trust it is not serious. Signs. — A street car doing business as a lunch wagon was labeled "A Has- been" and a cottage on the way to Manitou bore the legend "Seldom In." Wm. R. Smith, of Washington, D. C, In his eighty-third year, was a notable flgure at the meetings, taking vigorous part in many of the discussions. "The sweetness of low prices never equals the bitterness of poor quality." Ionia pots are pots of best quality. (Card of Ionia Pottery Co.) J. H. Piesser, of North Bergen, N. J., left the convention for the Thousand Islands and Montreal. He expects to be gone about two weeks. W. G. Matthews and family, of Day- ton, O., were under the weather dur- ing the opening days of the convention with stomach trouble. Persons not in the trade to the num- ber of 2,300 approximately, paid ad- mission to the trade exhibition, the fee being 2.5 cents. President-elect Asmus and Mrs. As- mus are spending a week along the St. Lawrence and will probably visit Que- bec and vicinity. Chas. Weber reports that he will have a new carnation out by Novem- ber 1 which promises to eclipse his famous Victory. J. R. Freeman says the magic pencils distributed by the Chicago delegates wrote Baltimore instead of Chicago. A. Schloss gave away one of his beautiful bouquet holders to every Single lady attending the convention. Wm. R. Smith will be the guest of his friend, Andrew Carnegie, at Skibo Castle, Scotland, next summer. Ed. Winterson's many friends are still wondering why he was not on hand. Prank Traendly is always obliging, but that water errand was an imposi- tion. Conventions are diiterent, somehow, when Rudd and Watson remain away! Ballast.— P. J. Foley, Chicago, and Frank H. Traendly, New York. The band concerts were a notable feature of the convention. Ask Billy Rickards how long it takes the moon to get full. ~~ Sparling: Events. Snail Race. — Carney. Pittsburg, first prize, ambreUa; Luetchford, Rochester, secood, twi of cigara. Backward Race. — Caroey, Pittsburg, first grtze, umbrella; Swan, Phlladclptila, second ottle of Peruna. Pipe Race. — Robertson. Montreal, first prize. box of cigars: Reld. Plilladelphla. second, pipe. Elephant Race. — Geo. Prevoots. E. Swartzen- DUrg, Rocliester, first, box 50 cigars; Geo. Cramer, John Bolamer. Rochester, second, box 25 cigars. Time Race. — H. Brush, Rochester, first; Phil. Merker, '^latbush, N. Y., second. Pot Ball Game. — Mrs. P. Traendly. New York, first, barometer; L. H. A. Kline, Towson, Md., second, umbrella. Pat Man's Race.— Chas. Crltchell, Cincin- nati, first, pair cuff buttons; John J. Perry, Baltimore, second, umbrella. Ladies' BOyard Dash, — Mrs. E. Clinch. Buf- falo, first, band painted vase; Mrs. E. Zlrk- man, Philadelphia, second, hand painted dish. Girls' 60-yard Dash — Ruth Ticker. Rochester, first, picture; Katherlne Salter, Rochester, sec- ond, nail file. Boys' 50-yard Dash. — Walter Lavine, Roches- ter, first, pair military brushes; Roland Pofthl- mann, Chicago, second, watch. Shoe Race, free for all. — Fred Thompson, first, umbrella; Geo. Smith, second, umbrella. Blind Man's Race. — E. Schwartzenburg, Roch- ester, first, traveler's clock. Judges, R. G. Salter and Geo. Crosman. Ball Game. Rochester. 8. A. F. J. M. Keller. C. Graham. R. G. Salter. — Curtice. John Suhr. Dave Scott. Fred. Vlck. W. H. Carney. Albert Reiss. D. W. Ludwlg. Peter Hess. O. Boucher. Wm. Purcell. — Swan. Ticker. Geo. Schaeffer. J. Manda. Total Rochester 1 2 — 3 S. A. F 4 3 10 8 2 1—28 Umpire — E. S. Osborne. Prizes — One hall club, one pair military brushes, two bill cases, two safety razors, one fountain pen, one sprayer, one silver shaving set. Team Prizes — ^Bowling, Washington, first. 2417. Whllidin cup. Buffalo, second. 2351. Mlchell cup. Philadelphia, third, 2245. Foley cup. High games three games — Washington. 873. Kasting cup. Team high first two games — Washington. Bayersdorfer. High totals by individuals of teams, C. Gra- ham. 558, Grand Central cup. High score by Individual, Wm. Cooke. 222. silver cup. Greatest number of strikes, Ernst, Washing- ton. 15, Vaughan cup. Greatest number of spares, Richmond, Balti- more, Dreer cup. Highest score. Robertson, Philadelphia Press, won by J. A. Shaw. Over 50 years of age. McClure, Buffalo. No. strikes. 15. Geo. H. Cooke. Individual Bowling. Championship Medal, Robertson, Philadelphia. W. H. Carney, first. .^05. silver cup. A. G. Scott, second. 2fl5. cuff buttons. F. H. Adgate. third. 294. stick pin. C W. McKellar. fourth, 283. silk umbrella. J. Wilson, fifth. 274. Gem Jr. safety razor. L. H. A. Klein, sixth. 245. stick pin and cuff buttons. J. W. Shaw, seventh, 244. traveling case. M. Bloy, eighth. 2.35. watch fob. S. D. Dyslnger. ninth. 227. traveling watch. Allan Pierce, tenth. 220. cigar cutter. Press Totals. J. A. Shaw 2.36 J. H. Pepper 186 Contest by winners of high scores in team matches and high Individuals. Cooke 110 204 Mansfield 163 167 Graham 172 ISS Robertson (first) 162 216 Vlck 134 153 Melsem 164 149 Richmond 162 168 Olsem 146 177 Murphy 200 152 Carney 172 1.57 Fenrlch (second) 181 188 Scott 161 145 Contest by Men Over 50 Years Old. Shaw 1.33 121 McClure ISO 181 Vlck 138 188 Slebrecht 110 127 Barry 124 Club Bowling Scores. Washington, Cooke 144 105 222 Schaffer 155 204 147 Simmons 140 127 179 Ernst 131 134 170 McLennon 189 155 155 Buffalo. Neubeck 151 136 147 McClure 137 149 154 MansfieH 175 144 211 Wallace 165 145 141 Kasting 145 134 117 Philadelphia. Robertson 178 166 165 Dodis. J 134 140 146 Bachelor, 1 127 139 182 Connor, D 113 161 1,56 Graham. W 160 122 156 Baltimore. Richmond 192 155 172 Lehr 116 141 120 Perry 156 123 118 Klutch 173 177 119 Slebold 141 153 167 Chicago. Olscm 136 Wilson 105 Asmus 150 Vaughan 134 Y'arnall 158 Cincinnati. Murphy, Ray 152 Hechman 139 .Suuderbruch 147 Westruck 132 Crltchell 105 Long Island City. Donaldson 145 Slebrecht. W. H., Sr 138 Elusman 164 Kessler 170 Meisem 186 New York, O'.Mara, P 161 Berry, R. E 119 Scott. W. C 141 Mandel, Joe 104 Fenrich, J. S 144 Cleveland. Knoble 141 Warnke 91 Cushman 100 Harrison 98 Graham. C 200 Rochester. Hamm. P 135 Keller. I. M 115 Keller, J. F 143 Vlck, A 161 Vlck, C 146 Detroit. Fetters 132 Bahaley 145 Sullivan 160 Watson. R 125 Watson, H 99 165 133 134 148 171 161 115 106 178 182 124 132 122 131 156 116 130 199 154 150 186 89 117 110 164 126 90 117 141 123 127 125 134 125 105 Individual Prizes. W. D. T. C. A. H. Carney 1 J. Scott 2 H. Adgate 3 McKeliai 4 Wilson 5 L. II. A. Klein 6 J. A. Shaw 7 Bloy. M 8 Pierce. Allan 9 Slebrecht. W., Jr 10 Streit, Jos 129 Scott. D. J 122 Cushman. B. T 73 Daut, F Ill Hlelsoher, W. E 89 Luly. E. J 108 Arnold, Chas 102 Robey, C. L 91 Bauer. P. C 91 Moss. F. H 83 Kline. L. H. A 115 Boone. J. W 126 Bloy. M 101 Traendly. F. H 102 Manda. W. A 105 Thoman. F 05 Thoman. P 120 Tllton, L. M 120 Baur. A Ill Slebrecht. H Ill Patterson. W. B 100 Carney. W. H 165 McKellar. Chas 142 Adgate. T. H 128 Ludwlg. I. H 160 Dyslnger 104 Plavden 80 Bartsch. H. H 84 Whlttman, P. C 81 Coles. W. W 109 Bowers. Chns 89 Papworth. Harry 82 Richards. W. E 95 Walker. J 117 Ernst. Otto 85 Muller. J 112 Shaw. J. A 1,59 Roehrs. J.. Jr 102 Wilson. A 144 Marquavdt. F 84 Selhrecht. Jr 132 Pierce. E. A 87 Pearson. W. R 106 Schuly. 1 96 Ladies' Individual, 172 162 125 146 141 153 110 147 121 118 146 127 137 157 104 155 94 150 193 124 103 95 129 194 134 127 116 89 140 150 104 89 132 102 305 295 294 283 274 245 244 233 226 22S i73 80 75 107 109 83 71 67 120 130 97 142 92 13T 108 90 140 141 166 12.3 86 53 86 87 108 99 84 126 85 88 130 96 94 148 109 68 Strikes. Mrs. Whitman 5 Mrs. McKellar 3 Mrs. Traendly 2 Mrs. Moltz 2 Mrs. Shaeffer 2 Mrs. Bauer 4 Mrs. Cooke 5 Mrs. Asmus 1 Mrs. Klein 5 Mrs. Herr 2 Won by Mrs. Klein. Spares. Mrs. Traendly 5 Mrs. Asmus B Mrs. Moltz 3 Mrs. Shaeffer 6 Mrs. Bauer 3 Mrs. Asmus Q Mrs. Herr 3 Mrs. Kasting 6 Won by Mrs. Katt* ing. 1. Mrs. •> Mrs. 3. Mrs. 4. Mrs. 5. Mrs. fi. Mrs. 7. Mrs. 8. Mrs. ^■ Mrs. i. Mrs. Total Bowling. Wlttman (2,54) Rcinberg cup. McKellar (2.50) Darling cup. Traendley (240) Balsley cup. Moltz (232) sliver cup. Shaeffer. (227) art pottery. Bauer (215) cut glass. Cooke (210) gold brooch. Asmus, (196) kodak. Klein (194) picture. Herr (187) hat pin. tgto. The American Florist, 263 Qeorge Cotsonas& Co. ealers Wliolesaleand Retail in all kinds of Ever^retns ^B^Hf Fane; and Dagger i ^BKmf Ferns, Bronze and ' ^Mp Green Galax. Holly. 'Ttr Leucothoe Sprays, ' * Princess Pine, Etc.. Delivered to all parts of United stales and Canada 127 W. 28th St. bet. 6th & 7th Aves., Uoui Ynrk Telephone 1202 Madison Square. ''*'' """ NOW READY FOR SHIPMENT. Southern Wild Smilax Can fill all orders, large or small, promptly. on receipt of same. Give us atrial. Weknow wecan please you. Caldwell the Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Perpetuated and Natural Sheet New Crop Ferns, Fancy and Daggers NOW READY, Price $1.25 per 1000. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. - We Issue to Members a - CREDIT LIST with Quarterly Sapplements. The list now con- tains b> tweeo 7.000 and 8,000 names. Membership fee, $10,00 including privilege of obtaioiog unlim- ited number of commercial ratings at cost. We also collect accounts at standard rates. National Florists' Board of Trade, f «"■«•«. NEW YORK Wichita, Kans. Continued dry weather and the usual routine of dull business and summer work at the store and greenhouses will about sum up the situation. The ex- treme hot and dry spell has been broken by about 10 days of cooler weather accompanied by local rains, mostly in light showers of variable ex- tent but making good growing condi- tions while they lasted. However, it gave no surplus, and with the weather conditions changing back to dry again We are against the original proposition. Business is running in volume about the same as last year for same period, funeral work furnishing the bulk of it, and the amount of home grown stock entering into the trade here at this time is probably the lightest for years. Gladioli are about all in, dahlias not Worth considering; asters are only fit for design work and are rapidly get- ting scarce at that. So that the slack trade has its recompense in the corre- spondingly smaller amount of stock it Is necessary to buy — and there is never much to be made on summer stock. NOTES. The Fairview Greenhouses and the Arm of Cain & Dugan are no more. The greenhouses were torn down at close of the spring season, and it was planned to rebuild upon a new location near the cemeteries, but at the last minute a "hitch" occurred with the real estate owner concerning some points in the lease, and, although part of the material had been moved to the new location, the deal was declared off and the whole thing fell through. Mr, Cain has taken a position with Chas. P. Mueller and Mr. Dugan has taken charge of the Bixby greenhouses and, we understand, has sold part of the greenhouse material to Mr, Bixby, A woodland camping scene in one of the show-windows of W, H, Gulp & Co.'s store elicited numerous favorable remarks for fidelity to nature and de- tail. It also brought a grouch from the office boy who complained that he Henry M. Robinson & Co. Wholesale Commission Florists. Cnt Flowers %^^-^?'^'-<'y<^^^ ^"- ; and Florists' Supplies. Bronze and Green Galax $1.00perlOOO: $8.50 per 10 000 Lencothoe Sprays $1.00 per lOO; $7,50 perlOOO DAQQBR Southern Wild Smilax, Branch Laurel, Laurel Festooning, SI OO ner lOOn Green and Sphagnum Moss, Boxwood Sprays. *i.u«per IWIO A large stock constantly on hand. Can fill orders at a moment's notice. Telephone or telegraph relephones: 2617-2618 Main; Fort Hill 25290. 15 Province Street and 9 Chapman Place. fANCV $l.O0per 1000 BOSTON. MASS. FANCY TERNS, $1.25 per 1000 New Crop Oalax. Bronze or Green. Sphadnam Hobs, laree bales . LeDcolhoe Sprays, Green and Bronze.... Boxwood loi Moss, in barrels for bancini; baskets. $1.25 per 1000; 10.000, $7.50 $1-25; 6 bales. $7,C0, Eitri fine ^••- $t,00perl00; $7.50 per 1000 .. per bunch, 35c; 50pound case $8.50 .$2.tODer barrel Florists in tbe Middle and Western States can save money by placine their orders with us A trial order solicited MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies, 38-40 Broadway, All phone connections. DETROrT, MICH. Greens, Galax, Leucothoe, Evergreens and Ferns Laurel Wreathing, Needle Pines and Slieet Moss Shipped to all parts at lowest prices. We are strictly wholesale. Write for present prices and full particulars to S^ANACLEGGIN, could not keep the window clear from finger prints. He received but cold comfort from the window trimmer. The change in the weather gave an opportunity to house some carnations. Chas, P. Mueller has practically all of his benched; W. H. Gulp & Co, have one house to plant yet which they ex- pect to do this week. Chrysanthemums are looking well at both above named places, F, Kuechenmeister is erecting a new residence, Mr, Kuechenmeister struck it about right with a house of asters, they having behaved much better dur- ing the dry spell than outdoor stock. W. I. Chita. Miscalculation. "The hairy worm, observing that the sun was on the meridian, ventured forth from its hiding place. "Along came a minion of the city forester and spattered it with poisoned spray. " 'And I thought,' gasped the worm with its dying breath, 'that all I had to dodge was the early bird!' " 'Haec fabula docet, in medio non tutissimus ibis,' " Here is a bit of nature-faking or else carelessness in the choice of words. Hairy worms indeed. But the fable teaches that "eternal vigilance is the price of safety." The gardener, of course, knows that worms are to be looked for in the morning. "In medio tutissimus est," is for the garden- er also (not too much enthusiasm,) Reminds me of the motto of the American Florist: "More comfort amidships, but we are the first to touch unknown seas," Such saws are all good in cases where they fit, but : What is good in one case, is not, there- fore, good in all cases, (in applying poison). "Fines schiekt sich nicht fur AUe." Watch the corners, keep in the middle of the road, be progressive, conservative, anything, but don't get caught, E. B. Logansport, Ind, Roan Mountain, Te nn. Orris Root. The orris root so familiar to lovers of perfumes should really be called iris root since it is made from the roots, or rather rootstocks, of several species of iris, especially Iris German- ica, the common blue flag of the gar- dens, and Iris Florentina, a white va- riety. It is reported that the root has to be dried and preserved for some time before the fragrance is fully developed. The freshly dug plants have no fra- grance, — American Botanist, Bogfus Order Swindler. Washington, July 21.— Vernon Jett, a young man out of a job, applied to several Rochester seedsmen and nur- serymen asking for the privilege of acting as their agent. He was em- ployed and sent in a number of alleged orders upon which commissions were demanded and paid. Yesterday he was arrested by postofflce inspectors for violating the postal laws. His alleged orders were claimed^ to be bogus. The Perry Nursery Co, and the Herrick Seed Co, were the com- plainants. They claim to have been defrauded to the extent of about $50 each. When taken before United States Commissioner Taylor, Jett pleaded guilty to the charge and was held to the grand jury. He is in Jail await- ing indictment and says he is anxious to plead in court so as to begin his term and have it over as soon as possi- ble. The grand Jury is in session.-^ Rochester Post and Express. Hastings, Neb. — C. B. Tanner & Co. have Just purchased of U, S, Rohrer 11 lots in Wemple's sub-division and will greatly enlarge the business. They will build more greenhouses as well as more extensively engage in the busi- ness of supplying the demand for flowers, shrubbery and plants of every kind. These additional lots will give them a large and valuable tract for this expansion, $4,500 was the price paid by C. B, Tanner and his father, S, B. Tanner, of Lincoln, for these lots, They are Just completing a large addi- tion to the plant 254 The American Florist. Aug. 27, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below.the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders, Chicago. EitabHthad in 18S7. m^. FLORMST 739 Buckingham Place, L. D. Phone Grao-land 1112. Seed U8 your retail ordera, WE HAVE THE BESTIFACIUTIES IN THE CITY Cincinnati, O. JULIUS BAER, 138- 140 E. Fourth St. Lonit Distance 'Phone. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 6O KEARNEY STREET. Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, Mich. B. A. FISHER CO. Wholesale and RetaO Florists. We Handle Everythine; ia Season. Milwaukee, Wis. CCPollworthCo. ^..^l.^l^^^^. Wisconsin. Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mall. Telephone and Telegraph orders filled promptly with the choicest stock. Indianapolis, Ind. BertermaonBros.Co. FLORISTS .241 Massachusetts Ave WASHINfiTON D. C. AVOCBROSX^ ^m Gude's Washington D. C. I4th and N Streets. Also 1601 Eutaw Placi, Baltimore, Md« J. DAN BLACKISTONE Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Mianl and Gratiot Avenoes. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cat Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas CiQr» Mo. WILLIAM L. ROCK, Flower Co., will carefiilly execute ordera for Kaniaa City and any town In Missouri, Kansas or Oklahoma. Mention the Anierican Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. The Most Central Location in City. F. H. WEBER Boyle and Maryland Aves. CUT FLOWERS AND PLANTS. Phones; Bell. Lindell 2153; Kinloch Delmar 7b8. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. Write, Wire or Phone Your Orders to 1406 Olive Street. Regular discount allowed on all orders, either Plants or Cut Flowers. Phones BcU, Main 2306; Kinloch Central 4981 Mention the American Florist when writinfj New York. EstabUshed 1849 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway Telephones; 1662-1653 Columbus. Choice Gut Flowers Kansas City HEADQUARTERS Alpha Floral Co. 1 105 Walnut St., Kansas City, Mo. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS. 1415 famvm St. rsJfZ^rSh Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhc Park ....Floral Co. 3. A. VALENTINE. President. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. G. Geo. C. Shaffer, = a FLORIST a tf rbone 2416 Main 14th & Eye Stt., M. W Write. Telegraph or Telephona. Mention the American Florist when writing Montreal. All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties. Orchids and Valley always on band, Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and Vicinity on Telegraphic Order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124 TREMONT ST. Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. 6ASSER COMPANY, (g[L[l^[l[L^[|^[a)pjSfe We Cover All Points In Obii. I rp/o. The American Florist. 255 |\ni^¥r»\Trr /\T| CW^ n AH/mC ^"^ ^^ delivered for the trade In other cities by the UCjiUllO UK vL 1 rLUTTtKj nrmsbelow, the Leadmg Retailers m the cmes indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Kansas City, Mo. Geo. M. Kellogg Flower and Plant Co., S06 GRAND AVE. KANSAS CITY and PLEASANT HILL, MO Will fill all orders for Cut Flowers, rtmera' Desl^s, Wedding and Birthday Gilts that ma? be entrusted to thexn, ttention the « -"le can Florist when writing Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl ^ Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247. We are in position to fill promptly all mail. telephone, telegraph and cable orders with best qnalitv stock in season. Pittsburg, Pa. A. W. SMITH CO. KEENAN BLDG. Lveeit Floral Establishment in America Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Rochester, N: T. J,B. KELLER SO NS, r FLORiSTS. I 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Kodiester Phone 606. Long Dia. Bell Phone tlM St. Paul, Minn. L L. MAY & CO. Order your flowers for delivery in this section from the LEABIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice DANIELS 5f FISHER Order by mail, telephone, teletrraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels. Denver" Atlanta, Ga. '^^ Atlanta Floral Co. 4 1 Peachtree Street. Anderson, S. C. THE ANDEBSON FLORAL CO. 533 MARSHALL AVK. MICHIGAN. Offers will be carefully cared for by HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist ol GRAND RAPIDS New York. Eatablished 1 874-. DARDS N. E. Corner 44th St. * and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress. PARDSFLOR. Broolclyn, New Yorli. "WILSON" 3 andS Greene Ave. and 339 to 347 Greene Avf . Greenhouses: Short Hills. N. J. Deliveries in NEW YORK. LONG ISLAND a nd NEW JERSEY Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray 913 Grand Av«. All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attenlion Louisville, Ky, JACOB SCHULZ, 550 So. Fourth Avenue. Colorado Springs, Colo. FRANK F. CRUMP, Wholesale and Retail Florist New York. MYER, FLORIST, 'KSLf' Steamship Sailings. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTED. August 30. Moltke. Ham.-Amer., 2 p. m., Hoboken Pier. New Amsterdam. HoU.-Amer., 10 a. ra.. Hobo- ken Pier. Krouprinz Wilhelm, N, Ger. Llord. 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier. FROM BOSTON. Ivernia. Cunard. 5 p. m.. Cuuard Wharf. August 31. Mauretauia, Cunard. 9 a. m., Piers 54 and 5G, North River. Teutonic, White Star, 3 p. m., Piers 60 and 61. North River. Pi'unsylvanin, Ham.-Amer.. 3 a. m., Hob. Pier. FROM BALTIMORE. Breslau. N. Ger. Lloyd. 2 p. m., Pier 0. Locust Point. September 1, La Lorraine, French. 10 a. m., Pier 42. North River. Grosser Kurfuerst, N. Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier. September 2. Marquette. Red Star. 10 a. m.. Pier 59. North River. September 3. California, Anchor. 9 a. m.. Pier 64, North River. St. Louis. American, 10 a. m.. Pier 62, North River. Caronia, Cunard, 10 a. m.. Piers 54 and 50, North River. Virginia, French, Pier 84. North River. Chicago, French. Pier 84, North River. Baltic. White Star, 11 a. m.. Piers GO and 01. N..rtli River. Lniiviilic, White Star-Dom., Daylight. K, -Vu^usta. Victoria, Ham.-Amer., 10 a. ra., Hoboken Pier. Alexander McConneil, 571 fifth Ave., Windsor Arcade, NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls: 487 and 488 38th SI. Cable address: Aiexconnell. Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. Y. Flowers "'Quality W. J. Palmer & Son, 3n4 Main St. Mention the American Florist when writiBtO Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Will AH your orders for designs and cut flo»wr« In NORTHERN OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing OajTton, O. Matthews. FLORIST 16 W. 3rd Sfr^et. Flowers in any arrangement for all occasions, for Dayton and vicinity. Long dis. Phonea Mention the American Florist wh'-.n wrxtmg St. Paul, Minn. HOLM & OLSON, ST. PAUL The Leading Floristsof the Northwreat Orders will be well cared for anywhere in MINNESOTA AND THE DAKOTAS. Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. J. w. FLORIST, '''YiZX"' 218W.4tliSt. Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable florist Only the Beat 86 Yonge Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and pnarsnfee safe arrival. Dunlop's 256 The American Florist. Aug. 27, The Seed Trade. American Seed Trade Aasoclallon. K. L. PagcGrccno, N.V.. Pn-sid.-nt: L.H. Vautrhan. ChicaKO. First Vicel'n-sident; M. H. Duryca. New York, Si-cond Vice- President: C.E. Kendel. Clevelahd.O.. Sec- retary and Treasurer. sH George C. Watson is revising Buisl's catalogue. VISITED Chicago : W. Atlee Burpee and Robert Buist of Philadelphia, Pa., returning from California. Onion Sets are now mostly pulled and on the racks. The very late planted fields — small acreage — will be helped by the past week's rain. The daily papers report considerable damage to crops in Japan and private cable advices confirm serious damage to lily bulb crops. Details are not yet at hand. Kentucky Bluegbass seed is quoted at 20 to 22 cents, with nothing offer- ing, as compared with 10 to 13 cents this time last year. Indications are that these prices will advance. Washington, D. C— There is much sympathy for F. W. Bolgiano on ac- count of the serious illness of his only son, a promising lad of 10 years. He has been ill for over four weeks with the malady known as infant paralysis, which, contrary to popular belief, does not confine its ravages to infants. For a time his life was despaired of but it is now believed that he will recover. Seedsmen present or represented at the Rochester convention were Vaughan's Seed Store, Henry A. Dreer, A. T. Boddington, Henry F. Michell Co., Rickards Bros., Skidelsky & Irwin, W. W. Barnard Co., Peter Henderson & Co., J. D. Imlay, R. & J. Farquhar Co., Thos. J. Grey & Co., and besides these the local people who were active in convention matters were James Vick's Sons, Vick & Hill and Crosman Bros. Onion Sets at Chicago are in shel- tered crates in the fields now and cur- ing. Fortunatel.v most were dug in advance of the rains of last week. Sets were never of better quality here or harvested in drier condition. Quite a number of crates standing in the fields in racks were unroofed by the windstorm of August 23 and some of the top crates in the racks were wet by rains. Bright weather followed, however, and it is believed the sets will dry ou^ atisfactorily. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. SAN JOSE, CALIF. Chicago. — Prices on the board of trade August 24 for grass seed were noted as follows : Timothy, ifO to ^7 per 100 pounds. White clover from 20 cents to 25 cents. Milwaukee, Wis.— S. G. Courteen, the well known seedsman of this city, is reported to have bought the beau- tiful country estate comprising 100 acres and a number of fine buildings at Oconomowoc, known as La Belle Knoll. Swiss Chard Seed, according to a re- cent treasury decision, is dutiable as "beet seed" and not as "seeds not specially provided for under paragraph 266, tariff act of 1909." The protest came from Comstock, Ferre & Co., Hartford, Conn. Philadelphia, Pa.— Walter P. Stokes has returned from a two month's tour of Europe. He was accompanied by S. F. Willard of Wethersfield, Conn. They thoroughly enjoyed the trip. Mr. Stokes states that on account of a cold and wet season nearly all the European seed crops are short. — R. J. Irwin, of Skidelsky & Irwin, has just returned from two weeks of camping in the Maine woods. He was accompanied by Mrs. Irwin. They sojourned at Camp Oshaloosa as the guests of Frank Mitchell, a well-known florist of Wa- terville. Me. Mr. Irwin modestly ac- knowledged catching a number of black bass that weighed three pounds each. Duty on Hyacinth Bulbs. Hyacinth bulbs are dutiable under the provision in paragraph 203, tariff act bf 1909, for "hyacinth, astilbe, die- lytra, and lily of the valley clumps," and not under the last provision in the paragraph for "all other bulbs, bulb- ous roots or corms which are culti- vated for their flowers or foliage." This is a decision of the United States general appraisers, New York, August 12, and is in the matter of pro- test 390332 of Joseph Breck & Sons against the assessment of duty by the collector of customs at the port of Bos- ton. The following is from "Treasury Decisions" of August 15 : "Waite, general appraiser : The goods in question are hyacinth bulbs. It is conceded by both sides that they are dutiable under paragraph 2G3, tar- iff act of 1909, but each contends that classification should be made under a different clause thereof. The para- graph, in so far as pertinent hereto, reads as follows: '263. * * * Hyacinth, astilbe, dielytra, and lily of the valley clumps, $2.50 per 1,000; * * * all other bulbs, bulbous roots or corms which are cultivated for -^». JohoBodiler&SonsCo. Gardena, Calif. \71iolesale growers of Sweet PeaS, Tomatoes, Lima Beans, Lettuce, Asters, Cosmos and other Flower Seeds. ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, CaL Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GAR DEN SEEDS NewPrlce List of M? Celebrated WINTER FLOWERING Sweet Pea Seed Is beine mailed. If yon have cot received a copy please send for one. New crop of seed will be ready around July 15 next. ANT, C. ZVOLANEK, Bound Brook, N.J. XO XMK TRADI HENRY METTE, Qnedlinbnrg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) SDeCialtiCS: S'^^'o^SfS' Cabbages Carrots, Kohl Rabi. Leek. Lettuces, Onloni. o|jcviuii.i«,j. peag Radishes, Spinach. Turnips. Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Beeonias Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias. Larkspur, Nasturtiums Pansies, Petunias. Phloxea Pnmulas. Scabious, stocks. Verbenas. Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. mNRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES, (mixed), the most perfect and moit beautiful in the world. $5.00 per oz., $1.50 per Hoz., 7Sc per 116 oz. postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds oBered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast droonds. and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I ALSO GROW LARGELY SEEDS ON CONTRACT. Lily Bulbs Ready for Immed- iate Shipment. Per lOOn p . ,!-/), LUlum Formosum, 7-9 $65.00 Lilium Jamesi, 6-7... $72 00 8-10 87.60 " ■• 7-9 '. gj'oo 9-10 90.00 Narcissus Paper White Grand LlUum Hamsli, 7-9 90.00 14 up, 1000 to case 11.00 This stock is of the finest grade obtainable. No better stock is being offered. Skidelsky & Irwin Co., 1215 BelzBldg.^ PHILADELPHIA, PA. Fall Bub Catalogue If you have not received a copy send for it. James VicK's Sons Rochester, New^ York The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GroMrers for the Trade Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Etc. a°ngVilc^^n^i'n^'"^^° MILFORD, CONN. GET QUOTATIONS FROM LANDRETH SEEDS which SUCCEED Bloomsdale Farm. High-class Seeds, BiUbs, Plants, Shmbs and Nursery Stock. (< )> Bristol, Pa. S. M. IsbeU & Co., Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Bean, Cncnmber, Tomato, Pea, Muskmelon. Squash, Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Com. Correspondence solicited. Carl R. Gloeckner. President. 76 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY COLO STORAGE LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS $12.50 per 1000 in cases of 2000 only. Finest German, not Dutch grown. Read? now, For Fall Delivery 1910 Our own imports from Japan. Per 1000 Ullnm LOn^orum Multiflorum, 7-9 $50 00 ','. .' Giganteum. 7-9 .65 00 RELLA.BLE SEEDS, j, Bellls, double Daisies Longfellow.pink $3 00 30c ., " . " Snowball, white.. 3.00 30c Carnations, hardy garden, finest double mi-ved 2.00 2Sc Myosotis, alpestris. Victoria compact ' blue 2 SO 35c Pansies. Special florists' mixture'.!!!'.!'.! 4! 00 50c Pinks, double dwarf hardy garden mxd.. 4.00 50c Wallflower, extra dbl.dwf.. Bush mxd.. 4.00 50c For other varieties ask for my catalogue. O. V. ZANGEN, Seeds man. Hoboken, N.J. DTTI |>C For good flowers buy good Ijv1jIJ>3 bulbs. Note the Prices. Write for complete list. Per ICOO Paper White Grandiflora. fine stock $ 8 00 Empress, Donble Von slon or Princeps in 00 Emperor )2oo Stella, Figaro, Cynosure ' 2 00 Grand Monarque %\q The Leedham Bulb Company, Santa Cruz, Calif. BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Wholesale Price List for Florliti and Market Gardeneri. ADVERTISERS, Send GODO Eario lor Besi servioe. 258 'The American Florist, Aug. 27, i Market Gardeners i ^ Oreenhonse Vegetable Growers and Market Oardeoers' Aasoclallon. C.W. Waid. NewCarlisle.Pa.. President; FrankliD DeKleine, Grand Rapids. Mich., Vice President; S. W. Severance. 508 Illi- nois Life Buildinc, Louisville. Ky., Secre- tsry; M. L. Ruetenik. Cleveland. O., Treas. .Annual meeting at Grand Rapids. Mich.. Sept. 27-29. Musk Meloms are later than usual In New Brunswick, but there will be an abundant crop according to J. Beb- bington & Sons at Fredericton. CHICAGO. — R. F. Dilger, G0.5S N. Clark street, returned August 18 from Milwaukee, Wis., where he attended the funeral of the two-year-old daugh- ter of Mrs. Chas. Bunda. The funeral was held at the home of Frank Dilger, the well-known florist of Milwaukee. The two gentlemen are brothers and Mrs. Bunda is a daughter of Frank. Mr. Dilger was accompanied home by his sister, Mrs. W. H. Krantz, and two daughters, all of this city. This week will mark the windup of the cu- cumber crop and preparations are be- ing made for the lettuce crop. A ce- ment walk is being laid on the prem- ises. — The greenhouse vegetable grow- ers are busy planting and expect a good season. Celery and cabbage will be a failure and this will be an ad- vantage to the greenhouse grower.— The first crop of Grand Rapids let- tuce came in the market last week and brought from 30 to 35 cents a 3- pound case. — Quite a delegation of greenhouse growers from this city will attend the annual convention of the Greenhouse Vegetable Growers and Market Gardeners' Association at Grand Rapids, Mich., September 27- 29. R. F. Dilger will open the dis- cussion on "Selling Through the Com- mission Man." Market Gardeners' Association. GRAND RAPIDS MEETING. The programme committee, consisting of President C. W. Waid, Prof. R. L. Watts and E. A. Dunbar, has practi- cally completed its labors and the plans outlined for the third annual conven- tion of The Greenhouse Vegetable Growers' and Market Gardeners' Asso- ciation of America, to be held at Grand Rapids, Mich., September 27-2U. All phases of market gardening, both outdoors and under glass, are given a share in the discussions. The lead- ers for the various topics are the fore- most men in the country in their pro- fession. The Livingston hotel will be headquarters for the convention. PROGRAMME. Tuesday, September 27, 9;00 A. M. Call to order.— President C. W. Waid, New "^ WeledmrAddress.-Geo. E. Ellis, mayor of '^ Respo'lis^i-Prof. Wm. R. Lazenby, Columbus. Ohio. President's Address. Report of Secretary. Report of Treasurer. Reports of State Vice-Presidents. Reports of Standing Comm ttees. "Results of Local Organization. —Floyd J. Zuck, Eric, Pa. 1:30 P. M. "The Use of the Greenhouse to Start Plants tor Outdoor Crops."— Discussion opened by W. J. Hitterskamp. Princeton. Ind. ,.„„,,,„,.. "Outdoor Irrigation— When Practicable? — Discussion opened by H. P. Chester, Cleveland, "The Uehition of the Commercial to the .Small Greenhouse Grower." — Discussion opened by W. U. Welnschenk. New Castle, Pa. "Pointers on Onion Growing." — Prof. A. Mc- Means, North Dakota Agricultural College. "Treatment of Greenhouse Soils for Contin- uous Cropping." — Prof. W. J. Green, Wooster. Ohio. "What Kinds of Vegetable Seeds Should the Market Gardener Grow for His Own Use?"— Discussion opened by J. Vernon Sheap. Jackson, Mich. 7:30 P. M. "Some Diseases of Forcing Tomatoes" (Illus- trated). — Prof. Thos. Gunson, Michigan Agricul- tural College. "Notable Truck Farms and Market Gardens" (Illustrated by stereopticon views). — Prof. R. L. Watts. State College. Pennsylvania. "The Work of the Virginia Truck Experiment Station." — Prof. T. C. Johnson. Norfolk. Va. Wednesday, September 28, 9:00 A. M. Appointment of Nominating Committee. "Which is to be Preferred, the Large or Small Package?" — Discussion opened by J. N. Draper. Springfield. Mo. "Are Present Transportation Rates Just?" — Discussioned opened by J. H. Rice, Ashtabula, Ohio. "Selling to the Consumer Direct." — Discussion opened by A. Shirer. Dayton. Ohio. "Selling to the Retailer." — Discussion opened by L. B. Pierce. Tallmadge, Ohio. "Selling Through the Commission Men." — Discussion opened by R. F. Dilger. Chicago. 1:30 P. M. Afternoon set apart to visit places of interest in and about Grand Rapids. Annual Banquet at 6:00 P. M. . Thursday, September 29, 9:00 A. M. "Heating and Watering in Winter in Green- houses." — Discussion opened by B. H. Thome. Wooster, Ohio. "Different Methods of Firing Greenhouse Boil- ers." — Discussion opened by C. D. LeVan. San- born. N. Y. "Muskmelon Culture."— J. S. Brigham. Bowl- ing Green, Ohio. "How Can Early Outdoor Tomatoes be Made Profitable?"— Prof. W. P. Massey. Salisbury, Md. „ "Market Gardening In Colorado." — Prof. Wen- dell Paddock. Columbus. Ohio. 1:30 P. M. Reports of Committees. Election of Officers. "Some Pointers on Greenhouse Constmction. —Discussion opened by E. A. Dunbar, Ashta- bula. Ohio. "Celery Culture."— R. H. Garrahan. Kingston. Pa "Some Recent Investigations in the Polleni- zation of Tomatoes."— Prof. O. I. Gregg, Michi- gan Agricultural College. "Detail Methods of Operating a Massachu- setts Market Garden."— Prof. H. F. Toropson. Attleboro, Mass. Indoor Tomatoes. ED. American Florist :— Please tell me through your columns how far apart should tomatoes _be planted in the greenhouse and what manure and soil would be the best. I had one house planted in cucumbers; could I plant tomatoes in the same soil? C. S. Tomatoes should be planted about 15 inches apart in the rows and the rows 18 inches apart, less or more, according to the width of the bench. Any good soil will grow tomatoes, but it should not be too rich at first. Add the manure when the plants begin to fruit. Any manure containing a good percentage of potash is suitable. The soil that has grown cucumbers should be suitable for tomatoes, but it would be improved by the addition of a fourth or fifth portion of new, clean loam. Mushroom Growing in England. I know it to be a fact that many inexperienced young gardeners are afraid to make an attempt to grow mushrooms except in structures arti- ficially heated. It is certainly a much easier matter to grow them in such places, but elaborately-built houses are not absolutely essential to success, as I have proved during a period of 25 years. In that time I have had at my disposal properly-constructed mushroom houses, and in some in- VEGETABLE PUNTS Cabbage, All Head, Succession Per 100 1000 becond Early. Eaily Summer, Flat Dutch. Surehead. Danish Round andBallhcad $0 20 $1 00 IC ,0(JO and over 85c per 1000 Celery, Vkhito Plume. Golden Self Blanching. Giant Pascal. Golden Heait and Boston Market 20 100 lO.OCO and over 85c per 1000 Cash with order. — R.VINCEHT,Jr.&SONSCO.,^''M'a.'^- Watcn lor our Trade Mark itamped OD every brick of Lambert's Pure Culture Mushroom Span Substitution of cheaper erftdei it thus easily exposed. Fresh sample '_ r-^ brick, with illustrated book, mailed ' ^ postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceipt of 40cent8 in postaee. Address Trtdr Uark. American Spawn Co.,St.Panl.Mtiin stances only cool sheds. In these, and in the open air, with the aid or good hotbed material, and, in several cases, only tree leaves, I have grown mush- rooms without experiencing a single failure except one partial failure when attempting to grow them in practi- cally all peat moss litter from stables. I will briefly explain how a beginner should work so as to attain success. The hotbed material and the way It should be prepared are very important essentials. Of course, stable manure Is the best to use, and with it a small proportion of tree leaves, as the latter induce a steady and lasting heat. Many persons fail because they spawn an ill-prepared bed too soon— while the heat is too high — and then the spawn is destroyed. The manure must be gathered fresh every morning and spread out thinly in an open shed to pEirtially dry and sweeten. If turned over every morning the rank gases escape, and in this way the manure is sweetened. When sufficient material has been prepared, the bed should be built. But prior to making up the hot- bed, throw up the whole of the stable manure into a conical-shaped heap and allow it to remain so for one day and one night, then spread out the material again thinly. Much steam will escape, and so the manure will be finally sweetened. Having decided upon the position, proceed to make up the bed. Beds may be of any size, but the smallest should measure 3x4 feet, and the larg- est 4x12 feet. A very suitable size, however, is a 4x8 feet bed. In nearly all cases, where the beds are con- structed on floors of sheds, the beds should be flat-topped and 1.5 inches deep at the back, with a depth of one foot in front. Where leaves are used they should be added when the bed is being formed. It is a great mistake to remove all the strawy litter from the manure; long straw may be taken out, but the short litter should be left in. Add one barrowload of leaves to three of manure, and thoroughly mix the parts. Shake the manure and leaves lightly over the place where the bed is to be made, and as layer after layer is so put down well tread all so that when all the material is used up the bed will be very firm. When the heat has reached the maxi- mum, and stands at about 85° on the decline, insert the spawn nearly two inches below the surface of the ma- nure, and nine inches apart each way. The lumps of spawn should be nearly two inches square. Beat down the manure again when the spawn is in- serted, and follow with a coating of sifted maiden loam one inch thick. Finally cover with clean straw one ^ igio. The American Florist. 259 Vaughan's Giant Pansies ] O per cent special CA^B DISCOUNT. On orders over $2 for Flower Seeds if cash is enclosed. 10 per cent. The discount does not apply to Asparagus Seed. Cash dis- count on this is 2 per cent. Our list of "SppiIh for Summer Sowing'* now ready; If you have not received a copy please write for same. VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PANSIES. Vaughan's International Pansy Mixture was first prepared and offered by us in ISSD. We import from all the best European sources, and personally inspected the fields of French and German specialists of their finest strains. Each year has added to the quality of Us flowers, the variety of Its colors. We buy every year novelties of known merit to improve the mixture. This is the renson it is always complete, always the latest and alwavs the best mixture AS WE BELIEVE. We add to all the Pansy Mixtures, which we now buy more than fifty per cent of choicest named kinds obtainable, each In rightful proportion. We thus know what It will produce. This is one of the SPECIALTIES which has established and held the reputation of Vaughan'a Flower Seeds and this is one which we maintain most carefully. You are beginning right in Pansy growing when you start with Vaughan's Inter- national Mixture. Trade pkt., 60c; "4 oz., $1.50; l^ oz., $5.00; oz., $10.00. VAUGHAN'S ''GIANT PANSY MIXTURE," Embraces besides all the separate shades and colors, five special straina not listed elsewhere, and which can only be bad in this and our International mixture. This mixture includes the richest reds, coppers and bronzes, together with the most delicate rose and pink shadings, all the distinct colors of Trimardeau, the splendid Caseier strain. Trade pkt., 25c: 14 oz., 60c; 02.. $4.00; V4 lb., $14.00. Trade pkt. Aurora, pure white without blotches 10 Auricula Colors, metallic shades 10 Black, large true black 10 Beaconsfield, upper petals light lavender, lower ones deep rich purple 10 Boulogne Giant. This is a special selection of a French Pansy grower 50 4 oz. oz. .20 1.30 .•n\ 1.25 .HU 1.20 .80 1.20 Bugnot. Our "Bugnot" contaios shades of red, bronze and reddish-brown that are not found in other mixtures... .25 .25 Gassier, 3 and 5 spotted, an Al strain Emperor Francis Joseph. Very large, pure white with large blotcli of brilliant violet blue on each petal 25 Emperor William, darli navy blue 10 "Fiery Faces," very rich scarlet, with a gold edge and yellow center 15 Masterpiece— New Giant Curled 25 Fink, lovely shades of pinli, same as Hydrangea 10 Purple, very large, rich deep purple 10 White, very large, with violet eye 10 Yellow, immense flowers with dark eye 10 2.00 .45 .45 2.00 .20 .35 .60 .25 .20 .20 3.00 3.00 1.26 2.00 4.00 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 Vaughan^s Seed Store, 84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. 25 Barclay St., NEW YORK. Greenhouses: Western Springs, 111. foot deep. No watering will be re- quired; keep the shed darliened and exclude draughts. In about six weeks' time the first mushrooms will appear. When in full bearing, I like to re- move the straw covering in the case of beds in sheds and replace it with sheets of brown paper, as the mush- rooms always come pure white under the paper whereas the damp straw stains them. Only water the beds with tepid water if they become dry, but syringe the floor and walls of the shed every day. When the beds have been in bearing for about six to eight weeks, the growth of mushrooms may be stimulated by giving the bed a good watering with tepid liquid manure — from stables, and about the color of pale brandy — and some salt; the latter being used at the rate of one ounce to a gallon of the liquid manure water. Beds in the open air may now be constructed. The preparation of the manure and its manner of use should be the same as in the case of beds in sheds; only the beds should* be in the form of ridges four feet wide at the base, and three feet high at the ridge. In this case, both a coating of litter and a thatch of straw — and in severe weather, mats — will be necessary. For beds made of leaves only beech and oak leaves should be used; they must be just slightly damped when the bed is constructed, and I have found it a good plan to put on a layer of maiden loam three inches deep and insert the lumps of spawn in the center. Usu- ally, we have noticed that a period of about eight to ten weeks passes before mushrooms appear. Protect these beds in the same way as the others. Out- side beds are best made up on the west or northwest sides of walls or fences, but never make them under the branches of trees. — Gardeners' Magazine. fieraniums, cutdnas Coleus Ricard and S. A. Nutt until Oct. 20. at $10.00 p?r 1000. betiiT book your order soon, Poite- vine all sold until above date. Rooted Cvftings Verscbaffelti Golden Bedder and Fancv assor- ted amon,: the latter are a gjod proportion o( D K. Herr's unrivaled Giant Leaved at $5.00 per 1000 until Oct. 1. (Fine lot ready now.) Peremial Phlox, ins, "German" A suoerb Salmon Pink, stronar divisions at $2.00 ■' A superb Salmon Pink, strong divisions at $2.00 per 100 or J15.10 per 100. (These prices are cash with order.) ALBERT M. HERR, Mixed colors at $2.50 per ICO. $20.00 per 1000. Lancaster, Pa. Where Peppermint is Raised. St. Joseph county, Ind., and Berrien county, Mich., raise 90 per cent of the peppermint grown in this country, ac- cording to information gathered by the U. S. census bureau. These two coun- ties have a vast acreage devoted to the culture of mint plants and several thousand men are employed in the in- dustry. The soil is particularly well adapted to the raising of the plant and several large firms are devoted exclusively to the culture bf a single product. One farm in Berrien county, owned by A. P. Beebe & Sons of Niles, Mich., alone comprises about 1,700 acres. The largest growers in St. Joseph county are Jacob Weiss, CruU Bros., Dan- iel Ward, George Lane, George Motts, and J. A. Boles. The mint plants are cultivated much like other farm products, but a small distillery is used to extract the oil fol- lowing the harvest. Mint this year is selling at .$1..50 a pound, although the price has gone as high as $5. The crop this year is short, owing to the con- tinued cool weather in the spring and recent drought. Fredericton, N. B. We have certainly had a beautiful season so far, plenty of rain which seems to suit us here in this part of the province; also the temperature has not been tropical, but temperate, cool nights and moderate warm days. The lawns, trees and fields are green. Po- tatoes look well and are a fair crop. Garden truck sells well, also beets, tur- nips, radishes and lettuce. Tomatoes are coming in in limited quantities at about 10 cents per pound. This has been a poor season for tomatoes; the temperature has not been high enough — too much growth, not enough fruit. Our frame cucumbers have sold well at 40 to 50 cents per dozen. The local supply did not meet the demand and they will likely be cheaper from now on. The season suited dahlias, roses, sweet peas and pansies, in fact almost everything that likes moderation. Trade has been rather better than us- ual. J. B. Kennebukk, Me.— J. O. Elwell has been making repairs at his green- houses on Brown street, including the building of a cement wall under one of the boiler houses. \- ■.■ 260 The American Florist. Avg. ^7, The Nursery Trade ^■— ^ II ■!■! II I American Association of Nurserymen, W.P.Stark. Louisiana Mo., President: E S. Welch. Shenandoah. la.. Vice-Presi- dent: John Hall. Rochester. N. V.. Sec'y. Thirty-sixth annual convention to be held at St. Louis. Mo . June, 1411. RuDBECKiA Golden Rat is a great Improvement over R. Golden Glow. Augusta, Ga.— p. J. Berckmans Co. writes; "Since May We have had ideal growing weather, and nursery stoclc has more tlian made up for the lost time due to severe drought in March and April. Owing to the drought tliere is a poor stand of some things, which could not be planted until late. As an illustration of how nursery stock is growing, we have one year budded ap- ples which are today eight feet tall and still growing. The outlook for fall business is very promising. We have recently closed up several large landscape contracts in different parts of the south." Connecticut Nurserymen at Play. Ed. Amemcan Florist : — Enclosed find photograph of a group of the members of the Connecticut Nurserymen's Association, taken on the grounds of the Elm City Nursery Co., New Haven, where the association met for a field day, August 11. After spending a pleasant morning exploring the nurseries, the members took the trolley to Savin Rock, Connecticut's Coney Island, where, after a well served dinner at the Colonade, the members played kids for the remainder of the day, taking in all the shows from the roller coaster to the flying horses. It was voted unanimously that the day had been most pleasurably spent. E. P. C. ■o g M of PT ?♦ standard Ba;. BAY TREES Standard or Tree Shaped Stem about Crown. Each. Stem about Crown. Each- 45-<8in. 26in.... $7.50 45-48in. 30 in.... $10.00 46-50ln. 28 in ... 8,00 46-54 in. 34in.... 12.00 46-53in. 40 in.... 15.00 f-» KW^ Height. Each Doz. 100 K/^'V' I f*^^C 10'ol2'n $0.30 $3,00 $20.00 VJVJ j\. 1 I ^^9 12tol5in 35 3.50 25.00 15 to 18 in., light ... .40 4.00 30.00 Bosh Shaped 15 to I8 in heavy 45 4 50 35.00 Those do not come in tubs. 18 to 20 in 75 8,00 CROTON 4iS?S:;;;:::-:.---.v:::"?4 hI ^^~ ^*^ '**' n ^ 5 inch 60 6 00 Choice Varieties ftinch tne 10.00 Vaughan's Seed Store WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. A Good Nursery Label. While looking through the nursery of the Geo. Wittbold Co. at Edgebrook, 111., recently we were much impressed With a simple and, apparently, an ex- tremely effectual system of labeling PEONIES Best Cat Flower varieties ^own. First Prize White $15 00 per KO Pink 9,00 per irc Red 10,OOperlOC Wagner Park Conserratories, Sidney, bbto tr ees or other stock that have to bo a long time on the ground. Wood la- bels soon decay and there are numer- ous faults to be found with almost all of the metal ones we have seen. The system followed at the Wittbold nursery is to drive a length of steam pipe of about IH-inch or I'^-inch bore firmly into the ground with the upper end open. A cap of the same sized pipe has a wooden rectangular label attached to it and this is simply dropped into the open end of the pipe. It is easily withdrawn for examina- tion, is protected absolutely from all JOHN T. WITHERS, Inc. Landscape Architect and Forester I Montgomery St., JERSEY CaTY, N. J. Tree Renovation by Expert Operators. Stere- opticon lectures on Horticulture and .'Arboriculture Mention the American Florist when writing LARGE TREES OAKS and MAPLES Pines and Hemlocka ANDORRA NURSERIES. Wm. Warner Harper. Prop. Chestnnt Hill. PHILA.. PA. Mention the American Florist when writing 15 Acres Devoted Exclusively to PEONIES Our Seventeenth Year. Prices Right. Write for List. GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. CONNECTICUT NURSERYMEN'S ASSOCIATION. Group of Members at the Elm City Nursery Co,, New Haven .'\ugust 11. Hybrid Perpetual and Rambler Roses strong Forcing Stock for Florists. Orders for fall delivery booking now. Jackson & Perkins Company, Newark, N. Y. 500,000 California Privet rOR FALL OF IS 10. A fine stock of 1 and and 2 year plants, from 12 inches to 4 feet, will satisfy all in crade and price. Special low prices in car lots for Fall delivery; let nae know your wants before purcftasine. Also a fine atock of AMPELOPSIS VeitchU, 2 years transplanted. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J. weather and cannot be injured by be- ing strucic with the cultivator or hoe. This may not be new to everyone, but it was new to us and we never saw anything in the way of a nursery label at once so simple and effective. G. I9I0. The American Florist. 261 NTW BKRRY. HIMALAYA GIANI Berry Catalogue free with Colored plates Dcrrydale Enperfirent Gardens, Holland. Mich X M E Storrs & Harrison Co. PAINESVILLE NURSERIES. CATALOGUES AND PRICE LISTS FREE ON APPLICATION PAINESVILLE, OHIO. ROSES A SPECIALTY. The Dingee £c Conard Co., WEST GROVE, PA. Arbor Vitae (Thnya OcddenUIU.) A iplendid stock of 3 to 4 ft. lod 4 to 5 ft. trees. Write for descriptioDi and pricM. The Wm. H. Moon Co^ >^ MORRISVILIE. PA. Phoenix Nursefy Company Nurserymen and Flori«t« BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS Send list of wants for prices. Wholesale catalog for fall issued Sept. 1st. —- Jacs Smits & Co., (^".X Aialeas, (hardy), Berried Plants, Bleeding Hearts, Blue Spruces, Boxwood, Clematis, Climb- ing Plants, Conifers, Evergreens, Funkias in sorts. Hydrangea P. G., Japan Maples, Peonies, Pot-grown Plants, (Lilacs a specialty), Rtwdo- dsorons, Roses, Spireas, Valleys. Price List Free on Demand. Eugene Pitou, Jr. CIVIL ENGINEER and Landscape Architect Phone Barclay 6084—229 Broadway .New York Designs. Estimates. Construction o( Grounds. American Association of Nurserymen. The following are chairmen of the committees appointed by President Stark for 1910-11: Transportation— D. S. Lake, Shenan- doah, la.; Chas. M. Sizemore, Louis- iana, Mo. Tariff — Irving Rouse, Rochester, N. Y. Legislation East of Mississippi River — Wm. Pitkin, Rochester, N. Y. Legislation West of Mississippi River — Peter Youngers, Geneva, Neb. Co-Operation with Entomologists — J. W. Hill, Des Moines, la. Programme — J. H. Dayton, Paiiies- ville, O. Publicity — Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md. Exhibits— J. W. Schuette, 5600 Gra- vols avenue, St. Louis, Mo. Arrangements — John Hall, Rochester, N. Y.; J. H. Dayton, Painesville, O.; P. A. Weber, Nursery, Mo. Editing Report— John Hall, Roches- ter, N. Y.; Prof. John Craig, Ithaca, N. Y. Entertainment — F. A. Weber, Nur- sery, Mo. Bobbink & Atkins World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products Bay Trees, Boxwood, Evergreens and Conifers, Rhododendrons and Herbaceous Plants, Kentiasand Phoenix. We have a large quantity of all this stock. We shall be glad to give special prices on any quantity. German Iris, in 50 named varieties, $6 00 per 100. Japan Iris, in 10 best named varieties, 8.00 per 100. a^TSsTs Rutherford, N. J. A BLUE ROSE The Greatest Rose Novelty of the Century It Sowered with us this sea- son and was greatly admired. The New Rambler (Violet Blue), hailed by the German rose growers as the forerunner of a genuinely cornflower blue rose, is a seedling of Crimson Rambler, very vigorous and hardy, and free blooming. Send for description and price. ELLWANGER & BARRY Mount Hope Nurseries ROCHESTER, N. Y. ROSES Our Leading Specialty Also Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Conifers, Fancy Clipped Boxwoods , Forest and Fruit Trees, Hedge Plants, Etc Ask for Wholesale Price Lists. S. A. VOSTERS & SONS, RIEL, HOLLAND. Forestry — A. J. Brown, Geneva, Neb. Co-Operation with Fruit Growers and Associations — J. M. Irvine, St. Jo- seph, Mo. Trade Opportunities — Jefferson Thom- as, Harrisburg, Pa. Nurserymen's Share in Civic Im- provement — J. Horace McFarland, Harrisburg, Pa. Membership — John Watson, Newark, N. Y. Vitality of Pine Seeds. It is well known that various species of pine in the western United States retain their cones and seeds for a number of years after the seeds are mature. Sometimes these cones re- main on the tree for nearly 20 years. The question having arisen as to the vitality of the seeds in such aged cones, several experiments have been made in order to settle the matter. J. C. Blumer experimented with 0,000 seeds and found the older seeds not only as viable as the younger ones but more so. Out of 3,000 from 10 to 30 years old, 40 per cent retained their vitality, while of a similar number of seeds less than 10 years old, only 31 per cent grew. The advantage of this prolonged vi- tality is that it gives the trees a dis- tribution in time similar to the distri- bution in space of other trees. A for- est of such pines may thus be repro- duced in a locality more than 30 years after the last living specimens have disappeared. — American Botanist. The government is making inquiry as to what is technically known as "seedling evergreens" by the trade. Lancasteb, N. Y. — Wm. J. Palmer of Buffalo, who is the owner of extensive greenhouses here, has purchased the Hummel property on Central avenue, near the Erie railroad. The property in question will make a desirable ac- quisition to Mr. Palmer's large inter- ests here. The consideration, it is said, was about $7,000. 262 The American Florist. Aug. 27, Extra Fine Rose Stock WiU Close Out at Following LOW PRICES: Stock is first-class, except tliosc noted small. Each 700 3V2 in. Grafted Pink KUlarney Uic 2S0 2!'2-in. 6c 600 2h-in. llwn root ' " tsmall) 3c 6W) 3Hin. I. rafted Richmond lUc 1400 2Vj-in. ll»n rod 6c 800 :^-2-in. • ■ 3c «0 ^H in. Grafted ' 6c 75 3^2 in. Cardinal K'c SOO 3'-'.in. Own rnct 8c 400 2lj in. Kalserin 3c Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove , III. Milwaukee. BUSINES.S GOOD. Stock is selling readily; quite a num- ber of gladioli are making their ap- pearance, the majority of them being of the darker shades, but of good qual- ity. Roses are still cleaning out, lily Of the valley enough to supply the de- mand. The first new crop carnations made their appearance last week but are rather short in stem, which is to be expected. Asters of the good grades are scarce but plenty of short and in- ferior grades. Shipping business is ex- ceptionally good. NOTES. Fred Holton is very much disap- pointed that he could not attend the convention, as he had planned a good time and the rest of the boys missed him very much, as lie is very good company, especially when away from home. He tries iiard to see that all enjoy themselves. He could not go on account of sickness in his family. G. H. Hunkel reports that prospects for the bulb business are very good. He has already received good advance orders. Wm. C. Zimmerman's store is com- pleted and there is no question but what he has one of the prettiest stores In the city. He says business is very good, having a large amount of funeral orders for the deceased wife of Mr. Outsch, the popular brewer of Sheboy- gan, which made it necessary for him to go along with his orders and take proper care of same. A. Leidiger and wife of the Edlefsen- Leldiger Co., are planning a visit to an uncle in New York. Mr.- Leidiger is looking forward to this trip as he expects to have a good time; he in- tends stopping at a pretty place on the Hudson and is going to take in every- thing worth seeing. Miss Rose Semm- ler, of this company, is back after a month's recreation. J. E. Matthewson of Sheboygan, who had joined the party from this city to the convention, returned just in time to get into harness and help out with the extensive funeral orders for the funeral of Mrs. Gutsch. Forest Home Cemetery Association Is putting up concrete benches and is all through planting carnations. They only cater to the people that use the blooms to decorate the graves. Currie Bros. Co. was busy with funeral work, having a number of good orders. This house receives the bulk of the masonic work, which lieeps it going almost all the time. Mueller & Schroeder have started to cut some new carnations and they ex- pect to have a crop in the near future. Gus Mueller of this firm reports a good time at the convention. A. Zender of Chicago spent a few days fishing at Pewaukee Lake with P. H. and George Holton; the latter is the man behind the gun at the Holton & Hunkel palm houses. E. Weike and wife spent a few days In the country fishing and report a very good time. Henry Marquardt, of this firm, spent a week calling on out- of-town trade. E. Eberhardt and Wm. Nero of Cedarburg stopped over on their re- turn from the meteing of the State Horticultural Society. WE TAKE THE LEAD In what? What a foolish question ! Don't j'ou know? Didn't you hear of GODFREY ASCHMANN, the great Araucarla Importer, Grower and Shipper? These so well favored, everlasting green decorative plants, the Araucarla Excelsa, Robusta Compacta and Excelsa Glauca, are in favor more than ever this year. This is our 25tli anni- versary since we began imporlinff Araucanas. Watch! See us grow! Bek^inningr 2S years aiaro with 100. our this year's (i91't) importation is J^~ 1 0,000, and more are coniinK tliis fail after I have made my selection of the choict-st of the choice on my trip toBelgiiun; tlie growing district of the world in .^Xrauca- rias and -Azaleas. The trade is well informed tliat lor many years past I eo personally to Belcium to protect and select for my custom- tomers the best of Araucarias. Azaleas, Palms, etc.. that cash can bu> there. ^~ Empty houses won't pay. Now is the time to fill your emuty houses with something to grow into nuney while you are asleep. 1^'" R.-member it is the wideawake man that is not afraid to invest a dollar tliat makes the money. ee^ Please look at our special low prices for superior siock. \raucaria Excelsa, raised from top cuttings, no seedlings. Plants. 5-54-6-7 in. pits. 12-15 IS 20- 25-31) in. hith. 3-4 5 6 tiers 2-3 4-5 years old. 3Sc. 50c. 60c. 75c, $1.10, $1 25 to $1 50 each. Robusta Compacta, Escelsa Glauca, 6 in. pots. tl.OUto tl.<;5each. Kentla For^teriana, in fine shape 6 in. pots 3033 4U-'15 in hiah. 4 5-6 years old. 75c, $1.01 $125 and 4-inch, at 1.5.00 per 100 600 Pink Killbrney, 3-inch, at 12.00 per 100 1000 White Killarney, 312-inch, at 15.00 per 100 .\\\ plants shipped from Hinsdale, 111. BASSETT & WASHBURN Office and Store: 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL. Thomas Fitzgerald, Beaver, stopped in on his way home from the con- vention. J. J. Bolton, Beaver Falls, has been very busy lately with funeral work. W. T. Kidd, Beaver, is busy getting ready for fall and winter trade. Chas. Koenig, Milvale, has bought a new farm in that section. Jacob Elicker, Homestead, is visiting in Baltimore and Buffalo. Miss Beck, New Castle, is spending ' her vacation in this city. J. Breitenbaugh has been very busj* with plant decorations. Frank Stafford of the Zieger Co. is away on his vacation. J. Lake Linden, Mich. — The Pearce Hardware & Furniture Co. is going into the business of flower growing on a somewhat extended scale and has, in course of erection, several large green- houses. Roses, carnations, lily of the valley and Easter Ulies are the princi- pal crops to be grown at first. 264 The American Florist, Avg. 27, ■MMnnnnnnMMMnnnMMMnnnnnMMMnnnMMMMMMnnnMMM 5 VOLUME M M NUMBER _ 8 Boddington's Sfore News SATURDAY AUGUST 27, 1910. PUBLISHED M EVERY M NOW AND w AGAIN ■ n n Remember you may deduct 5 per cent if cash accompanies order. n n S "QUALITY" CHRISTMAS SWEET PEAS, n S A T the Exhibition and Cotlvention of the Christmas Captain. Blue ana purple. Oz. 23 cts., VI lb. 75 cts., 5 M H H M H M H H n H H H H n n n M M jtV National Sweet Pea Society of America, July 13. 1910, we again won ^h.e C. C. Morse & Co.'s Silver Cup for the finest and best collection of Sweet Peas open to the trade only. THE RIGBr TIME TO SOW SWEET PEAS FOR CHRISTMAS FLOWERING IS IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER. All our Christmas-flowering Sweet Peas are true to name and grown from originator's stock (secured by us) by one of the most reliable seed growers and Sweet Pea specialists In Cali- fornia, and we can make immediate delivery. Our output last year was nearly 6,000 lbs. No kicks and plenty of testimonials as to quality, germination and trueness to type. BODDIKGTON'S EXTEA-EAELY CHEISTMAS WHITE SNOW- BIED. An exceptionally early Sweet Pea for Indoor flowerings will bloom six weeks after sowing. Color clear white, upon long stems: habit fairly dwarf and of exceptionally free-flower- ing qualities. Without doubt, the finest early white for in- door planting. We sell one grower In Pennsylvania 35 lbs. of this variety every year, name on application. Oz. 25 cents., ?4 lb. 75 cents. % lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. BODDINGTON'S CHEISTMAS PINK. This Is the earliest and most profitable and useful Sweet Pea in cultivation, as by sowing the seed under glass In the latter part of August, flowers can be cut from Thanksgiving on during the winter months. Oz. 10 cts., % lb. 4 cts., % lb. 6 cts., lb. $1.00. BODDINGTON'S CHEISTMAS WHITE. A companion to our Christmas Pink. Just as free and profuse a bloomer. Oz. 15 cts.. Vi lb. 50 cts., % lb. 85 cts., lb. $1.50. CANAEY, Similar to the above, but flowers of an exceptionally good yellow. Oz. 25 cts., % lb. 75 cts., % lb. $1.25. lb. $2.00. FLAMINGO. Color scarlet; free-flowering and early. Oz. 25 cts., ^i lb. 75 cts.. % lb. $1.50, lb. $2.50. Christmas Meteor. Scarlet; fine open red flower. Oz. 25 cts.. "4 lb. 75 cts., V4 lb. $1.25. lb. $2.00. % lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Florence Denzer. Pure white. Oz. 15 cts., V4 lb. 50 cts.. % lb. 85 cts., lb. $1.60. Greenbrook. White standard, slightly touched with lavender. Large orchid flowering variety. Oz. 25 cts., \L lb. 75 cts., ii lb. $1.2i). lb. $2.00. Le Marquis. This is the same color as Princess of Wales violet; has very large flowers. Oz. 25 cts., % lb. 75 cts., % lb. $1.25. lb. $2.00. Miss Helen M. Gould. White, open flower; standard lilac, mar- bled. Oz. 25 cts.. Vi lb. 75 cts.. % lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Miss Josey Eeilly. Lilac; very large flowers. Oz. 25 cts., Va lb. 75 cts.. % lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Mrs. E. Wild. Carmine or dark pink. Oz. 15 cts., % lb. 50 cts., % lb. 85 cts., lb. $1.50. Mrs. Alex. Wallace. Lavender. Oz 25 cts., V4 lb. 75 cts., % lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Mrs. G«o. Lewis. Large, pure white wavy flower. Oz. 15 cts., Vi lb. 50 cts.. % lb. 85 cts., lb. $1.50. Mrs. W. W. Smalley. Satiny pink. Oz. 23 cts., Vi lb. 75 eta., % lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Mrs. Hannan. Deep rose-pink of a ver.v pleasing shade; medium flower. Oz. 25 cts., % lb. 75 cts., 'A lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Mrs. P, J. Dolansky. Daybreak pink. Oz. 25 cts., % lb. 75 cts., % lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Mrs. Chas. H. Totty. Sky-blue; late. Oz. 25 cts., 14 lb. 75 cts., % lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Mrs. Zvolanek. Blue, variegated; good for variety. Oz. 50 cts.. M lb. $1.50. % lb. $2.75. lb. $5.00. Wallacea. Very fine lavender, a grand florists* variety. Oz. 50 cts.. V, lb. $1.50. V. lb. $2.75, lb. $5.00. Watchung. Pure white. Oz. 20 cts., V4 lb. 60 cts., M, lb. $1.00. lb. $1.75. Wm. J. Stewart. Blue self. Oz. 25 cts., % lb. 75 cts., V, lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. All other varieties of winter and summer flowering Sweet Peas supplied. Write for quotations upon large or small quantities. Our 1910 Fall Catalogue now ready, contains a full list of Quality Bulbs and Seeds for Fall sowing. If not received, send postcard and one will he sent by return mail. Arthur T. Boddington, Seedsman, 345 W. 14th St., NEW YORE n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n n H MMMnnnMMMHnnMMMnnnnMMMnnjinMMMnnnMMMnnnMMM Good Plant Stock For Sale 5000 American Beaaties, at 8c 20C0 Maids, at 5c 300 Gardenias, extra fine 15c All plants in 4-in. pots. Also 10 secondhand 4in hot water valves at$2.50 •ich. BRANT-HENTZ FLOWER CO., MADISON, N. J. Carnations F. DORNER £c SONS CO. La Fayette, Ind. Glen Cove, N. Y. The Nassau County Horticultural Society held its monthly meeting at Pembroke Hall, August 10. It was aster night, and a grand display of those beautiful flowers was on hand.— Winners were : Society's prize : Best 12 White, J. McDonald; Best 12, Pink and Best 12 any color, I. Trepess, also winner of Matz special prize for best 24 White. Mr. Trepess certainly knows more than most in the culture of asters; he had magnificent blooms on exhibition. Honorable mention to A. Golon for Sutton branching asters, I. Dunnbrosky for collection of asters, vase of aster, purity, onions and egg plants, F. Petioccia for sweet peas and cucumber. Next meeting will be fruit night, prizes will be given to three best melons, best six peaches and best six apples. O. E. A. A New Fern NEPHROLEPIS GIATRASII Awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Horticultural Society of New York. Prices: in 214-inch pots, $2.00 per dozen; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. 26 plants at 100 rates; 250 plants at 1000 rates. Orders delivered in rotation as received. Now Ready for delivery. GEORGE GIATRAS, 463 Summit Ave.. West Hoboken,N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing Marechal Niel Roses... Extra Choice. 2V'2-inch, ,$3.50 per 100: $30.00 per lOOO. What do you need in rose plants, now or sprineP ^jffi rrni f/loral company-^ 5^-SH-L LULL ^spRlwo^lELD^oH^o■ J Kansas City, Mo.— H. L. Kennedy, Carrollton, was here August 12 on the last turn of a three weeks' bicycle trip through Missouri and southeastern Kansas. Fairview, III. — Extensive improve- ments are being made by J. Eldredge at his greenhouses, among which is the erection of a new cement chimney, 50 feet high, 30 inches inside diameter. One of our specialties is growine up to S in. and lOin. for vasts, baskets, etc. Our varietiet include 2V2-in. 3-in. 4-in. 5-in. Bostons $5 00 $10 to $15 00 $25 00 Whitman! 7 50 15 00 25 00 50 00 Amerpohli 7 50 15 00 25 00 50 00 ScottU 7 50 15 00 25 00 50 00 Plumosus 350 800 15 00 2S00 Spren^eri, 2 50 5 00 12 50 25 00 Maiden Hair 5 00 15 00 25 00 Small Ferns 5 00 6-iii. 7 in. $60 00 100 00 100 OG ICO CO 100 00 Sin. $110 00 150 00 150 00 150 00 Bostons $40 00 Whitman! 75 00 Amerpohli, 75 CO Scottli, 75 OU Plnmosas, 50 03 MaldenHalr,. ... Specimens 10 in. and up. $2.50 Primroses, Chinese Obconica and Forbesii, 2!^- in. at $5.00; 3-in. $8 00 per 100. Cyclamen, 2^ in at $5.00; 3-id. $8.G0 per lOO. CeleiUal Pepoers, 2H in.}2 50; 3 in. *7 50 per 100. JemsiUem iherries, 2^ io.$4.00; 3-io. $8.C0 per 100. Poinsettias, 2H in. at $6 00 per 100. Cinerarias, 2H in. »t $5 00 per 100. Hydrangeas, 2H in. »5 00; 3 in. $8.00: 4-in. $12.50 bin 5 c. ind '1 in. $1.00. Flowering Begonias, 3 in. at $5.00 per 1(0. Rex Begonias, 2V2-in. at $5.00: 3-in. $10.00; 4 la, $25.(0 per ICO. Fancy Caladinms, 4 in. at 25c each. Arancarias, fine plants at $1.00 each. A special hareain. Extra good values in all kinds of Ferns; BostoDt. Whitmani. Amerpohli. I'lumosus. Spreogerl and Maiden Hair. Ask for our other lists in season. GEO. A. KUHL, Wholesalt Grower, PEKIN, ILL. For Reliable Stock From Reliable Dealers Keep Tak ii Aim. ii the aoRiST. igio. The American Florist. 265 NOW READY "The American Florist Company's- TradeDirectory Contains 570 Pages. Price $3.00 Postpaid. THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S Trade Directory for J9J0, fully revised to date, with thousands of new names and changes of address, is now ready for distribution. It contains 570 pages, including complete lists of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States, Canada, Central and South America arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms Which Issue Catalogues, Horticultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Architects, Experiment Station Horticulturists, Botanical Gardens, Seed Growers, and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade information. PUBLISHED BY THE American Florist Co. 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. 266 The American Florist. Aug. 27, Dreer's Araucaria Special Exceptional values in Araucarias for Immediate Delivery. Araucaria ExcelSa (Norfolk island Pine). Our stock of Araurarias is very complct ; in all sizes The plants arr all of good value and will be fourd a profitable investment to urow on for winter s^les. Each 4. inch pots 5 to 6 inches high. 2'iers $130 5 inch pels, n to 12 inches Iiigh. 3 tiers . 60 Ci inch pots . 13 to 15 incht-s high. 3 to 4 tiers , 75 *> inch pots. 14 to 15 inches h gh. 4 tiers 1 CO 7- inch pots 16 to IS inches high 4 tiors , 1 25 Araucaria Excel sa Glauca. 5 inch pots 8 inches high. 6-inch pots, to to 12 inciies liich 7inch pots. 13 to ISinchcs IhkIi. 2 tiers 75 ,^ tiers 100 4 tiirs 150 Araucaria Robusta Compacta. ^•.i>^' 6 inch pots, S inchi s hi^ih. 6 inch pots, 10 to 12 inches hiKli 7-inch pots 12 to 14 inches hi«h. 2 tiers 100 3 tiers 125 3 tiers ISO Write us for Special Prices on advance orders for HARDY PHLOX and PEONIES for Fall Delivetv. For a complete list of seasonable stock, see our Current Wholesale List. If you have not received a copy it will be mailed to you on application HENRY A. DREER, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Washington. The trade here, in common with other cities, is feeling the summer dullness, but as this is an annual occurrence there is no worr.ving over it. Some very good American Beauty and Killarney roses are on the market but nearly all roses are short. They can be used in funeral work and as that is the main feature of the trade at present, there is but little inconveni- ence on account of stock. At a num- ber of the retail stores advantage is being taken of the dullness to give the interior a thorough redecorating. The growers seem to be in good shape for the coming season, with roses and carnations looking well on the benches. The outdoor crop of asters is gener- ally poor this year; the best we have seen were grown under glass. NOTES. In w'riting of the local growers it is only justice to state that in the past 10 years a number of them have made great progress in both the extent and equipment of their ranges and the quality of stock grown. This is all the more creditable to them when it is stated that the soil and climate of tlie District of Columbia is less favorable for floriculture than some other parts of the country. Doubtless those who are regular at- tendants at the conventions of the So- ciety of American Flm'ists, missed this year the genial personalities of Wm. F. and Adolphus Gude. Wm. F. Gude. a former president of the society, had the misfortune to have one of his hands injured recently while operating his automobile. Though the hurt was not serious it has been painful. Adol- phus Gude missed the train that car- ried the local delegation and as he could not travel with the boys he con- cluded to forego the trip. This firm has in the past two years added greatly to its glass area, having now a total of about ]00,00,oni» bulbs. All his surplus stock is handled by the Washington Florists' Exchange of which J. Louis Loose is president and Albert Schiiell manager. The exchange has the support of a number of tlie responsible men in the trade of tliis city and is branching out. M. J. MeCabe. who bought out the business of C. Schellhorn, is showing a good variety of stock. Albert Bay- lis.s, formerl>' ^\■itll J. Louis Loose, is now his rose grower. Mr. Schellhorn since his retirement has been taking- rest and vacation and with his wife is now in Europe. Other European tourists from this city are J. H. Small and wife and Miss Marie Gude, daugh- ter of Adolphus Gude, who is one of a party of graduates from a young ladies' college of Baltimore who arc traveling with their teachers. Marche & Co. at Fourteenth and H streets, N. W., have a very handsome aquatic and rustic display in their show window. It is artistically ar- ranged on a background of rockwork. In the pond there is always a choice collection of water lilies and other aciuatics. Mr. Crawford of Robert Kift's store, Philadelphia, has been visiting his son- in-law, Frank Sly of tlie Center Mar- ket. G. Milton Thomas and Frank Sly are now partners in the retail busi- ness and conduct two stands in the market. John Robertson is now well settled in his new store, 2010 P street, N. W. It is in a fine locality. near-Dupont and Sheridan circles and Mr. Robertson will doubtless be as successful there as he has been in other locations. Edward L. Bowers is now manager of the Pennock-Meehan store at 1212 New York avenue. rgro. The American Florist 267 TRADE LIST Clematis, paniculata. strong plants. $10 CO per 100: Passlflora coerulea. i-\a. pots $5.00 per 100. Rose Geraniums, 3 in pots. $4.00 per 100 Plants from 2V2-in. pots. %i 00 per 100; Chrysanthemums, White Cloud Pacific Su preme, Golden Glow. Ivory, Bailey. Klondike. Lulu. Asparagus Sprengerl, 2 in. pots $2.00 per 100; 2Hin ots. $3.00 per 100. Salvia, Bonfire 3 in. pots. $3.(0 per 100. Begonia Vernon n bloom. 3 in. pots. $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Sprengerl, strong plants f om 3in. pots. $5(0 per 100. Poinsettias, 3'in. pots. $5.00 per 110. C. EISELE, 11th and Westmoreland Sis. Philadelphia, Pa, Mention the American Florist when writing Wllltmani, 3-inch stock. 6c.; 4in.$1.5D per do? Superbissima, 4 inch. 15c. 6 inch 25c each. W. W. COLES, KOKOMO, INDIANA. Mention the American Florist when writing Orchids In preat variety, estahlishtd or unestablishcd at popula' pricL-s. Also maturia's of all kinds, such as P«it. Live SphaRnum. Orchid Bas kels. etc. Write for special list and catalogue. Lager S tlurrcll, Summit, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing ORCHIDS.. Largest Importers, Exporters, Growers, and Hybridists in the World. SANDER, St. Albans, Eng. NEW YORK OFFICE: 258 Broadway, Room 72 1 T. MELLSTROM. Agent. ORCHIDS Just Arrived in fine condition: Oncidium Varicosum Rogersii. O. Marshallianum Forbesi, Lslia Purpurata. L. Cinnabarina. L'attleya Citrina. Odontot'lossum Grand-. CARILLO & BALDWIN, Mamaroneck, N. Y. Orchids, Cattleyas Dendrobiums, Laelias, Odontogiossums. G. L FREEMANCO. FALL RlVi R, MASS. Ocq.No.Mowor. Wi.s.— The feature of the opening session of the summer meeting of the State Horticultural So- ciety here August 17. was an address by C. B. Whitnall. city treasurer of Milwaukee, with "Back to the Land" as his subject. Mr. Whitnall spoke of the value of gardening, both on pri- vate property and in public parks and school grounds. He urged the value of shade trees in consideration of pub- lic health and the beautifying of prop- erty. During the afternoon a garden- er's session was held. Addresses were given by E. H. Milnes, Oconomowoc, and Ernest Gonzenbach, Sheboygan. I' SIMPIvY BECAUSE WE MUST HAVE ROOM We Are Closing Out Our Orchid Steele ENTIREIvY. WE C.\N STILL SUPPLY 250 Cattleya Trianae and 100 Cattleya Each Labiala, at .^. . . . j2.00 203 Cypripedium Leeanum at Cattleya Schroederae all sold. ro ■ tcanum, at .. 150 Cattleya Percivaliana, at Jl.ro Balance sold They Are the Best Value in Orchid Stock You Ever Bought. .^11 established plants and warranted to ticwer i CHARLES H. TOTTY. Madison. N. J . Each .. .50 .. 1.00 Asparagus Primroses Per 1000 Per 100 $ 2 CO 2 00 Plumosus, 2(4 in. pots Sprengerl. 214 in. pots Ready Sept. 15. P, 334 Dearborn St.. CBICAOO, ILL. 268 The American Florist. Au< 27. Index to Advertisers Advanci' Co 'Ihc 275 Alpha Flc-ral Cc . . 254 American Spawn Co.J58 Amline E C 247 Anderson Flo Co. . . .255 .Anderson S .A 254 .Andorra Nursrrios ..260 Aphine Mfg Co 2S0 .Aschmann Godlrey ..262 .Atlanta Floral Co 255 .AuESpurnt;r U& SonJ6.5 Baer Julius 2^4 Baker Wakelield Co27.5 Barrows H H & Son.-'t>2 Bassctt& Washburn 245 263 Bayersdorfcr H 278 Heaven E A 253 Berning H G 24') Berrydalf Exp Gar Jf.l Berterniann Bros Co254 Black Chas 260 Blackistone Z D. .. 254 Bobbink &Atkins ...261 Boddinirton AT. ..264 BodKerJno&SonsCo.257 Boland J B Co 254 BrantHentz Flo Co. 264 Braslan Seed Gro Co256 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 254 Bridgeman's II BudloneJ A.... 246 267 Buds 257 Burpee W A & Co... 257 Byer Bros 267 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 253 Camp Conduit Co. ..276 Carrillo & Baldwin 267 Chi Carn Co I Chi House WreckCo268 Clark The EB Co.. 257 Clarke's Sons David. 2.^4 Cleveland CutFlo Co25S Coles WW 267 Cooke GeoH 255 CotsonasGeo&Co..253 Cowee W J 27s Craig Robt Co 262 Crump Frank F 255 Cunningham Jos H..267 Daniels & Fisher. .. .2S5 DardsChas 255 Deamud J B Co 247 Derby Henry 278 Detroit Flower Pot. .Ill Dietsch A &Co IV DillerCask'y&Keen275 Dillon J L I Dingee &Conard Co261 Dorner F & Sons Co264 Dreer H A 266 279 Dunlop JohnH.. 255 Edwards Fold'g BoxIII Eichholz Henry 267 EiseleC 267 EldridgeCoalCo....273 Elliott W H 24'i Ellwanger & Barry. .261 Emmans Geo M 267 Eyres H G. 254 .254 276 Fisher H A & Co . . 254 FiskcSccdCo. . .11 Florists I'lxchiingi- The 24S Florists' Hail Assn..27'J Flower Growers Mkl247 Foley Mfg Co 275 For Sale and Rent. 243 FordMC 251 •'reeman G L 267 Froment H E 251 Frost Chas 257 GalvinThosF 254 Garland Geo M Co 2S0 Gasscr J M Co GemCityBoilcr Co. Giatras Geo 264 Giblin & Co 276 Gorham & Chapline.278 Gudo Bros 254 Guttman Alex .1 251 Hammond Bonj. 279 Harrisburg-Franklin Coal Co 273 Hoacock Jos Co. 262 266 Heml John & Son.. 2t6 Herr Albert M 259 Herrmann A 278 Hess& Swoboda... 254 Hews A H& Co Ill HillinBer Bros Ill Hill The EG Co.... 1 HippardE 279 Hitchings & Co 277 Hoerber Bros 247 Holm & Olson 255 Holton & Hunkel...249 Hooker H M Co 275 HuntE H 247 IgoeBros 278 IsbellSM & Co 257 Jackson & Perkins.. 260 Johnson D D 274 Johnson W W& Son. II Johnston Heating Co276 KastinR WF Co... 251 Keller Geo & Sons.. Ill Keller J B & Sons... 255 Kellogg Geo M 255 Kennicott Bros Co. .247 Ky Tob Product Co 280 Kessler Bros 251 King Construct'n... 268 Kohr A F Ill Kramer I N & Son. .Ill Krick's Letters Ill Kroeschell Bros Co.. 277 Krucbten John 247 Kuehn C A 249 KuhlGeo A 264 Kyle StFoerster 247 Lager & Hurrell 267 Landreth SeedCo..-257 Langjahr A H 251 LeedhamBulbCo...2S7 Leedle Floral Co. ...264 Lord & Burnham 277 Mc.Ardle & Cooney..279 McCallumCo 248 McConnell Alex ....255 McCray Refrig, Co. .Ill BRAND-NEW Steel Roofing Wi- can save 25 per cent over mill pritcs on brand-new. perfect Galvanized Steel Sheets (or Roofine, Siding. Ceiling or Fire Partitions. All the stock is of very heavy weight, will give- long and most satisfactory service. GALVANIZED V CRIMPED STEEL SHEETS. Lot No. 305—350 Squares of No. 24 Gauge Galvanized, brand-new, ■"VV Crimped Stt-el Sheets. Weight about 124 lbs. Per 100 sq. ft. $3.50 Lot No. 307^500 Squares of No. 22 Gauge Galvanized, brand-new. *"V\'" Crimped Steel Sheets. Weight about 151 lbs. Per lOOsq.ft $3.75 Lot No. 309—434 Squares of No. 20 Gauge Galvanized, brand-new." ■VV" Crimped Steel Sheets. Weight about 17S lbs. Per 100 sq. ft $4.00 GALVANIZED FLAT SHEETS Lot No. Ill— About 1200 Squares of No 20. 22 and 24 Gauge Galvanized Flat Steel Sheets. For prices, write quantity acd guage number wanted. Wo can also furnish Standing Seam Steel Roofiing. Beaded Ceiling and Siding and Pressed Brick Steel Siding Send for our special booklet on Roofing. No. 47. Tolls you all about it. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. 35th and Iron Streets CHICAGO McCullough's J M Sons Co 249 McIIuthioson & (!o.. II McKcllar Chas. W. 244 McKenna P 254 Mastin J C; & Co .. 2S0 Matthews Florist .. 255 May & Co L L ....2';5 Mrt Material Co 277 Mettc Henry 257 Meyer John C & Co. 280 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 25.5 Millang Aug 251 Moninger J C Co I\' Moon The Wm HCo261 Moore Hentz &Nash25l Morchead Mfg Co...2t8 Morse CC& Co. .. 256 Munk Floral Co 24'J Murphy William .. 24'* Murray Samuel 235 Myers Florist 255 Nat Flo B of Trade.. 253 Natural Guano Co.. .274 N Y Cut Flower E.\ .251 Niessen Leo Co 248 Oeschlin Frank 2(>2 Palethorpe.P R Co.. 280 Palmer W J & Sons. 255 Park Floral Co 254 Pape & Bergmann... II Perfection Chem Co 280 Peters & Reed Pot'ylll Peterson J .^ I Phoenix Nursery Co. 261 Pierce FO Co 280 Pierson F R Co I Pitou Eugene Jr. 261 Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 256 Pittsburg Cut FloCo248 Pittsburg Florist E)i248 Poehlniann Bros Co 244 262 PollworthCCCo.lII 254 Pulveriz'd ManureCo274 Quaker City Machine Works 276 Raedlein Basket Co III Randall A L Co... 247 Randolph & Mc Clements 274 Ready Reference.. ..269 Reed&Kellcr 278 Reinhrrg George ...367 Reinberg Peter 245 Rice Bros 249 Robinson Henry MCo253 RockWL Co 254 Rohnert Waldo II Routzahn Seed Co... 257 Ryan Bros 243 Sander & Son 267 Schillo Adara 278 Schmidt J C 267 Schulz Jacob 2.55 Scott John 262 Shaffer Geo C 254 Sharp Partridge &CoIV Sheridan W F 251 Skidelsky & IrwinCo357 Smith A W&C0....255 Smith Elmer D &Co263 Smith Heniv 255 SmithPJ 251 Smith WmC 249 Smith W&TCo.... I Smits Jacs 261 Southern Ills Coal & Coke Co. -. ....274 Stearns LumberCo. 275 Sterling Emery Wheel Co Ill Stokes Seed Co 257 Stoothoff H A Co.... 28" Storrs & Harrison Co261 Superior Machine & Boiler Works... 276 Swan & Clieggio 253 Syracuse Pottery Co. Ill Thomson Wm &Son274 ThorburnJM& Co.. II Totty Chas H 267 Traendly & Schenck25l Ungeeheuer W Sobne 278 Vaughan & Sperry. 246 Vaughan's SeedStore I II 25' I 260 J63 279 Vick's Sons Jas 257 VincentRJr 1 258 Vosters S A & Sons. 261 Wagner Park Cons.. 260 Weber FH 254 Weeber & Don 11 Weiland&Risch,.. 247 Welch Bros 24'» Whitsett R C Coal & Mining Co .273 Wietor Bros 247 Wild Gilbert H ... 260 WilksSMfg Co 276 Wilson RobtG 255 Withers John T 260 Wittbold Geo Co. ...254 Wolfskin J W 255 Wood Bros 262 Wrede H II Young & Nugent 251 Youngs 254 Zangen O V 257 Zech &Mann 247 Zyolanek Anton 2.57 The MOREHEAD BOILER FEED Sent on 30 Days' Tree Trial. C UBSTITUTE a Morehead "Boiler Feed" Trap for '--' your steam pump and save 90% of the steam necessary to operate a pump. Steam pumps, handl- ing hot water, stick, short stroke and act badly. Morehead "Boiler Feed" Traps do not. Our "Trap Book" will thoroughly post you. Send for copy — also state your conditions and we will submit a complete proposal , gratis--no obligations. MOREHEAD MFG. CO. oepamnent^" Detroit, Mich. King Iron Frame Greenhouses "Ask the Man Who Has One." 2 Houses 35x300 Feet. GermanTown, Pa., Jan. 29th, 1910. Dear Sirs: — The two 300-foot houses you built last summer, at Roslyn Heights, are thoroughly satisfactory. They are light, strong , and rigid. Mr. Clarence I'pton, who manages the place, is enthusiastic about your houses. Yours very truly, (Signed.) JOHN WELSH YOUNG. Send (or Bulletin No. 35, which describes the King Iron Frame Constrnction. KING CONSTRUCTION CO., North Tonawanda, N. Y. QreenhouseConstruction BY PROF. L. R. TAFT. It tells the whole story about how to butld and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that, too, In a plain, easily understood, practical way. It has 210 pages and 118 illastratlons. PRICE, $1.50 Greenhouse Management By the same author. Covers the subject completely. 382 pages. PRICE, $1.50. AMERICAN FNORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St., GtiJcago igio. The American Florist. 269 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ASPARAGUS. Aspjiragus plumcsus. 2-in., $3 per 100: Spren- KiTi. 2-in., $2.50 per 100; S-ln.. $1 per doz: .fO per 100. D. H. Augspurger & Sons Co.. liox 304, Pooria. 111. Asparagus, plumosus. 2i4-in.. $3 per 100: *27.00 per 1.000. Sprengerl, 2i,4.in.. 2c: 4-in.. Oe eaeli. Mosba?k Greenhouse Co., Ouarga, 111. Asparagus Coniorensis. l-.Tear clumps, $5 per 100. K. elougatus, 1-year clumps, $5. Geo. Iteluliorg. 3S RaDdolph St., CljicagQ. Asparagus Sprengerl. 2-in.. $1.50 per 100: 2V.- in.. $2..'i0 per 100: 3-in.. extra strong, $4 per 100. Wott lin Floral Co.. Ilornell, N. Y. Asi)aragus Sprengerl. 2-in.. $2 per 100: 2r^-iD.. $3: 3-in.. $5. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmore- land Sis.. Philadelphia. Asparagus Sprengerl, 2%-in., $2 per 100: Plumosus. 2>4-in., $2. Jos. H. Cunningham, l>ela\vare, O. .Vsparagus plumosus nauus, 3-in., 6c. Spren- gerl. 3-iu.. 5c: fine for benching. Clara K. Wlsuer. Toledo. O. .\siinragiis Sprengerl. 2i'.-in., $2 per 100. J. ('. Sehniiilt. Bristol. Pn. ARAUC ARIAS. Arancarias. excelsa, 4-in,, 50c each: $6 per di>z. (ilauca. G-in.. $1.75 each. Compacta, (i-ln., $1.75 each. D. T'. Augspurger & Sons Co.. Hox .304. Peoria, 111. Araucarlas. For prices and varieties see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Asch- maun. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Arauearias. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. nenr.v A. Dreer. Inc., 711 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia'. AZALEAS. .Tacs Smits. Naarden, Holland. BAY TREES. li:i.\- trees. For prices and sizes, see nd \ertiseuient elsewhere in this issue. Vaughau's Seed Store. Chicago and New York . liaylrees. HoWdnk & Atkins, Rutliertord. X. J. BEGONIAS. T'.i'gouia Lorraine, 2tf.-in,, twMce transplanted, $12 per 100: in 500 lots, .$50 the 500. Julius Itoehrs Co.. Rutherford. N. J. Uegouia Gloire de Lorraine. 4-in.. 25c. Lous- ilale. 4-in.. 25c. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. On- tario St.. Philadelphia. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati. J. A. Peter- son. Westwood. Cincinnati. O. Itegouia Vernon. 3-in.. $5 per 100. c. Eisele. lllh anil Westmoreland Sts.. Philadelphia. BOXWOOD. Box trees. For prices and sizes, see ad- vertisement elsewhere iu this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New Y'ork. Ilox Irees. all sizes. Ask for special list. Julius Ruehrs Co.. Rutherford. N. J. r.oxwood. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. BULBS. Bulbs. I.ilium Formosuni. 7-0. $65 per 1 000- .S-10. .^.s-.I-.O: 0-10. $00. L. Ilarrlsii, 7-0. ,$Oii; \,. Janiesi. 7, $72: 7-0, $05. Narcissus Paper Wliite. Crandi, 14 ctnis. up. l.OOO 1o case. $11. Skidelsky ,V Irwlu Co.. 1215 Betz Uldg., Phila- ilelpliia. Bulbs, Paper White Grandi, $8 per 1.000. Em- press. Dbl. Von Slon or Princeps. $10. Em- Ijeror. $12. Stella. Figaro. Cynosure. $2. Grand Monarque, $8. The Leedham Bulb Co.. Santa Cruz. Calif. Bulbs. Lilium Foruiosnm. 7-0 inch. L. multl- tlonuu. 7-9. 8-10. 0-10. L. Giganteum. 7-0. 8-10. 0-10. McHutchison & Co.. 17 Murray St.. New Yoi-k. Bulbs. Lilium longidomm multi.. 7-9. $50 per 1.000. Giganteum. 7-9. $65. Formosum, 7-9, $05. Buds. 70 Barclay St.. New York . Chinese sacred lilies. $3 per 100: $25 per 1.000. Dingee & Conard Co.. West Grove. Pa . Bulbs, all kinds. J. M. Tborburu & Co.. 33 Barclay St.. New Y'ork. Bulbs, all Oorists* varieties. H. E. Fiske Seed Co.. Faneuil Hall Square. Boston. Bulbs, of all kinds. Henry F. Michell Co.. Philadelphia. Bullis. of all kinds. Jas. Vick's Sons. Roch- ester. N. Y. Bnlbs. C alias. Berr.vdale Exp. Gardens. Hol- laud. Mich. CACTI. Cacti. Over 100 varieties of cacti, from $7 per 100 up. Write for 2S-page catalogue and prices to the trade. Also Mexican Resurrec- tion plants. The Francis E. Lester Companv. De|>t. 8. Mesllla Park. N. M. ' C ANNAS. Canuas. fall or winter deliverv. R A*iu- eent. Jr.. & Sons Co.. White .Mai-sli. .\hl. CARNATIONS. CARNATION PLANTS. Clean, healthy, fleld-growu plants. This is Ibe place you got those nice planis last sea- son. Our stock this season is equal to last Following is the list of varieties: Per 100 Per 1.000 Pink Euehanfress $6.00 $00.0n Rose Enchantress White Enchantress 7.00 05.00 Perfection 6.00 00.00 Bountiful 6.00 60.00 Boston Market 5.00 50.00 White Lawson L:i wson Beacon 6.00 ii'o'.OO Victory 6.00 60.00 Harlowarden 5.00 50.00 Winsor 6.00 60.00 Y'ellow Beauty 0.00 60.00 .M. A. Patten 0.00 uo.ojl CASH WITH ORDER. HOWARD P. KLEINHANS. 00 Centre Square. EASTON. PA. FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS. Medium .Sized Plants. Per 100 Per l.ouo Enchantress $B.OO $.50.00 Victory 6.00 50.00 White Lawson 6.00 .50.00 White Perfection 6.00 50.00 Pink Lawson 6.00 50.00 Winsor 6.00 45.00 WIETOR BROS.. '<\ Wabash .\ve.. Chicago. Cainal ions. Lady Bountiful, Enchaulress. Rose Pink Endianfress, Lawson-Euehantress, Winnn;;, Viola .Sinclair. 1st prize. $6 per 100: $55 in:r 1.000. Good seconds of the above, W. Perfee- lion. Victory and liassett. ,$3 per 100. Cash with order. Marry Ileiul. West Toledo. O. Carnation Sangamo, $12 per 300: $100 per 1,000. Chicago tarnation Co., Joliet, 111. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. .500 O. P. Bassett. large S cenis 3.500 0. P. Bassett, small 5 cculs 350 Victory, small 5 cents 800 Mrs. T. W. Lawson, large Scents 200 Winsor. large S cenis 100 Beacon, fair size 8 cents THE PARK FLORAL CO.. Denver." Colo. Carnations, field-grown, strong, healtliy planis. Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress, White Perfection, Lawson and Queen. $6 per 100: $55 [ler 1.000. P. R. Quinlau. Syracuse. N. \. Carnations. White Perfection. $7 per 100: O. P. Bassett. $6. J. A. Budlong. 30 Randol.ib St., Chicago. Carnations. F, Doriier & Sons Co., Latav- ctte. lud. Carnation Cluistmas Cheer. Henry Eicbhcdz. Waynesboro. Pa. Carnations. Wood Bros.. Fishkill. N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. THE BIG LEADERS. Pres. Taft (gllsten- iug ciu'ly white): Gloria (the Enchantress): Mrs. W. E. Kelley (yellowj ; also the Xmas dollar makers. J. Rosette and Golden Chad- wick, plants, $4; R. C. $3. Frost, Early Snow, Touset, B. May. Nonin. Shaw. Engue- hard. plants. $2.50; R. C, $1.50. Prime stock, guaranteed. Cash only. The Union City GreeubouseB, TTniou City, Pa. Chrysanthemums. White Cloud. P. Supreme. . Oviatt, 520 Highland Ave., Rochester. N. Y. Cyclamen P-'r.sicum Giganteum, large flower- iug. mixed colors, fine bushy stock. 4-in., .$10 per 100. Cash, J. W. Miller, Shiremanstown, Pa. _^___ I'vchuucn grandi.. 4-iu.. 15c. G. Aschmann. 1U12 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. CINERARIAS. rin.'i-;ivi;i r.rislol. I'! n.. $2 p.-r 100. .T. C. Schmidt. if You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 270 The American Florist. Au^. 27, DAHLIAS, Ii;ilili:i Kiiii of IVmtiiokp. J4 pin- 100; llelil j;n'\vii, tui'Uviilcil roots. Order totiiiy. Wiiglu-r i'ju-k t'otisf r\ nlui'tt's. Sitliiry. o. liiihlliis. Ili'li\ I'liiinps. $0 \v\' UlO; $4." ppr 1.000. U. Vliicoiit, Jr.. & Sons l\i.. Wbitf ■Miush. M<1. Piihlins. rnpo & Berjjnmn. Queillinburg. Ci-r imuiy. ^^^ DRACENAS. l>rH. i.iiii liiilivlsii. -l-iii.. $10 por 100; 'Jin., $L' i"-r Hill; .l;is piT 1.000. Wiltlin Floral Co.. lloriioll. .\. V. Ilnii-.'nii iii.livisn. 4-ln.. $10 pi-r 100. Goo. M. Kniiunns. Nt'winii. N. .1. Dni.iMiiis. Holihlnlc & .Vtklns, Klltliortord. N. .1. FERNS. Over million snul a half of Fi-ni Secdliiiiu's, Sti'oiit;. hi'iilthy stonk now rcjuly for pottint;. Assort mt'iit of ITi best A'sirittios for fern disli rilling', my selection. %\ per Idi); $9.50 por l.dOO; $s.oO por l.Olin in :;."i.nno and $S per 1. 000 in 50.000 lots. Smsill unlors of 100 and 2(^M> can be sent by mail if desired, and post II ^'c if lOe per 100 is remitted. Satisfac- tion and safe arrival guiiranteed or money refunded. t'ib;.tinm Scliiedei 2-in.. $3.25 per doz.: %'17^ per 100: $240 per l.OOO; 5-in.. $1. and *»-in.. $1.75 each. Assorted ferns for fer'i fli.';hes. 21-i-iii.. %\\ per IiiO: $25 \\vv l.rion. .T. V. ANDERSON'. Fern .Specialist. Short Hills. N. .1 . Ferns. Koston. 2V'-in.. $4.50 per 100; 4-in.. $2 per doz. ; $15 per 100; 5-in.. $3 per doz. : $25 per 100. Whitmani, 2V>-in., $5 per 100: 4-in.. $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; 5-in.. $;i per doz. ; .?25 per 100. Ferns for dishes, asst.. 2-in., $3 per 100. Amerpohli. 2Vi-in.. $4.5(i per 100. D. U. Angspurger Si. Sons Co.. Box :!!)4. Peoria. 111. Ferns. Elegantissimn. improved. C-in., 50c Snetimon. -S-in. ferns, $1 each; 2Vv-iu.. $10 per 100. Elegant issima Compact a. 4-in., 25e; 3-in.. 50e: 2V4-in., $10 per 100. Siiperbissinia, 4-in.. 2.5e; SpecimoHs. 8-inch pans, $1. F. R. Pier- son Co., Tarry town-on-Hudsoo, N. Y. Ferns. Boston and Elegautissima. mixed, .3-in.. Sc to close out. Whitmani and Elegant issinn. 2Vi-in-. 5c; 3-in., 10c each. Mosba>k Green- hOM.^ t^ Co. . Onarga. III. Ferns fi-oni bench. Boston and Elegantissima. 4-in.. 10c: 5-in.. 12VjC. Whitmani Amerpohli. 3. 4 and 5-in., Sc. 12c. 15c: Scottii. .3-in.. fie: 4-in.. 10c. Byer Bros.. Chambersbnrg. Pa. Ferns. Boston. Scottii. Whitmani. Scbolzeli. 4-i'i.. 2.5c: 5, 5ii. .nnd fi-in.. 35c to 50c. Fcnis for (lish< s, assorted. 2'Al.-in., $3 per lOit. C. AscliminiM. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelp hia. Firn^. Whitmani, 3-in.. He; 4-in., $1.50 per ^^(y.. Sniierbissima, 4-in., 15c; fi-in.. 25c each. W. W. ( oh s. Kokomo. Ind . Ntph. <;iafrasii, 2ii-in.. $2 per doz.: $12 per 100; $100 per 1.000. (leo. Ointras. 463 Summit Av.-.. West Hoboke-i. N. J. Ferns. Whilmnni. 2V^'-in.. $5 per lOO- $40 per l.OOn. Neph. Magnitica. 2i/.-in.. $15 per 10(1. H. IT. F.arrow-s A: Son. Whitman. Mass. Ferns fur dishes, 2 '4 -in.. ."?:! 50 per 100; S;{0 ppr 1.000. Frai'k Orehslin. 4011 Quiney St., fhicago. Ferns Win tm a in. 4- in., mans. Newton. N. .7. Co. M, Kn Ferns. .T«ihn Scott. Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St.. Brooklyn. N. Y. FICUS. Fieiis Pandurata. Kobt. Craig Vu.. 4000 Mar- ket St.. PhilHdelphia. GERANIUMS. Geraniums. Nutt. Doyle. Perkins. (Jr.iiit. I,n Favorite. R. C. $1.25; 2-in.. $2; .'i-in.. $4 p.-/ 100. Viiiud. Costelline. Poitevine Jcplin. R'r- aril. Biieliner. U. C. $1.50; 2-in.. $2.50; :i in.. $5 per too. Mine. Salleroi. 2-in., $3 per loo. O. M. Einnians, Newton. N. J. CEUAXU'MS. Good stock tor immeiliale il.,- liverv; Nutt, I'oitevine, \"iauii. Ptuclmer. from 2V.-in. pots, $1.75 per 100; $15 per l.niiii. K. C. $1.25 per 100; $10 per l.OOIl. The \V. T. Hiicklev c... SprinKficlil. 111. • ieraniunis. ;{-in., asst.. $:i per 100; $25 per 1.11110. It. Viueenl, ,Ir. & Sons Co.. White Marsli. MO. Rose Kenin mil anil We iiins. .■! stnioreli in.. $4 nil Sts., )er PI 100. iladi c ipi Kiseli ia. (;irnniuiiis. 1.0011. .\. .M Uiearil . Ilerr. and S. A. Lancaster. Nutt, Pa. $10 p, r Ueraiiiiinis. -Nm-series. 1.. tine 4 s i;ato in., at . Calir. 3c. (": .i.it n We^ t GREENS. Creens, dagger and fancy ferns. $1 per 1.000. llroiizc ami green galax. $1 por 1,000. Leu- colli.H- sprays. $1 per 100: $7.50 per 1.000. Siiiitbern wild sniilax. branch laurel, laurel fes torming, green and sphagnum nujss. boxwood sprays. Henry M. Robinson & Co., 15 Prov- inco St.. Boston. Mass. Greens, fancy and dagger ferns. $1.25 per l.OOO. Calax. bronze and .green. $1.25 per 1,(100; lo.ooo. $7.50. Sphagnum Moss, large l)ales, $1.25; Lencothoe Sprays, $1 per 100; 1,000, $7.50. Boxwood. 35c per bunch, 50 lbs. .$S.50, Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, Inc., 38-10 Proadway. Detroit. Mich. Greens, southern wild smilax. Log mosses, natural and perpetuated. E. A. Beaven, Ever- g reen. Ala. ^ Oreens, galax lencothoe. evergreens and ferns, laurel wreathing, needle pines, sheet moss. Swan A: Cheggiu, Roan Mountain. Tenn. dreens, e^ergrer|l. f;iney pnd dagger ferns, l)riinze and green iralax. Geo. Cotsonas & Co.. '\ W. 2Sth St.. New York. (Jreen':. ^'it palmet o and cveas leaves, "a- lax. Ici.fothitc. ferns, mossi-s. etc. Kervan Co.. 113 W. 28th St.. New York. HARDY PLANTS. HARDY PLANTS. All of the most desirable kinds. (Jive list of wants and we will quote p r i CC S. Wagner Park Conservatories. Sidney. O . Perennial jtlilox. divisious. $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. vV. M. Ilerr. Lancaster. Pa. Iris. German, mixed. $2.50 per 100: $20 per 1 .000. A. M. Ilerr. Lancaster. Pa. Herbaceous plants. Bobbink & Atkins, Ruth- erford. N. J. German iris, 50 vars.. $0 per JOG. Japan iris. 10 vars.. $8 per 100. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford. N. J. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea Arbore.^cens Grandttlora Alba. We have the largest stock of strona 2 and 3-year- old plants in America, at attracTive prices. In- spi'CtifMi of stock desired. E. Y. Teas, Center- ville. Ind. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. .Tcrusal'Mii t licrrii s. heavy lield-grown plants. $s p.-i- ](iO. Mosha-k Greenhouse Co.. Onirga. IJL .Tcrnsiih-m cherries. 2iX;-in.. $5 per 1.000. G. Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philade lphia. .Terusalcm (lurries. 2-in.. $3 per 100. D. P. Augspur^cr & S<.ns Co.. Box 3'.i4. Peoria. 111. LILACS. Lila. .Ta< s Smits. Ltd.. Naardcn, Holland. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Inlv of tlie vallcv. Jacs Smits. Ltd., Naar- den. 'Holland. . Lily of the valley. Otto Mann, Leipzig. Saxony, Germany. From Storage. Lilv of the valley, cold storage. J. M. Tliorbnrn & Co.. 33 Barclay St.. New York. Lilv nf the valley, cold storage, $12.50 per 1,000, Buds. 7t> Barclay St.. New York. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom Spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture American Spawn Co.. St. Paul, Minn. NUaSERY STOCK. .Niiisi r,\ stnik, liiiie spruce. l^M-ried plants, cliialiiug plants, clematis, eonifers. evergreens, fitiikias. Japan maples, h.vdranjrcas. .lacs Smits. r,td.. Naarilen. Holland. Nurser.v strtek, evergreens, sliade and orna- mental trees, siirutis, vines, trained dwarf ami staurlard fruit trees, siraiie vines, small fruits, nolliink & Atkins. Rutlicrfcrd, N. J. Nurseiw stock, conifers, Ijoxwoods. azaleas rliododendrons. forest and fruit trees liedge plants, etc. S. A. Vosters & Sons, Kiel, Hol- land. Nurser.v stock. larRC trees, oaks, maples, pines and liemloeks. Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill, I'liiladelpbia. Nurser.v stock arbor vitae (Thnva occident- .•ilisi. H to 4 ft.. 4 to .-; ft. trees. Tbe Wm. II. M oon t-'o.. a ioiTisville, Pa. Nurser.v stock, ornamental trees and slirubs \V. & T. Smith Co., Geneva. N. Y. ORCHIDS. Oreliids, importer.s. exporters, growers and li.vhi-ulists. Sander. St. Albans. Ensland; New \ork office, room 721. :,'.->.S Broad w a .v . Orchids, all commercial, eattle.vas and nov- clties. Carillo A Baldwin. Secaucu s, N. J. iMcbids. Largest stock in the eountrv. .Inlius Roebrs t'o.. Rutherford. N. , 1. Orchids, leading kinds. Gretsch & Ordonez Bros.. 52 W. L'.Sth St., New York. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit. N. J. Orchids. Chas. H. Totty. Madison. X. .T. PALMS. ralins. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewliere in this issue. G. Asehmanu, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. I'alius. Cocos \Vedd.. 2i^-in., $2 per doz.: »l,^i per 100. Kentia Bel.. O-in.. $1.25 each: 4-ili.. $.S5 per 100: 2*.-in.. $10. D. U. Aug- spurger & Sons Co.. Box 394. Peoria. 111. Palms. Kcntias. Joseph Heaeock Co.. Wvii- c ote. Pa. ' Palms. John Scott. Rutland Rd.. and E. l.'itb St.. Brookl.vn. N. Y. Palms. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford. X. J . PEotms. Pci.nnes. Very re per lllO; P. Killarnev. .'J-in., %') per 100; W. Killarui'v. :.l in., $7 per 100; K. A. Victnria. y-in.. .$7 ]iit lUii. Cash with order. Harry Heinl. West Tnhdo, O. Roses on own roots, budded, bedding. H. P.'s hybrids and teas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. y. Roses. For varieties and prices cee ad\ er- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Poehlmann Bros, t'o.. Morton Grove. 111. Roses. Newport Fairy. uOc each; .'?20 per 100. Julius Rochrs Co.. Rutherford. N. .7. New Rii miller (violet blue). P.irry, Roches ter, N. Y. Ellwanger & Roses a specialty. Dingce Si. Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Roses, hybrid perpctnal:^ and ramblers. Jack- pon ifc Perkins Co.. N<'\\"nrk. N. .1. Roses, leading rarietics. Lecdlc Floral Co.. Springfield, 0. Roses. 3-in. Wood Bros., Figljkill. N. Y. Roses. Chas. H. Totly. Mndisnn. N. ,T. SALVIAS. Salvia Bonfire. 3-in., %?, p.-r 100. C. Ei.-ele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelplila. SEEDS. Seeds. Quality Christmas swet-t peas. For varieties and prices see advertisement else- where in this issue. Arthur T. Boddingtou, 342 W. 14tb St., New York. Seeds, onion's, leituce, sweet peas, carrot, celery, leek, mustard, parsley, pnrnslp. rad- ish, salsify, C C. Morse & Co., 4S-5G Jackson St.. San Francisco. Calif. Seeds, beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, beet, turnip, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co.. Milford, Conn.; East Jordan, Mich.; Sister Bav, Wis. Seeds, the Kenilworth Strain of giant pan- sles. For varieties and prices, see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Chas. Frost. Kenilworth. N. J. Seeds, specialties. Stocks, pansies, cycla- mens, etc. Pape & Eergmann, Quedllnburg. Germany. Seeds, Phoenix Roebeleni. Sander, T, Alell- Strom, Representative, 235 Broadwav, New York. The Best Seeds for Dealers. Truckers, Plant Growers. Get price list from Francis Brill, Grower, Hempstead, N. Y. Seeds, onion, lettuce, radish, sweet peas. etc. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co., Hollister. Calif. Seeds, Asters. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich. Seed, pansy. 1.000 seeds. 25c; 1 oz.. $2.25. H. Wrede. Luneburg. Germany. Seeds, natural grass, clover and tree seeds. Conrad Appel. Darmstadt. Germany. Seed, pansy, giant, oz., $4. Jos. H. Cunnlug- ham. Delaware. O. Seeds of all kinds. H. E. Fiske Seed Co.. Boston. Seeds, all kinds. Bridgman's Seed Warehouse, 37 E. 19Th St.. New York. Seeds. Landretb Seed Establishment, Bloom- dale Farms, Bristol. Pa. Seeds. Vick's Quality. James Vick's Sons, Rochester. N. X. Seeds of all kinds. W. W. Johnson & Son, Ltd.. Boston. England. Seods, nil kinds. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 3:J Barclay St., New York. Seeds, flower of all kinds. O. V, Zangon, Hoboken. N. J. Seeds. Stokes' standarc I'hlladelpliia. 219 Market St.. Contract Growers. Seeds, sweet peas, tomatoes. Lima beans, lettuce, asters, cosmos and other flower seeds. John Bodger & Sons. Gardena. Calif. Seeds, beans, cucumber, tomato, radish, pea. muskmelon, squash, wa termelon : sweet corn. S. M, Isbell & Co., Jackson. Mich. Seeds, lettuce, onions, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena. Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy. Calif. Seeds, grower and exporter of vegelable. flower and farm seeds. Henry Mette, Queil- linburg, Germany. Seeds. Growers for the wholesale trade only. Bra slan Seed Growers' Co., San Joso. Calif. Seeds, field, garden and flower. Routzalm Seed Co.. Arroyo Cirande. Calif. Seeds, sweet peas, brook. N. J. Anton Zvolanek, Bound- SMI LAX. Siiiibix. good SMj-in. stock nt $2 per 100. Lpo Wollrnrt'lter. Diinvors. 111. Smil.-ix, Wood Bros.. Fislikill. N. Y. SPIREAS. S|iire;i .7. Smits. Ltd.. Nnardrn. IlnMniii STEVIA. Stevia. R. C. 75c per 100; $0 per 1.000. P.vcr Bros.. Chnmbcrsburp, Pa. STOVE PLANTS. Stove plants and crotons. Finest collection. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Vegetable plants: Cabbage. AH Head. Suc- cession. Secon(J Earl.v, ICiiri.v Snninier. Flat Dutch. Snrehean. Danish Unnnd and Ballliend, 2nc per ino; j;] per l.oon. Celeiy: White l*luine. Golden Self Blanchinj:- Giant Pascal. Golden Heart. Boston Market. 2nc per 100; $i per 1.000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Lettnce. Grand Rai)ids and Bin Boston. $1 per 1.000. Parsle.v. Diadilo I'urlPd. 2r>c per 100: %\:>7, per 1.000. Cabbage. Premium Flat I>utcii. Danish. Ball Head. Sure Head. etc.. 7"ic per 1.000 in an.v qtiantit.v. Give us .vonr order. Wo can please .vou. Elmer Rawlings. Wliolesale Grower. 01. 'an. N. T. Cabbage plants. Wakefield. Early Summer. All Head. All Seasons and Hollander, $1 per 1.000. J. L. Johnson. De Kalb. 111. Celcr.v and Cabbage. .$1 per 1.000; $7.50 per 10.000. Parsle.v. $1.50 per 1.000. J. C. Schmidt. Bristol. Pa. VIOIETS. A'inlets. Gov. Herrick. Princess of Wales, liebl-grown, $3 per 100: $43 per 1.000. Lad.v Campbell. $4 per 100; $35 per 1.000. J. C. Schmidt. Bristol. Pa. WaOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. CommiS!>ion Dealers. Amling. E. C, 32-3U Randolph St.. Chicago. Deamud Co.. J. B.. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. riou-er Growers' Market, CO Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Ford. M. C. 121 W. 2Sth St.. New York. Fromeut. Horace K.. 37 W. 2?^th St.. New York. Good & Hallida.v; 74 E. Genesee St., Buffalo, N. Y. Guttroan. Alex. J.. 34 W. 28th St.. New York. The Florist.s' Exchange, 729 13th St., N. W.. Washington. D. C. Hoerber Bros.. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Helton & Hunliel Co.. 482 Milwaukee St., Mil waukee. Hunt. E. H.. 711 Waliasli Ave.. Chicago. Kasting Co.. W. F.. BulTalo. N. Y'. Kennicott Bros. Co., 48-50 Wabash Ave., thi cago. 4511 r,;h Ave New York. Kmchten. John. 51 Wabasli Avt'.. Chicago. Knehn. C. A.. 1122 Pine St.. St. Louis. Kyle & Foerster. 51 Wabash Ave.. Clucago Langjahr. A. H.. 55 W. 2Slh St.. New York. McCallum Co.. Inc.. Pittsburg. Pa. McCulIough's Sons Co., 31G Walnut St., Cin- cinnati. McKellar, Chas. W.. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Millang. Aug.. 41 W. 28th St.. New York. Moore. Hentz & Nash, 53 W. 26th St., New York. Munk Floral Co.. Columbus. O. Murphy. Wm.. 311 Main St.. Cincinnati. O. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, Coogan Bldg.. New York. Niessen Co., The Leo, 120!1 Arch St., Phila delphia. Pittsburg Cut Flower CoTI 222 Oliver Ave., Pittsburg. Pa. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 15 Diamond Stp. Pittsburg. Pa. Randall. A. L.. Co.. 19-21 Randolph St.. Chicago! Rice Bros., 115 N. 6tli St.. Minneapolis. Minn . Robinson & Co.. H. M.. 15 Province St., Boston . Sheridan, Walter F., 131 W. 2Sth St., New York. Smitli. P. J.. 40 W. 2Sth St.. New York. Traendlev & Scheuck, 131 W. 28th St.. New York. Vaughan & Sperr.v, 52 Wabash Ave.. Cbicago. Wclland & Risch. 59 Waliasli Ave.. Chicago. Welch Bros.. 220 Devonshire St.. Boston. Young & Nugent. 42 W. 2Sth St.. New York. ~ Zrcli .^- M mn. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Growers. Bassett & Wasjiburn, 70 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Budlong. j '. A., 37-39 Randolph St.. Chicago. Dillon. J. L., Bloomsbnrg. I'a, Elliott. W. n.. Brighton. Mass. Hi ll. E. G.. Co.. Richmond. Ind. Reinberg. Geo., 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Iteinl>erg. Peter. .35 Randolpli St.. t:hicago. Poehlm.-inn Bros. Co., 33-37 Randolph St., Chi cago. Wietor P.rns.. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Wiftliol.l. lii-o.. 730 Bnckinghani PI.. Chicago. RETAIL cur FLOWERS. Albany. N. Y.— Eyres. 11 N. Pearl St. Anderson, S. C. — The Anderson Floral Co., 5S3 M a r shall Ave. Atlanta, Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachlree _SU l lostou — i'lios. F. Galvili. Inc.. 124 Trentout St. l;ruoKlyii. N. V. — "Wilson," 3 uDi* Greene Ave. Brooklviir"NT"Y.— John V. Phillips, 272 Fulton St. llulTalo. N. Y. — S. A. Anilerson. 440 Main St. liutlalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main St- rineinnali— -luliiis Baer. l:iS E. Fourth St. Cleveland. (1. — The Clevelimil Cut Flower Co. Cleveiaod. II. — The J. M. Gasser Co. C olorado Springs, Colo. — Frank F. Crump. Dayton. O. — Matthews. 1H W. 3rd St. Dcuvtr. Colo. — Daniels & Fisher. Deuvi-r. Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Detroit. Mich. — John Breitineyor's Sous, Miami and Gratiot Aves. Grand Hapids. Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Mass. Ave. ^_^_ Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, Mich. — IL A. Fisher. Kansas City — Geo. M. Kellogg Flower and Plant Co. Kansas Cit.v — Alpha Floral Co.. 1103 Walnut SI. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. '.113 Grand Ave. Kansas City — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. Los Angeles, Calif.— J. W. Wolfskin. 218 W. 4th St. Louisville. Ky. — Jacob Schulz. 550 S. 4th Ave. Milwaukee — C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. New York — David Clark's Sons. 21.39 Broadway. New Yor k — Dards. 44th and IVlailison Ave. New York— Alex. McConnell. 571 51 h Ave. New Yor k — Myer. Florist. 009 Madi.son Ave. Omaha. Xeb. — Hess & Swoboda. 1415 Farnani St. P ittsburg. Pa. — A. W. Smith Co.. Keenan Bldg. Rochester. N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons, 25 Clinton Are- N. St. Louis — F. H. Weber, Boyle and Maryland Aves !f You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready RRference Department, Write Us About it 272 The American Florist. Aug. 27, St. l^uis— Youus's. 1406 Olive St. St. Paul. Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minp.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco— J. B. Boland. GO Kearney St. Terre Haute. Ind.— John G. Heinl & Son, 129 So. 7th St. Toronto. Can. — Dualop's, 90 Yonge St. Washington — Blaclilstone. 14th and H Sts. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke. Conn. Ave. and L. St. Washington — Glide Bros. Washington — Geo. C. Shaffer, 14th and I Sts., N. W. BOaKRS. Gem Ultv Return Tubuular Firebox boilers. The Gem City Boiler Co.. Dayton. O. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material, hotbed sash, cypress, un- glazed. 9jc each; in doz. lots. 90c; glazed, $1.G5 each; doz. lots, $1.60. Pine sash, unglazed, S>Oc; doz. lots. 85c; glazed. $1.G0; doz. lots. $1.55 each. Building hardware, wire and wire fencing, bolts, hatchets, hammers, etc. Chi- cago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts.. Chi cago. Building material, cypress sash bars. Ten- nessee red cedar posts, pecky cypress benches, hotbed snsh and frames, ventilating apparatus, pipe fittings and all supplies needed in new or reconstruction work. Foley Mfg. Co., Western Ave, and 28th St.. Chicago. Building material. Cypress is far more dur- able than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men furnished to superintend erection when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Ne- ponset. Boston. Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress semi-iron frame or truss houses. Hot- Itpd sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Br o adway. New York. Building material, cypress sash bars, green- liouse material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 902 Black- hawk St.. Chicago. Cypress for greenhouse construction, benches, etc. Baker-Wakefield Cypress Co., Ltd., Plat- tenvllle. La. Building material, greenhouse material and Iiotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- iugton red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Shef- lield Ave.. Chicago. Building material. Louisiana cypress, pecky cypress, hotbed sash. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1357 Flushing Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash. Ilitchings & Co.. 1170 Broadway. N. Y. COAL. Coal, Sunshine, Indiana Brazil Block, Poca- hontas, W. Virginia Splint, I'oughiogheny and .Southern Illinois. R. C. Whitsett Coal &. Wm- iiig Co.. 355 Dearborn St.. Chicago. Coal, genuine Olympia Pocahontas, Anthra-Bit. Ideal coal for florists. Eldridge Coal Company. Telephone Harrison 57SS. x;oal, Carterville Mine, Franklin County Mine, Southern Illinois Coal & Coke Co., Peo- ple's Ci!is Bldg.. 150 Michigan Ave., Chicago. Coal, the better grades of Indiana and Illinois. narrisburg-Frankliu Coal Co., Fisher Bldg., Chi- cago. GLAZING POINTS. Glazing points: See the poiotV Hold glass firmly. Peerless glazing points are the best. No rights or lefts. Box of 1,000 points, 75c. Postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Slebert's zinc never-rust glazing points, 2 sizes, % and %, 40c per lb. ; 16c extra by mail; 7 lbs.. $2.50; 15 lbs.. $5 by express. Uandolph & McClements, Baum and Beatty Sts., Pittsburg. Pa. Glazing points. Lord & Burnham special glaz- ing nails (points). Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway. N. Y. Siebert's zinc glazing points, 40c per lb. ; 5 lbs., $1.S5; 20 lbs., $7. Vaughan's Seed Store. (Chicago and New Y'ork. GRKKNHOOSS CONSTRUCTION. (iret'uliuuse construction of all kinds and con- servatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co., Western Ave. and 26th St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of everj type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hitchings & Co.. 1170 Broadway. New York. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof ma- terial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mou- inger .Co.. 902 Blackhawk St.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction, semi-iron greenhouses, new truss bouses, iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co.. 1133 Broadway, N. Y. Greenhouse construction, builders of modern greenboueea. Myers & Co., 1122 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King C onstruction Co.. N. Tonawanda. N. Y. GUTTERS Gutters, Jennings' improved iron gutters. DiUer, Caskey & Keen, 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Gutters, cast-iron. Lord & Burnham Im- proved V-shaped gutter with drip gutter attach- ment. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. Gutters, Garland's. A gutter with a reputa- tion. Geo. M Garland Co.. Pes Plalnes. 111. INSECTICIDES. The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder, $3 per bag 100 lbs. The H. A. Stoothoff Co., Mount Vernon. N. Y. Fresh tobacco stems, in bales, 200 lbs., $1.50; 500 lbs., $3.50; 1,000 lbs., $0.50; ton, $12. SchiUff Bros.. Van Wert. Ohio. Insecticides. Carmen's Antipest Insecticide and fungicide, $1.50 per gal. Perfection Chem. Co.. I'^ushing, N, Y. Aphine, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Geo. E. Talmadge, Inc., Madison. N. J. JUMPING BEANS. Mexican Jumping Beans. A great natural curiosity ; placed in a warm place In show window will jump for weeks, and draw cus- tomers; $5 per 1.000; 60c per 100, mailed. J. A. McDowell. Mexico City, Mex. MISCELLANEOUS. Meyer green silkaline, $1.25 per lb.. 8 spools to lb. Meyer violet thread for violets, $1.25 per doz. spools of 500 yards each. John C. Meyer Co., 1440 Middlesex St.. Lowell. Mass. New Imported Florists' Baskets. The Rade- lein Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave. and Huron St.. Chicago. Tile benches and tile bottoms. The Camp Conduit Co., Cleveland. 0. Twemlow's Old English liquid putty. Ham- mond's Paint and Slug Shot Works, Fishkill-on- Hudson. N. Y. The Mastin Automatic Whitewash and Spray- ing Machine. J. G. Mastin & Co., 3124 W. Lake St., Chicago. Plant bed cloth, waterproof sheeting, hay caps, etc. Henry Derby, 123 F. Chambers St., N. Y. Pulverized Sheep Manure. Sheep's Head Brand. Natural Guano Co., Aurora, 111. Pillslniry's Carnation Staples. 50c per 1,000. postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury, Galesbnrg, 111. PIPE. Pipe, Iron fittings, etc., galvanized Iron sash hinges, screw eyes, screw hooks, U-bolts, gal- vanized iron buckles and wires. Fittings for purlin and ridge supports. Foley Mfg. Co., Western and 26th. Chicago. Pipes and fittings, cast iron and wrought pipe, valves, elbows, pipe hooks, automatic air headers, etc. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broad- way. New York. Wrought pipe and fittings, heating boilers, v.ilves. McArdle & Cooney, 507 Arch St., Phila- delphia^^ Iron fittings, patent iron bench fittings and roof supports. Diller, Caskey & Keen, 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Pipe and fittings. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1357 Flushing Are.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Pipe, valve fittings. Chicago House Wrecking Co.. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. POTS, PANS, ETC. "NUF SED." Best red pots are made by Geo. E. Feustel, Falrport, Iowa. Pots, before buying write for prices. Geo. Keller & Sons. 2614-22 Herndon St.. Chicago. Pots. Florist red. Peters & Reed Pottery Co.. ZanesviUe, O. Pots. Syracuse red. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse. N. Y. Pots, red standard. Paducah Pottery Co., Paducah, Ky. Pots. Standard, all sizes. A. F. Kohr, 2934- ?,S N. Leavltt St.. Chicago. The Red Pot. C. C. Pollworth Co. All roads connect with Milwaukee. STAKES. Cane Stakes. Standard grade G to S feet, per 100, 85c; 500 for ,$3; $5.50 for 1,000. Pipe stems about G feet, per 100, 60c; per 1.000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. BOOKS FOR FLORISTS The followiof books should be io every florist's and eardener's lil^rary. A good book on any subject io whicli you are specially interested is worth years of experience and should be kept convenient for reference at all times. Send prices quoted and we send tbe boolcs. The Horticulturists' Rule-Book (L. H. Bailey). — Contains information valuable to all those engaged in any branch of horticulture. Illustrated. 312 pages. 75 cents. Steaii Heating for Builders (Bald- win). — Contains valuable data and hints for steam fitters and those who employ this method of heating. The 350 pages are fully illustrated. $2.50. Chrysanthemum Manual (Smith). ^By an expert who has given his un- divided attention for twenty years to the improvement of the chrysanthemum and its culture in detail. Profusely il- lustrated. 40 cents. Hedges, Windbreaks, Etc. (Powell). — A treatise on the planting, growth and management of hedge plants for country and suburban homes. A vol- ume of 140 pages, with twenty-two il- lustrations, so cents. Dwarf Fruit Trees (F. A. Waugh). — Their propagation, pruning and gen- eral management, adapted to the United States and Canada. It has 45 illustra- tions and 123 pages. 50 cents. He.\ting and Ventil.\ting Buildings. (Carpenter). — This book covers the en- tire subject most fully. In the prepa- ration of heating and ventilating plans it will be found a most valuable guide. $4.00. Celery Culture (Vaughan). — The important subject of celery culture is thoroughly covered in this illustrated pamphlet of 59 pages. The florist rais- ing young plants of celery and those who grow the plants to maturity will alike find it valuable. 50 cents. Cabbages, Cauliflower and Allied Vegetables (Allen). — The requirements of the important vegetables of the cab- bage tribe are given here very fully. The book also contains interesting chap- ters on seed raising, insects, pests and fungus diseases common to these plants. 50 cents. The Culture of Water Lilies and AguATic Plants (Henderson). — Grow- ers of hardy and tender water lilies and other aquatics will find this an excellent guide in cultural and descriptive matters. The lists of varieties have been very carefully prepared. Handsomely illus- trated. 50 cents. EvERVBODv's Paint Book (Gardner). — The author has given in this book easily understood instructions for paint- ing anything from a board fence to a fine room and so well is it illustrated that almost every too! a painter needs is shown and described. 1 he perusal of this book will save much money to those who liave a bent for this kind of work. It cont.iiiis iSo p,i'j;cs. $i. American Florist Co.^^tgJgJvGa "• If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It igio. The American Florist. 273 Eldridge Coal Company SOLE AGENTS FOR GENUINE OLYMPIA POCAHONTAS, ANTHRA - BIT the ideal smok ele ss coals for flobists' use . Special Prices for Immediate Delivery. Prices Will Advance September 1st. Our Yards Cover the City. All 'Phones Harrison 5788. GENERAL o^^cE^^^^ WHOLESALE DEPARTMENT, CAR LOADS FOR TRACK DELIVERIES 215 DeaibornSt., CB THE ALLIED TRADES Week's Steam Coal News. Chicago. — With the rout in disorder cf the forces of International President T. Li. Lewis from the Indianapolis con- ference and the apparent supremacy of President Walker of the Illinois di- vision of the miners' union in matters pertaining to coal mining in this state, the outlook for higher figures for steam coal is enhanced considerably. While it was confidently expected that the infusion of the personality of former leader John Mitchell into the contro- versy would tend to hasten the final opening of all the mines that are no>v idle in this state, this expectation did not materialize, but, on the contrary, reports emanating in the Indiana me- tropolis point to the feeling that John Mitchell and International President Lewis are far from working amicably. Charges and counter charges were thick and fast during the heat of the arguments. Reckless extravagance of the funds of the miners' treasury in jears past was brought to light. These bickerings did not conduce to create a sentiment of good feeling and no headway was made up to the closing hours of the conference last week. The early part of this week dele- gates to the convention were jubilant over the unqualified indorsement of the Illinois coal strike on the basis of the Peoria demands and the de- feat of T. L. Lewis and the proposed compromise settlement. As a result of the action of the convention the Il- linois strike will be continued until every operator in the state has signed contracts granting the original de- mands of the strikers. Both the oper- ators and the strikers are preparing for a long contest, and it is predicted that consumers of steam coal will face increased prices before snow fjies. The principal demands of the Peoria con- vention are, in addition to a raise of 5.55 per cent in wages, that the coal operators shall pay the wages of the shot firers, a differential of three cents a ton mine run in Franklin and Wil- liamson counties, and a two cents dif- ferential in the "long wall" mines in northern Illinois. Coal operators insist that they "never have paid the shot firers' wages and never will." They object seriously to the differentials de- manded, but virtually have agreed to the raise of 5.55 per cent some time ago. Persistent rumors in Chicago indicate that a few of the larger operators, see- ing no hope in continuing the fight with the miners, have about made up I HARRISBURG=FRANKUNCOALCO. I Fisher Building, CHICAGO. J The Better Grades Only of I INDIANA AND ILLINOIS I COALS M Preparation and Quality as They Should Be. We Make a Specialty of Supplying the Florist Trade Miners and shippers of the following grade of coal: Sunshine, West Virginia Splint, Indiana Brazil Block, Youghiogheny and Pocahontas, Southern Illinois. Write us for names of satisfied customers, both as to quality and service, who have used our coal for the past five to ten years. Write for our prices before placing your contract. Phone Harrison 41 OS. R. C. Whltsett Coal & Mining Co., ''" ^cS'gV'*' their minds to open their mines irre- spective of what the majority of the other operators do. To substantiate their position they point out that the time is now at hand where they must have coal to cover their contracts en- tered into months ago. Great Lakes Coal Shipments. Shipments of soft coal for ' June, 1910, and the six months ending June 30, 1910, were 2,800,963 and 5,913,177 gross tons, respectively; these were also the largest on record for the pe- riods named. Over 90 per cent of the season's shipments proceeded from Lake Erie ports, mainly from Toledo, Cleveland, Ashtabula and Ashland, and only about 10 per cent from Lake Michigan ports. About 5G per cent of coal receipts during the present season are credited to Duluth-Superior and Milwaukee, though considerable quan- tities found their way also to smaller Lake Michigan and Lake Superior ports such as Manitowoc, Green Bay, Escanaba, Ashland and Marquette. Receipts at Chicago during the season were larger than during previous years, totalling 187,284 gross tons for the six months of the present year. The shipments of hard coal for the month and season ending in June, 628,020 and 1.507,789 net tons, mainly from Buf- falo and Erie, were also larger than for the preceding years. About one- half of the hard coal received is cred- ited to Duluth-Superior and Milwau- kee; considerable quantities of this class of fuel are also taken by Chi- cago. E. J. McQUADE, of the sales depart- ment of F. G. Hartwell Co., 1855 Peo- ples Gas building, Chicago, was absent from his desk this week, enjoying a vacation. A. J. ScnoENECKE, president Illinois Heater & Mfg. Co., 35 Dearborn street, Chicago, makers of "Illinois" self wa- tering flower boxes, was in attendance at the Rochester convention in the in- terest of his product; sales have been very brisk lately. Geo. B. Limbeet & Co., 557 Pulton street, Chicago, have in preparation a handsome and comprehensive catalogue of wrought iron pipe and pipe fitting^, valves, and other steam pipe and water heating supplies, which will be mailed to the trade upon request, free of charge, as soon as it comes ofE the press. Mr. Limbert reports inquiries and business good. 274 The American Florist. Aug. 27, Southern Illinois Coal & Coke Co. The Twins: Carterville Mine • • Franklin County Nine THEY DISTANCE ALL COMPETITION FOR FLORISTS' COAL. For superb quality and preparation this coal cannot be excelled in Franlclin County or any other county -^^ DAILY CaPACITY 3000 TONS i t=^> COLLIERY OFFICES: GENERAL OFFICES: BRANCH OFFICES: Herrin, 111. Peoples' Gas BIdg., 150 Michigan Ave., St. Louis, Mo., Boston, Mass. Chicago, III. J. T. HUDSON, Jr., General Sales Agfent. A. A. Lavaque, the affable represen- tative in Chicago of the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Co., is seen almost any day amongst the glass buyers; he re- ports business in extra good shape, sales keeping up to the producing point. Very little glass is in sight. Detoe & Ratnolds Co., 176 Randolph street, Chicago, advise that they are in good shape now to take care of or- ders for greenhouse white paint; they also put on the market green paint for preserving wire work. Prices will be furnished florists and the trade for the asking. The Illinois Malleable Iron Co., 1801- 1825 Diversey boulevard, Chicago, through its advertising representative, J. R. Steneck, reports an extra good demand from greenhousemen and nur- serymen for its line of pipe fittings and boilers. This company issues a very complete and instructive catalogue ex- plaining goods put on the market used by greenhouse and allied trades, which will be mailed upon request, free of charge. Cattle Manure in Ba^s Shredded or Pulverized BR/INi Pure — dry ^ uniform and reliables, , The best of all manures for the fy\ greenhouse. Florists ail over the country are usins: it instead of rough manure. Newport, R. I. Mrs. James B. Haggin gave one of the most elaborate and varied enter- tainments of the season at Arleigh, her summer home in Bellevue avenue, August 18. It consisted of a dinner and dancing, and the guests numbered 100. The floral decorations were a feature, 18,000 lilies and 4,000 Ameri- can Beauty roses being used. Upon entering the villa, the guests passed between trees of American Beauty roses and were received by Mrs. Hag- gin in the drawing room, where there was a profusion of American Beauties Pulverized Sheep Manure ^^^V Absolutely the best Sheep Manure on "^"^^ the market. Pure manure and noth- ing else. The best fertilizer for carnations and for liquid top-dressing. Unequalled for all field use. Write for circulars and prices. The Pulverized Manure Company 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago Sheep's Head Brand Pulverized Sheep Manure The Ideal Plant rood (or Florists. Write b day for Prices and Booklet. Aurof a, I MURAL GUAIO COMPANY, in vases. The dinner was served on small tables in the dining room and on the veranda. Each table bore a bunch of roses or of lilies. The large veranda was inclosed with curtains of oak leaves among which twinkled tiny elec- tric lights. The ceilings of the dining }0f Has stood the test of over a Quarter of a Century, THOMSON'S Vine, Plant and Vegetable MANURE UNRIVALL£D FOR Vines. Tomatoes. Cucumbers, all Flowefinp. Foliage and Fruit bearing Plants, Vegetables. Lawns, etc. The result of many years practical experience. PERFECT PLANT FOODS Sold by Leading American Seedsmen. Thomson's Special Chrysanthemum and Topdressing Manure Freight paid on quantities. Write for our special offer to the American trade pamphlets, agents' circulars, etc., to solc makers, WM. THOMSON fi SONS, Ltd., Tweed Vineyard, Clovenfords, Scotland Mention the American Florist when writtno Evergreen Brand FlowerFertiiizer Best plant food and most readily available. 121b. cans $2.00 each. Other sizes pro rata. For further particulars address D. D. JOHNSON CO., Man'frs., 64-66 Wabash Ave., Chicago. room and the veranda were hung with French baskets from which dropped garlands of lilies which were caught against the walls. igio. The American Florist. 275 We are sbippinsr orders for Ventilating IVfacliinery «nd Fittings every day. but feel that we can take care of yourorderB also. We assure you that your •rders or isquiries will receive our prompt and careful atteo- tion. Send us your orders or write for prices and we will be sriad to have the opportunity of fienriDc for you. Circulars free. THEABTANCECO., RICHMOND. IND. Birmingham, Ala. Hugh Seales has returned from the greenhouses after a busy time doing a good deal of remodehng. Everything now is in fine order. David Hope, for- merly grower for J. L. Parker has charge now and is demonstrating his ability as a grower. Fred Johansen, who is at the head of the Birmingham Landscape and Nursery Co., reports business good. He has charge of the landscape de- partment and Ernest Kohleberg has charge of the greenhouses and nursery. J. W. Luther of Ensley, who does a landscape as well as a flower business, is taking things easy now and using his auto for joy rides. There is con- siderable rivalry in speed between be- tween him and Geo. LufEman. John Lambert, formerly manager for J. L. Parker, has gone to the Amzi- Godden Seed Co., Geo. Curry, formerly with the latter firm, having opened for himself at First avenue and Twenty- first street. The florists are going on their usual picnic this year at the invitation of the Amzi-Godden Seed Co., through G. B. McVay, its president, who has promised them a good time. Hugh Seales has been very busy of late, the wet season having delayed planting. A. J. Koenig has finished but J. L. Parker has more to do. John Colmant has had a very suc- cessful season and has a large force of men working at grading and pre- paring for next year. Miss !Lutie Elliott, saleslady at J. L. Parker's, has gone to Texas for her health. All wish her a speedy recov- ery. Wm. Skews has added one new greenhouse to his place and has every- thing in first rate condition. N. D. Summerfleld reports a fine busi- ness and his place, as always, is in good condition. Miss Lottie Black has opened up a cut flower store at Five Points. Ragner Bros, have added two new greenhouses this season. at.a . Do It ]IVo^w^ Send us you- inquiries — we have ample dry stock — special macliinery good shipping facilities and will make you low piices and the very best quahty of lumber — smoothly michincd. pioperly cut and fltled. with fu'l sized worliin > details— let us quote you and refer you to some of the best known people in the trade who have used our GULF RED CYPRESS strictly Air Seasoned Free from Sap or Other Defects. PLANS AND eSTIIVIATES FREE Write us and find out how economical it will he to use our Steel Trusses Thaf Stand Up Fittings, Glass, Putty, Etc., Ventilating Machinery. PECKY CYPRESS ben^c^Ses We are at your service — try us. The Foley Manufacturing Co., we^erVAve., Chicago Call and see us when in Chicago. The larirest plant in the world for our line of business. Attentionll Glass BuyersII GREENHOUSE GLASS. You will save money if yon obtain our prices before yon buy. Qnallty A. No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most durable white p«dnt for this purpose. Half barrels, (26 gallons) per g«l., $1.70. 6 gal. pails, per gal., $1.75 . M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLBSALB GLASS AND PAINTS, Long Distance Phone nd Ml onroe 4994. 651-659 Washington Boulevard, CHICAGO. CYPRESS Is a wood that has come into very general use in Greenhouse Construction, Benches, Frames, Inferior or Exterior Use. Inquire of your local dealer, or write us. B4KER-WAKEFIELD CYPRESS CO., Ltd. Manufacturers, PLATTENVILLE, LOUISIANA Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports ^ ™E JENNINGS"'"'*'* IRON GUTTER. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS Kw Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for Circnlars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN. S. W. Comer Sixth and Berk Streets. PHaADELPBIA. VENTILATING APPARATUS Tell Them Where You Saw the Advertisement. 276 The American Florist. Aug. 2-], European Horticulture. FROM THE l-UliNC'II TKAUK TArEUS. New English roses of 3010, intro- duced by Wm. Paul & Son, comprise : Alice Cory-Wrifflit (Hybrid tea).— Flowers of a pretty deep pink color, much resembling Mme. Caroline Te- Stout. but differing in their larger size and greater doubleness. Vigorous and free. Elsie (llybrid AVichuraiana.) — Tender flesh pink, center a little deeper; perfect form and very lasting; a good acquisition among climbing roses. Ju- liet (Hybrid briar).— Very pretty nov- elty blooming in autumn as well as summer. Interior of rose a fine red changing to pink as it opens, outside old gold; the flowers are very large and exquisitely fragrant. It has been much admired at the shows. Portia (Hybrid tea).— The flowers are large, double, of a fine pink at the base of the petals, center of rose yellow. Fine for pot culture and exhibition. The international rose meeting at Bagatelle, opened by the city of Paris June 18, was largely attended by rose growers from all countries. The jury was to examine the roses introduced in 1009, already noted in that year, and to judge them definitely after the two years of comparative culture, also the roses presented in 1910, for a first classification. None of the roses of 1909 was considered worthy of the Bagatelle gold medal, but certificates were awarded to the most remarkable in the following order : Commander Jules Gravereaux (Hy- brid remontant). — Cross of Frau Carl Druschki and Liberty. Strong, straight branches, thorns medium. Foliage fine deep green, stem strong and stiff. Flower very large, semi-double, vel- vety fiery red, lightly shaded maroon on the inside. The broad petals are deeply and irregularly toothed, which give the flower a peculiar appearance. Received a silver medal from the As- sociation Lyonnaise in 1908, certificate of merit and gold medal at the Lyons exposition in 1908. Seventy-four new roses of 1910 were offered, some of which particularly at- tracted the jury, and which will be definitely judged in 1911. This rose meeting is becoming a great interna- tional event in horticulture and its originators, Mm. Forestier and Grave- reaux, received general felicitations. Our compatriot, E. G. Hill, and Peter Lambert have both been honored by the nomination of Chevalier du merite agricoli by the French minister of ag- riculture. Rose Viscountess Enfield. (Pernet- lana). — ^Visitors to the Paris Baga- telle are entranced by the magnificent bloom of this new rose of 1910; its vigorous shoots produce long buds which open into large double, glob- ular blooms of curious coloring, cop- pery old rose with yellowish blotches, the outer petals blotched carmine red, and some streakings of yellow show- ing in the heart of the flower. It is a chance seedling of Soleil d' Or. Treat your plants for parasites one day each week, the same day, until it becomes a habit, says M. Ad. Van den Heede in the Moniteur d'Horti- culture, and we shall hear less of their ravages! How simple to dust flow- ers of sulphur over the garden while the dew is on, to spray with a one per cent solution of essence of tobac- co once a week! Molly Sharman Crawford (Tea). Dickson. — Strong and branching bush, flowering fully, very large, double- white flowers of perfect form, with high center, with the outer petals re- curved. For outdoor or pot culture. Mademoiselle Marie Mascurand. (Hy- brid tea). Bernaix. — Vigorous, erect plant, with bright green foliage, long, stiff stems carry very large, quite dou- The Superior Standard RETURN FLUE FIRE BOX BOILER contains more heating surface, and 'ess water space tlian any otiier steet boiler. H of the heating surface is in the tubes. Ask the man that knows the one using different style boilers —names are yours for the asking. After using our boiler one season, you will say like all others: Nothing but "Superior" for me. This boiler has given better satisfaction than any other boiler on the market MADE IN NINE (9) SIZES FOR HOT WATER. Send for catalogue and list of powers that are using this boiler. I THE SUPERIOR MACHINE & BOILER WORKS, 840-850 Superior St., Chicago. The Gem City Return Tubular Firebox Boilers Are the most economical for Greenhouse heating. Send for descriptive matter and Drlces. THE GEM CITY BOILER CO. DAYTON, OHIO. BURNED CLAY Tile Benches and Tile Bottoms Gives results.Three styles of benehes.iDcludinsr Iron Pipe Fraoae. with Tile Bottom and Sides. Write for descHptive circular and delivered prices. Any size benches. Tile Sides THE CAMP CONDUIT CO. Garfield Bide.. Cleveland, O. Appjumus \ QifAjraarrrmaaiemua WILKS' Hot Water Boilers AM THE MOST ECONOMICAL Boiler for Greenhouses No Night Fireman Required with oar SELF-FEEDING HOT WATER BOILERS. Send for Catalog and Prices. S. WILKS MFG. CO., 3S03 Shields Ave. CHICAGO. ble flowers of flesh-write; form an elongated cup. A double-flowered gloxinia illustrated j in the Revue Horticole of June 1 has the corolla well doubled, the flower having some resemblance to a double petunia, 'i'his is the first time even a small per- centage of seed has given double flow- ers and it is expected that the strain will be established in the near future. Gaston Bonnier, professor of botany at the Sorbonne, has published his "Simple Method of Naming Flowers," (in French) comprising 372 photo- graphs in colors and 2,715 in black, as a convenient means for persons with- out knowledge of botany to identify flowers. Laciniate flowered cosmus, is a new variety of this neglected annual, which, even if it blooms late, compensates by blooming freely and long. The new mammoth strains, among them Lady Lenox, shade from white to purplish rose and make the autumn gay. Steel ReturnTubularBoilers The Most Economical Type of Boiler for Greenhouse Heating. Highly recommended by well-known florists. JOHNSTON HEATING CO., 181Eaat26thSt., N£W TOftlL Boilers F©r GREENHOUSES OF HIGH OKADE... See Oar Catalofa*. gof ^aSri GIBLII k CO., UtlM, N. Y. Ereraurus robustus in varying shades is shown plentifully in the spring ex- hibition in France and Belgium. Rose Lady Alice Stanley (Hybrid tea). — Flowers pale flesh color inside, reverse of petals coral red. I igio. The American Florist. 277 Talk Your Heating Troubles Over With Our Trouble Man ■' "^ TX E can help you 1^-^ out. Heating pi' troubles are his I hobby, he thrives i -A. i-i. on them. If your boiler's draft is slow, tell it to him — if circula- tion in the coils is sleepy,, tell it to him — he'll know how to wake it up. If you are burning too much coal for the amount of heat returns, tell it to him; he will give you a solution. Are you thinking cf "Chang- ing your system"? Talk about it with him, get yOUf advice now when you need it, not after the mistakes have been made. Address your letter to The Trouble Man, Hitchings & Co. ELIZABETH, N. J. Let us quote you on newand second-hand BOILERS, PIPE, FiniNBS, GLASS, Greenhouse Lumber, Tools, Sash, Etc. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO., 1394-1412 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. THIS HALF shows you the three times back «nd fonh BurDham Fire Travel that actually is three times. By three times, we mean three times in each half of the boiler— actually a six times travel, you see. Its this wonderful travel that sifts out practically all the heat from the sases. making hot coils and a cool chimney. And This Half shows that dcp fire pot with its thick bed of coals and the deep waterways directly over the hottest part. It is the space between these waterways that makes th.- cross fire chancels running from side to side cf the fire chamber. It is these channels that lead to the side flue openingr. It is these flue openings that prevent the burni^ne gases from rusliine to an outlet at rear of boiler makinu only ihe rear sections really (tficient. Every Burnhaitl Section is equally efficient. Get the word equally, fiixtd in your mind, The Burnham is a greenhouse boiler made for greenhouse work. Send for catalog. Lord and Burnham Company IRVINGTON, N. Y. New York St. James Bldg. Boston Tremont Bldg. PbUadelptUa Heed aldg. Chicago The Rookery THE KROESCHELL BOILER is the only perfect HOT WATER BOILER. W* manufacture every type of boiler in use, but vur ereenhous* boiler, because of its special constructioa. possesses many adyao- tares erei any etber type. Prlcts and catalogue on application. KROESCHELL BROS. CO. 452 W. Erie St CHICACO 278 The American Florist. Aug. 27 British Awards for Japanese Gardens. On Thursday, June 30. the pi-esident and council of the Royal Horticultural society visited the Japan-British exhi- bition for the purpose 01" inspecting the Japanese gardens and the horticultural exhjbits, says the Gardeners' Maga- zine. As the result of their visit they awarded silver cups as follows : Tu Keijiro Ozawa. of Tokyo, for the de- sign of the "Garden of Peace" and the "Garden of the Floating Islands;" to Hannosuke Izawa. for the construction of these gardens; to the Tokyo Yen for the design and construction of two miniature gardens; to the Yokohama Nursery Co. for a collection of dwarf trees in pots, and for a dwarf specimen of Thuia obtusa aurea, 135 years old; to S. Hayashi, Kioto, for a pair of bronze garden lamps; to Senker Agawa, Kioto, for an imitation dwarf pine used in ceremonies; to Nippon Yusen Kaisha, for a garden of artifi- cial flowers, and to the Girls' techni- cal school, Tokyo, for an arrangement of artificial flowers. Overcome By Flowers. The fainting of two choir singers at a big wedding recently, because of the overpowering odor of the masses of flowers used in the decorations of the church, was far from being an extreme case of the exhalation of blossoms acting as an acute poison. It is not the only instance of this sort. Some- time ago an actress was asphyxiated by the perfume of 3,000 California vio- lets; say 30 times the number a woman would have in a corsage bouquet. Choir singers of experience recognize the danger that lurks in great masses of blossoms, although they think light- ly of it in a large church edifice. They have been known, however, to decline to sing in a room where all the flowers were concentrated in a comparatively small space. In a large church a few- hundred gardenias can cause actual distress to the supersensitive. The equally powerful, but much less agree- able, odor of narcissus is just as trying None of these three flowers should be placed in a sickroom, and it is well to go slow with violets and Easter lilies. Roses and carnations are less objectionable; but making the sickroom a "perfect bower of flowers" is bad for a patient. Medical science offers few interesting examples of fatal asphyxiation by the perfume of flowers. There is at least one notable case in literature. Zola allows one of his heroines to commit suicide in precisely this fashion, and it may be accepted as technically cor- rect. A born photographer of human life, Zola was not likely to picture such a scene as the passing of Albine in "La Faute de I'Abbe Mouret" without being sure of his basis of fact. The abbe, it will be recalled, goes back to the church to seek pardon for his lapse into wrongdoing. While he pacifies his soul in the deepening twilight, Albine wanders in the forest, and as she leaves it the perfumes rising from her garden on the evening air put the no- tion into her head that the flowers she loves shall bring her death. .She fills her bedroom with roses and other fra- grant blossoms. Then, after shutting the room tight and stuffing an the cracks in the door and windows with mints, balsam, balm, and vervain, she covers her bed with tuberoses and hya- cinths, heaping four chairs which she ranges beside it with poppies, helio- trope, marigolds, and four-o'clocks. She masses violets on a table by her pillow, lilies go on another in like profusion, and the sofa is lost under a burden of red and white pinks and wall flowers. Over all, right and left, Pecky Cypress Pecky Cypress is the greatest money saver discovered in years. Will last at least three times as long as any other wood for bench material. We can make immediate shipments at all times from our large stock. Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, V^hife Cedar Posts, Etc. WRITE FOR PRICES. Flooring, ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER GO. Hawthorne and Weed Sts., CHICAGO. Telephones: Ltncoln 410 and 411. Wired Toothpicks 10.000. $1.75: 50.000. $7.50. Manufactured by W J. COWEE, BerUn, N. T. Sample free. For sale by dealers. Gorham ^ Chaplme n*.;n4i.tM.T T„/. CATALOGUES Printcry ^<=- price lists. HALFTONES, ENGRAVINGS and PRINTING FOR FLORISTS. 358 Dearborn Street. CHICAGO. The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES WRHE FOR FIGURES. 91 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO she flings the roses, and then lies down to die on her hyacinths and tuberoses. In the morning they find Albine dead. Selika in "L'Africaine" commits sui- cide in the same way. When she sees Vasco da Gama sailing off to Portugal, she lies down under a manchineel tree and lets the poisonous exhalations of its blossoms soothe her unto death. The geography of the last two acts of "L'Africaine" is a bit uncertain; but, assuming that it was Madagascar, what was a new world tree doing there in those days? Nor does the upas tree, whose very name, Antiaris toxicaria, suggests its deadliness to those who linger long beneath its flowered branches, flourish there; that belongs in Java. On the whoie, it looks as if poetic license has been taken with the royal poinciana, which is a native of Mada- gascar and has the gorgeousness of bloom pictured in the last act of "L'Africaine." Another operatic heroine, she of the title role of "Lakme," dies of iiower poison; but it was from eating, with suicidal intent, the flowers of a species of datura, a sort of Indian cousm to the American jimson weed. Desirable as it may be, though, to die a "beautiful death," trying to leave life by the flower route is a good deal of a gamble. Idiosyncrasy, as physi- ci.ms admit, has a not unimportant bearing on toxicology, and it would be somewhat embarrassing for the would- be suicide to go to the expense of buy- ing thousands of gardenias and ar- ranging them in death-dealing fashion, only to discover t' iit wliaL was an- other's poison had no more than a niildc uspi.yxiating effect.— Tnadi'.eu-; S. Dayton in Sunday Magazine. ■ ■■■■^^B cut in any length ■!■ I wM L| Silver, Green ^M I ^B ^~ Cotton, & Green ■■ """^ Lacqured Wire. Syfinges, Wire-Shears, Pincers, etc. at VERY MODERATE PRICES. Carriage paid to Hamburg on all goods over $25.00. PRICE LIST FREE ON APPLICATION W. UNGEEHEUER SUHNE, ^ Manufacturers of Wire and Wire Goods, HOCH&T-ON-MAIN, OERMANT. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25tll St., NEW YORK. FLORIST'S SUPPLIES. We Manufacture all Our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Oreeas and all Florists' Requisites. A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycaa Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. Send For Prices 404412 East 34th St.. NEW YORK. GET OUR PRICES ON Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire IGOE BROTHERS Manufacturers of the Model Plant Supports for Carnations. Dahlias. Golden Glow. Feonies Chrysanthemums and Tomatoes. e3-71 Metropolitan Ave. BROOKLYN, N. T. Plant Bed Cloth For Florists Gardeners. Truck Farmers, etc. Protects from frost. Best stiade io summer. Sold by leading seedsmen. Waterproof Sheeting, Hay Caps, Etc. HENRY DERBY, 123 F. Chambers St., New York. H.BAYERSDORFER&GO. Florisfs' Supplies. 1129 Arch street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Send for our new catalogue. Always mention The American Floclrt when you order stock, t t t i ■l(fTO. The American Florist. 279 9f E>:x:oolle^i:xt Ooocl» for* Ser»^%rioo ^ ^ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ ¥ This i^ onr Trademark and is Registered in the U. S Patent Office. Twemlow's Old English Liquid Glazing Putty. Hammond's Slug Shot, sold by Seedsmen, kills Aster bugs, Sow Bu,i;s, Cabbage Moths. HAMMOND'S PAINT & SLUG SHOT WORKS, Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y. fi I Holds Class Firmly See ttie Point i PEERLESS i OlftEliiK Points u-e thebeit. ' No rlghu or lefti. Box of 1,000 poloU 75 oU. poitp^d. 1HENBT A. DREEB. 714 ChvrtBBt St., FhilK., Pa. Lock the door before the horte is stolen, ind insure your glass before it is brolcen. For particulars coDcernipg Hail Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary SADDLE RIVER. N. J. Siebert*s Zinc Glazing Points. Good for small or large glass, do not rust, easy to drive H and li inch Per lb. 40c. 5 lbs. $1.85. 201bs. $7.00. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Chcarto or New York Nashville. Business has held up remarkably well the entire summer until within the past two weeks which have been somewhat dull. The supply of flowers has been fair, though some carnations and roses have been shipped in. Glad- ioli are about the only flowers grown outside this season. There has been entirely too much rain for the field grown asters, but very fine stock has been grown under glass; really tne finest ever grown in this section. All growers are holding back the winter stock of roses, but for a short while Geny Bros, have allowed some of their White Killarney and Killarney to come on and they were very fine. VENTILATING MACHINERY The oripinal machine with seU-oilinB cups. The most powerful, least complicated, very compact, with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gutter Over six miles in use and highly recommended by all. The only Drip Proof gutter on the market. The Standard Return Steam Trap It has no equals (or simplicity or its working. Catalogue free. E. HIPPARP, Yoanottown. Ohio. SIEBERT'S ZINC Never Rust GLAZING POINTS Are poslUvely the best. Last forever. Over JO. 000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of glass slipping. ESective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract. Two sizes Hand '4. 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. lor $2.60 15 lbs. for $5.00. by ex press. For sale by the trade. RANDOLPH a McCLEMENTS, Soccessors to Chas. T. Slebert. Baiun a Beatty Sts.. pittstmrM. They have a tine house of Beauties for winter trade. The Tulane hotel is being entirely changed and renovated and this firm, which has been in the building a number of years, will give up its store there and move further down town. The present store is rather small for the business done. It is only 18x50 feet. They will move January 1 to 212 Fifth avenue north in the midst of the business district. The new store there is 20x100, which will give far greater facilities. Their re- moval will take from this part of Church street the trade which was established by G. W. Currey, pioneer in a great many departments of the floral business, in 1875, and who did NcArdie&Cooney 507 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wrought Pipe and Fittings. Heating Boilers, Valves. And all Appliances for GREENHOUSE HEATING. Catalogue on Application. lousiness on the corner opposite the Tulane. The Joy Floral Co. has experimented with My Maryland rose and as a sum- mer bloomer it has been very satis- factory so far. This firm also has some fine Kaiserin which it is us- ing for summer stock. M. C. D. y 280 The American Florist. Aug. 27, Tobacco Paper IS THX STRONGIST BIST PACKED KASIEST APPLIED 14 sheets $ 0.75 144 sheets 3.50 288 sheets 6.50 1728 sheets 36.10 JNlCO'rliniC °'"::::.::"' Furnishes ihe cheapest Ka J ■.!. J. » ^. ._ . •'"*''■ "OTE PRICES Most Nicotine for the Money I pi^t $ i.m Vi Gaiion 5.50 Gallon 10.50 Manufactured by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Louisville Ky. 5 Gallons 47.26 A 6ntter With a Reputation Arj^ Ask the man who has tried them. For. further particulars, write to GEO. M. GARLAND CO., DES PLAINES. ILL. THE BEST Bug Killer and Bloem Saver For PROOF Write lo P. R. PALETHORPE GOMPANY, Ow«nsboro, Kj. ?: are easy to kill with The fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 lbs. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back ; why try cheap BUb8titnte8 that niakers do not dare to guarantee ? THS H. 1. STOOTBOFF CO., MOUNT VERNON, N T. No-w Ready— New 1910 lidition THE TRADE DIRECTORY Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the L'nit^d States and Canada. PRICE: $3,00. postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Deaiborn St., CHICAGO The ''Meyer Green Silkaline'' is the only Green Thread that should be used by florists and growers. It is guaranteed full weight and full measure. Also Violet Thread for tying up Vio- lets. Price of both, $1.25 per lb. For sale by all first-class supply houses. If your dealer does not carry it in stock, write us direct, giving us his name. JOHN C. MEYER & CO., 1*49 Middlesex St., Lowell, Mass. The Mastin Aatomatic Whitewash and Spraying Machine Is Reliable, Practical and Durable The tank is made of e^Wanized sheet steel, and in brass. The pump is of brass throuBhout. simple aad powerful. The mixing device- keeps the contents of tha tank well stirred up froiH start to finish. When the machine is filled to within six inches of the top. a few strokes of the pump will compress cnoueh air in the tank to produce a coatinuoas mist-like spray f»r IS minutes. All parts are made to tauee and may be had for repairs. Ask your duakr about our Extension Hose. Extension Rods, and the Mastln Whltewaall Nozzle for Bordeaux mixture. Sold through Seedamen, Dealers in Florists' and Poultry Suppliea. J. G. MASTIN fi CO., 3124 West Lake St.. CHICAGO. ILL. Carman's INSECTICn>K AND FUNGICIDB ror the Garden, Orcbard and Greenlionie Non-poisonous and harmless to veeitation, Kills Green FIt, Aphides, Bark Uce, Thrlps Meali Bud, Hed Spider. Scale, Wire wormi, Ants and Slu4s. This is lie grower's Friend. Handy to use. ciieap and ctfective. mixes readily in water. Destroys all insect pests and keeps down filth. Circulars on appli- cation. $1.50 per gallon. Also io quarts, half gallons and in bulk. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., FLUSHING, N. Y. J A STIC A USE IT NOW, CF.O.PIERCECO. 12 W. BROfiDWAY NEW YORK MASTICA is elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty becomes hard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breaking of other class, as occurs with putty. Lasts longer than putty. Easy to appl y- Increasing Popularity As a General Insecticide for Destroying Greenhouse and Outdoor Pests Is due to the hearty endorsements of tht many expert floriculturists who have thoroughly tested Aphink and have not found it wanting. Its success is the talk of the trade. It does all that is claimed for it, and more. Ask your supply house for AphinE, or write us for name of our nearest selling agency. Aphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON, N. J. n IE TJTW E Amerkm ft Rmerica Is "the Frnw of the UesseI; there may be more comfort Rmidships, but we ere the Srst ta touch Unknniya Seas.' Vol. XXXV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 3, 1910. No. 1161 ThE American Florist Twenty-sixth Year. Copyright, 1910, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Matter Nov. 11 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Evebt Satukdat bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, Long Distance Phone : Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : AmeHo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, Sl-OO a year; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries In Postal Dnion, 12.60. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Offickrs — r. R. PiERSON. Tarrytuwii. N. V., Pres.; Fred W. \'ick. Rochester, N. Y.. Vice- Pres.: H. B. Dorner., Urhana. 111.. Sec'y; Wm. F. Kasting. Buttalo. N. Y., Treas. □ Officers-Elect— Geo. .'^smus. Chicaeo. Pres.: RiCH.ARD Vincent. Jr.. Baltimore. Md. Vice- Pres.: H. B. Dorner. I'rbana, 111.. Sec'y; Wm. F. Kasting Buttalo. N. Y.. Trcas. Next meeting at Baltimore. Md.. August. 1911. Second National Flower Show. Boston. Mass.. March 1S-2S. 1911. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual convention and exhibition, in conjunc- tion with the Morris County Gardeners' and Florists* Society, Morristown, N. J.. November 2. 3 and 4. 1910. Elmer D. Smith. .Idrian, Mich., President; C. W. Johnson, Morgan Park. III.. Secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at Boston. Mass.. March. 1911. Fred. Burki. Pittsburg. Pa.. President; A. F. J. Baur. Thirty- eighth St. and Senate Ave., Indianapolis, ind.. Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition at Bos- ton, March 1911. Wm. H, Elliott. Brighton. Mass.. President; A. Farenwald, Roslyn. Pa. Vice President. Benjamin Hammond.- Fisbkill. on-Hudson. N. Y., Secretary. Turn Your Surplus Stocks Into Cash By Advertising in the Ready Reference Department. HALF HOUR CHAPTERS FOR FLOWER GROWERS Early Chrysanthemiims. The advent of the extra precocious varieties of chrysanthemum has led to many growers planting them as a catch crop in summer, following them with violets or other winter crops. It is easy to get them cleared off in time for violets, sweet peas or mingnonette, and thus the benches are made use of for two or three of the summer months when otherwise they would be useless. But in order to reap the full benefit of the system no time must be lost when the chrysanthemums are cut, but they must be cleared off right away and preparations made for the succeed- ing crops. If violets are to be planted new soil will have to be brought in and the same applies to mignonette, but for the sweet peas possibly by the addition of some new soil the old can be fixed over to carry the crops. It will, of course, be necessary to look out for sufficient stock plants of the chrysanthemums for next season's sup- ply and the plants must be either flatted up or planted out on a bench. Almost any kind of treatment does for them now, but toward the spring the plants for stock will have to be brought into a good light position in order to get suitable wood for propa- gating. If placed in pots they can be moved around as becomes necessary and this is usually the best thing to do with these very early kinds. Poinsettlas for Cutting. There is usually some demand for cut poinsettlas in every store at Christ- mas and the retailer who has some glass should devote a bench or a part of a bench, according to his demand, to this plant. The old stock plants from which the cuttings for pot plants have been taken are quite good enough to plant up for cutting from if young stock is scarce. They should not be disturbed directly after cutting but when they have started to grow freely again some of the old soil should be shaken off the roots, the strongest roots cut back a little and the plants set out firmly on a bench already pre- pared. The soil need not be extra rich as feeding at the surface may take place later, but it should be firmed well when planting to induce a hard and short jointed growth. The plants are sure to be tall enough before flower- ing. Plant about one foot apart and take up from two to three shoots from each. After planting shade lightly for a few days and spray fre- quently but do not water the roots much until they begin to run freely in the new soil. Remove the shading and keep plenty of air on night and day when the plants become well estab- lished. Hardy Plants. The drought of the past few weeks in the middle west has been very try- ing for the grower of hardy herbace- ous plants for cutting from. The hot sun takes the color out of the flowers and shrivels the growth in many cases, while it is usually impossible to either shade or water sufficiently to keep the plants in good condition. All that can be done in most cases is to keep the surface soil moving so as to form a layer of dry soil that prevents the loss of moisture or to lay on a mulch of half decayed manure to keep the sun out of the soil. In most cases this lat- ter will be useless until we get rain in sufficient quantity to moisten the soil well, but when it Is moist the mulch can be put on and will prevent the moisture escaping. Young seedling stock of pyrethrums, daisies, asters, delphiniums, coreopsis and other kinds require the greatest care, for unless they make a free growth during late summer and early autumn the plants are small and weak for planting out in spring. A thorough soaking of water when it can be done will do wonders for this stock and this, too, can be mulched after the soil is moistened. Seed can be sown now of campanulas, Shasta daisies, pyrethrums, sweet Wil- liams, wallflowers, Alyssum saxatile, candytuft, centaurea and others and will make nice stock for protecting over winter and planting out in spring. 282 The American Florist. Sett. J' Antlrrninums. Young seedling or cutting stock of these plants in preparation for plant- ing out next month must not be neg- lected. It the plants have been stand- ing close together in a pit or frame they should be given a new stand and picked over, also topped if they show a disposition to run up unduly. Should they be getting potbound and the benclies are liable to be delayed then the question of giving them a shift into larger pots should be considered. We do not like to do this if it can possibly be avoided, for not only does this cause extra worli and expense in the potting, but they are more trouble to handle and plant out later. But it is wrong to allow them to become hard in the pots as they do not start well after planting out. If neither plan is feasible it may be worth while to turn the plants out of the pots and lay them in flats with a little loose soil around them as advised for maid- enhair ferns. The roots will escape and form a "wig" in the loose soil that gives them a fine start when planted out quite different to that obtained by planting potbound stock. Violets. The scorching heat of the past few weeks has certainly given violet grow- ers their troubles, whether growers of single varieties in the field or of the double kinds on the Marie Louise order. Respecting the latter varieties, the old idea of growing them in the sun and giving hardly any shading has given way to the more sensible and natural plan of shading heavily while the plants are making their growth, whether under glass or in the open. The violet is never found at its best in hot, dry places; it naturally delights in a cool and somewhat shaded posi- tion, while during most of the sum- mer, its growth is shaded by other vegetation. This is the kind of atmos- phere that growers should endeavor to keep up around their plants and by the admission of plenty of air at all times to so consolidate the growth that the crowns will be full of fine, strong flower buds in the fall. Where the young stock has been planted at half distance, or where the plants are still on the propagating benches lose no time in getting them into their flower- ing positions. When the plants are taken out in the case of double plant- ing let the holes be filled at once with clean new soil made firm. The water- ing is an important point now. The plants are growing freely and need plenty of moisture at the roots, but the grower should be careful not to allow the border to become sodden. If possible so regulate the amount of water given that the plants are look- ing for it every day or two. Heavy soakings that render the soil wet for a week are wrong no matter what the votaries of "thorough" watering may say. It is necessary to be always on the watch for side shoots and pull them off in order to throw the entire strength of the plant into the center crowns. Should slugs or snails appear sprinkle a little dry soot and lime around the plants and lay traps of bran, lettuce leaves or pieces of cut potato, but do not feed the plants as yet. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kift. Philadelphia, Pa. Can It Be Done. Eu. American Florist : — In your issue of August 6, page 51, a correspondent asks "Can it be done?" We say "No, not for long." For a man who sells below a living profit to kill his brother florist is only building a gallows to hang himself. Such a man should be tarred and feathered and this would be too good for him. Yet there is room in the world for us all. Fredericton, N. B. J. B. Handling: Funeral Orders. There are many rush days outside of holidays when orders keep coming in so fast and the list grows at such a rate that it seems doubtful whether the stock will hold out or deliveries be made on time. This is often the case W. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo. Troas. Florists' Telegrapli Delivery .^ssociation. when work is for funerals, the order- ing of which is often left to the last minute. This is the time when the madeup galax, magnolia or boxwood wreaths help out wonderfully. With an assortment of sizes of these on hand, quite a pretentious piece can be got up in a very short time, by the addition of roses, lilies, asters or any of the flowers in season. A few cycas leaves will add considerably to some pieces and in many cases a bow of ribbon will give a finish and help out a scarcity of flowers. All this is but the work of a few minutes and has a great advantage over the close set pieces which take so many flowers and consume so much valuable time in their arrangement. When the or- ders begin to mount up, talk wreaths and clusters; you want all the orders you can get and you prefer those that are easiest to make and most profitable. Cycas leaves are also a staple and a good stock of assorted sizes should always be on hand. The prepared imported stock is frowned down on by some dealers but it is used in large quantities and in many cases is more showy and satisfactory than tlie fresh cut cycas. It is well, however, to have a pair or two of these in stock as they are always more or less in demand and will always command a good price. Wheat sheaves are another staple that should be ready to show at all times. A good sized sheaf nicely made and trimmed with choice flowers makes a very appropriate emblem for an old person, just a few flowers, each one perfect and generally all of one kind, sucli as half a dozen lillies or a few rather full blown roses. If the flowers are white and a purple ribbon is used, as is best for an aged person, then a few purple flowers at the ribbon, to match it, are necessary. Asters are now to be had In all shades in quantity and are very pop- ular for sprays. Quite a good deal of taste and skill can be shown in the arrangement of asters. They have fairly stout stems and as a rule very pretty clusters may be tied without their being wired, but for large sin- gle or double sprays they are handled and can be placed better when wired, a rather dense bunch being lightened up considerably by pulling or bend- ing the stems, so that many of the flowers are given prominence that would otherwise be hidden. In ar- ranging the cluster it is not necessary to bind in every flower as added; let the bunch grow until it has attained some size, a good strong handful, then several wraps enough to hold them firmly. If it is to be a large spray and is becoming unwieldly let it lay on the counter or bench and add to it there, binding without lifting. In this way the flowers are not disar- ranged. Care must be taken, however, that sufficient backing has been added to stiffen so that it can be handled safely. An extra large arrangement is better made in two parts, into what is called a double spray. These are placed together, the stems bound firm- ly, and a number of extra flowers and green added as a large bow of ribVioii is attached to give it the fin- ishing touch. A pair of cycas leaves, underneatli each spray and projecting beyond, increase the efliciency and add considerably to the selling price. In the arrangement of flowers many seem to want every flower to have the same prominence. Bunches of this kind look too much as if they were made in a mould. A beautiful bouquet must be in some respects like a fine portrait or photograph, full of light and shadow, some points made prominent, others kept in the back- ground. This is one of the most dif- ficult things for the beginner to learn and only comes with practice and ob- servation. In arranging flowers in a vase get the ends of the stems to- gether and place them in; give them a shake so they do not lay too close together, add a spray or two of green and you can hardly improve on this or get as good results in any other way. Aster clusters of one color are given character by the addition, just where tlie ribbon is tied, of a spot of another color or a dozen or so of val- ley, a few flowers of Lilium album or perhaps a few sprays of white cle- matis. To all of these there should be attached a trifle of narrow ribbon the same color as the flower. Where the card is pinned on the ribbon a sprig or two of lily of the valley and maidenhair tied with baby ribbon makes an attractive finish. K. rgro. The American Florist. 283 TRADE EXHIBITION AT THE ROCHESTER CONVENTION. GiviiiK Partial Views of the Exhibits of the Kmc Construction Co.. Benjamin Hammond. Lord & Burnham Co.. E, A. Beaven. John Lewis Childs Mor.head Mfg. Co.. B. Hammond Tracv Hitchings & Co.. S. S. Pennoclc-MeehanCo., W.J. Boas & Co.. M. Rice & Co^ Kitts Mfg. Co,. Stunipp& Walter Co.. Geo. M. Garland Co.. Wilson Hoyt Co.. Storrs& Harrison Co . John C. Moninger Co. and Henry F. Michell Co. 284 The American Florist. Sept. s, Convention Echoes. Friday was the day for wliicli all the boys were waiting and the way they turned out fully taxed the capacity of the rolling stock of the electric road to Manitou. The grand rush for the re- freshment booths when the cars ar- rived at Manitou fairly toolv the wait- ers off their feet and they had hard work to keep some of the eager and hungry ones from invading their working room, but there was plenty for all and everybody was well served. The brand of Rochester brew was ex- cellent and in constant demand. The baseball game was a great bur- lesque and would have made a head- liner as a vaudeville attraction. In playing ability Will Graham was al- most the whole show. His bowling experience stood in good stead and his two home runs were the features of the game. The Rochester boys must have neglected batting practice for if the balls had been even larger they would not have hit them. As one spec- tator expressed it, "They couldn't hit a balloon." The fat man's race did not go to the fattest man. The turn around the flower pots was dilEcult to negotiate; the winner had the inside and got so far ahead after making the turn that he stopped and looked around to find where the rest were. W. A. Manda, who occupied the outside position, took a circle almost large enough to land him in South Orange, N. J. The presentation speech of Ex-Pres- ident Hill to President Pierson was very much enjoyed by all and deliv- ered in a very happy manner notwith- standing the interruptions and imputa- tions of prevarication which were very pleasantly passed over. President Pierson's acceptance was as happy as the presentation. The Baltimore delegation was full of enthusiasm and were carefully noting what "to do" and what to "don't." From remarks overheard the ladies who attend next year will be tendered plenty of attraction and have an op- portunity to appreciate southern cour- tesy and southern chivalry. It was baseball night at Ontario Beach, but it was a question whether the national game enthusiasts outnum- bered the florists at Rochester's Coney Island for but few of the cars in the roller coaster and other attractions but contained their quota of wearers of the florists' buttons. The programme of sports contained many contests unknown to the visitors but all the mystery was soon solved and the home boys found many worthy competitors in their guests and the lat- ter succeeded in carrying away a fair proportion of the prizes. J. B. Deamud of Chicago was a grand success as self-appointed starter in the pipe race, with the result, which he no doubt desired to accomplish, of mixing things up generally. It took the committee several minutes to straighten things out. Many faces were missed from the convention "Thursday, but were again to be seen Friday. Upon inquiry, it was found that the trip to Niagara and return was too great an attraction to be missed. "Meet me at National Flower Show, Boston, March 27-April 1, 1911," was the bye-word of the boys from the Hub, and the inscription on the large blue buttons which they so freely dis- tributed. The Boston boys were glad to meet their old fellow members in the per- sons of Larry Cotter and Bob Berry who received many a hearty hand- shake. The card party of the Chicago dele- gation was not seriously disconcerted by the smoker being cut off at To- ledo. The game was continued on a baggage truck at the Toledo depot while the contestants waited for the buffet car of the second section. The fireworks were greatly enjoyed by those who stopped to witness them, but after the three previous strenuous evenings many were so tired that they did not stay to see the pyrotechnical display. THE CARNATION. Miss Margaret Vesey, Fort Wayne, Ind. Second Vice-President Ladies' S. A. F. The committee on excursions is to be congratulated upon the successful manner in which every detail was car- ried out. The bowling contest was a "howl- ing" success in the strictest sense of the word. The ladies' race had its usual amus- ing features. E. A. W. Great International Show In London, 1912. It has been decided to hold a great international horticultural show in London. It will open May 22, 1912, and continue for eight days. The king has consented to act as patron and the undertaking is being actively support- ed by large numbers of wealthy Eng- lish people interested in gardening. Nothing of the kind has been held in London since 186G, and after so long an interval it is confidently expected that the show will result in a great success. The site will occupy about 20 acref favorably situated in the west of th< metropolis. Amateurs, gardeners ant' nurserymen of all countries are invitee' to take part. The schedule of prize; is in course of preparation and will bi issued as soon as possible. The secre tary is Ed. White, 7 Victoria street London, S. W., to whom all inquirie for further details should be addressed P. The Carnation Year Book. Most of "the special societies for flori- culture in England issue an annual and the latest is that published by the Perpetual Flowering Carnation Society, bearing the above title. For a first at- tempt it is a very creditable publica- tion. Portraits of the president. Lord Howard de Walden, the chairman, J. S. Brunton, and others are given. The literary matter is interesting and va- ried. P. Lifting and Planting. The planting season is at its height now. Most carnation growers are busy getting in their plants, making prepa- rations or watching and bestowing ex- tra care on those already in. A few es- sential points to bear in mind to meet the difficult problems connected with this work may now be in order. Make sure that the benches are in good con- dition, also allow for ample drainage. Halt-inch spaces between the boards at the bottom of the benches are not any too wide; these will close up con- siderably after the soil has been in some time and the steady watering has caused the boards to swell. Thorough cleanliness is also a very important point. Clean out from underneath the benches any rubbish and particularly pieces of old rotten wood which if left laying around is one of the best breed- ing places for wood-lice or sow-bugs. Whitewash the inside of the benches with good fresh lime and repair any part of the house and renew any glass so that the newly planted plants can be given the right amount of air and there will not be any danger from flooding of the soil in the benches from heavy rains. The question of soil is an important point and requires con- siderable study. Enough lasting nour- ishment has to be put into it to sustain the plants for a long period, at the same time not too much so as to cause an abnormal growth before the roots of the plants have a fair chance to properly assimilate its elements. Soil heavily charged with an over abun- dance of green cattle manure, coupled w-ith the necessary watering and damp atmosphere that has to be given to the freshly planted stock, will cause stem rot among the plants very quickly. The point, therefore, is to allow for a live soil but not one heavily charged with humus. The question of lifting the plants in the field has been gone over so many times in these columns that it seems superfluous to refer to it here, yet for the beginner this is one of the most important features. Care should be ex- exercised to save Intact all the roots possible, also to guard against drying out during the interval between dig- ging and planting. Shading of plants directly after planting is an absolute necessity for them to talie a quick hold of the soil and for this purpose there is nothing better than just plain mud and water thrown on the glass. It can be easily put on again if washed oft by rain before the plants have a good hold of the soil. It can also be re- moved quickly when the time comes. In setting the plants pay particular attention to the spreading out of the roots. This has much to do with the igio. The American Florist. 285 (I (}l3(l(0jll55f«J3llSl: ,^i;^ liiiiil" FRANK BANNINGS GLADIOLUS NIAGARA AT THE ROCHESTER CONVENTION. plants' well being in after growth. Water each plant directly at plant- ing time so that the water works well down to the roots; then allow for the soil to dry out again before repeating. Continual light syringing of the plants two or three times a day to keep them plump should also be followed up to hasten root action, but guard against unnecessary wetting of the surface of the soil. Watering and syringing should be two distinct and different operations. Guard against draughts both from open ventilators and doors. Just after planting we find it a good plan during the heat of the day if the wind is blowing to carry a little less ventilation and open up wider at night- fall when there is not any danger from storms. As soon as the plants take roothold remove a little of the shading. also keep the surface of the soil open by continually working it. C. W. JOHNSOJN-. Carnations in the South. If carnations are not housed by now -no delay must be allowed in getting this done. The rainy spell we are just passing through, and which has lasted almost two months, has been far from ideal for plants in • the field. It has been well nigh impossible to keep down the grass and weeds and the plants have made a growth too soft and rapid for their own future good. Still every cloud has its silver lining and conditions would have been much worse if the sun had been as strong as usual. The plants may be a little weak owing to the continued cloudy weather but are better that way than in the condition I have seen them af- ter heavy rains followed by bright, strong sun. Great care will have to be exercised in the lifting to save the roots as much as possible and see that the houses have a good, heavy shade, also. A clay wash is as good as any- thing for this purpose. Have the soil in the houses in good shape for planting, neither too wet nor too dry, and let little or no time elapse between lifting and planting. The job of planting should not be hur- Tied, a little extra time taken to spread the roots instead of crowding them into a ball being time well spent. Some growers after planting give the beds a thorough soaking and others again just water at the base of each plant. Both are good if well carried out, but in the condition the plants are this year we prefer the latter method. We find it well to leave all the top venti- lators open day and night, but keep the side ventilators and doors closed in the daytime while the plants are being established. After sundown everything may be thrown wide open. The plants will require spraying a few times a day probably, but don't over- do it as this makes fine conditions for stem rot to develop. With a heavy shade less spraying will sulBce. The plan of some northern growers using little or no shade and depending on frequent spraying and dampening down of the houses to bring the plants through will not work out down here. The sun is altogether too powerful. After a week or 10 days the plants should have begun to make new roots when the shade can be gradually re- duced and soon all the ventilation pos- sible given. Just a word of warning, which should be altogether unneces- sary, but in too many cases unfortu- nately is not: Have the houses thor- oughly clean before planting and weeds and rubbish of all kinds (and this includes soil that may have fallen through the cracks when emptying) entirely removed from under the benches. We never look for much on top when underneath the benches are in a filthy condition. Wm. Lear. Carnations for Christmas. Kd. AitERic.\N Florist :— How should I proceed to have a crop of carnations for Christmas? Should they be planted by a certain time or does it depend upon disbudding and pinching back? c. U. The present is a good time to plant carnations for winter use and the plants, if properly looked after, should be in full crop for Christmas. Disbud- ding is a detail of culture that has to be kept up right along whenever the plants start to flower, but probably lit- tle in the way of pinching will be nec- essary if the plants have been properly prepared in the field. G. Red Spider in Field Carnations. Kd. American Florist : — What is the best remedy for red spi- der in field carnations? c. U. We believe there is no better remedy for red spider anywhere, inside or out, than clear, cold water, vigorously ap- plied with the hose. Preventive meas- ures in the field are a good supply of water to the roots, frequent cultivation and the constant suppression of weeds which act as breeding places for the insects. Spraying with tobacco water, lye-sulphur solutions and various in- secticides, are often recommended, but they are far more expensive and more troublesome than the use of water and clean cultivation. G. EICHHOLZS CARNATION CHRISTMAS CHEER AT THE ROCHESTER CONVENTION 286 The American Florist. Sept. s. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Calvat's CHrysanthemums. We undorstana that Ernest Calvat's large collection of chrysantlieiniims will, owing to his recent death, be placed under the care of M. Remy. a well known grower of Grenoble, who will look after them in the interest of the widow. P. Seasonable Work. Taking the buds is one of the most important items of the chrysanthemum grower's work at this time. Plants that have received the right attention as regards keeping the side shoots and early buds taken out on time are now fast setting their main buds. Those on the early varieties should be well advanced by this time and any that are not already taken must be attended to as quickly as they are large enough to handle safely to allow for the blooms to mature at their proper season. The early varieties to be a success must be on time at their flowering season. If they are late enough to run over into the season of the second earliest which are much larger in size and better in finish they suffer considerably in com- parison. Polly Rose, Glory of Pacific and the other Pacific sports should have the buds taken as fast as they appear. Pacific Supreme, Gloria and Robt. Halliday are budding up quite prominently and in a few days the pink and white Ivory Miss Alice By- ron, Nellie Pockett, Cheltonii and Mrs. H. W. Buckbee will be ready to take. Timothy Eaton, Yellow Eaton, Col. D. Appleton, Golden Eagle, Maud Dean, Dr. Enguehard and most of the mid- season varieties will be ready about September 1 or a few days later. The late varieties will be two or three weeks before the buds are ready, but in the meantime the work of taking out the side shoots and properly support- ing the plants must be followed up closely; also keep the soil at the roots in an open, friable condition. The new beginner tog-ether with many an older hand is often puzzled with the bud-taking process. Taking the bud as it is termed means the selection or leaving the bud to mature into the flower, and it is well to bear in mind that the early bud produces a fuller though shorter and more narrow pet- aled bloom and of much lighter color than the la»r buds, so that a pink variety will have a very much deeper and generally better color from a late bud than from an early bud but at the expense of the size of bloom. The red and bronze varieties are almost with- out exception better from late than early buds. The fact of the plants setting the buds means that the wood is ripening up, consequently a little variation in the treatment is necessary. Less sjTinging and a little less water at the roots should:- now be the order. Water and syringe during the fore- noon so that a dry atmosphere is in- sured before nightfall. The ripening of the wood will cause the plant to send out numerous suckers at its base, also side shoots wherever it has a chance. These should be carefully looked after and removed at every opportunity before they sap the strength away from the plant. Give all the air possible at this time but be careful of draughts. Also keep the insecticide sprayer going continually so that there is not the slightest chance for the aphis to get down into the newly formed buds. Any plants that still need to be supported should 1 e taken care of right away to get it done in time for the stems to straighten out before tne petals begin to show. The specimen exhibition plants need every encouragement from now on to show time. Give ample ventilation, water well every time the plants re- quire it and give a weak application of liquid manure twice a week from now. This will give size to the plant and blooms. Watch for red spider on the underside of the leaves, also con- tinue the spraying with insecticides as with the benched stock. Support any of the' branches of the plants that Benjamin Hammond. need it and make preparations for the final tying and staking. Pick off any yellow or dead leaves on both the pot grown specimen plants and the plants in the benches. Grasshoppers are very troublesome just now and the only way to get rid of them is to catch them by hand and destroy them and occasionally a few hairy caterpillars make their appearance on the under- side of the leaves. These can easily be removed. Cutworms are also some- times bothersome by chewing out the top of the plant. These pests work by night but can usually be found by scratching away a little of the soil at the base of the plant. C. W. Johnson. THE ROSE. Color Chart. The disadvantage of the "Repertoire de Couleurs," published by the French Chrysanthemum Society, is its size and the loose leaves, thus rendering it dif- ficult for handling in the garden and greenhouse. At the forthcoming con- gress of the society the question of a pocket edition is to be considered. Prepare for Cool Nights. Usually around the first of Septem- ber the nights begin to grow cooler and through the eastern and middle states, according to the locality, the weather is often such that a little fir- ing becomes necessary. So by all means have the boilers in readiness at any time from now on, so that a fire can be started at a moment's notice. There is one great advantage in having the rose houses heated by steam ; and that is the ease in which mildew can be kept down by the use of sulphur painted on the pipes; the fumes quickly fill the houses and very often we are able to take advantage of a cool, rainy day to start a fire for the sake of the sulphur fumes, which will do more good towards curing or prevent- ing a dose of mildew than by using sulphur in any other way. It is a hard matter to get the good results from sulphur by painting hot water pipes — unless the hot water is under pressure; therefore, if one has any se- rious trouble resulting from mildew it would pay to install a small steam boiler and run a one-inch pipe in each rose house for sulphuring purposes. Perhaps it may be noticed when cul- tivating the early planted stock at this time that the roots are at, or very near, the surface of the soil. Very frequently this occurs between the periods of cultivating and these tender little feeders should not be dis- turbed. If this should be the case the soil can be rubbed over with the hands and a very light top dressing of some old well-rotted manure can be applied very lightly, barely covering the soil. This will keep the soil from baking and will prevent the accumulation of a green scum on the surface. Keep an eye on the plants most susceptible to "black spot" and keep the plants well tied and the walks and surroundings dry. Also use plenty of air slaked lime sprinkled around. If the plants show a few black spots do not make the very common mistake of withhold- ing the water too suddenly, which would give the plants a greater check. Very often a dose of black spot is brought on from irregular watering. Letting the plants become too dry and then soaking them will cause them to black spot quicker than anything else. Give the Beauties plenty of air and dry surroundings, also plenty of water, and keep the green fly in check by using the nicotine liquids diluted ac- cording to directions, applying it with a spray pump with Bordeaux nozzle. A tank holding several gallons of water with spraying device attached does not cost very much and for de- stroying green fly it will be found very economical and at the same time the insects can be destroyed without clos- ing the ventilators or without the slightest injury to the tenderest shoots. Fumigating can be started when it becomes cool enough to close the houses. As the days grow short and the evenings become cooler one must have a care in reference to syringing the Beauties. Every other day during the cool spells will be often enough to syr- inge if the foliage is at all dense, but igio. The American Florist. 287 when syringing is done give it to them thoroughly and early in the morning. A few flowers can be allowed to come here and there when the plants of the young stock are exceptionally strong. They must also be kept clean and carefully tied. Keep on disbudding the small plants till they catch up to the others. E. Bride Rose Plants Injured. Ed. American florist : — I am sending you a Bride rose plant, one of a batch of 400 that were benched about June 10. They were somewhat mildewed when received from the wholesaler and were potted for about six weeks before benching. I dusted them with sulphur and the mil- dew is almost gone. The plants have been watered individually till about a week ago. Have given air on both sides of roof in day and one side at night. Have syringed once every bright day, and tried to give enough water without overdoing it. There are about a dozen affected like the sample. The house is a three-quarter span with raised benches and runs east and west. There is a very light shade on the south. Ventilators, hinged at the ridge, are about 2y2x3y2 feet and placed alternately. Temperature sometimes goes over 100°. Any advice as to the treatment of the roses will be much appreciated. R. s. The plant sent was simply a dried up dead scrap with a little soil when it arrived here and it was quite impos- sible to give any idea as to what caused the injury from such a speci- men. When young stock is mildewed at the start it stands a very poor chance in the race and many growers —if the attack is at all severe — would not run the risk of planting such stock but would obtain clean plants. If "R. S." only loses a dozen out of a batch of 400 he must consider himself fortu- nate and the best thing to do is to pull the diseased plants out and plant fresh, clean ones. We cannot find space in answer to a query to go into the whole matter of rose culture as the season's work so far has been fully treated on in the rose department and "R. S." should look this up in back numbers. "Plant nothing but clean, healthy stock," is an axiom that all successful growers know the value of. The man who starts out with mil- dewed plants is handicapped from the beginning. 6. The Call of the Garden. The cultivation of flowers and vege- tables is becoming a leading feature in the life of all Londoners, at all events, of the working classes of Lon- don. Unemployed workmen have taken to cultivating all the vacant plots; artisans who have finished their day's work hurry home to enjoy their own little garden; clerks and business men do the same, and we even hear that at Plaistow, the girls of the neighborhood are devoting their Sat- urday afternoons and some of their evenings to little plots, eight feet square, which seem to be available in one of the streets there. London is without doubt the "garden city" of the kingdom. Even in the Strand we have a vast wild rock garden, now covered in all parts with a great variety of British and exotic flowering plants. Doubtless most of the seeds came from the nosebags of the neigh- boring cab-horses. — Journal of Horti- culture. dendrobes and cypripediums about which more later. Many of the Tri- anit.s have flowered upon the imported pseudobulbs and there are others now HYBRID AMARYLLIS, MARTINIQUE. .Amaryllis Forniosissima X .A. vittata Raised by Luther Burbank. Orchids at Chas. Bond's, NapervlUe, 111. We have always confidence in the outcome of a business venture when a man understands his work, goes into it heart and soul as if he meant it and has a good partner to help him out. This is the case with Charles Bond, who last April started in orchid grow- ing for the Chicago market at Naper- ville, 111., a pretty little town about 20 miles from the western metropolis. Mr. Bond has had a wide experience in orchid growing, being the son of a famous English orchid grower, T. W. Bond, and having grown them in Eng- land, France, Germany and in this country. He certainly is a worker, as may be seen by the elegant condition of the plants, while Mrs. Bond is a most charming partner, just as inter- ested in the success of the undertak- ing as he is. This is the combination at Naperville, and unless we are con- siderably out in our reckoning, it is going to be a great success. There are at present two span roofed houses, 25x100 feet, filled with orchids and already Mr. Bond has visions of a larger range in which he will grow a larger collection. Coming to the plants there are, approximately, 2,500 Cattleya Trianae, 2,000 C. labiata, 1,500 C. Mossiae and a smaller number of C. Schroderae, C. Bowringeana and a few choice hybrid forms in large es- tablished plants. There are also some flowering, but this seems to make lit- tle difference to the young growths, which are coming away in elegant shape. The flowers already cut have not been, of course, of first class qual- ity. This could not be expected when the fact is considered that they were forming on the voyage home and at the expense of the stored up nutriment in the bulb. But they have been good enough to sell well and to make Vaughan & Sperry, the wholesalers of 60 Wabash avenue, Chicago, to whom Mr. Bond ships all his flowers, anxious for more. They have done more than this; they have shown that the plants have been collected in the right local- ity and are of the best strain of this popular species, some very fine color varieties as well as an albino having flowered already. The plants are grown mostly in 6?. inch pots, well drained and about two inches of osmunda fiber placed very firmly with the dibber. In this solid compost the plants root strongly and well and specimens only potted a few weeks are already rooted well all through. But what interests the grow- er most particularly is the great num- ber of excellent growths pushing up all over the plants, six, seven and eight on each. C. Schroderae was doing remarkably well and there will be quite a number of flowering growths on this next spring. There will also be many Trianaes that will flower 288 The American Florist, Sept. 3, again this winter, wliile the labiatas are already showing the double sheaths characteristic of this popular species. Cleanliness, fresh air and abundance of atmospheric moisture form Mr. Bond's formula for orchid growing, and that he is right is abundantly proved by the condition of his plants. Among the dendrobiums we noted some healthy looking stock of D. in- fundibulum, a species in the way of D. formosum but with longer stems and producing more flowers to the stem. D. formosum is throwing up fine shoots and also flowering on the imported bulbs. But it is doubtful if any of these black haired dendrobes will ever be a success under cultiva- tion for long, the cutting away of the stems with the flowers being very weakening. D. bigibbum, an Austral- asian species not unlike D. Phalaenop- sis, is doing well and there are also a few choice yellow cypripedium in signe, ccelogynes and some new hy- brid forms. But it is to the cattleyas that Mr. Bond looks for his chief de- mand — he is far too old a hand to try and make money out of a botanical collection. FLORISTS' FERNS. Cultural Notes. Late summer is quite a busy season for those who grow florists' ferns in quantity, from the fact that at that period much of the moving from flats to pots is done in preparation for the fall trade. Strong growing species, such as most of the pteris group, do not require so much time in order to make salable plants as the various aspidiums or lastreas and consequent- ly the latter kinds should be among the first to be potted. Aspidium Tsus- simense and A. aristatum variegatum are both among the most satisfactory plants for fern pans. Aspidium Sie- boldii is another of strong and distinct character, and much endurance in the dwelling, but all three of these ferns are somewhat slow-growing in the early stages. In fact it will frequently be found that these ferns are nearly a year from sowing until they reach a usable size, whereas some of the pterises will reach a useful size in about half that time. Aspidium Tsussimense is probably the hardiest of florists' ferns in com- mon use, it being frequently found in presentable condition in a fernery after all the other ferns in the pan are dead, and it really seems a pity that so good a fern should be so often seen in the fern pans that are sold by Brooklyn de- partment stores at 29 cents apiece. But if the growers are satisfied to fill the pans in question at such a price that they may be retailed at 29 cents, it is their own affair; still one would not expect to grow suddenly wealthy at such rates. But it must be admitted that a great many small ferns may be grown in quite a small space, and if the succession of crops is well followed up, so that the bench space is well occu- pied, there may be a reasonable profit in the operation. But to return to the question of pot- ting and growing the ferns, rather than to the prices at which they should be sold, it may be said that potting off seedling ferns from the seed pans or flats in which they have been growing up to this time, is a tedious operation, for the young plants have to be sepa- rated from each other with some care and then potted so that the crowns are not buried too deeply in the soil. The potting should be fairly firm, and the young plants promptly watered in and protected from the wind until they have time to recover from the root disturbance to which they have been subjected. In potting off such stock in quantity it is well to arrange that the work will be well balanced, by having some careful boys to separate the small clumps of seedlings ready for the pot- ters, the latter being experienced in their part of the work, and able to keep the plants well worked up on the pot- ting bench, so that there shall be no accumulation of plants with their roots exposed to the air, and a sufficient number of helpers to remove, set away, and water in, the young plants as rapidly as the potters fill their flats. Large quantities of this class of stock are grown in frames during the sum- mer very satisfactorily, the pots being set on fine ashes and the plants pro- tected from the weather by being cov- ered with sash, the latter being shaded with whitewash or whiting and oil. Under such conditions the frames need plenty of ventilation, and this is usually secured by building a light framework about one foot above the sides of the frame, upon which the sash are laid. If the plants are put out in the frame at once after potting, less ventilation and some care in watering will be needed for overwatering is likely to sour the soil, and too little will stunt the growth of the plants, and also encourage an attack of thrlps. But once get the young ferns estab- lished and rooting freely, and they can stand a lot of water, and also an abundance of fresh air both day and night. The frame grown crop should, of course, be used up first, for they should all be out of the way before the possibility of sharp frost, it being no small job to empty a lot of frames of 2 or 3-inch ferns when there is danger of frost, besides the question of find- ing space for them in the greenhouses at that period. Ferns of larger growth, for example, the Boston fern and some of its nu- merous relations, may also be handled under the frame system, and will make a nice stocky growth in the frame, pro- vided that they are given plenty of light and air, and also that plentiful watering is not neglected. This larger stock is more under control if the pots are plunged in ashes or some other cool material, and there is also less danger of their suffering from dryness when thus protected. Well rooted Bos- ton ferns will also enjoy a mulching with well-rotted stable manure, the latter having been turned over times enough to allow the excess of ammonia to escape. Fresh manure may injure the young fronds of the ferns, but a mulching with old manure will be thor- oughly enjoyed by these plants, for they are by no means so fastidious in regard to manure as we of the older school once thought them. W. H. Taplin. Nephrolepls Marshall!. A beautiful sport of Nephrolepis Amerpohli has appeared in England, having been exhibited by the well known firm of H. B. May & Sons of Edmonton, before the Royal Horti- cultural Society and awarded a first class certificate. In describing it, the Gardeners' Magazine calls it the most beautiful of all the nephrolepises and says it is bound to become popular In private gardens even if it does not prove a good market fern. Its wide fronds are very finely divided and plumed so that each frond looks like a piece of the most exquisite moss. Juvenile Ferns. Among the important questions we all are called upon at times to answer, according to a correspondent of the Fern Bulletin, is the oft recurring one, "Whom does the baby look like? " and at no time is this question more per- plexing that when the infant under discussion is a fern, for often it bears so slight a resemblance to its parents tiiat only an intimate friend of the family, familiar with its characteristics, would dream of the relationship be- tween them. One of my first experiences with these deceptive juveniles was with the maid- enhair. This was the one fern that I had always felt perfectly sure of for there seemed no possibility of ever mis- taking it for anything else, so when in a cool, shady ravine I found some small ferns resembling maidenhair but with the rachis undivided, I immedi- NEW YORK AUTOMOBILE PARTY. .1. A. Evans. Richmond. Ind., Bob. Schult/. Madison. N. J.. A. Picrson and M. Henshaw: Leaving W. Twenty-eighth Street. New York. .August 14. a. in.. Arriving in Rochester, at Seneca Hotel. .August Id. a. in. igio. The American Florist. 289 at.ly jumped to the conclusion that it was the rarer Venus hair instead of that of a common maid. To be sure, my trusted authority (Clute) questioned the finding of this fern as far nortli as New York and this was not only New York but cen- tral New York at that, but might not I be the happy discoverer of a new sta- tion? But as specimen after speci- men was revealed to my searching glance the conclusion forced itself upon my reluctant mind that such abundance in a place so easily acces- sible could hardly have been over- looked by botanists and that these were, after all, only the youthful prog- eny of the beautiful but common Adiantum pedatum. Ah well! they were very charming even though no fame attended their discovery. About the same time I found some tiny ferns with blades perhaps an inch and a half long, tapering both ways from the middle and so frail that after they were pressed their reality was only proven by their per- fection. I puzzled over them for some time, comparing them with this or that, until one day it flashed over me that they, too, were babies, re- .sembling in "build," at least, their parent, the York York fern, and now that it is impossible for me to longer evade the disappointing fact that rare ferns are not common nor readily found I find much pleasure in the tiny forms that often set me guessing their identity. The Christmas fern (Polystichum acrostichoides) is one that can hardly be mistaken unless in the very earli- est stages of growth, though contrary to many precedents the juvenile forms lack the grace of mature fronds; but the youthful progeny of Athyrium fll- ix foemina must seem to their lady mother like the changelings of a fairy tale so little do they resemble the par- ent plant. But all this applies only to those ferns that are reproduced hy spores. The young plants produced by the bulblets found on the fronds of the bulbiferous bladder ferns, or from stolons, as the ostrich fern; or from rooting tips of the mature fronds as the walking fern, are much more ma- ture from the first than sporelings and are quite like children masquerad- ing in their mothers' gowns. To one whose opportunities for study in the field are limited by time or strength) to places easily accessible the study of these fern children is especially alluring, for long after the possibilities of a haunt have been ex- hausted both in species and varieties the search for these fairy changelings may continue with the confident ex- pectation of finding at least occa- sionally a new form; and it is quite possible for one who has the desire and something less than eternal pa- tience to raise them in pots of moist mold from spores, but I fancy very few of the millions of spores produced over develop and fewer still reach ma- turity, for out of 40 prothalli that I started in a pot only two produced fronds and they were short-lived. MAYNAiiD, Mass. — Mrs. Isadore F. Goodnow's greenhouses were torn down recently. JOLIET, III.— A. C. Rott says busi- ness is fine at the store, considerable funeral work and a good deal of this for the Elks, being the leading line. The indoor carnations at the J. D. Thompson Carnation Co. are in fine order and good Enchantress, Rose Pink Enchantress. White Enchantress and Beacon are being cut. The field grown stock also looks elegant, as do the chrysanthemums, with the exception of Golden Glow, which has not done well here this season. To Be Done Now. IN THE GREENHOUSES. Do not keep early forcing bulbs in the bags, but flat them up without delay. Watch newly top-dressed rose benches and see that the bottom soil is not allowed to dry out. Sow mignonette for pot work and cut flowers. Pot up Boston ferns from the benches that have to be used for win- ter crops. Keep the tying well in hand on the rose benches to prevent crooked stems. Be careful not to bunch the plants up too much. Feed chrysanthemums liberally now and up to the time the color of the florets shows. The cool nights of late August and early September give a good chance to sulphur for mildew. No spraying is permissable in the rose houses after from 1 to 2 p. m., according to the weather. The Late Frederick Katoll, Buffalo, N. Y. See Last Week's Issue. Page 241. Never leave old leaves or flowers of carnations or roses about on the Ijenches as they are very apt to breed thrips and other injurious insects. Sow sweet peas for winter flowering. Keep poinsettias cool and in a good light to prevent drawing and keep the plants stocky. Cut back the regal and show pelar- goniums and insert the prunings for cuttings if short of stock. Remove the shading on the carna- tion houses as soon as the plants are established. Cuttings of Vinca major root freely now and make useful stock for spring bedding. OUTDOORS. Keep the garden tidy by removing annual plants that have passed their best. Prepare a place for the bulb flats and also plenty of plunging material and long labels. Remember that light frosts are due at any time after the end of August and be prepared with covering mate- rial. Prick out seedling German and Eng- lish wallflowers, Campanula pyramid- alis and other biennials and peren- nials. Repair garden walks and solidify surface before the heavy rains of au- tumn are due. After the end of August no tender stock is safe outdoors and it should be removed to frames where it can be covered or to the greenhouse. Sow pansies again and prick out the earliest ones in frames or protectors, also myosotis, Alyssum saratile and other spring flowering subjects. Prepare the quarters carefully for re- I>lanting peonies. Insert cuttings of wiegela, cornus and other deciduous flowering shrubs. Keep the tomatoes off the ground when possible to prevent the fruit be- ing damaged and assist its ripening. Always leave the soil pile well round- ed up at night, as in case of heavy rain the soil will l)e soaked and rrii- dered unfit for use. See that newly transplanted ever- green shrubs do not suffer from want of water. A New Nitrous Product. At Mulhausen, Alsace, there is being manufactured a new nitrous product for use as fertilizer, in the shape of a nitrate of aluminium, the combina- tion of nitrogen and aluminium being obtained by a new process invented by M. Serpek. The inventor first studied the preparation of carbide of alumi- nium, which he obtained in the form of yellow crystals by heating a mix- ture of alumina and carbon in tin/ ilectric furnace. This carbide, like the other carbides with which we are ac- quainted, has the property of fixing t;aseous nitrogen and thus gives nitride nf aluminium. To obtain an economi- cal production of this latter, he does not isolate the carbide of aluminium, l>\it after the formation of this Ijody in the electric furnace it is at once mixed with a fresli quantity of alum- ina and is then treated with nitrogen gas. He thus obtains masses which contain 20 to 24 per cent of nitrogen. Under the influence of atmospheric oxy- gen and moisture we have ammonia siven off, which is transformed by bac- teria into nitrates and alumina. The inventor is working the new pro- cess in a small factory which he in- stalled, and has realized some inter- esting results during the last year. He now produces crystallized nitride of aluminium which has a high percentage of nitrogen — as much as 34 per cent. An advantage of his process is that we do not need to use pure nitrogen. which requires an expensive plant of Ijinde or other machines, but the gas from the producer is employed, this containing 77 per cent, of nitrogen and 2M per cent carbon monoxide with a little carbonic acid. Thus we have a very simple and rapid process for the crystallized nitride. — Scientific Ameri- can. OBITUARY. Edward F. O'Hara. Edward F. O'Hara, for over 20 years head gardener in charge of the George N. Norman estate at Newport, R. I., died at his residence on Fir street xA.ugust 17. The funeral services were held August 20 at St. Mary's Church, a large number of his friends and for- mer associates attending. The de- ceased was a native of Lancashire. England, and came to this country 27 years ago. As a gardener he was par- ticularly successful in the transplant- ing of large trees, some of the fine beeches at Belair being living monu- ments of his skill. A widow, two daughters and a son survive him. Harrisbubg, Pa.— J. A. Kepner is add- ing to his greenhouses; his latest addi- tion being 23y2xlCS feet. 280 The American Florist. Sept. 3, TheAmerican Florist 1885 TwFNTY Sixth Year 1910 ubscription. United Slntcs and Mexico $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Lountnes in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted onlylrom thoscin the trade. When sending us change ol address always send the old address at the same time. .Advertising rates on application. „,•,.. From the hrst issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. i^.^M^. .Advertisements must reach us lucsday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility tonne opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 324 Dearborn St.. CHICAGO. THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVERS CONTENTS. Half hour cUnpters tor flower glowers 2S1 —Early ebrysauthemums Jji — Poinsettlas for cutting .rj| —Hardy plants f,?.', —Antlrrbinnms— Violets •^^.- The retail trade fSr, — Haudlins funeral orders • • ■ ; ■ -J- \V. L. Reek. Kansas City. Mo. (portrait i...-S» Trade exhibitlou at the Ilochestcr couventioB (ill«s.) •■ r^l Convention eehoes / ■ „„ , Miss Margaret Vcsey (portrait) -»^ The carnation sS, —Lifting and planting ^°i —Carnations in the south f^i —Carnations for Christmas.. 7»>1 —Red spider in field carnations ..^So — Eichholz's Carnation Christmas CbeLi^^^_ I^rank '"Banning's' Giartiolus Niagara at the Rochester convention (illus. i -»'; The chrysanthemum ^|" — Seasonable work f,^" — Calvat's chrysanthemums -g" Benjamin Hammond (portrait).. ^' The rose ;•••.•;•. >-■ %m\ —Prepare for cool nights. ..:..• ,.• r=" —Bride rose plants injured. ....... ■• f^' Hybrid amaryllis, Martinique (illns.) ...... .-6i Orchids at Chas. Bond's'. Naperville. I11....^S7 Florists' ferns - S™ -Cultural notes SSS — Nephrolepis Marshalli •■■•■,;••••; 5|S New York automobile party (illus.) -i^ Obituary ■■ ^ —Edward F. O'Hara •••;•• •; ■ •.;; TSk —The late Frederick Katoli (portrait) ^<^ ClliCagO ..-• tHU; Philadelphia Sq.. Pittsburg S'„ Cleveland notes gS St. Louis „„o New York SSS Baltimore notes ggg Boston onn Manchester. Mass Jjjn Call of autumn °"Y Milwaukee 'Sk\ Detroit Sx: The seed trade ^'i^ —Seed warrant.v ^"* —French bulbs (illus.l ^1. Market gardeners - . . ■ . . . ■ ^"'' —The use of eommerclol fertilizers ^"i' —Providence ,no The nursery trade _. »";, — CuttinB peonies— varieties J"* -Leaf shedding In conifers. ..........■■.•• •■^u^ Some good interesting new hardy plants MVi Lilies for the home garden ^i^ The allied trades Q; —Illinois miners gaining. .. . . Jr' —Important change of officials inuni exhibition, Coimeeticut Horticulturiil Soeietv. Putnam Phalanx Hall. Address Geo. W. Smith. Melrose. Conn. Indianapolis. Ind., November 8-12, 1910.— Fall show. State Florists' .Association of In- diana. Tomllnson Hall. Address A. F. J. Banr. Thirty-eighth street and Senate avenue. In- diann'poUs. Ind. Long Branch, N. J.. November 9-10, 1910.— Second annual chrysanthemum exhibition. Elber on Horticultural Society. Address R. Carey. Long Branch, N. J. Milwaukee, Wis., November 7-14, 1910. — Flower show. Milwaukee Florists' Club. In the Auditorium. Minneapolis, Minn., November 16-20, 1910 — Flower show. Minnesota State Florists' Asso- ciation, National Guard Armory. Kenwood Park way. Address Jerry P. .lorgenson. 3501 Pore- land avenue sonth. Minneapolis. Minn. Morristown, N. J.. November 2-4, 1910 — An- nual exhibition. Chrysanthemum Society ot America. In conjunction with the Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society. Address Ed ward Reagan. Bos a34. Morristown. N. .1. Morristown, N. J., November 2-4, 1910.— Fifteenth annual flower show. Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society. Address Ed- ward Reagan. Box :!:t4. Morristown, N. J. New Bedford, Mass., September 16-17. 1910. —Annual fall exhibition of the New Bedford Horticultural Society, Odd Fellows hall. Ad- dress B. B. Pierce. New Bedford. Mass. New Haven, Conn., November 1-3, 1910. — .An- nual exbibltlon ot the New Haven County Horti- cultural Society. Music hall. 115 Court street. Address Frederick II. Wlrtz. 86 NlcoU street. '^'ncw York. September 20-22. 1910.— Seventy- ninth fair of the American Institute. Berkeley Lvccum building. 19 and 21 West Forty-fourth street. Address W. A. Eagelson. American In- Nevv' York, November 9-11, 1910.— Annual ex- hibition ot chrvsanlhemnms. American Institute. 19 and 21 West Forty-fourth street. I igio. The American Florist. 291 Pasadena, Calif., November 3-5, 1910. — Fall flower show. Pasadena Gardeners' Association. Maryland hotel. Address Angus McLeod, 1632 Alleen avenue, Pasadena. Calif. St. Louis, Mo., November 8-12, 1910. — Fourth fall floral exhibition, St. Louis Horticultural Society, Coliseum, Jefferson and Washington avenues. Address Otto G. Koenig. G473 Floris- sant avenue, St. Louis, Mo. Worcester, Mass., November 10, 1910. — Chrysanthemum exhibition, Worcester County Horticultural Society, Horticultural Hall. 18 Front street. Address Adin A. Hixon. Horti- cultural Hal!. Worcester. Mnss. Meetings Next Week. Buffalo, N. Y., September 6, 8 p. ra.— Buf- falo Florists' Club, Saturn hall. Butto, Mont., September 9. — Montana Flor- ists' Club, Columbia Gardens. Cincinnati, O., September 10, 8 p. m. — Cin- cinnati Florists' Society, Jabez Elliott Flower Market. Dayton, 0., September 5, 8 p. m. — Dayton Florists* Club. 37 East Fifth street. Detroit, Mich. , September 5, 8 p. m. — De- troit Florists' Club. Cowie building, 42-44 Gra- tiot avenue. Grand Eapids, Mich., September 5. — Grand Rapids Florists* and Gardeners' Club, office of member. Hartford, Conn., September 9, 8 p. m. —Con- necticut Horticultural Society, County building. Indianapolis. Ind., September 6, 3:30 p. m. — .State Florists' Association of Indiana. State House. Louisville, Ky., September 6, 8 p. m.— Ken- tucky Societv of Florists, Third and Broadway. Moline, 111., September 8. — Tri-City Florists' Club, home of J. Staack, Montreal, Que., September 5, 7:45 p. m.— Montreal Gardeners* and Florists' Club, Royal <;nardian's building, 211 Sherbrooke street, west. New Orleans. La, , September 7, 8 p. m.^ — Gorman Gard.'ners' Club. 624 Common street. Newport. R. I., September 7. — Newport Hor- ticultural Society. Omaha, Neb., September 8. 8 p. m. — Omaha Flori.'^ts' Cluli. City Hall. Philadelphia. Pa. , September 6, 8 p. m. — Florists' Club of Philadelphia. Horticultural Hall. Broad stri-et above Spruce. Pittsburg, Pa,, September 6, 8 p. m. — Flor- ists' and Gardeners' Club of Pittsburg, Fort Pitt hotel. Tenth street and Penn avenue. Salt Lake City, Utah. September 6.— Salt Lake Florists' Club, Huddart Floral Co., 114 East Second South street. Seattle. Wash.. September 6. — Seattle Flor- ists' Association. Chamber of Commerce. Second avenue and CoUimbia street. St. Paul, Minn., September 6, 8 p. m. — Min- nesota State Florists' Association. 510 Snelling avenue, north. St. Louis, Mo.. September 8. 2 p. m.— St. Louis Fhu-ists' Hub. H. J. Weber & Sons Niir^erv Cm. Washington, D. C, September 6. — Florists* Club of Washington. 1214 F street, N. W. Wants, For Sale, Etc One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. For Plant Advs,. See Ready Reference Section. Where antw^ri are to be mailed Irom this office. encloielO ceoti extra to cover oostaee, etc. Sitnation Wanted— By first-class rose grower: life's experience; Beauties or Teas: can furnish best of references; tbrec years in present place. Address Key 195. care .'\merican Florist. Situation Wanted-Oct. 1st. by middle-aeed German: lifetime experience in greenhouse, fruti and truck eardening: cao furnuh best r<'ierences: private or institution. Garhpner. 45 Penn Ave., Sharon. Pa. Situation Wanted— By all around florist: Ger man, single: 25 years' experience in this country; first-class grower of cut flowers; carnation seotion preferred: best o' references. Please state wages in first letter. Address Key 1'*.^. care .-Xmerican Florist. Situation Wanted— On private place near large town or small city hy an experienced gardener. capable of laying out grounds and doing all work pertaining to planting, growing and cire of gar- dens: unexcelled references: parties looking for a reliable, steady man of good character and hab- its who knows his business, address Key 144. care American Florist. Help Wanted— A rose grower to work in rose sections; state wages without board. Cole Bros., Peoria, 111. Help Wanted Designer and decorator for high class trade; cood wages to right party. IuleHour Nurseries, Macon. Ga. Help Wanted— Two good, experienced potters: good wages and steady jub for the rig fit parties. Mosii.KK Grkenhouse Company. Onarga. Ill, Help Wanted— Two young men with knowledge of ornamental nursery stock: furnish reierecces: steady place for right parties. Vaughan*s Seed Store. Chicago. Help Wanted— .'\ gardener and riorist to take charge of a small ereenhouse and institution grounds, also vegetable garden Address State Pui;ijc School Owatonna. Minn. Help Wanted— At once, a young man to assist me as an all-around greenhouse helper; state wages expected in first letier: also references. Edward Tatro. 407 East Iron Ave. Salina Kantas. Help Wanted — For September 1. young man to take charge of bulb growing department; steady job if handy in perennials; must be reliable and sober; near Chicat,'o. Key 1''7. care American Florist. Help Wanted \\ once a good fast potter; one who has had expirience in t;rowing a general line of stock; state wages wanted: only sober, steady man need apply. Stuim'V FLORai- Co.. St. Joseph. Mo. For Sale— Two second hand hot water boilers in a first-class condition: one for6.U00 and one for 6.500 lineal feet of 4 inch pipe. Superior Machine & Boiler Works 840-850 W. Superior St.. Chicago. For Sale- Two connected greenhouses, each -'4 X 100 fei-t. OQ laod 150x350 feet: steam hpat: in thriving village, on junction of two trunk railroad lines. C. A. Simonds. Houseman Bldg.. Grand Rapids. Mirh. For S«le— Retail seed and florist store well es- tablish. d in city of SOOOlK) practically cash trade in both lines: reasonable rental, including living apartments: advantageous il buver speaks G'T- man: terms $1500.00, e.-,sb. Key 174. carr American Florist. For Sale or Rent -12 000 feet of glass in good repair; steam hi-al; cause: ill health; apply Tnos. A I I.EN 22.^S Winona Ave.. Chicago. GARDENER WANTED. Thoroughly competent man to take charge of placein wbichrose^- carn.itions, chrysantheraunis. orchids, general stove and greenhouse plants and fruit are grown. There are 10 houses on t fie plac--. including conservatory and palm hous>,with two assistanis and night watchman and other help as needed. Married man preferred, one without children or with only small family. Only men of the best habits and character considered. Address, stating wages and full particulars. Key 198, care American Florist, CALIFORNIA Party with >J.000 to S7.000 to invest can obtain a fine connection in old established and pros- perous business having splendid properties. Party must be energetic, and with some knowl- edge ol the florist, nursery and seed trade, or having other business ability. Useless to answer unless you can prove iiualitlcations in first letter. Key 1 96, care American Florist. WANTED Young man with thorough ornamental nursery stock training. Splendid open- ing for right party. Must furnish the best of recommendation. Address Elm City Norsery Co., New Haven, Conn. Wanted. A first-class florist capable of handling retail flower store. Must be good designer and decor ator as well as good salesman. State age. exper fence saiary expected and give references in first letter. Key 194, care American Florist. WANTED. A seedsman who is tfioroughly versed in grass and field seeds — one who has had considerable eipcrience in the house working on orders assist ing in shipping: also roust be capable of buying grass and field seeds in the country from the pro ducer. Want a man capable of earning $1000 per year or better. Kej 166, care Amerkan Florist. Wanted. Two Rose and Carnation Growers for section. Permanent positions to reliable men. Address J. F. WILCOX, Council Bluffs, Iowa. To Seedsmen David S.F, Adam, for the past ten years in charge of one of the departments of J. M. Thorburn & Co.. New York, has resigned his position. He and his family will enioy a couple of weeks vacation ; after which negotiations with any first-class firm requiring the services of a thoroughly qualifieJ seedsmen will be in order. Address Key 199, care American Florist SECOND-HAND BOILERS We have in stock all kinds of Fire Box, Tubnlar and Cast Iron Boilers, with all Fronts, etc., suitable for greenhouses, mills or factories. Write for prices. RYJH BROTHERS. 545 W. Lake St., CHICAGO . FOR SALE. A well established greenhouse, ready for occu pancy. fully equipped with all modern improve- ments, steam heat throughout greenhouse office and 7-rooni residence: ban five acres of ground has all necessary out buildings city water and sewer connections; six blocks from main part ot the city; a bargain for experienced florist, no competition within 40 miles; for information write W. M. STEVENS, Clinton, Mo. Trade Directory (EDITION OF 1910.) Of the Entire Horticultural Trade of America Is Now Ready for MaiUng. Price $3.00, Prepaid. A complete alphabetical list of all American cities, with the names and addresses of all commercial horticulturists therein. .A. separate list, arranged alphabetically, of ever}- commercial horticulturist in this country. These lists are keyed to indicate the special line or lines of each establishment. The book also contains special lists, as follows : Park Superintendents, Horticultural Societies,* Florists" Clubs,* Supply Concerns , Ivandscape Gardeners, Experiment Stations,* Foreign Houses, Judging Scales, Trade Associations,* Botanical Gardens, Catalogue Firms, Seed Growers, Leariing Cemeteries, Postage Rates, Express Rates, Statistics. *\Vitli new ofHcers to d.Tte. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, U. S. A. 292 The American Florist. Sept. J' Poehlmann's Orchids LARGEST STOCK IN THE WEST And All the Time Getting Bigger Beauties, Valley, Roses American Beauty and other Roses have been so lon^ and so well grown at our greenhouses that there i little need of our calling attention to the excellence of our stock. We leal for quality and quantity. White Killarney, Richmond, Killarney, My Maryland and Perle are coming in great quantities and the quality is the Poehlmann Quality and head and shoulders above everything else on the market. Elaster Lilies and Valley all the Year, ijur arrangements for a perfect supply of these popular flowers all the year round have long been perfected and we can always take care of your orders. Chrysanthemums. Our plants never looked better. We shall have a grand supply in all varieties. Carnations Our field stock is perfect and never looked more promising. We shall be in crop early in September. Green GoodS Of every description. Everytliing Home Grown. Poehlmann Bros. Co. Office and Salesroom, 33-35-37 RANDOLPH ST. CHICAGO. Long Distance Ptione, Randolpti 35 Cliicag:o. Trade during the latter part of last week was distinctly dull and although some lines of choice stock, such as orchids, valley and the best class of roses were in demand, there was a decided slump in others. Local re- tailers had nothing but funeral work and many of them not much of that, so their demand was limited and there was also a distinct falling off in the shipping trade to out-of-town points. Roses are improving every day with the cool night temperature to help them while asters help the scarcity of carnations. Some of the latter from stock grown indoors all summer show a great Improvement over those that have come to the market recently, the ever popular and ever sought for En- chantress being 'certainly the finest so far, though White Enchantress and White Perfection show up fairly well. The reds as yet have little to recom- mend them, but will doubtless im- prove as the best wanes. There are more wild flowers coming to the mar- ket now, such as the snake root (lia- tris) and various yellow composites, than at any time during the season, but they are not much wanted, except to make a cheap window display. Or- chids are still scarce. Market conditions during the present week continue practically unchanged except that American Beauty roses are in larger supply and of better quality. Carnations are in good demand with little stock offering. Asters of good quality are arriving in large quantities. Chrysanthemum Golden Glow is of- fered at a few houses and moving slowly at .$1.50. Good field-grown carnations are re- ported very scarce. NOTES. Poehlmann Bros. Co. say there is a good demand for roses. Bride and ORCHIDS A SPECULTY. Fancy stock for Wed- dings and all occasions. Also full line of all Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies, Greens, Wire Work, Etc. Send for Quotations. CBAS. W. McKELLAR 51 Wabaslt Avenue. CHICAGO. Bridesmaid are said to be very scarce owing to the extended planting of Kil- larney, White Killarney and My Mary- land. W. E. Lynch, of E. H. Hunt's, re- turned August 29 from a two week's outing at Corey Lake, Mich. L. R. Bohannon, who accompanied him, will return later in the weel<. Hoerber Bros, are cutting some very good Killarney, White Killarney. Mrs. Jardlne and Richmond roses. This firm is also offering a very good grade of asters. John Zech's ankle was injured by an automobile, August 27. and although the injury is not considered serious, Mr. Zech is confined to his home. C. W. McKellar is receiving a fine lot of asters and a limited supply of cattleyas. A large crop of the latter will be ready in a few weeks. Peter Reinberg is well stocked with American Beauty in long and medium size.s. A few carnations have made their appearance here. Goo. Reinberg has a heavy cut of Am. rican Beauty roses of good quality. \ igio. The American Florist. 293 Summer Flowers New Beauties, Kaiserin, Rhea Reid, Pink Kiiiarney Maryland, Wliite Kiiiarney These are the Best Roses for hot weather. We devote a whole range of glass to their growth, and our plants are two to five years old, giving big, strong flowers. PRICE LIST AM. BEAUTIES, Per doz. 30 to 38 in $2 60 to $3 00 24 in 2 00 18in 150 12tol5in 100 Short stems, per 100, 2 00 to 4 00 ASTERS, according to size per 100, $2 00 to $4 00 HARRISII LILIES per doz.. $ 1 00 per 100, $6 OD to 8 00 Maryland, Richmond, Kiiiarney, White Kiiiarney, Kaiserin. Per 100 Good lengths .$6 00 Medium lengths 4 00 Good short lengths 2 00 to 3 00 Extra select Kaiserin.... 8 00 ROSES, our selection... 2 00 Lily of the Valley per 100, »3 00 Asparagus per string, 60 Sprays.perlOO, $3 00to 4 00 Sprengeri per 100, 2 00 to 3 00 Ferns per 1000, 1 50 Smilax per doz., 2 00 Adiantum per 100, 1 00 Galax, green per 1000, 1 00 " bronze per 1000, 1 Oo BASSETT & WASHBURN, Of lice and Store: 76 Wabash Ave , Chicago BUY DIRECT OF THE GROWER AND GET FRESH STOCK. Greenhouses: Hinsdale, Illinois. American Beauties in Full Crop We are the biggest Rose growers in the world. But size is not everything, and in addition we aim to have the FINEST STOCK, the best of its kind. During HOT WEATHER FLOWERS require great care in handling, and our facilities at the greenhouses are second to none for properly COOLING OFF the stock be- fore it is shipped to the store. From here it is sent direct to customers by the quickest and cheapest routes. CAN YOU BEAT IT? American Beauties, Per doz. Long stems $3 00 30-incb stems 2 SO 24-inch stems 2 00 20-inch stems 1 SO 15*iDch stems 1 2S 12inch8tem8 100 Short stems $4 00 to $6 00 per 100 Per 100 Klctunond, select $6 00- medium $4 00 to 5 00 -CURRENT PRICE LIST - Per 100 Kiiiarney, select 6 00 medium 4 00 to 5 00 Mrs. MarsliaU rield, select $6 00 medium... $4 00 to 5 00 Bridesmaid 4 00to 5 00 Bride 4 00 to 5 00 My Maryland, select 600 medium 4 00 to 5 00 Cbatenay s 00 Ivory 5 00 Per 100 Asters 2 00 to VaUey 300 to EasterUlles per doz.. 1 50 Asparagus Plumosns, extra Quality. .per bunch. .>5 to 50 FancyFerns perlOOO. 150 300 4 00 ROSES, our selection $3.00 per 100 Peter Reinberg, cSrcSoo A. Engbrecht. 2101 "S^^ Twenty-flrst place, expects to occupy his new store and greenhou.ses in about a montri. The store building-, 25x60 feet, is of solid brick, with a tile floor and steel ceiling. The greenhouses, one 24x0ti feet and the other 25x30 feet, are of iron and concrete; a concrete floor is also being laid in the houses. The ma- terial was purchased from the John C. Moninger Co., 002 Blackhawk street. A Furman boiler and pipes were also purchased from this company. Jos. Sei- dowitz, 3651 Oakdale avenue, had charge of the building of the gi'een- houses and the installing of the heat- ing system. Wm. Beutchim, 2111 Fair- field avenue, did the concrete work. A cement walk of 200 running feet was also laid. New fixtures will be added and when complete it will be one of the most up-to-date buildings in that lo- cality. The old greenhouses at pres- ent location will be torn down. Edw. E. Pieser of Kennicott Bros. left August 29 for Black Lake, Canada, on a fishing trip. He will stop at Mon- treal and join his wife who has been there for some time for benefit of her health. Mike Fink will be in charge during his absence. Mr. Fink, who visited Buffalo and other eastern cities since the convention, returned to work on Monday. He and his father spent a few days last w.eek in Mil- waukee. A new ice box 10x16 feet of Georgia pine was installed last week. It was purchased from Paul J. Daem- icke, 1336 Fullerton avenue. Mrs. J. Simpson, 3656 Ogden avenue, returned August 28, from Brady, Neb., where the past few weeks had been spent visiting relatives. Walter Eckart had charge of the store during her absence. Several new benches have been put in and a concrete iloor laid in the greenhouse. A clever design in the shape of a K. C. emblem, made up of lilies, gladioli and Kiiiarney roses, was delivered to 4341 Washington boulevard, where the funeral of J. J. 'McGuln was held on August 26. ' J. B. Deamud returned to his Michi- gan farm after the convention and is now at the store again prepared for fall business. Stock is not coming in very plentiful at the store. A few roses and carnations continue to arrive. The new American Beauties do not seem to have mucii substance. The interior of the sti.ire is receiving a new coat of paint. Mrs. .S. Chemielinski, 1621 W. Eight- tecnth street, is enjoying a good steady trade, both in cut and artificial flowers. Mr. Chemielinski is expected back from Europe, where he spent the past three months taking in Paris, Vienna and a few other large cities. At Kyle & Poerster's the stock is coming in as fair as can be expected for this time of year. They are hand- ling a good stock of American Beauty roses; Brides are improving in stem and flower. E. Jelik, 1805 Ashland avenue, re- turned last week from a trip to Wis- cousin. Mr. Jelik stated that funeral work is coming in and that business has picked up considerably. E. C. Am ling is handling a good stock of chrysanthemums. Carnations are starting to come in but the quality is not very good. Kohout & Merker, 3212 y^. Twenty- second street, report trade picking up and are doing a good funeral business. Wietor Bros, report shipping trade good and are cutting a fine grade of roses. 294 The American Florist. Sept. J IF YOU ARE LOOKING For Good Stock We recornmend sendiiiK us your orders reglarly. You will find our stock equal to the best and better than the rest. Can supply Good Yellow 'Mums. Fancy White Asters Golden Glow and others. Good substitute for White 'Mums. Beauties, My Maryland, Kaiserin, Jardine, Richmond, Bride, Killarney, Field, Bridesmaid. r^aMnxi#ii>n A New Crop Now Ready. Red, V/ariiailUIIS white. Pink and Light Pink. All Other Stock in Season Valley Asters Harrisii Gladioli Auratums J. A. BUDLONG Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 37*39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. Boses and wholesale Camatlons CDnu/CD nf A Specialty bHUWtH Of Smilax Asparagus Sprengeri Adiantum Ferns BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS and VALLEY Our Beauties are arriving in excellent order and we have plenty for everybody in all lengths. Our growers are just coming in cut with the best grade of Orchids (Cattleya Iflbiata), Valley, Asters, Gladioli, and Easter Lilies in full supply and for quality there is nothing to beat them on this market. The ROSes are improving right along and cannot be beaten in this or any other market. We want a trial order and are convinced we shall hold yovtr trade. CURRENT PRICK IIST Per ICO American Beauty Per doz. Long siem $3 00 .S )-inch stems 2 50 24 ioch stems 2 00 20-inch stems 1 50 15-incb stems 1 25 12-iiich stems 100 Sliort stems,... t4 00 to $6 00 per 100 Per ICIO Richmond, select $6 00 medium $4 00 to 5 00 KHIaroey, aelect 6 00 medium 4 00 to 5 00 Bridesmaid Bride My Maryland, select. Per 100 $4 00 to $5 00 4 00 to 5 00 60O odium 4 00 to 5 00 Cliatenay 5 00 Ivory, 5 00 Asters 75 to .s 00 filadioli, named varieties 4 (JO to 5 00 in mixture 150 to 2 00 Roses, our selection 3 00 Carnations, % 75to$2 00 Valley, 3 OOto 4 00 Easter Lilies, per doz 1 50 Spren^eii 25c to 35c per bunch Asparagus Pliunosus, extra quality per bunch 35c to 5^c Fancy Ferns, per 1000 $1 SO VAUGHAN & SPERRY LONG DISTANCE PHONE CENTRAL 2571 52=54 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. S. A. Reid, head gardener at Oak- wood cemetery, returned last week from Jerome, Idaho, where he had been spending his vacation with his son Walter. Mr. Reid stopped off at Den- ver on his way back. The usual sum- mer repairs have been made at the greenhouses and at present the men are busy putting in 10,000 carnation plants. The geraniums are in excellent condition. Mr. Reid stated that he had 35,000 cuttings of Madame Salleroi and .50,000 cuttings of alternantheras, and that they would commence propagating at once. He has had a good quality of asters; the chrysanthemums are also in good shape. Two large beds of as- ters of outside stock will be used for cutting purposes. We also saw here a large bed, 60x125 feet, of castor oil plants, cannas, salvias and coleuses. A large bed of white phlox is in full bloom and in fine shape. Everything about the place is in excellent condi- tion, owing, no doubt, to the unlimited supply of water at ail times, which is secured from the chain of lakes on the premises. The old steam pumping plant will be replaced by electricity, which will do away with the smoke and thus be a great advantage over the old sys- tem. Mr. Reid has been in charge for 25 years, having taken charge in 1885, when there were but 10,000 feet of glass on the premises. At present there are 40,000 feet of glass. Li. a. Vaughan, of Vaughan & Sperry, has been moving around free- ly among their local growers since Fred Sperry's return to business after his vacation and is also planning an eastern trip to the violet and orchid growers in New York. The trade here in these and other choice flowers has gone ahead by leaps and bounds the past season and Mr. Vaughan is too good a business man to be caught short of stock in these items when the season opens up. Growers shipping to this successful house do not change readily as they are treated well. Mr. Sperry is greatly improved in health by his recent trip and looks very well. Harry A. Philpott has been in the city again this week, fresh from his tour of the east and Ontario. He was delighted at the success of the Cana- dian Horticultural Association's con- vention and is pulling hard for the Florists' Club. "Don't you belong to the club?" is his formula and those who. while living in the city, neglect the meetings are reminded of the fact that Mr. Philpott is keeping his promise of attending every possible monthly meeting, though he has to make a special journey from far oft' Winnipeg to do it. More than one retailer was surprised to receive a circular last week from "Claudine," a lady florist ( ?) sup- posedly, who took orders for American igio. The American Florist, 295 Cut Flowers | E. H. HUNT FOR ALL OCCASIONS. FLORISTS* SUPPLIES TOO. -SEND FOR PRICE LI8T.- 76 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO KEilCOTT BROS. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 48-50 Wabash Ave., L. D. Pbone, Central 466. Chicago We will have aoythinff id the line of CUT FLOWERS and GREENS that you may want if anybody has it, at Chicairo market prices on day of shipment. A. L. Randall Co. 19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO. L. D. Phone Central 1496. Private Exchange All Departments. If you do not receive our price list regularly send for it. J. 6. DEAMUD CO. ^Vholesale Cut Flower» 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Loner Distance Phone Central 3155. Beauties and sent silk stockings or for viclets and sent corset covers, the men friends of the fair recipients footing the bill in the belief that the flowers in question would be sent to them. After considerable hunting for "Claudine" it was found that her circular was part of an advertising scheme for a local theater and the retailers breathed freely again. The Globe Greenhouses on West Madison street, of which H. C. WuUe- brandt is proprietjr, were the subject of a very complimentary writeup in last Sunday's "Tribune" where Mr. Wullebrandt's place is described as "a living, growing advertisement of a florist's business." This we know to be perfectly correct as we have frequently remarked what a beauty spot it is in the somewhat unattractive surround- ings of West Madison street. And as showing that it pays to keep a place attractive is amply borne out by Mr. Wullebrandt's experience, for from small beginnings he has worked up an excellent trade. He is now building two more new greenhouses, one span- roofed structure 23x10.5 feet and a lean-to half this size. The Joliet Agricultural Society's an- nual fair is in progress this week and continues until September 5. Quite a number of good prizes are given for table decorations, wreaths, liouquets and other designs, as well as cut flow- ers and plants. Albert C. Kott, the well known retailer of Joliet, is the superintendent of this part of the fair and will be on the lookout for friends from the city. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 737 Bucking- ham place, at present is busy with landscape work and expects the fall decorations to begin next month. The shipping season has just commenced. Five teams are kept busy hauling soil out to Lincoln park for the new addi- tion which is being put in near the E.C.AMLINQ THB LARGEST, BBST EQUIPPBD, MOST CENTRAI,LY LOCATEI) WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 32. 34, 36 RANDOLPH STREET, CHICAGO. L. D. 'riiOBes Central lB7a and 1S77. WkoMe HcfwerMM'iste Chicago. .'\ug. 31. Rosei, Beauty, extra (elect ... 3 00 specials 2 50 36in 2 00 30in 150 18in 1 25 15in 100 Short 50® 75 Per 100 " Bride. Bridesmaid, select.. 3 00@ 8 00 medium 2 00@ 2 50 Rillaroey. select 3 00@10 00 medium and short2 00@ 2 50 Kaiserin. 3 00@10 00 Mrs. Jardine 3 00@10 00 '• Chatenay 2 00©10 00 ■■ My Maryland 2 OOSlO 00 " Perle.... 2 003)10 00 " Richmond 3 00010 00 '■ Uncle John 3 00M10 00 White Killarney. select 4 00@10 00 medium 2 000 3 00 Carnations 75® 3 03 Asters 50@ 3 00 Chrysanthemums ...per doz., 2 00@ l 50 , Cattleyas per doz., 4 00@ 6 00 Cosmos 1 00'7' 3 00 Dahlias 2 00® 4 00 Gladioli 1 OD«a 4 00 LiliumHarrisii ...per doz.. 2 00 10 0O®12 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00@ 4 00 Mexican Ivy 75® 1 00 Adiantum per 100. 75ff 150 AsparaeusPlum. strings, each. 60@ 75 sprays 3 00@ 4 00 Spreneeri 3 00@ 4 00 Ferns per 1000. 1 SO Smilax \ 50@ 2 00 lake. Miss Roden returned August 22 from her vacation. Chas. Moranek is now occupying his new store at Sawyer and Ogden ave- nue, having taken possession August 1. Business has been very good and at the opening day he received an order for a bridal bouquet of orchids and lily of the valley. A greenhouse 2.5.\40 feet will be erected in the rear of the store and will be used for show purposes. O. P. Bassett and wife stepped off the steamer Kaiserin Augusta Victoria .Saturday on their return from Europe and are expected home in a few days. E. B. Washburn and wife left last week for northern Wisconsin, where some time will be spent fishing at the headwaters of the Phestigo river. Bassett & Washburn had a rush of business on Monday. Beauties are ar- riving in large nuantities and selling readily with prices about the same. Some e-xtra fine asters are taking the place of chrysanthemums, and sell readily, bringing good prices. Budlong's were among the first to hit the market with good roses from WIETOR BROS. wh°J-^ie Cut Flowers .Ml telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. GROWERS v-SHIPPERS * ^ TUT F LOWER ^°'.:;!^" ^ »9 WABASH AVE. ^W ^ ^OMCENTRAL^Ia HOEfiBEfi fiROS. Wholesale Growers of Cat Rowers, Telephone Randoljdi Z758. Greenlionses: DES PLMNKS, nx. Store- 51 Wabash AvenDc CHICAGO Zech&Mann Wholesale Florists KooB 218. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAOO Telepkone, Ceotral 3284. Quality Counts.. Let us bave your next order for Roses and Carnations and other Seasonable Flowers. JOHN KRUCHTEN, 51 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO. W. p. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER Kyle & Foerster, WHOLESALE FLORISTS 5 1 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO . Lon;; Distance Phone. Kandolpli 3619. young plants and the quality is keep- ing up fine. Elegant Beauties, Mrs. Jardine, Kaiserin and My Maryland are among the best arriving and the latter is especially fine. Clifford Pruner, of E. H. Hunt's, re- turned August 29 from his vacation in the east. F. Lundgreff returned the same day from his vacation in north- ern Wisconsin. Joe Strauss, who has charge of the bookkeeping department at A. L. Ran- dall's, has returned from Cincinnati, where he spent his vacation. J. Holy, 1311 W. Eighteenth street, reports business increasing; funeral work is coming in and everything points to a good season. Visitors : Wm. P. Craig, Philadelphia, Pa., Martin Reukauf, Philadelphia, Pa,. E. Blackman, wife and daughter, Evansville, Ind., Mrs. T. A. Mosley, Kansas City, Kans., W. H. Englehart, Memphis, Tenn., .S. R. Lundy, repre- senting W. A. Manda, So. Orange, N. J. 296 The American Florist. Sept. J. Field-Grown Carnation Plants \\\- guarantee' all plants to be in good healthy couilition. I.e-t us know what varieties you want, or send for complete list and priets. All plants we offer are ready for shipping now. THE LEO NI ESSEN CO.. moie^".ari^o?{.°.r VaS^'^^ghltreet. Philadelphia. Pa.^ PbUadelphla. Til.- trade of the past week was fairly good for the dull season. As- ters are now arriving in large quan- lities and sales of common stock are slow. A few very special sell for §4.0(1 per 10(1. Init the average market price is much lower, ranging from 50 cents to ?2.00 per 100. Good American Beautv roses wholesale for $3.00 per dozen." There is no change in the prices of tea roses. A few dahlias are com- ing in but they are not yet a real fac- tor in the market. NOTES. Mr. Kigley. with the Pennock-Mee- han Co., has just returned from a month's vacation spent in Vermont. He will soon go to New York to take charge of the store which his firm is opening there. Berger Bros, arc receiving fine asters from the Baron de Hirsch agricultural .school. Woodbine, N. J. This firm has a large and responsible patronage and is knocking the persimmons from the tall trees. S. F. Lillv has retmned from a two weeks vacation at Wildwood, N. J., which he thoroughly enjoyed. At his new location on Neole street lie is much pleased with the volume of busi- Rupert Kienle, retailer of 39 South 17th street, has taken advantage of the dull season to thoroughly redeco- rate his store. The Leo Niessen Co. continues to han- dle large quantities of the best stock seen in the market. Work has been started on Dreer s new range at Riverton, N. J., and will be steadily pushed. W. E. McKinick continues strong on good American Beauty roses. John Mclntyre is handling excep- tionally' fine asters. Pittsburg. STOCK rLENTEFUL. The tension has loosened up a little and stock is coming in more plentifully excepting good asters, and they con- tinue very scarce. Fancy lilies are in abundance. Beauties are also com- ing in fine and are cleaning up nicely. Early part of the week quite a number of the retailers had big funeral orders on, which kept them on the jump get- ting stock to take care of them. Quantities of fancy gladioli are seen, America. August, Scribe, etc. Aspara- gus and sprengeri Is very plentiful. Some nice chrysanthemums are on the market. They are admired and that is about all. NOTES. W. A. Herbert, Wellsville, Ohio, was a caller in town Saturday and says business is pretty fair down his way. Chas. Dougherty, McKeesport, one of our noted checker players and florists, is reported to be very ill. Randolph & McClements, Baum and Beatty streets, have been very busy with funeral work. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co. is going to move from present location to 121 Seventh street. Edw. J. McCallum and wife are spending a couple of weeks at Chau- tauqua Lake. J. B. Murdoch & Co., Van Emmans. are cutting some fine Pink Killarney. MloMeJIo¥erMM'Kefo Philadelphia, .^ug. 31. Per 1(X) Roses, Beauty.extra 15 00@20 00 first SOC@1000 " Brides and Maids ( 0P@ 5 00 ■• Killarney 1 COW 6 00 ■ White Killarney 1 OOfT) 5 00 .\9ters TSffi 3 00 Cattleyas SO 0O@75 00 Gladiolus 2 00® 4 CO LiliumHarrisii. 6 00@ S 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00® 3 00 Snapdraeons 4 fOffi S CO Sweet Peas 25® .SO Adiantum 75^100 Asparagus per bunch SO _ „ Smilax 15 OOffiZO CO Pittsburg. Aug. 31. Per too Roses, Beauty, special 12 00@1S 00 •■ extra 8 00@1Z 00 No.l 40O@6OO " Bride. Bridesmaid 1 00@ 4 OO '• Chatenay 10018 4 00 '■ Killarney 1 00@ 4 OO " My Maryland 1 00@ 4 OO " Richmond 1 00® 4 00 Carnations 1 00® 2 CO AsteTs 1 ro@ 2 00 Gladioli 200® 5 00 Lilium Longiflorum 6 C® S 00 Lilyot the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas 25® 50 Adiantum 150 AiparaguaSprengeri, per bunch. 50 strings... per string, 50 sprays. .. per bunch, SO Smilax .... tS 00 Ed Neigel, of the McCallum Co., has been laid up with a very sore arm. A. W. Smith Co. is receiving quan- tities of asters from its Ohio farm. The McCallum Co. is handling a fine line of summer beauties. Miss Worth, McKeesport, spent a weelJ or ten days at Erie. Cleveland. There is a shortage in the aster and carnation crop at present. Asters, on account of the dry season, have been rather poor; a few growers who had theirs where they could water them had fairly good ones. The outside car- nations also were poor and very lim- ited in quantity on account of the drouth. A few good indoor asters and carnations are beginning to come in, but the carnations as yet have short stems. Gladioli alone seems to be abundant and of good quality. Jap lilies, both pink and white, are finding a fine market. Business is beginning to improve and all indications are for a busy season and excellent crops. On Thursday night this city and vicinity received about .41 of an inch of much needed rain. Temperature dropped from 87° at 3 p. m. to 58° at 11 p. m. Fred Ehrbar is still busy on his farm. At present he is erecting a gi-anary to store his crop of oats. He is also cutting a fine lot of bulbous stock. . A. A. Hart, the Lake avenue florist, and daughter, Gertrude, will sail about September 1 tor home, having spent two months in Germany and Switzer- land. Knoble Bros.' store was entered by someone on Thursday night and about $100 taken from the safe. A former employe is suspected. John Demas, Colonial arcade, has been on the sick list the past week. C. B. FINE Asters and Gladioli THE McCALLUM CO., Inc., 937 Uberty Ave., PITTSBURG, PA. Mention the America n Florist when writing Pittsburgh Cut Flower Company WHOLESALE GROWERS 222 Oliver Ave., PITTSBURGH, PA. Mention the American Florist when writing Asters, Gladioli, Beauties, Roses, Sweet Peas. All seasonable flowers. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 15 Diamond Sqnare, PITTSBURG, PA. The Florists' Exchange.... 729 13th Street, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C; Solicit CoDsiKDiiirnis of KirstCl«ss Stock. "Honesty Our Motto." Try Us. BERGER BROS. Wholesale Florists 1220 Filbert Street. PHILADELPHIA, - PA. Long experience in th. business and fair dealing enaclcs us to offer good terms to all our patrons CONCOBD JUNCTION, MASS.— Leonard Cousins is now the proprietor of the largest greenhouse in this part ol! Mas- sachusetts. The beds contain some IS,- 000 carnations. S.ir.T Lake City. Utau.— Tlie exhibi- tion of fiowers and floral designs will play a prominent part in the state fair this year. Numerous local florists are contemplating the forming of com- petitive floral designs, and Horace S. Ensign, secretary of the State Fair As- sociation, has received many inquiries in regard to the prizes and other par- ticulars. The following premiums are to be olfered by the fair: Best display of foliage and flowering plants, 50 in all, gold medal and $25; sweepstakes, best collection of plants and cut flowers to be owned and raised in Utah by the exhibitor, gold medal and $25. Diplomas will be given for other dis- plays. I igio. The American Florist. 297 American Beauties Lily of the Valley, Carnations and all Tea Roses, In lots of one hundred to one thousand. Phone or wire us. WELCH BROTHERS, De.o:£hf,. ». Boston, Mass, Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Extra large, heavy strings 50c each. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn. THE MUNK FLORAL GO. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS Columbus, Ohio William Murphy, Wholesale Commission Second-hand Galvanized Wire Stakes for sale. 311 Main Street, CINCINNATI. QHIfl . St. Louis. KI.OWEliS AI!KIVIX(;. The weather took a sreat t-hange Thursday. We were shivering- here but at time of- writing- it is warming up. Flowers are starting to come in larger ■ luantities. Tuberoses are very i)lenti- I'ul. .Some good Richmonds. Killar- neys, white and pinl-;, are .seen witli good long stems: cooler weather caus- mg them to show improvement. Asters are still with us and selling well. Some good color American Beauty roses are in. Schools open up September Ij and nearly all the theaters will open early in September. Most of those away on \-acations will return shortly so we can soon expect the season to open up. XOTE.S. Wanted, an ugb' cashier, permanent position. Apply at once. Ask for Mr. <3orly, care Grimm & Gorly, 702 Wash- ington avenue. The above appeared in the daily papers and caused much com- ment and amusement. Mr. Gorly, after lireaking them in, a pretty cashier turns around and gets married and he has continually to begin training a novice. Henry G. Berning and wife have re- turned from the east. Henry is now biisy with the opening of the store next door. The ice box will be installed and the painting and fixtures will be all in .shape this week. M. M. Ayers has a fine display of fancy asters, lilies and American Beauty roses. Miss Ayers said she could not complain, having done her share this summer. President Geo. B. Windier is very anxious to have a large attendance at the next meeting of the Florists' Club, to be held at the H. J. Weber & Sons Xurser%- Co. Arthur AValdmann is doing a nice business up at his store on Taylor and Easton. He has a fine stock of cut flowers and plants always on hand. Wm. Winter was in town. He ex- pects to bring in carnations within a month or so. He reports violets as looking badly and not growing. Ed. Kelley of the Kelley Floral Co. left Saturday with his wife on a visit to Chicago. Ed. has been very busy lately and needs a vacation. HOLTON&HINKELCO. Wholesalers of Fresh Flowers 462 Milwaukee St., MILWaUKEE, WIS. MloMe Rower M^rKet^s Boston, ."Vug. 51. Per 100 Roaes, Besuly, best 20 00i825 00 medium IJ 00@15 00 culls 2 00® 4 00 " Bride. Bridesmaid .... 100@4 00 Extra... 5 00@ i, 00 • Killarney and Richmond.. 1 00@ 6 CO ■• My Maryland 1 8 00 ■• Garnet 2 00® S 00 Carnations, select 75® 1 00 fancy 1 00® 2 00 Callas 8 00@10 00 Cattleyas 35 00@50 00 Lilium Longiflorum 6 00@ 8 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00@ 4 00 Smilax 12 00(316 00 St. Louis, Aug. 31. Roses. Beauty long stems 15 00@20 00 medium stems.... 8 00010 00 short stems 2 00@ 4 00 Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00@ 5 00 Killarney 3 000 4 00 My Maryland 3 00@ 4 00 Richmond 4 00 Carnations 1 000 1 50 fancy 1 SO .Asters. .. - 1 000 4 00 Easter Lilies ? 00010 CO Sweet Peas 1 00 Adiantum 100 Asparagus Sprengeri 2 000 3 00 Smilax 12 50015 00 Cincinnati. .Aug. 31. Rosea, Beauty 1000 3 00 Bride. Bridesmaid 2 Oo© 6 00 Golden Gate 2 000 6 00 Killarney 2 000 6 00 Richmond 2 00® 6 00 Carnations 1000 2 00 Callas 10 00 Daisies - 50 Lilium .Album and Rubtum.per doz. 5) Lilium .Auraium per doz.. 1 50 Lilium Longitiorum 10 00®12 50 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Adiantum 1 000 1 SO .Asparagus Sprengeri. per bcb. 25 Smilax 12 50015 00 Gladiola 3 00® 4 00 Milwaukee. .Aug. 31. Roses. Beautv..per doz.. 5103 00 ■■ Bride, Bridesmaid 3 00© 6 00 " Killarney 3 00© 8 00 '■ Richmond 3 000 6 00 Carnations 2 00(2 3 00 Asters 1 0.10 2 00 Gladioli 3 00(7)5 00 Lilium Giganteum.. per doz., t 50 10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 O0@ 4 00 Magnolia 35 Snapdragon 2 009) 4 00 Sweet Peas 25® 50 Adiantum ISO Asparagus per string. 500 60 Plumosus. per bunch, 35® 50 Sprengeri. " 35 Ferns. Fancy per 1000, 1 50 Galax perlOOO. 150 20 Smilax per doz.. I 50 Ed. L. Loyet, OlS Kings highway, is thinking of closing out his interest in the florist bui^iness and going into the automobile business. Several copies of the Florists's Direc- tory have been ordered here. This is a good and very useful book for every florist to possess. Bentzen's Floral Co."s store room ad- .ioining their greenhouses on Marcus avenue was destroyed by Are last Thursday. Miss S. M. Xewmann is handling a fine stock of summer roses. Some very \.Q.tl..lk.li.,t..l,.lt.il..l,.it.(l..l,.lt.ii..l».ll.,l,.lk.il..l..M.,l..lt. \ J.M.McCuilougli's Sons Co., -THE- Wholesale Commission Florists. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. ^ Special attention given to Shipping Orders. \ Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES t SEEDS and BULBS. \ Price List on .application. \ 316 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. Pbone Main 5B4. \ >'n-H''l''ip-«l"l'"ii'M"l»«'»l'"U"ii'«i''ii''i'"fir«i"i»"M'«i'"ir»n»x fl.G.BERNING, Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St.. ST. LOUIS. MO C. A. KUEHN Wholesale Florist 1122 Pine St., ST. LOULS, MO. A Complete L,ine of Wire Designs. WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS \1}^UU. Phones, ST. LOUIS, MO. Supplies and Everything inSeason always on han line Uichmond and Killarney were seen. Geo. H. A n g e r m II e 1 1 e r . Charles Schoenle and some friends left Satur- day for a few days' fishing. Riessen Floral Co. had the plant decoration at the banquet giv-n by the Eagles. C. A. Kuehn is receiving a fine supply of short and loi-ig-stemmed magnificum lilies. After next Saturday the wholesale houses -will keep open till G p. m. F. A. Ryan Floral Co. have been kept very busy during the past week. W. F. New Castle, Ind. — The Indiana State Florists' Association is taking an act- ive interest in making the flower show at the state fair a glo\\ ing success this year. The association arranged the premium list so that it would be attractive to professional growers, and the amateur flower growers are also well provided for. David Wallace of Indianapolis, who for years has been active in the management of the fair, will have charge of the flower show. 298 The American Florist. Sept. J, All Signs Point to a Bigger and Better Season for the Cut Flower Business and Everything Pertaining Thereto. You will find us Well Prepared. Growers not acquainted with our methods Will find it to their advantage to do business with HENSHAW & FENRICH Phones 325-5582-5583 Madison Square WHOLESALE FLORISTS 51 West 28th Street, NEW YORK New York. BUSINESS SLUGGISH. There is no apparent change in the market from the sluggish condition o£ last weelc. Prices which took a sudden rise on Friday and Saturday ot" last week have fallen just as sud- denly and the problem on the hands of the wholesaler now is, how will I get rid of my stock, Instead of how much will I get for it. However, the general consensus of opinion amongst the wholesalers is that conditions are just what they usually are at this time of year, no better or no worse, and even the more pessimistic of them Iiredict much better conditions shortly with the advent of cooler weather. Beauty roses which were rather scarce are now hard to move. The same may be said of all other stocks. There are .spasmodic demands for white stock at times for funerals, this being about the only business done just now. Lilies are getting scarcer but are not Viringing any prices to speak of. There is still an abundance of asters, and, although some fine stock is noted, the majority is inferior and is sold for little or nothing. NOTES. A new club has been formed among the Twenty-eighth street boys with Wm. Haupt as president, styled the Florists' Fishing Club. Their first fish- ing trip proved to be a very successful on.e Chartering an auxiliary sloop yacht at Freeport, L. I., which, need- less to say, was equipped with every- thing necessary from refreshments to l>ait, the party embarked for their rruise on the briny deep. After a de- lightful day spent at sea they returned with over 50 pounds of fish and the usual story of having lost a whopping big fish just as it was being pulled aboard. The honors went to "Wm. Haupt for pulling in a four-pound sea bass. Among those present were : J. B. Nugent, Jr., wholesaler: Wm. Haupt, Twenty-eighth street; H. Rie- ^hers, with P. Smith, Twenty-eighth street, and J. Capperall, of the Boston Floral Co. This club is desirous of increasing its membership. John A. Rassbach, Bloomfleld, N. J., has returned from a month's stay in Colorado, having visited Denver, Cripple Creek and Fort Collins amongst other places. When asked as to business conditions there Mr. Rass- bach stated that the florists and farm- irs had suffered greatly in the last three summers from drought and that this summer, along with the dry spell, they had suffered iseverely from a plague of grasshoppers, these pests de- Aouring everything green in sight, there apparently being no way or means of preventing their depreda- tions. He also says that while he en- joyed himself thoroughly there and that the country was beautiful, yet 45 minutes from Broadway ■ was far • nough away for him. Henry L. Bantelman, the Washing- ton Heights florist, is building an addi- tional greenhouse 135x2fi at his Yonkers place. Mr. Bantelman has had the contract for furnishing flowers and plants at the Hotel Astor ever since it opened and states that while he has two large growing establish- ments, one in Yonkers, the other at Kingsbridge. He can not produce half enough to supply the hotel and his store on Amsterdam avenue. M. A. Bowe, Herald Square, who will have to vacate his present store owing to the building being torn down, states that so far he has not definitely set- tled on a store yet but expects to lo- cate in the neighborhood of his pres- ent place. Phil Kessler will take advantage of the slack season and spend a couple of weeks at White Mountain resorts. W. Hackland, bookkeeper for the Cut Flower Exchange, is spending two weeks on the Long Island coast. Wm. Her, with Edw. C. Horan, is spending a well earned vacation in the Catskill Mountains. The Geller Supply Co. is now in- stalled in its new store at 147 West Twenty-eighth street. Baltlmure Notes. Mr. Perry, manager of the Florists' Exchange, is having the handsome hall over the Exchange newly painted and decorated, adding very much to the ap- pearance of the room. This hall is now dedicated to a great variety of uses. Last week it was a center of activity of the Order of the Moose, which held its national convention in this city, and was crowded with visitors. On other occasions it is used for dances, meetings, etc. Still again, it is occu- pied as a music school, an eminent tone artist giving lessons in vocal de- velopment. On Saturdays it is dedi- cated to religious services (not by the Jews, but by the seventh day ad- ventists). Centrally located and eas- ily accessible, it is constantly occu- pied, and gives at once advertisement of the Exchange and its business and adds to the earnings of the concern. Business last week, considering the not very auspicious conditions which exist, was fairly active, with alternat- ing dull and busy spasms as is uni- versally felt at this season. The weather is delightful, save for the dry- ness, which continues though some localities, blessed above others, have had refreshing showers. Generally the fields and gardens are greatly in need ot rain; the seasonable farm operations can not be performed, and nearly all crop.s, such as asters and other out- door sorts, are languishing for mois- ture. John R. Freeman, of W^ashington, D. C, was a visitor to our city on Monday. He was on a pious mission to see his old friend and companion, Mr. Wood, at Bonnie Brae cemetery, and to pick lip some stock which he needed for his place. Mr. Freeman was a Baltimorian before he went to the na- tional capitol, and though he does not "come back" often, he is always heart- ily welcomed by his old friends, whd know and esteem him highly. A new concern has taken over the greenhouses of Mr. Hooper on Shirley and Park Heights avenues, formerly run by George Frederick Ekas, the stj'le of the new copartnership being Christie & Talbott. Mr. Christie has places on the old York road at Waverl> and at Woodbrook, and Mr. Talbott was for many years a very much prized employe of the park depart- ment, and is a pr. ctical man. The season of renovations and re- pairs is on us. and all hands are bus\ with paint pot and glazing tools, and if no very large building operations are in view there are a great many littli- betterments and additions going on. The Rochester pilgrims are now all accounted for, the last to reach homr being Mr. and Mrs. Isaac H. Moss, whi. returned Saturday after a long and pleasant extension of their trip to thi lakes. A. F. Faulkner, the special represen- tative of The American Florist, was in this city last week and visited a number of the craft, his pleasant man- ner and fund of stories making him a very agreeable visitor. Wm. Prince, gardener at the famous- colonial place, Hampton, the countr\ seat of the Ridgely family, is recov- ering his health, after a series of se- rious surgical operations. Mr. Wood, superintendent of the Bon- nie Brae cemetery, is very ill, hi-t friends feeling much concerned about him. Lehr Bros, are sending in some A Xo. 1 asters, grown under glass, splen- did in size and color. European Horticulture. As to the usefulness of cannon against hailstorms, M. Andre, directoi of the observatory of Lyons, has car- ried on an investigation, covering the 20 years before the installation of the agricultural artillery posts, for com- parison with the 10 years since their establishment in 1000. An unexpected result has been discovered, statistics showing that since the conscientious bombarding of hail clouds much great- er storm losses have occurred than be- fore. While M. Andre concludes that the hail-cannon are at least useless, some of the advocates of this method of protection arraign M. Andre's sta- tistics and claim a longer trial to be necessary. Delphinium Lamartini. — A very hand- -some dark-flowered variety, bold in stature and conspicuous by reason of the excellence and size individually of its blossoms. These two varieties were exhibited by Amos Perry. Hardy Plant Farms, Enfield, and each received an award of merit. Gladiolus King Edward VII. — This is a very large-flowered variety of the Colvillei section, the blossoms being vivid scarlet, with a narrow creamy Avhite stripe down the centre of eacli s< gment. Shown by F, Lilley, Guern- s.v. Award of merit. igio. The American I'lorist. 299 Young & Nugenf, New York Telephone 2066-2066 Madlaon Sonare. 42 West 28th Street, To out-of-towD florists We are in tbe Heart of And ^ve special attention to steamer and Theater orders. Prompt i<^!lveries and best stocic in the market. Trade Directory OF THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. PRICE S3. 00, POSTPAID. American Florist Co.. 324 Dearborn st^t, Chicago Traendly <£ Schenck, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 131 6 133 WEST 28th ST Ptones: 798 and 799. NEW YORK Alexander J. Guttman, THE WHOLESALE FLORIST OF NEW YOKK 34 WEST 28th STREET, PHONIS, 1664-1665 MADISON SQUARE ENOUGH SATO. .r*eNN YORK i>^~-.~S^ Give Bs a Trial We can Please yon. ii Boses, Carnations and all kinds o. Seasonable Flowers in Stock. WM. F. KASTING CO.c Wholesale .Commissioo Florists, ^itroF'ap.a.ijO, St. T. Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. August Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST 41 W. 28th St, NEW YORK N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Cooean Bldg. . 6th Ave. &W. 26th St,. New York Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Mornine, Desirable Wall Space to Rent for Advertisine. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. AnsoDla, Conn. The monthly meeting of the Inter- town Dahlia Association was held in the Arlington assembly rooms August 19. Arrangements were completed for the dahlia exhibition of the assocation, which will be held September 17. It is '-xpected by the members of the asso- ciation that the exhibition will exceed that of a year ago and will be larger and better in every way. The recent dry weather affected dah- lias as well as other flowering plants, and the yellows and various other trou- bles have made it difficult for the grow- ers to secure first-class blooms. Dah- lias are already blooming, but the best dowers are yet to come. The size and I'eauty of the blooms increases as the weather grows cooler and by the third weelt in September some splendid flow- ers are expected. The plants are now making strong growth and the pinch- ing back and plucking of early buds is about over. The blooms, in most instances, will now be allowed to de- velop and efforts made to secure a fine crop for the exhibition. The only thing which at present gives the growers any concern is the danger of frost. We^e HowerM^tel5 New York. .'\ub. 31. Roses, Beauty, special 8 003120 00 extra and fancy... 3 OOffl S 00 No. 1 and No. 2.... 50@ 2 00 Bride. Bridesmaid, special. J OOK 3 00 extra and fancy 5 iffi i; 00 KiUarney. special 2 00® 3 00 extra and fancy. 1 00® 2 00 No.landNo. 2. 250 1 00 Kaiserin, special 4 005 5 00 extra and fancy. 2 "0® 3 01 No. land No. 2. 25® 1 00 Asters 25«' 3 CO Chrysanthemums., per doz.. ICO Cattleyas 35 00®75 00 Dahlias per doz.. 75 Gladiolus SPff 3 00 Hydrangeas 1 OOg 2 00 Lilium Longifiorum 4 00® 5 00 Lily of the Valley 1 00® 2 CO Buffalo. .^ub.31. Rosea, Beauty, special 20 00@2S 00 fanc) 15 00020 00 extra 10 OOSlS 00 No.l 7 O0@1000 No.2 2 0C@ 4 00 Bride. Maid. Killarney 2 00@ 6 00 Kaiserin 4 000 7 00 i-res. Carnot 4 00® 7 00 Carnations 1 00@ 1 50 Asters. 4r@ 2 00 Gladioli 2 00@ 4 00 Lilium Lonsriflorum 8 00@I0 00 Lilium SpLciosum 3 O0@ 4 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Sweet Peas per bunch. 3c@Sc Water Lilies. 3 COS 5 CO Adiantum Croweanum ._ .. 1 25@ 1 50 Asparagus, per bunch, ?>^tl 50 .\sparaKusSprengeri.. 35f/ 50 ."^sparaEUS Str 50@ 60 Ferns per 1000, $1 50 Galax, green and bronze 1 50 Smilax IS 00 ALFRED H.LANGJAHR WHOLESALE FLORIST, 55 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. All flowers in season. Coosif^n meats of first- class stock solicited. Phones 4626 and 4627 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist w1te7i wriiing Charles H. Totty MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties my specialty. Mention the American Florist when writing Several new members have been added to the association since last seems to be greater than ever and in- dications are that the show will be largely patronized. People who attended a year ago were delighted at the e.x- hibition, which, to many, furnished a guide to the selection of varieties for later planting. Moore, Hentz & Nash, WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 65 and 57 Weat 26th Street, Telepbona No. 756 Madiion Sqnare, NEW YORK. Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roies a specialty. Rosea, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Llliea, Etc. 57 West 28tli St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200and2201 Madison 9ana*« Mention the American Florist when writing Walter F.Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST , Telephones: 3532 and 3633 Madison Sa. 131 & 133 West 28ih St., NEW YORK. KESSLER BROS., 450 Sixth Ave., NEW YORK CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. Coosigrnments solicited M. C. FORD Saccessor to FORD BROS. ''shiwerlo"" FRESH FLOWERS. 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3870-3871 Madison Sonare FLOWERS SHIPPED BY P. J. SMITH, Are the best product of tbe best growers lor the New York market. Adiantum Croweanum Jsold here exclusively. 49 West Z8th St., NEW YORK Telephone 1998 Madison Square. 300 The American Florist. Sept. j> Boston. A moro iliiH'i'iny autumn liarbine;i.'r oi'uUl imt have sivetod the uiauagvrs ol' the Park Street Flower JlarUet than the interest shown in the eighteentli annual sale of stalls which occurred last Saturday. This sale, liowever, will now be known as the first annual sale of the Boston Flower Kxchange, Inc. There were ll'.S stalls to be auctioned off, and the crowd was there, about l!0(> of them. It was announced that the annual rental of each stall would be .$2.5 and no in-emium would be accepted less than %-T<. James T. Carroll was auctioneer. Tlie bidding: was very live- ly and went up to .'8|;!0 and held above .■SlOO for a good part of the sale. No previous sale has equalled this in the size of bids. Pierce Bros.. Waltham, bid off six stalls; Mann Bros., Ran- dolph, four; J. A. P.udlong Stm & Co., Providence, three; S. J. Renter, Wes- terley, R. I., three. The following' bid off two stalls each : Xelson & John- son, Framingham; Wni. Nicholson, Framingham; W, W. Edgar, Waverly; A. Christenson, Stoneham; E. Suter- meister, Hyde Park; Montrose Green- houses; Kidder Bros., Lincoln; T. J. Dolansky, Lynn; J. T. Butterworth, S. Framingham; John Fee, Jamaica Plain; Wm. Sims, Cliftondale; Payne Bros., Randolph; H. H. Rogers, S. Sud- bury; H. F. Calder, Norwood; G. W. Milliard. Exeter, N. H.; AYm. H. Tom- linson, Dorchester. The Boston Co-Op- erative Flower Market has its sale r.f stalls this week Saturday at :.jO. NOTES. J. Farquhar r e ]) o r t s that the Massachusetts Horticultural Society has arranged to issue in a few days a list of prizes to be oftered for the February show. On account of the Na- tional Flower Show to be held in March the usual spring exhibition will be omitted. The February show, however, promises to be an interesting one, prizes being' offered for cyclamens primula. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine and various flowering bidbous plants which would be too early for the na- tional show. T. F. McCarthy in Hawley street has been doing an unusually heavy busi- ness. His auction rooms are undergo- ing extensive repairs and will be ready to open Septemljer 8. His bookkeeper. Miss M. C. Smithers, has gone on a trip to South America, Mr. McCarty has bought a fast horse at St. Albans, Vermont, and with his wife and daugh- ter is driving back to Boston. John Farquhar is authority for saying that great enthusiasm is being manifested and large preparation made, and business coming in whicji insures the financial as well as horti- cultural success of the great show to be held in March. The departure of Elijah A. Wood for Chicago, and his loss to this locality where he has been so well known de- serves special notice. To all his friends he is "Elijah." He leaves, with his wife, this week Wednesday. H. M. Robinson & Co., Providence street, have opened up a branch at Pine Apple, Alabama, for growing southern smilax in quantity, and will supply trade at lowest wholesale prices. The death of "W'. B. Whittier, nurs- eryman of Framingham, occurred Sunday morning, August 28. A friend who knew him said, "A more honest man never sold a tree." The New England Dahlia Society will hold its exhibition September 10, 17 and 18. The prospects are fine for the abundance and quality of the blooms. Robt. Cameron of Harvard Botanic Gardens is reported as having excep- tionally fine beds of zinnia elegans and petunia hybrids. The Andover Horticultural Society held its autumn show last Saturday. Wm. J. Stewart and Patrick Donnell were judges. California Flower Market Shipping Department wnxM Ail Kinds of Cut Flowers 31-33 Lick Place, San Francisco, Calif. WHOLESALE Among the visitors to this city luive been R. H. James, the big Bermuda bulb grower, with his wife and daugh- ter. W. T. HUTCHINS. Manchester, Mass. The annual summer flower show of the North Shore Horticultural Society opened August 24 in a large society tent pitched on the grounds of the Es- sex County club, not far from the clubhouse. August 24 was band con- cert day at the club and many people visited the show and were delighted with the many fine displays, the great- er part of which came from the gar- dens of the more prominent members of the summer colony. The exhibition as a whole was one of the finest the society has ever held and besides the exhibits in the regular classes there were numerous specials. Mrs. Lester Leland was one of the most successful exhibitors. She was awarded a silver cup for the best col- lection of gladioli, named varieties, the exhibit filling two tables. She also toolc first prizes for best six pots oi' sword ferns and best collection holly- hocks. Mrs. Leland also showed a magnificent group of foliage and flow- ering plants arranged in a high mound which was awarded the gold medal and was given numerous other prizes in the regular classes. Miss Helen Hooper took a good share of the prizes and no other exhibit attracted more attention than a talsle of fruit, probably the finest ever sho-svn here, which included three varieties of hothouse grapes, some of the bunches weighing five and one half pounds each, and seven varieties of green- house-grown melons of English varie- ties, besides nectarines, plums and other fruit. Miss Hooper also took first prize for the best six vases of gladioli and numerous other prizes in the smaller exhibits. Mrs. James McMillan won a silver cup offered by George P. White for the best collection of annuals. This collection embraced over 100 varieties. There 'n-as considerable competition for dinner table decorations and several very handsome exhibits were noted. The silver cup for best decoration of eight covers was secured by Magnuson and Huyian, second prize going to Mrs. James McMilkin. Mrs. B. Hammoni Tracey took third prize. Miss A. G. Thayer also entered a table. Mr^ Gardner M. Lane made a remarkabl- fine exhibit of dahlias, taking first priz. for best display in all classes, the ex- hibit including some 40 varieties. The display of hardy perenniai> called' out consideralile favorable com- ment, Miss A. G. Thayer taking: first prize for best and largest collection and Miss Helen Hooper second. Ir. the zinnia classes Mrs. James Mc- Millan had a particularly good display taking a first in the regular classe.'-. and Mrs. H. W. Mason second. Th. first prize for best collection of peren- nial phlox — six vases — went to Mrs. E, C. Swift. For the best collection c: asters Mrs. H. S. Grew took a first and John F. Wonson second prize Among other prizewinners were : T. Jefferson Coolidge, Mrs. E. C. Swift. Mrs. S. Parker Bremer. Miss H. L Fitch, T. J. Coolidge, Jr.. Mrs, George Wigglesworth, Mrs. W. H. Moore, Miss P. Croll. Mrs. Philip Dexter and Mr George R. Wliite. Tbe Call of Autumn. O, trudging, tnulgiug tUi'ougb tbi 'Wn By dingy doors and walls, I dream of hedges turning brow:-. And hear the mystic calls. I sense the murmur of the trets "With shadows dark and green Where he who is acquainted sees The fairies dance between. The little roads that 'wind ar. 1 turn And clamber up the hills. Past where the woodbines flash md burn. Or loiter by the rills — Tliey send a coaxing call to m-? To come and fare afar. To wait for dusk's great myst- : , — The blazing evening star. .\nd orchards with their laden boaglia Are whispering the while Of breezes that come there to drcwde — ■ They call me mile and mile. The good bare fields where goM?n glow Bloom all about the edge Are calling that 'tis time to g :■ A-tramping through the sedg^ Ho. dusty paths and grass-grow.", trails. They fain would know my feet. And I can hear their far-off halls Here in the city street. The grapes are bursting-full of wine .'Vnd purpling in the sun; Tliey send a flavor fair and fkw> That thrills the blood of one. — Chicago Evor. ic feat. fgto. The American Florist. 301 George Cotsonas& Co. Wholesaleand Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergretns Fancy ;ind 1 'a^'trer i Ferns. Bronze and Green Gaiax. Holly Leucoihoe Spravs Princess Pine. Etc.. Delivered to all parts of United :5taies and (. anada 127 W. 28th St. bet. 6th & 7th Aves., Upm Ynrlf Telephone 1202 Madison Square. "*'" '"*'* NOW READY FOR SHIPMENT. Southern Wild Smilax Can fill all orders, large or small, promptly. on receipt ot same. Give us a trial. Weknow wecan please you. Caldwell the Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Southern Wild Smilax Kow ready for shipment. Perpetuated and 1MACCPC Natural Sheet 1t| VF 9 9 E- 9 Satisfaction v.'^uaranleed. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. We Issue to Members a CREDIT LIST With Quarterly Supplements. The list now cod- taios bi twe:n 7.000 and 8,000 names. Membership fee, $10.00 including privilege of obtaining unlim- ited numberoi commercial ratings at cost. We also collect accounts at standard rates. National Florists' Board of Trade, gfvTfoRk Milwaukee. Business is brislv and everytliing sell- iig well. Roses shortened np consider- ibly toward the end of the week on r.ocount of the cool weather. Short- stemined roses especially are scarce. 'Jladiolus are becoming more plentiful ijut are selling readily; American Beau- ties enougii to supply the demand and are very ^ood with plenty of mediums. -Asters coming in better and bringing arood prices. Lilies have shortened up and only i limited amount to be had. NOTES. Everyone is looking forward to the !>icnic which will take place next Sun- .lay, September 4. The entertainment •ommitte^ is making great prepara- 'ions for games and prizes. Everybody ;s cordiall.v invited and a good time is inticipated. Mitchell sti-eet florists have been kept iiiisy with local weddings and funerals. They cater mostly to the Polish people ■ >\\ the south side and do a very nice I'lisiness. They are at present prepar- ing to add another house to their range. Otto Teitbohl has commenced tear- ing down his greenhouses, as his lease ixpires December 1; he contemplates putting i.p soine new ones outside the city limi^.-. but has not decided upon a location at the present time. Bdlefsen & Leidiger are having a new front put in their store, giving them two show windows 15 feet each, which no doubt will give their store a very fine appearance. This concern reports business very good. Nic. Zweifel is starting to cut a few new carnations; he has planted ten benches of Bright Spot, which be ex- pects to make cuttings from to supply a number of firms that have them on the market. Holton & Hunkel Co. are receiving some exceptionally fine Killarnev and My Maryland grown by Adam Zender of Rogers Park. 111. Currie Bros. Co. report business very brisk and among their largo orders was one for the Gates wedding at Spooner, Henry M. Robinson & Co. Wholesale Commission Florists. Cni Plnnra«te °^ ^^^ kinds, Hardy Cut Ever- LUl riUnClS greens and Florists' Supplies. Bronze and Green Galax $1.00 per 1000; $8.50 per 10 000 FANCY. leucothoe Sprays Jl.OOperlOO: Sy.SOperlOOO DAGGER. $1.00 per 1000 Southern >Vild Smilax, Branch Laurel, Laurel Festooning, $1.00 per 1000 Green and Sphagnum Moss, Boxwood Sprays. A large stock constantly on hand. Can fill orders at a moment's notice, Telephone or telegraph. Telephones: 2617-2618 Main; Fort Hill 25290. WttX^fr^^i m« « C< cr 15 Province Street a nd 9 Chapman Place, Dlf 3 I Unl^ 1t| A99» ^ FANCY TERNS, P^'i'o^oo «r. New Crop ObUx, Bronze or Green $1.25 per 1000: 10.000, $7 50 ■j,^'v.i-:..-.£X:-- ?Pn»*Du™ Mo»». laree bales . $1.25: 6 bales, $7.00. Extra fine ^SaS***®." lencothoe iprnys. Green and Bronze $1.00 per 100: $7.50 per 1000 ->W,mi'^^ ""jy:.""^- ,.• :,•;■•••• •,. ,• Perbunch. 35c: 50-pound case $8.50 S^S'SiKiHEr '•'"' 1"°»*. "1 barrels lot haneine baskets $2 CO per barrel Florists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placine their orders with us A trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies, 38-40 Broadway, All phone connections. DETROIT, MICH. Laurel Wreathing and Sheet Moss Galax, Leucothoe aad Ferns Shipped to all parts. We are strictly wholesale. 15 years' experience in florist business in Chicago. Write for prices to SWAN & CHEGGIN, Roan Mountain. Tenn. Manke Bros.' new place is looking very fine, with their young plants look- ing strong and healthy. William C. Zimmermann has re- turned from St. Louis and repbrts a very good time. Visitors : Mr. Augspurger, Peoria, 111. G. R. Detroit. The Florists' Club meeting of Mon- day evening, August 29, was a great success, probabl.v due to the many ex- traordinary features on the pro- gramme. The meeting was held in a tent on the lawn adjoining the Breil- meyers' greenhouses on Mack avenue, where Herman Knape is foreman, and on whose invitation the club met there. The arrangements were most unique: the interior of the tent was decorated and over the platform was hung two American flags. The instal- lation of the newly elected officers of the club was of major importance and was conducted by Major Philip Breit- meyer, who solemnly, with the laying on of hands, inducted each of the newly elected into office and commis- sioned them to carry forward with greater enthusiasm and efficiency the good work for which the club was organized and of which he was the first president just 12 years ago. The of- ficers for the ensuing year are : George Browne, president. Herman Knape, vice-president. Hugo Schroeter, secretary. Robert Rahaley, treasurer. Harry Pickworth. librarian. President Browne, in his address, outlined his course officially of the club during his administration and named the following, committees : J. F. Sullivan, A. Pochelon. A. Syl- vester, auditing; M. Bloy, Wm. Dilger, J. F. Sullivan. Frank Danzer, pro- gramme and essays; J. IC Stock, Louis Charvat. Robt. Rahaley. A. Sylvester, Robt. Klagge. entertainment: M. Bloy. Herman Knape. Ed Berd. Thos. Browne. A. J. Stahelin, exhibition. The secretary read his annual report showing the accession of eight new Sphagnum IVIoss Dry: in burlap bales: size of bale, 16 by 16 inches by 4 fcL t long: averice wen ht. about 30 poui'ds. Price cash with order): Per bale. 75c; 10 baks, $(..50. CHAS. F. UEGKE, New London, Wis members and a total membership of 90. Elmer D. Smith, Adrian, was a visitor and showed a dozen blooms of his new early chrysanthemum. Smith's Advance, a variety resembling old Wil- lowbrook but of greater substance and stronger foliage. Mr. Smith gave an interesting talk on his familiar subject of chrysanthemums and their cross fer- tilization. At the conclusion of his ad- dress a vote of thanks was given him and his new variety unanimously en- dorsed as a valuable acquisition. A. E. Bonn, representing Armour & Co.'s fertilizer for florists, was present and promised an address at a future date on the application of commercial ferti- lizers under glass. By unanimous con- sent the club quarters were changed to 112 Farmer street, to take effect Oc- tober 1 next. At the next meeting. September 19, M. Bloy will give an ex- tended address covering- his observa- tions of the proceedings, exhibits, etc., at the S. A. F. convention, which he. with about a dozen others from here, attended. After adjournment all were marched to the potting shed, where Mr. Knape had prepared a bounteous lunch which was much enjoyed in the honor of Mr. Knape's fortv-fourth birthdaj-. J. F. S. D.\:nville. III. — John Willius has filed a petition in bankruptcy. S.VRATOGA SPRlJiTGS. N. T.— John Ralph. T\'oodlawn avenue, and Henry Schrode. Xelson avenue, received the thanks of the board of managers of the St. Chris- tina industrial school for their contri- bution of flowers to aid in making a success of a benefit sale. 802 The American Florist. Sept. J, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below.the Leading Retailers in the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. CAicatfo. Kitabtiahml in 1857. 'mSM. FlORiST^ 739 Bucltlngliam Place, L. D. Phone Gracland 1112. Send 08 Tonr retail orderi, W£ HAVE THE BEST FACIUTIES IN THE CITY Cincinnati, O. JULIUS BAER, 138-140 E. Fourth St. Lonft Distance 'Phone. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST eO KEARNEY STREET. Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, Mich. H. A. FISSER CO. Wholesale and Retail Florists. We Handle Everything in Season. Milwaukee, Wis. CCPollworthCo. cSg^t^'S^.. Wisconsin. Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockpoii. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mall. Telephone and Telesrraph ordera filled promptly wiih the choicest atock. Indianapolis, Ind. BertermaaoBros.Co. FLORISTS .241 Massachusetts Ave, rLORIST* WASHINGTON D. C. Gude's Washington, D. C. I4th and H Striats. Also 1601 EdtawPlaci, Baltimore, Md. J. DAN BLACKISTONE Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Miami and Oratiot Annues. Artistic Designs. High Grade CntBiooms. We cover aU Michigan points and good sections of Otilo, Indiana and Canada. Mention the American Florist wben writing Kansas Ci^> Mo. WILLIAM L ROCK, Flower Co., WUl carefally execute ordera for Kanaaa City and any town In Missouri, Kansas or Oklahoma. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. The Most Central Location in Citv. P. H. WEBER Boyle and Maryland Aves. CUT FLOWERS AND PLANTS. Phones: Bell. Lindell 2153; Kinloch. Delmar 768. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. Write, Wire or Pbone Your Orders to 1406 Olive Street, Regular discount allowed on all orders, either Plants or Cut Flowers. Phones Bell, Main 2306; Kinlocb Central 4981 Mention the American Florist when writing New York. EstabUsned 1849 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway issz-'^its^a'coTumbus. Clioice Cut FiQwers Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray 913 Grand Av«. All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Omaha, Neb. Bess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1&1*> Pnmum St telephonks i«ij larnvm ji. isqi ^^^^ 1553 Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhc Park ....Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE. President. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. G. Geo. G. Shaffer, s s FLORIST = s Plione 2416 Main 14th 8 Eye St*, ■. W Write. Telegraph or TelepboiM. Mention the American Florist when writing Montreal. All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties. Orchids and Valley always on band Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. B> 1^ K^ B> ®, Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and Vicinity on Telegraptiic Order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc., 124 TREMONT ST. Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. 6ASSER COtlPANY, (g[L[E^[E[L^K][D)y®a We Cover All Poinb ii Okii. « tgio. The American Florist. 303 DESIGNS OR COT FLOWERS will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders, Kansas City, Mo. Geo. M. Kellogg Flower and Plant GOn 906 GRAND AVE. KANSAS CITY and PLEASANT HILL, MO Will fill all orders for Cut riowCTS, rnnera DeaUns, Wedding and Birtliday Gifts that ms< be entrusted to them, Uention the m "le • ican Florist when writing Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl ^ Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephoae 247. We are in position to fill promptly all mail, telephone, telegraph and cable orders with best QualitT stock in season. Pittsburg, Pa. A. W. SMITH CO. KEENAN BLDC Largest Floral Establishment in America Established 1874. lacorporated 1909. Kochester, N: T. J.B .KELLER SO NS, r FLORISTS. I 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Kocbeater Phone 606. I.oDg Dla. Bell Phone UN St. Paul, Minn. L. L MAY & CO. Order your 6owers for delivery ID this section from the LEAIIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice DANIELS & FISHER Order by mail, telephone, teleeraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels. Denver" Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Fiord Co. 41 Peachtree Street. Anderson, S. C. THE ANDERSON FLORAL CO. 533 MAKSHAU AVX. MICHIGAN. "'""'J'^' tZ'^''^^^ HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS New York. Eatabljghed 1874. DARDS N. £. Comer 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad* dress. DARDSFLOR. Brooklyn, N. Y. 319 MAIN PHONE. 272 Fulton Street. .All orders by mail, teleerapb. etc. will receive carfful attention and orompt delivery anywhere in Greater New York, Long Island and New Jersey. Elstablished 1874. Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" 3 ands Greene Ave. and 339 to 347 Greene Art. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N.J. Deliveries in HEW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NIW JERSIT. Louisville, Ky. JACOB SCHULZ, 550 So. Fonrth Avenue. Colorado Springs, Colo. FRANK F, CRUMP, Wholesale and Retail Florist New York. MYER, FLORIST, '°a;''*?i.il:.' Steamship SalllDgfs. FROM NEW YORK EXCEPT AS NOTEU. September 6. Xoordam, Holl.-Amer.. 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier. Kaiser Wilhelm II, N. Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier. FROM BOSTON, Cymrio. White Star, 12 noon. September 7. Lusitania. Cunard, 9 a. m.. Piers 54 and 50, North River. Oceanic, White Star, 3 p. m., Piers 60 and 61, North River. Bluecher, Ham.-Amer., 1 p. m., Hoboken Pier. FROM BALTIMORE, Chemnitz. N. Ger. Lloyd., 2 p. m.. Pier 9. Locust Point. September 8. Pannonia, Cunard, 12 noon, Piers 54 and 56, North River. La Provence, French, 10 a. m., Pier 42, North River. September 9. FROM MONTREAL. Tunisian. Allan, 4:30 a. m. FROM QUEBEC. Empress of Ireland. Can.-Pu- ciflc. 3:30 p. m. September 10. Furnessia. Anchor, 12 noon. Pier 64. North River. New York, American. 10 a. m., Pier 62, North River. LaDland, Red Star, 10 a. m., Pier 59. North River. Celtic. White Star, 12 noon, Piers CO and 61, North River. Cleveland. Ham.-Amer., 9 a. m., Hoboken Pier. Koenig Albert, N. Ger.-Lioyd. . 11 a. m. , Ho- boken Pier. FROM PHILADELPHIA, Merion, American, 10 a. m., Pier 54. Alexander McConnell, 571 Fifth Ave., Windsor Arcade. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded to »ny part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special attention. Felephone Callas 48? and 488 38lh Si. Cable address: Alexconneu. Western Union Code. Mention theAmer'can Florist when writing Buffalo, N. Y. Flowers ''Quality W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main St. Mention the American Florist when writkxo Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cul Flower Co. ffin fiM your orders for desi^s and cut floikeri io NORTHERN OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing Oayton, O. Matthews, FLORIST 16 W. 3rd Street. Flowers in any arrangement for all occasions, for Dayton and vicinity. Long dis. Phones Aleyition the American Florist toh^iti writing St. Paul, Minn. HOLM & OLSON, ST. PAUL The Leadins Florists of the Northwrest Orders will be well cared for anywhere io MINNESOTA AND THE DAKOTAS. Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. J. W. WolfskiU, FLORIST, ^' A*s^?iSSf " 2 1 8 W. 4th St. Mention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable iorist Only the Best 96 Yonse Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and enarantee safe arrival. Dunlop's 304 The American Florist. Sei)t. j!, 4iii«rlcaa Seed Trade Association. E. L. Page, Greene, N. v.. Pri'sid.ni. L.H. Vaunhan. ChicaRO. First Vice-Pr. sidcnt; M. H. Duryea. Now York. SL-cond Vice- ProsidcDl; C.E. Kendil. Clev.lahd. O.. Sec- rotary and Treasurer. OEKiiAS growers report some varie- ties of peas a total I'ailiire. VisiTKD I'nic.viio. — K. J. Deal, of W. \V. Johnson & Son, Boston. England. trANADlAX conditions are said to be even worse than those of the United States pea districts. GEO. H. DICKS, reitresentins e^ooper, Taber & Co., London, England, is due in Chicago September 5. I'ilNAR KXUTSOX, of Hjalmai- Hart- mann & Co.. Copenhagen, Denmark, sailed for New York August 18. BKANDOX, MAN.— The A. E. McKen- zia Co. is planning to bviild a new seed warehouse this season at a cost of .$100,0(111, HOLLAKP seed growers report August !."> fine favorable weather but that some biennial vegetables such as beet, winter radish, etc., are nearly a fail- i;re. Latest crop reports from California indicate some shortage of beet and carrot. Most beans are good. Most other garden seeds are showing good .vield with the possible exception of White Portugal onion. BIRMINOUAM, Ala. — The Amzi-Goddtn Seed Co. entertained its employes, their friends and families with a picnic and l>arbecue at \\'est Lake park, two miles west of Bessemer, August t'O. The at- tendance was about lt>U,' including some of the prominent horticulturists and truck gardeners of this district. The Ijarbecue was one of the finest and most elegantly served ever en.ioyed in this section. New Yonic, — I. F. Slimon has resigned his position with J. M. Thorburn & Co. and is now with Vaughan's Seed Store here. C. W. Scott is now with the Yo- kohama Nursery Co. — Mr. Goldenburg of Ralph M. Ward & Co. reports that owing to the enormous demand for gi- ganteum lilies the last two years there will be a scarcity of the larger sized bulbs this season and that disastrous floods in Japan have not helped condi- tions any, — H. Frank Darrow has re- Braslan Seed Growers Co. Lettuce, Ooion, Sweet Peas, Growers for the ^Vhole8ale Trade Only. luniiil irinn a trip .-ibroad. haying spent some time A-isiting his various connections in Europe. Seed Warranty. At tin- Tjynu county court last week. Judge Mulli.gan gave judginent in the case of Marsters v. Whittombe, aris- ing out of a transaction in wheat, but which, as the non-warranty clause was introduced, may have considerable in- terest for seedsmen. The plaintiff, a seed merchant, claimed £13 15s. for seed wheat sold; the defendant, a farmer, counter- claimed £48, on the ground that goods sold were liad. From the .judge's summing up (which is too lengthy to give in full), we gather that the bargain, which was for five quarters of Sensation seed wheat, at 55 shillings, was purely ver- bal, but the plaintiff's manager sent an invoice next day by post which con- tained the usual non-warranty clause. SAN JOSE, CALIF. First Hyacinth Bulb Shipment of 1910 fron Ollioules, France. According to evidence defendant did not read this, but merely put it in a drawer to be paid later. The court said that it had been intended that this clause, in small print, only ex- Iiressed a custom in the seed trade, but such custom did not exist in re- lation to farm seeds, and if it had it would have resembled a cancer rather than a custom. He considered also that defendant was not aware at all of the existence of this clause. He found that the wheat was properly Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Onion, lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondence Solicited. Growers of High Grade SEED Hollister, California sown under favorable conditions, and only grew ten per cent, probably ow- ing to having been killed by heating or kiln drying, and that consequentl\' plaintiff had not fulflUed his bargaii) with defendant. He said, "A merchant is. of course. .lustifled in charging the highest price lie can obtain, but he must deliver the genuine article as sold. "As to the counter claim- The de- fendant is entitled to be paid for his extra work and labor in resowing. He thinks he also should be allowed some- thing for the difference in value be- tween a crop of ordinary spring-sown wheat and a crop of autumn-sown Sensation wheat, which might ha\i served to renew his seed next year. But that loss is too problematical and too remote. At the same time, I must sa>- that a farmer who buys seed at 50 per cent above the market price of ordinary wheat, though he may have no legal claim for problematic losses, might reasonably expect an enterprising and experienced growei and seller like Mr. Marsters to exer- cise greater diligence. There will be .iudgment for the plaintiff on the claim tor £1 7s Gd, but without costs. Theri will be judgment for the defendant on the counter claim for £17 IDs., with costs on Scale C." It would appear from this that among those ignorant of the custom of the seed trade, the non-warranty clause must be definitely brought to the notice of the buyer before it can lie considered as forming part of the bargain. It is evident also from the judge's remarks that he viewed thf clause with very grave suspicions, and that he would be very loth under an\ circumstances to accept it as a full defense. — Horticultural Advertiser (English), August 17, 1910. French Bulbs. rlR.ST SIIIPMEXT THIS .Sl,Ajo.\. The illustration herewith shows the first of the shipments of hyacinth bulbs from Ollioules this year, the first in- voice certified at the consular office this year being on July 1. the same date as of the first shipment in 190!t. The crop is seemingly of excellent qual- ity, and while there is always that ap- parent shortage of large sizes there would seem to be every reason to sup- pose that the shipments of the present year average better than ever before. MANN'S Lily of the Valley arc the finest in existence, and their flowers bring the best prices on the London market. For quotation please apply to OTTO MANN. Leipzig. Saxony, Germany. ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Arroyo Grande, CaL Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Wholesale Growers o£/ull list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS JohnBod^er&SonsCo. Garden£i, Calif. \.'lu)lesale growers of Sweet Peas, Tomstoes, Lima Beans, Lettuce, Asters, Cosmos and other Flower Seeds. rgio. The American Florist. 305 G!ANJ PANSY PiMJs The KENILWORTH Strain Must not b'' compared with the thmsv Trimar* deau it is much larger and of pood substance, the immense flowers ol 3i^2 to 4 ioches are of perfect lorm, every tint and shade is produced in striking combinations and endless variations of beautiful colors and markinj?; it is ihe result of years of selection. The stock plants are selected from many tho'jsand of plants grown for market. It is rich with shades of iTown.^bronze.rftd mahogany and numerous other ligiit, medium or dark mixtures. 1910 Seed Now Ready. 2000 seeds 5?c: 5000. $1.00; ^-oz $1.25: 1-oz. $5 00: 1 lb. S50.ro. Also the folIowinK colors of the Konilworth strain yellow, yellow-darkeye. Lord Beaconsrield Mme. Ferret white darkeye. purple, black, masterpiece, red. brown bronze, and light-blue shades. Trade packets 25c, any five for SI. 00. Rainbow is a blend of over 50 o the latest introductions of giant pans of the most beautiful gorgeous col- ors; blotched, striped veined margined, -jtc. With everv $1.00 worth of Kenil worth strain I will send 1000 of Rainbow free. and with other amouDts in like pro- p or- tion The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. Growers for the Trade Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Etc. Blanches; Michigan Mil FQRD CONN and Wisconsin JTIH.! \tt\U, ^.mill. GET QUOTATIONS FROM LXNDRETH SEEDS which SUCCEED 'F^r'"' Bristol, Pa. S. M. IsbeD & Co., Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEED GROWERS, Bean, Cucumber, Tomato, Pea, Mnskmelon. Squash. Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Com. Correspondence solicited. ■TO XHK TRADI HENRY METTE, Qnedlinbarg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) Sn<>r»i7llli<»«* Beans, Beets, Cabbages. Carrots, Kohl Rabi. Leek. Lettuces, Onions. .JlJCbluIUO. Peas, Radishes, Spinach, Turnips. Swedes, Asters, Balsams, Begonias! Carnations, Cinerarias, Gloxinias, Larkspur, Nasturtiums, Pansles, Petunias. Phloxes, Primulas, Scabious, Stocks, Verbenas, Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES, (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world, $5.00 per oz., $1.50 per ii-oz., 7Sc per 1-16 oz, postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast founds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I ALSO GROW LARGELY SEEDS ON CONTRACT. Ready for Immed- iate Shipment. Lily Bulbs Per 1000 Per 1000 L ilium Formosuin, 7-9 ifGS.OO Lilium Jamesi, H-7 $72.00 8-10 87.50 " " 7-9 95.00 9-10 90.00 Narcissus Paper White Grand Lilium Harrisii, 7-9 90.00 14 up, 1000 to case 11.00 This stock is of the finest grade obtainable. No better stock is being offered. Skidelsky & Irwin Co., 1215 I3e«z BIdg., PHILADELPHIA. PA Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Ucrmany, Established 1789. Wholesale Dealer, Importer and Exporter of Natural Grass, Clover and Tree Seeds, is always open lor all kinds of American Grass and Clover seed in carload lots, and invites exporters to submit offers and samples as soon as the new crop is on spot. Fall liu!b Catalogue If you have not received a copy send for it . James VicK's Sons Rochester, New York Mention the American Florist when ivriting NewPrice Ust of Mt Celebrated WINTER FLOWERING Sweet Pea Seed Is being mailed. If yoa have not received a copy, please send for one. New crop of seed wilt be ready around July 15 next. ANT. C. ZVOLANEK, Bound Brook, N.J BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Wholesale Price List for Floriitt and Market Gardeners. High-Class Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, Shrubs and Nursery Stock. J? C.-iRL R. Gloeckner. President, 76 Barclay St., I«;W YORK CFTY COLD STORAGE LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS S12.50 per 1000 in cases of 2000 only. Finest German, not Dutch grown. Ready now. For Fall Delivery 1910 Our own imports from Japan. Per 1000 Lilium Longinonmi Multifiorum. 7-9 $50 00 Giganteum. 7-9 65 00 Formosum.79 65 00 F. O. B. New York. RELIABLE SEEDS. ^, Oz. pkt.' BelUs, double Daisies, Longfellow. pink ¥i 00 30c Snowball, white.. 3.00 30c Carnations, hardy garden, finest double mixed . 2.00 25c Myosotis, alpestris, Victoria compact blue 2.50 35c Pansies. Special florists' mixture 4.00 50c Pinks, double dwarf hardy garden mxd.. 4.00 SOc Wallflower, extra db). dwf.. Bush mxd.. 4.00 SOc For other varieties ask for my catalogue. O. V. ZANGEN, Seedsman, Hoboken, N. J. BULBS For good flowers bu\- good bulbs. Note the Prices. Write for coiiiplete list. Per ICOO Paper White Grardlllora. fi ne stock $ S.OO Empress, Double Von sion or Princeps .... lO.OO Emperor 12.00 Stella, Figaro, Cynosure 2.00 Grand Monaraue 8.00 The Leedham Bulb Company, Santa Cruz, Calif. ADVERTISERS. Send GODU Early lor Best. Service. 806 The American Florist, Sept. J, i Market Gardeners J Oraenhonae Vetfelable Grower* and Harkel Oardenera' Aaaoclatlon. C.W.Wsid. New Carlisle. Pa., President: Franklin DeKleine. Grand Rapids. Mich , Vice-President; S. W. Severance. 508 Illi- nois Life Buildinn. Louisville. Ky.. bocre- tary, M. L. Ruetenilc. Cleveland. O.. ^ej'' .■\nnual meetinK at Grand Kapids. Mien.. Sept. 27-29. The Dse of Commercial Fertilizers. The Charlotte (N. C.) Observer, in its issue of April 3, published a let- ter from Dr. H. Q. Alexander, Meck- lenburg county, president of the North Carolina farmers' union, in -which he argued for a reduced consumption by the farmers of commercial fertilizers, preferring the purchase of the elements and home mixture. E. W. Thompson, district manager of the Southern Cot- ton Oil Co., -who is one of the best posted gentlemen on the subject in the south, replies to President Alexander's argument as follows : "President Alexander, of the farmers' union, writes about the guano trust beast, and how it 'has it in' for the farmers' union, and is refusing to sell guano to the union : I do not wish to reply to this part of the arfticle, be- cause, in the first place, the reader will properly attribute prejudice on the part of both sides. In the second place, no argument should be needed to show that the so-called trust would be glad to sell to any individual or organiza- tion that would make the proper busi- ness arrangement about the pay. "I wish to argue a little on the gen- eral subject of the use of commercial fertilizers. President Alexander says it is worse than throwing money away, and mentions The Agricultural Year Book as authority, but he does not quote the language. Now, it is a fact known to the engineering profession that, in the usual manner of burning coal for producing power in the steam engine, fully 90 per cent of the heat value of the coal is lost, but the 10 per cent that is utilized moves civiliza- tion at a considerably faster gait than would the limited number of horses that are available for doing the work of the world, even though the horse utilizes and renders into useful work more than 70 per cent of the power value of his feed. "The pertinency of this analogy lies in the fact that no farmer in this part of the country is making enough natu- ral fertilizer for his needs. If he could or would raise enough cattle _to eat all the cottonseed meal and hulls and hay that he could grow, then he could afford to laugh commercial ferti- lizers out of court. But under condi- tions as they are, can he afford to overlook the scientific aids whicli are presented to him by the various agri- cultural colleges and experiment sta- tions? AN EXACT SCIENCE. "Fertilizing has come to be an exact science — so much phosphoric acid, so much ammonia and so much potash to produce a certain crop. If the farmer can continue to grow these elements in sufficient quantities for himself, well and good; but if not — and this is the real situation— is it not the part of wisdom to buy them? This brings us, then, to the question as to just how he should buy the fertilizing elements. President Alexander says if they must be bought at all buy the various In- gredients and mix them on the farm rather than buy the ready-mixed guanos, because (1) you know exactly what you are buying, (2) you can mix the ingredients in a way to suit your particular case, (3) you can save $3 to $6 per ton. Let us carefully con- sider these arguments : "You know what you are buying by the guaranteed analysis printed on the bag and on the tag, which our careful Department of Agriculture requires on every saclv. Exactly the same knowl- ledge and guarantee goes with the mixed guanos, so there can be no pos- sible advantage in the raw goods on this score. "A farmer cannot be supposed to learn by reading or experience any more about the proper ingredients and their proportions than a responsible guano manufacturer, who mixes thou- sands of tons where any single farmer mixes 50. In order for a manufacturer to stay in business, he must please his customers and make goods that will produce results, and also he is being compelled by the Department of Agri- culture to make goods up to a certain grade. There is no one to force the farmer to give his land a square deal, and hence he is at liberty to mix up anything for the land that his fancy dictates. "Assuming that a farmer finds out exactly what ingredients and what proportions he needs, he freequently turns over the job of proportioning and mixing to a laborer, who in the nature of the case is not expert at the job. The result is that the final mixture is uncertain and irregular. Even with the greatest care, it is impossible to mix ingredients by hand so that there will be the same uniformity tlirough- out as would be the case with ma- chinery. UNIFORM MIXTUBE ESSENTIAL. "Few people realize the importance of uniform mixture of fertilizer in- gredients. It may be very forcibly brought out by considering the effect of the mixture on one individual cot- ton plant. The average cotton field contains about 10,000 plants per acre. Suppose you use 300 pounds of ferti- lizer per acre. (This is not enough, but it is 50 pounds more than the average for the state.) This is 4,800 ounces, say, half an ounce per plant. Each plant receives less than a table- spoonful of the mixture. It is self- evident that a farm laborer, even though of high intelligence, will not and cannot mix fertilizer ingredients in such a way that every tablespoonful of the mixture will be like every other tablespoonful. This means that one cotton stalk will receive too much phosphoric acid and not enough am- monia, another too much potash and not enough of the other elements. The inevitable result is a lower yield of cotton by this process than by the use of machine-made goods. "The money end is, of course, the final measure. But saving money is not tlie whole story, else it would be better to save the whole ton, say $30, by doing without, instead of saving President Alexander's $3-0 by home mixing. Suppose there could be the maximum saving of $6 per ton, or 30 cents per 100 pounds. If you use 300 pounds per acre, the saving is 90 cents VEGETABLE PLANTS Cabbage, All Head. Succession Per 100 1000 Second Early. Early Summer. Flat Dutch. Surebead, Danish Round andBallhead $0 20 $1 OC IC.OOO and over 85c per 1000 Celery, White Plume. Golden Self Blanchine, Giant Pascal. Golden Heart and Boston Market 20 IOC lO.OCO and over 8Sc per 1000 Cash with order. — H VINCEIff, Jr. & SONS CO., ^t^Jgy^ WatcU lor oar Trade Mark stamped 00 every brick of Lambert's Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper eradei is thus easily exposed. Fresb sample ''p^^ brick, witli illustrated book, mailed - ■ -^ postpaid by manufacturers upon re- ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Address Trade Ifark. American Spawn Co.,St.Paiil,Mliiii MUSHROOMS HOW TO GROW THEM BY WM. FALCONBR. The Best American Book <» tbe Subject. 170 Pages. 29 Olaaaratloai. Price 91.00. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO^ per acre. Suppose you are figuring oj. making a bale to the acre (and nu Farmers' union man should be content with less), last season a bale of cot- ton with its seed was worth $90. The saving of 90 cents in fertilizer is just one per cent. Therefore, if the farm mixer made a mistake of one per cent in weighing or mixing, the whole sav- ing would be wiped out. It is a cer- tainty from the start that such work cannot be done within one per cent ot correct. The risk in home mixing is too great for the possible profit. If a mistake is made, it takes a year to correct it. One year of life is risked on every questionable experiment in farm fertilization." — American Fertili- zer. Providence- A new disease which threatens tin extinction of the cucumber in thi? state is giving the market gardeners- hereabouts considerable uneasiness and has reduced the estimated crop by at least 75 per cent. The melon crop, too, has been ravaged by the same disease and is but half the normal. The ravages of the disease have become su extensive and the amount of the dam- age already done to the crop so great that the United States government has been appealed to and agents for the State Department of Agriculture are now making an investigation to ascertain just what the trouble is and the remedy for it. Up to the present time the epidemic has reached a stage which has caused a loss of between $150,000 to $200,000 to the market gardeners of the state and it is be- lieved that this damage may be even greater before the season closes. It is reported at the farm of the J. A. Budlong & Sons Co. at Cranston, that the loss will be about $50,00li on this season's crops. The other market gardeners, it is stated, sus- tained serious losses. Melons also have fallen a victim and the melon crop of the state is this year reported as less than one-half what it should be. The- total damage will, it is estimated, amount to between $150,000 and $200,- 000 In this state. J. Bmnton. igio. The American Florist. 307 Vaughan's Giant Pansies Our list of "Seeds for Summer Sowing" now ready; If you have not received a copy please write for same 10 per cent special CASH DISCOUNT. On orders over $2 for Flower Seeds if casli is enclosed. 10 per cent. The discount does not apply to Asparagus Seed. Cash dis- count on this is 2 per cent. VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PANSIES. Vaughan's International Pansy Mixture was first prepared and ottered by ua in 1889. We import from all the best European sources, and personally inspected the fields of French and German specialists of their finest strains. Each year has added to the quality of Its flowers, the variety of Its colors. We buy every year novelties of known merit to Improve the mixture. This IS the reason it is always complete, always the latest and always the best mixture AS WB BELIEVE. We add to all the Pansy Mixtures, which we now buy more than fifty per cent of choicest named kinds obtainable, each In rightful proportion. We thus know what It will produce. This Is one of the SPECIALTIES which has established and held the reputation of Vaughan's Flower Seeds and this is one which we maintain most carefully. You are beginning right in Pansy growing when you start with Vaughan's Inter- national Mixture. Trade pkt., 60c; % oz., $1.60; V4 oz., J6.00; oz., $10,00, VAUGHAN'S "GIANT PANSY MIXTURE." Embraces besides all the separate shades and colors, five special strains not listed elsewhere, and which can only he had In this and our International mixture. This mixture Includes the richest reds, coppers and bronzes, together with the most delicate rose and pink shadings, all the distinct colors of Trimardeau, the splendid Cascler strain. Trade pkt,, 26c; >A oz,, 60o; oz.. $4,00; >4 lb,, $14.00, Trade pkt. Aurora, pure white without blotches 10 Auricula Colors, metallic shades 10 Black, large true black 10 Beaconsfleld, upper petals light lavender, lower ones deep rich purple ,. .. ,10 4 oz. oz. .80 1,30 ,«(» 1.26 .20 1,20 1.20 Boulogne Giant. This is a special selection of a French Pansy grower 50 Bugnot. Our "Bugnof* contains shadea of red, bronze and reddisli-brown that are not found in other mixtures... .25 Gassier, 3 and 6 spotted, an Al strain 25 Emperor Francis Joseph. Very large, pure white with a large blotch of brilliant violet blue on each petal 25 Emperor Williajn, darli navy blue 10 "Fiery Faces," very rich scarlet, with a gold edge and yellow center 15 Masterpiece — New Giant Curled 25 Fink, lovely shades of pink, same as Hydrangea 10 Purple, very large, rich deep purple 10 White, very large, with violet eye 10 Yellow, immense flowers with dark eye 10 2.00 .45 3,00 .45 3.00 2.00 ,20 1,26 .36 2.00 .60 4.00 .25 2.00 ,20 1,00 ,20 1,00 ,20 1.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, 84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. 25 Barclay St., NEW YORK. Greenhouses: Western Springs, 111. Training and Qualifications of a Gardener. Horticulture in the British Isles oc- cupies a position second only In im- portance to agriculture. The census in 1901 revealed that there are about 250,000 persons employed in its sev- eral departments in this country alone. For centuries horticultural art has steadily advanced, and we have now societies concerned with gardening in most towns of importance, the Roy- al Horticultural Society alone, with teaching garden at Wisley, and an exhibition hall at Westminster, con- sisting of about 10,000 members. Hor- ticulture, while being associated with agriculture and botany, occupies a dis- tinct field of its own, says W. Watson in the Standard Cyclopedia of Modern Agriculture and Rural Economy. It Is concerned with such subjects as the influence upon plants of temperatures, light, soils and manures, water, air and drainage; such operations as grafting, budding, layering, cutting, seed-sowing, pruning, transplanting, forcing, retarding, and storing; im- provement of plants by breeding and selection; the diseases and pests of plants; the formation of gardens, and the production on commercial lines of the manifold parts of plants which are used economically by man. From this it will be seen that a well equipped professional gardener must go through a course of training of a very varied character. Knowledge by itself is not suflncient; he must acquire skill by actual practice, and consider- able experience before he can perform or control the many and varied opera- tions that gardening entails. This training he gets as a rule by working in gardens from boyhood onwards. To qualify as a professional gardener, a boy say of 14 or 15 begins work as an apprentice or garden help. In five or six years he will be fit for the position fieraniiims, ^^ctfinas Ricard andS. A. Nutt until Oct. 20. at $10.00 per 1000. bettt-r book your order soon. Poite- vine all sold until above date. ColCUS Cullinas Verschaffelti Golden Bedder and Fancv assor tL'd amont; the latter are a pood proportion ot D K. Herr'a unrivaled Giant Leaved at $5.00 per 1000 until Oct. 1. (Fine lot ready now,) I>eremial Phlox, ihs, "German" A suoerb Salmon Pink, strons divisions at S2.00 7 A superb Salmon Pink, stronK divisions at $2.00 per 100 or $15.00 per 100. (These prices are cash with order.) ALBERT M. HERR, Mixed colors at $2.50 per ICG, $20.00 per 1000. Lancaster, Pa. of journeyman, working under the su- pervision of more experienced garden- ers. From this his progress will be towards the position of head gardener or manager. The practical side he learns in the working hours of a gener- ally long day, while the theory and bookish side he picks up according to circumstances. Gardening therefore is learnt similarly to the ordinary trades such as carpentry, bricklaying, etc. There are at present only few recog- nized schools or training colleges for high class professional horticulture. It is doubtful, indeed, If such are of much value in affording that training which enables men to become skilful, practical gardeners of the calibre that is developed by the usual methods. Generally, the professional gardener is a development from the country lad, who on leaving school finds occupation as a garden boy and owing to circum- stances over which he has little control finally emerges as a professional work- man. Wages in horticulture are below the standard of wages in this country for skilled workmen generally, while the hours of labor are, on the whole excessive. As a result, horticulture as a means of livelihood fails to attract the most intelligent lads; fortunately, however, many of those who by force of circumstances become professional gardeners are men of the best type, and the position occupied by British gardeners throughout the world is quite worthy of the race. Commercial horticulture offers more opportunities owing to the extent of the trade plants and garden produce of all kinds, and the best of all training schools for the young gardener is the well-managed nursery or market garden of which there has been an enormous increase during the last 25 years. Not only Is the art of cultivation practiced on the most advanced and at the same time economical lines, but business habits are also learned in such establish- ments. As matters stand at present the best training for a gardener is to work until he is 21 in a private garden, then for two years in a good nursery or market garden, and if after this he can devote a year or two to studying horticulture in such establishments as the botanic gardens of Kew, Edinburgh, or Glasnevin, he will by that time have laid the foun- dation of a competent knowledge and skill in horticulture. 308 The American Florist. Sept 3, j The Nursery Trade Amerlcao Assoclaltoo of Nurserymeo, W. i'. ^t.irk. LoLiisiaiia. Mo., Fresideot: E S, Welch. Shenantloali. la.. Vici' Presi- denl; John Hall. Rochester. N. V.. Sec y. Thirtv-s'xlh annuiil convention to be held ?.t St. Loirs, Mo.. June, I'lH. We arfi iii receipt of a handsomely i;ot up report of the l)oarcl of park commissioners of Davenport, la., for period ending April 1 last. It is em- bellished with several illustrations, and carries a mint of news of whnt wu.^ i\v- eomplished. Cutting Down Peonies— Varieties. R)D. A MERicAx Florist :— We cannot always afford to wait to learn from our own experience. Will some one please tell us what is the •effect on the next year's buds of cut- ting peony stems so long as to leave but little foliage, say one or two small leaves? And what will be the result if that little foliage gets accidentally knocked off? ■Will the buds that form at the base of the flowering stems so cut be strong enough for next year's blooming? Or will the stems pro- duced from those buds next year be only weaklings, giving a feeble flower, if any at all? Some are inclined to in- si.st that if a plant has a reasonable amount of foliage on stems that did not bloom, then the great succulent root will so distribute the juices that the buds ac the base of those denuded, and those partially denuded, stems will be all right. If this teaching is correct we can out to the ground and humor the craze for long stems. We also would like to know if there is a good commercial peony in the Chinensis class earlier than Melanie Henry, Edu- lis Superba, or General Bertrand? Also the best variety, or varieties, later than Festiva Maxima and Whitleyi to prolong the cutting season; otlier than Drop White which has a short stem. A. L. G. There can be no possible doubt that cutting awaj' large quantities of leaf and stem growth is decidedly* weaken- ing to peonies and the weakening proc- ess is just in comparison with the amount of growth taken. There are al- ways a certain number of flowerless shoots and these being left when the flowering stems are cut carry on the process of sap elaboration in the leaves and return the valuable elaborated sap to the i-oots. The natural recupera- tive properties of the peony are great and even if all the growth was cut from strong plants there would still be vigor enough in them to enable them to flower more or less freely, but if it were persisted in every year the plants would' be so weakened eventually that they would cease to have any value. Every healthy leaf is of assistance to the roots, so leave as many as possible consistent with supplying good stems with the flowers cut. Never, of course, cut away flowerless stems — leave them to die off naturally. Mme. Calot is an earlier peony than either of those named and some commercial growers in the middle west think highly of it. Felix Crousse would also usually come ■earlier but is deeper in color, a good red. It is an excellent commercial sort. La Fiancee is a large early white BAY TREES Standard or Tree Shaped Stem about Crown. Each. 45-48 in. 26 in.... $7.50 46-50 in. 28 in.... 8.00 Stem about Crown. Eac h 45-48 in. 30 in.... $10.00 46-54 in. 34 in.... 12.00 45-53 in, 40 in.... 15.00 3-pS 3& Box Trees Bush Shaped Tbcsedo not come in tubs. CROTON Choice Varieties Height. Each. Doz, 100 10 to 12 in $0,30 $3.00 $20.00 12tol5in 35 3.50 25.00 15 to 18 in., light ... .40 4.00 30.00 IS to 18 in heavy 45 4 50 35.00 18to20in 75 8.00 Each Doz. 3-inch $0.20 $ 2 00 4inch 35 3,50 Sinch 60 6U0 6inch l.ne 10.00 7-inch 1.50 15.00 Standard Ba.v. Vaughan's Seed Store WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. PEONIES Best Cut Flower varieties grown. First rrize White «15 00perl00 Pink 9,COi.erlOC Red 10.00 per IOC Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, Ohio and Mme. de Verneville is early, white with carmine center. Marie Lemoine is one of the latest and best of the white rose type with white center and Dor- chester is a good late pink. We do not recommend the very latest varie- ties, however, as a paying proposition. They do not, as a rule, flower so freely as the standard kinds and the flowers of the latter usually kept as long as they are needed in cold storage. Leaf-Sheddlns: in Conifers. Leaf-shedding in conifers, due to Botrytis cinerea, is the subject of a leaflet (No. 2.34) issued by the Board of Agriculture, and it is pointed out therein that the disease is well known both in this country and on the con- tinent. It has been recorded as at- tacking the following trees : Douglas fir (Pseudotsuga Douglasi Carr), silver fir (Abies pectinata DC), spruce (Picea excelsa Link), larch (Larix Europtea DC), wellingtonia (Sequoia gigantea Lind. and Gord.). It iias also been observed on junipers, and the Scots Fir (Pinus sylvestris L. ) has been infected artificially with spores obtained from a diseased larch. Young nursery stock suffers most, but the youngest shoots of very old trees are also attacked. The first indication of disease is a yellowing of the leaves, which finally turn brown and die, but are frequently prevented from falling, being held in a tuft by a delicate weft of brown cob- web-like mycelium. The affected shoots are usually variously twisted or curved downwards. When infection is due to spores conveyed by wind or insects, the uppermost shoots are most fre- quentl.v attacked, whereas when infec- tion is due to the presence of the parasite in the soil, the lower part of the stem from the ground-line for two or three inches upwards is attacked. JOHN T. WITHERS, Inc. Landscape Arcliltect and Forester 1 Montgomery St., JERSEY QTY, N. J. Tree Renovation by Expert Operators. Stere- opticon lectures on Horticulture and Arboriculture LARGE TREES OAKS and MAPLES Pines and Hemlocka ANDORRA NURSERIES. Wm. Warner Harper. Prop. Chestnut HIU, PBILA., PA. 15 Acres Devoted Exclusively to PEONIES Onr Seventeenth Year. Prices Right. Write for list. GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxle, Mo. Hybrid Perpetual and Rambler Roses strong Forcing Stock for Florists. Orders for fall delivery bookinE: now. Jackson & Perkins Company, Newark, N. Y. 500,000 California Privet FOR FALL OF IB 10. A fine stock of 1 and and 2 year plants from 12 inches to 4 feet, will satisfy all in (jrade and price. Special low prices in car lots for Fall delivery: let me know your wants befori' purchasing. .Mso a fine stock of AMPELOPSIS Veltchii, 2 years transplanted. CHAS. BLACK, Higlitstown, N. J. and the younger branches remain free from injury. Leaves and shoots at- tacked 1)3'- the disease eventually fall to the ground, where they remain un- til the following sprin,g. the mycelium of the fungus present in the tissues having in the meantime given rise to numerous minute black sclerotia or igio. The American Florist. 309 Caila Bulbs.. Calla Bulbs, fine, 1 to lij-inch dia- uKier, .1;3.00 per 100; $25.00 per ICOO. Ready to Ship. BERRYDALE EXPERIMENT GARDENS, Route 1, Box 54. HOLLAND, MICH. Storrs & Harrison Co. PAINESViLLE NURSERIES. CATALOGUES AND PRICE LISTS FREE ON APPLICATION. , PAINESVILLE, OHIO compact masses ol' mycelium, wiiicli are more or less buried in the deaU tissues. Just at the time when the young pine leaves are appearing, these sclerotia produce myriads of spores. \vhicli are distributed by various agents, and infection results. The spores are capable fpf directh' infecting young leaves, the germ-tube piercing the epidermis, whereas the bark of a two-year-old seedling can only be entered by some wound causeil by late frost, punctures of insects, and similar agencies. I'REVKNTIVE MEASXTRES. 1. — Perfect cleanliness In the seed- bed is of primary iinportance. Weed.-^ should not be hoed up and left to dii im the ground in the spring, as the Botrytis grows on all kinds of dying and dead plants, and the spores i^ass on to the leaves of the seedlings. 2. — In one instance the fungus caus- ing the disease was found to have spread from stable manure, which had been imperfectly buried in the soil. The projecting portions of straw wei e thickly covered with the botrytis. :!. — The fungus is very dependent on moisture, and only produces spores in a humid atmosphere, hence it is im- portant that damp, low-lying situa- tions should be avoided for nursery purposes. 4. — When the disease is present, spraying witli the following solution will check its progress : Sulphate of copper 11 lbs. Carbonate of copper ICi lbs. Permanganate of potash 1 lb. Soft soap .S lbs. Rain water 100 gal. Kvery part of the ground within and for some distance beyond the affected patch should be thoroughly wetted. The soft soap should be dissolved in hot water. The remaining ingredient."? are soluble in cold water. ."). — All diseased seedlings should be collected and burned. — Gardener.s' Magazine. Grows a Blue Rose. The announcement a few days ago that Alfred Smith, rose specialist, of Downley, Bucks, England, had suc- ceeded in raising a l.ilue rose lias drawn letters of inquiry and applications for the rose from all parts of tht world. The applications are not only for specimen blooms and buds, but also for trees. Lady Coventr>-. the new blue rose, is of exceptional quality and color. Its production is the result of four or five years' experimenting. It is a cross between the well-known "Mile. Eugene Verdier" and several 'ither varieties. The rose, in opening, is Vermillion, shaded and veined with intense blue, which predominates and extends vmtil the ruling color is a lovely blue. The blooms are large and hand- some, and require no special treatment, while the stock is exceptionally hardy. Mr. Smith has had considerable experi- ence as a grower and exhibitor, having been awarded two medals at the inter- Bobbink & Atkins World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products Bay Trees, Boxwood, Evergreens and Conifers, Rhododendrons and Herbaceous Plants, Kentiasand Phoenix. We have a large quantity of all this stock. We shall be glad to give special prices on any quantity. German Iris, in 50 named varieties, $6 00 per 100. Japan Iris, in 10 best named varieties, 8.00 per 100. Rutherford, N. J. Nurserymen and Florists A BLUE ROSE The Greatest Rose Novelty of the Century It dowered with us this sea- son and was greatly admired. ELLWANGER Mount Hot>e Nurseries The New Rambler (Violet Blue), hailed by the German rose growers as the forerunner of a genuinely cornflower blue rose, is a seedling of Crimson Rambler, very vigorous and hardy, and free blooming. Send for description and price. BARRY ROCHESTER, N. Y. ROSES Our Leading Specialty Also Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Conifers, Fancy Clipped Boxwoods, Forest and Fruit Trees, Hedge Plants, Etc Ask lor Wholesale Price Lists. S. A- VOSTERS & SONS, RIEL, HOLLAND. ROSES A SPECIALTY, The Dingee S Conard Co., WEST GROVE, PA. Arbor Vitae (Tbnya Occidentalis.) A spleodid stock of 3 to 4 ft. and 4 to 5 ft, trees. Write for description! and pricea. The Wm. H. Moon Co., MORRISVILLE. PA. national exliibition in London in 1SU-. and half a dozen medals at the Royal Botanic and Crystal Palace shows, be- sides a host of other prizes and distinc- tions at shows in different parts of tho covnitry. The production of the blue rose has created great interest among Phoenix Nursery Company Nuraerymen and Flori«t» BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS Send list of wants for prices. Wholesale catalog for fall issued Sept. let. Jacs Smifs & Co., 'iin. Graftcii Pink KlUarney lOc -'.SO 2h in. 6c iflO 2^-in. Own root ■ " (small) 3c I'UO 3H-in. Grafted Richmond 10c 1400 2Vj in. Own root 6c SOO 2Hin. ■• x KX) 2V2 in. Gralted 6c 75 :iH in. Cardinal lOc 5(10 .^'.j-in. Own root ' 8c 400 2^2 in. Katserin ic Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove , 111. Some Interesting: New Hardy Plants. Tile ever-increasing interest tliat is being talcen in iiardy plants must be regarded as, to some extent, respon- sible for tile introduction of many new species from Cliina, wliich lias been steadily going on for some years past. Occasionally at tlie Royal Horticultural ."Society's exiiibitions one or more of ttiese new plants is to be seen, wlien it creates sometiiing akin to a sensa- tion, after wliich it is not perliaps s&en tigain for a year or two, until its for- tunate owner has enough stock to put on the marlcet. Even when a new plant is shown in quantity it is difficult to accurately gauge its utility for the gar- den. Other business having taken us to the Liverpool district recently, we paid a surpise visit to the Sealand nursery of Bees, Limited, the youthful but energetic firm whose offices are sit- uated at iVIill street, Liverpool. Though a comparatively young firm, IMessrs. Bees have already gained a good repu- lation as the introducers, through their traveler, Mr. Forrest, of several ne'v hardy plants of unusual merit, notable among them being primula Littoniana and P. Bulleyana. Those who vis- ited Holland Parlv show this year will, no doubt, remember the first- named, the flowe:'-spike of which re- minds one more of Orchis pyramidalis than a primula. At Sealand, which is situated on the borders of Flintshire and not far from the River Dee, the firm has secured 200 acres of good loamy land in an open position, and although this is not all under nursery cultivation at pres- '■nt, it is available as such whenever required. Naturally, the new primulas claimed our attention first, and we were much charmed with the way they were growing. In a cleared, open space in a small wood, where the soil is of a clayey nature, large masses of these were planted, and here P. Bulleyana was a beautiful sight indeed. Many of the specimens had been in this posi- tion for two pears, and had formed ■ normous clumps, one plant that we .■specially noticed having seven large ^lower-spikes. The stems of these were nearly two feet high and each stem had four whorls or tiers of the bril- liant golden orange flowers fully opened. In the declining rays of the sun, which glinted through the trees, the color of this primula was magnificent. P. Lit- toniana, already referred to, was not 'luite open in the wood, but in another part of the nursery we saw a large batch of It with the curious cone-shaped flower-spikes partly opened, the fully expanded blossoms being lilac colored and the unopened flowers rich iscarlet crimson. Primula Beesiana is a new one, so that much has not been heard of it yet, but we think it will prove as welcome as the two named above. It may perhaps best be described as a purple-flowered P. Bulleyana, having the same robust habit and tiered flower- stems as that variety. This, and also Che new hybrid P. Unique were grow- ing and flowering .spiendidiv in the wood. In the nursery we saw a vast array of new or rare beautiful hardy plants. WE TAKE THE LEAD In what? Wh.it a foolish questiur. ' I lon't yon know' Didn't you hear of GODFREY ASCHMANN, the great Araucaria Importer, -- Grower and Shipper? These so well favored, everlasting green decorative plants, the Araucarla Excelsa, Robusta Compacta and Excelsa Glauca, are in favor more than ever this year. This is our 25th anni- versary since we be^an importing .'\raucarias. \\'atch! See us grow! Becinning 25 years ago with ItX), our this year's (1910) importation is l»~ 10,000, and more are coniing^lhis fall after I have inade my selection of the choicest of the choice on my trip toBelgium; itie growing district of the world in Arauca- nas and Azaleas. The trade is well informed that for many years past 1 go personally to Belgium to protect and select for my custom- tomers the best of Araucsrias, Azaleas, Palms, etc.. that cash can buv there, t^" Empty houses won't pay. Now is the time to fill your empty houses with something to grow into money while you are asleep. ^^~ Remember it is the wideawake man that is not afraid to invest a dollar that makes the money. \^~ Please look at our special low prices for superior stock. .\raucaria Excelsa. raised from top cuttings, no seedlings. Plants. 5-5H-6-7 in. pots. 12-15 lS-20- 25-30 in. hith, 3-4 5 6 liirs 2-3-4-5 years old. 35c. 50c. 60c. 75c, *l.U0, $1,25 to $1.50 each. Robusta Compacta, Eicelsa Glauca, 6 in. pots $1.(10 to H..i5 each. Kentia Forttteriana, in fine shape 6-in. pots .W,^5 40-45 in. high. 4-5-6 years old. 75c. $1.0J $1 25, ♦1,50. $2,00 to $2.50 each; 4-in.. 35c each 23 in. high Kentia Belmoreana, 25 31-35-4C in. high, 5-5H-6-7 m. pots. 5-6 7 years old, 50c 75c, $1.00. $1.25. $150 to .$2 on each; 4-in.. 25c each. Kentia Belmoreana, IVi to 3 in., luc each. Standard Bay Trees, 1 foot tubs. 7 ft. high from bottom UD 2 X 2 crown. $8 (0 per pair. Cyclamen Grandiflora. best strain. 4 in.. 15c. Nephrolepls (Ferns), Boston Scottii. Whitmani, Schoheli, 4-in., 25c; 5. 5H and 6-in.. 35c. 40c and =0c Ferns for Dishes, big assortment. 2H-in. pots, at $,vOn per inO. Begonia Gloire de lorraine.decp pink. 4-in., 2Sc. Begonia Lonsdale, pale pink. 4 in., only 25c. Sago Palms, ready July 15, 67 8 in. pots, from 5 to Jii U-aves 10c per leaf. Cocos Weddelliana, 3 in. pots. 15c. 18c and 20c. Adlantum Hyb., 2H in. pots. .5c; 3 in., 8c: and 4 in,, 12. , Primula Obconlca, best strain, 4 in., 10c: Sin., in bloom, 15'^ Primula Chlnensis. 4-in. pots $10.00 per 100. We have an unsurpassed strain of Solanum Moltillorum (Jerusalem Cherries). Can offer only a limited quantity, 3H-in. pots. strong$5.00per 100 Cash with order, please. aU plants must travel at purchaser's rltk. GODFREY ASCHMANN totyoaVof po°YedPi^ts, 1012 West Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA. PA. •• Boston Ferns. 2ij-in. $.30.00 per 1000 21/2-in., $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 260 at 1000 rate. Magnifica, 2H inch 15c . ach. HENRY H. BARROWS 4 SON. WhHnian. Mass . and it would require the whole of one issue of the Garden to enumerate them all. The following, however, specially appealed to us, though all are not new : Androsace Bulleyana is a new species from China. The fiowers, which are rather small and borne in the usual clusters on stem about nine inches high, are bright scarlet. Anemone de- missa is a fibrous-rooted species, with single white flowers and palmate fo- liage. Codonopsis ovata is a plant not well known, the pale slaty blue, bell- like flowers resembling in shape those of the smaller campanulas. The in- terior of the bells is very beautifully marked with orange. It grows rather more than a foot high. Hypericum fra- gilis is a new dwarf plant with bright j'ellow flowers, and somewhat resembles H. polyphyllum. It will doubtless prove a useful rock plant. Campanula pul- loides reminds us of C. pulla, the plants forming neat tufts some six inches high, the foliage being almost obscured by the rich violet blossoms. C. gar- ganica alba, a white form of the well- known plant, was romping away over the soil, creating quite a sheet of white and green. Ajuga omniflorum is a dwarf, very free-flowering member of the bugloss family, the sturdy growths being freely clothed with rich blue flowers. The strain of mimulus which we saw here was an exceedingly good one, and we think Messrs. Bees are fully jus- tified in naming some of the more dis- tinct varieties. Two that we much ad- mired, and which were exceedingly free- flowered, were Major Bee, a hose-in- hose blossomed plant, the color being cream, blotched crimson. Alpinus Bril- Ferns for Dishes Per KO Per lOOO J'-i-in $350 $30.00 Chinese Primroses, 2H in 3.L0 25.00 Christmas Peppers, 2Vi in 2 50 3 in 5.00 5'0 at loco rates. Cash with order. FRANK OECHSLIN, 49 1 1 Quincy St., CHICAGO SPECIALTIES. Roses, from 3-in pots. Chrysanthemums Carnations for fall delivery. Smilax, Violets IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers. V^^^ft PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants JOHN SCOTT, Rutland Rd. a E.45tll St. BROOKLYN. N. Y. (Robert Craig Co... I Si^ PALMS I and Novelties in DecoratiTe Plants. ^Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pi liant may be described as a good crim- son-scarlet flower with an inconspicu- ous yellow throat; one of the most brilliant monkey-flowers we have ever seen. The strain of that brilliant blue- flowered plant, .\nchusa Italica Drop- more variety, that Messrs. Bees have rgio. The American Florist. 311 Chrysanthemums AND Aster Seeds Elmer D, Smiths, Co., *°™"'' MICH. :it Sealand is an exceptionally good • 'lie. At the time of our visit two long rows were creating a picture of rare beauty, the plants being about niur feet high, much branched, and •niothered with the large, brilliant i)lue tlowers. We also noticed good collec- tions of named pyrethrums and many ■jther first-class hardy plants, all of which were in good condition. In addi- tion to hardy plants, Messrs. Bees have a large collection of the best standard and new varieties of roses, as well as iiardy ornamental-foliaged and flower- ing trees and shrubs. We were much interested in the way propagation is arried on at these nurseries, large . loches being used for the purpose. The propagating department resembled at lirst sight a section of an intensive cul- nire garden. Apparently the system answers well, as the newly rooted lilants of various kinds that we saw had a very robust and healthy appear- ance. We presume that visitors inter- ■ sted in rare hardy plants would be welcome at the Sealand nursery. — The I ".arden. The Arctic Flora. In exhibiting two recent collections ■ t plants from Greenland and Klles- luere Land to the Torrey Botanical i^lub. Dr. Rydberg brought out several interesting facts relating to the flora ,1;' those ice-bound regions. There are about 150 different species of plants north of the Arctic circle and with tlie exception of the grasses and sedges, all of these are dicotyledons. One other monocotyledon, Tofleldia palustris, is found in northern Greenland. Twenty- six families of plants are represented. Nearly all the plants are perennials with low and densely tufted stems and thick rootstocks. There are probably not half a dozen annual plants in the ilora, and the woody species are scarcely more numerous. Of course there are no trees but there are sev- • ral shrubs or rather bushes; among them the dwarf birch (Betula flabelli- lolia), three willows (Salix Groenlan- lica, S. anglorum and S. herbacea). the crowberry (Empetrum nigrum), a lilue-berry (Vaccinium uliginosum mi- ■ rophyllum) Cassiope tetragona and r>iapensia lapponica. Most of the shrubs belong to the great heath fam- ily (Ericacae) and several other mem- bers of this family extend nearly to the Artie circle, notably marsh rose- mary (Andromeda polifoliai. Mountain lieath (Phyllodoce coerulea), Labrador tea (Ledum decumbens), Lapland rice liay (Rhodendron Lapponicum), trail- ing azalea (Chamaecistus procumbens) and Cassiope hypnoides. More than three-fifths of the plants are circum- liolar, that is, they are found in all lands that extend into Arctic regions. — American Botanist. Des Moines, Ia.— Jas. S. Wilson, Jr., made an autmobile trip last week to Chicago, where he is vi.'siting friends. Place your orders now for September and October planting. Wc have an exceptionally large stock, all of our own growing, all trued up Our list comprises all of the very best sorts, such as: Madame de Vernevllle, Delachl, Festiva, true, Festiva Maxima, Lee's Grandifiora Rubra, Floral Treasure, Richardson's Rubra Superba Duchess de Nemours (Calot; Jeanne d'Arc, Marie Lemoine, Delicatissima, General Cavignac, Edulis Superba, Officinalis Rubra Superba, Dorchester, Also many other sorts. SEND FOR COMPLETE LIST WITH PRICES Xl^.^^Ur^^f^ Q.^^A C4.^^^ 84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO Vaugnan s oeed More, zsuarday st., new york Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, HI. Miscellaneous Plants 2 3 4 2Vr 4 • 5 - 2H 4 - 5 ■ 2Vi 2 ■ CYCLAMEN Fioe stock for immediate sales. Doz. .$1 00 . 2 00 D. Boston tine stock. n. Whltvanl, n. Amerpohll, n. Asparagus Sprengeri,. .$2 00 . 3 0J 200 3 00 00 100 50 7 00 15 00 4 50 15 00 25 00 5 00 15 00 25 00 4 50 2 50 (.00 Doz. 2 -in. Assorted Ferns, dislieB.. 4 -in. Celestial Peppers, 4 -in. Jerusalem Cherries, .. 2H-in. Cccos WeddeUana $2 00 4 -in. Araucaria Excelsa, Each 2-3 tiers $ 50 6 Id. Araucaria Glauca, 3-4 tiers .... 1 75 6 -in. Araucaria Compacta, 3 4 tiers 1 75 Kentia Belmoreana, bin. pot, 5-6 leaves 4 in. pot per 100, $35.00 2*^2 in. pot perlOO. 10.00 100 $^00 7 00 7 00 15 00 Doz. $6 00 Each $1 25 35 D. U. AUGSPURGER & SONS CO., box 394. peoria, Hi. CRAFTED ROSE PLANTS Young Stock. Very Choice, Strong Plants 400 Richmond, 3-inch, at $12.00 per 100 2(100 Plnlt Killarney, 3V. and 4-inch, at 15.00 per 100 600 Pink Klllbrney, 3-incli, at 12.00 per 100 1(100 White Killarney, 3^2 -inch, at 15.00 per 100 All plants shipped from Hinsdale, 111. BASSETT & WASHBURN Office and Store: 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL- Bata\ia. III.— D. B. Hazen is send- ing out to customers and others an ex- cellent little leaflet advertising his landscaise work. It is well written and convincing and should bring him good results. WILLIAMSTOWN, N. J. — Edw. Kurzius has under cultivation a Mexican fire plant. This is a new industry, which promises to become extensive. The plant is of fine foliage and commands a good price. Mr. Kurzius shipped a carload recently to Atlantic City, N. J. 800 Apple Blossom Extra fine heavy and clean plants irom field. $6.00 per 100. BARD & DAVIS, Syracuse, New York . Stockbridge, MAS.S. — Lord & Burnham have been awarded the job to install the iron work on the new greenhouse being erected for Miss Ellen King. 312 The America ^r Fl oris t. Sept. 3, nnnnnn) innnMMMnnnnn nnn) nnn * VOLUME M 1 M NUMBER _ 9 Boddington^s Store News SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 3, 1910. PUBLISHED M EVERY H NOW AND w AGAIN * n n n H M M n n M M M n n n u H H V n n Remember you may deduct 5 per cent if cash accompanies order. 'QUALITY" CHRISTMAS SWEET PEAS. AT the Exhibition and Convention of the National Sweet Pea Society of America, July 13. 1910, we again won ;he C. C. Morse & Co.'s Silver Cup for the finest and best collection of Swert Peas open to the trade only. THE RIGHT TIME TO SOW SWEET PEAS FOR CHRISTMAS FLOWERING IS IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER. All our Christmas-flowering Swoet Peas are true to name and grown from origiuator's stock (secured by us) by one of the most reliable seed growers and Sweet Pea specialists In Cali- fornia, and we can malie immediate delivery. Our output last year was nearly 6,000 lbs. No kicks and plenty of testimonials as to quality, germination and trueness to type. BODDINGTON'S EXTRA-EARLY CHRISTMAS WHITE SNOW- BIRD. An exceptionally early Sweet Pea for Indoor flowering — will bloom six weeks after sowing. Color clear wliite, upon long stems; habit fairly dwarf and of exceptionally free-flower- ing qualities. Without doubt, the finest early white for in- door planting. We sell one grower in Pennsylvania 35 lbs. of this variety every year, name on application, Oz. 25 cents., y^ lb. 75 cents, Vs lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. BODDINGTON'S CHRISTMAS PINK. Tills Is the earliest and most profitable and useful Sweet Pea in cultivation, as by sowing the seed under glass in the latter part of August. flowers can be cut from Thanksgiving on during the winter months. Oz. 10 cts.. 14 Jb. 4 cts., i^ lb. G cts.. lb. $1.00. BODDINGTON'S CHRISTMAS WHITE. A companion to our Christmas Pink. Just as free and profuse a bloomer. Oz. 15 cts.. y^ lb. 50 cts., % lb. 85 cts., lb. $1.50. CANARY. Similar to the above, but flowers of an exceptionally good yellow. Oz. 25 cts., % lb. 75 cts., % lb. $1.25. lb. $2.00. FLAMINGO. Color scarlet; free-flowering and early. Oz. 25 cts.. % lb. 75 cts., 14 lb. $1.50. lb. $2.50. Christmas Meteor. Scarlet; fine open red flower. Oz. 25 cts., ^ lb. 70 cts., Va lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Christmas Captain. Blue and purple. Oz. 25 cts., ^4 lb. 75 cts., Vj lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Florence Denzer. Pure white. Oz. 15 cts., 14 11>. 50 cts., i> lb. 85 cts., lb. $1.50. Greenbrook. White standard, slightly touched with lavender. Large orchid flowering variety. Oz. 25 cts., 14 lb. 75 cts., ^ lb. $1.2d. lb. $2.00. Le Marquis. This is the same color as Princess of Wales violet; has very large flowers. Oz. 25 cts., 14 lb. 75 cts., 14 lb. $1.25, lb. S2.00. Miss Helen M. Gould. White, open flower; standard lilac, mar- bletl. Oz. 25 cts., Vi lb. 75 cts., % lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Miss Josey Reilly. Lilac: very large flowers. Oz. 25 cts., ^i lb. 75 cts., y^ lb. $1.25. lb. $2.00. Mrs. E. Wild. Carmine or dark pink. Oz. 15 cts., ^4 lb* 50 cts., J^ lb. So cts.. lb. $1.50. Mrs. Alex. Wallace. Lavender. Oz 25 cts.. '/i lb. 75 cts., i^> lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Mi's. G«o, Lewis. Large, pure white wavv flower. Oz. 15 cts., 14 lb. 50 cts., yi lb. 85 cts.. lb. $1.50. Mrs. W. W. Smalley, Satiny piul;. Oz. 25 cts.. 14 lb. 75 cts., y.;. lb. $1.25, lb. .$2.00. Mrs. Hannan. Deep rose-pink of a very pleasins- shade; medium flower. Oz. 25 cts., % lb. 75 cts., J^ lb. $1.25. lb. $2.00. Mrs. F. J. Dolansky. Daybreak pink. Oz. 25 cts., y^ lb. 75 cts., y> lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Mrs'. Chas. H. Totty. Sky-blue; late. Oz. 25 cts., ^4 lb. 75 cts., 1/2 lb. $1.25, lb. $2,00. Mrs, Zvolanek. Bine, variegated; good for variety. Oz. 50 cts.. 14 lb. $1.50. V. lb. $2.75. lb. $5.00. Wallacea. Verv fine lavender, a grand florists' varietv. Oz. 50 cts.. 14 lb. $1.50. V- lb. $2.75. lb. $5.00. Watchung. Pure white. Oz. 20 cts., U lb. GO cts., y^ lb. $1.00. lb. $1.75. Wm, J. Stewart. Blue self. Oz. 25 cts.. 'A 1''. 75 cts.. i'- lb. $1.25. lb. $2.00. All other varieties of winter and summer flowering Sweet Peas supplied. Write for quotations upon large or smnll quantities. Our 1910 Fall Catalogue now ready, contains a full list of Quality Bulbs and Seeds for Fall sowing. If not received, send postcard and one will be sent by return mail. \ Arthur T, Boddington, Seedsman, 345 W.14th St., NEW YORK MMMnnnMMMnnnuMMnnnnMMMnnnn nnn nnn n n n M H M n n n M M H n n n n M M M n n n M M M ■ Good Plant Stock For Sale 5000 American Beauties, at Sc 2000 Maids, at 5c SOOGardenlas, extra fine 15c All plaDts in 4-in, pots. Also 10 socondliand 4-in hot water valves at$2.50 BRANT-HENTZ FLOWER CO., M&DISON, N. J. Carnations F. DORNER & SONS CO. La Fayette, Ind. Where Comeliness Is Not Wanted. "Cashier — an ugly cashier; perma- nent position; apply at once." — Florist. The startling advertisement above appeared among the "Wants" in St. Louis papers, and it is probable one o( the few cases on record where personal unattractiveness was listed as being one of the desired qualifications among candidates. Too many wedding liells for previous cashiers is the reason fur the attempt on the part of th§ firm to get an "ugly" cashier. It is not desired to have one who is "ugly" in temper or who would become "ugly" when aggra- vated. The short word applies solely to the woman's outward appearance and her disposition may be as fine as possible. Five cashiers, formerly in the employ of this concern, not ugly, have A New Fern NEPHROIEPIS GIATRASII Awarded a Certificate of Merit bytlie Horticultural Society of New York. Prices: in 214-inch pots, $2.00 per dozen; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. 25 plants at 100 rates; 260 plants at 1000 rates. Orders delivered in rotation as received. Now Ready for delivery. GEORGE GIATRAS, 463 Summit Ave., West Hoboken.N. J. Mention the American Florist when icriting ifliarechal Niel Roses... Extra Choice. 2H-inch, $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. What do you need in rose plants, now or spring? f LORAL COMPANY*"^ resigned during the year to handle th(> money of a man, not a flrni, and some- times their departure has been so un- expected as to inconvenience the em- ployers, who had to fill the place. Even when notice was given the firm's mem- bers found themselves growing weary of continually hiring and breaking in cashiers only to have them quit the job in a few months to take a life position somewhere else. One of our specialties is growine up to Sin. and 10-in. for vases, baslcets, etc. Our varieties include 2i-j in. 3-in. 4-in. 5-io. Bostons »5 CO $10 LO SI5 00 S25 00 Whltmani 7 50 15 OU 25 00 50 00 Amerpotlli 7 50 IS 00 25 00 SO OU Scottli, 7 .5') 15 00 25 Oa SO 00 Pliunosus 3 50 8 00 15 00 25 00 Sprengeri, 2,50 5 00 12 50 25 00 Maiden Hair 5 00 15 00 25 00 SmallFerns 5 00 6 in. 7-ic .S-in. Bostons $40 00 .* 6u 00 $lij0 00 Wtiitmani 75 00 100 00 150 00 Amerpotlli, 75 10 100 09 ISO OO Scottli, 75 UU 100 00 150 00 Plnmosas ,50 00 100 00 Maiden Hair,. . Specimens 10 in. and up, $2.50 Primroses. Cliinese Obconica and Fcrbesii, 2H- in. at {5.00; 3-iii $S 00 per luu Cyclamen, Z'-'z in at $5.00; 3 in. SS.CO per 100. Celestial Pepoers. 2!/2 in.}2 50: 3 in. $".50 per 100. Jerusalem Cherries, 2^4 in. $4.00. 3:n $8.C0per loa. Poinsettias, 2H-in. at $6 00 per 100. Cinerarias, 2V2 in. at $5 00 per 100 Hydrangeas, 2V, in. *SOU; 3-in.$S.00; 4-in. $12.50 bin 5 c. and 'I in. il.OO. Flowering Begonias, .vin. ;u $5.00 pe.- iCO. Rex Begonias, 2V2-in. at $5.00; 3 ii-. -lO.UO: 4-in. $25.1 n per 100. Fancy Caladiums, 4 in. at 25c cacli. Araucarias, fine plants .It Sl.OO each. A special l>art;ain. E.vtra good values in all kinds of Ferns BostoDS. Whitiiiani. Amerpolili. flumosus, Sprcnseri and M.iiden Hair. .4sk for our other lists in season. GEO. A. KUHL, Wholesale Grower, PEKIN, ILL. For Reliable Stock From Reliable Dealers Keep Tab on Advts. in THE FLORIST. igio. The American Florist. 313 Heacock^s Palms Are The Best AU-'Round Decorative Plants Your Trade Can Buy THERE still remain several weeks of "out-door" weather in which your customers will want to keep their verandas and lawns attractively decorated, but the time is not far away when the will want plants to brighten up the inside of the house. This affords a splendid opportunity for you to sell more Palms —there is no better all-round plant for indoors and out, winter and summer, than a good Palm. Our Palms are s^rowu so that they are rtally the best you can get. They are profitable for you to handle, assure satisfaction to your trade, and make it easier for you to sell, not only more Palms, but more of other things as well. Our Palms are clean, well grown, attractive stock; the kind you'll beglad to handle if you're notalread}- carryingthem. We've had a busy season, but there is still an excellent stock to select from. Look over the list and let us know vour wants NOW. ARECA LDTESCENS Plants Pot in pot. In. hieli Each 6-in. 3 28to28 SI 00 7-ln. 3 30 to 32 2 00 8-ln. 3 36 2 50 8-in. 3 42 3 00 COCOS WEDDILIANA Pot In hiKh Per 100 2H-in. 8 to 10 $10 00 2H-in. 10 to 12 15 00 KINTIA BELMOREANA KSNTIA FORSTERIAMA In. Pot L'ves hieh Karti Do?. 6-ln. 5-6 28-30 $100 $12 6 -In. 6 34-36 150 18 Ic Pot 5-ln L'vcs high Doz. 100 6-7 18 $e OO $50 Each Doz. 22-24 $1 00 $12 24-26 1 25 15 26-28 1 50 18 1. 6- . 6. 6-la 6-in 6-ln. Pot or Tub T-ln. I 7-tn. 7-iii. 6-7 40-45 Tub Tub or pot 7-ln. 7-in. Tub 9-in. g-ln 12-in. Made-up Kentia For&teriana Plants in pot 4 4 Plants in tub 4 In. high Each 36 $2 50 36-40 3 00 42-48 5 00 4 4-ft. h'vy 6 00 4 6-Jt. h'vy 15 00 7 34-36 2 50 7 36-38 3 00 30 4 OU Very h'vy Eacli 9-ln, 6-7 42-48 $5 00 9-in. 6-7 48-54 6 OO 9-in. 6-7 5-ft 8 OO CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI Ready in Sept. Stock limited. Tub Spread Each 9-in. 4to5-H $6 00 9-ln. 6-ff 7 60 PHOENIX ROEBBLENn Pot Nicely characterized Each 5 in $1 no 6-ln 1 50 -in 2 00 " When in Philadelphia Be Sure to Look Us Up " Joseph Heacock Co., Wyncote, Penna. Railway Station : JENKINTOWN Lilies for the Home Garden. Portion of a paper read before the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society by K. S. Miller. Wading River, N. Y., March 12, 1910. The lily has been given us in sons and story for 3,000 years. Solomon sang of its grace and loveliness. Other writers in the Old and New Testaments have mentioned its beauty. Poets have sung of its worth and loveliness down to the present time. W^e have this mythological account of its origin : "Ju- piter wished to make his boy Hercules (born of a mortal) one of the gods; so he snatched him from the bosom of his early mother, Alcimena, and bore him to the breast of the godlike Juno. The milk is spilled from the full-mouthed boy as he traverses the sky (making the milky way), and what drops below stars and clouds and touches earth, stains the ground with lilies." The identity of the different species is wrapt in obscurity. W^hile Lilium Chalcedonicum, the scarlet martagon, covers the plains of Syria, and L. candidum, the annunciation lily, grows abundantly in these regions, it is gen- erally conceded that the lily of the field, mentioned centuries later, was the anemone. Notwithstanding the early obscurity of the species referred to in the Bible we find that L. Chalcedoni- cum and L. candidum were introduced into England prior to 1590, over 300 years ago. Gerarde in his herbal, pub- lished in 1596, speaks of L. candidum as an old and well-known flower, and mentions martagon lilies as being under cultivation as early as 1502. Py- reniacum was brought from the Pyre- nees to England before this date. In this time much has been written of them, and about 150 species and varie- ties have been introduced to cultiva- tion. Parkinson in his "Paradisus or Gar- den of Pleasant Flowers," published in 1C89, gives the lily the most prominent place, "because (as he says) the lily is the more stately flower among manie." He mentions 13 : five varieties of the martagon imperial, among them the spotted martagon of Canada (our native Canadense); six varieties of the umbellati lilies; croceum, the gold- en red lily; bulbiferum, the red bulbed lily; and the remaining two he de- scribes as white lilies. He adds: "the martagon is so common I will not lose time to bestow many lines upon it." Kaempfer, Linnaeus, and Thunberg described several species and varieties as, early as 1712. The earliest attempt to publish a monograph of the genus . lilium was in 18-17, by Spae. He, being a skilled horticulturist and botanist, based his work on careful observations of living forms, making it by far the most complete and useful account of the genus, until DuChatre of Paris, Baker of Kew, and Max Leichtlin of Carlsruhe gave the results of their la- bors to the world in 1870. In 1879 Prof. Sereno Watson published his revision of "North American Lilies," a very com- plete work. Other workers have given the results of their labors in various publications. The finest work devoted exclusively to lilies is a monograph of the genus by Henry John Elwes, pub- lished in 1880, containing about 50 folio plates colored by hand, illustrating over CO species with very full and accurate description, life history, classification, .geographical distribution, habitats, cul- ture, etc. Very little literature is found in American publications previous to 1870. Since that time the horticultural press has given us notes and articles on the subject, but mostly on forcing lilies, and Quotations from foreign publica- tions. If, however, the amateur looks to foreign publications for notes and cultural directions, he finds they are not suited to his needs in this climate. As for instance telling us to grow Lil- ium tenuifolium (from seed) "in a hot- bed, at a temperature of 70°; and in pots or pans of turfy loam, peat, and leaf-mould with the addition of one- sixth part of silver sand; also the seeds to be covered with fine soil to a depth equal to the diameter of the seed, i. e. one-eighth of an inch, and gently watered; when the plants appear to remove them to a vinery or green- house, where they should be placed in an airy position, kept well supplied with water, which in September should be gradually withheld and discontin- ued after October; the seeds to be placed so far apart that they can grow in the pots or pans afe sown (an inch to suffice); in November to pot them singly in 4-inch pots or three of them in a 7-inch pot and to winter them in a cool greenhouse." Now, if this early treatment should be practised here .the chances are we would have no use for the directions for culture after September, for in our humid days in July and August the novice would find about 90 per cent of his seedlings had disappeared from damping off. Here, we sow all the lily seeds outdoors in well-prepared beds five feet wide, in rows one foot apart, covering the seed about an inch with not too fine soil. Instead of an inch apart we sow five to ten or more seeds to the inch ; covering the bed thinly with excelsior at once. As soon as the plants appear, we remove the excel- sior. Neither are the dealers' catalogues, with a dozen lines of cultural direc- tions, of much assistance. While lilies have been cultivated extensively for nearly three centuries in England very 314 The American Florist. Sept. s, Dreer'5 Araucaria Special Exceptional values in Araucarias for Immediate Delivery. Araucaria Excelsa (Norfolk island Plne). r stock of Araucarias is very complete in all sizes The plants an- all of good value, and found a profitable investment to grow on for winter sales. Each pots, 5 to 6 inches Iiieh. pots, 10 to 12 inches liiKh. pots. 13 to 15 inches hiRh. pots, 14 to 16 inches hifi^h, pots 16 to 18 inches high. 2 tiers $0 30 3 tiers 60 3 to 4 tiers 75 4 tiers I 00 4ticrs 1 25 Araucaria Excelsa Glauca. pots. Sincbes liigh. pots, 10 to 12 indies hieb. pots. 13 to 15 inches hiKh. 2 tiers 75 .3 tiers 1 00 4 ti.rs 1 SO Araucaria Robusta Compacta. 6 inch 6-incii yincli pots, S inches high, pots, 10 to 12 inches bigli. pots. 12 to 14 inches high. 2 ti. rs 1 00 3 tiers 1 25 3 tiers 1 50 Write us for Special Prices on advance orders for HARDY PHLOX «nd PEONIES for Fall Delivery. FIELD. GROWN Dorothy Gordon Carnation NOW READY Strong, Clean, Stocky Plants, $12 per lOO; $100 per lOOO JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Wyncotc, Pa. For a complete list of seasonable stock, see our Current Wholesale List. If you have not received a copy it will be mailed to you on application. HENRY A. PREER, Inc., 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. little attention was paid to them here I previous to 1S50. When this country was colonized, Michaux, Pursh, Bart- ram, CoUinson, and others collected and sent bulbs of our east-coast lilies to Europe, where they have been ex- tensively grown since. Comparatively few varieties of lilies are grown here even today. When L,. speciosum, L. auratum and their varieties were in- troduced they gave an impetus to lily culture. Magnificent results have been obtained in the culture of these, par- ticularly auratum, in the vicinity of Boston and elsewhere. From 1860 to 1S70 the west-coast va- rieties were discovered and introduced. There seems to be no more interest in growing now than in the 60s or 70s. Could not this be remedied by more vigorous, aggressive work by the press and dealers? Taking up a dozen cata- logues offering lilies, I find one offers 38, one 22, one 13, and the rest less than a dozen varieties, while one dealer in 187C offered over 40 varieties, and in 1880 one firm offered .59 varieties, hav- ing them in stock. This offering only a few varieties, and the fact that the dealers tell you that they are hardy, are two causes why lilies are not more generally grown. I am speaking now of the home garden of the average llower lover. In the gardens, for in- stance, in the rural districts where flowers are grown, the tiger lilies are often seen, and occasionally auratum, .speciosum, or elegans, but beyond this the lily family is not represented. Few people succeed with lilies outside of the varieties mentioned. Failures re- sult from various causes such as lack of knowledge of the varieties best suited to the climate, soil, location and cultural treatment. Some people will succeed with lilies in situations where others fail. Some will succeed with one manner of treatment while others will succeed with another. As a rule all lilies are given as hardy by the dealer and the majority are, under certain conditions, but the cli- mate is so varied in this country that lilies that are hardy in one section may not be In another; for instance, they .ire able to withstand the winter in Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, while they will succumb on Long Island, New .Jersey, and even lartliei south, because the ground usually has a blanket of snow in the northern states all winter, while en Long Island and farther south the ground freezes and thaws all winter and snow rarely covers the ground for more than a week at a time, and then only three or four times during the winter. This is death to most lilies; the frequent freez- ing to a slight depth lifts the bulbs and pulls them off the roots the same as it does with many perennials. Iris Kaempferi often freezes out this way. Funkia subcordata alba we have to lift and heel in over winter. I have had seedling tenuifoliums and sets of other lilies, where they were not covered, frozen out so they were entirely out of the soil. Now we imitate the snow blanket by using coarse stable manure, or gladioli tops, which is our most available mulcli. Particularly tender sorts we plant in frames, mulch with litter, and cover with sash or tight shutters to carry off the water. If sash are used we cover lightly with litter to keep out the sun. We never mulch until the ground freezes, to avoid giving the mice a harbor. In my early days I liought a lot of lilies, among them L, Hansoni at 55 each. Thinking to do well by them, I prepared a fine border in early fall, planted them carefully at the proper distance and depth. To make sure that they would not be in- Carnation Plants Field grown, good stock. $5X0 par 100. 10,000 Enchantress. 5000 Beacon. D. T. McCarthy & sons, NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, Lockport, New Yorlc. jured by frost I gave them a heavy covering of leaves before the ground froze, thinking I would have a good show the next year. When I uncov- ered them in spring, to my dismay, I found that the mice had destroyed every one. European Horticulture. FnOM THE BRITISn TRADE PAPERS. Bequests of Baron Schroeder. — In ad- dition to the £1,000 bequeathed to the Gardeners' Royal Benevolent Institu- tion, the following also appear in the will of the late baron : £500 to the Royal Gardeners' Orphan Fund. To his gardener, Henry Ballantine. in ad- dition to the bequest of £1,000, one original orchid, to be chosen by him, and all smaller plants which have been taken from it. To his orchid-foreman gardener one original orchid, to be chosen by him after Henry Ballantine has made his choice, and also all smaller plants which have been taken from it. igio. The American Florist. 315 TRADE LIST Clematis, paniculata. stron? plants, $10.00 per 100; Passlflora coerulea, 3-in. pots $5.00 per 100. Rose Geranimns, 3-in. pots. $4.00 per lOO. Plants from IVfva. pots. $3.00 per 100; Cbrysanthemums, White Cloud Pacific Su- preme, Golden Glow, Ivory, Bailey. Klondike, Lulu. Asparagus sprengerl, 2-in. pots. $2,00 per 100; 2H-in ots. $3.00 per 100. Salvia. Bonfire 3-in. pots, $3.00 per 100. Begonia Vernon in bloom, 3-in. pots. $S.OO per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, strong plants from 3-in. Dots $5 00 per 100. Polnsettias, 3in. pots. $5.00 per 100. C. EISELE, llihand Wesimoreland Sts. Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist when tvriting WUtmanl. 3 inch stock,6c,: 4-in, $1,50 per doz. SnperUssinia, 4 inch, 13c. 6-iDch 25c each. W. W. COLES, KOKOMO, INDIANA. Mention the American Florist when writing Post Office Flower Show. — The post- master-general and Mrs. Samuel, ac- companied by Sir Matthew Nathan, secretary to the post office; J. New- lands, the controller, and J. Willshire, deputy controller, visited last week the annual exhibition of the Central Tele- graph Office Amateur Gardening Asso- ciation, which has 330 members. One of the large rooms at St. Martin's-le- Grand was filled with exquisite blooms, roses and sweet peas being especially line. Features of the exhibition were a display of 100 different cacti by Mr. Doree, of Ilford, and a very fine show of foliage plants by Mr, Pinnocli, also of Ilford. Competition in all the sec- tions was remarlvably keen, and Mr. Samuel was warm in his commendation of the results obtained. Mrs. Samuel was presented with a floral basket by the lady supervisors. A Blue Rose.— Alfred Smith, of Downley, near High Wycombe, who has a nursery garden in proximity to th,g Hughenden Manor estate, has, after much perseverance, succeeded in rais- ing a beautifully shaded blue rose, said to be the most distinct variety yet produced. He has given it tlie name of Lady Coventry. Among other speci- mens is a new climbing rose Cgrown from a wild dog rose, and blended with a cultivated rose), which is remark- ably prolific in bloom, pure white and deliciously scented. These roses bloom in clusters of from 40 to GO, and are appropriately named Snowdrift. This florist has also been successful with carnations, some of which bear the dis- tinguished names of John Hampden, Lord Wendover, Sam Fay, Mary Ham- ilton, and Barbara Dean, Fraud in Seeds. — At a meeting of the council of the Central and Associated chambers of agriculture on July 12, C. Bathurst, M.P., said much fraud was perpetrated in the sale of seeds. In the purchase of clover seeds people sometimes got an addition of worth- less seeds which were similar in ap- pearance. These seeds were sterilised, so as to avoid the consequencs which might ensue when a mixed crop made its appearance above the ground. Asparagus Primroses Per 1000 Per 100 Sprengeri. 2H in. pots $2 00 Ready Sept. IS, Pansy Seed, new crop Peroz. Giant Flowering $ 4 00 Kewensis, Yellow Chinese and Forbesl $1S 00 Obconica Alba and Rosea Obconica Gigantea 25 00 Per 1000 Per 100 $2 00 -Cash. NoC, O. D.- 200 2 00 3 00 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O. South Sudbury, Mass.— S. N. Ander- son is bankrupt. VIOLETS Per lOO Per 1000 Gov. Herrick. Princess of Wales, fine field-erown plants $5 00 $45.00 Lady Campbell 4,00 35,00 Primulas, Chinese and Obconica, Cin- eraria (dwarf). Double Alyssuiti and Asp. Sprengcri. 2Hin $2.00 per 100: .300 for $5,00 Celery and Cabbage Plants. Best varieties $1.00 per lOCO; $7..50 for 10 000 Parsley, double curled <1.50pcr inoO J. G. SCHMIDT, Bristol. Pa. Mention theAvericati Florist when writing 4 FEW GOOD THINGS YOl WANT. Geraniams, Nutt. Perltin«, Grant, La Favorite, R. C, 11,25: 2-in, pots, $2,00: 3-ln,, 14 00 per 100; Viaud, Castellane, Poitevine Janlin. Klcard. Buchner. R, C. $1.50; 2-in. pot«, $2.50: 3-in,, $5 00 per 100. Whltmanl Ferns. 4-in, 25c each, 5-in, 35c. Boston Ferns, 5-in. 25c each. Vlnca Var.. 2-iD. $2,00 per 100. Roses, Bride Maidaand Gates, Killarney. 3 in,, $5.00 per 100 Dracena Ind., 4-in,. $10,00 per 100. Cash with order. No C, O. U, All ahlpmenta at risk of purcbasera, after beinir delivered to tba express companies properly packed io good order GEO. M. EMMANS. Newton. N. J. Hention the A7}ierica7i Flo'.'ist when writing Orchids In great varietv. established or unestablielied at popular prices. Also mattrials of all kinds, such as Peat. Live Sphagnun], Orchid Bas- kets, etc. Write for special list and catalogue. Lager & Ilurrell, Summit, N. J. ORCHIDS... Largest Importers, Exportt's, Growers, and Hybridists in th World. SANDER, St. Albans, Eng. NEW YORK OFFICE: 258 Broadway, Room 72 1 T. MELLSTROM. Agent. ORCHIDS Just Arrived In fine condition: Oncidium Varicosum Rogersii. O, Marshallianum, O. Forbesii, Ljelia Purpurata, L, Cinnabarina, Cattleya Citrina, Odontoglossum Grande. CARILLO & BALDWIN, Mamaroneck, H. Y. Orchids, Cattleyas Dendrobiums, Laelias, Odontoglossums. G.L. FREEMAN CO. FALL RIVER, MASS. FERNS FROM BENCH Boston, Elgantisslma, for 4-inch lOc; 5-inch 12' jc. Whitman!, Amerpohll, for 3-, 4- and 5- inch, 8c, 12c :ind 15c, Scottl, for 3-inch 6c; 4-inch 10c. Snapdragon, Giant White. Pink, Yellow and Red, field-grown, $1.00 per 100. Rubbers, 4-in. 20c. 5-in., 30c. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in. , 2( . PRIMROSES Ail 2iD. fin'- stock. Chinese. Forbesii. Obconica alba, Lilai . Rubra Hvbrida and Rosea $2.00 p€r 100 Gigantea. Carmioea. Kewensis, Saneuinea $3.00 per 100. Cash with order. Chambersburg, Pa. FIELD -GROWN CARNATIONS Clean, healthy plants. Only a limited number to offer. Per 100 WHITE PERFECTION $7.00 U. P, B.\SSETT 6.00 J. A. BUDLONG 39 Randolph St., Chicago. -NEW CARNATION- "CHRISTMAS CHEER" THE HIT OF THE SEASON. ^15.00 per 100: $125.00 per 1000, January deliverr. Get your order in early HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. ASPARAGUS Per 100 Asparagus Comorensis, l-yr. old dumps $5,C0 Asparagus ElOngatUS, l yr. old dumps s.OO Fine stock for dividing up, GEO. REINBERG, 35 Randolph Street, CHICAGO . Flower Colors Use our COLOR CHART in describing them, PRICE. SI. 00 POSTPAID. American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., CHICAOO. ILL. 316 The American Florist. Sept. 31 Index to Advertisers Advance Co J'hc 323 American Spawn Co.3n6 AmlinsE C 295 | Anderson Flo Co .'(B Anderson S A 302 Andorra Nurseries . .308 Aphine Mfg Co 305 Appel Conrad. 328 .\8chmann Godfrey.. 310 Atlanta Floral Co. ...303 i .Augspurt'er U& Son3II Baer lulius 302 ! BakerWakelield Co3J3 Bard S: Davis 3ll ; Barrows H H & Son. 310 Bassett& Washburn ! 2V3 311 1 Bayersdorfer H >26 i BeavenEA 301 ! BerRer Bros 2% Berning H G 2')7 [ Berrydale Exp Gar. 3i 'i ; Berierniann Bros Co.^i Black Chas ,.^fS Blackistone Z D .^02 1 Bobbink &Atkins ...30'l 1 Boddington A T 3i2 ! BodgerJno&'SonsCo.3C4 Boland J B Co 3D2 Brant Hentz Flo Co. 312 Braslan SeedGro Co.W Breitmever's J Sons..>02 Bridgeman's 11 Budlong J A 294 315 Bads .305 Burpee W A &Co... 305 Byer Bros 315 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 301 California Flo Mkt..3r0 Camp Conduit Co... 324 Carrillo& Baldwin.. 315 ChiCarn Co I Chi House WreckCo3l6 Clark The EB Co.. 305 Clarke's Sons David. 302 Cleveland CutFlo Co303 Coles WW 315 Cooke GeoH .303 Cotsonas Geo & Co. .301 Cowee W J 326 Craig Robt Co 3i0 Crump Frank F .303 Cunningham JosH..3l5 Daniels & Fisher.... .303 Dards Chas .W3 Deamud JBCo 295 Derby Henry 326 Detroit Flower Pot. .Ill Dietsch A &Co IV DillerCask'y& Keen323 Dillon J L I Dingee & Conard Co309 Dorner F & Sons Co3l2 DreerH A 314 327 DnnlopJohnH. 303 Eagle Machine Wks327 Edwards Fold'g BoxIII Eichholz Henry 315 EiseleC 315 EldridgeCoalCo....321 Elliott W H 297 Ellwanger & Barry. .309 Emmans Geo M 3 5 Eyres HG 302 Fisher HA & Co. ...302 FiskeSeed Co..:.... 11 Florists Exchange The 2% Florists' Hail Assn.. 327 Foley Mfg Co .322 For Sale and Rent.. 291 FordMC 299 Freeman G L 315 FromentHE 299 Frost Chas 305 Galvin Thos F 302 Garland Geo M Co. .323 Gasser J M Co «2 Gem City Boiler Co.. 324 Giatras Geo 3' 2 Giblin & Co 324 Gorham & Chapline.326 Gude Bros 302 Guttman Alex J 29*1 Kammond Bcnj . . - . 327 Harris burg-Franklin Coal Co 321 Heacock Jos Co. 313 314 Heinl John & Son.. .V'3 Henshaw & Fenricb29S Herr Albert M .i07 Herrmann A .326 Hess & Swoboda....3f'2 Hews A H& Co Ill Hilhnger Bros Ill Hill The EG Co.... I Hippard E 325 Hitch ings & Co 325 Hoerber Bros 295 Holm & Olson 303 Holton & Hunkel...297 Hooker H M Co 323 HuntE H 29'' IgoeBros. ... 326 IsbellSM & Co 305 Jackson & Perkins. .308 Jacobs S & Sons 327 Johnson D D 322 Johnson W W&Son. II Johnston Heating Co.>24 Kasting W F Co.... 299 Kellur Goo & Sons.. II I Kollur J B & Sons.. .31 3 Kellogg Goo M 303 Konnicott Bros Co.. 295 Kessler Bros 29") King Construct'n....322 Kohr A F Ill Kramer I N & Son. .Ill Krick's Letters Ill Kroeschell Bros Co..32(> Kruchtcn John 295 Kuehn C A 2<»7 KuhlGeo A 312 Kyle & Foerster 295 Lager & Hurroll 315 Landreth SeodCo .. ..?i 5 Langjahr AH Zn Leedham BulbCo...3('5 Leedle Floral Co. ...312 Lord & Burnham 325 Mc.'Xrdle & Cooney...-'27 McCallumCo 296 McCarthy D T &5on314 McConnell Alex .3^3 McCray Rcfrig. Co.. Ill McCuUough's J M Sons Co 297 McHuthioson & Co.. II McKellar Chas. W.. 292 McKenna P .3' 2 Mann Otto 304 Mastin JG& Co... .328 Matthews Florist .. .303 May & Co LL ,303 Mette Henry 3 '5 Meyer John C & Co. 328 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 301 Millang Aug 299 Moningor J C Co IV Moon The Wm HCo3(9 Moore Hentz &NashTO9 Morehead Mfg Co. ..316 Morse C C & Co 304 Munk Floral Co 297 Mun^on H 3?4 Murphy William... 297 Murray Samuel 3'>2 Myers Florist 3' 3 Nat Flo B of Trade... 301 Natural Guano Co. ..322 NY Cut Flower Ex.299 Niessen Leo Co 296 Oescblin Frank 310 PalethorpePRCo...32S Palmer W J & Sons. .303 Park Floral Co 302 Pape &Bergmann... II Perfection Chem Co3?.S Peters & Reed Pot'yIII Peterson J A I Phillips John v.. .303 Phoenix Nursery Co. .309 Pierce FO Co 323 PiersonFRCo I Pitou Eugene Jr. .. 309 Pioters & Wheeler Seed Co 304 Pittsburg Cut FloCo2% Pittsburg Florist Ex296 Poehlmann Bros Co 292 310 PollworthCCCo.III 312 Pulveriz'd ManureCo322 Quaker City Machine Works 324 Raedtein Basket Co III Randall A L Co.... 295 Randolph & Mc Clements 327 Ready Reference ... .317 Recd& Keller 326 Regan Print House.. 326 Reinborg George 3'5 Reinberg Peter 293 Rice Bros 297 Robinson Henry MCo30t Rock WL Co 302 Rohnert Waldo II Routzahn Seed Co... 304 Ryan Bros 291 Sander & Son 315 Schillo Ad.im 326 Schmidt J C 315 Schulz Jacob .303 Scott John 310 Shaffer Geo C 302 Sharp Partridge &CoIV Sheridan W F 299 Skidelsky & IrwinCo305 Smith A W&CO.....303 Smith Elmer D &Co311 Smith Henry 303 SmitbPJ 299 Smith WmC 297 Smith W&T Co.... I Smits Jacs 309 Stearns LumborCo..323 Sterling Emery Wheel Co Ill Stokes Seed Co 305 Stoothoff H A Co.... 328 Storrs & Harrison Co3C'* Superior Machine & Boiler Works.... ?24 Swan & Chuggin .Wl Syracuse Pottery Co. Ill Thomson Wm &Son322 ThorburnJM& Co.. II Totty Chas H 2'i') Traendlv & Schonck29'' Tecke Chas F ... 301 Ungeeheuer W Sobne 326 Vaughan & Sperry . . 2'.i4 Vaughan's SeedStore I II m 308 311 Vick'sSons Jas .305 Vincent RJr I 3C6 VostersS A & Sons..30'i Wagner Park Cons...30.s Weber Fll. .302 Wecber & Don II Weiland &Risch... 295 Welch Bros 297 Whitsett R C Coal & Mining Co 321 Wietor Bros 295 Wild Gilbert H .... 308 WilksSMfg Co 324 Wilson RobtG .303 Withers John T .308 WittboldGeoCo....302 Wolfskin J W 303 Wood Bros 310 Wrede H II Young & Nugent 299 Youngs 502 Zangen O V .'05 Zech & Mann 295 Zvolanek Anton 3(5 The Remedy for Your Condensation Troubles. A Guaranteed Investment With Guaranteed Results. RETURN. NON-RETURN. VACUUM. YOU. Mr. Florist, caD save fuel— cut down labor— and grow better flowers by iBStallJD? a Morehead Return Steam Trap. In the first place, there is only a few degrreos difference between the steam goioR into your heating system and the water of condens:ilion coming from the returns. It is very foolish, therefore to cool this watf^ r down to a low temperature to pump back to the boilers when, by Iht- use of the Morehead Steam Trap, the same water of condensa tion can be returned directly to the boilers at a very much less expense than by any other method and without losing any of the heat contained in the condensation. In the first place, to make steam from water, fuel is required to bring this water to the boiling point under the required steam pressure. For every ten degrees added to the water by any other means, there is a saving oi \% on fuel. Vou can readily see that the cooling of the condensation from 250 degrees down to 21t or less, to accommodate your pump means a considerable loss of heat, fuel and money. MOREHEAD Return Steam Trap will put this water back into your boiler at a still higher temperature than 250 degrees, and on 'X)% less steam required by a pump for return- ing the same quantity of water. You then have a coiubined return trap and boiliT feed outfit that will prove out (o be one of the best investments you ever made. Write for "Trap Book** aad Trial Offer Proposition. MOREHEAD MFG. COMPANY, Dept. "N," DETROIT, MICH. HEATING PLANTS Sfandari] Steam and Hot Wafer Heating Plants WONDERFUL VALUES. We can positivelv save you from 30 to 75 per cent on Heating Equipment of all kinds. Our plants are of the most modern type, and only the highest grade material enters into their construction. We guarantee them to be exactly as represented, and highly satisfactory in every way. You run no risks. Send us a sketch or diagram of your building and let us make you an estimate. Do Not Wait Until Cold Weather to Install Your Plant. Start Now Send for our Special Heating Catalog, filled with valuable information; tells you every angle and phase of the "Heating Ouestion," and how you can make one dollar do the w(irk of two by installing the plant yourself. Ask for Booklet NO. 47. 300,000 faet of Standard Pipe, all sizes, will be cut to any length. BUILDING MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES Send for our new 500-page Catalog No. 47. Free upon request. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO.. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago Tell Them Where You Saw the Advertisement. igto. The American Florist. :n7 Ready Reference Section 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus Comorensls. 1-year clumps. $5 per lOO. A. elODicatus, l-year clumps, !t>5. Geo. Heinberg. 35 Randolph St., Chicago. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-in., $2.50 per 100: :Mn.. $1 per doz. ; «6 per 100. D. U. Augspurger A- Sons Co.. Box- 394, Peoria. 111. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-ln.. $1.50 per 100; 2%- in., $2.50 per 100: 3-in., extra Btrong, $4 per ] 00, ^Wettlin Floral Co.. Ho mell. N. Y. Asparagus plumosus. 2^ -in.. $3 per 100: $27.50 per 1,000: Sprengeri. 2M-in.. 2c: 4-in., 9c each. Musba?k G reenhouse Co.. Qnarga. 111. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 3-ln. . 6c. Spren- jr^ri, 3-in., 5c; fine for benching. Clara K. Wisner. Toledo. O. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-ln.. extra strong, 2c; S17.50 per 1.000. J. L. Sobiller. Toledo. O. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2V, -in.. $2 per 100. Jos, n. Cunningnam. Delaware, O. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-in., 2c. Byer Bros., Cliambersburg. Pa. Asparagus Sprenceri. 2-in.. S2 per TOO; 2V'-ln., %?.. C. Eisele. 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2%-in., $2 per 100. J. C. Schmidt. Bristol. Pa. ARAUC ARIAS. Araucarias, escelsa, 4-ln., 50c each; $6 per doz. Glauca, B-in.. $1.75 each. Compaota, fi-in., $1.75 each. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co.. Box 394. Peoria, 111. Araucarias. For prices and varieties see ad- vertisement elsewhere in this Issue. G. Ascb- mann. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Araucarias. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere In this Issue. Henry A. Dreer, Inc.. 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. AZALEAS. Azaleas. Jaca Smits, Naarden. Holland. BAY TREES. Bay trees. For prices and sizes, 6e. Narcissus Paper White. Grandi. 14 ctms. up. 1.000 to case. $11. Skidelsky & Irwiu Co., 1215 Betz Bldi,-., Phila- delpiiia. Bulbs. Narcissus Paper White Grandi.. Star Brand. $11 per 1,000; fancy grade, $9. Ro- man hyacinths, 11-12 ctm.. $19 per 1.000: 12-1.''. ctms., $24. .50. Lilium formosum, 7-9 in., $70 per 1,000: 9-10, $90: 10-11. $100. Lilium Har- rissii. 5-7, $40; C-7. $60; 7-9. $85. Chinese lilies, callas. freesias. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs. Paper White Grandi, $8 per 1,000. Em- press, Dbl. Von Sion or Princeps, $10. Em- peror, $12. Stella. Figaro, Cynosure, $2. Grand Monarque, $8. The Leedbam Bulb Co., Santa Cruz. Calif. Bulbs, Lilium Formosum, 7-9 inch. L. multl- florum, 7-9. 8-10. 9-10. L. Giganteum, 7-9, 8-10, 9-10. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. Bulbs. Callas, 1 to lt4-in,, .$3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Berrydale Exp. Gardens, Hol- land. Mich. Bulbs, Lilium longiflorum multi., 7-9, $50 per 1.000. Giganteum. 7-9. $65. Formosum. 7-9, $65. Buds. 76 Barclay St.. New York. Chinese sacred lilies, $3 i>er 100; $25 per 1,000. Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Bulbs, all kinds. J. M. Thorbnrn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs, all florists' varieties, H. B, Plske Seed Co., Faneull Hall Square, Boston, Bulbs, of all kinds. Henry F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. Bulbs, of all kinds. Jas. Vick's Sons, Roch- ester. N. Y. CACTI. Cacti. Over 100 varieties of cacti, from $7 per 100 up. Write for 28-page catalogue and prices to the trade. Also Mexican Resurrec- tion plants. The Francis E. Lester Company, Dept. 9. MesiUa Park, N. M. CANNAS. Cannas, fall or winter delivery. R, Vin- cent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh, Md. CABNATIONS. FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS. Medium Sized Plants. Per 100 Per 1.000 Enchantress $6.00 $50.00 Victory 6.00 50.00 White Lawson 6.00 50.00 White Perfection 6.00 50.00 Pink Lawson 6.00 50.00 Wiusor 5.00 45.00 WIBTOB BROS.. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Carnation plants, clean, healthy, field-grown plants. This is the place you got those nice plants last season. Our stock this season is equal to last. Following is the list of varie- ties: Pink Enchantress. Perfection, Bountiful, Winsor. $6 per 100: $60 per 1.000. White En- chantress. $7 per 100: "65 per 1.000. Boston Market. Harlowarden, $5 per 100; $50 per 1.000. White Lawson. cash with order. Howard P. Kleinhans. GG Centre Square. Easton. Pa. Carnations. Lady Bountiful. Enchantress. Rose Pink Enchantress, Lawson-Enchantress, Winona. Viola Sinclair, 1st prize, $6 per 100; $55 per 1,000, Good seconds of the above, W, Perfec- tion, Victory and Bassett. $3 per 100, Cash with order, Harry Hcinl. West Toledo, O. CarniT^ion plants: 1,.')00 White Lawson, $5 per 100; 1.400 Pink Lawson. $."i per 100: 100 Winona. $5 poi- 100; TOO Lawson-Enchantress. $5 per 100; 230 yui'cn Louise. 2ml size. $3 per 100. These are all nice plants. Sunnvsido Green- hoiisr-s. 214 W. Mai n St., Owossn. Mich. Carnation Sansamo, $12 per 100: $100 per 1,000. Chicago r.irnation Co., Jollet, 111. Carnations, fine, strong, clean, field-grown car- nation plants; Red Lawson. Striped Lawson. I'ink Lawson. $5 per 100. Enchantress and White Lawson. .$6 per 100. M. M. Michael. Dansville. N. Y. 400 good Harlowarden. Plants are in excel lent condition. $5 per 100. Bertermanu Bros. Co., Indianapolis, Ind . Carnations, Lawson. Enchantress. Lady Bonn tiful. $4 per 100: $40 per 1.000. Alfred Han nah & Sons. Grand Rapids. Mich. Carnations, 10,000 Enchantress, 5,000 Beacon. $5 per 100. D. T. McCarthy & Sons. Lock port. N. Y . Carnation. Christmas Cheer, $15 per liio; $12.1 per 1.0 00. Henry Eichholz, Waynesbor.i. Pa. Carnationl 800 Apple Blossom, $G per 100. Bard & Davis. Syracuse. N. Y. Carnations. 100 fine Lawson plants for $3. Albert J. Mueller. Carlinvllle, 111. Carnations. White Perfection. $7 per 100; 0. P. Bassett. $6. J. A. Budlong, 39 Randolph St., Chicago^ Carnations. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafay- ettc. Ind. Carnations. Wood Bros., Fisbklll. N. Y. ~ CHRYSANTHEMUMS. THE BIG LEADERS. Pres. Taft (glisten- ing curly white); Gloria (the Enchantress); Mrs. W. E. Kelley (yellow) : also the Xmas dollar makers, J. Rosette and Golden Chad- wick, plants, $4; R. 0.. $3. Frost, Early Snow, Touset, B. May. Nonin, Shaw, Engue- hard, plants, $2.50; R. C. $1.50. Prime stock, guaranteed. Cash only. The Union City Greenhouses, Union City, Fa. Chrysanthemiims. White Cloud. Pacific Su- preme. Golden Glow. Ivory. Bailey, Klondike. Lula. $3 per 100. C. Eisele, 11th and West moreland Sts., Philadelphia. Chrysanthemum Jennie Nonin. fine 2Vj-inch. $2 per 100; $15 per 1.000. Geny Bros.. 712 Chnrch St.. Nashville, Tenn. Chrysanthemums. Charles H. Totty. Madison. N. J. Chrysanthemums, leading vars. Wood Bros.. FishkilI,_N._Y^ Chrysanthemums. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adrian. Mich. ^__ CLEMATIS. Clematis paniculata. $10 per 100. . C. Eisele. ITth and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. COLEUSES. Coleus, Versohaffeltll. Golden Beddcs and fancy asst., $5 per 1,000. A. M. Herr. Lan- caster, Pa. CROTONS. Crotons, 3-In.. 20c each; $2 per doz.; 4-in., 350 each; $3.50 per doz.; 5-ln., 60c each: $6 per doz.; 6-in.. $1 each, $10 per doz.: 7-!n.. $1.50 each: $15 per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store. Western Springs, III^ CYCLAMENS. Cyclamen, 2-in., $3.50 per 100; 3-in., $1 per doz.; $7 per 100: 4-in.. $2 per doz.; $15 per 100. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co.. Box 394. Peoria. HI. Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum. large flower- ing, mixed colors, tine bushy stock, 4-in.. $10 per 100. Cash, J. W. Miller, Shiremanstown, Pa. . Cyclamen grandi.. 4-in.. 15c. G. Ascbmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia, CINERARIAS. Cineraria, 2V'-in., $2 per 100. J. C. Schmidt. Bristol. Pa. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If 318 The American Florist, Sept. 3, DAHUAS, Dahlia Karl of Pembroke, $4 per 100; field- BrowD. uutllvlded roots. Order today. Wagner Park Conservatories. Sidney. O. Dalillas. field clumiis. $C per 100; $45 per 1.000. U. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., Wblte Marsh. Md. tiahlias. Pape & Bergman, Quedlinburg, Ger- , DRACENAS. Draf.xna Indivlsa, 4-ln., $10 per 100; 2-ln., $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Wettlin Floral Co., Hornell. N. Y. Dracona indivlsa, 4-In., $10 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton. N. .T. Draeenas. N. J. BobWnk & Atkins. Rutherford, FERNS. Over million and a half of Feru Seedlings. Strong, healthy stock now ready for potting. Assortment of 15 best varieties for fern dish tilling, my selection. $1 per 100; $0.50 per 1,000; .1:8.50 per 1.000 in 25,000 and $8 per 1.000 in 50,000 lots. Small orders of 100 and 200 can be sent by mail if desired, and postage if 10c per 100 is remitted. Satisfac- tion and safe arrival guaranteed or money refunded. Cibotium Schiedei 2-in., $3.25 per doz. ; $25 per 100; $240 per 1.000; 5.in., $1, and (>-in., $1.75 each. Assorted ferns for fern dishes. 2Vi-iJl., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. J. V. ANDERSON, Fern Specialist, Short Hills. N. J. Ferns. Boston. 2i.4-ln., $4.50 per 100; 4-ln., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; 5-ln., $3 per doz.; $25 per 100. Whitmanl, 2%-ln., $5 per 100; 4-in., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; 6-in., $3 per doz.; $25 per 100. Ferns for dishes, asst., 2-in., $3 per 100. Amerpohli, 2%-in., $4.50 per 100. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co., Box 394, Peoria, 111. Ferns, Elegantisslma, improyed. 6-in., 50c Specimen, 8-in. ferns, $1 each; 2^4 -in.. $10 per 100. Elegantisslma Compacta, 4-in., 25c; 3-in., 50c; 2%-in., $10 per 100. Superbisslma, 4-ln., 25c; Specimens, 8-inch pans, $1. F. R. Pier- son Co.. Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. __^ Ferns. Boston, Scottil, Whitmanl. Scholzell, 4-in., 25c; 5, SMs and 6-in., 35c to 50c. Ferns for dishes, assorted, 2%-ln., $3 per 100. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia . Ferns from bench, Boston. Eligautissma, 4- iu., 10c; 5-iu., Ijy^c. Whitmanl, Amerpohli, 'A, 4 and 5-in., Sc. i2c, 15c. Scottii, 3-in., 6c; 4-in.. 10c. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg. Pa. Ferns, Boston, 2^2-in., 5c. Whitmanl and Elegantissima, 3-in., 10c; 214-in., 5c. Piersoni and Elegantisslma. 4-in., 15c, alosbajk Greeu- house Co.. Onarga, 111. Ferns. Boston. 2"A-in.. $3 per 1.000. Whit- mani, 2Mi-in., $5 per 100; $40 per l.noO. MaK- nifica, 2^^-in.. 15c each. H. H. Barrows it Son, Whitman. Mass. Ferns. Witmani, 4-in., 25c; 5-in.. 35c. Bos- ton, 5-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N, J. Ferns. Whitmanl, 3-in., Oc; 4-in., $1.50 per doz. Superbissima, 4-in.. 15c: 6-in., 25c each. W. W. Coles. Kokomo. Ind. Neph. Giatrasil, 214.1n., $2 per doz.; $12 per 100; $100 per 1,000. Geo. Giatras. 463 Summit Ave.. West Hoboken. N. J. Ferns for dishes, 214-in., $3.50 per 100; S.30 per 1,000. Frank Oechslln, 4911 Quincy St., Clilcago. Ferns, John Scott, Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. FICUS. Fk-us, 4-iu.. 20c; 5-In., 30c. Chnmbersbm-g. Pn. Byer Bros.» GERANIUMS. Geraniums, strong. 2-in. stock, Heteranthe, Nutt, Jean Vlaud. La Favorite, L'Aube, Hill. $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000. Our selection. $17 per 1,000. Pamela, $4 per 100. Anastasie Le- cadre, $3 per 100. Red Wing, the best novelty of the season. 25c each; $2.50 per doz. Write for geranium catalogue. F. H. DeWitt & Co., Wooster. Obio, Geraniums, Nutt. Doyle. Perkins, Grant. La Favorite. R. C, $1.25; 2-in.. $2; 3-in.. .^ per 100. Viaud, Costelline, Poitevine Joulin, Rie- ard, Buchner, R. C. $1.50; 2-in.. $2.50; 3-in., $5 per 100. Mme. Salleroi. 2-in., $3 per 100. G. IM. Emmans. Newton. N. J. GERANIUMS. Good stock for immediate de- livery: Nutt, Poitevine, Viaud. Buchner. from 21^-in. pots, $1.75 per 100: $15 per 1.000. R. C, $1.25 per 100; $10 per 1,000. The W. T. Buckley Co.. Springfield. 111. Geranium.s. rose. 3-in.. $4 per 100. C. Etsele, 11th and Westmoreland Sis.. Philndelphia. Geraniums, 3-ln,, asst., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Geraniums. Ricard and S. A. Nutt, $10 per 1.000. A. M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa, GREENS. Nursery stock, conifers, boxwoods, azaleas, rhododendrons, forest and fruit trees, hedge plants, etc, S. A. Vosters & Sons, RIel, Hol- land. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries. Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia. Greens, dagger and fancy ferns, $1 per 1,000. Bronze and green galas, $1 per 1,000. Leu- Nursery stock arbor vitae (Thuya occident- nlls). 3 to 4 ft.. 4 to 5 ft. trees. The Wm. H. Moon Co., Morrisvllle, Pa. Southern wild smiiax, branch laurel, laurel fes- tooning, green and sphagnum moss, boxwood sprays. Henry M. Robinson & Co., 15 Prov- ince St.. Boston. Mass. Nursery stock, ornamental trees and shrubs. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. ORCHIDS. Greens, fancy and dagger ferns, $1.25 per 1,000. Galax, bronze and green, $1.25 per 1,000; 10,000, $7.50. Sphagnum Moss, large bales, $1.25; Leucothoe Sprays, $1 per 100; 1.000, $7.50. Boxwood, 35c per bunch, 50 lbs. $8.60. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, Inc., 38-40 Eroadway, Detroit, Mich. Orchids, Importers, exporters, growers and hybridists. Sander. St. Albans, England; New- York office, room 721. 258 Broadway. Orchids, all commercial, cattleyas and nov- elties. Carillo & Baldwin, Secancus, N. J. Greens, southern wild smilax. Log mosses, natural and perpetuated. E. A. Beaven, Ever- green. Ala. Orchids. Largest stock in the country. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Orchids, leading kinds. Gretsch & Ordonez Bros., 02 W. 28th St., New York. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit, N. J. PANSIES. Greens, galax leucothoe, evergreens and ferns, laurel wreathing, needle pines, sheet moss. Swan & Cheggln. Roan Mountain, Tenn. Greens, evergreen, fancy and dagger terns, bronze and green galax. Geo. Cotsonas & Co., :< W. 28th St.. New York. Greens, -jt palmct'o and cvcas leaves, "a- lax, leucothoe. ferns, mosses, etc. Kervan Co.. 113 W. 2Sth St.. New York. SiiO.OOO Brown's Improved Giant Prize Pan Pies, hue slock plants, .$3 per 1,000; $2.50 in 5.000 lots; mixed and separate colors. Cash with order. Peter Brown, Lancaster. Pa. HARDY PLANTS. PALMS. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. G. Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Palms, Cocos Wedd., 2%-in., $2 per doz.: $15 per 100. Kentla Bel., 6-iu., $1.25 each; 4-Iu.. $35 per 100; 214-in., $10. D. U. Auj:- spurger & Sons Co.. Box 394, Peoria. III. HARDY PLANTS. All of the most desirable kinds. Give list of wants and we will quote prices. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, 0. Hardy Perennials. Special prices on field- grown stock. Mosbiek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Perennial phlox, divisions, $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. A. M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. Palms. Kentlas. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyn cote. Pa. Iris, German, mixed. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1.000. A. M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. Palms. John Scott, Rutland Rd.. and E. 45th St.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Herbaceous plants. Bobbink & Atkius, Ruth- erford, N. J. Palms. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. German iris. 50 vars.. $G per 100. Japan pionhs. iris. 10 vars., $8 per 100. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. HYDRANGEAS. Peonies. Very reduced prices tor large plants of all the best French varieties. List free. Dessert, Peony Specialist, Chenonceaux, France. Hydrangea Arborescens Grandiflora Alba. We have the largest stock of strong 2 and 3-year- old plants in America, at attractive prices. In- spection of stock desired. E. Y. Teas, Center- ville, Ind. Peonies. 1st prize white, $15 per 100; pink. $9; red, $10. Wagner Park Conservatories. Sid- ney. O. Peonies. Send for list and prices. Vaugh- nn's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Peonies, leading vars. Gilbert H. Wild, Sar- coxie. Mo. .T«.-iusaleiii cliernes. heavy tield-growu plants, $S per lOtt. Mosbajk Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Peonies, all vars., Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naar- den, Holland. Jerusalem cherries. 4-in., $7 per 100. D. U. Augspurg^'r vt Sons Co., Box 394, Peori;.. Peonies only by the wholesale. Best 100 varieties. J. F. Rosenfleld. West Point, Neb. III. PEPPERS. Jerusalem cherries, 2V*-in., $5 per 1,000. G. Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadeliihia. Christmas peppers, 214-in., $2.50 per 100; LILACS. 3-in.. $5. Frank Oechsiin. 4911 Quincy St.. Chicago. Lilacs. Jacs Smits, Ltd.. Naarden. Holland. Celestial peppers. 4-in., $T per 100. D. U. .Vnj;spiir^'er A: Sous Co.. Box :i04. Peoria. 111. LILY OF THE VALLEY. POINSETTIAS. To Import. ■ •"insettias. 3-iu., $5 per 100. C. Eisele. llth and AA'estmorehnui Sts.. Philadelphia. Lily of the valley. Jacs Smits, Ltd,, Naar- den, Holland. Lily of the valley. Otto Mann, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany. PRIMULAS. Primroses, Chinese Forbosii. Obconica. allm. lilac, rubra, hybrids, rosea, $2 per 100. Ui- gantea. Carminea, Kewensis. Sanguinea, $3 per 100. Hyer Bros.. Chambersburg. Pa. rrom Storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. Lily of the valley, cold storage, $12.50 per 1,000. Buds. 76 Barclay St., New York. rriniuia Obconica. R^milorier's Hybrids, the b(^st in existence, grmuliaora and gigantia in 10 selected var.. guud value. $;{ per 100; 500 or more $2.50 per 100. Cash. Henry Schniidl. 40S Fulton St.. Weehawkeu. P. 0.. N. J. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom Spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co.. St. Paul, Minn. better strain in existence. OBCONICA GRANDI- FLORA. Rondsdorfer and Latmann's unrivaled hybrids. 14 colors or mixed. 2c. KEWENSlS. 3e. J. L. Schiller. Toledo. O. NURSERY STOCK. Chinese primroses. 2i^-in., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Frank Oechsiin. 4DH Quincy St.. Chicago. Nursery stock, blue spruce, berried plants, climbing plants, clematis, conifers, evergreens. funkias. Japan maples, hydrangeas. Jacs Smits, Ltd.. Naarden, Holland. Primroses. Chinese and Forbesi, $2. Obconica alba and rosea. $2: obconica gigantea, $3. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware. 0. Nursery stock, evergreens, shade and orna- mental trees, shrubs, vines, trained dwarf and standard fruit trees, grape vines, small fruits. Bobbink it Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. Primula obconica. 4-in., 10c; 5-In., 15c. 0- As Arch St., Phlla- delphla. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., 222 Oliver Ave.. Pittsburg. Pa. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange. 15 Diamond Sq.. Pittsburg. Pa. Randall. A. L.. Co.. 19-21 Randolph St.. Chicago. Rice Bros.. 115 N. 6th St., Minneapolis. Minu. Robinson & Co.. H. M., 15 Province St., Boston. Sheridan, Walter F.. 131 W. 28th St., New York. S mith . P. J.. 49 W. 28th St.. New York. Traendley & Schenck, 131 W. 28th St.. New York. Yaughan & Sperry, 52 Wabash Ave.. CTilcago. Welland & RIseh. 59 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Welch Bros.. 226 Devonshire St.. Boston. Young & Nugent. 43 W. 28th St.. New York. Zech & Mann. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Growers. Bass ett & Washbu rn , 76 Wabash Ave. . Chicago. Endlong. J. A.. 37-39 Randolph St.. Chicago. Dillon, J. L., Bloomsburg, Pa. Elliott, W. H., Brighto n , Mass. Hill. E. G., Co., RlchmoDd, Ind. Relnherg, Geo., 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Reinberg. Peter. 35 Randolph St., Chicago. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 33-37 Randolph St., Chi- cago. Wietor Bros.. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Wittbold. Geo.. T/Si Buckingham PI., Chicago. RETAIL CUT FLOWERS. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Andersuu, S. C. — The Anderson Floral Co., 5S^ Marshall Ave. Atlanta. Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree St. Boston — ^Thos. F. Galvin. Inc.. 124 Tremont St. Brooklyn, N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene Ave^ Brooklyn, N. Y.— John V. Phillips, 272 Fulton St. Bulfalo. N. Y.— S. A. Anderson. 440 Main St. Buffalo. N. Y. — W. J. Palmer tc Sou, 304 Main St. Cincinnati— Julius Baer, 138 E. Fourth St. Cleveland, P.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland. O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs. Colo.^Frank F. Crump. Dayton. O. — Matthews. IC W. 3rd St. Denver, Colo. — Daniels & Fisher. Denver. Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Detroit, Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons, Miami and Gratiot Aves. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Mass. Ave. ^__ Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, Mich. — H. A. Fisher. _^___ Kansas City — Geo. M. Kellogg Flower and Plant Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. 913 Grand Ave. Kansas City — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. Los Angeles, Calif.— J. W. Woltskill, 218 W. 4th St. Louisville. Ky. — Jacob Schulz, 550 S. 4th Ave. Milwaukee— C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. New York — David Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dards. 44tb and Madison Ave. New York — Alex. McConncll. 571 5th Ave. New York — Myer. Florist. 609 Madison Ave. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. 1415 Farnam St. Pittsburg, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co.. Keenan Bldg. Rochester, N. Y.— J. B. Keller Sons. 25 Clinton Ave. N. St. Louis — F. H. Weber, Boyle and Maryland Aves If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 320 The American Florist, .Sept. 3, SI. Loula— Young's. 1406 UUve St. St. Haul. Minn. — Holm & OIbou. SI. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San F rancisco — J. B. Boland. CO Kearney St. Terre Haute. Ind.— JoUn G. Helnl &. Son, 120 So. 7th St. Toronto. Can. — Dunlop's, i)G Yonge St. Washington — Blacklstone. Utii and H Sts. Washington— Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. St. Washington — Gude Bros. Washington— Geo. C. ShaHer. 14th and I Sts., N. W. BOILERS. New boUei-. 40 horse power, contains Bb ::.inch flues. 12 ft. long and 4 ft. in diameter, . ■heap. C. C. PoUworth Co.. Mlhvnnkee, Wis. Gem Citv Return Tubuular Firebox boilers. The Gem City Boiler Co., Dayton. O. BUILDING MATERIAL. Greenhouse construction, builders of modern greenliouBes. Myera & Co., 1122 Celj; Blilg., Philadelphia. Greenhouse construction and equipment. Ivlng Construction Co.. N. Tonnwanda, N. Y. GUTTERS Building material, hotbed sash, cypress, un- Klazed, 93c each; In doz. lots. 90c; glazed, Jl.Bo each; doz. lots, $1.60. Pine sash, ungliized, 90c; doz. lots. S5c; glazed, $1.00; doz. lots. $1.55 each. Building hardware, wire and wire fencing, bolts, biitchets. hammers, etc. Chi- cago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts.. Chicago. ^ Building material, cypress sash bars. Ten- nessee red cedar posts, pecky cypress benches. Hotbed sash and frames, ventilating apparatus, pipe flttings and all supplies needed In new or reconstruction work. Foley Mfg. Co.. Western Ave, and 28th St., Chicago. Building material. Cypress is far more dur- able than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 3- feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men furnished to superintend erection when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Ne- po nset. Boston. Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all ■ ypress semi-Iron frame or truss houses. Hot- bed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co.. 1133 Broadway, New York. Building material, cypress sash bars, green- bouse material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Monlnger Co., 902 Black- hawk St., Chicago. Cypress for greenhouse construction, benches, etc. Baker-Wakefield Cypress Co., Ltd., Plat- tenvlUe. L.I. Building material, greenhouse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- ington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 2642 Shef- aeld Ave., Chicago. ^ Building material, Louisiana cypress, pecky cypress, hotbed sash. S. Jacobs & Sons, 135 1 Flushing Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash. Hltchlngs & Co.. 1170 Broadway. N. Y. Gutters, Jennings' Improved Iron gutters. Dlller, Caskey & Keen, 6th and Berk Sts.. Philadelphia. Gutters, cast-iron. Lord & Burnham Im- proved V-shaped gutter with drip gutter attach- ment. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. Gutters, Garland's. A gutter with a reputa- t lon. Geo. M Garland Co.. Pes Plalnes. 111. INSECTICIDES . The B'umlgating Kind Tobacco Powder, $3 per bag 100 lbs. The H. A. Stoothoft Co.. Mount Vernon, N. Y. Fresh tobacco stems, in bales. 200 lbs., $1.50; 500 lbs., $3.50: 1.000 lbs., $6.50; ton. $12. S cbnrCf Bros.. Van Wert. Ohio. Insecticides. Carmen's Antlpest Insecticide and fungicide, $1.50 per gal. Perfection Chem. Co.. Flushing. N. Y. Aphlne. $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Geo. F,. Talniadge. Inc.. Madison. N. J. JUMPING BEANS. COAL. Coal Sunshine. Indiana Brazil Block. Poca- Iwntas. W. Virginia Splint. Youghiogheny and .Southern Illinois. U. C. Whitsett Coal &-Mm- ing Co.. 355 Dearborn St.. Chicago. ^ Coal, genuine Olympla Pocahontas, Anthra-Blt. Ideal coal for florists. Eldridge Coal Company. Telcpbope Harrison 5788. Coal, the better grades of Indiana and Illinois. Harrlsburg-Franklln Coal Co., Fisher Bldg., Chl- cagQ. , . GLAZING POINTS. Glazing points: See the point'/ Hold glass armly. Peerless glazing points are the best. No rights or lefts. Box of 1,000 points. 75c. Postpaid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Sleberfs zinc never-rust glazing points, 2 sizes, % and ■%, 40c per lb.; 16c extra by mail; 7 lbs.. $2.50; 15 lbs., $5 by express. Randolph & McClements, Baum and Beatty Sts., Pittsburg. Pa. , Glazing points. Lord & Burnham special glaz- ing nails (points). Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway. N. Y. Siehert's zinc glazing points, 40c per lb.; 5 lbs., $1.85: 20 lbs.. $7. Vaughan's Seed Store, Cllicnc o and New York- GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction of all kinds and con- servatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co., Western Ave. and 2 6th St.. Chicago. . Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hltchlngs & Co.. 1170 Broadway. New York. Greenhouse construction, cypress nxit ma- terial and all greenhouse flttings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. .Tohu C. Mon- lnger Co.. 902 Blackhawk St.. Cbicago. Greenhouse construction, semi-iron greenhouses. new truss houses. Iron frame houses. Lord & Hurnhnm Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. Mexican Jumping Beans. A great natural curiosity; placed in a warm place In show window will jump for weeks,, and draw cus- tomers: S5 per 1,000; eOc per 100, mailed. J. A. McDowell. Mexico City. Mex. MISCELLANEOUS. Meyer green sllkaline, $1.25 per lb., 8 spools to lb. Meyer violet thread for violets, $I.2.j per doz. spools of BOO yards each. John C. Me.ver Co., 1449 Middlesex St., Lowell. Mass. New Imported Florists' Baskets. The Rade- lein Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave. and Huron St., Chicago. 'i'wemlow's Old Knglish liquid putty. Ham- mond's Paint and Slug Shot Works. FishklU-on- Hudson. N. Y. ^ _^^ The Mastlu Automatic Whitewash and Spray Ing Machine. J. G. Mastln & Co., 31'24 W. Lake St.. Chicago. ___^ Blchmoud carnation supports. Eagle Machine W^orks. Richmond, Ind. Tile benches and tile bottoms. The Camp Conduit Co., Cleveland, O. Plant bed cloth, waterproof sheeting, hay caps, etc. Henry Derby, 123 F. Chambers St.. N. Y. Pulverized Sheep Manure. Sheep's Head Br and. Natural Guano Co., Aurora, 111. Pillshury's Carnation Staples. 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. PiUsbury, Galesburg, 111. PIPE. . Pipe, iron Httlngs, etc., galvanized Iron sash hluges. screw eyes, screw hooks, U-bolts, gal- vanized Iron buckles and wires. Fittings for purlin and ridge supports. Foley Mfg. Co., Western aud 26th, Chicago. __^ Pipes and flttings, cast Iron and wrought pipe, valves, elbows, pipe hooks, automatic air headers, etc. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broad- way, New Y'ork. Wrought pipe aud Uttiugs. heating boilers, valves. McArdle & Cooney. 507 Arch St., Phila- delphia^^ Iron tittlngs, patent Iron bench flttings and roof supports. Dlller, Caskey & Keen, 6th and Berk Sts.. Philadelphia. pipe and flttings. S. Jacobs & Sons, 133T Flushing Av e.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Pipe, valve rtltiugs- Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35tb and Iron Sts.. Chicago. POTS, PANS, ETC. "NUF SED." Beat red pots are made by Geo . E. Feustel. Falrport, Iowa. Pots, before buying write tor prices. Geo. Keller & Sons. 2014-22 Herndon St.. Chicago. Pots. Florist red. Peters & Heed Pottery Co. . Zanesvllle, O. Pots. Syracuse red. Syracuse Pottery Co.. Syracuse. N. Y. Pots, red standard. Paducah Pottery Co.. Paducah. Ky. Pots. Standard, all sizes. A. F. Kohr, 2934- 38 N. Leavitt St.. Chicago. The Rod Pot. C. C. PoUworth Co. All roads connect with Milwaukee. STAKES. Cane Stakes. Standard grade to 8 feet, per 100, S5c: 500 for $3; $5.50 for 1,000. Pipe stems about feet, per 100. 60c: per 1 OOO. $5. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago. BOOKS FOR FLORISTS The following books should be in every florist s :ind gardener's library. A good book on any subject in which you are specially interested is worth years of e«periencc and should be kept convenient for reference at all times. Send prices ouoted and we send the boolis. The Horticulturists' Rule-Book (L. H. Bailey). — Contains information valuable to all those engaged in any branch of horticulture. Illustrated. 312 pages. 75 cents. Steam Heating for Builders (Bald- win).- — Contains valuable data and hints for steam fitters and those who employ this method of heating. The 350 pages are fully illustrated. $2.50. Chrysanthemum Manual (Smith). —By an expert who has given his un- divided attention for twenty years to the improvement of the chrysanthemum and its culture in detail. Profusely il- lustrated. 40 cents. Hedges, Windbreaks, Etc (Powell). —A treatise on the planting, growth and management of hedge plants for country and suburban homes. A vol- ume of 140 pages, with twenty-two il- lustrations, so cents. Dwarf Fruit Trees (F. A. Waugh). — Their propagation, pruning and gen- eral management, adapted to the United States and Canada. It has 45 illustra- tions and 123 pages. 50 cents. He.\ting and Ventil-\ting Buildings. (Carpenter).— This book covers the en- tire subject most fully. In the prepa- ration of heating and ventilating plans it will be found a most valuable guide. $4.00. Celery Culture (Vaughan). — ^The important subject of celery culture is thoroughly covered in this illustrated pamphlet of 59 pages. The florist rais- ing young plants of celery and those who grow the plants to maturity will alike find it valuable. 50 cents. Cabb.\ges. Cauliflower .^nd Allied Vegetables (Allen). — The requirements of the important vegetables of the cab- bage tribe are given here very fully. The book also contains interesting chap- ters on seed raising, insects, pests and fungus diseases common to these plants. 50 cents. The Cii.TiuE ok Water Lilies and .Aquatic Plants (Henderson).— Grow- ers of hardy and tender water lilies and other aquatics will find this an e-xcellent guide in cultural and descriptive matters. The lists of varieties have been very carefully prepared. Handsomely illus- tiatcd. 50 cents. Everybody's Paint Book (Gardner). —The author has given in this book easily understood instructions for paint- ing; anything from a hoard fence to a tine rooiji and so well is it illustrated th:it almost every toe! a painter needs is shown and described. The perusal of tliis book will save much money to those who have a bent for this kind of work. It contains iSn ]inm's. $1. American Florist Co.324 Dearborn s.. It You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reterence Department, Write Us About It I igio. The American Florist. 321 Eldridge Coal Company SOLE AGENTS FOR %^ASs. Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. Among those from this city and vi- cinity who attended the annual con- vention of the S. A. F. were : Fredericli Goldring, president of the Florists' Club; E. P. Tracey, Fred A. Danker and W. W. Hannell and wife. William F. Roche, aged 25 years, manager for Fred A. Danker. 40-42 Maiden Lane, was drowned in Kinder- hook Lake on the afternoon of Au- gust 23 by the upsetting of his canoe. He had gone to the lake the day be- fore to spend two weeks' vacation and about 2 o'clock went out in his canoe. Some friends from the shore heard his cry for help and arrived on the scene in time to see him go down for the last time. Mr. Roche came from Provi- dence, R. I., to enter the employ of Mr. Danker about three years ago. The body was recovered the following af- ternoon in 25 feet of water by grap- pling. It was taken in charge by members of Albany Lodge, No. 40. B. P. O. E., of which Roche was a mem- ber, and held to await the arrival of his two brothers, one from Providence and the other from New York. Services were held on Friday evening in Rocke- feller's undertaking rooms, Rensselaer, prior to sending the body to Provi- dence for burial. The officers of Al- bany Lodge, No. 49, B. P. O. E., con- ducted the last sad rites. As a mark of respect to Mr. Roche the Albany Florists' Club decided to postpone its clambake, scheduled for August 28, for at least one week. R. D. Atlanta, Ga. The hot and dry weather of the first three weeks of August was broken on Friday, August 19, with a good rain. Outside plants and shrubbery were in a bad shape when no water could be had. Business is at a standstill now, giving store help a chance to rest. Cut flowers are coming in slow and good stock is hard to be had. Attentionll Glass BuyersII GREENHOUSE GLASS. Yon will save money if yon obtain our prices before yon bny. Qnality A. No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most dnrable white paint tor this pnrpose. Half barrels, (26 gallons) per gal., $1.70. 6 gal. paUs, per gal., $1.76 H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, WHOLBSALB GLASS AND PAINTS, Lend Distance Phone nd M< onroe 4994. 651-659 Washington Boulevard, GHIGA60. CYPRESS Is a wood that has come into very general use in Greenhouse Construction, Benches, Frames, Interior or Exterior Use Inquire of your local dealer, or write us. BAKER-WAKEFIELD CYPRESS CO, Ltd Manufacturers, PLATTENVILLE, LOUISIANA Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports ^ THE JENNINGS IRON GUTTER IMPROVEOj IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS Rw Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for Circulars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, S. W. Corner Sixth and Berk Streets. PHaADElPHIA, VENTILATING APPARATUS A STIC A ^iWiouscqiaan^ "USEJTMQWL F.O. PIERCE GO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK MASnCA is elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contractioo. Putty becomes bard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs with putty. Lasts lontfer tlianpntty. Easy to appl . The remodeling and new ice box at Westview Floral Co. is about com- pleted; the inside finishing of the store will be in plate glass mirrors set in Georgia white marble to match the new ice box. Erwin Gresham, manager of the Dahl store, will be married the last of Aug- ust to Miss Juanita Tyler. Nunally Co. had the past week a fine collection of Whitmani and Boston ferns in the window. Miss Nora "Wilson is off on a vaca- tion. G. M. A fintter With a Repatation lAji;^ .\Bk the man who has tried them. For further paiticulars. write to GEO. M. GARLAND CO., DES PLAINZS. nx. 824 The American Florist. Sept s. Providence. THE ItUSINESS. The condition of the cvitliower mar- ket here as compared with last week shows very little change either in funeral work, counter trade or the conditions of stock coming to this market. Tlie market is not over- loaded with the higher grade of blooms of the different kinds, but it is over- supplied with the poorer specimens of asters and gladioli. Although there are some fine specimens of both of the lat- ter flowers coming in and bring profit- able prices. The quality of roses of all kinds have improved somewhat of late and good stock of My Maryland, Killarney, Kaiserin, Richmonds and Pres. Carnots are to be had in quan- tities. The prices have an upward ten- dency for the firsts. Brides and brides- maid are beginning to come in, but are small and in very little demand. American Beauties of the new crop are shown in limited quantities and are small and short stem. Carnations are slightly more plentiful; these are from the new stock in field or green- houses and sell well at good prices. There is a very good demand for sweet pea of a good quality but there is none of this quality coming in and what is to be had is very poor. There is also a good demand for Bachelor buttons, but the supply is very small now. Cosmos, both pink and white, are coming in and selling well at good prices. Tuberoses are very plentiful and very little demand for them. Tri- tomas and hardy hydrangeas are very much used in window decoration of the flower stores, but there is not much demand for them. The golden glow chrysanthemum is seen in limited quantities and is soon bought up. The demand for lily of the valley is light and the same may be said of gardenias and orchids. There is plenty of this stock in the market to supply all de- mands. Green goods are plentiful and, as Is usual at all times, are used where there is call for cut flowers. There is a great influx of all kinds of garden flowers and a very light demand for them. The weather for the week up to Friday morning was very disagree- able dog-day weather, with a high temperature, plenty of humidity, and no rain. The temperature took a de- cided change Friday morning to fair and cooler. The storekeepers about here are an- ticipating a busy time next week as the convention of the Deeper Water "Ways of the Atlantic Coast is to be held here and great numbers of cele- brated men are coming to attend this affair. And it is expected great quan- tities of decorative plants and cut flowers will be used. Laurel and ever- green roping to the extent of 100,000 yards have been used so far in decor- ating buildings and streets. NOTES. The Field Naturalist Society of the city of Central Falls will hold its an- nual flower show next Monday and Tuesday. The details in connection with the show are almost complete and several additional classes will be in the competition. The principal mat- ter of interest is the competition among the members for the Isaac B. Lawton silver cup, which is given an- nually to the member having the best and most artistic flower bed in his lawn or garden. In addition to this trophy there are the Halworth, Driver, Miller, Willoughby and Pollock prizes, each of which will prove a strong in- centive for those who enter the com- petition for floral displays. Entries close Saturday afternoon. The demand for cut flowers of a first class quality at the city of Newport never was better than it has been for the past three weeks. Gardenias are in great demand for society events. The Superior Standard RETURN FLUE FIRE BOX BOILER contains more heating surface, and less water space tlian any otlier steel boiler. H of tbe heatiD£ surface is in tlie tubes. Ask the man that knows the one using different style boilers —names are yours for the asking. After using our boiler one season, you wlU say like all others: Nothing but "Superior" foF me. This boiler has given better satisfaction than any other boiler on the market MADE IN NINK (9) SIZES FOR HOT WATER. Send for catalo^ae and list of powers that are using thli boiler. THE SUPERIOR MACHINE fc BOILER WORKS, 840-850 SaperJor St., Chicago. The Gem City Return Tubular Firebox Boilers Are the most economical for Greenhouse heating. Send for descriptive matter and prices. THE GEM CITY BOILER CO. DAYTON, OHIO. BURNED CLAY Tile Benches and Tile Bottoms Gives results.Three styles of benches. incIudiDg Iron Pipe Frame, with Tile Bottom and Sides. Write for descriptive circular and delivered prices. Any size benches. Tile Sides THE CAMP Garfield Bide.. CONDUIT CO. Cleveland, O. APPJUUIUS I quMnanmaurwom. Boiler Flues 4 in. and other sizes, cleaned and trimmed ready for heating, retubing boilers or gutter posts. Prices right. .Mso sales Agent for Stuttle's Patem Clamp for joining flues. H. MUNSON, 506 NO. State Street. CHICAGO. ILL. There is a great demand for roses, hydrangeas, gladioli and asters, also tor decorative plants for social af- fairs. A new china aster grown by William Matson, gardener for Miss Alice Kettletas, a member of the Newport summer colony, was exhibited at a meeting of the Newport Horticulural Society during the weelc. Mr. Matson was awarded a first class certificate of merit for its excellent qualities. WILKS' Hot Water Boilers ARI THE MOST ECONOMICAI, Boiler for Greenhouses No Nl^t Fireman Reonlred wltlioar SELF-FEEDING HOT WATER BOILERS. Send (or Catalog and Prices. S, WILKS MFG. CO., 3603 Sblelda Ave. CHICAGO. Steel ReturnTubularBoilers The Most Economical Type of Boiler for Greenhouse Heating. Highly recommended by well-known florists. JOHNSTON HEATING CO., "^Tyoml"' Boilers oK^^" For GREENHOUSES See Our Catalog^ie* t^yiZl 6IBLIN & CO., Otica, N. Y. August Ericlvson, with N, D. Pierce, is about again well after falling down an open trap door in the store of E. J. Johnston & Co. Mr. Ericltson was laid up for two weeks and Mr. Brook, A igio. The American Florist. 325 Get Out Your Pencil And That New 1910 Handy=Hand Book of Greenhouse Material and get down to facts and figures concerning anything you need either to build or equip a greenhouse. You will find in it everything you need. It is not a book filled with ^ few scattering items bolstered up by pages of "hot air" concerning ourselves and the wonderful folks ~~ ^_^., we are. It's a -nrorking tool for every gro-wrcr, a tool you can't N itTord not to have hanging up in the handiest spot in your work room — it's a tool you will con- stantly use. If you haven't the new 1910 Kdition of this Handy Hand Book see to it that you send for it. Lord Bi Burnham Co., Irvington, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, N. Y. St. James Bldg. Tremont Bldg. Heel Bldg. The Rookery the manager at the store, settled all the bills satisfactorily without claim being made by legal proceedings. William Gray, gardener on the estate of Mrs. "William B. Leeds, received honorable mention for some new sweet peas which he exhibited. Asters of a first class quality were a glut on the market last Saturday and some exceptionally fine ones are coming in. Misa Rose Bates, bookkeeper at Geo. Johnson & Son, has returned from her vacation at Bristol. Nelson Pierson, of Norwood, is cut- ting an elegant crop of fine asters. The Standard Steam Trap Has established a record iMr above that of any other trap for florists; being very simple, dur- able and easily taken care of. Catalogues of the Trap, Duplex Gutter, and Standard Ventilat- ing Machinery, mailed fre« npom application. lUPPARD, Youni^stowB, 0. Send Advts. Early for Best Service. 326 The American Florist. Sept. 3, Uses of Portland Cement. A paper read by Edward 1>. Boyer of the Atlas I'ortlaud t'eiiu'Dt Co.. New York, liefore the eonveiitcon ot the Society of Atnerlean Flo rists. August 10-19. 1910. The uses of Portland cement con- crete have become so general as to have become almost universal and the knowledge of its value has been so thoroughly disseminated that a paper on the subject today is very apt to be filled with repetitions and contain very little new, or of intere.st to the listener. I had hoped today to present to you lantern slides of our valued collection of photographs of greenhouse con- struction, as I believe I could more successfully entertain you in this man- ner than any other, but in this I was disappointed, and I, therefore, beg your indulgence while for a few minutes I endeavor to give you the reasons why concrete in greenhouse construction is so eminently superior to that of any other material. Concrete has won its position as the building material of the future entirely on its merit. Whether in monolith, iii reinforced, in stucco or any of its varied forms it is entirely fireproof, absolutely vermin and frost proof, never requires repairs and saves fuel, as it retains heat and keeps out cold. To my mind its value as a material for the construction of little and useful things is mostly from the fact that it is plastic and easily worked, lending it- self to practically any design. Concrete is a mixture of cement, sand and gravel or crushed stone in varied proportions, depending only upon the strength desired, and when mixed with water and placed to remain undis- turbed, hardens into permanent stone. Good concrete does not alone depend on the cement — it is also necessary to have good sand and gravel, and by good sand and gravel I mean material free from clay, loam or vegetable mat- ter; in other words should be per- fectly clean and as a safeguard I con- sider it always well to wash these ag- gregates. Sand alone with cement makes good concrete providing the sand is a graded one, that is, from fine to coarse, and where tlie work is not thick, like in bench or table con- struction, 1 should consider the ce- ment and sand mixture the best, as with the fine aggregate you are less li- able to have voids in the finished work. For this class of work and for floors of greenhouses where the latter need not be over three inches in thickness, a one to three mixture will prove gen- erally satisfactory. In foundation work or in the moulding of hot bed frames a regular concrete can be used, composed of one part of Portland ce- ment, two and one-half parts of sand and five parts of screened gravel or crushed stone. Cinders from hard coal ash can be also used in the place of gravel or stone, but the cinders should be thoroughly washed and as free as possible from particles of unburned coal. All concrete for form work should be placed wet and spaded or puddled into place. It is very difficult in a paper of this character to specialize as every one of you have different problems, par- ticularly of design, confronting you or in contemplation, and I, therefore, feel that I can only cover the subject In a general way and outline the general rules for the use of concrete In con- struction such as you are engaged. In greenhouse construction concrete is particularly adaptable, especially in the interior where the constant use of water tends to the very rapid decay of wood, and in consequence where wood is used as for instance in the tables or benches that contain moist earth It is short-lived and in constant need of repair. Concrete when once placed never needs repair. Water instead of damaging, improves it, and the un- sightliness of rotten side-boards is en- ™' KROESCHELL BOILER IS THE ONLY PERFECT HOT WATER BOILER. ( NOT CAST IRON ) Haa water In iront, ildes, top and a water back. Made In 16 ilzes, heating 6,000 to 60,000 square feet of glass to 60° at 15° below rero. Prices and cataloEue on application. KROESCHELL BROS. GO. 452 W. Eri« SI. CHICAGO. Pecky Cypress Pecky Cypress is the greatest money saver discovered in years. Will last at least three times as long as any other wood for bench material. We can make immediate shipments at all times from our large stock. 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T. tirely eliminated and the unlformness of it all lends to the general appear- ance and proper upkeep. The usual foundation for a green- house building need not be over 10 inches broad and only deep enough to be below the frost line which, of course, varies in different sections of the country, and this concrete as stated before, to be one part cement, two and one-half sand and five gravel or stone mixture. We will take as an example the house described in The Atlas Port- land Cement Co.'s book, "Concrete Construction About the Home and on the Farm," which is assumed to be a total width of 16 feet. The ridge pole The Richmond Carnation Support Beats nW others in sim plicitv of constructioD ease of adjustment quick asst- m- bline. and is ilie only ooe that can be quickly and easily loosened when stuck with acids. Write for prices; also on 'Mum and Rose Stakes. EAGLE IVIACHINE WORKS RICHMOND, IND. SIEBERT'S ZmC Never Rnst GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last forever. Over 30,000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of flass slipping. Effective on large or small elass, gasy to drive. Easy to extract. Two sizes 56^ana ... 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. for $230 15 lbs. for $5.00. by express. Forsale by the trade. RANDOLPH & McCLSMENTS, SncceSSOfS to Cbas. T. Slebert. Baiim & Beatty Sts., Pittsburg should be six inches wide by eight inches deep of the same proportions of concrete as above, reinforced with two one-half-inch steel bars. The beams should be two and one-half inches by nve inches, extending from ridge pole to side wall and reinforced with a one-half-inch steel bar which will be sufficiently strong to support the sashes. The side walls can be McArdle & Cooney 507 Arch Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wrought Pipe and Fittings. Heating Boilers, Valves. And all Appliances for GREENHOUSE HEATING. Catalogue on Application. seven inches thick to the height re- quired. Eight-inch square posts rein- forced with four one-half-inch bars in each corner, placed at ten feet Inter- vals will support the ridge pole. The concrete greenhouse pictured in the same book referred to at West- wood, N. J., and of which I have a 328 The American Florist. Sept. J, photograph here, arc of this construc- tion and as you will note have no wood to decay or burn in their entire con- struction. The concrete in this in- stance is not particularly pleasing from the fact that care was not exercised in spading the wet concrete against the outside of the forms and by not reme- dying this with a mortar plaster after the forms had been removed. The tables can be made in one mem- ber by casting in one continuous piece of concrete, or they can be constructed in parts. There is no particular ad- vantage of one over the other, although the former is probably the cheaper. ■When cast in one piece two and one- half inches is the proper thickness and various concrete can be used for the purpose, and taking cost into consid- eration, the mi.\ture would depend on the available aggregates. As previously stated, my preference for this work would be one part cement, three graded sand mixture; but one part cement, two sand and four cinders if properly reinforced with wire fabric or one-quarter-inch rods about six inches apart, would serve the purpose, al- though more difficult for the unskilled to place and not as dense as the ce- ment and sand mixture. The tables should always have holes or slots at the bottom to facilitate the drainage of the water. In the cases where sep- arately molded slabs are used the cracks between the slabs will supply sufficient drainage. Greenhouse trays for supplying the necessary amount of moisture required are most satisfactory if constructed of concrete, as they also will not rot or shrink when they become dry, and need no attention but to keep filled. They can also be easily made an attractive and decorative feature of the green- house. These trays can be made like the slabs for the tables, only that they should be brushed on the inner surface with a layer of pure cement mixed to a consistency of cream, immediately after the forms are removed. Concrete cold frames or hot bed frames are also the most desirable, again because they will not rot like wood, and be absolutely permanent. These walls need not be over four inches thick with three-inch division walls for the window rests and can be composed of the same concrete mixture as for outside walls. AH these founda- tions should be carried below the frost line. Concrete lends itself to decorative purposes very admirably, and concrete veranda boxes for flowers and vases are very frequently seen now, not only on stone or cement houses, but also on frame. They too need not be renewed every year or two, but will last for- ever. In conclusion I wish to reiterate that concrete for the particular work in which the majority of you are in- terested is the ideal material and when you once familiarize yourself with its use you will adopt it in all your con- struction work. MABBLEHEAD, MASS. — A Splendid exhi- bition of dahlias from the Rawson Dah- lia Farm was on exhibition at Shep- ard's pharmacy and attracted much at- tention. There was a centerpiece made of three parts, each round, and form- ing a triangle having the letters "R. D. F." in three varieties of red dahlias on a golden glow background and sur- mounted by two little American and Spanish flags. Among the many hand- some flowers, including Old Glory and Queen Wilhelmina, were found six va- rieties named after the competing yachts in the Spanish-American races. The Cima, a large, bright, lemon shade, and the Harpoon, a mixture of magenta and white, while the Beaver is a large double cream white, and for the Span- ish yachts the Chonta is a large white, the Papoose a large crimson and for The ''Meyer Green Silkaline'' BEST /N THr jiJOHNCMEYER'^CO. I BOSTON, MM.Si; ■i' tOtttt'ARi.ii is the only Green Thread that should be used by florists and growers. It is graaranteed hill weight and full measure. Also Violet Thread for tying up Vio- lets. Price of both, $1.26 per lb. For sale by all first-class supply houses. If your dealer does not carry it in stock, write us direct, giving us his name. JOHN C. lEYER & CO., i449 Middlesex St.. Lowell, Mass. The Hastin Automatic Whitewash and Spraying Machine Is Reliable, Practical and Darable The tank is made of ealvanized sheet steel, and in brass. The pump is of brass tbrouKhout, simple and powerlul. The mixing device keeps the conteets of tha tank well stirred up from slart to finish. When the machine is filled to within six inches of the top. a few strokes of the pump will compress enough air in the tank to produce a continuous mist-like spray fer 15 minutes. All parts are made to gauge and may be had for repairs. Ask your dealer about our Extension Hose, Extension Rods, and the Mastin Wtlltewash Nozzle for Bordeaux mixture. Sold through Seedamec, Dealers in Florists' and Poultry Supplies. J. G. MASTIN S CO.. 3124 West Lake SI, CHICJiGO, ill. Carman's raSKTICIDI AND niNGICIDI ror the Garden, Orchard and Greenhonae Non-poisoDoue and harmleBS to veretation, Killa Oicen m. Aphides, Bark Uct, Thrlps Meal; Bod, Red Spider, Scale, Wire Worms, Ant* and Slu^. This is lie grower's Friund. Handy to use. cheap aod effective, mixes readily in water. Destroys all insect pests and keeps down filth. Circulars on appli- catioD. $1.50 per gallon. .^Iso in quarts, half Kallons and in bulk. PESVECTION CHEMICAL CO., IXUSHINO, N. Y. I ^ are easy to kill with The fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 lbs. Satisfaction guaranteed or money back; why try cheap eubBtituteB that raabera do not dare to guarantee ? THE H. 1. 8T00TI0FF CO., MOUNT TERNON, H. T. APtllN[ Does destroy Green, Black and White Fly, Red Spider, Thrips, Mealy Bug and Scale. It has no equal as a general insect- icide for the greenhouse pests, which will soon make their appearance again . If your supply house does not handle Aphine, write for name of nearest selling agent. Aphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON, N. J. Now Ready— New 1910 Edition THE TRADE DIRECTORY Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada. PRICE: $3.00. postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO the Mosquito II the national colors of red and yellow were shown in about equal parts. The display was certainly worth seeing and everyone was pleased at the large size of the flowers and their great beauty. This exhibit was put in place under direction of Mr. "Walters, who has charge of the Raw- son farm. THE BEST Bug Killer and Bloem Saver For FKOOF Write lo P. R. PALETHORK COMPANY, OweasborB. Ky. LONDON, ENQ.— Lady Angela Forbes, a prominent member of society, opened up a flower shop in this city. She is a sister of the Duchess of Sutherland and of the Countess of Warwick. Her for- mer husband was Col. James Stewart Forbes. i The Amerigm ftoM Rmsrina is "the Prow of the IIbssbI; there may be mare comfort Rmidsliips, but we are the Srst to touch Unknown Seas.' Vol. XXXV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 10, 1910. No. 1162 The American Florist Twenty-sixth Year. Copyright, 1910, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Matter Nov. 11 1891, at the Post OfQce at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Evbrt Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. Long Distance Phone : Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Sabsorlptlon, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada, S2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. society; of American florists and ornamental horticulturists. Officers — F, R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. V'., Pros.; Fred W. Vick. Rochester, N. Y.. Vic- Pres.: H. B. Dorner.. Urbana. III.. Sec'y: Wm. F. K.asting. Buffalo. N. V., Treas. Officers-Elect— Geo. Asmus. Chicago, Prc-s.; Richard Vincent, Jr., Baltimore, Md.. Vice- Pres.; H. B. Dorner. Urbana, III., Secy; Wm. F. Kasting Buffalo, N. V,, Treas. Next meeting at Baltimort-, Md., August, 1911. Second National P'lower Show, Boston, Mass.. March 27April 1, 1911. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual convention and exhibition, in conjunc- tion with the Morris County Gardeners' and Florists* Society, Morristown. N, J., November 2. 3 and 4, 1910. Elmer D. Smith. Adrian. Mich., President: C. W. Johnson Morgan Park. 111., Secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at Boston. Mass., March, 1911 Fred. Burki. Pittsburg. Pa.. President; A. F. J. Baur, Thirty- eighth St. and Senate Ave.. Indianapolis. Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next aoDual meeting and exhibition at Bos- ton, March 1911. Wm. H, Elliott. Brighton. Mass.. President; A. Farenwald, Rcslyu, Pa. Vice President. Benjamin Hammond,- Fishkill, OD-HudsoD. N. Y.. Secretary. Turn Your Surplus Stocks Into Cash By Advertising in the Ready Reference Department. HALF HOUR CHAPTERS FOR PLANT GROWERS cinerarias and Calceolarias. The treatment of young cinerarias and calceolarias is practically the same as regards the atmospheric con- ditions, both liking a cool, airy and moist house or frame and shade from bright sunlight. But the cinerarias are stronger growing than the calceo- larias and easier to manage in the ear- lier stages, being less liable to damp off at the stem. Both are peculiarly at- tractive to slugs and small snails and if these pests are in a house or frame they find these plants by instinct and in a single night will do untold mis- chief. This necessitates the man in charge going round at night regu- larly with a lantern and destroying all he can find. Tops of cabbage or let- tuce leaves or cut potatoes should also be laid around and examined daily. Considerable care is needed in water- ing the young stoclt and, if the atmos- phere is kept moist, it is far easier to overwater than not. Light spraying overhead daily is of great assistance, and a little soot and lime should be sprinkled around the frame or bench on which they are grown. Chinese Primulas. Many people still prefer the old Primula Chinensis in its modern forms to the obconica varieties, and there can be no doubt that it makes a finer looking plant, though it cannot compare with P. obconica as a genu- inely useful market plant. The old idea of a pyramidal plant will be spoilt if the advancing center spike of bloom is taken out, but a far finer specimen from a market grower's point of view will be produced. It is early yet to speak of this, but it will not be long before the spikes appear in the earliest potted plants, and in or- der to get all the growth possible into them the spike should be pinched out before it begins to lengthen. Soon after this the plants will be ready to go into their flowering pots, using a compost of good light loam, sand and well dried cow manure. A liberal admixture of leaf mould is an excel- lent addition if it is at hand. Plants that are to be sold in small pots or used for decoration should not, of course, have the center spike removed, as this one makes a far better and more symmetrical specimen than the succeeding spikes. These plants will not be so forward as the others and many growers will be potting them into 2-inch now. The same treatment is suitable for all, a light, well venti- lated house or frame, with shade from bright sunlight and ample water. In potting see that the crowns are not buried on the one hand or left so high that they swing about. The soil should come just high enough to support the plants without any other assistance. Sowing Cyclamen Seed. From the middle of August to the middle of September is generally recognized as the proper time for sow- ing cyclamen seed. Seed sown much earlier than this results in plants that flower prematurely and irregularly, while later sown plants are not usu- ally on time for Thanksgiving the fol- lowing year. At least 15 months should be allowed to produce che large, healthy specimens that are needed by present day market plant growers and every week of the time has to be made the most of if the best results are to be attained. For many years we have taken the trouble to dibber the seeds of cyclamen in singly at about an inch apart in the flats or seed pans and we have no intention of departing from this custom. It al- lows of the plants being left in the seed bed until one or two of the char- acter leaves and a number of roots have been produced and such plants can be potted more easily and will not check like plants that are crowded in the seed bed and have to be shifted when only in the seed leaf. In sowing the seed use a dibber with a shoulder on it about one quarter of an inch from the blunt point, as this will in- sure their being all at the right depth. Place the flats in a temperature of about 60° at night and water moderately, covering the surface with paper or moss until the seeds begin to germinate. 330 The American Florist. Sept. lo, Bedding: Geraniums. The abnornitUly dry weather during the first growing months for the stock plants of geraniums has resulted in their being smaller than usual at this time, but the recent rains have started them growing and it there are no signs of frost for a few more weeks they will rapidly make up the leeway they have lost and there will be plenty of stock. We usually root a great per- centage of the stock outside in August, but will have to depend upon inside rooted cuttings this year. The stock should be in better condition than us- ual owing to the continued sunshine ripening the growth well and growers will have an excellent chance this year to take their cuttings just at the right time before they get too soft and green. There is a correct condition of the geranium wood, well known_^ ex- perienced growers, but difficult to de- scribe, when it roots easily, freely and with certainty, hardly a cutting miss- ing out of thousands. A degree or two harder or softer and they will not root nearly so well, while there will be more loss even with the best of care. Although the statement may perhaps meet with opposition "we are convinced that more geranium cut- tings are lost through being kept too dry in the earliest stages than too wet. The cutting drys out, the cells lose their power of taking up moisture, consequently the cutting damps off, though the primary cause is too little water. Cuttings in the right condition can hardly be overwatered for the first week or two and, if in the open, they should be exposed to the full sun. Under glass little shading is needed, of course, but it is easy to overdo it and the more light and air allowed as soon as roots are formed the better. When cuttings are very green and the weather is dull, it is safest to rub off the little bract-like processes on the stems before inserting, as these often decay and start the cuttings damping off. When the root Is firm and the weather good it is not worth while. Benched Boston Ferns. Where young stock was planted out early in the benches and was to be re- moved to make room for winter stock, the plants should now be potted and will make fine stock for early sales. It pays to put careful men at this work and allow the proper time for carrying it out. Only lift as many as can be attended to in an hour or so and have them laid carefully in flats to be taken to the potting bench, keep- ing as much soil as possible on the roots. They should be selected ac- cording to size and given pots that they will fill or furnish easily. Too small pots will starve the growth, while if placed in pots too large they never look well. For the first couple of weeks after potting keep the plants rather close and in a moist atmos- phere, gradually inuring them to the usual temperature and atmosphere of a well ventilated house. THE RETAIL TRADE Conducted by Robt. Kift. Philadelphia, Pa. New York, N. Y. — The International Floral Association was incorporated here to do a general horticultural and floral business, capital stock, ^.50,000; incorporators : P. Armitage, J. M. Betts und A. H. Montegriffo, Jr., all of New York city. With the Chicago Retailers. Summer dullness prevails in the Chi- cago retail stores, so many of the usual patrons being either out of town or not entertaining to any extent. But with it all there is more business doing than usual at this season and every one is satisfied with the amount of the turnover. Many are taking ad- vantage of the dull time to clean and repaint the stores in readiness for the fall business which promises to be good. Conventions of various kinds have made a remarkably good sum- very good here and altogether Mr. Mangel reports an exceptional sum- mer business. H. C. Rowe also has a run in good funeral work and car- ries this out in his own excellent style. Calling on the Bohannon Floral Co. we found Mr. Bohannon had not re- turned from his vacation, but every- body around the store seemed busy. A. Lange was making an excellent display of all the popular, seasonable stock and his help are returning from their vacations. T. McAllister reports a very pleasant time in Pittsburg and Uniontown, Pa., Cleveland, and other cities. Miss Olson, the bookkeeper, here, daughter of Mons Olson of the Poehlmann Co.'s force, has gone for BASKET OF EASTER LILIES AND WHITE HYACINTHS. B\ .Andrew McAdams Chicago. raer's business generally and all are looking forward with perfect confi- dence. John Mangel, of Monroe and Wa- bash avenue, certainly deserves the greatest credit for keeping his win- dows in first-class condition and he al- ways draws the crowd. Last week he had a magnificent wreath of the choicest water lilies and hydrangea paniculata, the great billowy masses of hydrangea forming an ideal setting for the water lilies which were cer- tainly superb. A large crowd was at- tracted daily both to this and the elegant stock displayed in the other windows. The wreath was surround- ed with choice crotons, elegant stock well colored. Funeral work has been a western trip, taking in Pasadena, Los Angeles and other California points. Funeral work has been very good here of late. Ganger & Gormley. while admitting that trade is dull just at present, say they have had the finest summer's business of their career, beginning well with June weddings and keeping up right along. Lubliner & Trinz were showing good stock of asters, gladioli and other choice flowers and said business was keeping up well. At the Fleischman Floral Co.'s store on Jack- son boulevard, cleaning up was in progress but so thoroughly were the decorations in this store carried out that but little in the way of renovat- ing is ever required, washing off be- rgio. The American I'lorist, 331 ing about all that is necessary. Mr. Rubel states that the trade in orchids is constantly increasing^ here and at present, at least, he is not able to ob- tain all they can sell locally. But the eastern stock shipped in is not nearly as satisfactory as the local flowers. A Suggrestlon for the Table. No way of decorating a dinner ta- ble if oval or circular can be prettier than ornamenting it with a handsome arch, which is, moreover, by no means difficult to arrange effectively. The size of the arch itself must, as a matter of fact, be proportionate to tistically. The fine large water lily with the cactuses and leaves of the lily for the edge make an odd setting for the space below the center of the arch. At either end bank small minia- ture ferns — a few fronds of maiden hair fern could be used to give it a touch of daintiness. A pink water lily is placed in a tube of water arranged in wet moss anfl tied with a pink rib- bon made of a chiffon shower for each guest. The arch made of passion flower vines with a low, flat, oblong basket beneath is effective for sadness. Red geraniums can be used effectively as A BRIDAL BOUQUET OF LILIES. the size of the table on which it is to be placed, and the size iiaving been de- termined, next comes the material of which the arch is to consist. This should be strong wire, stiff enough to keep its form without bending, and each end should be inserted in a piece of iron or lead in the form of a large flat weight which forms the stand. These supports should each he placed in a circular zinc pan and packed with wet green moss. The zinc pans should be painted green. The next to be considered are the creepers with which the wire arch is to be covered. Of this class of plants there is such a variety that it would be impossible to enumerate all that are suitable for the purpose. Place two pink cactuses and water lilies in a low, flat dish, arranging them ar- a border for the oblong basket to give it a touch of brightness — even the yel- low pansy can be used attractively — that is the small variety bunched would be attractive. Scarlet cactus blooms and trusses of stephanotis should be placed alternately with a touch of Spiraea Japonica and ledges around the edge; resting on the table should be fronds of maiden hair fern. Scarlet begonias and maiden hair can be used effectively in this arrange- ment with a touch of lily of the valley if a trumpet shape vase is to be used in connection with the lower flat ar- rangement. This idea can be greatly elaborated on; take for instance orchids — the catt- leya — using the small white orchid for the arch and banking the grow- ing orchids at the base of each side of the arch. Small tendrils can be ex- tended from the center of the arch and dainty touches here and there of as- paragus making a very handsome set- ting. A. E. KXUNDEB. Lilies for the Home Garden. -""^ Concluding portion of a paper read before the Massachusetts Horticultural Society by B S Miller, Wading River, N. Y., March 12, 1910. Many lilies cannot stand our hot dry summers, coming from cool, moist ra- vines or mountain sides, borders of streams, or other places where the drainage is natural and perfect. To succeed with such, we must imitate nature. Aesop told the gardener of his master, Xanthus, that : "The earth is step-mother to those plants which are incorporated into her soil, but mother to those which are her own free production." This may be the reason why our own native species are capable of withstanding the severity of our winters, while those from foreign coun- tries are not. Tlie late Peter Hanson of Brooklyn, for whom our beautiful Hansoni was named, was one of the most successful growers in this country, growing from 1S70 to 1S85 all the varieties known at that time. He planted them in properly constructed rock-works where they had moisture and shade for the bulbs, thus imitating their native habitats. I vis- ited him one summer morning at 6 o'clock, his only leisure time, and saw his success with many varieties which baffled the skill of others. The late Peter Barr, when visiting this country, insisted that we should cover our lilies with lath shades. This is good for varieties which cannot .stand our dry, hot days of summer, but there is no need to do it with spf ciosum, tigrinum, elegans, Bateman- niae, and auratum, in field culture, as we have grown them successfully with- out artificial shading, with the two- horse cultivator thoroughly and often stirring the soil, supplying and con- serving the moisture where needed. The amateur has to accomplish this by other means as did Hanson and others by mulching and shading. I have found excelsior an excellent mulch, using it thinly on seed beds, and thicker on older stock; it is neat and clean; weeds can be easily removed or it can be taken off while the weeds are pulled and the soil stirred and then replaced. Coarse manure, peat, cocoa fibre, leaves, etc. may be used. A common practice among amateur cultivators is to plant lilies in shrubberies, with good .results. Care should be exercised in selecting a good location for the lily bed to have it well drained, for no lilies can thrive in ground that is water soaked. Even those growing in swamps or on the margins of brooks are found growing in the surface soil, above the water or often In the sphagnum where the medium is aerated. Lilies in their native habitats grow in a variety of soils. It doesn't matter so much what the soil is, so long as there is the requi- site amount of moisture and plant food during the growing season, and per- fect drainage at all times. This is a very important matter and if not at- tended to, failure is inevitable. Our Long Island soil is naturally drained, but where this is not the case care should be taken to plant where water will not settle or where the bulbs 332 The American Florist. Sept, lo^ may be kept comparativtly dry when at rest. It" water settles about the bulbs it will either rot them, or when freezing will disintegrate them. This may be obviated by planting on side hills or in raised beds. Hanson's sys- tem overcame all ditliciilties along this line. Any soil that will grow good crops of other flowers or vegetables will grow good lilies, if plenty of fertiliz- ing material is used. Much difference of opinion exists on this point. Some advise stable, some cow-manure: others neither, using peat or leaf mould alone; and some advise commercial fertilizers. We use a compost of vegetable mat- ter and animal manures, making up the pile in winter, and using it the fol- lowing fall, turning it well in the mean- time. It is thoroughly rotted and would nearly all pass through a sieve of one-inch mesh. We find we can use this on all lilies, even seedlings and sets, plowed in for the large bulbs and forked in for the beds of sets and seed- lings. We use it also for top dressing and mulching in summer. I think the commercial fertilizers containing the various elements of plant food are beneficial if thoroughly incorporated in the soil. Much depends on the time and man- ner of planting. The best time to plant lilies is when the tops have ripened and the leaves have fallen, and a greater measure of success results if they can be planted as soon as dug, before the bulbs or their roots get dry. But this is impossible with bulbs not at hand. In the case of Japan bulbs, their season is such that they cannot ripen the bulbs and get them to us be- fore December, when the ground is frozen. Then they have to be kept un- til spring, or if they are expected, the bed can be prepared and covered with a heavy mulch to keep out the frost, when on the arrival of the bulbs they can be put in on a mild day. Few bulbs are kept over winter in as good condition as they were in the fall, ex- cept in cold storage. The amateur and dealer who must keep them on hand often do not have a proper place to keep them and they come out in the spring in too weak a state, to survive more than one season. In the case of lilies from India and the Philippines it is still worse. Of importations of L. Philippinense arriving in July, not over 10 per cent grew and those in a crippled condition, and none survived to grow the following year. Some years ago it was stated that 70 per cent of L. auratum failed in England and 90 per cent in America in customers' hands the first season; but since the Japanese liave allowed the bulbs to come to maturity before digging, there has been much less loss. Lilies are often planted too near the surface in our dry climate. All lilies emit roots from the stems above the bulbs for the support of the stems, and to assist the bulb in nourishing the stem, leaves, and flowers. Now, the more vigorous those roots are the finer the growth and bloom will be. Thf depth should be at least three inches for the small bulbs like tenuifo- lium, concolor, coridion, and our east- ern native lilies. The larger bulbs should be planted deeper, six to eight inches for tigers, auratums, speciosums, etc.; while Henryi. Hum- boldtii, Washingtonianum, and others having large bulbs, from eight t" 12 inches. Washingtonianum is found growing from 12 to 20 inches deep in Its native habitat. We now come to the subject proper of our talk, "Lilies for the Home Gar- den." We would find every variety of the family beautiful if we could grow them, for, quoting from the "Gar- den's Story," Peter Henderson says : "The lily has no poor relations, and in a general collection of species all that can be imagined desirable and perfect in floral forms will be realized. Indeed, it is beautiful in all its varied forms; ancf when we consider that ex- cept one or two species it is a flower with no insect pests, the lily may well be regarded as one of the greatest trea- sures of the hardy flower garden." The following species and varieties can be recommended, most of which are too Branching Lily. well known to need any description : L. candidum. — The Madonna or an- nunciation lily. The white lily has al- ways been a favorite. It has been the theme of the poets, the model of the painters, and the symbol of purity. L. Chalcedonicum. — The scarlet mart- agon or Turk's cap, said by many writ- ers to be the "lily of the field." L. martagon, album, and Dalmaticum are attractive and beautiful when well grown. These three species are of easy culture and thrive if left undisturbed; they have been in cultivation over three centuries. L. excelsum (testaceum), a cross be- tween candidum and Chalcedonicum, is worthy of a place in every garden. It inherits all the good qualities of both parents. L. Auratum. The hill lily and varie- ties are grand members of the family and well repay any care bestowed upon tin m. These, with the speciosums, de- light in peat. The type is well known and appreciated. Conspicuous among the varieties are : Rubro-vittatum, Vlr- ginale, Wittei, and Platyphyllum. One of the finest of the auratum varieties, Parkmani, raised' by Francis Parkman of Boston, is almost lost to cultivation in this country. Hardly less grand and beautiful are the various forms of speciosum : Rubrum or Roseum, and Al- bum are the common varieties, but equally easy of culture are the finer ones : Melpomene, Magnificum, Kract- zeri, and Opal. Many of the type of elegans, which now includes Thunber- gianum, are of the easiest culture, thriving in any soil and under diflBcul- ties which would be death to some lilies. The sturdiest are Robusta, Leon- ard Joerg, Bicolor, Atrosanguineum, Aurora and Midnight, Alice Wilson (lemon colored, broad-petaled, one of the handsomest of the group), Wil- snni (the talles-t and latest to bloom, apricot tintea with purple spots). The most beautiful of all is Prince of Or- ange (a spotted form of a soft, pleas- ing buff tint, very dwarf) and Peter Barr, a new and beautiful orange spot- ted form. The lily most frequently seen in old gardens is the tiger lily. It will grow and thrive under any amount of neg- lect; in fact, it is naturalized along roadsides in many places on Long Island. In addition to the type, the variety splendens, with taller stems and larger flowers, and the form with double flowers are showy and worthy a place in our gardens. The coral lily of Siberia, L. tenuifolium, is a graceful and showy lily, blooming from the mid- dle to the last of June. It grows from one to two feet high, with six to eight flowers, about two inches across, coral red in color. Lilium Batemanniae is a sturdy grower, with upright cup-shaped flowers, pure apricot color. A white lily with upright flowers is unknown. In 1889 Dr. Henry sent from China to Kew Gardens, a new lily which flow- ered that summer and was named Lil- ium Henryi. It is similar to the speci- osums and Is popularly known as the yellow speciosum. Although it has been cultivated for 20 years, it is yet rare and high in price. It is very hardy, thriving where speciosums and tigrin- ums grow. Strong bulbs throw up stims four to six feet high, with a wealth of green foliage and a pyra- midal corymb of six to ten orange-yel- low flowers. Lilium Wallace! has a beautiful ver- milion orange colored cup-shaped flow- er, spotted with maroon-colored, raised dots. A late bloomer, very healthy and of easy culture. The true type of Lil- ium longiflorum is very satisfactory in the garden. The forcing variety, Har- ris!, is not so amenable to outside cul- ture. Lilium Davuricum is a little known lily, often confounded with um- bellatum, from which it is disinct. It re.seinbles Philadelphicum more than umbellatum. A good grower, with six to eight erect scarlet flowers with black spots, blooming in July. Lilium Hansoni is one of the hai'bin- gers of spring, starting into growth the first warm days. It is of easy culture and very attractive. Of our many na- tive lilies, but few will thrive well un- I der ordinary treatment. The following igio. The American Florist. 333 LILIES AT POEHLMANN BROS. CO.'S, MORTON GROVE, ILL., TEN DAYS BEFORE EASTER. succeed best : The superbum or meadow Turk's cap is a grand plant when es- tablished and well fed.j It grows from four to si.x feet tall and bears from six to 25 flowers. The graceful meadow lily, Lilium Canadense, and varieties Flavum, pure yellow, and Rubrum, dark red, grow and flower well in cul- tivation. The panther lily, Lilium pardalinum, a native of California, yields readily to cultivation and is very showy when established. Many other beautiful lilies will repay the cultivator for the trouble bestowed, but the fore- going list will afford a succession of bloom and well repesents the lily fam- ily in the home garden. Curious LUy FreaK. Wm. J. Halliday, the well-known florist of North Charles street, Balti- more, had a curious exception to the usual growth of lilies in a lot of For- mosums forced for Easter in his green- houses on the Old Liberty road, near Walbrook. The lilies were received in August from the H. F. Michell Co., of Philadelphia, and were planted at once. They were of 0-8 size, and the general crop was satisfactory, but the speci- men in question, as it grew in stature, "branched, a very unusual, if not un- known thing with lilies, and gave 12 perfect flowers. The true lily is an endogen and does not branch, at least so far as the concurring experience of those who are familiar with such plants goes. The accompanying illustration shows the plant in full bloom and the branching stalks are plainly discern- ible. [Although very unusual we have known at least one other instance of Lilium longiflorum producing a branched stem. Ed. A. F.] THE VIOLET. Work Among the Violets. The dry, hot weather of July and early August gave the single violets in the field a most dejected appear- ance, for not only were the plants checked in growth and small for the season, but red spider had been get- ting in its work and the yellowing leaves and general dried-up appear- ance were anything but pronisiiig. But the cool nights and the rains have altered all this considerably and the plants have a far better appearance now. By planting time there is every probability that they will be quite up to the average and the prospect for flowers is good owing to the crowns being so well developed. In a season like the present, when the plants have not any great amount of growth, we believe that earlier planting than usual will be an advantage and those growers who like to see a little frost before planting heavy foliage plants need not be anxious about them this time. The double varieties that have been kept under glass right along, shaded and kept as cool as possible, are look- ing strong and well and the opening of the flowering season should show fine stock. The violet is naturally a shade-loving plant and the somewhat tender foliage of Marie Louise and similar kinds will not stand the bright sunlight that California and the sin- gles generally will. But light they must have and a grower who shades his houses too heavily does so at the expense of flowers and will probably have to be content with a fine crop of foliage. Not only has the grower to shade to prevent injury to the fol- iage, but also to keep the temperature as low as possible without putting on full air or causing draughts. The shading, ventilating and damping of a violet house at this time of year have not to be considered separately. The skilled and careful grower, while knowing full well that all the air at command would not be too much for his plants, is well aware that if he put it on he would suck out all the atmospheric moisture. While his plants may be needing water in plenty he knows that if he overwaters his beds the air may become stagnant and cloudy the next day and draw up the foliage and make the flowers of poor color. It is absolutely useless for any one to try and give advice that is suited to all occasions. The grower is on the spot, knows the root condition of his plants, knows what the soil is capable of and how much of it there is in the border. None of these things are known to the stranger who is giving advice and so the grower who expects to get good results from following exactly directions laid down in books or papers is liable to fall down when 334 The American Florist. Sept. 10, it comes to getting good stoclc. Con- sider the soil, watch the weather and do everything in moderation is the best advice we can give the violet grower now. Because a light water- ing gave the plants an improved ap- pearance, do not think that a heavy one will be better. It may so m^st- en the beds that they will not dry out for a week or more and then we plants in greater quantity in the fu- ture than they have in the past. Several of Wilhelm Pfltzer's novel- ties were submitted for the inspection of the floral committee with the re- sult that three awards of merit were secured, one each for Buropa, Grafin Degenfeld and Karl Luz. The first named, Europa, is a charming novelty with practicall.v pure white blossoms, HOUSE OF LILIES GROWN BY HARRY I. FAUST, MERION, PA. may look for yellow leaves and poor colored flowers. A little soot and lime is a splendid thing around the violet house, sweetening the a.ir and sup- plying some food as well as being very distasteful to insects. But here again use it in moderation— a little is good while a heavy dose may prove fatal to many plants. Always keep the surface soil cultivated to allow the air to reach the roots and to pre- vent the too rapid loss of moisture by evaporation. Keep a constant war on snails and other enemies and do not be afraid to enter the houses after dark with a lantern. Some New Gladioli. At a recent meeting of the Royal Horticultural society in London, the public was astonished to see a mag- nificent display of hybrid gladioli from Germany. The exhibitor, Wilhelm Pfitzer, of 74 Militar Strasse, Stutt- gart, simply took the place by storm. The collection was remarkable not only for the size of the individual blos- soms, but also for the vigor and free- dom of the upright spikes. The vari- ation in color was also remarkable, and nearly all shades except blue were to be seen. English gladioli growers are content to stick to a few colors. Not so Wilhelm Pfitzer. He has mixed the gandavensis, branchleyensis nancei- anus and Lemoinei hybrids up so beautifully that it has now become almost impossible to distinguish "t'other from which" in the progeny. Botanists will simply tear their hair (if any) in despair if gardeners are going to continue to cross hybridize beautifully regular and bell-shaped and seated closely on the stem— being open at the same time. Deep down in the tube at^the very base there is the faintest and smallest streak of crimson purple— all that is left of a colored ancestor. The lilac or laven- der colored antlers stand out conspicu- ously against the white background of the broad and substantial petals. American growers would do well to stock Europa if they can possibly get it. Karl Luz is just the counterpart of Europa. It has large substantial blooms of a deep and brilliant crim- son, daintily shaded with nagenta in the throat and obscurely freckled. A very distinct variety well worth at- tention. Grafin Degenfeld is a beautiful soft creamy yellow, the three lower petals, liowever, being conspicuously decorat- ed with triangular blotches of brilliant scarlet, becoming still deeper in the throat and flecked with orange yellow. Although the above were the only varieties certificated on this occasion there were several other fine things in Wilhelm Pfitzer's group of gladioli. Amongst them special attention might be made of Negerfurst (or Black Prince), with deep velvety crimson flowers, darker at the margins. It is a very strong grower and produces long spikes of bloom. Mephisto was also conspicuous with its bright cop- perized flowers shaded with crimson lake. Frau Senger-Bettagne is a snow- white form, having the lower petals striped with carmine. The individual flowers are broadly bell-shaped and remind one very much of an Amaryllis or rather a Hippeastrum to be more accurate in naming. It is one of the gandavensis progeny, as is also Julius Neumann, with brilliant red blossoms edged with white — a fine and noble form. Sarah Vautier is very distinct and stands out from all others with its deep velvety blue or purple flowers, shaded with amaranth — quite a con- spicuous variety. Besides the many named varieties there were many fine seedlings shown under numbers. One, No. 5450, is a beautiful primrose yellow and very vigorous in growth. It ought to turn out a grand thing in the future. No. A CLUSTER OF LILIES AND VIOLETS. Shower Ettuct. igio. The American Florist. 335 EASTER LILIES AT THE DONALDSON GREENHOUSES, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. 1!068 is another yellow variety with pale primrose and sulphur-colored flowers, blotched with purple at the base. No. 0,109 is creamy yellow, the lower petals being conspicuously striped with crimson. No. 2209 is light Canary yellow and No. 5302 is a va- riety with rather small flowers, but excellent in form and washed with purple at the base outside. No. hMl was one of the best forms with bright cerise or rose-colored flowers, the three lower petals being banded trans- versely with white and No. 5C4G is a deep velvety carmine with deeper col- ored veins. There were several other choice seed- lings, but those noted above stood out as being a long way the best. W. THE CARNATION. Common Sense Carnation Support. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis., has placed its new Common Sense car- nation support No. 2 on the market. It is a one-ring support with two legs made of No. 13 galvanized wire with patented spring lock, the feature of the support is that it can be opened up on either side after it is in the bench without being removed. Sabatha, Kans. — C. H. Marshall has all his carnations benched and they are doing well. Mr. Marshall will add a new 75-foot house this fall. Notes in Season. The cooler nights of September act as a sort of tonic to the carnations, and those planted a month or more will be, or should be, growing away freely. Lack of rain for two months during the summer gave the insects a good chance to become established on the plants while the latter were in the field, and this means that the grower has quite a fight before him in order to dislodge the red spiders and thrips, both of which flourish in the field dur- ing warm and dry weather. This is the time to get rid of these pests, while the plants may be syringed freely and vigorously, for later on. in the season the syringing will have to be suspended for a time. Of course this syringing should be done early in the day, for we do not like to have the plants dripping with moisture over night, this condition favoring the spread of spot, rust and various other fungoid troubles. To curb the insects, the forcible use of clear water does very much, but this is seldom enough to rid the plants of thrips, this being an insect that re- quires much to discourage it, and one or other of the nicotine solutions is probably the surest remedy, this be- ing applied with a spray pump, usually in the afternoon, and preferably on a dull day, as the ventilation may then be reduced somewhat at the time of spraying, in order to retain the vapor of the nicotine for a longer period. New remedies appear from year to year, and in the eyes of the manufac- turer and also the salesman, each seems to have the qualities of a spe- cific, but it is safer not to plunge too deeply in untried waters, and therefore some of the older preparations, such as Nicofume, for example, still seem to find a ready market. Ivory soap solution, and also com- mon salt have both been used as remedies for red spiders, and both doubtless have value when used with judgment and in the proper propor- tions. A small quantity of Aphine used ex- perimentally by the writer did not give marked results in killing red spiders, but possibly a stronger solution would have proved more effective, the pro- portion tested being one to 20 of water. Where spot develops among carna- tions, and this is usually found where too close and moist an atmosphere is maintained, a dusting with air-slaked lime, or a mixture of lime and sul- phur seems to be beneficial, especially when this treatment is accompanied 336 The American Florist. Sept. 10. with free ventilation and rather less moisture. A spraying: with Bordeaux mixture is given after the plants are estab- lished in the benches, witli a view to checking fungoid troubles, the formu- la best adapted for this spray being 4-6-5t), which signifies four pounds of bluestone, six pounds of lime, and 50 gallons of water. But some varieties are more tender in foliage than others, and even a Bordeaux mixture of this intensity will occasionally burn some of the young leaves, especially when applied on a bright and warm day, the foliage being more susceptible un- der those conditions. Plenty of fresh air will be required both day and night to insure a sturdy growth, and careful examinations of the soil in the beds should be made from day to day, in order to water intelligently, for while the soil should never become sodden, still it should be moist right through to the bottom of the bench to encourage the roots to spread. Staking and tying being completed, it will be needful to go through the plants frequently to keep the young shoots within bounds, else they are likely to get caught in the wires or strings and become crooked. Topping also needs frequent atten- tion, the first growths being too short in stem to be of much value for the market, and besides this a good bushy plant will be needed to give a regular cut of long-stemmed flowers during the winter months. It is the autumn growth that counts, for plants move slowly during the short and frequently dark days of winter. W. H. Taplin. Carnations in Lancaster County, Pa. There will be no diminishment in the quantity of carnations planted the coming winter, neither will there be much of an increase. With copious rains all through the planting season and up to the middle of June the plants have had a good start; a drought of about four weeks hardened them into prime condition and the good soaking rains of the past week ought to make as good plants for housing as this sec- tion has had for some years. Outside of a few TVinsor and Lawson that are being grown indoors, there has been no planting done to date; most of the growers are busy changing soil and will be ready to house their stock from August 1-15. Practically all of the growers in Lan- caster county act as their own fore- man and to the inquiry as to whether or not the.v were going to Rochester the unanimous answer was: "Why August is the worst month of the 12 for us to leave our place of business." Some few who have been keeping an eye open to expenses have come to the conclusion that while a carnation house is a small gold mine, it costs almost as much to get the gold out as it Is worth in the open market. The majority count up their returns for the season with no expense account to strike a balance and they think they have made consider- able money even if their bank account is at a very low ebb at this time. Stem rot is not the bugaboo in our limestone soil that it is in some sec- tions but some of our larger growers who have been in business long enough to know better will persist in piling the soil into the hearts of their plants when they cultivate them and then wonder why they have stem rot. There is one trouble here that is puzzling us all, the writer included, and that is a stunted growth that affects Beacon in a marked degree and the Enchantress family and White Perfection in lim- ited numbers. Cuttings taken from good vigorous plants will root well and make apparently good plants in the pots (a few showing signs of the dis- ease in this stage) but after they are planted out either in the houses or in the field they get a stunted growth and gradually die or make such miserable plants that they are of no value. The loss on Beacon for this summer will reach about 80 per cent; of the other varieties the loss will probably aver- ago five per cent. Affected plants have been sent to the Department of Agri- culture at Washington and to several other places but no one seems to be able to diagnose the disease and the reply was the stereotyped one : "When in doubt we recommend that tlie plants be sprayed with Bordeaux mix- ture." This recommendation has been tried but with no good results; Ifas any other section suffered with this trouble? Albert M. Herb. Spacing Carnations. Ed. American Florist : — What spacing should carnations have on the bench? J. F. T. Ten inches apart each way is the usual space we allow for our carna- tion plants. But the space between the plants across the bench is gov- erned somewhat according to the width of the bench. For instance, with a 5-toot bench we plant six rows, allow- ing for three inches from each side board; this gives the plants about nine inches of space. White Perfection, which has a close, upright habit, could get along with a little less space and the Enchantress varieties could be given a little more if the width of the benches will allow. The space apart of each plant also depends upon what support is used, but 10 inches between the plants will answer for any of the wire ring supports now on the mar- ket. C. W. Johnson. JAPANESE LONGIFLORUM MULTIFLORUM LILY. As Grown bi' Sanuii. t Pearcc. Chicago. igio. The American Florist 337 Dreer's New Plant at Rlverton, N. J. H. A. Dreer, Inc., are about to begin the erection of an entire separate greenliouse plant at Riverton, N. J., on a location some distance from tbeir present greenhouses; the plant being designed to eventually cover a very large area. The plant will be built in blocks; the first bloclc to be erected tlys season. This first bloclv will be built with a service building in the center; the service building being 34 feet wide and 1203 feet long. On each side of the service building will be one leanto 20.J feet long and from each leanto will be built a range of ten greenhouses, each 21"J" wide and 20o feet long, maldng a total of twenty greenhouses and two leantos. A cross passageway will be run through the whole block of greenhouses from side to side; this passageway being three feet wide and there being lOU feet of greenhouse on each side of the passage- way. The service building will be of iron frame construction and practi- cally fireproof and the roof will be built with a clear span so that tho interior will be free of posts. Ten of the greenhouses will be open under the gutters and will not be provided with benches. These ten greenhouses will be run at a low temperature. Tne otner ten greenhouses will be divided by glass partitions under the gutters and will have three benches in each house. These houses will be run at a temper- ature of (JO to Go degrees. For the licating plant a fireproof iron frame and concrete boiler house will be erected. There will be four 75 h. p. boilers for heating; these boilers be- ing of the ordinary tubular power type. There is also to be one boiler tor steain power. The boilers will burn a low grade of coal and to enable this to be done, a system of forced draft i.S' to be installed. The heating will be by liot water using 2" pipes for the radiating surface; the boilers will be set on tlie level and the water will be circulated through the houses with centrifugal pumps. The pumping plant will be in duplicate so that in case of damage to one plant, the other will be ready lor operation. This is probably the largest piece of construction work undertalien thi's sea- son and we believe it is the largest greenhouse building contract which has been let out complete by any conmier- cial florist in this country. Tlie cost of the buildings and eciuipment will be about ^TO,0L»U. The contract fui- the complete work has been awarded to King Construction Company, North Tonavvanda, N. Y. The Naming of Fern Varieties. Tile question of how to name mere forms of ferns has always been a per- plexing one. By "mere forms" we do not now refer to wild specimens wliich may or may not have a permanent character, but rather to those plants bred up by dealers and amateurs for some striking or bizarre abnormality, such as crested or forking fronds. In America it has been customary to name these plants exactly as it they were legitimate species and in recent years we have had more nephrolepis "species" added to our lists than the wide world ever contained. In select- ing the name by which each form Is to be known, we have exhibited equally bad taste, naming the plants for the discoverer or for the place in which they were found. European fern stu- dents apparently have a better way and seem to be evolving some system in their naming as the subjoined notes from the British Fern Gazette would indicate. If these names can be made to designate definite appearances they will certainly be extremely useful in bringing a given form to mind. "Much confusion exists in the naming of the simpler crested forms as regards the extent of tasselled division and its character. Broadly speaking, it falls into two sections: flat fan-like division and bunch division. The flat cresting may be roughly graded thus : simply forking, furcatum or furcans when confined to two or three divi- sions: digitatum or fingered up to five or six; polydactum up to 10: multi- furcatum up to a store; all these di- OBITUARY. The Late Lyman B. Craw. visions terminating in points and not dividing again and all spreading out in the same plane — fan-fashion. If the primary divisions fork again we get true cristate or crested forms and still adhering to the flat expansion, we may term them cristatulum, crista- tum or, in the case of divided ferns, percristatum if the pinnules as well as the frond tip and pinnae are crested. When the flat mode of expansion is replaced by a sort of radiating divi- sion producing tufts or bunches they become corymbiferous— corymbiferum — and when these are large and heavy the grandiceps form is attained pro- vided the terminal bunch of the frond is so characterized. An extreme form of this producing dense ball-like crests may be termed glQbosum. All these terms apply to fronds whose midribs are not otherwise divided than at the tips, but when these split lower down into branches this character is indi- cated by ramosum, ramossimum. ram- ulosissimum or, in extreme cases, con- glomeratum. This ramose character is indicated in compound varieties, i. e., in which other characters occur in conjunction with it, either by the pre- fix ramo or the addition of the names of the more developed grades men- tioned above, thus ramo-digitatum or muricatum ramulosissimum." — Fern Bulletin. Lyman Burnham Craw. Lyman B. Craw, well known member of the firm of Lord i& Burnham, New York, died at his home at Irvlngton- on-Hudson, September 1. Mr. Craw was operated upon some months ago for complicated stomach troubles and his many friends were hopeful that his splendid grit would pull him through. But this was not to be, as two weeks previous he took to bed and passed peacefully away, with the family at the bedside. Mr. Craw was very popular with the trade throughout the country and was considered one of the best informed men on greenhouse construction mat- ters. Until ill health intervened, he regularly attended the annual conven- tions of the Society of American Flor- ists and for many years he was an active member of the New York Flor- ists' Club, beloved by all who knew him. Funeral services were held at the family residence September 3, the nu- merous floral offerings including a handsome standing wreath from the New York Florists' Club. Mr. Craw was 40 years of age and identified with the Lord & Burnham Co. for the past 20 years. Mrs. Craw and one child survive. WUllam Benjamin Whlttler. William Benjamin Whittier, pro- prietor of the Framingham Nurseries, .South Framingham, Mass., died Au- gust 27, after but a week's illness with pleuro-pneumonia, aged 51 years. Mr. Whittier was a native of Nova Scotia, and founded the business which he had conducted the past ten years. He leaves a wife and three children, also three brothers and three sisters, — one brother, John Whittier, living at the nurseries. The- local paper commented on him as follows : — "The high character and sterling worth of Mr. Whittier brought to- gether a large number of business men from near and far. His employees- some fifty or sixty of them— all stood around deeply affected. All bore testi- mony to the affection and high esteem in which they held him. They de- clared that a better or more consider- ate employer could not be found. He was a model husband and father, a staunch friend, whose word was his bond, and a helpful neighbor who never said nay when it was in his power to render assistance. He stood before the community as one whose life of kindness and probity and busi- ness ability could well be copied." He was a member of the Bunker Hill Lodge, I. O. O. F., and the Encamp- ment. The interment was in Edgell Grove cemetery at Framingham Cen- ter. W. T. H. John W. Young. John AV. Young of Fall River, Mass., died rather unexpectedly August 2S. The deceased was an expert landscape gardener and for many years employ- ed a large gang of men caring for lawns and gardens in the residential section of the city of Fall River. He was widely known and respected. He leaves three daughters. G. A. J. Peter Casey. Peter Casey, a landscape gardener, died at his home at Pawtucket, R. I., August 2f). The deceased was a mem- ber of the Catholic Knights of Amer- ica, and for two years a member of the city council. G. A. J. ST. Alban^s, Vt.— Geo. Cooke has suc- ceeded to business of Henry Bryant. 338 The American Florist. Sept. lo, TheAmerican Florist 18S5 Twenty-Sixth Year 1110 Subscription. United States and Mexico $1.00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted onlylrom thoscin the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. .Advertising rates on application. From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. .■Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we go to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 324 Dearborn St.. CHICAGO. THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVERS CONTENTS. Half hour cbjiptprs i:or pbint i;rowers 329 — Cinerarias iiiid colceolarius 329 — Chinese primulas 329 — Sowing e.velamen seed 329 — Bedding gerauiums 330 — Benched Kostou ferns 330 The retail trade 330 — With the Chicago retailers 330 Basket of Easter lilies and white hyacinths tillus.) .330 — .\ suggestion for the table 331 Lilies for the home garden 331 — A bridal bouquet of lilies (illus.i 331 —Curious lily freak (illus.i 333 The Violet 333 — Work among the violets 333 — Some new gladioli 334 — House of lilies (illus.i 334 — A cluster of lilies and violets (illus.) 334 Coiuuion sense carnation support 335 The carnation 33.^5 — Notes in season 335 Easter lilies at the Donaldson greenhouses • illus. ) 335 — ^Carnations in Lancaster conut.v. Pa 336 — Spacing carnations " 330 .Tapanese Longiflorum Multillorum lil.v (illus.). 33fi Dreer's new plant at Riverton. N. J 337 obituary 337 — Lyman Bnrnham Craw (portrait) ....!!!]! !.337 — William Benjamin Whittier 3.37 — .Irtbn W. Young 337 — Peter Ca.^ey " .3.37 Diseased carnations ] ] ..3.3s Boston fern cutworms .33S Clirysantheuium Society of America 33R Coming 'exhibitions 33.S Chicago I340 — Florists' club meeting '.',]'.'.'.'.'. 1.340 — Luxemburger bruderbnnd schobesmesse 341 Milwaukee .342 St. Louis 34,3 Washington 344 — Washington bowlers banquet .' . 344 European horticulture 344 Philadelphia 340 — Florists* elnb meeting .340 Pittsburg 34G Boston 347 New York 34S Baltimore •■ ■ Albany. N. Y '..'.'. !34<* Montreal 3 in Hail at Cellar Rapids, la. fillus.i 3.'i0 Cleveland .350 The seed trade 3.=>4 — Imports ' ,354 Market gardeners 3."'iG — Lettuce notes ?.~<\ Omaha 3.^0 Providence 3.-i7 Salt Lake City '.'.■'-- The nnrser.y trade 3.").S Campaign against chestnut blight 35S — Stocks for roses ."'""■'^ Louisville 3fl0 Pes Moinos. la 360 The allied trades ^. .3flq — Peace iu sight in Illinois 369 Six-iety of American Fl'^i-ists .''70 — Report on school gin-dcus .370 We are in receipt of flowers of glad- iolus Miss Sill, from M. Crawford. Cuy- ahoga Falls, O. The spike is of medi- um size and the large, well disposed flowers are of an attractive pink shade. Perosnal. Prof. F. A. "W^augh of Amherst has returned from Europe. Diseased Carnations. Ed. American Florist :— Will you kindly tell me what to do for my carnations; they seem to be infested with a rust disease which came on them in the field. We have been and are now experiencing the worst drought in my recollection. 1 thought perhaps the dry weather was the cause, and as soon as I could con- trol conditions they would outgrow it, but they have now been set in the greenhouse about two weeks and seem to be worse instead of better. I en- close a sample cutting and any infor- mation you will give me will be greatly appreciated. C. A. H. The carnation growth forwarded ar- rived in such a dry and withered con- dition it was impossible to determine the cause of the trouble. They cer- tainly seem to be afflicted with some disease. Give the plants plenty of air and syringe only on pleasant days and in the morning, never having the foliage wet at night. The recent re- moval of the plants would check their growth and cause the plants to look as if the disease was making rapid prog- ress. If the disease continues, kindly forward in a few growths afflicted en- closed in wet moss and covered with wax paper that they may reach us in good condition and we will endeavor to enlighten you in your trouble. Boston Fern Cutworms. Ed. American Florist: — I doubt not from his brief descrip- tion that the caterpillar feeding on Boston ferns at night is the newly discovered Southern Fern Cutworm (Callopistria floridensis), a green lar- va having characteristic cutworm habits. I had excellent resiUts in one green- house by spraying with a decoction of fresh pyrethrum (214 ounces steeped for one hour in five gallons of water) in the evening, applying liberally. Light traps should be con- tinuously used to catch the night fly- ing moths. For this purpose lanterns are suspended in tubs containing an inch or two of water over which is a thin film of kerosene oil. The lan- terns a-re suspended in the tubs so that about one-half is above the rim, and should of course be lighted at night. At present this species has been found in only three greenhouses in Illinois (excepting the probable infestation you mention) and it has proven a veritalile pest where found. John J. Davis. General Trade conditions. Bradstreet's of September 3 gives the following summary of present condi- tions : "Trade reports vary with sections re- porting, and characterization is made difficult by the cross currents visible in financial, commercial, and indus- trial lines. Taken as a whole a fair trade is doing and collections tend to improve, but high or unsettled prices and irregidar crop conditions are i^ars to the fullest activity usually witnessed at this season of the year. "There were more failures in August than in any preceding month since March. The total, 934, was 8 per cent larger than in July this year or than in August last year, though 7 per cent smaller than in August, 1908. Liabili- ties aggregated .¥11,9.33,579, an increase of 42 per cent over August last year, but 53 per cent below August, 1908. New York City has 23 per cent more failures than in August a year ago." 1 urn's Ue\ip\v of September 3, says; "Though there has been no pronounced change in business conditions and while a quiet conservatism still prevails, yet the movement in most departments of trade and industry is indicative of in- creased confidence and wider activity a.s the fall season draws near." Chrysanthemum Society of America. . WORK OF examining COMMITTEE. Cincinnati, O., August 27, 1910.— El- mer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich., were awarded 8(5 points commercial scale on Smith's Advance, white Jap- anese reflexed. official judging scales. Commercial. Color 20 Form 15 Fullness 10 .Stem 1,". Foliage 15 .Substance 15 Size 10 .100 Size 35 Total 100 Single Varieties. Color 40 Form 20 Substance 2o Stem and Foliage.. 2n Total 100 Pompon Varieties. Color 40 Form 20 S:eui and Foliage.. 20 Fullness 2o T.ilal Exhibition. C..l..r 10 Stem ."i Foliage 5 Fullness 15 Fnrm 15 Deiith 15 Total lOu Single varieties to be divided in two classes, the large flowered and the small flowered. CIIAS. W. JOHNSON. See'v.. Morgan Park, 111. coming: Exhibitions. (Secretaries .'ire reipiested to supply an.v omissions from this list and to correct any dates that may have been altered since the last advices.) Ansonia, Conn.. September 17. 1910. — Annual dahlia cxbibitimi, Interto«n Dahlia Association. Af^sembly roi_nu. City Hall. Boston, Mass.. September 23-25, 1910.— .\ntuuin exbibition of Ilie .Massachusetts Horli- cullural Society at Hivrticultural Hall. Boston, .V.Mress Wm. P. Rich, Horticultural Hall. Boston. Baltimore, Md., December 1-2. 1910— Fall exbi- hition. Maryland Horticultural Society. Fifth Regiment Armory. Address C. P. Close, College Park. .Md. Chicago, November 7-12. 1910. — .\nnnal fall exhihiti.iu, Hnrticnitural Sn;iblla exhibition. Connei'ticut Horticultural So- ciety. Unity Hall. Address Goo. W. Smith, Mel- rnse. Conn. Hartford. Conn.. November 3-4, 1910. — Chiy- siiiiiheniuMi exliibition, I'nnncriirut Horticultural Societ.v. Putnam Phalanx Hall. Address Gci>. W. Smith. Melrose. Ciinn. Indianapolis, Ind.. November 8-12, 1910. — Fall show. State I'"lorists* Association of In- diana, Tomlinson Hall. Address A. F. J. Bam*. Thirty-eighth street and Senate avenue, In- dianapolis. Ind. Long Branch, N. J., November 9-10. 1910. — Srci, lid annual ilirysanlliemuni exhibitii>n. Elber- ■ iM Horticultural Snciety. Address R. Carey. l.i'Ug Branch. N. J. Milwaukee. Wis.. November 7-14, 1910. — Fli-wer show, Milwaukee Florists* Clubs, in the .Vutlitiiriinu. Minneapolis, Minn., November 16-20, 1910. — Fl-ovcr show. Minnesota State Florists' .Vsso- cialiou. National Guard -Vrmory, Kenwood Park- way, Address Jerr.v P. .lorgenson. 3501 Port- land avenue south. Miimeapolls, Minn. Morristown, N. J.. November 2-4. 1910 — .\u- nunl exhibition. ChrysauUiemiun S'K'ioly of .Vmcrica. in conjunction with the Morris County Gardenei-s' and Florists' Soi-iety. .\ddress Ed- ward Reapali. Box .T.U. Morristown. N. J. Morristown. N. J.. November 2-4. 1910. — Fif- teenth annual (lower show. Morris County t^ar- itcm-rs' and Florists' Society. .\ddress Edward It':igan. Box 334. Morristown. N, J, New Bedford, Mass., September 15-17. 1910. — -Vunual fall exhil)itinn t-t" the New Bedford Il.'iticnltural So<'iof,\ , odd Fellows hall. .Vd- dnss E. E. Pien-f. New liedl'ord. Mass. New-Haven. Conn., November 1-3, 1910. — .\n- nnal exhibition of the New Haven County Horti- cidrural Society. Music hall. 115 Court street. .\'Idress Frederick H. Wirtz. SG Nicoll street. New Haven. Conn. New York, September 20-22, 1910. — Seventy- ninth fair of the .Vmerican Institute. Berkeley Lyceum building. 10 and 21 West Forty-founir sli-eet. Address w. A. Eagelson. American In- stitute, New York. New York, November 9-11. 1910. — .Vnnual ex- liii>ition of chrysaulbctunuis. .Vmerican Institute, lu and 21 AVcst Forty-fourth street. igio. The American Florist. 339 Pasadena, Calif,. November 3-5, 1910. — F;ill flowpr show. Pasadeuu Gardeners' Association. Maryland hotel. Address Angus JIcLeod. 1U32 Altcen avenue. Pasadena. Calif. St. Louis, Mo., November 8-12, 1910. — Fourth fall tioral exhibitiuD. St. Louis HorticuUural Society. Coliseum, Jefferson and Washington avenues. Address Otto G. Koenig, G47o Floris- sant avenue, St. Louis, Mo. Worcester. Mfess. . November 10, 1910. — Chrysanthemum e.\bibiliaii, Worcester County Kortiuultural Society, Horticultural Hail. IS Front street. Address Adin A. Hixon. Horti- cultural Hall, Worcester. Mass. Meetingfs Next Week. Baltimore, Md., September 12, 8 p. m. — Gar- deners' and Florists' Club of Baltimore, Flor- ists' Exchange hall, St. Paul and Franklin streets. Chicago, September 14. — Gardeners' and Flor- ists" Union. No. 10015. 10 and 12 Clark street, Cleveland, O. , September 12. 7 :30 p. m. — Cleveland Florists' Club. Progress hall, liUlO Detroit avenue. La Crosse, Wis., September 13. — La Crosse Gardeners' and Florists' Society, Hotel Stod- dard, Lake Geneva, Wis., September 17, 8 p. m.^ Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Associa- tion, News building. Madison, N. J., September 14. 8 p. m. — Mor- ris Ciiunty Gardeners' and Florists' Society, Masonic hall. New London, Conn,, September 14. — New Lon- don County Hortifultural Sm-iety, Elks' ball. New Orleans, La., September 11, 2 p. m. — ■ Gardeners' Mutual Protective Association, 118 Exchange alley. New Orleans, La. , September 15, 8 p. m.^ New Orleans Horticultural Society, Kolb's hall, 1-7 St. Charles avenue. New York, September 12, 7:30 p. m.— New York Florists' Clnb. Grand Opera House build- ing. New York, September 14, 4:30 p. m. — Ilorti- cultiu-al Society of New York, American Insti- tute rooms, Pasadena. Calif., September 16, 8 p. m, — Pasa- dena Gardeners' Association. Board of Trade rooms. West Colorado street. Rochester, N. Y., September 12, 8 p. m. — Commercial Florists' Association of Rochester, 41H Cutler building. Scranton. Pa., September 16, 7:30 p. m. — Scran ton Florists' Club, Guernsey building. Spring-field, 0.. September 12. — Springfield Ilorists' Clnb. nihce of tlie Good & Reese Co. Toledo, C, September 14.— Toledo Florists' Club. Winnipeg-. Man., September 14, — Winnipeg Florists' Associalioii, Wants, For Sale, Etc One Cent Per Word, Cash with Adv. ForPIantAdvs.. See Ready Reference Section. Where answ^n are to be mailed Irom this office, eocloie 10 centi extra to cover postaee, etc. Situation Wanted— Oct. 1st. by middle-aged German: lifetime experience in greenheusi\ fruit and truck Rardening: caa lurDish best relerenccs; private or inslitution. Gardener. 45 Penn Ave.. Sharon, Pa. Situation Wanted— By all around florist: Ger- man, single; 25 years' experience in this country: tirst-class grower of cut tlowers; carnatioa section preferred; best o' refereaces. Please state wages in first letter. Address Key 193. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— On private place near large town or small city by an experienced gardener, capable of laying out grounds and doing all work pertaining to planting growing and care of gar- dens; unexcelled references; parties looking for a reliable, steady man of good character and hab- its who knows his business, address Key 144, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A good experienced potter: steady position for the right party: wages ^15 per month. Mi)>b^:k Grefnhouse Co , Onarga, 111. Help Wanted— Tboroughlv experienced green- bouse man as assistant on private place: single; must have references. Address 1918 E, 4uih St., Cleveland, O. Help Wanted — Two young men with knowledge ofornamioial nursery stock: furnish reterccces; steady place for right parties. Vaughan's tEED Store, Chicago. Help Wanted— Two experienced hustlers in rose section; wages S50,00 per monih; stale experi- ence and send references. Lakeview Rose Gardens. Jamestown. N. Y, Help Wanted— At once, a young man to assist me as an all around greenhouse helper; state wages expected in first letter; also references. Kdward Tatro. 407 East Iron Ave., balina Kansas. Help Wanted— For Septi-mber 1. young man to take charge of bulb growing department; steady job if handy in perennials: must be reliable and sober; near Chicago. Key 197. care American Florist, Help Wanted -At once a good fast potter: one who has had experience in growing a general line of stock; Stat".- wages wanted: only sober, steady man need apply. Stuppy FLORaL Co., St. Joseph. Mo. Help Wanted— Man to work in florist store in New York city; with good references- one who is willing a<.d who understands iht- Horist business. Also would like to employ a young lady or lady who understands the florist business: with good references. Address Key 200. care American Florist. For Sale— Model boiler. No. 5-30: good condi- tion : cheap. Address Key 2U1, care American Florist. For Sale— Two second hand hot water boilers in a first-ciass condition: one for 6.000 and one for 6,5CX) lineal feet of 4 inch pipe. Superior Machine & Boiler Works 840-850 W. Superior St.. Chicago. For Sale— Retail seed and florist store well es- tablished in city of 500 OuO practically cash Uade in both lines; reasonable rental, including living apartments; advantageous if buyer speaks Ger- man: terms J1500.00. cash. Key 174. care American Florist. ForSale— Une good second hand Ericsson hot- air pumping engine; this etgine is in first class condition, capacity 50O gallons per hour, reason for selling, well went dry and I have put in city water; price cheap write at once to E H. Mak-hall Florist, Sabetha. Kan. For Rent — Four greenhouses and lots: one half block from car line; good location: northwest side. R. Virus, 5.5i4 Leland Ave., near Milwaukee Ave.. Chicago. GARDENKR WANT£D. Thoroughly comp'tent man to take charge of place in which roses, earn ai ions, chiysanihemunis. orchids, general stove and greenhouse plants and fruit are grown. There are 10 bouses on the plact-. including conservatory and palm house, with two assistants aad night watchman and oiher belo as needed. Married man preferred, one wit lion t children or with only small family. Only men of the best habits and character considered. .Address, stating wages and full particulars. Key 198, care American Florist, CALIFORNIA Party with *:,000 to $7,000 to invest can obtain a fine connectioB in old established and pros- perous business having splendid properties. Party roust be energetic, and with some knowl- edge of the florist, nursery and seed trade, or having other business ability. Uselets to answer unless you can prove qualifications in lirst letter. Key 196, care American Florist. WANTED Young man with thorough ornamental nurser\- stock training. Splendid open- ing for right party. Must furnish the best of recommendation. Address Elm City Nursery Co., New Haven, Conn, Seedsman Wanted. Energetic young man who knows the seed business thoroughly, to organize and manage a seed department for a well established nursery business. Address, giving full particulars, Elliott Nursery Co.. Pittsburg, Pa. WANTED. A seedsman who is thoroughly versed in grass and field seeds — one who has had considerable experience in the house working on orders assist- ing in shipping: also must be capalile of buying grass and field seeds in the country from the pro- ducer. Want a man capable of earning SlOCO.per year or better. Kej 166, care American Florist. Wanted. Two Rose and Carnation Growers for section. Permanent positions to reliable men. Address J. F. WILCOX, Council Bluffs, Iowa. Make an Offer for a Nearly New Greenhouse. Construction first-class: 5,000 foet of glass; cheap fuel: natural eas: hot water heat: city water; good paying business: no competition; one acre of ground: good seven-room dwelling: will stand closest investigation; reason for Si'lling. must lake up other liusinrss. W. H. NOBLE, Eldorado, Kan. Florists' Ice Box for Sale at a reasonable price, .^iso Cash Register, Assortment of Vases, Etc. C, S. GRIFFITH, 757 W. North Ave., CHICAGO. FOR SALE. .^ well established greenhouse- ready for occu- pancy, fully equipped with all modern improve- ments, steam heat throughout greenhouse office and 7 room resideoce; has five acres of ground, has all necessary out buildings city water and sewer connections; six blocks from main part of the city; a bargain for .-xperienced florist, no competition within 40 miles; for information write W. M. STEVENS, Clinton, Mo. Trade Directory (EDITION OF 1910.) Of the Entire Horticultural Trade of America Is Now Ready for Mailing. Price $3.00, Prepaid. A complete alphabetical list of all American cities, with the names and addresses of all commercial horticulturists therein. A separate list, arranged alphabetically, of every commercial horticulturist in this country. These lists are keyed to indicate the special line or lines of each establishment. The book also contains special lists, as follows : Park Superintendents, Horticultural Societies,* Florists' Clubs,* Landscape Gardeners, Experiment Stations,* Foreign Houses, Trade Associations,* Botanical Gardens, Catalogue Firms, Lei^ing Cemeteries, Postage Rates, Express Rates, *\Vith new officers to date. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, U. S. A. Supply Concerns, Judging Scales, Seed Growers, Statistics. 340 The American Florist. Sept. 10, Poehlmann's Orchids LARGEST STOCK IN THE WEST And All the Time Getting Bigger Beauties, Valley, Roses American Beauty and other Roses have been so lone; and so well grown at our greenhouses that there is little need of our calling attention to the excellence of our stock. We icail for quality and quantity. White Killarney, Richmond, Killarnev, My Maryland and Perle are coming in great quantities and the quality is the Poehlmann Quality and head and shoulders aboi-e everything else on the market. Easter Lilies and Valley all the Year. Our arrangements for a perfect supply of these popular flovpers all the year round have long been perfected and we can always take care of your orders. Chrysanthemums. Our plants never looked better. We shall have a grand supply in all varieties. Carnations' Our field stock is perfect and never looked more promising. We shall be in crop early in September. Green GoodS of every description. Everything Home Grown. Poehlmann Bros. Co. Office and Salesroom, 33-35-37 RANDOLPH ST.' CHICAGO. Long Distance Phone, Randolph 35 Chlcagro. The beginning of the month practi- cally closed the summer season and nearly all are back to work after their summer vacations, and the wholesale houses have resumed normal business hours. While the warm weather of last week rather reduced the quantity of business yet all the dealers both wholesale and retail report an except- tionally good summer trade and the outook for the fall is very promising. The present week opened very auspic- iously, many of the wholesalers, who intended to close early Monday (Labor Da.v ) received so many shipping orders that they were obliged to remain open during the afternoon. A large number of weddings this week was productive of exceptionally good trade in some lines, the dealers in southern smilax and boxwood sprays receiving some very good orders. . American Beauties are being received in much larger quantities and of better quality, and are movfhg more freely. Chrysanthemums are showing great improvement but the demand for this flower at this season is very light. The recent heavy rains have seriously damaged the outdoor stocli and asters especially show the effect of the storms. FLORISTS' CLUB MEETING. The regular meeting of the Florists' Club was held September 1. President Asmus in the chair. There was a very good attendance and President Asmus, who has just returned from the east, was warmly greeted as president-elect of the Society of American Florists. Routine business was transacted and the principal subjects of discussion were the recent convention and the coming National Flower Show to be held at Boston, Mass., March 27 to April 1, 1911. Vaughan's Seed Store exhibited some spikes on the new Gladiolus Mas- todon, which we understand is one of Dr. Van Fleet's hybrids with Princeps blood, a very large spike with mag- nificent dark scarlet flowers. Walter Scott of La Grange exhibited flowering stems of a very desirable hydrangea which he discovered as a wilding two or three years ago in the neighborhood of his establishment. Vice-President Philpott was sponsor for a heavy list of new names submitted for member- ship. Chairman Yarnall of the bowling committee announced that the season of 1910-11 would be inaugurated with- out delay. NOTES. Leopold Koropp, 4509 Evanston ave- nue, has the contract for decorating the Hotel La Salle. He also does the decorating at the Grand Pacific, Vogel- sang's, the Union, Hofhrau, Rienzi, and other resorts. John Farmer, Mr. Ko- ropp's right hand man, is spending" his vacation in Wisconsin. George Perdilcas' store, corner of Dearborn street and Jackson boulevard is being remodeled. New fixtures will he added and the interior and exterior painted. Geoi-ge realized a neat income from his three stores this summer, part of which is being spent for improve- ments. Bassett & Washburn are cutting very heavily in choice white and pink car- nations, and also shipping in a few asters and chrysanthemums. They are also offering a good quality of Ameri- can Beauty roses. Argeson & Papatony are enjoying a lirisk business at their stores in the Masonic Temple and the Briggs House. Both stores have fine window displays and are well kept up. T. Argeson looks after the buying. Zeck & Mann report shipping trade very good. Carnations are arriving in larger quantities. Harrissi lilies con- tinue to arrive and sell readily. The first boxwood of the season arrived September 1. M. Crawford, Cuyahoga Falls, O., passed through the city this week en- route to Lake Mills, Wis., where he will be engaged harvesting gladiolus bulbs until October. A. L. Randall is busy filling wild smilax orders. Asters are coming in a little better condition. American Beauty roses are being received in larger quan- tities. Frank Ayres of Chas. W. McKellar's, is enjoying liis vacation among the lakes in Canada, spending the spare moments in fishing. Hoerber Bros, are receiving a very good quality of White Killarney and American iSeauty roses. Asters are finding ready sale. K. B. "Washburn on September 5 won tile prize for the lowest net score at the Hinsdale Golf Club meet. 100 other plavers took part. , The Geo. Wittbold Co.'s North Clark street store is offered for sale, the firm's business concentrating at Buck- ingham place. J. A. Budlong is showing a fine qual- ity of carnations grown from young stock, which are finding a ready mar- ket. At Wietor Bros., the stock is coming in very plentifully, some fine American Beauty roses were noticed here. Kennicott Bros, are receiving a good stock of outdoor carnations, also large quantities of gladiolus. J. Didier, 0972 N. Clark street, re- ports that outside of funei'al work liusiness is very quiet. A. Lomniell, formerly of the Lakeside Floral Co., of Chassell, Mich., was a visitor the past week. Chas. W. McKellar is receiving a large quantity of Hill's Branching as- ter from the east. O. P. Bassett and wife arrived home September 1 from their trip to Europe. /p/&. The American Florist, 341 BEAUTIES Big Crop Now on at Very Low Prices Killarney, Maryland, Rhea Reid, Richmond, Maid, Bride and Perie Also New Fancy Carnations PRICE LIST AM. BEAUTIES, Per doz. 30 to 36 in $2 BO to $3 00 24 in 2 00 18 in 1 60 12tol5in 100 Short stems, per 100, 2 00 to 4 00 ASTERS, according to size per 100, $2 00 to $4 00 HARRISII LILIES per doz., $ 1 50 per 100, $8 00 to 10 00 Maryland, Richmond, Killarney, White Killarney, Kaiserin. Per 100 Good lengths $6 00 Medium lengths 4 00 Good short lengths 2 00 to 3 00 Extra select Kaiserin. ... 8 00 ROSES, our selection. . 2 00 FANCY CARNATIONS, Pink and White 2 00 TfellOW 'Mums,perdoz $1 50to $2 00 Lily of the Valley per 100, 3 00 Asparagus per string, Sprajs.perlOO, $3 Goto Sprengeri perloo, 2 00 to Ferns per 1000, Smilax per doz., Adiantum per 100, Galax, green per 1000, bronze per 1000, 60 4 00 3 00 1 60 2 00 1 00 1 00 1 00 BASSETT & WASHBURN, Oftice and Store: 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago BUY DIRECT OF THE GROWER AND GET FRESH STOCK. Greenhouses : Hinsdale, Illinois J. B. Deamud is receiving a good quality of asters and gladiolus, Francis King showing up remarkably well. Chrysanthemums are arriving in good shape and the best Golden Glow on the market were seen here. This is also the headquarters for wild smilax. Miss Lilian Bloom, for the past four years an employe in the Bassett & Washburn oiiice force, was married September 7 to Mr. William Fenniger, the well known florist of Toledo, O. The happy couple, after a short bridal trip, will start housekeeping at Toledo. Business has improved considerably at Vaughan & Sperry's, the first of the month starting in strong. Lillies are coming in nicely and selling readily. Gladiolus are arriving in good condi- tion and carnations are coming in in larger quantities. A large quantity of everything was to be seen at E. C. Amling's, the stock is of good quality, with Killarney roses at their best. Business here has been verv good and from the present out- look the fall season will be very busy. Miss Nelda Wolff, bookkeeper at J. A. Budlong's, returned August 2'.t from her vacation in Wisconsin. Henry Weis came back on the same day from a two weeks' outing at Tomahawk lake, Wis- consin. American Beauty roses continue to arrive as usual at Peter Reinberg's, a fine quality of Richmond roses grown from voung stock is shown here. H. L. Keun filled a Liverpool cable order for the Wells funeral this week. Mrs. J. U. Keun is visiting relatives at Muskegon, Mich. The elevator entrance to the Flower Growers' Market was changed from Wabash avenue to Randolph street September C. The Chicago Rose Co., is receivmg roses of a verv good quality. .A. large shipment of silk netting was received this week. Weiland & Risch report business im- . proving. They are cutting a good crop of carnations. Shipping trade has been very good. Albert A. Sawyer, Oak Park, will have a record of 60,000 fancy asters this season and will grow 5O,O0O pansy plants. Luke Collins planted 40 sash of pansies last week. Several boxes of glass were destroyed by the recent storm. Poehlmann Bros, are handling a large quantity of roses, their American Beauties are of extra fine color. Martin Peterson, 2552 W. Division street, returned September 1 from a fishing trip at Twin Lake, Wis. We noticed some extra fine Pink Killarney roses grown from young stock, at John Krutchen's. Business has been good at E. H. Hunt's. This firm is offering some fancy asters this week. C. M. Dickinson of E. H. Hunt's re- turned September 2 from an outing at Pelican Lake, Wis. J. A. Mendel, West Eighteenth street, is a democratic candidate for county commissioner. American Beauty roses are arriving in much larger quantities at Geo. Rein- berg's. Ed. Misiewicz and son Sigmund spent September 4 and 5 in Milwaukee. Kyle & Foerster are disposing of some good American Beauty roses. J. F. Klimmer is somewhat better this week. Visitors : Julius Roehrs and son, Ru- therford, N. J.; Mrs. C. C. Pollworth, Milwaukee, Wis.; A. Dettman, Milwau- kee, Wis.; Mrs. M. C. Sadewater, Rock- ford, 111.; H. H. Kuhlmann and wife, Houston, Tex.; S. Wachenheim, Vicks- burg. Miss.; Chas. Johnson, Chilli- cothe, O.: E. E. Stewart, River Junc- tion, Mich. About the Thistle. In Tartary there is a species of thistle which grows so large that the Tartars build their huts in the shade of it. As autumn approaches the stem decays and the blossom dries into a large feather ball, which is driven over the plains by the wind. The coat of arms of the National Bank of Scotland, granted in 1820, bears a figure of St. Andrews, the patron saint of Scotland, carrying his cross before him, surrounded by a border of thistles. There has been some controversy as to which variety of the plant was originally selected as the emblem of Scotland, but the common cotton thistle, with its purple flower, is now generally accepted as the Scotch thistle. The thistle family is a very large one and widely diversified. In France, Germany and Spain there grows a variety known as the Carline thistle. It is very large and the coun- try folk hang it outside their cottage doors as a barometer. Before a rain the flower invariably closes and when the storm is nearly over it gradually opens. The thistle of Scotland is said to be the oldest national flower on record, and tradition traces its adoption to the reign of Alexander III and the battle of Largs. — General Press. Luxemburger Bruderbund Schobermesse. The annual Schobei-messe of the Luxemberger Bruderbund was held at Karthauser Grove, Chicago, September 4-5, and drew a large attendance of the growers, florists and gardeners of the north shore. The exhibit of flow- ers, fruits and vegetables was large and was viewed by thousands. The vast throng was entertained with songs 342 The American Florist. Sept. 10, American Beauties in Full Crop We are the biggest Rose growers in the world. But size is not everything, and in addition we aim to have the FINEST STOCK, the best of its kind. During HOT WEATHER FLOWERS require great care in handling, and our facilities at the greenhouses are second to none for properly COOLING OFF the stock be- fore it is shipped to the store. From here it is sent direct to customers by the quickest and cheapest routes. CAN YOU BEAT IT? »^« CURRENT PRICE LIST ^American BeanticB, Perdoz. LoDf stems $3 00 30-inch stems 2 SO 24'incb stems 2 rO 20-inch stems 1 SO 15-inch stems 1 2S 12 inch stems 1 00 Short stems $4 DO to $6 00 per 100 Per 100 Richmond, select $6 00 medium $4 00 to 5 00 Per 100 Klllamey, select 6 00 medium 4 00 to 5 00 Mrs. Marshall Field, select $6 00 ■' medium... $4 00 to S 00 Bridesmaid 4 00to 5 00 Bride 400to 5 00 My Maryland, select 600 medium 4 00 to 5 00 Chatenay 5 00 Ivory 5 00 Per 100 Asters 2 00 to VaUey 300 to EasterUlies perdoz.. 1 50 Asparagns Plumosus, extra Quality. .per bunch. 35 to 50 Fancy Ferns per 1000. 1 SO 3 00 4 00 ROSES, our selection $3.00 per 100 Peter Reinberg, cSrcAoo! of the Vaderland, dancing and other amusements. John C. Moninger Co. exhibited^ a greenhouse showing the new method for hinging ventilators. All hinges are attached directly to the sash bar in place of the header. This makes it possible to use only a smalj_ strip to stop the glass and this new header is placed high up under the bottom rail of the sash so that all drip under the sash runs outside on the roof instead of dropping on the plants. The new- lock splice, a great improveinent over the old top splice, was also shown. The judges of the flower exhibit, L. Becker, J. Didier and H. Weber awarded the prizes as follows : Adam Zender : Three firsts and tw'o seconds on Jardine, White Killarney, Pink Killarney, Kaiserin and My Mary- land roses. Wietor Bros. : Six firsts and eight seconds on American Beauties, Kaiser- in, White Killarney, Uncle John, Maid, Bride, Jardine and Richmond roses. Fisher Bros. : First on lilies and gladioli. Vaughan's Seed Store : First on perennials and shrubbery. Geo. Wittbold Co. : General first on palms and decorative plant.s. Fisher Bros. : First on ferns, second on palms and decoranve plants. Henry Seitz : Second on ferns. The display of fruits and vegetables was large and attracted a great deal of attention. Milwaukee. Stock is selling readily and business is very good, especially sbipiiing. which keeps the market cleaned up mostly all of the time. Roses enough to fill all orders, of very fine grade. Lots of gladioli and bringing good prices. Car- nations are still very scarce. American Beauties are of fine quality, mostly medium grade. Valley and lillies short- ened up last week and brought good prices. THE PICNIC. The picnic arranged by the Florists' Club took place last Sunday. It was a success although only a small crowd turned out as the weather looked very threatening and cold, which accounted for such a small attendance. Some of the last ones to leave were unfortunate ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY. Fancy stock for Wed- dings and all occasions. Also full line of all Cut Flowers, Florists' Supplies, Greens, Wire Work, Etc. Send for Quotations. CHAS. W. McKELLAR 91 Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO. enough to get drenched by the heavy rain, which made it very unpleasant. Outside of this everybody enjoyed themselves as there were enough games and races to keep the crowd gomg. The following were successful in the games and received the prizes donated by members of the club ; Nail driving contest for men : First prize, Gus Ruscii. Second prize, Wm. Zimmerman. Nail driving contest for ladies : First prize. Miss Gertrude Sommers. Second prize, Miss Ella Voelzke. Sack race for men : First prize, C. Gorg. Second prize, A. R. Thurson. Sack race for boys : First prize, Frank Clear. Second prize, Rudolph Haasch. Men's race : First prize, Peter Nohos. Second prize, Fred H. Holton. Toimg men's race : First prize, B. Seeley. Second prize, C. Gorg. Potato race for ladies : First prize, Gertrude Sommers. Second prize, Norma Jung. Potato race for girls : Firt prize, C. Halliday. Second prize, Alice Greibler. ■Small girls' race : First prize, Ruth Holton. Second prize, Viola Rusch. Small boys' race : First prize, Irwin Berndt. trirl's race, Margaret Welke. Tug of war : Captains of team, E. Welke and Fred H. Holton; the team captained by the latter won the contest. The donors of prizes were Chas. Men- ger, C. Dallwig. E. Welke Co., Alex- ander Klokner. Holton & Hunkel Co., C. C. Pollworth Co., Wm. C. Zimmer- mann. Edlefsen & Leidiger. Nic. Zwei- fel, Robert Zepnic, Aug. Kellner, Muel- ler & Schrocfier. TV'alter Hummel & Co.. Heitman & Baerman, R. Preuss. Committee on arrangements : Gus Rusch, Fred Holton, W. C. Zimmer- mann, G. H. Hunkel. Committee on sports : H. V. Hunkel, C. Dallwig. igio. The American Florist. 343 IF YOU ARE LOOKING For Good Stock Wc recommend sending as your orders reglarly. You will find our stock equal to the best and better than the rest. Can supply Good Yellow 'Mums. Fancy White Asters Golden Glow and others. Good substitute for White 'Mnms. Beauties, IVfy Maryland, Kaiserin, Jar dine, Richmond, Bride, Killarney, Field, Bridesmaid. Carnatinne New Crop Now Ready. Red, \yariiailUII9 YVWte, Pink and Light Pink. All Other Stock in Season Valley Asters Harrisii Gladioli Auratums J. a BUD LONG Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO KoS^Md WHOLESALE A. Specialty GROWER Of Smilax Asparagus Sprengeri Adiantum Ferns John C. Rost is adding a new house to his place. He is a retailer and has been in the business for many years and is numbered among the oldest florists in the city. Jim Spencer, with Currie Bros. Co. for the last twenty years, lately with the Nebraska Seed Co., has joined the ranks of Vaughan's Seed Store. Mr. and Mrs. F. Davis returned from a five weeks' trip through Yellowstone Park, Colorado Springs and other points of interest. C. Dallwig reports that he is receiv- ing quite a number of orders for bulbs which are to be delivered in the near future. Ernest Praefke has a nice lot of Cyclamen and Primula Obconica which look very promising for coming season. The Flora Bon are putting up quite attractive window displays which is a very good advertisement for them. Hunkel's Seed Store received the first shipment of Dutch bulbs and is get- ting busy filling orders. Mrs. Seamen, of the Currie Bros. Co., resumed duties after two weeks' rec- reation. Roy Currie went to the lake Sunday to close up the summer home for this season. Mueller & Schroeder Co. is cutting a few good carnations of their new- stock. The Sherrer Co. reports business very satisfactory considering the time of the year. Visitors : George Thompson. North- rup. King & Co., Minneapolis; A. Craig. Philadelphia: E. Haentze, Fond du Lac; M. Reukauf, Bayersdorfer Co., Philadelphia; Robt. aiiller. Racine; Aug. Poehlmann, Morton Grove, 111.; Mr. Johnson, A. L. Randall Co., Chi- cago; E. J. Deal, London, Eng.; E. A. Olllnger, Chicago, 111. G. R. Summit, N. J. — Prank Hemenway, the 37-year-old son of Charles D. Hemen- way, was arrested recently on a charge of stealing flowers and presenting them to a young woman. The flowers were stolen from a greenhouse owned by James Leslie, of 541 Morris avenue. The boy was held for the grand jury. St. Louis. .SIG^'S OF AUTUMN. The cooler weather did not last long and we have experienced some very warm days. School started September li, summer gardens are closing, thea- ters are opening up, so with the re- turn of society, which will continue through September, we can expect the season will start up shortly. The wholesale houses are completing their alterations, affording better facilities than ever before for the handling of large consignments will be seen in all four houses. Bernings' 12x12 icebox will certainly give him ample room to handle increased business. At Smith's the increased floor space will take care of the large consignments of lo- cal growers and nowhere will they be able to make a better display than on the ground floor. The offices, with wire workrooms above, are fitted up to easily handle any amount of busi- ness. At Angermueller's and Kuehn's they are fully prepared for increased fall and winter trade. Flowers of all kinds are pentiful. Tuberoses are a glut. American Beauty roses have been quite plentiful and the keeping quality is not good owing to extreme hot weather. Some very fine Golden Glow chrys- anthemums are in the market but are not selling. Some very fine asters were seen at the wholesale houses the past week. NOTES. Kalisch Bros.' store and greenhouses on Delmar and Taylor avenues have been painted and overhauled. They are raising orchids and expect con- siderable increase in the demand for these flowers this fall and winter. George Hartman. who has been re- building one of his houses, was caught by the heavy rain Sunday. The glass was not pn and he had planted a bench of Asparagus Sprengeri, which was damaged by the rain. September 4 being the first Sunday of the month, the Shaw Garden was open to the public. The attendance owing to the rainy weather was of course small, 2,300 being the registered number. Alex. P. Geranios, manager at the Metropolitan Floral Co., is now open and is making some very beautiful and artistic window displays. He expects to make these displays a feature. Preparations for the flower show are going on. It is expected that a very large increase of exhibits will be shown owing to the liberal prize list. Andrew Meyer, city forester left Saturday for the Pacific coast. W. Jordan and Julius Koenig will have charge in his absence. Chas. Schoenle and George Anger- muellor returned from their fishing trip. Forty-five pounds of assorted fish were brought back. G. G. Edwards is cutting some fairly good white carnations. He expects a fine crop as soon as cooler weather arrives. Next Thursday at Weber's Nursery the Florists' Club will meet. The in- stallation of officers will then take place. Ostertag Bros, had the decorating at the Cambridge Court opening. The 50 tables each had a centerpiece of as- ters. Paul Schneider is now cutting dah- lias. The dry weather has made them late and not half the supply of a year ago. G. E. Ahner has started cutting from his carnation houses. Violets are planted and looking well. Werner Bros, find their rose supply curtailed to a large extent, due to the warm weather. F. C. Weber and wife have returned from the east. They were on their wedding tour. Alex. Waldbart and sons returned from the convention, speaking highly of Rochester. Ed. Kelley and wife of the Kelley Floral Co. returned Sunday from Chi- cago. F. W. Pape has left for a week's vacation down the river. Philip J. Goebel is cutting some fancy white dahlias. F. W. Bae.\boo. Wis.— Wm. Toole & Sons have received material for a new greenhouse, which will be ready for business sometime during coming win- ter. , 344 The American Florist. Sept. lo. BEAUTIES, ORCHIDS and VALLEY Our Beauties are arriving in excellent order and we have plenty for everybody in all lengths. Our growers are just coming in cut with the best grade of Orchids (Cattleya lablata), Valley, Asters. Gladioli, and Easttr Lilies in full supply and for quality there is nothing to beat them on this market. The Roses are improving right along and cannot be beaten in this or any other market. convinced we shall hold your trade. CURRENT PRICE LIST American Beauty Per doz. Look stem $3 00 3'1-inch stems 2 50 24 inch stems 2 00 aOinch stems 1 50 15-iDch stems 125 12-iDch stems 100 Short stems.... J4 00 to $6 00 per 100 Per 100 Ricbmond, select $6 00 medium $4 00 to SCO Ktllarney. delect 6 OO medium 4 00 to 5 tO Per 100 Bridesmaid 14 00 to $5 00 Bride, 4 OOto 5 00 My Maryland, select fi CO medium 4 00 to 5 00 Chatenay, 5 00 Ivory, 5 00 Asters, 75 to .^03 Uladioli, named varieties 5 i to i' 00 in mixture 1 50 to 2 01) Roses, our selection 3 00 We want a trial order and are Per 100 Carnations, $ 75 to $2 SO Valley, 3 OOto 4 00 EasterUlies lo OOto 12 00 Sprengeil 25c to 35c per bunch Asparagus Plumosus, extra quality per bunch 35c to 5'c Fancy Ferns, per 1000 $1 50 VAUGHAN & SPERRY LONG DISTANCE PHONE CENTRAL 2571 52=54 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Washington. The members of the different branches of the trade are looking for- ward to a busy season, but no heavy business is expected while Beverlj-, Mass., is the summer capital. In anticipation of busy months to come, practically all the retailers have re- decorated or given some improving: touches to the interiors of their stores and now only await the return of the reg'ular residents and the influx of the army of statesmen and social celebrities. There is here as in other cities the usual amount of funeral work, most of which goes to the stores located in the business section and to the Center Market dealers. For this early in the season, some very good .stock is seen, notably American Beauty and Killarney roses, but as previously intimated, the demand is light aside from funeral orders. There is beginning to be a consider- able movement in palms and ferns and very fine specimens of the latter are found in local greenhouses. NOTES. Wm. C. Clark, the well known grow- er located on the Bladensburg road, has a splendid stock of double poin- settias coming on, many of which are in pots and which he is now selling, and many in beds for Christmas cut- ting. All are propagated from root cuttings. Mr. Clark has been very successful in propagating from root cuttings and the double poinsettias can be multiplied much faster in this way. For flowering in pots and pans, the double variety is a much superior dis- play to singles and we look for them to become popular. Mr. Clark has also a large stock of Nephrolepis Smithii, the Washington Lace Fern, a sport of Whitmani. It was grown at the U. S. Botanical Gardens and named for the honored W. R. Smith, and w-e predict that it will be an en- during memento to his activity and interest in horticultural matters. It is dwarf and compact in habit, grace- ful and beautiful. For jardiniere and table work it is unexcelled. It seems to be just the kind of a fern that the trade now needs as we are pretty well supplied with the larger varieties. The "Old Mill" in Gude Bros. Co. store window is an original and in- teresting p?cce of work. It recalls the poem of the deserted mill where :;host- ly figures appeared in the night and worked till dawn. This one, however, is not ghostly but a miniature mill run by real water where the mill hands move regularly about. There is a pond and the' usual display of fine aquatics. Gold fish and turtles also disport themselves. A recent visit to the Brightwood range of J. R. Freeman, where James Quinn is now foreman, showed a very fine stock of roses and carnations com- ing on. We have seen no better carna- tions at this season. During the sum- mer the district authorities ran a sewer under the rose range which caused great delay and inconvenience in planting. R. Bowdler is one of the old growers of this city in point of service, though he does not look old. In addition to chrysanthemums and a general variety of indoor stock, his grounds at present show many fine features in flowering shrubbery, notable being a beautiful display of clematis. Another fine window is in Geo. C. Shaffer's store, a miniature lake in the shelter of a finely constructed rook- ery. The lake is filled with lilies and lotus and finely bordered with various ferns. A large school of gold fish is another of its attractions. F. H. Kramer at his Anacostia range has a fine stock of roses, carna- tions and chrysanthemums coming on. Another noteworthy feature of this place is the great stock of ferns, many of the Boston variety being very large and graceful. Henry Pfister and wife, who are in Europe, will return early in October. W. W. Kimmel and family have re- turned from a stay at Colonial Beach, Va. His new store is being well fitted up and a conservatory will be erected in the rear. D. Blackistone, who with his wife attended the Rochester conven- tion, was well pleased. He is now devoting his energies to his store, which, as usual, is neat and attrac- tive. Geo. H. Cooke and wife took a trip through Canada before attending the convention. As Mr. Cooke brought back two cups from the bowling he is naturally well pleased. Jacob Minder, of Cottage Hill, in addition to chrysanthemums, has a large stock of small ferns suitable for dishes and is preparing to force a lot of bulbs. A number of very attractive window decorations m.ay now be seen in the retail stores of this city. Chas. Meehan of S. S. Pennock-Mee- han Co., was a visitor last week. J. H. Small and wife are expected home from Europe about September 1.5. Adolph Minder is engaged in much the same lines of growing. WASUINGTON BOWLERS BANQUET. The victorious Washington bowlers were given quite an ovation at the Ruyal Alleys, New York avenue, on the night of August 31. While the in- dividual members of the team, consist- ing of Captain Ernst, Geo. C. Shaffer, Geo. H. Cooke, Robt. McLennon and Samuel Simmonds, were enjoying themselves down stairs, some of the iither members of the club who were unable to attend the Rochester con- vention were busy preparing a surprise for the winners of the champion cups. A room on the third floor was hand- somely decorated and an abundant supply of eatables and bottled bever- ages provided. After everything was in readiness the champions were luought up and introduced as the guests of honor at the feast. While all were busy with the viands Geo. H. Cooke sprung a surprise when, as if by magic, the Wm. F. Kastings cup was filled to the brim with that spark- ling and well known vintage, dear to good livers. In brief, the loving cup jiassed around and it was finally agreed that it takes the florists lo do things right. During the past week three of the cups were on exhibition in the win- dow of Geo. C. Shaffer's store. They were the Wm. F. Kastings cup, the H. Bayersdorfer & Co. cup and the cup presented by the Whilldin Pottery Co. Geo. H. Cooke exhibited at his store tlie two cups he won for individual \M>rk. European Horticulture. FROM THE FRENCH TRADE PAPERS. The study of transportation of per- i.shable products, carried on in France since 1905, is to be continued by a ciimmittee presided over by Senator Viger and consisting of three sena- tors, 10 deputies, prefects of the Seine and of police, president of the muni- eipal counsel of Paris, directors of six great railway companies, two direc- tors from the Department of Agricul- ture, presidents of syndicates of ship- pers, president of the syndicate of com- mission dealers, presidents of the prin- cipal agricultural societies, and others. .* ome such united action will eventu- ally become a necessity with us. tgio. The American Florist, 345 Cut Flowers | E. H. HUNT FOR ALL OCCASIONS. FLORISTS* SUPPLIES TOO. -SEND FOR PRICE LIST. 76 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO KENNICOTT BROS. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 48-50 Wabash Ave., ChlCaaO L. D. Phone, Central 466. ^-'■■■^'•■jJV We will have anytbine in the line of CUT FLOWERS and GREENS that yon may want if anybody has it, at Chica&:o market prices on day of shipment. Mention the American Florist ivhen tvriting A. L. Randall Co. 19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO. L. D Phone Central 1496. Private Exchange All Departments. If you do not receive our price list regularly send for it. J. B. DEAMUD CO. ^Vholeaale Cut Flowera 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Lone DistaDce Phone Central 3155. The touring club of France has set aside a fund of $000 this year for prizes to be competed for by station- masters on various much frequented lines, to be awarded for; (1), floral and shrub decoration of the station and grounds; (2), their general ap- pearance. Five prizes of $20 each; 2.j prizes of $10, 25 "Touring-Club" chron- ographs, value $10 each. A total of $10,000 in prizes is expected to be distributed in the next four years. The Royal Horticultural Society of England is projecting an international horticultural exposition in London in 1912, the last one having taken place in 1800, and having been a remarkable success. Among the new aconitums, Wilsoni easily holds the first place for hardi- ness, beauty, size of bloom and sturdi- ness of gro\vth. Its magnificent blue makes it most desiral^le for August and September blooming. Aconitum Vilmorinianum grows 12 feet hish, is hardy, bearing rather slenderly branch- ing stalks of violet flowers varying in shade and about an inch in length. The International Congress nf Hor- ticulture, held at the opening of the Brussels exposition, was a great suc- cess and attended by over GLXl mem- bers. An extensive programme was given, covering subjects as variijus as plant diseases, etherization, cold stor- age, fertilization of fruit trees, hor- ticultural instruction, germination of orchids, forcing of plants, landscape architecture, etc. An interesting ques- tion was the reform of expositinn pro- grammes, also the part of the press in popularizing horticulture. Gladiolus Edward VII. — An elegant gladiolus, said to be a cross bi-tween Ardens and Crimson Queen. It be- longs to the early-flowering group, and adds needful color to it. The flowers E.C.AMLINe THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRAI/LY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 32. 34, 36 RANDOLPH STREET, CmCAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1»7S mi 1*77. MioMefIo¥erMwKeU Chicago Sept 7. Roses. Beauty, extra select . 3 00 specials 2 50 36in 2 00 30iD 1 50 18in 1 25 15 in 100 Short 50a 75 PerlOO ' Bride. Bridesmaid, select. . 3 U0@ 8 00 medium 2 00@ 2 50 Killarney. select.... 3 00@I0 00 mediumaDdshort2 00@ 2 50 ■ Kaiserin 3 00010 00 Mrs.Jardine 3 00@10 00 " Chatenay 2 00010 00 " My Maryland 2 00©10 00 " Perle 2 00® 10 00 " Richmond 3 00010 00 " Uncle John 300®lO0O " White Killarney select.... 4 00@10 00 medium 2 000 3 00 Carnations 75ffl 3 01 Asters 50@ 3 00 Chrysanthemums ,. .per doz.. 2 00@ 2 50 Cattlevas per doz.. 4 COa 6 Oi Cosmos 1 003) 3 00 Dahlias 2 00@ 4 00 Gladioli 10)0 4 00 Lilium Harrisii .. perdoz.. 2 OU 10 00S12 00 Lily of the Valley 2 UU0 4 00 Mexican Ivy 75w 1 00 Adiantum per 100. 75ffi 1 SO AsparaeusPlum. strintrs. eacti, 60@ 75 sprays 3 000 4 00 Sprengeri 3 000 4 00 Ferns per 1000. 1 00® 1 50 Smilax 1 50@ 2 00 are larger than those of most early varieties, and they open well. The color is deep rich orange-red, w'ith a large whitish central area, shaded with purple on each of the three lower segments. It received an award of merit from the Royal Horticultural Society on July 5, being shown bj' Frank Lilley, Guernsey. Rambler Rose Flame. — A beautiful new rose of the rambler or multiflora type. It is said to grow about nine feet high. The flowers are of a rich and bright shade of rosy pink with light center; they are semi-double, and produced in large and effective clus- ters. It received an award of merit from the Royal Horticultural Society on July 19, being shown by Charles Turner, of .Slough. The Association of Free Spaces and Public Gardens, affiliated with the Na- tional Horticultural Society of France, announces for discussion: (1) "Label- ling of Plants in Public Gardens;" (2) "Playgrounds." Both subjects are of vital interest in our own country and WIETOR BROS. r'r^w'r.^lff Cut Flowers Orowers o! All telegraph and telephone ord' rs given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing __* CROWERS*"SHIPPERS ' ^'fUT FLOWERS" ^ i9 WABASH AVE. ^W CHICAGO . iCENTRMj HOEDQEK BROS. • Wholesale Growers of Gat Flowers, Telephone Randolph 2758. Greenhouses: DES PLADTES. ILL. Store- 51 Wabash Avenue CHICAGO Zech&Mann Wholesale riorlsfs Room 2 18, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Telephone, Central 3284. Quality Counts.. Let ns have your next order for Roses and Camationa and other Seasonable Flowera. JOHN KRUCHTEN, 51 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO. W. p. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER Kyle & Foerster, WHOLESALE FLORISTS 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. LoHi: Distance Phone, Randolpli 3619. might be discussed to advantage at our conventions. Begonia Mrs. W. L. Ainslie. — A su- perb double self yellow-flowered vari- ety of great size, charm and excel- lence. In the yellow-flowered class this variety practically stands alone. Exhibited by Blackmore & Langdon. Bath; and T. S. Ware, Limited, Felt- ham. Award of merit. Delphinium Belladonna Semi-plena. —With a name so fully descriptive we only need to add that the variety Is one whose dwarfness and color beauty will render it one of the most service- able of dwarf-growing sorts. Award of merit. Rose Mrs. Foley Hobbs. — A large and excellent-shaped tea variety, the color of which is creamy white, very slight- ly tinged flesh pink. Award of merit. Both the foregoing were shown by Alex. Dickson & Sons, Newtownards, Ire. 346 The American Florist. Sept. 10, r Bronze Galax Dahlias $7.50 per case. It pays you to l>u\ our tjalax liy the casi- nOW, because they are just as good now as any other time of the year. $1.50 to $3.00 per 100. All the- liest varieties. We can niakt- the shipments direct from the grower to you. Try a sample shipment. THE LEO NIESSEN CO.. 1209 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia. RAIN D.VMAllES OUTUOOR STOCK. There is no change worthy of note in the condition of the cut tiower mar- ket. Some very good greenhouse stock, for the season, in the line of roses has been arriving. The outdoor stock has, to some e.xtent, been damaged by heavy rains. The weather continues warm with great humidity and the best buyers still linger at the seaside and mountain resorts. September 5th, Labor Day, brouglit no extra business to the florists; in fact, if there was any change it was a falling oft and a number of the stores closed in the afternoon. I'LOIUSTS' CLUB MEETIXO. The regular montlily meeting of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia was held on Tuesday evening. September ti. Presi- dent Heacock occupying the chair. Secretary Rust having recovered frojn his recent lameness was able to be present and assume his official sta- tion. The committee on essays re- ported upon the work whicli the com- mittee had accomplished during the year, which certainly showed com- mendable results. J. Otto Thilow spoke of the convention of the S. A. F. and O. H. held at Rochester, which in his opinion was the best that the society had ever held. He warmly commended Pres. Pierson and Sec'y Corner for their untiring efforts, and results obtained, and was enthusiastic in his praise of the hospitality, and courtesy of the craft of Rochester, and the energy and zeal exerted to make the visitors feel at home and enjoy themselves. Interesting remarks were also made upon this theme by John Westcott, Leo. Niessen and D. F. O'Connor, which were favorably re- ceived. The secretary reported the death of George Redford and A. J. Hamilton., both members of the club. The nomination of officers for the en- suing year. The incumbents of the several positions, Joseph Heacock, president: Alfred Burton, vice-presi- dent; David Rust, secretary, and George Craig, treasurer, were all re- nominated, KOTE.S. A. R. Jones of the S. R. Pennock- Meehan Co.. has just returned from a month's sojourn in Canada. He visited the leading cities, Montreal, Toronto and Quebec, and took a side trip of several hundred miles up the Saguenay river and was delighted with the scen- ery along its banks. Later he visited Halifax and Digby, Nova Scotia, and was well pleased with what he saw of the country of the Bluenoses. D. T. Connor, local representative of the Lord & Burnham Co.. has just closed a contract with R. Vincent Jr. & Sons Co.. of White Marsh, Md., for two houses, each 250x.3.") feet. A number of other contracts have re- cently been secured in this vicinity by Mr. Connor. At Crawford's Flower Shop, 5210 Market street, great improvements are being made in the way of decorating and refitting. There is already a nice conservatory attached to the store and it ranks well with any in the city. The Robert Craig Co. is doing a heavy business in shipping ]ilants. Their crotons are now the star attrac- VlioMe Rower MM'KeU Philadelphia. Sept. 7. Per 100 Roje«. Beauty. extra \d 00@25 00 first S 00@10 00 Brides and Maids I 00@ 5 00 Kiliarney 1 00® 6 00 " White Killarney 1 OOfTi 5 00 .\sters 75® .? 00 Cattleyas 50 OO07,S 00 Gladiolus 2 00@ 4 CO Lilium Harrisii 6 00@ S 00 Lily of the Valley 2 OOO 4 00 Soapdraeons 4 00® 8 fO Adiantum 75® 1 00 Asparagus per bunch 50 Smilax 15 OOff 20 00 Pittsburg. Sept. 7. Per 100 Roues, Beauty, special 12 00(315 00 extra 8 00@1Z 00 No. 1 4 00® 6 00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 1 00@ 4 00 " Chatenay 1 00@ 4 00 " Killarney 1 00® 4 00 My Maryland 1 000 4 00 Richmond 1 00@ 4 00 Carnations 1 W@ 2 CO Asters. 1 fO® 2 00 Gladioli 2 00® S 00 Lilium LonRiSorum 6 Ooai S 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 On Sweet Peas ', 25® 50 Adiantum 150 AsparaBusSpreneeri. per bunch. 50 strings... per BtriDB. 50 " sprays. .. per bunch. SO Smilai IS 00 tion and are going out fast. Robert Craig, Jr., is taking a short vacation at Atlantic City. S. F. Lilly, the wholesaler who re- cently removed to No. 5 Mole street, is well pleased with his new location. Incidentally, he is handling good stock, for the season, of Killarney and My Maryland roses. Schenk's at (529 North 17th street, is now handling a lot of very fine ferns, but is equally well supplied with cut flowers and can make up a design on very short notice. The Primrose Flower Shop, 82S North Broad street, is a retail store that is well worthy of a visit from anybody who appreciates tasteful work. Mr. Charles Fox is another of the North Broad street iiorists who has an established reputation and gives customers their money's worth. Ehret's Floral Arcadia, 702 North Broad street, justly deserves the name as it is a veritable arcadia, and cus- tomers go away smiling. Edward Reid is now handling fine rose stock, in fact, it is hard to find anything but good stock, at any time, in Mr. Reid's store. Robert Kift is thoroughly redecorat- ing his store so as to have everything in readiness for the busy season. Samuel R. Ailken, 1722 Columbia avenue, is showing" fine design work. Pittsburg. rROSPEOTS BETTER. The opening of September sees the homecoming' of many flower buyers that forsake the posies during the suminer months. The wedding dates indicate that the coming season will be an important one to the florists. Looking over last week, business could have been better in spots. Asters are FINE Asters and Gladioli THE McCALLUM CO., Inc., 937 Liberty Ave., PITTSBURG. PA. Mention the American Florist loheit writiuQ Pittsburgh Cut Flower Company WHOLESALE GROWERS 222 Oliver Ave., PITTSBURGH, PA. Mention the A)iiericctn Florist tohen tvriting Asters, Gladioli, Beauties, Roses, Sweet Peas. All seasonable flowers. Pittsburg Florists' Excliange, 15 Diamond Square, PITTSBURG, PA. The Florists' Exchange.... 729 13th Street, N. W. WASHINGTON, D. C. Solicit Consi^-nmi-Dts o{ First Cl»ss Stock. "Honesty Our Motto." Try Us. BERGER BROS. Wholesale Florists 1220 Filbert Street. PHILADELPHIA, - PA. Long experience in th.- business and fair dealing enables us to offer good terms to all our patrons now coming in by the carload, flood- ing the coinmission houses. Some very fancy stock is seen. There are also quantities of short stem stock that do not get a look. Beauties and roses are moving very slow. Valley is selling up very clean, the demand be- ing far greater than the supply. The li' avy rains the past ten days have saved a little of plant and vegetable lite. Greater bulk being beyond help. NOTES. Pittsburg Florists' and Gardeners' I 'I lib will hold its regular monthly imeting at the Fort Pitt hotel, Tues- day, September (>. On the subject : I lladiolus and Phlox, a fine display of (lowers is expected. Mr. E. C. Reine- nian will talk of "Floriculture" as he s.Tw it in Europe this summer. Traugott llolbranc, Johnstown, Pa., w;is a visitor in town today and states I igio. The American Florist. 347 American Beauties Lily of the Valley, Carnations and all Tea Roses, In lots of one hundred to one thousand. Phone or wire us. WELCH BROTHERS, D..o„¥hf,< ^ Boston, Mass, Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Extra large, heavy strings 50c each. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn. THE MUNK FLORAL CO. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS Columbus, Ohio William Murphy, Wholesale Commission Second-hand Galvanized Wire Stakes for sale. 311 Main Street, CINCINNATI, OHtO. he has finished two new carnation houses 30Uxo5 feet. Gilbert Weaklin, who has been with Randolph & McClements for twelve years, has resigned his position with that firm. H. C. Buechler, South View Floral Co., is able to be around again after a long illness. Mr. Fancourt, of the S. S. Pennock- Meehan Co., was a business caller last week. Geo. Marshall, of the. Pittsburg Cut Flo%ver Co., is reported on the sick list. North side florists report last week's business as the poorest this summer. Mrs. Jacob Flicker, Homestead, Pa., has been laid up with hay fever. Fred G. Lewis, Lockport, N. Y., was a business caller Friday. J. Boston. The first telegram your new corre- spondent received read at this end^ "Go ahead with the Boston work." We are sure no one at headquarters has any such opinion of the Boston flower interests. This is aviation week here. September came in with a fine rain. This is a splendid aster year. Almost no disease. Loads of the finest branch- ing white and other colors await the buyer. NOTES. September 3 was the date of the seventh annual stall sale of the Co-Op- erative Flower Market, 2 Park street. Elijah Cartwright is president and John McFarland secretary. There was a large attendance. Wm. Tailby acted as auctioneer. There were 12G stalls to be sold. The annual rental is f25 and the lowest bid allowed was $20. Wm. Elliott, of Boston, got the first choice for $125, which was the highest pre- mium offered at the sale. About ninety stalls were sold. A point that raised loud protest was that the by-laws al- lowed anyone who had paid a premium of over $.50 to retain his old stall. A number took advantage of this privi- lege. A regular caterer w'as on hand to serve coffee and sandwiches to the crowd. Welch's were handling some fine 3G- 40-inch American Beauties, $4;- $25 per HOLTON&HINKELCO. Wholesalers of Fresh Flowers 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. ¥lioMe Hover M^lffte Boston. Sept. 7. Per 100 Ro8e«, Beauty, best 20 U0@25 00 medium IJ 00@15 00 culls 200@ 4 00 " Bride. Bridesmaid 100(3 4 00 Extra... 5 00@ h 00 •■ Killarney and Richmond.. 1 00© 6 CO ■• My Maryland 1 000 8 00 ■• Carnot 2 OOt? S OU Carnations, select 1 00^ 1 00 fancy 1 50® 2 00 Callas 8 00@10 00 Cattleyas 35 00©50 00 Lllium LoDgiflorum 6 00@ 8 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00@ 4 00 Smilax 12 00® 16 00 5t. Louis. Sept. 7. Rosea, Beauty long stems 15 00020 00 medium stems 8 00010 00 short stems 2 000 4 00 Bride, Bridesmaid 2 000 5 00 Killarney 3 000 4 00 My Maryland 3 00© 4 00 Richmond 4 00 Carnations 1 00© 1 50 fancy 1 50 .■\sters 1 0C@ 4 00 Easter Lilies 8 00@10 CO Adiantum 1 00 Asparagus Spreneeri 2 000 3 00 Smilax 12 50015 00 Cincinnati Sept. 7 Roses. Beauty 1000 3 00 Bride. Bridesmaid 2 Oo© 6 00 Golden Gate 2 00© 6 00 Killarney 2 00© 6 00 Richmond 2 00© 6 00 Carnations 1 000 2 UO .Asters 1 00® .' 00 Callas 10 00 Daisies 50 Lilium Album and Rubrum. per doz. 5) Liliuni ."Vuratum per doz.. 1 50 Lilium Longitiorum 10 00®12 50 Lily of the Valley 3 000 4 00 Adiantum 1 00© 1 50 Asparagus Sprengeri. per bch. 25 Smilax 12 50015 00 Gladiola. 3 00© 4 00 MiLWADKEE. Sept 7. Roses. Beautv..per doz.. 5C03 UO Bride, Bridesmaid 3 00© 6 00 " Killarney 3 000 S 00 " Richmond 3 00© 6 00 Carnations 2 00® 3 00 Asters 1 000 2 00 Gladioli 3 00(7 5 00 Lllium Gii!anteum..perdoz., 1 SO 10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 03© 4 Oo Magnolia 35 Snapdragon 2 00® 4 00 Adiantum 1 50 Asparagus per string, ,500 60 Plumosus. per bunch, 35® 50 Sprengeri. " 35 Ferns. Fancy per lOOP, 150 Galax per 1000. 150 20 Smilax per doz.. 1 50 100. Shakespeare is their seller in gladiolus. .Toe Margolis at H. M. Robinson & Co. is just back from Europe. Chas. Robinson will go south next week for southern smilax. At Harvard Botanical Gardens the entire front range of conservatories, in- cluding the palm house, are being torn down and will be rebuilt. The Railway Gardeners of the United States hold their convention at the Crawford House, Boston, September 5. The death of Mrs. C. E. Reynolds, mother of Frank J. Reynolds, Somer- ville florist, occurred the past w'eek. ,^,Jl.il..l,.li.il.,l,.lk..l.,lb,~ir^iA H. G.BERNING, Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St. ST. LOUIS. MO. C. A. KUEHN Wholesale Florist 1 122 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Both L. D. Phones. ST. LOUIS, M0> Supplies and Everything in Season always on hand N, Fishelson, Copley florist, is dress- ing up with an immaculate coat of white enamel. L. Smith of Tewkesbury has won honorable mention this week for his asters. Among the wholesale florists, — "Best summer we ever had" at McCarthy & Co. W. T. HUTCHINS. Just as Good. "Going to make a garden this spring?" "No; my wife persuaded me to put the nnoney into her hat." — Kansas City Journal. Also Experienced. Weary Willie: "Do you need any garden work done, mum?" Mrs. Suburb: "Have you had any e.xperience in that line?" Weary Willie: "Sure, mum! I peddled violets two years on Broad- way." — Chicago Journal. 348 The American Florist. Sept. lo, New York. PROSPECTS I.MlMiOVI.NG. Business for the past week has been Just what is to he expecteii in tliis the dullest niontli of the year. Plenty of I'aii'b' Kood outiloor stoek is arriv- ing, but there is little demand for it. Some fine dahlias are now coming in, hut there is very little call for them. Orehids are now quite siaree and the purchasers of them equally so. Both wholesalers and retailers are winding up their vacations now and the finish- ing touches are being added to store improvements, the odor of fresh paint being noticeable everywhere. NOTKS. A rather ludicrous opening announce- ment was pasted on the show window of a store about to open. It read as follows : "Xotise a first clas florist will open hear on Sept 1.")" (underneath this in heavily outlined letters) "Strictl.v high clas" in type which was an indiscriminate jumble of small and capital letters together. F. G. Miller, 270.j Broadway, opens for the season September ti. Mr. Miller has just returned from a visit to liis old home in Chicago and says there is no place like the Windy City, not- withstanding the fact that while there last week he had his pockets picked twice in four days. What does he mean? H. F. Darrow speaks very favorably of the azalea novelties seen in his visit to Europe, especially of the three new varieties which w-ere exhibited at the February meeting of the Boston Gar- deners' and Florists' Club by Haerens Bros., of Somergem. Belgium. Geo. Hildenbrand. former manager for John Young, who started in busi- ness for himself January 1 in the re- tail line at 3423 Broadway, is doing a fine business for this time of year and reports some large funeral orders of late. R. Savage. 2.331 Broadway, reports a very good summer business this year and that the present indications are that he will break all previous records for the coming season. John R. Hartmann's Rosary, ICtTii Broadway, had a big funeral order last week for President Harrison's, of the Iron Steamboat Co.. funeral. Robert E. Berry, formerly with the park department, has been engaged by the Elizabeth Nursery Co. in an execu- tive capacity. Karadontes Bros, will open a store at 21TG Broadway in the new Wells- more apartment hotel about Septem- ber 10. Peter L. Bogart. 970 0th avenue, re- ports the largest funeral order of this summer last week at West End, N. J. Chas. Haberman is visiting his birth- ■ Wm. Ford does not expect to open his new store much before October 1. place at Frankfurt-on-Main, Germany, and will return about October 1. August Millang is spending a week on the Ijong Island coast. Alex. J. Guttman is going out of the wholesale business. Baltimore. DISAGnEE.iBLE WEATUEK CO.XDITIONS. Hot and sticky is the description here of the weather, so usual to early September, the mercury running up to 00° and the humidity being at the saturation point. There have been some showers, just enough to preserve the reputation of the weather bureau from absolute disregard of truth but not sufficient to do any good to hu- manity or the growing crop. It is most curious how rain has fallen in spots, a few localities getting all the downpour, whilst others within a mile or two do not get any. One day last week the gauge in the city showed in les.s than two hours a precipitation of 1.57 inches; at your correspondent's location in the suburbs it was not over .1(1 of an inch. The record rainfall of August in the city was for August 1.33 incli, which is just one-third of the normal for that month; but in the greater part of the contiguous terri- tory it was hardly enough to show on the gauges. .Springs and water courses are low^er than within the memory of living men; the reservoirs of the city suppl.v are becoming exhausted, and if the gates are not opened soon the drought will be a calamity to the city. Business, naturally, keeps dull, there being little demand for other work than funerals. The city population is just beginning to return to their homes, and it is hoped the customary revival will soon be felt. Stock gen- erally is not of first-class quality, out- door flowers showing the effects of the dry soil and parching winds. ^ >'OTES. The four potato races for men, wo- men, girls and boys were all aniniated, the winners, who received trophies, were Ward Perry and Robert L. Gra- ham first and second in the first race; Mesdames Bauer and Boone in the second; Misses Kress and Graham in Steamship Sailings. From New York except as noted. Sept. 13. Rotterilam, Hon.-.\mer., in a. m.. Hobokea Pier. Kaispr Wil. (lor Grusse. N. Ger. Llojd, 10 a. ui., IloViokou Pier. FROM HOSTON, Saxou'.a, Cnuard, 4 p. Ul., Cu- iiard Wliarf. Sept. 14. Campania. Cvinuril, *J a. m., Piers 5f and CiG. North River. Majestic. White Star, 3 p. m.. Piers 00 and 61. North RiA'er. FRO.M B.iLTl.MORE. Main. N. Ger. Lloyd. 2 p. ni.. Pier 9, Locust Point. Sept, 15. La Savoie. French, 10 a. m., Pier 42, North River. Barltarossa, N. G. Lloyd, 10 a. m., Hoholieu Pier. FROM QUEBEC, Lalie Manitoba, Can.-Pacific, a:30 p. m. Sept. 16. FROM MONTRE.\L. Victorian. Allan, a. m. FRO.M t'IIIL.\UELPniA, Manitou, Red Star. 10 a. ni. Sept, 17. Cnlunibia. .\nchor. 12 noon. Pier C4. North River, St. Paul, American, 10 a. m., Pier 62. Nortli River. Carmania. Cnnard, 10 a. m., Piers 54 and 50, North River. Niagara. French. Pier 84. North River. La Gascogne. French. Pier 42, North River. Kroonland, Red Star, 10 a. m., Pier 50, Norlii River. Cedric. White Star. 9 a. m., Piers 60 and 61. Nortli River. Geo. Wa.shiiiijtnn, N. Ger. Lloyd. 10 a, m.. Yin holicn I'ier. FRO>[ MONTREAL. Hesperian. Allan FRO.M PHILADELPHIA, Friesland. American 10 a. rn.. Pier 54. FItO.M JIONTREAL. .Megantic, White Star-Dom Daylight. the third, and Willie Bauer and Dock Wagner in the fourth. The 75-yard dash for men was won by Ward Perry. In the 7o-yard dash for girls. Miss Glass got the prize. In the 75-yard dash for boys. Dock Wagner was vic- torious. In the 75-yard dash for ladies, Mrs. Boone was triumphant. The Gardeners' Club had its custom- ary annual outing on the 1st day of September, at Bay Shore, a very 'con- venient and agreeable resort on the Chesapeake, about two hundred per- sons, members, their wives, sweet- hearts, etc., participating. In bowling there were many events, and the victors are too numerous to mention in this space, the ladies as well as the men getting numerous prizes in the events set apart for them. There was quite a rain shower in the afternoon which interfered some- what with the program of proceed- ings—putting an end to the ball game. There was bathing, fishing, crabbing and other aquatic sports, and the day was one of pleasure and recreation to all present. Putting balls in basket.— 1st, Mrs. W. G. Lehr: same for men, Wm. Ekas. Guessing number of flowers in sealed bo.x, Wm. Kumlehn. S. B. Albany, N. Y. Considerable progress upon the lireparations for the second annual tlower show on Novembej- 10. 11 and 12 in the state armory is being made by the Albany Florists' Club and the special committee appointed to act in the matter. At the September meeting of the club a report was read from the committee showing the I>rogress made thus far. The premium list is practically completed and shows twelve cups donated for prizes. Two of the number are from out of tow-n : Stumpp it Walter Co., New York, and Henry F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. It is proposed to encourage a number of exhibitors to come to Albany and some of the best prizes will be awarded in classes likely to attract their interest. 1'hc club will put up a cup for the best decorated florist's booth— a prize offer- ed for the first time. The premium list will be placed in the hands of the lirinter as soon as possible. The name of Alfred E. Whittle was substituted upon the judges' committee for that of A. D. Wemple. resigned. Fred Glockner, A. Simon. I.,ouis Schafer, and Eli Burke were added to the deco- rating committee and Thomas F. Tracey upon the program committee. President Goldring at the club meet- ing appointed Frank M. Briare, Fred A. Danker, and E. P. Tracey a com- mittee to draw up suitable resolutions uixm the death of William C. Roche, ime of the members who was drowned in Kinderhook lake during his vaca- tion. An interesting discussion on the wilt- ing of rooted poinsettias was begun by' Charles Sanders, who brought a sample of a plant affected. No solution was offered beyond an article in a recent number of an English periodical which Mr. Sanders promised to look up. Some of the members believed that the wilt- ing was due to a fungus attacking the roots. In a discussion upon asters which followed Walter Mott. a new member, gave the results of his recent visit to the fields of H. B. Williams. J;aldwinsville. who raises seed for the Its merits have been conclusively proven through Public Demons- trations. Aphine will not injure the the tenderest flower or foliage — in fact it invigorates plant life. It posesscs excellent cleansing qualities. $2.50 per Gallon; $1.00 per Quart. Get it from Your .Seedsmen, or Write Aphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON, N. J. Pacific Coast Distributing Agents: MacRORIE-McLAREN COMPANY, Crocker Building. San Francisco, California. igio. The American I^lorist. 849 Young & Nugent, Telephone 2066-2066 Madison Square. 42 West 28th Street, To out-of-town florists We are In tbe Heart of And eive special atteotion to steamer aod Theater ordert, Prompt deliveries and best stock id the market. '^ New York Traendly £ Schenck, 131 & 133 WEST 28tta ST none*: 798 nd 798. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, NEW YORK .,^txN YORK Give nt a Trial We can Please yon. w Roses, Carnations and all kinds o. Seasonable Flowers In Stock. U/U r I^ICTIIIP on wholesale Wm. r. KAollnb uU.cv^^^jji';"- Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. August Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST 41 W. 28th St, NEW YORK N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange CooBSn Bldg. , 6th Ave. &W. 26th St,. NewToi*. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Morninsr. Desirable Wall Space to Rent for AdrertlsinB. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. trade on a large scale. Mr. Mott said that the asters he saw there were per- haps the finest in his experience of over .31) years. He related some inter- esting facts about the raising of asters at Baldwinsville. among others that one and one-half acres of asters yield lUO pounds of seed. NOTKS. Byron C. Holmes. Western avenue, is building two houses for chrysanthe- mums. LJ.j feet by IIC. feet, and IS feet by IIU feet, to be completed October 1. R. D. Montreal. Trade is good and is promising better for next weelc. The Eucharistic congress, ^vhich will be held here dur- ing next weel'C is sure to make a big demand on flowers of all kinds. Al- ready the newspapers talk of that the whole route of the procession will be strewn with flowers. The Catholic churches will all be elaborately deco- rated. Already contracts have lieen signed for decorations as high as .$.500 with some of the florists. Flowers will be scarce. Flowering plants are al- ready in big demand for decorating private conservatories and for adorn- ment of window sills. We are in the midst of exhibitions just now. Lachine was the first one on the list. The show, held in the town hall, was the best one yet. Aid. Chas. Smith, the secretary-treasurer of the Horticultural Society, had a large entry in all classes. The principal prize winners were Thos. Pewtress, gardener to H. A. Allen. Pointe Claire; C. A. Smith, J. F. Church. R. Massie. J. Bartlett and F. S. Watson. St. Lam- WesaleHowerMM'Kefo New York. Sept. 7. Roses. Beauty, special 8 0OS2O 00 extra and fancy... 3 OOffi 8 00 No. 1 and No. 2.... 50® 2 00 Bride. Bridesmaid, special. 3 (mh 4 00 extra and fancy 5)ffl 2 00 Killarney. special 3 00® 4 00 extra and fancy. 1 00® 2 00 No.l and No. 2. 500 1 00 Kaiserin, special 4 0095 00 extra and fancy. 2 no® 3 01 No. 1 and No. 2. SOffl 1 00 Asters .... 253 3 00 Chrysanthemnms... perdoz.. 1 C0@ 1 50 Cattleyas 45 00©75 00 Dahlias per doz.. 75 Gladiolus S"® 2 01 Hydraniteas 1 00@ 2 00 Lilium Loneifloruin 4 OOS 5 00 Lily of the Valley 1 00® 3 00 Buffalo. Sept. 7. Roses. Beauty, special 20 00@25 00 fanc) 15 00020 00 extra 10 0OW15 00 No.l 7 00@10 00 No. 2 2 Oti® 4 00 Bride Maid. Killarney 2 00@ 6 00 Kaiserin 4 000 7 00 hres. Carnot 4 00® 7 00 Carnations 1 00@ I 50 Asters 4P@ 2 00 Gladioli 2 00@ 4 00 Lilium Lonriflorum 8 00010 00 Lilium Speciosum 3 O0@ 4 CO Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Sweet Peas per bunch, 3c@5c Water Lilies. 3 COc? 5 00 Adiantum Croweanum 1 25@ 1 50 Asparagus, per bunch. 35^' 50 .Asparagus Spren&eri,. 35^! 50 Asparagus Str 500 60 Ferns per 1000. $1 50 Galax, green and bronze 150 Smilax 15 00 ALFRED H. LANGJAHR WHOLESALE FLORIST, 55 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. All Sowers in season. ConsiifomeDts of first- class stock solicited. Phones 4626 and 4627 Madison Square. Charles H. Totty MADISON, NEW JERSEY ^Vholeaale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties my specialty. bert's exhibition also proved to be a good success; the entries in the garden competition were larger than before, which shows a lively interest. The Montreal Horticultural Society will hold its show next week: the gardens have all been judged and the trophies awarded but it's the show where most interest is taken in, especially by the private gardeners. A number of visitors from the United States have been in Montreal after the convention. Geo. Asmus.. president- elect of the Society of American Flor- ists, remained a few days in Mon- treal. Mr. and Mrs. Peterson of Cin- cinnati passed through. Mr. E. Fan- court of S. S. Pennock-Meehan Co. of Philadelphia called on the trade. NOTES. Leo McKenna, who was a couple of weeks in the hospital, down with blood poison, is out and on the road to re- covery. Moore, Henfz & Nash, WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 65 and 67 West Zeth S%99* ^ FANCY TERNS, iir*il=oo ■^^^i^i^E' New Crop Galax, Bronze or Green $1.25 per 1000; 10,000.17.50 "■^^Sft^SffiS^ Sphainnm Moss, large bales . $1.25; 6 bales. $7X0. Extra fine ^^^^^ Leacothoe Sprays. Green and Bronze $1.00 per 100: $7.50per lUOO Boxwood per bunch, 35c; SO-pound case $8.50 Lotf Moss, in barrels for han^in^ baskets $2. CO per barrel Florists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placing their orders with us A trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. Wi olesale Commission Florists and Florists' Supplies, 38-40 Broadway, All phone connections. DETROIT, MICH. Laurel Wreathing and Sheet Moss Galax, Leucothoe and Ferns Shipped to all parts. We are strictly wholesale. 16 years' experience in florist business in Chicago. Write for prices to SWAN & CHEGGIN, Roan Mountain, Tenn. has been for funeral tvork, but the theaters are now all open and an occa- sional order from this source is now received. With the opening of the schools this week, and the return of those who spent their summer away, the promise of fall business is brighter. George W. Smith of the Cleveland Florists' Exchange, will remember La- bor Day, 1910. The arrival of an eleven pound baby boy early in the morning, the third in the family, was the cause of a smiling countenance. Mother and baby are both doing nicely. Charles A. Bramley has purchased an automobile and daily can be seen rid- ing around town. John Duncan has returned and is feeling much better. C. B. Sphagnum Moss Dry; in burlap hales: size of bale. 16 by 16 inches by 4 feet lontf: aver^jre weight, about 30 pounds. Price (cash with order): Per bale, 7Sc; 10 bales. J6.5U. CHAS. F. UECKE, New London, Wis Adams, Mass. — F. Prindle is making extensive additions to his property. Mekiden, Conn.— Blatchley Co. have remodeled their store and greenhouses. Helena, Mont. — The Flower Show association held a successful two-day show the last week of August. HAIL AT CEDAR RAPIDS, lA. tgio. The American Florist, 361 TYPE OF OUR CYCLAMEN. VAUGHAN'S Oiant=Flowered Cyclamen ErK^r'Iiil<;„^'"."'-.'!!!"^.'.-:::;:::.: 1 \" »oo s,ads. $0.75 WMte, with Crimson Eye! "":::: :::::: J at me 1000 rate. Giant-nowered Cyclamen, extra choice mixed: PerlOOseeds $ 0.50 250 seeds 1.15 lOtO seeds 4.50 500U seeds 20.00 ^^^ This mixture is made uD from the above separate colors. New Salmon (Glory of Wandsbek). This is. to our knowledge, the best strain in this color which is very striking and well liked by thenublic. Per 100 seeds, $1.35, 250 seeds, $2.85; 1000 Seeds, $10.50. Giant Orchid=Flowered Cyclamen These are exceptionally fine with flowers that are frilled and Irioged in wonderful fashion. Pure White, Red, Pink, White with Carmine Eye and Lilac Colored. Each, per lOO seeds, $1.00; per 1000 seeds, $9.00 Giant Orchid- Flo wered Cyclamen , in choicest mixture. 25 seeds $0.25 100 seeds 85 UOO seeds 8.00 English Grown Giant Cyclamen. Price, 100 Seeds, $1.00: lOOO seeds, $9.00. Princess May. Pale pink. Princess of Wales. Giganteum variety. Pink. Mauve Queen. Giganteum variety. Mauve. Duke of <:onnau^ht. Giganteum variety. Purplish crimson. Duke of Fife. Giganteum variety, Dark Rose. Silmon Queen. New extra choice color. Rosy Morn. Giganteum variety. Delicate rose color. Claret base Plcturatum. Giganteum variety. Light rose tinted, with claret base. Grandlflora alba. The largest giant white ercwo. Excelsior. Giganteum variety. White, with red base. Extralarge flowers. Vaughan'sSeed Store 84-86:Randolph:St., CHICAGO, 25 Barclay St., NEW^YORK, "BUSINESS NECESSITY" Edition of 1910, Postpaid, $3.00. D HIS is the only term whicli describes the American Florist Company's Directory, just out. This book, 570 pages of facts tersely told, is issued annually and is an aid to business and money making which no wholesaler or traveling salesman can afford to be without. It contains the name of every Florist, Nurserymen and Seedsmen, arranged both by states and towns and alphabetically; and lists of experiment Station Horticul- turists, Landscape Architects, Horticultural Supply Concerns and Leading Foreign Firms. It will save many times its cost by enabling you to cover America with your catalogue 'and at the same time waste no printed matter or postage on dead names. A Ready Reference Manual. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn Street CHICAGO. 362 The American Florist. Sept. 10, DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS win be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below.the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. CUoag(K BrtsMlihcd is 18ST. mSM. FlORiST 739 Buclclnghain Place, L. D. Phone Graci-land 1112. Send UB your retail orderi, WE HAVE THE BEST FACIUTIES IN THE CITY Cincinnati, O. JULIUS BAER, 138-140 E. Fourth St. Lonii Distance 'Phone. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST 60 KEARNEY STREET. Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, Mich. H. A. FISHER CO. WHioIesale and Retail Florists. We Handle Everything in Season. Milwaukeeji Wis. CCPollworthCo. c^.^'Jr'n.. Wisconsin. Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockport. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Mail. Telephone and Telesrapb orders filled promptly wiih the choicest stock. Indianapolis, Ind. BertermaoaBros.Co. FLORISTS .241 Massachusetts Avo. WASHINGTON D. C. MfoeBRoax*^ ^^^ Gude^s Washington, D. C. I4th and H SIrMts. Also 1601 Edtaw Placi, Baltimore, Md« J. DAN BLACKISTONE Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Mlaii and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cat Blooms. We cover aU Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. WILLIAM L ROCK, Flower Co., WUl carefully execute ordert for Kanaaa City and any town In Missouri, Kansas or Oklahoma. Mention the Amei'ican Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. The Most Central Location in City. F. H. WEBER Boyle and Maryland Aves. CUT FLOWERS AND PLANTS. Phones: Bell. Lindell 2153; Kinloch. Delmar 768. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. Write. Wire or Phone Yonr Orders to 1406 Olive Street, Regular discount allowed on all orders, either Plants or Cut Flowers. Phones Bell, Main 2306; Kinloch Central 4981 Mention the American Florist when writing New York. EstabUshea 1849 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway 1552^^5^3 co?u.nbus. doJce Cut Flowcrs Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray 913 Grand Av*. All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Alttntion Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Pamum St teliphonis wu larnvm ju ,301 andt lasa Mention the American Florist when writing Denver, Colo. yhc Park ....Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE. PresMe.it. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer, a s FLORIST s x Phone 2416 Main 14thaEyeSta.,B. W Write. Telegraph or Telephone, Mention the American Florist when writing Montreal. 7C^ All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties, Orchids and Valley always on hand. Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and Vicinity on Telegraphic Order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery in Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GALVIN, Inc.. 124 TREMONT ST. Mention the American Florist when writing THE J. M. 6ASSER COMPANY, ©[L(l^llL/!^[?3[o)p.®^ We Com All Poinit in Obia. igio. The American Florist. 353 |||J^|r»wr^ AH r*ITTr CI AlI71?nC ^*" ^^ deUvered for the trade tn other cities by the Ul^diUllU UK Vlji FLU tTI^KO "rms'selow, the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mail Orders. Kansas City, Mo. 6n. M. Kellogg Flower, and Plant Gc 80e GRAND AVE. KANSAS CITY and PLEASANT HILL, MO Will fill all orders for Cnt Flowers, rnneral Designs, Wedding and Birthday Gifts that mv be eotrunted to thejm. Mention thcMtne-^ican Florist when writing Washington, D. C. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Hciiil ^ Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247. W« are in position to fill promptly all mail, telephone, teleeraph and cable orders with best qnalitv stock in season. Pittsburg, Pa. A. W. SMITH CO. KEENANBLDG. Largest Floral Establishment in America Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Rochester, N: Y. J.B. KELLER SO NS, r FLORISTS. I 25 Clinton Avenue, N. B«cliester Plione 606. Long DU. BeH Phone nil St. Paul, Minn. L L MAY & CO. Order your flowers for delivery io this section from the LEASING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice DANIELS & FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telepraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels. Denver" Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street. Anderson, S. C. THE ANDERSON FLORAL CO. 633 MAIUHALL ATK. MICHIGAN. Orders will be carefully cared for by HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist of GRAND RAPIDS New York. Establiahed 1874. DARDS N. E. Comer 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress. DARDSFLOR. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. 319 MAIN PHONE. 272 Fulton Street. All orders by mail telei^rapb. etc. will receive careful attention and Dromol dpiivery anywhere in Greater New York, Long Island and New Jersey. Established 1874. Brookljm, New York. "WILSON" 3 andS Greene Ave. and 339 to 347 Greene Ave. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N. J. Deliveries in NEW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW .lERSET. New York. Malandre Bros. 2094 Broadway, cor. 72nd St. We carry the highest grade of Cut Flowirs. and are adjacent to tbu TheatriLal aod Steamship Dis- tricts. RefrrpDces or ca^h with orders from unknown parties. Louisville, Ky. JACOB SCHULZ, 550 So. Fonrth Avenue. Colorado Springs, Colo. PRANK F. CRUMP, Wholesale and RetaO Florist. New York. MYER, FLORIST, '"AILS.?."- Xkw Bedfoki), Mass. — James H. Cleary has filed a voluntary petition in insolvency. FiNDLAY, Ohio.— Miss L. Miller opened a flower and plant store the latter part of last month. Keokuk, Ia. — During a recent hail storm the greenhouses of R. G. Schlot- ter and Wm. C. Laisle were damaged to the extent of several hundred dol- lars. Alexander McConoell, 571 fifth Ave., Windsor Arcade, NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Evirope. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamship* or elsewhere receive special attention. reUphone Callsi 487 and 488 3Sth Si. Cable address: Alexconneu. Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. Y. Flowers °' Quality W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main St. Mention the American Florist when writing Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cuf Flower Co. ffiW fltl your orders for desig^ns and cut floYv«rs In IMORTHERN OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing Oajrton, O. Matthews, FLORIST 16 W. 3rd Stroet. Flowers in any arrangement for all occasions, for Dayton and vicinity. Long dia. Pbonea Mention the American Florist wh^.n writing St. Paul, Minn. HOLM & OLSON, ST. PAUL The Leading Florists of the Northwreat Orders will be well cared for anywhere in MINNESOTA AND THE DAKOTAS. Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. J. W. WoMIU, FLORIST, ^' A*stl?ci?i??f " 2 1 8 W. 4th St. Uention the American Florist when writing Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable flornt °sL. Dunlop's 98 Yonse Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and tmarantee safe arrival. 364 The American Florist, Sept. to. Amerloaa Seed Trade Asaociatlon. E. L. Page, Greene, N,V.. Presid.nl; L,H. Vaughan. Chicago, First Vice-Pr.sident; M. H. Duryea. New York, becond Vice- President; C.E, Kcndel, Clcvelahd.O.. Sec- retary and Treasurer. S. B. Dicks of Cooper, Taber & Co., London, Eng., visited the California seed growing sections last week. Montreal. Que.— Hall & Robinson are building a new bulb shed to hold from IjO.OOO to 200,000 bulbs— the amount annually forced. One of the European trade repre- sentatives now in this country says this is the fourth year of beet short- age and that bare lofts await the new crop. Chicago. — Prices on the board of trade September 7 for grass seed were noted as follows. Timothy, $7.50 to ?S.oO per 100 pounds. White clover from 20 cents to 25 cents. San Jose, Calif.— Chas. P. Braslan says the harvesting of seed crops is nearing completion. Carrot and beet are not up to expectations, but all other crops are good. Mr. Braslan is visiting the bean section this week. Boston, Mass. — Wm. Meggat, pioneer seed merchant of Wethersfleld, Conn., now retired, visited S. Market street last week. — Jos. Breck & Sons report having heavy sale of fall seeds. Dutch bulbs are coming in. — Schlegel & Pett- ier Co., stated their French bulbs were in and shipped. W. T. H. HoLLisTER, Calif. — A. J. Pieters, of the Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co., left Au- gust 27 for Ann Arbor, Mich., where he will fill the chair of botany in the University of Michigan. Mr. Pieters has been connected with the seed growing industry for several years and is thoroughly versed in all its branches. Mr. Pieters has given up the greater part of his interest in the business. Visited Chicago : James J. Comot, representing Carter, Dunnett & Beale, London, Eng., making his twenty- eighth annual trip; Geo. H. Dicks, rep- resenting Cooper, Taber & Co., Lon- don, Eng.; W. Brotherton, representing the Jerome B. Rice Seed Co., Cam- bridge, N. y., C. R. Root of the Bar- teldes Seed Co., Denver, Colo., J. S. Michael of the Sioux City Seed and Nursery Co., Sioux City, la. Braslan Seed Growers Co. Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Growers for the Wholesale Trade Only. Peas in the western irrigated sec- tions have not done well. There is some anxiety as to the ef- fect of recent rains on Michigan beans. The small quantity of onion sets still unharvested in the Chicago district is probably injured somewhat by recent heavy rains. SAN JOSE, CALIF. American Seed Trade Association. standing committees for 1010-11. Delegates to National Board of Trade. —Albert MeCuUough, Chas. H. Breck. Delegates to National Council of Hor- ticulture.— C. E. Kendel, J. H. Ford. Committee on Seed Legislation and Legal Affairs.— Watson S. Woodruff, Chairman, Chas. N. Page, Kirby B. White, Geo. S. Green, J. J. Buffing- ton, Henry W. Wood, A. L. Rogers. Committee on Postal Laws, Etc.— Leonard H. Vaughan, Chairman, Alex. Forbes, W. D. Ross, Walter P. Stokes, E. C. Dungan. Committee on Customs and Tariff. — W. H. Greenell, Chairman, J. C. Vaug- han, F. W. Bolgiano, W. Atlee Burpee, Burnet Landreth, Jr. Committee on Experiment Stations. —Geo. B. McVay, Chairman, S. E. Briggs, F. H. Ebeling. Committee on Transportation. — C. F. Wood, Chairman, J. L. Peppard, J. Chas. McCuUough, J. B. Rice, Harry L. Holmes. Committee to Confer with National Seed Analysts. — Chas. N. Page, Chair- man, Kirby B. White, C. D. Boyles, M. H. Duryea. Representatives on Joint Committees with Nurserymen and Florists. — C. F. Wood, Chairman, W. H. Grenell, Leon- ard H. Vaughan. Frencb Hyacinth Bulbs. Writing from Toulon, under date of July 3, Consular Agent Francis M. Mansfield says of the present crop of hyacinths in southern France : The first stocks of "season's" bulbs are now on the markets of Ollioules and Hyeres, and within 10 days the traffic will have reached its height. Roman hyacinths of the standard qual- ity and dimensions at first sold for 80 francs (franc=19.3 cents) per 1,000, but the price has mounted progres- sively to 85, 90, 95, and even 100 francs. At the actual moment the bulk of the crop in sight has already been bought up by the exporters and middlemen. Unestimated stocks are still In the hands of the small peasant growers, some perhaps are still in the ground, and tiiese smaller stocks (in the ag- Pieters-Wtieeler Seed Company Glowers o( High Grade (^\ SEED HoUister, California Onion, Lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondence Solicited. giegate doubtless some millions) will hardly materialize upon the markets of Hyeres and Ollioules before another 10 days or fortnight. With these further prospective stocks to be taken into consideration certain large dealers (shippers or exporters) have not yet laid in their supplies, counting on a' fall in price. If this fall does not actually take place (due to the hidden stock being smaller than commonly supposed) prices are bound to increase in United States markets, above all for bulbs of the larger di- mensions (15 centimeters and over). It has been the lack of these large sizes in past years that has made the shortage of the value of the crop and of purchases by United States buyers. The quality of the crop of 1910 is seemingly excellent throughout the dis- trict, that from around Hyeres being perhaps superior on the whole to that which the writer has personally seen at Ollioules, i. e., grown at Ollioules or about there; the crop from all the sur- rounding region is largely shipped by Ollioules exporters. The first shipment of 1910 bulbs went forward on July 1. In 1909 the new crop also had its first shipment on July 1, the last going forward on Septem- ber 6. The total value of the bulb shipments of 1909 to the United States, as per invoices certified at this consu- lar agency, was $119,047. [One French exporting jobber writes under date of August 1 that the price of White Roman hyacinths having de- clined he has sold 100,000 to America at 78 francs. We have heard of price declines from no other source. — Ed. A. F.] Imports. During the week ending August 27, imports were received at New York as follows : Vaughan's Seed Stgre, 219 cases bulbs. P. Henderson & Co.. 202 cases bulbs. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 118 cases bulbs. H. F. Darrow, 87 pkgs. bulbs and plants, 22 cases five pkgs. seeds. Stumpp & Walter Co., 03 cases bulbs. W. E. Marshall & Co., 43 cases bulbs. F. R. Pierson & Co., 38 cases bulbs. C. C. Abel & Co., 31 cases bulbs. Weeber & Don, 10 cases bulbs. H. Nungesser & Co., GOO bis. clover seed. T. W. Wood & Sons, 400 bis. seed. To others, 695 cases, 263 baskets bulbs, 803 bags, 300 bis.. 95 cases seed, I'lOO bis. clover seed, 235 bags grass seed, 100 bags poppy seed, 11 cases plants. During the week ending September '3 imports were received at New York as follows : Vaughan's Seed Store, 453 cases, 21 pk.gs. bulbs. AV, Hagemann & Co., 215 cases bulbs. C. C. Abel & Co., 90 cases bulbs. Schulz & Ruckgaber, 71 cases bulbs. Stumpp & Walter, 62 cases bulbs. T\''eeber & Don, 60 cases bulbs. V. R. Pierson & Co., 59 cases bulbs. A. T. Boddington, 57 cases bulbs. II. F. Darrow, .50 cases bulbs. 1\ Henderson & Co., 48 cases bulbs, fivo cases seed. AV. E. Marshall & Co., 48 cases bulbs. AVakem & McLaughlin, 46 cases I>iilbs. W. M. Ward & Co., 37 cases bulbs. W. H. Siebrecht, 36 cases bulbs. H. E. Fiske Seed Co., 31 cases bulbs. II. H. Berger & Co., 30 cases bulbs. .1. Fee, 31 cases bulbs. W. S. Pino, 30 cases bulbs. 'l'. J. Grey & Co., 26 cases bulbs. Mann Bros.. 24 cases bulbs. K. & J. Farquhar Co., 23 pkgs. bulbs. i\ O'Brien, 11 cases bulbs. 1 tenry & Lee, 10 cases bulbs. ('. F. Meyer, nine cases bulbs. Wm. Elliott & Son, seven cases bulbs. .S. Pearce, six cases bulbs. rgio. The American Florist, 356 Giant Fansy,:,^^^Jg The KENILWORTH Strain 1910 seed— light, medium or dark mixtures. 20C0 seeds 50c; 50O0$l. 00: ^oz.Sl.ZS; 1-oe. $5.00. Also the following: colors of th:; K?Qilw Kth strain: yellow, yellow-darkeye, L^rd Bi:-acons6eld, Mmo. Perrs brick, with illustrated book, mailed ^x,/ postpaid by manufacturer! upoo re ceipt of 40 cents in postage. Addreas Trade Utrk. American Spawn Co.,St.PaDl.Mlnn Mention the American Florist when writing MUSHROOMS HOW TO GROW THEM BY WM. FALCONER. The Best American Book on the Subject. 170 Page*. 29 UlutratloBt. Price 91.00. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing The commonest one is that the plant is introduced but its fungous and in- sect enemies are not. Therefore the plant is released from all handicaps as it were and can exercise to the utmost its inherent energy. A second and re- lated explanation is that every plant becomes held within limits by the com- petition of other plants in its native land and very often in the new en- Aironment the native plants do not have an equal restraining influence— because they have had to contend with a different set of competitors. A third idea is that organism with the ability to spread at all becomes more ener- getic through the constant mixing of lilond of the advancing population. All these ideas are interesting, but diffi- cult if not impossible of experimental proof. The last suggestion receives some support from the fact that many weeds and other organisms run out after they have ceased to spread. The recent examples of the Russian thistle and the prickly lettuce are familiar cases. Such phenomena may be due wholly or in part to increase in ene- mies, but in many cases like the two cited there is not one iota of positive evidence. I think we ought to give such phenomena more consideration as they reveal traits in plants that tran- scend all our stereotyped and inade- quate theories. The old gardener often treats his plants as if he regarded them as sentient beings. Perhaps we err in considering them too much ma- chines. — C. V. Piper in Science. lAMX, O.— E. A. Siraw, who has charge of the flower beds and park- ing of the public square, has proposed a plan for the rearrangement of the beds which will greatly facilitate pub- lic traffic, which has become quite con- jested at this point. The plan has been endorsed by the merchants, the board of control, and members of the Progressive association. The details are being rapidly completed, and then the matter will be presented to the city council. I^iO. The American Florist, 357 MMMnnnnnnMMMnnnMMMnnnnnMMMnnnMMMMMMnjuniiMM Boddington's Store News M M H n M M H n n n M n n n n H M M n VOLUME 1 NUMBER lO SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 1910. PUBLISHED M EVERY M NOW AND w AGAIN * Remember you may deduct 5 per cent if cash accompanies order. 'QUALITY" CHRISTMAS SWEET PEAS. AT the Exhibition and Convention of the National Sweet Pea Society of America, July 13. 1910, we again won Ihe C. C. Morse & Co.'s Silver Cup for the finest and best collection of Sweet Peas open to the trade only. THX SIGHT TIME TO SOW SWEET PEAS:FOR CHRISTMAS FLOWERING IS IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER. All our Christmas-flowering Sweet Peas are true to name antl grown from originator's etocij (secured by us) by one of tlie most reliable seed growers and Sweet Pea specialists In Coil- fomia, and we can maiie immediate delivery. Our output ]:ist year was nearly 6,000 lbs. No liiclis and plenty of testimonials as to quality, germination and trueness to type. BODDINGTOK'S EXTKA-EAHLY CHRISTMAS WHITE SNOW- BIRD. An exceptionally early Sweet Pea for Indoor flowerings will bloom six weeks after sowing. Color clear white, upon long stems: habit fairly dwarf and of exceptionally free-flower- ing qualities. Without doubt, the finest early white for in- door planting. We sell one grower in Pennsylvania 35 Ibs- of this variety every year, name on application. Oz. 25 cents.. 14 lb. 75 cents, % lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. BODDINGTON'S CHRISTMAS PINH, This is the earliest anil most profitable and useful Sweet Pea in cultivation, as by sowing the seed under glass in the latter part of August, flowers can be cut from Thanl£sglving on during the winter months. Oz. 10 cts.. >4 lb. 4 cts., % lb. 6 ets., lb. $1.00. BODDINGTON'S CHRISTMAS WHITE. A companion to our Christmas PInii. Just as free and profuse a bloomer. Oz. 15 cts.. 14 lb. 50 cts., % lb. 85 cts., lb. $1.50. CANARY. Similar to the above, but flowers of an exceptlonallv good yellow. Oz. 25 cts., ^4 lb. 75 cts., % lb. $1.25, lb. $2.0ii. FLAMINGO. Color scarlet: free-flowering and early. Oz. 25 cts.. Ht lb. 75 cts., H lb. $1.50, lb. $2.50. Christmas Meteor. Scarlet: fine open red flower. Oz. 25 cts., y^ lb. 75 cts., M, lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Christmas Captain, Blue and purple. Oz. 25 cts., % lb. 75 cts «. lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. J <- » . Florence Denzer. Pure white. Oz. 16 cts.. W lb. 50 cts.. 14 lb. 85 cts., lb. $1.50. • ™ Greenbrook. White standard, slightly touched with lavender. Large orchid flowering variety. Oz. 25 cts., M lb. 75 cts. Vi lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. . -a o •-IS., le Marquis. This Is the same color as Princess of Wales violet: has very large flowers. Oz. 25 cts., Vl lb. 75 cts.. % lb. $1.25, lb. S2.00. Miss Hnlen M. Gould. White, open flower: standard lilac, mar bled. Oz. 25 cts., ^4 lb. 75 cts., % lb- $1.25, lb. $2.00. Miss Josey Reilly. Lilac: very large Bowers. Oz. 25 cts.. M lb 75 cts.. H lb. $1.25. lb. $2.00. Mrs. E. Wild. Carmine or dark pink. Oz. 15 cts., Vx lb. 50 cts.. % lb. 85 cts.. lb. $1.50. Mrs. Alex. Wallace. Lavender. Oz 25 cts., % lb. 75 cts., U lb. $1.2.'>. lb. $2.00. Mrs. Geo. Lewis. Large, pure white wavy flower. Oz. 15 cts 14 lb. 50 cts., 14 lb. 85 cts., lb. $1.50. Mrs. W. W. Smalloy. Satiny pink. Oz. 25 cts., Vi lb. 75 cts % lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Mrs. Hannan. Deep rose-pink of a very pleasing shade; medium flower. Oz. 25 cts., Vi lb. 75 cts., V. Ih. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Mrs. P. J. Dolansky. Daybreak pink. Oz. 25 cts., 14 lb. 75 cts V, lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Mrs. Chas. H. Totty. Sky-blue: late. Oz. 25 cts., M lb. 75 cts H lb, $1,25, lb, $2.00, Mrs. Zvolanek. Blue, variegated: good for variety. Oz. 50 cts., Vi lb. $1.50, % lb. $2.75. lb. $5.00. 7a!ll Wallacea. Very flne lavender, a grand florists' variety. Oz 50 cts.. Vi lb. $1,50, % lb, $2.75. lb. $5.00, Watchung. Pure white. Oz. 20 cts., 14 lb. 60 cts., % lb, $1,00. Ih, $1,75, Wm. J. Stewart. Blue self. Oz. 25 cts.. % lb. 75 cts., % lb. $1.25. lb, $2,00, All other varieties of winter and summer flowering Sweet Peas supplied. Write for quotations upon large or small quantities. Our 1910 Fall Catalogue now ready, contains a full list of Quality Bulbs and Seeds for Fall sowing. If not received, send postcard and one will be sent by return mail. Arthur T. Boddington, Seedsman, 345 W. 14th St., NEW YORK nnnMMMnnn nnnn nnnn nnn nnn n n M M m n n H M M n n n n M M M n n n H H M M Providence. The past week found the business unusuall.v brisk, caused by funerals. There were also several social func- tions. There was a large business done in the letting of decorative plants and laurel roping. There was plenty of all kinds of good stock available in all lines, except carnations. The demand for all sorts of roses, including .\meri- can Beauties, was e.xceptionally heavy. Asters are arriving heavily and tiie percentage of good blooms is great deal larger. The lower grades of blooms were liought up very fast tor design work, but the higher grade of blooms sell well at very satisfactory prices which range from 30c to S3 per 100. Gladioli are scarcer than for some time past and are bringing better prices. Lilies are scarce and not near enough to supply the demand. Tube- roses are to be had but not plentiful. Cosmos in different colors is coming in more abundant and sells well. Or- chids and gardenias are very scarce owing to the great demand at New- port. Lily of the valley is abundant. Garden or field grown cut flowers, such as hardy hydrangeas, dahlias, asters, phlox, tritomas. and golden glow were mucli in demand the past week. Green stock is not scarce in any line, as- paragus plumosa and sprengen nave improved very much during the sum- mer and the demand is heavy. Bloom- ing plants in pots are very scarce. The new crop of nephrolepis fern of the different varieties in pots and pan is beginning to arrive in the stores. The month of August was very satisfac- tory, both to the wholesaler and re- tailer. The weather was perfect dur- ing the days with cool nights. Geraniums, Rooted Cuttings Ricard and S, .A, Nutt until Oct. 20. at .?IO.no p-r 1000, betiLT book your order soon, Poite- vine all sold unlil above date. ColeUS Cuttings Verschaffciti Golden Bedderard Fancv assor ted amnnn the latter are a eood proportion of D K. Herr's unrivaled Giant Leaved at $5.00 per lOOU until Oct. 1. , H.Y. Orchids, Cattleyas Dendrobiums, Laelias, Odontogiossums. G.L. FREEMAN CO. FAIL RIVER, MASS. JOSEPH HEACOCK CO. WYNCOTE, PA. Growers of Fine Kentias Send for Price List. Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada. Price $3.00 Postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., ^2* Dearborn St. •I CHICAGO Our list comprises all of the very best sorts, trued up Duchess de Nemours (Calot) Jeanne d'Arc, Marie Lemoine, Dellcatlssima, General Cavlgnac, Edulls Superba, Officinalis Rubra Superba, Madame de Verneville, Delachli, Festlva, true, Festiva Maxima, Lee's Grandiflora Rubra, Floral Treasure, Richardson's Rubra Superba Dorchester, Also many other sorts. SEND FOR COMPLETE LIST WITH PRICES. Vaughan's Seed Store, ^'5'.^S;'lf.,';ii Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, 111 CHICAGO NEW YORK Miscellaneous Plants CYCLAMEN 2in 3 in 4 in 5 -in 2!-2 in 4 in 5 -in 2V2-\n 2 in 3 in Doz. .'.SI CO .. 2 00 .'.$2 00 .. 3 OJ .'.' 2 00 ..3 00 .■■ 1 00 100 50 7 00 15 00 , Boston fine slock 4 50 15 00 25 00 . wmtnianl, 5 00 15 00 . Amerpohli,'.".'.. "..■.'.■■.' Asparagus Sprengeri,. 25 00 4 50 250 6 00 Doz. 2 in. AssortedFerns,dishes... 4 in. Celestial Peppers, 4 in. Jerusalem Cherries, .... 2h in. Cocos Weddellana $2 00 in. Araucarla Excelsa, 2-3 tiers Each $ 50 6 in. Araucaria Glauca, 3-4 tiers .... 1 75 (i In. Araucaria Compacta, 3 4 tiers 1 75 Kentia Belmoreana, h in. pot, 5-6 leaves , 4 in. pot per 100. $35.00 2^'2 in. pot per 100. 10.00 100 $3 00 7 00 7 00 15 00 Doz. $6 00 Each $1 25 35 0. U. AUGSPURGER & SONS CO., box 394. Peorja, HI. GRAFTED ROSE PLANTS Young Stock. Very Choice, Strong Plants 400 Richmond, 3-inch, at $12.00 per 100 200U Pink Killarney, 3I2 and 4-inch, at 15.00 per 100 600 Pink Killarney, .3-incb, at 12 00 per 100 1000 White KlUarney, 312-inch, at 15.OO per 100 All plants shipped from Hinsdale, 111. BASSETT & WASHBURN Office and Store: 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL. POINSETTIA PULGHERIMA PLENISSIMA. The Double Polnsettia. (iood stock from 3-inch pots (raised from root cut- tings) $15.00 per 100; 25c each. If yon grow poinsettias, vou want this. Stock limited. Send your order right away. No orders filled a'fter October 1. Nenhrnlf^nici ^mifhii The Washington Lace Fern. This l^CIJnrUICpib amiinil. is a sport from Whitmani raised at the U. S. Botanic Garden by Wm. R. Smith; the formation of the frond is like Amerpholii, but dwarf and compact; it is the ideal fern for jardiniere work, possessing all the necessary qualifications. Beauty, grace, form and durability. It is a quick producer and a 1000 can be raised fromalOO between now and Christmas. Extra nice, bushv stock from 3-iiich pots 25c each: $15.00 per 100. William S. Clark, '''^^p.i^^^^%T'^ 362 The American Florist. Sept. 10, Decorative Plants LAURUS CERASUS Snitnblo for rout j;.tr.l.-iis imd in front of liotcts. I'tr. rrl<'f |HT pulr. I'roiii .•fl.Ui" to $Hi.nii. From $«.00 u pnir up we I'urulsh fine sbapcd pynnniiis. to S ft. hlgb. Extra value for the money. Aucuba Japonica. variegated. in pots. For hotels vU-.\ (ine. Inisliy plnnis. well fiir- nisUi'U, from 3.".e to $;{.00 each; also plants for $4.00. $5.(10. ii.G.\}\i per ilozou. Large plants In wooden tubs. Abies Kosteri. in pots. $I.r.O nud $2.00 eacb. Boxwood, porfeet. globular, flue, 3oc. 50c, 75c iuni .fl.i'O each. Rubbers, sinu'le and combinations, S to 9-in.. liMiu :>l.."'n to $4.00 each; ti-iu.. $6.00 per doz. Araucaria Excelsa. 2 to li^j feet high. $1.50 to $-_'.50 each. Araucaria glauca and robusta, $1.25 to $2.00 each. Cibotium Scbiedei. large plants. $3.00 each: smaller. $1..j"t eaeb. $15.'ii.f per doz. Pboenix Roebelenii, young [dants, 3-iuch.. $2. On and $:;.nii pt-r doz.; larger plants, $12.00, $18.00 X" S^l.'4.00 per doz. Pandanus Veitchii, 5ii'.-in.. $1.00 eacb; C-in.. $1. -'■'•; 7-in.. $1.50 and $2.00; S-in., $3.00 each. Kentia Combinations, 5-in. and 4V*-in.. 2 to 3 in a pot. d(«.. $12.00: from 15 to 24 Incbes liisb: lariii-r, -SI. 50: $18.00 per doz. Large Kentias. U-in. tubs. 6 ft. high, $11.00 oaeh; laryer plants up to $20.00. Raphis flabelliformis, 7 and S-iu. pots, $3.00 to .St^.Oii farh. DracEena fragrans. Dr. Lindeni, Dr. Massangeana. Dr. Gracilis. frr IfiO. Pandanus Sanderi plants from 50c to $2.00 eacb. Chrysanths.. for pot culture, from (J and 7-iu. puts. .oo: 100 at $45.00. Variegated Aspidistra, $1.50 and $2.00 each. rienty of Ic;ives. Dracxna indivisa, from f!-in. pots, 24-in. and ..ver. doz.. $3.00: 100. $25.00. Boston Ferns, 6-in. ix>ts. $6.00 a doz.; 6V^-in. pots, $9.00 a doz.; 7-in. pots, $12.00 a doz. Very fiup. Small Kentia Belmoreana, S^o-in. pots. $20.00 jur 100: 5 to 5'i.-in. pots, combinations, doz., $'.».00. $12.00 and $15.00; fine. Cocos Weddelliana, .S^-.-in. pots, $15.00 per 100; 2^.-in. pots, .$10.00 per 100. Pandanus Utilis. lO-inch pots. $3.00 each, four feet high, extra large. $4.00 and $5.00 each. Crotons. ;tx4-in. pots. .$.1.00 and $4.00 per dozen. Phoenix canariensis, 5 to 10c a pair. 75c for each case and packing. Cash with order. ANTON SCHLLTHEIS, CoUege Point, L. I., N. T. A New Fern NEPHROLEPIS GIATRASII Awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Horticultural Society of New York. Prices: in 214-inch pots, $2.00 per dozen; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. 26 plants at 100 rates; 250 plants at 1000 rates. Orders delivered in rotation as received. Now Ready for delivery. GEORGE GIATRAS, 463 Summit Ave.. West Hoboken.N. J. Whltmanl.Sinch stock. 6c.; 4 in, $:.50 per doz. Snperblssimi, 4inck. 15c. 6-inch 25c each. W. W. COLES, KOKOMO, INDIANA. Field-Grown Carnations Admiration Scarlet Glow Shasta Sangamo Mary Tolman Conquest Mrs. C. W. Ward. Enchantress First size plants, per 100. $12.00. Second size plants, per 100, $8.00. .per lUO, $6.00. VAUfiHAN'S fiREENHOUSES, Western Springs, III. Pansy Plants Primroses Per 1000 Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 Giant Flowering. Sept. 20 J2 60 50 50 Chinese. 2Vi-in. pot $15 00 $173 „ ^ . .,,, . , „„ Forbcsi 15 00 175 Asp.Sprei.6erl.2Hin.pots 2 00 ObcMba and Rosea 2 00 Narcissus Paper White 150 Obc. Gigantea 3 00 Cash. JOS. H; CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O. FERNS FROM BENCH Boston, Elgantissima, for 4-inch 10c; 6-inch 12' ic. Whitmani, Amerpohli, for 3-, 4- and 6- inch, 8c, 12c and 16c. Scotti, for 3-inch 6c; 4-inch 10c. Runners, Boston, Elegantissnm, Scoti, $1.00 per 100. Whitmani, Amerpohli, $1.50 per ICO. Snapdragon, Giant White. Pink, Yellow and Red, field-grown, $1.00 per 100. Rubbers, 4-in. 20c. 6-in., 30c. Asparagus Sprengeri,2-in., 2c. Double Alyssura, 2-in. $2.00 per 100. PRIMROSES All 2-in. fine stock. Chinese. Obconica alba. Lilac, Rubra. Hybrida and Rosea, $2.00 per 100. Carminea, Kewensis Saniuinea, $3.00 per lOO Cash witfa order. Chambersburg, Pa. NEW CARNATION "CHRISTMAS CHEER" THE HIT OF THE SEASON. S15.00 per 100; $125.00 per 1000. January delivery. Get your order ia early HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. ASPARAGUS Per 100 Asparailus Comorenslg, lyr. old clumps $5.((i Asparigns Elongatus, 1 yr. old clumps 5.00 Fine stnck for dividing up. GEO. REINBERG, 3 5 Randolph Street. CHICAGO . Good Plant Stock For Sale 5000 American Beauties, at 8c 2000 Maids, at 5c 300 Gardenias, extra fine 15c All plants in 4-in. pots. Also 10 secondhand 4in hot water valves at$2.S0 BRANT-HENTZ FLOWER C9., MADISON, N. J. One of our specialties is growing up to 8 in. and 10 in. for vases, baskets, etc. Our varieties include 2H-in. 3-in. 4-in. 5-in. Bostons 15 00 $10 to $15 00 $25 00 Wbltmiini. 7 50 15 00 25 00 50 00 AmerpohU 7 50 15 00 25 00 50 00 ScottU 7 50 15 00 25 00 50 00 Plumosus 350 800 15 00 2500 Sprengerl, 2 50 5 00 12 50 25 00 Maiden Hair.. 5 00 15 00 25 00 Small Ferns, 5 00 6 in. 7-in. S-in. Bostons $40 00 $60 00 $100 00 Whitmani 75 00 100 00 150 00 Amerpohli, 75 00 100 06 150 00 Scottii, 75 no 100 00 150 00 Plnmosns, 50 00 lOO 00 Maiden Hair,. .. Specimens 10 in. and up. $2.50 Primroses. Chinese Obconi«a and Forbesii, 2^;- in. at $5.00; 3-in $8 00 per 100 Cyclamen, 2'--2 in at $5.00; 3-in. $8.G0 per 100. Celestial Pepoers. 2Hin. $2 50; 3-in, $7.50 per 100. Jerusalem Cherries, 2/2 in. $4.00: 3-in. $8.t0 per 100. Poinsettias, 2H-in. at $6 00 per 100. Cinerarias, 2^ in. at $5 00 per 100 Hydrangeas, 2V-. in. $5 00; 3in.$S.0O; 4-in. $12.50 6-in. 5 c. and '» in.^l.OO. Flowering Begonias, 3 in. at $5.00 per ICO. Rex Begonias, 2V2-in. al$5.00; 3 in. $10.80: 4-in. $25.f0per 100. Fancy Caladiums, 4 in. at 25c each Arancarias, fine plants at $1.00 eacb. A special bargain. E.Ktra good values in all kinds of Ferns; Bostoos. Whitmani Amerpohli. Plumosus, Sprengeri and Maiden Hair, Ask for our other lists In season. GEO. A. KUHL, Wholesale Grower, PEKIN. ItL TRADE LIST Clematis, paniculata, strong plants, $10.00 per 100: Passinora coerulea, 3-in, pots $5.00 per 100, Rose Geraniums, 3-in, pots, $4,00 per 100, Plants from 2H-in, pots, $3,00 per 100: Chrysanthemums, White Cloud Pacific Su- preme, Golden Glow, Ivory, Bailey, Klondike, Lulu, Asparagus Sprengeri, 2 in, pots, $2,00 per 100: 2Hin ots, $3.00 per 100, Salvia, Bonsre 3-in, pots, $3,00 per 100, Begonia Vernon in bloom. 3-in. pots. $5.00 per 100, Asparagus Sprengeri, strong plants from 3-in, pots. $5 CO per 100. Poinsettias, 3'in, pots. $5.00 per 100, C. EISELE, 11th and Westmoreland Sts. Philadelphia, Pa. i igio. The American Florist. 368 DREER'S PAEONIAS We Will dig our Paeonias in September, and are booking orders for September and October delivery at special prices. The following varieties are offered in strong divisions of 3 to 5 eyes. All arc of our own growing, absolutely true to label. VARIETIES OF PAEONIA CHINENSIS in no 8 00 son 15 CO SCO 20 00 15 00 40 00 12 00 20 00 15 00 15 00 8 ro 20 00 90 00 75 00 75 00 75 00 A^es Marji Kelway. Rosy white enard Perdoz PerICO PerlOOO petals, with deep creamy wliite centre $1 iO $10 00 $90 00 Achlile. Beautiful soft mauve, changinff to rose tinted while 150 Andre Lanries. A fine tyrian rose; late 1 25 Baroness de Rothschild. Violet rose, with lighter shadiny 1 25 Canary. Fine large early white, with creamy centre.. 2 00 Chrysanthemlflora Rosea. .\ fine large early deep rose pink, with paler sbadinKB: early 125 Ctiarleme^ne. Rose tinted white; Howeisof very large si?e and good substance 3 00 Candidlsslma Sulphur yellow 2 00 Coaronne d' Or. Creamy white; yellow stamens 5 00 Due de Cazes. Guard petals tyrian rose; centre soft rose pink: a beautifully formed flower; useful for all purposes , ... ., .. - .. 1 75 Duke Of Wellington. One of the finest double white Ports; very free flowering 3 TO Duchesse de Nemours. An extra fine large pure white 2 00 Delachel. Amaranth red 2 00 Edulis Supcrba. Soft mnuve with lighter shadings.... 1 25 Francois Ortegal. Brilliant crimson; full double flower 3 00 Festiva Maxima, pure white, centre petals tipped led. This is the very large white variety, the most popu- lar for cut flowers. 2 00 15 00 140 00 Grandlflora Rosea. Brilliant rosy carmine: large and double.. 2 ro 15 00 Grandlflora Camea Plena. Flesh; sulphur centre. ... l 5" 10 00 Humei. Kosy carmine; fine large Hower; late 125 8 00 Humel.Rosea. Deep rose 150 10 00 La Tulipe. Flesh pink, changing to white, with few crimson raarkinns; large globular flower 3 50 25 00 Lady Bramwell. .'\ beautiful silvery rose; of large size and fine form 1 10 00 Louis Van Houtte. Brilliant crimson maroon; good si/e and free flowering 2 00 15 00 Mme. de VerneviUe. Broad sulphur-white guard petals; centre delicate rosy-white 3 50 25 00 Mme.Forel BTight deep pink, shading lighter towards the border 3 50 25 00 Marie Lemoine. (Lemoine's). Kxtra large, free- flowering; ivory white 4 50 35 00 Mme. Calot. White, tinted rose, changing to creamy white: fine 3 50 25 03 Mme. Crousse. Cream guard; blush white centre; tinted violet 3 51 25 CO Paganini. Light solferino red with lighter centre 1 50 10 CO Pomponla. Guard petals rosy mauver primrose yellow centre, changing to creamy white 150 10 CO Queen Victoria. .A good early white 1 5n 10 CO Relne des Fleurs. Rosypink 2 00 15 00 Reine des Roses. Pale rose lilac; centre cream and pink 3 00 20 CO Victolre Modtste. Blush rose and white... 150 10 00 Victoire Tricolor. Guard petals delicate lilac rose: centre light salmon yellow 1 50 10 00 ZoeCalOt. White, suffused with delicate rose 2 00 15 00 75 00 90 00 75 00 •lOOO 90 00 140 00 90 OO 90 on 90 00 90 00 90 00 DOUBLE HERBACEOUS PiEONY. PAEONIAS IN MIXTURE Perdoz. Per 100 PerlOOO Double Fink. Mixed sorts $0 75 $5 00 $40 00 Double Red. Mixed sorts 100 7 00 60 00 Double Mixed. All colors 75 5 00 40 CO PAEONIAS, EARLY FLOWERING Per doz. Per KG Officinalis (Mutabilis) Alba. Blush white $1 50 $10 00 Officinalis I MutaOlUs) Rosea. Soft bright pink I .=0 10 00 Officinalis Rubra. Crimson 1 (0 7 OO Tenuifolia FiorePlena. Crimson 3 00 20 00 Write for special quotations on large quantities. Our Fall wholesale list is mailed to florists and nurserymen. If you receive no copy, write for it. H. A. DREER, Inc.. ^^* chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. VIOLETS Per 100 Per 1000 Gov. Herrick. Princess of Wales, fine field-grown plants $5 00 $«i.00 Lady Campbell 4.00 35.00 Primulas, Chinese and Obconica, Cin- eraria (dwarf), Double Alyssum and Asp. Sprengeri. 2H-in $2.0J per ICO: .3C0 for $5.00 Celery and Cabbage Plants. Best varieties $1.00 per lOCO; $7.50 for 10.000 Parsley, double curltd $1.50 per 1000 J. G. SCHMIDT, Bristol, Pa. Carnations F. DORNER Cc SONS CO. La Fayette, Ind. FIELD -GROWN Dorothy Gordon Carnation NOW READY Strong, Clean, Stocky Plants, $12 per lOO; $100 per lOOO JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Wyncotc, Pa. American Beauties Fine 2H-in. Sic per doz. $5.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Full line of H. P's. M. Niel. etc. s^\ r r n I r f "-oral company*^ Carnation Plants Field grown, good stock. $5.C0 par 100, 10,000 Enchantress. 500O Beacon. D. T. McCarthy a sons, NDRSERYMEN AND FLORISTS. Lockport, New York. 364 The American Florist. Sept 10, Index to Advertisers AdvBDce Co The. ...371 American Spawn Co. .^6 Amlini! E C .'-IS .\nderson Flo Co .*5.'^ Anderson S ;\ .y- Andorra NursL-ries ...iS;^ AphioL- Mfg Co 34S Ajchmann Godfrey.. .^ti'i .Atlanta Floral Co^. ...ii3 AuEspur>;er U& Son.i^' Baer lulius 3.S2 Baker Wakefield Co.'7i Barrows H H & Son .360 Ba8sett& Washburn 341 .'hi Baycrsdorfer H .'75 BeavenE A ;-.?0 Berser Bfos .^"^H BerninK H G 347 Berrydale E.VP Gar .36'* Benermann Bros Cc.'^52 Black Chas .i5() Blackistone Z D .^52 Bobbink &Atkins ..,.?59 Boddincton A T. ..iKI BodsrerJno&SonsCo. II Boland J B Co 3i2 Brant-Hentz Flo Lo.3b.' Braslan Seed Gro Cc.^5i Breitmever's ] Sons..\52 Bridgeman's II Budlong J A 34« Buds .-SS Burpee W A &Co ..3-5 Byer Bros 362 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 3^0 Camp Conduit Co... 372 Carrillo & Baldwin ~M ChiCarn Co I Chi House WreckCoJM Clark The E B Co. ,V,S Clarke's Sons David. 3.^2 Clark \Vm. S 3i) Cleveland CutFlo Coi.^3 Coles W W 3-.! Cooke Geo H.... .vS3 Cotsonas Geo & Co. .35u Covey Durham Coal Co 3f.y Cowee W J 374 CraiKRobt Co 360 Crump Frank F 353 Cunningham Jos H.. 362 Daniels & Fisher 353 Dards Chas 3 3 Deamud J B Co 315 Dennison Mfg. Co.. 375 Derby Henry 373 Detroit Flower Pot,. Ill Dietsch A &Co.... IV DillerCask'y & Keen37l Dillon J L I Dingee &CoDard Co35V Dorner F & Sons Co36^ Dreer H A ..363 371 Dunlop John H . ."^53 Eagle Machine \Vks375 Edwards Fold's Boxlll Eicbbolz Henry 362 Eisele C 3i2 Elliott W H 317 Ellwanfirer & Barry.. ^59 Em mans Geo M 3^1 Eyres HG 3.-2 Fisher H A & Co . . 3.S: .sn4. Peoria. 111. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-In.. $1.50 per 100: 2%- In.. $2.50 per 100; 3-in.. e.xtra strong, $4 per 100. Wettlin Floral Co..^ Hor oell. N. Y. Asparagus plumosus, iy^-\TX.. $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1,000; Sprengeri. 2H-in.. 2c; 4-in.. 9c each JMusbrek Greenhouse Co.. Onarfra. 111. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 3-In., 6c. Spren- geri, 3-in.. 5c; fine for benching. Clara K. Wisner, Toledo. O. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-in.. extra strong, 2c; $17..>0 per 1.000. J. L. Schiller. Toledo. O. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2 14 -in., $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningiiam, Delaware. O. -Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in.. 2c. Byer Bros., Chamhersburg. Pa. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-in., %1 per 100; 2iA-In.. %?,. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts.. Philadelphia. .-Vsparagns Sprengeri. 2V. -In., $2 per 100. J. C. Schmidt. Bristol, Pa. AUCUBAS. Anoiibn Taponioa. 35e to $3 each: also plants. $4 to %C, per doz. Anton Schultheis. College Point. I,. I. AZALEAS. .lacs Smits. Naarden. Holland. BAY TREES. Ea.v trees. Bobhink &. Atkins. Rutherford. N. J . BEGONIAS. Begonia Lorraine. 2iA-in.. twice tmnsplantert, $12 per 100; in 500 lots. $50 the 500. Julius Ro ehrs Co.. R utherford. N. J. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. 4-in.. 2-'c. Lons- dale. 4-in.. 25c. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. On- tario St.. Philodelpbin. Begonia Vernon. S-in,, $5 per iOO. C. Eisele, lUh and Westmorela nrl Sts.. Philarlclphia. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati. J. A. Peter- son. West wood. Cincinnati. O . BOXWOOD. Box trees, all sizes, ,\sk for special list. Juli us R oehrs Co.. Rutherford. N. J. Boxwood. Bobhink & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J . BULBS. Bulbs. Lilium Formosum. 7-9. $65 per 1,000; S-10. $87.50; 9-10. $90. L. Harrisii. 7-9. $90; L. Jamesi. C-7. $72; 7-9. $95. Narcissus Paper White, Grandi. 14 ctms. up, 1,000 to case. $11. Skldelsky & Irwin Co.. 1215 Betz BIdg,. Phila- delphia. Bulbs. Narcissus Paper White Gramli., Star Brand. $11 per 1.000; fanc.v grade. $0. Ro- maji hyacinths, 11-12 ctm,, $19 per 1,000; 12-15 ctms.. $24,50, Lilium formosum. 7-9 in., $70 per 1,000; 9-10. $90: 10-11. $100. Lilium Har- rissli. 5-7. $40; 6-7. $00; 7-9. $85. Chinese lilies, callas. freesias. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Bulbs. Paper White Grandi. $8 per 1,000. Em- press. Dbl. Von Ston or Princeps. $10. Em- peror. $12. Stella. Figaro. Cynosure. $2. Grand Monarque. $8. The Leedham Bulb Co., Santa Cruz. Calif. Bulbs. Lilium Formosum, 7-9 inch. L. multl- fiornm. 7-n. 8-10. 9-10. L. Giganteum. 7-9, 8-10. 9-10, McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Bulbs, Callas, 1 to IH-in,. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Berrydale Exp. Gardens, IIol- land. Mich. Bulbs, Lilium longlflorum raultl.. 7-9. $50 per 1.000. Giganteum. 7-9. $65. Formosum. 7-9, $G5. Buds. 76 Barclay St.. New York. Chinese sacred lilies. $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. Dlngee & Conard Co., West GroTe, Pa. Bulbs, all kinds. J. M. Thorbnrn & Co., 33 Barclay St.. New York. Bulbs, all florists' varieties. H. E. Flskc Seed Co.. Faneull Hall Square, Boston. Pnlhs, of all kinds. Henry P. Mlehell Co., Philadelphia. Bulbs, of all kinds. Jas. VIck's Sons, Rocb- ester, N. Y, CACTI. Cacti. Over TOO varieties of cacti, from $7 per 100 up. Write for 28-page catalogue and prices to the trade. Also Mexican Resurrec- tion plants. The Francis E. Lester Company, Dept. 9. Mesllla Park. N. M. C ANNAS. Cannas. fall or winter delivery. R, Vln- cent. Jr.. & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. CARNATIONS. FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS. Medium Sized Plants. Per 100 Per 1.000 Enchantress $6.00 $50.00 Victory 6.00 50.00 White Lawson 6.00 50.00 Pink Lawson 6.00 50.00 Winsor 5.00 45.00 WIETOR BROS.. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. 100 1.000 Enchantress $6.00 $50.00 White Enchantress 6.00 50.00 Winona COO 50.00 Aristocrat 4.00 35.00 White Perfection. 2nd size 4.00 35.00 DesPlaines Floral Co.. DesPlaines, 111. Carnations, field-grown. Admirntinn. Scarlet Glow. Shasta. Sangamo. Mary Tolnian. Con- quest, Mrs. C. Ward. 1st size. $12 per 100; 2nd size. SS. Enchantress. $6 per 100. Vaughan's Groonbnnses. Western Springs. 111. rarnition plants: 1.500 White Law^nn. .$5 per mO; 1.400 Pink Lawson. $5 per 100; 100 Winona. $5 pCt- 100: 100 Lawson-Encbantress, $5 per 100: 250 Queen Louise. 2nd size. $3 per 100. These are all nice plants, Sunnyside Green- lionsfs. 214 W. Mai n St.. Owosso. Mich. Field-grown carnations. Rose Pink Enchant- ros-s. $6 per 100; $55 per 1.000. Cash with order. Harry Heinl, West Toledo. O. Victory. Winsor. White Enchantress and En- chantress carnation plants, $fi per 100. C. C. Poll worth Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Carnations, fine, strong, clean, field-grown car- nation plants; Red Lawson, Striped Lawson. Pink Lawson. $5 per 100. Enchantress and White Lawson. $C per 100. M. M. Michael. Dansvlllp. N. Y. 400 good Harlowarden. Plants are iu excel- lent condition. $5 per 100. Bertermann Bros. Co.. Intlianapolis, Inr l. Carnations. Lawson. Enchantress, Lady Bouu- tiful. $4 per 100: $40 per 1.000. Alfred Han- nah & Sons. Grand Rapids. Mich. Carnations, 10.000 Enchantress. 5,000 Beacon. $5 per 100. D. T. McCarthy & Sons. Lock- port. N. Y . Carnation. Christmas Cheer, $15 per 100; $125 per 1.0 0. Henry Eicbholz. Waynesboro. Pa. Carnation. SOO Apple Blossom, $6 per 100. Bard & Davis. Syracuse. N . Y. Carnations. 100 fine Lawson plants for $3". Albert J. Mueller. Carlinrillo. IH. Carnation Sangamo. $12 per TOO; $100 per 1.000. Chicago Carnation Co.. Joliet. 111. Carnations. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafay- ette. Ind. ^ Carnations. Wood Bros.. Fisbkill. N. Y. CHRYSANTHE M UMS. THE BIG LEADERS. Pres. Taft (glisten- ing curly white); Gloria (the Enchantress); Mrs. W. E. Kelley (yellow) ; also the Xmas dollar makers, J. Rosette and Golden Chad- wick, plants. $4; R. C. $.3. Frost. Early Snow, Touset. B. May, Nonln, Shaw. Engue- hard. plants. $2.50; R. C, $1.50. Prime stock, guaranteed. Cash only. The Union City Greenhouses, Union City. Pa. Clirysanthemums, White Cloud. Pacific Su- preme, Golden Glow. Ivorr. Bailey, Klomlike. Lula. $.1 per 100. C. Eiselo. 11th and West- morelnnd Sts., Philadelphia. Chrvsanthemum Jennie Nonin. fine 2*«-infh, $2 per 100; $15 per 1.000. Geny Ero=.. 712 Church St.. Nasbville, Tenn. Chrysanthemums. Charles H. Tottv, Madison. N. J. Chrysanthemums, leading vars. Wood Bros.. Fisbkill, N. Y. Chrysanthemums. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Adri.in. Mich. CLEMATIS. Clematis naniculata. $10 per 100, C, Eisele, nth and Westmoreland Sts,, Philadelphi.n, COLEUSES. Coleus. Verschaffeltll. Golden Beddes and fancy asst., $5 per 1,000. A. M. Hcrr, Lan- caster, Pa. CROTONS. rrotons, 3x4 in., $.3 to $4 per doz, Anton SchuUhcis, College Point. L, I, CYCLAMENS. Cyclamen. 2-In,. $3.50 per IOO; 3-In.. $1 per doz,; $7 per 100; 4-in.. $2 per doz.: $15 per 100, D. U. Augspurger & Sous Co., Box 394. Peoria. 111. Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum. large flower- ing, mixed colors, fine bnsh.v stock. 4-in.. $10 per 100. Cash, J. W. Miller, Shiremanstown, Pa. Cvclamen grand!.. 4-in,. 15c. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St,, Philadelphia. CINERARIAS. Cineraria, 2y.-In., $2 per 100. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol. Pa. DAHLIAS, Dahlia Earl of Pembroke. $4 per 100; field- grown, undivided roots. Order today. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 366 The American Florist, Sept. 10, Dahlias, field clumps, $G per 100; $45 per 1.000. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Dahlias, Pape & BergmaD, Quedllnburg, Ger- many^ DRACENAS. Dracicmi Indivlsa, 41n., $10 per 100; 21n., $2 per 100; $1S per 1.000. WetlUn Floral Co.. Horpell. N. Y. Drncena indivlsa. 4-ln., $10 per 100. Geo. M. Emmuns, Newt on. N. J. linic;iuiis, fiiim SI to .■?:; tacli. Aiuuu Si'Uul- tUois. t'ollei;e I'uint. L- 1. Itracicim M!issaUi:ejin:i and Lindonii, 7-in., $2 e iicli. .T. .\. IN-lersuu. We.-^twtxxl. t-'iiiciniiali. t> . Draceuas. Bobblnk & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. FERNS. Over million and a hair or Fern Seedlings. Strong, healthy stoclt now ready for potting. Assortment of 15 best varieties for fern dish hlUng, my selection. $1 per 100; $9.50 per 1,000; $S.50 per 1.000 in 25.000 and $8 per 1.000 In oO.OOU lots. Small orders of 100 and 200 can he sent by mail if desired, and postage it 10c per 100 is remitted. Satisfac- tion and safe arrival guaranteed or money refunded. Cihotiuui Schiedei 2-iu.. $3.23 per doz.; $25 per 100: $240 per 1.000: 5-in., $1, and 6-iu., $1.75 each. Assorted ferns for fern dishes. 2^-in., $3 per 100: $25 per l.OOO. J. V. ANDERSON, Fern Specialist, Short Hills. N. J. Ferns. Boston, 2yj-ln., $4.50 per 100; 4-ln., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; 5-ln., $3 per doz.; $25 per 100. Whltmanl, 214-in., $5 per 100: 4-ln., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; 5-in.. $3 per doz.; $25 per 100. Ferns for dishes, asst., 2-in., $3 per lOU. Amerpohli, 2%-ln., $4.50 per 100. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co., Box 394. Peoria, 111. Ferns. Elegantisslma, Improved, 6-in., 60c Specimen, 8-ln. ferns, $1 each; 2i4-ln., $10 per aOO. Elegantissima Compacta, 4-m., 25c; 3-ln., 50c; 214-in.. $10 per 100. Superbisslma, 4-in., 25c; Specimens, 8-inch pans, $1. F. E. Pler- son Co., Tarrytown-on-Hudson, N. Y. Ferns, Boston. 2V2-in.. 5c. Wbitmani and Elegantisslma, 3-ln., 10c; 214-in., 8c. Piersoni and Elegantissima, 4-in., 15c. Mosbaik Green- house Co.. Onarga. 111. Ferns, Boston, Scottil, Whitmani. Scholzcli. 4-in., 25c: 5, 0% and 6-in.. 35c to 50c. Ferns tor dishes, assorted, 2iA-in., $3 per 100. G. Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Ferns from bench. Boston. Eligantissma, 4- in.. 10c; 5-in., 12i<,c. Wbitmani, Amerpohli, 3. 4 and 5-in., 8c, 12c, 15c. Scottii, 3-in., 6c; 4-in.. 10c. Byer Bros.. Cbambersburg. Pa. Ferns from bench. Boston. Piersom. Wbit- mani and Elegantissima, ready for G to lu-in. pots. 40C to $1. Mosbffik Greenhouse Co., Onarga. 111. FERNS. Piersoni, Elegantissima. Barrowsi. Whitmani. 2io-in., $3 per luu. .Selaginelia. 2'-.- in.. $3: 3-ln.. $3 per 100. Wagner Park Con- servatories, Sidney, O. Perns. Boston. 2%-in.. $3 per 1.000. Whit- mani, 21,2-in., $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Mag- niflca, 2V4-in.. 15c each. H. H. Barrows & Son. Whitman. Mass. Ferns. Boston. Harris type, 0-ln.. %\) per doz.: 7-iu., $12: specimens. 8-in., $24; 10-in.. $3(i. J. A. Petersnn. West\yood. Citicinnati . O. Nephrulepis Smltbii. 3-in.. 2.'ic each: $15 per 100. William S. Clark. 1270 Bladensburg Rd.. Washington. D. C. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Anton Schul- tbejs. College Point. L. I. Ferns. Witmani, 4-in., 25c: 5-ln., 35c. Bos- ton, 5-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, Ferns. Whitmani, 3-ln., 6c; 4-in., $1.50 per doz. Superbisslma. 4-in.. 15c; 6-in., 25c each. W. W. Coles. Kokomo. Ind. Neph. Giatrasll. 2i4.in.. $2 per doz.: $12 per 100; $100 per 1.000. Geo. Glatras. 463 Summit Ave.. West Hoboken. N. J. Perns for dishes, 2^4-ln.. $3.50 per 100; S.30 per 1,000. Frank Oechslln, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Ferns. John Scott. Rutland Rd. and B. 45th St.. Brooklyn. N. Y. FICUS. Fit-US paudurata. large plants, $2 to $5 each. J. A. Peterson. Westwood. Cin cinnati. O. Ficus, 4-ln.. 20c; 5-ln., 30c. Byer Bros., Cbambersburg. Pa. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, Nutt, Doyle, Perkins. "Grant, La Favorite, R. C, $1.25: 2-in., $2; 3-ln.. $4 per 100. Viaud, Costelline. Poitevlne Joulln, EIc- ard, Buchner, R. C. $1.50; 2-in.. $2.50; 3-ln., $5 per 100. Mme. Sallerol. 2-ln., $3 per 100. G. M. Emmans. Newton. N. J. GERANIU.MS. 10.000 Beante. Poitevlne from 2V.j-ln. pots, inimedlato delivery. ,$1.75 per 100: $1." |ii-r 1.000. Cash. The W. T. Buckley Co.. Sp ringllcld, O. Geraniums, 3-ln., asst., $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. U. Vincent, Jr. & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Geraniums. Ricard and S. A. Nutt, $10 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, rose. 3-in.. $4 per 100. C. Eisele, lltb and Westmoreland Sts., Ph iladelphia. Geraniums, best sorts. E. G. Hill Co.. Rlch- ninnil. Ind. GREENS. Greens, dagger and fancy ferns, $1 per 1,000. Bronze and green galax. $1 per 1,000. Leu- cotboe sprays. $1 per 100; $7.50 per 1,000. Southern wild smilax. branch laurel, laurel fes- tooning, green and sphagnum moss, boxwood sprays. Henry M. Robinson & Co., 15 Prov- ince St.. Boston. Mass. Greens, fancy and dagger ferns, $1.25 per 1,000. Galax, bronze and green, $1.25 per 1.000; 10.000, $7.50. Sphagnum Moss, large bales, $1.25; Leucothoe Sprays. $1 per 100; 1.000, $7.50. Boxwood, 35c per bunch, 50 lbs. $8.50. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, Inc., 38-40 Eroadway, Detroit, Mich. Greens, southern wild smilax. Log mosses, natural and perpetuated. E. A. Beaven, Ever- green. Ala. Greens, evergreen, fancy and dagger ferns, bronze and green galax. Geo. Cotsonas & Co., 1 W. 28th St., New Yor k. Greens. 7'jt palmet'o and cvcas leaves. "^■ lax, leucothoe, ferns, mosses, etc. Ker^an Co. 113 W. 28th St.. New York. <;reens, laurel wi-eatliing. sheet mcjss. galax. I.MHothce and ferns. Swan & Cheggln. Roan M^iuntaln. Tenn. Siihagnum moss, per hale, 7Dc: 10 bales. $0.50. Clias F. Teeke. New Txindon, Wis. HARDY PLANTS. HARDY PLANTS. All of the most desirable kinds. Give list of wants and we will quote prices. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Hardy Perennials. Special prices on field- grown stock. Mosbiek Greenhouse Co., Onarira, 111. ^ Perennial phlox, divisions. $2 per 100; $15 per 1.0 00. A. M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. Iris, German, mixed. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1.000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Herbaceous plants. Bobblnk & Atkins, Ruth- erford. N. J. German Iris, 50 vars.. $8 per 100. Japan Iris. 10 vars.. $8 per 100. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N, J. HELIOTROPES. Heli.itr.ipp. 2;4-in.. .$2..50 per 100. Mosbrek Greenhouse Co., Onarga. 111. Heliotrope Centefleur. $1,0 per 100, e! g! Hill Co.. Richmond. Ind. HYDRANGEAS. __^ Hydrangea Arborescens Grandiflora Alba. We have the largest stock of strong 2 and 3-year- old plants In America, at attractive prices. In- spection of stock desired. E. Y. Teas. Center- ville, Ind. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Jerusalem cherries, heavy field-grown plants. $S per 100. .Mosba.'k Greenhouse Co., Onarga, Jerusalem cherries, 4-in., $7 per 100. D U. Augspurger & Sons Co., Box 394, Peoria, Jerusalem cherries, 214-in., $5 per 1,000 G Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. LILACS. Lilacs. Jacs Smits. Ltd.. Naarden. Holland. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley. Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naar- de n. Holl and. Lily of the valley. Otto Mann, Leipzig, Saxony, Germany. rrom Storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage. J. M. Tborburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. Lily of the valley, cold storage, $12.50 per 1,000. Buds. 76 Barclay St.. New York. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom Spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture, American Spawn Co.. St. Paul, Minn, NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock, blue spruce, berried plants climbing plants, clematis, conifers, evergreens' funklas. Japan maples, hydrangeas. Jacs Smits' Ltd.. Naarden. Holland. Nursery stock, evergreens, shade and orna- mental trees, shrubs, vines, trained dwarf and standard fruit trees, grape vines, small fruits. Bolibmk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Nursery stock, conifers, boxwoods, azaleas rhudodendrons, forest and fruit trees, hedge plants, etc. S. A. Vosters & Sons, Rlel, Hol- land. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Nursery stock arbor vltae (Thuya occldent- alisi 3 to 4 ft., 4 to 5 ft. trees. The Wm. H. Moon ^0., MorrisvIIIe, Pa. Nursery stock, ornamental trees and shrubs VI. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. ORCHIDS. Orchids, Importers, exporters, growers and hybridists. Sander. St. Albans, England; New iork ottice, room 721, 258 Bro adway. Orchids, all commercial, cattleyas and nov- elties. Carillo & Baldwin. Secaucus . N. J. Orchids. Largest stock In the country Julius Koehrs i;o.. Rutherford, N. J. Orchids, leading kinds. Gretsch & Ordonez Bros.. 52 W. 2Bth St., New York. orchids of all kinds. Lager & Uurrell, Sum- mit, N. J. PANSIES. .SOO.OOU Brown's Improved Giant Prize i*an- .=its. tine stock plants, $3 per 1,000; $2.5u in 5. 000 lots; mixed and separate colors. Cash with order. Peter Brown. Lancaste r. Pa. Pansy plants, 50c per lou; $2.60 per l.ooii. ■ J"s. II, Lunulng bani, Delaware, o. PALMS. Palms, Cocos Wedd., 2H-ln., $2 per doz ■ $lu per 100. Kentia Bel., 6-in.. $1.25 each- ■tin.. $35 per 100; 2V4-ln., $10. D. U. Aug- spurger & Sons Co.. Box 394. Peori a, 111. PALMS. Kentia Bel., 18 to 20 inch, heavv $0 per doz. Areca. 2(2-toot, $7.0U per doz, Phcenix Roebelenl, 5-in. pots. $7.50 per doz. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidne y, O. Palms, For varieties and prices see advertise- nt elsewhere in this Issue. Anton Scnulthels. Ci>lli-ge Puiut, L. I. Palms. Keullas. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyn- cote. Pa. Palms. John Scott, Rutland Rd.. and E 45th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. Palms. Bobblnk & Atkins, Rutherford, N. T. PANDANUS. PaiJdanus Veitchii. 5i«.-in,, $1 eii(.-b; ti-iii ?1.2.'.: 7-in., .$1.:>0; S-in., "$a. Auton Sc-hultheis O'lK-^'e Point. L. I. I'jindauus Veiteliii. $2, .fi aud $4 each; latye I'laiits. J. A. Petei-sun, Westwoud. CinciuuuU. PKONHS. Peonies. Very reduced prices for large plants of all the best Frencli varieties. List free. Dessert, Peony Specialist, Chenonceaux, France. lni.'*.'r's peonies, l-'or vai'ieties and prices see ad\ iitisemt'nt elsewhere in this issue. H. A. Dieer. inc. 7U i hestnut St.. Pliiladel pbia. Peonies. 1st prize white. $15 per 100; pink. $9; red, $10. Wagner Park Conserratories, Sid- ney . _ 0. Peonies. Send for list and prices. Vaugh- au's Seed Store. Chicaeo and New York. Peonies, leading vars. Gilbert H. Wild. Sar- coxie. Mo. E'eonies. all vars., Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naar- deii. Holland. Peonies only by the wholesale. Best 100 varieties. J. P. Rosenfield. West Point. Neb. PEPPERS. Christmas peppers. 2^4 -in., $2.50 per 100: o ill.. $5. Frank Oechslln, 4911 Quincy St., Chi cago. (_'rlestial peppers, 4-in., $7 per 100. D. U. Au^-spurger & Sons Co.. Box 394. Peoria. lU. POINSETTIAS. Poinsettias. 3-iu.. $5 per 100. C. Eisele. 11th and Westmoreland .Sts.. Philadelphia. P'tinsettia idouhl>t. ;i-iii., 2r.c each; $15 per l.uuo. William S. Clark, 1270 Bladensburg Road. Washington, D. C. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It igio. The American Florist. 367 I'uiusuttias. ■Ji^-iii-- S-t pel- lOij. ii-ii wiiLi oilier. Iliirry Ili.-iiil, Wi-st Talorto. O. PRIMULAS. Primroses, Cbinese Forbesii, Obcouica. alba. lilac, rubra, hybrids, rosea. $2 per 100. Gi- gantea. Carmiuea. Kewensis, SanKuinea, $3 per 100. Byer Bros.. Cbumbersburg. Pa. Primula Obcouica, Romlorfer's Hybrids, tlie best ill existence, graudiflora and gigantia in 10 selected var.. good value, $3 per 100; 000 or more $2.50 per 100. Casb. Henrv S«_iiiuidt. 408 Fulton St.. Weehawken. P. P.. N. .T. • Primula from 2-in. pots, frame-grown, no better strain in existence. OBCONICA GRANDI- FLORA. Rondsdorfer and Latmauu's unrivaled hybrids, 14 colors or mixed, 2c. KEWENSIS. 3c. J. L. Schiller, Toledo. O. Primroses, Chinese and Forbesi. 214-11!., ^l.To per 100; .$15 per 1.000. Obcouica. alba, rosea. I2 per lou. Ob. Gigautia. $3. Jos. II. Cun- ningham. Delaware. O. Chinese primro.ses, 2i4-ln.. $3 per 100: S25 per 1.000. Frank Oechsliu. 4911 Quiiicv St.. Chicago. Primula obconica. 4-in.. 10c; 5- 1 a.. l.'»c. G. Aschmnnn. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadplp bln. Primulas. Chinese and Obconica. 2''.-in.. $2 per mo. J. c. Schmidt, Bristol. Pa. PRIVET. Privet. California. 1 and 2-year plants. Chas. P.lacu. riightstown. N. J. RHODODENDRONS. r{b..dnd.-udn.iis rinlland. Jacs Smits, Ltd.. Naanleu. RESURRECTION PLANTS. KrMiiri.li. II l'liints.--\Vi- iirp sirifll.v lir.id- qii:irtfis liif iLi- Mfxicnn ri-siUTection plant. :iiiil ship Jill over llie worlil. I.)oniiant pliiiits. ^-iiai-- anteert to •■iTsmi-ect." .f2 pin- 100. delivfit'il: $l(i nor l.tKiM: .-"i.iniii at .$.s..'iO; 10.otJh n Boflgcr & Sons. Gartlena. Calif. Seeds, beans. cucuml)er, tomato, radish, pea, musk melon, squash, watermelon, sweet corn. S . M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. Seeds, lettuce, onions, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena. Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy. Calif. Seeds, grower and exporter of vegetable, flower and farm seeds. Henry Mette. Qued- linburg. Germany. Seeds. Growers for the wholesale Iraib- ouly. Braslan Seed Growers' Co.. San Jose. Calif. Seeds, field, garden and flower. Routzahn Seed Co.. Arroyo Grande. Calif. Seeds, sweet peas. Anton Zvolauek, Bound- bmok. N. J. SMILAX. l.^iO ;^-ineb Sinilax. Will exchange for Spren- gerl seedlings. Albert J. Mueller, Carlluvillc. 111. Smilax. goofl 2^-in. stock at $2 per 100. Leo. Wellenreiter, bauvers. 111. Smilax. Wood Bros.. Fishkill. N. Y. SPIRE AS. Splreas. .1. Sniils. Ltd.. Naarden. Holland. STOVE PLANTS. St"ve plants and ciotons. Finest collection. Julius Roebrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. V EGETABLE PLANTS. Vegetable plants: Cabbage. All He-id. Suc- cession, Second Early. Early Summer, Flat Dutch. Sorehead. Danish Round and Ballhead, 20c per 100: $1 per 1.000. Celery: White Plume, Golden Self Blanching. Giant Pascal. Golden Heart, Boston Market. 20c per 100; $1 per 1.000. R. Vincent. Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh. Md. Lettuce. Grand Rapids and Big Boston, $1 per l.iXfO. Parsley. Double Curled. 25c per 100: $1.25 per 1.000. Cabbage. Premium Flat Dutch, Danish, Ball Head. Sure Head. etc.. T5c per 1.000 in any quantity. Give us your order. We can please you. Elmer RawUngs, Wholesale Grower, Clean. N .Y. Cabbage plants. Wakefield. Earlv Summer. All Head. All Seasons and H.dlander," $1 per 1,000. J. L. Johnson, Do Kalb. Ill Celery and Cabbaire. $i per 1,000: $7. .50 per 10.000. Parsley, $1.50 per 1,000. J. C. Schmidt. Bristol, Pa. ^ VIOLETS. Violets. Gov. Herrick. Princess of Wales, field-grown. «5 per 100: .$45 per 1.000. Ladv Campbell. $4 per 100; $3.j per 1.000. .1. C. Schmidt. Bristol. Pa. 3.000 Queen Louise, strong, clean and heallh.v plants, .$4 per 100: %'io per 1.000. Cole Bros.. Peoria. 111. TO EXCHANGE. Wanted on exchange basis, carnations, roses, 2'4-inch Dracrena indivisa. for small asparagus ferns and geraniums or field-grown .Jerusalem cherries and perennials. Mosbjek Greenhouse Co., Onarga. 111. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. Commission Dealers. Amling, E. C. 32-.36 Randolph St.. Chicago. Bcrger Bros.. 1220 Filbert St.. Philade lnliia. Deannid Co.. J. B.. 51 Wabasli Ave., Chicago. Ford, M, C. 121 W. 2,Sth St.. New Yorkl Froment. Horace E.. W. 2Sth St.. New York, Tile Florists' Kxellange, Washingtuu, D, C. ■29 13th St.. N. W., Ileushaw & Fenrich. .'il W. 28th St., Xew York , Hoerber Bros.. 51 Waliash .\ve.. Chicago. Holton & Hunlsel Co., 402 Milwaukee St.. Mil- waukee, Hunt, E, H,, 7C Wabash Ave.. Chicago. ~ Kasting Co., W. F.. Buffalo. N. X. Kennieott Bros. Co., 48-50 Wabash Ave. Chi- cage. Kessler Bros., 450 0th Ave.. New York. Kruchten, ,Tohn, 51 Wabash Ave.. Ch icago. Kiielin. C. .\.. 1122 Pine St.. S t. Louis, K.vle & Focrster. 51 Watiasb Ave.. Chi cago. Laogjahr. A. H.. 55 W. 2Sth St .. Ne w~York. McCal lum Co.. Inc.. Pittsburg. Pa. McCullough's Sons Co.. 316 Walnut St , Cin- cinnati. McKellar. Chas. W., 51 Wabash Ave .. Chicago. ^li llang. Au g.. 41 W. 2St h St., New Y'm-ir Moore. Hentz & Nash. 55 wT^betlT'st^ New York. Munk Floral Co., Columbus. _0. Murph.v. W m.. 311 Main St.. Cinc innati. O. -N". Y', Cut Flower Exchange, Coogan Bid" New York. Niessen Co.. The Leo, 1200 Arch St„ Phila- delphia. fit'sliurg Cut_ Flower Co!, 222 Oliver Ave.. Pittsburgh. Pa. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange. 13. Diamond Sn.. Pittsburg. Pa. Itaiiibill^j^^ L.. Co .. 10-21 Randolph St.. Chicag o. Rice Bros.. 115 N. 0th St.. Minneapolis. Minn. R obinson & Co.. H. M.. 15 Province St.. Boston. Sheridan. Walter F., 131 W. 2Sth St.. New York. Guttmau. Alex. J.. 34 W. 2Sth St.. New York. S mith. P, J., 40 W. 2Sth St., New Y'ork, Trnendle.T & Schenck. 131 W. 2Sth St.. New Vaiiuliaii ,<; Sn.Trv. 52 Wnbash .\ve.. C hicairo. W cllaii.l &■ Risch. .-.n Wa bash Avc^^hicag~ Welcli Bros.. 220_ nevonshife_St.._Bostom You ng & Nugent. 4 2 W. 2Sth St.. New York~" Zech & Mann. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicag o. Growe rs. B asselt &■ Washburn. 70 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Budlong. J. A.. 37-.30 Randolph St.. Chicago. Dillon. .T. L., Blooinsbnr g, Pa, ' Ellim._VS-.^I..^righton^.Mass. Hill. E. G.. Co.. Richmond.~IndT R einberg. Geo.. 5 1 W abash Ave.. Chicago. Reinbcrg._Peter._35^audolph St.. Chicago. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. 33-37 EandoIph~St.7^hi- cago. Wi etor Bros. . 5 1 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Wittlyild. Geo.. 7.30 Buckingham PI.., Cliicag... RETAIL C UT FLOW ERS. .\ lban.v. N. Y.— E.v r cs. ll~NrPear l sf! .\nderson. S, C— The Anderson Floral Co,. 583 Marshall Ave, Atlanta. Ga,— Atlanta Floral Co,, 41 Peachtree B oston— Thus. F. Galvin, Inc.. 124 Tremont S t^ Brooklyn. N. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene ■\ve, Brivililyn, N, T.— John V. Phillips. 272 Fulton Buff,alo^ Buffalo. St. -S._A._ -W. J. .\pd erson. 4 40 Main St. Palmer & Son, 304 JIain Cincinnati — Julian Baer. 1,38 E. Fourth St. Cleveland. P.— The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. C leveland. O. — The J. ^1. Gasser C o. Colorado Springs. Colo. — Frank F. Crump. Da.vton. O. — Matthew s. 10 W. Sr d St. Denver. Colo. — Daniels & Fisher! rienie Colo.— The Park Floral Co. Detri>it. Mich. — John Breitme.ver's Sons. .Miami and Gratiot .\ves. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co.. 241 Mass. -\ve. Kalamazoo and Battle Creek.. Mich. — H. .\. Fisher. Kansas City — Geo. M. Kellogg Flower and Plant Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray. 013 Grand Ave. Kansas Cit.v — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. Los Angeles. Calif.— J. W. Wolfskin. 21S W. 4th St. L ouisville. Ky. — .Tncob Scbiilz. 5.50 S. 4th .Vve. Milwaukee— C. C. PoUworth Co. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 868 The American Florist. Sept. 10, MtHUn^nl — McKennn. yew York— Havld Cliirk's Sons. 2 U9_ Uroadwu ; . Kew York— Dards. 441h and Mil i lison Ave. X ew York— Alex. McCoimell. 571 Otb Ave New York — Malandre Bros ^. :;09-l Broadway. Kew York— M}-er. Florist. C0» M aflisou Ave. Qpiaha. Xeli.— Hess & Swoboda. 1415 Farnum St . I' ittsliurg. Pa.— A. W. Smllll Co.. Keeuap Bld g. Roehester. N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons. 23 CUutou Ave. X. St. Louis— r. II. Weber, Boyle and Maryland Aves. S t. Louis— Young's, 1406 Ol i ve St. St. Panl. Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. I'aul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co . San Francisco — J. B. Boland, GO Kearney St . Terre Haute. Ind.— Jobu G. Heinl & Son, 129 So. 7th St. Toronto. Van. — Dtinlop's. 96 Yonge St. Wasliiiigt*'!! — Blai-kistone. 14Hi and H Sts. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. St. W^asbinglon — Gude Bros. Washington— Geo. C. Shatter, 14th and I Sts., N'. W. BOILERS. Nfw boiler, 40 horse power, contains 56 .■i-iuch fluus. 12 ft. long and 4 ft. in diameter, cheap. 0. C. Polhvortb Co., Milwaukee. Wis. Gem City Return Tubular Firebox boilers. The Gem Gity Boiler (.'o.. Dayton. O. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material, hotbed sash, cypress, un- glazed, 95c each; in doz. lots, 90c; glazed, $1.05 each; doz. lots, $1.00. Pine sash, uuglazed, l)Oc; doz. lots, S5c; glazed, $1.00; doz. lots. $1.55 each. Building hardwaru. wire and wire fencing, bolts, hatches, hammers, etc. 'Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts., Chi- cago^ Building material, cypress sash bars. Ten- nessee red cedar posts, pecky cypress benches, hotbed sash and frames, ventilating apparatus, pipe fittings and all supplies needed in new or reconstructive work. Foley Mfg. Co., Western Ave, and 26tb St. . Chicago^ Building material. Cypress Is far more cur- able than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men furnished to superintend erection wheu desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Ne- pon se t . Boston, M a s^^ Building material of all descriptions for all cypress semi-iron frame or truss houses. Hot- bed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 113 3 Broadway. X ew York. Buildiug material, cypress sash bars, green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Go.. 902 Black- hawk St.. Chicago. Cypress for greenhouse construction, benches, etc. Bakei'-Waliefieia Cypress Co., Ltd., Plat- tenville. La. Building material, greenhouse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wasli- ington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co.. 2042 Shef- field^ Building material, Louisiana cypress, pecky cypress, hotbed sash. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1357 Flushing Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash. Hitchin;:s & Co.. 1170 Broadway. N. Y. COAL. Coal, Sunshine. Indiana Brazil Block. Poca- hontas. W. Virginia Splint. Youghiogheny and Southern Illinois. R. C. Whitsett Goal ^Vc Min- ing Ca^305Dearborn_SL^_Ch|cag^ Coal, the better grades of Indiana and Illinois. Harrislmrg-Frankliu Coal Co., Fisher Bldg., Chi- GLAZING POINTS. Glazing ptiints: See the point? Hold glass firmlv. Peerless glazing points are the best. No fights or lefts. Box of 1.000 points, 75c. Postpaid. Henry A. Dreer. 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Siebert's zinc never-rust glazing points, 2 sizes, % and "'M. 40c per lb.; IGc extra by mail: 7 lbs.. $2.50: 15 lbs., $5 by express. Randolph «fe McClements, Eaum and Beatty Sts., Pittsburg. Pa. Glazing points. Lord & Eurnham special glaz- ing nails (points). Lord & Eurnham Co., 1133 Broadway. Xew Y'ork. Siebert's zinc glazing iniints. 40c per lb.: 5 lbs.. $1.S5: 20 lbs.. $7. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Gret^nlinnse oonstniction of all kinds and con- servatorif's. Estimates and catalogues on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co., Western Ave. and 26th St.. Chicago. < ;i ci-nhouse construction, builders of every I \ |H- of grccnlionsi', the most modern designs, lliithing s & Co., 1170 Broadway. New York. Greenhouse const ruft ion, cypress roof ma- terial and all greenliouse tUtiugs. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- ingor Co., 902 Blackhawk St.. Chicago. Oi'et'ubouse coustruction, semi-Iron greenhouses, new truss houses, iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. Grecnliouse construction, builders of modern grrcnhouscs. Myers &- Co., 1122 Betz Bldg., P li i la del phia. CIrocnhonso construction and equipment. King Ciiiistfucfion Co.. N. T ouiiWimda. N. Y. GUTTERS Ciutters. Jennings' improved iron gutters. Piller. Gaskey Jt Keen. 6th and Berk Sts., F'hiladelphia. Gutters, cast-iron. Lord & Bui'nham Im- proved V-shaped gutter with drip gutter attach- ment. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway. New' York. Gutters. Garland's. A gutter with a reputa- tion. G<-o. M. G.irlnnd Co.. Pes Plaines. 111. INSECTICIDES. The Fumigating Kind Tobac(.r> Powder. $3 per hng 100 lbs. The II. A. Stoothoff Co., Mount Vernon. N. Y'. Fresh tobacco stems, in bales. 200 lbs.. $1.50; 500 lbs., $3.50; 1.000 lbs.. $G.50; ton. $12. Scharff Bros., Van Wert. Ohio. Insecticides. Carmen's Antinest Insecticide and fungicide. $1.50 per gal. Perfection Chem. Co., Flushing. N. Y. Alphine. $1 per qt.; $2.."i0 per gal. Geo. E. Talmadge. Inc., Madison. N. J. JUMPING BEANS. Mexican Jumping Beans. A great natural curiosity; placed in a warm plaee in show window will iump for weeks, and draw cus- tomers: .?.". per 1.000: 60c per 100. mailed. J. A. McDnell. Mexico City. Mex. MISCELLANEOUS. Meyer green silUaline, $1.25 per lb., 8 spools to lb. Meyer violet thread for violets, $1.25 per doz. spools of 500 yards each. John C. Meyer Co., 1419 Middlesex St., Lowel l. Mass. New Imported Florists' Baskets. The Rade- lein Basket Co.. 713 Milwaukee Ave. and Huron St., Ch icago. The Mastin Automatic Whitewash and Spray- ing Machine. J. G. Mastin & Co.. 3124 W. La ke St., Chicago. Model extension carnation support; galvanized rose stakes. Igoe Bros.. 266 N. 9th St., Bx'ook- lyn. N. Y. Plant bed cloth, waterproof sheeting, hav caps, etc. Henry Derby. 123 F. Chambers St.". New York. Cut flower and design boxes, all sizes. C. C. Poll worth Co., Milwaukee. Wis. Florists' tags. Dennlson Mfg. Co., Boston. New York, Philadelphia. Chicago, St. Louis. Richmond carnation supports. Eagle Machine Works, Richmond, Ind. Tile benches and tile bottoms. The Camp Cond uit Co., Cleveland , O. Pulverized Sheep Manure. Sheep's Head Brand. Natural Guano Co., Aurora, 111. Pillsbury's Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury. Galesburg. 111. PIPE. Pipe, iron fittings, etc.. galvanized iron sash hinges, screw eyes, screw hooks, U-bolts. gal- vanized iron buckles and wires. Fittings for purlin and ridge supports. Foley Mfg. Co;. Western and 26th, Chicago. Pipes and fittings, cast iron and wrought pipe, valves, elbows, pipe hooks, automatic air headers, etc. Lord & Burnham Co.. 1133 Broad- way. New York. Wrought pipe and fittings, heating boilers, valves. McArdle & Coouey, 507 Arch St., Phila- delphia^ \ Iron fittings, patent iron bench fittings and roof supports. Dillor. Caskcy & Keen, 0th and Be rk Sts., Philadelphia. Pipe, valve fittings. Chicago House Wreck- ing Co.. 351h and Iron Sts., Chicago. Pipe and fittings. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1357 Flushing Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y.. POTS, PANS, ETC. "NUF SED." Best red pots are made by Geo. E. Feustel. Fairport. Iowa. Pots, before buying write for prices. Geo. Keller & Sons. 2614-22 Herndon St.. Chicago. Pots. Florist red. Peters & Reed Pottery Co. . Zanesville. O. Pots. Syracuse red. Syracuse Pottery Co.. Syracuse. N. Y. Pol's, red standard. I'aducah Pottery Co.. Piulucflh. Ky. Pots. Standard, all sizes. A. F. Kohr. 2934- :'.S N. Leavitt St., Chicago. The Rod Pot. C. C. Pollworth Co. All roads tonniTt with Milwaukee. STAKES. Cane Stakes. Standard grade. to S feet, per too. 85c; 500 for .$3: $5.50 for 1,000. Pipe stems, about G feet, per lon. «0c; per 1.000, $5. Vau ghan's Seed Store, Chicago. BOOKS FOR FLORISTS The following books should be in every florist s ,ind eardener's lilirarv. A go»d boolt on any subject in which you are specially interested is worth years of experience aad should be kept convenient for reference at all times. Send prices quoted and we send the books. The Horticulturi.sts' Rule-Book (L. H. Bailey). — Contains information valuable to all those engaged ill any branch of horticulture. Illustrated. 312 pages. 75 cents. Steam He.ming for Builders (Bald- \vi:i). — Contains valuable data and hints for steam fitters and those who employ this method of heating. The 350 pages are fully illustrated. $2.50. Chrysanthemum Manual (Smith). — By an expert who has given his un- divided attention for twenty years to the improvement of the chrysanthemum and its culture in detail. Profusely il- lustrated. 40 cents. Hedges, Windbreaks, Etc. (Powell). — A treatise on the planting, growth and management of hedge plants for country and suburban homes. A vol- ume of 140 pages, with twenty-two il- lustrations. 50 cents. Dwarf Fruit Trees (F. A. Waugh). • — Their propagation, pruning and gen- eral management, adapted to the United States and Canada. It has 45 illustra- tions and 123 pages. 50 cents. Heating and Ventilating Buildings. (Carpenter). — This book covers the en- tire subject most fully. In the prepa- ration of heating and ventilating plans it will be found a most valuable guide. $4.00. Celery Culture (V^aughan). — The important subject of celery culture is thoroughly covered in this illustrated pamphlet of 59 pages. The florist rais- ing young plants of celery and those who grow the plants to maturity will alike find it valuable. 50 cents. Cabbages, Cauliflower and Allied Vegetables (Allen). — The requirements of the important vegetables of the cab- bage tribe are given here very fully. The book also contains interesting chap- ters on seed raising, insects, pests and fungus diseases common to these plants. 50 cents. The Culture of Water Lilies and Aquatic Plants (Henderson). — Grow- ers of hardy and tender water lilies and other aquatics will find this an excellent guide in cultural and descriptive matters, ihe lists of varieties have been very carefully prepared. Handsomely illus- trated. 50 cents. American Florist Cc^ztHicAco" '" If You Do Not Find Wtiat You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About If igio. The American Florist. 369 HIGH GRADE- STEAM COAL THE BEST PRODUCTS OF \l est Virginia, Oiiio, Indiana, Illinois WRITE FOR PRICES. Govey-Durham Goal Go., 215 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. THEALLIEDTRADES Peace In sight In Illinois. Chicago. — With the prices of West "Virginia, Ohio and Indiana coals soar- ing daily at the rate of about five cents per day during past two weeks the operators in Illinois were not content with sitting idly and allowing the high figures to swell the coffers of the coal producers east of the Illinois-Indiana state line. Therefore peace overtures emanating from the operators and miners' officials were in evidence all last week with the result that several conferences were held by interested par- ties in the rooms of the Illinois Coal Operators' association in the Fisher building. In the aggregate the miners get all they stood out for. Several of the operators stood out for a slight modification of the terms of the Peoria agreement, particularly with reference to the differential mining rates of three cents per ton in the south and two cents in the north Illinois coal fields. They held out for a two-cent differen- tial in Franklin and Williamson coun- ties, as was provided for in the com- promise agreement. In all other par- ticulars the operators capitulated and virtually accepted the terms and wage scale provided for in the Peoria agree- ment. It is understood that the opera- tors were forced to yield on the ques- tion of the differential mining rates also, as the miners' olEcials attending the conference had no authority to change the wage scale formulated by the Peoria convention and they were under instructions to "do the best pos- sible -in the matter of conditions of em- ployment of minor importance to get an agreement." The Peoria wage scale provides for a raise of 5.5.5 per cent for all miners in the state, including engineers, firemen, pumpmen, yardage, day labor, and dead work. The opera- tors also will pay the wages of shot firers, who will receive the same gen- eral increase. Under the old scale paid by the miners the shot firers received 53 cents an hour. If a settlement is reached on this basis the provision tliat the operators pay the shot firers' wages will be regarded by the miners ag one of the greatest victories in the history of the coal miners' union. The outcome of the peace negotia- tions affects more than 40,000 miners who have been idle since April 1. About 30,000 men were at work in various mining districts of the state, including the fifth and the ninth, whose operators seceded from the association last May and signed up with the union on the basis of the Peoria demands. Cross Section of a Shnlight Double Glass Sash on a Sunligh* Frame Here is the sash you don't have to cover Two layers of glass instead of one. A ^k inch layer of dry, still air between— a perfect non-conductor-a transparent blanket-takes the place of mats and boards. The saving in time and labor Sunlight Double Glass Sash will pay for themselves in a single season. They never need covering- — and therefore save half the time you have to give to single glass sash in covering and uncovering — in watching them on frosty nights. Earlier, Stockier Plants Under Sunlight Double Glass Sash the plants get all the light pII the time. Every grower will see at once the value of the earlier. Btockier plants resulting. Yourcrops will mature weeks ahead of the grower's who uses single glass sash — ^x\ A you zv ill get the benefit of the high prices in the early market. Here Is what one fiorist says: "The 100 sash which I boueht of you have given greatest possible satisfaction. We got to 4" above zero and I found my flowers untouched Moreover, I am daily making 2596 more than others who have greenhouses. My double glass sash will pay for themselves the first year." O. W. D'Alcorn, Congress Heights. D. C. Agents wanted: A liberal commission to responsible agents where we have no agents now. Write us for details. Get our free catalog today — It contains the details of this new invention for hot-beds and cold-frames, and testimonials from well known growers all over the U.S. who have used Sunlight Double (i lass Sash successful- ly un derail weather conditions. Use the. cou- pon at once and get this interesting book free. Send 4 ce.its in stamps for a valuable book- let on hot-bed and cold-frame gardening by Prof. W. F. Massey. There is no higher authority in the country. If booklet is want- ed mark a cross (X) on square In coupon and enclose 4 cents in stamps. Sunlight Double Glass Sash Co. 934 E.Broadway, louisvllle, Ky AXM////^ Coupon for free catalog. or Hot-beds and Cold-frames HARRISBURG=FRANKL1NC0ALC0. Fisher Building, CHICAGO. The Better Grades Only of INDIANA AND ILLINOIS COALS Preparation and Quality as They Should Be. We Make a Specialty of Supplying the Florist Trade Miners and shippers of the following grade of coal: Sunshine, West Virginia Splint, Indiana Brazil Block, Youghiogheny and Pocahontas, Southern Illinois. Write us for names of satisfied customers, both as to quality and service, who have used our coal for the past five to ten years. Write for our prices before placing your contract. Phone Harrison 41 OS. R. C. Whitsett Goal & Mining Co., '"' S^o'*"^*' For RELUBLE STOCK From RELUBLE DEALERS Keep Tab on Advts. in THE FLORIST 370 The American Florist. Sept, 10, Society of American Florists. RKl'ORT ON SCHOOL OAKDENS. At the annual convention of 190S. held at Niagara Falls, the subject of school gardens as a general economic movement was admirably presented by the late E. V. Hallock, Prof. L. C. Corbett and F. R. Pierson. This movement is of far reaching extent and is one of practical economic value of greater importance than at first may appear. At the executive meeting of the So- ciety of American Florists, held at the beginning of this year, the fol- lowing committee was notified of its appointment — B. Hammond, A. T. De La Mare, Prof. John F. Cowell, H. B. Howard, W. B. Durie and Joseph Heacock. Just what was expected to be done no one knew. So a careful effort was made to find out from all parts of the United States and Toron- to, how far the plan of teaching gar- dening in the public schools or other- wise was being carried on. To give more than a summary of what we found would be too voluminous, and therefore we give a brief synopsis of a trend in a useful direction which is of a business interest to every florist. These examples of what is being done are simply samples taken from far and near. In one school district in the town of Fishkill is a "Home Garden Brigade." A committee of three — a clergyman, a real estate agent and the street com- missioner — look after the brigade, which this year numbers 111 girls and boys attending the public school. Thft president of the board of education has put at the disposal of this com- mittee a number of prizes, and the result is a visible increase in general of ornamental door yards, and more than that it helps to keep the boys out of mischief. At Barrytown, in Duchess county, the principal of the public school, W. L. Weldey, after school hours has per- sonally superintended the cultivation of a good sized piece of ground, which is divided into small plats and as- signed to the pupils. At the end of the growing season these sections are examined and prizes awarded; these prizes have been given by the owner of the ground, John J. Chopman, in the city of Poughkeepsie a section of Eastman park was set off, and under the direction of the school authorities and with the earnest support of a number of energetic women, much in- terest in the work ensued. At Burlington, N. J., they say — ^There are no school gardens nor is there any indication that there will be any in the immediate future." On the other hand from Fremont, Nebraska, we learn that-"In all our schools we have gone to considerable expense in decorative gardening. On each of our school grounds we have plants of col- eus, canna and salvia, in such combin- ations and forms as to make the school grounds far more attractive than they could possibly be made without them. The effect is the improvement of the aesthetic taste of the scholars and this of course is reflected upon the homes. We have seven schools so decorated." At Cincinnati, Ohio, they give the following report — "Little artistic work thus far in Cincinnati, lots are too small, but landscape work has been done at Avondale, Clifton and West- wood. There is, however, at Douglas a fine school garden, and window gar- dening is carried on in the new schools. School and home gardens should be officially encouraged, seeds and bulbs furnished at cost, school lots enlarged to permit beautifying part of the grounds, and gardening a part of the school work." This is recommended by the superintedent of schools. Then the civic department of the woman's club has directed the work of chil- WHY ARE WE SUCCESSFUL IN Greenhouse Construction ^^ Because we know how to rio it and apply to the subject ^B scientific knowledge regarding all the strains and con- ditions in a greenhouse as well as a wide experience in all kinds of construction. Write for Bulletins. King Construction Co., NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. ORDER NOW. 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Mrs. Geo. W. Ker- per and her co-workers have address- ed teachers, principals and mothers' clubs; they have also employed a su- pervising gardener, who made 1922 visits last year. The home gardens as a whole were a phenomenal suc- cess. The principals and teachers did very much to bring this about. In this sort of work Clevfeland is in high rank. In this city under the splendid guidance of Miss Louise Klein Miller and others the home gar- den work and the training garden work are worthy of emulation. Gar- ^^ Has stood the test of over a Quarter of a Century, THOMSON'S Vine, Plant and Vegetable MANURE UNRIVALLKD FOR Vines Tomatoes. Cucumbers, all Flowering. Foliase and Fruit bearlDg Plants. Veeetables. LawDs, etc. The result of many years practical experience, PERFICT PLANT FOODS Sold by Leading American Seedsmen. Thomson's Special Chrysanthemum and Topdresslng Manure Freight paid on quantities. 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The boys did good work and were always ready and eager to go at the job. On Mayfield road is the Italian settlement; this deserted spot was cleared of rubbish, and here was a study of family Interest in which fathers, mothers, boys and girls and the babies took interest. At Dallas, Texas, they say "There is no systematic work connected with each school but some quiet individual effort has been done in which our school children have been interested." At Houston, Tex., the report is that "In several of the schools last year school gardens were started. We did not carry the work on in any elaborate or formal manner; however, we found profitable results therefrom as far as we went. It's a beginning which is like- ly to grow." At Los Angeles, Cal., we learn "This is a garden city, a city of roses. Each and every homesteader feels it incumbent to keep his home surroundings up — our children are thus naturally trained in the cultivation of things useful and beautiful. 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OL. of school gardens; however, our chil- dren have been given encouragement by their teachers to cultivate flowers and vegetable plots about their own 872 The American Florist. Sept. lo. homes." From Birminsliam, Ala., we hear: "The only specilic work that has been done in this city in the school gardens has been in connection with the public schools for negro chil- dren. Several negro schools have at- tached to them gardens wherein chil- dren by classes, have been assigned plots of ground for work under the instruction of a skilled agriculturist. The negro high school, particularly, ac- complished splendid results. Excellent vegetables were raised, which indicat- ed care and diligence on the part of the pupils in their cultivation. Some excellent work has also been done in this line in the elementary schools. The best results, however, come from the incentive offered to pupils to util- ize vacant ground contiguous to their homes for gardening. It is expected that the work if continued next year will develop splendid results." From Alabama to Maine is a long stride, but at Bangor the word is : "I am sorry to say that the school garden movement liere is at present so very undeveloped that there is nothing of value to report." At Pro- vidence, R. I., says Ernest K. Thomas, the instructor, "Last year eight gar- dens were started and six were well maintained during the whole season. We have a model school garden of some three acres in Roger William park; this is divided into 72 gardens 9 by 22 feet." At Woonsocket, R. I., the report is : "So far we have not done much in the way of school gardens, but we hope to move in the future." In the old city of New Bedford, Mass., this matter of home gardening goes be- yond gardening and the slogan of the city is "New Bedford the Beautiful City." Seeds are sold to the school children at a penny a package. At Springfield, Mass., Miss Fannie A. Stebbins, supervisor of nature study, says : "For several years we have carried on school garden work which has varied much in character. In each primary school where it has been pos- sible to have sutiicient ground we have had work which we speak of as demonstration gardening. In several schools each room has a plot of ground where they are gradually getting to- gether good collections of wild flow- ers. Five schools are making especial effort in establishing collections of na- tive shrubs; another has used rose bushes and vines in decorating grounds. In the fall each school be- low the high school has an exhibition of products raised by the pupils at home." At Lenox nothing is being done In this line. At Lee, nearby, a more populous and a manufacturing town, much pride is being taken in this sort of work by the residents. Lawns are well kept and a good deal of shrubbery and flowers are set out but in the rural districts the matter of school ground improvement is neglected. The people of Worcester owe very much to an old gentleman, Adin A. Hixon, who for years has done re- markable work in educating children in gardening. In that city a certain practical work is being done at a place called "Garden City;" this was the old city dumping ground and was re- claimed under the leadership of a clergyman, the Rev. Robert J. Floody, and his wife. The report from the city police is that "This garden work has reduced juvenile crime in this dis- trict over 50 per cent; in this work each child paid five cents, was given a card with the number of the garden, also seeds and tools. He was taught how to prepare the ground, how to plant, and how to care for crops. What he produced was his own to sell or take home. This work has grown until its results are regarded by the city authorities as of great economic value in training children in ways of persevering industry. 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MIPPARP, Youngstown, Oblo. of this work reveals tlie fact, that many a child has never been taught at havoc even the simplest idea of plant growth, not even the difference be- tween weeds and flowers. The cliiid learns by doing and he should be given a small plot and a few seeds which he may call his own. It is a significant fact that nearly all the SEE NOW WELL THEY LIKE ME t50 Ntw Ettablishn^nts with a,lSSkOOO iquar* feet of (lass hive installed this boiler in 1906. Ask (or Uat of ■sera and get ac^oataud with tlia men who know. CittlofHC and prices on tpplicatioa. KROESCHELL BROS. CO., 452 W. Erie St. CHICAGO. boys and girls who did well the first year do better the next. Said one mother, "This is the best thing ever started, it gives my boy something definite to do during vacation." In the city of Boston the work of gardening in all its forms is bred in blood and bone. From the Washing- ton Allston school district, where Wil- Lock the door before the horse is stolen, ind insure ;our glass before it is broken. For partic ulars coDce rnipg Hail Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary SADDLE RIVXR. N. J. 374 The American Florist. Sept. lO. Ham C. Crawford is master, "great in- terest is manifested by the pupils, as time goes on and we are able to sys- tematize the work, meaning by that to arrange It so as to help it. We shall succeed in making this a line of activity of educational and industrial value. We have between forty and fifty beds planted and cared for by as many boys; these are devoted to vegetables, and in addition are nu- merous flower beds in front and round about the building, all cared for in like manner." In Pennsylvania, Philadelphia of course is a leader, situated as it is in the best cultivated section of America, and dominated by the best cultivators In the world, the Quakers and old German stock. Miss Stella Nathan says : "All our gardens are under the direct control of the board of public education and the work is under the direction of a supervisor. We have school gardens, kindergartens, home gardens and school yard improvement. (Kindergarten gardens are small gar- dens varying in size from 2x10 feet to 30x50 feet; as far as possible the planting is arranged so that each child can gather something from the seed he has planted.) We have 35 kinder- garten gardens, these were kept in good condition during summer by some of the larger boys. Of the school gar- dens proper we have eight. Any lot which we can secure which is within four squares of a public school we take. The gardens are divided into three kinds of plots : class, individual and experimental. In the spring and fall the kindergarten class comes to the garden during school hours and first receives a lesson in nature study, then it does the actual work, planting the seeds and hoeing the ground. W^hen the crop matures it Is divided among the little ones." In the county towns of Pennsylvania we get these reports : At Butler they say: "We do nothing in this line." At Washington, the Superintendent says : "I regret we have done noth- ing." At Erie : "Nothing is being done by the board of education, but this work is carried on under the direction of the woman's club. This stirs up considerable interest in flowers and or- namental dooryard work." At Harrisburg the superintendent of schools apparently takes no Interest but refers such work to the civic club under whose initiative quite extensive gardens are maintained. At Easton nothing has been done in the matter of school gardens. It seems as though in smaller cities and large villages less is being done in any systematic way than in the chief cities; for in- stance : in Pittsburg there is being done work of a most commendable character that cannot but uplift the everyday life of thousands of people. The Pittsburg Playground Association reports its work in conjunction with the schools of the city : "We are in- structing the children in nature study. We have about five acres divided into plots 6x12 feet, and 700 children work them. Then there is the kindergarten work : there are three plots in which the whole class is interested. These little folk are too young to take charge but their interest in this work is not lessened either by tenderness of years or size of the small pupil." At Williamsport, under the general direction of Mr. J. L. Ulmer of the Science Department, considerable has been done to advance home gardening among school children. Williamsport is not a closely built city, and a large proportion of the children have gar- dens at their own homes. "This con- dition has an influence over the inter- est taken in formal school gardens. Each year Mr. Ulmer has secured from Cleveland, O., seeds and bulbs for both vegetables and flowers. 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At Minneapolis, Minn., Dr. Charles H. Keene, supervisor of physical train- ing in the public schools, says: "At present we are conducting three school gardens, two of which are in school yards, and one is in a park adjacent to a school yard. During the spring and summer these gardens are carried on under special instructors appointed for that purpose. The area of ground used is about three-fourths of an acre. This work is new. The garden in the park has been con- ducted for several years but no for- mal report has been made." From Winona, Minn., comes the re- port : "We have not any school gar- dens as such, but we have given out seeds and encouraged our pupils to raise vegetables at home. One school has planned for an exhibit of their products this fall. This work is new, and we hope and expect to have one or two school gardens next year." Cairo, 111., reports : "We have taken up the garden work this spring for the first time in the history of our school system. 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In some districts, prizes have been given to the pupils who showed the best results in improving home surroundings through floricul- ture. At Ionia, Mich., W. Sherman Lister, superintendent of schools, says : "I have conducted school gardens in con- nection with our public schools during the past two years. We secure seeds from the Home Gardening Association of Cleveland, O., and these seeds are very good. We had about 225 gar- dens each year out of a total enroll- ment of approximately 800 pupils. Last year prizes were distributed to the amount of $35." Jackson, Mich., is de- pendent upon the Improvement Socie- ty for what is done to stir up an In- terest in gardening; in fact, this seems to be the way of first creating an ap- 1 tgzo. The American Florist. 375 ^H^^Ltfo^^''^" WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF TAGS FOR FLOWERS Strong, clear white.waterpi'oof stock. With artistic designs fine color printing, perfect embossing SEND FOR SAMPLES THE TAG MAKERS BOSTON. NEW YORK. PHILADELPHIA, CHICAGO. 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Detroit is a city where home gardening is regard- ed as a necessity if a family would be classed as respectable, hence chil- dren are probably far better trained generally in this work than in most other cities. COO^ Model ^^"l Extension I Carnation Support i * M00 Killarney. 25,000 Bride. 5,000 Richmond. 1.000 My Maryland. Although the past summer has been far from auspicious for the production of large carnation plants, yet the houses are filled with stock that is of good size, being well branched and be- ginning to produce bloom of good quality. Some 40,000 plants are now benched in five of the recently con- structed houses, and are growing finely, standard varieties in these quantities : 8,000 White Perfection. 8,000 White Enchantress. 4,000 Enchantresi! 8,000 Winsor. 8,000 Victory. 4,000 Beacon. The chrysanthemums were in elegant shape, and a grand cut of fine com- mercial blooms is assured. The buds are being now taken and this house by the middle of October will be a grand sight. The varieties grown are Early Snow, Polly Rose, Major Bonna- fon, Robert Halliday, Mrs. H. W. Buck- bee and W. H. Chadwick. All the spare room which can be utilized, such as the ends of the rose benches, is planted with Asparagus Sprengeri. The stock grown at this establish- ment is placed upon the market at the wholesale store at 51 Wabash avenue, Chicago, where W. F. Hoerber so pleas- antly presides, the brother, F. C, hav- ing charge of the greenhouse end of the business. The School Garden Movement. A paper read by Wm. B. Du Rie, Rahwa.v. N. .7.. before the Rochester couvention of the Society of Americaa Florists, August 16-19, 1910. It is scarcely necessary for me to mention the fact that the prospects of the school garden movement have materially improved in the last few years. In a former paper, I alluded to some of the difficulties which stood in the way of their introduction in the common schools. One difficulty was the prejudice against innovations. The successful business man, whose oppor- tunities for schooling had been limited in his boyhood, generally dwelt on the value of "the three Rs" to the dis- paragement of "fads." What was good enough for him 50 years ago ought to be good enough for other peo- ple's children now. This idea, however, has not prevented the wonderful prog- ress of the schools in the last decade, not only as to the subjects taught, but in the methods of teaching. The requirements of teachers as to their preparation for the training of children have made it possible to take up lines of work not possible in the past. In consequence the prospect of finding a place for school gardens has much improved. Manual training, shop work, drawing, sewing, and cook- ing, as well as nature study, have found their place in the best school systems. Their advantages to the children are now so well established that what were once regarded as inno- vations and experiments, are now be- ing regarded as necessities. The bene- fits to children resulting from these changes, from a wholly literary course to one covering a wider range of sub- jects, wisely chosen, has opened the way for further advancements of a like nature. Any kind of school work which en- ables children to do and to see things done is most attractive to them. It in- spires thought and effort. It induces habits of industry. It leads them to express their ideas in words, thus helping them in language study. Fea- tures of geography and arithmetic can be applied, and their knowledge strengthened in those subjects in con- nection with manual training, nature study, or school gardening. This is a great advantage, and gives far better results than simply memorizing alone. The success that has resulted from work of this nature is making it easier to effect other changes in the public school courses of study, especially changes which promise similar bene- ficial results. The increasing success of the work of the public schools generally, owing to improved methods of teaching, of better supervision and increased atten- tion from school officials, the general public, and the press, has very greatly advanced the prospect of the more general introduction of school garden- ing. Not that the subject has received much consideration from school au- thorities, as yet, but that the time is ripe to press the importance of their doing so. Efforts in this direction now, and for a few years, will doubtless bring satisfactory results. It is not my purpose to enter upon the details of conducting school gar- dens. We have not the time. Publica- tions on the subject are sufficiently numerous to point out suitable plans for the adoption of those wishing to carry on the work. Courses of study have been prepared and employed with success over a wide range of territory, covering points extending from the At- lantic to the Pacific. The progress of the movement is our subject, and the consideration of what should be done by our body to help the project along should receive our attention. That some of our universities are providing courses to prepare teachers for the work is a matter of great satisfaction, and if our society, and the individual members, will keep in touch with the movement and exert a proper influence, good results will certainly follow. The success attained in nature study and manual training affords our greatest encouragement. School gardening, to a great extent, will proceed on similar lines. The good effects on pupils, when school gardens become more common, will be seen and felt somewhat in the same way. There is no doubt as to the interest taken by children in the growth of plants under their care. No subject can be made more interesting to the child. The lessons under the qualified teacher, while bringing out many of the won- ders of nature, and the arts of assist- ing nature, afford some of the best means of developing the child. I should not fail to speak of this. I regard it as the most important fact in connec- tion with the subject. The development of the child in right thinking and acting is paramount to all else. To lead the child over de- lightful paths of recreation to the highways of permanent usefulness and happiness is an aim worthy of our best efforts. In this view we all agree; and it would be a waste of time to argue the point. But I ought to men- tion some of the more striking bene- fits to come to children and to com- munities for development on these lines. First I will mention the im- portance of diverting children from in- fluences and associations common to all communities, especially large cities. The advantage of counteracting the tendency of young people to flock to the cities for employment and amuse- ment. A love of gardening and farm- ing based on a knowledge of the prin- ciples and practice which brings suc- cess in these occupations, is probably one of the strongest influences which can be brought to bear to prevent con- gestion in cities, and consequent pov- erty among the laboring classes. The blessings of fresh air, sunlight, and room, set against the evils of crowded tenements must appeal to the philan- thropy which will provide means suit- able for instruction along these lines whenever and wherever the advisabil- ity of such action is properly present- ed. My attention has been called to the fact that seven families from a cer- tain neighborhood of New Tork were recently induced to move into the country as a result of the interest awakened in their children by attend- ing the school garden in De Witt Clin- ton park. This garden is under the man- agement of Mrs. Henry Parsons. It was my pleasure to visit it and to see the excellent work done there by Mrs. Par- sons and her assistants. I greatly en- joyed the sight of those boys and girls in their most enjoyable occupations. As I grasped what should be the in- fluence upon their lives through their contact with the soil, their work, and the instruction, I felt that the busi- ness done on those three acres, more or less, well paid for all the cost in ef- fort bestowed on it. As an object les- son of what can be accomplislied by others it is doing a vast amount of good. That must be the justification- for devoting such a valuable plot of ground, almost in the heart of the great city, to such use. Two books on schools have recently been published in New York to which I wish to call attention. They are re- viewed in the Newark (N. J.) Even- ing News, May 21, 1910. I will quote from this review some of the salient points made : "A strong plea for the institution of school gardens is made by Henry Griscom Parsons in the book, 'Children's Gardens for Pleasure, Health, and Education.' The author is secretary and practical adviser of the International Children's School Farm League, and director of the depart- ment of school gardens. New York University. Mrs. Henry Parsons, the author's mother, to whom the volume is dedicated, was the founder of the first children's school farm in New York City, and is prominent in the school farm movement." "He holds to his mother's view point of the purpose of school gardens; that the main object of the gardens Is to foster the growth of children rather than merely to grow plants. This new view point is vitalizing the work. It rgio. The American Florist. 385 has given it, says Mr. Parsons, a rea- son for more general use than it ever had before and wlierever children are being educated the possibility of hav- ing a garden is now being considered.' During the past few years, such gar- dens have rapidly increased in num- ber, and from now on they are des- tined to play an important part in the education of children.' "The author, in presenting the ad- vantages of the school garden, insists, among other things, that in it the child is taught by nature economy and thrift, and that he is in a healthy en- vironment and absorbs lessons mak- ing for the health of the individual, and the community: and that he gains knowledge of food value, and his hap- piness is enhanced by congenial work under skillful direction." The book is published by the Sturges and Walton Co., .SI E. Twenty-seventh, New York, at $1. "Dr. M. Louise Green is the author of an extremely interesting volume in the 'Russell Sage Foundation' series. The author describes the evolution of the school garden, pointing out its many advantages and possibilities, not the least of which is the effect on the child's character. The activities of school garden work are natural to the child and give much needed respite from school restraint." This book comes from the Charities Publication Committee, and the price is .$1.25. Both of these books are copiously il- lustrated by photographic views of the work b!»ing done in many communities and institutions, and they contain specific directions for conducting dif- ferent kinds of school gardens. Both books were copyrighted in 1910. I am in no way financially interested in these books, but I own a copy of each, and X think everyone before me today should read the books at the very first opportunity. Another valu- able source of information on the sub- ject can be obtained by communicat- ing with the University of California, College of Agriculture, Berkeley, Calif. Ask for Circular No. Ill, containing suggestions in Garden Work in Cali- fornia Schools, by Ernest B. Babcock. This circular contains, in addition, a list of the publications, bulletins and circulars of the agricultural station of the university, 45 in all, any of which will be sent on application. Every man, every woman, every child, should have a garden, the size and character depending on the indi- vidual, and the space at hand. A flower pot, a window box, a small back yard may have to suBice in a city where nothing better can be had. Any place without some suitable spot for the growth of plants, shrubbery or trees is unsuitable for human habitation. The pleasures and the profits, the com- panionships elevating to body and mind, tend to restrain from all that might demoralize. A lover of good books and a good garden is not likely to go far astray. He will live in and enjoy a beautiful world. Chase. Md.— The Ladies' Aid Society of the Ebenezer M. E. Church will hold their fourth annual Harvest Home in connection with the Vincent Dahlia and Flower Show at Cowentown. B. & O. R. R., on September 27, 28, 20 and oO, 1910. The Fancy-Leaved Caladiums. The present is the closing install- ment of Mr. Nehrling's valuable paper, which commenced in our issue of July 10, 1909, and was continued July 31, October 9, November 27, 1909, and January 8, February 19, April 19, May 7 and 28 and July 2 and 23, 1910. It brings the history, culture and nomen- clature of this important plant right up to date and these back numbers should be carefully preserved for ref- erence. Bibliography. Ann. d'Hort. Hot. Flore des Jardins, 1859:105, 1860:162. Koch: Belgique Horticole 10:165, 168, 169, 13:242, 11: PI. 1-2. 20: 297 PI. 17. (1870), 13:3, (1863). Loddiges: Botanical Cabinet 3: PI. 281, 15: PI. 1408, 7: PI. 008, 10: PI. 1590. 3: PI. 255. Bot. Mag. Ser. Ill, 17: PI. 5255, I. 52: PI. 2543, III. 16: PI. 5199, I. 52: PI. 2606. II. 13: PI. 3728, III. IT: PI. 5263, II. 8: PI. 3314. I. 53: PI. 2643, 11. 8: PL 3345. Diet. Univ. d'Hist. Nat. Atlas. Tom. 3: PI. Monocot. 2, (37.) Dombrain Floral Magazine 8: PI. 418, 10: PI. 528. Edwards' Bot. Reg. Sec. I, 8: PI. 641. Erfurter Fuhrer 1905: 391. Step : Favourite Flowers 4 . PI. 294. Floral World 1868: 98, 1876: 257. Flore des Serres 13 : PI. 1377-79, 13 : PI. 1345-53. Florists' Exchange Supplement 17 : 346. The Garden 7: 141, 16: 6,5, 19: 254, 30: 249, 18: 601, 31: 584, 33: 80. 35: 575, 41: 381. 18: 436, 20: 472. 11: 192, 17: 549, 21: 65, 145, 350, 22: 280, 429, 23 : 118, 24, 339, 25 : 105, 26 : 40, 407. 27: 471, 28: 379, 30: 249. 31: 6S, 118, 340. 32: 32G, 33: 114, 140, 34: 30S, 35: 236, 36: :i85, 39: 119, 42: 20, 140, 47: 278, 279, 2: 556. Gardeners Chronicle 1859: 740, III, 14: 86 (1893), III, 14: 86 (1893), N. S. 20: 117 (1883), III, 7: 301 (1890), 19: 137, 138 (1896), 45: 200. 201 (1894), N. S. 18: 275 (1882). Orpet : Garden and Forest 7 : 177 (1894). 9: 137, 138 (1896). Gardeners' Magazine 47 : 361, 1896 : 481. Regel's Gartenflora 37: PI. 1269 (1888K 27: 85 1S7S : 85, 37- PI. 1269, 35: 453, 48: 456. Home and Flowers 10 :5. 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PI. 45 (1858). Reichenb. Iconogr. Botan. Exotica 22: PL 160. Revue Horticole 1806 : PI. bet. pp. 30, 31 and 32, 2: 452, 2: 265, 1865: 211 PI. bet. pp. 210 and 211, 1865: 290 PL bet. pp. 290 and 291, 883; PL opp. p. 228. Ventenat : Desc. PL Nouv. Jard. Cels. PL 30. Weekly Florists' Review 14 : 600. Wight. Ic. PL Ind. Or. 3: PL 787, 786. Die Gartenwelt 7: 254, 11: No. 14, 22, 23. Bailey : Cyclopedia o? American Horticulture 1: '207-210. Index Kewensis 1 :372-373. Nicholson's Dictionary of Gardening 1: 232-234. Shirley Hibberd: New and Rare Beautiful Leaved Plants 1874; PL 17, 41. Engler Monogr. Aracearum: Paris, 1S79. (In Decondolles Prodomusetz.) Engler: Araceae-Pothoideae. (In Das Pflanzenreich.) Leipzig, 1905. Schott: Icones Aroidearum Vln- dab., 1857 Schott: Prodomus Syst. Aroidea- rum Vindab., 1860. Engler und PrantI: Die Natiirlich- en Pflanzenfamilien II. Araceae. Byways and Byways. ScRANTON, Pa. — T. B. McClintock and family have returned from their sum- mer cottage at Falls, Pa., in the moun- tain range, about eighteen miles from Scranton. He has purchased an auto- mobile and this week will take a trip to Buffalo in the same, accompanied by his son. — Morey Bros, have finished planting their large range of carnation houses. They suffered severely with the dry summer weather and, while ac- ceptable plants were grown to fill the house, the surplus was small. They re- port an exceedingly good summer busi- ness. Funeral orders prevented their attendance at the Rochester conven- tion. Elmira, N. Y. — Foreman Salyer of the La France Carnation Co., who was for- merly with I. G. Marvin of W^ilkes- barre. Pa., has nearly finished plant- ing the carnation houses, the dry weather having greatly delayed the work.— At the United States Cut Flower Co. the carnations, roses and chrysanthemums are in very fine shape. The extremely dry summer pre- vented the usual growth on their car- nation plants and they consequently have not as many field grown plants to offer for sale as usual. York, Pa. — Charles E. Smith has erected two new greenhouses, one 15x 70 and the other 20x120. He will grow a general line of plants in the latter house and devote the smaller to palms. — C. A. Schaefer has added two new houses to his plant, one 20x130, in which he will grow violets, and one 30x 1.30, planted to carnations. — August H. Schaefer is planting his violets into the new house, 12x1.50, erected thia season; the violet plants have made an exceedingly poor growth this year. Wilkesbarre. Pa. — Alfred Baur, for- merly of St. Joseph, Mo., is now in charge of I. G. Marvin's greenhouse plant. Carnations are well established and looking fine and Richmond roses are in excellent shape. Abtdos. Charles A. Schramm. Charles A. Schramm of Toledo, O., died at his home Aug. 30. His death removes the last of the family of three brothers who were among the pioneers in the florist business of that city. He was stricken with paralysis a week be- fore his death and later suffered a sec- ond stroke from which he never rallied. He is survived by a wife and five chil- dren. 386 The American Florist. Sept. J J, TheAmerican Florist 18S5 TwkntySixth Year 1910 Subscription. United States nnd Mexico $1,00 a year; Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union. $2.50. Subscriptions accepted onlyfronithosein the trade. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. .Advertising rates on application, From the first issue the American Florist has accepted only trade advertisements. .Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we (fo to press Wednesday, \Vi- do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 324 Dearborn St.. CHICAGO. THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVERS CONTENTS. Ilnlf li.iiir cliiiiiters for tiower growers :i77 Uuiiuin Il.vnt-iullis ,S77 — I'iilKT White Narcissus 377 — Carnal ions 377 — Itirysatuhemnms 37.S — C'allas ,'!7S 'I'lie retail trade 37s Itpforation at Roosevelt bamiuet. \;hieayo.37S -Iru ol: American Beauty roses (illus. ) . . . .378 — ('askpt covers (lUus. ) 378 — September flowers in Philadelphia stores.. 379 Orchid notes 380 —The Ciittle.va fl.v 380 t'nelog.vne ilayana (illus.) 380 — Angraeeum sanileriailnm (illus.).", 381 fhrysanthemiims :^81 — l-'eeding cbrysonthemnms ; 381 li.uivardias 382 tarnations 382 -— Seasonaljle notes 382 Pulverize 00 in mixture 1 50 to 2 00 Roses, our selection 3 00 Bridesmaid Bride, My Maryland, select medium.. Cbatenay Ivory,. Per 100 Carnations $ 75to$2 00 Valley, 3 OOto 4 00 Easter Lilies 10 00 to 12 00 Sprengeri, 25c to3Sc per bunch Asparagus Plumosus, extra quality per bunch 35c to SOc Fancy Ferns, perlOOO $150 VAUGHAN & SPERRY LONG DISTANCE PHONE CENTRAL 257i 52=54 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Pittsburg. STOCK IMPROVING. In some respects the market Is somewhat better than at the last writ- ing, yet nothing much to boast of. Asters have been arriving very much weather beaten, the heavy rains fol- lowed by extremely hot weather surely put a crimp on them. The wholesalers were kept on the jump sorting and re- benching, getting them in salable* shape. That is past now, as the stock is coming in all right again. Gladioli are coming in fine and are cleaning up nicely. Very fine Golden Glow Mums are seen, but the quality and size hasn't much on some fancy Asters in this market. Rubrum Lilies are coming in but find slow sales. Good smilax is very scarce, all other greens, asparagus, sprengeri, and adiantum ferns are very plentiful. Answering the query what eltect Labor Day has on the flower business here, we would be better off without it, as business is tied up just at the important time of day, causing all kinds of inconvenience to retailer and wholesaler, which means a loss of busi- ness to both. NOTES. Henry Klunders, of Randolph & Mc- Clements, has the sympathy of the trade in the loss of his son, Frederick Klunders. B. P. Engle, of Rochester, Pa., had a magnificent floral float in the old home week parade of that place. C. Peterson and family, of Kast Liverpool, Ohio, have embarked on a trip through the golden west. G. Manos, of the Union Station Florist, is putting in a fine ice box and show case combined. M. B. Schreiber, of McDonald, was a business caller in town today and re- ports business very good. Harvey Sheaf, manager for Mrs. E. A. Williams, is taking an extended trip through the east. F. H. 'WesthofE, of Westhoffman, is cutting some very nice roses from his new plants. L. T. Neff of Bellevue, has been very busy with funeral work the last few days. Thos. Fitzgerald, of Beaver, Pa., won the first prize for the best decorated auto. The McCallum Co. are handling some fine carnations for the time of year. J. Gerwig and wife are spending a couple of weeks at Westford, Pa. John Harris, of Harris Bros., spent a few days in Cumberland, Md. C. Pyros has opened a new flower stand in the OIi\-er building. E. C. Ludwig, of the North Side, re- ports lots of funeral work. P. Mair, of Woodville, has been cut- ting some very fine lilies. Wm. Loew was very busy Friday with funeral work. J. Cleveland. BUSINESS GOOD. Business the past week has kept up pretty well. Stock has been plentiful with the exception of pink roses, which seemed a little scarce in supply. Beau- ties are beginning to arrive in better shape, though the new crop is still in the shorter grades. Dahlias are not yet of the best, those arriving up to date being short in stem and small flowers. A few Golden Glow Chrysanthemums are on the market. Swainsonia of ex- ceptionally good quality is on the mar- ket. Asters are very plentiful, of all grades, good, bad and indifferent, and many of them go by the back door route. Carnations are gradually im- proving. Greens of all kinds are plen- tiful. Gladioli has sold well this season. A new retail flower store has been opened in the Taylor Arcade, known as "Taylor Flower Shop." Mr. Schoen, formerly of the J. M. Gasser Co., will be manager. Mr. Schoen has been con- nected with the florist business for many j'ears, and is considered a very able man, both in design and decora- tive work. C. B. Wilbeling spent a few days at Detroit and the St. Claire Flats. Mr. Wilbeling has been troubled with hay fever and his doctor advised him to take a trip up the river. Jones-Russell Co. took first prize in the Horse Parade on Labor Day. Nauman & Son took second. William Bramley & Son are the latest who have added an automobile to their establishment. C. B. JOLiET, III.— A. C. Rott. won first prize in practically everything at the flower exhibt of the fair given by the Agricultural Society last week. His booth. 20x40 feet, was prettily arranged and was one of the features of the floral department. Mr. Rott, superin- tendent of the floral part of the fair for the last two years, was selected by the fair officials to again take charge in 1911. Pasadena Gardeners' Association. Members of the Pasadena Gardeners' Association were invited guests of Howard & Smith at their extensive nurseries at Montebello, August 29, about eight miles from this city. Fifty members of the society and quite a number of their wives and sweethearts responded to the cordial invitation of this progressive firm. Included among the visitors were representatives from Santa Barbara and surrounding cities. The forenoon was passed inspecting the extensive nursery and admiring the high quality of the stock grown, consisting of 20 acres of roses, 10 acres of flowering shrubs, plants and bulbs, including cannas of the best type for this climate. Attention should also be called to the very large stock of kentias in 2- inch to 24-inch pots, all grown un- der lath, the large stock of Cocos plumosa and other choice decorative varieties of which this firm makes a specialty. Mention should also be made that the firm has been recently granted a patent on cement flower pots which have proved to be a success, especially the large sizes, from 9-inch to 24-inch. The pots are quite porous, but the evaporation is such that they do not dry out like the ordinary clay pots, thereby holding the moisture bet- ter for the plants, and come much cheaper in the larger sizes. At 1 p. m. a bountiful luncheon was served by Mrs. Howard, ably assisted by the visiting ladies, after which speeches were delivered on horticul- tural subjects by Dr. Houghton, a noted tiotanist of this section. Messrs. Dietrich, Blake, Pegg, Fred Howard, Farrell, J. G. Morley, Otto Heusche. president of the association, and others. A rising vote of thanks was extended to the firm for the enter- tainment, and also to Mrs. Howard and the other ladies. In the afternoon the visitors were taken over to the adjacent rose grow- ing establishment of Dietrich & Turner, which is the best constructed of any west of Chicago. This firm has been very successful, commencing with two houses, 55x300 feet, and are now ad- ding another house. 55x300 feet. This speaks well for a firm that has only been in business 18 months. Dayton C— W. G. Matthews was un- usually successful with his numerous exhibits at the recent county fair. igio. The American Florist, 393 Cut Flowers | E. H. HUNT FOR ALL OCCASIONS. FLORISTS* SUPPLIES TOO. -SEND FOR PRICE LIST. 76 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO KENNICOTT BROS. yyHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 48-50 Wabash Ave., #* h ■ *» a « a L. D. Phone. Centr al 466. ^ H I C fl g O We will have anythiue in the line of CUT FLOWERS and GREENS that yoD may want if anybody has it, at Chicaeo market prices on day of shipment. Mentii» ■* WHO It; FLOWERC" 9 WABA5H AVE. ^W ; central! A. L. Randall Co. 19-21 Randolph St., CHICAGO. L. D. Phone Central 1496. Private Exchange All Departments. I( you do not receive our price list roKularly send for it. Zech&Mann Wholesale Florists Room 2 18, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO Telephone, Central 3284. W. p. KYLE JOSEPH FOERSTER Kyle & Foerster, WHOLESALE FLORISTS 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Lontj Distance Phone Randolpii 3619. decorations are to be seen with plenty of good material in cut flowers and Sword Perns, and have a much more business like appearance. J. & C. Cross, of Fall River, Mass.. have opened their new store, which is about four times as large as the old one. They have installed a fine display florists' refrigerator and all other equipment for an up-to-date flower store. S. J. Renter & Son; Inc., Westerly, R. I., and J. A. Budlong & Son, Provi- dence, R. I., bought one stall each of the most e.xpensive locations in the Boston Flower Exchange, Inc., at their sale recently. The Burke Rose Co. is cutting a crop of My Maryland roses with stems thirty inches long and very fine blooms. Johnston Bros, are making a grand display of dahlia blooms in their win- dow the past week. M. Macnair is showing a fine win- dow of seasonable cut flowers and house plants. T. J. Johnston & Co. are making fine display of Asters and Gladioli. T. O'Connor has a fine window of Ferns and Palms. N. D. Pierce is cutting some very fine -\sters. G. A. J. 394 The American Florist. Sept. 77, r Bronze Galax $7.50 per case. It pays you to t)u\ our Galax by the case nOW, because they are just as good how as any other time of the year. Dahlias $1.50 to $3.00 per 100. h.\\ the best varieties. We can make the shipments direct from the grower to you. Try a sample shipment. "\ THE LEO NIESSEN CO.. 1209 Arch St., Philadelphia. Pa. JOHN W. MclNTYRE, Wholesale Florist, 1601 Ranstead St., PHILADELPHIA. PA. I will have an opening for a few good growers of Cut Flowers on and after Oct. 1st. Also for some good Plumosus hippers and growers of good Mignonette. For a good article, good prices and prompt returns. Philadelphia. IMPROVED CONDITIONS. During the first of last week the heat and humidity were intense and unseasonable. Fortunately, the clerk of the weather had something better in store for the last of the week. Sat- urday being very cool. There is a perceptible improvement in the condition of the market, but nothing to boast about. Stock is mov- ing more freely, but there is no boom in prices. The asters, which have cut a large figure for the past month, are beginning to wane and are being sup- planted by the gladiolus, which are now arriving in considerable quantities. Roses are improving. Very good stock for this season is now seen of Ameri- can Beauty, My Maryland and the Killarneys. While the best stock of gladiolus is not yet in, there are indi- cations that the cut will, at least, be average. Carnations are scarcely a factor this season, but they are com- ing in, and better than was generally expected. There is an average supply of lilies and lily of the valley. Tube- roses and various other stocks are also seen, it being now the last call for hy- drangea paniculata. There are plenty of celosias, but they cut no figure, pos- sibly, if they were of the Castle Gould variety they would go better. NOTES. Samuel V. Smith, 3323 Goodman street, combines the plain every day florist business with aquatics. He is an enthusiast in fancy goldfish culture and has them by the thousands. His aquar- iams are rare sights to the novice and are filled with many notable specimens of the finny tribes. It may not be genr erally known that there are goldfish that are black, ring streaked, and speckled and with the diversity of Jo- seph's coat in colors. There is no na- ture faking about Mr. Smith's methods'. He has the goods, from the little fel- lows half an inch long up to the aris- tocratic chaps with goggle eyes and magnificent tails and fins, the kind that is admitted to select society. His place may be said to be a gar- den spot in the world of aquatics. His Paradise fish are very interesting. Mr. .Smith says that "they build their nests on top of the water, and that the bril- liant colors are very handsome and showy." He has always on hand specially prepared fish food as well as aquatic plants conducive to the welfare of fish, such as anacharis. ragataria, combom- ba. ladweriga, and water hyacinth. In addition he has a considerable glass area and grows carnations, ferns, and all kinds of bedding plants, in- cluding seedling clematis. Godfrey Aschmann is in Europe, but is expected home in October with the greatest stock of azaleas that he has ever offered to the trade. Mr. Asch- ¥lioMe Rower M&rKefe Philadelphia. Sept. 14. Per 100 Ko»e«. Beauty, extra IS 00@25 00 first. 800@10 00 " Brides and Maids 1 00@ 5 00 " Killarney 1 CO® 6 00 ■• White Killarney 1 DO® 5 00 .Asters 7Se> 3 00 Cattleyas 50 00@75 00 Dahlias t 00® 3 01 Gladiolus 2 00@ 4 00 Lilium Harrisii 6 00@ 8 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00@ 4 00 Snapdragons 4 00® S CO .'Vdiantum 75® 1 00 Asparagus per bunch 50 Smilax 15 00ff20 CO Pittsburg. Sept. 14. Per 100 Roses, Beauty, special 12 00@15 00 extra 8 00@1Z 00 •' No.l 400@ 6 00 " Bride. Bridesmaid 1 00@ 4 00 " Chatenay 1 00@ 4 00 " Killarney 1 00@ 4 OO " My Maryland 1 00@ 4 00 " Richmond 1 00@ 4 OO Carnations 1 00@ 2 00 .Asters 1 00@ 2 00 Gladioli 2 000 5 00 Lilium Longiflorum 6 00® 8 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00@ 4 00 Sweet Peas 25@ 50 Adiantum 1 SO AsparaeusSprengerl. per bunch. 50 strings... per string. SO sprays. .. per bunch. 50 Smilax .. fSOn mann is a man of infinite variety and versatility and his offerings for this season are sure to be up to the high standard which he has preserved in the past. During his absence, his son, John Aschmann, is in charge of the range and his management is most creditable. Aruearias are the specialty at this place and thousands of them are seen in the finest condition. There is a house of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, in si.x-inch pots, in splendid condition. There is also a great stock of Boston. Scottii, Whitmanii and Scholzelii ferns as well as rubber plants, solaniums and primroses in the best varieties. In palms, kentia and cocos are very no- ticeable. There is a good lot of cycas in seven and eight-inch pots that can be had at reduced prices to make room for incoming stock. W. E. McKissick, who for a number of years, in conjunction with his brothers, has conducted a successful wholesale business, has given up his store and retired. He was formerly on Filbert street near the Windsor hotel, but later moved to Ranstead street adjoining the store of the Pennock-Mee- han Co. He quits the business with a clean slate and the good will of the trade in general. As he is a young man he will doubtless find something to which to devote his energies, but is vet undecided what it shall be. C. Eisele of Eleventh and Roy streets, is as usual engaged in propagating thousands of plants. Not long ago the FINE Asters and Gladioli THE McCALLUM CO., Inc.. 937 Liberty Ave., PITTSBURG, PA. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Company WHOLESAIvE GROWERS 222 Oliver Ave., PITTSBURGH, PA. Asters, Gladioli, Beauties >i Roses, Sweet Peas. All seasonable flowers. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 15 Diamond Square, PITTSBURG, PA. The Florists' Exchange.... 729 13th Street, N. W, WASHINGTON, D. C. Solicit Consigniii.-nts of First-Class Steele. "Honesty Our Motto." Try Us. city authorities extended a street and demolished two of his greenhouses. He says that he misses them very much, but modestly acknowledges that he got something out of it. When it comes to multiplying plants in a limited space, we venture to assert that Mr. Eisele can outdistance the notable John Birnie of West Hoboken, New Jersey. On October 1 John Mclntyre enters his fifth year in the wholesale business. He is a well known hustler and during these years has had a steadily increas- ing trade. He is noted for his business promptness and will doubtless continue to expand. He has several fine sons who are now a great assistance to him in the business. It is said that one of the prominent wliolesalers will soon change his loca- tion, but it cannot be definitely stated where he will go. John Mclntyre- has had a fine sign put up on his store on Ranstead street. The Ranstead street wholesalers are all up-to-date. Arthur Mclver, an assistant in Ha- bermehl's Bellevue-Stratford store, is on the sick list. The finest orchids on the market are seen at the store of Edward Reid. rgio. The American Florist. 395 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus American Beauties Lily of the Valley, Carnations and all Tea Roses, ^ , . In lots of one hundred to one thousand. Phone or wire us. I EXtfa largC, hcaVy StrinflS 50c CflCh. WELCH BROTHERS, pcvon^s^h^c st. Boston, Mass. I W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass; Boston, Mass. Penni The Telegraph Florist Wire us and we will wire you. \V*e cover all poiots ID New Eogtand. 43 BROM FIELD STREET. RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn. THE MUNK FLORAL GO. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS Columbus, Ohio William Murphy, Wholesale Commission Second-hand Galvanized W^ire Stakes for sale. 3t1 Main Street, CINCINNATI, OHIO. HaveVyear's experience packing holly in cases 2x2x4. Parties wanting good quality Virginia Holly can have their wants supplied by writing T. J. EUBANK, Brown's Store, Va. Boston. IN AND ABOUT THE HUB. The McCarthy auction room. Haw- ley street, will open again September 13, 9 :30 a. m. G. R. Ludwig. at Mc- Carthy's, has the tender sympathy of his acquaintances on account of the death of his little six-months'-old boy, Walter, at the Children'.'? Hospital. Congestion of the bowels was the cause. A swimming match is on at the Mar- ket. Edward Rogean challenged Mr. Gannon of East Boston for a swim from Charlestown bridge to Boston Light, for .'flOO a side. Event to take place some time before September 20. Charles Evans is stakeholder. The Gardeners' and Florists' Club and Village Improvement Society at Andover held a flower show Septem- ber 3. Messrs. Farquhar and the Fiske Seed Co. contributed displays. The Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Boston will resume their regular meetings Sept. 20, in Horticultural Hall. The members will tell their va- cation experiences. J. A. Budlong & Sons Co., Provi- dence, are showing the two new roses. Cardinal and Radiance, the latter a pink. They are the orrty ones who have them. HOLTON&HINKELCO. Wholesalers of Fresh Flowers 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Boston, Sept. 14. Per 100 Rotei. Besuty, best 20 00@25 00 mediom 12 00@15 00 culls 2 00@4 00 Bride. Bridesmaid 1 00@ 4 00 Extra... 5 00@ 6 00 Killarcey and Richoiond.. 1 00@ 6 00 " My Maryland 1 03@ 8 OO Carnot 2 OOW 8 00 Carnations, select..., 1 (Offi 2 00 fancy 1 50® 2 00 Callas 8 00@10 00 Cattleyas 35 00@50 00 Lilium Loneiflorum 6 00@ 8 00 Lily of the Valley 2 00® 4 00 Smilai 12 00©16 00 St. LODis, Sept. 14. Rosea. Beauty lonE stems 15 00@20 00 medium stems.... 8 00@10 00 short stems 2 00@ 4 00 Bride. Bridesmaid 2 00@ 5 00 Kjllarney 3 00@ ■» 00 My Maryland 3 00@ 4 00 " Richmond 4 00 Carnations 1 00@ 1 50 fancy 1 SO ."Vsters 1 00® 4 00 Easter Lilies 8 00@1U CO Adiantum 100 Asparaeus Sprenjeri 2 00@ 3 00 Smilai 12 50@15 00 UlNCINNATI Sept. I-t Roses. Beauty 1 J0@ 3 00 Bride. Bridesmaid 2 Ou@ 6 00 Golden Gate 2 00@ 6 00 Killarney 2 00@ 6 00 Richmond 2 00@ 6 00 Carnations 1 00® 2 00 Asters 1 OOffi 3 00 Callas 10 00 Daisies . 50 Lilium .Mbum and Rubrum.per doz. 5) Lilium .\uratum perdoz.. 1 50 Lilium Longitlornm 10 OoSl2 50 Lily of the Valley 3 00® 4 00 Adiantum 1 00@ 1 50 .'Asparagus Sprengeri. per bch. 25 Smilan 12 50015 OO Gladiola 3 00® 4 00 Milwaukee Sept 14. Roses. Beautv..per doz.. 5'.®3 UU Bride, Bridesmaid 3 00® 6 00 " Killarney 3 00® 8 00 ■' Richmond 3 00® 6 00 Carnations 2 000 3 00 Asters 1 09® 2 00 Gladioli 3 OOS 5 00 Lilium Gi?anteum..per doz,, 1 50 10 00 Lily of the Valley 3 0D@ 4 00 Magnolia 35 Snapdragon 2 OOS 4 00 Adiantum 1 5U Asparagus per string. .^® 60 Plumosus. per bunch. 35® 50 Sprengeri, 35 Ferns. Fancy per 1000. 150 Galax perlOOO. 150 20 Smilax perdoz.. 150 The annual Prize Aster Contest, con- ducted by Thornton Bros., Lawrence, Mass.. was held August 27. The judges were William J. Stewart and P. J, Donahue. E. Holmes of Montrose, has gone to Nova Scotia for a trip. His pink Kil- larney and Richmond roses are re- ported as very fine at the Market. John McKenzie, Cambridge, is adding a new house, 100x2.5 feet. He has an improved Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, with more and larger flowers. One Tiundred and twelve stalls have been sold at the co-operative whole- Ji..ii.ii..i..f>..i,.i,.a.,i..ik.ii.ii„ii.ii.,i,.„ ,i,,,,,,i,„„,t_f,^ THE J.M.MGCullough's Sons Co., Wholesale Commission Flor isls. CONSIGNMENTS SOUCITED. Special attention given to Shipping Order.. Jobbers of FLORISTS' SCPPLIES i SEEDS and BULBS. Price List on Application. 316 Walnut St., GINGINNATI. OHIO. Pbooe Main 584. H. G.BERNING, Wholesale Florist, 1402 Pine St. ST. LOUIS. Ma C. A. KUEHN Wholesale Florist 1 122 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. WM. C. SMITH Wholesale Floral Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS Both L. D. Phones. ST. LOUIS, MO. Supplies and Everything in Season always on hand sale market, and things had a very l.iusy look .Saturday morning. Walter E. Cook, of Vaughan's Seed .'Jtore, was a visitor at the Railway Gardening Association convention, bringing two large bunches of choice gladioli. Charles Holbrow, at Brighton, is building a third new house for sweet peas. This will give him 500 feet in length. Carbone's display of imported dec- orating ware is a revelation. "Every- thing that goes with flowers." Mr. Edward Winkler has reappeared at the Market after a visit to Den- mark. A. Christensen has been heard from in London and Paris, as enjoying him- self. George Noyes has returned froin a vacation at Wiers. N. H. F. J. Dolansky, Lynn, will have Bon- affon Mums in a week. Wax Bros.' windows deserve the prize this week. E. A. Stickel is just back from a Cape Cod trip. W, T. H. 396 The American Florist. Sept. J 7, New York. UNPROPITIOUS WEATUEE. The torrid weatlun- of the fore part, and the heavy rains in the latter part of tlio week, have given the marltet a set baclt from what it probably wonld liave been, liad the cool weather of the week previons continued, the intense heat and almost unbearable humidity driving many of the early arrivals from mountain and seashore bade to more comfortable latitudes again, while those remaining in the city were a good deal more apt to pur- chase fans and cooling lotions than cut flowers. Tlie warm spell also hav- ing a bad effect on roses, etc., and is likely to delay the violet crop con- siderably. Then the heavy rains of Wednesday night and Thursday did considerable damage to the out door stock, particularly asters which are ar- riving in very poor condition. Good roses, of which a few are being re- ceived, are bringing a fair price, but the bud is of poor quality and brings corresponding figure. Some new crop carnations are arriving now, but are short stemmed and very small heads. Quite a number of fair mums are seen, mostly of the Golden Glow va- riety, one firm receiving as many as 200 in one day. Normal conditions are not expected much before Octo- ber 1st, NOTES. John Burfiend, .for thirty-two years manager for Charles Ammann, for- merly 120th street and 7th avenue, one of the pioneer and at one time largest florists in New York City, and for the last six years head gardener and su- perintendent of the estate of Thomas L. Watts at Scarsdale, N. Y., has at last yielded to the advice of his many friends and started in business for himself. He has purchased over an acre of valuable land, upon which there is a handsome residence where he and his family reside. He has fin- ished the erection of two fine green- houses and a store and offic5 building fronting on Fennimore Road, Scars- dale, and is negotiating for the pur- chase of adjoining property on which he intends building a large palm house and planting the balance in nursery stock. The location is a fine one and for a man of his experience and popu- larity, success is assured. Charles Dards, who has just re- turned from Europe, found on his re- turn, that not only had his employes been unusually busy during his ab- sence, but that Hymen, the God of Matrimony, had also been working overtime in his Madison avenue store, having in a little over a month's time induced no less than three young men to forsake the paths of single bliss, and shoulder the responsibility, as well as the joys, of matrimony. W. Hunter and W. L. Trumpore, with J. M. Small Sons, Broadway, are back after vacations spent, the former at Lake Hopatchong, and the latter in the Adirondack mountains. Alterations are now completed and the store is beautifully decorated with hydrangeas and oak foliage, this firm being noted for their artistic display at all times. William P. Ford expects now to be able to open on September 21, hav- ing been delayed by the work of al- terations. Mr. Ford, since dissolving partnership with his brother, has been recuperating at his farm in Chadds Ford, Delaware County, Pa. H. Crawbuck, manager of the Greater N. Y. Cut Flower Association, states that the business is increasing every year. This association is co- operative in nature, some of the larg- est growers in Long Island being share holders Mrs. F. R. Pierson was the recipient of a silver mounted silk umbrella from the S. A. F. and O. H., which was delivered to President Pierson for her at the convention. J. McHutchison reports the banner business year, both in European and American business, and also states that the supply of French fruit stocks is considerably below the demand. Julius Roehrs, Sr., and his youngest son, Hans, left for a trip through Mexico September 5, e-xpecting to re- turn in about three weeks. The MacNiff Horticultural Co., are now occupying the store at 62 Vesey, formerly occupied by the Cleary Co., now out of business. Paul A. Rigo, with Henshaw and Fenrich, has returned after a two weeks' vacation, spent at Ravonah Mountain, N. Y. W. De Forrest of Lord & Burnham, states that this firm has already se- cured quite a number of contracts for next summer. E. L. Moore, formerly florist at the Hotel Majestic, has opened a store at 070 Amsterdam avenue, near 107th street. Steamsbip Saillngfs. From New York except as noted. Sept. 20, Hjiinburg. Ham.-Amer., 10 a. m., Hoboken, Pifr. K.vndam, Holl.-Araer., 10 a. m., Hobokeu PiiT. Kionprinzessin Cecilie. N. Gor. Lloyd, 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier. FROM BO.STON, Zeeland, White Star. VI noon. Sept. 21, Mauretauia, CunarU. 9 a. m.. Piers 51 and ."»C. North River. Adriatic, White Star, t»;oO a. m.. Piers 60 and 61, North River. FROM BALTIMORE. Rhein. N. Ger. Lloyd, 2 p. m.. Pier 9, Locust Point. Sept. 22. ■\Itonia Cunard, 12 noon, Piers 54 and BG, North River, La Lorraine, French, 10 a, m.. Pier 42, North River. Sept, 23, FROM MONTREAL, Corsican, Allan, 5 a. m. FROM QUEBEC. Empress of Britain, Can. E*acific, o:aO p. m. Sept, 24, Caledonia, .Anchor, 12 noon. Pier C4, North River, Calabria, Anchor. Pier 64, North River. Philadelphia, American, 10 a. m., Pier G2, North River. Arabic, White Star, 12 noon, Piers 60 and 61. North River. Dominion, White Star-Dom., Davlight Prinze's Irene, N. Ger. Lloyd, " 11 a. m., Ho- boken Pier. William J. Elliott, who has been spending a week among the growers, states that all indications point to a very prosperous season to come. Jones & Russell of Cleveland, were in town last week purchasing sup- plies for the coming season. Vaughan Seed Store reports an un- usually brisk bulb business. S. Hoffman of Boston, was a visitor last week. by the different branch clubs of New York Florists' Bowling Club, the mat- ter being referred to a committee of the following gentlemen : J. A. Manda, Frank Traendly, Bob Berry, Joe Fen- rich, W. Duckham. Opinions on this matter were expressed by John Birnie, John Donaldson, J. A. Shaw, Chas. B. Weatherhed, J. B. Nugent, Jr., Alex. Burns, and F. R. Pierson, the latter gentleman kindly donating a prize to be played for. 'The following commit- tee was appointed by Pres. Miller to prepare resolutions on the death of Lyman B. Craw : Chas. B. Weather- hed, F. R. Pierson and W. J. Stewart. The exhibition committee granted the following awards : Elmer D. Smith, vote of thanks; Harry Turner Hitch- ings, cup and 5 points. President Pierson of the S. A. F. spoke on the convention, thanking the members of the New York Florists' Club for their hearty support, and also for the gavel presented to him, and of his great appreciation of It; also, the splendid welcome oy the Rochester boys, and stated that the past conven- tion had been the banner one. Harry Bunyard made a short address, stating that the last convention had the largest exhibits and was the best arranged and most successful he had ever attended, and also requested the S. A, P, to take up the matter of uniform signs at the next convention, and concluded by call- ing for a rising vote of thanks for Bob Berry for his efficient services on the train en route to Rochester. P. O'Mara also spoke on the past convention, stating that it was as good a conven- tion as the society ever had and that the voting attendance was larger than that of Cincinnati. He also spoke of the growing importance of the S. A. F. and that she had covered herself with glory. All honor to the Rochester boys, calling for a standing vote of thanks for their kindness and hospitality, con- cluding with words of praise for Presi- dent Pierson for his fair and generous work at the convention. Short ad- dresses were made by J. A. Shaw, W. J. Stewart, J. H. Pepper, Jas. Meikle. John and President Miller, who com- mented on the fact that both President Mrs. Phillips and Vice-President Mrs. Julius Roehrs, Jr., of the ladies' S. A. F. were from New York. New York Florists' Club. The New York Florists' Club held their first meeting of the season Sep- tember 12, President Miller in the chair. There was an unusually large attendance, with many interesting speeches. The following new members were elected : P. J. Smith, Robt. J. Young, M. Glass. Short and appropri- ate speeches were made by both Mr. Young and Mr. Smith. Exhibits : Plants of Clerodendron Fallax, by Harry Turner, Castle Gould, and White Chrysanthemum, Smith's Advance, by Elmer D. Smith. J. A. Manda made an appeal to the club to give the bowlers a little encouragement by appropriat- ing funds for a cup, to be played for I Its merits have been conclusively proven through Public Demons- trations. Aphine will not injure the the tenderest flower or foliage — in fact it invigorates plant life. It posesses excellent cleansing qualities. $2.50 per Gallon; $1.00 per Quart. Get it from Your Seedsmen, or Write Aphine Manufacturing Co. MADISON, N. J. Pacific Coast Distributing Agents: MacRORIE-McLAREN COMPANY, Crocker Building. San Francisco, California. igio. The American I^lorist. 397 Young & Nugent, Telephone 2065-2066 Madison Square. 42 West 28th Street, To out-of-towD florists We are in the Heart of And five special atteDtion to steamer and Theater orders. Prompt deliveries and best stock io the market. New York Traendly £ Sclienck, WHOLESALE 131 S 133 WEST 28th ST Phones: 798 and 799. FLORISTS, NEW YORK Greater New M Florists' As8'q.;WM. P. FORD, Wholesale Commission Florists and Dealers in Florists' Supplies. Telephones 4j*^ ' Main. ^ 6028 * 162 Livingston St., BROOKLYN, N.Y. 45 West 28th St., NEW YORK. ■ — WHOLESALE FLORIST TELEPHONE Consignments of Cut Flowers Solicited , ^^xN YORK Give as a Trial We can Please yon. ii Roses, Carnations and all kinds o. Seasonable Flowers in Stoclc. Wholesale .Commission Florists. Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. WM, F. KASTING 00.^ Aognst Millaog WHOLESALE FLORIST 41 W. 28th St, NEW YORK N.Y. Cut Flower Exchange Cooean Bide. , 6tb Ave. &W. 26th St., New Yoik Open for Cut Flower Sales at 5 o'clock Every Mornine. Desirable Wall Space to Rent for Advcrtisior. V. S. PORVAL. Secretary. FLOWERS SHIPPED BY P. J. SMITH, Are the best product of the best growers for the New York market, Adlantnm Croweannmjsold here exclusivelT. 49 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 1998 Madison Square. Orange, N. J. After an intermission of two montlia the N. J. F. S. lield their regular meet- ing September 9 in Lindsley Hall, 240 Main street, Orange. Light refresh- ments were served to the members and others by the society. Arrangements for the dahlia show, to be held October 1st, were completed. This show has al- ways attracted attention and promises to be the largest exhibition of its kind the society ever held. Albert F. Lar- son, Walter Gray, William Reid and John Hayes were appointed a commit- tee to go to New York and select the silver cups which will be awarded in January for the year's competition, at the monthly exhibitions. It was de- cided to award the large silver cup donated by Mr. Le Crunt at the last meeting, for the best 24 cut chrysan- themums, 6 varieties. 4 flowers of each, at the chrysanthemum show, which will \lloMeHo¥erM^KeU New York. Sept. 14. Roses, Beauty, special 8 00S20 00 extra and fancy... 3 OOai S 00 No. J and No. 2.... SO® 2 00 Bride. Bridesmaid, special. 3 00® 4 00 extra and fancy 5 '© 3 00 Killarney. special 3 00® 4 00 extra and fancy. 1 00® 2 00 No.landNo. 2. 5(10 100 Kaiserin, special 4 005 5 00 extra and fancy. 2 noffi 3 01 No. land No. 2. 50® 1 00 Asters 250*3 00 Chrysanthemums... per doz,. 1 0n@ 1 50 Cattleyas 45 00®75 00 Dahlias per doz.. 75 Gladiolus S''® 2 00 Hydrangeas 1 00@ 2 00 Lilium Longiflorum 4 00® 5 00 Lilvof the Valley 1 00® 3 00 Bdffalo. Sept. 14. Roses. Beauty, special 20 00@25 00 fano 150002000 extra 10 00® 15 00 No.l 7 00@1000 No.2 2 0C@ 400 Bride. Maid. Killarney 2 00@ 6 00 Kaiserin 4 000 7 00 Pres. Carnot 4 00® 7 00 Carnations 1 00@ 1 50 Asters 4(@ 2 00 Gladioli 2 00@ 4 00 Lilium Loneiflorum 8 00010 00 Litium Spcciosum 3 00@ 4 00 Lily of the Valley 3 000 4 00 Water Lilies 3 OOS 5 00 Adiantum Croweanum 1 250 1 50 Asparagus, per bunch. 35^ 50 -Asparagus Sprengeri.. 355 50 -Asparagus Str 500 60 Ferns per 1000. $1 50 Galax, green and bronze 1 50 Smilax IS 00 ALFRED H.LANGJAHR wnOLBSALB FLORIST, 55 W. 28tli Street, NEW YORK. All Sowers in seasoo. CoDsisnments of first- class stock solicited. Phones 4620 and 4627 Madison Square. Charles H. Totty MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florist Chrysanthemum Novelties my specialty. be held on the regular meeting night in November. Lager & Hurrell, of Summit, N. J., had a nice display of rare orchids for which they received 9.5 points. A- B. Jenkins, gardener, Albert F. Larson, roses : 90 points. Thos. Edison, gardener, Frank Drew, roses : 80 points. S. M. & A. Colgate, gardener, William Reid, roses : 75 points. S. M. & A. Colgate, gardener, William Reid, carnations : 70 points. Chas. A. Hathaway, gardener. Max Schneider, carnations : 60 points. Moore, Hentz & Nash, WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 65 and 57 Wecl 26th Street, NEW YORK. Talepbone No. 756 Madison Square. Mention the American Florist when writing HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALE COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty. RoMS, Violets, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, Etc 57 West 28tli St., NEW YORK CITY Telephones: 2200 and 3Z01 MadisonSgaan Walter F.Sheridao WHOLESALE FLORIST , Telephones: 3532 and 3533 MaditoB ia. 131 i 133 West 28th St., NEW TORKi KESSLER BROS., 450 Slxtb Ave., NEW YORK CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 Madison. Shipments Everywhere Prompt and satisfactory. CoDsienments solicited M. C. FORD Saccessor to rORD BROS. ■iuwS"" FRESH FLOWERS. 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3870-3871 Madison Soaare William Reid, flowering plant: 75 points. W^illiam Reid, foliage plant : 85 points. For the exhibits not in competition for points the following awards were made : Vase roses, Albert F. Larson, cultural cut. Vase roses, Frank Drew, cultural cut. Tuberoses, rooted begonias, William Reid, cultural cut. The judges were Chas. W. Ashmead, Edward Eccles, John Hayes. W. R. 398 The American Florist. Sept. I -J Get Ready NOW to Sell Palms for Use Indoors this Winter There's this beauty about selling well-grown Palms: the demand is steady. Palms are just as jjood for indoors as for porch and lawn decoration — and now that your cus- ^ toniers are commencing to "live inside" more, you have a splendid opportunity to ^t handle our Palms and make money with them. They are grown right here in our own houses, from the seed, by men who know how; they are clean, healthy, vigorous plants, and will give the best of satisfaction — both to you and your customers. IvCt us fill jour order for some of them; we have an excellent stock and will ship promptly, and if you order at once, we can still forward by freight, saving yott the heavy express charges that you'll have to pay if you wait till frost. Here prices— may we not hear from yon NOW ? "Made-up" Kentia Forsteriana in large tub ARECA LUTESCENS Plants Pot in pot. In. high. Each 6-in. 3 Za to 28. .SI 00 7-ln. 3 30 to 32.. 2 CO 8-in. 3 36 .. 2 50 8-ln. 3 42 . . 3 00 COCOS WEDDKLIANA Pot In, high Per ion 2H-in. 8 to 10.... $10 00 ZH-ta. 10 to 12... 15 eo KENTIA BELMOREANA In. Pot Lves hiah Doz. 100 5-in. 6-7 18 ..$6 00 $50 Each Doz. 6-ln. 6-7 22-24. $1 00 $12 6-in. 6-7 24-26.. 1 25 15 6-ln. 6-7 26-28.. 1 SO 18 Kentia Belmoreana Pot or In. Tub L'ves high 7-ln. 6-7 34-36. 7-ln. 6-7 36-38. 7-in. 6-7 40-45. Each 2 50 3 00 4 OO Doz. 30 Tub Very h'vy Each 9-ln. 6-7 42-48 $5 00 9-in. 6-7 48-54 6 00 9-in. 6-7 5-ft 8 OO KENTIA FORSTERIANA In. Pot L'ves high Eacii Doz. 6-in. 5-6 28-30. .$1 00 $12 6-in. 6 34-36.. 1 50 18 Made-up Kentia Forsteriana Tubor pot 7-ln. 7-ln. Tub 9-in. 9-ln. Plants in pot 4 4 Plants in tub 4 4 Id. hiyh Each 36 %l 50 36-40.. SCO 42-48 . 4-ft. h'vy 5 00 6 00 CIBOTIUM SCHIEDEI Ready in Sept. Stock limited. Tub Spread Each 9-in. 4to5-ft $6 00 9-ln. 6-ft 7 So PHOENIX ROEBBLENII Pot Nicely characterized Each 5 in $1 00 6-ln 1 50 7-ln 2 00 "WHEN IN PHILADELPHIA, BE SURE TO LOOK US UP" Joseph Heacock Company, Wyncote, Pa. Railway Station : Jenkintown George Cotsonas& Co. Wholesaleand Retail Dealers JD all kinds of Evergreens Fancy and Dag^greri Ferns. Bronze and Green Gatax. Holly. Leucothoe Sprays. Princess Pine, Etc.. Delivered to all parts of United States and Canada 127 W. 28ttaSt., bet.6tb&7thAves.. Uaui Ynrk Telephone 1202 Madison Square. "*" '"''* Mention theAmerican Florist wnen writing NOW READY FOR SHIPMENT. Sottthero Wild Smilax Can fill all orders, larjie or small, promptly. on receipt of same. Give us a trial. We know we can please you. Caldwell the Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing Southern Wild Smilax Now ready for shipment. Perpetuated and ILmCCPC Natural Sheet lTl V99L. 9 Satisfaction guaranteed. E.A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Mention the American Florist when writing Sphagnum Mosis Dry; in burlap bales: size of bale. 16 by 16 iDches by 4 (eet lontr: average wt-ieht. about 30 pounds. Price (cash with order): Per bale, 75c; 10 baits, J6.50. CHAS. F. UECKE, New London, Wis. Henry M. Robinson & Co. Wholesale Commission Florists. r«* GlAnrn«<« »* a^ kinds, Hardy Cut Ever- LUI riOWcrS greens and Florists' Supplies. Bron2e and Green Galax $1.00 per 1000: $8.50 per 10 000 FANCY. Leacothoe Sprays Sl.OOper 100: $7.50 per 1000 DAQQBR. Sl.OOperlOOO Southern >Vild Smilax, Branch Laurel, Laurel FestooDiDg, $1.00pcrl00O Green and Sphagnum Mobs, Boxwood Sprays. A large stock constantly on band. Can fill orders at a moment's notice, Telephone or telegraph. Telephones: 2617'2ei8 Main: Fort Hill 25290. RACT^kM IM A CB 15 Province Street and 9 Chapman Place, DV9 I VHly Ivl>«9S« Mention the American Florist when writing FANCY FERNS, ^'^^ Wl^^ New Crop OaUx, Bronze or Green $1,25 per 1000; 10.000. $7.50 '^^m^ Sphadnnm Hosa, large bales .. $1.25: 6 bales. $7.00. Extra fine "'^^"■**' leuco«ho« Sprays, Green and Bronze $1.00 per 100: $7.50 per lOOO Boxw<»od per bunch. 35c: 50-pound case $8.50 Lod Hosa. in barrels for hanging baskets $2. CO per barrel Florists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placing their orders with us A trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. >VholesBle Commission Florists and Florists* Supplies, 38-40 Broadway, All phone connections. DETROIT, MICH. Mention the American Florist wJien icj-iting Laurel Wreathing and Sheet Moss Galax, Leucolboe and Ferns Shipped to all parts. We are strictly wholesale. 15 years' experience in florist business in Chicago. Write for prices to SWAN & CHEGGIN, Roan Mountain, Tenn. /p/o. The American Florist. 399 We Call Your Special Altenlion To our quotations on Latania Borbonica« 7-inch pots at 75 cents each or $9.00 per dozen. These are plants ready to shift into 8-inch pots, and are fine, perfect specimens. Our Assorted Ferns for Ferneries are also to be recommended. Dracena Fragrans» 6-inch pots at 50 cents; 7-inch at 75 cents; and larger plants at $1.00 and $1.50 are fine stock. Be sure to include some of these in your order; they are sure to please you. Our Kentia Belmoreana^ 6-inch pots at $1.50 each, are exceptionally fine, perfect specimens — the kind of sfocl( tliat will sell on sight. Kentia Belmoreana. Never before have we had such a fine lot of EeDtias as quoted In the fullowlDg sizes. A sample order will certainly satisfy you as to the value of this stock. Pot Height Leaves Each Doz. 100 2M!-ln. 8 to lO-in. % 1.50 ilO.OO 3 -in. 12-in. 2.00 15.00 4 -In. 14 to 16-In. 4 to 5 $0.50 4.50 35.00 6 -in. 26to28-ln. G to 7 1. BO 18.00 7 -in. 28 to 30-in. 6 to 7 2.50 30.00 8 -In. 42 to 48-in. 6 to 7 S.OO 9 -in. 54 to 60-ln. 6 to 7 7.00 Kentia Forsteriana. Pot Height Leaves Doz. 2in. 6 to 7-ln. 3 to 4 $t50 31n. 10 to 15-in. 4 to 5 2.00 4-in. 16 to 18-ln. 5 to 6 4.50 Each 6-in. 24to28-In. 5 to 6 $0.75 7-In. 36to40-in. 6 to 7 2.50 Made-up Plants. Tubs Height Plants In tub Each 8-ln. 42 to 4e-in. 4 . $ 5.00 9-in. 48 to 50-ln. 4 . . 6.00 10-in. 54 to 60-in. 4 . . 10.00 Cocos Weddeliana. 2-in. pots. 15c each $1.75 per doz. 3-in. pots 2.50 per doz. Latania Borbonica. Pot Leaves Height Bach Doz. 100 3-ln. 3 to 4 10 to 12-in.. $1.50 $10.00 4in. 4 to 5 12 to 15-in.. 25c 3.00 25.00 5-in. 5 to 6 15-in.. 40c 4.50 35.00 6-in. 6 to 7 18-in..60c 6.00 50.00 7-ln. 7 to 8 20 to 24-in..75c 9.00 Areca Lutescens. Made-up Plants. Pot Leaves Height Each 3-in 10 to 12 10tol2-ln $0.20 7-ln. 2.00 8-in 12 to 20 30 to 36-In 4.00 Phoenix Roebelenil. Very pretty for center of ferneries, hardy and just as graceful as a Cocos, Each Doz. 2-ln. pots $0.25 $3.00 3-ln. pots 50 6.00 4-ln. pots 75 9.00 8-ln tubs 4.00 Phoenix Canariensis. Each 30 to 36-in. high. Sin. tub $2.50 Pyramid Bays. 6 ft. 6 In. high, 24 to 7 ft. high, 34 to 38-ln. Pair 30-ln. wide $20.00 wide 25.00 Standard Bays. Pair 4 ft. high, 22 to 26-ln. crown $12.00 5 ft. 6 in. high, 24 to 26-ln. crown 15.00 6 ft. 6 in. high, 32 to 36-In. crown 20.00 Larger sizes $25.00, $30.00 and 35.00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. Araucaria Excclsa. Pots TIerj High Per doz. 4-ln. 2 and 3 8 to 10-ln $6.00 5-ln. 3 and 4 12 to 14-ln 9.00 6-in. 4and5 18 to 20-in 12.00 Aspidistra Lurida, Variegated. I5c per leaf plants, $1.00 and upwards Fern Balls (in leaf). 5to7io perdoz., $?.00 7 to '' in per doz., 4.20 Fine Ferns. Here is an assortment of ferns for fern dishes in varieties as follows: Aspldium Tsussimense. Pteris adiantoldes. Pteris cretica albo-liueata, Pteris Ouvrardi. Pteris serrulata. Pteris Wimsettl. Pteris tremula, 2-in. pots, 40c per doz.; $3-00 ner 100. Asparagus Flumosus Nanus. Per doz. MO 2-ln. pots $0.50 % a. 00 3-in. pots 75 S.OO 4-in. pots 1.50 12.00 Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-ln. pots per 100, $3.00 3-ln. pots per 100. 6.00 Dracaena Fragrant. Each Doz. 5-ln. pots. 10 to 12-in. high.. $0.35 $4.00 6-in. pots, 12 to 14-ln. high.. .50 6.00 7-in. pots, 14 to 16-in. high.. .75 9.00 8-ln. pots, 16 to 20-in. high.. 1.00 12.00 Ficus Pandurata. 6-ln. pots, 36-in. high each, $2.50 7-in. pots. 48-ln. high each, 3.50 Flcus Repens, Vine. 2-ln. pots per doz., $0.50 3-ln. pots per doz., 1.00 Pandanus Veitchii. Each Doz. 4-in $0.50 $ 6.00 7-in 2.50 30.00 Nephrolepis Whitmani. 8-ln. pots $1.50 each Beautiful specimens. Nephrolepis Bostoniensis. Pot Doz. 100 3-in $ 1.00 $ 8.00 4-ln 1.50 12.00 5-ln 3.00 25.00 6-in 8.00 45.00 7-ln 9.00 70.00 8-ln 12.00 90.00 9-ln 15.00 We have larger sizes at $1.50, $2.00 and $2.50 each and upwards. GEO. WITTBOLD CO., 737-739 Buckingham Place* Chicago Long Distance Phone, Graceland 1112. The American Florist Company's- Trade Directory for 1910 Contains 570 pages. Price, $3.00, postpaid. 400 The American Florist. Sept. ij. DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS win be delivered for the trade In other cities by the firms below,the Leading Retailers In the cities Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Chicago. Established In 1857. 'mSM. FLORiST 739 Buckingham Place, L D. Phone Grac. land 1112. S«nd us your retail orders. WX HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY Cincinnati, O. JULIUS BAER, 138-140 E. Fourth St. Lon(( Distance 'Phone. San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST eO KEARNEY STREET. Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, Mich. fl. A. FISBER CO. Wholesale and Retail Florist*. We Handle Everything in Season. Milwaukee, Wis. CCPoRworthCo. will take proper , 'Wi«2*onsin. care ot your orders \Trr £\T% /'fT'T' "Cf AHJI^FIC ^'" ^^ deUvered for the trade In other cities by the UCjllIilJ UK vUl rLUTftKO '^rmsbelow, the Leadmg Retailers in the cmes indicated. on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Kansas City, Mo. 6eo. M. Kellogg Flower and Plant Co.. 806 GRAND AVE. KANSAS CITY and PLEASANT HILL, MO Will fill all orders for Cut Flowers, Fnnera' Designs, Wedding and Birtbday Gifts that ma< be entrusted to them, Vention the "-me' '.can Florist when writing Washington, D. G. GEO. H. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street. Terre Haute, Ind. John G, Heinl S; Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247. We are in position to fill promptly all mail, telephone, telegraph and cable orders with best Quality stock in season. Pittsburg, Pa. A. W. SMITH CO. KEENAN BU>G. Lareett Floral Establisfameat in America Established 1874. Incorporated 1909. Rochester, N: T. J.B. KELLER SONS, [ FLORISTS. ] 25 Clinton Avenue, N. Rochester Phone 606. Long Dii. Bell Phone Hlf St. Paul, Minn. L. L MAY & CO. Order your flowers for delivery ID this section from the LEADIN6 FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice DANIELS & FISHER Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address "Daniels. Denvg** Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street. Anderson, S. C. THE ANDERSON FLORAL CO. 583 UARSHAUAVI. Orders will be carefully cared for by Michigan. HENRY SMITH, Wholeiale and RetaU Florist of GRAND RAPIDS New York. Eatablished 1874. DARDS N. £. Corner 44th St. and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DAfiDSFLOS. Mention the American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. 319 MAIN PHONE. 272 Fulton Street. All orders bv mail, teleeraph. etc.. will recr-ive careful attention and oroinpt delivery anywhere in Greater New York, Long Island and New Jersey. Established 1874. Brooklyn, New York. "WILSON" 3 ands Greene Ave. and 339 to 347 Greene Ave. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N. J. Deliveries in NEW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NEW JERSEY. Mention the American Florist when writing New yoTk. Mlalandre Bros. 2094 Broadway, cor. 72nd St. We carry the highest grade of Cut Flowers, and are adjacent to the Theatrical and Steamship Dis- tricts. ReferenceB or cash with orders from unknown parties. Louisville, Ky. Established 1S80 (Orders for delivery in this city and nearby point?- in the South solicited bv M. D. REIMERS Successor to Chas. W. Reimers. 223 5. Fourth Avenue. Mention the American Florist when writing Louisville, Ky. JACOB SCHULZ, 550 So. Fomtta Avennei. Colorado Springs, Colo. FRANK F. CRUMP, Wholesale and RetaO Florist. New York. MYER, FLORIST «"£].",|&e: Alexander McConnell, 571 fifth Ave., Windsor Arcade. NEW YORK CITY. TELEGRAPH Orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Europe. Orders transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamshipB or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls: 487 and 48S 38th 9<. Cable address: Alexconneix. Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegraph Association. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Win ftH your orders for designs and cut flowera ia NORTHERN OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing Oajrton, O. Matthews. FLORIST 16 W. 3rd Street. Flowers in any arrangement for all occasions, for Dayton and vicinity. Long dis. Phones Mention the American Florist whin writing St. Paul, Minn. HOLM & OLSON, ST. PAUL The Leadins Florists of the Northwest Orders will be well cared for anywhere la MINNESOTA AND THE DAKOTAS. Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. J. W. Wolf skiU, FLORIST, 218 W. 4th St. Mention the American Florist when writing Telegraph Orders A Specialty, Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable foritt Only the Beat 86 Yonsa Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and fntraotee safe arriyal. Dunlop's 402 The American Florist. Sei>/. ly. Amarloan Seed Trade Aaaooiatlon. E. L. Pago, Greene. N.V.. Presid.-nt: L.H. Vaughan. ChicaKO. First Vice-President; M. H. Duryea. New York, Second Vice- President: C. E. Kendcl, Clevelahd, O.. Sec- retary and Treasurer, Visited Chicago : Henry Nungesser, New York; J. Chas. McCuUough, Cin- cinnati, O.; A. J. Brown, Grand Rapids, Mich. Birmingham, Ala.— The business of the Amzi Godden Seed Co. has increas- ed to such an extent that it became necessary to increase the capital stoclv of the corporation from $40,000 to $100,000. The officers of the company are: J. H. White, president; G. B. Mc- Vey, vice-president and general man- ager; J. B. Dolsen, secretary and treas- urer. Boston, Mass.— Hovey & Co., are showing flowering and fruiting plants of Pan-American strawberry that bear up to November.— P. J. Van Baarda, at Breck's, is just back from Europe, and Russell O. Gardner is going on his vacation. — John Farquhar will go to Oyster Bay, L. I., to talk on "Gardens of Italy," September 12.— Rawson's window collection of dahlias attracted much attention last week. W. T. H. PHrLADELPHiA, PA.— Walter P. Stokes says : "Tell us where to get some gar- den pea seed." He also advises us that timothy seed is scarce and high, as well as bluegrass seed. The crimson clover season is about over. Bulbs are going well. This firm has had heavy sales of pansy seed. — The Moore Seed Co. advises us regarding the bean crop as follows : "Pencil Pods, Golden Wax, Red Kidney Wax, Red Valentine, Late Refugee and White Marrowfat will run 100 per cent; Indian Chief and Scarlet Runners are failures. A frost may lower these figures, as well as those of other varieties that range much lower than those quoted." Baltimore, Md. — A seed trade, or any other firm that has withstood the storms and stress of over ninety years, is well worthy of some notice. Re- cently, under the guidance of Chris J. Bolgiano, one of he active members of the firm of J. Bogliano & Son, our representative was shown through their extensive establishment, located at the corner of Light and Pratt Braslan Seed Growers Go. Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Growers for the ^^holesale Trade Only. SAN JOSE, CALIF. streets. They occupy a five-story building, comprising 40,000 square feet of floor space, and have just acquired another building containing 20,000 square feet of floor space for ware- house purposes. This has both extens- ive trackage and waterfront. While this firm deals in all kinds of seeds and bulbs, it is at present doing an ex- tensive business in crimson clover, timothy and alfalfa seed. An im- mense business is done in poultry food, the firm being about to install a plant that will turn out 2,000 bags per day. Kaffir corn has been handled quite extensively the past season. John F. Meyer, manager of the seed de- partment of S. L. Lamberd Co., 111- 11.5 Light street, reports a fine trade on all summer seeds, and is now get- ting in a large supply of Dutch bulbs. Danish Seed Crops. Hjalmar Hartmann & Co., Copen- hagen, report as follows, August 25 : For cabbage and cauliflower seed the outlook is very encouraging as well for quality as quantity. Early frost last fall injured many heads. In addition, damage was done by insects during the summer. The very favorable weather, however, during spring and summer has helped somewhat, but it is ex- pected Danish Ballhead, tall-stemmed, will still show a shortage of 25 per cent and even more in Danish Roundhead, short-stemmed, and Danish Summer Ballhead. Turnip and swedes are excellent and mangels medium. European Grass Seeds. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, in his latest report on grass seeds issued August 30, has the following : "The harvest of the natural grass seeds is so far finished, that I can now give a correct idea as to quantity and qual- ity of home-grown and foreign natural grass seeds, adding a few words on the prospects for the new crop of clover and agricultural seeds. The warm weather in April and partly in May influenced maturing of our home- grown natural grass seeds to some ex- tent, and one could reckon on a good, early and satisfactory yield this season. But these expectations have been diminished by very unfavorable weath- er conditions, with continuous rains in June and July. The harvesting of some sorts has been delayed, and the quan- tity and quality of this season's crop Pieters-Wlieeler Seed Company Growers of High Grade SEED HoUister, California Onion, lettuce. Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondence Solicited. are affected. Many lots are discolored and dark, containing a good deal of weeds, and are of light weight. Under these circumstances one has to pay special attention to the buying and se- lection of best qualities." Formalin and Seed Gram. In a bulletin recently issued by Robert Stewart and John Stephens of Utah Experiment Station at Logan, on the "Effect of Formalin on the Vitality of Seed Grain" conclusions have been reached as follows : 1. — The formalin treatment is ef- fective in preventing the loose and covered smut of oats, the covered smut of barley and bunt of wheat. 2. — The formalin solution, even as dilute as one pound of formalin to sixty gallons of water, reduces somewhat the vitality of the seeds of wheat, oats and barley. 3. — Oats are more resistant to the in- fluence of formalin than are wheat and barley. 4. — The best strength of solution to use is one pound of formalin to fifty gallons of water. 5. — The seed may safely be treated for one hour in a solution of one pound to fifty gallons of water. G. — If the treated seed be thoroughly dried, it may be safely kept for at least six weeks after treatment. Imports. During the week ending September 10, imports were received at New York as follows : Burnett Bros., 103 cases bulbs. Stumpp & Waller Co., 77 cases bulbs. C. C. Abel & Co., 73 cases bulbs._ H. F. Darrow, 67 case bulbs, 81 pkgs. seed. C. T. Meyer, 64 cases bulbs. F. R. Pierson & Co., 45 cases bulbs. W. Hagemann & Co., 38 cases bulbs. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 30 cases of bulbs, 34 bags seed. Henry & Lee, 19 pkgs. bulbs. Vaughan's Seed Store, 21 pkgs., two cases bulbs. E. T. Buckingham, 15 cases bulbs. McHutchison & Co., 14 cases bulbs. W. Elliott & Sons, nine cases bulbs. J. Dunn, Jr., nine cases bulbs. W. H. Siebrecht, eight cases bulbs. Anton Schultheis, six cases bulbs. W. Jurgens, three cases bulbs. A. Baldwin & Co., two cases bulbs. S. D. Woodruff, 48 bags seed. P. Henderson & Co., 32 pkgs. seed. To others, 1,919 cases bulbs, 650 bis., 3.">7 bags clover seed, 348 bags seed, mo bags poppy seed. Peas and Beans We are Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade. When in the market ask us for prices. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. tgio. The American Florist. 403 Giant Pansy,:,'^^,^^^ The KENILWORTH Strain 1910 seed— light, medium or dark mixtures, 20C0 seeds 50c; 5000 $l.0[): ^-oz. $1.25; l-oe.$5.00. Also the f olio win ? colors of Wm Ivonilwjrth gtrain: yellow, yellow-darkeye. Lord BeacoDsfield. Mme. Ferret, white darkeye, purple, masterpiece red. bronze and light blu«. shades. Trade packets 25c: any five for $1. Plants. 100. 50c: 1000. $3.00. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. GroMrers for the Trade Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Etc. ^^^o^*^ MILFORD.CONN. GET QUOTATIONS FROM LSNDRETH SEEDS which SUCCEED ;!;:■''' Bristol, Pa. S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. CONTRACT SEEX> GROWERS, Bean, Cncnmber, Tomato. Pea, Mnskmelon. Sqnasb. Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Com. CorrpHnondpncp sniicitpd ROUTZAHN SEED CO. Ar.oyo Grande, CaL Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Crimson Clover Lowest prices. lustant shipment. J. BOLGIANO & SON, V^holesale Seed Merchants. 1818 Baltimore, Md. 1910 ■TO TMK TRAI HENRY METTE, Qoedliiibnrg, Germany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) SnPcialfft'^* Beans, Beets, Cabbages. Carrots, Kohl Rabi. Leek. Lettuces, Onions, .jpitwiuiu^.3. pjgj_ Radishes, Spinach. Turnips. Swedes, Asters, Balsams. Betonias, Carnatioos. Cinerarias. Gloxinias. Larkspur. Nasturtiums. Pansles, Petunias. Phloxes. Primulas. Scabious. Stocks. Verbenas. Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY MXTTE'S TRIUMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES. (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world. $5.00 per oz., $1.50 per H-02., 75c per 1-16 oz. postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds oSered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast founds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality. I ALSO GROW LARGELY SEEDS ON CONTRACT. Lily Bulbs Ready for Immed. iate Shipment. Per 1000 Per 1000 Lilium Formosuiti, 7-9 $65.00 Lilium Jaitiesi, 6-7 $72.00 8-10 87.50 " •• 7-9 95.00 9-10 90.00 Narcissus Paper White Grand Lilium HarrlSll, 7-9 90.00 14 up, 1000 to case 11.00 This stock is of the finest grade obtainable. No better stock is being offered. r Skidelsky & Irwin Co., 1215 Belz BIdg., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt, Germany, Established 1789. Wholesale Dealer, Importer and Exporter of Natural Grass, Clover and Tree Seeds, is always open lor all kinds of American Grass and Clover seed in carload lots, and invites exporters to submit offers and samples as soon as the new crop is on spot. Fail Bulb Cataio^De If you have not received a copy send for it. James VicK's Sons Rochester, New York NewFrlce List ol My Celebrated WINTER FLOWERING Sweet Pea Seed Is beln; mailed. If yon have not received a copy please sead for one. New crop of seed will be ready around July 15 next. ANT. C. ZVOLANEK, Bound Brook, N.J BURPEE'S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Wholesale Price List for Florists and Market Gardeners. Always % mention The American Florist beo jpoa ordav stock. High-Class Seeds, ;Balbs, Plants, Nursery Stock. « Shrubs and >5 Carl R. Gloeckner. President. 76 BarcUy St., NEW YORK CnT COLD STORAGE LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS $12.50 per 1000 in cases of 2000 only. Finest German, not Dutch grown. Ready now. For Fall DeUvery 1910 Our own imports from Japan. Per 1000 Llllam LOnginonun Multiflorum. 7-9 $50 00 Giganteum. 7-9 65 00 Formosum.79 65 00 F. O. B. New York. Mention the American Florist when writing RELIABLE SEEDS, ^r. Oz. pkt.' BelllS, double Daisies. Longfellow.pink $3 00 30c Snowball, white. . 3.C0 30c Carnations, hardy garden, finest double mixed 2.00 25c Myosotls, alpestris. Victoria compact blue 2.50 35c Pansles. Special florists' mixture 4.00 50c Plnlts, double dwarf hardy garden mxd.. 4.00 50c Walinower, extra dbl. dwf.. Bush mxd.. 4.0O 50c For other varieties ask for my catalogue. O. V. ZANGEN, Seedsman. Boboken, N.J. BULBS For good flowers buy good builis . Note the Prices. Write for complete list. Per 1000 Paper White Grandlflora, fine stock $ 8.00 Empress, Double Von :iion or Princeps in.oo Emperor 12.00 Stella, Figaro, Cynosure 2.00 Grand Monarque 8.00 The Leedham Bulb Company, Santa Cruz, Calif. -4 The American Florist. Sept. 17, \ Market Gardeners Ore«nhoaae Vedetable Grower* and Market Oardeners' Aaaoclailoo. C.W.Waid, NewCarlisle.Pa.. President: FraokliD DeRleine, Grand Rapids. Mich., VlcePresident: S. W. Severance. 508 Illi- nois Life Buildine. Louisville. Ky.. Secre- tary; M. L. Kuetenik. Cleveland. O.. Treas. .Annual ineetinK at Grand Kapids. Mich.. Sept. 27-29. Greenhouse Tomatoes. The essential points to success with tomatoes under glass are : Good plants, rich soil, full lislit, a congenial tem- perature, controlled moisture. Any one of these is as important as the other, and it is the harmony of all the neces- sary elements that brings success. Too often a grower is able to furnish nearly all requirements, yet the one he can- not master may cause a bad failure. A common cause of indifferent success is poor plants. Because a tomato is a rank grower, almost a weed, some think most any plant w-ill do. We know that no matter what after care is given, a tomato plant once checked will give a poor crop. Thus, from the time the seed germinates until we get the plants out in the house, there should be no stop. To get the best plants they must have rich earth from the start and only moderate moisture. Plenty of room is needed — that is, just as fast as the plants need it they must be re-spaced and re-potted. It a grow- er cannot command perfect plants at the proper time, he had better change his program and plant something else. The matter of moisture needs great attention. The aim should be from the very start to produce sturdy growth and to avoid watery, rank foliage. The aim is fruit and not foliage, and water is the controlling factor. For this rea- son we do not like mechanical water- ing as well for tomatoes as for lettuce; for often, the duration of the watering is too long and thereby softens growth. To a close observer there is a constant guide in the color of the foliage. An even green color always means too much water, while faint traces of blue, with a metallic lustre all over leaf and stem is the desired condition. Prom a business standpoint, winter tomatoes are a difficult problem. Too often they do not pay because we can- not obtain prices to malje good the great outlay of labor and heat. Many growers have found the late fall crop preferable. Thus they aim to get all the fruit set before dark weather comes and then ripen it during November and December. It is easy enough to ripen fruit, but it is hard to get a good set in mid-winter. In localities where many outdoor tomatoes are grown and blight is prevalent it is almost a necessity to spray with Bordeaux under glass to escape disease. Blight under glass means speedy ruin. Some operators have an idea that cuttings would give better results. We don't want any our- selves — they lack vigor and generally bring disease with them. Mabketman. MANN'S Lily of the Valley are the 6ne8t in existence, acd their flowers bring tin- best prices on the London market. For quotation please apply to OTTO MANN, Leipzig, Saiony, Germany. Watcti tor our Trade Mark stamped OD every brick of Lambert's Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn Substitution of cheaper grades li thus easily exposed. Fresh sample brick, with illustrated book, mailed postpaid by manufacturers upon re ceipt of 40centsinpostafi;e. Address Trade Mark. American Spawn Co.,St.PanUMiiir VEGETABLE PLANTS Cabbage, All Head. Succession Per 100 1000 Second Early. Early Summer. Flat Dutch. Surehead. Danish Round and Ballhead $0 20 $1 OC ICOOO and over 8Sc per 1000 Celery, White Plume. Golden Self Blanching, Giant Pascal. Golden Heart and Boston Market 20 100 lO.OCOand over 8Sc per 1000 Cash with order. R. VINCENT, Jr. & SONS CO., ^^^^' Now Ready — New 1910 Edition THE TRADE DIRECTORY Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada. PRICE: $3,00, postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO VAUGHAN'S Giant=Flowered Cyclamen Per 100 seeds, $0.75 rer 1000 seeds, 5.0O TYPE OF OUR CYCLAMEN. Pure White (Mont Bland DarkCrimson n^rSSncJ^"'"""''""' '"'"'''" "'"'' i " 256Yeids"Sra colOT wifKthcrimsonEyi"::::::::::::: ' "' "" 'o»° ""«• Giant-Flowered Cyclamen, extra choice mixed: Per 100 seeds $ 0.B0 250 seeds 1.15 lOCO seeds 4.60 5000seeds 20.00 This mixture is made up from the above separate colors. New Salmon (Glory of Wandsbck). This is. to our knowledee. the best strain in this color which is very strikine and wpII liked by thenubiic. Per 100 seeds, $1.35, 250 seeds, $2.85; 1000 Seeds, $1030. Giant Orchid=Flowered Cyclamen These are exceptionally tine with flowers that are frilled and frinred in wonderful fashion. Pure White, Red, Pink. Whit' with Carmine Eye and Lilac Colored. Each, per lOO seeds, $1.00: per 1000 seeds. $9.00 Giant Orchid- Flowered Cyclamen, in choicest mi.\ture. 25 seeds $0.25 100 seeds 85 ItOO seeds 8.00 English Grown Giant Cyclamen. Price, 100 Seeds, $1.00: lOOO Seeds, $9.00. Princess May. Pale pink. Princess of Wales. Gi^anteum variety. Pink. Mauve Queen. Gicanteum variety. Mauve. Duke of ;onnau^tlt. Giganteum variety. Purplish crimson. Duke of Fife. Gigantoum variety. Dark Rose. Salmon Queen. New extra choice color. Rosy Morn. Gieantoum variety. Delicate rose color. Claret base Picturatum. Giifanteum variety. Light rose tinted, with claret base. Grandillora alba. The largest giant white grown. Excelsior. Giganteum variety. White, with red base. Extralarac flowers. Vaughan'sSeed Store 84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. 25 Barclay St.. NEW YORK. igio. The American Florist. 405 's Store News H VOLUME M 1 w NUMBER * 11 jSATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1910. PUBLISHED M EVERY M NOW AND M AGAIN ■ M Remember you may deduct 5 per cent if cash accompanies order. H "QUALITY" CHRISTMAS SWEET PEAS. " * T thp Kvhihition and Oonvention of the Christ mas_ Captain. Blue and purple. Oz. 25 cts., % lb. 75 eta.. n M n n n n n n n H n n n H n M AT the Exhibition and Convention of the National Sweet Pea Society of America, July 13. 1910, we again won the C. C. Morse & Co.'s Silver Cup for the finest and best collection of Sweet Peas open to the trade only. THE RIGHT TIME TO SOW SWEET PEAS FOR CHRISTMAS FLOWERING IS IN AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER. All our Christmas-flowering Sweet Peas are true to name and grown from originator's stock (secured by us) by one of the most reliable seed growers and Sweet Pea specialists In Cali- fornia, and we can malie immediate delivery. Our output last year was nearly 6.000 lbs. No lilclis and plenty of testimonials as to quality, germination and trueness to type. BODDINGTON'S EXTBA-EARLY CHRISTMAS WHITE SNOW- BIBS. An exceptionally early Sweet Pea for Indoor flowering- will bloom six weeks after sowing. Color clear white, upon long stems: habit fairly dwarf and of exceptionally free-flower- ing qualities. Without doubt, the finest early white for in- door planting. We sell one grower In Pennsylvania 35 lbs. of this variety every year, name on application. Oz. 25 cents.. Vi lb. 75 cents, Mi 'b. $1.25, lb. J2.00. BODDINGTON'S CHRISTMAS PINK. This Is the earliest and moat profitable and useful Sweet Pea In cultivation, as by sowing the seed under glass in the latter part of Augost. flowers can be cut from Thanksgiving on during the winter months. Oz. 10 cts.. U lb. 4 cts., % lb. 6 cts., lb. $1.00. BODDINGTON'S CHRISTMAS WHITE. A companion to our Christmas Pink. Just as free and profuse a bloomer. Oz. 15 cts.. Vi lb. 50 cts.. H lb. 85 eta., lb. $1.50. CANABT. Similar to the above, but flowers of an exceptionally good yellow. Oz. 25 cts., % lb. 75 cts., % lb. $1.25. lb. $2.00. FLAMINGO. Color scarlet; free-flowering and early. Oz. 25 cts.. % lb. 75 cts., % lb. $1.50. lb. $2.50. Christmas Meteor. Scarlet; fine open red flower. Oz. 25 cts.. Vi lb. 75 cts., Vt lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Christmas Captain, Blue and purple. Oz. 25 cts., % lb. 75 eta.. % lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Florence Denzer. Pure white. Oz. 15 cts., M, lb. SO cts., % lb. 85 cts., lb. $1.50. Greenbrook. White standard, slightly touched with lavender. Large orchid flowering variety. Oz. 25 cts., y± lb. 75 cts.. y!, lb. $1.25. lb. $2.00. Le Marquis. This is the same color as Princess of Wales violet; has very large flowers. Oz. 25 cts., ^ lb. 75 cts., % lb. $1.25. lb. $2.00. Miss Holen M. Gould. White, open flower; standard lilac, mar- bled. Oz. 25 cts., Vi lb. 75 cts., % lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Miss Josey Reilly. Lilac; very large flowers. Oz. 25 cts., ^ lb. 75 cts.. % lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Mrs. E. Wild. Carmine or dark pink. Oz. 15 cts., ^ lb. 50 cts., H lb. 85 cts.. lb. $1.50. Mrs. Alex. Wallace. Lavender. Oz 25 cts.. % lb. 75 cts., % lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Mrs. Geo. Lewis. Large, pure white wavy flower. Oz. 15 cts.. Vi lb. 50 cts., ^4 lb. 85 cts.. lb. $1.50. Mrs, W, W. Smalley. Satiny pink. Oz. 25 cts., Vi lb. 75 cts., ^4 lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Mrs. Hannan. Deep rose-pink of a very pleasing shade; medium flower. Oz. 25 cts., ^4 lb. 75 cts., % lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Mrs. P. J. Dolansky. Daybreak pink. Oz. 25 cts., H ih. 75 cts., % lb. $1.25. lb. $2.00. Mrs. Chas. H. Totty. Sky-blue; late. Oz. 25 cts., 14 lb. 75 cts..' Va lb. $1.25, lb. $2.00. Mrs. Zvolanek. Blue, variegated: good for variety. Oz. 50 cts.. >4 lb. $1.50. % lb. $2.75. lb. $5.00. Wallacea. Very fine lavender, a grand florists' variety. Oz. 50 cts.. % lb. $1.50. V2 lb. $2.75. lb. $5.00. Watchung. Pure white. Oz. 20 cts., % lb. 60 cts., V, lb. $1.00. lb. $1.75. Wm. J. Stewart. Blue self. Oz. 25 cts., Vt lb. 75 cts., M, lb. $1.25. lb. $2.00. All other varieties of winter and summer flowering Sweet Peas supplied. Write for quotations upon large or small quantities. Onr 1910 Fall Catalogue now ready, contains a full liat of Quality Bulbs and Seeds for Fall sowing. If not received, send postcard and one will be sent by return mail. n n n m n n n M n n n n H M M n n n M Arthur T. Boddington, Seedsman, 345 W.14th St., NEW YORK J Baltimore. BUSINESS IMPROVING. It is generally agreed among the dealers that business is improving, but good flowers are not plentiful. It is true that there has been plenty of asters, but their finish is in sight. While some very good roses are seen, there is no surplus. Gladiolus are about finished and it is feared that on account of so much dry weather dur- ing the summer, the supply of dahlias will be short. Little attention is given to the growing of American Beauty roses In this vicinity, but My Mary- land, Radiance, Killarney and Golden Gate are verj' good. I NOTES. The Misses Matilda and Rose K. Held are on a European tour. They left this city in July, and have visited the cities of Berlin, Bremen, Dresden, Frankfort, Brussels and Cologne. They spent some time at the Lakes Con- stance and Lucerne in Switzerland, go- ing next to Paris. They expect to reach home about the last of Septem- ber. During their absence, their sis- ter. Miss Lena Held has successfully managed the business, which is still conducted at 32 South Eutaw street under the name of Mrs. Chas. Held. By taking advantage of the long sheds on the pier, nearly all the sports on the programme were carried through but the baseball game had to be given up. Prizes for the various events were donated by Robt. Graham, Jr., C. L. Seybold, Florists' Exchange em- ployes, J. W. Boone, TV. Tilton, P. B. Welsh, F. C. Barnes, J. J. Perry, Lehr Bros., Geo. Eberle, M. Thou, A. G. Fiedler, James Hamilton and O. H. Guerth. A number of fine scarf pins Carnations 125 Bonntiful, 200 Carnegie, $4 00 per 100. Fine plants. Will exchange for Princess of Wales Violet Plants. A. G. PRINCE, :iowa City, la. and cuff buttons were won by the bowlers. Mrs. W. B. Sands, of Lake Roland, has been seriously ill for the past two weeks, but is now reported as improv- ing. Mr. Sands has long been the local representative of the American Florist, and he and his family are highly re- spected by the trade of this city. The Gardeners' and Florists' Club held its annual picnic at Bayshore Park on September 1. There was a good attendance. A heavy rain about noon somewhat marred the occasion, but everybody made the best of it. Otto Bauer, manager of the Wash- ington Florists' Co., Washington, D. C, visited this city September 9, accom- panied by several friends. Mr. Bauer is a brother of F. C. Bauer, the well known grower of Govanstown. It is stated that the Fernery, 14"21 North Charles street, will change hands on October 1. It is understood that the new proprietor, Mr. Wilcox, will make great improvements. Chris. Gregarius, of the Pimlico greenhouses, visted the Rochester Con- vention and also Niagara Falls. He is enthusiastic about both as well as about Baltimore in 1911. Edwin A. Seidewitz shows an unsel- fish 4-iuch dia- meter, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per ICOO. Ready to Ship. eERRYDiLE EXPERIMENT GARDENS, Route I. Box 54. HOLLAND. MICH. Mention the American Florist when loriting T M E Storrs & Harrisoo Co. PAINESVILLE NURSERIES. CATALOGUES AND PRICE LISTS FREE ON APPLICATION PAINESVILLE, OHIO. Buffalo. Everything in tlie shape of weather that suggests fall has been what we have had since September set in, rain, cool and sunshine, which makes all look forward to business. The past week has been a busy one for funerals. Palmer and Anderson's having some large orders. Anderson's work necessi- tating his sending men to Lockport and Rochester. Gladioli are now at their best, perfect flowers and good varieties. My Maryland roses are good, also American Beauty. White roses and car- nations are very scarce. Asters are plentiful, but only fair in quality. There was another good meeting of the Florists' Club September 6. the principal business being the flower show, which is now an assured thing. W. F. Kasting is chairman and with his past experience in other affairs, the success of the event is assured. Ex- hibits of the local growers will great- ly add to the beauty of the show. Good & Halliday have opened up their wholesale house and seem well pleased with their start. F. C. Brown, formerly of Toronto and Philadelphia, is now with S. A. Ander- son. The next week will be a busy one. store openings being announced. BISOK. Lenox, Mass. The monthly meeting of the Horti- cultural Society wae held in the Town Hall on Sept. 3, when members were treated to a great display of Dahlias, staged by A. H. Wingett. superintend- ent for Charles Lanier. Thrf^e types. Cactus, Show, and Pompons, were rep- resented in thirty-si.x varieties. The best of these were : W. W. Rawson, Sylvia, Annie Boylin, Chas. Lanier. Giesha, Queen Wilhelmina, Queen Emma, Catherine Duer, Countess of Lonsdale, Earl of Pembroke, Duchess of Cambridge, Romeo, Acquisition, Ella Kramer, Bertha Von Sutton, Mrs. Wirth, Aug. Norrin, John Walker, Empress of Austria. A diploma of commendation was awarded the ex- liibit. He also exhibited a giant melon, Viaux's Perfection. 24 pounds in weight, for which he was awarded a first class certificate. This is the first year he has attempted to grow Perfection; rightly named for its allround quali- ties, size, flavor, and depth of flesh. One of them weighed over 31 pounds. Mr. G. Instom, his able foreman, de- serves a fair share of praise in grow- ing them so successfully. E. A. Jenkins, one of the Bar Harbor judges, reported on his visit there. He spoke very highly of the show, and how well the Bar Harbor gardeners had treated him. Mr. Foulsham had on view the silver cup, presented by Mr. W. B. O. Field, for the best collection of twelve va- rieties of vegetables at the fall show. Bobbink & Atkins World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products Bay Trees, Boxwood, Evergreens and Conifers, Rhododendrons and Herbaceous Plants, Kenfiasand Phoenix. We have a large quantity of all this stock. We shall be glad to give special prices on any quantity. German Iris, in 60 named varieties, $6 00 per IIX). Japan Iris, in 10 best named varieties, 8.00 per 100. Rutherford, N. J. Nurserymen and Florists A BLUE ROSE The Greatest Rose Novelty of the Century It 3on-ered with us this sea- son and was greatly admired. The New Rambler (Violet Blue), hailed by the German rose growers as the forerunner of a genuinely cornflower blue rose, is a seedling of Crimson Rambler, very vigorous and hardy, and free blooming. Send ior description and price. ELLW ANGER & BARRY Mount Hope Nurseries ROCHESTER, N. Y. ROSES Our Leading Specialty Also Azaleas, Rhododendrons, Conifers, Fancy Clipped Boxwoods, Forest and Fruit Trees, Hedge Plants, Etc Ask for Wholesale Price Lists. S. A. VOSTERS & SONS, RIEL, HOLLAND. ROSES A SPECIALTY. The Dingee fi Conard Co., GROVE, WEST PA. Arbor Vitae (Thaya OccldentaUs.) A splendid stock of 3 to 4 ft. and 4 to 5 It. trees. Write for descriptions and prices. The Wm. H. Moon Co., morrisvule. pa. It is known as the president's cup, to be won twice before it can be lifted, and tal!■ Y. Orchids, Cattleyas Dendrobiums, Laelias, Odontoglossums, G.L. FREEMAN CO. FALL RIVER, MASS. JOSEPH HEACOCK CO. WYNCOTE, PA. Growers of Fine Kentias Send for Price List. Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada. Price $3.00 Postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St. CHICAGO' Our list comprises all of the very best sorts, trued up. Duchess de Nemours (Calot) Duchess de Nemours, Jeanne d'Arc, Delicatissima, General Cavi^ac, Edulls Superba, Officinalis Rubra Plena, Alexander Dumas, Charlemague Madame de Vernevllle, Delachli, Festiva, true, Festiva Maxima, Lee's Grandiflora Rubra, Richardson's Rubra Superba Dorchester, also many other sorts. SEND FOR COMPLETE LIST WITH PRICES. German Iris, Mixed, per 100, $1.50; per 1000, $12.00. Vaughan's Seed Store, ^VIaSyT,^;jfe^w%^S^^ Greenhouses and Nurseries, Western Springs, HI. Miscellaneous Plants 2'iD. 3-in. 4in. CYCLAMEN Fine stock for immediate sales. Doz. .SI CO . 2 00 2V2 in. Boston, fine slock 4 in, $2 00 5 -in. •■ 3 00 2^2 in. Whltmanl, 4 -in. " 5 -in. " 2H in. Amerpohll, 2 in. Asparagus Sprengeri,... 3 -in. ... 1 GO 200 3 00 100 50 7 00 15 00 4 50 15 00 25 00 5 00 15 00 25 00 4 50 250 6 00 Doz, 2 in. ASSOrtedFerns.disheB... 4 -in. Celestial Peppers, 4 -in. Jerusalem Cherries, 2H-in, Cocos Weddellana $2 00 Each $ 50 1 75 4 in . Araacaria Excelsa, 2-3 tiers 6 in. Araucaria Glaaca, 3-4 tiers h in. Araucaria Compacta, 34 tiers 1 75 Kentia Belmoreana, 6- in. pot. 5 6 leaves 4 in. pot per 100. $35.00 2V2-in. pot perlOO. 10.00 100 $3 00 7 OO 7 00 15 00 Doz. $6 00 Each $1 25 35 D. U. AUGSPURGER & SONS CO., box 394. Peoria, HI GRAFTED ROSE PLANTS Young Stock. Very Choice, Strong Plants 400 Richmond, 3-inch, at $12.00 per 100 2000 Pink Killarney, 3^2 and 4-inch, at 16.00 per 100 500 Pink KiUarney, .3-inch, at 12.00 per 100 1000 White Killarney, 3!4-inch, at 15.00 per 100 All plants shipped from Hinsdale, 111. BASSETT & WASHBURN Office and Store: 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL. POINSETTIA PULGHERIMA PLENISSIMA. The Double Poinsettia. Ck)od stock from 3-inch pots (raised from root cut- tings) $15.00 per 100; 25c each. If yoa grow poinsettias, you want this. Stock limited. Send your order right awav. No orders filled after October 1, Nephrolepis Smithii. ' 1^:^^^^^,^^^^ the U. S. Botanic Garden by Wm. R. Smith; the formation of the frond is like Amerpholii, but dwarf and compact; it is the ideal fern for jardiniere work, possessing all the necessar.v qualifications. Beauty, grace, form and durability. It is a quick producer anda 1000 can be raised fromalOO between now and Christmas. Extra nice, bushv stock from 3-inch pots, 25c each; $15.00 per 100. William S. Clark, 1270 Bladensburg Road, WASHINGTON, D. C. 410 The American Florist. Sept. 17, Decorative Plants LAURUS CERASUS Suitable tor root iiarik'ns nu0 each. Araucaria glauca and robusta, $1.25 to $J.OO Cibotium Schiedei, large plants, $3.00 each; smaller. $1.00 each. $15.00 per doz. Ph(enii Roebelenii, young plants, 3-lnch.. $2.00 and $3.00 per doz.; larger plants, $12.00, $1S.00 to $24.00 per doz. Pandanus Veitchii, 514-in., $1.00 each; 6-ln., $1.20; T-in.. $1.50 and $2.00; S-in., $3.00 each. Kentia Combinations, 5-in. and 4V^-in.. 2 to 3 in a pot. doz., $12.00; from 15 to 24 inches high; larger. $1.50; $18.00 per doz. Large Kentias, U-in. tubs. ft. high, $11.00 each; larger plants up to $20.00. Raphis flabelliformis, 7 and 8-in. pots, $3.00 to $6.00 each. Dracsna fragrans. Dr. Lindeni, Dr. Massangeana, Dr. Gracilis, from $1.00 to $;i.00 each. Japanese Tiny Plants, iu fancy crocks, $5.00, $6.00 aud $0.00 per doz. Golden Leaf Privet, hue plants, 4H-in. pots, doz.. $2.00: 100. $15.00; very fine. Scholzeli and Piersoni Ferns, well shaped, S-ln. to 9-in. azalea pots. $1.50, $2.00 and $2.50 each. Plants very tine. Boston, Whitman! and Scottii, from 7-in. pans, doz.. $4.00. $0.00 and $6.00. Euonyraus, variegated aud green, 7 and S-in. pot.-^. nicly slia|>ed. per pair, $1.50, $2.00. Tradescantia hanging baskets, $1.00 each. Maranta Zebrina. 4 and 4V.-in., fine plants, doz., $3.00 aud $4.00. Gardenia Veitchii, fine, bushy plants, from 5^- in. pots, well branched, the kind for planting out, $15.00 per 100. Pandanus Sanderi plants from 50c to $2.00 each. Chrysanths., for pot culture, from G and 7-in. pots, doz., $0.00; 100 at $45.00. Variegated Aspidistra, $1.50 and $2.00 each. Plenty of leaves. Dracaena indivisa, from 6-in. pots, 24-ln. and over, doz.. $3.00; 100, $25.00. Boston Ferns, G-io. pots. $6.00 a doz.; 6%-in. pots, $9.00 a doz.; 7-in. pots, $12.00 a doz. Very fine. Small Kentia Belmoi'eana, 3',4-in. pots, $20.00 per 100: 5 to 5V''-in. pots, combinations, doz., $9.00. $12.00 and $15.00; fine. Cocos Weddelliana. 3V.-in. pots, $15.00 per 100; 214-in. pots. $10.00 per 100. Pandanus Utilis, 10-inch pots, $3.00 each, four feet high, extra large. $4.00 and $5.00 each. Crotons, :!x4-in. pots, $3.00 and $4.00 per dozen. Phoenix canariensis, 5 to 10c a pair. 75c for each case and packing. Cash with order, ANTON SCHILTHEIS, CoUege Point, L. I., N. T. A New Fern NEPHROLEPIS GIATRASII Awarded a Certificate of Merit by ttie Horticultural Society of New Yorlt. Prices: In 2V4-inch pots, $2.00 per dozen; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. 26 plants at 100 rates; 250 plants at 1000 rates. Orders delivered in rotation as received. Now Ready for delivery. GEORGE GIATRAS, 463 Summit Ave.. West Hoboken.N. J. 0_t«nntTnmc VVe are offering the following VarnaUUUa. g^e flej^ grown plants at $5.00 perl00or$50.00per inOO.subiectto being un.^old on receiot olorder; UOoLawson Inchuitreis, 1300 Rose Pink Inctaantress, 200 1. rane, 1 100 Red Law- son and i50Crane. Be sure to asklor ourlcrnlist: we are in a position to sell you Boston and Whlt- manli 'eras that are strictly first class stock, that will do you good to look at. Let us hear from you. Ask for our general plant list. GEO. A. KUHL. Wholesale Grower, Pekin, 111. Field-Grown Carnations Admiration, Scarlet Glow, Shasta, Sangamo, Mary Tolman, Conquest, Mrs. C. W^- Ward. First size plants, per 100, $12.00. Second size plants, per 100, $8.00. Enchantress per 10(1, $6.00. YAIGBAN'S 6REENH0USES. Western Springs, III. Pdnsy Plants Primroses Giant Floweriog. Sept. 20. Asp. Spren^eri. 2H in. pots... Narcissus Paper White Per 1000 Per 100 }2 60 $0 50 200 1 50 Cash.- PerlOOO Per 100 thinese. 2Vi in. pot $15 00 $1 75 Forbcsi 15 00 1 75 Obc.'Mba and Rosea 2 00 Obc. Gigantea 3 00 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O. FERNS FROM BENCH Boston, Elegantissima, for 3-inch, 6c; 4. inch, 10c; 6-inch 12' >c. Whitmani, for 3-, 4- and 6-inch, 8c, 12c and 15c. Amerpotili, 3-inch, Sc; 4-inch, 12c. Scottii, for 3-inch, 6c; 4-inch, 10c Runners, Boston, Elegantissum, Scotti, $1.00 per 100. Whitmani, Amerpolili, $1..50 per 100. Snapdragon, Giant Whito, Pink, Yellow and Red, field-grown, $1.00 per 100. Rubbers, 4-in. 20c. 5-in., 30c. Asparagus sprengeri, 2-in., 2c. Double Alyssum, 2-in. $2.00 per 100. PRIMROSES ■ stock. Rubra. Hybrida and All 2-lD. fi Obconica .Mba, Lilac Rosea. $2.00 per 100 Carminea. Kewensis. Saneuinea, $3.00 per 100 Cash witb order. Chambersburg, Pa. Mention th? American Florist when writing -NEW CARNATION- "CHRISTMAS CHEER" THE HIT OF THE SEASON. $15.00 per 100; $125.00 per 1000. January delivery. Get your order in early HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Fa. Mention the American Florist when writing ASPARAGUS Per 100 Asparagus Comorensis, 1 yr. old clumps — $5.C(i Asparagus ElongatUS, l yr.-old clumps 5.00 Fine stuck for dividing up. GEO. REINBERG, 35 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. Good Plant Stock For Sale 5000 American Beauties, at 8c 20CO Maids, at 5c SOOGardenlas, extra fine ISc All plants In 4-in. pots. Mso 10 secondhand 4in hot water valves at$2.S0 BR&NT-HENTZ FLOWER CO., MADISON, N. J. Mention the American Florist when writing TRADE LIST CLEMATIS paniculata, strong plants. $10.00 per mil. ASPARAGUS Sprengerl, 2 in pots. $2.00 per IIW; 2' j-in. pots, »3.00 per lOU: .^-in. pots, $5 no per I no. BEGONI4 Vernon, 4 m. pots, in bloom. $1,00 ner du? STKVIA dwarf. 4H-in. pots. $1.00 per drz. CROrONS. from 4in.pots..*2.0D per doz.; 3-in. pots $1.50 re^ do7. AMPELOPSIS Vcltctlli, 4 in. pots. SIO.CO per MO. ARAUCARIA Excelsa, 5Mn. pots, 5 tiers, SOc pacli. RUBBER PLANTS. 5 in. pots. 25c each; 6 in. pots .\^c. FERNS FOR DISHES, fine assortment. 2H in. po 9, $3|iOger 100. BOSTON FERNS, 4 in. pots. $1.50 per doz.: .^ in. Dots. $2. CO per doz. DAISIES, white and yellow. 2H-in. pots, s.i.OO per 100. C. EISELE, 1 lib and Westmoreland Sts. Philadelphia, Pa. FIELD-GROWN Carnation Plants CLEAN, HEALTHY PLANTS. Only a limited amount to offer. 300 Winsor, 150 Victory, 900 Winona, 100 White Enchantress, 350 Pink Enchantress. HOERBER BROS., 51 Wabash Ave. CHICAGO. Carnations Field- Grown Per 100 Per tor White Perfection $6 00 S50 CO SarahHlll 6 10 5u OO White Enchantress 6 OO 50 00 PlnkLawson 5 00 40 00 Variegated Lawson SCO 40 CO Liwson-Enchantress 5 00 40 00 W.H.Taft 5 CO 40(0 Enchantress SCO 45 00 Victory, small 4 00 35 00 SCHEIDEN & SCHOOS, Asbury and Warren Sts., EVANSTON. ILL. ff YOU SAW rr in THE FLORIST SAY SO IN YOUR NEXT ORDER. igio. The American Florist. 411 DREER'S PAEONIAS We will dig our Paeonias in September, and are booking orders for September and October delivery at special prices. The following varieties are offered in strong divisions of 3 to 5 eyes. All are of our own growing, absolutely true to label. VARIETIES OF PAEONIA CBINENSIS 10 00 8 00 800 15 00 90 00 75 00 75 00 8 00 75 00 20 00 15 00 40 00 12 00 20 00 15 00 15 00 8 (0 20 00 DOUBLE HERBACEOUS PiEONY. PAEONIAS IN MIXTURE Per doz. Per 100 Per 1000 Double Pink. Mixed sorts $175 $5 00 $40 00 Double Red. Mixed sorts 100 7 00 60 00 Double Mixed. All colors 75 5 00 40 CO PAEONIAS, EARLY FLOWERING Per doz. Per ICll Officinalis (Miitabilis) Alba. Blush white $1 50 $10 00 Officinalis iMutablllii) Rosea. Soft briBht pink I .^0 10 00 Officinalis Rubra. Crimson 1(0 7 00 TenuUoIia FlorePlena. Crimson .5 00 20 00 Write for special quotations on large quantities. Our Fall wholesale list is mailed to florists and nurserymen. If you receive no copy, write for it. H. A. DREER, Inc., 7u chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. Agnes Mars> Kelway. Rosy white eiiard Per doz Per 100 PerlOOO petals, with deep creamy white cintro $150 $10 00 $90 00 Achille. Beautiful soft mauve, cbangins to rose tinted white I 50 Andre Laories. .A finetyrian rose; late 1 25 Baroness de Rothschild. Violet rose. withJiehter shading 1 25 Canary. Fint- large early white, with creamy centre.. 1 00 Chrysanthemiflora Rosea. .\ fine lar^e early deep rose pinlc. with paler sbadinus; early 125 Charlemagne. Rose tiotedwhite; flowers of very large si?e aud good substance .S 00 Candidissima Sulphur yellow 2 00 Couronne d' Or. Creamy white; yellow stamens 5 00 Due de Cazes. Guard petals tyrian rose; centre soft rose pink: a beautifully formed dower; useful for all purposes ... • .... 1 75 Dulieof Wellington. One of the finest double white sorts; very freo flowering 3^0 Duchesse de Nemours, .^n extra fine large pure white 2 00 Delachei. .^maranth red 2 0(1 Edalis Superba. Sr>'t mauve with lighter shadings .. 1 25 Fi ancois Ortegal. Brilliant crimson; lull double flower 3 00 Festiva Maxima. Pure white, centre petals tipped red. This is the very large white variety, the most popu- lar for cut flowers. 2 00 15 00 140 Grandiflora Rosea. Brilliant rosy carmine; large and dnuble.. 2 00 Grandiflora Camea Plena. Flesh; sulphur centre.... 15') Humei. Kosycatmine; fine large flower; late 125 Humei Rosea. Deep rose 1 5D La Tulipe. Flesh iiink. chnneiag to white, with few crimson maricinws; large globular flower .^ 50 Lady Bramwell. .^ beautiful silvery rose; oflargesize and fine fnrm 1 Louis Van Houtte. Brilliant crimson maroon: good size and free flowering 2 00 Mme. de VernevUle. Broad sulphur-white guard petals; centre delicate r'>sy white 3 50 Mme. Forel Bi igbt deep pink, shading lighter towards the b->rder 3 50 Marie Lemoine. (Lemoine's). Extra large, free- flowering; ivory white 4 50 Mme. Calot. White, tinted rose, changing to creamy white; fine, . 3 50 Mme. Crousse. Cream guard; blush white centre; tinted violet . .. 3 50 Paganinl. Light solferino red with lighter centre 150 Pomponla. Guard petals rosv mauve- primrose yellow c<-ntrc. changing to creamy white 1 50 ;\ good early white 150 Rosypmk 2 00 Pale rose lilac; centre cream and ^ 00 Blush rose and white — 150 Guard petals delicate lilac rose; cent'e light salmon yellow. 150 ZoeCalOt. White, suffused with delicate rose 2 00 Queen Victoria. Retne des Fleurs. Reine des Roses. Vlctolre Mod'Ste. Victolre Tricolor. 15 00 10 00 8 no 10 00 25 00 10 00 15 00 25 00 25 00 35 CO 25 00 25 00 1000 10 CO 10 CO 15 00 20 00 10 00 10 00 15 00 75 00 90 CO 75 00 WOO 90 00 140 00 90 CO 90 00 90 00 90 00 90 00 VIOLETS Per 100 Per 1000 Gov. Herrick. Princess of Wales, fine field grown plants $500 $45.00 Lady Campbell 4,00 35.00 Primulas, Cliinese and Obcoiiica, Cin- eraria (dwarf). Double Alyssum and Asp. Sprengeri. 2H-in $2.0: per 100; .?C0 for $5.00 Celery and Cabbage Plants. Best varieties .. ...$1.00 per lOCO; $7.50 for 10.000 Parsley, double curled $1.50 per 1000 J. G. SCHMIDT, Bristol. Pa. Carnations F. DORNER Cc SONS CO. La Fayette, Ind. PIELD- GROWN Dorothy Gordon Carnation NOW READY Strong, Clean, Stocky Plants, $12 per lOO; $100 per lOOO JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Wyncotc, Pa. American Beauties Fine 2H-in, Sic per doz. $6.00 per 100: $50.00 per 1000. Full line of 11 . l"s. M. Niel. e tc. FLORAL COMPANY- ^sPRlWc^^lE^.D■oHlo^. Carnation Plants Field Brown. Bood stock. $5.C0 per 100, 10,000 Enchantress, 5000 Beacon. D. T. NcCARIHY A SONS, NURSERYMEN AND FLORISTS, Lockport, New York. 412 The American Florist. Sept. ly. Index to Advertisers Advance Co The 421 Amcricao Spawn Co. 404 AmIiDK K C 3Vj Anderson Flo Co 4Ul Anderson S A 400 Andorra Nurseries. ..40b Appei Conrad 40.? Aphine Mttr Co 3% Aschmann Godfrey. .4eS Atlanta Floral Co. ...401 Augspur^er L) & iSon4C',* B«er Julius 4U0 BalcerWaketield Co42l Barrows H H &Son.40S Baa9ett& Washburn 3by 409 Bayersdorfer H 422 BeavenEA 39S Berning H li .SVi BerrydalcExpGar..407 bertermann Bros Co400 Black Chas 4.6 Blackistone Z D 400 Bobbink &Atkins ...407 Boddington A T 4u5 BodgerJno&SonsCo. U Boland J BCo 400 BolKianoJ &Sons...40.^ Brant Hentz Flo C0.41U Braslan Seed Gro Co402 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 400 Bridgeman's 11 Brown A J Seed Co.. 402 Buds 4.3 Burpee W A & Co... 403 Byer Bros 410 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 398 Camp Conduit Co. ..42j Carrillo & Baldwin .409 ChiCarn Co I Chi House WreckCo412 Clark The E BCo.. 403 Clarke's Sons David. 400 Clark Wm. S 409 Cleveland CutFlo Co4Lll Cooke Geo H 401 Cotsonas Geo & Co. .398 Covey Durham Coal Co 419 Cowee W J 42^ Craig Robt Co 408 Crump Frank F 401 Cunningham JosH,.4l0 Daniels & Fisher.... 401 DardsChas 401 Deamud J BCo .i'i3 Derby Henry 422 Detroit Flower Pot.. Ill Dietsch A &Co IV DillerCask'y & Keen421 Dillon J L I Dingee & Conard Co407 Dorner F & Sons Co4n Dreer H A 411 421 DunlopJohnH.. . 401 Eagle Machine Wks422 Edwards Fold'g BoslII Eichholz Henry 410 EiseleC 4i0 Elliott W H 395 Elliott W&Sons....40S EUwanger & Barry. .407 Emmans Geo M 409 Eubank T J 395 Eyres HG 4l0 Fisher HA &Co....4'0 Fiske Seed Co II Florists Exchange The S'K Florists' Hail Assn. .421 Foley Mfg Co 4iS For Sale and Rent. .387 FordMC 397 Ford WmP 397 Freeman G L 409 Froment HE 397 Frost Chas 403 GalvinThosF 400 Garland Geo M Co.. 421 GasserJ M Co 400 Gem City Boiler Co.. 420 Giatras Geo 410 Giblin & Co 420 Gorham &Chapline.422 Graves Nathan R.... 422 Greater New York Florists' Asa'n 397 Gude Bros 400 Harrisburg-Franklin Coal Co 419 Heacock Jos Co 398 409 411 Heml John & Son... 401 Herr Albert M 405 Herrmann A 422 Hess & Swoboda....4 Hews A H& Co Ill HilfingerBros Ill Hill The E G Co.... I HippardE 417 Hitchings&Co 419 Hoerber Bros... 391 410 Holm & Olson 401 Holton & Hunkel...395 Hooker HM Co 421 HuntE H 393 Icoe Bros , 422 isbeiiSM & Co ^v^ Jackson & Perkins 4)6 Jacobs S & Sons 420 lohnson D D 418 Johnson W W& Son. U Johnston Heating Co420 Jones Percy ?93 KaslinK \V F Co.... 397 Keller Geo & Sons. .Ill Keller J B & Sons... 401 Kellogg Geo M.. .. 401 Kennicott Bros Co...39? Kossler Bros .^97 King Construct'n...,4l8 Kohr A F Ill Kramer I N & Son. .Ill Krick's Letters Ill Kroeschell Bros Co.. 419 Kuehn C A 395 KuhlGeo A 410 Kyle & Foerster 393 Lager & Hurrell 4'.,9 Landreth SeedCo...4'3 Langjahr A H 397 Leedham Bulb Co... 403 Leedle Floral Co. ...411 Lord & Burnham....417 Mc^rdle & Cooney..422 McCallumCo .394 McCarthy DT&Son4ll McConnell Alex ....401 McCray Refrig. Co.. Ill McCullough's J M Sons Co .595 McHutchison & Co.. II McIntvreJohn W...394 McKellar Chas. W.. 39) McKenna P 400 Malandre Bros 401 .Mann Otto ....404 Mastin J G& Co. ...424 Matthews Florist .. 401 May & Co LL 401 Mette Henry 403 Meyer John C & Co.424 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange ?9S Millang Aug 397 Moninger J C Co IV Moon The Wm HCo4'7 Moore Hentz &Nash397 Morehead Mfg Co... 412 MorseCC&Co.... 402 MuUerO A 422 Munk Floral Co 395 Munson H 420 Murphy William... .395 Murray Samuel 490 M yers Florist 401 Nat Flo B of Trade.. 422 Natural Guano Co. ..418 NY Cut Flower Ex.397 Niessen Leo Co 391 Oeschlin Frank 40S PalethorpePRCo..424 Palmer W J & Sons. 401 Park Floral Co 4 Pape &Bergmann .. II Perfection Chem Co 424 Penn the Florist. 395 Peters & Reed Pot'yIII Peterson J .\ I Phillips John v.. . 401 Phoenix Nursery Co. 407 Pierce FO Co 421 PiersonFRCo I Pitou Eugene Jr 407 Pieters & Wheeler Seed Co 492 Pittsburg Cut FloCo394 Pittsburg Florist Ex394 Poehlmann Bros Co 385 403 PoUworthCCCo.III 400 Prince A G 4U5 Pulveriz'd ManureCo418 Quaker City Machine Works 420 Raedlein Basket Co III Randall A L Co.... 393 Randolph & Mc Clements 421 Ready Reference 413 Reed& Keller 422 Regan Print House.. 422 ReimersM D 401 Reinbcrg George. ...410 Reinberg Peter 390 Rice Bros 395 Robinson HenryMCo398 Rock WL Co 400 Rohnert Waldo II Routzahn Seed Co... 403 Sander & Son 4C9 Scheiden &Schoos..410 Schlllo Adam 424 ScbmidtJ C 411 Scliultheis Anton. ...410 Schulz Jacob 401 Scott John 408 Shaffer Geo C 400 Sharp Partridge &ColV Sheridan WF 397 Skidelsky & IrwinCo403 Smith A W&CO....401 Smith Elmer D &Co409 Smith Henry 401 Smith PJ .397 Smith Samuel V 406 Smiih Wm C 395 Smith W&TCo.... I Smits Jacs Vl Stearns LumberCo..42I Sterling Emery Wheel Co Ill Stevens George 418 Totty Chas H .397 Traendlv & Schenck397 LieckeChas F ,i9S Ungeeheiier\\'Sohne422 Stokes Seed Co 40.^ Stoothoff A H Co. ...424 Storrs & Harrison Co4 i7 Swan & t'ficggin . . . .3*'S Superior Machine & Boiler Works... 420 Syracuse Pottery Co. Ill Thomson Wm &Son4l8 Thorburn JM& Co.. 11 Vaughan & Sperry.. 3''2 Vaughan's SeedStore I II 4)4 410 406 Vick's Sons Jas 403 Vincent R Jr I 4D4 Vosters S A & Sons. 4 7 Wagner Park Cons.. 406 Weber FH 400 Weeber & Don II Weiland & Risch .... .i93 Welch Bros 395 Wietor Bros 393 Wild Gilbert H . 406 WilksSMfg Co 420 Wilson RobtG 401 Withers John T 405 Wittbold Geo Co399 400 Wolfskin J W 401 Wood Bros 408 Wrede H II Young & Nugent.... 397 Youngs 400 Zangen O V 4^3 Zech & Mann 393 Zvotanek Anton 403 The Remedy for Your Condensation Troubles. A Guaranteed Investment Witti Guaranteed Results. RETXJRN. NON-RETURN. VACUUM. YOU. Mr. Florist, can save fuel— cut down labor— and grow better flowers by installing a Morehead Return Steam Trap, Id the first place, there is only a f''w degrees differeDce between the steam going into your heating system and the water of condensation coming from the returns. It is very foolish, therefore, to cool this water down to a low temperature to pump back to the boilers when, by tin- use of the Morehead Steam Trap, the same water of condensa- tion can be returned directly to the boilers at a very much less expense than by any other method and without losing any of the heat contained in the condensation. In the first place, to make steam from water, fuel is required to bring this water to the boiling point under the required steam pressure. For every ten degrees added to the water by any other means, there is a saring of 196 on fuel. Vou can readily see that the cooling of the condensation from 259 degrees down to 212 or less, to accommodate your pump, means a considerable loss of heat, fuel and money. MOREHE.'VD Return Steam Trap will put this water back into your boiler at a still higher temperature than 250 degrees, and on 90% less steam required by a pump for return- ing the same quantity of water. You then have a coEubined return trap and boiler feed outfit that will prove out to be one of the best investments you evorraine. 21'2-in.. twice tx'anspUinfed. $12 per 100: in 500 lots. $50 the 500. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. 4-in.. 25c. Lous- dale, 4-in.. 25c. G. Aschmann. 1012 W. On- tario St.. Philadelphia. Begonia Vernon, 3-in., $5 per 300. C. Eisele, nth and Westmoreland Sts.. Philadelphia. Begonia Glory of Cincinnati. J. A. Peter- snii. West wood. Cincinnati. O. BOXWOOD. Box trees. For sizes and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere iu this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Box trees, all sizes. Ask for special list. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford. N. J. Boxwood. McHutehison & Co.. 17 Murray St.. New York. Boxwood. Rohbink & Atkins. Rutberfonl. N. J. BULBS. Bulbs. Narcissus Paper White Grandi., Star Brand. $11 per 1,000; fancy grade. $0. Ro- man hyacinths, 11-32 ctm.. $39 per 3,000; 12-35 ctms.. $24..")0. Lilium formosum, 7-9 in.. $70 per 1,000; 9-10. $90; 10-11. $100. Lilium Har- rissii. 5-7. $40; G-7, $00; 7-9. $85. Chinese lilies, callas. freeslas. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicaijo and New York. Bulbs. Paper White Grandi. $S per 1.000. Em- press, Dbt. von Sion or Princeps, $10. Em- peror, $12. Stella. Figaro. Cynosure. $2. Grand Monarque. $8. The Leedham Bulb Co.. Santa Cruz. Calif. Bulbs. Tallas. 1 to l^-in.. $3 per 100: $2.3 per 1.000. Berrydale Exp, Gardens, HollanrI, Midi. Bulbs, Japanese lilies. Formosum. Gigantium. niultitlorum, etc McHutchtson & Co.. 17 Mur- ray St., New York. Bulbs, Lilium longiHoruni raultl.. 7-9, $50 per 1,000. Giganteum. 7-9. $65. Formosum, 7-9. $05. Buds. 76 Bai^lay St.. New York. Chinese sacred lilies. $3 per 100: $25 per 1.000. Dingee & Conard Co . . West Grove. Pa . _ Bulbs, all kinds. J. M. Tborburn & Co., 33 Barclay St.. New York, Bulbs, all florists' varieties. H. E. Fiake Seed Co., Faneuil Hall Squ are. Boston. Bulbs, of all binds. Henry F. Michell Co., Pliilndclphia. Bulbs, of all kinds. Jas. Vick's Sons, Rocb- ester. N. Y. CACTI, Cacti. Over 100 v.Trieties of cacti, from $7 per 100 up. Write for 2S-page catalogue and prices 1»> the trade. Also Mexican Resurrec- tion plants. The Francis E. Lester Company, Dept. 9. Mesilla Pnrk. N. M. CANNAS. Cannas. fall or winter delivery. R. Vin- nent. Jr.. & Sons ro.. White Ma^sll. Md. CARNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. Medium Sized Plants. Per 100 Per 1.000 Uni'liantress $6.00 JSO.OO Victor.v 6.00 50.00 White Lawson 8.00 50.00 Pink Lawson R.flO iiO.OO Winsor 5.00 45.00 WIETOR BROS.. 51 Wabash Ave.. CTiicago. FIELU-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. 100 1.000 Enchantress $6.00 $.50.00 Winona 6.00 50.00 Aristocrat 4.00 35.00 DesPlaines Floral Co.. DesPlaines. 111. Carnations, tield-grown. Admiration. Scarlet Glow, Shasta. Sanf;amo. Mary Tolman. Con- nnest. Mrs. T. Ward. 1st size, $12 per 100; 2nd size. $S. Enchantress. $6 per 100. Vaughan's Greenhouses. Western Springs. 111. Carnations, White Perfection, Sarah Hill, Wliite Enchantress, $(i per 100; %'M per 1,000. Pink Lawson, Var. Lawson, Lawson-Enchautresa, W. H. Taft. $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. En- chantress. $5 per 100; $45 per 1.000. Small Victory. $4 per 100; $.35 per 1,000. Scheiden & S cboos, EvanstOD, III. Strong, clean, field-grown CARNATION PLANTS; Per lOO Boston Market ($30 per 1.000) $3.50 Enchantress 5.50 Nelson 4.00 Cash with order. Geo. Muno, 2512 Touhy Ave., Chicago . Carnation plants; 1.500 White Lawson. .$.> per 100; 1.400 Pink Lawson, ,$5 per 100; 100 Winona. $."► per 100; 100 Lawson-Enchantress, $5 per 100; 230 Queen Louise. 2nd size. $.■! per 100. These are all nice plants. Sunnyside Green- houses. 214 W. Main St.. Owosso, Mich. Carnations. 300 Winsor. I.IO Victory, 900 Winona, 100 White Enchantress, 3.50 Pink En- chantress. Hoerber Bros., 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Field-grown carnations. Rose Pink Enchant- ress. $0 per 100; $55 per 1.000. Cash with order. Harry lieinl. West Toledo. O. Carnations, Lawson. Enchantress. Lady Boun- tiful. $4 per 100; $40 per 1.000. Alfred Han- nah & Sons. Grand Rapids, Mich. Carnations, 10.000 Enchantress, 5,000 Beacon, $5 per 100. D. T. McCarthy & Sons, Lock- [lort. N. Y. Carnation, f hrlstmas Cheer. $15 per 100; $125 per 1.000. Henry Eichholz. Waynesboro. Pa. Carnation. 800 Apple Blossom, $6 per 100. Bard & Davis. Syr acuse. N. Y. Carnations. 100 tine Lawson plants for $3. Albert .T. Mueller. CnrHnville, 111. Carnation Sangamo, $12 per 100; $100 per 1.000. C hicago Carnation Co.. .Toilet. 111. Carnations. Bountiful. Carnegie, $4 per 100. .\. G. Prince. I owa City, la. r'arnations. F. Dorner & Sons Co.. Lafay- ctt e. Ind . ~C'arnations. Wood Bros., FIshkill. N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. THE BIG LEADERS. Pres. Taft (glisten- ing curly whitel; Gloria (the Enchantress); Mrs. W. E. Kelley (.yellow); also the Xmas dollar niakei-s. .T. Rosette and Golden Chad- wick, plants. $4: R. C. $3. Frost. Early Snow, Tonset. B. May. Nonin. Shaw. Engue- hard, plants, $2..50; R. C. $1.50. Prime stock, guaranteed. Cash only. The Union City Green- liouses. Union City. Pa. Chrysantliemums. Wliite Cloud, Pacific Su- preme. Golden Glow, Ivorv. Bailey, Klondike. Lulu. .$3 per 100. C. Eisele. 11th and West- niorealnd Sts., Philadelphia. Chrysanthemum. .Tennie Nonin. fine 2r^-inch. .1:2 per 100; $13 per 1 OOO. Geny Bros., 712 Church St.. Nashville. Tenn. Chrysanthemums. Charles H. Totty, Madison. N. J. Chrysanthemums, leading vars. Wood Broe.. Fishkill. N. Y'. Chrysanthemums. Elmer D. Smith & Co.. Ad rian. Mich. CLEMATIS. Clematis paoicnlata. strong. 3-year. 10 for $1; $7.50 per 100. F. A. Bailer, Blooming- ton. 111. Clematis paniculata. seedlings. 75c per 100. Sam'l V. Smith, 3323 Goodman St.. Phila- delphia^ Clematis paniculata, $10 per 100. C. Eisele. nt h and Westmoreland Sts.. Philadelphia. COLEUSES. Colons, leading vars. A. M, Herr, Lan- caster. Fa. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 414 The American Florist. Sept. ly. Colons Brllllano.v, Sin.. $1 per Aor..: $4 per 100. Colilen Bedilor. Voi-sHmn'eltll. etc., 2-tn.. S'J prr liHi. U. VhicoiU, Jr.. >V; Suns Co.. While Mnrsli. Mil. CSOTOMS. In. 1. HIS. :!.|n.. 20e eiicli; *:; per ilixs. ; 4-in.. :;.".e eiieli; $:\.M per ilnz. ; .".-In., (lOe eaeli; ?U per lloj.: (Mn., jl eaeli; .$tO per iloz.; "-in., ■-il.50 eueli: $1.'. per il"/. Viiusliau's Seeil Store. I'hiengo nnd New York. ^^ I'rotons. ;{x4 In.. .$."! to ?4 per doz. Anton Selinlthei<. I'liUese I'oint. I.. I. CYCLAMENS. L'.vchimeu. '2-m., $o.riO per 100; o-in., $1 per doa. ; $7 per 100; 4-in.. ^'2. per doz., $15 per 100. Vt. V. Augspurger & Sons Co., Bo.v 394, Peoria, 111. Cyclamen Persieum (.iiiraiiteuni, large flower- ing, mixed colors; lino busli.v stock. 4-in., $10 per 100. Cash. J. W, Miller, Shireniuustowu, Pa. Cyclamen, well grown, fine strain, 3-in,, $7 per 100; 4-iii.. $15 per 100. Skidclsky & Irwin Co., 1215 Betz Bklg.. Philadelphia. CyeliiLneu graniii. 4-in.. l.")C. (T .VschinauiJ, liUJ W. Ontiirio St.. Philadelphia. CINERARIAS. Ciueraria. 2V*-iu-i Bristol. Pa. %2 per 100. J. C. ScbniUlt. DAHLIAS. Dahlia Earl of I'embroiie, f^^ per 100; lield- yruwu, undivided rooly. Order today. Waguer I'ark Conservatories. Sidney. O. Dahlias. R. Vineeut. Jr., & Sous Co., White Marsh. Md. Dahlias. Pape & Bergman, Quedliuburg. Ger- mauy. DRACENAS. Drao^oa fragrans. For prices st-e advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Geo. Wittbold Co.. 737 Buckingham PL, Chicago. Draeoeiia indivisa. 44n.. $lu per 100; -•-in., $2 per 100; $li> per I.OOO. W'etlliu Floral Co., Horuell. N. Y. DracDcna indivisa, 4-in., $10 per 100. Geo. M, Emmaus. Newton. N. J. Dracaenas, from $1 to ^'6 each. Autou. Schul- theis. College Point. L. I. Dracaena Massaiigena and Liiidenii. 7-in., $2 each. J. A. Peterson. W*-stwood, Cincinnati. O. Dracseuas, N. J. Bobbinli A: Atkins, Rutherford, FERNS. Over million and a half of Fern Seedlings. Strong, healthy stock now ready for potting. Assortment .of 15 best varieties for fern dish tilling, my selection, $1 per 100; $9.50 per 1.000; ?S.oO per 1.000 in 25.000 and .$,s per 1,000 in 50.000 lots. Small orders of 100 and 200 can be sent by mail if desired, and postage if loc per 100 is remitted; Satisfaction and safe arrival guaranteed or money refunded. Cibotium Schiedei. 2-in.. $3.25 per doz.; $25 per 100; $240 per I.OOO; 5-in.. $1. and 6-in., $1.75 each. Assorted ferns for fern dishes. 2i,i-in.. $3 per 100; $25 per 1.000. J. F. ANDEIl- SOX. Fern Specialist, Short Hills. X. J. Ferns, Boston, 21'2-iu., $4.50 per 100; 4-in., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; 5-in.. $3 per doz.; $25 per 100. Whitniani. 2;4-in.. $5 per 100; 4-in., .$2 per doz.; $15 per 100; 5in.. $3 per doz.; $25 per 100. Ferns for dishes, asst., 2-in.. $3 per 100. Amerpohli. 2i>-in., $4.50 per 100. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co., Bo.t 304. Peoria, 111. HARDY IT^RNS. -idiantum pedatum (maidenhair). Asplenium Felix-fa™ina llady ferui. Onoclea sensibilis. Onoelea struthioptcris (ostrich fern), Osmunda cinnamonea (cinnamon fern). Osmunda Clay- tonima (interrupted fern). Pteris aquilina (brake fern). Sample specimens. 10c each. Write for prices on stated quantities. ^ Ludwig Mosbiek. Askov. Minn. Ferns froril bench: Boston and Elegantissima, 4-in.. 10c; 5-in.. 12U'C. Whitniani and Amer- pohli. 3. ,4 and 5-in.. Se. 12e. 1.5c. Scottil, 3- in.. Gc; 4-in.. 10c. Runners. Boston, Eligan- tissima, Scottii. $1 per 100. Whitman! and Amerpohli, $1.50. Byer Bros., Cliambersburg, Pa. Ferns. Elegantissima. improved. 6-in.. 50c; Specimen, .S-in. ferns. $1 each; 2ii-in.. $10 per 100. Elegantissima Compacta. 4-in., 25e; 3-in., ."lOe; 2i4-in., $10 per 100. Superhissima. 4-in., 25c: Specimens. S-inch pans. $1. F. R. Pier- son Co.. Tarry town-on-Hudsou, N. Y. Ferns. Boston. S'A-in., Gc. Whitmanl and Elegantissima, S-in.. lOc; 214-in., 5c. Piersoni and Elegantissima, 4-in., house Co.. Onarga, III. Ferns. .Tohn Scott. Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns, Boston. Soottll. Whitman!, Scholzeli, 4-in.. 250; 5, 5"^. imd ft-ln., 3oc to 50e. Ferns for disbi's, assortoil. 2^.'.-ln., .$3 per 100. G. Aschniaim. HH2 \V. Ontario St.. Philadelphiii. Ferns frutn bench. Boston. Piersoni. Whit- manl and Elegantissima, ready for 6 lo lO-in. pots. 40e to $1. Alosbiek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. FEUNS. Piersoni. Elegantissima, Barrowsi, AVhitmani, 2Vj-in.. $3 per 100. Seluginellu, 2i'2- in.. JfS; 3-in.. $5 per lUO. Wagner I'arU Con- servatories, Sidney, (.). Ferns, Boston. 2',.j-in.. $;i per 1.000. Whit- inani. 2>.j-in.. $5 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Mag- niflca, 2Vj-in., luc each. H. H. Burrows & Son, Whitman. Mass. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Geo. Witt- bold Co.. 737 Buckingham PI.. Chicago. Ferns, Bosl"ii, Harris type. Gin.. $0 per doz.; 7-in., $12; spe.-jui.-n,-^. Sin.. $24; 10-in., $30. J. A. Peterson. \\'esl;\ood, Cincinnati. 0. Nephrolepis Smithii. 3-in., 25c each; $15 per 100. William S. Clark, 1270 Bladensburg Rd., Washington. D. C. Ferns. For varieties and prices see advci- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Anton Scbul- tho is. Col le ge Point. L. I. Ferns. Whitman! . 4-in.. 25c; 5-in.. 35c. Bos- Ion, 5-in.. 25c. Geo. M. Emnians. Newton, N ■ J ■ Ferns for dishes, 2ii-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1.000. Frank Oechsllu. 4911 Quincy St., Cliicago. Noi'li. Giatrasii. '2\i-m., $2 per doz.; $12 per imi; $100 per 1.000. Geo. Giatras, 463 Summit Ave.. West Iloboken, N. J. FICUS. Ficus pandurata. 6-in.. $2.50 each; 7-in.. $3.50. Ficus ripens. 2-in., 50c per doz. ; 3-in., $1. Geo. Wittbold Co., T37 Buckingham PI., Chi- *;!lg0. Ficus pandurata. large plants. $2 to $5 each. J. A. Peterson. West wood. Cincinnati. O . Ficus, 4-in., 20c; 5-in.. 30c. Bver Bros., Chamheisbnrg. Pa. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, Nutt, Doyle. Perkins. Grant. I^ Favorite. R. C. $1.25; 2-jn.. .$2; 3-in., $4 per 100. Viaud, CosteUiue, Poitevine Joulin. Uicard. Buchner, R. C, $1.50; 2-in., $2.50; 3-in., $5 per 100. Mme. Salieroi. 2-in., $3 per 100. G. M. Emmans. Newto n. N. J. GEKAMUMS. Hi, 000 Beaute Poitevine from 2V.-in. pots, immediate delivery. $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1.000. Cash. The W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield, O. Ger a n iuras, R. C. S^ ~\. Nutt. $11. .jO per 1,000. Poitevine, $14. Ricard, $14. A. M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. Geraniums, rose. 3-iu.. $4 per 100. C. Eisele. 11th and Westmoreland Sts., 'Philadelphia. Geraniums, best sorts. E. G. Hill Co.. Uieh- mond. Iml. GREENS. Greens, dagger and fancy ferns. $1 per l.Ooo. Bronze and green galax. $1 per 1,000. Leu- cothoc sprays. $1 per 100; $7.50 per 1.000. Soutliern wild smilax. branch laurel, laurel fes- tooning, green and sphagnum moss, boxwood sprays. Henry M. Robinson & Co., 15 Prov- iuce St.. Boston. Mass. Greens, fancy and dagger ferns, $1.25 per 1.000. Galax, bronze and green. $1.25 per 1,000; 10.000, $7.50. Sphagnum Moss, large bales. $1.25; Leucothoe Sprays, $1 per 100; l.MO. $7.50. Boxwood, 35c per bunch, 50 lbs. $S..50. .Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, Inc., 3S-40 Broadway. Detroit, Mich, ^ Greens, southern wild smilax. Log mosses, natural and perpetuated. E. A. Beaven, Ever- green. Ala, Greens, evergreen, fanc.v and dagger ferns, bronze and green galax. Geo. C'otsonas & Co., 50 W. 2Sth St.. New Y'ork. Greens, cut palmetto and cycas leaves, ga- lax, leucothoe. ferns, mosses, etc. Kervan Co., 113 W. 28th St.. New York. Greens, laurel wreathing, sheet moss, galax. leucothoe and ferns. Swan & Cheggin, Roan Mountain, Tenn. Sphagnum moss, per bale. 75e; 10 bales. $0.50. Chas. F. Uecke. New I.,ondon. Wis. Holly. T. J. Eubank. Brown's Store. Va. HARDY PLANTS. HARDY PLANTS. -Ml of the most desiralilo kinds. Give list of wants and we will quote prices. Wagner Park Conservatories. .Sidney, O. Hardy Perennials. Special prices on field- grown stock. Mosbiek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, 111. Herbaceous plants. Bobbink & Atkins, Ruth- erford. N. J. German iris, 50 vors., $6 per 100. Japan Ins, 10 vars.. $,S per 100, Bobbink & Atkins, Itillherfiird. N. .7. HELIOTROPES. Heliotrope. 2i/,-in.. $2..",() per 100. Diosbick (Treen huuse Co.. Onarga. 111. "loauiuK ,,,^!^'U'"''"I'"' Centelleur. $10 per 100. l_iilJ_(Jo.. Richmond. Ind. HYDRANGEAS. E. G. lljilnin^-i-a Arhorescens Grandillora Alba, We Iiavi. tile largest stock of strong 2 and 3-year- old plants in America, at attractive prices In- spection of stock desired, E, Y. Teas, Center- ville. In d. Hydrangea Otaksa. 4-in., pot-grown 4 to 7 Imanches $12 per 100. Skidelsky & Irwin Co., 121.. Betz BIdg.. Philaileliiliia. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Jerusalem cnerries. heavy Beld-grown plums $S per 100. MosbKk Greenhouse Co., Onarga', Jerusalem cherries, 4-in., $7 per 100 5 u" .Vngspurger & Sons Co.. Box 394. Peoria . 111. Jerusalem cherries, 2V,-in.. $5 per 1 000 G Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia.' LILACS. Lilacs. Jacs Smits. Ltd.. Naarden. Hollan d. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import. Lily of the valley |iips. McHutchison & Co., li Murray St.. ,\ew Yor k. Lily of the valley. Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naar- den. Holland. Lily of toe valley. Otto Maun, Leipzig, Saxony, German .v. From Storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage. J. M. Thorburn & Co.. 33 Barclay St.. New York. Lily of the valley, cold storage, $12.50 per l.oOd. Buds. 70 BarcLay St.. New York. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Muslirooni Spawn. Ijambert's Pure Culture. AmiM-icui Spawn Co.. St. Panl. Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock, blue spruce, berried plants, climbing plants, clematis, conifers, evergreens, funkias, Japan maples, hydrangeas. Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naarden, Holland. Nursery stock, evergreens, shade aud orna- mental trees, shrubs, vines, trained dwarf and standard fruit trees, grape vines, small fruits. Bobbin k & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. Nursery si'.ck. i.-onifers, boxwwHis, azaleas, rhododendrons, forest and fruit trees, hedge plants, etc. S. A. Vosters & Sons, Riel. llol- land. Nursery stock, lartic trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlooks. Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia. Nurserv stock arbor vitae (Thuya occident- alism 3 to 4 ft.. 4 to 5 ft. trees. The Wm. n. Moon Co.. Morrisville. Pa. Nursery stock, ornamental trees and shrubs. W. ^- T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y. ORCHIDS. orciiids, importers, exporters, growers and b.i bridists. Sander. St. Albans. England; New York office, room 721, 25S Broadway. Orchids, all commercial, cattleyas and nov- elties. Carilio vK: Baldwin. Seeaueus. N. J. Orchids. Largest stock in the country. Julius Roebrs Co.. Rutherford. N. J. Orchids, loading liinds. Gretseh & Ordonez Bros.. .52 W. 2Stb St.. New York. Orchids of all kinds mit. N. J. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- PANSIES. SCO. 000 Brown's Improved Giant Prize Pan- si.'s. line stock plants, $3 per 1.000; $2.50 in 5.(100 lots; mixed and separate colors. Cash w ith order. Peter Brown. Lancaster. Pa. Pansies. select strains, flue plants and colors. $3 per 1,000: 2.000 for $5. Write for special prices in quantity. F. A. Bailer, Bloomington. in. Pansy plants, 50c per 100; $2.00 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware. O. PALMS. Palms, Cocos Wedd.. 214-in.. $2 per doz.: $15 per 100. Kentia Bel., Gin., $1.25 each: 4-in.. $.35 per ]IX>; 2Vi-in.. $10. D. tJ. Aug- spurger & Sons Co., Box o04, Peoria, III. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us Aliout It igio. The American Florist. 415 PALMS. Keutia Bel.. IS to 20 inch, heavy, $5 per (]oz. Areca, 2Vn-foot, $7.50 per doz. Phcenis Roebeleni, 5-in. pots, S7..W per doz. Wngner F'iirk Conservatories. Sidney, p. I'ttlnis. For varieties and priees see adver- tiseiuMjit elsewhere in this issue. Geo. Witt- bold I'n.. 7o7 Buckingham PI.. C hicago. Paims. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment plsi^where in this issue. Anton Schultheis, - Point. L. I. KentlTiT Meilutehison to.. 17 Murray St.. Xew York. Palms. Kentias. Joseph Heacock Co., Wyu- cote. Pii. Palms. J.iliu Scott. Rutland Rd., and E -l.".th St.. Brooklyn. N. Y. P;ili!i. Bni.hiiik \- Atkins. Rutherford. N. .1. P AND AN US. Pandanns Veitehu. 4-in.. ."»0c eiicli; .'jiu per iloz.-. 7-in.. $2.50 each; $30 per doz. Geo. Wi tll - MJd Co.. 737 Buckingham PI. . Cliicago. P n ndanus Veitchii. SVi-in., $1 each; (J-in., %\.2T^\ 7-in.. $l..=i0: S-iu.. $3. Anton Schultheis, ( '..lloL-^- Point. L. I. Pauilanns Veitchii. $2, $.3 and $4 each: large l'lant>. J. A. Petersen. Westwood. Cincinnati. PEONIES. Pc'inie.-^. Very reduced prices for large plants of all the best French varieties. List free. I'csseit. Peony Specialist. 'Chenonceaux. F ranee. Dicer's peonies. For varieties and prices see advi-rlisfment elsewhere in this issue. H. A. l>reer. Inc.. 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Peouie?. large collection, distinct named kinds and colors. %l for 10; $S per 100. F. A. Bailer. I'.Innmingtnn. 111. Pfiiiii.'s. McHutchisou & Co.. 17 Murray St., New Y'>rk. Peonies. 1st prize white. ?15 per 100: pink. Sifl; red, $10. Wagner Park Conservatories. Sid- ney. O. Peonies. Send for list and prices. Vaugh- an's Se>r-d Si ore. Chicago and New Y' ork. IV.ini'-s. leading vars. Gilbert H. Wild, Sur- c. . xif. Mo. Peoiii.'s. all vars. Jaes Smits, Ltd., Naar- ■b-n. nolland. Pcniiifs only by the wholesale. Best 100 vaiieii's. J. F. Roseufield. West Point. Neb. PEPPERS. Christmas peppers. 2i;-in.. $2.."fn per 100; 3-in., $•'.. FrunU Oechsliu, 4011 Quiucy St., Chicago. Celestial peppers. 4-iu., $7 per 100. D. tJ. Augspurger &. Sons Co., Box .304, Peoria. 111. P OINSETTIAS. Pwins.-ttias, 3-in.. $5 per 100. C. Eisele. lllh ami W.stmoreland Sts.. Philadelphia. P< 'inset tia i doublet, 3-in., 2nc eaeli; $1.5 per liXi. William S. Clark, 1270 Bladensburg Uoad. Washington. D. C. "poiusettiasT 2Vj-in.. $4 per lOOl Cash with order. Harry Heinl. West Toledo, O. PRIMULAS. Primula Obconica, Ronnorfer's Hybrids, the best in existence, graodiflora and gigantla in 10 selected var., good value, $3 per 100; 500 or more $2.50 per 100. Cash. Henrv Schmidt, 40S Fulton St.. Weehawken, P. P.. N. J. Primulfl from 2-in. pots, frame-grown, no better strain in existence. OBCONICA GRANDI- FLORA. Uondsdorfer and Latraann's unrivaled hybrids. 14 colors or mixed. 2c. KEWENSIS. 3c. J. L. Schiller. Toledo. O. Primroses. Chinese and Forbesi. 2^4-111-. $1-75 per 100; $15 per 1.000. Obconica. alba, rosea. $2 per 100. Ob. Gigautia, $3. Jos. H. Cun- ningham. Delaware. O. Primr-xington. Ky. Primula obconica. 4~in., 10c; 5-in., 15c. G. Aschmnnn. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Primulas. Chinese and Obeonica, 2V,-in., $2 per 100. J. C. Schmidt. Bristol, Pa. Chiuf-st.' primroses, 3i^>-in.. $5 per 100. Frank Oechslin. 4011 Qnin'cy St.. Cliicago. PRIVET. Privet. California, 1 and 2-year plants. Cbas. Blapk, Ilii-htstown. K. J. RHODODENDRONS. Rh.KlorU'TKlrmis. Mi-IIii(i-liisou & Co.. 17 Mur- r;i.v St., Nert"' York. Rhodotlendi'ons. Holland. Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naarden. RESURRECTION PLANTS. UesuiTection Plants. — We are strictly head- quarters for the Mexican resurrection plant, and ship all over the world. Dormant plants, guar- anteed to "resurrect," .f2 per 100. delivered; $10 per 1,000: 5.000 at «S.50: 10.000 at $S: 1,000 weigh about 45 pounds. Also cacti. The Francis E. Lester Company, Dept. 9. Mesilla Park. N. M . ROSES. ROSES, cut flower varieties. 2 1.4 -in. pots; White La France. Mme. Abel Chatenay. Killar- ney. Etoile de France, Golden Gate, Helen i;ouId. $3.50 per 100. Also M. Neil and Kaiser- in, 3»/-fin- Pots. $4 per 100. Wagner Park Con- servatories. Sidney. O. ^ Ri>ses. 300 Brides. 200 Maids, strong 4-in. stock. .f;5 per 100; lot for $1S cash. John A. Keller. Lexington. Ky. Roses. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement on front cover, this issue. VaugUan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York . Hoses on own roots, budded, bedding. H. P.*s hybrids and teas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Roses. Newport Fairv. 50c each; $20 per 100. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford. N. J. liosi's. McHutchison & Co., 17 Murray St., New York. New Rambler (violet blue). EUwanger & Bar ry. Rochester. N. Y. Roses a specialty. Dingee & Conard Co. . We st Grove. Pa. Roses. Bride, Maid. G. Gate, Killarney, 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton. N. J. Roses, grafted Pink Killarney. 3Vj-'H-. lOe. Poehlmnnn Bros. Co., Morton Grove. III. Roses, hybrid perpetuals and ramblers. Jack- son & Perkins Co.. Newark. N. J. Roses, leading varieties. Leedle Floral Co.. Spring^eld . 0. Roses, .3-in. Wood Bros.. Fishkill. N. Y. Roses. Chas. H. Totty. Madison. N. J. SALVIAS. Salvia Bonfier, 3-in., $3 per 100. C. Eisele. 1 1th and Westmoreland Sts.. Philadelphia. SEEDS. Seeds. Quality Christmas sweet peas. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Arthur T. Boddington, 342 W. 14tb St.. New York. Seeds, onions, lettuce, sweet peas, carrot, celery, leek, mustard, parsley, parsnip, radish, salsify. C. C. Morse & Co., 4S-o6 Jackson St., San F rancisco. Calif. Seeds, beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, beet, turnip, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn.; East Jordan. Mich.; Sister Bay, Wis. Seeds, the Ken il worth Strain of giant pan- sies. For varieties and prices, see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. Seeds. Vaughan's giant-flowered cyclamen. For varieties and prices see advertisement else- where in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds, specialties. Stocks, pansies. cycla- mens, etc. Pape & Bergmann, Quedlinburg. Germany^ Seeds, Phoenix Roebeleni. Sander T. Mell- strom, Representative, 235 Broadway, New York. The Best Seeds for Dealers. Truckers, Plant Growers. Get price list from Francis Brill, Growe r, Hempstead, N. Y. Seeds, onion, lettuce, radish, sweet peas. etc. Pieter s-Wheeler S eed Co.. Holli ster. Calif. Seed, pansy. 1.000 seeds. 25c; 1 oz., $2.25. H. Wrede. Luneburg. Germany. Seeds, natural grass, clover and tree seeds. Conrad Appel. Darmstadt. Germany. Seed, pansy, giant, oz., bam. Delaware. O. Jos. H. Cunning- Sccrl. crimson clover. Bnlfinioi-e. Md. Bolgiano & Son, Seeds of all kinds. H. E. Fiske Seed Co., Boston. Seeds, all kinds. Bridgman's Seed Ware- hou se. 37 E. 10th St.. New York. Seeds. Landreth Seed Establishment, Bloom- dfil e Farms. Bristol. Pa. Seeds. Viek's Quality. James Vick's Sons. Rochester, N. Y. Seeds of all kinds. W. W. Johnson & Son, Lt d .. Boston. Englan d^ Seeds, all kinds. ,T. M. Thorburn & Co.. 33 Ba rela y St.. New Y'ork. Seeds, flower of all kinds. O. V. Zangen. Hoboken. N. J. S^'eds. Stokes" standards. 219 Market St.. Pbiladclphiii. Contract Growers. Seeds, sweet peas, tomatoes, Lima beans, lettuce, asters, cosmos and other flower seeds John Bodger & Sons, Gardena, Calif. Seeds, beans, cucumber, tomato, radish, pea, iMusk melon, squash, watermelon, sweet corn ^- M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. Seeds, lettuce, onions, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena. Waldo Rohuert. Gilroy. Calif. Seeds, grower and exporter of vegetable, flower and farm seeds. Henry Mette, Qued- linburg. Germ any. Seeds. Growers for the wholesale trade only. Braslan Seed Growers' Co.. San Jose. Calif. Seeds, field, garden and flower. Routzahn Seed Co., Arroyo Grande. Calif. Seeds, sweet peas. Anton Zvolanek. Bound- brook. N. J. SMILAX. 150 3-inch Smilax. Will exchange for Spren- geri seedlings. Albert J. Mueller. Carlinvllle, Smilax. Wood Bros.. Fishkill, N. \. ' SPIRE AS. Spireas. .T. Smits. Ltd.. Naarden. Holland. STOVE PLANTS. Stovi' plants and crotons. Finest collection. ■Tnlius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Vegetable plants: t'abbage. All Head, Suc- cession, Second Early, Early Summer. Flat Patch. Surehcad. Danish Round and Ballhead. 20c per 100; $1 per 1.000. Celerv: White I'lume. Golden Self Blanching. Giant Pascal. Golden Heart, Boston Market, 20c per 100: $1 per 1.000. B. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White .Marsh. Md. Lettuce. Grand Rapids and Big Boston, $1 per 1.000. Parsley, Double Curled, 25c per •100; $1.25 per 1.000. Cabbage, Premium Flat Dutch, Danish, Ball Head, Sure Head, etc.. T.jc per 1.000 in any quantity. Give us .vour order. We can please you. Elmer RawHngs, Wholesale Grower. Olean. N .Y. Celery and Cabbage, $1 per 1,000; $7.50 per 10.000. Parsley, $1.50 per 1,000, J. C. Schmidt, B ristol, Pa. VIOIETS. _^ Violets, Princess of Wales, strong, out of 3'i;-in. pots. $3..50 per 100: 2i.^in.. goo^w_J^ Boilers. Chicago House Wrecking €0., a5th & Iron Sts., Chicago. Wilks' self-feeding hot water boilers. S. Wilks Mfg. Co.. 3503 Shields Ave., Cliicago. Boilers, all sizes. Kroesehell Bros. Co., 452 W. Mrie St.. Chicago. Boilers for greenhouses. Gibliu & Co., Ulica, N. Y. Boilers, Lord ^ Buruham Co., Irviuglou, N. Y. Boilers. Hitchings & Co.. Elizabeth. N. J. Gem City Return Tubular Firebox boilers. The Gem City Boiler Co.. Dayton, O. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material. Cypress Is far more dur- able than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men furnished to superintend erection when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Ne- pouset, Boston, Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress semi-iron frame or truss houses. Hot- bed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway. New York. Building material, cypress sash bars, green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Monlnger Co.. 902 Black- hawk St., Chica go. Cypress for greenhouse construction, benches, etc. Baker-Wakefield Cypress Co., Ltd., Plat- tenville. La. -^ Building material, greenhouse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- ington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 2(>42 Shef- field Ave.. Chicago. Building material, Louisiana cypress, pecky cypress, hotbed sash. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1357 Flushing Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway. N. Y. COAL. Coal, Sunshine, Indiana Brazil Block. Poca- hontas, W. Virginia Splint, Youghiogheny and Southern Illinois. R. €. Whltsett Coal & Min- i ng Co., 355 Dearborn St., Chicago. Coal, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Covey -Durham Coal Co., 215 Dearborn St., Chi- cago^ Coal, the better grades of Indiana and Illinois. Harrisburg-Franklin Coal Co., Fisher Bldg., Chi- cago. _^_^__ GLAZING POINTS. Glazing points: See the point? Hold glass firmly. Peerless glazing points are the best. No rights or lefts. Bos of 1.000 points, 75c. Postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., P hiladelphia. Siebert's zinc never-rust glazing points, 2 sizes, % and %. 40c per lb.; 16c extra by mail; 7 lbs., $2.50; 15 lbs., $5 by express. Randolph & McClements, Baum and Beatty Sts., Pittsburg. Pa. Glazing points. Lord & Burnham special glaz- ing nails (points). Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway. New York . Siebert's zinc glazing points, 40c per lb. ; 5 lbs.. $1.85; 20 lbs.. $7. Vaugban's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction of all kinds and con- servatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co., Western Ave. and 26th St.. Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of erery type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. Greenhouse construction, cypress roof ma- terial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- inger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, semi-iron greenhouses, new truss houses. Iron frame houses. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co.. N. Tonawanda, N. Y. GUTTERS Gutters. Jennings' improved iron gutters. DilU*r. Caskey &. Keen, 6th and Berk Ste.. Philadelphia. ^ Gutters, east-iron. Lord & Burnham Im- proved V-shaped gutter with drip gutter attach- ment. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway. New York. Gutters, Garlanil's. A gutter with a reputa- tion. Geo. M. Garland Co.. Des Plaines, 111. INSECTICIDES. The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder, $3 per bag 100 lbs. The H. A. Stoothoff Co., Mount Vernon. N. Y. Fresh tobacco stems, in bales. 200 lbs., $1.50; 500 lbs., $3.50; 1,000 lbs.. $6.50; ton. $12. Scharff Bros.. Van Wert. Ohio. Insecticides. Carmen's An ti pest Insecticide and fungicide, $1.50 per gal. Perfection Chem. Co.. Flushing, N. Y. Alphine, $1 per qt.; $2.50 per gal. Geo. B. Talmadge, Inc., Madison. N. J. JUMPING BEANS. Mexican Jumping Beans. A great natural curiosity; placed in a warm place in show window will jump for weeks, and draw cus- tomers; $5 per 1,000; 60c per 100. mailed. J. A. McDoell, Mexico City. Mex. MISCELLANEOUS. Meyer green silkaline, $1.25 per lb., 8 spools to lb. Meyer violet thread for violets, $1.25 per doz. spools of 500 yards each. John C. Meyer Co.. 14^19 Middlesex St.. Lowell. Mass. New Imported Florists' Baskets. The Rade- lein Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave. and Huron St., Chicago. The Mastin Automatic Whitewash and Spray- ing Machine. J. G. Mastin & Co., 3124 W. Lake St., Chicago. Model extension carnation support; galvanized rose stakes, igoe Bros., 26G N. 9th St.. Brook- lyn, N. Y. Muller's double improved carnation support. O. A. Muller. Ambler. Pa. Plant bed cloth, waterproof sheeting, hay caps. etc. Henry Derby, 123 F. Chambers St.. New York. Cut flower and design boxes, all sizes. C. C. Pollworth Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Florists' tags. Dennison Mfg. Co.. Boeton, New York. Philadelphia. Chicago. St. Louis. Richmond carnation supports. Eagle Machine Works, Richmond. Ind. Tile benches and tile bottoms. The Camp Condu it Co., C l eveland . O. Pulverized Sheep Manure. Sheep's Head Brand. Natural Guano Co.. Aurora, ill. Pillsbury's Carnation Staples. 50c per 1.000. postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury. Galesburg, lU. PIPE. Pipe, iron fittings, etc., galvanized Iron sash hinges, screw eyes, screw hooks, U-bolts, gal vanized iron buckles and wires. Fittings for purlin and ridge supports. Foley Mfg. Co.. Western and 26th, Chicago. Pipes and fittings, cast iron and wrought pipe, valves, elbows, pipe hooks, automatic air headers, etc. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broad- way. New York. __^ . Wrought pipe and fittings, heating bolters. valves. McArdle & Cooney. 507 Arch St., Phlla del phia. Iron fittings, patent iron bench fittings and roof supports. Diller, Caskey & Keen, 6tb and Berk Sts., Phi ladelphia. ^ Pipe, valve fittings. Chicago House Wreck in g Co.. 35th and Iron Sts.. Chicago. Pipe and fittings. S. Jacobs & Sons. 135T Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y.. POTS, PANS, ETC. "NUF SED." Best red pots are made by Geo. E. Feustel. Fairport. Iowa. Pots, before buying write for prices. Geo. Keller & Sons. 2614-22 Herndon St., Chicago. Pots. Florist red. Peters & Reed Pottery Co.. Zanesville. 0. Pots. Syracuse red. Syracuse Pottery Co.. Syracuse. N. Y. Pots. Standard, all sizes. A. F. Kohr. 2934- GS N. Leavitt St.. Chicago. The Red Pot. C. C. Pollworth Co. AU roadi connect wi th Milwaukee. STAKES. Cane Stakes. Standard grade. 6 to 8 feet, per 100. 85c; 500 for $3; $5.50 for 1.000. Pipe stems, about 6 feet, per 100. 60c; per 1.000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reterence Department, Write Us Aliout II igio. The American Florist. 417 That Burnham With Hub Connections Just the boiler for greenhouses, especially in shallow cellars, as the flow pipe hub connections ;\re no higher than the top of tht- boiler itself. This means a lot of trouble ami expense saved in making connections. Then after your connections are made, the Burnham will keep money in your pocket through the coal it saves. This hub boik-r is made in 16 sizes. Heats 2,800 sq. ft. to 27,6(10 sq. ft. Irvington, New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Cliicago, N. Y. St. James BIdg. Tremont Bldg. Heed BIdg. The Roolcery Lord & Burnham Co., Ihe Grandeur of Flowers. In all the history of the world noth- ing has given more pleasure to the eye and the mind of man than the wonder- ful array of colors with which nature has kindly showered us. The simple and pleasing task of raising flowers for the edification of strained eyes and weary minds is second to no other. The inspiration produced by a neat dis- play of flowers can be likened to the steadfast ambitions of youth. Picture to yourself the sitting room of a home where the wife has decorated the win- dows with an array of flowers. A few home-made boxes covered with coat of paint, and some sod of earth, and the essentials are at hand. The pleasure ■of the woman in the care of such a The Standard Steam Trap Has established a record tar above that of any other trap for florists; being very simple, dur- able and easily taken care of. Catalognes of the Trap, Duplex Gutter, and Standard Ventilat- ing Machinery, mailed free apoM application. niPPARD. Yotingstown. garden is nothing compared to the de- light of the head of the family as he asks, "Well, mother, how is the garden today?" Greenhouse Construction By Prof, L. R Taft. Price $1.50 AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. 418 The American Florist. Sept. ij, The Allied Trades DesorlptlTB particulars— with drawings or photographs, if possible— of any new appa- ratus or deTio« which mav prove helpful to the trade are solicited for t"his department. Cord and Twine at Full Weight. The following from an upholstery trade publication will be of interest to many of our readers at this time : President Nathaniel McGrane, of the D. P. Winne Company, 121 Worth street, New York, has done a lot of work in standardizing the cordage business. He has introduced a series of tests hy which a purchaser can get exactly the weight and- tension of cord or twine wanted for any purpose, frequently at a revolution in his cord and twine buying methods, but many times at a remarkable saving in cost. Now Mr. McGrane is doing yeoman work in putting into practice a re- versal of the cordage trade policy that has obtained for years. The letter he is sending to the larger consumers of cord and twine is as follows : "Our new standard is 16 ounces of twine to the pound. Trade custom has been to weigh paper, burlap, woolen reels and all coverings, and charge as twine. We welcome this opportunity, and to show our appreciation for your trade we will guarantee all tai-e de- ducted on twine you may purchase from us. Many manufacturers are fighting hard to retain old "trade custom," and we ask for your co-op- eration to weigh all goods carefully. Thanking you for your repeated favors, we remain," etc. Two or three manufacturers, includ- ing the Linen Thread Company, have announced that they deduct all tare on these goods, but many manufacturers do not, and still charge cord and twine prices for the burlap, paper, woolen reels, barrels, etc. Notwithstanding that the new practice among manu- facturers is not general, the D. P. Winne Company, as extensive deal- ers, have taken the bull by the horns and are buying all their goods with tare deducted from weight, and sell- ing exactly 10 ounces of cord and twine for a pound, .even though some manufacturers have not adopted this new practice. If buyers will see that they receive 16 ounces of cord and twine to the pound, exclusive of package, wrapping, etc., and only take cord and twine under these conditions, they will assist this excellent trade reform. But they will be sure of getting this weight, and a cord or twine assured to be, by test, exactly adapted to their require- ments, by connecting with the D. P. Winne Company. A recent letter of Mr. McGrane's to the Cordage Trade Journal is as follows : The obstinate stand taken by some manufacturers on the now all import- ant subject of having them issue re- vised price lists based on their guar- anteeing to deliver 16 O'inces of twine to the pound rather suggests a con- dition a little like the Irishman's pig. You must make him tliink you want him to go to Dublin in order to get him into Cork. WHY ARE WE SUCCESSFUL IN Greenhouse Construction ^^ Becau.se we know how to do it and apply to the subject BB scientific knowledge regarding all the strains and con- ditions in a greenhouse as well as a wide experience in all kinds of construction. Write for Bulletins. King Construction Co., NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. B^« Get Our Estimate at Once. ^°:^r*' o^Itr^"""" We can sliip promptly Louisiana Red Cypress Greenhouse Material I steel Gutters, Trusses, Purlins, Pipe, Fittings, Ventilating Mactiinery, Hot Bed Sasli, Pecky Cypress. Western Ave. and 26th St. CHICAGO. The Foley Manufacturing Co.> I Cattle Manure in Ba^s Shredded or Pulverized Pure — dry — uniform and reliable, ^ The best of all manures for the ^r\ greenhouse. Florists all over the country are using it instead of rough manure. Pulverized Sheep Manure ^Absolutely the best Sheep Manure on the market. Pure manure and noth- faiK else. The best fertilizer for carnations and for liquid top-dressing. Unequalled for all field use* Write for circulars and prices. The Pniverized Manure Company 32 Union Stock Yards, Chicago Sheep's Head Brand Pulverized Sheep Manure The Ideal Plant rood tor Florlsti. Write ti day for Prices and Booklet. NATURAL GUANO COMPANY, Aurora, ll|. Many are just pretending that it is an abuse being forced upon them and that they cannot afford to give away paper, burlap, tubes, cones, reels or barrels as is called for to pack twine as fits the trade requirements. But they are reminded that the new idea of delivering 16 ounces of twine to the pound is with the understanding, that all admit, prices must be advanced to a basis .so that the manufacturers will be paid for all the paper, burlap, paper tubes, paper cones, wooden reels, bar- ^^ Has stood the test of over a Quarter i'f a Century. THOMSON'S Vine, Plant and Vegetable MANURE UNRIVALLED Vines, Tomatoes. Cucumbers, all Flowering. Foliaeeand Fruit bearins Plants. Vegetables. Lawns, etc. The result of many years practical experience. PERFECT PLANT FOODS Sold by Leading AmerKan Seedsmen. Thomson's Special Chrysanthemum and Topdressing Manure Freight paid on quantities. Write for our special offer to the American trade pamphlets, agents* circulars, etc.. to sole makers, WM. THOMSON 6 SONS, Ltd., Tweed Vineyard, Clovenfords. Scotland Mention the American Florist wheti writing Evergreen Brand FlowerFertilizer Best plant food and most readily available. 12-lb. cans ^2.00 each. Other sizes pro rata. For further particulars address D. D. JOHNSON CO., Man'frs.^ 64-66 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Mention the American Florist when writing Hardwood Ashes BEST FERTILIZER Florists, Nursery- men and Seedsmen can use. Write for prices. 6E0R6E STEVENS, Peterborough, Ont., Can. Mention the American Florist ir/icn writinfi igio. The American Florist. 419 The Kroeschell Boiler. Will pive you more heat with the same pipln? required by othi r boilers, and with less fuel. The Kroeschell Generator. We can ship any size at once. More Kroeschell boilers ^ r\ and generators used for 'U greenhouse heating than any other make. 0^= Replaced over 1500 cast iron boilers in the short period of six years. Teiegrapii Your Order. KROESCHELL BROS. CO. 452 W. Erie St., CHICAGO. Gives more pressure than others and holds it. -HIGH GRADE- STEAM COAL THE BEST PRODUCTS OF West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois WRITE FOR PRICES. Govey-Durham Goal Go., 215 Dearborn St,, CHICAGO. rels or any other package used to put up goods to fit trade requirements. They then fall back with the argu- ment that they will not destroy old trade custom. Remind them that our New York city authorities are foi-cing- the issue and exacting honest weights and their answers are not fit for publi- cation. Challenge any one of these manufac- turers to put their views in black and white, so they can be read by all who are interested in this honest subject, and they refuse. Trade is being reflected upon by the delays of manufacturers to properly adjust this most important subject. As soon as it is settled you will find trade more healthy and vigorous. IlUnois Coal StriKe Ended. Chicago. — With an aggregate loss of nearly $20,000,000 sustained by coal operators of Illinois, and a loss in wages of about $13,000,000 sustained by miners, the five months' strike in the coal fields of this state came to an end with the signing of documents at the final peace conference last week at the headquarters of the Illinois Coal Operators' association, Fisher building. By the terms of this act the miners get virtually all they fought for, in- cluding payment of shot firers' wages by the operators and differentials of three cents a ton in Franklin and Wil- liamson counties and two cents a ton in northern Illinois. The settlement affects the entire state of Illinois, ex- cept two districts, whose operators se- ceded from the association and signed A Light House is the Only Right House and you don't have to look twice to ser how lijjht this house is. It is our Flat Iron Ralter Con struct i-^n— strong rigid, durable—the result of years of expr'ience in the devi-lopmiiit of high grade greenhouses. You caODOt afford to go ahead with thr building of your houses until you have investigated our method of building theni. Drop us a line. Designing and Sales Office 70 Broadway New Yoilc Gen'l Offices and Factory, Elizabeth. N. J. Hitchlngs aCompaityli niARRISBURG=FRANKLIN COAL CO? Fisher Building, CHICAGO. The Better Grades Only of INDIANA AND ILLINOIS COALS Preparation and Quality as They Should Be. ■ up the Peoria agreement previously. By the terms of this agreement the miners will gain .$4,000,000 annually under the new increased wage scales. It was regarded as the greatest victory ever gained by organized coal miners. As a result of the settlement a force of 44,000 miners will return to work as soon as the mines are made ready for operation. The new contract will run until April 1, 1912. Under the new wage scales the men will receive an average increase of eight cents a ton. The chief factors in this increase are a general increase of three cents a ton for all miners and a raise of 5.55 per cent for shot firers, engineers, firemen, pumpmen, day la- bor, yardage, and dead work. In ad- dition to the raise of three cents a ton, the miners in Franklin and Wil- liamson counties will get an extra raise 420 The American Florist. Sept. 77, WILKS' Hot Water Boilers AM THX MOST ICONOMICAL Boiler for Greenhouses No Night Fireman Required wiUoar SELF-FEEDING HOT WATER BOILERS. Send for Catalog and Prices. S. WILKS MFG. CO., 3603 Sbleldl Ave. CHICAGO. of three cents a ton, making it a raise of six cents a ton in those two counties. In the "long wall" mines in the north- ern field the miners will get an extra raise of two cents a ton, making the increase there five cents a ton. In the Ellisville mines, the men will get a mining rate of 69 cents a ton, which is a raise of seven cents a ton. A rate of $2.36 a clay for eight hours" work was granted firemen in the northern field mines. This is an increase of 15 per cent. Added to the average of eight cents a ton that will go to the miners there will be from two to three cents a ton more to the cost of production by reason of the expensive safety ap- pliances and fire fighting apparatus the mine owners are compelled by law to install in their mines. While the min- ers will get the benefit of these appli- ances they will not have to pay for them. As a result of the increased cost of production it is likely that the price of bituminous coal will be boosted 15 cents a ton at least to reimburse the operators for the new costs of in- creased wages and safety appliances. Reports originating at Kansas City, Mo., promulgate news that the coal strike in the southwest, affecting about 38,000 miners, has been settled, miners winning. PRICES ON CARLOAD LOTS. F. 0. B. Chicago. Mines. Sullivan and Greene— —Steam Lump $2.80 $2.00 — Screenings 2.40 1.60 Clinton — —Steam Lump 2.70 2.00 —Mine-run 2.40 l.TO — Screenings 2.40 1.70 Pocahontas and New Kiver — —Lump and Egg 3.95 1,90 —Mine-run S.30 1.2.j Smolieless (B. & 0. and Tug River) — —Lump and Egg 3.95 1.90 — Mine-run 3.30 1.23 Hocking Valler — — lU-inch Lump 3.25 1.60 Ivanawha — — 11,4-inch Lump 3.50 1.80 Youghiogheny — —114-inch Lump 3.50 1.00 — I'i-inch Lump 3.35 1.43 Wbat is a Gardener? The Duke of Bedford, who was rep- resented by his agent, was summoned before Mr. Marsham, at Bow Street Police Court, August 3, for employ- ing five male servants without having proper licenses for them. Mr. Pick- ford supported the summons on be- half of the London County Council. Mr. Bodkin appeared for the delena- ant. Mr. Pickford stated that the five men in question were employed as gardeners by the Duke of Bedford, their duties being to attend to Bed- ford Square Gardens, Ridgmount Street Gardens, and a number of spaces at the end of houses on the Bedford estates. There were shrubs, plants and flowers in the gardens, and The Superior Standard RETURN FLUE FIRE BOX BOILER contains more heating surtace, and less water space than any other steel boiler. Vi of the beatJDK surface is in the tubes. Ask the man that knows the one using differen t style boilers —names are yours for the asking. After using our boiler one season, you will say like all others: Nothing but "Superior" fOF me. This boiler has given better satisfaction than any other boiler on the market MADE IN NINS (9) SIZES FOR HOT WATER. Send for catalogue and llit of ^oweri ttiat are using tMs boiler. THE SUPERIOR MACHINE & BOILER WORKS, 840-850 Superior St., Chicago. The Gem City Return Tubular Firebox Boilers Are the most economical for Greenhouse heating. Send (or descriptive matter and Drices. THE CEM CITY BOILER CO. DAYTON, OHIO. BURNED CLAY Tile Benches and Tile Bottoms Gives resuIts.Three styles of benches. including Iron Pipe Frame, with Tile Bottom and Sides. Write for descriptive circular and delivered prices. Any size benches. Tile Sides THE CAMP CONDUIT CO. Garfield Bids., Cleveland, O. LVANS* IMPRSVID VFMTiiAnMGX Appjumus I gvAfraarrmaurmits. he (the counsel) maintained that the men who looked after them were gar- deners or under-gardeners and there- fore came within the act. George Beck, foreman of the men referred to, said he was employed by the Duke of Bedford and was paid a salary of £2 a week. One of the other men received 32s and the others 30s a week. At one time he was a farm laborer and was afterwards employed by a cheesemonger. He had worked on the Bedford estate for many years. He looked after the gardens, kept the grass cut, and in the spring planted Pelargoniums (geraniums) and stocks. Although he could do that, he did not regard himself as a skilled gardener and would not take charge of a gen- tleman's garden even if he had the opportunity. Mr. Bodkin : Of course you can plant a geranium the right way up? (Laugh- ter.) The Witness: Certainly. Boiler Flues 4in. and other sizes, cleaned and trimmed ready for heating, retubing boilers or gutter posts. Prices right. Also sales Agent for Stuttle's Patect Clamp for joining flues, H. NUNSON, 506 No. State Street. CHICAGO. ILL Greenhouse Material and Sash Of Kvery Description. Get our Prices wid Catalogue, S. Jacobs & Sons, Established 1871. 1361-1383 Flaiblnd Ave Brooklyn, N. T. Steel ReturnTubularBoilers The Most Economical Type of Boiler for Greenhouse Heatitig. Highly recommended by well-known florists. JOHNSTON HEATING CO., "J^rYowL'*- Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIOH GRADE.. See Our Catalogue. Ho'fwatgr'! 6IBLIN t CO., Utica, N. Y. Mr. Bodkin ; But you don't propa- gate flowers? The Witness: No, we get the ger- aniums every spring from a firm in Covent Garden. There are only a few geraniums round the edges. igio. The American Florist. 421 We are shipping orders for Ventilating Machinery and rittings every day. but feel that we can take care of your orders also. We assure you that your orders or inquiries will receive our prompt and careful atten- tion. Send us your orders or write for prices and we will be elad to have the opportunity of fiffurinff for you. Circulars free. THE ADVANCE CO., RICHMOND. IND. CYPRESS Is Far More DurableThanPINE. rCYPRESS SASH BAF^S UPT0 32 FEETOR LONGER. Greenhouse AND OThER BUILDING MATERIAL, MEN FURNISHED TO SUPERINTEND ERE^ION WHEN DESIRED. Sfend for our Circulars. THEA.TS'*"6^'"'^5lyf"ber' Co fjEPONSET. Boston. Mass SEEBERI'S ZmC Nevei Rust GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last forever. Over 30,000 poaods now in use. A sure preventative of i\m slippioE. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract. Two sizes H and %. 40c perlb..by mail 16c extra: 7 lbs. for $2.50 15 lbs. for $5.00. by express. For sale by the trade. RANDOLPH a McCLEMENTS, Successors to Chas. T. Siebert. Banin & Beatty Sts., Pittsbnrg. Holds Class Firmly Sea the Point 43* PtBVLESS Olaiiwc Point, ve Uiel>e.t. No right, or left.. Box or 1,000 point. 75 ot.. po.tp.ld. HENBT A. DREEK, ;it ckotni St., rui.., r^ In reply to the magistrate, the wit- ness said he formerly sowed the seeds of annuals but he had not done so for more than twelve months past. Mr. Bodkin : Is there a man in this court who has not at some time or another sown mustard and cress in a box, or even on a piece of wet flan- nel? That does not make him a gar- dener. Mr. Bodliin went on to say that the Duke of Bedford disputed this matter, because it was of some importance both to liim and owners of property throughout the country who main- tained open spaces. A man who worked in a garden was not neces- sarily a gardener and the men in question simply did rough work which did not bring them within the act. They only put in flowers which had been grown by someone else, and it could not in any sense be said that these gardens were places in which flowers were cultivated. The men were not attached to any establish- ment; they were not skilled men and they were only paid the wages re- ceived by laborers in London. Mr. Marshal : "One of them received £100 a year. That is not a laborer's wage. Attentionll Glass Buyersll GREENHOUSE GLASSe Yon will save money if yon obtain onr prices before yon buy. Qnality A. No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooker's Greenhouse White Paint The most dnrable white paint for this purpose. Half barrels, (26 gallons) per gal., $1.70. 6 gal. pails, per gal., $1.76 H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, Loud Distance Phone Monroe 4994. WHOLBSALB GLASS AND PAINTS, 651-659 Washington Boulevard, CHICAGO. CYPRESS Is a wood that has come into very general use in Greenhouse Construction, Benches, Frames, Interior or Exterior Use. Inquire of yonr local dealer, or write us. BAKER-WAKEFIELD CYPRESS CO., Ltd. Manufacturers, PLATTENVILLE, LOUISIANA Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports ^ THE JENNINGS"""""* IRON GUTTER IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS Rv Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for Circulars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN, S. W. Comer Sixth and Berk Streets. PHILADELPHIA. VENTILATING APPARATUS A STIC A feenhouse glazing U5EITN0W> F.O. PIERCE CO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK MASTICA is elastic and tenacious, admits of expansion and contraction. Putty becomes bard and brittle. Broken glass more easily removed without breaking: of other glass, as occurs with putty, lasts lon^r thanpottr. Easy to apply. Lock the door before the horse is stolen, and insure your glass before it is broken. For par tjf ulars conce r ning Hail Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary SADDLE RIVER. N. J. Mr. Bodkin : The Duke of Bedford being a large employer of labor, pays wages quite up to the standard, and the man you refer to is a kind of foreman. A fiatter With a Reputation ^^\zJ^ Ask the man who has tried them. For further particulars, write to GEO. N. GARLAND CO., DES PLAINES. aL. Mr. James Weston Marchant, chief clerk in the Bedford estate otiice, stat- ed that about 130 dozen geraniums were planted in the gardens in ques- 422 The American Florist. Sept. //, The Carnation Support Beats all others m siin- plicity o( construction, ease of adjustment quick asseni blini£. and is the only one that can be quickly anci ens'ly loosent-d wlu-n stuck with acids. Write for prices: also on 'Mum and Rose Stakes. EAGLE MACHINE WORKS RICHMOND, IND. For Photographs of Horticullural Subjects For illusiratinB Catalci;iies. Price Lists, Circulars, etc , write NATHAN R. GRAVES, Ti^a^o?':?.': 413-414 Hayward Bldg., Rochester, N. Y. - We Issue to Members a ■ CREDIT LIST With Quarterly Supplements. The list now con tains bctweLD 7.000 and 8,000 names. Membership fee, $10.00 including privilege of obtaining unlim- ited number of commercial ratings at cost. We also collect accounts at standard rates. National Florists' Board of Trade, ggyTCoRk tion every year, and he ordered them. Nothing was propagated in the gar- dens. When a shrub died it was re- placed by another one. A laborer's wage in London was 7d an hour. This was the first time the Duke of Bed- ford had been asked to pay a tax for the men employed to keep the square gardens in order. Mr. Bodkin : Have you considered the advisability in the event of these men being taxed of employing lady gardeners? , The Witness; I think it will be worth consideration. The case was adjourned. ^n the 10th inst. Mr. Marsham de- livered a considered judgment. He said that since the last hearing he had visited the gardens and was im- pressed by the beautifui array of flow- ers. He came to the conclusion that the foreman, Beck, was a gardener within the meaning of the act. He had some doubt about the other men, whose wages were 32s a week, but with regard to the other three men they were, in his opinion, not garden- ers but men who worked in a garden. In regard to the foreman, he imposed a penalty of 20s, which would include the cost of the license, 15s. It was in- timated that there might be an appeal. — Gardener's Chronicle. Omaha. NEBR.VSKA STATE F.\IR. The Nebraska State Fair at Lincoln, Neb., was held Sept. 5 to 10, and was one of the best attended we ever had. Thursday. Sept. S, the attendance was 42,000 people. Simanton & Pence, of Fall City, first prize on the best floral wreath, and first on floral basket. This firm must be complimented on the artistic work they exhibited. L. Henderson, of Omaha, took first prize on plants and cut flowers. 4 * Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growers as the best support on market. Pat. July 27. '97. May 17. '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt thipmentguaranleed IGOE BROS., 266 North 9th St., BROOKLYN. N. T. Muller's Double Improved CARNATION SUPPORT Is the only Support on the market that does not have tc be tied overhead. Lies flat when taken idown. Can be raised and lowered to suit plant. Muller's Support Talks For Itself. O. A. MULLER Pat. Feb. 8 isiio. Ambler. Pa. Wired Toothpicks 10.000, $1.75: 50.000. $7.50. Manufactured by W J. COWEE, BerUn, N. Y. Sample free. For sale by dealers. Gorham ^ Chapline Printcry i-. ^^.^cl^Sf HALFTONES, ENGRAVINGS and PRINTING FOR FLORISTS. 358 Dearborn Street. CHICAGO. The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES WRHE FOR FIGURES. 91 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO H.BAYERSDORFER&CO. Florists' Supplies. 1129 Arch street, PHILADELFHIA. PA. Send (or our new catalogue. The Florists made a very creditable Floral Display in potted plants and cut flowers. Chas. Green, of Fremont, Neb., McArdle & Coooey 507 Arch Street. PHILADELPHIA, PA. Wrought Pipe and Fittings. Heating Boilers, Valves. And all Appliances for GREENHOUSE HEATINfi. Catalogue on Application. Mention the American Florist when writing MMMBH^Hi cut in any length ■!■ I mM ^^ Silver, Green ^H I n C Cotton, & Green ■■ """^ LacquredWire. Syringes, Wire-Shears, Pincers, etc. at VERY MODERATE PRICES. Carriage paid to Hamburg on all goods over .112.5.00. PRICE LIST FREE ON APPLICATION W. UNGEEHEUER SUHNE, Manufacturers of Wire and Wire Goods, HOCHST-ON-MAIN, OERMANir. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25tll St., NEW YORK. FLORIST'S SUPPLIES. We Manufacture all Our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers in Glass- ware, Pottery, Decorative Oreens and all Florists' Requisites. A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 404-412 East 34th St.. NEW YORK. Plant Bed Cloth For Florists Qardeners. Truck Farmers, etc. Protects from frost. Best shade in summer. Sold by leadios: seedsmen. Waterproof Sheeting, Hay Caps, Etc. mm DERBT. 123 F. Chambers St.. New York. second prize on plants and first on palms and new and rare plants. Doyle Floral Co., of Beatrice. Neb., second on cut flowers. Grippe. rgio. The American Florist. 423 NOW READY ■The American Florist Company's- Trade Directory Contains 570 Pages. Price $3.00 Postpaid. THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S Trade Directory for 1910, fully revised to date, with thousands of new names and changes of address, is now ready for distribution. It contains 570 pages, including complete lists of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of' the United States, Canada, Central and South America arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms Which Issue Catalogues, Horticultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Architects, Experiment Station Horticulturists, Botanical Gardens, Seed Growers, and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade information. PUBLISHED BY THE American Florist Co. 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. 424 The American Florist. Sept. 77, San Francisco. TKADK l.MI'lanlNO. Trade i-niulitions lur the month nf August, lllUl, show a lair huprovi'nirnt to the retailers over the same montli one year ago. The market at all times was firm, and very little surplus stock was left on hand. Chrysanthemums and violets, while they have been in the market for the past few weeks, are now beginning to be more plentiful. Asters are now beginning to get scarce and the prices, in some instances, have increased 50 per cent. Carnations and roses are still scarce but within a short time this condition of affairs will be somewhat relieved. There will be an amateur concert and flower show, under the auspices of the Bay City Circle, No. 11, Companions of the Foresters of America, the Wash- ington Literary Society and Lafayette Schools Parents" and Teachers' Asso- ciation at Lyric Hall, 513 Larkin St., on Labor Day, September 5, in the afternoon at 2 o'clock and in the even- ing at S. The evening program will be followed by dancing from 10 to 12 o'clock. Cash prizes will be offered for the best exhibition of flowers. The af- fair is under the direction of Mme. Ellen Roeckel-Davis, Mrs. Mary D. Roberts assisting. J. A. Carbone and wife welcomed at their pretty home in Berkeley, quite a number of their florist friends from San Francisco, who called upon them to attend a double christening at the Carbone home. Prominent among those who attended were Prank Pelicano, V. Podesta, V. Matraia, and Chas. Mat- raia. It is needless to say that this well known nursery man of the coast was a most delightful host as well as a happy father. J. Fonta, superintendent of Audubon Park, New Orleans, accompanied by his wife, were visitors in this city last week. J. R. J. Kennett Square, Pa. This may literally be said to be one of the garden spots of Pennsylvania, for here we find a soil that is friable and easily worked and which responds abundantly to the work of the farm- er, florist, or gardener. It is a par- ticularly good soil for carnations, which are made a specialty by a num- ber of growers and their stock is look- ing fine. The mushroom growing industry is also carried on here very extensively, and Is greatly on the increase. Nearly every florist who has glass has also mushroom houses, and in the con- struction of many of these expense has not been spared to have them convenient and suitable. A great amount of manure is brought by the car load from Philadelphia and used in mushroom growing. There is here one firm, the Anglo-American Spawn Co., that manufactures and sells mushroom spawn. H. K. Hicks is an importer and dealer of English spawn, and Is also an extensive grower of mushrooms. Some of the growers combine tomato growing with their mushroom busi- ness, but there are places where only mushrooms are grown. Howard Thompson has just com- pleted four connecting houses for car- nations, the whole comprising about 25,000 scjuare feet. This is a \tiry fine range. The material was furnished by the Lord & Burnham Co. The side walls are all of concrete, as are the beds, and everything shows good work. J. B. Swayne of this firm is also in- terested in the Anglo-American Spawn Co., and is a large grower of mush- rooms, his place being extensive and having a switch track which brings the manure in. Pecky Cypress Pecky Cypress is the greatest money saver discovered in years. Will last at least three times as long as any other wood for bench material. We can make immediate shipments at all times from our large stock. Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, Flooring, Vlfhite Cedar Posts, Etc. ^VRITE FOR PRICES. ADAM SGHILLO LUMBER GO. Hawthorne and Weed Sts., CHICAGO. Telephones: Lincoln 410 and 411. The "Meyer Green Silkaline" is the only Green Thread that should be used by florists and growers. It is guaranteed full weight and full measure. Also Violet Thread for tying up Vio- lets. Price of both, $1.25 per lb. For sale by all first-class supply houses. If your dealer does not carry it in stock, write us direct, giving us his name. JOHN C. MEYER & CO., 1449 Middlesex St., LowcU, MSSS. The Hastin Aatomatic Whitewash and Spraying Machine Is Reliable, Practical and Durable The tank is made of eaWanized sheet steel, and in brass. The pump isof brass throughout, simple aod powerful. The mixing device keeps the contents of the tank well stirred up from start to finish. When the machine is filled to within six inches of the top. a few strokes of the pump will compress enough air in the tank to produce a continuous mist-like spray for 15 minutes. All parts are made to gauge and may be had for repairs. Ask your dealer about our Extension Hosc. Extension Rods, and the Mastln Whitewash Nozzle for Bordeaux mixture. Sold through Seedsmeo, Dealers in Florists' and Poultry Supplies. J. G. MASTIN 5 CO., 3124 West Lake St., CHICiGO, ILL. Carman's Antipest INSECTICIDE AND FUNGICIDE For the Garden, Orchard and Greenhouse Non-poisODous and harmless to vegetation. Kills Green Fly, Aphides. Bark Lice, Thrips, Mealy Bug, Red Spider, Scale, Wire Worms, Ants and Slugs. This is the Grower's Friend. Handy to use. cheap and elective, mixes readily in water. Destroys all insect pests and keeps down filth. Circulars on appli- cation. $1,50 per gallon. .'^Iso in quarts, half jjallons and in bulk. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., FLUSHING. N. Y. Approved by the New York State Agticul- tiiralDept. Crtificate No.223. July 8 I'HO Yeatman & Way have just had fin- ished, by the King Construction Co., one new house, 00x200 feet. It is in the King Company's well known sub- stantial work. It will be a tomato house. William Swayne has an extensive glass area devoted to carnations, chrysanthemums and other stock. He has also large mushroom houses. J. M. Palmer has just completed and planted in carnations, two new houses, each 30x140 feet. His carnation stock is very fine. Swayne & Powell have a range of 25,000 square feet devoted to carna- tions. THE BEST Bug Killer and Bloom SavBf For PKOOF Write to P. R. PALETHORPE COMPANY, Ow«nsbon>, R;. ?: ^ are easy to kill with The Tumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 lbs. Satisfaction piiaraiiteed or money back; why try cheap substitutes that iiiaKers do not dare to guarantee ? THB H. 1. STOOTfiOFF CO., MOtTNT VERNOH, E t TO W f LOMST America is "ths Frau/ of the UesseI; there maij be mare comfort ..::;.'_'„.;:_;7S, but we are the Erst in touch Unknown Seas.' Vol. XXXV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 24, 1910. No. 1164 TheAmerican Florist Twenty-sixth Year. Copyright, 1910, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Matter Nov. 11 1^1, at the Post Office at Chicago, IIUdoIs, under act ot March 3, 1879. Published Etebt Satubdat bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, Long Distance Phone : Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Ameflo, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes halT yearly from August, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co.. 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Okkickks — F, R. PiERSON. Tarrytnwii, N. Y.. Fres.; Fred W. Vick, Rochester. N. Y.. Vice- Pres.; H. B. Dorner,. Urbana. 111.. Sec'y; \Vm. F. K.\stinc. Buffalo. N. Y.. Treas. Officers-Elect— Geo. .^smus. Chicaso. Pres.: RiCH.-\RD Vincent. Jr.. Baltimore. Md.. Vice- Pres.; H. B. Dorner. Urbana. 111.. Sec'y: VVm. F.iKasting Buffalo. N. Y.. Treas. Next meeting at Baltimon-. Md.. August. 1911. Second National Flower Show, Boston. Mass.. .March 27-April 1. lyil. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual convention and exhibition, io conjunc- tion with the Morris County Gardeners' and Florists* Society, Morristown, N. J.. November 2. 3 and 4. 1910. Elmer D. Smith. Adrian. Mich., President: C. W. Johnson Morgan Park. 111.. Secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at Boston, Mass., March. 1911. Fred. Burki. Pittsburg. Pa.. President: A. F. J. Baur. Thirty- eighth St. and Senate Ave.. Indianapolis. Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual moL-ting and exhibition at Bos- ton, March 1911. Wm. H. Elliott. Brighton. Mass.. President; A. F.arenwald, Roslyn, Pa., Vice President. Benjamin Hammond,- Fishkill, on-HudsoD, N. Y., Secretary. Turn Your Surplus Stocks Into Cash By Advertising in the Ready Reference Department. HALF HOUR CHAPTERS FOR PLANT GROWERS Hydrangeas. The principal dttail now in the cul- ture of hydrangeas is to encourage any late plants to finish up their growth and to thoroughly ripen the growth made on the forwarder plants. A good position for them is outside in a plant protector, the pots plunged in ashes or some other material, the heads fully exposed tu sun and air. Any earlier plants.that have been standing this way for some time should be given a new stand and inore room in order that the sun and air can play freely about the growth and consoli- date the stems and forming buds thoroughly. The roots must be kept well supplied with water and, if there is any suspicion as to the soil being poor or if the plants are potbound a light feeding with liquid manure will be of advantage. Do not shorten the water supply until the leaves show signs of turning color pi-eparatory to falling when less can be given, but it is iinportant that the swelling buds be given all the sustenance necessary to induce the formation of fine flowering heads in spring. A light frost at this time of year does not hurt hydrangeas in the least but they must be covered or taken inside before there are signs of severe weather. Begonia Glolre de Lorraine. The jilants of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine and kindred varieties will be making a better growth no-w that the nights are cooler and any plants not yet potted from the smaller sizes should have attention at once and be given all the encouragement possible. A good light position with shade from only the brightest sunlight, and a cool bot- tom of earth, ashes or shingle for the pots to stand on is about the best ar- rangement that can be made for the plants and it is a good plan to keep the stages or benches well dampened down by day but on the dry side at night. This will prevent spotting to some extent, or at least will prevent it spreading if it starts. When only a lew leaves are spotted they should be removed. Take particular care with the watering after the plants are re- potted and before the roots obtain a good hold of the soil. If they are over-watered now the plants will never obtain a good hold and consequently will not grow strongly or well. The lai-lii'St plants may be opened out a little in the center if necessary and the lower shoots supported with a neat stake and raffia. Continue to pinch out any flowers that appear and also stop the shoots to induce a good, full bushy habit. Polnseltias. The bright weather of the past few weeks has been all in favor of the young stock of poinsettias and the plants look well. From the time they are well established in the small pots until the bracts show a poinsettia can liardly have too much light or air, provided the temperatui-e is maintained and the sun is not allowed to scorch the foliage. The time is at hand "ftR- making up the lai-ge pans, with several plants in a pan, that have become so popular of late years. A little careful selection of the plants is well repaid here by the more regular plants pro- duced. Plants a little higher may be placed in the center, though it is not absolutely necessary, as the center plant if as good as those surrounding it will naturally keep the lead. From five to nine plants may be placed in each pan according to size of the lat- ter and considerable care is needed in planting not to break the balls un- necessarily and to see that plenty of soil is worked in between them leaving no vacant places. A light shade for a few days should be given if the sun is very bright but after this keep the glass clear, damp down the stages and floors regularly and keep full air on. Everything in short must be done to keep the plants dwarf and hard yet growing freely, as such will produce much finer bracts than .soft very green specimens. 426 The American Florist. Sept. 24, Culeuses. Coleus cuttings root very readily now and a good stock can be worl^ed up quickly and easily by inserting them in the bench and potting up into stoclv pots later. Choose as far as possible cuttings from fiow^rless shoots as these usually root more readily than those that are producing flowers. Cut the stem clean through with a keen knife and remove the ' lower leaves, also pinch out the point of each shoot to induce the resulting plants to bush out from the start. A great pest on cole- uses grown under glass is mealy bug and in taking cuttings from such plants be sure they are clean and free from this mischievous insect. For bedding purposes the old Verschaffelti and Golden Bedder are about the best, but thei'e are hundreds of varieties, named and otherwise, that are far better for pot plants. Everyone interested in cole- uses should raise a batch of seedings each year from selected seed as it is very interesting work and some very beautiful varieties are almost sure to appear that are fine for pot and win- dow bo.x work. Early spring is the best time to raise seedlings. Winter Flowering Geraniums. It is too late now to propagate win- ter flowering geraniums and those growers who wish to have good plants for Christmas sales must procure plants from some of the specialists in their culture. Good plants from 2^4 and 3-inch pots are offered at very low rates and if these are secured and potted in 5-inch pots they will make fine stock by winter. Geraniums must be firmly potted in a compost of good loam and well-dri6d cow manure, with a little sand if the loam is inclined to run closely together. The plants should be protected from the sun for a few days until re-established in the pots when they must be kept in the light- est and best position available and given ample room. Growth will be very free and it will be necessary to pinch somewhat closely to keep the plants bushy and form plenty of shoots. Geraniums are not particularly strong feeders but they like to be kept going and as soon as it is seen that the pots are well filled with roots and the growth Is capable of standing it light feeding with liquid manure is advis- able. The flower buds must be kept pinched out up till about six weeks before the plants are wanted in bloom and the winter temperature for the double varieties should not be less than .58°-60°. A few degrees less will be all right for the single varieties. Pot Chrysanthemums. Where pot plants have been pre- pared as described in previous notes and potted in small shifts they will by now be ready for a little feeding. They should be bushy, dwarf, and have plenty of shoots. In a short time the buds will be showing and ready for "taking" on plants that are to be grown to a limited number of flowers. Those that are to be grown for sprays on the plants are simply left alone to form flowers as they come natu- rally. There are days, even as late as the end of September, when a lit- tle spraying may be required to pre- vent loss of the bottom leaves but this must not, of course, be done should the weather prove dull or wet. Re- mrning to the feeding, almost any class of manure i.s suitable and it is better to change it frequently than to continue for long with one kind. Peru- vian guano forms a good change from the ordinary tank liquid manure and soot water or sulphate of ammonia may follow this. See that the soil in the pots is rather moist before apply- ing the liquid manure and give this several times in a weak state rather than one heavy dose. Keep the plants in a cool light house where ample air currents are always circulating. Royal League Floral Emblem. THE RETAIL TRADE Condncted bv Robt. Kift. Philadelphia, Fa. Toledo, O. — George A. Heinl has sold his retail florist business to Mrs. J. B. Freeman, who has been with him for many years as manager of his store. Royal League Floral Emblem. T^e accompanying illustration of a design representing the Royal League emblem, which is a triangle within a square within a circle, the colors are red, white and blue, the triangle white, the square red and blue in the spaces between the square and circle, and was composed of immortelles, red and white roses. The wreath, which was made of pink roses was 27 inches in diameter, and with the panel enclosed was placed upon an easel decorated with asparagus and bearing a scroll of white asters upon which were the words "Our Scribe." The Douglas Boulevard Floral Co., Chicago, were the designers of this beautiful piece of work. Santa Fe Cross Panel. We herewith present an illustration of a floral panel designed by C. P. Mueller, Wichita, Kan. which was ar- ranged for the officials of the middle di- vision of the Santa Fe system for the funeral of the general manager. The lower half is a reproduction of the Santa Fe cross in blue and white asters. Above this is a broken wheel of white asters and Killarney roses resting upon a background of galax leaves bearing the inscription, "Middle Division." The whole having a border of lilium lancifolium, tuberoses and gladioli. The panel, when completed, was seven feet high and fovn- feet wide. The Non-Breakable Flower Vase. The company wliich has this new production on the market has head- quarters at 1100 New York avenue. Washington, D. C. Albert Schnell is the patentee and associated with him in the enterprise are Z. D. Blackistone and Adolphus Bowdles, both well known florists of Washington. It may here be stated that samples of these vases were exhibited at the Rochester convention and received honorable men- tion. The vases are non-breakable, as is claimed for them, and in addition are light, convenient and attractive. They are sold at a reasonable price and are well worthy the attention of prospective buyers. Mr. Schnell, the patentee, is also manager of the Wash- ington Florists' Exchange. How About it? WiU You H^p Us? If you seek information about pres- ent conditions of business, they are good. The writer found several busi- ness men this week who were more than interested in a "National Florists' Commission" to regulate retail prices. You read the letter in the August 6 issue what another florist said about retail prices. Why do we not hear your opinion? Why not send a letter to the editor of the American Florist stating your views on the matter and giving formulas, and suggestions what you think ought to be done. Is it not to your Interest as well as to all those who are in the business to do something to bring the retail flower trade to a basis of dignity and in keeping with other business enter- prises of standing? It is a stupendous task we know to get a matter of this kind started, especially, where so many are inclined to think lightly of the feasibility of such an undertaking. But, let me assure you that this can be done in the flower trade just as others have done in other business channels where at first it was thought an impossibility. We want each and every retailer to become a member and we want each and every one to voice an opinion in the FLORIST. Do it now— just take a minute and write what you think of the proposition and send it to our 'Special Corner For Improvements" which we are trying to organize and make it a success and in various other ways help you to increase your busi- ness and bring the retail trade on a sounder basis as to prices, etc. Bright prospects are with us and ex- tend far into the future. We will show you that you can increase your profits and you will be only too glad to join us in this crusade for bettering the re- tail conditions of the flower trade. A better motive at this time would be to come and help us do it — knowing that union of forces, and councils of men, must be all for the good. Do not retard the movement — stand with us — and the National Florists' Commission will be a synonym of suc- cess. Every retailer who has the best interests of his business at heart as well as that of the whole country should make a start and do it n»w. A. E. KLtTNBER. i jqio. The American Florist. 42 r florists' Flowers and Their Arrangement. A paper read by A. C. Wilshire. before the Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club, August 1. 1910. Before going into my subject proper I would like to suggest some of the qualifications that I consider necessarj' to make a successful florist from an artistic point of view. First, some natural taste is indis- pensible for practice will undoubtedly do much. The lack of this will show itself in all we do and back of this must be a love of flowers for their own sake, not so much of the commercial spirit that sees nothing but so many dollars and cents in the beautiful things around us, it is also necessary to have some originality. The ability to present the same ma- terial in new form will create and maintain an interest in our products with those to whom we cater. Added to these should be the knack of mak- ing the most of the material at our disposal. The uncertainties of our business often finds us with very little to fill pressing orders and here schem- ing and contriving are brought into play and if this quality is present some of the best work will sometimes be turned out. Other things being equal, any one thus equipped will have the advantage in the struggle for success. My experience as a florist dates back some 25 years. At that time we had to depend upon a very different class of flowers to those we handle today. Everything was cut short and made- up work was necessary of the stiffest kind. New methods, the bringing out of more variety and higher quality changed the whole aspect of the trade. With the improvement in the quality of the flowers came the fashion of cutting long stems, and we went to the other extreme and had American Beauties and chrysanthemums three to four feet, carnations two feet, and so on. The evolution of the rose and the carnations has been most marked since that time, new varieties have been constantly introduced, to be in turn discarded for better. Prom a re- tailer's point of view it seems a pity that some of these should have been dropped. Take Papa Gontier rose— a far better bud for gentlemen's button- holes than any that exist today. Mad Hoste, a delicate creainv shade and perfect form. Perle des Jardine, the only yellow we had, has been taken from us and nothing given to replace it. In fact, there has been a tendency to narrow down the varieties of both the rose and carnation to those that are the most prolific. I am glad to say that this does not apply so much to chrysanthemum, and that mere size does not count for every- thing with the grower. The Introduction of the orchid as a florist's flower enables us to meet the demand for something out of the ordinary and their use gives a tone to the best class of work that would be otherwise lacking. At this season sweet peas and asters are our chief standby. It is much to be regretted that better provision Is not made for the store trade of sum- mer, which though not large is better than formerly. The roses we have to offer need to be apologized for and. to say the least, are no improvement on those of ten years ago. FLORAL OFFERINGS. In the making up of floral offerings many florists still use wire and tooth picks. We use neither and believe that by this method a more natural and certainly more lasting effect is produced. As in all other set work we try to place each flower so that its full form sicken people of this custom of send- ing offerings to deceased friends than the uninteresting sameness of so much of this work. While color is not barred as it used to be, I think soft shades are best adapted for this purpose, and under no purpose should more than one color be used. Avoid overcrowd- ing in this as in all other arrange- ments when one kind of flower is used and a stiff effect is liable to occur. is shown, using the best material at our disposal. When a number of de- signs are being sent for one occasion, it is best to vary them as much as possible. Nothing dees so much to This can be overcome by varying the length of the stems, and placing over- head some very light and gracefvil green, such as maiden hair fern or in flowers Gypsophila, Spiraea, etc. 428 The American Florist. Sept. 24^ BOriJl KT.s. The dictates of t'asliioii luive ar- ranged the style of these consider- ably. At the time I speak of we had the iierfeetly round, eomiiact mass, witli paper frins'e and tin foil handle. Then oanie the loosely arranged bnneh, with lonpr uncovered stems. Next, what was called the shower, with its irregu- lar spreading form and streamers cif foliage and lialiy ribbon and clusters of lily of the valle>-. We now have a modilication of this in the lightly ar- ranged circidar bunch, a mixture of Mowers, rildxms and knots of valley, streamers of narrow riblion, etc. Re- cently there has been an attempt to revive the old fashion bouquet, paper and all. it seems likely that we may have again to construct curious freaks. For some years ribbon and chiffon have played a prominent part in the making up of floral work. To this some object upon the grounds that they are out of place. I think, how- ever, that at any rate in the case of weddings their association is in keep- ing with these dressy occasions. But they must he used judiciously, and right here is needed a neat light hand; a lady is quick to note a mussed and creased ribbon or a stiffly tied bow. iroU.SE DKlOI!.\TIONS. In the selection of flowers for the house either at weddings or other functions, no set rules can be followed. So raucli must depend upon the size of the rooms, prevailing color of walls, etc. Flowers su.ch as chrysanthemums, Amei'ican Beauty roses and Gladiolus arranged in large vases are suitable. liei-ping each color by itself, while in smaller houses hanging baskets, cut glass bowls, and low va.ses Iilled with smaller stock will add to the bright- ness of the rooms without crowding utlu'r ornaments. For the dining taljlc the best (lowers should be reserved as here their per- fection or their defects are mostly noticed. On ordinary occasions the dining table should be furnished with a few good flowers of one or two colors. These should be varied as much as possible, so as to maintain the cheerful effect their presence is intended to produce. Where possible the foliage that nature provided for I'ach flower should be worked in with them. Although nice sprays of aspara- gus or fern will often help to bring out the color effect and reduce the stiffness of a vase or basket. The art of harmonizing colors and bringing together effective contrasts requires steady and practical experi- ence. Battlk Cheek, Micir. — The H. A. Fisher Co. are remodeling their store and adding man>- modern improve- ments. P.\TEBS01M, "N. J.— The People's Park Cottage Gardeners' Association held their first annual exhibition of flowers and vegetables Sept. 10-11, 1910. Alton, III. — The Alton Floral Co. has lieen incorporated with a capital stock of .f2,400. The incorporators are Allen Keizer, Irving Keizer and George Mad- son. THE DAHLIA. Dahlia Growers of Hammontoa, N. J. .Hammonton is just half way between Pliiladelphia and Atlantic City, but its faiae is not founded 011 that fact Dahlia growing has reached an ad- vanced stage at this place and con- sidering the acreage, we doubt If it is rivalled by any other place of sim- ilar area in the whole country. For mutual advancement and protection, the Association of Hammonton Dahlia Growers was organized on August i;9 of the present year. The officers are ; William F. Bassett, president; C. A. Wood, vice-president; Edward H. White, secretary. The association has adopted a label which will be used as a guarantee of quality. All the mem- bers of the association are men of sterling worth and their records are clean cut. We desire to make par- ticular mention of the venerable pres- ident of the association, William F. Rassett. Born in Massachusets eighty- rive years ago, he, when a lively v-oungster, got tired of picking rocks and came on to New Jersey. All told, he has been growing dahlias for sev- vnty years, but his interest has not flagged. On his eighty-fifth birthday, July 11, 1910, he turned over the own- ership of the nursery to his younger son. George W. Bassett, but his health is yet good, his faculties are unim- paired and he takes the same lively interest in the work that he did in past years. He is a grand old man and A FIELD OF A. D. LIVONIA DAHLIAS AT J, MURRAY BASSETTS, HAMMONTON, N. J. vp/o. The American Florist, 429 DAHLIA STAR OF THE EAST. AT J. K. ALEXANDER'S, EAST BRIDGEWATER, MASS. we expect, if we live tliat long, to see him reach the one hundred mark. An- other son, J. Murray Bassett, is also an extensive grower of dahlias. He has a large acreage and grows se- lected stock, and the same can be said of all the Hammonton growers. More than sixty per cent of all the cut dahlias used in Philadelphia are grown at Hammonton and many shipments go to other cities. While at the farm of Geo. W. Bassett we were much pleased with a vase of "Susan," a new decorative dahlia, put out by Henry A. Dreer. Mr. Bassett, who is growing a large quantity for the Philadelphia cut flower market, says of it : "One of the most promising of the new produc- tions." The color is a soft pink. Other fine varieties that are favorites with the Hammonton growers are : Jack Rose, crimson; Flora, white; Kriem- hilde, deep rose pink, with white cen- ter. The keeping qualities of this va- riety are unexcelled. Delice is by many considered the very best decora- tive dahlia. It is a fine rose pink, is of good form and is a good keeper. Catherine Duer, orange crimson; Clif- ford W. Bruton, canary yellow; Lynd- hurst, scarlet; Maid of Kent, cherry red tipped with white, and Perle d' Or are other fine decorative varieties. In the show class, A. V>. Livonia, Ara- bella, Aurora, Bonton, Storm King and White Swan are extensively grown. Single dahlias, which now are meet- ing with great favor, are extensively grown here. There are a number of good ones Ijut it is doubtful if any variety has thus far become as popu- lar as Twentieth Century. Peacock's fringed Twentieth Century seems to be coming into favor. We here noticed Frank Smith, a variety originated away back in the 40's. There is an inter- esting story connected with this va- riety. It was for a time apparently lost. Nobody had it or could learn where it could be had. Some years ago W. F. Bassett, in passing a garden, noticed one in bloom. He secured the plant and worked up a stock and re- stored it to popularity. It is a fine maroon, tipped into pink and white. In addition to what has already been mentioned, several very promising .seedlings have been noticed among the Hammonton growers. Near to the Bas- sett farms are Edward H. White, Hugo Kind, Watkis & Nicholson and C. A. Wood. All these men are up-to-date growers. In making more extended mention of the Bassetts we have had in mind the venerable head of the house and pioneer of the business, Wil- liam F. Bassett. Before closing we must tell one of his jokes. He says that one day a visitor, after looking over the farm, remarked : "Well, Mr. Bassett, you grow good stuff here, but for the life of me I cannot tell what makes it grow." The point is that the principal ingredient in the "soil" is white sand. New England Dahlia Society. The New England Dahlia Society held its third annual exhibition at Horticultural Hall, Boston, Mass., Sep- tember 16-18. There are about four hundred members, distributed mostly through New England. The officers are : Heury W. Kendall, Newton, Mass., president; Geo. B. Gill, Medford, Mass., vice-president; Loring M. Bates, West Bridgewater Mass., secretary; Wilber D. Moon, Lynn, Mass., treasurer. The season has been remarkably favorable for dahlias. The hall presented a magnificent dis- play, pronounced the best exhibition that has ever been given. The leading dahlia growers of this region, such as J. K. Alexander, E. Bridgewater, Mass., who has had thirty acres of them this year, and will add on twenty acres more next year; Edgar W. Ela, "Wo- burn, Mass.; Fottler, Fiske, Rawson Co., Boston; George H. Walker, N. Dighton; W. D. Hathaway, New Bed- ford. Mass., and Lindvall & Delury, Dorchester, Mass., all had large ex- hibits. In some cases the entire length of long tables was filled with the very best Cactus Dahlias. There were 3(K) va.ses of them on the Alexander table. The schedule called for 71 regular classes, besides a few specials, and the number of entries gave the judges so much work that they did not get through their duties till the second 430 The American Florist. Sept. 2if, day. The Judges were J. K. Alexander ;ind E. F. Dwyer of Lynn. There were three classes of Caetiis Dahlias, respectively tif twelve, twenty- lour aiid forty-eight hloonis; two classes of Decorative, twelve and twenty-four blooms; three clis.ses of show, twelve, twenty-four and forty- eight blooms; two classes of Pompon, twelve and twenty-four vases; two classes of Peony Flowered, six and twelve vases; two classes of Sin- gle, twelve and twenty-four vases. From class 15-39 vases of one color each and eighteen blooms. Class 40, a combination. 41-43, Seedling Dahlias. 44, general effect, one flower per bottle. 45-58, small amateur classes. 59-63, largest blooms. t)4, smallest. 65-69, distinct colors, six blooms each. 70, combination. 71, general exhibits. Special classes, (Dreer) six best of new show, ' ' Susan, ' ' .$5.00 and $3.00; (Turner, New Bed ford) six best of "Ruth Forbes," silver cup; (Newport Horticultural Society) one hundred best Cactus, sil- ver cup, this last awarded to Geo. H. Walker, N. Dighton. On collections of single blooms in the first fourteen classes the winners of first prize were, respectively: 1, W. D. Hathaway; 2, W. D. Hathaway; 3, J. P. Bodge; 4, J. P. Bodge; 5, A. E. Johnson; 6, E. W. Ela; ?; E. W. Ela; 8, W. D. Hatha- way; 9, E. W. Ela; .11. Lindvall and Delury. J. K. Alexander got 1st prize on classes 15, 17, 18, and 19, and would have had first on 44 but was disquali- fied by having duplicates. G. B. Gill got first on classes 16, 21 and 40. Lind- vall and Delury got first on classes 22. 27 and 29. A. E. Johnson got first on classes 41 and 42. Wilber D. Moon got first on class 44. Six especially interesting novelties on the Rawson table were : Fireburst, decorative scarlet; Mrs. Wm. H. Taft. cactus, pinli. white center; Grade Ful- ler, cactus, mauve; Snowstorm cactus. white; W. W. Rawson, of the GraiKl Duke type, with more mauve; Delice, decorative, pink, and Mrs. E. C. Swift, rose. Six cactus varieties on the Alex- ander table of special note were : Lady Fair, primrose and soft pink; The King, deep crimson; Miss McMuUen, delicate pink, lemon center; Thos. Woolson, light salmon; Miss Dorothy Oliver, light lemon, ivory white tipped and Prince of Orange, deep orange. On Edgar W. Ela's table special decorative sorts were : Yellow Colossa, Paul David, deep red; Mme. Lawrence Chabanne, light mauve, flaked with dark; Gen. Miles and Mrs. Alice Longworth, white, mauve flushed. Geo. B. Gill had the largest bloom, the Souv de Gustave Douzon, which measured full eight inches in diameter. "Dreer's White," of the Grand Duke Alexis form, is a choice dahlia. The show was well attended. W. T. H. William F. Bassett. Dalilia Grower of Hammontnn. N. J. FLORISTS' PALMS. Seasonable Notes. With the approach of autumn and the return from their summer outings of the many thousands of city dwellers upon whom the retail dealers depend for a large proportion of their sales, it becomes necessary for the dealers in question to stock up their windows with something more than a few jars of outdoor flowers, and it is at this time that the palm grower gets busy. The stock that has been in course of preparation for the past year or so, is, or should be, in prime condition at this season, and there is no good reason why the season of 1910 should not be a profitable one for the plant grower. The market widens from year to year, and from the quantities of palms that are still imported from Europe it is evident that the home production does not yet equal the demand. Many of these palms are imported in the early spring, potted up and grown on during the summer, and then sold during the next fall and winter. Some of the plants thus treated are very good, some are fair, and some are very indif- ferent stock, with artistically trimmed leaflets, poor roots, and an air of gen- eral debility. Naturally much de- pends upon the way these plants have been grown prior to their shipment from Europe, whether they have been handled on the hot-bed plan or whether they have been grown rationally and hardened off in readiness for their long and stifling journey on shipboard. But the fact remains that all such plants are perishable and liable to injury in transit, and it would probably be read- ily admitted by the largest dealers in palms in this country that they would import much less were they able to BASKET OF CACTUS DAHLIA, KRIEMHILDE, GROWN BY J. MURRAY BASSETT, HAMMONTON, N. J. igio. The American Florist. 481 get tile quantities and sizes they need on this side of the water. This means that there are still oppor- tunities in this line of trade, but it also means that capital is required by any- one who goes into it, for considerable outlay will be made before there is much return. It takes about two and a half years to grow a Kentia from seed to the size that wholesales for a dollar, so the grower must cultivate patience in addition to plants, and not every plant in a batch of young stock will make a saleable specimen in the time mentioned. But granting that the seedlings are potted oft as soon as they are ready, which means that they are handled as soon as the second leaf begins to push up, and that afterward they are shifted along in regular order when the roots are fit, and a large ma- jority of Kentias, either K. Belmore- ana or K. Forsteriana, may be grown to the ordinary sized dollar plant in the time specified. But to make this size the plants must be kept clean and in a good growing condition b> means of regular temperature and proper at- tention to moisture. And in the case of the Kentias a regular temperature does not necessarily mean a very high degree of heat, for these palms come originally from a comparatively small island in the South Pacific where the climate is continually tempered by ocean breezes in consequence of which the Kentias do best when grown in a night temperature of 60 degrees throughout the winter. takes into consideration not simply the form of leaf and those general char- acteristics that appeal to the plant grower, but also the flower and seed, and thus he finds that in the plants commercially known as Kentias the flowers are arranged in four rows on H. V. Hunkel. Greenhouse Superintendent ol the Holtoii & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee. Wis. of plant growing, it may be said that September and October are two espe- cially favorable months for the Kentia .erower, for it is at this season that these plants become more active after the partial rest of the summer the growth made during these two months being frequently the best of the season. With this in view, the fore-handed grower takes advantage of any open .■rpaces that may appear on the benches irom early sales, spreading out the ^aock that it may have the benefit of I lie light and air, and also shifting on :'ny plants that are in condition to be lepotted, feeling- .'-ure that the Kentias will repay the expense of the extra handling. As the nights grow longer and colder, do not indulge in the false economy of doing without fire-heat be- cause the days are warm, a little cir- ruiition in the pipes helping greatly in the atmosphere at night — and the llants will fully repay the outlay. W. H. Taplin. WITH THE GROWERS Holton & Hunkel Co., MUwaukee, Wis. A half hour's ride from the Cream City on the Milwaukee Northern rail- road through a beautiful stretch of country landed us at Brown Deer where are located the greenhouses of the Holton & Hunkel Co., and after a short walk up a spur track we were welcomed into the establishment by the genial foreman, Frank Bernet, who HOLTON & HUNKEL'S GREENHOUSE PLANT AT BROWN DEER, MILWAUKEE, WIS. And that short, sturdy-growing spe- cies that was once known as Kentia Canterburyana (though now termed Hedyscepe Canterburyana), grows at a considerable elevation on the same island and will consequently endure an even lower temperature without Injury. The similarity in foliage, habit and gen- eral characteristics of growth between Hedyscepe and the plants commer- cially known as Kentias brings to mind the fact that these reclassifications and new names are often quite a puzzle to the ordinary plant grower, partly be- cause in many instances he is not fa- miliar with the mature plant, but ra- ther knows it only in the juvenile form. As a matter of fact the botanist the flower stems, and the seeds adhere to the stem from the bottom, while those of Hedyscepe are arranged spi- rally on the flower stems and the seeds are attached at the side. Working on the same plan, the botanist finds that although the common cocoanut, cocos nucifera, does not bear much resem- blance to that favorite dwarf palm of the plantsman, cocos Weddeliana, yet in the matter of flower and seed the same characteristics are found, even though the comparison in point of size is almost as that between a peach and a watermelon. But to return from our brief excur- sion into the realm of botany, and once more to get down to the practical end kindly escorted us around the plant. This range of glass has been erected some eight years and Frank has been managing the plant ever since its com- pletion. With the addition of the house now under construction, there will be 175,000 square feet of glass at this plant and this concern also oper- ates a plant of 50,000 square feet on Humboldt avenue. The houses are all of Moninger construction with Garland gutters, and consists of eight houses, 27X-100 feet, with a large boiler house and work shed. From this central point extends another range of eight houses, each 17x100 feet. The houses which are now being constructed, under the watchful eye of H. V. Hunkel, will be 4Sfi The American Florist. Sept. . 4. connt'Ctoa to the latter set of houses by a packing and potting shed, and later there will be built a corridor liO feet lone whieh will connect lioth of the ranges with the larger houses. While the material used in the con- struction was purchased of the Monin- ger Co., the actual building operations ate done by themselves and all cement walls, walks and benches are of their own labor. Three 100 H. P. Milwaukee boilers supply the necessary heat and Morehead steam traps are used lo re- turn the condensation- to the boilers. A large reservoir 30x100 feet and 5 feet deep is being built with cement walls, into which will flow the water from the several roofs and this v^'ill furnish the water for the necessary need of the plants. There is also a large well upon the place which will guarantee a reserve supply. A very novel idea for furnishing liquid manure attracted our attention. The manure is thrown into « large tank and then steamed, the ivater then pa.ising through strainers and draining into a basin from which it is distributed to the several houses. The eight large houses are planted out to roses which are in excellent con- dition and during our short stay we liad the pleasure of witnessing the men make the morning cut and inspect the stock, which was of a very high grade. The American Beauties were particu- larly fine and the Killarneys, Perles. Brides and Kaiserins were exception- ally good. Two houses devoted to greens were promising well. These were devoted to asparagus plumous and sprengeri and a bench of smilax just ready to be strung promised a good winter's supply. Tlie smaller houses were devoted to chrysanthemums, adi- antum and Boston ferns, which were all in fine condition. This firm is to be highly congratu- lated upon the rapid progress which they have achieved in their business in the eight years they have been located at this site and in the extensive ship- ping business which they have built up throughout the northwest. H. V. Hunkel superintends the greenhouse work and overlooks the culture of the crops, and F. H. Holton has charge of the wholesale store in Milwaukee. Too much praise cannot be lavished upon this hustling firm and their cour- teous foreman for the able and efficient manner in which all details are carried out, the general neatness of the es- tal)lishment and the fine condition of their stock. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Florists' Jargon. The florists have a trade jargon of their own. When a man who grows flowers for a living rattles off some- thing like "paper whites, valleys and Romans" the confused layman has to stop to think what the jumble of words means. It is only the trade way of saying paper white narcissus, lily of the valley and Roman hyacinth. Likewise "mum" is their word for chrysanthemum, and time and space are" likewise saved by saying "cyp" in- stead of cypripedium. So Bridesmaid roses are "maids," American Beauties are "beauties," Perle des Jardin be- comes "perle" and is pronounced pearl, while Souvenir du President Carnot is reduced to its last word, just as those other illustrious French rose names. General Jacqueminot and Marechal Niel, were shortened to "Jack" and "Niel" in the heyday of their glory.— New York Press. Specimen Exhibition Plants. The training and tying out of the specimen plants is a part of the work connected with the growing of these exhibition plants, which must receive attention at this time. The buds are beginning to api>ear on .several of the varieties, and it is much better to have the training and trying out over with liefore the buds are very far along, as the plants shape themselves better now than after the shoots have stif- fened themselves up following the set- ting of their buds. The style of tying out the plants must be governed to a great deal according to the circum- stances. If the plants have attained a geat size, and contain plenty of shoots, so that when spread out to rings four feet or over in diameter. F. H. Holton. I,ui c.f the Holton & Hunkel fo., Milwaukee \\'is. they still look good and full, then the liest specimens can be made by train- ing them out in this fashion, but it must lie liorne in mind that plants trained out in this style require lots of space to properly care for them, also they cannot be squeezed together very much to get them through ordinary size doors, and if they have to travel very long distances to the flower shows, they will make very bulky packages. To train a plant out on this plan, the first necessity is a strong supporting stake at the center of the plants and the main stem securely fastened to it. We use a wire stake similar to those used for staking roses, allowing for it to extend about four inches above the plants. The outside ring is then put in place and secured to four stakes set in around the edge of the pots. Only enough stakes should be used to prop- erly support the ring, a finished plant having a much neater appearance the fewer the stakes it contains. Another smaller ring can be put in nearer the center of the plant, but this is not a necessity if a good specimen can be made with the one outside ring. Silka- line should be used, fur tying the shoots fasten it to the center stake, then loop every shoot to it with a double knot so that it will not slip to cut the stem, then tie the string to the outside ring, starting over again with .•mother string, finishing up as before, following this up all around the plant imtil every shoot is taken care of. Careful judgment should be used ti. space the shoots evenly, so that the plant when finished has a uniform ap- pearance and not look bunchy in some lilaces and bare in others. The outside ring can be left off entirely and the training taken care of with the center stake and strings looping each shoot as before, but plants tied up in this way cannot be made as large as when the rings are used, but they have one advantage and that is the plant can be drawn in close without danger of breaking the shoots when it is neces- sary to ship them long distances. Every little detail in caring for these plants must be followed up closely. The plants having attained such a large size the soil is now full of roots, so do not let them suffer for water also let them dry out well between each watering, this will keep the soil sweet and tlie roots active. Continue the feeding of liquid manure a little stronger with each watering, changing off to clear water between each appli- cation. Plenty of ventilation day and night js one of the essential things for the plants- well being, also pav strict attention to keeping the plants free from insects of every description. C. W. JOHNSO.V. Chrysanthemums In the South. Clirysanthemums intended for AH ■Saints' Day should now have the buds well advanced. All lateral growths should be kept picked off clean, to give the bud the best chance to develop to Its fullest extent. Liquid manure may be given twice a week until the flowers show color which is generally about October 1st when its use should be stopped. Sulphate of ammonia, a four- inch potful to a barrel of water, is good to alternate with the liquid manure, or a three-inch potful may be used with the same quantity of liquid manure Syringing must be kept up daily as long as possible to prevent the ap- pearance af red spider. This pest will quickly destroy a whole crop if it once gets a foothold, although it is more liable to appear on plants grown under glass than on plants grown in the open. For greenfly the best remedy is to sprinkle the plants in the evening and dust heavily with tobacco dust. Should the following day be very bright it is well to wash off the dust with the hose otherwise the sun is liable to scorch the leaves. One or two applications should clean the fly out thoroughly. As soon as the flowers show color is the proper time to ^nit on a cover. Light frames are erected over the beds and covered with sash or cotton cloth stretched tightly. This is about the time thrips are likely to appear, but a liberal sprinkling of tobacco stems in the walks and bunches hung here and there on the wires will make almost a complete safeguard. Very little water is required after the cover is put on. igio. The American Florist. 433 but the plants may be daily sprinkled half way up the stems to keep just a little moisture in the atmosphere. In cutting the blooms it is always better to cut each grade by itself and place in water 25 or 50 to a vase. This saves time in handling and minimizes the danger of spoiling the blooms. Wm. Leak. Propagating: Hydrangea Panlculata. Ed. Amebican Florist : — When is the proper time, and what is the best way to strike cuttings of hydrangea paniculata grandifiora and syringa? A. P. Cuttings from the ripened wood may be rooted in the greenhouse or in the open air. In the former case the wood should be gathered before severe frost, selecting the current year's growth, and the cuttings made and planted in October and November. Make them two to four inches long, sometimes with one eye but preferably with two, and plant with a dibble in pots, pans or flats. They should be kept cool until a callous is formed or roots produced which will require from one to six months; they can then be potted or planted into the ground in May or June. To root in the open air, wood of the same as before mentioned should be gathered in autumn or early win- ter before severe frost and after it has well ripened, and either stored in a cool cellar, covering with moss or fresh earth to prevent drying, or immedi- ately made into cuttings. These should be six or more inches in length and should contain at least two buds. They should then be tied into bundles with tarred rope with the bases level and buried in a sandy soil with the butts down and protected from frost. In the spring they should be planted in trenches in well-prepared soil an inch or more apart in rows 1 to 1% ft. apart. The upper bud should be just at the surface of the ground. In the fall they should be dug and sorted and heeled in for the winter. W. Lillum Harrlssli lor Easter. Ed. Amekican Florist : — When is the proper time to pot Lilium Harrisii in order to have them in bloom at Easter? Of what should the soil be composed? Amateuk. The time to pot Lilium Harrisii bulbs is immediately upon their receipt, and then placing the pots in a dark, cool place, preferably burying them in a frame. If not wanted until late in the season a good covering of leaves will be necessary. The date of blooming is regulated by the time they are brought into the greenhouse. In a house with a night temperature of 60° thirteen weeks from the required time of bloom- ing will be required. All lilies require a good live fibrous loam with a small amount of rotted manure and a good generous addition of clean sharp sand. Do not use any old heavily manured soil or the result will be failure. W. St. Cathebines. Ont.— The Horticul- tural Society held its annual exhibition September 14-16, 1910. NoEWicH, Conn.— The annual exhibi- tion of dahlias and other autmun flowers of the New London County Horticultural Society will be held Sep- tember 24. OBITUARY. George Wlttbold. George Wittbold, pioneer florist of Chicago, passed quietly away at his home September 19, advanced years closing a long life of unostentatious industry at the age of 78 years. Some years ago The American Florist gave a sketch of Mr. Wittbold's career, which will bear repetition at this time : "Away back in the days before the Civil war floriculture in Chicago was conducted along very narrow lines and afforded a livelihood to a mere half dozen men. The history of the trade in the days when Chicago was yet a struggling village is clouded in the obscurities of the past, but it is un- doubted that Samuel Brooks was the first of the commercial florists by some years. Then came Edgar Sanders and Williams & Wittbold. Of these George Wittbold, president of the company which bears his name, is the only one who is still in business. This dean of the profession was born in 1832 at The Late George Wittbold, Hanover, in Germany, and in his youth acquired a knowledge of plant life in the Royal Botanical Garden at that place. Coming to America and Chi- cago when 25 years of age, Mr. Witt- bold soon became engaged in the busi- ness which has been continued to the present day. The firm was Williams & Wittbold, the former having a green- house on what is now Fullerton ave- nue. Mr. Wittbold's glass was at an- other location, about where Clark street and North avenue intersect. Mr. Wittbold says that at that time his only competitors were Mr. Brooks, away out on the South Side, south of what is now Kenwood, and Mr. San- ders, at the spot which is now the northwest corner of Belmont and Evanston avenues. It was just after the war that Mr. Wittbold left the partnership of Mr. Williams and in 1869 he bought the land on which he has lived and done business for the past thirty-one years. At that time it was largely a slough; there were four acres of it and people said it was not worth the $2,000 which he paid. There were no streets, not even roads, and all there was on it was water, pond lilies, grass and a few rattlesnakes. But about the time Mr. Wittbold had his slough filled in he was offered seven acres for his four, seven acres of pretty high land just south of his and consequently nearer the city. Now he wishes he had that seven acres, but then he thought that four acres was all his greenhouses could earn the taxes on; as a matter of fact, when it came to building streets and other pub- lic improvements, he couldn't pay the taxes out of his business and sold nearly an acre of his land, but out of that acre he got not only enough for the improvements but enough to give him his other three acres clear of cost, and they are worth probably $30,- 000 an acre today. All through the time that Chicago was growing to be great, Mr. Wittbold's business was keeping pace. He brought up a family of five such boys as are a comfort to a man's declining years, and with their aid the business was not only pushed into the front rank but Mr. Wittbold was enabled to entirely throw off its burden and go back under the three acres of glass and potter about at will among the palms and ferns, the friends of his youth, the reliance of his man- hood and the pleasure of his ripened years." Mr. Wittbold married Miss Emma Fricke, sister of Dr. Fricke, the well known Chicago physician. May 29. 18G3, and their were eight children, five sons, Gustave, who died January 24, 1908; Henry, Fred, Louis and Otto, all of Chicago, and three daughters, Mrs. Fletcher James, Des Plaines, 111.; Mrs. Henry Neve and Miss Helen Witt- bold, Chicago, all of whom, with Mrs. Wittbold, survive. Funeral services were held at the residence September 21, and interment was at Graceland cemetery. There was a great profu- sion of handsome floral offerings. Lake Forest, 111. The fourth annual exhibition of the Horticultural Society was held Septem- ber 16, 1910, at the Art Institute. The building was well filled with groups of decorative plants, cut flowers and vege- tables. The exhibition of vegetables was the best ever shown at any of the shows given by this society and the judges had great difficulty in deciding which of the six collections exhibited by G. F. Swift, A. C. Farwell, Cyrus McCormick, E. A. Hamill, H. H. Mar- tin and C. H. Heywood should receive the silver cups offered as prizes. There were 150 entries in vegetables, sixty entries in cut flowers and thirty-five entries in plants. The judges of the vegetables were Charles Gebhard, Robert J. Sampson and A. Johnson, all of Lake Geneva, Wis., and the flowers and plants were judged by W. Long- land of Lake Geneva, Wis., P. Myers of Waukegan, 111., and G. Woodward of Chicago, 111. The following premiums were awarded: Best display of vegetables, to occupy not more than 20 square feet— E. A. HamiU. H. C. Peterson, gardener, first; H. H, Martin, W. Henzel. gardener, second; G. F. Swift, G. Kop- pt'Dboeffer, gardener, third. Best display of vegetables on board 3s5. not over 25 nor less than 20 varieties — 0. M. Cum- ing. K. Lating, gardener, first; H. H. Martin, W. Henzel, gardener, second: G. F. Swift, G. Koppenhoeffer, gardener, third. Best display of perennials — A. M. Day, G. Whidahl, gardener, first; Cyrus McCormick, W. Gritfiths, gardener, second: H. H. Martin, W, Henzel, gardener, third. Best general display of annuals — E. A. Ech- Ijard. B. Seifert, gardener, first; A. M. Day, G. Whidahl, gardener, second. Best group of greenhouse plants arranged for effect, to occupy not less than 100 square feet — G. F. Swift, G. Koppenhoeffer, gardener, first with a group of well grown palms, cycas, ferns and crotons; H. 0. Chatfleld Taylor, C. Gennert, gardener, second with .a group of seedling fuchsias: B. H. McElwee. J. Newbon, gardener, third with group of heliotrope. 484 The American Florist. Sept. 24, TheAmerigan Florist 18S5 Twenty-Sixth Year 1910 Subscription. United States and Mexico $1.00 a year: Canada $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted onlyfromthosein the trade. When sending us chantre of address always send che old address at the same time. .■Vdvertising rates on application. From the 6rst issue the .\mkrican Florist baa accepted ontv trade advertisements. Advertisements must reach us Tuesday (earlier if possible), as we eo to press Wednesday. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of our correspondents. THE AMERICAN FLORIST, 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVERS CONTENTS. IlaK hour ehaplers for plant growers 425 — H.vdruugens ■*2o — Begonia Gloire de Lorraine 425 — Poinsettias f Jp — CoUuscs 426 — Winter flowering geraniums 42b — Poc chrysanthemums 426 The retail trade 428 — Roj-al league floral emblem (illus.) 42G — Santa Fe cross panel (illus.) 420 — The nou-breakablc flower vase 420 —How about It? Will you help us? 420 — Florists' flowers and their arrangement. .. .427 The dablia 42S — Dahlia growers of Hammoutou. N. J 428 — A field of A. D. Livonia dahlias at .T. Mur- rnv Bassetts. Hammontou. N. J. (illus. ).42S — Dahlia Star of the East at J. K. Alexan- der's. East Brldgewater. Mass. (illus.) . .421) —New Englanrt Dahlia Society 420 — William F. Bassett (portrait) 430 — Basket of cactus dahlias, grown by .T. Mur- ray Bassett, Hammontou. N. J. (illus.) . .43(1 Florists* palms 430 — Season able notes 430 )yith the growers 431 — Holton & Haukel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis 431 — H. V. Hunkel (portrait) 431 —Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis 4.31 Brown Deer, Milwaukee, Wis. (illus.) . .431 — F. H. Holton (portrait) 4.32 Chrysanthemums 432 — Specimen exhibition plants 432 — Chrysanthemums in the south 432 Propogating Hydrangea Paniculata 433 Lilium Harrisli for easter 433 Obituary 433 — George Wittbold (portrait) 433 The southern fern cutworm 434 Coming exhibitions 434 Meetings of florists' clubs 434 Chicago 436 St. Louis 43S Louisville 438 linldfish and aquariums 430 How to grow exhibition sweet peas 430 Horticultural Society of New I'ork 440 Milwaukee 441 Philadelphia 442 Pittsburg 442 r.nston 443 Npw York 444 Washington 444 P'lltlmore 44.5 The seed trade 450 — Rains damage California beans 450 — Harvesting Michigan beans 4.50 — Imports 450 Mnrket gardeners 452 — Market gardeners' convention 452 11. troit 4.52 ( leveland 453 The nursery trade 454 Providence 450 I-os Angeles. C'al 457 Toronto 45f^ The allied trades 400 — Refrigerators designed by experts 400 — Semi-annual nitrate of soda review 400 Indi.Tnnpnlis 470 The Southern Fern Cutworm. Tlie velvety green caterpillai- which lias recently been reported to ine by the editor of the American Florist, as dama.^iiig' ferns by feeding on the un- folding .shoots, is the sputhern fern cut- worm (Callopistria floridensis Guen.), an insect wliich has only been known as a pest of greenhouse ferns about two years. The green cutworms and their parents, which are moths, have haliits almost identical with those of the common brownish or grayish cut- worms, the well known pests of carna- tions, asparagus plumosa, etc. The cutworms feed at night, concealing themselves during tlie day at the base of the plant, or if the houses are dark, stretched along the mid-rib of the leaf and are easily overloolved because of their remarkable resemblance to the color of the fern leaves. The moths are night flyers, usually concealing themselves beneath the benches or other dark places during the day. Arsenicals, especially arsenate of lead, are effective in controlling this insect, but should not be used on salable plants. In one infested fern house we had good results from spray- ing with pyrethrum decoction, prepared by steeping 2% ounces of fresh pyre- tliruin. or Bubach powder for one hour in 5 gallons of water. In addition, a trap lantern consisting of an ordinary lantern suspended above a tub contain- ing an inch or two of water in which a little kerosene has been added — just enough kerosene to make thin film over the surface is advised. This trap lan- tern should be lighted at night, the ob- ject being to attract and capture the night flying moths. Though we have had no experience with nicotine ex- tracts, they should be of value if spray- ed in the evening when the cutworms are feeding. Hand-picking has proven of value, this being accomplished most satisfactorily at night. The cutworms will be found feeding on the tenderer fronds, usually near the tip. A full account of this insect is given in a report on the more important In- sects injurious to greenhouse plants, which is soon to be issued as a special bulletin of the Oflice of the State En- tomologist of Illinois. John J. Davis. Replace all the broken glass without further delay. Now Wanted. — Those roses that give all the fragrance of summer when svim- mer has gone. SUBSCRiBER.s should renew promptly to insure regular deli\^ery of the pa- per. The yellow address label on the paper shows date of expiration. Frost may be expected any time after September 1.5 and it Is well to be prepared for it. The first frosts are frequently followed by a prolonged period of fine mild weather and the season of tender stock may be pro- longed very materially by light pro- tection on frosty niglits. Coming Exhibitions. (Secretaries are requested to supply any omissions from this list and to correct any dates that may have been altered since the last advices.) .«, « Boston, Mass., September 23-25, 1910. — Autumn exhibition of the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society at Horticultural Hall. Boston. Address Wm. P. Rich, Horticultural Hall, Boston. Baltimore, Md,, December 1-2, 1910,— Pall ex- hibition. Maryland Horticultural Society. Fifth Regiment Armorv. Address C P. Close. College Park. Md. Chicago, November 7-12, 1910,— Annual fall exhibition, Horticultural Society of Chicago, Coliseum, Wabash avenue near Fifteenth street. Address J. H. Burdett. 1020 W. 104th Place, Chicago. Hartford. Conn., September 22-23. 1910.— Dahlia exhibition. Connecticut Horticultural So- ciety, Unity Hall. Address Geo. W. Smith. Mel- rose. Conn. Hartford, Conn., November 3-4, 1910.— Chry- santhemum exhibition. Connecticut Horticultural Society. Putnam Phalanx Hall. .\ddress Geo. W. Smith. Melrose. Conn. Indianapolis, Ind., November 8-12, 1910.^ Fall show. State Florists' Association of In- diana, Tomlinson Hall. Address A. F. J. Baur, Thirty-eighth street and Senate avenue, In- dianapolis, Ind. Lenox. Mass.. October 26-27. 1910 — Tenth annual fall exhibition. Lenox Horticultural So- ciety, Town Hall. Address Geo. 11. Instone, Lenox, Mass. Long Branch. N. J.. November 9-10, 1910. — Second annual cbr.vsanthemum exhibition, Elber- on Hnrtlculturnl Society. Address B. ■ Carey. Long Branch, N. J. Milwaukee, Wis,. November 7-14, 1910,^ Flower show, Milwaukee Florists' Clubs, in the Auditorium. Minneapolis, Minn., November 16-20, 1910. — Flower show, Minnesota State ITorists' Asso- ciation, National Guard Armory, Kenwood Park- way. Address Jerry P. .lorgenson, 3601 Port- land avenue south, Minneapolis, Minn. Morristown, N. J., November 2-4, 1910.— An- nual exhibition, chrysanthemum Society of .\niericii. in conjunction with the Morris County CJardeuers' and Florists' Society. Address Ed- ward Reagan, Box 334. Morristown. N. J. Morristown, N. J., November 2-4, 1910.— Fif- teenth annual flower show. Morris County Gar- deners' and Florists' Society. Address Edward Ueagan, Box 334, Mon-istowu. N. J. New Haven, Conn., November 1-3, 1910, — An- nual exhibition of the New Haven County Horti- cultural Society, Music hall. 115 Court street. Address Frederick H. Wirtz, 86 NlcoU street, New Haven. Conn. New York. September 20-22, 1910.— Seventy- ninth fair of the American Institute. Berkeley Lyceum building, 19 and 21 West Forty-fourth street. Address W. A. Eagelson, American In- stitute, New York. New York, November 911, 1910,— .\nnual ex- hibition of chrysautliemunis. American Institute. 19 and 21 West Forty-fourth street. Pasadena, Calif.. November 3-5, 1910.— Fall flower show. Pasadena (gardeners' Association. Maryland hotel. Address Angus McLeod, 1632 .Vlle'en avenue, Pasadena, Calif. Poughkeepsie, N. Y.. October 27-28. — Annual flower show, Dutchess County Horticultural Society. St. Louis, Mo., November 8-12, 1910, — Fourth fall floral exhibition. St. Louis Horticultural Society. Coliseum. Jefferson and Washington avenues. Address Otto G. Koenig. 0473 Floris- sant avenue. St. Louis, Mo. Worcester, Mass,. November 10. 1910. — Chrvsanthemum exhibition. Worcester County Horticultural Society. Horticultural Hall. IS Front street. Address Adln A. Hixon, Horti- cultural Hall, Worcester, Mass. Meetings of Florists' Clubs. [Secretaries of clubs and societies are requested to send notice of change in date, time and place of meeting.l \iii.\iiT, N. Y.— -\lbany Florists' Club. W. C. Kings. 24 and 28 Steuben street. First Thursday of eacli montli. 8 p. ni Fred .V. Danker fecre- larv. 40 Maiden Lane. .Vlbany.N. Y. BAL'nMORE. Md— Gardeners' and Florists' Club of Baltimore, Florists' Exchauae hall. St. Paul and Franklin streets. Second and fourth Monday of each month, at S p. m. Koah F. Flitton, Secre- tary. Patlersuii Park. Baltimore. Boston, Mass.— Gardeners' and Florists* Clnlj of Boston. Horticultural Hall. Third Tuesday of each month. September to June inclusive. W. N. Craig. Secretary. North Easton, Mass, Bt;FPALO. N. 'Y —Buffalo Florists' Club. 38.5-387 Ellicott street. First Tuesday of each month, at 8 pm. Win Legs. Secretary. Buffalo. Butte. Mont. — Montana Florists' Club Col- umbia Gardens. Second Friday in each month. S. Hansen. Secretary, W. Galena and Excelsici st rpptp li llttG CniCAGO.— Chicago Florists' Club. First Thnrs- dayof each month. at8 p.m., in Union Restaurant, 111 Randolpli street. Louis Wintersou, Secretary, 45 Wabash avenue, Chicago. Chicago.- Gardoners' and Florists' Union ^c. 10615, 10 and 12 Clark Street. Second Wednesday of each month. T. Rodgers, Secretary, 958 Har- rison street, Chicago. Cincinnati, O.— Cincinnati Florists' Society, Jabez Elliott Flower Market. Second Saturday of each month, at 8 p.m. Alex. Ostendorp, Secre- tary, Cincinnati. Cleveland. O.— Cleveland Florists' Club. Pro- gress Hall. 2610 Detroit avenue. Second and fourth Monday of each month, at 7:30 p. m. Isaac Ken- nedy, Secretary, West Park, Ohio. Davenport, Ia.— Tri-City Florists' Club. Sec- ond Thursday ol each month, in Davenport. Rock Island and iloline. alternately. J. T. Temple Secretary, Davenport. la. Datton O.— Davtou Florists' Club. 37 E. Fiftli street. First Monday of each month, at 8 p. m. Horace M.Frank, Secretary, 112 South Main street, Ua\tou. , „ Detroit. Mich— Detroit Florists' Club, Coivie building. 42-14 Gratiot avenue. First and third Miiudav of each month, at 8 p.m. Hugo Schroeter. Secretary, Detroit. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Grand Rapids Florists and liaidciiers' Club, otlioe ol iuenib?r. First and third Monday of each month. Edward Freyling. Secretary. 89"l Wealthy avenue. Grand Kapids. Hartford. Conn.— The (_'onnecticut Horticul- tural Society. Count \ building. Second and fourth Friday, at 8 p. m. Geo. W. Smith, Secretary. Melrose. Conn. Indianapolis, Ind.— State Florists' Association of Indiana. State House, First Tuesday o( each month, at 3:30 p. m. -V. Baur, care of Baur A Smith, Secretary. Indianapolis. Lacrosse. Wis.— La Crosse Gardeners' and Florists' Society. Hotel Stoddard. Second Tues- day of each raoiith. W. R- Ellcrs Secretary. Lake Forest. Ill —The Horticultural Society of Lake Forest. Council Chamber. City Hall. Last Wednesday of each month, at 8 p. m. L. Gcppert, Secretary, Lake Forest, 111, igio. The American Florist. 435 Lake Geneva, Wis.— Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Association. First and third Sat- urday of each month, at 8 p. m., atNtws building. A. J. .Smith. Secretary. Lake Geneva. Lenox. Mass. ^ Lenox Horticultural Society. First Saturday of e.ach month. Geo. il. lustone. Secretary. Lenox, Ma^s. Louisville, Kt.— The Kentucky Society of Florists. First Tuesday of each month , at 8 p. in . Third and Broadway, d. Kleinstarink, Secretary, Letterli- and bwint; streets. Louisvill-'. Madison. N. J.— Morris County Gardeners' nnd Florists* Society, Masonic Hall. Second Wednes- day of each month, at s p. m. Edw. Rp:igan, Sec- retary. Murristowii, N. J. Milwaukee, Wis.— Milwaukee Florists' Club. First Thursday of each month at 8 p. m., in Quiel House, corner Broadway and Mason street. Eui.'*'n<' nestrercher. Secretary, K. F.D. 10, X. ]\Iil- wanket'. Montreal, Que. — Montreal Gardeners* and Florists' Club, Royal Guardians buildiiis. 211 fcht-rln'ook sivi-ct. wp-.t, First and third Monday of each month, at7:-j5 p.m. W. H Horobin, Sec- retary, 2H3 Marquette street, Montreal New London, Conn. —New London County Hor- ticultural Society, Elks' Hail. Second and "fourth Wednesday of each month. Frank H. Allen. Sec- retary, New London. NeW Okleans. La.— Gardeners' Mutual Pro- tective Association 118 Exchange alley. Second Sunday of each month, at 2 p m. John Parr, Sec- retaryi -1539 North Rampart street, New Orleans. New Orleans, La.— German Gardeners' Club, 024 Common street. First Wednesday of each month, at 8 p.m. Otto Werner, Secretary, New Orleans. New Orleans, La.— New Orleans Horticultural Society. Koihs hall. 127 St. Charles av.Hiu<' Third Thursciay of each mouth, at 8 p. m. C. K. Panter, Secretary. 23'-20 Calhoun street. New orl>-an>.. Newport, K. I.— Newport Horticultural Society. First and third Wednesday of each month. P. F. Reynolds. Secretary. Kiitigles avenue, Newport. New York— New York Florists' Club Grand Opera House buildiui:. Second Monday of each month, at 7:30 p. m. .lohn Young, Secretary, 110 W. 34th street. New York. New York.— Horticultural- Society of New York at American Institute rooms. Second Wednesday or each month, at 4:30 p. m.: May and June, at 3" p. m., at Botanical Garden. Geo. V. Nash, Secretary, N. Y. Botanical Gard')n. Benson. Neb. Pasadena, Oal — Pasadena Gardeners' Assoc- iation Hoard of Trade rooms. West Colorado Street. Firstand third Friday of each month, at 8 p. m. A. M<*Leinch 2 50 24 to 30-inch..... 2 00 15 to 18 inch 1 50 12-inch 100 Shorter... per 100, $4 00. $6 00 Per 100 Klllame;. lone $8 01 Mvdmm 6 00 Short 300to 4 00 Cardinal, select 10 00 Long 8 CO Medium 6 00 Short 3 00 to 4 00 Per 1(X) 800 6 00 3 00 to 4 00 $8 00 6 00 $3 00 to Sichmond, ion; Medium Short My Maryland, long Medium Short $3 00to 4 00 White Killamey, lone 8 00 Medium 6 00 Short 3 00to 4 00 Perle, medium 4 00to 6 00 Short 2 00to 3 00 Carnations 2 00 to 3 00 Asters, srood. outdoor 2 (10 to 3 00 short outdoor 75 to 100 For 100 Clirysantliemums, Golden Glow, yellow; October Fr^st. white %\ 51 to $2 50 per doz. Orchids, Cattleyas per doz., $7 50 Harrisii LUles $12 00 to $15 00 VaUey 3 00 to 4 00 Gladioli 3 00 to 5 00 Plumosus Sprays. Sprengeri..,. 2 00 to 3 OO Plumosus Strings, extra lone. p<-r string. 60c Smilax .per dozen. $1 50to$2 00 Galax.... per 1000. 100 Ferns, fine, new " 1 .^0 Adiantnm Croweanum 75 to 1 00 SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. POEHLM /INN'S FANCY VALLEY! w;^^;;;;//^^^^^^^ EXTRA FINE HARRISII LI LI ES| once tried you win have no other. Send Trial Order Now. CUT PIvOVSTEI^^ ROSES, CARNATIONS, CHRYSANTHEMUMS and aU other Seasonable Stock. Our Roses are of exceptionally good quality. Our Carnations, although a little short of stem are as Good a Grade as can be found in the Marltet. ma /■^-".'^n.^V V^ V*a^^^^~^ L. D. Ptaone Randolph 208 1 ^^| • WIETOR BROS.9 51 wabash Ave., Chicago. Chicago. STOCK IMPROVING. The quality of the different flowers to be seen around the market is show- ing improvement every day. The wea- ther for the past weeli has been very pleasant and the stoclc cut from out- door plants is much better than what could be procured last week. The cooler nights are enabling the green- house men to regulate the tempera- ture and consequently this line of stock is improving rapidly. Roses continue to be of fine quality and good stock can be obtained of all the standard varieties. American Beauties are plentiful and of very good grade. Carnations are improving rapidly, stems are longer and flowers are far better than a week ago. Chrysanthe- mums are inore plentiful and some very handsome blooms are to be seen, but as yet only white and yellow have reached the market. Lily of the Val- ley is improving and abundant enough to supply all demands. Lilies are a little shorter and sell well. Violets have made their appearance but are of the early fall grade. The market is still well stocked with out-door prod- ucts, quantities of asters are received daily and wliile some bear evidence that their season is closing some very fine blooms of the branching sorts are obtainable better than last week, after the rains. Large shipments of gladiolus are being received and are selling very well. Quantities of the coarser out- door flowers are being disposed of and the store windows are decorated with Golden Rod, Rudbeckia, Helenium, Na- tive Asters and Clematis paniculata. Greens of all kinds are in good sup- ply and demand. NOTES. H. Van Gelder of Percy Jones' is en- joying an exceptionally good business, and tlie last week sales proved to be the largest he has had since Memorial week. The last shipment of colored asters were disposed of on Monday but he still tias a number of acres of white asters coming in. A large quantity of carnations are arriving of exceptional- ly good quality and are among the best to be found on the market. The stock of palms and greenhouse plants that the George Wittbold Co. is offering this fall is in exceptionally fine condition. They also have fifty acres planted out to nursery stock, including ornamental shrubs, trees and peren- nials. A complete catalogue has been issued, which will be furnished upon application. The Horticultural Society executive committee met at the Union Res- taurant September IG and considerable progress was made with flower show business. Geo. Asmus was appointed manager, with ofEces downtown. The show will be held at the Coliseum, November 7-12. Vaughan & Sperry are offering their trade a very high grade of roses in all the leading varieties and are receiving large shipments of carnations that are quickly disposed of. Saturday was a very busy day, the busiest of the sea- son, both in local and in shipping trade. Hoerber Bros, are cutting a very good grade of Killarney, Jardine and Hill roses. Two new unnamed varieties of white and pink roses will soon be ready for the market. September 20 was the first anniversary of the open- ing of their wholesale store. One of E. C. Amling's shippers is sending him three shipments of 800 lilies each week, of excellent quality, making a weekly receipt of 2,400. Mr. Amling is now able to handle orders for them in any quantity. At Vaughan's Greenhouses there is now a fine assortment of Phoenix Roeb- lenii. Asparagus plumosus nanus, bay and box trees, crotons and other indoor plants in great variety and fine con- dition. News was received by Chas. "W. Mc- Kellar from Columbus, O., that his brother, James, of the Fifth Avenue Floral Co., is in a hospital seriously ill witli pneumonia. Zeck & Mann are this week offering a fancy grade of indoor carnations to the trade. This firm reports a heavy demand for asparagus strings and A. sprengeri. J. A. Mendel, "West Eighteenth street, nominee for county commissioner, is this week attending the national demo- cratic convention at St. Louis, Mo. It is with much regret that we re- cord the death of George Wittbold, pioneer florist of this city, in our obitu- ary column this week. Weiland & Risch are cutting a very good quality of roses and carnations, the latter as good a grade as can be found in the market. tg/o. The American Florist, 437 Chrysanthemums Golden Glow i Acknowledged the best in this market, Oct. Frost I $2.00 to 2.50 per doz. We have some special Golden Glow, extra large, for exhibition purposes, $3.00 per doz. PRICE LIST AM. BEAUTIES, 36 in. and over., Per doz. $3 00 24 to 30 in $2 00 to 2 50 18in 150 12tol5in 100 Shortstems.per 100, 4 00 to 6 00 ASTERS, according to size per 100, $2 00 to $4 00 HARRISn LILIES per doz., $ 1 50 per 100, 12 00 Maryland, Richmond, Killarney, White KUlarney, Kaiserin. Per 100 Good lengths $6 00 Medium lengths 4 00 Good short lengths 2 00 to 3 00 Extra select Kaiserin.... 8 00 ROSES, our selection... 2 00 FANCY CARNATIONS, Pink and White 2 00 to 3 00 White and Yellow 'Mums, per doz $2 OOto $3 00 Lily of the Valley... 100, 3 OOto 4 00 Asparagus per string, 60 Sprays.perlOO, $3 OOto 4 00 Sprengeri per 100, 2 OOto 3 00 Ferns per 1000, 1 60 Smilax per doz., 2 00 Adlantum per 100, 1 00 Galax, green per 1000, 1 00 " bronze per 1000, 125 Buy Direct of the Grower and Get Fresh Stock. BASSETT & WASHBURN, Office and Store : 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago Greenhouses: Hinsdale, Illinois At a meeting of the Florists' Club bowling league, held September 16, T. C. Yarnall was elected president, Allie Zeck secretary and E. F. Winterson treasurer. The league will open its season September 28 at Bensinger's al- leys, 118 East Monroe street. The members of the different teams were selected at a meeting held September 21. Poehlmann Bros, have donated five very handsome scarf pins, which will be given to the five men having the highest score at the end of the sea- son. Geo. Asmus is offering what is known as the Asmus cup to the player having the highest individual score at the close of the season. In addition to these, several other valuable prizes have been offered. Bassett & Washburn are cutting an excellent grade of chrysanthemums. Golden Glow is exceptionally large and October Frost is showing up re- markably well. This firm is also cut- ting a large quantity of their new red carnation, O. P. Bassett, for which the demand is heavy. An excellent quality . second. Display of asters — J. Dunlop, first; A. Klok ner. second ; W. Dallwig, third. Display of hardy phlox^H. W. Koemer, first ; W. Dallwig, second ; A. Klokner, third. Display of gladioli — H. Koemer, first; A. Klok' ner, second; J. Dunlop, third. Display of dahlias — H. Koemer, first. Display of cannas — H. Koemer, first; J. Dun^ lop, second. Display of carnations — A. Klokner, first; J, Dunlop. second. Display of lilies — Hunkel's Seed Store, first A. Klokner, second. Display of roses — A. Klokner, first. Floral bouquet — H. W. Koerner. first; J. Dun^ lop, second. Snap dragon — A. Klokner, first; J- Dunlop, second. Larkspur — H. W. Koerner, first ; J. Dunlop, second. Calendula — A. Klokner, first; J. Dunlop, sec- ond. Dianthus — J. Dunlon, first: A. Klokner, second, Decorative grasses — A. Klokner, first; J. Dun- lop. second. Cosmos — H. W. Koemer first; J. Dunlop, sec- ond. Coxcombs — H. W. Koerner, first; A. Klokner, second. Gaillinrdia grandiflora — H. W. Koerner, first; A. Klokner, second. Hydrangea P. G. — J. Dunlop, first; H. W. Koerner. second. Flower Beds- Bed of cannas— Rud. Preuss, first; Heitman & Baerman. second. Bed of geraniums — A. Klokner, first ; R. Preuss, second. Bed of salvia — R. Preuss, first; F. Kaiser, second. Any other bed — F. Kaiser, first; HeitmpTi & Baerman, second. G. R. 442 The American Florist. Sept. 24, C Of Special Interest to Retailers Is Our Offer in EASTER LILIES BRONZE GALAX $1.00 per 1000; $7.50 per case. $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100. Thoroughly reliable stock in every respect. We have Lilies every day in the year, and can furnish them in most any quantity on short notice. A STAPLE ARTICXE YOU USE EVERY DAY. The stock wei)ffer is of an unusual good quality. Try a case- THE LEO NIESSEN CO., 1209 Arch St., Phiiadelphia. Pa. Philadelphia. SIGNS OF AUTUMN. All about US are signs of autumn. The straw hats have nearly all been harvested or destroyed, and vests are again fashionable. If Lewis Carrol's whimsical "walrus and carpenter" were here they would doubtless "talk of many things" and wind up by eating their companions, the oysters. A good (all suit of clothes Is now available, providing you have the price, and it is also comfortable. With all this evi- dence at hand, it is evident that the florist's dull days are almost over. Dahlias are now a great feature of the market. The growers of Hammonton, N. J., are sending in much fine stock, which, in addition to what comes from many other sources, supplies a great wealth of bloom. Cosmos is also very abundant and they are poor indeed who cannot have a small bunch of some kind of blossoms. A number of the retail stores feature the golden rod in their windows. September 19.— There is an abun- dance of stock to supply all demands. Orchids are probably the scarcest but there seems to be enough to go around. Some gardenias are coming in but they are not potent factors in the market. The supply of roses is normal. The weather is much cooler, which indi- cates, if continued, that the supply of stock will soon be lessened. NOTES. Lloyd G. Blick, a leading florist of Norfolk, Va., visited this city during the past week. With his sister and a party of friends he motored up from Norfolk in a high power Packard car. While here the party were the guests of Edward Held and wife at their coun- try home. Mr. Reid took them out in his car and showed them a large sec- tion of New Jersey. Mr. Blick and his party journeyed from here to Atlantic City and other seashore resorts. It was their Intention to visit New York city, going thence to Maine. They will, on returning, go through the mountains of New Hampshire, the Mohawk val- ley and will view Niagara Falls, then through the Cumberland valley and the Valley of Virginia, toward home. Mr. Blick and his party were greatly pleased with what they saw here, but are yet fond of the sunny south. The Henry F. Michell Co. will open their second annual dahlia show at their store, 1018 Market street, on September 27, continuing till the 30th. All the best varieties will be exhibited and prizes awarded to private garden- ers. Philip Freud will be in charge. Komada Bros.. 921 Wood street, manufacturers of wire designs, are an enterprising body of young men. They do a large business because they are always on the job and turn out work on very short notice. Charles Henry Fox, Broad street, be- low Walnut, is again in his store, the picture of health. Mr. Fox is thor- oughly up-to-date and many features of his store are unique and interesting. Robert Kift is handling very fine Dorothy Gordon carnations from the range of Joseph Heacock, Wyncote. The flowers are good and the stems long for this season. We^e TIowerMw^Kefe Philadelphia. Sept. 21. Per 100 Roses. Beauty, extra 15 00025 00 Brst 8 0n@10 00 " Brides and Maids 1 Or@ 5 00 " Killarney 1 COff 6 00 " White Killarney 1 009) 5 00 Asters 75ff 3 00 Cattleyas 50 00^75 00 Dahlias 1 Ol & 3 01 Gl.diolus 20(1® 4 10 Lilium Harrisii 6 00@ 8 00 Lily of the Valley 2 000 4 00 Snapdragons 4 roe? 8 TO Adiantum 75^100 Asparagus per bunch, 50 Smilax IS OOffi.'O CO Pittsburg. Sept. 21 . Per 100 Roses. Beauty, special 12 00015 00 extra 8 000 U 00 No. 1 4000 6 00 " Bride Bridesmaid 1 000 4 OO " Chatpnay 1 00® 4 OO " Killarney 1000 4 00 " My Maryland 1000 4 00 " Richmond 1 00® 4 00 Carnations 1 O'*0 2 CO Ast-ts 1 rO0 I 00 Gladioli 2 000 5 00 Lilium Longiflorum 6 0"f? 8 00 Lily of the Valley 3 00© 4 00 Sweet Peas 25® 50 Adiantum 150 AspafagusSprengeri, per bunch. 50 strings... per string, 50 " sprays. .. per bunch. SO Smilai 15 00 The store of M. C. Riehs, 1020 North Fifth street, is always a busy place and the genial and kindly lady who presides has many friends in that sec- tion of the city. In the show window of Habermehl's Bellevue-Stratford store, very hand- some combinations of dahlias and gold- en rod are seen. Charles Fox, Sr., of 1307 North Broad street, was serving on a jury last week, and left the big store to his young men. George Craig, 211 South Eleventh street, has recently been sending out a large number of fine funeral designs. Godfrey Aschmann, who has been looking up stocks in Europe, will sail from Rotterdam for home October 8. T. Nelson Geiger, Thirteenth and Walnut streets, Is showing very origi- nal designs and decorations. The Chestnut Hill Horticultural Society held its annual dahlia show September 13. The Robert Craig Co. continues to ship large numbers of their splendid crotons. John Mclntyre is receiving a fine quality of cattleya orchids. Single violets are on the market. Pittsburg. There is a slight change for the bet- ter in the flower market over last week. Asters are still coming in fine, but are gradually getting shorter In the stem. Stock is moving out nicely and Satur- day evening found the commission houses pretty well cleaned up. Carna- tions are coming in more plentiful, with a good demand. Beauties are moving out nicely. Greens of all kinds are still very plentiful. McRae & Jenkinson & Co., New Ken- sington, Pa., have leased the Eisner Flower Store on Penn. Avenue and FINE Asters and Gladioli THE McCALLUM CO., Inc., 937 Liberty Ave., PITTSBURG, PA. Pittsburgh Cut Flower Company WHOI/ESALE GROWERS 222 Oliver Ave., PITTSBURGH. PA. Asters, Gladioli, Beauties, Roses, Sweet Peas. All seasonable flowers. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 15 Diamond Square, PITTSBDRG, PA. The Florists' Exchange.,.. 729 13th Street, N. W. WASHINGTON. D. C; ' Solicit Consignments of First-CUss Stock. "Honesty Our Motto." Try Us. opened September 15. Frank Stafford, formerly with Zeiger Co., is in charge. H. L. Blind & Bros., East End, are booking a number of weddings for next month. This firm was unfortunate Sep- tember 14, having their delivery truck damaged in an accident. DeForest Ludwig, son of E. C. Lud- wig. North Side, leaves Monday for Ithaca, N. Y., where he intends to take a special course at Cornell University. A new flower store has opened at No. 1 Federal street. North Side, known aa the Allegheny Floral Co., proprietors, J. F. Jedicka and A. J. Perlik. J. N. Thomas, Greensburg, Pa., has his share of misfortune. Just nursed one through typhoid fever, when the second one developed it. Albert Lorch, Allison Park, Pa., while out speeding his new automobile, met with an accident which wrecked his car almost completely. There are rumors out to the effect that another new store will be opened shortly. This one will make the fourth in four weeks. The McWilliams Floral Co., Natrona, Pa., have just finished two new houses, 35x300. Breitenstein Co. are showing pretty windows of yellow mums and gladioli. Randolph & McClements had several very large weddings on this month. M. Anderson is putting in a new Ice box in his Fifth avenue store. T. E. Butler, New Kensington, Pa., reports business picking up. Mrs. E. A. Williams has a very fine window display of dahlias. J- tgio. The American Florist. 443 American Beauties Lily of the Valley, Carnations and all Tea Roses, :d to one thousand. Ph J 226 t, Devonshire St. iQ lots of one hundred to one thousand. Phone or wire us. WELCH BROTHERS, d«...X ^ Boston, Mass, Asparagus Plumosus Nanus Extra large, heavy strings 50c each. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass> RICE BROTHERS Wholesalers of Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. Minneapolis, Minn. THE MUNK FLORAL GO. Wholesale Growers of CUT FLOWERS Columbus, Ohio William Murphy, Wholesale Commission Second-hand Galvanized Wire Stakes for sale. 311 Main Sireei, CINCINNATI, OHIO. Boston. ASTERS ABUNDANT. Fridays, Saturdays and Mondays are the busy days at the Park street mar- kets. Asters are still abundant, but show the approaching end of the sea- son. The prices are very unstable. One man asks 50 cents and the man next to him 75 cents for about the same quality. Another who has a reputa- tion for asters sells out readily for $1 a hundred. At Park street no roses more than twelve or fourteen inches are offered, and they are mostly Kil- larneys, Kaiserins and Richmonds. Carnations are coming into form again. Gladioli are approaching their end. With home coming the retail florists again begin to be busy. At Galvin's "trade improving — new violets begin to come — pink Killarney roses better quality." Business at Carbonne"s "ex- ceptionally good." Hoffman, on Mass. avenue, is extending his fine front to over 100 feet. Penn, Bromfield street, will begin to put in a new front next week. He is handling a large number of American Beauty roses dally. NOTES. The committee on gardens in the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, made a visit September 13 to Dr. W. T.- Kendall at Atlantic. The committee were very greatly pleased and inter- ested in what he was doing in growing high grade pears, apples, plums, grapes and peaches. The schedule of prizes for the Gen- eral Autumn Exhibition at Horticul- tural Hall, September 23, 24 and 25, is ready for circulation. The compe- tition is open for plants and flowers, fruits and vegetables. There are sev- enty-one classes, three prizes to each. Robt. Cameron's stricture on the Dahlia Show proves how near we come to failure when we think we have done a big and fine thing. "Do you call this a magnificent dahlia exhibit? Why there's nothing here to show what the florist can do with it." ' I ■ r «M W. H. Elliott, Brighton, utilizes space by laying planks along the upper in- terior of his asparagus houses and fill- ing them with potted Mums. He wa- ters them with a long hooked pipe. A. M. Davenport, Watertown, is put- ting up a bungalow for his foreman. HOLTON&HINKELCO. Wholesalers of Fresh Tlowers 462 Milwaukee St., MILWAUKEE, WIS. VtoMe Hover M^t5 Boston. Sept. 2). Per 100 Roses, Be»uty, best 20 JU@25 00 medinm 12 J0@15 00 culls 2 0O@ 4 00 " Bride. Bridesmaid 1 00@ 4 00 Extra... 5 00@ 8 00 KiMamey and Richmond.. 1 0''@ 6 lO My Maryland 1 COf 8 00 Carnot 2 OOff 8 00 Carnations, select 1 roa 2 00 fancy 2 0)® 3 00 Callas 8 IAi@>0 00 Cattleyas 35 0i'@50 00 Lllium LoDfiflornm 6 00@ 8 00 Lily of the Valley 2 0U@ 4 00 Smilax 12 00016 00 St. Loois. Sept. 21. Roses, Beauty long stems 15 00@20 00 medium stems 8 00610 00 shjrt stems 2 00@ 4 00 Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00@ 5 00 Killarney 3 00^4 00 My Maryland •. 3 00@ 4 00 Richmond 4 00 Carnations 1 00@ 1 50 fancy 1 60 Asters 1 00@ 3 00 Easter Lilies 8 00@10 CO Adiaotum 1 00 AsparasuB Spreneerl 2 00@ 3 00 Smilax 12 50@15 00 Cincinnati. Sept. 21. Roses. Beauty 1 00@ 3 00 Bride. Bridesmaid 2 UU@ 6 00 Golden Gate 2 00@ 6 00 Killarney 2 00© 6 00 Richmond 2 00@ 6 00 Carnations 1 nn@ 2 00 Asters 1 009) 3 00 Callas 10 00 Daisies 50 Litium Album and Rubrum. per doz, S*) Lilium \ura(Um per doz.. 150 Lilium Longillorum 10 OoS>12 SO Lily of the Valley 3 000 4 00 Adiantum 1 00@ 1 50 Asparagus Spreneeri, per bch. 25 Smilax 12 50015 00 Gladiola 3 00@ 4 00 Milwaukee Sept 21, Roses. Beautv..per doz.. 5,.03 00 ■■ Bride Bridesmaid 3 00@ 6 00 " Killarney 3 00® 8 00 " Richmond 3 00© 6 JO Carnations 2 00® 3 00 Asters 1 '0 2 00 Gladioli 3 00® 5 00 Lilium Gii;anteum..per doz., 2 00 12 50 Lily of the Valley 3 03® 4 00 Maenolia 35 Snapdraeon 2 00® 4 00 Adiantum 1 50 AsparsEUS perstrinz. 5<^0 60 Plumosus. per bunch, 35® 50 " Sprengeri, ' " 35 Ferns. Fancy per 1000, 150 Galax per 1000. 1 50 20 Smilax per doz., 150 Mr. De Thustoup. He is bringing to town a prime lot of Whitmani ferns and araucarias. Galvin's and Zinn's are both busy with funeral work. Several florists had orders for fine pieces for the fu- neral of Mr. Wood, of Jamaica Plain. Welch Bros, report a very busy week in shipping orders. They find a large sale of American Beauties, lily of the valley and pink and white Klllarneys. Mrs. John L. Gardner distributed 14 prizes, aggregating $100, this week at North and West Ends, for roof gardens and window boxes. VU.JlkjU.II.«l.jlh.lt.ll.,l,.ll.ll..lt.ll.,l.,lt.fl.,l,.lb.ll.,|,.lt.ll.il -THE J.M.McGullough's Sons Co., Wholesale Commission Florists. CONSIGNM£NTS SOUCITED Special attention tiven to Shlpplnz Orders. Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES SEEDS and BULBS. Price List on Application. 316 Walnut St., GINGINNATI, OHIO. Phone Main 584. ir*«i'^r'P~n"i»-iP'»?"l'"ir'i"i»"M"i''i<''i"l»'irN YORK Give OS a Trial We can Please yoo. ii Roses, Carnttuuns and all Ifinds o. Seasonable Flowers in Stock. WM. F. KASTING CO.c Wholesale .CommissioD Floiists. ^XJ:p"3P A. r.o. w. Y. Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. August Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST 41 W. 28th St, NEW YORK N.Y. Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg. . 6tb Ave &W. 26th St,. New Torfc Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Moroine. Desirable Wall Space to Rent for AdTertislnc. V. S. DORVAL, Secretary. FIXJWERS SHIPPED BY 1 P. J. SMITH, Are the best product of the best growers for the New York market, Adiantnm Croweanuinlsold here exclusivelT. 49 West 28tll St., NEW YORK Telepbooe 1998 Madison Square. Baltimore. LOW WATER SUPPLY. The month of September is showing its accustomed vagaries, and within a week the mercury has ranged from 92 down to 45 degrees. In this immediate locality the long, continued drought is unbroken, and the question or water supply for the city and suburban dis- trict is becoming very trying. The collecting reservoirs do not receive as much water as they supply, and the surplus in the storage reservoir gets lower and lower. One private com- pany which supplies the densely popu- lated suburb east of the city turns oft the supply at night, much to the dis- gruntlement of many persons who car- ry on establishments of various sorts requiring large quantities of the ele- ment. In the churches prayers are being offered for rain, and a condition exists all around which is full of in- VlioMe Hover MM*Kel>s New York. Sept. 21. Roses, Beauty, special 8 00*20 00 extra aod fancy... 3 OOff 8 00 No,l andNo.2,.., 50@ 2 00 Bride, Bridesmaid, special. 4 Ons 6 00 extra and fancy 50? 2 00 Killarney, special 4 uiS 6 Oo extra and fancy. 1 00ahlias perdoz.. 75 Gladiolus ^Q 2 00 Hydrangeas 1 00@ 2 00 Lilium Longiflorum 4 0118 5 00 Lilv of the Valley 1 SOffi 3 00 Buffalo. Sept. 21. Roses, Beauty, special 20 fanc> IS extra 10 No.l 7 No,2 2 Bride Maid, Killarney 2 Kaiserin 4 l-res, Carnot 4 Carnations 1 Ast- rs Chrvsanthemums, Golden Glow. ,10 Gladioli . 2 Lilium Longiflorum 8 Lilium Speciosum 3 Lilyofthp Valley 3 Water Lilies, 3 AdiantuoQ Croweanum \ .'\sparaBus per bunch. 35ff 50 .AsparawusSprenBeri.. 35® SO Asparagus Str Ferns per 1000, $1 50 Galax, green and bronze Smilax 00@2S00 00@20 00 OOfflS 00 I0@I0 00 0@ 4 00 |J0@ 6 OO 000 7 00 OOS 7 01 00@ 2 ( 4 2 "^i 00@ 5 00 ui'0 4 00 00010 00 Of© 4 CO »>ifl 4 00 COa 5 00 2S@ 1 50 SOe 60 1 SO 15 00 4LrKLD H. LANGJAHK WHOLESALE FLORIST, 55 W. 28tli Street, NEW YORK. All flowers in season. Consignments of first- class stock solicitfd. Phones 4626 and 4627 Madison Square. Charles H. Totty MADISON, NEW JERSEY Wholesale Florist Chrysantiiemum Novelties my specialty, convenience and fraught with possible disaster to a great population. Quite a destructive fire reached far larger proportions because of the diminished pressure in the pipes, and a very un- easy feeling prevails. There is some- what more animation in business; the streets are filling up, the sojourners by the sea, in the mountains and the country-side, are resuming their old haunts and customs and the demand for flowers and plants begins to be felt. Unfortunately, the supply of ma- terial is rather limited and, as might Moore, Henfz & Nash, WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS 55 and 57 West 2eth Stre*l, Telephone No. 7S6 Madison Square, NEW YORK. HORACE E. FROMENT WHOLESALI COMMISSION American Beauty Roses a specialty. Roaes, Violets, Carnetione, Valley, Lilies, Etc, 57 Wist 28tk St., NEW YORK CIH Telephones: 2200 and 2201 Madison Sqiara Walter F.Sheridan WHOLESALE FLORIST , Telephones: 3533 and 3033 Uadieon Sq. 131 i 133 West 28th Si., NEW YORK. KESSLER BROS., 450 Slxtb Ave., NEW YORK CUT FLOWERS WHOLESALE PLANTSMEN AND FLORISTS Phone 2336 MadUon. Shipments Everrwhere Prompt aad satiufactory. Coosi^Dmenis solicited mTcTFord Snccessor to rORD BROS. ■sSip'4"?}^ FRESH FLOWERS. 121 West 28th St., NEW YORK Telephone 3870-3871 Madison Sgoare be predicted from the sudden and great alternations of temperature in the houses, the quality is not of the best. Out-door stuff, owing to the drought, is not abundant, and roses and car- nations are hardly up to the standard. Asters are finished up, the dahlia is not in great favor, and the gladiolus is not adapted to general requirements. Lehr Bros, lost a valuable horse a few days ago, it dropping dead in the street without apparent cause after leaving home in good condition with a load of plants. S. B. 446 The American Florist. Sept. 24. WE MAKE A SPECIALTY OF TAGS FOR FLOWERS Strong, clear white, waterproof stock. With artistic designs fine color printing, perfect embossing ■ SEND FOR SAMPLES THE TAG MAKERS BOSTON, NEW YORK. PHILADELPHIA. CHICAGO. ST. LOUIS ,fa.'f \ / George Cotsonas&Co. Wbolesaleand Retail Dealers in all kiods of Evergret ns Fancy and Dageer Fi-rns, Bronzp and Green Galax Holly. Leucothoe Spravs. Princi-ss Pine. Etc.. Deliyered to all parts of United states and Canada 127 W. 28th St. bet f>th&7lh Aves.. Upui ynrlr Trlephone 1202 Madison Square. "*" ' "'" Hention the American Florist wnen writing NOW READY FOR SHIPMENT. Southern Wild Smilax Can fill all orders, large or small, promptly, on receipt of same. Give us a trial. W e know we can please you. iaidwell the Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Hention the American Florist when writing Southern Wild Smilax Now ready for shipment. Perpetuated and %M A C C P C Natural Sheet Iri vl 3 3 ■_ 3 Satisfaction euarantetd. E. A. BEAVEN, Evergreen, Ala. Now Ready— New 1910 Edition THE TRADE DIRECTORY Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United Slatcb and Canada. PRICE: $3.00. postpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn St.. CHICAGO Henry M. Robinson & Co. Wholesale Commission Florists. ^ Ctti PlAnra«>c °' ^ll kinds, Hardy Cut Ever- LUI r lowers greens and Florists' SuppUes. Bronze and Green Galax $1.00 per 1000: S8.50 per 10 000 FANCY. Leucothoe Sprays $1 .00 per 100: $7.50 per lOOO DAGGER $1.00 per 1000 Southern Wild Smilax, Brancli Laurel, Laurel Festooning, $1.00 per lOOO Green and Sptiagoum Moss, Boxwood Sprays. A large atock constantly on hand. Can fill orders at a moment's notice, Telephone or telegraph. relephones: 2617-2618 Main; Fort Hill 25290. RrkCTrkM IM Vt CC 15 Province Street and 9 Chapman Place, D VS I WHI^ ITl/13a» Mention the American Florist when writing New Crop Oalax, Bronze or Green $1.25 per 1000: 10.000. $7.50 ,■a■^smlnf- ^phsdaam Hosa. laree bales $1.25: 6 bales. ^.rO. Eitra fine L f^WBUfh i- L»ocoihoe Spraya. Green and Bronze $i .00 per 100: $7.50 per 1000 Bnxwood . -.. per bunch. 35c: SO-pound case $8.50 Loii lioaa, in barrels for hanfin^ baskets $2 CO per barrel Florists in the Middle and Western States can save money by placing their orders with us A trial order solicited. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE, Inc. Wholesale Commission Florists and Florists* Supplies, 38-40 Broadway, All phone contiections. DETROIT, MICH. Mention the Avierica~\ Florist when writing Laurel Wreathing and Sheet Moss GalaXf Leucolhoe and Ferns Shipped to all parts. We are strictly wholesale. 15 years' experience in florist business in Chicago. Write for prices to SWAN & CHEGGIN, Roan Mountain, Tenn. Mention the American Florist when writing fp/0. The American Florist. 447 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS Will be delivered for the trade in other cities by the firms below, the Leading Retailers in the cities indicated, on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Chicago. Established in 1857. 'ISE^. FLORiST 739 Buckingham Place, L. D. Phone Grace-land 1112. Send us your retail orders. W£ HAVE THE BEST FACILITIES IN THE CITY Mention the American Florist when writinc Cincinnati, O. JULIUS BAER, 138-140 E. Fourth St. Long Distance 'Phone. Mention the American Florist ivlien writing San Francisco, Calif. J. B. BOLAND Successor to Sievers & Boland FLORIST so KEARNEY STREET. Mention the American Florist when writing New York. Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, Mich. B. A. FISHER CO. Wholesale and Retail Florists. We Handle Everything in Season. Mention the American Florist ichen icriting Milwaukee, Wis. CCPoUworthCo. will take proper AVi«f>onsin. tare ot »our orders 'n W 1»4*UI»»1M« Buffalo, Niagara Falls, Lockpori. S. A. Anderson, 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Wail. Telephone and Telegraph orders filled promptly wiih the choicest stock, Indianapolis, Ind. BertermannBros.Co. FLORISTS .241 Mztssachusetts Ave^ MYER, FLORIST '»ffi.«?!,'« ) Phone 5287 Plaza. Washington,^ D. C. ^^& I4th and H Streets. ^^^^ ^^^^^^1601 Eotaw Placi, Baltimore, Md. J. DAN BLACKISTONE ^ We. HftVE. MADE «RAH(inEMT4 TO DtllVER FtOVVERS , IN ALL LEAC»IN<^ CITIES AT HOME. AND ABROAD AND ON ALL L^AVINQ ' OR AI^RIVINC^ '' STEAHSHIPf.. " A sign like this in your window will draw good Business now. Steamship Sailings. From New York except as noted. Sept. 27. Potsdam. HoU. — Amer.. 10 a. m., Hoboken Pier. Krouprinz Wilhelm, N. Ger. Lloyd, 10 a .m., llnboken Pier. FROM BOSTON. tunard Wharf. Iveroia, Cunard. 4 p. Sept. S8. 9 a. m., Piers 54 and Lusitania, Cunard, North River. Sept. 29. La Touraine. French, 10 a. m., Pier 42, North River. Friedrich der Grosse, N. Ger. Lloyd, 10 a. m.. Hoboken Pier. United States. Scan. -Amer., 2 p. m. FROM MONTREAL, Virginian, Allan, 9 a. m. FROM QUEBEC, Lake Champlain, Can.-Pacific, 3:30 p. m. Oct. 1. Culifornia, Anchor, 2 p. m.. Pier 64, North River. St. Louis, American. 10 a. m.. Pier 62, North River. CaruQia, Cunard, 10 a. m.. Piers 54 and 56, North River. Floride, French. Pier 84, North River. Baltic. White Star, 10 a. m., Piers 60 and 61. Nurth River. Lflurentic, White Star-Dom., Daylight. FROM PHILADELPHIA. Haverford, American. ]0 a. m.. Pier 54. Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada Price $3.00 Postpaid. American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Omaha, Neb. Hess & Swoboda FLORISTS, 1415 Famvm St .soTa^dT'J^ls M.ent\on tlie American Florxst wlien writing Denver, Colo, yhc Park ....Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE. President. Mention the American Florist when writing Washington, D. C. Geo. C. Shaffer, = 3 FLORIST s a ?bone 2416 Main 14tli a Eye Sts.. H. W Write, Telegraph or Telephone, Mention the American Florist when writing Montreal. All orders receive prompt attention. Choice Beauties, Orchids and Valley always oo hand. Mention the American Florist when writing Albany, N. Y. E> ^^ li E> ®, Flowers or Design Work. Delivered in Albany and Vicinity on Telegraphic Order. 11 NORTH PEARL STREET. Mention the American Florist when writing Boston, Mass. Send flower orders for delivery In Boston and all New England Points To THOS. F. GAL\aN, Inc., 124 TREMONT ST. Mention the Aynerican Florist when writing THE J. M. 6ASSER COMPANY. p We Cowr All Poinfs in Ohio, 448 The American Florist. Sept. 24., DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS 1^ will be delivered for the trade In other cities by the "--ns below.the Leading Retailers In the clUes indicated Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Detroit, Mich. John Breitmeyer's Sons Corner Miami and Gratiot Avenues. Artistic Designs. High Grade Cnt Blooms We cover all Michigan points and gooc sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada. Uention tlic American Florist when writing Brooklyn, N. Y. 319 MAIN PHONE. 272 Fulton Street. AH orders by mail, telecraph. etc.. will receive cartful attention and nroniot delivery anywhere in Greater New York, long Island and New Jersey. Established 1874. Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. The Most Central L/Ocation in City. F. H. WEBER Boyle and Maryland Aves. CUT FLOWERS AND PLANTS. Phones: Bell. LindeM 2153; Kinlocb Delinar758 Mention the American Florist when writing St. Louis, Mo. Write. Wire or Phone Your Orders to 1406 Olive Street, Regular discount allowed on all orders, either Plants or Cut Flowers Phones Bell Main 2306; Rinloch Central 4981 Mention the American Florist when writing New York. EstabUsHed 1840 David Clarke's Sons FLORAL DECORATORS 2139-2141 Broadway i6B2-Y6?3 Columbus. Cliolce Gut Flowofs Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City, Mo. Samuel Murray 913 Grand Ave. All Orders Given Prompt and Careful Attention Mention the American Florist when writing Colorado Springs, Colo. FRANK F. CRUMP, Wlioiesal* and RetaU Florist Name Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. .Anderson Floral Co., The, 583 Marshall Ave., Anderson. S. C. .\nderson, S. A., 440 Main St., Buffalo, N. Y. Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree St., Atlanta, Ga. Baer, Julius, 138 B. Fourth St., Cincinnati. Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Mass. Ave., Indian- apolis, Ind. Blackistone, 14th and H Sts., D. C, Washington, Bolund. J. B., 60 Kearney St., San Francisco, Calif. Breitmeyer's Sons, John, Miami and Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. tlpvpliind Cnt Flnwer Co.. Tlip. Clevelnnd. O. Clark's Sous, Duvid, -'l.j;t iiroaduay, iNew lorU. Cooke. Geo. H., Conn. Ave. and L St.. Washington, D. C. Crump, Frank, Colorado Springs, Colo. Daniels & Fisher. Denver, Colo. Dards. 44th and Madison Ave., New York. Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St.. Toronto, Can. Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St., Albany, N. Y. Fisher. H. A., Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, Mich. Galvin, Thos. F., Inc., 124 Tremont St., Bos- ton. Gasser Co., The J. M.. Cleveland. O. Gude Bros.. Washington. D. C. HeinI & Son, John G., 129 So. 7th St., Terre Haute, Ind. Hess & Swoboda, 1415 Farnum St., Omaha, Neb. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Keller Sons, J. B., 25 Clinton Ave., N., Eoch- ester, N. Y. Kellogg Flower and Plant Co., Geo. M., Kan- sas City, Mo. McCounell. Alex., 571 5th Ave., New York. McKenna, Montreal, Can. Malandre Bros., 2094 Broadway, New York. May & Co.. L. L., St. Paul. Minn. Matthews, 16 W. 3rd St., Dayton, O. Murray, Sam'l, 913 Grand Ave., Kansas City, Mo. Myer, Florist. 609 Madison Ave., New York. Park Floral Co.. The, Denver, Colo. Palmer & Son, W. J., 304 Main St., Buftalo, N. Y. Phillips, John V^^ 272 Fulton St., Brooklyn, N. Y. PoUworth Co., C. C Milwaukee, Wis. Reimers, M. D., 223 S. 4th Ave., Louisville, Ky. Rock Flower Co., Wm. L.. Kansas City, Mo. Schulz, Jacob, 550 S. 4th Ave., Louisville, Ky. Shaffer, 14th and I Sts., N. W., Washington, D. C. Smith, Henry. Grand Rapids, Mich. Smith Co., A. W., Keenan Bldg., Pittsburg, Pa. Weber. F. H., Boyle and Maryland Aves., St. Louis, Mo. "Wilson." 3 and 5 Greene Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. Wolfskin. J. W.. 218 W. 4th St.. Los An- geles. C.illf. Young's. 1406 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. Boston, Mass. "Pcnn, The Telegraph riorisl" Wire us and we will wire you. We cover all points in New England, 43 BROM FIELD STREET. Mention the American Florist when writing Kansas City. Mo. WILLIAM L ROCK, Flower Co., will carefully execute orders for Kantaa City and any town in I Mllssourl, Kansas or Oklahoma! Mention the American Florist when writing BrooJdyn, New Yorlt. "WILSON" 3 andS Greene Ave. and 339 to 347 Greene Ave. Greenhouses: Short Hills, N.J, Deliveries in NEW YORK. LONG ISLAND and NSW JERSIT. Mention tlie American Florist when writing New York. IVIalandre Bros. 2094 Broadway, cor. 72nd St. We carry the hiahest grade of Cut Flowers, and are adjacent to the Theatrical and Steamship Dis- tricts. References or cash with orders from unknown parties. Mention the Amet-ican Florist when writing Louisville, Ky. Established 1 S80 Orders for delivery in this city and every city in United states and Europe solicited by M. D. REIMERld Successor to Chas. W. Reimers. 223 S. Fourth Avenue. Mention the American Florist when writing Louisville, Ky. JACOB SCflULZ, 550 So. Fonrtb AvennCb Uention the American Florist when writing WASfllNfiTON D. C. Gude's 'gro. The American Florist, 449 DESIGNS OR CUT FLOWERS n will be delivered for the trade la other cities by the below, the Leading Retailers In the dttles Indicated on Wire, Phone or Mall Orders. Kansas City, Mo. 6m. M. Kellogg Flower and Plant Co., 906 GRAND AVE. KANSAS CITY and PLEASANT HILL, MO Will fill all orders for Cut Flowers, Fnnera Beri^s, Wedding and Birtbday Gifts that ma? be entrusted to them. Mention the " -ip can Florist when writing Washington, D. C. GEO. 11. COOKE FLORIST Connecticut Avenue and L Street. Terre Haute, Ind. John G. Heinl ^ Son, 129 South Seventh St. Telephone 247. We are in position to hll promptly all mail, telephone, telegraph and cable orders with best aoAlitv stock in season. Pittsburg, Pa. A. W. SMITH CO. KEENAN BLDC Lareest Floral Establishment in America EstabUshed 1874. Incorporated 1909. Rochester, N; T. J.B. KELLER SO NS, r FLORISTS. I 25 Clinton Avenue, N. ■adiester Phone 60S. Long Die. Ben Phone UV St. Paul, Minn. L L MAY & CO. Order your flowers for delivery in this section from the LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Denver, Colo. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS Best Quality on Shortest Notice DANIELS Bt FISHER Order by mail, telephone, teleeraph or ceble. Cable address "Daniels. Dfnver" Atlanta, Ga. Atlanta Floral Co. 41 Peachtree Street. Anderson, S. C. TflElNDERSON FLORAL CO. OSa MARSHALL AVK. Michigan. "'''"c'arid 'or";'*"^'' HENRY SMITH, Wholesale and Retail Florist o{ GRAND RAPIDS New York. Eatablished 1874. DARDS N. E. Comer 44th St and Madison Ave. Has his own correspondents in all the large cities of Europe and the British Colonies. Cable orders forwarded by private code. Telegraph and Cable Ad- dress, DAKDSFLOR. City Index to Retail Florists Filling Telegraph Orders. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres, 11 N. Pearl St. Anderson, S. C. — The Anderson Floral Co., Marshall Are. 583 Atlanta. Ga. — ^Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree St. Boston — Thos. F. Galvin. Inc., 124 Tremont St. Brooklyn, N. i". — John V. Phillips, 272 Fulton St. Brooklyn, N. Y.- Ave. 3 and 5 Greene Buaalo. N. r.— S. A. Anderson, 44U Main St. BuHalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Sou, 3u4 Main St. i.iii^...ii..ii — ouiiau liaer, IJft i-. J^'uurth St. Cleveland, O. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. ClevelauU, O. — Tiie J. M. Giisser Co. Colorado iSpriugs, Colo. — Frank V. Crump. Dayton, p.— Matth ews, 16 W.'~ard~St" Denver, Colo. — Daulels & Fisher. Deuver, Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Detroit, Mieh. — John Breitmeyer's Sons, Miami and Gratiot Aveu. Grand Uapids, Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Berterman Bros. Co., 241 Mags. Ave. Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, Mich. — H. A. Fisher. Kansas City — Geo. M. Kellogg Flower and Plaut Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Ave. Kansas City — \Vm. 1.. Rock Flower Co. L,os Angeles, Calif.- 4lh St. W. Wolfskin, 218 W. Louisville, Ky.— M. D. Reimers, 223 S. 4th Ave. Louisville, Ky. — Jacob Schulz. 550 S. 4th Ave. Milwaukee — C. C. PoUworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. Kew York — David Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York^Dards, 44th and Madison Ave. New York — Ale-^c. McConnell, 571 5th Ave. New York — Malandre Bros., 2U94 Broadway. New York — Myer, Florist, 609 Madison Ave. Omaha, Neb. — Hess & Swoboda, 1415 Farnum St. Pittsburg, Pa. — A. W. Smith Co., Keenan Bldg. Rochester. N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons, 25 Clinton Ave. N. St. Louis — F. H. Weber. Boyle and Maryland Aves. St. Louis — Young's , 1406 Olive St. ~ St. Paul. Minn.— Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.— L. L. May & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. Terre Haute, Ind.— John G. Heinl & Son, 129 So. 7th St. Toronto, Can. — Dunlop's. 96 Yonge St. Washington — Blackistone, 14th and H Sts. Washington — Geo. H, Cooke, Coim. Ave. and L. St. Washingto n — Gude Bros. Wasliington — Geo. C. Shaffer, 14th and I Sts., N. W. Alexander McConnell, 571 fifth Ave., Windsor Arcade, NEW YORK CITY. TEIvEGRAPH Orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all principal cities in Etirope. Order* transferred or entrusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamsbipa or elsewhere receive special attention. Telephone Calls: 487 and 488 38th SI. Cable address: Alexconneu. Western Union Code. Mention the American Florist when writing Buffalo, N. Y. W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main Street. Members Florists' Telegraph Association. Cleveland, O. The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. ^iH iiU your orders for designs and cut flo*en ia NORTHERN OHIO. Mention the American Florist when writing Oa3rton, O. Matthews. FLORIST 16 W. 3rd Street. Flowers in any arrangement for all occasion*, for Dayton and vicinity. Long dia Phonea Mention the American Florist wh-.n writing St. Paul, Minn. HOLM & OLSON, ST. PAUL The Leading Florists of the Northwest Orders will be well carrd for anywhere in MINNESOTA AND THE DAKOTAS. Mention the American Florist when writing Los Angeles, Calif. J. W. Wolfskfll, FLORIST, 218 W. 4th St. Mention the American Florist when writinf Tele^aph Orders A Specialty, Toronto, Can. Canada's best known and most reliable lorisi Only the Be*t 96 Yonse Street. We deliver anywhere in Canada and rnarantee sale arrival. Dunlop's 450 The American Florist. Sei>t. 2jf, 4iti>-ricao Seed Irmdr 4asoclatloa. n E. L. PaKc Groi-no. N. V., Frosid.-nt; L.H. || Vauthan. Chicauo. First Vicfl'rusidcnt; M. H Huryra, Ni'W York. Srcond Vice- Pr.sidont: C, K, Kondol, Clcvelahd. O.. St-c- retarv and l"rt'asur»'r. MICHIGAN beans are reported two- thirds of a crop. Visited CnicAoo : Geo. H. Dicks, of Cooper, Taher & Co., London, Eng., and Catesby Spears, Paris, Ky. Comments on tlie seed crops of 1910 remind us of James Sproule's famous "Season of growtli depression." Stuart TjOw & Co.. London, Eng., re- ports cyclamen seed an average crop this season and in one novelty they are already sold out. Pea growers in Michigan say the more peas are threshed the smaller the ooantity grows, most discouraging to dealer and farmer alil?e. J. C. Vattohan was nominated as the democratic candidate for congress In the second Tillnois district, Septem- ber l.'i. in opposition to James R. Mann, republican. CmcAOO. — Prices on the board of trade September 21 for grass seed were nntecl as follows: Timothy, .$7.75 to .fS.".*! per 100 pounds. WTiite clover from 20 cents to 25 cents. The crating and cleaning of onion sets now in progress at Chicago indi- cate a yield somewhat in excess of earlier expectations. The quality is excellent. Pttre SEF.ns IN Victoria. — The gov- ernment of Victoria, according to a British trade r^Per. is drafting a hill to Insure, as far as possible, the purity and germination value of seeds sold and, contrary to the custom usual with some other governments, has in- vited the co-operation of the seed trade. New York. — The seed stores are get- ting up some very attractive and art- tistic windows of Dutch bulbs just now. — Wm. Elliott reports a very successful auction for the first of the season. — Buds' report a very busy year for their first and all indications point to the following one being much better. D. Adams, formerly of Thorburn's, is now on the road for this firm. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Lettuce, Onion, Sweet Peas, Qrowers for the Wholesale Trade Only. SAN JOSE, CALIF. Rains Damag'e California Beans. Ventura, Calif., September 16.— The Hogue-Kellogg Co. write as follows : "On September 14 and 15 the lima bean growing district of southern Cali- fornia was visited by the most disas- trous rainstorm in the history of the state. Some three or four inches of rain fell throughout the lima bean ter- ritory, coming at a time when not over five per cent of the crop had been har- vested. If dry winds follow the loss will not be great, but at this time the weather is damp and foggy and the loss to the bean crop may run as high as 25 per cent. The rain was not nearly so heavy at Lompoc, however, where nearly all the garden varieties of beans are grown and the loss will not be serious there." Carpinteria, Calif., September 16. — The Henry Fish Seed Co. write as fol- lows : "These unusual rains in Sep- tember are getting too common for the comfort of the bean growers. After the damaging rain of September 14 we are thankful for the wind and sun this afternoon. The rain will cause much handling and shrinkage but harvest will be resumed as soon as the beans are dry." Harvesting: Mlcbigfan Beans. The time for harvesting beans de- pends largely upon climatic conditions, earliness of planting and varieties grown. The latter part of August and early September comprise the common harvest time. If weather conditions are favorable for quick curing, accord- ing to the Michigan Experiment Station bulletin, it will be well to begin har- vesting before the beans are ripe enough to shell. On the other hand, if weather conditions are unfavorable, it is well to let the crop get ripe so that most of the leaves have dropped off. The crop will then cure quickly and can be stored away. The sooner the bean crop can be stacked or housed safely, the less the liability to loss by unfavorable weather. The pulling of beans is usually done with a bean puller or harvester, re- placing the old tedious, back-breaking method of pulling by hand. The bean puller pulls two rows at a time, plac- ing them together in a row between. Care should be taken to have the draft to the puller adjusted so that the blades cut about one and a half to two inches below the surface the whole length of the puller blade. This should Pieters-Wheeler Seed Company Growers of Higli Grade SEED Hollister, California Onion, lettuce, Radish, Sweet Peas, Etc. Correspondence Solicited. be adjusted with each team that is used by raising or lowering the end of the pole, so that when the blades strike the ground they will cut the whole length. Men should follow with forks and put the beans in small piles, about four to six rows into one, for convenience in hauling. The rows of piles should be far enough apart so the wagons can be driven between them. In some parts of the state the side delivery rake is used for separat- ing the beans from the ground after being pulled. This is objectionable on all but light soils as it gets too much soil among the vines and as the thresh- ers do not separate the soil from the beans, they go to the elevators in that condition. Should the beans get wet after being pulled, they ought to be turned as soon as possible after the storm. The wet- ting of beans does not injure them ma- terially provided they are not allowed to lie on the ground without being turned over. They should be sacked or put in sheds or barns as soon as cured. THRESHING. Beans are now threshed by a special machine or beaner which has been in- strumental in materially increasing the acreage of beans grown. These ma- chines are usually introduced into lo- calities where beans are grown com- mercially and offered for hire on a plan similar to that used by grain threshers. Imports. During the week ending September 17, imports were received at New York as follows : McHutchison & Co., 182 cases bulbs. C. C. Abel & Co., 79 cases bulbs. Stumpp & Walter Co., 76 cases bulbs. C. F. Meyer, 72 cases bulbs, 34 cases plants. F. R. Pierson & Co., 44 cases bulbs. W. Elliott & Son, 41 cases bulbs. Vaughan's Seed Store, 32 cases bulbs, nine cases plants. H. F. Darrow, 31 cases bulbs. W. E. Marshall & Co., 13 cases bulbs. Hinsdale Florist Co., 13 cases bulbs. A. Rolker & Son, 12 cases bulbs. P. Henderson & Co., nine cases bulbs. McHutchison & Co., eight cases bulbs, ISO tubs laurel trees, 44 cases plants. J. M. Thorburn & Co., three cases bulbs, 145 bags seed. Burnett Bros., one case bulbs. J. Roehrs Co., 96 tubs laurel trees. H. Nungesser & Co., 61 bags grass seed. To others, 2,222 cases, 146 pkgs. bulbs. 43 cases plants. 396 bags seed. 350 bbls., 300 bags clover seed. 100 bags poppy seed. 50 bags sunflower seed. Peas and Beans We are Growers for the Wholesale Seed Trade. When in the market ask us for prices. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co. Grand Rapids, Mich. igio. The American Florist. 451 Giant Pansy,„-\-,^g The KENiLWORTH Strain 1910 seed— lisht. medium or dark mixture!. 20C0 seeds 50c; 5000 $1.03: Hoz. $1.25; 1-O2.$5.00. AlsothJ f )llo«ia< colors -,i th; Kinilw jrth gtrain: yellow, yellow-darkeye. Lord BeacoDs6eld. Mme. Ferret, whjte darkeye. purple masterpiece red. bronze and litiht btut shades. Trade packets 25c: any five for $1.0 Plants 100 50c: 1000, $3.00. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co. Growerg for the Trade Beans, Peas, Sweet Corn, Onion, Turnip, Radish, Beet, Etc. g.T^ilgon^.'.?''"^" MILFORD,CONN. GET QUOTATIONS FROM LSNDRETH SEEDS which SUCCEED Bim.d.1. Bristol, Pa. S. M. IsbeU & Co., Jackson, Micb. CONTRACT SEED CROAVERS, Bean, encumber. Tomato, Pea, Muskmelon. Sqnasb, Watermelon, Radish, Sweet Com. Correspondence solicited. ROCTZAHN SEED CO. At oyo Grande, CaL Sweet Pea and Nasturtium Specialists Wholesale Growers of full list of FLOWER and GARDEN SEEDS Crimson Clover Lowest prices. Instant shipment. J. BOLGIANO & SON, Wholesale Seed Merctiants, 1818 Baltimore, Md. 1910 ■TO TMK TRAD! HENRY METTE, Qnedlinbnrg, fiermany. GROWER and EXPORTER on the VERY LARGEST SCALE of all CHOICE VEGETABLE, FLOWER and FARM SEEDS. (Established 1787.) Cno/>T»ltT/>c- Beans. Beets, Cabbaees. Carrots, Kohl Rabi, Leek, Lettuces, Onioni, .3|Ji;CiaiU&A. peas_ Radishes, Spmach, Turnips. Swedes Asters, Balsams. BesioQiii. Carnations. Cinerarias, Gloxinias. Larkspur. Nasturtiums Pansles, Petunias. Phloxeg. Primulas. Scabious Stocks. Verbenas Zinnias, etc. Catalogue free on application. HENRY METTE'S TRroMPH OF THE GIANT PANSIES. (mixed), the most perfect and most beautiful in the world. $5.00 per oz., $1.50 per Vioz., 75c per 1-16 oz. postage paid. Cash with order. All seeds offered are grown under my personal supervision on my own vast founds, and are warranted true to name, of strongest growth, finest stocks and best quality, I ALSO GROW LARGELY SEEDS ON CONTRACT. Lily Bulbs Ready for Immed- iate Shipment. Per 1000 LlUum Formosum, 7-9 $65.00 8-10 S7.B0 9-10 90.00 LiUum Harrisll, 7-9 90.00 Per 1000 Lilium Jamesi, 6-7 $72.00 7-9 95.00 Narcissus Paper White Grand 14 up, 1000 to case 11.00 This stock is of the finest grade obtainable. No better stock s being offered. Skidelsky & Irwin Co., 1215 Befz BIdg., PHILADELPHIA. PA. Fall Bulb Catalogue If you have not received a copy send for it. James VicK's Sons! Rochester, New York Mention the American Florist when writing NewPrice list ol My Celebrated WINTER FLOWERING Sweet Pea Seed It being mailed. If yon have not received a copy please send for one. New crop of seed will be ready around July 15 next. ANT. C. ZVOIANEK. Bound Brook. N.J Mention the American Florist when writing BURPEE^S SEEDS PHILADELPHIA Wholesale Price List for Florlitt and Market Gardeners. The American Florist Company's Flower Colors Use our COLOR CHART in describing them. PEICE. SI. 00 POSTPAID. American Florist Co.. 324 Dearborn St.. CHICAOO. ILL. digh-class Seeds, Bulbs, Plants, Shrubs and Nursery Stock. Carl R. Glof.ckner. President, 76 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY COLD STORAGE LILY OF THE VALLEY PIPS $12,50 per 1000 in cases of 2000 only. Finest German, not Dutch grown. Ready now, For Fall Delivery 1910 Our own imports from Japan. Per 1000 LUimn LOnginorum Multifiorum. 7-9 $50 00 Giganteum. 7-9 65 00 Formosum, 79 65 00 F. O. B. New York. Uention the American Flo---ist when wrMug RELIABLE SEEDS. ^, Oz. pkt! Bellls, double Daisies Longfellow. pink $3 00 30t Snowball white , 3.00 30s Carnations, hardy garden, finest d'iubl,- mixed . 2.00 25e Myosotis, alpestris. Victoria compact biuf- 2.50 35c Pansies. Special florists' mixture 4.00 SOs Pinks, dou-^le dwarf hardv gard n mxd.. 4 00 50c WalUlOwer, extra dbl. dwf.. Bush mxd . 4.00 50e For other varieties ask for my catalogue. O. V. ZANGEN, Seedsman. Hoboken, N.J, fJJTf DC For gocd flowers buy good DvLiDj bulbs. Note the Prices. Write for comoletp list. Per (000 Paper White Grandinora. fine stock $8.00 Emoress, Dunble Von sion oi Princeps .... V^M Emperor 12,00 Stella, Fi^ar-o, Cynosure 2.00 Grand Munarque 8.00 The Leedham Bulb Company, Santa Cruz. Calif, Rape & Bergmann, Quedlinburg, Germany. Elite Seeds of Flowers and Vegetables. Specialties : Stock Pansies, Cyclamen, etc., Cactus Dahlias, Bnlbs. General Catalo^e Fr«c 452 The American Florist, Sept. 2^, Ol««ohaa«a Vedelable Orowera and Harkel Uardenera' Aaaoclallum. C.W. Waid.NewCarlisle.Fa., President: FriokliD Delvleme, Orand Kapids. Micb., VlceProident; S. W. bcveraoce. 508 llli- oola Lile BuildiDii, Louisville. K;.. Secre- tirr; M. L. Kuetenik, Clevelaod, O., Treas, Annual meetini! at Grand Kapids. Mich., Sept. 27». I An Sept, Market Gardeneri' Convention. The third annual convention of the Greenhouse Growers' and Market Gar- deners' Association of America, will be held at Grand Rapids, Mich., Sept. 27, 28 and 21), I'JlO. All persons engaged or interested in the growing of vege- tables for market are eligible to mem- bership in this organization and their co-operation in the work of the society is earnestly solicited. The following program has been issued and dis- tributed by the secretary, S. W. Sever- ance, Louisville, Ky., who earnestly ap- peals to all vegetable growers and market gardeners to attend the con- vention and join the association : Tuesday, September 27. 9 a. m. — €aU tu order — i^resident C. W. Waid, New Carlisle, Otiio. Wekouie Auuress — Geo. E. Ellis. Mayor of Oraud Kapids. Uespuuse — frof. Wm. R. Lazenby, Columbus. Ohio. I'resident's Address. Report of Secretary. Keport of Treasurer. Reports of State Vice-Presidents. R«'ports of Stuiidiug Committees. "Results of Local Llryaaizatioa" — Floyd J. Zock, Erie, Pa. l;ao p. m. — The Use of the Greenhouse to Start Plants for Outdoor Crops" — Discussion opened by W. J. Ritterskamp, Princeton, Ind. "Outdoor Irrigation — WUeu Practicable'^" — Discussion opened by H. F. Chester, Cleveland. Oblo. "The Relation of the Commercial to the Small Greenhouse Grower" — Discussion opened by W. H. Weluschenk, New Castle, Pa. "Poiuters ou Oniun Growing" — Prof. A. Mc- Heans. North Dakota Agricultural College. "Treatment of Greeuhouse Soils for i;ontinu- 0U8 Cropping" — Prof. W. J. Green. Wooster. O. "What Ivinds of Vegetable Seeds Should the Market Gardener Grow for his Own Use?" — Discussion opened by J. Vernoii Sheap. Jackson. Mlcb. 7:3Q p. m. — "Some Diseases of Forcing To- matoes" (illustrated) — Prof. Thos. Gunson. Michigan Agricultural College. '•Notable Truck Farms and Market Gardens" (Illustrated by stereopticiin views) — Prof. R. L. Watts. State College, Pa. "The Work of the Virginia Truck Experi- ment Station" — Prof. T. C. Johnson, Norfolk. Va. Wednesday, September 28. 9:00 a. m. — Appointment of Nominating Com- mittee. "Which is to be Preferred, the Large or Small Package?" — Discussiou opeued bv J. N. Draper, Springfield. Mo. "Are Present Transportation Rates Just?" — Discussion opened by J. H. Rice. Ashtabula, Oblo. "Selling to the Consumer Direct" — Discussiou opened by A. Shirer. Dayton. Ohio. "Selling to the Retailer" — Discussion opened by L. B. Pierce. Tallmadge, Ohio. "Selling Through the Commission Men" — Dis- cussion opened by R.- F. Dilger. Chicago. 111. 1:30 p. ra. — Afternoon set apart to visit places of Interest in and about Grand Rapids. 6:00 p. m. — Annual banquet. Thursday, September 29. 9:00 a. m. — "Heating and Watering In Win- ter in Greenhouses" — Discussion opeued by B. H. Thorne. Wooster. Ohio. "Different Methods of Firing Greenhouse Boil- ers" — Discussion opeued by C. D. LeVan, San- t»rn. N. Y. "Muskmelon Culture" — J. S. Brigham, Bow- ling Green. Ohio. "How Can Early Outdoor Tomatoes be Made Profitable" — Prof. W. F. Massey. Salisbury, Md. "Market Gardening in Colorado" — Prof. Wen- dell Paddock. Columbus, Ohio. 1:.10 p. m. — Reports of Committees. Election of Officers. "Some Polnte:-s on Greenhouse Construction" — Discussion opened by E. A. Dunbar, Ashta- bula. Ohio. "Celery Culture" — R. H. Garrahan, Kingston. Pa. "Some Recent lavestlgatlons In the Pollenlza- tlon of Tomatoes" — Prof. O. I. Gregg, Michigan Agricultural College. "Detail Methods of Operating a Massachu- setts Market Garden" — Prof. H. F. Tompson. Attlet)oro, Mass. Detroit. TRADE ERRATIC. Trade these days is quite erratic but on the whole is fairly good for the .season. Some lively spurts occasion- all.v are experienced when all the available good' stock is used up. Some sood asters are on the market but the trade is tiring of them and seek even the short stem carnations that are now coming in. Roses are in good supply and fairly good stock can be had at most times. FLORISTS' CLUB MEETING. The Florists' Club meeting Septem- ber 10th was most successful in point of attendance and features of the pro- ceedings. President George Browne was in the chair and showed rare ability as a presiding officer, impress- ing ail with the wisdom of his election to the presidency. M. Bloy read a paper on "Observations and Benefits to Be Derived By Attending the S. A. F. Convention." He reviewed the various exhibits and stronger features of the Rochester meeting and elicited a hearty vote of thanks for his inter- esting and instructive address, which was followed by a general discussion of tlie same subject by all of those present who had visited the Flower City convention week. E. A. Scribner also read a paper entitled "My Vaca- tion Trip," which he took with Mrs. Scribner to New York and Atlantic City, including the S. A. F. conven- tion. This address also was most in- teresting and much of the well known originality and humor of the venerable ex-president of the club was injected into it, and received a vote of approval at its conclusion. President Browne, who visited the School Garden exhibits at twenty public schools last week, commented approvingly on this good work in which the club is interested, making an annual donation of fifty Boston ferns as awards to the school children making exhibits. The work is carried on under the direct supervi- sion of the Twentieth Century Club, having the co-operation of our club. This year the judges of the exhibits were : Robt. Unger, Walter Taepke. E. A. Scribner, Frank Danzer and J. F. Sullivan. Mayor Breitmeyer is es- pecially identified with the work and annually donates a Boston fern to each school making an exhibit. Elmer D. Smith & Co., Adrian, Mich., sent a number of blooms of their new aster. "Peerless." It is a pure white variety of immense size on long stems, and a shell pink variety not yet disseminated was also shown. Both were highly commended and a vote appreciative of their merits was given the originators. NOTES. Chas. Hufford has opened a store at 51 Gratiot avenue and it will be called "The Cash Flower Shop." He con- ducted the flower department at 14-16 Gratiot avenue the past two years. The latter place is now conducted by the Misses Lillian and Clara Rauss. Miss Clara got her floral experience at Breitmeyer's. WatCO lor our Trade Mark stamped OD every brick of Lambert's Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn SubstttutioD of cbeaper grades i% thus easily exposed. Fresh sampla y'^pr^ brick, v^iib illustrated boolc. mailed ^x,;/^ postpaid by maoufacturers upon re- ceipt of 40ceDt8 in postage. Address Trade Mark. American Spawn Co.,St.Paal.Mlnn VEGETABLE PUNTS „ ,.,. ^ Per 100 1000 cabbage, Wakefield and Succession . .$j.20 $1.00 Lettuce, Grand Rapids Big Boston. B ,ston Market and Tennis Ball 20 1.00 Parsley 30 i.2S Cash with order. R. VINCENT, Jr. & SONS CO., wmte^M""", IVfUSH ROOMS HOAV TO GROW THEM BY WM. FALCONER. The Best American Book on the Subject. 170 Pages. 29 lUastraUons. Price 91.00. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. Bobbink & Atkins World's Choicest Nursery and Greenhouse Products Bay Trees, Boxwood, Evergreens and Conifers, Rhododendrons and Herbaceous Plants, Kentiasand Phoenix. We have a large quantity of all this stock. We shall be glad to give special prices on any quantity. German Iris, in 50 named %'arieties, $6 00 per 100. Japan Iris, in 10 best named varieties, 8.00 per 100. Rutherford, N J Nurserymen and Florists igio. The American Florist. 463 VAUGHAN'S Giant=Flowered Cyclamen Per 100 seeds, $0.78 Per 1000 seeds, 5.00 250 seeds of a color at the 1000 rate. TYPE OF OUR CYCLAMEN. Pure White (Mont Blanc) Dark Crimson. Rosa von Marienthal, "Daybreak" pink Dark Rose i Wi ite, with Crimson Eye J Giant-Flowered Cyclamen, extra choice mixed. fer unseeds $ 0,50 250 seeds 1,15 lOlOseeds 4JS0 500U seeds 20,00 This mixture is made up from the above separate colors. New Salmon (Glory of Waodsbek). This is to our knowtedee. tb« best strain in this c lor which is very strikioe and w^ll liked by the rubhion. Pure White. Red, Pink, White with Carmine Eye and Lilac rolorctl. Each, per too seeds. $i.O0; per lOOO seeds. Sb.OO Gient Orchi d- Flowered Cyclamen , in choicest mixture. 25 seeds $0.25 100 seeds 85 HOD seeds 8.00 English Grown Giant Cyclamen. Price, 100 Seeds, $1.00: lOOO Seeds, $9.0O. Princess May. Pale pink. Princess of Wales. Giiianteum variety. Pink. Mauve Queen. Gicanteum variety. Mauve. Duke Of ronnau^tit. Giganteum variety. Purplish crimson. Duke of Fife. GiL-aoteum variety Dark Rose. Salmon Queen. New extra choice color. Rosy M'>rrt. Giganteum variety. Delicate rose color. Claret bate Picturstum. Gikranteum variety Light rose tinted, with claret bai«. Grandiflora alba. The larsest giant white crown. Excelsior. Gmanieum variety. White, with red base. Gxtralarge tiowers. Vaughan'sSeed Store 84-86 Randolph St.. CHICAGO. 25 Barclay St., NEW YORI. Caila Bulbs.. CaUa Bulbs, fine, 1 to 11/4-inch dia- meter, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Ready to Ship. BERRYDALE EXPERIMENT GARD!NS, Route 1. Box 54. HOLLAND. MICH. John Klang, for many years with Breitmeyer's, will soon embark in business with Wm. Roclielman in a neat little store, corner of Forest ave- nue and Chene street. Miss Hattie Halzhauer, with years of experience in florist work, lias joined Edward Bleil in partnership and opened a store at 20 John R. street. Mayor Philip Breitmeyer will retire from political life January 1 next and thereafter grive his undivided time to the florist business. J. T. S. Cleveland. stock has shortened up considerable the past week. Carnations are rapidly showing better form. Asters are be- coming less plentiful and of poorer quality, those now coming in being about the last of the crop. There are plenty of Kaiserin roses on the mar- ket and of the best of quality. Pink roses are short of the demand. Adian- tum fern is finding a slow market. Plumosus and sprengeri is plentiful but cleans up nearly every day. Good Val- ley is finding a ready market. XOTES. Another retail flower store has opened at 1282 Euclid avenue right next to the Jones-Russell Co., and will be known A FEW SPECIALTIES IN BULBS NARCISSUS. Paper White Grandiflora. Per 100 1000 Hem. lOOOto the case SI. 25 $11.00 Bicolor Victoria, selected double- nosed bulbs 175 16.00 Emperor selected double nosed bulbs 1.75 15 00 Golden Spur, selected double nosed bulbs 12\ 19.00 D luble Von Sion. selected double- nosed bulbs 2.25 19.03 Poeticus Ornatus selected double- nosfd bulbs, ...1.00 7.50 Freesias, Bermuda-grown. Bulbs ■'« to i^2 inch and up in diameter .75 6.00 Bermuda Buttercup Oxalis. Extra sized bulbs. .7.S (> 00 Complrto list of Fall Bulbs and TULIPS. Per lOI 1000 Keizerskroon 125 $10.50 La Reme 100 8.80 Rose Grisde Lin l.iO 850 Rose Luisinte 1.75 1450 Murillo 1.?5 10.00 C .uronne d' Or 1,75 14.00 Gesnenana Spathulata 1.25 9.50 LILIUM HARRISII. Selected bulbs. The original true stock. 6 to 7 inch, 350 to the case $l7.50 per case L-ss quantities .t6.00 per 100 7 to 'I inch. 200 to the case $18 00 per ca«« Less q uantities $10.00 per 100 White Roman Hyacinths, per too looo Bulbs 12 to 15cm..2.onotothe case... 112 7,6 $25.00 l3to 15cm. bu bs I. (.''O to the case... 3.00 28.00 Ferns sent free on application. F. R. PIEitSQN CO. Tarrytnwn-on.Hudson. New York MMMnnnMMMnnHMMMnnnMMMnnnMMM 5 QUALITY CHRISTMAS SWEET PEAS. \ nFor list of varieties atid prices see our previous advertisements in the w» ^ American Florist. Get our Fall Bulb and Seed Catalogue, which if H *-* yon have not one is free for the asking. A postcard will fitch it. J-J M Arthur T. Boddington, Seedsman, h J 342 W. 14th St., NEW YORK CITY. J as the "Flower Shop." Mr. McXulty. formerly of the McNulty Millinery Co.. and E. C. Rock, who has another store on Woodland avenue, are the proprie- tors. Frank Smith of the Smith & FettUS Co.. left for Chicago last week for a short stay. He will visit a few other western cities before returning. C. B, 4S4 The American Florist. Sept. 24, Amerloao Aaaoclallon of NnraaryineB. VV. P. Starlc. Louisinna. Mo., PreBidenf. E S. Welch. SheDand.^ah. la . Vice Presi- dent; JohD Hall. Rochester. N. Y . sec'y. Thirty sixth aDDual c .ovLDtioD to bn held •t St Luuis. Mo . June, 1911. The ninth annual convention of the National Nut-Growers' Association will be held at Monticello, Florida, Novem- ber 1-3, 1910. Charles City, Ia.— E. N. Sherman, president of the Sherman Nursery Co., baa the sympathy of the trade in the loM of his daughter, Catherine, Sep- tember 12, age 19 years. Iw our reply to "A. L,. G.," issue of September 3, page 308, the last ques- tion, what is the best variety, or varieties, later than Festira Maxima and Whitleyi to prolong the cutting season; other than Drop White which has a short stem? was unanswered. Had Crousse is one of the best to fol- low the above varieties. Ellwanoeb & B.\REY, Rochester, N. T., were awarded the highest prize for the largest and best collection of fruit trees, ready to plant, embracing ap- ple, pear, peach, plum, cherry and quince, at the state fair at Syracuse. They also received the highest award for grapevines and bush fruit plants, and received over fifty prizes for their display of fruits. While the southern states at present have a monopoly upon the growing of pecan nuts, yet like all other vegetable life, they are susceptible of improve- ment when guided by the intelligence of man, and a variety of pecans may yet be discovered or originated that will mature in the northern states, and the vast hickory forests of North America can be made to bear profitable crops of this queen of nuts. The Seventeen Year Locust. While the people of New Jersey are recovering from their struggle with the mosquito. Dr. John B. Smith, state en- tomologist, announces that the seven- teen year locust (cicada septendecim) will visit them next May. This insect has an evil record and is able of con- verting a paradise into a waste. It will probably be most abundant in eastern New Jersey and Dr. Smith says : "There is no way of poisoning the insects for they do practically no feeding, and it is not the least dan- gerous to handle them. All insectivo- rous birds feed freely on these cicadas and so does the ordinary farm poultry of all kinds. Sparrows take a malicious delight in tearing them to pieces and little damage may be expected where these birds occur in large numbers. But it is one thing to have the locusts destroyed by bird executioners and quite another to deal with the damage the locusts do. "The injury is done by the females in laying eggs in twigs and small branches making slits that do not heal, these result in the ultimate death be- yond the point of injury of every punc- tured branch less than half an inch in diameter and where there are many punctures on the trunks of small trees or on branches up to three-quarters of an inch, these are apt to be seriously damaged or killed. A BLUE ROSE The Greatest Rose Novelty of the Century It Bowered with us this sea- son and was greatly admired. ELLWANGER Mount Hope Nurseries The New Rambler (Violet Blue), hailed by the German rose growers as the forerunner of a genuinely cornflower blue rose, is a seedling of Crimson Rambler, very vigorous and hardy, and free blooming. Send tor description and price. & BARRY ROCHESTER, N, Y. ROSES Our Leading Specialty Also Azaleas, Rhododentirons, Conifers, Fancy Clipped Boxwoods, Forest and Fruit Trees, Hedge Plants, Etc Ask ior Wholesale Price Lists. S. A. VOSTERS & SONS, RIEL, HOLLAND. LARGE TREES OAKS and MAPLES Pinea and Hemloclca ANDORRA NURSERIES. Wm. Warner Harper. Prop. Chestnot HiU, PHILA., PA. 15 Acres Devoted Exclusively to PEONIES Our Seventeenth Year. Prices Right. Write (or Ust. GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. Mention the American Florist when loriting Hybrid Perpetual and Rambler Roses strong Forcing Stock lor Florists. Orders for fall delivery bookiDg now. Jackson & Perkins Company, Newark, N. Y. 500,000 California Privet FOR FALL OF 1910. A fine stock of 1 and and 2 year plants from 12 inches to 4 feet will saiisfy all in urade and price. Special low prices in car lots for Fall delivery: let me know your wants before purct asine. Also a fine stick of AMPKLOFSIS VeitclUl, 2 years transplanted. CHAS. BLACK, Hightstown, N. J. PEONIES Best Cut Flower varieties grown. First Prize White siSfWoerino Pink 9.0Op.-rirc Red lO.OOperlOC Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, otilo Phoenix Nursery Company Nurserymen and Flori»t« BLOOMINGTON, ILLINOIS Send list of wants for prices. ^Vholesale catalog for fall issued Sept. Ist. Mention the American Florist when writing ?mm BARGAINS $15.00 per 1000; $5.00 per 100. Samples by mail, 10c each. 4-5 Eyes. Strong Division. 350 Andre Laudls. Deep pink. late. 411 Beauie Franraise. Larue light rose. 450 Caroline Mather. Large rosy crimson, luu C itnie de Paris. Hink. tree bloomer. 200 Delaetiei. Dark red, late. lO'iO ElrgKns. Clear rose. fine. 350 testiva Alba. White. 400 FraWantUslma. CI- ar rose. 200 Francis Ortcgal. Deep maroon red. 100 Gladstone. >ai nv pink. 550 Grand. flora Supe.ba. Free bloomer. pink 251 Bumei Rosea. Clear rose, very late. 50 Mane. W hite. very late. 500 < Ilicnalis Jl. pi. Double crimson. 500 Pauline. Clear pink. 20 1 Reine Hortense. Light rose. late. 4 Ruora 1 riiunphans. Bright carmine. 350 Thorbechi. D. epr.dpink. 300 Zoe Calot. Dark red midseason. Ihe above list is. of cbrice double varieties, and ti ue to name. THE ELM CITY NURSERY COMPANY New Haven, Connecticut. ROSES A SPECIALTY. The Dingee fie Conard Co., WEST GROVE, PA. Arbor Vitae (Tiinya Ocddentaila.) A iplendid stock of 3 to 4 ft. and 4 t« 5 ft. treM. Write for descripliooi and prioai. The Wm. H. Moon COb, MORRISVnXE. PA. Jacs Smits & GOi) '(Boua% Azaleas, (liardy), Berried Plants, Bleeding Hearts, Blue Spruces, Box wood, Clematis, Climb- ing Plants, Conifers, Evergreens, Funkiaa in sorts. Hydrangea P. G., Japan Maples, Peonies, Pot-grown Plants, (I^ilacs a specialty), Rbodo- denrons, Roses, Spireas, Valleys. Price List Free on Demand. njl.,1 I. CIVIL ENGI NEER and rlTOU) Jli Landscape ArclJtect Phone Barclay «084— 229 Broadway .New York Designs. Estimates, Construction of Grounds. Eugene rgro. The American Florist. 455 Dreer's Hardy Perennial Phloxes We are the largest growers of Perennial Phlox in the world' having this season over a half million field-grown plants in stock The collection offered below embraces every known color in this gorgeous race of summer-flowering plants, and we are pre- pared to furnish many of the latter as well as the older standard varieties in large quantities at a low uniform price. The plants we offer are all strong one-year-old field-grown, and will make a fine display of flowers next season. Three Fine New Bardy Phlox We would particularly call attention to the following Three New Varieties as not only the most distinct in color, but in every way superior to all varieties of recent introduction which have come to cur notice : Elizabeth Campbell. Very bright salmon-pink, with lighter shidiiiiTS and dark crimson eye, an entirely new and much- wanted shade in Phlox. Frau Anton Buchner. The finest white variety yet introduced, having the largest truss and individual flowers; of dwarf habit, Rosenberg. B.'ight reddish-violet, with blood-red eye, large truss and individual flowers as large as a silver dollar. PRICE: Any of the above three new varieties, $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100; $90.00 per 1000. HARDY PHLOX. General Collection of Hardy Phlox Albion (Medium). One of our owd iotroductioDs; producing ver? large panicles of pure white flowers wiih a faint aniline-red eye. Al^ae Adaxnson (Medium), Immense flowers, snow wbite. with red eve. AnUnin Mercie ( viedium). Lmht eround color, upper half of petal deeply 8L£[uE>(.d bluub lilac; large, white halo. Baccbante >Tall). Fyrian rose, with crimson-carmine eye. Berangcr (D^art). Grouod color white, delicately suffused with rosy pink, diaiiu t ama aath red eye. Bridismaicl (Tah). White, with larae crimson-carmioe centre. Belle Alliance ( Vlediu a) White, with large pure red eye. Ctaarlcii iiCllicr(L)waif). Bruht reddish violet, with large white star-shaped centre. Clara Benz( Dwarf). Lovely carmine-rose, with darker eye. CoUbri ( I an). White, with crimson carmine centre; very late. CunbUl H. Troit ( viedium) Pure red, wih bnght French-purole eye, Ctiamps £l>Ses (D-vari). Avery brignt rosy magenta of an etfjctive shade. CoqucliCOt (Drtra f), A fine pure >carlel. with crims^n-red eve. Caian d* AClie (M,idium). Geranium-red with old rose shadings and white eye: ve y uffijctive. De Mlribcl (M d um>. White, suffused with bright rosy scarlet, red eve. Diadem (U.varf). Aftaed^arf pure white. Damon (M^di im). Scarl-st. with nure r^d eye. Etna ' Medium) Crimson red. suff ised with fiery red: cherry-rod eye. Edmond Ro&tand ( M d um). R::ddish vi.)Ut. shading brighter towards the Cent e Wi'h au exceptionally large white centre. Eugene DdnZinvilUer (fail). Lilac.shading wh.te towards the edges: large wli t- cent'--. Edoiond dotssier (Dwarf). Bright reddish violet, with large white halo. Ecidl eur (Tall). Brilliant rosy migenta, with large lighter halo; an excel lent van ty Fran Dora Umgeller (Tall). Crimson red; a strong free flowering late variety. Gruppenkonlgin (Tall), Delicate pale rose mauve, with claret-red eye. George A. Stroniein (Medium). Bright scarlet, with crimson red eye: does noi blea h General Giovanlnelll <'Dwaif). Bright tyrian rose, with light shadings at the base o' each u--ial- a pure red eve; very effective. General von Ueutz (Medium). Scarlet, with rose shadings and crimson red eye. Hermlne (Dwarf) The dwarfest variety in our collection, never exceeding ten iactiej in height; p ire white flowers of goodsize. early; unequalled for bordering; a perfect little gem. Helena Vacaresco (Dwarf). Very large flowering dwarf: wbite. H. O Wljers ( I'all) Glistening white, wtth bright cMmson-carmine eye. Henry Murger (Tall). Beautiful variety; wbite, crimst n car m-ne centre. Henry Marcel (Medium). Pure red with very bright salm n shading. Hcn'-y Royer (Medium). Tyrian rose, with lighter shadings; larye flower. dwa f. Jules Cimbon (Medium). Brilliant reddish-purple, with exceptionally Urire. pure while centre. Jeanne q* Arc ( fall) A good standard late white. Louis tslanc (Tail). Reodl^h violet wi h purple shadings and darker eye. La Vague (.Medium) Fure mauve, with anillne-rid ■ ye. Le Manjl t Tall). Dfcp reddish vinlet, with darker eye. La FoU-.ra ( Tall). Rich gLwmg French purple, shading crtmFon. Louise Abbema (D^aif). Very large dwarf, pure white of bne form. Le Prophete (Dwarf), Bright violet-rose, large light halo and bright rose eve; tine Mme. Paul Dutrie (Tall), a delicate I lacrose. reminding one of some oi the beaut ful soft pinic Orchids. The flowers are veiy large and borne in panicles of imm^-nse size. Mozart ( Talli. Ground color white, suffused salmon: aciline red-eye, Mf^s. Jcfikias (Tail). The best tall early while lo. massing. Ooergartner Wlttlb (Medium . Bnghi magenta. wiih crimson-carmine eye; Ur^e flow. T and truss: onrtdf the best. Professor Virchow(.Vledium). Bright carmine, overlaid with orange searlet. Pantneo.1 iTa ) Bnifht carmine rose. Pecneur a* Islande (Tall). Cnmson-red suffused with cochineal red and carmine red eye. Prosper HenrKDwarf). Pure white, with large decided eye of rosy magenta. Pacha (Dwarf). Deep rose pink, suffused with solterino-red and carmine- pu'ple eve. R. P. Strutners (Tall). Rosy carmine, with claret-red eye; fine. Sunshine (Dwarf). Large amline-red. wi h crimsc n-ied eye and light halo. Seitna (Tall) Large tlower. pa e rose mcuve. with claret-reQ eye SiebOld trail). Bright vermilion-red. overlaid with orange scailet: crimson- red eye. Sar bande (Medium). Reddish-violet, with lighter shadings. Von Goethe (Tail). Tyrian rose, suffused with carmine-lake and carmine- Von Bo.'hberg (Tall). The ideal crimson Phlox, the richest of its color. Vesuvius (Medium). One of our new seedlings: pure red, with bright purple eye: a daz iin^ color. Von LassburgCM d um). The purest white in cultivation: individual tlowers Iar«rer ihanany other white. PRICE: Any of the above General Collection, $5.00 per lOO; $4v>.00 per 1000. For a complete list of seasonable stock see our current wholesale list. If you have not received a copy it will be mailed to you on application. H. A. DREER, Inc., 714 che..tnut St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Clematis Panicnlata 25.000 Seedlings, 75 cents per 100. I grow my own seeds, True to Name. Samuel V. Smith, 3323 Goodman St., Philadelphia, Pa. JOHN T. WITHERS, Inc. Landscape Architect and Forester 1 Montgomery St., JERSEY CITY, N. J. Tree RenovatlOR by Expert Operators. Stere- opticon lectures on Horticulture and Arboricultare Storrs & Harrison Co. PAINESVILLE NURSERIES. CATALOGUES AND PRICE LISTS FREE ON APPLICATION PAINESVILLE, OHIO^ 466 The American Florist, Sept. 24, Providence. with the fall season now open, the people that were away for the summer months home, and the schools open, there Is every Indication of a pros- perous business being done this fall and winter. At all the stores great cases of supplies, decorative and house plants are arriving and every place has the appearance of prosperity. There are a number of good orders booked for millinery and otlier openings, also a number of autumn weddings taking place now. The condition of the busi- ness is considerably better than a week ago and funeral work is a great deal better. The supply is about the same excepting asters, which were somewhat scarcer the first part of the week, owing to the heavy rains of the week previous. But at present there is a grreat plenty of a first class quality to supply all demands. There continues to be a great influx of outdoor flowers, such as dahlias, hydrangeas, clematis paniculata. cosmos, heliotrope, tube- roses and cannas. Killarneys, My Maryland, Kaiserin, Richmonds, Brides and Bridesmaids roses continue to come in of a good quality and more than enough for the demand at present. This condition means low prices. Carnations continue to be very scarce, but the demand for them is not great, as there are so many other flowers to take their place. Orchids are very scarce at present. Gardenias are coming in only in small quantities but enough to supply the demand. Chrysanthemums are not a favorite while the weather is warm and those coming in are selling slowly. Violets of a poor quality are coming in and there is very little de- mand for them. Gladioli are much scarcer and sell for better prices. Some good sweet peas are coming in, owing to cool nights and so much moisture in the land from the recent heavy rains. There is a good supply of lily of the valley but it is not selling very %yell. Harrissii lilies are not over plen- tiful and are much sought for for large design work for funerals. Adi- antum Asparagus and smilax are abundant and are moving slowly. The seed and supply stores report business good and at all of them all hands seem to be very busy. The indoor planting with all the growers is com- pleted and everything is in ship-shape. A killing frost can be expected any night now. NOTES. O. H. Williams has finished housing his carnations. The plants are in ex- cellent condition and he expects good results will ensue this coming season. He has also 10,000 chrysanthemums in fine condition, mostly grown to sin- gle stem flowers, which he will begin cutting soon. Great quantities of vio- lets, bulbous stock, are grown here and there is a fine collection of palms, rubbers and ferns to be seen here also. Oak Grove Cemetery, Fall River, Mass., has built two new greenhouses 100x25 feet during the summer and there is still another of the same size under construction for the housing of large decorative plants. John R. Perkins, Greene, R. I., has returned from a two weeks' trip to Milwaukee, where he attended the en- campment of the Knights of Pythias. Edward Gaunier, an employe of John F. Wood, died last Saturday. Mr. Gaunier had been ill for a long time with Bright's disease. The Melrose Gardens, Howard Pep- per, proprietor, are making a fine showing of roses in bloom, as there are about 1,000 plants in flower at the present time. Clinton Macomber, Taunton, Mass., has built a greenhouse 25x150 feet at his home on West Brittania street. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOl WANT. Gcranloms, Nutt. Perkina, Grant, La Favorite, R.C., Jl.25: 2-in. pots. $2.00; 3in., MOOper 100: Viaud, Castellane, Poitevlne Janlln, RIcard Buchner. R. C, $1.50; 21o. pott, $2.50: 3-in. $5 on per 100. Whltmanl Fema 4 In. 25c each. Sin, 35c, Boston Ferns, Sm. 25c each, Vinca Var., 2-id. K.OO per lUO. Roses, Bride Maids and Gates. Killarney, 3 in,, ■fS.UUper UK) Dracena Ind., 4-in,. $10.00 per 100, cash wiib order. No C. U. U. All ahipmenta ■t risk of purchasers after being; delivered to the express companies properly packed in good order GEO. M. EMMANS, Newton, N. J. SMITH'S Chrysanthemum Manual: 4fc, prepaid. 1 ELMER D. SMITH & CO., Adrian, Mich. I Orchids In great variety, established or unestablished at popula"" prices. Also materials of all kinds, such as Peat. Live SphagDum, Orchid Bas- kets, etc. Write for special list and catalogue. Lager S Hurrt:ll, Summit, N. J. ORCHIDS... Largest Importers, Exporters, Growers, and Hybridists in th World. SANDER, St. Albans, Eng. NEW YORK OFFICE: 258 Broadway, Room 721 T. MELLSTROM. Agent. ORCHIDS Jast Arrived in fine condition : Oncidlum Varicosum Kogersii. U. MarshalliaDum, O. Forbesii, Lselia Purpurata L. Cinnabarina, Cattleya Citrina. Odontoglossum Grande. CARILLO & BALDWIN, Mamaroneclt, >!■ Y. Orchids, Cattleyas Dendrobiums, Laelias, Odontoglossums. G.L. FREEMAN CO. FALL RIVER, MASS. JOSEPH BEACOCK CO. WYNCOTE, PA. Growers of Fine Kentias Send for Price List. Trade Directory OF THE United States and Canada. Price $3.00 Poatpaid. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., ^^^ "'"''°" ^' CHICAGO 12.00 each: $2.00 $18.00 Decorative Plants LAURUS CERASUS Suitable for roof gardens and In front cf hotels, etc. Price per pair, from $4.00 to $10.00. From $6.00 a pair up we furnish flue shaped pyramids, 6 to 8 ft. high. Extra value for the money. Aucuba Japonica, variegated, In pots. For hotels, etc.; line, bushy plants, well fur- nished, from 35c to $3.00 each; also plants for $4.00, $5.00, $6.00 per dozen. Large plants In wooden tubs. Abies Kosteri, in pots. $1.50 and $2.00 each. Boxwood, perfect, globular, fine, 35c, 50c, 75c and $1.00 each. Rubbers, single and combinations. 8 to 9-in., from $1.50 to $4.00 each; U-in., $6.00 per doz. Araucaha Excelsa, 2 to 2^^ feet high, $1.50 to $2.50 each. Araucaria, glauca and robusta, $1.25 to each. Cibotium Schiedei, large plants. $3.06 smaller. $1.50 each. $15. UO per doz. Phcenix Roebelenii, young plants, 3-incb., and $3.00 per doz.; larger plauts. $12.00, to $24.00 per doz. Pandanus Veitchii, 5^-in.. $1.00 each; 6-Id., $1.25; 7-in., $1.50 and $2.00; 8-ia., $3.00 each. Kentia Combinations, 5-in. and 4V^-in., 2 to 3 in a pot. doz., $12.00: from 15 to 24 incties high; larger, $1.50; $18.00 per doz. Large Kentias, 11-in. tubs, 6 ft. hlgb. $11,00 each; larger plants up to $20.00. Rapbis flabelllformis, 7 and S-in. pots, $3.00 to $6.00 each. Dracsna fragrans, Br. Lindeni, Dr. Ma£Bange*iu, Dr, Gracilis, from $1.00 to $3.00 each. Japanese Tiny Plants, in fancy crocks, $5.00, $6.00 and $9.00 per doz. Golden Leaf Privet, One plants, 4^ -in. pota, doz.. $2.00; 100. $15.00: very fine. Scholzeli and Piersoni Ferns, well shaped, 8-ln. to 9-io. azalea pots, $1.50, $2.00 and $2.50 each. Plants very fine. Boston, Wbitmani aJid Scottii, from 7-1d. pftiu, doz.. $4.00, $5.00 and $6.00. Euonymus, variegated and green, 7 and ft-iD. pots, nicely shaped, per pair, $1.50, $2.00. Tradescantia banging baskets, $1.00 each. Maranta Zebrina, 4 and 4V>-in., fine plants, doz., $3.00 and $4.00. Gardenia Veitchii, fine, bushy plants, from 6%- in. pots, well branched, the kind for planting out, $15.00 per 100. Pandanus Sanderi plants from 50c to $2.00 each. Chrysajiths., for pot culture, from 6 and 7-in. pots. doz.. $6.00; 100 at $45.00. Variegated Aspidistra, $1.50 and $2.00 eteb. Plenty of leaves. Dracaena indivisa. from G-ln. pots, 24-in. and over, doz., $3.00; 100. $25.00. Boston Ferns, 6-in. pots, $600 a doz.; 6^-ln. pots. $9.00 a doz.; 7-in. pots, $12.00 a doz. Very fine. Small Kentia Belmoreana, 3^-In. pots. $20,00 per 100: 5 to 5V>-in. pots, combinations, dtn., $9.00. $12.00 and $15.00 ; fine. Cocoa Weddelliana, SV^-in. pots, $15.00 per 100; 21^-ln. p»ts. $10.00 per 100. Pandanus Utilis, 10-inch pots, $3.00 each, fonr feet high, extra large, $4.00 and $5.00 eacb. Crotons, 3s4-fn. pots, $3.00 and $4.00 per doz«D. Phoenix canariensis, 5 to 10c a pair. 7&0 for each case and packing. Cash with order. ANTON SCHILTHEIS, CoUege Point, L. I., N. T. Mention the American Florist when writiog Ferns for Dishes Per 100 Per 1000 2^-in $350 eO.OO Cbinese Primroses, 3H in 5.00 Christmas Peppers, 2>4-in 2.50 Sin 5.00 500 at lOCO rates. Casli with order. FRANK OECHSLIN, 49 1 1 Quincy St., CHICAGO Mention the American Florist when writing SPECIALTIES. Rosei, from 3 In pots. CbrytantbeauiB* Carnations for fall delivery. Smilax. VMcM IN BEST VARIETIES. Prices low. Send for list. Wood Brothers, SS^gJt Mention the American Florist tohen ioriting J igio. The American Florist. 457 Los Angeles, Calif. The season has started -nell and re- tailers are all busy. There is every prospect of an extremely good time ahead and those who have good orders in hand are hustling around for stock. Good roses and carnations from in- doors are not over plentiful, but out- door flowers are in over-supply and consequently cheap. My Maryland is in very fair shape and Richmond es- pecially good for the season. Ameri- can Beauty is fair, but light in color, owing to the great heat of the past few days. A few chrysanthemums are in but are not much of a feature as yet. Good Boston ferns are scarce, but fair Whitmani can be had at moderate figures. NOTES. Although the date has not been de- cided, a meeting is in prospect to re- suscitate the Florists' Club for the winter season and it is hoped that more interest than formerly will be taken in it. At the outing and barbe- cue at Wright's greenhouses some 70 or 80 pledged themselves to attend and do all they could to forward the in- terests of the club. Wright's Flower Shop's new green- houses, nine miles southwest of the city, in the San Pedro line, was the scene of a most enjoyable outing and barbecue September 10. About 100 at- tended at the invitation of the firm and were met in wagons at the cars and taken direct to the greenhouses. These form a compact, modern range and include four houses, each 27x300 feet, planted in May to roses exclusive- ly. With the exception of a narrow sill the walls of the houses are entirely of glass, thus admitting all possible light and, as the be^'s are on the soil level, this is a decided advantage. The stock is in first rate order and good cut of Richmond and other varieties is being taken. Frank Spiekman, the grower here, came in for considerable congratulation on the excellence of his stock. The overhead system of steam heating is. used and an ample water supply is secured from a well on the premises. A large lath house has also been built and is used for Asparagus plumosus anu smilax. After a look through the houses the cook pronounced the barbecue ready and all did full justice to it, the brisk ocean breeze and the ride having given all an excellent appetite. Tom Wright presided at the feast and worked hard to make all feel at home and happy and as there was a good supply of liquid refreshments of a kind suited to the occasion, he succeeded admirably, being ably seconded in his efforts by Wm. Werne the genial manager. Great enthusiasm prevailed at the baseball game, which, it was decided, resulted in a score of 13 to 23, the winning side being still in doubt. Tom Wright, Dave Wolfskin and Chas. Brazee of Wilmington pulled off some marvelous stunts in batting and catch- ing and put the crowd in greatest good humor. A few brief speeches and hearty cheers and thanks for the gor- geous time shown brought a most en- joyable day to a close and the crowd again piled in to the wagons for the home journey, all declaring they had never spent a happier time. Wm. Haerle is cutting a fair number of Cattleya Trianse from newly import- ed plants. C. labiata is coming along well and a good cut is expected on this shortly. His roses are in fine condition and he is busy potting a large consign- ment of Formosum lilies. Mr. Haerle is well satisfied with his orchids and intends to add another large house shortly, growing commercial cattleyas only for the present. Charlie Morton is looking well, doing well, and has no intention of returning to Chicago. He says California is good enough for him. H. R. R. WE TAKE THE LEAD In what? What a foolish question ! Don't yon know? Didn't you hear of GODFREY ASCHMANN, the great Araucaria Importer, Grower and Shipper? These so well favored, everlasting green decorative plants, the Araucarla Excelsa, Robusta Compacta and Excelsa Glauca, are in favor more than ever this year. This IS our 25th anni- Kentla Belmoreana, 25 3l-35-4n in. high 5-5H-6-7 ''?,-^c.°}^-J'krJ ''l^Tl Old 50c. 75c, Sl'.OO. $1.25. versary since we beK:aQ importing .'Vraucarias. Watch! See us growl Beeinning 2S years ago with 100. our this year's (1910) importation is ^" 10,000, and more are coming this fall after I have made my selection of the choicest of the choice on my trip toBelgiiun; the growing district of the world in Arauca- rias and Azaleas. The trade is well informed that for many years past I go personally to Belgium to protect and elect for my custom* tomers the best of Araucaiias, Azaleas. Palms, etc.. that cash can buv then-. ^^ Empty houses won't pay. Now is the time to fill your empty houses with something to grow into money while you are asleep. ^^ Remember, it is the wideawake man that is not afraid to invest a dollar that makes the money. ^~ Please look at our special low prices for laperlor stock. \raucarla Excelsa, raised from top cuttings, no seedlings, Plants, S-SS^z-S-? in. pots. 1215 18-20- 25 30 in. high. 3-4 5 6 tiers 2-3-4 5 years old. 35c. 50c. 60c. 75c $1.00. $1 25 to $1 50 each. Robusta Compacta, Excelsa Glauca, 6 in. pots. $1.00 to tl. 25 each. Kentia Forsteriana, in fine shape 6-in. pots 30 35 40-45 in. high. 4-5-6 years old. 75c, .tl.O) $1 25. »1.50. $2,00 to $2.50 each; 4-in.. 35c each 25 in. high. $1 SO to $2 00 each; 4-in.. 2Sc each' Kentia flelmoreana, 2H to 3 in., lOc' each Cyclamen Grandiflora, best strain, 4 in iSc uegonta Gloire de Lorraine, deep pink' and Be- gonia Lonsdale, pale pink. 4 in., 25c: 6 in . 50c. IJur Ferns this vear are exceptionally very fine' Boston, Scottii, Whitmani and Scholzeli, 5H and 6in 35c. 40 and 5jc: 7-in.. large bushy plants. 75c to *1.00. Pteris Wllsonii, in 6 in, pans, nice plants 25c Neph. Todeaoides, New London Fern, 2H-in,, 5c- 3 in 7c Special to Close Out : 4 in. Whitmani and Scottii Ferns, fine to grow on. 15c. Ferns for Dishes, big assortment, 2H-in. pots at *.^nO per lliO. Rubber Plants, 6-in. pots, 35c and 40c Asparagus Plumosus, 214 in. 3c: 3 in.. 5c; 4 in lUr. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2H-in.. 3c. Sago Palms, 67s in. pots, from 5 to 20 leaves, 10c per leaf. Cocos WeddeUlana, 3 in. pots. 15c, 18c and 20c. Adiantum Hyb., 2!^ in. pots, 5c: 3 in., 8c: and 4 m . 12c. Primula Obconica, best strain. 4-in.. 10c: 5-in., in bloom, 15c. Primula Chinensis. 4 in. pots $10 00 per 100 Wo have an unsurpassed strain ofSolanum Molti- (lomm (Jerusalem Cherries). Can offer only a limitedquantity,3H-in.pots, strong. $5.00 per 100. Hydrangea Otaksa, pot grown. 6 in . 25c. Azaleas, good, well shaped plants. Deutsche Perle. Simon Mardner. Niobe. VaoderCruyssen. DeSchryveiiana 75c. $1.00. $1.25.$1.50and$2.00. Cash with order, please. All plants must travel at purchaser's risk. GODFREY ASCHMANN talSJS'e'^o/po'tJSpSnt., 1012 West Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mention tUe A'incrican Florist when writing Miscellaneous Plants CYCLAMEN Fine stock for immediate sales. Doz. 2in 100 50 3-in ..$1 00 7 00 4-in .. 2 00 15 00 2H-in. Boston, fine stock 4 50 4 -in. • ..$2 00 .. 3 03 .'.■ 2 00 ..300 ;; 1 00 15 00 5 -in. '• 25 00 2H in. Whitmani 4 -in. ■' 5 00 15 30 5 in. •■ 25 00 2H-in. Amerpohli, 2 -in. Asparagus Sprengeri,. 3 -in. 450 250 6 00 Doz. 2 -in. Assorted Ferns, dishes... 4 in. Celestial Peppers, 4 -in.Jemtalem Cherries,.... 2H-in. Cocos Weddeliana $2 00 Each S SO 1 75 4 -in. Araucarla Excelsa, 2-3 tiers 6 -in. Araucaria Glauca, 3-4 tiers 6 -in, Araucaria Compacta, 34 tiers 1 75 Kentia Belmoreana, 6-in. pot, 5-6 leaves 4 in. pot per 100. $35.00 2>4-in. pot perlOO, 10.00 too $3 00 700 7 00 15 00 Doz. $6 00 Each $1 25 35 D. U. AUGSPURGER & SONS CO., box 394, Peorja, III ilention theAmericayi Florist when writing POINSETTIA PULCHERIMA PLENISSIMA. The Double Poinsettia. Ck)od stock from 3-inch pots (raised from root cut- tings) $15.00 per 100; 25c each. If yon g^ow poinsettias, you want this. Stock limited. Send your order right away. No orders filled after October 1. NenhrnleniQ ^mithii The Washington Lace Fem. This I^CpnrUICpib amiinil. is a sport from Wliitmani raised at the U. S. Botanic Garden by Wm. R. Smith; the formation of the frond is like Amerpholii, but dwarf and compact; it is the ideal fern for jardiniere work, possessing all the necessary qualifications. Beauty, grace, form and durability. It is a quick producer anda 1000 can be raised fromalOO between now and Christmas. Extra nice, bushy stock from 3-inch pots, 25c eacb; $15.00 per 100. William S. Clark, ^'^VHSW/^r 458 The American Florist. Sept. 24, Grafted Pink Killarney 500 SH-inch Grafted Piok KillarncT St 10 cents .acli. POEHLMANN BROS. CO., MORTON GROVE, ILL. Boston Perns... 2'. -in. $;».00per 1000 iVz-in., $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. 260 at 1000 rate. Magnlltca, Ci-i inch 15c .ach. HENRY H. BARROWS & SON. Whitman. Mass. Toronto. STOCK IMPROVING. Summer business has been the best for many years past and at present there is a "good demand for bloom of all description, roses have again reached that stage when you are not ashamed to offer them and with good Golden Glow and Fitswygram chrysan- themums, fairly good carnations, val- ley, lilies, orchids and a host of out- door flowers there is plenty of variety. In roses American Beauties are attain- ing length of stem and good flowers, Richmond are better colored and Kil- larney, Maids and Brides are all show- ing great improvement in quality, so much so that the prices have advanced to $8.00 per 100. Carnations are not plentiful enough to fill orders, but the quality is good for the early season. The Canadian Industrial Fair now on has helped considerably, especially to those who loan palms, and H. G. Dille- muth had the grain decoration for the Grand Trunk, Pacific and Canadian Northern Railways, many compliments were received, but modesty forbids of further eloquence. The large groups of palms and foliage plants were again the feature of admiration in the Horti- cultural building and, it is doubtful if better arrangement can be seen at any of the exhibitions, a comment often heard from many of the visiting flor- ists, the quality is most excellent and all details are carried out to a nicety. Geo. Robinson, of Montreal, was judge and his position was no sinecure, but after careful considera- tion and scoring. Thos. McVittie, gardener for Sir Henry Pellatt, was first; E. A. Collins, of Allan Gardens, second, and Thos. Manton, third. In the made up work. Judge S. A. Ander- son, of Buffalo, had an easy time of it, as the entries were the smallest for years, the first and second prize money mostly going to Thos. Manton and S. A. Frost. It appears that the show- ing days for the retailers are past, as most of them fail to see where the ad- vantage lies. NOTES. TV. W. Tattle, of Deer Park, has planted his two lately constructed houses with Chrysanthemums, their vigorous growth and well set buds give promise of fine blooms, his specialty, which are dahlias, are in no waj' neg- lected, and he is sending them in by the wagon load. J. H. Dunlop has completed his planting for this year and the roses and carnations look fine and are de- cidedly ahead of former seasons. Mrs. Jardine proved so great a favorite that two benches are now devoted to this variety. E. Crowhurst. of Humber Bay, is cutting thousands of his seedling white dahlia. This is truly a remarkable variety of the show type, and its large size makes it desirable for funeral work and decorations. Pansy Plants Primroses Per 1000 Per 100 Giant Flowering. Sept. 20 }2 60 $0 50 Asp. Sprengerl. 2Vi io. pots 2 00 Narcissus Paper White 1 50 -Cash.- PerlOOO Per 100 Chinese. 2Win. pot $15 00 $1 75 Forbesi 15 00 175 Obc.Mba and Rosea 2 00 Obc. Gigantea 3 00 JOS. H* CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, O. FERNS FROM BENCH Boston, Elegantisslma, for 3-inch, 6c; 4. inch, 10c; 6-iuch 12' ^c. Whitmanl, for 3-, 4- and 6-inch, 8c. 12c and 15c. Amerpohli, 3-inch, 8c; 4-inch, 12c. ScottU, for 3-inch, 6c; 4-inch, 10c Runners, Boston, Elegantissum, Scotti, $1.00 per 100. Whitmanl, Amerpohli, $1..50 per 100. Snapdragon, Giant white. Pink, Yellow and Red, field-grown, $1.00 per 100. Rubbers, 4-in. 20c. 5-in., 30c. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in., 2c. Double Alyssuni, 2-in. $2.00 per 100. PRIMROSES All 2 in. fini^ stock. Obconica .-Mba. Lilac. Rubra. Hybrida and Rosea. S2.00 per 100 Carmioea. Kewensis. Saneuinea, $3.00 per 100 Cash with order. Chambersburg, Pa. NEW CARNATION "CHRISTMAS CHEER" THE HIT OF THE SEASON. S15.00 per 100: $125.00 per 1000. January delivery. Get your order in early HENRY EICHHOLZ, Waynesboro, Pa. ASPARAGUS Per 100 Asparagus Comorensls, lyr.-old clumps — $5.(0 Asparaius Elon(tatus, 1 yr. old clumps 5.00 Fine stock for dividing up. GEO. REINBERG, 35 Randolph Street, CHICAGO . Good Plant Stock For Sale 5000 American Beauties, at 8c 200OMaidS, at 5c 300 Gardenias, extra fine 15c All plants in 4-in. pots. .\lso 10 secondhand 4-in hot water valves at$2.50 each. BRANT-HENTZ FLOWER CO., MADISON, N. J. R. Jennings, of Brampton, is again shipping quantities of Mums and Car- nations, while Mums may burn and carnations may rust with other grow- ers. Jennings can always produce the goods. Grobba and Wandrey had the decora- tions for the Simpson department store and have received considerable praise from the dailies. Mrs. Karl Grobba has returned from her trip abroad. J. A. Simmers had a good bed of Countess of Lonsdale dahlia, whose freedom of bloom and pleasing color won first prize. Miller and Sons have their place in fine shape and a bench of Golden Glow is quickly being cut down. H. G. D. TRADE LIST CLEMATIS paniculata, strong plants, $10.00 oer ion. ASPARAGUS Sprengeri, 2-in pots. $2.00 per 100; 24 in. pots, $3.00 per 100; 3-in. pots. $5 00 oer ton. BEGONIA Vernon, 4 in. pots, in bloom. $1.00 Dpr doz STEVIA dwarf. 4H-in. pots. $1.00 per doz. CROTONS, from 4-in. pots, $2.00 per doz.; 3-in. pots $1.50 oer doz AMPELOPSIS VeitcWi, 4 in. pots. SIO.CO per lUO. ARAUCARIA Excelsa, 5-in. pots. 3 tiers, 50c RUBBER PLANTS. 5 in. pots. 25c each: 6-in. Dots 3.^c. FERMS FOR DISHES, fine assortment. 2H-in. po's. $3 00 per 100. BOSTON FERNS, 4 in. pots. $1.50 per doz.: ,-. in. Dots. $2. CO per doz. DAISIES, white and yellow. 2!^2-in. pots. .$3.00 per 100. C. EISELE, 11th and Wesimoreland Sis. Philadelphia, Pa. Mention the American Florist token writing PALMS, FERNS AND Decorative Plants JOHN scon, RuUand Rd. a E. 45tll St. BROOKLYN. N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing IRobert Craig Co... I SSSs PALMS I and Novelties in Decorative Plants. parket and 49th Sts., Philadelphia, Pa Mention tP>.cA))urica)i Florist ivlien writing 1I7E still have about 3.000 or 6.000 Rom "^ Plants which we \vi 1 close out very cheap. \Vf also have about 1000 CurnBtlons, as per our adv. ot last werk. We have the largest stock ol Ferns in Central Illinois, in Whitniani and Uoston. Let us hear from vou in reea^d to them. Celestial Peppers and Jerusalem Cherries, in 3-inch, ready for 4inch. a great bargain. Get what you want now We also have a fine line of Primroses. Obconica and Chinese, etc. Let us hoar from you. GEO. A. KUHL. Wholesale Grower. Pckia, 111. Mention the American Florist when writing Carnations 125 Bountiful, 200 Carnegie, $4.00 per 100. Fine plants. Will exchange for Princess of Wales Violet Plants. A. G. PRINCE. Iowa City, la. Greenhouse Construction By Prof. L. R. Taft. Price $1.50 AMERICAN: FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. igio. The American Florist. 459 Seasonable Plants Order Now Before Freezing Weather Sets In. Each Asparagus Plamosus Nanus, 2 in 2h in Arancaria Excelsa Glanca, 3 in. pots. 10 to 12 in, high 2 to 3 whorls....$ 75 6 in. pots 14 to 1'' in. high. 3 whorls 1 25 6 in. pots lb to 18-in. high. 4 whorls 1 SO Araucaiia Robusta Compacta, 6-iD. pots 12 in. high, 3 to 4 wliorls 1 25 6-in. pots. 14 to 16-in. high 4 whorls 2 00 7-in- pots ISto 20-in. high. 4 to Swhorls.... 3 00 Bay Trees, Standard or Tree Shaped Stem about 45 48 in.; Crown 26 in 7 50 Dozen 100 $3 00 4 50 $ 8 00 14 00 17 00 14 00 22 00 34 00 IPOO $25 (0 40 00 28in S 00 .30in 10 00 34in 12 00 40 in 15 CO 46 50 in.; 45-48 in.: ■• 46-54 in.; •' 46 53 in ; Begonia Glolre de Lorraine, 2H inch 3 inch 4 incll tu Box Trees, Bush shaped. These do not come in bs. 10 to 12-in. high 30 12 tor5in. high 35 IS to 18-in. hish, light 40 is to IS in. high, heavy 45 18lo20in. high 75 Chrysanthemums, 7inch 1 50 Sinch 2 SO Larger plants in 10 and 12-in Write for prices. Each Doz. Crotons, 7-inch $1 50 $15 00 8-inch 2 00 IS 00 Cycas, Start.-d $1 00—3 00 Cyclamen, 2^2 inch 3-inch Dracena Indlvisa, 4 inch 2 CO Ferns, .\ssotted for dishes 2ii-inch. (Our selection) 2 fO 350 5 00 3 00 3 SO 4 on 4 50 8 00 12 00 20 00 100 B 4 00 8 00 12 CO 3 50 15 00 25 00 40 00 20 00 25 00 30 00 35 00 1000 ASPAKAUUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. 25 00 Kach Doz, lOO lOCO Ficus Pandurats, 24 inch hith 1 SO 30-inch high 2 00 36-inch hgh 2 .50 45-inch high 3 50 Manetti, uec. and Jan. deliver?. English French ... .. Peppers, Christmas. 4inch Phoenix Rocbeleni, 4 inch $ 75 Sinch 1 25 6-inch 2 nO 7-inch 2 50 SI 25 8 00 14 00 $ 1 50 SI2 03 1 75 13 50 10 00 Vaughan^s Seed Store, 84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. 25 Barclay St., NEW YORK. Greenhouses: Western Springs, 111. VIOLETS Per 100 Per 1000 Gov. Herrick. Princess of Wales, fine field-grown plants $5 00 $45.00 Lady Cnmpbell 4.00 35.00 Primulas, Chinese and Obconica, Cin- eraria (dwarf), Double Alyssum and Asp. Sprengeri. 2H-in $2.03 per lOO; 300for$5.00 Celery and Cabbage Plants. Best varieties $1.00 pir 10(0; $7.50 for 10.000 Parsley, double curled Sl.SOperlOCO J. G. SCHMIDT, Bristol. Pa. ^GroC^m Carnations PerlOOPerinCO White Perfection $6 00 .$50 00 Sarah Hill 6 10 50 00 White Enchantress 6 00 SO 00 PlnkLawson 5 00 40 00 Variegated Lawson SCO 40 CO Lawson-Enchantress 5 00 40 00 W.H.Taft SCO 40(0 Enchantress SCO 45 00 Victory, small 4 00 35 00 SCHEIDEN a SCHOOS, Asbury and Warren Sts., EVANSTON, ILL. CARNATION PLANTS ^^^^ Scarlet Glow $12.C0 per 100 Shasta 12 00 per 100 Golden Ray, clear yellow 12.00 per 100 F. DORNER fi SONS CO. La Fayette, Ind. riELD- GROWN Dorothy Gordon Carnation NOW READY Strong, Clean, Stocky Plants, $12 per lOO; $100 per lOOO JOSEPH HEACOCK CO., Wyncote, Pa. A New Fern NEPHROLEPIS GIATRASII Awarded a Certificate of Merit by the Horticultural Society of New York. Prices: in 214-inch pots, $2.00 per dozen; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. 25 plants at 100 rates; 2B0 plants at 1000 rates. Orders delivered in rotation as received. Now Ready for delivery. GEORGE GIATRAS, 463 Summit Ave., West Hoboken.N. J. Always nientioo TheAineriaaxi Florist American Beauties Fine 2H-in. S5c per doz. $600 per 100: $50.00 per 1003. Full line of fl. P's. M. Niel. etc. ^ffifl rrni rfLORALC0MPANY«1 Geraniums ROOTED CUTTINGS Cheaper than the cheapest. Good as the Best. S. A.Nutt.$11.50 per 1000. Poitevine. 14.00 per 1000. Ricard 14.00 Per 1000. Grown right. Rooted right. Packed right. Named right. All sold until November. Better get your order placed for Novem- ber delivery. r^nloflC Extraordinary line col- VUICUS. lection by the 100,000 in season, can furnish them now on short notice, 3. M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. 460 The American Florist. Sept. 24, Index to Advertisers Hooker H M Co 46'^ HuntE H 441 iKoe Bros 470 IsbcllS M & Co 451 jacksoD & Perkins 454 lohnson D D 4<,6 Johnson W W&Son. II Johnston Heating Co4Wi Jones Percy .. .441 Kasting VVF Co.... 445 Keller Geo & Sons.. HI Keller J B& Sons... 449 KellOEBGeo M.. . 449 Kennicott Bros Co. .441 Ky Tob Product Co. 472 Kessler Bros 445 King Construct'n....4f6 Kohr AF HI Kramer I N & Son. .HI Krick's Letters HI Kroeschell Bros Co.. 457 Kuehn C A 443 KuhlGeo A 458 Kyle &Foerster 441 Laser & Hurrell 45r> Landreth SeedCo . . .451 Langjahr A H 445 LeedhamBulbCo...451 Leedle Floral Co.... 459 Lord & Burnham....4fi5 Mc.'Vrdle & Cooney,.47il McCallumCo 442 McConnell Alex ....449 McCray Refrig. Co..ni McCuUouBh's J M Sons Co 443 McHutchison & Co . II McKellar Chas. W..4?S McKcnnaP 447 Malandre Bros 448 Mastin J G & Co... 472 Matthews Florist ., 449 May & Co LL 449 Met Material Co 468 Mette Henry 4il Meyer John C & Co. 472 Michigan Cut Flower Exchange 446 Millang Aug 445 MonineerJ C Co IV Moon The Wm HCo454 Moore Hentz &Nash445 Morehead Mfg Co. ..460 MorseCC&Co.... 453 MullerO A 47) Munk Floral Co 443 Murphy William. ,, 443 Murray Samuel 448 Myers Florist 447 Nat Flo B of Trade. .470 Natural Guaoo Co. ..466 N Y Cut Flower Ex. 445 Niessen Leo Co 442 Oeschlin Frank 456 PalethorpePRCo..472 Palmer W J & Sons. 449 Park Floral Co 447 Pape &Bergmann.. 451 Perfection Chem Co.472 Penn the Florist. 448 Peters & Reed Pot'ylll Peterson J A I Phillips John V 448 Phoenix Nursery Co. 454 Pierce FO Co 469 Pierson F R C0....I 4i3 Pitou Eugene Jr — 454 Pieters & Wheeler SeedCo 450 Pittsburg Cut FloCo442 Pittsburg Florist Ex442 Poehlmann Bros Co . 436 458 PollworthCCCo.UI 447 Prince A G 458 Pulveriz'd ManureCo466 Quaker City Machine Works 466 Raedlein Basket Co. Ill Randall A L Co. ...441 Randolph & Mc Clements 469 Ready Reference 461 Reed& Keller 470 Regan Print House. .470 ReimersMD 448 Rein berg George . . . 458 Rein berg Peter 438 Rice Bros 443 Robinson HenryMCo446 Rock WL Co 448 Rohnert Waldo 11 Routzahn Seed Co... 451 Sander & Son 456 icheiden & Schoos..4S9 Schillo Adam 472 Schmidt J C...; 459 Schultheis Anton ... 456 Schulz Jacob 448 Scott John 458 Shaffer Geo C 447 Sharp Partridge &C0IV Sheridan WF 445 Skidelsky & IrwinCo451 Smith A W&C0....449 Smith Elmer D &Co456 Smith Henry 449 Advance Co The 469 .American Spawn Co. 4.52 Amling E C 44 Anderson Flo Co.... 449 Anderson S \ 447 Andorra Nurseries... 454 Aphine Mfg Co 444 .Aschmann Godfrey. .457 Atlanta Floral Co. ...449 Auburndalc Goldfish Co . 459 Augspurger D & Son457 Baer Julius 447 Baker-Wakefield Co469 Barrows H H & Son. 458 Basselt& Washburn 437 Bayersdorfer H 47o Heaven E A 446 Berning H G 443 Berrydale Exp Gar 4;3 Beriermann Bros Co447 Black Chas 454 Blackistone Z U.... 447 Bobbink &Atkins . ..452 Boddington A T 453 BodgerJno&SonsCo. 11 BolandJ B Co 447 Bolgiano J & Sons.. .451 Brant Hentz Flo 1,0.458 Braslan Seed Gro Co450 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 448 Bridgeman's II Brown A J Seed Co.. 450 BudlongJ A 439 Bnds 451 Burpee W A &Co... 451 Byer Bros 453 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 446 Camp Conduit Co. ..468 Carrillo & Baldwin i56 ChiCarn Co I Chi House WreckCo46U Clark The EB Co. 451 Clarke's Sons David. 448 Clark Wm. S 457 aevelandCutFlo Co449 CookeGeoH 449 Cotsonas Geo & Co. .446 Covey Durham Coal Co 467 Cowee W J 47u Craig Robt Co 458 Cnimp Frank F 448 Cnnningham Jos H.. 458 Daniels & Fisher.... 449 DardsChas 449 Deamud J B Co 440 Dennison Mfg Co.. 445 Derby Henry 470 Detroit Flower Pot. .HI Dietsch A &Co IV DillerCask'yS Keen469 DillonJL I Dingee &Conard Co454 Dorner F & Sons Co459 DreerHA ..455 469 DnnlopJohnH. 449 Eagle Machine Wks47ii Edwards Fold'g BoxUI Eichholz Henry 458 EiseleC 45S KUiott W H 443 Ellwanger & Barry. .454 Elm City Nursery Co454 Emmans Geo M 456 Eyres HG 447 FiaherH A&C0....447 Florists Exchange The 442 Florists' Hail Assn.. 469 Foley Mfg Co 466 For Sale and Rent..4» FordMC 445 FordWmP 445 FottU-r Fiske Rawson Co II Freeman G L 456 Froment H E 445 Frost Chas 45i GalvinThosF 447 Garland Geo M Co.. 469 Gasser J M Co 447 Gem City Boiler Co. 468 Giatras Geo 459 Giblin& Co 468 Gorham & Chapline.470 Graves Nathan R ...470 Greater New York Florists' Ass'n 445 GudeBros 448 Harris burg-Franklin Coal Co : 467 Heacock Jos Co. 456 459 Heinl John & Son.. 449 Herr Albert M 459 Herrmann A 470 Hess & Swoboda,,,.447 HewsAH& Co Ill Hilfinger Bros Ill Hill The EG Co.... I HippardE 468 Hitchings&Co 467 Hoerber Bros 441 Holm & Olson 449 Holton& Hunkel...443 SmithPJ 445 Smith Samuel V.... 451 Smith Wm C 443 Smith W&TCo.... I Smits Jacs 454 Stearns LumberCo..469 Sterling Emery Wheel Co Ill Stokes Seed Co 451 Stoothoff A H Co.... 472 Storrs & Harrison Co455 Swan & Cheggin 446 Superior Machine & Boiler Works... 468 Syracuse Pottery Co. Ill Thomson Wm &Son466 Thorburn J M& Co.. U Totty Chas H 445 Traendly & Schenck445 UngeeheuerWSohne470 U. S. Rocking Grate Bar Co ,457 Vaughan's SeedStore .1 II 453 459 465 469 Vaughan & Sperry..440 Vick's Sons Jas 451 Vincent R Jr. ..1452 Vosters S A & Sons. 454 Wagner Park Cons.. 454 Weber FH 448 Weeber & Don II Weiland&Risch... 441 Welch Bros 443 Wietor Bros 436 441 Wild Gilbert H .... 454 WilksSMfg Co 468 Wilson Robt G 448 Withers John T 455 Wittbold Geo Co. ...447 WoUskill J W 449 Wood Bros 456 Wrede H H Young & Nugent 445 Youngs 448 Zangen O V 451 Zecti & Mann 441 Zvolanek Anton 451 The Remedy for Your Condensation Troubles. A Guaranteed Investment With Guaranteed Results. RETURN. NON-RETURN. VACUUM. YOU. Mr. Florist, can save fuel— cut down labor— and grow better flowers by installine a Morehead Return Steam Trap. In the first place, there is only a few degrees differeace between the steam going into your heating system and the water of condensation coming from the returns. It is very foolish, therefore to cool this watpr down to a low temperature to pump back to the boilers when, by the use of the Morehead steam Trap, the same water of condeosa- tion can be returned directly to the boilers at a very much less expense than by any other method and without losing any of the heat contained in Che condensation. In the first place, to make steam from water, fuel is required to bring this water to the boiling point under the required steam pressure. For every ten degrees added to the water by any other means, there is a saving of 196 on fuel. You can readily see that the cooling of the condensation from 250 degrees down to 212 or less, to accommodate your pump means a considerable loss of heat, fuel and money. MOREHEAD Return Steam Trap will put this water back into your boiler at a stUl higher temperature than 250 degrees, and on 909& less steam required by a pump for return- ing the same quantity of water. You then have a combined return trap and boiler feed outfit that will prove out to be one of the best investments you ever made. 'Write tor **Trsp Book" aad Trial Offer Proposition, MOREHEAD MFG. COMPANY, Dept. "N," DETROrr, MICH. HEATING PLANTS standard Steam and Hot Wafer Heating Plants WONDERFUL VALUES. We can positively save you from 30 to 76 per cent on Heating Equipment of all kinds. Our plants are of the most modern type, and only the highest grade material enters into their construction. We guarantee them to be exactly as represented, and highly satisfactory in every way. You run no risks. Send us a sketch or diagram of your building and let us make you an estimate. Do Not Wait Until Cold Weather to Install Your Plant. Start Now Send for our Special Heating Catalog, filled with valuable information; tells yon every angle and phase of the "Heatin^j Question," and how you can make one dollar do the work of two by installing the plant yourself. Ask for Booklet No. 47. 300,000 f««t of Standard Pipe, all siz«s, will be cut to any lonsth. ENGINES, BOILERS, VALVES AND FITTINGS. BUILDING MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES. S«nd lor our new 500-pago Catalog No. 47. Free upon requoal. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO., 35th and Iron Sts., Chloaeo igio. The American Florist. 461 Ready Reference Section. 10 CENTS PER LINE, NET. ACHILLEA. ACHILLEA "THE PEARL." Fleld-growu Clumps. $2.50 per 100: $20 per 1,000. Wagner Park CoDservatories, Sidney, O. AMPELOPSIS. AMPELOPSIS VEITCHI. 2%-in.. fine stock, $3 per 100. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sid- ney, O. Ampelopsis Veitchll, 4-ln.. $10 per 100. C Eisele. 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelpbla. ARAUCARIAS. Araucaria excelea glauca and A. robusta com- pacta. For prices see advertisement elsewhere in tbia issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Cblcago and New York. Araucarias, escelsa, 4-in., 50c each ; $6 per (ln2. Glauca, 6-ln.. $1.75 eacb. Compacta, O-ln., $1.75 each. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co., Box 394. Peoria. 111. Araucarias. For prices and varieties see ad- vertisement elsewhere In this issue. G. Asch- mann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Araucaria excelsa. 5-in., 50c each. C. Eisele, nth and Westmoreland Sts.. Philadelphia. Araucarias, Anton Schultbeis, College Point, L. I. ASFARAGUS. Asparagns piumosus. 2V»-in., strong, $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1.000; 3-in., strong, $5 per 100. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2!A-ln., strong, $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1,000; 3-in., strong. $4 per 100. Skldelsky & Irwin Co.. 1215 Betz Bldg.. Philadelphia. Asparagus piumosus, 2%-in., $3 per 100; $27.50 per 1.000; 3-In.. $6 per 100. Sprengeri. 2^-in., 2c; 3-in., 4c; fine 4-in. stocli ready for bench- ing, 8c each. Mosbsek Greenhouse Co., Onarga, lU; I Asparagus Comorensis. 1-year clumps. $5 per \ 100. A. elengatus, 1-year clumps, $5. Geo. Reinberg, 35 Randolph St.. Chicago. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in., $2.50 per 100: 3-in., $1 per doz. ; $6 per 100. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co.. Box 394. Peoria, III. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-ln.. $1.50 per 100: 2^- In,. $2.50 per 100: 3-in.. extra strong. $4 per 100. WettlJD Floral Co.. Homell. N. Y. Asparagus piumosus, 2-in.. $3 per 100: $25 per 1.000: 2M!-ln.. $4.50 per 100; $40 per 1.000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Asparagus piumosus, fine stock, 3-in.. $4 per 100: Sprengeri, fine stock 3-in., $3.50 per 100. Joha A. Ke ller. I-esington. Ky. Asparagus piumosus, 2i^-in., 3c: 3-io.. 5c: 4- In., 10c. Asp. Sprenceri. 2'/^-in.. 3c. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Asparagns Sprengeri. 2-in.. $2 per 100: 2^^- in.. $3; 3-in., $5. C. Eisele, 11th and West- moreland Sts.. P hiladelphia. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2-in., 2c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg. Pa. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-ln.. extr.T -strong. 2c; $17.50 per 1.000. J. L. Schiller. Toledo. O. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2%-in.. $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware. O. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2%-In., $2 per 100. J. C. Schmidt. Bristol. Pa. Araucarias. McHutchlson & Co.. 17 Murray St.. New York. AUCUBAS. Aucuha Japonica, 35e to $3 each: also plants, $4 to .^6 per doz. Anton Schultheis, College Point. L. I. AZALEAS. Azaleas. Deutsche Perle, Simon Mardner, Niobe. Van der Cruyesen. De Schryveriana, 75c to $2 each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Azaleas. Jacs Smits. Naarden. Holland. BAY TR££S. Bay trees. For prices and sizes see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Bay trees. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. Bay trees. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. BEGONIAS. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, 2%-in., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; 3-in,, $3.50 per doz.; $25 per 100; 4-in., $5 per doz., $40 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Begonia Lorraine. 2V>-ln., twice transplanted. $12 per 100: in 500 lots, $50 the 500. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, and Lonsdale. 4- In., 25c; 6-in., 50c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Begonia Vernon. 4-in., $1 per doz. C, Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadelphia. ^ Begonia Glory of Cincinnati. J. A. Peter- son. West wood. Cincinnati, O. BOXWOOD. Bos trees. For sizes and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this Issue. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Box trees, all sizes. Ask for special list. Julius Roehrs Co. , Rutherford. N. J. Boxwood. McHutchlson & Co., 17 Murray St.. New York. Boxwood. Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. BULBS. Bulbs. Narcissus Paper "White grandi. Star brand, 1,000 to case, $11 per 1.000; fancy grade, 1,250 to case, $9 per 1,000. Roman hyacinths, 11-12 ctm., $19 per 1,000. Lllium Formosum, 7-9, 300 to case, $70 per 1.000; 9-10, 200 to case, $90 per 1,000; 10-11. 120 to case, $100 per 1.000. Harrisii, 5-7. $40 per 1,000; 6-7. $60; 7-9. $85. Chinese lilies, select, $3.50 per 100: mammoth, $6. Vaughan's Seed Store, "Chicago and New York. Bulbs. Paper White Grandi, $8 per 1.000. Em- press, Dbl. van Sion or Princeps. $10. Em- peror. $12. Stella. Figaro, Cynosure, $2. Grand Monarque. $S. The l.eedham Bulb Co., Santa Cruz. Calif. Bulbs. Callas, 1 to 1%-in.. $3 per lOO: $25 per 1,000. Berrydale Exp. Gardens, Holland, Mich. Bulbs. Japanese lilies. Formosum. Gigantium, multiflorum, etc. McHutchlson & Co.. 17 Mur- r ay S t. . Ne w York. Bulbs. For prices see advertisement else- where in this issue. P. R. Pierson Co.. Tarry- town-on-Hudson, N. Y^ Bulbs, Lilium longiflorum muiti.. 7-9, $50 per 1.000. Giganteum, 7-9. $65. Formosum, 7-9. $65. Buds. 76 Barclay St., New York. Chinese sacred lilies. .$3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Dingee & Conard Co.. West Gr ov e, Pa . _ Bulbs, all kinds. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 33 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs, all florists' varieties. H. E. Fiske Seeii Co.. Faneuil Hall S quare. Boston. Bulbs, of all kinds. Henry F. Michell Co., Philadelphia. Bulbs, of all kinds. Jas. Vick's Sons, Roch- ester. N. Y. CACTI. Cacti. Over 100 varieties of cacti, from $7 per 100 up. Write for 28-paKe catalogue and prices \q the trade. Also Mexican Resurrec- tion plants. The Francis E. Lester Companv. Dept. 9. Mesllla Park. N. M. CANNAS. Cannas, fall or winter delivery. R, Vin- cent, Jr., & Sons Co.. White Marsh, Md. CARNATIONS. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. Medium Sized Plants. Per 100 Per 1,000 Enchantress $6.00 $50.00 Victory 6.00 50.00 White Lawson 6.00 50.00 Pink Lawson . -. 6.00 50.00 Winsor 5.00 45.00 WIETOR BROS., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago . FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. 100 1,000 Enchantress $6.00 $50.00 Winona 6.00 50.00 Aristocrat 4.00 35.00 DesPlaines Floral Co., DesPIaines. 111. Strong, clean, field-grown CARNATION PLANTS: Per 100 Boston Market ($30 per 1,000) $3.50 Enchantress 5.50 Nelson 4.00 Cash with order. Geo. Muno. 2512 Touhy Ave., Chicago. Carnation plants: 1.500 White Lawson. $5 per 100; 1.400 Pink Lawson, $5 per 100: 100 Winona. $5 per 100; 100 Lawson-Enchantress, $5 per 100: 250 Queen Louise, 2nd size, $3 per 100. These are all nice plants. Sunny side Green- houses. 214 W. Main St.. Owosso. Mich. Carnations. Scarlet Glow. Shasta. Sangamo. Mary Tolman, Conquest, $12 per 100; 2nd size. $8 per ion. Vaughan's Greenhouses, Weatem Springs. III. 3,000 Queen Louise, strong, clean and healthy plants. $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Cole Bros.. Peoria, ni. Carnations. Lady Bountiful, $4 per 100; $40 per 1,000. Alfred Hannah & Sons, Grand Rap- ids. Mich. Field-grown carnations. Rose Pink Enchant- ress, $6 per 100: $55 per 1.000. Cash with order. Harry Heinl. West Toledo. O. Carnation. Christmas Cheer. $15 per 100: $125 per 1.000. Henry Eichholz. Waynesboro. Pa. Carnntion. 800 Apple Blossom, $6 per 100. Bard & Davis. Syr acuse, N. Y. Carnations. Bountiful. Carnegie, $4 per 100. A. G. Prince. Iowa City, la. Carnations. F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafay- ette, Ind^ '_ '_ Carnations. Wrwd Bros.. FlshklU. N. Y. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. THE BIG LEADERS. Pres. Taft (glisten- ing curly white! ; Gloria (the Enchantress) ; Mrs. W. E. Kelley (yellow) : also the Xmas dollar makers. J. Rosette and Golden Chad- wick, plants. $4: R. C. $3. Frost, Early Snow, Touset. B. May. Nonin. Shaw. Engue- hard. plants, $2. .50; R. C.. $1.50. Prime stock, guaranteed. Cash only. The Union City Green- houses^^ Chrysanthemums, 7-in., $1.50 each; $12 per doz.: 8-in.. $2.50 each; S20 per doz. Larger plants. 10 and 12-inch. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York^ ~ CHRYSANTHEMUMS, hardy, fine pink, yel- low. red. field-grown, $3.50 per 100: $30 per 1,000. W ag ner Park Co nser vatorie s , Si dn ey, O. Chrysanthemum, Jennie Nonin, fine 2%-lnch, %1 per 100; $15 per l.OOO. Geny Bros., 712 Church St., Nashville. Tenn. Chrysanthemums. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Chrysanthemums, leading vars. Wood Bros., Flshklll. N. Y. Chrysanthemums, Elmer D. Smith & Co.. A drian, Mich. CLEMATIS. Clematis panlcnlata. strong. 3-year. 10 for $1: $7.50 per 100. F. A. Bailer, Bloomlng- ton. 111. ^^_ Clematis paniculata. seedlings, 75c per 100. Sam'l V. Smith, 3323 Goodman St., Phlla- (ielphia. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About It 462 The American Florist, Sept. 24, Clpmatis panlciilata. JIO por inn. O. Elsclo, Ulh iiEd Wcstmorelanil Sts.. Phlladolphla. COIEDSES. lolfUS UnJIlaiuy. 3-Ui.. »! pfi- Uuii.; »4 pel- 100. Golileo Bediler. Vci-schaffeltll, etc., 2-ln.. J2 per 100. R. Vlucpnt. Jr.. & Sous Co., White Marsh. M(l. Coleus, assortetl varieties including Verschaf- felti. 2^-lD., ::c each. Mosbsek Greeuhousc Co., Onarga. 111. Coleus. leadlus \ars. caster. Pa. M. Ik-rr. Lau- CROTONS. Crutmis. 7-in., ?1.50 each; $15 per doz. ; S-in., $2 each; .$1S per doz. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and Xew York. Crotous. 3x4 in., $3 to $4 per doz. Anton Schnltbeis. College Point, L. I. Crotons. 4-in., $2 per doz.; 3-in.. $1.50. C. Eisele. nth and Westmoreland Sts.. Philadelphia. CYCLAMENS. C.vclnraen. 2in.. $3..'i0 per 100; 3-ln., $1 per doz.; $7 per 100; 4-in.. $2 per doz., $15 per 100. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co., Box 394. Peoria. 111. Cycianien Persicum Giganteum. large flower- ing, rai.\ed colors; fine bushy stocli. 4-io., $10 per 100. Cash. J. W. Miller, Shiremanstown, Pa. Cvclamen. well grown, fine strain, 3-in., $7 per 100; 4-in., $15 per 100. Skldelsljy & Irwin Co.. 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. C.volamea, finest giant strain, good stock.v plants. 7 colors, mixed, 3-in., TV'C. J. L. Schiller, Toledo. O. Crclamen. 2ii-in., $4 per 100; 3-in.. $S. Taiighan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Cvclamen grandiflora. 4-in.. 15c. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. CINERARIAS. Cineraria, 2%-ln., $2 per 100. J. C. Schmidt. Bristol, Pa. DAHLIAS. Dahlia Earl of PembroKe, $4 per 100; field- grown, undivided roots. Order today. Wagner Park Conservatories. Sidney. O. Dahlias. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons Co., White Marsh. Md. Dahlias. Pape &. Bergman, Quedlinburg, Ger- many. ORACENAb. Draccena indivisa, 4-in., $10 per 300; 2-m,, J2 per 100; $is per 1,000. Wettlla Floral Co., Ho rnell. N. Y . Dracena indivisa. 4-in., %1 per doz. ; $12 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Dracceua indivisa, 4-in., $10 per 100. Geo, M. Emmans. Newton. N. J. Dracteuas, from $1 to $3 each. Anton Schul- theis. College Point, L. I. Drucaeua Massangeua and Lindenii, 7-in., $2 each. J. A. Peterson. Westwood. Cincinnati. 0. Dracfenas. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. FERNS. Over million and a half of Fern Seedlings. Strong, healthy stock now ready for potting. Assortment of 15 best varieties for fern dish filling, my selection, $1 per 100; $9.50 per l.OOU; !i;8.50 per 1,000 in 25,000 and $8 per 1.000 in 50,000 lots. Small orders of 100 and 200 can be sent by mall If desired, and postage if 10c per 160 is remitted. Satisfaction and safe arrival guaranteed or money refunded. Cibotiiim Schiedei. 2-in.. $3.25 per doz.; $25 per 100; $240 per 1,000; 5-in.. $1, and 6-in., $1.75 each. Assorted ferns for fern dishes. 2V4-in., $3 per 100: $25 per 1,000. J. F. ANDER- SON. Fern Specialist, Short Hills, N. J. HARDY FERNS. Adiantum pedatum (maidenhair). Asplenium Felis-foemina (lady fern), Onoclea sensibllis, Onoclea struthiopteris (ostrich fern), Osmunda cinnamonea (cinnamon fern), Osmunda Clay- toniana (interrupted fern), Pteris aquilina (brake fern). Sample specimens, 10c each. Write for prices on stated quantities. Ludwig Mosbaak. Askov, Minn. Ferns, Boston, 2^-ln., $4.50 per 100; 4-in., $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; 5-in.. $3 per doz.; $25 per 100. Whitman!, 2V'-in., $5 per 100; 4-in.. $2 per doz.: $15 per 100; 5-in.. $3 per doz. ; $25 per 100. Ferns for dishes, asst.. 2-in., $3 per 100. Amerpohll. 2V'-in., $4.50 per 100. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co., Box 394, Peoria. HI. Ferns. Boston, 4-in.. $1.50 per doz., 5-in., $2. Ferns for dishes. 2H'-in.. $3 por 100. C. Eisele. llfb and Westmnroland St«.. Philadf^lnhin. Fi'i-iis from bencbes. Boston, Elegantlsslma, 3- In., fie; 4-iii,, lOo; 5-ln., 12ii;C. Wbltmanl, :i. 4 and 5-ln., Sc. 12c, 15e. Amerpohli, o-in., 8c; 41n., 12c. Scoltii, 3-lu.. Ge; 41n.. 10c. Run- ners. Boston, Elcgantlsslnui, Scottii, $1 per 100. Wbitmanl. Amerpohli. $1.00 per 100. Byer Bros., C hanibersburg, I'li. ^ Ferns. Boston. 2'^-in., 5c. Whitmani and Elegantissima. 3-lu., 10c; 214-in., 5c. Plersoui and Elegantissima, 4-in,, 15c each. Ferns from bench. Boston, Piersoni, Whitmani and Elegan- tissima, ready for 6 to 10-in. pots, 40c to $1 each. Mosbiek Greenhouse Co., Onarga. 111. Kerus. Boston, 2y, in.. .$3 per 1,000. Whit- maul, 21/j -iu. $5 per lUU ; $40 per 1.000. Mag - nilica, 2V' -in. , 15c eac h. H. U Barrowa & Sou, Wliitinan. Mass. Ferus. For prices and varieties see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Godfrey Asch- mann , 1012 W. O i],tario St., Philadelphia. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement on 1st cover page this issue. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown-on - Hudson, N. Y. Ferns, Boston, Harris type, G-in., $9 per doz.; 7-in., $12; specimens. S-in., $24; 10-in., $30. J. A. Peterson. Westwood. Cincinnati. O. Ferns, assorted for dishes, 214-in., (our selec- tion) $3,50 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Nephrolepis Smithil, 3-in.. 25c e^ch; $15 per 100. William S. Clark, 1270 Bladensburg Rd., Washington. P, C. Ferns. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Anton Schul- theis. College Point, L. I. Ferns, Whitmani, 4-iD.. 25c: 5-in., 35c. Bos- ton. 5-in., 25c. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns for dishes, 214-in., $3.50 per 100; $30 per 1,000. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St., Chicago. Neph. Giatrasii. ly^-'xn., $2 per doz.; $12 per 100; $100 per 1.000. Geo. Giatras, 463 Summit Ave., West Hoboken, N. J. Ferns. John Scott. Rutland Rd. and E. 45th St.. Brooklyn. N. Y. FICUS. Ficus pandurata, 24-ins. high, $1.50 each; 30- in., $2; 36-in., $2.50; 48-in., $3.50. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Rubber plants, 5-in., 25c each; 6-in., 35c. C. Eisele, 11th and Westmoreland Sts., Philadel- phia. FicUs pandurata, large plants. $2 to $5 each. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. Ficus, 6-in., 35c and 40c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. Ficus, 4-in.. 20c; Chambersburg, Pa. 5-in., 30c. Byer Bros., GERANIUMS. Geraniums, Nutt, Doyle, Perkins, Grant, La Favorite. R. C, $1.25; 2-;n., $2; 3-in., $4 per 100. Viaud, Costelline. Poitevine Joulin, Ricard, Buchner, R. C, $1.50; 2-in., $2.50; 3-in., $5 per 100. Mme. Salieroi, 2-iD., $3 per 100. G. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. Geraniums, R. C, B. A. Nutt. $11.50 per 1,000. Poitevine. $14, Ricard, $14. A. M. llerr. Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, leading varieties. E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. GREENS. Greens, dagger and fancy ferns, $1 per 1.000. Bronze and green galax. $1 per 1.000. Leu- cothoe sprays, $1 per 100; i|;7.50 per 1,000. Southern wild smllax, branch laurel, laurel fes- tooning, green and sphagnum moss, boxwood sprays. Henry M. Robinson & Co., 15 Prov- ince St.. Boston. Mass. Greens, fancy and dagger ferns, $1.25 per 1,000. Galax, bronze and green, $1.25 per 1.000; 10,000, $7.50. Sphagnum Moss, large bales, $1.25; Leucotboe Sprays, $1 per 100; 1.000. $7.50. Boxwood, 35c per buncb, 50 lbs. $8.50. Michigan Cut Flower E.xchange, Inc., 38-40 Broadway, Detroit, Mich. GERANIUMS, 10,000 Beaute Poitevine from 21^^-in. pots, immediate delivery, $1.75 per 100; .i;i5 per 1.000. Cash. The W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield, 111. Greens, southern wild smilax, Log mosses, natural and perpetuated. E. A. Beaven, Ever- green, Ala. Greens, evergreen, fancy and dagger ferns, bronze and green galax. Geo. Cotsonas & Co., 50 W. 28th St.. New York. Greens, cut palmetto and cycaa leaves, ga- lax. leucotboe, ferns, mosses, etc. Kervan Co., 113 W. 28tb St.. New York. Greens, laurel wreathing, sheet moss, galax, leucotboe and ferns. Swan & Cheggin, Roan Mountain. Tenn. Sphagnum moss, per bale. 75c: 10 bales, $6.50. Cbas. F. Uecke. New London. Wis. rTnllv. T, .T Fnb.nnk. Brown's Store. V:i. H ARDY PLANTS. nus GERM.VMCA Honorabillis, Atropurpurea, MjuliJin Cherau. Queen of Gypsies, SpectabllUs. \ irgils. Wulnorl. field-grown. $2.50 per 100; $25 per 1.000. .TAPANESE, mixed. $6 per 100. Wagiier_Park_Conscrvatories, Sidney, O. Dreer's hardy perennial phloxes. For varieties and prices see advertisement elsewhere in this issue. Henry A. Dreor, Inc., 714 Chestnut St.. Phi lihh-lphla. Herbaceous plants. Bobbink & Atkins, Ruth- erforil. N. J. Hardy perennials. Special prices on field- grown stock. MosbxU Greenhouse Co., Onarga, HELIOTROPES. Heliotrope, 2V4-in., .$2.50 per 100. Mosbaek (greenho use Co., Onar ga, 111. Heliotrope Centefleur, $10 per 100. E. G. Hill Co.. Richmond, Iml. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea Arborescens Grandiflora Alba, We have the largest stock of strong 2 and 3-year- old plants in America, at attractive prices. In- spection of stock desired. E. Y. Teas, Center- ville, Ind. Hydrangea Otaksa. 4-in., pot-grown, 4 to 7 branches, $12 per 100. Skidelsky & Irwin Co., 1215 Betz Bldg., Philadelphia. Hydrangea Otaksa, 6-in., 25c. Godfrey Asch- mann. 1012 W. Ontario St., Philadelphia. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Jerusalem cherries, heavy, field-grown plants, $S per lOu. Mosbseli Greenhouse Co., Onarga, UL Jerusalem cherries. 4-in., $7 per 100. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co.. Box 394, Peoria, 111. LILACS. Lilacs. Jacs Sniits, Ltd., Naarden, Holland. LILY OF THE VALLEY. To Import, Lily of the valley pips. McHutchison & Cb., 17 Murray St., isew Yori:. Lily of the valley. Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naar- den. Holland. Lil.y of tue valley. Otto Mann, Leipzig, Saxou.v, Germany. rrom Storage. Lily of the valley, cold storage, $12.50 per 1,000. Buds, 76 Barclay St., New Yorli. MANETTI. Manettl, English, $1.50 per 100; $12 per 1,000; French, $1.75 per 100; $13.50 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom Spawn. Lambert's Pure Culture. American Spawn Co.. St. Paul. Minn. URSERY STOCK. Nursery stock, blue spruce, berried plants, climbing plants, clematis, conifers, evergreens, funkias. Japan maples, hydrangeas. Jacs Smlts, Ltd.. Naarden. Holland. Nursery stocK, rrvergreens, snade and orna- mental trees, shrubs, vines, trained dwarf and standard fruit irees, grape vines, small fruits. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Nursery stock, conifers, boxwoods, azaleas, rhododendrons, forest and fruit trees, hedge plants, etc. S. A. Voslers & Sons, Riel, Hol- land. Nursery stock, large trees, oaks, maples, pines and hemlocks. Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia. Nursery stock arbor vitae (Thuya occident- alis), 3 to 4 ft., 4 to 5 ft. trees. The Wm. H. Moon Co.. Morrisville, Pa. Nursery stock, ornamental trees and shrubs. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. ORCHIDS. Orchids, importers, exporters, growers and hybridists. Sander. St. Albans, England; New York office, room 721. 258 Broadway. Orchids, all commercial, cattleyas and nov- elties. Carillo & Baldwin. Secaucus, N. J. Orchids. Largest stock In the country. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Orchids, leading kinds. (Jretsch & Ordonez Bros.. 52 W. 28th St., New York. Orchids of all kinds. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit. N. J. PANSIES. Pansies. open frame grown, stociiy plants. TRIMARnE.VU. mixed, 50c per 100, $3.00 per l.dilii; GOLD MED.VL, mixed. 50c per 100. $4.00 per l.iioii. J. L. Schiller. Toledo. O. If You Do Not Find What You Need in our Ready Reference Department, Write Us About it igio. The American Florist. 463 PiiiisiL-s. giants, Masterpiece. Bugnot, Mcue. Perret. Prize Trimardeau. Orchid Flowered, Peacock, Emperor William, Fire King, Snow Queen, Fairy Queen, Our Specials. All kinds separate, your owu selection, $3 per 1,000; 2,000 for $5. Our selection, all kinds mixed, $2.50 per 1.000; 2.000 for $4.50. Elmer Rawl- ings. Wholesale Grower, Olean. N. Y. SUU.UUU Brown's Improved Giant Pnze i'an- Bles, fine stock plants, $3 per 1.000: $2.50 In 5,000 lots; mixed and separate colors. <^'ash with order. Peter Brown, Lancaster. Pa. Paosies. select strains, fine plants and colors. $3 per 1.000; 2,000 for $5. Writo for special prices in quantity. F. A. Bailer, Bloomington, in. Pansy plants. 50c per 100: $2.00 per 1,000. Jos. H, Cunningham, Delaware. O. PALMS. Palms, Cocos Wedd., 2V'-in.. %2 per doz. ; $15 per lOO. Kentia Bel., G-in., $1.25 each; 4-in.. $35 per 100; 2i^-in.. -$10. D. U. Aug- spurger & Sods Co.. Box 394. Peoria. 111. Phcenix Robeleni, 4-in.. Toe each; .^S per doz.; 5-in., .*1.2~> each: $14 per doz.; G-iu.. $2~each; 7-:n.. $2.50 each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. , PALMS. Kentia Bel.. 18 to 20 inch, heavy, $5 per doz. Areca. 2V"-foot, $7.50 per doz. Phoeni.^ Rneheleni. 5-in. pots, $7.50 per doz. W?igner Park Conservatnric.^. Sidney. O. Palms. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. Goflfrey Asch- mann. 1012 W^ Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Palms. For varieties and prices see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Anton Schultheis. College Point. L. I. Kentias. McHutchison Co., 17 Murray St., New York. Palms. Kentias. Joseph Heacock Co.. Wyn- cote. Pa. Cycas. $1 tf> $3 pach. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Palms. John Scott. Rutland Rd., and E. 45th St.. Brnol^lyn. X. Y. Palms. Bnbhink & Atkins. Rutherford. N. J. PANDANUS. Pandanus Veitchii. 5V'-in.. $1 each; G-in.. $1.25; 7-in.. $1..^>0: S-in.. $3. Anton Schulthets, College Point. L. I. Pandanus Veitchii, $2, $3 and $4 each: large plants. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, a PEONIES. Peonies. Very reduced prices for large plants of all the best French varieties. List free. Dessert. Peony Specialist. Clienonceaux. France. Peonies, large collection, distinct named kinds and colors. $1 for 10; $S per 100. F. A. Bailor, Bloomington. 111. Peonies. For varieties and prices see adver- tisement elsewhere in this issue. The Elm City Nursery Co.. New Haven, Conn. Peonies. McHutchison & Co.. 17 Murray St., New Y'ork. Peonies. 1st prize white. $15 per 100: pink, $9: red. $10. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sid- ney. O. Peonies, loading vars. Gilbert H. Wild, Sar- coxie. Mo, Peonies, all vars. Jacs Sniits. Ltd., Naar- den. Holland. Peonies only bv the wholesale. Best 100 v.'nieties. J. P. Rosenfielrt, West Point. Neb. PEPPERS. Christmas peppers, 4-in., ?1.25 per doz.; $10 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Christmas peppers, li^^-in., $2.50 per 100; 3-in.. $5. Frank Oechslin, 4911 Quincy St.. Chicago. Celestial peppers, 4-in.. $7 per 100. D. U. Augspurger & Sons Co.. Box 394. Peoria, 111. POINSETTlAb. Poinsett ia (double). 3-in., 25r each: $13 per 100. William S. Clark. 1270 Bladensburg Road. Washington. D. C PRIMULAS. Primula from 2-in. pots, frame-grown, no better strain in existence. OBCONICA GRANDI- FLORA, Rondsdorfer and Latmann's unrivaled hybrids. 14 colors or mixed, 2c. GIGANTEA, 3c. J. L. Schiller. Toledo. O. Primula Obconica, Honaorfer's Hybrids, the best in existence, grandiflora and gigantia in 10 selected var. . good value. $3 per 1 00 ; 500 or more $2.50 per 100. Cash. Henry Schmidt, 408 Pulton St.. Weebawken. P. O.. N. J. Chinese primroses. 3Vj-in., $5 per 100. Frank Oechslin. 4911 Quincy St.. Chicago. Primroses. Chinese and Forbesi. 2^4-iQ-. $1.75 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Obconica, alba, rosea, $2 per 100. Ob. Gigantia, $3. Jos. H. Cun- ningham. Delaware, O. Primula obconica, giant flowering. 4-iu.. ready for G-in. pans, fine. 15c each. John A. Keller, Lexington, Ky. Primula obconica. 4-iu., 10c; 5-in., 15c. Chinensis, 4-in.. $10 per 100. G. Aschmann, 1012 W. Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Primulas. Chinese and Obconica, 2iA-In., $2 per 100. J. C. Schmidt. Bristol. Pa. PRIVET. Privet. California, 1 and 2-year plants. Cbas. Black. Hightstown. N. J. R HODODENDRONS. Rhotlmleudrons. McHutchison & Co., 17 Mur- ray St.. New York. Rhododendrons. Jaes Smits, Ltd., Naarden, Holland. RESURRECTION PLANTS. Resurrection Plants. — We are strictly head- quarters for the Mexican resurrection plant, and ship all over the world. Dormant plants, guar- anteed to "resurrect," $2 per 100, delivered; $10 per 1,000; 5.000 at $8.50: 10.000 at $S; 1,000 weigh about 45 pounds. Also cacti. The Francis E. Lester Company, Dept. 9, Mesilla Park. N. M . ROShb. ROSES, cut flower varieties. 2Vl-iu. pots: White La France, Mme. Abel Chatenay, Killar- ney. Etoile de France, Golden Gate, Helen Gould, $3.50 per 100. Also M. Neil. 3^^-in. pots. $4 per 100. Flower of Fairfield (Ever- blooming Rambler) and Veilchenblau (Blue rose). 3-in., $12' per 100. Wagner Park Con- servatories, Sidney, O. Roses. 300 Brides. 200 Maids, strong 4-in. stock. $5 per 100; lot for $18 cash. John A. Keller. Lexington. Ky. Roses on own roots, budded, bedding. H. P.'s hybrids and teas. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Roses. White Killarnev. $50 per l.OOQ. Pink Kilhirney. $35 per 1,000. E. G. Hill Co., Rich- mond, Ind. Roses. Newport Fairy. 50c each ; $20 per 100. Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford. N. J. Roses. McHutchison & Co.. 17 Murray St.. New York. Now Rambler (violet blue). EUwanger & Ba rry, Rochester, N. Y. Roses a specialty. Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Roses, Bride. Maid, G. Gate, Killarney, 3-ln., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton. N. J. Roses, grafted Pink Killarney. 3^-ia., 10c. Poehlmnnn Bros. Co., Morton Grove. HI. Roses, hybrid perpetuals and ramblers. Jack- son & Perkins Co.. Newark. N. J. Rosea, leading varieties. Leedle Floral Co., Sp ringfield. O. R oses, 3- in. Wood Bros.. Fishkill. N. Y. Roses. Chas. H. Totty. Madison. N. J. SEEDS. Seeds, cyclamen: Brilliant, Excelsior, Grandi- llora alba. Mauve Queen. Mont Blanr, Pictur- atura. Prince of Wales, Rosy Morn. Giant Sal- mon King, Sunray, finest mixed all colors, 100 seeds. $1; 1,000 seeds, $8. Fottler. Fiske, Raw- son Co.. Fanouil Hall Square, Boston, Mass. Seeds, onions, lettuce, sweet peas, carrot, celery, leek, mustard, parsley, parsnip, radish, salsify. C. C. Morse & Co., 48-56 Jackson St.. Sa n Francisco. Calif. Seeds, beans, peas, sweet corn, onion, beet, turnip, etc. The Everett B. Clark Seed Co., Milford, Conn.; East Jordan, Mich.; Sister Bay, Wis. Seeds, the Kenilworth Strain of giant pan- sies. For varieties and prices, see advertise- ment elsewhere in this issue. Chas. Frost, Kenilworth, N. J. Seeds. Vaughan's giant-flowered cyclamen. For varieties and prices see advertisemenf else- where in this issue. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds, specialties. Stocks, pansies. cycla- mens, etc. Pape & Bergmann, Quedlinburg, Germany. Seeds, Phoenix Roebeleni. Sander T. Mell- strom. Representative, 235 Broadway, New York. The Best Seeds for Dealers, Truckers, Plant Growers. Get price list from Francis Brill, Grower. Hempstead. N. Y. Seeds, onion, lettuce, radish, sweet peas, etc. Pieters-Wheeler Seed Co.. Hollister, Calif. Seed, pansy, 1.000 seeds, 25c; 1 oz., $2.25. H. Wrede. Luneburg. Germany. Seeds, natural grass, clover and tree seeds. Conrad Appel, Darmstadt. Germany. Seed, pansy, giant, oz,, $4. Jos. H. Cunning- ham. Delaware, O. Seed, crimson clover. J. Bolgiano & Son, Baltimore. Md. Seeds, all kinds. Bridgman's Seed Ware- house. 37 E. 19th St.. New York. Seeds. Landreth Seed Establishment, Bloom- Qale Farms, Bristol. Pa. Seeds. Vick*s Quality. James Vick's Sons. Rochester. N. Y^ Seeds of all kinds. W. W. Johnson & Son, Ltd.. Boston. England. Seeds, flower of all kinds. O. V. Zangen, Hoboken. N. J. Seeds. Stokes' standards. 219 Market St., Philadelphia. Contract Growers. Seeds, sweet peas, tomatoes, Lima beans, letince. asters, cosmos and other flower seeds. John Rodger & Sons, Gardena. Calif. Seeds, beans, cucumber, tomato, radish, pea. muskmelon, squash, watermelon, sweet corn. S. M. Isbell & Co.. Jackson. Mich. Seeds, letnice. onions, sweet peas, aster, cosmos, mignonette, verbena. Waldo Rohnert, Gilroy. Calif. Seeds, peas and beans. Alfred J. Brown Seed Co.. Grand Rapids. Mich. Seeds, grower and exporter of vegetable, flower and farm seeds. Henry Mette. Qued- linburg, Germany. Seeds. Growers for the wholesale trade only. Braslan Seed Growers' Co.. San Jose. Calif. Seeds, field, garden and flower. Routzahn Seed Co., Arroyo Grande. Calif. Seeds, sweet peas. Anton Zvolanek, Bound- brook. N. J. SMILAX. Smilas. Wood Bros.. FIsbkill. N. Y. S NAPDRAGONS. Snapdr.Tgons, heavy, field-grown plants, all colors assorted. $3 per 100. Mosbsek Greenhouse C o.. Onarga, ni. SPIRE AS. Spi roas. J. Smits. Ltd.. Naarden. Holland. STOVE PLANTS. , stove plants and crotons. Finest collection. Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Vrgfliible plant's. Cabbage; Wakefield and Successicm, $1 per 1.000; 20c per 100. Lettuce; Grand Rapids, Big Boston. Boston Market, Tounis Ball, $1 per 1,000; 20c per 100. Parsley, :i0c per 100; $1.25 per 1.000. E. Vincent, Jr., & Son s Co., Whit e Marsh , Md. 'Lettuce^ Grand Rapids and Big Boston, packed to reach you safe at $1 per 1,000. Elmer Rawlings, Olean. N. Y. ^ Celery and Cabbage, %\ per 1,000; tT.50 per 10.000. Parsley, $1.50 per 1,000. J. C. Schmidt, Bristol, Pa. VINCAS. . Vinca variegata, field-grown, cut back early August, now branching freely, 5c. J. L. Schiller, Toledo, O. VIOLETS. violets. Princess of Wales, strong, out of 3y.-in. pots. $3.50 per 100; 214-ln., good, $2.50 per 100. John A. Keller. Lexington^ Ky. Violets. Marie Louise, good, clean, healthy plants, 214-ln.. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1.000. Casli with order. Lamport Floral Co.. Xcnla. O. Violets. Gov. Herrlck, Princess of Wales, field-grown. $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Lady rampbPll. .$4 per 100; $35 per 1.000. J. C. Scli miilt. Bristol. Pa. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. ^ Commission Dealers. Amling, E. C. 32-36 Randolph St., Chicago. Deamud Co., J. B., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago- Ford. M. C, 121 W. 2Sth St.. New Yor'k Ford. Wm. P.. 45 W. 28th St.. New York. Froment, Horace E., 57 W. 2Sth St., New York. The Florists' Exchange, 729 13th St., N. W., Washington. P. C. . Greater New York Florists' Association, 162 Livingston St.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Henshaw & Fenrlch, 51 W. 28th St.. New York. Hoerber Bros., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St.. Mil- waukee. Hunt. E. H.. 76 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. ~ Easting Co., W. F., ButTalo, N. Y. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Department. Write Us About It 464 The American Florist, Sept. 24f Kessler Bros., 450 61h Ave., New York. Kuebu, C. A., liaa Pine St.. St. Louis. Kyle A Foerater, 51 Wabash Are.. Chicago. Langjahr, A. H., 65 W. 28th St ., New York. McCallum Co., Inc., PlttsbiirK, Pa. McCullough'8 Sons Co., 310 Walnut St,, Cln- clgpatl. McKellar, Cbas. W., SI Wabash Ave., Chicago. MUlaug, Aug., 41 W. 2Sth St., New York. Moore, Henta & Nash, 65 W. 26th St., New York. Kcnulcott Bros. Co., 48-50 Wabash Ave., Chi- caKO. MunU Floral Co., Columbus. O. Murphy. Wm.. 311 Main St.. Cincinnati, O. N. Y. Cut Flower Exchange, Coogau Bldg., New York. NIessen Co., The Leo, 1209 Arch St,, Phlla- delpbla. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co.. 222 Oliver Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 15 Diamond Sq., Pittsburg. Pa. Randall. A. L.. Co., 10-21 Randolph St., Chicago. Rice Bros.. 115 N. 6tb St., Minneapolis. Minn. RoblnsoD & Co.. H. M.. 15 Province St.. Boston. Sheridan, Walter F-, 131 W. 28th St., New York. Smith. P. J.. 49 W. 28th St., New York. Traendley & Schenck, 131 W. 28th St., New York. Vaughan & Sperry. 52 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Welland & Risch. 59 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Welch Bros., 226 Devonshire St., Boston. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., New York. Zech & Mann, 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Growers. Bassett & Washburn, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Budlong, J. A.. 37-39 Randolph St.. Ctlcago. Dillon. J. L.. Bloomsburg. Pa. Elliott, W. H.. Brighton, Mass. Hill. E. G.. Co.. Richmond. Ind. Relnberg, Geo., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Reinberg, Peter, 35 Randolph St., Chicago. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 33-37 Randolph St., Chl- cago. Wletor Bros.. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Wlttbold. Geo.. 739 Bockingbam PI., Chicago. RETAIL CUT FLOWERS. Albany, N. Y.— Eyres. 11 N. Pearl St. Anderson. S. C.^The Anderson Floral Co.. 583 Marshall Are. Atlanta. Ga. — Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree St. Boston — Thos. F. Galvin, Inc., 124 Tremont St. Boston — Penn, the Florist, 43 Bromfield St . Brooklyn, W. Y. — "Wilson," 3 and 5 Greene Ave. Brooklyn, N. Y.— John V. PhUllps. 272 Fulton St. Buffalo. N. Y. — S. A. Anderson. 440 Main St. Buffalo, N. Y.— W. J. Palmer & Son, 304 Main St. Cincinnati — Julian Baer, 138 E. Fourth St. Cleveland, O. — The Cleveland Cut Flower Co. Cleveland. O. — The J. M. Gasser Co. Colorado Springs. Colo. — Frank F. Crump. Dayton, P.— Matthews, 16 W. 3rd St. Denver, Colo. — Daniels & Fisher. Denver. Colo. — The Park Floral Co. Detroit. Mich. — John Breitmeyer's Sons. Miami and Gratiot Aves. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Henry Smith. Indianapolis — Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Mass. Ave. Kalamazoo and Battle Creek, Mich. — H. A. Fisher. Kansas City — Geo. M. Kellogg Flower and Plant Co. Kansas City — Samuel Murray, 913 Grand Ave. Kansas City — Wm. L. Rock Flower Co. Los Angeles, Calif.— J. W. Wolfskin, 218 W. 4th St. Louisville. Ky.— M. 1). Rpiniers, 223 S. 4th Ave Louisville. Ky. — Jacob Schulz, 550 S. 4th Ave. Milwaukee— C. C. Pollworth Co. Montreal — McKenna. New York — David Clark's Sons, 2139 Broadway. New York — Dards. 44th and Madison Ave. New York— Alex. McConnell. 571 5th Ave. New York — Malandre Bros.. 20 9 4 Broadway. New York — Myer. Florist. 609 Madison Ave. Omaha. Neb. — Hess & Swoboda. 1415 Pamum St. Pittsburg. Pa. — A. W. Smith Co.. Keenan Bldg. Rochester, N. Y. — J. B. Keller Sons, 25 Clinton Ave. N. St. Louis— F. U. Weber, Boyle and Maryland Aves. S t. Louis- Yo un g's, 1406 Ol i ve St. St. Paul, Mlnn.^Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn.- L . L. Ma y & Co. San Francisco — J. B. Boland, 60 Kearney St. Terre Haute, Ind.— John G. Heinl & Son, 129 So. 7th St. Toronto. Can. — Dunlop's, 96 Yonge St. Washlngtun — lilackistone. 14th and H Sts. Washington — Geo. H. Cooke, Conn. Ave. and L. St. Washington — Gude Bros. Washington — Geo. C. Shaffer, 14tb and I Sts., N. W. BOILERS. Bolk'is. The Monlnger-r"urman, 200 sizes and stylea. John C. Mouiuger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Boilers, The Superior Standard. The Superior Machine & Boiler Works, 850 Superior St., Chi- cago. Boilers. Metropolitan Material Co., 1394 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Boilers, steel return tubular. Johnston Ueat- ipg Co.. 131 E. 2Gth St.. New York. Boilers. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th & Iron Sts., Chicago. Wilks' self -feeding hot water boilers. S. Wilks Mfg. Co.. 35U3 Shields Ave., Chicago. Boilers, all sizes. Kroeschell Bros. Co., 452 W. Erie St.. Chicago. liuilers for greenhouses. Giblin & Co., Utica, N. Y. Boilers. Lord &, Buruham Co., Irviugton, N. Y. Boilers. Hitchings & Co.. Elizabeth. N. J. Gem City Return Tubular Firebox boilers. The Gem City Boiler Co., Dayton, O. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building material. Cypress Is far more dur- able than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men furnished to superintend erection when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Ne- poDset, Boston, Mass. Building material of all descriptions for all cypress semi-iron frame or truss houses. Hot- bed sash and frames. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway. New York. Building material, cypress sash bars, green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co. . 902 Black- hawk St.. Chicago. Cypress for greenhouse construction, benches, etc. Baker-Wakefield Cypress Co., Ltd., Plat- tenvllle. La. Building material, greenhouse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- ington red cedar. A. Dletsch Co., 2642 Shef- field^ Building material. Louisiana cypress, pecky cypress, hotbed sash. S. Jacobs &. Sons, 1357 Flushing Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Building material, cold frames, hotbed sash. Hitchings & Co.. 1170 Broadway, N. Y. COAL. Coal, Sunshine, Indiana Brazil Block, Poca- hontas, W. Virginia Splint, Youghiogheny and Southern Illinois. R. C. Whitsett Coal & Min- ing Co., 355 Dearborn St.. Chicago. Coal, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Covey-Durham Coal Co., 215 Dearborn St., Chi- cago. Coal, the better grades of Indiana and Illinois. Harrisburg-Franklin Coal Co., Fisher Bldg.. Chi- cago. GLAZING POINTS. Glazing points: See the point? Hold glass firmly. Peerless glazing points are the best. No rights or lefts. Bos of 1.000 points, 75c. Postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Siebert's zinc never-rust glazing points, 2 sizes, % and %. 40c per lb.; 16c extra by mail; 7 lbs., $2.50; 15 lbs., $5 by express. Randolph & McClements, Baum and Beatty Sts., Pittsburg, Pa. Glazing points. Lord & Burnham special glaz- ing nails (points). Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway. New York . Siebert's zinc glazing points, 40c per lb.; 5 lbs., $1.85: 20 lbs.. $7. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. GRKKNHOUSK CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse construction of all kinds and con- servatories. Estimates and catalogues on re- quest. The Foley Mfg. Co., Western Ave. and 26th St., Chicago. Greenhouse construction, builders of every type of greenhouse, the most modern designs. Hitchings & Co., 1170 Broadway, New York. Greenhouse construction, cypresa root ma- terial and all greenhouse fittings. Plans and sketches submitted on request. John C. Mon- Inger Co., 902 Blackhawk St., Cblcago. Greenhouse construction, semi-iron greenhouses, new truss houses, iron frame bouses. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway, N. Y. Greenhouse construction and equipment. King Construction Co.. N. Tonawanda. N. Y. GUTTERS Gutters, Jennings' Improved iron gutters. Dlller, Caskey & Keen, 6th and Berk Sts,, Philadelphia. Gutters, cast-iron. Lord & Burnham Im- proved V-shaped gutter with drip gutter attach- ment. Lord & Burnham Co., 1133 Broadway. New York. Gutters, Garland's. A gutter with a reputa- tlon. Geo. M. Garland Co.. Pes Plaines, III. INSECTICIDES. The Fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder, $3 per bag 100 lbs. The H. A. Stoothofl Co.. Mount Vernon, N. Y. Fresh tobacco stems. In bales. 200 lbs., $1.50: 500 lbs., $3.50; 1,000 lbs., ?6.50; ton, $12. Sch artf Bros., Van Wert, Ohio. Insecticides. Carmen's Antipest Insecticide and fungicide, $1.50 per gal. Perfection Chem. Co., Flushing, N. Y. Alphine, $1 per qt. ; $2.50 per gal. Geo. B. Talmadge, Inc.. Madison. N. J. JUMPING BEANS. Mexican Jumping Beans. A great natural curiosity; placed in a warm place In show window win jump for weeks, and draw cus- tomers; $5 per 1,000; 60c per 100, mailed. J. A. McDoell. Mexico City, Mex. MISCELLANEOUS. Meyer green sUkaline, $1.25 per lb., S spools to lb. Meyer violet thread for violets, $1.25 per doz. spools of 500 yards each. John O. Meyer Co., 1449 Middlesex St., Lowell, Masa. Photographs of horticultural subjects. Nathan R. Graves, 413 Hayward Bldg., Rochester, N. Y. Gold fish. For prices see advertisement else- where in this issue. The Auburndale Goldfish Co.. 920 W. Randolph St., Chicago. New Imported Florists' Baskets. The Rade- leln Basket Co., 713 Milwaukee Ave. and Huron St., Chic ago. The Mastin Automatic Whitewash ajid Spray- ing Machine. J. G. Mastin & Co., 3124 W. Lake St., Chicago. Model extension carnation support; galvanized rose stakes. Igoe Bros., 266 N. 9th St., Brook- lyn. N. Y. Muller's double improved carnation support. O. A. Muller. Ambler. Pa. Plant bed cloth, waterproof sheeting, hay caps. etc. Henry Derby, 123 F. Chambers St.. New Y'ork. Cut flower and design boxes, all sizes. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. Wis. Florists' tags. Dennison Mfg. Co., Bastoa. New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, St. Louis. Richmond carnation supports. Eagle Machine Works, Richmond. Ind. Tile benches and tile bottoms. The C^mp Condu it Co., C l eveland, O. Pulverized Sheep Manure. Sheep's Head Brand. Natural Guano Co.. Aurora. lU. PUlsbury's Carnation Staples, 50c per 1,000, postpaid. I. L. Pillsbury. Galesburg. 111. POTS, PANS, ETC. *'NDF SED." Best red pots are made by Geo. E. Feustel. Fairport. Iowa. Pots, before buying write for prices. Geo. Keller & Sons, 2614-22 Herndon St.. Chicago. Pots. Florist red. Peters & Raed Pottery Co.. Zanesville. O. Pots. Syracuse red. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse. N. Y. Pots. Standard, all sizes. A. F. Kohr, 2934- 38 N. Leavitt St., Chicago. The Red Pot. C. C. Pollworth Co. All roads connect with Milwaukee. STAKES. Cane Stakes. Standard grade, 6 to 8 feet, per 100, 85c; 500 for $3; $5.50 for 1,000. Pipe stems, about 6 feet, per lOO. 60c: per 1.000, $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. If You Do Not Find What You Need in Our Ready Reference Deparfmeirt, Write Us Aliout it tgio. The America n Fl orist. 465 The L and B Glazing Nails They are zinc ''-^ of an inch Iodj:. and are the kind we have been using lor years in glazing our houses. Easy to drive, are stong and stay driven. Listed at .S3c per pound. Also have steel staples If you want thera, N0.2I/2 are listed at si.OOper l.OOO. Send for discounts. White Lead This is the real Greenhouse White Lead. By real, we mean that like the Burnham Boiler, it is made especially lor ereeohouse use. It foei farther than other leads, is freest from mildew and cracks. Costs lV%z a pound in small lots and is worth every cent it costs. stay Pat Putty Not just putty- any old putty — but a stay put green- house putty made bv greenhouse peo- ple for greenhouse work. Not an ounce of anything but white lead and pure linseed oil in it, and the proportions are right and its mixed right— and there is much T«ry much in the mixing. ICO lb tub like this cost8_^.35 F. O. B. Irvington. Money back if not "'up ^o specification.'' ^€^<^€ WROUGHT IRON GUSSET Plate GUARANTEED WROUGHT IRON POST —CLOSE WORKING VENT APPARATUS GRADE LINE-, ■ t.~J That Iron Frame Douse of Ours Thiiilhittration shows the way our wider houses are built, such as have recently been put up by Henry Hession, Flatbush. N. Y.. P. M. Picrson. Briarclitt. N. V., E. H. Kro- nineer, Allentown. Pa., and so on. When you get right dowD to the last analy- sis it is far and away ahead of any other house built any other way. It has strength, lightoesi and a proven durability all in its fayor. It is the surely safe construction for wide houses. Automatic Headers The kind that takes air vent worries ott yoer mind. It does the trick whether you are look- ing or not, and does it day after day and year after year. Construction is simple— nothing to get out of order or wear out quickly. Made for 2 inch wrought pipe or SH-inch cast iron. Look them up in the Handy Hand Book. Roller Bearers for Concrete Benches DoDt scratch your] iicad over how you are going to support the pipes on your concrete benches or l)eds. Send for our Supplement No. 1 to the 1910 Handy Hand Boek. and it will solve the worries in a jifty. No. I(rt2. Concrete Lord and Burnham Co., Irvington. «. Y. New York, St. James Bldg. ESoston Tremont BIdg. 466 The American Florist. Sept. 24, To Nurserymen and Seedsmen The Allied Trades Desonptlre partlcuUrs— with drawings or photographs, if possible — of any new appa- ratus or deTic« which may prove helpful to the trade are solicited for this department. Refrtg:erators Designed by Experts. The McCray Refrigerator Co., Ken- dallville, Ind., has just completed one of the largest and handsomest Florist's Refrigerators ever made, built for the West View Floral Co., of Atlanta, Ga. This refrigerator is of peculiar shape, owing to the limitations of the space which it will fill. There is not a square corner in it. The front is 24 feet wide and the rear 26 feet. The ends are three feet and 61/2 feet respectively and it is 10 feet high. The outside is white enamel, with drawers in front for mosses, ferns, etc. The floor is of tile; the back is mirrored and it is fitted with wire shelves. The cost was $1,800. It is not only a unique re- frigerator, but one that will make a bealtiful display. Semi-Annual Nitrate of Soda Review. The fertilizer trade, both in Europe and the United States, has continued to expand. Nitrate of soda has been specially favored, and has shown an increase in deliveries from the ports of importation, as compared with the first six months of 1909, of about 25 per cent, for the world, or 18 per cent, for Europe and Egypt, 62 per cent, for the United States, and 40 per cent, for other countries. The average value has ruled about 1 shilling per hundred-weight lower than last year. The production of atmospheric nitro- gen has made little progress as a com- petitor to nitrate of soda. The half year's deliveries from di- rect imports reach about 78,000 tons from United Kingdom ports, 1,183,000 tons from continental ports, 290,000 tons from United States ports, and 42.000 tons from direct imports into other consuming countries, or a total of about 1,593,000 tons. Stocks at date are estimated at about 18,000 tons in the United Kingdom, 121,000 tons in continental ports, and 15,000 tons in the United States and other King Greenhouses Stand the test of wind and storm as well as of time. They are designed to do it. Taking into account all the conditions. When a man knows his greenhouses will stand he is at liberty to put all his time and thought to growing things, and that is what he wants to do. Write for our Bulletins. King Construction Co., NORTH TON A WANDA, N. Y. Mention the American Florist when writing X'XIEl.FflC^'X' X>Xi.A.IVI' FOOZ3S. THOMSON'S nU'fa"br M4NLRE Unrivalled for vines tomatoes, cucumbers, all flowering foliage and fruit beanngr plants: vegetables, lawns, etc. Has stood the test of 30 years. The result of many years of practical experience. Sold by leading American Seedsmen. Also Thomson's Special Chrysanthemum and Topdressing Manure, An Excellent Stimulant. Freight paid on quantities: liberal terms to retailers Write for our special offer to the American trade. Agents' circu- lars, pamphlets etc. to sole makers. ixpoH'.?*.. Pure Scotch Soot pJ^^'/.S^c. Wm. Thomson & Sons, lw- J^fn^ JSa/nd. Mention the American Florist when writwia You get the best, at a reasonable price, when you order material of our Louisiana Red Cypress FLANS AMD ESTIMATES FREE. Galvanized Steel Gutters, Trusses, Purlins, Pipe, Fittings. Glass, Ventilating Machinery, Hotbed Sash, Pecky Cypress. The Foley Manufacturing fio.r'"'?ir6Tor''- Sheep's Head Brand Pnlverized Sheep Manure Tbe Ideal nut rood for riorltU. Writ* fc day for Prieei and Booklet. Aurora, I NATURAL GUAIO COMPANY, Mention the American Florist when writing Evergreen Brand Flower Fertilizer Best plant food and most readily available. 121b. cans $2.00 each. Other sizes pro rata. For further particulars address D. D. JOHNSON COm Man'frs., 64-66 Wabash Ave,, Chicago. Cattle Manure in Ba^s Shredded or Pulverized Pure — dry — uniform and reliable. The best of all manures for the greenhouse. Florists all over the country are using it instead of rough manure. Pulverized Sheep Manure Absolutely the best Sheep Manure on the market. Pure manure and noth- tig else. The best fertilizer for carnations and for liquid top-dressing. Unequalled for all field use^ Write for circulars and prices. The Pnlverized Manure Company 32 Union St«ck Tarda. Cklcago LVANS* mpM^ VFjrroAnMeX Appjumus S gifMcnarrmam imm igio. 1 HE American Florist. 467 -HIGH GRADE- STEAM! COAL THE BEST PRODUCTS OF West Virginia, Oiiio, Indiana, Illinois WRITE FOR PRICES. Covey-Durham Goal Co., 215 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. ports, and 208,000 tons afloat for Europe and 75,000 tons for the United .'States and other countries. The deliveries last year, July to De- cember, reached, in Europe and Egypt, 412,000 tons, and in the United States and other countries 256,000 tons, against 365,000 tons and 198,000 tons, respectively, for the six months end- ing December 31, 19t)S. The total production for the twelve months ending June 30, 1910, which is generally regarded as a fair gauge of the maximum that existing oflcinas can produce under free production at the present level of price, reached about 53,000,000 quintals, against 41,- 000,000 for the previous 12 months. Shipments during the same period reached about 50,500,000 quintals, against 40,250,000 quintals, and con- sumption, including losses and loss in weight. about .50,500,000 quintals, against 40,750,000 quintals for the year ending June 30, 1909. New oflcinas in course of construction or projected are few, and an important increase in production from this source during the next 12 months is not looked for. Private endeavors for the formation of a new combination have from time to time been started, but the general belief now is that no combination on anything approaching the lines of the last is at all probable, nor likely to prove beneficial to the interests of the majority of producers. In view, how- ever, of the big expansion in the con- sumption of nitrate during the last 12 months, and the hope that under favorable conditions a sufficient in- crease may take place during the next 12 months to dispose of nearly all that is produced, the feeling is gain- ing ground that if some scheme, by which 5 or 10 per cent, of each in- THE KROESCHELL BOILER is the only perl««t HOT WATER BOILER. W« manufacture tvery type of boiler in uM, b«t our crecDhoiHe boiler, becauie of ite ■veclsl eonetmotioa, pouesiee manr idTli- tKffee over any other type, Mc«8 and citalofuc on appUcattoa. KROESCHELL BROS. CO. 452 W. Erie St. CHICAGO T'1l^g> Oi'aLto I>oejsi It! Saves 10 to 257. of the coal your boiler is using. Positive guarantee given Send for circular "N" and our famous Lecture on Combustion. U. S. ROCKING GRATE BAR CO., 77 Jackson Boulevard, CHICAGO. IIARRISBURG=FRANKUN COAL CO. Fisher Building, CHICAGO. The Better Grades Only of INDIANA AND ILLINOIS COALS Preparation and Quality as They Should Be. dividual's production could be central- ized in one hand and held off the market for a minimum price of about 7s 6d per quintal, it would benefit producers by enabling them to get a more satisfactory price for their free production and at the same time pre- vent prices from being sufBciently in- flated as to damage consumption. The increased consumption in the United 4^8 The American Florist. Sept. 24, WILKS' Hot Water Boilers ARI THX MOST ECONOMICAL Boiler for Greenhouses No Nlgbt nreman Required with oar SELF-FEEDIN6 HOT WATER BOILERS. Send (or Catalog and Prices. S. WILKS MFG. CO., 3503 Shield! Ave. CHICAGO. THE STANDARD VENTILATING MACHINERY The orlElnal machine with sell-olllng cups. The most powerful, least complicated, very compact, with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gutter Over six miles in use and highly recommended by all. The only Drip Proof EUtter on the market. The Standard Return Steam Trap It has no equals for simplicity or its HorkinK. Catalogue free. E. HIPPARD. Youngstown. Ohio. states is understood to have been largely for fertilizing purposes, and the belief is held that the demand, now started from that source, is likely to continue increasing. It is there- fore probable that the increased ship- pents will be more marked during the late autumn and early spring months, to suit the early spring consuming period. Freights have fluctuated between 15s and 18s 6d per ton for sailing ves- sels, and 14s and 20s per ton for steam tonnage, closing at about 18s and 14s Od per ton, respectively. Kx- change was about llVsd at the begin- ning of tlie year, declined to 10 !)-lGd at end of January, rose to ll%d about middle of June, and closes at about ll'^d. The labor outlook continues satisfactory, although many oficinas complain of an insufficiency of work- men, which may become more accent- uated when the new Chilian railways projected are being built. The cost of production to some of the better- placed oficinas has been further re- duced, but in many of the smaller ofi- cinas costs are still unsatisfactorily high.— From Report of Thomas Aik- man, Jr., London. Davenport, la. BUSINESS VERY BRISK. The past two weeks found the busi- ness quite brisk, caused by an unus- ually large number of funerals. On ac- count of the hot weather and dry sea- Son stock has been very scarce and suf- fered badly. Out door asters were a failure with most of the growers and are about done. Some fine Dahlias are now coming in, as are Yellow Mums, but there is no call whatsoever for the Mums, and very few if any will be grown again. Cool weather the past weeks has greatly improved roses and carnations, and some real nice ones are now finding their way to market. NOTES. The Florist Club held their regular monthly meeting at tlie home of John Staack, of Moline, 111., and all mem- bers were present, with the exception of two, and a very interesting meeting The Superior Standard RETURN FLUE FIRE BOX BOILER centains more heating surface, and less water space ilian any other steel boiler. Vi of the heatine surface is in the tubes. Ask t ti e man that knows the one using different style boilers —names are yours for the asking. After using our boiler one season, you will say like all others: Nothing but "Superior" for me. This boiler has given better satisfaction than any other boiler on the market MADE IN NINI (9) SIZES FOR HOT WATER. Send for catalogue and list of grower* that are using this boiler THE SUPERIOR MACHINE fc BOILER WORKS, 840-850 Superior St., Chicago. The Gem City Return Tubular FireboxBoilers Are the most economical for Greenhouse heating. Send lor descriptive matter and prices. ^ THE GEM CITY BOILER GO. DAYTON, OHIO. BURNED CLAY Tile Benches and Tile Bottoms Gives results. Three styles olSienehes. including Iron Pipe Frame, with Tile Bottom and Sides. Write for descriptive circular and delivered prices. Any size benches. Tile Sides THE CAMP CONDUIT CO. Garfield Bide.. Cleveland, >. Id, O. was held. John Temple entertained the members with a talk on the "Doings at the S. A. F. Conventions," and of his trip through the east in general. A. Anderson entertained the members with a fine talk on his trip to Europe. He visited London, Hamburg, Paris, Stockholm, Copenhagen and other cities and his description of the scenes he visited was much enjoyed, and he also remembered the boys with a box of Swedish cigars. The Chib accepted Wm. Gogs' invitation to meet at his home in Bettendorf, la., on the evening of Oct. 14. Peonj' Culture was the topic for the evening's discussion, and a part was taken by every member, which brought out many valuable points as to the keeping of the blossoms, and so forth, after which a fine luncheon was served and a lively time took place. G. A. Heyne, superintendent of one of the parks at Dubuque, la., stopped in Davenport for a day on his way from the State Fair to Chicago. Mr. Heyne was well pleased with the showing the Florists made at the fair this year. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Hummel are tak- ing a well earned vacation, and are spending a week at Benton Harbor, Michigan, at the home of Mrs. Hum- mel's brother. Edna Forber, who has had charge of the store of Forber & Bird, on Brady Let us quote jon on newand second-hand BOILERS, PIPE, FITTINGS, GLASS, Greenhouse Lumber, Tools, Sash, Etc. METROPOLITAN MATERIAL CO., 1394-1412 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. Steel ReturnTubularBoilers The Most Economical Type of Boiler for Greenhouse Heating. Highly recommended by well-known florists. JOHNSTON HEATING CO.. "JJ^'V^fif ' Boilers For GREENHOUSES OF HIGH GRABS... See Our Catalogue. HofwatSri QiBi^i^ ^ CO., Utica, N. Y. street, for the past few years, was mar- ried recently and will make her home in St. Paul, Minn. Staacks, of Moline, have their new range nearly completed, and are busy benching carnations. Some 35,000 will be benched. John T. Temple attended the meet- ing of the Iowa Florists, held at Des Moines recently, and was one of the judges at the State Fair. T. E. Sioux City, Ia.— A new city green- house is to be built at the west side of the pumping plant. igjo. The American Florist. We are shipping orders for Ventilating Machinery and ritfings every day. but feel that we can talce care of your orders also. We assure you that your orders or inquiries will receive our prompt and careful atten- tion. Send us your orders or write for prices and we will be elad to have the opportunity of fiffuring for you. Circulars free. THE ADVANCE CO., RICHMOND. IND. IjiG REfaK OI^SES.ij SIEBERT'S ZINC Nevei Rast GLAZING POINTS Are positively the best. Last forever. Over 30.000 pounds now in use. A sure preventative of eUss slipping. Effective on large or small glass. Easy to drive. Easy to extract. Two sizes H and H. 40c per lb., by mail 16c extra; 7 lbs. for $2.50 15 lbs. for $5.00. by express. For sale by the trade. RANDOLPH a McCLEM£NTS, Successors to Cbas. T. Siebert. Banm a Beatty Sts.. Pittsburg. ; Holds Glass Firmly >e the Point 49* FEERifSS ■ Olazlu Potato uetht beat. N* rlghu or l«fu. Box of 1.000 pclBU T5 eu. pofftiMld. HENBT A. DREEK, f M ckoiast at., nil*., r^ Siebert's Zinc Glazing Points. Good for small or large glass, do not rust, easy to drive H and 1% inch Per lb 40c. 5-lbs. $1.85. 20-1 bs $7.00. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CticaAo or New York Worcester, Mass. The exhibition of the Horticultural Society held September 8 was very small, as was also the attendance, due probably to the New England fair be- ing bel« the same day, but every class in the schedule had at least one entry. At the fair held by the New England Society September 5-8, the exhibition of flowers was exceptionally fine, es- pecially the asters and dahlias. In the nurserymen's exhibit Charles R. Fish, A. L. Bemis, and W. D. Ross were tlie contestants, the prizes being won in the order named. In the cut flower classes A. W. Hixon was the leading prize winner. W. D. Hathaway of New Bedford won the prizes for dahlias. H. F, Midgley opened a store at 219 Main street September 1. M. W. R. Attentionll Glass BuyersII GREENHOUSE GLASS. Yon will save money \i you obtain otir prices before yon bny. Quality A. No. 1. Prompt shipments. Hooicer's Greenhouse Wiilte Paint The most durable white paint for thia ptirpose. Half barrels, (26 gallons) per gal., $1.70. 6 gml. pails, per gal., $1.76 H. M. HOOKER COMPANY, Long Distance Pbone Monroe 4994. WHOLESALE GLASS AHD PAINTS, 651-659 Washington Boulevard, CHICAGO. Mention the American Florist when writing CYPRESS Is a wood that has come into very general use in Greenhouse Construction, Benches, Frames, Interior or Exterior Use. Inquire of your local dealer, or write us. BAKER-WAKEFIELD CYPRESS CO., Ltd. Manufacturers, PLATTENVILLE, LOUISIANA Mention the American Florist when writing Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports ^ THE JENNINGS-"™ IRON GUTTER. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS PW Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for Circulars. DILLER, CASKEY & KEEN. S. W. Comer Sixth and Berk Streets. PHaADELPHIA. VENTILATING APPARATUS A STIC A USE IT now: F.O.PIERCECO. 12 W. BROADWAY NEW YORK MASnCA is elastic and tenacious, admits of •ipajtilon and coDtractlon. Putty becomes hard aod brittle. Brolcen glass more easily removed without breaking of other glass, as occurs with p«tty. Lasts loniter thanpatty. Easy to apply. Mention the American Florist when writing Lock the door before the horse is stolen, and insure lOur glass before it is broken. For particulars conce rning Hail Insurance, address JOHN G. ESLER, Secretary SADDLE RIVER. N. J. A (latter With a Reputation ArJ^ Ask the man who has tried them. For. furthe particulars, write to GEO. N. GARLAND CO., DES PLAINIS. ILL. 470 The American Florist. Sept. 24, The Richmond Carnation Sypport Boats sll others in sim plicitr ot construction, ease of adjustmeDt. quick assem bliQE. and is the only one that can be quickly and easily loosened whun stuck with acids. Write for prices; also on 'Mum and Rose Stakes. EAGLE MACHINE WORKS RICHMOND, IND. For Photograplis of Horticultural Subjects For illustrating Catalcyues. Pric« Lists. Circulars, etc.. write NATHAN R. GRAVES, ^t)^^!:. 413-414 Bayword Bldg., Rochester, N. T. We Issue to Members a CREDIT LIST Witb Qaarterly Supplements. The list now coo lains between 7.000 and 8.000 names. Membership fee, $1U. 00 including privilege of obtaining unlim- ited number of commercial ratings at cost. We also collect accounts at standard rates. National Florists' Board of Trade, gfvTioMi Indianapolis. THE TALK OF THE TOWN. John Bertermann and wife have re- turned from Wawasee Lake by way of automobile. His son, Walter, drove the family touring car to the sum- mer resort for the express purpose of bringing the old folks home. Wal- ter Bertermann was accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Herman Junge and daughter, Mrs. Paul Shidler. Bertermann's Bros. Co. are trying to adopt the idea of showing that tliey are florists by suffixing the word Flowers to their already popular name, and styhng their firm as Ber- termann's Flowers. The Wiegand boys have bought a new Overland car, for pleasure pur-- poses, trading their old one of the same make. Homer Wiegand expects to get a business automobile in the near future. A. W. Brandt, while mating a hurry- up call in his automobile to the green- house after more flowers, was arrested en route for speeding by a motorcycle officer. Keep your horses, florists, Billy Roepke has returned from a week's fishing on White river, and Chris Roepke. his father, followed the son's example by going to Manitou Lake for a fortnight. An advertising war among local florists is imminent. A. W. Brandt started running a display card a few weeks ago and others are following. The Reinken Floral Co. has ac- quired a new wagon, painted the .same shade as that of the Pahud Floral Co. Henry Rieman was also on a va- cation. He went to Yellowstone Park to forget the florist business for a while. "Benson, the Florist," has started a new stand in the Terminal Station so as to keep his horse and wagon busy. John Rieman has Just had his store- niom freshly papered. i« J Model Extension Carnation Support Made with two ot three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation Growers as the best support on market. Pat. July 27. '97. May 17.'98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt ihipmentguirantssd IGOE BROS., 266 North 9th St., BROOKLYN. N. T. Muller's Double Improved CARNATION SUPPORT Is the only Support on the market that does not have tc be tied ovtrbead. Lies flat when taken down. Can be raised and lowered to suit plant. o,.^ Maller*s Support Talks I — , For lUeU. i R Pat. Feb. 8, 1910. O. A. MULLER Ambler, Pa. Wired Toothpicks 10.000. $1.75; 50.000. $7.50. Mannfactured by W i. cowu. Sample free. BerUn, N. T. Per sale by dealers. Gorham & Chapline Printcry ^- ?^?c^S' HALFTONES, ENGRAVINGS and PRINTING FOR FLORISTS. 358 Dearborn Street. CHICAGO, The Regan Printing House LARGE RUNS OF CATALOGUES WRnS FOR nCURSS. 91 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO H.BAYERSDORFER&GO. ^ Florists* Supplies. 1 120 Arch Street, PHILADILrBIA. TK. Send (or our new catalotfue. John Heidenreich is cuttng some nice Easter lilies. Smith and Young's roses are again coming in crop, Roepke-Rleman Co. have a nice lot of cyclamen. A. W, B, Ndrdle&Cooney 507 Arch Stratt, PHILADELPHIA, PX. Wrought Pipe and Fittings. Heating Boilers, Valves. And all Appliances for GREENHOUSE HEATING. Catalogue on Application. ■■■ ■ ^M ^_ Silver, Cjreen ^V I n C Cotton, & Green ■■ """^ Lacquered Wire. Syringes, Wire-Shears, Pincers, etc. at VERY MODERATE PRICES. Carriage paid to Hamburg on all goods over $26,00, PRICE LIST FREE ON APPLICATION W. UNGEEHEUER SOHNE, Manntactnrers of Wire aad Wire Goods, HOCKST-ON.MAIN, OERMANT. REED & KELLER, 122 W. 2Stb St., NKW YORK. FLORIST'S SUPPLIES. We Manufacture all Our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work, and Novelties, and are dealers in Olasa- ware, Pottery, Decorative Oreeaa and all Florists' Requisites. A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Mettd Designs and all Florist Supplies. — Send For Prices — 404-412 Ea8t 34th St.. NEW YORK. Plant Bed Cloth For Floritta Osrdeners. Truclc Farmera. •Ic, Protects from frost. Best shade in aummar. Sold by leadioK seedsmeo. Waterproof Sheeting Hay Caps, Itc. HHIRT DERBT. 123 F. Ctiimbers St., Ww Toft. For Reliable Stock From Reliable Dealers Keep Tab on Advts. in THE FLORIST. z9ro. The American Florist. 471 NOW READY J The American Florist Company's- Trade Directory 4 Contains 570 Pages. Price $3.00 Postpaid. THE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S Trade Directory for J 9 JO, fully revised to date, with thousands of new names and changfes of address, is now ready for distribution. It contains 570 pages, including complete lists of the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States, Canada, Central and South America arranged both by states and towns and all names alphabetically. Also lists of Foreign Merchants, Firms Which Issue Catalogues, Horticultural Supply Concerns, Parks, Cemeteries, Landscape Architects, Experiment Station Horticulturists, Botanical Gardens, Seed Growers, and much other conveniently indexed and invaluable trade information. PUBLISHED BY THE American Florist Co. 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. 472 The American Florist. Sept. 24, Tobacco Paper IS THX STRONGIST BIST PACKED EASIEST APPLIED S4 sheets $ 0.76 144 sheets 3.50 288 sheets 6.50 1728 sheets 36.10 Furnishes the cheapest __ . _,. .. • J. «. . JUST NOTE PRICES Most Nicotine for the Money! pi„t $ 150 H Gaiion.............. 5! 60 Gallon 10.60 ManufaelMred by THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Louisvllla Ky. 6 Gallons 47.2« THE BEST Bug Killer and Bloom Saver For PROOF Write to P. R. PALETHORPE COMPANY, OwcBaboro, Kjr. ISention the American Florist when writing Carman's Antipest INSECTICIDE AND FUNGICIDE For the Garden, Orchard and Greenhouse NoD-poisoDous and harmless to vegetation. Kills Green Fly, Aphides. Bark Lice, Thrips, Mealy Bug. Red Spider, Scale, Wire Worms, Ants and Slugs. This is tile Grower's Friend. Handy to use. cheap and effective, mixes readily in water. Destroys all insect pests and keeps down filth. Circulars on appli- cation. $1.50 per gallon. .Also in quarts, half gallons and in bulk. PERFECTION CHEMICAL CO., FLUSHING. N. Y. Approv. d by the New Vorl^ State .Agiiciil tural Dept. Crrtificate No.223. July 8 1 iJ Syracuse, N. Y. At the state fair the florists of this vicinity were well represented and large exhibitors, P. R, Quinlan & Co. were tiie largest prize winners, closel> followed by C. Becksteadt of Oswego. In the cut flowers the former won seven firsts, and the latter two. Miss J. Whartenly of Waterloo was also a prize winner in one of these classes. In the pot plants P, R, Quinlan & Co, and Hugh Meneilly of Syracuse, C, Becksteadt of Oswego and James Me- neilly of Skaneateles were the success- ful exhibitors. Fred Vick of Rochester and William Hewson of Buffalo, offi- ciated as judges. A. V. B. Roslyn, N. Y. The regular meeting of the Nassau County Horticultural .'Society was held in Glen Cove, Sept. 14. Winners of the .society's prizes were as follows : Best three melons, T, J. Trepess; best six apples, G. Wilson: best six peaches. .1. Duthie. Cultural certificate was awarded to Johnston for onions, splen- did specimens of enormous size; hon- orable mention to G. Barton for pears and P. Petroccia for celery. Prizes for next meeting will be for twelve gardenias, twelve peony flowered dahlias and best head of cabbage. Pecky Cypress Pecjcy Cypress is the greatest money saver discovered in years. Will last at least three times as long as any other wood for bench material. We can make immediate shipments at all times from our large stock. Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, Flooring, Hhife Cedar Posts, Etc. WRITE FOR PRICES. ADAM SCHILLO LUMBER GO. Hawthorne and Weed Sts., CHICAGO. Telephones: Lincoln 410 and 411. The ''Meyer Green Silkaline'' II BEST IN THE WORLD iJOHNC.MEYER,&CO. 1 B0ST0N,MA55. is the only Green Thread that should be used by florists mnd growers. It is guaranteed full weight and full measure. Also Violet Thread for tying np Vio- lets. Price of both, $1.25 per lb. For sale by all first-class supply houses. If yonr dealer does not carry it in stock, write us direct, giving us his name. JOHN C. MEYER & CO., 1^9 Mimiiesei St., UweU, Mass. The Mastin Automatic Whitewash and Spraying Machine Is Reliable, Practical and Durable The tank is made of galvanized sheet steel, and in brass. The pump isof brass throughout, simple and powerful. The mixing device keeps the contents of the tank well stirred up from ilarl to finish. When the machine is filled to within six inches of the top, a few stroke, of (he pump will compress enough air in the tank to produce a coDtinuous mist-like spray for 15 minutes. All parts are made to gauge and may be had for repairs. Ask your dealer about our Extension Hose, Extension Rods, and the Mastin Whitewash Nozzle for Bordeaux mixture. Sold througfi Seedsmen, Dealers in Florists' and Poultry Supplies, J. G. MASTIN & CO., 3124 West Lake SI, CHICAGO, ILL. In the afternoon a l.-ctun- was given nn "Gardens of Italy," by J, K, M, L. Farquhar of Boston, to the members and friends of the society at the opera house. The views were exceptionally fine: it was just like walking across the finest gardens of Europe with a guide explaining the different places. The lecturer was so much at home with his subject, going into the most minute details of everything of interest to horticulture, and giving us a com- plete history of gardening from its earliest stages up to the present date, A most hearty vote of thanks was extended to Mr. Farquhar for giving us such a treat. O. E. A. are easy to kill with The fumigating Kind Tobacco Powder $3.00 per bag 100 lb«. SatlBfaction guaranteed or money back; why try cheap sQbBtttutes that luaiterB cTo not dare to guarantee ? IHS H. 1. &T00TBOFF CO., HOUNT TK&NOK, 1. 1 Mention the American Florist when writing Mmerica is "the Praw af the UesseI; tbere may be more comfort Rmidships, but we are the Srst to touch Unknown Seas.' Vol, XXXV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK. OCTOBER 1, 1910. No. 1165 The American Florist Twenty-sixth Year. Copyright, 1910, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Matter Nov. 11 1891, at the Post Office at Chicago, Illinois, under act of March 3, 1879. Published Etebt Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, Long Distance Phone : Harrison 7465. Registered Cable Address : Amello, Chicago. Subscription, United States and Mexico, $1.00 a year; Canada, $2.00; Europe and Countries in Postal Union, $2.50. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Vol- umes half yearly from August, 1901. Address all correspondence, subscriptions, etc., American Florist Co., 321 Dearborn St., Chicago. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers — F. R, Pierson. Tarrytown. N. Y.. Pres.; Fred W. Vick. Rochester. N. V.. Vice- Pres.; H. B. Dorner.. Urbana. 111.. Sec'y; Wm. F. Kasting. Buffalo. N. Y.. Treas. :; Officers-Elect— Geo. .'\smus. Chicago. Pres.; Richard Vincent. Jr.. Baltimore. Md.. Vice- Pres.: H. B. Dorner. Urbana. III.. Sec'y: Wm. F. Kasting Butfalo. N. V.. Treas. Next DieetiDg at Baltimore. Md.. August. 1911. Second National Flower Show. Boston. Mass.. March 27-Aprill. 1911. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual convention and exhibition, in conjunc- tion with the Morris County Gardeners' and Florists* Society, Morristown. N. J.. November 2. 3 and 4. 1910. Elmer D. Smith. Adrian. Mich., President; C. W. Johnson. Morgan Park. III.. Secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Next annual convention and exhibition at Boston. Mass.. March. 1911 Fred. Burki, Pittsburg. Pa.. President: A. F. J. Baur. Thirty eighth St. and Senate Ave.. Indianapolis. Ind., Secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Next annual meeting and exhibition at Bos- ton, March 1911. Wm. H. Elliott, Brishtcn. Mass.. President; A. Farenwald, Roslyn. Pa. Vice President, Benjamin Hammond,- Fishiill, OD-HudsoQ, N. Y.. Secretary. Turn Your Surplus Stocks Into Cash By Advertising in the Ready Reference Department. HALF HOUR CHAPTERS FOR FLOWER GROWERS LUlum Longlflorum. So much has been written about forc- ing lilies, both for Easter and during the earlier holidays and winter, that it seems almost unnecessary to write again, but freciuent enquiries upon the culture of this plant indicate that many readers have overlooked these articles. The bulbs for Easter bloom- ing will soon be received and should be handled as soon as possible. While the growers that handle these in large quantities pot them at once into their blooming pots, we certainly advise the smaller grower to adhere to the old time custom of first placing thein in four-inch pots and then setting them in a frame or other suitable place for two or three different reasons. Econo- my of space and time are both large factors to be taken into consideration by the enterprising grower and the difference of space occupied by a num- ber of 4-in. and 6-in. pots and the number of trips required in moving them from one location to another, is' very great and should be considered before the bulbs are potted; of course, if they are first placed into 4-in. pots they will again have to be repotted into larger sizes but this can be done after the holiday season when the rush is over, and our experience has been that a better plant is secured by this