UMASS/AMHERST r ■i^'.'^r I 312066 0333 3157 3 &^-.. ^jAcA-^^ ^ '^f mi-^- j^^^ '. > i 1 §ii f .... "t^ > ^C?^■ s--^ ■ >\ ^^- p ^^" «^>^.*'^ <^ J-^ ^ V X -•■^c'%v^'^^---^ ^ JP— W \ . ' ^l/^f *''f^" ' %,-J' .C"^ ;4.^ "^ -JSV .■..*». ,Wb ^ .v^^^ ^. - 4 .^ . ...4' '.»'.~^ i. ^^S' > ■ ' >«i. s >r>»< v^ ■'^.-->£-'%:>^^"- m^ it? '» fc-' --^ LIBRARY OF THE MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE No.,2_4i 4_S:(i__ DATE^.S'.-ilioS'. sou nr.F Co l ^^^.j^g-nqs . !-h / The m AM BR I CAN m FLORIST. A WEEKLY JOURNAL FOR THE TRADE. VOLUME XXI. CHICAGO: AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. 190-4. V. -2- The American Florist »- "vor^uivi:© :x2Ci. -* August 1, 1903, to January 23, 190-4. Illustrations are indicated by an * Abilene, Kas 39 Abutilon Pink Beauty 640 •Adiantum Crawe.inum 18b •Adiautuiu Hybridum. Jobn A. Ley's New 186, 2(>l> Adjustment, A Prompt 260 Alameda, Cal • ■ • •_ „• 899 Albany. N. Y...325. 452. 4ii, 676: 713, 800, S42, 929, 966 •Albany, N. Y., Washington l>5,,.ir 495 Alexandria, va om Allied Trades. The— — Notes : • • °'^° —•Lord's frost proof shipping \^QX 8 Jo — •Kerr's asparagus stringer. 828 Allium Albopilosum 5(4 Alma. Ill ,• fO.S Amateur. Encourage the 40o American Carnation Societ.v — -Department rf registm.on^^^ —Meetings at Milwaukee .79. 14S — Premiums offered obz American I'omologioal Society. o24 Ames estate. North Easton, Mass Tlo Andover. Mass ''« J Ants, white .■ ' ' '^A ' ' "q-r Aralia Chinensis variegata. . .3..S Arctic flowers '^'^ Asphaltum paint J^;] Atlanta. Ga — Baltimore.. 22. SI. :!46. 372. 478 513. 713. 840 854. •Bananas, greenhouse S^* Bay City. Mich 8 id Beans, peas and corn . . ■■ • • ■ «» Bedding plant ot merit, a. 357, 4^3 Beginners, for 'X ■,'•; ',' •Begonia luberosa. a talitoi- nia house of . i°]> Begonia, diseased ,••■■;' 299 •Begonias, new fancy leaved. 422 •Bench, the movable green- house °°i Bermuda ,-. ■ • j ■ \:',:-' ' -ia Biltmore estate. \ anderbilt s . o38 Black spot remedy 3^^ Blc'iiiniugton. 111. •'e' Boise. Idaho .• •.^.C.; ' ^.'-b" "osf Boston.. 0. 39. SO, 223. 2o8, 291 324, 361. 407, 42S. 464, 53- 641 673, 711, 7,.4. i98, 873 ilOS' 944. 980. Boston Park notes ..... ■■■/^^ •Boston. Mass.— \\ elch Bros. flower market • ■ • --oi-i Breitmeyer's greeting. Presl- ^gj^^ Oil Bridal bouquets, etiuuette ot..li3 British trade topics. ^.. . . •■ • -o^T Buffalo.. 81, 190, 272, 293, 374 484, 527, 618, 712, 7o,.. |99 921, 981. Bulbous plants, hardy, papei'... by W. N. Craig 669 Burt, will of Henry - Cabbage. Longfoot -00 Callas. fertilizers tor Si4 Campanulas, basket 7JS Canadian conrention notes. . . .^oo •Canadian Horticultural Asso- ciation's exhibit at Toro_nto.219 •Canadians are coming. U. S. Cut Flower Co.. Elmiia. N Y 31 1 •Canadiaus. some prominent. .219 Cannas, French, for early spring '■.■•• .ni •Cannas. new, at Vaughan s. .497 Cannas-to-date ;5g Canton. Ohio ^° Carnation : — —Adonis 2?n — •Albatros , ^49 — Amaze, a coming scarlet .. .i4H — As national flower 224 —•At M. A. Patten's Tewkes- Imrv. Mass "O" ). 150, 192, 361, 395. 079, 639, 839, S72, ^22 428 672 907 Club's exhi ..499 635, 791 Club's pro - 533 •At Peter Fisher's 904 —Bacterial spot — new disease. 460 — Behavior of varieties 70S Benches, worms in 189 •liountiful. Lady 751 •liride. The, John N. May's new variety ■. . .792 Bursting calyxes 187 Cultural reminders. .2. 234, 286 530. 707. 835. -Stem rot, culture to avoid. 407 — Cutting back Crane 638 — Disbudding •Dorner's novelties. . . F-air price for 292. _^ — Flamingo 70 Gas injures blooms — Lawson. Mrs. Tbos. \V. Lessons learned this year Notes on varieties. .. .702. 905 Propagating 749 — •liichmoud Gem. a new scar- let 938 — Special treatment of varie- ties 393-. 334. 638 — Stem rot. culture to cure.-. .572 — Suppnrts 77 — Veutilatiou 792 — Watering 35 Carnation night at New York. 982 Carthage. Mo 726 •Cattleya Labiata 709 — •Dowiana 83S Catalogues receired 270, 441 478. 874. 994. •Century plant in bloom 256 Check valves on return pipes. 466 Chelsea and its nurseries. .. .202 Chicago. .6. 38, 7 258, 291, 325, 463, 500, 536, 710, 753, 796, 944, 977. Cliicago Florists' bition Chicago Florists' gramme ♦Chicago retailers. Christmas stories of 836 Chicago througli Eastern (^ycs 253, 288 — Bassett & Washburn's 288 — Peter Reinberg's 253 — Retail trade 355 — 'S'aughan's greenhouses ....288 — Wholesale trade 355 •Chicago trade. prominent men in 72. 73 Chimney. Portland cement. ... 292 •Cliristmas blotter the Bat- tles 978 Christmas trade the 86o Chi-ysanthemum : — — •Appleton. Col 568 — At Hartford, Conn 502 — Buckbee. Mrs. II. W.. Rock- ford 7.t7 — •Burton. .John. Nathan Smith & Co.'s new light pink 791 — •Cheltonl 4'.t4 —Comments 493. 940 — 'Dean, Maud, at A. N. Her- son's. fall of 1903 795 — Diseased 292 -Diseases of, paper by Prof. (Jeo. E. Stone 583 — •Duckham. W 494 — •Eaton. 'I'lmolhy 568, 57o — •Faust. Dorothy 940 — Grande 566 — In decorative work 421 — Marv Hill 982 —•Mayflower 566 — New successes 706 — •New varieties at New York Show 634 — •New early varieties 461 — Notes on autumn treatment. 75 — 'Weeks. Mrs. H 566 Chrysanthemum Society of .\merica : — — 'Annual convention at New York 365 — 'Annual exhibition at New York 565 — .Indging committees appoint- ed : 362. 461 — I'rcmiums for New York ex- hibition 430. 532 — Review of work for 1903. . .922 — Valuable records 748 — Work of committees. .494. 332 366. 636. 706. 749. 791. 910. Cincinnati— 7. 30, 220, 294, 328 376, 417, 431, 465. 520. 559 600 642. 755. 799, 909, 946. Cleveland. Ohio.. 7, SI. 160. 232 238 302 372. 429. 431. 478 522. 600. 642, 896, 981. Clintou. Mass. 350 •Cloth propagating houss . . . . .S66 Cold storage systems 218 •Coliseum. Chicago 78 Colorado Springs. Colo... 94. 302 41S. 480, 614, 679. 841. Colors in foliage and flowers. 494 Columbus. Ohio 48. 160. 214 308. 384, 449. 474. 516, 629 694.. 713, S44. 883, 963. Convention pointers 65 •Committeemen at Milwaukee. 70 Corning. N. Y 713 Correi-tbui a 82. 260, 462. 716 Council llliifls. la 802 Cucumber blight 300 •Cycliimens. bouse of. grown by E, Ilaasch. Milwaukee, Wis 750 Dahlia, return of the 354 Dahlias at Philadelphia ex- hibit 288 — •Cactus, exhibited by Pea- cock at Philadelphia 353 — •Century, photographed in August and October. . .354. 355 Dahlias shown at New Bed- ford, Mass 353 Dallas, Te.x 160, 411, 467, 896 964. Dark house, crops for 292 Dcioratinn. a California 359 •Iicruration of home grounds. 220 :!21. 322. 358. 478. 531. Denmark, passing events in.. 396 Denton. Tex 726 Denver 7, 342, 419, 445, 482 517, 621. Des Moines, la 239. 918 Detroit— 80, 238, •259. 314. 404 474. 553. 676, 713, 910, 980. •Detroit Florists' Club's Out- ing 334 •Dicentra formosa 459 Dobb's Ferry. N. Y 843 •Downing. A. J., New England I'ai-k Superintendents at grave of 424 Drugs, crude from new source. 75 Dutch hyacinths for Easter.. S74 •Egerton, W. S 49: Elkhart, Ind 60: •Eliot. Charles, memorial.... 7' Elmira. N. Y 482, 713 Employer, a model 800 English lavender 376 English market plants 906 — Zonal pelargoniums 906 Erie. Pa 843 European tour, notes of an.. 442 •Evodia. the 318 Exhibitions 318. 354 Exhibitions : — American York. .321 — Baltimore — •Boston — •Lille, France, Chrysanthe- mum Show 74S London Chrysanthemum Show 747 •London. England 569 Macon. Ga 664 — Monmouth County. N. J... 620 — Jlontreal 728 — New Haven. Conn 717 — New Jersey Floricultural Society 62.S — •Paris Chrysanthemum. . . .74 i — IVmbroke. Ky 65(v — •Philadelphia. .367. •634. ^672 •673. •675. — Piedmont. Ital.v. coming. . . .74S — Providence, R." I 694 — St. Paul <'676. 603. •71l> — Tarrytown. N. Y 5S,'>. ^Tuxedo, N. Y 62*v — Tyler, Tex 650 — Waco, Tex 63(; —Wells Point, Tex 717 Exhibitions, coming. ... 444. 49i> 526, 562. Express rates, special 842 Fair, Joyville's county 3u(> Fall work, lawn, shrubs and trees 322 Fern, the Boston •. . .396 Findlay, Ohio '. . .875 •Floral decorations, modern methods in 143 Floral decorations of royalcy.262 •Floriculture at St. Louis World's Fair 230 •Florists' Association. Ir.d ana State, outing of 20 Florists' clubs, meetinas of. .440 490. 526, 562. Flower carrying by wagon . . . 976. Flushing. N. Y 695 Foliage, injured 690 Foster fern, the , 706 •Fruit column at St. Louis... 290 •Funeral bowler, a Chicago design for a 36 •Funeral designs, li.v Nunnally Company. Atlanta. Ga 187 Funerals, flowers at 146 Institute. "New 396. .565. •634. 670 630 568 —Buffalo 654 — Canandalgua. N Y 585 — Chestnut Hill. Pa 699 — Chrysanthemum Society of America. New \'ork..565, ^634 •070. — •Denver, at Daniels & Fish- er's 636 —Dutchess County, N. Y 662 — Fort Smith, Ark 664. 756 — Indiananolis 584. ^637 — .Toliet, III 585 — Lenox, Mass 626 •Gaillardias Gainesville, (Ja Galveston. Tex Gardens. Lake Geneva : — — Estate of J. C. Fleming. . . . — Trees in — Summer home of H. 11. Por- ter Geneva. N. Y •Georgian Court. Lakewood, N. ,T German florists, a look at. . . . German gardener, apprentice- ship of a German growers Germany, horticulture in. 373. •(Jbent, Floral Water Festi- val at Ginger jar opened in Chicago, paper by Geo. C. Watson. . . Ginseng information needed.. Glass importations stopped, want Glass market, the Glass, price of Glass situation. .. .586. SilO, Grand Island. Neb Grand Rapids. Mi 884 616 302 — 'Chicago, reter Reinbeig. .o7o — •Coloiado Springs. Colo., Wiliiam Claik "1-1 _»Ciomweli. Conn.. A. ■^•_ I'ierson * ■^"* 'Denvei-. Coio.. Oislab'.isli- ment of Mis. H. .Mauff 32U — •Detroit. Mii-ii.. Ui-eitmey- ei""s Sous 30t) — •Detroit. .Mi. 400 438 70 900 McKinley day Meehan, Thomas al Society . . . .Melon growing . .Memphis. Tenn. . ♦Mendota. 111., wrecked plant of Henry Schweitzer ^ Mexico, travelers in 390 •Mignonette. White Tearl . . . .571 •Miitonia V'exiliaria 234 Milwaukee 39, 232, 262. 378 486. 323. 558. 703, 724. 75& 841. 899, 918. .Milwaukee : — — Chicago to ... . — Kstablishments of — •Florists of . — •Greenhouse and store c. c. I'oiiworth Co 71 •Group, a 81 — Hotels of •'* —New York to 40 — •Palm houses and store of I-Iolton & Hunkel 60 —•Retail stores of 24 Minneapolis 8. 39, 81, 208 238, 278. 288. 348. 414. 484 316. 676, 808. 842. 002. •Missourians. progressive. The ■ Wm. L. Rock Flower Co.. Kansas City 860 .Missouri Botanic Garden 255 Montreal. . .42. 242. 448. 303, 804 Mosquito plant, the 300 N Nashville. Tenn... 282, 448, 618 800. Nature's garden 268 .Nebraska seed crop 48 Newark. N. .1 513 New Bedford. Mass 126. 454 317. 643, 713. 843, 954. New England notes. .. .238, 322 379. 381. 467. 943. New Haven. Conn 801 .\ew Haven horticulturists' outing 272 •New .lersev florist, a success- iPbituary : — —Arnold. J. W — •Asmus. Ernst G..790. 801 —Cook. David t . . — *Crozv. Autoine — Dillemuth. Frederick .... — *Emerson. Thomas W —Harding, William T —Herbert, Charles —•Hews, A. H — Iloopes, Josiah — Kruse. George A — -Mann. Mrs. Mary L — Mclntvre. Daniel — McMichael. Hugh — •Olmsted, Frederick Law. — Posth. Jules — Kae. George — Ueddy. Wm. J — Richicr. Theodore — Schiuraff. Mrs. G. R — Sibley, Mis. Luthera.... — Swan. E. II — Tayior. David L 75 T — 'Wfathered. Thos. W. .746. 73'^ — Wilhelmv. M. A 587 — Woodruff. Charles A SOi Oceanic. N. J 766, 964 Ogden. Utah 6 Omaha 20. 677, 718, 842, 873 tmion sets at Chicago 16 Opinion, old subscriber's 3 Orange. N. J..37S. 407, 756. 990 Orchids at St. Paul. Dr. Schiff- man's 27ii. •287. •703 397 640 873 .427 . 82 .454 104. 306 642. 67i. Orchid, the. a play. iin on the. 200 .330 .300 .23(; .458 Pieonia. C. S. llarri I'alms and Ferns ; — — About seeds — Boston fern — (.'ullure and diseases.. — Dining car decorations — Ferns for various purposes. 18,-i — Fern notes 391 — Hardiness comparative, of some palms 038 — Insect pests — In the fern house 570 — N'ephrolepis Scotti 042 — Packing 338 — Palm dishes 350 — Palm novelties 30i —Phoenix 350 — I'hoenix. a disease of 507 — Plants for the holiday trade.903 — Shading 68 — Suggestions tor early ati- turau 290 — Suggestions for early No- vember 573 — Sundry notes 406 — Temperature for palms. . . .833 — *raims at the George Witt- bold Company's. Chicago.. 730 — •Pandanuses at Vauglian's greenhouses. Western 713 Perfume making. German. ., ,478 I'erfumes, flower culture for. .503 ''l•uala^nopsis Amabilis Rimes-_ tadiana 319, 79S •phalajnopsis iiouse. view of Dr. Schiffmau's, St. Paul... 287 Philadelphia, Pa.. 7. 3S, 79, 19» 2:^3. 250, 293. 324, 361. 429, 404, 500, 537, 3-81 Olil. 711. 754, 797, S41 90S. 945. 070. Ph.ladelpii.u. a Held day at.. 868 981 : Philadelphia County Institute. 978 7iO I'hiladeipliia. espied in 498 Phloxes, some good. . . . .icrsoni. Nephrolepsis . r.ping for frames i-iLtsburg. .10, 80, 174 :i!.j. 460. 527, 002, 712, 828, 841, 885, 900, 082. 1 laots. high priced 533 Plant N'o.es. Florists' : — — .ilternantheras 35 — .\utirrhinum 188 — Asters 01)6 — Astilbes L--^o — .^zauas. . . .188, 422. i_31. 868 — Legouias 450. 731, 938 — Bougainvillea 253 — Bougainvillaea Sanderiaua. .906 — Uulbs 322. 450. 790, 834 — Callas •.■•.®* — (_'inei arias 33. 79U — t'rimsou Ramblers. .. .332. 808 — Cyclamens 188. 46>i. 751 —Dahlias 322 — Deutzias . . : 423 — Fuchsias 423. 038 — Geraniums. .. .3, 188. 532. OOS — Hardy perennials 303 — Heliotrope 188 — Herbaceous plant notes.,.. 287 •323, 571. — Hydrangeas 287. .532, 834 — Liiacs 423 Liiv of the valley ... .071, 834 —Lilies 303, 532, 790 Making room 287 JletrosHlen s 423 Mignonette 3, 634 .580 Joliet. 111. -Jciliet. 111. .96, 553 Chicago Carnation Company's new store.. .570 Kansas City. 790, 928. .170, 481. 041 •Lambert. Peter -716 •Lancaster. I'a.. pansy field of ..532 007 598 45-1 258 301' 4 780 .942 .058 . ,337 .701 .459 Peter Brown at Landrefh. D. & Sons, of creditors of . . . Lenox, Mass Lettuce, growing — Diseased Lexington. Ky Lignite coal ashes •Lilac in France, forcing. Lilies, growing Easter. . . •Lilium Doeii •Lilium elegans. Peter Barr. ..)ii •Lilium Harrisii 268 Lilium Longiflorum, forcing.. 180 Liiv of the valley, outdoor, retarded ,' ■,■,•.',' ' l"o •Liiv new Stephens hybrid.. 2bS Little Neck. X. Y 96b Little Rock, Ark. . I.ivonia. N. Y. . . . Looking Ijackward oo meeting 16 . . . 828, 935 122 .842 899 400 .05. 251 752 268 384 162 580 ful News notes New Orleans 20ti. 410 Newport 84. 306, New York 0. 38. 70. 223. : 2itl. 325. 300. :',03. 428. 3:!0. 38M. 041. 072. 711. 7!I7. 840. 872 907. 044. 980, New i'ork. a day in New Y'ork Florists' Club. . Niies Ohio Nitrate. Chilean .Nitrate, deposits of Sahara •Novelties, two meritorious Nursery Trade : — — Atlanta. Ga.. notes 920 — Best spray for trees 632 — Canadian imports of nursery stiK-k 512 — •Carpenter. Charles G.. Mil- waukee's new park superin- tendent '720 — Catalogues received 688 — Cuml>eriand. Md.. notes. .. .050 — Cutting trees l)y electricity., 590 — Huntsville. .\la '"" — Manviile, Fla.. notes —Notes 18. .50, 94. 158. 234 270 802. 338. 374. 44o: 476; 512. 348. .396. 688. 726. 708, 810, 832. 020. 050. 002. — Seizes nursery shipment. . — Trade mark ca.se dismissed. 701' — Western wholesale nursery- men meet 832 Nut Growers' Association. Na _ tional 548 •Nvssa Villo.sa on grounds of il. II. Rogers. Fairhaven, Mass 337 , , 323 , . 386 . .340 . . 34 ; . 830 ..338 ..244 66 884 2112 401! 632 884 .OSS Springs, 111 •Pansy bed. a good Pansies Pa paver. Lady Roscoe. . . . Paris .\cademy of Flowers Paris letter Paris, Tex Park managemeri t Parkersburg W, Va Pasadena. Cai 68'o I'as lines. Our: — —At Chicago... 20 32. 00. lOii 47S. *314. 350, 308 034, 0011 72.S. 770. 814. 922. 038. 094. — At Colorado Springs. .470. 514 508. 000. 958. — .\t Denver — .\t Fiatbush, N. — At Joliet .\t Madbury. N". .\t Milwaukee. . . — At Xatick. Mass — .^t New York . . . — At rhiladelphia. 272 304. 408. 72S; 814. 880. —At St. Louis .5.30. 598, 690 72S 854. 886. 922 994. —Chicago Howling League... 598 — ('(mvcntioii rnntests 146 — Pliiladelpiiia l!..wling League ,39S. 770 814. 922, Pea Society of England. Sweet 07 Peas tor exhibition, sweet... 74 Peculations of employes, a dangerous practice 396 •Pekin. III.. Geo. .\. Kuhl's_ new establishment 712 Pentas albas 412 Pentas 'carnea 3oo Pennsylvania Horticultural So- ciety's exhibit 288 Peony' enthusiasts, the work of' 837 Peonv exhibition, the 868 "oorv show, propised il6 •Peimy. the. rival of the rose.2S.> Peonies registration of 710 l-eoria. Ill 20, 39 Oxalis ■ • 3 — Pansies 08. 868 — I'erenniais 68 — Poinsettias. . .35. 40ii. 731. 906 — I*rimuias 233. 40ii. 75'J — Propagating 235. 671 — Rhododendrons 42,3; — Roman livacinths 18S —Shrubs 938 — Solanums 53i — Spirieas 70ii — Stevias 255. 700 — Sock plants 393 — Sweet alyssum 2.35 — Sweet peas 322. 038 — Vincas 287 •Plant notes at J. M. Keller' s.752 Planting trees and shruijs. . .440 Poinsettia I'ulcherrinia prop- agating 355 I'oinsettias 3ii2. 332 Pollination of sweet peas 474 I'orto Rico fruits, to save... 440 I-otfs. Ihe missing „....520 •Pot hanger. Chessman s ad- justable 274 •I'r.nuose. a new. Buttercui).041 Providence. It. 1 440. 482. 519 078. 713. 911. moo. Pueblo. Colo .351 ,442 Y.. .958 .508 II.. .272 . •32. 96. •204 .814. 0.38 0. 96 230 350. 654, 000 .4.3i< .677 .184 .974 liaflia 94 Reeds views of the West. Ed- ward Redondo. Cai •Reinberg. Chicago. New Range of Peter Retrospective, mainly.. Retail Trade. The : — — •A model village establish- _ ment 323 — •.\n imperial wreath 499 — •Anchor on base 289 — .-Vrt of decorating, the.... 323 360. 423. 377. — .\utumn foliage and flowers. 463 — Christmas plants in New York 871 — Conifers for window boxes. 499 — Decorations at Newport ... .237 — I>ecorative work of the day. 796 — Fireplace decorations 639 — •Flat houiiuet of s'.mple de- sign 753 — •Floral horseshoe 289 — •Florists' window screen.. 796 — •Funeral bunch, a 577 — •Funeral group, a 943 ^•Grave decorations 53.3 — Ilardv evergreef ( vases. 709 — Ilint.s on house deciation. .943 — •Maltese cross 979 —Notes.. 257. 289. 322. 360. 425 403. 409. 535. 871. — ♦Orchids, the use ' 839 — ^Physalis Franch" li 535 — Practice, a mischievous. .. .979 — Rice and roses 335 Wf^^ — Uuxluii-i;-<;ii('lt.'i wedding ,.577 •e.!'.i. ■ — *Slnndins heart 071) — The artisi 039. 709. 753 — Velvet ribbou fur violet cor- sages 709 — Wedding decoration, a house.043 — •Wedding decoration. a Cleveland 871 — 'Wliitnali's floral designs.. 425 "Rhinebeeli and its violet grow- ers aoii. 424, 576, 973 .Tlllchniond. Ind.446, 715. 755. 994 "•Rogers estate at Fairhaven. 356 .746, 870 .705 .426 .391 .426 .255 ,756 Mass.. H. n iliose : — — -American Beanly — At Natlclv. .Mass — 'At World's Fair — •Breitme.ver's Sons' new. — Care needed in shipping. — Care of .voung stock — Crimson Ramblers, forciu 975. — Cuitnral reminders. 496 — Feeding with li^inid nmiuire.531 — Golden Gate 370 — Growers, some Madison, X. J 370 — Grub worms in bench 426 — Houses, piping fur 586 — 'La Detroit. Hreitme.ver's christening ceremony 745 — Liberty .~ 255 — Manetti tor grafting 389 — Meteor 705 — Meteor buds undeveloped ... 746 — *New Ladv Gray 257 —Pests 292 — I'ropagating fnun outdoor wood 202 —Pruning 389 — Seabrighf and Little Silver. 570 — ^Seasonable notes 389 —Small blooms 690 — Thrips 496 - -'Urania 67 Kose Growers, a warning to, 982 iJJoyalty, Floral Decorations of 2G2 '•Rudd W. .N,. Pres. Chicago Florists' Club 464 I Rutherford. X. .T 552 -■Saccharine plant, a new 578 iouis. JIo .s 39. 158, 190 236. 259 3114. 325. 395. 438 465, 524, 552. 581. 641, 674 711. 755. 798. S73. 945. 981. •--It. Paul. .Minn. .,-,4. 158, 2.32, 480 517. 555, 712. 799. 909, 962 981 'Salt Lake City 444 "-■ian Francisco. Cal....ll2, 410 430. 465. 554. .Srii). Santa Parbara. Cnl 563 rSanta Clans, a snub to 874 Saratoga Springs. N. Y Ii2 •Sceery, ICdward. Patersou. .\. J 5.'!2 •Schizanthus. the 76 Seattle. Wash 20 Seed Trade : — ■ — Annual free seed Imnibiig. . tiSO 850. — Appeal from customs valua- tions 330 — Bouquet green ... 680. 724, 85U — P.ritish and Dutch bulb grtiwers '. 650 — Catalogue order blanks. ... 651* — Catalogues in foreign lan- guages 20(1 — I leveiand Ohio 764 — Crop conditions in Holland. 10 —Nebraska 48, 150. 20o. 232 — Crop report, German 26S — Crops, Massachusetts 150 — Kont want beans 200 — Dummy price lists 724 — Dutch' competition 882 — European report 404, 546 — Exporters to Philippines. advice to 65fi — Free advertising 200 — Free seeds. Secretary Wil- son on 724 — Foreign seeds have no whole- sale price 510 — French bulb growers 438 — Holland, flnancial troubles in 764 — Insured value of seeds 336 — *Manitowoc. Wis.. Seed Company's new building. , ,918 — Methods of some contract growers 808, 850 — Minneapolis notes 808 —Notes 16. 48, 92, 156, 200 •232. 208, 300, 336, 372, 404 438, 474, 510, 546, 594, 050 6S(i, 724, 704, 808. 850, S.S2 91 S, !I54. 990. — Xo warranty case 990 — Old seeds vs. fresh seeds. . .918 — Phil:pps Seed Co.. change in 990 — Pollination of sweet peas.. 474 — Receiver appointed for D. Landreth & Sons ,...594,850 — San ['"rancisco 594 — Setters, underpaid 990 — Situation of the seed grow- ers 764 — South Dakota corn palace.. 724 — Store, a model seed 200 Sweet peas, best exhibition. 850 -Swfet peas, properties of the 882 Trade. French 156 — Uncle Sam versus the seed trade 594 — 'Waterloo, Neb., notes, ,..', ,438 — Wise men of Washington, the 764 Shrubs, new trees and 3 Shippers' responsibility 320 Sinila.\ and asparagus gruw- 1"K 750 Smllax. training 292 Smilli. Wm. R., of Washing- ton, a tribute to 746 •Snowball In bloom iu forc- ing house CVitry) 68 Scci.ly for horticultural scic.ce ,S3C. 976 SiM.ely (.f .\merican florists — — ••Ah ck II. .M., new S. A. F. director 974 — .\inen(a.i bu.bs at .Miiwaii ki e .s — •Convenliun. the .Milwau- kee , 133 —President Burton's address 144 — •Sergeant-at-arms Itob.'rt Kift 134 — ♦\'ice-President .7. .1. Be,:eke,134 —•Frank P. Dilger 134 — 'President-Elect Philip Breiimeyer 135 — •Exhibition liall at .Milwau- kee 1,'Jii, 137 — New plants. descriptions wanted 982 — Report of the secretary ,. ,130 — Report of peony committee, 138 — President's reception 138 — The trade exhibition 140 — Report of the judges 141 — Those present 142 — Notes and incidents 142 — Bowling contests 140 — •Whitnall. Gordon 182 — •Convention group 183 — Present ations 18-1 — •Thomas Manton 184 — Report of tbe treasurer ,.185 — Convention notes 185 —•Afterthoughts 249 — Thoughts and echoes of, ..200 — Department of plant regis- tration 36, 148, 430, 638 756, 874, 945, — Wirth, Theodore, new S, A, F, director 946 •Soil carrying machine ,,,,392 Soils, bureau of, under fire.. 756 Smith Pasadena, Cal 850 Spnkane, Wash 191 Spraying melons 502 Springfield, 111 407 Springfield, Mass. ,,60, 178, 308 .'!75, 454. 510. 076. 706, 965. Springfield O. 841 Sttam to hot water, from... 466 •Steckler. .Toseph 34 •Sterilizing soil 498 •Stock, new. Beauty of Nice. 975 Strawberry, raspberry, the,, 538 Substitute for coal 358, 442 Swamped with orders 756 Sweet peas, diseased 164 Syracuse, N, Y, , , 172, 190, 312 386. 446. 518. 596, 678, 843 894. 909, 994, S.vstem 232 T Tewkesbury Center. Mass. ..481 Thonipsonville. Conn 992 •Thorpe. Uncle .lohn 977 Toledo. () 28 Tomatoes, palmed isa Toronto. .130. 100, 191. 280, 511 590. 077, 732. 79!). 841. 895 932. 958. 994. — •Exhibition buildiug 185 Traendly. F. II.. iiresideut N. Y. florists' club 797 Transplanting large trees ...234 •Trophy, the .Moore, Ilenty & Nash ', , .976 Troy, N. Y 20, 374, 742 Tuberous begonias, .lohn Scheeper's field of. Ilille- goia, Holland 806 U •United States Cut Flower Co.. Elmira, .X. V 317 Utica. N. Y 679 V •■Vases, mammoth, on lawn of G, W, Fifield, Lenox. Mass,, 835 •Vaughau's greenhouses. West- ern Springs, III., S, A. F, visitors to 189 Vermont florists, A. Alexander Emslie Bane 790 Violet, the — — Culture of Marie Ixiuise , ,257 — *In the west, how to grow. 182 — Propagation of ~. ... .412 — Seasonable notes 74 W Wall, hollow tile 274 Washington, D. C 162, 276 314. 395, 441. 465, 547, 594 675. 755, 798. 840. 908, 945 Washington, Fa. ..100, 244, 742 •Washington Park, Albany, N, Y 495 Watsonia, the 78 Western expansion 224 Wilmington, Cal 743 Winona, Minn 981 Witnall, Gordon, portrait ,, ,182 Wood ashes as a fertilizer, ,941 Wood burner for greenhouses 376 Woodlice, destruction of 202 Worcester, Mass, , , 30, 200, 349 677 743, Working force for retail place 292 World's Fair — Floriculture at St, Louis. 250 —Notes ..2, 380, 414. 423, 637 •Roses at 426 Rmerica is "thB Prow af the I/bssbIi tbers may be more camfnrt JJmiJships, but we are the Srst ia touch JJnknawa Seas.' Vol. XXI. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST i, 1903 No. 791. '^ME ^mmmm IFtL@iSi!i§7 NlNETBENTH TSAB. Copyright 1903, by American Florist Company Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published evbbt Satubdat by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. Baatern Office: 79 Milk St., Boston. Subscription. $1. 00 a year. To Europe, $2 00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Volumes half-yearly from August, 1901. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. OmcBRs — JoHM Burton, Philadelphia, Pa., president; C. C. Pollworth, Milwaukee, Wis., vice-president; Wm. J. Stewart, 79 Milk Street, Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Beattt, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. Nineteenth annual meeting at Milwaukee, Wis., August 18-21, 1903. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Detroit. Mich., March 2, 1904. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting and exhibition, Philadelphia, March, 1904. Leonard Barron, 136 Liberty St., New York, secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual convention and exhibition, New York, November 10-12, 1903. FbedH. Lemon, Richmond, Ind., secretary. THIS ISSUE 36 PAGES WITH COVERS. CONTENTS- Palms and ferns— Insect pests The late Henry Hurt (portrait) St. Louis World's Fair . The carnatiou— Dorner's novelties. - — Cultural reminders Florists' plant notes New trees and shrubs Wrecked plant of Henry Schweitzer (illus.) Reiail stores of Milwaukee (illus.) Milwaukee illus.) The late A. H. Hews (portrait) Chicago New York Boston Philadelphia Cleveland Cincinnati Denver , Hail notes. American bulbs at Milwaukee St. Louis Minneapolis Obituary— A. H. Hews — Fr**denck DiDemuth Pittsburt; The sfted trade— Onion sets at Chicago —Hoi laud seed crop conditions —Firm of U. Landreth & Sons The nursery trade Noon hour at Statf nursery, Helena, (illus.).. . Helena, Mont Our pastimeB Omaha Indi napolis , Outing of State Florists* Ass'n of Indiana (ill.) Retail stores of Milwaukee (illus.) Palms and Ferns. INSECT PESTS. There exists an idea that at the mid- summer season the palm grower may calmly sit down and watch his stock grow into money, an idea that is not entirely borne out by facts, although there is a slack period of a month or more at that time of the year. One of the greatest sources of anxiety to the grower during the hot weather is found in the attacks of insects. These pests increase with wonderful rapidity if allowed to go on unchecked, among those most likely to appear being mealy bugs, thrips and the various scale insects. There is a possibility of materially reducing the quantity of insects in a palm house during the winter, by irequent and careful vaporizing with nicotine, but alter the artificial heat is done away with and summer puts in an appearance, this vaporizing is generally stopped and the insects that have been hiding away in the axils of the leaves and other pro- tected comers, soon discover the change of atmosphere and proceed to business. The mealy bug is highly objectionable on palms, owing to its comparatively large size and noticeable color, though the injury it does to the plants is not so great as that worked by several other noxious insects, and in addition to this there is no very great dilEculty in keep- ing this insect within bounds by the use ot aphis punk. This preparation may be used in greater proportion than is speci- fied in the directions without doing any harm to palms, and indeed needs to be used more freely in order to kill the majority of the mealybugs. The instruc- tions advise the use of three rolls of the preparation in a house 20x100 feet in size, but the plants will not be injured by using five to six of the rolls in the same space, and the remedy will be much more eflfective. The liquid preparations of nicotine that are used by vaporizing, are also effective for destroying mealy bugs, but the cost is so much greater as to be almost prohibitive. I have also experi- mented with formaldehyde as an insect destroyer, but so far as my experiments were concerned it was not a success, the plants being more injured thantheinsects by the use o fthis gas. Another troublesome pest in the palm house and one that attacks any species without discrimination is thrips, and of the members of this insect family the minute yellow thrips is the most trouble- some, this being so small an insect that one has to watch closely to find it. Vig- orous syringing will doubtless dislodge the thrips, though but few will be killed in that way, and as the plants dry off again the thrips will crawl up and resume their work. Strong smoking with aphis punk, tobacco dust or tobacco stems is the surest remedy to use for thrips, but needs to be repeated two or three evenings in succession in order to catch the stragglers. Areca lutesceiis is especially liable to be attacked by the yellow thrips during the hot weather, the first intimation of the presence of the insect being found in the form of patches of slightly lighter color on portions of the leaflets, this being caused by the suck- ing of the insects on the lower side of the leaf, which if permitted to continue, will soon become a permanent injury to the* foliage. The common black thrips is not unusual upon the foliage of the kentias, but with plenty of moisture and thor- ough syringing this insect seldom gives much trouble. Owing to the system of growing these palms under compara- tively high temperature and having insufficient appliances for syringing with strong pressure, on some of the European establishments, the marks of thrips are frequently found on the foliage of the imported kentias, and from which is drawn the inference that there are still some weak spots in European practice, just as we are frequently finding out that there are vulnerable points in our own methods. Red spider does not give so much trouble in the palm houses during the summer as it does in the winter, for dur- ing the latter season there are frequently cold and dark days when it is scarcely wise to syringe very freely, and yet the fire heat is drying out the atmosphere to the degree that the red spider flourishes and spreads rapidly. A dip in a moder- ately strong solution of some good sul- phur soap is a good remedy, or a solu- tion of whale oil soap and tobacco extract, being especially applicable to small plants such as are difficult to syringe among. Tobacco extract used in moderation seems to do little harm to kentias and arecas, but is far from being beneficial to the palms of the livistona group, hardy as some of these species are, and it is therefore suggested that a dip to be used on Latania borbonica, should be weaker in tobacco than when it is to be applied to Kentia Forsteriana, and for Livistona rotundifolia a less quantity of both soap and tobacco is advisable. The scale insects are the most trouble- some we have to contend with on palms, and with these eternal vigilance is no The American Florist. Aug. /, doubt the price of succesp. With the exception of the soft brown scale that sometimes appears on various palms, most ot these unwelcome visitors are too well protected when fully grown, to suf- fer from any soray or dip that is not strong enough to do Injury to the tender foliage. Young scale insects that are traveling about on the plant may be affected by vapors and dips, but the adult insect is too thoroughly covered to feel such applications and it usually becomes necessary to do more or less sponging to cleanse these plants prop- erly, notwithstanding all the vapors and solutions that have been brought for- ward of late years. The conditions are so different to those by which the vegeta- ble grower or the orchardist is sur- rounded, that in some cases the plant grower must necessarily adopt these slow processes. A slight injury to a fruit trte, caused by an overstrong solu- tion counts for little, but if one cripples two or three of the best leaves on a fine palm by such means, the plant may be completely ruined, or else may be only used for rough decorating or filling in. It is hard to say which scale is the worst to have on palms, for all are highly inju- rious, and the only way to keep these insects down is to watch the stock closely and pick out and clean out any that are affected. W. H. Taplin. The Late Henry Burt. The will of the late Henry Burt, whose death was noted in the American Florist of July 25, was read July 23, the heirs being present at the read- ing, although the matter was informal. The widow is given a life estate in the home and all other property and the daughter is to receive the home- stead on Cortland avenue after the death of her mother. The estate is valued at $45,000, being mostly personal property. Alfred Burt, who was his father's right hand man for years, will conduct the business as formerly. R. H. C. B. St. Louis World's Fair. The department of horticulture at the St. Louis World's Fair has just issued a circular of forty pages which gives very complete information with regard to every possible question which may arise with relation to that department. ' A part of the pamphlet is devoted to a statement as to the importance of plac- ing a large amount of fruit in cold stor- age this fall in order that the space to be assigned any state may be covered at the opening of the exposition and kept covered during its entire period. Accom- panying this are very full instructions for collecting, packing, wrapping and handling the fruit, in order that the best results may be obtained. Those who have given "the subject no thought will be surprised when they study it to learn the great advance which has been made along this line within the past ten years. As a matter of fact the refrigeration of fruit in a commercial way may be said to have grown up within that very brief period. The information contained in the pam- phlet is all new and is brought together at a considerable expenditure ot labor in order that every person interested may be able to participate in an intelligent way in the fruit exhibit at St. Louis. The chief of the department of horti- culture will be glad to mail a copy of this pamphlet to any one who asks for it. Requests should be addressed to Frederic W. Taylor, Department of Horticulture, World's Fair, St. Louis, Mo. The Carnation. dorner's novelties. The F. Dorner & Sons Company, oi Lafayette, Ind., has two new carna- tions, the names of which are Lady Bountiful and The Bflle. The former has a pure, glistening, white color and measures from three to three and one half inches in diameter with a stem of twenty-four inches or more. The Belle is a companion to Lady Bountiful, having The Late Henry Burt. equally strong points to bring it into popular favor. Both are early and easy propagators. cultural reminders. As the stock recovers from the check of transplating, which can be readily determined from the return of the rich bloom and the foliage taking on a crisp, succulent appearance, the palliative measures adopted to tide them through this stage should be gradually reduced and the plants given as near the winter treatment as weather conditions will permit. Watering at the roots may be increased, but great care is still necessary not to sour the soil by over- watering. In syringing, special attention should be paid to the prevention ot red spider. From now on until October 1, it will be safe to syringe the plants every sunny day, from both sides of the bench alter- nately, with a sharp, fine spraj'. In addition to this they should be showered and the house cooled off as often as may be necessary to keep the temperature within proper bounds. After the date mentioned a good syringing once a week will be sufficient to keep the pest in sub- jection. This pest, as well as all others, is best handled before it makes its appear- ance, for when once it becomes firmly established it will take ten times the worry and time to eradicate it than would beexpended in judicious preventive measures at the proper time. So while the sunny weather lasts, which dries off the foliage rapidly, see that no sign of this pest appears, and the road will be easy to travel after that. The same holds true with green fly. After the plants have resumed an active growth a light fumigation once a week with strong tobacco stems should be given. A good time for this operation is after sundown or after a good rain in the evening. The house should be kept closed until the fumes have become entirely spent, which will take from two to three hours, when the ventilators should be adjusted at the proper height for the night, which will for some weeks to come be as high as they can be raised, except when squally weather is anticipated. In no case should they be left closed tightly over night. Make it a hobby to have as much air as possible at all times; a volume could be written on the value of pure air in promoting a healthy growth. The value of ventilation consists not alone in regu- lating the temperature, but pure air is absolutely necessary to enable the plants to carry on the processes of building up new tissue and tearing down the old. A vitiated atmosphere arrests the functions of the organs and the plants soon become laden with dead and half starved tissue, becoming at the same time a prey to all manner of disease germs. Growth is much faster in summer than in the winter months and the forces consumed in its production multiply by the square of the ratio of increase. The dying of old leaves is often caused by improper ventilation and by the presence of moisture over night. If proper attention is paid to all the little details of cultivation, it will seldom be necessary to remove old leaves from the plants. In case they are affected by disease, they should of course be removed, but the longer a healthy leaf can be left on the better it will be for the plant. Cleaning the plants is no longer the arduous job that it was before we under- stood what caused the necessity of an elaborate cleaning process, and spraying has been almost entirely done away with for the same reason. Just as men have the power to get along without the use of drugs, so are plants endowed with the same powers under favorable conditions. The cultivator should be kept going in the field and topping will require regular attention. Let me again mention the danger of topping too severely at this time, lest a valuable crop of blooms be destroyed. It is sometimes difficult to tell whether a shoot is about to run up to a bud before th'e first stage in this direction is well advanced. It is the safest plan at this time to cut back only such shoots as have the bud distinctly set and the future tendency to produce blooms in crop can be partly obviated by topping frequently and little at a time. This, however, cannot be relied upon to entirely transform a habitual cropper into a continuous bloomer. There will be no necessity for feeding stock on the benches for some time to come, except it be in case a bench was planted in rather poor soil early in May. An ordinarily rich soil will in most cases run the plants for four or five months without the addition of any extra ferti- lizers. A very light top-dressing of bone meal or pulverized sheep manure will supply all the needed elements early in the season. igos. The American Florist. Planting should go forward as rapidly as possible from now on and hot weather should not hold back this work unless the soil in the field is too dry for digging. It is not too early to think of the soil pile for next year. If sod is scarce in your locality any chance to obtain a load or two at odd times should not be neglected. If you have a piece of ground which has been used for (arm crops for several years, a good plan is to manure heavily about the last of August and sow to winter rye. In good fall weather this rye will make a good growth before settled cold weather sets in. Just about that time the ground will be quite wet, much wetter than would be safe to handle in spring. It should then be plowed, throwing the lurrows up into ridges as much as possible to allow thorough /reezing. In spring the necessary ferti- lizers and manures are spread broadcast and it is again plowed and carted into a convenient place for subsequent hand- ling. Sod intended for next year should commence rotting as soon as possible and should therefore be turned down or carted into a pile as soon as it can be done. Carting soil int© a large pile in the fall has little to recommend it. It is much better to have it lying exposed to the elements through the winter, and as space counts for nothing at that season, there is everything to gain and nothing to lose by that plan. J. Florists' Plant Notes. OXALIS. The bulbs of Bermuda oxalis should be set into 3-inch pots as soon as possible. A sandy soil is what they want and until the bulbs start it is best to give them a slightly shaded place to prevent the sun from drying them out too fast. If any bulbs were left over from the previous season, which are now resting under the bench they can be shaken out and also placed into 3-inch pots, handling them iust as the new bulbs are being treated. Later on a shift to a 4-inch size is neces- sary. GERANIUMS. While it is too early to take the main batch of geranium cuttings, it might be found desirable to increase the stock of a few choice varieties, if only a limited quantity of stock plants of these varie- ties are at hand. A batch of cuttings taken from the plants now will leave plenty of time to produce another crop of cuttings by September 1, when the main batch is taken. Whenever possible leave an eye at the base of the cutting to facili- tate rooting. Pot them off as soon as possible into 2t4-inch pots in sandy soil, pressing the soil firmly around the cut- tings. Water them well immediately after potting, but after that be more sparing with water until they are rooted. Shading with newspapers during the hot hours of the day is necessary for the first few days, and a light wash on the glass overhead will be found beneficial. MIGNONETTE. It is now the proper time to sow the mignonette seed for winter cutting. Either a solid bed or a raised bench with about five inches of soil and plenty of light and head room will grow them nicely. Three parts of a good heavy soil with one part of well rotted cow manure is what they want. Sow a few seeds in spots twelve inches apart each way and when of sufficient size thin them out to one strong plant for each spot. Until the seed germinates it is a good plan to cover the bed with sheets of newspaper to hold the moisture and prevent the sun from baking the soil. Keep a sharp lookout for slugs and woodlice which trouble the plant when small, as well as the littleyello w butterfly that deposits the eggs of the destructive cabbage worm. When the plants are about three inches high, they will commence to branch and four of the strongest shoots should then be selected and the rest pinched out. The laterals should be removed from the lead- ing shoots, which will require staking later on, one stake being sufficient to support three or four branches. Venti- late freely on every possible occasion to produce strong heavy spikes, and give them a temperature of 45° to 50° at night. If pot plants of mignonette are desired for Easter sales, sow a few seeds into 5 inch pots, covering the seed to a depth of a quarter of an inch, and later thin out to one strong plant for each pot. If they show signs of coming into bloom too early, stop them once or twice, but no topping should be done within three months of the time when they are wanted in bloom. In every other respect, with regard to temperature, etc., they require the same conditions as those growing in the bed. It pays to get the best seed; we consider Machet to be the best for pots and prefer the Defiance strain for cutting. G. New Trees and Shrubs. All of the following have been intro- duced to J. Veitch & Sons' nurseries from Central China by their collector, Mr. E. H. Wilson. Davidia involucrata. — This Chinese tree is not definitely classified yet, for some botanists place it with hamamelis, others with cornus. It is a most exceptional tree, of rare characteristics and one likely to be a subject in every ornamental plantation when it becomes well known, and a sufficient stock is raised. It grows twenty to thirty feet high in its native habitat, and produces twin bracts, each the size of one's hand, pure white in color, at the tips of the branches, and these bracts surround or enclose a dis- tinctive bunch of red stamens. Itea ilicifolia. — This holly-leaved itea is very different from I. Virginica, a fairly well known shrub in gardens. It is remarkable also for the length of its flower racemes, which are fully fifteen inches long and very slender. Schizophragma integrifolia. — A semi- scandent shrub with pure white bracts, these being the size and shape of plum leaves. The inconspicuous flowers are in whorls. Populus lasiocarpa. — This is the largest leaved poplar known, these being eight inches long by five inches broad. Dipteronia Sinensis. — A new monotypic (?) genus, described by Dr. Augustine Henry. It is allied to acer, but differs in this that the wings are carried all around the seed instead ol being on one side, as is the case in the maples. Rhododendron auriculatum. — This is so named from the ear-like lobes of the base of the leaves. The flowers are blush-white, borne in trusses. Rhododendron micranthum. — A species bearing, possibly, the smallest flowers of any member of the genus; these are like those of a small daphne, and blush- white. From the province of West Hupeh, Cen- tral China. Rubus Henryi.— This can be used like vines for training to pillars. It has tri- lobed leaves, three inches long and the same in breadth. The specific name is in honor of Dr. Henry. Viburnum rhytidophylla. — Leaves nine to ten inches long, two inches broad, with white, wooly under-surface. The inflorescence is a whitish mass. West Hupeh, Central China. Lonicera tragophylla. — This has oppo- site leaves and long, tubular flowers, yellow with a reddish base. Quercus cleistocarpa. — The acorns are "hidden," that is, they are so tightly encased in a hard, woody cup that it is difficult to conceive how they ever escape. —Journal of Horticulture. An Old Subscriber's Opinion. Am. Florist Co.: — Enclosed please find subscription price for one year, for which send me the old, good and true American Florist, a paper which I have read since the early days of its infancy, except dur- ing the past eighteen months. I find on again perusing its columns that for news items and instructive articles it has not only kept up its high standard of excel- lence as a florist's paper, but has other- wise vastly improved and shall gladly welcome my old friend again when it arrives with the mail. Andrew Meyer. WRECKED PLANT OF HENRY SCHWEITZER, MENDOTA, ILL. (Sof issue ot .Tuly 25. page 956.) The American Florist. Aug. /, RETAIL STORES OF MILWAUKEE. igoj. The American Florist. r== =« MILWAIKEE Provides Work For Many Busy Florists. i)= ==« VERY few persons who are not directly connected with the flo- rists' business could come any- where near giving a correct esti- mate of the number of retail and wholesale floral establishments in the Cream City, and if the casual pas- ser-by, who never has interested himself in a flower store except when it was nec- essary to make a purchase in that line, should be informed that the retail stores of the city of Milwaukee buy stock from the wttolesalers to the amount of $200,- 000 per annum, he would perhaps ques- tion the veracity of the person who volunteered the information. Neverthe- less the craft in Milwau kee has no small reason to feel gratified as it forms an important as well as useful element, and one that the city could not very well dispense with. Although Milwaukee can- not boast of any extra- ordinary greatness in area, it has so many other good points to its credit that the size is hardly taken into con- sideration. In proportion it is nodoubt the greatest city from a social stand- point in this part of the country and as flowers of all descriptions play an important part with society folk it means prosperity for the florist and such is most certainly enjoyed here. There is cjuite a varia- tion in the amount of business handled by the difierent members of the craft, which is due to the difierent classes of trade catered to and the part of the city in which the firm is located. For some reason or other the east side of town has always taken the lead in all lines of the business and there was a time when it was even necessary for west side growers to bring their stock over to the east side to find an outlet for it, this being perhaps the reason that the whole- sale market was estab- lished in the latter named part of the city. The C. C. PoUworth Company recently moved to City Hall square, leaving Hol- ton & Hunkel sole proprietors as it were of what had for so long been considered the wholesale block. Although Currie Brothers' store is located on Wisconsin street, the concern is generally considered as being of the west side, as all the greenhouses are located there. While it may seem strange, it is nevertheless true that the east side has not now and never did have a green- house within its boundaries, even though the bulk of the city's flower business is conducted there. James Chacona, on Wisconsin street, puts up quite a show at his place and handles a considerable amount of trade in connection with his confectionery, which proves the fact that sweetmeats and flowers, although differing widely in substance, can still be handled together to advantage. Mr. Chacona caters more especially to transient trade, which is very extensive at times. The latest addition to Wisconsin street is P. Kapsalis & Company, who have somehow always maintained some of the finest displays in the flower line. Their store is elaborately equipped with beau- tiful fixtures of tastetul and original design, while their window is one of the most attractive in Milwaukee, making it MILWAUKEE PUBLIC LIBRARY AND ART GALLERY, LATTER AT BOTTOM. well worth a person's while to stop and look at it. The Ellis Floral Company has the Wells building just about all to itself as far as any other florists are concerned. As the building is a small sized town in itself it could hardly be noticqd that a floral concern inhabited part of it unless a person went inside. The company is getting along nicely here, however, and has no kick coming. A nicely arranged store is that of the M. A. McKenney Company, on Mil- waukee street, which is patronized by the better class of customers. In spite of the fact that J. M. Fox, at 414. Milwaukee street, pays very little attention to outside display, the business done at his place is something extraordi- nary. This is explained, however, by the promptness and care in filling orders that has always been one of Mr. Fox's set principals, so that he is deserving of all the business he can get. Home Brothers, on Mason street, are among the late comers and have not been in the business for any extended period, but nevertheless have been mak- mg an excellent showing so far, and their future appears gratifyingly bright. In another section of the east side, in the old German market, S. E. Hoppen- rath, J. C. Rost and John Arnold have enjoyed a most prosperous season and wait on numerous cus- tomers from day to day. While the west side can- not as yet compare with the east side, it is never- theless of a great deal more importance than it was ten years ago. Mrs. F. Ennis, who con- ducts a stand in the Plankinton house, is handling large quantities of cut flowers, although she has not much use for plants. Mrs. Ennis is a hustler and her place of business rarely closes at all. The Baumgarten Floral Company, on upper West Water street, does not get much transient trade, but is very freely patronized by the more wealthy German element, with whom the company is most popular through the first-class treatment and courtesy that has always been shown its buyers. William Ediefsen, at .''.49 Third street, serves all kinds of flowers to all kinds and classes all over the city and is doing well. On upper Third street is a locality which differs from all the others in the city, ably taken care of by Edward H. Stewart, Emil Welke and E. Haasch, and which has always made a first-class showing in the way of flower traflic. The Reitz Floral Com- pany and Wm. Brauch hold sway in a most creditable manner at the upper end of Vliet street. Although the south side handles an ext«nsive trade, all the growers doing more or less retailing, the most impor- tant establishments belong to A. B. Loof- bourow, 376 Grove street, successor to Fred. Schmeling; F. Hesse, 392 Grove street, and M. H. Moore. The above brothers in the craft, as well as others who are not mentioned, have all the warm congeniality that is charac- teristic of the city in which they live, and any visiting members can always be assured of the best possible treatment. For a proof of this, one need only inquire of those who have been there. C. B. W. The American Florist. Aug. Chica£:o. MARKET STILL QUIET.— CARNATIONS AND ROSES FALLING OFF.— ASTERS IN PLENTY. — ABUNDANCE OF GOOD GLADIOLI. — SWEET PEAS SMALL IN SUPPLY AND DEMAND. — COMING NUPTIAL. — A LINE OR TWO OF NEWS. The market is still quiet but good stock is nevertlieiess hardly sufficient to fill out- of-town orders, which are coming in very nicely, considering the season. Asters are now very conspicuous everywhere and they have gone down a little in price, good white stock now bringing $2 per hundred, although $3 was the price on July 18, there beingatremendous demand for white flowers of all kinds on that day, due to the funeral of Inspector Shea, of the Chicago police department. Gladioli are in great abundance at this time and command from $2 to $4 per hundred. Carnations are easier than last week. Roses can hardly be noticed and what there are do not look well as a rule. No considerable quantity of sweet peas con- fronts the commission men and they are not bringing much either, there not being much call for them. Albert Fuchs, of North Halsted street, is getting his stock into shape. He will make a specialty of palms, ferns, cycas, pandanus, etc. .and has made good head- way since he took his place back again last November, out of the hands of Retzer & Company, who went bankrupt at that time. Alex. Newett, of J. B. Deamud's place, will take an extended fishing trip through Illinois. If his luck should happen to be poor we will probably never know of it, as he will take along sufficient cash and if necessary will buy fish enough to make a showing. L. Coatworth, of Benthey& Company, has just returned from a trip to the com- pany's establishment at New Castle, Ind. He reports things progressing nicely at that place. The firm will begin cutting American Beauty stock next week. Edson Haas and Miss Linna Hutchin- son, of Austin, 111., will be married on August 5, after which the young couple will take a tour of two or three weeks through the eastern states. They wiil be at home after November 1. J. N. Mangel has quite a collection of bay trees, and other shrubs and plants in front of his store on Wabash avenue. Gus. Lange, who has been suffering with rheumatism for some time, left July 29 for the springs at Mt. Clemens, Mich. Chas. Zafe, of J. A. Budlong's place, begins his vacation on Monday, and will absent himself for a couple of weeks. Ed. Hauswirth and wife have been spending a part of their vacation at The Dells, Wisconsin. H. Manheim has just returned to his post at J. A. Budlong's from a fishing trip. Magnus Froberg, of Poehlraan Broth- ers, is rusticating for a spell. J. A. Budlong had a nice lot of roses at his place the other day. Visitors: J. D. Carniody, Evansville, Ind.; S. Alfred Baur, Erie, Pa.; F. Bailer, Bloomington, 111.; F. D. Rennison, Waterloo, Neb.; Geo. Souster, Elgin, 111.; D. E. Law, Butte, Mont., return- ing from the east. Ogden, Utah.— The condition of busi- ness in this locality is good this season. H. H. Holbrook has returned to his old location which had been leased to another party for a year. New York. A SUPERAUUNDANCE OF GLADIOLI IN THE MARKET, NOT DESIRABLE FOR DECORA- TIVE WORK. — ASTERS HAKE AN APPEAR- ANCE IN QUANTITY. — ROSES VERY S.MALL. — ARRANGEME.N'TS FOR THE MILWAUKEE TRIP. — NEW STORE ON TWENTY-NINTH STREET.— SOME NEWS ITEMS. A heavy influx of gladioli has struck the flower market this week. If they were ofthe white or light pink varieties they would find a much better sale. As it is the majority are ofthe tawny dun and purple shades, which are anything but pleasing to the eye. Examined indi- vidually, close to, the markings are pretty and the tints sensationally odd, but for decorative effect, used in mass, the effect is muddy and disappointing and one The Late A. H. Hews. (See obituary, page 8. ) turns with a better appreciation to the common old Gandavensis, which, although lacking in almost every other quality, yet is brilliantly eflective in deco- rative work. Flowers ofthe Shakespeare class, however, bringfiye or six times the price, and these are what the growers should provide if they want to make money in gladiolus blooms. Asters are also beginning to appear in quantity. As a rule the blooms are of quite ordinary grade, but a few fine ones appear here and there and willsoon be duein quantity. Large numbers of roses — if such they may be called — are coming in. They are not much larger than beans, a hundred being easily grasped in one hand, and do not bring much, but the young plants are all the better for having them pinched off, and there is a little profit left after com- missions and express charges have been deducted. There are many lilies coming in and they sell well. Charlie Millang, who handles quantities of them, has been getting twelve dollars a hundred for some specially choice ones, and thinks that doing pretty well for July. A record has also been made at Young & Nugent's this week, where some magnificent specimens of Cattleya Hardyana were sold for $1 a bloom. These and other instances of a similar sort would indicate that, not- withstanding the very evident summer inactivity, there is still "something doing" in the cut flower trade. The itinerary of the representatives of the New York Florists' Club who will make the trip to Milwaukee is now issued in a four-page folder, giving all information regarding the excursion and stating that the arrangements will be under the personal management of Mr. Lou. Hafner, of the West Shore Railroad, and that means that everybody's com- fort will be well provided for. The train will leave Franklin street station at 1 p. m. and West Forty-second street at 1:15 p. m. on Sunday, August 16, arriv- ing at Chicago at 4 p. m. Monday. Fare for the round trip to Milwaukee, .$27.40. N. Lecakes & Company have now, in their Twenty-ninth street store, the lightest and most attractive establish- ment in the city devoted to the "greens" specialty. Their business is rapidly assuming large proportions. Wm. R. Wilcox, commissioner of public parks, sailed July 21 on the Kaiser Wilhelm II. for Europe, where he will study the small park systems and play- grounds of London and Glasgow. Charlie Carlin, indispensable man at Thorley's, is just back from a vacation session at Cornwall-on-Hudson and Brighton Beach. J. K. Allen has taken to the woods. He will soon return, however, with fish stories from the favorite Candian hunt- ing resorts. George V. Nash, superintendent of the New York botanical garden, sailed July 25 for Hayti on a botanical exploration. Miss H. Walreich, A. J. Guttman's industrious bookkeeper, has just come back from a vacation at Cook's Falls. Mr. Trumpore, leading man at Small's, and Mrs. Trumpore left on Friday for a two weeks' stay in the Adirondacks. Elwood Brant is sending in some extra nice roses for the season from the old T. G. Slaughter place at Madison. Visitors: M. T. Bailey, Tannersville, N. Y.; R. H. James, Bermuda; Arnold Ringier, of Barnard's, Chicago. Boston. NO PERCEPTIBLE CHANGE IN CUT FLOWER BUSINESS. — POPULARITY OF FOSTER FERN. — EXHIBITION AT HORTICULTURAL HALL. — CHAS. EVANS RETURNED FROM EUROPE.— VISITORS. L. H. Foster and daughter will attend the Milwaukee meeting of the S. A. F., going first to Duluth by the lake route. Mr. Foster is much elated over the immense sale he has found for his fern. Not only over the entire United States, but in Canada, England, Germany and elsewhere 'oas the Foster fern found an eager call and the appreciative letters received indicate that it is proving all that the buyers expected from its descrip- tion. Mr. Foster has another sport under propagation, of which he has con- fidant hopes. The cut flower trade continues about as last outlined. The receipts are not heavy in any line at present and the demand is at low ebb. Asters are begin- ning to appear but are small of flower and short of stem as yet. Carnations are dwindling in diameter. Kaiserinand Carnot are the most desirable roses offered. On Saturday evening, July 25, Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Mellis, of Flatbush, slid quietly into Boston on their homeward route from the Thousand Islands and other picturesque Canadian resorts and the White Mountains. After a brief glance at Boston's highways and byways they proceeded to Newport. The regular exhibition at Horticult- ural hall, on July 25, brought out a fine display of garden flowers in which the igo3. The American Florist. Blue Hill nursery especially excelled. Wm. Whitman, Mrs. Gill, Mrs. G. Dun- can and others were also contributors in this section. Miss Fay was represented by another excellent table of hardy roses and M. H. Walsh showed bloom of his Lady Gay, a lovely double pink Crimson Rambler hybrid. Mrs. J. L. Gardner showed a tank of choice aquatics. Hydrangeas were on the prize schedule but nobody competed. F. J. Geist, son of J. Geist, of Melrose, died on July 21, after a long illness, at the age of 26. He had been associated in business with his father, but was obliged to give up work several months ago on account of failing health. Charles Evans has just returned on the steamship Saxonia irom a visit to his old home in Wales, bringing with him his nephew, a young man whom he hopes to make into a good Yankee. In town this week: Hon. Dan. Mac- rorie, South Orange, N. J. Philadelphia. TRADE QUIET IN THE STORES EXCEPT FOR FUNERAL ORDERS. — A WHOLESALER HAS THRILLING EXPERIENCE.— GLASS COMES DOWN IN PRICE. — DOINGS OF THE LOCAL CLUB. — NEWS NOTES. Horace Dumont, the wholesale florist of Filbert street, is, to say the least, a trifle above the average in physical appearance and would be set down by the visiting stranger as one of our four hundred. Some time back, however, just before the strenuous Easter period, after being shadowed about his place of business and his home for a period of two days by an energetic and semi-profes- sional sleuth, he was caught "red handed" in his office in the presence of his father and foreman and other employes and carried off to the city hall to answer the charge of assault and battery with rob- bery thrown in. His captors would listen to no explanation to the effect that he was not the man named in the war- rant. They knew their business, and so Horace endured a nerve-racking half hour, by which time he was released and then the other fellows, whose explana- tion was that "He looked like the man they wanted," had the tables turned on them and are now trying to make peace with Mr. Dumont with as little financial trouble as possible. And now Horace says, "What's the use." At the next meeting of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia, Tuesday, August 4, an exhibit of cannas will be a feature. Introducers of new varieties will have an opportunity to display their flowers and have them passed upon by the club com- mittee if sent, express prepaid, to the hall, to arrive any time on the day of the meeting. Last year's symposium was very successful and this season's collec- tion, together with Antoine Wintzer's paper on "Up to Date Varieties," should prove very interesting. Convention matters are now the current topic and quite a large delegation is sure from this neighborhood. Just how the crowd will go is not yet decided, or at least it will not be known until the night of the meet- ing, when the committee will make its report. The price of the ticket, round trip, will be about $35. Things are quiet in the stores, although there is the usual amount of business for the season and some quite large funeral orders, on account of the deaths of promi- nent persons, have been received, asters, white roses and lily of the valley being the principal flowers used. Asters are now in fine form and some very good stock is seen, 75 cents to $1 per hundred being the price. White roses are very scarce and are grabbed up as fast as they are unpacked in the commission houses; $5 to $8 is about the price asked for these. There are still a few carnations but the quality is poor, and as asters make a better showing for the money, they have the call. Lily of the valley is scarce, the price being as usual, $3 to $4. The growers who were struck by the hail are still busy with the repairs and it will probably be a month or more before everything is cleaned up. Wm. C. Smith says he was not hit so hard as reported, as $50 will cover his loss. Glass men, when they found the storm was not gen- eral, came down in their prices and were around offering to take orders at low Julius Koehler & Sons are making a much needed improvement by erecting a store and show house on the Frankford road front of their property. This was necessitated by the increase in their retail trade, which is growing rapidly, figures. S. S. Pennock is carrying some nice American Beauty roses from new crop. They command $2 to $4 per dozen. Cleveland. HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES RUIN TREES. — GENERAL RUN OF STOCK POOR. — ADVENT OF A TEN-POUND FLORIST. — NEWS. The desire to lay up shekels now, to the detriment of future business, seems to be the only aim some people have. Some young men just graduated from our high schools, with no more knowledge of for- estry than what is taught in the text books, recently made a house-to-house canvas, soliciting orders for spraying trees. Strange to relate, they received many orders and immediately did the work, charging and getting exorbitant prices, where a reputable experienced man couldn't touch the job. However, instead of helping to keep down insects, etc, they have killed the trees in every instance and spoiled chances for an hon- est, capable man. Such things should be looked into and prohibited if possible for the protection of reliable florists and nurserymen, who make spraying and the care of trees one of their specialties. Last week Miss Jennie Coder and mother of Marysville, O., visited Cleve- land, getting new ideas on decorative and design work. She was much impressed with the commercial activity shown in the fine condition of our green- houses. Miss Coder is a florist of no mean ability, and has now five large houses, contemplating the erection of others. Her specialty is carnations and she grows some first class stock. The general run of stock is very poor. It is, however, all used up in funeral designs, a great deal of that kind of work being handled. Chrysanthemums are all in the benches and are looking well. Henry Eichoff has just finished build- ing a fine dwelling house on his Herald street place. It is adjacent to his green- houses, making it very convenient for him. John Kirchner, of Kirchner Brothers, is the proud father of a bouncing 10- pound baby boy. The F. R. Williams Company is cutting the best Kaiserins in the city. Bate Brothers are cutting some fine carnations. O. G. Plainfield, N. J. — Charles L. Stanley, is building a boiler room at his conserva- tories on South avenue. Cincinnati. florists' OUTING AT CONEY ISLAND.— EXCITING GAMES OF QUOITS AND BASE- BALL. — MARKET ENLIVENED BY LARGE FUNERAL.— GUS. ADRIAN'S PLACE HAS BEEN REBUILT. The annual outing of the florists of Cincinnati and vicinity was held at Coney Island, Thursday, July 23. The weather was all that could be desired to make it a success, which it certainly was. The morning was enjoyably passed by both ladies and gentlemen in games of quoits. The gentlemen's contest was the first on the programme, eight teams going after the honors. Ed. and Rob. Murphy were awarded the first prize, a box of good cigars, and Ben. George and George Henning received a box of stogies as second prize. Four teams competed for the ladies' prize and in the final pitch- off, there was great excitement, Mrs. Henry Konzelman and Mrs. Gus. Adrian both pitching nip and tuck. Mrs. Kon- zelman won by one point only and was awarded a handsome fan as first prize. Mrs. Gus. Adrian received a silver salt shaker as second prize. After the quoits all adjourned for the midday meal, after which the baseball game took place, Jim Allen and Frank Dellar acting as captains. The game was a hot one and was finally won by Jim Allen's team with a score of 18 to 17. The winning side was awarded a prize of $15, the losing side $5. Trade during the past week was all that could be expected for this time of year. Bride roses and white carnations were in excellent demand, and white flowers of all kinds were short in supply. An immense amount of flowers were used for the funeral of Sid Holder, police court clerk, and all the florists seemed to get their share of the work. Asters in this locality seem to be a little late and the few that come into the wholesale houses are grabbed on sight. A good many growers in this vicinity report that asters are doing poorly and all the grow- ers would welcome a hard rain, as a good many are not in position to give stock the water it is in need of. Gus Adrian, whose place was recently destroyed by fire, has rebuilt the same. Gus is certainly a hustler. Alex. Denver. A meeting of the Colorado Society of Floriculturists was held at the commis- sioner's office on Thursday, July 23, at which several new members were taken in. The constitution was adopted and a schedule for the flower show, which will be held in connection with the state fair at Pueblo in September, was distributed. Miss Gertrude Page, who has been visiting in the east, in company with Mrs. J. A. Valentine, returned last week, after an absence of ten weeks. They went to Galveston and thence by boat to New York. Both returned much benefited by the trip. L. C. Waterbury, formerly engaged in the growing business at University Park, opened a commission house here last week. The venture looks good and it is hoped that Mr. Waterbury will make it a success. Phil. Scott is happy over the arrival of a baby girl on July 20. Buffalo boys please sing "Guess that'll hold you for awhile." John Berry, of the Park Floral Com- pany, is away on a vacation, fishing somewhere along the Platte river. Manager Bush, of Daniels & Fisher's flower department, is on a summer out- ing trip. B. 8 The American Florist. Alio-. I Nineteenth Year. Subscription, $1.00 :i year. To Europe, 12.00. Subscriptions acfopted only from those in the tnide. Advertisements, on all except eover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; *! 00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Posit on Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed only on ronsecutive inier- tions, as follows— 6 times, ,■> per cent; 13 times. 10 per cent; 26 times, 30 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Cover space sold only on yearly contract at ■fl.OO per inch, net, in the oa»e of the two Trent pases, regular discounts apply- ing only to the back pages. The Advertising Department of the American Florist is for florists, seedsmen and nurserymen and dealers in wares pertainingto those lines oM/y. Orders lor less than one-hall inch space not accepted. Advertisements must reach us by Wednesday to secure insertion in the issue for the following Saturday. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. With tbis issue the American Florist enters upon its nineteenth year. In a recent issue of MoUer's Deutsche Gartner Zeitung we find a large standard plant of metrosideros setnperflorens illus- trated. The plant is in a tub and in this form looks rather attractive. Chief Taylor, of the World's Fair department ot horticulture, reports that construction work on the buUding of the department has been begun and that he expects it will be entirely finished before cold weather. Hall Notes. John G. Elser, secretary of the Florists' Hail Association, writes that the follow- ing members of the association lost glass by hail in Philadelphia and vicinity last week: August Lutz, W. K. Harris, Geo. F. Christie, C. and G. L. Pennock, A, J. Pennock, J. W. Colflesh, Richard C. Smith, Geo. R. Geiger and Philip Fulmer. Chicago to Milwaukee. The transportation committee of the Chicago Florists' Club has selected the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad as the official route to the convention city. Those who propose to reach Mil- waukee by way of Chicago should procure tickets over the above road. Arrangements will be made for all neces- sary special trains between these two points. Hotels of Milwaukee. The following hotels are recommended as desirable and convenient at the follow- ing rates per day: American European I'flster ISOOtoltS.OO tl.50to*(.50 Plankinton 2,S"ti) 5.(i0 I. CO to 3..S0 Republican 2.00 to 3.R0 St. Charles 3.00 to 3 50 1.00 to 2.50 Kirbv House 2.00 to 2.50 60 to 1.00 S-hlitz T.ito 2.150 Blatz 1.00 to S.IJO Davidson I.00toif2.50 Society of American Florists. AMERICAN BULBS AT MILWUAKEE. Arrangements have been made whereby American growers of any forcing bulbs, plants or seeds hitherto supplied mainly from foreign sources, or dealers control- ling stocks of such goods, may exhibit samples of their product in the trade exhibition free of charge. The bulbs so exhibited are to become the property of the society for testing purposes as to their forcing qualities and the results of said testing and awards for quality to be published the following season. Entries in this department should be made with the secretary. Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y. St. Louis. MARKET CO.\DITIONS HAVE NOT CHANGED PERCEPTIBLY. — A LOCAL ESTABLISH- MENT CHANGES HANDS. — ANNUAL PICNIC AT priest's PARK. — DIRECTOR OF THE BOTANICAL GARDEN LEAVES FOR MEXICO. — NOTES FROM VARIOUS PARTS OF THE CITY. The picnic given at Priest's Park, Illinois, by the St. Louis Florists' Club, on July 23, was well attended, although not as many were out as last year. However every one came away happy. Music was furnished by a colored orches- tra, the members of which, after indulg- ing in a little Missouri "hospitality" and Illinois "atmosphere," were equal to the occasion. Several athletic events took place, but whether any records were broken has not been reported. The market conditions are about as usual. Good stock, nearly all of which is received from outside growers, is in demand, buthardtoget. A fewgood roses are seen occasionally and bring first prices. The carnations offered are small and short-stemmed but of clear col nx. Sweet peas are too numerous to mention. China asters are not of the best owing, no doub,., to weather conditions. Single tuberoses are commencing to come in. There is much going on at the Koenig Floral Company's establishment. A fine modern show house, 25x100 feet, is being built, the office is being remodeled and new equipment installed. The season has been a most favorable one for the firm. The next meeting of the St. Louis Florists' Club will be held at A. Jablon- sky's, at Wellston, Mo., on August 13, at 2 p. m. Take the Suburban Park car, get off at Suburban Garden, where wagons will be in waiting, Shaw's garden has a fine collection of gladioli, about 250 species and varieties being grown. It offers a good oppor- tunity to the florist to note the better strains. Why not take advantage of it? E. H. Michel, of the Michel Plant and Bulb Company, has disposed of his Maryland avenue store to Geo. Wagner, a former employe, who will continue the business. Dr. Wm. Trelease, director of the Missouri botanical garden, left for Mexico on July 29 to continue his studies of the native flora of that country. Conn. Winthers, gardener at Bellefon- taine cemetery, returned to the city Thursday from a tour of duty with the state militia at St. Joseph, Mo. Approximately thirty-five or forty members of the craft from here will attend the S. A. F. convention at Mil- waukee. John L. Koenig and bride have returned from a three weeks' honeymoon in the eastern states. Otto G. Koenig and family are getting ready and will be at the Milwaukee C0n- vention. F. K. B. Nolens Volens. American Florist Co.:— I like your paper best of all. I subscribed for the because they persisted in sending me free sample copies, though I never wrote them in my life. Salem, Ind. O. P. Fordyce . Florist. Minneapolis. condition of local market remains UNCHANGED.-FLORISTS' CLUB HAS ENJOY- ABLE OUTING. — NEWS NOTES. The Minneapolis Florists' Club gave its first annual picnic at Excelsior on Lake Minnetonka, Wednesday, July 22. It was a success in every way. A trip of three hour's duration was enjoyed on the lake, touching all the prominent points, directly after arrival at Excelsior. Fol- lowing theexcursion were the games and different contests. Dancing was enjoyed in the evening and the part}' returned home late at night well satisfied with the result. All wish to thank the committee in general for the well arranged pro- gramme. The market conditions remain the same as they were a week ago. Stock is in quantity sufficient to meet all demands excepting carnations, there being a scarcity of benched stock. Mildew is prevalent on tea roses, which makes them of a second quality and a product hard to dispose of. C. F. Rice and wife have returned from a trip east. They spent a number of days at Kalamazoo, Mich., where Mr. Rice's father died after a sickness of about twelve weeks. Ted. Nagel and wife, of E. Nagel & Company, are away on a vacation trip as are also a great many others in the trade. Arrangements, rates, etc., for the Mil- waukee convention will be discussed at the next meeting of the local club. C. F. R. Obituary. A. H. HEWS. A. H. Hews, head of the firm of A. H. Hews & Company, potters, of North Cambridge, Mass., died at his old home in Weston, Mass., on Wednesday, July 8, aged 59 years. Mr. Hews had been in bad health for som** months and was obliged finally to go to the hospital and undergo an operation, which he survived but two weeks. Mr. Hews was a busi- ness man of the highest character and unswerving integrity. His public-spirited generosity was well demonstrated at the time of the S. A. F. convention in Boston, when he entertained the visiting ladies and their escorts, assisted by Mrs, Hews. FREDERICK DILLEMUTH. On Thursday, July 22, Frederick Dil'e- muth, aged 57 years, who was general manager and a stockholder in the Pitts- burg Rose & Carnation Company, Bakerstown, Pa., met his death through drowning in one of the reservoirs on the company's premises. For some time past he had experienced a great deal of trouble in keeping the pumps in opera- tion, and, while endeavoring to locate the source of the trouble, it is said that in walking out on the planlc leading to the flood gate, he lost his balance and fell into the water. As Mr. Dillemuth did not return for supper that evening, his wife and son Harry, the latter being on a visit from Toronto, went to search for him, first at the greenhouses and later at the gas well, but discovered no trace of him. It was very dark by this time and a number of the hired men were called, and securing lanterns the party went to the pump house where Mr. Dille- muth's coat was found. There was no response to the calling of his name and it was then discovered that the large iron key to the flood gate was missing from its usual place. Grappling 1903. The American Florist. 9 hooks were secured and the search for the body was begun. The key was fished out first, with which the floodgate was opened and at 10 o'clock, the water having receded from the reservoir, the body was found. Mr. Dillemuth had always been held in high esteem. He always saw the bright side of everything and in his daily pur- suits was earnest and sincere, being guided in all things by his conscience. His capabilities were most evident by his success in every business enterprise with which he associated. He was a member of the Order of United Workmen and an organizer, charter member and director of the German Beneficial Union. Mr. Dillemuth leaves a wife, daughter and three sons. One of the sons, Harry, is manager for J. H. Dunlop, of Toronto, Canada. The funeral services took place from the German Lutheran church, of which he was a member, on Sunday, July 26. The services were conducted in German and English, and attended by many of the foremost business men of the com- munity. E. L. M. SITIATIONS, WANTS, TOR SALE. One Cent Per Word. Cash with the Adv. Plant Advs. NOT admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year 1903 is entitled to a five-line want ADV. (situations only) free, to be used at any time during the year. Situation Wanted— By a florist and gard^cer; single; ten years' experience. Good references. Florist, care American Florist. Situation Wantod— Hy first-class grower of flowers, fruit and vegetables under glass or out- side; good references; married: no family. F. F. Gardener, Box 415, Bangor. Mich. Situation Wanted— As bead gardener on pri- vate place by a good all-around man with practi- cal experience; English; age 32: abstainer; good references. C C, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By orchid grower on private place, has been with most of the best firms in Eurojie; first-class education. State number of houses. Further particulars and references. Address ST, American Florist. Situation Wanted— By an all-around florist; 13 years' experience in growing cut flowers and general greenhouse stock. Best of references; age 26; married; private or commercial place. Address RGB, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Dutchman, single. 28 years, speaks English, as head gardener on private place or in reliable commercial establishment. Good grower of stove and greenhouse plants; also understands forcing; 15 years' European experi- ence; can furnish good references. Preference given to New York or vicinitv. Please state wages. W O, care American Florist. Help Wanted — Ex perienced greenhouse man ; single. K. Held. 92*4 N. Cambell Ave, Chicago. Helo Wanted^Good handy man for general outdoor garden work. Address P, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Good young florist; general greenhouse work. H. N. Brons. 1409 W. Madison St., Chicago. Help Wanted— Experienced, unmarried gar- deni'r for my jirivate greenhouse, garden, etc. W. H. CiiADwicK. 632 Rialto Bldg.. Chicago. Help Wanted— Florist as assistant in place of 15.000 feet where only cut flowers are grown. Good chance for man who can show good references. II. Bobnhoeft, Tipton, Ind. Help Wanted— Wanted a sober and reliable florist; must have experience in pot plants. No other need apply. Oechlin Brop.. 1688 W. Madison St., Chicago. Help Wanted— Competent store man. Must be nble to decorate and make up; *60 per month: references. Address Central Greenhouses, Sandusky, Ohio. Help Wanted- Young man experienced in handling palms and ferns in greenhouse, also competent to wait on customers. Address H. F. Halle, 548 W. Madison St , Chicago. Help Wanted— Four or five young men wanted for rose and carnation section, with or without e.xperiencf. J. M. GasserCo., :;34 Euclid Ave.. Cleveland. O. Help Wanted— Young man with some experi- ence in general greenhouse work, to work under foreman.' State wages and send reference to Alfred Browan, Independence, Mo. Help Wanted— Wanted a good carnation o:rower; sober and single man that will take fnterest in his stock. Vicinity Chicago. State wages and experience. Address High Grade, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Florist-fireman wanted; good, reliable man as night fireman on large place. Steam. Must be willing to turn a hand to potting, propaga ing, and general greenhouse work in the mild months. Address W. H. GfLLETT I'i: Sons, Lincoln. 111. Help Wanted— Wanted a good all-around gar- dener for new retail greenhouses. 5,000 feet of glass. Must understand the growing of pot plants, bulbs and everything required for that class of trade. Al.so be able to make up designs etc. None but a faithful, sober man, need apply. State wanes and references. Address Opportunity, care American Florist. Wanted— Second-hand small hot water heater. F. E. Price, Nokomis, Ind. Wanted— To exchange the new edition of Gal- loway's 'Violet Culture" (just out) for a copy of the fi'rst edition. Address Violets, care American Florist. Wanted— Partner. The writer wishes to corres- pond with an energetic young man. one who has executive ability and thorough knowledge of the growing of plants and cut flowers and who can furnish some capital to join advertiser in develop- ing a Crst-class opportunity. We have a beauti- ful store well equipped and doing good business and wish to incrrase the growing end of the business. Address W G, care American Florist. For Sale— Ballard's Greenhouse, Perry, Iowa. Cause poor health. For Rent— Sixty-foot greenhouse, 8 room house, two lots. $25 per liionth; 3181 Elston Ave. Dr. Bangs. 554 N. Robey St., Chicago. For Rent or Sale— Small greenhouse business cheap. Established 23 vears. Address E. Held, 923 N- Campbell Ave., Chicago. For Sale— One builer 4x14 feet, steam pipe fit- tings, glass: one closed florist wagon. 1317 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw City, Mich. For Sale— No. 8 Furman Hot Water Boiler in running order. Is heating 8,000 feet of glass. Make us cash offer P. O. B. Wise Bros., East Aurora, N. Y. For Rent— 12 acres of land with 17 hot houses, house, barn, coal shed; all in fair condition, about ^-mile south of Blue Island, III. Will rent from one to five vears. Address F. W. Heitman, 331 E. 63rd St., Chicago. For Sale — Five greenhouses located in Minne- apolis. Over 7.000 feet of glass with sti-am heat. This is a snap: $500 takes them. For further par- ticulars apply to Mrs. A. Cbannt, 2430-23Vi Avenue So.. Minoea polls, Minn. For Sale— 2,300 ft. ' 4-inch cast ifon pipe with fittings: 1,500 ft. 2-inch wrought iron pipe with fittings; 1 boiler, heating capacity 4,(00 rt., 4-inch pipe; 1 boiler, heating capacitv' 1,7(0 ft.. 4-inch pipe; glass. 8x10 and 10x16; 50.00f> pots, all sizes; sash bard. General plant stock cheap. W. L. Smith, Aurora. Til. For Sale or Rent— Three places with stock. Established with stock for florist and nursery. 17 greenhouses, all in good order; plenty of stock to fill for winter; city water: well established. Come and see, 45 minute* from New York City; trolley passes the door. Good business; established in 1884. Cause of sale, retiring from business, Apply to Sea Cliff Nursery, bea Clifi', N. Y. 10,000 feet of greenhouses with a beautiful store attached and with living rooms well equipped above. Steam heated, located in a flue residence section of one of our largest northern cities. Has a well established trade both in cut flowers and plants. A young pushing American of German descent would step into a lucrative business. Price of land and buildings, $15,000.00; a bargain. For further particulars address ABC, care American Florist. For Sale- Four large size Gorton side feed boilers {for hard or softcoalj, -Wteach: one small Gorton side feed. $25: one large sectional Florida heater, $50; one small coil-boiler, hot water, in use two winters, will heat 2,000 square feet of glass, $20. Boilers taken out to put in larger one. Write for particulars. F. Fallon. Roanoke, Va. TO LEASE.... To lease for a term of years. 4 greehouses. each 25 ft. x '00 ft., hea'ed by hot water, well stocked, with 4 acres of land: located in Maiden. Mass.. (40 000 inhabitants), four miles from Boston. Trolley cars to Boston every five minutes. Address MRS. R. H. HALEY. 106 Avon Street, Maiden, Mass. For Sale and Exchange. We want a g-'od second-hand sectional hot water boiler and wish to exchange field-grown Mrs. T. \V. Lawsoii carnations, a big lot of them ready August 1, and later. $5.00 and $fi.r0 per 100. Have you any drip groved rafters you want to exchange?' S. T. DANLEY, McComb, III. NOTICE TO BUILDERS. Will build one 20x100 ft. Greenhouse, i6x24 in. double thick No. i glass, complete, $500.00. One 12x100 ft., $225.00. Material on hand. Address J R, care American florist. Store fixtures complete, consisting of refriger- ator 8x6x8 feet, plate glass front 5x6, plate glass doors, box made lo order after original design, desk with mirror 5x6 feet, mantel shelf with mirror 5x6 feet, all glass and mirrors beveled plate, counter table 10x4 feet, plant table 8x8 feet, zinc lined, other shelving and fixtures all made to order of select birch, stained mahogany, cost 8800, used six months; will sell at S 500. Address AUGUST S. SWANSON, St. Paul, Minn. Gardeners' and Florists' Union 10,615 Chicago, III. Next meeting Wednesday, Aug. 12. All members are earnestly requested to attend, as matters of great importance will be taken up. Gardeners' and Florists' Union 10,615 106 E. Randolph St., CNICAGO. NOTICK OF STOCKHOLDERS' MEETINQ, CHICAGO. July 3, 1903. Stockholders of I he American Florist Company: You are liereby notified that tiie annua) meetii^ of the Stockholders of the American Florist Cora- piinv will be held in the Plankinton House Milwaukee, Wis.. Wednesday, August 19. 1903. at 3 o'clock p.' 31., for the purpose of electing direc- tors and officers for the ensuing term, and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. .T. C. VAUGHAN, Pres. M. liARKF.R. Sec'v. If you want to get the want you want to get, you want to get your want ad into the AMERICAN FLORIST Try It now. Every advertisement represents a genuine want. Jt It pays to answer them. Jt J^ J^ rii 10 The American Florist. Aug. /, Pittsburg. SLIGHT IMPROVEMENT IN MARKET CONDI- TIONS. — SAD DEATH TROUGH DROWNING. —TRIPLETS IN THE CRAFT. — GENKKAL NOTES. Business conditions are slightly improved over last week, and yet not to that extent that we can claim it good. We continue to have difSculty in securing a small quantity of good stock, and have as much trouble in getting any reasonable amount of second class stock. Carnations have been very backward, and no wonder, as weather conditions have been greatly against them. Very few good asters are to be had, gladioli in general are very poor and contain few open flowers, lily of the valley is very scarce, sweet peas very fine and greens plentiful. /ohn Scott, an employe of Wm. Turner, Williamsburg, is the father of triplets, two sons and a daughter, born on Mon- day, July 27. They are said to be healthy and will live. No race suicide here. Harry Dillemuth, of Toronto, expected to return to his home a number of days ago, but owing to the sad death of his father, will remain here until about Thursday. Frederick Dillemuth, Sr., died suddenly July 24, on thefarm of his brother-in-law, Frederick Burki. Mr. Dillemuth had charge of the farm up to the time of his death. The Pittsburg Cut Flower Company is having no troubles with surplus stock these days with the exception of gladiolus. Al. Sheppard is making fine progress with his farm, and his appearance indi- cates that farm life agrees with him. Mr. Langhans is getting ready to reduce the fish population of Lake Chatauqua. Jim Orr, a former florist, has accepted a position with the department of public works. Tom Uhlan has had a big week in funeral work. John Bader has had an extraordinary run on palms. E. L. M. Beadling, Pa.— JohnS. Smith was seri- ously injured at his home, July 2G, by being kicked on the leg by a horse, caus- ing a compound fracture. Wbol^ale [lower/\arKjfe MiLWACEEE, July 30. Koaei, Beauty, med. per doz. 1.50 " •' short •' .75®!. OO " Liberty 4.00® 6.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 'I.OOim 6.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 4.C0@ 6.00 " Perle 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Sweet peas .15 Smilax 10.0(@12.60 Asparagus 60.00 PlTTSBUBO, July 30. Roses, Beauty, specials, per doz. 3 50@3.50 " " extras " I.00@2.00 No. 1 " .75(an.C0 No.2 2.00® 6.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 1.00® 6 uu Meteor 2.00® 4 00 " Kaiserin 2.00® 6.00 Libeities 2 00® 6.00 Carnations 60® 1.5] Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.U0 Sweet peas 20® .50 Smllax 8.00®12.0u Adiantum 75® 1.25 Asparagus, strings 30. 00@50 .OV " Sptengeri 2.00® 4.00 Gladioli 1. 00® 4 00 Easier lilies 8.00@12.CO CmoniKATi, July 30. Roses, Beauty IO.OO®35.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 6.00 " Liberty 3 00® 6.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3.00® 6.00 Carnations 1 .00® 2 .00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 50.00 Smilax 12.50®15.00 Adiantum l.no@ 1.50 Sweet peas 15® .25 Gladioli 4.00 Asters 1.50® 2.0J St. Loots, July 30. Roses, Beauty, lone stem 15.00@25.00 " Beauty, medium stem 8.00®12.60 " Beauty, short stem 1.00® 6.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00® 4.00 " Golden Gate, Meteor 2.00® 4.00 " Perle 1.50® 3.00 Carnations 60® 1.50 Sweet peas .15 Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00 Smllai 12.50@16.OO Asparagus Sprengeri 1.00@ 1.50 Plumosus 35.oc®60.no Gladioli 3 0C@ 500 Ferns per 1000 1 50 China Asters 50® 2.00 PiQUA, O. — There is at present nothing doing in the way of business. Carnations in the field are doing well considering the long dry spell to which they have been subjected. Frank H. Frisch is rebuilding three houses to be 15, 18 and 20x66 feet. E. H. Hunt, WHOLESALE Cut flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." 76 Wabash Ave CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. RICE BROTHERS WHOLESALE FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. IhipTersVf"' Choice Cut flowers. Common Forns and I Flowers billed at Croonm a Spocialty. I Market Prices. Send for prices on Supplies. 128 North 6lh St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing H.G.BERNING Wholesale florist ( 322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, HEADQUARTERS IN MICHIGAN FOR FANCY CUT FERNS. Michigan Gut Flower Excliange. FANCY FERNS, 11.50 per 1000. Dis- count on large orders. Give us a trial for Ferns the year around. GALAX, Green and Bronze, tlOO per 1000. 28 Miami A««., DETROIT, MICH. TELEGRAPH CODE or THl AM. SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION Inaltbar.tlSortlezlbleooTei' VDOB188 obdibsto aMERICAN FLORIST CO.. CHICAGO. E. F. WINTERSON CO. SUCCESSOR TO MoKELLAR & WINTERSON. SUPPLIES everything used b) Florists, Nurseryineii, Gardeners, Seedsmen, Cemeteries, Pari(s, Etc. Headquarters on CUT FLOWERS. CHICAGO. WRITE FOR WEEKLY PRICE LIST. 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, TELEPHONE MAIN 1 129 KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS AND DEALERS^m ALL FLORISTS' SUPPLIFS. A.T OmOA.00 IWI.^ISICE^'X' le.^'rEDCS. 42-44 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. igoj. The American Florist. 11 ■:>.ii.a.ili.lt.. FOB WBIKLT PBICB LIST. WHOLESALE FLORISTS LILY OF THE VALLEY H.N. Bruns, 1409 W. Madison St., CHICAGO. ILL. WM. NURPHY, Grower and Commission Dealer in Gut Flowers I Florists' Supplies, 1 30 East Third Street, •Phona Main 980. CINCINNATI, O N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Coogan BIdg. 6th Ave. and W. 26th St., New York. '>pen f T Cnt Flower gales at 6 o'clock Every Morning DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. American Florist Advertisements Work Every Day. J.a.BUDL©NG 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. Boses and ~ '" Carnations A Specialtj'..». WHOLESALE GROWER of cut f LOWERS BENTHEY & CO. 35 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. F. f. .ENIHEY, »..*,. Wh..e«^,nj FLQRISTS Consignments Solicited. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., "Wholesale Cut riowers-- 457 Milwaukee Street. Wbol^ale power/arHgfe CsicAeo, July 31. Roses, Beauty, 30 to 36-inch stems 2.no@3 00 20 to 24 " •' 1.5a@2.C0 12 " •• .75 Short stems J3@$4 per 100 Liberty 4 00@10.00 Chatenay 6.0fl@10.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 6.C0 Meteor, Golden Gate 3,00® 6.00 Carnations 50® 1.50 Callas, per dozen l.BO Valley... 3.00® 4.ro Sweet peas '5® .50 Harnsii 8.00@I0.00 Mignonette l.uO® 3.00 Asparagus, per string, .50 Adiantum 50® 1.00 Common ferns, per 1000 1.00 .15 Smilax per dozen 150@2.00 Candytuft LOO A. L. Randall, WH0HES41E flOmST, 19 & 21 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Sena tor weeKiy price list and special quotations on 1000 lots. J. Be DEZEIVIUD, WHOLESALE \ Cut Flowers, 51 WABASH AVENUE 'Phone Central 3155. CHICAGO^ FRANK GARLAND, •nrt,. Cut Flowers •PEOIAL ATTENTION "EATTI^IV jS QIVEN TO HARDY CUT ■■-' M3tM:^X.-^ »::» S5-S7 WABASH AVENUE, Telephone Central 3284. CHICA.QO. FOR SOUTHERN WILD SMILAX (Whara Quality Is First Consldarallon.) Writa, WIra or Phone tha Introducers, Caldwell Tho Woodtman Co., Evargraen, Ala, or their agents: L. J. Kreshover. New York: J. B. Deamud, Chicago; H. Bayersdorfer & Co.. Philadelphia; W. F. Kastiug. Buffalo; J. M. McCullough's Sons. Cincinnati, Ohio; H G. Berning, St. Louis. Mo. Please mention the American Florist when writing. MILWAUKEE, WIS. ; GEO. REINBERG, •SS;.. Cut Flowers CHOICE AMERICAN BEAUTIES. We will take care of your orders at reasonable prices. Prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Poehlmann Bros. Co. Wholesale Growers of ssirsin Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders or: 07 given prompt attention. 00^0/ Greenhouses: Randolph Strtti Morton Grove. Ill CH ICAOO* ILL JOHN MUNO, Wholesale Grower and Shipper of jtoom 221. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. TBLBPHom Central 3598. AU telegrspi t,aJ telephone ordfci's given prompt attention- Gut Flowers WIETOR BROS. "ItS'i .1 Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. PETER REINBERG, Grower and Wholesaler of Cut flowers. 1,000,000 FEET OF CLASS. Headquarters for American Beauties. 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. .Ltd WHOLESALE FLORISTS. -Pinsburg, Pa. It is good business policy j ^ ^ to mention the •?" «5" «3* American Florist When you write to an advertiser. 12 The American Florist. Aug. 7, SAMUEL S. PENNOCK. SIMMER ROSES. Open from 7:30 a. m to 6 p. m WholCSale FlOrlSt, ^:iZLZ.:Z. 1612 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA. GEO. A. SUTHERLAND, Best Boston Flowers. All Florists' Supplies. Distributing Depot for tlie KORAL LETTERS. TELEPHONE 1270 M*iH. 34 flawlcy St., BOSTON. ^1 IPFPIAPI TV '^'^ quality of stock and ^^Ul [.l%lvFI«l I I in methodsof shipping:. ^-^ Choicest Flowers in the Boston market. A complete line of Baskets, Ribbons and Supplies. OPEN AT 6:00 O'CLOCK A. M. N. F. McCarthy & Go. 84taie,st.,|ost(i» Lily of the Valley, American Pink Pond Lilies, WELCH BROS., 15 Province Beauties, Queen of Edgelys, Otiier Giioice Flowers. St., ....BOSTON, MASS. THOMASYOUNCJr. WHOLESALE FLORIST. CHOICEST CUT FLOWERS. 43 W. Zettl St., HEW YORK CITY. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist. 1122 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, NO. A Complsla Lins of Wlra Doslgns. ...GEO. M. KELL066... ^'""•Pn'Z'wt: Cut Flowers Give U8 an order and we will please yoa. Our Greenhouiet at PLEASANT HILL, MO. Our Store, 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO IVlons distanos 'fhonb at bitheb placb Telephone, 1181 Madison Square. IV1. Goldfarb, WHOLESALE FLORIST, Bt the Cut Flower Market, ^.os Bast «-gttiri St., Near L. I. Ferry. JVBIW 'VOICK:. N.Lecakes&Go. ^H^^K 53W. 28lhSt., and45W, 29thSt. ^HRHJhV Also 1^^ 26th St. ard 3)th St. Markets ' New York. FERNS, GALAX LEAVES, LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS OUR SPECIALTIES Telephone 1797 and 1214 Madison Squure. Wbol^ale power/\arK5fe Boston, July £9. Roses, Biauty, Edgely, extra 10.00@t5.r0 " " medium... 4.00® 6 00 " " " culls 60® 2.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Gate... .50® 2.00 extra 4.00® 6. OO Liberty, Kaiserin 1.00® 8.00 Carnations .. 51® 1.50 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.0a Longiflorum lilies 6.00® 8.10 Sweetpeaa 10® .25 Smilax 10.00®12.00 Adiantum 75® 1.00 Asparaeus 50.00 Pond lilies 3(0@ 6 00 PHII.ADELPHIA, July £9. Roses, Tea 4.00@ 6 00 " extra 6.C0@ 8.00 Beauty, extra 20.00@35.00 " " flrsts lO.OO@2n.OO Queen of Edgely, extra... .25.00@S6.00 flrsts. ...10.00®20. 00 Carnations 75@ 3.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 25.00@50.00 Smilax 12.50@I5.00 BuiTAI.O, July 30. Rosea, Beauty 2.00@25.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 1.00® 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Harrisil 15.00 Lily of the valley 2 00® 4 00 Asparagus strings 40.00@50 00 Smilax 10.00®15.00 Adiantum 60® 1.00 Sweet peas 10® .25 Asters 1.00® 1.50 Lilium Speciosum 2.00® 4.00 Milton W. Woodroffe, WHOLESALF TLORIST, 1344 Ridge Ave., PHILADELPHIA. Consignments Solicited. Give Us a Trial. We Can Please You Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers In stock. mil C VICTIMR Wholesale Com. ■■nil II RnOlinUl mission Florist. 481 Washington St., Buffalo, N, Y. Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. Open from 7:00 A. M. to 8:00 P. M. PUase mention the A merican Florist when writing. NEW CROP Fancy :Das[g[er Ferns 50c per 1000- Discount on large orders. Contracts made to supply the year around. Haveour Lwiril FfSlooninB for your June Decorations. Its the best decorating material to be found for wed- dings, etc. Price 4c. 5c and 6c per yard Qalax Ltavos, green or bronze, 75c per lOCO. MOMtS. tto. Everything in the hardy supplies and gathered fresh daily. Send us your wants and be well satisfied. Millinston, Maaa. Tel. office, New Salem. Please menlion the Atnertcav Florist when writing. FINE Kaiserins, Beauties, AND OTHER SUMMER SPECIALTIES. OPEN FROM 7 A. M. TO 6 P. M., SATURDAYS 7 A. M. TO 12 M. UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. THE PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET, 1224 Clierry Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. LeoNiessen ^"^ei. WHOLESALE FLORIST. ||. ^Aa^nil ^903- The American Florist. 13 JOHN I. RAYNOR ARE THE BEST PRODUCT OF THE BEST GROWERS FOR THE NEW YORK MARKET. Adiantum Croweanum Sold here Exclusively. 49 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. Tel. 1998 Madison Square. YOUNG & NUGENT Ttl. 2065 Madison Sq. NEW YORK. 42 West 28th St Are supplying the most superb stock of FLOWEK3 ever offered to New York buyers. Meteor, Liberty, Beauty, Bride and Maid Roses. Splendid Cattleyas Gigas and Mendellii. SEND FOR QUOTATIONS. Walter r. Sheridan, Wholesale Florist , Talepbone 902 Madlaon Square. 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Telaphons Nos. 2230 and 2034 Madison Squara, MOORE, HENTZ & NASH Wholesale Commission Florists. 65 and 57 Watt 26th St. NEW YORK CITY. Advice ol sale note daily. Statement and check weekly. All consignments, large or small, receive the same attention. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. VIOLETS. WILLIAM GHORMLEY, VIOLETS. i Wholesale " i^fcii^iwi ipiiwiiiwifcfc ■ ^ Commission • Daily Receiver and Shipper of Fresh Cut Flowers. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valiey, Clirysantliemums. Telephones 2100 and 2200 Madison Square. 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY. JOHN YOUNG tpiolal American Beauties, Sarpassing Carnations, Lily of the Valley, Orchids, And all Seasonable Flowetl. 61 Weat 28th St., NBW TOBK. Tel. 1905 Madlion Sq. THE RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets and Carnations •ROWERS and BUYERS make a note of thii. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER^ so West 2gth St., New Tork. Telephone 651 Madison Square. Franic Mlinang from 6 a. m. to 5. p. m. 55-57 W. 26th St. NEW YORK. Cat Flower Exchange, Phone 299 Madison Square. ESTABLISHED 1872. JOHN J. PERKINS, COMMISSION FLORIST, Solicits Consignments or Shipping Orders. Satisfaction given in both. Tel. 956 Madison Sq. 116 W. 30th St.. N«w York. Alto 48 W. 301h St. Bonnot Bros. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. 66 and S7 W. 26th St, N«>w Vnrk Cut Flower Exchange. I^CW ■ wrii. OPEN 6:0O A. M. An Unequalled Outlet for Consigned Flowers. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly & ScliBnck NEV YORK aTY, 38 W. 28th Street, Cut riower Exchange. New Telephone No, 798 A 79S Madison Sq. Wbol^ale pbwer/larKgj^ New York. July 29. Roses. Beauty, Edgely, best 8.00@2''.00 medium 3.00® 6.00 culls 50® 2.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 50® 5. DO " Meteor, Golden Gate 51® 4.00 Liberty .50® 5.00 Carnations 50® 2.00 Lily of the valley 2.U0@ 3.00 Lilies 5.00® 8.00 Smilai 10.00@12.no Adiantum 35® .75 " Croweauum , l.O0@I25 Asparagus 35.0o@50.0u " Sprengeri, doz. bun. 2.0O@3.OO Sweet peas per bund. bun.l.O0®3 OO Cattleyas 30 0n@60.0O Gladioli 40© 3.0i) Asters -75® 1.00 Tuberoses, spikes 2.00® 3.O0 Charles Mlillang WHOLESALE FLORIST, Conservatory connected from which can ship ferns and decorative plants promptly 50 West 29th St. NEW YORK Tel. 2230 Madison Square. It is good business policy ti. tt at ^^ e^^ cfi^ to mention the American Florist .rwhen writing to an advertiser. FORD BROS. Receivers and Shippers of FRESH FLOWERS, HI West 30tli St., NEW YOBK. Telephone 157 Madison Squara. REPRESENTING EMINENT GROWERS. JuiiusLang 53 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. COMMISSION DEALER in FLOWERS Telephone 280 Madison Square. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, Wholesale Commission florist, A full supply dally of the choicest New York and New Jersey FLOWERS. 52 W. 29tlt Straet, NEW YORK CITY Telephone 1738 Madison Square. NEW YORK GUT FLOWER GO. 55 and 57 West 26th St., WHOLESALE FLORISTS, Dally Reports. Weekly Payment*. ' 223?5.T,o- s,. J. A. MILLANG, 2034 Madison Sq. MASASm. Hicks & Grawbuck, WHOLESALE ELORISTS. Tel. 3660-3661 Main. 108 livingston St.. BROOKLYN, N. Y. EDW. C. HORAN, 55 WEST 28TH STREET, Telephone 421 Madison Square. .NEW YORK. CUI F LOWERS AI W HOLESALE. 14 The American Florist. Aug. I, INTERNATIONAL FLOWER DELIVERY. NEW YORK. Steamer Gifts Orders for flowers in any form carefully filled and delivered by special messenger on board any steamer on day of departure from New York. THOS. YOUNG, JR. 43 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. NEW YORK. SIEBRECHT & SON, WINDSOR ARCADL Fifth av e.. NEW YORK. Choicest Flowers and Decorative Work. We, make, a specialty of Steamer Deliveries. Order by mail or tclegfraph, giving explicit directions. Nursery and Greenhouses at New Rochelle. NEW YORK. =THE= Rosary, East 34th Street, NEW YORK CITY. Prepared to execute and deliver promptly on board out-going steamships, orders for flowers or designs, transmitted by mail or telegraph from florists in any part of the country. PHILADELPHIA. i Steamer Delivery SCHOOL and COLLEGE EXERCISES and all occasions where CHOICE f LOWERS KL„. Florists at a distance can have orders well executed and promptly delivered by H. H. BATTLES, 108 So. 12th St.. PHILADELPI1IA, PA. ST. LOUIS. Fred. C. Weber, FLORIST, 4326-4328 Olive St., SL LOUIS. MO. Established 1873, Long Dist. 'Phone Lindell 196 M It IS good business policy ^ ^ ^ to mention the e^ 6?" e^ American Florist when writing to an advertiser. PASSENGER STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS. The tables herewith give the echeduled time of departure of ocean etearashlps carry- ing first-clBgg passengers from the principal American and foreign portn. covering the space of two weekH from date of this insueofthe AMERICAN FLORIST. Much disappointment often results from attempts to forward tiowers for 8t«>amer delivery by express, to the care of the ship's steward or otherwise. The carriers of these packages are nofc lufreqaently refused adiulsHlon on board and even those delivered on board are not al^vays certain to reach the parties for whon3 they were Intended. Hence llorlnis In Interior cliles liaving orders for the delivery of flowers to passengers nn oat-goIng steamers are advUed to Intrust the fllUng of sach orders to some reliable florist In the port of departure, who understands the necessary details and fornnalltles and has the facilities for attending to it properly. For the addresses of such hrnas we refer our readers to the advertisenaents on this page : FROM TO STEAMER *LINE DAY DUE ABOUT New York Liverpool Lucania 1 Sat. Aug. 8, 3:00 p. m. Aug. 14 New York " Etruria 1 Sat. Aug. 16, 10:00 a. m. Aug. 21 New York Glasgow Laurentian 2 Thur. Aug. 13, 1:00 p. m. Aug. 28 New York Hamburg Moltke 3 Thur. Aug. 6, 9:00 a. m. New York " Graf Waldersee 3 Sat. Aug. 8, 6:10 a. m. New York Copenhagen United States 4 ^Ved.Aug. 5, New York London Minnehaha 6 Sat. Aug. 8, 5:30 a. m. Aug. IS New York Southampton Ma'quette 6 Fri. Aug. 14, 9:00 a. m. New York Glasgow Furnessia 6 Sat. Aug. 8, Noon. New York '• Astoria 6 Sat. Aug. 15, Noon. New York Liverpool Teutonic 7 Wed. Aug. 5, Noon. Aug. 12 New York •• Arabic 7 Fn. Aug. 7, 5:00 p. m. New York Germanic 7 Wed. Aug. 12, Noon. Aug. 20 New York '• Cedric 7 Fn. Aug 14, 9:00 a. m. New York Southampton New York 8 Wed. Aug. 5, 10:00 a. m. New York " Philadelphia 8 Wed. Aug. 18, 10:00 a. m. New York Antwerp Zeeland 9 Sat. Aug. 8, 10:00 a. m. Aug. 17 New York " Finland 9 Sat. Aug. 16, 10:00 a. m. Aug. 2* New York Havre La Touraine 10 Thur. Aug. 6, 10:00 a. m. New York " La Champagne 10 Thur. Aug. 13, 10:00 a. m. New York Rotterdam Potsdam 11 Wed. Aug. 6, 10:00 a. m. Aug. 14 New York *' Statendam 11 Wed. Aug. 12, 10:00 a. m. New York Genoa Umbria 12 Tues. Aug. 4, 11:01 a. m. New York • ' Lombardia 12 Tues. Aug. 11, 11:00 a. m. New York *' Lahn 13 Sat. Aug. 15, 11:00 a. m. Aug. 37 New York Bremen K. Wil. Der Grosse 13 Tues. Aug. 4, 10:00 a. m Aug. U New York '* Barbarossa 13 Thur. Aug. 6, 10:00 a. m. Aug. 17 New York " Kronprinz Wilh. 13 Tues. Aug. 11, 7:00 a. m. Aug. 18 New York " Grosser Kurfuerst 13 Thur. Aug. 13, Noon. Aug. 23 New York Naples Roma 14 Mon. Aug. 3. Aug. IS Boston Genoa Cambroman 15 Sat. Aug. 8, 10:30 a. m. Boston Liverpool New England 15 Thur. Aug. 6, 9:00 a. m. Aug. 13 Boston *' Mayflower 15 Thur. Aug. 13, 1:00 p.m. Aug. 20 Boston " Canadian 16 Sat. Aug. 8, 10:iO a. m. Boston • ' Cestrian 16 Sat. Aug. 15, 2:30 p. m. San Francisco. . . Yokohama Siberia 17 Sat. Aug. 8. 1:00 p. m. Aug. 27 San Francisco. . . Sidney Ventura 18 Thur. Aug. 6, 2:00 p. m. Aug. 28 San Francisco. . . Honolulu Alameda 18 Sat. Aug. 15, 11:00 a. m. Aug. 21 San Francisco. . . Tahiti Mariposa 18 Sat. Aug. 15, 11:00 a. m. Aug. 27 Montreal Liverpool Parisian 19 Sat. Aug. 8, 5:00 a. m. " Pretorian 19 Sat. Aug. 15. 6:00 a. m. Montreal Glasgow Sicilian 19 Wed. Aug. 6, Daylight. Vancouver Yokohama Empres.s of Japan 20 Mon. Aug. 17, Sept. 31 ,, Olympia Tacoma Tosa Maru 21 21 22 Mon. Aug. 3, Thur. Aug. 13, Sat. Aug. 8, a. m. Aug. 19 Aug, 80 Aug, 24 Seattle *1 Cunard; 2 Allen-State; 3 Hamburg-American; 4 Scandinavian-American; 5 Anchor Line; 6 Atlantic Transport; 7 White Star; 8 American; 9 Red Star; 10 French; 11 Holland-American; 12 Italian Royal Mail; 13 North German Lloyd; 14 Fabre; 15 Dominion; 16 Leyland; 17 Occidental and Oriental; 18 Oceanic; 19 Allan; 20 Can. Pacific Ry.; 21 N. Pacific Ry.; 22 Hongkong-Seattle. LONDON. COMMISSIONS CARRIED OUT in LONDON or any part of Great Britain. Messrs. WILLS & SEGAR will attend to any commission from American florists for the supply of Cut Flowers, Birthday Flowers, Bouquets, High Class Floral Designs, etc , to their clients who may be traveling in England. UUli I V P CCPAD Court Florist! totals VVILLo Ob OLuAn, Malesty. The King. ROYAL EXOTIC NURSERY. Teleobams, Onslow Crescent. South Kensington. Flobculo, London. LONDON. ENGLAND. INDIANAPOLIS. Bertermann Bros. Co., FLORISTS, 241 Massachusetts Ave., INDIANAPOLIS, IND, NEW YORK. ALEX. McCONNELL, 546 Fifth Avenue. cor. 45th SLN.W. New Yofk Gtv TELEGRAPHIC Orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all princi- pal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or en- trusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsew^here receive special atten- tion. Cable Address: ALEXCONNELL. WESTERN UNION CODE. TELEPHONE CALLS: 340 and 341 38th Street. CHICAGO. A. LANGE, 47-51 Monroe Street, -^. CHICAGO. BEST FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS. PLEASE MENTION US TO OUR ADVERTISERS. igo3. The American Florist. 15 INTERNATIONAL FLOWER DELIVERY. STEAMSHIPS LEAVE FOREIGN PORTS. FROM TO STEAMER *LINE DAY DUE ABOUT Liverpool Boston Saxonia 1 Tues. Aug. H, Aug. 18 Liverpool " Campania 1 Tues. Aug 8, Aug. 14 Liverpool " Umbria 1 Tues. Aug. IS, Aug. 21 Liverpool " Majestic 7 Wed. Aug. 6, 6:00 p. m. Liverpool " Celtic 7 Fri. Aug. 7, 5:00 p. m. Liverpool " Oceanic 7 Wed. Aug. 12, 5:00 p. m. Aug. 19 Liverpool *' Cymbric 7 Fri. Aug. 14, 5:00 p. m. Aug. 20 Liverpool Montreal Canada IS Wed. Aug. 5, Liverpool " Kensington 15 Wed. Aug. 12, Liverpool Boston Columbus IS Thur. Aug. 6, Liverpool " Commonwealth 15 Thur. Aug. 13, Aug. 20 Liverpool " Devonian 16 Fri. Aug. 7, Liverpool *' Winifredian 16 Fri. Auk. 14, Liverpool Montreal Bavarian 19 Thur. Aug. 6, Liverpool •' Ionian 19 Thur. Aug. 13. New York Columbia 5 Sat. Aug. 8, Glasgow " Ethiopia 5 Thur. Aug. 13, Mongolian Sardegna 2 Sat. Aug. IS, Aug. 24 Genoa .. 12 Mon. Aug. 3, '* Citta di Napoli Liguria 12 12 Mon. Aug. 10, Mou. Aug. 17, Aug. 27 Genoa Boston New York Vancouver St. Louis 15 8 Sat. Aug. 8, Sat. Aug. 8, Noon. Southampton... Southampton " New York 8 Sat. Aug. IS, Noon. Southampton — '♦ Manitou 6 Wed. Aug. 12, :: Minnetonka Minneapolis Vaderland 6 6 9 Sat. Aug. 8, Sat. Aug. 15, Sat. Aug. 8, 1:00 p. m. Aug. 24 Antwerp Antwerp *' Kroonland 9 Sat. Aug. 16, 3:00 p. m. Aug. 24 Hamburg ** Bluecher 3 Thur. Aug. 6, Hamburg '• Patricia 3 Sat. Aug. 8, Aug. 17 Hamburg " Au^uste Victoria 3 Thur. Aug. 18, Havre '* La Savoie 10 Sat. Aug. 8, Havre " La Bretagne 10 Sat. Aug. 15, Aug. 23 Copenhagen " Oscar n 4 Wed. Aug. 12, Rotterdam " Noordam 11 Sat. Aug. 8, Rotterdam " Rotterdam 11 Sat. Aug. 16, Sidney SanFrancisco Sonoma 18 Mon. Aug. 17, Sept. 7 Hongkong Yokohama Gaelic 17 Tues. Aug. 4, Aug. IS Hongkong " Hongkong Maru 17 Fri. Aug. 14, Aug. 25 Hongkong Empress of China 20 Wed. Aug. 5, Aug. 14 Hongkong " Athenian 20 Wed. Aug. 12, Aug. 22 Hongkong " lyo Maru 22 Tues. Aug. 11, Aug. 24 Yokohama Seattle Riojun Maru 22 Tnes. Aug. U, Aug. 26 Sidney Vancouver Moana 20 Mon. Aug. 10, Sept. 3 New York Kaiser Wilh. II Koenigin Louise 13 13 Tues. Aug. 11, Sat. Aug. 8, Aug. 18 Bremen Aug. 18 Genoa " Hohcnzollern 13 Thur. Aug. 13, Aug. 26 ' See steamship list on opposite page. C HRYSaNTHEMUMS. ESTELLE, (Altick) $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100 Lady Fitzwygram, white and yellow, Lady Harriet 4.00 per 100 Willowbrook, Timothy Eaton and Col. Appleton 3.00 per 100 From 2-inch pots. Carnation Cuttings in the New and Standard Varieties. Please mention the American Florist when writing. PRIMROSES. Per 100 Chinese, 2- inch pots. July J2.00 Obconica, Alba and Rosea 2.00 Forbesi. "Baby" 2.00 Paper White Narcissus Grandiflora, Sept. 1. 1.00 ASPARAGUS. Per 100 Sprengeri, 2-inch pots, Ready August 20th . . .$2.00 Plumosus Nanus 2.50 Pansy Seed, Non Plus Ultra, ready August 1st, per oz S4.00 CASH. JOS. N. CURNINCHIM, Delaware, 0. The P. R. WILLIAMS CO, '%^ri:xolesa^le moirists^ CLEVELAND, OHIO. When writing to any of the adver- tisers on this page please mention the American Florist. 25,000 CANNAS, Field Clumps for fall. Low, Batt Sorta. Write for prices. :i5,(J00 A'iolets for Fall. Pot and Field Stock, ¥3 and *4 per 100, 25,000 Shrubs, Vines and Bulbs for catalogue trade. Send for list. BENJ. CONNELL, West Crova, Pa NATIONAL FLORISTS Board of Trade, OHices: 56 Pine St., NEW YOr^K. CREDIT REFERENCE BOOK. A subscription to our Credit. List will cost you CIO a year, and it may save you $100 the first month. SPECIAL REPORTS. We make a specialty of this part of our work, and spare neither trouble nor money to get for our clients the very latest and most reliable information as to the standing of any person concerning whom inquiries are made. COLLECTIONS. We collect slow and doubtful accounts. Why not go through your books at once, and send us all the claims that are in arrears? Call and see us when you are in the city. GENTLEMEN AND FLORISTS Are youall at the beach or gone to the parks for a nice time? If so, 1 hope you are enjoying yourselves, and that you will remember me when you return. I have nice Hardy Cut Ferns. Fancy and Dagger for 50c per 1000. Fine Sphag- num Moss. B.'ic per bbl. Bouquet Green Festooning. 5c per yard. Laurel Festooning. 4^c per yard. Chnatmas Trees, by the carload or in small lots. Remember me when you return from your vacation and address all letters or dispatches or telephonei to THOS. ^OLLINS. Box 241 HINSDALE, MASS. BARDY CUT FERNS. Write for Prices. FAMCY DACCER L.B.BRAGl)E,"r' Oldest, largest and most reliable dealer In U. S. Mr, Braguewilihave an exhibit at the Convention Hall. Brilliant IJronze, 75c per 1000, in 3000 lots or more. FERNS, fancv. S1.25 per lOflO. Dagitr, *1.00 per 1000. Green Sheet Mou, mh!^ per bbi. sack. Spaghnum Most, *1."5 per large bale. Florists' supplies of every description. Tel. 597 Madison L, J. KRESHOVER, Square. 110-112 W. 27th St., New York. Geo. Wittbold Co., 1667 Buckingham PI., CHICAGO, ILL. Send for Price List on all Palms and Ferns ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI 12.00 per 100; *15 00 per 1000, from rose pots, to close out. Order at once. M.50 per 100; *12 50 per 1000, from small pots. Only a few thousand left. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Always mention the American Flo- rist when writing to advertisers. 16 The American Florist. Aug. /, The gBEE) TRaiDE. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. S. F. Willard. Pres ; J. Charles McCullough, First Vice-1'res.i IJ. E. Kendol. Cleveland, C, Sec'y and Treas. Twentv-seoond annual convention St. Louis, Mo., June, 1904. Onion Sets at Chicagfo. Hail did practically no damage to this crop, there being no acreage in the path of the storm. Pulling the crop is now in active progress and the sets look good and of excellent size. Budlong & Company, the largest growers at Chicago, report a larger crop than usual and do not anticipate any advance over prices of an average season. Holland Seed Crop Conditions. SPECIAL, JULY 18, 1903. Cauliflower, all very good. Cabbage, the white sorts, medium, the late sorts are bad, the early ones some- what better; red, medium; Savoy, fair. Brussels sprouts and kale, good. Turnip, almost total failure. Swedes, fairly good. Kohlrabi, little planted, crop medium. Mangel wurzel, little planted, crop good. Beet, Crosby, small crop; Early Egyptian, half the usual amount planted, but that is good. Carrot, good. Parsnip, good. Borage, middling. Corn salad, fair. Parsley, good. Sorrel, bad. Salsify, fair. Radish, early and summer sorts, medium; winter varieties, very small. Celeriac, middling. Thyme, fair. Spinach, three-fourths of a crop, no seed carried over. Peas very good. Beans, very back- ward; Broad Windsor, middling. FLOWER SEEDS. Nasturtium, dwarf mixed, short. Mignonette, short. Myosotis, short. Candytuft, mixed, probably short. Pansy, all colors, mixed, good. Meeting of D. Landreth & Sons' Creditors. Philadelphia, July 24.— A meeting of the creditors of the firm of D. Landreth & Sons was held July 20 and a committee of three, representing the creditor banks and merchandisecreditors, was appointed to investigate the books and affairs of the firm and to make a report of its con- dition as well as to suggest and recom- mend such plan of settlement as might in their judgment be for the best interest of all the creditors without distinction or preference, and by which more could be realized than by proceedings under the insolvent laws or in bankruptcy. The committee respectfully reports that it has made an examination of the books of the firm and an investigation of its condition, which it respectfully submits. The follow- ing assets are submitted: As a goinfi concern $134,197.36 Estimated value at forced sale. . 53,645.98 Liabilities, unsecured . 123,946 64 Real estate consisting of farm lands in Penn- sylvania, Kuw Jersey and Virginia, mortgaged for $155,000, not considered of Kreatev value than would cover the mortgaged indebtedness. The committee is of the opinion, upon all facts, that if the firm of D. Landreth & Sons is forced into bankruptcy there cannot be realized for creditors more than fifteen to twenty per cent of their claims, while if allowed to continue on the plan recoiinnended are of the opinion that fifty per cent will be realized on the settlement notes. The committee therefore recom- mends that the creditors accept in settle- inent fifty per cent of their respective claims in four notes of the firm, to be dated the first day of August, 1903, pay- able without interest as follows. Twenty per cent payable April 1, 1904. Ten pe'r cent payable October 1. 1904. Ten per rent ijayable April 1. 1905. Ten percent payable July 15. 1905. The report of the committee is further endorsed by the following letter: Philadelphia, July 23. 1903. We have been informed of the condition of the financial affairs of the old seed establishment of David Landreth A Sons, and believe the plan that firm suggests of settling their debts on a basis of fift\' per cent, without interest, by four notes— twent\ per cent on 1st April and ten per cent on 1st October, 1st April and 15th July— to be the most practical tettlement which can be offered by tliera, as also by far the most satisfactory, because the most profitable settlement the credi- tors can obtain. As seed merchants and creditors ourselves we. without any legal or moral obligations as to the plan, suggest its prompt acceptance by all con- cerned. J. 51. Thorbuen & Co., New Yorlc, Joseph H. Breck ^t Sons, Boston, \V. Atlee Borpee a Co., Philadelphia, Johnson A Stokes, Philadelphia, T. \V. \V()od a Sons. Richmond. Va., J. M. MtCuLLOUGH'a Sons. Cincinnati, O., J. B. Ri( K seed Co., Cambridge. N. Y. The attorneys representing D. Land- reth & Sons urge that the creditors accept the recommendation of the committee at once, as the carrying out of the proposed settlement is dependent on its immediate acceptance by the creditors. Council Bluffs, Ia. — Defective water pipes on the second floor of the Shugart & Ouren Seed Company's building, at the corner of Broadway and Br\ant street, caused a small loss a few days ago. The rear part of the first floor was entirely flooded. The water started run- ning through the night and was not dis- covered until the store was opened in the morning. Manitowoc, Wis. — Plans have been accepted by the Manitowoc Seed Com- pany for a new brick building which will have a frontage of sixty feet and will be used as a warehouse and for the offices of the company. J. E. WooDBRiDGE Tracy, of the United States Agricultural Department, will return to England when he has "explored" the continent. Portland, Ore.— The capital stock of the Portland Seed Company has been increased to $75,000. Favorable rains have fallen in the Minnesota potato districts since our last issue. FlowerW SWEET PEAS Seed for forcing only. ZVOLANEK'S CHRI-^TMaS— Pink. FLORENCE DE^ZeR Pure White. Price— One pkt., 75i;; 1 U>., *3.50 mailed free. Not less than 75c worth will be sold. Sold only in my original packet, with directions. Stock seed of this variety is carefully selected in my greenhouses from stems over 14 inches long.* Thesf two vuriRtles, if sowed the first part of September, will bloom for Christmas. When planted in December, after latest 'mums, will bloom in February. New crop ready middle of August. Orders booked now and filled in rotation. ANT. C. ZVOLSNEK, GRAND VIEW, N. J. Money Orders: Sommerville, N. J. BULBS! BULBS! For forcing and planting outside for cut bloom. Narcissus— Per 1000 Tulips— Per 1000 Barni Gonspicuua..?3 50 La Keine $3.25 Henrv Irving 13.75 Chrvsolora 6.35 Sir Watkin 8.75 Cottage Maid.. .. 6.25 P. Ornatus 3.50 Yellow Prince. . . 5.55 Princeps 3.00 U. D. Parma 4.00 Grandee 750 Bouton d'Or 5.00 Double Daffndills.. 7.50 May Flowering. . 5.00 Special lower prices for 10,000 lots, and all other Narcissi, Tulips and other Bulbs 'quoted for per return post. Terms: Net c.tsn on shipment. All packing free. W. W. PACEY, Wisbech, Eng. Notice! Gyclamen Persicum Splendens Giganteum. The finest strain in the world, in four true colors, (August Seedlings) extra well grown plants from" 3Vi-inoh pots J5.00 per 100: $45.00 per 1000. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED. EAST STROUDSBURG. PA. PAUL MADER, Pansies THE JENNINGS STRAIN. NEW CROP. Large Flowering and most beautiful colors -n great variety. Finest mixed trade packet ol" 3.00U seeds, $1.00; ^ pkt., 50c; 1 Oz , $5.00; 2 Oz., $9.00; 3 Oz., $12.00; separate colors in blue, black, red. white and yeiiow , 50c trade pkt. Cash with order. E. B. JENNINGS, Grower of ' as possible to the International Horticultural Establisliment, LIBOIRE VAN STEENKISTE, 223 Chaussee de Bruges, GHENT, BELGIUM. Catalogue free on application. Orchids! j^ Arrived in fine condition. Cattleya Citrina, Kpidendrum Nemorale, E. Vitellinum Majus, Odontoglossurn Citrosmum. O. Maculatum, O. Reichenheiinii, Oncidiura Cavendishianum, O. Orniihorhynchum, O. Tigrinura Unguiculatum, O. Varicosura Roeersii, Phala^nopsis Ama- bilis and P. Schilleriana. Write for prices. Lager & Hurrell, summit, n. j. Orchid <;r»»\vers and Importers. J. DIJKHUIS & CO. BOSKOOP-HOLLAND. QUALITY. QUANTITY. Ask our prices for AZALEAS, RHODODENDRONS, PEONIES, KOSES, HARDY EVERGREENS, CLEMATIS, Eto. Price List Frse on Application. Bay Trees THE FINEST AT DESMETBROS., GHENT, Belgium. Special price list on application. igo3. The American Florist. 19 ;ggg;^?saagggg: M B&ASpecialtie$ Bay Trees, Box Wood. Palms, hvergreens, Eic. WRITE FOR FALL CATALOGUE. BOBBINK & ATKINS, \ >Ki RUTHERFORD, N. J. n|i SSS:^gaS§Sgg2?gSg?gg333ggsaS) Don't Miss This. GERANIUMS— Do you wish to secure stock ol' the following suberb bedders: S. A. Nutt, Jeaa Viaud, Mrs. E. G. Hill, BeautePoitevine, AlphonseRiccard.Mme. Buchner. StroDg plants from 2M-inch pots at rootpd cutting prices. ^1.50 per 100; J115.00 per 1000. SMILAX— Stronc 2H-inch plants, $1.35 per 100: $10.00 per 1000. FUCHSIAS— Four leading sorts, 2-incli, J1.25 per 100. The W. T. Buckley Plant Co., Springfield, HI. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. E.J.Spangler&Go. 507 LUDLOW STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Established in 1860. Manufacturers of Bags, Tags and Envelopes, Printed or Plain. SEEDSMEN'S SEED and CATALOGUE BAGS A SPECIALTY. If it's a Spangler Bag it's a good bag. FRANKEN BROS., Special Growers and Dealers of Dutch Bulbs for Florists and Private Gardeners SEND FOR PRICE.S. Box 311, LAKE FOREST, ILL. FRANKEN BROS., Send to THE MOON For J Trees, Shrubs, Vines Your I and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free. THE WM. H. MOON OO. Morrisville, Pa. Please mention the American Florist when writing. The Royal Tottenliam Nurseries, Ltd. DtDEMSVAART, near ZWOILE, NtrHERlANDS. Headquarters for Hardy Perennials, Peonies, Iris Germanictt and Kaempteri. Anemones, Phlo-V Desussttta. choice Alpine plants. Hardy Ericas, Tritoma, Hardy Ferns, Delphiniums. Novelties in this line a specialty. Conifers (special young stock). Hydrangeas, Rhododendrons and Azaleas. We grow also some 8 acres of Daffodils. Special quotations toward April. Ask for Catalogue. Wben in Europe come and see us and inspect our extensive Nurseries. Gouda is our railroad depot. HARDY. FANCY ORNAMENTAL NURSERY STOCK. J. Blaauw & Co., BOSKOOP. HOLLAND. Catalogue free on demand. Headquarters for the famous ColoradoBlue Spruces, purest, bluest strain PUase mention the A merican Florist when writing. Freesia Refracta Alba. 13 100 ^8 to Va-inch 10c; $ .50 H to ''g-inch l.^c; .75 ■'8-in. to extra size 30c; 1.00 1000 *4.0J H.03 9.00 CALLA ETHIOPICA, WHITE. E.xtra fine center shoots. 1 to 5-inch circumference. .8 .65; 4.50 4 to 6-inch '■ ..$.75; 5.50 5 to 7-inch " .. 1.00; 7.,50 Monster 1.75; 10.00 Prices for Freesias and Callas Include delivery. LILIUM HARRISII. BERMUDA. 6x7-inch % .60; 3.75 6.\7-inch 75; 4.35 7\9-inch 1.00; 8.00 SiNll-inch 3.00; 15.00. 40.C0 .SO 00 70.00 33.00 40.00 73.00 SEASONABLE SEEDS. Kresh crop Smila«, |ikt. 10c; oz. 25i-; lb. .$2.50. Fri'sh crop Shasta Daisy, most profli.-ible Flo- rists' Cut Flower, Ic0seeds35c; 1000. $3.00. Asparagus Sprengeri. 100 seeds 20c: 1000. %\m. Primula Sinensis Fimb . pure white, white with yellow eye, rose crimson, blue, 100 seeds." 2i5c; 1000 seeds $1.75 All colors nii.\ed, 100 seeds 20c; 1000, $I..50 Cineraria. Hybrid Grindillorum. pkt. i5c; 5 pkts. $1.00. Maxima or the Dwarf sort. Calceolaria finest, tigered mottled Hybrids, pkt. 35c; 5 pkts. $1.00. Tall or Dwarf growing. PANSIES, Berger's Neveriail Mixture. Put up l»v ourselves from finest str;iin, all colors, all sort.. Try it. 1000 seeds, 25c; 5000, $1.00. Gassier. IJugnot, Odier, Trimardeau, any other named sorts or any color, separate pkt. lOOO seeds, 3.5c; 5000 seeds, $1.00. Send for our new 1903-04 Catalogue. It will interest you. H. H. BERGER d, CO. 14 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. Calla Bulbs NOW READY. THEY ARE FINE THIS YEAR. Per 100 Per 1000 I Per 100 Per 1 COO 1 to l>4-iDch diameter $3.50 $30.00 2 to 3'/4-inch diameter 7.00 65.00 1!4 to 2-inch diameter 5.00 45.00 | Prepaid to your city at above prices cash. CALIFORNIA CARNATION CO., LoomlS, Cal. ^ Begonia Gloire de Lorraine r Begonia Gloire de Lorraine Nana Compacta OUR IMPROVED VARIETY AWARDED A SILVER MEDAL By The Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Plants of either sort from 2H-inch pots, $15.00 per ICO; $140.00 per 1000 Delivery July and August. All orders east of the Mississippi River will be sent prepaid. R.&J.FAR01HAR&CO., 6 and 7 S«. Market Street, BOSTON, MASS. iva:i\.^y{S EXTRA SELECTED GIANT MIGNONETTE. Crop just harvested in good condition. Now is the time to sow it to secure a fine crop from Thanksgiving onwatd. Price, 25c per Packet; $3.00 per Ounce. JOHN N. May, Summit, N. J. A Business Opportunity FOR ADVERTISERS Th e Convention Number, SEND YOUR ADVERTISEMENT NOW... 20 The American Florist. Aug. /. Our pasTiMBS. S. A. F. COMMITTEE ON SPORTS. p J HauswirOi. 237 Michigan avenue, Chicago; C C Polhvonh and F.Sohmeline. Milwaukee. Announcements ot coming contests or other events of interests to our bowling, shooting and sporting readers are solicited and will be given '"iddres?in'^coms''pondence for this department to Wm. .T. Stewart. 79 Milk St.. lioston Mass.; Robt. Kift. 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa.; or to tbe American Florist Co., i24 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. At Chicago. The game between the regular team and the "Has-been's," played at Mussey's alleys July 28, resulted in three straight victories for the regulars. Sortie very poor scores were made on both sides. The scores were as follows: TJironiARs 1st 2d 3d Ba^uffl".".: if' if. "^ l^ntt 119 134 14-1 t;„„s ::;.':: 162 171 hs G.Stollery. 18^ ^f 1^ Total 86' 89" '*2 HAS-BEE^8. 1st 2d 3d Hauswirth 130 80 53 Benthey j™ j* jgj Sfnv;;;:;:::::;::::::::::::-:::::,|6 loi ni WiS^son::;:'":::::::;;:':::-":-"i2^ <^ ^ Total 684 807 740 Omaba. ANNUAL OUTING AT COURTLAND BEACH.— BATHING, BOWLING, ETC.— THE LADIES BREAK ALL RECORDS FOR LOW BOWL- ING SCORES.— TRADE QUIET BUT PRICES HOLD UP WELL.— CARNATIONS SOON TO BE BENCHED. An event which many of the florists of this locality will remember for many days has come "and gone, namely the third annual picnic. This was held at Court- land Beach, East Omaha, on Thursday, July 23, and from every point of view was a decided success. Many attractions outside of the picnic itself drew an extra large attendance, and the day being perfect, bathing on the sandy beach was indulged in by many. A lunch by the Nebraska Florists' Club was served at 7:15 p. m., after which a match game at bowling was in order, Lewis Henderson's side being defeated. The ladies also indulged in this pastime, and the com- petition was a close one as to who could make the lowest score, in which Miss Clara Hildebrand, of Hess & Swo- boda, won the prize by making a score of 24 in ten frames. After the games a steamer ride and the vaudeville circus were enjoyed and at 11:30 p. m. the party started for home, all having enjoyed the event to the fullest extent. The president of the club is in Berlin at present, and the writer is sure he will regret having missed the outing. Trade is of a very quiet order, but prices hold up better than a year ago. Owing to very favorable weather the carnations in ' the field are making splendid growth. Benching will start about August 1. Grippe, Jr. Indianapolis. John Bertermann, who always shows due regard for his outer appearance, recently invested in a panaraa hat, and to avoid giving it a drenching the other night remained on the owl car and passed by his home four times, traveling sixteen miles between Irvington and Mount Jackson. When he finally arrived home, the electric light shone on some other person's 98-cent straw hat which he had been wearing instead of his own expen- sive headpiece. The wedding of Clarence R. Green and Miss Ehzaheth C. Stephens took place July 22. Mr. Green and wife will be at home after September 1 at 3507 N. Sen- ate avenue. John Bertermann and family, together with I. Bertermann and wife, will leave for Michigan next week. Wm. Billingsly will carry destruction to the fish in the Kankakee river. John Riemann and family will spend the summer at Broad Ripple. Ed. Bertermann is enjoying his vaca- tion in some rustic place. F. Conway has returned from a trip to his old Kentucky home. Mr. Hasselman and family have gone to the lakes. H. J. Seattle, Wasli. A PROMINENT BUSINESS PLACE CHANGED HANDS. — NEW PLANS OF MALMO & COM- PANY. The retail store at 916 Second avenue, for the past ten years operated by the Malmo Seed and Floral Company, has been sold to the Pacific Seed and Floral Company. The new firm is under the management of A. L. Aabling and J. Anthon, whose success is assured on account of their long and extensive busi- ness experience in the same line, who will in the future continue the business as heretofore conducted under the able management of C. Malmo, the founder. The well-known florist and seedsman, C. Malmo, under the firm name of Malmo & Company, retains the extensive whole- sale business and mailing trade, together with the warehouses, nurseries and green- houses on the corner of East Pike and Broadway, to which place the main office, as well as the mailing department, has been moved, and where, with superior facilities, orders can be executed even to better satisfaction than heretofore. Peoria, 111. The weather here has been very hot and dry for the last two weeks, but recently there was a welcome rain, which will be a great benefit to all outdoor stock, espe- cially carnations. All the florists report a good trade for the last year and are now busy getting everything ready for the coming season. The carnations in the field are looking fine, the rose stock is all planted and doing well and everyone is looking forward to a good run of trade. C. Loveridge has moved from 321 Main street to 402 Main street, in the Florist block, and has a much better stand than before. k\\ the flower stores in Peoria are now in the one block. Cole Brothers are remodeling nearly all of their houses, replacing their old ones with short-span structures. J. C. Murray is talking of building two new houses for carnations. H. G. WiNAUAC, Ind.— MaryJ. Wittraer has bought out Mrs. Burgel. OUTING OF THE STATEv FLORISTS' ASSOCIATION OF INDIANA. igo3. The American Florist. 21 PHILADELPHIA PALMS. Shrewd palm buyers all agree that August is the best time to secure Decorative Plants. The stock is then extra good value, it can be shipped by freight and it is ready to tempt the first customers who come in the Fall. ^ .^ To meet this demand I have grown a choice lot of Areca Lutescens, Cocos Weddeliana, Kentia Belmoreana and Kentia Forsteriana. Be sure and see them before placing your order elsewhere, j- j- ^ ^ WHOLESALE PRICE LIST FOR THE ASKING. JOSEPH HEACOCK, Wyncote, Pa. Good Fortune is the Ciium ot Industry. DO IT AND DO IT NOW. Lay in a stock of Godfrey Aschmann's ARAUCARIA CXCELSA. it helps to fill your treasury while you sleep. We are Headquarters for this much thought of decorative plant. Our houses are full now ofthe choice April importation (no seedlings) raised in Belgium, from top cuttings only. Here is my lowest quotation; who can beat the stock I offer for the money: S!4-in. pots, S tiers, 8 to 10 in. high, SOc. 5H-in. pots, 3 to 4 tiers, 10 to 12 in. high, 60c. 5H-in. pots, 3 to 4 tiers, 13 lo 15 in. high, 75c. 6-in. pots, 4 to 5 tiers, 16 to 18 in. high, 80c-$l. KENTIA FORSTERIANA, 4 years old, 30 to 36 in. high, hVt-'m- pots, 75c to $1.00. FICUS ELASTICA, imported, 4-inch, 25c. each. Cash with order, please. Phuits .ire shipped iit purchaser's risk. Please state if pots are wanted. WANTED— To buy for cash, Small Boston Forns. Godfrey Aschmann, rofpttTr"of°;:r^fa\lt 1012 Oirtarto Stntt. PHILADELPHIA. PA. Ferns, Palms, Asparagus, Primroses. Pteris Tremula, short hushy stock from 2i.4-inch pots, 12.60 per 100; S20.00 per 1000. Phoenix Carnariensis Palms, excellent values at S1.50 and $i.O0. from 7 and 8-inoh pots. Full line of Kentias and Latanias in all sizes. Aiparagut Sprengeri, 2-ineh pots, $2.00 per 100. Aiparagus Plumosus, 2^-incli pots, *3.50 per 100. Primula Obconica Grandiflnra Alba and Rosea. 2-inch pots, Jt2.00 per 100; 2V4-inch pots, stron;;, S3 00 per 100. Storrs& Harrison Co. PAINSVILLE, O. A FEW GOOD THINfiS YOU WANT. Special low prices on palms to close out. Fice clean stock cool grown and well shaped plants, none better. ARECA LUTESCENS, 3 plants to pot, 4, b and 6-inoh,J35, $40 and 1100 per 100. KENTIA Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 8,4,5 and 6-inch, tl2, 125, t40, tlOO per 100. REX BEGONIA, 2 and 3-incb *4 and 16 per ^-inch, 3-inch and 4-inch. Plumosus, 2'^-inch, 3-inch, 4-inch, 5-inch iind 6-inch. GEO. A. KUHL, "fK." Rose Plants... GOOD, CLEAN, STRONG PLANTS. Per 100 1000 Brldeimaldt, 2i^-iuch $3.00 S25 00 Brldeimaidi, 3-iDch 4.00 3S.0J Metooi-i, 3-inch 450 4.00 M.leort, avi-innh 3.00 25.00 Amarlcan Beaullai, 3-iach, strong, first si z« 6.ro Amirican Btautiu, S-incb, second size 4.00 SMILAX, pxtra strong, 3-inch 1.25 10.00 Lakeview Rose Gardens, JAMESTOWN, N. Y. HAVE YOU TRIED Sterilized Soil Grown Roses Free from club root and other fungus root diseases We offer the following surplus stock made from selected cuttings. 1,300 BEAUTIES, 3-incti $6.00 1,250 LIBERTIES, 3-inch. 8.00 1,1 50 MAIDS, 3-inch 5.OO 900 BRIDES, 3-inch 5.00 ' Ready ior4-1n orbenching. CashorC.O D. J. LCUIS LOOSE. Washington, D.C. I Winter Flowering Roses S FINE HEALTHY STOCK, FROM SELECTED CUTTINGS. 5 SUNRISE. AMERICAN BEAUTY, LA FRANCE. 3-inch pots, S9.00 per 100: 4-inoh pots, $13.00 per 100. 3 BRIDES. MAIDS, GOLDEN GATES. METEORS, SAFRANO, BON SILENE, MME. HOSTE. PAPA ^ GONTIER, 3-inch pots, $7.00 per 100; 4-inch pots, $10.00 per 100. I FINE BUSHY PLANTS IN 3V4 ahd 4-iNCH POTS. I Wg^r:-::;-.-.-:::::: [*i«ooper.oo. ai^°|^-K^^X^*TEs........ i ,,,_,, ^„ ,^ I J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. ^AMWMAMAWMAAAWAAMMWAMAIWWW;t»M»WAWW>MMMI^^ ^American Beauty Plants CHOICE STOCK AT $8.00 PER 100. Carnation Field Plants ''o:e%ants. Lawson. Floriana, Norway, White Cloud, $S 00 per 100. White Bradt and Lilian Pond, ;^I2.00per 100. All plants shipped from Hinsdale, III. BASSETT & WASHBURN 76 Wabash Avenue. CHICAGO. FINISHED PLANTING HAVE A SURPLUS OF FINE THRIFTY ROSES. Per 1000 Per 1000 I'er 1000 31^-inch Bridesmaids $45.00 3-iDch Beauties $35.00 3H-iiicb Perles .fSlhOO 3H-inch Beauties 60.00 3V4-inch Gates 45.00 2-incli Bridesmaids 20 00 3 inch Beauties Sii.OO 3-iuchIvorv 4.5.00 2-inc,h Meteors 30.00 STEVIA. 2-inch. $-33 00; 3% inch, $35.00 per idOO. I CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Cbatauuua Gold, J5.00; Rooted 1 'uttiii^s. Stevia, $13.00 per 1000. Estelle, $3.00 per lOU. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Yellow Eaton, Liger, Our selection standard var. 3i4-in. $25 00 per 1000 Rii-hardson. rooted cuttings, $15.00 per 100. | Ourseiection rooted cuttings, $U.0O per KOO. Special Discount on Large Orders. Extra Strong. From 3^-lnch pots. American Beauty, per 100 $10.00 Golden Gate, per 100 8.00 H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. SMILAXand BEAUTIES CHEAP. 500 Beautiei, 3^-inch pots, well branched. $6.00 per 100. 2000 Smilax. 3!4-inch, stocky plants, $3.00 per IIO. CASH WITH ORDER. Quality of plants guarantead. ROSEMONT GARDENS, """^r"'- Rose Plants... FINE STOCK OF QUEEN OF EDGtLY 2^4, 3 and 4-inch pots. Write for prices. EDWIN LONSDALE, Wyndmeor.Chutnut Hill. PHIUDELPHI*. CLEARANCE SALE Rose Plants. 1000 American Beauty Plants, 3-inch, $35.00 per 1000 4000 Meteor PlanU. 3-inch iS.OO per 1000 1500 Meteor Plants. 3!4-lnch 30.00 per 1010 FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO. BRANT & NOE. MAIDS... 275 Maid Roses, out of 4-inch pots. A No. 1 stock, selected for my own use; the lot for $30.00. R. J. WILSON, Troy, N. Y. C»j?o-ve, 111. Rose Plants.. FROM 3-INCH POTS. Strong. Per 100 lOOO American Beauty $6.00 $55.00 Brides 4.00 35.00 Golden Gate 4.00 35.OO Ivory 3.50 30.00 Michael Wiuandy, Qreenhouses: 406 DBVON AVENUE, CHICAGO. ILL. Tel. 642 Rogers Park. Strong Forcing Roses Brides. Maids, G. Gates, Meteors, 3-inch, $4.50 per 100: $40.00 per 1000. Ivory. Meteors, very strong, 3-iu., $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. Brides Maids. Golden Gates, 2H-inch, $2.50 per 100; $i2.50 per 1000. The above stock is strong and healthy, in first- class order to plant. You will flml it strong value at these prices. W. H. GULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, 111. li' Regan Printing House CATALOGUES Nursery 5eed Florists' 87-91 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO. It is good business policy .to mention the ^^^ flp^ ft^^ American Florist When you write to an advertis«r. 26 The American Florist, Aug. Troy, N. Y. WORK ON NEW CITY PARK PROGRESSING RAPIDLY.— A FIRM DISCONTINUES BUSI- NESS ON ACCOUNT OF LOSS FROM FIRE. — A NEW FLOWER STORE. — AN ALBANY VISITOR HAS ACCIDENT. Work on Prospect Park, the new pleas- ure ground acquired by the city, is being pushed rapidly and much has already been accomplished. A retaining wall has been erected along Congress street, new roads built, and much grading done. Civil Engineer Baltimore, who has charge of the work, recently returned from a trip to various eastern cities, where he inspected the parks in order to obtain information and suggestions for the lay- ing out and maintainance of the park under his charge. Of the $164,000 appropriated by the common council for the purchase of the park property and its improvement, only a small balance of about $1,000 remains unex- pended. Louis Menand, Jr., son of the well known florist on Cemetery avenue, Albany, while in the city a short tirne ago, stumbled on the sidewalk and dis- located his shoulder. The many friends of young Menand hope for his speedy recovery. The firm of Boardman & Smith, at 7 Third street, has discontinued business, having suffered a bad loss through fire a few weeks ago. John H. Duke has opened a flower store at 2006 Fifth avenue in connection with his place on Lake avenue. R. D. Madison, N. J. L. A. Noe, first base, and one of the best players in the Madison base ball fraternity, evidently knows something of the abilities of the Chatham warriors, and when they come to town for a tussle with their Madison friends his money and his sympathy occasionally take divergent paths. Elwood Brant is also a base ball enthusiast of no mean abili- ties. Grand Rapids Violet Stocl(. Imperial M. Louise, Swanley White and Prin- cess of Waies, S35 00 per 1000. Lady Campbell, (20.00 per 1000; 3-inch pots, *I0.00 per 1000. Chry anthemums. Write for list or varieties, 2ii-inoli pots, *;;0 per 1000. Smilax, .tJO per ICOO. CRtBB & HUHTER. Brand Ripids. MJcli. THE PRINCESS OF WALES VIOLET. I have the largest and healthiest stock in the country and am booking orders now for strong young plants for present delivery, at $3.00 per \\Jt>\ $15.00 per 1000. 500 at thousand rates. WILLIAM SIM, Cliftondale. Mass. l.BOO Farfluhar, Imperial and Marie Louise. All sand rooted from clean stock, February and March struck, from 3-inch pots, ready the last of August. Hooking orders now. $3.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. A. 0. THOMPSON. 757 Campbell Avenue. WEST HAVEN, CONN. Please mention the American Florist when writing. PRIMROSES. NIci iMng planlt tram 2H-ln. poK, but varlallu. CHINESE *i.50 per 100; $30. per IQIO. OHCONICAS, Alba and Rosea, ifa.5U per 100; *iO.0fl per UOO. Cash. OECHSUN BROS. Carnation Plants Per 100 1000 Lawson $6.00 $50.00 Guardian Angel 4.00 35.00 Joosl 3.00 25.00 Lord 3.00 25.00 Triumph 4.00 35.00 Higlnbotham 5-00 40.00 Crane 5.00 40.00 Palmer 4.00 35.00 Per 100 1000 Ine $4.00 $35.00 Chicago 5.00 40.00 Hill 5.00 40.00 Queen Louise 5-00 40.00 Norway 5-00 40.00 White Cloud 5.00 40.00 Bradt 5.00 50.00 All plants sold undar exoress condition thai if not satisfactory they ars to ba returned immedlatoty, when money will be refunded. PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., ...CHICAGO. ^BRIDESMAID ROSES? 3-inch \A^ell Established Plants to close them out, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. 1638 West Madison St.. HER MAJESTY, NORWAY, PROSPERITY, AMERHA, GOVERNOR ROOSEVELT, PALMER, GAIETY, ENQUIRER. Write for circular, prices, etc. i CHIMGO CARNATION GO. , Joliet, III, j CARNATIONS i-HoM THE Field. 40,000 Wm. Scott 45,000 Lizzie /VIcQowan 25 000 Mrs. Lawson 5.000 Qenevitve Lord 3,000 Mrs. a n. Bradt 3,000 White Cluud a, 000 Prosp rity 2,000 General flaceo 1,000 Q. H. Crane 1,000 Norway Apply for particulars. GEORGE H. TRAENDLY. Rowiyton. Conn, Carnation Cuttings We are now booking orders for rooted cutungs. List of varieties and prices sent on application. The Cottage Gardens. Queens, L. I. CABNATIONS. Rooted cuttings of all the leading varieties now ready. Also rooted runners of Lady Campbell, Swanley White and Princess of Wales Violets. Send me a list of what you want and get prices. Stock in flne condition. Address Chas. Chadwick, <-. Box 11. Grand Rapids, Mich. Carnations Cheap The Leading Novelties of 1903. The Best Varieties of 1902. All the Standard Sorts. Order your Field-Grown Plants NOW. GEO. HANCOCK & SON. GRAND HAVEN, tMICH. All The Best Carnations Healthy fii'ld plants. Ready after August 10th. Write for Prices. Avoudale, Crane, Lawson, E. Crocker, Queen Louise, Marquis, Peru, Gov. Roosevelt, Pros- perity and White Cloud. • W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Carnations. Healthy field plants. !No stem rot. Law- son, Dorothy, Marquis. Crane. White Cloud, $5 On per 100. Mary Wood, Morning Glorv, Maceo, $4.00 per 100- HENRY BAER, Peoria. III. Mease mention tfte ^m/:rtcun /^u^.'^si ■umm nrrttme CARJNATiONS Extra fine, healthy, field-grown plants. The following varieties ready for immediate planting, $6.00 per UO. Lawson, Prosperity, Crane, Lorna, Guardian Angel, White Cloud, IJradt, Marquis. CHRIS. HANSEN, St. Paul, Minn. SPECIALTIES In Best Varieties ROSESi from 3-incb pots, CARNATIONS, for all delivery, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, SMILAX, VIOLETS. Prices Low. Send for List, WOOD BROTHERS. Fislikill. N.Y. It is good business policy to mention The.... AMERICAN FLORIST When you write to an advertiser. igo3. The American Florist. 27 imx:e>s Their Clock! "Nicoticide" Kills All Bugs -AT- OIVCE>. Mease mention the American Florist when mnting ALL XOVELTIES YOU WANT IN fLORISTS' SIPPLICS. Write for Wholesale Lists to Franz Birnstiel, COBURC, Germany. Please mention the A metuan florist when writing BOOKS rOR nORISTS. Send prices quoted and we send the books. How TO Grow Cut Flowers (Hunt). — The only book on the subject. It is a thoroughly reliable work by an eminently successml practical florist. Illustrated, $2.00. Steam Heating for Bdildings (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. How TO Make Money Growing Vio- lets (Saltford). — This is by a practical grower who has made a success of the business. No grower of violets can afford to be without it. Price 25 cents. Greenhouse Construction (Taft) .—It tells the whole story about how to build, and heat a greenhouse, be it large or small, and that too in a plain, easily understood, practical wav. It has 118 illustrations. $1.50. Heating and Ventilating Buildings (Carpenter). — This book covers the entire subject most fully. In the preparation of heating and ventilating plans, it will be found a most valuable guide. $4.00. The Goldfish (Mulertt).— A number of florists find goldfish an attractive and paying addition to their business. The best advice is given in every department of the subject, including construction and care of the parlor aquarium, in this volume of 160 pages, handsomely illus- trated. $2.00 Landscape Gardening (Maynard).— The development of landscape art within the past few years compels the wideawake florist to keep posted on this branch of the business. The many suggestions of this book will be found helpful every business day. It contains 338 pages, 165 illustrations. $1.50 AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. •«i4 I The Good Old Summer Time Wc make you temptingly low prices on Baskels, Sheaves, Doves, Cycas Wreaths, Metal Designs, Cape Flowers, and numerous other good things which arc in demand every day in the year. Get in line and see how fre&h and salable these goods are. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. 50-56 North Fourth St., PIIILADELPniA, PA. ESTABUSHED 1866 EM I L^STEFFENlS>--„;sss^ M. RICE & CO., Importers and Manufacturers, Leading Florists* 9,8 Filbert Street, Supply House and »»i_«i^j^i-»i.s«, n« Ribbon Specialists. Philadelphia, Pa. rLORIST Plain, Violet, Rose OIL MADE BY The John J. Grooke Go. 155 Ave. D, NEW YORK. 149 Fulton St., CHICAGO. ioe: RED SPIDER AND MILDEW PREVENTED BY Sulpho -Tobacco Soap. IT HAS NO EQUAL. Exterminates all Bugs and Insects. Cheap, Effective, Non - Injurious. Full particulars and samplp cake free, if mentiuii this i>aptT. Lar&iaSoup Cb, buffalo, n. y. K I I- 1- Cut Flower Boxes. WATER PROOF. Corner Look Style. The test, strongest and neatest folding out flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. Size Per 100 lO'O No. 0. 3l4s20..$2.00$18.UO No. 1. 3x4!/j!il61.75 15.00 No. 8. 3x6x18.. 2.00 18.00 No. 3. 4x8x18.. 2.40 22.00 No. 4. 3x5x24.. 2.75 25 00 Size Per 100 1000 No. 5. 4x8x22..$3.00$27.00 No. 6. 4x8x28.. 3.75 35.00 No. 7. 6x16x20 5.50 53.00 No. 8. 3x7x21.. 3.00 29.00 No. 9. 5x10x36 6.5J 60.00 Sample free on application. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash. THE LIVINGSTON SEED CO., BOX 102. COLUMBUS, OHIO. TIN FOIL Plain, Fancy, Printed & Mounted, Manafkctared by Tlie Conley Foil Co. 631 to 641 West SStli St., GREEN SILKALINE. Do not be put oft withr cheap subslilutes. John C. Meyer & Co., 80 Kingston St., BOSTON, MASS Please mention the American Florist when writing* SOMETHING ENTIRELY NEWn k Florists' Plate Book. 160 Plates and nearly 300 varieties for 13 50 or three for IIU.OO. You can't do business wllhoui It. VREDENBURG &. CO,, Rochester. N.Y. 28 The American Florist. Aug. Toledo, 0. LOCAL JOURNAL SPEAKS HIGHLY OF THE FLORISTS.— SAYS THAT G. A. HEINL CON- TRIBUTES TO COMMERCIAL LEADERSHIP OF CITY. — A PUFF OR TWO FOR S. N. PECK. "No one has contributed more to the commercial leadership of this city than the leading florist, George A. HeLnl," says the Toledo Times. "His business opera- tions have always been active, progressive apd successful in the highest sense, in so far as they have harmonized with a proper conception of public wants and needs. Mr. Heinl's floral establishment is the result of requisite competency, fruitful enterprise and a business management prosecuted with reference to individual benefit and public credit. Mr. Heinl founded his floral business on broad, liberal lines, and with a paramount pur- pose. It too often happens that a busi- ness is established with no thought excepting of self. Such may flourish for a while, but eventually there comes to them proper condemnation. It is the business that was started and maintained with the thought that its success must needs depend on public patronage that will Hve to grow and prosper; hence to win public regard and gain desirable recognition it is necessary that the masses of the people are pleased and satisfied. This is the secret of Mr. Heinl's success. His house was established right and managed from first to last with a due regard for Toledo's commercial supremacy. The Heinl greenhouses at West Toledo are a'l that modern improve- ments and careful management can make them. They represent a mastery in their line which is indeed creditable alike to the wisdom and watchfulness of the founder and the public judgment which, in the beginning, gave its seal of com- mendation." In glowing terms does the same paper speak of S. N Peck: "The greenhouses of S. N.'Peck, 1707 Broadway, are among the active and fast growing business establishments of the city. Their extens- ive trade and flourishing condition indicate a public appreciation desirable and quite general. A new house is being built which will be utilized for growing carnations. Mr. Peck may be styled a bom florist. His natural talents are indicated in his artistic work for wed- dings, funerals and many other occasions. He takes delight in his business and is happiest when art makes its strongest appeals to him. He is a member of the Society of American Florists and attends all of its annual meetings, getting all the newest and best ideas in floral work and decorations. Mr. Peck established his floral business nearly eight years ago. He started with nothing but a love for plants and flowers, and for growing them, as well as an abundance of patience. He began industriously and from the first has been successful." Canton, 0. The American Carnation Society, in view of the benefits it will derive as a result of the establishment of the McKin- ley Carnation League, has offered to raise a florists' fund which will be turned over to the committee having charge of the erection of a monument at this city to the late president. The matter will be taken up at the Milwaukee meeting in August. East Ha.mpton, Mass.— James Morri- son has purchased the buildings and floral business of E. A. Brainard. BOXES. BOXES. BOXES. lictoro plaoiuK your orders lor jour tall supply of VVood, Express, Frc-iihtor Mailing lloxes, write me for prices aod give dimensions of boxes needed, r make a specialty of vety light and very strong express boxes. Also let me figure on anything you need made of wood. I have 1,000 acres of timber. CETMORE BOX FACTORV, owned and ojierated by Caldw-ll the Woodsman, Bellville, Alabama. P. S.— I can supply you boxes cheaper tlian you can buy a second-hand soap box. Am both a woodsman and wood worker. Holds Glass Firmly ••• th* Point 49* PEBUSSS mmmiBM P*liiU •!• thabeal. Mo Tigbt^ n leftH. Box •! il,MOp«i-',-<« T6#t«. ^ttpall. HEMRt A. OR£Efi, 714 ChMtBBt 8« , Fhlla. , 9m. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports A T or, ' ' also - Wire Rose Stakes and Tying Wire. Igoe Bros., ^a^sY! Brooklyn, N. Y. Please mention the American Florist when writing. HEADQUARTERS FOR HORTICULTURAL SUPPLIES Of Every Description. When you can't get what ^ou want anywhere else, send here, we will aend it to you. "If it's used In Horlloulture, we have It." OU N N E 4b CO.. 64 W. tOth M.. New Y«it. T.isphone Oall. 1700 Hadi.on Sgnaie. Foley's Floral Fotographs. Flo.ral Album, size I2xii containing 24 different funeral designs. By express $7.00 c. o. d. 226-226; BOWERY, NEW YORK. Please mention the A merican F^nn'^t when writing' Wired Toothpicks 10,000, ll.BO; 50,000, 16.25. Manufactured by W.J COWEE, BERLIN. N.Y. Sample Free. For sale by dealers. RIBBONS... FOR YOUR TRADE AT SIMON RODH, 40 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. Chiffom, all WIdtht and Colon. HORTIGULTURAL ENGRAVING &rRlNTING UY HAVIN(i "^'^"^ catalog engrav *^* ■■■^^■i-^^j jugg made now you will not be rushed when it's time to go to press. 706 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA PA. Boston Florist Letter Go. MANUPACrrRERS OP FLORISTS' LETTERS. Tliiq wooden box nicely stained and var- nished, 18x30x13 made In two svetions, one for eucli siz't letter, given away with first order of 5U0 letters. Block Letters, IVi or 2-inch size, per 100, $2.00. Script Letterr $4. Fastener with each letter or ■word. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCARTH\', Treas. and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. STANDARD FLOWER POTS \ Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 1500 2-in., in crate, $4.88 1500 3« " 5.25 1500 IVi " 6.00 1000 3 " 5.00 800 ZVi " 5.80 500 4 " 4.50 320 5 " 4.51 144 6 " 3.16 Price per crate 120 7-in., in crate, $4.20 60 8 " 3.00 HAND HADE. 48 9-in., in crate, $3.60 48 10 " 4.80 24 11 " 3.60 24 12 " 4.80 12 14 " 4.80 6 16 " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list or Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Bas ets. Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent off for cash with order. Address HILFINGER BROS. POnERY, Fort Edward N. Y. Or August Rolkeb & Sons, New York Agents, 31 Barclay Street. New York City FLOWER POTS STANDARD POTSsP«^.m List and SAMPLES FREE. SWAHN'S POTTERY MF'G CO., P O Rn. 7» MINNFAPOI IS MIMN. KELLER BROS. 213.15-17-19-21-23 P«arl Str«et, NORRISTOWN, PA. Manufacturers of Standard Flower Pots, red in color, equal to the best on the market; are 16 miles from Philadelphia, best of railroad conuec- tions. We give special attention to mail orders and make special' sizes to order in quantities. A postal will bring prices anddiscounts. ^^n? ADJUSTABLE VASE HOLDER No. 1. — Brass, nickel, 4 feet long, 6 clasps to each rod. Price complete (with green or white tum- olers) $3 25. Price complete (with green or white oornupopia vases) $2.50. No. 2.— Heavy 4 ft. rod, brassed and nickeled, with three clasps for 6 to &-iDOh pots, each 81.75. KIFT'S PATENT Rubber Capped FLOWER TUBES, I^-.nch diameter, per ItX), $3.50. lOSEPH KIFT A SON 172B Chestnut SI. Phils. Pa. A. HERRMANN, Cape Flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, and All Florists' Supplies. Send for Prices. 404-412 Enst 34w'22isTj SHORT-ROOF GREENHOUSES. <'»«"•"" WRITE FOR CATALOGUE Manufacturers ot California Red Cedar and LoulBlana Cypress Greenhouse Material. eiS-OaX Clti.©««lel<» A.-ve., CHICA.GO. MYERS & CO. Established 1849. nrPPnhniKP 1 GREENHOUSE ARCHITECTS IBULDERS Boilers. I lie south nth St., Philadelphia, Pa. Send For Catalogue and Latest Prices. Standard Flower Pots The WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, PHILADELPHIA. PA. JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY. N. V. Travelling Repreientitiv e. U. CUTLER RYER50N. 10B Tliiril ave. Newari(. N. J. SUCCESSFUL SELLERS ue the luccesiful growen who advertise in.ilJ*J*J* J*J* J*J* -THE AMERICAN FLORIST. 30 The American Florist. Aug. Worcester, Mass. FUNERAL WORK THE JIAIN FACTOR AT PRESENT. — SUMMER FLOWERS PLENTI- FUL. — CARNATIONS IN FIELD ARE FINE. — WORK ON WORCESTER CONSERVA- TORIES PROGRESSING RAPIDLY.— NOTES. Funeral work and an occasional belated wedding decoration make up the bulk of business at the present time. Summer flowers, such as sweet peas, gladioli, asters, dahlias, etc., are plentiful and of exceptionally good quality. Carnations still hold out, and on account of the cool weather are very good for so late in the season. Summer roses as a rule are off crop, with the exception of Souvenir du President Carnot. Carnations in the field are in fine condition and give promise of good returns next season. Outside vegetation, with the exception of gera- niums is in good condition, as we have had plenty of rain and cool weather. Work on the Worcester conservatories is progressing rapidly now, two houses being already planted with roses and five in various stages of completion. One will be planted to carnations and the balance with roses. Four 100 h. p. Cunningham boilers are ready to be installed and the if the weather remains favorable the plant should be completed by September. The weekly exhibitions of the Worces- ter County Horticultural Society are being well attended and some very fine displays are being made. A Philip Powers, clerk at H. F. A. Lange's store, has a badly sprained wrist, the result of a trolley car accident last week. W. J. Stewart stopped off and said "Howdy" on his way to New York. F. B. Madaus is passing around the cigars— it's a boy. A. H, L. Boiler Tubes for Greenhousemen. Second-Hand, in Good Condition. For many years past we have been selling these tubes to the greenhouse men of this country. They are economical and practical, and make a first-class pipe line. We clean and paint them and their appear- ance and quality is first-class. With these tubes we furnish without additional charge, sleeve or jacket coupIint;S; also oakum and cement to make a tight joint. They come in long straight lengths. Note our prices: Outside Dia- Weight Per Price Per meter In. Ft. Ft. 2 1.9 4c 214 2.2 Sc 31/2 4.4 8c 4 S.S HC 6 10.5 21c We also carry a complete stock of standard galvanized and black water and steam pipe at low prices. Ask For Catalogue No. 47. Boilers, Heating Apparatus, Glass, Pipe, Hose, Etc., Etc., Etc. Gtiicago House Wrecking Co , WEST 35th & IRON STS., CHICAGO, ILL. %tfltllliltlltiitlli ^1 I^T OT every man that runs a mill ^ 1^ is an expert judge of lumber. M Fewer still are familiar with the Ml peculiar requirements of greenhouse •• construction. We have made it a special study and know exactly what to furnish. You are welcome to the benefits of our wide experience. If you contemplate building, write us. iJviNCttftfc. : iiitoII5BLackhawk5t. uniLAUU ILl. SLLLinC AGENTS FOR GARLAND IRON GUTTERS. "^ TliilHIHIiifiilH% IMPROVED SYSTEM Greenliouse Ventilating Apparatus. Operates long houses from either the end or center. One machine does the work of two or three other makes. The mos- durable, economical and time saving machine on the market. They have b<:en thoroughly tested and we offer as references ovrr Over 100 Long Distance Machines now in use operating long lines of sash, averaging 260 ft. to each machine Prices tO to 30 per cent cheaper, with a ien-y«ar guarantee. Send for catalogue and list of long houses operated by these machines. A. 0. WOLF & BRO., Office: 329 River Street, ...D4YTON, O. WATER. Rider and Ericsson Hot Air Pumping Engines If water is required for Household use. Lawns, Flower Beds or Stable, no pump in the world will pump it so safely, cheaply and reliably. No danger, as from steam. No complication, as in gasoline engines. No uncertainty, as in windmills. Pricei Reduced. Catalogue "A3" on Application. RIDER-ERICSSON ENGINE GO. M Warren St., New York. 239 Franklin St., Boston. 40 Dfiarborn St., Chicago. 692 Craig St., Montbeai,, P. Q. 40 North 7th St. , Philadslphia. Teniente-Rey 71, Hataha, Cdba. EUREKA GREENHOUSES -SOLD BY- Bloomsburr Penna. Can be erected by any mechanical person Practical, reasonable in coat. Most durable. Send for circular, blue prints and plain directions. DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG. GO. igoj. The American Florist. 31 REMEMBER Hammond's Greenhouse White Paint -AND- Twemiow's Old English Glazing Putty WHICH IS LIQUID. "GOOD AS GOLD." SOLD BY MANY DEALERS IN FLORISTS SUPPLIES. USED BY THE LARGEST GREENHOUSE MEN IN AMERICA. HAMMOND PAINT and SLUG SHOT WORKS, Fishkill-on.Hud«on. N. Y. DON'T WASTE ^TIME AND=^ M N E Y ^^ experimenting in your glass buying. Lucas Glass FOR GREENHOUSES is the best. Will give you splendid satisfac- tion; will save you money. Lucas has been selling glass some 50 odd years, you know. Prices NOT the HIghasl. V JOHN LUCAS & CO. Manufacturers. CHICA.GO. PHILADELPHIA. NEW YORK. J 'IT BEATS THEM ALL." "THE MODEL" GLAZING POINT. No Rights or Lefts. ZINC. PRACTICAL. DURABLE. BY MAIL, PACKAG E O F 050 P OINTS. 45 ctS. Wutarn AganI: VAUGHAN'S SEEO STORE, Chicago. THE PARKER-BRUEN MFC. CO., Inc., Mfs. Model Extension Carnation Support. 206 8 Jersey St., H PRISON N.J. GREEN- HOUSE SIZES A SPEC- IALTY. GLASS ...PAINT, PUTTY, ETC. Casper Limbach, Pittsburg, Pa. 60 Washington Ave., 31it Ward. 1929 Canon St.S.S H. M. HOOKER GO. Window Glass, Paints and Putty, Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 69 Wast Raadolph St.. CHICAGO. f> W m f> ^^ 10 X 12-inch. Ill Zm^^ 10 X 14-inch. ^^■-'*^'^-'*»-' 16 X 24-inch. A QUALITY. DOUBLE THICK. Send for prices. L. J. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Gulf Cypress GREENHOUSE MATERIALS,: Hot-Bed Sash. S. JACOBS & SONS. Manufacturers, 1365 to 1373 Flushing Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. GLASS at Wholesale. EVERYTHING FOR BUILDING. New Twin Section Boiers. The James H. Rice Co. IMPORTERS and JOBBERS- GREENHOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. 'Wiia.clO'vv Olaiss, I»a.l».t, r»»At:ty, eto. 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICAGO. 2eis5Seisi2i252S2fe!afefe!as5?SSisKSeK, 6. Cohl A Kfause'. ](l. Heitnian * Matrruan II Wm. Edletseu. - 7.^- Hr ScbSvfebka. 38 The American Florist. Au ^. 8 Cblcagfo. BUSINESS SOMEWHAT BRISK FOR A PEW DAYS. — NOT MUCH GOOD STOCK OUTSIDE OF GARDEN FLOWERS.— SUPPLY I.MADE- (JUATE FOR SHIPPING ORDERS. — SOME RAINY WEATHER.— SOME NEW AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES MAKE AN APPEARANCE. — ASTERS IN ABUNDANCE.— NOTES OF THE TOWN. — VISITORS. Although trade was quite brisk for a number of days, about Wednesday a general slacking was noticed in all lines. Outside of garden flowers there is not much good stock to be had and a great deal of trouble is experienced in filling out-of-town orders that are still coming in all out of proportion to the available supply at the wholesale markets. The rainy weather that has prevailed for the past couple of weeks has affected stock to a certain extent. A few new Ameri- can Beauty roses arc being cut and make a very nice appearance. There is a super- abundance of asters everywhere, but prices for them seem to hold up well as they brought as high as $2 per hundred this week. Large quantities of very fine gladioli are still being received. Auratum lilies appear to hold their own. Greens of all kinds are very plentiful, although the demand for such material is not very great. J. B. Deamud has become vice-president of the Chicago-Kansas Oil & Gas Com- pany, a new corporation which owns 1,500 acres of oil land in the Buffalo fields near Chanute, Kas. He has just returned from a tour of inspection and feels highly elated over the prospects in view. We wish him luck in his enterprise. The J. C. Moninger Company recently received among other orders a contract for four greenhouses at Niles, Mich., fr6m the Michigan Central Railway Company, and an order for three 200-foot houses from the Miami Floral Company, Dayton, O. Joseph Brooks assumes charge as fore- man for Weiland & Risch at their green- houses, Evanston, 111. Mr. Brooks has for several years been in the employ of Poehlraann Brothers as foreman, and is considered a very capable man. Miss CassieM. Arnold, of Omaha, Neb., who has been spending her vacation in the east, passed through the city this week, having been called home by the illness of her father, who was stricken with paralysis. Leonard Kill recently umpired a hot game of ball on the west side, and accord- ing to reports he will not officiate again for some time to come. O. P. Bassett and wife have gone to Lake Minnetonka, Minn, where they will remain for three or four weeks at the Lafayette Hotel. Sinner Brothers have housed nearly all of their carnation stock and their young roses are coming in in good shape. George H. Peiser, of Kennicott Bro- thers, has just returned from a tour through the country in his automobile. G. H. Peiser, secretary of the Kennicott Brothers Company, is now sojourning at Lakewood, Wis. Harry Lubliner, of the Consumer's Floral Company, has returned from the woods. A new ice box, measuring 18x18 feet, has been installed at the Growers' Exchange. J. B. Deamud has been getting his share of first-class gladiolus stock the past week. J. C. Enders, of Poehlmann Brothers, left August 1 for an extended northern trip. J. A. Budlong received some e.\cellent carnations the other da^y. E. C. Amling went fishing for a few days this week at Antioch, 111. A. C. Kohlbrand, of Amiing's, has returned from his outing. Kennicott Brothers are shipping some fine lilies of the valley. Visitors: F. E. Dorner, Lafayette, Ind.; A. Washburn, Bloomington, 111; H. Vil- liers Stuart, representing the Kentucky Tobacco Product Conipanv, Louisville, Kv. New York. PRESENT SUMMER SEASON ABOUT THE SAME AS IN PREVIOUS YEARS, — ASTERS INCREASE IN ylANTITY. — GENERAL ABSENCE OF MILDEW NOTICED IN STOCK. — REGARDING THE MILWAUKEE TRIP. — BROADWAY FLORISTS PROTEST AGAINST TEARING UP STREET. — COLD STORAGE PLANT GIVES SATISFACTION. — HIGHER PRICES FOR DUTCH BULBS. — NEW SPECI- MENS AT BOTANICAL GARDEN. The situation in the cut flower trade at present is one of extreme lassitude. August is always a very dull month in New York city and this year is assidu- ously following precedent. There is but little variation in the mid-summer trade from year to year and the best thing that can be said of the present season is that it is no better than its predecessors. As to the stock in market it is noted that asters are increasing in quantity from day to day. Sweet peas are doing the same act, but those received at present are generally short of stem. In tea roses the majority are also short of stem, but happily mildew is usually absent — a rather unusual summer condition. The quality of American Beauty varies; some are really good but many are imperfect. The demand for them is not constant but the best of them find a fairly regular sale to out-of town buyers. There is a variety of roses with good stems and flowers to be obtained when one is seriously bent on finding them. Those steadfast summer favorites, Kaiserin, Testout and Carnot are in the front rank and there are some good Meteors, as well as some unnamed kinds. Of carnations there is a sufficient number on hand to supply the limited demand. It is expected that the interest mani- fested here in the S. A. F. convention will result in a good representation going from New York, which will also be swelled by the Boston members who will join us at Rotterdam Junction. W. F. Sheridan, 39 West Twenty-eighth street, has charge of the transportation arrange- ments and desires every one who can go with the New York Florists' Club party to make application at once for sleeping car berths, if they want to get in on the ground floor. The train leaves New- York, Sunday, August 16, at 1 o'clock, over the West Shore road. W. H. Siebrecht's cold storage equip- ment is givinggood satisfaction and with its use there seems n» limit as to the date at which bulbous stock of any kind may be brought into bloom. All through the early summer he had very fine double daffodils but the experiment was not fully satisfactory as to prices realized, the public manifestly caring little for yellow flowers in June or July. Mr. Siebrecht's place is one of the regular sources of sup- ply for lily of the valley flowers the year around and the grade is always excellent. A good proportion of the pips used are home grown. Broadway florists are participating in a protest against the digging up of that thoroughfare for the Broadway extension of the underground railroad. Frank Hunter, of Small & Sons, appeared as a remonstrant at a meeting of^storekeepers and hotel men and expressed the views of the florists as to the loss of business they would suffer in consequence of the street's being torn up. There is a prospect of higher prices on Dutch bulbs the coming season, as it is understood that the hyacinth crop is not up to the average and red tulips are decidedly scarce. Narcissus in all varie- ties remains about stationary as to sup- ply and price. The collection at the New York Botan- ical Garden has recently been enriched by gifts of many large specimen palms from Miss Helen Gould and Walter Hunnewell. Philadelphia. FLORISTS' CLUB HOLDS AN INTERESTING SESSION. — PAPER ON CANNAS DISCUSSED. — CONVENTION TOPICS. — CONDITION OF MARKET. — NEW MUSHROOM HOUSE AT SECANE.— GENERAL NOTES. The meeting of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia, on August 4, was well attended in spite of the very hot weather. A feature of the occasion was the show of canna blossoms, which, considering the earliness of the season, was very good. The displays of the Conard & Jones Company, of West Grove, and that of H. A. Dreer, each staging over twenty- five varieties, all fine sorts and most of them new, were much admired. Other exhibitors were the H. E. Newbury Com- pany, of Magnolia, N. C, a seedling; Gustav Obermeyer, Parkersburg, W. Va.; Henry Morris, Syracuse, X. Y., and John Wather, who entered a wine-colored seed- ling. Antoine Wintzer, of West Grove, read a very interesting paper on "Cannas Up to Date." In the discussion follow- ing he stated that it was the ambition of most canna growersto always get some- thing better, either in foliage or flower, than existing varieties, and if the seed- lings did not size up with the old kinds they most resembled they were immedi- ately discarded. The transportation committee has concluded to go to the convention via the Pennsylvania route. The train will leave Broad street at 8:40 a. m. Monday, August 17, and is due to arrive in Chicago at 7:35 a. m. Tuesday, and Milwaukee at 11 a. m. A Pullman car will be engaged if thirty-five delegates send in their names. Hurry them along, as "First come first served" will be the case. The fare is $20.80. John Westcott, the commissary, has reserved the draw- ing room for his department, so that no one will be likely to suffer from hunger or thirst enroute. An invitation is hereby extended to all whose route brings them in this direction to travel in com- pany with the club, as ample accommo- dations can be secured by notifying John Westcott or David Rust of the transpor- tation committee, Horticultural Hall, Broad street. Lemonade and "Florists' Club" punch of the Westcott brew were served at the meeting, which were much appreciated. The punch was served from the beautiful silver punch bowl won by the bowling team in the city league contest last winter. The next meeting is to be enlivened by reports of the conven- tion from J. W. Colflesh, Thos. B. Meehan, Robert Kift and Edward Reid from the grower's, nurseryman's, florist's and com- mission man's standpoint. Business the past week has been very quiet. Roses are more plentiful, the Kaiserin houses now producing at a great rate with prices away down. New crop American Beauty is coming in. igo3. The American Florist. 39 Bridesmaid and Liberty are to be seen but stems are short. Asters are plentiful. Lily of the valley is in good supply again. The Philadelphia Carnation Company, at Its place at Secane, is erecting a mush- room house, 40x150 feet, which will give them 12,000 square feet of space. They are now cutting field carnations, aura- tum lilies and fine gladioli. Thos. Meehan & Sons have recently fitted up an office and packing shed that is said to be one of the finest in the coun- try. Their business the past spring was a record breaker. Wm. Graham has taken a store at 108 South Twelfth street, two doors below the old business of his brother, Hugh Graham. A. H. Lanser, of Wayne, has something fine in the heliotrope line and is cutting trusses ten inches in diameter. Ed. Reid has just returned from a southern trip into Georgia and reports all hands prosperous. John Westcott and family are now at their Waretown cottage on Barnegat Bay. John N. May was a recent visitor. K. Boston. MARKET IN BETTER CONDITION THAN LAST YEAR AT THIS TIME.— HEAVY SHIPMENTS OF ASTERS. — OLD AMERICAN BEAUTY STOCK IS FADED IN APPEARANCE. — WEEKLY EXHIBITION AT HORTICULT- URAL HALL. — A DEATH. — ITEMS OF INTEREST. The most conspicuous change in the stock of flowers in market this week is the great increase in receipts of asters. Shipments are already very heavy con- sidering the date and are multiplying daily, with the natural result of dimin- ishing values. The usual efiect on carna- tions is already apparent and prices on these are also weakening. Carnations are just now in better size than the sum- mer average, the cool weather of this week helping them greatly. In roses, Kaiserin is easily the best variety avail- able. Some growers are producing splendid flowers of this. Liberty, on the other hand, is now at its worst, thin and undesirable. Teas as a rule are poor, most of the stock being small buds from young plants. American Beauty from old bushes presents generally a faded appearance and abundant evidence of the severe enervating effect of the high July temperatures. Lily of the valley is in excellent quality and enjoying a fairly good sale. On the whole the market seems to be in better condition as to activity than it was at the same timelast year and conditions are in the main sat- isfactory. The weekly show at Horticultural Hall on Saturday, August 1, was notable for some exceptionally fine orchids of which J. E. Rothwell made a large and compre- hensive display for this date, and the Ames estate, W. N. Craig, gardener, showed a seedling, Cypripedium Cham- berlaino-Rothschildsianum, for which a silver medal was awarded. The sweet pea displays from E. L. Lewis, A. F. Estabrook and Wm. Whitman were excel- lent. George HoUis showed seventeen hardy phloxes. The affairs of George A. Sutherland have been amicably settled with his cred- itors, most of whom have already accepted a compromise which permits of the business going on without interrup- tion. A very friendly spirit has been dis- played by all interested parties. Mr. and Mrs. D. F. Roy, of Maiden, are mourning the loss of their youngest daughter, Ida, a bright, sweet little child of five years, who died on Sunday, August 2. The funeral services on Tuesday were attended by a number of gardeners and florists. Pavia macrostachya is making a fine show at present at Franklin park, where Mr. Pettigrew has planted some effective groups. St. Louis. NO MATERIAL CHANGE IN MARKET CONDI- TIONS.-SOME NEW SEEDLING NYMPH.KAS. — LARGE NUMBER OF WORLD'S FAIR E.MPLOYES LAID OFF. — CLUB DECIDES THAT NOTHING IS GAINED BY EARLY PLANTING.— SOME VISITORS. The market has not changed materially since last week, good stock, more espe- cially roses, being still hard to get. A few short stemmed American Beauties are seen now and then, but long and medium are not to be found. Meteor and Perle are not offered. Liberty taking the place of Meteor. Geo. Waldbart says that he has not seen business so dull in twenty-five years as it is at present. The weather has been so warm that it is no wonder trade is dull. Things ought to become livelier from now on, however, as we were favored with a delightful rain storm a few days since. James Gumey, superintendent of Tower Grove park, has a fine lot of seedling nymphaeas, hybrids of his own creation, which he hopes will show an improve- ment over anything now offered. Already he has blooms that are decidedly better than N. O'Marana and N. Devoniensis. At the last meeting of the St. Louis Florists' Club a lively discussion was held in regard to early and late planting of carnations in this locality. On account of the hot weather it was decided that there is notjiing to gain by early plant- ing. R. J. Mohr has left the employ of the World's Fair people and will embark in business for himself, giving especial atten- tion to landscape gardening as pertain- ing to World's Fair exhibits. He maybe found at 1220 Olive street. One hundred and fifty or more employes in the horticultural and landscape depart- ments at the World's Fair have been laid off for four weeks. Lack of funds is given as the cause. F. J. Fillmore is busily engaged in painting and renovating his carnation houses. He will plant later than usual this season. Howard M. Earl, representing W. Atlee Burpee & Company, stopped a few hours in St. Louis enroute to Texas. Mr. Siebrecht, Jr., of Siebrecht & Son, New York, was in the city recently on World's Fair business. Walter Gilles has returned to work after a week's illness. F. K. B. Minneapolis. CLl'B MEETI.\G HELD EARLIER THAN USUAL.— COMMITTEE REPORT ON PICNIC. CONVENTION RATES. — PRIZE WINNERS IN BOWLING CONTEST. — TRADE STILL DULL. —VISITORS. The Minneapolis Florists' Club held its regular meeting Thursday, July 30, instead of on the first Thursday in August, which would have fallen on August 6, as the picnic committee had a report to make and the convention rate to Milwaukee had to be taken under consideration. The meeting took place at A. S. Swanson's greenhouses at St. Anthonv Park and was well attended. About twenty-five florists of this city will attend the convention. The club was more than pleased at the result of the picnic, and the way in which the florists and prominent business people contributed to the prize list. The bowl- ing contests at the festival were entered with great zest. In the men's game the first prize, a beautiful clock, donated by Wm. Donaldson & Company, was won bp Joseph Mitton; second prize, $3 in cash. Will Toppel; third prize, box Havanna cigars, donated by California Fruit Company, Oscar Carlson. The first prize in the ladies' bowling contest was a silk umbrella, won by Mrs. Wm. Desmond; second prize, $3 cash. Miss Minnie Busch; third prize, a cut glass flower vase, donated by Miss H. B. Whitted, Mrs. J. Jacobson. Trade still continues the same as for some time past, there being not much doing and not much to do with. Carna- tions are about exhausted, and what the market does aff'ord is very poor. Asters, gladioli and other summer stock is abundant. In its issue of August 2, the Minneapo- lis /ourna/ devoted a full page in color to its sweet pea exhibition poster. E. P. Lord, of Owatonna, and T. J. Larkin, of ribbon letter fame of New York, were recent visitors. A. F. R. Abilene, Kan. Mrs. S. H. Bagley died at her home in this city July 29, after a long illness, and was buried in the Abilene cemetery on July 31. She started the Abilene green- houses over twenty years ago, beginning on a small scale, and at the time of her death was handling a large businesss, with five houses. She gave her entire time to the care of her flowers, and no one could wish for neater houses, or cleaner plants. "Honesty in business" was her life motto. C. H. B. Milwaukee. The convention programme does not schedule Whitefish Bay as among the places to be visited, reports to the con- trary notwithstanding. The C. C. PoUworth Company will build two additional houses, each 23x256 feet, at its new establishment. Heitman & Baerman will add three new carnation houses, each 15x200 feet, on the Dietsch plan. The S. A. F. souvenir has been mailed and convention preparations are well advanced. Peoria, 111. Cole Brothers are rebuilding half their greenhouse range and putting in new boilers. James Cole, Sr.,80 years of age, is superintending the work. The new houses will be modern in every respect. Henry Baer's outdoor carnations and stock in general are in splendid shape this season. He ships everything to C. A. Kuehn, of St. Louis. Lock PORT, N. Y.— The King Construc- tion Company is getting its new works started here. Among the orders on hand are six houses, each 150 feet in length, for P. R. (juinlan, of Syracuse, N. Y., two houses 200 feet in length for Salter Brothers, of Rochester, N. Y. The firm is also supplying one of its patented water tube steam boilers for the latter firm. 4^0 The American Florist. Aug. 8, IPjijlE iAiMER'IGA(r«l IFlL^lBLUST ^-. :i ■.■ : NnrETKENTu Ve*k. favbBuriplion, Sl.OO ii .year. 'I'o Kiirope, $3,00. ■ >;8i»bscriptions accepifiJ nulv from those I ,■ ' . in the tnule. .Advertisements, on all except I'over pages. ■ ■ lOCents a Line. Acatc: *! 00 pcrincli • :. Cash with OidiT. ' No Special Posit on Guaranteed. Diseoiints are allowed only on ronsecutive inser- tions, as follows— 6 times, 5 per cunt; 13 times. 10 per cent; 26 times. 30 per cent; 52 times, 30 i)er cent. rfeVer space sold only ou yearly contract at ?'! jl.OOper inch, net. in the oa(,e of the two ; ' ■ front pages, reeular discounts apply- ing only to the back pages. ! Tiie Advertising Department of the American I^tOItlsT'is for lldrists. seedsmen and nurserymen :widdealers- in wares pertaining to those lines only. Orders Tor less than one-halt inch soace not accepted. Advertisements must reach us li.y Wednesday lo secure insertion in the issue for the following Saturday. Address AIMERICAN FLORIST CO , Chicago. .OuB reader's are hereby cautioned against the payment of subscriptions or ot¥er moneys to unknown parties. -I'N-TBorope: F. L. Atkins, of Bobbink &■■ Atkitls; Rtatherford, N. J.; Mr. Stroh- lein^ of Henry- A. Dreer's, Philadelphia, pkj^ ■■■■^^ ;;:•■■ ''Ki.vi'ED W; Crawford, colored, for- merly in the florist business at Meriden, Conn., has been appointed professor ot floriculture and landscape gardening at Tuskegee University under Booker T. Washington. Ts;) V*. Hotels of Milwaukee. 'Yhe following hotels are recommended ^ desirable and convenient at the follow- ing rates per day: American Euro))ean pflster $3 00toifa.00 tl.50 to llif.50 Planltinton 2.5ii to .^00 l.OOto S-.M Repufelioan'..:, 3.00 to 3.S0 St.'^CharleS...... 3.00 to 350 l.OOto 2 .'50 KiTby House... ....3.00to 2.60 50 to 1.00 Se.hlttz ;.,... "■'to 3..i0 Blatz 1.00to-'..W Davidson l.(W lo iii2.r-0 The Price of Glass. . 'ii'here has been no decline in price on the part ;0f the larger manufacturers, according to Patton's Monthly, but sundry stock lists have been sacrificed, and in many sections jobbers have been unloading glass at what seems ridicul- ously low prices, in view of the wage settlement. There is almost sure to be a brisk demand in the early fall for certain sizes, as stocks of glass in the hands of consumers are, very light, and conse- qiiently poorly assorted, but in the absence of any understanding between the jobbers and the manufacturers the market seems likely to drift and for some tim* be unprofitable to all concerned, but it, would n6t take much of a demand to radjcaily, change these conditions. ..-r.-M Chicago to Milwaukee. : ATrailgements have been completed with • the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul' railway for a special train of solid vestibule cars, including buffet-composite car, to leave Chicago from Union Passen- ger Station, Canal and Adams streets, at 'lO'O'dock Tuesday morning, August 18? 'The? eaui'praent throughout will be thefi'fi'nest' Ihaf ihe road can furnish. Speaikti-willaiTive Milwaukee at 11:50 »\ "fh ) tiree hours before the time set for fhie landscape engineer, llorist, grower, designer, draftsman: many years e.xperience; private or commercial. Address H A. i-art- American Florist. Situation Wanted— By experienced grower of cut nov\ers, carnations'and "mums a specialty. Competent to take full charge; temperate; best references; married. Address I^ELiABLE, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Byorchid groweron private place, has been with most of the best firms in Europe; first-class education. State number of houses. Further particiilars and references. Address ST. American Florist. Situation Wanted— By an all-around fiorist; 13 years' experience in growing cut flowers and general greenhouse stock. Best of references; age 26; married; private or commercial place. Address RGB, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By first-class florist with good taste, knowledge and business ability, wishes to take charge of store or plant depart- ment in same in any city. First-class references. Western city preferred. Address S \V. care American Florist. Situation Wanted —By a first-class grower of Beauties, teas, carnations, mums, violets: bulb forcing, etc Have been foreman for Poehlmauu Bros., for the past si.\ years. Best of references can be given. Address .Tos. P. Brooks, Morton Grove. 111. Situation Wanted -.Vs working foreman, thor- oiiirhly rehable: a^e 32. single. German, sober: 18 years' e.\perience in roses, carnations, *mums, pot plants and landscape work; good references. Please state wages. Bailey, SS. Alacalester. 7th St. Wharf, Washington, D. (!. Situation Wanted -An Englishman wants a position as gardener on a private place or grower of roses and carnations and violets on commer- cial place, flave good references from the last two places where I worked 19 years, trivate place preferred. Address .1 H, care American Florist." ■ Situation Wanted— By a young man with 8 years of practical knowledge of general green- house work; place desired where roses and carna- tions are a specialty. Can come at once, welf recommended. State wages and size of place in first letter. Address A F. care American P^lorist. Situation Wanted— Dutchman, single, 28 years, speaks English, as head gardener on private place or in reliable commercial establishment. Good grower of stove and greenhouse plants; also understands forcing; 15 years' European experi- ence; can furnish good references. Preference given to New York or vicinity. Please stata wa^ea. WO, care Aiiiei:ioaJx.ElQd8t, igo3. The American Florist. 41 Help Wanted—A sober, industrious, atl-ji round man on commercial placi-. Hest of reRT'-nce required. Geo. E. P'elch, Ay«'r, M;iss. Help Wanled— Esp'^rienced, unmarried gar- dener for my private greenhouse, garden, etc. "\V. II. Chadwick. 633 Rialto lildg., Chicago. Help Wanted— Florist as assistant in place of 15.000 feet where only cut flowers are grown. Good chance for man who can show good references. H. l{oB^HOEFT, Tipton, Ind. Help Wanted— A florist for store, good maker- up, general knowledge of business: wages %\.^ the first year. When applying give references. John Keck A: Son. Bridgeport, Conn. Help Wanted— Foreman; must be a first-class Beauty grower and capable of managing a large place. Send your api>lications to PoEBLMANN liRos. Co., Morton Grove. III. Help Wanted— A good steady man at once; single, to grow carnations and bedding plants. Must have two to four years' experience. Good habits. $25.00 per month, room and board. S. J. Long, Petosky, Mich. Help Wanted— Florist for 10.000 feet of glass. $35.00, board and room. Must be sober. Chance for good man who can show best references. Ernest Gboschupf, Chief Gardener, National Military Home, Leavenworth, Kas. Help Wanted— Single man to take care of about 1.5t,0 l«'<'t of glass, garden, lawn, horse and do ;i few chores. Prefer one who can make updesiizns. Man must be honest, sober and a good worker. No drinker need apply. Wages $30.03 per month, board and room. Address .1. P. Esce, Huron, Ohio. Help Wanted— First-class florist as working foreman on a plai-e of about 34.000 feet of glass where first-class roses and carnations are a specialty. Send n-ferences in regard to ability and character. I am willing to pay good wages to a good man. Address Chris. Hansen, St. Paul. Minn. Help Wanted— Workinff foreman for commer- cial place. 13.UQ0 feet glass. Must be a good grower of roses, carnations, 'mums aud bidding stock, a good designer and deconitor. Good wages and steady employment to reliable man. Send reference. Address McKellar Greenhouses, Chillicothe. O. Wanted- Second-hand small hot water heater. F. E. Price, Nokomis, Ind. Wanted— Some second-hand cast-iron pipt'and fittings. Must be in good <'onditioQ. Address W. P. Ranson. Junction City, Kans. Wanted — To exchange the new edition of Gal- loway's "Violet Culture" (just out) for a copy of the first edition. Address Violets, care American Florist. Wanted— Partner. The writer wishes to corres- pond with an energetic young man. one who has executive ability and thorough knowledge of the growing of plants and cut flowers and who can furnish some capital to join advertiser in develop- ing a first-class opportunity. We have a beauti- ful store, well eciuipped and doing good business and wish to increase the growing end of the business. Address W G. care American Florist. For Sale— Ballard's Greenhouse, Perry, Iowa. Cause poor health. For Rent— Sixty-foot greenhouse, 8 room house, two lots, $25 per month; 3181 Elston Ave. Dr. Bangs. 554 N. Robey St., Chicago. Fop Sale— One boiler 4x14 feet, steam pipe fit- tings, glass: one closed florist wagon. 1317 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw City, Mich. For Rant— 12 acres of land with 17 hot houses, house, barn, coal shed; all in fair condition, about V4-mile south of Blue Island, III. Will rent from one to five years. Address F. W. Heitman, 334 E. 63rd St., Chicago. For Sale — Five grei-nhouses locatf'd in Minne- apolis. Over 7.000 feet of glass with steam heat. This is a snap; $500 takes them. For further par- ticulars apply to Mrs. A. Cranny, 3430-2214 Avenue So., Minneapolis, Minn. For Sale— 5 000 feet of glass, 2 houses stocked with young carnation plants. 1 small house of chrysanthemums. Hot water heat. New last year. \\i acres fruit. Cottage, barn. City line. Florist, 89 Hamilton St , Rochester, N. Y. For Sale— A first-class retail establishment located in finest section uf wealthy town, having best of both local and suburljau trado. Four houses coniprising 1 ,0Qi) feet of glass, well stocked. Stable connected. With or without dwelling. Address B 7.. care W.J. Stewart. 79 Milk Street, Boston. FAD CAI F -^ good home and greenhouses I UK OALL« vvell stocked with up-to-datf stockfor retail trade; estalilished 20 years. Splen- did opportunity is heruolTerfd. Keason. tlu'death of Mrs. S. H. Bagley. C. H. Bagley. Abilene. Kan. For Sale— Four large size Gorton side feed boilers (for hard or soft coal), $50 each: one small Gorton side feed, $25; one large sectional Florida heater, $50; one small coil-boiler, hot water, in use two winters, will heat 2,000 square feet of glass, $20. Boilers taken out to put in larger one. Write for particulars. F. Fallon. Roanoke, Va. 10.000 feet of greenhouses with a beautiful store attached and with living rooms well equipped above. Steam heated, located in a fine residejice section of one of our largest northern cities. Has a well established trade both in cut fiowers and plants. A young pushing American of German descent would step into a lucrative business. Price of land aud buildings, $15,000.00; a bargain. For further particulars address A B C, care American Florist. Good, bright, energetic young man for the wholesale business. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, 1612 Ludlow St., PHILADELPHIA. For Sale and Exchange. We want a fjrod secoDd-hand sectional hot water boiler and wish to exchange field-arown Mrs. T. VV. Lawson carnations, a big lot of them ready August 1, and later, K.OOand .W.CO per 100. Have you any drip groved rafters you want to exchange? S. T. DANLEY, McComb, III. store fixtures complete, consisting of refriger- ator 8x6x8 feet, plate glass front 5x6, plate glass doors, box made to order alter original design, desk with mirror 5x6 feet, mantel shelf with mirror 5x6 feet, all glass and mirrors beveled plate, counter table 10x4 feet, plant table 8x8 feet, zinc lined, other shelving and fixtures all made to order of select birch, stained mahogany, cost $800, used six months; will sell at $500. Address AUGUST S. SWANSON, S<. Paul, Minn. TRAVELER WANTED. A cheerful, intelligent, young gentleman for bulb, seed and plant line. Must come well recommended as to experience, integrity and honesty. Permanent position; state salary wanted. Address BOSTONIAN, care American Florist. 79 Milk St.. Boslon. Glass For Sale 25 boxes l6x24-inch, double thick, A quality. Send for prices. KARL GUCKERT. 7631 Ridge Ave., PHILADELPHIA. Gardeners' and Florists' Union 10,615 Chicago, III. Next meeting Wednesday, Aug. 12. All members are earnestly requested to attend, as matters of great importance will be taken up. Gardeners' and Florists' Union 10,615 106 E. Randolph St., CIIICAGO. FOR SALE OR RENT. MODERN GREEINHOtSE PL4NT Of 20,000 square feet of glass: potting shed between houses, 20.vK0 feet; glass 10x15 and 18x24 inches; hejited by ste:im Irom return tubular boiler. All in t.'nod order. SAM'L J. BUNTING, Elmwood Ave. and &8th St. Phlladalphia, Pa. For Sale. TANKS TANKS TANKS Several round, oreii top. Cypress Tacks. Prac- tically new. at about half price. Hold 1,200 gallons, each. The staves and bottoms are 3'-i inches thick. Seven feet across bottom inside, 6H feet at top, 4!4 feet deep. Five 3-incb flat hoops. The above tanks are in perfect condition but little used. Address :bo:x 1^9 FOR SALE. One 60 11. 1". Bre box boiler, 54-inc,h diameter, 13 ft. 6 in. long, containing 51 4-in. flues, manhole 12 in. X l.T in.; dome 34 in. x 36 in., with 6-in. opening for steam and 3-in. opening for return. Cirate bars 48 in. long. Price, flOl.OOon skids F. O. B. our greenhouses One 40 H. P. Bre box boiler, 48 in. diameter. 10 ft. long, containing 40 4-in. flues, manhole 13 in. xl,iio.,dome ;i3 in. x 30 in., with 6-in. opening for steam and 3-in. opening for return. Grate bars 48 in. long. I'rice, J60.00 on skids F. O. B. our greenhouses. Vaughan's Greenhouses, WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. For Sale. A Well Paying Business Opportunity. Will sell our retail store. It is a first-class store, is well stocked, is centrally located and enjoys a very large and excellent patronage. Reasons: Will grow flowers for the whole- sale trade. Address Hoffmeister Floral Co., 813 Elm street, CINCINNATI, O. NOTICK STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING. CHICAGO, July 3, 1903. Stockholders ol the American Floiist Company: You are hereby notlBed that the annual meeting of the Stockholders of tlie .Vmerican Florist Com- pany will be held in the Plankinton House Milwaukee, Wis., Wednesday, August 19, 1903, at 3 o'clock p. M., for the purpose of electing direc- tors and otlicers for the ensuing term, and for the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. _ J. C. VAUGHAN, Pres. M. BARKER, Sec'y. A Profitable Fern and Palm Crowing Business. Twelve houses, fireproof boiler house, stable and dwelling all equipped with electric light. Everything in good repair. Houses fully stocked, 35,000 adiantums in large and small pots and pans, '00,000 small ferns in flats and pots, 6,000 kentias, 3,000 cocos, etc. Coal for next winter all in. Flower pots, horse and wagon, repair tools, etc. Close to city. Address. , L, care American Florist, 79 Milk St., Boston. 42 The American Florist. Aug. 8, Montreal. CLUB MEETING WELL ATTENDED. — AN AMENDMENT TO BY-LAWS. — UNIVERSAL QUIET STILL PREVAILS.— NOTES OF THE LOCALITY. The meeting of the craft on August 4- was one of the largest ever held in this city, although but little business was transacted. A written invitation from Thomas Manton, president of the Cana- dian Horticultural Association, to the members of the local club to attend the convention in Toronto was received with much pleasure, and a number of the boys will go. The membership is steadily increasing, and M. G. Copperthwaite, of Outremont, was elected a member at this meeting. John Pidduck favored the assembly with a little essay on outdoor flowers, after which a taxation clause was inserted in the by-laws to the effect that all the members be assessed pro rata, for tributes of condolence, as pro- vided in the by-laws. The condition of trade is very quiet at present. Some good asters arebeingcut, although in some quarters disease is affecting them as was the case in past years, while in other places not a single plant seems to suffer. The source of the trouble is said to be the careless selection of the seed. P. McKenna & Son, of Cote des Neiges, have finished their new house which is planted with chrysanthemums and smi- lax. They are tearing down the old houses, moving the barns and have opened their new store at Guy and St. Catherine streets. Jos. Bennett is the only grower in this vicinity that has a portion of his carna- tions planted indoors. They are doing as well as the outdoor stock and the neatness of his place is commendable. S. S. Bain is erectingadouble carnation house, 40x200 feet, with iron gutters. His American Beauty and chrysanthe- mum stock is looking fine. Hall & Robinson, of Outremont, are building two small houses of King con- struction. They recently shipped some fine ferns. G. V. HoLYOKE, Mass.— E. D. Shaw, of E. D. Shaw & Company, has sold out his busi- ness to Miss Georgia Humphreys, who has been for some time in his employ. Wbol^ale power/arK^ MlLWAUKES, Aug. 6. Roiei, Beauty, med. per doz. LSO " short " .75®! .00 " Liberty 4.00® 6.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 4. 00ns 6.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 4.C0@ 6.00 " Perle 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Sweet peas .15 Smilax 10.0C®12.50 Asparaeui 50. on Gladioli 3.00® 4.00 Asters l.COa 2.00 PiTTSBimo, Aug. 6. Roses, Beauty, specials, per doz. 2 50@3.50 " " extras " 1.00@2.00 " " No. 1 " .75(ail.C0 " " No.2 2.00® B. 00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 1.00® 6 00 " Meteor 2.00® 4.00 " Kaiserin 2.00® 6.00 " Liberties 2.00@ 6.00 Carnations 50® 1.5] Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Sweet peas 20® .50 Smilax 8.00@12.0O Adiantum 75^ 1.25 Asparagus, strings 30.00®50.0(l Sprengeri 2.00® 4.00 Gladioli 1.00® 4 00 Eister lilies 8. 00® 12. CO Asters 50® 1.50 CiNODraATi, Aug. 6. Roses, Beauty 10.00@35.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 6.00 " Liberty 3 00® 6.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3.00® 6.00 Carnations 1,00® 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 50.00 Smilax 12.50@15.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Gladioli 3.00 Asters 1.00® 2.03 Lilium Album and Rubrum 4.00 St. Louis, Aug. 6. Roses, Beauty, long stem ** Beauty, medium stem " Beauty, short stem 5.00® 8.00 " Liberty 2.00® 4.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00® 3 .00 " Golden Gate 2.00® 3.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Smilai 12.50 Asparagus Sprengeri 1.00® 1.50 Plumosus 15.0C@30no Gladioli I.OC® 3.00 Ferns per 1000 1.5J China Asters 1.00 Tuberoses 4. CO Kansas City, Mo.— It has been decided definitely that there will be no flower show here this season, but Fred. S. Doggett, president of the convention hall directorate, expects to have a record breaker next year. E. H. Hunt, WHOLESALE Cut flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." 76 Wabash Ave CHICAGO. Please vientton the A mencan Florist when writing. ICE BROTHERS WHOLESALE FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Ihipters""" Choice Cut flowers. Common Ferns and I Flowers billed at Groans a Specially. I Market Prices. Send for prices on Supplies. 128 North 6th St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Please mention the A mencan FloriU wlien writing H.G.BERNING Wholesale riorist » 322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Please mention the Anterican Florist when writing, HEADQUARTERS IN MICHIGAN FOR FANCY CUT FERNS. Michigan Gut Flower Excliange. FANCY FERNS, 11.50 per 1000. Dis- count on large orders. Give us a trial for Ferns tlie year around. GALAX, Green and Bronze, tlOO per 1000. 26 Miami Ave., DETROIT, MICH. ,Ltd WHOLESALE FLORISTS. '^ Pittsburg, Pa. Please mention the American Florist when writing E. F. WINTERSON CO, SUCCESSOR TO McKELLAR & WINTERSON. SUPPLIES everything used by Florists, Nurserymen, Gardeners, Seedsmen, Cemeteries, Pariis, Etc. Headquarters on CUT FLOWERS. CHICAGO. WRITE FOR WEEKLY PRICE LIST. 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, TELEPHONE MAIN I 129 f NNICOTT BROS. COMPANY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS AND DEALER^S^IN^ ALL FLORISTS' ftUPPt 1^?=^, Arc OIIIO.A.OO 'BO.AJetlSiBinC^ -StATCEi^. 42-44 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. igo3. The American Florist,^ 43 S>.l».ili.l>.||P|rn|/\n| X V I" quality of stock and ^^Ur [_l%lvFI%l I I in methodsof shipping. ^— ' Choicest flowers in the Boston market. A complete line of Baskets, Ribbons and Supplies. N. F. McCarthy & Co. s+Mf&l!!?"" Lily of the Valley, American Pini( Pond Lilies, WELCH BROS., 15 Province Beauties, Queen of Edgelys, Otiier Choice Flowers. St., ....BOSTON, MASS. THOMASYOUNG,Jr. WHOLESALE FLORIST. CHOICEST CUT FLOWERS. 43 W. 2»th St., HEW YORK CITY. C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist. 1122 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MIO. A Complals Una of Wire Designs. ...GEO. M. KELLOGG... ^""•pnTeVe'.i: Cut Flowers Give US an order and we will please yon. Our Greenhoutei at PLEASANT HILL. MO. Our Store, 906 Grand Ave., KANSAS CITY, MO I^^LOKe BIBTANCE 'PHOKS AT BITHSB PLAOB Telephone, H8l Madison Square. IV1. Goldfarb, WHOLESALE FLORIST, at the Cut Flower Market, ^feO^ 'Eekst. 3^5ttti St., Near L. I. Ferry. IVBJW "Vr»I«K:. N.Lecakes&Go. 53 W. 28lh St., and 45 W. 29th St. .\lso at 26thSt. ardSltli St. Markets New York. FERNS, GALAX LEAVES, LEUCOTHOE SPRAYS OUR SPECIALTIES Telephone 1797 and 13U Madison Square. Wbol^ale flower/^arKjfe BosTox, Aug. 5. Roses, Baauty, Edgely, eiira 10.00@I5.00 •' " " medium... 4.00® 6.00 ouUs 50® 3.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 1.00® 2.00 extra 4.00® 6.00 " Liberty, Golden Gate 50® 3.C0 " Kaiserin 4.00@10.00 Carnations 75@ 1.50 Lily ot the valley 3.00® 4.0D Longiflorum lilies 6.00® 8.10 Sweetpeas 10® .26 Smilax 10.00@12.00 Adiantum 75® 1.00 Asparaeus 50.00 Pond lilies 2.C0® 6.00 Asters 25® 1.00 Phil^dblphia, Aug. 5. Roses, Tea 4.00® 6 00 " extra 6.(0® 8.00 " Beauty, extra 80.0o@35.00 " firsts 10.00®2n.00 " Queen of Edgely, extra 2,5.00®; 5.00 " " " firsts.. ..10.00®20. 00 Carnations 75® 3.00 Lily of the vaUey 8.00® 4.00 Asparagus 25.00@50.00 Smilax 12.50®I5.00 BlUTALO, Aug. 6. Roses, Beauty 2.00@25.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 1.00@ 6.00 Carnations 1.00@ 2.00 Harrisii 15.00 Lily of the valley 2.00® 4.00 Asparagus strings 4O.0C®EO.OO Smilax 10.0fl@15.00 Adiantum 60® 1.00 Sweetpeas 10® .25 Asters 60® 2.00 Lilium Speciosum 2.00® 4.00 Milton W. Woodroffe, WHOLESALE rLORIST. 1344 Ridge Ave., PHILADELPHIA. Consignments Solicited. 6lve Us a Trial. We Can Please You. Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers In stock. Ill II C If ACTIUC Wholesale Com- iffnli li IVnOlinili mission Floritt, 481 Washington St.. Buffalo, N. Y. Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire Designs. Open from 7:00 A. M. to 8:00 P. M. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR HARDY GUT FERNS Fancy or Dagger, 50c per 1000. Contracts made to supply the year around. Use our Laurel Festooning. It's the best decorating: muterinl to be found. Wi* make it fresh daily, 4e, 5c and 6c i>er yard, Bargains In Galax, A No. I quality, Bronze or Green, 75c per lC03in 10.000 lots. Mosses, etc. Send us youi- wants and be well satisfied. Millington, Mass. Tel. oflaoe, New Salem. Lent; distance telephonf connections Always mention the American Florist when writing to advertisers. FINE Kaiserins, Beauties, AND OTHER SUMMER SPECIALTIES. OPEN FROM 7 A. M. TO S P. M., SATURDAYS 7 A. M. TO 12 M. UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. THE PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET, 1224 Cherry Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. LeoNiessen ^ r^ers WHOLESALE FLORIST. I*! ^eaSOffl igo3. The American Florist. 45 JOHN I. RAYNOR ARE THE BEST PRODUCT OF THE BEST GROWERS FOR THE NEW YORK MARKET. Adiantum Croweanum Sold here Exclaslvely. 49 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. TeL 1998 Madison Square. YOUNG & NUGENT Ttl. 2065 MiHrton Sq. NEW YORK. 42 West 28th St Are supplying the most superb stock of FLOWEKo ever offered to New York buyers. Meteor, Liberty, Beauty, Bride and Maid Roces. Splendid Cattleyas Gigas and Mendellii. SEND FOR QUOTATIONS. Walter f. Sheridan, Wholesale Florist , Talephone 90S Ibdiaon Bciaare. 39 West 28th St.. NEW YOBK. TslaphonaoNos. 2239 and 2034 Madison Squara, MOORE, HENTZ & NASH Wholesale Commission Florists. 65 and 57 Watt 26th St. NEW YORK CITY. Advice ot sale note daily. Statement and check weekly. All consignments, large or small, receive tho same attention. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. ! VIOLETS. I Wholesale WILLIAM GHORMLEY. VIOLETS. 9 Commission Daily Receiver and Stiipper ot Fresli Cut Flowers. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Chrysanthemums. 57 West 28fh Street, NEW YORK CITY. Telephones 2100 and 2200 Madison Square. JOHN YOUNG tpnlal Anerloan Beauties, Snrpasslng Carnations, Lily of tha Valley, Orchids, and all Seaionable Floweii, 61 Wert asth St., NBW YORK. TeL 1906 M&dlion Sq. THK RECOGNIZED HEADQUARTERS IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets and Garnations •ROWERS and BUYERS make a note of this. It will be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER. 80 West agth St., New York. Telephone B61 Madison Square. Frank Millang from 6 a. m. to 5. p. m. 55-57 W. 26th St. NEW YORK. ESTABLISHED 1872. JOHN J. PERKINS, COMMISSION FLORIST, Solicits Consignments or Shippinj^ Orders. Satisfaction given in both. Tel. 956 Madison Sq. 1 1 6 W. SOth St.. N«w York. Alia 48 W. 30Mi St. Bonnot Bros. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. 65 and S7 w. 26th St. Meiv York. Cut Flower Exchange, HICW I uriv. OPEN 6:0O A. M. An Unequalled Outlet lor Consigned Flowers. Cat Flower Exchange, Phone 200 Madison Square. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK QTY, 38 W. 28th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. New Telephone No. 798 <& TBS Madison Sq. Wbol^ale power/\arK?fe Nbw f obk, Aug. S. Roses, Beauty, best 8.00@21.00 medium 3.00® 6.00 culls 50® 2.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 50® 5.00 " Liberty, Golden Gate 50® 4.00 " Kaiserin, Meteor 3.00® 6.00 Carnations SO® 1.50 Lily of the valley 2.00® 3.00 Lilies 5.00® 8.00 Smilax 10.00@12.00 Adiantum 35® .75 Croweanum 1.00® 1.25 Asparagus 35.0U@50.00 Sprengeri. doz. bun. 2.00@3.00 Sweet peas per hund. bun. .75@2.50 Cattleyas 30.0n@60 .00 Gladioli 40® 3.00 Asters 'So® 1.00 Tuberoses, spikes 2.00® 3.00 Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST. Conservatory connected from which can ship ferns and decorative plants promptly 50 West 29tli St. NEW YORK Tel. 2230 Madison Square. It is good business policy ^ ^ ^ to mention the «^ «^ «^ American Florist .when writing to an advertiser. FORD BROS. Receivers and Shippers ot FRESH FLOWERS, HI West 30th St., NEW TOBK. Telephone 157 Madison Squu& REPRESENTING EMINENT GROWERS. JuHusLang 53 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. COMMISSION DEALER in FLOWERS Telephone 280 Madison Square. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, Wholesale Commission Florist, A full supply daily of the choicest New York and New Jersey FLOWERS. 52 W. 29lh SIroat, NEW YORK CITY Telephone 1738 Madisun Squiire. TKMC NEW YORK GUT FLOWER GO. 55 and 57 West 26th St., WHOLESALE FLORISTS, Daily Reports. Weekly Paymenta. ^22l9X5i.o« s,. I- A. Mtt,LANG, 2034 Madison Sq. Uasaseb. Hicks & Grawbuck, WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Tel. 3660-3661 Main. 108 Livingston St.. BROOKLYN, N. Y. EDW. C. HORAN, 55 WEST 28TH STREET, Telephone 421 Madison Square. .NEW YORK. Cyj F LOWERS AI W HOLESALE. 46 The American Florist. Aug. 8, INTERNATIONAL FLOWER DELIVERY. NEW YORK. Steamer Gifts Orders for flowers in any form carefully filled and delivered by special messenger on board any steamer on day of departure from New York. THOS. YOUNG, JR. 43 W. 28th St.. NEW YORK CITY. NEW YORK. SIEBRECHT & SON, WINDSOR ARCADF, Fifth av e., NEW YORK. Choicest Flowers and Decorative Work. We make a specialty of Steamer Deliveries. Order by mail or telegraph, giving explicit directions. Nursery and Greenhouses at New Rochelle. NEW YORK. =THE= Rosary, East 34th Street, NEW YORK CITY. Prepared to execute and deliver promptly on board out-going steamships, orders for flowers or de&igns, transmitted by mail or telegraph from florists in any part of the country. PHILADELPHIA. a Steamer Delivery SCHOOL and COLLEGE EXERCISES and all occasions whore CHOICE f LOWERS fc,„^ Florists at a distance can have orders well executed and promptly delivered by H. H. BATTLES, 108 So. 12th St.. PHILADELPIIIA. PA. ST. LOUIS. Fred. C. Weber, FLORIST. 4326-4328 Olive St., SL LOUS, MO. Established 1873. Long Dist. 'Phone Lindell 196 M It is good business policy ^ ^ ^ to mention the t^ t^ v" American Florist when writing to an advertiser. PASSENGER STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS. The tablt a herewith grlve the scheduled time of departure of ocean steamshlpB carry- ing; flrgt-clasfl passeuKers from the principal American and foreign ports, covering the space of two weeks from date of this issue of the AMERICAN FLORIST. Much disappointment often rcsalts from attempts to forward flowers for steamer delivery by express, to the care of the ship's steward or otherwise. The carriers of these packages are not infreqnenily refused admission on board and even those delivered on board are not al^vays certain to reach the parties for whom they were intended. Hence florists in interior cities having orders for the delivery of flowers to passengers on ont-goiog steanaers are advised to Intrust the filling of sach orders to some reliable florist in tlie port of departure, who understands the necessary details and formalities and has tlie facilities for attending to it properly. For the addresses of such Orms we refer our readers to the advertiseoients on this page: FROM TO STEAMER ♦LINE DAY DUE ABOUT New York Liverpool Etruria 1 Sat. Aug. 16, 10:00 a. m. Aug. 21 New York " Campania 1 Sat. Aug. 22, 3:00 p. m. Aug. 28 New York Glasgow Laurentian 2 Thur. Aug. 13, 1:00 p. m. Aug. 28 New York '» Numidian 2 Thur. Aug. 20, 2:00 p. m. Aug. 31 New York Hamburg Bluecher 3 Thur. Aug. 20, 3:00 p. m. New York »' Pennsylvania 3 Sat. Aug. 22, 4:10 p. m. Sept. 1 New York Copenhagen HelligOlav 4 Wed. Aug. 19, New York Glasgow Astoria 6 Sat. Aug. 16, Noon. New York *' Columbia G Sat. Aug. 22, 9:00 a. m. New York Southampton Marquette 6 Fri. Aug. 14, 9:00 a. m. New York London Minnetonka 6 Sat. Aug. 22, 6:00 a. m. New York Liverpool Cedric 7 Fri. Aug. 14, 9:00 a. m. Aug. 24 New York '• Majestic 7 Wed. Aug. 19, Noon. New York " Celtic 7 Fri. Aug. 21, 4:00 p. m. New York Southampton Philadelphia 8 Wed. Aug. 12, 10:00 a. m. New Yoik • t St. Louis 8 Wed. Aug. 19, 10:00 a m. New York Antwerp Finland 9 Sat. Aug. 16, 10:00 a m. Aug. 24 New York '• Vaderland 9 Sat. Aug. 22, 10:00 a m. New York Havre La Champagne 10 Thur. Aug. 13, 10:00 a m. New York '» La Savoie 10 Thur. Aug. 20, 10:00 a m. New York Rotterdam Statendam 11 Wed. Aug. 12, 10:00 a. m. New York »• Ryndam 11 Wed. Aug. 19, 10:00 a m. Aug. 28 New York Genoa Lombardia 12 Tues. Aug. 11, 11:00 a m. New York " Nord America 12 Tues. Aug. 18, 11:00 a m. New York Bremen Kronprinz Wilh. 13 Tues. Aug. 11, 7:00 a m. Aug. 18 New York *' Grosser Kurfuerst 13 Thur. Aug. 13, Noon. Aug. 23 New York 1. Bremen 13 Thur. Aug. 20, 2:00 p m. Aug. 30 New York Genoa Lahn 13 Sat. Aug. 16. 11:00 a m. Aug. 27 Boston Liverpool Columbus 16 Thur. Aug. 20, 8:00 a. m. Boston »t Mayflower 15 Thur. Aug. 13, 1:00 p. m. Aug. 20 Boston '• Ivernia 1 Tues. Aug. 11, 11:30 a. m Aug. 17 Montreal • » Canada 15 Sat. Aug. 22, Daylight. Boston " Cestrian 16 Sat. Aug. 15, 2:30 p. m. Boston .1 Devonian 16 Sat. Aug. 22. 9:00 a. m. San Francisco. . . Yokohama Uoptic 17 Tues. Aug. 18, 1:00 p. m. Sept. 6 San Francisco. .. Hongkong Coptic 17 Tues. Aug. 18, 1:00 p. m. Sept. 17 Vancouver Yokohama Empress of Japan 20 Mon. Aug. 17, Aug. 1 Vancouver Sidney Aorangi 20 Fri. Aug. 21, Sept. 16 Montreal Glasgow Corinthian 19 Wed. Aug. 19, Daylight. Montreal Liverpool Bavarian 19 Sat. Aug. 22. 5:00 a. m. San Francisco. .. Honolulu Alameda 18 Sat. Aug. 15, 11:00 a. m. Aug. 21 San Francisco. .. Tahiti Mariposa 18 Sat. Aug. 15, 11:00 a m. Aug. 27 Yokohama Tacoma Kaga Maru 21 22 Thur. Aug. 13, Sat. Aug. 22, a. m. Aug, no Sept. 7 *1 Cunard; 2 Allen-State; 3 Hamburg-American; 4 Scandinavian-American; 5 Anchor Line; 6 Atlantic Transport; 7 White Star; 8 American; 9 Red Star; 10 French; 11 Holland-American; 18 Italian Royal Mail; 13 North German Lloyd; 14 Fabre; 15 Dominion; 16 Leyland; 17 Occidental and Oriental; 18 Oceanic; 19 Allan; 20 Can. Pacific Ry.; 21 N. Pacific Ry.; 22 Hongkong-Seattle. I-ONDON. COMMISSIONS CARRIED OUT in LONDON or any part ot Great Brttain. Messrs. WILLS & SEGAR will attend to any commission from American florists for the supply of Cut Flowers, Birthday Flowers, Bouquets, High Class Floral Designs, etc , to their clients who may be travelingin England. his Ufll I P 9. CCnAD Court Florists to t VVILLO Ob OLUAn, Malesty, The King. ROYAL EXOTIC NURSERY. Teleqbaaib, Onslow Crescent, South Kensington, Flosculo, London. LONDON, ENGLAND. INDIANAPOLIS. Bertermann Bros. Co., FLORISTS, 241 Massachusetts Ave., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. NEW YORK. ALEX. McCONNELL, 546 Fifth Avenue, cor. The gEEt) T^aEiE. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. S. F. Willard, Pres : J. Charles MoCuIlougli, First Vicp-Pre8.; C. E. Kendol, Cleveland, C, Seo'y and Treas. Twenty-second annual convention St. Louis, Mo., June, 1904. The sweet pea crop in California is turning out a little worse than first expected. The government pea seed trials at Cheboygan, Mich., were almost a com- plete failure. |. R. Ratekin & Son, of Shenandoah, la., are making extensive additions to their building. Ravenna, Ohio.— The Ford Seed Com- pany is offering its creditors thirty per cent in its settlement. Brantford, Ont.— The American Seed- ing Company, of Springfield, O., will establish a factory here. Holland bulb prices, wholesale, advanced generally ten per cent during July. The most decided advance was in hyacinths. Walla Walla, Wash.— A branch house of Lilly, Bogardus & Company, of Seattle, will shortlv be established in Walla Walla. Jesse E. Northrup is still in the hospi- tal with his bad leg. The ligaments were so strained that the injury was almost as bad as a broken bone. It is reported that the Holland bulb growers are buying heavily of English grown narcissi this season on account of shortage in their own crops. A. H. Goodwin, of the (ioodwin, Harries Company, Chicago, expects to spend Sunday, the 9th inst., with Jesse E. Northrup, at Minneapolis, Minn. The new rot in cabbages is active at Racine, Wis., 200 acres having been ruined. One man has lost forty acres. This disease has been described by Erwin Smith in a bulletin of the T'nited States Department of Agriculture. French bulb prices are slowly coining to a settlement and growers and jobbers are now closing deals. It is believed in a general way that the basis reached is ten to fifteen per cent lower than the first demands made by the growers. TisiTED Chicago: C. W. Crossman, Rochester, N. Y.; Howard M. Earl, with W. Atlee Burpee & Company, Philadel- phia, Pa., passed through the city July 31; A. J. Brown, Grand Rapids, Mich.; Wm. Kuehn, Farmer Seed Company, Faribault, Minn. Peas, Beans and Corn. One of our well informed correspond- ents writes as follows concerning above seed crops, date August 5: "Since the middle of June the season has been fairly favorable to the growth of peas. The frost at that time cut the early varieties in northern Wisconsin from twenty to thirty per cent. Medium early promises an average crop. Late varieties not so good and much depends on the weather conditions for the next two weeks. Reports from northern Michigan indicate a full average crop. Beans have a good stand, and promise well, but the critical season for beans has yet to come. Corn, both sweet and field, is very late. Nothing can insure even a fair crop except a warm September and belated frosts." Nebraska Seed Crops. The outlook for vine seeds is not very favorable. Very many crops are small and late and there is hardly a field of seasonable growth and many fields are very weedy, owing to the wet weather, preventing cultivation. Sweet corn. — Very hard to estimate; some fields fair, others small and late. Can hardly mature without favorable weather and long delayed frosts. Cucumber. — If the lice keep off there should be a fair crop. Watermelon. — There will be many shortages. Muskmelon. — Same as watermelon. Squash. — Late sorts, same as above. Columbus, 0. DEATH AND FUNERAL OF WELL KNOWN CEMETERY SUPERINTENDENT. — THE PAST WEEK A BUSY ONE, THERE BEING MORE THAN THE USUAL AMOUNT OF FUNERAL WORK. The death of Adam Stephens came as a shock to us. Although he was past 78 years of age he was very robust and had only been sick one week. For over thirty years Mr. Stephens acted as superintend- ent ofGreenlawn cemetery, which in its grandeur to-day displays the handiwork of this grand old gentleman. Mr. Stephens officiated personally at the burial of nearly every one of the 50,000 who to-day sleep in the cemetery, where he has joined them. His funeral was the largest ever held in this city, being onlv another evidence of the esteem in which he was held by Columbus society. He leaves three sons and two daughters to mourn his loss, Sherman P. Stephens, proprietor and manager of the Clover Hill Greenhouses, being especially well known to the trade. The week just closed was a very busy one, as there never has been such a demand for funeral work at this season as last week and, strange to say, the supply held out remarkably well. Asters and lilies, of which there was a good supply were used in great quantities with very good effect. Carl. SouTHiNGTON, CoNN.— The heirs of the Dwight Twitchell estate have trans- ferred to C. W. Blatchley the greenhouse property on Main street. Turner's Falls, Mass.— The Turner's Falls Company offers the town the most sightly piece oflandinthe town, over- looking the river valley and on the line of the electric cars, for a public park. KiHE SWEET PEAS Seed for forcing only. ZVOLANEK'S ChRIsTMAS-Pink. FLORENCE DENZER-Pure White. Price— One pkt., 75.-; 1 lb., ifj.50 mailed free. Not less than 75c worth will be sold. Sold only in ray original packet, with directions. Stock seed of this variety is carefully selected in my greenhouses from stems over 14 inches long. Thesi- two varieties, it sowed the first part of September, will bloom for Christmas. When planted in December, .'itter latest 'mums, will bloom in February. New crop ready middle of August. Orders booked now and filled in rotation, ANT. C. ZVOLXNEK, GRAND VIEW, N. J. Money Orders: Sommerville, N. J. NOW READY. Galla Bulbs THEY ARE FINE THIS YEAR. Per 100 T'er 1000 1-inch in diameter S2.50 *20.00 1 to l'-4-ineh diameter 3.50 30.00 Prepaid to \o\n- city at above prices cash. CALirORNU CARNATION CO. LOOMIS, CAL. E.J.Spangler&Co. 507 LUDLOW STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Established in 18 60. Manufacturers of Bags, Tags and Envelopes, Printed or Plain. SEEDSMEN'S SEED and CATALOGUE BAGS A SPECIALTY. If it's a Spangler Bag it's a good bag. BEAILIEI'S HARDY WHITE ONION. Send for testimonials. On page 85 of Greiner's "New Onion Culture" appears an account of this Onion. Special OHer. Every purchaser of one or more pounds of seed can have a copy ot this new book free. Pansy Seed as usual. Auy oneorderinga copy of 'The American Car- nation" at .}3.50, through me, will receive M-oz. of Mme. Perret Pansy Seed (value if 1.26) free. Send for circular about new hose roller. A useful invention. Patent applied for. :^ECA.tJi:^IKU, Woodhaven, N. Y. American Florist Advertisements Work Every Day. r. I THE AMERICAN ELORIST.I FOR ALL THE TRADE. READ BY THE TRADE. BEST CIRCULATED MEDIUM. Best Advertising: Medium. ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦♦♦»♦•♦•»♦»♦•♦»#♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»»♦♦♦ igo3. The American Flortst,i 49 Florists' Stock Now in Season. Below we give names which may suggest to the readers articles needed by them for summer use. All of these are supplied by us of the best make and closest possible prices. GLAZING POINTS, all kinds. HOSE, Electric, the best. HOSE COUPLERS. HOSE MENDERS. INSECTICIDE, Tobacco, Extract Rose Leaf. " Nicoticide. " Nikoteen. " Aphis Punk. Slug Shot. MASTICA, much or Httle. PLANT STAKES, Cane. " Galvanized. PLANT TUBS. PRUNERS, Knives. " Shears. " Saws. PUTTY, Twemlow's Semi-Liquid. PUTTY BULBS. SPHAGNUM MOSS. TOBACCO STEMS. WRITE FOR ALL OUR CATALOGUES, FREE. YAUGHAN'S Itl^^i^H^ /^s^ (S^^ PERrECTION PERREGTIQN OLAZINO Vaughan's Rose Grower Bone IVIeal. This is a special brand we have put up for our trade. It is ground fine, hence acts quickly. It is made from bone accumulated in large slaughter houses, and should not be compared with Bone Meal made from cattle heads and feet gathered on the western prairies. Analysis.— Ammonia, 4Vi to 5^4 per cent. Total phosphoric acid. 22 to 25 per cent. Total bone phosphate, 48 to 54 per cent. '5'Price F. 0. B. Chicago. 100 lbs. $2.00; 500 lbs., 88.00; 1000 lbs.. $15.00: 2000 lbs.. ¥30.00. F. 0. B. New York, 100 lbs., $2.50; 500 lbs., $9.75 1000 lbs., $18.50; 2U00 lbs., $36.01). BONE SH4VINGS. This is a very choice article, the refuse of the best hard white bone from a knife handle factory. It is lasting and especially recommended for use in palm soil and on other plants which are not shifted very often and where a continuous and lasting supply of plant food is required. Price 5 lbs., 25c; 10 "lbs., 45c; 25 lbs., 90c: 100 lbs., $3.00. TOBACCO DUST. One of the best remedies for green and black, aphis, fleas, beetles, etc. 100 lbs., $3.25. Mushroom ipawn. rmVor.a.ion. FERTILE. PRODUCTIVE. ENBIIIH in bricks, per 100 lbs., $6.50 f. o. b. Kew York; 17,00 f. o. b. Chicago, Write for prices on quantity. french Bulbs, Prices Ready. Quality Right. Prices Right. HARRISII. <_>ur stock now being shipped has been grown, rogiied, and packed by one firm of Bermuda growers, whose entire output we control. It is as clean stock as can be found on the island ani is uniform in type and grad- ing. Order now. Our grades are 5 to 7, 6 to 7. 7to9, 9 to 11 and II to 13. Special Harrisii (ooeii) Size 6 to 7-inch, This type is one of the cleanest and truest to type of all the Hermuda Lilies. It is a little later than true Harrisii but makes up in healthiness. We can make a very special price on select 6 to 7-inch bulbs of these of *4. 00 per 100; }33.,S0 p?r 1000, They will pay a bip profit on the investment. Bermuda Freesias. This is the purest strain of White Flowered Freesias in existence, Read\', Per 100 Per 1000 CHOICE S ,85 «7,50 Oxalis Buttercup. Per 100 Per KOO MAMMOTH $1,00 $9,00 STRONG 85 7,50 "INTERNATIONAL" PANSY MIXTIRE. THE WORLD'S BEST. This is a combina- tion of as many separate colors, types, blend- in^s and unique kinds as can bf* lound in the world. It has been made up and (■old by us for fourteen years; it is the best general mixture In existence and is most widely known and popular. It is used by most florists. It received the highest award at the Columbian Exposition and was awarded the gold medal at Omaha in 1898, and a medal at the Buffalo exposition. Wc beat the world on Pansies. Price, per oz., $lu.O0; H oz.. *5.00: 'a oz.. *l.nO; trade pkt., 50i-. "Giant Pansy Mixture.'' This mixture includes tlie richest reds, coppers and bronzes, together with the m«.st delicate rose and piDl<: shadings, all the dis- tinct colors of Triroardeau, the splendid Gassier strain with its delicate veiniugs. We have spared no expense to secure the newest, richest and finest sorts. Price, ]4 lb., *14.0O: 02., $4.00; % oz.. OOc; trade pkt., 25c. "Infernafional" Primula Mixture. Unquestionably the best mixture of (Chinese Primroses. It contains the largest variety of the best selling colors. Flowers lar^e, beauti- fully fringed, borne in large clusters well above the rich green leaves, Pkt,, (*350 seeds), 50c; 5 pkts,, *3,00. THF "ASMIIV MlfllMniMFTTF This seed is saved from selected plants ana in the green- ■ IIL nsinuo iniUllUI^LI IL. house ...nly. There is to our knowledge no seed In the market of a strain of Mignonette that compares with the •Astuus," Large pkt, (about 500 seeds), 5Jc H oz, (about 5,000 seeds), *3.00, Full cultural instructions furnished with each package. Ten per cent discount on flower seed orders amounting to .i;j.00 and over for Cash with Order. Send tor our Mid-Summer List ot Pinsj Seed in separate colors and complete list of Hardy Perennials. EXTRA STRONG 2^-inch 3-!4inch Per 100 Per 100 Ivory SIO.OO Brld« ,,, $3„50 8,00 Bridesmaid ,., 3,50 8.00 Golden Cats , , 3.51 8.00 Meteor . , 3,50 Souvenir de Plarra Nolting . . . . 8.00 13.00 I^" STOCK. 2'/4-inch 314-inch Per 100 Per 1000 Franz Deegen 35.00 Pres. Carnot $5 OO $10.00 Perle des Jardlns 4,00 8.00 American Beauty 7,00 14,00 Hermosa 3 00 Clothilde Souperl, strong, 3-in, 5,00 Per 100 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS SEEDLINGS $2.00 " " 2-inch, strong 3.00 FERNS, assorted for Fern Dishes 4.00 SMILAX, 2-inch, strong 3.(X) Chicago. Vauglian's Seed Store, ^^^ ^o'^^. 50 Th£ American Florist. Aug. 8, The Nursery T^aSE. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. N. W. Hale, Knoxville, Tenn., Pres.; Fhank A. Wbber, St. Louis, Mo., Vice-Pres.; George C. Seaqek, Rochester, N. Y., Sec'y. Twenty-ninth annual convention, Atlanta, Ga., June, 1904. ToPEKA, Kan. — The city park was damaged to the extent of about $300 by the recent flood. OwATONNA, Minn —The Clinton Falls Nursery Company has been incorporated with a capital stock of $100,000. Prof. John Craig has succeeded Prof. L. H. Bailey as head of the horticultural departmentof Cornell University, Ithaca, N. Y. North Abington, Mass. — Wra. H. Record, nurseryman, has filed a bank- ruptcy petition, liabihties $2741.46, assets $103.50. Newport, R. I. — The beautiful villa and grounds known as Stone Acre, on Bellevue avenue, has been purchased by Edward R. Thomas, of New York. Hartford, Conn.— The trees in Bush- nell park have all been labelled recently under the supervision of Superintendent Wirth. The common as well as the botanical names are given. New Haven, Conn. — A nursery of con- siderable extent is in operation at East Rock park under the direction of Super- intendent Amrhyn and contains a fine stock of ornamental shrubbery and trees. Brunswick, Me.— The gale which pre- vailed on Monday, July 27, damaged many of the handsome shade trees which abound here. Large limbs were torn from street trees and several of the famous college pines were blown down. Carthage, Mo.— John C.Teas recently received a letter from his old employe, B. P. Mahomey, who was arrested here two weeks ago on a charge of fraud supposed to have been perpetrated in Oklahoma, which says that he easily cleared himself of the charge and will soon be back here to his work. Springfield, Mass. — City Forester Gale states that the elm-leaf beetle has been unusually destructive this year in Springfield, especially in territory which has not been sprayed in the past. Amherst, Mass.— George A. Drew has resigned his position as superintendent of the horticultural department at the agricultural college to take the manage- ment of the Conversfarm at Greenwich, Conn. Cincinnati. FUNERAL WORK THE MAIN FEATURE AT THIS TIME. — GOOD WHITE ASTERS MOVE READILY.— GLADIOLI A GLUT.— NOTES. Funeral work during the past week has been keeping the boys fairly busy and white flowers of all kinds were in good demand. Good white asters bring about $2 per hundred, while pink, purple and lavender are not moving very well. The majority of the carnations coming into this market are small and about $1 per hundred is the price obtained for them. Dark colored gladioli are a glut on the market, the light colored moving a little better at $2 and $3 per hundred. The Ohio Cut Flower Company, which occupied quarters at Third and Main streets, has removed to 129 East Third street. Albert Sunderbruch, of J. M. McCul- lough's Sons, is on a month's vacation. He will take in the Milwaukee conven- tion. Thomas Windrum has torn down one of his small houses and is erecting three new houses 22x150 feet. Clarence J. Ohmer, of E. G. Gillett's, is spending a two weeks' vacation at his old home in Dayton, O. Ale.x. Oil City, Pa.— Fred. C. Crane is build- ing three 140-foot houses of Dietsch short-roof construction. Mr. Crane was formerly with W. M. Deyoe, of this place. FREESUS FREE By mail or Express prepaid for cash witli order Our crop exceeds one million of the finest bulbs of REFRACTA ALliA. Per 100 Per 1000 Choice 3fl-inch and up $ .50 $3.50 Selected V4-inch and up 75 5.00 Mammoth '''8-inch and up . .. 1. 00 7.50 Special price on lots of 5.000 and up. Oxalis Crand Duchess, white. .fi.OO $15.00 rose 1.35 9.00 lavender. 1.25 9.00 Bulbs are ready, order to-day and have in bloom for holiday tr.ade. We are less than three days from" Chicago or four from New York. Prompt delivery guaranteed. WOODS FLORAL CO. WILMINGTON. CAL Azaleas, Araucarias PILMS, BIY TREES and other Decorative Plants of all sizes. Finest, largest and cheapest stock in Ghent. As all plants are grown in our own extenflive nurseries we can sell at very low prices, beine sure of meeting all competitors and sending plants of the best quality. Orders are booked now for fall delivery, and are to be sent as early as possible to the International Horticultural Establishment, LIBOIRE VAN STEENKISTE, 223 Chaussee de Bruges, GHENT, BELGIUM. Catalos^uo free on application. HORtlClJlflJRAL [NGRWMN&MiJNG BY HAVING Your catalog engrav- ings made now you will not be rushed when it's time to go press. JAS.M;BRYANX 706 CHESTNUT STREET PHILADELPHIA PA. Please mention ihe American Florist when writing. Orchids! ^ Arrived in splendid cnditiou a grand lot Caltleya Labiata also C. Maxima. WRITE FOR PRICES. Lager & HurrelU summit, n. j. Orchid Growers and Importers. J. DIJKHUIS & CO. BOSKOOP-HOLLAND. QUALITY. QUANTITY. Ask our prices for AZALEAS, RHODODENDRONS, PEONIES, ROSES, HARDY EVERGREENS, CLEMATIS, Etc. Price List Fre» o n Application. Pv^ONIAS. In 10 distinct, named kinds, selected for florists' use. Earliest to latest, all colors. 81.50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100. Poet's Narcissus, double and single, home grown, blooming' bulbs, 75c per 100; $6.00 PANSY FIELD OF PETER BROWN, LANCASTER, PA. per 1000. F. BALLER, Bloomington, III. Plcoie mer.tion the A merican Florist when writing. igo3. The American Florist. 51 Good Fortune is the Giium of Industry. DO IT AND DO IT NOW. Lay in a stock of Godfrey Aschmann's ARAUCARIA EXCELSA, it helps to fill your treasury while you sleep. We are Headquarters for this much thought of decorative plant. Our houses are full no\v of the choice April importation (no seedlings) raised in Belgium, from top cuttings only. Here is my lowest quotation; who can beat the stock I offer for the money: ^^-\-a. pots, 3 to 4 tiers, 10 to 12 in. high, oOe. 5^-iD. pots, 3 to 4 tiers, 10 to 12 in. high, very broad, 60c. 5i4-in. pots, 3 to 4 tiers, 13 to 15 in. high, 75*' . 6-inch pots, 4 to 5 tiers, 16 to 19 in. high, 80c.. 90c. to ifl.OO each. KENTI« FORSTERIANA, 5H-in. pots, 36 to 43 inches higli. 7.=i.-. to *1, 00 each. CYCAS REVOLUTA (Sago Palm), very fine, 6 to 7-in. fiois, from 3 to4. 5.6, 7 8 leaves, at 10c. perleiil. BOSTON FERNS. 5-iuch pots, 25c. 1o 3.5c each. ASPARAGUS'PLUMOSUS. 3-inch pots, SID per 100. SOLANUM (Jerusalem CherryJ, to close out. 2!.4-in.. only *2.00 per 100. HELIOTROPE, blue, suitable to force on benches, 4-inch pots. $7.00 per 100. FICUS ELASTICA, (Belgica), 4-inch, 25c. each. Cash with order, please. Plants are shipped at purchaser's risk. Please state it pots are wanted. WANTED— To buy for cash. Small Bstton Farnf. Godfrey Aonhmonn Wholesale Grower and Adlillllldnil) Importer of Pot Plants 1012 Ontario Stmt, PHIUDELPHIA. PA. B&ASpecialties Bay Trees, Box Wood, Palms, Evergreens, Etc. WRITE FOR FALL CATALOGUE. BOBBINK & ATKINS, RUTHERFORD, N. J. m Send to THE MOON For \ Trees, Shrubs, Vines Yourj and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free, THE WM. H. MOON OO. Morrigville, Pa. Pteasg mention the American Florist when writing. The Royal Tottenham Nurseries, Ltd. DEDEMSVAART. near ZWOLLE, NETHERLANDS. Headquarters for Hardy Perennials, Pseonies, Iris Germanica and Kaempferi, Anemones, Phlox Decussata, choice Alpine plants, Hardy Ericas, Tritoma, Hardy Ferns, Delphiniums. Novelties in this line a specialty. Conifers (special young stock), Hydrangeas, Rhododendrons and Azaleas. We grow also some 8 acres of Daffodils. Special quotations toward April. Atk for Catalogue. When in Europe come and see us and inspect our extensive Nurseries. Gouda is our railroad depot. HARDY. FANCY ORNAMENTAL NURSERY STOCK. J. Biaauw & Co., BOSKOOP. HOLLAND. Catalogue free on demand. Headquarters for the famous ColoradoBlue Spruces, purest, bluest strain Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. KOSTER & CO. Hollandia Nursaries HARDY AZALEAS, BOX TREES, CLEMATIS, CONIFERS, HYDRANGEAS, PEONIES. Pot-Grovi'n Plants for Forcing, RHODODENDRONS, H. P. ROSES, Etc. No At^cnts. Catuloi^uf fret' on demand. Mention the American Florist when wnting to advertisers on this page. Poskoop. Holland. New Crop Just Arrived PERSICUM GI6ANTEUM Cyclamen PERSifUsi Gigasteusi. Cyclamen The finest strain in the world. We can supply in the following colors, viz: WHITE, BLOOD RED, ROSE, WHITE CARMINE EYE, 75 cts. per 100 seeds; $6.00 per 1000 seeds. FINEST MIXED, 60 cts. per lOO seeds; f 5.00 per 1000 seeds. (350 seeds or more at 1000 rate.) For other Seasonable flower Seeds and Bulbs, see our current Wholesale Price List. HENRYA.DREER, PHILADELPHIA. Freesia Refracta Alba. 12 100 1000 3, to !4-iiich lOe; $.50; *1.00 i4 to »^-inch 15c; .75; «.00 «8-in. toestrasize20c; 1.00; 9.00 CALLA ETHIOPICA, WHITE. Extra fine center shoots. 4 to 5-inch circumference. .8 .65 4.50; 40.C0 4 to 6-inch '■ ..S .75 5.50; .tOOO 5 to 7-inch " .. 1.00 7.50; 70.00 Monster 1.75 10.00. Prices for Freesias and Callas ir elude delivery. LILIUM HARRISII. BERMUDA. 5x7-inch S .60 3.75; 33.00 6x7-inch 75 4.35; 40.00 7s9-inoh 1.00 8.00; 73.00 9-\ll-inch 2.00 15.00. Send for our new 1903-01 H. H. BERGER & CO.. SEASONABLE SEEDS. Fresh crop Smilax, pi^t. 10c; oz. 25c; lb. $2.50. Fresh crop Shasta Daisy, most profitable Flo- rists' Cut Flower, ICO seeds 3oc; 1000, $2.00. Asparagus Sprengeri. 100 seeds 20c: 1000,11.00. Primula Sinensis Fimb.. pure white, white with yellow eye, rose crimson, blue. 100 seeds 35c; 1000 seeds $1.75 All colors mixed, 100 seeds 20c; 1000, $1.50 Cineraria. Hybrid Grandiflorum, pkt. SSc; 5 pkts. $1.00. Maxima or the Dwarf sort. Calceolaria, finest, tigered mottled Hybrids, pkt. 25c;5pkts. $1.0d. T.illorDwarf growing. PANSIES, Berger's Neverfail Mitture. Put up by ourselves from finest strain, all colors, all sorts. Try li. 1000 seeds, Kc; 5000, $1.00. Gassier, Bugnot, Odier, Trimardeau, any other namsd sorts or any color, separate pkt. 1000 seeds, 35c; 5000 seeds, $1.00. Catalogue. It will interest you. 14 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine (f Begonia Gloire de Lorraine Nana Compacta OUR IMPROVED VARIETY AWARDED A SILVER MEDAL By The Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Plants of either sort from 2H-inch pots, $15.00 per ICO; *110.00 per 1000. Delivery July and August. All orders east of the Mississippi River will be sent prepaid. R. & J. FAROIHAR & CO., ' ^"Bos^ro^tn r " Bay Trees THE FINEST AT DESMETBROS., GHENT, Belgium. Special price list on application. FRANKEN BROS., Special Growers and Dealers of Dutch Bolbs for Florists and Private Gardeners SEND FOR PRICES. Box 311. LAKE FOREST, ILL. FRANKEN BROS., A Business Opportunity FOR ADVERTISERS The Convention Number. SEND YOUR ADVERTISEMENT NOW... 52 The American Florist. Aug. 8, Our pasTiMEs. S. A. F. COMMITTEE ON SPORTS. P. J. Hauswirtli, 237 Michigan avenue, Chicago; C. C. Pollwonh and F. Schraeiing, Milwaukee. Announcements of coming contesta or other events of interests to our bowling, shooting and sporting readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address nil correspondence for this department to Wm. .J. Stewart, 79 Milk St., lioston, Mass.; Robt. Kift. 1725 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia, Ta.; or to the American Flori&t Co.. i)34 Dearborn St., Chicago, III. At Chicago. The scores for the practice game Tuesday, August 4, were as follows: Player 1st 2d 3d 4th G.Stollery 136 130 145 112 F. StoUery 136 130 152 202 Lambros 144 133 163 119 W. Kreitling 104 145 80 156 lialluff 154 145 169 189 Asnius 159 156 145 175 Winterson 136 135 164 128 Sterrett 120 194 149 148 Hauswirth 147 191 167 T'l 523 620 549 483 657 635 563 611 505 At Natick, Mass. On Saturday, August 1, the Waban Rose Conservatory base ball club, in defeating the Boston Flower Market team by a score of 14 to H, obtained revenge for its defeat at the hands of the latter earlier in the season. The vis- itors were unable to connect at critical moments with the speedy delivery of R. Montgomery, who as usual had a long line of strikeouts to his credit. He received excellent support from Casey, a new man behind the bat for the home team, and Gallagher, who held down second base, also covered himself with glory. The batting of the Wabans was much improved compared with their efforts in former games. For the Boston team. Lane, who had been knocked out of the box by the Waban boys, redeemed himself by putting up a good exhibition of fielding in the left garden, while the heavy hitting of Malloy, the second base- man, was a terror to the spectators. Another game has been arranged for August 15, when it is expected that both teams will be prepared to fight to a finish. Cricket at Philadelphia. A cricket match between elevens selected from the Florists' Club of Philadelphia and the employes of John G. Gardner, of the Montgomery Nurseries, was played at Villa Nova on Saturday, August 1, resulting in a victory for the home eleven with five wickets to spare. The features of the game were the brilliant batting of Mr. Gardner for the Montgomery side and the bowling of S. B. Lohman for the florists. C. H. Eiraerman, the crack bowler of the florists' club, made a grand stand finish in the second inning and a sensational catch in the first. If all had done as well for their side the Montgom- eries would not have had such an easy thing of it. Edward Campbell and Wil- liam K. Harris acted as umpires and their decisions were something scandal- ous, some of them being enough to turn a person's hair. After the match a colla- tion was served to the visitors on the lawn under the able superintendence of Mrs. Gardner and Miss Ethel Gardner. The Montgomery fife and drum corps made things lively after the moon rose and a most enjoyable evening was spent. It was ten of the clock before the last guest had departed and all went home with a feeling of gratitude to their kind entertainers. The return match will be played on the grounds of the Florists' ~ s IT L I BILLIARD ROOM AT THE OLYMPIA BOWLING ALLEYS, MILWAUKEE. Gun Club at Wissinoraing. on Saturday, August S. G. C. W. Convention Bowlings Prizes. We are advised that the following prizes have been offered in bowling and other contests; complete list next week. Milwaukee Florists' Club, six gold medals for members of winning team. C. C. Poll worth Company, Milwaukee, six scarf pins for members of second team; and gold medal to florist coming the greatest distance. John A. Evans, Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond, Ind., $10 gold medal. John F. Wilcox, Council Bluffs, la., $10 umbrella. Prizes are also offered by Milwaukee Citizens' Business League; F. Pollworth & Brother, Milwaukee; Henry Weber, park commissioner, Milwaukee; Bruns- wick-Balke Company, Chicago. E. F. Winterson Company, Chicago, silver cup for highest individual total in three games. W. P. Mussey. Chicago, $25 gold badge for best individual bowler, under special regulations. With Philadelphia Gunners. The two tie scores of Huttenlock and Anderson were the features of the semi- monthly target shoot of the Philadelphia Florists' Gun Club at Wissinoming, July 28. While the field was small the com- petition for the special prize offered by the club was keen. Both Anderson and Huttenlock outdistanced the rest of the shooters, and at the termination of the fifty targets they stood on even footing, with a total score of fifty-six. Anderson made the best actual score of the two, with forty-nine breaks out of fifty, while Huttenlock broke forty-four out of fifty. The club has arranged an elaborate programme to be shot on its grounds at Wissinoming on Saturday, August 8. This shoot is practically a preliminary test for the open amateur tournament which will be shot on September 30 and October 1 and 2. The conditions for August 8 are 100 targets, speed handi- cap, sweepstake, entrance $5, targets $1.50. Hartford, Conn. No better evidence of the destructive power of hail can be seen than the condi- tion of the greenhouses in this city and the suburbs following the storm last week. Charles K. Swenson estimates his damage at $1,000, nearly all the glass in the roofs of his greenhouses being shattered. J. Coombes estimates that $200 will cover the damage to their greenhouse on Benton street, where about 300 panes of glass were broken. H. Palmer, in West Hartford had nearly every pane of glass in his houses broken and A. Whiting, on Whiting lane, will require seventy-five to 100 boxes of glass to put his greenhouses in good repair. Two hundred to 300 lights of glass were smashed in the new houses and the old houses were completely riddled. No damage was done to either George Osborne's houses at Atwood and Ser- geant streets or to those belonging to Drake & Carlson at Bushnell and Otis streets, the Campfield greenhouses. These are built of small panes of heavy glass, which resisted the impact of the blocks of hail. Boise, Idaho. Business in this vicinity is extremely dull just now but there was an excellent demand for roses and carnations during the season. We use the irrigation system here and the growing of flowers is merely a matter of planting the seed, turning the water into the furrows and nature does the rest. Wm. Bayhouse is engaged in erectinga six-span ridge and furrow house, each span measuring 15x115 feet, which is now about ready for piping. A Carmody boiler and hot water heating system will be used. In addition to the new build- ing, the firm has two houses measuring 28x80 feet. The Boise Floral Company is erecting a five-span ridge and furrowhouse which will be heated by hot water. Two of the spans have been completed, are now under glass and have been planted with roses. W. B. igoj. The American Florist. 53 Ferns, Palms, Asparagus, Primroses. Pteris Tremula, short bushy stock from 2H-inch pots, S3.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Phoenix Carnariensis Palms, excellent values at $1.50 and $3.00. from 7 and 8-inch pots. Full line of Kentias iind Latanias in all sizes. Asparagut Sprengeri, 2-inch pots, $3.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus. 2!4-inch pots, $3.60 per 100. Primula Obconica Grandiflnra 'Alba and Rosea. 2-lnch pots, J2.00 per 100; 2H-inch pots, strony, S3 00 per 100. THE Storrss Harrison Co. PAINSVILLE. O. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. Special low prices on palms to close out. Fioe clean stock, cool grown and well shaped plants, none better. ARECA LUTESCENS, 3 plants to pot, 4, 6 and (S-inch,'t25, (40 and 1100 per 100. KENTIA Belmoreana and Forsteriana, 8, 4, S and 6-incb, 112, 125, 140, 1100 per 100. REX BEGONIA, 2 and 3-inch. 14 and 18 per 100 DRACAENA INDIVISA, 3-inch, t5.00 per 100: 4-inch. Iiu, por loO ENGLISH IVY, 2 and 3-inch. 13 and t6 per TOO. BOSTON FERNS, 6-inoh. $30 per 100. From beds, for 2, 3 and 4- inch pots, $4.00, $8.00, $15.00 per 100. I still have a full line of Bedding Plants for stocking up or late planting. Cash or C. 0. D. GEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON, N.J. Don't Miss This. GERANIUMS— I>o you wish to secure stock of the following superb bedders: S. A. Nutt. Jeaa Viaud, Mrs. E. G. Hilt, Beaute Poitevine, Alphonse Riccard, Mrae. Buchner. Stroupr plants from 2H-inch pots at rootPd cutting prices. $1.50 per 100; 115.00 per 1000. SMILAX-Strong 2i^-iDch plants, $1.'^ per ICO: SIO.OD per lOOO. FUCHSIAS— Four leading sorts, 2-incb, $1.25 per 100. Nolico— The above stock is guaranteed strictly first-class in every respect, and worth twice tlie money. The W. T. Buckley Plant Co., Springfield. III. IT WILL PAY YOl to work up a stock of Trago. Absolutely the best semi-double Scarlet Geranium to date. Either as a bedder or a pot plant: it cannot be excelled Strong 2^-inch plants, $8.00 per 100. s. s. 708 N. 16th St., SKIDELSKY. PHILADELPHIA. Boston Ferns. Orders booked now for fall delivery, fine bench plants for %Vz, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8-inch pots. SANSEVIERIA ZEYLANICA, 3-inch, ready forS-inch. 75c per dozen. CYCAS. 3 to 6 fronds, fine, 30c to 60c. A. J. BALDWIN, Newark, O. JOSEPH HEAGOGK, WYNCOTE, PA. GRowiR AREC4 LITESCENS, ~»f - KENTIA BELMOREANA, .— ■ COCOS WEDDELLIANA. Our specialtv. 2'/o-in., *3 00: 3in., *4 OU; 4-in., 18.00; &-in., 115.00; 6-in., $35.00 per 100. Roses. Maids. 2i4-in., $23.60 per 1000; Woottons, *3.00 and S5.00 per 100. Boston Ferns all sizes. J. H. BOERNHOEFT, Tipton, Ind. DREER'S FINE FERNS. Adiantum Cuneafum. Per 100 1000 2Ji-inoh pots $ 3.00; $ 25.00 3 '• 600; 50.00 13.00; 100.00 above is exceptionally fine in condition for potting up at 4 The stock, oni-e. The following varieties can be sup- plied in good plants from 2Ji-incb pots, at the uniform price of 83.00 per 100; J25.0O per 1000. Adiantum Pubescens, Aspidlum Tsussimense, Ulechnum Brasiliense and Occidentale, Cyrtomium Fulca- tum and Fortunei, Davallia Stricta, Lastrea Chrvsoloba, Nephrodium Hirtipi'S, Onychium .laponicura, Poly- podium Aureura, Polystichum Seto- sum and the following list of Pteris. Arj.'vrat'a, Crelioa Albo-Lineata, .Magniflca, Hastata, Adiantoides, Harrisoni. Internata, Leptophylla Ouvrardi, Palmata, Serrulata, Serru- l:ita Cristata, Sieboldii, Wimsetti. Seedling Ferns. IN FLATS. We can still supply the following varieties in flats, containing about 300 plants, each at 13 00 per flat. Adiantum Cuneatura and Grandioeps. Aspidium Tsussimense, Lomaria Gibba, Lygodium Scandens, Nephrodium Hirtipes, Polypodium Areolatum, Davallia Stricta. Lastrea Aristata Varie- gata, and the following varieties of Pteris, Adiantoides, Cretiea Albo-Lineata, Magniflca, Hastata, Internata, Ouvrardi, Palmata, Sieboldii and Serrulata. For a complete line of Palms and other Decorative Plants, also Bulbs and Seasonable Flower Seeds, see our current Wholesale List. HENRY A. DREER, PHILADELPHIA. PA. We Have Removed to No. 11 Province St. ORDER DIRECT FROM HEADQUARTERS. We carry the largest, most complete line of Florists' Bardy Supplies, Dagger and Fancy Ferns, best quality, SI. 00 per lOOO. Discounts on larger orders. Bronze and Green Galax, best quality, SI.OO per lOOO. Laurel Festooning, best quality, 5c and 6c per yd. Green Moss. iSl.OO per bbl. ; 75c per bag. Sphagnum Moss, '$1.00 per bbl.; 50c per bag. We can Bll your orders at a moments notice. Orders by mail, telegraph and telephone, will receive our prompt, personal att«n- tion. „g|^py yy RQBINSON. No II Provincc St., BOSTON, MASS. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus 2 1-2-inch stock in line shape at $3.00 per hundred. nOLTON & IIINKEL CO.. Milwaukee, Wis. Small Ferns in flats 1.000 Flats Read) for Delivery Now in the fallowing drsiiable varieties. Aspidium Tsussimense, Crytomium Fali.-atLim, Davallia Stricta, Pteris Adiantoides, Pteris Has- tata, Oretica Albo-lineata, Pteris Serrulata, etc. Price. *2.00 per flat. Special price on large lots. Special list of forcing plants tor florists, mailed on application If ■•arefully divided at least -100 plants can bo made Irom each flat. Ozone Park Nurseries, r. B. KNtCKMAN, Mgr. OZONE PARK, L. I., N. Y. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2-inch pots $3.00 per 100 2H-inch pots 2.50 per 100 3-inch pots 3.00 per 100 Express charges and guarantee satisfaction. LOOMIS FLORAL CO., Loomis, CaL Smilax Plants, 2!/!-in pots, *2,00 per 100. 50 boxes (new) double strength A glass 18x30, 34.25 per box. 20 boxes (new) single strength, 16x18, $2.85 per box. F. W. WALKER & GO , Louisville, Ky, LOW PRICE. QUICK PROFIT. 1 Anna Foster Fern Very Popular. Very Prolific. The Most Graceful Nephrolepis Grown. Small 3 to-4 frond plants, $10.00 per 100; $80.00 per 1000. Beautiful plants cut from bench at $35-00, $50.00 and $75-00 per 100. Pot plants, 3-in., $20 per 100. 6-in., $1; 7-in., $2; 8-in., $3; 9-in., $4, each. Larger plants on application. 10,000 KENTIA PALMS. L. H. FOSTER, 45 King Street, DORCHESTER, MASS. SMILAX... strong, 2-inch, 11.25 per 100. Asparagus Sprangari, 3-inch, per 100 $3.00 3-iiich Baaullas, per lOU 5.00 3-inch Bridss and Maids, per 100 4.00 JOHNBROD. Niles Centre, ill. A SPECIAL IN Latania Borbonica, 4-inch, per doz. ...$3.50 5-inch, " .... 6.00 6-inch, '■ ... St.OO GEO. A. KUHL, "ftr- 54 The American Florist. Aug. 8, St. Paul. A VISIT TO LAKEVILLE. — TRADE HOLDS FAIR IN SPITE OF HOT WEATHER.— GROWERS ATTEND TO PLANTING AND REPAIRING. — BAD HAIL STORM VISITS CITY. — florists' PICNIC TO BE HELD AT WILDWOOD.-SOME BIRTHSINTHETRADE. —NOTES. Quite a severe wind and hail storm visited this section shortly after midnight July 27. R. C. Seeger, the principal sufferer, lost about 1,000 square feet of glass, while Keiper & Powles' place was also struck quite heavily. Mr. Seeger had hail insurance, but Keiper & Powles had none. Carl Peterson's place in the same section escaped damage. Trees and shrubbery were demolished in differ- ent parts of the city. H. L. Patthey, manager of the Minne- apolis sweet pea show, is very hopeful for a successful exhibit. The prizes arc open to amateurs only, but any florists hav- ing anything nice for exhibition in either annuals or perennials will be accorded space and duly credited with what they send. All contributions should be sent by express prepaid to Mr. Patthey at the Dayton building, 710 Nicollet avenue, Minneapolis. There will be quite a delegation to the convention when they are all rounded up. C. C. Poll worth of Milwaukee, made us a hurried call last week. He was brim full of convention enthusiasm and has infused some of it into St. Paul and Min- neapolis florists, so that a good attend- ance may be expected from the North Star state. Trade has kept up fairly well, notwith- standing the heat and the dull season in floral lines. Roses and carnations have been scarce with stock of all grades from poorest to best. Sweet peas have been quite scarce but are plentiful now, the wholesale price being $1.50 per 1000. The growers are all busy planting and repairing. Gust. Colberg, the genial clerk in L. L. May & Company's retail store, smiles blandly and tells everyone it was a 101/2- pound boy. Frank Gustafson, of the same firm, is rejoicing over the arrival of a girl a few weeks since. The St. Paul florists will picnic at Wildwood, on White Bear Lake, Wednes- day, August 5. A full programme of sports has been arranged and everybody is expected to be present. L. L. May & Company are making some much needed repairs to their oldest range and repainting their entire plant. Recent rains have helped out all vege- tation and some of the growers will be benching carnations this week. Aug. S. Swanson is a perennial builder, his latest addition consisting of a nice large rose house. Christ Hansen is cutting some choice long stemmed Liberty roses from old plants. L. L. May & Company are bringing in some beautiful perennials from their nur- series. Holm & Olson are building a new plant house. Visitors: H. E. Philpott, of Winnipeg, with his perennial smile; Mr. Creighton, representing H. A. Dreer; E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind., who never grows old, dropped in some time ago. Felix. Danville, Pa.— Hitchings & Company are about to erect a capacious curvilinear palm house for John R. Bennett. Law- rence Cotter, formerly of Boston, is now in charge of this place and under his skillful management great things are Expected of it. CHRYSANTHEMIMS. Fine younc plants from 2U-inch pots, S4.00 per 100; S35.00 per 1000. Also the creum of the New varieties of this year: Mrs. Button, Marion Newell. T. Eaton, Col Appleton. Mrs. West. Bonnafton. Helen Bloodgood. Vanderbilt, Ivory, Robert Halliday, ROSES. 1000 Grafted Brides, extra fine strong plants, per 100 $'5.00; per 1000 SHO.OO 1000 Gralteo, Liberiy, 3-incli pots, per 1(0 12.00: per 1000 lOO.OO 4000 American Beauty. 3-inch pots, good plants, per 100 8.00; per 1000 7.5.00 6C0 Brides, own roois, 3-incli pots, pood plants, per 100 8.00: per lOOO 75.00 3000 Bridesmaids, own roots. 3-in('li pots, good plants, per 100 8.0); per 1000 75.00 500 Franz Oeegan, 3-inch pots, per 100 10.00. 300 Queen ot Edgely. 4-inch pots, strong, per 100 15,00. GARDENIA VEITCHII. The proper variety for Winter forcing. •Fine young plants, 3-inch per 100 Sia 00; per 1000 SIOO.OO Now Is Itie lime to plant, PANDANUS UTILUS. strong plants, 3-inch pots, ready for shift, per 100 * 8.O0; pfr 1000 * 75 00 KENTIA BELMOREANA &. FORSTERIANA. Fine plants, 3!i-inoh pots, ready for shift, per 100 $10.00; per lOOn % 7500 Fine plants, 3-inch pots, ready for shift, per 100 15,00; per 1000 125,00 ARAUCARIA EXCELSA. Nice young plants, 4-inch pots, per dozen $6.00; per 100 $50.00 Nice young plants, 5-inch pots, per 100 75,00 CROTONS— A Superb Collection. strong plants, from 3-inch pots, per 100 20,00 FIna for growing on for Fall and Chrlslmaa sates. 49th and Market Streets, PHILADELPHIA, PA. ROBERT CRAIG & SON, wri^ OF^JF^EJie A BEAUTIFUL STOCK OF Per lOO Exochorda firandiflora, 2 to 3 feet, heavy 12.00 Oranges. Hest sorts. Grafted on Citrus tri- foliata. liearins sizes: 12-inches, 4-incli pots, bushy 20.00 15-18 inches. 4-inch pots, bushy 30.00 Kum Kwats. 10 to 12 inches, 4-in. pots, bushy 20.00 Hydrangeas, Rosea, Thos Hogg, etc. Strong field-grown, well branched. 13 to 15 inches 8 00 24 to 36 inches 12.00 Not less than 40 of a sort at 100 rates. Ins. High. Pots. Ch. Lvs. 100 Kenlia Belmoreana, 12 to 15 3-in. 5 $18,00 Kentia Belmoreana, 18 to 20 4-in. 5 30.00 Kentia Belmoreana, 30 to 24 4-in. 6 50.00 Latania Boroonica. 12 to 15 4-in. 2 15.00 latania Borbonica. 15 4-iu. 3 to 4 20.00 latania Borbonica, 18 to 20 4-in. 5 30.00 Biota Aurea Nana, 10 to 15 very compact 20,00 Biota Aurea Nana, 18 to 24 very compact 40.00 Cedrus Deodara, 15 to 18 very shapely 25.00 Cedrus Deodara. 30 to 24 very shapely 30.00 Exochorda Grandiflora, 18 to 24 in., very bushy, transplanted 8.00 We also offer an immense stock of Ornamental Trees, Shrubs, Conifers, Azaleas, Camellias and other stock suitable for Landscape Work. No disease or insects on our slock. Catalogues on application. P. J. BERCKMANS COMPANY, Inc., '^^^li^'^is. Special Offer On account of retiring from florist business I offer my entire plant For Sale or Rent. Also stock as follows; viz. AUGUSTA, GA. Per 100 B.OOO Asparagus Plumosus, 2%-inch pots, $3.50 3,000 Asparagus Sprengeri, 2M-inch pots, 3.60 1.000 Asparagus Sprengeri. 3-inch pots. . 4.00 2,000 Asparagus Sprengeri, 4-inih pots... 6.00 5,000 Smilax, 2 'i -inch pots 1.50 Per 100 ion Grafted Maids, 3-inch pots $15.00 100 Gratted Kaiserins, 3-inch pots 1.5.00 100 La France. 3-inch pots 5.00 500 Hydrangea Otaitsa, 3V!-inch pots 2.50 POSITIVELY CASH WITH ORDER. SAMIEL J. BUNTING, Elmwood Ave. and 58tti St. Philadelphia, Pa. Asparagus Sprengeri. 2!4-in., heavy, $3,00 per 100; 815.00 per 1000 4-inch, heavy, 7.50 per 100. strong. 2H-iDcli, $3.00 per 100; $l,'i.00 per 1000. CASH, The Haskell Ave. Floral Co., DALLAS, TEX. Please mention the American Florist every time you write to an advertiser. LAST CALL Chrysanthemums. We liave several thousand strong plants of the best standard varieties, which we will close out at $2.50 per lOO; $20.00 per 1000. Selection left entirely to us. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Nich. igo3. The American Florist. 55 The= Milwaukee Convention Number. What They Say: TWICE AS GOOD AS OTHERS. Ed. Am. Florist: — The adv. in your paper brought more than twice the amount of orders of any other paper. Greene, N.y. The Page Seed Co. HIS BEST INVESTMENT. Ed. Am. Florist:— My first dollar invested in the Florist has proved to be the best investment I ever made. Fremont, Neb. C. T. C. Lollich. (^* i^^ t£^ SWAMPED WITH ORDERS. Ed. Am. Florist:— Please do not again print our 1-inch advertisement for carnation plants. One insertion sold them all, in fact brought orders for several times out surplus. Hughsonville, N. Y. A. Laub & Sons. •§B To Be Issued August 15, 1903. Orders Follow ADVERTISING IN THE AMERICAN FLORIST NO WASTE NO FICTITIOUS INQUIRIES. JTIT IS BUSINESS that pays the JL£« advertiser, and this publication ^1 goes to buyers of stock in all lines. The seasonable and per- manent value of our Special Numbers for advertising purposes is well known. OUR SPECIAL NUMBERS ARE READ, PRESERVED AND RE-READ. Advertisements in body pages will be taken at our ordinary rates, namely, ^1.00 per inch, $30.00 per page of thirty inches, with the usual discounts on time contracts. Advertisements on second, third and fourth SPECIAL COVER PAGES (printed on heavy toned paper) $30.00 per page, net. Mail your advertisement to reacli us not later than August 12th. American Florist Company, 324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. 56 The American Florist. Aug. 8, MILWAUKEE GROWERS' ESTABLISHMENTS. 1. N. Zwfifel. 2. Beuj. Gregory. .T. C. Howard. A. P. Kaiser. 4. Aug. Burmi-ister * Co. 5. Frank P. Dilger. 6. Ileitman .t Baerraan. 9. Chas. Zepnick. 10. Otto Tietbohl. 11. Hans liartcls. 7. Currie Hros igoj. The American Florist. 57 Am. Beauty 3-INCH POT PLANTS. Per 100 $6.00; Per 1000 $50.00 Golden Gate. 2i-in. pots, $2.50 per 100; $50.00 per 1000 Ivory. 2i-in. pots, $3.00 per lOO; $50.00 per 1000 All plants sold under express conditon that if not satisfactory they are to be returned immedi- ately, when money will be refunded. PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Rose Plants... GOOD, CLEAN, STRONG PLANTS. Per 100 rOOO Iridumaldt, 2M-inch 13.00 J2500 ■rWttmaldt, 3-inoh 4.00 35.01 ll(l««on. 3-inch 450 4.00 Mtltort, syj-inoh 3.00 25.00 Amorlcan Bcautin, 3-iflch. strong, first size 6.f Aintrlean BtautlU, 3-incli, second size 4.00 SMILAX, extra strong, 2-inch 1.25 10.00 Lakeview Rose Gardens, JAMESTOWN, N. Y. HAVE YOU TRIED Sterilized Soil Grown Roses Free (rem club root and other fungus root diseases We offer the following surplus stock made from selected cuttings. 1,300 BEAUTIES, 3-inch $6.00 1,250 LIBERTIES, 3-inch. S.OO 1,150 MAIDS, 3-inch 5.00 900 BRIDES, 3-inch 5.00 Ready for4-1n orbenching. CashorC.O D J. LOUIS LOOSE. Washington, P. C. New White Canna MONT BLANC. THE GREATIST NOVELIY IN CANNES. Potted plants 75c each; 17.50 per dozen. S50.00 per lOJ. WESr GROVE, PA. The Gonard & Jones Co., BtGONIfl iS~" 21^-inch pots, $15.00 per 100. Write for prices on large lots. Stock guaranteed absolutely free from disease. THOMAS ROLAND, Nahant, Mass. SPECIMEN PALMS Latania Borbonica. We have a limited quantity of extra fine speci- lut'ns iti H-incli pots. Will be closed oui at $7.53 each. This is a bargain; give us your order at once. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, o. I Winter Flowering Roses I < FINE HEALTHY STOCK, FROM SELECTED CUTTINGS. » 5 SUNRISE. AMERICAN BEAUTY, L« FRANCE, 3-inch pots, $9.00 per 100; 4-inch pots, $13.00 per 100. i 3 BRIDES, MAIDS, GOLDEN GATES. METEORS, SAFRANO. BON SILENE. MME. HOSTE, PAPA § ^ GONTIER, 3-inch pots, $7,00 per 100; 4-inch pots, iflO.OO per 100, S 1 0:RiVF^arE^I> ROS£^S. I ivoRY^.^'.v.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.v.;:;:! i*"*-"*' p*'" '•* FINE BUSHY PLANTS IN 3^ and 4-INCH POTS. BRIDES. GOLDEN GATES i .,^,,„ „ , ,„, MAIOS. KAISERINS < *'*■"" P' "^ '"" I J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. I Am. Beauty Plants. Choice 4-inch stock. We have about 20CO plants which we reserved for our own use, will close them out at $5.00 per 100. Carnation Field Plants. . strictly first-class plants in every respect. Lawson, Norway, While - ' ' Cloud at $5.00 per lOO. All plants shipped from Hinsdale. III. BASSETT & WASHBURN, 'V'^r CHICAGO. FINISHED PLANTING HAVE A SURPLUS OF FINE THRIFTY ROSES. Per 1000 Per POOO Per 100(1 3H-inch Bridesmaids $15.00 3-inch Beauties $35,0o 3!4-inch Perles *50.00 3V4-inch Beauties ...... 60.00 S'/s-inch Gates 45.00 2-inch Bridesmaids 200O 3 inch Beauties'. 50.00 3-nichIvor.v 45.00 2-inch Meteors 20.00 °Eftel!e**Zoo™r"lW*"'^'''"""''"'' °°^'^' *^°°- \ STEVIA, 2-iDch, *;2 00; 3.4 inch. »35.0O per 1000. Ourselecti'on standard v;ir, 2i4-in. $25.00 per 1000 | Rooted Cuttings. Stevia, *12,00 per 1000. Special Discount on Large Orders, I»OH5MI^]VIA.l«I« :^f«OS. CO. 3VIoi-t:oiri CSm-v'^, Til. Extra Strang. From 3K-lnch pots. American Beauty, per 100 $10.00 Golden Gale, per 100 8.00 H. WEBER & SONS, Oakland, Md. SMILAX and BEAUTIES CHEAP. .5110 Beauties, 3Vn-inch pots, well branclied, $6.00 per 100. 2000 Smilax, 3!r'B-inch, .stocky plants. $2.00 per kO. C.\SII WITH OKDER. Quality of plants guaranteed. MONTGOMERY, ALA. ROSEMONT GARDENS, Rose Plants... FINE STOCK OF QUEEN OF EDGELY 2J4. 3 and 4-inch pots. Write Tor prices, EDWIN LONSDALE, Wyndmoor, Chestnut HIM. PHILADELPHIA. CLEARANCE SALE Rose Plants. HMD American Beauty Plants, 3-inoh, $36,00 per 1000 4000 Meteor Plantt, 3-inch 2.5.00 per lOCO 1500 Meieor Plants, 3i/2-inch 30.00 per lOCO BRANT & NOE. FOREST CLEN, CHICAGO. Extra floe Beauties, Meteors, Golden Gate, Liberty, Brides and Maids. Headquarters for Boston and Pierson Ferns, Plumosus and ^ prengeri. Write us about all sizes. GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, Hi. Rose Plants.. FROM 3-INCH POTS, strong. Per 100 1000 American Beauty $6.00 $55.00 Brides 4.00 35.OO Golden Gate 4.00 35.00 Ivory 3.50 30.OO Michael Wiuaudy, Qreenhouses: 406 DEVON AVENUE, CHICAGO. ILL. Tel. 642 Rogers Park. Strong Forcing Roses Brides, Maids, G. Gates, Meteors, 3-inch. $4.50 per 100: WO.OO per 1000. Ivory, ilPteors, very strong, 3-in., $5,00 per 100: $45,00 per 1000. Brides Maids, Golden Gates, 2^-inch, $2,50 per 100; t.'2,50 per 1000, The above stock is strong and healthy, in first- class order to plant. You will find it strong value. at these prices. W. H. GULLETT & SONS. Lincoln. III. n' Regan Printing House CATALOGUES Nursery Seed Florists' 87-91 Plymouth Place, CHICAGO. It is good business policy .to mention the ^^f j^if f^f American Florist When you write to an adve-'U8*r. 58 The American Florist. Aug. 8, Lowell, nass. A FATAL EXPLOSION PROVIDES MUCH FUNERAL WORK.— STOCK ON HAND OF INFERIOR QUALITY. — NEWS. The last week of July was a busy one with funeral work, greatly due to a sad accident in which twenty people were killed through the explosion of some powder magazines. Although numerous panes of plate glass were broken by the explosion, all the greenhouses escaped uninjured, strange as it may seem. There is a great deal of inferior stock on hand, although good asters are begin- ning to appear. The rose supply has practically gone to pieces and what Brides and Bridesmaids there are present a rusty appearance. John Gale, of Tewksbury, who is con- nected with Patten, surprised everybody by taking a vacation and at the same time getting married. Geo. W. Patten and wife left recently for a month's vacation among the Green Mountains of Vermont. Geo. A. Sanders, of Patten's, has returned home after spending a vacation at Newport. Visitors: Geo. E. Buxton, and Rudolph Gaedeke, Nashua, N. H.; Walter Morse with T. W. Howard, SomervUle, Mass. A.M. 1.600 Farquhar, Imperial aud Marie Louiie. All sand rooted from clean Btook, February and March struck, from 3-inch pots, ready the last of August. Booking orders now. Saao per 100; J30.00 per 1000. A. J. THOMPSON. 7S7 Campbell Avenue. WEST HAVEN. CONN. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Grand Rapids Violet Stocl(. Imperial M. Louise, Swanley White and Prin- cess ot Wales, $25.00 per 1000. Lady Campbell, 120.00 per 1000; 3-inoh pots, $10.00 per 1000. Chrytanthemums. Write (or list ot varieties, 2M-incli pots, *20 per 1000. Smilax, *J0 per 1000. CR>BB &, HUNTER, Grand Rapids. Mich. THE PRINCESS OF WALES VIOLET. I have the largest and healthiest stock in the country and am booking orders now for strong young plants for present delivery, at 82.00 per aO; J15.00 per lOOU. 500 at thousand rates. WILIIAM SIM. Cliftondale. Mass. Marie Louise VIOLETS Clean stock, ready to plant, $2.00 per lOOiJiS.oo per 1000. JOHN B. RUDY, Elmira, N. Y. CARNATIONS Extra fine, healthy, field-grown plants. The following varieties ready for immediate planting, $6.00 per ICO. Lawson, Prosperity, Crane, Lorna, Guardian Angel, White Cloud, Hradt, Marquis. CHRIS. HANSEN, St. Paul, Minn. SPECIALTIES ROSES, from 3-inch pots, . R«»e| CARNATIONS, forall delivery, '" "^^' CHRYSANTHEMUMS, \/ i^rit^iit^a. SMILAX. VIOLETS. YariCIICS Prices Low. Send for List. WOOD BROTHERS, FIshkill, N, Y. ^BRIDESMAID ROSES? 3-inch Well Established Plants to close them out, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per looo. HER MAJESTY, NORWAY, PROSPERITY. AMERICA, GOVERNOR ROOSEVELT, PALMER. GAIETY, ENQUIRER. Write for circular, prices, etc. CARNATIONS! CARNATIONS! THE BEST FIELD CROWN STOCK. Per ICO Gov. Wollcolt *S.0O Mrs. Higinbotham 5.00 Geo. H Crane 5.00 Flora Hill 5.00 White Cloud ."iOO 40.00 40.00 40.00 EVERYONE A CHOICE SELECTED PUNT. Per 100 1000 Glacier $5.f0 MO.OO Mr$. Frances Joost 4.00 3000 America 4.00 30.00 Jubilee 4.00 30.00 Ethel Crocker 400 30.00 Order quickly. Plants resarvsd for later ■hipmant If desired. Terms Casli. Rockford Seed Farms, H. W. BUCKBEE, Forest City Greenhouses, ROCKFORD. ILL. CARNATIONS FROM THE FIELD. 40,000 Wm. Scott 45,000 Lizzie McQowan 35,000 Mrs. Lawson 5,000 Qenevleve Lord 3,000 Mrs. Q n. Bradt 3,000 White Cloud a.ooo Prosperity 3,000 Qenerai flaceo 1,000 Q. H. Crane 1,000 Norway Apply for particulars. 6E0RGE H. TRAENDLY. Rowinton. Conn. Carnation Cuttings We are now booking orders for rooted cuttings. List of varieties and prices sent on application. The Cottage Gardens. Queens. L. I. CARNATIONS. Rooted cnttings of all the leading varieties now ready. Also rooted runners of Lady Campbell, Swanley White and Princess of Wales Violets. Send me a list of what you want and get prices. Stock in fine condition. Address Chas. Chadwick, L. Box 11. Grand Rapids, Mich. Carnations Cheap All The Best The Leading Novelties of 1903. The Best Varieties of 1902. All the Standard Sorts. Order your Field-Grown Plants NOW. GEO. HANCOCK & SON. GRAND HAVEN, MICH. PRIMROSES. Nk. •Irang plaiils Iram Z^i-ki. pott, bitt virltttai, CHINESE %IM per 100; »2O.0O pi-r lOOO. OHCONICAS, Alba and Koseii, *2.B0 per 100; ifiO.OO per lOOO. Cash. 1688 West Madison St., OECHSLIN BROS., PLANTS. Per 100 1000 Lawson {6.00 $50.00 Guardian Angel 4.00 35.00 Joost 3.00 25.00 Lord 3.00 25.00 Triumph 4.00 35.00 Higinbotham S-OO 40.00 Crane 5.00 40.00 Palmer 4.00 35.00 Ine 4.00 35.00 Chicago 5.00 40.00 Hill 5.00 40.00 Queen Louise 5.00 40.00 Norway 5-00 40.00 White Cloud 5.00 40.00 Bradt 5-00 50.00 All plants lold undar aipraas condlllen that H not satltlaetory thsy ara to ba rsturnad Immadl. ala'y, whan mangy will be rafundad. PETER REINBERG 51 Wabash Ave, CHICAGO. rgoj. The American Florist. 59 VAPOR or SPRAY INDOORS OR OUT KILLS ALL BIGS lOI RED SPIDER AND MILDEW PBEVESTEI' BY Sulpho -Tobacco Soap. IT HAS NO EQUAL. Exterminates all Bugs and Insects. Cheap, Effective, Non- Injurious. Full particulars and s.llnple cake trte, if uiention this paper. LwinaSoapCo. buffalo, n. . Y. kc I I- D . Special M Announcement For the Month of August only. A deduction of )0 per cent allowed on Sheaves from list price ordered by the doren or more during the above month. NEW CATALOGUE ON APPLICATION. H. BAYERSDORFER & CO. IMPORTERS AND MANUFACTURERS OF FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 50-56 North Tourth St., PniUDELPHIA. PA. I »• M. RICE & CO., Importers and Manufacturers, Leading Florists* 9,8 Filbert Street, Supply House and »»i.m j i !.• w% Ribbon Specialists. Phllaoelphia, Pa. F LORIST Plain, Violet, Rose F OIL MADE BY The John J. Crooke Co. 155 Ave. D, NEW YORK. 149 Fulton St., CHICAGO. Please mention the American Florist to advertisers. The Wabash THE OFFICIAL ROUTE from Buffalo to Chicago, en route to the S. A. F. Con- vention at Milwaukee. The New York Florists' Club and all the Eastern membe rs will travel via the Wab ash. THREE THROIGH DAILY TRAINS. LEAVE BUFFALO 2:00 a. m., 3:15 p. m.. 8:30 p. m. LEAVE DETROIT 7:40 a. m., 11:00 p. m., 2:10 a. m. ARRIVE CHICAGO 3:30 p. m„ 7:15 a. m., 10:50 a. m. Trains for Milwaukee at all hours. Round trip, fare and one-third on the certificate plan. ; For full information address your nearest agent, or F. A. PALMER, A G. P. A, 97 Adams St, Chicago. R. F. KELLEY, G. A. P. D., 287 Main St., Buffalo. 60 The American Florist. Aug, 8, Springfield, Mass. Business for this time of the year is fair, considering that most of the best buyers are out of town. Roses are not over plentiful, but of fair quality; carna- tions are scarce and poor; sweet peas are abundant and good asters are comingin, but not very fast. Some growers are commencing to house carnations and i|uite a few are being grown inside with less stem-rot than outside stock. Dahlias are in fine shape, the weather being most favorable to their growth. Stock of all kinds is in excellent condition and it bids fair for a good fall trade. A. B. RIBBONS... FOR YOUR TRADE AT SIMON RODH, 40 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. Chitfont, all Widths and Calora. BEST AND m^ Ciieapestr AL1..ROUND r INSECTICIDE I OD the nirketc I I For Sale by 1 Seedsmen. For Free Pamphlet J Write to ■The Kentucky 1 Tobacco I Product Co., REED& KELLER, 122 WosI 25lh St., NEW YORK. Importers and Manulacturers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Galax Leaves and aith'ilhout It. VREDENBURG & CO . R^c»es(er. N V GALVANIZED STAKES. No. 9 Straight Wire. S feet *6.-5 por 1000 4 l.-Pt Sf 8.75 |i.m- 1000 3V4 feet.... 8.00 pur lOOJ 5 fei't 12..=)0 per 1000 No less thiin 1.000 Int^ s<>l^ feet, 10.50 " No. 9 wire 5 feet, 12.50 " No. 8 Wire is 20 per cent above prices of No. 9 Wire. N. F. McCarthy & Co., 84 Hawley Sfreef, BOSTON, MASS. BOXES. BOXES. BOXES. liefore placing your orders for \our fall supply of Wood, Express." Freis^ht or Mailing Bo-Kes, write nie for prices and give dimensions of boxes needed. I make a specialty of veiy light and very strong express boxes. Also let me figure on anything you netd made of wood. I have 1.000 acres of timber. CETMORE BOX FACTORY, (iwned and operated by Caldwell the Woodsman* Bellvilla, Alabama. P. S.— I can supply you boxes cheaper than you can buy a second-hand soap box. Am both a woodsman and wood worker. aaA^«**A^AiU^^^.a^ ,^^^,^^,^^^- ; Holds Class Firmly ••• th* Point » PBRLESS eiaitsc F.IBU ua Uiabert. ^o AghtM .r Ufli. Box .f .i,S00poix«« T6«u. ^•tpftli, HZITBT A. OREEfi., 71«Ckrata» 8t ,Pkll»,r^ ^L^n! ADJUSTABLE VASE HOLDER No. 1.— Brass, nickel, 4 feet long, 6 clasps to each rod. Price complete (with green or white lum- oiers) $2 25 Price complete (with green or white .•opnucopia vaseB) $i50. No. 2. — Heavy 4 ft, rod Draftsed and nickeled, with three clasps for 5 ti •l-'uch pots, e«ch ^\ 7{S KIFT'S PATENT Rubber Capped FLOWER TUBES. )>4- nchd.imetet, pet loO. *3,{>0, IQSEPH KIF'r k SON. 172B Chestnut St.. Phii«.. P» HEADQUARTERS FOR HORTIOULTURAL SUPPLIES Of Kvery Description. When you can't ^et what you want anywhere else, send here, we will send it to you. "if lt'8 used In Horticulture, we have It." OUNNE 6b CO.s 64 W. iOth M.. Niw r«rk Taispbone Oa... 1700 Mudiion Sqaar«. Foley's Floral Fotopphs. Floral!Album,'sizetl2xl Ifcontaining 24 different funeral designs. By express $7.00 c. o. d. 226-22P BOWERY. NEW YORK. Please mcnnon (he A merican Elotisf ivhfn wyiiinJL' Wired Toothpicks 10,000, 11.50: 50,000, t6.25. Manufactured by W. J COWEE. BERLIN. N. Y. Sample Free. For sale by dealers. Boston Florist Letter Go. MANUFACTURERS OF «!?«ew^ FLORISTS* LETTERS. Tht*i wooden box nicely ntfllned and var- nished, 18x30x12 made in two sections, one for eat-h siz'^ letter, given away with first order of 5U0 letters. Block Letters, \V% or 2-inch size, per 100, $2.00. Script Letter? (S4. Fastener with each letter or -vord. Used by leading florists everywhere and for sale by all wholesale florists and supply dealers. N. F. McCarthy, Xreas* and Manager, 84 Hawley St., BOSTON, MASS. Cut Flower Boxes. WATER PROOF. Corner Look Style. The best, Btrongest and neatest folding cut flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. Size Per 100 lO'O Size Per inO 1000 No. 0. 3x4x20.. $2.00$18.UO No. 5. 4x8x32.. $3.0(lJ:;7.00 No. 1. 3x4i/,xl6I.T5 16.00 No. 6. 4x8x28.. 3.75 35.00 No. 2. 3x6x18.. 2.00 18.00 No. 7. 6x16x20 5.50 53.110 No. 3. 4x8x18.. 2.4.1 22.00 No. 8. 3x7x21.. 3.00 29.00 No. 4. 3x5x24.. 2.75 25 00 No 9. 5x10x35 6 5J 60.00 Sample free on application. No charee for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash. THE LIVINGSTON SEED CO., BOX t02. COLUMBUS. OHIO. TIN FOIL Plain, Fancy, Printed & Mounted. Manoftkctored by The Conley Foil Go. Sai to 641 West 35th St., Always mention the American Florist when writing'to advertisers. rgo3. The American Florist. ei Kramer's Pot Hangers TEE neatest, simplest, most convenient and only practical device for convert- ing ordinary flower pots into hanging baskets Tiiey fit all standard made pots from 3 to 10 inches in diameter. The illustration shows how they are attached Just the thing for hanging up ferns, begonias, etc. You can make room and money by their use. Try them. For Sale by Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. E. F. Winterson Co, Chicago. C.C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Price with wire chain as shown in cut, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, il.25. I. N. KRAMER ft SON, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. TAB. 174 ■■■ - - ^ HEWS^< STANDARD FLOWER POTS Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 1500 2-in., in crate, $4.88 1500 2H " 5-25 1500 2i4 " 6.O0 1000 3 " 5.00 800 3V4 " 5.80 500 4 " 4.50 320 5 " 4.51 144 6 " 3.16 Price per crate 120 7-in., in crate, $4.20 60 8 HAND MADE. 48 9-in., in crate, 48 10 24 11 24 13 12 14 6 16 3.00 4.80 3.611 4.80 4.80 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list of Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn Vases, etc. Ten per cent off for cash with order. Address HILFINGER BROS. POHERY, Fort Edward N. Y. Or August Rolker & Sons, New York Agents, 31 Barclay Street, New York City. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'F'Y, HARRY BAL8LEY. Rep. DETROIT, MICH., 490 Howard St. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANITPACTURERB Off FLOWER POTS. Before buying write for prices 361-363 Herndon Street, near Wrightwood Ave., CHICAGO. ILL WRITE AF If nun 1821-23 N, LIAVITTST, I 1 1 Minili OHIOAQO, ILL., voB FBioBs or standard Pots fiijeh fcr ittength and potoiity oomblned ftte the belt on the maiket. Always mention the American Florist when writing to advertisers. Cut reduced from Circular Cut for No. 1 Gutter. FOLEY NEW IRON GUTTER. Greenhouse Material. CYPRESS WOODWORK. TENNESSEE RED CEDAR POSTS. PtRFECTION UrriNG APPARATUS. CONCtNTRIC PRINCIPLE OF CUTIING SASH BARS. Hinges, Purlin and Ridge Support Fittings and other Hardware Specialties. ASK FOR NEW FREE ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE. OfPICf: I 471 W. 22nd Street. MYERS & CO. FOLEY MFG. CO., Chicago Established 1849. Greenhouse I GREENHOUSE ARCHITECTS I BUIiDERS Boilors. 116 South I7ih St., Philadelphia, Pa. Send For Catalogue and Latest Prices. i GREENHOUSE MATERIAL. Wash. Red Cedar and La. Cypress. HOTBED SASH. GREENHOUSE HARDWARE, BEST GRADES. PERFECT WORKMANSHIP. Write for Catalogue and estimates. A. Diefsch & Co. 'i'iJ'^SiK Standard Flower Pots The WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY. PHILADELPHIA, PA. JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. V. Travelling ReprMontative. U. CUTLER RYERSON. 108 Tliird Ave.. Newark. N. J. FLOWER POTS STANDAiro'pFs"spErf.LTv List >Dd SAMPLES FREE. SWAHN'S POTTERY MF'G CO., f n ftm7R WINNEAPOIIS MINK. KELLER BROS. 213.15.17.19-21-23 Pearl Street, NORRISTOWN, PA. Manufacturers of Standard Flower Pots, red lu color, equal to ihe best on the marlcel; are 16 miles from Philadelphia, best of railroad connec- tions. We give special attention to mail orders and make special' sizes to order in quantities. A postal will bring prices and discounts. Standard OOX^ Flower... ■ V^ i vJ If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 28th and M Streeti, WASHINGTON, D. & RED P OTS SAMPLE POT AND PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. C. C. POLl WORTH CO., Klk**"'" Please mention the American Florist to advertisers. / e^ The American Florist. Aug. 8, Saratoga Springs, N. Y. Saratoga will have no floral fete this year, this decision being arrived at dur- ing a session of the committee last week. The reasons given are lack of interest on the part of those who in past years labored for its success, together with the lateness of the season. In past years the floral fete, held during the first week of September, brought large numbers of people from surrounding places to view the pageant. It may be resumed after this year. R. D. Deerfield, N. Y. — A clam bake and picnic at Buchanan's Grove is to be held by the florists on August 12. New Havbn, Conn.— Edward J. Morse has purchased sixteen acres of land on Townsend avenue from Henry Burg, of Morristown, N. J. BARGAINS for Greenhousemen. Boiler Tubes. In goofl condition. We have been selling Ihem for many yearsopast to greenhousemen. They are economicjil and practical, and raako a first- i^Iass pipe line. \Vp clean and paint them. V\o lurnish without additional charge sleeve or jacket couplings; also oakum and cement to make tight .joints. They are in straight, long lengths. Note our prices: 3-inch , per foot 4c 2i:i-iDch, piT foot 5c 3!^-inch. '* 8c 4-inch, per foot lie r)-inch. •■ 2Ic Pipes . Our stock or good standard black s«cond-li:ind pipe with guaranteed thre.Tds and couplings as follows: 1011,000 ft. 1-inch, per foot 3Ha 301)000 ft. l^-inch, " 4"^o 50.00J ft. 2-inch, " ^^^^■ 200.000 ft. 2H-inch, " 10 c .50.000 ft. I-inch, extra heavy, per foot — 4 c .S.'i.OOjlt. IH-inch. " •■ 5!4o Radiation. ICO.OOO ft. second-hand, cast iron radiation, per foot iSf. 200,00 ft. second-hand, wrought iron radiation, per foot 16c Also valves, heaters and all necessary apparatus. Roofiuif Glass. Ji-inch, thick ribbed roofing glass from the I*an-American Exposition Buildings. Per square foot 5c. Valves. 250 iron bod\, brass trimmed Gate, Check. Globe and Angle valves, ranging in sizes from 3 to 16 inches. They are second-hand, overhauled and in flrst-clasa condition. \\'rite us your wnnts. Also all kinds of fittings. Boilers. Over 250 good boilers in stoek. Can furnish anything you may require in the line. Hot Bed Sash. Several jobs to offer. Write us ynur \v;iiiis. Hose. All kinds of garden and water-conducting hose for sale at low prices. WRITE FOR OUR CATALOGUE NO. 47. We handle building material, plumbing mate- rial, hardware and stocks of every kind. Chicago House Wrecking Co , WEST 35th & IRON STS., CHICAGO, ILL. %lflllltlltlltilillt 2 M FTER you have tried "Cheap Ma- ^ jjtJ^ terial" and find that it is not cheap, JJ "TRY OURS." Bi Our material costs a little more than that 4B furnished by planing mills, but it lasts much longer, ^ as those who have tried both will certify. Our large list of satisfied customers is our strong- est endorsement. If you want good material at proper prices, get ours. Estimates cheerfully furnished. p(£ i)NIN««%..^ I1ItoII5BLACKHAWKST CHIC/ICOI. SLLLIMG AGE.NTS FOR _^ GARLAMD IRON GUTTERS. * r VI Iff 191191 if llVlif^ Ttie Wolf IMPROVED SYSTEM Greenhouse Ventilating Apparatus. operates long houses from either the end or center. One machtoe does the work of two or three other makes. The most durable, economical and time savinf; machine on the market. They have bzen thoroughly tested and we offer as references over Over 100 Long Distance Machines now in use operating long lines of sash, averaging 260 ft. to each machine Prices 10 to 30 per cent cheaper, with a ten-year guarantee. Send for catalogue and list of long houses operated by these machines. A. 0. WOLF & BRO., Office: 329 River Street, ...DAYTON, O. WATER. Rider and Ericsson Hot Air Pumping Engines If water is required for Household use. Lawns, Flower Beds or Stable, no pump in the world will pump it so safely, cheaply and reliably. No danger, as from steam. No complication, as in gasoline engines. No uncertainty, as in windmills. Prices Reduced. Catalogue "A3" on Application. RIDER-ERIGSSON ENGINE CO. 35 Warren St., New York. V,9 Kninklin St., BosTOM. 40 Dearborn St., CHicAao. 40 North 7th St.. Philadelphia. 693 Craig St. , Montreal, P. Q. Teniente-Rey 71 . Havana, Cuba. EUREKS GREENHOUSES -SOLD liY- Bloomsburt Penni. Cau be erected by any mechanical person Praotica], reasonable in cost. Most durable. Send tor circular, blue prints and plain directions i DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG. CO. tgo3. The American Florist. 63 REMEMBER Hammond's Greenhouse White Paint -AND- Twemiow's Old English Glazing Putty WHICH IS LIQUID. "GOOD AS GOLD." SOLD BY MANY DEALERS IN FLORISTS SUPPLIES. USED BY THE LARGEST GREENHOUSE MEN IN AMERICA. HAMMOND PAINT and SLUG SHOT WORKS, Fishkill-on-Hud«on, N. Y. TRY IT! That's what wc want you to do with LUCAS GLASS t'OIt Greenhouses. It was through trial orders we secured our great host of perma- nent customers. They found prices and quaUties riglit. Booklets tree for the I ashing. John Lucas & Co. MANUFACTURERS. CHICAGO. Philadelphia. New York. ■IT BEATS THEM ALL." "THE MODEL" ^^ GLAZING POINT. No Rights or Lefts. ZINC. PRACTICAL. DURABLE. BY MAIL, PACKAGE OF 050POINTS. 45 ctS. Wnttrn Agtm: VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago. THE PARKER.BRUEN MFC. CO., Inc., Mfe. Mndel E.xtension Carnation Support. 206-8 Jersey St.. H RRI60N.N.J. GREEN- HOUSE SIZES A SPEC- IALTY. GLASS ...PAINT, PUTTY, ETC. Casper Limbach, Pittsburg, Pa. 60 Washington A«s., 3tit Ward. 1929 Canon St.S.S H. M. HOOKER GO. Window Glass, Paints and Putty, Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 69 Wast Randaiph St.. CHICAQO. ^> W m ^"> CJi 10 X 12-inch. ■ ■I /m^^ 10 X 14-inch. ^-•^-'^^*-'**-' 16 X 24-inch. A QUALITY. DOUBLE THICK. -Send for prices. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. New Twin Section Boilers. Gulf Cypress GREENHOUSE MATERIALS, Hot-Bed Sash. S. JACOBS & SONS. Manufacturers, 1365 to 1373 Flushing Ave., BROOKLYN, N. Y. GLASS at Wholesale, i EVERYTHING FOR BUILDING. The James H. Rice Co. IMPORTERS and JOBBERS- GREENHOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. 'Wisa.cao'w OXa^ss, I»a.iir».t, I»*xtty, eto. 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICAGO. SaggseagSg'5!ggS8S8gggSgggga^ae:eeseeiggagggggggfe52:SSSi GLASS For Conservatories, Hot-Beds and Hot- Houses..... Belgian Window Glass, very thiclc, cut exactly to any size desired, and for all purposes Paclced carefully and shipped in cases measuring from SO to 100 English cubic feet. Jacques Lecomte-Talleur, I MANUFACTURER, JUMET, BELGIUM. MASTICA -FOR- Greenhouse Glazing. USE IT NOW. F. 0. PIERCE CO., '-'^^To'kt' Sprague Smith Co. PLATE AND WINDOW GLASS Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 205iRandolph Street, CHICAGO. D. O. Cunningham Glass Co. PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. Hot- House Glass a Specialty. ALWAYS MENTION THE AMERICAN FLORIST WHEN WRITI-NG ADVERTISERS. 64 The American Florist. Aug. 8, Index to Advertisers. Advertising rates .... 40 Albany Steam Trap Co Ill AmlingEC 43 A sclimann G 51 Baldwin A J 53 Bailer F A 50 Bassett & Washburn 43 57 Battles HH 46 Baur S Alfred Co . . . I Bayersdorfer H & Co 59 Beaulieu H 48 Beokert W C II Benthey A Co 43 Berckmans P .( Co. 54 Berger H H * Co. . . . 51 Berning H O 42 Bertermann Bros Co 46 Blaauw J & Co 51 Bobbink & Atkins.. 51 Bonnot Bros 45 Bornhoel't H .53 Boston Letter Co. ... 60 BragutLB 47 Brant & Noe 57 Brill Francis II Brod John 53 Bruns H N 43 Bryant Jas M 50 BuckbeeHW 58 Buckley WT Plant Co 53 Budlong J A 43 Buntin^' Saml J 54 Burpee W A «Co... II Caldwell the Woods- man Co 43 Calif Carnation Co. 48 Cannody J D 64 Cbadwick Chas. 58 ChicagoCarnationCo t8 Chicago House Wkg Co 63 Clucas & Boddington 1 1 Coles W W 60 Collins Thos 47 Conard & Jones Co. . 57 Conley Foil Co 6i Connell Benj 47 Cottage Gardens.... 58 Cowee W J 60 Crabb* Hunter 58 Craig Robt & Son — 54 Crooke John J Co... .59 Growl Fern Co ... 44 Cunningham D O Glass Co 63 Cunningham JosH. 47 Deamud J B 43 Dc Smet Bros 51 Detroit Flower Pot Mfy 61 Dietsch A <3 Robinson H W A Co ^3 Rodh Simon 60 Roland Thos .57 Rolker A ASons.... II Rosemont Gardens . F7 Rosary The 46 Royal Tottenham Nurseries 51 Ruay John B .58 Schillo Adam IV Sclilesiel&Fottler .. 11 Sharp PartridgeACo. 64 Sheridan W F 45 Siebrecht A Son 46 I Sim Wm ,58 Situations A Wantn. 40 41 Skidelsky SS 53 Smith NathASon.... 54 Smith W A T Co . . I Spangler E J A Cn . . 48 Sprague Smith Co.. 63 Stearns Lumber Co .1 V Storrs A HarrisonCo 53 StyerJJ II Superior Machine A Boiler Works IV Sutherland G A 44 Swahn Pot MfgCo.. 61 Thompson A J 58 Thompson J D Car- nation Co I Thorburn J M ACo. II Tobacco Warehouse A Trading Co 59 Traendly A Schenck 45 Traendly G H. .. .58 VanSteenkiste Li bo- ire 50 Vaugban'sSeed Store 49 I Vick's Sons Jas II Vredenburg A Co. . 60 Wabash K K 59 Wagner PurkCons... 57 Walker V A Co 53 «at3on GeoC II Weber PC 46 Weber H A Sons.... 57 Weeber A Don II Weiland A Risoh ... 43 Welch Bros 44 Whilldin Pot Co 61 Wietor Bros 43 WilksSMfgCo Ill Williams PR Co.... 47 Wills A Segar 46 Winandv Michael... 57 Winterson E PCo.. 42 Wittbold Geo Co.... 47 Wolf AQABro 62 Wood Bros .58 Woods Floral Co 50 Woodroffe Milton W 44 Wrede H n Young John 45 Young Thos Jr.. . 44 46 Voune A Nueent — 45 Ziringiebel Denys... II Zvolanek Ant C 48 Always mention the A. \ierican Florist when writino; to advertisers. iteStandard The lightest running, most rapid and powerful ventilating machin- ery in the market. DUPLEX GUTTERS Made of wrought or cast iron with s»lf-adjosting sash bar dips. Tho only Drip Proof Metal Gutter offered to the public. Send for my cata- logue free. E. HIPPARD, Youngstown, 0. THE -"NEW OEPftRTURE,* " ^EMTIL(\TIN& /^PPil^JNCE.^ This is a funny looking thing but it wii: do the work easier and cost less than an; other apparatus on earth or any other place. Send for a descriptive circular to J. D. CARMODY. Evansvllle, Ind. ^ SSS'Jill ■ CROP INSURANCE. Life insurance is valuable because it guarantees the outcome. "Ourncy" Heaters "BRIGHT IDEA." "DORIC* and "400 SERIES" do the same thing for. your Lothouse: THEY GUARANTEE THE CROP. First of all they save 20 per cent on the coal bill and so keep expense at a minimum. Next, they produce an even beat and so do not imperil the life of the plant. Next, they are simple to operate and so lequirs least attention. Lastly, they wear longer than others and thus perceptibly reduce the capital invested. Don't buy or exchange until you've inves- ti gated them. GLRNEY HEATER MFG. CO. "DORIC" HEATER. 74 Franklin Street, BOSTON, MASS. Ill Fifth Avenue, NEW YORK CITY. PlcasF ynfvlmv the Atnencn Finyist mh^n "PIERSON" BOILERS WAT ER AND jjE iM. The Most Complete and Perfect line of Horticultural Boilers OVER 100 SIZES AND STYLES. Iron Frame Conservatories, Palm Houses and Green- houses, Red Gulf Cypress Greenhouse Material, Ventilating Apparatus, Plans, Specifications and Estimates. Prompt Sfiipments. THE PIERSON-SEFTON CO. Dealgnars, Manufaolursrs and Buildara ol Horticultural Struoturaa. West Side Ave., South, Jersey City, N. J. Please mention the American Florist when writing. fiiE l^wm§m 0riL@iiiif Rmerica is "tbe Praw of the JIbsseI; there may he mare comfort Rmidships, hut we etb the Srst to touch Unknown Seas." Vol. XXI. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK. AUGUST 15, 1903. No. 793. IfLHiii ^m^mwrn ^mmm NlNETIBNTH YSAB. Copyright 1903, by American Florist Company Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. PUBLISHSD BVBBT SATHRDAT BY AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 334 Dearborn St., CbiGago. Eutern Office: 79 Milk St., Boston. Subscription, 81.00 a year. To Europe, $2 00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Volumes half-yearly from August, 1901. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. 0PFICEK8 — John Bitbtoii, Philadelphia, Pa., president; C. C. Pollwokth, Milwaukee, Wis., vice-president; Wm. J. Stbwart, 79 Milk Street, Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Bbattt, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. Nineteenth annual meetingat Milwaukee, Wis., August 18-31, 1903. Convention Pointers. If you have occasion to enquire your way to the convention headquarters enquire for "the Exposition Building," that is the name of building. The dis- tance is but a few blocks from most of the hotels, but if you wish to take a street car, the one labeled "State Street" is the one which passes the north end of building. Secretary Stewart's headquarters are in the Exhibition building, near the entrance. There will be a spacious passage across the main floor to a large room at west side of building selected for auditorium where the business sessions of the con- vention are to be held. South of this are the two toilet rooms. The southwest comer room is a restau- rant. Refreshments can be had without leaving the building. TOESDAY EVENING. President Burton's reception will take place in auditorium. As you enter take stairs to balcony. This is a large prome- nade entirely around the trade exhibit, affording you a view of everything that may be going on. The reception will take place at south end. This trade exhibit is the largest and covers the greatest floor space of any convention on record. The view from this balcony v+ill interest you. The writing room of Milwaukee Florist Club will be near the restaurant. The American Florist will be at the Plankinton and in Exhibition Building. Forcing Lilacs in France. Lilac Forcing, part I. The lilac (Syringa vulgaris) was intro- duced to western Europe from Turkey about the middle of the XVI century. Botanists are widely at variance regard- ing its native habitat, which is not known with any degree of certainty. Most of the old authors, including Lin- njeus, mention it as being a native of Persia or western Asia, which is, how- ever, considered as inaccurate. In late years the plant was found, by several botanists, to occur wild in the moun- tainous regions of Central Europe, Hun- garia, Servia and the Balkan Hills and the prevailing belief, strengthened by these discoveries, is now that it may be of European origin. The lilac is one of the noblest shrubs and is represented in every garden, how- ever uninteresting it may be. It is, how- ever, not as a garden shrub that the plant interests us in the present notes, but as the most favorite and most pop- ular of our forcing plants. It has been said by one of our authorities that the forced lilac is of such paramount impor- tance to the Parisian florist trade that were our florists deprived during winter of its delicate, white trusses, so profusely used at that time in the composition of wreaths, bouquets and sprays, it would be very hard, if not impossible, to find a substitute for them. From October until the flowering sea- son of the open air lilac, and even later, immense quantities of forced lilac trusses are brought every morning to the Cen- tral Market, Paris, the trade in which amounts to several millions of francs a year. The forcing requires pretty close attention, constant vigilance and some skill which is the outcome of practical experience. Each forcer claims to have little knacks only known to him; they are in most cases of small importance, but may account for the difficulty encountered in getting admittance to the forcing houses of some of our large forcers. If the French forcers rank first in the pro- duction of fine flower spikes so much prized on all the European flower mar- kets, it is due to several causes, and par- ticularly to their extended experience. It is now about a century since Mathiew, a grower at Belleville, a section now prom- inent as a residence district for w^orking men of Paris, but which had been for some time the home of the lilac, com- menced the forcing of this plant. Lilac growers. The center of the pro- duction of the plants used for forcing is in 1903, Vitry-sur-Seiue, near Paris, and in that place alone some GOO to 700 acres of land, producing about 12,000 plants per acre, are devoted to growing lilacs. The plants not being ready for forcing until five to seven years old, we may reckon that about one-fifth or 125 acres furnishing one and ahalf million of plants are worked upon every year. Prominent among the growers is Mr. Abel Chate- nay, Vitry, the sympathetic secretary of the French National Horticultural Soci- ety, whose family from father to son has been growing lilacs for upwards of a century; they have materially aided us in illustrating the present notes. The soil about Vitry, aided by our Parisian climate, seems better suited to the formation of the flower buds of the lilacs grown for forcing, than those of any other section. Forcers consider that if a plant gives, for example, fifteen buds when grown by our good growers at Vitry, it is liable to produce only from five to ten flowers when grown in other parts of the country. The plants thrive under the best condi- tions for forcing, when rather dry weather prevails at the time of the for- mation of the buds in the fields; a month of June with too much rain is often con- ducive to the production of leaves instead of buds. This accounts to some extent for the fact that in some seasons less than half the flower buds will open, while in others, like last year, fully nine-tenths will throw the desired white trusses. To obtain best results in the forcing house, it is highly essential that the plants should be pruned in the fields, by the growers early enough in the summer to prevent growth of suckers at the expense of flower buds. Careful growers, there- fore, cut ofi", before the end of June, not only all the suckers on the plants, but also the spray growth and all branches or shoots not likely^ to produce good flower buds. Lilac Forcers. There are about a score of forcers around Paris, located princi- pally at Montrouge, Montreuil, Belleville 66 The American Florist. Aug. 13, and Vitry and utilizing some 350 glass houses or other structures. Some of these forcers use little less than 100,000 plants in improved houses — while others do not forcemore than 25,000 to .■'.0,000 plants a year in rudimentary structures. We do not take into account the horti- culturist or market gardener who occa- sionally forces lilacs during winter in their heated frames or sashes. As is well known, it is the colored lilac named Marly which is the best and most generally used by the Parisian forcers for cut flowers, whether the flowers are to come white or colored. The Marly lilac is the most vigorous kind, forces readily and yields slender, light, graceful, white panicles, which, when produced by our best forcers, are unsurpassed. The plants are dug from the fields in the fall, deliv- ered by the growers to the forcers with a Lilac Flowers Ready for Market. ball of earth and with the flower buds well set and ripened but in an acquiescent state. Before taking them into the forcing house, the forcer allows the plants a period of rest in which the flower buds are made to suffer from thirst. To that effect he places the plants in a covered, dry shade without watering them for about two weeks. At the end of that time the balls are quite dry and ready to undergo the process of forcing. The rest- ing period is the keystone of success. Once in the forcing house, the plants are covered with about four inches of soil, which will as much contribute to keep them erect as to retain moisture and are given a good soaking. The light is then obstructed by covering the glass with straw mats, all apertures are her- metically shut and the heat, during the first five days rises to about 75° Fahr. At least three, but better four or five syr- ingings should be given daily, using water of the same temperature as the atmosphere in the houses. Moisture and heat being the chief aids to success, one tijeed not be afraid of vyatering the pipes to create evaporation. Towards the second or third day vegetation starts, the scales of the buds widen to give pas- sage to the tip of the panicle. At the end ol the first week, the sap is on full circulation and the inflorescences from one-half to nearly an inch long. The heat is then increased to 77-86° Fahr. curing the day, with about 9° Fahr. lower at night and the syringings are only applied to the stems or shoots and not to the trusses, which otherwise are liable to blacken or rot. It some- times happens that a house is spoiled hy improper watering. It is also necessary to pinch the superfluous leaf -shoots which might hinder the development ot the panicles. The flowering shoots being often terminated by three buds, the middle one is usually removed in orderto make room and improve the two other buds; should the branches orshootscarrv several flowering shoots the two upper ones, which are usually the largest, are retained, or in case the two upper buds are not the best, they might be cut back to the two lower, finer ones. At the end of the second week, when the panicles are fully developed and the lower florets begin to unfold, partial light should be let in for a couple of hours daily by uncovering slightly from the forcing house which, up to that time, has been kept dark. The light hardens off the etiolated, apparently faded panicles and makes them stronger; weather permitting a little air might also be given to ensure better keeping qualities. Should it per- chance happen that the panicles instead of being entirely white take on some pinkish spots, cover and shut the house immediately to prevent the access of the light and air, raise the heat to 95° or even 105° Fahr. and syringe abundantly the flowers and the pipes. The cost and expense of forcing a lilac plant averages thirty to forty cents, and the returns from forty to fifty. Cutting. Under proper treatment the first panicles are ready to be cut in fifteen days and the last on the eighteenth or twentieth day. They may be cut at any time of the day, but better in the after- noon, keeping them during night in cold water in a cool room from which frost is excluded. Thus prepared, the panicles are said to be more enduring and keep well for five or six days. The finest pani- cles are cut with a stem from two to three feet long; eight or ten of them fastened together, some leafshoots passed around and sold, according to the market value, at from $1.30 to $2. The medium and small panicles are cut with a stem from twelve to fifteen inches long, and the waj' in which a large bunch is made up with only eight of these panicles is an example of Parisian ingenuity. The pro- cedure is as follows: A handful of straw is folded in the form of a mushroom coming out as illustrated. For hiding the straw and part of the stems some lilac leafshoots or a fringe of ivy or box sprays are fastened around, thus pro- viding a large but loose appearing bunch. The retail price of a medium-sized bunch varies from forty to sixty cents. It is about AH Saints' day, Christmas and New Year that lilac flowers bring the highest prices. Period of Forcing. Some years ago forcing was only practiced during eight or nine months, from September to April, but now it is done the whole twelve months. Our florists shopmen prefer the forced lilac, which is a better white and better suited for fine bouquet work to the open air grown and always pay a better price for it. Our large forcers now succeed by various methods and especially the "retarding process," in supplying bloom during May, June and even July. The skill of some of the forcers has, in some cases even enabled them to show us in .\ugust forced trusses grown from the flower-buds developed in the same year, which means an advance of nine months over the open air lilac. The methods used vary with the forcers and according to the object to be attained. Mr. Crousse, the well-known nursery- man of Nancy, staged a few years ago, in the middle of May, some splendid white trusses from the colored Marly lilac which were much admired. Accord- ing to the Revue Horticole, the trusses were obtained by the following proced- ure: After trimming up the plants as if they had to undergo the ordinary forc- ing, Mr. Crousse dug them up in Novem- ber — December with an earthball, leaving them after digging in the open ground. Parisian. DORMANT LILAC PLANTS JN STORAGE SHED. igoj. T^Ht. American Florist. G7 for:ed lilac, pot crown for exhibit. on. Sweet Pea Society of England. One of the latest organizations estab- lished in London for the development of a particularclassof floweris theNational Sweet Pea Society. This was founded about three years ago and has just held its annual exhibition at Earls Court. This was in many ways a great improve- ment on the Royal Aquarium, where horticultural shows of all kinds had been held until the Aquarium was purchased by the Wesleyan community. The exhi- bition this year was quite up to the standard of its predecessors and appeared to much better advantage as it could be all seen at once. Notwithstanding the wretched season, the blossoms were of first rate quality taken all around. Most of the older varieties were of course in evidence, and represented all the well known shades, varying from pure white to the deepest maroon, through pale and deep rose to salmon and lilac to helio- trope and purple. Although the sweet pea is an abundant bloomer still it is difficult to find a variety that shows a tendency to produce more than three blossoms on a spray. There are any number of varieties having two fiowers and a fairly large number with three, but those with four or five are few and far between. If it were only possible to obtain as many blossoms on the annual varieties as it is on such a fine perennial as Lathyrus latifolius albus grandiflorus, which was shown by Hob- bies of Dereham, it would indeed be a triumph to be proud of Amongst the white varieties the honors were divided among Sadie Burpee and a new form called Dorothy Eckford, the last-named being, if anything, the better of the two. New Rose Urania. There is not a reallv good first-class yellow sweet pea in cultivation, but the one nearest approaching this honor is the Hon. Mrs. E. Kenyon. A variety called Lovely is well named, as it is a really lovely rich pink. Lady Grisel Hamilton (lavender), Black Knight and Boreatton (maroon), Coccinea (cerise) Miss Willmott (orange-scarlet), and America (flaked), all attracted universal attention. But the finest variety in the show was undoubtedly the new one called Scarlet Gem. The flowers were of a brilliant scarlet crimson without any tinge of mauve so often seen in such colors. Close upon this variety came another called King Edward VII., which was very fine but had a tinge of mauve in the blossoms. It should be mentioned that Scarlet Gem was awarded a silver medal and a first-class certificate, the latter honor also going to King Edward VII. These two varieties stood out so distinctly from all the others that it is but their due to receive special mention. If there should be a good crop this year, both kinds will be put into commerce next year, so that they will have achance of being proved in many gardens at the same time. W. Salopian and Mars were the best of the crimsons, and Lord Roseberry the finest of the rose and crimson class. New Rose Urania. This new rose, which is shown in the accompanying illustration, is one of the productions of M. H. Walsh of Woods HoU, Mass. A seedling of American Beauty crossed with Mile. Suzanna Marie Rodocanachi, it has all the good charac- teristics of the American Beauty except- ing the strong characteristic fragrance, and is of a lighter and much more glow- ing color. The foliage is heavy and waxy. 68 The American Florist. ^ug. 15, Florists' Plant Notes. PERENNIALS. It is a good time now to sow the seed of various hardy perennials, such as hollyhocks, aquilegia, gaillardia, core- opsis and others. One of the most beau- tiful of the aquilegias, a variety not known so well nor grown as extensively as it should be, is the Rocky Mountain columbine, or Aquilegia coerulea, a pale violet and white variety. Sow the seed in flats and when the plants are large enough to handle transplant them a couple of inches apart in cold frames, and cover with sash during the winter. In early spring, as soon as the ground is dry enough to be worked, transplant them into the border or the garden. Sown now, most of the varieties will bloom the following season. Callas which are now resting out of doors should have the old soil shaken out and started into growth again in the same size pot, as soon as possible. They require very rich soil, an.d for the first few weeks after repotting may be left outside, where copious waterings and frequent syringings are necessary. Before the first frost move them into the greenhouse; they will thrive in places where it is difiicult to grow anything else, although they are quick to respond to better treatment. They will do well in a temperature of 55° at night, with no shading on the glass until spring. If extra large flowers are wanted, they can be planted out on benches in very rich soil, allowing about eighteen inches of space between the plants. Solid beds are not desirable because the plants run to foliage too much; in fact, we prefer to grow them in pots the year round, being more easily handled with equally good results. Heavy feeding with liquid manure is necessary after the pots are filled with roots. If any young plants were planted out of doors in a frame and grown along all summer, they should now be carefully lifted without disturb- ing the roots too much, and given six or seven-inch pots as required. Keep them lightly shaded and well syringed for a few days and they will soon become established in their new quarters. It is now time to sow the seed of pan- sies for next spring's sales. Get the best seed, and if the seed has been raised on the place from strains of your own selec- tion, so much the better; otherwise, get the best the market afi"ords. A good mixture may be all right for the average florist, but it is also good policy to sow separate colors, especially the giant yel- low and Lord Beaconsfield. Use good soil to which plenty of old hotbed manure has been added in which to sow the seed. Sow in drills, covering the seed a quarter of an inch, and cover the frame with sash. Until the seed has germinated, keep the sash lightly shaded, but as soon as the seed is up, remove the sash entirely and give the plants the benefit of all the light and air possible. About the middle of September, as soon as the plants are large enough to handle, transplant them into cold frames, placing them four inches apart, and using rich soil in which to grow them. No protection is required from the elements until winter sets in, about the first of December. After that time they should be covered with sash, although we have wintered them success- fully without protection of any kind. It is best to be on the safe side, however, and protect them from extremely cold weather with sash or an inch or two of straw. These early sown plants will come into bloom much earlier than those sown inside later in the season, and will make stronger and sturdier specimens. If any are desired for cutting during the winter, sow them at once, and when of sufficient size transplant them to a bench in the greenhouse, using rich but not too heavy soil. Give them a light place and plenty of water and ventilation. A tempera- ture of 45° to 50° at night suits them, and to increase the size of the flowers feed with liquid manure when the buds are set. G. Baltimore. — A steel greenhouse is Hear- ing completion in Riverside park, South Baltimore, under the direction of J. Fred- erick Wessler, superintendent of parks in the southern district, which it is thought will be finished in about a month at a cost of $3,000. even though over-sappy, is the one that will be chosen in nine cases out of ten. Of course a kentia should be deep colored in the foliage, and to disp'ay such acolor does not argue that the plant is soft and sappj', as may be the case with theareca. Judging from the location on their native island at which the three so-called kentias are found, one would infer that Kentia Fosteriana would require the most heat for its best develpment, from the fact that this palm is found at.quite a low elevation near the coast, Kentia Belraoreana growing considerably higher up on the hills, and Kentia Canter- buryana (now called Hedyscepe) being located still higher, the latter being said not to be found lower than 900 feet above sea level. In ordinary practice, however, we grow the two first mentioned under the same conditions of heat and moist- ure, though constantly proving that K. Belmoreana cannot be satisfactorily forced into growth by strong heat. K. Canterburyana has much the larger SNOWBALL IN BLOOM IN FORCING HOUSE (AT VITRY.) Palms and Ferns. SHADING. As the summer wears away so should the shading on the palm and fern houses, and it is good practice to allow the shad- ing to become thin on the east sides of the houses by the end of August or begin- ning of September. But from the tact that September frequently gives us some very warm days, it is not wise to have too thin a shade on the west side of a palm house at that season, the plants being mostly in a well-rooted condition by that time, and liable to get just a little off' color when exposed to too much sunshine. Such a condition will do no harm to the plants that are to be used for decorating, in fact it will make them more tough in texture and give the foli- age more endurance under adverse condi- tions, but the retail buyer does not fully understand these fine points, and demands only dark colored arecas and other palms of deepest hue, the explanation that Areca lutescens gets its specific name from its yellow stems being non- persuasive in most instances, while the plant with green stems and dark foliage. seeds, among these three palms from Lord Howe's Island, and germinates and grows but slowly, the seedlings being of very dwarf and compact habit. The graceful foliage and short-jointed appear- ance of the palm in question makes it a most attractive specimen, and also one that endures exposure very well, but the slowness of its growth while in the juvenile state make K. Canterburyana somewhat unpopular in the trade, in addition to which the seed is more expensive than that of its more popular relatives. The Rhapis is among the most service- able palms for decorative purposes, and likewise does not require much heat for its best development, R. flabelliformis keeping in good condition during the winter in a temperature of 50° to 55°. No seeds of this useful palm are offered in the trade, and consequently propagation by division is the usual resort, a great many of the plants offered being raised by those painstaking gardeners, the Japanese, and exported to Europe and America in great quantities each season, the circumstances of their production naturally tending to keep the price up. tgos- The American Florist. 69 GREENHOUSES, PALM HOUSES AND STORE OF HOLTON & HUNKEL, MILWAUKEE. Rhapis humilis is also sent over from Japan quite freely, and although not quite so strong in growth and foliage as the former, is also an admirable palm for decorating with, and will endure consid- erable exposure without injury. Both of these Rhapis may prove hardy along the coast, possibly to North Carolina, but I do not know if any extensive experi- ments have been made in this direction. It may possibly have been noted bysctne observant persons that the hardiest palms we have all show indications of tesselated venation, that is, that the veins of the leaflets are laid out in blocks, so to speak, rather than running through the leaf in straight lines, and while this rule may have exceptions, yet this sys- tem of veining seems to have something to do with the hardiness and endurance of the plants in question. A similar condition is pointed out by Freeman- Mitford in regard to the hardi- ness of bamboos, this authority on the bamboos declaring that all of the hardi- est of those plants were species with tes- selated leaves. But perhaps we had bet- ter not flounder around among systems of venation or some of us may be lost, and the thought comes to us that these cool summers, comfortable though they be, sometimes disarrange our plans to some extent. We find that there must be a little judgment shown in the matter of watering, else there will be so much moisture hanging about through the night that some of the lower foliage may suffer, especially where the plants are crowded to some extent on the bench. Such an excess of moisture combined with a low temperature often causes the tips of some leaves to decay. To avoid such a condition do all watering in the forenoon, between 9 and 11 o'clock, which is a good time for this operation, the rule applying with equal force to the fern houses. Sometimes a handful of fern fronds other than Adiantum cuneatum are very useful to the retailer, and a small section of bench may well be spared for such a purpose. The ferns of free growth and good texture are the kind to have for cutting from, and there are more of these to be found among the pteristhan in any other common family of ferns. Pteris serrulata, P. cretica albo-lineata and P. cretica magnifica are among the most lasting that I have tested in water under ordinary conditions in a dwelling, and as these species and varieties are among the easiest of all to raise or to buy, there is no diflSculty in getting a stock. Plant them out on the bench in about four to five inches of decayed sod compost, giv- ing plenty of water after they become established, and only moderate shading. There will seldom be a time when some fronds may not be had for some tasty design work. These ferns may also be grown under the benches, but such a plan is not to be recommended as many of the leaves will become so soiled that they will not be fit for use, and in addition to this the foli- age will be too soft to give entire satis- faction. Small Boston ferns for stock may still be taken up from the bench and potted, there being (juite a good length of growing weather before them yet. Well rooted young plants from 4-inch pots shifted on into 6-inch during the early part of September should make some useful plants for the holiday trade, for singular as it may seem when one takes into consideration the vast number of Boston ferns that were disposed of last season, there is not now an over- stock of this excellent house plant, and a prophet might remark that by next spring the dealers will be on the hunt for good stock of this fern. There are still a great many Boston ferns grown by the planting out system, but the best and most satisfactory for the dealer to handle are those that ar^ pot-grown throughout the season, such plants being in much better condition to endure hardship than are those recently dug up from a bench and only half estab- lished. W. H. Taplin. Asphaltum Paint. Asphaltum paint should be used to paint every tool used in outdoor work, applying it in the fall when outdoor operations have practically come to a close. This includes mowing machines and all field tools. Every florist should have a note in his diary for each of the fall months to see that all tools not in use are painted with this material, which preserves the iron or paint from rust. It is wanton extravagance to put away tools or machinery of any kind before they have been thoroughly cleaned and painted with some such preservative. 70 The American Florist. Aug. 15, SOME COMMITTEEMEN AT MILWAUKEE CONVENTION.— Sec |Ki^'e 81 jgoj. The American Florist. 71 With the Growers. ROBERT CRAIG S: SON, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Calling on Robert Craig July 25, I found him in the midst of repair work on account of the recent dis- astrous hail storm which, he calculates, will cost at least $2,000. He was for- tunate in saving his stock, very few of the plants being injured. The single thick ^niall panes in the older hciuses, on the side facing [he storm, fared the worst while the larger sizes -eemed more flexible and the hail bounced off with- in t doing much damage. \lr. Craig had just been ■ongratulating himself that the summer work had been progressing so nicely and was nearly done, but now all is confusion and it will take several weeks to get the place straightened out, as all the plants have to be handled in order to get the broken glass gathered up. While this loss is severe, that of May 9 in the early 70's was more so, at that time the greater part of the stock grown being bedding plants, and as nearly all the glass was broken the plants were all hammered down and stripped of their leaves. It was a great blow to the growers, coming, as it did, just at the the beginning of their selling season. One of the houses that was badly hit in the recent storm, contained a fine lot of ardisias, as promising a lot as I have ever seen. They are of this season's importation, just now setting a large crop of berries and Mr. Craig regards them as one of the best of the Christmas plants. A large house of the Pierson fern with some specimen as well as 2,000 plants in 6-inch pots, all looking vigor- ous and strong, made a pretty picture. Mr. Craig said, "I like this fern very much. I think it is the best novelty of recent years and I believe it will have a great sale. When I think of how popu- lar the old Boston has become and that even now it is scarce, I believe that nearly everyone who has a Boston will want to try one of these. I think the Piersoni has elegance and dignity, but neither is the new Foster fern lacking in favor, the latter being between the Pierson and the Boston and making a fine specimen in larger sizes, as the fronds are long and graceful." Several houses of kentias and arecas in various sizes were seen. They were vig- orous, stocky plants, many of which were made up, as is the present popular way of growing. Mr. Craig said this was the quickest method for immedi- ate results but that he preferred the single plant grown on into a specimen that would branch naturally. When asked about insects he said that preven- tion was better than cure, and that if the houses were fumigated twice a week and the plants syringed faithfully with a good strong stream there would be very little scale. For fumigating he uses tobacco dust burnt in pans, about two quarts to a pan, these pans being set about twenty feet apart in the walks and the fire started with a table-spoon- ful of coal oil. This is done when the house is closed for the night and smol- ders until all the tobacco is consumed. He uses evaporating pans when the steam is on. When asked if there was any advan- tage in planting palm seed in individual pots or a few together, so as to avoid as much as possible the danger of injury to the roots from being separated, as is the case when quantities are grown together, he said that he had only tried cocos in this way and while the results weregood, it was a great deal of trouble and he questioned whether it paid or not. There are several houses of chrysanthe- mums to be seen, which have been planted but a short time. Marie Liger and Yel- low Eaton are leading varieties, although all the good new ones are given a trial in smaller quantities. A 200-foot house of crotons were in the best possible condition and according to Mr. Craig they were easily the best lot he had ever had. I have heard it said that this is the best collection in the world; it is certainly number one in this country. Among the new kinds is Lord Bellhaven, a very large leaved as well as magnificently colored variety. BeCompt is a striking new sort as is also Moon- light, Gloriosum and Fascination. A lot of seedlings, some of them raised by Edwin Lonsdale and the stock purchased by Mr. Craig, will certainly attract attention when sent out. Propagation is accomplished with cuttings and by rooting the shoots on the plant as is done with the rubber. Some grown GREENHOUSES AND STORE OF C. C. POLLWORTH & CO., MILWAUKEE. 72 The American Florist. Aug. IS O. p. Bassett. j. B. Deamud. St:ile Vice-Presidpui S. A. F. (Illinois.; Peter Reinberg. C. M. Dickinson. F. F. Benthey. Edgar F. W^interson. Jas. S. Wilson. ( Villi t:ha us Greenhouses.) James Hartshorne. PROMINENT MEN OF THE CHICAGO TRADE. Flint Kennicott. /poj. The American Florist. 73 E. C. Amling. P. J. Foley. John Poehlmann. L. Coatsworth. C. L. Washburn. Leonard Kill. With Peter Reinberg. John P. Risch. A. Dietsch. PROMINENT MEN OF THE CHICAGO TRADE. E. E. Pieser. 74 The American Florist. ^«g- 15^ three in a pot make nice bushy stock and should sell well. Mr. Craig said they had a great call for the croton in the fall for window decoration, its brilliant coloring of autumn tints being season- able and arranging well with the chrys- anthemum. Outside in long frames were 9,000 cyclamen plants, which showed great strength and vigor and were as large now as they were last season when ready to take into the house. The point ingrowing cyclamens is to have them well ripened by exposure to the sun in the fall so that they will throw quanti- ties of flowers at once, they being very salable in such condition. Some roses in an adjoining frame prompted Mr. Craig to say that there has been a great demand the past spring for pot roses. Ramblers particularly had had a great sale and they now gcemed more popular than before. He thought department store selling of trifle overdone but that it had such a hold on popular favor that it would always be in reasonable demand. In reference to thecostof palms and whether we would be able, on account of the stock raised here, to stop importing, he said that it pays to bring over large stock when the supply runs short, but that small sizes were cheaper here than in Belgium He spoke of the growing popularity of the phoenix for hotel pur- poses on account of its lasting qualities. One advantage they have in Belgium is that they charge the cost of preparing goods for shipment, which seems fair enough, but is not done here. The cost of boxes and packing is a very important item on a large place. When goods are sold to a florist in this city they are put on a wagon and delivered without extra expense, but the same goods sold at the same price to a florist out of town costs considerable in boxes, packing and labor, which under the present conditions are The plants should be kept as clean as possible of all yellow and rotted leaves, as well as those affected with spots, even if it be necessary to go over them every few days. After they are once thor- oughly cleaned they ought not to require much attention to keep them so. Dead leaves, bad blooms or rubbish of any nature should never be left in the path, as it tends to foul the air in the house. On or about November 1 the plants should receive a 'i-inch mulch of good leaf mould. Where the leaf mould is not available, some well rotted manure applied to the same depth will answer. The soil in the beds in which violet plants are grown should never be stirred after the early part of November, as it does no good and will only be the cause of dirty flowers. Where the proper mulch cannot be obtained, an occasional dose of liquid manure will answer fairly well. From February 1 until Easter it is well to keep the night temperature 45° to 50° m^ -.'-'i \ / ^/: ^ - -^ ^^K:''' ' ■ ..^r2r-T^^-*^'\ -r^^-^'r ^>^*i^ PANSY BED AT MRS. PATTERSONS, PH[LADELPHIA, EDWARD KULP, GARDENER. imported roses had not hurt the sale of home grown stock, as this latter had sold better than ever. Several frames of azaleas, treated in the same manner as in Belgium, were noticed, the plants looking equal in vigor and color of foliage, to any foreign stock. They were planted out in beds of peat and leaf mold and given plenty of water. Mr. Craig thought that with the advan- tage of the tariff it would pay some one to take up the cultivation of the azalea in this country, that he felt confident a large and profitable business could be built up. In other frames with a little bottom heat were seen growing dractenas and crotons, while in the new carnation ranges were some of the more recent varieties planted out on the tables. Enchantress, McKinley, Lawson and others growing nicely. A lot of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine was being potted up, which Mr. Craig thinks a most excellent Christmas plant. He says it will hold its flowers if pre- pared for market by being grown cold and that it should have plenty of light and air and a temperature of .).")° when ready to flower. When asked about the rubber plant he stated that he thought it had been a all furnished gratis. A movement started last year to have all shippers charge for the actual cost of this work met with some encouragement and should, I think, be taken up by the S. A. F., as it would at least be a good subject for discussion. When asked about the best kind of fuel Mr. Craig said that bituminous was considerably cheaper than any othercoal tried and could be put in their bins at about $3.65 per ton. Robt. Kift. The Violet. SEASONABLE NOTES. Violets, in order to do well and make a good growth, should be housed about August 15. They should be planted in a good rich compost, and after the first thorough watering should be moistened sparingly for two or three weeks until a good supply of roots has been started, after which they should never be allowed to sufier for lack of water. A night tem- perature of 40° to 45° and a day tem- perature of 60° to 65° should be main- tained to avoid yellow and spotted leaves. As violets are better suited in a pure, sweet atmosphere, a good circula- tion of air should be maintained on bright davs. and the day temperature 65° to 70°, as prices are generally good at that time and it is desirable to get as many flowers as possible from the plants. Shortly after Easter, when prices as a rule drop out of sight, the plants maybe divided and cuttings taken for the next season's stock. Frank P. Briguam. Sweet Peas for Exhibition. At the recentexhibition of the National Sweet Pea Society of England the follow- ing were used in the premier exhibit ot the great open class of thirty-six bunches in distinct varieties: Lord Rosebery, Agnes Johnson, America, Blanche Bur- pee, Emily Eckford, Lady Mary Currie, Navy Blue, Gorgeous, Countess of Rad- nor, Mrs. Eckford, Lottie Hutchins, Her Majesty, Jeannie Gordon, Shazada, Oracle Greenwood, Monarch, Prince Edward of York, Salopian, Captain of the Blues, Hon. Mrs. Kenyon, Lottie Eckford, Colonist, Triumph, Lady Grisel Hamil- ton, Duchess of Sutherland, Miss Will- mott. Princess of Wales, Black Knight, Duke of Westminster, Coccinea, Dorothy Eckford, Prince of Wales, Countess of Lathom, Countess Cadogan, Lovely and King Edward VII. igoj. The American Florist. 75 \A/illiani Currie. Chairman Reception Committee. P. J. Hauswirth. Chairman National Sports Committee. W. A. Kennedy. WilwaukeH Howling Committee. A Good Pansy Bed. About a month ago, when looking through the garden of Mrs. C. Stuart Patterson, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, a pansy bed in lull bloom was one of the most attractive features ot this very interesting garden, where hardy plants are the most popular and are given the right of way. This particular bed was the result of seed sown August 15, 1901, and planted the last week of the follow- ing March, and the plants have been blooming more or less ever since, save and excepting, of course, during the dead of the winter season. The accompanying illustration shows the profusion of bloom and the individual pansy blossoms to good advantage, and if they can be transferred to the pages of your valu- able journal with something like the appearance they have in the garden and on the photograph, some idea of the beauty of the bed may be realized. The beds of hybrid tea and hybrid per- petual roses were also very healthy, much more so than roses generally growing outdoors. The foliage was clean — no mildew and no insects — and the stems were longer than are usually seen out- doors in this part of the country. Ed ward Kulp has charge of this garden, and he deserves great credit for the evidences of care and intelligence in the cultivation of plants. E. L. [The foregoing communication was received at this office June 25. — Ed ] Chrysanthemums. NOTES ON AUTUMN TREATMENT. Chrysanthemums being grown for sin- gle stem cut blooms, whether for exhibi- tion or commercial purposes, are now arriving at a critical period of their growth. At this date (August 10) many varieties, especially the early planted, are forming early crown buds. This is alto- gether too early to select a bud and such should be removed as soon as the shoots on each side are large enough to handle without bruising. The strongest of these side shoots, if left to grow on, will in most cases form another bud between August 25 and September 10, which is the bud we depend on for our exhibition bloom. It is very important that these shoots be taken in time and not allowed to make a growth of three or four inches, as some varieties will form clusters of growth and another bud on the end of these shoots, which will ruin chances for fine exhibition flowers. Earlv planted stock will need a mulch- ing at this time, the soil being now well filled with roots that should be in condition to be greatly benefited by using partly rotted cow manure if it can be obtained. Do not use manure that is too fresh or when in a wet condition, as it may form a crust that will prevent the water from penetrating the soil evenly. The foliage on the plants is getting thicker and more dense every day, which means that extra judgment in watering and syringing must be used. It some- times happens that the edges of the benches need water when the center will be in an entirely different condition. Also when syringing from the front side of the bench the other side will derive very little benefit. This is where red spider is most likely to get a foothold and now is the time to keep this pest in check or it will cause lots of trouble when the blooms begin to expand as well as ruin many a fine fiower. If the glowing description of some of the new novelties for this season proves to be a reality there should be some startling blooms at the exhibition this fall, and according to reports they are well distributed all over the country. What they will amount to in bloom remains to be seen, but among the several we are trying here there are some wonderful growers. Convention Hall is doing well and we like the growth of this, the best of any we have had for some time. It is clean and stocky and throws very few side shoots. Mile. Marie Liger will make a fine companion for Convention Hall and be just right to grow on the same bench. Henry Barnes, an English red, has already made five and one-half feet of clean, heavy growth and is certainly stronger than anv other red variety. Mrs. T. W. Pockett and Mrs. E. Thirkell are right there with Col. D. Appleton at four and one-half feet, clean and healthy. Both are splendid growers, though we are inclined to think Mrs. Thirkell will run away to a long neck, unless we are careful. C. J. Salter and Mrs. Harry Emmerton are both of dwarfed growth, but still not stunted. F. J. Taggart and Mme. Nicollaud are both becoming quite tall, also being a little shy on foliage. H. \V. Buckbee and Columbia are making a nice growth, standing about four feet at this date. Godfrey's King and Queen Alexandra are making a better showing than last season, the one fault with the King being that it wants to bloom so often. Matthew Smith lacks several points as a grower with us, but may make it up in bloom. Thos. Humphreys and Matchless, two other imported reds, are both ideal growers. Bluebeard is most stubborn, and we have so far only managed to get sixteen inches of stem, although it is in the best of health. Among the very latest importations we are pleased with the growth and actions of Don McLeod, Wm. Duckham, Harri- son Dick, S. T. Wright and Lajlia Filkins. There are several others, but these at present take our fancy. C. W. Johnson. Crude Drugs from a New Source. A number of common plants, occuring in some cases as weeds, furnish, when properly collected and cured, crude drugs such as are now imported in large part from Europe and elsewhere. The Bureau of Plant Industry of the United States Department ofAgriculture is now engaged in the preparation of a bulletin pointing out the desirability of satisfying the demand for these drugs from domestic sources. The bulletin will contain des- criptions and cuts of the plants and methods of collecting, handling and curing will be given. In order to increase the effectiveness of the bulletin it is thought necessary to bring the prospective collector in touch with buvers. Therefore circular letters are being sent to dealers in drugs asking if they wish to be included in the list of firms to whom the bureau is authorized to direct those wishingto submit samples and get prices. Spokane, Wash.— The annual sweet pea show was successfully held here on July 29. ,76 The American Florist. Aug. 13, The Schlzanthuses. Although the several varieties of sclu- zanthus are tolerably well known as garden annuals, and succeed well with a a minimum of care, it is as pot plants that they are particularly valuable, when bulbous subjects, herbaceous calceolarias, cinerarias and other greenhouse plants are on the wane, and before pelargo- niums, gloxinias or tuberous begonias are fit to use as decorative plants. We sow our seeds in 2Vi-inch pots about September 15, placing twoorthree seeds in a pot. The seeds quickly germi- nate and fill the little pots with roots and are shifted into larger pots before the roots become matted. A cold frame is the best place for them as long asfrost can be excluded, alter that a cold, airy house where the plants can be well up to the light; so long as no actual freezing occurs, the colder the house is the better. The plants are shifted into their flower- ing pots about January 1. We use 10-inch pots for most of the plants, although we find a few in 6-inch pots useful for decorative purposes, and the variety Wisetonensis does not require pots over 6 inches to 8 inches in diame- tor, being a less rampant grower than the other sorts. Schizanthuses are not fastidious as to comfort and for the final shift, some well decayed cow manure and loam with a dash of fine bone or Clay's ferulizer is suitable. Liquid manure can be freely used as soon as the plants are well rooted. As these plants are rather ram- pant growers, staking, or at least some support is necessary when they are a few inches high. Many growers use balloon frames for them and they are very good, provided the plants are not tied down too formally. We use a number of wire stakes and tie the shoots round and round these until flowers appear, when they are allowed to grow naturally. Such varieties as S. pinnatus andS. papi- lionaceus oculatusgrow three to four feet in height. S. Wisetonensis does not exceed one and one-half feet. Schizanthuses mix well with nearly all other plants, but a group of themselves, with their fairy, butterfly-like flowers, produced in thousands, in a number of beautiful shades makes a delightful picture. For piazza decoration they are splendid. If the tall darker colored sorts are arranged in groups, bordered with white marguerites or Golden Gem calceo- laria they make a very pretty effect. Schizanthuses are rarely heard of as cut flowers but sprays of S. pinnatus roseus and S. retusus albus cut of any desired length make as beautiful a center piece for a dining table, or as pretty an indi- vidual vase as any one could wish, for their lasting qualities are good for such airy, frail-looking flowers. Of the several varieties in general culti- vation we find S. grandiflorus oculatus makes the finest specimens. S. pinnatus with its varieties roseus and candidis- simus are also good. The last named is the finest pure white variety, although S. retusus albus is also worth forcing; it produces large pure white flowers, blotched with bright golden yellow. S. Wisetonensis, introduced a few years ago by Hugh Low & Company, Bush Hill Park, London, Eng, is a decided acquisi- tion. The plant is rather dwarfish and flowers finely in smaller-sized pots than the other varieties, the colors vary from white to crimson. A few of our plants were of a beautiful pink color this season. This variety unfortunately is a very shy seeder. The seed is consequently expensive and this year it is unprocurable. There are some few other varieties of this pretty annual but the foregoing we find are the most desirable. Schizanthuses are at their best during the last half of April and the whole of the following month. W. N. Craig. Either Way We Win. Florists are shaking their heads omin- ously and saying that because of the lack of rain, flowers will be dear this season. Last year they shook their heads and said that flowers would be dear because there was too much rain. Either way they win.— Worcester (.Mass.) Telegram. Sterling, Neb. — Mrs. Hoeger has opened in the flower business with a nice variety of plants. West Hoboken, N. J. — Mr. E. G. Asmus is on his vacation and will not be able to attend the Milwaukee convention. SCHIZANTHUSES AS GROWN BY W. N. CRAIG, NORTH EASTON, MASS. igo3 The American Florist. 77 C H CTliot/Aet/ao R- I A U ;-t-r'^5:'''ya -v* OLA^&VfrO E>R,OT uo-No r-eLLo- PROPOSED CHARLES ELIOT MEMORIAL. Charles Eliot Memorial. The following circular with reference to a memorial ot the late Charles Eliot, the well known landscape arthitect, was issued at Boston, Mass., last June. The honor is well merited and the form it is proposed to give the memorial, most commendable: The metropolitan park system conceived by Charles Eliot, eseraplifying. as it does, his fore- sight and skill, is in itself the noblest of monu- ments to him, but it is fitting that the people of his own time should leave some visible record that they appreciated the man and what he accomplished in hiS' too brief career. Such a memorial is called for not only because of his leading part in securing for the people these great public domains, but because of his still wider ^••rvice in arousing an intelligent general interest in the opportunities for making the earth beauti- ful instead of ugly when adapting it to the use of ■man. To erect any mere monument, in the ordinary sense of the terra, wiihin the public domain which lie planned, would violate the principle which he 90 strongly argued for. that no structure or object. however beautiful or commendable in itself, should be introduced into these reservations unless it tends to serve directly the uses for which alone they were created— to provide permanently Tural and sylvan landscape for the enjoyment of the people. It has accordingly been decided, after careful -deliberation on the part of the Metropolitan Park Commission, and the undersigned committee. that a "Charles Eliot Path" should be constructed -eacircling the summit of Great Blue Hill, on the line from which the best views are successively commanded in the most enjoyable manneri views for the preservation of which he labored, and views over the whole district where will live the future millions dependent upon these lands for rest and recreation. In the course of the path a little ravine must be crossed at a point overlook- ing the long range of wooded summits and valleys of the Blue Hills reservation. Here it is proposed to build a simple stone foot-bridge, whence those who use the path will command this view effect- ively, and against;! rock forming the abutment of its parapet to place a tablet of bronze, dedi- -cating to the memory of (.'harles Eliot the bridge, the path which itcarries. and the landscape itself, a monument of a grandeur unapproachable by any human construction. The Park Commission has no funds which it ■can devote to a distinctly memorial work, but has undertaken to make a practicable path on the desired line and to improve it from time to time as funds, permit, while the undersigned committee proposes at once to erect the memorial bridge and tablet. To do this simply, unostentatiously, but in a thoroughly permanent manner, will require three thousand dollars. Of this, amount some of Charles Eliot's personal friends have contributed hearly half, but his life was 80 eminently devoteif to .the public welfare, and this memorial will so strongly express the public character of his services, that it ought to be built by a wider contribution, and it is felt that many who were not personally acquainted with Charles Eliot will welcome this opportunity of expressing their appreciation of the ends to which he so successfully devoted his life. Contributions should be sent to Charles S. Rackemann. treasurer, 23 Court street, Boston. Mass. Henry P. Walcott. 1 E. H. Fat, I (Signed) George C. Mann, [-Committee. William L. Putnam. j Charles S. Rackemann. ) The Carnation. SUPPORTS. Of the many difl'erent methods of sup- porting carnations but three or four have passed into common use; the rest are only occasionally met with here and there. Simplicity, efficiency and cheap- ness have been potent elements in bring- ing to the front the few standard ideas upon which every method, which has any claim to distinction, is founded, and the same elements have quickly relegated to obscurity any unproductive or cumber- some feature of any method. The writer is a crank on simplicity and efficiency and if cheapness can be obtained along with these he is glad to welcome that also. It is the spirit of the age, of the ambition to rise to the top ranks of the profession. The method which we have adopted combines these three elements in a very satisfactory manner, although it is not claimed that there is no other method just as good. It consists simply of a set of tiers of wire and string netting placed one above the other at proper heights to support the plants and flowering shoots. The first tier is placed six inches above the soil and each successive tier six inches above the one below it. With ordinary varieties two tiers are sufficient, while with extra tall growing varieties that do not possess sufficient rigidity of stem to hold the flowers erect until fully matured, the third tier will be found necessary. This should, however, be left out until late in the season, for any unnecessary encumbrance to disbudding and cutting the blooms will be very annoying and cause a great waste of time. Two tiers, the higher of which is only a foot above the soil, may to some seetn inadequate to meet the needs of most tall growing varieties, but experi- ence has proven that this is not the case. If the base of the flowering shoot is properly supported the bloom will he held erect without extra support. A variety to receive any recognition of merit nowadays is usually seen on exhi- bition tables in many sections of the country before dissemination, and any weak points are bound to be observed and put down to its discredit. A variety must be strong indeed in all other quali- ties if a weak stem does not condemn it on the spot. After some decades of this process of selecting the best we have pro- duced a set of standard varieties with stems strong enough from the base up to hold the flowers erect. Improvements along this line are noticeable with each year's introductions, and while we need hardlj' look for a race of carnations that will not need any support, I believe that it is safe to say the present standard of strong stems will not be lowered. This enables us to have the supports well down in the body of the plants and have the flowering shoots where they can be conveniently reached for disbudding and cutting. The construction of the system of tiers is so simple and has been so often des- cribed that it seems like warming over an old dish to elaborate upon it again. But for those who may have just recently entered the ranks of the carnation fra- ternity some allowance must be made, and the following remarks will probably be helpful to such. On each end of the bench a strong framework of wood or iron pipe, or both combined, is securely fastened. The materials used should be as light as possible; 1-inch iron pipe is strong enough, or, if wood is used, lx3-inch will do for the uprights and braces and 2x2-inch for the cross-pieces upon which the wires are fastened. A strand of wire is stretched between each row of plants lengthwise of the bench and on the outside of each edge row. These wires are drawn, as tight as possi- ble to hold them rigid and they are sup- ported, to keep them from sagging, at intervals of about fifteen feet throughout the length of the bench, by a light frame- work, the uprights of which are fastened to the side boards of the bench. Plaster laths will be heavy enough for these. When the wires of the lower tiers are in 78 I HE American Florist. A7ti '5^ place the cross-strings are put in, one on each side of each row of plants, leaving a space of about tlirce inches l)etween each row to serve for an air passage. The strings are fastened securely to the outside wires with a knot that will not slip and around the inside wires they are given a simple twist. The plants are thus enclosed each in its own space and no further work is necessary, where this s^-steni is used, out- side of keeping the plants from straying from their allotted spaces. It is easily removed at the end of the season by cut- ting out the strings and hanging the wires up overhead, and replacing when again needed is very simple and speedily accomplished. Some growers fasten the strings diagonally across the bench, form- ing a series of diamonds instead of rec- tangles, as described above. By this method the plants are not held as firmly nor is the space which each plant should occupy so well defined. Individual supports, that is, a separate framework for each plant, have been placed upon the market from time to time and the best are still advertised, showing that they possess some degree of popularity. Thosethat have survived the commercial tests are very good, and the first cost is probably the reason why they are not more extensively used. A method of individual supports, not covered by a patent, which should be comparatively cheap in first cost, consists of two wire arches crossing each other at right angles. The lower ends are buried in the soil and wabbling is reduced to a minimum by the firm hold secured. Strings are fastened around the uprights at proper heights to support the plants and flowering shoots. A simple wrap around each upright will keep the string from slipping up or down. No. 10 wire is a good size and the arches should be about twenty-two inches high, allowing for four inches to go into the soil and eighteen inches above the soil. This system is easily taken apart and stored when not in use, the only disadvantage being its obstruction to a free access to the soil after it is in place. The primitive method of tying each plant to a simple upright stake no longer finds favor among up-to-date growers. Some growers who use the wire and string netting first described prefer to use a A-shaped piece of wire netting between each row across the bench, in conjunction with this. This may be all right, but has never Ijeen considered of much value liy the writer, and there are very few growers who use it extensively. The simple method which we have adopted, if put in in proper time, fills the bill admiraljly and leaves little to be desired fn the way of improvement. J- The Watsonias. Ed. Am. Florist:— I cannot too highly commend the new white watsonias des- cribed on pages 827-828 of your issue of June 27. I have grown them since their first importation in 1899, and have been thoroughly convinced of their attractive- ness and decorative value, but have never been able to winter the corms in a dor- mantcondition without greatly lowering their vitality. They seem best grown cool under glass and have here never failed to give profuse blooms if started in Septem- ber and allowed to come on gradually in a carnation temperature. I have grown watsonia species for over fifteen years and have made many efibrts, by starting seedlings at different times, to change the blooming and resting periods so as to carry the corms dormant through the winter months, but with very limited success. The white watsonias, Ardernei and O'Brieni, are splendid additions to our forcing bulbs, certain to attain great popularity as they become known. The main point in theirculture is to use sound fibrous loam, excluding all raw animal manures, for potting soil and ;cvoid high temperatures at the start. When the bloom spike shows, weak hquid manures greatly stimulate the development of the flowers. The corms keep best in the soil where grown until growth starts again, when thej' may be separated and replanted. With this treatment they get very strong and increase at a fair rate. The colored species and varieties of watsonia are handsome and interest- ing plants for amateurs, but do not pos- sess many qualities desired by florists. W. Va.\ Fleet. Want Glass Importations Stopped. The union glass workers are strongly opposed to the importation of window glass, as we judge Irom the tenor of some comments recently made by a correspond- ent of one of their trade publications, indicated by the following: "The enormous importations should be checked. The thousands of boxes of foreign glass shipped into this country monthly are unpalatable pro- positions to the average window (glass) worker, and while we have been averse to making the small size, it is reasonable to assume that every thrifty member of the craft would rather make the imported sizes than be idle seven months in the year." THE COLISEUM, CHICAGO, WHERE THE NEXT FLOWER SHOW MAY BE HELD. rgos. The American Florist. 79 American Carnation Society. nEPARTMENT OF REGISTRATION. Geo. E. Buxton, Nashua, N. H., regis- ters the Marion Buxton, a seedling of 1900 and the result of a cross between Flora Hill and Wm. Scott; color a soft shade of pink, similar to Mrs. James Dean; bloom three to three and one-half inches in diameter, born on long, stiff stems, averaging eighteen inches in length; it is very prolific and a good keeper. Fred. Dorner & Sons Company, Lafaj- ette, Ind., registers The Belle, the color of which is pure white; size three to three and one-half inches; form rounding, petals •well arranged and fine finish; stem twenty- four inches and over, stiff and straight; fragrance spicy and very strong; calyx perfect and substance a splendid keeper; habit strong, clean, healthy, upright growth, makes a quick growth and a well formed plant; blooming qualities of the best. This is the earliest of all white car- nations, being very free and continuous and one of the easiest to propagate. .\ldert M. Herr, Sec'y. MEETING AT MH.WAUKEE. A meeting of the board of directors of the society will be held at Milwaukee immediately after the adjournment of the S. A. F. evening session on Wednesday, August 19, at which a number of import- ant matters will be taken up. Chicago. MARKET SOMEWHAT UNEASY. — ALL HOOD STOCK SELLS EASILY.— NEW ROSE STOCK COMING IN. — SHIPMENTS OF CARNATIONS ON THE INCREASE.— COLORED ASTERS IN PLENTY. — DAHLIAS MAKE AN APPEAR- ANCE. — DOI.NGS OF THE LOCAL TRADE.— VISITORS. The market is now undergoing its usual annual period of restlessness, as there is no longer any old stock available and the new material has not yet begun to come in very large quantities. Whole- salers are daily teased with nice big orders that can not possibly be filled and the thought that the growers will not be able to afford them any material relief for some time does not help matters much. The season is probably no worse than those of former years, but as most of the craft are living in the present, not in the past, it certainly appears to be the worst ever. Some very nice American Beauty roses are beginning to appear although the stems have no length to speak of, but such as they are they find ready sale, being grabbed up on sight. It is not uncommon these days to see buyers wandering aimlessly, some of them piteously, aboutfrom store to store, looking for something that they won't find yet a while. Almost all a florist can do at this time is to slumber through the long quiet days and dream of what is coming to him when the fall business commences. The cool weather seems to retard Brides and Bridesmaids, there being more Kaiserins and Golden Gates. Shipments of field grown carnations, although not great, are increasing right along. The aster is quite a prominent flower just now; colored are being received in large quantities and are a great help in funeral work, although white asters are scarce. The quality on an average is not very good. Dahlias have made their appearance, although not very plentiful so far, but there will doubtless be enough of them later on. Gladioli still occupy a prominent place on the tables and the general run of outdoor flowers are seen in plenty at the establishments where such are handled. A new chimney has just recently been completed at A. J. Budlong's green- houses, which is said to be the largest of its kind in the country, 200 tons of brick having been used in the construction. It is 125 feet in height and has a flue seven feet in diameter. The steam heating sys- tem of the establishment is centrally located, which makes it possible to have only one chimney. Two new boilers are to be installed, and will bring the total horse power up to 800. J. A. Budlong is returning from Provi- dence, R. I., on his wheel. He left that city on August 8 after a stay of about a month's duration. Benthey & Company are cutting good American Beauty, Liberty and Sunrise roses and say that their stock is increas- ing everj- day. Herman Pennock, convicted of the murder of his brother-in-law, Oscar Kreitling, was granted a new trial on .\ugust 8. Peter Reinberg and wife, together with Geo. Weiland and P. dinger and wife, have taken a trip to .\'ew Castle, Ind John Deamuds place has just undergone a thorough cleaning and has been painted and calci mined. Bassett & Washburn are cutting some fine though short-stemmed Brides and Bridesmaids. The gardens surrounding the county hospital look very attractive just at present. Weiland & Risch have equipped their place with several new flower tables. J. C. Enders, of Poehlmann Brothers, has returned from his vacation. Kennicott Brothers are having their annual house cleaning. \'isitors: Fred Breitmeyer. Detroit; D. B. Hazen, Wheaton, III.; Mr. Mathews, Dayton Floral Company, Dayton, Ohio; Mrs. A. L. Glaser, Dubuqucj la.; J. .N. Mclntire, Fulton, Mo. An Invitation. Messrs. Bassett & Washburn and Vaughan's Greenhouses are out with a joint invitation to all returning conven- tion visitors to visit these two establish- ments on Saturday, August 22. Lun- cheon will be served at the latter place from 1 to 2 p. m. Trains run both wars hourly. Philadelphia. FUNERAL WORK THE PRINCIPAL FACTOR JUST NOW. — ROSES IN GOOD CONDITION. — DAHLIAS COMING IN. — BUILDING AND RENOVATING.— GENERAL .NOTES.— VISIT- ORS IN TOWN. With the exception of flowers for the dead there is but little doing in the waj- of business. Flowers are becoming more plentiful, there being in fact too many offered to bring anything like fair returns. Roses are in good condition, the contin- ued cool weather being a great help to them. Bridesmaids are of good size and color, something unusual for the season. Very fine Kaiserins are seen and oft'eredat $2 to $6 per hundred. American Beauty stock is going down in price as it becomes more plentiful, $2 per dozen now buying 30 inch stems with $3 for the longest. Asters are very plentiful; Semple's are now coming in and taking the place of the earlier kinds at 50 cents to$l per hundred. Outside carnations are offered at 75 cents per hundred. Greens of all kinds are almost a (lr\ig_ and bunches of asparagus are offered at from 25 cents to 50 cents. Just a few dahlias are show- M. Rice & Company say the season is opening up in great shape as they have already had to cable to Europe for'renew- als of stock. They are making a spe- cialty of wicker vases and pedestals in large sizes of their own designs, made in their own factory. A line of pedestals made strong and shaped like standing wheat sheaves look like winners. Another novelty is a line of wicker screens. These, with a little green and a cluster of flow- ers can be made very decorative and will be useful to cover doorways or conceal orchestras, etc. John C. Gracey, the florist of 202>s Columbia avenue and also of 1230 North Twenty-sixth street, has purchased the property three doors above his Columbia avenue establishment and is fitting up a first-class store with a greenhouse in the rear. It will be thoroughly up to date when finished, about October 1. Mr. Gracey is a thorough painstaking and obliging gentleman and deserves the suc- cess he is having. Edward Reid has been refitting his establishment. There is a new coolin" room in the basement with an opening which allows the outside air to do the work in winter weather. Although his accommodations are nearl3' twice as large as last year he is getting pushed for room and fears he will have to expand some more before the season is over. S. S. Pennock and wife sail from this city on the steamer Heverford, Saturday, August 15, for a six weeks' trip abroad. The tour is partly for recreation and in Mr. Pennock's case to escape his annual attack of hay fever, to which he is unfor- tunately subject at this time. The "S. S. Pennock .\thletic Associa- tion"— what other wholesale house boasts of such a luxury?— is dated to plaj- King Peacock's subjects a game of ball on August 21. The Philadelphia Carnation Company is sending out some good Scott carna- tions, also gladioli and Japan lilies. Ralph Shrigley, for several years with S. S. Pennock, is now with I^o Niessen. Robt. Craig & Son are offering good roseum lilies in quantity. G. .'Anderson is cutting some nice Car^ not stock at $4 to $5. Visitors in town: Ernest Zciger, Mrs. E. A. Williams, of Pittsburg; Chas. Wag- ner, Cleveland; M. Warnecke, Detroit; Lloyd Blick, Norfolk, Va. K. New York. Business is exceedingly dull here, noth- ing going on in any line and very little prospect of any improvement in the immediate future. On Sundav the Mil- waukee party takes its departure and convention news will be the topic of interest for the time being. August Rhotert sailed for Europe on Tuesday, August 11, on the Kronprin'z Wilhelm. Wm. Ford was last seen boarding a train bearing a fish pole and sundry parcels. Mrs. C. B. Weathered is mourning the loss of her father, who died on Friday, August 7. Visitors: W. R. Smith, Washington; Robt. E. Berry, Philadelphia, Pa. PouGHKEEPSiE, N. V.— The Dutcliess County Horticultural Society held an interesting meeting in Rhinebeck, August .s, and the violet industry a( that plnc'e was inspected. 80 The American Florist. Augx 15, Pittsburg. CONVENTION TOPICS DISCUSSED AT CLUB MEETING.— THEY THAT WILL GO TO MIL- WAUKEE. — BUSINESS DOWN TO BED ROCK. —THE NEW ELECTRIC RAILWAY WILL IMPROVE SHIPPING FACILITIES.— NEWSY ITEMS. — A VISITOR. Business is almost extinct and the weather continues cool and showery. A very poorquality of rose stock is received, much of it coming in badly mildewed. Carnations are a little more plentiful than usual and are fair in quality. Some fine asters and gladioli are acceptable factors at this time. The last meeting of the Pittsburg and Allegheny Florists' and Gardeners' Club was fairly well attended and information regarding theMilwaukeeconvention was given out. E. C. Reinaman and Earnest Ludwig were appointed a committee to secure twenty signatures for a Pullman car to the convention and return. No decision has yet been reached as to what road the Pittsburgers will travel. The rate is $3 cheaper over the Pittsburg & Lake Erie Railroad, yet it seems that the majority are desirous of going via the Pennsylvania Railroad. The arrange- ments will hi completed with the view of leaving Pittsburg on Monday morning, August 17. The names of those that will go are as follows: C. Reiger and wife, E. Ludwig and family, E. Reinaman and wife, Samuel Gass and wife, G. Lud- wig and family, Julius Ludwig and wife, John Bader, Frederick Burki, George Blind, Joseph Kletzley of Natrona, Pa., Casper Limbach, Thomas Mayberry, B. L. Elliott and others. Mr. Negley dis- Elayed a new scarlet seedling canna with rownjsh petals which was the object of much interest. Preparations for the regular autumn planting of trees inSchenly park are now under way. The entire contents of the park nursery will be used in beautifying the park with additional trees and shrubbery. During the year many of the old trees along the line of the Junction Railroad and that part of the park nearest the Jones & Laughlins Company's steel plant died. The cause is a< tributed to the effects of the large amount of ore dust and gas in the air. The Stark Electric Railway Company is vigorously pushing its work in con- necting many important towns in eastern Ohio, which will greatly improve the shipping service between Akron, Alliance, Canton, Salem and Beloit. The florists in those communities will be greatly benefited by this project. A recent letter from Phil Langhans, who is fishing on Lake Chautauqua, states that he caught 780 pounds of fish in two hours, and had to charter the largest boat operating in those waters to bring in the day's catch. Mr. Lang- hans will furnish affidavits upon request. Charles T. Siebert visited his friends in the city recently. He is looking well, although extremely nervous, and may go to the convention if conditions permit. Graves & Risch, of Beloit, O., are send- ing some exceptionally fine asters to this mart, white and purple Queen of the Market being their best productions. Billy Hall and John Baldinger know all about Buffalo, Niagara Falls and Fort Erie, as they spent two pleasant weeks at those places. Howard Carney, financial secretary of the Whittaker Fire Brigade, is actively engaged with the firemen's convention at Latrobe this week. H. W. Breitenstein, of Breitenstein & Flemm, has gone to Sugar Island, Canada, to attend the American Canoe Association meet. The city of Pittsburg will ask for bids next week for about 5,000 trees and 2,000 young shrubs to be planted in the park nursery. Karl Klinke, bookkeeper for the Pitts- burg Cut Flower Company, is visiting his brother in Muncie, Ind. B. Eschner, of M. Rice & Company, Philadelphia, Pa., was a recent visitor. P. S. Randolph and family are spend- ing their vacation at Cambridge Springs. L. I. Nefif is showing some remarkably fine specimens of gladioli. E. L. M. Boston. TRADE EXPERIENCES A POOR WEEK. — ASTERS AND SWEET PEAS OF POOR QUAL- ITY. — ROSES IN GENERAL INFERIOR AND SMALL.— CARNATIONS IMPROVE DURING WET WEATHER. — FINE SPECIMENS OF GLADIOLI. — BILL-BOARD LAW ACCEPTED BY POSTER PEOPLE. — WEEKLY EXHIBIT AT HORTICULTURAL HALL.-NEWS NOTES. -—VISITORS. The week since last report has been a poor one, partly because of the very inclement weather which cut off all enthu- siasm at the summer resorts and at the same time cut into the quality of most of the stock oflered in the market. At the present time the market is demoralized — in fact "broke." Asters continue to mul- tiply, likewise sweet peas, both of these summer specialties suffering from the heavy rains and also from a very scanty demand. Roses are inferior as a rule, most of the stock in all varieties being very small. White roses find the best sale but there are more than enough for all purposes. Carnations are the excep- tion so far as quality is concerned, they having perceptibly improved during the wet weather. There is a moderate sup- ply of Shakespeare gladioli in sight, of splendid quality and they bring from $3 to $5 a hundred, while the customary market assortment is moved with diffi- culty at $.1 a thousand. It is said that these fine specimens are grown in sandy soil. However, the individual blooms are almost equal to candidum lilies and are available for the same uses, such as funeral work. Altogether it may be said that the season is still fully up to the average from the stand point of both wholesale and retail trade. The whole- salers are finding a pretty good legiti- mate call for most of the goods received and are not forced to depend upon the street fakir to carry away the stock as has been the case oftentimes in the past. The bill-board law and resultant rules adopted by the Boston park commission, proliibiting offensive advertising signs and bill-boards within a certain distance of city parks or parkways, has been accepted with good grace by the poster people and the park commission's rules will be obeyed without protest. The Saturday show at Horticultural Hall on August 8 was a gorgeous array of hardy phloxes and old-fashioned gar- den flowers from numerous exhibitors. Prizes were awarded to T. C. Thurlow, Geo. Hollis, Blue Hill Nurseries and Wm. Whitman for phloxes. Blue Hill Nurser- ies were given a certificate of merit for new variety 'Blue Hills." The Massachusetts Horticultural Soci- ety has changed the date of the annual fall exhibition of plants and flowers to September 24-27 inclusive, and the annual fruit and vegetable show will be combined with it. The annual convention and exhibition of the American Pomological Society will be held in Horticultural Hall, September 10—11—12. George H. Walsh has leased the Haley greenhouses at Maiden for one year. Kenneth Finlayson and wife sailed for England on the Ivernia, August 11. John D. Twombly is just recovering from a five-weeks' illness. Visitors: George Brown, Quebec, Can- ada; F. F. Goode, New York; J. J. Long, Turners' Falls, Mass.; W. R. Smith. Washington, D. C; Hugh M. Hughes, Norristown, Pa. Detroit. LOCAL CLUB ELECTS OFFICERS. — REPORTS OF SECRETARY AND TREASURER.- PREP- ARATIONS FOR CONVENTION TRIP.— BOWLERS FOR MILWAUKEE. — SOME NOTES. — VISITORS. The meeting of the Detroit Florists' Club on Wednesday, August 5, brought out an attendance of about forty mem- bers and the annual election of officers was the chief business of the evening. The most intense interest was manifested by all present and the nominations and voting for candidates was very spirited, resulting as follows: President, Robert Flowerday; vice-president, Robert Wat- son; treasurer, B. Schroeter; secretary, J; F. Sullivan. The latter two officers were unanimously re-elected. The treasurer's report was read, showing the financial condition of the club to be very satisfac- tory and the treasurer promised to soon add materially to the goodly sum now on hand. The secretary's report showed a steadily increasing active membership, which at present numbers over one hun- dred, there being in addition fifteen hon- orary members, the latter evincing much interest in the work of the club. Another application for membership was pre- sented at the meeting. PhUip Breitmeyer. who recently returned from an extended visit in the east, related his observation.* of eastern trade matters. Owing to the probable absence from the city of many members during the S. A. F. convention week, it was announced that there would be no meeting of the club on the next regular meeting date, August 111. About forty members have already signifierl their intentions of attending the conven- tion and it is altogether likely that there will be many more. The route will be via the Grand Trunk railway, leaving Detroit at 5 p. m. (standard time) Mon- day, August 17, arriving Grand Haven at 10:30 p. m., leaving there by boat at 10:45 p. m. and arriving Milwaukee at 6 o'clock Tuesday morning, the open- ing day of the convention. The round trip fare will be $9.62 on the certificate plan, including berths on the boat both ways. .\n invitation is hereby extended to all florists from points adjacent to Detroit to join our party here. The bowlers have been in active prac- tice for the past few weeks ai^d a strdng team from here will enter the contest at Milwaukee. The team will probably consist of Frank Holznagle, Philip Breit- meyer, Robert Watson, Frank Beard, John Dunn and Norman Sullivan. A. J. Stahelin is about to build a boiler shed and one greenhouse, 24x200 feet, on Grand River road, near Greenfield. He will grow vegetables the present season and carnations later. Henry Flammer, John Carey and James Taylor, with their wives, are enjoying the breezes of Put-in- Bay this week. William Dilger made a short visit to his old home in Sandusky, O., last week. Visitors: A. L. Glaser, Dubuque, la.; Henry A. Siebrecht, New York; G. H. Harrison, Cheboygan, Mich. J. F, S. igo3. The American Florist. 81 Cleveland. MEETING OF LOCAL CLUB WELL ATTENDED. COMMITTEE APPOINTED FOR PICNIC — IMPROVEMENTS AND BUILDING.-FUNERAL WORK KEEPS STOCK MOVING. The last regular meeting of the Cleve- • land Florists' Club was very well attended and considerable enthusiasm was dis- played over the project of a picnic, one that is to be a regular old howler, so to speak. The following members were appointed on the committee to determine the date and place: A. Schmitt, Isaac Kennedy, A. Graham, William Brinker and Lincoln Brown. Six new members were elected. Between forty aiid fifty members of the club are going to the con- vention. There is a great deal of funeral work being done, which keeps the stock down very close, although the general run of material is very poor. Some very good rubrum, album and auratum lilies are coming in as well as light colored gladioli. There are lots of asters on the market, which come in very handy for funeral work. Gordon Gray, John Kelly and John Kirchner drove out to Isaac Kennedy's place one day last week and found that worthy gentleman hard at work fitting pipe. They say his houses are very fine, Brides and Bridesmaids being the special- ties. F.W.Ziechmann contemplates extensive improvements at his place on Quincj' street. The houses facing Cemetery street will be torn down and the new ones built farther back. Other improvements on Quincy street will be made. The Market Gardeners' and Producers' .Association will hold its first annual basket picnic at Euclid beach Wednesday, August 12, and a general good time is anticipated. Fred. Ehrbar, the Lorain street florist, is continually originating new ideas, his latest move being to dress his delivery men in uniforms of gray and gold. J. J. Kirchner is going to Atlantic City, and on his return will stop off at New York and Pittsburg, visiting all the large commercial places. J. MoUenkopf, of Glenville, is erecting several houses 20x100 feet to meet the increasing demand. O. G. St. LoiUS. PLANTING WILL SOON BE IN ORDER. — REBUILDING. — RAILROAD WANTS.— FLO- RIST'S PROPERTY. — DEMAND FOR STOCK SAME AS LAST WEEK. — MILWAUKEE TALK. The Connon Floral Company will soon begin planting carnations to which four houses will be given. Mr. Connon does not approve of late planting, as the plants can be given closer attention when under cover. Two houses will be planted with roses. The violets are com- mg on nicely and the tuberose section is supplying hundreds of flowers. The gladioli turned out to be mostly dark colors, so that next year a new supply will be secured. Connections are being made with the city water pipes, a steam pump being formerly used. Max Herzog is having his ups and downs with the St. Louis and San Fran- cisco Railroad, which is badly in need of his property in order to enlarge switching facilities. No acceptable proposition has so far been made and Mr. Herzog is still managing the florist business. H. G. Berning is preparing to move into the next block west on Pine street as soon as he returns from the conven- tion. The new place is much betterfitted for his purpose, as it has greater floor space, a large basement and everything can be arranged to suit. Out at Henry F. Aue's establishment in Lindenwood everyone is busy. The car- penters are enlarging the big house six- teen feet and the steam heating system is being changed to hot water. Two houses are used for smilax and one for carnations. The demand for stock is no greater than last week. A few roses are ofiered of better quality, but not enough to meet the demand for such. Carnations are about the same. Wholesale men say that "everything is quiet." Everyone expects to have a right royal time at Milwaukee. The bowling club, if able to take the full team, is anxious to compete, as the members have been mak- ing high scores recently. Nearly all the growers in the vicinity of St. Louis supply Chas. Bever with stock. F. K. B. Buffalo. OUTING OF FLORISTS' CLUB.— RESULTS OK THE VARIOUS CONTESTS. — .MATRIMONIAT. NEWS.— OTHER ITEMS.— VISITORS. The Bufialo Florists' Club outing was postponed from Tuesday, August 4, until Wednesday, owing to the severe rain storm. About 125 were in attendance and a few of the stores were closed, but business is now such that it is rather hard to close entirely, so that some had to remain on duty. There were twelve events on the programme, which extended well into the evening before all were seated at the supper table. The grounds were very fine and conveniently situated, being only about an hour's ride from the city on the streetcars. The prize winners of the various contests were as follows: Old men's race, Geo. McClure first, Wm. Waring second, M. Berrimen third; hundred-yard dash, A. J. Rerchert first, J. Wiese second, C.Reichert third; potato race, A. Reichert first, W. Grever second, J. Speidd third; sack race, W. B. Scott first, W. Waring, Jr., second, E. Slattery third; three-legged race, J. Wiese and A. Reichert first, Longby and Hestler second, W. B. Scott and L. H. Neubeck third; all-four race, J. Neubeck first, J. Wiese second, E. Slattery third; standing-jump, D. J. Scott first, C. Reichert second; one- legged race, E. Slattery first, L. Neubeck second; ladies' race, Mrs. Beiler first, Mrs. Kasting second, Mrs. Kircher third; shoe race for boys, A. Voak first, G. Klokow second, C.Scott third; hop-skip- andjump, W. Grever first, D. J. Scott second, C. Keitsch third. The base ball game was really the best thing on the programme, and lasted five innings, between the east and west sides, the score being six and seven respectively. W. F. Kasting very ably umpired the game, and for a wonder he gave good satisfaction and left the field without the help of an officer. Mr. Kasting entered the sack race and made a good attempt but fell by the wayside, and for his efibrts a special prize was given by Mr. Scott in the shape of a combination rattle and thermometer. The committee in charge was composed of H. Keitsch, W. A. Adams, E. Brucker, R. Cloudsley and F. G. Lewis. All had an elegant time. Geo. W. Golden, of Reed & Keller, New York, was a visitor and ably assisted the committee in its work. There were a great many ladies present, which was one of the factors that made the day a success, and President Scott very ably thanked them for their being with us to keep the young and frisky, such as Buxton, Cowell, Braik, Hewson and him- self, in a subdued mood. The wedding of Joseph Sangster and Miss Emma C. Schmidt, both valued employes of S. A. Anderson, took place at the home the bride's mother on Wednes- day, August 5. The house was very prettily decorated with palms and cut flowers and the marquee on the lawn prettily lighted with Chinese lanterns, the whole effect being very pretty. The young couple departed on the evening train for a short trip west. At home after September 1, 66 West Genesee street. The congratvdations of all are extended to them. The Milwaukee delegation will leave in all probability^ on Sunday, and a very good crowd is going. We hope to do something in the bowling line. C. H. Keitsch, New York state vice-president of the S. A. F., has been busy circulating convention literature, and if the* attend ance is not large from his district it will not be his fault. The writer recently visited Toronto and called on J. H. Dunlop at his green- houses, which are all being replanted. The whole place looked well and there is every prospect of a good crop of Ameri- can Beauty, Meteor, Bride and Brides- maid and Sunrise for this fall and winter. Cool weather and slow trade are what we have just now. Gladioli are coming in in fine shape as are also asters. Lilium roseum is now very good. Recent visitors: Arnold Ringier,Chicago, Geo. W. Golden, New York City; Richard Ludwig, Cromwell, Conn. Jerry Brookins, of Orchard Park, is sending in some very fine asters. Bison. Baltimore. Trade has been very dull during the past week and there is a great deal of inferior stock on the market. According to the present outlook there will be no delegation from here to the convention this year. Our public parks never looked as beau- tiful as this season. R. Vincent is now in Paris, after hav- ing visited Scotland and England, and is about to start for home. The Florists' Club of Baltimore, held a well attended meeting on August 10. C. L. S. Minneapolis. The sweet pea show, held in this city August 5-7, was a decided success. The hall in which the exhibition was held was tastefully decorated with palms and ferns. The long list of liberal prizes brought many exhibitors and all the tables were crowded to their fullest capacity. Trade conditions are about the same as last report. The only flower in abund- ance is the aster, which finds ready sale on account of scarcity of other stock. Tea roses are in limited supply and bring from $3 to $5 per hundred. Carnations can be counted by the dozen instead of by the hundred these days. A Milwaulcee Group. Key to group on page 70, I. Nic. Zweifel. .',. W. E. Dallwig. 1 \. Fred. H Holton, Supt. Exhibits. 5. Albert Hoge. 6. C. C. PoUworth, President. 7. F. S. Schmeling. S. William Branch. 9. John M. Dunlop, Vice-President. 10. W. H. Ellis. II. H. V. Hunkel, Secretary. 12. C. B. Whitnall, Treasurer. :42' The American Florist. Aug. IS, SlNETRENTU YEAK. c- 1 -^.i^,, Sinn n vear. To EuroiJO, $3.00. """^ Sptionfnccoined only from those in the trade. Adveniseraenta.. on f l' ^.^^A^^Yn.'h'"''' 10 Cents a Line. Agate; »1 00 per men. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. "•"••ioperwnt; 26 times, 30 per cent; 53 times, 30 per cent. .,„..o cnld onlv on yearly contract nt ' ""?; w'Ser inch netm theca-e of the two front paees regular discounts apply- iiigonly to the back pages. n-),o Advertising Department of the American KLORTstI for florists, seedsmen and nurserymen Ld dealers in wares pertaining to those lines only^ Orders lor less than one-hall inch space not accepted. Saturday. Address AMERICAN F LORIST CO . Chlcapo. THIS ISSLE 80 PACES WITH COVERS. CONTENTS. . . . 65 Convention po^""' „';'.o ViniiV \" " 68 Sweet Pea Society of En^Kind ^, Sew rose Eurania (lUus.) ^ Florists' plant notes. ..... .' ! ! ! . 68 Palms and ferns— shading.... .-.••.■ ■• ..,, , Snowball in Woom in forcing house _<'''; J" ^^^^ Holton i' Hunkei; MiiwaukeeWliiis:) ! '. '. i .' '. 69 ^^^T^^l^^ commitf^meaai MilwauUee^^ convention (illus.).. -.| Pansv bed, Philadelphia, (lUus.) ^* The violet— Season;! bli; notes ^^ Sweet peas for exhibition ,^^ ^l^^^r!;laul,^nu\;i-A;.tumni;:atment:-::-:5 Crude druus from a new source ,g The schizanthuses (illus.) ^^ Either \\ ay we win ■•.■•••■.:,••••,■ 77 Charles Eliot memorial (illus.) The carnation— Supports. „ The Coliseum, Chicago, (illiis.) ^| The watsouias .■''™i' 78 Want glttS!- importations stoppeii W.'.'.'.'n Chicago !!!!79 An invitation .^0 Philadelphia ,' ...Tii New YorK •••••.•■■.■; 79 .Vmeriean Carnation Societ.v .^i Meeting at Milwaukee g,l Pittsburg !!!!80 Boston HO Detroit gl Cleveland gl St. Louis " gl Buffalo 81 Baltimore gl Minneapolis gl A Milwaukee group ; gg On to Milwaukee • u, special train to Milwaukee - Nephrolepis Piorsoiiii gj A correction a.^ Bulb news and jirices. . . .;.. J Society of American Florists J.^ Black spot remed> - Several portraits of representative men were received too late for this issue, because of early press work required on this large Convention Number. Holland reports wet weather July 31 and indications are that Dutch bulbs will be shipped this season ^ week or ten days later than usual, owing to the dith- culty in drying out the bulbs. Van TrBERGEN, of Haarlem, Holland, is said to have a good new bulbous p ant in Allium albopilosum. The deep hlac flowers, with a metallic sheen, are nearly two inches across and they are borne in umbels eight inches in diameter. The failure of the French bulb growers and dealers to agree on prices until the first week in August will make late arrival of the bulk of this stock. They will not come in ciuantity before September o to 10 French cable advices, August 11, indicate firmer prices on French bulbs in the growing district. On to Milwaukee. The florists of the eastern, southern and central states voted last August to visit Milwaukee at this time. These visitors are now starting on their annual journey and many travel far at no little expense. They are the invited guests not only of Milwaukee but of the whole northwest. This great section, not generally so thickly populated by our trade as the eastern states, has been honored by the selection of this meeting place in our midst. It is a tribute from our older brethern to our pioneer efibrtsin the new country. The benefit of such gatherings, while not always calculable in dollars and cents, is incalculable in its inspira- tion to all members and its general influ- ence on the public. The growth of our business carries with it responsibilities which we owe as a body and which we must meet and consider as an organiza- tion. It is, therefore, especially fitting that the florists of the west be present at Mil- waukee to welcome them. Let the west then meet its duty as hosts and as florist citizens. The location is convenient to many and a more opportune occasion will not soon come. Let the cry be, "On to Milwaukee." Special Train Chicago to Milwaukee. The special train to Milwaukee via the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul railroad leaves Chicago 10 o'clock Tuesday morn- ing, August IS, making a fast run to that citv. The train and car ei|uipments will be the finest in the west. Many visiting delegates are likely to be on this train. It is desired that the Chicago florists, seedsmen and their friends take this special and meet the other delegates and make up an enjoyable party. A Correction. Ed. Am. Florist:— The Milwaukee souvenir is in error. Mr. W. R. Beattie is the man who is to read the essay that the souvenir attributes to me. Mr. Beattie has made a study of this subject and at my suggestion he was finally selected. What I may say on the subject will entirely depend upon what Mr. Beattie says, and as I believe he will fully cover the ground I have not even outlined what my remarks may be, for I realize that it he covers a few facts he will entirely steal my thunder. Respectfully yours, JoH.s G. Esler. P. S. Mr. Beattie is of the agricultural department of the U. S. government. Nephrolepis Plersoni. In the report of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society lor 1902, its plant committee gives a most careful descrip- tion ofthisnewlern, foUowingsame with verv favorable comment as to its value commercially. Greenhouse Building:. Southington, Conn.— C. W. Blatchley, two houses. Kingston, N. Y.— Henrv A. Stone, vio- let house, 24x250. Waterbury, Conn.— Alex. Dallas, house 150 feet long. Upland, Pa.— John P Crozer, vegetable house. Valley Falls, R. 1— J. J. Kelley, one house. Hotels of Milwaukee. The following hotels are recommended as desirable and convenient at the follow- ing rates per day: .Vmericau European paster »3 00to«5.00 J1.50 to»J.60 Plankinton 2.5" to 5.00 l.OOto 8..T0 Republican 2.00 to 3.R0 St. Charles -3.00 to S SO l.OOto 2.60 Klrbv House 2.00 to 2.611 60 to 1.00 Schli'tz 7ot6 2.50 Blatz 1.00 to 3.50 Davidson l.OO to «2.5U SITUATIONS, WANTS, FOR SALE. One Cent Per Word. Cash with the Adv. Plant Adv«. NOT admitted under thtt head. Every paid subscriber to the Asibrican Flokisst for the year 1903 is entitled to a flve-line want ADV. (situations only) free, to be used at any time durinii the year. Situation Wanted - By experienced grower of cut Ilo\vt-rs, IIS m;i miser of small place. Address Manageh. en re American Florist. Situation Wanted— V>y experienced gardener, single, to take charge of medium sized private place. Afldress Thos. Callahan, Glen Cove, N. Y. Situation Wanted— )>y an experienced foreman ; in M' lid establishment where good wages are paid; married; Knglish. S T. Mount Airy P. O.. Gennantown. Philn. Situation Wanted- Hy Qrst-class florist and gardener as head gardener in private place. Best refprence-^, Address B P. care American Florist. Situation Wanted-This fall, as head gardennr on private or public institution; 31 years' experi •■nee; age 3rt; married. For further pnrtrcuUrs addr<^ss PGP, care American Florist. Situation Wanted -Vountf man. 28 married, lu years' experience, capalile of taking full chares of ^laziug and painting range of ereenhouses, di'sires steady situa ion. Joseph OHNEMrs, lfe3 Potter Ave., Long islaud City, N. Y. Situation Wanted— Foreman, propagator and grower of roses, carnations, 'mums and the gen t*ral routine of a commercial place. Thorough recommendations as to ability: use 35. .). L. Stkvens, 311 Chestnut St., Amble, Pa. Situation Wanted y*y on* hid grower on privatt- place, has been ^\'ith most of the best firms in Europe; flrst-class education. State number of houses. Further particulars and references. Address S T, American Florist. Situation Wanted— By an all-around florist; 13 years' esperienc"' in growing cut flowers and general greenhouse stock. Best of r ferences; age 3*5; married; private or commercial place. Address RGB, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— I!y first-class florist with good taste, knowledge and business abilit> , wishes to take charge of store or plant depart- ment in same in any city. First-class reference.s. Western city preferred. Address S \V. care American Florist. Situation Wanted—Take charge or second mau on private jdace; gi od propagator and grower of cut flowprs, pot and bedding plants; landscape work; all-around gardener, farmer, poultryman. Married; age 35; life experience; good references. Address Gaudeneb, Cowesett. R, I. Situation Wanted— An Englishman wants a position as gardener on a private place or grower of roses and carnations and violets on commer- cial place. Have good references from the last two places where I worked 19 years, trivnte place preferred. Address .1 H, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Outchman. single, 28 years, speaks English, as head gardener on private place or in reliable commercial establishment. GooJ grower of stove and greenhouse plants; also understands forcing; 15 years' European experi- ence; can furnish good references. Preference given to New York or vicinity. Please stale wages. W <'>. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Hose growers. South Park Floral Co.. New Castle, Ind. Help Wanted— At once, young all-around flo- rist. State wages. F O. careAmericnn Florist. Help Wanted— All-around man for general trreenhouse work. Address T. X. Yates i Co.. Mt. Aiiy. Phila,, Pu. '903- The American Florist. 8S- Help WMltod— A aober. iDdustrious, all-around man on commercial place. Best of reference required. Geo. E. Felch, Ayer, Mass. Help Wanled— F-^perienced, unmarried g;ir- tleoer for mv private preenhouse, garden, etc. W. H. Chadwick, 63> Rialto Bldg., Chicago. Help Wanted— Florist as assistant in place of 15,000 feet where only cut flowers are tirown. Good chance for man who can show good references. H. liOBNHOEFT, Tipton, Ind. Help Wanted— A sober and reliable flortst. nup who is experienced in pot plants; no others net^d :ipplv. Oechsun Bros.. 1688 West Madison St.. Chicngo. Help Wanted^An nss'staut florist on a retail place. State expnrien'.'f and wages oxpectcd with liOHrd and room. Send references. [. L. PiLi.9Bri!Y, Gak'sburg. 111. Help Wanted— A man experienced in packing roses for sluppine. We have a good position for a reJiable man that understands the busioess. South Park Floral Co,, New Castle. Ind. Help Wanted— Florist for 10.000 feet of glass. *35.00. board and room. Must be sober. Chance for good man who can show best refen^nci-s. Ernest GBOacHrpr. Chief GardeniT, NatioDal Military Home, Leavenworih. Kas. Help Wanted—Expfrienc'd florist to take charge, grow cut flowers and general stock; S.OOO feet of glass: $30, board and room to start with; give description, also good reference required. Address .(. C. Steinuauber, Piitsburg. Kans. Wanted S'^cond-hand small hot water heater. F. E. Price. Nokoniis, 111. Wanted— Some sei-ond-hand cast-iron pipoand linings. Mu&i be in good conditioo. Address W, p. Kanson. Junction City, Kans. Wanted— To exchange the new edition of Gal- loway's "Violet Culture" (just out) for a oopj of the d'rst edition. Address Violets, care American Florist. For Sale— Ballard's Greenhouse, Perry, Iowa. Cause poor health. For Sale or Rent Greenhouses, 6, COO I'eeL <>f ulass. flui- location, 72*i North ti4th Ave. Addn-ss Frank Jcne, Oak Park. For Sale -House and barn, frame, two green- houses, brick, with stock completi-. A bargain. ^IiLu W. Brown. Spirit Lake. low;i. For Rent— Sixty-foot greenhouse. Sroora house, two lots, J25 per month: 3181 Elston Ave. Dr. Bangs. 554 N. Robey St.. Chicagn. For Sale—One boiler 4x14 feet, steam pipe IH tings, glass: one closed florist wagon. 1317 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw City, Mich. For Sale— One No 30 Wilks hot w:it.'r boiirr with stack complete, used only three months. A bargain for cash. .Iames \V. Dunford, R. R. No. 1. Clayton. Mo. For Sale— Fine old establishment of about 10.000 square feet oC glass, one acre or more of ground with or without ^ood dwelling. A bar- gain. Investigate soon if interested. Address Ohio, care American Florist. For Sale — In the World's Fair city, three-room house, two greebhouses, one 14x80, one 18x80, one acre of ground: heated bv steam: plentv of water. Price $1,200; *600 cash Leo Ebbren^. Webster Grove, Mo For Rent— 12 acres of land with 17 hot houses, house, barn, coal shed; all in fair condition, about V4-mile south of Blue Island. 111. Will rent from one to five years. Address F. W. Hbitman.334 F. 63rd St., Chicago. For Sale — Five greenhouses located in Minne- apolis. Over 7.000"feet of glass with steam heat. This is a snap: 'foOO takes them. For further par- ticulars apply to Mus. A. Crannv, 2430 22H Avenue So.. Minoea polls, Miuu. FHD ^Al F -^ Kowl home and greenhouses I UH 0/%LL* well stocked with up-to-datf stock for retail trade; established 20 years. Splen-* did opportunity is here offered. Reason, the death of Mrs. S. H. Bagley.- C H. Bagley, Abilecting direc- tors and oflicers for the ensuing term, and for the transaction of such other business as may com*- before the meeting. .T. C. A^\UGHAN, Pies. M. IJARKER, Sec'y. Always mention the American Flo - rist when you order stock jk A Profitable Fern and Palm Crowing Business. Twelve bouses, fireproof boiler house, stable and dwelling all equipped with electric light. Everything in good repair.- Houses fully stocked, 3S,000 adiantums in large and small pots and pans. 700,000 small ferns in flats and pots, 6,000 kentias, 3,000 cocos, etc. Coal for next winter all in. Flower pots, horse and wagon, repair tools, etc. Close to city. Address. J L, care American Florist, 79 Milk St. , Boston, 84 The American Florist. Aug. /J, Newport. NEWPORT SEASON IN FCLL BLAST.— DECO- RATIONS FOR MRS. ASTOR.— NEW CON- SERVATORY. — DAHLIA SHOW THIS FALL. At a recent function given by Mrs. Astor the decorations by Hodgson were rich rather than elaborate, in keeping with the house. Throughout the house were many handsome palms and foliage plants, many of which were from the extensive greenhouses on the Astor estate, and others specially selected from the florist's greenhouses. The entrance hall was lined with roses on either side around the doorway and staircase, the newel posts being elaborately decorated with these flowers. In the hall, dining and reception rooms were many tall vases of seasonable flowers with orna- mental grasses. The large piazza on the cliff side of the house, from which an uninterrupted view of the ocean could be had, was made unusually attractive by the use of palms, hydrangeas and other flowering plants, passion vines in full flower being a prominent feature of the display. The sun parlor adjoining was similarly treated. The Newport season is now in full swing. J. M. Hodgson, Siebrecht & Son, Wadley & Smythe, from New York, and Gibson Brothers and S. Fadden, of New- port, are handling most of the decora- tions. Outdoor flowers are plentiful and masses of hollyhock, gladioli and asters are being used. American Beauty roses, of which Carl Jurgens grows a great quantity, are used for table decorations. Italian gardens are now the fashion here, about a dozen of the large estates have adopted them and more are being laid out. A greenhouse 22x50 feet has been built for Mrs. Rose Grosvenor by the Philips Manufacturing Company, of Newark, N. J. The potting shed is built of rustic logwood. The genial gardener, Henry C. Hogan, will grow carnations, gar- denias and bulbous flowering plants. The Newport Horticultural Society will hold a dahlia show this fall. F. L. Z. Whol^ale power/arl^ Milwaukee, Auk. 13. Rotei, Beaaty, med. perdoz. I.M •• short •' .76®!. CO Liberty 4 0C@ 6.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 4.rOi-r s»8 4 10 E. H. Hunt, WHOLESALE Cut flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." 76 Wabash Ave CHICAGO. Please mention the A mert'can Florist when writing. ICE BROTHERS WHOLESALE FLORISTS and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. fh"p«"or' Choice Cut flowers. Common Farns and I Flowers billed at Craens a Specialty. I Market Prices. Send for prices on Supplies. 128 North 6th St.. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Mease mention the A merican Fiorist when writing H.G.BERNING Wholesale florist 1 322 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO Please mention the American Florist wh^n tvriting^ Pittsburg Gut Flower Go. Ltd WHOLESALE FLORISTS. ^^ Pittsburg, Pa Please mention iheAmeticatt Florist when v/riting. Mention the American Florist when writing to advertisers on this page. E. F. WINTERSON CO. SUCCESSOR TO McKELLAR & WINTERSON. SUPPLIES everything used by Florists, Nurserymen, Gardeners, Seedsmen, Cemeteries, Parks, Headquarters on CUT FLOWERS. Etc. WRITE FOR WEEKLY PRICE LIST. 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, TELEPHONE MAIN 1 129 CHICAGO. RENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY WHOLESALE COMMISSION FLORISTS AND DEALER^S^WALL FLORISTS' SUPPLIFS, 42-44 E. Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. MICHIGAN CUT FLOWER EXCHANGE. WHOLESALE AND COMMISSION FLORISTS. SUNDRIES AND SUPPLIES. Tgoj. The American Florist. 8'6 .\.llJI..IiJI.- •l..l,.ll.«.ll..ll.lKJ.,l>..ll..ikjLJikiik.ti.iitai.u>. r \ 316 WALNUT ST. CINCINNATI, OHIO. [ ?TrTrn"i'T»TTnrT'(ni"i'*M''i"i»'w''r'i'''r'i"i''«'«i"M'8.00 " Beauty, extra 30 .0U®35.00 " first. I000@3n.00 " Queen of Edgely, extra 3 j. 00® 5.00 " " " flr8ts....l0.OO@JO.0O Carnations 1 00® 3.00 Lily of the valley 3 O0@ 4.00 Asparagus 25.00@50.00 Smilax I2.B0O1B.00 Buffalo, .V u .'. I !. Ro.es, Beauty 2 U0®-25.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 1.00® 6.00 Carnation. 1 .Ou® 2 00 Harrisil 16 0.) Lily of the valley 2.00® 4 00 Asparagus strings 4U f 0@EO 00 Smilax 10.0fl@15.00 Adlantum 60'd 1.00 Sweetpeas 10® .25 Asters 50® 2.00 Li ium Speoiosum 3.00® 4.00 Milton W. Woodroffe, WHOLESALF FtORIST. 1344 Ridge Ave., PHILADELPHIA. Consignments Solicited. Bive Us a Trial. We Can Please Tou Roses, Carnations and all kinds of Seasonable Flowers in stock. Ilfll C irSCTIIIft Wholeiale Com Iff nil r I IVndllllUi mUslon Florid «8I Washington St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Dealer in Florists' Supplies and Wire De.leni. Open from 7:00 A. M. to 8:00 P. M. WE ARE HEADQUARTERS FOR HARDY CUT FERNS Fancy or Dagger, 50c per 1 000. Contracts made to supply the year around. Use our Laurel Festooning. It's tlie' best decorating niiitt'rirtl to ii'- I'uund. \V.^ make it fresh daily, 4c, S^ .nirl 6c i"T iiinl Bargains in Galax. A So. I Hronzi' orUrei>n.75;piT UO'in lO.OOOlots. Mosses, etc. Senfl'^-us your wants and \\(' well siitisfled. Millington, Mass. Tel. ofBoe, New Salem Long distance telephone connections Always mention the American Florist when writing to advertisers. FINE Kaiserins, Beauties, AND OTHER SUMMER SPECIALTIES. OPEN FROM 7 A. M. TO 6 P. M., SATURDAYS 7 A. M. TO 12 M. UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. THE PHILADELPHIA WHOLESALE FLOWER MARKET, 1224 Ciierry Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Leo N lessen ^^^er_s WHOLESALE FLORIST. |p SeflSOII rgos. The American Florist. 87 JOHN I. RAYNOR ARE THE BEST PRODUCT OF THE BEST GROWERS FOR THE NEW YORK MARKET. Adiantum Croweanum Sold here Cxcloslvely. 49 W. 28th Street, NEW YORK. Tel 1998 Madison Square. YOUNG & NUGENT T«l. 2066 Madlton Sq. NEW YORK. 42 Watt 28th St Are supplying: the most superb stock of FLOWEKo ever offered to New York buyers. Meteor, Liberty, Beauty, Bride and Maid Rotes. Splendid Cattleyas Gigas and Mendellii. SEND FOR QUOTATIONS. Walter f. Sheridan, Wholesale Florist , T«l«pliona DOS Uadlson Sqiun. 39 West 28th St., NEW YOB&. TalsphoneoNos. 2230 and 2034 Madison Squara, MOORE, HENTZ & NASH Wholesale Commission Florists. 66 and 67 Watt 26th St. NEW YORK CITY. Advice oi sale note daily. Statement and check weekly. All consignments, large or small, receive the same attention. CORRESPONDENCE INVITED. I VIOLETS. WILLIAM GHORMLEY. VIOLETS. I Wholesale " ■fc^imwi ««■■«# iiififtikii ■ ^ Commission Daily Receiver and Shipper ot Fresli Cut Flowers. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Vailey, Chrysanthemums. Telephones 2100 and 2200 Madison Square. 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY. ' JOHN YOUNG Ipaolal American Beauties, Sirpasslng Carnations, Lily of the Valley, Orchids, and all Seaionable Floweri. 61 Weat 28th St., HXW TOSK. Tel. 1906 Uadlion Sq. THI mcOCNIZED HEADQUAKTCK8 IN NEW YORK CITY FOR Violets and Carnations ■ROWERS and BUYERS make a note of thli. It ■lU be to your advantage. WM. H. GUNTHER. 30 Weat 2gth St., New York. Telephone 651 Madison Square. Frank Mlinang Open from 6 a. m. to 5. p. m. Cat Flower Exchange, 55-57 W. 26th St Phone 299 Madison Square. NEW YORK. ESTABLISHED 1872. JOHN J. PERKINS, COMMISSION FLORIST, Solicits Consignments or Shipping Orders. Satisfaction given in both. Tel. 956 Madison Sq. IIS W. 30>li St.. Haw York. Mso 4« W. 3l)tli St. Bonnot Bros. WHOLESALE FLORISTS. S6 and 67 W. 26th St, N<>w Ynrk Cut Flower Exchange, I'^CW ■ wru. OPEN 6:00 A. M. An Unequalled Outlet (or Consigned Floweri. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly & Schenck NEV YORK aTY, 38 W. 28th Street, Cut Flower Exchange. New Telephone No. 798 <& 799 Madison Sq. Wbol^ale power/arl^ Net York, Aug. 12. Rosea, Beauty, best 8.00@2''.00 " " medium 3.00@ 6.00 " " culls 50® 2 00 " Bride. Bridesmaid 50® 5 OO " T.iherty, Golden Gate 5 @ 4.00 " Kaiserm, Meteor 3.00@ 6,00 Carnations 5 @ 1 50 Lil^ ot the valley 2.00@ 3 00 Lilies 5.0(@ 8 00 Smilai 10 0r@i:2.n0 Adiantum 3ifa> 75 Croweanum , 1.00® 1.25 Asparagus 35.uu(g>5iJ.00 " Sprengeri. doz. bun. 2.00@3 00 Sweet peas per bund. bun. .7;@J.50 CatUeyas 30 C^eo.OO G adioii ^o@ 3 00 A siers • 35® 1 .00 Tuberoses, spikes 2.00® 3.00 Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLOHIST. Conservatory connected from which can ship ferns and decorative plants promptly 50 West 29th St. NEW YORK Tel. 2230 Madison Square. It is good business policy ^ »t ^ to mention the «^ «^ ^ American Florist .when \vriting to an advertiser. FORD BROS. Receivers and Shippers oi FRESH FLOWERS, HI Weat 30tli St, NEW TOBK. Telephone 157 Madison SquaKL REPRESENTING EMINENT GROWERS. JuIiusLang 53 West 30th Street, NEW YORK. COMMISSION DEALER in FLOWERS Telephone 280 Madison Square. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, Wholesale Commission Florist, A full supply dally of the choicest New York and New Jersey FLOWERS. 62 W. 29lh Strael, NEW YORK CITY Telephone 1738 Madisun Square. NEW YORK GUT FLOWER GO. 55 and 57 West 26th St., WHOLESALE FLORISTS, Dally Reports. Weekly Payments. "YM^M^on s,. J. A. MILLANG. 2034 Madiaon Sq. MAKasBB, Hicks & Grawbuck, WHOLESALE FLORISTS. Tel. 3660-3661 Main. 108 livingston St.. BROOKLYN, N. Y. EDW. C. HORAN, Telephone 421 Madison Square. 55 WEST 28TH STREET, .NEW YORK. Cyi F LOWERS Al W HOLESALE. 88 The American Florist. Aug. IS, INTERNATIONAL FLOWER DELIVERY. NEW YORK. Steamer Gifts Orders for flowers in any form carefully filled and delivered by special messenger on board any steamer on day of departure from New York. THOS. YOUNG, JR. 43 W. 28th St., NEW YORK CITY. NEW YORK. SIEBRECHT & SON, WINDSOR ARCADE, Fifth Ave., NEW YORK. Choicest Flowers and Decorative Work. NEW YORK. =THE= ST. LOUIS. We make a specialty of Steamer Deliveries. Order by mail or telegraph, giving explicit directions. Nursery and Greenhouses at New Rochelle. Rosary, East 34th Street, NEW YORK CITY. Prepared to execute and deliver promptly on board out-going steamships, orders for flowers or designs, transmitted by mail or telegraph from florists in any part of the country. CHICAGO. A. LANGE, 47-51 Monroe Street, ^^ CHICAGO. BEST FLOWERS FOR ALL OCCASIONS. INDIANAPOLIS. Bertermann Bros. Co., FLORISTS, 241 Massachusetts Ave., INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Fred. C. Weber, FLORIST, 4326-4328 Olive St., ST. LOIIS, MO. Established 1873, Long Dist. 'Phone Lindell 196 M ALWAYS MENTION THE AMERICAN ELORIST WHEN WRITING ADVERTISERS. PASSENGER STEAMSHIP MOVEMENTS. The tabl s herewith give the Bcheduled time of departure of ocean gteamshlpB carry- iDg flrgt-clagg pasBeueers from the principal American and foreign portn. covering the spate of two weeks from date of this issue orthe AMERICAN FI.OB1ST. Much dtaappolntment often results from attempts to forward (lowers for steamer delivery by express, to the care of the sliip's steward or otherwise. The carriers of these packages are not tnfreqaently refused adralssiou on board and even those delivered on board are not always certain to teach the parties for whom they were intended. Hence llorisig in interior cilies having orders for the delivery of flowers to passengers on out-going steamers are advised to intrust the fl'llng of such orders to gome reliable norlst in the port of departure, wlio understands the necessary details and formalities and has the facilities for attending to it properly. For tbe addresses of such Hrmg wb refer onr readers to the advertisements on 1 ills page : FROM TO STEAMER ♦LINE DAY DUE ABOUT New York Liverpool Campania 1 Sat. Aug. 22, 3:00 p. m. Aug. 28 New York *' Umbria 1 Sat. Aug. 29, 10;00 a. m. Sept. 4 New York Glasgow Numidian 2 Thur. Aug. 20, 2;00 p. m. Aug. 31 New York Hamburg Bluecher 3 Thur. Aug. 20, 8:00 p. m. New York '* Pennsylvania 3 Sat. Aug. 22, 4:t0 p. m. Sept. 1 New York " Auguste Victoria 3 Thur. Aug. 27, 10:00 a. m. New York " Patricia 3 Sat. Aug. 29, 10:30 a. m. Sept. 10 New York Copenhagen HelligOlav 4 Wed. Aug. 19, New York Glasgow Columbia 5 Sat. Aug. 22, 9:00 a. m. New York " Ethiopia « Sat. Aug. 29, Noon. New York Southampton Manitou 6 Fri. Aug. 28, 9:00 a. m. New York London Minnetonka 6 Sat. Aug. 22, 6:00 a. m. New York " Minneapolis 6 Sat. Aug. 29, 10:00 a. m. Sept. 7 New York Liverpool Majestic 7 Wed. Aug. 19, Noon. Aug. 25 New York " Celtic 7 Fri. Aug. 21, 4:00 p. m. Aug. 87 New York " Oceanic 7 Wed. Aug. 26, 8:00 a. m. Sept. 2 New York " Cymbric 7 Fri. Aug. 28, 9:30 a. m. Sept. 6 New York Southampton St. Louis 8 Wed. Aug. 19, 10:00 a. m. Aug. 25 New York • ' New York 8 Wed. Aug. 26, 10:00 a. m. Sept. 2 New York Antwerp Vaderland 9 Sat. Aug. 22, 10:00 a. m. New York " Kroonland 9 Sat. Aug. 29, 10:00 a. m. Sept. 7 New York Havre La Savoie 10 Thur. Aug. 20, 10:00 a. m. Sept. 28 New York '• La Bretagne 10 Thur. Aug. 27, 10:00 a. m. Sept. 4 New York Rotterdam Ryndam 11 Wed. Aug. 19, 10:00 a. m. Aug. S8 New York ** Noordam 11 Wed. Aug. 26, 10:00 a. m. Sept. 6 New York Genoa Nord America 12 Tues. Aug. 18, 11:00 a. m. New York " Sardegna 12 Tues. Aug. 26, 11:00 a. m. New York Bremen Bremen 13 Thur. Aug. 20, 2:00 p. m. Aug. 30 New York ** Kaiser Wilh. 11 13 Tues. Aug. 26, 7:30 a. m. Sept. 1 New York *' Koenigin Louise 13 Thur. Aug. 27, 1:00 p. m. Sept. 6 New York Genoa HohenzoUern 13 Sat. Aug. 29, 11:00 a. m. Sept. 11 New York Naples Germania 14 Tues. Aug. 26, Sept. 3 Boston Liverpool Saxonia 1 Tues. Aug. 26, 11:30 a. m Sept. 1 !; Columbus Commonwealth 16 IS Thur. Aug. 20, 8:00 a.m. Thur. Aug. 27, 1:00 p. m. Boston Sept. 3 «• Devonian 16 Sat. Aug. 22, 9:00 a. m. Aug. 30 " Winifredian Canada 16 16 Sat. Aug. 29, 3:00 p. m. Sat. Aug. 22, Daylight. Sept. 7 Montreal Montreal »' Kensington 16 Sat. Aug. 29, Daylight. Montreal '• Bavarian 19 Sat. Aug. 22, 6:00 a. m. Montreal " Ionian 19 Sat. Aug. 29, 6:00 a. m. Montreal Glasgow Corinthian 16 Wed. Aug. 19, Daylight. San Francisco... Yokohama Coptic 17 Tues. Aug. 18, 1:00 p. m. Sept. 6 San Francisco. .. " America Maru 17 Wed. Aug. 26, 1:00 p. m. Sept. 14 San Francisco. . . Hongkong Coptic 17 Tues. Aug. 18, 1:00 p. m. Sept. 17 San Francisco. . . '• America Maru 17 Wed. Aug. 26, 1.00 p. m. Sept. 25 San Francisco. . . Sidney Sierra 18 Thur. Aug. 27, 2:00 p. m. Sept. 18 Vancouver '■ Aorangi 20 Fri. Aug. 21, Sept. 16 Vancouver Honolulu Aorangi 20 Fri. Aug. 21, Aug. 29 Vancouver Yokohama Empress of Japan 20 Mon. Aug. 17. Aug. 31 Vancouver Hongkong Empress of Japan 20 Mon. Aug. 17. Sept. 8 Vancouver Yokohama Tartar 20 Fri. Aug. 21, Sept. 10 Vancouver Hongkong Tartar 20 Fri. Aug. 21, Sept. 20 Yokohama Hongkong Kaga Maru Kaga Maru 22 22 Sat. Aug. 22, a. m. Sat. Aug. 22, a. m. Sept. 7 Sept. 22 Seattle *1 Cunard; 2 Allen-State; 3 Hamburg-American; 4 Scandinavian-American; 5 Anchor Line; 6 Atlantic Transport; 7 White Star; 8 American; 9 Red Star; 10 French; 11 Holland-American; 12 Italian Royal Mail; 13 North German Lloyd; 14 Fabre; 16 Dominion; 16 Leyland; 17 Occidental and Oriental; 18 Oceanic; 19 Allan; 20 Can. Pacific Ry.; 21 N. Pacific Ry.; 22 Hongkong-Seattle. BOSTON. Edward MacMulkin, 194 Boylston Street and 36 Park Square, ' BOSTON, MASS. Will execute and deliver on ocean steam- ships leaving this port, flowers or plants in any form. All deliveries by personal messenger. Telaphona Back Bay 2040. NEW YORK. ALEX. McCONlLL, 546 Fifth Avenue, cor.45.hst.N.w.Mew Yofk City TELEGRAPHIC Orders forwarded to any part of the United States, Canada and all princi- pal cities of Europe. Orders transferred or en- trusted by the trade to our selection for delivery on steamships or elsewhere receive special atten- tion. Cable Addross: ALEXCONNELL. WESTERN UNION CODE. TELEPHONE CALLS: 340 and 341 38th Street. SUCCESSFUL SELLERS are the lucceuful eroweri who advertiie In J( Jt,tt jt jt j( jljl -THE AMERICAN FLORIST. tgo3. The American Florist. 89 INTERNATIONAL FLOWER DELIVERY. STEAMSHIPS LEAVE FOREIGN PORTS. FROM TO STEAMER ♦LINE DAY DUE ABOUT Liverpool New York Lucania 1 Sat. Aug. 22, Aug. 30 • ' Etruria 1 Sat. Aug. 29, Sept. 4 Liverpool " Teutonic 7 Wed. Aug. 19, 6;00 p. m. Aug. 26 Liverpool " Arabic 7 Fri. Aug. 2L, 5:00 p. m. Aug. 29 Liverpool • ' Germanic 7 Wed. Aug. 26, 6:00 p. m. Sept. 3 '* Cedric 7 Fri. Aug. 28, 6:00 p. m. Sept. 6 Liverpool Boston Ivernia 1 Tues. Aug. 25, Sept. 2 Liverpool " New England IS Thur. Aug. 20, Aug. 27 Liverpool '* Mayflower 16 Thur. Aug. 27, Sept. 8 Liverpool " Bohemian 16 Fri. Aug. 21, Liverpool " Canadian 16 Fri. Aug. 28, Liverpool Montreal Dominion 15 Wed. Aug. 19, Liverpool • ' Southwark IS Wed. Aug. 26, Liverpool " Tunisian 19 Thur. Aug. 20. Liverpool " Parisian 19 Thur. Aug. 27, New York Anchoria Furnessia Laurentian Liguria Citta di Milano Princess Irene Cambroman Philadelphia 6 6 % 12 12 IS 15 8 Thur. Aug. 20, Thur. Aug. 27, Sat. Aug. 29, Mon. Aug. 17, Mon. Aug. 24, Thur. Aug. 27, Sat. Aug. 29, Sat. Aug. 22, Noon. Aug. 31 Sept. 8 Sept. 9 Southampton... Southampton '• St. Paul 8 Wed. Aug. 26, Noon. Sept. 2 Southampton — '• St. Louis 8 Sat. Aug. 29, Noon. Sept. 2 Southampton — " Menominee 6 Wed. Aug. 26, Sept. 5 :: Minnehaha Mesaba Zeeland 6 6 9 Sat. Aug. 22, Sat. Aug. 29, Sat. Aug. 22, Noon. Sept. 1 Antwerp Aug. 31 Antwerp " Finland 9 Sat. Aug. 29, 3:00 p. m. Sept. 7 Hamburg •' Moltke 3 Thur. Aug. 20, Aug. 27 Hamburg " Pretoria 3 Sat. Aug. 22, •» Furst Bismarck 3 Thur. Aug. 27, Sept. 4 Havre *• La Lorraine La Touraine 10 10 Sat. Aug. 22, Sat. Aug. 29, Aug. 29 Havre Sept. 5 Copenhagen •• United States 4 Wed. Aug. 26, Rotterdam •• Potsdam 11 Sat. Aug. 22, Aug. 31 Rotterdam •• Statendam 11 Sat. Aug. 29, ** KronprinzWilhelm Barbarossa 13 13 Tues. Aug. 25, Sat. Aug. 22, Sept. 1 Bremen Sept. 1 SanFrancisco Grosser Kurfuerst Sonoma 13 18 Sat. Aug. 29, Mon. Aug. 17, Sept. 7 Sidney Sept. 7 Hongkong *' China 17 Sat. Aug. 22, Sept. 19 Hongkong Vancouver Empress of India 20 Wed. Aug. 26, Sept. 16 Hongkong Yokohama Aki Maru 22 Tues. Aug. 25, p. m. ■Sept. 7 Hongkong Seattle Aki Maru 22 Tues. Aug. 25, p. m. Sept. 23 Yokohama " lyo Maru 22 Tues. Aug. 25, p. m. Sept. 9 Naples New York Roma 14 Thur. Aug. 27, Sept. 8 "* See steamship list on opposite page. Hardy Cut Ferns First Quality, 60c per 1000. FAMCY DAGGER ALSO DEALER IN CHRISTMAS TREES, Baled Spruce for Cemetery Use, Bouquet Green, Sphagnum Moss, Etc. L. B. BRAGLE, Hinsdale, Mass. Mr. Brague will hav« an exhibit at Milwaukae Convention. PRIMROSES. Per 100 Chinese, 2- inch pots July 12.00 Obcouica, Alba and Rosea 2.00 Forbesi.'Baby ' 2.00 Paper White Narcissus Grandillora, Sept. 1. 1.00 ASPARAGUS. Per 100 Sprengeri, 2-inch pots. Ready August 20th. . .$2.0C Plumosus Nanus 2.50 Pansy Seed, Non Plus Dltra, ready August 1st, peroz ft.OO CASH. JOS. H. CUNNINGHIM, Deliware, 0. The F. R. WILLIAMS CO. CLEVELAND, - OHIO. SNIILAX PLANTS. 700, 2X-inch and 2H-inch, strong, cut back-, B.SOperlOO. Cash. M. M. LATHROP, Couiiland, N. Y. 25,000 CANNAS, Field Clumps for fall, low, Bnt Sortt. Wi-ite for prices. 25.i 00 Violets for Full, I'ot and Field Stock, $3 and $^1 per 100. 25,000 Shrubs, V'inesand Bulbs for catalogue trade. Send for list. BENJ. CONNELL, West Crova, Pa NATIONAL FLORISTS Board of Trade, Offices: 56 Pine St., NEW YORK. CREDIT REFERENCE BOOK. A subscription to our Credit List will cost you 110 a year, and it may save you $100 the 15rst month. SPECIAL REPORTS. We make a specialty of this part of our work, and spare neither trouble nor money to set for our clients the very latest and most reliable information as to the standing of any person concerning whom inquiries are made. COLLECTIONS. We collect slow and doubtful accounts. Why not go through your books at once, and send us all the claims that are in arrears? Call and see us when you are in the city. LONDON. COMMISSIONS CARRIED OUT in LONDON or any part of Great Britain. Messrs. WILLS & SEGAR will attend to any commission from American florists for the supply of Cut Flowers, Birthday Flowers, Bouquets, High Class Floral Designs, etc , to their clientswhomaybetraveliogin England. U/IIIC S. CCRAD (^ourt Florists to bis lYILLO 06 OuUAn, Malesty. The King. ROYAL EXOTIC NURSERY. Telegrams, Onslow Crescent. South Kensington, Flosculo, London. LONDON, ENGLAND. PHILADELPHIA. &' Steamer Delivery SCHOOL and COLLEGE EXERCISES and all occasions where CHOICE f LOWERS £,„,, Florists at a distance can have orders well executed and promptly delivered by H. H. BATTLES, 108 So. 12th St., PHIUDELPHIA, PA. Florists: Ladies and Gentlemen: I will be very glad to meet you in the Convention Hall on the 18th. I will have on fxbibition some very nice sp.-rimens of Ferns. Wots, Evergreen, Laurel, Christinas Treis, Bouquit Green, RoDinOi Laurel Roofiiig and will sell for It rf!ibouiible price. Please examine the same. My ferns are 50c per 1000. AUorders by mail or dispatch promptly attended to. THOMAS COLLINS, Hinsdale, Mass. Brilliant Bronze, 75c per 1000, in 3000 lots or more. FERNS, fanov. ?1.25 per lOno. Dagger. Sl.OO per 1000. Green Sheet Mets, %i 30 per bbl. sack. Spaghnum Me». *l."5 per large bale. Florists' supplies of every description. Tel. 597 Madison L, 1. KRESHOVER, Square. 110-112 W. 27lh St., New York. When writing to any of the adver- tisers on this page please mention the American Florist. 90 The American Florist. Aug. IS, IF YOU WANT THE BEST TRY Poehlmann Bros. Co., GROWERS AND SHIPPERS OF SPECIALTIES: American Beauties, Fancy Roses, Carnations, Lilies, Bulbous Stock, Etc. 33-35-37 Randolph St., Chicago, ill. GREENHOUSES: Morton Grove. 500,000 Square Feet of Glass. KERWIN BROTHERS 334 DEARBORN STREET^ CHICAGO P'lower Price Lists Brochures Illustrated Catalogues Yes. Everything Stationery, Etc. Well We manufacture the highest grade of Horticultural Booklets TELEPHONE HARRISON 4-4-8-3 •^fcte* Printers • Engravers • Designers igo3. The American Florist. 91 ferns, Palms, Asparagus, Primroses. Pter'S Tremula. short hushv stock from 2H-inch pots. $3.50 per 100: $20.00 per" 1000. Phoenix Carnariensis Palms, excellent values at $1.50 aod $J.00. from T and 8-inch pots. Full line of Kentias and Latanias in all sizes. Asparagus Sprergeri, 2-incb pots. $3 00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 2!4-inch pots, $3.50 per 100. Primula Obconica Grandifl >ra Alba and Rosea. 2-inch pots, 42.00 per 100; 2H-inch pots, strong, $3 00 per 100. THE Storrs& Harrison Co. PAINESVILLE. O. A FEW GOOD THINBS YOU WANT. Special low prices on palms to close out. Fkie clean stock cool grown and well shaped plants, none better. ARECA LUTESCENS, 3 plants to pot, 4, h and e-inch. $25, $40 and $100 per 100. KENTIA Beimoreana and Forsteriana, S, 4, 5 an' 6- in<<.b,$l2, $25, $40, tlOO per too. REX BEGONIA, 2 and 3-incb. $4 and .6 per 100 DRACAEKA INDIVISA, 3-inch, $5.00 per 100; 4-inch |M< pi-'r I'O ENGLISH IVY, 2 and 3-inch. $3 and $6 per 00. BOSTON FERNS, 6-inoh. $30 per 100. From beds, for 2, 3 and 4 inch pots. $4.00, $8.00, $15.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PIUMOSUS. 3 inch. $8.0'> per 100. SPKEkGERI. 2-inch, $3.00 p r 100. CHINESE PRIMROSES, Fringed, 3-iuch, !t>l.00 per lOi. CAMPBELL VIOLET, 2 and 3-inch, $2.00 and $1.00 per 10'. Cr<'L«MEN GIGANTEUM. 3-inch $5 01 per 100. I still have a full line of Bedding Plants for stocking up or late planting. Cash or C. 0. D. CEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON, N. J. BOSTON and PIERSONI FERNS Ready and Fall Dellvary. All sizes, 2S4, 3, 4, 5. 6, 7, 8 and 10-inch. Also Sprangeri and Plumosus, Roses and Ferns- Write GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin. III. Smilax Plants. 2-inch, slrons, bushy, twice cut back, $9.00 per 1000 $1.0 I pt-r iro. Calsry, transp'anied plants, well burdened $2.00 per 1000. 10.000 for $15 (-0. Dis ouut on larger lots. White Plume, Boston Market, Giant Pascal. Golden Self-Blanching. Cash please. Samples by mail 10c. R. KILBOUKN, Clinton, N Y. Our specialty 2"j-in., $:! 00 3 in., $100. 4-in., $8.00: 5-in., $15.00; 6-in.. $2i 00 per 100. Roses, Maids. 2vi-in.. $22.50 per 1000; Woottons, $J.00 and $5.00 per 100 B ston Ferns all sizes. J. H. BOERNHOEPr, Tipton, Ind. SHIPPING LIBELS !!-' ••••Cut Flowers Printed In two oolort on gummed p»p«r; ycnt card, etc., '.n black and Ie»» idopteo hy the S A. F In red. VtTf •itrkCUTO. Price per 500,12.86; p«r 1000. $4.60, Send tot samples. lunn m vm ilu. postpaid, «.». American Florist Co., .CHICAOe. Mention the American Florist when writing to advertisers on this page. HARDY PHLOX Japa Newest, Choicest and most Distinct Varieties Immense Stock of Field>Crown Plants, Price Low. «-• A «-iA«'»^i^«^i^c? In variety, includins; the Superb n /VnemOneS Novelty queen CHARIOTTE. Also a complete line of General Nursery Stock. Largest collections in America. Catalogue Free, ELLWANGER & BARRY, NURSERYMEN AND HORTICULTURISTS, Mount Hope Nurseries, 63d Year. ROCHESTER, N. Y. Large clumps that will give an abundance of bloom next season. Over 40 selected varieties. ALSO COMPLETE STOCK OF Trees, Shrubs, Vines, Roses and Herbaceous Plants. Sand lor Price List. ANDORRA NURSERIES, r^r WM. WARNER HARPER, Prop. SPECIALTIES: SPECIMEN TREES. SHRUBS AND RHODODENDRONS. CACTI Cereus, Echinocereus, Echinocactus, Opuntius, Pilocereus (Old Man) Mamll- larias, etc.^^^.^^^^^^BL Many thousands in great variety always on hand. Specialties not in stock collected to order. Resurrection PlantsSiena Lepidophylla) By the hundred, thousand or ten thousand on shortest notice. VVrite for prices, stating quan- tity needed in each case. BesiStock. LowtstPrtces. A. B. MCKELS. collector. Crowprand Dealpr. LarCdO, TCX, ORCHIDS. ORCHIDS. If yoo want to procure the right stock of Orchids at the right price, do not forget to give us a call at our stand at the convention where we will have a full line of imported and established Orchids for your inspection. LAGER & HURREL, "~n" Summit, . J. Orchid Growers and Importars. Evan's Boston Giant MIGNONETTE Pronounced by our Leading Florists the finest Mignonette grown. New crop Green- house saved seed, 14 ounce, SOc; ounce, $1.25 R. & J. FAROIHAR & CO., 6 and 7 So. Market Street, BOSTON, MASS. 92 The American Florist. Aug. T5, The gEEi) Trade. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. S. F. Willard, Pres ; J. Charles McCullough, First Vioe-Pres.; C. E. Kendel, Cleveland, 0., Seo'y and Treas. Twenty-second annual convention St. Louis, Mo., June, 1904. Further news from Holland, July 28, reports the hyacinth crop very poor. Visited 'Chicago: T- C. Robinson, Waterloo, Neb.; S. J. Lee, Fort Smith, Ark. Alsise clover in Canada is a good crop and prices will be lower than last year. Toronto, Ont. — Thos. Rennie and wife have returned safely from their Pacific coast trip. Louisville reports a sixty-five per cent onion set crop, but the average is .fairly large. The southeastern Wisconsin onion set districts report crops of sets in fine con- dition and mediumia size. The sweet corn outlook in the vicinity of Rochester, N. Y., is rather poor, the majority of crops not yet being in tassel. Red top onion sets (the true summer variety) have been harvested and the yield is good; prices $1.50 to $1.75 per bushel at first hand. VVm. Sim, Cliftondale, has entered suit against several seed houses for damages alleged to have been sustained by using a certain insecticide. The cucumber pickle crop about Chicago is reported badly injured by an insect which has killed the plants at the root. Some fields are reported plowed under. Class Advertising for July contains an exceedingly interesting, illustrated article regarding the Atlantic City seed trade convention and prominent mem- bers who attended it. Speaking of the French bulb market, one dealer ingenuously remarks: "Pur- chases are very difficult, the growers do not wish to conform to the prices that we have fixed for them." Strange ! F. Barteldes & Company report, August 13: "We are handling in Kansas a large crop of meadow fescue and prices will rule low. Timothy is also good. The alfalfa crop is not yet made, but the acreage is large." Seattle, Wash. — Malmo & Company have sold their retail store at 916 Second avenue, but retain their wholesale busi- ness, nursery and greenhouses, with store at East Pike and Broadway, where their office will also be located. Connecticut sweet corn growers report the average crop there large, and, although the crop is backward, if the season proves favorable from now on there should be considerable corn for sale which has not been contracted. The Livingston Seed Company writes "Indications are not very assuring for a large tomato seed crop. In the first place, plants went out late owing to the cold, late spring. Now the weather is very dry, and development is being much retarded. It all depends upon how late frosts hold off." C. C. Morse & Company report, August 10: Crops generally with us are good. This does not apply, hovvever, to the sweet pea crop, which is considerably less than an average one. About thirty per cent of the sweet pea list will be short, and the surplus on the lew varie- ties which will be filled in full will be extremely limited. Excepting sweet peas we expect to have fewer items to report short this year than for many years past. Everett B. Clark, president of the Everett B. Clark Seed Company, Milford, Conn., writes August 11. "It is very hard to give an intelligent report regard- ing our seed crops. We had expected our late ripening crops would come in better, but as the season advances our weather conditions continue to be unfavorable, wet and cold instead of heat and sun- shine. We will hardly get at best more than half a crop of carrot, parsnip, beet, onion and sweet corn, and even to reach that result we must have a late fall with plenty of sunshine for a month to come." J. B. Rice & Company write a very interesting letter dated, Cambridge, August 6. "Regarding seed crops here in Washington county, New York, there are quite a few hundred acres under cultivation, seeds which are not yet har- vested, principally vine seeds and sweet corn. "Owing to continuous dry weather, over fifty days in early springtime, plant- ing was somewhat delayed on this account and many crops that were planted did not germinate satisfactorily. For this reason we have a stand which is very uneven and which is quite vari- able in forwardness, as you can imagine. "All crops are three or four weeks later than they ought to be at this season of the year and, while most crops are com- ing forward and look very well at this time, so much depends upon the fall and the holding off of the frost that it is quite unsafe to prophesy now what our crop will be. "It can be said that if we have a very favorable fall and freedom from frost we will get a fair average crop of both vines and sweet corn. This is the best we can say at present. Present conditions of weather are cool, cloudy and unfavor- able." [Other parts of the country are in line with Washington county, pretty good show of cucumber vines but few fruits as yet set on them. — Ed.] Flowering SWEET PEAS Seed for forcing only. ZVOLANBK'3 CHRI TMAS— Pink. FLORENCE DENZBR— Pure White. Price— One pkt.. 75c; 1 lb.. $2.50 mailed fr^e. Not less than 75c worth will be sold. Sold only in my originul packet, with directions. Stock seed of this variety is carefully selected in my greeDhousea from stems over U inches long. These two variptles, if sowed the first part of September, will bloom for Christmas. When planted in December after latest 'mums, will bloom in February. New crop ready middle of AUiiust. Orders booked now and filled In rotation. ANT. C. ZVOLSNEK, GRAND VIEW, N. J. Money Orders: Sommervllle, N. J. NOW READY. Calla Bulbs THEY ARE FINE THIS YEAR. Per 100 Per 1000 l-iiK-b ill diameter 12.50 *30.00 1 to IM-inch diameter 3.50 30.00 Prepaid to your city at above prices cash. CALirORNU CARNATION CO. LOOMIS, CAL. EJ.Spangler&Co. 507 LUDLOW STREET, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Established in 18 60. Manufacturers of Bags, Tags and Envelopes, Printed or Plain. SEEDSMEN'S SEED and CATALOGUE BAGS A SPECIALTY. !( it's a Spangler Bag it's a good bag. HOLLYHOCKS"" ""-" ■■*'^" ■ ■■*»Wi%** William auricu- laflo'a (Hunt's). Digitallis, 13 varieties mixed. Delphininms. tall <;ruwini:, finest of all. PrimUla Aciiulis. fjold laced. Lobelia Cardinalis, finest of border flowers. Bej^onias. tuberous rooted. Vcronic* Serata olia. Gaillardia Granrliflora, best ml.ved. Tr:ide packet lOc. 277 Jenerson Ave.. ROCHESTER. N. Y. CALIFORNIA TREE and FLOWER SEEDS. Per lb. Acacia Lophantha $1.00 Acacia Melanoxylou 2 00 Coreopsis Lanceolata 2 50 Smilax per ounce, 25c; 2.00 Washingtonia Filifera 75 Washinetonia Rohusta 90 Freesia Hybrids (Hull) 50 Cosmos, mixed — 1.75 Cosmos, pink and white 2.00 Grevillea Robusta 3.50 Texas Umbrella Tree 50 Schinus Molle 40 .lacaranda Mimosa, pod 05 Fer lOCO seeds Phufnix Canariensis .80 Pha?nix Reclinata 3.00 Per lb. Chama^rops Excelsa 75 Cu press us Macrocarpa 65 Per Oz. Romne3-a Coulteri 75 Eucalyptus Corynocalyx 90 Eucalyptus Globulus 50 Eucalyptus Rostrata .5rt Yucca Whipple! 30 Drac;ena Indivisa 1.50 Dracu'na Australis 1.50 Dracii-'oa Carmonalis 1.00 Germain Seed Co. 326-330 South Main Street, LOS ANGELES, CAL. Successful Growers are Wanted To ki.ow that they can dispose of all their surplus stock by adver- ...........tisin^ in the American Florist. TRY IT NOW. rgoj. The American Florist. 93 PANSY-MASTERPIECE. CHINESE PRIMROSE TYPE OF INTERNATIONAL STRAIN. CINERARIA. VauQhan's 'International" Received the only reward for Mixed Pansies at the World's Fair. It is to-day better and more complete than ever. It contains the cream of ihe stock of 10 Punsy spe- cialists. There is no better mixture in existence as all the florists who saw or used it can tell vou. Prire per o7... $10.0<1; i4-o/.., *n 00; 'a-oz , *1.50; trade pkt., 50c. Vaughan's <'Giant Mixture." This mixture is specially made by us from all the sepa rate colors of Giant Trimanleau, the Giant Bugnot and Gassier and several special strains which can not be had any other way. If your trade demands large flowers th^-re is no better mixture. Price M-lb., SU.OO; oz., W.ftO; H-0Z..6O0; trade pkt.,25<-. (( INTERNATIONAL" Primula Mixture. Unc]uestionably the best mixture of Chinese Primroses. It contains t e laryest variety of of the best selliuK colors. Flowers larse. beautifully fring:ed, borne in large clusters well above the rich ereen leaves. Pkt. (250 seeds), J lb; 5 Pkts., ^e 00. CHINESE PRIMUU, Chiswick. red, Alba Mas- niflca. whitp, blue. pink, striped. Each per pkf. of 3oO seeds, 50c; 1000 seeds, :?1.75. DOUBLE CHINESE PRIMULA, white, pink. r-d. or mixed per pkt. 50c. Cineraria. Vaughan's Columbian Mixture. Consists of a mixture made up by ourselves nf the choicest Kn*rlish, French and German strains and cannot be excellpd in variety of colors, size. sh;ipe and substance of flowers :jnd perfect habit of plant. Strictly Iresh &eeds just received. Trade pkt., (1000* seeds). 50c.; 3 pkts. ^\.2o. Calceolaria Hybrida. Choicest mixture, pkt., 50o. CHICAGO. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, new york. FREES IAS FREE By mail or Express prepaid for cash with order. Our crop excpeds one million of the finest bulbs of REFRACTA ALBA. Per 100 Per 1000 Choice ?^-inch and up S .50 13.50 Selected V4-inch and up 76 5.00 Mammoth ^8-inch and up ... 1.00 7.50 Special price on lots of 5.000 and up. Oxalii Grand Duchess, white. $;.0U $15.00 " rose 1.25 9.00 '• lavender. 1.25 9 00 Bulbs are ready, order to-day and have in bloom for holiday trade. \Ve are less than three days from Chicago or four from New York. Prompt delivery guaranteed. WOODS FLORAL CO. "'"i«""- FLORISTS' MIGNONETTE Fotfler*s Eclipse. Greenhouse Grown Seed, in trade packets of about 2 000 seeds, *l.00. Finest Strain ever oKered, immense spikes, high colored and fragrant. PANSY. Special strain for florists. Trade packet, 50c; per ounce, $5.00. Choice Strains of Florists' Seed and Bulbs Our Specialty. Trade catalogue upon application. SCHLEGEL & FOTTLER CO., SHDtMEH BOSTON, MASS. It is good business policy to mention The.... AMERICAN FLORIST When you write to an advertiser. Bearing Down Read and Convince Yourself. ■■■ I at.m»mt\tXm.t»mmm»» 5 tO 7, 400 in case $12.00 I nnU linrillll ^*° 9. 200 in case 12.50 LUIIglllUI Ulll 9toli, iCOincase 13.00 Lilium Harrisii ?r;ii!B:E=EE= »^ This l< not ST. DAVIDS ISLAND but RED BIRD and are Clem Bulbs. This olfsr is (or cash suejeet to 6 per cent discount. WM. ELLIOTT & SONS, Niw York. f ROEMER'S I ROEMER'S I Snperb Prize Pansies j The finest strain of Pansies W in the World W INTRODUCER AND GROWER OF ALL THE LEADING NOVELTIES. Highest Award Inter. Exhibition at Ham- burg, 1897. Catalogue free on application. Fred. Boemer, Seed Grower. QUEDLINBURG, GERMANY. ^ Bulbs Calla Bulbs From I to 3-inches. state amount and size wanted. Will send sam- ple and price. SUNSET NURSERY, 1506 Dwight Way, BERKELEY, CAL. Dear Sirs:— My new Catalogue has again been published and is to be obtained when only asked for. Those who wish to have first-rate plants at moderate prices do not neglect to write for the same. Yours truly, B. W. DIBREN, Xnrseryman, OUDENBOSCH. HOLLAND. Letters to be prepaid. 5 cents; postcards; 2 cents. 94 The American Florist. Aug. 13, The I^ursery TRat)E. AM. ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. N. W. Hale, Knosville, Teno.. Pres.; Frank A. Webeb, St. Louis, Mo., Vire-Pres. ; George C. Seaoeb, Rochester, N. Y., Sec'y. Twenty-ninth annual convention, Atlanta, Ga., June. 1904. Santa Rosa, Cal.— Luther Burbank's experimental grounds were recently vis- ited by a party of Te.xan horticulturists. Geranium Mme. A. Chevrelierre, in the opinion of W. N. Rudd, is the best double white to date. MuNClE, Ind.— On July 30 work was commenced on the beautifying of McCul- loch park, donated to the city by George McCuUoch, of Indianapolis. Ampelopsis quinquefolia, in that common form which does not produce supporting disks freely, is very useful as a summer hedge plant, trained over Rosa rugosa hybrids Belle Poitevine and Blanc Double De Coubert are the best for the west. The former has semi- double flowers of a deep rose shade while in the latter the blooms are double, pure white and very fragrant. Wellesley, Mass.— C. E. Dana, the billboard man, refuses to recognize the authority of the town park commission in their regulations regarding the main- tenance of billboards contiguous to the public parks and the question may be carried to the courts for determination. Pittsburg. — Lawrence ville will soon have a public park as the Schoenberger tracts of between seven and eight acres in the seventeenth ward, occupying the block between Butler, Forty-sixth, Law- rence and Forty-seventh streets, has been purchased for the purpose at a cost of $46,516. MoNTPELiER, Vt.— The late John E. Hubbard bequeathed a fine tract of land to Montpelier to be used as a public park. Plans are on foot to call a special city meeting for the purpose of formally accepting the gift and providing for its care. Huntington, N. Y. — A movement is on foot for the formation of a horticultural and agricultural society and a very gen- eral interest is manifested in the project by professional and amateur plant lovers. A TRACT of 320 acres in Fitzwilliam, N. H., has been given to the Appalachian Club of Boston by Miss Mary L. Ware. This includes a magnificent grove of Rhododendron maximum, eleven acres in extent, famed as the only growth of these of any size east of the Allegheny mountains. The intent of the gift is to insure the preservation of the rhododen- drons from removal or destruction. G. W. Putnam has been appointed superin- tendent. Raffla. Raflia grows in several parts of the world but the best quality for nursery- men's use comes from Madagascar. When raffia first came to this country, about twenty-five years ago, it was an unknown quantity. The first consign- ment was shipped to a commission merchant in New York who handled fibers used in the manufacture of paper, and as near as we can learn, the first lot of raffia was sold as "paper stock" at about 2 cents a pound. Within a few years the asparagus growers in the vicinity of New York City began using raffia for tying aspargus in bunches ready for market, then nursery- men began using it for tying buds, and now is is used by nurserymen everywhere. A few years ago the wholesale millinery houses offered hats made from raffia and today you can buy a raffia hat in almost any town in the country. Raffia is also used for fancy or "Indian" baskets, pillow covers, table covers, belts, slippers, etc., and it can be bought in many colors. There is no specific, dependable grade of raffia, as is the case with most articles of merchandise, and the "best" from onefirm may not be near as good as the "best" from another firm. Colorado Springs, Colo. THE horticultural SOCIETY COMPLETES ARRANGEMENTS FOR FLOWER SHOW. — LULL IN BUSINESS STILL CONTI.NUES.— NOTES. At the regular meeting of the El Paso County Horticultural Society, held at the offices of W. W. Williamson, final arrangements were made with respect to the flower show to be held in North park from August 19 to 21 inclusive. Every detail has been carefully planned and the management has promised to put up the best show ever held by the society. The gate receipts are expected to cover a great part of the expense connected with the exhibition. These shows have been well patronized in former years by resi- dents and visitors of the city and the regular admission fee of 25 cents is cheer- fully paid by the public. The prizes, which will this year consist of about $1,200 in cash and a number of cups and other souvenirs, are taken out of a. fund made up by subscription. The school children's department is of special inter- est and the distribution of patronage among all classes always creates an active interest on the part of all citizens and secures their hearty co-operation. There is little to report in the way of trade news, the lull in business reported at last writing still continuing to an extent quite unusual to this section. Trade has seldom slackened up much in this city during the summer months in former years, owing to the constant stream of tourists stopping here for a few days on their way to California and back, but now flowers seem to have lost their charm over tourists hustling through strenuous vacations. Wni. Clark has overhauled his heating system at the Roswell place and erected wooden benches in place of the solid beds used last season. Stock benched for A. J. Baur's cut flowers looks very promising, as also does the supply of flowering plants, palms, ferns, etc. S. S. Lacombe, Alta, N. W. T.— Grace Gib- berson, daughter of C. A. Gibberson, was married recently to Robt. Ritchie. Busi- ness is light in this vicinity. Some build- ing will be done this fall. Mendota, III. — Henry Schweitzer states that he has received many oflersof material to re-stock his place but so far has no house in which to care for it. The hail insurance has been paid, however, and Mr. Schweitzer will soon be in a position to handle anything which sym- pathizers may send him. Pansies Herr's Strain, known to be strictly high-grade. Plants ready in Septem- ber, at 75c per 100; $4.00 per tOOO. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums From small pots, at $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. LaFavorite, Jaulin, Harrison, Perkins, Viaud, Heteranthe, Poitevine and Landry. Send for list of Rooted Cuttings ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Smilax and Sprengeri Smilax. $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per ICOO. Sprengeri, $2 per 100; $15 per 1000. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. W OffER 1,000,000 June Bud Peach, large stock 2-yr. Apple. 1-yr. Pear aud Cherry. Southern Mountain Natural Peach Seed and Western Grown A pple Seedlings. Before placing your order write us: we can save you money. CHATTANOOGA NURSERIES, CHATTANOOGA, TENN. Exotic Nurseries, ^*~Vf.Trei,e"l«g,. PALMS. Per 1 KOO, Kentia Helmoreaiift, sermiDated seeds $1.75 SlFi.OD Kentia Forsteriana, 1 leaf 2.25 20.U0 fcirvjitia Australis 1 leaf l.Ol) 8.00 Cliam.iaops Excelsa, 1 leaf 1.00 8.00 I'lin-nix Reolinata, 1 leaf 1.00 8.00 Latania liorlionica. 1 leaf 1.00 8 00 Pt\cliiisperiiia Alex or Seafortia. 1 leaf 1.00 8.00 I'liiHuix CanarieDSis.S Ivs. of 3-in. pots 2.00 17,00 Ptiu'iiix Tenuis, *.? Ivs. out tf 2-iii. pots 2.t'0 K.OO c-hiiiiiMTops Excelsa. 3 Ivs. of a-iii. pots 2.00 18.00 Wastiiiii^toiiia Filfera. 31vs of2-ili. pts 1.75 15.00 Wash. Robiista. 3 Ivs. out of 2-in. pots 2.00 17,00 Asimrajius Sprengeri, iti flats 1.00 8.0J 500,000 Choice California Privet. All sizes, $1-00. $2.00. $3.00 and $4. per 100. Write for prices for lart^e lots. Packing, baling or boxini; always free when cash is sent with order. All Plants. Shrutjs, Trnes, Viues, etc. ATI ANTIC COAST KURSERIES, Office 6C6 4th Avenue. ASBURY PARK, N. i. HOLLER'S DEUTSCHE GARTNER ZEITUNG. The most widely circulated German gardening Journal, treating of all departments of horticulture and floriculture. Numerous eminent correspon- dents in all parts of the world. An advertising medium of the highest class. Moller's Deutsche Gartner Zeitung is published weekly and richly illustrated. Subscription $3 00 per annum, including postage. Sample copies free. LLDWIG MOLLCR^re^.^JA, There Are Buyers For all kinds of good stock advertised in.. THE AMERICAN FLORIST igoj. The American Florist. 95 Good Fortune is the Chum of Industry. DO IT AND DO IT NOW. Lay in a stock of Godfrey Aschmann's ARAUCARIA EXCELSA, it helps to fill your treasury while you sleep. \Ve are Headquarters for this much thought of decorative plant. Our houses are full now of the choice April importation (no seedlings) raised in Belgium, from top cuttings only. Here is my lowest quotation; who can beat the stock 1 offer for the money: iSi^-in. pots, 3 to 4 tiers, 10 to 12 in. higb, 50o. 514-in. pots, 3 to 4 tiers, 10 to 12 ia. high, very broad. 60':. .=iS4-in. pots, 3 to 4 tiers, 13 to IS in. high, 7.5.- . 6-inch pots, 4 to 5 tiers. 16 to 19 in, higli, 80c., IKJC. to Tl 00 each. KENTI* FORSTERiANA, 5M-in. pots, 36 to 42 inches liigli. 7.T.-. folfl.OOeach. CYCAS REVOLUTA (Sago Palm), very fine, 6 to 7-in. pois, from 3 lo4,5, 6, 7 K leaves, ai 10c. per leaf. BOSTON FERNS, 5-iuch pots, 55c. I0 35c each. ASPARAGUS'PLUMOSUS, 3 inch pots, MO per 100. SOLANUM (lerusalem Cherrii), to close out. 2'^-in., oiih 1<2.U0 per 100. HELIOTROPE, blue, suitable to force on benches, l-in.-li pots, !f7.00perI00. FICUS ELASTICA, (lielgica), 4-inch, 85c. each. (.'ash with order, please. Plants are shipped at purchaser's risk. Please state if pots are wanted. WANTED— To buy for cash. Small ■otton Farnt. Godfrey Aschmann, J^'^ptttr'^of^^^r^fa'^ntt 1012 Ontario Stroot. PHIUDELPHIA, PA. B&ASpecialtie$ Bay Trees, Box Wood, Palms, Evergreens, Etc. ^^ ''A 1,1, CATALOGUE. ^ BOBBINK & ATKINS, ,, ^ RUTHERFORD, N. J. r^^ Send to THE MOON For J Trees, Shrubs, Vines Yourl and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Frea THE WM. H. MOON OO. Morrisville, Pa. PJease tngiUioft the American Florist when writing. The Royal Tottenham Nurseries, Ltd, DLDIM&VAART. fiear ZWOLLE, NETHERLANDS. Headquarters for H:ir»ly Perenuials, Paeonies. fris Gerraauica aud Kx'rnpfcri, Anemones, Phlox Decussata. choice Alpine plants, Hardy Ericas. Tritoma, Hardy Ferns, Delphiniums. Novelties in this line a specialty. Conifers (special young stock), Hydranse;is. Rhoiluflcndrunsand Azaleas. We grow also som<; 8 ;icres < \ DafTodils. Special quotations toward April. Atk for Catalogue. When in Europe come and ste us and inspect our extensive Nurseries. Gouda is our railroad depot. HARDY. FANCY ORNAMENTAL NURSERY STOCK. J. Blaauw & Co., BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. ("Htalogue free on demand. Headquarters for the famous ColoradoBiue Spruces, purest, bluest strain Please mention the A merican Florist when wrHing. KOSTER & CO. Hollandia Nursaries HARDY AZALEAS, BOX TREES, CLEMATIS, CONIFERS, HYDRANGEAS, PEONIES. Pot-Grown Plants for Forcing RHODODENDRONS, H. P. ROSES, Etc. No A^i-nts. Cal:iliiiiui- fi-ci' on detDiintl. Mention the American Florist when writing to advertisers on this page. Boskoop, Holland. 1878. 25 Years' Record. 1903. Honest Goods AT Honest Prices. We ofler lor delivery August, September, October. LIL HARRISII, Do/. lOii 100(1 Heallhv. plumb bulb>. 5-T * AW *3.0il m».m ■■ ' ■• 7-W 1.(10 l.m 65.0(1 H II .... 3.0(J 15.00 LIL. CANOIDUM. thick petaled stoi-k. Mowers ;-in, up 10 .(50 50(( F.Nlni size 15 .00 8.00 CALL* ETHinPICA. eueh bulb with sound center shoot. 3-5 iu. ..50 3.00 4-Hinch GO 4.00 S-rinch S5 B.oo Monsters 1.5(1 10.00 OXALIS BERMUDA, yellow SO I.IKI 7.50 Calif. Gr:inde Duchi'sse, white. .20 1.35 lo.oo Rose 15 1 OO 8.00 L;ivelider 10 .85 7.00 t'atif. Grande Duchesse 0\;ilis ha.>^ enormous flowers, blooms in ^'lorious masses. CYCLAMEN Persium (iieanteum, hirse bulbs, pure white, rose, cri(usoii mixed 1.35 8.00 AMURYLLIS iUHNSONI. just received 9 11 iu.-li e.stra. HYACIN'HS. Earh French Koinan .vliiti, ready August, Il-ia in. :!(l 2,00 10.00 I-2-15 inch..' 40 2.7ft 2() .50 i:M5iiieh .50 3.25 31.00 PAPER WHITE NARCISSUS, (rue Kr.in.ldloia. 13 ctm. up 30 1.00 8.50 SEEDS. 100 seeds 1000 seeds SI. 00 7.50 3.00 50c. Asparagus Sprengeri. fresh crop. .. .15.30 Asparagus Oecumbens. .( novelty in climbing Asparagus, beautiful cut sprays 85 Smilax Seed, fresh crop, 1 plit. , 10 ' els.; oz., 35c(s. ; lb., *J; '4 lb., fc'Oc. Shasta Daisy, the floral wonder, if sown at proper intervals yives ' florists cut flowers the year round, one of the best paying novelties. .35 Mignonette, Allen's Deliance, pki.,30rrts.; oz Fernspores, mixed, pkt., 35 cts. Calceolaria Hybrida Max. or nana, pkt., 25 cts.: 5 pkts., *1.00. Cineraria Hyb. Max. or Nana, pkt., 25 cts.; 5pkts.. ■fl.OO. Priniula Sinensis Fimbriata. pure white, rose, crim- son, blood red, white with yellow eye. blue, in separale eolors or mixed. 100 seed.s,"35 cts. ; 1000 seeds, -fl.'S, Gloxinia, in best Prize Mixture, pkt., 25 cts. Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum, saved from Grand Prize bloo(us pure white, white with crimson eye, brilliant crimson, rose, separate, the 100 si'eds 70 ets.: lOnO seeds, W.OO. All colors mixed, 100 seeds, 60 cts. ; 1000 sends, *5.00. PANSY Berger's Never Fail is a mixture made hy ourselves, coutainii)^ flie cream of Froncli. German. S'*otctj and AnifTiuan markets. AH sorts, all colors, Giant Flowers 1000 seeds. 25 cts.- 8000 S(!eds. *l.0(); y, oz.. ^3.00; I nz.. *3.00. Try It. We also rurnish uiiy named sort of Pansy sep- arate, or any color separate, \vhite, blue, purple, r«-d. lilac' bronze, yellow, black, striped, blotched, etc. Ferns in Flat*, 110 clmnps oT best sorts rt_-adv to pot at ^-J.ilO. ' ■ Send for our New Catalogue. Dutch Bulbs due end of August. H. H. BERGER & CO., 47 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. New Crop Just Arrived PERSICUM GIGANTEUM Cyclamen 1'eksic um Gi<;anteum. Cyclamen The finest strain in the world. We can supply in the following colors, viz; WHITE, BLOOD RED, ROSE, WHITE CARMINE EYE, 75 cts. per 100 seeds; $6.00 per 1000 seeds. FINEST MIXED, (30 cts. per 100 seeds; $5.00 per 1000 seeds. (350 seeds or more at 1000 rite.) For other Seasonable Flower Seeds and Bulbs, see our current Wholesale Price List. HENRYA.DREER, PHILADELPHIA. Azaleas, Araucarias PUMS, BAY TREES and other Decorative Plants of all sizes. Finest, largest and cheapest stock in Ghent As all plants are prown in our own extensive nurseries we can sell at very low prices, beine sure of meeting all competitors and sending plants of the best quality. Orders are booked now for fall delivery, and are to be sent as early as possible to the International Horticultural Estabiisliment, LIBOIRE VAN STEENKISTE, 223 Chaussee de Bruges, GHENT, BELGIUM. C:it:iloj;ue Tree on ap])lieutiori. Bay Trees THE FINEST AT DESMETBROS., GHENT, Belgium. Special price list on application. FRANKEN BROS., Special Growers and Dealers of Oatch Bulbs for Florists and Private Gardeners SEND FOR PRICES. FRANKEN BROS.. LAKE°r°SlE's'f. ill. J. DIJKHUIS&CO. BOSKOOP-HOLLAND. QUALITY. QUANTITY. Ask our prices for AZALEAS, RHODODENDRONS, PEONIES, ROSES, HARDY EVERGREENS, CLEMATIS, Etc. Price List Free on Application. P/EONIAS. In 10 distinct, named kinds, selected for florists'' use. Earliest to latest, a)l colors $1.50 per dozen; $10.00 per 100. Poet's Narcissus, double and sinele. home grown, blooming bulbs, 75c per 100;' $5.00 per 1000. r. BAUER, Bloomlngton, III, 96 {?■•■' The American Florist. Aug. 15, Our pasTiMEss. S. A. F. COMMITTEE ON SPORTS. P.J. Hauswirth, 227 Michigan avenue. Chicago; C. C. Pollworth and F. Schmelinp, Milwaukee. Announcements of coming contests or other events of interests to our bowline, shooting and sporting readers are solicited ana will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this department to Wm. J. Stewart, 79 Milk St., Boston, Mass.; Eobt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Pa.; or to the American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St., Chicago, 111. At Chlcagro. The members of the Chicago bowHng club will hold a meeting at Ed. Winter- son's place, Sunday, August 16, at 3 o'clock, when they will definitely decide regarding matters at Milwaukee. Cricket at Philadelphia. The return cricket match between the Florists' Club of Philadelphia and Mont- gomery eleven's took place at Wissinom- ing on August 8. It was a much closer contest than the first and the florists had the game bv a margin of five runs at the end of the first inning, but lost their lead in the second and were beaten by two runs and one wicket to spare. After the game lunch was served on the porch of the club house, the florists being the hosts on this occasion. William K. Harris and Edward Camp- bell acted as umpires and succeeded in getting themselves as cordially disliked as umpires usually do — which is equiva- lent to saying that they did their duty and did it well. Commodore Westcott did not attend this match, having a pressing engagement at Waretown but he sent some of his special brew of "Florists' Club punch" and that was the next best to having John himself. Bats have now been laid away for the season with Montgomery victor for this year. The score follows: Floristb. Ist 2d S.Hammond 7 S W. Robertson H 7 ,T Cullen. 5 .Tas. Campbell 1 Geo. Campbell 4 H.Warner S W. Fa'ck 1 G.C.Watson 1 T. Councillor (1 C.W. Cox 2 1 Totals 84 16 MONTOOBTERT. 1st 3d .T.G.Gardner !> 1 NeilGardner 12 F. P. Ewing 6 C. Peacock 1 1 C. Pollicott R 2 G. Duncan 3 4 T. Archfleld ii 3 T. Cummings 3 2 Jas. Brett 2 W.Carey 1 Totals 29 26 G. C. W. ConTentlon Bowling: Prizes. We are advised that the following prizes have been oflered in bowling and other contests; complete list next week. Milwaukee Florists' Club, six gold medals for members of winning team. C. C. PollworthCompany, Milwaukee, six scarf pins for members of second team; and gold medal to florist coming the greatest distance. John A. Evans, Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond, Ind., $10 gold medal. John F. Wilcox, Council Bluffs, la., $10 umbrella. •"■ Prizes are also offered by Milwaukee Citizens' Business League; F. Pollworth & Brother, Milwaukee; I^HenryJWeber, park commissioner, Milwaukee; Bruns- wick-Balke Company, Chicago. E. F. Winterson Company, Chicago, silver cup for highest individual total in three games. W. P. Mussey, Chicago, $25 gold badge for best individual bowler, under special regulations. At Philadelphia. The convention team has had several matches with good teams on outside alleys which have resulted more or less disastrously. These games are, however, good practice and have helped in more ways than one. The difference between the surface of the club alleys and the very smooth surface of the more modern kind now being built is a great handicap to the club players, as the balls do not grip the floor and the action is entirely differ- ent. This is even more apparent when strangers play in matches at the club, as the home team is almost always the winner. An estimate to plane down or resurface the alleys has been obtained from the Brunswick Balke Company and it looks as if something will be done to bring things up to date. The score rolled Thursday, August 6, was as follows: Plavvr 1st 2d 3d T'l Moss Ift7 191 164 512 Vales HW 180 156 532 Robertson 138 144 187 489 Connor 148 158 300 608 Kift 114 134 158 406 Pelitis 195 148 134 477 K. Jollet, Ul. The J. D. Thompson Carnation Com- pany has finished building and planting for the season. A new steam heated boarding house was the latest addition to the establishment. J. E. Jenson, fore- man for the company, has just returned from a trip through the east. Among the carnations planted are the Nelson Fisher and Mrs. Patten varieties, the lat- ter being variegated. Both are seedlings of Peter Fisher, of Ellis, Mass., and the firm believes them to be the two best carnations that will be disseminated in in 1904. Judging from the record of Enchantress, this company would not recommend anything but the best. Our Exhibit at Milwaukee Convention WILL BE OF Vital Interest to All firowers. Do not place your order for Bermuda Lilium Harrisii or Longiflorums, Roman Hyacinths or Paper White Narc'ssus before inspecting our Exhibit and consulting our salesmen who will be in attendance. > Clucas & Boddington 812-814 Greenwich St., New York City. '*^ Vl/p have made our ^"-%^'^'^B -'"•^^ reputetlon on STRAINS ?i«.SEEDS Per 500 seeds. Per 101)0 seeds. PRIZE DWARF CINERARId 60c $1.00 PRIZE MEDIUM TALL CINERARIA 60c 1.00 PRIZE CALCEOLARIA, MIxod 35c .60 PRIZE GIANT PANSY, Mixed, 7Sc per Vs oz.; $5 per oz. Send also for complete Wholesale List of Siedt, Bulbs, &c. HENRY F. niCHELL CO. 1018 MARKET ST., PHILADELPHIA, PA. f IK Jf^mmmm LlriL@iOf ir ■jipri '--«' 1?' f ^p:' T- --'■ -'r -rr - rWE EKLY jTT o U R N A L HmErica is "tha Prnu/ of the I/essel; there may be mars osmiart MmiJships, but u/e are the first to touch Unknown Heas. Vol. XXI. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 22, 1903. No. 794. f LmiE i^|K|ii!!@M; IFtL@@P7 NlKXTBBKTH YlAK. Copyright 1903, by American Florist Company Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published every Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 334 Dearborn St., Chicago. Eastern Office: 79 Milk St., Boston. Subscription, 11.00 a year. To Europe, |2 00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Volumes half-yearly from August, 1901. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention at Detroit, Mich., March 2, 1901. Albert M. Herb, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting and exhibition, Philadelphia. March, 1904. Leonard Barron, 13fS Liberty St., New York, secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA Annual convention and exhibition, New York, November 10-12, 1903. FredH. Lemon, Richmond, Ind., secretary. THIS ISSUE 52 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. The Milwaukee couvention (illus.) 133 —President Burton's address 144 — Sargeant-!it-arms Robert Kift (portrait.).. ..134 —Vice-President J. J. Beneke (portrait) 134 —Frank P. Dilger (portrait) 134 -President-elect Philip Breitmeyer (portrait) 13.5 —Appointment of judges 136 —Exhibition hall at Milwaukee (illus.). .136, 137 —Report o( the secretary V'6 — Reiwrtof peony committee , i;W — 'Bri'itmeytT's iiew rose— illus.) 13k -President's reception 138 -Wednesday's proceedings 138 — Thursday's proceedings 138 —(Prominent men of Cliicat;o trade— illus.) ....139 —The trade csliiliilinu 14U —Reports of the judges 141 — Thosi- prcsi'nt 143 —Notes and incidents 142 Bridal bouiiu'-ts... 143 Modern method.^ in llciral decorations 143 Huinerous sid<- of florist's business 144 Flowers at funerals I 6 Lake Geneva gardens -H. H Porter 147 A merican Carnation Societ\ 1 *f^ Tin- window glass market \i> Pipe for greenhouse heating 148 Gre<-nhous<- piping 14B Hot water heating 14H Hfaiing LTi-i-'iihouses It8 lloiler for greenhouse heating 148 t'hicago 1.5U The seed trad<* 156 —French seed trade 1.56 — Nebraska sei*d crops 1.56 — Hassaclui'setts crops 156 St.Louis 158 St. Paul 158 Our pastimes 16*1 t'leveland 160 Toronto 160 Diseased sweet peas. 1*'4 Pittsb-urg 174 Kansas City , _,.,,.,_...,_. 176 THE MILWAUKEE CONVENTION. 4 Next Convention at Stlouis. BREITMEYER, President. The nineteenth annual meeting of the Society of American Florists was in every waj' a pronounced success. The attendance, perhaps was not so large as might have been expected in a location so central, but it was very satisfactory nev- ertheless. The exhibition made a very fine appearance and compared favorably with the best ever held under the auspices of the society. Muchcreditis due to Super- intendent Holton and his assistants for their excellent work in this department. On Tuesday morning there remained nothing to do but to receive the visitors in the exhibition hall three hours before the time appointed for the opening of the first session. This is probably without precedent. Except on the first day the weather was all that could be desired and the local trade and citizens were most hos- pitable in their attentions, kt the meet- ings much good work was accomplished in every department and we can safely say that the society is keeping well abreast of similar institutions in other lines of industry. But there is much to be done and the necessity of united and spirited educational and missionary work appears to grow as the trade develops. The recent programme of valu- able and timely papers and discussions assures us that the officers of the society have these lacts well in mind. The opening session was a record breaker in the attendance, and standing room only was obtainable in the conven- tion hall when Chairman C.C. Poll worth, of the Milwaukee Florists' Club, formally greeted the visitors. Mavor David S. Kose, in welcoming the convrntioii, which he characterized as a splendid demonstration far exceeding his anticipations, remarked: "You might as well sav that sunshine is not necessary to human life and human happiness as to say that flowers do not contribute to accomplish both results. In those sections of the country where Milwaukee is not known it is recognized as the city of beer; but, ladies and gentlemen, you will agree with me, after visiting our residential sections, that ours is entitled to the dis- tinction of the city of flowers." Assuming that his hearers were inter- ested in knowing something of the city, the mayor explained that its population of 325,000 was perhaps more cosmopoli- tan than that of any other city in the nation; that the value of its manufactured productslastyearexceeded$230,000,000, that its manufacturing interests gave employment to upwards of 80,000 pairs of willing and industrious hands, and that its wholesale jobbingtrade exceeded $340,000,000 last year. He then spoke of the city's splendid public institutions, its commodious city hall which cost $1,000,000, its public library and museum, one of the great educational institutions of the middle west, its unapproachable public school sys- tem which, as a part of the general system, had contributed to place the Badger State among the foremost of the states from an educational standpoint; its musical conservatories, art galleries and societies, and its system of small public parks which afforded the poor a luxury that only the rich enjoy in many ot the large cities. The excellent police department, he said, was instructed to perform the functions of members of the Red Cross societies when visitors were in town. (Laughter.) The mayor declared that there was no tenement house district in Milwaukee, but the people owned their own homes and, wherever a patch of ground was found, there was to be seen verdure and fragrant flowers. "Take the esthetic attributes out of man's nature," he exclaimed, "and we would have no man left. (Applause.) We are located but ,S5 miles from the wickedest city on God's earth (laughter) , and yet ours is the most orderly. With us life and property are always secure. Your ladies may go, at mid-day or midnight, through 134 The American Florist. Aug. 22, Robert Kift. Sergeant- at- Arms. any section of our city without fear of interference. They tell me that you have brought your champion bowlers, marks- men and sportsmen with you. Let me warn you now that you don't know what you're up against. Milwaukee has more high grade bowling alleys and more champion bowlers to the square inch than any other city in this whole land, and if any of you florists who profess to be experts in this very manly sport desire to take issue with me upon that proposi- tion you may pick your bowling team, and I will pick one, and we'll put you to sleep in the first round. (Laughter.) I spoke of that product which has served to make Milwaukee famous. You needn't be afraid of it We feed it to our babies and, if you want to know the result, just observe our handsome women and our strong, sturdy men passing along the street." The mayor closed by urging the visitors to avail themselves of the pleas- ures afforded by the Cream City so that they might preserve happy memories of their visit. Ex-President Adam Graham, of Cleve- land, made a humorous response and three hearty cheers were given his honor upon his retirement'from the hall. President John Burton, of Philadelphia, then delivered his annual address, which was much applauded. President Burton's Address. To theSocietv of American Florists —Ladies and Gentlemen:— Most of you are aware, I suppose, that I am not a believer in long addresses, and it will be my aim in the few remarks I have to make to you at this, our nineteenth annual convention, to say what I have to say in the fewest possible words. From all sections of the country I hear good news of a prosperous business dur- ing the past season. The black cloud which hung over many of us during the fall and early winter, the strike in the hard coal regions of Pennsylvania, was happily dispelled before it had spelt abso- lute ruin to our business. The subse- quent good prices and brisk demand largely compensated for losses sustained in the majority of cases, but we regret the misfortnne and extend our fullest sympathy to those who suffered so severely, many of whom were almost ruined by this calamity. Another black cloud which threatened our business last season in addition to the calamity of the coal strike, was the arbitrary action of the express compa- nies in advancing rates on the shipment of cut flowers, to an exorbitant and almost prohibitory extent. The trade was greatly alarmed and a storm of pro- test arose in all sections of the coun- try. Florists' cliibs, local committees and private individuals, all took an energetic hand in resisting the exactions, and the national society gives full acknowledgement to all this assistance in securing the victory which it happily gained after several months of energetic effort. Special acknowledgement is also due to the valuable and faithful work performed in this connection by the society's special committee, Messrs. May, O'Mara and Sheridan. oil the whole the past year has been one of progress and prosperity, and there seems every reason to believe that the upward tendency will continue. I am not going to preach to you about the inevitable reaction which they say is J. J. Beneke. \'ice I'rt'Sitleiit ele<'l of the S. A. K. bound to come sometime, liut will con- tent myself with a word of caution to hold something in reserve. During a season of remarkable expansion the excitement is apt to carry us further than is wise or expedient and in this, as in all other things it is best not to be as expan- sive as we can but to stop short before we reach the extreme of our ability or endurance. This remark is inspired by the way things are developing in the middle west. Glass is being erected so fast and general business is expanding at such a rate in that section as almost to make an easterner's head swim. I have travelled considerably over the western section in the past year, and have to acknowledge that we in the east have but the faintest conception of how things have been developing, especially in the production of cut flowers. It is simply astonishing and we must extend ourcon- gratulations and endeavor to sit as gracefully as we can on the back seat hereafter. I may remark, however, that the development in the culture of foliage and flowering plants does not seem to have kept pace with that of cut flowers. Plants will probably be the next depart- ment taken up by our enterprising friends in the west and will tend to diversify and steady the business. Looking back over the development of the past nineteen years, we must all feel that progress would have been much slower if there had been no Society of American Florists with its annual con- ventions, its discussions of timely topics, the swapping of ideas among the mem- bers, each member giving and receiving inspiration for further progress, giving and receiving counsel of untold value and laying the foundations of success, not only for themselves, but for all those of their neighbors who in turn profited by their good example. Those pioneers of progress who attended the conven- tions in days gone by, came from all sec- tions of the country and when they went home and put their new ideas into effect, all their neighbors saw it and went and did likewise. And so the good work went on all over the land, quietly and unostentatiously, but none the less surely, until we see the remarkable expan- sion of the present day. And yet how few of those stay-at-homts ever give the society the credit for all the priceless benefits they thus received from it. Every member of the trade owes a debt of gratitude to the society beyond money and beyond price, and they owe it to their profession to do their share for the general advancement. One's first duty is to look after his own interests, of course, but there are other duties beside that of one's family and one's business; one of which is the duty which each of us owes to his profession. I do not attribute neglect of this higher duty altogether to mere selfishness. I think a great deal of it comes from want of reflection. If all would reflect on the great silent work the society has been doing for the past nineteen years we would never hear the question, "What has the society done?" and instead of grudging the three dollars annual dues they would put their hand in their pock- ets cheerfully to the last man, for that small sum and also find the time to attend conventions, and so pay the debt to the society at least that much. We Frank P. Dilger. The linlies' fiivorile ut Mihviiukee. tgo3. The American Florist. 135 have made great strides so far, but there are great questions in front of us yet and we need the combined strength of the whole trade to tackle them. While reflecting on my visits among my compeers in diSerent parts of the country, there is one point that has struck me very forcibly, namely, that the place where packing sheds are clean and tidy and orderly, where the walks are smooth and free from rubbish, where the beds are without weeds, where paint and repairs are in evidence all round, there is the place where the prosperous man holds out, showing very clearly that the old fashioned virtues of industry and thrift are not dead letters in this modern age of improvement and invention but are still the difficult and narrow paths that lead to success. I admire hard work aided by brains, but I do not forget that hard work comes first, brains after. Brains will never do anything in this world unless there be some push behind them. An industrious and thrifty worker vrill beat the born-tired genius every time. In our business it is not the genius we want so much as the fellow who will take hold with a will and do his share of the daily grubbing, confident that in the long run that is the way to become com- petent and be able to hold his end up in the race for life. Not that I object to genius; about one in five thousand, per- haps, will be a genius and we can look on and wonder when he comes along; what we have to consider now is that we want the other four thousand, nine hundred and ninety nine to be competent and industrious kewers of wood and drawers of water. If the whole five thou- sand are aided and abetted by higher education into thinking themselves geniuses, life will be half over for most of them before they realize their mistake. Let us start them out right. We heard something recently about the help forming a union, which may be a good thing for the business and then again it may not. For myself I have grave doubts about it if the same spirit of antagonism and selfishness animates it as seems to be the case in other busi- nesses. I have no objection to any good workman bettering his condition if he can, and I think merit should always be promptly recognized, but I cannot see any good in boosting the incompetent man at the expense of his fellovrs. If a workman's union will devote itself to improving the quality of our help it will be doing a good work and if the help are bound to have a union we ought to min- imize the evil of same by encouraging them along that line. Most of you have had experience of what a coal strike means and you can realize the damage that a body of irresponsible, bull-headed men could do on a greenhouse establish- ment at a critical time. For damage of that kind there seems to be no protection and we will have to prepare ourselves as best we may against this threatened trouble. A factory or mine can shut down without much direct loss but the florist has to keep going or be ruined. Among the few remarks which I had the honor of presenting to the society for its consideration last year, I included a suggestion for a plan to knit our organ- ization more closely together when spe- cial work was required on any particular flower. The method previously followed had been to form a separate society, and I agreed with nearly every president before me in thinking that way was not the best that could be devised, and sug- gested that a committee with power to «dd to its numbers should be appointed. PHILIP BREITMEYER. Presidi^Dt elect Society of Americ:iii Florists. say on the peony as a starter; not that that was the only flower on which good work could be done best, but because the interest in it was on the increase and its possibilities in the florists' business seemed capable of being stimulated for the benefit of the members of our society. The suggestion having been adopted, it devolved on me to appoint the commit- tee and in that I found some difficulty. I had to cover quite a large field and occupy several months before I could find nine men to serve on that committee. As finally made up the committee con- sisted of the following: Patrick O'Mara, Cari Cropp, G. C. Watson, John Far- quhar, Edwin Lonsdale, J. T. Temple, Peter Bisset, S. M. Meehan and W. R. Smith. That committee will no doubt make its report to you in due course. I under- stand there has been a question raised as to the committees power to add to its number from the omission of that clause from the motion, although the said motion was intended to give eflect to my suggestion — "that a committee with power to add to its numbers be appointed." This may have hampered the committee, but if the society wishes to continue the work of the committee the defect can easily be remedied at this meeting. A year will not make a great deal of difierence to a committee whose work will be continuous and permanent. The difficulty of securing a committee on the peony arose from two reasons, first, because few of the S. A. F. members had gone into peonies as a specialty, second, because several of the more prominent peony specialists had already pledged themselves to another organization. While disclaiming all thought of rivalry, we recognize that there is work of a spe- cial nature from the florists' standpoint, which our organization can do for us better than the other, which seems to be under the wing oJ the nurserymen's society. I would also suggest for consideration at this meeting, the wisdom of appoint- ing similar committees for the iris and the phlox. Both of these families have a future before them and we want all the information we can get that will help the florist in extending his business along these lines. In regard to nomenclature I would again suggest the advisability of reviv- ing that committee. This matter was recommended by the executive committee at its meeting in Mil vvaukee. The good work accomplished in the past, leads to the belief that such a committee has a permanent function in our society both preventive and remedial, and I would strongly recommend to the individual members to call the attention of this committee (if appointed) to all instances I of duplication or renaming that come to 136 The American Florist. Aug. 22, their knowledge. It is very little cncour agemeut to a committee of this kind to 1)6 told they have not corrected an abuse when the individuals who suffered never took the trouble to call their attention to the matter. The executive coniinittee had several important matters before it at the annual meeting in Milwaukee, which will come our society to the families and friends of those of our members who have been called from amongst us during the past year. We feel the loss of their able assist- ance and wise counsels in the work we are now doing; what they have done is graven on our memories and in the rec- ords of the society and we will ever hold in affectionate remembrance. GREENHOUSE BUILDING DEPARTMENT MILWAUKEE EXHIBITION. before j'ou in the regular order. Of spe- cial importance I consider the arrange- ment instituted for the meeting of state vice-presidents for the purpose of getting in closer touch with each other, and with the society. The wishes of each state as to next incumbent can be more readily ascertained by this means also, and I look for good results in various ways from this innovation and trust each vice- president will be on hand. Another important subject discussed was how to have the business sessions better attended. This resulted in the appointment of a sergeant-at-arms, who with his assistants is required to see that all members who can do so be induced to attend the meetings and postpone the discussion of personal or business mat- ters to a more opportune time. This is no new problem, being as old as civiliza- tion. We read of the scheme which the ancient Greeks adopted, a rope covered with wet paint stretched from side to side of the street in the hands of two stalwart officers, to compel the crowd to attend the public meetings, and even in more modern times among our colonial fathers the pains and penalties for lounging instead of going to church were severe, but while we are not going to be so drastic, perhaps, in our case, we still mean in all seriousness to make an earnest effort to do justice to the able gentlemen, who have come so far and who have pre- pared themselves at great pains to address us. The executive committee wish it clearly understood that the rule as to having the exhibition hall cleared during sessions is to be strictly enforced; that it is no mere whim of the sergeant- at-arms, but an iron-clad rule that must be obeyed by all, by exhibitors as well as by visitors. In conclusion, I take this opportunity of extending sympathy as official head of Appointment of Judg-es. The following were appointed judges to pass upon the exhibits in the trade display: Class A, Plants. —A. Ferguson, Herman Junge, W. L. Palinski, Harrv Paoworth, Otto Speidel. Class B, Cut Flowers.— A. H Langjahr John Sibson, E. G. Gillett, A. F. Barbe. Class C, Boilers.— Lemuel Ball, J. M. Gasser, John T. Temple. Class ■ D, (ireenhouse Appliances and Flower Pots.— J. S. Wilson, W. A. ICennedy, IT. M. Altick. Class E, Supplies.— W. F. Kasting, C. Samuelson, John Westcott. Class F, Bulbs.— Wm. Currie, A. Poehl- man, J. K. M L. Farquhar. Secretary Stewart then presented and read his report as follows: Report of the Secretary. Again we assemble, as a society, to sum up the doings and experiences of another year, to draw conclusions there- from and determine lines of future activity; as individuals to meet con- genial friends and renew old friendships, to gain knowledge and enlarge our minds by contact and intercourse with the foremost representatives of our pro- fession. It becomes my duty to make report to you of our transactions and our progress as an organization since the hour of our adjournment one year ago, when we said goodbye to beautiful Biltmore and voiced in vociferous chorus our gratitude to the good and faithful friends we had found in Pixie land. The story of our Asheville convention is told in a book of 210 pages — the largest annual volume ever issued by the society. Its contents established the fact that our meeting in the south compared favorably in all respects with its predecessors, that the accompanying exhibition, although of moderate size, was comprehensive and creditable and that the customary pastimes and entertainments were fully enjoyed. The list of the year's plant introduc- tions in America as recorded in the annual report comprised nineteen cannas, seventeen carnations, forty- seven chrys- anthemums, ten roses, four geraniums and eighteen miscellaneous plants — doubtless a very incomplete list, but the best possible "with the data at hand. Unquestionably full and authentic statis- tics on this line would prove of great service for future reference. During the past year our florists have SUPPLIES DEPARTMENT MILWAUKEE EXHIBITION. igo3. The American Florist. 137 GENERAL VIEW OF PLANT DEPARTMENT MILWAUKEE EXHIBITION. been confronted with an unusual measure of harassing conditions demanding alert vigilance on the part of the national society. The extortionate prices exacted for greenhouse glass, the notorious coal famine and the advance in express tariff on flowers may be cited in particular as inflicting direct injury upon the florists' industry. On two of these matters special committee reports are due, hence a brief reference to them will suffice here. Numerous letters from the secretary's ofiice to influential florists, seeking to stir up a movement in favor of con- gressional action on the glass question, met with a depressinglj' scant response. A remarkable evidence of indifference on the part of the florist trade outside of the- society's membership, which I feel should go on permanent record as a modern repetition of an oft-told story, was fur- nished after our successful encounter with the express companies. Immediately upon the rescinding of the high rates letters were written by your secretary to the numerous florists throughout the country — who had been appealing to the S. A. F., through trade papers, petitions, protests and letters, for relief— announcing to them the happy outcome of our agita- tion, reminding them that this could not have been accomplished without organ- ized effort and asking that they become members and supporters of the organiza- tion in recognition of its substantial services to them. Just one response was the net result. The executive committee met in Mil- waukee on March 17 and 18, seven mem- bers being in attendance, and their recep- tion by the Chicago and Milwaukee brethren was generous and cordial. The various departments of the society's affairs were scrutinized, suggestions as to our future welfare fully discussed and progressive measures adopted with a view to bringing every feature of this Milwaukee meeting up to the highest standard. An innovation which will doubtless find occasion to speak for itself and demonstrate its utility during the next three days is the appointment of a sergeant-at-arms with two sturdy assist- ants whose functions are to see to the enforcement of the rules appertaining to the exhibition and maintain order in and about the hall and ante-rooms while the society's deliberations are in progress. The list of plants registered in the sec- retary's office has been added to during the year as follows: August 25. 1902, Carnations Wingold and Bilt- iiiore. by .i. B. Trudo. September ai, 1902. Geraniums Double Dryden, .Tames S. Wilson, Little Red Riding Hood. Gover- nor Stone, Cleopatra and Goliath, by Henry Ei'*hholz. September 33, 1902. Rose Beauty ol Rosemawr, l»v Conard A: Jones Company. October 20, 1903. Rose Ideal, by .Tacob Becker. October 27. 1902, Carnation Mrs. Plioebe Hearst, bv Leonard J. Stankowic/. "November 10, 1902, Carnation Governor Lowndes, bv n. Weber A Son. November 10. 1902. Rose Canadian Queen bv the H. Dale Estate. November IT. 1902. Cannas Hiawatha. Chautau- qua. Gladiator and Louise, by the Conard «i: Jones Companv. November 19, 1902, Roses Prof. C. S. Saraent, Wm. V. Dreer. Wm. K. Harris, Robert Craig, Edwin Lon-dale and John Burton, by Hoopes Brothers A Thomas. January 31, 1903, A