UMASS/AMHERST 312066 0333 3162 6 &t.i 'ii' ^ 'J. mf^ m ■M Ih^ txl & T'^/a^. . m A. tf ^* ■»-' ^ 1 5l^ 1 4i j-*-tfc ■%-M^'1 *»^ p- ■••VJ ■J^^-^ Xhl "^U '■ ■,I,r'[ /. LIBRARY OF THE MASSACHUSETTS AGRICULTURAL COLLEGE no._2._Sl4^.7- DATE._g_r.iaal. ..CQ_ll_eee:.__.-runci5. Source V.Z.S' l/ r, Thk Id- ^ AMERICAN ^ :*'& ""^F FIvORIST. A WEEKLY JOURNAL FOR THE TRADE. VOLUME XXV. CHICAGO: AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. 190 6. ^34-4-0 S" The American feoRiST. «- «- \roi^xj]Sii^ x:2k:^v. July 29, 1905, to January 20, 1906. o o jv OD JB> :iv o:^ s . A *Acacia leprosa 335 Adiantum Croweanum 640, 701) Agriculture, Tlie department of 80 — 'Testing houses, Dept. of Agr. Section of . ., 80 — *Grounds of Dept. of Agr., Hyacinths on 80 Albany, N. Y...112, 122, 222, 259, 289, 463, 514, 556, 618, 660, 884, 1119. Albert Lea, Minn 220 Allied traaes, tus 146, 2uS — Boiler, heating capacity of.. 208 — Boiler pit, to drain 208 — Flow pipe, direction of 146 — Greenhouse building 146,208 — Greenhouse heating 146 — Greenhouses, new King cojit struction 146 — Paint, the covering power of 208 — Smoke stack, a giant 146 — Whilldin Pottery Co., the.. 146 AUamanda Williamsi 102 •American Beauty roses, 700- ft. house of at Waban con- servatories, Natick, Mass 636 American Carnation Society. 100, 260 — Prizes, preliminary list of. . .1184 American Institute show 440 American plants, to 'exclude.. 260 *Anemone Coronaria 93 *Angraecum Eschlerianum 79 Another view 593 Antirrhinums indoors 384 Annuals for outdoor blooming. 100 Appraiser's decisions: — Canary seed 336 ^Dried mushrooms 336 —Grape plants 337 — Kale seed 336 — Pandanus seed 336 — Sweet potatoes 336 —Vegetables 336 —Vetch seed 336 — Wild asparagus seed 336 Appraisement ruling 595 — Evergreens 595 — Rhododendrons 595 — Laurels 595 •Asmus, George 605 Aster beetles 335 Attorney-General on misbrand- ed seeds 1183 •Asters at Henry Seger's, field of 196 Austin, Tex 304, 620 *Bobblnk & Atkins, Ruther- ford, N. J., establishment of. 89 Baltimore. .9, 98, 196, 218, 340, 383, 422, 462, 509, 564,; 606, 698, 843, 868, 906, 967, 1024, 1102, 1146, 1200. Basket of plants at Chicago show 962 'Bassett & Washburn's first prize Liberty roses at the Chicago show 755 Bay state, In the old 592 Bay trees, storing 1032 Begonia Gloire de Lorraine... 507 *Beneke, J. J 214 Benton Harbor 428 *Bisset, Peter 81 ♦Blackistone, Z. D 83 ■►Blooms at the Poughkeepsie show 685 Boiler and piping needed 1076 Border plants 333 — *Herbaceous borders 332-333 Boston.. 43, 99, 196, 219, 258, 300, 354, 383 422, 474, 564, 606, 638, 696, 768, 779, 813, 828. 866, 907, 914, 966, 1024, 1064, 1104, 1146, 1190. Boston Gardeners' -and Flo- rists' Club 46 •Boston Gardeners' and Flo- rists' Club at Waban con- servatories 633 Books, recent 955 —"A Little Garden Calendar". 956 —"Manual of the Trees of North America" 956 —"Practical Cold Storage" ... 956 —"The Vegetable Garden" 956 Illastrations are Brampton, Out 358 *Bramptonians visit, Toronto.. 903 Breitmeyer's, John, Sons' opening 1016 British Horticultural Trades Association 352 British notes 695 British parks and • gardens, notes on 545 British trade topics 419 'J'Brummel, Joseph H 372 Buffalo.. 222, 258, 304, 341, 484, 518 604, 648, 70S, S43, 868, 976, 1156 1202. —Florists' Club outing 304 ''Burpee, W. Atlee 94 Burroughs, John 550 "Butler, Thomas 456 Calceolarias 786 ''Canadian Horticultural Asso- ciation at Montreal 291 Canadian Horticultural Asso- ciation 171 '''Canna King Humbert at i'ort- land exposition 376 ■'Carnation Aristocrat b03, 114U Carnation, the; — — American Carnation Society. 856 — American carnations in Eng- land 965 — Care of newly benched stock 294 — ''Carnation Abundance 1014 — Carnation breeding 964 —Carnation Etta 294 — Carnations in cold Ilame.... 857 — ''Carnation Phyllis, W. N. Rudd 683 — Carnation rust 50,1 — Carnations, trouble, with. . . 1 — ^Cutting, storing .and ship- ping 691 — Diseases of carnations 503 — Dry leaves on 1013 —Double sash houses 691 — Fertilizers and top dressing. 691 —Grafting the carnation on Saponaria 293 — Hanna Hobart 857 —Handling of carnations, the.. 293 — Lady Margaret withdrawn.. 857 — New carnations at Kansas City 856 — Preparing to house plants... 74 — Propagating carnations 1013 — Removing decayed leaves 691 — Registration 857 — Seasonable comment 691 — Seasonable notes 965 —Seasonable treatment 458 — Temperature 691 — Temperature of carnations, proper 293 — Thompson's seedling 464 — Tying and supports 691 — Tricolored carnation, that 458 Carthage, Mo 186 "Cut blooms at the Chicago show 756 Catalogues received 216, 426 620, 765, 1096 "Cattleya Dowiana 593 Cattleyas, at Saunder's St. Albans, Eng .' 757 "Cattleya Labiata 757 "Cattleya Percivaliana 758 Cattleyas, the 756 "Cattleyas Traianae 758 "Chamffidorea, new species of.. 82 Check valve 594 Chicago.. 8, 96, 172, 217, 257, 299, 331 381. 422, 470, 516, 558, 602, 646, 706 762, 817, 864, 912. 974, 1022, 1060 1100, 1144, 1188. "Chicago convention party at Breitmeyer bldg., Detroit, Mich 159 "Chicago flower show poster.... 631 Chicago notes 966 Chicaero retailers, with 105r Chicago to Boston 1184 Chionodoxas. the 549 •Chopin, P. A 83 Christmas trade reports 1051 •Circular, portion of a 254 Circulation problem 426 Chrysanthemums 510, 900, 11:" indicated by an * Chrysanthemums at bureau of plant industry at Washington, D. C 636 ^Chrysanthemums at Geo. Wittbold Co., Chicago 687 •Chrysanthemum Corymbosum at Smith's College, North- ampton, Mass 93 — Chrysanthemum Corymbosum 25 Cutting early varieties 505 — Early, for town gardens 754 — Care in late summer 2 ^Commerical chrysanthemums. 1134 Buds, taking the 216 — Details of care important 376 ■Early chrysanthemums for town gardens 954 — Early flowering chrysanthe- mum, the 590 •Early varieties, cutting 505 "Halliday chrysanthemums at J. Miesem's, Elmhurst, L. 1 550-551 "Chrysanthemum matchless. . 684 — Chrysanthemum names tan- gled 637 ■Nathan Smith & Son's, new.. 1014 "Chrysanthemum Opah 558 — Chrysanthemums, shipping... 216 —Shipping blooms to shows... 589 Sport of Baton 1133 Chrysanthemum Society of Am- erica: — ■Examining committee 426, 464 550, 636, -OfHcial judging scales 426 ■Packing exhibition blooms.. 589 -Prizes offered by John N. May 302 ■Progress of year's novelties. 550 -Special prize list 510 — Work of the committee.. 550, 590 693, 860. Congress, flowers for 859 Cincinnati 24, 48, 219 300, 468, 530, 562, 699, 843, 968 Clematis 1055 "Clerodendron Myrmecophilum 78 Cleveland.. 20, 304, 468, 702, 832, 864 936, 96S, 1024, 1072, 1158,' 1188. Club tokens, some 97 Coal, how about your 100 Cold storage problems 596 Coliseum, Chicago, interior view of 547 Colorado Springs, Colo 186, 386 Color gardens .at Darmstadt.. 814 Columbus, O.... 514, 556, 616, 776 779, 832, 866, 1104. College training in floriculture 764 Convention, the Washington: — -Altick, H. M 136, 170 ■American Rose Society 170 -Baltimore, the trip to 209 -Co-operations of trade organ- izations 214 — Convention musings 250 Convention notes... 10, 88, 167, 214 — "Convention prizes, some of the 114 — Dake, L. B., death of 167 — Exhibitions, trade 164 —"Harris, W. K 170 — "Hauswirth, P. J 160 — Judges, report of the 165 — "Ka.sting, William P 157 — Kasting, Wra. F., President- elect 170 — Ladies' bowling tournament.. 214 — Michigan hospitality 167 — Miscellaneous business 162 — Modest income, ideal home on 167 -Officers for 1906 155 — President's reception, the 162 — Proceedings, Wednesday's . . . 162 — Proceedings. Thursday's .... 163 — President Vaughan's address 156 — Secretary Stewart, report of 160 —Shooting contest 170 — Those present 165 — Tournament, the bowling ...169 — Treasurer Beatty, report of. . 160 — U. S. Floriculture, statistics of 215 — "Washington. D. C, national rifles armory 161 — Western contingent, with the 167 •Conifers at the New Tork show 759 Convention of cemetery super- intendents 418 Coreopsis lanceolata grandi- flora, forcing 295 Coreopsis lanceolata for win- ter 860 "Corner stone laying of Breit- meyer's bldg., Detroit, Mich. 163 Convent Garden Market, changes at 294 "Cover of autumn number 631 "Cowell, John F 680 "Cooke, George H 81 "Currie, James 686 Cypripedium leaves, disfigured. 908 Darlington on California 1175 Daphne Cseorum 506 Davenport, la 22, 442, 1072 Decorah, la 259 Denver, trees and parks, the.. 42 Denver 3S6, 598, 642, 878 Des Moines, la. 22, 598, 706, 871, 832 Detroit 46, 222, 341, 383, 422, 512, 602, 698, 1060, 1158. "Detroit Florists' Club outing. 690 "Dilger, William 171 Dubuque, la 386 Easter lilies 220 "E-u-Iord, Henry 94 "Eichnolz, Henry 254 Employer, the ideal 253 Ericas, about 55 "Ernest, Wm. H 81 Elberon Horticultural Society. 1057 European Horticulture. 440, 614, 765 815, 954, 1020, 1058, 1095. — Amaryllis Snowdon 278 — American carnations in Eng- land 174, 278 —Aster, a good 815 — Angdonia integerrima 262 —Cemetery plants, sale of... 278 — Chironia exifera 440 —Continental way of eating asparagus 440 — Cycas leaves, dearth in 278 —Dahlia, a much lauded 815 —Dahlias, a new race of 572 — Helleborus as a pot plant. . 614 — Hemerocallis, a new 765 — Horticulture, happiness and rest in 262 —Hydrangeas, blue 262, 572 —Hygienic value of trees 440 —Iris for pot culture 278 — Iris for forcing 482 — Kochia trichophila 440 — Labelias, double flowered 572 — Labor driven to cities 262 — Mignonette, the white 174 — Nameless carnations 278 — Nlcotianas, hybrid 262 — Nicotianna Sanders 815 — Papaver Princess Victoria Louise 278 —Paris and the flower trade... 278 — Peas, two delightful everlast- ing 174 —Poppies, Shirley 262 — Roses, giant standard 278 — Rose Perla Von Heidelberg.. 614 —Rose Richmond 174 — Rose, the sweetest scented.. 1'74 — Rhododendron, a remarkable 765 —Rhododendrons, pruning 672 — Schizanthus Wisetonensis . . . 262 — Single asters in favor 278 — Unlocked for hardiness 278 — Vases, garden 174 — Violet disease, the 815 —Worthy of imitation 815 European topics . . . 862, 1110, 1137 Exhibitions: — — "American Beauty roses at the Indianapolis show 805 — "At the Kansas City show. . . 803 — "At the St. Louis show ..804-806 — "Brun's prize lily of the val- ley 676 —Bay Shore, L. I., N. Y 687 —"Best 100 pink at Chicago show 678 — *Best 100 white chrysanthe- mums 677 —♦Boston show S07 — *Buckbee's exhibits at Chi- cago show, one of 802 — *Butterbachs prize group of chrysanthemums at the Red Bank, N. J., show SOS — Chicagot 675, S27 — *Carnation exhibits. New York show 678 — *Chrysanthemums exhibited by C. H. Totty at New York show 682 — *Chrysanthemums exhibited by F. R. Pierson Company at New York show 681 — *Dreer's new and rare plants at Philadelphia show 854 — East Orange, N. J — Echoes of the Philadelphia show 852 —Glen Cove, N. Y 687 — *Hobson's crotons at the Philadelphia show 852 — Impressions of the Kansas City show 801 — Indianapolis 805 — Kansas City awards 802 — Lake Geneva, Wis 685 — *Lange booth at Chicago show 679 — Lenox, Mass 687 —Los Angeles, Cal 807 —Louisville 804 — Love of nature at Kansas City 802 — Madison, N. J 685 — Menlo Park Horticultural Society 854 — Milwaukee — New chrysanthemums at Kansas City 801 —New Orleans 827 —New York 681 *— *Nicotiana Sanderse -at New York show •... 802 — *Orchid display at Indiana- polis show So4 —•Orchids exhibited by Julius Roehrs Co. at New York show 681 — Paris chrysanthemum show.. 851 —Philadelphia 683 — *Poehlmann Bros, first prize Bridesmaid roses at the Chi- cago show 1 — Poughkeepsie, N. Y i —Providence, R. 1 827 —Red Bank, N. J 686 — *Samuelson booth at Chi- cago show 679 —Seattle, Wash 853 — *Some exhibits at the St. Louis show 804 — *Some of the cut blooms 677 —St. Louis 683 — Tarrytown, N. Y 684 —Toronto 808 —Tuxedo, N. Y 684 — *Vaughan's standard chrysan- themum 676 — *View of the Kansas City show 853 — Exhibitions, coming 94,261 302, 384, 427, 511, 555, 597, 641, 701 -Exhibitions of the trade 87 —Exhibition features, some desirable 597 *Father Time' 3 merry-go- round 751 *Perns, a prize group of 76 *Ficus elastlca at A. C. Oel- sohig & Son'f, Savannah, Ga. 337 "Picus panduiata 502-503 Picuses, southern grown 337 "Fischer, R 548 Florists' clubs, meetings of. . S8S Florists' tei tillzers 37 —A study of fertilizers in themselver 37 -Fertilizers for special crops 413 Florists' Hail Association 220 260, 302. Florists' plant notes... 77, 948, 1120 — Bedding plants, notes on 77 —Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. .501 857. — Bellis perennis 4"6 — Bougain-rilleas 334 — Bouvard'as 334 —Crotons 501 — Cannas, 502 — Cinerar.as and Calceolarias. 502 —Crimson Ramblers 455 — Cyclamens 250, 502 -nDahlia, ; 502 — Field grown greenhouse stock 502 — Preesiiis Sf8 — Garden'ias 334 -Garden, plants, new 78 — Geranii ims 334 —Hardy bulbous plants 455 —Holland bulbs 858 — Hydrai. geaa 602 — Lilium Harrisii 249 —Lily ov the valley 857 —Outdoor potted stock 50'! — Oxalis 857 —Palms ■ and rubbers 502 — Pansies 858 — Paper White narcissus 857 — Peonies 335 — Poinsettias 456 — Rex begonias 8jb' —Roman hyacinths 249,857 — Roses in pots 455 — Shasta daisies 250 —Snapdragons 456 — Stevlas 335 —Sweet Peas 250 Floral carpets for spring bulbs 337 Flower show, the 859 —Judges 505, 592, 636 Flower shows, new and old.... 810 Flower show, St. Louis 84 Forcing perennials for cut flowers 294 Forests, our 1182 *Frey, Alois 680 ♦Freeman, J. W 81 •Friedman booth at Chicago show, the 7S0 •Fritz, Ed, Philadelphia 257 Frosts, early and late 289 —In North Carolina 289 —Muslin screens 289 — PiOtecting tender crops 28.) — Smoke as a preventive 290 Fuchsias as bedding plants 456 Growers, with the 40, 251, 459 507, 548, 594. — •Abundance carnations at R. Fischer's 549 —At Cleveland 902 —At Framlngham, Mass 1182 —At J. P. Kidwell & Bro 1181 —At Richmond, Ind 902 —At J. M. & A. H. Smith's... 1181 —Barrows, H. H. & Son, Whit- man, Mass 297 — Bassett & Washburn, Hins- dale, 111 5,689,901 — *Bench of bouvardias at Geo. Wittbold Co.'s — "Boston fern house at Vaughan's, Western Springs, 111 253 — Boulon, P. & Son, Sea Cliff, N. Y — Buckbee, H. W., Rockford, 111 637 — Budlong, J. A. & Son, Prov- idence, R. 1 41,297 — I'rank Bue, Chicago 903 — Dole Floral Co., Beatrice, Neb 903 — Downer's Grove, 111., at 91 — Dresel, F. H., Weehawken, N. J 594 — Dreyer, R., Newton, L. I., new establishment of 91 — Dunlop, J. H 1181 — ♦Dwarf privet at P. Boulon & Son's, Sea Cliff, L. I., N. Y. I — »Bstablishment of Geo. M. Kellogg, Pleasant Hill, Mo.. 251 — *Pields, H. W., Northamp- ton, Mass. 962 -Fischer, R., Great Neck, L. I., N. Y 548 — *Holton & Hunkel, Milwau- kee, Wis 594 — Jensen and Dekema, Bow- manviUe, 111 418 —Kansas City, Mo., at 91 —Kellogg, George M., Pleas- ant Hill, Mo 251 — Lawson carnations at Geo. Wittbold's Co 658 — Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans 460 — •Miller, A. L., Jamaica, N. Y 507 — Melntyre Bros., Nashville, Tenn 90 — •Nephrolepis Scottii at R. Dreyer's, Newton, L. 1 91 — Nicholson, William, Fram- lngham, Mass 901 — Orange trees, some large.... 90 — *Philadelphia Carnation Co., carnation field 461 Philadelphia Carnation Co., Seaane, Pa 461 ■Pierson, F. R. Co., Scarboro, N. Y 5 •Poehlmann Bros., Chicago.. 961 Poehlmann Bros., Morton Grove, III 90 — *Pollworth. C. C. Co., Mil- waukee, Wis 637 — "Polly Rose chrysanthemums at R. Fischer's 549 — Pye, R. C, Nyack, N. Y.... 252 Reinberg, George, Chicago. .. 460 — Reitmeier, John, Bowman- ville. 111 92 —•Renter, S. J., Westerly, R- 1 418 -•Roehrs Co.'s, Julius. Ruth- erford, N. J., imported orange trees at 90 ■Smith & Young, Indianapolis, Ind 549 — Stelnhoff, H. G. & Co., W. Hoboken, N. J 594 Tailby, Joseph & Son 549 —Thompson, J. D., Joliet, III. 960 :l'B¥^j -* V a u ghan's greenhouses. Western Springs, 111 252 -Vaughan's, Western Springs, 111 252, 689 -•Vincent, R. Jos. & Son, par- tial view of greenhouses 460 -•Vincent, R. Jr. & Son, White Marsh, Md 40, 459 -Virgin, U. J., New Orleans. 92 -•Visitors at Vaughan's Nur- series, Western Springs, 111.. 253 -Wietor Brothers, Chicago.. 5, 507 -Wittbold, Geo. Co., Chicago.. 688 •Galloway, Dr. B. P 81 •Garden, Alex B 8d Gardening at the White House. 294 "Gateway decorations at New- port, R. 1 88, 89 Gerarde's herbal 261 Gifford Pinchot (portrait) liS2 Glass situation, the 260, 700 Glen Cove, N. Y....56, 208, 39a, 558 1026. Grand Rapids, Mich.. .386, 466, 1072 Greenhouse bldg..338, 695, 761, 10(6 '^Greenhouse employes o f George Reinberg 470 Greenhouse heating 44, 338, 426 •Gude, Adolphus S3 •Gude, William F 2. 81 Guttman, Alexander J. (por- trait) 1134 •Hardy ornamental fruits 962 Hail 260 Hardwood floor, treating 302 Hartford 466 '"iiauswirth, P. J 5Uo •Hay funeral, wreath of sweet peas for 217 Heating power of boiler 338 •Henlock, Charies 8i Herbaceous plant notes 2o2, 4o6 759, S9S. — Asclepias tuberosa 253 — Caltha Palustris var. Mano- trosapleno 635 — Echinops Ritro 253 — Erodium Mauescavi 262 — Eryngiums 252 — Tricyotis Hirta 633 — Gaillardias 636 — Helenium autumnale 253 — Late blooming plants 636 — Lobelias 252 — Scabiosa Caucasica 253 — Bilene Schafta 253 •Hess, J. J 414 Hibiscus hybrids 456 Hill, J. J., banquet to 1094 Hitchcock, Edward E., a prom- inent hardy fern man 38 Holiday suggestions 945 —Christmas novelties and dec- orations 946 —Christmas novelties at Phil- adelphia 945 —Christmas preparations 947 — "New York Christmas bas- kets 946 —"Some Chicago Christmas de- signs 948 Horticulture in early Chicago. 2 Horticultural Society of Chi- cago 1056, 1136 —Annual meeting 1137 —•Miss Susan B. Sipe's ad- dress 1136 Horticultural societies 954 Horticultural society pro- gramme, a model IISO "Holmes Dahlia show, the 459 Hollyhocks 253 Horseradish pest, a 92 Houghton, Mich 468 Huntington, L. I., at 1073 Huntington, N. Y 142 •Hyacinths on grounds of De- partment of Agriculture SO Illinois State Florists' Associa- tion 1184 Illustrations, special: — —A Christmas basket, by Z. D. Blackistone 953, 954, 955 — Altick, H. M. (portrait) 1094 — Begonia Gloire de Lorraine for Christmas, by Houghton & Clark, Boston, Mass 946 — Hauswirth, P. J. (portrait).. 1094 —Hoffman's, S., Boston, Mass., at Christmas 956, 957 —Houghton & Clark's, Boston, at Christmas 956 — Kastings, William P. (por- trait) 1095 —Morton, J. Sterling, memo- rial monument of 994 —Orchid exhibit of Lager & Hurrell at New York show.. 963 — Traendly, Frank H. (por- trait) 1094 Indiana floral festival poster.. 692 Indianapolis. 428, 598, 642, 1072, IISS Indianapolis botanic garden 342 Indianapolis flower show 693 •Indianapolis flower show, at last year's 592 Interest, items of 102,693 Insects, destroying by electric- ity 102 Ivy, English 1032 Ixias 334 Kansas City 208, 219, 356, 358 3S3 428, 528, 602, 640, 762, 936, 968 1100. •Kansas City flower show poster 690 "Kellogg, George M 250 •Kettel's prize group at the Red Bank, N. J., show 812 "Kill, Leonard 505 Kirkwood, Mo 514 •Kramer, Frederick H 81 •Kutschbach, William 458 Lake Forest, 111 354 j-.arKspur, tno byrian ,_, 296 •Lawson carnations at A. N. 1 Rohrer & Son's, Strasburg, Pa 461 Lenox 24 Lenox Horticultural Society ..1036 Lewis and Clark's flowers 84 "Ley, Miss Ethel S3 "Lily bloom with ten petals.. 379 Luidm iiarriau ror JjJaster... 6i0 Lilium speciosum 970 Lima, 1097 Little Rock, Wash 466 •Livingston Seed Co.'s exhibit. 594 London, Ont 20, 400, 726 Los Angeles, Cal.. 341, 386, 574, 838 Louisville 43, 99, 23s, 259, 304 341, 383, -463, 516, 562, 600, 699 SiB> 838, 884, 9l6, 968, 1040, 1072 1097, 1156, 1200. Lowell, Mass 130, 400 Ml Macon, Ga 606 Madison, N. J 466, 1057, 1185 Marion Ind 514 Market gardens ^ 828, ini< — Banking from three acres. . 552 -California asparagus 552 —Cantaloupe profits 954 — "Caitter -soil sterilizer 295 — Lettuce house just planted.. 760 — No immune lettuce 954 —Parsley and mint 859 — Peas, blue boiler 296 — Phlox beranger 296 —Pickles, good year for 89 —Preparation of soil 261 —Prices of indoor vegetables 858, 950 —Protecting tender crops in Texas 653 —Crop succession 760 -•Ether forcing of rhubarb.. 858 — "Forcing cucumbers 552 -Forcing tomatoes 417 -Hothouse grapes 953 — Hew to fumigate 417 — Indoor crops, preparing for. 416 — Mushrooms 761 —Red Dahomey sweet potato, the 296 — Soil sterilization 295 — "Sargent soil sterilizer 295 —Seasonable notes 859, 951 —Taking in roots for forcing.. 859 — Tomatoes, preparing to force 89 —Tomatoes under glass 951 — Troubles of mushroom grow- ers 415 —Vaughan's Magnum Dulce pepper 953 — Winter cucumbers 760 Massachusetts Horticultural Society 216, 1056 "Medimila magniflca 380 Meisem, John, Elmhurst, L. I., N. Y 549 Meetings next week 172, 220 260, 302, 342, 384, 426, 464, 510 654, 597, 640, 696, 764, 814, 860 908, 1018, 1056, 1096. Meetings of Florists' clubs.384, 936 Menlo Park, Cal 699 Milwaukee 122, 301, 386, 428, 646 S43, 906, 1100. Miners two 2 Minneapolis 386, 468, 781 Minnesota state fair 398 Mobile 1040 •Mohr's, Rudolph J., establish- ment at Racine, Wis 336 Montreal 116. 356, 444, 556, S34 932. 1104. Mount Vernon 4 Muncie, Ind 208 McKinley day ns4 •McKinley memorial, the 1178 "McMillan, William, the me- morial to 377 N •Narcissi on grounds of De- partment of Agriculture 82 Nashville.... 60, 276, 1022, 1026, 1112 1186. National Council of Horticul- ture 10, 510, 814 National Nut Growers' Associa- tion 1114 ♦Nebraska florists, picnic of... 213 New Bedford Horticultural So- ciety ■440 New Orleans.... 9, 48, 142, 292, 296 357, 424, 464, 528, 598, 646, 702 1040, 1156. •Nephrolepis Whitmanii 457 Newport, R. I.... 56, 186, 222, 258 344, 398, 420, 424, 461, 556, 600, 642 710, 1036. New plants:— — Alysium sa.xatile luteum ... b9b — Incarvillea grandiflora .... 56S — Scabioso Japonica 568 — Schizanthus Uranami iNiveua SOS — ^Vick's violet king aster 696 •New wrench, a 512 New York.... 8, 41, 96, 174, 217, 256- 278, 338, 380, 421, 474, 520, 564 606, 650, 710, 763, 780, 811, 864 868, 916, 966, 978, 1064, 1104, 1134 1148, U92. New York glass market obi No flowers tor legislators 955 Nursery trade, tbe 20, 56, 112 184, 314, 354, 612, 718. 777, 1034 1114. — 'Amelanchier obovalis .... 396 — ^American Pomological So- ciety 438 — ^Apple seed suit 526 — ^Appraisement ruling 830 —A thousand dollar canna 1202 —•Den Ouden, P 438 —Carnegie's trees of celebrities 830 — Cemetery ^superintendents' convention 232 — Concord grape, monument to Ephraim Bull, discoverer of. 272 — Evergreens, a fine crop of... 112 — Hardy climbing vines 777 —Inspectors' national meeting. 830 — Kansas nurserymen sore 480 — Norway maple seeds 656 — Novel nursery sales scheme, a 480 —Nursery notes 438, 570, 994 — Nursery rates reduced 1074 — *Nursery stock, winter stor- age of 330-331 —Orange trees, mealy bugs on 184 — Ornamental nursery stock scarce 570 — 'Peonies, the best 354 —Planting and pruning trees.. 1074 — Privet cuttings 924 — Propagating hardy roses and shrubs 718, 876 —Roses for Puget Sound 656 — Shyster nursery .agents 526 —Sue for infected trees 480 — Suit to compel license issu ance 612 — Texas Nurserymen's Associa- tion 112 — ^Western Association of Nur- serymen 1074 —Western wholesale nursery men Obituary :— — Ascott, Thomas 608 —Baker, Nathaniel E 425 —Butler, Thomas 466 — Budlong, J. A. (portrait) 1182 — ^Beagan, Frank ...701 — Burbidge, F. W 1139 — Campbell, David 555 — Chapin, William E 425 —Clark, George L, 99 — Coldwell, Thomas 44 — Corley, William D .301 —Cox, John E 641 —Crowe, Mrs. Christie M 508 — Currie, James 641 —Dean, Richard 301 — Fremd, Charles 971 —Gavin, William 1139 — Ghormley, William 701 — Guttlie, A. G 44 —Hewitt, Thomas Sr 1139 —Humphrey, Charles B 342 — Kelsey, Curtis 44 — ^Kelly, Lawrence P 10 — Keeney, Nicholas B 301 — Kift, Joseph (portrait) 1138 — Kirscht, J. P 425 — Kutschbach, William 466 Van Arnum, J. H 555 Weldy, B. F 641 — Wilsie, John C 1139 Williams, C. Ogden 700 Wood, Timothy W 765 — Zirngiebel, Denys 815 O Oceanic, N. J.... 147, 358, 574, 1183 Ohio state fair 594 Omaha 444, 648, 969, 1060 Orange, N. J 238, 314, 556, 704 Orchids: — — Ccelogyne cristata 1094 — Cymbridium eburneum 1094 •Cypripedium Fairieanum . . . 293 ■Starting wrong with orchids. 758 — *The calanthes 1092 The dendrobiums 1093 The lEElias 1091 — The oncidiums 1091 — *Vanda ccerulea 1092 Oshkosh, Wis 22 Queries: — —Chrysanthemums — lilies 20 Paony trouble 970 Peoria, 111 24 Perennials, white, for cutting. 950 Perfume scheme, the 172 •Perry, John J 752 Perry, John J 906 Personal ....10, 596, 640, 695, 1019 ■•Packing room of the Thomp- . . sfen Carnation Company 5 PEeonia Rubra Superba 74 Palms and ferns 290, 1098 —Fern culture 290 — Ferns for exhibition purposes 751 — '•Holton & Hunkel Company's 200-ft. palm and fern house at Milwaukee, Wis 594 — Notes for late summer 78 —Seasonable notes 897 — Some timely suggestions ■ 634 — Suggestions for autumn 377 Park fencing 554 *Peacock dahlia farm em ployes 374 •Peacock dahlia farm, Phila- delphia Florists' Club at 375 Peony, the: — -•Field of peony L'Esperance. 75 — Peony golden harvest 212 — Peonies and their uses 73 — Peonies erroneously named.. 73 — Peonies in the south 74 —John Richardson's peonies.. 378 — * Jules Elie peonies 75 Philadelphia. ...8, 97, 174, 218, 257 340, 381, 422, 472, 518, 562, 604 648, 708, 784, 813, 866, 914, 976 1062, 1102, 1146, 1190. Philadelphia chrysanthemum show 814 •Pierson, F. R. Co., cup of at Tarrytown show 752 Pittsburg. ...9, 43, 259, 402, 472, 518 708, 838, 880, 968, 1142, 1190. Plant notes 695, 1055 . 633 , 632 753 . 752 . 633 . 632 . 753 . 752 753 633 632 752 753 752 633 633 •Rehm, W., establishment ot. . 96 Retail trade, the: — — A bridal bouquet 1138 — Calla lilies, bunch ot 256 — Chicago ideas in London — 298 •Dinner table arrangement in rural fashion 95 — *Fine floral design, a 421 —•Floral electric corner, a 298 — *Floral hat for effect, a do — Flower fashions, new in Lon- don 7 — Flowers at dinner to a king. 95 — Hay funeral, costly wreath at 7 — Lehr's, Mrs., new decorative plan 338 — Newport decorations, some... 256 298. — Noteworthy banquet decora- tion 1138 — Orchids, a costly wreath of.. 7 — *Table decoration, ornamen- tal figures used in connection with Roses : — —Average yield of rose bloom. 1131 —•Baby Rambler roses at Port- land Exposition — Cutting, disbudding for con- tinuousi — Diseased American Beauty . . —Feeding and ventilating —Grafted Bridesmaid roses. 76. Rose culture under grass. 95 378 76 76 376 77 1132 — •Rose garden at Elizabeth park 85 —Soil for roses 376 —Thanksgiving and Christmas, roses for 376 — Winter care of imported roses 1131 — Window boxes, prizes for 298 — Wol«, Frederick 421 Ardisias — Azaleas Azalea mollis . . . — Deutzias Echeverias — English ivy Ericas Lilacs — Lilies — Potted carnations — Primulas — Rhododendrons .. — Roses — Spirseas — Verbenas — Vincas — Young palms 632 •Poehlmann Bros.' first prize Bride roses at the Chicago show 755 Poehlmann maxims 1018 Portland, Ore 968 Providence,, R. I... 616, 704, 789, 868 969, 1026, 1119, 1188. Pastimes, our.... 22, 58, 114, 262, 614 — Apple cure, the 614 —Baltimore, at 398, 668 , „„ , _.. _,— Boston, at 482, 528, 572, 614 Laisle, Christian 1139i— Bowling at Washington 356 —Lang, Louis Sr 11391— Chicago, at.... 22, 58, 114, 528,. 658 — Loeffler, Andreas 425 1 —Cleveland Florists' Club 114 —Martin, David 9081— Denver, at 614, 693 —Maxwell, John Lambert 99— Detroit, at 525 — Metcalf, Charles W 641 —Morgan, Charles R 700 — Moriarity, Timothy 425 -Morris, John — Morrison, James — Miller, Jacob P — Nanz, C. G — Nimon, James — Noyes, Arthur F — Obermeyer, Mrs. Louise. —Parsons, Samuel C — Phelan , Kayren — Piergras, Emil George . — *Rees, Samuel Pool .... — Rettio, Mrs. W. D -Reverchon, Prof. Julien. 908 . 765 . 555 , 425 . 909 . 220 .1139 .1139 . 301 . 221 . 301 . 220 .1139 —Scrim, Charles 701 — Siebrecht, Louis 10 —Steele. Alexander 221 — Ure, John Calder 342 •Sanders, Edgar 506 Santa Clara, Cal 362 San Francisco. .22, 184, 218, 344, 422 512, 884. •School garden rockery, a 373 Schultz's, Jacob, new store 1026 Scott, John (portrait) 965 Scottii ferns, trouble with 1057 Seibert's, Chas. F., new store 210, 211 Selfridge orchid group at the Chicago show 689 Seybold, Chas. L 215 Seed trade, the 110, 230, 312, 716 774, 828, 874, 993, 1032, 1154. — Advice from pioneer seeds- men 568 —American Seed Trade Associ- ation 1070, 1198 — Appraiser's decision 478 — Bag filling machine suit 230 — Beans 270 —Boston seed trade 524 — British trade topics 110 — British seed crops 182 Broccoli 270 Bulb farm advocated 182 —Cabbages , 270 — Carnot ' 270 — Celery 270 — Clucas & Boddington Co., New York 352 — Colorado seed crops 110 — ^Congressional seedsmen 922 — Connecticut seed crops 230 —Cress 270 — Danish seed crops 568 — *Eltzholz, D 654 —European seed crops 610 —European seed harvest 270 —Exports of China lily bulbs. . 478 —Foreign parcels post 436 — Holland seed crops 110 — Important appraisement rul- ings 524 —Kale, thousand-headed 270 — Keeping seeds 524 —Legal 1110 —Leeks 270 —Lettuce 270 —Lily, Chas. F. Co., San Fran- cisco, Cal 230 — Long Island seed crops 160 — Making catalogues useful.... 524 — Nebraska seed crops 182 — Next year's novelties 524 —Onions 270 —Peas 270 —Radish 270 —Santa Clara, Cal 110 — Savoy cabbages 270 — Seed growing record, a 436 —Summary 270 — ^Uncle* Sam, seedsman 437 — Unsatisfactory bulbs 270 —Will benefit catalogue houses 436 •Shaffer, George C 83, 165 —Deutzias 108(V Sioux Falls, S. D 354 Simmons, Samuel 83 Skidelsky, 9. S 253 Small, J. H., Sr 83 Smith, Wm. R 81 Society of American Florists.. 6 84, 464, 1018, 1140. Bulbs for testing 7 Committee on introduction... 39 — Convention visitors 6. Department of plant registra- tion.... 6, 39, 172, 220, 554, 596, 700- Washington, at .255 — Dues, paying 6 Exhibition, the trade 7 Medal, silver 7 Private gardener, the 342. — Programme, preliminary .... 6 Soot, Value of coal 554 Stage coach days, in the 2 •Steam heating to date 957 •Stevens, J. H 165 Still at it 110 Stories Billv heard, the.... 6 St. Paul.... 20, 344, 468, 699, 781, 864 1142, 1200. St. Louis.... 24, 43, 99, 196, 219, 300. 383, 428, 514, 538, 558, 639, 697 784, 843, 916, 967, 1022, 1186. St. Louis fiower show, the 635 *St. Louis fiower show poster. 634 •St. Louis Florists' Club meet- ing, ladies at 416 •St. Louis Florists' Club, ofii- cers of 417 *St. Louis Florists' Club, mem- bers of 415 Sweet peas, best for cutting. . . 102 Syracuse, N. T....142, 219, 474, 576 618, 660, 816, 1026. •Syringa, Chinensis at the Ar- nold Arboretum 5 Tarrytown, N. Y. .116, 346, 474, 907 Temperature of water for plants 970 Temple, John T 680 Thanks, card of 22» Toledo, O : 304, 706, 8-32 Topeka, Kas 466 Toronto, Ont....26, 60, 222, 276, 344 424, 462, 520, 556, 600, 699, 816, 968 1024, 1186. *Tri-City florists' picnic, Dav- enport, la 114 Tulips on grounds of Depart- ment of Agriculture 84 Twenty years ago 100, 302 •Twin City florists' picnic 102 U Utica, N. Y....! 838, 932. 1119. 358, 474, 598, Valve troubles 419 Vaporizing greenhouses 457 Vaughan's model garden at Chicago show 760 •Vincent. Richard, Jr 38 Violet, the-- — Culture OL violets 371 Cultural n,otes 75 — Seasonable \notes 855 -Violet buds Hurn yellow 855 Virgin, U. J.,Vview in one of His heart on the right side. 440 —Kansas City, at... 86, 440, 572, 658 780. — 'Kellogg's bowling trophy .. 5i2 —Louisville, at 658, 832, 910 — Nebraska florists' picnic 114 —New York, at.. 398, 832, 1020, 1058 — Painesville, O., at 910 — *Pennoch's flsh story 482 —Philadelphia, at 58 —Poor old Ben and Pat 1020 — *Schmelzner's bowling tro- phy 572 —Seed trade bowling league... 862 1020. —The language ot flowers 1020 — -, — —Twin City bowlers 22 *Shaw, J. A 25o —Utica. N. Y., at 262 South Haven, Mich 509 —Washington, at 114, 398, 440 Shrubs for forcing— notes worth 482, 658, 780. ' keeping 1080 greenhouses o^ Waban Rose Conservatories, Natick, Mass...) 92 634 232 440 616 Waco, Tex. Wappinger's Dahlia Society Warren, O Washington, D. C, the conven- tion city.... 3, 9, 86, 98, 218. 258 300, 308, 340. 382, 461. 509, 562, 600 639, 697, 828, 907, 967, lOM, 1062 1102. 1142, 1192. ; —Capital, the .V 3 Connecticut delegation plans 40 —Convention hall, the Sl A. F. 39 — Convention hotels ■.■■]• 40 —Convention nians. Former President Gude on \ 3 — Government bands to blay... 39 — Public buildings .V 3 — 'View on the capital grounds 3 President Vaughan, novel re- ception to 40 Washing pots 970 Westmount gardeners 262 Wheeler's Christmas tree Stand 775 White fly, the ; .297, 384 •Wietor Bros.' first prize cfcate- nay rose=! at Chicago show. . 754 Wichita., Kas 399 Wintering coleuses lt'32, 1114 Winterson, L. H 506 Wirth, Theodore, banquet to, fnortrait) 1098 Wittholdt, Geo. Co., show f 'ont of 687 Women of the trade, the S4 Woodlands on country estates. .5JSt Woodlice 260 •Zirngiebel, Denys 810 fm l^msmwrn W^m ^A S^f % RmeiicR is "the Prow af the Ilessel; there may be mare cnmfnrt JJmidships, bat we are the first to touch Unknau/n Seas," Vol. XXV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, JULY 29, 1905. No. 895 fmm Mmmmm Wmmm T"(7ENTY-FIRHT YEAR. Copyright 1905, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published eybbt Satukdat bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn St.. Chicado. Eastern Office: 429 Sixth Ave., New York. Subscription, Sl.OO 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. QPFU'EKS— .). C. Vavghan, Chicago, president; .1. R. FiiEEMAN. Washington, D. C, vice-presi- dent: Wm. .T. Stewakt, II Hamilton Place, Eoom It, Hoston. Mass., secretary: H. U. Beatty, Oil City. Pa., treasurer. Tvventv-first annual meeting at Washington, D. C, August 15-18, 1905. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., Match, 1906 Ale.\ MciNTiioMEKv, Naiiclv, Mass., president; W)i. .J Stewaut, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Ma s., secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibi'ion at Boston. 1900. Petei! Fishek, lOllis. ^lass., president; Albert M. Heer, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition, Philadel- phia, Pa., November, 1905. Fbed. H. Lemon, Richmond, Ind., secretary. SPECIAL CONVENTION NUMBER AIGIST 12. SEND ADVTS. NOW. THE CARNATION. Trouble with Carnations. ED. American" Florist ;— For the past month and np to the present time I have been greatly troubled by my carnations going- to sleep soon after being cut; in some cases the blooms having a curled appearance when cut. The ■ benches are filled with four parts soil and one part rotted cow manure. Before placing soil in the benches last fall, I put on a coating of manure taken from a mushroom bed, and -about five weeks ago placed about thirty pounds of bone meal in a tank containing about SOD gallons of water. I used this liquid on the benches when dry, some receiving perhaps two appli- cations before I noticed anything wrong with the blooms. Previous to the use of bone meal, I had applied a weak solution of manure water about once in ten days. My greenhouse is 22x100 feet and has plenty of ventilation. There are three raised benches, each five feet wide, containing' sandy sod loam, very porous. The plants have always been healthy and at present are making a very strong and healthy growth. Is it a case of too much bone meal or manure at roots ? Would a solution of nitrate of soda, using about one pound to 100 gallons of water, applied occasionally in the spring, be too strong? Enquirer. As near as I can judge, it appears to me that the principal cause of the trouble is due to having applied the liquid when the soil was too dry. At this time of the year, when the soil is thoroughly netted with roots, the assimi- lation by the plants of any manure applied to them is very rapid, and it is an easy matter to overdo it, particu- larly if the beds are at all dry when applying it. It is always safest to give them a watering with clear water a few hours previous to the application of the manure. Allowing the beds to dry out too much will also cause the blooms to curl up in this way. Referring to the placing of bone nieal in water and applying the liquid to the plants, I am doubtful whether the plants receive any benefit at all from this operation, experience having taught us that what nutrition there is in bone meal for the plant, when mixed in the soil, does not become available until the decomposition of the bone meal. I am not in favor of using manure at bottotns of benches in the manner stated at planting time, preferring all parts of the- compost thoroughly incorporated together, but I do not think the present trouble is due to this, because it would have appeared earlier in the season. Referring to the solution of nitrate of soda, one pound to 100 gallons of water, this is a strong dose and care will have to be exercised in using it. - Nitrate of soda is a highly concentrated chemical, very quick in action, but not possessing much lasting qualities. It is most use- ful for hastening a crop to maturity, but where a continuous, steady crop is the main thing, as with carnations, nitrate of soda acts too quick. C. W. Johnson. American Carnation Society. We are in receipt of the preliminary list of prizes of the American Carna- tion Society's annual exhibition, to be held at Boston, Mass., January 24 and 25, igo6. The following is the list of prizes offered so far : Class A — Open to all -varieties, seed- lings or standard sorts. Best vase 100 blooms white. Daybreak shade of pink, Lawson shade of pink, Scott shade of pink, scarlet, crimson, yellow varie- gated, white variegated, and any other colors, nine sections, first prize in each $10, second prize $6. Class B — Open to all varieties dis- seminated prior to Jan. i, 1904. Best vase fifty blooms white, Da3'break shade of pink, Lawson shade of pink, Scott shade of pink, scarlet, crimson, vellow variegated, white variegated, and any other color, nine sections, first prize in each $5, second prize $3. Class C — Open to all varieties dis- seminated prior to July i, 1903. Best A-ase /twenty-five blooms white. Day- break shade of pink, Lawson shade of pink, Scott shade of pink, scarlet, crim- son, 3'ellow variegated, white variegated, and any other color, nine sections, first prize in each $3, second prize $1.50. Class D — Best vase of 100 blooms, any variety, any color, the Lawson gold medal ; second, the Lawson silver medal ; third, the Lawson bronze medal. Class E — Open to all varieties of car- nations not yet disseminated. Best vase of fifty blooms, the S. A. F. silver medal; second, the S. A. F. bronze medal. The variety to be in all cases of American origin. Judges are to re- serve awards in this class if in their The American Florist. Jtily 2g, opinion the exhibits are not worthy of the medals. Class F — Best general display of com- mercial carnations. No restrictions as to color — but variety must have been disseminated prior to April i, 1905. Fifty blooms to be shown to a vase, and display not to exceed twenty varieties. Vases from this collection not allowed to compete in any other class. First prize $50, second $30, third $20. Class G — Best collection of carna- tions, four varieties of twenty-five blooms each, shown in separate vases, seedlings or named sorts, no restrictions as to color. Prize, silver cup valued at $25, offered by A. H. Hews & Com- pany, Cambridge, Mass. For further particulars address Sec- retary Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Care in Late Summer. This is the time for the plants to make a rapid growth. To encourage this growth and to keep the plants in a healthy state constant watchfulness is necessary. The shoots should be kept tied up regularly as they may need it. A little neglect in caring for this part of the work very quickly lowers the standard of a house of plants. The stems get crooked and if left too long it is impossible not to damage a number of them while getting them back in place. Active growth also brings with it an abundance of side shoots, and suckers from the stool. These must be removed quickly. The quality of the blooms depends greatly on this being done at the right time, especially so during the next week or two, so as to time the growth to form the bud at its proper season. Copious syringings should be given the plants two or three times a day on hot days, particular pains being taken to get well underneath the foliage to dislodge any red spider. Also syringe the tips of the growing shoots occasion- ally to keep them free from thrip, which is very apt to be troublesome.. Pay close attention to the condition of the soil in the beds. Do not allow it to get very dry before watering or to become very wet through constant syringing. We often find the beds look wet enough on the surface, but on dig- ging down present a different condition entirely. To avoid this it is necessary to make an occasional examination. Frequent dustings of tobacco dust or spraying with tobacco water should be used to keep the black and green aphis in check. This with ample ventilation day and night are the principal things in caring for the plants during the next two or three weeks. The early planted stock can now be given a mulch of well rotted cow ma- nure. Before putting it on, go over the beds and loosen up the surface of the soil a little, but not enough to disturb the roots. A sprinkling of bone meal should be put on, then it is ready for the mulch of cow manure, which should not be too green or wet when applied. If put on in this condition it forms a crust on the surface, preventing light and air from penetrating the soil and drying it out as it should do. Do not put on a very thick mulch at one time in order to save doing it again later in tlie season. The safest plan is to cover the beds with about an inch of the material at this time, then go over them again later and mulch any parts of the beds that have become bare. Any late varieties that are not planted by now should be put into permanent quarters without delay. Any plants intended for single stem pot plants should be shifted as they require it. Exhibition specimen plants and standards can have their shoots pinched out once more. The same can be done with plants being grown in 8-inch to lo-inch pots for market purposes. These plants should also be staked out and the shoots protected to prevent their getting broken. As soon as the pots are well filled with roots a I Wm. F. Gude. Former Pi-esident ol the S. A. F. weak application of liquid manure should be given about once a week. C. W. Johnson. Miners Two. George E. Wyman and Charles H. Vick passed through Chicago last week enroute to their homes at Rochester, N. Y., returning from the Tonopah, Gold- field and Bull Frog mining regions of Nevada, where they have spent several months prospecting. Mr. Vick is well known to the trade in connection with the seed firm of that name at his home town, and Mr. Wyman is equally prom- inent in nursery lines, being connected with the Chase Brothers Company, of Rochester. The returning miners report having met with considerable success, and were heavily burdened with samples from their claims. The Wyman-Vick Mining Company is the result of this trip to the west, and the principals of the firm are very hopeful as to the outlook. Mr. Vick, who claims to be the pioneer florist of Nevada, states that there are many good opportunities for the trade in the mining country, mentioning Reno and Goldfield as affording good fields. While in that section he operated in this line to some extent, having plants and flowers shipped from Burlingame, Cal., and found considerable profit in the venture. Water, however, is a very scarce commodity out there and it was found very difficult to keep some of the plants alive for any considerable time. Kentias proved especially difficult to handle, while Ficus elastica and Arau- caria excelsa gave fair satisfaction. Messrs. Vick and Wyman expect to return to their mining labors in the fall and the former will arrange for increased business in flowers and plants in that section. Horticulture In Earlr Cblcago. Edgar Sanders has a vivid recollection of the early days of horticulture in Chi- cago. Of Dr. Egan, a pioneer in garden- ing in this city, he says : "I vividly recall old Dr. Egan and his great con- tributions to the early gardening of Chi- cago, for he was in full vigor on my arrival in the city, in 1857. Both the homestead of the genial old doctor, out on the west side, and Egandale, on the south side, much of which is now in the south side parks, were efforts of magni- tude in the way of extensive planting. They were like baronial estates, an ideal which seemed to be the aim of a good many of the merchant princes of that day. "The Wilsey gardens I do not recol- lect, but the Egan garden was unique, unlike any other in the city. The home- stead of Dr. W. B. Egan was bounded by Congress and Sangamon, Van Buren and Morgan streets. No common board fence surrounded it, but elegant clipped hedges bordered the whole estate. There was a still larger block, diagonally north- west bounded by Van Buren, Jackson, Sangamon and Aberdeen streets, devoted to small fruits, vegetables and a trial nursery. The homestead lot I remember had two main entrances from the Van Buren street corner, with walks curving toward the dwelling. The sides of these walks were formed by dwarf, well- clipped hedges. A central circle of flow- ers in front of the house had what was rare then, and is now — the old box edg- ing — as a border. On each side of this, again, were other beds, with low, clipped hedges as borders. "The old gardener, 'Tom,' who came to this country about 1850, whose name was Thomas Keenan, was an original, shrewd man, uneducated, who here reigned supreme. I have had a comical account of his eccentricities from the son of his old employer, W. C. Egan, of Highland park, who is a modern edition in a horticultural way of what the good old doctor was long ago. "Egandale, in Hyde Park, skirted what is now Drexel boulevard, extending east to near Lake avenue. The design was magnificent, and tens of thousands of shrubs and trees were planted there. It was a wonder of the time and place. Although the doctor was not an expert in up-to-date, scientific horticulture, he would have got there in time, and de- serves honorable mention as a pioneer gardener." In the Stage Coach Days. Edgar Sanders, of Chicago, tells of some of the trials florists were put to before railroads and lightning express transportation became general. "I recall exhibiting for a gardener at the Chis- wick flower show in England," he said, "and being present at a breakfast with old Dr. Lindley. To get to the show I had to travel 20 miles on top of a stage coach and all the way I had to hold up in the air an orchid I was tak- ing. It was a stanhopea, and flowered from the bottom of the basket so I could not set it down. But I was a proud lad in those days." igo5. The American Florist. WASHINGTON, D, C The Florists' Convention City, August 15, 16, 17 and 18, 1905. Former Pres. Gude on Convention Plans. Every detail of the forthcoming con- vention programme is up-to-date and a grand success is assured. All we want now is the florists to come en masse and let us "show them." Matters are now well in hand, the programme is about take part in it, and those who accompany them. The grounds of the Analostan Gun club have been secured for the occasion. They are most favorably sit- uated within twenty minutes of Conven- tion hall, easily accessible by street car. Z. D. Blackistone will have charge of S 1b^ .M^^iL. w n^ ^ ^p^ ^-^ ^1^ „ , ^^mm VIEW ON THE CAPITOL GROUNDS, WASHINGTON, D. C. laid out and ample provision has been made for a celebration such as has never been excelled, and seldom equaled. I have lived in Washington some thirty odd years, and have never seen it finer than at present. From the time that the visiting florists and their ladies reach Washington until they take the train or boat for home, we hope to keep every moment pleasantly and profitably occu- pied. A few of the events that will be on the programmfe may here be enumer- ated: There will be carriage and auto- mobile rides for the ladies about the city proper and through the world-famed Rock Creek park, luncheon to be served enroute and a reception and entertain- ment in the Library of Congress, the finest building on earth, from the cafe of which one of the most magnificent views imaginable may be had of the city of Washington, the Soldiers' Home in the distance, naval observatory, the beautiful placid waters of the Potomac river, the historic city of Alexandria, the magnificent Virginia hills, the world- famed Arlington National cemetery, the old Lee estate, Fort Meyer, and 100 interesting places. We are also promised a band concert by the Marine band of seventy pieces. Bowling, as usual, will be taken care of in the most up-to-date manner. Numerous valuable prizes to be con- tested for are already in hand, both for ladies and gentlemen, and the superin- tendent of the culinary department has promised that no one taking part in these exercises shall go hungry or thirsty. The gentlemen in charge of the prize shooting contest has given assurance that nothing will be lacking to make it eventful for all those who may this event, which fact alone should be enough to assure success. Special arrangements have been made in the various departments of the gov- ernment, to show particular attention to all members wearing the S. A. F. badge, so in whatever department one may be interested, he may rest assured every- thing will be done to impart information. The United States propagating gardens have_ many new and interesting plants. Special guides will be in attendance to show and explain the method of green- house building and the planting and growing of flowers. The White House greenhouses adjoining are also very interesting. At the agricultural depart- ment there will be enough to keep those interested busy for weeks. Many other interesting places are also to be found, and I promise that every florist will find it much to his advantage to attend at the Washington convention, with the assurance from the Washington florists that when he goes home he will feel that whatever cost may have been incurred was money and time well spent. On Friday evening, July 14, we were visited by the ever-popular Phil Haus- wirth, of Chicago. Wm. F. Gude. Public Buildings. THE CAPITOL. Unique in its commanding greatness, the national capitol is an object of affec- tion and admiration to Washington resi- dents and visitors. From its throbbing vitals, where heat and light are gener- ated, upward through its halls of fame and statesmanship to its matchless dome, where armed Liberty keeps vigil, it inspires stirring memories. The wisest, bravest and best of the nation have walked there, and many of them have there raised voices in eloquent appeal for liberty and justice. The length of the capitol, from north to south, is 751 feet 4 inches, and its width, east to west, 350 feet. The area covered by the build- ing is 153,112 square feet. The southeast cornerstone of the orig- inal building was laid September 18, 1793, by President Washington, with Masonic ceremonies. The north wing was finished in 1800 and the south wing in 1811. August 24, 1814, the interior of both wings was destroyed by fire, set by British troops. The cornerstone of THE CAPITOL, WASHINGTON, D. C. The American Florist. July 2g, the extension was laid July 4, 1851, by President Fillmore, Daniel Webster officiating as orator. This work was carried forward under the direction oi Thon«i.s U. Walter as architect till 1865, whe./ he resigned, and it was completed under the supervision of Edward Clark. The material used in the walls is white marble, quarried at Lee, Mass., and the marble in the columns is from the quarries at Cockeysville, Md. The original dome was of wood, covered with copper. The present structure of cast iron was completed in 1865, the entire weight of iron used being 8,909,200 pounds. The center section of the build- ing, beneath the dome, is constructed of sandstone, and to preserve it and make it conform in appearance to the marble of the wings, it is necessary every few years to paint it. The bronze statue of Liberty which surmounts the dome is nineteen feet six inches high, and weighs 14,985 pounds; it was set in place December 2, 1863. A full sized model of this statue may be seen in the National museum, on the mall. Bolts of lightning frequently strike the dome and lightning-points have been placed on the statue. Several years ago, when the statue was being cleaned, it was discovered that several of these points had been destroyed and that one of the feathers of the head- dress also showed the effects of a bolt of lightning. All know that the capitol contains the hall of the house of repre- sentatives and the senate chamber, but it may be a surprise to some to learn that it contains a total of 430 rooms, mainly devoted to office, committee and storage purposes. In the stone terraces of the west front the north and south ends are a large number of flower beds, which are planted with a variety of flowering and foliage plants. At present these beds present a fine appearance; the beds of red cannas being very noticeable. Beneath these terraces are the rooms of the heating and lighting plants, com- mittee rooms, workshops and storage rooms. It will then be seen that the capitol is a great object lesson, not only in statecraft, sculpture and painting, but in the mechanical arts as well. The National Statuary Hall of the capitol, was once the hall of the house of representatives. In 1864, at the sug- gestion of Representative Morrill, of Vermont, later for many years a sen- ator, the room was set apart as a national statuary hall. Each state has the right to have placed therein the statues of two chosen sons. Most of the older states have already taken the space assigned them; others have fur- nished one statue, and some have none. A recent acquisition is a fine statue of the late Senator John J._ Ingalls, of Kansas. The state of Illinois established a precedent by placing there the statue of an honored daughter, Frances E. Willard. There are in the capitol many fine paintings which portray the nation's struggles and triumphs on land and sea, and which, viewed in their order, are, aside from their artistic merits, lessons in history. The grounds of the capitol have an area of about forty-seven acres, and the plateau on which the building stands is eighty-eight feet above the level of the Potomac. It was the belief of the foun- ders that the city would spread east- ward from the capitol. It is probable that for this' reason the building was erected to front the east. Contrary to expectations, the center of population and improvement has moved steadily west and northwest, and by far the largest number of those who approach the capitol get their first view from these directions. Elaborate bedding work is not practiced on the grounds, but there are many fine flowering shrubs and perennials. The yuccas, here illus- trated, were photographed this season. There is a fine assortment of trees, including many noble specimens of American, English and Dutch elms; Magnolias macrophylla, cordata and grandiflora ; pin and other oaks ; catal- pas, lindens, ash, purple and white beeches, Platanus orientalis and maple. The work on the capitol and grounds is managed by a superintendent appointed by the President. Elliott Woods is the incumbent. He has gen- eral supervision of the building and grounds, the capitol police force and other employes. The capitol police force numbers about seventy-five men, doing duty in three shifts of eight hours each. They are very courteous men, ready and willing to give strangers necessary information. They are not, however, detailed to act as I guides to visitors. That work is performed by men licensed for the pur- pose, but who are not on the capitol payroll. THE CONGRESSIONAL LIBRARY. The Library of Congress, 1,270 feet east of the capitol, is a wonderful crea- tion of art. The building occupies three and three-fourths acres upon a site ten acres in extent. It has three stories, with a dome; the floor space is nearly eight acres ; there are about forty-five miles of shelving holding about 1,500,000 books and pamphlets, and it is estimated that additional shelving could be placed to accommodate 4,000,000 volumes. The cost of the building, with site, was over $6,500,000. The Library of Congress is conceded to be the finest library build- ing in the world, and contains the larg- est collection of any library on the western hemisphere. It must be seen to be appreciated, and even then one can- not comprehend it all, except by repeated visits. Books cannot be taken from the library, except by members of congress, but the public has access to the reading rooms. S. E. Mount Vernon. A sketch of the capital city of the nation would be incomplete without mention of the spot which was the home of its illustrious founder, and where his revered ashes repose. Mount Vernon is in Virginia, sixteen miles below Wash- ington, on a beautiful site overlooking the Potomac river, and the trip from the city can be made either by steamboat or trolley line. The house was built in 1743 by Lawrence Washington and the estate named Mount Vernon, in honor of the English Admiral Vernon, under whom Lawrence Washington had served. After the death of Lawrence and his daughter, the estate was inherited by his half-brother George. Taking up his resi- dence there soon after his marriage, he lived the peaceful life of a well-to-do farmer until called to the stirring con- flict which marked the birth of a nation that will ever approach his sepulchre with reverence. There are many large and beautiful trees on the Mount Vernon estate, and a profusion of boxwood about the garden, it being the aim of those in charge to keep both house and grounds as near as possible in the same condition as they were when Washington lived. Carpet bedding is not attempted. In the beds which are bordered with boxwood sim- ple, old-fashioned flowers are grown. In connection with the garden there are several greenhouses where cut flowers and pot plants are grown and sold to visitors. The mansion contains very many memorials of Washington and of noted men who were his contemporaries or associates. Near the new tomb a num- ber of trees have been planted from time to time by persons of national and inter- national reputation. One of the inter- esting relics in the house is the key of the Bastille, the French prison, the fall of which is still annually celebrated by many of the French people. The key was sent to General Washington by La Fayette. S. E. Colorado Springs, Colo. — Director Perkins, of the Burlington road, has given the famous "garden of the gods," worth $250,000, to Colorado Springs for park purposes. Nashville, Tenn. — Charles Kessler, the landscape gardener of Kansas City, Mo., and manager of the Kansas City flower show, was here recently looking over the ground for the new Vanderbilt campus. THE HOME OF -WASHINGTON. Mt. Vernon-on-the-Potomao, Va. igo5. The American Florist. WITH THE GROWERS Bassett & Washburn, Hinsdale, 111. Foreman Andrew Benson, of the above firm is a busy man these days. Besides the extensive planting operations, a great deal of vifork is going on around the F. R. Plerson Co., Scarboro, N. Y. Before sailing for Europe, June 17, I visited the F. R. Pierson Company's places at Tarrytown and Scarboro, N. Y. Mr. Pierson knew of my coming, met me at Tarrytown and took me on to Scarboro. What a change recent years have wrought in this delightful spot. PACKING ROOM OF THE THOMPSON CARNATION CO., JOLIET, ILL., JUNE 21, 1906. place. New houses are being completed, old ones torn out, and ten boilers are being installed in a central boiler house; steam-fitters are working on the new piping system and altogether a large force of men is employed, and things in general will soon take on a different appearance. The new 600-foot rose houses are planted and all stock is grow- ing well. Chrysanthemum plants are staked and are in first-class shape. This firm has done a large plant business this season and enjoys an enviable reputation among the trade. Wietor Brothers. Chicago. The work of planting at Wietor Brothers' ranges is well in hand and stock indoors and out is in fine shape generally. Carnations in bench, both pot and field grown, are standing up well. Those in field, about twelve acres, are of good size and strength except a few in lower ground where water did some damage. Foreman Psenicka is espe- cially proud of three iso-foot houses of new Richmond roses, planted May 27, which certainly are fine. There are about 5,000 in the lot, I,S00 of _ which are grafted stock, the rest on their own roots. About 300 plants imported from Germany are now looking well although they arrived in rather bad shape. New Kaiserin planted the middle of May promise a large cut. Roses, generally, both in young and replanted stock, are in fine growing condition, and already young stock of Liberty, Meteor, Ameri- can Beauty, Bride and Kaiserin is being cut. About 100,000 chrysanthemums in sev- enty-five varieties, are being grown this year. Some of the new varieties are Jennie Nonin, Clementine Tousett and Roi d'ltalie. A bench of Major Bofmaffon is well advanced, and Pacific and Polly Rose are doing nicely. This is the best season this firm has ever had in chrysanthemum plants, and they could have used many more, having sold entirely out early in the season. When I last visited it there were but four houses, 20x300 feet, surrounded by a wilderness. Now there are many more 300-foot houses and the wilderness is transformed into a beautiful nursery ground. Mr. Pierson does not grow his stock in the old-fashioned way, in long rows and in blocks. The trees and shrubs are planted here and there in little groups so as to bring out the most pleasing effects. The drives are laid off in curves and hedged. At every turn a new group of specimens meets the eye. The com- mercial advantage of this is readily seen when it is known that the place is on tihe main road from New York to Albany, and along this route up the Hudson river are the finest estates in the country. The owners driving past see what they want, not in long rows so that they would have to imagine artistic results, but grouped for the best effect. Mr. Pierson's methods have opened my eyes to the possibilities of the nursery business in other places. If, instead of consigning it to some out of the way corner, nursery stock is grown and presented to the public in this man- ner, I am sure it would be no trouble to sell many dollars' worth every year at a good profit. Among the attractive specimens are the many varieties of Japanese maples and the Colorado spruce. We glanced in at the ends of the many long green- houses filled with American Beauty roses. They were cutting from both old and new plants, but in a short time the old ones were all to be replaced with new. We_ noticed the entire absence of weeds inside as well as outside. We next came to the model house of which I had read so much and was anxious ta see. A level piece of ground is the site of this house. It is 60x300 feet, equal to nine houses 20x100 feet. Instead of using a gutter or plate, as is the usual custom, bent glass is substituted and the water is allowed to run off to the ground and is carried away in a large sewer. Almost the entire structure is of galvan- ized iron. There are small wooden sash bars on the iron bars, just enough to hold the glass. From the inside the only wood visible is in the doors, one at each end and one at each side. The walls are built of concrete. This house will be used the coming winter for carnations exclusively, mostly the newer varieties. THE TARRYTOWN PLANT. We next made our way to the Tarry- town greenhouses, where the center of attraction was the Tarrytown fern, the new Nephrolepis Piersoni elegantissima, which is a sport from the N. Piersoni. To my mind this is the most beautiful fern in commerce. Before coming here I had not thought of buying any new ferns, but I could not leave without mak- ing a purchase of several sizes. Mr. Pierson told me there is no secret abotlt its culture. It requires lots of air, plenty of room and good, rich soil, but room and air are the principal requirements. There are hundreds and thousands here SYRINSA CHINENSIS AT THE ARNOLD ARBORETUM. 6 The American Florist. July 2g, in all sizes up to lO-incli pots, the latter very fine specimens. Many of the best ones were grown suspended from the greenhouses in the full sun, where one plant was not allowed to touch another. Of all my visits to my brother florists, one of the most profitable and delightful was this trip to Tarrytown and Scar- boro. W. W. Coles. > The Stories Billy Heard. In its issue of last week, a western trade paper regales its readers with an assortment of short stones, written by one who signs himself Billy— evidently one of the few who have made the defamation of floriculture their favorite pastime. Very likely he is the one who, overjoyed to meet you, cordially extends his hand for a friendly shake, but is ever ready as soon as you are out of sight to hack at your reputation, to assail your character. He delights in "having heard" stories, calculated to blacken the names of his best friends, and has the shameful hardihood to have these fabrications published, but lacks the courage to sign his name, the manli- ness to replace the "i-1-1" in Billy with the letters that belong there. I shall here only deal with the first one of the stories Billy has heard, hot being directly interested in any of the others. Horticulture in Billy's "certain large city" is indeed laid low, being in the hands of carpenters, boiler makers and cowboys, while the florist, "the real thing," is "under the influence" ten hours out of the twenty-four, and the writer of cultural teachings an erst- while cashier in a hotel bar, recruited into the ranks of florists from that walk in hfe. One might let it go at that and leave poor old horticulture in that ' cer- tain large city" to the mercy of its cow- boys, were it not for the fact that we here in Chicago also have a writer of cuUural teachings, who was once a cashier in a hotel bar. Knowing this man, as I do, I feel certain that to him the mere thought of being mistaken for the gentleman Billy refers to would be most distasteful. Being of a retired nature, disinclined to form acquaint- ances, socially awkward and shy, not at all given to vaunting speech or hanker- -ing for a place close to the drum corps, it may reasonably be supposed that" Uit little of his past and present doings is known. In an endeavor to undo pos- sible mischief and to guard against a misplacement of identity, I will state a few facts, which will make it plain that this man, unlike the one in BiU/s story, has not been recruited into the ranks of florists from a gang of men employed in a hotel bar. This writer of cultural teachings— the one here in Chicago— has done garden- ing from his boyhood up, went through a regular course of apprenticeship and stuck to his trade all his lifetime, never missing a chance to gather knowledge, and— unlike Billy's "real thing"— has never been "under the influence" a single hour in all his life. Long before he ever had seen a hotel bar had he become well known among well-to-do, prominent people of this and adjoining states as a capable and competent gardener, well fitted to be entrusted with the planning and laying out of private and public grounds, the construction and manage- ment of conservatories and forcing- houpes. He was given full charge of hundreds of men and teams in the mak- ing of some of the finest private grounds to be found to-day in Illinois and Wis- consin, of which I will name the follow- ing estates: Captain Thomas Parker, 123 acres on the shore of Lake Ocono- mowoc, Wis.; F. W. Matthieson, mil- lionaire zinc manufacturer and brother of the late sugar king, at La Salle, 111., eighteen acres; Jared Gage, banker. Lakeside, seventeen miles north of Chi- cago, thirty-five acres; also the home grounds of Allen Pinkerton, father of William Pinkerton, at 554 West Monroe street, and those of Potter Palmer, 100 Lake Shore drive, Chicago. Fully ten years before this man set foot into any hotel bar, he as one of the foremen in charge of a gang of men with friend Strombach, now consulting head gardener of Lincoln park, as a comrade and in a similar position, con- verted Chicago's old cemetery into Lincoln park, and he it was, having been called by Potter Palmer from Lincoln park, who turned a valueless swamp into the highest-priced residence prop- erty in Chicago by filling in, grading and laying out the building sites all along Lake Shore drive, now occupied by the palatial residences of such men as Franklin McVeagh, Robert Lincoln, Potter Palmer and others. How did this man ever get into a hotel bar as cashier? I will tell you. As gardener in charge of Mr. Palmer's superb collection of plants— probably the finest in the west at that time— a position he held for over fifteen years, he went up to the roof of the tall con- servatory one bitterly cold night to replace a broken pane of glass, fell and sustained injuries which disabled him, for the time being, from attending to his duties as gardener. Mr. Palmer per- sonally took him to his hotel, the Palmer house, in his carriage, and a few days later, after the gardener got on his feet again, installed him as cashier at the bar and billiard room. All this time, however, and until he was fully able to again take up his active labors as gar- dener, he had full charge and the over- seeing of Mr. Palmer's grounds and conservatory, and never ceased to be a gardener. This man, long before he was a cashier in a hotel bar, was one of the nine men who started the Chicago Flor- ists' Club, was one of the first subscrib- ers to the first trade paper in America the American Florist, and watched with interest the beginning of Chicago's cut flower commission business, the first buying and selling at Mr. Vaughan's little store at 42 La Salle street. All this long before Billy begged a drmk from him at the Palmer house bar. Feed W. TiiMMtt. The Society of American Florists. CONVENTION VISITORS. In order to facilitate the management in their arrangements for the entertain- ment of the visitors to the S. A. F. con- vention, it is respectfully requested, I. — That all ladies contemplating coni- ing will kindly send in at once their names to Mrs. Joseph R. Freeman, chairman ladies' entertainment commit- tee. 2. — That all teams or individuals wish- ing to enter the bowling contest will send in their names to William H. Earnest, Station M, Washington, D. C, chairman committee on bowling. 3. — That ladies wishing to enter ladies' bowHng contest will send in names to F. H. Kramer. 4. — That all wishing to enter shoot- ing contest will send in names to Z. D. Blackistone, corner Fourteenth and H streets, chairman committee on shooting. , Peter Bisset. department of plant registration. Richard F. Gloede, Evanston, 111., submits for registration seedling ger- anium Mrs. Richard F. Gloede. Flower semi-double, very large; color, rose . pink; foliage dark green, zoned; growth exceedingly strong; tested three years. Edward Amerpohl, of Janesville, Wis., submits for registration Nephrolepis Amerpohli, sport of Nephrolepis Pier- soni ; has the compactness of N. Piersoni elegantissima and resembles it closely except that the pinnules are again cut and subdivided until the frond has the appearance of a piece of lace-work. Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y. PRELIMINARY PROGRAMME. We are in receipt of the preliminary programme of the twenty-first annual meeting' and exhibition of the Society of American Florists, to be held at "Wash- ington, D. C, August 15-18 inclusive. The meetings will be held at Carroll Hall, G street, between Ninth and Tenth streets, N. W. The exhibition will be held at the National Rifles Armory, G street, be- tween Ninth and Tenth streets, N. W. TRANSPORTATION. A reduced rate of one and one-third fare, on the certificate plan, for the round trip, having been secured from all rail- road and steamship lines in the United States represented in the trunk line and passenger committees, the following di- rections are submitted for the guidance of members: 1. Tickets aX full fare for the going journey may be secured within three days (exclusive of Sunday) prior to and during the first day of the meeting. The advertised dates of the meeting are from August 15 to August 18, consequently you can obtain your ticket not earlier than August 11, nor later than August 16.* Be sure that, when purchasing your going ticket, you request a "certificate." Do not make the mistake of asking for a "re- ceipt." ., , ^ 2. Present yourself at the railroad sta- tion for ticket and certificate at least thirty minutes before the departure of train. ,, ^ 3. Certificates are not kept at all sta- tions. If you inquire at your station you will find out whether certificates and through tickets can be obtained to place of meeting. If not, agent will inform you at what station they can be obtained. Tou can purchase a local ticket thereto, and there take up a certificate and through ticket. 1 i. On your arrival at the meeting, present your certificate at once to Sec- retary Stewart, accompanied by a fee of twenty-five cents, who will return the certificate to you after it has been duly validated, for return journey. No re- fund of fare will be made on account of failure to have certificate validated. 5. It has been arranged that the spe- cial agent of tlie Trunk Line Association will be in attendance to validate certifi- cates on August 16, 17 and -18. If you follow the above instructions, and your certificate is duly validated, you will be entitled up to August 22, to a continuous passage ticket to your desti- nation by the route over which you make the going journey, at one-third the lim- ited fare. PAYING DUES. Members who have attended previous conventions and know something of the discomforts of waiting in line for an op- portunity to pay assessments and pro- cure badges do not need to be reminded to forward their dues to the secretary in advance and thereby contribute to their own comfort and facilitate the sec- retary's work. Dues cannot be paid while meetings are in progress, and ap- plicants will be demanding attention be- fore the opening session on the morning of the first day, the possession of a badge and membership receipt for 1905 being absolutely necessary before any in- *Exoept from stations from which It is possible to reach the place of meeting by noon of August 17, tickets may be sold for morning trains of that date. zgos. The American Florist. dividual can sign the roll book and re- ceive invitation cards for any entertain- ments provided. On receipt of $3.00 from those who have paid membership dues for 1904, and $5.00 for all others, certifi- cate and badge for 1905 will be mailed promptly from the secretary's oiHce. Pre- serve your certificate and bring it to the convention with you. The secretary's address is 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass. THE TRADE EXHIBITION. The trade exhibition will be, as here- tofore, a prominent feature in the con- vention. Growers of plants, seeds, bulbs, shrubs and trees, 'dealers in florists' sup- plies, greenhouse requisites, building ma- terial for greenhouse construction, heat- ing apparatus, etc., can here meet the best buyers in the horticultural profes- sion, and no better opportunity for di- recting attention to the special merits of their goods can be found. Attention of exhibitors and other par- ties interested is particularly called to the new system of judging, whereby the duties of the judges are limited to the consideration and making of awards to novelties and improved devices only. Exhibitors are required to make pre- vious entry of all such exhibits with the superintendent in writing. Full rules and regulations, together with diagrams of the exhibition hall, may be obtained from Geo. H. Cooke, superintendent, Con- necticut avenue and L street, Washing- ton, D. C, to whom all applications for space should be made as early as pos- sible, as space is already largely dis- posed of. SILVER • MEDAL. A silver medal is offered for the best display of cut flowers in vases. Entries should be made with the superintendent in advance. BULBS FOR TESTING. American growers of any forcing bulbs, plants of seeds hitherto supplied mam- ly from foreign sources, or dealers con- trolling stocks of such goods, are invited, as heretofore, to send samples of their product to the trade exhibition, where they wfll be given space free of charge, provided that they then become the prop- erty of the society for testing purposes as to their forcing qualities, results of said testing and awards for quality to be published the following season. Please make entries with the secretary. EXHIBIT OF DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE. A special display will be made by the Department of Agriculture in Carroll Hall. This feature is expected to be one of the most interesting and instruc- tive ever presented at any S. A. F. con- vention. PROGRAMME. Tuesday, August 15, 2 P. M.— The open- ing session will be devoted to addresses of welcome, the annual address of the president, and report's of secretary, treas- urer state vice-presidents, committees and other ofBcials of the society. Judging Exhibits— Judges will examine and prepare their reports upon the nov- elties and new inventions in the trade exhibition immediately after the close of the opening session. _ „„ „ ,, „, . President's Reception, 7:30 P. M.— This alwavs-popular social feature will be held on Tuesday evening, under the auspices of the Washington Florists' Club. Music and refreshments. Wednesday, August 16, 9:30 A. M.— Fol- lowing reports of judges at the morning session, Wednesday, August 16, the prize essays prepared by members on the sub- ject 'of "The Ideal Employer" will be pre- sented and the awards announced. Meeting Place and Offlcers— The selec- tion of the location of the next meeting (polls open one hour), nomination of oiB- cers and roll-call of states for nomina- tions for state vice-presidents for next year will take place at this session. Lecture— "Work of the Bureau of Plant Industry, TJ. S. Department of Agricul- ture, in its Relation to Floriculture and Horticulture," by B. T. Galloway, chief of bureau, illustrated by stereopticon BowHng Tournament, 2 P. M.— The bowling contests between teams repre- senting the various florists' clubs will take place at the bowling alleys, corner Eighth and E streets. Many valuable trophies have been donated. For instruc- tions as to entries, etc.. address Phil. J. Hauswirth, 227 Michigan avenue, Chi- cago. , . Lecture, 8 P. M. — "The Work of the Bureau of Plant Industry in Encouraging Civic Improvement and the T.<-RChing of , ^%A. ^^^l^'^^^n^^H ^^w m-i- ~^^ T^^^BijC!!)|Bf Kdl^^ T|\i y^i^ki. 4ml^^^H A COSTLY WREATH OF ORCHIDS. By Thos. F. Galvin, Bostou, Mass. Horticulture in the Public Schools," by Miss Susan B. Sipe, Washington, D. C, illustrated by stereopticon slides. Question Box — The question box will be opened after the close of the lecture, and a general discussion will be in or- der upon a number of pertinent subjects, including plants worthy of more general use as summer bedders; handling of car- nations between time of cutting and mar- keting; effect of cold storage in retard- ing peony blooms; should the S. A. F. have a winter meeting or exhibition, and if so, how arranged? Thursday, August 17, 9:30 A. M.— Sub- jects for discussion at the morning ses- sion, Thursday, August 17, will be: "Helps to Floriculture in the South and South- west." The feasibility of preparing a text book of horticulture for dissemina- tion by florists' clubs. Election of Oflioers. 10 A. M. — During the discussion the election of officers for 1905 will take place, the polls being kept open two hours. Question Box — The question box will be opened during the voting. Among the questions already received for discussion at this time is the following: Should this society countenance the substitution of popular appellations for cumbersome and often unpronouncable foreign names of new plant introductions? Hail Association, 2 P. M.— The Flo- rists' Hail Association of America will hold its annual meeting in the convention hall at 2 p. m. Carnation Society, 4 P. M. — The Amer- ican Carnation Society will meet in the convention hall at 4 p. m. Lecture, 8 P. M. — "The Ideal Country Home for the Man with a Long Head and a Short Purse," illustrated by stereopti- con slides. By Oglesby Paul, Philadel- phia. Pa. Friday, August 18 — Friday will be Washington florists' day. Full particu- lars of the programme for this day will be announced later. BeloiTj Wis. — F. F. Manahan had the extetisive decorations for the dinner re- cently given by Fairbanks, IVTorse & Company to their salesmen and super- intendents at the Hotel Hilton, July 19. THE RETAIL TRADE Costly Wreath at Hay Funeral. From Boston one of the handsomest floral offerings at the funeral of John Hay, in Cleveland, was sent. It was the tribute of Spencer Eddy, of the Ameri- can legation at St. Petersburg, who ordered it by cable from Thomas Gal- vin. Blooms of Cattleyas gigas, and Harrisoniffi, Odontoglossum Alexan- dra and Oncidiums varicosum Rogersii were used to make a wreath more than five feet in diameter, containing more than 600 blooms. It was credited by the newspapers with being the largest and choicest wreath ever made up in Boston. Adiantum Faraleyense was used with the orchids. Thomas F. Galvin was the artist New Flower Fashions In London. • Dispatches from abroad say many London hostesses are this season bring- ing the simple life of the country across the thresholds of the London mansion by decking their dining rooms, drawing rooms and stairs for great parties with blossoms that were culled before sunrise in their gardens out of town. The rose reigns supreme, the Crimson Rambler being much used. At a musical party the other day the single word "Silence" was written large in pink roses on a huge mirror, and proved an -effi- cient rebuke to those who would have spoiled the concert by .gossip and ill suppressed laughter. For an American wedding in London nothing but peonies of all shades from the deepest damask red to pink that is almost white were used, interspersed 8' The American Florist. July 2g, -with bunches of smikx. Hydrangeas are in more than usual request this summer. One favorite form of adornment is to wreathe the staircase balustrade with flowers. New York. The market continues dull and unin- teresiting. Arrivals are light, and the demand is lighter. The business of the day is done long before noon, and the hour of closing adopted by the whole- salers for the season might just as well be aifew hours earlier as not. On Mon- day and Tuesday there was a lively demand for lily of the valley and the supply ran somewhat short. Thorley was a very heavy buyer on those days. Part of tbe demand was occasioned by the requirements of florists for pieces on ordek- for the Lamont funeral. Roses are somewhat scarce now, and when good sell readily. Even poor stock finds customers on a fair basis. American Beauty are improving in quality, but their movement is slow in comparison with' roses of the cheaper sorts. Car- nations are scarce, and such as are coming in are, as a rule, small in flower. When fine blooms appear they are snapped up at prices beyond general quo- tations. Lilies are scarce, and command a hi^h price when they are to be had. Liliiim auratum is to be seen in fine quality, and sells well. Sweet peas still flood the market and realize very little in- the way of prices. Many of the arrivals are in poor condition. It seems strange that growers who evidently are careful to properly bunch and arrange these flowers should be careless in the matter of packing. Asters are very plentiful, and the season for them \s only just opening. What they will amount to as a commodity a little later is a problem many wholesalers are try- ing to solve. The prospect is that they will be more plentiful this season than ever before. Dahlias, cornflower, snap- dragon, candy tuft, coreopsis, and other outside flowers are in profusion and move fairly well, although prices, of course, are unquotable, a cleanup on some basis or other being imperative. The Market, July 26. The market to-day remains unchanged, with business lighter if anything. CONVENTION TRANSPORTATION. The transportation committee of the New York Florists' Club has been busy for some days in perfecting arrange- ments for the journey of the New York contingent to the convention at Wash- ington. While the route has not been •decided upon, it is most likely that the party will leave on a special train over the Baltimore & Ohio railroad, August 14] about midday. Secretary Young has already received about fifty intimations from florists that they will join the party. William H. Siebrecht, James Dean and J. G. Esler, with members of their families, Arthur T. Boddington, Alex. J. Guttman and wife, C. H. Totty, R. M. Schultz, Walter F. Sheridan, Frank H. Traendly, P. F. Kessler and wife, J. A. Manda, John Scott and F. R. Pierson are among those who will be of the party. The journey to Wash- ington will be one of the many pleasures of the convention, and under the arrangements to be made by the club non-members will be both privileged and welcome to join the party. Secretary Young is emphatic in his request that intending visitors notify him at once. NOTES. Theo. F. Ehrhardt, of Woodside, L. I., is building three new iron frame green- houses 100 feet long which he will plant with carnations. Two other houses recently built by him are to be planted with smilax. Charles Smith, of Wood- side, will also plant four of his green- houses with smilax this season. The greenhouses of Daniel Creedon, of Woodside, have been rented and will be operated by the Hinode Florist Company, of Whitestone. J. K. Allen, the Twenty-eighth street wholesaler, is taking advantage of the dull season to paint his establishment. Nat Bernstein, the florist, of Seventy- second street and Third avenue, has bought a home in the Bronx. Roman Irwin, of Vaughan's Seed Store, is back from an enjoyable fishing trip to Belgrade Lakes, Me. Steffan & Company have started in the retail florists' business at 228 Flat- bush avenue, Brooklyn. Dr. N. L. Britton, director-in-chief of the New York Botanical Gardens, has returned from Europe. Warren B. Craw, of the Burnham- Hitchings-Pierson Company, sailed for Europe July 2$. The father of Phil. F. Kessler was stricken with paralysis July 17 and is seriously ill. Thomas Young sailed for Europe on the last trip of the Caronia. J. C. Vaughan, president of the S. A. F., is visiting this city. William Duckham, of Madison, N. J., is on a trip to Europe. Visitor : John G. Esler, secretary Florists' Hail Association, Saddle River, N. J. Chicago. THE MARKET. The past week was another afifording the generally fair business that has been experienced thus far in July. It is con- ceded that trade has kept up well for the season and is much better than the corresponding time of last year. Good stock has been scarce, and that which has been received has been handled at fair figures, and good prices now mean more net profit than treble the amount during the winter. With a few excep- tions American Beauty roses have been pretty small, and new stock is short stemmed. This week many of the growers have thrown out the last of their old stock, and not only good but even fair stock of Bride, Bridesmaid and carnations are scarce. About the best seller on the market has been asters. A great many of these are received daily, and the plants will be in full crop within a week. Good stock has sold at $1.50, with a few fancies at $2 and $3. Gladioli continues to come in with prices dropping a little. Aura- tum, Harrisi and longiflorum lilies bring $1.50 per dozen, and lily of the valley continues at the same price. Fewer sweet peas are received, mostly of poorer quality. Good Shasta daisies are plen- tiful, but do not sell well, and have no set market value. NOTES. The high wind of Saturday night, July 22, did considerable damage at the Peter Reinberg ranges. A scaffolding, used in tearing down an old chimney, was blown down and fell on a shed roof, breaking the glass and sash bars of the adjoining house. The plants were not injured. The wind also damaged some of the glass in the north range of old houses. The damage amounted to about $400. N. C. Moore & Company are handling some fine asters, having received a cut of 10,000 on Monday. This is some- what earlier than usual, and Mr. Moore reports that all are cut from a small plot of ground of about one-eighth acre. Miss Moore will start on an extended vacation August I. Several lots of the new Richmond rose have been received this week. While the stem is short as yet, the flower shows good form, and bids fair to be a popular seller in this market. Charles W. McKellar is making some improvements around his store. Among other things a balcony is being added, on which the office will be located, thereby affording more office space. Henry Koropp has recently purchased the retail flower store and conservatory, for many years owned and operated by Albert Fuchs, and located at North Hal- sted street, near Sheridan road. Louis Wittbold reports that his new watering apparatus is gaining favor among the trade. This apparatus _ was described and illustrated in our issue of June 10, page 911. Mrs. Fred StoUery, who has been on a vacation for two weeks, has resumed her duties at the Flower Growers' Mar- ket. P. J. Hauswirth, of the local trans- portation committee, has nothing new to announce regarding convention rates. N. J. Wietor has taken his family to West Bend, Wis., where they will enjoy a few days' outing. Marjorie Bessie Hartshorne is the latest arrival at the Hartshorne home- stead, Joliet. W. E. Lynch, of E. H. Hunt's.^is spending his vacation at Freemont Lake, Mich. F. F. Benthey has returned from a few days' outing trip in northern Illi- nois. D. Wood Brant cut the last of his old stock of carnations July 22. Lawrence P. Kelly's death is recorded in our obituary column. Sylvia dahlias have been sold in this market the past week. Visitors: F. P. Dilger, Milwaukee, Wis. ; George F. Crabb, of Crabb & Hunter, Grand Rapids, Mich.; W. G. Matthews, Dayton, O.; Mr. Faber, of Faber Brothers, Kankakee; J. N. Davis, of Davis Brothers, Morrison; G. Hun- kel, Milwaukee, Wis. Philadelphia. USUAL BUSINESS. There is the usual summer business, the present season differing but little from that of a year ago. The stock of choice flowers is small and there seems to be demand enough to clean up very well. American Beauty are improving a trifle both in quantity and quality, the price tempting the growers to try the market. Those with from IS to l6-inch stems have sold at $1.50 per dozen, which is certainly a high price for the season. A few fair Liberty are coming in, but they lack substance. Carnations are almost out of it, but there are still a few about. Asters are now very pre- sentable and will soon be in stock in all shades. Gladioli are to be had in quan- tity. NOTES. Joseph Stern, of J. Stern & Company, recently returned from his European trip, after being away nearly two 1905- Th E American Florist. 9 months. He has purchased a fine line of novelties, staple goods and florists' sup- plies. The firm will exhibit at the S. A. F. convention in Washington ' next month. Robert Craig & Son are fast getting their affairs into shape to launch their new company, and they hope to begin business under the new regime in the early fall. This will be good news to Mr. Craig's many friends, who will be glad to see him again at the helm. H. H. Battles is busy fitting up his new addition. The extra window will give great opportunity for display and the much needed room obtained will give a chance for decorative features that were not possible before. At the meeting of the creditors of J. Kift & Son held July 21, S. S. Pennock was elected trustee and was directed to continue the business for the present. The next meeting will be held August 7. Robert Crawford is handling some nice stock from his country place. His carnations are looking well in the field, the late rains having done them a world of good. John Westcott had quite a number of the boys at his Waretown clubhouse the past week. The fishing is now fine in the bay and all hands had excellent kick. Pennock Brothers are making im- provements to the conservatory in the rear of the store. Store alterations are now in order. K. WashlDSfton. Trade continues dull, the hot wave of the past week being severe and the peo- ple in a chronic state of trying to keep cool. Funeral work is about all there is to keep things moving. The growers are busy with repairing and prepara- tions to receive field stock. The heat terminated for the time being on July 20 with a great downpour of rain, and rain also fell on July 22. In consequence, field carnations and other stocks are growing well, the danger now being that they may get too much of a good thing. PRESIDENT VAUGHAN's VISIT. President Vaughan, of the S. A. F., paid the city a flying visit the first of this week. It will be remembered that when the executive committee met here in April he was detained in California by the illness of his wife, and consequently this was his first opportunity to view the hall and look over the field. It has been about decided to take additional space for exhibits in the public hall of Masonic Temple, which is just around the cor- ner on F street, from National Rifles Armory. It is proposed to place there on exhibition the cut flowers and other attractions, and as F street is a much frequented thoroughfare, it is believed that the annex will be popular. florists' club meeting. The Florists' Club has been holding weekly meetings of late, which will be continued till the convention goes into history. At the last meeting, July 17, it was i^ecided to have the shoot on Thurs- day, August 17. at the range of the Analoston Gun club, Georgetown, Z. D. Blackistone is chairman of the commit- tee on shooting. Col. Charles S. Brownell, superintend- ent of buildings and grounds, has just submitted his annual report, which con- tains much interesting information about the parks of the city. William R. Smith sailed on the S. S. Numidian July 20 for Glasgow. S. E. Baltimore. AVERAGE TRADE. Trade in cut flowers continues about up to the average of the season, which marks the quietest portion of the year, there being little but funeral and hos- pital demands, both augmented by the violent changes in the temperature. The early part of the week the temperature reached 98° and by Saturday had fallen to 68°. From about the middle of June until July 23 there has scarcely been a day without some precipitation. Out- door crops have not thrived, asters growing yellow and carnation stem-rot prevailing widely on low lands. The outdoor roses are poor in quality and not over-abundant; carnations are not much better, and sweet peas are a thing of the past. Any calls for really good roses cannot be met in this locality. The only product in over-supply is greens, which seems to be pressed upon the mar- ket. Early asters are coming in, but there is not the excess of gladiolus and hardy stock which were features in pre- ceding years. Good progress has been made generally in rose planting and some of the growers have finished this work. Repairs, alterations and additions are now in order. S. A. F. ENTERTAINMENT COMMITTEE. The committee having charge of the arrangements to receive and entertain members of the Society of American Florists who visit Baltimore during or after its sessions in Washington are busily engaged with their preparations. The chairman is Frederick G. Berger, a well known member of the trade. Little publicity has been given to the plans, but it is ascertained that the committee has leased from the authorities for Fri- day of convention week one of the great city excursion boats and will convey the visitors down the river past the historic Fort McHenry and the other defenses of the port; give them a sight of the great industrial works at Sparrow Point and then down the Chesapeake bay to Annapolis, where they will see the old state house built before the Revolution and the magnificent structures which have been erected the past few years for the United States Naval academy In the city, proper provision will be made for drives through Druid Hill, one of the finest, naturally, of American parks, and for inspection of the newer Baltimore. Especial provision will be made for 'the care of ladies accompanying the visitors, and no pains will be spared to make an agreeable impression upon those who favor Baltimore with their presence. NOTES. William McRoberts died last week, aged eighty-six years. He was the father of William McRoberts, Jr., for several years a florist at Govanstown. Two establishments, one in the city and one a few miles out of town, are being publicly offered for sale. S. B. Pittsburg:. MARKET RESTS. During the week the temperature remained up in the nineties, which made the work in the greenhouses and the field extremely trying, yet the sun and heat which caused a great number of fatalities had no terrors for our growers. Business is now down to its annual rest, with no outlook for an awakening for some time to come. Very few good roses are to be had. . Some good white and purple asters, also gladioli, are beginning to appear, and it is difficult to get a sufficient quantity of reasonably good stock to fill the seemingly acci- dental business that straggles in. NOTES. The firm of Geddes & Blind Brothers, Ltd., has been dissolved. Blind Brothers have purchased the interest of Mr. Geddes and hereafter will operate the Fifth street and the Carson street stores under their own name. Howard Carney, P. Demas, Christ Reiger and Billy Lowe have decided to attend the convention. At the present time it looks as though there would be a delegation of twelve to fifteen Pitts- burgers in attendance. H. L. Blind & Brother state that the business at the Fifth street and the Car- ■ son street stores was surprisingly good for their first week under the new title. J. B. Murdoch & Company have their three new houses ready to glaze. They have decided to give all their attention to carnations this year. The east end stores could not effect an agreement for a half-holiday during the week, as they did last year. Nature has again favored the Pitts- burg Rose & Carnation Company in the form of an oil well. Howard Carney is organizing a bowl- ing team to take to Washington. Let other bowlers beware. E. L. McGrath will visit Washington, Philadelphia and New York. Edward McCullough, of the Exchange, will visit New York. Billy Clarke is sight-seeing at Niagara Falls. E. L. M. New Orleans. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING. At the annual meeting of the New Orleans Horticultural Society, July 20, twenty-seven members were present. The following officers were elected : P. A. Chopin, president; Justin St. Mard, vice- president; C. R. Panter and John Eblen, secretary and treasurer, respectively, were re-elected. The treasurer's report, showing a total on hand of $707.25, was accepted. A communication from Charles Weiss, one of the charter members of the society, was read, reminding the members that the organization was effected on August 25, i88s, and that a committee be appointed to make arrange- ments for the celebration of the twen- tieth anniversary on that date. President Papworth appointed the following arrangements committee : Charles Ebele, chairman ; C. E. Barker, John Eblen, Richard Eichling and Emile Valdejo. The chairman of the coming flower show also submitted the premium list. F. C. Chopin and H. A. Despommier were elected members and presented to the society. After the meeting thes member adjourned to the banquet room of Kolb's hotel. Crescent. Milwaukee, Wis. — J. S. Wilson, of Vaughan's Greenhouses, Western Springs, 111., was a recent visitor. Clearwater, Wash. — George Wheel- er's horticultural and garden property has been destroyed by forest fires. Omaha, Neb. — The annual picnic of the Nebraska Florists' Society was held July 27 at Cortland Beach. The pro- gramme included bowling, bathing and dancing. 10 The American Florist. July 2Q, Twenty-first Year, Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, $3.00. SuDBcriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements, on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; $1.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed only on consecutive Inser- tions, &s follows — 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Spade on front pages and back cover page sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net. The advertising Department of the American Floribt is for florists, seedsmen and nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines only. Orders for less than one-half inch space not accepted Advertisements must reach us by Monday to secure insertion in the issue of the same week. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. When sending us change of address^ always send the old address at the same time. THIS ISSUE 40 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. The carnation \ — Trouble with carnations 1 — American Carnation Society 1 Chrysanthemums 2 — Care in late summer 2 A prominent hardy fern man 2 Horticulture in early Chicago 2 Washington, D. C. (illus). 3 — Former Pres. Gude on convention plans (por- trait) 3 — Public buildings (illus.) 3 — Mount Vernon (illus.) 4 Packing room, Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, Ill.dllus.) 5 Syringa Chinensis at Arnold Arboretum (illus.) 5 With the growers .., 5 — Bassett & Washburn, Hinsdale, 111 5 —Wietor Brothers, Chicago 5 —■p. E. Pierson Co. , Scarboro, N.Y 5 The stories Billj; heard 6 Society of American Florists 6 The retail trade 7 —Costly wreath of orchids (illus.) 7 New York 8 Chicago 8 Philadelphia 8 Washington 9 Baltimore 9 Pittsburg 9 New Orleans 9 Convention notes 10 Nation Council of Horticulture 10 Meetings next week 10 Personal 10 Obituary— Louis Siebreoht 10 — Lawrence P. Kelly 10 The seed trade 18 —The bulb crops 18 — Minnesota mushrooms 18 The nursery trade 20 —Western Wholesale Nurserymen 20 St. Paul 20 Our pastimes 23 — At Chicago 22 —Twin City bowlers 22 San Francisco 22 Cincinnati 24 St. Louis 34 Toronto 26 Wm. Doogue has our best thanks for box of excellent petunia blooms. Call up your railway ticket agent on the telephone and ask him about best rates and routes to the convention city. Convention Notes. President Vaughan made official inspection of the Washington tempera- ture July 23 and found it 72°. The local committee offered to reduce it even lower if it was thought advisable, but Mr. Vaughan said no, as it would hardly be safe to bring the delegates from warmer sections into any lower temperature. The spirit in the air at Washington is above all to spare no effort to make all members acquainted and through this promote such cordial good feeling as will make the occasion memorable. The total floor space taken by exhib- itors has so increased that readjustment has been found necessary by Superin- tendent Cook to rightly group the exhibits. _ Visitors will be enabled to see the sights best worth seeing and do so con- veniently. The display of cut blooms of gladioli is expected to be large. The National Council of Horticulture. The committee appointed November last at the World's Fair in St. Louis, Mo., consisting of the following persons, Prof. Samuel B. Green, Prof. L. H. Bailey, J. H. Hale, J. C. Vaughan, Prof. L. R. Taft, J. H. McFarland and H. C. Irish, for the organization of a Horti- cultural Council, met, pursuant to call, July 20, 190S, in Chicago. There were present of the committee above named. Prof. L. H. Bailey, H. C. Irish, Prof. L. R. Taft and J. C. Vaughan, also, by invitation, C. E. Bassett, of the Michi- gan Horticultural Society, and O. C. Simonds and M. Barker, of Chicago. Following a full discussion, the aim, scope and composition of the organiza- tion was adopted as follows : Name. — National Council of Horticul- ture. Objects. — To fraternize and concrete the horticultural interests of North America. To consider the questions of public policy and demonstration which are common to these organizations. To act as a bureau of publicity in the interests of reliable information pertain- ing to horticulture in its broadest sense. Composition. — The membership shall consist of two delegates elected or ap- pointed by each national horticultural society, with nine delegates at large. The council shall elect an executive committee of nine persons, at least five of whom shall be delegates at large. As a basis for the first permanent organization of the council the prelim- inary organization was retained and the following added to the committee, mak- ing the nine delegates at large as fol- lows: Prof. L. H. Bailey, Prof. L. R. Taft, J. H. Hale, W. W. Tracy, Wash- ington, D. C. ; E. J. Wickson, Berkley, Cal. ; W. A. Macoun, Ottawa, Canada; Prof. Samuel B. Green, J. H. McFarland and H. C. Irish. Three of the executive members are to serve one year, three for two years, and three for three years, or until their successors are elected by the council. J. C. Vaughan was retained as chairman pending the final organization, and H. C. Irish as secretary. The first work outlined for the organi- zation was to enlist the active co-opera- tion of the leading national societies on the^ lines named in the objects of the society as above. The secretary was instructed to prepare circular letters placing the matter before such societies at their next annual meetings or through the officers or executive committees. Messrs. Taft, Irish and Bassett were appointed a committee to attend the meeting of the American Pomological Society at Kansas City. The meeting then adjourned subject to call of the chairman in October next, when it is hoped to meet with the Amer- ican Civic Association at Cleveland, Ohio. H. C. Irish, Sec'y. Meetlnjfs Next Week. Detroit, Mich.— Detroit Florists' Club, Cowie building, Farran and Gratiot ave- nues, August 2, at 8 p. m. Hamilton, Ont.— Hamilton Gardeners' and Florists' Club, office of member, August I, at 8 p. m. Holvoke, Mass. — Holyoke Horticul- tural Society, August 2. Indianapolis, Ind. — State Florists' Association i.,f Indiana, Commercial Club rooms, August i, at 7:30 p. m. Lake Geneva, Wis. — The Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Association, rooms of the Lake Geneva News, Aug- ust s, at 8 p. m. Louisville, Ky. — The Kentucky Society of Florists, August i, at 8 p. m. _ Manchester, Mass. — North Shore Hor- ticultural Society, August 4. Milwaukee, Wis. — Milwaukee Florists' Club, Quiet House, corner Broadway and Mason street, August i. Minneapolis, Minn. — Minneapolis Florists' Club, Latham's conservatory, 83 South Tenth street, August 4, at 8 p. m. New Haven, Conn. — New Haven County Horticultural Society, August i. Newport, R. I. — Newport Horticul- tural Society, August 2. Philadelphia, Pa.— Florists' Club of Philadelphia, Horticultural Hall, Broad street, above Spruce, August i, at 8 p. m. Pittsburg, Pa. — Pittsburg and Alle- gheny Florists' and Gardeners' Club, 422 Sixth avenue, August l, at 8 p. m. San Francisco, Cal. — Pacific Coast Horticultural Society, August 5. , Seattle, Wash. — Seattle Florists' Association, August i. Tuxedo, N. Y. — Tuxedo Horticultural Society, August i. Washington, D. C. — Washington Flor- ists' Club, Schmidt's hall, 516 Ninth street, N. W., August i. Personal. Harold G. Powell, of the United States Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C, has returned from California, where he has been investi- gating the causes of fruit rot in oranges. E. G. Hill has returned from Europe, arriving at New York on the S. S. Campania July 22 and going west at once. Prof. L. H. Bailey and family are on their way to California for a brief vaca- tion. President Vaughan, of the S. A. F., is in the east. Professor Trelease has returned from Europe. OBITUARY. Louis Siebrecht. Louis Siebrecht, of Floral Park, N. Y., one of the best known and most suc- cessful growers for the New York market, died July 8, having been ill for a considerable period. Mr. Siebrecht was born at Castle, Germany, in 1841, where he served a thorough apprentice- ship in private and commercial horticul- ture. In 1867 he came to this country and entered the employ of the late Isaac Buchanan. In a few years he estab- lished himself at Floral Park, formerly known as East Hinsdale. He grew gen- eral stock, but in later years made quite a specialty of forcing Dutch and other ■bulbs. Mrs. Siebrecht and nine children survive. The funeral was held July 11 and was largely attended by Mr. Sie- brecht's numerous friends in the trade. Lawrence P. Kelly. Lawrence P. Kelly, well known in the Chicago cut flower trade, died at his home, 423 W. Taylor street, Chicago, 1905- Th E American Florist. 11 July 23, aged thirty-fonr years. The deceased had been in poor health for some time past and succumbed suddenly to an attack of pleuro-pneumonia. Larry Kelly, as he was familiarly known, started in the business at J. C. Vaughan's some fifteen or sixteen years ago and later was with Kennicott Brothers for a number of years. He. was afterward employed by other wholesale establish- ments and a few years ago opened, a retail establishment on West Taylor street on his own account. This busi- ness was carried on to the time of his death, but Larry took any other outside work in his line as it turned up. During the recent teamsters' strike he was prominent in the hauling of flowers for the growers and commission dealers, and he was employed at E. C. Amling's a day or two before his death. He was considered one of the best flower pack- ers in the western trade. His wife and one child survive. SITUATIONS, WANTS, TOR SALE. One Cent Per Word. Cash with Adv. Plant Advs. NOT admitted under this liead. Every paid subscriber to the Ambeican f loeist for the year 1905 is entitled to a flve-line want ADV. (situations only) free, to be used at any time during the year. Situation Wanted— By German, 40 years of age; leliaDle, ail-around florist; able to take charge. Box 366, oate American Florist. Situation Wanted— As rose or carnation grow- er, by married man, abJe to take charge: well up in the business. Best of refereoces. Address Box 383. care American Florist. Situation Wanted — As gardener, German; married, ooe child; seventeen years' practical experience in and outdoors; nrst-class refer- ences. Box 376, care American Florist. Situation Wanted — German, 29 years of age; 15 years' experience in growing of general stock, tropical plants, roses and carnations. First-class decorator and designer; perfect in laying out general landscape work. Address Box 384, care American Florist. Situation Wanted — By a German, as manager; 20 years' experience in greenhouse work in gen- eral. Received four flr8t-cl»ss prizes in the New Orleans horticultural exhibit. Carnations and roses a specialty. West preferred; married. Please state wages in first letter. Address Box 373. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a german practical grower, 14 years' experience, (wholesale and re- tail) to take charge of the growing end of a retail place where good roses, carnations and general line of stock is wanted. Strictly sober, single. State salary and particulars in first letter. Gabdeher, 1400 Ashland Ave., Evanston, 111. . Help Wanted— An assistant florist and gardeni er. Permanent place. Give references. Wages S12 per week. John Reck & Son, Bridgeport, Ct. Help Wanted— Young man with thorough experience in growing carnations. References required; also state salary wanted. Address John Baek, So. Natick, Mass. Help Wanted — A good grower of pot plants and carnations for retail store; also designer and decorator for store. Feank B. Smith & Son, 57 Vermilion St., Danville. 111. Help Wanted— A good grower of carnations, chrysanthemums and bedding plants. Refer- ences required. State wages. Address Geo. R. Qeisee, Nazareth , Pa. Help Wanted— A young man with knowledge of the garden and grass seed business, to travel. State experience and salary expecteo. Address Box 383, care American Florist. Help Wanted — Kxperienced seedsman for counter and orders; must be sober and have a clean record; one experienced in bulbs preferred. Box 378, care American Florist. Help Wanted — Two men, one for rose growing and the other to grow general stock, including pot plants and bulbs. Good opening for the right men. Box 380, care American Florist. Help Wanted — Man that has had experience in growing carnations. One capable of taking care of section. Address J. D. Thompson (Jaenatiok Co., Joliet, III. Help Wanted— By August 7th, a good grower of smilax, carnations, 'mums and general stock. Please give references and state wages In first let- ter. Address Habby T. Mfller, Salem, O. Help Wanted — We have room for one or two good, experienced counter men; one es- pecially for the market gardener's trade (German preferred). Apply with lull particulars, stating age, experience and salary wanted. Vaubhan's Seed Stoeb, Chicago. Help Wanted— A single man, with practical experience in cut flowers and pot plants; must be strictly sober and willing; able to take charge; st»ady place to right man, with references; 813.00 per week. Address J. B. GoETZ i-ln, , I H-in . , 2-in. and 2V4-in. steam gipes and valves; hotbed sash, tools and pots. To e sold in parts or whole, at very low price, to close the Estate op Geotb P. Rawson, 708 Winsor Ave., Elmira, N. Y. For Sale— A florist's business long established, and always owned and run by present owner. About 13,000 or 14,000 feet of glass. All home trade; dwelling and barn; will let or sell green- houses and dwelling together or separately. Best class of trade and near Boston. Sudden illness cause of change. Address John iRvtsg, 161 Pearl St., Newton, Mass. HELP WANTED Two good gardeners; must have a fair knowledge of trees and shrubs and be able to handle men. Send references, stating experience and wages. A. Iv SI, I'opsfilelcl, iw[^s«. Capable man to take charge of growing carna- tions, cbrysanthemumB, rbseB and general cut stock. BttsinesB and equipment entirely new. Good position for right party. Must be able to produce best stock. Must be of temperate habits and of good character. State salary expected. Especial good chaoce for young man desiring advancement. Address The Calla Cot Flower Compant, Calla, O, For Sale at a Bargain. Eight Crsanhousaa, 24 x 142 feet; Garland iron gutter, steam heated, size of glass 16 x 18 inches; 17,000 square feet; built only three years; stocked with Liberty. Ivory, Brioesmaid and Chatenay. All in Al condition. Also seven room dwelling on the place. Eight miles from Chicago. Will bear close investigation. Address Pi oara American Florlat. rOR SALE. A RARE BARGAIN if sold before Sept. 1st. 5,000 feet of glass, erected in 1903; all modern and fully stocked. City of 10,000, with good ship- ping territory. Last year's business, 83 300.00. Trade has increased 25 percent each year for past three years. Seven years' lease on land. Can be bought for two-thiids the amount of the original investment. Cash. Address P. O. Box 765. Nebraska City. Neb. HOT BED SASH. 250 new sash, 3x6 feet cypress, glazed with 13x14 double streogth A glass, painted three coats white lead and linseed oil, j ust bought : cost us $3.75 com- plete. For sale at S2. 25 apiece; 25 or more, at $2.00. Also 100 boxes 16x24 B double strength glass, some never unpacked, at $2.20 per box; 125 boxes 16x24 single A, at $1 50 per box. Cash. Clifton Hill Floral Ce., Omaha, Neb. To Our Customers in the Western Passenger Association; We can secure you a rate of one and one- fifth iare for the round trip to Chicago for the following dates: August 5, August 19, Septem- ber 2, October 28. These tickets are good return- ing for about seventeen days. Those salable August 5th to 12th should be useful for florists coming to Chicago on their way to the Washing- ton Convention from points in Western Passen- ger Association territory which includes states of Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Minnesota, North Dakota and Kansas. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO. For Sale Cheap NOTICK OF STOCKHOLDERS' MEETING. CHICAGO, July 8, 1905. Stockholders of the American Florist Company: You are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the Stockholders of the American Florist Com- pany will be held in the Ebbitt House, Washing- ton, D. G. , Wednesday, August 16, 1905, at 3 o'clock p. M., for the purpose of electing directors and officers for the ensuing term, and for the transac- tion of such other business as may come before the meeting. J. C. VAUGHAN. Pres. M. BAEKER, Sec'y. IV^Good Men are in Strong Demand. 12 The American Florist. Jtcly 2g, Wbol^ale power/larKjfe MiLWAnKEE, July 26. Roaes, Beaut} per doz. 1.0(J@ 4.00 " Ijiberty 3.00® 8.00 ■• Chatenay..... 2.00® B.OO " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 5 00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 2 00® 5 00 " Perle 4.00® 6 00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Smilax 12.50®15.00 Asparagus sprays 3 00 " Sprongeri 2.00® 3.00 Valley 3.0l@ 4.00 Adiantum 1.00 Longiflorum lilies 10.00@12.U(J Gladioli 4.00® 6.00 SweetPeas 30® .50 PITT8BDR9, July 26. Roses, Beauty, specials 20 00®25 00 " " extras 15.00@1800 " " No.l 800@I200 ' " ordinary 2.00® 5.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 1.00® 50O " Perle, Chatenay 2.00® 4.00 Carnations 75® 2 00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Smilax 12.00®15.00 Asparagus, strings 25.00@50.I0 Asparagus Sprengeri 20.00@80 00 Lilies 15 00 Adiantum 75® 1.25 Asters 1.50® 3.00 Gladiolus 3.00® 4.00 CoiorHiiATi, July 26. Roses, Beauty, per doz 1.00® 4.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3 00® 6.00 " Liberty 4.00® 8.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 4.00® 8.00 Carnations 1.00® 3.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 50 00 Smilax .12.50®15.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri in bunobes 35c per bunch Harrlsli 13.50 Sweet peas .25 Gladiolus 3.00 Asters 1.00® 2.00 St. Louis, July 26. Roses, Beauty, long stem.... 1.50® 1.80 " " medium stem .7.5® 1.00 " " short stem... .35® .75 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 4.00 ■' Liberty 2.00® 5.00 " Golden gates 2.00® 5.00 Uarnations 1.00® 2.00 Smilax 10 00@12.50 Asparagus Sprengeri 1.00® 2.00 " Plumosns 25.00@50.00 Adiantum 75@ 1.00 Fancy ferns 1 25 Gladiolus a.OC© 3 00 Ismenes 2.00Cii 2.00 Asters 1.00® 2 00 Tuberoses - 400 Sweetpeas 15® .25 Valley 3.00 Clevslahd, July 26. Roses, Beauty, per doz 50® 3.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 6.00 " Meteor 4.00@10.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Smilax 20.00 Asparagus, strings 25.00@50.00 " Sprengeri 1.00® 2.00 Common ferns 1.50® 2,60 Sweetpeas .25 E. A. BEAVEN, Wholaiala Dealer In Southern Wild Smilax And Florlet' Hardy Decorative Supplies, EVERGREEN, ALS. SOMETHING NEW. Branches of the Huckleberry Tree— a most ele- gant decorative green. Itis largely used by florists of the Pacific Coast, Washington and Oregon, in decorations The branches are Hat, very thickly furnished with exceedingly lustrous, green leaves, and it seems to adapt itself to almost any position in decoration that the Wild Smilax can be used in. CALDWELL the Woodsman, EVERGREEN. ALA. New crop Hardy Ferns, now ready. Fancy, .181.25 per lOOO; Dagger, Sl.OO per 1000. American Always do business _. , , Week days and every day r lOFlS I Sundays and holidays • J All over the country *•' *^ AQS At home and abroad. FINCY or DAGGER Ferns } FINE OUAIITY New Crop, No. I Stock Only 75c per 1000. LAUREL BLOSSOMS, "i^J^-^^^t^^^tfi: OJl^I^iVS^, Brilliant Bronze or Green, 75c per tOOO. Use our Laurel Festooning for your July Decorations. It g:ives the best satisfaction of any decorative g;reen at this time of the year. Sample lot on application. We make it daily, g:athered fresh from the woods. Hand made, full sizes, 4c, 5c and 6c per yard. Once used, always used. Branch Laurel, 35c per larg:e bundle. Princess Pine« by the pound or made into festooning: when desired. CROWL FERN CO., Millington, Mass. Telegraph Office, NEW SALEM, MASS. LonB Distance TelephoneConneotlon. HARDY GUT DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. We carry the finest and most complete line of Decorative Evergreens and Florists' Supplies. Our specialties are DAG- GER, Sl.OO and FANCY FERNS, Al quality, tl.OO per 1000. Discount on large orders. BRILLIANT BRONZE and GREEN GALAX, $1.00 per 1000. Laurel Festooning, good and full, handmade 6o and Oc per yd. Graen and Sphagnum Moss, Sl.OO per bbl. Sphagnum Mots, 50o per bag; 5 bags, t2.00. Ivy Leaves, 14.00 per 1000. Sprengeri, 25c and 50o per bunch. Asparagus Plumosus, 50a per bnnoh or string. Leucothoa Sprays, tl.OO per 100; $7.50 per 1000. We also carry a full line of Florists' Supplies such as Tin Foil, Cut Wire, Corrugated Boxes, all sizes. Folding Boxes, Ribbons, all sizes and colors. All Kinds of Letters, Wire Designs, Cycas Leaves, Etc., Eta. Our stock is of the best quality and at the most reasonable rates. Please write for onr price list. Orders by mail, telephone or telegraph will receive onr most oaretnl and prompt attention. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., L. D. 'Phone 2618 Main, g and 11 Province St., Boston, Mass. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., •»•» Wholesale Cut Flowers «•.• 46a Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. J. B. Braidwood, WHOLESALE FI ORI^T and RETAIL ^LUIUJl, COLORADO SPRINGS, COL. All Orders Given Prompt Attention. AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Cut Boses— American Beauties and all kindi of Tea Roses at lowest prices. Trial orders solicited. HEUER BROS., New Castle, lad. South Park Floral Company AN Indispensable Adjunct To a successful wholesale business is an up-to-date, accurate, complete Trade Directory. Such a book, 412 pag;es, containing the name and address of every florist, nurseryman and seedsman in America, horticultural supply concerns, leading foreign houses, and much other information will be mailed from this office on receipt of $2. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. m IS 334 Dearborn St., CHlCAaO, ILL. igos. The American Florist. 13 E. H. Hunt, WnOLESALt Cut riowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." 76 Wabash Ave, .CHICAGO. Please >nfiition the American Florist luken 7vriting. E.C.AMLING THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, g MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED g WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE % IN CHICAGO. 32, 34, 36 RANDOLPH ST., \ CHICAGO. I L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. 0QeSQQQQQSQQQQSSQQQQQQQQQa Please mention the Aynertcan Florist when writing. J. B. DEAMID Wholesale Florist. SI Wabash Ave., • - CHICAGO. Lode Distance Phone, Central 3165. Please })ie)tito)i the Atnej ican Fiot isi when icriiing. D. WOOD BRANT, SUCCESBOB TO BRANT & NOE FLORAL CO. Grower of CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Maids and Biides, 3-in. pots, S3.S0 per 100. Direct Shipments from Greenhouses W. Peterson and N. 48th Aves., CHICAGO. Please mention the Atnetican F.orist when writing. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Vholesale Dealers and /> 4, rt^^^,^^^ of tut r lowers Growers < GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILU Please menliofi the A meriran Florist when writing. Daily Cut from 40 to 60 Growers ^;-^. ROSES, CARNATIONS, ORCHIDS, SWEET PEAS, VALLEY, GREENS, Etc. Inside market quotations. Catalogue Free. Most complete line of Florists' Supplies in tlie Wsst, E. F. WINTERSON CO. Established 1891. 45-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Vauglian & Sparry, Wholesale Florists. 58 and 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Zech&Mann Wholes ale Florists Room 218, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Telephone, Central 3284. Wnol^ale power/arl^ Cbicaso, July 36. Roses, Beauty, 30 to 36-in. stems 3 00@ 4.00 " " 20 to 24 " 2.00® 2.50 " " 15 to 18 " 1.26© 2.00 " " 13 " .76® 1.00 " Liberty 8.00® 6.00 " Chatenay 3OO@6.0O '■ Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 6.00 " Golden Gate 3.00® 6.00 " Gen'l MaoArthur 4.00@10.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus Plumosus, per string 25 to 60a " " sprays 2.00@3.00 " Sprengerl 2.00® 3.00 Galax leaves. Bronze, per 1000, $1.60 .20 Adlantum 76® 1.00 Fancy ferns per 1000 1 .O0@ 1 50 Smilax 10 00®12.50 Sweet peas 26® .40 Daisies 75@ 1.60 Asters 75® 2.00 Harilsii per doz. , $1.60 Auratum lilies per doz. $1.50 Gladiolus per doz. .36® .75 J.a.BUDL©NG Roses and Carnations A Specialty. 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE 6RQWER of PETER REIiERG 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Gut Flowers LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD. Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES— Per doz. Extra Select $ 4.00 30-lnoh stems 3,00 24-lnch stems 2.50 20- Inch stems 2.00 15-inoh stems 1.60 12-lnch stems 1.25 Short stems $ .75 to 1.00 Per 100 LIBERTY $4.00 to 6.00 MAIDS AND BRIDES 3.00 to 6.00 UNCLE JOHN S.OOto 6.00 CARNATIONS 1.00 to 2.00 All flowers are perfectly Iresh and properly packed. No charge for P. & D. on orders over $5.00. JPUase mention the American Florist when writings WIETOR BROS. ""SS^., Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 5f Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Ghas. W. McKellar WHOLESALE FLORIST, Bl Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY. Fancy Valley, Boses, Carnations, and a full line of all Cut Flowers, Greens and Florists' Supplies. Poehlmann Bros. Co. Wholssals Crowars of DMiar. In Cut Flowcrs All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 35*37 Greenhouses: Randolph Street, Morton Grove, Ml. OEIIOA.CI^O* To Succeed By Advertising Keep At It. CUT rLOWERS \ ^ 14 The American Florist. July 2g, The Cleveland Cuf Flower Company, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, WIRE DESIGNS, AGENTS FOR THE EVERLASTING GREENHOUSE TILE BENCH. 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO. Please mention the American Florist when writing. WELCH BROS. IS X*x>0'<«rlxx.oe ISI-tx-eet. All VariMiaa FLOWERS In Saason. FANCY and DAGGER FERNS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES all klnda. Long Distance Telephone, 6268-6267 Main. -CUT STRINGS OF- Asparagus Plumosas Nanus First-class stock, running even and full, 50c each. W. H. ELLIOTT, - - Brighton, Mass. THE I J.M.McGullough'sSonsGo.i WHOLESALE FL0RI5T5 ALSO SCCCBBSOBS TO THE CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special attention given to Shipping Orders. S18 WALNUT ST. CINCINNATI. 0. 1 VU''i''U"'i'»i'Mnr'mr'i"irMM^ Bell Telephone. 324-323 Madison square. ^♦♦^♦♦♦♦♦^ ^♦♦♦♦•▼♦V miESAiE WILLIAM GHORMLEY, Daily Recaiver and Shipper ot Fresh Cut Flowers. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, etc. Tiliphonn 2200 and 220! Madison Squara. 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY. FORD BR05. Receivers and Shippers of Fresh Flowers 48 West 28th St. NEW YORK. Telephone 3B70-3871 Madison Sq. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. The Only House Handling the NEW RED CARNATION To be Disseminated 1906. Also a Complete Uce of Choicest Fiowrers. Victory WHOLESALE FLORIST, ALEX.J.GUTTMAN, 62 West 29th Strest, NEW YORK. Telephones: 1664-1665 Madison Square. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Coogan BIdg., 6th Ave. & W. 26th St., New York. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Morning. DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOP ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Mease mention the A merican Florist when writings CaRNSTIONS IVIY SPECIAI-TV. Con.lgnmants Soilcltad. E.iabilahad Prompt Paymant.. 1891. ALFRED H. LAN6JAHR, '^^'t»^V^:' Telephone 3924 Madison Square. PHILF.KESSLER Wholesale Commiasion Florist 42 WEaT 28th STREET, Consignments solicited. Maum VahIt Prompt pa laments. 1^1SW¥ I UllVa Mease mention the A merican Fiorist when writing. Hardy Gut Ferns Fanoy or Dagger, 50c per 1000. Sphagnum Mesa, 50c per bbl. Laurel Roping, well put to- gether, (4.00 per 100 yards. All orders by mail or de- spatch or telephone promptly attended to. THOMAS COLLINS, Hln.dale, Mas*. Choice Carnations, Selected Roses. Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY, 44 W. 28ih Street, Cut Flower Excliange New Telephone No raS & 799 Madison Sq. Please mention the American Florist when writing, Wbolf^ale power/arKjfe New Yokk, July 26. Roses, Beauty, best 10.00@20.00 " " medium 3.C0@10.00 " " culls 1.00® 2.00 " LIberty.best 3.00@1000 " " culls 1 00® 8,00 " Bride, Bridesmaid, G. Gate. 1 GO® 5.00 " Katserin, Carnot 1.50® 8.00 Carnations 75(r( 200 " fancy and novelties 3.00 Lily of the valley 60® 3.00 Lilies 5.00®10.00 Smilax 8 00@10.00 A.diantnm 50® 1 25 Asparagus 20.00®50.00 Sweet peas 13Cd» 35 Asters 51 @ 1.00 Thomas Young WHOLESALE FLORIST. 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. please intention the A mericin Florist when writing. Receivers and Shippers of Cut Flowers. Consignmenta Solicited. A. L YOUNG S C0,^5?;i't-»r" 64 Wast 28th Straet, Telephone 3559 Madison Sq. NEW YORK. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. THE KERVAN COMPANY, WHOLESALE DEALERS, All Daoorating Evargraans, Galax, Lauoothoa, Mosaaa, Elo. 20 W. 27th Straat, NEW YORK. Telephohe 1519 Madison Sq. Alway: _ mention the American Flo- O fist when you order stock..^< Original Pioneer House— Established 1871. JAMES HART 117 W. 30th St., NEW YORK. Wholesale and Commission Consignments solicited. Shipping orders promptly attended to. 'Phone 626 Madison. FLOWERS SHIPPED BY John !• Raynor, Are the best product of the best growers for the New York Market. ADIANTliM CROWEANUM sold here exclusively. 49 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. Tel. 1998 Madison Square. Please mention the American Florist when writing, Walter F. Sheridan, WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephone 902 Madison Square. 39 West 28tli St„ NEW YORK. 20 Years' Experience. Tel. 4878 Madison. John Seligman, WHOLESALE FLORIST 56 West 26th Street. NEW YORK. OPPOSITE N. Y. CUT FLOWER CO, Everythine in Cut Flowers. Consignments from growers solicited. Prompt returns. Best prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. George Cotsonas&Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens. Fancy and Daggerl Ferns, Bronze and' Green Galax. Phone 1202 Mad. Sq. Main Store, 45 W. 29.h St.. NEW VORK.. N.Lecakes&Co. 53 W. 28th St., New York. TaL No. 1214 Madlaon Squara Stands at Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., W. 26th Street & 34th Street Cut Flower Mari^et. Specialties: Galax Leaves, Ferns and Leucothoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Pine and all kinds of Evergreens, Green and Bronze Galax Leaves, $1.00 per 1000. Carnations, Kaiserins and Sweet Peas. 09 tore closes at 6:00 p. m. until September 16th. Saturdays at 1:00 p. m. The Philadelphia Cut flower Co. 1516 and 1518 Sansom Street, r»H:ii:^.iVi>B>i^i»n:iA., 16 The American Florist. July 2g, CUT FLOWERS OR DESIGNS will be Delivered for the Trade on Wire or Mail Orders in Best Qvzilities and Prices. SAN FRANCISCO. TELEPHONE MAIN 1023. Sievers & Bolaod, FLORAL ARTISTS 33 Post Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL INDIANAPOLIS. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Ave.. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. ST. LOUIS. Fred. C. Weber, FLORIST, 4320-4328 Olive St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Established 1873. Bell, Lindell 676. DETROIT. DENVER. T he Park • ••Floral Co. J. A. VALENTINE, DENVER, COLO. Please meniion the A merican Florist when writing MILWAUKEE. C. C. PoUworth Co. MILWAUKEE, WIS. "^"^ your Ss r" °' WISCONSIN. ■WASHINGTON. Shaffer I^SE 1 4th and Eye Streets, ;ti1Si^fn. WASHINGTON. D. C. Please meniion the A merican Florist when writing. WASHINGTON. A. Gude & Bro. FLORISTS 1214 F Street, Washington, D. C. Please mention the American Florist when writing, SAVANNAH. John Wolf, FLORIST. ^ SAVANNAH, GA. Please yiiej'tion the A merican Florisl zvhen wriiiyig. BUFFALO. lOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS ^ Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs. ^j*.jt.3t ifigii Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio. Ind>ana and Canada.: Tliese Steamers Sail Next Week. BUFFALO, N. Y. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Aug. Kronprinz Wilhelm, N. T.-Breraen. Kaiser Willielm IL, Bremen-N. Y. Ivernia, Boston-Liverpool. Saxonia. Liverpool-Boston. Pannonia. New Tork-Naples. Algeria, Naples-New York. Noordland, Liverpool-Phil'a. Teutonic, New York-Liverpool. Majestic, Liverpool-New York. Hellig Olav, N. Y.- Copenhagen. Madonna, Naples-New York. Rotterdam, N. Y. -Rotterdam. Chemnitz, Baltimore-Bremen. Lombardia. New York-Genoa. Coptic, San Francisco-Hong Kong Virginian, Liverpool-Montreal. Parisian, New York-Glasgow. Numidian, Glasgow-New York. Pretorian, Montreal-Glasgow. La Touraine, New York-Havre. Lake Brie, Montreal-Liverpool. Bluecher, New York-Hamburg. Roma, New York-Naples. Main, New York-Bremen. Victorian, Montreal-Liverpool. Celtic, New York-Liverpool. Cedric, Liverpool-New York. Cymric, Liverpool-Boston. Astoria, New York-Glasgow. Furnessia, Glasgow-New York. St. Paul, New York-Southampton. St. Louis, Southampton-N, Y. "Westernland, Phil'a-Liverpool. Umbria, New York-Liverpool. Etruria, Liverpool-New York. La Bretagne, Havre-New York. Canopic, Boston-Naples. Canada, Montreal-Liverpool. Patricia, New York-Hamburg. Batavia, Hamburg-New York. Statendam, Rotterdam-N. York. Konlgin Luise, N. Y. -Genoa. Fried, der Grosse, Bremen-N. T. Finland, New York-Antwerp. Kroonland, Antwerp-New York. CHICAGO. P.J.HAISWIRTH Auditorium Annex, ^^ CHICAGO. Mailn telegraph or telephone orders filled promptly in best style, Please mention the American Florist when •writing,, WASHINGTON. ATLANTIC CITY. CHOICEST FLOWERS. George H. Berke F-|_ORIST. Local and Long Distance Phones. 1505 Pacific Ave., ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. NEW YORK. LEIKENS 7 East 33rd Street, Near Waldorf-Astoria Telegraph orders from any part of the country for Boxes, Flowers or Designs for deliveries at residences or steamers faithfullj' filled. WASHINGTON. GEO. H. COOKE, Connecticut Avenue and L Street, WASHINGTON, D. C. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ST PAUL HOLM & OLSON, ST. PAUL. The Leadlnfi Florists of the Northwest. Orders will be well cared for anywhere in Minnesota and the Dakotas. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. GALVESTON. Mrs. Ghas. Eickholt, 2319 AVENUE M, GAI_VESTON, TEXAS. Qui Flowers, Floral Designs, Decorations. Telephone 1087. All mail, telegraph or telephone orders promptly and artistically filled. Please menlio7i the A merican FiOrist when writing. OMAHA. HESS 5f SWOBODA, Florists, 'Phone ISOl and L. 1682. OMAIIA, flCD. Mease mention the A merican Florist when writing SPRINGFIELD. Mark Sitken FLORIST. 378 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Please meniion the A merica7i Florist when writing. WASHINGTON. Alex. B. Garden, c.n..rM'.rk... Washinglon, D. C. CARNATIONS, ROSES, Etc. W^holesale and Retail. Telegraph or 'Phone. Please mention the A tnericati Florist when writing. JACKSONVILLE. MILIS THE FLORIST, 36 W. Forsyth Street, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. ATLANTA. ATLANTA FLORAL CO r ATLANTA, GEORGIA. 41 Peaohlrae Straat, 1905. The American Florist. 17 g^ v^ ■F— ^-^ ■ ▲ ■ rf^ ASTERS $7.S0 lo $15.00 per 1000 ^^ ■ ■ ■ M I A I ^^ GLADIOLI SI 00 to $25.00 per 1000 ^^ W^ f ■ I /m I ^^ CARNATIONS $7.50 to $20.00 per lOOO A^% m—\^%l\M-J^sJ AURATUIWS $12.50 per 100 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ FINE VALLEY $3.00 per 100 ^^"■'■^^^^^^■■■■^^^^^"'^■■" LONG AMERICAN BEAUTY $25.00 per 100 ■ B^^d B-^'d Are scarce, but we have the best on the market ICxJ't^l^'^ at $2.00 to $6.00 per (00. STORE CLOSES AT 5 P. M. UNTIL SEPT. 1st. A. L. Randall Company, 10 iearLli. (St., OmOiVOO. Araucaria Excelsa OUR SPECIALTY. Fill your empty houses now, and make 100 per cent on your money while you are asleep. Notice.— Wheu you undertake any- thing, do it well or not at all. This is our motio, adopted ten years ago. when we imported the first lot of this well . known pot plant, the Arauoaria Ex- celsa, from Bel- gium. These ever- lasting green foli- age pot plants are growing more In favor by the tasteful plant buyers of the land from year to year. Please watch the growth of our importations during the last ten years: First vear, 100: second, 250; third, SCO; fourth, 1,000; fifth, 2.000. Now this year, 1905, is our Isnth anniversary since we began importing them, and they have grown up to 5,000, this spring's importation. All these are grown for me under contract by an Araucaria specialist in Belgium. I must say, for the benefit of my customers, that they were never before so nice and large for the money as this year. I herewith quote you special low prices on them tor :raBh: 5Ji-in., 10 to 12 ins. high, 2 years old, 3 tiers.. 8 .60 5i4-in., 12 to 14 ins. high, 2 years old, 3 to 4 trs .60 6- in , 14 to 16 ins. high, 3 years old, 3 to 4 trs .75 6M-in-i 18 to 20 ins. high, 3 years old, 4 to 5 trs 1.00 Araucaria Compacta Robusta, unusually large, very beautiful, four sizes, $1.26 81.60, $1.75 and $2.00; Glauca, $1.00, $1.25 and $1.60, each. Kentla Forsterlana. 30 to 86 inches high, 4-yr. old, 81.00; 4-year old, 25 to 30 inches, 75c. Bel- moreana, 4- year old, 25 to 30 inches high. 81.00 each. Above is the size entered in the Philadel- phia custom house. Made up plants, one large one in center and three smaller ones around, 7-inch pots, $1.60 to 81.75 each. Ficns Elastlca, 4-in. , 26c ; 6 to 6^-ln., .30 to 8 .40 Adlantum Cuneatum, Maidenhair fern, 4- in., very strong .12 Asparaifus Plumosus Nanus, 2-in., strong, per 100 500 Cocos WeddelUana, 3-in. (doz. or 100) 15 Areca Lutescens, hV% to 6-in. pots, 25 to 30 inches high, fine, each $ ,40 to .50 Boston Ferns. 5- in., 30o, 36c and 40o each. Cash with order, please. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. Mention it pots wanted. GODFREY ASCHMSNN, Importer and Wholesale Grower of Pot Plants. 1012 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. ROSES! ROSES!! KalserIn* in 2 and 3-inch rose pots. Woottons in 2 and 3-inch rose pots. Perles in 2-inch rose pots. La Detroit in 2 and 3 inch rose pots. As well as other varieties. SPECIAL— Uncle John and Chatenay. Order a 100 of each for trial. GEO. A. KUHU, Pekin, III. Poehlmann Bros. Company, Commercial Growers, Morton Grove, III. Roses. 2H-in. 314-ln. Per 100 Per 1000 Per 100 American Beauty 85 00 846.00 $700 Chatenay : 4.00 30.00 5.00 UncleJohn 4 60 40.00 6.00 Bride 4 00 35.00 5.00 Perle 5.00 Sunrise 4 00 35.00 5.00 Bridesmaid 4 00 35.00 5 OU Golden Gate 350 30.00 5 00 Stevia. Rooted cuttings, per 100 $ 1.60 Eooted cuttings, per 1000 12.50 2yain., per 100 2.60 2!4-in., per 1000 22.60 Orders for not less 'thao $2.00 accepted. Headquarters for Finest Cut Roses, Carnations and Other Cut Flowers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. DRACAENA INDIVISA, 8, 4, 5-inoh, 85.00, 810.00 and 825.00 per 100. ASPARABUS PLUMOSUS, 8-inoh. (5.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, S. A. Nntt, Castellane, John Doyle, Perkins. Single and Double, Gen. Grant, La Favorite, Mme. Sallerol, 2-in. pots, $2.50 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per 100. VINCA VARIEGATA, 2-inch, $2.00 per 100. REX BEGONIAS, nice plants, 2and2M-in., 85.00 per 100. BOSTON FERNS, 5-inch, 30c each. A nice lot of MADE-UP KENTIA PALMS, in 8-tn. and 9-in. pots, at $3 00 to 95.00 each. Splendid plants for decoration. CASH WITH ORDXIB. GEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON, N. J. SPECIAL OFFER HIGH GRADE STOCK ONLY. 2O,OO0 SMILAX, extra strong plants, from 2M-i' oh pots, $1.25 per 100; $12.00 ler 1000. 6,00O GERANIUM BRUANTI, the best scarlet bedder, strong. 81.50 per 100; $14.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, strong, 2-inoh, 82.00 per 100; 818.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, extra strong seed- lings, as good as average 2-inoh, 50c. per 100; 84.50 per 1000. Cash. The W. T. BUCKLEY CO., SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Lowest Prices ever made. Strictly Fine Stock. 100. 1000 Brides, Maids, Meteors, strong, 3-in. 83.00 $25.00 Golden Gates, extra good, 3-in 4.00 36 00 Brides. Meteors, Hermosa,2yj-in.... 2 00 20.00 Field carnations ready, Lawson, Joost. Norway, Prosperity, Crane and Armazindy, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. W. H. GULLETT & SONS, L.lncoln, III. SUCCESSFUL GROWERS SELL.... Iheip Slock by advertising in THE AMERICAN FLORIST. SNILAX. In, any quantity . at 81.50 per 100; 8 Sprcngeri. In any quantity and the best quality, at $1.60 per 100; 812.50 per 1000. 60.000 ready to ship, all in excellent shape, and a bargain, at $2.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Robustvs. The best of all the Asparaguses, and just right to ship, at $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. Plumosus. A little small, but in good shape to go ahead, at 82.60 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. Deflexvs. A promising new sort, and worth a trial, S5.00 per 100. ALBERT M. HERR LANCASTER, PA. Please vientioyi the A7nerican Florist •whenwriting S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 No. 24th Street, PHIIAHFTPHIA |@° Correspondence Solicited. ROSES and *MUMS 500 Wm. Duckham: 500 Ben Wells, from field plants, are branched 3, 4 and 6-inchea high, S4.0o per 100; $35 00 per lOOO. 2,000 own root roses, Brides, Maids and Gates, from 3K-lnch pots, strong and healthy plants, $4 00 per 100; $35.00 per lOCO. Cash with order please. R. ENGELMANN & SON, Pittsfield, Mass. 18 The American Florist. July 29, /r The Seed Trade. ] AMERrCAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. W. H. Grenell. Pierrepont Manor, N. Y.. Pres.; L. L. Mav, St. Paul, Minn., First Vice-Pres.; C. E. Kendell, Cleveland, O., Sec'y and Treas, Tweuty-Iourth annual convention at San Jose, Cal , 1906. ,. Pea growers are complaining of the crop outlook. Beans and sweet corn have made good progress the past ten days. A FEW Paper White narcissi and Roman hyacinths are expected from France this week. John A. Crenshaw, of Crenshaw Brothers, Tampa, Fla., is on the Pacific coast investigating the seed crops. Potato prices at Chicago July 25 not only held the advance of the day before, but in addition made further gains of 2 cents. Leonard H. Vaughan, of Chicago, and his bride were passengers on the S. S. Pennsylvania last Saturday for Europe. Visited New York : William H. Burt, Dalton, N. Y., and A. W. Annandale, of the Steele, Briggs Seed Company, Toronto, Out. F. W. Wheeler, of Vaughan's seed store, New York, is at his old home, Dartford, Wis., where he will spend a two weeks' vacation. Many of the cucumber fields in south- ern France are attacked by blight and the cucumber seed crop in that section will be very small this year. A. H. Goodwin and wife are at Lake Placid in the Adirondacks. There is a time for fishing and a time for seed sell- ing in Mr. Goodwin's philosophy. Indianapolis, Ind. — The Pure Seed and Plant Company of America was incorporated July 20, to take over the business of the J. A. Everitt corporation. St. Paul, Minn. — It is stated that S. D. Dysinger, for many years with L. L. May & Company, will leave to accept a position with a large Chicago mail order house. Rochester, N. Y. — The bankruptcy case of F. H. Battles was closed with a 3 per cent dividend, while the creditors of M. Cushman & Company, will, it is said, receive nothing. The pea crops of Wisconsin, north- ern Michigan and in Canada were look- ing fairly well last week, but the central and eastern Michigan crops have suf- fered. This is particularly true of the wrinkled varieties. Albany, N. Y.— The Board of Con- tract and Supply last week awarded to Henry A. Dreer, Inc., Philadelphia, Pa., the contract for supplying the bureau of parks with bulbs. The bid was $710.15. Figures were also submitted on the contract by Vaughan's Seed Store, J. M. Thorburn & Company, the F. R. Pier- son Company and G. H. Price, a local dealer. 3,700 ACRES OF GARDEN SEEDS IN CULTIVATION. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Wholesale Seed Growers. SAN JOSE. CALirORNIA. The Rulb Crops. I^'rench reports indicate that the crop of white Roman hyacinths is well sold up, with higher prices prevailing July 20. Some reports have it that the hya- cinth disease has shortened the crop. Paper White narcissi are in good supply, but freesias are very scarce. Some dealers expect to buy Bermuda bulbs at lower prices by delaying their purchases. Minnesota Mushrooms. Knud Gundestrup, of Chicago, with a party of mushroom growers, visited St. Paul and Minneapolis last week to see how the growers of mushrooms out there cultivate the crop. This is done entirely different from the methods pur- sued by growers in Chicago and vicinity. The mushrooms are grown in caves about 200 feet under ground. They were coming up in fine shape at the time of the visit and the outlook for a good crop was splendid. Cineraria Grandiflora Trade pkt. Medium Tall— Prize varieties, mixed $ .50 Dwarl— Prize varieties, mixed 60 Dnncir SUPERB MIXED— H oz., 60c; M oz., f OUAjr J1.J5. 02._ J4.50. Choice Large Flow- ering, mixed, Oz., SI. 25. W. C. BECKEBT. Allegheny. Pa. Zirngiebel Giant Pansies. Market and Fancy Strains. New crop seed of those well-knowD, un- rivalled Pansies ready now, in trade pack- ages, at $t.00 eaoh, either strain. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL. Needham, Mass. H. WREDE, LUNEBURC, GERMANY. Pansy Seed ] 166 First Prizes, the highest awards i Chicago, Hamburg, Paris, London. 1000 Seeds, finest mixed, .25c. 1 oz. " " " 82.35 ^^~ Price List on application. Cash with order. SEED GROWERS Flald, SwasI and Pop Corn, Cuoumbar, Malon and Squash Saad. Write U8 before placing contracts. We have superior stock seed and can furnish you good seed at reasonable prices. Address A. A. BERRY SEED COMPANY, CLARINDA, IOWA. Lily of the Valley. Finest Pips: Barlin variety for early forcing. Hamburg variety tor late forcing and retarding. We make a specialty of the above. Give us a trial. Order early. Write for particulars to ETZOLD & CO., Hamburg, Germany. Lily of the Valley First-class Pips Only. Write for prices. Inline UonCQn >-ily of the Valley Nursery, JUIIUo ndllOClli PINNEBERG, Germany. H.N. Bruns ^ytl I PV FInasI Cold V>«E-L.lwI Storage Pips. 1409-1411 West Madison Street. CHICAGO, ILL. Pansy Seed s: The Jennings 3traBn of finest American grown Pansy Seed now ready. Saved from finest selected stock. Large fiowering and lancy colors in great variety. By mail, 1 oz.,$d.OO; 3oz., $12 00; 1 pkg., 3000 seeds, 81.00; 1 lb. prices on application. Plants ready in September. Cash with order. El Di JENNINuOi SOIITHPORT, CONN. QBOWEB OP THE FINEST PAKSIBS. Please vioition the Avicricayi Florist when writing. LILIUM HARRISII Selected High Grade Bulbs. Now ready for shipment. PRICES. Per 100 Per 1000 5to 7incheB i 4 00 $36.00 6to 7 " 475 43.50 7to 9 " 850 75,00 9tol2 " 18.00 180.00 Write for list of prices of other bulbs, plants, etc. CURRIE BROS. CO., MILWAUKEE, WIS. Please mention the Afnet ican Florist when writing. Fall Bulbs Best Quality, Low Prices. Send us a list of the varieties wanted, stating quantity of each and let us quote. JAMES VIGK'S SONS, Rochester, N. Y. TOOLE'S PREMIUM American Pansy Seeds NOW R EAD Y. Sow in July and August for winter flowers or cold frame plants. The most complete list of varieties and mixtures grown by anyone in America described m our catalogue, which is sent "'"" "How to Crow Pansies** Frao to any address. Estra choice, mixed. 10c per pkt.; Vz oz., 50c; H oz-i 75c; per oz., 83.75. Selected, mixed, 15c per pkt.; y^ oz.,70o; M oz., $1.20; per oz., $4 00. Hesperian mixture. 25c. per pkt. Trade pkts , containing iriple quantity, double price. Write to WILLIAM TOOLE, Pansy Specialist^ Pansy Heights. Baraboo, Wisconsin. Please viention the A ynerican Florist when writing. PANSY HOLMES' MAMMOTH EXHIBITION STRAIN. Positively Unsurpasied in Size and iMarkings. New crop seed in any quantity. Special Price for trial package (1000 seeds) 7Bc; Trade packet (3,000 seeds) $1.25. Write for special wholesale prices on larger quan- tities. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Send your list of Fall Bulbs for special quotations. Holmes Seed Go. SEED HARRISBURG, PA. """^ ^-^ ^-^ m^ igo5. The American Florist. 19' 1/^ g*4 ijp ^b§ sSu UFn mS(. Sag" Vaughan's Pansies NEW CROP SEED IS NOW ARRIVING. Vaughan's Giant Named Varieties: ARE BEST BY TEST.... 10 PER CENT SPECIAL Cash Discount On orders over !B2.00 for Flower Seeds it the cash is enclosed 10 Per Cent. \-v.^' ■if A^ 11 Trade Pkt. Ji 07. 07 Giant White, very large, with violet eye . $0.10 $0.20 $1.20 Aurora, pure white with- out blotches -. 10 20 1 :-io Adonis, lig^ht blue with a white center, very fine 10 40 1 ,50 Auricula Colors, me- tallic shades 10 20 1 25 *' Black, large, true black .10 .20 1.25 Beaconsfield, upper petals light lavender. lower ones deep rich purple, almost black 10 20 1 20 Bronze, rich shades-- 10 ,20 Freya, deep purple vio- let, with a white margin 10 ■'0 1 .SO Mme. Perret, lovelv shades of pink and rose 20 50 ^OO President Carnot, hue blotched white 10 ^,S 1 60 " President McKinley, hne blotched yellow 10 ■'.s ■'00 Pink, lovelv shades of pink, same as Hydrangea .10 .2.5 2.(K1 Purple, very large, rich deep purple 10 20 1 20 Violet Blue, a very pleasing shade; .10 .20 1.20 Striped, mahogany. striped, and flaked white .10 .20 1.20 Parisian Striped, stripes are broader and louder than the preceding, a good seller; .10 .20 I.jO Purple Kind, a good new sort ; 10 'S 1 50 07. .25 07. 1.50 1.50 .20 1.25 .20 ..35 1.25 2.00 .45 3.00 Trade Pkt. J Giant Diana, cream color 10 ■; '' Blood red -.. .10 Emperor William, dark navy-blue ,10 Yellow, immense flowers with dark eye. 4 oz..$4.25. .10 Gassier, 3 spotted 15 5 spotted, an Al strain .25 Giant Rosy Morn. The color of this is a brigrht purplish crimson margined with a clear white edge. In early spring the color Is very deep and rich: as the weather grows warmer the color gradually turns a pleasing rosy car- mine and the silver edge becomes wider. Trade pkt.. 25c; ^ oz.. $1.00. Giant Bridesmaid. The flowers of this new variety are very large and of tine form. Its ground color is a Rosy White, rivaling in delicacy and beauty with the finest Apple- blossom. Trade Pkt.. 25c; i^oz.,50c: Oz.. $375. Giant Psyche. Each flower is elegantly curled and undulated and in every respect a beauty in form and color. The characteris- tic five velvety violet blotches or eyes are surrounded by a broad white edge. Trade Pkt., 50c; % 07.., 80c: Oz., $5.00. Giant Pretiosa. The flowers are similar to • those of the Masterpiece Pansy. Each petal is marked with a very large blotch of deep violet color, these blotches are surrounded by a brilliant crimson rose background mar- gined with a pure white edge. Trade Pkt. (250 seeds), 25c. Special iViixtures: VAUGHAN'S "GIANT PANSY MIXTURE." This mixture includes the richest reds, coppers and bronzes, together with the most delicate rose and pink shadings, all the distinct colors of Trimardeau. the splendid Gas- sier strain with its delicate veinings. We have spared no expense to secure the newest, richest and finest sorts. Price. H lb., $14.00: Oz., $4.00: % oz.. 60c; trade pkt.. 25c. VAUGHAN'S PREMIUM PANSIES MIXED. Embraces all the varieties of the Fancy German Sorts. Per pkt.. 25c; ^e oz., SOc: ^ oz.. $3.00: - oz.,$5.S0. MASTERPIECE -NEW GIANT CURLED. This strain comes nearer to "Double Pansies" than anything ever introduced under that name. In reality the number of petals is the same as that in other Pansy flowers, but they are crimped and curled in such a fashion that the flowers appear double. The flowers are of enorjnous size, often 3 inches across, and the color varia- tions and combinations are odd and striking. Trade pkt., 50c; /s oz., 75c: H oz., $1.35: nz., $5.00. VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PANSIES-The Worlds' Best. This is a combination of as many separate colors, types, blendings and unique kinds as can be found in the world. It is the best general mixture in existence and is most widely known and popular. Price per Oz., $10.00; !4oz.. .•fS.OO: iii oz...'i;l.50: trade pkt., 50c. CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING PANSIES. "Choice mixed," pkt., 10c; a oz., 30c: oz.. 7.5c; 4 oz., ,'1:2.50. VAUGHAN'S "ELITE" MIXTURE. This is not a complete mixture like our International: it does not contain any pure white, yellow or any self colors, nor any other of the well known kinds. It is comprised of the cream of four Pansy specialists' choicest and most expensive mixtures and such new and novel kinds as listed above. Trade pkt., 50c; ii oz., $1.00. NEW ORCHID--FLOWERED PANSIES. A most interesting type ' of Pansies of the Giant Flowered CIas§, containing a mixture of the most surprising novel, unique and beautiful color combinations. The upper petals are upright and sort of plaited, which gives the flowers their resemblance to orchids. The colors range in the terra cotta shadings as well as in the flesh orange, rose, pink and lilac. Trade Pkt. (250 seeds), 25c. IMPROVED GERMAN MIXTURE. This is a mixture of three strains from different German growers, and is made up mostly of separate colors, with a sufficiently large percentage of white and yellow. Per large pkt., 10c; is oz., 20c; H oz., 30c: oz.,$1.00. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 84 and 86 Randolpii Street, CHICAGO. 14 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Frequent importations I from England. Always I fresh and lively. J«^J* STYER, Concordville, Pa. Mushroom Spawn f^ fresh Importation. FERTILE. PRODUCTIVE. English in bricks, per 100 lbs., $6.00 1. 0. b. New York; S6.50 1. o. b. Chicago. Write for prices on qaantity, VAUGHSN*S SEED STORE 84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. 14 Barclay St . NEW YORK. Bulbs and Plants. AUGUST ROLKCR & SONS, 31 Barclay St., For florists' use, spring or fall delivery. We import to order. Let us appraise your wants. NEW YORK, P. 0. Box 752. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ^"Jy~.Nc MUSHROOM SPAWN "" '^^^"' You Can Get We Crow Muthrooma. We are headquarters for "PURE CULTURE" SPAWN and importers of ENGLISH MUSHROOM SPAWN. Write us and we will send you free of charge valuable i n rormation on the subject. Fresh Supply of Spawn Every Month. KNUD GUNDESTRUP & CO., 4273 IVIilwaukee Ave., CHICAGO PUase mentioji the A merican Florist vjl^en zvriting LEONARD ONION SETS. Our plantings for the new crop are now completed. We take orders now for deliv- ery this fall or next spring. Write lor Prioee, Flower Seeds and Bulbs Wholesale Seed Growers. Seeds for present requirements ready to ship. Contract orders for delivery after harvest IBOf ar* being booked now. Beans, Peas and Qardeiv Seeds. White fob Fbices. niBNIP SHB. "SSK.'pSJ.r""- CO. CHICAGO Please mention the A merican Florist when wriiins. 20 The American Florist. July 29, The NurseryTrade ) AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Emory Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., Pres. ; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., Vice-Pres.; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., Sec'y. Thirty-first annual convention, Dallas, Tex., 1906. ^ The annual meeting of the American Pomological Society has been post- poned from August 8-10 to September 19-21, 1905. The meeting will be held at the Coates House, Kansas City, Mo. The Pacific Coast Association of Nur- serymen held its annual meeting at Elks' hall, Portland, Ore., July 5 and 6. Addresses were delivered by H. E. Van Deman, United States pomologist, and Prof. Wilcox, in charge of the horti- cultural exhibition in the government building at the exposition.' Western Wholesale Nurserymen. The semi-annual meeting of the West- ern Association of Wholesale Nursery- men was held at the Coates House, Kansas City, Mo., July 12, 1905. In the absence of President Youngers, A. J. Brown presided. The treasurer's report showed a balance on hand of $51.36. It has hitherto been the policy of this organization to confine its membership to the largest growers only, but a growing sentiment has existed that all reputable nurserymen should be included, and all such are invited to make application for membership. The matter of classification was dis- cussed and the secretary directed to wire E. Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., president of the American Association of Nursery- men, as follows : Resolved, That this association heartily endorses the efforts of the American Association of Nurserymen to secure a reduction of carload minimum on trees, and we urge the adoption by the western classification committee of the schedule prepared by the transportation commit- tee of said association. The programme committee presented the following outline of work for the session : "Our Probable Supply of Stock," by F. H. Stannard, of Ottawa, Kan. ; "Our New Oklahoma Inspection Laws," bv J. A. Lopeman, of Enid, Okla. ; "What I Learned of Interest to Nurserymen at the West Baden Meet- ing," by E. M. Sherman, of Charles City, Iowa. Arnong the firms represented at the meeting were the following: Blair & Kaufman. Kansas City, Mo. ; J. S. Butterfield, T. E. Griesa, Holman & Bente, Leavenworth, Kan.; J. A. Dope- man, Enid, Okla.; New Haven Nurseries. New Haven. Mo.; Marshall Brothers, Ar- lington, Neb.; E. Mohler, Plattsburg. Mo.; J. W. Hill, Peters & Skinner, North To- peka, Kan.; F. H. Stannard & Co., Ot- tawa, Kan.; Stark Brothers, Farmington. Ark. ; Sherman Nursery Company, Charles City. Ja. ; Williams & Bernardin, Parsons, Kan.; A. Willis. Ottawa, Kan.; J. Wragg & Sons, Waukee. la.; Younger & Com- pany, Geneva, Neh. The next meeting will be held at the same place, December 19-20, 1905. London, Ont. florists' and gardeners' picnic. The second annual picnic of the Lon- don florists and gardeners was held at Springbank park, July 12, with about 250 people in attendance. Chief interest centered in the athletic sports, prizes for which were donated by J. Gammage & Sons and Darch & Hunter. After the programme was completed supper was served in the pavilion, after which a baseball game took place between the employes of Darch & Hunter and J. Gammage & Sons. NOTES. Harry Taylor, who has been with Gammage & Sons for some years, has gone into business on his own account and is building new houses. Chrysanthemums are nearly all planted and in general are looking fine. Fred Dick is building a new house, 20x100 feet. F. K. St. PauL Business has been rather poor for the past week. The weather had a very bad effect on roses, and it is very hard to find 100 respectable roses of any kind at present among the growers. Lilies are plentiful and of fine quality. Sweet peas have been unusually fine and some fair asters are now coming in, most of them from private gardens. NOTES. It is reported that S. D. Dysinger, with L. L. May & Company for many years, will leave to accept a position with a large Chicago mail order house. The trade in general and all his friends will be sorry to miss him, as Steve has been very popular with everybody, and we wish him all success in his new posi- tion. The annual bowling contest for the gold medal between teams representing St. Paul and Minneapolis was rolled on the Arcade alleys, in Minneapolis, July 20, and was won by the St. Paul boys after a strenuous time of it, winning by the small margin of forty-seven pins. Recent visitors : Mr. Currie, of Mil- waukee ; J. T. Cokely, of Scranton Flor- ist Supply Company, Scranton, Pa., and E. M. Sherman, of Sherman Nursery Company, Charles City, la. O. Cleveland. The annual outing of the Florists' Club will be held at Giessen's Gardens, Pearl street, opposite Lakeside cemetery, August 2. Eighteen prizes are offered to be competed for by the ladies, gentle- men and children in attendance. The club has rented the grounds for the day. There will be music and dancing galore. Business is pretty fair for this time of the year. Echo. DAHLIAS! ONE HUNDRED and THIRTY ACRES. Roots and Bloom in any quantity. L. K. PEACOCK, Inc., Alco, N.J. Please inention the A tnerican Florist when writing. Surplus Rose Stock All in Ai condition, 1%-inch stock. Maids, Brides, Ivory, Gates, Meteors, $3.00 per 100; 825. CO per 1000. Also a fine lot of LATANIA BORBONICA, 3- inoh pots, from 1-8 character leaves, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per lOOO; $300.00 per 10,000. J. B. HEISS The Exotio Nursarles, «#• B. ribl^a DAYTON, OHIO. Cottage Gardens Co. Inc. QUEENS, LONG ISLAND, N. Y. SPECIALISTS: PEONIES, CARNATIONS AND SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK. LARGEST STOCK OF ALL BELGIAN PLANTS Azaleas, Araucarias, Sweet Bays, Palms, Bogonlas, Gloxinias, etc. LOUIS VAN HOUTTE PERE, GHENT, Belgium. EVERGREENS .^SSU. Specialties— White Pine, Hemlock and Large Evergreens. Spring List for details. Andorra Nurseries, Wm. Wamsr Harpir, Prop. CHESTNUT HILL, PA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Are the Cheapest Because They Are the Beat. D.&C. ROSES We carry in stock upwards of a thousand differ- ent varieties, consisting of the very latest Euro- pean varieties, including Baby Rambler, as well aa all the leading varieties of American origin; stock from %y% and 4 and 5-inch pots. Sand us your list off wants to-day. Ask for catalogue, free. The Dingee & Conard Go. w^^nRoTpA. Please mention the A tnerican Florist when writing, » THE MOON For j Trees, Shrubs, Vinea Vourj and Small Fruits. StioiiptlTS nisstiated Catalogne Fret. THB WM. H. MOON OOi Morrlsville, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU NEED. Roses for forcing and outdoor planting. Rh dodondrons for forcing and outdoor planting Clemalis in loading varieties. Hydranoea P. G. in all sizes. Boxwood in different sizes. Azalea Mollis very cheap. Lilao for forcing and fleld- grown stock. Deulzia Gracilis, strong plants at a bargain, and other good things for Kurservmen and Florists; very reasonable prices. Wholesale catalogue ir ailed free upon application. W. VAN KLEEF & SONS, Boskooo. Holland, Wholesale Growers oi Nursery Stock. PEONIES LILIES, Hardy Sorts, about 40,000 bulbs. GLADIOLI, in tine named and unnamed sorts. DAHLIAS, RIchardlas, Madeira Vines. SUGAR MAPLES. 6 inches to 10 feet. lOO.OOO. CATALPA speoiosa seedlings. BLACK LO-- CUST seedlings. List in season. E. Y. TEAS, Centerviile. Ind. Please mention the American Florist wheti writiTig, PEONIES. Wholesale and retail catalogues ready for dis- tribution. Sent free on application. All stock guaranteed true to name. Send your orders in early to be assured of a good collection tor fall planting. PETERSON NURSERY, 503 W. Peterson Ave., CHICAGO. PAEONIAS. Per 100 White, generally called Queen Victoria $ 9.00 Festiva Maxima 30.00 Fragrans, the bloom producer 6,00 For 1000 rates and other varieties, write GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. 200 Choicest Varieties. Larife Stock. 1905. The American Florist. 21 TheStorrs&tiarrisonCo. PAINESVILLE NURSERIES. CATALOGUES AND PRICE LISTS FREE ON APPLICATION PAINESVILLE, OHIO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, CHOICE ROSE STOCK From 2^ and 3H-inch pots. Killarneys, Brides, Bridesmaids. Write for prices. JOHN YOUNG V^%ll%^^\ Te ephone, 4463 Madison. JHease mention ike A merican Florist when wriiing, Gi FRETS & SONS g. koster&sons Nurseries, BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Rhododendrons, Azaloas. Magnolias, Lilacs (pot grown), Hardy Evorgreons, oto. We beg to call your special attention to our rich assorted stock of conifers and specimen plants. Inspection invited. Catalogue, 1905-19C6, free on application. Please tneulion. the A merican Florist when writing. Baby Rambler Ths Always in Bloom Rote. 2>4-in., $3.50 per doz., $15.00 per 100, $125.00 per 1000; S-in., $3.50 per doz., $25.00 per 100; 4- in., $6.00 per doz. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Please rnention the American Florist when writing. Jacs Smits, Ltd. XK" (BRANCH AT BOSKOOP.) Wholesale Growers of g^na^JTeTtli nurserj[ stock, pot- grown forcing plants. Lilacs a specialty. Berlin and Hamburg Valley — the best quality. Catalogue free on demand. When in Europe please inspect our nurseries. NAARDEN-BUSSUM, near Aniilsrdam, it our R. R. Dipot. please nientwn the American Florist when writing. A NEW POPPY Princess Victoria Louise Was awarded the gold medal at the International Exhibition at Dusseldort, 1904, and a Certificate of Merit by the Horticulturists' Association of Germany. Splendid salmon colored cut and garden flower: strone, 3- year old plants (no cuttings), each 48c, direct from the grower; in laiger quantities, 86c each. EMIL FINGER, Hamburg, 21, Germany, HORTICULTURIST. Am willing to place the agency for this novelty with a well-known firm, offering suitable terms. Fiease mention the A merican Florist when writing. FruTt Trees, Small FrnlU-Ornameiitsl Treea, Everercens and Shrnbs, 8hade Trees, Hardy Bosea, Uardy Plants, Climbers, etc The moat complete collections In this country. Gold Medal— Paris— Pan-American— St. Louis. 102 prizes New York State Fair, 1904. illustrated Descriptive Catalogue FREE on Request. ELLWANGER & BARRY Mt. Hope Nnnerles, Bochester, N. T. Drawtr lou v Established 65 Tears. Please ?iteution the Ainericatt Florist zuheti luriting. 60,000 GRAFTED ROSES For Forclns EXTRA FINE HEALTHY PLANTS. FREE FROM MILDEW. LIBERTY, .aVz-inch pots, per 100 % 18.00 BRIDESMAIDS, GOLDEN GATES, KAISERINS, S^inchpots, $15-00 per 100; per 1000 14S.00 20,000 OWN ROOT ROSES Sunrise, 3-in. pots, per 100 $9.00 Brides, Bridesmaids, Perles, Kaiserins, 3-in. pots, per 100 7.00 QMII \ V 2y2-inch pots. 'i31~llE.rA«y%. Price: $1.50 per lOO; $12.50 per 1000. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. We carried off the first prize for our exhibit of lOOblooms of Festive Maxima, the grandest white Paeonia in existence. We have a large stock of the true Festlva Maxima for September and October delivery; clumps average 3-7 eyes, at 10c per eye. Write us for your wants in Paeonias. We carry the best cut flower sorts at reasonable prices. 84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Greenhouse's and Nurseries. Western Springs, 111. C. R. HILLS, Grand Rapids, Mich. La Detroit, Chalanay and Sunrlsa, 3-in., $5.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, Une strong plants, 3-in.. »5.t0 per 100. Primulas, all varieties, about Aug. 10, S^-ln., 82.00 per 100. Cinerarias, about Aus. 15, 2!i-in.. 83.00 per 100. i Christmas Peppers, 2}^-in., $3.00 per 100. Forgel.me-nots, field clumps. 84.00 per 100. Aqullegia, assorted varieties, SM-in-, 82 00 per 100. Antirrhinum, assorted varieties, 2^-in., $2.60 per 100. IF IT COMES FROM HILL'S. IT'S ALL RIGHT. 3,500 American Beauty PLANTS in 3-inch pots, $6.50 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. Fine strong plants. W. A. HAMMOND, RICHMOND, VA. fiease mention the Ainerican Florist when writing. Hydrangea Otaksa. Field-grown, fine plants, 810.00, $12.00, and $15.00 per 100. A tew extra fine pot-srown plants in 5 to 9-inch pots, 30c to 50c each. Order now for fall delivery. Cash with order or satisfactory references. BAUR FLORAL CO., Erie, Pa. Roses 2,000 IVORY. 2,000 GOLDEN GATE. Exceptionally fine, strong, healthy stock, 84.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000, carefully packed. JOHNC. HATCHER, Amsterdam, N.Y. ROSES BARGAIN PRICES WHILE THEY LAST. Per 1000 Per 1000 Bridesmaids, 2i/4-in... $20.00; 3-in. ..$30.00 Brides, 214-in 20 CO; 3-in... 30.00 Meteors, 214-in 20.00; 3-in... 30.00 The above stock is thoroughly first-class, and is well rooted and ready for planting. Lakeview Rose Gardens JAMESTOWN, N. Y. Please mention the Atnerican Florist when writing, THE ffRT OF Floral Arrangement. The first special newspaper in the world for floral arrangement. 250 ILLUSTRATIONS ANNUALLY. Specimen number free. Subsciiption, $2.40 yearly. BINDEKUNST-VERLAG. J. Oibertz, ERFURT, GERMANY. 22 The American Florist. July 29, Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and sporting readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this depart-- ment to J. H. Pepper, 4*9 Sixth Ave., New York; Robt Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadel- phia J or to the American Florist C!o. , Chicago^ At Chlcas:o. The Florists' Club convention team rolled a game on the Aurora hall alleys July 25, with a team captained by George Scott. The following are the scores: CONVENTION TEAM. Player— 1st. 2d. 3(3. 4th. Asmus 194 155 191 160 Hauswirth 128 162 162 136 Bergman 200 146 143 119 Smyth 121 155 155 scott's team. Player— 1st. 2d. 3d. 4th. Stollery 191 170 191 136 Winterson 124 116 161 130 Scott 174 218 204 178 Klunder 150 144 140 143 There will be a bowling match Sunday night, July 30, at Knapstein's alleys, Car- men and Evanston avenues, between the convention bowling team and a team cap- tained by Fred Stollery. Twin City Bowlers. saints beat carnation clippers. The second annual contest between teams representing St. Paul and Minne- apolis for the handsome gold medal took place in Minneapolis on Thursday. July 20, in the evening, and was won by St. Paul for the second time. Aside from the club medal each member of the win- ning team receives an individual button of which they are very proud. The club winning the medal three times becomes the owner of it. A bar is added every year with the name of the winning club, date. etc. The contest having been held in Minneapolis, there was a big crowd of the boys rooting for the home team with megaphones and strong lungs, but St. Paul was not far behind in this matter. The scores made were not what the boys can do ordinarily, as there were sev- eral eases of rattles, and the foul line rule worked against several of them. John Monson rolled the highest single score and O. J. Olson the highest aver- age, closely followed by Carl Haugen. The scores follow; St. Paul 1st. 2d. 3d. Tot. Wm. Strehlow 108 133 116 357 Carl Haugen 140 148 145 433 Henry Puvogel 115 138 88 341 'Wm. ■ Swanson 96 117 139 352 O. J. Olson 155 144 136 435 W. C. Hansen (Capt.) 1918 Minneapolis — 1st. 2d. 3d. Tot. E. Nagel (Capt.) 104 133 116 357 John Monson 110 131 172 413 Oscar Carlson 100 122 105 324 H. Will 113 91 166 370 Wm. Desmond 162 117 123 402 1871 O. Des Moines, la. Gertrude Blair, who is with the Liv- ingston Seed Company, Columbus, O., is visiting her father, R. L. Blair, here. Charles McAniff, who is in charge at the old Morris place, is putting things in good shape. R. L. Blair, for many years a retail dealer here, is in charge of one of the city parks. Robert Newcomb, with the Morris- Blair Floral Company, will soon visit his parents in Arkansas. W. L. Morris was recently heard from in Havana, Cuba. A. G. Lozier is displaying some excep- tionally fine Boston ferns. Visitors : Paul Zirkman, Philadelphia, Pa.; J. F. Wilcox, Council Bluffs, la.; W. E. Kemble, Oskaloosa, la. San Francisco. trade at standstill. There is practically nothing doing at all in this market at present. The Taft party which was here last week stirred up business a little but not to any great extent. Roses and carnations are of poor quality. The hot spell which lasted all through last week played havoc with all inside stock. Quantities of gladiolus, sweet peas, etc., were com- pletely destroyed and not much of that stock is arriving now. Carnations in the field also suffered severely as did chrys- anthemums, which are about all planted out now. Some of the leading bulb growers lost considerable Lilium album and rubrum which were planted out. Thousands of young plants were lost by nurserymen also. NOTES. There seems to be much rejoicing among the growers over the fact that the Hannah Hobart carnation is to be distributed next January. John H. Sievers & Company have been supplying the cut blooms of this variety to the retail trade of this city for the past eight years and it is without question the finest carnation in the market. Luther Burbank was the invited guest of the Taft congressional party one day last week. Our famous scientist was presented to Miss Alice Roosevelt by Secretary of War Taft. Hector MacLean has a very promis- ing sport of Nephrolepis Pierson which he is watching with great care. It gives every promise of being a very valuable addition to the Nephrolepis family. Robert Armstrong, of the El Monte- cito nurseries, came up from Los Angeles during the week. He has closed his retail store in that city for the sum- mer. The San Rafael Horticultural Society has decided to hold a fall exhibition in October. The exact date has not yet been set. G. Podesta of Podesta & Baldochi, whose health has been very poor of late, is going to the coast range mountains for a rest. George Nunn, head gardener to S. E. Slade, has had one of his large fern houses remodeled and planted with American Beauty roses. Murray & Angus Company are now busily engaged in replanting all their rose houses. R. Waddington has been appointed head gardener at Paso Rabies Hotel, succeeding Richard Cruickshank. A visit to the plant of H. Plath, our state vice-president, reveals his ferns and decorative plants all in fine shape. Philip C. Meyer has returned from his vacation at Santa Cruz Beach. Visitors: Charles C. Navlet, San Jose ; Mark Ebel, of Sacramento ; Rob- ert Armstrong, of Los Angeles, and Charles P. Braslan, of the Braslan Seed Growers' Company, San Jose. Norma. Davenport, la. florists' club MEETING. The July meeting of the Tri-City Flo- rists' Club was held on the evening of July 13 at the newly erected residence of Henry Staack and Sons, of Moline, 111. It was a very sultry night, but nearly every member of the society was present. E. Slye, representing the Ionia Pottery Company of Ionia, Mich., was a visitor and gave a very interest- ing talk on florists' societies of the east. Three new names were proposed for membership and will be voted on at the next regular meeting. The committee on the annual picnic reported favorably and it was decided to hold same July 27 at Suburban park. Mr. Forbes, of Forbes & Bird, extended an invitation to the society to meet at his place of busi- ness. The invitation was accepted. NOTES. The Society of Iowa Florists will hold its annual meeting on the evening of Aug. 30 in the rooms of the Horticul- tural Society in the capitol building, Des Moines, Iowa. Harry Bills, of the Bills Floral Com- pany, Davenport, is busy replacing glass which was broken out by hail some time ago. Those likely to go to the national con- vention next month are John Staack, of Moline, 111. ; John Temple and Theo. Ewoldt. of Davenport. William Knees, of Moline, is having a residence built costing between $3,000- and $4,000. Forbes & Bird, of Davenport, have begun the erection of a greenhouse 20x 100 feet. Ludwig Stapp, of Rock Island, 111., is busy building a range of four large- houses for carnations. Henry Meyer, of Rock Island, 111., is busy benching carnations. Ted. Oshkosh, Wis. The annual meeting of the Wisconsin' Horticultural Society will be held at the- city hall in Oshkosh the morning, after- noon and evening of August 29. The- society is composed of various local societies in the state. The last meeting- was held at Lake Geneva. The officers- of the society are ; President, Dr. T. E. Loope, Eureka ; secretary, Fred Crane- field, Madison; treasurer, L. G. Kellogg,. Ripon. MUMS and ROSES x.SlliffS.-... Tha followlno list of 'Mums. 2-ln , al $ 1 .60 : per 1 00, S 1 2.50 par I OOOi In aaaortinanl: Harry A. Parr, Puritan, Mrs. Jerome Jones, Lady Fitzwygram, Pink Elkstaoru, Belle of Castlewood, Lavender Queen, Mrs. E. Buettner, Violet Rose, Monrovia, Monarch of Ostrich Kentucky, Plumes, White Queen, Mrs. J. G. Whllldln, Captain Gridley, Evangeline. Calvats of '89, Mrs.W.McK.Twombly, Eda Prass, Achilles, Kate Brown, Mme. Payne, Marion Henderson, Yanariva, Estelle, Ville de Bordeaux, Adele, WiUowbrook, Pink Ivory, B. G. Bicbardson. Mrs. S. T. Murdook, Qlory of the Pacific, Good Gracious, R. D. Carte, Mrs. Governor Pifer, Dr. W. A. Wakely, Vioar of Leatherhead,. Lady Harriot, Marv Hill, E. H. Pierson, Shawmut, Eatherine Loheman, Mrs. J. J. Glessner. Tha following at S2.00 per 1 00! Wm. Duckham, Le Springo, Timothy Eaton, Black Bpauty, Shilowa, Mrs. F. J. Taggart, Malcomb Lamond, Baden Powell. Mrs. Perrin, DftQCC in The following at 15.00 per 1000. nUOLOi Z'llli No less than 500 at this price. Cornelia Cook, Catherine Mermet, Mme. Margottin, Clotbitde Soupert, Snowflake, White Niel, White Rambler, Mile F. Kruger, Mary Washington, Marie Van Houtte, Baltimore Belle, Marie GulUott, Yellow Rambler, Pink Maman Cochet, Pink Rambler, White Maman Coohet. Per 100 Pet too Eaiserin Augusta Crimson Rambler .$2.00 Victoria $2.00 Bride 2.00 Pink La France. . . 2.00 Bridesmaid 2.00- TERMS: Oath with order, money order or bank dralt. Will exchange for Boston or Pierson Ferns.. State what you have to offer. THE REESER FLORAL CO., Urbana, Olilo. igo5. The American Florist. 23 HANNAH HOBART ..'^'.ITo^l. THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER in competition with the latest and very best products in Carnations, East or West, for the last eight years. Mr. John A. Balmer, of Clealum, Washington, after his visit to our Nurseries in January, 1902, wrote an article which appeared in the issue of the Ambrioak Flobist of February 15, follows: t , • ». "The Hannah Hobart is really a remarkable flower, never less than four inches, and frequently four and one-halt incoes across. In color it is a shade deeper than Lawson, but the petal arrangement is quite different; in this respect it moat resembles the old Jubilee, but of course the color is different. I saw two large houses of it at Sievers", and the sight is one long to be remembered, hundieds of blooms and not a poor one in the lot, and everyone the exact counterpart of the other; no burst calyxes, but every flower supported on a 34-inoh stem, and standing up like soldiers. There is certainly no carnation of its color that can equal it." The above is a truthful statement of facts by a very competent gentleman, and if needing verification, the simple assertion that the flowers of this magnifloent variety of Carnation have been sold wholesale as high as S1.50 per dozen, and none less than $1.00 per dozen up to date, should be sufficient to convince anybody of its iritrinsic value. The constant inquiryby everyone who has seen the plants in flower is: "When will the Hannah Hobart be for sale?" This led us at last to the conclusion to distribute the same next year, and we are ready to book orders fromnow on lor delivery beginning Jan. 1, 1908. Send your orders in early because they will be filled strictly in rotation. PRICE: $3.00 par 12; SI 5.00 per 100; SI 20.00 par 1000. JOHN H. SIEVERS & CO., '"filt'^.'.r.ri,?' San Francisco, CaU VIOLET PLANTS. Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, from 2-in. pots, 52.50 per 1 00; $20.00 per 1 OOO. FIELD GROWN Carnation Plantsand Violet Plants Per 100. Per lOCO Princess of Wales and Dorsett, singles $6.00 S0.00 Lawson.... S.OO 4S.00 Enchantress 7.00 60.00 Glacier S.OO 4S.00 Peru 400 3S.00 ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids, Mich. Rease mention the American Florist when ■writing. Planting Time At Hand. BEST STANDARD VARIETIES IN STOCK. Send List for Best Quotations. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, IVIIch. Please mention the American Florist when writing, Chrysanthemoms. New and Standard Varieties. Fine plants, now ready. 2y2-inch pots. Write for List and Prices. H. WEBER & SONS, OAKUAND, IWID. Please meniion £he American Florist when writing SPECIALTIES ROSES) from 3-inch pots, CARNATIONS, for fall delivery, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, SMILAX. VIOLETS. In Best Varieties Prices Low. Send for List. WOOD BROTHERS, N. Y. Fiease mention the A merican Florist when writing. Wanted-Pelar^oniums I want to procure a collection of choice varieties. If you have anything to offer, send me list of varieties, with prices. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J. Geraniums NOW READY. Good Stocky Plants from 2-in. Pots. Jean de La Brete.. 13.00 per 100 La Favorite 2.00 " LaPilote 2.00 " LeCld 2.0O " M. Jolly de BammeTllie 4.00 " Mme. Charlotte.... 2.00 " Alph. Rioard 82.00 per 100 Beaute Poitevine . . . . 2.00 " Bertha de Presilly. . . 4 00 " Bruanti 200 " Centaure 2.10 " E. H. Trego 6.00 " Gloire de France 2.00 " We will send 1000 (50 each) of the above varieties for $20.00 CASH WITH ORDER. Sand lor Trade List. Mme. Jaulin 2.00 per 100 Mme. Landry 2 00 " Mar. de Castellane. . 3 00 " Mar. de Montmort, . . 2 00 " Miss F. Perkins 2.00 " S. A. Nutt 2.00 " Thos. Meehan 3.00 " R. VINCENT, JR , & SON, White Marsh, Md. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. SCOTTII The Most Graceful Nephrolepis Known Retailers who have handled this fern are unani- mous in proclaiming it the best Fern ever introduced. Consult any grower who has bought Scottii and he will tell you that it is as far ahead of the Boston as that variety is ahead of all other introductions. See my adv. on second cover page in American Florist of Feb. 25th. inilll CnnTT Keap street Greenhouses, vUnil duU 11, BROOKLYN, N. Y. BRANCH: E. 43th St. and Rutland Road, Flatbush. Tblbphone, 1207 Williamseubo. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. LUDVIG MOSBAEK, ON3RGA, ILL. 2K-in. 50,000 Asparagus, Plumosus and per loo Sprengeri, 3-inch, $5.00 $2.50 0,000 Smilax, 2i4-in.,$iS.00per lOOO 2.00 5,000 Umbrella Plants, 4-in., $6.00 per 100 2.58 5,000,000 Celery Plants, $1.00 per 1000; transplanted, $2.00 per 1000. All Other Bedding and Vegetable Plants. Price List Mailed Free. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Le Journal des Roses. Organ of the French Rosarians. Published at Paris. Once a month with colored plates. Subscription $2.70 per Year. Sample Copies Free. "K^s*;^?" JOURNAL DES ROSES a SUISNES, Brie, Par Grisy-Suisnes. (Seine et Marne), FRANCE. The Beautiful Pinit Carnation CANDACE J3.00 per doz.; 812.00 per 100; 1100.00 per 1000. Dissemination 1906. Early com- mercial. INDIINAPOLIS FLOWER S PUNT CO., I llllllMipolto, JOHN HURTJE S Ind. CARNATIONS SPEAK QUICK. 2,000 fine strong Carnation Plants from flats hardened oft outside ready to plant. Queen Louise, $20.00 per 1000; Jcost, S15.00 per 1000; Prosperity, $2 00 per 100; 100 and over at 1000 rates. Send for Lists. Cash or C. O. D. BENJAMIN CONNELL, Wast Crova, Pa. Please mention the A merica n Florist when writins. Field Grown Plants "FIANCEE" $15.00 per 100; $125.00 per 1000. CHICAGO CABIIATION CO,, Joint, III. CYCLAMEN SPLENDENSGIGANTEUM HYBRIDS. Fineststrain in the world, in five true colors, including the fringed varieties. Strong, well grown stock, from aVJ-in. pots, S5.00 per 100, $45.00 per ICOO; from 3-ln. pots, $7 OU per 100: from 3^- in. pot, $12.00 per 100; from 4-in. pot, $15 00 per iCO. Satisfaclien guar- anteed. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Please mention the American Florist whenwriting. National Florists' Board of Trade, Oilloe: 66 PIna Streat, Naw York. Credit Relerence Book. A subscription to our Credit List will cost you 810 a year, and it may •ave you $100 the first month. Special Reports. We make a specialty of this part of our work. Collections. We collect slow and doubtful ac- counts. Why not go through your books at once and send us all the claims that are in arrears? Wm. P. Craig '^^°^rZt Plants, Bulbs and Seods. 1305 Filbert Street PHILADELPHIA. 24 The American Florist. July 2(^, Cincinnati. There was an unusually heavy demand for flowers the past week, owing to a large death rate, and the florists found themselves busy nearly all the time. Stocks of all kinds were eagerly sought after, the, commission houses selling out clean every day. NOTES. Albert Miller, for several years con- nected with the J. M. McCullough's Sons' Company's cut flower department and lately, with Louis Kyrk, died July 17, and was buried the following Wednesday, July ig. George Dhonan, superintendent of the United Jewish Cemeteries, also has the sympathy of the craft in the death of his oldest daughter. florists' club outing. The florists outing, July 20, was a suc- cess in every particular. The two ball games were hotly contested, the morn- ing game between boys of Kentucky versus boys of Ohio resulting in a score of 9 to 8 in favor of Kentucky. The afternoon game, between the Knockers and Boosters, the score was 16 to 15, in favor of the Boosters. The six prizes in the men's bowling contest were awarded to Charley Crit- chell, Al Sunderbruch, Sam Kuhn, Al Heckman, James Allan and George Henning. The winners of the ladies' bowling contest were Miss Laura Murphy, Mrs. Sam Kuhn, Miss Roll, Mrs. Kate Pfeif- fer. Miss Lindeman and Mrs. Madares. William Gardner won the men's foot- race, and Miss Pfeiffer the young ladies' race, and Ben George and James Allan won the prizes as the best quoit pitchers. The men's bowling contest brought out the fact that we have some very good bowlers in our midst, and after the game President Murphy suggested that it was time they got together and formed a Florists' Bowling Club, to represent our city in the S. A. F. bowling tournaments. All present were heartily in favor of the plan, and the Cincinnati Florists' Society will be asked to take action at the next meeting. A. O. Peoria, 111. Frank Rue July 15 purchased the James C. Murray seed store on South Adams street. Mr. Rue has been manag- ing the store for two years, coming here from New York. He has spent his life in the seed business and thor- oughly understands it, which means that he will make a success of his new ven- ture. Plans are being made to secure good attractions for the flower festival which is to be given in the coliseum September II to 16. In various parts of the city lawns, yards and flower beds are being carefully prepared to contest for the prizes. The recent heavy rains have had a beneficial effect. The Central Passenger Association has granted a rate of a fare and a third during the dates of the festival, Sep- tember II to 16. It is expected that the Western Passenger Association will grant the same rate. St. Louis. NO IMPROVEMENT. The market the past week has been very dull. Stock, especially roses and asters, has been plentiful. Gladioli comes in such quantities as bring bottom prices and they are selling now at i and 2 cents, and a great many are thrown away. Asters, too, feel the slump and are selling at i cent and in lots are sold at very low prices. The only things that seem scarce are carnations ; they are bringing i to 2 cents. American Beauty roses are poor in quality and selling from 3 to 12}^ cents. Weather at time of writing is very cool. NOTES. Charles Schonele was married to Miss Rose Arata July 19. They have gone on a wedding tour to the lakes and expect on their return to open a first class flower store on South Grand ave- nue. Mrs. Schonele has at present a store on South Jefferson avenue. The florists' picnic took place at Horseshoe Lake July 19. The weather was very bad, rain falling all day. E. Kalisch and wife have gone east on a pleasure trip. Mr. Kalisch's brother has just returned from Portland, Ore. Mrs. Louise Pfeffer has a very pretty store on Eastern avenue. She was very busy with funeral work last week. George Waldbart is getting ready for fall trade, and is painting and improv- ing his store. Grimm & Gorley . were very busy all week at their store on Cass avenue. They had a large trade in funeral work. W. F. Lenox, Mass. The regular meeting of the Lenox Horticultural Society was held July 15. Mortimer Carpenter was unanimously elected a member of the society. It was moved that the society hold a field day on August 10. The committee of arrangements consists of E. Jenkins, Walter Jack, George Foulsham, William Woods, S. Carlquist and Percy Jeffrey. A first-class certificate was awarded E. J. Norman for Rose Pink, sport from Liberty, owing to its superiority in form, color and fulness, considering the sea- son, in comparison to the parent. The judges were A. J. Loveless, W. Woods and George Foulsham. Chas. O. Duncan, Asst. Sec'y. Violet Stock. Finest obtainable; ready to plant now. Imperial and Marie Louise, 214-inch pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Crabb & Hunter. Grand Rapids, Mich. S'.i:i CARNATIONS Peru and Floriana, $5-00 per 100. VINCAS, field grown. Write for prices on fall delivery. W. W. COLES, • Kokomo, Ind. GERANIIMS » - Three acres planted for stock; tooted cuttings in any quantity after September 1. I will guarantee tliem to reaoli you in good growing condition, and would like to book your order now. Send for list. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Good field- grown carnations, Lawson, pink; Flora Hill. Address for prices, L. BERTELSEN, 4258 North Wsslern Avenua, Chioago, III. Red Sport. The great Christmas "Hollyberry" rad Car- nation. Most profitable red ever introduced, and an easy doer; everyboby can sucoesa- fully grow It. A. B. DAVIS & SON, Carnation Specialists. PURCELLVILLE. VA. JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. GROWER OF Keutia Belmoreaua ""Kentia Forsteriaua BOSTOiTFERNS PALMS, DRACAENAS, GERANIUMS, CO- LEUS, and general bedding stock in large quan- tities. Write for prices. Cash or satisfactory references. L. H. rOSlBr CStatG) DORCHESTER, MASS Please mention the A metican i'lor lit wuen writing, MIXED TERNS 214,-inch pots. JS2.OO per 100. CASH or C. O. D. WM.A.CLARK&SONw.TE.K'-N.Y Please mention the American Florist when •writing, Boston Ferns 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 10-inch now ready. PIERSONI, in 6 and 10-inch, extra fine stock. SCOTTII, specimen plants in ic-inch. PLUMOSUS, 2, 3, 4, 5. and 6-inch. SPRENCERI, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6-inch. These are stock you can make money on during Summer and Fall. Write GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. P'.cai-r iiir'iiliDii l/ii' A mericav Fiorist 7i'he>i writing. Palms and Asparagus CHEAP. Per 100 Latania Bor., 2-in. pot, seed leaves. $ 3.00 " " 3-in. pot, 15-18 in., 3 ohr. Ivs. 12.00 " " 5-in. pot, 18-80 in., 3-4 chr. Ivs. 15.00 " 5-in. pot, 20-24 in., 4 ohr. Ivs. 20.00 Kentia B«l., 2Vi-in. pot, 6- 8 in., 3-3 leaves. .. 10.00 " 3 -in. pot, 8-10 in., 3-4 leaves... 12.50 Sherman Nursery Co. CHARLES CITY, IOWA. Please mention the Ainerican Florist zvhen writing. Primroses Asparagus CHINESE OBCONiCA and FORBESli, July 10 per 100, $2 00 CINERARIA, ready September per 100, S2.00 Plumoaus Nanua, 2}i-in. pots. ..per 100, 13.00 PAN SY SEED, large flowering, July Oz. 4.00 CASH or C. O. D. JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. igo5. The American Florist. 25 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^ TWENTY-FIRST Convention Namber TO BE ISSUED AUGUST 12, 1905. Secure Best Fall and Winter Business BY ADVERTISING NOW IN The American Florisf. NO WASTE. NO FICTITIOUS INQUIRIES. LOOK AT THE RATESi 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. On regular front pages and regular back page the price is $30.00 per page on yearly contract. Advertisements on second, third and fourth Special Cover Pages printed on heavy toned paper, $35.00 per page, net. THE BUYERS READ THAT PAPER WHICH IS BEST WORTH READING. WHAT THEY SAY: Worth Hundreds of Dollars. American Florist Co. :— The "Carna- tion Number" is certainly worth hundreds of dollars to carnation growers. Buffalo, N. Y. C. D". ZIMMERMAN. Splendid Advertising Results. American Florist Co ;— Kindly change our advertisement to read as per enclosed copy. We have had splendid results from our advertising in your paper and have turned down several large orders. We note the call is for the best quality of stock. W. C. HILL FLORAL CO. Streator, 111. Sells Stock Out Glean. American Florist Co: — Please dis- continue my advertisement for a short time in Ihe American Florist. The 1-inch advertisement in your paper has sold about 45,000 Cannas for me within the last 3 or 4 weeks. We are now sold out. Whenever I have a surplus I will surely make it known thr..,ugh your paper. : W. W. COLES. The announcement of every regular advertiser appears in Ready Reference Advertising Department. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn Street, ^^ . CHICAGO. Please Nail Your Advertisement NOW. "A FLORIST'S PAPER FROM COVER TO COVER.' 26 The American Florist. July 2g Toronto. Trade conditions continue fair, and in comparison are better than a j'ear ago. A large number of roses coming in at pres- ent are of very inferior grade, though Kaiserin and Mme. Chatenay are both of good quality. Carnations hold up their quality very well for the late season, and already some very good pink and white asters are on the market. Lilies of the different varieties are very plentiful and are in demand for funeral work. Out- door flowers, such as coreopsis, gaillar- dia and other varieties are not meeting very good sale, as so many more of these varieties are being grown in this locality at present than a few years ago. Centaurea in the yellow, mauve and white shades and sweet peas in all col- ors are meeting very fair sale. Most of the sfores are at present having water lilies, which give a very cooling effect these warm days. NOTES. J. H. Dunlop and family are spending the season at their summer cottage at Rosebank. Progress at the greenhouses has been rapid. Most of the American Beauty and other varieties have been planted and are at present making good growth. Carnations look well in the field and indications at present are for a very good season. The Canadian Horticultural Associa- tion will hold its eighth annual conven- tion in Montreal August 8, 9 and 10. Secretary A. H. Ewing, Woodstock, Ont, expects the largest attended meet- ing in the history of the association, and the contingent from Toronto will be a large one. l3. J. Sinclair has been handling large quantities of Lilium candidum. Several large cases of these and other flowers were shipped to distant points, one of the cases weighing over 1,200 pounds. This, we think, for bulk is the largest box of flowers ever sent from this city. Word has been received from Thomas Manton, enroute to Winnipeg, where he has gone to accompany a car load of plants which are to be used for a decora- tion, that cold weather was experienced and consequently some damage by frost was done to the palms in transit. The family of W. H. Waters, of Nor- way, has been quarantined, four of the members being badly affected with diphtheria. We are pleased to report that the invalids have almost recovered and we trust that business will conse- quently show a good increase. H. G. D. ^ GLASS GREENHOUSE PUTTY GLAZING POINTS MASTICA GLASS MENDERS WE CAN SUPPLY ANYTHING USED IN THE REPAIRING AND REGLAZ- ING OF YOUR GREENHOUSES. GREENHOUSE PAINTS GLAZING TOOLS C. C. POLLWORTH CO. GREENHOUSE SUPPLIES MILWAUKEE. The TARRYTOWN fERN NEPHROLEPIS PIERSOM ELEGANTISSIMA GOLD MEDAL ""■"^"^ FAIR SHAW COLD MEDAL Louisiana Purchase Exposition. GOLD MEDAL Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. COLD MEDAL Ehode Island Horticultural Society. COLD MEDAL New Orleans Horticultural Society. SILVER MEDAL Society of American Florists— Highest Award. SILVER MEDAL Massachusetts Horticultural Society. SILVER MEDAL New York Florists' Club— Highest Award. SILVER MEDAL American Institute, New York-Highest Award. SILVER MEDAL Newport Horticultural Society-Highest Award. SILVER MEDAL Tarrytown Horticultural Society- Highest Award. And Numerous Diplomas and Certificates of Merit. THE BEST RECORD Of Any New Introduction. The Much Coveted From the $50 PRIZE Horticultural Society of New York For THE BEST New Plant of the Year. NOW READY FOR DELIVERY. PRICE— 214,-inch pots, $9.00 per dozen, SO plants at 60c each, 100 at 50c each, 500 at 45c each, and 1000 at 40c each; S-inch pots, $12.00 per dozen; 6-inch pots, $24 00 per dozen; 8-inch pots, $36.00 per dozen; 10- inch pots, $60.00 per dozen. F. R. Pierson Co. ™"Nr;S""^""' igos. The American Florist. 27 FINE STOCK FROM BENCH Boston Ferns Ready for 5-inch pots, $3.00 per do2.; $25.00 per »uu. BOSTONS, from 6-incIi pots, $6.00 per doz.; 7-inch, $9.00 per doz.; 8-inch, $15.00 per do2. ^ 100. Variety Kentia Belmoreana 3^ " 4 6 7 10 Kentia Forsteriana 4 5 6 10 Latania Borbonica 3 VA 8 Phoenix Canariensis 8 Plioenix Reclinata 6 Araucaria Excelsa 4 " 5 " 6 " Compacta 6 Cocos Weddelliana 3 Pandanus Utiiis 3 " 5 " 6 " 7 Size Heigbt Leaves Each 12-14 15-17 24-26 32-34 46-SO 18-20 24-26 26-30 48-56 11-13 30-34 5-6 5-6 6 7 6-7 7-8 3-5 4-6 5 6-7 4-5 7-8 tl.25 2.50 7.50 .30 .60 1.25 7.00 Dozen % 2.00 3.60 15.00 30.00 ion S15.00 30.00 3.60 7.20 15.00 Variety. Size Height Leaves Each Pandanus Veilchii 6 SI. 50 " 7 2.00 " 9 3.00 Poa Trivialie Var 3 Fine for Ferneries Dozen S18.00 24 00 36.00 Cibotium Schiedei 6 7 Dracaena Indivlsa 4 2-3 tiers. 3-5 tiers. 3-5 tiers. 3 tiers. 1.50 2.50 'iso .75 1.25 2.00 1.00 7.00 1.50 12.00 18.00 Fragrans. . 1.50 2.00 9.00 6.00 9.00 15.00 2.50 2. DO 5.00 9.00 12.00 " " 7 Maisangeana 5 Asparagus Plumosus 3 3 4 " Sprengeri 4 '* ** 5 Fittonia Verschafleltii 2 Fine for Ferneries . Maranta Maisangeana 2 " " Boston Ferns 2 Runner JAPANESE FERN BILLS, In leaf 18.00 24.00 l.SO 3.00 3.00 500 9.00 13.00 $ 6.00 1.00 1.50 1 25 2 00 4.00 3.00 8.00 13.00 10.00 15.00 5.00 5 00 4.00 NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSII strong slool!: plants, »25.00 per lOO. ^ THE GEO. WITTBOLP CO., m Bnckingham pim., CHICAGO PDIIIIIDOCEre Sinensis, finest mixed, rRiniRVSKa 2.in., $2 OO per 100. Booted 2-iQ. Rooted Cuttings, prepaid. Cuttings, plants Per 100 Per 100 Rosas, Ivory, Golden Qate 2 00 Mums, Silver Wedding 100 each, Blaok Hawk, Ivory, Pink Ivory, Halliday, Queen, Appleton, White Bonnaffon, Niveus, Jones, etc., 2-inch, (1.50 per 100. Cash. Direct all orders plainly to BYEB BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. Orchids I i^ Arrived in superb condition Cattleya Soliroadaraa, C. Trianaa. C. CIgas, C. Warnarl, C. Dowlana. Write for prices. Lager & Hurrell, summit, n. j. OTCbld Growers and Importera. ORCHIDS LariEest Importers. Exporters. Growers and Hybridists In the World. SANDER, SL Albans, England. Agent, A. DIIMIVIOCK, 31 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY fflNODE FLORIST CO. ...JAPANESE NOVELTIES... TINY PLANTS, in 2 and 3-in. decorated Japan- ese pots, $15.00, $20.00 and $25.00 per 100. RHAPiS, 5 to 15 shoots, 50 cents each. CASH WITH ORBEB. LARGEST GROWERS OF USTEV LILIES. WOODSIDE, N. Y. and WHITESTONE. U I., N.Y. Poinsettias July and August delivery, 2V4-inoh, 85.00 per 100; J40.C0 per 1000. BENTZEN FLORAL CO. St. Louis, Mo. f JOHN BURTON, Assignee for | ROBERT CRAIG & SON, ROSES, PSLMS, lad Noveltin In DtGarativ* Plants. Market anil 49th Sts., Phllailslphia, [ SON, I u. I ila, Pa^f Seasonable Stock. IN EASTER LILIES, HYDRANGEAS, GENISTAS, SPIRAEA GLADSTONE, RHODODENDRONS. Palms, Ferns and Decorative Stock. R. DREYER, TC°g!°y^ NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONI ELEfiANTISSIMA Grand stock— In all sizes. Very popular in New York and all the large cities. Unpracadsnlad Sale of Large Specimens. A splendid investment to plant NOW for the fall trade. Prices from 75c each; $9.i0 per dozen: $50.00 per 100, up to 82.00. $3 00, iS.OO, $7.50 each. Satisfaction guaranteed. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown, N.Y. Please tnention the American Florist when writing. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS From flats, ready for2i4-in. pots, $12.00 per lOOO SPRENGERI, " " 10.00 per 1000 Prepaid cash with order. Large field-grown P. Nanus, fine tor benching and will give great satisfaction, $40.00 per 1000; 5,000 for $3500 per lOOO, not prepaid. Yalaha Conservatories, lJ* c*."^., please mention tlie A ntei ican Florist 7vhev 7vriling. Palms, Orchids, Bay Trees, etc. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. Always mention the American Flo- rist when you order stock.ijt ^"roses"^ Sy^-INCH POTS Per 100 Per lOOO American Beauty $6.00 $50.00 La Detroit 6.00 50.00 Rosalind Orr English... 25.00 200.00 Max von Herresdorfer... 5-00 40.00 Ideal 5.00 40.00 3-iNCH POTS: Bridesmaid.'. 4.00 35.00 2^2-1 N OH POTS: Wm. Askew 5.00 40.oO Sunrise 4.00 35.00 AMERICAN BEAUTY BENCH PLANTS, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. A LL plants sold under the express ** condition that if not satisfac- tory they are to be returned immediately when money will be refunded. PETER REINBERG, • 51 Wibasli Ave., CHICtaO. J Please viention the American Florist zvhen writing. THE HORTICILTURAL TRADE JOIRNAL The largest, brightest, and best advertis- ing medium for the Horticultural Trade in Great Britain, published weekly. Also THE IHTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURAL TRADE JOURNAL. Published quarterly. Both mailed post free for one year for One Dollar. -^Publishers : THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY, BURNLEY, ENGLAND. 28 The American Florist. July 2^, The Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output of Flower Pots is larger than any concern in the World Our Stock is always Large and Complete Main Office and Factory, 713 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" PULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT MTT., HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH., Rap. 490 Howard St., Piease mention the American Florist^when writtng. Standard OnX^ Flower... ■ v^ * ^ If your greenhouses are within 600 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 38th and M Streets, WASHINGTON. D. C. Please 7neyiii07i the Atnerican Florist when writing. Red Standard Flower Pots Price list and samples on application. Paducah Pottery, J. A. BAUER, Proprietor. PADUCAH. KENTUCKY. Please mention the A mertcan Florist uuhen writing, Kramer's Pot Hangers For Sale By Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Price, f 1.60 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. I. N. Kramer & Son, '""r.^.r" Please mention the A tnerican Florist when-writing» PgPPOTS SAMPLE POT AND PRICE UST ON APPLICATION. C. C. POLIWORTH CO., Kis**.^''^^ Please mention the A merican Florist when writinz. -WRITE- 1621-23 N. Leavitt St., CHICMO, ILL., rOB FBICIB OF Standard Pots l^^tS, poroiity oombiiied are the best on tlie market PUctse mention the A merican Florist when writing, GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFAOTURERS OF FLOWER POTS. Before buying write for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street, near Wrightwood Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. THE KELLER POTTERY COMPANY, -nu,.,..,..... FLORISTS' RED STMDARD POTS. Azalea Pots, Bulb and Fern Pans, Etc. Write for Price List. 2I3-I5-I7-I9-2I-23 Peafl St., NORRISTOWN, PS. Please mejition the American Florist when writing. BACK AGAIN HEWS POTS "^NOUGH SAID EH WELL HOW MANY THIS TRIP? A.H.HEWS&CO.INC. CAMBRIDGE -MASS. I 1500 2-in. 'rice per orate in orate, $4.88 1500 2M 5.26 1600 a/. 6.00 1000 3 gOU3H 500 4 3^0 5 U4 6 5.00 5 80 4.50 4.51 3.16 STANDIRD FLOWER POTS \ Packed In Bmall crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 120 7-in., In orate, $4.20 eo 8 " 3.0O HAND HADE. 48 9-in., in orate, $3.60 48 10 " 4.80 24 11 " 3.60 24 12 " 4.80 13 14 " 4.80 6 16 " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn vases, etc. Ten per cent off for cash with order. Address HILFIN6ER BROS . POTrERY, Fort Edward. N. Y. Or AUOTIST ROLKEB & SoNB, New York Agents, 31 Barolay Street, New York City. Just a Minute That's bow long it takes to water ot syringe a greenhouse with THE WITTBOLD PATENT WATERING SYSTEM It will pay you to investigate. Write for particulars to LOUIS WITTBOLD, 1708 N. Halsled St. Chicago. Please vieutinyi the A merican Florist when writing'. Syracuse RED POTS " He who oliangas not, goas backward " It the pots you have been buying do not please you, get Syracuse Red Pots. Made right- Shipped right We await your order. SYRACUSE POTTERY j CO., Syracuse, N. Y. Please m^intion the A merican Florist when writing. WHY NOT USE THE BEST. THE BEST IS ALWAYS THE CHEAPEST. The Corts a Stake Fastener. They are more quickly applied or removed than any other. They save time and labor which is money They are made of tinned spring wire especially made for the purpose, and will last longer than any other on the market. Tlie Tie That " Will Not Slip. TRY THEM AND BE CONVINCED. Sample Free. Price, $3.00 per 1000. AUGUST CORTS 8 SON, Wyncote, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wishing to do business vrith Europe should send for th* "Horticultural Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the Horticultural traders; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription to cover cost of postage 76a; Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." Rhilweli Nuraeriet. LOWDHAM. fgottt. England. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Convention Number AUGUST 12. SEND SDVERTISEIVIENTS NOW. 1905- Th E American Florist. 29 FLORISTS' SPECIALS. "Kinkaid" Hocking - Kanawha Splint ... Lower Vein Brazil Block - Genuine Smokeless Pocahontas Sullivan County Indiana Lump COAL We are direct agents. Write for prices for immediate shipment or season's supply. GLOBE COAL COMPANY, 1560-1570 Old Colony Building, GUT FLOWER BOXES «"°" The best, stroogeBt and neatest folding out flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. Per 100 Per 1000 Size No. 3x 4x20 $2.00 3x 4V4X16 1.90 3x 6x18 2.00 4x 8x18 2,50 3x 5x24 2.75 4x 8x22 300 4x 8x28 3.76 6x16x20 5.50 3x 7x21 3.00 5x10x35 650 7x20x20 9.50 3Hx5x30 3.C0 Sample free on application. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash. THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, Box 104. COLUMBUS, OHIO. Please mention the American Florist when writtns^ 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 119.00 17.50 19.00 23.00 26.00 28.50 36.00 54.00 28.60 62.00 67.50 28.50 SAVE THE BLOOMS! NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE PLANTS.USEO FOR FUMIGAnON ORSPR&YING.INDOORSOROUT 200 POUNDS TOBACCO Ifi ONE Wl KIKOTEEN N ICOTI N E IVI FG. CO., St. Louis. Mo. A. HERMANN, * Cape riowers, all colors, * Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, J- and All Florists' Supplies. Sbhb Fob Pbiobb. 404.412 East 34 €& OO, Leading Florists* Supply House. Ribbon Specialists. Imporiara and Manufaclurars, 1220 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The Standard VENTILATING MACHINERY The original machine with self- oiling oups. The most powerful, least complicated, very compact, with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gutter Over six miles in use and highly recommended by all. The only Drip Proof gutter on the market. The Standard Return Steam Trap It has no equals for simplicity or its working. Catalogue free. E. HiPPSRD, Youngstown, Ohio. please mention the American Florist when writing. The Florists' Hail Ass'n. Now insures upwards of 21,000,000 square feet of Qlaas. For patticalars address John G. Esler, sec*y. SADDLE RItfER, N. J. PUase mention the A merican Florist when writine MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports Galvanized Wire Rose Stakes, Tying Wires, Single & Double Pot Hangers. WRITE US. Igoe Bros '^^^ North 94-in.,10o; 2in.,7o; 114-in,,5Jic: lM-in.,33ic; l-in.,3o: 4-in., oast iron, 12e. Old and new fit- tings and valves. STOCKS and DIES ro'ti^reSdT'^-'tS-t':; l-in. pipe, $3.00. No. 3 threads, ly-in., IH-in., 3-in. pipe $4.00. PIPF PIITTFRQ New Saunders Pattern. No. 1 rircUUIILnO outs J^-ln-l-ln. pipe, 81.00. 'No. 2 outs l-in.-2-in. pipe, $1.30. STILLSON WRENCHES KiJ^iprSLa: 24-in., grips Min.-2i4in. pipe, $2.40; 36-in., grips H-in.-3i4-in. pipe, $4.75. PIPE VISES ^.®^' -^"^ 1 hinged, grips H-in.-2-in. GARnPN Hfl^F ^e^' 3i-in., guaranteed lOO-lbs. OHiiULii nuOL pressure, 7>ic per ft.; 3£-in.,not guaranteed, 4^c per ft. UnTRpn SA5H New. Cypress, 3-ft.x6-ft., from nuiDtU OHOn 700 up; glazed, complete, from J1.60up. Second-hand, as good as new, com- plete, at $1.25 and $1.00 each. CI ACC New. American, 50 sq. ft. to the box. DLHOO 10x12^ at $1.75. 10:512, 13x12, B double, at $2.40. 13x14, 12x16, 12x20, 14x14, 14x16, 14x20, 16x16, 16x18 B double, at $2.60. 16x30, B double, at $3.80 16x24, B double, at $2.95. 10x12, single, at $1.70. Old 10x12, single, at $1.40. RADIATORS steam, as good as new, 15c per pipe. Write for our prices on Cull Cyprsss Building Malarial, VenlllalIng Apparatus, Oil, Whito Lead, Putty, Paint, ato. lETROPOLITAN Iaterial CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Make Your Want Known \i you want to get rid of it. A want advertisement in the AMERICAN FLORIST will do what you want. Try it DOW. Back of every ad is a real want, so it pays to answer them. ;:,;:: M! GreenhoBse Material of Louisiana Cypress and Hot Bed Sash Washington Red Cedar OUR FACILITIES INCREASED ^^^^^^ OUR PRICES RIGHT OUR CRADES INVARIABLY THE BEST. Write for Catalogue and Estimate, when figuring on your new bouses. A. DIETSCH CO., 615 to 621 Sheffield Ave., CHICAGO. Please mention the American Florist when writing ESTABUSHED 1866 Ff |MIL^STEFFEriS> y^-; SUCC.™ N.STEFFENS. "•oSTEFFENSBROi Please ?neniion ike American Florist -when ts/riling, fsEST ENGRAVINGS andlLLUSTRATmNS^ I Ol Every Description I S COR GATtAJLtQGtTJSi^, \ I SEE OUR WORK IN THIS PAPER. SEND FOR ESTIMATES. I ^ GLOBE ENGRAVING and ELECTROTYPE CO. I • 407-427 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. S CHEAPEST AND BEST. If you doubt it try them and be convinced, Send for descriptive price circular. J. D. Carmody, Evansville, Ind. Please vieniion the American Florist when writing. "Enreka" Weed Killer. Saves Weeding. Keeps Paths, etc., clear without disturbing or staining the gravel. Soluble Powder, readily mixed and applied. Large Size Tin, enough for 100 square yards, 75 cts, each. Special prices to Cemeteries and buyers in large quantities. Full directions with each tin. Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICACO: NEW YORK: 84-86 Randolph SI. 1 4 Barclay SI. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. SHEEP MANURE Driedi Unpulverized and Pulverized, — — WBITB POR PRICES.—— MONTANA FERTILIZER CO., Elgin, III. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. 111=125 Blackhawk Cor. Hawthorn em I C AGO awk StB^ le Ave. W Mease mention the A merican Florist when -writing. Greenhouse Glass. IN EXCESS OF REQUIREMENTS. 40 boxes 16x16 double strength A 100 boxes 16 X 24 double strength A 125 boxes 16 X 24 double strength B Will sell lower than dealers. Write for prices. A. C. BBOWH, Springfield, III. ABSOLUTELY PURE PLANT FOOD Blatohford's Plant Grower and Land Renovator, J8.75. per 100 lbs. BLATCHFORD'S CALF MEAL CO., Waukegan, III 32 The American Florist. July 29, Index to Advertisers. Adv rates 10 Aitken Mark 16 Amer'n Blower Co.. IV AmlingE C 13 Andorra Nurseries. 20 AngermuellerGeoH. . 14 Aschmann Godfrey. 17 Atlanta Floral Co... 16 Bassett & Wash- burn 13 Baur Floral Co 21 Baumann L & Co . . . 29 Beaven E A 12 BeokertWC 18 Benthey-Coatsworth Co 13 Bentzen Floral Co. , . 37 Berke Geo H 16 Berning H Q 14 Bertelsen S 24 BertermannBros Co. 16 Berry A A Seed Co... 18 Bindekunst-Verlag.. 21 Blatohford's Calf Meal Co 31 BlackistoneZ D 16 BoddingtonAT II Braid wood J B 12 Brant D Wood...... 13 Braslan Seed Co 18 Breitmeyer's J Sons . 16 Brown AC 31 Brum HN 18 Bnotley W TCc... 17 Endlong J A 13 Burnham-Hitohlngs- PiersonCo IV Burpee W A* Co... II Byer Bros 27 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 12 OarmodyJD 31 Chicago Car Co 23 Chicago House Wrecking Co 31 Clare &Scharrath... 29 Clark WmA&Son.... 24 Olevel'ndCutFloCo. 14 Clipper Lawn Mower db. 2B Coles WW 24 Collins Thos. 16 Oonard <& Jones Co. . 21 ConnellBeni 23 (Sorts August & Sons 28 Cooke Geo H 16 Ootsonas Geo :^Xr«.AX»BI«PiaiA.. Please mention the American Florist wkeyi writing. VENTIiaTINB APPARATUS. Furman Boilers for Greenhouse Heating Valuable catalogue on Modern Steam and Hot Water Heating, mailed free upon request. Address The Herendeen Manufacturlni^ Company. Dept. Am.. Geneva. IN. Y. 39 Cortlandt St., NEW YORK. 39 Oliver St., BOSTON. FDEMAN BOILERS have been a\\ aided Certificate oI Merit at Five different J'lorists' Conventions. They have a record ol 20 years. Over 25,000 in use. Selllni! Agents: EDWARD S. DEAN, Bloomington, 111. E. K. BARE, La Crosse, Wis. JAS. SPEAR, S. & H. CO., 1014 Market St., PHILADELPHIA. igos. The American Florist. 33 Ready Reference Advertising. ADVERTISEMENTS IN THIS DEPARTMENT JO CENTS PER LINE, CASH WITH ORDER. COPY MUST REACH US MONDAY OF THE WEEK IN WHICH IT IS TO APPEAR Plants, Cuttings, Nursery Stock. Adiautum — Cuneatum, 4-in., 12c each. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Altemantheras — Alternantheras, red and yel- low, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware. O. Antirrhinum — Assorted colors, 2%-in., $2 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Aquilegia — Assorted varieties, 2%-ln., $2 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Araucaria — Excelsa; 10-12-In., 2 yr., 3 tiers, BOc each; 12-14-in., 2 yr., 3 to 4 tiers, 60c; 14-16-in., 3 yr., 3 to 4 tiers, 75e; 18-20-ln., 3 yr., 4 to 6 tiers, $1; A. compacta robusta, 4 sizes, $1.25, ?1.50, $1.76 and $2; A. Glauca, $1, $1.25 and $1.50 each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Areca — Lutescens, 5^-6-in. pot, 25-30-in. high, 40c to 50c each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Asparagus — Ready to shift, 2,000 2-in., $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000. Erie Floral Co., Brie, Pa. Asparagus — A. plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $1 per doz., $8 per 100; 4-ln., $1.50 per d02., $12 per 100; A. Sprengeri, 4-ln., $1.25 per doz., $10 per 100; B-in., $2 per doz., $15 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buclj- ingham Place, Chicago. Asparagus — Sprengeri; 1,000 seedlings, BOc per 100; 400 3-in., $5 per 100; 400 4-ln., $8 per 100. Vaughan & Sperry, 60 Wabash ave., Chicago. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus from flats ready for 214-ln. pots, $12 per 1,000; Spren- geri, $10 per 1,000; field grown plumosus, $40 per 1,000; 5,000 or more at $35 per 1,000. Yalaha Conservatories, Yalaha, Lalse Co., Fla. Asparagus — A. plumosus and Sprengeri, 214-ln., $2.50 per 100; 3-ln., $5. Ludvig Mos- baefe, Onarga, 111. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus, 3-in., $5 per 100. C. R. Hills. Grand Rapids, Mich. Asparagus — A. plumosus, 2-ln., $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; A. Sprengeri seedlings, 50c per 100, $4.50 per 1,000. W. T. Bucliley Co., Springfield, 111. Asparagus — A. plumosus, 4-ln., $10 per 100; A. Sprengeri, 2i4-inch., $2.50 per 100; 3-ln., $5 per 100. Bentzen Floral Co., St. Louis, Mo. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus, 2^-in, pots, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Asparagus — A^ plumosus and Sprengeri In 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6-in. pots. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. AsparagniB — Plumosus nanus, 2-in., $5 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila- delphia^ Asparagus — A. Sprengeri, $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; robustus, $B per 100, $40 per 1,000; plumosus, $2.B0 per 10,0, $20 per 1,000; defle- Tos, $5 per loo. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus — ^A. plumosus, 3-ln. pots, $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Bedding Stock — Dracaena md., 3, 4 and 5-ln., $5, $10 and $25 per 100; geraniums, S. A. Nutt, Casteilane, J. Doyle, Perlsins, single and double Gen. Grant, La Favorite, Mme. Sallerol, 2-ln., $2.50 per 100; 3-ln., $B; Vinca var., 2-ln., $2 per 100; Rex begonia. 2 and 2^-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Bedding Stock — Geraniums coleus and gen- eral bedding stock, in large quantities. L. H. Foster Estate. Dorchester, Mass. Begonias — Louis Van Houtte Fere, Ghent, Belgium. Begonia — Gloire de Lorraine, 2^-in. pots, $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; $140 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. ^^ Begonias — Ready for 4-in. pots; Gloire de Lorraine, $15 per 100; Turnford Hall, $25 per 100. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. Cacti — I?^ne Mexican, all kinds. Catalogue free. J. Balme & Co., Mexico City, Mex. Carnations — Field grown plants; fine stock. Ready now. 100 1000 100 1000 Lawson $5 $45 Harlowarden ...$5 $45 G. Angel 4 35 White Cloud... B 40 Morning Glory.. 4 35 Flora Hill B 40 Mrs. Hlginb'ham 4 3B Wietor Bros.. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Carnations — For fall delivery, in best varie- tles. Wood Bros.. Fishkill, N. Y. Carnations — Field grown, well shaped, stocky plants, no stem rot, ready now. Price per 100: Lawson, $5; Queen Louise, $5; Joost, $5; Morning Glory, $4; Enchantress, $7. Cash please. Murphysboro Greenhouses, Murphysboro, 111. Carnations — Red sport, Christmas "HoUyber- ry" carnation. A. B. Davis & Son, Purcell- viUe. Va. Carnations — Lawson, Joost, Norway, Pros- perity, Crane and Armazindy, $5 per 100. W. H. Gnllett & Sons, Lincoln, 111. Carnations — Lawson, Joost, Norway, Pros- perity, Crane and Armazindy, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000. W. H. Guilett & Sons., Lincoln, 111. Carnation — "Fiancee," field grown plants, $15 per 100, $125 per 1,000. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet. 111. Carnations — Field grown, Lawson, Glacier, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; Enchantress, $7 per 100, $65 per 1,000; Peru, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Eli Cross. Grand Rapids, Mich. Carnations — Field grown, clean, healthy stock ready to plant; Enchantress, Nelson, $5 per 100; Prosperity, Queen Louise, $4 per 100; for later, Lawson, Estelle. Bountiful. Henry Baer, R. F. • p. No. 3, Peoria, 111. Carnations — Field grown, Peru and Florlana, $6 per 100. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Carnation — Carnation Robert Craig (scarlet), 1906, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. J. D. Thomp- son Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. Carnations — F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fay- ette. Ind. Carnation — Hannah Hobart; delivery com- mencing Jan. 1, 1906; $3 per doz.; $15 per 100; $120 per 1,000. John H. Slevers & Co., 1261 Chestnut St., San Francisco, Cal. Carnation — Carnation Gandace, $2 per doz., $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. Dissemination 1906. Indianapolis Flower & Plant Co., and John Hartje, Indianapolis, Ind. Carnations — E. C., W. Lawson, Flamingo, $4 per 100; Patten, $3 per 100; Enchantress, $2.60 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. 111. _^^__' Carnations — 2,000 strong carnation plants from flats, hardened o£[. Q. Louise, $20 per 1,000; Joost $15 per 1,000; Prosperity, $2 per 100; 100 and over at 1,000 rates. Benjamin Conneli. West Grove, Pa. Christmas Peppers — ^2%-ln., $2 per 100. C. R. Hills. Grand Rapids. Mich. Chrysanthemums — The following at $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000: H. A. Parr, Mrs. J. Jones, Pink Elkshorn, Lavender Queen, Violet Rose, Monarch of Ostrich Plumes, Mrs. J. G. Whilldin, Evangeline, Mrs. W. McTwombley, Achilles, Mme. Payne, Yanarlva, Mile, de Bor- deaux, Willowbrook, R. E. Richardson, G. of Pacific, R. D. Carte, Dr. W. A. Wakely, Lady Harriot, R. H. Plerson, Katherine Loheman, Puritan, Lady Fitzwygram, Belle of Castle- wood, Mrs. E. Buettner, Monrovia, Kentucky, W. Queen, Oapt. Gridlcy, Calvat. Eda Press, Kate Brown, M. Henderson, Estelle, Adele, P. Ivory, Mrs. S. T. Murdock. G. Gracious, Mrs. Gov. Fiter. Vicar of Leatherhead. M. Hill, Shawmut. Mrs. J. J. Glessner; the following at $2 per 100: W. Duckham, T. Eaton, Shllowa, M. Lamond, Mrs. Perrin, Le Springo, B. Beau- ty, Mrs. F. J. Taggart, Baden Powell, Reesser Floral Co., Urbana, O. Chrysanthemums — New, standard var., 2i^-In. pots. H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md. Chrysanthemums — In best varieties. Wood Bros.. Fishkill, N. Y. Chrysanthemums — Prom pots, $2 per 100, $5 for 300, our selection, good varieties; rooted cuttings. $9 per 1,000 in the flowering kinds. Ivory, Bonnaffon, Maud Dean, P. Rose, Apple- ton and others; every one soft and will make good plants; 3,000 for $25. We guarantee to please. Coolldge Bros., So. Sudbury, Mass. Chrysanthemums — Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Chrysanthemums — Best standard varieties. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich . Chrysanthemums — 500 W. Duckham, 500 Ben Wells, 3 to 6 in. high, $4 per 100, $35 per 1.000. R. Engelmann & Son, Plttsfleld. Mass. per 100. Cineraria — September delivery, Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware. O. Cinerarias — Delivery about Aug. 15. C. B. Hills. Grand Rapids, Mich. Cocos — Weddelliana, 3-in., 15c each. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 O'ntarlo St.. Philadelphia. Cyclamen — Giganteum strain; seed taken from selected flowers and well built stock only. None better. Twice transplanted. $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-in., $T per 100; $65 per l.OOOL Seed of above strain new crop, $6 per 1,000. 0. Winterich. Defiance, 0. Cyclamen — Splendens giganteum hybrids, five true colors, 2^-ln. pots, $5 per 100: $45 per 1,000. Paul Mader, E. Stroudsburg, Pa. Dracaena — Indivisa, 5-in., 20c each; 2-in., $2 per 100. W. B. Sands. Lake Roland, Md. Draoffinas — In large quantities. L. H. Foster Estate. Dorchester, Mass. Exotics — Palms, orchids, bay trees, etc. Ju- lius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford. N. J. Ferns — Jardiniere ferns, seedlings, good strong, healthy stock in variety only. Now ready for potting. Two or more plants in each clump. By mail, $1.50 per 100 clumps; $10 per 1,000 f. 0, b. by express. Cash with ord6r. C. Soltau. 199 Grant Ave.. Jersey City. N. J. Ferns — Boston ferns in 4, h, 6i 1, 8 and 10-in. pots; Piersoni. 6 and 10-in.; Scottll, specimen plants in 10-in. pots. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111, Ferns — Mixed, 2%-in., $2 per 100. Wm. A. Clark & Son. 44 Boyd St.. Watertown, N. Y. Ferns — Boston and Piersoni ferns; 8-in., $18 per doz.; 10-in., $30 per doz. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. Ferns — Boston, 6-in., 50c each; 7-ln., 75o; 8-in.. $1. W. H. Guilett & Sons, Lincoln, lU. Ferns — Boston, 5-ln., 30c, 35c and 40c each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila- delphia^ Ferns — Boston ferns, 5-in., 30c each. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton. N. J. Ferns — Boston ferns in large quantities. L. H. Foster Estate, Dorchester, Mass. Ferns — Nephrolepis Piersoni, all sizes, prices from 7Bc each; $9 per doz.; $50 per 100, up to $2, $3, $5 and $7.60 each. F. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y. Ferns — Adiantum Croweanum, strong plants from 3-ln. pots, $2.50 per doz.; $15 per 100; $125 per 1,000. Wm. P. Kastlng, 387 Elllcott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Ferns — Nephrolepis Scotil, 2^4-ln., $2 per doz., $15 per 100, $125 per 1,000. John Scott, Keap St. Greenhouses. Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns — 5-ln., from bench, $3 per doz.; $2B per 100; larger sizes up to $3 each. Geo. Wltt- bold Co., 1659 Buckingham place, Chicago. Fioua— Elastica, 4-ln., 25c; B-5%-ln., 30-40e. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila- delphia^ Geraniums — Bruanti, scarlet, 2%-in., $1.50 per 100,- $14- per 1,000. W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield. 111. Forget-me-nots — Field clumps, $4 per 100. 67 R. Hills. Grand Rapids, Mich. . Geraniums — From 2-ln. pots; A. Ricard. B. Poltevlne, Bruanti, Centanre, Gloire de France, La Favorite, La Pllote, Le Cid, Mme. Char- lotte, Mme. Jaulin, Mme. Landry, Mar. de Montmort, Miss P. Perkins, S. A. Nutt, $2 per 100; Jean de La Brete, Mar. de Casteilane, T. Meehan, $3 per 100; Bertha de PresiUy, M. Jolly de Bammeville, $4 per 100; E. H Prego, $5 per 100. Fifty of each variety. $20. R. Vincent. Jr.. & Son. White Marsh. Md. ' Geraniums — R. C, $10 and $12.50 per 1,000. September delivery. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Hydrangea — Otaksa, field-grown. $10, $12 and $15 per 100; pot-grown, 5 to 9-in. pots, 30 to 50c each. Baur Floral Co.. Erie, Pa. Ipomffia Noctiflora — 2y2-in. pots $5 per ioo7 3-in. pots. $7 per 100: 4-ln. pots, $10 per 100. Godfrey : Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadel- pbla. Ivy — German, 2-in.'. $2.50 per 100; English, vines, $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Japanese Plants — Tiny plants in 2 and 3-in. Japanese pots. $15, $20 and $25 per 100 Hln- ode Florist Co., Woodside, N. Y., and Whlte- stone. L. I., N. Y. Orchids— Cattleya Schroederae. 0. Trianae, C. gigas, C. Warnerl, C. Dowiana. Lager & Hnrrell. Summit, N. J. Orchids — Fine Mexican, all kinds. Catalogue free. J. Balme & Co., Mexico City. Mex. Orchids — Largest growers, importers, export- ers and hybridists In the world. Sander, St. Albans. England. Palms — Made: up Kentia , palms, in 8 to 9-ln. pots, $3 to $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, New- ton, N. J. Palms — In large quantities. l! h! Poster Estate, Dorchester. Mass. Palms, Etc. — Growers and importers, palms and ferns; decorative plants, Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Palms — Kentia Porsterlana. 4 yr., 30-3e-ln., $1 each; 25-30-ln., 76c; K. Belmoreana, 4 yr., 25-30-in.. $1; made up K. Bel., 4 plants In 7-in. pot, $1.50 to $1.75 each. Godfrey Asch- mann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. If you do not find what yon need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 34 The American Florist. July 2g, Palms, Etc. — Palms, ferns and decorative plants. John Burton, Assignee foi- Robert Craig & Son. Marliet and 49th Sts., Philadelphia. Palms, Etc. — Palms, ferns, and decorative plants. R. Dreyer, Woodside. L. I.. N. Y. Palms — Cheap, per lUU, Latanla Bor., 2-in. Dots, seed leaves, |3 per 100; 3-ln., 16 to 18-In., 3 chr. Its., 512; 5-ln.. 18 to 20-ln., 3 to 4 chr. Its., $15; 5-in., 20 to 24-ln., 4 chr. Ivs., $20. Kentia Bel., 2%-in. pots. 6 to 8-ln.. 2 to 3 Ivs.. ?10; 3-in.. 8 to 10-ln., 3 to 4 Ivs., $12.50. Sherman Nursery Co.. Charles City, la. Palms— Latania Bor.. 3-in., 1-2 chr. leaves, $4 per 100, $85 per 1.000. $300 for 10,000. The Exotic Nurseries. Dayton. O. Palms— Louis Van Houtte Pere, Ghent, Bel- gium. Pandanus— VeltchU, 34-36-in. high, $30 per doz. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. Poinsettias — July and August delivery; 2%- In., $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000. Bentzen Floral Co.. St. Louis, Mo. Poinsettias — 2V.-in., $5 per 100. From stocli which produced the largest blooms in the Chi- cago market; blooms measuring 22 in. In diam- eter. Thos. Salveson. Petersburg, 111. Primroses — Primroses Chinese, Obconlca and Forbesi; $2 per 100, July delivery. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware. O. Primulas — Chinese mixed, fringed, 2l4-in. P. Forbesi. 2-ln. P. obconica grandiflora. P. rosea, 2-in.. $2 per 100. Cash. Byer Floral Co., Ship- pensburg. Pa. Primulas — About August 10; all Tarietles; 2%-in., $2 per 100. C. K. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Khapis — Rhapis 5 to 15 shoots, 50c each. Hinode Florist Co.. Woodside, N. Y., and Whitestone. L. I., N. Y. Richardias — E. Y. Teas. CenterTille. Ind. ~ Koses — Bride, Bridesmaids, and Meteor, 2%- in., $20 per 1,000; 3-in., $30. Lake View Rose Gardens, Jamestown, N. Y. B-oses — American Beauty plants, 3-in. pots, $6.50 per 100, $60 per 1,000. W. A- Ham- mond, Richmond, Va. Boses — Two-yr.-old plants, 4-in. ; 2,000 Bridesmaid, 1,000 Bride, $8 per 100, $75 per 1,000. Erie Floral Co.. Erie, Fa. Hoses— 2,500 Bride, 3 to 3^-ln., 1,500 Bridesmaid, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; 100 each of Bride and Bridesmaid, 4 in., $8 per 100. W. F. Kasting, 383-87 ElUcott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Eoses — La Detroit, Chatenay and Sunrise, 3-ln., $5 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. . Eoses — Kalserin, 2 and 3-ln., Woottons, 2 and 3-in.; Perle, 2-ln.,; La Detroit, 2 and 3-ln.; Chatenay, Uncle John and others. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekln, 111. Eoses — Bride and Bridesmaid, 3-ln., $3.60 per 100. D. Wood Brant, W. Peterson and N. 48th ATes.. Chicago. _^_ Eoses — Bride, Bridesmaid, G. Gate, Chat- enay, Liberty and Meteor, 3-ln., $4 per 100; 4-ln., $6. Warrendale Floral Co., St. Paul, Minn. Eoses — Choice rose stools, KlUarney, Bride and Bridesmaid from 2%-ln. and 3%-ln. pots. John Young, 51 W. 28th St., N. Y. Eoses — From 3-in. pots in best varieties. Wood Bros.. FishkiU. N. Y. Eoses — All leading American and European varieties. Dingce & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Eoses — Bride and Bridesmaid. 4-in., $4.50 per 100; MacArthur. 4-in., $10 per 100; good, clean, healthv stock ready for immediate shipment. •Cash with order. Robert M. Schultz, Rosedale • Greenhouses. Madison. N. J. Roses — Bride and Bridesmaid, 2^ and 4-in. pots, own and grafted roots. W. H. Elliott, Brighton. Mass. Eoses — Young stock of roses ready to ship ; from 2-in. pots: Bride, $3 per 100. $25 per 1.000; Bridesmaid. .$3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Meteor, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Golden -Gate. $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Chatenay, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Kalserin, $4 per 100, $35 per 1.000. Wietor Brothers, 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Eoses— Bride and Bridesmaid, 3-in., $3.50 per 100; A. Beauty, $4.50 per 100. D. Wood Brant; W. Peterson and N. 4Sth Aves.. Chicago. Eoses— A complete list of all the forcing varieties, both new and old. John N, May, Summit. N. J: Eoses — Bride. Bridesmaid, G. Gate, 2%-ln., $4 per 100. $35 per 1,000. R. Engelmann & Son. Pittsfield. Mass. Roses — Field grown and for forcing. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y. Roses — A. Beauty. 2^-in. pots repotted from 2-in., $50 per 1,000. John Burton, Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia. Eoses— Bride, Bridesmaid. 3-in., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; G. Gate, 3-in., $4 per 100, $36 per 1,000; Bride, Meteor. Hermosa, 2%-ln., $2 per 100, $20. per 1,000. W. H. Gullett & Sons. Lincoln, 111. Eoses— A. Beauty, La Detroit, 3H-in., $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Rosalind Orr English, sy— in., $25 per 100, $200 per 1,000; Max von Herresdorfer, Ideal, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Bridesmaid 3-in., $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000; Wm. Askew. 2y.-in., $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Sunrise, 2y,-in., $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000; A. Beauty bench plants, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000. Peter Relnberg, 51 Wabash ave., Chicago. Eoses — The following at $15 per 1,000: Cor- nelia Cook, Mme. Margottin, SnowHake. W. Rambler, M. Washington, Baltimore Belle, Y. Rambler, P. Rambiisr, Catherine Mermet, C. Soupert. White Niel, Mile. F. Kruger, Marie Van Houtte, Marie Guillott, pink Maman Cochet, white Maman Cochet; the following at $2 per 100; Kalserin, Aug. Victoria, pink La France, Crimson Rambler, Bride, Bridesmaid, Reesser Floral Co.. Urbana, O. Roses — 340 iTory, 4-iu.. 5c each; 250 iTory, 2iA-in., 3c each. Fine, thrifty stock. W. B. Sands. Lake Roland. Md. Eoses — iTory, G. Gate, $4 per 100, $35 per 1.000. John C. Hatcher, Amsterdam, N. Y. Eoses— A. Beauty, 2%-in., $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; SVa-in., $7 per 100; Chatenay, Z%-ln., $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; 3%-in., $5 per 100; Uncle John, 2y2-in., $4.50 per 100, $40 per 1,000; 3y.-iu., $6 per 100; Bride, 2V.-in., $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000; 3y2-in., $5 per 100; Perle, 3%-in., $5 per 100; Sunrise, 2%-in., $4 per 100, $85 per 1,000; 3%-in., $6 per 100; Bridesmaid, 2%-in., $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000; 3%-in., $5 per 100; G. Gate. 2%-in., .$3.60 per 100, $30 per 1,000; 3^-in., $5 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Mor- toD GroTe. 111. Roses — 60,000 grafted roses for forcing; Lib- erty, 3y.-in. pots, $18 per 100; Bridesmaid, G. Gate, Kalserin, Syo-in. pots. $16 per 100, $145 per 1,000; 20,000 own root roses, 3-in. pots; Sunrise, $9 per 100; Bride, Bridesmaid, Perle, Kalserin, $7 per 100. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Eoses — iy>-in. stock; Bridesmaid, Bride, iTory, G. Gate, Meteor, $3 per 100, $26 per 1.000. The Exotic Nurseries. Dayton, O. Smilax — Seedlings, 30c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersbur g. Pa. Smllax — 214-in., $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. LudTlg Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Smilax — Plants from 2%-iu. pots; $1.25 per 100, $12 per 1,000. W. T. Buckley Co., Spring- fleld. 111. Smllax — In best varieties. Wood Bros., Flsh- klll, N. Y. Smilax — Fine plants, 2^-in. pots, $1.28 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Smilax — Well grown, any quantity, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1,000; 150,000 to select order from. A. M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. Stevia— R. C. $1.50 per 100, $12.60 per 1,000; 2y2-in., $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1,000. Poehl- mann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Umbrella Plants— 2Min., $2.60 per 100; 4-in., $6. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga, 111. Vinca — 2%-in., $1.50 per 100; 2H-ln., $2.50. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga, 111. Vinca — Vinca vine, variegated, $2.60 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware, O. Vines — Madeira vines. E. Y. Teas, Center- ville, Ind. Violets — In best varieties. Wood Bros., Fish- kill. N. Y. Violets — Violet stock, clean, thrifty plants, single varieties; Princess of Wales, Califor- nia, La France, Luxonne, Russian and Dor- sett; double varieties: Imperial, Marie Louise, Farquhar and Swanley White, Field clumps and plants, $1.75 per 100, $15 per 1.000; 3y2- and 4-in. pot plants, $2 per 100, $17.50 per 1,000. Ready to plant at once for fall flower- ing. Packed lightly; satisfaction guaranteed. Clifton Hill Floral Co.. Omaha, Neb. Violets — Imperial and Marie Louise, 2%-in. pots, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Crabb & Hunter. Grand Rapids. Mich. Violets — Marie Louise and Lady Campbell from 2-in. pots, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; field grown Princess of Wales and Dorsett, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. Eli Cross, Grand Rap- ids. Mich. NURSERY STOCK. Lilacs — Lilacs a specialty. Jacs Smlts, Ltd., Naarden. Holland. Lilacs — Forcing lilacs, German pot grown; also the field grown Paris de Marly, imported to order. Aug. Rolker & Sons, 31 Barclay St., N. Y. Nursery Stock — Fruit trees, small fruits, ornamental trees, evergreens and shrubs, shade trees, hardy roses, climbers and plants. Ell- wanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. Nursery Stock — Roses for forcing and out- door planting; rhododendrons for forcing and- outdoor planting: clematis in leading varieties; hydrangea P. G. ; in all sizes; boxwood in dif- ferent sizes; Azalea mollis very cheap; lilac for forcing and field grown stock; Deutzia gracilis, strong plants at a bargain,- and other good things for nurserymen and florists. W. Van Kleef & Sons. Boskoop, Holland. Nursery Stock — Azaleas, rhododendrons, mag- nolias, pot-grown lilacs, hardy evergreens; assorted stock of conifers and specimen plants, 1905-06 catalogue free. C. Frets & Sons, Bos- koop. Holland. Nursery Stock — Azaleas, araucarias, sweet bays. Louis Van Houtte Pere. Ghent, Belgium. Nursery Stock — Sugar maples, 6-in. to 10 ft.; Catalpa speciosa seedlings; black locust seed- lings^^ Nursery Stock — Hardy, fancy and ornamental stock. Jacs Smlts, Naarden, Holland. Maltus & Ware. 136 Water St.. N. Y. Niu:sery Stock — Trees, shrubs, vines, small fruits. The Wm. H. Moon Co.. MorrlsTllle, Pa. Nursery Stock — Catalogues free. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. Peonies — French peonies, all the best sorts; 10,000 Festiva Maxima. A. Dessert, Chenon- ceaux. France. Peonies — All stock guaranteed true to name. Large collection for fall planting. Peterson Nursery. 503 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago. Peonies — Japanese herbaceous and tree peonies. H. H. Berger & Co., 47 Barclay St., New York. Peonies — Extensive collection, 300 varieties, 50,000 plants. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Peonies — Queen Victoria. $9 per 100; Festiva Maxima, $30 per 100; Fragrans, $6 per 100. Gilbert H. Wild. Sarcoxie, Mo. Peonies — All the best varieties. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Peonies — In 200 choice varieties. E. Y. Teas, Centerville. Ind. Pinks — Hardy. 6 var., R. C. 75c per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Poppy — Princess Victoria Louise, salmon; 3 yr. old plants, 4Sc each, in quantities 36c each. Emil Finger, Hamburg 21, Germany. Roses — Baby Rambler, 2%-in., 2.50 per doz., $16 per 100, $125 per 1,000; 3-in., $3.50 per doz., $25 per 100; 4-in., $6 per doz. Conard & Jones Co.. West Grove. Pa. Roses — Babv Rambler, ever-blooming, dwf., 2y2-in. pot plants, $2.50 per doz., $15 per 100, $125 per 1,000. Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Fa. Eoses — Baby Rambler, own roots, 2^-in. pots, $2 per doz., $16 per 100, $125 per 1,000; 4-in. grafted stock, bushy plants in bloom, $5 per doz., $40 per 100. Dormant field grown stock for fall and winter delivery. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Trees — Hardy fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, etc. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Vines — Clematis paniculata, 3-yr. vines, 10c; Ampelopsis Veitchii, 1,000. 2-yr. field grown, 8c; pot grown, long tops, 4c: English ivy, long tops. So. Benjamin Connell, West Grove, Pa. Vines — Clematis, wistarias, American ivy, ampelopsis, etc. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Celery — Plants. $1 per 1.000; transpl., $2 per 1.000. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. STOCK WANTED. Pelargoniums — Choice collection. Send list of what you have. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. 3. Seeds, Bulbs, Spawn, Etc. lAsparaguA — A., ^lumosns 'nanus, .Northern greenhouse grown seed. 100 seeds, 60c; 260 seeds, $1.15; 1,000 seeds, $4. Southern green- house grown, 1,000 seeds, $2.60; 5,000 seeds, $10. A. plumosus robustus, 100 seeds, $1; 1,000 seeds, $9. Decumbens, 100 seeds 60c; 1,000 seeds, $4. Comorensis, 100 seeds, $1; 1,000 seeds, $7.60. Cash discount 2 per cent. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, Bulbs— Send for fall list. Holmes Seed Co., Harrisburg, Pa. Bulbs — Fall bulbs. Imported. James Vick's Sons. Rochester. N. Y. Bulbs — ^Lily. hardy sorts. E. Y. Teas, Cen- terville, Ind. Bulbs — American grown freesia bulbs; Re- fracta Alba, y.-in., 76c per 100, $5 per 1,000, $22.50 per 5,000; % to i^-ln., 50c per 100, $3 per 1,000, $14 per 5,000; pure white, Bermuda grown, % to %-in., $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000, $42 per 5,000; % to %-ln., 85c per 100, $7.50 per 1,000; $85 per 5,000; new Freesia Purity, 60c per doz., $4 per 100, Lillum Harrisii, for early forcing, 5-7-in., $4.25 per 100. $37.50 per 1,000; 6-7-in., $4.75 per 100, $42.60 per 1,000; 7-9- in., $8.50 per 100, $75 per 1,000; 9-11-in., $18 per 100, $100 per 1,000; L. Harrisii Doeii type, selected from the ordinary Harrisii though not quite as early; 6-7-in., 4 per 100, $33 per 1,000; 7-9-in., $8 per 100, $70 per 1,000; 9-11- In., $15.50 per 100, $140 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. igo5. The American Florist. 35 Bulbs — For forciug', Lilium Harrisii and longi- florum, white Roman hyacinths, paper white narcissus. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., New York. Bulbs — Spring or fall delivery, for florists' use. We import to order, bulbs and plants. August Rolker's Sons, 31 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs — L. Harrisii. L. longiflorum, Roman hyacinths. Paper White narcissus, "j. M. Thor- burn & Co.. 36 Cortlandt St., New York. Bulbs — Ward's high grade bulbs and plants. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 17 Battery Place, New York. Bulbs — Bulb stock, all kinds. Bassett & Washburn, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Bulbs — Fall bulbs. James Vick's Sons, Roch- ester, N. Y. Bulbs — Lilium Harrisii, ready for shipment; 5-7-in., $4 per 100, $36 per 1.000; 6-7-in., $4.75 per 100, $42.50 per 1,000; 7-9-in., $8.50 per 100, $75 per 1,000; 9-12-in., $18 per 100, $160 per 1.000. Currie Bros. Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Cycas — Revoluta, $8 per 100 lbs. J. M. Thor- burn & Co.. 36 Cortlandt St.. N. Y. Daiilias — Roots and blooms in any quantity. L. K. Peacock. Inc.. Atco. N. J. Gladioli — And dahlias. B. Y. Teas, Center- ville, Ind. Gloxinias — Louis Van Houtte Pere, Ghent, Belgium . Lily of the Valley — Extra selected pips. Ernst Rlemschneider, Altona, Germany. Lily of the Valley — Berlin and Hamburg Val- ley, Jacs. Smits, Naarden, Holland. Maltaa A: Ware. 136 Water St.. N. Y. Lily of the Valley— First- el ass pips only. Julius Hansen. Pinneberg. Germany. Lily of the Valley — Early and late forcing pips, Multibell, Barolina, early forcing Berlin, Polaris. Hansa, late forcing Hamburg. Aug. Rhotert. 26 Barclay St., N. Y. Lily of the Valley — Lily of the valley clumps strong, imp. stock, $2.50 per doz. , $18 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Lily of the Valley — Berlin and Hamburg pips for early and late forcing. Etzold & Co. , Hamburg, Germany. Lily of the Valley — Cold storage pips. H. N. Bruns. 1409-11 W. Madison St.. Chicago. Lily of the Valley — Pips, cold storage, cases of 3.000, $10 per 1.000. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St.. N. Y. Mushroom Spawn — Frequent importation from England, always fresh and lively. J. J. Styer, Coneordville, Pa. Mushroom Spawn — Pure culture and English. Fresh supply every month. Knud Gundestrup & Co.. Chicago. Mushroom Spawn — Vaughan's, fresh .importa- tion; English in bricks, per 100 lbs., $6 f. o. b. New York; $6.50 f. o. b. Chicago. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Pansy Seed — Vaughan's giant named varie- ties: White, Beaconfleld, Purple. Violet Blue, Striped, trade pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; oz., $1.20; Auricula Colors, Black, Emperor William, Yel- low, trade pkt., 10c; % oz.. 20c; oz., $1.25; Aurora, Freya, Parisian Striped, trade pkt., 10c; y& oz., 20c; oz., $1.30; Adonis, trade pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c; oz., $1.50; Bronze, trade pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; Mme. Perret. trade pkt., 20c; "% oz.. 50c; oz., $2; Pres. Carnot. trade pkt., 10c; % oz.. 25c; oz.. $1.60; Pres. McKInley and Pink, trade pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c; oz., $2; Purple King, Diana, Atrosanguinea, trade pkt., 10c; Vs oz., 25c; oz., $1.50; Bridesmaid, trade pkt., 25c; y^ oz., 50c; oz., $3.75; Psyche, trade pkt., 50c; y& oz., SOc; oz., $5; Gassier, 3 spot- ted, trade pkt., 15c; % oz., 35c; oz., $2; Gas- sier, 5 spotted, trade pkt., 25c; % oz.. 45c; oz., $3; Rosy Morn, trade pkt., 25e; ^ oz., $1; Pretiosa, trade pkt. (250 seeds), 25c. Special mixtures Vaughan's international pansies, trade pkt., 50c; Vg, oz., $1.50; Ms oz., $5; oz., $10; Vaughan's giant pansy mixture, trade pkt.. 25c; y& oz.. 60c; oz., $4; ^ lb., $14; Vaughan's elite mixture, trade pkt., 50c; % oz.. $1; Vaughan's premium pansies mixed, pkt., 25c; % oz., SOc; % oz., $3; oz., $5.50: new orchid-flowered pansies, trade pkt (250 seeds) 25c; Improved German mixture, large pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; % oz., SOc; ounce, $1; Chicago parks bedding pansies, pkt., 10c; % oz,, SOc ; ounce, 75c ; 4 oz.. $2.50 ; Masterpiece, trade pkt., 50c; Ve, oz., 75c: % oz., $1.35; oz.. $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Pansy Seed — American grown ; ex. cholc^ mixed, lOc per pkt., % oz., 50c; % oz., 75c; oz., $2.75; select mixed, 15c per pkt.; % oz., 70c; % oz., $1.20; oz., $4; Hesperian mixture, 25c per pkt. Wm. Toole, Pansy Specialist. Baraboo, Wis. Pansy Seed — New crop, $1 per pkt.; $4 per oz. ; $12 per % lb. Cash with order. C. Sol- tau. 199 Grant Ave.. Jersey City. N. J. Pansy Seed — Jennings strain, 1 oz.. $5; 3 oz., $12; pkt. of SOO seeds, $1. E. B. Jennings, Southport. Conn. Pansy Seed — Market or fancy strains; trade pkt.. $1. Denys Zirngiebel. Needham. Mass. Pansy Seed — July delivery. $4 per oz. Jos. n. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Pansy Seed — Holmes' mammoth exhibition strain; new crop. Trial pkg., 1,000 seeds, 75c; trade pkt., 2,000 seeds, $1.25. Holmes Seed Co., Harrlsburg, Pa. Pansy Seed — Finest mixed, 1,000 seeds, 25c; 1 oz.. $2.25. H. Wrede. Luneburg. Germany. Seeds — Asparagus plumosus nanus, SOc per 100, $2 per 1.000, $9 per 5,000; A. Sprengeri, 15c per 100, $1 per 1,000, $4 per 5.000; Primula sinensis fimbriata. sep. colors, 25c per 100, $1 per 500, $1.75 per 1,000; Cineraria nana maxima, sep. colors, pkt., 500 seeds; pure white Boulede Neige, blue, crimson, 50c; new sort, old rose, 100 seeds, 25c; all colors, mixed, 25c. 5 pkts., $1; C, Grandiflora max. pkt., 25c, 5 pkts., $1.10; C. stellata, dif . colors, pkt. , 25c ; German ten weeks' stocks, pkt., 25c. H. H. Berger & Co., 47 Barclay St.. New York. Seeds — High grade grass, clover and tree seed. Conrad Appel, Est. 1789, Darmstadt, Ger- many^ Seeds— 3,700 acres of garden seeds in culti- vation; wholesale seed growers, Braslau Seed Growers' Co.. San Jose, Cal. Seeds — Importer and exporter seeds, bulbs and plants. Wm. P. Craig, 1305 Filbert St., Philadelphia. Seeds — Flower seeds and bulbs ; onion sets ; garden seeds. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago. Seeds — Seeds, bulbs, plants. Arthur T. Bod- dington. 342 W. Fourteenth St., New York. Seeds — Grower and exporter of choice beet, vegetable and flower seeds. Henry Mette, Qued- linburg. Germany. Seeds — Pansy, Mette's Triumph of the Giants, $5 per oz.; $1.50 per y^ oz. ; 75c per 1-16 oz. Henry Mette. Quedlinburg. Germany. Seeds — W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia. Seeds— Rawson's midsummer catalogue of hardy perennial seeds on application. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 and 13 Faneuil Hall Sq., Bos- ton. Mass. Seeds — Cineraria grandiflora ; medium, mixed, trade pkt. 50c ; dwarf, mixed, trade pkt. , 50c; pansy seed, mixed, % oz., 60c; % oz., $1.15; oz., $4.50; large flr., oz., $1.25. W. C. Eeckert. Allegheny Pa. Wholesale Cut Flowers. COMMISSION DEALERS. Amling, E. C, 32-36 Randolph St., Chicago. Apgermueller. Geo. H.. 1324 Pine St.. St. Louis. Berning. H. G., 1402 Pine St., St. Louis. Braidwood, J. B., Colorado Springs, Ck)lo. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., The, 52-54 High St., CleTeland, O. Deamud, J. B., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Fenrich. Jos. S., W. 30th St., N. Y. Flower Growers' Mariiet, 60 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Ford Bros., Ill W. 30th St., N. Y. Ghormley, Wm., 57 W. 28th St.. N. Y. Guttman, Alex. J., 52 W. 29th St., N. Y. Hart, James, 117 W. 30th St., N. Y. Holton-«& Huukel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Mil- waukee. Wis. Kennicott Bros. Co., 40-44 Kandolph St., Chi- cago. Kessler, Phil F., 42 W. 28th St., N. Y . Horan. Edward C, 55 W. 28th St., N. Y. Hunt, E. H., 76 Wabash Ave. Chicago. Kuehn. 0. A., 1122 Pine St., St. Louis. Langjahr, Alfred H., 55 W. 28th St., N. Y. McCullough Sons Co., J. M., 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati, O. McKellar, Ohas. W., 51 Wabash Ave., ChlcagoT Michigan Gut Flower Exchange, 38-40 Miami Ave.. Detroit, Mich. Murdoch. J. B., & Co., 545 Liberty Ave., Pitts- burg, Pa. New York Cut Flower Exchange, Coogan Bide., 6th Ave. and W. 26th St., N. Y. Philadelphia Cut Flower Co., 1516-18 Sansom St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburg Out Flower Co., Ltd., 504 Liberty Ave.. Pittsburg. Pa. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 228 Diamond St., Pittsburg, Pa. Pollworth. C. C. Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Randall. A. L.. Co., 19 Randolph St., Chicago. Raynor, John I., 49 W. 2Sth St., N. Y. Rice Bros., 128 N. 6th St.. Minneap olis. Minn. Sellgman. John. 56 W. 26th St.. N. Y. Sheridan. Walter F.. W. 28th St.. N. Y. Traendley & Schenck. 44 W. 28th St.. N. Y. Vaughan ,fc Sperry, 58-60 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Welch Bros.. 15 Province St.. Boston. ' Winterson, B^ fTJ CoT^ 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Young, A. L., & Co., 54 W. 28th St., N. Y. Young, Thos.. 43 W 28th St.. New York. Zech & Mann, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. GROWERS. Bassett & Washburn, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Benthey-Coatsworth Co., The, 35 Randolph St., Chicago. Brant. D^ Wood, W. Peterson and N isth Aves., Chicago. Bruns, H. N., 1409-11 W. Madison St., Chicago. Budlong, J. A., 37-39 Randolph St., Chicago^" Hill. The B. G. Co.. Richmond. Ind. Poehlmann Bros; Co., 35-37 Randolph. St., Chi- cago. ' Reinberg, Peter, 51 Wabash Ave., ChlcagoT South Pack Floral Co., Heller Bros., New Cas- tle, Ind. Wietor Bros.. 51 Wabash Ave., Ch icago. Wittbold, Geo. Co., 1657 Buckingham Place" Chicago. ' Wolf. John. Savannah, Ga. ~ Retail Gut Flowers. Altken. Mark. 378 Main St.. Springfield. M ass B«k^^^s^i~HT^5ori;sifirA^i:rAtEtiH Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Massachusetts Ave Indianapolis, Ind. *i>e., Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree St., Atlanta Ua. ' Blackistone, 14th and H Sts., N. W., Wash- ington. D. C. Breitmeyer's John. Sons, cor. Miami and Gra- tiot Aves.. Detroit, Mich. Cooke, Geo. H., Connecticut Ave. and L St Washington. D. O. ' Eickholt, Mrs. Chas.. Galveston. Tex. Garden. Alex B., 441 Center Market, Wash- Gude. A.. & Bro.. 1214 F St.. Washington. D . C. Hauswirth, P. J., Auditorium Annex, ChlcagoT Hess & Swoboda. 1415 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Leikens. 7 E. 33a St ., N. ~yT Mills The Florist, 36 W. Forsyth St., Jackson- ville, Fla. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, C olo. Palmer's, Buffalo. N. Y. ' Shaffer. 14th and Eye Sts., Washington, D. C. Sievers & Boland, 33 Post St., San Francisco, Weber, Fred C, 4320-28 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. Supplies, Sundries, Etc. j.f'^''fl?ial Leaves— All styles in hundreds of different designs. Rossig Bros., 497 W. Broad- way. New York. T. ?"iL •^*J'' ^^^ — ^"11' Pahs. Detroit Flower Pot Mfg. Co.. 409 Howard St.. Detroit, Mich. Bulb Fans, Etc. — Bulb and fern pans. The Keller Pottery Co., 213-223 Pearl St., Norris- town. Pa. Coal— Florists' specials: "Kinkaid" Hocking, Kanawha Splint, lower vein Brazil Block gen- uine smokeless Pocahontas, Sullivan County Indiana Lump. Globe Coal Co., 1S60-1570 Old Colony BIdg.. Chicago. Cork Bark — For window boxes; large sheets Clare & Scharrath, 50 Michiga n Ave.. Chicago. Cut Flower Boxes — Cut flower boxes, water- proof. corner lock style. No charge for print- ing on orders above 250 boxes. Livingston Seed Co.. Columbus. O. Cut Flower Boxes— Folding cut flower boxes. Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Fertilizer — Blatchford's Plant Grower and Land Renovator, .$2.75 per 100 lbs. Blatch- ford's Calf Meal Co.. Waukegan. 111 . Fertilizer — Pure sheep manure; dried pul- verized and unpulverized. Montana Fertilizer Co., Elgin. HI. Engraving — Best engravings and illustrations of every description for catalogues. Send for estimates. Globe Eng. & Elec. Co., 427 Dear- born St., Chicago. Fertilizers — Thompson's vine, plant and vege- table manure, also special chrysanthemum and top dressing manure, plant foods and stimu- lants. Wm. Thompson & Sons, Ltd., Cloven- fords, Scotland. Fumigating Supplies — Vaporizing pans for to- bacco extracts, improved. Diller, Caskey & Co. 6th and Berk Sts.. Philadelphia. Fumigating Supplies — Tobacco dust for fumi- gating. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., 81 Pino St.. New York. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 36 The American Florist. July 2g, Greens— Ferns. 75c per 1,000; galax bronze or green, 75c per 1.000; laurel festoon- ing. 4. 5 and 6c per yd.; m-.incb laurel. 35c per bundle; princess pine by lb., for festooning. Crowl Fern Co.. Millington. Mass. Greens — lOvuryrL' I.-. Tbi' Kcrviiu ^■iila-\. k'liciitbdo, mosses. 211 W. 27tll St.. N. T. Greens— HviM-Krcens, fancj- and dagger ferns, briiii/.c and green galax. George Cotsonas & Co. 4.". \V. 29th ?:'■ . Now Yorl;. Greens — Spc ; galax loaves, ferns and leuentboe spravs. boU.v. Princess pint '11 UinL..3 ,>f evergreens. (Jalax leaves. .$1 per l.lllin. N. I.eC'aki'S & Co.. 5 3 W. 2Slb ,St.. New York. Greens— Xew deeoralive greens, tile ))ranches of hueklelierrv tree, .f'J.SO per ease. Now crop bard.v f.'rns: 'fanev. $1.25 per l.OUO; dagger. .111 ]„.i- i Calilwell. The Woodsman Co., Bver- green. -\la. . Greens — Smltborn wild siuilax and florists' hardv deeorative supplies. E. A. Heaven, Ever- grei-i'i. .Via. Greens— Asparagus plnnuisus nanus sti-ings. Pile .■.lib. \V. H. Elliott. Brighton. .Mass. Greens — llard.v cut fane.v or dagger fei-iis. 5llc per 111110- spbagnnni moss, otie Iter hbl.; laurel roping. .H per 100 .vds. Tbos. Collins. Ilinsdalo, ilass. Greens— Dagger and fancy ferns; bronze and "reen "alax laurel festooning, green and siihiignoni moss, ivy leaves. Sprengerl, aspara- gus leuentboe Sprays. Henry M. Robinson Co., S-11 fn.viiiee St.. Boston. Hose— New. %-in., 7VjC per foot; %-in.. Jiot "Uarant.'ed. 4%c per foot. Metroiiohtan Jlatc- rial Co., 14US Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. ■ Printing — Kegan I'rinting House; large runs of eatabe-nes our specialty. Write for figures. Kegan I'rinting House. 89-31 Plymouth Place. Cbieago. Eaffia— Samiiles free if you mention the Aiueiieaii Florist. Large assin-tment of colors, it, 11. t'oniey Co.. Camden. N. .T. Ribbon— Kibb.iO special 12211 Race St., riiiladeliil sts M, Kice & Co., Seed Cases— HelliTs inieo proof seed cases. lle'.hM' ..^ Co,, Moiitelair, N, .T. Stake Fasteners— llie Corts Stake Fastener, spring wire: .f:i per l.lioil, Aug, Uorts ic Sons, Wyiieote, Pa, Hose— Hose in quantity. Chicago House Wrec king Co., W. 35tb and Iron Sts.. Chicago. Hose— "Bull Frog" brand, %-in. and %-ln. T oledo Rubber Co.. Toledo, O. Insecticides— Nikoteen. non-injurious, for fum- igating or spraying. Nicotine Mfg. Co., bt. Louis. Mo. Insecticide— Rose leaf insecticide, Kentucky Tobacco Product Co.. Louisville. Ky. Lawn Mower— The Clipper lawn mower. No. ] 12-in.. S5; No. 2. 15-in.. $6; No. 3. IS-in., $7; No 4 21-in.. .$S. Draft, money order or reg. letter.' Clipper Lawn Mower Co.. Dixon. 111. Mastica — For glazing greenhouses. P. O. Pierpo Co.. 170 Fulton St.. New York. Metal Designs— Send for prices. A. Hermann, 404-12 E. 34th St.. New York Pots— Syracuse red pots. Syracuse Pottery Co.. Syra cuse. N. Y. Pots— Standard pots, which for strength and porosity combined are best on market. A. F. ICohr. 1521-23 N. Leavitt St.. Chicago. Pots Red- standards, full size, and wide bot- toms. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., 490 Howard St.. De troit, Mich. Pots— Red Standard; azalea pots. The Keller Pottery Co., 213-223 Pearl St ., N orrlsto WD, Fa. Pots— Before buying, write for prices. Geo. Keller & Son. 361-63 Herndon St., near Wrlght- wo od A v e., Chicago. pSs^Red pots. Sample pot and price list on application. C. C. Poilworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis, Pots— Standard flower pots. We tan sa-ve you money. W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Wash- ington. D. C. . Pots — Standard flower pots. The Whilldin Pottery Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; Jersey City, N. J.; Long Island City. N. Y. Pots— Pots of all kinds. A. H. Hews & Co., No. Cambridge. Mass.; Long Island City, N. Y. Pots — Red standard. Paducah Pottery, Padu- cab, Ky. Pots— Pots of all kinds. A. H. Hews & Co., No. Cambridge. Mass.: Long Island City. N. ¥■ Supplies — Seed pans, standard flower pots, cylinders for cut flowers, hanging baskets, lawn vases, etc. Hilflnger Bros. Pottery, Ft. Edward, N. Y. ^^___ Supplies — Tin foil, cut wire, corrugated boxes, folding boxes, all kinds letters, wire designs, cycas leaves, ribbons, etc. Henry M. Robin- son & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass, Supplies — Florists' wire designs and supplies. Emit Stetfens. 335 E. 21st St.. New York, Supplies — Importers and manufacturers of flo- rists' supplies. L. Baumanu & Co., 78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Supplies — Importers and manufacturers of flo- rists' supplies. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. Supplies — (U-eeiibouse putty, Mastica. paints, glazing, t.M.ls, etc, C, C. Poilworth Co., Mil- waukei', Wis^ Supplies — Mauutaeturevs and iiiiporfers, M, Rice & Ce,. 12211 Rai-e St., Phibuli-liiliia. Pa, Supplies — Iiupiirtei-s. .iolibers, inanilfaetiu-ers of florists' supplies; western leaders. C, C. Poll- worth Co.. M ilwaukee. Wis. Supplies — Makers iif wire designs and florists' supplies, Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland. Ohio, ^^___ Supplies — Cape flower, cycas leaves, metal designs, and all florists' supplies. A, Hormauu, 412 1':, :'»41h St,, New York, Tocthpicks, -Wired- ltl,.'">» Iier lll.nilll, .$0.25 per nn.llilll, W, .1, Cowee, :Mfr,, Berlin. X, Y, Weedkiller — "Eureka" weed killer, large size tin, 75c each. Vaughau's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Wire Supports — iliniel extension carnation sup- ports, galvanized wire rose stakes, tying wires, single and dbl, pot hangers. Igoe Bros., 220 X, 9th St,, Brooklyn, N, Y. Wire Work — None made i prices, C, C, Pollwortb Co,. 5 good a Miiw.-inliee our Wis. Wire 'Work — E. H. Hunt, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Construction Materials, Boilers, Etc. Boilers — Get our prices. Metropolitan Ma- terial Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brook- lyn, N. y. Boilers — New and second hand; 2 second band steam, $35 each. Metropolitan Material Co., 1408 Metropolitan Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Boilers — Heating and ventilating apparatus of all kinds. Bi.rnham-Hitchings-Pierson Co., 1133 Broadway. New York. Boilers— Boilers of high grade for green- houses. Steam and hot water. Glblin & Co., Utica, N. Y. Boilers — And heating apparatus. Johnston H eating Co.. St. James Bldg., New York. Boilers — Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brook- lyn. N. Y. ^_^ Boilers — Fur man boilers. Particularly well adapted for greenhouse heating. The Heren- deen Mfg. Co.. Dept. Am., Geneva, N. Y. Boilers — Water tube steam boiler. King Con- struct ion Co.. N. Tonawanda. New York. Boilers — 250 Horizontal tubular boilers; 50 greenhouse heaters. Chicago House Wrecking Co.. W. 35th and Iron sts., Chicago. Boiler Tuhes — All sizes from 2 to 6-in. Chi- cago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron sts.. Chicago. Boilers — (luruev heaters, heat by steam or hot waliT. (iiiniev Heater Mfg. Co., Ill 5th Ave., N. Y.: 74 Franklin St.. Boston. Boilers— For i:rotnihouse heating. The Greeu- bouso Co.. Kearney Ave.. Jersey City. N. J. Boilers — Improved greenhouse boilers, made of liest material, shell, firebox shoots and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Kroeschell Bros. Co., 45 Erie St., Chicago. ^ Building Material — Cypress is far more dur- able than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men furnished to superintend erec- tion when do.sired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Nepnnset. Boston. Mass. Building Material— Of all descriptions, cold friinR'S, hot-bed sash, etc. Bnrnham-Hitchings- 1 ' ie r s on (-o., 1133 Broadway, Now York. Building Material — Lumber for greenhouse benches. Ship lap. drop siding, sheathing, floor- ing, white cedav nosts. etc. We are in special position to furnish "Pecky Cypress"; everything in pine and hemlock building lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co.. cor. Weed St. and Haw- thorne. Chicago. ^ Building Material — Cypress sash bars, Ten- nessee red cedar posts, pecky cypress benches, hotbed sash and frames, ventilating apparatus, pipe, fittings, and all supplies needed in new or reconstruction work. Foley Mfg. Co. , 471 W. 22d St.. Chicago. Building Material — Greenhouse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- ington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 615-21 Shef- fleld Ave.. Chicago. Building Material — Greenhouse material of any description. John C. Moninger Co., 412-22 Haw- thorne Ave.. Chicago. Building Material — Gulf cypress greenhouse material. Hotbed sash. We furnish everything for building. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flush- ing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Building Material — Write for prices on Gulf cypress building material. Metropolitan Ma- teriai Co., 1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Building Material — Our dtriigns embody best features greenhouse construction; best grade gulf cypress used. Red cedar posts, iiun fit- tinas, hotbed sash. Lockland Lumber Co., Lock- land. O. Building Material — 100,000,000 feet of lum- ber of every kind; large quantity of sash, glazed with % -inch ribbed glass. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron sts., C hicago. Ccnstruction Material — Cypress sash luirs, iron and wcioil franu' beds and benches, hotlfcd sash !ind fianics. The Greenliouse Co., Kearnov Ave.. JiTSey City. N. J. Glass — Window glass. Greenhouse glass a specialty. H. M. Hooker Co., 59 W. Randloph St.. Chicago. Glass — French and American "White Rose" brand. Stenzel Glass Co., 2 Hudson St., New York; 101 Portla.nd St., Boston. Glass — Good brands, quick shipmeuts. large stock. Sharp, Partridge & Co., 22d St. and Union Place, Chicago. Glass — New American, 50 sq. ft. to bos; all standard dimensions. Metropolitan Material Co., 1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N, Y. Glass — Glass at wholesale. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Glass — Tank window glass. Hothouse glass a specialty. D. O. Cunningham Glass Co., Pittsburg, Fa. Glass — (iliizini.' pniiits. i.^la.^s menders, etc. C ('. I'nl! worth Cn.. ^lilwaiiker . Wis. Glass — Plate and \\ in dnw i.'Iass. Greenhouse irliiss a speciality. Siiraunie-Siiiith Co., 205. Ran- dolph St.. Cliicago. Glass Repair Clamp — Peerless glass repair clamps. Box of l.'")U, %\, Alexander Klokner. Wauwatosa. "\\'is. Glass — Importers and jobbers; greenhouse glass a specialty. Window glass. James H. Bice Co., 80-82 Wabash Ave., 34-40 S. Water St.. Chicago. ^ Glass — One million sq. ft. % to % -In., ribbed roofing glass. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Glass — Quantity of greenhouse glass, 16x16 and 16x24. A. C. Brown. Springfleld, 111. Glazing Points — See the ijuint? Holds glass firmlv. Peerless glazing points are the be.st. No rights or lefts. Box of 1,000 points, 75c, ixistpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St.. Pliiladelphia. Greenhouse Construction — Eureka greenhouse the best and lowest iu price. All houses erected at factory and shipped to purchaser with blue prints, photographs and plain directions so any person can put up. Dillon Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Bhiomsburg. Pa. Gutters — New duplex gutter, only drip proof gutter on the market. E. Hippard, Youugs- tnwn. Ohio. Gutters — Garland's gutters will keep snnw and ice off your glass. A sample of our gutter is on exhibition at Chicago Flower Growers' Market. Geo. M. Garland. Pes I'laines . 111. Gutters — Jennings improved iron gutters. Dil- ler. Caskey & Co., Sixth and Berk Sts., Phila- delphia^ Iron Fittings, Etc. — Send for prices. Lockland Lumber Co. . Lockland. O. Iron Fittings — Patent iron bench fittings and roof snppnricis. Diller, Caskey & Co., 6th and Berk Sts.. Philadelphia. Oil, White Lead, Paint, Putty, Etc. — Metro- politan Material Co., 130S-14tiS Metropolitan Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Paint. Putty. Etc. — The Jas. IL Rice Co., S0-S2 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Paint, Putty, Etc.— II. M. Hooker Co., 50 W. Randolph St.. Cliicag". - Pipe, Pipe Cutters, Etc. — Pipe, stocks and dies, pipe cutters. Stillson wrenches, pipe vises, hotbed sash, etc. Metropolitan Material Co., 1408 Metropolitan Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Pipes and Iron Fittings — S. Jacobs & Sons, loflo-?:? Flushing Ave.. Broiiklyn. Xi-\v York. Pipe, Iron Fittings, Etc. — Galvanized iron sash hinges, screw eyes, screw hooks, U bolts. galvanized turn buckles and wire. Fittings for purlin and ridge supports. Foley Mfg. Co., 471. W. Tia St.. Chicago. Pipe — Black wrought iron pipe, all sizes from % to 24-in. Chicago House Wrecking C o., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Pipe — Wrought iron pipe, all sizes from v'fs- in. to 14-in. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. :i5th and Iron Sts.. Chicago. Pipe — Fittings and valves. The Greenhouse Co.. Kearney Ave.. .Jersey City. N. .1. Pumps — Rider-Ericsson, second-hand, $40 up. :\Ietropolitan Material Co., 1408 Metropolitan Ave-. Brooklyn. N. Y. Pumping Engines — T\^o streams of water for 1 hour cost 2 cents if yon nse a Standard pnmiiing engine. Tlie Standard Pump & En- .tjine Co.. Cleveland. O. Steam Traps — The Standard return steam trap has no ctjnal for its simplicity of working. 10. Hippard. Youugstown, Ohio. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. fiHJiE i^mm§M Administration Su ildino Departme.nt of a&riculture- HmErica is "the Praw of the UesseI; there may be mare camfart.Hmidships, but we are the Erst ta touch Unknown Seas.' Vol. XXV, CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 5, 1905. No. 896 mm lFiL®i59i? Twenty-first Year. Copyright 1905, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published evert Saturday by AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn St., Chlcaiio. Eastern Office: 429 Sixth Ave., New York. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, J3.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Volumes half-yearly from August, 1901. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. 0PFICEE9— .T. C. Vaughan, Chicago, president; J. E. Freeman, Washington, D. C, vice-presi- dent: Wm. J. Stewart, U Hamilton Place, Room 11, Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Beatty, Oil City. Pa., treasurer. Twenty-first annual meeting at Washington, D. C, August 15-18, 1905. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., March, 1906. Alex Montgomery, Natick, Mass., president; Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Maas., secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibiiion at Boston, 1906. Peter Fisher, Ellis. ^lass., president; Albert M. Hebr, Lancaster, Pa. , secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition, Philadel- ghia. Pa., November, 1905. Fred. H. Lemon, lichmond, Ind., secretary. SPECIAL CONVENTIO^ NIMBER AIGIST 12. SEND ADVTS. NOW. FLORISTS' FERTILIZERS. By J. A. VOORHEES. (Copyright 1905 by the American Florist Company.) II.-A STUDY OF FERTILIZERS IN THEMSELVES. Before we take up a specific study of the different fertilizers, a few defini- tions may be in place: 1. A complete fertilizer contains the three necessary food elements — nitrogen, phosphoric acid, and potash. 2. An incomplete fertilizer contains one or two of these tliree necessary elements of plant food. 3. An indirect fertilizer adds no plant food to the earth, but improves its phys- ical condition in such a way as to make the fertilizing elements already there, or those to be applied, more easily and rapidly available to the plant. This is evident as one of the chief distinctions between farm manures and commercial fertilizers. The former improve the soil by the addition of vegetable matter as well as actual food elements, while fertilizers simply per- form the latter function. Manures, however, are not always as useful as fertilizers, because: (l) They are bulky and expensive to handle; (2) they are not obtainable in large enough quan- tities to more than meet annual losses from sale of crops; (3) their fertility elements may not he. regulated to the needs of the plant and, as they exist, are not in good proportion, being rich in nitrogen and poor in minerals ; (4) their elements are not in sufficiently active forms, for rapid, continuous growth, therefore excessive applications are nec- essary, which results in a waste of nitrogen. Therefore, except where clay soils need to be rendered open and porous to admit water and air, or where sandy soils need open spaces compacted, fertilizers are a superior commodity to manures as actual purveyors of food. To obtain the knowledge wherewith to fit the fertilizers to the plant, which attempt is presupposed when commercial fertilizer is chosen instead of manures, it is necessary to make a study of the different elements, in the forms in which they are obtainable, as follows : I. Nitrogen. — This occurs in three forms ; organic nitrogen, ammonia, and nitrate, which represent also the stages through which one form must pass before it is available to the plant in the form of a nitrate. Of the three forms, the following characteristics and mem- bers may be pointed out: (a) Organic nitrogenous matter must decay before becoming available to the plant; it must change first to ammonia, then to nitrate. It may therefore be chosen where rapidly available nitrogen is not required. It is, however, uncer- tain in composition and decay. These materials range from dried blood, most concentrated and rapid in decaying, con- taining fourteen per cent nitrogen, through dried meat, hoof meat; fish, king crab and others to tankage with as low as four per cent nitrogen. (b) Ammonia salts of most combina- tions are soluble, very quick in chang- ing to nitrate and always in definite chemical form. The most useful sub- stance is sulphate of ammonia, contain- ing twenty per cent nitrogen. This is very concentrated, therefore costs little in handling and is readily distributed. (c) Nitrates are directly absorbed by plants, perfectly soluble and therefore easily distributed. Nitrate of soda is the best compound and contains in commer- cial form fifteen to sixteen per cent nitrogen. Nitrates and ammonia salts are better than organic forms because they are definite compounds and always act in the same way. Nitrate is theoretically best because immediately available and capable of reaching the roots of any plants. But in a rainy season it is not so good as ammonia because it is washed below the roots. Therefore a good fertilizer is a mixture of the two, for thus the plants obtain an immediate supply from the nitrate and a gradual supply from the ammonia. 2. Phosphoric Acid. — Of materials furnishing phosphoric acid there are (a) those which give it up through decay, and (b) those in which the acid is immediately available or soluble, the superphosphates. The availability of the first class depends upon a number of conditions : first, division of material — 38 The American Florist. Aug. 5, the greater the surface exposed to the solvents, air, water, sun, the sooner will decay take place ; second, openness ol soil — with minerals, water, air, etc., are necessary as solvents ; organic material will not decay if too compact; some crops take up food easier than others ; in general, animal and vegetable, that is, organic, matters are quicker to decay than the minerals, which are dependent upon mechanical solvents. Of these slowly available materials, there are first the organic, mainly prod- ucts of the slaughter house, of which ground bone is the most important. This also contains some nitrogen; the pro- portions of the two depending upon the kind of bone and its treatment. Boiled or steamed bone contains about twenty- eight to thirty per cent phosphoric acid and one and one-quarter per cent nitro- gen. , Bone treated with petroleum or benzine solvents contains twenty per cent phosphoric acid and six per cent nitrogen. This ground bone, of both kinds, is best alone for soil improve- ment, for slow-growing crops and for the fact that it forms no compounds more insoluble than itself. Other organic substances furnishing phosphoric acid are tankage, fish, dried ground, bone black, bone ash. These range in per cent of their acid contents from eighteen to thirty-six, those containing the most being the slowest to decay, as a general thing. The minerals, which are supplied from South Carolina, Florida and Canada, are very close and compact in their compo- sition, and are consequently used more for the manufacture of superphosphates than in their crude state. Ground bone was first used in making superphos- phates, with such good results that it is still sometimes considered _ better, but as the resulting substance is a definite chemical compound, the sources are of little importance. The advantage of these superphosphates is that they con- tain phosphoric acid in form immediately soluble to the plant. While this is fixed in soil by forming compounds with sub- stances there and is thus not washed away as the soluble nitrates are, there is still some loss from its tendency to revert in part to its former insoluble state. For this reason it is advisable to apply it in the spring, although other forms supplying phosphoric acid should be spread earlier to insure their decay. 3. Potash. — The third food constitu- ent under consideration, potash, differs from the others in that it is always soluble and may be readily absorbed by the plant. It is of less importance than the other two because good soils have a natural store of it and less of it is removed by the plant. It is, however, absolutely essential on light, sandy soils, and contributes largely to the nitro- gen-gathering crops, the legumes. It rapidly combines with substances in the soil, and is thus likely to be fixed upon the surface, making it necessary to cultivate after spread- ing it. The compounds which it forms are apt to be harmful to tender rootlets. It is therefore not advisable to apply it in or near the hill or row, or too near the time of planting; but if applied before the crop, the harmful, chlorid compounds are washed a\Yay, leaving only the potash. Heavy applica- tions are in this way made non-injuri- ous, though on some soils they may cause an exhaustion of the lime, since one of the soluble salts formed is chloride of lime. In crude form, potash occurs as kainit ■ — twelve and one-half per cent potash; and sylvanite — si.xteen per cent. These substances both act as indirect fertilizers, improving the physical condition of the soil, and making available other sub- stances, particularly phosphates. They are so bulky, however, that it hardly pays to use them except where near the source of supply. Of the manufactured potash salts, muriate of potash is the most common compound in use. It has been found to have a bad effect upon some crops, as tobacco, sugar beets and potatoes, upon which the sulphate may be used. The other source of this food is double sulphate of potash and mag- nesia. The cost of actual potash is Richard Vincent, Jr. greater than in the muriate, though the sulphate of magnesia is in some cases believed to be of service. Besides these three regular commer- cial fertilizers there are many miscella- neous substances containing the requisite constitutents, which one may use with profit, when near the source of supply or when able to obtain them at reason- ably low cost. They generally contain a small amount of all of the constituents and are as beneficial from their indirect as from their direct use. A very brief list of them and of their special merits may be inserted here: 1. Tobacco stems, aside from their usefulness as insecticides, contain two to three per cent of nitrogen, six per cent potash and a small amount of phos- phoric acid, and no deleterious sub- stances. A ton of these is equivalent to 500 pounds of nitrate of soda, and 200 pounds sulphate of potash. 2. Crude fish scrap ranges in compo- sition from two and one-half to eight per cent nitrogen and from two to six per cent phosphoric acid. It is coarse and therefore slow in decaying. At $5 a ton, the nitrogen costs 10 cents per pound or two-thirds as much as the nitrogen in nitrate of soda. 3. Wool and hair waste is useful as an absorbent in building up , the soil. It is slow in decaying, but contains two to ten per cent nitrogen and one to three per cent potash. 4. Poultry and pigeon manure is liot particularly rich in food constituents. Fresh chicken manure contains fifty to sixty per cent water, one to one and five-tenths per cent nitrogen and one- half to three-quarters per cent phos- phoric acid and potash. An air dry sample contains ten to twenty per cent water and about twice the amount of fertilizers. Pigeon manure is somewhat drier and contains more nitrogen. The belief in these materials arose from the fact that Peruvian guano consisted of bird droppings. It was collected, how- ever, from the haunts of sea birds, living largely on fish, thus making the excrem- ent exceedingly rich in available nitro- gen. The guanos now sold do not compare with the original Peruvian, of which the supply is practically exhausted. 5. Mussels contain ninety per cent - nitrogen, twelve to thirteen per cent phosphoric acid and potash and fifteen and eighty- four hundredths per . cent lime. They decay rapidly. Lobster shells contain four per cent nitrogen,: three per cent phosphoric acid and twenty per ■ cent lime. They are valuable in . building up the soils in organic matter containing nitrosren,- but for their best use need the addition of minerals. 6. Seaweeds differ, some of them act- ing as source of nitrogen, some of potash, all of them containing ai little phosphoric acid and soluble salts, but no injurious substances. 7. Wood ashes are a valuable source of potash in immediately available form. They also improve the soil. Their con- tent of potash varies with the kind of wood : hard wood is rich, soft wood poor; the range is from forty to sixteen per cent. The commercial ashes average six per cent potash, two per cent phos- phoric acid, thirty-two per cent lime. A Prominent Hardy Fern Man. Edward E. Hitchcock, of Glenwood, Mich., is the latest to recognize an opportunity and grasp it. He has started a fern farm and when he has achieved success, no doubt he will have many imitators. Mr. Hitchcock was station agent and he spent his abundant- leisure . studying and collecting ferns in the near- by swamps. The commercial phase did not occur to him at first, but grad- ually the idea developed and he found a ready market for all the ferns he could raise. Now he is going into it ' on a large scale, with seventy acres of woodland devoted to "the crop." From a pleasant hobby the fern raising has become a business, and there is money ' in it. Mr. Hitchcock is entitled to credit, not for any fortune he may win, but for the fact that he has discovered something that the people want and has prepared himself to supply it. Ferns may not be one of the necessities of life, but as an adornment of the home they serve a useful purpose. — Grand Rapids Herald. Dayton, O. — At the annual election of the Miami Floral Company, the fol- lowing ofiicers and directors were elected : C. E. Pease, president ; William Kiefaber, Sr,, vice-president and general manager; E. A. Deem, secretary; Wil- liam Kiefaber, Jr., treasurer; John T. Barlow and Charles Whealan, directors. The plant consists of 100,000 feet of glass and plans are under way to double this amount in the coming year. igo5. The American Florist. 39 WASHINGTON, D. C. The Florists' Convention City, August 15, 16, 17 and 18, 1905. Society of American Florists. To the commercial florists of North America, and to all others who are inter- ested in floriculture as any part of their life work : The twenty-first annual convention of this society will be held in Washington, D. C, August IS. This society for the past twenty years has been a representa- tive one. It has been the foremost national one in horticulture. It has accomplished much on broad, general lines. It has helped, needed and favored legislation. It has everywhere reduced the cost of transporting plants. It has disseminated much knowledge of cul- tural methods. It has checked misrepre- sentations of unscrupulous dealers. It has inspired most of those exhibitions which have attracted public attention to ornamental horticulture. Having been present at all of the meetings of this society, and having taken some part in them, I may claim a measure of loyalty to its work, though if further evidence be needed the fact that its chief office lies in me this year is sufficient reason why I should speak plainly for its .welfare. Let us look at its membership record. Fifteen years ago, in 1889 and 1890, we averaged about 1,100 members, while in 1899, ten years later, we had less than 600 paid members. Last year, after our World's Fair convention in St. Louis, we totaled only 889, or nearly 20 per cent less than fourteen years ago. ■ Now the increase in the number . of persons engaged in ornamental horticul- ture during the past five years only has been 25 per cent; and during the fifteen years probably over 50 per cent. " This shows that our society has fallen short from 40 to 75 per cent of its rightful increase, and has gained nothing from the recent enormous growth in floricul- ture and general horticulture. It is conceded that the increased public inter- est in our chosen work during the year just past is unprecedented. Some say that one-third more people are taking an interest in gardening to-day than ever before. This is true of both rich and poor. Add to this the civic improvement work and school garden movement. I appeal both to those W'ho appreciate what this society has done and to those (if there be such) who believe we are not meeting present opportunities, to be present with us at this convention. Am I justiiied in claiming that the Society of American Florists needs your presence at Washington August 15 to decide how we may wisely meet these wonderfully enlarged demands on our profession; how we may appeal directly to all these growing interests ; how we may increase as a society in proportion to horticultural increase; how we may continue to be nationally what we have been ; how we all may, commercially and for public good, take advantage of this flood-tide of horticultural awakening which is upon us? Your part is to come to this conven- tion. Your membership fee is relatively nothing; your presence is everything. The visit will be a recreation and a benefit. The result will be an inspira- tion to others and a duty performed. Come and bring a friend. J. C. Vaughan, Pres. nEPAETMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION'. Richard F. Gloede, Evanston, 111., submits for registration, zonal geranium Kenilworth; growth and habit tall and robust; flowers single, dark scarlet; foliage large and leathery; seedling, three years old. Also zonal geranium, Illinois, sport from Beauty of Foitevine, semi-double, identical with the parent in every particular with the exception of the petals, which are irregularly toothed and somewhat larger than in Poitevine, and the blossoms are more widely open. BOSTON' TO. WASHINGTON. It has been arranged that parties wishing to go in company to the Wash- ington convention from Boston and eastern New England points may take the Providence boat line on Sunday afternoon, August 13, arriving in New York in time to join the party from that city which leaves at 10 :55 a. m. August IS, over the Pennsylvania railroad. The Providence line .train connecting with boat . leaves Boston at 6 ;22 .p. m.. In purchasing ticket be sure ' to have it read over the Pennsylvania railroad, and ask for a certificate for the Society of American Forists convention. These tickets may be purchased not earlier than Friday, August il. Parties desir- ing staterooms on the boat may have John Coombs, Hartford, Conn., who will give particulars regarding party to be made up at that city. COMMITTEE ON INTRODUCTION. The Washington Florists' Club, being especially desirous that all convention visitors are introduced and made acquainted with each other, has appointed from its reception committee a special committee on introduction, consisting of the following: George C. Shaffer, chairman, Fourteenth and Eye streets; Charles Henlock, 1013 E street; Franklin A. Whelan, Mt. Vernon, Vir- ginia. Traveling representatives of the S. A. F., appointed last winter, will kindly report at the convention hall, reception committee room, on arrival in Wash- ington, and are asked to be present and work with the above committee all of the first day and evening of the con- vention, to promote general acquaint- ance. The following is the list of traveling representatives appointed by President J. C. Vaughan : J. R. Fotheringham, Tarrytown, N. T. Paul Berkowitz. 50-56 North Fourth street. Philadelphia. S. S. Skidelsky. 824 North Twenty- ■ fourth street, Philadelphia. B. Bschner, 918 Filbert street, Phila- delphia. D. McRorie, South Orange, N. J. E. J. Fancourt, 1612-18 Ludlow street, Philadelphia. A. Ringier, Woodlawn Point, Chicago. C. S. Ford, 1417 Columbia avenue, Phil- adelphia. C. W. Scott, 84 Randolph street, Chi- cago. Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y. THE S. A. F. CONVENTION AND EXHIBITION HALL, 'WASHINGTON, D. C. them reserved for them by sending application therefor to W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass., or William J. Stewart, II Hamilton place, Boston. Price of stateroom is $1 or $2, according to loca- tion. From western points in New Eng- land states the most direct route will be by rail via Hartford and New Haven. Those desiring to travel in company should write to Tlieodore Wirth, or Government Bands to Play. Uncle Sam's contribution to the enter- tainment of visitors to the S. A. F. meeting in Washington will be many and varied. A series of concerts by some of the military bands stationed around Washington may not be the least enjoyable. The following schedule is announced for convention week : Monday, Aug. 14. — U. S. cavalrj- band in 40 The American Florist. Ateg. 5 the Smitfesoman grounds, 7:30 to 9 p. m. Tuesday, Aug. 15. — O. S. engineer band in Washlngten circle, 7:30 to 9 p. m. Thursday, Aug. 17.' — D. S. cavalry band in Judiciary parli, 7:30 to 9 p. m. Friday, Aug. 18. — U. S. engineer band in Iowa circle, 7:30 to 9 p. m. It is also expected that the world fa- mous Marine band will give its regu- lar concerts on Wednesday evening at the capitol grounds, and on Saturday at the White house grounds. These places are all accessible by street cars, tickets on which can be bought six rides for 25 cents, and which may be used on any street car in Washington. Novel Reception to President Vaughan. The regular weekly meeting of the Washington Florists' Club was held Monday night, July 20, for the purpose of receiving reports from the outstand- ing committees and the transaction of other business in connection with the coming convention. The meeting was well attended and highly satisfactory in all respects. Chairman W. R Gude, of the reception committee, recommended that the reception in honor of President Vaughan be given in the open air, an entertainment similar to the regular lawn fete. He proposes having a brass band of about fifty pieces to furnish music while the usual refreshments are being served throughout the evening. Though this is a change from the usual evening dress affair customary hereto- fore, it was received with great favor. It has been arranged to have the lawn lighted on this occasion by the full moon assisted by several hundred incandescent lights, which no doubt will furnish a scene as beautiful to the eye as the other features will be comfort- ing to the body. Special cars will be provided to convey every one from the convention hall out to the scene of action. Music, refreshments and good cheer will be in such abundance that we trust those present will think themselves fortunate in being able to recall the aus- picious opening of what the Washington florists hope to make one of the most successful meetings in the history of the S. A. F. O. H. Z. D. Blackistone. Connecticut Delegation Plans. The Connecticut delegation to the Washington convention will take the train which leaves Springfield, Mass., at '6:20, Hartford at 7:02, New Haven at 7:58, and Stamford at 8:56, Monday August 14, and will arrive in Washing- ton 7 :20 a. m. Tuesday. All those that wish to join and wish berths secured should at once write to the undersigned. Each delegate has to secure his own ticket, which can be had on the certifi- cate plan for one and one-third fare for the round trip. Hartford, Conn. Theodore Wirth. Convention Hotels. *The Shoreham— Fifteenth and H streets, N. W., ■sii squares from meeting hall. Single room, one person, J2 perday; sinarle room, two persons, IS per day; room with bath, one person. $3 per day; room with bath, two persons, $4 per day; suites, parlor and two bedrooms with bath, $10 per day. '"Arlinifton Hotel— Vermont avenue and H street N. W., seven squares from hall, $3 per day for each person. r^-i ^' ~^ Hotel Manhattan-604-606 Ninth street, N. W., European plan, lor gentlemen only, one square from hall, $1 per day upwards. ''^t. James Hotel—Sixth and Pennsylvania ave- nues, N. W., European plan, seven squares from hall. Single room $1 to $3.50 per day; rooms with bath, S3.60 per day; suites with bath, $3 to %i per day. 'Colonial Hotel— Fifteenth and H streets. N. W., European plan, six squares from h.ill, Single room, SI per day. Columbia Hotel — 1413 Pennsylvania avenue, N. \V., for gentlemen only. sLx squares from hall. Room for one person, $1.50 per day; two persons, $2 60 per day. '^'Metropolitan Hotel— Pennsylvauia avenue and Sixth street, N. W,, seven squares from hall. American plan, S3.50 to $4 per day; European plan $1 to $3 per day. *E1 Reno Hotel— Opposite B. &0. Depot, eleven squares from hall. Single rooms $1 per day; double rooms, %i per day '■'Hotel Johnson — Thirteenth and E streets, Is'. W., lour squares from hail, KuropFan plan $1 per day an upwards. American plan $3.50 to $4 per day. Hotel Cochran— Fourteenth and K streets. N. W., seven squares from hall. Room with bath, $2 per day: without bath, $1.,50. '^National Hotel— Sixth street and Pennsylvania avenue, N. W,, seven squares from hall. Araerl- oan plan, single room, .12 50 i)er day, two in a room, $3; European plan, $1 per day up. '"The Fredonia— 1331-23 II street,' N. W., five squares from hall. American plan, single room, $3 per day up, double room, $3.50 up; European plan, single room $1 per day up, double room $1.50 up. "'Rilfgs House-G and Fifteenth streets N. W., live squares from hall. $3 per day up. Envies Hotel — iS'ew .Jersey avenue and C street, N W., eleven squares from hall Sinele room, $1; with bath, *2; two in room, $1,50. with bath, $3.50; several beds in room, 76c. each. '"Ehhltt House— F and Fourt-enlh streets. X. W., iivo squares from hall. Single rooms, $2.60 per day up,. ''Perard Hotel-130i-1206 E street N. W., three squares from hall. American plan, $2.50 per day; European plan, $1. '"Hotel Fritz Reuter— Fourth street and Penn- sylvania avenue, N. W., five squares from hall. Rates, $1 to $4 per day. '"Hotel Raleidh— Twelfth and Pennsylvania ave- nue, N. VV. four squares from hall. Rates, $3 per day and up. Hotels marked with an asterisk are espeoiallv recommended by the Washington Florists' Cliili. WITH THE GROWERS R. Vincent, Jr. & Son, White Marsli, Md. The establishment of Richard Vin- cent, Jr., & Sons, at White Marsh, Md., is beheved to be the most extensive in the world devoted to the cultivation and dissemination of vegetable and bedding plants. The head of the firm, Richard Vincent, Jr., emigrated to this country from England some fifty years ago, when a lad of eleven years, and engaged at once in greenhouse work. He came of a family of gardeners, his father, whose name he bears, being a florist ■in this city from the time of his settle- ment here until his death a few years ago. The son worked at several places in Baltimore and New York, and then, having accumulated a modest capital, and got married, went to farming. His farm was unfortunately chosen, and in a few years he found it had consumed his capital and left him considerably in debt. Neither discouraged nor cast down he sought a new location, and by the hardest and most unremitting toil in truck growing managed to recoup what he had lost, pay his debts, raise a fam- ily and establish a business which, as we shall see, has reached unwonted proportions. His first step to success was the planting of a crop of 150,000 cabbages at a time when for several successive seasons they had been a drug on the market. He examined the con- come for a change in results. His fore- ditions, and concluded the time had sight was justified, and the foundation of success securely established. The farm, which at first was only a little opening in the woods, was further cleared, and soon, in addition to farming and trucking, a greenhouse or two was added, and a retail flower, nursery and market business was begun. This developed later into a cut-flower business, the products being sold at wholesale. Afterwards a mailing busi- ness was done, the output constantly enlarging, and comprising both flower- ing and vegetable plants. Experience demonstrated that there was a larger field awaiting occupancy and by degrees the business was so changed that now it is devoted exclusively to the produc- tion and shipping at all seasons of the year to every corner of the country (save the Pacific coast) of vegetable, bedding and greenhouse plants — gera- niums, dahlias, and hardy chrysanthe- mums being specialties. The location is admirably adapted to the business done, being about fifteen miles north of Baltimore, and almost equi-distance from the great trunk lines between Washington and New York of the Baltimore & Ohio and Pennsyl- vania railroads. The land embraces about 200 acres, fifty of which is in timber, about 100 in crops for the maintenance of the farm stock, and the other fifty devoted to growing plants for sale. For maintaining the fertility of the land commercial fertilizers are mainly relied upon, the stable manure being reserved for bald spots and gul- lies. The soil is mainly sand, with streaks of clay. Obviously the best portions are selected for the plants to be marketed, and the theory of pro- moting their growth is the fertilization of the crop rather than of the land. Of glass in the plant there are about 200,000 square feet, the houses sub- stantially built, from twenty-eight to thirty feet wide and 200 to 300 feet long, with large, double glass, and so constructed in most cases that a team with a plow or wagon can be driven through. The heating is by a battery of six No. 12 (the largest) Furman R. VINCENT, JR. & SON'S, WHITE MARSH,. MD. Partial view of greenhouses and 5-acre field of dahlias. 1905. The American Florist. 41' boilers, the fuel being soft coal. The toiler room is 30x60 feet, with a capa- cious and lofty srnoke stack, and a loft utilized for storing bulbs, etc. Imme- diately adjoining is a coal shed 30x40 feet. All the piping, and most of the other work, masonry, carpentering, painting, glazing, etc., on the place is done by the regular force of hands. A new building now under construc- is office man and manages the vegetable department; John S. attends to the mechanical needs of the establishment, overlooks the boilers, pumps, etc., and is charged with the cultivation of the dahlias, propagation, planting, harvest- ing and storing, etc. ; to John W. Rich- ardson, a son-in-law, is assigned the important duty of watering the growing stock. S. B. R. VINCENT, JR., & SON' Some of the S, WHITE MARSH, MD. employes. tion, 30x210 feet, with basement, will give , accommodation for an enlarged office, packing room and storage cellars for dahlia roots, while a continuous loft above will suffice for the great supplies ■of -shipping boxes, which are an impor- tant item. In this same structure will be installed a new boiler of loo-horse- power, which will supplant the pumping system now in use and work the dynamo ■for electric lights which are to be intro- duced in all the greenhouses and the ■other buildings on the place. This will allow of double sets of hands during 'the busiest seasons of the year, when it is difficult to keep shipments even >with the orders. Every facility is adopted for economy of labor and time. A local exchange iprovides telephone connection between the offices, packing rooms, all the^ green- houses and the dwellings of the 'several members of the firm. , The watering of . the houses is accomplished by a steam pump, through iron pipes perforated so as to distribute the water in a mist, or 'lawn-sprinklers are employed connected with the mains by sbort lengths of hose. A-most fortunate factor is the abundant and never-failing water supplies. _ A spring on the place gives such unlim- ited flow of pure water that not even a tank or reservoir is required, and a town could be supplied from it. The water is pumped directly from the spring through the houses, and after supplying large ponds which are given up to aquatic plants, the waste fills a 4-inch pipe. Mr. Vincent is fortunate not only in the situation and adaptation of the site of his place to the needs of the trade done, but also in his family. Three sons, intelligent, industrious and enter- prising, are aiding him in carrying on the business, each taking a department and bending all his energies to secure best results from the combination. Richard A. has charge of the green- 'Iiouses and of the packing; Thomas A. J. A. Budlongf. The boys at J. A. Budlong's store are wearing a pleasant smile these days, for well they can, as they are handling as clean a cut of roses as can be found on the market, all of their stock being cut from the plants which have been thor- oughly rested up, and the new crop of roses which they are cutting fully shows the effects of the vacation that was given the plants, as their Bride and Brides- maid show up nicely with large heads and good stems. This is unusual during the hot Slimmer months, and judging from the present outlook, their cut later in the season will be up to the highest notch, which, however, is not out of the ordinary, as this firm enjoys the repu- tation of growing high-grade stock. They likewise are getting in some very nice American Beauty, a great improve- ment having taken place during the last two weeks, so that at this writing they are getting in roses that are fully as good as any that are to be found on the market and which are readily sold. As to carnations, they say that it is a hard proposition to fill orders satisfac- torily, owing to the reason that the out- door stock is a little backward and that they are obliged to fill the majority of their carnation orders from indoor stock and which, on account of the hot weather and the lateness of the season, while as good as can be had, does riot hold up well for shipping purposes, but as they are getting in a large cut of very good asters they find their customers ready to accept them in preference to ' carnations. They say there will be no material change in the quality of carna- tions for at least two or three weeks, when outdoor stock will come on in good shape. New York. THE MARKET. The market is dull and absolutely without tone. Buyers are scarce and doing business on a hand to mouth plan. Some of the largest retail store buyers will carry off as few as a dozen roses, just enough to warrant the assertion that they have a rose in stock. The wholesaler is really carrying stock for the retailer, and practically saddling him- self with a double risk, for the retailer is taking none whatever, and is content to make any number of journeys to the market if by so doing he can keep clear of a surplus. American Beauty roses continue quite plentiful and when wanted bring quoted figures. Far more, however, are arriving than can command legitimate sale. Other roses move bet- ter when of fine quality, but at best trade in them is small and cleaning up hard. Quite a little of the new crop is coming in, and it appears to be pretty good in quality, although the stems are yet short.' Asters are in great quantity and are hard to move. Sweet peas are greatly in excess of the demand. Lily of the valley is rather short, and tem- porarily the demand is good. Lilies are bringing good prices, longiflorums not being any too plentiful. Lilium auratum and L. rubrum appear to move pretty well, prices running from 4 to 6 cents.- Maidenhair fern is abundant but does not go off, the stores having but little use for it just now. Other green stuff is also sluggish in movement. Carna- tions are the best things in the market, and appear to be quite scarce. Many field grown are making their appearance, but the quality is poor. There is an avalanche of gladioli, and prices rule low in consequence. The weather is cooler and pleasant, though stormy and VINCENT, JR., & SON'S, WHITE MARSH, MD. Cabbage plants in January, for Gulf stales. 42 The American Florist. Aug. s, the influx of stock should lighten up a bit within the next day or two. BANQUET TO JAP ENVOY. Young & Nugent had the decorations at the dinner to Baron Komura, the peace envoy, at "The Nippon," the Jap- anese club, July 28. The tables, which were arranged in the form of the letter "E," were elaborately decorated in a color scheme of red and white, the Japanese colors. Liberty and Bride roses were used. The same firm had the decorations for the reception of the baron, held August i, at the same place. On this occasion an oriental effect was attained, blossoms being very largely used in the general scheme. Arthur C. Dacre was in charge of the work on both occasions. The firm has also car- ried out some large funeral orders in the last few days. At the funeral of Mrs. David Martin, of Newport and New York, it furnished many of the floral pieces, among them a beautiful casket cover of white and purple sweet peas. For the Short funeral they also sup- plied most of the flowers. NOTES. George J. Allen, son of J. K. Allen and one of his lieutenants at his Twen- ty-eighth street store, was married July 31 to Miss Caroline Rossler. The happy pair will spend their honeymoon on Long Island. Mr. Allen's establishment just now seems to be receiving especial attention from the god of love, as Miss Reilly, who has been bookkeeper there for some time, during her vacation was married to Fred Baldwin, a Brooklyn florist. Mr. Reed, of Reed & Keller, is busy on a new catalogue of supplies, which he says will be the largest and most complete heretofore published in the trade. Charles Weber of Lynbrook, L. I., is building two new greenhouses, which will be planted with carnations. Walter F. Sheridan is brightening the interior of his store with a coat of paint. VACATION NOTES. William H. Gunther, the Twenty-ninth street wholesaler, is summering with his family at Madison, N. J., and uses both ends of the week for vacation pur- poses. His brother and bookkeeper, Jack Gunther, divides his time between the store and Rockaway. Alex J. Guttman, another Twenty- ninth street wholesaler, returned on Monday from a two weeks' sojourn at Ellenville, N. Y., where he has his family this year. Miss Hattie Wallreich, his bookkeeper, and his lieutenant, J. ]. Levy, have gone to Fleischman's in the Catskills on a two weeks' vacation. William Ford, of Ford Brothers, is back from a vacation spent at Nahant Beach, Mass. He looks bronzed and well. Michael Ford, his brother and partner, is enjoying the delights of Atlantic City, N. J. George Saltford is taking a vacation in the neighborhood of Rhinebeck, N. Y. Among the gladioli to be seen at his store just now is the new fine pink America, grown by J. L. Childs, of Floral Park. N. Lecakes, of Lecakes & Company, is planning to leave August 12 on an extended southern trip. Grajsdville, Mich.-^N. B. Stover has about completed planting and expects to take a month's vacation before the fall work begins. Chicago. THE MARKET. A general summary of the business for July shows it to have been very satisfactory and dealers in general are well pleased. In comparison with last year's business the returns showed a material advance, and whereas July generally means a considerable daily loss and drain on the profits of previous months this July has been an excep- tion. Roses and carnations have, of course, continually grown more scarce, but the demand for good stock has generally exceeded the supply. The past month also saw the windup of the long continued strike, in which, how- ever, the florists were much more for- tunate than the majority of other lines of trade involved. Growers seem to be well cleaned up on plant stock espe- cially carnations. As is usual at this season, a great deal of "crap" stock is received upon which nothing can be realized, and which can only be con- signed to the dump. If growers would discontinue shipments when their stock reaches this stage expense and misun- derstandings would be saved all parties concerned. For the past week carnations of sal- able quality have been exceedingly scarce. A good deal of field grown stock has been received. The new cut of roses continues to improve in the quality and size of the flowers and the length of stems, and some very good stock of Bride, Bridesmaid and Ameri- can Beauty has been received. The early crop of asters is at its height and a daily cleanup is not always accom- plished. There is a good supply of lilies, auratum, longiflorum, Harrisii, rubrum and album, which move well. Lily of the valley has shortened up the last few days. Gladioli continue to arrive in liberal quantities. Hydrangeas have been received in large lots, but do not seem to move well and prices are unquotable. The movement of green goods continues slow. CHICAGO TO WASHINGTON. The Chicago delegation has arranged to join the Detroit Florists' Club and the St. Louis Club at Detroit, and travel on a special train via Buffalo and Phila- delphia to Washington. The exact itin- erary is as follows : Leave Chicago 11:00 p. m., Sunday night. August 13, via Wabash railroad. Arrive Detroit August 14, 7:55 a. m. Leave Detroit 12:15 noon, of the same date, via Wabash by special train. Arrive Buffalo 7:15 p. m. Leave Buffalo 7:30 p. ni., via the Lehigh Valley railroad. Arrive Philadelphia 7:15 a. m., August 15. Leave Philadelphia 7:30 a. m. Arrive Washington 10:30 a. m., August 15. For tickets and further information, write or call on P. J. Hauswirth, chair- man committee on arrangements, 227 Michigan avenue, Chicago. Please write as early as possible for reservations. NOTES. Mrs. A. M. Schafer announces that she has rented her greenhouse plant at Balmoral and Hoyne avenues to John A. Swanson, and will retire from the florist business. Mrs. Schafer is enlarging and improving the plant considerably. She is adding one house 27x260 feet, an extension of 21x125 feet, and is putting in iron posts and wooden gutters in the old houses and new benches throughout the whole plant. Mrs. Schafer retires ' after a number of years of successful growing and carries with her the welB wishes of the trade. Vaughan & Sperry are showing the Maman Cochet rose, which has not been handled to any extent in this mar- ket for several years. It much resem- bles the Bride rose in form, but the out- side row of petals is crimson tinted. It bids fair to be a good seller. E. E. Shed, of Valparaiso, Ind., was in Chicago July 31. Mr. Shed has again embarked in the grocery business and will attend to the flour trade in that line, while Mrs. Shed will have charge of the flower business of theii: retail flo- rist establishment. Mr. Schaffer, of the Kansas City Flo- ral Company, Kansas City, Mo., accom- panied by several friends, passed through this city July 31, enroute to Cedar Lake, Wis., where they will enjoy a two weeks' outing. John Poehlmann has been suffering severely the past week from what ap- pears to be an aggravated form of head- ache, and from which he has been unable to get relief. Weiland & Risch's cut of the new Kil- larney rose is steadily improving in quality and size and is gaining populari- ty with the trade. F. J. Pasternick, of Wienhoeber's, has returned from a two weeks' outing at Oshkosh, Wis., and reports having had a splendid time. Wietor Brothers are receiving some of the best roses of the new cut showii in the market. The E. F. Winterson Company wilt issue a new catalogue in about a month. J P. Degnan has returned from a few days' trip among the trade in Iowa. John Zech, of Zech & Mann, is on a few days' fishing trip in Michigan. H. B. Tufts has discontinued his Washington street store. Visitors : Fred Hall, Montclair, Colo. ; J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati ; H. W. Buck- bee, Rockford, 111.; Ed Kolisch and wife, St. Louis; Barbara Hellenthal, Co- lumbus, O. ; J. W. Griesemer, Hopedale, 111.; S. W. Pike, St. Charles, IH. Philadelphia. TRADE QUIET. Business in the stores is very quiet and yet good stock of all kinds seems to sell readily. American Beauty roses are in demand and bring very satisfac- tory prices. Asters are now in full crop and some really fine stock is to be seen. Robert Craig & Son are offering pink and white lilies which meet with ready sale. NOTES. M. Rice & Company, manufacturers of and dealers in all descriptions of florists' supplies, are this season enjoying an increased area for the carriage of stock in their new building at Twelfth and Race streets, but as a matter of fact find the larger quarters even yet somewhat short of their requirements. The build- ing, which is five stories high, is as substantially built as any in the city and all known precautions for the prevention of destruction by fire have been taken. The ground floor is the store proper and contains the general offices, and the ribbon sample cases.^^ The display of ribbons from several mills seen here is notably large. The second floor is used as a sample room entirely and contains many beautiful and new conceptions, many originating with the firm. A grand display of these samples will be made at 1905- Th E American Florist. 43 the Washington convention in connec- tion with other specialties handled by the firm. The third floor is used for factory purposes, while the fourth and fifth floors are used for storage. H. Bayersdorfer, of H. Bayersdorfer & Company has arrived home after an -extended European trip. New goods for the coming season are arriving on nearly every steamer consigned to the firm, ■consequently all hands are busy sam- pling and storing. The exhibit of the firm at the Washington convention will Ije larger this year than ever before and will include many new and handsome ■effects in baskets, pot covers, and pot holders. President Vaughan and Director Hal- lock, of the S. A. F., were in town last week. Mr. Vaughan was interested m convention matters and had a talk with prominent societjf men here. He says lie finds great enthusiasm everywhere and predicts a record breaking attend- ance. Phil Hauswirth, of Chicago, also passed through town last week on a flying visit to Washington in connection with the sporting end of it. He did not say much about the Chicago bowling con- tingent, but no doubt he will arrive at the capital wirh the goods neatly packed and on time. K. Boston. MARKET IMPROVES. During the past week the market has shown a marked improvement, both in the amount of stock brought in and in prices. Asters are arriving in large quan- tities, and are bringing from 50 cents to $1.50 per 100. The prices of roses have advanced somewhat and they are selling much more freely than they have been for the past few weeks. Carna- tions can be sold at low prices where they have been a drug on the market. Many of the growers who have not been bringing in anything for some time have brought large quantities of asters the past week, and it looks very much as if the dull season is about over. Somebody evidently has a grudge .against J. W. Manning, of Reading, the well-known nurseryman, for somebody ■emptied a pailful of brown-tail moths in the midst of his nursery, and as this is their breeding time and they spread very rapidly, it has subjected him to great annoyance and expense in exterminating them. William H. Elliott, of Brighton, the well-known rose grower, has leased the basement of the store just beyond the Arlington street church on Boyleston street, Boston. He purposes building a large addition on the rear and using the whole establishment as a distributing ■depot for his Boston business. On Saturday, the Massachusetts Hor- ticultural Society held one of its mid- summer exhibitions. The principal features were the displays of hydrangeas and of hardy acquatic flowers. In addi- tion, there were good displays of pent- stemons, achimenes and native ferns. Mann Brothers have been bringing to the market some very fine auratum lilies, getting $1 per dozen for them, and also some lancifolium album and rubrum, ■which have brought about the same price. Mrs. John G. .Forbes, of Auburndale, has been bringing into the market a fine lot of asters, for which she received $1.50 per 100. A. C. Burrage and others are building eight large houses at Halifax, Mass., each 37x300 feet, which are to be devoted to the raising of violets and vegetables. Charles Goldsmith, of this city, has just taken a position with Paul Rich- wagen, of Needham, as salesman. H. P. S. St. Louis. MARKET DOES NOT IMPROVE. The market has been even duller than last week. Carnations alone seem to bold their own; white is improving and coming in better than any other variety; reds are also looking better. There are very few pinks to be seen, and these are small and in many instances spotted. Asters and tuberoses are very plentiful. They are being sold at i and 2 cents. Doubles are scarce and bring 3 and 4 cents. Some roses are arriving in better color, owing to cooler nights, but there is no demand and stock to be sold has almost to be given away. A retailer can now carry off a bundle for $5 easily worth $20 in a month or so more. It is not alone the grower that suffers from the glut. The poor commission man has double the work and receives less than he does during the winter season for his work. A meeting was held at F. C. Weber's in reference to the flower show. It is reported that the programme committee has secured over $300 worth of adver- tisements, and has promises from several of the leading firms. Twenty thousand souvenir post cards are to be distributed by the flower show committee to all the florists in St. Louis and vicinity requesting them to mail them to their customers. H. G. Berning is very busy these days Iiandling the enormous amount of cut flowers which he daily receives and has to offer special bargains in order to move the stock. At a meeting at Frank Ellis' store at was suggested that the Wabash would carry the St. Louis florists to the con- vention at one and one-third rate. Alex Waldbart expects to add a new house or two next spring. He expects a big increase in trade, as the neighbor- hood is building up fast. Charles Kuehn is receiving some good carnations and disposes of them very easily, as they are not very numerous just now. George Angermueller received some good Bride and Bridesmaid last week. George has put in a fine lot of supplies. A good many of the florists are now talking convention. It is expected that quite a few will leave for Washington. Frank M. Ellis is receiving some good roses. Frank complains that there is not enough good stock to go around. Alex Siegel handled several thousand asters last week. W. F. Pittsburg'. SLOW MARKET. Another of those slow, hard weeks has rolled by, with barely sufficient excitement to keep us awake. There is no change in the stock conditions, excepting that gladioli and asters are beginning to come in quantity. Some good Perle, Meteor and American Beauty roses are to be had and carna- tions are almost beyond recognition. NOTES. The Florists' and Gardeners' Club desires to have a large representation at the convention, August 15 to 18, at Washington, D. C, and will arrange an interesting and inexpensive itinerary which will be arranged at the club meet- ing August I. For the benefit of those who are unable to be present at the meeting and desire information, they may apply to Fred Burki, Gibsonia P. O., Pa.; John Bader, Ravine street, Allegheny, Pa.; E. C. Reineman, Lowrie avenue, Allegheny, Pa., who are the committee on transportation and arrangements. The Florists' Exchange expects to return to its permanent quarters about October i. This building is to be remod- eled and a new front added. About four more feet will also be added in order to bring it out to the building line. A picked nine from the east end flower stores under the management of Bill Fitzsimmons, of Randolph & McClements, played the Oakland base- ball nine on July 27. The east end florists won by a score of 17 to 14. It is reported here that the yield of the new oil well on the premises of the Pittsburg Rose & Carnation Co. is seventy-five to 100 barrels per day. A. W. Smith is receiving large ship- ments of asters from his Ohio farms. Harry Graves, of Siebert's, will take a trip through the Thousand Isles. G. H. Pieser, of Kennicott Brothers, Chicago, was a recent visitor. Phil Langhans and family are vacat- ing at Lake Chautauqua. Fred Reiger has gone to Putin Bav. E. L. M. Louisville. The past week was a very good one in every respect, considering the sea- son. Fairly good roses can be had in quantity and sell well. Carnations are as good in quality as can be expected, but the demand is about gone. Asters are plentiful. Lilies have sold a little bet- ter than usual, and are in ample sup- ply. Smilax is very scarce. It is probable that the number attend- ing the S. A. F. convention from Louis- ville will not exceed three or four members. It is very likely that these will meet the Indianapolis and Cincin- nati delegations at Cincinnati. F. L. S. Omaha, Neb. Roses are somewhat scarce. Carna- tions are poor, but asters are fine and plentiful. Gladioli are now at their best. Considerable disappointment was experienced here on several large funeral orders last week, one especially being at the funeral of a prominent citizen. Many floral designs were ordered, but many of the orders were canceled before their delivery, the fam- ily of the deceased requesting no flow- ers. Hess & Swoboda had one design ordered valued at $100. G. H. Swoboda and family will leave for home August 5. They will stay ten days in New York, returning here August 27. Grippe. ■ 44 The American Florist. Aug. J, TWENTT-FIKST YEAE. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00. Subacriptiona accepted only from those . . in the trade. Advertisementa, on all except cover pages, 10 Centa a Line, Afrate; $1.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Diacounta are allowed only on consecutive Inser- tions, as follows— 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Space on front pages and back cover page sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net. The advertising Department of the Amebican Flobist is for florists, seedsmen and nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines only. Orders for less than one-half inch space not accepted Advertisements must reach us by Monday to secure insertion in the issue of the same week. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. JVken sending us change of address^ always send the old address at the same time. THIS ISSUE 40 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Florists' fertilizers — A study of fertilizers in themselves Richard Vincent. Jr. (portrait) A prominent hardy fern man "Washington, the convention city J-S. A. P. convention hall (lllus.) — Society of American Florists — Government bands to play —Novel reception to President Vaughan — Connecticut delegation plans — Convention hotels With the growers — R. Vincent, Jr. & Sons, White JIarsh, Md, (illus.) —J. A. Budlong I^ew York Chicago Philadelphia Boston St. Louis Pittsburg- Louisville Omaha, Neb , Greenhouse heating Meetings next week Obituary — A. G. Guttlie — Curtis Kelaey. — ^Thomaa Caldwell Detroit Cincinnati New Orleans The seed trade — Erfurt seed crops — ^Rot of citrus fruits The nursery trade Glencove, N. Y , Newport. R. T Our pastimes — Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Club — Twin City florists — At Philadelphia —At Chicago Toronto Nashville Convention time. Washington is the meeting place. The convention rates are exceedingly low. The Florists' Hail Association has paid from August i, 1904, to August i, 1905, 147 claims aggregating $19,797.94. A SPECIAL convention train out of Detroit, combining the Washington vis- itors from both St. Louis and Chicago, should attract a large additional num- ber from other parts of Illinois, Indi- ana, Michigan and Ohio. Fermes et Chateaux, a French hor- ticultural journal, is announced, to be issued the coming autumn on similar lines to the English Journal, Country Life. Pierre Lafitte & Company, 9 Ave- nue de FOpera, Paris, are the publishers. Greenhouse Heating;. Ep. American Florist:— Can a heater (common steam power boiler) be used for hot water, and in cold weather be used for steam with- out making any changes but simply drawing off the water? My boiler top is 3 feet below one house and 13 inches below the other. , Should the feed pipes leave the top of the holer and rise to the farther end of the house, 50 feet away, and then return at a correspond- ing down grade to bottom of boiler, or can I lay returns with steep fall without a drop at boiler? How many 2-inch re- turns will one 2-inch feed pipe supply? All the pipes are 2-inch and I don't wish to change. J. T. Although seldom advisable, it will be possible to use the steam system for hot water in mild weather. It will give good results if four 2-inch returns are supplied by a 2-inch flow. It will be best for the main flow pipe to drop about five inches in running the length of the house and the returns should have about the same fall. If possible, the lowest part of the returns should be kept two feet above the water level of the boiler. The expansion tank should be connected with the highest part of the main. There should be a "valve so that connection with the tank can be cut off when steam is to be used, and another cutting off the safety valve when hot water furnishes the heat. Ar- ranged in this way the expansion pipe will permit the air to escape when the system is being filled with water, but there should be automatic air valves at the lower end of each of the coils for use with steam. L. R. T. Meetings Next Week. Buffalo, N. Y.— Buffalo Florists' Club, 383 Ellicott street, August 8, at 8 p. m. Butte, Mont— Montana Florists' Club, Columbia Gardens, August 11. Chicago, 111. — Chicago Florists' Club, Handel Hall, 40 Randolph street, August 10, at 8 p. m. Cincinnati, O. — Cincinnati Florists' Society, Jabez Elliott Flower Market, August 12, at 8 p. m. Davenport, la. — Tri-City Florists' Club, August 10. Denver, Colo. — Denver Floral Club, 323 Charles Block, August 11, at 8 p. m. Hartford, Conn.— Hartford Florists' Club, August II, at 8 p. m. Madison, N. J. — Morris County Gar- deners' and Florists' Society, Masonic hall, August 9, at 7:30 p. m. Montreal, Que. — Canadian Horticul- tural Association, August 8-10, annual convention. New Bedford, Mass.— New Bedford Florists' Club, August 10. New London, Conn. — New London County Horticultural Society, Elks hall, August 9. New York, N. Y.— Horticultural Society of New York, American Insti- tute rooms, August 9, at 8 p. m. Omaha, Neb. — Nebraska Florists' Society, city hall, August 10, at 8 p. m. Providence, R. I. — Florists' and Gar- deners' Club of Rhode Island, 96 West- minster street, August 10, at 8 p. m. Salt Lake City, Utah.— Salt Lake Florists' Society, August II. St. Louis, Mo.— St. Louis Florists' Club, Odd Fellows hall No. 2, Ninth and Olive streets, August 10, at 2 p. m. Halifax, Mass. — H. C. Burrage, eight houses, each, 37x300 feet, for violets and vegetables. OBITUARY. A. G. Guttlie. A G. Guttlie, a pioneer of Wiscon-- sin, former president of the state horti- cultural society, through whose efforts the Russian apple was introduced into- this country, died at Baraboo, aged 91 years. Curtis Kelsey. Curtis Kelsey, for many years a well known florist of Missouri Valley, la., died at the age of 51 years, his demise- resulting from tuberculosis. The fun- eral was held July 20. The deceased was born at Sparta, Ind., on June 14, i8S4, and came to Iowa in 1877, and was married to Mollie Sayles at Love- land on January 28, 1883. He was the- father of one son, Guy, who survives him. Thomas Coldwell. Thomas Coldwell, president of the- Coldwell Lawn Mower Company, New- bury, N. Y., died at his home in New- burg, July 28, in the sixty-eighth year of his age. He was born in England' in 1838 and was a well known inventor and a pioneer manufacturer of lawn mowers. He is survived by a widow and three children, William H. and Harry T. Coldwell, of Newburg, and Mrs. E. C, Ross, of London, England. Inter- ment was made July 31 in St. Luke's cemetery, Matteawan. SITUATIONS, WANTS, TOR SALE. One Cent Per Word. Cash with Adv. Plant Advs. NOT admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American" Floktst for the year 1905 is entitled to a five-line want ADV. {situations only) free, to be used at any time during the year. Situation Wanted— By German, 40 years of age; Tellable^ all-around florist, able to take charge. Box 366, care Aooerican Florist. Situation Wanted — As working foreman: good grower of roses, carnations, pot plants, for whole- sate or retail trade. Would take a good private place; good references. Address Box 389, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By first-class nurseryman ; commercial; single; life experience in all branches; can furnish good references; east pre- ferred. State wages and particulars in first letter. Address Box 386, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— German, 29 years of age; 15 years' experience in growing of general stock* tropical plants, roses and carnations. First-class- decorator and desigoer; perfect in lajing out general landscape work. Address Box 381, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Permanent place, by Eng- listtman, with [general greenhouse experience in England and Canada; age 31; single, sober and industrious. Expect reasonable waees. Canada,. Michigan or northeastern states preferred. 0. Haklock, Goderich. Ont. Situation Wanted— By a German, as manager? 20 years' experience in greenhouse work in gen- eral. Received four first-cUss prizes in the New Orleans horticultural eshibit Carnations and- rost- s a specialty. West preferred ; married. Please state wages in first letter. Address Box 373, care American Ploriat. Situation Wanted— By a german practical grower, 14 years' experience, (wholesale and re- tail) to take charge of the growing end of a retail place where good roses, carnations and general fine of stock is wanted. Strictly sober, single-. State salary and paiticulars in firat letter. Gabdeneb, 1400 Ashland Ave., Evanslon, IlL 1905- Th E American Florist. 45 Sltualion Wanted— By garcOLor and llor.st, 3-1 years old. married, uo children; 14 years' experi- ence in grf enbouses, fruits and vegetables; wants position on eentleman's private place; capable of taking charge; best of references. Address Box 394. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By gardener to take charge of private place or institution, by compeienti reliable landscape gardener and florist, up-to-date in all branches, inside and outside: last employed as propagator in largo public park; married, no children; age 87, German. AI references. Please state wages in first letter. Address H L, 4 Spring Garden St., Dorchester, Mass. Situation Wanted— As a thoroughly practical woriciug loreman ; 31 years of age, single, German, strictly sober, reliable, good education; 20 years' experience in roses. carnationB, 'mums, bulbs and all kinds of cut flowers and pot plants, palms, ferns, design work, landscape, etc. First-class reference. State wagts and particulars in first letter. Disengaged August 15 or later. Address Box 388, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Good grower, to take charge of growing lof bmall retail place. Address acx 393, care American Florist. Help Wanted— At once, man of experience in general greenhouse work and landscaping. Idle -Hour Nurseries, Macon, Ga. 'Help Wanted— Up-to-date florist capable of taking charge of dowa town store. Address Grihm: & GoRLY, 517 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. Help Wanted— An assistant florist and garden^ er. Permanent place. Give references. Wages 813 per week. John Ebck & Son, Bridgeport, Ct. Help Wanted— A good man for growing roses, carnations and general stock. Married man pre- ferred. Gcod salary to right man. Address Box iJ85, care American Florist. Help Wanted — A good grower of carnations, chryiiantheuiums and bedding plants. Refer- ences required. State wages. Address Geo. R. Gbiger, Nazareth, Pa. Help Wanted — Experienced seedsman for counter and orders; must be sober and have a clean record; on,'* experienced in bulbs preferred. Box 378, care American Florist. Help Wanted— At once, an up-to-date deco- rator and desigoer. State wages, with reference. Also one men as grower of general stock. W. H. HuMFELD Floral Co., Kansas City, Mo. Help Wanted— A single man to take charge of 9,0U0 leet of gluss; must be a good grower or car- nations and general stock. State wages wanted with board. Wm. Mundt, Salem, O. Help Wanted— By August 7th. a good grower of smilax, carnations, 'mums and general stock. Please give references and state wages in first let- ter. Address Harry T. Miller, Salem, O. Hfllp Wanted— Good grower of roses, carnations and gCLeral stock, capable of takins full charge of growing, sober and reliable; 2 000 feet of glass; steady job. State wages and references. B. B. Blair, Charlevoix, Mich. Help Watned— &.n experienced gardener for gretntkonse, capable of taking charge of rose nouses and carnations, etc., in my absence; single man; $15 00 per month without board, for start. Steady position to right party. Address C. Dfflkk, Govanstown, Md. Help Wanted— At once, a gool all-around grower and propagator of bedding plants, roses and carnations; wages, $4.5.00 per month; only 5,000 feet of glass; must be competent to take charge; give references. J. W. Shearer, AVinchester, Ky. Help Wanted — We have room for one or two good, experienced counter men; one es- pecially for the market gardener's trade (German preferred). Apply with lull particulars, stating age, experience and salary wanted. VAUGHAN'e Seed Store, Chicago. Help Wanted — Wanted an experienced, com- petent and thoroughly reliable florist for small t^reenhouse in suburb of Chicago; good perman- ent position for right man. Apply by letter stat- ing age, experience, references, and salary wanted, W T B, care American Florist. For Sale— Boiler, 4x14 feet. B3 3-inch flues; covered wagon; show case. Mrs. Auo, Marx, 1317 N. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, Mich. Fop Sale— Pour greenhouses, or 10 OCO feet of glaiis, siiuttiei in public park; population of city, oOOOJ. Write for particulars. Address Miss L. 0*SuLLivAN, Superior, Wis. To Let— For to keep ia repair for one year 5 OOo ftetof glass in a gord factory town. Estab- lished trade; no compteition. Address^ Box 391, care American Florist. Fop Sale— Hot water boiler in fine condition: has Oten heating 2,000 feet of glass and will heat more. Will sell at half Its value. Adc^ress McAdams Seed Co., Columbus Grove, O. For Rent — Greenhouse plant, consisting of four large greenhouses, two acres of ground, and dwel- ling: 22nd ward, Philadelphia: rent reasonable. John J. Crout, 1420 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. For Sale— A good florist business in a western city of 35,1)00, can be purchased at a great bargain. Best establiikhed trade in the city, and prospects for future excellent. For particulars address J. W. Booth, Winona, Minn. Fop Sale or Rent— Between 25,000 and 30,000 feet of glass, well stocked and equipped, near Chicago, only responsible parties need apply; for further particulars, address Geo. Harrer, Morton Grove, III. For Sale— We have a number of 4 and 6-inch hot water gate valves in good condition, which we will sell at half price. Address The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Fop Rent— A well established plant or 13,0C0 square feet of glass, planted to cut flowers and general siock. Owner will leave for Europe October 1. A grand opportunity for a responsible man, with privilege io buy. Address Box 390, cars American Florist. Fop Sale — A good florist business in a western city of 60,000 can be purchased at a great sacrifice. Well established trade and prospects for future bright. Js worth $1,700, but will dispose of busi- ness for $700 cash. J 11 health cause of disposition of business. Box 217, care American Florist. For Sale — Closing out sale of greenhouses, 40,0U0feet of glass, sash bars, boilers and steam pumps; l-ln.,lM-in.,li4-ic.,2-in. and214-iD. steam pipes and valves ; hotbed sash, tcols and pots. To be sold in parts or whole, at very low price, to close the Estate of Grove P. Rawson, 705 Winsor Ave., Elmira, N. Y. For Sale — A florist's business long establisbed, and always owned and run by present owner. About 13,C0O or 14,000 feet of glass. All home trade; dwelling and barn; will let or sell green- houses and dwelling together or separately. Best class of trade and near Boston. Sudden illness caute of change. Address John jRViNg, 161 Pearl St., Newton, Mass. Wanted to Rent— Greenhouses, or run them on comaiisbion. Particulars address W. Linden, Black Hall, Conn. Wanted to Rent— One or two greenhouses in good couaition, in or around St. Louis, Mo. Box S93, care American Florist. Wanted Partner— With capital. Business having grown beyond my present capital; doing the best business in town. Only persons who do business on the square need apply. Business located in New Jersey, 80 minutes out of New York City; population 40,000. Address Box 387, caie American Florist. HELP WANTED Two Bood gaideneiB; must have a fair knowledge of trees and shrubs and be able to handle men. Send references, stating experience and wages. Capable man to take charge of growing carna- tions, chrysanthemums, roses and general cut stock. Business and equipment entirely new. Good position for right party. Must be able to produce beat stock. Must be of temperate habits and of good character. State salary expected. Especial good chance for young man desiring advancement. Address The Calla Cut Flower Company, Calla, O. For Sale at a Bargain. Eight Greenhouses, 24 x 142 feet; Garland iron gutter, steam heated, size of glass 16 x 18 inches; 17 O'O square leet: built only three years: stocked with Liberty. Ivory, Brioesmaid and Chatenay. All in Al condition. Also seven room dwelling on the place. Eieht miles from Chicago. Will bear close investigation. Address P, care American Florist. For Sale Cheap FOR SALE. A RARE BARGAIN it sold before Sept. 1st. 5,0U0 feet of glass, erected in 1903; all modern and fully stocked. City of 10,000, with good ship- ping territory. Last year's business, S3 300.10- Trade has increased 35 percent each year for past three years. Seven years' lease on land. Can be bought for two-thirds the amount of the original investment. Cash. Address P. O. Box 765. Nebraska City, Neb. HOT BED SASH. 250 new sash, 3x6 feetoypress, glazed with 12sI4 double strength A glass, painted three coats wLite lead and linseedoil, just bought; cost us $3.75 com- plete. For sale at $2.25 apiece; 25ormore.at$2.00.. Also 100 boxes 16x24 B double strength glass, some never unpacked, at $2.20 per box; 135 boxes, 16x24 single A , at $1 50 per box. Cash . Clifton Hill Floral Co., Om.iha, Neb. FOR SALE. The Alameda Greenhouses ROSWELL, N. M. A good florists' business in a city of 8,000- Well established trade and prospects for future bright; 300 miles from any other green- house. 9-room dwelling; barn, artesian wellr hydraulic ram pumps water to two large tanks; 5,000 feet of glas; ; water heat; 9 lots, 50x160 each. Have a good catalogue busi- ness. Will sell for $12,000 cash. Don't write unless you mean business. MRoi Ji Pi uHUnuHi NEW MEXICO. Notice of Annual Meeting. The annual meeting of the Florists' Hail Association of America will be held in S. A. F. O H. Convention Hall, Washington, D.C., on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 17. 1905, at 2 p. m. JOHN Q. ESLER, Secy, To Our Customers in the Western Passenger Association: We can secure you a r.ite of one and one- flfth .'are for "the round trip to Chicago for the following dates: August 5. August 19, Septem- ber 3. October 28. These tickets are good return- ing for about seventeen days. Those salable August 5th to 15th should be useful for florists coming to Chicago on their way to the Washing- ton Convention Irom points in Western Passen- ger Association territory which includps states of Illinois,. Iowa, VViscoosin, Nebraska, Minnesota. North I)akota and Kansas. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. CHICAGO. NOTICE OF STOCKHOLDERS' MBETINQ. CHICAGO, Julys, 19C5. Stocltholders of the American Florist Company: You are hereby notified that the annual meeting of the Stockholders of the American Florist Com- pany will be held In the Ebbitt House, Washing- ton, D. C, Wednesday, August 16, 1905, at 3 o'clock p. M., for the purpose of electing directors and officers for the ensuing term, and for the transac- tion of such other business as may come before: the meeting. .J. C. VAUGHAN. Pres. M. BARKER, Sec'y. Complete, Revised Up-to-Date DIRECTORY It gives you the names and Addresses , of all the Florists. Seedsmen and Nurserymen in the United States and Canada, for only $2 00. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St.. CHICAGO. MTGood Men are in Strong Demand. 46 The American Florist. Aug. 5, Detroit. ■ THE NEW EREITJIEYER BUILDING. It was an extraordinary demonstra- tion of friendship among fellow trades- men shown at the ceremonies of the cor- nerstone laying of Breitmeyer's building, July 29. The Detroit Florists' Club conducted the entire affair and the enjoyment of the event by the Breit- meyer firm seemed to be as fully shared by every member of the club, all of whom were present as well as a large assemblage of friends and interested spectators. The ceremonies took place at 5 o'clock p. m. T. R. Barnett, super- intendent of the building, introduced J. F. Sullivan, secretary of the club, who •delivered a short address. He then introduced President Watson, who for- mally laid the cornerstone, after which he delivered a brief address appropri- ate for the occasion. In the cornerstone were deposited a bloom of La Detroit, photographs of the late John Breit- meyer and of the old and new buildings, coins of the present day, copies of the local papers, letter of congratulations from the Detroit Florists' Club signed by each member and copy of constitu- tion and by-laws of the club. . Philip Breitmeyer then in behalf of his firm responded feelingly, which concluded the ceremonies proper. AH then repaired to Harmonic hall, where a lunch was par- taken of. President Watson, who acted as toastmaster, exacted a brief address from nearly everyone present. In the midst of the speechmaking Secretary J. F. Sullivan, in behalf of the club, pre- sented to President Philip Breitmeyer, of the Breitmeyer Building Company, a beautiful silver trowel which was made and used to lay the cornerstone. On it was the inscription : "The Detroit Flor- ists' Club to John Breitmeyer's Sons, used to lay cornerstone of the Breitmeyer building, July 29, 1905." This token of the club's esteem was a complete surprise to Mr. Breitmeyer, who was so over- come with emotion that he was unable at the time to make any response. Later, however, he expressed his thanks to the club, and assured the members that the memory of the event would be life-long with him. J. F. Sullivan's address. At the ceremony of the laying of the cornerstone, Mr. Sullivan said in part : When a magnificent vessel is launched, a battle won, or any great enterprise con- summated, it seems proper to celebrate the event that posterity may emulate it and succeeding generations profit by it. To-day we are assembled here to lay the cornerstone of the Breitmeyer building and we celebrate the event with some ceremony because of its significance to the florist trade of the city of Detroit and state of Michigan. Significant because it shows better than words can tell the great developments of the florist business during the past thirty years. And what greater tribute can be given to honesty, industry and frugal habits than the great success made in life by the late John Breitmeyer, who always practiced those maxims. From a small beginning he built up the largest busi- ness of the kind in the city or the State of Michigan, and the chief factor in his life was his close observance of the prin- ciple of honesty and fair dealing, which are as imperishable as the very steel used in the construction of this build- ing. The brief time allowed me forbids the review of • much of the history of this pioneer floral establishment, but I will briefly state that about thirty .years ago their first retail store was opened in a modest way in limited quarters — in the basement of the Russell house, and the small acorn of that period has since grown to the fully matured sturdy oak on the corner of Gratiot and Miami avenues. We behold in this projected building the fruits of real labor constantly cou- pled with an enterprising progressive spirit, and conservative business sagacity that challenges the admiration of all who are familiar with this firm's prog- ress. The spirit of enterprise is shown throughout their history by the intro- duction to the trade of many novelties of sterling merit, including the recently disseminated famous rose La Detroit. Their local exhibitions of specimen plants, blooms and eft'ects in flowers in artistic and novel arrangements, have been very material in the development of the people's desires for flowers and their indulgent use of them. The constantly increasing business of the store on this location, requiring more and more room and improved facilities, suggested the present improvement of the premises, which was determined upon over a year ago. J. F. S. Boston Gardeners' and Flor sts' Club. ANNUAL PICNIC. The committee in charge of the picnic of the Gardeners' and Florists' Club could not have been more fortunate in the day if they had been privileged to have one made to order than was given them this year to hold their annual event, which took place at Randolph Grove, July 25. The place selected was admirably adapt- ed to the holding of such outings and the day was enjoyed by the party consisting of 150 or more of the members of the club and their families. Everyone seemed to enter fully into the spirit of the occa- sion and the entries in the various sport- ing events were numerous, all doing their utmost to make the day enjoyable. The trolley ride through the Blue Hill reservation refreshed everyone and when tliey arrived at the grove all were ready to participate in the long list of sports which had been arranged. The committee on sports consisted of J. W. Duncan. F. E. Palmer. W. A. Riggs and Duncan Fin- layson. The prizes were contributed by the following nained firms and gentlemen: R. & J. Farquhar & Company, Schlegel & Fottler Company, W. W. Rawson & Com- pany, A. H. Hews & Company, Joseph Breck & Sons Company, Julius Heurlein, Thomas F. Galvin. W. E. Doyle. Thomas J. Grey, Edward Hatch, Alexander Mont- gomery. W. J. Stewart, James "Wheeler. W. B. Fisher, F. E. Palmer, W. N. Craig and Duncan Finlaj'son. The winners in the various events fol- low: 1. Baseball game, men versus hoys. Won by boys, score 14 to 4. 2. Croquet contest for ladies. Florence Palmer, first; Florence Eisenhart, second. 3. Cricket match, Wheeler's team ver- sus Palmer's team. Won by former; score, 35 to 31. 4. Footrace for boys, ten years or under. Won by Victor Heurlein and George Manning. 5. Footrace for girls, ten years or un- der. Won by Florence Lumsden " and Louise Bolton. 6. Footrace for boys, ten to 'sixteen years. Won by George Palmer and Har- old Hodgson. 7. Footrace for girls, ten to sixteen years. Won by Jennie Mallinson and Louise Eisenhart. S. Footrace for married ladies. 50- yard dash. Won by Mrs. Eisenhart and Mrs. J. Heurlein. 9. Footrace for young ladies over six- teen, 100-yard dash. Adie Hoxie, first; Ethel Ray, second. 10. Sack race. 100 yards, open to all. Won by Harold Patten and William Col- lins, 11. Footrace, 100 yards, club members only. Won by William Collins and Frank Connell. 12. Footrace, 100 yards, fat men over 200 pounds. James Wheeler, ' first; Dun- tan Finlayson, second. 13. Footrace, men over fifty years of age. Won by Michael Norton and J, C. Vaughan. 14. Potato race for ladies. Won by Adie Hoxie and Louise Eisenhart. 15. Three-legged race for men. Won by ■\V. J. Collins and F. McDermott, and James Wheeler and A. Low. 16. Quoit match. Won by Alex. W. Robertson and George Jenkins. 17. Running high jump. Alfred Martin, (irst, 5 feet 6 inches; A. M. Robertson, second, 5 feet 5 inches. 18. Running hop, skip and jump. W. Collins, first; A. Robertson, second. 19. Running broad jump. W. Collins, first; A. Robertson, second. 20. Putting 12-pound shot. W. Collins and A. Martin. 21. Throwing 12-pound hammer. W. A. Riggs and W. Collins. 22. Race for girls. Won by Florence Lumsden and Louise Eisenhart. 23. Race for boys. Won by Salin Bol- ton and Robert I\4andall. 24. Prettiest baby under two and one- half years. Gustaf Peterson, first; Dor- othy Palmer, second. 25. Best looking infant. Kenneth E. Craig. 26. Race for small boys. John Sisson, Frank Wheeler and Spencer Heurlein. 'The prizes were presented to the win- ners by President Wheeler. The party returned home late in the evening. W. Twin City Florists. TWELFTH. ANNUAL OUTING. The florists of the twin cities and their families had their annual outing at Wild- wood again this year, and had the best lime and the largest attended picnic we ever had. The committee on arrange- ments say they bribed the weather man. and did it well, as we had a perfect day and everything went well. Some of the sporting events and games were purpose- ly left out this year, as they have usually consumed too much time. The morning was given over to races and contests, in which many took part. The first of these was a race for boys under fourteen and was won by Louis Frandsen; Jacob Hartman, second; Eddie Puvogel, third. The second event was a race for girls under fourteen and was won by Marie Carlson; Fannie Winner, second, and Ida Busch, third. The boys' i-ace under eighteen was won l)y Fred Busch, Frank Koubek and Har- old Swanson. The young ladies' race was the fourth on the program and was won by Miss Kate Hansen, Miss Hartman and Miss Busch. The married ladies' nail driving con- test was one of the most interesting of the whole day. None of the ladies missed liitting the nail on the head, and, judg- ing from the way they pounded the nails, one would imagine a whole brigade of expert carpenters were at work. Mrs. Franke proved to be the boss carpenter, followed by Mrs. Busch, Mrs. Holmberg and Mrs. Hartman. Next came the plant tying contest for employes and resulted in a tie between Carl Lindmark. John Nylof and Bernard Holmberg. A second attempt took place, with the result that Lindmark won first, followed by the other two in order, with Chris Hansen, Jr,, fourth. Next on the programme was lunch and everybody did full justice to the spread. The grounds at Wildwood are well ar- ranged for outings of this kind, as there are kitchens on the grounds, where pic- nickers can cook their coffee, etc. The steamboat ride was the next good thing on the programme and a fine trip of two liours around the shores of the lake was enjoyed very much. After the return the individual bowl- ing contest was held, the teams having liowled a week before, and everybody tried their hand at it. For the ladies. Miss Kate Hansen won with a score of 75, Miss Johnson second with 70, Miss Farrell third with 68 and Miss Will fourth with 63. The men's contest resulted in Oscar ■ Carlson winning first with a score of 166, jjrize a ton of coal; Henry Puvogel with l.')4. second, set of books; O. J. Olson third with 152; N. C. Hansen, 151, fourth; Gust Malmquist, 148, fifth, and H, Will. 143, sixth. Tickets good for the amusements at the rark were distributed to all the children. TOvorybody joined in commending the fin© arrangements by the committee in charge. O. 1905- Th E American Florist. 47 Nothing is a Trouble That Helps to Serve a Customer. No order is too small to receive our best attention; none is too large for our capacity. If you want to do the best you can, try us. Weiland & Risch, Leading Western Growers and Shippers of Cut Flowers, 59 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Look Distance 'Phone Central 879. Am. Beauties— Per doz. 38 inch stems $3.00 30 inch stems ^.60 24 incb steins 2lOO 18 inch stems l-SO 12 inch stems lOO Short stems .60 Roses— Per 100 Maids $ 2.00 to $ 6.00 Brides '. 8.00to 6.00 Killarney 4.00 to 8.00 Liberty 3.00 to 6.00 GoldenGate 3.00 to 6.00 Chatenay 3.00 to 6.00 Carnations— F.iir st^ck 1.60 to 2.00 Miscellaoeous Slock— Per 100 Valley $ 3.00 to $ 4.00 Auratum Lilies 12.00 to 16.00 Easter Lilies 12.00 to 16.00 Asters 1.00 to 2.00 Sweet Peas .60 Daisies 60 to 1.00 Gladioli , 3.00 to 5.00 Tuberoses S.OO to 6.00 Decorative— PerlOD Feros .16 Sprengeri 2 CO to 4.00 Asparagus Strings 25.00 to SO.OO Galax .15 Smilax lO.OOto 12.00 Subject to obange without notice. Decorating Evergreens at Wholesale. Wild Smllax, Palmatto and Cyoas (fresh cut). Palm Laavaa, Calax, Leucottioai Farna and Mossea, Leaf iWolo, Orchid and Azalea Peats. EvBRYTeiSG IH SEASON. ^ THE KERVAN COMPANY, 20 Wast 27th SI , NEW YORK. Piease mention ike A merican Florist when •writing, SOIWIETHING NEW. Branches of the Huckleberry Tree — a most ele- gant decorative green. It is largely used by florists of the Paoiflo Coast, Washington and Oregon, in decorations. The branches are Hat, very thickly furnished with exceedingly lustrous, green leaves, and it seems to adapt itself to almost any position in decoration that the Wild Smilax can be used in. CALDWELL, the Woodsman, EVERGREEN. ALa. New crop Hardy Ferns, now ready. Fancy, fl.25 per lOQO; Dagger, SI. 00 per 1000. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. THE ART OF Floral..... Arrangement. The first special newspaper in the world for floral arrangement 250 ILLUSTRATIONS ANNUALLY. Specimen number free. Subset iption, 52.40 yearly. BINDEKUNST-VERLAG. J. Olbertz, ERFURT, GERMANY. Hardy Gut Ferns Fancy or Daggar, BOc per 1000. I Sphagnum Moss, 60c per bbl. Laurel Roping, well put to- gether, 14.00 per 100 yards. All orders by' mail or de- spatch or telephone promp ly ' actended to. THOMAS COLLINS, Hinsdale, Maaa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, E. A. BEAVEN, Wholaaata Dealer In Southern Wild Smilax And Florlat' Hardy Daeoralivs Supplies, EVERGREEN, ALA. HARDY GUT DAGGER AND FANGY FERNS. We carry the finest and most complete line of Decorative Evergreens and Florists' Supplies. Our speoialties are DAG- GER, Sl.OO and FANCY FERNS, Al quality, Sl.OO per lOOO. Discount on large orders. BRILLIANT BRONZE and GREEN GALAX, tl.50 per 1000. Laurel Festooning, good and full, handmade ao and 6c per yd. Green and Spliagnuin Moss, tl.OO per bbl. Spiiagnum Moss, 50o per bag; 5 bags, 83.00. Ivy Leaves, t4.00 per fOOO. Sprengeri, 25o and BOo per bnnoh. Asparagus Plumosus, BOo per bunch or string. Leucotlioe Sprays, tl.OO per 100; {7.50 per 1000. We also carry a full line of Florists' Supplies such as Tin Foil, Cut Wire, Corrugated Boxes, all sizes, Folding Boxes, Ribbons, all sizes and colors, All Kinds of Letters, Wire Designs, Cyoas Leaves, Etc., Eto. Our stock is of the best quality and at the most reasonable rates. Please write for our price list. Orders by mail, telephone or telegraph will receive our most careful and prompt attention. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., L. P. 'Phone 2618 Main. 8 and 11 Province St., Boston, Mass. THE HORTICILTIRAL TRADE JOIRNAL. The largest, brightest, and best advertis- ing medium for the Horticultural Trade in Great Britain, published weeicly. Also THE INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURAL TRADE JOURNAL. Published quarterly. Both mailed post free for one year for One Dollar. PTJBLI8HER9 : THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMPANY, BURNLEY, ENGLAND. N. Lecakes & Co. 53 W. 28th St.. New York. Tsl. No. 1214 Madison Square Stands at Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., W. 36th Street & 34th Street Cut Flower Market. Specialties: Galax Leaves, Ferns and Leucothoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Pine and all lEinds of Evergreens. Green and Bronze Galax Leaves. $1.00 per 1000. It is good business policy .# ^ .* • to mention the .?» «5» iS* American Florist virv^^n von write to aD advertiser^ AN ««^ Indispensable Adjunct r 'P a successful wholesale business is an up-to-date, accurate, complete Trade Directory. Such a book, 4)2 pagfes, containing; the name and address of every florist, nurseryman and seedsman in America, horticultural supply concerns, leading; foreig;n houses, and much other information will be mailed from this office on receipt of $2. I AMERICAN FLORIST CO. <^ 324 Dearborn St., CHICAQO, ILL. 48 The American Florist. Aug. 5, Cincinnati. THE MARKET. Business holds up fairly well and good stock sells out clean every day. Carna- tions are done for and asters are taking their place. These are coming in now in quantity and $i and $2 per loo is the best price obtained. Roses are improvinginquality and the demand the past week has been good. Lilium auratum and longiflorum are fine and the speciosum and rubrum can also be had in quantity, but the album are not in as yet. Gladioli are fine and >vere in good demand the last week. NOTES. The premium list of the Hamilton County Agricultural Association is ready and some very attractive prizes are offered in the plant and cut flower lines. Thomas Windrum has returned from Florida, where he has spent the past month looking after his interests. William Gardner, of Peter Weiland's, will leave August 5 for Canada on a two weeks' visit to his home. Albert Sunderbruch, of the J. M. McCullough's Sons Company, is taking a three weeks' vacation. A. O. New Orleans. BUSINESS DULL. The business during this month has- been very dull and is at present at a standstill in all branches, the few wed- dings and funerals which took place are hardly worthy of mention. The prevailing conditions are in every respect the opposite of those of last year during the same month. The killing drought during May and June was followed by heavy rains during this month, the bene- ficial eft'ects of which are seen every- where. Roses, asters and tuberoses are at present the principal outside flowers and in some places are to be seen in great abundance. The newly constructed .greenhouses of our local florists are nearing completion, adding to the attractiveness of the places. NOTES. H. Menard's chrysanthemums are among the best looking of the local growers. J. St. Mard has a fine lot of asters in bloom. R. Ory bought a new place, including a pretty residence, in the uptown dis- trict, and is building his first greenhouse. W. Rehm is receiving congratulations on the arrival of a new boy. Crescent. HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., | •»•» Wholesale Cut Flowers «••• 46a Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Hardy Cut Ferns FIRST QUALITY, 60g PER 1000. ALSO DEALER IN CHRISTMAS TREES, Baled Spruce for Cemetery Use, Bouquet Green, sphagnum Moss, Etc. L. B. BR3GUE, Hinsdale, Mass. Mr. BraiSue will have an exhibit at Washington Convention. FAnCY DAGGER FANCY or DAGGER Ferns It No. I Stock Only 50c per 1000. GkA^I^A.'SL^ Bfilliant Bronze or Green, 75c per )000. Use our Laurel Festooning for your Decorations, gives the best satisfaction of any decorative g:reen at this time of the year. Sample lot on application. We make it daily, gathered fresh from the woods. Hand made, full sizes, 4c, 5c and 6c per yard. Once used, always used. Branch Laurel, 35c per large bundle. Princess Pine, by the pound or made into festooning when desired. CROWL FERN CO., Millington, Mass. Talagraph OHIoa, NEW SALEM, MASS. Long Dtelano* Talaphone Connaetlon. Wbol^ale power/\arK^ Mn-wAnEBK, Aug. 2. Roses, Beauty per doz. 1.00® 4.00 " Liberty 3.00® 8.00 " Chatenay 2.00® 5.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 5 00 " Meteor, Golden Qate 200® 5.00 " Perle 4.00® 600 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Smllax 12.50®15.aO Asparagus sprays 3 00 " Sprengeri 2.00® 3.00 Valley 3.0C@ 4.00 Adiantum 1.00 Longiflorum lilies 12.00 Gladioli 4.00® 6.00 RweetPeas 30® .50 Bubrum lilies 3.0C@ 4.00 Auratum " 12.50 Asters 1.00® 2.00 Gaillardia 1.00 PiTTBBUBe, Aug. 2. Roses, Beauty, specials 20.00®25.00 " " extras 15.00®18.00 " " No. 1 800®1200 ' " ordinary 2.00® 5.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 1.00® 500 " Perle, Chatenay 2.00® 4.00 Carnations 75® 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Smllax 12.00@15.00 Asparagus, strings 25.00@50.0a Asparagus Sprengeri... 20.00@30.00 Lilies 15 00 Adiantum 75® 1.25 Asters 70® 2.00 Gladiolus 2.00® 4.00 CiBciiniATi, Aug. 2. Boies, Beauty, per doz. ...1.00® 4.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 6.00 " Liberty 4.00® 8.00 ■■ Meteor, Golden Gate 4.00® 8.00 Carnations 1.00® 3.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus EO.OO Smllax 12.50®15.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri In bunoiies 35o per bunoh Harrlsll 12.50 Gladiolus 3.00 Asters 1.00® 2.00 LUium auratum ..12 5a@15.00 " rabrum, short 4.00 St. Loots, Aug. 2. Boses, Beauty, long stem.... 1.00® 2.00 ■' " medium stem .75® 1.50 " " short stem... .35® .50 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 4.00 •' Liberty 2.00® 4.00 " Golden gates 2.00® 4.00 Uamations 50® 1.50 Smllax 10.00®12.50 Asparagus Sprengeri 1.00® 2.00 " plumosus 26.00@5a.00 Adiantum 75@ 1.00 Fancy ferns 1.25 Gladiolus l.OO® 3.00 Asters 50® 100 Tuberoses 2.00@ 3.00 Sweet peas .15 Valley 3.00 Glevslaiii), Aug. 2. Roses, Beauty, per doz 50® 3.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 6.00 " Meteor 4.00®10.00 " Eaiserin 4.00® 8.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Smllax 20.00 Asparagus, strings 25.0a®50.00 " Sprengeri 1.00® 2.00 Common ferns 1.50® 2 50 Swe&tpeas .25 AMERICAN BEAUTIES. (Tut Roses— American Beantles and all kinds of Tea Boses at lowest prices. Trial orders aolloited. HELLER BROS., New Castle, lad. South Park Floral^ Company. You Reach Buyers For all kinds of good stock by advertising in the.... AMERICAN FLORIST 1905. The American Florist. 49 E. H. Hunt, WHOLESALt Cut flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." 76 Wabash Ave, -.CHICAGO. Please tnention the American Florist when writing, E.C.AMLING THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, g MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED S WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE S IN CHICAGO. 32, 34, 36 RANDOLPn ST., CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones CuntisI 1978 and 1977. please mention the American Florist when writing. J. B. DEAMUD Wholesale Florist. 51 Wabash Ave., - - CHICAGO. Lone Distance Phone, Central 3153. Please mention the A mericati Florist when writing. D. WOOD BRANT, BUCOXBBOB TO BRANT & NOE FLORAU CO. Grower of CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Maids and Biides, 3-in. pots, S3.S0 per lOO. Direct Shipments from Greenhouses. W. Peterson and N. 48th Aves., CHICAGO. Please inention the A merican Fiorist when writing, Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO. Vbolesale Dealers and /> M.Wt _ Growers of Cut Flowers GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, lUU Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Daily Cut from 40 to 60 Growers ROSES, CARNATIONS, ORCHIDS, SWEET PEAS. VALLEY, GREENS, Etc. Inside market quotations. Catalogue Free. Most complete line of Florists' Supplies In tlii! West, E. F. WINTERSON CO. Establislied 1894. 45-49 Wabath Ave., CHICAGO. Please mention the Ainerican Florist "when writing. Vaughan & Sparry, Wholesale Florists, 58 and 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, Zech&Nann Whol esale Florists Room 218, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Telephone, Central 3284, Whol^ale power/\arl^ Uhicaso, Aug. 2. Roses, Beauty, 30 to 86-in. stems 3.00@ 4.00 " " 20 to 24 " 2.00® 2.60 " " 15 to 18 " 1.25® 2.00 " " 12 " .75® 1.00 " Liberty 300® 600 " Chatenay 300® 6.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 300® 6.00 " GoldenGate 3.00® 600 " Gen'l MaoArthur 4.00@10.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus Plumosus, per stiinf; 25 to SOc " " sprays 2.00@3.00 " Sprengerl 2.00®300 Galax leaves. Bronze, per 1000, S1.50 .20 Adiantum 75® 1.00 Fancy ferns per 1000 1 . 0C@ 1 50 Smilax 10 00@I2.50 Sweet peas 85® .60 Daisies 60@ 1.00 Asters 76® 2.00 Harrisii per doz., SI. 50 Auratum lilies per doz. Sl.sn Gladiolus per doz. .26® .50 J. a. BUDLONG 37-39 Randolph Street^HJCAGO. Boses and Carnations A, Specialty WHOLESALE GROWER of cut FLOWERS PETER REINBERG 51 Wabasb Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Gut Flowers LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD. Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES- Per doz. Extra Select { 4.00 30-inch stems S.OO 24-lnch stems , 2.50 20-Inch stems 2.00 15-inoh stems 1.50 IS-lncb stems 1.25 Short stems % .75 to 1.00 Per 100 IiIBEBTT (4.00 to 6.00 MAIDS AND BBIDES 3.00 to 6.00 DNCLE JOHN 3.00 to 6.00 OARNATiONa 1.00 to 2.C0 All flowert are perfectly treth and properly packed. No charge lor P. & D. on orden over $5.00. Ptease mention the American Florist when writing, WIETOR BROS. "et^^ Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Ghas. W. McKellar WHOLESALE FLORIST, SI Wabssh Ave., CHICAGO. ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY. Fancy Valley, Roses, Carnations, and a full line of all Cut Flowers, Greens and Florists' Supplies. Poehlmann Bros. Co. Wholesale Crowars of D^eSler. In Cut FlOWCrS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 35>37 Greenhouses: Randolph Street, Morton Grove, IH. C^IO.A.OO. s By Advertising \ To Succeed Keep At It. s s 50 The American Florist, [Aug^ 5, The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, WIRE DESIGNS, AGENTS FOR THE EVERLASTING GREENHOUSE TILE BENCH. 52 and 54 High Street, Please mention the American Florist when writing. CLEVELAND, OHIO. WELCH BROS. All VarlatiM FLOWERS In Saaaon. FANCY and DAGGER FERNS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES all Unda. ILong Distance Telephone, 8268-6267 Main. -CUT STRINGS OF- Asparagus Pliunosos Nanus First-class stock, running eveii and full, 50c each. W. H. ELLIOTT, - - Brighton, Mass. >j0.iiviiL.A ii.. Ik .ft.il. . K.n.ii,ih.n. iib.ft.iK ^;- -THE- J.M.McGullough'sSonsGo. WHOLESALE FLORISTS ALSO 817CCE8SOBS TO THE CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special attention given to Shipping Orders. CINCINNATI. 0. ^ 818 WALNUT ST. « . MM^ Bell Telephone. 324-323 Madison Square. »♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦« VMLESALE WILLIAM GHORMLEY, Pally W«celv6r and Shipper ot Fresh Cut Flowers. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, etc. TiliphoMS 2200 and 2201 Madison Squart. 57 West 28ih Street, NEW YORK CITY. r WW W W W W W WVVV WVVWVVW WW VW W W W^ FORD BROS. Receivers and Shippers of Fresh Flowers 48 West 28th St. NEW YORK. Telephone 3870-3871 Madison Sq. IHease mention the A merican Florist when writing. Victory The Only House Handling the NEW RED CARNATION To be Disseminated 1906. Also a Complete liine of Choleesfe Flowers. ALEX.J.GUTTMAN,*"°V!SlltST. 62 W..I 29lh StrMt, NEW YORK. Telephones: 1661-1665 Madiaon Square. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, N. Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Coogan BIdg.. 6lh Ave. « W. 26th St.. New York. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Morning. DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, CARNATIONS ■VIY SPECIALTY. Can.lontnsnts Sollollad. Prompt Paymanl.. Eatabli.hsd 1891. ALFRED H. LANGJAHR, '^e^'v'^V^:' Telephone 3921 Madison Square. PHILF.KESSLER Wholesale Commission Florist 42 WEST 28lh STREET, Consignments solicited. M^uu V/wlr Prompt payments. l»OVw ¥ OlK. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, George Cotsonas&Co. Wholeiale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens. Fancy and Daggerl Ferns, Bronze and Green Qalax. Phone 1202 Mad. Sq. Main Store, 45 W. 29:h St.. N EW YORK. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY, 44 W. 28ih Street, Cut Flower Exclianga New Teisphone No. TOS & 799 Madison Sq. Please mention the American Florist whenwriting, Wbolijale power/arK^ New Tobk, Aug. 2. Boses, Beauty, best 10.00@20.00 " " medium 3.00®I0.00 " " oullB 1.00® 2.00 Liberty, best S.00@iaoO " " culls 1.00® 2.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid, Q. Gate. 1 00® 5.00 " Kalserin, Carnot 1.50® 8.00 Carnations I.OO® 200 " fancy and novelties 3.00 Lily of the valley 200® 4.00 Lilies 4.00® 8.00 Smilax 8.0a®10.00 Adlantum 50® 125 Asparagus 20.00@50.00 Sweet peas 10® BO Asters 15@ 1.00 Gladiolus 50® 2.00 Thomas Young WHOLESALE FLORIST, 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Please mention ihe Americfin Florist when writing- J. B. Braidwood, WHOLESALE pi ARIKT and RETAIL *'^^"'^"*' ^ COLORADO SPRINGS, COL. All Orders Given Prompt Attention. Reoeivera and Shippers of Cut Flowers. Consignments Solicited. A. L YOUNG S C0.,^5?i'^tV" 64 Waal 2Sth Straat, Telephone 3569 Madison Sq. NEW YORK. Please mention ihe A merican Florist when writing, _ mention the American Fto- 3 rist when you order stock.,jt Alway Original Pioneer House— Eitablished 187L JAMES HART 117 W. 30tli St., NEW YORK. Wholesale and Commission Consignments solicited. Shipping orders promptly attended to. 'Phone ^ Madison. FLOWERS SHIPPED BY John I. Raynor, Are the best product of the beat growers for the New York Market, ADIANTUM CROWEANUM sold here excluiivelr. 49 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. Tel. 1998 Madison Square. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, Walter F. Sheridan, WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephone 902 Madison Square. 39 West 28tli St., NEW YORK. 20 Years' Experience. TeL 4878 Madison. John Seligman, WHOLESAtE FLORIST 56 West 26th Street, NEW YORK. OPPOSITE N. Y. CUT FLO^VEK CO Everything in Cut Flowers. Consignments from growers solicited. Prompt returns. Best prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. Chatogue Greenhouses MOBILE, ALA. EXCLUSIVELY WHOLESALE. ' DEQUESTS from the trade for designs or cut ^ flowers to be delivered at short notice in, or near Mobile or New Orleans, when made through us, will be executed with fresh stock by our re- tailers (Miss Maria Minge, Mobile; Mr. U. J. Virgin, New Orleans), and satisfaction guaran- teed. Only high-class orders accepted. Address all telegrams at our expense to F. p. DAVIS, Mobile, Ala. Reference, Messrs. R. G. Dun & Co.'s Agency. Fop. Catalogues PICTURES Electros made from the fine illustra- tions used in the American Florist can be obtained for I5c per square inch. Tell us your needs, THE AMERICAN ELORIST CO.. Chicago Carnations, Kaiserins and Sweet Peas. Store closes at 6:00 p. m. until September IBth. Saturdays at 1:00 p. m. The Philadelphia Cut riower Co. 1516 and 1518 Sansom Street, i»j%.. 52 The American Florist. Aug. 5, rriTT* ri AHZrnC ad nCCTI7\IC ^^ ^c Delivered for the Trade on Wire or tUl rLUWCKj UK UCjIOJIJ Man orders in Best QuaUttes and Prices. SAN FRANCISCO. TELEPHONE MAIN 1023. Slevers & Boland, FLORAL ARTISTS 33 Post Slreel, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. INDIANAPOLIS. Bertermaoo Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Ave.. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. ST. LOUIS. Fred. C. Weber, FLORIST, 4320-4328 Olive St., ST. lOllS, MO. Established 1873. Bell. Lindell 676. DENVER. T he Park • ••Floral Co, JAV'LENTINE. DENVER, COLO. Please mention the A meri can Florist when writine MILWAUKEE. C. C. PoUworth Co. MILWAUKEE, WIS. ^^'" ^.'^o'^^r Srs^ Sr °' WISCONSIN. WASHINGTON. Shaffer Mn 14th and Eye Streets, 7^°^^^. WASfflNGTON. D. C. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. WASHINGTON. A. Gude & firo. FLORISTS 1214 F Street, Wasliington, D. C. Hease mention the American Florist when writin/;. SAVANNAH. John Wolf, FLO RIST. -SAVANNAH, GA. DETROIT. lOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS ^ Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Ariisfic Designs. .j*jt.j>.j» High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio. Indiana and Canada^ Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. These Steamers Sail Next Week. Aug. 8, Caronia, New Tork-Llverpool. Aug. S, L. Champlain, Liverp'l-Montreal. Aug. 8, Montezuma, Antwerp-Quebec. Aug. 8, K. Wilhelm der G., N. T.-Breraen. Aug. 8, Sieilia, Genoa-New York. Aug. 9, Haverford, Liverpool-Phil'a. Aug. 9, Oceanic, New Tork-Liverpool. Aug. 9, Baltic, Liverpool-New York. Aug. 9, Oscar II, Copenhagen-N. York. Aug. 9, Potsdam, New York-Rotterdam. Aug. 10, Deutschland, Hamburg-N. York. Aug. 10, Tunisian, Liverpool-Montreal. Aug. 10, Sicilian, Montreal-Glasgow. Aug. 10, La Gascogne, New York-Havre. Aug. 10, Republic, Boston-Liverpool. Aug. 10, Ottawa, Liverpool-Montreal. Aug. 10, Lake Manitoba, Montreal-Liverp'l Aug. 10, Bremen, New York-Bremen. Aug. 10, Cassel, Bremen-Baltimore. Aug. 10, Sonoma, San Francisco-Sidney. Aug. 11, Bavarian. Montreal-Liverpool. Aug. 11, Arabic, Liverpool-Boston. Aug. 12, Columbia, New York-Glasgow. Aug. 12, Caledonia, Glasgow-New York. Aug. 12, Perugia, New York-Naples. Aug. 12, New York, N. Y.-Southampton. Aug. 12, Philadelphia, Southampton-N. Y. Aug. 12, Merion, Philadelphia-Liverpool. Aug. 12, Lucania, New York-Liverpool. Aug. 12, Campania, Liverpool-N. York. Aug; 12, la, Savoie, Havre-New York. Aug. 12, Bulgaria, New York-Hamburg. Aug. 12, Pennsylvania, Hamburg-N. York. Aug. 12, Ryndam, Rotterdam-N. York. Aug. 12, Grosser Kurfuerst, Bremen-N. T. Aug. 12, Vaderland, New York-Antwerp. Aug. 12, Zealand, Antwerp-New York. CHICAGO. P.J.HAISWIRTH Auditorium Annex, ^ CHICAGO. Mail, telegraph or telephone orders filled promptly in best style. Please mention the American Florist when writing. WASHINGTON. Please mention the American Florist when writing. BUFFALO. BUFFALO, N. V. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ATLANTIC CITY. CHOICEST FLOWERS. George H. Berke FLORIST. Local and Long Distance Phones. 1505 Pacific Ave., ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. Please mention the American Florist when writing. NEW YORK. LEIKENS 7 East 33rd Street, Near Waldorf-Astoria Telegraph orders from any part of the country for Boxes, Flowers or Designs for deliveries at residences or steamers faithfully filled. WASHINGTON. GEO. H. COOKE, Connecticut Avenue and L Street, . WASHINGTON, D. C. Please mention the A merican Flori st when writing. ST PAUL HOLM & OLSON, ST. PAUL. THE LEADING FLORISIS OF THE NORTHWEST. Orders will be well cared for anywhere in Minnesota and the Dakotas. fiease mention the A merican Florist when writing. GALVESTON. Mrs. Chas. Eickholt, 2319 AVENUE M, GALVESTON. TEXAS. Cut Flowers, Floral Desigi^, Decorations. Telephone 1087. All mail, telegraph or telephone orders promptly and artistically filled. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, OMAHA. HESS & SWOBODA, Florists, 1 415 Farnam Stre et. nil/IAHA NFB •Phone 1601 and L. U83. UlTlAlLA, IILO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing SPRINGFIELD. Mark Aitken FLORIST. 378 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Please mention the American Florist when writing. WASHINGTON. Alex. B. Garden, Washington, D. C. CARNATIONS, ROSES, Etc. Wholesale and Retail. Telegraph or 'Phone. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, JACKSONVILLE. 441 Ceniar Markst, MILLS THE FLORIST, 36 W. Forsyth Street, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. ATLANTA. ATLANTA FLORAL CO. *'"s^?.T" ATLANTA, GEORGIA. ipoj. The American Florist. 53 'SPECIALS ROSES ASTERS 40c to SI. 50 per 100 GLADIOLI $1.00 to $2.50 per 100 CARNATIONS, indoor $1.50 to S2.00 per 100 " outdoor 50c to 75c per 100 AURATUMS $8.00 to $10.00 per 100 FINE VALLEY $4.O0 per 100 ^^ LONG AMERICAN BEAUTY $25.00 per 100 We have plenty of the best on the market at $2.00 to $5.00 per 100. STORE CLOSES AT S P. M. UNTIL SEPT. I St. A. L. Randall Company, Araucaria Excelsa OUR SPECIALTY. Fill your empty houses now, and make 100 per cent on your money while you are asleep. NOTICE— Wher you undertake any- thing, do it well or not at all. This is our motto, adopted ten years ago. when we imported the first lot of this well . known pot plant, the Arauoarla Ex- celsa, from Bel- glum. These ever- lasting green foli- age pot plants are 'growing more In favor by the tasteful plant buyers of the land from year to year. Please watch the growth of our importations during the last ten years: First year, 100: second, 250; third, BOO; fourth, 1,000; fifth, 2.000. Now this year, 1905, is our tenth anniversary since we began importing them, and they have grown up to 5,000, this spring's importation. All these are grown for me under contract by an Araucaria specialist in Belgium. I must say, for the benefit of my customers, that they were never before so nice and large for the money as this year. ' I herewith quote you special low prices on them for jash: 5M-in., 10 to 12 ins. high, 3 years old, 3 tiers..} .60 5M-in., 12 to 14 ins. high, 2 years old, 3 to 4 trs .60 6-in , 14 to 16 ins. high, 3 years old, S to 4 trs .75 6M-in., 18 to 20 ins. high, 3 years old, 4 to 5 trs I.OO Arancarla Compacta Robnsta, unusnally large, very beautiful, four sizes, $1.25 S1.50, J1.7B and S2.00; Olauca. $1.00, $1.25 and $1.50, each. Kentia Forsterlana. 30 to 36 inches high, 4-yr. old, $1.00; 4-year old, 25 to 30 inches, 75c. Bel- moreana, 4-year old, 25 to 30 inches high. $1.00 each. Above is the size entered in the Philadel- phia custom house. Made up plants, one large one in center and three smaller ones around, 7-inoh pots, $1.50 to $1.75 each. Flcus Elastlca. 4-in. , 25c ; 5 to SH-in., .30 to $ .40 Adlantam Cuneatnm. Maidenhair fern, 4- in., very strong 12 Asparagus Plumosus Nanns, 2-in., strong, per lOu 500 CoGos Weddelltana. 3-in. rdoz. or 100) 15 Areca Lutescens. 5H to 6-in. pots, S5 to 30 inches high, flue, each $ .40 to .50 Boston Ferns. 5-in., 30c, 35c and 40o each. Cash with order, please. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. Mention if pots wanted. GODFREY ASCHNSNN, (Importer and Wholesale Grower of Pot Plants. 1012 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. ROSES! ROSES ! ! Kalsorlns in 2 and 3-inch rose pots. Woottons in 3 and 3~inah rose pots. Paries in 2-inch rose pots. La Detroit in 2 and 3-inch rose pots. As well as other varieties. SPECIAL— Unole John and Chatenay. Order a 100 or each for trial. GEO. A. KUHL., Pelcin, III. Poehlmann Bros. Company "ZSiSiT n/^GSVeS Chatenay, Maids, Gates, Uncle John, 3!4-ln (5.03 per 100; 2K-m $3 50 per 100 ^VOXIW Liberties, 3H-in., fine stock surplus, 600 $10.00 per 100 CHBYSANTHEMUMS, 2 and ey^-inch. Appleton, Bonnafon, Etherington, Shaw, Kalb, Willowbrook, Monrovia, Kimberly, Prima, N*- goya, Plumrldge, Shrimpton, Quito, Xeno, Rob- inson, Eaton, WhiUdin, Parr, Morel, and others, $2.50 per 100: $22 00 per 1000. All nice young stock. Rooted cuttings of the above varieties, while they last, $1.60 per 100; $12.00 per lOCO. NEW VARIETIES. Emily Mileham, Merstham Yellow, Mrs. W. Duckham, fine 2-in., $20.00 per 100; $3 00 per doz. Enguehard, Hopetoun, American Iteauty, Cob- bold, Leila Filkins, 2-in., $3.00 per ICO. Majestic, Adelia, Red Duckham, Z-in., $10.00 per 100. Orders Filled In Rotation. Prompt Shipments. Headquarters for Finest Cut Blooms of Roses. Carnations and Other Cut Flowers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. DRACAENA INDIVISA, 8, 4, 5-inQh, 15.00, 110.00 and (26.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, S-Inoh. 15.00 per 100. GIRANIUMS, S. A. Nntt, Castellane, John Doyle, Perkins. Single and Double, Qen. Grant, La Favorite. Mme. Salleroi, 2-iii. pots, (2.50 per 100; 8-in., $5.00 per 100. VINCA VARIEGATA, 2-inch, (2.00 per 100. REX BEGOMAS, nice plants, 2 and 2H-in., $5.00 per lUO. BOSTON FERNS. 5-inch, 30c each. A nice lot of MADE-UP KENTIA PALMS, in 8-ln. and 9-in. pots, at $3.00 to (5.00 each. Splendid plants for decoration. CASH WITH OBDKR. GEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON, N. J. SPECIAL OFFER HIGH GRADE STOCK ONLY. 20,OO0 SMILAX, extra strong plants, from 2M-i' ch pots, (1.25 per 100; (12.00 ler 1000. 6,00O GERANIUM BRUANTI. the best scarlet bedder, strong. (1.50 per 100; (14.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, strong, 2-inch, (2 00 per 100; (18.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, extra strong seed- lings, as good as average 2-inch, 50c. per 100; (4.50 per 1000. Cash. The W. T. BUCKLEY CO., SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Choice Plants. Fine bushy plants of Lawson, Norway, Pros- perity, Armazindy, Joost, etc., $5.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Good stock grown on new soil. ROSES. Good 3-in. stock of Brides, Meteors. Maids, (3.00 per 100; (25.00 per 1000; Gates and Ferles, strong and fine, (4.00 per 100; $35.00 per lOCO; W. H. GULLETT & SONS, - Lincoln, ill. Please mention the American Florist when writing. .{.»'^te.««'" FIELD CARNATIONS SUCCESSFUL GROWERS SELL.... their stock by advertising in THE AMERICAN FLORIST. i \ I Smilax In any quantity, fine little plants • from 2-inch pots at $12.50 per 1 1000; $1.50 per 100. f Sprengeri From 2-inoh rose pots, ^ood plani s f at 12.00 per 100: S15 0O per lOQO. \ Some a little smaller at 81.50 per J * ! f 100; (12.50 per 1000. I ALBERT M. HERR, "^I.^a^^"- ) Mease mention the A merican Florist when writing* SMILAX!! Strong:, 2-incIi, $1.50 per (00; $12.50 per fOOO. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kans. Please mention ike American Florist 2vhen writing. S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 No. 24th Street, PmiAnFfPHTA (^'Correspondence Solicited. Please mention the Aynerican Florist when writing. FOR SALE. strong 2.in. SiVliLAyC $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per lOOO. THE MIAMI FLORAL CO., MIAMI, OHIO. Please mention the A merican Ftorisi whtn writing. 54 The American Florist. Aug. 5, >r The Seed Trade. "^v AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCUTION. W. H. Grenell. Pierrepont Manor, N. Y., Pres.; L. L. Maj', St. Paul, Mian., First Vioe-Pres. ; C. E. Kendell, Cleveland, O., Seo'.v and Treas. Twenty-tourth annual convention at San Jose, Cal., 1906. =/ There are 2;ooo acres in cabbage in the vicinity of Racine, Wis., this season. The flurry in prices of white Roman hyacinths in the French _ growing dis- trict seems to have subsided. C. W. Scott, of Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, is spending a few days in New Yorlc after a trip to Bermuda. Jamestown. N. Y.— George Ostrander has gone to Fredonia to work for the Fredonia Seed & Nursery Company as traveling agent. Sedalia, Mo.— L. A. Kipping, with Archias' Seed Store, who has been spend- ing his vacation with relatives at Cofiey- ville, Kan., returned this week. Onion Sets at Chicago are turning out rather large and the quantity which will be thrown out in screening may reduce the total yield materially. Shippers of bulbs and similar com- modities should note the opinion of an expert as to the causes of rot in citrus fruits in transit, given on this page. The Wm. S. Gilbreath Seed Com- pany, of Indianapolis, Ind., is using playing cards, with a grass and clover design on the backs, for souvenirs. The Haven Seed Company says the outlook is fair for a good seed harvest in their new location in San Joaquin county, California. Lodi, Cal., is the firm's new postal address. The Braslan Seed Growers' Com- pany is experimenting with 400 acres of canary at San Jose, Cal., looking to the possibilities of growing the seed there and using the plant for hay. Galveston, Tex. — The American Seed Company of Fort Worth, has been incorporated with a capital stock of $15,000. Incorporators: T. W. Labatt, A. E. Bell, M. A. Benton and F. M. Bell. Sweet Pea crops have been hurt by the hot weather, say the California reports, but when the large acreage is considered the crop may be considerably reduced and still leave enough to go 'round. The Bermuda steamer which arrived last week at New York brought the bulk of the lily bulb shipments remaining on the island. True Harrisii are scarce, but Doeii and Japan born stock is in fair supply. The Stumpp & Walter Company is making some changes in its office quart- ers which will improve the lighting. Mr. Stumpp is building a residence at Dumont, N. J., and expects later to put up a greenhouse or two. 3,700 ACRES OF GARDEN SEEDS IN CULTIVATION. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Wholesale Seed Growers. SAN JOSE, CAUIFORNIA. Erfurt seed Crops. The following report on the seed crops of Erfurt, Germany, was received July 24: On account of the heat and frequent thunderstorms with heavy rain the weeds cannot be mastered, notwithstanding the greatest effort. The temperature is almost tropical, and everything is ahead of last year in blooming. Pansies having passed the winter in first-rate condition, promised a good crop, but owing to the excessive heat during June the flowers faded before they were fertilized and very little seed has been gathered so far. Carnations. — Vienna are in full bloom, open ground carnations beginning to bloom, and if the weather should keep dry and not too hot in July, a fair crop may be expected. Sweet William. — Some report total failure, while others expect a middling crop. Larkspur partly killed through heavy rains and heat. Myosotis alpestris promises a mid- dling crop. Bellis promises a fair crop. annuals. Strong growing annuals in open ground, such as eschscholzia, poppy, bartonia, etc., are looking well; nemo- phila, gilia, etc., suffered from the drought. Phlox, verbena, dianthus, senecio, scabiosa, godetia, antirrhinum, salpi- glossis, etc., beginning to flower, but the crop cannot be judged as yet. Sweet peas are in beautiful bloom, and although the plants are full of green fly, they are looking healthy. Late planted annuals such as ager- atum, zinnia and tagetes, do not show flower as yet. Tropasolum very early in bloom, but suffering from the heat. VEGETABLES. Onions, mangels and leeks are promis- ing good crops so far. Rot Of Citrus Fruits. Harold G. Powell, an expert of the Department of Agriculture, has just returned from Califorfnia, where he has been experimenting with the citrus fruits with a view to the prevention of rot when they are in transit. The gov- ernment has expended some $2,000 and the growers of citrus fruits about $S,ooo in the work, not including liberal sup- plies of fruit and ice furnished by the latter. Mr. Powell has found that fruits punctured in picking are more liable to rot than those not punctured, that fruit gathered and packed when warm is more liable to decay than that packed at the proper storage temperature and that the boxes nearest to the sides of refrigerator cars remain in good condition, while those in the center, as ordinarily packed are most subject to heating and rotting. More care is needed in the packing of the fruit, regulation of its temperature in packing and in the loading of refrig- erator cars. Kansas City, Mo. — Relatives of Paul Kossack, a florist of Omaha, Neb., are searching for him in this city, where he is believed to have come a week ormore ago. He left home June 27, without telling anyone where he was going, and a few days later his wife received a letter from him which had been post- marked at Kansas City. New Crop. Pansy Seed The Jennings Strain of flneat American grown Pansy Seed now ready. Saved from finest selected stock. Large flowering and fancy colors in great variety. By mail, 1 oz.,$5.00; 3oz.,S13 0a; 1 pkg., SOOO seeds, $1.00; lib. prices on application. Plants ready in September. Cash with order. El Di JENNINGSi SOUTHPORT, CONN. SBOWBB 07 THE TtKEST FANSIBS. PANSY HOLMES' MAMMOTH EXHIBITION STRAIN. Positively Unsurpassed in Size and Marliings. New crop seed in any quantity. Special Price for trial package (1000 seeds) 7Bc; Trade packet (8,000 seeds) $1.25. Write for special wholesale prices on larger quan- tities. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Sena your list of Fall Bulbs lor special quotations. Holmes Seed Go. HARRISBURG, PA. LiLlUN HSRRISII Selected High Grade Bulbs. Now ready for shipment. PRICES. Per 100 PerlOOD Bto 71nches. S 4 00 » 36.00 6to 7 " 475 48.50 7to S " 850 7500 9tol8 " 18.00 160.00 Write for list of prices of other bulbs, plants, etc. CURRIE BROS. CO., MILWAUKEE, WIS. TOOLE'S PREMIUM American Pansy Seeds NOW READY. Sow in July and August for winter flowers or cold frame plants. The most complete list of varieties and mixtures grown by anyone in America described in our catalogue, which is sent ^'"^ "How to Grow Pansies** Frao to any address. Extra choice, mixed, lOo per pkt.; j5 oz., 50c; H, oz., 75o; per oz., 88.75. Selected, mixed, 15c per pkt.; ^oz.,70o; Ji oz.. $1.20; per oz., $100. Hesperian mixture. 25a. per pkt. Trade pkts., containing triple quantity, double price. Write to WILLIAM TOOLE, Pansy Specialist, Pansy Heights, Baraboo, Wisconsin, rreesia Bulbs CALirORNIX GROWN. Cholee, M to M-iuoh., -per 100, eSc; per lOOO, 15.00, EOOO for $22.60. First Quailly. ■>& to ^-inch, per 100, 45c: per 1000, $3 00; 5C00 for »14.C0. PURE WHITE Flowered BERMUDA GROWN. Mammoth. H to $i-inch, per 100, $1.00; per 1000, $9.00; 5000 for $42.00. Choloa: % to K-inch, per lUO, 85c; per 1000, $5.00, 5100 for $22.50. Samplaa Mailed on Application. VAUGHAN*S SEED STORE CHICAGO: NEM YORK: 84-86 Randolph St. 14 Barclay St igos. The American Florist. 55 Vaughan's Pansies NEW CROP SEED IS NOW ARRIVING. ARE BEST BY TEST.... Vaughan's Giant Named Varieties : 10 PER CENT SPECIAL Cash Discount On orders over ¥3.00 | for Fiower Seeds if , the cash is enclosed 10 Per Cent. Trade Pkt. Giant White, very large, with violet eye ■ . . .. . $C Aurora, pure white with- out blotches ■• '* Adonis, light blue with a white center, very fine Auricula Colors, me- tallic shades 'Black, large, true black Beaconsfield, upper petals light lavender, lower ones deep rich purple, almost black ■| Bronze, rich shades ■- Freya, deep purple vio- let, with a white margin Mme. Perret, lovely shades of pink and rose President Carnot, fine blotched white '* President McKinley. fine blotched yellow -..• Pink, lovely shades of pink, same as Hydrangea Purple, very large, rich deep purple Violet Blue, a very pleasing shade; Striped, mahogany, striped, and flaked white Parisian Striped .stripes are broader and louder than the preceding, a good seller; Purple KiniS, a good new sort ; kt. Ya 02. Oz. 10 $0.20 $1.20 .10 .20 1.30 .10 .40 1.50 .10 .10 .20 .20 1.2S 1.25 .10 .10 .20 .20 1.20 .10 .20 1.30 .20 .50 2.00 .10 .25 1.60 .10 .25 2.00 .10 .25 2.00 .10 .20 1.20 .10 .20 1.20 .10 .20 1.20 .10 .20 1.30 .10 .25 1.50 .25 1.50 .20 1.25 .20 .35 .45 this 1.25 2.00 3.00 Trade Pkt. M o?.. Oz. Giant Diana, cream color 10 .25 1..50 " " Blood red ... .10 Emperor William, dark navy-blue ,10 YeUo"w, immense flowers with dark eye, 4 oz., $4.25. .10 Gassier, 3 spotted 15 5 spotted, an Al strain .25 Giant Rosy Morn. The color of brig^ht purplish crimson margined with a clear white edffe. In early springr the color is very deep and rich: as the weather grows warmer the color gradually turns a pleasing rosy car- mine and the silver edge becomes wider. Trade pkt., 25c; Yi oz.. $1.00. Giant Bridesmaid. The flowers of this new variety are very large and of fine form. Its ground color is a Rosy White, rivaling in delicacy and beauty with the finest Apple- blossom. Trade Pkt., 25c; )4oz.,50c; Oz., $3.75. Giant Psyche. Each flower is elegantly curled and undulated and in every respect a beauty in form and color. The characteris- tic five velvety violet blotches or eyes are surrounded by a broad white edge. Trade Pkt., 50c; % oz., 80c; Oz., $5.00. Giant Pretlosa. The flowers are similar to those of the Masterpiece Pansy. Each petal is marked with a very large blotch of deep violet color, these blotches are surrounded by a brilliant crimson rose background mar- gined with a pure white edge. Trade Pkt. (250 seeds), 25c. Special Mixtures: VAllGltAIN'S "GIANT PANSY MIXTURE." This mixture includes the richest reds, coppers and bronzes, together with tlie most delicate rose and pink shadings, all the distinct colors of Trimardeau. the splendid Gas- sier strain with its delicate veinings. We have spared no e.xpense to secure the newest, richest and finest sorts. Price, H lb., $14.00; Oz., $4.00; hi oz., 60c; trade pkt.. 25c. VAUGHAN'S PREMIUM PANSIES MIXED. Embraces all the varieties of the Fancy German Sorts. Per pkt., 25c; % oz., 80c; M oz., $3,00; oz., $5.50. MASTERPIECE-NEW GIANT CURLED. This strain comes nearer to "Double Pansies" than anything ever introduced under that name. In reality the number of petals is the same as that in other Pansy flowers, but they are crimped and curled in such a fashion that theflowers appear double. The flowers are of enormous size, often 3 inches across, and the color varia- tions and combinations are odd and striking. Trade pkt., 50c; y& oz., 75c; Moz., $1.35; Oz., $5.00. VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PANSIES-Thc Worlds' Best. This is a combination of as many separate colors, types, blendings and unique kinds as can be found in the world. It is the best general mixture in existence and is most widely , known and popular. Price per Oz., $10.00; Va oz.. $5.00; 58 oz., $1..50; trade pkt., 50c. CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING PANSIES. "Choice mixed," pkt., 10c; H oz., 30c: oz.. 75c; 4 oz., $2.50. VAUGHAN'S "ELITE" MIXTURE. This is not a complete mixture like our International: it does not contain any pure white, yellow or any self colors, nor any other of the well known kinds. It is comprised of the cream of four Pansy specialists' choicest and most expensive mixtures and such new and novel kinds as listed above. Trade pkt., 50c; M oz., $1.00. NEW ORCHID-FLOWERED PANSIES. A most interesting type of Pansies of the Giant Flowered Class, containing a mixture of the most surprising novel, unique and beautiful color combinations. The upper petals are upright and sort of plaited, which gives the flowers their resemblance to orchids. The colors range in the terra cotta shadings as well as in the flesh orange, rose, pink and lilac. Trade Pkt. (250 seeds), 25c. IMPROVED GERMAN MIXTURE. This is a mixture of three strains from different German growers, and is made up mostly of separate colors, with a sufficiently large percentage of white and yellow. Per large pkt., 10c: Va oz.,20c; Moz., 30c; oz.,$1.00. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 84 and 86 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. 14 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Frequent importations I from England. Always I fresh and lively. J.^J. STYER, Concordville, Pa. «t?v- M^' e^n 'mW' "•■■..„-'^ ':#J^ 1 Mushroom Spawn frpl'ita.ion. FERTILE. PRODUCTIVE. EnjUsh in bricks, per 100 lbs., J6.00 t. 0. b. New York; S6.60 i. o. b. Chicago. ■ Write for prices on quantity, VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK. FORCING LILACS. Best Carman Pol-Crown in white and blue sorts; also the field-grown Paris ds Marly, imported to order, for fall delivery. Let us appraise your wants. AUGUST ROLKER & SONS, 31 Barclay SI., NEW YORK, P. 0. Box 752. Please me7ition the A merican Florist when writing. ^B"Jy".Nc MUSHROOM SPAWN ^" '^^^'* You Can Get Wa Crow Muahrooms. We are headquarters for "PURE CULTURE" SPAWN and importers of ENGLISH MUSHROOM SPAWN. Write us and we will send you free of charge valuable ioformation on the subject. Fresh Supply ol Spawn Evsry Month. KNUD GUNDESTRUF & CO., AdTJS^XZOOIWX 4273 IMIIwaukee Ave., CHICAGO. Piease mention the American Florist when writing LEONARD ONION SETS. Our plantings for the new crop are now completed. We take orders now for deliv- pioiuar Saads ery this fall or next spring. ■"■""^^J"""" Writs lor PrIoas, Bulbs Wholesale Seed Growers. Seeds for present requirements ready to ship. Contract orders for delivery after harvest 1905 are being booked now. Baans, Psas and Qardan Saads. Wbitb tob Prices. TURNIP SEED '■'■"^ ''^ buy now. ■ UHllll ^LLU. Cat Our Prioaa. CO. CHICAGO Please mention the A merican Florist when writing* 56 The American Florist. Aug. 5, ( C I ThelNurseryTrade AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Emory Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., Pres. ; Orlando HarrisoD, Berlin, Md., Vice-Pres.; George C. Seager, Eochester, N. Y., Sec'y. Thirty-first annual convention, Dallas, Tex., 1906. ^ J Fort Worth, Tex. — The Commercial Nursery & Orchard Company has been incorporated with a capital of $25,000 by John S. Kerr, W. A. Vinson, M. Hol- supple and C. N. Roberts, all of Sher- man. Portland, Ore. — At the third annual meeting of the Pacific Coast Association of Nurserymen the following officers were elected : A. Eckert, Detroit, Wash., president; C. A. Tonneson, Tacoma, Wash., secretary-treasurer. Guthrie, Okla. — The Frank Kadlec Nursery Company, of Chicago and Guth- rie, has been incorporated here with $100,000 capital stock. The incorporators are Frank Kadlec and I. L. H. Holton, of Chicago, and H. W. Pentecost, of Guthrie. Mc Graw, N. Y.— William Martin, the nurseryman, who has been hustling for twelve years, suddenly decided to take a well-earned vacation and left for a week's visit to scenes of his boyhood in Herkimer county. He will visit his brother, Charles, in Utica. Rose Blanche Double De Couber. — This is the best outdoor rose for the west, according to W. N. Rudd. The leathery foliage withstands climate and insects with entire satisfaction and if the hips (fruits) are removed as the blooms fade, the plant blooms continu- ously from the middle of May until frost stops further development. Olympia, Wash. — F. E. Huntley, of North Yakima, will become state horti- culture inspector August i, succeeding Prof. A. Von Holderbeke. Prof. Hunt- ley is a graduate of the agricultural college at Ames, la. He was later superintendent of the Rockyford, Colo., experiment station. Then he was super- intendent of the subexperimental station at Puyallup. From there he went to the University of Idaho, to be professor of agriculture. He resigned to engage in business. Glencove, N. Y. The July monthly meeting of the Nassau County Horticultural Society was held at the Glencove greenhouses. The attendance was large, in fact, the largest in the history of this young society. President Harrison occupied the chair. One new member was elected and one proposed. The exhibition table bore a vase of Centaurea imperialis_, a charming hardy annual; a collection of Japanese irises, large and in various colors, and specimens of fruit, potatoes and tomatoes. The chief business of the evening was the launching of a schedule for a flower show to be held in Glencove in the beginning of Novem- ber. J.F.J. Ottawa, III. — Miss Rigden has opened a flower store at 809 La Salle street. Newport, R. I. A GOOD WEEK. We have had another good week, and the outlook gets better every day for a fine business in August, which will make the total business for the whole season very satisfactory. June was quiet for a Newport season, but July has turned out good, with many entertainments ahead. While the past week there have been only a few large decorations, a great number of smaller ones, all of which have taken many flowers, have made a good run of trade for the florists. Hollyhocks have this week put in an appearance and find a ready sale at $4 to $s per dozen spikes. Gardenias are also in demand at 50 to 75 cents each. American Beauty roses bring $5 to $6 per dozen for the best; other roses remain the same as last week. Some good Storm King dahlias started the season at $1.50 per dozen. horticultural society meeting. The Newport Horticultural Society held its ladies' night July 19, with a large attendance. Much disappointment was expressed that, owing to sickness in her family, Mrs. Hamilton Fish Webster could not be present and address the meeting, as arranged. Secretary David Mcintosh read a letter from Mrs. Web- ster giving her views on many matters of the society's work, in which she is especially interested. At this meeting John A. Thompson was elected an active member, and Mrs. Hamilton Fish Web- ster and Frank L. Peckham proposed for active membership. Some very interest- ing exhibits were staged, and Bruce But- terton, Paul Volquardson and James McLeish were appointed by the chair as committee on exhibits. A vase of Far- quhar's Christmas lily (Lilium Philip- pense), from Andrew Meikle, gardener to Mrs. W. S. Wells, was awarded a silver medal. Richard Gardiner, gar- dener to J. J. Van Allen, made a dis- play of several varieties of climbing roses, his own seedlings. One of these, Newport Fairy, was awarded a silver medal ; another seedling, Maud, a cer- tificate of merit. M. B. Faxon received a certificate of merit for a collection of sweet peas. NEWS NOTES. Leikens arranged a large decoration for the daughter of Pembroke Jones. Blue hydrangeas in large tubs were used in profusion, as well as cut flowers of all kinds in vases about the rooms. The table decoration was large silvered bas- kets filled with American Beauty roses. Hodgson did a very attractive luncheon decoration at the Crossways for Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish. The table was done wholly with white flowers and green, which, in connection with the large palms that decorated the room, was very effective. The lawn fete to be given here Aug- ust 12 for the benefit of the Newport Association for the Relief and Preven- tion of Tuberculosis will be on a more elaborate scale than last year. Siebrecht & Son are receiving some fine spikes of Newport Pink hollyhocks, which find a ready sale at $5 per dozen spikes. Many of the craft took advantage of the special excursion July 29 to Nantas- ket Beach. They report an enjoyable time. William H. Maher furnished the dec- orations for the Pomeroy-Clark wedding July 22. A.. Cottage Gardens Co. Inc. QUEENS, LONG ISLAND, N. Y. SPECIALISTS: PEONIES, CARNATIONS ANO SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK. LARGEST STOCK OF ALL BELGIAN PLANTS Azaleas, Araucarias. Sweet Bays, Palms, Bogonias, Gloxinias, etc. LOUIS VAN HOUTTE PERE, GHENT, Belgium. EVERGREENS .^iSSU. Specialties — White Pine, Hemlock and Large Evergreens. Spring List for details. Andorra Nurseries, Wm. Warmr Hanur, Prop. CHESTNUT HILL, PA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Are the Cheapest Because They Are the Beat. Send 'to D. & C. ROSES We carry in stock upwards of a thousand differ- ent varieties, consisting of the very latest Euro- pean varieties, including Baby Hambler, as well as all the leading vaTieties of American origin; stock from 2H and 4 and 5-inch pots. Sand us your Hat of wants to-day. Ask for catalogue, free. The Dingee & Conard Go. w^SfG'R'oT'pA. Please mention the American Florist wkenwritinZ' THE MOON For j Trees, Shrubs, Vines Your I and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free, THE WM. 11. MOON CO., ' • ra Morrlsvllle, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Surplus Stock. Low Budded Roses. Tree Roses. Clematii, field- grown, Clematis, pot-gronn. Hydrangea p. g.. Hydrangea p. g. oa stem. Ask lor our special prices and wholesale catalogue. Please Inspect our nurseries when In fioUand. W. VAN KLEEF&SONS,X;:irs;Sc"r BOSKOOP, Holland. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. PEONIES LILIES, Hardy Sorts, about 40,(jOO bulbs. GLADIOLI, in fine named and unnamed sorts. DAHLIAS, Ricfaardias, Madeira Vines. SUGAR MAPLES, « inches to 10 feet 100 000. CATALPA speciosa seedlings. BLACK LO- CIJST seedlings. List in season. E. Y. TEAS, Centerville, Ind. Please mention the A^nericayi Florist when writing, PEONIES. Wholesale and retail catalogues ready for dis- tribution. Sent free on application. All stock guaranteed true to name. Send your orders in early to be assured of a good collection for fall planting. PETERSON NURSERY, 503 W. Peterson Ave., CHICMGO. Please mention the American Florist when writing, PAEONIAS. Per lOO White, generally called Queen Victoria $ 9.(10 Festiva Maxima 30.00 Fragrans, the bloom producer 6.00 For 1000 rates and other varieties, write GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxle, Mo. 200 Choicest Varieties. LariJe Stock, 1905. The American Florist. 57 TheStorrs&HarrisonCo. PAINESVILLE NURSERIES. CATALOGUES AND PRICE LISTS FREE ON APPLICATION PAINESVILLE, OHIO. IVease mention the American Florist when writing, CHOICE ROSE STOCK Prom 2)4 and 3X-inoh pots. Killarneys, Brides, Bridesmaids. Write for prices. JOHN YOUNG V^T^^krS^^^\ Te ephone, 4463 Madison, Hease mention the A merican Florist when writing Ci FRETS & SONS g- koster&sons Nurseries, BOSKOOP, HOLLAND. Rhododandronc, Azalaad Magnallaa. Lilacs (pot grown), Hardy Everoroena, etc. We beg to call your spetslal attention to our rioh assorted stock of conifers and specimen plaots. Inspection invited. Catalogue, 1905-1906, free on application. Baby Rambler Tha Alwaya In Bloom Roae. 2!4-in., $3.50 per doz., $15.00 per 100, $125.00 per 1000; 3-in., $3.60 per doz., $25.00 per 100; 4-ln., $6,00 per doz. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Jacs Smifs, Ltd. %^^^^,- (bbahch at bobkoof.) Wholesale Growers of grnrm'^BTtli naraerj; Btock, pot-Krown loroing plants. L Berlin and Hamburg Valley Lilacs the specialty, beat quality. Catalogue free on demand When In Europe please inspect our nurseries. NAAADEN-BUSSUM, naar AmiUrdam, it our R. R. Dipet. DAHLIAS! ONE HUNDRED and THIRTY ACRES. Roots and Bloom in any quantity. L K. PEACOCK, Inc., Atco, N. J. Snrpliis Rose Stock AUinAi condition, iv^-inch stock. Maids, Brides, Ivory, Gates, Meteors, $3.00 per 100; $25.C0 per 1000. !&lso a flne lot of LATANIA BORBONICA, 3- Inoh pots, from 1-8 character leaves, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per lOUO; $300,00 per 10,000, J. U P I C C The Exotic Nurserlea, ■■^■«^ DAVTON. OHIO. DAYTON, OHIO. Fmit Treea, Small FmltajOmamental Trees, £verereens and Shrnbs, ^hade Trees, Hardy BoseA, Hardy Planti, Climbers, etc The most complete collections In this country. Gold Medal— Paris— Pan-American— St. Louia. 102 prizes New York State Fair, 1904. Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue FREE on Request. ELLWANGER & BARRY Mt. Hope Nanerle«, Rochester, N. T. Drawer IOU Y Established 66 Tears. 60.000 GRAFTED ROSES For Forcing EXTRA FINE HEALTHY PLANTS. FREE FROM MILDEW. LIBERTY, .3Vi-incli pots, per 100 $ 18.00 BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, GOLDEN GATES, KAISERINS, SVz-incb pots, $15-00 perlOO; perlOOO 145.00 20,000 OWN ROOT ROSES Sunrise, 3-in. pots, per 100 Jg.OO Brides, Bridesmaids, Perles, Kaiserins, 3-in. pots, perlOO 7.00 CLU/III /tY 2y2-incb pots. ^lTllft_A%y%. Price; $1.50 per lOC; $12.50 per lOOO. J. L. DILLON, Bioomsburg, Pa. We carried off the first prize for our exhibit of 100 blooms of Festlva Maxima, the grandest white Paeonia in existence. We have a large stock of the true Festlva Maxima lor September and October delivery ; clumps average 3-7 eyes, at 10c per eye. Write us for your wants in Paeonias. We carry the best cut flower sorts at reasonable prices. 84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE Greenhouses and Nurseries. Western Sprlnifs, III. C. R* HILLS, Grand Rapids, Mich. La Detroit, Chatanay and Sunrise, 3-in., $3.00 per 100. Asparagua Plumosus Nanus, flne strong plants, 3-in.. S5.C0 per 100, Primulaa, all varietlFS, about Aug. 10, 2M-ln., $2 (JO per 100. Cinerarias, about Aug. 15, 2>i-in.. $2.00 per 100. Christmas Peppers, 2M-in., $2.00 ser 100. Forget.nie.nois, fleld clumps. $4,00 per 100. Aqullegia, assoried variei ies, 3}^-in, , $2 00 per 100. Antirrhinum, assorted varieties, 2M-in., $2.00 per 100. IF IT COMES FBOM HILL'S. IT'S ALL RIGHT. 3,500 Americao Beauty PLAI«ilTS in 3-inch pots, $6.50 per 100; $60.00 per 1000. fine strong plants. W. A. HAMMOND, RICHMOND, VA. '»- -^ Kiase mention the A merican Florist when writing. Hydrangea Otaksa. Field-grown, flne plants, $10,00, $12.00, and $15.00 per 100. A few extra flne pot-erowa plants in 5 to 9-inch pots, 30c to 50o fach, Order now for fall delivery. Cash with order or satisfactory references. BAUR FLORAL CO., Erie, Pa. Please nieniion the American Florist when luriiing. Flower Colors. Use our COLOR CHART in describing tliem. PRICE, 13 CENTS POSTPAID. American Florist Co.. 324 Xkearborn St., CHICAGO. ROSES BARGAIN PRICES WHILE THEY LAST. Per 1000 Per 1000 Bridesmaids, 2^-in... $20.00; 3-in...$30.0O Brides, 2^-in 20.00; 3-in... 30.00 Meteors, 2^-in 20.00; 3-in... 30.00 The above stock is thoroughly first-class, and is well rooted and ready for planting. LakeviewRose Gardens JAMESTOWN, N. Y. Please mention the Aynerican Florist 7vhen lurztitis^. ORCHID PEAT Leaf Mold and Sphagnum Moss. F. J. SCOTT, Loyd, N. Y. please mention the A merican Florist ivhen writing, ^^ Regan Printing House Large runs of CATALOGUES Our SpaolaHy. Write for Figures. 83-91 riymoath Place, CHICAGO. 58 The American Florist. Aug. 5, Our Pastimes Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and sporting readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this depart- ment to J. H. Pepper, 429 Sixth Ave., New York; Robt Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadel- phia; Off to the American Florist Co., Chicago^ At Philadelphia. The contest to decide the makeup of the convention team was closed July 27, ■when the fifth and final match was rolled on the home alleys. The tournament was very successful, in that it is generally conceded that the best men won. Rob- ertson, who was expected to surely make the team, was unfortunate in receiving an injury to the little finger of his right hand which kept him out of the last three games. He may yet be given a chahce to bowl his games and win a place. His bowling would undoubtedly strengthen the team. The team average for the fif- teen games is 168 1-3, which is certainly a tine showing for games rolled on strange alleys. There have been several matches arranged with strong picked teams to try the men out and get them working to- gether. H. B. Beatty, the donor of the cup, was in town last week and appeared much pleased with the interest that is being taken by the various clubs through- out the country in the coming tourna- ment at Washington. The following is a summary of the contests, the names being arranged in their winning order: Games. Tot. Pins. Avg. Connor 12 2,280 190 Moss 12 2.177 181 Polites 15 2,478 165 Yates 12 1,957 163 :;raig 15 2,357 157 Dodds 15 2,317 154 Anderson 15 2,299 153 aabermeW 15 2,257 150 Harris 15 2,257 150 Watson 15 2,236 149 Westcott 12 1,672 139 K. At Chicago. The game between the ■ Florists' Club convention team and Stollery's team was rolled on Knapstein's alleys July 30, and the following scores were made; CONVENTION TEAM. Player. 1st. 2d. 3d. HauswirtTi 145 162 171 Klunder 160 135 126 Winterson 171 167 110 Scott 155 134 153 Asmus 151 173 213 stollery's team. Player. 1st. 2d. 3d. Fred StoUery 145 179 187 Geo. Stollery 174 142 139 Hesley 200 155 169 Howard 142 182 173 Alwes 195 164 160 The following scores were made by the ladies: Player. 1st. 2d. 3d. Mrs. Asmus 110 109 109 Mrs. Fred StoUery 124 72 83 Mrs. Kreitling 123 145 147 Mrs. Scott 100 97 127 Mrs. Hauswirth 102 98 108 Miss Moore 104 97 Fred Stollery says his team is ready to meet the Florists' Club team at any time or place. Boys, here is a challenge! Can't we arrange some more games? The following scores were made August 1, at De Proft & Leonard's alleys, Madi- son and Robey streets, between the scrubs and regulars: REGULARS. Player. 1st. 2d. 3d. Stollery 152 169 119 Hauswirth 166 191 155 Bergman 179 201 159 Asmus 212 133 144 SCRUBS. Player. 1st. 2d. 3d. Pasterniek 140 118 140 Klunder 126 159 155 Scott 95 115 169 Winterson 136 143 132 Th^re will be a practice game on the night of August 4 at Warnecke's alleys, Clybourn avenue and Larrabee street. For additional page 46. pastimes notes see CHEAP- To Make Room. MUMS and ROSES Ths lollowlna lilt of 'Mums, 2-ln , at SI. 60 par 1 00, S 1 2.60 par 1 000, In assortmani: Hatty A. Part, Mrs. Jerome Jones, Pink ElkBhorn, Lavender Queen, Violet Rose, Monarch of Ostrich Plumes, Mrs. J. G. WhlUdin, Kvangeliue, Mrs. W. MoK.Twombly , Achilles, Mme. Payne, Yanariva, Villa de Bordeaux, Willowbrook, B. E. Richardson. Glory of the Pacific, R. D. Carte, Dr. W. A. Wakely, Lady Harriot, R. H. Pierson, Katherine Loheman, Tha lollowlng at $2 Wm. Duokham, Timothy Eaton, Shilowa, Malcomb Lamond, Mrs. Perrin, Puritan, Lady Fitzwygtam, Belle of Castlewood, Mrs. E. Buettner, Monrovia, Kentucky, White Queen, Captain Gridley, Calvats of '89, Eda Prass, Kate Brown, Marion Henderson, Estelle, Adele, Pink Ivory, Mrs. S. T. Mutdook, Good Gracious, Mts. Goveinot Flfet, Vicar of Leatbethead, Maty Hill, Sbawmut, Mts. J. J. Glessnet. 00 par 1 0Oi Le Sptingo, Black B>>aut7, Mts. F. J. Taggatt, Baden Powell, DHQEC in The following at IS.OO per lOOO. nUOLOi L'WU No lessthan 500 at this price. Cornelia Cook, Mme. Margottin, Snowflake, White Rambler, Maty Washington, Baltimote Belle, Yellow Rambler, Pink Rambler, Per 100 Eaiserin Augusta Victoria $3.00 Fink La France. . . 2.0Q Catherine Metmet, Clothilde Soupert, White Niel, Mile. F. Kruger, Marie Van Houtte, Marie Guillott, Pink Maman Coobet, White Maman Coohet. Pet 100 Ctimson Rambler .$3.00 Bilde 2.00 Btldesmaid 3.00 TERMS: Caih with order, money order or bank dralt. Will exotaange for Boston or Pierson Ferns. State what you have to offer. THE REESER FLORAL CO., Urbana, Ohio. Please men/ ion the A nierican Florist when writing. .jJ|Li*'j ^•^■,.' m mi- KTinWEi^B^HBi ^t .ffitSissii "^^ ^ .;;j^^^^\:~l_igi;_ . ■ ' ._^ J ^i^y ■ ^ L.- U -----IF*^ ^^^s "^jsiSPl^!5j8l^jH(E'iiteti-nr ' .^ WHERE THE KENTIAS CROW AT WVNCOTE (Near Philadelphia), PA. Kentias as Good as Can be Grown. advertised. COME drawn stock so generally ordeii for fall delivery. KENTIA BELMOREANA. Pet doz. Pet loo 5-lnch, 6 to 7 leaves, 18 to 20 inches high $6.00 150.00 5-inoh,6 to7 leaves, 20 to 82 inches high 9.00 75.00 6-lnch,6 leaves, 22 to 26 inches high each, 81.00 12.00 6-inoh, 6 to 7 leaves, 26 lo 28 inches high each, 1.25 15.00 6-lnoh, 6 to 7 leaves, 30 to 33 inches high. each, 1.50 18.00 7-lnoh, 6 to 7 leaves, 34 to 36 inches high each, 2.50 30.00 3-lnoh, 6 to 7 leaves, 36 to 40 inches high.., ...each, 3.00 9-inch, 6 to 7 leaves, 42 to 48 inches high each, 5.00 JOSEPH HE3COCK, They are Clean, Vigorous and Stocky and while sold as low, are not to be confouiided with the imported SEE THEM GROW and place your KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Made Up Planta. Each. 7-inah pot, 4 plants in pot, 32 inches high.,..' $ 2.00 8-inch pot, 4 plants in pot, 36 inches high 2.50 8'inch pot, 4 plants in pot, 42 inches high, heavy 3.50 10-inch p ot, 4 plants in pot, 48 to 54 inches high , heavy 6.00 10-inoh pot, 4 plants in pot, 60 inches high 6.50 12-inoh tub, 4 plants In tub, 5 to 6 feet high, heavy 12.50 12-inch tub, 4 plants in tub, 6 to 7 feet high, heavy 15.00 Wyncote, Pa. /paj. Tub American Florist. 59 HANNAH HOBART ..'^°.^r.1a THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER in competition with the latest and very best products in Carnations, East or West, for the last eight years. Mr. John A. Balmer, of Clealum, Washington, after his visit to our Nurseries in January, 1902, wrote an article which appeared in the issue of the Ahebican Plobist of February IB, follows: "The Hannah Hobart is really a remarkable flower, never less than four inches, and frequently four and one-half inches across. In color it is a shade deeper than Lawson, but the petal arrangement is quite different; in this respect it most resembles the old Jubilee, but of course the color is different. I saw two large houses of it at Sievers', and the sight is one long to be remembered, hundreds of blooms and not a poor one in the lot, and everyone the exact counterpart of the other; no burst calyxes, but every flower supported on a 24-lnch stem, and standing up like soldiers. There is certainly no carnation of its color that can equal it." The above is a truthful statement of facts by a very competent gentleman, and if needing verifloation, the simple assertion that the flowers of this magnifloent variety of Carnation have been sold wholesale as high as Si. 50 per dozen, and none less than $1.00 per dozen up to date, should be sufficient to convince anybody of its intrinsic value. The constant inquiry by everyone who has seen the plants in flower is: "When will the Hannah Hobart be for sale?" This led us at last to the conclusion to distribute the same next year, and we are ready to book orders from^now on for delivery beginning Jan. 1, 1906. Bend your orders in early because they will be filled strictly in rotation. PRICE: S3.00 par 12; SI 5.00 per 100; SI 20.00 par 1000. JOHN H. SIEVERS & CO., *"?2'l?*^££r.? San Francisco, Cal. VIOLET PLANTS. Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, from . 2-in. pots, $2.50 per 100; (20.00 perl 000. FIELD GROWN Carnation Plantsand Violet Plants Per 100. Per lOCO Princess of Wales and Dorsett, , singles f600 5000 Lawson S.co 45.00 Enchantress 7.00 60.00 Glacier 500 45.00 Peru. ELI CROSS. 400 35.00 Grand Rapids, Mich. Field Grown VIOLETS. strong, healthy plants o Lady Campbell snd California, No. 1, 82.50 per 100; J20 00 per iOOO. No. 2, good plants. Sl.&O per 100; S12.00 prr UOO. Packed free of charge to carry safely. Address CHARLES BLACK, Higlitstown, N.J. VIOLETS From S-inoh pots, in flne growicg condi- tion, ready from Aug. 10 and after. Imperial . and M. Louise and a few Prince or Wales. $40.00 per 1000. Crabb & Hunter, Grand Rapids, Mich. Planting Time At Hand. BEST STANDARD VARIETIES IN STOCK. - Send List for Best Quotations. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Milch. SPECIALTIES In Best Varieties ROSES, from 3-inoh pots, eUNATIONS, for fall delivery, CHRYMNTHEMUMS, SMIUX, VIOLETS. Prices Low. Send for List. WOOD BROTHERS, N. Y. Wanted-Pelar^oniums I want to procure a collection of choice varieties. If you have anything to offer, send me list of varieties, with prices. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J. r My Maryland 1 PURE WHITE. Jessica RED AND WHITE VARIEGATED. Two Great Carnations for 1906, $2.50 per dozen, J5i2.oo per 100, $100.00 per 1000. Are yon shrewd in bnsiness? Yes, then write us immediately concerning these two grand carnations or see us at the Washington Convention. The E. G. HILL CO. The H. WEBER & SONS CO. L. Richmond, ind Oakland, Nd. J LUDVIG MOSBAEK, ONARGA, ILL. 2«-in. 50,000 Asparagus, Plumosus and per lOO Sprengeri, 3-inch, $5 00. $2.50 0,000 Smilax, 2%-in.,$ 15.00 per lOOO 2 00 5,000 Umbrella Plants, 4-in., $6.00 per 100.... 2.56 5,000,000 Celery Plants, $1.00 per 1000; transplanted, $2.00 per lOOO. All Oiher Bedding and Vegetable Plants. Price List Mailed Free. Please mention the A merican Florist when writings Le Journal des Roses. Organ of the French Rosarians. Published at Paris. Onoe a month with colored plates. Subtcription $2.70 per Year. Sample Copies Free. *"dT^i?sV^s"~ journal des roses a SUISNES, Brie, Par Orisy-Snisnes. (Seine et Marne). FRANCE. Ktase mention the A merican Florist when writtng. Field Grown Plants "FIANCEE" $15.00 per 100; $125.00 per lOOO. CHICAGO CARNATION COr.Joliet, III. flease mention the A merican Florist when writing. CYCLAMEN SPLENDENSGIGANTEUM HYBRIDS. Fineststrain in the world, In five true colors, including the fringed varieties. Strong, well grown stock, from ai^-in. pots, $5.00 per 100, 845.00 per 1000; from3-in. pots, 87 OU per 100: from 3^- in. pot. $12.00 per 100; from 4-in. pot, $15 00 per lOO. Satisfaotien guar- anteed. PAUL MAOER, East SIroudsburg, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. National Florists' Board of Trade, Offloai sa PIna SIraat, Naw Yerk. Credit Reference Book. k. subscription to our Credit List will cost you tlO a year, and it may ■ave you 1100 the first month. Special Report,. We make a speoialty of this part of our work. Collections. We oolleot slow and doubtful ac- counts. Why not go through your books at onoe and send us all the claims Uiat are in arrears? Wm7^rCrSg~SiS P^ant^^ Bulbs artd Seeds. I30B Filbert Street PHILADELPHIA. 60 The American Florist. Aug. Toronto. STOCK IN GOOD SHAPE. The word business would be a mis- nomer for the present existing state of our vocation and consequently stock in all lines is more plentiful, though in some cases quality is not up to the standard. Roses keep their quality fairly well. The American Beauty, Mme. Chatenay, Gen. MacArthur and Vic- toria are all in fine shape, though Bride and Bridesmaid are on the small side. An improvement is expected in a few days of the latter varieties, as they have commenced cutting from the young plants and, from now on there should not be much of a scarcity. The indoor carnations are mostly very small and are now being displaced to a consid- erable extent by the asters which are at present coming in. Gladioli, sweet peas, centaurea and lilies in variety keep the stores well filled with stock. Greens are becoming plentiful. Smilax, which has been very scarce, can again be had in quantity. NOTES. J. H. Dunlop has about completed a new range of houses which has been planted with American Beauty. The young stock looks very promising. Most of the other varieties of roses have been planted and carnations are being birought in from the field, the latter being in very promising shape. Mr. Annandale and Richard Guthrey, of the Steele, Briggs Seed Company, have been making a tour of the larger cities of the eastern states and expect to wind up at the convention at Mon- treal. The town of Kingston, Ont, was vis- ited by a hail storm and O. G. Johnson had about 400 feet of glass broken, which is the worst he has ever experi- enced in twenty-one years. H. E. Philpott of Winnipeg was a recent visitor. Mr. Philpott is one of the fortunate ones of that section who has recently disposed of his site for $8,800. W. G. Gammage, of London, is around on a tour of inspection, as is also Dr. Orr, of the Georgetown Floral Company. Visitor : John Turnbull, representing E. H. Hunt, Chicago. H. G. D. Nashville. In this city, as elsewhere, we are feel- ing the effect of summer both in the supply of flowers and in trade, though both Geny Brothers and Joy & Son report a better summer trade than usual. The activity is largely in fun- eral work. Leon Geny, who runs the retail department of Geny Brothers, has had a good trade in July weddings. The supply of flowers is very short and qual- ity poor. Northern growers have no idea what their fellow florists in the South have to contend with, in either parching suns or heating rain. Asters have never done well here, only rarely attaining a fine size, and being often defaced by insects. Gladiolus is grow- ing constantly in popularity as a summer flower. Miss Kittie Sharpies, head designer with Joy & Son, reports that each season makes the gladiolus more sought after by her customers. Swain- sonia, sweet peas and field grown carna- tions furnish the ground work for floral pieces. There are some good roses. Joy & Son have had a constant supply of valley all the season, the first time it has been grown here in the summer. M. C. D. THE LORRAINE BEGONIAS. We have an elegant stock of vigorous young plants in con- dition for immediate sliipment. BEGONIA LORRAINE Orltilnal Type. aji-inch pots, 83.00 per doz.j tlB.UO per 100: $14000 per 1000. 3 Inch pots, S3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100; $200.00 per 1000. Light Pink Lorraine. ay.inoh pots, $3-00 per doz. ; I15.0U per 100; $140.00 per 1000. 3 inch pots, $3 50 per doz. ; $25.00 per 100; $200.00 per 1000. New White Lorraine TURNFORD HALL. An improvement on Galedo- uia the pink tinge on the white petals beinE; very pleasing; sure to become a favorite. 3 inch pots, 30c each: 93.25 per doz; $35.00 per 100. HENRY A. DREER, 7i4 chestnut st. Philadelphia, Pa. Please viention the A merican Florist when -writing. GERANIUMS NOW READY. Good Stocky Plants from 2-in, Pots. Jean Vlaud J2-00 per 100 Mme. Barney 200 " Mme. Canovas .... 200 " Mme. Charotte 3.00 " Mme. Jaulln 2.00 " Madonna 3.00 " Mme. Landry 2 00 " V^^e will send 1000 (SO each) of the above for $18.00, or 600 (26 each) for $10.00. Cash with order. Send for descriptive Geranium Catalogue. Let us figure on your needs for next season. 2-inch pot plants only; no cuttings. nruanti $2 00 per 100 Centaure 2.1 " Oomt'se do Harcourt 2.00 " Gloire de France 2.00 " Jean c e La Brete 3.00 " M. Jolly de BammeTllle 4.00 " Mar. deCaatellane. . 3 00 per 100 MisB F. Perkins.... . 2.00 " Miss Kendell . 2.00 " S. A. Nutt . 2.00 " Granville 2.00 " Mrs. E. G. Hill .... 2.00 " Queen of the West. 2.00 " R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md^ Please mentioyi the A tnerican Florist when writing. SMALL FERNS, for fern dishes 214-incli pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 Primula Chinensis 21/2-inch pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per lOOO " Obconica,grandlflora, rosea and fimbriata, 21/2-inch pots,$3.00per lOO; $25.00 per lOOO " Forbes! ..2V4-inch pots, $2.50 per 100 f^elesllal Peppers 2V4-inch pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per lOOO SMILAX 2%-inch pots, $2.00 per 100 All the above mentioned stock are strong plants ready (or a shift. GARFIELD PARK FLOWER CO.,- '""'"rr.-SSSHfir^v.r"^** Please mention the American Florist when writing Primroses ,„„ Asparagus CHINESE and OBCONICA ready Aug. 20....S2.00 FORBESI, "Baby" 2.00 FLORIBUNOA, yellow 2.00 CASH. 100 PLUMOSUS NANUS, 2-inch pot t2 00 SPRENCERI 200 SHASTA DAISY 2.50 PANSY SEED, large flowering Oz. 4.00 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. Palms and Asparagus CHEAP. Per 100 Latania Bor., 2-in. pot, seed leaves. .$ 3.00 " " 3-in. pot, 15-18 in., 3 ohr. Ivs . 12.00 " " 5-in. pot, 18-20 in., 3-4 ohr. Ivs. 15.00 " " 5-in. pot, 20-24 in., 4 chr. Ivs. 20.00 Kentia Bel., 2^-in. pot, 6- 8 in., 2-3 leaves... 10.00 " " 3 -In. pot, 8-10 in., 3-4 leaves... 12.50 Sherman Nursery Co. CHARLES CITY, IOWA. Please mention the American Florist when writing. SCOTTIJ The Most Graceful Nephrolepts Known Retailers who have bandied this fern are unani- mous in proclaiming it the best Fern ever introduced. Consult any grower who has bought Soottil and he will tell you that it is as far ahead of the Boston as that variety is ahead of all other introductions. See my adv. on second cover page in American Floristof Feb. 25th. „ inim CftfITT Keap Street Greenhouiet, uUnil 9UU III BROOKLYN, N. Y. BRANCH: t. 4Stb St. and Riitlaad Road, Flatbush. TSLEPHOHE, 1207 WlLLIAUBBUIia. igos. The American Florist. 61 immmmmwmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^ TWENTY-FIRST Convention Number TO BE ISSUED AUGUST 12, 1905. Secure Be$tf all and Winter Business BY ADVERTISING WOV^ IN The American Florist. NO WASTE. NO FICTITIOUS INQUIRIES. LOOK AT THE RATES. 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. On regular front pages and regular back page the price is $30.00 per page on yearly contract. Advertisements on second, third and fourth Special Cover Pages printed on heavy toned paper, $35.00 per page, net. THE BUYERS READ THAT PAPER WHICH IS BEST WORTH READING. WHAT THEY SAY: Worth Hundreds of Dollars. Amekican Florist Co.:— The "Carna- tion Number" is certainly worth hundreds of dollars to carnation growers. Buffalo, N. Y. C. D. ZIMMERMAN. Splendid Adverfislnd Results. Americak Florist Co :— Kindly change our advertisement to read as per enolosed copy. We have, had splendid results from our advertising in your paper and have turned down several large orders. We note the call is for the best quality of stoct. W. C. HILL FLORAL CO. Streator, 111. Sells Stock Out Glean. American Florist Co:— Please dis- continue my advertisement for a short time in ihe American Florist. The 1 inch advertisement in your paper has sold about 45,0G0 Cannas for me within the last 3 or 4 weeks. We are now sold out. Whenever I have a surplus I will surely make it known through your paper. W. W. COLES. The announcement of every regular advertiser appears in Ready Reference Advertising Department. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn Street, ^^ ^ CHICAGO. Please Mail Your Advertisement NOW. "A FLORIST'S PAPER FROM COVER TO COVER.' «m(ooommmpoo(OK((oooommmmpmM «pmmmmm(o«p}ooommoo((0((0(omo(m^ 62 The American Florist. Alio; To take better care of oar customers than ever, as we are now cuttingf heavy from our New Crop of ROSES* which are the best to be found on the market. We are especially strong on Bride, Maid, American Beauty, Gliatenay, Uncle Jolin, Liberty and Riclimond CARNATIONS OF ALL THE LEADING VARIETIES IN SEASON. In addition to the cut from our own large place we shall have the product of several first-class growers of Roses. And we shall have other new con- signors who are growers of high grade CSRNATIONS and other stock. We shall be in a position to give you the best the market affords at fair prices, and would like to add you to our list of satisfied customers. We can do it if you give us the opportunity. Write us about it. We make no charge for P. & D. on orders amounting to $4.00 and over. I J. A.. Bxjr>r^oivo, cHicrGb FERNS We Quote Fine No. I Stock. We want to call yoar attention to our prices on Ferns. Finest stock. We would like a trial order and will guarantee to please you. BOSTON. Per 100 a)4-inoh J 5.00 3-iDoh 10.00 4-inch 15 00 5- inch $35.00 to $35.00 6-lnoh ID.OOto 60.00 7-inch eo.COto 75.C0 8-incb $1.00 to St.BO each 10-inch 2.00 to $3.00 each PIERSONI. Per 100 2M-inch $ 7.60 3-lnoh 12 50 4-inoh 25.00 5-inoh 50.f 6-inch 75.00 Specimen plants $2.50 to 5.00 SCOTTII. Per 100 2-lnoh 810.00 2M-inoh , 12 50 3-lnoh 25.00 4-inoh .' 50.00 We have the new Naphrolapla Barrowill Farn to offer at $25.00 per 100 for 2-ln. ; S-in. , $50.00. Fine ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS Per 100 2-inch $ 3.50 to $ 5.0o 3-inch eOOto 8.0 4-inoh 1250to 15.00 5-inch 25.0Dto 35.0n 8-inch 40.00 to 50.0o _ Per 100 2-inoh ( 2.50 to $ 3.50 3-lnch 4.00to 5.00 4-inoh lO.OOto 12.50 5-inoh 25.00to 35.00 6-lnch 35.00 to 50.00 We grow over ICO.OOO Boses annually for the trade. Try them. If you want stock at any time, send $1.00 for sample lot, then you see exactly what you buy. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Fine plants, VA in. pots, at $3.(0; 3-in., at $5.00 per 100. 2H-in., $4.00; 3- $7.50 per 100. Cyclamen '^^"''"'''•> *s-'"'; s-inoh., $10.00 GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, 111. Please mention the A vierican Florist -when writing. Sprcngeri. ROSES sample lot, then Satisfaction guar Cinerarias Chinese Primroses The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE $2.00 per doz.: $12.00 per 100; tlOO.OO per 1000. Dissemination 1906. Early eom- meroial. INDIANAPOLIS FLOWER ( PLANT CO.. I bidlmipolli, JOHHHARTJE f Ind. Red Sport. The great Christmas •'Hollyberry" red Car- nation. Most profitable red ever introduced, and an easy doer; everyboby can success- fully grow it. A. B. DAVIS & SON, Carnation Specialisti. PURCELLVILLE, VA, WANTED. 5,00O Good Field Grown CARNATION PLANTS, commercial varieties. Tiie MIAMI FLORAL CO., Miami, 0. Quality Guaranteed PRIMROSES Oboonloa Crandlflora, finest fringed Alba and Rosea, 2-inoh, 2o.; Forbesi (baby) 2-inch, 2o. Saadllnga, Forbesi, 75c per 100 prepaid, cash. Remember us on Pansles and Hollyhocks, of which we will have a choice lot to offer. Write us BYER FLORAL CO., Shippensburg, Pa. ^n CARNATIONS Peru and Floriana, $5.00 per 100. VINCAS, field grown. Write for prices on fall delivery. W. W. COLES, • Kokomo, Ind. GERANIIMS IS Z Three acres planted for stock; rooted cuttings In any quantity after September 1. I will guarantee them to reaoh you in good growing condition, and would like to book your order now. Send for list. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. FOR SALE. 1000 $45.00 40.00 40.00 Per lOO 50O Kelson $6.00 1000 Queen Louise 5.00 2000 Murphy's White 4.00 600 Flora Hill 5 00 450 Prosperity 5 00 800 Ethel Crocker 3.00 2000 Francis Joost READY AUGUST 15. 1025 South Cameron St., HARRISBURG, PA PUase mention the A mertcan l-iurzu when writing. BOSTON FERNS PALMS. DRACAENAS, GERANIUMS. CO* LEUSi ana general bedding stock in large quan- tities. Write for prices. Cash or satisfactory references. L. H. Foster Estate, 'd'orc>?esVer. mass Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. =THE= AMERICAN FLORIST GO.'S ...Directory FOR 1905 Hundreds of New Names ■ and Addresses. AND contains tlie usual fully corrected and revised lists of Florists, Seeds- men, Nurserymen, Horticulturists, Land- scape Architects, Parks, Cemeteries Botanical Gardens, Horticultural Socie- ties, Horticultural Supply Concerns dt tiie United States and Canada, Leading Foreign Houses and much other valuabla trade information. . Price $2 postpaiiL AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 DEARBORN STREET, CHICAGO. ILL. TVEI^I^TB^ 75 Varieties Catalogued Jr^d.ll!llC3 Pnce list now ready free Address C. & M. WILD, Sareoxla, Mo. Successful Growers are Wanted To know that they can dispose of all their surplus stock by Advertising in the American Florist. TRY IT NOWt 1905- Th E American Florist. 63 Boston Ferns FINE STOCK FROM BENCH Ready for 5-incIi pots, $3.00 per doz ; $25.00 per tOO. "*''''l|fe BOSTONS, from 6-inch poti, $6.00 per doz.; 7-inch, $9.00 per doz.; 8-inch, $t5.00 per &>z. Variety. Kentia Belmoreana . 4 6 ■' " 7 10 Kentia Forsteriana 4 5 Size Height Leaves Each "■• 13-14 5-6 .10 15-17 24-26 32-34 46-60 18-20 24-26 26-30 48-66 Latahia Borbonica 3 VA 11-13 " " 8 30-34 Phoenix Canariensis 8 Phoenix Reclinata 6 Araucaria Excelsa 4 " 5 " 6 " Compacta 6 Cocos Weddelliana 3 Pandanus Utilis 3 • 5 " ^-1^ .;:::::::;::::::;? 5-6 6 7 6-7 7-8 3-5 4-6 5 6-7 4-5 7-8 »125 2.50 7.50 1.25 7.00 150 2.50 Dozen ion S 2.00 915.00 3 60 30.00 15.00 30.00 3 60 7.20 Variety. Size Height Leaves Each Pandanus Veitchii 6 SI. 50 •' 7 2.00 " s 300 Poa Trivialis Var 3 Fine lor Ferneries Dozen S18.00 100 Cibotium Schiedei 6 7 150^ Dracaena Indivisa 5 ■ \'.',\\ " Fpagran* 4 100 1.60 18.00 7,00 12.00 3-3 tiers. 3-5 tiers. 3-5 tiers. 1.25 3 tiers. 2.00 .50 .75 900 6.00 HOU 1500 " Massangeana . Aiparagus Plumosus — 3 4 Sprengeri 4 1.50 2 00 1.00 2 50 Fittonia Verschafleltii 2 Fine for Ferneries .. Maranta Maisangeana 2 " " „,„ • Boston Ferns 2 Runner IJ'O JAPANESE FERN BALLS, in leaf ilSo ::.:: NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSIhtrong stock plants, $2500 perm 24 00 36.00 $ 6 00 18 00 24.00 3 00 3.00 500 12 00 3.00 100 800 1..50 12.00 125 10.00 2 00 15.00 5.00 500 400 4.00 THE GEO. WinBOLD CO., 1657 BrtnEham te, CHICAGO Please Jiirntion the American Fiorisl ivhetiivriting. BOSTON FERNS. FROM BENCH. FINE STOCK. Pit for 6-io., $12.60 per 100. DrrmPAAAA 2- in., Ghinesn Obconica G. lim- r I niruSBS btiata ilba. Rosea, Lilac, Gar- 1 iiiiiiWHUW mine. Hybrid, Baby, S2.0G per 100. Asparagus P. N., 2-in , $2.00 per 100. Flowsrlng Begonias., 6 kinds, ■VA-\ition the A7ncricaii FiOrisl ivhcn writing, ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS From flats, ready for 2J4-in. pots, $13.00 per lOro SPRENGERI, " lO.OOper lUOO Prepaid cash with crder. Large field- grown p. NanuSi fine for benching and will pive great satisfaction, $40 00 per 1000; 5,0CO for $35-00 per 1000, not prepaid. Yaiaiia Consetvatories, Lak* c*."'Fia. Please tnention the A mei icon Florist whtni meriting. Palms, Orchids, Bay Trees, etc. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. Please nienlion the A merican Flm ist whcii meriting. ROSES 3V2-INCH POTS Per 100 Per 1000 American Beauty. ...:......$6.00 $50.00 La Detroit 6.00 50.00 Rosalind Orr English... 2500 200.00 Max von Herresdorter... 5.00 40.00 Ideal 5.00 40.00 3-INCH POTS: Bridesmaid 4.00 35.00 2y2-INCH POTS: Wm. Askew 5.00 40.00 Sunrise 4.00 35.00 Uncle John 3 00 25.00 AMERICAN BEAUTY BENCH PLANTS, $5.00 per 100; J40.00 per lOOO. ALiL plants soM under thee xpreas condition that if not satisfac- tory they are lo be returned imraedi.iLely when money will be reUiDded. PETER REINBERG, ^-- 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. "Eureka" Weed Killer. Saves Weeding. Keeps Paths, etc., clear without disturbing or staining the gravel. Soluble Powder, readily mixed and applied. Large Size Tin. enough for 100 square yards, 75 cts. each. Special prices to Cemeteries and buyers in large quantities. Full directions with each tin. Vaugrhau's Seed Store, CHICAGO: NEW YORK: 84-86 Randolph St. 14 Barclay St. i6A The American Florist. Aug. The Whilldin Pottery Co, STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output of Flower Pots is larger than any concern in the World Our Stock is always Large and Complete Main Office and Factory, 713 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY, N. J, LONG ISLAND CITY, N. Y. Please mention the A^nerican Florist when writing[. Standard OnX^ Flower... ■ v^ * ^ If your^reenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 38th and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D. C. t^ase mention the American Florist when zi-riiing. Red Standard Flower Pots Price list and samples on application. Paducah Pottery, J. A. BAIER, Proprietor. PADUCAH. KENTUCKY. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Kramer's Pot Hangers For Sale By Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Price, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. I. N. Kramer & Son, """".'.J^a-"" IHease mention the A merican Florist when writing. SAMPLE POT AND PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., !!,'|**^'^«- Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. -WRITE- tSa-23 N. Leavitt St.. CHICAGO, ILL., FOB FBICEB 07 Standard PotsTt^ilthanJ poToiity combined are the best on the market Piease mention the A merican Florist when writing. SEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFACTURERS OF FLOWER POTS. Before buying write for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street, near Wrightwood Ave,, GHICACO, ILL. I^ease mention the A merican Florist ichcn writing. THE KELLER POTTERY COMPANY, »..u,,..„r.r.,, FLORISTS' RED STAKDMD POTS. Azalea Pots, Bulb and Fern Pans, Etc. Write for Price List. 213-15-17-19-21-23 Pearl St., NORRISTOWN, PS. Please Tnention the American Florist whenuuriting. 1500 2-in Price per crate , in crate, $188 1500 2M " 5.25 1500 VA 6.00 1000 3 800 3H 600 4 320 5 1416 5.00 5 80 4.50 451 3.16 STANOIRD FLOWER POTS \ Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per orate 120 7-in., in orate, $4.20 e0 8 " 3.C0 BAND MACE. 48 9-in., in crate, 13 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 Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn vases, etc. Ten per cent off for cash with order. Address HILFINGER BROS . POTFERY. Fort Edward, N. Y. Or August Kolesb *fe Sons, New York Agents, 31 Barclay Street, ^ew York City. Just a Minute That's bow long it takes to water or syringe a greenhouse with THE WITTBOLD PATENT WATERING SYSTEM It will pay you to investigate. Write for particulars to LOUIS WITTBOLD, 1708 N. Halsted St. Chicago. Please mentioyi the A merican Florist when zuriting^ THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER NT HfFT., HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH., Rap. 490 Howard St., PUase mention ike American Florist when writing. SYRACUSE RED POTS "Tha Wisdom of Our Ancestors." Syracuse Red Pots have been made for years. They, are tbe perfection of expert potters' ideas. Shall we ship your order to-day? SYRACUSE POTTERY CO., Syracuse, N. Y. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wishing to do husiness with Europe should send for t)i« ii Horticultural Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the Horticultural traders; it Is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription to cover cost of postage 75o; Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A.'' Chllwell Nurteries. L0W0H4M. Notlt. England. Please mention the American Florist wlienwriling. OUR MR. J. STERN bas just returned from Europe, and has bought a full line of FLORISTS' SIPPLIES Look us up !it the Florists' Convention in Washington, D. C. Our new catalogue will be cut Aug. 15. JCTCDU 9. nn 192B Grrmartown Ave.^ ■ OlLnll Ob uUif PHILADELPHIA. Please mention the Ainerican Florist whenwriting, REED & KELLER, 122 Wast 25tli SL. NEW YORK. Importers and Manufacturers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Galax Leaves and all Decorative Greens. New Vork Agents for Caldwell's Monroe, Ala., «Parlor Brand" Smilas. igos. The American Florist. 66 FLORISTS' SPECIALS "Kinkaid" Hocking .... Kanawha Splint .... Lower Vein Brazil Block - . . Genuine Smokeless Pocahontas - Sullivan County Indiana Lump We are direct agents. Write for prices for immediate shipment or season's supply. GLOBE COAL COMPANY. 1560-1570 Old Colony Building, GUT FLOWER BOXES "^^^^ The best, strongest and neatest folding cut flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. Per 100 Per 1000 SizeNo. 0. 3x4x20 93.00 »I9.00 " 1. 3x 4i^xl6 1.90 17.50 " 8. 3x6x18 2.00 19.00 " 3. 4x8x18 2.50 23.00 4. 3x5x24 2.75 26.00 " 5. 4x8x32 300 28.50 " 6. 4x8x28....; 3.75 36.00 " 7. 6x16x20 5.50 54.00 " 8. 3x7x21 3.00 28.50 " 9. 5x10x35 650 62 00 " 10. 7x20x20 9.60 67.50 " 11. 3V4x6x30 3.C0 28.50 Sample free on application. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash. THE LIVINQSTON SEED COMPANY, Box 104. COLUMBUS, OHIO. SAVE THE BLOOMS! NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE PLAN15.USED FOR FUMIGATION ORSPRAYINCINDOORSOROUT. 200 POUNDS TOBACCO IN ONE Wl NIKOTEEN NICOTINE IWIFG. CO., St. Louis, Mo. A. HERMANN, > Cape Flowers, all colors, * Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, J^ and All Florists' Supplies. SsND Fob Pbicsb. 404>4I2 Ea«l 34ih Straat, NEW YORK. Toothpicks 10,000, 11.50; 50000, S6.25. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE. BERLIN. N. Y. Sample free. Foraalaby daalari. I GREisdmSES. \ aN.TJ 1 1 ANY i/PTOJSFil JARS. . t [ M g^yr a ny > ' ^^^ I . 1 iTHEAT'S+eams bimbe|r (b.,, \ •♦♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦ FOR FUMIGATING. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices., Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., " S;^^^"To' RK. ROSSIG BROTHERS, MANUFACTURERS OF .^irtiflolal X^ea.^ves« ALL STYLES IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS. PAPER AND MUSLIN. YARDS and PIQUETS. Sample! Furnished to the Jobbing Trade Only. SUM LAX, Driven Here by Success. „,*•■""»"•«• «o our ow„ r Buildlna, 1 2 EG Raea Straat. :m:. i^ice> & co. Leading Florists* Supply House. Riiibon Specialists. Importara and Manufaeturars, 1220 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pa. The Standard VENTILATING MACHINERY The original machine with self- oiling cups. The moat powerful, least complicated, very oompact, with ease of operation, The New Duplex Gutter Over six miles in use and hipbly recommended by all. The only Drip Proof gutter on the market. The Standard Return Steam Trap It has no equals for simplicity or its working. Catalogue free. E. HIPP3RD, Youngstown, Ohio. Please mention the American Florist when writing. The Florists' Hail Ass'n. Now insures upwards of 21,000,000 square feet of Glass. For paiticulars address John G. Esler, sec'y SADDLE RIVER, N. J. PUase mention the A merican Florist when writinr L BAUMANN & CO., Importers and Manufacturers of Florist Supplies 6-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Write for our New Catalogue F. Oar prices may interest you. Clipper Lawn Mower Co. "rur- The Mower that will Kill all<| thcb. Weeds m Your Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut 80 they do not go to seed and cut your grass without breaking the small feeders of roots, the grass will become thick and the weedi- will disappear. Tha Clipper will do It. Ask your dsaler for tham. If they have not got them, below is the price: No. 1 — 12-in. Mower, 15; No. 2 — 15-in. Mower, »3; No. 3— 18-in. Mower, »7; No. 4— 2l-in. Mower, 88. Send draft, money-order or reg. letter. Please mention the A merican Florist when wriling. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports Galvanized VWire Rose Stakes, Tying Wires, Single & Double Pot Hangers. WBITE US. Igoe Bros 226 North 9th St. BROOKLYN, N. Yl €6 The American Florist, Aug. 5, \t^ ;a--.r^T.T.T.T.r.r.T.T.r.r.T:;^-^j^.i^;T-.y,'i'Jr^Vj Write us in MILWAUKEE. The NAME means everything to be had in Florists' Supplies. Catalogue free for the askingf. GLASS BARGAIN. C quality American machine-made glass. Sizes: 6x8, 8x10, 10x12 and I0rl4 only. $I.'20 net per box of 50 feet, f. 0. b. Pennsylvania factory. Terms: 2 per cent 10 days or 30 days net. Special prices on fair quantities. We iiave less than 1000 boxes. Better be quick. SEinONBACHE&Co. I 7, 9 and 1 I Laight St., NEW YORK. GLASS. GOOD BRANDS. QUICK SHIPMENTS. LARGE STOCK, Wireisouse on rsiiiroad switch. Be «ur» and geS our prices. Sharp, Partridge S Co. 22itii tL wA UxSsii Pises, GHieilCia D. O. Cunningham Glass Co. PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. Hot. House Glass a Specialty. MASTICA TRADE MARK REGISTERED, FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES SOLE MANUFACTURERS F. O. PIERCE COMPANY NEW YORK AT ALL SEED STORES Please mention the American Fiorist whenmriting. The James H. Rice Co. ■ IMPORTERS and JOBBERS- GREENHOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. "Wltnao-w Ol^iss, F»^ii3it, I»vttty, et:o. 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICAGO. Sprague Smith Company, MANUFACTURERS OF YV I IN UO WW OLA'S!^* Greenhouse Glass a specialty. 205 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. Fiease mention the A merican Florist when wrttin^ r: rn . BEST ENGRAVINGS and ILLUSTRATIONS , I Ol Every Description I I SEE OUR WORK IN THIS PAPER. SEND FOR ESTIMATES. I . GLOBE ENGRAVING and ELECTROTYPE CO. j 407-427 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. U. ..J STENZEL GLASS CO., OREENHOUSE GLASS. French and American "WHITE ROSE" Brand. 2 Hudson St.. NEW YORK 101 Portland St., BOSTON. H. M. HOOKER GO. window Glass, Paints and Putty. Greenhouse Glass a Specialty, 59 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO. jgo5. The American Florist. 67 MATERIAL worlds fair Now is your time to make the improve- ments you have been so long contemplating. On account of our purchase of the St Louis World's Fair, we have Millions of Dollars' Worth of Supplies, which we are offering at about one-hall their original cost. 100,000,000 feet of LUMBER of every kind for sale A million square feet of % and %-inch thick- ribbed ROOFING GLASS. A large quantity of GALVANIZED ANGLES for roofing glass. An enormous quantity of SASH, glazed with i^-inch thick-ribbed glass, just the thing for you. Standard black wrought iron overhauled PIPE in all sizes, from %-inch to 24-inch. BOILER TUBES with screwed ends and threaded couplings, specially adapted for Greenhouse Men, good as new. Also BOILER TUBES with square ends, all sizes, from 2 to 6-inch. 250 HORIZONTAL TUBULAR BOILERS. 50 GREENHOUSE HEATERS. Galvanized Wire, Pipe Tools, Garden Hose, Hot Bed Sash, Glass, Radiators and Supplies of every kind. ASK FOR OUR MTAtOeUE NO. 47. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. West 35th and Iron Sis., CHICAGO. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Second-band, from other makes; DIIUPC Bider-GncBSon, rUBirO J40.00 up; all repairs; new; cheap. pnil CDC New and second-hand. Ooe second- DUILLIlO hand steam; flist-olass conJition: will heat 1,0(0 sq. ft. glass; at $35 00. One second-hand No. 17 Hitchings boiler, first-class (iondition, $75.00. pipe New 2-in. standard lull lengths, wi'h nrt couplings, 82^0 per ft. Good, serviceable second-hand, with threads, 4-in., 19c; 3- in., 14c; 2H-in.,10c; 2 in.,7o; li4-in.,5^o; lM-ln..3Jic; 1-in., 3c; 4-in., cast iron, 13o. Old and new flt- tings and valves. STOCKS and DIES Srit^hreSdTM-1"!rS; l-in. pipe, 83.00. No. 2 threads, IH-in., IH-in., 3-ln. pipe $4.00. DIDC PliTTCRC New Saunders Pattern. No. 1 rirCbUIICnO outs H-ln-l-ln. pipe, $1.0(1. No. 2 outs l-in.-3-in. pipe, $1.30. STILLSON WRENCHES ^^i^J^^X^, 24-in., grips Min.-2V4in pipe, $2.40; S6-in., grips ^-in.-3W-in. pipe, $1.75. pipe VISFS New. No. 1 hinged, grips H-in.-3-in. GinnCU UnSC New. Ji-in., guaranteed 100-lbs. DAnUCn nUOC pressure, 7i4c per it.; 3i-in.,not guaranteed, 4^0 per ft. UnTDCn C»CU New. Cypress, 3-ft.x6-ft., from nu I DLU OHOn 70o up; glazed, complete, from $1.60 up. Second-hand, as good as new, com- plete, at $1.25 and $1.00 each. CI AC5 New. American, 60 sq. ft. to the box. VLHOO 10x12, at $1.75. 10x12, 12x12, B double, at $2.40. 12114,12x16,12x20,14x14, 14x16, 14x20, 16x16, 16x18 B double, at $2.60. 16x20, B double, at $8.80 16x24, B double, at $2.95. 10x12, single, at $1.70. Old 10x12, single, at $1.40. RADIATORS steam, as gocd as new, 15o per pipe. Write tor our prices on Cull Cypres* Building Malarial, Venlllaling Apparatus, Oil, White Lead, Pully, Paint, etc. lETROPOLITAN JATERIAL CO. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y. I^ease mention the A merican Florist when writing. M! LYANS IMPROVED APPAMATifS \ WRITt FOR ILLUSTRATLD t-ATALOCUE QyAK£R arrmcamfwom. I ■<'-<^-*'-r»-»^ RICHMOND. INtt Please mention the American Florist zvhen writing. Quality Invariably the Best that Can Be Produced. A. DIETSCH COMPANY, p.<.««ees 615-621 Sheffield Ave., CHICAGOrlLL. GREENHOUSE MATERIAL? The Best Quality and Work Guaranteed. CYPRESS SASH BARS Absolutely clear, sun dried; cut to exact sizes. TENN. RED CEDAR POSTS In lengths as wanted. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES Economical and lasting. Coming Into general use. HOT-BED SASH and FRAMES Y&rlous styles and sizes. Beady for prompt shipment. VENTILATING APPARATUS It works like a charm. PIPE,FITTINGS, GUTTERS,GLASS And all supplies needed in new or reconstruction work. Get our Estimates, Plans and Suggestions on Structures Proposed. Illustrated Catalogue sent postpaid. FOLEY MFG. CO., 471 w. 22nd St.. CHICAGO. CHEAPEST AND BEST. If you doubt it try them and be convinced. Send for descriptive price circular. J. D. Carmody, Evansville, Ind. SHEEP MANURE Dtied, Unpulverized and Pulverized, — WKITB POB PBICTS. MONTANA FERTILIZER CO.. Elgin, III. ABSOLUTELY PURE PLANT FOOD Blatohlord's Plant Grower and Land Renovator, 82.75 per 109 lbs. BLATCHFORD'S CALF MEAL CO.. Waukegan, III. 111-125 Blackhawk St| Cor. Hawthorne Ave. ei^iCAGd.iLu Please mention the A merican Florist when writinZ' eARLAND'S BUTTERS WILL KEEP SNOW AND ICE OFF YOUR GLASS. DES PLAINES. ILL. SEND FOR CATALOQUB. '^'^^^■-^■^■-■^^■-^'-v-y-^'-'-^^'-^^^"*'^ A merizan of our Gutter is on Exhibition at the Chicago Flower Growers' Market. <68 The American Florist. Aug. s. Index to Advertisers. —Ady rates ii Altken Mark 54 Amer'n Blower Co.. IV AmllngE C 49 Andorra Nurseries. 66 AngeimuellerGeoH. . 50 Aschmann Godfrey. 53 Atlanta Floral Co... 52 Bassett & Wash- burn 49 Baur Floral Co 57 Baumann L & Co . . . 6i Beayen EA 47 BjokertWC II Benthey-CoatBWorth Co 49 BerkeGeoH 52 Bsming H G 50 BertennannBros Co. 5'2 Berry A A Seed Co... JI BindekuDBt-Verlag.. 4/ Blatohford'B Calf Meal Co 67 Black ChaB 59 BlaokistoneZ D 52 BoddingtonAT 11 iBragueX B 48 Braidwood J B 51 Brant D Wood 49 Braslan Seed Co 54 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 53 BruES H N II Buoklev W TUo.... b3 Budlong J A 49 62 Burnham-Hitchings- PiersonCo IV Burpee W A *Co... 11 Byer Bros 63 Byer Floral Co 63 ■ Caldwell the Woods- xnaa Co 47 Carmody JD 67 Ohioago Car Co 59 Obioago House Wrecking Co 67 Olevel'ndCutFloCo. 50 'Clipper Lawn Mower Oo 65 ■Coles WW 62 ■ Collins ThoS. . , 47 Conard Efficient* and Economical for Greenhouse'Requirements Send for Latest. Catalosues Gurney Heater Mfg. Co. N. Y. Branch, 1 1 1 Fifth Ave. New York 74 Frdnklin Street. BOSTON D IJC A TTKT/^ A T\T\ A T> A T'TTC installed in any part o( country, or material flEAlllMti ^iJiJ_/\£^/^ J[ \^ 3 furnished with plans. Specify the Boiler JOHNSTON HEATING COMPANVrii33^Br^.'"w'aV"N'Ew°YORK. Eureka Greenhouses.... THE BEST AND LOWEST IN PRICE. ^^^^^^,^^^1^, photographs and plain directions so tiiat any person can pttt them up. DILLON GREENHOUSE IWFQ., CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. Please mention the American Florist when writino Use ^ our Patent IRON BENCH FITTINGS and Roof Supports. IMPROVEI I it» JENNINGS JJRON GUTTER. Improved Vaporizing Pans VENTIUTINB For Tobaeoo Extracts, Elo. Sand for Circulars. ^^^^^^^^^^^^ DILLER, GISKEY & CO., aENNTNal eTorHERs. IPPABATUS, S. W. Cor. SUth and Berk sis., I**I¥I*.A.r>Kl^r»Bri.i^. ^^^^^^— ^^^ ^t^^^k ^fc^L^-^^p^^p^^H^^^^fc.^* ^^r^^f^^^^^^^r^^r^^^^ ^ ^ 1^ ^ ^ jfc j^ ^fc — ^ ■ - .^ ■■■ _ ^ ^^^^^^^^r^^r^^t^^t^^ ^^^^t^to^M^^^b^te^A ^fe^^^M^^^A^to^^p^ ^^^fr^^^^^b^^^k^^ ^fe^^^^^^^^^fr^^^^ ^fe^fr^b^b ^^^^^ft Furman Boilers for Greenhouse Heating "Valuable Catalogue on Modern Steam and Hot Water Heating, , mailed free upon request. Address The Herendeen ManuEacturlnit Company. Dept. Am., Geneva* N. Y. 39 Cortlandt St., NEW YORK. 39 Oliver St., BOSTON. FURMAN BOILERS have been awarded Certificate of Merit at Five different Florists' Conventions. They have a record of 20 years. Over 25,000 in use. Sellind Agents: EDWARD S. DEAN, Bloomington, flL E. K. BARR, La Crosse, Wis. JAS. SPEAR, S. &L H. CO., 1014 Market St., PHILADELPHIA. igos. The American Florist, 69 Ready Reference Advertising. ADVERTISEMENTS IN THIS DEPARTMENT JO CENTS PER LINE, CASH WITH ORDER. COPY MUST REACH US MONDAY OF THE WEEK IN WHICH IT IS TO APPEAR Plants, Cuttings, Nursery Stock. Adiantum — Cuneatum, 4-ln., 12c each. God- frey Aschmann. 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Alternantheras — Alternantheras, red and yel- low, $2 pel- 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, O. Antirrhinum — Assorted colors, 2%-in., $2 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. AcLuilegia — Assorted varieties, 2^-in., $3 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Araucaria — Bxcelsa; 10-12-in., 2 yr., 3 tiers, 50e each; 12-14-in., 2 yr., 3 to 4 tiers, 60c; 14-16-in., 3 yi-.. 3 to 4 tiers, 75c; 18-20-in., 3 vr., 4 to 5 tiers, $1; A. compacta robusta, 4 sizes. *1.25, $1.50, $1.75 and $2; A. Glauca, $1. $1.25 and $1.50 each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 O nta rio St., Philadelphia. Areca— Lutescens, 5%-e-in. pot, 25-30-in. high, 40c to 50c each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Areca — Lutescens, 5%-6-in. pot, 25-30-ln. high, 40c to 50c each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Asparagus— Ready to shift, 2,000 2-in., $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Asparagus — A. plumosus ■ nanus from flats ready for 2V4-ln. pots, $12 per 1,000; Spren- geri, $10 per 1,000; field grown plumosus. $40 per 1,000; 5,000 or more at $35 per 1,000. Yalaha Conservatories, Yalaha. Lake Co., Fla. Asparagus — A. plumosus and Sprengeri, 2%- _ In., $2.50 per 100; 3-in., $5. Ludvig Mos- baek, Oharga, 111. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus, 3-in., $5 per lOO. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Asparagus — A. plumosus, 2-in., $2 per 100, SIS per 1,000; A. Sprengeri seedlings, 50c per 100, $4.50 per 1,000. W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield, HI. Asparagus — A. plumosus, 4-in., $10 per 100; A. Sprengeri, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Bentzen Floral Co.. St. Louis. Mo. Asparagus — Plumosus nauus, 2-in., $5 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila- delphia^ Asparagus — A. plumo^s, 3-in. pots, $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus, Northern greenhouse grown seed, 100 seeds, 60c; 250 seeds, $1.15; 1,000 seeds, $4. Southern green- house grown. 1,000 seeds, $2.50; 5,000 seeds, $10. A. plumosus robustus, 100 seeds, $1; 1,000 seeds, $9. Decumbens, 100 seeds, 60c; 1,000 seeds, $4. Comorensis, 100 seeds, $1; 1.000 seeds, $7.50. Cash discount 2 per cent. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Asparagus— Ready to shift, 2.000 2-in., $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000. Brie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Asparagus — 2-in.,. A. plumosus nauus, A. Sprengeri, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Asparagus — A. plumosus, 2-in,, $3.50 to $6 per 100; 3-in., $6 to $S; 4-in., $12.50 to $15; 5-in., $25 to $35;; 6-in.. $40 to $50; A. Spren- jgeri, 2-in., $2.50 to $3.50 per 100; 3-in., $4 to $5; 4-in., $10 to $12.50; 5-in., $25 to $35j 6-in., $35 to $50. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, HI. Asparagus — A. $15 per 1,000; 412.50 per 1,000, Sprengeri, 2-in., $2 per 100, smaller . size, $1.50 per 100, A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Fa. Asparagus — A. $15 per 1,000; $12.50 per 1.000; 1,000; plumosus, deflexus, 5 per ter. Pa. Sprengeri, 2-in., $3 per 100, smaller size, $1.50 per 100, robustus, $5 per 100, $40 per $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; 100. A. M. Herr, Lancaa- Asparagus — A. plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $1 per doz.. $8 per 100: 4-ln., $1.50 per doz., $12 per 100; A. Sprengeri, 4-in., $1.28 per doz., $10 per 100; 6-in., $2 per doz.. $16 per 100. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., 1657 Buck- ingbam Place. Chicago. Asparagus — Sprengeri; 1.000 seedlings, 50e per 100; 40O 3-in., $5 per 100; 400 4-in., $8 per 100. Vaughan & Sperry, 60 Wabash ave., Chicago. Bedding Stock — Dracsena lad., 3, 4 and 5-in., .$5, $10 and $25 per 100; geraniums, S. A. Nutt, Castellane, J. Doyle, Perkins, single and double Gen. Grant, La Favorite. Mme. Salleroi, 2-in., $2.50 per 100; 3-in., $5; Vinca var.. 2-in., $2 per 100; Rex begonia, 2 and 2%-in., $5 per 100. Geo. ' M. Emmans Newton. N. J. Bedding Stock — Geraniums, coleus and gen- eral bedding stock, in large quantities. L. H. Foster Estate, Dorchester, Mass. Begonias — Ready for 4-in. pots; Gloirc de Lorraine, $15 per 100; Turntord Hall, $25 per 100. J. A. Peterson. W estwood. Cincinnati, O . Begonias — Gloire de Lorraine, strong plants ready for 4-in. pots, $15 per 100; 3-in. plants, $25 per 100; 4-in., $40 per 100; Begonia Turn- ford Hall, $25 per 100. J. A. Peterson, West- wood. Cincinnati, 0. Begonias — Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, 2^- In., $2 per doz., $15 per 100, $140 per 1,000; 3-in., $3.50 per doz., $25 per 100, $200 per 3,000; Light Pink Lorraine, 2^-in., $2 per doz., $15 per 100, $140 per 1,000; 3-in., $3.50 per doz., $25 per 100, $200 per 1,000; Begonia Turnford Hall, 3-in., 30c each, $3.25 per doz., $25 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. Begonias — Louis Van Houtte Pere, Ghent, Belgium. Begonia — Gloire de Lorraine. 2%-in. pots, $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; $140 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Cacti — Fine Mexican, all kinds. Catalogue free. J. Balme & Co., Mexico City, Mex. Carnations — Field grown, well shaped, stocky plants, no stem rot, ready now. Price per 100: Lawson, $5; Queen Louise, $5; Joost, $5; Morniug Glory, $4; Enchantress, $7. Cash please. Murphysboro Greenhouses, Murpbysboro, 111. Carnations — 5,000 good, field grown plants, commercial varieties. Miami Floral Co., Miami. 0. Carnations — Field grown plants; fine stock. Ready now. 100 1000 100 1000 Lawson ..- $5 $45 Mrs.Hig'b'ham.$4 $35 G. Angel 4 35 White Cloud . 5 40 Morning Glory . . 4 35 Flora Hill ... 5 40 Wietor Bros. 51 Wabash Aye.. Chicago. Carnations — For fall delivery, in best varie- ties^ Carnations — Lawson, Joost, Norway, Prosper- ity, Crane and Armazindy, $5 per 100. W. H. Gullett & Sons, Lincoln, 111. Carnations — Field grown, Peru and Floriana, $5 per 100. W. W. Coles, Kokomo. Ind. Carnations — Carnation Robert Craig (scarlet), 1006, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. J. D. Thomp- son CJarnationCo^^^ Carnations — F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fay- ette. Ind. Carnation — Hannah Hobart; delivery com- mencing Jan. 1, 1906; $3 per doz.; $15 per 100; $120 per 1,000. John H. Sievers & Co., 1251 Chestnut St.. San Francisco, Cal. Carnation — Carnation Candace, $2 per doz., $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. Dissemination 1906. Indianapolis Flower & Plant Co., and John Hartje. Indianapolis, Ind. Carnations — Red sport, Christmas "Holly ber- rv" carnation. A. B. Davis & Son, Parcell- villR. Va. Carnations — Lawson, Joost, Norway, Pros- perity, Crane and Armazindy, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000. W. H. Gullett & Sons., Lincoln, 111. Carnation — "Fiancee," field grown plants, $15 per 100, $125 per 1,000. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. Carnations— 500 Nelson, $6 per 100; 1,000 Queen Louise, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; 2,000 Murphy's White, $4 per 100, $40 per 1,000; 600 Flora Hill. $5 per 100; 450 Prosperity, $5 per 100; 800 Ethel Crocker, $3 per 100; 2,000 Fran- cis Joost, $40 per 1,000. Ready Aug. 15. G. Hanson, 1025 S. Cameron St., Harrisburg, Pa. Carnations — My Maryland, Jessica, delivery 1906, $2.50 per doz., $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., and H^ Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md. Carnations — Field grown, Lawson, Glacier, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; Enchantress, $7 per 100, $65 per 1,000; Peru, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Ell CrnsK. Grand Rapids. Mich. Carnations — Field grown, clean, healthy stock ready to plant; Enchantress, Nelson, $5 per 100; Prosperity, Queen Louise, $4 per 100: for later, Lawson, Estelle, Bountiful. Henry Baer, R. F. I). No. 3. Peoria, 111. Christmas Peppers— 2i4-in., $2 per 100, C. R. Hills. G rand Rapids, Mich. Clirysanthemuma — In best varieties. Wood Bros..- Fi.shkill. N. Y. Chrysanthemums — From pots, $2 per 100, $5 for 300, our selection, good varieties; rooted cuttings, $9 per 1.000 in the flowering kinds, Ivory, Bonnafllon, Maud Dean, P. Rose, Apple- ton and others; every one soft and will make good plants; 3,000 for $25. We guarantee to please. Coolldge Bros., So. Sudbury, Mass. Chrysanthemums — 2-in. stock at $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000: H, A. Parr. Mrs. J. Jones, Pink Elkshorn, Lavender Queen, Violet Rose, Monarch of Ostrich Plumes, Mrs. J. G. Whilldlu, Evangeline, Mrs. W. McTwombley, Achilles, Mme. Payne, Yanarlva, Mile, de Bor- deaux, Wlllowbrook, R. E. Richardson, G. of Pacific, R. D. Carte, Dr. W. A. Wakely, Lady Harriot, R. H. Pierson, Katherine Loheman, Puritan, Lady Fitzwygram, Belle of Castle- wood, Mrs. E. Buettner, Monrovia, Kentucky, W, Queen. Capt. Gridley, Calvat, Eda Prass, Kate Brown, M, Henderson, Estelle, Adele, P. Ivory, Mrs. S. T. Murdock, G. Gracious, Mrs. Gov. Fifer, Vicar of Leatherhead, M. Hill, Shawmut, Mrs. J. J. Glessner; the following at $2 per 100: W. Duckham, T. Eaton, Shilowa, M, Lamond, Mrs. Perrin, Le Springe, B. Beau- ty, Mrs. F. J. Taggart, Baden Powell. Reeser Floral Co., Urbana, O. Chrysanthemums — Charles H. Totty, Madison, N, J. Chrysanthemums — Best standard varieties. Nathan Smith & Son. Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemums — Surplus stock. Yellow: 100 October Sunshine, 100 Yellow Mayflower, 50 Major Bonnaffon; white, 200 W. Bonnaffon, 200 Robinson, 300 Estelle, 200 W. Mayflower, 200 Kalb, 100 Wanamaker, 50 W. Ivory; pink, 400 Wm. Duckham; red, 500 Black Hawk, 1,000 Oakland, 1,000 M. P. Ijabbe. Wietor Bros., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Chrysanthemums — 2 and 2^-in., $2.50 per 100, $22 per 1,000; Appleton, Bonnaffon, Etherington, Shaw, Kalb, Wlllowbrook, Mon- rovia, Kimberly, Prima, Nagoya, Plumridge, Shrimpton, Quito, Xeno, Robinson, Eaton, Whilldin, Parr, Morel and others; R. C, of above varieties, $1..50 per 100, $12 per 1,000. New varieties: Emily Mileham, Merstham Yel- low, Mrs. W. Duckham, 2-in., $3 per doz., $20 per 100; Bnguehard. Hopetoun, Leila, Fii- kins, A. Beauty, Cobbold, 2-in., $3.50 per 100; Majestic, Adelia, Red Duckham, 2-in., $10 per 100. Poeblmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, HI. Celestial Peppers— 2y2-in., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Garfield Park Flower Co., 1688 W. Madison St., Chicago. Cineraria — Plants, 2%-in. pots, $3.50 per 100; 3-in., $5. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Cmeraria — September delivery, $2 per 100.. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Cinerarias — Delivery about Aug. 16. C. R. Hills. Grand Rapids, Mich. Cocos — Weddelliana, 3-in., 15c each. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 gntario St.. Philadelphia. Cyclamen— 2y, and 3-in., $6 and $10 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin. 111. Cyclamen — Giganteum strain: seed taken from selected flowers and well built stock only. None better. Twice transplanted, $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000; 3-ln., $7 per 100; $65 per 1,000. Seed of above strain new crop, $6 per 1,000. C. Winterlch. Defiance. O. Cyclamen — Splendens giganteum hybrids, five true colors, 2y2-in. pots, $5 per 100: $45 per 1.000. Paul Mader. E. Stroudsburg, Pa. Daisies — Shasta daisies, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Dracffinas — In large quantities. L. H. Foster Estate. Dorchester. Mass. Exotics — Palms, orchids, bay trees, etc. Ju- llus Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N, J. Ferns — Jardiniere ferns, seedlings, good strong, healthy stock in variety only. Now ready for potting. Two or more plants in each clump. By mail, $1.60 per 100 clumps; $10 per 1,000 f. 0. b. by express. Cash with order. C. Soltau. 199 Grant Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Ferns — Boston, 6-ln., 60c each; 7-in., 76e; 8-ln., $1. W. H. Gullett & Sons, Lincoln. 111. Ferns — Boston, 6-ln., 30e, 36c and 40c each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila- delphia^^ ^ Ferns — Boston ferns, 6-ln., 30c each. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton. N. J. Ferns — Boston ferns in large quantities. L. H. Foster Estate. Dorchester. Mass. Ferns — Nephrolepis Piersoni, all sizes, prices from 75c each; $9 per doz.; $50 per 100, up to $2, $3. $5 and, $7.50 each. F. B. Pierson Co., Tarrytown. N. Y. Ferns — Adiantum Croweanum, strong plants from 3-in. pots, $2.50 per doz.; $15 per 100; $125 per 1.000. Wm. F. Kasting, 387 Ellicott St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Ferns — Nephrolepis Scotii, 2i4-in., $2 per doz., $15 per 100, $125 per 1,000. John Scott, Keap St. Greenhouses, Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns — 5-in., from bench. $3 per doz.; $25 per 100; larger sizes up to $3 each. Geo. Witt- bold Co., 1659 Buckingham place, Chicago. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 70 The American Florist. A^g- 5. Ficus — Elastica. 4-in., 25c 5-5%-in., 30-40C. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila- delphia^ ^ Fenifi — Boston and Piersoni ferns, large speci- mens. $24 to $36 per doz. J. A. Peterson, Westwood. Cincinnati, 0. Ferns — Boston, 2ya-in., $5 per lOO; 3-in., SlOj 4-in., $15; 5-ln., $25 to $35; 6-in., $40 to $50; 7-in., $60 to $75; 8-in., $1 to $1.50 each; 10- m., $2 to $3 each; Piersoni. 2y.-in., $T.50 per 10&; 3-in., $12.50; 4-in.. $25; 5-in., $50; 6-in.j $75; specimen plants, $2.50 to $5 each; Scottii, 2-in., $10 per luO; 21/2-in.. $12.50; 3-in., $25; 4-in., $50; new Nephrolepis Barrowsil, 2-in., $25 per 100; 3-in., $50. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Ferns— 214-in. pots, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Garfield Park Flower Co., 1688 W. Madison St., Chicago. . Forget-me-nots — Field clumps, R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. per 100. C. Geraniums — Bruanti, Centaure, Ctess. de Har- court, Gloire de France, J. Viaud, Mme. Bar- ney, Mme. Cauovas, Mme. Cbarotte, Mme. Jaulin. Mme. Landry, Miss F. Perkins, Miss Kendell. S. A. Nutt, Grandville, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Queen of the West, $2 per 100; Jean de La Brete, Madonna, Mar. de Castellane, $3 per 100; M. Jolly de BammevlUe, $4 per 100; 50 of each of the above, $18; 25 of each, $10. B. Vincent, Jr., & Son, White Marsh, Md. Geraniums — From 2-in. pots; A. Ricard, B. Poitevine. Bruanti, Centaure, Gloire de France, La Favorite, La Pilote, Le Cid. Mme. Char- lotte. Mme. Jaulin. Mme. Landry. Mar. de Montmort, Miss F. Perkins, S. A. Nutt. $2 per 100; Jean de La Brete, Mar. de Castellane, T. Mechan, $3 per 100; Bertha de Presilly. M. Jolly de Bammeville, $4 per 100; E. H. Frego, $5 per 100. Fifty of each variety, $20. R. Vincent. Jr. & Son. White Marsh. Md. Geraniums — R. C, $10 and $12.50 per 1.000, September delivery. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums — Bruanti. scarlet, 2%-in., $1.50 per 100, $14 per 1,000. W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield. 111. Hollyhocks — Choice collection. Byer Floral Co.. Sbippensburg. Pa. Hydrangea — Otaksa, field-grown, $10, $12 and $15 per 100; pot-grown, 6 to 9-ln. pots, 30 to SilG each. Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Ipomoea Noctiflora — 2y2-in. pots $5 per 100, 3-in. pots, $7 per 100; 4-ln. pots, $10 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phlladel- phla. Ivy — German, 2-in., $2.50 per 100; English, vines, $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Japanese Plants — Tiny plants in 2 and 3-in. Japanese pots, $15, $20 and $25 per 100. Hln- ode Florist Co., Woodside, N. Y., and Whlte- Btone. L. I.. N. Y. Jerusalem Cherries — Pot grown, 4-in., ready for shift, very bushy, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. T. N. Yates & Co., Mt. Airy, Philadelphia. Orchids — Caltleya Schroederae. C. Trlauae, C. gigas, C. Warnerl, C. Dowiana. Lager & Hnrrell. Summit . N. J. Orchids — Largest growers, importers, export- ers and hybridists in the world. Sander, St. Albans. England. Falms — Kentia Bel., fine 3-in., 10-15-in. high, 5-« Iva.. $10 per 100. T. N. Yates & Co., Mt. Airy. Philadelphia. Falms — Made up Keutia palms, in 8 to 9-!n. pots, $3 to $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, New- tou. N. J. Falms — In large quantities. L. H. Foster Estate. Dorches ter. Mass. Falms, Etc. — Growers and Importers, palma and ferns; decorative plants, Geo. Wlttbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Falms — Kentia Belmoreana, 5-in., 6-7- Ivs., 18-20 in.. $6 per doz., $50 per 100; 5-in., 6-7 Ivs., 20-22 in., .$9 per doz.. $75 per 100: 6-in., 6 Ivs., 22-26 in., $1 each. $12 per doz.; 6-in., 6-7 Ivs., 26-28 in.. $1.25 each, $15 per doz.; 6-in., 6-7 Ivs., 30-32 in.. $1.50 each, $18 per doz.; 7-in., 6-7 Ivs.. 34-36 in.. $2.50 each, $30 per doz.; S-in.. 6-7 Ivs.. 36-40 in., $3 each; 9-in., 6-7 Ivs., 42-48 in.. $5 each; Kentia Forsteriana, made-up plants, 4 plants in pot; 7-in., 32 in. high, $2 each; S-in.. 36 in. high. $2.50 each; S-in., 42 in. high. .$3.50 each; 10-in.. 4S-54 in. high, $5 each; 10-in.. 60-in. high. $6.50 each; 12-in. tub. 5-6 ft. high, $12..50 each; 12-in. tub. 6-7 ft. high, $15 each. Joseph Heacock, Wyncote. Pa. Falms — Cheap, per 100, Latania Bor., 2-in. pots, seed leaves. $3 per 100; 3-in., 15 to 18- in... 3 chr. Ivs., $12; 5-in., IS to 20-in., 3 to 4 chr. Ivs.. $15; 5-in., 20 to 24-in., 4 chr, Ivs., $20. Kentia Bel., 2y2-in. pots, 6 to 8-in., 2 to 3 Ivs., $10; 3-in., 8 to 10-in.. 3 to 4 Ivs., $12.50. Sherman Nursery Co.. Charles City, la. Falms, Etc. — Palms, ferns and decorative plants. John Burton. Assignee for Robert Craig & Son. Market and 49th Sts.. Philadelphia. Falms, Etc. — Palms, ferns, and decorative plants. R. Dreyer. Woodside. L. I.. N. Y. Falms — Latania Bor.. 3-in.. 1-2 chr. leaves. $4 per 100. $35 per 1,000, $300 for 10,000. The Exotic Nurseries, Dayton, O. Falms — Louis Van Houtte Pere, Ghent, Bel- gium^ Fandanus — Veitchii, 34-36-in. high, $30 per doz. J. A. Peterson. Westwood. Cincinnati, O. Frimroses^Chinese and P. obconica ready Aug. 20. $2 per 100; P. Forbesi, $2 per 100; P. floribunda, yellow, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cun- ningham. Delaware, O. Frimroses — P. obconica grandiflora, fringed alba and rosea, P. Forbesi, 2-in., 2c; P. For- besi seedlings, 75c per 100. Byer Floral Co., Sbippensburg, Pa. Primroses — Chinese, 2H-in., $4 per 100; 3- in., $7.50. Geo. A. Euhl, Pekin, 111. Primroses — P. Chinensis, P. obconica, P. grandlfiora, P. rosea and P. fimbrlata, 2^-in., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; P. Forbesi, 2^-in., $2.50 per 100. Garfield Park Flower Co., 1688 W. Madison St.. Chicago. Primulas — About August 10; all varieties; 21/i-in., $2 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. bhaplB — Rhapis 5 to 15 shoots, 50c each. Hinode Florist Co., Woodside, N. Y., and Whltestone, L. !., N. Y. Richardias — E. Y. Teas. Centervllle. Ind. Roses — La Detroit, Chateuay and Sunrise, 3-ln., $5 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Roses — From 3-In. pots in best varieties. Wood Bros., Fishkin, N. Y. Roses — All leading American and European varieties. DIngee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Roses — Bride and Bridesmaid, 4-In., $4.50 per 100; MacArthur, 4-In., $10 per 100; good, clean, healthy stock ready for Immediate shipment. Cash with order. Robert M. Schultz, Rosedale Greenhouses, Madison. N. J. Roses — Bride and Bridesmaid, 2^ and 4-ln. pots, own and grafted roots. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. Roses — Young stock of roses ready to ship; from 2-in. pots; Bride, $3 per 100, $25 . per 1,000; Bridesmaid, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Meteor, $4 per 100. $30 per 1,000; Golden Gate, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Chatenay, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Kaiserin, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Wietor Brothers, 51 Wabash Ave.. Chi cago. Roses — Bride and Bridesmaid, 3-in., $3.50 per 100; A. Beauty, $4.50 per 100. D. Wood Brant, W. Peterson and N. 4Sth Aves., Chicago. Roses — A complete list of all the forcing varieties, both new and old. John N. May, Summit. N. J. Roses — Field grown and for forcing. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. Y. Roses — Chatenay, Bridesmaid, G. Gate, Uncle John, 2H-in., $3.50 per 100; 3%-in., $5 per 100; Liberty, 3%-iu., 500 at $10 per 100. Poehl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Roses — 60,000 grafted roses for forcing; Lib- erty, 3H-in. pots, $18 per 100; Bride, Brides- maid, G. Gate, Kaiserin, 3%-in. pots, $15 per 100, $145 per 1,000; 20,000 own root roses, 3-In. pots; Sunrise, $9 per 100; Bride, Brides- maid, Perle, Kaiserin, $7 per 100. J. L. Dil- . Ion. Bloomsburg. Pa. Roses — A. Beauty, La Detroit, 3^-in., $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Rosalind Orr English^ 3y,-in., $25 per 100, $200 per 1,000; Max von Herresdorter, Ideal, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Bridesmaid, 3-in., $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000; Wm. Askew, 2%-in., $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Sunrise, 2i4-in., $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000; Uncle John, 2%-in., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; A. Beauty bench plants, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 51 Wabash ave., Chicago. Roses — 100,000 grown annually for the trade. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Roses — A. Beauty, 2V&-in. pots repotted from 2-in., $50 per 1,000. John Burton, Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia. Roses— 2.500 Bride, 3 to 3%-in.. 1,500 Bridesmaid. $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; 100 each of Bride and Bridesmaid, 4-in., $8 per 100. W. F. Kastlng, 383-87 BUicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Roses — Kaiserin, 2 and 3-in., Woottons, 2 and 3-in.; Perle. 2-in.; La Detroit. 2 and 3-in.; Chatenay. Uncle John and others. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin. HI. Roses — Bride and Bridesmaid, 3-in., $3.50 per 100. D. Wood Brant, W. Peterson and N. 48th Ayes.. Chicago. Roses — Choice rose stock, Killaruej;, Bride and Bridesmaid from 21^-10. and 3i^-in. pots. John Young. 51 W. 28th St.. N. Y. Roses — Bride, Bridesmaids, and Meteor, 2^- In., $20 per 1,000; 3-in., $30. Lake View Rose Gardens. Jamestown. N. Y. Roses — The following at $15 per 1.000: Cor- nelia Cook, Mme. Margottln. Snowflake, W. Rambler, M. Washington. Baltimore Belle, Y. Rambler, P. Rambler, Catherine Mermet. C. Soupert. White NIel. Mile. F. Kruger, Marie Van Houtte. Marie Guillott, pink Maman Cochet, white Maman Cochet: the following at $2 per 100: Kaiserin, Aug. Victoria, pink La France, Crimson Rambler, Bride, Bridesmaid, Reesser Floral Co., Urbana, O. Roses — Two-yr.-old plants, 4-in.; 2,000- Bridesmaid. 1,000 Bride, $8 per 100, $75 per 1.000. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Roses — 60,000 grafted roses for forclug; Lib- erty, 3%-In. pots, $18 per 100; Bridesmaid, G. Gate, Kaiserin, 3%-ln. pots, $16 per luo, $146- per 1,000; 20,000 own root roses, 3-in. pots; Sunrise, $9 per 100; Bride, Bridesmaid, Perle, Kaiserin, $7 per 100. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Roses — 1%-in. stock; Bridesmaid, Bride, Ivory, G. Gate, Meteor, $3 per 100, $25 per l.OOO. The Exotic Nurseries, Dayton, O. Rcses — Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor, 3-in.,* $5 per 100, $25 per 1,000; G. Gate and Perle, .$4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. W. H. GuUett & Sous, Lincoln. 111. Smilax— 2-in., $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000. Miami Floral Co.. Miami,, O. Smilax— 214-in., $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Smilax — Plants from 2^-in. pots; $1.25 per 100, $12 per 1,000. W. T. Buckley Co., Sprlug- fl eld. 111. Smilax — lu best varieties. Wood Bros., Fish- kill. N. Y. Smilax— In IVi-ya. pots, $2 per lOO. Gar- field Park Flower Co., 1688 W. Madison St., Chicago. Smilax — 2-in., $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kan. Smilax — tine plants, 214-in. pots, $1.25 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware. O. . Smilax — Well grown, any quantity, $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1,000; 150,000 to select order from. A. M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. Umbrella Plants — 2iiin., $2.50 per 100; 4-Iu., $6. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Vinca — 2J4-ln., $1.50 per 100; 2V-:X JULES ELIE PEONIES AT PETERSON'S NURSERY, CHICAGO. QUERIES. Chrysanthemums— Lilies. Ed. American Florist : What varieties of chrysanthemums can I depend upon having in flower for Christmas? What shall I do with Lilium Harrisii to have them in flower for Christmas and also some for Easter? Anxious Beginner. To be able to depend on having chry- santhemums in a presentable shape at Christmas, the growing period of the plants should be prolonged as long as possible and the terminal buds taken about October i. To follow this out give plenty of water and keep a closer temperature at night. This will prevent the wood from ripening up as fast as usual and throws the bud late in form- ing. The following is a list of varieties suitable for this purpose : White, Yana- riva, W. H. Chadwick, White Bonnaf- fon; pink, John Burton, Maud Dean; yellow, H. W. Buckbee, Goldmine. To be able to have Lilium Harrisii in flower for Christmas, obtain well ripened 7-9-inch bulbs during this month; pot them up into 5-inch pots well drained and place them in a cool, shaded frame outside or in a basement. Very little water should be given until upon exam- ination the roots are found to be sprout- ing, then they can take more ; but not al any time must they become dust dry or the bulbs will suffer. As soon as the growth makes its appearance up through the soil, set them in a light, airy house and keep them free of green fly by fre- quent fumigations. As the season ad- vances, gradually give them a higher night temperature, raising it up so that by the time the buds are plainly visible the plants will be able to stand a night must be made for this to get them for Christmas. For Easter, bulbs started as late as November and as soon as growth com- mences given a night temperature of 54- 56° generally will come about right, un- less it is an early Easter, then more heat must be given them. The buds should be showing about six weeks be- fore the time they are wanted. If not, forcing will have to be resorted to; but they will not need as high a temperature as at Christmas time to get them in. C. W. Johnson. THE VIOLET. Cultural notes. Presuming that violets are all planted and that the plants were all in good healthy condition when benched, they are now making a quick, healthy growth, and from now on, if one would have the proper size crop and high grade blooms, they must not be allowed to suffer a check for a moment. If the plants are doing well, the weeds are in 'evidence, and must not only be kept down, but the soil between the plants must be kept stirred, as it opens the pores of the soil, letting in air to the roots and tend- ing to keep the soil pure and sweet. By all means, do not allow a green scum to cover the top of the soil, as is fre- quently done, even in well conducted establishments. Now is the time to give plenty of water, then allow the soil to thoroughly dry out, and repeat the operation. A day before watering, it would be well, if the surface of the soil could be quickly gone over with a hand rake, lightly stir- ring, as it helps give vigor to thcgrowth. Ventilation must be strictly attended to. Do not simply open the sash and leave them open, but if it shows signs of rain, look to your ventilation instantly and lower them from the wind side, so that the rain can't be blown over or reach the plants. This driving rain, or mist, ■ particularly in hot, muggy weather, is what gives them a fine dose of spot, which from a grower's standpoint is the most disastrous calamity that can befall his plants. Another caution, and the danger to be averted is second only to the spot, is the little black fly. Don't wait for their appearance, but get right after them. Smoke the houses every con- venient opportunity, once at least, but A twice a week will be better, not neces- sarily a great heavy smoke, but rather a light one, and often. Then, as the plants continue their growth remove all dead and decayed leaves and runners and you will insure strong, large crowns capable of producing an abundant crop. Geo. F. Ckabb. FIELD OF PEONY (From photo supplied by J. F. Ros^ L'ESPERANCE. lenfleld, West Point, Xeb.) .76 The American Florist. Aug. 12, THE ROSE. Diseased American Beauty. Ed. American Florist:— I have a house of j'oung American Beauty roses which started nicely from the time they were planted, but are now badly affected with black spots. The plants were set in about June 24 when they were not entirely free from spider and mildew. Both of these are now removed and the leaves they had then are nearly all gone. The house is ven- tilated freely day and night and syring- ing is always done in the forenoon. Along the gutter the water drips in during the summer when raining and keeps the side beds constantly moist. Would like to know the cause of the black spots and how I may check same. , . H. L. L. From the conditions as stated above by "H. L. L.," I am inclined to believe that the drip from the gutter is causing more than half the trouble he is having with the black spot. Then, to make these conditions more favorable to black spot, the young plants were affected with red spider and mildew. Perhaps in ridding the plants of spider it was necessary to syringe heavily. This combined with the drip from the gutter undoubtedly has, caused , the trouble. The black spot, easily spreads from one plant to another. In order to check it, "H. L. L." shov.ld place a small gutter where it will carry off the drip and the walks should be kept , clean and dry, dusting them .frequently with air-slaked lime. Keep the spotted foliage carefully picked from the plants. and soil, and if the drip can be stopped, the .soil should then be run on the dry side until the plants have made new foliage. Virgin sulphur applied to the plants with a sulphur blower, particularly during a damp spell of weather, will help very much in keeping the foliage free from moisture. I am sure that as soon as "H. L. L." can get the house in a con- dition where the soil and atmosphere can be kept drier, and more under con- trol, the condition of his plants will be very much improved in a few weeks. Dlsbuddins: for Continuous Cuttlns:. Within a few days, there will be a great gathering of growers at our national capital, attending the florists' convention — growers of roses, carna- tions, palms, ferns, chrysanthemums and plants of every description. The small grower will be there, also the grower with several hundred thousand feet of glass, both looking for recreation and a general good time, combined with business interests. At the conventions we always see something or get an idea here and there, that we can carry home with us and use advantageously. Models of the modern greenhouses, ven- tilating apparatus, boilers, in fact, any- thing pertaining to the florist's business, from a box of toothpicks to a return tubukr boiler, will be there, with some one to describe each thing in detail. Aside from this, one will be in Wash- ington, a beautiful city where an educa- tion c?n be obtained through sightsee- ing alone. The Washington people are noted for their hospitality and we should all strive to take advantage of this opportimity to make this convention "hummer" and a record breaker in attendance. To those who have never visited Washington there is a treat in store for them when they do. But what has this to do with rose notes? Con.5iderabie, perhaps, when one consiaers the amount of knowledge gamed through meeting the growers in our different lines of business and exchanging ideas. Here will be met the men who are growing roses in variety, also the specialists in roses, carnations, etc., and there are very few florists who have attained great success in their par- ticular lines who are not willing and cheerful in describing their methods of culture to their less fortunate brother florists. Since ray last article on roses, there has. been but little variation in the work outside of disbudding, stirring the soil and tying, but in some cases the young plants have made sufficient growth to be able to give us a few good buds, without injury to the future usefulness of the plants. Some plants may have at least a half dozen strong shoots about to come in at one time, but to allow this many to come into bloom on a young plant will be too much of a check, from which it would recover very slowly. It will be far better to let one or two of the strongest canes come in at one time on each plant, cutting the others back two or three eyes before the buds show much color. Very often the plants run uniform in size through the houses. This will send up a heavy crop, the cut lasting only a short time, which if cut will leave the plants looking as 'though they were intended for a hedge. By very care- ful disbudding this can be avoided. Keep the. short-stemmed buds cut out entirely and many of the stronger canes. A house in the best possible condition to turn loose should show growth in all stages from buds ready for cutting down to the eyes just starting into growth, in other words, a lot of plants showing considerable bloom and an equal amount of red growth can be depended on for continuous cutting, which is a far better method than to have the plants cropping, often coming into full crop when the market is dull, and when the prices begin to soar, you haven't the goods. This disbudding is serious work and must not be undertaken by any one who hasn't patience, good judgment and a fair knowledge of the object in view, particularly at the time when the plants are to be let bloom. Another thing to bear in mind is to keep the smaller plants here and there disbudded until all of the plants are the same size. Some of the smaller ones may have to be kept free of buds a few weeks later to accomplish this, but to have a house swing along with a good con- tinuous cut, it is essential for the plants to be as near one size as possible. Dis- budding as described in this article does not refer to one house particularly, but to a range of any size, and my object is to advise against cropping, so often done with unprofitable results. American Beauty from now on will require unusual care. Keep a sharp look- out for the first appearance of black spot, picking off every leaf showing signs of it. The beds should be sti.rred frequently until the roots appear near the surface. This will keep the soil from becoming sour on- the surface. These roses require a great amount of pure air and a drier atmosphere than many other varieties that are not sub- ject to black spot. The carried over stocks should be gone over often, cut- ting out all the very short stemmed buds and only allowing the best to bloom now. Give the roots a chance in this way and your cut will be improved later. In some sections where the evenings are beginning to get much cooler, the ventilators should be only left open sev- eral inches at night. When the tempera- ture outside at noon does not exceed 80° to 85°, the afternoon syringing should be stopped to insure dry foliage by sun- down. If the temperature should drop as low as 58° or 60° at night outside, it would be advisable to start light firing at the same time. The ventilators should be left partly opened. The season is now at hand when we must make a special effort to keep the stock clean and thrifty, and if it takes a night fireman and a few tons of coal now and then, consider the money Vi^ell spent. E. Lenox, Mass. — The date of the August show of the Lenox Horticultural Society has been changed from August 24 to August 15. GRAFTED BRIDESMAID ROSES PLANTED JUNE 16. (From photo taken in December, plants four feet high.) igos. The American Florist. 77 Florists' Plant Notes. Smilax. — The 3 or 4-inch plants of smilax yet in pots should now be planted without further delay. A bed, affording sufficient head-room, enclosed by an 8 or g-inch planking, made on the floor of a pretty warm house, — one having a temperature of 55° or 60° on winter nights, — is the proper place for smilax. A somewhat heavy loam, well intermixed with a liberal portion of partly decayed cow-manure, is a bet- ter soil for smilax than a very light and porous mixture. The plants should be set about six inches apart in the row, with a clear space of ten inches between the rows. Each plant should be given its string right after the bed is finished. Care must be taken in the mat- ter of watering until the plants begin to make a good growth, when a wetting down from time to time will become a part of the regular run of work neces- sary in good smilax culture. Young plants, this season's seedlings, will give better results than old clumps, carried over from last year. The maintenance of a moderately moist atmosphere is beneficial and will impart health and luster to the foliage. Asparagus plumosus. — Solid beds hold out the fairest chance of entire success in the growing of Asparagus plumosus, and the kind of soil, atmos- pheric conditions and degree of tem- perature needed to make this culture a profitable feature, are essentially the same as recommended for smilax. Bright, vigorous, 4-inch stock should be used in the making of new plantations. The plants are set in rows from sixteen to eighteen inches apart, and the dis- tance between the plants in the rows should be about ten inches. The full sunlight, an abundance of fresh air and frequent syringings are most active fac- tors in the promotion of a healthy growth and the production of a fine, deep green foliage, which is the chief attribute of asparagus. The stringing of the bed becomes necessary as soon as the new growth is sent up in the shape of vines. A well made and rightly managed bed should be good for several years. A top mulch, a few inches in thickness, of old decayed manure and occasional light doses of liquid fer- tilizer will do much to uphold the vigor of old, well-worked plants. Asparagus Sprengeri. — Heavy sprays of Asparagus Sprengeri with a densely set and finely colored foliage are always good property. Ordinary culture, how- ever, will not result in a cut of first grade sprays. A deep and very rich soil and frequent feeding with stimu- lants in a liquid form; plenty of elbow room for the unhampered development of the overhanging fronds ; a place close to the glass and lots of moisture at the roots and overhead, are what well established plants of Asparagus Spren- geri need to prevent a rapid giving out and premature exhaustion. The method of growing this asparagus in narrow boxes, one foot deep, and placing them where they get the full light and where the work of watering, sprinkling and cutting can be easily attended to, is certainly a better one than ordinary bench or pot culture. The plants will remain productive in these boxes for several years. Freesias. — The planting of freesia bulbs should not be delayed until late in the season. The month of August is the best time for the stocking of a bench or two with this profitable cape GRAFTED BRIDESMAID ROSES PLANTED JUNE 15. (From photo taken two months later than that reproduced on opposite page.) plant. A nice sunny bench in a rose- house, or any house affording a tem- perature in winter of about 50° or 55° at night, should be chosen for this pur- pose. A good soil for freesias is a fria- ble, turfy loam with fully one-fourth of it old, well decomposed barnyard manure. A sprinkling of lime or a very small quantity of wood ashes may be intermixed and will prove of benefit. The corms are planted at distances of two or three inches in the row, and the rows should be about six inches apart. Just out of sight is deep enough for the corms to go into the loose soil. A good watering after planting will fin- ish the job and will generally be all that is needed until growth shows above ground, when due attention must be paid to watering and sprinkling, of which freesias, when making their growth and sending up their flower spikes, require a good deal. The flower shoots ought to be supported and made to grow up straight by a properly adjusted network of string, or wire and string combined. Pansies. — Long-stemmed flowers of pansies in any solid color are good sell- ers in late fall and any time in winter. Sowings of a good strain of seed should be made now, so that thrifty, good- sized plants may be had by fall, rfeady to be benched in a cool greenhouse. The seeds should be started in a nicely prepared bed, either in the free soil of the garden or in a frame. Scatter- ing the grains broadcast is not as good a way as dropping them quite thinly into drills, leaving a space of a few inches between them. These drills, made with a pointed piece' of wood or a trowel, need not be more than half an inch deep, and after having received the seeds and these having been firmed, no other covering is needed but what will be given in the final leveling of the surface. After a good watering the bed is covered with paper or the clip- pings of the lawn to prevent a drying out while the seeds are germinating. This covering is removed as soon as the plants push their way up through the soil. An early pricking off or trans- planting will tend to make the plants sturdy and bushy. These pansies intended for winter picking should not be exposed to severe frosts, but be housed early, so that they may become well established before winter sets in. A light and airy bench, not necessarily up near the glass, a compost, rich in animal manure, and a treatment, not differing greatly from that accorded vio- lets, will suit pansies. In the spring these plants may be thrown out, being by that time quite straggly and of no further use, while the bench room thus gained 'will be needed for other stock. E. Notes on Bedding' Plants. The Baby Rambler rose is greatly admired and it will be one of our future bedding plants. It looks especially pretty with Pilea serpyllifolia between as a ground cover, as I have the plants two feet apart. Among some of the newer things is Nicotiana Sanders, but it is too early yet to say much about this new plant. It shows up well, however, and if it keeps on through the season will make an excellent bedding plant. 78 The American Florist. Aug, 12, .Begoiiia Erfoidii grandiflora superba, a new form introducea by the European firm C'f KcwbroniK-r Brothers, is look- ing well and promises to make a useful addition to the variety of bedding plants. Pentas lanceolata I have given a trial outside and it is covered with a pro- fusion of bouvardia-Iike flowers. Single ruffled petunias, pink and white, are looking very attractive in solid masses. • New Garden Plants. Judging by the additions o'f last year and from information supplied by col- lectors, China is likely to prove rich in plants of horticultural value. The suc- cess of E. H. Wilson, Veitch's collector, in sending home many trees, shrubs and herbaceous plants, that have either already proved valuable acquisitions or give promise of doing so, is now well knowti. Some of these plants are Jas- minumlprimulinum, Davidia, involucrata, Aconitum, Wilsoni, Primula ovalifolia, Meconopsis integrifolia, M. bella, M.. punicea, Magnolia Delavayi, Rehman- nia angulata, Senecio tangulicus. Cle- matis, Armandi, Dendrobium bellatulum, Corydalis Wilsoni, Picea neo-Veitchii P. Wilsoni, and several species each of viburnum, vitis, acer, rubus and rhodo- dendron. Mr. Wilson's first expedition to China was in 1899, and in the words of J. H. Veitch : "The success of the venture proved so much beyond expectation that I have felt justified in dispatching Mr. Wilson on another trip to the Chinese Tibetan frontier, some thousand miles further inland than he has been before." Mr. _ Wilson has recently returned from his second trip and I am informed that he has done even better than on his first. Next to China as a rich source of good garden plants I should place South and Central Africa, from which region we have received recently many fine things, such as Gloriosa Carsoni, G. Rothschildi- ana, Impatiens Oliveri, I. Holstii, Ipo- maea Mahoni, Coleus thyrsoideus, Calliopsis Volkensis, Nerine Bowdeni, Lissochilus Mahoni, Angraecum Roths- childeanum, A. Eichlerianum (see illus- tration), Kalanchoe Dyeri, and Tecoma Shirensis. These have been added chiefly through Kew and botanical stations in African colonies. It is very likely that a collector working in some parts of Africa as Mr. Wilson worked in China would find many plants worth the atten- tion of horticulturists. The expectations formed of the oper- ations of the Americans in the Philip- pine Islands have not yet been realized, but it is possible that many plants have already found their way from them to the United States, although they have not yet reached England. Among the best of the new introduc- tions of 1903-04 from countries other than those named, we had Clerodendron myrmecophilum (see illustration), a beautiful flowering shrub from Malaya, Phrynium Micholitizii from New Gui- nea, Gesneria regina and Nicotiana For- getiana, from Brazil and brides Micholitzii, Cymbidium^ Sanderse and Vanda Watsoni from Siam. There is much less activity among col- lectors of new plants in tropical coun- tries now than formerly, although large quantities of popular species of orchids continue to be received. The success of the hybridzer in raising new plants of all kinds has brought about a change which may be for the better in the opin- ion of many horticulturists, who prefer the home-raised hybrid or mongrel to the pure-bred plant of nature's mould- ing. It has come to be the custom to gauge the merits of a new introduction by its fitness for hybridizing purposes. The majority of orchid fanciers have now become breeders of hybrids, and there must be many millions of seed- ling orchids in English gardens alone. Last year twenty new hybrid cypripe- diums and thirteen hybrid cattleyas obtained special notice and the year before there were even more. Other hybrids worth mentioning here are the tobaccos raised by Sander & Sons, the gerberas bred by. Mr. Lynch of the Cambridge Botanic Garden, the astilbes of Lemoine, the Iris regeliscyclus of Van Tubergen, and the wonderful, almost priceless Odontioda Vuzlstekiae of M. Vuzlsteke. It is the success of such a hybrid as the last named and of the tobaccos of Messrs. Sander that give the hybridist encouragement, and I think we must now admit that the most popular addi- tions to garden plants now-a-days are the productions of the breeder. London, Eng. W. PALMS AND FERNS. Notes for the Late Summer. The next two months include the best growing season for most of the palms, the early part of the summer being largely occupied by these plants in mak- ing new roots and becoming re-estab- lished after the spring potting. The kentias, especially, are slow in growth in May, June and July, these months apparently covering their season of rest, but in the late summer and fall these palms fill out rapidly, and soon increase in value. Less shading is needed after the middle of August, especially on the east or north side of the greenhouses, though it is seldom safe to be entirely without shade even on that aspect, thus early. Few greenhouses are glazed entirely with perfect glass, and one blister or lense may burn a streak all across a benchful of plants. The injury is almost certain to be done to the most prominent leaves on each plant. This is a most aggravating occurrence to the grower who has attended carefully to the needs of his plants for several months, besides involving considerable pecuniary loss. We therefore continue moderate shading as a safeguard on into September at least. CLERODENDRON MYRMECOPHILUM. igo5. The American Florist. 79 Grasshoppers are one of the pests the palm grower has to contend with during the summer, and even though the doors of the palm houses are kept closed, yet these troublesome insects will frequently fly in through the ventilators. The grasshoppers have an especial liking for latania leaves, and it is surprising how much damage one vigorous hopper will do in a day when undisturbed. Arecas are also devoured greedily and, in fact, no palm leaf seems to be too tough for the strong jaws of these insects. Hand- picking seems to be the surest remedy for this trouble, and at this season we find it best to go through the houses for this purpose once or twice a day, and to keep a general lookout for the pests at all times, particularly when syringing. The spray will start out the grasshop- pers from their hiding places beneath the leaves. Some of the early sowings of palm seeds may now be ready for potting off, and if so, the sooner this is done the better, the seedlings being so crowded in the store pots that they soon become drawn and thin. In addition, the roots are liable to become so much matted together that some of them will be broken in separating the plants. Broken roots are doubtless the cause of many of the weak and unhealthy-looking seed- ling palms. A bruise at the junction of root and shoot given at the time of pot- ting frequently causes the tender young plant to rot off. Another thing to be avoided is separating too many seedlings at once on the potting bench, thus hav- ing the roots exposed to the air longer than is absolutely necessary. These may seem to be trifling details, and yet they are worth observing if one desires to attain to the highest measure of suc- cess. All plants will naturally draw towards the light, and a crowded bench of palms will soon give evidence of this fact by the outside plants bending out into the open, and thus becoming crooked in the stem and one-sided in foliage, but this difficulty may be readily overcome by swinging the outside plants around in the opposite direction every week or two. This little attention gives an evenly grown lot of plants in which very few seconds and culls will be found at the selling time, provided that proper atten- tion has also been given in other matters of culture. Livistona rotundifolia makes most progress during warm weather, for this is a heat-loving species, but with the heat must be given plenty of moisture in the form of vigorous syringing, for this palm is quite subject to attacks of red spiders. The foliage is rather thin and tender, and soon shows the ravages of these insects. A well-grown liVistona is a charming palm, but a poor one is very poor indeed and is very hard to dispose of at any price, so it pays bet- ter to give the plant the attention it needs. Seeds of this palm are now grown in the Sandwich islands, in addi- tion to being sent from some other por- tions of the tropics, and as they usually ripen toward autumn, should be ofl^ered before winter sets in, in order to be in the freshest possible condition for sow- ing. Sown in peat or other light soil they germinate freely if given plenty of heat and moisture, and unless they grow more rapidly than is usual, they may remain in the seed pots until the spring, and will then be more likely to grow away than they would if disturbed dur- ing the winter. ANGR.ffi;CUM ESCHLERIANUM. Space in the fern houses is likely to be a scarce article at this season, the young stock now growing on freely and the early crops needing a second shift. While the benches are now so crowded plentiful ventilation is particularly need- ful, and also enough light to keep the growth short, for tall ferns are hard to find a- place for, while stocky and bushy plants are always in demand. Some of the pterises are liable to run up in height unless they are given good light and ventilation, and yet we can scarcely get along without some of the Cretica and serrulata varieties for diversity of foli- age, while P. tremula and P. argyrsea are also in demand to a greater or less extent as pot plants. The nephrolepises grow very rapidly at this season, and those intended for early use should now be in the 6-inch pots, and may readily be prepared in the 8-inch size for Christmas sales. These are among the easiest of all ferns to grow, but should have strong soil and plenty of light at all times, and also fresh air in abundance. Of course one may grow the comparatively dwarf N. Scottii much closer together on a bench than the original Bostoniensis, but either of them should be given a reasonable amount of space in order to produce shapely speci- mens, and the space so used will be well repaid in the finer grade of product. The planting-out method of growing these ferns is a rather rough-and-ready wa.y of producing large specimens, but it is not the most satisfactory method to the dealer or the consumer, for plants of this character are not always properly established at the time they are sold, and as a matter of fact a great many of them are not established at all. A pot-bound palm or fern will wear much better in a parlor or hall than will one that has recently been given a shift, and the consequence is that, these partly-settled Boston ferns do an injury to the reputa- tion of a most deserving plant, and inci- dentally cause a lot of worriment to many a deserving dealer. The pot-grown method may mean a little more labor on the part of the grower, but it also means a great deal more satisfaction. A few nice ferns for the fall exhibi- tions are often a good card for a grower, and as the public taste is beyond a doubt advancing from year to year, there is more room for efforts of this character, much space at this time, and would bet- But any extended consideration of this branch of our subject would occupy too much space at this time and would bet- ter be postponed for another occasion. W. H. Taplin. 80 The American Florist. Aug. 12. Some Men of Washington. J. H. SMALL, SR. J. H. Small, Sr., is descended from landscape gardeners, both his grand- fathers, Messrs. Small and Roberts, being authorities in their days. His grandfather Small had a nursery at Colnbrook, England, and leased for ten years "Cliveden," the present English estate of W. W. Astor, part of which he conducted as a nursery and ran in con- nection with the business at Colnbrook. Mr. Roberts was a Welshman and was often consulted by the first Duchess of America. .He also is ably followed by his sons J. H. Small, Jr., and C. A. Small. Together they have planned many of the beautiful decorations for which America has become famous. J. H. Small, Jr., was born in George- town, D.< Q., forty-eight years ago. When quite you'iig he commenced to assist in his father's store and grew up with the business, assuming the management of the Washington store some years ago. Mr. Small is a thorough business man as well as an expert decorator. It would be impossible here to enumerate the large decorations which he has success- SECTION OF TESTING GROUNDS, DEPT. OF AGRICULTURE, WASHINGTON, D. C. Marlborough in regard to many of the difficulties she encountered in planning the garden of "Blenheim." John H. Small, Sr., was born at Wat- ford, England, in 1826, and came to America in 1848 intending to give his entire attention to landscape gardening, or architecture, as it is now called, for which he was trained both with his grandfather and at "Frogmore," Wind- sor. While at "Frogmore" he had the privilege of seeing much of the early married life of Queen Victoria, as well as the early childhood of the present king. Being shown one day how to pick strawberries so that the queen could eat them from the stem, his father said to him : "You are picking berries for the queen of England. Who knows what you will be doing for the presi- dent of the United States some day." A prophesy which came true. He remem- bers seing the great Duke of Welling- ton riding to and from London and Windsor. Arriving in Philadelphia, he heard that Mr. Linthicum of "The Oaks" in Georgetown wished a landscape gar- dener to plan and add to the beauty of his place. He secured the position and retained it until he went into business for himself in 1854. He planned and laid out many of the fast disappearing old gardens in Georgetown. He was a pioneer in planning interior and table decorations as we find them to-day in America. Through his advice the Brit- ish minister. Lord Lyons, gave up the wax flowers and fruit which he had brought from Paris for table decorations, and- used natural flowers instead. Mr. Small furnished them at a loss in order to set the fashion for the natural instead of artificial decorations. As the elder Olmsted was the pioneer in American landscape architecture, now so ably fol- lowed by his son, so Mr. Small was the first in interior and table decoration in fully executed within the last year. The most notable was the decoration for the Inaugural reception, March 4. The business career of the other member of the firm, C. A. Small of New York, is a counterpart of his brother's. Personally he is an agreeable gentleman who has hosts of friends in both cities, skies are red with sunset." See por- trait page 81. S. E. WM. R. SMITH. Your correspondent enjoyed the opportunity recently of spending an hour with this gentleman, superintend- ent of the U. S. Botanical Garden at Washington, former president of the Society of American Florists, and the Nestor and acknowledged head of our craft in this country. Carrying his years bravely, even jauntily, his physi- cal bearing shows no signs of declining vigor, and his mental powers, strong, alert and penetrating, testify to the sound mind in the sound body which makes the typical perfection of man, young or old. Renewing his youth by self-imposed tasks which demand the exercise of all his faculties, he still keeps in training and finds pleasure, health and profit in work for the benefit of the profession and for the advance- ment of the interests of its followers. Conspicuous on the wall of his library, a suite of rooms rich in thou- sands of almost priceless volumes, including a matchless and unmatchable collection of editions, portraits and rel- ics of Robert Burns, is an official copy of the charter granted by congress to the Society of American Florists, which was secured largely, indeed one risks nothing in saying, mainly, by his efforts, after nine years of work, argument, imploring, expostulation, and (it .may be added) much disappointment and many casualties and delays, including one veto of the act of incorporation by a president of the United States. What- ever may be thought by some of the practical efltect of this act of the national legislature, are there any who can doubt that it has added dignity and consideration to the followers of one of the most honorable and ancient of call- ings? Well may the craft look up to him as its real, if not its titular, leader, and wish him yet added years and honors, his stalwart frame unbent and unbowed, his vigorous intellect unimpaired; old age gathering around him like a com- forting garment, bringing no fears, and accompanied, blessed and inspired by the admiration and affection of his myriad of friends until "the western skies are red with sunset." S. B. The Department of Agriculture. In his last message to congress, December 7, 1796, President Washing- ton said : "In proportion as nations advance in population the cultivation of the soil becomes more and more an object of public patronage. Institutions grow up supported by the public purse. Among the means which have been employed to this end none have been attended with greater success than the establishment of boards composed of public characters charged with collecting and diffusing information and enabled by premiums and small pecuniary aid to encourage and assist a spirit of discovery and improvement." His suggestions were favorably received by congress and a bill was pre- HYACINTHS ON GROUNDS OF DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, WASHINGTON, D. C. igos. The American Florist. 81 f^^ I^H^HJ^^p ^^^^ ^ ^ ' ^^R^^^^l V^^ ^Hfj if _^^^^K si Wm. F. Gude. President Florists' Club. Peter Bisset. Secretary Florists' Club. J. W. Freeman. Vice-President Society of American Florists. Charles Henlock, Vice-President Florists' Club. Wm. R. Smith. Superintendent National Botanical Gardens. Capt. Wm. H. Ernest. Washington Florists' Bowling Team. George H. Cooke. Superintendent Trade Exhibition. SOME MEN PROMINENT Frederick H. Kramer. Superintendent Ladies' Bowling. IN WASHINGTON HORTICULTURE Dr. B. T. Galloway. Chief Bureau of Plant Industry, Washington, D. C. AND FLORICULTURE. 82 The American Florisj. Aug. 12, pared creating such a society; but in the debate which followed other matters were brought up which caused conflict- ing opinions, and a vote was never taken. It was not until 1S39 that congress, influenced by the suggestions and argu- ments of Hon. Henry L. Ellsworth, of Connecticut, appropriated $1,000 for the to 1877; William G. Le Due from 1877 to 1881 ; Dr. George B. Loring from 1881 to 1885. Norman J. Colman, then of Missouri, but a native of Richfield Springs, N. Y., next became commissioner. At that time Representative Hatch, of Missouri, was prominent with a scheme for the estab- NEWf SPECIES OF CHAM.ffiDOREA AT THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE GREENHOUSES, 'WASHINGTON, D. C. purpose of collecting and distributing seeds, prosecuting agricultural investiga- tions and procuring agricultural statis- tics. Mr. Ellsworth was commissioner of patents. In 1849 the department of the interior was established, and the patent office, with its agricultural bureau, became a part of it. In 1861, David P. Holloway. of Indiana, became commissioner of patents, and in his first annual report made an earnest plea for the establish- ment of a separate department of the government to deal with agriculture and productive arts. The Department of Agriculture was established by an act of congress approved by President Lincoln May 15. 1862. The first commissioner of Agriculture was Isaac Newton, a native of New Jersey. A tract of forty acres, now the location of the department grounds, was assigned to him for an experimental farm, but he complains in his report of January i, 1864, that he had been unable to use the ground as a farm because the war department needed it as a cattle yard for army supplies. Commissioner Newton, in 1863, imported several hun- dred bushels of choice seed wheat and other cereals and seeds, and dis- tributed 1,200,000 packages of seed and 25,750 bulbs, cuttings and vines. It is noteworthy that in his report for 1864 Commissioner Newton said : "I would renew my suggestion of last year that if, under the direction of the government, the state of the weather at different points of the country could be daily com- municated by telegraph, so as to be immediately .spread over the whole coun- try, very important and beneficial results might follow." Horace Capron was commissioner from 1867 to 1871 ; Frederick Watt from 1871 lishment of experiment stations in all the states, and in this the new commis- sioner took a deep interest. A bill cover- ing this ground became a law in 1887. The division of pomology and the division of ornithology and mam- malogy were established under Mr. Colman. The latter was in response to a demand for an investigation of the dam- age done to crops and fruits by birds. By far the most important event of Commissioner Colman's term was that which gave the head of the department a place in the president's cabinet as secretary of Agriculture. Mr. Colman was made secretary, but resigned in less than a month in consequence of a change of administration. Hon. Jeremiah M. Rusk, of Wisconsin, was made secretary of Agriculture by President Harrison, and assumed control March 7, 1889. He had been a member of congress and governor of Wisconsin. His administration marked the birth of the farmers' bulletin. He urged the necessity of placing the information gathered by the department more gener- ally before the farmers. In 1891 the weather bureau was transferred from the war to the Agricultural Depart- ment. By the appointment of President Cleveland, Hon. J. Sterling Morton, of Nebraska, became secretary of Agricul- ture, March 7, 1893. He was a college graduate and a gifted writer on many subjects. He will be long remembered as the father of arbor day. Hon. James Wilson, of Iowa, became secretary on March 7, 1897: When, in 1862, Commissioner Newton took office the old propagating garden, first mentioned in reports of 1858, which was situated at Sixth street and Mis- souri avenue, N. W., was placed under his care. When Commissioner Watts took office, in 1871, he found a division of garden and grounds in operation. William Saunders had been appointed in 1862, I)y Commissioner Newton, as superintendent of horticulture and con- tinued to be connected with the depart- ment for nearly forty years, or till his death several years ago. For over twenty years he performed duties which are now divided up among divisions. A most important division to florists is the Bureau of Plant Industry, the work of which in relation to floriculture is well described as follows by Professor B. T. Galloway, its chief : "The Bureau of Plant Industry has devoted in the past, and is now devoting, considerable time and money to investigations which bear directly on the business of the florist. Special studies of diseases of plants under glass are being made by various officers. Albert F. Woods, a pathologist, has devoted considerable attention to studies of carnations and lilies. The chief of the bureau has long been interested in floricultural crops and has published a number of works on the subject. His interest in the work has led to the inauguration of a number of lines of investigation and the building up of an establishment which it is hoped ■ k •^» X^" ^ MjH i|| k gkj il mjk H H P W w 91 ■1 Hl| H 'Ulii fc^^i^^-jr^ ^^II^«Gf ^i^ 1 1 V^Y^ 7 '--■-«^^^^ i^^ a^*jQS**'^p^* 1 NARCISSI ON GROUNDS OF AGRICULTURAL DEPARTMENT, WASHINGTON, D. C. 1905- Th E American Florist. 83 Adolphus Gude. Z. D. Blakistone. George C. Shaffer. ^ % » JUJ ^9 * V' h «■>< i^ ■■ Alex. B. Garden. John Robertson. Samuel Simmonds. SOME MEN PROMINENT IN WASHINGTON HORTICULTURE AND FLORICULTTRE. P. A. Chopin. President Now Orleans Horticultural Society. Miss Ethel Ley, See Women ol the Trade, page 84. J. H. Small, Sr. A Pioneer Washington Florist 84 The American Florist. Aug. 12, will have an important bearing on the future development of floricultural inter- ests. "Within the last year the bureau has been equipped with very complete green- house facilities. Ten or twelve houses are now in use for various lines of work. These houses are all modern in construction and were erected under contract by Lord & Burnham. They are of purely commercial type and are used primarily for investigation purposes. A great deal of work is being done in the development of new plants by breeding and selection. Two or more houses are devoted especially to crops under investi- gation for diseases. There is also a house used entirely for quarantine pur- poses. All plants received by the bureau from foreign countries which are to be sent out are quarantined and thoroughly fumigated, in order to get rid of insect and fungous enemies. "One of the special features of the bureau for two or three years has been the securing and planting on the depart-' ment grounds proper, on the testing grounds south of the department build- ings, and on the Arlington farm, of col- lections representing important groups of florists' plants, such as Dutch bulbs, gladioli, herbaceous plants, etc. The testing grounds used for this purpose offer an excellent field for study. Florists and horticulturists generally should be interested in the work of the bureau in the encouragement of horticulture in the public schools. It is believed that this sort of work if extended would lead to a much greater degree of interest in all horticultural subjects throughout the country. As evidence of this it may be stated that since co-operative work has been going on with the public schools in Washington, practically all the school grounds in the city have been greatly improved, the work being done by the teachers and pupils. The teachers are encouraging the children in the matter of home plantings, and last year, through a co-operative arrangement, more than 100,000 packets of seed were bought by the children for home use. These seeds were put up by one of the local firms, and they represent quite a varied line of flowering annuals." S. E. Society of American Florists AND OUR H0RTICULTUR.\L SOCIETIES. In a short time the Society of Amer- ican Florists will meet in Washington, and, as usual, plans whereby the inter- ests of the trade may be promoted will doubtless be discussed in open conven- tion and by groups of members drawn together socially before and after the meeting and at intervals between ses- sions. While we recognize the fact that no other body of men is better qualified to look to their own interests than those composing the Society of Ameri- can Florists, still we may be pardoned the presumption of remarking that there are channels which, by reason of their apparent insignificance, are noticed by few, but if utilized to their fullest extent, would bring business in full proportion to the outlay. What we have reference to in partic- ular is the patronage of horticultural e.xhibitions by the large growers of plants and dealers in plants, bulbs and seeds. The extraordinary development of the plant-growing business in the last few years has been very noticeable, although perhaps only to the extent that the demand has required; still, if the same advance is continued in pro- duction, it is not altogether a certainty that the demand will be equal to it, unless some hard work will be done in the way of popular education, and it would seem .that there is no better way of educating the people up to the fullest appreciation of plants and flowers than by the growers, both by concerted action and individually, encouraging horticultural exhibitions and horticul- tural societies in every part of this con- tinent. In some localities the members of the societies and other private grow- ers are able to arrange exhibitions sufficiently attractive to induce the majority of the inhabitants to attend without the assistance of consignments of exhibits from outside; but there are many more not in positions so favor- able^good fields, nevertheless, wherein to plant the seeds of horticultural advancement. In exhibiting at horticultural society exhibitions, growers bring to the notice of thousands who never read any hor- ticultural .literature what is best and most beautiful in the flower and plant lines, and, by reason of the composition and arrangements, are able to present their standard goods and novelties to the best advantage. Granting all, or most, of what has been said, will it not be to the advantage of the trade if the grow- ers, whenever it may be convenient, will co-operate with local societies in making horticultural shows attractions for the public? David McIntosh. Lewis and Clark's Flowers. The names of Lewis and Clark, which have been brought freshly to mind this year by the Centennial Exposition at Portland, Ore., now in progress, are borne by two genera of American plants, lewisia and clarkia these are called, and their native home is in that north- western corner of our country which is especially associated with the labors of the explorers. Both flowers have been introduced into cultivation to a greater or less extent and figure in florists' catalogues. The clarkias, particularly, are favorites in gardens. They are cousins to the evening primrose, with flowers in pink, crimson and purple. The plants " range from a few inches high to six feet. The showy petals of some species are curi- ously lobed. Lewisia is a small herb belonging to the same family as portulaca and bears close to the ground large rose-purple blossoms, sometimes two inches in diam- eter. There are two species, the better- known of which is popularly called bitter-root. The root is very starchy and nutritious and used to be a favorite food with the Indians of the northwest. St. Louis Flower Show. The following letter has been sent out to prominent florists and plant intro- ducers of this country by the .executive board of the St. Louis flower show : We wish to call your attention to the Shaw medal which is offered in connec- tion with the Shaw premiums each year when a flower show is held in St. Louis. The Shaw medal is a gold medal of $25 value and is offered by permis-, sion of the trustees of the Missouri Botanical Garden, under -provision of the will of the late Henry Shaw, and under the following requirements : "Best plant of decided merit for culti- vation, not previously an article of North American commerce, and intro- duced to such commerce by the exhib- itor during the year in which said award is made." Haven't you a plant which you could show in competition for this valuable prize? Otto G. Koenig, Mgr. The Women of the Trade. miss ETHEL LEY. Miss Ethel Ley is a daughter of the late J. H. Ley, who for a number of years was a leading plantsman of the District of Columbia. Miss Ley, who is a graduate of Wood's business col- lege and has held good positions as a bookkeeper, recently assumed the man- agement of the store at Grant place formerly conducted by her brothers. Having grown up among plants and flowers and having good business quali- fications, she has bright prospects of making a success of the business. S. E. TULIPS ON GROUNDS OF THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, WASHINGTON, D. C. 1905- Th E American Florist. 85 ROSE GARDEN AT ELIZABETH PARK, HARTFORD, CONN. Rose Garden at Hartford, Conn. This famous rose garden has elicited so much favorable comment from all parts of the country that a brief descrip- tion of it may be of interest, especially to lovers of the rose. It was designed and planted in the spring of 1904 by Theodore Wirth, superintendent of Hartford park system. The garden is about one and one-quarter acres in extent and, as will be seen from the plan reproduced, the outlines represent a perfect square. The rose beds, from No. I to No. 96, are laid out in straight lines with turf walks between and con- tain chiefly varieties of the hybrid perpetual class. In the center of the garden is a raised circular plateau on which stands the rustic rose house. This latter is a iinely proportioned structure, entirely in keeping with its environment and is now in process of being covered with a new climbing rose. Lady Gay (No. 137). The circular embankment between the rose house and the garden is thickly planted with hybrids of Wichuraiana (Nos. 113, 114, 115 and 116), in the following varieties: Edwin Lonsdale, Prof. Sargent, Robert Craig, John Burton, South Orange Perfection, Universal Favorite, Gardenia, Evergreen Gem, Pink Roamer, and Wm. K. Harris. Between the entrances to the rose house are beds of rugosa hybrids (Nos. 117, 118, 119 and 120). The varieties .grown are : Agnes Emily Carman, Del- icata. Belle Poitevine, Mme. Georges Bruant, and Mme. Chedane Guinoiseau. At the base of the embankment are four large circular beds (Nos. 109, no, in and 112), which contain a splendid col- lection of polyantha roses, 250 plants in thirty-six varieties. Rosa polyantha pos- sesses so many points of real excellence that it deserves more than mere passing comment. All the varieties are hardy and require but slight protection even against the rigorous winters of the east- ern states. They are truly "perpetual," blooming continuously from the begin- ning of June until frost. In addition to the beautiful effects they give when planted in solid beds by themselves, they are exceedingly effective when used as an edging for mixed rose beds or as an underplanting for standard roses. They are specially suitable for dainty "sum- mer bouquets" and, finally, they are excellent for pot culture. The rose lover who has the pleasure of seeing the polyanthas steadily producing their clus- ters of bloom all through the summer and autumn months, cannot help feeling that this class is not used to anything like the extent it deserves to be. All the varieties are entitled to a place in the rose garden, but tfie following sorts are of outstanding merit : Mosella, iVIa Fillette, Miniature, Georges Pernet, Clothilde Soupert, Petit Leonie, Eugenie Lamesch, Jeanne Driven, Princess Marie Adelaide, Paquerette, Gloire des Poly- antha, Petit Constant, .Cecile Brunner, Mme. Laurette Messimy, Etoile d'Or, Etoile de Mai and Leonie Lamesch. The outer circle of beds (Nos. loi, 102, 103, 106, 107 and 108) contain hybrid teas in the order given : Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, Augustine Guinoiseau, Maman Cochet, Captain Christy, La France and Caroline Testout. In Nos. 104 and 105 are Souvenir de la Mal- maison and. Coquette des Blanches. The garden is entered by four main and four diagonal turf walks, the former fourteen feet wide, the latter eight feet. All the walks are spanned at regular intervals by iron arches bolted to cedar posts. The arches are twelve feet high in the center and on these are trained climbing roses. On the main walks (Nos. 121 and 122) are Crimson Rambler. Nos. 127 and 128 are Pink Rambler. On the arches over the diagonal walks the fol- lowing are used : No. 123, Dawson ; No. 124, Baltimore Belle; No. 125, Dor- othy Perkins, and 126, Rosa setigera. A glance at the illustration will show how effectively these roses clothe the arches and it is confidently expected that by the end of another season practically all the arches will be clad with vigorous vines. On account of its many fine qual- ities, Rosa setigera is entitled to special mention. Hitherto this beautiful native rose has been used almost exclusively in shrubbery plantings and Mr. Wirth deserves the credit of recognizing its value as an effective climber to be used in conjunction with such sorts as Balti- more Belle, Crimson Rambler, etc. Setigera is absolutely hardy and com- paratively immune from insect attacks and the usual fungoid diseases and it has the additional merit of coming grad- ually into bloom and maintaining a fine show for almost a month. At the end of each diagonal walk (where they converge upon the circular beds) is a triangular bed of standard or "tree" roses planted in a mass with an under planting of the midget rose (Rosa multiflora nana), and such teas as Ivory, 86 The American Florist. Aug. J 2, Golden Gate, Bride and Bridesmaid. Among the standards several classes are represented : hybrid perpetual, tea, hybrid tea, noisette and bourbon. They all bloom profusely and when seen from any standpoint, the high effect, furnished from the ground, is splendid. As is well known, the successful culture of the standard rose has been the despair of the average American rosarian. In most cases, the cause of failure was largely that the tall and necessarily defoliaged stocks on which the rose was budded (whether Rosa canina, Manetti or rugosa), could not resist the fierce heat of our summers and, after struggling feebly for one or two seasons,- would "Fall like Lucifer, never to hope again." This difficulty was happily and squarely met here by the simple expedient of wrapping the entire stem neatly with moss and the fact that these standards are quite as vigorous and healthy as the favored product of England goes to show that the trouble was correctly diagnosed. The garden is enclosed on three sides by trellises on which are trained all the best climbing hybrid perpetuals, hybrid sweet briar;Winchuraiana and polyanthas and these keep up a succession of bloom during the entire season. Along the fourth side; which might be termed the front of the garden, is a narrow border in which standard roses are planted about six feet apart with an under- planting of the midget rose. This com- pletes a rose garden which has been pronounced by enthusiastic visitors "the finest in the country." The labels used for naming the roses are "T" shaped, painted foliage green and the name and class to which the variety belongs are written in white. This is a neat and not too conspicuous way of marking the beds. At each of the main entrances a signboard is placed, giving a list of the abbreviations used in classifying the varieties so that the visitor in need of information may be enlightened on the spot as to the meaning of the initials "H. P.," "H. T.," etc. The whole "scheme" of the garden in relatiori to its surroundings has been well conceived and it seems to exactly fit into the land- scape. The straight, outer lines of beds give an impression of quiet dignity which is entirely relieved from being severely formal by the rustic rose house and the successive sweeps of circular beds which seem to radiate from the center and merge into the squares. Alto- gether over 4,000 plants in about 225 varieties are grown here. These repre- sent all the hardy classes in cultivation and it will be readily understood that, as a means of public instruction in rose culture, this popular garden has_ been, and will continue to be, of inestimable value. And, while it will always be true that "eternal vigilance" is part of the price of the successful rose garden, the fact that the rose can be cultivated with success all through the middle and east- ern states has been demonstrated beyond question by Hartford's unique rosarium. Alex. J. Cummings. RUSTIC SUMMER HOUSE ROSE GARDEN AT ELIZABETH PARK, HARTFORD, CONN. To Washington. BOSTON TO WASHINGTON. It has been arranged that parties wishing to go in company to the Wash- ington convention from Boston and eastern New England points may take the Providence boat line on Sunday afternoon, August 13, arriving in New York in time to join the party from that city which leaves at 10:55 a. m. August 14, over the Pennsylvania railroad. The Providence line train connecting with boat leaves Boston at 6 :22 p. m. In purchasing ticket be sure to have it read over the Pennsylvania railroad, and ask for a certificate for the Society of American Florists convention. These tickets may be purchased not earlier than Friday, August II. Parties desir- ing staterooms on the boat may have them reserved for them by sending applications therefor to W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass., or William J. Stewart, II Hamilton place, Boston. Price of stateroom is $1 or $2, according to loca- tion. From western points in New Eng- land states the most direct route will be by rail via Hartford and New Haven. Those desiring to travel in company should write to Theodore Wirth, or John Coombs, Hartford, Conn., who will give particulars regarding party to be made up at that city. CHICAGO TO WASHINGTON. The Chicago delegation has arranged to join the Detroit Florists' Club and the St. Louis Club at Detroit, and travel on a special train via Buffalo and Phila- delphia to Washington. The exact itin- erary is as follows : Leave Chicago 11:00 p. m., Sunday night. August 13, via Wabash railroad. Arrive Detroit August 14, 7:55 a. m. Leave Detroit 12:15 noon, of the same date, via Wabash by special train. Arrive Buffalo 7:15 p. m. Leave Buffalo 7:30 p. m.. via the Le- high Valley railroad. Arrive Philadelphia 7:15 a. m., August 15. Leave Philadelphia 7:30 a. m. Arrive Washington 10:30 a. m., August 15. For tickets and further information, write or call on P. J. Hauswirth, chair- man committee on arrangements, 227 Michigan avenue, Chicago. Please write as early as possible for reservations. NEW YORK TO WASHINGTON. The transportation committee of the New York Florists' Club has finally se- lected the Pennsylvania railroad for the trip to Washington of the New York delegation. It is expected that arrange- ments will be concluded which will allow of the junction of the New York party with the Philadelphia delegation in Philadelphia. The train will leave Twenty-third street ferry at 10:55 a. m., and Cortland street at 11 o'clock, on Monday, August 14. The usual conces- sion of a fare and one-third for the return trip has been inade, viz., $6.50 going and $2,20 returning. Secretary John Young says names of intending visitors are coming in numbers which insure a large party. CONNECTICUT DELEGATION PLANS. The Connecticut delegation to the Washington convention will take the train which leaves Springfield, Mass., at 6:20, Hartford at 7:02, New Haven at 7:58, and Stamford at 8:56, Monday August 14, and will arrive in Washing- ton 7:20 a. m. Tuesday. All those that igo5. The American Florist. 87 ROSE GARDEN AT ELIZABETH PARK, HARTFORD, CONN. A rustic rose house. wish to join and wish berths secured should at once write to the undersigned. Each delegate has to secure his own ticket, which can be had on the certifi- cate plan for one and one-third fare for the round trip. Hartford, Conn. Theodore Wirth. The Louisville contingent will join the Indianapolis and Cincinnati delegations at Cincinnati. Trade Exhibition. Superintendent Cooke advises that the following have signified their intention of exhibiting at the forthcoming con- vention up to August i8 : CLASS A. J. M.' Lamb, Fayetteville, N. C. Joseph Heaeoek, Wyncote, Pa. Siebrecht & Son, New Rochelle, N. T. The Conard & Jones Company, West Grove, Pa. A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn. Vaughan's Seed Store, New York and Chicago. The Storrs & Harrison Company, Paines- viile, O. W. L. Schmeiske, Binghamton, N. T. Julius Roehrs Company, Rutherford. N. J. Robert Craig & Son, Philadelphia, Pa. H. H. Barrows, Whitman, Mass. J. A.: Peterson, Cincinnati, O. Lager & Hurrell. Summit. N. J. Lemuel Ball, Philadelphia, Pa. Charles Ball, Philadelphia, Pa. The Templin Company, Calla, O. Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, Pa. CLASS B. John Lewis Childs Floral Park, N. T. Arthur Cowee. Berlin. N. T. Henry Eichholz, Waynesboro, Pa. The Conard & Jones Company, West Grove, Pa. CLASS C. Burnham - Hitchings - Pierson Company, New York. Morehead Manufacturing Company, De- troit, Mich. Kroeschell Brothers Company, Chicago. Holly Castle Company, Boston, Mass. The King Construction Company, North Tonawanda, N. Y. The Herendeen Manufacturing Company, Geneva, N. Y. CLASS D. George M. Garland, Des Plaines, 111. John ■ C. Moninger Company, Chicago. Quaker City Machine Company, Rich- mond, Ind. Cleveland Cut Flower Company, Cleve- land, O. A. Dietsch Company, Chicago. A, H. Hews & Company, Inc., No. Cam- bridge, Mass. August Corts, Wyncote, Pa. CLASS E. L. B. Brague. Hinsdale, Mass. J. W. Sefton Manufacturing Company, Anderson, Ind. Reed & Keller. New York. Schloss Brothers, New York. H. Bayersdorter & Company, Philadel- phia, Pa. M. Rice & Company, Philadelphia, Pa. W. J. Boas, Philadelphia, Pa. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. Roseville Pottery Company, New York. D. B. Long, Buffalo, N. Y. S. S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa. J. Stern & Company, Philadelphia, Pa. Lion & Wertheimer. New York. Hummell & Downing Company, Milwau- kee, Wis. J. B. Owens Pottery Company. Zanes- ville, O. The Dayton Paper Novelty Company, Dayton, O. CLASS F. - ■ Henry F. Michell Company, Philadelphia, Pa. Arthur T. Boddington, New York. H. H. Berger & Company, New York. CLASS G. Lithograph Company, New The Gray York. The Florists' Exchange. New York. The Livingston Seed Company, Colum- bus, O. H. J. Smith, Hinsdale, Mass. William Simpson, Philadelphia, Pa. W. C. Heller & Company, Montclair, N. J. ROSE GARDEN AT ELIZABETH PARK, HARTFORD, CONN. Walk arched with climbing roses. 88 The American Florist. Auo- I^, GATEWAY DECORATION AT NEWPORT. R. By Andrew Christiansen. "The American Florist." Chicago. Horticulture, Boston, Mass. F. H. Kramer, Washington, D. C. Convention Notes. It is said the president's reception will be an event of interest to every visitor. Denver vifill be represented by J. A. Valentine, A. H. Bush and B. E. Gillis. Secretary Wilson, of the Department of Agriculture, will address the members at the opening session, August 15. Fred Heinl and wife will be among the delegation representing Terre Haute, Ind. Louis W. Shouse will attend the con- vention in the interests of the Kansas City flower show. Otto K. Koenig, manager of the St. Louis flower show, will meet F. C. Weber and T. Miller, of the executive board, at the convention, on their return from Europe. Heller & Company, Montclair, N. J., will have on exhibition at the conven- tion samples of their mice proof seed cases, and they will be represented by W. C. Keller and J. Norbury. Among the seedsmen who expect to attend, in addition to the local and Baltimore representatives, and C. N. Page, of the Iowa Seed Company, Des Moines, la., J. Charles McCullough, Cincinnati, O., and August Rhotert, New York. AN INVITATION TO LUNCHEON. Immediately after the morning ses- sion, Wednesday, August 16, the visiting ladies are requested to partake of a luncheon, tendered by the wife of the vice-presidents of the S. A. F., Mrs. Jo- seph R. Freeman, at 613 Thirteenth street, N. W., three squares from con- vention hall, four minutes' walk, or di- rect by car in two minutes. CARRIAGE RIDE. After luncheon is served, carriages will be in waiting in front of Mrs. Free- man's, 612 Thirteenth street, for a drive through the residential section of the city and the Valley of Rock Creek, which will afford a very picturesque view. SHOOTING TOURNAMENT. Special cars will be in waiting in front of convention hall Thursday afternoon, August 17, at 2 p. m., to convey all desiring to take part in this contest to the grounds of the Analostan Gun club, Wisconsin avenue, where all provisions will have been made for the entertain- ment of those participating in the shoot and their friends. Many prizes have been secured in addition to those valu- able ones offered by Treasurer Beatty. MEETING OF THE EXECUTIVE BOARD. A meeting of the executive board of Society of American Florists will be held on Tuesday, August 15, at 11 o'clock a. m., in the National Rifles armory, Washington, D. C. PHILADELPHIA FLORISTS' INVITATION. At a recent meeting of the Florists' Club of Philadelphia, it was on motion decided to invite all members of the S. A. F. on their way to the convention to be held at Washington, D. C, who can conveniently do so, to stop off and call at the club rooms. Broad street above Spruce, where the glad hand and refreshments will be cordially extended. Edwin Lonsdale, Secy. THE BAYERSDORFER PRIZE. Rules and regulations for the Bayers- dorfer prize of $25 for the best Ameri- can flag to be made with immortelles, tied to toothpicks or otherwise, braid- ing not admitted : of the superintendent of trade exhibi- tion before 10 p. m. August 14. 5. Each exhibit to be numbered, the numbers to correspond to number in sealed envelope containing name of com- petitor. 6. Judges to be appointed by the executive committee of the S. A. F. Peter Bisset, Secy. Gateway Decorations at Newport, R. I. Probably no one special feature in the landscape work of Newport places gives gardeners more concern than the selection and arrangement of suitable plants in the beds at the entrance gate- ways. This problem is one in which the owners of estates evince great interest, especially the women. The custom has grown up of planting evergreens largely at the gateways. This seems natural and appropriate, as various suitable evergreens combine beauty and hardi- ness to withstand the winters' cold. On the other hand, many have condemned the use of evergreens, claiming that so large a proportion of them winter-kill outright, or at least the exposed side turns so brown, that the result is the same. The greatest interest is being taken here in this matter, and when the silver cup offered by Miss Alice Keteltas "for the best gateway decora- tion, coniferous plants excluded," was awarded at the June show of the New- port Horticultural Society, this discus- sion reached its height. Miss Keteltas, who has a beautiful place here, wished to bring out some new ideas in gateway decorations, so she might adopt the one she liked best. So interested did the society become in this matter that in addition to this silver cup it offered a second prize of $20 and a third prize of $15; these awards brought out spirited competi- tion. The Keteltas cup went to Andrew S. Meikle, the head-gardener to Mrs. W. S. Wells. The body of this decora- GATEWAY DECORATION AT NEWPORT, R. I. By Andrew S. Meikle 1. The entrance fee will be $S to pay for space in hall. 2. The flag to be not more than six feet nor less than five feet ten inches in length. 3. The style of flag to be left to the discretion of the exhibitor. 4. Each exhibit to be in possession tion was a solid mass of specimen Jap- anese maples, and the blending of the blood-red, deep-yellow, and various green shaded leaves produced a superb effect. Japanese maples are so shrub- like in growth, so beautiful in coloring, and so hardy, that they seem to lend themselves perfectly, for forming per- igos. The American Florist. 89 manent beds of color in summer. Fine specimen plants of golden box employed as an edging set off grandly the delicate colors of the Japanese maples ; and the intermingled English ivies running over the scattered rocks gave a perfect finish to the whole group. The society's second prize w^as given to an extremely artistic arrangement of small pyramid green box trees, vari- MARKET GARDENS. Spanish Onions. — The Cunard line S. S. Campania, which arrived at New York recently, brought l6,i6o crates of Spanish onions, the first big cargo of this vegetable for the year. Shippers look for record-breaking imports of onions during the next six weeks. ESTABLISHMENT OF BOBBINK & ATKINS, RUTHERFORD, N. J. ous hardy ferns, and an intermingling of both the green and variegated euony- mus ; this was everything that was used, and yet its very simplicity gave it an elegance all its own. This gateway was staged by Bruce Butterton, head-gar- dener to E. J. Berwind. The third prize went to Miss Fannie Foster, Andrew Christiansen gardener, for a low arrangement of yuccas and Aucuba Japonica; this group was also edged with English ivies and was put together with the most scrupulous neatness; it was certainly a good third and very much admired. Of the other three entries that did not meet the approval of the judges, one was made up of aspidistras, Hibis- cus Cooperi and dracsenas, the whole very prettily edged with ophiopogon; it certainly made a very handsome appear- ance. Another was formed of many beautiful specimen plants of fancy leaved dracaenas, crotons, and yuccas, with the striped grass, Poa trivialis, for the border, attracted marked atten- tion, as the specimen plants of which it was made up were highly colored and elegant. A decoration which had some good points was made up of Japanese maples, eulalias, Ficus elastica and Pandanus Veitchii. X. North Adams, Mass. — A. J. Booth- man, of North Summer street, is having his greenhouses fitted up with electric lights. Springfield, O. — Mrs. Belinda Reese, widow of one of the pioneers in the flower business in Springfield, died at her home July i6, aged 76. She was a native of Maryland. ! Council Bluffs, Ia. — J. F. Wilcox is having ground graded for large exten- sions of his greenhouses on East Pierce street. The extension will be constructed this fall, or early in the spring, and will include about 150,000 square feet of glass. Profitable Strawberries. — While there were many remarkable yields of strawberries in the vicinity of Bridge- ville. Pa., the past season none surpassed the crop of Oliver A. Newton. From one acre 6,200 quarts of berries were picked, which netted $503.62. The ber- ries were of the Gandy variety, exten- sively grown here. Good Year for Pickles. Unusual activity in the pickling indus- try is promised for this season by those who have watched the growth of vege- tables used in this business. A man in the trade says the crop this year will be the largest in this vicinity for ten or twelve years and the output of the fac- tories will be almost double that of last season. The acreage in the vicinity of St. Paul, South St. Paul and Newport will amount to more than a thousand acres, and reports from the entire region show a favorable condition of the prod- ucts. It is expected that there will be a large demand for western goods throughout the east, where the pickle crop has suffered through the continued drought. In many parts of the east the crop will amount to practically nothing. — St. Paul Pioneer Press. Preparing to Force Tomatoes. Market gardeners usually aim to have certain crops in the season when they are more remunerative. In growing tomatoes for a winter crop one should strive to have them at their best during the Christmas holiday season, as usually there is a greater demand and higher prices prevail. It is a nice accomplish- ment to be able to bring in a house of tomatoes for Thanksgiving and have them at their best during the remainder of the holidays, yet many do this with some profit beside. As in every other line of horticultural operations, a good start followed by intelligent care will aid in good results. This is the season to commence and seed should be sown forthwith, either in flats or pots, and from the time they are large enough to handle they should not suffer for want of transplanting, potting or watering. The method we adopt is sowing in flats and when of sufficient size pot into 3-inch pots, spac- ing the pots as they grow so the plants do not become drawn, and by the time they are thrifty and strong and about 6 or 8 inches high the house and benches should have been prepared for their transplanting. It is best at all times to grow toma- toes with bottom heat, or at least on benches which have a free circulation of air under them and a certain constric- tion of root space is beneficial, if not necessary. Some market gardeners have boxes about one foot deep by one foot wide which are used for this purpose. These are slightly elevated from the floor and in proximity to the heating pipes. If one has a house benched for other plants, the space may be divided by running strips the same depth and thus form two or more continuous boxes, even though only 6 inches deep a width of 15 inches will be found satisfactory. GATEWAY DECORATION AT NEWPORT, R. I. By Bruce Butterton. 90 The American Florist. Aug. 12, When planting out we prefer to set the plants about 15 inches apart and train to a single stem. It follows that the best soil with a liberal enrichment is necessary and for this purpose we use good turf soil stacked the previous fall or plowed early the present spring to which is added one-fourth part of well rotted barnyard or cow manure. In filling the boxes or benches, enough space must be left for future top dressings of the same material, and arrangements made for saving cow manure for top dressing and manure water to be applied when the plants have set some fruit. Con- trary to the opinion of some they are more profitable when well fed, provided the roots are kept in bounds and the growth concentrated for the production of fruit. To discuss the merits of the differ- ent varieties of tomatoes suitable for forcing is to some extent only a per- sonal opinion. If true Lorillard can be procured, nothing better represents the qualities desired in a forcing tomato. Sutton's Best of All and Stirling Castle are good but with us not so good as Lorillard. Frequently market gardeners have some particular strain of their own evolved either by selection or breeding and representing the qualities they most desire and in some instances they have good qualifications. A few years ago a variety called the Pepper tomato was introduced and for setting qualities it was par excellence, but for quality it would hardly pass muster for culinary purposes. It remains for the market gardeners to do individual 'work on these problems since they are the best fitted, and where instances of free setting are obtained the infusion of the good qualities which are obtained in less free-setting varie- ties can be brought about with profit to the originator and permanent benefit to the cause of horticulture. Francis Canning. Madison, Wis. — The Wisconsin State Horticultural Society will hold its sum- mer meeting at Oshkosh August 29. WITH THE GROWERS Some Large Orangfe Trees. There is just now to be seen at the establishment of the Julius Roehr's Company, at Rutherford, K. J., a recent importation from France of some unusu- ally large orange trees in tubs. They run in height from six to ten feet and are handsome, well-fruited specimens. For formal gardens and conservatories they should prove very acceptable, and they can be used to advantage in other directions. They are making a splendid show in the nursery at this time, and form one of the leading attractions of the establishment. The fruit is of a commercial size. Poehlmann Brotbers, Morton Grove, 111. The Poehlmann Brothers' ranges at Morton Grove, 111., are now the scene of much activity. A large force of men has been working hard to finish plant- ing and practically all the roses are in benches and doing well. A large lot of Liberty is still in pots, and it will occupy five new houses, which are nearing com- pletion. Each day sees several benches of new carnations planted, and all seem to be doing well. Just now the field grown plants look most thrifty. But those in pots will surpass them in a few weeks and are expected to produce flowers several weeks before the field grown stock. Lawson, which has had a wonderfully large sale, will occupy four houses this year. Wolcott was this firm's best white last season, but White Lawson is expected to take high rank in the future. Chrysanthemums all are doing well, the early sorts are already of good size. There are a large number of vari- eties for which there has been a heavy demand this season. Another lot of Lilium longiflorum is just now coming into bloom and will undoubtedly find a good market. This firm has enjoyed an exceptionally heavy plant business in all lines this season and very little stock will be carried over. Frost has, caused a large breakage in the bottom row of roof glass, and Poehlmann Brothers at heavy expense are substituting a 7-inch strip of galvanized iron, which will remedy this objectionable feature. A mention of the mechanical department of these ranges must not be omitted. When the new carnation ranges were built, a well was driven in the boiler room, and by excep- tional luck a fine water supply was obtained. The well is 182 feet deep and has a lasting supply. A compressed air pump is used, which at forty pounds pressure supplies fifty gallons a minute through a six-inch pipe. There are four other wells on the premises. The fer- tilizing system is one of the best in use in this section. Manure is steamed thor- oughly in large vats for about five hours. It is then drained into a large under- ground tank from which it is forced through the mains of the various houses. An independent system of mains extends throughout the houses, but for supply- ing the benches the water pipes are used. This is accomplished by a system of valves and connections so that by turning off the water supply of the pipe leading to the bench the pipes can be used for the fertilizer. Poehlmann Brothers necessarily use a large ton- nage of coal and have always found it cheapest to use a good grade. Mclntyre Brothers, Nashville, Tenn. One of the oldest floral establishments of this city is that conducted by Dan and Will Mclntyre, sons of tthe late D. Mclntyre, an industrious and capable Scotchman, who came to this country more than forty years ago. He raised such flowers as his patrons needed, largely in pits or cold frames. He was very popular and was patron- ized by the best people of the city. Long before the present system of rose culture was in vogue he made a splen- did success in producing roses. His Marechal Niel and Lamarque roses were the wonder of the city and netted him no small sum. Gloire de Dij on and Mal- maison were also favorites at that time. IMPORTED ORANGES AT JULIUS ROEHRS COMPANY'S, RUTHERFORD, N. J. 1905- Th E American Florist. 9,1 He was an industrious, hard-working man, and he always sold his flowers at very reasonable prices. For many years his place was the only one where roses were to be had, and he naturally did a flourishing business. The elder Mcln- tyre died some four or five years ago, and his sons succeeded to the business. Their gardens, comprising some five acres, are accessible from street car lines, and they have many visitors and enjoy the same popularity that was bestowed upon their father. They have 18,000 square feet of glass, and are mak- ing fnany improvements for next win- ter's trade. They will put in a, new fifty horsepower boiler. They have great success with carna- tions, devoting four houses to their culture, and are now growing some fine specimens of American Beauty roses. still a believer in this plant as a good commercial commodity. While the greenhouses just now are being rearranged, considerable settling has already been accomplished. Two houses of Nephrolepis Scottii are look- ing exceptionally fine and Mr. Dreyer has great faith in this deservedly popu- lar fern. The Boston fern is still large- ly grown here, but its presence all the more accentuates the possibilities of its compact rival from the growers' stand- point. Cycas is also grown here in quantity, and there are more than two houses of it. The trade would find it hard to locate a better assortment of sizes of cycas plants than can be found here. Other productions likely to inter- est visitors are Pandanus Veitchii, aspi- distras, dracaenas, crotons, palms in va- riety and araucarias. NEW ESTABLISHMENT OF R. DREYER, NEWTOWN, L. I. They have never found it necessary to have an up-town store, but dispose of all their product without effort at their greenhouses. They do a great deal in funeral work, wedding decorations, and in fact do a general retail business from the offices connected with the green- houses. They disposed of over so.ciog bedding plants the past spring, and have now on hand 12,000 young carnation plants for next season's flowering. They make a great specialty of violets, rais- and largely Princess of Wales and Califor- nia. There is a constant and growing demand for flowers here, keeping pace with the growth of the city and the Messrs. Mclntyre are well abreast of the times on all that pertains to a well regulated greenhouse concern. M. C. D. R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I., N. Y. The last vestige of the old establish- ment of R. Dreyer has disappeared, and the property is now at the disposal of the authorities directing the transit im- provements which are to revolutionize local travel in greater New York. By degrees Mr. Dreyer has moved from his old location and established himself a short distance farther on in the direction of Flushing, in the farming district of Newtown. Nine new houses at present form the nucleus of a future plant. Six additional houses are to go up at once, and by fall the new establishment will be of notable proportions. The new acre- age is sufficiently large in extent to ac- commodate many thousands of feet of glass in the future and presents facilities for outside culture unexcelled commer- cially. The soil is rich and has been worked for 200 years or more. A large growing of California privet demon- strates the value of the new site for growing florists' nursery stock. Mr. Dreyer's privet could hardly be beaten. Just now he has a fine lot of Ficus elas- tica coming along outdoors, and he is The attractiveness of the new estab- lishment is enhanced by the handsome new residence Mr. Dreyer has erected on the main road at the entrance to the place. At Downers Grove, 111. JOHN GOLLAN. The ranges of John GoUan consist of eight houses, each 20x100 feet. The work of planting is about finished, and new stock is in a prosperous condition. One house of Bride and two houses of Bridesmaid have been carried over. There is one house of about 1,000 Kai- serin roses which is supplying fair stock for the season. Mr. Gollan has a nice lot of young Asparagus Sprengeri in pots, also one house of adiantum which is in good shape. JAMES PAYNE. For a number of years James Payne, the "green goods man," has made a specialty of growing smilax. Asparagus plumosus, adiantum and Asparagus Sprengeri at his range. He now has several houses of each in good condi- tion, but at present the mairket is rather quiet for this class of stbck. Later in the season he will be able to supply large quantities, and undoubtedly will find a good market. At present he is throwing out several houses of A. Sprengeri, preparatory to planting cair- nations, of which there are about 15,000 in field, all in good shape, especially Lawson. The plants are of six varieties • —Lady Bountiful, Boston Market, En- chantress, Estelle, White Lawson, and Lawson. All were planted direct from benches April 15 to 20. CHARLES V. WOLF. Charles V. Wolf, of the firm of Gollan & Wolf, is erecting two new houses, 2754x125 feet, which he will devote to Bride and Bridesmaid roses. He hopes to be able to plant the houses by August 15. The plants are one year old grafted stock, supplied by Bassett & Washburn. Work is progressing favorably and we wish for Mr. Wolf much success. downer's grove floral company. At the Downer's Grove Floral Com- pany's ranges the work of throwing out old stock and building new benches is progressing favorably. At this place, which was formerly the Mrs. C. S. Foote property, only roses are grown— Bride, Bridesmaid, and American Beauty. Foreman Thomas Hopkinson has some nice new stock which looks thrifty. A house of about 900 American Beauty plants is well advanced and will be supplying flowers in a short time. There are also two houses of adiantum which are in good shape. A feature of the large center house which was rebuilt last season is cement gutters which pro- vide good drainage. The cut from this establishment has been handled by the N. C. Moore Company at the Flower Growers' Market, Chicago. At Kansas City, Mo. Although this city is comparatively new in establishments of this charac- ter, the increase of glass area this season IS very noticeable. The largest addi- tions are being made by George M. Kel- logg, of Pleasant Hill, 40,000 square feet; W. L. Rock Flower Company, 30,000 square feet, and R. S. Brown, 20,000 square feet. This increase will be used for carnations alone. On each of these places the styles of structure are nearly alike, the houses being mainly 24x200 feet, equal span, with iron gutters and supports. Mr. Kellogg prepared his beds early in April and planted his stock direct, HOUSE OF NEPHROLEPIS SCOTTII AT R. DREYER'S, NEWTOWN, L.;^ 1. 92 The American Florist. Aug. 12, the houses being raised in July. Mr. Rock is now planting his stock from the field. Much attention is to be given to liquid fertilizer, and the larger establishments have extensive equipments in this line. Mr. Kellogg has recently added an $8,000 dairy, and in connection with this is his immense fertilizer tank. At the Rock establishment a large cistern is used and the liquid is pumped to the various houses. There has been much trouble with asters this season, and the question of high or low grown for this field stock is still unsettled. Stem rot has not been severe on stock on low ground. Acme. 0. J. Virgin, New Orleans. U. J. Virgin's nursery is at pres- ent the largest in the city of New Orleans and consists of eleven houses. Of these, three are for various palms and other foliage plants, two for adian- tums, three for asparagus, one for dif- ferent varieties of ferns, one serves as a propagating and forcing house and one for bulbous plants during the win- ter .season. During the past three years arecas, kentias and latanias, besides thousands of asparagus, have been grown here from seed. The young plants adapt themselves readily to the sub-tropical climate, grow strong and fast and remain nearly free from the different kinds of disease. A large quan- tity of Areca lutescens, Cocos flexuosa, C. australis and C. plumosa from ten to fifteen feet in height, besides several fine specimen plants of Adiantum cuneatum, Davallia Fijiensis and Nephrolepis Pier- soni ferns deserve to be mentioned. Dur- . ing the summer months thousands of branching asters, tuberoses, althaeas, roses, etc., are grown outdoors for cut flowers. In connection with the nursery, U. J. Virgin has one of the largest and finest retail flower stores located on the prin- cipal business street of the city, at which place most of the plants and flowers are disposed of. Mr. Virgin has been in the florists' business since 1890, and through his great energy and far-reaching enter- prise, combined with the most courteous and strictly up-to-date treatment of his customers, rose to be one of the fore- most florists, not only of this city, but of the whple , ^outh. ; The illustration herewith represents the interior of the tropical house during Easter week, 1905. For the past five years the plant has been under the management of Richard Eichling. Crescent. John Reltmeler, BowmanvlUe, 111. Three years ago John Reitmeier built his new greenhouses about a mile west of this place and has since been grow- ing carnations with good success. The range contains about 35,000 square feet of glass. The following varieties of carnations will be grown this season : Lawson, Enchantress, Nelson Fisher, Mrs. Patten, Lady Bountiful, and Vaf-iegated Lawson. Flamingo was thrpwn out this year as Mr. Reitmeier has not had the best of success with this variety, due to the fact, he thinks, that the soil is too heavy. The stems grew long and were of good strength, but the plants did not produce enough flow- ers to make their growing profitable. A good idea in keeping cut flowers has been put into use here. A series of zinc-lined boxes, adjoining each oth- er, are attached to the water main and fresh cold water can thus be supplied to cut flowers awaiting shipment. Carnations plants in field are doing well and indoor planting is well under way. Hard Seeds. We designate as hard those seeds nor- mally constituted and ripe, but which re- main inactive in the seed beds, although placed in under the most favorable con- ditions for sprouting. In order to leave no doubt as to the exact meaning of this word we must give a few explanations on the subject. The ripeness of the fruit and the ripe- ness of the seed must not be confound- ed, as they are two very different physi- ological facts, and do not always occur simultaneously. There is no direct con- nection between them, as sometimes the seeds ripen first, sometimes simultane- ously with the fruit, but more often later than the fruit. A seed is ripe when its contents (starch, sugar, etc.,) have arrived at such a state that they can be assimilated by the embryo as soon as the seed comes into contact with exterior moisture, oxygen and heat, which are the three principal and necessary conditions for its germination. Hard seeds are met with among many forage plants, princi- pally in the leguminous ones, particu- larly clover, lucerne, sulla and various kinds of vetches, etc. Much difference exists between hard seeds and seeds which have lost their germinative power, either by age or a defective conformation, etc. The first remain with a latent or retarded vitality, whilst most of the others are dead. When placed in an experimental seed bed the one lot shows scarcely any appre- ciable change, whilst the others soon be- gin to swell, change color and appear- ance, become moldy and rot. Thus from a practical point of view a very great difference is found in these two kinds of seeds, because the hard ones have not lost their germinative faculty, and when put into the soil the majority grow, though sometimes only after a long period of inaction. For this reason the seed-control sta- tions of the state consider the hard leguminous seeds as being good; at any rate they will germinate, whilst a very large proportion of the others will not sprout. A high percentage of hard seeds have the undesirable feature of sprout- ing too slowly at the beginning thereby causing loss of time, and many experi- ments have been made to obtain by special treatment a quicker and more uniform development. This hardness being due to the im- penetrability of the outer skin of the seed, which prevents the entrance of moisture, all that is necessary to create a partial if not total germination is to facilitate the access of moisture to the kernel, either by an incision or by soft- ening the skin. About fifteen years ago a process of steeping the seeds in boiling water for five minutes or more was tried, but was not found a success on account of the difficulty of regulating the different periods of immersion for different seeds. Lately several machines have been constructed for making an incision in the skin without damaging the kernel, so as to obtain a uniform germination of fresh seeds. The experiment station of Svaloff in Sweden has had an ap- paratus specially constructed for this work. These machines have so far been principally used for clover seed, and the work consists simply in exercising such a pressure on the skin as will crack it. Clover seed thus treated germinated at the rate of 90 per cent in about twenty-four hours. Several large seed merchants in the north of France are selling clover seeds which have passed through these special machines. At first the sales were very limited, as most agriculturists seem to attach little or no importance to the matter, but now, in consequence of the excellent results ob- tained, the merchants sell more than half of their clover seeds thus prepared. — Journal de I'Agriculture. A Horseradisb Pest. Ed. American Florist:— I send you a specimen of a horseradish pest, a fly that seems to ruin the foliage of my horseradish. Can you tell me what it is and how I can destroy it? It also gets on cabbage. Paris green has no effect on it. J. B. VIEW IN ONE OF THE GREENHOUSES OF U. J. VIRGIN, NEW ORLEANS, LA. (BichaTd Eichling, manager of greenhouse department in background.) tgos. The American Florist. 93 The insect inclosed in the letter of "J- B." is the false chinch bug (Nysius angustatus). This plant-bug is a beet feeder of long standing, and shows a tendency toward being omnivorous, although cruciferous plants, such as cab- bage and turnip, appear to be the favor- ite food. It does more or less injury to leaves or any good protecting material, they do not present a good appearance in the spring. The flowering plants shown in the illustration were planted in flats four inches deep, in loam and cow manure, about the end of December. The flats were placed in cold frames from which CHRYSANTHEMUM CORYMBOSUM AT SMITH'S COLLEGE, NORTHAMPTON, MASS. potato, lettuce, grapevine, strawberry, and even grass and the foliage of apple trees. It is grayish brown and measures about one-eighth of an inch. When occurring in large numbers the false chinch bugs crowd together on plants after the manner of chinch bugs on corn, and harlequin bugs on cabbage, and as they feed by suction they soon exhaust a plant by depriving it of its vital juices, causing it in time to wilt and perish. The distribution of the species extends from New Hampshire to the Gulf, and westward to the Pacific States. It is subject to the same atmospheric influ- ences as the true chinch bug, damp, rainy weather being unfavorable \o its development. The best manner of holding this bug in control consists in clean cul- ture, keeping down all purslane, a favor- ite host plant, the careful cleaning up of crop remnants and other trash before winter, and the collection of the bugs when they occur in numbers in pans or pails filled with water and a thin scum of kerosene. The free use of kerosene emulsion and pyrethrum is also of value, the latter, though expensive, being effi- cient in small fields. Anemone Coronarla. Anemone coronaria has long been a popular flowering plant in European gardens, but is rarely seen in American gardens, particularly in the northern or north-eastern states. The bright red, white, purple or blue flowers in diflfer- ent varieties are always much admired when they are well grown. In British gardens they plant the tubers in the open ground two inches deep in October and November in well drained, warm soil and they flower freely the following spring. Our win- ters here, however, in the north-eastern states are far too cold for that treat- ment, for even when covered with frost was almost totally excluded by a thick covering. Of course in zero weather a little frost penetrated the frames but not enough to freeze the soil to any depth. In mild weather the frames were uncovered and opened. About the first of May the flats were plunged in the open ground against a background of shrubs and arranged so that the red, white and blue colors made a very brilliant effect. They were in full bloom about May 20, and in con- nection with the lilac display in High- land park, Rochester, N. Y., which on Sunday, May 28, was estimated to have been visited by 25,000 people, the anem- ones came in for their share of admira- tion. I remember a good many years since William Falconer used to grow them well at Dosoris, Long Island, N. Y., by planting them out in a cold frame in the fall, which was covered during win- ter, and the following spring they made a glorious show when the sashes were removed. It is sometimes recommended to plant the tubers in early spring for a display in summer. This I have never tried, and I doubt whether it would be suc- cessful on account of our hot scorching summer sun. They can readily be had in bloom, however, in late winter or early spring in the greenhouse. The tubers should be boxed or potted in fall and kept cool (this is essential, for they will not stand heat pressure until thor- oughly rooted), and when they have made a good growth and the buds are prominent, and are then placed in a gentle heat, they will make a fine dis- play. There are a great many named vari- eties of Anemone coronaria, single and double, in a wide range of colors. John Dunbar. Chrysanthemum Curymbosum. The natural order compositse fur- nishes a vast amount of hardy peren- nials for the flower garden, and the genus chrysanthemum which now in- cludes pyrethrum affords valuable and well known plants for garden work. Chrysanthemum corymbosum is a native of Europe and North Africa and has not as yet become widely disseminated in this country, although it possesses all the better characteristics desired in perennials, being of robust growth, a good border plant and excellent for cut- ting. It will be noted in the illustration that the leaves are finely divided and the stems which become much branched above each terminate in a fine white flower. The plant grows to a height of three or four feet and flowers toward the end of June. The photograph from which the illustration was made was obtained in the botanical gardens of ANEMONE CORONARIA. (The poppy anemone in Highland Park, Rochester, N. Y.) 94 The American Florist. Aug. i^. Smith college, Northampton, Mass., and at the time of our visit the plant was certainly making a better showing . than many better known composites growing near by. Francis Canning. General News. Reading, Pa. — Stephen J. Sousley, of Franklin street, is erecting a greenhouse. Geneva, III. — W. B. Davis has sold out to R. C. Engledew & Company, of Chicago. Kankakee, III. — Charles Schafer is building a new residence near his ranges in this city. Peoria, III. — This city will hold a flower festival and carnival September 11-16, inclusive. Marquette, Mich. — Among other improvements at the Stafford plant, three new houses are being added. Ports-mouth, N. H. — Robert Cap- stick has opened a display and salesroom on Congress street, this city. Leominster, Mass. — George M. Ken- dall has marketed $12,000 worth of indoor cucumbers since early spring. Omaha, Neb. — George Sorenson, of Florence, has gone on a trip to Califor- nia, and to visit the Portland , Ore., exposition. Hartford, Conn. — J. C. Hudson, sec- retary of the board of education of London, England, was a recent visitor at the school of horticulture in this city, July 31. Des Moines, lA.^Vaughan's Seed Store will add two houses and a sales office to the Morris greenhouises, the Moninger Company having the contract for the frame work. Lansing, Mich. — Victor Gardner, twenty-one years of age, and a gradu- ate of the Michigan Agricultural col- lege, has been appointed horticulturist by the Iowa Agricultural college. Denver, Col. — Business is very good for summer trade and summer flowers are very plentiful. Good decorations have been numerous the past month con- sidering the time of year. The weather is cool. Paducah, Kv. — The annual inspection of the gardens and lawns of the Illi- nois Central railroad is now taking place, W. H. Gardener, chief gardener of the Louisville division, passing through this city July 25. Milwaukee, Wis. — The preliminary premium list for the exhibition to be held under the auspices of the Milwau- W. ATLEE BURPEE AND HENRY ECKFORD AT WIEM, ENG. kee Florists' Club is being mailed. Copies may be secured on application to Secretary H. V. Hunkel, care of Holton & Hunkle Company, Milwaukee, Racine, Wis.— Rudolph J. Mohr, for- merly with the British display at the St. Louis World's Fair and later with W. J. Smythe, Chicago, has bought the A. J. Fidler place in this city. There is., no reason why Mr. Mohr should not make a success of his new enter- prise. Montgomery, Ala. — S. B. Stern & Company have erected two modern houses for palms and ferns, seventy-five feet long, also a fine propagating house of the same length, and a 100-foot house for chrysanthemums. They report flourishing business, building up rap- idly and expect to add largely to their greenhouses next season. Chippewa Falls, Wis. — F. S. Wei- gand, of the Chippewa Falls green houses, will make some extensive improvements on his property on Bay street and Grand avenue. It is his inten- tion to add two more green houses. In order to do this a barn will be torn down. The two new houses will be as large as the largest he now has and will run parallel with them. The increasing demand for plants and flow- ers, together with the fact that Mr. Weigand will discontinue buying his stock abroad, has caused the improve- ment. Comins: Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omissions from this list.] Boston, Mass,, November 9-12, 1905. — Chrysanthemum exhibition Massachusetts Horticultural Society. W. P. Rich, Sec'y, Horticultural Hall, 300 Massachusetts avenue, Boston, Mass. Indianapolis, Ind., November 14-18, 1905. — Indiana floral festival and chrysanthe- mum show. Irwin Bertermann, Sec'y, 241 Massachusetts avenue, Indianapolis, Ind, Kansas City, Mo,, November 13-18, 1905. — Third annual flower show Kansas City Convention Hall Building Company. Louis W. Shouse, Sec'y, Convention Hall, Kan- sas City, Mo. Los Angeles, Cal,, November 2-4, 1905. — First annual exhibition Southern Cali- fornia Horticultural Association. Ernest Braunton, Sec'y, 203 New High street, Los Angeles, Cal. Madison, N. J., October 26-27, 1905.— Tenth annual flower show Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society. E. Rea- gen, Sec'y, Madison, N. J. Menio Park, Cal., October 20-21, 1905.— Third annual fall exhibition Menlo Park Horticultural Society. James T. Lynch, Sec'y, Menlo Park, Cal, Newport, R. I., September 11-13, 1905.— Annual autumn exhibition Newport Hor- ticultural Society. David Mcintosh, Sec'y, Ledge Road, Newport. R. I. Philadelphia, Pa., November 7-11, 1905. — Annual exhibition Pennsylvania Horti- cultural Society, David Rust, Sec'y, Hor- ticultural Hall, Broad street below Locust, Philadelphia. Providence, R, I,, November 14-15, 1905. — Chrysanthemum and carnation exhibi- tion Rhode Island Horticultural Societ'y. C. W. Smith, Sec'y, 27-29 Exchange street, Providence, Red Bank, N, J,, November 1-2, 1905. — Eighth annual exhibition Monmouth County Horticultural Society. H. A. Kettel, Sec'y, Red Bank, N. J. St. Louis, Mo., November — , 1905. — Annual exhibition St, Louis Florists' Club, Otto G. Koenig, Mgr., 6471 Floris- sant avenue, St. Louis. Tarrytow^n, N. Y., November 1-3, 1905. — Seventh annual exhibition Tarrytown Horticultural Society. E. W. Neubrand, Sec'y, Tarrytown, N. T. Waco, Tex., November 15-18, 1905. — Tenth annual Chrysanthemum show Texas State Floral Society, Mrs. L. A. Shumway, Sec'y, Waco, Tex, Worcester, Mass., November 9. 1905. — Chrysanthemum exhibition Worcester County Horticultural Society. Adin A. Hixon, Sec'y, Horticultural Hall, 18 Front street, Worcester, Mass, ■ ^905' The a merica n Fl oris t. 9 5 THE RE TAIL TRADE Attractive Centerpiece. — For a beau- tiful flower centerpiece fill a glass bowl with carbonated water and immediately arrange it in nasturtiums with plenty of leaves. The flowers will soon be cov- ered with sparkling dew, presenting the coolest appearance, says a contempo- rary. Preserving Flowers. — Several sugges- tions for preserving cut flowers are given by recent writers. Heliotrope, which is so hard to keep fresh, should have the leaves stripped from the stalks as soon as it is cut. Greenery can be mixed with the flowers afterwards. Pop- pies, very fragile blossoms, should have the ends of the stems seared with _ a lighted match or candle before being placed in water. Flowers at Dinners to a King. During the recent visit of King Alfonso in Paris, the numerous state din- ners and luncheons were remarkable for the elaborateness and taste of the floral decorations, which were arranged principally by Mme. Chenier, says a cor- respondent of Le Jardin. . State treas- ures in the way of silver epergnes, stands and baskets, Sevres vases and bisque statuettes were freely used to add to the brilliancy and interest of the effect. One of the most original was with oat-stalks. These were held in place by cherry velvet ribbon knotted at the upturned brim and holding a spray of cherries in its folds; ends of ribbon strayed out over the cloth over which cherries also seemed to have rose, forming a regular but not stiff wreath ; the center consisted of an oval mirror encircled by a rose wreath, four knots of pale blue ribbon apparently holding it in place, the ends trailing upon the cloth; five smaller wreaths at A FLORAL HAT FOR EFFECT.-Le Jardin. escaped. One of these hats was placed at the center and one at each end of the table, while between was arranged a double row of slender bouquets of the same poppies in yellow, orange and white, the whole design united by appar- ently careless sprays of the poppies and oat-stalks laid upon the cloth. The each side extended down the length of the table, each with a knot of ribbon, A bunch of cattleyas and odontoglos- sums with asparagus formed the center- piece, and could have been as well replaced by a bouquet of roses. A totally different decoration was made from the same roses — Caroline fc\ DINNER TABLE ARRANGEMENT IN RURAL FASHION.— Le Jardin. designed for a dinner given by the king to twenty-two of his suite. Three large hats of Italian straw furnished the prin- cipal motive. These hats were deeply indented and had one side sharply turned up; from the crowns and down the open brims trailed clusters and sprays of cherries, crowned and partially hidden by a long spray of yel- low and orange Iceland poppies mingled exquisite coloring and silky texture of these Iceland poppies and the contrasting cherries made a charming decoration which could be varied with many varie- ties of field flowers or fruits. A very different and formal decoration consisted of wreaths of Caroline Test- out roses, not made up, but cut from the stems and laid directly upon the cloth, a bit of foliage or a bud relieving each Testout^with the addition of five grace- ful statuettes; the centerpiece consisted of a bunch of roses in the center of which stood a statuette; at eacTi end stood rather tall Sevres flower stands filled with roses; a number of small dishes of old Sevres with a few roses stood here and there, with four, of the figures carelessly placed. Sprays of asparagus were used to unite the whole. ORNAMENTAL FIGURES USED IN CONNECTION WITH FLOWEKS FOR DINNER TABLE DECORATION.— Le Jardin. 96 The American Florist. Aug. 12. Two modern ideas are shown in this decoration — one that of confining flow- ers to their own fohage, roses especially, and the other a return to the use of handsome porcelain in table decorations. For a gala luncheon at the ministry of foreign affairs, the table, extending the entire length of the hall and widen- ing at each end, held massive silver designs, which were filled with red and pink roses — Caroline Testout and Mme. Gabriel Luizet for the tall pieces and Ulrich Brunner for the low ones. The immense center piece held roses of a different shade in each section, while down the center of the table on each side were large silver cups holding Caro- line Testout or Luizet roses; in smaller silver standards nearer the edges of the tables were bouquets of roses, alter- nately pink and red ; these were arranged as if simply laid in the recepta- cle, the stems being allowed to show at one side. A curving line of smilax, with here and there a rose, strayed down each side among the flowers. At the dinner to 150 guests, given by M. Delcasse, at which king and presi- dent sat side by side, the table was made in the shape of a "U," a table of honor, with two long tables extending from it. The center of the table of honor was a square of ivory satin, painted with the arms of the king, and bordered with a twisted ribbon shot with gold, knotted at diagonal corners, the ends extending carelessly over the cloth. At the other two corners were clusters of flowers, one of cattleyas with yellow callas, the other of cattleyas and Testout roses with sprays of odonto- glossum. Orchids and white anthuriums alternated with Marechal Niel roses upon this table. Where the long tables joined it were placed empire vases with Caroline Testout roses; sprays of aspar- agus were interwoven over the cloth. The long tables were narrower, and a succession of formal designs was car- ried down the center; smaller sprays of roses raised on silver standards as described above were placed here and there among the green at the sides to break the formality. New York. NO IMPROVEMENT IN MARKET. Business is dull, some say more so than in previous seasons. No one will dispute the fact that trade is extraordi- narily light. Outdoor stock is very plent- iful and in variety covers a wide range. Even cosmos, a fall staple, can be had in quantity. Asters are, of course, the pre- vailing stock. The quality is perhaps' a , little better, but prices have not im- proved. Roses are arriving in larger quantities than the market can readily absorb, and really good stock is scarce. In white varieties, Kaiserin is the best seller, and it is arriving in good shape. Carnations are still rather short in sup- ply, and sell freely when the quality is good. Lilies are in demand and bring fair prices. Gladioli are flooding the market, and the ash barrel is a good cus- tomer. Fully three times as much as the market will take is daily received. Sweet peas are not quite so abundant, but are in excess of the demand. Maidenhair ferns are quite a drug and much of them is waste. Society in New York is dormant and florists are taking things easily. The Market, August 9. — The market to-day is extraordinarily quiet, with roses near the, glut point. NOTES. The transportation committee of the New York Florists' Club has completed its arrangements for the journey to the convention. The party will leave New York via the Pennsylvania railroad at 10:55 a. m. on Monday, August 14. If the party numbers 100 or over, a special train will be provided. Three-quarters of the required number has already been guaranteed. St. Thomas' episcopal church, probably the -most fashionable church in this city for weddings, was destroyed , by fire Tuesday morning, August 8. A large stock of decorative plants owned by a prominent florist just escaped the con- flagration. Louis Dupuy, of Whitestone, has returned from a visit to France and looks the picture of health. He says Walter Thompson, formerly with the Pierson-Sefton Company, has opened offices at 2195 Boulevard, Jersey City, as a steam and hot water heating con- tractor. P. Krawl, of Moore, Hentz & Nash, a few days since had $35 taken from him by a pick-pocket in the New York Cut Flower Company's quarters. William Hacklan, of the New York Cut Flower Company, was relieved of $50 a week or two ago while a passen- ger on an "L" railroad. Chris Stavros, the florist in the ferry house of the Lackawanna railroad at Christopher street, has closed his stand until September I. John Young is enlivening the window of his Twenty-eighth street store with daily displays of Tritonia Pfitzeri. Joseph S. Fenrich and wife are in ESTABLISHMENT OF W. REHM, NEW ORLEANS. LA, that while in Paris he noticed dahlias of the cactus variety being sold as pot plants, and evidently grown from cut- tings. He is quite busy just now rear- ranging his twenty houses. A stock of Bouvardia grandiflora is coming along nicely, and will be ready for a good demand next year. The Hinode Florist Company are com- mencing the erection of two large new houses at the Whitestone establishment, the need of which they have felt for some time. Their other houses are planted almost wholly with chrysanthe- mums, prominent among the early varie- ties, and looking particularly well grown, being Glory of Pacific. Frank Voisenat, the West Babylon, L. I., florist and landscape gardener, has leased the greenhouses opposite the entrance to the Flushing, L. I. ceme- tery, lately managed by Alfred R. Keeler. The houses are well located and a good business was established by the late Francis F. Keeler. As a result of the fire in Hoboken Au- gust 7, entailing the destruction of the Lackawanna depot, stock arriving from New Jersey was two to three hours late on Tuesday. Retailers were also ham- pered in steamer shipments for the Hamburg-American line. Pankok & Schumacher, of White- stone, L. I., are about to erect two new greenhouses, each over 100 feet long. They have a field of new red cactus dahlia just coming into flower. The dahlia is a sport from the Lonsdale va- riet. Risinger, the man who was convicted of stealing plants from the premises of Julius Roehrs Company, at Rutherford, N. J., has been sentenced to five years imprisonment. . . _ _ . _ , . , town again after a three weeks' sojourn at Patchogue, L. I. J. K. Allen is enjoying a vacation, making side trips from his New Jersey home. Peter Wagner, of Flatbush, is build- ing three new greenhouses. Harry Hoffmeir is taking week-end vacations at Asbury Park. William Ghormley is spending August in the Adirondacks. Visitors : P. J. Donahue, Lenox, Mass. ; R. Franke, Tuxedo, N. Y. ; Rob- ert Craig, Philadelphia; Benjamin Con- nell, West Grove, Pa. Chicago. MARKET DULL. After several weeks of good summer business, the bottom seems to have dropped out of trade the past week, and dull mid-summer conditions are mani- fest at every turn. Outside the regular shipping orders, funeral work is prac- tically the only outlet, and even street men are complaining of the stagnant condition of affairs. Extra good asters find ready sale, but for the most part there is a glut of this flower, and a clean-up every day is quite impossible. It is true that some very good new roses and carnations are being received, but on the other hand, there are quantities of soft, unsalable stock which gives the dealer a lot of trouble and worry. Gladiolus, good, bad and indifferent, is in ample supply, and prices are unstable. Hydrangea, mignonette, candytuft, daisies and many varieties of outdoor flowers are moving slowly. Forced sales have been the rule with no stated prices, as it has been a case of take what one could get to effect a clean-up. igo5. The American Florist. 97 Notwithstanding this fact, some dealers say that so far business is as good or better than for the corresponding time last August. TICKETS FOR WASHINGTON. All who are going with the Chicago party must get their tickets from P. J. Hauswirth, 227 Michigan avenue, Chi- cago. He can supply the tickets Satur- day, August 12, at his place of business and will be there also all day Sunday, August 13. He will be at the Polk street station one hour before the 11 p. m. train leaves Sunday night. These special tickets used by the Chicago dele- gation are solely in Mr. Hauswirth's hands and not for sale at the depot. NOTES. The exceedingly heavy downpour of rain on July 28, which apparently was a cloudburst, struck the premises of N. C. Moore at Morton Grove and for a while turned the surrounding terri- tory into a lake. Water stood a foot and a half deep in the boiler room and overflowed the walks in the green- houses. Mrs. Moore lost about four dozen spring chickens which were of fancy breed and which she prized very highly. The estimated loss, including carnation plants in field, is about $800. As far as has been reported, no further damage resulted in the vicinity. Mrs. William Winterson and daughter Laura, mother and sister of E. F. and L. H. Winterson, are visiting relatives in the east, including Mrs. Winterson's brother, Joseph G. Marsh, whom Mrs. Winterson has not seen for twenty-five years. Many points of interest will be visited, including Portsmouth, N. H., where the Japanese and Russian peace envoys are at present located, about eight miles from Mr. Marsh's summer home. The Catholic Order of Foresters and twenty-four persons and corporations are named as defendants in a bill filed with Clerk C. A. Buell of the United States court July 27 by Trustee Edwin C. Day, who has charge of the estate of Michael Winandy, amounting to $23,- 340. He wants the transfer of the prop- erty set aside and asks for an injunc- tion to restrain the defendants from further interference with the property. The Chicago Rose Company was in- corporated August 7, with a capital stock of $15,000. The officers are : J. P. Weiland, president and treasurer; D. J. Murphy, vice-president ; John P. Degnan secretary. The firm's new plant, containing 50,000 feet of glass devoted to roses exclusively, including Killarney and Richmond, is practically completed and planted. The first grand picnic of the North End Gardeners and Florists will take place at Brudy's grove, Lincoln ave- nue and Winona street, Bowmanville, Sunday, August 20. Prize bowling, mu- sic and a good time for everybody. Tickets on sale at J. A. Budlong's, P. Reinberg's and George Reinberg's. E. G. Hill was a visitor last Thurs- day and Friday. He reports very inter- esting visits at the June shows in Paris, Lyons and London. Returning by way of Belfast, Ireland, he found the aroma of Hugh Dickson's Dublin potheen unim- paired and incomparable. The E. F. Winterson Company is handling Banning's new gladiolus, Reu- ben H. Warder, and find an active call for it. P. J. Hauswirth has recently used this in some very effective fun- eral sprays and says in his opinion it is going to be a winner. Kroeschell Brothers report a very active sale of boilers, having received recent orders from points as far dis- tant as Portland, Ore., Berkeley, Cal., Boston, Mass., and some points in Can- ada. Christian Guhl, a gardener, living ai 2018 Maple avenue, Evanston, shot him- self in his barn August 9. His body was found by his son, William Guhl. No reason is known for the suicide. Miss Martin, who has charge of the retail store of Leroy L. Lamborn at Canton, O., is spending her vacation in this city and incidentally visiting some of the nearby growers. Jens Jensen has been appointed su- perintendent of the West park system. An account of his experience and work, with portrait, will be found in our issue of June 10 last, page 910. Mrs. Frank Williams, of the Atlas Floral Company, who has been in the hospital for the past ten days, suffer- ing from an attack of typhoid, is report- ed as improving. J. A. Budlong reports a good run on carnation plants and for the present is not booking any orders until they have caught up on their shipping orders. During a recent storm lightning struck the smoke stack of the N. K. Welter range at Evanston, and also damaged the glass of one house. Louis Wittbold has made arrange- ments to exhibit his new watering de- vice in connection with the Dietsch ex- hibit at the S. A. F. convention. Convention is the one general topic of conversation around the market this week, and indications are that the city will be well represented. J. A. Peterson, of Cincinnati, O., was in town last week showing samples of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, from leaf- struck cuttings. Philip J. Foley, Peter Reinberg and John Schillo have returned from an extensive and very enjoyable trip to the northwest, including Yellowstone park. J. B. Deamud recently presented each express driver with a flower of the scabiosa, to be worn as the August but- ton of the drivers. Charles W. McKellar and Leonard Kill, accompanied by their wives, spent a very pleasant Sunday in Aurora with Joseph Smely and the twins. D. England, superintendent of parks of Winnipeg, Man., has arrived in this city and will join the Chicago delegation to Washington. George J. Ball has gone to Rock Isl- and, where he will visit with friends a few days and enjoy a much needed rest. A. L. Randall, who is spending the summer on his fruit farm in Michigan, came over to Chicago last Saturday. The programme committee for the fall flower show is at work on the pre- liminary list which will be out soon. Wietor Brotljers report that they will be) cutting both outdoor and indoor car- nations in a few days. H. N. Bruns is busily engaged with some improvements in the way of new benches, glazing, etc. Weiland & Risch have added three newly painted signs, which are attrac- tive advertisements. A. C. Brown, of Springfield, is taking in the golf tournament at Wheaton this week. VACATION NOTES. William Kyle, of Kennicott's, with his wiie and baby, left last week for Colorado Springs, Col., where they will spend a couple of weeks. Fred Sperry, of Vaughan & Sperry, left on August 7 for a week's visit to his old home at Albion, Pa. Louis G. Gresenz, of Bassett & Wash- burn's, will start next week on a well- earned vacation. W. E. Lynch, of E. H. Hunt's, has returned from an enjoyable fishing trip in Michigan. Flint Kennicott is spending his vaca- tion at his country home, "The Grove." Alex. Newett, of Deamud's, is spend- ing his vacation at St. Joseph, Mo. E. E. Pieser., expects to leave August 26 on an extended trip to Canada. Visitors: J. H. Boelter, Appleton, Wis.; C. S. Ford, Philadelphia; Frank Stuppy, St. Joseph, Mo.; John F. Mad- den, Jersey City, N. J.; A. C. Canfield, Springfield, 111. ; Victor Wayman, Madi- son, Wis.; E. K. Diemer and wife, St. Louis; Arthur P. Ripley, secretary of the F. O. Pierce Company, of New York ; Charles McAniff, Des Moines, la. Philadelphia. THE MARKET. Business the past week has been very quiet. There is always something doing and good stock seems to be in demand, still the reduced forces have hard work putting the time in, and all appear to wish the summer was over. The condi- tion of the market is about the same as last week. Sweet peas still hang on, but they are soft and with no substance and will not last much longer. Lily of the valley is in good supply and seems to sell well. American Beauty is improv- ing and the advent of September will see the market much better supplied than last year. Chicago. m ■ New York. Baltimore. SOME CLUB TOKENS. Montreal. 98 The American Florist. Aug. 12, NOTES. The delegation from this city will cer- tainly be large, as the capital city is al- ways popular and the boys have not for- gotten the good time they had at the hands of their Washington brethren at the time of the previous meeting. The delegation will leave here at 8:32 a. m. over the Pennsylvania route. Special cars will be provided and handsomely decorated, as a committee has this mat- ter in charge. There will also be re- freshments served on the train, so all should arrive at their destination in good shape and ready for the duties of the convention. The special committee which has the entertainment of the delegates from other cities passing through on their way to the convention is laying plans to surprise the travelers, and hopes to be able to detain them long enough to rest up a bit and get a taste of the hos- pitality of the city of brotherly love. Carnation men are getting their stock in, Strand, of the Strafford flower farms, having most of his stock in. He has a fine lot of My Maryland. He says he is never troubled with stem rot and he attributes this to the fact that his car- nation fields are exceptionally well drained. At the August meeting of the club, Secretary Lonsdale's paper on the early life of the Florists' Club was the fea- ture. It was a correct history of the pe- riod from 1885 to 189s and the reading recalled many pleasant memories. J. M. Connelley, of Charleston, S. C, has secured a valuable assistant in Will- iam Gibson, who leaves Pennock Broth- ers, of this city, to take charge of the retail department of Mr. Connelley's store. Harry Bayersdorfer is again with us after his annual visit to Europe, looking if possible better than ever. In the rushing and extensive business, of the company, Harry no doubt has his share of worry. K. Washington. CONVENTION NEWS. The preparations for the convention, with the exception of a few minor details, are completed. As has been pre- viously stated. President Vaughan's reception will be held on a lawn, about twenty minutes' ride by trolley cars from the convention hall. Arrangements have been made with the street railway com- pany by which special cars will be provided for the delegates and their friends attending the reception. The ladies' bowling contest will be at the alleys of the Washington Y. M. C. A. A number of fine prizes have been offered for this contest. The reception committee of the Wash- ington Florists' Club, augmented by volunteers, will be on duty at the depots on Tuesday, August 15, to meet and welcome incoming delegates. The names of the members of the committee fol- low : William F. Gude, chairman, Ed. M. Byrnes, James Watt, James White, F. W. Bolgiano, Charles Henlock, John Brown, F. B. Foote, Theo. Dietrich, A. F. Faulkner, John Robertson, W. B. Shaw _ and George Field. The ladies' committee is composed of the follow- ing: Mrs. J. R. Freeman, chairman;, Mrs. George H. Cooke. Mrs. W. F. Gude, Mrs. G. C. Shaffer, Mrs. Z. D. Blackistone, Mrs. Peter Bisset, Mrs. Adolphus Gude, Mrs. Charles Henlock, Mrs. Charles McCauley, Mrs. Robert McLennan, Mrs. Burdett. The luncheon in the congressional library cafe, which was announced for Friday on the programmes that have been distributed, has been abandoned for a trip to Baltimore. It is planned that delegates take the train for Baltimore about I p. m. on Friday. It is expected that a rate for $1.20 for the round trip will be made. On reaching Baltimore the delegation will be in the hands of the Baltimore Florists' Club. It is announced that carriage rides about the city and a steamer excursion on Chesapeake bay will be the leading features of the itine- rary. For the benefit of delegates wishing to visit United States government build- ings and departments, the following information is given : The capitol is open from 9 a. m. to 4 :30 p. m. ; library of congress, from 9 a. m. to 10 p. m. ; White House, from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. ; state, war and navy departments, from 9 a. m. to 2 p. m. ; Smithsonian insti- tution, from 9 a. m. to 4 :30 p. m. ; national museum from 9 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. ; Department of Agriculture, from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. ; Arlington national cemetery, sunrise to sunset. Mount Vernon is open at this season, from 11 a. m. to S p. m. An admission fee of 25 cents is charged. The United States treasury is open to visitors from 9 a. m. to 2 p. m. ; Washington monu- ment, from 8:30 a. m. to 4:30 p. m. ; soldiers' home, from g a. m. to sunset. Zoological park is open all day; botani- cal gardens, from 8 a. m. to S p. m. ; patent office, from 9 a. m. to 2 p. m. ; pension bureau, from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. ; bureau of engraving and printing, from 9 a. m. to 3. p. m. ; dead letter museum, from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. ; Fish commis- sion, from 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. ; navy yard, from 9 a. m. to sunset. The Lincoln museum is located at 516 Tenth street, N. W., opposite the old Ford theatre, where President Lincoln was assassinated. The museum is not a government institution. It is open all day and an admission fee of 25 cents is charged. The halls of the ancients is another private institution that attracts many visitors. They are located on New York avenue, N. W., between Thirteenth and Fourteenth streets, and are open from 9 a. m. to 6 p. m. Frank- lin W. Smith, curator of the halls of the ancients, has made the generous offer to admit the delegates in a body at half-price, the regular price of admis- sion being 25 cents. The members of the Florists' Club and their friends who have assisted in the preparations for this convention will spare no effort to make it a memor- able one in the history of the society. S. E. Baltimore. WEATHER INJURES STOCK. After a succession of violent storms and rain, which at times turned roads into rivers, uprooted trees and destroyed growing crops, etc., we have been hav- ing some ideal weather. Days warm, bright and cheerful, with nights delight- ful for sleep and repose. There were eighteen days on which rain fell in July, and others which were cloudy or partly so. For several nights the thermome- ter marked temperatures more like Sep- tember than July, and ventilation of rose houses had to be carefully looked to. Cut flowers last week were so draggy that they could not be disposed of. Stock is poor in cliaracter generally and out- door roses, which cut a great figure usually at this season, are poor in qual- ity. On all sides complaints are heard of the bad effects of the continuous wet weather on outside crops, especially on carnations. John Cook says his losses will amount to one-third of his entire planting. Isaac H. Moss has lost so many that it is doubtful if he has enough for his own planting. Peter C. Erdman is in the same category, and numerous other growers reiterate the complaints. NOTES. John Cook has completed a new house, 20x116 feet, and has planted it entirely with his new white rose which he has finally determined to call Ma- donna, and which he is certain will be the most satisfactory and successful of all the varieties which he has originated. He is also planting quite largely this year of the newly introduced Etoile de France. He has installed a Hitchings boiler, which heats the new rose house, the violet house and a frame of 200 feet which is already planted with the single violet which originated here. James Hamilton, at Mt. Washington, is building one new house, 24x100 feet, which will be followed by four others of the same dimensions, all of which will be planted in carnations. He is delayed somewhat by the failure of the mills to supply cypress sash bars, all the material men being behind with their orders, on account of the demand for mill work in the portion of the city being rebuilt since the fire. A committee of the Baltimore Gar- deners' Club, went to Washington last week to confer with the club of that city regarding the entertainment to be provided here for the visitors during and after the session of the S. A. F. The conference was a very satisfactory one, and everything was arranged to mutually please the two bodies. Stevenson Brothers are cutting a large crop of early roses from their houses, and some fine Perle and Golden Gate are being received from Henry Weber & Sons at Oakland. Some good asters are coming in, but the supply is hardly. yet excessive. John M. Rider, of Brooklyn, Md., is also building an additional house for carnations and will, put in a horizontal tubular boiler of a capacity sufficient to heat his whole establishment. John McCormick is building a new carnation house about 150 feet long. Last fall he put in a tubular boiler, which furnishes abundant heat for his plant, with some to spare. Adolph Stoll, Sr., one of the veterans in the trade, died last Tuesday, at the advanced age of seventy-six years. He was of German birth, but has long resided near this city. John C. Berl will put in a tubular boiler, replacing two or three smaller ones. Isaac H. Moss is also remodeling his heating apparatus. S. S. Pennock, of Philadelphia, and a representative of Fleischman's, New York, were among the recent visitors. Black Brothers are about completing three houses, 104 feet long, at Luther- ville, which they will devote to roses. Henry Eberhart, a florist near Catons- ville, was injured seriously in a runa- way accident July 29. S. B. Petersburg, III. — Thomas Salveson on September i will move to Springfield, 111., to open a flower dnd' seed store there. igo5. The American Florist. 99 Detroit. florists' club meeting. The club meeting August 2 was a large and enthusiastic one. It was the occasion of the annual election of officers, and the final result of the vote for the head of the ticket was reached only after repeated balloting, as the friends of the nominees were so evenly divided. On the last ballot William Dil- ger won out by the necessary majority and he will grace the president's chair for the ensuing year. James Taylor, Mt. Clemens, was elected vice president, and Walter Taepke, treasurer and J. F. Sullivan, secretary, were continued in office, their election being unanimous. Norman Sullivan, who was librarian, was re-appointed. The president-elect is manager of the Michigan Cut Flower Exchange and already well known to the trade. His energy and natural aggressiveness in all he undertakes was largely responsible for his election, and much activity in the club is expected the coming year. The club, learns with much pleasure the intention of the western visitors to Washington to make their' trip via Detroit, where a cordial reception awaits them, and to their num- ber will be added the local party, which will consist of twenty or more. NOTES. Philip Breitmeyer left August 4 for , Philadelphia, where he will join his wife and remain there until Tuesday, August IS, joining the Detroit delegation, which passes that city enroute to Washington ori that date. The special train carrying the Chicago, St. Louis and Detroit dele- gations leaves the Baltimore and Ohio depot, Twenty-fourth and Chestnut streets, at 7:30 o'clock, the morning of the convention. Peter F. Reuss, who has been in the employ of B. Schrocter the past seven years, has severed his connections there and engages in the hardy cut fern busi- ness, locating in the fern growing dis- trict of northern Michigan. G. H. Taepke and wife have been enjoying the breezes of the upper lakes the past ten days. Mr. Taepke recently purchased an acre of ground adjoining his McClellan avenue premises. Gus Knoch, of Woodmere, is about to erect a combined store and residence on the site of his present office and resi- dence. J. B. Disner, Highland Park, is build- ing a house 25x60 feet for carnations. Visitors : Gus A. Geng, Youngstown, O.; Miss Nellie E. Charles, Columbus, O. ; John Turnbull, Chicago ; H. D. Byers, Dayton, O. ; H. E. Philpott, Winnipeg, Man. ; V. M. Zimmermann, representing the George Wittbold Company, Chicago. J. F. S. Boston. MARKET CONTINUES DULL. The market continues dull, although quantities of ' flowers are brought in. Low prices prevail in everything, asters selling as low as 15 cents per 100. Roses are somewhat scarce, and what are in the market are small and of poor qual- ity. Prices range from $1.50 to $7. Carnations are plentiful, but the de- mand is light. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING. The Massachusetts Horticultural So- ciety held an exhibition August 5. The features were the fine phloxes and hardy herbaceous flowers shown, and the early ■ varieties of apples, pears and peaches, which made their appearance the first time this season. Vegetables were also shown in variety. William H. Elliott is making an addi- tion to his city depot, 20x30 feet. He is also building a propagating house at his Madbury, N. H., place. H. P. S. St. Louis. TRADE STILL DULL. The market the past week has been very dull. Funeral work is also scarce and flowers are not much sought after by the retailers, as taking chances of disposing of them is a very scary propo- sition. A few of the retail florists are filling their windows with asters, gladi- oli, and tuberoses, endeavoring to attract buyers. NOTES. Kohr Floral Company sent out spe- cial invitations to the general public to attend the opening of their new store July 29, at 1613 South Broadway. Their new store is very handsomely fitted up. Over 4,000 bouquets were given to the ladies and gentlemen visiting their store. The proprietor is a young man and a hustler. The St. Louis Florists' Club will meet August 10 at Odd Fellows' hall. The election of officers for the ensuing year and final preparations by the transpor- tation committee of the S. A. F. to Washington will be announced, together with a full list of those who are going to Washington. Jablonsky's new houses are completed and everything is in first-class shape for the fall and winter. Mr. Jablonsky will grow roses as well as carnations this winter. John Hansel, who has two stores in the west end, has just purchased a resi- dence here. Mrs. Hansel is visiting friends in the country. Adolph Brix has returned from a ten days' trip to Okawville, 111., where I he had gone for the benefit of his health. Diemer Floral Company has been busy with funeral work the past week. They have a fine window display. Mrs. Theresa Badaracco has been busy with funeral work. She also had a large wedding decoration recently. . Grimm & Gorly made a liberal dona- tion to the postoffice clerks, who gave an evening excursion lately. It is expected that a party of about twenty-five will leave here Sunday night enroute to Washington. James Arado, with Young & Sons Company, has returned from a week's vacation. Eugene Waldbart, son of Alex. Wald- bart, was married August 3. Congratu- lations are in order. All the wholesale men are busy clean- ing and fixing up preparing for the fall trade. ' W. F. Louisville. The previous week was a very favor- able one, one or two of the days being as good as could be expected, even in winter. The quality of roses is rather low now, although they sell well and are in good supply. Carnations are scarce- ly seen, and have been replaced by as- ters. Lilies are scarce, but there is no demand. FLORISTS SOCIETY MEETING. ' The regular monthly meeting of the Kentucky Society of Florists was held August I at August R. Baumer's store, with a fair attendance. The business of the evening was regarding chrysan- themum show matters. A committee of three was appointed to engage a hall to meet all requirements, Jacob Schulz, Anders Rasmussen and Louis Kirch be- ing appointed. Postal cards were sent out to give all a chance to vote on the dates, it being thought that this would be the only way to give universal satis- faction. The next meeting will be at Riverview park, and it is hoped that everyone will be there. Recent visitors : B. Eschner, of M. Rice & Company, Philadelphia; W. A. Hastings, of A. H. Hews & Company. North Cambridge, Mass. ; and Fred Lautenschlager, Chicago. F. L. S. Utlca, N. Y. florists' club meeting. The regular monthly meeting of the Utica Florists' Club was held at the store of Spencer & Martin, August 3, at which it was decided to have the florists' annual clambake and field day August 16. All members and friends are invited. Trade at present is dull, as everybody except the florists seems to be out of town. Dr. W. A. Rowlands is adding one more carnation house to his large range. Jesse Williams and William Herment are both making extensive repairs and putting in better heating apparatus. James Follett has rented the green- houses of Henry Martin. Mr. Follett will make a specialty of carnations. Bud. OsHKOSH, Wis. — Fugleberg & Flister have let the contract for building an extensive addition to their greenhouses. Rochester, N. Y. — Albert W. Dar- ling, of 125 Reynolds street, is entering the florists' business. He is erecting his first greenhouse this summer, and plans to erect another next year. He will grow carnations and chrysanthemums, and has already purchased his young stock. OBITUARY. John Lambert Maxwell. John Lambert Maxwell, a pioneer flo- rist and nurseryman of Salt Lake City, died July 28, aged sixty-seven years. He had followed the business for more than forty-five years. He was a native of England. His death occurred suddenly, he being in apparent good health a day or two before his demise. He is sur- vived by a widow, five sons and five daughters. George L. Clark. George L. Clark, a well-known land- scape gardener, died suddenly of heart failure yesterday at his home on Con- cord road, Weston, Mass., July 25, aged- fifty-seven. He leaves a son and daughter, the former hav- ing been associated in business with his father. , Mr. Clark moved to Wes- ton from Newton about three years ago. 100 The American Florist. Aug. 12, Twenty-first Year. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements, on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; $1.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed only on consecutive Inser- tions, as follows— 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 36 tiroes, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Space on front pages and back cover page sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net. The advertising Oepartment of the American Flobist is for florists, seedsmen and nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines only. Orders for less than one-half Inch space not accepted Advertisements must reach us by Monday to secure insertion in the issue of the, same week. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. When sending us change of address^ always send the old address at the same time. THIS ISSUE 92 PAGES WITH COVERS. CONTENTS. The peony (illus.) — Peoni«ia and their uses.. — Peonies erroneously named — Peonies in the south. . - The carnation — Preparing to house plants Chrysanthemums— Lilies v The violet —Cultural notes The rose... — Diseased American Beauty — Disbudding for continuous cutting Florists' plant notes Notes on bedding plants New garden plants (illus.) Palms and ferns — Notes for the late summer i Some mtn of Washington (portraits) The Department of Agriculture (illus ) Society of American Florists St. Louis flower show The women of the trade (portrait) Rose garden at Elizabeth park, Hartford, Conn (illus.) To Washington Trade exhibition Convention notes Gateway di-corations at Newport, R I. (illus.) Market gardens. —Preparing to force tomatoes With the growers —Some large oranpe trees (illus.) .'.'.'.' — Poehlmann Bros., Morton Grove, 111. (illus.) — Mclntyre Brothers, Nashville, Tenn — R. Dreyer, Woodsi e, L. I,, N. Y. (illus.) — At Downers Grove, 111 — U. J. Virgin, New Orleans, La. (illus.) Hard seeds.. Anemone coronaria (illus.) .,\ Chrysanthemum corymbosum (illus.) Coming exhibitions The retail trade —Flowers at dinners to a king (illus )...'..'.'.'.'. Establishment of W. Rehm, New Orleans, La., (illus.) New York Chicago .', .'.".*."!,'.*.*.* Philadelphia Washington Baltimore .".'.*.'.'.' '.'!!.'.'.'.* Detroit .....!....'...".. Boston St. Louis Louisville 99 Utica, N Y. i .'."... .'.'.'.'.'.'.".'.'.v. 99 Obituary- John Lambert Maxwell .!!!!!!!.'!! ." 99 — George L Clark 99 American Carnation Society .".'."...'." 10 J Twenty year . ago 100 Allamanda Williamsi IO3 The seed trade ])10 — Colorado seed crops 1 lO — Holland seed crops ! ! ! ! 1 10 — Long Island seed crops 110 — British trade topics .'.. no The nursery ttade ... . !!!!!!!!!. 113 —A fine group of evergreens (illus.). ... 1. '.!'.!!!lI2 —Texas Nurserymens' Association.. 113 Our pastimes 114 —At Chicago !!!!i!!!!ll4 — At Washington .'.*.'.'.*.'.*.'.*." 114 —Davenport, la II4 —Nebraska Florists' Club ..'.'.'.'. 114 —Cleveland Florists' Club 1 14 Montreal 116 Milwaukee loj Albany, NY '.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'.'" m New Orleans !!!!l42 Camellias and gardenias are popular in the Mexican cut flower markets. President Vaughan has served twen- ty years "behind the guns" and never missed a convention. Our regular list of meetings is omit- ted this week for the reason that the annual meeting of the Society of Amer- ican Florists will absorb all trade inter- est next week. The capitol and the White House, at Washington, D. C, will be quickly recognized in our cover design. The building shown in the lower left-hand corner is the congressional library. One of the most attractive prize lists we have seen is that of the Texas State Floral Society for its chrysan- themum show to be held November 15-18. We note that "Excelsior" is the motto of the society. How About Your Coal? Coal contracts for next season's sup- ply should be made at once, if not al- ready placed, and growers will do well to insist upon delivery as early as possi- ble. Consult the coal advertisers in the American Florist and they will aid you materially in these matters. You can rely on them. American Carnation Society. The board of directors will hold a meeting to take up the matter of by- laws, etc., during convention week of the S. A. F., at Washington, D. C. The time for this meeting will be fixed at a preliminary meeting, to be held in convention hall, Tuesday, August 15, at 2 p. m., sharp. Peter Fisher, Pres. Annuals for Outdoor Blooming;. Ed. American Florist :— What are the best free-blooming bed- ding plants or annuals that are best fit- ted to resist intense sun heat? F. C. For most purposes in bedding few plants compare with geraniums, and I have found them fully as able to stand heat as any other class of plants. Salvias are also well adapted for planting in sit- uations exposed to the sun. Begonias, too, will stand a great deal of heat and bloom profusely and continuously, besides being especially well suited for bedding either in large beds or for bor- ders. When something to cut from is a consideration there can be no mistake made if zinnias, antirrhinums or African marigolds be planted. Nicotiana San- derae is an excellent thing to stand intense heat and if pinched back when young will continue blooming a long time. D. M. Twenty Years Ago The crusade began. "Richmond" contributed rose notes. Tuberoses were recommended for bedding. Philadelphia was called the hub of roses. Many present patrons used our adver- tising columns. Our first convention number contained twenty pages. President Garfield was considered a fine red carnation. The chrysanthemum show prize list of the Buffalo Horticultural Society was issued. John Thorpe was president of the So- ciety of American Florists and E. G. Hill secretary. Charles F. Evans sold $17,000 worth of Wm. Francis Bennett, then a new rose. The florists, seedsmen and nursery- men of this country were making his- tory with The American Florist, a trade paper, issued semi-monthly. The Society of American Florists had a membership of 419, Ohio leading with eighty-seven, Pennsylvania second with sixty-five, Illinois third with fifty-one. At the most fashionable weddings very few hanging designs, except the bell, were seen. The most ^popular were mantel baskets, corner stands and loose blocks of roses, attempting in the' latter to match the furniture, carpeting and painting of the apartments. SITUATIONS, WANTS, FOR SALE. One Cent Per Word. Cash with Adv. Plant Advt. NOT admitted under this head., Every paid subscriber to the Ambbioan Flobibt for the year 1905 is entitled to a five line want ADV. (situations only) free, to be used at any time during the year. Situation Wanted— By a good florist; 12 years' experience in general lines, roses aod oarnations; single; 28 years of age. State wages. Address Box 401, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As gardener, by German, 33, married, one chiiJ. 17 years' practical experi- ence. First-class reference. Private place pre- ferred. Box 395, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— October 1 or sooner, by competent Horist, lu the Growers' Market, for one or more good growers. Strictly honest, sober and reliable. Box 402, care American Florist Situation Wanted — As grower or section-band; 9 years' experieuce in r ses, carnations and gen- eral routine. First-class references. Address WAREUNa, 612 Madison St., Jefferson City, Mo. Situation Wanted— A good grower of out bloom desires a position of trust and responsi- bility; is capable of attending to the correspond- ence and keeping the accouuts. Address Box 405, caie American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a Dane, 24 years of age; 10 >eurti' uxpeiieuce as florist; one year in this country. Extra floe recommendatiobs as rose culturist, but will do for "all around man." Box 414, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As a thoroughly practical working loremau ; 34 years of age, single, German, strictly sober, reliable, good education; 20 years' experience in ^o^es. carnations, 'mums, bulbs and all kinds of cut flowers and pot plants, palms, ferns, design worK, landscape, etc. First-class reference, State wagts and particulars in first letter. Disengaged Augudi 15 or later. Address Box 388, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Good grower, to take charge of growing lor small retail place. Address aox 393, care Ameriuan Florist. Help Wanted— At once, man of experience in general greennou&e work and landscaping. iDLB-BouB NuBBERiEs, Macon, Ga. Help Wanted — An assistant florist and garden er. Permanent place. Give references. Wages $12 per week. John Reck & Son, Bridgeport, Ct. Help Wanted — Experienced seedsman for couuter and orders; must be sober and have a clean record; oni experienced In bulbs preferred. Bux 378, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A good grower of cJt bloom to run a plaut ciuE>e >o Philadelphia on shares. Give full information in flrst letter. Address Box 406, care American Florist. Help Wanted— An experienced man for forc- ing vegetable nouses. Single man. References required. State wages. W. J. McWhinnbt, Hazel Park, St. Paul, Minn. Help Wanled— At once, two men for general greetihv^use work; must be sober and industrious. Permanent position for good, steady men. A.d- dress Box 403, care American Florist. igo5. I HE A MER I CA N Fl OKI ST. 101 Help Wanted— A. single man to take charge of 9,01,0 leet of glass; must be a good grower of car- nations and general stock. State wages wanted witli board Wm. Mundt, Salem, O. Help VVanled— Good groweror roses. carnations and geuerai s ock. capable of taking full charge of grjwing, sober ard reliable; 2 000 feet of glass; steady job. State wages and references. B. B Bl aib. CbarlevoiTc, Mich. Help Wanted— A successful rose propagator as assistant, tirsi-class references required; young married man preferred. Q lod chance (or ad- vancement for the right m-in who is not afraid to work. i HA8B Rose Co , Riverside, Gal. ' Help Wanted— 4.n experienced gardener for gro* uuonse, capable of taking charge of rose houses and carnations, etc., in my absence; single man; $15 00 per month without board, for start. Steady position to right party. Address C. Offler, Govanstown, Md. Help Wanted — At once, a man that has had S or 3 years' experience in growing roses, carna- tions and bedding stock. Must havn get-up about him. Wages to begin with, S30.00 per month, board and room. Address Box 400, care American Florist. Help Wanted — We have room for one or two good, experienced counter men; one es- pecially for the market gardener's trade (German preferred). Apply with fud particulars, stating age, experience and salary wanted. VAPBHAM'a Seed Store, Chicago. Help Wanted— SlOO pec month, with chance of increase, to capable manager thoroughly up in retail tlorist business; middle states. Give age, references, places of employment for past five years. All Information strictly confidential. Ad- dress Box 396. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Working foreman, experienced <;aruaitou gruwur, to go to Baden Germany, and take charge or place where American carnations ate grown. Omy experienced and steady man need apply. For particulars address Thbo. Wiest, Fendeuheln, Manhelm, Germany Help Wanted— A No. 1 grower of roses and cam.. lions, to take charge of a section ; new plant. Only those with best of references need apply. Good position to right man. State salary expect- ed and send references with particulars in first letter. Address Geo. H. Bowditch, Mgr. Lamborn Plo-al Co.. Alliance O Wanted — Hot water boiler of about six hundred square feet of radiation. Address EiiSON Hblwig, Marion, O. Wanted to Rent— One or two greenhouses in good condition, in or around St. Louis, Mo. Box 393, care American Florist. For Sale— Boiler, i%H feet, 53 S-inch flues; covered wagon; showcase. Mbs. Ana. Mabx, 1317 K. Michigan Ave., Saginaw, Mich. Free Rent— For one j«ar, to keep in repair, 5,000 leet o( glass in a good factory town of 5,000. Don't miss this. Address .T R. JOHKBTOS, Dunkirk, Ind. For Sale Cheap— Good as new, a lot of 6-inoh boi water gale vaives. Th^se are the very best made. The Geo Wittbold Co , 1057 Buckingham Place, Chicago. For Sale— «5 000 will buy 13 600 feet of glass, all neated Dy steam; terms to suit, with two acres of land. A pottery for sale or rent; clay on the |>lace. Box 399, care American Florist. For Sale— We have a number of 4 and 6-inch hot water gate valves in good condition, which we will sell at half price. Address The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. For Sale or Rent— Between 35,000 and 30,000 feet of glass, well stocked and equipped, near €hiaago. only responsible parties need apply; for further particulars, address Geo. Harrek. Morton Grove, 111. For Rent— A well established plant or 13,000 square teet of glass, planted to out fljwers and general slock. Owner will leave for Europe October 1. A grand opportunity for a responsible man, with privilege io buy. Address Box 390, cara American Florist. For Sale — A good florist business in a western city of 60.000 can be purchased at a great sacrifice. Well established trade and prospects for future bright. Is worth $1,700, but will dispose of busi- ness for $700 cash. Ill health cause of disposition of business. Box 217, care American Florist. For Sale— A good florist business in. a western ciiy of 25,000. can he purchased at a great bargain. Bes^ establiahed trade in the city, and prospects for Juture excellent. The Trustees will sell the above described property at public auction at Winona, Minn., on August 14, 1905. An excep- tiooal opportunity for the ri^ht party. For par- ticulars address J. W. Booth, Winona, Minn. For Sale— Greenhouie property, 4 acres fine laud, abuut 11,0110 feet of glass, 6 miles out of city limits. Unusual opportunity. For particulars. Address N S, 1217 Girard Ave., Philadelphia. For Sale- A Br^t-class floral establishment in a oily of about 60 000 Inhabitants, with street cars passing the ulace. Established 25 years. Only cause for selling, poor health. Four green- houses: two ICO feet long by 22 feet wide; two 100 feet long by 11 feel wide One of these houses is new — has just been completed and the others are in good condiiion. Two boilers, with large boiler room. Work shed 66 feet long, cement floor. Good stable, with Iw i box stalls, wagon and buggy shed Property fronts on two streets, 101 feet on one street and H6 feet on the other; total depth, 175 feet. City water and electric lights. Price, $4,500; terms reasona'iie. Address Box 407, care American Florist. HELP WANTED Two eood gardeners; must have a fair knowledge of trees and shrubs and be able to handle men. Send references, stating experience and wages. A. I^ 4a, ^oi> sgiei Somebody says the road to hell is paved with good intentions. That's the cheapest kind of pavement, also the poorest. The road that hundreds of good florists have and are coming suc- cessward on is the "Know How" road; the Weiland & Risch way. The best flowers, the best service, the fairest prices. Weiland & Risch, Leading Western Growers and Shippers of Cut Flowers, 59 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Lone Distance 'Phone Central 879. Am. Beauties- Perdoz. 36 inch stems $3.M 30 inch stems 2.60 24 inch stems 200 18 inch stems 1-50 13 inch stems 1-00 Short stems 00 Roses- Perl no Maids $ 2.00 to $ 6-00 Brides 2.00 to 6.00 Killarney 4.00 to 8.00 Liberty 3.00 to 6,00 GoldenGate, 3.00 to 6.00 Chatenay S.OO to 6.00 Carnatlods- Fair st-ol.: 1.50 to 2.00 Miscellaneous Stocic— Per 100 Valley $ 3.00 to $ 4.00 Auratum Lilies 18.00 to 15.00 Easter Lilies K.fO to 15.00 Asters 50 to 2.00 Sweet Peas .50 Daisies 50 to 1.00 Gladioli , 2.00 to 4 00 Tuberoses 5.00 to 6.00 Decorative— Per lOD FerLS .IS Adiniilum 75 to 1.00 Sprengeri 2.60 to 4 00 Asparagus Strings 25.00 to 50 CO Galax .15 Smilax 10.00 to 12.00 Subject to change without notice. Decorating Evergreens at Wholesale. wild Smilax, Palmolto and Cyoaa (fresh cut). Palm Laavaa, Calax, Laucothoa, Farna and Mosiaa, Leaf Mold, Orchid and Azalea Peals. Etbrtthins in Season. THE KERVAN COMPANY, 20 Weal 27th SI , NEW YORK. Please mention the American Florist when writing. SOIWIETHING NEW. Branches of the HuokUbarry Traa — a most ele- gant decorative green. It is largely used by florists of the PaoiSo Coast. Washington and Oregon, in decorations Thp branches are Hat, very thickly furnished with exceedingly lustrous, green leaves, and it seems to adapt itself to almost any position in decoration that the Wild Smilax can be used in. CALDWELL llie Woodsman, EVERGREEN ALA. New crop Hardf Ferns, now ready, fancy, 11.25 per lOOO; Dagger, SI.OO per 1000. Please mention the American Florist when writing, THE ART OF Floral Arrangement. The first special newspaper in the world for floral arrangement 250 ILLUSTRATIONS ANNUALLY. Specimen number free. Subset iption, $2.40 yearly. BINDEKUNST-VERLAG« J. Olbertz, ERFURT. GERMANY. Hardy Gut Feins , Fancy or Dagger, £0c per 1000 Sphagnum MoiSi iCcperbbl Laurel Roping, well put to- gether, 14.00 ptr ICO yards. All orders by mail or de- spatch or telephone promptly atletided to. THOMAS COLLINS, HInsdata, Mass. Please mention the American Florist when writing, E. A. BEAVEN, Wholaaala Dealer In Southern Wild Smilax And Florist' Hardy Dsoorallva Supplies, EVERGREEN, ALA. HARDY GUT DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. We carry the finest and most complete line of Decorative Evergreens and Florists' Supplies. Our specialties are DAG- GER, 81.00 and FANCY FERNS, Al quality, Sl.OO per 1000. Discount on large orders. BRILLIANT BRONZE and GREEN GALAX, $1.50 per 1000. Laurel Festooning, good and full, handmade 6a and 60 per yd. Green and Sphagnum Moss, tt.OO per bbl. Sphagnum Moss, 60a per bag; 5 bags, $2.00. Iv} Leaves, t4.00 per fOOO. Sprengeri, 26o and 600 per bunch. Asparagus Plumosus, 6O0 per buuoh or string. Leucothoe Sprays, 11.00 per 100; S7.50 per 1000. We also carry a full line of Florists' Supplies such as Tin Foil, Cut Wire, Corrugated Boxes, all sizes, Folding Boxes, Ribbons, all sizes and colors. All Kinds of Letters, Wire Designs, Cycas Leaves, Etc., Etc. Our stock is of the best quality and at the most reasonable rates. Please write for our price list. Orders by mail, telephone or telegraph will receive our most careful and prompt attention. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., L- D- 'Phone 2618 Main. 8 and 11 Province St., Boston, Mus. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Hardy Cut Ferns FIRST QUALITY, 60c PER 1000. FAMCY DAGGER ALSO DEALER IN CHRISTMAS TREES, Baled Spruce for Cemetery Use, Bouquei Green, sphagnum Moss, Etc. L. B. BRSGUE, Hinsdale, Mass. Mr, Braitue will have an exhibit at Washington Convention. THE HORTICILTIRAL TRADE JOIRNAE. The largest, brightest, and best advertis- ing medium for the Horticultural Trade in Great Britain, published weekly. Also THE INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURAL TRADE JOURNAL. Published quarterly. Both mailed post free for one year tor One Dollar. PUBLISHEBB : THE HORTICULTURAL PRINTING COMMNY. BURNLEY, ENGLAND. Please mention the American Florist whenwriting. N.Lecakes&Co. 53 W. 28th St., New York Tal. No. 1214 Madlaon Square Stands at Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., W. 26th Street & 34th Street Cut Flower Market. Specialties: Galax Leaves, Leucothoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Pine and all kinds of Evergreens. Green and Bronz) Galax Leaves, $1.00 per 1000. It is good business policy ,* ^ ^ to mention the .3* «5" •3" American Florist W^hen vpu wrrite to an advcrtiaeTr Start Yovr Season's Business Right by advertising now in this journal. Don't delay. The best orders are placed early with advertisers in the AMERICAN FLORIST. 104 The American Florist. Aug. 12, 8 WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS i R ■ a i J. B. Deamud I i 51 WABASH AVENUE, : I ODie"^ xi;i:c^. CHICAGO, i Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. I SPECIALS That Are Handy for runeral Work | Per 100 LONGIFLORUMS, extra fine. $10 00 Short Stemmed RUBRUMS 3.00 Long Stemmed RUBRUMS 10.00 Per 100 AURATUMS: $12 50 VALLEY, extra fine 3.00 AisoPieniyoj Rgggs gnd Camatjons to fill all orders HEADQUARTERS ON GREEN STOCK. HOLTON 5p HUNKEL CO., 462 MilwauKec St., MilwauKec, Wis. : Wbol^ale poweryAarKgfe MttWATIKEE, AUI. 9. Roses, Beauty per doz. 1.00® 4 00 " Wbeny .. 3 ' " Chatenay 2. " Bride, Bridesmaid 2. " Meteor, Golden Bate 3 " Perle 4 Carnations 1. Smilax 10. Asparagus sprays " Springer! 2. Valley 3. Adiantum... .: Longiflorum lilies Gladioli 4, Sweet Peas Hubrum lilies 3 Auratum " Asters 1 Oaillardia TO® 8 00 00® 5-. 00 00® 5 00 00® 5 00 .00® 6 00 00® 2.00 00@12.50 300 flC@ 3.00 0.® 4.00 l.OO 12.UII 00® 6.00 .30 0.® 4 CO 12.' 00@, 2 00 1.00 Pittsburg, Aug. 9. Roses. Beauty, specials 20 00®25 00 " " extras I5.00@I800 " " No. 1 80i!®l200 ' " ordinary 200@500 " Bride, Bridesmaid 1 00® 5 00 " Perle, Chatenay 2 00® 4 00 Carnations 7.i@ 2 00 Lily of the valley 3 00® 4 00 Smilax 12.00@IB.00 Asparagus, strings 2B 00@.'i0.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 20.0,@30 00 Lilies 1500 Adiantum 75® 1.25 Asters 50(0 1.60 Gladiolus 1.5C@ 3.00 Clbteland, Aug. 9. Boses, Beauty, per doz 50® 3.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 600 " Meteor................ 4.00®I0.00 " Kaiserin :..; 4.00® 8 00 Carnations 1 00® 2.00 Smilax 20.00 Asparagus, strings,.;.. , ^.25.00@60.00 Sprengeri 1.00® 2.00 Common ferns 1 50® 2 f Sweet peas .25 FANCY or DAGGER Ferns s s No. 1 Stock Only 50g. per 1000. BE SURE to SEE OUR EXHIBIT AT THE CONVENTION. Q-A.JL/A.3C Brilliant Bronze or Crreen, 75c per 1000. Use our Laurel Festooning for your Decorations. It gives the best satisfaction of any decorative green at this time' of the year. Sample lot on application. We make it daily, gathered fresh from the woods. Hand made, full size*, 4c, 5c and 6c per yard. Once used, always used. Branch Laurel, 35c per large bundle. Princess Pine, by the pound or made into festooning when desired. CROWL FERN GO., Maiington, Mass. Talagraph Oflloa, NEW SALEM, M&SS. Long Distancs Tslaphons Conn.otlon. s s St. IjOtJiB, Aug. 9. Roses, Beauty, long stem.... 2 00® 3.00 " " medium stem 1.00® 200 " " short stem... .35® ."5 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 4.00 •' Liberty 2.00® 4.00 " Goldengates 2 Ol@ 4.00 Carnations 1 00® 1 50 Smilai 10Ui@12.50 Asparagus Sprengeri 1.00® 3 00 " ptumosus 85.00@50.00 Adiantum 75@ 1.00 Fancy terns 1 25 Gladiolus ; 1 ro@ 2 00 Asters...... 511® 1 00 , . " Fancy 2.00® -3 50 Tuberoses 1.60© 200 Sweet peis.. '...'.'.. .' — :. ;..-.. .15 Valley 3 00 CmciNMATi, Aug. 9. Roses, Beauty, per doz 1.00® 4.C0 " Bride, Bridesmaid . , 3 00® 6.00 " Liberty 4 00® 8.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 4 00® 8.00 Carnations 1.00® 3.00 Lilyol the valley 3.00® 4 00 Asparagus 50 00 Smilax I2.F0@15.0O Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Asparagus plumosus ^nd Sprengeri Inbuncijes 35cperbuncli Harrisii -.. 12.60 Gladiolus 3.00 Asters.... :.:.■ 1.00® 2.00 LUium auratum ...., 13 50@15 00 " '■ rabrum, short -.4.00 /903, The American Florist. 105 E. H. Hunt, WHOLESALE^ Cut flowers ii THE OLD REUABIE" 76 Wabash Ave, ^.CHICAGO. Please nientiofi the American Florist when 'writing, E.C.AMLING THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, g MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED g WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE S IN CHICAGO. S 32, 34, 36 RANDOirn ST., | CHICAGO. I 8 l4' D- 'Phones Cuntral 1978 Emd 1977. Mease mention the American Florist whe^i writing. J. B. DEAMUD Wholesale F^oris♦« 51 Wabash Ave., - - CHICAGO. Lone Distance Phone, Central 3155. Mease mention the American Florist when writing, D. WOOD BRANT, BUCOEBBOB TO BRANT & NOE FLORAL CO. Grower of CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Brides, 3-in. pots, $3,£0 per 100. Direct Shipments from Greenhouses W. Peterson and N. 48th Aves., CHICAGO. Daily Cut from 40 to 60 Growers ROSES, CARNATIONS, ORCHIDS, SWEET PEAS, VALLEY, GREENS, Etc. Inside market quotations. Catalogue Free. Most complete line of Florists' Supplies in tlie West. E. F. WINTERSON CO. Establislied 189t. 46-49 Wabash «ve, CHICAGO. Vauglian & Sperry, Wholesale Florists, 58 and 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES. Whol^ale ffower/\arKg|j (JHICASO, Aug. 9. Roses, Beauty, 30 to S6-in. stems 3.00 20 to 24 " 2.00 " " 15 to 18 " 1.25® 1.50 " " 13 " .76® 1 00 " Liberty 3 00® 6 00 " Chatenay 300® 600 " Bride, Bridesmaid 300® 6.00 ■> Golden Gate 300® 600 " Gen'l IdacArthur 4.00@I0.00 " KjUorney 2.1 0@ 6.10 Carnations 1.00® 2 00 Valley 3.00® 4,00 Asparagus Plumosus, per string 25 to 50o " " sprays 2.00®3 00 " Sprengerl 2.00® 3 00 Galax leaves, Bronze, per lOOO Sl.gO .20 Adlantum 75® 1.00 Fancy ferns.... per 1000 1 0C@ 1 60 Smilax 10 00@12.50 Sweet peas ' A. .>. .■■ A. il. .K .A. Jl. .It .A. JK .IL .ft. il> .Ik .rt. il. .Ik.ft. jIt .ft. il.ilfc .n. ^^M>'lr^l"^^MrM"U'^'n'^^^ Ptease mention the American Florist when ivriting- H. G. BERNING, Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine SL, ST. LOUIS, MO. Fiease mention the Anierica» Florist whe^i writing, C. K. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, tl22 Pine SL, ST. LOlJIS« NO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. Please nieniioji the Aynericayi Florist when Tjuriting, F-ANCY CARNATIONS and ROSES Pittsburg's . Largest and Oldest Wholesalers.' PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd. 604 LIbarty Ave., PITTSBURO, PA. -Please mention the American Florist when writing. AMERICAN REAUTIES. Cut Boses— American Beauties and all kind^ of Tea Roaea at lowest prices. Trial orders solicited. HELLER BROS., New Castle, |nd. South Pati< Floral Company. Wbolfjale pbwer/\arl^ BOSTOH, Aug. 9. Rosea, Beauty, beat 12.00®30.00 " " mediom 6.00® 8.00 " •' culls 1.00@200 " Bride, Brideamsid 2 00® 4.00 " Extra 6.00® 8.00 " Liberty 1.00® 8.00 Carnatlona 75® 1.60 ■* Fancy 1.00® 2.00 Lily or the valley 1.00® 1.60 Smllax 12.00®16.00 Adiantum 1.00 Asparagua 35.00@50.00 Philadelphu, Aug. 9 Roses, Tea 3.00® 4.00 " " extra 6.00® 8.00 Liberty 4.00@12.00 ■.' Queen of Edgely, extra 15.00@S&.00 " " " firsts 10.00@I2.00 " Beauty, extra 1S.00@35.00 " " firsts 10.00@12.00 Carnations 100® 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 25.00@50.00 Smllax 15.00@20.00 Adiantum 75® 1.50 Easter lilies 6.O0@ 8.00 Sneetpeas 10® .25 Lilium auratum ,10® *15 Asters 1.00® 2.00 BUIFALO, Aug. 9. Roses, Beauty 4.00@25.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor.. 2.00® 7.00 Carnatlona 1.00@ 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Aaparagua, atrlngs 40.0a®50.00 Smllax 12.00@I5.00 Adiantum 75® 1.50 Sweet peas .16® .30 Asters 50® 2.00 Gladioli 1.50® 3.00 BUY YOUR Gut Flowers, Florists' Supplies, WIRE DESIGNS at THE FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET, 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Bassett&Washburn 76 St 78 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO. Qbolesale Dealers and /> trt Growers of Cut Flowers GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILU Let Advertisers Know You Read The American Flor st. Pittsliurg Florists' Excliangs, WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists' 228 Diamond St., Supplies. PITTSBURG, PA. Send for weekly price list and prices on larg* orders.. Mease mention the A merican Florist when wriUng^ J. B. MURDOCH & GO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 545 LUierty Ave., PITTSBURG, PA. Piease mention the A merican Florist when writimgi, DICE BROTHERS, *^ 128 N. 6th SL, MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Whdiesale Cut Flowers and Supplies. WildSmilax I '"&isit^'r'?cts':* Shippers of choice Cut Flowers and Greens of aH kinds. Try us. Please mention the A merican Florist when writings GEO. H, AN6ERMUELLER Wholesale Florist Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. 1324 Pine Street, St. LouiS, Mo. Please mention the A merican Florist ivhen writing, Miclilgan Gut Flower Exchange WM. DILGER. M^r. FANCY FERNS, $1.00 per 1000. Discount on regular shipments. 38-40 Miami Ave.. DETROIT. MICH. Please tnention the American Florist when writing. Zech&Mann Wholesale Florists Room 218, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Telephone, Central 3284. Beauties and Valley n LM NIESSEN CO 1217 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. On and after July Ist Stora will be open from 7 a. m. to 6 p. m Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. 1905. The American Florist. 107 THE RELIABLE COMMISSION HOUSE. lACfe ^ FFiy DIPH 48 ^- ^^^^ S^-^ ^^^ YORK. ^3\^>J% \^% M. L^l^ l^-H^^MI^ Bell Telephone. 324-325 Madison Square. ►♦♦♦♦♦^▼^ ♦^♦♦•••^ iHiLESiU WILLIAM GHORMLEY,Hi Pally Reoelver and Shipper ol Frwh Cut Flower*. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, etc. < > Tiltphonn ZZOO ud 2201 Madison Square. ♦♦♦♦♦♦4 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY. FORD BROS. Receivers and Shippers of Fresh Flowers 48 West 28 High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections ot Ohio. Indiana and Canada. PleaTS mention the American Floriitwhen writing. Sailings Week Ending Augrust 19. , Aug. 15, Saxonia, Boston-Liverpool. Aug. 15, Ivernia, Liverpool-Boston. Aug. 15, L. Michigan, Antwerp-Montreal., Aug. 15, Kaiser Wilhelm II, N. T. -Bremen. Aug. 15, Kronprinz Wilhelm, Bremen-N.T. Aug. 15, Konig Albert, Genoa-N. York. Aug. 16, Friesland, Liverpool-Philadelphia. Aug. 16, Majestic, New York-Liverpool, Aug. 16, Teutonic, Liverpool-New York. Aug. 16, United States, N.. Y.-Copenhagen. Aug. 16, Noordam, New York-Rotterdam. Aug. 16, Breslau, Baltimore-Bremen. Aug. 16, Liguria, New York-Genoa. Aug. 16, Siberia, San Fran.-Hong Kong. Aug. 17, Victorian, Liverpool-Montreal. Aug. 17, Numidian, New York-Glasgow. Aug. 17, Parisian, Glasgow-New York. Aug. 17, Mongolian, Montreal-Glasgow. Aug. 17, La Bretagne, N. York-Havre. Aug. 17, Cymric, Boston-Liverpool. Aug. 17, Moltke, New York-Hamburg. Aug. 17, Hamburg, Hamburg-N. York. Aug. IS, Virginian. Montreal-Liverpool. Aug. 18, Cedric, New York-Liverpool. Aug. 18, Celtic, Liverpool-New York. , Aug. 18, Germania, Naples-New York. Aug. 19, Furnessia, New York-Glasgow. Aug. 19, Astoria, Glasgow-New York. ' Aug. 19, Sf. Louis, N. York- Southampton. Aug. 19, St. Paul, Southampton-N. York. Aug. 19, Noordland. Phil'a-Liverpool. Aug. 19, Etruria, New York-Liverpool. Aug. 19, Umbria, Liverpool-New York. Aug. 19, La Touraine, Havre-New York. Aug. 19, Graf Waldersee, N. Y.-Hamburg. Aug. 19, Rotterdam, Rotterdam-N;- York. Aug. 19, Main, Bremen-New Yorki ' Aug. 19, Kroonland, N. York-Antwerp. Aug. 19, Finland, Antwerp-New York. Aug. 19, Alameda, San Francisco-Sidney. Aug. 19, Dominion, Montreal-Liverpool. CHICAGO. P.J.HAISWIRTH Auditorium Annex* ^ CHICAGO. Mail, telegraph or telephone orders filled ' promptly in best style. Piease mention the American Florist when writings WASHINGTON. BUFFALO, N. Y. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, ATLANTIC Clt'Y. CHOICEST FLOWERS. George H. Berke ri-ORIST. (Local and Long Disiasce Phonrs. 1505 Pacinc Ave., ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. NEW VORK. LEIKENS 7 East 33rd Street, Near Waldorl-Astoripi .;...;. -- : Teltgraph orders Ironi any piiit of the' cp\intry tor Boxes, Flowers or De igns for deliveries at residences or steamers faitlifully filled^ WASHINGTON. GEO. H. COOKE, Connecticut Avenue and L Street, WASHINGTON, D. C. Hease mention the American Florist when writing. ST PAUL HOLM & OLSON, ST. PAUL. THE lEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Orders will be well cared for anywhere in Minnesota and the Dakotas. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. GALVESTON. Mrs. Chas. Eickholt, 2319 AVENUE M, GAI-VESTON. TEXAS. Cut Flowers, Floral Designs. Decorations. Ttlephone1087. AH mail, telegraph ortelephone orders promptly and artistically filled. Please mention the A merican FMrist when writing. OMAHA. HESS & SWOBODA, Florists, 'Zlrm^^^i OMAHA, NEB. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing SPRlNQFiELD. Mark Aitken FLORIST. 378 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. WASHINGTON. Alex. B. Garden, Washington. D.C. CARNATIONS, ROSES, Etc. 441 Csntar Mark.t, Wholesale and Retail. Telegraph or 'Phone. Please mention the A merican F.orist when writing. JACKSONVILLE. MILLS THE FLORIST, 36 W. Forsyth Street, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. ATLANTA. ATLANTA FLORAL CO. *'^s^;:r.r ATLANTA, GEORGIA. igo5. The American Florist. loa A. L. RANDALL CO. 19-31 Randolph St., CHICAGO Wholesale Florists. Araucaria Excelsa OUR SPECIALTY. Fill your empty boubCB now, and makti 1(0 per cent OB jour money while you are a&lpfp. NOTICE — When you undertake any- thing, do it Wf 11 or not at all. This is our motto, adopted ten ytarsag') when we imported the first lot of this well k own pot plant, the Araucaria Ex- celsa, from Bel- gium. These ever- lasting green foli- age pot plants are f rowing more in favor by the tasteful plant uyers of the land (rom year to ytar Plense waich the growth of our imuortations ouring the last ten years: First vear, H'O second, 250; third, 600; fourth, I.OrO. fifth. 2 000. NuW this year, 1905, is our tenth annlvaraary since we began imponing them afid thH> have grown up to5 0C0, this spring's importation. All these are prown for me under contract by an Araucaria specialist in belgium. 1 ntust say, for the benefit of my customers that they were nevei before so nice and large for the money as this year. I herewith quote you special low prices on them tor 'Asb: 5M-in., in to 12 ins. high, 2 years old, 3 tiers $ .BO 5H-in., 13 to in ins. high, 2 years old, 3 to 4 tra .60 6 in , 16 to 18 ins high, 3 years old 3'«4tr3 .75 6!4-in., 18 to20 IDS high, 3 } ears old, 4 to 5 trs 1.00 6M-in.. 20io24 ins high 3 }earsold.4 to6 trs 1.25 Araucaria Compacta Robusta, 6 to 7-innh potx. a t ' 4 tiers. 2i) -u 2'^ iiiObes wiae, St.&O, SI 75 to t'2.00 each Glanca. 6 ineb pots, 3 to 4 tiers, 16to24in>'hesw.de.$I.U0,tl.25. Jl.SOto $1 75 each. Hentia Forslerlana. SO to 36 inches high, 4-yr. old, $1.00: 4-year i id, 25 to 30 Inches. 75c. 4-iQch pots, made-up, wito 3 in pot, about 10 leaves in ail 20 in. high, 26'-,. Belmoreana. 4-year old, 26 to 30 inches high, SI 00 each. Above is the size entered in the Phi adelpbia custom house Made up plants, one large one in center and three smaller ones around, 7-inoh pots, Si.60 to S1.75 FicusElastlca. 4-in.,25c; 5to 5^-in., 30 to 40c; 6 inc pin.. $2U.I0 per 100. $3 00 per doz. Entiueha'd, Hope oun, American tteauty, Cob- bo d, Leila Filkins, 2-in., $3.(jO per 1(0. Ma3 Btic, Adelia, Bed Duckham, 2-ih., $10.00 per 1(0 Orders Filled in Rotation. Prompt Shipments. Headquarters for Finest Cut Blooms of Roses. Carnations and Other Cut Flowers. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. DRACAENA INDIVISA, 3, 4, 5-lnoh, $5:00, (10.00 and $25.00 per 100. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, I-lnch 15.00 per 100. GERANIUMS. S. A. Nutt, Gastellane. John Doyle, Perkins. Single and Double, Qen Grant, La Favorite. Mme Salleroi, 2-in. pots, $2.50 per 100; 3-in., 85 00 per 100. VINi:e VARIEGATA, 2-inch, $2.ro per lOO. REX BEGO.IAS, nice plants, 2aud2H-in., $5.00 per 1 (' BOSTON FERNS. 5-inch. 3nc each. A nice lot of MADE UP KENTIA PALMS, in 8-in. and 0-in. pots, at $3 OU to (5.UU each. Splendid plants tor decoration. CASH WITH ORDER. CEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON, N. J. SPECIAL OFFER HIGH GRADE STOCK ONLY. 20,OO0 SM LAXi extra s rong plants, Irom Vd i ch pots. $1.2^ per 101': $12 00 i er 10(0. 6,00O GERANIUM BRUANTI, the best scarlet bedd>r, s rong $1.50 per ItXI: $14.10 per 1000. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS, strong, 2-incb, $2 10 per 1(0 $18.00 per lOuO. ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, extra strong seed- lingn, as good as average 2-inch, 50c. per lOJ; $4.50 per 1000. Cash. The W. T. BUCKLEY CO., SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Choice Plants. FIELD CARNATIONS Fire bushy plants of Lawson, Norway, Pros- perity, Armazindy, Joost, eta, $5 00 per 100; $t5.C0 per 1000. Good stc^k grown on new soil RO&ES. Good 3-ln. st'ck of Brides, Meteors. Maids. $3 00 per 100; $25 00 per 1000: Gates and Perles, strong and fine, $4.00 per 100; $35 00 per 10 0' W. H. CULLETT & SONS, • Lloooln, III. Successful Growers are Wanted To know that they can dispose of all their surplus stock by Advertising in the Americam Florist. TRY IT NOW. TRANSPLANTED CELERY PLANTS. Fin« Stock, Bushy and Well Hardened, Carefully r^-'sl^ed in He^t cratps. Boston Market. Giant Pascal, Golden Self-blanching, Pmk and White Plume. PRICE REDUCED TO $1.5Oa1OO0; $1 2.50 for 10,O0O Write for prires on larger lots Why be content with ohcftpurtransplamei stnik when there is so liit'e oiffi-reace in price? We guarantee above stock a* represented, except as to varieties. R KILBOURN, - Clinton, N. Y. Mease mention the American Florist when writititt. SMILAX!! Strong:, 2-iccI)t $(.50 per I0(^ $12.50 per ICOO. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kans. Please nieniion the American Florist when writings S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 No. 24th Street, PWHAnFTDHIA \&' Correspondence Solicited. Please mention the American Florist when writing, FOR SALE. strong 2-in. feiViiLAyV $2.00 per 100; $18.00 per lOOO. THE MIAMI FLORAL CO., DAYTON, QBIO. Please mention the American Floriit when writing. 110 The American Florist. Aug. 12, \ The Seed Trade. =^ AMERIUN SEED TRADE ASSOCUTION. W. H. Grenell, Pierrepont Manor, N. Y., Prea.; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., First Vioe-Pres.; C. E. Kendell, Cleveland, O., Seo'y and Treas. Twenty-fourth annual convention at San Jose. Cal., 1906. , Onion Seed of the new crop will be in short supply. The mistletoe crop of the southwest is reported looking well. California calla bulbs have ripened and dried slowly this season owing to the cool weather. Fort Worth, Tex.— The American Seed Company has _ been incorporated Jiere with $15,000 capital stock. Visited Chicago: C. C. Massie, of Northrup, King and Company, Minne- apolis, Minn.; W. E. Dallwig, Mil- waukee, Wis. C. C. Morse & Company, of Santa Clara, Cal., are offering a new sweet pea, Helen Pierce, described as a glox- inia flowered type. ■ L. W. Wheeler, manager of Vaughans' Seed Store in New York, has returned to that city from a vaca-- tion trip in Wisconsin. A . MUSHROOM grower who claimed she was poisoned by eating mushrooms from a bed she had grown claims dam- ages from the seedsman who supplied the spawn. One of our Connecticut correspond- ents writes August 3: "Seed crops are looking very well, with promising ■yveather conditions. Sweet corn is back- ward, but pushing along very fast now." Grand Rapids, Mich.— The L. F. Jones Seed Company suffered a loss by fire estimated at $2,000 through the burning of the Cauffield building, the basement of which they were using for storage. W. Atlee Burpee & Company, of Philadelphia, have been given exclu- sive control of the sale of three new varieties of Eckford's sweet peas to be introduced in 1906 in original pack- ets. The varieties are Henry Eckford, Queen Alexandra and another. Seattle, Wash. — The cabbage crop in the Washington district will run about sixty per cent of an average crop but as the acreage is generally above the contracts it is thought full deliv- 3,700 ACRES OF GARDEN SEEDS IN CULTIVATION. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Wholesale Seed Growers. SAN JOSE. CA1.IF-ORNIA. Please inenlion the American Florist when ivriting. C. C. MORSE & Co. Seed Growers. SANTA CLARA. CALIFORNIA. Onion, Lettuce and Sweet Pea Seed. please viention the A merican Florist when writing. eries will result. The Washington growers claim their cabbage seed to be the best in the world. StUl At It. Here is another example of the ad- vertising to which we have already called attention in these columns, this from the Chicago Sunday American of August 6: MONET IN MUSHROOMS. Grow like magic; big demand, large profit, easily grown by anybody (either sex) in cellars, stables, sheds, boxes, etc., during entire year; no labor, no capital needed; crop picked daily; send for free booklet and learn this profitable business. Dept. E. Eastern Importing Co., Brighton, Mass. -Colorado Seed Crops. Rocky Ford, Colo., August 5. — At the present time there are prospects of a fair crop of vine seeds. Cucumbers have set well and the vines are in a thriving condition. The same may be said of squashes and pumpkins. Canta- loupes are a lighter crop than usual and at this time a large number of grasshoppers are attacking many in the field. The supply of this seed will not be so large as usual. Holland Seed Crops. Holland reports of July on vegetable seeds indicate fairly good crops of cauli- flower, white cabbage, turnip, including Swedes, beet, mangels, parsnip, radish, cucumbers, peas and beans. Red cab- bage is below the average, while • the total yield of spinach will be below the average also. Flower seeds will be a full average crop if the weather conditions continue favorable until the season closes. Long: Island Seed Crops. One of our well informed correspond- ents writes July 30 with reference to Long, Island seed crops as follows : "Seed crops on Long Island promise, of most varieties, an average crop, although the acreage is not very large. Cabbage seed is the principal crop. Spinach seed is not now grown to any extent on Long Island as our farmers refuse to 'work for nothing and board themselves.' One house placed an order last spring for quite a quantity at IS cents for special trade and will get about 7,000 pounds. There is a lot of foreign spinach seed sold every year for Long Island grown stock that comes across the pond, some as, low as 8 cents per pound, at which price the farmer would starve to death. In- fact there is no money in it at double that figure. There are some truckers who realize that new Long Island spinach seed is, to them, cheaper at 20 cents than one or two year old foreign seed at even 8 cents, hence the order stated above." Santa Clara, Cal. It is given out on good authority that C. C. Morse & Company, wholesale seed dealers in this place, have decided to take over the Pacific Coast general seed business of the E. J. Bowen estate in San Francisco, omitting the commission box business. Messrs. Morse & Com- pany will change their headquarters from Santa Clara to San Francisco, January i, taking the building at 815- 817 Sansome street, until this time occupied by the E. J. Bowen Company. Messrs. Morse & Company will issue a catalogue and solicit in a general way the Pacific coast seed business, having confidence in the future of that section as a seed center. Messrs. Morse & Company will conduct their seed grow- ing farms at Gilroy and Newark on the basis of booking contract orders, as heretofore. Britisli Trade Topics. W. Attee Burpee, the well-known Philadelphia seedsman, who is vice- president of the National Sweet Pea Society, officiated as a judge at the soci- ety's show at the Horticultural Hall at Westminster lately, and he was delighted with the- excellent display made. An interesting account of the progress being made at the new gardens of the Royal Horticultural Society at Wisley in Surrey, was given by S. T. Wright, the superintendent, at the last meeting of the society. TJie only drawback to the new headquarters is its distance from town. In this respect the old gar- dens at Chiswick could not be beaten. Seven square-roofed houses, 100 feet long, intended for peach-houses and vineries, have been erected, and provi- sion has been made for the students who are able to take a two years' course in horticulture. A research station is to be established which will prove advan- tageous for scientific investigation. Some interesting experiments are being con- ducted on the trial grounds with fruit trees supplied by the leading firms. In the Essex seed-growing districts the seedsmen and growers have experi- enced great inconvenience owing to the dryness of the season, which is likely to interfere with the success of the crops. The same drawback was experi-' enced in 1903-04. The beans and peas are likely to suffer and lighter crops are anticipated. There is likely to be an increase in prices of these seeds. From other parts of this country it is reported that the early varieties of peas carried good average crops, and ripened off satisfactorily. Cabbages have been attacked in some parts by a destructive pest, but in most places the crop is promising. Following the shortage of the crop last season this year there has only been a limited area devoted to onions and prices in the future are likely to be very high. Insect pests have caused sad havoc amongst the radish crops in many parts, whilst beets have been a prey to black aphis. -aUY YOUR SEEDS DIRECT FROM THE GROWER- FRANCIS BRILU Of HEMPSTEAD, LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK. Pioneer of the CabbaB" Seed Industry of Lone Island (1870) and the only one engaged therein haying a Practical Knowledge of Seed growing. The very Finest Strains of LONG ISLXND CABBAGE SEED. AMERICAN CAULIFLOWER SEED. and other Choice Stocks for Truokers and Market Gardeners, tlvely Unexcetled. Send foj a pries list. Address as above. Prices reasonable. Quality Posl- igos. The American Florist. Ill ARE BEST Vaughan's Pansies wm. NEW CROP SEED IS NOW ARRIVING. Vaughan's Giant Named Varieties : lO PER CENT SPECIAL Cash Discount On orders over SJ.OO for Fiower Seeds if the cash is enclosed lO Per Cent. Trade Pkt. Vz 0/. Oz. Giant White, very large, with violet eye $0.10 $0.20 $1.30 Aurora, pure white with- out blotches -. .10 .20 1..-«l '* Adonis* light blue with a white center, very fine .1(1 .40 1..10 Auricula Colors, me- tallic shades .1(1 .20 1.2.i '* Black, large, true black .10 .20 1.2,i " Beaconsfield, upper petals light lavender. lower ones deep rich purple, almost black .1(1 ,20 1.20 Bronze, rich shades- - .1(1 .20 " Freya. deep purple vio- let, with a white margin .1(1 .20 \M " Mme. Perret, lovelv shades of pink and rose .2(1 ..iO 2.00 " President Carnot, fine blotched white 1(1 .2,=. IWI ** President McKinley, fine blotched yellow — .10 .Zt 2.00 " Pink, lovely shades of pink, same as Hydrangea .10 .ii 2.00 " Purple, very large, rich deep purple .10 .20 1.20 " Violet Blue, a very pleasing shade; .10 .20 1.20 *' Striped, mahoganv. striped, and flaked white .10 .20 1.20 ' Parisian Striped, stripes are broader and louder than the preceding, a 10 '^0 1 30 " Purple Kind, a good new sort : 10 A-. 1 ,1(1 Trade Pkt. Vt^ oz. Oz. .10 .10 .25 1.50 1.50 .10 .20 1.25 .10 .15 .20 .35 1.25 2.00 .45 3.00 Giant Diana, cream color - " " Blood red Emperor William, dark navy-blue " Yellow, immense flowers with dark eye, 4 oz.. $4.25. Gassier, 3 spotted " 5 spotted, an Al strain .25 Giant Rosy Morn. The color of this is a bright purplish crimson margined with a clear white edge. In early spring the color is very deep and rich; as theweather grows warmer the color gradually turns a pleasing rosy car- mine and the silver edge becomes wider. Trade pkt., 25c; ^ oz.. $1.00. Giant Bridesmaid. The flowers of this new variety are very large and of fine form. Its ground color is a Rosy White, rivaling in delicacy and beauty with the finest Apple- blossom. Trade Pkt., 25c; Hoz.,50c; Oz., $3.75, Giant Psyche. Each flower is elegantly curled and undulated and in every respect a beauty in form and color. The characteris- tic five velvety violet blotches or eyes are surrounded by a broad white edge. Trade Pkt,, 50c; % oz„80c; Oz„ $5.00. Giant Pretiosa. The flowers are similar to those of the Masterpiece Pansy. Each petal is marked with a very large blotch of deep violet color, these blotches are surrounded by a brilliant crimson rose background mar- gined with a pure white edge. Trade Pkt, (250 seeds), Z^c. Special Mixtures : -"VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PANSIES-The Worlds' Best. This is a combination of as manv separate colors, types, blendings and unique kinds as can be found in the world. It Is the best deneral mixture in existence and is most widely known and popular. Price per Oz., $10.00; Vi. oz.. $5.00; V^ oz..$1.50; trade pkt., 50c. VAUGHAN'S ''GIANT PANSY MIXTURE." This mi.xture includes the richest reds, coppers and bronzes, together with the most delicate rose and pink shadings, all the distinct colors of Trimardeau. the splendid Gas- sier strain with its delicate veinings. We have spared no expense to secure the newest, richest and finest sorts. Price. M lb.. $14.00; Oz., $4.00; H oz.. ■60c: trade pkt.. 25c. VAUGHAN'S PREMIUM PANSIES MIXED. Embraces all the varieties of the Fancy German Sorts. Per pkt., 25c; ^8oz.,80c; i4 oz., $3.00; oz., $5.50. MASTERPIECE— NEW GIANT CURLED. This strain comes nearer to "Double Pansies" than anything ever introduced under that name. In reality the number of petals is the same as that in other Pansy flowers, but they are crimped and curled in such a fashion that the flowers appear double. The flowers are of enormous size, often 3 inches across, and the color varia- tions and combinations are odd and striking. Trade pkt., 50c; Ja oz., 75c; Moz.,$1.35; Ozi, $5.00. CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING PANSIES. "Choice mixed/' pkt.. lOc; H oz., 30c: oz.. 75c; 4 oz., $2.50. VAUGHAN'S "ELITE" MIXTURE. This is not a complete mixture like our International : it does not contain any pure white, yellow or any self colors, nor any other of the well known kinds. It is comprised of the cream of four Pansy specialists' choicest and most expensive mixtures and such new and novel kinds as listed above. Trade pkt,, 50c; ^ oz., $1.00. NEW ORCHID-FLOWERED PANSIES. A most interesting type of Pansies of the Giant Flowered Class, containing a mixture of the most surprising novel, unique and beautiful color combinations. The upper petals are upright and sort of plaited, which gives the flowers their resemblance to orchids. The colors range in the terra cotta shadings as well as in. the flesh orange, rose, pink and lilac. Trade Pkt. (250 seeds), 25c. IMPROVED GERMAN MIXTURE. This is a mixture of three strains from different German growers, and is made up mostly of separate colors, with a sufficiently large percentage of white and yellow. Per large pkt., 10c; V^ oz., 20c; M oz.,30c; oz.,$1.00. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 84 and 86 Randolph! Street, CHICAGO. 14 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Frequent importations I from England. Alwajrs I fresh and lively. J.'^J* STYER, Concordville, Pa. '.-W^mMZL Mushroom Spawn f^^^jitation. , FERTILE. PRODUCTIVE. Eniihsh in bricks, per 100 lbs., S6.00 I. 0. b. New York; S6.50 f. o. b. Chicago. Write for prices on quantity. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 84-86 Randslph St., . CHICAGO. 14 Barclay St . NEW YORK. ^b"u%~.nc mushroom spawn ^" "^"^"' You Can Get Wa Crow Mushrooms. We are headquarters (or " PURE CULTURE *' SPAWN and importers of ENCLISH MUSHROOM SP*WN. Write us and we will send you free of charge valuable information on the subject. Frosh Supply of Spawn Evary Month. KNUD GUNDESTRUP & CO., 4273 IVIIIwaukee Ave. A(I:u:jSeixcoo]VE CHICAGO. LEONARD ONION SETS. Our Sets are now Harvested. WHITE PEARL SETS Ready -to Ship. Writa.for Prioa* Flowar Saads and Bulbs Wholesale Seed Growers. Seeds for present requirements ready to ship . Contract orders tor delivery after harvest 1905 are still being booked. Baans. Peas and Cardan Saads. Wbitb 7ob Pbicbs. TiJiiNip stED. "Sf,;;,',s;.r" CO. CHICAGO 500 GALLA BUIBS These are nice home-grown, S-inch in circumference at $4.50 per 100. SUNNYSIDE GREENHOUSES, OWOSSO, MIICH. I r Nearly two millions from HioVs inch up, fine sound bulbs, ready tor immeaiate delivery. Also Qrand Duchess Oxalis, grandiSora, pink, white and'lavender In any amount. . We are the California Growers. REES& COMPARE, R. D. NO. I, LONG BEACH, CAL. 112 The American Florist. Aug. 12. \ TheNurseryTrade j AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Emory Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., Prca. ; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., Vice-Pres.; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., Sec'y. Thirtv-flrst annual convention, Dallas, Tex., 1906. ^ -J Visited Chicago: Charles J. Brown, of Brown Brothers Company, Roches- ter, N, Y. The Southern Nurserymen's Asso- ciation will meet at Norfolk, Va., August 16-17. C. S. Harrison, of York, Neb., states that a western state recently called for 100 copies of his "Gold Mine in the Front Yard", for school children. Mr. Harrison is completing arrangements for a companion work entitled "The B^vergreens." A Fine Groi) p of Evergreen s. Our engraving shows an imposing group of evergreens on the lawn of John Cook, the well-known rosarian, on Edmonson avenue, Baltimore. The one in the center is a symmetrical Nor- way spruce ; the others are notable speci- mens of Nordmann's silver fir, the finest probably of all our hardy ever- greens. The heavy, compact growth of the tree, its towering pyraniidal growth, its dark green, glossy foliage, which underneath has a bluish silvery sheen, combine to make this one of the noblest evergreens which can be grown in this country. It comes from the Crimea, is absolutely hardy, of moderately quick growth and free from disease and insect enemies. The specimens shown here have been planted about thirty years, receiving good treatment, and are fine "examples of the variety, which is esteemed highly wherever grown and planted. S. B. Texas Nurserymen's Association. The Texas Nurserymen's Association met in joint session with the Texas State Horticultural Society at College Station, July 25-28, 1905. A delegation of 2,000 to the Texas farmers' congress met at the same time. The meeting was called to order by G. Onderdonk, of Nursery, after which President E. W. Kirkpatrick presided. The following papers were read dur- ing the meetings : "New Phases of Hor- ticulture," by H. M. Stringfellow, Lam- pasas; "Nursery Fertilization," by B. L. Adams, of Bonham; John F. Sneed, of Tyler, paper on same subject; "Notes on World's Fair Fruits," by T. V. Munson, of Denison; "Some Neglected Fruits," by F. W. Mully, of Garrison; "Commercial Nut Growing," by E. W. Kirkpatrick, of McKinney; "Coinmercial Peach Orchards," by Prof. E. G. Kyle, horticulturist at the Texas state experi- ment station; "Viticulture for South- west Texas," by O. G. Onderdonk, of Nursery. The following officers - were elected : E. W. Kirkpatrick, McKinney, presi- dent; John S. Kerr, Sherman, secre- tary. The Texas State Horticultural Society elected Edward W. Knox, San Antonio, president, and S. H. Dixon, Houston, secretary. E. C. G. Albany, N. Y. The local florists and their employes interested in the formation of a florists' club met lately at the establishment of Patrick Hyde on Hudson avenue and decided to hold a clambake in the near future at Henkes Brothers' place at Newtonville. A committee was appointed to set the date and to make all the arrangements necessary for the success of the outing. Patrick Hyde was appointed chairman, and with him were named Thomas Tracey, John Haggerty, and Fred Henkes. The members already look forward to the organiza- tion of a bowling team to compete this coming winter with other teams who make up the membership of the local bowling league. A recent visitor to the trade here was J. J. Karins, with Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia. R. D. St. Joseph, Mo. — L. J. Stuppy has gone to Laiceville, Minn., where he will spend some time enjoying the good fishing that section affords. .^ ■ 'k' '? .-■ ^ 1 ft J ■.- 'fmj^M h'^m mm- wSk -^ ^^^§1 ^^^M ^^^^ ■ »| H ■pS If H H iBUBBftn -■ «i ^^^^^ ^SE^^.'is^j^ ^^^^^H HHIIIBl iPiHI^^;^!^. ".^SB BHHhI jiiimB Cottage Gardens Co. Inc. QUEENS, LONG ISLAND, N. Y. SPECIALISTS: PEONIES, CARNATIONS AND SPECIMEN NURbERV STOCK LARGEST STOCK OF ALL BELGIAN PLANTS Azaleas, Araucarias. Sweet Bays, Palms, Bogonias, Gloxinias, etc. LOUIS VAN HOUTTE PERE, GHENT, Belgium. EVERGREENS «ssortmV specialties— White Pine, Hemlock and Large £vergieens. Spring List for details. Andorra Nurseries, Wm. Wanur Harper, Prop. CHESTNUT HILL, PA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Are the Cheapest Becaus- >hey Are thi- B'<«t. D. & G. ROSES Wecarry in stock upwards of athous .nd differ- ent varleiies, oonsisting of the very latest Euro- pean varieties, inoludii g Baby Rambler, asvvell as all theleadingvariPties of A merican nrigin; stock from 2Vi and 4 and 5-inch pots. Sand us your list of warns to-day. Ask for catalogue, tree. The Dingee & Conard Co tv^rr'.'RoT'pA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Send to THE MOON A FINE PLANTATION OF EVERGREENS. For j Trees, Jshrubs, Vineis Your I and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free. THE WM. H. VIOON CO., > Morrlsvilla, Pa. Please nit'nlion the American F.orzst zt'kenwriting. Surplus Stock. Low Budded Roses, Tree Rosps. Clnmatit, Seld- grown. Clematis, pot-^rown, Hydranq>a p. g., Hylrang-ap g on stem. Ask lot oUr special p.icesand wholesale ciita'ogue. Please inspect our nurpeties when In Ho laud. W. VAN KLEEF&SONS m';lK" BOSKOOP, Holland. Please mention the American FioriU when-writing. 200 Choicest Varieties. Xarite Stock. PEONIES LILIES, Hardy Sorts, about 40 lOO bu bs. GLADIOLl. in bi.e named and unnamed sorts. DAHLIAS. Rtcbardlas. Madeira Vines. SUGAR MAPLES. « inches 10 10 fei-i I 0(10. CATALPA steciuba seedlings. BLACK LO- CUST seedlings. List in season. E. Y. TEAS, Centerville, Ind. Please mention the American Florist when writing, PEONIES. Wholesale and retail oataloEues ready for dis- tribution. Sent free on application. All stock guaranteed true to name. Send yonr orders in early to be assured of a good colleotion for fall planting. PETERSON NURSERY, 603 W. Petenon Ave., CHIC'GO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. PAEON IAS. Per 100 White, generally called Queen Victoria $ 9.^0 Festiva Maxima 30.00 Fragrans, the bloom producer 6.00 For 1000 rates aid other varieties, write GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. igo5. The American Florist. 113 B. & A. SPECIALTIES BayTrees,Buxus, Specimen Palms, Hardy Rhododendrons, Azaleas, Roses (H. P. and Other Kinds), Evergreens and Conifers, Hardy Flowering Shrubs, Peonies Herbaceous Plants and Ornamental Grasses.... :m » m^m •_ SI itu ^abJ&iSt >' iilSs^S ' .^~'V'"i^'^:■ ■4 »f. iif •n s'C ■ 'T,-'!^* .--■■ x-:rt ^^ .}uis. 102 prizes New York State Fair, 1904. Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue FREE on Request. ELLWANGER & BARRY Mt. Hope Nnrserles, Rochester, N. T. Draieerfour Established 65 Tears. Please 7nention the American Florist when w) iling. LTD. THE— Tottenham Nurseries, Established 1872. A. M. C. VAN DER ELST, Managing Director. Dedemsvaarf, (Holland.) Headquarters for Hardy Perennials famong which are the latest and choicest) 13 acres devoted for growing this line as Anemone, Aster, Campanula, Delphinium, Funkia, Hemerocallis, Hepatica, Incarvillea, Iris, Peonies, Phlox decus- sata and sufruticosa, Primula, Pyrethrum, Tritoma, Hardy Heath, Hardy Ferns. Also 6 acres Daffodils, IS acres Conifers, (specially young choice varieties to be grown on), 3 acres Rhododendrons (also the best American and Alpine varieties), 2 acres Hydrangeas. We make it a point to grow all latest novelties in these lines. Ask for catalogue. Please mention the American Florist when ivriting. Pdeonias . Choice named, in all classes, earliest to latest. Wiite for list. Choice Double White, perfectly hardy, flagrant, unfailing bloomers. Fine for decoration. 5P,000 to close. No rea- sonable offer refused. F. A. BALLER, moomington, 111. Please tnention ike A merican Florist -when zvriting. Jacs Smits, Ltd. n**h- (BBAKCH AT B08E00P.) Wholesale Growers of grnlJeTtIi nursery stock, pot- grown forcing plants. Lilacs a specialty. Berlin and Hamburg Valley— the best quality. Catalogue free on demand. When In Gurcpe please inspect our nurseries. WUUIDEN-BUSSUM, niir Amtttrdam, it wt R. R. Oipot. Please mention the American Florist when writing, DAHLIAS! ONE HUNDRED and THIRTY ACRES. Roots and Bloom in any quantity. L K. PEACOCK, Inc., Atco, N. J. National Florists' Board of Trade, Offioai 68 PIna SIraat, Naw York. Credit Reference Book. A sobsoription to our Credit List will cost you 810 a year, and it may ■ave you tlOO the first month. Special Report!. We make a specialty of this part of our work. Collection*. We collect slow and doubtful ac- ooonts. Why not go through your books at once and send as all the claims that are in arrears F Wm. P. Craig e'S^SS:?.?.?.': Plants, Bulbs and Seeds. I30B Filbert Street PHILADELPHIA. LOOK! LOOK! WE MUST HAVE ROOM. Kentia Belmoreana* Fine stocky plants in 3-in. pots, which should be repotted, but in order to obtain room, we have to reduce our surplus. We therefore offer plants 10-15-in. high, 5-6 leaves, at $10.00 per 100. Jerusalem Cherries. We also have a surplus of about Ten Thousand Jerusalem Cherries. These plants are pot grown and are in excellent condition, being very bushy. They are now ready for a shift and will make much better plants than those lifted from the ground in the fall. For a limited time we will offer these at $6.00 per 100, $50.00 per 1000. THADDEUS M. YATES & GO. phB.. Special Offer to the American Trade, i GEO.JACkMAN&SON ^ SURREY, ENGLAND, HAVE A FINE AND EXTENSIVE STOCK OF Dwarf and Standard Roses, Rhododendrons, Clematis, Conifers, Ornamental Trees and General Nursery Stock. CATALOGUES AND PRICES ON APPLICATION. Established 1810. ^ Area 200 Acres. french Paeonias LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE COLLECTION. The only establishment devoted exclusively to the culture of Paeonias. My Specialty for more than 50 years. All varieties g:uaranteed true to name. Wfite for new general descriptive catalogue. AnPQQPDT PAEONY GROWER, • LrC^^Eflv * » Wholesale and Retail. CHENONCEAUX, FRANCE. 116 The American Florist. Aug. 12, Montreal. Trade is almost at a standstill. Only the street "pedlers seem able to dispose of stock. Early asters are plentiful, but the later ones, although looking well, stand a slim chance of flowering, as the aster bug has made its appearance by the millions. PICNIC A SUCCESS. The gardeners and florists picnic was thoroughly enjoyed by everybody pres- ent. The attendance was large and it was pronounced an all around good suc- cess in every way. The winners in the principal events, first, second and third in the order given, were : Quoit match, W. Hasel, A. Walker and C. Craig; 75 yard race, members over fifty, A. Gibb, T. Martell, J. Philipps ; 100 yard race, members over forty, W. Hasel, J. Brown, A. Wilshire; 220 yards race, members under forty, J. Luck, C. Eddy, E. Hayward ; walking match, 220 yards, A. Walker, C. Eddy, E. Hayward ; hop, . step and jump, C. Eddy, 31 feet 9 inches, W. Hasel, G. A. Robinson; tug of war, gardeners versus florists, florists won. NOTES. William C. Hall, who has been ab- sent from the club for a long time, is on his wedding tour. Congratulations. "What shall be the temperature of a rose house at i p. m. ?" is a question asked at the last meeting of the Mon- treal Gardeners' and Florists' Club. One of our leading rose growers said 55°, which had the ready approval of all present. The thermometer registered just then near 90° in the shade, and imder glass all the way up to. 115°. Luck. Tarrytown, N. Y. Tarrytown Horticultural Society was held in the society rooms, Tarry- town, July 25. Three new members were elected and three names pro- posed for membership. There was a good attendance and a good show .of cut flowers. The monthly prize given, by Secretary Neubrand for the best' display of flowers cut outdoors brought out a good competition. The winning collection came" from Samuel Unter- ineyer's place at Yonkers, N. Y., and contained over 100 species and varieties. The gardener, John Featherstone, was highly complimented on getting together such a fine collection. An interesting discussion developed on the culture of hollyhocks. Regarding the time of sow- ing, the consensus of opinion was that the first week in August was best. From seed sown then plants can be had strong enough to winter over without losing the center growth, as is the case with earlier sown plants. Regarding the hol- lyhock disease, several of the members gave their experiences with different treatments, but so far no really reliable remedy or preventive seems to have been_ found. It was conceded that atmos- pheric conditions and situation had a good deal to do with it, a close, humid atmosphere and heavy night dews assist- ing the progress of the disease. The committee on the annual outing reported that they had arranged for the dinner at Beck's Rye Beach hotel, Au- gust 16, and that a programme of races, bowling, etc., had been arranged to take -place on the hotel grounds. Wii. Scott. 'iimmimimy OUR Forcing Bulbs WILL BE ON EXHIBITION. Variety, Quality, WB CLAIM: Early Delivery and Best Stocks obtainable. Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAQO: 84 and 86 Randolph Street. NEW YORK: 14 Barclay Street. Bruns' Valley The BEST the SEASON AFFORDS Headquarters for COLD STORAGE PIPS in the West Selected stock $1.50 per JOO; $14.00 per JOOO. Every case guaranteed. Finest Cut Valley Always on Hand. 1409-11 West Madison St., CHICXGO, L. van LEEUWEN & SON, j Sassenhelm, Holland. special Growers of Delphiniums, Dielytra, \ Lily of the Valley, Phloxes, Spiraeas, Callas \ and Different Forcing Plants. \ PRICES ON APPLICATION. 'M'Mrii"r-u'M'*P'M'M'MrM'M''M''i"i'M»'M'n'~«'M'Mr(rM»MrM"i»u'M''irtp"ir(rM'MrM-n''irwM|»'ir»p''i»"»»"«i"i'ir'r'H-w'«F'UHi''iK- /poj. The American Florist. 117 freesia Bulbs CALIFORNIA GROWN. Cholea, H. to Ji-inch., per 100, eSc; per 1000, 15,00; EOOO for $28 50. FIrtt Quallly, ?8 to Vi-inoli, per 100, 45o: jiet 1000, $3 00; 5C00 for 114.C0. PURE WHITE Flowered BERMUDA GROWN. Mammoth, H to 9i-lnch, per 100, SI. on; per lOOO, SB.OO; 5000 for S12.00. Choloa: Y» to H-icch, per 100, 85c; per lOOO, 15.00; 5C00 for S22.50. Samples Mailed on Application, VAUGHAN*S SEED STORE CHICAGO: ^EW YORK: 84-86 Randolph St. 14 Barclay St. Pansy Seed New Crop THE TWO BEST HIXTURES FOR FLORISTS CURRIE'S INTERNATIONAL MIXTURE, 1000 seeds, SOc; \ oz. Si. 25; i oz. $8.00 CURRIE'S GIANT MIXTURE, 1000 seeds, 25c; \ oz. 6CC; 1 oz. $4.00. Write for price list of bulbs, plants, etc. CURRIE BROS. Seedsmen and Florists. MILWAUKEE. - - - WIS. Please inention the A merican Florist when ivriting. CO., Climbing and DOdPCk Field Grown ivVr^^i-^^ Dwarfs and Standards, Bedding and Forcing Varieties. PETER LAMBERT. Trier, Germany Write lor catalogue. NOVELTIES. Pran E.Druscbli:!, Soleil d'Or, Grnss an Teplltz, Konig Karola, Etoile de France. LevaTasseur. New Crop. Pansy Seed The Jennings Strain ol finest American grown Pansy Seed now ready. Saved from finest selected stock. Large flowering and Jancy colors in great variety. By mail, 1 oz.,$5.00; 3oz., $13 00; 1 pkg., SOOO seeds, $1.00; 1 lb. prices on application. Plants ready in September. Oash with order. El Bi JENNINGSi SOUTHPORT.e'oNN. OBOWEB OP THE FUTEST PANSIES. Baby Rambler The Always In Bloom Rote. 2<4-in., $3.00 per doz., $12.50 per 100, $100.00 per 1000; 3-in., $3.C0 per doz., $20.00 per 100. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. TiieStorrs&HarrisonCo. PAINESVILLE NURSERIES. CATALOGUES AND PRICE LISTS FREE ON APPLICATION PAINESVILLE, OHIO. ■.<^>-^^k^*'^^«*'^ta^««' fc-«»^^«»^^»»^^.«*^^«t|i I Eckford's New Sweet Peas • Wc will introduce exclusively the well known \ Specialist's SWEET PEA NOVELTIES in 1906, as follows: HENRY ECKFORD. QUEEN ALEXANDRA. An intense deep orange self, absolutely distinct and entirely unique— in a class by itself. Three flowers, of fine form, with well expanded standard (but not hooded) are borne upon stiff stems twelve to thirteen inches long. The flowers are of good size and fine substance, prettily placed on the stem. It is an ideal button- hole flower and unequaled for night decoration, as it lights up so well, either under gas or electricity. Received First-Class Certificate of the Royal Horticultural Society in 1905, and was awarded both the Silver Medal and First-Glass C 118 The American Florist. ■Aug^ 12, HANNAH HOBART .."as.r.% THE GRAND PRIZE WINNER in competition willi the latest and very best products in Carnations, East or West, for the last eight years. Mr. John A. Balmer, of Clealum, Washington, after hia visit to our Nurseries in January, 1903, wrote an article which appeared in the issue of the American Flobibt of February 15, follows: "The Hannah Hobart is really a remarkable flower, never less than four inches, and frequently four and one-half inches across. In color it is a shade deeper than Lawson, but the petal arrangement is quite different; in this respect it most resembles the old Jubilee, but of course the color is different. I saw two large houses of it at Sievers', and the sight is one long to be remembered, hundreds of blooms and not a poor one in the lot, and everyone the exact counterpart of the other; no burst calyxes, but every flower supported on a 31-inoh stem, and standing up like soldiers. There is certainly no carnation of its color that can equal it." The above is a truthful statement of facts by a very competent gentleman, and if needing verification, the simple assertion that the flowers of this magnificent variety of Carnation have been sold wholesale as high as $1.50 per dozen, and none less than $1.00 per dozen up to date, should be sufficient to convince anybody of its intrinsic value. The constant inquiry by everyone who has seen the plants in flower is: "When will the Hannah Hobart be for sale?" This led us at last to the conclusion to distribute the same next year, and we are ready to book orders from-now on for delivery beginning Jan. 1, 1906. Send your orders in early because they will be filled strictly in rotation, PRICE: $3.00 par 12; $15.00 par 100; $120.00 par 1000. JOHN H. SIEVERS & CO., WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 1 25 I Chestnut St., San Francisco, Cal. j LUDVIG MOSBAEK, ON3RGA, ILL. 2«-in. 50,000 Asparagus, Plumosus and perioo Sprengeri, 3-inch, $S 00. $2.50 0,000 Smilax, 2%-in.,$lS.00 per lOOO 2.00 5,000 Umbrella Plants, 4-in., $6.00 per 100 2.50 5,000,000 Celery Plants, $1.00 per 1000; transplanted, $2.00 per 1000. All Other Bedding and Vegetable Plants. Price List Mailed Free. CANNA West Virginia. THE BEST o! the CROZY TYPE Received Gold Medal at St Louis World's Fair. Orders taken now for fall or spring delivery. Dry bulbs (spring) $3.00 per 100 Large clumps (fall) 1.50 per doz. WILL BE AT THE CONVENTION. GUS. OBERMEYER PARKERSBURG. W. VA. VIOLET PLANTS. Marie Louise and Lady Campbell, from 2-in. pots, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. FIELD GROWN Carnation Plantsand Violet Plants Per 100. Per lOCO Princess of Wales and Dorsett, singles $6.00 50.00 Lawson 5.C0 45.00 Enchantress 7.00 60.00 Glacier 5.00 45.00 Peru 4.00 35.00 ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids, Mich. Le Journal des Roses. Organ of the French Rosarlans. Publlslied at Paris. Once a month with colored plates. . Subscription $2.70 per Year. Sample Copies Free. "r^Vffi" JOURNAL DES ROSES a SUISNES, Brie, Orisy-Suisnes. (Seine et Marne), FRANCE. 60.000 GRAFTED ROSES For Forcing EXTRA FINE HEALTHY PLANTS. FREE FROM MILDEW. LIBERTY, 3y2-inch pots, per 100 $ 18.00 BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, GOLDEN GATES, KAiSERINS, SVz-inch pots, $15.00 per iCOj per 1000 145.00 20,000 OWN ROOT ROSES Sunrise, 3-in. pots, per 100 $9.00 Brides, Bridesmaids, Perles, Kaiserins, 3-in. pots, per 100 7.00 C> KM If A V 2y2-inch pots. ^lTlll_AmyV Price: $1.50 per lOO; $12.50 per 1C00. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. C. R. HILLS, Grand Rapids, Mich. La Dstroll, Chalan*y and Sunrlsa, 3-in., $5.00 per 100 Aaparagua Plumosus Nanus, fine strong plants, 3-in. »5 10 per 100 Primulas, all varieties, about Aug. 10, %M-va., %% 00 per 100. CInararlas. about Aug. 15, 2!i-in.. 12.00 per 100. Christmas Pappsrs, 3M-in., $3.00 ner 100. Forgot>ma-nots, Held clumps. 81.00 per 100. AquUegIa, aatjoried varieiies, 2H-in., $2 00 per 100. Amirrhlnum, assorted varieties, 2!i-in., tJ.OO l-er 100. IF IT COMES FROM HILL'S. IT'S ALL RIGHT. Surplus Rose Stock All in Ai condition, 1%-inch stock. Maids, Brides, Ivory, Gates, Meteors, $3.00 per 100; $35.tO per 1000. Also a fine lot of LATANIA BORBONICA, 3- Inch pots, from 1-2 character leaves, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per lOOO; $300.00 per 10,000. JR UPICG The Exello Nursarles, « P- n&lOO DAYTON. OHIO. CYCLAMEN SPLENDENSGIGANTEUM HYBRIDS. Finest strain in the world, in five true colors, including the fringed varieties. Strong, well grown stock, from Zi^-in. pots, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per lOOO; from 3-in. pots, $7 Ou per 100: from 354- in. pot. $12.00 per 100; from 4-in. pot, $15 00 per ICO. Satisfaotien guar- anteed. PAUL MADER, East SIroudsburg, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing VIOLETS. Field Qrown Str-^ng, healthy plants u Lady Campbell and California, No. 1, $2.60 per 100; 130 00 per 1000. No. 3, good plants. $1.60 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. Packed free of charge to carry safely. Address CHARLES BLACK, Hlgiitstown, N.J, CaliforoiaCallas ARE READY Grown lor us by Experienced Florisls,dug only when well ripened and cured in the shade. They are as free from disease as possible. Sizes and Prices for Fall delivery, Healthy Bulbs up to Grade. Diameter. Per 100 IMto IM-inoh $5.00 IH to 2-inoh 7.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, 84-86 Randolph St., Chicago. 14 Barclay St., New York. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. CHOICE ROSE STOCK From 354 and 354-inoh pots. Killarneys, Brides, Bridesmaids. Write tor prices. JOHN YOUNG gJJJ'?'o*R\'a?^: Telephone, 4463 Madison. Please mention the American Florist when vnriiing. 1905' The American Florist. 119 TREE FERNS. We Make a Special Low Offer on Well Grown Dicksonia Antarctica, Alsophila Australis, Alsophila Medularis, Cibotium Princeps, Cyathea Dealbata. ^^EVERYONE A SPECIMEN BY ITSELF.^s-^ House of Tree Ferns. Dicksonia Antarctica, Cyathea Dealbata. DICKSONIA ANTARCTICA, i6-inch tubs, 40 to 42 inch stems, 18 to 20 leaves, $12.00 " " 18-inch tubs, 44 to 45 inch stems, 20 to 25 leaves, 20-00 20-inch tubs, 48 to 52 inch stems, 25 to 30 leaves, 25.00 12-inch pots, 7 to 8 inch stems, 10 to 12 leaves, 5.00 12-inch pots, 6 to 7 perfect leaves, . . - . 7.50 ii-inch pots, 3 to 4 " 5-oo 12-inch pots and 15-inch tubs, 6 to 7 leaves, - - - 7.50 ALSOPHILA AUSTRALIS, MEDULARIS, CIBOTIUM PRINCEPS, CYATHEA DEALBATA, JULIUS ROEHRS CO. Exotic Nurseries, RUTHERFORD, N. J. 120 The American Florist. Aug. 12, ^HEaOQUaRTERS for Palms, Dracaenas, Ficus, Scottii Ferns, Cvcas, Pandanusand I Decorative Plants. j A Grand Stock of CALIFORNIA PRIVET. The grade of our Privet is far above the ordinary. Prices of well established plants furnished on application. Communicate With Me if You Want Prime Stock. • UKL I LK, L.I., N.Y. liow~is YOUBlHAiici. PEONIES P^I UNEQUALED OFFER, for best varieties. Beware of untrue stock. Ours is absolutely tifue to name and we have an unlimited quantity of the following at half the price quoted by others: Fcstiva Maxima. hr|eoni"th«t °' 3 to 5 eyes, per dozen, $5.00; per J 00, $35.00 7 to JO eyes, per dozen, 7.C0; per JOO, 50 00 Richardson's Rubra Supcrba. Brigfhtest redjbest keeper, producer and profitable. 3 to 5 eyes, per dozen, $3 00; per JOO, $20.00 7 to JO eyes, per dozen, 4.00; per JOO, 30.00 Francois OrtCgal. very deep rich crim- Larg;e and extremely prolific- 3 to 5ey«, per dozen, $2.00; per JOO, $ J 2,50 7 to JO eyes, per dozen, 3.00; per JOO, 20.00 Good Varieties, mixed colors, not truly named, per dozen, $J.50; per JOO, $8.00. Write for Prices on Larger Quantities. CHICAGO CARNATION CO., Joliet, III. i9°5- The American Florist. 121 Wm. K. Harris Has a New Plant A FLOWERING PLANT WITH VARIEGATED FOLIAGE A NEW BOUGAINVILLEA WITH the foliage handsomely variegated in white and green, pre- senting a most striking appearance. The flowers, which are borne in profusion, are identical in size and color with those of Bougainvillea Sanderiana. The combination of colors afforded by ^ the plants in bloom is most magnificent. ^ Every florist should take advantage of the opportunity, while % attending the convention, to visit Mr. Harris' establishment and see this X plant growing. It originated with him three years ago and he now ^ has a stock of 1,200 plants of different sizes in from 4-inch pots up to m ^ nice specimens in 8-inch. Mr. ,^arris' establishment is located at ^ I Fifty-fifth Street and Springfield Avenue, m PHILADELPHIA, PA. 4 >^#0^^#00' 122 The American Florist. Aug. 12, MllwaaKee. BUSINESS SATISFACTORY. Business so far this summer has been very satisfactory as compared with for- mer years. Carnations are now coming into the market in rather poor shape, although there is still some stock that is good for this time of the year. Roses are small, excepting American Beau- ty, which are in good condition, but still short in stem. There are some fine rubrum and longiflorum lilies on the market which fill in very well. Lily of the valley of good quality is also noted. Green stock is rather more than plentiful. NOTES. At the last meeting of the Florists' Club it was decided to accept the propo- sition of Gimbel Brothers, a large department store" here, for the use of their entire sixth floor for the fall flower show. The location is the best in the city, being on the main thoroughfare and the floor which will be used is ideal for a flower show, owing to the fine light. The committee in charge consists of J. H. Heitman, C. C. Pollworth, C. B. Whitnall, F. H. Hol- ton and Robert Zepnick. Building operations in this city are well under way and most places are completed. Those erecting additions this season are William Edlefsen, Charles Burmeister, C. C. Pollworth, J. C. Howard, Holton & Hunkel Cojhpany, Fred Schmeling and August Manke. The prospects for a large delegation to the convention in Washington are rather disappointing. Thus far only F. P. Dilger and J. H. Heitman have agreed to go, but possibly at the last moment several others will decide to go. Quite a number of Milwaukee florists are now on their vacations, among them being F. B. Davis and wife, G. Baer- man, and F. H. Holton and wife. V. H. Albany, N. Y. T. L. Lord, of the lately organized Burnham-Hitchings-Pierson Company, greenhouse constructors, was a recent caller upon Louis Menand at the latter's place on Cemetery avenue. Mr. Lord came to look over the site of the new greenhouse that Mr. Menand proposes to build. Mr. Lord has been appointed general agent for the state of New York for the new concern, with office in Syracuse, which city he has selected after some careful study as the place best adapted for his interests. Between Syracuse and Buffalo, according to Mr. Lord, there is probably more glass in greenhouses than in any similar area in the United States. The main portion of the structures, however, are owned by market gardeners and are devoted to the raising of vegetables. While in this section Mr. Lord took an order from A. Carpenter, of Cohoes, for a new house, 10x150 feet. James F. Slattery, in the employ of Thomas F. Galvin, a well-known Boston florist, called upon H. G. Eyres on his way home from a five weeks' western trip a few days ago. Mr. Slattery reported that he found business very quiet in every city where he stopped. The board of contract and supply has authorized repairs to be made to the park greenhouses. R. D. THE LORRAINE BEGONIAS. We have an elegant stock of vigorous young plants in con- dition for immediate ' shipment. BEGONIA LORRAINE Original Type. 3M-inch pots, $3.00 perdoz.; 115.00 per 100^ $140.00 per 1000. 3 inch pots, $3.50 per doz.; $35.00 per 100; $200.00 per 1000. Light Pink Lorraine. ajj.inch pots, $3-00 per doz.; «15.0j per 100; $140.00 per 1000. 3 inch pots, $3 50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100; $300.00 per 1000. New White Lorraine TURNFORD HALL. An improvement on Caledo- nia the pink tinge on the white petals being very ple&sing; sure to become a favorite. 3 inch pots, 30c each: $3.26 per doz; $25.00 per 100. HENRY A. DREER, 7i4 chestnut st. Philadelphia, Pa. Please ynention the American Florist -when writing. GERANIUMS NOW READY. Good Stocky Plants from 2-in. Pots. JeanViaud $3.00perl00 Mar. de Castellane.. Mme. Barney 2.00 " Miss F. PerlcinB Mme. Canovas .... 300 " Miss Kendell Mme. Charotte 3.00 " S. A. Nutt Mme. Jauiin 2 00 " Granville Madonna 3.00 " Mrs. E. G. Hiil Mme. Landry 2 00 " Queen of the West.. We will send 1000 (60 each) of the above for $18.00, or 600 (26 each) for $10.00. Cash with order. Send for descriptive Geranium Catalogue. Let us figure on your needs for next season. 2-inch pot plants only; no cuttings. Bruanti $2 00 per 100 Centaure 2.10 " Comt'se de Harcourt 2.ro " Gloire de France 2.00 " Jean < e La Brete. . . . 3.00 " M. Jolly de Bftmmeville 4.00 " 3 00 per 100 2.00 " 300 " 2.00 " 2.00 " 3.00 " 3.00 " R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Please mention the A tnerican Florist when -writing. SMALL FERNS, for fern dishes 2M,-inch pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per lOOO Primula Chinensis aVa-inch pots, $3.00 per lOO; $25.00 per lOOO Obconica,grandiflora, rosea and fimbriata,2y2-inch pots,$3.00per 100; $25.00 per lOOO " Forbesi ..21/2-inch pots, $2.50 per 100 Celestial Peppers 2y2-inch pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 SMILAX 2%-inch pots, $2.00 per 100 All the above mentioned stock are strong plants ready for a shift. GARFIELD PARK FLOWER CO. not I inc. 1 688 W. MadlBon SIrael, CHICAGO. Frank Oachalln, Prop. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Primroses ,^ Asparagus CHINESE and OBCONICA ready Aug. 20.. ..$3.00 FORBESI, "Baby" 2.00 FLORIBUNDA, yellow 2.00 CASH. 100 PLUMOSUS NANUS, 3-inch pot $2 00 SPRENCERI SW SHASTA DAISY 2.B0 PAN SY SEED, large flowering Oz. 4.00 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. Palms and Asparagus CHEAP. Per 100 Latania Bor., 2-in. pot, seed leaves. .$ 3.00 " " 3-in. pot, 15-18 in., 3 chr. Ivs . 12.00 " " 5-in. pot, 18-20 in., 3-4 chr. Ivs. 15.00 " " 5-in. pot, 20-24 in., 4 chr. Ivs. 20.00 Kentia Bel., 2H-in. pot, 6- Sin., 2-3 leaves... 10.00 " " 3 -In. pot, 8-10 in., 3-4 leaves... 12.50 Sherman Nursery Co. CHARLES CITY, IOWA. Please mention the American Florist when writing. SCOTTII The Most Graceful Nephrolenis Known Retailers who have handled this fern are unani- mous in proclaiming it the best Fern ever introduced. Consult any grower who has bought Scottii and he will tell you that it is as far ahead of the Boston as that variety is ahead of all other introductions. See my adv. on second cover page in American Floristof Feb. 26th. ^ JOHN SCOTT, Keap Street Greenhouiet, BROOKLYN, N. Y. BRANCH: E. 43tli St.' and Rutland Road, Matbush. Tblefhone, 1207 Williamsbuks. 1905. The American Florist. 123 FLORISTS^ PLANTS The Geo. WMtbold Co. 1657-1659 Buckingham Place, PALMS, FERNS, MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS Our Favorable Shipping location will save you MONEY In Freight and Express Rates and Time In Transit. Address all Correspondence to 1657 BUCKINGHAIVI PLACE, CHICAGO. WE ARE THE LARGEST GROWERS OF Latanias, Kentias, Asparagus, and all Tropical Plants IN THE WEST. Prepare Your Fall Orders.... We Will Fill Them Promptly. Boston Ferns FINE STOCK FROM BENCH Ready for 5-inch pots, $3.00 per doz ; $25.00 per )00. BOSTONS* from 6-mch pots, $6.00 per do2.; 7-incb, $9.00 per doz.; S-inch, $15.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS BOSTONIENSIS, 2-mch, $4 00 per tOO; $30.00 per JOOO. Variety. Kentia Belmoreana 3H " " 4 " " 5 6 7 .10 Size Height Leaves Eaoh Kentia Forsteriana i 5 " 6 " " 10 Latania Borbonica 3 3H " 4 Phoenix Canariensis 8 Phoenix Reclinata 6 Araucaria Excelsa 4 " 5 " 6 " Compacta 6 Cocos Weddelliana 3 Pandanus Utilis 3 •' 4 " " 5 12-14 15-17 20-22 24-26 32-34 46-60 18-20 24-26 25-80 48-66 ii-'is 12-14 30-34 38-40 14-18 5-6 5-6 5-6 6 7 6-7 7-8 3-5 4-6 5 6-7 $ .60 1.25 2.50 7.50 .30 .60 1.25 7.00 Dozen $ 2.00 3.60 7.20 15.00 30.00 '3 60 7.20 15.00 100 SI5.00 30.00 Variety. Size Height Leaves Each Pandanus Veitchii 6 $1.50 " 7 2.00 " 8 300 Poa Trivialis Var 3 Fine for Ferneries .... Dozen $18.00 2400 36.00 4-5 4-5 7-8 10-12 6-7 2-3 tiers. 3-5 tiers. 3-5 tiers. 3 tiers. .25 1.50 2.50 .50 .50 .75 1.25 2.00 1.00 7.00 1.50 12.00 3.00 18.00 Cibotium Schiedei 6 7 Dracaena Indivisa 5 Fragrans 4 " 5 " Massangeana 5 Asparagus Plumosus 2 4 1.50 2.00 .25 1.00 18.00 24.00 3.00 3.00 5.00 12.00 100 $' o66 26!66 6.00 6.0O 9.00 15.00 2.50 2.00 3.00 5.00 " Sprengeri 4 " *^ 5 ... .... Fitlonia Verschaffeltii 2 Fine for Ferneries Maranta Matsangeana 2 " " " .... Boston Ferns 2 Runner JAPANESE FERN BALLS, in leaf Ficus Elastica 4 ■• 5 " " 6 1.00 1.50 125 2 00 4.00 3.(0 4.20 6.00 3.00 8.00 12.00 10.00 15.00 5.00 5.00 4.00 NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSII strong sloolc plants, $25 00 per lOO. 9.00 " ;.".; 7 1.00 13.00 Cycas Revoluta, fine stock from25o to $3.00 each WE HAVE AN IMMENSE STOCK AND CAN GIVE EXCEPTIONAL VALUES. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., i657 BKkingha«i Pta, CHICAGO 124 The American Florist. Aug. 12. I Beadqnarters for ^U^ FLOWERS I % I I We are receiving an extra fine lot of MAMAN COCHET ROSES, in 3 g both pink and white. These roses ship far better and have much 3 E finer buds than either Brides or Bridesmaids. Prices ranging from 3 ^ $2.00 to $6.oo per loo. 2 ^ ACTrDC °^ ^^^ Descriptions: Ordinary, 6oc to $i.oo per loo; Fancy, 3 E Ao I LKo $1.50 to $3.00 per 100. 3 ^ BRIDES and MAIDS, $2.00 to $5.00 per 100. | E METEORS and LIBERTY, $2.00 to $6.00 per 100. | I AMERICAN BEAUTY, 75c to $3.00 per doz. | ^ All Other CUT FLOWERS In Season. | I HEADQUARTERS for FANCY FERNS, $1.25 per 1000. | I VAUGHAN & SPERRY, 60WabashA™„ CHICAGO I Ei iiiiuuiiuuuitiiiiitiiuiiitiiuitu iiiiuiiiiiiiiii iiitituuHaiiiiitHituiiuuiiimiiiiauuimum ti miiuu uAiiiuiiiiitumiitiuniiiiimta I The Grand New Rose | ILA DETROITl I Perfectly Hardy and a Fine Outdoor Rose. | ^ Orders booked for Fall Delivery. Strong field-grown plants, $8.00 per f 00; $75.00 per (000. f I ^^^^— I PINK, WHITE and YELLOW SNAPDRAGONS, ' \ Field-grown^ $8.00 per hundred. I JOHN BREITM[YER'S SONS, Detroit, Mich. oi^o\^^:iv Carnations Please Note Sizes. Per loo Per looo • 'FiaiUCee," Limited quantity, size of plants medium . ..$15,00 $125.00 CSbrdiua*!, Stock limited, size medium 12.00 100.00 Crusader, Fine scarlet, large plants 6.op 50.CX) Flora Hill, Good plants 5.00 40.00 Moonligllt, Good plants, fine white 6.00 50.00 "White IiawSOn, Medium size 7.00 60.00 Chicago Carnation Co. Joliet, III. igo5. The American Florist. 125 PALMS, FERNS, Etc. We Offer Good Values, Saving in Express and Freigfht to Buyers West of Ohio. ARAUCARIAS. EXCELS*. Size pots. Height. Whorls. Each. 5-iDCh StolOinoh, 3 $.60.. 5-inch I2tol4inch 3 to 4 75 . 6-inch 15 to 17 inch 4 1.25 . 6-inch 20to24inch 4 to 5 1.50 , 8-inch 30 to 33 inch 6 to 7 4.00., EXCELSA GLAUC4. 5-inch StolOinch 3 75. 5-lnch 10tol2inoh 3 1.00. 6-inoh 14tol6inch 4 160. 6-inoh ..20to22inch 4 to 5 2.00 7-inoh 28 to 30 inch 5 to 6 3.50. ROBUSTA COMPACTA. 5-inch i.. 8 to 10 inch 2 to 3 1.00. 6-inoh 13tol4inch 3 1.50. 6 inch 16 to 18 inch 3 to 4 2.00. 7-inch 22to24inoh 5 to 6 3.00 Doz. $ 7.00 9.00 14.0o 17.0o 40.0 8.00 lO.Oo 16.00 23.00 36.0 lO.OO 15.00 22.00 34 00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. We Are Headquarters. 2-inoh pots per doz., 40o; per 100, % 3.00 2W-inch pots per doz., 75c; per 100, 5 00 Asparagus Plumosus Seedlings per 100, $1.50; per 1000, 14.00 CELESTIAL PEPPER. One of the Very Best of Christmas Plants. Strong plants, 3-inoh pots per doz.,75o; per 100, $5.00 Strong plants, 4-inch pots per doz., $1 00; per 100, 8.00 BOSTON FERNS. NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA BOSTONIENSIS. We have the finest stock in the West. All oar plants are pot grown, bushy stock, well furnished with fronds from the pot up. and cannot be compared with the cheap, long-drawn -up, lifted stock from the bench. A sample shipment will convince you oC our superior stock. Stock ready last of August. Each 2^-inch pot plants ,.,' % 3 " " " 4 '• " " 6 " " " pans 10 12 60 75... 1.00 .. 1.50... .$3 00 to 2.60 , . 3.00 to 3.50 ,. 4 00 to 5.00 ■ doz. Per 100 j .60. ...$5.00 1.50. ... 10.00 8.50. ... 20.00 5.00 40.00 8.00 ... 60.00 10.00 ... 73.00 15.00 BABY RAMBLER ROSE. THE EVERBLOOMING DWARF CRIMSON R4IVIBLER. ( The greatest bedding and pot rose io existence. It blooms every day of the year in the house. Out of doors from May until November. It is perfectly hardy and remarkably vigorous and free from insects and fungus. Reodv for immediate delivery. 2^-inch pot plants, own roots, which will make fine ■i-inch pot plants for Christmas forcing, per 100, $15.00; per 1000, $100.00; 250 at the tOO) rate. 4-inch pot plants, grafted, in bud and bloom, per doz ,^5.00, per 100, $35.00. HOLLAND GROWN DORMANT STOCK. For delivery January 1st, 1905, Per doz. Per 100 2-year-old, selected XXS, budded stock $3.75 $35.00 3-year-old, first quality, grafted stock 3.25 22.00 Send for Our List of Field-Grown Carnations. THE NEW FERN, NEPHROLEPIS ELEGANTISSIMA. Size pots. Each 3^4-inch $1.00 3-inch 1 25. 4-inch 1.50 5-inch 2.00 6-iaoh 3 00. Per doz. Per 50 . S 9.00 S30.00 . .. 12.00 37 50.. .. 1500 ,.. 18.00 .. 2400 Per 100 ...$50.00 ... 65.00 ARECA LUTESCENS. Size pots. No. plants in pot. Height. Each. 4-inch 3 15 to 18 inch.... $0.50.. 5-inch 3 18to30inoh 75.. 6. inch Strong and bnshy 28 to 30 inch.... 1.50.. 7-inch Strong and bushy 36 to 38 inch.... 2.00.. 10-inch Strong and bushy 6to7feet 7.00.. Per doz. $ 5.00 9.00 15.00 20.00 KENTLA BELMOREANA. Size potB. Leaves, 3-inch 4 to 5. 4-inoh 5 to 6. 5-inch 5 to 6. 5-iuch 6. 6-iaoh 6. 6-inch 6. 6-inch 6to7.. 7-inch 6 to 7 . . 7-inch 6 to 7 . . 7-inoh 6 to7.. ' 8-inch 6 to7.. 8-inch 6to7.. Height. ,.13 to 15 inch., ,.15 to 18 inch. ..18 to 20 inch. . 20 to 23 inch. 24 inch . 28 inch. 30 inch. ..32 to 34 inch. ,.34 to 36 inch. 40 inch. 45 inch , .48 to 50 inch.. Each. .$0.20.. . .40.. . .60.. . .75. . . 1.00.. . 1.35.. . 1.50.. . 3 00.. . 2.50.. . 3 00.. .4 00.. , 5.00.. Per doz. Per 100 ,..$ 3.00 $15.00 ... 4.51 35.00 ... 7.00 50.00 ... 8.00 ... 11.00 ... 14.00 ... 17.00 ... 3200 ... 28.00 .. 35.00 .. 45.00 .. 55.00 KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Size pots. Leaves. 6-inch 5 to 6.. 6-inch 5 to 6 . 6-inch 5 to 6 . 6-inch 5to6.. 7-inch 5 to6.. 8-inoh 5 to 6 . 9-iach 6 to7.. 9-inch 6 to7 . Height. 8 to 10 Inch . . . 5....18 to20inch .. inch . . .30 to 33 inch .34 to 36 inch 40 inch 44 inch .45 to 50 inch .52 to 55 inch 60 inch 5.00 Each. Per doz. Per 100 $ 3.00 $15.00 .$0.40 4.75 35.00 1.00 1000 1.25 14.00 l.SO 1700 3.00 2200 2.60. 28.00 3.00 35.00 4.00 45.00 .. 55.00 MADE-UP KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Size pots. 7-inch . . . . 8-inch. ... 9-inch. ... No. plants in pot. 3 3 3 Height. Each 36 inch $2.50 . 60 to 55 inch 3.50 ,.50 to 60 inch 4.00 LATANIA BORBONICA. Size pots. Leaves. Height. Each, Per doz. 10-inch 8to9 3Jto3tinoh $3,00 34 00 .. Per 100 PHOENIX CANARIENSIS. Size pots. Leaves. Height, Each. Per doz. 7-inch 6 to 7 30 to 36 inch $3.00 $20.00. 8-inch 7to8 36 to 40 inch 3.00 3J.00. Per 100 PHOENIX RECLINATA. Size pots. Height. e-incti 24-inch.. 7-inch 30-inch .. 7-inch 33-inch.. Eioh, .,$0.50 .. .75 .. 1.00 Doz. ,.$5.00 ,. 8.00 .10.00 FICUS ELASTICA-RUBBER TREE. Size pots. 5-inch ... 6-inch ... Height. , .15-inch , .. 18-inch . Each. Doz.' . $0 40 $4.20 .. .EO, 5.00 If you are a buyer of Palms, Ferns, etc., a personal visit of inspection to our Greenhouses at Western Springs (one-half hour's ride from Chicago) will pay you. Long Distance Telephone No. 221 Western Springs, 111. 14 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. VAUQ HAN'S SEED STORE, Qreenhouses, Western Springs, III. 84 & 86 Randolph SI. CHICAGO. 126 The American Florist. Aug. 12^ 'ASPAI(AGUS StI?INGS W^HELLiIOTT BRIGHTON.MASS. GOOD HEAVY STOCK w-S Roses, Chrysanthemums, Carnations and Ferns. CRAFTED ROSES. From 3-ln. pola. Bride, Bridesmaid, Ivory, La Detroit and Tes- tout, $15.00 per 100; $120 00 per 1000. Meteor, 4-in. pots, extra fine stock, $20.00 per 100. ROSES— On Own Roots. From 3-ln. poU. Bride, Bridesmaid, Ivory, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. 200 American Beauty, 3-in. pots, $10.00 per 100. All flrst-class stock. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, From 2.%'\a. pot*. Glory of Pacific, Engaehard, Kalb, J. K. Shaw, Georglana Pitcher, Bonnaffon, Maud Dean, H. W. Bieman. Marie Liger, Willowbrook, Ethelyn, Col. D. Appleton, Niveus, Balfour, Monrovia, Adelia, Duokham, Kate Broomhead, Lavender Queen, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. FIELD CARNATIONS Queen Louise, Fair Maid, Mrs. M. A. Patten, Queen, Ethel Ward, Dorothy, Nelson Fisher, Boston Market, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per lOOO. SMALL ASSORTED FERNS. (Suitable tor Fern Dishes.) In 2}i-in. pots $ 3.60 per 100 Out of 2M-iB. pots 3.00 per 100 In 2M-ln. pots 30.00 per 1000 Outof2Ji-in. pots 25.00 per lOOO InS-ln.pots O.OOper 100 COCOS WEDDELIANA. 3-in. pots $15.00 per 109 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSU5 NANUS. 2-in. pots $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 2V4-iu. pots 4.60perl00; 40.00 per lOCO 3-ln. pots T.OOperlOO; 65.00 per 1000 4-in. pots $10.00 to $12.00 per 100 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. 2-in. pots $3.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 2^-in. pots 4.50 per 100; 4D.00 per 1000 3-in. pots 7.00 per ICO ; 65.00 per 1000 ADIANTUm CUNEATUM. 4-in. pots, extra selected 15c each S-in. pots 25c each A. N. PIERSON, Cromwell, Conn. ROSES SVz-INCH POTS Per too Per 1000 American Beauty $6.00 JSO.OO La Detroit 6.00 50.00 Rosalind Orr Englisli... 25.00 200.00 Max von Herresdorfer... 500 40.00 Ideal 5.00 40.00 3-INCH POTS: Bridesmaid 4.00 35.00 2^2-1 NCH POTS: Wm. Askew 5.00 40.00 Sunrise 4.00 35.00 Uncle Jolin 3 00 25.00 Bridesmaid 2.50 20.00 AMERICAN BEAUTY BENCH PLANTS, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000. SPRENGERI, 3y2-in 5.00 $45.00 PLUMOSUS, 3y2-in 7.00 60.00 ALL plants sold under the express condition that if not satisfac- tory they are to be returned immediately when money will be relunded. PETER REINBERG, • 51 Wabash Die., CHICAGO. HEALTHY SPECiaLTIES ROSES, from S-inch pots, CARNATIONS, for fall delivery, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, SMILAX, VIOLCTS. In Best Varieties Prices Low. Send tor List. WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N, Y. 40 Fisher 5c 175 Queen Louise 5c 200 Prosperity 5c 475 Gov. Wolcott 5c CASH WITH ORDER TO UNKNOWN PARTIES. First Come, First Served. A. LAUB & SON, Hughsonville, N. Y. Hydrangea Otaksa. Field-grown, fine plants, $10.00,812.00, and $15.00 per 100. A few extra fine pot-erown plants in 5 to 9-inch pots, 30c to 60o each. Order now for fall delivery. Cash with order or satisfactory references. BAUR FLORAL CO., Erie, Pa. Please mention the American Florist when writing. igo3. The American Florist. 127 PETER REINBER6 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. ON YOUR WAY TO AND FROM THE S. A. F. CONVENTION, VISIT THE LARGEST GREENHOUSES IN THE WORLD. (1.200.000 SQUARE FEET OF GLASS.) YOUR STANDING ORDER SOLICITED. THE BEST OF EVERYTHING IN ROSES. THE BEST OF EVERYTHING IN CARNATIONS. THIS VIEW SHOWS ONLY A PART OF OUR RANGE OF 1,200,000 FEET OF GLASS. 128 The American Florist. Aug. 12, Fancy Ferns Per 1000, 90c. DISCOUNT ON LARGE ORDERS AND REGULAR SHIPMENTS..5t.5t Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, WM. DILGER, Mgr. WflOLESALE FLORISTS, 38 and 40 Miami Avenue, DETROIT, MICH. Please mention the A merzcnn Florist when writing. LAST OPPORTUNITY. CHRYSANTHEMIS NOT TOO LATE TO PLANT OUR STOCK. Young, thrifty plants, if given liberal culture, will give those medium sized blooms so much in demand. We have in quantity POLLY ROSE, PACIFIC, IVORY, PINK IVORY, OPAH, MRS. S. T. MURDOCH, MAUD DEAN, ETC. .J3.5U per 100; J^S.OO.per 1000. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. Please mention the American Florist when writing. GIANT CVCI-AMEN SEED. Mixed, new stock just arrived from Europe, very finest quality, 55o. per 100; »4.50 per 1000. PRIMULA, quality guaranteed. OBCONICA CRANDIFLORA, finest (ringed Alba and Rosea, 2-inch, 8o.; Porbesi, 2o. Cash. Some Clippingi from Letters: My Maryland pure whue liC^C«C«¥/>9l RED ^^ ^™TE EJC33iCCl VARIEGATED. Two Great Carnations for 1906, $2.50 per dozen, $12.00 per ICO, $100.00 per 1000. 1 Are you shrewd in business? Yes? tlien write us immediately concerning these two grand carnations or see us at the Washington Convention. In bloom. OHIO— The pansies I got or you some time ago are in bloom and are fine. 2nd order. PA.— Pansies are O. K. FLA.— My customers are very much pleased, they turned out the finest blooms in the city. Our strain for this season is still better. Quality talks when it comes to the retail trade and the people Bee the blooms. Write tts also on Holly- hooks. BYER FLORAL CO., ShipDensburg, Pa. The E. e. HILL CO. The fl. WEBER & SONS CO. 1 Riciiniond, ind Oaidand, Md. GERANIIIVIS |iif° ;- Three acres planted for stock; rooted cuttings in any quantity after September 1. I will guarantee them to reaoh you In good growing condition, and would like to book your ^ ORCHIDS. "* ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Wanted.... To communicate with growers of roses and carnations, with view to making winter contract. Address Box 398, care American Florist. ^Te will have on exhibition in the Convention Hall a full line of samples of the most useful Orchids, established and unestablished. If you are a buyer it will pay you to see them and get our prices. IvO^S:^^ ^ Hx:ll^l?Oll, SUMMIT. N. J. igo5. The American Florist. 129 ^n^! im^^ee! i^^mmmee^ee^^^m^HM! PARTIAL VIEW OF ROSE AND CARNATION HOUSES OF WIETOR BROS., CHICAGO. Wictor Bros., 51-53 Wabash Ave., ^ CHICAGO Wholesale Growers of Cut Flowers. Our Snecialties i^"*^"^^" ^^^"^^^^ *^^^^' UUI U|JPuigmPO \ carnations and Chrysanthemunis CARNZITION P LSN TS ^'^^^-^^o^"^* strong, clean. PER 100 PER 1000 LAWSON.. $5.00 $45.00 G. ANGEL 4.00 35.00 M. GLORY 4.00 3500 MRS. HIGINBOTHAM... 4.00 35.00 healthy plants. ^ ^ ^ ^ PER 100 PER 1000 HARLO WARDEN $5.00 $45.00 WHITE CLOUD 5.00 40.00 FLORA HILL 5.00 40.00 soo.ooo sQUA.ie]© ii^:b:bt oi^ or^ivtss. iiaai^MSiisiiiiHa^i^eiiaaasii^i^^ 130 The American Florist. Aug. 12, Lowell, Mass. We are now in the midst of summer business, and during the past ten days it has been very quiet. With business at a standstill the supply of stock is fast accumulating, and what little is wanted by the retailer can be had for a song. Asters, of course, are about the only thing that can be obtained, and they are to be had in great quantities, at prices that hardly pay for the pick- ing and packing. They sold August S for $2 per i,ooo. Carnations are at a premium. NOTES. George Fisher will sever his connec- tion with Patten, the Florist, in about ten days, to take a better offer with a Boston firm. Harold Patten returned home last Saturday, after having spent a delight- ful ten days' trip fishing off the George's banks. William Cormier, formerly with Pat- ten, the Florist, severed his connec- tion with that establishment August 5. The firm of Collins & Gallagher has dissolved partnership, Mr. Collins hav- ing taken up Mr. Gallagher's interest. A. C. Tingley, of Tewksbury, cut 20,000 asters August s, for one of the department stores. Lew Small returned home last Sat- urday from a two weeks' trip to Plum Island. William Collins met with a painful injury the other day in a runaway acci- dent. J. J. McManmon has returned home from a two weeks' trip in New York. John Gale, of Tewksbury, now has his new house planted to violets. A. M. Albany, N. Y.— Ulysses P. Hedrick, of the Michigan Agricultural College, has been appointed horticulturist at the Nevv York state agricultural experiment station, Geneva, at a yearly salary of $2,000. JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. GROWER OF Keutia Belmoreaua '""Keutia Forsteriaua JOH N BURTON, Assignee (or ^ ROBERT CRAIG & SON, ROSES, PaLMSt ■nd Novillln In Dtoorathra Plantt. Market and 49lh Stt., Philadelphia, Pa, 1 Orchids 1 i^ Arrived In superb condition Catllsya Sohroaderaa, C. Trianae. C. Clgaa, C. Warnarl, C. Dowlana. Write tor prioes. Lager & Hurrell, summit, n. j. Orcbld Orowerg and Importers. ORCHIDS Largest Importers. Exporters. Growers and Hybridists in tile World. SANDER, SL Albans, England. Agent, A. DIMMOCK, 31 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY ^jvwyvwyvwtfywuwvuwwwMwwwwuwywwywvwwvy^wy^v^iwtMiwv CONSULT ALBERT M. HERR At the CONVENTION IF IN NEED OF Geraniums, Pansies, Smilax or Asparagus. EBBITT HOUSE CONVENTION HALL or write ALBERT N. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. DnVCC in The lollowing at 15 00 per 1000. nUOLOi Z'llli No less than 500 at this price. Cornelia Coolv, VI me. Margottin, Soowflalse, White Rambler, viary Washington, Haltimore Belle, Yellow Rambler, Pint Rambler, Per 100 Ealserin Augnsta Victoria $2.00 Pirk La France... 2.00 Catherine Mermet, Clothilde Soupert, White Niel, Mile. F. Kruger, Marie Van Houtte, Marie Guillott, Pink Maman Cocbet, White Maman Coohet. Per 100 Crimson Rambler .$3.00 Bride 2.00 Bridesmaid 2.00 TERMS: Cash with order, money order or bank draft. Will exchange for Boston or Pierson Ferns. State what you have to offer. THE REESER FLORAL CO., Urbana, Ohio. NEPHROLEPiS PIERSONI ELE6ANTISSIMA Grand stock— In all sizes. Very popular in New York and all the large oities. UnprtcadsntBd Sale of Largt Spaelmena. A splendid investment to plant NOW for the fall tradn. Prices from 75c each; 89.1 per dozen: $50.00 per 100, up to 82.00. $3 00, 85.00, 87.50 each. Satisfaction guaranteed. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown, N.Y. BOSTON FERNS. Primroses FROM BENCH. FINE STOCK. Fit for 5-ln., $12.50 per 100. 2- in., Chinese Oboonica Q. fim- briata Alba. Rosea, Lilao, Oar- mine, Hybrid, Baby, $2.00 per 100. Aaparagua P. N., 2-in , $2.00 per 100. Flowarlna Begonias., 6 kinds, iV%-ia., iVia. ivory Rosas, 2-in., $2.00 per 100. CASH. Direct all orders plainly to BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. BOSTON FERNS PALMS, DRACAENAS, GERANIUMS, CO> LEUS, and general bedding stock in large quan- tities. Write for prices. Cash or satisfactory references. Li Hi rOSiGr LSt3T6, DORc">?EsfER, mass. HINODE FLORIST CO. ...JAPANESE NOVELTIES... TINY PLANTS, in 2 and 3-in. decorated Japan- ese pots, $15.00, $20.00 and $25.00 per 100. RHAPiS, 5 to 15 shoots, 50 cents each. CASH WITH OBBBB. UR6EST GROWERS OF EASTEV UllES. WOODSiDE, N. Y. and WHITESTONE. L. I., N V. PERNS. We Quote Fine No. I Stock. We want to call your attention to our prices on Ferns. Finest stock. We would like a trial oidei and will guarantee to please you. BOSTON. Per 100 2)4-inch J 5.00 3-inoh 10.00 4-inoh 15 00 5 inch $25.00 to $3500 6-lnch 4O00to 5000 7-lnch eoCOto 75.C0 8- inch SI 00 to $t.EO each 10-inch 2.C0 to $3,00 each PIERSON L Per 100 2M-inoh $ 7.60 3-Inch 12 50 4-inoh 25.00 5-inch 50.f0 6-lnoh 75.00 Specimen plants $2.50 to 5.00 SeOTTII. Per 100 2-inch $1000 2M-inoh 12 50 3 inch 25.00 4-inch 50.00 We have the new NaphiolapIs Barrowill Farn to offer at $25.00 [er 100 for 2-in.; 3-ln., $50.00. Fine ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS Per 100 2-inch $ 3.50 to $ 6.00 3-iDch eooto 8.00 4-inch 1250to 15.00 5 inch 25.00to 35.00 6-inch 40.00to 6U.00 SprcngerL pe, loo 2-inch $ 2.50 to $ 3.60 3-inch 4.00to 6.00 4-inch lO.OOto 12.50 5-inch 26.C0to 36.00 6-incb 3500 to 50.00 ^^g\^^^^St^ We grow over ICO.OCO Koses l^l l^r*^ annually for the trade. Try Ja^^^fc mB 1*- ■ them. If you want stock at any time, send $1.00 for sample lot, then you see exactly what you buy. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. r.inorTiriTic ^'n" plants, %% in. pots, at kfineroria^ $3.50; 3-in., at $5.00 per 100. Chinese Primroses \^:^\^'^i ,^. Cyclamen ^^-"""'- »'p™i,oo:'°''''' *"•"" GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, 111. ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS From flats, ready for2!4-in. pots, $12,00 per 1000 SPRENCERI, " " 10.00 per 1000 Prepaid cash with order. Large field-grown P, Nanus, fine for benching and will eive great satisfaction, $40.00 per 1000; 5,000 tor $3600 per 1000, not prepaid. Yalalia Conservatories, L.k^c*.!!%. igos. The American Florist. 131 When in doubt as to where to send for your CUT-FLOWER needs^ remember a daily shipment from 40 to 60 growers^ (many of them Specialists in their line) makes us STRICTLY HEADQUAR- TERS for Roses, Carnations, Orchids, "Mums," "Greens," Etc. ALL GRADES Inside Chicago Market Quotations at All Times, Write, Telephone or Telegraph. At the last moment if necessary, we are prepared to take care of your ^^Hurry Up^^ Orders* The Most Complete Line of Florists' Supplies in the West CATALOGUE FREE E.F.WINTERSONCO. 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, Chicago 132 The American Florist. Auo-. 12, Kansas City. A. Newell is considering plans for a larger store in place of his branch recently vacated. During a recent heavy rain the large stone dam on the W. L. Rock place was washed out. Active preparations are in order for the coming flower show. J. H. Vesey has been succeeded by Biggam & Kalma. Recent visitors: J. W. King, Butte, Mont.; Herbert Slocombe, Omaha, Neb. ; D. H. Haskett, Marshall, Mo. ; W. E. Conduit, Trenton, Mo. Acme. PEONIES 75 Varieties Catalogued Price list now ready free Address C. & M. WILD, Sarcoxle, Mo. Lady Gampbeil Violet Plants, Queen Louise Carnation Plants. Fine large, healthy field-grown plants. Will sell cheap for cash . as [ do not need them. Satisfaction guaranteed. ARTHUR COOMBS. West Hartford, Conn. Please mention the American Florist when writing.. Fine Stock in 3-inch, Marie Louise; Imperial and Prince of Wales, 14.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Surplus 'Mum. Stock in 2, 2^ and 3-lnoh, at 82.00 per 100, any of it. 600 White Ivory, 100 Pink Ivory, 160 Timothy Eaton, 75 Paolflo, 65 White Bonnaffon. Crabb& Hunter, Grand Rapids, Mich. Fiease mention the American t'loriit uiitenijuriiing VIOLETS 2000 Lady Campbell, 2%-iiich pots, good healthy stock,$3.00 per 100, $25.00 per 1000. WM. SWAYNE. BOX 226. ■ - ■ KENNETT SQUARE , PA. FIELD=GROWN CARNATIONS J,700 Floriana, 225 Flamingo, 250 Harlowarden, 200 Prosperity, JOO Daheim, at $60.00 per J 000. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J. Please meniion ike A moican Ptorist when writing. Carnations. Field-Grown. Strong and Healthy. Per 100 Per lOOO QUEEN $5.00 I4S.00 FAIR fl/IAID S.OO 4S.00 PROSPERITY S.OO 45.00 250 at 1000 rats. AUGUST GAEDEKE & CO.. Please vieiiliou tlie A uiertcan Florht when writing. FOR SALE. 1000 Per 100 600 Nelson $6.00 lOOO Queen Louise 5.C0 2000 Murphy's White 4.00 600 Flora Hill 5.00 4B0 Prosperity 5 00 800 Ethel Crocker 3.00 2000 Francis Joost READY AUGUST 15. 1025 South Cameron St., HARRISBURG, PA $45.00 40.00 40.00 "KORAl" SCRIPT LETTERS 3 1-2 CENTS EACH. This Company has in stock at all times, or can make to order at short notice, all the Sor words in English or German Text, Society Emblems; also various Novelties, such as Christmas an Easter Bells in Bed and White, Wreaths, Ice Cups and Bon Bon Baskets, Christmas Cards, &c. RAINBOW SILK Christmas 6 INCHES $6 Per Doz. BELLS 9 INCHES $12 Per Doz. THE KORAL MFG. CO., (incorporated) Manufactiirers ot B}jaK»t>leMnn.s, ;Betdg;eiS* ^to. 26 Hawley Street:, BOSXON, IVIASS. Send for Samples, Circular and Discount to the Trade. The Beautiful Pink Carnation C AN D AC E 82.00 per doz.; 812.00 per 100; 1100.00 per 1000. Dissemination 1906. Early com- mercial. INDMNAPOLIS FLOWER S PLANT CO., I Indlinipolls. JOHN HARTJE ( Ind. Please mention the American Florist when writing.. Red Sport. The great^GKristmas "Hollyberry" r9d Car- nation.' 'liost profitable red ever introduced, and an easy doer; everyboby can success- fully grow it. A. B, DAVIS & SON, Carration Specialists. PURCELLVILLE, VA, Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ^'r^o'Sn carnations Indianapolis, Floriana. Moonlldbt. Peru and Queen Louise, $3,00 per 100. ; FIELD-GROWN VIOLETS, Princess of Wales, $2.50 per hundred. FIELD-GROWN SMILAX, S2.00 per hundred. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Please inentiun the American Florist when writing WANTED. 5,0 OO Good Field Grown CARNATION PLANTS, commercial varieties. The MIAMI FLORAL CO., Dayton, 0. Please mention the American Florist when writing igos. The American Florist. 133 ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^ fJ FIRST BLOOIVIS OF Peacock's Dahlias Now Being Deceived by SAMUEL S. PENNOCK The Wholesale Florist of Philadelphia. } See Our Display of RIBBONS, SUPPLIES, etc., at the Convention. i 'i ?# '^ THE NEW BEGONIA "TEMPIINII." BEGONIA "Templinii" A Variety of MARVELOUS BEAUTY. THIS magnificent Begonia is a novelty of sterling worth and is destined to become the most popular Begonia ever introduced. As a bedder or decorative plant for house culture it is without a peer. LOOK for our Exhibit at the S. A. F. CONVENTION. We will be ready to take orders and will deliver plants September 15, 1905. ' The Templin Co. GJ^T^X^A., OHIO. 134 The American Florist. Aug. 12, mmmmmm^mmmmmmmm^mmmmmmm^m^^^ m^mmmmsm^M TO-BAK-INE LIQUID A method that will absolutely destroy the Thrip, Green Fly and Red Spider, and if used regularly will prevent their recurrence. Directions — 4 teaspoonfuls to a gallon of water is sufiEcient for a house 25 X 100. Three applications the first week and two each succeeding week will absolutely keep your stock clean. This should be applied with a force pump using a misting nozzle. Chicago, June 28, 19OS. E. H. HUNT, 76 Wabash Avenue, Cbicago, III. Dear Sir: — As per your request we give our experience with To-Bak-Ine Liquid as a spray for ThriD. We used two tablespoonfuls of the liquid to a gallon of water, and foundfourteen gal- lons sufficient for a house of Brides 25 x 300 ft. We applied this about two or three days apart, and found it cleaned the Thrip completely out of the house. Since then we have used it in other houses as a spray, and find this method very much better than fumigating, and think we will depend entirely on spraying with To-Bak-lne Liquid in the future, as it does the work so much better than smoking. fours very respectfully, BASSETT & WASHBURN. Can you afford to be without this valuable Insecticide? Send for "WORDS OF WISDOM" with full particulars and cost of spraying with TO-BAK-INE LIQUID. Ell Li I IKinr" 76-78 Wabash Avenue, . H. HUNT, ^ CHICAGO. HPi A GUSS FAMINE IS ON Factories entirely sold oiit. Many sizes are very scarce. However, our stock of GREENHOUSE GLASS is still in fair shape, and particularly strong in small sizes. Write us for SPECIAL PRICES on our surplus list of small double and single strength. Don't Place Your Order Before Writing Us. SELECTED BRANDS. IMMEDIATE DELIVERIES. SHARPp PARTRIDGE & CO. 22nd St. and Union Place, CHICAGO. Tgo5. The American Florist. 135 COAL BiTiMiNois COAL '^Kindaid" Hocking. Kanawha Splint. Lower Vein Brazil Block. Genuine Smokeless Pocahontas. Sullivan County Indiana Lump. COAL We are supplying some of the largest growers. Why not let us supply you? We are direct agents. Write for prices, for immediate shipment or season's supply. Globe Coal Co. Old Colony BIdg., CHICiSLGO* COAL ANTHRACITE COAL 136 The American Florist. Auo-. 12, °p^.r"NlCO-FUME" "- TOBACCO-PAPER «|p LIQUID: positively the Dllj contains over strongest on the market! ^^n, •.■.^^•«-iR.ir- PacKe.,„P.ct.o„.T„pT.„, PITT ^^ ° NICOTINE Preventing Loss by Evaporation. I . I I I Unsurpassed In Quality 24 sheets, 75c. 144 sheets, $3.50; ^^ ^^ A 288 sheets, $6.50 (only 2Kc each). SUITABLE BOTH FOR furnishes the easiest method IIVl r- i i nil i ^ a -r i ivi /^ of fumigation ever devised. Hi FUMIGATING AND -NicSliLMy^ PDirir spraying TfSw^o^lflwO'Miinl M^KXJM^ Compare Quality and Price with HANGEACHaHtrri ^^Mifi^^ J nther Prpnai-atlnn« I Ifroh THE HOLE Ifc^.J'mHi?'^,,.^ __ oincF iTeparaiioos I I PUNCHED IN ONE n 'M^ J« Wj^ H/I O V Ieno.thcn ElcHT|l||||n^^ll|n'// ...VI. •#• PAT TOM 'Sin'^n ^?"HV^^»°u'^J \|^mf „,«^«„,„ HALF GALLON 5.50 N=,u^<.«„-u«.^^^ NICOTINE ^^^"T ^-50 Our facilities for the manufacture of Tobacco Products are unequaled. Our exhibit of same received the highest award at the St. Louis Fair. THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Louisville. Ky., U. S. A. THL HELL YOU SAYm' 15 OVER Tlddy^ Witte^Komura^ )N\LL REOUCL THE V^LUL of JfitPHriMLD RuS^MN IROfi ROLE - Yellow Fevek 5ca«^ y^iLL ^ooa be over>^ l/ISURAfWCEL Co^^PA;>(IES ARE HOMEST -, HOTHm<^ FURTHER in PAPERS WORTH RLADINC^^ /^FT RIISYrr ^^trc us ro^ pREE CfiiT^LO^u^ VJ|L. I D UvJ I . : 3KE,TCHE5 ESTI/*f(^7£S /*)///) tMFORMariON O/i CREENHOUiE MATERIAL. . 47/ V^£.ST T\^£.NTY SecO/fD ST' 1905- Th E American Florist. i3T Greenhouse Lumber. SHIP LAP DROP SIDING SHEATHING FLOORING WHITE CEDAR POSTS. We are in special position to furnish "Pecky Cypress". Everything in PINE and HEMLOCK BUILDING LUMBER. Adam Schillo Lumber Ca. Cor. Weed St and Hawthorne Ave., WRITE rOR PRICES. CHICAGO. 138 The American Florist. Aug. 12, GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. ^;'jffil' 1 ^iMiiHii J^BNltt i ^HHHHHIIIHI ^^^^^^^^^^Hk^,-'.-'" yj^ ^^^^^1 wt 'mm ^ IM y 1 OUR houses are the acme of greenhouse building. We are manufacturers of the largest and best paying ranges in the country. The perfect ventilation of our Patent Short-Roof Houses malces them the COOLEST HOUSES in summer (a differ- ence of 10 to 15 degrees having been registered repeatedly in comparison with wide houses at the same place), while the absence of high peaks and deep furrows makes heating easy in winter. ! HEADQUARTERS FOR Greenhouse Material, Hot Bed Sash of Louisiana Cypress and Washington Red Cedar. Tenn. Red Cedar Posts, Greenhouse hardware and Fittings. t SeUing Agents for the WITTBOLD PATENT WATERING SYSTEM. Ask for CATALOGUE, SKETCHES and ESTIMATES. 615 to 621 Sheffield Ave., CHICAGO. A. DIETSCH CO., I THE KING CONSTRUCTION CO. N. TONA WANDA, N. Y., AND TORONTO, ONT. Gutters and Gutter Eaves Dirt Proof, Obstruct IVess I/ight than any other, I,ower Bnds of Bars Perfectly Drained, No Screws in End Grain of Wood, No Special Cuts on Sash Bars, Width of Glass can be anything desired as Sash Bar Brackets clamp anywhere on Gutter, Suited to any kind of house, Easy to erect and not expensive. 20,000 FEET SOLD THIS SEASON Trussed Roof l^ighter, Stiffer, Cheaper than Posts and gives Clear Working Space. Ventilating Machinery Our I/ift«rs with Brass Spring Connectors give each Window Individual Attention. INCREASED IVIANUFACTURING FACILITIES We have just doubled our capacity for turning out Gutters and can now handle orders very promptly. ' WRITE FOR PRICES AND PARTICUI/ARS. /pos. The American Florist. 139 P"""""*""""»'*if*f»'»*f"**»***'***m*mmmmtmtammm*mm*a*mmtmm*tmmwmm*mmtmMmamm»ttmim*mmmmmmmmimmmmmm*mm»mttmmm*tmmmmmmt*tMiiim NURSERY AND SEED CATALOGUES 87=89=91 plyhouth place CHICAGO Book, Job $ News Printers.... THE BEST EDITION and PAMPHLET BINDERY ^^^^ TO BE FOUND IN THE UNITED STATES. ■MLaivi \um*tiiit»iMt*mmamwamtttmtiimiitmitimiiiitiiiitiitamittintanattnmmtmtmatmmmmtttut*i'iia**iiiiiMimmtiitittmmtattmmmltamtaatmwMttMii 140 The American Florist. Aug. 12. ESTABLISHED 1868. INCORPORATED 1894. John C. Moninger Co. ALL HEART CYPRESS GREENHOUSE GONSTRUGTION LUMBER Our Material is guaranteed to be strictly first-class, and absolutely free, of all sap or defects. We carry constantly a large and complete stock of OPEN AIR DRI£D LIJIVIBCR« which, with our unexcelled facilities for manufacturing, enables us to make prompt shipments. On HOT BED SXStI we are leaders. Our Sash are strong and well made, with white leaded tenons. StandardOsizes always carried in stock. Our long experience and large, extensive trade places us in a position to furnish strictly UP"TO" DATE MATERIAL. During the year 1904 we furnished material for 1,250,000 feet of glass, and it will pay you to get i our estimate if you contemplate building. , i NEW ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE AND QUESTION BLANK SENT FREE. JOHN C. MONINGER CO. OFnCE: 111-125 E BlacKhawk St, CHICAGO. FACTORY: 4 1 2-422 Hawthorne Ave. LUMBERYARD: 31-41 Smith Ave. THf AMERICAN FLORIST Price List of Bound Volumes. Annual volumes, I to XVI, commence in August. Vol. I.— 1885-86 $5.00 II.— 1886-87 5.00 III.-1887-88 3.00 IV— 1888-89 3.00 v.— 1889-90 ; 3.00 " VI.— 1890-91 3.00 " VII.— 1891-92 '. 3-00 " VIII.— 1892-93 3.50 IX.— 1893-94 3.50 X,— 1894^95 3.50 XI.— 1895-96 3.50 " XII.— 1896-97 3.50 " XIII.— 1897-98 3.50 " XIV.— 1898-99 3.50 XV.— 1899-1900 3.50 •' XVI.— 1900-1901 3.50 Full set of above 45.00 Twelve volumes, V to XVI inclusive 30.00 Any six of last ten volumes above.. 17.50 Later volumes, half-yearly, each 2.00 ThAse vnlumes are all subitantlallv bound In hdf leather, with gold lettering and marbled edges. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Daarborn Straali Chloaae. il64°66 Greene Avenue, lAfBimS ETC. \B/?OOKLYN, N.Y ROSSIG BROTHERS, MANUrACTURERS OF .^irtifiolal. Z^eA^ves. ALL STYLES IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS. PAPER AND MUSLIN. SMLAX. ^ YARDS and PIQUETS. Samptei Furnished to the Jobbing Trade Only. 'Xolba.ooo I3t:i.®t: FOR FUMIGATING. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., "' r.'v5^"^'^.,K. GROWERS WIN SUCCESS- -By se'li' g their Surplus Stock throttgh Advertisemeitts in the AMERICAN FLORIST. TRY THIS PLAN NO^T. igos. The American Florist. 141 so. ue ^HofJt 'or FLORISTS. SEEDMEN ^AJMO NURSERYMEN Globe wavinfftflectrotype^ 407-427Deai'boriiSt., Chicago. 142 The American Florist. Aug. 12. Syracuse, N. Y. The florists are busy preparing for the fall trade. While retail business is light the growers are taking advantage of the lull to put their places in order so as to be ready for the increase of trade when it comes. At the plant of L. E. Marquisee the carnations have nearly played out for this season, although he is still cutting some Enchantress and Albatross. His roses are making a good start, and are all planted. Mr. Marquisee has four times as many chrysanthemums as last year, including all the new and leading varieties of both potted and bench plants. Manager D. A. Robertson, of P. R. Quinlan & Company, has returned from Boston and vicinity, where he spent four weeks. While there his wife was badly injured by a bull dog and his stay was prolonged beyond what was originally intended. David Campbell, superintendent of parks of Syracuse, has been chosen to take charge of the floral department of the state fair. He is busily engaged in working out the details and expects to have the best exhibit in the history of the fair. Wheadon & Hencle have been busy on design work. A. J. B. New Orleans. MARKET DULL. The past week was a very quiet one in every branch of the business. Although the heat is very intense, occasional show- ers help the plants and flowers a great deal. Flowers of all kinds are in abund- ance, but there is no sale for them. The same can be said of plants. It is very discouraging for the present, but all are hopeful of a prosperous fall and winter season, beginning with the return of thousands of citizens that have left town for the different summer resorts. The majority of our local florists are working very hard for the coming flower show in November. One thing is certain, competition is going to be spirited and the show the grandest we ever had. PETER A. CHOPIN. p. A. Chopin, the newly-elected presi- dent, is a native of New Orleans, the son of the late Gustave Chopin, one of. the pioneer florists of this city. He suc- ceeded his father in the business, being at present one of the foremost of our younger florists. Besides that, Mr. Chopin served with distinction as cap- tain and quartermaster of the famous Sixth battalion, Louisiana National Guard, later earning more laurels by commanding Battery E, Louisiana Field Artillery, during his term of enlistment. His popularity among the members of the society was shown by his unanimous election as president. Crescent. HunUngton, N. Y. At the last meeting of the Hunting- ton Horticultural and Agricultural Society it was decided to offer money prizes at the exhibition in September. Already liberal prizes have been received and indications point to great enthusi- asm and a fine exhibition. Offers of prizes should be sent at once to Walter Shaw, Huntington, N. Y., chairman of exhibition committee. A. H. FUNNELL. VAIGHAN'S LIST OF Seasonable Supplies. FERTILIZERS. Vauohan'8 "Rose Grower" Bone Meal. pTAUGHANS IdSE GROWER' 50NE MEALf MANUFACTURED Fol VAUDHAN'S EED3TDRJ This is a special brand we have put up for our trade. It is ground fine, hence acts quickly. It is made from bone ac- cumulated in large slaughter houses, and should not be compared with Bone Meal made from cattle heads and feet gathered on the western prairies. Anal- ysis—Ammonia, 4% to 5% per cent; total phos- phoric acid, 23 to 25 per cent; tdtal bone phos- phate, 48 to 54 per cent. Price —F O B Chicago: 5 lbs.. 25c: 10 lbs, 40c, 25 lbs , 60c 50 lbs $1.00: 100 lbs., $2.00; 200 lbs., $3.50; 500 lbs., $8.00: 1,000 lbs, $15.00; 2,000 lbs.,3f>.00, F. O. B. New York: 25 lbs., 75c; 50 lbs , $1.35: 100 lbs.. $2 50; 200 lbs., $4.50; 5001bs., »9.75; 1,000 lbs., »18.50; 2,000 lbs., $36.00. Horn Shavini^s. This is a very choice article, the refuse ot the best white hard bone trom a knife handle factory. It is lasting and es- pecially recommended for use in palm soil and on other plants which are not shifted very often, and ^here a continuous and lasting sup- ply of plant food is required. Price: 5 lbs., 25c; lO lbs., 45c; 25 lbs., 90c; 100 lbs., $3,00. Lobos Peruvian Guano. 5 lbs , 30c; 10 lbs., 50c; 25 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., $3.00. Write for prices on larger lots. Nitrate of Soda. 10 lbs., 50c; 25 lbs., $1.00; 100 lbs., i83.50; 200 lbs., $6.50. SHEEP MANURE. Price-F. O, B. Chicago: 25 lbs., 35c; 50 lbs., 60c; 100 lbs,, $1.00; 500 lbs., $4.00; 1,000 lbs , $7.50; 2,000 lbs,, $14.00. F.O-B. New York: 25 1bs.,45f-; 50 lbs., 75c; 100 lbs., $1.50: 500 lbs., $6.00; 1,000 lbs., $11.00; 2,000 lbs., $21.00. GlazingToolsand Materials MASTICA, for Glazing Greenhouses. The use of "Mastica" avoids the necessity of re- peatedly reglazing the houses, saving much time and expense. One gallon will cover about 290 running feet (one side). Price: Per gal., $1.25; 6 gals., $7.00; 10 gals., $11.25; 22 gals., $23.40. Twemlow's Old Enifllsh Glazing Putty. Semi-liquid. To be used in the same manner as Mastica. Per gal., $1.25; 5 gals., $5.50. ScoHay's Putty Bulb. A useful tool, similar to, the well-known Scollay Sprinkler, with a tube instead of spray for applying liquid putty in glazing greenhouses. Each, 75c; is for $3.15; doz., $8.50. If by mail, add 10c each for postage. No Rights or Lefts No, 2 Large, sin- gle thick glass. No, 2H. Double thick, for green- houses and sky- lights. YAUGHAN'S PERFE(fri0N SIZE I IsizeIj POINT» Price: Per box of 1000, 55c; by mail, 70c; in lots of 5,000 by express, 50c per 1000. Pincers or pliers for same, 60o; postpaid, 65o. THE COOPER HOSE MENDER. It is simple, practical and effective. Does not reduce the diameter of the hose. Will not rust or wear out. You need no wires, pliers or mechanical skill to adjust them. Price : For V^ or 3^ -inch hose, each, 8c ; 4 for 25c ; doz., 75c; by mail, 90c. l-inch hose, each, 10c; doz., $1.00. Rubber Hose, etc. ELECTRIC, NON-KINKABLE. The best greenhouse hose on the market— Non- Kinkable. Being made of pure rubber, does not crack or scale. This hose has come into general use on account of its superior quality. If you have a house where regular lengths hose are not available, order' exact number of feet you require. Price % or ^-inch: 1 to 24 feet 18c per ft, 25to 49feet 17c per ft. 50 to 99 feet 16c per ft, 100 to 400 feet. . 15%c per ft. Standard Couplings free with 25 feet or over; sample mailed free if desired. SPHAGNLM fOR ElORISTS. strictly best grade, c^ean hand picked Moss. Special prices on laroer lota. BURLAP BALES, each, $1.00; 6 1or J5.00; 13 for '100. F. O. B. New York: Bale, S1.50; 6 bales, lffi.50. PLANT STAKES. GALVANIZED STEEL WIRE. Prices subject to change without notice. Write for latest quotations on quantities. Far superior to wooden stakes and practically indestructible. No. 9 Wire. Per 100. Per 1000. lyjfeet SO. 45 S 3.50 2 " .55 4.00 3H " 65 5.00 3 " 85 6.00 No. 8 Wire. 3V4feet 1.00 8.00 4 " 1.15 9.00 5 " 1.30 11.50 CANE STAKES. Standard Grade. — These run from 6 to 8 feet in length and weigh about 170 to 180 pounds per 1000. Price (if shipped from Chicago) : per 100, 7.5c; 300for$1.60; per 1000, $4.50; 3,000, $11.50. Price (if shipped from New York):: per 100, $1.C0; 300 tor $3.25; per TOOO, $6.00. Special prices on larger lots on applrcation. ExtraHeavy Grade.— For special work. Dahlias, etc. These run from 9 to 13 feet in lenc;th and weigh about 300 pounds per 1000. Price (in Chicago only) : per 100, $1.85; 250 for $3.00; 1000 for $7.00. Pipe Stems.— For light work; measure about 6 feet. Price (from Chicago only): per 100, 50c; 250 for 90c; 1000 for $3.25. JNSECTICIDES. PARIS GREEN.— A poisonous insecticide in powder form, for insects which chew. When applied as a powder, use one part Paris Green to 100 parts plaster or flour. As a liquid one pound of Paris Green in 150 to 300 gallons of water; if used on fruit trees, add one pound quick- lime. ^ lb., 15c; per lb., 25c; 5 lbs., SI. 10; 14 lbs., $2.65; 100 lbs.. $18.00. SLUG SHOT, Hammond's.— Guaranteed to destroy potato bugs, and those on tomato and egg plants, currant worms, cabbage lice and worms. Price: 5 1b. package, 30c; 25 to 50 lbs., at49^cperlb. Bybarrelful, inbulk2351bs.,$9,00 on cars; 3 barrels in bulk, pur 100 lbs., at $3.60, Sulpho Tobacco Soap.— One of the best for green fly on roses. Per j^ lb. box, 20c, by mail, 25c; dozen, $2.00; 2 ounce package, dozen, 85c. A splendid article for retailing; sells at 10c per package. Tobacco Dust.— One of the best remedies for green and black aphis, fleas, beetles, etc.; when used as a top dressing for lawns, it acts both as an insecticide and fertilizer. 5 lbs., 25c; 10 lbs., . 40c; 100 lbs., $2.25. WHALE OIL SOAP.— This is a Caustic Potash Soap made from pure fish oil and is free from animal fats or other adulterations. Makes an excellent wash for trees and plants where in- sects and eggs affect the bark, including the San Jose scale; also used for smearing on trees to prevent worms crawling up. Per lb., 15c; 3 lbs., 25c: 5 lbs., 50c. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE ffSS'&S" tgo5. The American Florist. 143 The Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output of Flower Pots is larger than any concern in the World Our Stock is always Large and Complete Main Office and Factory, 713 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CITY. N. Y. Please mevtion the A merican Florist when writing. "Eureka" Weed Killer. Saves Weeding. Keeps Paths, etc., clear without disturbing or staining the gravel. Soluble Powder, readily mixed and applied. Large Size Tin. enough for 100 square yards, 75 cts. each. Special prices to Cemeteries and buyers in large quantities. Full directions with each tin. Vaughau's Seed Store, CHICAGO: 84-86 Randolph St. NEW YORK: 1 4 Barclay St. To Your Advantage W^rite for our prices on New and Second-hand Gulf Cypress Greenhouse Lumber, HOT-BED SASH, GREENHOUSE GLASS, BOIuERS, PIPE and FITTINGS, STEAMFITTING TOOLS, • HOSE and HOSE VALVES. VENTILATING APPARATUS. lETROPOLITAN Iaterial CO. GREENHOUSE WRECKERS: 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue. BROOKLYN, N. Y. m: Just a Minute That's bow long it takes to water or syringe a greenhouse with THE WITTBOLD PATENT WATERING SYSTEM It will pay you to investigate. Write for particulars to LOUIS WITTBOLD, 1708 N. Halsted St. Chicago. Please mention the A 7nerican Florist when writing. ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wishing to do business with Europe should send forthi n Horticultural Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the Horticultural traders; it Is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription to cover cost of postage 75o; Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." niiliwnll Nurteries.. LOWDHAM. Notts. England. lWMS AND THEIR CARE Every lover of beautiful t-awns should send for this Interesting and Instruo- ive little book called *^Lawti»— Their Making and Their Care." Valuable In- formation cnmpiled from Goveminent and expert pirdeninp sources, also fnteresUns In- formation about the new Seamless Tube "Bull Frog" Brand Lawn Hose, "the kind that lasts." >' THE TOLKDO RUBBER CO.' 412 SnmmU St. Toledo, Ohto lONia FLOWER POTS. strong, Smooth, Porous. MADE RIGHT. PACKED RIGHT. SOLD RIGHT. AU orders promptly shipped. We again solicit your patronage. IONIA POTTERY CO., - Ionia, Mich. THE KELLER POTTERY COMPANY, »...i..iM,.r..i FLORISTS' RED STANDIRD POTS. Azalea Pots, Bulb and Fern Pans, Etc. Write for Price List. 213-15-17-19-21-23 Peail St., NORRISTOWN, pa. Please meyition the A ynerican Florist when writings STANDARD FLOWER POTS ! 1500 2Ji 1500 VA 1000 3 800 3Vi 500 4 320 5 1416 Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 120 7-in., In crate, $4.S0 «0 8 " 3.00 Price per crate 1500 2-in., in orate, S4.88 5.25 6.00 5.00 5 80 4.50 4.51 3.16 48 9-in., in crate, S3.60 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 Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn vases, etc. Ten per cent off for cash with order. Address HILFINGER BROS . POTTERY. Fort Edward. N. Y. Or AconsT Rolker & Sons, New York Agents, 31 Barclay Street, New York City. Red Standard Flower Pots Price list and samples on application. Paducah Pottery, J. A. BAUER, Proprietor. PADUOAH. KENTUCKY. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'FT., HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH., Rap. 490 Howard SI., GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFACTURERS OF FLOWER POTS. Before buying write for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street, near Wrightwood Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. OUR MR. J. STERN has just returned from Europe, and has bought a full line of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Look us up at the Florists' Convention in Washington, D. C. Our new catalogue will be out Aug. 15. JCTEDM 9. on 1928 Germa.- town Ave., ■ OlLnll U UUi, PHILADELPHIA. SYRACUSE RED POTS "Our's is not an idle cause." Our endeavors are to make Syracuse Red Pots of value lo you. They are made Strong, Thin, Light and Porous. SYRACUSE POTTERY , CO., Syracuse, N.'Y. -WRITE- 1621-23 N. Leavitt St., CHICAGO. ILL., FOB PBICKB OT Standard Pots Ttr^engthanJ poroiity: cQinbinecl are the best on the market Kramer's Pot Hangers For Sale By Wliolesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Price, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1,25. LN. Kramer & Son, '""re?:.""" Standard PHX^ Flower... V \J \ \3 If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 38lh and M Streets. WASHINGTON, D. C. SAMPLE POT AND PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., ^I^**^'^^^ 144 The American Florist. Azig. 12. YOUR LILIES IN OUR RED IT WILL SIVE A HBALTHT GROWTH TO C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwankee. diseased dulds Clipper Lawn Mower Co. The Mower that will Kill all'E^the Weeds in Your Lawn. If you keep the weeds out BO they do not go to Beed and cut your grass without breaking the small feeders of roots, the grass will become thick and the weedi will disappear. The Clipper will do It. Ask your dealer for them. If they have not got them, below is the Srice: No. 1— 13-in. Mower, 85; No. 2— 15-in, tower, 86; No. »— 18-in. Mower, 87; No. 4— 21-in. Mower, 88. Send draft, money-order or reg. letter. Hease mention ike A merzcan Florist when writinz GUT FLOWER BOXES "S^' The best, strongest and neatest folding out flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. Per 100 Per 1010 SlzeNo. 0. 3x4x20 S2.00 tit 00 " 1. 3x4^x16 1.90 17.50 " 2. 3x6x18 3.00 10.00 " 3. 4x8x18 8.50 23.00 4. 3x5x24 2.75 26.00 " 5. 4x8x22 300 28 50 " 6. 4x8x28 3.76 36.00 7. 6x16x20 5.50 54.00 " 8. 3x7x21 3.00 28.50 " ». 5x10x35 650 62 00 " 10. 7x20x20 9.50 67.50 " 11. 3>4x5x30 3.00 28.60 Sample free on application. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash. THE LIVINBSTON SEED COMPANT, Box 104. COLUMBUS, OHIO. Please mention the American Florist whenwriting. The Florists' Hail Ass'n. Now insures upwards of 31,000,000 square feet of Qlass. For paiticulars address John G. Esler, sec*y. SADDLE RIVER, N. J. Fi^ase mention the American Florist whenwritingr- L BAUMANN & CO., importera and Manulacturert of Florist Supplies 6-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. .Write for our New Catalogue F. Oar prices may interest you. f^ase mention the American Florist when -writing. YOU CAN SEE Heller's Mice Proof Seed Cases (3 AT THE i S. A. F. CONVENTION Or Wtite for Circulars, HELLER & COMPANY, MONTCLAIR, N. J. 185 Hi|{hes( Awards; Gold Medals from all the Principal Exhibitions. PURE ICHTHEMIG GUANO Diploma. Glasiiow Exhibition. 1901. Adiuda'd by the mosl omlnent grower* Ihroughout the world THE MOST RELIABLE, THE RICHEST FOOD and THE MOST NATURAL FERTILIZER FOR EVERY FORM OF GROWTH. Send for book, "All about lohthemlc." fifth edLtioa, by the late Dr. Taylor F.G S . with notes by T. W. Sandbrs, F.R.H S., and others, gratiB and post free. THIS GUANO* for the convenience of small users, is put up in bandaome enamelled Tins at 6d., Is., and 2s. 6d.; sealed BdfS, 14 lb., 4s. 6d.. car- riage forward. Larger bags 28 lb. 7s, 6d.; 56 lbs , 12s. 6d.; 1 cwt. 20s., carrlaf^e paid. May be obtained from the Principal Nurserymen, Seedsmen, Florists, and Chemists, or olrect of WM. COLCHESTER & CO., Ipswich, England. Shlppiod Depots all over the World. A ^p ^mi REGISTERED. ESTABUSHED 1866 EMIL^STEFFEMS> sua.™ RSTEFFENS. AHOSTEFTENSBROS '905- The American Florist. 145 LVANS IMPROVED V£NmATmG \ APPAMAras \ WRITt fOR iLLUSfROTtO i-ATALOCuE QUAKF/i ctrrMACHmwom. - JC^SC-^r-^r- RICHMOND, IND. The ( American i Florist A JOURNAL FOR THE TRADE. What Advertisers Say SAME OLD STORY.— Am. Flo- rist Co. :— Kindly discontinue ouradv. "Bred in Old Kentucky" The Florist is certainly a splen- did medium for advertising. The first insertion brought us orders enough to clean us out of cut- tings. We enclose $4.00 to pay for the insertions. When we have more stock will try it again. We were not only highly pleased with the results, but with man- ner in which you displayed our adv. C. L. Brunbon & Co. Paducah, Ky. • • • PLEASURE AND PROFIT.— Am. FlobistCo,;— Your paper is a weekly source of pleasure and profit to every one connected with this concern, and three copies have been subscribed for by the company for several years — one to my house, one to the greenhouses and one to the store. In addition to that the foreman and one or two of the men each receive a copy. J A. Valentine, Pres. Denver, Colo. Park Floral Co. • * • THE WHOLE THING.—Eo. Am. Ki.orist:— We enclose P.O. order for the AMERICAN Florist for another year. We consider it the "whole thing." South Park Floral Co. New Castle, Ind. Advertising Rates. A %\ .00 per inch, $30.C0 per page of 30 inches. - f Discounts on time contracts as follows: S 6 insertions Spprcent. i 13 insertions 10 per cent. A 26insertions .... SOpercent. y 53 insertions 30 per cent. i Spaces on front and back cover pages I sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per T inch, net, A Ready Reference Advertising.— Ad- I v^rtiseraents in the Ready Reference De- partment are 10 cents per line, cash with order. The advertisements of regular ad- vertisers ar^ recorded in this department free of charge. In order that this may be properly done, however, it is necessary that the advertisements be received on Monday of the week in which, they are to appear. Kindly mail your order early. • • i The American Florist Co. i 2 324 Dearborn Si.. CHICAGO . COLORED and NATURAL IMMORTELLES SEASON OF 1905-1906. Hermitte, Lemoyne & Co. Dyers of and Dealers in IMMORTELLES, at Ollioules (Var.) South of France, Have the honor to inform their customers that, owing to the abundant harvest in these flow- ers for this >ear, they are enabled to ojfer IMMORTELLES, both natural and colored, at prices very much below those of last year. Samples and prices will be sent gratis and free of expense on application. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, LEMOYNE-OLLIOULES. Be^SSBBSSB»HB!i^^SSSaaKBBS&SHiSSSSB^HB»BaaSBS!B»fi;S@flHH WE WILL BE AT THE CONVENTION WITH OUR Composition Posts, Composition Gutters, Greenhouse IMaterial. DO NOT FAIL TO SEE US IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BUILDING. DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG. GO. Bloomsburg, Pa. HSHBflHaB8SSraBNNSraSS!SHiHKS»BiIBSaa9ailO7^ai««VSSS»BSSKHBSI0 MASTICA TRADE MARK REGISTERED, FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES SOLE MANUFACTURERS F. O. PIERCE COMPANY NEW YORK AT ALL SEED STORES The James H. Rice Co. •IMPORTERS and JOBBERS- GREENHOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. "M^Vlncao-w Olass* I»^ixit, I»iAt;ty, e-to. 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICAGO. Sprague Smith Company, MANUFACTURERS OF iV | IN DO WW VlL/%39* Greenhouse Glass a specialty. 205 Randolph Street, CHICICO, H. M. HOOKER GO. window Glass, Paints and Putty. Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 59 W. Randolph St^, CHICAGO. STENZEL GLASS CO., OREENIIOIJSE CLASS. French and American "WHITE ROSE" Brand. 2 Hudson St.. 101 Portland St., NEW YORK BOSTON. 146 The American Florist. Aug. 12. The Allied Trades Descriptive particulars— with drawings or photographs, it possible— of any new appa- ratus or device which may prove helpful to the trade are solicited for this department. At a meeting of the Western Glass Jobbers' Association, August 8, another ■advance of about ten per cent in the price of glass took place. The outlook -is not very promising as the entire stock of greenhouse sizes is low. Nearly all factories are shut down and it will prob- ably be well along in November before any of the new output of greenhouse sizes will be on the market. Giant Smoke Stack. At the Bassett & Washburn ranges at Hinsdale, 111., Kroeschell Brothers are completing what is probably the largest smoke stack on any florist's range in the country. It is a self-supporting steel stack, measuring 13s feet high and 8^ feet in diameter, with a_ 16-foot base. It is lined with fire brick to a height of forty feet. The foundation measures 9x22x22 feet and is made of concrete. Greenhouse Beating:. Ed. American Florist:— I am building two houses, each 20x100 feet ,of concrete blocks ,and I have a No. I Kroeschell hot water boiler. How many 4-inch pipes will be required to maintain a temperature of S5° to 60", the outside temperature at times falling to 30° and 40° below zero? H. B. Each of the houses will require about ten runs of 4-inch pipe, of which from two to five may be used as flow pipes. This will give 2,000 feet of radiation. While a boiler with that capacity might be used it will be more economical and satisfactory in case it is desired to main- tain a temperature of 60° _ under the severe conditions mentioned if one rated for 2,500 square feet is used. L. R. T. Greenhouse Heating:. Ed. American Florist: — Will there be any difficulty in connect- ing a boiler with lines of pipe already laid? The boiler cannot be set lower and is on the floor of the workshop. The flow pipes will have to run to the end of the house (seventy-five feet) and to come to level of returns will have to fall twelve to eighteen inches. Will there be any difficulty in this if provision is made for escape of steam or air at top of boiler? Also will there be any diffi- culty in the return if the return connec- tion be lower than bottom of boiler? The new boiler is larger than the previous one. F. A. B. It will be best to carry the flow pipe to as high a point as possible and then carry it to the farther end of the house with a fall of one inch in twenty feet and there connect with the coils which should be kept as high as possible, a drop of one inch in ten feet being ample if they are carefully graded. The con- nection of the returns with the boiler may be carried lower than the bottom of the boiler if necessary, but it will .tend to impede the circulation. L. R. T. Direction of Flow Pipe. Ed. American Florist: — What is the best way for the flow pipe to run after it leaves the riser — ^up or down, toward the end of the house where it divides into coils? H. B. Provided the returns are well above the bottom of the boiler the flows can be run in either direction, but a better circulation will be secured if they are given a slight fall, just sufficient to keep them free of air. The above is with the understanding that the highest points in the system will be at the same level in both cases, but when the riser is carried to a given height above the boiler it will make no difference whether the flow rises or falls so far as its effect upon the circulation is concerned. L. R. T. The Whilldin Pottery Co. The Whilldin Pottery Company, of Philadelphia, has found its business increasing to an extent which has con- siderably hampered them for want of room. They have now, however, made additions to their factory premises which will increase their facilities fully twenty-five per cent. Their commodious warehouses in Long Island City and Jersey City are carrying the usual large stocks of pots required at this season, and Walter Wakeley, the New York district representative, does not trust to his legs in his hustling to get around to the trade. The illustration presented herewith shows Mr. Wakeley making a visit in the Flatbush section, in com- pany with Mr. Whilldin, who is seated in the buggy. Mr. Whilldin is remi- nescent just now, convention time, and proudly looks back upon the efforts he made some time ago to standardize the flower pot. Greenhouse Building:. Davenport, la. — Forbes & Bird, one house, 20x100 feet. Rock Island, 111. — Ludwig Stapp, range of four houses. Athol, Mass. — George W. Sutherland, one house 11x25 and one 22x100 feet. Lincoln, Neb. — H. H. Frey, three houses, 20x150 feet. Rogers Park, III.— J. P. Kellen, two 300-foot houses. Chicago, III. — Mrs. A. M. Schafer, one house 27x260 feet, one house 21x135 feet. Cohoes, N. Y. — A. Carpenter, one house, 10x150 feet. London, Ont. — Fred Dick, one house, 20x100 feet. Woodside, L. I. — Theo. F. Ehrhardt, three lOO-foot carnation houses. Downers Grove, 111. — Charles V. Wolf, two rose houses, each 27^^x125 feet. Baltimore, Md. — John Cook, one rose house, 20x116 feet; John McCormick, ISO-foot carnation house. Brooklyn, Md. — John M. Rider, one carnation house. Ramsey, N. J. — George Croker, range of seventeen houses. New King: Construction Greenhouses. The King Construction Company re- port having recently received orders for their iron frame construction green- houses from the following: C. F. Treichler, Sanborn, N. T., one house 29x150. Charles S. S. Suhr. Rochester. N. T., three houses, connected, each 21i^x97. C. F. Bertanzel, Greenvale, D. I., two houses connected, each 18x200, and one house 18x36. J. C. Siegfried, Alameda, Cal., one house 16x45 and one house 16x24. B. Culbertson, Washington, Pa., one house 23x90. The Park Floral Company, Denver, Col., three houses each 17x50. J. A. Long. East Haven, Conn., one house 21^x125. P. R. Quinlan & Company, Syracuse, N. T., one house 28%xl42; two houses, con- nected, 21x142. (Thesfc are in addition to orders previously received this season.) The Patten Company, Tewksbury, Mass., one house 28x140. Mount Greenwood Cemetery Associa- tion, Mount Greenwood, HI., for Mr. Rudd, three houses, one 12x65, one 26%x 100. and one 21%xll4. R. H. Wright, Aylmer, Que., two houses, connected, each 21%x400. George Unsworth, Aldershot, Ont., two houses, connected, each 21%xl00. W. & T. Cass, Geneva, N. T., three houses, connected, each 12x75. McLeod Brothers, Hamilton. Ont., two houses, connected, each 24x150. H. G. Doyle, Woodstock, Ont., five houses, connected, each 14^x100. Mrs. Brice, Roslyn, L. I. (private place), two houses each 18x60. Charles Steele, Westbury, L. I. (private place), one house 10x100. one house 21% xlOO, and palm house 30x30. Byrne Brothers, Williamsville, N. T., one house 29x100. W. J. Palmer & Son, Lancaster, N. Y., one house 30x210. MR. WHILLDIN (IN BUGGY) AND MR. WAKELEY, OF THE WHILLDIN POTTERY COMPANY, VISITING AT FLATBUSH, N. Y. 1905- Th E American Florist 147 Oceanic, N. J. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING. The meeting of the Monmouth County Horticultural Society was held at Ocean- ic August 4. President Hale exhibited a beautiful collection of montbretias, also Euphorbia atrophilla and some Cleome pungens. Mr. Kennedy exhibited a col- lection of Burbank's seedling dahlias, which were very fine. Anthony Bauer, of Deal, N. J., was proposed for mem- bership. W. H. Griffiths, the former first assistant to William Turner, at M. C. Borden's estate, took a place as head gardener at Silsbury, Conn. It is a pri- vate school surrounded by 200 acres of athletic grounds, lawns, shrubberies, etc. The secretary announced a donation of $10 by W. E. Marshall for the chry- santhemum show. Edward Daeche was a visitor. He is gardener at Ramsey, N. J., for George Croker, and is going to build a new range of houses, as follows : One violet house, one carnation house, a grapery, propagation house, two rose houses, one orchid house, three melon houses, two intermediate houses, one palm house, two peach and nectarine houses and one storage house. A number of prizes and certificates were awarded at the rose show. B. MODEL EXTENSION Carnation Supports Galvanized Wire Rose Stal(es, Tying Wires, Single & Double Pot Hangers. WKITB US. TarrkA 1tl4I2 East 34lh Straal, NEW YORK. SHEEP MANURE Dried) Unpulverized and Pulverized. -*— WBITB rOR PBI0B8.-— MONTANA FERTILIZER CO.. Elgin, III. ABSOLUTELY PURE PLANT FOOD Blatohford's Plant Grower and Land Renovator, 83.75 per 100 lbs. BLATOHFORD'S OALF MEAL CO., Waukcgan, II 148 The American Florist. Aug. 12, Index to Advertisers. Adv rates 100 Altken Mark 108 Amer'n Blower Co.. VI AmllngE C 105 Andorra Nurseries. 112 Angei muellerGeo H. . 106 Aschmann Godfrey . 1 09 Atlanta Floral Co. . .108 BallerPA llB Bassett & Wash- burn II 106 Baur Floral Co 126 Baumann L & Co ... 144 Heaven KA 103 Beokert W C IV Benthey-CoatBWorth Co 105 BerkeGeo H 108 Earning H (i 108 UertermannBros Co 108 Bindekun8t-Verlag..l03 Blatohfords Call Meal Co 147 Black Chas 118 Blaokistone Z D 108 Bobbink & AtKiD8..1l3 Boddington AT IV BragueliB 103 Braidwood J B 107 Brant D Wood 105 Braslan Seed Co 110 Bieltmeyer's J Sons . 108 124 Brill Francis 110 BlunsHN 116 Buckley W TCo... 109 Bndlong J A . Ill 103 Burnham-Hitohings- Pierson Co VI 4tli special cover Burpee "W A *ColV 117 Byer Bros 130 Byer Floral Co 128 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 103 Carmody JD 147 Ohioago Car Co. 120 12t Obloago House Wrecking Co 147 Olevel'nd Out FloCo . 106 Olipper Lawn Mower Od .144 Cooker jas & Sons .113 Colchester Wm & Col44 Coles, W W 132 Collins Thos. 101 Oonard & Jones Co.. 117 ■ Corts Aug & Son — V Cooke Geo H 108 Coombs Arthur 138 Ootsonas Geo & Co.. 107 Cottage Gardens Co. 112 Oowee W J .147 Orabb & Hunter 13a Oraig Bobt&Son...l30 Craig WmP 115 Cross Eli 118 Growl Fern Co. 104 Ounnineham D O Glass Co 147 Onnninghan) Jos B.l?2 'Currie Bros Co 117 Davis A B & Son. .132 Oeamud J B.. 104 105 Dessert A 115 I Detroit Pot Mfg Co.. 113 Dletsoh A Co 138 DlUer Caskey & Co 148 DlUon J L 118 Dillon Mfg Co 145 Dlngee&ConardCo.. 1|2 DornerF&SoisCo... I DreerHA 122 V DreyerR 120 . Eiokholt Mrs Chas . . U 8 Elliott Wm H ...106 126 EUwaogerA Barry ^. .115 Emmans Geo M 109 Ernest W H 143 Etzold &Co IV ffenrlch JS 107 Florists' Hail Ass'n .144 Flower Growers Co. .1(6 Foley Mlg Co 136 Ford Bros 107 For sale and rentlOO 101 Foster Lucius H ... 130 Gaedeke Aug & Co .. 132 Garden Alex B 108 GapfleldPkB'loraICo..l22 jarland Geo M 148 Qhormley Wm 107 SiblinA Co VI Globe Coal Co 135 Globe Eng Co 141 Greenhouse The Co. V Gude A& Bro 108 GuUett W H & Sons 109 GundestrupKnudCo .111 Gurney Heater Co. 148 Guttman Alex J 107 Hansen Julius IV Hanson Q 132 Harris Wm K 121 Hart Jas 107 Hartje Jno 132 Hauswirth P J 108 Heacock Jos 130 Heiss J B Ii8 Heller Bros 106 Heller&Co 144 Herendeen Mfg Co. 148 Herr Albert M.. 128 130 Herrmann A 147 Hess & S wuboda 108 Hews A H&Co 3d special cover HllfingerUios UZ Hill The EG Co... I 128 HillsCB 118 Uinode Florist Co. ..130 Hippard E 147 Holm & Olson 1(J8 Bolton & Hunkel Col04 Hooker H M Co 145 Hort Advertiser 143 Hort Trade Journal 103 Humteid C 109 Hunts H 103 134 Igoe Bros 147 Indpis Flo & Pit Co.. 132 Ionia Pottery Co.... 143 Jacobs S & Sons V Jackman Geo & Son 115 Jennings E B 117 Johnston Heating Col48 Kans City Flo tohow .2d special cover Kasting W F I Keller Geo & Son .... 143 Keller Pottery Co... 143 Kennioott Bros. Co. . 185 Kentucky Tobacco ProduotCo 136 Kervan C6 The. ... 103 Kessler P 107 Kilbourn R ..; 109 KingConstrnct'n Co. 138 KloknerA V Kohr A F 143 Koppelman E L<&Co . 1 40 Koral Mfg Co Vil Kramer IN &Son... 1)3 Krick W C HO Kroesohell Bros Co.. VI Kuehn C A 106 KuhlG A 130 Lager<£HurreIl..l28 130 Lakeview Rose Gap. .117 Lambert P 117 Langjahr AH 107 Laub A vb Sons...... 126 Leoakes N & Co. . . . . 103 Lelkens. 108 Lemoyne Hermitte & "Co 145 Le JournalDesRoses . 1 18 Leonard Seed Co ...111 Livingston Seed Co .144 Lockland Lumber Co V MoCulldugh's J M Sons Co 106 McKellarChasW ....105 Mader Paul 118 May John N 1 Metropolitan Mate- rial Co 143 Mette Henry IV Miami Floral Col09 132 Mich Cut Flower Kx . 105 128 Mills The Florist. . 108 Monlnger JCCo 140 Mont Fertiliier Co.. 147 Moon The WmH Co. 112 Morse C C & Co 110 Uosbaek L 118 Murdoch J B »r-in., 45c per 100, $3 per 1.000. $14 for 5.000; pure whlte-fiowered Bermuda grown, mammoth, y^ to %-In., $1 pei* 100, $9 per 1.000. $42 for 5,000; choice, % ty %-in., S5c per 100, $5 per 1,000, $22.50 for 5.11U0. Write for prici's on Harrisii and Paper Whites. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs — For forcing. Lilium Harrisii and longi- florum. white Roman hyacinths, paper white narcissus. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., New York. Bulbs — L. Harrisii, L. longiflorum. Roman hyacinths. Paper White narcis.'Jus. J. M. Thor- hnrn & On- 3fi Cortlandt St.. New York. Bulbs — Ward's high grade bulbs and plants. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 17 Battery Place, New York. Bulbs — Bulb stf'ck. all kinds. Bassett & Wflsbbnrn. 76 Wnhash Ave.. Chicago. Bulbs — Fall bulbs. James Vick's Sons, Roch- ester. N. Y. Calla Bulbs — California grown; 1^ to iy2-in.. $5 per 100; Wi to 2-in.. $7 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Stoi'e. Chiengo and New York. Callas — L. van Leeuwen & Son, Sassenhelm, Holland. Cycas — Revoluta, $8 per 100 lbs. J. M. Thor- burn & Co.. 36 Cortlandt St.. N. Y. Dahlias — Roots and blooms in any quantity. L. K. Peacock. Inc.. Atco. N. J. Gladioli — And dahlius. E. Y. Teas, Center-, vllle. Ind. Gloxinias — Louis Van Houtte" Pere, Ghent, Beltrimn. Lily of the Valley — Cold storage pips, $1.50' per 100. $14 per l.UOO. H. N. Bruus, 14u9-H W. Madison St.. Chicago. Lily of the Valley — Beilin and Hamburg Val- ley, Jacs. Smits, Naarden, Holland. Maltus & Wiire. i:^fi Wator St.. N. Y. Lily of the Valley — L. van Leeuwen & Son, gcssenheim. Holland. Lily of the Valley — Extra selected pips. Ernst Riemsfhneider. Altona. Germ any. Lily of the Valley— l-'irst- class pips only. Julius Hansen. PJnneberg, Germ any. Lily of the Valley— Lily of the valley clumps strong, Imp. stock, $2.50 per doz., $18 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Lily of the Valley — Berlin and Hamburg pipa for early and late forcing. Etzold & Co., Hamburg, Germany. Lily of the Valley — Pips, cold storage, cases of 3,000. $10 per 1.000. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St.. N. Y. Mushroom Spawn — Frequent importation from England, always fresh and lively. J. J. Styer, Concordvllle. Pa. _^___ Mushroom Spawn — Pure culture and English. Fresh supply every month. Knud Gundestrup & Co.. Chicago. Mushroom Spawn — Vaughan's, fresh Importa- tion; English In bricks, per 100 lbs., $6 f. o. b. New York; $6.50 f. o. b. Chicago. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Narcissi — Six choice double white, 50,000 to close. F. A. Bailer. Bloomington. 111. Pansy Seed — Currie's international mixture, 1,000 seeds, 50c; % oz., $1.25; oz., $8; Currie's giant mixture. 1,000 seeds. 25c; % oz.. 60c; oz.. $4. Currie Bros. Co.. Milwaukee, Wi s. Pansy Seed — New crop, $1 per pkt.; $4 per oz.; $12 per 14 lb. Cash with order. C. Sol- tau. 199 Grant Ave., Jersey City. N. J. Pansy Seed — Jennings strain, 1 oz., $5; 3 oz., $12; pkt. of 300 seeds. $1. E. B. Jennings, Sonthport, Conn. Pansy Seed — M;irket or fancy strains; trade pkt.. $1. Denys Zirnglebel, Needhnm. Mass. Pansy Seed — Vaughan's giant named varie- ties: White. Beaconfleld. Purple. Violet Blue, Striped, trade pkt.. 10c; % oz., 20c; oz., $1.20; Auricula Colors. Black, Emperor William. Yel- low, trade pkt., 10c; y^ oz.. 20c; oz., $1.25; Aurora, Freya. Parisian Striped, trade pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; oz., $1.30; Adonis, trade pkt., 10c; y^ oz., 40c; oz., $1.50; Bronze, trade, pkt., 10c; y% oz., 20c; Mme. Perret. trade pkt.. 2nc; % oz., 50c; oz., $2; Pres. Carnot. trade pkt.. lOc; ^ oz., 25c; oz.. $1.60; Pres. McKinley and Pink, trade pkt., 10c; 1^ oz.. 25c; oz.. $2; Purple King, Diana. Atrosanguinea. trade pkt., lOe; y& oz., 25c; oz., $1.50; Bridesmaid, trade pkt., 25c; y^ oz., 50c; oz., $3.75; Psyche, trade pkt, 50c; % oz.. 80c; oz.. $5; Gassier. 3 spot- ted, trade pkt.. 15c; % oz., 35c; oz., $2; Gas- sier. 5 spotted, trade pkt., 25c; 14 oz.. 45c; oz.. $3; Rosy Morn, trade pkt., 25c; V& oz.. $1; Pretiosa, trade pkt. (250 seeds). 25c. Special mixtures: Vaughan's International pansies, trade pkt., 50c; 14 oz., $1.50; '^ oz., $5; oz., $10; Vaughan's giant panay mixture, trade pkt. 25e;" 14 oz., 6nc; oz.. $4; % lbs., $14; Vaughan's elite mixtures, trade pkt.. 50c; % oz., $1; Vaughan's premium pansies mixed, pkt.. 25c; % oz., 80c; "^ oz.. $3; oz.. $5.50; new orchid-flowered pansies, trade pkt. (250 seeds), 25c; improved German mixture, large pkt., 10c; Vs. oz.. 20c; % oz., 30c; ounce, $1; Chicago parks bedding pansies. pkt.. 10c; % oz. . 30c ; oz. . 75c ; 4 oz.. $2.50 ; Masterpiece, trade pkt., 50c; 14 oz., 75c; Vt oz., $1.35; dz., $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Pansy Seed — Large fiowering, $4 per oz. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware, 0. Pansy Seed — Finest mixed, 1.000 seeds. 25c; 1 oz.. $2.25. H. Wrede. Luneburg. Germany. Seeds — Asparagus plumosus nanus. 3uc per 100. $2 per 1,000, $9 per 5.000; A. Sprongerl, 15c per 100. $1 per 1.000, $4 per 5,000; Primula sinensis fimbria ta. sep. colors, 25c per li»), $1 per 500. $1.75 per 1.000; Cineraria nana maxima, Sep. colors, pkt.. 500 seeds; pure white Bnulede Neige. blue, crimson, 50c; new soi't. old rose, 100 seeds. 25c; all colors, mixed. 25c. 5 pkts., $1; C. Grandiflora mnx. pkt.. 25c. 5 pkts.. $1.10; C. stellata. dif. colors, pkt.. 25c; German ten weeks' stocks, pkt.. 25c. H, H. Berger & Co., 47 Bflrpl!^y St.. New York. Seeds — W. Atlee Burpee Co.. Philadelphia. Seeds — Rawson's midsummer catalogue of hardv perennial seeds on application. W. W. Rawson & Co.. 12 and 13 Faneuil Hall Sq.. Bos- ton. Mnss. Seeds — Cineraria grandiflora; medium, mixed, trade pkt. 5nc; dwarf, mixed, trade pkt., SOc; pansy seed, mixed, % oa., 60e; % oz., $1.15; oz.. $4.50; large fir., oz., $1.25. W. C. Beckert, Allegheny Pa. If you do not find what yon need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 152 The American Florist. Aug. 12, Seeds — 3,700 acres of garden seeds In culti- vation; wholesale seed growers. Braslan Seed Growers' Co.. Sa n Jose. Cal. Seeds — ^Long Island cabbage seed, American cauliflower seed. Francis Brill, Hempstead, L. I., N. Y. , Seeds— Onion sets and garden seeds. Leonard Seed Co.. Clilcago. - Seeds — ImporltT and exporter seeds, bulbs and plants. Wm. P. Craig, 1305 Filbert St., I'hiladelpbia. Seeds — Seeds, bulbs, plants. Arthur T. Bod- dlngton. 342 W. Fourteenth St.. New York. Seeds — Grower and exporter of choice beet, vegetable and flower seeds. Henry Mette, Qued- linburg. Germon.T. Seeds — Pansy. Mette's Triumph of the Giants, $6 per oz.; $1.50 per 14 oz. ; 75c per 1-10 oz. Henry Mette. Quedllnburg. Germany. Seeds — High grade grass, clover iiiid tree seed. Conrad Appel, Est. 17S9, Darmstadt, Ger- many. Wholesale Cut Flowers. COMMISSION DEALERS. Amling. E. C 32-36 Randolph St.. Chicago. Angermueller. Geo. H.. 1324 Pine St.. St. Louis. Herning. H. G.. 14U2 Pine St.. St. Louis. Braldwood. J. B., Colorado Springs. Colo. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., The, 52-54 High St., Cleveland. O. Deamud. J. B.. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Fenrlch. Jos. S.. 48 W. 3»th St.. N. ¥■ Flower Growers' Market. 60 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. . Kord Bros.. Ill W. 30tb St.. N. Y. Ghormley. Wm.. 67 W. 28th St.. N. Y. Gnttman. Alex. J.. 52 W. 29th St.. N. Y. Hart. James. 117 W. 30th St., N. Y. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Mil- waukee. Wis. Kessler, Phil F.. 42 W. 28th St.. N. Y. Horan. Edward C. 55 W. 2Sth St.. N. Y. Hunt. E. H.. 76 Wabash Ave. Chicago. Kennlcott Bros. Co., 40-44 Randolph St., Chl- cago. Knehn. 0. A.. 1122 Fine St.. St. Louis. Langjahr. Alfred H.. 55 W. 28th St.. N. ¥. McCullough Sons Co., J. M., 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati. O. McKellar. Chas. W.. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 3S-40 IMiaml Ave.. Detroit. Mich. Murdoch. J. B., & Co., 545 Liberty Ave., Pitts- burg. Pa. New York Cut Flower Exchange, Coogan Bldg., eth Ave, and W. 26th St.. N. Y. Philadelphia Cut Flower Co.. 1516-18 Sansom St.. Philadelphia. Pa. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 504 Liberty Ave.. Pittsburg. Pa. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 228 Diamond St., PIttsbnrg. Pa. Pc.llworth. C. C. Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Randall. A. L.. Co.. 18 Raniioiph St.. Chicago. Itaynor. Johu 1.. 49 W. 28th St.. N. Y. Rice Bros.. 128 N. 6th St., Minneapolis, Minn. Sellgman. .John. 56 W. 2eth St.. N. Y. ■Sheridan. Walter F.. 39 W. 2Sth St.. N. Y. Traendley & Schenck. 44 W. 28th St.. N. Y. Vaughau & Sperry, 58-60 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Welch Bros.. 15 Province St.. Boston. Winterson, B. F., Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Yiiniig. A. L.. & Co.. 54 W. 2Stli St.. N. Y. Young. Thos.. 43 W 28th St.. New York. Zech & Mann. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. GROWERS. Bassett & Washburn, 78-78 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Benthey-Coatsworth Co.. The. 35 Randolph St., Chicago. Brant. D. Wood, W. Peterson and N. 48th Avea.. Chicago. Bruua. H. N.. 1400-11 W. Madison St., Chicago. Undlnng. J. A.. 37-39 Randolph St.. Chicago. Hill. The E. G. Co.. Richmond. Ind. Foehlmaun Bros. Co.. 35-37 Randolph St., Chi- cago. Reinberp. Peter. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. South Park Floral Co., Heller Bros, tie, Ind. New Cas- Wietor Bros.. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Wittbold, Geo. Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Wolf. John. Savannah. Ga. Retail Cut Flowers. Altken. Mark. 378 Main St., Springfield. Mass. Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree St., Atlanta, Ga. Berke, George H., 1505 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City. N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis. Ind. Blackistoue. 14th and H Sts., N. W., Wash- ington. D. C. Breitmeyer's John, Sons, cor. Miami and Gra- tiot Aves.. Detroit. Mich. Cooke, Geo. H., Connecticut Ave. and L St., Washington, D. C. Eickholt. Mrs. Ch.as.. Galveston. Tex. Garden, Alex. B., 441 Center Market, Wash- ingtoo. D. C. Gude. A.. & Bro.. 1214 F St.. Washington. D. C. Hauswirth. P. J.. Auditorium Annex, Chicago. Hess & Swoboda. 1415 Farnam St., Omaha. Neb. Holm & Olson. St. Paul. Minn. Mills The Florist, 36 W. Forsyth St., Jackson- ville. Fla. Park Floral Co.. The. Denver. Colo. Palmer's. Buffalo, N. Y. Shaffer. 14th and Eye Sts.. Washington, D. 0. Slevers & Boiand, 33 Post St., Saa Francisco, Cal. Weber, Fred C, 4320-28 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. Supplies, Sundries, Etc. Artificial Leaves — All styles in hundreds of different designs. Rossig Bros., 497 W. Broad- way. New York. Bone Meal — Vaughan's rose grower bone meal; f. 0. b. Chicago, 5 lbs., 25c; 10 lbs.. 40c; 23 lbs.. 60c; 50 lbs., $1; 100 lbs., ?2; 200 lbs.. $3.50; 500 lbs., $S; 1,000 lbs., $15; 2,000 lbs., $S0; f. o. b. New York, 25 lbs., 75c; 50 lbs., $1.35; 100 lbs., $2.50; 200 lbs., $4.50; 500 lbs., $9.75; 1,000 lbs., $18.50; 2,000 lbs., $36. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Bulb Pans, Etc. — Bulb pans, Detroit Flower Pot Mfg. Co.. 409 Howard St. Detroit. Mich. Bulb Fans, Etc. — Bulb and fern pans. The Keller Pottery Co., 213-223 Pearl St., Norris- town. Pa. Cane Stakes — Standard grade, 6 to 8 ft. Prices: Chicago, 75c per 100; 300 for $1.60; $4.60 per 1,000; $11.50 for 3,000; New York, $1 per 100; 300 for $2.25; $6 per 1,000; festra heavy, 9 to 12 ft., Chicago only, $1.25 per 100; 250 for $2; $7 per 1,000; pipe stems, light, 6 ft., Chicago only, 50c per 100; 250 for 90c; $3.25 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Coal — Florists' specials: "Kiukaid" Hocking, Kanawha Splint, lower vein Brazil Block, gen- uine smokeless Pocahontas, Sullivan County Indiana Lump, Globe Coal Co., 1560-1570 Old Colony Bldg.. Chicago. Cut Flower Boxes — Cut flower boxes, water- proof, corner lock style. No charge for print- ing on orders above 250 boxes. Livingston Seed Co.. Columbus. O. Cut Flower Boxes — Folding cut flower boxes. Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Fertilizer — Blatchford's Plant Grower and Land Renovator, $2.75 per 100 lbs. Blateh- ford's Calf Meal Co.. Waukegan, 111. Fertilizer — Pure sheep manure; dried, pul- verized and unpulverized. Montana Fertilizer Co., Elgin, 111. Engraving — Best engravings and lllustrationa of every description for catalogues. Send for estimates. Globe Eng. & Elec. Co., 427 Dear- born St., Chicago. Fertilizers — Thompson's vine, plant and vege- table manure, also special chrysanthemum and top dressing manure, plant foods and stimu- lants. Wm. Thompson & Sons, Ltd., Cloven- fords. Scotland. Flower Pots — Strong, smooth, porous. Ionia Pottery Co., Iowa, Mich. •_ Fumigating Supplies — Vaporizing pans for to- bacco extracts. Improved. Diller, Caskey & Co., 6tb and Berk Sts.. Philadelphia. " Fumigating Supplies — Tobacco dust for fumi- gating. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., 81 Pine St.. New York. Greens — Hardy cut ferns, 6Uc per 1,000; Christmas trees, baled spruce, sphagnum moss, etc. L. B. Brague. Hinsdale, Mass. Greens — Evergreens, galas, leucothoe, mosses, etc. The Kervan Co.. 20 W. 27th St., N. Y. Greens — Evergreens, fancy and dagger ferns, bronze and green galas. George Cotsonas & Co., 45 W. 2Uth St.. New York. Greens — Specialties; galax leaves, ferns and leucothoe sprays, holly. Princess pine; all kinds of evergreens. Galax leaves, $1 per 1,000. N. LeCakes & Co.. 53 W. 2Sth St., New York. Greens — New decorative gieeus, the branches of huckleberry tree, $2.5u per case. New crop hardy ferns; fancy, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger, $1 per 1,000. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co., Ever- green, Ala. Greens — Southern wild smilax and florists' hardy decorative supplies. E. A. Beaven, Bver- green, Ala. Greens — Hardy cut fancy or dagger ferns, 50c per 1,000; sphagnum moss, 50c per bbl. ; laurel roping, $4 per 100 yds. Thos. Collins, Hinsdale, Mass. Greens — Dagger and fancy ferns; bronze and green galax, laurel festooning, green and sphagnum moss, ivy leaves, Sprengerl, aspara- gus, leucothoe sprays. Henry M, Robinson Co., 8-11 Province St.. Boston. Greens — Ferns, 50c per 1,000; galax bronze or green, 75c per 1,000; laurel festooning, 4, 5 and 6c per yd.; branch laurel, 35c per bundle; princess pine by lb., for festooning. Crowl Fern Co., Millington, Mass. Greens — Asparagus plumosus nanus strings, 50c each. W. H. Elliott. Brighton, Mass. Guano — Pure Ichthemlc guano; tins at 6d., Is., 2s. 6d.; 14-lb. bag, 4s. 6d.; 28 lbs., 7s. 6d.: 56 lbs.. 12s. 6d.; 100 lbs., 20s. Carriage paid. Wm. Colchester & Co., Ipswich, Eng. Guano — Lobos Peruvian guano, 5 lbs., 30c; 10 lbs., 50c; 25 lbs., $1; 100 lbs., $3. Vaughan'B Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Horn Shavings — Price 5 lbs., 25c; 10 lbs., 45c; 25 lbs., 90c; 100 lbs., $3. Vaughan'B Seed Store, Chicago and New York. . Hose — Non-Kinkable; prices, % or i^-ln. : 1 to 24 feet, 18c per ft.; 25-49 ft., 17c per ft.; 50-99 ft., 16c per ft.; 100-400 ft., 15M!C per ft. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Hose — Hose in quantity. Chicago House Wrecking Co.. W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Hcse — "Bull Frog" brand, ^-in. and %-in. Toledo Rubber Co.. Toledo. 0. Hose — New, %-in., 7%c per foot; %-iu., not guaranteed, 4%c per foot. Metropolitan Mate- rial Co., 1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Hcse Mender — The Cooper, for ^ or %-in. hose, 8c; 4 for 25c; doz., 75c; by mail 90c; for 1-in. hose, each 10c; doz., $1. Vaughan'B Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Insecticide — Tobacco paper or liquid; prices, paper, 24 sheets, 75c, 144 sheets, $3.50, 288 sheets, $6.50; liquid, $10.50 per gal., $5.50 per y^ gal., pint, $1.50, M. pint, 60c. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co.. Louisville. Ky. Insecticide — Rose leaf insecticide. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. Insecticides — NlUoteen, non-injurious, for fum- igating or spraying. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis. Mo. Lawn Mower — The Clipper lawn mower. No. 1. 12-in.. $5; No. 2, 15-ln., $6; No. 3, IS-in., $7; No. 4, 21-in., $8. Draft, money order or reg. letter. Clipper Lawn Mower Co.. Dixon. 111. Mastica — For glazing greenhouses. F. 0. Pierce Co., 170 Fulton St., New York. Mastica — For glazing greenhouses, $1.25 per gal.; 6 gals.. $7; 10 gals., $11.25; 22 gals., $23.40. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Metal Designs — Send for prices. A. Hermann, 404-12 E. 34th St., New York. Nitrate of Soda— Ten lbs., 50c; 25 lbs.. $1; 100 lbs., $3.50; 200 lbs., $6.50. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Paris Green— One-half lb., 15c; 1 lb., 25c; 5 lbs., $1.10; 14 lbs., $2.65; 100 lbs., $18. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Plant Stakes — Galvanized steel wire, 1^ ft., 45c per 100; $3.50 per 1,000; 2 ft., 55c per 100; $4 per 1,000; 2^ ft., 65c per 100; $5 per 1,000; 3 ft., 85c per 100; $6 per 1.000; 2,y2 ft., $1 per 100; $8 per 1,000; 4 ft., $1.15 pei- 100; $9 per 1,000; 5 ft., $1.30 per 100; $11.50 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, .Chl- eago and New York. Pots — Syracuse red pots. Syracuse Pottery Co.. Syracuse, N. Y. Pots — Standard pots, which for streugth and porosity combined are best on market. A. F. Kohr. 1521-23 N. Leavitt St., Chicago. Pots — Red standards, full size, and wide bot- toms. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., 490 Howard St.. Detroit. Mich. Pots — Red standard; azalea pots. The Keller Pottery Co.. 213-223 Pearl St.. Norrlstown. Pa. Pots — Before buying, write for prizes. Geo. Keller & Son, 361-63 Herndon St., near Wright- wood^ Pots — Red pots. Sample pot and price list on application. C. C. PoUworth Co. , Milwaukee, Wis. Pots — Red standard. Paducah Pottery, Padu- cah, Ky. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it igos^ The American Florist. 153 Pots — standard flower pots. We can save you money. W. H. Ernest, 2Stli and M Sts., Wash- iugton. D. C. Pots — Standard flower pots. Tbe Whilldiu Pottery Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; Jersey City, N. J. ; Long Island City, N. Y. Pots— Pots of all kinds. A. H, Hews & Co., No. Cambridge, Mass.; Long Island City, N. Y. Printing — Regan Printing House; large runs of catalogues our specialty. Write for figures. Regan Printing House. 89-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. ^_^__^_^ Putty Bulb— ScoUay's, 75c each; 3 for ?2.15; doz., $8.50. Vanghan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Raffia — Samples free if you mention the Aifierican Florist. Large^ifcortment of colors. R. H. Comey Co., Camden. N. J. Ribbon — Ribbon specialists. M. Rice & Co., 1220 Race St.. Philadelphia. Seed Cases — Heller's mice proof seed cases. Heller & Co.. Montclair, N. J. Sheep Manure — Price, f. o. b. Chicago, 25 lbs., 35c; 5D lbs., 60c; 100 lbs., $1; 500 lbs., S4; 1,000 lbs., $7.50; 2,000 lbs., $14; f. o. b. New York, 25 lbs., 45c; 50 lbs., 75c; 100 lbs., $1.50; 500 lbs., $6; 1,000 lbs., $11; 2,000 lbs., $21. Vanghan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Slug Shot — Hammond's, 5 lbs., 30c; 25-50 lbs., 4%c per lb., $9 per bbl. of 235 lbs. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Sphagnum Moss — F. o. b. Chicago, $1 per bale; 6 for $5; 12 for $9; f. o. b. New York, $1.50 per bale; 6 for $6.50. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Stake Fastener — Cort'a . stake fastener, spring wire. Aug. Corts & Son, Wyncote, Pa. Supplies — Colored and natural immortelles. Hermitte. Lemoyne & Co. Ollioules, France. Supplies — Hose, hose valves and steamfitting tools. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Supplies — Seed pans, standard flower pots, cylinders for cut flowers, hanging baskets, lawn vases, etc. Hilfinger Bros. Pottery, Ft. Edward, N. Y. Supplies — Tin foil, cut wire, corrugated boxes, folding boxes, all kinds letters, wire designs, cycas leaves, ribbons, etc. Henry M. RoBin- son & Co., 8-11 Province St.. Boston, Mass. Supplies — Florists' wire designs and supplies. Emil Steffens, 335 E. 21st St., New York. Supplies — Importers and manufacturers of flo- rists' supplies. L. Baumann & Co., 78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Supplies — Plant stands, flower pot handles, emblems, etc., W. C. Kriek, 1164-GG Greene Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Supplies — Full line of florists' supplies. J. Stern & Co., 1928 Germantown Ave., Philadel- phia^ Supplies — Importers and manufacturers of flo- rists' supplies. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St.. New York. Supplies — Manufacturers and Importers. M. Rice & Co.. 1220 Race St., Philadelphia. Pa. Supplies — Importers, jobbers, manufacturers of florists' supplies; western leaders. C. C. Poll- worth Co., Milwaukee. Wis. Supplies — Makers of wire designs and florists' supplies. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Supplies — Cape flower, cycas leaves, metal designs, and all florists' supplies. A. Hermann, 412 E. 34tb St.. New York. Tobacco Dust— Five lbs., 25c; 10 lbs., 40c; 100 lbs., $2.25. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and Ne w York. Tobacco Soap — Sulpho tobacco soap, %-lb. box, 20c; doz., $2. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Toothpicks, Wired— $1.50 per 10.000. $6.25 per 50.000. W. J. Cowee, Mfr.. Berlin, N. Y. Weedkiller — "Eureka" weed killer, large size tin, 75c each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New Y ork. Whale Oil Soap — 15c per lb.; 2 lbs,, 25c; 6 lbs., 50c. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Wire Supports — Model extension carnation sup- ports, galvanized wire rose stakes, tying wires, single and dbl. pot hangers. Igoe Bros., 226 N. 9th St., Brooklyn. N. Y. Wire Work— E. H. Hunt, 76-78 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Wire Work — None made as good at our prlcps. C. C. Poll worth Co.. Mllwankee. Wis. Construction Materials, Boilers, Etc. Boilers — Heating and ventilating apparatus of all kinds. Burnham-HItchlngs-Pierson Co., 1133 Broadway, New .York. Boileis — Gurney heaters, heat by steam or hot water. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., Ill 5th Ave,, N. Y.; 74 Franklin St., Boston. Boilers — For greenhouse heating. The Green- house Co., Kearney Ave., Jersey City, N. J. ' Boilers — Improved greenhouse boilers, made of best material, shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Kroeschell Bros, Co., 45 Erie St., Chicago. Boiieis — Pipes and fittings. Metropolitan Ma- terial Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brook- lyn. N. Y. Boilers — And heating apparatus. Johnston Heating Co.. St. James Bldg., New York. Boileis — Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brook- lyn. N. Y. Boilers — Furman boilers. Particularly well adapted for greenhouse heating. The Heren- deen Mfg. Co.. Dept. Am.. Geneva, N. Y. Boilers — Water tube steam boiler. King Con- struction Co.. N. Tonawanda. New York. Boilers — 250 Horizontal tubular boilers; 50 greenhouse heaters. Chicago House Wrecking Co.. W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Boilers — Boilers of high grade for green- houses. Steam and hot water. Giblln & Co., Utica, N. Y. Boiler Tuings — All sizes from 2 to 6-In. Chi- cago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts.. Chicago. Building Material — New and second-hand gulf cypress greenhouse lumber; hotbed sash. Met- ropolitan Material Co.. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Building Material — Cypress sash bars; green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 412-22 Haw- thorne^ Building Material — Cypress is far more dur- able than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men furnished to superintend erec- tion when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston, Mass. Building Material — Of all descriptions, cold frames, hot-bed sash, etc. Burnham-Hitchlngs- PiersoD Co., 1133 Broadway. New York. Building Material — Lumber for greenhouse benches. Ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, floor- ing, white cedar posts, etc. We are in special position to furnish "Pecky Cypress"; everything in pine and hemlock building lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., cor. Weed St. and Haw- thorne, Chicago. ■ Building Material — Cypress sash bars, Ten- nessee red cedar posts, pecky cypress benches, hotbed sash and frames, ventilating apparatus, pipe, fittings, and all supplies needed In new or reconstruction work. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St., Chicago. Building Material — Greenhouse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- ington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 615-21 Shef- field Ave., Chicago. Building Material — Gulf cypress greenhouse material. Hotbed sash. We furnish everything for building. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flush- ing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Building Material — Write for prices on Gulf cypress building material. Metropolitan Ma- terial Co., 1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Building Material — Our designs embody best features greenhouse construction; best grade gulf cypress used. Red cedar posts, Iron fit- tings, hotbed sash. Lockland Lumber Co., Lock- land, O. Building Material — 100,000.000 feet of lum- ber of every kind; large quantity of sash, glazed with i^-inch ribbed glass. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Construction Material — Cypress sash bars. Iron and wood frame beds and benches, hotbed sash and frames. The Greenhouse Co., Kearney Ave.. Jersey City. N. J. Glass — Window glass. Greenhouse glass a specialty. H. M. Hooker Co., 59 W. Randolph St.. Chicago. (iiasa — French and American "White Rose" brand. Stenzel Glass Co.. 2 Hudson St., New York; 101 Portland St., Boston. Glass — Good brands, quick shipments, large stock. Sharp, Partridge & Co., 22d St. and Union Place, Chicago. Glass — Glass at wholesale. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1.305-73 Flushing Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Glass — Tank window glass. Hothouse glass a specialty. D. 0. Cunningham Glass Co., Pittsburg. Pa. Glass — Phite and window glass. Greenhouse glass a speciality. Sprague-Smlth Co.. 2u5 Ran- dolph St.. Chicnpo. Glass^Greenhouse glass. Metropolitan Ma- terial Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brook- lyn. N. Y. ^ Glass — Importers and jobbers; greenhouse glass a specialty. Window glass. James H. Rice Co., 80-82 Wabash Ave., 34-40 S. Water St.. Chlrago. Glass — One million sq. ft. % to %-In., ribbed roofing glass. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Glass — Glazing points, glass menders, etc. C. C. PoUworth Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Glass Repair Clamp — Peerless glass repair clamps. Box of 150, $1. Alexander Elokner, Wauwatosa. Wis. Glazing Points — See the point? Holds glass firmly. Peerless glazing points are the best. No rights or lefts. Box of 1,000 points, 75c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Glazing Points— Vaughan's Perfection, 1,00U 55c; by mail, 70c; lots of 5,000 by express. 50c per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Glazing Putty — Twemlow's Old English, $1.25 per gal.. 5 gals., $5.50. Vaughan's- Seed Store, Chicago and New York. ■ Greenhouse Construction — Eureka greenhouse the best and lowest in price. All houses erected at factory and shipped to purchaser with blue prints, photographs and plain directions so any person can put up. Dillon Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Bloomsburg, Pa. Gutters — New duplex gutter, only drip proof gutter on the market. E. Hippard, Youngs- town. Ohio. Gutters — Garland's gutters will keep snow and ice off your glass. A sample of our gutter Is on exhibition at Chicago Flower Growers* Market. Geo. M. Garland. Pes Plalnes. 111. Gutters — Jennings improved iron gutters. Dil- ler, Caskey & Co., Sixth and Berk Sts., Phila- delphia^^ Iron Fittings, Etc. — Send for prices. Lockland Lumber Co.. Lockland. O. ■Iron Fittings — Patent iron bench fittings and roof supporters. Diller, Caskey & Co., 6t'ii and Berk Sts.. Philadelphia. Paint, Putty, Etc. — The Jas. H. Rice Co., 80-S2 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Paint, Putty, Etc.— H. M. Hooker Co., 59 W. Rnndolph St.. Chicago. Pipe, Iron Fittings, Etc. — Galvanized Iron sash hinges, screw eyes, screw hooks, U bolts, galvanized turn buckles and wire. Fittings for purlin and ridge supports. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St., Chicago. Pipe — Wrought Iron pipe, all sizes from %- in. to 14-in. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts.. Chicago. Pipe — Wrought iron pipe, all sizes from %- In. to 14-in. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35tb and Iron Sts.. Chicago. Pipe — Fittings and valves. The Greenhouse Co.. KcHrney Ave.. Jersey City. N. J. Pipes and Iron Fittings — S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, New York. Pumping Engines — Two streams of water for 1 hour cost 2 cents If you use a Standard pumping engine. The Standard Pump & En- glne Co.. Cleveland. O. Steam Traps — The Standsird return steam trap has no equal for Its simplicity of working. E. Hli)pard. Youngat"wn. Ohio. Steam Traps — Morehead traps insure free cir- culation in colls. Save fuel. American Blower Co.. Detroit. Mich. Ventilating Apparatus — Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flush- Ing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ventilators — The New Departure ventilating appliance, cheapest and best. If you doubt, try it and be convinced. J. D. Carmody, Evans- vllle. Ind. Ventilating Apparatus — Send for circulars. Diller. Caskey & Co., cor. 6th and Berk Sts., P hiladelphia. Ventilators — The Standard ventilating machin- ery; original machine with self-oiling cups; most powerful, least complicated, very com- pact. E. Hippard. Youngstown. O. Ventilators — Hand ventilators, etc. The King Construction Co.. N. Tonawanda, N. Y. Ventilators — Ventilating apparatus. Metro- pclitan Material Co.. 139S-140S Metropolitan Ave.. Bronklyn. N. Y. Ventilators — Evans' Improved Challenge ven- tilating apparatus. Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond. Ind. Watering System — The WIttbold Patent Watering System. Waterln" or syringing. Louis Wittbold, 1708 N. Halsted St., Chicago. Make Your Want Known If you want to get rid of it, A want advertisement in the AMERICAN FLORIST will do what you want Try it now. Back of every ad is a real want, so it pays to answer them. : : : : : If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 154 The American Florist. Aug, 12, DON'T WASK Printed Matter and Postage. HE American Florist Company's Directory saves many times its price to every one who catalogues or circu- larizes even a small part of the trade. Fully revised to date of publication, it puts the mail only to live names, avoiding waste of postage and printed matter, time and labor. Contains 452 pages, lists of Florists, Seedsmen and Nur- serymen of the United States and Canada by states and towns, also alphabetically; firms that issue catalogues, foreign mer- chants, horticultural societies and much other up-to-date infor- mation which makes it a reference book of daily utility wherever a wholesale trade is done. Sent postpaid at $2.00 a copy by the publishers. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn St. CHICAGO, - ILUMOIS. lli ^ WI'E^miD A N l^ -ii^ \,^^/ Mmerica is "the Prow of the UessbI; thBra may ie morB cnmfnrt Rmidships, but we are the Mrst to .touch Unknown Seas,' Vol. XXV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 19, ipos. No. 898 ^Ite JliMf Rliil ipiL®lS9if TWENTY-FIBST YEAR. Copyright 1905, by American .Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published evert Saturday bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn St.. Chicaito. Eastern Office: 429 Sixth Ave.. New York. Subscription, Sl.OO a year. To Europe, $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Volumes hall-yearly from August, 1901. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officebs— J. C. Vauqhan, Chicago, president; J. R. Fbebman, Washington, D. C, vice-presi- dent; "Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Room 11, Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Beattt, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., March, 1906. Ales Momtgomert, Natiok, Mass., president; Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass., secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Boston, 1906. Peter Fisher, Ellis. Mass., president; Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. , secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition, Philadel- phia, Pa., November, 1905. Fred. H. Lemon, Richmond, Ind., secretary. Ready Reference Advertising Pages 203 to 207. THE WASHINGTON CONVENTION. NEXT CONVENTION, DAYTON, OHIO. National Flower Show and Spring Meeting, Boston, March, 1906. OFFICERS FOR 1906. President, W. F. Hasting, Buffalo, N. Y. Vlce-Pres., H. M. Altick, Dayton, O. Sec'y, W. J. Stewart, Boston, Mass. Treas., H. B. Beatty, Oil City, Pa. The twenty-first annual convention of the Society of American Florists opened on Tuesday, August 15, under condi- tions highly gratifying to the society and the trade in general. The exhibition was unusually large in scope and required the combined floor space afforded by_ the national rifles armory and Masonic temple, both buildings being in the immediate neigh- borhood of the convention hall. Super- intendent George H. Cooke and his corps of assistants made perfect arrange- ments for the exhibition and by the hour set for the first meeting practically all the exhibits were complete. The exhibits were extensive in char- acter and highly pleasing to the visitors, both as regards variety and arrange- ment. The novelties in the way of florists' supplies shown were numerous and reflected much credit on the exhib- itors, while plantmen showed laudable enterprise in the presentation of their different lines. The weather was warm but pleasant, typical summer weather for Washing- ton, and no worse than that experienced in many cities farther north. At 3 o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, when ex-President W. F. Gude called the convention to order, the floor of Carroll hall where the business sessions were held was completely filled, and much interest was taken in the proceedings. Mr. Gude said: "As president of the Washington Flo- rists' Club I do not stand here to make you a lengthy address, but simply to assure you that the promises made you in St. Louis a year ago are borne out to the letter, and I leave you to judge of this by the time Saturday morning shall arrive. In making preparations for your convention, we have organized a corps of willing workers, but no one has been more prominent among them than my worthy predecessor, J. R. Free- man, your vice-president, whom I now present." Vice-President Freeman then spoke as follows : "I must express my sense of gratitude for the generosity of your votes in St. Louis. You took me on credit on the representations made by my friends and brother florists in Wash- ington. A young lecturer once said to a friend: T do not believe it possible for me to fill this hall with my voice,' and the friend replied: T expect you to empty it.' I have the honor to intro- duce to you the Hon. H. B. F. McFar- land, president of the board of commis- sioners. District of Columbia, who will welcome you in befitting language." Mr. McFarland spoke as follows: "I am highly privileged in being allowedto greet you in the name of the executive government of the national capital and all good people of the district. They, have known of your coming for some days and have been looking forward with great pleasure to seeing you and the exhibits which are to be made in connection with this convention; and they profoundly hope that the success of your convention here thirteen years ago may be repeated at this time, and that you may decide after visiting Wash- ington once more that you will come here at least once a year. You might hold a winter session somewhere else, but you will never find a summer resort cooler or more delightful than this city in August. We welcome you as min- isters of beauty, to this, the capital of beauty. We rejoice that you are cele- brating here your twenty-first birthday in your national capital, whose flowers and trees, plants and lawns, are as fresh as spring on this August day. They have a welcome for you which we cannot give, and which you can- appreciate better than other men and women. This is the birthplace, I am told, of the American Beauty rose, the most perfect of flowers, and it is the home of the father of your charter. 156 The American Florist. Aug. ig, You are represented here in Washing- ton permanently by some of the best of our citizens. Flowers are our common language where words will not do. Far more expressive than any words, they speak with gracious sympathy alike in joy and sorrow. What memories of birthdays and death days; of weddings, triumphs and trials; of loved ones scat- tered all over the earth; of those who have gone to the better country, a sim- ple flower brings to our mind. What an inextinguishable debt all of us owe you for that most precious wealth of love which flowers have expressed to us on every important occasion of our lives. No wonder that here above all places we have more of beauty than in the commercial and manufacturing cen- ters; here also all Americans ought to feel at home. You have waiting for you a very special welcome. We know we can count on you to stand with us for the embellishment of our national capi- tal, for it is beloved by you, as well as by us who live here all the year round. Mr. Whelan, head gardener at Mount Vernon, where George Washington made beauty grow, has made it possible for us to present to your society a gavel made from magnolias planted by George Washington and Lafayette, and which still live to connect us with them. What more fitting symbol can be given of the rtiemory of the father of his country and his friend and comrade-in-arms, the only ally the United States ever had, and who said, 'When I heard of your cause my heart enlisted.' It is my great pleasure to present to you with this gavel the wdcome of every good citi- zen of the District of Columbia, and to express the hope that your visit may be most pleasant and most profitable." Vice-President Freeman then intro- duced Assistant Secretary Hayes of the Department of Agriculture, who ad- dressed the meeting in place of the Hon. James Wilson, the secretary, who was to have spoken, but who had been called to Chicago on important business. Mr. Hayes spoke as follows: "I want first to do what I know Secretary Wilson would have done had he been here; welcome you most heartily to the Department of Agriculture, and to invite you to inspect the work of the Bureau of Plant Industry and get acquainted with Prof. Galloway and the younger men and women who are engaging in the work. These young people, trained under Secretary Wilson, are to make their mark, and in the future florists will be proud of them." He outlined the work of the department, stating that those engaged in it were working out a scientific system of plant improvement and those from whom they once sought information were now in turn seeking it from them. J. A. Valentine, of Denver, was then introduced and responded to the address of welcome in a few well chosen remarks. Mr. Freeman next introduced President J. C. Vaughan, who took the gavel amid much applause. Mr. Vaughan prefaced his presidential address with a few remarks, complimenting the soci- ety on the very good attendance at the convention. President Vaughan's Address. At this twenty-first convention and in the presence of many who were with us in 1885 a story well worth hearing cJould be told of what we have accom- plished. This story of earnest work by many, on many lines which made our society a remarkable one in the first few years of its history, should some day be written for us. But as your presi- dent, I have too large a conception of our future to devote the time, which your custom gives me, to a backward view. If we made a wonderful advance in the first five years of our existence, what may not our younger members accomplish in the five years which begin to-day? OUR OPPORTUNITY. There never was a time in our his- tory when opportunities for exploiting our business were greater than to-day; never a time when the public was so eagerly interested in horticulture and floriculture; never a time when there were so many patrons of floriculture. Nor is this interest a narrow one. It considers the use of horticulture beyond the decoration of private grounds and is alive to its uses in all public ways. Therefore, I shall emphasize first those lines on which we can work indi- vidually and as a body. The individual in his own neighborhood, club, city or state; our society, among clubs, nation- ally. H. M. Altick. Vice-president-elect of the S. A. F. INCREASING DEMAND FOR PLANTS. President James Dean said in 1892 : Our advance as a society must be commensurate with and excel the advance of florlcultXire, which, during the past twenty years has been phe- nomenal. The trade has now assumed colossal proportions in America. The efforts of our members have brought floriculture to-day to be a leading in- dustry of the country. How true then, and how true to-day. We have made wonderful progress in caring for the _ advance of floriculture on cut flower lines. The production of flowers to meet the public demand has been far beyond the expectations of the most sanguine. With few exceptions, in all states of the Union, our members seem to be keeping pace with this growth. But there has grown up within the past three or four years, and more especially within the last year or two an unusual and geh- ei"al interest in plants. Not that the use of cut flowers has lessened, but the puljlic has decided to have horticultural homes, to live among plants, shrubs and trees. This is the demand we must care for to-day or we will not come into our own. The public rightfully expects this of us and will reward us with a liberal patronage. I am not sure that we appre- ciate this as fully as we should. Vice-President Theodore Wirth, superintendent of Hartford, Conn., parks, gives us earnest advice in his state report of 1904: The cultivation of the taste for flow- ers and decorations has become univer- sal. But yet a small percentage of the commercial florists of to-day, both growers and dealers, are ready and prepared to take advantage of the de- mand stimulated and created through same to their benefit. Hundreds of visitors to our parks want to know where they can procure that or the other plant, all easily grown and adapt- ed to our climate, and when they are given, the addresses of our florists they come back and say that those florists don't grow them and don't know them. - If the local florists would aim to keep . step with the times by growing such novelties as are proven to be meritori- ous introductions and which the public ,want,. they would to their own advan- tage secure a home trade in place of forcing same into the hands of unscrup- ulous, swindling, fake drummers, that go around the country collecting good money for false, worthless goods. OUR ART IN PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. A large section of civic improvement work now depends upon the use of our products. Our art is most applicable and available for this purpose. It is used in streets, parks, vacant lots, chil- dren's play-grounds, etc. The awakened public interest in horticulture has increased the demand for our aid broadly in this direction. This is our great good fortune and is our oppor- tunity. This favor shown to our pro- fession by our best citizens should be our inspiration. It should cause every florist to join or lead all movements for civic improvement work which have in their scope the use of horticultural products, not for pecuniary advantages that may come directly or indirectly, but for the better reasons that horticul- turists can handle such matters intelli- gently and efficiently, and because they can not aff^ord to allow any other class of their fellow-citizens to precede them in applying their art to the betterment of mankind. If they have noble opoor- tunities in their chosen pursuit let them be foremost in putting them into prac- tice. iri-"i«ii*in BEGIN IMPROVEMENTS AT HOME. J. Horace McFarland, president of the American Civic Association, writes: The Society of American Florists at the Washington convention should co- operate with our association by asking its members to clean up, and develop their own places as examples to the communities In which they live. Call- ing to mind the various floral establish- ments you have seen, you will remem- ber that many are dirty and unkempt. Sometimes there is a little ornamental front gate and show greenhouse, back of which is an ill-looking potting shed banked up with rubbish of various kinds. Thus have the florists them- selves by dirt and disorder often belied their own profession as beautiflers and decorators. The platform of the Amer- ican Civic Association Is "a more beau- tiful America," and there should be no people in all the country who are so much in line from a business standpoint as those connected with the horticul- tural trade. Many of us can confirm with regret Mr. McFarland's words. There is much for us to do in this direction. We must not only clean up, repair, and paint, but we must burn or bury the rubbish, and we must do more. We must have room for perennials and shrubbery as well as /poj. The American Florist. 157 bedding plants in and around our estab- lishments; we must have varied and beautiful window boxes and plants in tubs. These groups of shrubbery, these boxes and potted plants not only deco- rate our surroundings and make them examples, but from all of these, sales may be continually made and the stock continually replaced. Thus instead of making our betterments an expense we make them a source of added income. President Lonsdale in 1895 on this line said to you : The florists' , business is something more than the cut flower trade. There is the beautifying of gardens and grounds, much of which comes under the care and suggestion of florists and gardeners. But the first thing every wideawalce florist will do is to beautify his own home and surroundings. It is positively necessary for us. to have ex- amples of everything that is good and grown in the most attractive and best possible manner if we would have the desired effect on our surrounding neigh- borhood. THE PRESS A GREAT AID. You have all seen the increasing space given to horticulture in the public press. The ablest editors of our metropolitan Sunday papers are alive to the public interest in gardening and not only buy syndicate sheets of horticultural news but employ able writers on special sub- jects. They are more than ready to re- ceive reliable information of this class. They will gladly print free of charge all gardening news and cultural infor- mation we will supply them and such articles could be made of great general good to our trade everywhere. I find that President Lonsdale in 1895 recommended a press bureau to be at- tached to the local societies to supply monthly, weekly and daily journals with reliable news and cultural notes. A bureau once established would immedi- ately become authoritative on these questions and would rid us of the exag- gerated statements now freely circulated in irresponsible journals, often of such a nature as to make our best people skeptical regarding all horticultural news. NATIONAL COUNCIL OF HORTICULTURE. This society is asked to be one of six or eight societies to contribute to- ward carrying forward the work of floriculture in a National Council of Horticulture, whose objects are stated as follows : To. fraternize and concrete the horti- cultural interests of North America. To consider the questions of public policy and demonstration which are common to these organizations. To act as a bureau of publicity in the interests of reliable information per- taining to horticulture in its broadest sense. It is expected that the nurserymen, seedsmen, pomologists and other socie- ties will co-operate. I suggest the appointment of a com- mittee to confer with the council, with power to co-operate if in their judg- ment the plan is practical and advisable. EXHIBITIONS THE GREAT UPLIFTERS. President John N. May said August 20, 1889, at Buffalo: We should do all we can to advance and extend public exhibitions. They are npt only educators of florists but of the whole public at large. As workmen we must keep abreast of the times and the best possible opportunity for us to do so is to meet and freely discuss all mat- ters of interest. . President Robert Craig said at Chi- cago in .1887: When an exhibition is attempted, every .gardener and florist iil the neigh- borhpod should, as a matter of personal pride and duty, do his part in the work. If is often complained that the public WILLIAM F. KASTING. President-elect Society of American Florists. does not sufficiently appreciate the floral shows. Is it not because they are so frequently unworthy? If we open to the people a good show, we can depend upon moral and financial support. With the recent great awakening of public interest in floriculture we have all seen the tendency of the promoters of various charitable and other enter- prises to make prominent the floral sections of their bazaars, or even to insti- tute, on behalf of some worthy society or charity,_a so-called flower show. This tendency is particularly noticeable in California and there is need of empha- sizing President Craig's counsel of 1887. Should it not be the duty of every local florist or gardener wherever an exhibi- tion is attempted under the banner of a flower show, to come forward and in- sist that the affair be a creditable one, since we all know that every exhibition of this kind, if poorly carried on, is a direct reflection on every local mem- ber of our profession. We are, in the public mind, held responsible. It fol- lows, therefore, that we must take hold and have it properly exploited, or de- ferred until such time as it can be cred- itably carried out. Otherwise, future exhibitions in the same locality, uiider- taken by our craft and with our best efforts, will be discredited by the pub- lic because of the fake shows which we have without protest allowed to be un- dertaken. HORTICULTURE IN THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS. At Boston, in 1890, President J._ M. Jordan said :' "No school of- recognized. ability to graduate a pupil should leave out of its curriculum books teaching the fundamental lessons in horticultui;e, and even our common schools should teach the rudiments of this art." In this connection Prof. J. F. CoweH in 189s wrote: I have been in position to watch from the beginning the efforts to establish "nature study" as a part of our public school curriculum. This teaching, which was taken up but a few years ago In our educational centers, is spreading rapidly, and one can see already some of the results. Not only have the chil- dren a better understanding of nature and her products, but by the methods employed in teaching they come to love the plants which they care for and to appreciate in some degree their value; the laws which govern their growth and the loss entailed by their destruc- tion. Now I believe that when these children come to be men and women we shall see flower lovers more abund- ant and garden makers more skillful than is generally the case now. Passing these important broad lines of our vvork in relation to the public, both as individuals and clubs or socie- ties, I now come to those matters which concern us directly as individual mem- bers of our society and as a society. ORGANIZATION A NECESSITY. At New York city August 21, 1888, President E. G. Hill said: The formation of florists' clubs at trade centers is of Inestimable value to every member of such club, doing away largely with trade jealousies and bringing our profession more promi- nently before the public. The value arid need of association is recognized lb 1-58 The American Florist. Aug. ig. all professions and in all lines of trade, and none need if more than we in our profession. Associated effort Incites our SBpirations, begets fellowship, pro- motes harmony, destroys ignorance, removes differences, prevents misun- derstandings and encourages trade. These are some of the fruits of asso- ciating together. Then let us renew omr fealty to this organization and seal anew our pledge to extend its useful- ness. This society stands publicly as the official head of North American florists and floral societies. It represents every individual and ought, rightfully, to rep- resent every floral organization. If vire do the public work in the present and future that we have done in the past, we may rightfully insist that at least two or more officials from every flor- ists' club and society should also be members of the S. A. F. If the S. A. F. is to secure uniform inspection laws, adjust postal matters, strive for equitable freight classifica- tions, for fair legislation to the direct and material benefit of all, it must not only have the support of membership fees, which is a trifle to the individual, but it must also have the working sup- port of many members. Florists' clubs and societies should send one or more public-spirited working delegates to our annual meetings, instructed as to the public aid which their club desires from us. The expenses of such delegates should be paid by the club. To secure the best results, these delegates should be present at our directors' winter meet- ing as well as at the annual session. GAEDENERS AS MEMBERS. In 1885 at our first meeting in Cin- cinati President John Thorpe said : "There is a great deal of untrodden ground for us to go over yet and where we can do much good, especially among gentlemen's gardeners and amateurs. • There are nearly 2,000 gardeners in the employ of gentlemen who are holding positions of trust and responsibility. These gardeners are always well in- formed, and would be of valuable aid to the society." At Chicago, in 1887, President Robert Craig said : The society has done wisely in not restricting its membership to any class, but has thrown open wide its doors to welcome all friends of the art. Its chief abject is to cultivate in the people of America a taste and love for plants and flowers, and it should endeavor to get Into its ranks not only all the commer- cial florists and those engaged in sup- plying their various wants, but should exert every effort to interest gardeners an public and private grounds. On this class much depends; to them is entrust- ed a great work in the advancement of horticultural taste, and if it be intelli- gently done they will, in the growing appreciation of the American public, Snd due encouragement. I have read many extracts showing the foresight of our officers along the lines of the gi^pwth of this society which we have seen developed, but only in the words quoted from President Thorpe and President Craig do we find even an intimation of the great help coming to our hands from the public and private gardeners. While we have all realized what wheel horses they have always been in most flower shows, we have not been prepared for the enormous in- crease in their numbers, nor have we realized that because of these increasing numbers, the great importance of their work, and the large expenditures of money under their direction, they must make themselves felt in our various dubs and societies. I wish to call attention to the fact that many of our strongest eafdeners and florists' clubs to-day from Massa- chusetts to California are dominated by live workers from public institutions and private estates. There are among them many who are able and ambitious and whose employers encourage participa- tion in everything that belongs to horti- culture. These brothers of ours are not only strong in clubs in our trade centers, but they are organized in smaller subur- ban towns where the membership is almost exclusively their own. The Society of American Florists must have their support. They must consider our society their national representative. They must be members and be repre- sented at its meetings. Our annual convention programme must contain matters of vital interest to them. Our auxiliary societies, which are main- tained by loyal members of this society, must consider the welfare of these gardeners and provide opportunities James 'Wilson, Secretary of the Department of Agriculture. for their co-operation in the rose, car- nation and chrysanthemum societies. The question mentioned elsewhere regarding favorable membership rates for club members in good standing must be carefully considered by your coinmit- tee with relation to these gardeners' clubs. The visits of our officials as suggested elsewhere will be heartily welcomed by those now active and the new ones constantly forming. Knowl- edge of the management and develop- ment of these clubs which our officials can supply will bind the new organiza- tions to us with strong and lasting tjes. The necessity of an official representa- tive of our society, whose whole time is thus occupied is best seen in this rapid- ly developing section of our affairs. SOCIETY WORK BETWEEN CONVENTIONS. The very life of the society lies in its membership, and recognizing that we are not growing as we should, or in proportion to the growth of horticul- ture, I offer the following suggestions that seem practical to me and worthy of the consideration of the committee which I believe should be appointed and which should report at an early ses- sion. ■ President Anthony said' in 1804 : The secretary should receive such compensation for his services as would enable him to devote his whole time to the interests of the society. There are innumerable ways in which a paid offi- cer could be of benefit to the society. We must have more time from one of our executive officers, presumably the secretary, and probably not less than six months of his time, that he may visit once or twice a year by appoint- ment, if possible, all horticultural societies, florists and gardeners' clubs, nearly all of which this society may rightfully represent in a national way. It is certain that such visits would not only bring to the society a larger fund from increased membership than would cover his additional salary, but further, such visits made in company with oth- er officials, state vice-presidents or mem- bers of our board of directors, would result in great good and enthusiasm to the societies themselves. The secretary could suggest the best methods of club work, could explain the forward movement of the S. A. F., on new or old lines, and could keep in close touch with the needs and opinions of the trade. On such occasions our membership could and would be in- creased. It being conceded that the greatest possibilities for increase in members and in interest in our society lie in the florists' clubs, I suggest for your con- sideration that members of these clubs in good standing be admitted to mem- bership in the S. A. F. at a reduced rate, the dues for such local clubs to be remitted by the secretary of these clubs not later than July I of each year. Your committee on closer relations at Pittsburg in 1895, Messrs. Esler, Hill and Beatty, recommended that the offi- cials of our society endeavor to arrange for the admission of florists' clubs and members of the Florists' Hail Associa- tion to the Society of American Florists by the payment of a certain gross sum which should entitle each member of these clubs and associations to a yearly membership in the society, said sum to be fixed annually. This is in line with my suggestions. It is worthy of your consideration that our society also admits all members in good standing of the carnation, rose, chrysanthemum, and other like societies at a reduced rate. As I believe the leading officials of these kindred societies are present to-day, our committee to consider these matters might be made large enough to include one of their representatives. Hear what President Wood said in igoo: Our members should be constantly thoughtful and active for the society in obtaining new members, soliciting every one who trades with them to become a member of the society, fol- lowing the example set by that distin- guished horticulturist, C. M. Hovey, of Boston, 'When he was trying to extend the Massachusetts Horticultural Soci- ety. He and his superintendent and clerks solicited every person who came to his nurseries or greenhouses to become a member of that society. In this manner I became a member at the age of 24. COLLEGE EDUCATION. This subject has been referred to a number of times in the history of our society and I can only repeat the con- clusion that our work should be done through some of the universities already established. The states of New York, Massachusetts, Michigan, Mis- souri, Indiana, Illinois, and probably others, contain universities which afford fairly good opportunities for horticul- tural education. ipos. The American Florist. ±59 CHICAGO CONVENTION PARTY AT THE BREITMEYER BUILDING, DETROIT, AUGUST 14, 1905. If the treasury of this society con- tained a somewhat larger permanent fund, or if some of its well-to-do mem- bers would combine and contribute to such a fund, the society might well endow a chair of practical floriculture in some of the already established col- leges or universities, or it might pro- vide for practical lectures to be given at certain times during the year at one or all of the above named universities. I would suggest that should you at this time see fit to appoint a committee to consider the subject of promoting the adoption of a text book on plant life in our primary schools, that this last ques- tion can well be left with the same committee. SOMETHING BESIDES BOOK LEARNING. John N. May said in 1899: It is a deplorable fact that many graduates from agricultural and horti- cultural institutions, although well versed in the theory, are lamentably deficient in practical experience. A vice-president of our society in a great horticultural center, himself a leader, says: "Our business is just at the dawn. Why, we haven't started." He said further: "I am sure you can do nothing better at Washington than try to inspire our young men. Say to them, foundation of success is honor, next patience, do your work well, do it a little better than the other fellow. Know that you can do some one thing, if only one. That is the first requisite. Let the young man be able to say defin- itely, I can do this." Of five agricultural college graduates tried by him, all failed. They were bred and trained away from the actual doing of the work. They were trying to di- rect working men to do. that which they themselves could not do well. BUILD ON RIGHT LINES. The awakened interest in floriculture means that many customers, and the best ones, are seeking information, the names of flowers and plants, how fftey grow, their care. You a;re looked "PO" as trained horticulturists. Your ability and willingness to supply information helps to lay a broad foundation for your business. There are, as you know, some shops bearing flotists' signs whose owners handle our produce simply as merchandise, without technical knowl- edge. They not only cannot tell the customer what he may wish to know, but they purposely mislead or exagger- ate. While such misinformation reacts mainly on themselves, the effect is bad for the trade generally. Chemically colored or distorted flowers are also to be avoided. You "magnify your office" by freely yet carefully dispensing this knowledge. You acquire a reputation among business men in your community by your ability to supply this informa- tion. Books of reference in horticulture at hand which the customer may look over at a convenient desk are a benefit ; books on gardening may be given out. The telling of how to do these things passes on to others and to your credit. A FIELD FOR WOMEN. President Norton said at Toronto: We should not forget the ladies! I would recommend they be given an opportunity to enter the business. Their correct taste and their aptitude for recognizing the beautiful in form and color make their services desirable as artists and designers, where harmony of color is so essential. There are many women to-day throughout the country who are doing a profitable business on their own account and there is room for many more in an occupation which is so appropriate and pleasant, and for which they are so admirably fitted in refinement and taste. While quite a percentage of our retail flower stores for many years have been owned or have been actively cared for by women, more recently they have taken up the work of house decoration. This is particularly the case in the Pacific coast cities where their business is of sufficient importance to require well equipped shops on good streets. There are further good opportunities in horticultural lines for women with busi- ness tact who are willing to take the time to equip themselves with a thor- ough horticultural education. Landscape gardening, for instance, is an . almost untried field for women, although there is no good reason why with training they should not make , it a' successful anl lucrative profession. TARIFF HARDSHIPS. Tbej;,^igh protective tariff on glass, floivermg bulbs -andplaitts has frequent- ly beeni complained of by many of our members, but without effect, and many of those who have labored hard for re- lief in former years have finally aban- doned the case as hopeless. I am glad to see at this time that help seems to be at hand. The continued enforcement of a high and arbitrary tariff, which in many cases causes annoying and vex- atious details for both seller and buyer, together with fines and arbitrarily increased valuations, have borne their natural fruit and various foreign coun- tries are meeting us more than half way with high tariff rates for merchandise which we have been selling^ liberally abroad. Further, they are placing duties as high as seventy-five per cent against goods received from countries whose known protective tariff is excessive, and are making the duties as low as fifteen per cent when the tariff of such coun- tries is moderate. This legislation is evidently aimed at the United States and the rnerchants' association of New York is alive to the dangers threatening our export trade and demands reciprocity treaties which will do justice to all countries. It would be well for our legislative committee to give all possible aid to such associations, that our own burdens may be lessened. At Detroit in i8gg, Patrick O'Mara,, chairman of your legislative commit- tee, recommended that specific duties be asked on plants and bulbs instead of the present system of ad valorem duties. He also recommended that our legislative committee act with other horticultural societies in these matters. POSTAL REFORM. For our members who print cata- logues and mail their wares, and their number and percentage is increasing, this is perhaps the most important national matter affecting us. It seems reasonable that the third and fourth class matter should be combined on a basis of one cent for two ounces. We should have a bulk rate per pound for catalogues without the per ounce weight limit 'which now compels us to trim each catalogue to an exact fraction, with no gain to the government. Lastly, we should have a trial of the parcels post. Many of those who have 160 The American Florist. Aug /p given the subject much study and who know its workings, are firm beh'evers in it and it certainly seems well worth while to give it a trial. Each member could write his congressmen concerning these reforms and could induce others to write also. We ought to encourage our legislative committee by pledging ourselves at this meeting to give such support. The seedsmen and nursery- men, the agricultural implement associa- tion, and other strong national associa- tions are with us. This is the time to act. STATE AID ON EXPERIMENT LINES. President Rudd said- in 1899: We are not as a class receiving from the experiment stations — institutions establislied and conducted with public funds, and for the public good — those benefits to which we are entitled. For this state of affairs no one is to blame but ourselves. We have neglected to make our wants known in an intelligent manner, and have not accepted grace- fully what little work has been done in our behalf. The state of Illinois expends from $10,000 to $20,000 per year on experi- mental work in horticulture, most of which has been applied to pomolgj'. Other states are no doubt following the same lines. Our local horticultural socie- ties may rightfully demand appropria- tions for experimental work in floricul- ture, or a share of the appropriations already made. The volume of our busi- ness and the amount of capital now invested in commercial floriculture entitle us to this consideration. Plant diseases, fertilizing experiments, storage of cut flowers, etc., need careful experi- mental work. THAT PERMANENT HOME. I do not find that the committee appointed to report on this subject ever reported. If as President Breitmeyer said at St. I^uis: "We should keep this idea alive even though its accom- plishment be far distant," we should perhaps have a standing committee to have this subject in hand. We can sure- ly do nothing without one. ARBITRATION. In 1898 your society established this department on recommendation of your executive committee. Their duty as stated at that time was to promote amicable adjustment of controversies between members when requested by interested parties to do so. The five members of this committee are to be appointed by the president and approved by the executive committee. If it is still your wish to carry forward this depart- ment as shown by your records, prob- ably it should be revived by a motion and a vote. A FLOWER SHOW. President Gude at Omaha in 1898 said: "You should let your light to shine before men that they may see your good works. If London can pro- duce monthly a great flower exhibition there is no reason why America could not have annually at some great metrop- olis a flower exposition wherein the whole country could join; and before concluding I trespass this suggestion upon you that steps be taken hefe at this meeting to carry out this idea." STATE VICE-PRESIDENTS. I urge upon state delegations to choose only members for state vice- presidents who are known to be work- ers in matters of this kind. The empty honor is of little value to him who receives it, while neglect of the society's interests is disastrous. OUR SPORTS. - - The present .division of time among the varied interests at the annual con- vention was brought about, after the most careful consideration. A liberal portion of the available hours has been given to our bowling and gun clubs. We must not disparage these features of our meeting. Those kindly spirits among us who are active in these recreations are generally rich in those elements of human nature which held to make life worth living. But it must be borne in mind that our organization convenes but once a year. Its existence depends on a certain amount of careful delibera- tion as a body. Questions vital to its advancerncnt are to be decided and to do this we require and must have the careful judgment of our best minds after frank discussion. That ability which can carry forward the various sports P. J. Hauswirth. ■ Director National Bowling Tournament. and interest our members in them we ask to be devoted also to the public sessions. Men prominent in our aflliliat- ed societies, the carnation, the chrysan- themum, the rose, the peony, can aid us in the same way. Then we in turn shall rally and interest ourselves in their gatherings. MERCHANDISING AT THE CONVENTION. The display of plants, florists' requi- sites, building models, heating and ven- tilating appliances and of the many articles of merchandise have always been a feature of these conventions and have always paid their way. But many of our commercial brothers, as well as some of our sporting friends, we must admit have not always honored our ses- sions with their presence or their busi- ness counsel, which we need. Now I hold that both those who lead in our recreations and those who solicit the attention of the large gathering of buy- ers here assembled, are in honor bound to attend these sessions of the society so necessary to carry it forward and without whose successful management there will be neither bowler, nor buyer, nor seller to be found. FOR THE GENERAL WELFARE. I must not close without paying tribute to those earnest and loyal men who have made and held together this body. Never was more patriotic work done in any cause. The locked doors were then opened; the wise lips un- sealed; the skilled hand directed the beginners. These earlier years illustrate the great success possible where all are actuated by a single purpose for the upbuilding of the organization itself. In those years our officials were selected from those who had made record for efficient and disinterest- ed service on behalf of the organization. In more recent years with the broaden- ing of our lines of work, and the' in- creasing number of enterprises which seem to place personal prestige before the general good of the society, we find apparently less whole-souled effort for the direct benefit of the organization, more inclination to criticism. We do not see the frank and open consulta- tion which we should have on all sub- jects with a willingness to leave the final settlement to the arbitration of the entire society. This tendency to inter- nal and factional differences, which those who promote are unwilling to exploit in public before the entire body of our members, is certainly to be regretted and I hope that at this session the voice of the convention will be heard placing loyalty , to the Society above all personal likes -or dislikes, all petty or private schemes. If there are those among us who deem our present line of work unwise and leading in a wrong direction, let them frankly bring forward such opin- ions in our sessions, that we may with a full and free interchange of views settle them amicably and be started for- ward again with that strong impetus of the earlier years of the organization. Treasurer Beatty's Report. The report of Treasurer H. B. Beatty,. Oil City, Pa., was then read, as follows : GENERAL FUND. The balance on hand January i, 1904, was $3,136.01. The receipts of the year were $2,756.43. The year's expenditures amounted to $2,969.37, leaving a cash balance on hand January I, 1905, of $2,923.07. From January i, 190S, to March 31, 1905, the receipts were $450 and the expenditures $177.33, leaving the cash balance on hand March 31 of $3,i9S-74. LIFE MEMBERSHIP FUND. In the life membership fund, the cash- balance on hand January i, 1904, was $2,328.04. Receipts of $491.92 during the year increased this to $2,819.96, balance January I, 1905. Receipts in 1905 up- to March 31 were $530, giving a balance on that date of $3,349.96, deposited in the Germania Savings Bank, of Pitts- burg, Pa. Secretary Stewart's Report. Secretary W. J. Stewart then pre- sented his annual report: Mr. President and Members. The records of your secretary's office dis- close a period unusually free from sen- sational incident in the year that has passed since we turned away from the glories of the great exposition and the allurements of the pike and said fare- well to the brethren of the World's Fair city, -whose untiring kindness had been- zgos. The American Florist. 161 so incessantly manifested during our stay with them. In the absence of more strenuous duties, the zeal of your officers has found expression in an earnest effort to promote wide-spread interest in this convention and exhibition and bring out the largest possible attendance from all quarters. The usual executive board meeting was held last April in this city. The pro- gramme which you have before you, differing in some degree from the type of those arranged for past conventions, was the outcome of a feeling that it would be wise to give attention at this time to topics of broad horticultural interest and to avail ourselves of the advantages presented in the co-operation of the United States Department of Agriculture so freely proifered by its able and courteous officials. One new feature which has excited much interest is the prize essay competition on which a report will be presented by the judges at the morning session of Wednesday. The statistics of the year are as fol- lows : The number of names on our published membership list for 1904 was 887, of which 783 were annual, and 104, life members. This included 118 annual and thirty-two life members who had been added or reinstated during the year. These 150 new names should be credited-to the various states as follows : Florida, Louisiana, New Jersey, Okla- homa, Rhode Island, Tennessee and West Virginia, one each ; Alabama, Cal- ifornia, Kentuclry, Maryland, Massa- chusetts, South Carolina, Wisconsin and Manitoba, two each; Colorado, Kansas, Minnesota and Texas, three each; Indi- ana, five; District of Columbia, seven; Pennsylvania, eight; Michigan, nine; Comiecticut, ten; New York, thirteen; Ohio, fifteen; Missouri, twenty-three; Illinois, twenty-five. The following-named members have been taken from us by death since our last meeting: W. A. Ingram, Manchester, N. H., August 20, 1904. C. B. Dorthick, Ionia, Mich., December 23, 1904. D. Newsham, New Orleans, La., Janu- ajy 16, 1905. Charles T. Siebert, Pittsburg, Pa., March 7, 1905. F. H. Beard, Detroit, Mich., March 20, 1905. A. Whiting, Hartford, Conn., May 5, 1905. W. S. Davis, Purcellville, Va., May 24, 1905. T. HInchllffie, Racine, Wis., June 11, 1905. Registration of names of new plants has been made since last report as fol- lows: August 27. 1904 — Sweet peas, Bridesmaid, Flora Norton, Evening Star, Nymphsea, Speckled Beauty, Sunrise, Sunset, Mrs. George Higginson and Flora Fraser, by Vaughan's Seed Store. October 1, 1904— Dahlia Sylvia, by Vaughan's Seed Store. October 4, 1904 — Canna Chappaqua, Black Beauty, Chameleon, Indiana, Wyo- ming and Juniata, by Conard & Jones Company. October 13. 1904— Aster. Vick's Mikado, by James Vick's Sons. November 10, 1904 — Chrysanthemum, Mrs. Egllnton, by W. J. Lawrence. November 23, 1904 — Chrysanthemum, Mrs. A. Klokner, by Alexander Klokner. December 29, 1904 — Carnation Mrs. W. L. Lewis, by W. L. Lewis. December 31, 1904— Cannas Hon. W. R. Hearst, Senator Hanna and Mrs. John A. Logan, by H. D. Seele. January 14, 1905 — Carnations Mikado and Pink Patten, by Patten & Company. January 14, 19(K — Pillar rose Garden's Glory, by Conard & Jones Company. February 25, 1905 — Nephrolepis Bostoni- ensis Mauffii, by A. E. MaufE. June 12, 1905 — Roses American Pillar and Birdie Elye, by Conard & Jones Com- pany. July 10, 1905 — Zonal geranium Mrs. Rich- ard F. Gloede, by Richard F. Gloede. July 14, 190&— Nephrolepis Amerpohli, by Edward Amerpohl. July 25, 1905 — Zonal geraniums, Kenil- worth and Illinois, by R. F. GloeffS. August 11, 1905. — Zonal geranium TifHn, by Lewis Ullrich, Tiffin, O. Medals have been distributed as fol- lows : February 17, 1905 — Through the Amerl- in good standing up to January i of that year and crossing off on December 31 the names of all those who failed to qualify during the year. The percentage of lapse in recent years is about fifteen per cent from each annual list. Not all these members are permanently lost, however, for there are many who choose a fluctuating allegiance, paying the $5 NATIONAL RIFLES ARMORY, WASHINGTON, D. C. can Carnation Society, a silver medal to J. D. Thompson Carnation Company for carnation Robert Craig; a bronze medal to H. Weber & Son, for carnation My Maryland. March 11, 1905 — Through the Cincinnati Florists' Society, a silver medal to R. Witterstaetter, for carnation Aristocrat; a certificate of award of bronze medal to H. Weber & Son, for carnation My Mary- land. The problem of how to increase our numerical strength has wisely been given prominence of late. Even at the risk of appearing to overlook funda- mental requisites your secretary has long since become disciplined to the idea, that the best evidence of health and pros- perity for the society is found in the length of the membership list and the size of the treasurer's balance, and that whatever contributes to the attainment of this condition is an asset that must not be despised. In considering this vital question of membership a recapitu- lation of some of the secretary's records may prove both interesting and enlight- ening. At the convention of 1889 at Buffalo, the first year in which the $3 annual as- sessment went into operation, we find that the number of members who paid for that year was 827. For 1890, the year of the Boston meeting, the number was 926. In 1891, Toronto, the figure dropped to 827; in 1892, Washington, it was 829 ; in 1893, St. Louis, 685 ; in 1894, Atlantic City, 617; in 1895, Pittsburg, 547; in 1896, Cleveland, 551; in 1897, Providence, 524; in 1898, Omaha, 436; in 1899, Detroit, 535 ; in 1900, New York, 719 ; in 1901, Buffalo, 739 ; in 1902, Ashe- ville, 639; in 1903, Milwaukee, 745; in 1904, St. Louis, 711. These figures are inclusive of life membership. The printed list published each fall should not be taken as an index of the number of members in good standing for the year the list is issued. It is true that the by-laws stipulate that dues shall be paid in advance, but it has been cus- tomary to carry on the roll until the end of the yeai;,;.$he names of all members initiation fee in those years when they find it convenient to attend the conven- tion. Broadly it may be said that our. membership swells when we hold meet- ings in the populous centers, and shrinks when we select locations smaller or more remote from these centers, and fluctuates as to its sectional preponder- ance in accordance with our movements, a series of meetings in one section build- ing up the list locally at the expense of the section neglected; and this will al- ways be true regardless of what we may say or do. Of the 783 annual members whose names appeared on the printed list of 1904, 156 failed to meet obligations as to dues for that year, consequently, on January i their names were stricken from the roll. It may be of assistance in the consideration of ways and means for enlarging our permanent membership to know the localities in which these lapses occurred. The loss is divided among the states as follows : Alabama, California, District of Columbia, Geor- gia, Indiana, Nebraska, New Hamp- shire, Rhode Island, Florida, and Texas, one each; North Caro- lina, Connecticut and Maryland, two each; Kentucky and Missouri, three each; Massachusetts, four; New Jersey, five; Iowa, seven; Minnesota, eight; Wisconsin and _ Pennsylvania, _ fifteen each; Michigan, sixteen; Ohio, nineteen; Illinois and New York, twenty-two each. Offset against the additions m these respective states we find the net result for the year 1904 to be as follows : Net gain : Alabama, California, Tennessee, West Virginia and Oklahoma, one each; South Carolina, Texas and Manitoba, two each ; Colorado, Kansas and Illinois, three each ; Indiana, four ; District of Columbia, six; Connecticut, eight; Mis- souri, twenty. Net loss : Georgia, Ken- tucky, Nebraska and New Hampshire, one each; Massachusetts and North Carolina, two each ; New Jersey, and Ohio, four each; Minnesota,, five ; Penn- sylvania, six; Iowa and Michigan,. seven 162 The American Florist. Au 'g '9, each; New York, nine; Wisconsin, thir- teen. Net gain by states, fifty-eight ; net loss by states, sixty-three; giving a net loss to the Society of American Florists of five. Conclusions from these figures should, however, be modified by the faqt that a few fluctuations are caused by removals from one state to another, also that a few of those members reported as having lapsed last year are liable to insist on paying all arrear- ages at this meeting. With the security of a charter and the foundation of a substantial perma- nent fund, with the support of the most enterprising horticultural firms assured through the instrumentality of the regis- tration department, with the co-opera- tion of the dealers as shown in the splendid exhibitions of recent years and the loyalty of the younger element secured by the recognition of their games and sports at our annual meet- ings, it woiild seem that now is a good time for a big concerted effort to build up our membership list, and thus make the twenty-first year of the society's existence a banner year in its history. Miscellaneous Business. Geo. C. Watson, of Philadelphia, called the attention of the meeting to the fact that the executive committee in March last passed a resolution directing that the president's address should be printed and distributed to the meeting at this time, and this had been done. He moved that a committee be appointed by the chair to consider the suggestions made by the president, and the motion was carried. The president appointed E. G. Hill, Robert Craig and J. G. Esler as such committee. Reports from state vice-presidents were presented but not read. J. M. Lamb, of Fayetteville, N. C, moved that they be printed in the society's annual. J. G. Esler, of Saddle River, N. J., moved in amendment that the reports be referred to a committee for considera- tion and that the names of the state officers reporting be read by the secre- tary. The amendment was carried. Reports received were from Alabama, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Dis- trict of Columbia, Florida, southern Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisi- ana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Minne- sota, Mississippi east and west, North Carolina, New Jersey, eastern New York, western New York, northern Ohio, western Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, and Wisconsin. Telegrams were read from George A. Robinson, president of the Canadian Horticultural Association, and F. L. Schultz, state vice-president of Ken- tucky, conveying best wishes and expressing regret at inability to attend the convention. On a call for the reports of commit- tees, the only report forthcoming was by Arthur T. Boddington, of New York, chairman of the memorial committee. He reported that the sum of $112.15 had been collected from eighty-nine contrib- utors towards the Vilmorin memorial, and the same had been forwarded to Prof. Sargent and receipt acknowledged by him. The President's Reception. The local entertainment committee which planned and executed the novelty of the open-air president's reception has reason to feel proud and satisfied with the results of its efforts. The hun- dreds of visitors who had not yet recov- ered from the fatigue incident to the journey to Washington were treated to a delightful surprise when they reached the scene of the evening's merriment at LoiBer's lawn on Brightwood road. The spacious grounds were ablaze with hun- dreds of electric lights and Japanese lanterns arranged with admirable effect and showing vividly the thousands of hydrangea and gladioli blooms which literally covered the band and refresh- ment pavilions as well as all the trees recently planted for the further embel- lishment of the grounds for this aus- picious occasion. The lavish use every- where of the American flag contributed much to the completeness pf the decora- tions, and Pistorio's military band enli- vened the affair with popular national airs. The refreshments were varied and amply provided, and included an old fashioned barbecue, the sight of which was rare to many of those present. Assisting in the reception to President and Mrs. Vaughan were Vice-President J. R. Freeman, Secretary W. J. Stewart and Captain J. D. Carmody. The cor- diality of the reception was most pleas- ing to all who participated and at the conclusion Benj. Hammond, in most appropriate words, thanked the local club for their generous hospitality and highly commended the unique surround- ings for the event. Wednesday's Proceeding:s. The day's proceedings opened with the announcement of the committee ap- pointed to report on the state vice-presi- dents' reports presented on Tuesday and was as follows: E. B. George, Pains- ville, O.; H. A. Siebrecht, New York; C. N. Page, Des Moines, la. ; J. D. Sul- livan, Detroit; J. J. Beneke, St. Louis; and J. Austin Shaw, New York. A communication from H. P. Kelsey was read stating that at the suggestion of C. N. Page, president of the Ameri- can Seed Trade Association, that asso- ciation had appointed a committee of three to consider with other organiza- tions the status of the parcels post ques- tion, also the matter of commissions to private gardeners and other matters, and that they discuss the same at the convention with the members of the So- ciety of American Florists. _ On motion, the chair appointed a committee to meet the joint committees of the Seed Trade Association and the Nurseryrnen's Asso- ciation, the committee comprising F. R. Pierson, J. A. Valentine and B. Ham- mond. Communications were read from Hen- ry Beaulieu, of Woodhaven, N. Y., call- ing attention to the present deficiencies of the parcels post, and from H. A. IDreer in regard to discrepancies in freight tariffs, the principal complaint being that the tariff on plants in pots or crocks had been raised from first class to one and one-half times first class. A communication from the National Council of Horticulture was also read, asking whether the Society of American Florists would join in the movement started by them, as a contributory body. President Vaughan, on motion of H. A. Siebrecht, appointed Alex. Wallace, P. Breitmeyer and William Scott to act as a committee on organization in this particular matter. President Vaughan suggested that there were two old mem- bers of the society absent from the con- vention this year — W. R. Smith, of Washington, and Edgar Sanders, of Chicago — and that greetings wired to each would be a courtesy well deserved. J. R. Freeman suggested that brethren in the trade in quarantine at New Or- leans be also remembered. On mcrtion of H. A. Siebrecht, he and Alexander Wallace were appointed a committee to frame and send telegrams. Secretary Stewart reported that he, had, as instructed, obtained a sample of a special badge for life members in the society, and had an estimate of the cost- to supply the needed quantity. The matter was referred to P. J. Hauswirth, ■ of Chicago, with the request that he dis- cuss it with other life members and re- port their wishes. F. R. Pierson sug- gested the adoption of a badge book and number button for all members for pur- poses of identification. The plan had been adopted by brother organizations, and he moved that it be adopted by the Society of American Florists in time for use at the next meeting. The mo- tion was carried and the matter referred to the executive committee. President Vaughan announced the re- ceipt from the Gardeners' and Florists' Club, of Boston, a request that the so- ciety suggest a way in which it could co-operate with the Boston organization to bring about closer relations between the two. As it was a matter affecting the welfare of the society, he thought suggestions from the members should be now received. After some discussion, in which F. R. Pierson urged that the matter be taken up at once, as it was part of the project that the Boston club be allowed to appoint annually two dele- gates to the society's convention without charge, and if carried out a great deal of local interest in the Society of Ameri- can Florists would be created. E. Cush- man, of Sylvania, O., moved that the matter be referred to the committee on ! organization appointed at tjiis ses- sion and the committee on the president's address. Alexander Wal- lace moved in amendment that two private gardeners be added to the com- mittees. The amendment was accepted, the motion carried and Arthur Herring- ton, of Madison, N. J., and I. L. Powell, of Millbrook, N. Y., appointed to serve- with the joint committees. P. J. Hauswirth moved that the dis- cussion of the president's address take place at the opening of Thursday's ses- sion. The motion was carried. The judges on the essays presented for the prizes offered by Treasurer H. B. Beatty for the best essays on "The Ideal Employer" made their report. Twenty-three essays were in competi- tion, all of which were carefully exam- ined by the judges individually and collectively. The majority of the essays were so unanimous in the views taken of the subject that a composite paper could easily be prepared from them. The judges made awards as follows : First prize, $25, S. S. Skidelsky, Phila- delphia; second prize, $15, Henry Eich- holz, Waynesboro, Pa.; and third prize, $10, J. Austin Shaw, New York. The selection of a meeting place for 1906 occupied some little time, and was decided by ballot. Niagara Falls, N. Y., and Dayton, O., were in competition for the convention, and after some energetic lobbying Dayton won, 134 to 63. The tellers were Messrs. Howard, Dilger and McClure. Columbus, O., represented by A. M. Hills, was placed on record as , ready to invite the society to hold its convention in that city in 1907. H. M. Altick was an able .spokesman for Day- ton. igo5. The American Florist. 163 The president appointed the following committee on classification and trans- portation : Chairman, J. D. Eisele, of Riverton, N. J.; F. R. Pierson, of Tar- rytown, N. Y. ; and Patrick O'Mara, of New York. He also appointed as tell- ers for the election of officers J. G. Es- ler, of Saddle River, N. J., judge; Wal- ter F. Sheridan, of New York; E. Cushman, of Sylvania, O. ; and George Asmus, of Chicago. Nomination of officers for 1906 was the next business, and the following were named in eulogistic addresses : For president, William F. Kasting, -oyBuff a- lo, N. Y., H. B. Beatty, of Pittsburg, Pa., and Lewis Ullrich, of Tiffin, O. ; for vice-president, H. M. Altick, of Dayton, O. ; for secretary, W. J. Stewart and E. A. Seidewitz, of Baltimore; for treas- urer, James i)ean, of New York, C. B. Whitnall, of Milwaukee, and William Scott, of Buffalo, N. Y. The president appointed as a commit- tee on final resolutions Peter Fisher, of Ellis, Mass., Wesley Green, of Iowa, and J. B. Nugent, Jr., of New York. The report of the committee on re- ports from vice presidents was then read. The report stated that there was a remarkable similarity in the framing of these reports, they in general refer- ing to the condition of trade in the reg- ular districts. The report recommended that the vice-presidents be clothed with more authority than in the past, and ex- pected to devote more time to the ob- taining of new members and the visiting of local clubs in the trade. It also rec- ommended that it be the duty of such officers to make the necessary prepara- tions for parties contemplating attend- ing the annual convention of the society, and that they be constantly in touch with the secretary in order to become fa- miliar with the new work coming up; and that they be invited to attend the meetings of the executive committer. Benjamin Hammond of Fishkill, N. Y., moved that the recommendations of the committee be adopted and carried into effect through the executive committee. President Vaughan took the floor and said that the office of state vice-presi- dent should no longer be a sinecure one and moved in amendment that the execu- tive committee go into session and take action at this meeting. The amendment was accepted, and the motion carried. The nomination of state vice-presi- dents then occupied the attention of the meeting, the completion of the business being deferred to a later date. The session concluded with a brief lecture by B. T. Galloway, chief of the Bureau of Plant Industry, United States Department of Agriculture, covering the work of the bureau in its relation to floriculture and horticulture. The hour was so late that the lecturer was able to do little more than show a number of stereopticon slides, which were greatly appreciated. The pictures covered a wide range besides showing the in- teriors of many of the greenhouses op- erated by the bureau. He also illustrated several forms of plant disease viewed microscopically. At the conclusion of the morning ses- sion the visiting ladies were driven to the residence of Vice-President J. R. Freeman, where they were entertained at luncheon by Mrs. Freeman. They were afterwards given a drive through the city and the valley of Rock creek. The entertainment was much enjoyed. The first business was a lecture by Miss Susan B. Sipe, of Washington, on "The Work of the Bureau of Plant In- dustry in Encouraging Civic Improve- ment and the Teaching of Horticulture in the Public Schools." The lecture, which was profusely illustrated by lantern slides, was a revelation to the meeting of the methods fol- lowed to inculcate in school children a . love for flowers. The movement in Washington is so far advanced that practically all the schools in the city have their little gardens and the chil- dren readily take to caring for them. As the lecturer said, "Educate the chil- dren to the lave of the beautiful, and the home life is made happier and the city enriched by better citizens." A rising vote of thanks for her lec- ture was passed to Miss Sipe. The question box was responsible for a few questions brought up for discus- sion, the first being plants worthy of more general use as summer bedders. Edwin Lonsdale, of Philadelphia, thought i^» -croton could be used more than he.etofore as a summer bedder. He said he would like anyone disposed to do so to visit the gardens at Girard col- lege in Philadelphia and see how well the croton does out of doors. E. G. Hill of Richmond, Ind., stated that on his re- cent trip to Europe he noticed dwarf salvias were used very considerably and seemed to do admirably in this country. In some sections they were used quite as extensively as geraniums, with the best possible results. Mr. Cushman asked Mr. Hill whether he saw the new tobacco plant growing out of doors in Europe. Mr. Hill in reply said he saw it in various places and there was no consensus of opinion as to its desirabili- ty as a bedding plant. It did not strike him as being very valuable for the pur- pose. He was not averse to the use of tobacco, but thought there was only a limited use for it. Peter Bisset though the Nicotiana Sanderas was a good bedding plant, par- ticularly when used with other plants. It seemed to appear now in a number of colors. In bedding plants he thought an effort should be made to get away from the geranium, coleus and other familiar plants. In Washington could be seen many beds of palms, dracsnas and cro- tpns. Mr. Lamb thought that crotons and similar classes of plants were too expen- siye for ordinary people and were only possible for the wealthy. Plants popu- lar with the masses and sold at low prices were required most of all. E. V. Hallock, of Queens, N. Y., spoke of some observations made abroad. He noticed geraniums planted presenting a fountain effect which was very pleas- ing. He had not noticed it in any other part of the world. Montbretias are very cheap. They bloom almost continually. They are almost hardy and keep, in every cellar, and he thought they could be used considerably in this country for enlivening and breaking monotony in certain work. Mr. Vincent agreed with Mr. Lamb that bedding plants should he of a kind suited to the means of the masses. J. R. Freeman thought nicotiana was but a weed at its best. He thought beds of palms, dracaenas and crotons were within the reach of very few people. C. W. Turnley believed in hardy phlox and Lj'chnas Chalcedonica. He had a demand for it greater than ever. He also favored the zinnia. Mr. Hill said he could supplement the Paris daisy called Queen Alexandra. It was used in many forms for bedding and in clumps of palms. It was also grown in pots and window boxes. Thursday's Proceedingfs. The report of the superintendent of the exhibition, George H. Cooke, was presented. It detailed the exhibits and was ordered to be filed. An anonymous communication, suggesting that as a McKinley day emblem no particular color of carnation be recommended by the society, was referred to the execu- tive committee. The poll for the election of officers opened at 10 o'clock to close at noon. The balloting was lively during tBE time it was open. An effort was made to withdraw the name of H. B. Beatty, nominated for president, but President Vaughan ruled that the ballot must pno- ceed. Mr. Beatty positively refused the nomination. The cable and telegrams ordered to be despatched to W. R. Smith and Ed- . gar Sanders, and to the New Orleans florists were read as sent, and replies from Mr. Sanders and the New Orleans florists read. The message to Mr. Smith Was : "Hoot mon, we miss you sadly." CORNER STONE LAYING OF BREITMEYER BUILDING, DETROIT, MICH., JULY 29, 1905. See issue of August 5, 4)a.ge 46. The American Florist. Aug.. ig. The first prize essay on "The Ideal Employer" was then read by the secre- tary. The report of the committee on the president's address was next pre- sented, and read. The principal recom- mendations were at once taken up for discussion. The recommendation that a flower show under the auspices of the society be held in the spring was readily supported and entailed much discussion. E. G. Hill, of Richm_ond, Ind., and Rob- ert Craig, of Philadelphia, delivered most able addresses in support of the plan, detailing the scope and results of the great shows in Europe, emphasizing the. fact that a show on similar lines was a. possibility in this country if prop- er effort were made. B. O'Neil, Elgin, 111., also spoke in favor of the plan. Benjarhin Hammond of Fishkill, N. Y., as tangible support, offered a donation of $50 to start a fund and put himself on. record as willing to contribute $ioo further in case of a deficiency. Peter Bisset of Washington, moved that a committee be appointed by the president of the S. A. F. to consist of himself and' the presidents of other societies represented at this meeting to consider the advisability of the societ/s hold- ing a winter exhibition, meeting twice a year, summer and winter; and that the president be empowered to add to committee if he felt it advisable to do so. J. A. Valentine offered as a sub- stitute a motion authorizing the ap- pointment of a committee, composed of the president, Robert Craig, and E. G. Hill, to take up the question of a na- tional exhibition, the committee to have the power to increase its numbers at its discretion and to proceed in the name of the society with full power to decide whether such an exhibition shall be held; all matters pertaining to the exhibition to be subject to the control of the executive committee, covering the disbursement of any funds belong- ing to the society. A point of order be- ing raised against the second resolu- tion, the chair, with the approval of Mr. Valentine, put the Bisset motion and it was carried. President Vaughan chose to serve on the committee with himself Alexander Montgomery and Peter Fisher and called for a report to be presented at the evening session. Another recommendation was the desirability of adding to the membership of the society by taking care of kindred organizations both horticultural and floricultural, which should be invited to send one delegate each to this conven- tion. Arthur Herrington, of Madison, N. J., called attention to this recom- mendation and moved its adoption, the motion being carried. The other rec- . ommendations contained in the report were adopted as a whole. F. R. Pierson of the committee on organization reported that it was with- out means to provide for a meeting with representatives of the kindred soci- eties for which it was formed, and moved that the committee be authorized to incur on behalf of the society its share of the expenses necessary to carry out the work apportioned to it. The motion was carried. The secretary then read a paper pre- sented by R. Nicholson, of Dallas, Tex., on "Helps to Floriculture in the South and Southwest," which proved very in- teresting. Some queries from the box were next discussed. "Should this so- ciety countenance the substitution of popular appellations for cumbersome and (rften unpronounceable foreign names of new plant productions?" was a ques- tion which evoked some little discus- sion. The consensus of opinion was that the society as a rule should not countenance changes except in cases where the length or nature of the name was a detriment to business. Another topic for discussion was the feasibility of preparing a text book on horticulture for dissemination by florists' clubs. After considerable discussion E. V. Hallock, of New York, moved that the presi- dent appoint a committee of three to consider a practical method of teaching horticulture in public schools and pre- sent a plan to the executive committee for a report at the next convention. The president appointed E. V. Hallock, Alex- ander Wallace and Benjamin Hammond. The president appointed as teller of the ballots in the election of officers Charles Vick, of Rochester, N. Y., in the place of George Asmus. The result of the election was as follows : Presi- dent, W. F. Kasting, Buffalo, N. Y.; vice-president, H. M. Altick, Dayton, O. ; secretary, W. J. Stewart, Boston. The office of treasurer remains in the hands of H. B. Beatty, Oil City, Pa., through lack of sufficient votes to elect other nominees. The hall was almost completely filled in the evening to hear a lecture by Oglesby Paul, of Philadelphia, on "The Ideal Country Home for the Man with a Long Head and a Short Purse." The lecture was profitably illustrated with lantern slides and was much enjoyed. The committee on the national flower show through Robert Craig reported that it was unanimous in recommending a spring meeting of the society and an exhibition of plants and cut flowers na- tional in scope, to be held some time next March in Boston, Mass., and that if possible the co-operation of the carna- tion and rose societies be secured, the exhibition to last three days and all ar- rangements to be carried out by the offi- cers and executive committee of the so- ciety, who shall have full power to add to their number provided they shall suc- ceed in raising a guarantee fund of $10,000 to defray expenses of the exhibi- tion. The committee recommended that the meeting in the spring of 1907 be held in Chicago. The committee's recom- mendation was, on motion, adopted, and President Vaughan at once appointed Alexander Montgomery, Peter Fisher, E. G. Hill and Arthur Herrington as additional members of ^the committee. Voluntary subscriptions to a guarantee fund to the amount of $2,500 were made within a few minutes and subscription lists were opened for $100 and $50 sub- scriptions, the same only to be called for as required and advances returned out of the profits of the show. E. G. Hill pointed out that with a good prospect for the show's success English exhibits could be expected. F. H. Traendly, of New York, was a committee of one to escort newly elected officers to the platform, where they were introduced to the meeting and made suitable addresses. The bowling prizes won in both ladies' and gentlemen's games were then presented, J. D.- Car- mody making the presentation speeches in his usual inimitable manner. The committee on final resolutions presented a resolution of thanks to the Washing- ton Florists' Club, Hon. H. B. F. Mac- Farland, Secretary Wilson, Dr. Gallo- way, J. R. Freeman, G. H. Cooke, Miss Sipe, George W. Brown and Col. Burr; and on behalf of the ladies similar reso- lutions were addressed to Mrs. Free- man, the Washington Florists' Club, with President Gude, J. R. Freeman and the rest of its members. Resolutions were passed thanking Oglesby Paul and the Baltimore Gardeners' Club. The convention then adjourned. The Trade Exhibition. National rifles armory was inadequate to accommodate all the exhibits. The public hall of Masonic temple was there- fore secured for the cut flower display. This being around the corner on F street, the unfortunate consequence was that the show was divided. Excepting this drawback, the exhibition was a fine one and everything exhibited seemed worthy of a place in such an event. A list of exhibitors with their specialties follows : Robert Craig- & Son, Philadelphia, Fi- cus pandurata, crotons and other decora- tive plants. John Scott, Brooklyn, N. T., decorative plants and Scottii ferns. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, palms, terns, Baby Rambler roses and bulbs. Reed & Keller, New York, florists' sun- plies. ^ Henry A. Dreer, Philadelphia, aquatics, palms and decorative plants. J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, Boston and Piersoni ferns, Pandanus Veitchii and Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. Arthur Cowee. Meadowvale farm, Ber- lin N. T., Croft's hybrid gladioli. -^^■^?" Pierson Company, Tarrytown, N. T., the Tarrytown fern and bulbs. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J., orch- ids. Joseph Heaoock, "Wyncote, Pa., palms. John Lewis Childs, Floral Park, N. X.. Gladiolus America. The Templin Company, Calla, O.. Be- gonia Templinii. Siebrecht & Son, New Rochelle, N. T , palms, ferns and decorative plants. A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn., palms and ferns. N. Studer, Washington, D. C, palms, ferns and decorative plants. „Henry H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass., Nephrolepsis ferns, Whitmani and Barrowsii. Storrs & Harrison Company, Paines- ville, O., nursery stock. Henry F. Michell Company, Philadel- phia, growers' supplies, seeds and bulbs. H. H. Berger & Company, New York, plants, seeds and bulbs. Lemuel BaU, Philadelphia, palms and decorative plants. •Charles D. Ball, Philadelphia, palms and decorative plants. H. Bayersdorfer & Company, Philadel- phia, florists' supplies. Thomas Collins, Hinsdale, Mass., hardy ferns. H. J. Smith, Hinsdale, Mass., hardy ferns. Crowl Fern Company, Millington, Mass., hardy ferns. Samuel S. Pennock, Philadelphia, rib- bons and other supplies. Lion & Wertheimer, New York, rib- bons. J. Stern & Company, Philadelphia, flor- ists' supplies. The Herendeen Manufacturing Com- pany, New York, Furman boilers. Burnham-Hitchings-Pierson Company. Irvington-on-Hudson, N. Y., boilers and building material. Dillon Greenhouse Manufacturing Com- pany, Bloomsburg, Pa., gutters and ma- terial. J. B. Owens Pottery Company, Zanes- ville, O., pottery. W. H. Ernest, Washington, D. C, standard flower pots. George M. Garland Company, Des- plaines, III., iron gutters. The Dayton Paper Novelty Company, Dayton, C, flower boxes. A. Dietsch Company, Chicago, green- house material. Julius Roehrs Company, Rutherford, N. Y., crotons, ferns and other decorative plants. M. Rice & Company, Philadelphia, rib- bons and supplies. Holly-Castle Company, Boston, electric circulator. J. W. Sefton Company, Chicago, HI., and Anderson, Ind., special folding boxes. /poj. The American Florist. 1 65. Quaker City Machine Worlds, Ricli- mond, Ind., twentieth century ventilator arm. E. Hippard, Toungstown. O., standard return steam trap. John O. Moninger Company, Chicago, ventilator lifter. A. H. Hews & Company, North Cam- bridge, Mass., fancy earthenware and flower pots. The Roseville Pottery Company, Zanes- ville, O., pottery. Heller & Company, Montclair, N. J., mice proof seed cases. Hummel & Downing, Milwaukee, fold- ing boxes. Daniel B. Long, Buffalo, N. T., florists' photographs. Arthur T. Boddington, New York, seeds and bulbs. Kroeschell Brothers Company, Chicago, boilers. Anders Rasmussen, New Albany, Ind., self-balancing cast iron ve^itilators. Louis Wittbold, Chicago, watering sys- tem. Brown Brothers Company, Rochester, N. Y., nursery stock. Joseph Breck Sons, Boston, jardinieres. ■H. M. Robinson & Company, Boston, hardy cut evergreens. W. J. Boas, Philadelphia, folding flow- er boxes. Schloss Brothers, New York, ribbons. F. H. Kramer, Washington, D. C, prospectus of Rose Queen Beatrice. Conard Sl Jones Company. West Grove, Pa., cut cannas, Wyoming, Buttercup, etc. United States Department of Agricul- ture, Washington, D. C, collection of cacti, palms, ferns, lace-leaf plant (aquatic) and fungicides. J. L. O'Quinn Company, Raleigh, N. C. new asparagus. L. K. Peacock, Atco, N. J., dahlias. L. B. Brague, Hinsdale, Mass., ever- greens. Ley Brothers. Washington, D. C, Adi- antum hybridum. August Corts, Wyncote, Pa., stake fast- eners. iildward S. Schmidt. Washington, D. C, gold fish and aquatics. State hospital, Binghamton, N. Y., geraniums. ^ George C. Shaffer, Washington. Third in individual bowling contest. Report of the Judges. Awards were made by the judges as follows : PLANTS. Vaughan's Seed Store, for Baby Ram- bler rose; certificate of merit. H. A. Dreer, Inc., for bougainvillsea William K. Harris; highly commended. ,. .Robert Craig & Son, for Ficus pan- ■'durata; bronze medal. A. Ley & Brother, for Adiantum hy- bridum; certificate of merit. F. R. Pierson Company, for improved Nephrolepis Plersoni elegantissima; hon- orable mention. J. L. O'Quinn, for improved Asparagus t«iuissimus; certificate of merit. Henry H. Barrows & Son, Nephrolepis Barrowsii, certificate of merit; N. Whit- man!, highly commended. Department of Agriculture, for collec- tion of new cacti, palms and Ouvirandra fenestralis; certificate of merit. CUT BLOOMS. John Lewis Childs, for Gladiolus America; certificate of merit. Arthur Cowee, gladiolus No. 1000, cer- tificate of merit; gladiolus No. 769, certif- icate of merit; gladiolus No. 401, highly commended; Gladiolus Nephistophilis, honorable mention. The Conard & Jones Company. Canna Louisiana; certificate of merit. MISCELLANEOUS. E. Hippard, for return steam trap, cer- tificate of merit. Holly-Castle Company, for electric cir- culator, certificate of merit. John C. Moninger Company, for new improved wood cutter, highly commend- ed. Louis Wittbold, for watering system bronze medal. Cleveland Cut Flower Company, for everlasting tile bench, certificate of mer- billon Greenhouse Manufacturing Com- pany, for zinc strips for laying laped glass, highly commended; new purlin and ridge support, certificate of merit. Quaker City Machine Works, for new ventilating arm, certificate of merit. Heller & Company, for mice proof seed cases, honorable mention. George C. Watson, lawn mower sharp- ener, highly commended. J. B. Owens Pottery Company, for florists' hanging vases, certificate of mer- Dayton Paper Novelty Company, for embossed flower boxes, highly commend- ed Joseph Breck & Sons, for oak jardi- nieres, honorable mention. Roseville Pottery Company, for new style jardiniere, highly commended. Lion & Wertheimer Company, for lace chiffon and violet cord, highly commend- ed. H. Bayersdorfer & Company, for flower vases, honorable mention; new brush ware baskets, honorable mention. Reed & Keller, for wedding canopy designs, wire designs, ribbons and bark jardinieres, honorable mention. Schloss Brothers, for new American Beauty shade ribbon and shower ribbon effects, highly commended. M. Rice & Company, for new rose bowls and lamp post, honorable mention. Those Present. John Albrecht. New York. H. M. Altick. Dayton, O. George Anderson, Philadelphia, Pa. Geo. Angermueller. St. Louis. H. Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa. George Asmus, Chicago. Charles C. Austin, Suffield, Conn. John Bader, Allegheny, Pa. Fritz Bahr, Highland Park. 111. William J. Baker, Philadelphia. Pa. Charles D. Ball, Philadelphia, Pa. Charles D. Ball, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa. Samuel Ball, Philadelphia, Pa. ■M. Barker. Chicago. Henry E. Barrows. Jr., Whitman, Mass. J. J. Barry, Washington. D. C. F. C. Bartels, Cleveland. O. Gustav Bartholme, Syracuse, N. Y. George Bate, East Cleveland, O. F. C. Bauer. Baltimore, Md. August R. Baumer, Louisville, Ky. Geo. Bayer, Toledo. O. H. Bayersdorfer, Philadelphia, Pa. H. B. Beatty. Pittsburg, Pa. L. Bemb, Detroit, Mich. Victor Bergman. Chicago. H. G. Berning. St. Louis. J. J. Beneke. St. Louis. A. G. Berning. St. Louis, Mo. Irwin Bertermann, Indianapolis, Ind. H. A. Bester, Hagerstown, Pa. Charles Beyer. St. Louis. Mo. William Billingsly, Indianapolis, Ind. ' John Birnie. West Hoboken. N. J. Peter Bisset, Washington, D. C. Z. D. Blackistone, Washington, D. C. A. T. Boddington. New York. Oscar Boehler, West Hoboken. N. J. R. G. Boehringer, Bay City. Mich. Rudolph Boehringer, Bay City, Mich. R. E. Boettger, Eggertsville, N. Y. James H. Boone. Baltimore, Md. L. B. Brague. Hinsdale. Mass. L. Harry Brague. Hinsdale. Mass. Philip B'reitmeyer, Detroit. Mich. G. C. Brineman. Allegheny. Pa. H. Brown, Richmond, Ind. James Brown, Jr., Coatesville, Pa. Thos. Browne, Detroit, Mich. H. N. Bruns, Chicago. L. D. Bryant, Cambridge, Mass. D. B. Burdith, Washington, D. C. Ernest J. Bush, Morganton, N. C. J. D. Carmody, Evansville, Ind. W. H. Camery, Pittsburg, Pa. J. H. Stevens, Chicago. Sei^ond in individual bowling contest. John Clark, Washington, D. C. William L. Clark, Washington. D. C. William J. Coghman, New York. Thomas Collins, Hinsdale, Mass. Benjamin Connell. West Grove, Pa. D. T. Connor, Philadelphia, Pa. J. E. Connor. Coatesville, Pa, John Cook, Baltimore, Md. Arthur F. Coolidge, Cambridge, Mass. John Coombs, Hartford. Conn. Arthur Cowee, Berlin, N. Y. Robert Craig, Philadelphia, Pa. W. P. Craig. Philadelphia, Pa. Frank F. Crump; Cold Springs, Col. Alex Cummings, Hartford, Conn. James J. Curran, Elmira. N. Y. E. H. Cushman, Sylvania. O. Master R. F. Cushman. Sylvania. O. L. E. Dake. Rochester. N. Y. Joseph B. Davis. Orange. N. J. D. A. Dean, New York. James Dean, Freeport, N. Y. A. T. De La Mare. New York. P. J. Demas, Pittsburg. Pa. Edwin Denker, St. Charles, Mo. G. Denker, St. Louis. Theodore Diedrich. Washington, D. C. Fred Dietsch, Chicago. P. P. Dilger, Milwaukee. Wis. "William Dilger. Detroit. Mich. J. L. Dillon. Bloomsbuig, Pa. Charles L. Dole. Lockport. N. Y. P. J. Donahue, Natick, Mass. John Donaldson, Elmhurst, L. I., N. Y. John Dunn, Detroit. Mich. D. B. Edwards. Atlantic City, N. J. Thomas E. Edwards, Bridgeton, N. J. Fred Ehret. Philadelphia. Pa. Henry Eichholz. Waynesboro. Pa. William H. Elliott. Boston. Mass. G. T. Elliott. Boston. Mass. Frank M. Ellis, St. Louis, Mo. E. L. Enggren, Aqueduct. L. I., N. Y. D. D. England. Winnipeg. Minn. William H. Ernest. Washington, D. C. Otto T. Ernst. Norwich. Conn. Albert F. Esch. Washington. D. C. B. Eschner, Philadelphia, Pa. J. G. Esler. Saddle Rivei-. N. J. J. A. Evans, Richmond. Ind. A. Fahrenwald, Hillside. Pa. E. J. Fancourt. Philadelphia, Pa. A. F. Faulkner, Washington, D. C. Joseph "T. Fenrich, New York. Peter Fisher, Ellis. Mass. C. H. Fohn. Hartford, Conn. Philip J. Foley. Chicago. J. R. Fotheringham, Tairytown, N. Y. Alois Frey. Chicago. Jacob J. Fuchs. Pittsbur.g. Pa. J. Fuller, Leominster, Mass. J. T. D. Fulmer. Des Moines. la. George M. Garland, Des Plaines. 111. J. W. Gassar, Cleveland, O. 166 The American Eloris^t.^ Aug. ig, G. R. Gause, Richmond. Ind. E. B. George, Painesville, O. J. J. Gilbert, Philadelpliia. Pa. E. G. Gillett. Cincinnati. O. B. E. Gillis, Denver, Col. August Goedeke, Nashua. N. H. Joseph J. Goudy. Philadelphia, Pa. J. P. Gordon. Ashland. Va. Vincent J. Gorly. St. Louis, Mo. Adam Graham. Cleveland. O. Charles J. Graham, Cleveland, O. Robert L. Graham, Baltimore, Md. Robert W. Greene, Warwick, R. I. 'Wesley Greene, Dep Moines, la. Alex. J. Guttman, New York. Carl Hagenburger. Mentor, O. E. V. Hallock, New York, Dr. A. S. Halstead, Belleville. 111. S. M. Hamilton. Coshocton. O. Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill-on-Hud- feon, N. Y. J. K. Harris. Philadelphia, Pa. W. K. Harris, Philadelphia, Pa. Winfleld S. Harry, Conshohocken. Pa. Albert E. Hart, Cleveland. O. H. A. Hart, Cleveland, O. J. Hartshorne. Joliet, 111. P. J. Hauswirth, Chicago. Joseph Heacock. Wyncote. Pa. John G. Heitman. Milwaukee, Wis. W. C. Heller. Montclair, N. J. Frederick Heinz. Terre Haute. Ind. A. Henderson, Chicago. T. W. Hendricks. Calla, O. J. S. Hendriokson, Floral Park. N. T. F. W. Herendeen. Geneva. N. Y. L. Herold, W^ashington, D. C. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster. Pa. Arthur Herrington. Madison. N. J. George W. Hess. Washington. E>. C. : C. J. Hewson. Buffalo, N. Y. William Hielscher, Detroit. Mich. . :'s;. G. Hill. Richmond, Ind. • E. A. Hitchcock, Glenwood, Mich. . E. H. Hitchcock. Glenwood, Mich. L. E. Hitz. Madison, Ind. August F. Hoffimeister, Cincinnati, O. C. Holbrow. Brighton. Mass. E. P. Holly, Boston. Mass. C. S. Honaker, Lexington. Ky. D. B. Honaker. Lexington, Ky. ■ H. B. Howard, Chicago. R. R. Hughes, Long Branch, N. J. R. J. Irwin, New York. Frank D; Jackson, Newtown Square, Pa. J. E. Jackson, Gainesville, Ga. James E. Jones, Richmond. Ind. Clrarles A. Juengel. St. Louis, Mo. W. F. Kasting. Buffalo, N. Y. George M. Kellogg. Pleasant Hill, Mo. J. C. Kelly, Cleveland, O. Harlan P. Kelsey, Boston, Mass. Dennis Kenna. Chicago. Phillip F. Kessler, New York. J. F. Kidwell. Chicago. August Kineger, Meadeville, Pa. Thomas Knight, Rutherford, N. J. Otto G. Koenig, St. Louis. Mo. F. H. Kramer, Washington, D. C. William H. Kramer, Baltimore, Md. W. C. Krick, Brooklyn, N. Y. Cha:rles F. Krueger. Philadelphia, Pa. Anton Krut, Jr., Butler, Pa. C. A. Kuehn, St. Louis, Mo. George A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. E. H. Kunzman. Louisville, Ky. James M. Lamb. Fayetteville, Ind. J. v. Laner, Erie, Pa. Alfred H. Langjahr, New York. Arthur H. Lanser, Wayne, Pa. P. Lautenschlager, Chicago. E. Lenly. West Hoboken. N. J. William H. Lindsay, Birmingham, Ala. Oscar Lion, New York. William Loew, Allegheny, Pa. Charles H. Lohr, Jr., Long Island Citj . N. Y. H. Lolirenz. St. Louis. Daniel B. Long, Buffalo. N. Y. Edwin Lonsdale. Philadelphia, Pa. George Lorenz. New York. G. Richard Ludwig. Cromwell. Conn. Gustav Ludwig, Allegheny, Pa. Julius W. Ludwig, Allegheny, Pa. A. E. Lutey. Houghton. Mich. Joseph A. Manda. South Orange. N. J. Thomas Mansfield, Lockport, N. Y. William Mansfield, Lockport, N. Y. J. Margolis, Boston, Mass. F. W. Martin. Chicago. Chas. F. Maynard. Detroit. Mich. C. H. Maynard, Detroit, Mich. Charles McCauley. Washington. D. C. George W. McClure, Buffalo. N. Y. James McHutchison. New York. Robert McLennan. Washington. D. C. Thomas B. Meehan. Philadelphia, Pa. F. H. Meinhardt, St. Louis. H. F. Michell. Philadelphia. Charles Michler, Jr.. Lexington, Ky. L. A. Michler, Lexington, Ky. F. H. Miller. Bracondale. Ont. Theodore Miller. St. Louis, Mo. F. v. Millman. Jr.. Cumberland. Md. .lacob Minder. Washington. D. C. Theo. Mitchell. Detroit, Mich. Aiex. Montgomery, Natick, Mass. Henry T. Moon. Morrisville, Pa. Edward A. Moseley, Washington. D. C. Charles A. Moss, Spaitansburg, S. C. Ira H. Moss, Evanston, Ind. George M. Moss. Philadelphia, Pa. John F. Muir, Chicago. William J.- Muth, Philadelphia, Pa. G. M. Naumann, Cleveland, O. Theodore L. Neumann, Dayton, O. Leo Niessen, Philadelphia, Pa. William Nilsson. New York. John B. Nugent, Jr., New York. Gust. Obermeyer, Parkersburg, W. Va. Leopold Oesternei. New York. A. J. Olsen. St. Paul, Minn. B. O'Neil, Elgin, 111. J. L. O'Quinn, Raleigh, N. C. Charles N. Page, Des Moines, la. Harry Papworth, New Orleans, La. M. A. Patten. Boston, Mass. F. J. Peck, Toledo, O. S. N. Peck, Toledo, O. M. C. Pennock, Gainesville, Ga. Samuel S. Pennock, Philadelphia, Pa. J. A. Peterson, Cincinnati, O. Henry B. Philpott. Winnipeg, Man. F. R. Pierson. Tarrytown, N. Y. W. J. Pilcher, St. Louis. Frank S. Piatt, New Haven, Conn. Adolph H. Poehlmann, Morton Grove, 111. August F. Poehlmann, Morton Grove, 111. John W. Poehlmann, Morton Grove, III. F. L. Polites, Philadelphia, Pa. Albert Porchelon, Detroit, Mich. J. L. Powell and son, Millbrook, N. \. J. Poyer, Chicago. Robert Pyle, West Grove, Pa. P. R. Quinlan, Syracuse, N. Y, A. Rasmussen, New Albany, Ind. Frank Rebbling, Wayne, Pa. Chris Reeger, Youngstown, O. Will Rehder, Wilmington, N. C. W. Rehm. New Orleans, La. Edward Reid, Philadelphia, Pa. John Reimels. Woodhaven, N. Y. J. C. Rennison, Sioux City, la. Martin Reukauf, Philadelphia. Pa. George Reynolds, Detroit, Mich. M. Richmond, Washington, D. C. H. W. Rieman, Indianapolis, Ind. H. H. Ritter, Dayton, O. William Robertson, Jenkintown, Pa, W. L. Rock, Kansas City, Mo. Julius Roehrs, Jr., Rutherford, N. J. Theodore Roehrs, New York. H. D. Rohrer, Lancaster, Pa. J. Rosnorky, Dorchester, Mass. John F. Rupp, Shiremanstown, Pa. N. J. Rupp, Chicago. John A. Ruppert, Philadelphia, Pa. E. R. Sackett. Fostoria, O. George Samtman, Wyndmoor, Pa. Emil Schloss, New York. G. R. Schluraff. Erie. Pa. W. F. Schmeiske. Binghamton, N. Y. Edward S. Schmid. Washington, D. C. Charles A. Schmitt, Cleveland, O. William Schmitt, Johnstown, Pa. Louis Schmutz, New York. B. Schroeter, Jr., Detroit, Mich. B. Schroeter, Sr., Detroit. Mich. Jacob Schulz. Louisville. Ky. Michael Schummer, Chicago. C. W. Scott, Chicago. John Scott. Brooklyn, N. Y. William Scott, Buffalo, N. Y. E. A. Scribner. Detroit. Mich. E. A. Seiderwitz. Baltimore. Md. George C. Shaffer. Washington. D. C. James Shanley. Brooklyn, N. Y. J. Shartzer. Salem. Va. J. Austin Shaw. New York. Walter F. Sheridan, New York. John F. Sibson, Germantown. Pa. William H. Siebrecht. New York. William Sim. Boston. Mass. S. Simmonds. Washington, D. C. S. S. Skidelskv, Philadelphia, Pa. F. C. Smith, Ashland. Wis. H. J. Smith. Hinsdale, Mass. Harry Smith. Detroit, Mich. Harry G. Smith, Grosse Point. Mich. William C. Smith, Philadelphia, Pa. F. Sydney Smith. Indianapolis. Ind. Joseph J. Sokol, Bridgeport, Conn. J. G. Staack. Moline, 111. John Steidel. St. Louis. J. Stern. Philadelphia. Pa. J. H. Stevens, Chicago. George Stewart, Tuxedo Park. N. Y. William J. Stewart, Boston, Mass. A. A. Stolper. Winnipeg. Man. George F. Struck. Summit, N. J. N. Studer. Washington, D. C. J. F. Sullivan, Detroit, Mich. Norman Sullivan, Detroit, Mich. William Swayne. Kennett Square, Pa. W. W. Tailby. Wellesley, Mass. Walter Taepke, Detroit. Mich. W. H. Taplin, Philadelphia, Pa. T. W. Taylor, Winnipeg, Man. J. T. Temple. Davenport, la. H. Thaden. Atlanta. Ga. J. D. Thompson. Joliet, 111. Harris Tobler, Traverse City, Mich. Charles H. Totty. Madison, N. J. Frank H. Traendly, New York. Wm. Trebelccck, Ishpeming, Mich. A. D. Turnbull. Carbondale, Pa. C. W. Turnley, Haddonfield, N. J. Lewis Ullrich, Tiffin, O. Leonard Utzinger. Glenyille, ■ O, J. A. Valentine, Denver, Col. J. C. Vaughan, Chicago. Charles H. Vick. Rochester, N. Y. R. Vincent, Jr., Whitemarsh, Md. B. W. Vlncca. New Salem, Mass. Charles J. Wachendorf, Atlanta, Ga. George Waldbart, St. Louis, Mo. Alex Wallace, New York. George C. Watson, Philadelphia, Pa. Robt. Watson, Detroit, Mich. C. B. Weathered, New York. Fred C. Weber, St. Louis, Mo. William Weber, Oakland, Md. P. Welch. Boston. Mass. Phillip B. Welsh, Glen Morris, Md. A. Welsing, Brooklyn, N. Y. Sydney B. Wertheimer, New York. F. W. Wessels, Aiken, S. C. John Westcott, Philadelphia, Pa. Ansel H. Whitcomb, Lawrence, Kan. John White, Pittsfield, Mass. A. Wiegand. Indianapolis, Ind. James S. Wilson, Western Springs, 111. Fred Windmiller, Columbus. O. Chris Winterich. Defiance, O. Ed. F. Winterson, Chicago. Antoine Wintzer, West Grove, Pa. Theodore Wirth, Hartford. Conn. John T. Withers, Jersey City, N. J. L. Wittbold, Chicago. Julius Wolf, Jr., Philadelphia, Pa. J. H. Wood. Philadelphia, Pa: H. J. Woodward, Walpole. N. H. Walter N. Yates. Philadelphia, Pa. C. S. Yeagle, Zanesville, O. C. C. Yost, Lebanon, Pa. J. F. Zimmerman, Dipmont. Pa. Anthony C. Zvolanek, Bound Brook, N. J. Peter Zuger, Hartford, Conn. LADIES. Mrs. John Albrecht. Mrs. George Anderson. Mrs. George Asmus. Mrs. H. Bayersdorfer. Mrs. J. J. Beneke. Mrs. H. H. Berger. Mrs. A. G. Bernlng. Mrs. H. G. Berning. Mrs. William Bester. Mrs. Fritz Bahr. Mrs. P. Breitmeyer. Mrs. H. N. Brums. Mrs. E. M. Bullock. Aleda Chandler. Mrs. Bessie Coffee. Mrs. F. P. Dilger. Mrs. E. L. Enggren. Mrs. B. Eschner. Mrs. A. Farhenwald. Miss C. B. Flick. Miss M. Flick. Miss Ruth Flick. Mrs. G. R. Gause. Mrs. Alex. J. Guttman. Mrs. Carl Hagenburger. Mrs. Winfleld S. Harry. Mrs. H. A. Hart. • Mrs. P. J. Hauswirth. Mrs. John G. Heitman. Mrs. A. Henderson. Mrs. Albert M. Herr. Mrs. L. H. Haskins. Mrs. Frank D. Jackson. Mrs. C. A. Juengel. Mrs. W. F. Kasting. Mrs. Phillip F. Kessler. \ Mrs. August Kineger. Mrs. Walter Kreitling. Mrs. C. A. Kuehn. Mrs, E. H. Kunzman. Miss Lewis. Mrs. George Lorenz. i Mrs. Gustav Ludwig and children. Miss A. K. Luffman. Miss Mary Magruder. Mrs. Charles F. Maynard. Mrs. C. H. Maynard. Mrs. F. H. Meinhardt. Matilda Meinhardt. Miss Josephine Mero. Mrs. G. M. Naumann. Miss Helen Patten. Miss Grace Peck. Mrs. S. N. Peck. Mrs. Adolph H. Poehlmann. Mrs. August F. Poehlmann. Mrs. John W. Poehlmann. Mrs. J. L. Powell. Mrs. A. Rasmussen. Mrs. Louis Schmutz. Mrs. M. Schummer. . Mrs. E. A. Scribner. Mrs. ,Tohn Steidel. Mrs. E. Suder. Mrs. J. C. Vaughan. Miss G. M. Wessels. Mrs. John Westcott and daughter. Mrs. J. S. Wilson. Mrs. E. F. Winterson. igo^. The American Florist. 167 With the Western Contingrent. A familiar query : What has hap- pened to Rudd? Ed Winterson and Jim Hartshorne furnished music for the crowd. Comedian Foley had all his old stunts with him and he has added many new features to an extraordinary repertoire. Phil Hauswirth had the time of his life solving railroad riddles for his con- stituents and did more real hard work than the paid railroad employes. President Vaughan could have reached convention headquarters with less expense and greater comfort, but said : "I go with Mrs. Vaughan and the 'boys and girls' who have paid out their good cash to be there with me." Harry Balsley regretted missing the visitors, but was too busy packing pots for western growers. Alex. Henderson, of Vaughan's Seed Store, made this his wedding trip, five years after the event. Detroit hospitality showed all the vigor and expansiveness of its Chicago relative. There were 112 persons on the Detroit special, fifty-one in the Chicago. A species of humor on the train was that of fake telegrams, which gave much uneasiness for a time to the re- cipients, Martin and Sullivan being among the victims. Fred Breitmeyer accompanied the party on the special train as far as Windsor, where he bade the boys adieu. Phil Hauswirth nearly lost his hat crossing the Belle Isle bridge, attempt- ing to save the ill-fated headgear of L. Bemb, and later parted with it cross- ing the Detroit river on the ferry boat. Martin detests ice and Hartshorne, Winterson and others know it. Fritz Bahr walks in his sleep morn- ings chasing coca-cola. Fritz is not half so funny when he leaves his old- time ehum, Anton Then, at home. George Asmus and wife joined the party at Buffalo. Kasting's demijohns were received at the same place and contributed much to the general hilarity. In their eagerness to get coffee and rolls at Bethlehem, the great steel works of that place were overlooked by the hungry conventionites. Many persons were seen running in Philadelphia August 15, something very unusual there. This happened when the special, with many hungry men and women aboard, reached that city. Robert Kift and David Rust, repre- senting the Florists' Club of Philadel- phia, were on hand with a generous supply of fruit and liquid refreshments. "Food is very desirable," said Presi- dent Vaughan at Philadelphia, "but press on to Washington." B. Schroeter, Jr., had his kodak with him and from the train took many views of the Pennsylvania scenery. Sullivan almost sighted his old home from the Baltimore and Ohio train, at Avondale, Pa., ten miles away. The special reached Washington a little late, but there was "something doing" a minute later. Convention Notes. F. L. Bills, of Davenport, la., is a thirty-third degree Mason. Rudolph Boehringer, the Michigan state vice-president, was the only rep- resentative of the Saginaw valley. Many of the convention visitors took advantage of the opportunity afforded them to see Atlantic City, where they enjoyed the ocean breezes and the salt water. An example of commendable interest in S. A. F. work was shown by the four delegates who journeyed all the way from Winnipeg to attend the con- vention. David Shannon, of Madison, N. J., one of the oldest florists at the conven- tion, told of an uncle who in 1814 was offered employment on the building of the Washington capitol as a mason at a remuneration made up of a certain amount of money and grants of land in and around Washington. He refused, but the nephew on looking over the city at the present day is of the opinion that his decision was hasty. John Scott, who brought Nephrolepis Scottii to the convention, suffered the loss of his traveling bag at the Shore- ham hotel. Robert Wilson, the Brook- lyn florist, had pre-empted a prescribed portion of the bag's capacity for a few things needed for his toilet, and as a consequence two mad florists besought a few needed articles from their fel- lows in the hotel on Tuesday morning. John T. Withers made a stopover in Philadelphia on his way to Washington with the New York party, and on resuming his journey accidentally thrust his arm through an open car window and sustained a painful injury to his hand through collision with some pass- ing object. As a result he appeared at the convention with a bandaged hand. John B. Nugent, Jr., of New York, was happy on the Washington special in the fulfilment of his promise that all who made the trip would be well pro- vided for. Clad in overalls he under- took the duties of "chef" in addition to his regular office. He had able assist- ants in R. M. Schultz, Joseph A. Manda and J. S. Fenrich. M. Rice & Company, the Philadelphia supply concern, distributed at their con- vention quarters small boxes of Japanese water flowers. The legend inside the box, "Watch It Grow," was typical of the firm's business. W. F. Gude read at the first session a letter from the president and board of directors of the Washington Saenger- bund extending the privileges of the club to any and all members of the S. A. F. while in Washington. Geo. H. Cook, superintendent of the exhibition, was on Thursday night pre- sented by the exhibitors with a Ma- sonic charm set with diamonds. Mr. Cooke labored long and faithfully to make the exhibition a success and the presentation was most fitting. Sergeant-at-Arms J. D. Carmody, in his efforts to get the delegates into the convention hall, called out "Oyez ! Oyez ! Oyez ! This is to give notice that a keg of beer has been placed in the conven- tion hall and is on tap. Oyez, it is a very small keg, too." J. R. Freeman, the official representa- tive of the Washington Florists' Club, was presented by his visiting friends with a handsome diamond pin on Thurs- day night. Vice President Freeman on Thursday evening entertained President Vaughan and a number of S. A. F. members at his residence. The com- pany was large and the occasion one of great enjoyment. Michigan Hospitality. At Detroit most cordial greeting was given the convention travelers from Chi- cago, St. Louis and other way points. The Chicago contingent arrived on time and was at once taken in hand by representa- tives of the Florists' Club, including Vice-President Bemb, Secretary Sulli- van, Fred Breitmeyer, William Dilger, George Rackham and others. The par- ty was escorted to the depot dining room, where the tables were decorated for the occasion. After an elaborate breakfast, Ex-President Rackham, in the absence of President Watson, welcomed the visitors to the city, P. J. Hauswirth responding. Automobiles were in read- iness and the party was taken to various points of interest around the city, in- cluding Belle Isle park and the new Breitmeyer building, returning to the depot to take the Detroit special train over the Wabash railroad, leaving at noon. This break in the journey was most enjoyable and refreshing, and the thoughtfulness of the Detroit friends will be long remembered by those who participated in the pleasures of the occa- sion. The St. Louis representatives, un- fortunately, arrived late and only had opportunity to enjoy a small part of the entertainment prepared for them. Died in Harness, L. E. Dake, the representative of the Brown Brothers' Company, Rochester, N. Y., was taken ill on Thursday with blood poisoning and died Thursday night at the emergency hospital. C. W. Scott, of Vaughan's Seed Store and Wm. F. Gude rendered necessary service in the extremity and the son of the deceased arrived Friday afternoon to take charge of the body. Ideal Country Home on Modest Income. BY OGLESBY PAUL, PHILADELPHIA, PA. In presenting tliis paper to your con- vention to-day I feel a certain hesitancy. My point of view as a designer rather than a grower or horticulturist may not be one of interest to you and in such event I shall ask you to bear with me in patience in the hope that my sugges- tions may be helpful to some at least. No doubt, many of you will laugh at the title of my paper, "The Ideal Home," and yet, seriously, how many people have ever thought this subject out and reached a definite idea? Most people I have found are like sheep in their home making, following where others lead, and judging from the evidence at hand the leaders usually wore blinders. Take the average suburban settlement for example, where the properties are an acre or less in extent — and it is of small places only that I shall speak. The houses in such places are usually com- fortable and attractive, thanks to the skill of our architects, and the real estate man may usually be trusted to see that they have all modern improve- ments of water supply, drainage, light- ing, good roads and the like; of the necessities, as we call them, of modern life. The land, too, has been improved, the roads are shaded by trees and the gardens are neat lawns, with here and there a tree or clump of bushes. So far, so good. But after all, does this repre- sent the ultimate perfection of home making? The houses are vastly more home like and interesting than those of thirty years ago, almost as home like as, those of our grandfathers' day some 168 The American Florist. Aug. ig. malicious critic would say, but the gar- dens are still wofuUy bare and dull. Think of what one can do with a half- acre, what a paradise some half-acres are, what paradises they so often were in our grandfathers' day, and then won- der at the bare half-acres you see to- day. Surely the house and grounds together make the home, and the grounds even more than the house should reflect the personality of the owner. Study, and the mental picturing of your grounds as you would have them look, will alone make this possible. And then remember that planting, and once again planting, is the secret of suc- cess. How many handsome houses do you see in a day on lots bare of individ- uality and interest, dotted with a few trees and scattered bushes, which might be made beautiful by intelligent plant- ing? The passerby on the highway can run his eye over the entire estate and take in at a glance ever3i;hing save pos- sibly the kitchen door in the rear. What privacy is there left in such a home? Having thought much on the subject, I take the liberty of giving you the pic- ture in my mind of what such a half acre might be. The plot, we will assume, is rectangular, without features of any sort and nearly level. The house faces west, towards the street, and stands some fifty feet back from it. To mark the separation from the highway we will carry a hedge of privet across the front, and lead a walk directly to the front door from the street. By screen plant- ings of bushes from the corners of the house we will cut off the rest of the place from the public eye which must be content with a view of our front yard and no more; this much we concede to the general good. And here I know there are some who will say I am con- ceding too much and should shut the public out altogether with a high wall; however walls, whether good or bad, cost money that we need for more impor- tant things. Either side of my walk I would have a little lawn and back of it, next the margins, irregular enclosing borders of shrubs. Stout, coarse grow- ers are not wanted, for they will out- grow our space, but there is a wealth of suitable material at hand. In the cor- ners where height is needed might be forsythias, those golden glories of the spring, preferably only Forsythia For- tunei and F. suspensa, as F. viridissima is too coarse and Sieboldi differs but little from Fortune!. Of the viburnums we can find room for V. plicatum, the Japanese snowball, and V. Opulus, the old bush cranberry of our grandfathers. The weigelas, especially the newer vari- eties such as Eva Rathke, may find a place as also the bush loniceras, L. Tat- arica and L. bella-candida, charming for their bright fruits in July, and L. fragrantissima, for its perfumed flowers in early spring. As lower growers with these would be Spiraea Thunbergii or arguta, most lovely of spring flowering bushes, with the more vigorous Spiraea Van Houttei for later bloom and per- haps in a pocket in front of the border the dwarf Spirsea Antony Waterer and S. salicifolia. Rosa rugosa alba and the Mme. Bruant rose deserve a place and if we can get it the new R. rugosa alba repens. The list of roses should include our native Rosa lucida, Mr. Dawson's new R. Lucida alba, R. nitida, that hedge of thorns ; R. Carolina, the tall swamp rose and R. setigera, the wild July blooming rose of the prairies. Ribes sanguineum and aureum, the red and yellow currants, Rubus deliciosus and Exorchorda grandiflora, (the pearl bush,) are worthy of places. The old fashioned Spiraea prunifolia, with its wealth of double white flowers invaluable for cutting, will delight you if tucked in behind some spreading grower as the dwarf privet, Ligustrum Regelianura to soften the effect of its stiff habit of growth. The althsea,. its companion in old door yards, should be included, especially the red and white varieties, as they occupy little space and bloom in mid-summer when few shrubs are in flower. Of dwarf spread- ing bushes for the foregrounds of these borders we have Berberis Thunbergii, Ligustrum Regelianum, and L. medium, the latter a seldom planted but valuable form of L. ovalifolium, of dwarf growth and an abundant bloomer ; also Hydran- gea paniculata grandiflora; and H. urti- cifolia interesting in its semi prostrate habit, handsome leaves and graceful heads of flowers. A corner, too, may be found for the climbing hydran- gea, Schizophragma hydrangeoides and where it can be trained over the side of the building, few plants are more handsome. Then where we wish to bring the shrubbery down to the grass line without harsh margin beds we have charming plants of low stature. Deutzia gracilis and Lemo- inei, Hypericum aureaum, prolificum and Moserianum, Xanthorrhiza apiifolia, Euonymus obovatus and many more. Still further to break up the stiffness of the bushed form a plant of bittersweet, Celastrus scandens or Celastrus articu- lata and Lonicera Halleana are invalua- ble rambling over the ground or mount- ing on the nearest bush, every breeze sweeping its graceful outstretched ten- drils to and fro in the air. In the grass near the walk there is space for a small flowering tree or two, such as the double scarlet thorn (Crataegus Oxyacantha rubra fl. pi.), the single English thorn (C. Oxyacantha) the white thorn, the pink dogwood, or the like. For detail in the shrubberies there is an array of sel- dom grown bushes for some of which we can find space. Styrax Japonica, Sym- plocos cratKgoides ( a hardy bush, bear- ing white flowers), Caryopteris Masta- canthus (the blue spirea of the trade list) . Pyrus Japonica for its cheerful red blossoms so early in the season, Prunus Amygdalus, Rhodotypos kerrioides for its neat habit, clear white flowers and black fruits, and Kerria Japonica, pre- ferably the old single form, as its growth is better and flower more grace- ful. Now let us pass from the front door yard, through the screen planting, into the wild garden which lies on the south side of the house, shut out from the public gaze by these screening bushes. It will be simply treated, with masses of wild flowers and rock loving plants through which we pass by a trail that divides into two winding walks. The grading would be that of a little vale, the ground rising at the sides, forming slopes which are to be clothed with the rambling, sprawling bushes and plants found in wild spots such as the bram- bles, Rubus odoratus, invisus, and dume- torum, struggling down between taller lycium, symphoricarpos. and sambucus. The background would be of such things as Rosa multiflora -and canina. Cephalanthus occidentalis (the button bush of our northern swamps which vies with the sambucus to make glori- ous the bogs in midsummer), the feathery tamarix Elseagnus multiflora, Berberis, Aquifolium, Andromeda spe- ciosa, Fendlera rupicola, Robinia his- pida, Rosa spinosissima and many others, and on the irregular sloping fore- ground tufted masses of heather, Iberis sempervirens and I. Tenoreana, Daphne Cneorum, junipers of various kinds yuccas. Azalea amoena, Spirsea Ulmaria, S. palmata and S. tomentosa, and arun- cus, carpeting the ground in the inter spaces with Euonymous radicans, Lathy- rus latifolius, (the everlasting pea, broken by tufts of Armeria maritima, Orobus wernus, Arabis alpina, Alyssum saxatile, Aquilegia Canadensis, CEnothera Youngii and biennis, the white flowered O. speciosa and the aster-like O. Mis- souriensis. The latter by the way is a great favorite of mine, opening its golden salvers as it does daily for months at a time. Here, too, there is space for many spring blooming bulbs and such wild flowers as the sanguin- arias, anemones, violets, tiarellas, and Phlox subulata, Carolina and stellata. The walks might be of soil and leaves, pine needles or tan bark, and as a grass edging would be stiff and wasteful of room as well, carpets of Lysimachia nummularia will form a delightful irregular margin and when in bloom is covered with its yellow flowers. By sinking an old hogshead in one corner and making an occasional use of the hose, we have the ground work of a water garden where nymphseas may bloom amid irises, mysotis, mallows and lythrum, with a backing of the water side cephalanthus, clethra and arundo. From the wild garden by an entrance arched with clematis and wistaria, we pass into the flower garden occupying the rear or eastern portion of the lot. Here all is formal. A neat hedge of privet encloses it and the space within is laid out in straight walks and rectang- ular beds filled with flowers. Here the old-fashioned hollyhocks, digitalis, del- phiniums, tiger lilies, irises, roses, peonies and phloxes reign supreme, as they have for centuries in such gardens before us. The new and improved forms of each let us have, by all means, espe- cially in the phloxes, where the stride, both in purity of tone and size of flower are amazing. Let us also have roses in abundance, hybrid perpetuals, hardy teas and ramblers. The spaces left we can fill with poppies of many sorts, peren- nial and annual. I often wonder why more people do not grow the latter. The Shirley poppies are charming, but are cast in the shade by the splendor of the great double forms sold as the Mikado, the American Flag, and other high- sounding, but, in this case, justifiable titles. For blues we will have Baptisia australis, distressingly short lived though its lilac flowers be; Iris Germanica and Sibirica, the latter most decorative of irises when well grown, though the flowers of Iris Ksempferi excel it in size and depth of coloring; Campanula grandiflora, rotundifolia and persici- folia, Aquilegia coerulea, Veronica longi- folia and subsessilis, hardy asters and Stokesia cyanea. In pinks and whites are Dianthus, barbatus and deltoides, Lychnis Viscaria fl. pi., Pyrethrum hybridum and uliginosum, Achillea Ptar- mica, liatris and Sedum spectabile, For yellows there is an abundance to qhoose from in the composite family alone, beginning with the early flowering Doro- rticum excelsum and the coreopses, aad ranging through Rudbeckia hirta, golden glow and speciosa, and ending with /poj. The American Florist. 169 Helenium pumilum, Helianthus Maxi- miliani and H. orgyalis. I have not even touched on the wide field of annual flowers, which are the life of a garden. Marigolds, both dwarf French and giant African, the improved anthirrhinums, annual asters, celosias, brachycomes, godetias, etc., with dahlias, cannas and geraniums to brighten many a dull cor- ner. Arbors and trellises against the house will give space for growing wis- tarias, climbing roses and vines, and if there be a board fence along the back of the lot, it may be made beautiful with clematis in many sorts, the rambling yellow Jasminum nudiflorum — one of the spring's pioneers — briar roses, the annual coboea and the grand old passion flower, Passiflora cserulea. But let us pass through to the fourth or north side of the house, which, if the building be well located, will be but a narrow strip of land twenty-five or thirty feet wide. Through it the walk to the kitchen door should run, the space being least valuable here. That leaves room enough still for two shady borders in which to plant shade loving shrubs, flowers and ferns. Of bushes, there are the native Symphoricarpos vulgaris and racemosus, of value chiefly for their pink and white berries.. The latter, S. racemosus, was the wax berry of colonial days. For brightness of flower, there is nothing to equal the azalea, which will do nicely in such location, and Azalea nudiflora, the common wild pink azalea of our woods, is as charming as any. These azaleas may be effectively grouped and grown to best advantage when planted among evergreens, whose foliage will hide the bare shanks of the azaleas, which, like the Sultan of Sulu, whose costume was limited to a stove pipe hat and a red cravat, have all their beauty on top. In the foreground would be the low grown forms, the lovely pink A. Vaseyi, just the shade of the old Day- break carnation, the darker Azalea nudi- flora and the large flowered Ghent and mollis hybrids, shades of orange and yel- low chiefly. Behind them the taller A. arborescens, viscosa and calendulacea, the latter the flame azalea of the south- ern mountains. Space, too, there is for the pretty lavender Rhodora Canadensis, close kin, botanically, to the azalea. For evergreen plants to associate with them there are our native Rhododendron max- imum and Catawbiense, quite cheaply obtained and both very beautiful. So, too, of the native Kalmia latifolia (laurel), one of the most beautiful of all broad-leaved evergreens. For variety a few plants of the dearer hybrids are worth trying, if your purse can afford it, though they are thankless fellows, apt to repay your greatest pains by succumb- ing to the first cold winter. More satis- factory are the Andromeda Japonica and floribunda, especially the former, which is far too seldom grown. Leucothoe Catesbaei, a low spreading bush with leathery leaves and racemes of white flowers, is charming and easily handled, as is also Ilex crenata, the Japanese holly. Conifers we do not need, as the space is insufficient for their proper development and they succumb so often to the dust and soot of the suburbs. Here and there we would tuck in clumps of ferns, tall Osmunda cinna- moraea, Claytoniana and regalis in the dampest places, the hay-scented dick- sonia and graceful bracken where the sun shines most often, and under the cover of some bushes the evergreen Christmas fern (Aspidium acrosti- choides), the fragile botrychium and the beech fern (Phegopteris hexagonoptera). No bare ground should be seen, but in its place mats of English ivy, ground ivy (Nepeta Glechoma), Rosa Wichurai- ana, and vincas, their bare flatness broken by taller clumps of Solomon's seal (Polygonatum biflorum), trilliums, Scilla bifolia, primulas, vulgaris (the wood lily) , the woodland golden rod and aster (Solidago cassia and Aster multiflorus), lily of the valley and other flowers of our own or European forests. Such a half acre is by no means an impossible dream, nor is there fear that it will look cramped and crowded, for we have but carried the division of the house into rooms out into the garden. And it need not cost a fortune in the making if the owner will go systemati- cally about it and use his opportunities. The soil, of course, must be well pre- pared by deep digging and be well enriched. Many hours must be spent in gathering and establishing the plants, whether they be bought in nurseries or collected in the woods and fields. But, after all, many a man spends almost as much money on a useless stone wall along his property front, a wall too low to screen either from within or without. And will it not be worth while? Not a moment of the year will be without its interest in such a garden home, from the first breaking of spring, when the bulbocodium is pushing up its green nose, watching for a warm day to open its pink flowers with their odd, strap- like petals. Every day there is some new arrival to greet you. The yellow crocus will follow in haste to profit by the opening of the season, and not long after the white and lovely violet colored form named after Sir Walter Scott. Meanwhile, by the pool, our old friend, the skunk cabbage, a sort of stout, matronly old party, as it were, who rises betimes, has been up for some time, and no doubt may be in full bloom already, though this is a matter of inter- est more particularly to the symplocar- pus itself as the blossom is quite hidden in the purple green sheath. Then comes a long array of tender little things, bulbous for the most part, headed by the cold blue squill and its companions, the warmer colored Chionodoxa Luciliae and gigantea, the glories of the snow of our fathers. Almost as early are the woodland flowers, the wind and rue anemones, together with the bloodroot (Sanguinaria Canadensis) and the dog- tooth violet. Snowdrops in a bold group in one corner follow, and behind them would be rising the stout stems of the old Crown Imperial. This plant is one of the marvels among spring flowers. Like a giant among pygmies, it shoots up in a few weeks and then bursts out into a great head of orange lily-like flowers. Now, there is one spring bloomer yet more remarkable for its length of stem — the eremurus — think of finding in May a newly risen stem five feet high supporting a pike of snowy flowers nearly a yard stick long. One thinks at once of the magician and his marvelous seed. I always feel like tak- ing off my hat to the eremurus. Then the shrubby things in the dooryard begin to be heard from, spirea, cydonia, barberry vying with the narcissus and tulip in the wild garden for our interest, and presently the place is a veritable fairyland of life and color, from the unfolding leaves of the tiny Njmiphsea pygmaea in the pool to the nodding trumpets of the Tecoma mounting sky- ward on the walls. And so it goes, until frost cuts off the lingering flowers of chrysanthemum, geranium, dahlia and aster. Remember, too, I have not exhausted, but just touched, upon the field open to him who cares to try my recipe for a garden home. The Bowling Tournament. The bowling match overshadowed all other events of Wednesday. It came off as scheduled at the Rathskeller al- leys. Eighth and E streets, commencing at 2 p. m. sharp. The alleys are as nearly perfect as any in the country and the best of any on which the matches have been held to date. The arrangements under the superintendence of William H. Ernest were perfect in every de- tail and there was not the slightest hitch of any kind. The enthusiasm of the bowlers and their hosts of friends who lined the alleys, not forgetting the fair admirers who occupied the gal- lery, was immense. It was more, being so overwhelming in force of expression that one had to shout to his neighbor to make him hear. Besides the lusty lungs, there was an accompaniment of horns, tin pans, megaphones, etc., that raised a perfect pandemonium. Six clubs bowled at a time. Of the first six Washington made the best bid and their admirers were soon shouting their lungs out at their fine showing. Their last score of 911 was a fine exhi- bition and would have done credit to professionals. Baltimore in their final game came on with a rush and with a strong finish made 907. Philadelphia bowled steadily and had a comfortable lead at the end of the second game, but their admirers were given a fright as they just barely won out in the last game, making an even 800, which gave them the match by only three pins over Washington, they making 2,519 to Wash- ington's 2,516. TEAM SCORES. PHILADELPHIA. 1st. 2d. 33. Total. Moss 165 209 171 545 Yates 175 184 175 534 Polites 192 166 154 512 Robertson 163 175 166 498 Connor 142 148 140 430 837 882 806 2,519 WASHINGTON. 1st. 2d. 3d. Total. Cooke 155 180 159 494 Shaffer 175 185 188 54S Simmonds 162 173 181 516 McLennan 118 140 173 431 Ernest 156 161 210 527 766 839 911 2,516 BALTIMORE. 1st. 2d. 3d. Total. Halliday 169 137 162 468 Kramer 147 160 177 . 484 Boone 131 161 198 490 McRichmond .. 195 148 180 523 Seybold 181 152 190 523 823 758 907 2,488 CHICAGO. 1st. 2d. 3d. Total. Stevens 171 205 214 590 Winterson 125 154 200 479 Bergman 138 203 151 492 Hauswirth .... 119 149 161 429 Asmus 159 147 168 474 712 858 894 2,464 ST. Lonis. 1st. 2d. 3d. Total. Beneke 182 223 192 597 Beyer 133 166 154 453 Meinhardt 126 136 128 390 Miller 164 128 130 422 Kuehn 162 117 171 450 767 770 775 2,312 170 The American Florist. Aug. i<), NES^ TORK. 1st. 2d. Manda 123 166 Kessler 161 149 Roehrs 115 150 Guttman 167 124 Fenrich 157 175 723 764 CLEVELAND. 2d. 138 118 194 147 155 1st. Kelly 126 Hart 182 Bates 169 Schmidt 130 Graham 118 725 752 BROOKLYN 1st. Irvine 121 Schmutz 144 Scott 85 Siebrecht 152 Donaldson .... 155 657 1st. Sullivan 126 Breitmeyer . . . 168 "Watson 121 Dunn 147 Brown 92 3d. 125 200 136 161 152 794 3d. 161 176 178 118 167 800 3d. 155 127 153 143 169 2d. 119 107 154 161 172 713 747 2,117 Total. 414 530 401 452 484 iiisi Total. 425 476 541 395 440 2,277 Total. 395 378 392 450 496 654 PITTSBURG 2d. 173 149 159 116 117 714 1st. 168 119 Carney .... Demas Loew 114 Ludwig 100 Koehler 79 2d. 213 126 131 169 52 580 691 3d. 147 150 113 124 95 629 3d. 157 111 183 120 114 685 Total. 446 467 393 387 304 1,997 Total. 538 356 428 389 245 1,956 INDIVIDUAL BOWLING CONTESTS. Seybold 573 Barr 316 Harris 468 W. S. Scott 368 H. M. Altick 406 McCauley 406 Smith 460 Valentine 401 Herold 359 Miller 230 Crump 482 Minder 20(.i Rasmussen 370 Cuggren 203 Barry 485 Holt 482 Lohrena 388 Lehr 296 Baumer 488 Kasting 428 Shaw 313 Mansfield 467 Ellis 386 Billingsley 487 Perrv 362 Ludwig 281 McClure 445 Wilson 381 The highest total for three games was made by Philadelphia with 2,519, which wins the following prizes : The W. F. Kasting championship cup for 1905, the H. B. Beatty cup, to be won twice to secure ownership and the F. H. Kramer cup and iive silver match boxes pre- sented by H. B. Beatty, one for each player. Washington being second with 2,516 pins, wins the loving cup donated by Berry & Welmore, pair of gold cuff links for each player, donated by A. F. Esch. Baltimore with the third highest to- tal won loving cup donated by Gault Brothers. Chicago won the loving cup donated by the Capital City Brewing Company. J. J. Beneke, of St. Louis, rolled high single score, 228; also high total with 597. J. H. Stevens, of Chicago, was second with 590; Shaffer, of Washing- Ijjh. third,: with 548. •■■■'iKramer, Boone and McRichmofid, of BSItimoi'e, Moss, of Philadelphia, and Stevens,, :of Chicago, tied in number of strikes. J. J. Beneke won a suit case for high- est total, 597 pins. After the team bowling was over in- dividual contests were commenced with forty-nine entries. Many dropped out after the first game. Three games were rolled. The gold medal for best score in spares was tied for by Shaffer, of Wash- ington, and Hart, of Cleveland. Shooting- Contest. The shooting contest at the grounds of the Analostan gun club Thursday afternoon was well attended and most successful. Luncheon was served in a grove ad- joining the grounds. In the team shoot, Phila- delphia vs. Washington, Philadelphia won with 98 out of 125. For the highest individ- ual scores, W. K. Harris and George Anderson, both of Philadelphia, tied at W. K. Harris. William Fendley. President-elect Canadian Hort. Association 23 out of 25. The individual prize was a fishing rod and reel, so instead of shooting off the tie, the prize is to be deposited at the Barnegat club, and either man is the winner when he uses the outfit of the club. The championship shoot was very interesting and closely contested. George Anderson of Philadelphia and H. Brown of Richmond, Ind., tied for the honor, the score being 45 out of 50. The contestants refused to shoot off the tie, and each tried to thrust the prize on the other. To end the chivalrous situ- ation, Mr. Brown took the prize — a sil- ver pitcher, donated by H. B. Beatty — pushed it away from him, and walked off, making it incumbent upon Mr. Anderson to take it. H. M. Altick of Dayton, O., was third with a score of 42. In the consolation match L. B. Bur- dett of Washington, was first; Frank Bailey of Washington, second ; Z. D. Blackistone, Washington, third; Mr. Smith of Philadelphia, fourth, and W. Scott of Buffalo, fifth. The contest was in charge and under the direction of Z. D. Blackistone, who was ablv assisted by John Westcott of Philadelphia. President-elect W. F. Kasting:. William F. Kasting, of Buffalo, the newly elected president of the Society of American Florists, is one of the most widely known of the younger members of the craft. He was born in Germany and came to this country with his par- ents as a child. His first experience in the florist business was in 1886 at the greenhouses at the Niagara hotel, and since then he has been identified with the trade at Cleveland, Chicago, St. Louis, Erie and other points. After be- ing associated with D. B. Long, of Buf- falo, for a few years he succeeded to the business in 1896 and has since by his indomitable push and energy developed it into one of the largest and most prof- itable in the country. In igoo he was elected vice-president of the society at the New York conven- tion and much of the success of the convention at Buffalo was due to his efforts. He was a strong candidate for president, and his graceful retirement in favor of John Burton will be remem- bered by many. His present success will demonstrate that such acts are not forgotten by the rank and file of the so- ciety. Although a pushing, hustling business rnan, he has still found time to make his mark in politics. He has for some years held the office of park commis- sioner for his city and is a power in the councils of the democratic party of Buf- falo. In William F. Kasting the So- ciety of American Florists has, if we mistake not, its first presiding officer drawn from the ranks of the commission men. Vice-President-elect H, M. Altick. H. M. Altick, the newly elected vice- president of the Society of American Florists, is a native born citizen of Day- ton, O. It was not until 1893 that he graduated into the florist business, being at that time one of the incorporators of the Highland Floral Company. Lack of success in the management soon forced him to take practical charge of the ven- ture, which he soon changed from a los- ing to a highly profitable one. He dis- penses justice on the side in addition to his florist business, being a justice of the peace. He was appointed a member of the executive committee by President Breitmeyer and has been especially prominent as a promoter of the McKin- ley fund among the florists. American Rose Socteiy. There was a very well attended meet- ing of the American Rose Society held at the Ebbitt house, Washington, D. C, August 17, President Montgomery pre- siding. Among others present were President Peter Fisher, of the Amer- ican Carnation Society; Henry A. Sie- brecht, P. R. Quinlan, William H. El- liott, Mr. Curran, F. R. Pierson, Ben- jamin Hammond, Anton Wintzer, E. G. Hill and Michael Barker. Mr. Siebrecht made a strong plea in favor of extending the utilities of the society, and he was seconded in this by Messrs. Quinlan and Hill. Mr. Curran, of Elmira, N. Y., was also a strong advocate of extension of the society work. At this point Mr. Barker raised a vigorous protest against apparent localization of the society's doings. He claimed that it had in pre- vious years been too strongly provincial tgos, ■■ ■ The American. Florist. 171 and Messrs. Elliott, Pierson, Hill and others urged that the east was not alto- gether to blame for this condition. Spe- cial prizes were called for and E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind., responded by offering- $50 in premiums for Richmond exhibits. William H. Elliott, of Brigh- ton, Mass., offered $50; Alexander Montgomery, $50, and there were sev- eral other premiums mentioned. It was then suggested that a guarantee fund would be in order for the forthcoming exhibition of the society. In response to this, names were entered as follows : F. R. Pierson, $100; William H. Elliott, $100; Benjamin Hammond, $100; E. G. Hill, $100; Alexander Montgomery, $100; Peter Fisher, $100; American Florist Company, $100; Park Floral Company, $100; and it is probable that others subscribed in like amounts after the meeting. The prize list of the so- ciety will be issued very soon, and cop- ies will be mailed to all likely com- petitors. Canadian Horticultural Association. CONVENTION AT MONTREAL. A large attendance of representative horticulturists from Newfoundland to the confines of Ontario honored the eighth annual convention of the Cana- dian Horticultural Association August 8, 9, 10 and 11 at Montreal. The ses- sions were held in the Natural History society's hall. The president, George Robinson, of Outremont, occupied the chair at the opening session, at which Mayor Laporte officially welcomed the association in the name of the city. W. Gammage, of London, Ont., responded, after which President Robinson deliv- ered his annual address. president's address. He congratulated the ■ association on the progress it had made since its last ■meeting in this city. He called atten- tion to the necessity of a registration bureau, where new introductions in plants and flowers, whether raised here or brought into this country, could be judged; registered, anc^ a complete rec- ord kept of all such exhibits. He sug- gested that a committee be appointed by the association, composed of three mem- bers, who could meet at intervals or as necessity demanded, to judge any new, rare or well grown plants, flowers, or anything pertaining to horticulture, with power to award medals, diplomas or certificates. Coming to trade condi- tions, the president said that from infor- mation he had gathered, the past season had compared, as far as profits were concerned, favorably with other seasons; prices to the growers had been good, and good flowers^ and 'plants had been in steady demand. He touched on the desirability of increasing the member- ship of the association, and remarked that it was strange so few took advan- tage of the benefits to be derived ' from such a national society. , ' 1 - EVENING SESSION'. In the evening F. G. Todd, land- ■ scape architect, Montreal, gave an illus- trated lecture on "Park Design." He showed plans of a number of parks in United States and Canadian cities, and said that the park system of Boston was recognized as being the most per- fect in the states., Thomas McHugh, gardener to the Forest and Stream club, Dorval, contributed a practical paper on "How to Keep a Greenhouse Attrac- tive in Wint~T." "How to Keep Grounds | Attractive in .Summer," was the subject of the closing paper, by R. Burrows, gardener to R. B. Angus, Ste. Anne de Bellevue. SECOND day's SESSION. The second day opened with a larger attendance, many delegates arriving the second morning. A paper by F. L. Girdwood, of Montreal, on "Violets," was well received. J. Bennett of Lach- ine, read a paper on "How to Grow Nephrolepis," bringing out many new facts. J. H. Dunlop, of Toronto, was not present, and all were very sorry to miss his essay on roses and carna- tions, but in place of it there was a lively discussion on roses. The after- noon was spent in v^i^iting local estab- lishments. The delegates split up in small parties, those going to Lachine having the most enjoyable time. The evening session was opened punc- tually, as there was a lot of business William Dilger. President-elect Detroit. Florists' Club. to be transacted. J. McKenna, of Cote des Neiges, was of the opinion that his paper on "Is Co-operation Practical in the Florist's Business?'' should not be discussed before an open meeting, con- sequently little was said. A committee was appointed to appear before the tariff commission of the dominion government and try to' get the tariff regulated according to the motion' passed last year in Ottawa, so plants which can be grown in Canada shall be protected by a duty of at least twenty-five per cent, and such plants as can not be grown here profitably shall enter free. NEW OFFICERS. The following new officers were elected : President. W. Fendley, Brampton, Ont. First Viqe-Pi-esident, W. Hunter, Guelph, Ont. Second Vice-President, J. Walsh, Mon- treal. Secretary, A. H. Ewing, Woodstock, Ont. Treasurer, H. Simmers, Toronto. J. Suckling, Truro, N. S,; H. Dale, Brampton; J. Eddy, Montreal and J. Campbell, Simcoe, elected to replace re- tiring committeemen. At the close of the meeting repre- sentatives for the different . exhibition boards were elected, H. Simmers for Toronto, B. Wright and I. C. Mepstead for Ottawa, William Gammage for Lon- don, and J. Bennett for Lachine. On the third day, August 10, the vis- itors were guests of the city of Mon- treal. After a reception in the city hall and an inspection of the parks, the following establishments were visited : Hall & Robinson's, Alfred Joyce's, Legare's lettuce farm and Mckenna & Son's. After luncheon on Mount Royal the party was taken to the harbor, where an pcean liner was visited. the banquet. The banquet in the evening, August 10, was a success. About ninety-five members attended. George Robinson, the retiring president, acted as toast- master. H. Simmers responded to the toast, "The Craft," for the seed trade, J. Walsh for the private gardeners and J. McKenna for the florists. W. A. Manda, of South Orange, N. J., was the only representative from the S. A. F. present, and was heartily cheered when he rose to state that the S. A. F. was the mother of many societies, including the C. H. A., and pointed out that it would be of great benefit if they could be drawn into closer relationship. trade exhibits. The following awards were made for trade exhibits : Foster Pottery Company, Hamilton, Ont., pots, highly commended. Dupuy & Ferguson. Montreal, Que., seeds and supplies, diploma. D. J. Sinclair, Toronto, Ont, seeds and supplies, certificate of merit. Hall & Robinson, Montreal, Que., plants, diploma. Campbell Brothers, Simcoe, Ont., gladi- oli, certificate of merit. George Trussel, Montreal, Que., phlox in variety. Charles Craig, Outremont. Que., choice melons. William Dilgfer. William Dilger, president-elect of the Detroit Florists' Club, was born in 1^57 in Sandusky, Ohio. His father was killed in the civil war when William was but four years old. His mother, grieved by the loss of .her husband, followed soon after, and William was left to the care of a French uncle. He received his early education at the parochial schools. At the age of sixteen he went east to Parson & Son's, Flushing, L. I., remain- ing there for nearly five years, where he , readily imbibed all to be had in his chosen trade of a horticulturist. At the age of twenty-one he was the proud proprietor of a greenhouse establishment in Indianapolis, which was burned out two months afterward. He was appoint- ed superintendent of the beautiful Woodruff place of the same city. The following year he went back to his na- tive town and started a range of five houses connecting landscape and horti- cultural architecture, continuing there for seventeen years. During that period his work took him to different parts of the country, including work for George M. Pullman, Chicago, and William K. Vanderbilt, Long Island. He finally lo- cated permanently in Detroit, doing work of the same nature, and his success in this line can be attested by the owners of the most beautiful gardens in this city, among which are those of Joseph H. Berry and Pfeffer's garden. In igoi, when the Michigan Cut Flower Ex- change was organized, Mr. Dilger be- came its manager and in which capacity I.e has acted since. Council Bluffs, I a. — Excavation for the new Shugart-Oureri building has begUi). It will be a three-story seed ele- vator on Tenth avenue and Sixth street. 172 The American Florist. Aug ig. TW^ENTY-FIKST YEAB. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements, on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; $1.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed only on consecutive inser- tions, as follows— 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Space on front pages and back cover page sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net. The advertising Department of the American Florist is for florists, seedsmen and nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines only. Orders for less than one-half inch space not accepted Advertisements must reach us by Monday to secure insertion in the issue of the same week. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chloaoo. When sending us change of address^ always send the old address at the same time. THIS ISSUE 60 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. The Washington convention (illus.) , — President Vaughan's address — Secretary Wilson. Dept. of Agriculture (port ) — P. J. Hauswirth (portrait) — Treasurer Beatty's report — Secretary Stewart's report — Miscellaneous business. — President's reception — Wednesday's proceedings — Thursday's proceedings — The trade exhibition — Report of the judges — Those present — With the western contiDgent — Convention notes — Michigan hospitality — Died in harness — ideal country home on modest income — The bo wlin? tournament — Individual bowliog contest —Shooting contest — President-elect W. F. Kasting (portrait) — —Vice-president-elect H. M.Altick (portrait). American Rose Society Canadian iHorticultural Association —President-elect William Fendley portrait)... William Dileer (portrait) Summer blooming lilies Meetings nest week Chicago New York Philadelphia RedBank. N. J European horticulture The seed trade — Nebraska seed crops — British seed crops — Bulb farm advocated The nursery trade — Mealy bugs on orange trees San Francisco Boston St. Louis Baltimore - Kansas City Glenoove, N. Y Muncie, Ind 156 158 160 160 160 16J lea 163 163 164 165 165 167 167 167 167 167 170 170 170 170 171 170 171 172 172 172 173 174 174 174 Hi 18-3 183 183 184 184 184 196 196 196 2r8 208 208 Advices from abroad, says a leading glass journal, note the market there for glass is very firm under a steady demand and that there are no prospects of any decline in prices in the near future. Society of American Florists DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION. Lewis Ullrich, Tiffin, Ohio, submits for registration, seedling zonal geranium. Tiffin. Flowers single, brilliant scarlet; clusters large, freely produced; foliage green, no zone ; growth free, bushy ; tested eight years. Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y. The Perfume Scheme. We understand that a new dodge is being worked up by which any plant not well known to the general public is enclosed in a tight case highly per- fumed. On entering the house of the prospective purchaser the case will be opened with a view to filling the room with the odor. Seeds supposed to pro- duce such plants are then offered for sale. The evolution of horticulture and floriculture, apparently, does not always work in the right direction. Summer Bloomiog' Lilies. Ed. American Florist: I would like a list of lilies to form a bed that will bloom continuously from May to October. I wish to set a Ded this fall for a private park. F. L. C. In reply to "F. L. C," I would say that in the following list will be found the most suitable lilies for outdoor plant- ing. There may be short intervals with- out bloom, but a large bed judiciously planted with these varieties ought to give interesting results : Lilium tigrinum var. splendens, L. speciosum var. album and rubrum, L. tenuifolium, L. elegans var. fulgens, L. auratum, L. candidum, L. Canadense, L. umbellatum, L. Henryi, L. Hansoni, L. Melpomene, L. Thunber- gianum, L. Batemannise, L. pardalinum, L. Wallacei, L. superbum, _L. Japonicum var. roseum, L. Chalcedonicum, L. con- color, L. longiflorum, L. Brownii, L. Nepalense, L. Philadelphicum, L. Wash- ingtonianum, L. Columbianum, L. Par- ryi, L. sulphureum, L. pomponium. For a border to a bed of these lilies Funkia grandiflora alba or marginata would be very appropriate. D.M. Meetings Next Week. Chicago, 111. — Chicago Florists' Club, Handel Hall, 40 Randolph street, Aug- ust 24, at 8 p. m. Denver, Colo. — Denver Floral Club, 323 Charles Block, August 25, at 8 p. m. Hartford, Conn. — Hartford Florists' Club, August 25, at 8 p. m. Montreal, Que.— Montreal Garden- ers' and Florists' Club, Alexandria rooms, 2204 St. Catherine street, Aug- ust 21. New London, Conn. — New London County Horticultural Society, Elks Hall, August 23. Richmond, Ind. — Richmond Florists' Club, greenhouses of member, August 21. Salt Lake City, Utah.— Salt Lake Florists' Society, August 25. Chicago. THE MARKET. The usual August conditions prevail and there has been little doing besides the usual shipping orders. Demand has been very light and supply exceeding- ly short, as there are practically no carnations, and first-class roses are a scarce article. American Beauty con- tinues to improve in quality and quan- tity. Rain and cool weather marked the first days of the week and undoubt- edly was beneficial to growing stock under glass. The rain shortened the supply of asters considerably and good stock brought as high as $2 in numerous cases, although much of the cut moved at prices ranging round about 50 cents. Only the best grade of gladioli had any sale and quantities stand around and grace the counters of the florists' shops. Dahlias are becoming more plentiful and green goods move in pro- portion to other stock. ," NOTES. A large and jovial crowd boarded the two special cars of the Wabash railroad on Sunday night, and started enroute to Washington to represent Chicago and surrounding territory at one of the largest conventions the Society of American Florists ever held. The delegation consisted of the follow- ing: J. C. Vaughan and wife, Fred Dietsch, L. Wittbold, N. J. Rupp, John Muir, F. W. Martin, P. J. Foley, J. Kidwell, Ed. F. Winterson and wife, M. Barker, P. J. Hauswirth and wife, Victor Bergman, George Asmus and wife, J. Poyer, John Poehlmann and wife, J. H. Stevens, H. B. How- ward, August Poehlmann and wife, Adolph Poehlmann and wife, M. Schum- mer and wife, J. S. Wilson and wife, H. N. Bruns and wife, Alex. Hender- son and wife, Mrs. Kreitling. The following out of town people joined the party: H. E. Philpott, D. D. England, T. W. Taylor, Winnipeg, Man. ; B. O'Neil, Elgin; J. T. Taylor, Davenport, la. ; J. Hartshorne, Joliet ; J. C. Renni- son, Sioux City, la. ; Charles N. Page, Wesley Green, J. T. D. Fulmer and Miss Fulmer, Des Moines, la. ; J. G. Staack, Moline, 111.; F. C. Smith and Miss Lewis, Ashland, Wis. ; A. J. Olson, St. Paul, Minn. ; Fritz Bahr and wife. High- land Park, 111.; F. P. Dilger and wife, Milwaukee, Wis. ; J. Gorley, St. Louis. Bassett & Washburn have a lot of new longiflorum lilies just coming into bloom, the bulbs of which were imported from the .Azore islands last fall. The original stock was transplanted from Bermuda some three years ago. The Azore lilies are now being grown exten- sively and are said to be free from dis- ease and superior to Bermuda grown stock. The illustration on page 196 shows Henry Seger in a field of extra fine asters at his place, 1730 West 107th street. Those shown in the center of the picture are an improved strain of Carlson's light pink and lavender, of which Mr. Seger is very proud. Those to the right hand are Benthey's white and pink. H. E. Philpott, of Winnipeg, Man., returned to this city from Montreal, where he attended the eighth annual convention of the Canadian Horticul- tural Association. He reports an espe- cially enjoyable time. Mr. Philpott joined the Chicago delegation to Wash- ington Sunday night. Vincent J. Gorley, of Grimm & Gor- ley, St. Louis, arrived- in this city August 10, and called on a number of the trade before he joined the Chicago delegate to Washington. After the con- vention he will spend the balance of the month in New York and other eastern points. Some of the loyal ones who remained at home sent a telegram to the conven- tion team on Tuesday morning which read as follows: "We wish you all luck. Be sureski to hitski the head pinski." N. J. Rupp spent several days last week in Milwaukee. The Moninger Company has secured the contract for the addition of several houses at the soldiers' home greenhouse plant. The Flower Growers' Market is receiving a much needed improvement in a new coat of wallpaper. About 600 double rolls of paper will be required to complete the job. Phil Hauswirth was the 'busiest man in town Saturday and Sunday, arranging the transportation for the Chicago dele- gation to Washington. igo5. The American Florist. 173 J. A. Budlong returned home August 14, after an extended visit in the east, having made almost the entire trip on his bicycle. Henry Meyer, of Rock Island, was a visitor this week. He is contemplating erecting a new house. Mrs. L. H. Winterson, who suffered an attack of typhoid, is reported as improving. Joe Straus, bookkeeper at Randall's, is spending his vacation at Devil's Lake, Mich. George Piepgrass, of Deamud's, is reported quite seriously ill. Adolph Fehr, of Belleville, III., visit- ed here this week. . SITUATIONS, WANTS, TOR SALE. One Cent Per Word. Cash with Adv. Plant Advs. NOT admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year 1905 is entitled to a flve-liue want ADV. (situations only) free, to be used at any time during the year. Situation Wanted— In store as desiccner and decorator; experienced; understands bookkeep- ing. Box 411, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By September 1, by flrst- class rose grower, able to take charge. In or around Chicago preferred; married. Box 4 1 2, care American Florist. Situation Wanted -By a young man with 5 years' exi)orlence as rose and carnation grower. Good habits and a hard worker. State wages. Box 4i3, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a good florist; 13 years' experience in general lines, roses and carnations; single; 28 years of age, state wages. Address Bos 401» care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By plant salesman and decorator with knowledge of greenhouse and pleasure ground. Address Casbel, 524 N. 32d Street. Philadelphia. Situation Wanted— By gardener and florist, age 34, life experience in all branches of horticul- ture; competent, trustworthy man. Address Gardener, 3419 Crotona Ave., New-York. Situation Wanted— As gardener, by German, 33, marnea,one child. 17 jeara' piactical experi- ence. First-class reference. Private place pre- ferred. Box 395, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— October 1 or sooner, by competent florist, id ihe Growers' Market, for one or more good growers. Strictly honest, sober and tellable. Box 402, care American Florist Situation Wanted— A good grower of cut bloom deoires a poaltion of trust and reaponsi- biiity; is capable of attendina to the oorrespond- euoe and keepint; the accounts. Address Box 405, care American Florist, Situation Wanted— By a No. 1 grower of roses, carnations, 'mums and general line of plants, with 20 years' experience, wants position as working foreman where good stock is wanted; state wages in first letter. Address Box 408, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Good grower, to take charge of growing [Of bmttU retail place. Address Box 393, car« American Florist. Help Wanted— A. No. 1 gardener for private place; German preferred: mubt be sober. Mrs. Thos. Wilce, 708 W. darrison St., Chicago. Help Wanted — A. good grower of cut bloom to run a plaut oiuse 'o Philaaelphia on shares. Give full information in first letter. Address Box 406, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A single man who is a No. 1 grower of roses, carnations and general stock for retail store. Good wages pa'd. Address Box 41U, care American Florist. Help Wanled- At once, two men for general greenhouse wurk; must be sober a n*! industrious. H'ermanent position for good, steady men. Ad- dress Box 403, care American Florist. Wanted Partner— Gentleman or lady to open retail flower store in Chicago; good location: small capital required; prefer some one with store and designing experience. Address box 409, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Young man as assistant and make-up in flrst-class store; would be steady place for right party; references required. State salary wanted. Address The Rosert, 96 Yonge St., Toronto. Help Wanted— \ man who thoroughly under- stand- the growing of pot plants, carnations, roses and who is willing to make himself generally use- ful under foremau. Address Idle-Hour Nurseries, Macon, Ga. Help Wanted— A good sober man who can grow carnations, ro^es, 'mums, mushrooms, gen- eral stock, and fo design work. State wages ex- pected with bvtird and lodging. Address Box 442, Eockville, Ind. Help Wanted— ^n experienced eardener for grotjitiouse, capable of taking cbarae of rose . houses and carDations,etc., in my absence; single man; $15 00 per m'^nth without board, for start. Steady position to r'ght party. Address C. L'FFLER, Govanstown, Md. Help Wanted— Good grower of roses, carna- tions, chrysanthemums, etc. Houses plunt^d, new houses; one understanding glazing and fitt- ing pipes; steady job. Free house if married; board, if single; state wages. Address Lang, the Florist, Dallas, Texas. Help Wanted— $100 per month, with chance of incrtfll^e, 10 capable manager, t^ioroughly up in retail florist business: middle states. Give aee, references, places of employment for past five jears. All information strictly confidential. Ad- dress Bos 396, care American Florist. Wanted— Hot water boiler of about six hundred square feet of radiation. Address Elson Helwig, Marion, O. Wanted to Rent— One or two greenhouses in good condition, in or aronnd St. Louis, Mo. Box 392, care American Florist. For Sale Cheap— Good as new, a lot of 6-inch hot water gate valves. I'hese are the very best made. The Geo Wittbolb Co , 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicaeo. For Sale— $5 000 will buy 12,60lJ feet of glass, all heated by steam; terms to suit, with two acres of land. A pottery for tale or rent: clay on the place. Box 399, care American Florist. For Sale— At a bargaih, two finely matched variegated century, plants, about five feet high and five feet across; splendid specimens. Address Mrs. H. Wilkinson, iSiWinthrop Ave.. Chicago. For Sale— We have a number of 4 and 6-inch hot water gate valves in good condition, which we will sell at half price. Address The Geo. Witteold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. For Sale or Rent— Between 25,000 and 30,000 feet of glass, well stocked and equipped, near Chicago, only responsible parties need apply; for further particulars, address Geo. Harrer, Morton Grove, 111. For Sale — A good florist business in a western city of 60,000 can be purchased at a great sacrifice. Well established trade and prospects for future bright. Is worth $1,700, but will dispose of busi- ness for $700 cash. Ill health cause of disposition of business. Box 217, care American Florist. FORESTER AND LANDSCAPE GARDENER Is open for engagement November 1, to take posi- tion as city forester or park superintendent or to manage woodlands and landscape department of large public or private estate where the various branches of horticulture are practiced. MiddJe Btatei preferred. Address Box 397, cara American Florist. To Our Customers in the Western Passenger Association; We can secure you a rate of one and one- fifth lare for the round trip to Chicago for the following dates: August 5, August 19, Septem- ber 3, October 28. These tickets are good return- ing for about seventeen days. Those salable August 5th to 12th should be useful for florists coming to Chicago on their way to the Washing- ton Convention from points in Western Passen- ger Association territory which includes states of Illinois, Iowa, Wisconsin, Nebraska, Minnesota, North Dakota and Kansas. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO. For Sale at a Bargain* Eight Craenhousas, 21 x 142 feet; Garland iron gutter, steam heated, size of glass 16x 18 Inches; 17.000 square feet; built only three years: stocked with Liberty. Ivory, Bridesmaid and Chatenay. All in Al condition. Also seven room dwelling on the place. Eight miles from Chicago. Will bear close investigation. Address Pi cara American Florist. nnDDnOATinU ^^ ^^^ west requires a uUnrUnAliUn practical, hustling young man to handle a catalogue business already est- ablished. Should have good knowledge along this line. Must be in a position to take about $3,500.00 corporate interest to insure his ability, permanency and genuine interest in the work. A high grade business opening for the right man. Give full particulars of yourself or no attention. CATAIOGUE. care American Florist. FOR SALE. A RARE BARGAIN if sold before Sept. 1st. 5,000 feet of glass, erected in 1903; all modern and fully stocked. City of 10,000, with good ship- ping territory. Last year's business, $3 300.00. Trade has increased 25 per cent each year for past three years. Seven years' lease on land. Can be bought for two-thirds the amount of the original investment. Cash. Address P. O. Box 765. Nebraska City. Neb. FOR SALE GHEAP-Hot Bed Sash. .50 new sash 3x6 feet, cypress, elazed with 12x14 double strength "A" glass painted 3 coats best white lead and oil; just bought, GOstusS3.75com- plete. Will sell this month for 83.35 apiece: 25 or more at $2.00. AUo 50 sash same size bought 3 years ago ; the entire lot to any party at $1.00 apiece. Sash are easily worth double the money. Satis- faction guaranteed or money refunded. Cash. - CLIFTON HILL FLORAL CO., Omaha, Neb. Wanted. Carnation grower, night firemm, and young man wish some experience in growing roses and carnations. State age, experience, salary, etc. W. K. PARTRIDGE, Cincinnati, 0. For Sale. Two Hitchings hot water boilers in good condition, one No. 16 and one No. 1 7. Price, $75 and $90, respect- ively. Look Box 196, WILKES BARRE, PA. H. W. PIERCE, FOR SALE. The Alameda Greenhouses ROSWELL, N. M. A good florists' business in a city of 8,C0O. Well established trade and prospects for future bright; 300 miles from any other green- house. 9-room dwelling; barn, artesian well; hydraulic ram pumps water to two large tanks; 5,000 feet of glass; water heat; 9 lots, 50x160 each. Have a good catalogue busi- ness. Will sell for $12,000 cash. Don't write unless you mean business. MnSi Ji Pi uHUnUlli NEW MEXICO. Complete, Revised Up-to-Date DIRECTORY It gives you the names and addresses of all the Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen in the United States and Canada, for only $2.00. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St. CHICAGO. I^^Good Men are in Strong Demand. 174 The American Florist. Aug. ig, New York. MARKET STAGNANT. There is no change in the condition of the market. Business continues exceedingly light and cleaning up is difficult. Roses are somewhat better in quality, but stems are short, and few special grades come in. American Beauty is plentiful and moves slowly. Carnations are few and there are not many good ones. Asters and gladioli are very abundant. Many cases of glad- ioli were cleaned out at sacrifice prices on Monday. NOTES. The departure of the New York dele- gation to the convention on Monday morning was a break in the monotony of business conditions. A special train of four coaches left Jersey City at 11:15 o'clock, having on board the Florists' Club's party, and the delegation from Boston, the latter having arrived by steamer early in the morning. In the baggage car the chairman of the club's house committee, J. B. Nugent, Jr., had installed a liberal collection of both solid and liquid refreshments, including an immense caldron of chicken casserole. The whole train load was kept busy in ■the consumption of stock until the arri- val in Washington shortly before 6 "o'clock. ■ William C. Duncan, manager of the New York Cut Flower Exchange, was married August 10 to Miss Lohman, of New York, and left for Boston on a bridal trip. Philadelpela. STOCK IMPROVES. American Beauty roses are becoming much more plentiful, and the home pro- duction is improving in quality at a rate that will soon bar out the stock shipped from other rose centers. The early as- ters are about over and there is a dearth of good stock; the Semple strain is just making its appearance and will soon be- come plentiful. There seems to be an extra quantity of lily of the valley about, all the commission houses having a good supply ; $3 buys the best. Hydran- gea paniculata is now to be had by the wagon load if needed, the price being very low. The general business of the stores continues quiet and there will not be much change until September. NEWS NOTES. An interesting bit of news, which ■ shows the foresight of H. H. Battles, is that he has bought from Robert Craig & Son the entire salable stock of the new Ficus pandurata and will control the sale of this sterling novelty the coming season. There are some 200 plants now ready and the amount involved is some- thing oyer $1,000. This is quite a sum to put into one thing, but it is safe, as the plant is sure to be' a winner. It has a rugged beauty all its own and will prove, we believe, one of the hardiest of house plants. The improvements in the Battles store are progressing rapidly and when finished the effect will be fine. S. S. Pennock also sprung a surprise the past week, he having purchased the adjoining property on the east, which will give him about double his present capacity. The new building is 25x104 "feet, fronting both on Ludlow and Ran- stead streets. The present building is a three-story structure. Mr. Pennock will at once improve by adding a large, deep basement, which will be cemented and made suitable for handling chrysanthe- mums and other bulky stocks. A new shooting prize was added to the S. A. F. collection, the result of a wager between George Anderson and John Burton in reference to the date of a previous convention. On reference to the American Florist files Mr. Anderson was seen to have the best memory and immediately turned his wager over to John Westcott, and as a result a hand- some rod and reel will reward one of the gunners in the contest at Washing- ton. A delegation of Hartford florists stopped off the New York special on Monday, but could not prevail upon many of the Boston or New Yorkers to accompany them. In the party were John Coombs, Alex. Cummings, wife and daughter; P. Zunger, department of public parks, Hartford; Carl W. Falm, forester, Hartford; Theo. Wirth and wife, H. West, C. C. Austin, Suffield; J. C. Withers, Jersey City. A party of Indianapolis florists who had been spending a few days at Atlan- tic City spent Monday afternoon and evening in town, going forward with the western delegation Tuesday morning. In the party were A. Weigand, H. Rieman, Sydney Smith, John Grande, Frank Carson and wife, Willingley and Irwin Bertermann. K. Red Bank, N. J. Automobiles decorated with flovirers were a leading feature of the carnival held here recently. The first prize for the best decorated machine was awarded to George H. Patterson. The car was trimmed with golden glow. Frank C. Strick received first forthe most origi- nal automobile decoration. The body of his car was covered with green and white, and the machine was trimmed with Bridesmaid roses. A stork was fastened to the coil box in front, and from the bill of the stork ribbons were stretched to two little flower girls in the rear seat, one carrying pink roses, and the other white asters. A. Percy Sherman won a prize with a machine beautifully decorated with roses, asters and hydrangeas. B. European Horticulture. (from the BRITISH TRADE PAPERS.) Rose Richmond. — This new hybrid tea, judging from a couple of plants flowering in the greenhouse at Kew, appears like- ly to rank with, or even excel. Liberty as a forcing rose. It Is a rather brighter red than Liberty, and very fragrant. Although only small when received, it is growing freely, and promises to be a per- petual bloomer. Of American origin, It is said to be a cross between Lady Bat- tersea and Liberty. From the demand for plants in America it has evidently caught on, 150,000 having already been disposed of. Two Delightful Everlasting Peas. — ^In No. A greennouse at Kew there are just now two decidedly pretty but uncommon members of the pea family in bloom, viz., Lathyrus pubescens, a native of Chili; and Lathyrus splendens, from California. The specific name of L. pubescens is derived from the pubescent character of its leaves and young shoots, but far and away the most important feature are the clusters of bright lavender-blue flowers, which are at this season freely borne. The color may appear commonplace, but it is really delightful. This pea is a native of Chili, and was introduced many years ago; then lost, or nearly so, and finally reintroduced. It succeeds out doors only in favored districts of this country, but planted in a prepared bed in the greenhouse, as at Kew, it is just at home. Lathyrus splendens, the second to mention, is a native of southern Cali- fornia, and it was distributed twenty years or more ago by the late "William Bull, of Chelsea. The color of the flowers is a bright carmine-red. In which respect it stands out from all the members of the pea family. American Carnations In England. — It is impossible to get away from the f.act that the American varieties of recent introduction are more valuable for decoration than the ordinary English varieties. I find English raisers have fully recognized their value, and have already raised some good varieties of the same type. The earlier varieties that w© had from America were much despised on account of the fringed petals, yet when we got further improvements this prejudice was overcome, the long, stiff stems and full, sweet-scented flowers, with a deep calyx which rarely bursts, being qualities which no prejudice could overcome; and at the present time the American varieties take the lead and command the best prices in our English markets. It is only with an opportunity of seeing them as they are grown for market that one can fully recognize their value. The Sweetest Scented Rose.. — ^Many like the old cabbage rose scent, delicate as in Kaiserin "Victoria, while others prefer the rich perfume of Caroline d'Arden or Lady Helen Stuart. My own limited experi- ence would point to Beauty of "Waltham as most richly perfumed, the rich, lus- cious scent lasting in water for several days, and even the half-dried petals long after. Amongst teas, Marechal Nlel Gloire de Dijon, Devoniensis and Madame Berard, amongst the older kinds, will always have their votaries as highly per- fumed roses, but in my opinion they are far exceeded by such recent introductions as Gladys Harkness and Bessie Brown, giving a deeper, richer, and more sus- tained sweet odor. Garden Vases. — Alas! we cannot under- take to do full justice to such a title as the one above; it would require a long and learned essay. But we would say that tazzas or garden vases rising above balustrated walls or upon pedestals are, as everybody knows, one of the grandest features of gardens, one of their most ornamental, indeed, and they seem to indicate an overflowing luxuriance of material and money, for vases are usually filled secondary to the beds and borders. Sometimes they exist, but are never filled at all. except by the bountiful rains from on high, and then they look mournful, indeed. Aloes, agaves and summer- flowering, soft-wooded plants like fuch- sias, geraniums, and foliage subjects as rioinus, maize, and palms, are usually employed in the filling of them; but vases lose half their charm unless they have abundance of trailing plants hanging over their edges. "Why not have honeysuckle, clematis, Coboea scandens, or other simi- lar plants as trailers? and especially where these could be taken downwards and twisted around the balusters of a wall or round a pedestal or column, the effect would be very fine. The" White Mignonette. — This is a decidedly handsome and useful plant, known to botanists as Reseda alba, and capable of making a brave show in dry, harsh soils where many things will not grow; for while its cherished relative, the annual mignonette, requires liberal treatment to insure good results, this perennial species contents itself and thrives on a very meager fare, and even seems to flower the better when some- what starved. The flower spikes, which, as indicated by the specific name, are practically white, are frequently six or seven inches in length, and although the perfume of the annual mignonette is absent in the perennial, the latter is more than equal in point of beauty, for not only is the flower sweetly pretty, but the foliage is most elegantly cut, and of a fresh glossy green, while its erect bushy habit is another point in its favor. Seeds germinate readily, and the plants quickly attain to flowering size, but it is the best plan to sow during July, so that the plants have time to make good strong plants by flowering time next season. No difficulty is involved in obtaining and maintaining a good stock of this hand- some and useful plant. Jacksonville, Fla. — A. Miller is about to embark in the greenhouse business, and is erecting a house 20x100 feet. St. Cloud, Minn. — A special extra number of the Northwestern Journal of Progress contains a highly compliment- ary notice of the business standing of the Kindler Floral Company of this city. zgos. The American Florist. 175 Experimenting: Costs Money. Don't experiment. Get the value of our experience, and the benefit of the experience of hundreds of leading florists by dealing with us. You will profit by our experience, and you will avoid bad experiences. Weiland & Riscli, Leading Western Growers and Shippers of Cut Flowers, 59 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Long Distance 'Phone Central 879. Am. Beauties— Per doz. 36 inch stems ....$3.00 30 inch stems 2.60 2* inch stems 2.00 18 inch stems 1.60 12 inch stems 1.00 Short stems 60 Roses— Per VO Maids $ 2.00 to $ 6.00 Brides 2.00 to 6.00 Killarney 4.00 to 8.00 Liberty 3.00 to 6.00 Golden Gate 3.00 to 6.00 Chatenay 3.00 to 6.00 Carnations— Fair stock 1.60 to 2.00 Miscellaneous Stock— Per 100 Valley $ 3.00 to $ 4.00 Auratum Lilies 12.00 to 16.00 Easter Lilies 12.00 to 16.00 Asters 60to 2.00 Sweet Peas .60 Daisies 60 to 1.00 Gladioli , 2.C0 to 4.00 Tuberoses 6.00 to 6.00 Decorative— Per 100 Feros .16 Adiantum 75 to 1.00 Sprengeri 2.60 to 4.00 Asparagus Strings 25.00 to 50.00 Galax .16 Smilax lO.OOto 12.00 Subject to change without notice. FERNS H. J. SMITH, WHOLESALE DEALER IN Hardy Cut Ferns, Fancy and Dagger, Moss, Laurel, Bouquet Evergreen, Spruce, Balsam Boughs for cemetery use and covering plants. Also Laurel and Evergreen Wreaths and Festoon- ing; ihe best in the market. Write for price in any quantity. Our stock is always the best. HINSDALE, MASS. N. Lecakes & Co. 53 W. 28th St., New York. Tal. No. 1214 Madison Squara Stands at Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., W. 26th Street & S4th Street Cut Flower Market. Specialties: Galax Leaves, Ferns and Leuoothoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Pine and all kinds of Evergreens. 4reen and Bronze Galax Leaves, $1.00 per 1000. ALL Nnrser^en, Seedsmen and Florists wishing to do business with Europe should send for th* ii Horticultural Advertiser" Tbli is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the Horticultural traders; it Is also taken l>7 over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription to cover cost of postage 75a; Honey orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." Chllwell Nuneriet. LOWDHUM. Notts. Enqland. SOIWIETHING New. Branches of the Huckleberry Tree— a most ele- gant decorative green. It is largely used by florists ■of the Pacific Coast, Wasbington and Oregon, in 'decorations The branches are flat, very thickly furnished with exceedingly lustrous, green leaves, and it seems to adapt itself to almost any position in decoration that the Wild Smilax can be used in. CALDWELL the Woodsman. EVERGREEN ALA. New crop Hardy Ferns, now ready. Fancy, «1.25 per lOBO; Dagger, Sl.OO per 1000 Decorating Evergreens at Wholesale. wild Smilax, Palmetto and Cycas (Tresh cut), Palm Leaves, Galax, Leucothoa, Farns and Mostes, Leaf Moid, Orchid and Azalea Peats. Everything in Season THE KERVAN COMPANY, 20 West 27th St , NEW YORK. Please mention the A mcrican Florist wlien writing. HARDY GUT DAGGER AND FANGY FERNS. We carry the finest and most complete line of Decorative Evergreens and Florists' Supplies. Our specialties are DAG- GER, $1.00 and FANCY FERNS, A! quality, Sl.OO per 1000. Discount on large orders. BRILLIANT BRONZE and GREEN GALAX, Sl,50 per 1000. , Laurel Festooning, good and full, handmade 5o and 60 per yd. Green and Sphagnum Mass, tl.OO per bbl. Sphagnum Moss, 60a per bag; 5 bags, 12.00. Ivy Leaves, t4.00 per 1000. Sprengeri, 25o and 60a per bunch. Asparagus Plumosus, 6O0 per bnnoh or string. Leucothoe Sprays, tl.OO per 100; t7.60 per 1000. We also carry a full line of Florists' Supplies such as Tin Foil, Cut Wire, Corrugated Boxes, all sizes, Folding Boxes, Ribbons, all sizes and colors. All Kinds of Letters, Wire Designs, Cycas Leaves, Etc., Etc. Our stock is of the best quality and at the most reasonable rates. Please write for our price list. Orders by mail, telephone or telegraph will receive our most careful and prompt attention. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., L. D. 'Phone 2618 Main. 8 and 11 Province St., Boston, Mass. Please mention ihe American Florist when writing. COLORED and NATURAL iMIMORTELLES SEASON or 1905-1906. Hermitte, Lemoyne & Co. Dyers of and Dealers in IMMORTELLES, at Ollloules (Var.) South of France, Have the hotior to inform their customers that, owing to the abundant harvest in these flow- ers for tliis year, they are enabled to offer IMMORTELLES, both natural and colored, at prices very much below those of last year. Samples and prices will be sent gratis and free of expense on application. TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS, LEMOYNE-OLLIOULES. THE HORTICLLTURAL TRADE JOIRNAL. The largest, brightest, and best advertis- ing medium for the Horticultural Trade in Great Britain, published weekly. Also THE INTERNATIONAL HORTICULTURAL TRADE JOURNAL. Published quarterly. Both mailed post free for one year for One Dollar. Pdblishbrb : THE HORTICULTURAL PRIHTINfi COMPANY, BURNLEY, ENGLAND. E. A. BEAVEN, WholMalo Dealer In Soutliern Wild Smilax And Florist' Hardy Daoorative Supplies, EVERGREEN, ALA. THE ART OF Floral Arrangement. The first special newspaper ii» the world for floral arrangement 250 ILLUSTRATIONS ANNUALLY. Specimen number free. Subscription, f 2.40 yearly. BINDEKUNST-VERLAG, J. Olbertz, ERFURT, GERMANY. National Florists' Board of Trade, OHIosi 66 Pin* Straat, Nsw York. Credit Reference Book. A subscription to our Credit List will cost you SIO a year, and it may save you tlOO the first month. Special Reports. We make a specialty of this part of our work. Collections. We collect slow and doubtful ao- Dounts. Why not go through your books at once and send us all the claims that are in arrears? 176 The American Florist. Aug. 19, i m m WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS m J. B. Deamud 51 WABASH AVENUE, m 4 nc^trv HTsa, CHICAGO. i i w >♦♦♦♦♦»♦»»♦♦♦♦»♦• WHEN IN NEED OF BEAUTIES, Liberties, Carnations, Roses, t I Lilies, Valley, Green Goods, Asters try | I HOLTON & HINKEL CO., Mi.wa^u^^ee st. Milwaukee, Wis. I S Without doubt the Best Equipped Wholesale House in the west, X Wbol^ale power/\arKgfe Milwaukee, Aug. 16. 3, Beauty.... per doz. 1.00® 4.00 Liberty £ Chatenay 2. Bride, Bridesmaid 3, Meteor, Golden Qate 2 Perle , 4 Oarnations 1 Smilax 10. Asparagus sprays *' Sprengeri 2. Valley 3. Adiantum Longillorum lilies .' Gladioli 4 Sweet Peas Bubrum lilies 3 Auratum " Asters 1. Gaillardia PlTTSBUBQ, Aug. 16. Roses, Beauty, specials 20. " " extras 15. " " No. 1 ' " ordinary S. " Bride, Bridesmaid 1 " Perle, Chatenay 2. Carnations Lily of the valley 3. Smilax 12, Asparagus, strings 2S. Asparagus Sprengeri 20. Lilies Adiantum Asters Gladiolus 1 .00® 8.00 .00® 5.00 ,00® 5 00 00® 500 .00® 6 00 .00® 2.00 ,00@I2.50 3 00 ,00® 3.00 ,0C@ 4.00 1.00 12.UI) ,00® 6.00 .30 ,o:@ 4 CO 12.F0 \ 2,00 1.00 00@23 00 00® 18 00 00® 12 00 ,00® 5,00 00® 5 00 00® 4.00 75® 2,00 00® 4,00 00®15.00 00@50.00 ,00®30 00 15 00 .75® 1.25 50® 1.50 ,50® 3.00 Oleyeland, Aug. 16. Boses, Beauty, per doz 60® 3.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 6,00 " Meteor 4.00@10.00 " Kaiserin 4. CO® 8 00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Smilax 20.00 Asparagus , strings 25.00@50.00 " Sprengeri 1.00® 2.00 Common ferns 1,50® 2 50 Sweet peas ,25 Asters Sffii 2 00 Gladioli l.OCg) 2,00 FANCY AND DAGGER Ferns No. I Stock Only 50g. per 1000. GtAT^AJS., Brilliant Bronze or Green, 75c per 1000. Use our Laurel Festooning for your Decorations. It 8;ives the best satisfaction of any decorative g:reen at this time of the year. Sample lot on application. We make it daily, gathered fresh from the woods. Hand made, full sizes, 4c, 5c and 6c per yard. Once used, always used. Branch Laurel* 35c per larg:e bundle. Princess Pine« by the pound or made into festooning; when desired. CROWIi FERN CO., Millngton. Mass. Telegraph Office, New Salem, Mass. long Distance Telephone Connection. St. Louis, Aug. 16. Roses, Beauty, long stem.... 1.50® 2.00 " " medium stem 1.00® 2.00 " " short stem... .35® .75 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 4.00 " Golden gates 2.00® 4.00 Carnations 1.00® 1.50 Smilax 10.00@15.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 1.00® 2.00 plumosus 25.00@50.00 Adiantum 76® 1.00 Fancy ferns 125 Gladiolus 1.00® 2 00 Asters .50® 4 00 " Fancy 2.00® 2.50 Tuberoses 1.50® 2 00 Sweet peas .15 Valley 3 00 CrNCINIIATI, Aug. 16. Boses, Beauty, per doz ... . 1.00® 4.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 6.00 " Liberty 4.00® 8.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 4.00® 8.00 Carnations 1.00® 3.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 50.00 Smilax 12.50@15.00 Adiantum 1.00@ 1.60 Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri inbuncjes 36c per bunch Harrisii 12.50 Gladiolus 3.00 Asters 1.00® 2.00 Lilium auratum 12 50@15.00 " rubrum, short 4,00 IT PAYS To Tell the Adwertisei- Where You Saw His Advertisement. igo5. The American Florist. 177 E. H. Hunt, WHOLESALt Cut flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." 76 Wabash Ave., ..CHICAGO Please mention the American Florist mhen writing. E.C.AMLING THE LARGEST, & BEST EQUIPPED, g MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED g WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE S IN CHICAGO. g H 32, 34, 36 RANDOLPH ST., | I CHICAGO. I n !<■ !>• 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. Please mention the American Florist when writing, J. B. DEAMUD Wholesale Florist, 51 Wabash Ave., - - CHICAGO. LoDS Distance Phone, Central 3155. Please mention the Ainerican Florist when writing D. WOOD BRANT, BUCOSBBOB TO BRANT & NOE FLORAL CO. Grower of CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Brides, 3-in. pots, S3.S0 per 100. Direct Shipments from Greenhouses. W. Peterson and N. 48th Aves., CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when ivriting. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICA60. •OTolesaie Dealers and />^^ J. rt^^^ .^^^ Growers oftutr lowers GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILU Daily Cut from 40 to 60 Growers ROSES, CARNATIONS, ORCHIDS, SWEET PEAS, VALLEY, GREENS, Etc. Inside market quotations. Catalogue Free. Most complete line of Florists' Supplies In tlie West, E. F. WINTERSON CO. Established 1894. 46-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Please mention the American Florist when writing;, Vaughan & Sperry, Wholesale Florists« 58 and 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES. Zech&Mann Wholesale Florists Room 218, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Telephone, Central 32S4. W[)ol?5ale power/\arKjJi Uhicaoo, Aug. 16. Roses, Beauty, 30 to 36-in. stems 3.00 " " 20 to 24 " 2.00 " " 15 to 18 " 1.26® l.SO " " 12 " .75® 1.00 Liberty 3.00® 6.00 " Chatenay 300® 6.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 6.00 " GoldenGate 3.00® 6 00 " Gen'l MacArthur 4.00@10.00 " Killarney 2.00@, 6.00 Carnations I.OO® 2.00 Valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus Plumosus, per string 25 to 50a >' " sprays 2.00@3.00 " Sprengeri 2.00® 3.00 Galax leaves. Bronze, per 1000. $1.60 .20 Adlantum 76® 1.00 Fancy ferns .... per 1000 1 .O0@ 1 50 Smilax 10 00®12.50 Daisies 50@ 1.00 Asters 60® 2.00 Auratum lilies per doz. $1.50 Gladioli per doz. .26® .75 J. a. BUDL0NG Boses and Carnations A, Specialty I 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. SKCUT FLOWERS Please mentwn the A merican Florist when writing. PETER REINBERG 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Gut Flowers LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD. Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES— Per doz. 36-lnoh stems $3.00 S4-inoh stems 2.50 20-lnoh stems 2.00 15-lnoh stems 1.50 18-inoh stems 1.25 Short stems 3 .75 to 1.00 Per 100 LIBBBTT $4.00 to 6.00 MAIDS AND BRIDES 3.00 to 6.00 UNCLE JOHN 3.00to 6.00 CARNATIONS l.OOto 2.00 All fltwersare perfectly fresh and properly packed. No charge for P. & D. on orders over $6.00. Please mention the American F^rist when v/riting, WiETOR BROS. •'"'•'*"., Cut Flowers Growers i All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. please mention the American Florist when writing, has. W. McKellar WHOLESALE FLORIST, Bl Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY. Fancy Valley, Roses, Carnations, and a full line of all Cut Fiowera, Greens and Florists' Supplies. Poehlmann Bros. Co. Wholasala Growers of D".li.rs In Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 35-37 Greenhouses: Randolph Street, Morton Grove, IIL OXIIO.A.C;^0* To Succeed s s S By Advertising ( Keep At It. s s 178 The American Florist, Au ■g- 19' The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, WHOLESILE CUT FLOWERS, FLORISTS' SUPPUES. WIRE DESIGNS. AGENTS FOR THE EVERLASTING GREENHOUSE TILE BENCH. 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO. WELCH BROS. IS F^aro-v-iaa-o© S-txreei:. All Varieties FLOWERS In Season. FANCY and DAGGER FERNS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES all kinds. LrODg Distance TelephoDe, 6268-6267 Main. -CUT STRINGS OF- Asparagus Plumosus Nanus First-class stock, running even and full, 50c each. W. H. ELLIOTT, - - Brighton, Mass. l>jntrt w t >vft^^''^''tft-,ft.J»t-'^fl>iit ■«-" "«> ■ft'^^iy -THE- J.M.McGullougli'sSonsGo. WHOLESALE FLORISTS ALSO SnCCBSaOBS TO THE CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special attention given to Shipping Orders. \ 818 WALNUT ST. CINCINNATI, 0. | inpw "!>^ r i r ' U '< r ' U ' » ' M' Mni'Mrini"i>Mmnu-'yrT|F^; Please mention the A merican Florist when •writinz- H. G. BERNING, Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine SL, ST. LOUIS, MO. Please mentioyi the A merican Florist when writing, C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 Pine St., ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire DesignSj Please ineniion the American Florist when writing, r A N C V CARNATIONS and ROSES Pittsburg's Largest and Oldest 'Wholesalers. PITTSBURG GUT FLOWER CO., Ltd. 604 Liberty Ave., PITTSBURQ, PA. Please jnention the American Florist whejiwriting. Wbol^ale power/\arK|fe BosTOH, Aug. 16. Boses, Beauty, best 12.00®20.00 " " medium 6.00® 8.00 " " oulla 1.00@800 " Bride, Bildeamaid 2.00@ 4.00 " Extra 6.00® 8.00 " Liberty 1.00® 8.00 Carnations 75® 1.50 " Fancy 1.00® 2.00 Lily of the valley 1.00® l.SO Smllax 12.00®16.oa Adlantum 1.00 Asparagus 35.00®50.00 Philabblfbu, Aug. 16. Rosea, Tea 3.00® 4.00 " " extra 5.00® 6.00 " Liberty 4.00®12.00 " Queen oJ Edgely, extra 15.00®35.00 " " " firsts 10.00®12.00 " Beauty, extra 15.00®35.00 " " firsts 10.00®12.00 Carnations 100® 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 25.00@50.00 Smllax 15.00®20.00 Adlantum 75® 1.50 Easter lilies 6.00® 8 00 Sweetpeas 10® .25 Lillum auratum 10® *t5 Asters l.no® 2.00 White petunias 3d® .50 BuVFALO, Aug. 16. Sosea, Beauty 4.00®25.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor.. 2.00@ 7.00 Carnations 1.0()@ 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagua, strings 40.t)0®50.00 Smilax 12.00®15.00 Adlantum 75® 1.50 Sweet peaa IS® .30 Asters 50® 2.00 Gladioli 1.50® 3.00 Lillies 3.0G®10.00 BUY YOUR Gut Flowers, Florists' Supplies, WIRE DESIGNS at THE FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET, 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist ivhen writing. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists' Supplies. 228 Diamond St., PITTSBURG, PA. Send for weekly price list and prices on large orders.. Mease mention the American Florist when writings J. B. MURDOCH & GO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 545 Liberty Ave., PITTSBURG, PA. Please mention the American Florist when wriiing, ICE BROTHERS, 128 N. 6th St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Whdiesale Cut Flowers and Soppllei. Wild Smilax I ^'Z^Jlt^'r'sfes!* Shipyers of choice Cut Flowers and Greens of all kinds. Try us. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER Wholesale Florist Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies, CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. 1324 Pine Street, St. LouiS, Mo. Please 7nention the American Florist "when writing* Micliigan Gut Flower Excliange WM. DILGER. lUjr. FANCY FERNS, $1.00 per 1000. Discount on regular shipments. 38-40 IMiami Ave.. DETROIL MICH. Please mention the American Florist when writing. KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY 40-42-44 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Our reputation has always been that we fill orders when others fall. All stock in season at Lowest Market Rates. please mention the A merican Florist when writing, Rp;iiifiV<5 and V^illpv (= LEO NIESSEN CO. DCdUliebaaa YdUej my Arcn st., phiudelphia, pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. On and after July 1 st Stora will be open from 7 a. m. to 6 p. m igo5. The American Florist. 179 THE RELIABLE COIVI MISSION HOUSE. in^ ^ FFNDir^H ^^ W. 30th St., NEW YORK. ^3\i9\J9 WJ» M. L^l^ l%'MX>MM^ Bell Telephone. 324-325 Madison Square. <> <> <> <> o wmi WILLIAM GHORMLEY, Dally Receiver and Shipper ot Fresh Cut Flowers. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, etc. Tiiiphonnzzooandzeoi Madison Squart. 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY. »4*««««4 w^^^^^^^rw^w www www WW ww^ FORD BR05. Receivers and Shippers of Fresh Flowers 48 West 28th St. NEW YORK. Telephone 3S70-3871 Madison Sq. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. The Only House Handling the Victory NEW RED CARNATION To be Disseminated 1906. Also a Complete Line of CKolcest Flowers. WHOLESALE FLORIST, ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, 52 Wa.l 28lh Strsat, NEW YORK. 'Telephones: 1664-1665 Madison Square. Fiease mention the American Florist when writing, N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Coogan BIdg., 6th Ave. & W. 26th St., New York. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Morning. DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. CARNATIONS IVIV SPECIAI-TV. Conslanmants Solleltad. Prompt Paymanl.. E.tabllahad 1891. ALFRED H. LANGJAHR, ^l^^^'^^t Telephone 3924 Madison Square. PHILF.KESSLER Wholesale Commission Florist Consignments solicited. Prompt payments. 42 WEST 28III STREET. New York. Please mention the A -merican Florist when writings George Cotsonas&Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens. Fancy and Daggerl Ferns, Bronze and" Green Qalax. Phone 1802 Mad. Sq. Main Store, 45 W. 291h St., N E W YO R K. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly&SclienGk NEW YORK CITY, 44 W. 28ih Slreel, Cut Flower Exchangft, New Teiaphone No. W8 & 799 Madison Sq. Please mention the American Florist when writing, Wbolfjale {lower/arK^ New York, Aug. 16.- Soses, Beauty, best 10.00@l5.0a " " medium 3.00@10.00 " " eulls 1.00® 2.00 Llberty,be8t 3.00@ia00 " " culls 1.00® 3.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid, G. Gate. 60® 4.00 " Kalserin , Carnot 1.50® 5.00 Carnations 50® 2.00 " lanoy and novelties 3.00 Lily of the valley 1.50® 2.50 Lilies 4.00® 8.00 Smllax 8 00®10.00 Adiantnm 50® 1 25 Asparagus 20.0a@50.00 Sweet peas 10® .20 Asters 25® 1.00 Gladioli 50® 1.00 Thomas Young WHOLESALE FLORIST. 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Hease mention the A merican Florist when writings J. B. Braidwood, WHOLESALE FT ORKT and RETAIL ^LUIUJl, . COLORADO SPRINGS, COL. All Orders Given Prompt Attention. Original Pioneer House— Established 1871. JAMES HART 117 W. 30th St., NEW YORK. Wholesale and Commission Consignments solioited. Shipping orders promptly attended to. 'Phone ^6 Madison. FLOWERS SHIPPED BY John I. Raynor, Are the best product of the best growers for the New York Market. ADUNTUM CROWEANUM sold here exclusivelf. 49 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. Tel. 1998 Madison Square. Walter F. Sheridan, WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephone 902 Madison Square. 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. 20 Years' Experience. Tel. 4878 Madison. John Seligman, WHOLESALE FLORIST 56 West 26th Street, NEW YORK. OPPOSITE N. Y. CUT FLOWER CO. Everything in Cut Flowers. Consignments from growers solicited. Prompt returns. Best prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. Receivers and Shippers of Cut Flowers. Consignments Solicited. A. L YOUNG & C0.,^5?i'l't%r' 64 Wa.t 28t>i Straot, Telephone 3559 Madison Sq. NEW YORK. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Cut Roses — American Beauties and all kinds of Tea Rosea at lowest prices. Trial orders solicited. HELLER BROS., New Castle, Ifld. South Park Floral Coiinpany. Special Prices Made on Yearly Contracts. VALLEY. Ribbons and Florists* Supplies. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, .IHL^S:^ Carnations, Kaiserins and Sweet Peas. store closes at 6:00 p. m. until September 16th, Saturdays at 1:00 p. m. The Philadelphia Cut riower Co, 1516 and 151fif Sansom Street, i»A.. 180 The American Florist. Aug. ig. CUT FLOWERS OR DESIGNS will be Delivered for the Trade on Wire or Moil Orders in Best Qualities and Prices. SANsFRANCISCO. TELEPHONE MAIN 1023. Sievers & Bolaod, FLORAL ARTISTS 33 Post Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. INDIANAPOLIS. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Ave. . INDIANAPOLIS, IND. ST. LOUIS. Fred, C. Weber, FLORIST, 4320-4328 Olive St., ST. LOIIS, MO. Established 1873. Bell, Lindell 676. DENVER. T he Park •••Floral Co. "'•* "p^sl'^"'^' DENVER, COLO. Please tnention ike American Florist when writing; MILWAUKEE. C. C. PoUworth Co. MILWAUKEE, WIS. ^"' 'X gSgrs tr °' WISCONSIN. WASHINGTON. ' Shaffer ™s 14th and Eye Streets, ^fSSi^fn. WASHINGTON. D. C. Please mention ike American Florist when writings WASHINGTON. A. Gude & Bro. FLORISTS 1214 F Street, Washington, D. C. Please tnention the American Florist when writing, SAVANNAH. John Wolf, FLORIST. -SAVANNAH, GA. Please tiie'tlion the A mencan Florist when writing. BUFFALO. BUFFALO, N. Y. DETROIT. lOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS ^ 0or MIAMI and GRATIOT AVESo DETROIT, MICH, Artistic Designs. j» .a* ^^ High Grade Cut Blooms. Wi§ €^v«Y all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada^ Pleare mention the A tnerican Florist when writings Sailingfs Week Ending August 26. Aug. 22, Caronia, Liverpool-New York . Aug. 22, Canopic, Genoa-Boston. Aug. 22, Lake Erie, Liverpool-Montreal. Aug. 22, Madonna, New York-Naples. Aug. 22, Kaiser Wilh.der G., Bremen-N. Y. Aug. 22, Fried, der Grosse, N. Y. -Bremen. Aug. 23, Westernland, Liverpool-PhU'a. Aug. 23, Baltic, New York-Liverpool. Aug. 23, Oceanic, Liverpool-New York. Aug. 23, Hellig Olav, Copenhagen-N. Y. Aug. 23, Statendam, N. Y.-Rotterdam. Aug. 24, Bavarian, Liverpool-Montreal. Aug. 24, Canada, Liverpool-Montreal. Aug. 24, L. Champlain, Montreal-Liverp'I. Aug. 24, Deutschland, N. York-Hamburg. Aug. 24, Bluecher, Hamburg-N. York. Aug. 25, Tunisian, Montreal-Liverpool. Aug. 25, Republic, Liverpool-Boston. Aug. 26, Caledonia, New York-Glasgow. Aug. 26, Columbia, Glasgow-New York. Aug. 26, Algeria, New York- Naples. Aug. 26, Philadelphia, N. Y.- Southampton. Aug. 26, New York, Southampton-N. Y. Aug. 26, Haverford, Phil'a-Liverpool. Aug. 26, Campania, New York-Liverpool. Aug. 26, Lucania, Liverpool-New York. Aug. 26, La Lorraine, Havre-New York. Aug. 26, Batavia, New York-Hamburg. Aug. 26, Potsdam, Rotterdam-N. York. Aug. 26, Bremen, Bremen-New York. Aug. 26, Zealand, New York-Antwerp. Aug. 26, Vaderland, Antwerp-New York. Aug. 26, Mongolia, San Francisco-Sidney. CHICAGO. P.J.HAISWIRTH Auditorium Annex, ^~- CHICAGO. MaM tele^aph or telephone orders filled promptly in best style., Please tnention the A merican Florist when writings WASHINGTON. Please mention the American Florist when writing. ATLANTIC CITY. CHOICEST FLOWERS. George H. Berke F-L.ORIST. [Local and Long Distance Phones. 1505 Pacific Ave., ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. Please lyiention the A tnerican Florist when writing. It is good business policy to mention The.... AMERICAN FLORIST When you write to an advertiser. NEW YORK. LEIKENS 7 East 33rd Street, Near Waldorf-Astoria Telegraph orders from any part of the country for Boxes, Flowers or De-igns for deliveries at residences or steamers faithfully filled. WASHINGTON. GEO. H. COOKE, Connecticut Avenue and L Street, WASHINGTON, D. O. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, ST PAUL HOLM & OLSON, ST. PAUL. THE LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST. Orders will be well cared for anywhere in Minnesota and the Dakotas. Please tnention the A tnerican Florist when writing, GALVESTON. Mrs. Ghas. Eickholt, 2319 AVENUE M, GALVESTON. XEXAS. Cut Flowers, Floral Desigos, Decorations. Telephone 1087. All mail, telegraph or telephone orders promptly and artistically filled. Please mention the A merican FiOrist when writing. OMAHA. HESS & SWOBODA, Florists, 1415 Farnam Stree t, /Xli/f A ff A NPTl 'Phone 1501 and L. 1682. UIYIAIIA, IlCD. Please mention the A tnerican Florist wken writing SPRINGFIELD. Mark Sitken FLORIST. 378 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. WASHINGTON. Alex. B. Garden, Center Mark... WaShJllgtOn, P. C. CARNATIONS, ROSES, Etc. Wholesale and Retail. Telegraph or 'Phone. Please tnention the A tnerican F<.orist when writing, JACKSONVILLE. MILLS THE FLORIST, 36 W. Forsyth Street, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. ATLANTA. ATLANTA FLORAL CO. -""slJer" ATLANTA, GEORGIA. igo5. The American Florist. 181 Auratum Lilies $10.00 per 100. The cheapest and best flower on the market to-day. A. L. Randall Company, Wholesale Florists, 19-31 Randolph St., CHICAQO Araucaria Excelsa OUR SPECIALTY. Fill your empty houses now, and make ICO per cent on your money while you are asleep. NOTICE — Whec you undertake any- thing, do it well or „ ^ysE^TMlH^* "O' *' *"• This is 4*5fe^'JFjl^«^Ss^ "* "S our motio, adopted ■S* "T, ' _*. - I ten years ago. when we imported the first lot of this well known pot plant, the Araucaria Ex- celsa, from Bel- gium. These ever- lasting green foli- age pot plants are f rowing more iu favor by the tasteful plant uyers ot the land from year to year. Please watch the growth ot our importations during the last ten years : First vear, 100: second, 250; third, BOO; fourth, 1,000; fifth, 3.000. Now this year, 1905, is our tanth anniversary since we began importing them, and they have grown up to 5,000, this spring's importation. All these are grown for me under contract by an Araucaria specialist in Belgium. I must say, for the benefit of my customers, that they were never before so nice and large for the money as this year. I herewith quote you special low prices on them for L^sh: S^-in., 10 to 12 ins. high, 2 years old, 3 tiers.. 8 .50 5Vi-in., 13 to 15 ins. high, 2 years old, 3 to 4 trs .60 6-in , 16 to 18 ins. high, 3 years old, 3 to 4 trs .75 6}i-in., 18 to 20 ins. high, 3 years old, 4 to 5 trs 1.00 6M-in., 20 to 24 ins. high, 3 years old, 4 to 6 trs 1.25 Araucaria Compacta Robusta. 6 to 7-inch pots, 3 to 4 tiers. 20 to 25 inches wide. SI. 50, 81.75 to 83.00 each. Glauca. 6-inch pots, 3 to 4 tiers, 16 to S4incheB wide, $1.00, 81.25, 81.50 to $1.75 each. Kentia Forsterlana. 30 to 36 inches high, 4-yr. old, $1.00; 4-year old, 25 to 30 inches, 75c. 4-inch pots, made-up, with 3 in pot, about 10 leaves in all, 20 in. high, 25s. Belmoreana, 4-year old, -25 to 30 inches high, 81.00 each. Above is the size entered in the Philadelphia custom house. Made up plants, one large one in center and three smaller ones around, 7-inch pots, $1.50 to $1.75 each. iFlcns Elastlca. 4-in., 25c; 5to 5^-tn., 30 to 40o; 6-inoti pots, very large, 50o. Adlantum Cuneafum. Maidenhair fern, 4-in., very strong, 15c.; 5-inch, strong, 25c, ready for 5 to 9- inch. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. 3-in., strong, per lOU 700 Cocos Weddelliana, 3-in. (doz. or 100). - . . .15 Areca Lutescens. W\ to 6-in. pots, 25 to 30 inches high, flue, each, 40 to 50c; 4-inch pots, made up, 3 in oot, 16 to 18 inches high, 203; . 6-inoh pots, made up, 3 in pot, 25, 30 and 35 inches high, 40c. 50c to 75o. Cash. Boston Ferns, 5- in., 30c, 35c and 40c each. Cash with order, please. All goods must travel At purchaser's risk. * Mention if pots wanted. GODFREY ASCHMSNN, Importer and Wholesale Grower ot Pot Plants. 1012 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Mease yneniion the American Florist when -writing. Poehlmann Bros. Company, ROSES Commercial Growers, MORTON GROVE, ILL. Chatenay, Golden Gates and Uncle John, 2i.4-in., 83 50 per 101: Chatenay, Maids, Gates and Uncle John, 3J4-in., $5.0J per 100; Liberty, ' good stock" from 4-m., $10.00 per 100. CHRVSANTHEMIUIVIS. NEW VARIETIES. Emily Mileham, S^-in., $300 per doz.; 820.00 per 100 Dr Enguehard, Hopetoun. Cobbold. Leila Fil- klns and Nellie Pookoit, aD 83.00 per 100. yi-in., at $3.50 per 100; 822.50 Rooted cuttings of the following varieties, to close out: Robinson, Wlllowbrook, Kalb, Parr, T. W. Pockett. Whilldin, Appleton, Nagoya, Chau- tauqua Gold, Bonnaffon. Shaw. M. Dean, V. Morel, Perrin, Shrimpton and Intensity, at 81.50 per 100. 2H-in., good young stock: Kalb, Willowbrook, Robinson, T. Eaton, Wanamaker, Bonnafon, Monrovia, Prima, Kimberly, Plumeridge, Ether- ington. Shaw, Quito, Hanham,Coombe3, Shrimp- ton, while they last, at $2.60 per 100. STEVIA Prompt Shipments. Filled strictly In rotation at $3.50 per 100; per lOOO. Headquarters for Finest Gut Roses. Carnations and Other Cut Flowers. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, Cut Strings and Sprays, Smilax and Spren^eri in quantity and quality. POEHLMANN BROS. COMPANY, Morton Grove, 111. 5S-37 Randolph St.. CHICAGO, ILL. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. DRACAENA INDIVISA, 8, 4, 5-inoh, 85.00, 810.00 and 825.00 per 100. ASPARAQUS PLUMOSUS, 3-inoh. 85.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, S. A. Nutt, Castellane, John Doyle, Perkins. Single and Double, Gen. Grant, La Favorite, Mme. Salleroi, 2-in. pots, 82.50 per 100; 3-in., $5.00 per lOO. VINCA VARIEGATA, 2-inch, $2.r0 per 100. REX BEGOMAS, nice plants, 2and2M-in., $5.00 per lUO. BOSTON FERNS. 5-inch, 30c each. A nice lot of MADE-UP KENTIA PALMS, in 8-in. and 9-in. pots, at $3.00 to (5.00 each. Splendid plants for decoration. CASH WITH ORDER. GEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON, N. J. DHQCV in The lollowing at 15 00 per nUoCOi Z-Illi No less than 500 at this p Cornelia Cook, Mme. Margottin, Snowflake, White Rambler, Mary Washington, Baltimore Belle, Yellow Rambler, Pink Rambler, Per 100 Kalserin Augusta Victoria $3.00 Pink La France... 2.00 1000. price. Catherine Mermet, Cloth ilde Soupert, White Niel, Mile. F. Kruger, Marie Van Houtte, Marie Guillott, Pink Maman Cochet, White Maman Cochet. Per 100 Crimson Rambler .$2.00 Bride 2.00 Bridesmaid 2.00 TERMS: Cash with order, money order or bank dralt. Will exchange for Boston or Pierson Ferns. State what you have to offer. THE REESER FLORAL CO., Urbana, Ohio. FIELD CARNATIONS ^= Nice bushy plants of Norway. Lawson, Pros- perity, Armazindy,Joost,elo., $5.00 per 100: $45.00 per 1000. Good stock grown on new ground. ROSES. ROSES. Per 100 1000 Brides and Maids, extra flee. 4-in ... $8 00 ' strong, 3-in 3 60 830.00 Ivory and Gates, very choice, S-in... 4.00 35.00 5-in. Asparagus Plumoius. $25 00 per 100. Strong 3-in. smilax, $4 0}. 3-in. Sprengeii, $iCO; 4-in., $7.00. W. H. CULLETT & SONS, • Lincoln, III. SUCCESSFUL GROWERS SELL.... their stock by advertising In THE AMERICAN FLORIST. Smilax In any quantity, fine little plants from 3-incli pots at $12.50 per 1000; $1.50 per lOO. Sprengeri From 2-incli rose pots, good plants ^ at t2.00 per 100; S15 CO per 1000. j Some a Itttle smaller at $1.50 per f 100; W3.50 per 1000. j ALBERT M, HERD, I LANCASTER, PA. Please ynenlio, ■■ the Ainerican Florist when writing, SMILAX!! Strongf, 2-inch, $^.50 per 100; $12.50 per JOOO. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kans. Please me?ition the A merican Florist when writing* S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 No. 24th Street, PHTf AnFIPHIA t@° Correspondence Solicited. Please meyition the American Florist when writing. Celestial Peppers, 4-in., |i 5-00 per 100 Smilax, 2-in 8 2.50 per 100 Rax Bagonlas, 4-ii- 15.08 per 100 4 Flowaring BeBonlas.4-in 1000 per 100 Naw Barrowsll Farn, 3-in 50.C0 per 100 See ad. in last issue. GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Hease mention the American Florist when writing. 182 The American Florist. Aug. ig. The Seed Trade, j AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. W. H. Grenell. Pierrepont Manor, N. Y., Pres.; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn.. First Vice-Pres.; C. E. Kendell, Cleveland, O., Sec'y and Treas. Twenty-fourth annual convention at San Jose, Cal., 1906. :^ Visited Chicago: A. H. Hummert, of the St. Louis Seed Company, St. Louis, Mo. Does the name W. Atlas Burpee, as recently printed in the newspapers, imply that the person named is carrying the horticultural world on his shoul- ders? Dallas, Tex. — The Texas Seed & Floral Company is preparing to erect a 4-story mill construction building, 50x120 feet, for its wholesale and maiUng business. Des Moines, Ia. — The Des Moines Seed Company filed articles of re-incor- poration August 8 with the county recorder, the original articles for twenty years having expired. S. D. Dysinger, formerly with L. L. May & Company, St. Paul, is about to accept a position with Sears, Roebuck & Company, a general mail order house of Chicago, in the new seed department. Thirty thousand crates of Bermuda onions are estimated to have been left in the fields undug this season, even though the Bermuda and New York steamer line reduced freight rates fifty per cent. Bean prospects have improved with warmer and drier weather and the bulk of the crop is looking fairly well. Weather for peas has been more favor- able the last half of the season. Pros- pects are by no means poor for an average crop of most kinds. The crop of Teneriffe grown Ber- muda onion seed is estimated for this season at 3S,ooo pounds. It is said that the demand for this stock of Teneriffe grown seed has been so strong as to tempt some dealers in that section to import seed from other countries and ship it out as their own growing. Council Bluffs, Ia. — Construction work will begin soon on a seed ware- house and grain storage elevator which is to be erected by the Shugart-Ouren Seed Company at Sixth street and Tenth avenue. This announcement was made after the filing of incorporation papers by the company which is the old Shu- gart & Ouren Seed Company reorgan- ized. The elevator and warehouse will be 45x118 feet, three stories in height above a basement. It will be built with Union Pacific trackage on one side of it and Great Western tracks on the other. Provision will be made on the two upper floors for twelve large grain bins capable of furnishing storage room for 25,000 bushels. 3,700 ACRES OF GARDEN SEEDS IN CULTIVATION. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Wholesale Seed Crowerg. SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA. Please mention ike A merican Florist when writing. Nebraska Seed Crops. A well informed correspondent writes as follows concernmg Nebraska seed crops July 31 : "The vine seed crops are generally in a very thrifty condi- tion. There has so far been no sign of the aphis or any other of the usual enemies, but a small web worm has made its appearance within the past week that may have a serious influence on the crop unless it is checked in sea- son. It first destroys the weeds and then passes over to the other plants, seeming to prefer the cucumber. Its destructiveness is equal to that of the aphis, and in a very short time the plant is entirely destroyed. The corn crop is in fine condition and has recovered from the set-back caused by late planting and cold weather. It can now be considered as up to the average of the good corn years and the outlook now is for a very satis- factory crop. The onion growers are now gathering a very satisfactory crop of sets. They are of the best quality, fair' size and good yield." British Seed Crops. So far as can be judged at present, the following report based on the growing crops gives the approximate amounts of the various seeds available this season: Peas. — All varieties in full. Beets. — Edmand's and Egyptian, ninety per cent; Dewing's and Crosb3''s Egyptian, sixty-sixty-five per cent; all other varieties, except long, half-long and round, in full. Sugar and swiss chard beet. — All varieties in full. Borecole or kale and brussels sprouts. —All varieties in full. Cabbage. — Red Dutch, fifty per cent; All Seasons, seventy per cent; Fottler's Brunswick and 'Mammoth Rock Red, seventy-five per cent; all other varieties in full. Savoy American stock failed. Pepper, carrot, celery, celeriae, cress, dandelion, endive, leek, lettuce, mangel, onion, parsley, parsnip, salsify, spinach, sweet peas and nasturtium. — All vari- eties in full. Kohlrabi. — White Forcing Vienna failed ; all other varieties in full. HerlDS. — Sage, fifty per cent; dill, savory, marjoram and thyme, full crop. Radish. — Californian Mammoth, ten per cent ; Black Spanish, long and round, eighty per cent ; Scarlet Globe, seventy- five per cent; all other varieties in full. Turnip. — White Milan, seventy-five per cent; Green-top Amber Globe, sev- enty per cent; Purple-top Strap leaf and White Cowhorn, eighty-ninety per cent; all others in full. Rutabaga. — Universal failed ; Ameri- can Purple-top and Long Island improved fifty per cent; all others in full. Bulb Farm Advocated. Secretary Teck's correspondence with the Department of Agriculture relative to the establishment of an experimental bulb station at Bellingham, Wash., was discussed to some extent by the board of trustees of the chamber of commerice in that city July 12, and was finally referred to the committee on county affairs to act in conjunction with the secretary. The department is show- ing much interest in the proposition and only recently a lengthy communication was received from the head of the department relative to the plan proposed by the chamber. This is taken as evi- dence that the matter is at least being considered. New Crop. Pansy Seed The Jennings Strain of finest Amerioan grown Pansy Seed now ready. Saved from finest selected stock. Large flowerinp and fancy colors In great variety. By mail, 1 oz. , $5.00; 3oz., $12 00; 1 pkg., 3000 seeds, $1.00; I lb. prices on application. Plants ready in September. Cash with order. El Bi JENNINGSi SOUTHPORT.CONN. SBOWBB OP THE PINEBT FANSDES. Pansy Seed ''' Crop THE TWO BEST HIXTURES FOR FLORISTS CURRIE'S INTERNATIONAL MIXTURE, 1000 seeds. 50c; i oz. S1.2S; 1 oz. $8.00 CURRIE'S GIANT MIXTURE, 1000 seeds, 25c^ i oz. 6Cc; 1 oz. $4.00. Write for price list of bulbs, plants, etc. CURBIE BROS. CO., Seedsmen and Florists. MILWAUKEE. - - - WIS. Please meyitioyi the A merican Florist when writing,. Freesia Bulbs CALIFORNIA GROWN. Choice, hi to Ji-inch., per 100, 66c; per 1000, $5.00; EOOO' for $23 50. FInl Quality. % to H-inch, per 100, 45c: per 1000, $3 00;: 5t00 for $14.C0. PUREWHITE Flowered' BERMUDA GROWN. Mammoth. Vi to Si-inoh,. per 100, $1.00; per lOOO, $9.00; 5000 for $42.00. Choloa: 91 to J4-inch, per 100, 85c; per 1000, $500, SLOOfor $33.50. Samples Mailed on Application. VAUGHAN*J» SEED STORE CHICAGO: NEllV YORK: 84>86 Randolph St. 14 Barolay St. -BUY YOUR SEEDS DIRECT FROM THE GROWER- FRANCIS BRILL, Of HEMPSTEAD, LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK. Pioneer of the Cabbage Seed Industry of Long Island (1870) and the only one engaged therein having a Practical Knowledife of Seed growing. The very Finest Strains of LONG ISLAND CABBAGE SEED. AMERICAN CAULIFLOWER SEED. and other Choice Stocks tor Truckers and Market Gardeners. Prices reasonable. Quality Posi- tively Unexcelled. Send for a price list. Address as above. FUase mention the American Florist wlienwriting. igos. The American Florist. 183 Vaughan's MSs^ Cyclamen NrtW IS THE TIME TO SOW THIS SEED. 10 per cent, special Cash Discount. On orders over»3.00 for Flower Seeds if the cash is enclos- ed. 10 per cent. This discount does not apply to Asparagus Seed. Cash discount on this is 3 percent. Giant Orchid Flowered, Pure White. VAUGHaN'S SEED STORE, Our seed has been grown for us by two Cyclamen specialists in Europe. The seed is saved only from perfect plants. Shape and size of flowers, foliage and stems and general habit are points on which our seed plants are selected. There is no better Cyclamen seed in the market. Pure White (Mont Blanc) ~| Dark Crimson | p„.fnn wrl your list of wants to-day. Ask for catalogue, free. TheDingee & Gonard Co. w^ifa^RoT'pA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writings THE MOON Send to For J Trees, Shrubs, Vines Vour I and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free. ■ THE WM. H. MOON CO., ^^» Morrlsville, Pa. Please mentiun the American Florist whenwriting. Surplus Stock. Low Budded Roses, Tree Roses, Clematis, field- grown, Clematis, pot-grown, Hydrangea p. g.. Hydrangea p. g. oq stem. Ask lor our special piices and wholesale catalogue. Please inspect our nurseries when in Holland. W. VAN KLEEF&soNS,ar;irr BOSKOOR, Holland. Please mention the A merican Florist when writings 200 Choicest Varieties. Lar^e Stock. PEONIES LILIES. Hardy Sorts, about 40,1jOO buibs. GL4DIOL1. in fine named and unnamed sorts. D4BLIAS, Rlchardias. Madeira Vines. SUGAR MAPLES, 8 inches to 10 feet 100 000. CATALPA speciosa seedlings. BLACK LO> CUST seedlipgs. List in season. E. Y. TEAS, Centerville, Ind. Please meiUion the A^nerican Florist when writing, PEONIES. Wholesale and retail catalogues ready for dis- tribution. Sent free on application. All stock g:uaranteed true to name. Send your orders in early to be assured of a good collection for fall planting. PETERSON NURSERY, 503 W. Peterson Ave., CH ICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. PAEON IAS. Per 100 White, generally called Queen Victoria $ 9.00 Festiva Maxima 30.00 .eragrans, the bloom producer 6.00 For 1000 rates and other varietiei, write GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. igo5. The American Florist. 185 Wm. P. Craig L-il^S^r.' Pl8n1:s, Bulbs and Seeds. 130 5 Filbert Street PHILftPELPHlA. TiieStorrs&HarrisonCo. PAINESVILLE NURSERIES. CATALOGUES AND PRICE LISTS FREE ON APPLICATION PAINESVILLE, OHIO. CHOICE ROSE STOCK From 2H and 3i4-iiioh pots. Killarneys, Brides, Bridesmaids. Write for prices. JOHN YOUNG g^^;»o*lK%V"^: Telephone, 4463 Madison. Baby Rambler Tlie Always In Bloom Ross. 2H-in., S3.00 per doz., $ia.50 per 100, $100.00 per 1000; 3-in., $3.C0 per doz., $20.00 per 100. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Jacs Smifs, Ltd. \^^^^^,- (BBAKCH AT BOSKOOP.) Wholesale Growers of §?'n'Zm^eTtIi nurBcrjf atook, pot- grown forcing plants. Lilacs a specialty. Berlin and Hamburg Valley— the best quality. Catalogue free on demand. When in Europe please inspect our nurseries. NAARDEN-IUS8UM, near Amstflrdam, is our R. R. Dspot. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, DAHLIAS! ONE HUNDRED and THIRTY ACRES. Roots and Bloom in any quantity. L K. PEACOCK, Inc., Alco, N. J. THE Tottenham Nurseries^LTo. Established 1872. A. M, G. VAN DER ELST, Managing Director. Dedemsvaart, (Holland.) Headquarters for Hardy Perennials famong which are the latest and choicest) 13 acres devoted tor growing this line as Anemone, Aster, Campanula, Delphinium, Funkia, Hemerocallis, Hepatica, Incarviltea, Iris, Peonies, Phlox decus- sata and sufruticosa, Primula, Pyrethrum, Tritoma, Hardy Heath, Hardy Ferns. Also 6 acres Daffodils, 12 acres Conifers, (specially young choice varieties to be grown on), 3 acres Rhododendrons (also the best American and Alpine varieties), 2 acres Hydrangeas, We make it a point to gro^v all latest novelties in these lines. Ask for catalogue. Please mention the A merican Florist when luriting. FmltTrees; Small FmltSjOmamental Trees, Everereena biid Shrubs, BhadeTreen, Hardy Koses, Hardy Plants. CUmberH, etc. The most complete collections In this country. Gold Medal— Paris— Pan-American— St. liOuis. 102 prizes New York State Fair, 1904. Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue FREE on Request. ELLWANGER & BARRY Mt. Hope Nurseries, Rochester, N. Y. DrtiweriOU V FstahUshed 6& Tears. Please tnention the A merican F-'oiist whe/i writing. 60,000 GRAFTED ROSES For Forcing EXTRA FINE HEALTHY PLANTS. FREE FROM MILDEW. BRIDES, BRIDESMAIDS, GOLDEN GATES, KAISERINS, 3J/2-inchpots, $15.00 per 100; per 1 000 $14S.00 20,000 OWN ROOT ROSES Sunrise, 3-in. pots, per 100 $9.00 Brides, Bridesmaids, Kaiserins, 3-in. pots, per 100 7.00 J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Please mention the American Florist when writing. C. R. HILLS, Grand Rapids, Mich. Per 100 Primroses, all varieties, 214-in $2.00 Cinerarias, 21,4-in 2.00 Christmas Peppers, 2V4-in,. $2.00; 3-in... 3.50 Per 100 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 3-in $5-00 Forget-me-nots, field clumps 4.00 Smilax, 214-in 1.50 IF IT COMES FROWI HILLS^ IT^S ALL RIGHT. Please tnention the American Florist when wrztins PdBonias Choice named, in all classes, earliest to latest. Write for list. Narcissi Choice Double White, perfectly hardy, fragrant, unfailing bloomers. Fine for decoration. 50,000 to close. No rea- sonable offer refused. F. A. BALLER, moomington, 111. Please mentioii the American Florist whemvriiing. Le Journal des Roses. Organ of the French Rosarians. Published at Paris. Once a month with colored plates. Subscription $2.70 per Year. Sample Copies Free. ""k^/n^^?" journal des roses a SUISNES, Brie, Grisv-Suisnes. (Seine el Marne), FRANCE. ROSES Fine large plants in 3-in. pots, just right for late benching. BRIDE. BRIDESMAID, IVORY. AMERICAN BEAUTY, PERLE, $5.00 per 100; J4500 per 1000. These plants were propagated from healthy grafted stock. No club root. CARNATIONS— Prosperity and Joost, fine field- grown plants, $4.00 per 100; $3B.flO per 1000. PIOLETS— Imperial and Princess of Wales, nice fleld-grown plants, $4.00 per ICO; $35.00 per lOOO. ^^"Good values guaranteed. BAUR FLORAL CO., Erie, Pa. Please mention the Ainerican Florist -when writing. EST ROSES, FERNS OF ALL KINDS, Cinerarias, Chinese Primroses and Cyclamen See KUHL'S AD. in first August number. Write him at PEKIN, ILL. You will not regret it. Please nie^ition the Avicrican Florist when writing. GROTONS. PORTO RICO Drac. term. 50,000 2V4-in. fleld-grown, nice colored, strong plants, October and November, ready to ship. Write for prices. Please order now, not later. E. MEIER, Rio Piedras, Porto Rico Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. m m AN Indispensable Adjunct T ''O a successful wholesale business is an up-to-date, accurate, complete Trade Directory. Such a book, 4J2 pages, containing the name and (address of every florist, nurseryman and seedsman in America, horticultural supply concerns, leading foreign houses, and much other information will be mailed from this office on receipt of $2. AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 Dearborn St., CHICAQO, ILL. 186 The American Florist. Aug. ig. Newport, R. I. A BUSY WEEK. The business is brisk now, and will be until well after the horse show in September, for after that the summer people begin to go back to their winter homes. The weather lately has been ideal to bring vacationists here, which is the making of our summer business. Two rainy days have put everything in good shape again, helping greatly, as it was getting a little dry. The florists, with decorations for dinners, luncheons, balls, weddings and funerals, have their hands full these summer days. The best American Beauty roses bring $6 per dozen. Hollyhocks have come and in superb quality; the spikes bring $s per dozen. Other flowers show no spe- cial change. Greens of all sorts are in good supply at usual rates. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING. The regular first meeting for August of the Newport Horticultural Society took place August 2. All the officers were present and a good attendance was on hand. The discussion of the evening was on sweet corn. A letter was received from John Lewis Childs, of Floral Park, "N, Y., requesting space at the September show to make a large display of gladi- olus spikes. At this meeting Mrs. Ham- ilton Fish Webster and Frank L. Peckham were elected active members, and John A. Boyle, gardener to J. J. Van Allen, Jr., was proposed for mem- bership. NOTES. The craft were much interested in seeing Professor Bailey apply liquid air to cut flowers at the Freebody park show last week. A dozen carnations, treated with the air, became brittle and crum- bled into powder in the hand, while others treated the same, and allowed to stand until the effects of the liquid air were dissipated, resumed their normal condition. The United States has taken formal possession of the new government land- ing property. This includes quite a nicely laid out park in the very heart of the city. A guard of marines has been detailed from the training station to take charge of this property. On July 29 several decorators and a special wagon load of plants and cut flowers were sent from Hodgson's to Sherry's Narragansett Pier casino to arrange an elaborate decoration for a large dinner given by one of the promi- nent guests of that resort. During the present summer caterpil- lars of various kinds have been unusu- ally numerous, and very destructive to vegetation here, especially small trees, a great many of which have been entirely destroyed. A very pretty luncheon decoration of white flowers was arranged by Hodg- son August 2 for Mrs. George B. Deforest. Hodgson also did a pink din- ner decoration for Mrs. Edward Spen- cer August 3. On and after August 7 all the seed stores will keep the same hours of busi- ness, from 6:30 a. m.- to 6:30 p. m., except Friday and Saturday, when they will remain open to 9 and 10 p. m. respectively. E. L. Beekman has purchased from the George A. Weaver Company, for use at "Land's End," a Coldwell motor lawn mower. This is the first power lawn mower to be used in Newport. Wadley & Smythe had a fine window decoration in their Casino store this past week. Pure white hollyhock spikes and American Beauty roses were used. Mrs. V. A. Vanicek and family have returned from a visit to Mrs. Vanicek's parents. Major and Mrs. W. F. Faulk- ner, of Cazenovia, N. Y. The Park Commissioners could do no business at their meeting August I, as only Chairman Shepley and Admiral Chadwick were present. Carl Jurgens is supplying the trade with some very fine American Beauty roses, for which he is getting $25 a hundred. X. Colorado Springs, Colo. Four large tents and several smaller ones will be used for the annual flower show of the El Paso County Horticul- tural society, which will be held in North park, August 23, 24 and 25. J. W. Cof- fey will act as auctioneer for the sale of flowers and plants on August 25, and William Clark has been asked to secure judges from Pueblo and Denver. Carthage, Mo. Stephen Hyde, Jr., is making improve- ments at his greenhouses on East Thir- teenth street which will almost double his ground under glass. He is building two new greenhouses 34x200 feet each. Mr. Hyde is putting in a second for- ty-five horse-power boiler for heating purposes. Four of the houses will be planted in lettuce and one in chrysan- themums. The lettuce will most of it be shipped to Kansas City and St. Louis for the winter market. Grow a Few Peonies For Cut Flowers. They stand shipping well. We are able to offer the following sorts to the trade in divisions and strong one-year plants. Order Early and Plant Early. Our catalogue with full descriptions sent for the asking. No. Div. 1-year. 3 Achillea gia.oo $15.00 8 Alba sulphurea 25.00 40.00 IS Alice deJulvecourt 15.00 82 Charlemagne 25.00 35.00 126 Delicatissima 50.00 142 Duke of Wellington 30.00 40.00 145 Duchesse de Nemours (Guerin) 15.00 20.00 173 Fesllva 20.00 30.00 217 Humea Carnea 12.50 No. Div. 1-year. 174 Festiva Maxima $40.00 $50.00 224 Jeanne d' Arc 30.00 40.00 250 La Tulipe 40.00 50.00 270 Louis van Houtte 20.00 290 Mme. Breon 20.00 312 Mme. Forel 6000 333 Mme. Muyssart 25.OO 406 M. Paillet 1500 429 Paganini 20.00 472 Queen Victoria 15.00 20.00 No. Div. 1-year 481 Reine Victoria $20.00 492 Rose d' Amour 60.00 498 Rubra Triumphans 25.OO 531 Triomphe du Nord 20.00 719 Floral Treasure $40.00 50.00 729 Golden Harvest 30.00 727 Giganthea 60.00 85.00 741 Mont Blanc 25.OO 40.00 758 Richardson's Rubra Superba 25.00 35.00 Order by number only. Twenty-five of one variety at the hundred rate. Five per cent off for cash with order. Our stock has been rogued. COTTAGE GARDENS COMPANY, Queens, Long Island, N. Y. 1905' The American Florist. 187 Returning from the Convention are cordially invited to visit our store and greenhouses. We will take pleasure in showing our new stock of Roses and Carnations which is now under full headway. JM R>«^|^v»«^« 37-39 Randolph Street, GREENHOUSES AT BOWMANVILLE; lake Bowmanville car at Court House corner Clark and Washington to end of line. Please tnenttott the Ainerica.n P.urnt wltenwriiing. CARNATIONS Field Plants, Clean and Healthy. "" Boston Maiktt (best white), Glacier (standard white), Mrs. Lawson, Gov. Woloott, Indianapolis, Estelle, $4.00 per ICO; S40.00 pet 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENCERI SEEDLINGS, ex- tra strong eOcperlOO; $6.00 per 1000. CASH. The W. T. BUCKLEY CO., SPRINGFIELD, ILL. JHiose mention the A merican Florist when writing. CARNATIONS 7,0C0 Bcston Market, white. .$50.00 per 1000 Qaeen Louise 40 00 per 1000 500 Prosperity. 5.00 per 100 These are fine lar^e. plants, free from disease. •Can be returned if not as represented, and money will be refunded. Cash with order or C. O. D. E.G. MARSHALL, Kennett Square, Pa. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Carnations. Prosperity and Norway, extra fine, $4.00 per IOC; last April cutting, medium size, $4.00 per 100. THOS. SALVESON, Petersburg. III. Please meyttion the A merican Florist when writing, GROWN Carneitions. 1 Per 100 'Queen Tiouise I5.C0 Flora Hill 500 ■Gov. Woloott 5.0O <)rane 5.00 iEstelle 6.00 Per 100 Enchantress J7.00 Lawson 5 00 Morning Glory 4 00 G. Lord 400 Cash. CENTRAL GREENHOUSES, Sandusky, Ohio. fiease mention the A merican Florist when writing. FIEI_D-GROWN CARNATIONS White. Oueen Lonlse.... The Qaeen Boston Market. . . Per 100 1000 ....$5.00 (45 00 .... 600 65.00 .... 6.00 55.00 S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I. Mease mention the A merican Florist when writing. Carnations... Plants extra fine fleld-grown; White Cloud' Flora HUl, Wolcott, Queen Louise, Lawson, Nelson, Gov. Roosevelt, Gold Nugget. Elmira, Dorothy, Estelle, Pink Cloud, $40.00 per 1000; $5.00 per 100. 500 at 1000 rate. First grade. No stem rot. LAMPRECHT BROS., Ashland, Ohio. Please mention the American Florist when writing. THE LORRAINE BEGONIAS. * 1^**^ ^jH 1^. \^ ^ #'-J^^ *. k T^ ^%^ V *■ '-"• "^ i^*' ^ Ft * ^%^^-« I |L^|J *^4 ^ ■ » ^ ^"T^L.^m^^k IJWV^H pl^r^, ¥ \ ^Ftir '^■^T^^ m E.*^" sit * ' !^^ ils^^* f*W~ \ \ > T* '^Wi^ ^r^&9 ...dn^H/^H H^." Jll^'" \ ^Ai by Experienced Florists.dug only when well ripened and cured in the shade. They are as free from disease as poisibie. Sizes and Prices lor Fall delivery. Healthy Bulbs up to Grade. Diameter. Per 100 IM to l}^-inoh S5,00 IH to 2-inoh 7.00 Vaughan's Seed Store, 81-86 Randolph St., Chicago. 14 Barclay St., New York. MY MARYLAND PURE WHITE. JESSICA RED AND WHITE VARIEGATED. Two Great Carnations for 1906, |2.50 per dozen; Si 2.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. * Are you shrewd in business? Yes? i then write us immediately concerning 4 these two grand carnations. The E. G. HILL CO., Richmond, Ind. The B. Weber & Sons Co. Oakland, Md. ^^^^♦^■^♦-♦♦t ♦♦♦♦»♦♦♦< Please mention the A nierican Florist when writing. 1905- Th E American Florist. 189 PALMS, FERNS, Etc. We Offer Good Values, Saving in Express and Freight to Buyers West of Ohio. ARAUCARIAS. EXCELSA. Size pots. r Heiglit. Whorls. Each. 5-inch StolOinch .... S $.60... 5-inch 12tol4inch 3to4 75 .. 6-inoh 16to17inch 4 1.55... 6-inch 20to24inch .... 4 to 5 1.50 .. 8-inoh 30 to 33 inch 6 to 7 4.00... EXCELSA GLAUCA. 5-inch StolOinch 3 75... 5-inch 10 to 13 inch 3 1.00.. 6-inoh 14tol6inch 4 160... 6-inch 20 to 23 inch 4 to 5 2 00 . . 7-inoh 28to30inch 5 to 6 3.50... ROBUSTA COMPACTA. 5-inch StolOinch 2 to 3 1.00... 6-inoh 13tol4inch ...3 1.50... 6 inch .-.16 to 18 inch 3 to 4 2.00... 7-inoh 22toa4inch 5 to 6 3.00.. Doz. ,.$ 7.00 .. 9.00 .. 14 Oo .. 17.0o .. 40.0 8.00 10.00 16.00 32.00 36.0 10.00 15.00 23.00 34 00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS. We Are Headquarters. 2-inoh pots per doz., 40c; per 100, % 3.00 2i4-inch pots perdoz-.TDc; per 100, 500 Asparagus Pluraosus Seedlings per ILO, $1 .50 ; per 1000, 14.00 CELESTIAL PEPPER. One of the Very Best of Christmas Plants. Stress plants, 3-inch pots per doz., 753; per 100, $5.00 Strong plants. 4-iQch pots per doz., $1 00; per 100, 8.00 "^ BOSTON FERNS. NEPHROLEPIS EXALTATA BOSTONIENSIS. We have the finest stock in the West. All our plants are pot grown, busby stock, well furnished with fronds from the pot up. and cannot be compared with the cheap, long-drawn-up, lifted stock from the bench. A sample shipment will convince you of our superior stock. Stock rea^ last of August. Each Per doz. Per 100 3H-inch pot plants 3 4 " " " 5 " " " 6 ** pans " 7 " " " 9 10 13 50 75. 1.00 1.50. ,.$3.00 to 2.60 ,. 3.00 to 3.50 . 4 00 to 5.00 i .60.. ..« 5.00 1.50.. .. 10.00 2.60.. .. 20.00 .5.00 40.00 8.00 . .. 60.00 10.00 . .. 75.00 15.00 BABY RAMBLER ROSE. THE EVERBLOOMIISG DWARF CRIMSON RAMBLER. The greatest bedding and pot rose in existence. It blooms every day of the year in the house. Out of doors from May until November. It is perfectly hardy and remarkably vigorous and free from insects and fungus. Ready for immediate delivery. 2^-inoh pot plants, own roots, which will make fine 4-iDoh pot plants for Christmas forcing, per 100, $15.00; per 1000, $100.00; 250 at the 1000 rate. 4-inoh pot plants, grafted, in bud and bloom, per doz., $5.00; per 100, $35.00. HOLLAND GROWN DORMANT STOCK. For delivery January 1st, 190S, Per doz. Per 100 2-year-old, selected XXX, budded stock $3.75 $35.00 2-year-old, first quality, grafted stock .3.25 23.00 Send for Our List of Field-Grown Carnations. THE NEW FERN, NEPHROLEPIS ELEGANTISSIMA. Size pots. Each 214-Inch $1.00 3-inoh 1 35. 4-inch 1.50 .5-inch 3.00 6-inoh 300 3400. Per doz. Per 50 . $ 9.00 $30.00 . .. 13.00 37 50.. .. 1500 18.00 , Per 100 ... $50.00 ... 65.00 ARECA LUTESCENS. Size pots. No. plants in pot. Height. Each. 4-inch 3 15 to 18 inch ,...$0.50.. 5-inch 3 18 to 20 inch 75.. e.inch Strong and bushy 38 to 30 inch .... 1.50. . 7-inch Strong and bushy 36 to 38 inch.... 3.00.. 10-inoh Strong and bushy 6 to 7 feet 7.00. . Per doz, ....$ 5.00 .... 9.00 .... 15.00 .... 30.00 KENTIA BELMOREANA. Size pots. Leaves. 3-inch 4 to 5 . 4-inch 5 to 6 . . 5-iQch 5 to 6.. 5-xnch 6. 6-inch 6 6-inch 6 6-inch 6to7 7-inch 6 to7.. 7-inch 6 to 7.. 7-inch 6 to7.. 8-lnch 6 to 7.. 8-inc,h 6to7.. Height. Bach. 13 to 15 inch $0.30.. 15tol8inch 40.. ..18 to20in h 60.. .20to23inch 75.. 34 inch 1.00 . 38 inch 1.35.. 30 inch ..... 1.50.. ..32 to 34 inch 200.. .34 to 36 inch 2.50.. 40inch 300.. 45 inch 4 00.. .48 to 50 inch 5.00.. Per doz. Per 10 ..,$ 2.00 $16(1 4.51. 7.00. 8.00. 11.00. 14.00. 17.00. 33 00. 28.00. 35 00. 45.00. . 55.00. , 35.0" 50.0" KENTLA FORSTERIANA. ze pots. Leaves. Each. 6-inoh 5 to 6... 6-inch 5 to 6 . 6-inch 5 to6 ., 6-Inch 5 to 6.. 7-inch 5 to6,. 8-inoh 5 to 6 Height. . StolOinch. .lSto30inoh $0,40.. 28 inch 1.00.. 30to33incU 1.35.. .34 to 36 inch 1.50.. 40 inch 2.09 . 44 inch 3.50.. .45 to 50 inch 3.00.. 9-inch 6 to7....53 to55inch 4.00., 9-inoh 6to7 ... 60 inch 5.00 Per doz. Per 100 ...$ 3.00 $15.00 ... 4.75 35.t0 ... 1000 ... 1400 ... 1700 ... 3300 ... 28.00 ... 35.00 ... 45.00 ... 55.00 MADE-UP KENTIA FORSTERIANA. Size pots. 7-lnoh 8-iach 9-inch No. plants in pot. 3 3 8 Height. Each 36 inch $2.50 .50 to 55 inch 3.50 .60 to 60 inch 4.00 LATANIA BORBONICA. Size pots. Leaves. Height. Each. 10-iooh 8 to 9 33 to 3t inch $3.00.... Per doz. ...34 00... PHOENIX CANARIENSIS. Size pots. Leaves. Height. Each. Per doz. 7-inoh 6to7 .... 30 to 36 inch $3.00 $30.00.. 8-inoh 7to8 36 to 40 inch 3.00 30.00.. Per 100 PHOENIX RECLINATA. Size pots. Height. Each. Doz. 6-inch 24-inch $0.50 $5.00 7-iDch 30-inch 75 8.00 7-incli .36-iuch 1.00 10 00 FICUS ELASTICA-RUBBER TREE. Size pots. Height. 5-inch 15-inch.. 6-inoh 18-inch.. Each. ..$0.40... . . .60 .. Doz. .$420 . 5.00 If you are a buyer of Palms, Ferns, etc, a personal visit of inspection to our Greenhouses at Western Springs (one-half hour's ride from Chicago) will pay you. Long Distance Telephone No, 221 Western Springs, 111. 14 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. VAUQHAN'S SEED STORE, Qreenhouses, Western Springs, III. 84 & 86 Randolph St CHICAGO. 190 The American Florist. Aug. II), Field Grown VIOLETS. strong, healthy plants of Lady Campbell and Calilornla, No. 1, 82.BO per 100; »30 CO per 1000. No. 2, good plants. 81.60 per 100; 812.0O per ICOO. Packed free of charge to carry salely. Address CHARLES BUCK, Higlitslown, H.J. CYCLAMEN SPLENDENSGIGANTEUM HYBRIDS. Finest strain in the woild, in five true colors, Including the fringed varieties. Strong, well grown stock, from 3V4-in. pots, $5.00 per 100, $45.00 per ICOO; from 3- in. pots, 87 Ou per 100: fiom iVi- in. pot. $12.00 per 100; from 4-in, pot, 815 00 per ICO. Satisfactien guar- anteed. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Red Sport. The great Christmas -'Hollyberry" rad Car- nation. Most profitable red ever introduced, and an easy doer; everyboby can success- fully grow It. A. B. DAVIS & SON, Carnation Specialisfi. PURCELLVILLE. VA, FIELD=GROWN CARNATIONS J,700 Floriana, 225 Flamingo, 250 Harlowarden, 200 Prosperity, JOO Daheim, at $60.00 per JOOO. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS NANUS From flats, ready forSVi-in. pots, $12,00 per lOro SPRENCERI, " •■ lO.OOperlOOO Prepaid cash with order. Large field- grown P. Nanus, fine tor benching and will sive great satisraotion, $40 00 per 1000; 5,(jOO for $3500 per 1000, not prepaid. Yalaha Conservatories, YALAHA. Lake Co., Fla JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. GROWER OF- Keutia Belmoreaua •'"' Ke ntia Forsteriana BOSTON FERNS PALMS, DRACAENAS, GERANIUMS, CO- LEUSi and general bedding stock in large quan- tities. Write for prices. Cash or satisfactory references. L. H. Foster Estate, ft^^i%im.m%%. PALMS ANI> FERNS. Kentia Bel., 2-in. pots, $30 per 1000; $3.50 per 100. Kentia For«t., 5-in. pots, strong, $30 per 100. Kentia Forst., 8-in. pots, $10 per dozen, tetania Boibonica. 8 char, leaves, fine, $10 per doz. Boston Ferns, Irom hot house for 2i4-inch pots, $S per 100. For 6-inch Dots, $15 per 100. Large Phoenix Canariensis and Washingtonia ro- busta. Prices on application. Cash. EXOTIC NURSERY, Santa Barbira. Ual. Palms and Asparagus CHEAP. Per 100 Latania Bor., 2-ih. pot, seed leaves. .8 3.00 ■' " 3-ln. pot, 15-18 in., 3 phr. Ivs. 12.00 " " 5-in. pot, 18-20 In., 3-4 ohr. Ivs. 15.00 " " 5-in. pot, 20-24 in., 4 ohr. Ivs. 20.00 Kentia Bel., 214-in. pot, 6- 8 in., 2-3 leaves. .. 10.00 " ." 3 -in. pot, 8-10 in,, 3-4 leaves... 12.50 Sherman Nursery Co. CHARLES CITY, IOWA. Bruns' Valley The BEST the SEASON AFFORDS Headquarters for COLD STORAGE PIPS in the West Selected stock $t.50 pzt 100; $J4 00 per JOOO. Every case guaranteed. Finest Cut Valley Always on Hand. 1409-11 West Madison St., CHICAGO, manMi/t Jerusalem Cherries. We have a surplus of about Ten Tbousand JERUSALEM CHERRIES. The e plants are pot grown and are in excellent condition, being very bushy. They are now ready for a shift and will make much better plants than those lifted from the ground in the fall. For a limited time we will offer these at $6.00 per JOO; $50.00 per 1000. THADDEUS M. YATES & CO., Mt. Airy, Philadelphia. FOR SALE. Per IfO 1000 Per IfO BOONe'son 16X0 lOljO Queen Louise 5.C0 2001 Murphy's White 4.00 600 Flora Hill 500 460 Prosperity ■ SCO 800 Ethel Crocker 3 CO 2000 Francis Joost •... READY AUGUST IS. 1025 South Cameron St., HARRISBURG, PA $45.00 40 00 40.00 FIELD GROWN CARNATIONS Indianapolis. Floriana, Moonlight. Peru and Queen Louise. $5,00 per 100. FIELD-GROWN VIOLETS, Princess ot Wales, $2.50 per hundred. FIELD-GROWN SMILAX, S2.00 per hundred. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Orchids ! ^ Arrived in superb condition Catlleya Sohrosderas, C. Trianae. C. CIgaa C. Warnarl, C. Dowlana. Write for prices. Lager Ik Hurrell, summit, ^■ .. Orcbld Growers and Importera. ORCHIDS Largest Importers, Exporters* Growers and Hybridists in the World. SANDER, SL Albans, England, Agent, A. DIMMOCK, 31 Barclay .St., NEW YORK CITY Grown Carnation Plants Extra Fine Stock. Per 100 Per 1000 Queen Louise $5.00 $40.00 Enchantress SOO 40.00 Harlowarden 3 50 30 CO Nelson Fisher 800 70X)0 Harry Fenn 3.50 30.00 Crusader 5-00 40.00 Cash with order please. Holton & Hunkel Co. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Carnations. Field-Grown. Strong and Healtty. Per 100 Per lOCO QUEEN $5.00 |4S 00 FAIR MAID 5.00 4500 PROSPERITY S.OO 45.00 250 a< TOOO rats. AUGUST GAEDEKE &. CO.. please jnention the A merican Florist when wiiting. The Beautiful Pink Carnation ANDACE 82.(10 per doz,; 812.00 per 100: IIOO.OO per 1000. Ilissemiination 1906. Wonderlnlly prcductive. ' INDI*NAf>OLIS FLOWER C PLANT CO,, \ Indlanwollf , JOHN HARTJE f ind. igos. The American Florist •191 When in doubt as to where to send for your CUT-FLOWER needs, remember a daily shipment from 40 to 60 growers, (many of them Specialists in their line) makes us STRICTLY HEADQUAR- TERS for ^ Roses, Carnations, Orchids, "Mums," "Greens;' Etc. ALL GRADES Inside Chicago Market Quotations at AH Times. Write, Telephone or Telegraph* At the last moment if necessary, we are prepared to take care of your ^^Hurry Up'^ Orders. The Most Complete Line of Florists' Supplies in the West CATALOGUE FREE E.F.WINTERSON CO. 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, Chicago 192 The American Florist. Aug, ig. Annual Report of the Florists' Hail Association of America. REPORT OF THE SECRETARY. The 1,356 members of the Florists' Hall Association of Amer- ica on August 1, 1905, insured glass as follows: S STATES. Ark Colo Conn Del Ga Ill Ind Ind. Ter.... Iowa Kan Ky La Me Md Mass Mich Minn Miss Mo Mont Neb N. H N. J N. Mex. ... N. C N. D N. T Ohio Okla Pa R. I S. C S. D Tenn Tex Va, W. Va Wis Wyo Wash Dist. of C. Canada . . . C m 16,285 362,012 7,900 52,498 6,048 313,388 246,401 g OS 3,300 285,786 100,298 98,907 '■6 OH « S O.S X O "IS 3 • ioCgS 295,293 276,883 68,680 11,150 7,470 115,525 21,950 109,178 108,935 1,162 613,293 83,910 293,716 1,500 30,423 3,710 8,680 15,807 3,360 2,161,350 655,282 2,000 711,828 152,253 98,541 2i',62i 80,112 151,330 588,416 707,492 13,670 92,899 36,080 2.965 47,929 195,639 43,986 2,279 1,400 193,507 $3,407.99 5,355, 4,200^ 215,683 91,010 76,321 22,599 31,695 29,962 1,500 8,260 1,100 4,312 16,536 225,919 10,503 15,000 153,432 38,971 221,036 175.630 36,466 3,150 379,007 170,706 2.000 162,903 106,224 25,425 2,53078 602.25 1,693.76 5,895.00 23.31 i,900 20,700 13,882 108,092 14,650 309,201 122.00 469.54 836,844 97,959 31,837 183,195 633,039 5,W5 473,159 616 2,400 29,035 1,492 26,430 120,498 41,946 49,255 37,840 113,281 3,805 12,910 1,317 3,506 93,924 62,192 26,950 600 13,400 1,004,225 230,372 21,282 9,400 4,910 486,101 10,212' 1,524,722 55,958 22,859 2,152,137 47,078 192,326 42,197 616 22,985 8,800 13,356 6,680 46,141 60,118 6,050 257,470 309,950 611,288 8,910 8,820 81,713 23,631 1,156.65 948!22 21,734 13,500 85,481 3,575 51,336 31,556 14,902 499.32 16,825 57,610 348.749 16,565 715,257 9,950 1,061.89 747.98 6,671 11,834 400 5,390 '3,'SSS 4,735 850 16,360 12,482 1,565 1,000 6,680 16,434 27,703 6,050 23,015 220.54 413.25 25.45 4,646,359 12,388,276 633,061 1,493,330 1,381,550 3,412,596 $19,817.»4 The whole being equivalent to 22,891,976 square feet of glass insured. The receipts for the year ending August 1, 1905, have been: From fifteenth assessment, $13,261.22; from new business as per Treasurer's report, $3,308.23; from reinsurance of glass broken, $258.16; from interest on investments, $638.50; from call loan, $5,000, making total receipts for the year, $22,466.11. The expenditures for the year have been: For losses, $19,- 817.94; for expenses, salaries, etc., $2,167.66; for investments, $1,014.92; total, $23,000.52. The cash balance on hand at the close of the year is $4,650.65, of which $1,992.16 belongs to the reserve fund for future investment, leaving $2,658.49 on hand of emergency fund. The reserve fund now consists of $12,400.00 invested in first- class securities, all of which are worth more than par, and $1,992.16 cash in the hands of the Treasurer, making a total reserve fund on August 1, 1905, of $14,392.16. 147 losses, repre- senting a breakage of 132,851 square feet of single thick glass and 78,190 square feet of double thick glass, have been paid during the year. 951 losses have been adjusted since the organ- ization of the association, involving a total expenditure of a little over $96,200. So far as reported, below will he found a record of losses and storms: Eoow Sooo COi-H STATES. ta QJ'" ■^3 M °< o o o ^ t--t-> California "l Maine 3 Vermont 3 New Hampshire 7 Rhode Island 3 Connecticut 10 Massachusetts 10 New York 92 New Jersey 57 Pennsylvania 71 Delaware 3 Ohio 70 Indiana 36 Illinois 94 Michigan 20 Wisconsin 32 Minnesota 38 Iowa 82 Missouri 70 >«l-s3 o o o 15 9 52 1 64 31 75 7 31 47 100 131 o ibo -Is- 30'^3 J3 c« O O 4 5 13 2 2 7 16 7 5 13 1 2 12 20 Kansas 84 Nebraska 54 Arkansas 2 Colorado 49 North Dakota 6 South Dakota 13 Montana 3 Wyoming 3 Maryland 11 Virginia 5 West Virginia 12 North Carolina 5 Kentucky 16 Georgia Texas . . . . Louisiana Tennessee Florida . . . Mississippi 3 18 3 2 1 1 124 78 S3 1 4 6 2 4 1 11 14 36 13 4 6 2 last spring did thou to say, the F. H. A large Oklahoma Territory 11 Indian Territory 1 District of Columbia 4 Canada 4 New Mexico 5 South Carolina 1 A violent hailstorm at Pittsburg, Pa., sands of dollars of damage; yet, strange did not lose a dollar, notwithstanding the fact that percentage of glass in the vicinity of Pittsburg is insured. Should the excessive percentage of loss of the last two sea- sons be maintained next year, an extra assessment will be inevitable. Should such a contingency arise, there is no doubt that it would be met promptly and cheerfully, as the benefits conferred during the past two years have been apparent to all. The only liability of the association at the time of closing the report is one unadjusted loss of less than $50. JOHN G. ESLBR, Secretary. REPORT OF THE TREASURER. RECEIPTS. Received from Fifteenth Assessment $13,261.22 Received from Membership fees 1,299.81 Received from New Assessments 800.89 Received from Additional Assessments 666.10 Received from Extra One-half Assessments 148.55 Received from Extra Whole Assessments 392.88 Received from Re-insuranoe 258.16 Received from Orville B. & L. Ass'n (amount due on Call Notes) 5,000.00 Received from Orville B. & L. Ass'n (accrued interest on Call Notes) 180.00 Received Interest on $500 Chicago, 111., School Bond 20.00 Received Interest on $5,000 Milwaukee, Wis., School Bond 175.00 Received Interest on $1,000 Orville Twp., N. J. Bonds. . . 50.00 Received Interest on $500 U. S. Government Bonds 15.00 Received Interest on $1,000 South Bend, Ind., Bonds 22.50 Received Interest on $1,000 Homestead, Pa., Bonds 40.00 Received Interest on $3,400 Lancaster Tr. Co. Certificate 136.00 $22,466.11 LOSSES PAID. 1904. Aug. 3. Aug. 3. Aug. 8. Aug. 8. Aug. 8. Aug. 15. Aug. 15. Sept. 7. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. Sept. . Sept. 10, Sept. 10 Sept. 10 Sept. 12 Sept. 12 Sept. 12 Sept. 15 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 3 Oct. 5 Nov. 5 Nov. 12, 1905. Apr. 5 Apr. 5 Apr. 1 Apr. 8 Apr. 10 Apr. 10 Apr. 12, Apr. 17 Apr. 18, Apr. 20, Apr. 20 Apr. Apr. May -. May 3. May 3 May 4 25. 25. 3. Chas. Ritter, St. Louis, Mo % W. H. Culp & Co., Wichita, Kan Frank Sachs & Son, Topeka, Kan J. R. Oughton, St. Louis, Mo J. E. Rodman, Topeka, Kan Hiram Hulse, Topeka, Kans Mt. Greenwood Cemetery Assn., Mt. Green- wood, 111 .' . . . Jas. Hayes, Topeka, Kan Frank Mesenberg, St. Cloud, Minn Kindler Floral Co., St. Cloud, Minn Jos. Krug, Alton, 111 Oak Grove Cemetery Ass'n, La Crosse, Wis. . Irving Kimball, Champlin, Minn C. W. Nightingale, Hutchinson, Minn Elbert Corbin, Grand Island. Neb Anderson Floral Co., St. Cloud, Minn Brewster & Williams, Grand Island, Neb.... Z. K. Jewett, Sparta, Wis Pratt Ford Greenhouse Co. , Anoka, Minn . . . E. C. Newbury, Mitchell, S. D Margaret Sweeney, Harrisburg, Pa H. Gronbeck, Meohanicsburg, Pa Mrs. Minnie More, Oregon, Mo Jacob Russler, Chicago, 111 W. B. Girvin, Leola, Pa F. Siester, E. Des Moines. Iowa P. L. Larson, IT* Dodge, Iowa Percy R. Walter, Wakefield, Kan I. W. Lozier, Des Moines, Iowa H. R. Brown, Seneca, Kan August Mlrring, E. St. Louis, 111 S. Stough, Wichita. Kan C. P. Mueller, Wichita, Kan T. C. Hemphill. Wichita, Kan C. A. Rose, Wichita, Kan D. S. Hersey, Wichita, Kan J! W. Goree, Whitewright, Texas W. Shick, Wichita, Kan C. L. Shanks, Newton, Kan Henry Moore, Manhattan, Kan W. H. Culp & Co., Wichita, Kan Mrs. M. J. Heite, Merriam, Kan A. F. Thornhill, Rosedale, Kan F. Kuechenmeister, Wichita, Kan W. Shick, Wichita, Kan H. Roth, Lafayette, Ind 9.08 26.40 9.60 15.30 24.46 27.79 26.74 11.62 6.75 8.75 70.92 15.70 20.84 13.74 23.61 11.05 384.75 9.75 75.60 198.24 729.32 2.40 11.33 45.75 10.59 142.24 136.41 23.60 394.70 3.78 30.80 31.59 178.13 63.08 21.20 9.06 5.35 57.42 25.23 21.88 202.90 205.58 11.30 211.84 69.07 144.66 igo3. The American Florist. 193 ANNUAL REPORT OF THE FLORISTS' HAIL ASSOCIATION OF AfflERICA.-Contmned. 20. 20. 20. 20. May 4. May 8. May 8. May 16. May 16. May 17. May 17. May 19. May 19. May 20. May May May May May 20. May 20. May 22. May 24. May 24. May 27. May 27. May 27. May 27. May 27. May 27. May 27. May 27. May 27. May 29. May 29. May 29. May 29. June 1. June June June June June June June June June June June 12. June 12. June 12. June 12. June 12. June 12. June 13. June 13. June 15. June 15. June 15. June 20. June 20. June 20. June 20. June 22. June 22. June 22. June 23. June 23. June 23. June 23. June 23. June 23. June 26. June 26. June 26. June 26. June 26. June 27. June 27. June 27. June 30. June 30. July July July July July July July July July July July July July July July July July J. N. Draper, Springfield, Mo F. Dorner & Sons Co., Lafayette, Ind Miss Janie Osborn, Paris, Texas S. N. Mehlin, Fergus Falls, Minn F. W. Ude, Jr., Kirkwood, Mo A. T. Lorsch & Co., De Haven, Pa M. A. Barrick, Seymour. Ind Will Austin, Geneseo, 111 Mrs. Chas. Schmidt, Winfleld, Kan Ernest Hentschel, Webster Grove, Mo Joseph Torsini, Sioux Falls, S. Dakota Paul B. Floth, Omaha, Neb Percy R. Walter, Wakefield, Kan W. L. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo Samuel R. Faulkner, Omaha, Neb L. F. Hamilton, Kewanee, 111 Hess & Swoboda, Omaha, Neb Frank A. Wagner, TifiSn, Ohio Alfred Donaghue, Omaha, Neb N. C. Hansen, St, Paul, Minn C. H. Green, Fremont, Neb Geo. Sorenson, Florence, Neb ,. R. A. McPheron, Litchfield, 111 Chas. Ederer, Omaha, Neb C. L. Shanks, Newton, Kan Hinz & Co., Leavenworth, Kan Frank Sahan, Red Oak, Iowa Lizzie O. Krebs, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Karl Boll, Fort Madison, Iowa , Chas. Raynor, Anchorage, Ky Kring Bros., Fairbury, 111 Warrendale Floral Co., St. Paul, Minn. John Stamm, Hutchinson, Kan J. F. Ammann, Edwardsville, 111 'W. Krum & Son, St. Joseph, Mo Bertermann Bros., Indianapolis, Ind •C. Humfeld. Clay Center. Kan S. D. Brandt, Clay Center, Kans J. M. Augue, Ft. . Madison, Iowa E. H. Gilbert, Winfield, Kan W. H. Niver, Hutchinson, Kan T. L. Saunders, Cleburne, Tex C. M. Weaver, Paw Paw, III H. A. Dunker, Carrollton, Mo. (glass at Raton, N. M.) Brewster & Williams, Grand Island, Neb.... Kring Bros. , Fairbury, 111 C. S. Meek, Mt. Vernon, Iowa Bernard Holdt, Harris, Col Waclan Bezdek, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Sarah E. Staton, Columbus, Kan E. H. Zimmer, Woodbine, Iowa J. C. Steinhauser, Pittsburg, Kan Grant Newport, Cedar Rapids, Iowa J. S. Boyd, Cleburne, Tex L. A. Glatigny, Sleepy Eye, Minn P. Finn, Carthage, Mo Felix Goddard, Rosedale, Kan Francis E. Blake, Columbus, Kan Henry J. Crane, Toledo, O Lewis Ulrich, Tiffin, O Forest Lawn Cemetery, Omaha, Neb Polsley Floral Co., Wahoo, Neb E. A. Kuhnke, Toledo, O Joseph Labo, Joliet, 111 A. W. Crane, E. Toledo, O Krueger Bros., B. Toledo. O J. C. Fleischer, St. Paul, Minn R. M. Nugent, Columbus, Kan Lizzie O. Krebs, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Joseph Vick, Cedar Rapids, Iowa Irving Kimball, Champlin, Minn Christ Winterich, Defiance, O Palmer's Greenhouses, Cherokee, Iowa The Connon Floral Co., Lafayette, Col Paul Palsen, Omaha, Neb J. O. Zimmerman, Pueblo, Col J. J. Thomas, Pueblo, Col Mrs. L. A. Dunsmore, Denver, Col Julius C. Steinhauser. Pittsburg, Kan Lee E. Dalton, Pueblo. Col E. E. Weed, Pueblo, Col O. G. McCormick, Logansport. Ind Mrs. Augusta Baker, Pueblo, Col Wm. Laisle, Keokuk, Iowa E. G. Donley, Pueblo, Col H. A. Dunker, Carrollton, Mo. (glass at Raton, N. M.) Martin Doose, Edgewater, Col A. Gardner, Greeley, Col Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111 Park Commissioners of Davenport, Iowa.... Sherman Nursery Co., Charles City, Iowa. . . . C. J. Davis, Denver, Col John T. Temple. Davenport, Iowa H. O. Hannah, Sherman, Tex 351.04 366.10 3.40 93.03 51.60 5.67 45.80 73.30 24.70 22.50 .22.30 64.20 6.20 144.20 53.55 454.68 71.67 398.16 91.14 77.28 29.09 .6.60 16.80 44.33 30.03 348.95 167.50 25.41 11.80 23.31 6.55 43.24 986.16 79.11 216.20 42.75 1,624.10 1,156.50 2.73 45.68 19.05 23.80 18.76 329.34 33.00 193.34 3.00 1,747.10 11.70 17.00 8.23 71.86 35.08 148.64 19.60 479.60 7.50 82.00 164.59 252.66 2.80 102.90 43.90 1,477.28 118.38 12.87 73.04 53.50 66.64 30.40 26.62 45.61 49.30 441.00 24.90 262.36 115.80 2.15 48.04 94.10 53.30 2.94 400.90 68.30 183.00 169.98 17.05 9.30 36.75 8.19 60.06 19.05 97.58 189.70 July 28. July 28. July 28. July 28. July 28. July 31. July 31. F. A. Imoberstag, Toledo, O. James Aldous, Iowa City, Iowa Bills Floral Co., Davenport, Iowa.... Haskell Ave. Floral Co., Dallas, Tex. G. Fleischer, Pueblo, Col Fred Mosthaf, Saginaw, W. S. Mich. J. W. & B. E. Arnold, Omaha, Neb... 25.72 3.36 371.14 42.37 62.88 122.00 15.68 119,817.94 EXPENSES. 1904. Aug. 5. Aug. lb. Aug. lb. Sept. 10. Sept. 10. Sept. 10. Sept. 12. Sept. 21. Nov. 5. Nov. 5. Nov. 12. Dec. 10. Dec. 14. 1905. Jan. 7. Jan. 7. Feb. 4. Feb. 16. Mar. 1. Mar. 6. Mar. 28. Mar. 29. Apr. 3. Apr. 21. May 3. May 4. May 8. May 20. May 20. June 5. June 6. June fi. July 5. July Y. July X. July 8. July 12. July 12. July 12. July 12. July 12. July 12. American Gardening, advt. Annual Meeting..? 1.40 Florists' Review, advt. Annual Meeting 1.00 Florists' Exchange, advt. Annual Meeting 1.25 A. T. De La Mare Printing & Publishing Co., circular letters 2.50 F. J. Faesig, 500 envelopes 2.75 American Florist, Annual Report 10.00 Homestead Bond for reserve fund 1,014.92 A. T. De La Mare Printing & Publishing Co., applications, etc 13.75 J. G. Bsler, salary account 200.00 A. T. De La Mare Printing & Publishing Co., notices, etc 59.12 J. T. Temple, expenses to Des Moines 16.90 A. T. De La Mare Printing & Publishing Co., circulars 3.75 A. T. De La Mare Printing & Publishing Co., coupons 2.75 J. G. Esler, postage, etc 16.29 W. N. Rudd, advt 10.00 J. G. Esler, salary account 200.00 A. T. De La Mare Printing & Publishing Co., 4,500 envelopes 16.00 J. G. Esler, postage 30.00 A. M. Herr, postage 13.00 A. T. De La Mare Printing & Publishing Co., circulars, etc 6.00 A. T. De La Mare Printing & Publishing Co., applications 4.51 F. J. Faesig, envelopes 3.00 A. T. De La Mare Printing & Publishing Co., applications 8.55 J. G. Esler, salary account 200.00 A. T. De La Mare Printing & Publishing Co., circulars 3.25 A. M. Herr, salary account 200.00 A. T. De La Mare Printing & Publishing Co., by-laws 18.30 F. J. Faesig, envelopes 5.75 A. T. De La Mare Printing & Publishing Co., proofs of loss 15.25 A. T. De La Mare Printing & Publishing Co., notices 8.50 Lancaster Trust Co., box rent 5.00 A. M. Herr, postage 34.00 J. G. Bsler, postage 34.16 Florists' Review, advertising 15.00 E. G. Hill, postage 9.18 Florists' Exchange, advertising 15.00 American Florist, advertising 15.00 Gardening Co., advertising. . . .-. 7.50 J. G. Bsler, balance of salary 535.00 A. M. Herr, balance of salary 254.00 E. G. Hill, salary 170.25 $3,182.58 DISBURSEMENTS ON ACCOUNT OF LOANS. Sept. 12. 1904. Paid N. W. Harris & Co., for one $1,000 Homestead, Pa., Bond . . ..% 1,014.92 RESERVE FUND INVESTMENT. Certificates of Deposit with the Lancaster Trust Co. Chicago, 111., School Bond U. S. Government Bond Orville Township, N. J., Bonds (two) City of Milwaukee, Wis., School Bonds (five) South Bend, Ind., Bond Homestead, Pa., Bond $ 3.400.00 500.00 500.00 1,000.00 5,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 $12,400.00 RECAPITULATION. To balance on hand, August 1, 1904 $ 5,185.06 To total receipts for year ending Aug. 1, '05.. 22,466.11 $27,651.17 By losses paid for year ending Aug. 1, 1905... $19,817.94 By expenses and investments 3,182.58 By balance, cash in hand 4,650.65 $27,651.17 ALBERT M. HERR, Treasurer. GERANIIMS IS SJ : Three acres planted for Btook; rooted cuttings In any quantity after September 1. I will guarantee them to reaoh you in pood growing condition, and would like to book your order now. Send for list. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. It Pays To tell the advertiser •where you saw his advertisement. GERANIUMS NOW READY. Good Stocky Plants from 2-in. Bruanti J3 00 per 100 Centaure 2.00 " Le Cid 2.00 " Gloire de France ... 2.00 " Jean de La Brete 3.00 " Jolly de Bammeville 4.00 " Ryoroft's Surprise.. Jean Viaud 52.00 per 100 Mme. Barney 2.00 " Mme. Canovas .... 2.00 " Mme. Charotio 2.00 " Mme. Jaulin 2.00 Madonna 3.00 Mme. Landry 2 00 " V^e will send 1000 (60 each) of the above for $18.00, or SOO (25 each) for $10.00. Cash with order. Send for descriptive Geranium Catalogue. Let us figure on your needs for next season. 2-inch pot plants only; no cuttings. Mar. de Castellane. . 3 00 Miss P. Perkins 2.00 Miss Rendell 2 00 S. A. Nutt 200 Granville 2.00 Mrs. E. Q. Hill 2.00 Queen of the West.. 2.00 Pots. per 100 R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md. 194 The American Florist. Aug. ig, Headqnarters for QfJX FLOWERS | We are receiving an extra fine lot of MSMHN COCHET ROSES, in both pink and white. These roses ship far better and have much finer buds than either Brides or Bridesmaids at this season of the year. Prices ranging from $2.00 to $6.00 per 100. -■r^-^jjw^^ of all Descriptions: Ordinary, 60c to $1.00 per 100; Fancy, /4L>9 I LIC^9 $1.50 to $3.00 per 100. BRIDES and MAIDS, $2.00 to $5.00 per 100. METEORS and LIBERTY, $2.00 to $5.oo per 100. AMERICAN BEAUTY, 75c to $3.00 per dozen. All Other CUT FLOWERS In Season. HEADQUARTERS for FANCY FERNS, $1.25 per looo. VAUGHAN & SPERRY, 60 wabasn a™., CHICAGO ^mmHmffmtmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmtfm I The Grand New Rose | ILA DETROIT! I Perfectly Hardy and a Fine Outdoor Rose. ( ( Orders booked for Fall Delivery. Strong field-grown plants, $8.00 per JOO; $75.00 per 1000. / / 4 f ¥MK¥I<^ 117HTT13 J \ri3f f /AIIT CM A T\nD A rTkMC 1 PINK, WHITE and YELLOW SNAPDRAGONS, J Field-grown, $8.00 per hundred. V ^ JOHN BREITMEY[R'S SONS, Detroit, Mich. \ OH^O^W^^V Carnations Please Note Sizes. Per loo Per 1000 "Fiancee," Limited quantity, size of plants medium .$15,00 $125.00 Cardinal, Stock limited, size medium 12.00 100.00 Crusader, Fine scarlet, large plants 600 50.00 Flora Hill, Good plants 5.00 40.00 Moonlight, Good plants, fine white 6.00 50.00 "White LawSOn, Medium size 7.00 60.00 Chicago Carnation Co. Joliet, III. /poj. The American Florist. 195 THE TARRYTOWN f [RN NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONI ELEGANTISSIMA The Best Record of Any New Introduction The Much Coveted $50 PRIZE from the Horticultural Society of New YorK for the Best New Plant of the Year. NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONI ELEGANTISSIMA. GOLD MEDAL ITa^^^ SHAW GOLD MEDAL Louisiana Purchase Exposition. COLD MEDAL Pennsylvania Horticultural Society. COLD MEDAL Ehode Island Horticultural Society. COLD MEDAL New Orleans Horticultural Society. SILVER MEDAL Society of American Florists — Highest Award. SILVER MEDAL Massachusetts Horticultural Society. SILVER MEDAL New York Florists' Club— Highest Award. SILVER MEDAL American Institute, New York-Highest Award, SILVER MEDAL Newport Horticultural Society-Highest Award. SILVER MEDAL Tarrytown Horticultural Society — Highest Award. And Numerous Diplomas and Cerlifi cates of Merit. INTRODICTION 1905 There is nothing in the fern line that is as handsome as this beautiful fern when well grown. It is a wonderful improve^ ment over Nephrolepis Piersoni in every respect, both in regard to beauty and habit of growth. It is a sport from the Pierson Fern (Nephrolepis Piersoni) but it is very much more beautiful and of greater value. It is as different from the Pierson Fern as that is from the Boston. The small side pinnse are again subdivided, producing an exquisite and beautiful effect, changing the entire character of the fronds, which measure less than halt the length and about twice the breadth of the fronds of the Pierson Fern. The fronds also assume an entirely different form, the side pinnte standing at right angles to the mid- rib of the frond, on edge rather than flat, as is usual, making both sides ol the frond equally beautiful— entirely different from any other fern. The plant is very dwarf, only about half the height of the Pierson Fern, and of very much more compact habit. Taking it altogether it makes one of the mo3t exquisite plants and one of the most valuable for table and house deco- ration that has ever been introduced. The cut fronds, on account of their beauty, will be in great demand for table decoration. Well -grown plants make most magnificent specimens. We are now ready to book orders for fall delivery at reduced prices. Write for our Pall Price List. F. R. Pierson Co. ""T;s.""^""' 196 The American Florist. Aug. jg, Boston. MARKET AT STANDSTILL. Scarcely any demand at all is the verdict in the market for the week. Buyers are few and those who do come in only purchase enough to warrant keeping open their stores. The market is crowded with asters, which are being sold at from 20 cents to $1 per 100. Roses are plentiful, but there is little demand for them, the prices ranging from IS cents per 100 for short ones to $1 per dozen for American Beauty. Carnations bring from 50 cents to $2 per 100, and gladioli meet with some demand. MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. At the exhibition on Saturday, August 12, the following were given awards for flowers : Annuals — General display, named, not less than twenty-five varie- ties, filling not less than 100 bottles : first, Mrs. J. L. Gardner; second, Mrs. E. M. Gill; gratuities— Mrs. L. Towle, display of dahlias ; W. G. Windsor, dahlias; Blue Hill Nurseries, display of phlox; Joseph Thorpe, asters and sweet peas ; Harvard Botanic Garden, display of herbaceous plants ; Harvard Botanic Garden, display of annuals; Mrs. L. Towle, display of annuals. NOTES. Peirce Brothers, of Waltham, are fill- ing their two new houses, 30x300 feet, with carnations. They have also remod- eled their heating plant, putting in two new boilers. Henry M. Robinson & Company have just introduced a new corrugated box, blue in color, and it seems to take with the retailers. H. P. S. St. Louis. DULL MARKET. The market continues very slow. Funeral work was a little more plen- tiful and stock was sold at low fig-" ures in order to move it in bulk. Gladioli and single tuberoses are of fine quality and are sold at 2 cents. Roses are improving, but sales are slow and prices very low; American Beauty are selling well from 4 to 15 cents. Outdoor carnations are also improving both in size and length of stem. florists' CLUB MEETING. The meeting of the Florists' Club took place August 12. The election of officers was the most important event and final preparations were made for the S. A. F. convention. The following officers were elected : Fred Ammann, president; John Steidle, vice-president; Fred Meinhardt, treasurer ; Emil Schray, secretary; Carl Beyer, trustee for three years ; Frank Weber, trustee for two years; Frank Fillmore, trustee for one year. The fiorists left St. Louis Monday evening via the Wabash on the special car for Detroit, where they were met by the florists of Chicago and Milwau- kee. The following were in the party : C. A. Kuehn and wife, J. J. Beneke and wife, C. A. Juengel and wife, F. M. Ellis and wife, H. G. Berning and wife, F. H. Meinhardt and wife, John Steidle and wife, George Waldbart, W. J. Pilcher, Henry Lohrenz, G. Angermueller, W. S. Halstead, of Belleville, 111.; Otto G. Koenig, W. C. Jinvice, W. G. Denker of St. Charles. Charles Young, Will Young, the Misses Meinhardt, E. Kalisch and wife, F. C. Weber and Theo. Miller will meet the boys at Washington. Commissioner Aull, of Forest park, who purchased the large bird cage from the Louisiana Purchase Company, has had it placed in Forest park. Several other improvements at the zoo in the park have taken place. Some fine Kaiserin roses and Sem- ple's asters are coming into this market. From reports from the growers at Kirkwood, violets are looking well and promise good crops this winter. All the west end florists report trade as very quiet. They are cleaning and painting and preparing for the fall rush. W. F. Baltimore. The season is making a record for dealers in the cut flower trade, and the last week has about reached the depth of depression. It is not an unreasonable estimate that of the stock sent into mar- ket about three-fourths found its way to the garbage dump. This summer has been one of remarkable healthfulness in this city, with a mortality list far below the average, and the natural conse- quence ensuing that the demand is unusually light for funeral flowers. Almost all other demands are inter- rupted by the continuous unfavorable weather. A succession of heavy rains, accompanied by terrific thunder storms, has been the daily experience for over a week. The consequence of this heavy precipitation with the warm weather prevailing has been an enormous growth of all outdoor stock, but garden crops do not seem to mature properly. Carna- tions, dahlias and outside roses have been much injured. Harry A. Ekas, Frederick road, is building a new carnation house, 20x100 feet, with a boiler shed adjoining, and will put in new heating apparatus. W. Walmsley, near Arlington, is put- ting up two new houses, each 20x90 feet. Philip B. Welsh has sold his green- house property at Waverly to a Mr. Stran, and will devote his entire atten- tion to his plant at Glyndon. The busi- ness at the old place will be continued under the management of E. V. Chip- man. AN AMATEUR GARDENER. The residence of the only American cardinal located in this city is an unpre- tentious structure which could not be dignified except by the exercise of a vivid imagination as a palace; but it is situated on a fine thoroughfare, North Charles street, and its front enclosure is always adorned by two flower beds, one on either side of the entrance, plant- ed first in hyacinths, and for the summer in geraniums. These two beds are the especial pleasure and charge of his emi- nence, Cardinal Gibbons, who may be frequently seen watering and attending to them, getting from the occupation an evident satisfaction. Cardinal Gib- bons is one of the most unassuming of men, democratic in his ways, known to all classes of our citizens whom he meets and salutes in his walks through our streets; and prince of the church, great prelate, learned author and elo; quent pulpit orator as he is, does not think it beneath his dignity to soil his hands with the practical care of his mod- est garden. RAILWAY FLOWER-BEDS DISCONTINUED. The Pennsylvania Railroad Company, which for many years has been beautify- ing its property by the planting of bed- ding plants around the stations on its lines, this year discontinued the prac- tice, and the beds have been filled in and seeded down. It is not known whether the change of policy is due to matters of economy, or whether the average hands into whose care the charge of the beds was committed were found incap- able. In some cases groups of orna- mental shrubs have been planted in the grounds surrounding the stations. S. B. Brest, France. — A battle of flowers was a feature of the festivities here in connection with the visit of the British squadron to Brest. Corvallis, Ore. — Regent John O. Olwell, of the Oregon Agricultural Col- lege, has been authorized to employ a horticulturist for the college experiment station. ' <*: mmm^^^ ^^-^m^ '%- *&.'t''^^a^f-aki^-:^. field of asters at henry seger's. See Chicago notes, page 173. zgos. The American Florist. im Boston Ferns FINE STOCK FROM BENCH Ready for 5-tnch pots, $3.00 per doz ; $25.00 per 100. BOSTONS, from 6-iach pots, $6.00 per ioz.-, 7-inch, $9.00 per doz.; S-incIi, $15.00 per doz. NEPHROLEPIS BOSTONIENSIS, 2-mch, $4.00 per 100; $30.00 per JOOO.. Variety. Kentia Belmoreana S'A 4 " ■ " 5 Size Heiglit Leaves Each ....7 10 Kentia Forsteriana i 5 6 10 Latairia Borbonica 3 3H " i 13-14 15-17 20-22 24-26 32-S4 48-50 18-20 24-26 26-30- 48-56 5-6 5-6 5-8 6 7 6-7 7-8 3-5 4-6 5 6-7 8 .60 1.25 2.50 7.50 .30 .60 1.25 7.00 Dozen « 2.0O 3.60 7.20 15.00 30.00 "s^eo 7.20 15.00 100 $15.00 30.00 Variety. Pandanus Veitchii. Phoenix Canariensis 8 Phoenix Reolinata 6 Araucaria Excelsa 4 " 5 " 6 " Compacta 6 Cocos Weddelliana 3 Paodanus Utilis 3 •■ 4 5 6 7 11-13 13-14 30-34 36-40 14-18 4-5 4-5 7-8 10-12 6-7 2-3 tiers. 3-5 tiers. 3-5 tiers. 3 tiers. .25 1.50 2.50 .50 .50 .75 1.25 2.00 1.00 1.00 1.50 3.00 18.00 7.00 12.00 6.00 6.00 9.00 15.00 Size Height Leaves Eact 6 $1.50 7 2.00 " " 8 3.00 PoaTrivialit Var 3 Fine tor Ferneries — Cibotium Schiedei 6 1.50 7 2.00 Dracaena Indivisa 5 25 Fragrans 4 " Mastangeana 5 Asparagus Plumosus 2 !!!!!!!!!!!!! 4 '.'.'.'.'. '.'.'. '. " Sprengeri 4 Fittonia Verschalleltii 2 Fine for Ferneries , IMaranta Massangeana 2 " " " Boston Ferns 2 Runner 1.00 "ibO '.'.'.'.'. JAPANESE FERN BALLS, in leaf. 2.00 3.00 5.00 9.00 12.00 Ficus Elastica 4 5 Dozen 100 $18.00 24.00 36.00 $60 18.00 24.00 3.00 20.00 3.00 500 12.00 3.00 1.00 8.00 1.50 12.00 1.35 10.00 2 00 15.00 5.00 5.00 4.00 4.00 3.(0 4.20 6.00 NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSII strong stock plants, $25.00 per lOO. Cycas Revoluta, fine stock from 25a to $3.00 each WE HAVE AN IMIVIENSE STOCK AND CAN GIVE EXCEPTIONAL VALUES. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., I657 BuGklnghan. Place, CHICAGO BOSTON FERNS. Primroses FROM BENCH. FINE STOCK. Fit for 5-ln., $12.50 per 100. 2-in., Obconioa Q. flmbriata Alba, Rosea, Lilac, Garmine, Hybrid, Baby, $2.00 per 100. Asparagus P. N., 2-in , $2.00 per 100. Flowering Bsgonlas., 8 kinds, 2H-ia., 2^a. Ivory Rosas, 2-in., $2.00 per 100. Pansy Seed, surplus, new crop of Giant vari- eties in elegant assortment, odd shades and light colors in large numbers, H oz., $1.00; 1 oz., $3 00. CASH. Direct all orders plainly to BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. Mease viention the A merican Florist when writing. NEPHROLEPIS PIERSOHI ELEGANTISSIMA Grand stock— In all sizes. Very popular in New York and all the large cities. Unpracadantad Sale of Larga Spaclmana. A splendid investment to plant NOW for the fall trade. Prices from 75o each; $9.1 perdozen; $50.00 per 100, up to $2.00. S3 00, 15.00, $7.50 each. Satisfaction guaranteed. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown, N.Y. Mease mention the A ynerican Florist when writing. fflNODE FLORIST CO. ...JAPANESE NOVELTIES... TINY PLANTS, in 2 and 3-in. decorated Japan- ese pots, $15.00, $20.00 and $25.00 per 100. RHAPIS, 5 to 15 shoots, 50 cents each. CASH WITH OHSEB. URGCST GROWERS OF EASTEV ULIES. WOODSIDE, N.Y. and WHITESTQNE, L. I., N Y. Please mentioti the A merican Florist when writing. (JOHN BURTON, Assignee for ROBERT CRAIG & SON, ROSES, PaLMS, Md NDVtIllu In D»eoraHv( Plnitt. Market and 49th Sta., Phnadelphia, Pa. Primroses ,„, Asparagus CHINESE and OBCONICA ready Aug. 20... .$2.00 FORBESI, "Baby" 2.00 FLORIBUNDA, yellow 2.00 CASH. 100 PLUMOSUS NANUS, 2-inch pot $2 00 SPRENGERI 2.00 SHASTA DAISY 2.50 PAN SY SEED, large flowering Oz. 4.00 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. Please mention ike A merican Florist when wrUvng. WOODSIDE, L. I., N. Y. Seasonable Stock. IN EASTER LILIES, HYDRANGEAS, GENISTAS, SPIRAEA GLADSTONE, RHODODENDRONS. Palms, Ferns and Decorative Stock* R. DREYER, Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. SCOTTII The Most Graceful Nephrolepis Known Betailers who have handled this fern are unani- mous in proclaiming it the best Fern ever introduced. Consult any grower who has bought Boottii and he will tell you that it is as far ahead of the Boston as that variety is ahead of all other introduoDions. See my adv. on second cover page in American Florist of Feb. 25th. inilll epflTT Keap street Greenhouses, JUnll 9UU III BROOKLYN, N. Y. BRANCH: E.!43th St.iand Rutland Road, flatbusb. TELBPHONE, 1207 WrLLIAMSEURO. ROSES 3V2-INCH POTS PeriOO Per 1000 La Detroit % 6.00 $50.00 Rosalind Orr English... 25.00 200.00 Max von Herresdorfer... 500 40.00 Ideal S.00 40.00 3-INCH POTS: Bridesmaid 4.00 35.00 ;2i/2-INCH POTS: Wm. Askew 500 40.00 Sunrise 4.00 35-00 Uncle John 3 00 25.00 Bridesmaid 2.50 2000 SPRENGERI," 3y2-in 5.00 $45.00 PLUMOSUS, SVa-in 7.00 60.00 ALL plants soldundertheezpress condition that if not satisfac- tory they are to be returned immediately when money will be relunded. PETER REINBERG, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. -J Please vicniion the A merican Florist when writing. GET NEW CUSTOMERS By placing your specialties before the purchasing florists of the entire country by advertising in Send Copy Now. THE AMERICAN FLORIST. 198 The American Florist. Aug. ig. The Whiirdin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output of Flower Pots is larger than any concern in the World Our Stock is always Large and Complete Main Office and Factory, 713 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY, N. J. LONG ISLAND CiTY, N. Y. BACK AGAIN HEWS POTS ''NOUGH SAID EH WELL HOW MANY THIS TRIP? A.H.HEWS&CO.INC. CAMBRIDGE -MASS. To Your Advantage Write for our prices on New and Second-hand Gulf Cypress Greenhouse Lumber, HOT-BED SASH, GREENHOUSE GLASS, BOILERS, PIPE and FITTINGS, STEAMFITTING TOOLS, HOSE and HOSE VALVES. VENTILATING APPARATUS. lETROPOLITAN Iaterial CO. GREENHOUSE WRECKERS: 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue. BROOKLYN, N. Y. m: Just a Minute That's bow long it takes to water or syringe a greenhouse with THE WITTBOLD PATENT WATERING SYSTEM It will pay you to investigate. Write for particulars to LOUIS WITTB0LD,1708N.Halsted St. Chicago. Please mention the A merican Florist -when •luriiingy REED & KELLER, 182 W«st 25th St.. NEW YORK. Importers and Manufacturers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Gatax Leaves and all Decorative Greens. New York Agents for Caldwell's MoDroe, Ala., "Parlor Qranrf" Srnilnac lONia FLOWER POTS. strong, Smooth, Porous. MADE RIGHT. PACKED RIGHT. SOLD RIGHT. AU orders promptly shipped. We again solicit your patronage. IONIA POTTERY CO., - Ionia. Mich. THE KELLER POTTERY COMPANY, ».-„,.«ur.r..i FLORISTS' RED STINDIRD POTS. Azalea Pots, Bulb and Fern Pans, Etc. Write for Price List. 213-15-17-19-21-23 Pearl St., NORRISTOWN, Pa. Please mention the A niericari Florist when writing. STANDARD FLOWER POTS ! Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per orate Price per orate 1500 2-in ., in orate «4.88 120 7-in , in crate $4.20 1500 2Ji 5.25 eos " s.oo Hi in> MASS. 1500 2H " 6.00 48 9-in , in crate 83.60 1000 3 " 5.00 48 10 4.80 800 3M »» 5 80 24 11 3.6U 608 4 " 4.50 24 12 4.80 320 5 «' 4.51 12 14 4.80 14J6 " 3.16 6 16 4.5U Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn vases, etc. a?en per cent off for cash with order. Address HILFINGER BROS . POTTERY. Fort Edward. N. Y. Or August Koleer & Sons, New York Agents, 31 Barclay Street, New York City. Red Standard Flower Pots Price list and samples on application. Paducah Pottery, J. A. BAUER, Proprietor. PADUOAH, KENTUCKY. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT MTT., HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH., Rap. 4S0 Howard Si., GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFAOTURERS OF FLOWER POTS, efore buying write for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street, iar Wrightwood Ave,, CHICAQO, ILL. OUR MR. J. STERN has just returned from Europe, and has bought a full line of FLORISTS' SIPPLIES Look us up at the Florists' Convention in Washington, D. C. Our new catalogue will be out Aug. 15. JVTCDM 9. Pn 1928 Germantown Ave., I OlCnn 06 UUi, PHILADELPHIA. SYRACUSE RED POTS "III Ware Is Never Cheap." in buying Syracuse Red Pots you buy right goods, made right, priced right, shipped right. Convinci yourself that we are right. SYRACUSE POTTERY , CO., Syracuse, N.'Y. -WRITE- A.. I^. JKolxi* 1B21-23 N. Leavitt St., CHICAGO, ILL., l-OE PBICES OF Standard Pots rt''°' '" pbroiity combined are the itrength and beat on the m&rket Kramer's Pot Hangers For Sale By Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Price, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. i.N. Kramer & Son, ^'^.J?;.""" Standard OriXSL Flower... ■ V^ * vJ If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST, 38th and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D C. SAMPLE POT AND PRICE UST ON APPLICATION. C. C. POUWORTII CO., SKI**^''^^ igoS. The American Florist. 199 i FLORISTS' SPECIALS, "Kinkaid" Hocking Kanawha Splint - Lower Vein Brazil Block Genuine Smokeless Pocahontas Sullivan County Indiana Lump COAL We are direct agents. Write for prices for immediate shipment or season's supply. GLOBE COAL COMPANY. 1560-1570 OM Colony Building, .,.0£i:ioA.o^o. WIRE WORK AI.I. KINDS. FLORAL DESIGNS, WINDOW GUARDS, OFFICE RAILINGS. ALL FANCY and SPECIAL WORK. WRITE FOR CACALOGXJE. ^^ Special prices on large quantities. Large stock on hand for immediate orders. EAGLE WIRE WORKS Long Distance Phone 1032 L. 469 Broadway, CLEVELAND, OHIO. FUase mention the Amertcun tiorisc ^nen writing. CUT FLOWER BOXES =^2?' The best, strongest and neatest folding cut flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. Per 100 Per 1000 Size No. 3x 4x20 $2.00 " 1. 3x 4Hxl6 1.90 " 2. 3x 6xlS 2.00 " 3. i% 8x18 2.50 " i. 3x 5x84 2.75 " 5. 4x 8x23 300 " 6. 4x 8x28 3.75 " 7. 6x16x20 5.50 " 8. 3x 7x21 30O " 9. 5x10x35 650 " 10. 7x20x20 9.50 " 11. 3i4x5x30 3.C0 Sample free on application. No charge lor printing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash. THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, Box 104. COLUMBUS, OHIO. Please mention the American Florist when writing. $19.00 17.50 19.00 23.00 26.00 28.50 36.00 54.00 28.50 62.00 67.50 28.50 SAVE THE BLOOMS! NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE PLANTS.USED FOR FUMIGATION ORSPRAYINCINDOORSOROUT 200 POUNDS TOBACO) IN ONE PINT NIKOTEEN i NICOTINE NIFO. CO., St. Louis.Mo. Mease mention the A merican Florist when writinz. A. HERMANN, Cape flowers^, all colors. Cycas Leaves, Metal Deslans. and All florists' Supplies. FOR rUMIGATING. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., " agi^"^-,K. ROSSIG BROTHERS, MANUFACTURERS OF JVx*t:i£lolcil fvea.>res. ALL STYLES IN HUNDREDS SF DIFFERENT DESIGNS. PAPER AND MUSLIN. SIMLAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. Samplet Furnishad to the Jobbing Trade Only. ■3Ce7 "Wo«»t •««'oa.cl-w«rei3(r. 'P9TSrw ITCyEt^, The Standard VENTILATING MACHINERY The original machine with self- oiling cups. The moftt powerful, least complicated, very compact, with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gutter Over six miles in use and highly recommended by all. The only Drip Proof gutter on the market. The Stanifard Return Steam Trap It has no equals for aimpUoity or its working. Catalogue free. E. H1PP3RD, Youngstown. Ohio. Mease mention tke American Florist when writing. LVANS IMPROVED V£NmATINC\ APPAJtATifS i WRITt fOR hLLU5rRATtD .-A7ALOCUE gi/Mfjf c/rrMACMMfwom. ^■dTJf^r^-^ Richmond, ind. Ssin> Fob Pbioes. 404-412 Ea«t 34th Straat, NEW YORK. The Florists' Hail Ass'n. Now insures upwards of 21,000,000 square feet of Qlass. For particulars address John G. Esler, sec*y. SADDLE RIVER, N. J. Hease mention the A merican Florist when writing. L BAUMANN & CO., Importers and Manulacturers ol Florist Supplies 6-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Write for our New Catalogue F. Oar prices may interest you. Clipper Lawn Mower Co. DIXON ILL The Mower that will Kill alh the Weed< in Your Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut 80 they do not go to seed and outyourgrass without breaking the small feeders of roots, the grass will become thick and the weedi will disappear. ES Th« Clipper will do It. Ask your dealer for them. If they have not got tnem, below is the price: No. 1— 12-in. Mower, $5; No. 2— 15-in. Mower, S6; No. 3— 18-in. Mower, J7; No. 4— 21-in. Mower, J8. Send draft, money-order or reg. letter. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Wired Toothpicks 10,000,81.50; 50.000,86.25. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE. BERLIN. N. Y. Sample free. For sale by dealera. iiL^ Regan Printing House Large rune of CATALOGUES Our Spookilly. Write tor Flgurea. 83-91 Plymbath Place, CHICAGO. 200 The American Florist. Aug. ig. YOUR LILIES IN OUR RED IT WILL GIVE A HBALTHT GROWTH TO C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee, diseased bulds D. O. Cunningham Glass Co. PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. Hot- House Glass a Specialty o GLASS. GOOD BRANDS. QUICK SHIPMENTS. LARGE STOCK. Wuehouse on railroad switcii. Be sur« and get our prices. Sharp, Partridge k Co. 22nd SL and Union Placs, CHICAGO. L^ THE 'MEW DEPARTURE VEHTlLATtIC flPPUANCEj.. ' CHEAPEST AND BEST. If you doubt it try them and be convinced, Send for descriptive price circular. J. D. Carmody, Evansville, Ind. Mease mention the A tnerican Florist when writing. HOT=BED MATS. Made from the very best Rye Straw. Strong, durable. For the Trade Only. S. FEDER, MamaronecK, N. Y. Please mention' tKe^Aineritari Flori\t when writing. MASTICA TRADE MARK REGISTERED. FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES SOLE MANUFACTURERS F. O. PIERCE COMPANY NEW YORK AT ALL SEED STORES The James H« Rice Co. • IMPORTERS and JOBBERS- GREENHOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. "%2Viaa.^ HOTHinq FURTHER \n PAPERS WORTh RE.ADJNa\— /^PT DIj^Yrr \^f^frc us ron Free CfiiTi^Lo^ue^ I VjfL. I L) \J0\ . : 3KB.TCHES ESTinm^S ^NO fHFORMfimQN ON Gi R EEN H0U5 E MATERIAL . SHEEP MANURE Dried, UnpuIveTized and Pulverized. W BITB rOB PBIOBB.-^-* MONTANA FEBTILIZER CO.. Elgin, 111. ABSOLUTELY PURE PLANT FOOD Blatchfoid's Plant Qrower and Land Renovator, S2.75 per 100 lbs. SLATCHFORD'S CALF MEAL CO., Waukegan, III. I LUMBER for Greenhouse Benches Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. We arc in special position to furnish "PECKY CYPRESS" everything in PINE and HEM- LOCK BUILDING LUMBER. •1 Adam Schillo Lumber Go. WRITE FOR PRICES. Cor. Waad and Hawthorn St., Tel. North 1626 and 1627. Greenhouse Material of Louisiana Cypress and Hot Bed Sash Washington Red Cedar OUR FACILITIES INCREASED ^^^^^ OUR PRICES RIGHT * OUR GRADES INVARIABLY THE BEST. Write for Catalogue and Estimate, when figuring on your new houses. A. DIETSCH CO., 615 to 621 Sheffield Ave., CHICAGO* Eureka Greenhouses.... THE BEST AND LOWEST l» PBICE. S?p?X^SlS&te^ photographs and plain difections so that any person can put them up* DILLON GREENHOUSE MFQ., CO., Bloomsbttrjr. Pa. To Make firowiiig Pay Sell your surplus stock through advertise- ments in the American Florist, TRY IT. 202 The American Florist. Aug. ig. Index to Advertisers. Adv rates ..All Aitken Mark 180 Amer'n Blower Co.. Vl AmlingEC 177 Andorra Nurseries. 184 AngeirauellerGeo H. . 178 ABCtiinann Godfrey. 181 Atlanta Floral Co... 180 Bailer FA 183 Bassett & Wash- burn 177 Baur rioral Co 185 Baumann L & Co. . .199 Beaven E A 175 Beokert WC IV Benthey-Coataworth Co 177 BerkeQeo H 180 Berning H G 178 BertermannBros Co. 180 Bindekunat-Verlag..l75 Blatohtord's Calf Meal Co 201 Black Chas 190 Blackistone Z D 180 Boddington AT IV Braidwood J B 179 Brant D Wood 177 Braslan Seed Co 182 Breitmeyer's i Sons. 180194 Brill Francis 182 Uruns H N 190 Buokley W T Co.... 187 BudlongJ A ... 177 187 Burnham-Eitcliings- Pierson Co VI Burpee W A & Co . . . . IV Byer Bros 197 Byer Floral Co 183 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 175 Cannody JD 300 Central GreenhouseBlS7 Chicago Car Co 194 Ohioago House Wrecking Co V Clevel'nd Cut FloCo . 178 Clipper Lawn Mower Oo 199 ColeaW W 190 Oonard & Jones Co. . 185 Cooke GeoH ISO Cotsonas Geo & Co.. 179 Cottage Gardens Co. 186 Oowee W J 199 Crabb& Hunter 188 Craig Eobt <»; Son . . .197 Craig WmP 185 Cross Eli 188 Growl Fern Co 176 Cunningham D O Glass Co 200 Onnningham Jos H.197 CurrieBros Co 182 Davis AB& Son.... 190 Deamud J B... 176 177 Detroit Pot Mfg Co. .198 Dletsoh ACo 201 DlUerCaskey & Co.SOa Dillon J L 185 187 Dillon MIg Co. . . 186 201 Dingee&ConardCo.. ,184 Dorner F&SonsCo. . . I DreerH A 187 V DreyerE 197 Eagle Wire Works.. 199 Eiokholt Mrs Chas. .180 Elliott WmH 178 EUwanger&Barry. . .185 Emmans Geo M 181 Ernest WH 198 Etzold &Co IV Exotic Nursery 190 FederS 200 Florists' SailAss'n . 192, 193, 199 Penrioh JS 179 Flower Growers Co. .178 Foley Mfg Co 201 Ford Bros 179 For sale and rent. . . . 173 Foster Lucius H 190 Gaedeke Aug & Co .. 190 Garden Alex B 180 GarfleldPkFloralCo..l87 Garland Geo M V Ghormley Wm 179 Giblini Co VI Globe Coal Co 199 Globe Eng Co 200 Greenhouse The Co. V Gude A& Bro 180 Gullett W H & Sons. 181 QundestrupKnudCo . 1 83 Gurney Heater Co.. 202 Gutcman Alex J 179 Hansen Julius IV Hanson G 190 Hart Jas 179 Hartje Jno 190 Hauswirth PJ 180 Heacock Jos 199 Heller Bros 179 Heller & Co IV Herendeen MIg Co. 202 Herr AlbertM..181 193 Hermann A 199 Hess ASwoboda 180 HewsA H &Co 198 Hilflnger Bros 198 Hill The EG Co... I 188 HillsCR 185 Hinode Florist Co.. .197 Hlppard E 199 Holm & Olson 180 Holton & Hunkel Co 176 190 Hooker'HMCo 200 Hort Advertiser 175 Hort Trade Journal. 175 Humfeld C 181 Hunt E H 177 Igoe Bros V IndplsFlo&PltCo..l90 Ionia Pottery Co.... 198 Jacobs S KIrfr»IiI-A.. ^■^— ^^^^^^— Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. 1 5^ JENNINGS"*" iljRONGUTTER Furman Boilers for Greenhouse Heating Valuable Catalogue on Rlodern bteam and Hot Water Heatitig, raailed free upon request. Address The Herendeen Manufacturing Company, Depf. Am., Geneva, N. Y. 39 Cortlandt St., NEW YOEK. .39 Oliver St., BOSTON. FURMANBOILERShavebeena\\ardodC6rtiflcT,te oTMentat Pivedifferent J Florists' Convehtions. They have a record ol 20 years, Over 35,0(10 in use. T SelUnii Agents: , i. EDWARD S. DEAN, Bloomington, 111. E. K. BARE, La Crosse, Wis. J JAg; SFEAE, S. & H. CO., 1M4 Market St., PHILADELPHIA. T »».<>»^«-»^»<»»«n»^^»^-»» »<» » »»♦»♦ »» ^ »»» »J »»»»»»»«>y _ »« ,» »»»»»«~<»»^.»<»^»»»»»»»lt igos. The American Florist. 203 Ready Reference Advertising. ADVERTISEMENTS IN THIS DEPARTMENT JO CENTS PER LINE, CASH WITH ORDER. COPY MUST REACH US MONDAY OF THE WEEK IN WHICH IT IS TO APPEAR Plants, Cuttings, Nursery Stock. Adiantum — Cuneatnm, 4-ln., 16c each; 6-I11., 25c. Godfrey Ascbmaiin, 1012 Ontario St., Phil- adelphia^ Adiantum — Cuneatum, 4-in., 15c each; 5-in., 25c each. A. N. Plerson, Cromwell, Conn. Adiantum^Cuneatum, large plants from bench, $20 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mll- waakee, Wia. Altemantheras — Alternantheras, red and yel- low, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, O. Antirrhinum — Assorted colors. 2^-ln., £2 per 100. O. B. Hills, Grand Baplds, Mich. Aquile^ia — Assorted varieties, 2^i-in., £2 per 100,. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Araucaria — Excelsa; 10-12-in., 2 yr., 3 tiers, 50c each; 12-14-in., 2 yr., 3 to 4 tiers, 60c; 14-16-ln., 3 yr., 3 to 4 tiers, 75c; 18-20-Id., 3 yr., 4 to 5 tiers, $1; A. compacta robusta, 4 sizes, $1.25, $1.60, $1.76 and $2; A. Glauca, $1, $1.25 and $1.50 each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Aieca — Lntescens, 6^-6-ln. pot, 25-30-ln. high, 40c to 60c each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Areca — Luteacens, 5^-6-in. pot. 2S-30-ln. high, 40c to 50c each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Asparagus — A. Sprengeri, 2%-ln., $2.50 per 100. Cash, Maple City Greenhouses, Honesdale, Pa. Asparagus — A. Sprengeri seedlings, 60c per 100, $6 per 1,000. W. T. Buckley Co., Spring- field, 111. Asparagus — A. plumosus, 6-in., $25 per 100; A. Sprengeri, 3-ln., $4 per 100, 4-in., $7. W. H. Gnllett & Sons, Lincoln, HI. Asparagus — A. Sprengeri, 2-in., $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; smaller size, $1.80 per 100, $12.50 per 1.000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus — A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus — Ready to shift, 2,000 2-in., $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000. Brie Floral Co., Brie, Pa. AsparacruB — A. plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-ln., $1 per doz., $8 per 100; 4-ln., $1.50 per doz., $12 per 100; A. Sprengeri, 4-ln., $1.26 per doz., $10 per 100; 6-ln., $2 per doz., $15 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Bnck- Ingham Place, Chicago. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus from flats ready for 2%-in. pots, $12 per 1,000; Spren- geri, $10 per 1,000; field grown plumosus, $40 per 1,000; 5,000 or more at $35 per 1,000. Yalaha ConserTatories, Yalaha, Lake Co ., Fla. Asparagus — A. plumosus and Sprengeri, 214- in., $2.50 per 100; 3-ln., $5. Ludyig Mos- baek. Onarga. 111. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus, 3-ln., $5 »er 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Asparagus — A. plumosus, 4-in., $10 per 100; A. Sprengeri, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Bentzen Floral Co., St. Louis, Mo. Asparagus — A. plumosus, 3-ln. pots, $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Asparagus — ^2-in., A. plumosus nanus, A. Sprengeri, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Asparagus — A. Sprengeri, 2-in., $3 per 100, $15 per 1,000; smaller size, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000; robustns, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; plumosus, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; deflexns, 5 per 100. A. M. Herr, Lancas- ter. Pa. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus, 2-in., 40c per doz., $3 per 100; 2%-ln., 76c per doz., $5 per 100; seedlings, $1.60 per 100, $14 per 1,000. Vagghan's Greenhouses, Western Springs, 111. Araucaria — A. excelsa, A. glauca, A. robusta compacta, 6 to 8-in. pots. Write for prices. Vaughao's Greenhouses, Western Springs. 111. Asparagus — A. Sprengeri, Sy^-ln., $5 per lOU. $45 per 1,000; A. plumosus, 3^-in.. $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Asparagus — Plumosus nanus, 3-ln., $7 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., PhUadelphia. Bedding Stock — Draceena ind., 3, 4 and 5-ln., $5, $10 and $25 per 100; geraniums. S. A. Nutt, Castellane, J. Doyle, Perkins, single and double Gen. Grant, La Favorite. Mme. Sallerol, 2-in., $2.50 per 100; 3-in.. $5; Vinea var.. 2-in.. $2 per 100; Bex begonia, 2 and 2V.-in., $6 per' 100. Geo, M. Emmans Newton. N. J. Begonias — 4-in.. $15 per 100; C Tarlc.ties, 4-iB., $10 per 100. Geo. A. KUhl. Pokln. III. Bedding Stock — Geraniums, coleus and gen- eral bedding stock, in large quantities. L. H. Foster Estate. Dorchester, Mass. Begonia — New Begonia Templlnii; fine for bedding or decorating. The TempUn Co., Calla, Ohio. Begonia — Glorle de Lorraine, 2H-in. pots, $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; $140 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Begonias — Ready for 4-in. pots; Glolre de Lorraine, $15 per 100; Turnford Hall, $25 per 100. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. Begonias — Begonia Gloire de Lorraine, 2^4- in., $2 per doz., $15 per 100, $140 per 1,000; 3-in., $3.50 per doz., $25 per 100, $200 per 1,000; Light Pink Lorraine, 2l4-ln., $2 per doz., $15 per lOO, $140 per 1,000; 3-ln., $3.50 per doz., $25 per 100, $200 per 1,000; Begonia Turnford Hall, 3-ln., 30c each, $3.25 per doz., $25 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Begonias — Louis Van Houtte Pere, Ghent, Belgium. Carnations — Field grown plants; fine stock. Ready now. 100 1000 100 1000 Lawson $5 $45 Mrs.Hlg'b'ham.$4 $35 G. Angel 4 86 White Cloud . 5 40 Morning Glory.. 4 35 Flora Hill ... 6 40 Wietor Bros. 61 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Carnations — For fall delivery, in best varie- ties. Wood Bros., Fisfaklll, N. Y. Carnations — Lawson, Joost, Norway, Prosper- ity, Crane and Armazlndy, $5 per 100. W. H. Gnllett & Sods, Lincoln, 111. Carnations — Carnation Robert Craig (scarlet), 1906, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. J. D. Thomp- son Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. Carnations — F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fay- ette, Ind. Carnation — Hannah Hobart; delivery com- menclng Jan. 1, 1906; $3 per doz.; $15 per 100; $120 per 1,000. John H. Slevers & Co., 1251 Chestnut St.. San Francisco, Cal. Carnation — Carnation Candace, $2 per doz., $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. Dissemination 1906. Indianapolis Flower & Plant Co., and John Hartje. Indianapolis, Ind. Carnations — 500 Nelson, $6 per 100; 1,000 Queen Louise, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; 2,000 Murphy's White, $4 per 100, $40 per 1,000; 600 Flora Hill, $6 per 100; 450 Prosperity, $5 per 100; 800 Ethel Crocker, $3 per 100; 2,000 Fran- cis Joost, $40 per 1,000. Ready Aug. 15. G. Hanson, 1025 S. Cameron St., Harrlsbnrg, Pa. Carnations — My Maryland, Jessica, delivery 1906, $2.50 per doz., $12 per 100. $100 per 1,000. The B. G. Hill Co., Elchmond, Ind., and H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md. Carnations — Field grown, stocky, well Bhaped plants, Lawson, Queen Louise, Joost, Harlo- warden, $5 per 100. Murpbysboro Greenhouses, Murphysboro, 111. Carnations — Enchantress, Lawson. Patten and Vesper. These on account; speak quick. Isaac A. Passmore. West Chester, Pa. Carnations — All 5c each; 40 Fisher; 175 Queen Louise; 200 Prosperity; 475 Gov. Wolcott. A. Laub & Son. Hnghsonville, N. Y. Carnations — Bed sport, Cbrlstmas "Hollyber- ry" carnation. A. B. Davis & Son, Pnrcell- ville, Va. Camations.^LawBon, Joost, r.Norway, Pros- perity, Crane and Armazlndy, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000. W. H. Gullett & Sons., Lincoln, 111. ' Carnation — "Fiancee," field grown plants, $15 per 100, $125 per 1,000. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet. 111. Carnations — Boston Market, $50 per 1,000; Queen Louise. $40 per 1,000; Prosperity. $5 per leo. E. C. Marshall. Kennett Square. Pa. Carnations — Field grown plants; B. Market, Glacier Mrs. Lawson, Gov. Wolcott, Indian- apolis, Estelle, $4 per 100, $40 per 1,000. W. T. Buckley Co.. Springfield, 111. Carnations — 500 good, strong, healthy field grown plants of Joost. $4 per 100. W. C. Hill Floral Co., Streator. 111. Carnations — Field grown. Crisis, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; Flamingo, $10 per 100; Queen Louisa. Floriana, Portia, M. Glory. Palmer, Eldorado. Scott, Dorothy, Mermaid, $5 per 100. J. L. Dillon. Bloomsborg, Pa. Carnations — Field grown. Queen Louise, Flora Hill, Gov. Wolcott, Crane, Estelle. Lawson, $5 per 100; Enchantress, $7 per 100; M. Glory. G. Lord. $4 per 100. Central Greenhouses, San- (lii.-iky. O. J ^^ Carnations — Field grown. Glacier and Morn- ing Glory, $45 per l.eoo; Peru, $35 per 1,000. Eli Cross, Grand Rapids, Mich. Carnations — ^Pield grown, Prosperity and Joost, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Baur Floral Co., Brie. Pa. Carnations — Field grown, Queen Louise, En- chantress, Crusader, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Harlowarden, H. Fenn, $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000; N. Fisher, $8 per 100, $70 per 1^000. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mll- waukee, Wis. Carnations — Prosperity and Norway, $4 per 100. Thos. SalvesoD, Petersburg, 1 11. Carnations — Field-grown, extra fine, large, bushy plants, $5 per 100: Prosperity, Harlo- warden, Flora Hill, Estelle, Norway, Q. Louise, Morning Glory, Roosevelt, Joost, Scott. W. L. Bock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. Carnations — Field grown; "Fiancee," medium size, $15 per 100, $125 per 1,000; Cardinal, $13 per 100, $100 per 1,000; Crusader. Moonlight, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Flora Hill, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; W. Lawson, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, Carnations — Field grown, $5 per 100; Indian- apolis, Floriana, Moonlight, Peru and Queen Louise. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Carnations — ^Field grown, $60 per 1,000; 1,700 Floriana, 225 Flamingo, 250 Harlowarden, 200 Prosperity, 100 Daheim. Charles H. Totty. Madison, N. J. Celestial Peppers — Strong, 3-in., 75c per doz., $5 per 100; 4-In., $1 per doz., $8 per 100. Vaughan's Greenhouses, Western Spring s. 111. Celestial Peppers — 2%-ln., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Garfield Park Flower Co., 1688 W. Madison St., Chicago. Celestial Peppers — 4-in., $15 per 100. Geo. A. Knhl. Pekin, 111. Christmas Peppers — 2%-in., $2 per 100; 3-ln., $3.50 per 100. C. E. HiUs, Grand BapidB, Mich. Chrysanthemums — In quantity; P. Rose, Pa- cific, Ivory, P. Ivory, Opah, Mrs. S. T. Mur- dock, Maud Dean, etc., $2.50 per 100, $25 per 1.000. Nathan Smith & Son. Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemums — Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Chrysanthemums — Best standard varieties, Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemums — In best varieties. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. Chrysanthemums — R. 0. of the following varieties; Robinson, Willowbrook, Kalb, Parr, L. W. Pockett, Whilldin. Appleton, Nagoya, Chautauqua Gold, Bonnatfon, Shaw M. Dean, V. Morel, Parrin, Shrimpton and Intensity, $1.50 per 100; 2%-ln. stock, Kalb, Willowbrook, Robinson, T. Eaton, Wanamaker, Bonnaffon, Monrovia, Prima, Kimberly, Plumeridge, Ether- ington, Shaw, Quito, Hanham, Coombs and Shrimpton, $2.50 per 100; new varieties; B. Mileham, 2i^-in.. $3 per doz., $20 per 100; Dr. Enguehard Hopetoun. Cobbold, Leila Filk- ins and Nellie Pockett, $3 per doz., Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, III. Chrysanthemums — In 2. 2^S and 3-in. pots, $2 per 100; 500 W. Ivory, 100 P. Ivory. 150 T. Eaton, 75 Paoiflc. 65 W. BonnafEon. Crabb & Hunter, Grand Rapids, Mich. Cinerarias — 2H-ifl., $2 per 100. C. B. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Cineraria — Plants, 2%-in. pots, $3.50 per 100; 3-in.. $5. Geo. A. Knhl, Pekin, 111. Cineraria — September deliveryj'' $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunnipgham, Delaware, O. Cocos — Weddelllana, 3-ln.. 15e each. Godfrey Aschma nn, 1012 Ontario, St., Philadelphia. 6rotons — Field grown. 2i^in., ready to ship. E. Meier. Bio Piedras. Porto Bico. Cyclamen — Splendens giganteum hybrids, five true colors, 2^-ln. pots, $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000. Paul Mader, B. Stroudsburg, Pa. ^ 1 . — , — Cyclamen — Giganteum strain; seed taken from selected fiowers and well built stock only. None better; 3-ln., $7 per 100 $65 per 1,000. Seed of the above strain, new crop, $6 per 1,000. The following was received July 12. 1905: The cyclamen seedlings arrived to-day in good shape. We are well pleased and glad to know that by packing properly plants will stand the trip. Park Floral Co., San Francisco. Address C. Wlnterlcb, Defiance, O. Cyclamen — ^2% and 3-ln., $6 and $10 per 100. Geo. A. Euhl, Pekin. 111. Daisies — Shasta daisies, 2-ln., $2.50 per 100. .Tos. H. Cunningham. Delaware. O. Dracsenas — In large quantities. L. H. Foster Estate. Dorchester. Mass. Exotics — Palms, orchids, bay trees, etc. Ju^ lius Boehrs Co., Butherford, N. J. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write ns about it. 204 The American Florist. Auz. ^9> Ferns — Nephrolepls Piersonl, all sizes, prices from 75e each; $9 per doz.; $50 per 100, up to $2, $3, $5 and $7.50 each. F. R. Plerson Co., TarrytowD, N. Y. Ferns — Adiantum Croweanum, strong plants from 3-in. pots, $2.50 per doz.; $15 per 100; $126 per 1.000. Wm. F. Kastlog, 387 'Blllcott St.. ButCalo, N. Y. Ferns — Nephrolepls Scotli, 214 -In., " $2 per doz., $15 per 100, $125 per 1,000. John Scott, Keap St. Greenhouses, Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns — 6-ln., from bench, $3 per doz.; $25 per 100; larger- sizes up to $3 each. Geo. Witt- bold Co.. 1659 Buckingham place, Chicago. Ferns — Jardiniere ferns, seedlings, good strong, healthy stock in variety only. Now ready for potting. Two or more plants In each clump. By mail, $1.60 per 100 clumps; $10 per 1,000 f. o. b. -by express. Cash with order. O. Soltau, 199 Grant Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Ferns — Boston, 6-in., 50c each; 7-in., 75c; 8-in., $1. W. H. Gullett & Sons, Lincoln, 111. Ferns — Boston, 6-in., 30c, 36c and 40c each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario, St., Phila- delphia^ Ferns — Boston ferns, 5-in., 30c each. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. " Ferns — Boston ferns in large quantities. L. H. Foster Estate, Dorchester, Mass. Ferns — Tree ferns; Dicksonia antarctlca, 16-in. tubs, 40-42-in. stems, 18-20 leaves, each $12; 18-in. tubs, 44-45-in. stems, 20-25 leaves, $20; 20-in. tubs, 48-52-in. stems, 25-30 leaves, $25; Alsophila australis, 12-in. pots, 7-8-in. stems, 10-12 leaves, $5 each; A. medularis, 12-in. pots, 6-7 leaves, $7.50 each; Cibotium princeps, 11-in. pots, 3-4 leaves, $5 each; Cyathea dealbata, 12-in. pots and 15-in. tubs,. 6-7 leaves, $7.50 each. Julius Roebrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Ferns — Boston ferus, all sizes ■ from 2^-in. pots to 12-in. pans; new Nepbrolepis elegantis- sima, sizes from 2i^-in. to 6-in. pots. Vaughan's Greenhouses, Western Springs, 111. Ferns— Boston ferns, 2J4-ln., $6 per 100; 6-in., $15 per 100. Exotic Nursery, Santa Bar- bara. Cal. Ferns— 2H-in. pots, $3 per 100, $25 per 1.000. Garfield Park Flower Co., 1688, W. Madison St.. Chicago. ■ Ferns — Boston and Piersonl ferns, large speci- mens, $24 to $36 per doz. J. A. Peterson, Westwood. Cincinnati, Ohio. ■ Ferns — New Barrowsii fern. 3-in., $50 per 100. Geo. A. Knhl, Pekin. 111. Fious— Elastica, 4-ln., 25c 5-5%-in., 30-40C. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila- delphia. Ficus — Elastica. 5-in. pot, 15-in. high, 40c each, $4.20 per doz.; 6-in. pot, 18-in. high, 50c each, $5 per doz. Vaughan's Greenhouses, Western Springs, 111. Forget-me-nots — Field clumps, $4 per 100. 0. B. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Geraniums — ^A. M. Herr, Lancester, Pa. Geraniums— R. C, $10 and $12.50 per 1,000, September delivery. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums — Bruanti, Centaure, Le Cid, Ry- croft. Surprise, Glorie de France, J. Viaud, Mme. Barney, Mme. Conovas, Mme. Charotte, Mme. Jaulin, Mme. Landry, Miss F. Perkins, Miss Kendell, S. A. Nutt, Grandville, Mrs. B. G. Hill, Queen of the West, $2 per 100; Jean de La Brete. Madonna, Mar. de Castellane, $3 per 100; M. Jolly de Bammeville, $4 per 100; 60 of each of the above, $18; 25 of each, $10. R. Vincent. Jr.. & Sons, White Marsh. Md. Hollyhocks — Choice collection. Byer Floral Co., Shippensborg, Pa, Ipomoea Nootiflora — ^2%-in. pots $5 per 100, S-ln pots, $7 per 100; 4-in. pots, $10 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phlladel- phla. Ivy — German, 2-in., $2.60 per 100; English, Tines, $6 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Japanese Plants — Tiny Plants in 2 and 3-In. Japanese pots, $15. $20 and $26 per 100. Hin- ode Florist Co., Woodslde, N. Y., and White- stone. L. I., N. Y. Jerusalem Cherries — Pot grown, 4-in., ready for shift, very bushy, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. T. M. Yates & Co., Mt. Airy, Philadelphia. Orchids — Oattleya Schroederae, 0. Trlanae, C. glgas, C. Warneri, C. Dowlana. Lager & Hnrrell, Summit, N. J. Orchids— Largest growers. Importers, export- ers and hybridists in the world. Sander, St. Albans, England. Palms— Kentia Bel., 2-in., $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Kentia Forsteriana, 6-ln., $30 per 100; 8-in., $10 per doz; Latania Bor., 8 chr. Its., $10 pfer doz. Exotic Nursery, Santa Bar- bara. Cal. Palms — Cheap, per 100, Latania Bor., 2-in. pots, seed leaves, $3 per 100; 3-ln., 16 to 18- In., 3 chr. Ivs., $12; 6-ln., 18 to 20-ln., 3 to 4 ehr. Ivs., $15; 5-in., 20 to 24-in., 4 chr. Ivs., $20. Kentia Bel., 2^-ln. pots, 6 to 8-ln., 2 to 8 Ivs., $10; 3-in., 8 to 10-in., 3 to 4 Ivs., $12.60. Sherman Nursery Co;, Charles City, la. Palms — In large gnantltleB. L. H. Foster Estate, Dorchester, Maes. FaUns — Areca lutescens. Kentia Belmorena, K. Forsteriana. made-up K. Forsteriana, Lata- nia ■ Bor.-, Phoenix Canariensis, P. reclinata, in all standard sizes. Write for prices, Vaughan's Greenhouses. Western Springs, 111. Palms — Made up Kentia palms, in 8 to 9-iD. pots, $3 to $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, New- ton. N. J. Palms, Etc, — Growers and importers, palms and ■ ferns ; decorative plants, Geo. WIttbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago, Palms, Etc. — Palms, ferns and decorative plants. John Burton, Assignee for Robert Craig cSb Son, Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia. Palms, Etc. — Palms, ferns, and decorative plants. R. Dreyer, Woodslde,. L. I., N. Y. Paims^Louis Van ,Houtte Pere, Ghent, Bel- glum. '_ Pandanus— Veitchli, 34-36-in. high, $30 per doz. J. A. Peterson. Westwood, Cincinnati, O. Pansles — A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. frimroses — Chinese and P. obconlca ready Aug. 20, $2 per 100; P. Forbesl, $2 per 100; P. floribunda, yellow, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cun- ningham,- Delaw are, O. Primroses — P. obconlca, grandiflora, fringed alba and : rosea, P. Forbesl, 2-in., 2c: P. For- bes! seedlings, 76c per 100. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg,-'Pa. Primroses — Chinese, 2%-In., $4 per 100; 3- In., $7750.- Geo.- A.-Kuhi; Pekin, IlL .Primroses — P. Chinensis, P. obconlca. P. grandiflora, P. rosea and P. fimbriata, 2%-in., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000;; P.. Forbesl. 2%-in., .•ii2.50 per ,100. , Garfield Park Flower Co., 1688 W. Madison St.. .Chicago. Primulas^About August 10; all varieties; 2%-In., $2 per lOO. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. - Rhapis — Rhapis, 6 Hinode Florist Co., Whitestone, L. I., N. to 16 shoots, 60c each. Woodslde, N. Y., and Y. Richardias— E. Y. Teas, Centerville, Ind. Roses— Bride, 3-in., Brant, W. Peterson cago. $3.50 per 100. D. Wood and N. 48th Avcs.; Chi- Roses — La Detroit, in., $5 per 100. C. Mich. Chatenay and Sunrise, 3- R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Roses — From 3-in. Wood Bros., Fishkill, pots in best varieties. N. y. Roses — All leading varieties. Dlngee & Pa. American and European Conard Co., West Grove, Roses — Bride and Bridesmaid, 4-in., $4.50 per 100; MacArthur, 4-ln., $10 per 100; good, clean, healthy stock ready for immediate shipment. Cash with order. Robert M, Schultz, Rosedale Greenhouses, Madison, N. J. Roses — Bride and Bridesmaid, 2% and 4-in. pots, own and grafted roots. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. Roses — A complete list of all the forcing varieties, both new and old. John N. May, Summit, N. J. Roses — ^Fleld grown and for forcing. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Roses — The following at $16 per 1,000: Cor- nelia Cook, Mme. Margottin, Snowfiake, W. Rambler, M. Washington, Baltimore Belle, T. Rambler, P. Rambler, Catherine Mermet, C, Soupert, White Niel, Mile. F. Kmger, Marie Van Houtte, Marie Guillott, pink Maman Cochet, white Maman Cochet; the following at $2 per 100: Kaiserin, Aug. Victoria, pink La France, Crimson Rambler, Bride, Bridesmaid. Reeser Floral Co., Urbana, O. Roses— 2,500 Bride, 3 to 3^4-in., 1,500 Bridesmaid, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; 100 each of Bride and Bridesmaid, 4-in., $8 per 100. W. F. Kastlng, 383-87 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Roses — La Detroit, 3%-ln., $6 per 100, $50 per' 1,000: Rosalind Orr English, 3%-in., $25 per 100, $200 per 1,000; Max von Herresdorfer, 3%-ln., $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Ideal, 3%-ln., $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Bridesmaid, 3-in., $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000; the following in 2- in.; Wm. Askew, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Sunrise. $4 per 100, $35 per 1.000; Dncle John, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; prides- maid, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000. ' Pet* Rein- berg. 51 Wabash ave., Chicago. Roses — Bride and Bridesmaid, 3V.-ln., $4 per 100. Cash with order. L. B. Marquisee, 207 Delaware St., Syracuse, N. Y. Roses — Chatenay, G. Gate and Dncle John, 2%-in., $3.50 per 100; Chatenay, Bridesmaid, G. Gate and Dncle John. 3%-ln., $5 per 100; Liberty, 4-in., $10 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Rosea^Bride and Bridesmaid, 4-in., $8 per 100; 3-in., $3.60 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Ivory and G. Gate. 3-in., $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. W. H. Gullett & Sons, Lincoln, Iir. Roses — 3-in. stock. Bride, Bridesmaid, Ivory, A. Beauty, Perle, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000. Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Roses— 2,000 Kaiserin, 2-in., $15 per 1,000; 1,500 A. Beauty, 2%-in., $30 per 1,000. C. & G. L. Pennock, Lansdowne, Pa. Roses' — For fall and spring;, new list. Leedle Floral. Co., Springfield,- O. Roses — 60,000 grafted roses for forcing; Bride, Bridesmaid, G. Gate, Kaiserin, 3%-in. pots, $15 per 100, $145 per 1,000; 20,000 own root rose*. 3-in. pots; Sunrise. $9 per 100; Bride, Brides- maid, Kaiserin, $7 per 100. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. - Roses — 60,000 grafted roses for forcing; Lib- erty, 3i^-ln. pots, $18 per 100; Bridesmaid, G. Gate, Kaiserin, 3%-ln. pots, $16 per lOO; $145 per 1,000; 20,000 own root roses, 3-In. pots; Sunrise, $9 per 100; Bride, Bridesmaid, Perle, Kaiserin, $7 per 100. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Roses — La Detroit, fall delivery; field grown plants, $8 per 100; $76 per 1,000. John Brelt- meyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. ' Roses — Chatenay, Bridesmaid, G. Gate, Uncle John, 2%-in., $3.50 per 100; 3%-in., $6 per 100; Liberty, 314-in., 600 at $10 per 100. PoAl- mann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Roses — A, Beauty, 2^-in. pots repotted from 2-ln., $50 per 1,000. John Burton, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. ,__ Roses — 100,000 grown annually fop the trade. Geo, A. Knhl, Pekin, 111. Roses — Kaiserin, 2 and 3-ln., Woottons, 2 and 3-in.; Perle, 2-in.; La Detroit, 2 and 3-in.; Chatenay, Uncle John and others. Geo. A. Knhl, Pekin, 111. Roses — Bride and Bridesmaid, 3-in., $3.50 per 100. D. Wood Brant, W. Peterson and N. 48th Aves., Chicago. Roses — Choice rose stock, Killarney, Bride and Bridesmaid from 2%-in. and 3%-in. pots. John Young. 61 W. 28th St., N. Y. Roses — Two-yr.-old plants, 4-in.;. 2,0UO Bridesmaid, 1,000 Bride, $8 per 100, $75 per 1,000, Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa, ^ Smilax — A. M.- Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Smilax — Field grown, $2 per 100. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Smilax— 2^-in., $2 per 100; $16 per 1,000. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, III. - Smilax — In best varieties. Wood Bros., Fish- klll. N. Y. Smilax— In 2%-ln. pots, $2 per 100. Gar- field Park Flower Co., 1688 W. Madison St., Chicago. • Smilax— 2-in., $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1,000. C. Humfeld. Clay Center, Kan. ^_ Smilax — Fine plants, 2%-in. pots, $1.25 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware. O. Smilax— 3-in., $4 per 100. W. H. Gullett -& Sons, Lincoln, 111. SmUax— 2y4-in., $1.50 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Smilax— 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Smilax — Well grown, any quantity, $1.60 per 100; $12.60 per 1,000; 160,000 to select order from. A. M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. Snapdragons — Pink, white and yellow, field grown, $8 per 100. John Breltmeyer's Sons., Detroit, Mich, , Stevia— 2%-in., $2.50 per ioo^ $22.50 per 1.000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, lU. Umbrella Plants— 2^-ln., $2.C0 per 100; 4-ln., $6. Lpdvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Vinea— 2%-ln., $1.50 per 100; 2%-ln., $2.60. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Vinca — Vinca vine, variegated, $2.60 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware. O. Vines — Madeira vines, vine, Ind. Y. Teas, Center- Violets — In best varieties. Wood Bros., Flsh- klU. N, Y, Violets — Single, field grown, P. of Wales and Dorsett, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. Eli Cross, Grand Rapids, Mich. Violets — Imperial and P. of Wales, field grown. $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Violets — Clean, thrifty plants. Single vari- eties; Princess of Wales, California, La France, Luxonne, Russian and Dorsett. Double varie- ties: Imperial, Marie Louise, Farquhar and Swanley White. Field clumps and plants, $2.26- per 100, $20 per 1,000; 3^4 and 4-in. pot plants, $2.50 per 100; $22 per 1,000. Ready to plant at once for fall flowering. Packed lightly; satis- faction guaranteed. Clifton Hill Floral Co., Omaha, Neb. Violets — Marie Louise, Imperial and P. of Wales, 3-in., $4 per 100; $35 per 1,000. Orabb & Hunter, Grand Rapids, Mich. - Violets — Field grown Princess of Wales, $2.60 per 100. W. W. Coles, ^komo, Ind. Violets — Field grown. Lady Campbell and California; No. 1, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000; No, 2, $J.60 per 100, $12 per 1,000. Ctaarle* Black, Hightstown, N. J. If y^u do not find what yon need in onr Ready Reference Department, write ns abont it. igo5. The American Florist. 205 NURSERY STOCK. Hardy Perennials — Anemone, asters, campa- nulas, delphiniums, Irises, peonies, primulas, daffodils, hardy ferns, heath, etc. Tottenham Nurseries, Ltd.. Dedemsvaart, Holland. Lilacs — Lilacs a specialty. Jacs Smlts, Ltd., Naarden, Holland. Nursery StocK — haw budded roses, tree roses; clematis, field and pot grown; hydran- gea P. G. on stem. W. Van Kleef & Sons, Boskoop. Holland. Nursery Stock — Trees, shrubs, vines and small fruits. The Wm. H. Moon Co.. Morrls- Tllle, Pa. Nursery Stock — Fruit trees, small fruits, ornamental trees, evergreens and shrubs, shade trees, hardy roses, climbers and plants. Ell- wanger & Barry, Rochester. N. ¥. Nursery Stock — Catalpa speclosa, silver ma- ple, red bud, American sweet chestnut, black walnut, osier dogwood, American persimmon, elm, tulip poplar, sweet gum, Russian mulberry, buckeye oaks, ash, sycamore, birch, water beech, wistarias, ampelopsis, yuccas, Althaea rosea, calycanthus and other, seedlings; also tree and shrub seeds. Send for trade list. Forest Nursery and Seed Co., R. F. D. No. 2, McMlnnvllle, Tenn. Nursery Stock — Large stock of high grade California privet. R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I., N. Y. Nursery Stock — Azaleas, arancarlas, sweet bays. Louis Van Houtte Pere. Ghent, Belgium. Nursery Stock — Sugar maples, 6-in. to 10 ft. ; Catalpa speciosa seedlings; black locust seed- lings^^ Nursery Stock — Hardy, fancy and ornamental stock. Jacs Smits, Naarden, Holland. Maltus & Ware, 136 Water St., N. Y. Nursery Stock— Catalogues free. Storrs & H arrison Co., Painesville, O. Nursery Stock — Large stock of conifers, hy- drangeas, rhododendrons, etc. Tottenham Nur- series, Dedemsvaart, Holland. Nursery Stock — Ornamental trees, shrubs, peonies, fruit trees, nut trees. Sarcosie Nur- series, Sarcosie, Mo. Nursery Stock — Trees, shrubs, vines and small fruits. The Wm. H. Moon Co., Morris- ville. Pa. Peonies — Large collection of French peonleSj guaranteed true to name. Catalogue free. A. Dessert, Chenonceaux, France. Peonies — Japanese herbaceous and tree peonies. H. H. Berger & Co., 47 Barclay St., New York. Peonies — Extensive collection, 300 varieties, 60,000 plants. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Peonies — In 200 choice varieties. E. Y, Teas, Centerville, Ind. Peonies — Choice named, all classes early and late. F. A. Ealler, Bloomington. 111. Peonies — Festiva maxima, 3-5 eyes, $5 per doz., $35 per 100; 7-10 eyes, $7 per doz., $50 per 100; Richardson's Rubra Superba, 3-5 eyes, $3 per doz., $20 per 100; 7-10 eyes, $4 per doz., $30 per 100; Francois Oetegal, 3-5 eyes, $2 per doz., $12.50 per 100; 7-10 eyes, $3 per doz.. $20 per 100; above guaranteed true to name. Good varieties not true to name, $1.50 per doz., $S per 100. Chicago Carnation Co.« Joliet, 111. Peonies — And perennials. Send 30 cents in stamps for peony manual. 0. S. Harrison, York, Neb. Peonies — French peonies, all the best sorts; 10,000 Festiva Maxima. A. Dessert, Chenon- ceaux, France. Peonies — All stock guaranteed true to name . Large collection for fall planting. Peterson Nursery. 503 W. Peterson Ave.. Chicago. Peonies — In 75 varieties. M. Wild, Sarcoxle, Mo. List free. C. & Boses — Baby Rambler, own roots, Z^^-in. pots, $2 per doz., $15 per 100, $125 per 1,000; 4-in. grafted stock, bushy plants in bloom, $5 per doz., $35 per 100. Dormant field grown stock for fall and winter delivery. Vaugban's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Roses — Crimson Rambler, 6-in. pot grown for forcing purposes, $40 per 100. Helton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Boses — Baby Rambler. 2%-in. pots, $2.50 per doz., $15 per 100, $125 per 1,000. Dingee & Conard Co.. West Grove. Pa. Boses — Baby Rambler, own roots, 2%-in., $2 per doz,, $15 per 100, $125 per 1,000; 4-in. grafted stock, bushy plants in bloom, $5 per doz., $35 per 100. Dormant field-grown stock for fall and winter delivery. Vaugban's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Roses — Baby Rambler, 2i^-in., $2 per doz., $12.50 per 100. $100 per 1,000; 3-in., $3 per doz., $20 per 100. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Trees — Hardy fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, etc. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y. Vines — Clematis, wistarias. American ivy, ampelopsis, etc. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Celery — Plants, $1 per 1,000; transpL, $2 per 1.000. Ludvlg Mosbaek. Onarga, 111. STOCK WANTED. Cut Flowers — Roses and carnations. Desire to make contract for winter supply. Box 398, care American Florist. Seeds, Bulbs, Spawn, Etc. Asparagus — A, plnmosus nanus, Northern greenhouse grown seed, 100 seeds, 60c; 250 seeds, $1.15; 1,000 seeds, $4. Southern green- house grown, 1,000 seeds, ?2.50; 5,000 seeds, $10. A. plumosus robustus, 100 seeds, $1; 1,000 seeds, $9. Decumbens, 100 seeds, 60c; 1,000 seeds, $4. CJomorensls, 100 seeds, $1; 1,000 seeds, $7.50. Cash discount 2 per cent. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs — Lilium Harrisll, 5-7-ln. $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000; 7-9-ln., $7 per 100, $85 per 1,000. W. P. Kasthig, 3S3-387 ElUcott, St., ButEalo, N. Y. [ Aster Seed — Vick's Branching, white, rose, crimson, pink, purple, lavender, dark violet; Vick's Early Snowdrift, Vick's Daybreak, Vick's Purity. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Bulbs — Nearly 2,000,000 from i4 to i^-in. up; also Grand Duchess oxalis, grandidora, pink, white and lavender. Kees & Compere, R. D, No. 1, Long Beach, Cal. Bulbs — Rawson's Bermuda grown Harris!! and freeslas now ready; orders booked for Lilium longiflorum, Roman hyacinths. Paper White narcissus and other forcing bulbs. W. W. Eawson & Co., 12 and 13 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston. ^ Bulbs — Canna West Virginia, best of the Crozy type. For fall or spring; $3 per 100, spring; $1.50 per 100, fall. G. Obermeyer, Parbersburg, W. Va. Bulbs — Fall bulbs, imported. James Vick's Sods. Rochester, N. Y. Bulbs — Lily, hardy sorts. E. Y. Teas, Cen- terville. Ind. Bulbs — California grown freeslas, choice % to %-in., eSc per 100, $5 per 1,000, $22,50 for 6,000; first quality, % to H-ln., 45e per 100, $3 per 1,000, $14 for 6,000; pure white-flowered Bermuda grown, mammoth, % to %-ln., $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000, $42 for 6,000; choice, % to V4-ln., 85c per 100, $5 per 1,000, $22.50 for 5.000. Write for prices on Harrisii and Paper Wbites, Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs — For forcing, Lilium Harrisii and longi- florum, white Roman hyacinths, paper white narcissus. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., New York. Bulbs — L. Harrisii, L. longiflorum, Roman hyacinths. Paper Wbite narcissus. J. M. Thor- burn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St.. New York. Bulbs — Ward's high grade bulbs and plants. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 17 Battery Place, New York. Bulbs — Bulb stock, all kinds. Bassett & Washburn. 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Bulbs — Fall bulbs. James Vick's Sons, Roch- ester, N. Y. Calla Bulbs— California grown; IVi to 1%-ln.. $5 per 100; 1% to 2-in., $7 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Cycas — Revoluta, $8 per 100 lbs. J. M. Thor- barn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., N. Y. Dahlias — Roots and blooms in any quantity. L. K. Peacock, Inc., Atco. N. J. Gladioli — And dahlias. E. Y. Teas, Center- vlUe. Ind. Gloxinias — Louis Van Houtte Pere, Ghent, Belgium. Lily of the Valley — Cold storage pips, $1.50 per 100, $14 per 1,000. H. N. Bruns, 1409-11 W. Madison St., Chicago. Lily of the Valley — Berlin and Hamburg Val- ley, Jacs. Smlts, Naarden, Holland. Maltus & Ware. 136 Water St.. N. Y. Lily of the Valley — Extra selected pips. Ernst Riemschneider, Altona, Germany. Lily of the Valley — First-class pips only. Julius Hansen, Pinneberg, German y. Lily of the Valley — Lily of the valley clumps strong, imp. stock, $2.50 per doz., $18 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Lily of the Valley — Berlin and Hamburg pips for early and late forcing. Etzold & Co., Hamburg, Germany. Hushroom Spawn — Frequent importation from England, always fresh and lively. J. J. Styer, Concordvllle. Pa. Mushroom Spawn — Pure culture and English. Fresh supply every month. Knud Gundestrup & Co.. Chicago. Mushroom Spawn — Vaughan's, fresh importa- tion; English in bricks, per 100 lbs., $6 f. o. b. New York; $6.50 f. o. b. Chicago. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Narcissi— Six choice double white, 50,000 to close. F. A. Bailer, Bloomington, 111. Pansy Seed — Currie's international mixture, 1,000 seeds, 60c; ^, oz., $1.26; oz., $8; Currie's giant mixture, 1,000 seeds, 26c; % oz., 60c; oz., $4. Currie Bros. Co.. Milwaukee, Wi s. Pansy Seed — New crop, $1 per pkt.; $4 per oz.; $12 per % lb. Cash with order. 0. Sol- tau, 199 Grant Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Pansy Seed — Jennings strain, 1 oz., $5; 3 oz., $12; pkt. of 300 seeds, $1. B. B. Jennings, Soutbport, Conn. Pansy Seed — Market or fancy strains; trade pkt., $1. Denys Zlrngiebel, Needham, Mass. Pansy Seed — Vaughan's giant named varie- ties: White, Beaconfleld, Purple, Violet Blue, Striped, trade pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; oz., $1.20; Auricula Colors, Black, Emperor William, Yel- low, trade pkt., 10c; y^ oz., 20c; oz., $1.25; Aurora. Freya, Parisian Striped, trade pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; oz., $1.30; Adonis, trade pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c; oz., $1.50; Bronze, trade, pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; Mme. Perret, trade pkt., 20e; % oz., 50c; oz., $2; Pres. Oarnot, trade pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c; oz., $1.60; Pres. McKlnley and Pink, trade pkt., 10c; H oz., 25c; oz., $2; Purple King, Diana, Atrosanguinea, trade pkt., 10c; Mi oz., 25c; oz., $1.50; Bridesmaid, trade pkt., 25c; % oz., 50c; oz., $3.75; Psyche, trade pkt., 60c; % oz., 80c; oz., $5; Gassier, 3 spot- ted, trade pkt., 15c; % oz., 35c; oz., $2; Oas- sler, 6 spotted, trade pkt., 25c; V^ oz., 45c; oz., $3; Rosy Morn, trade pkt., -250; % oz., $1; Pretlosa, trade pkt. (250 seeds), 25c. Special mixtures: Vaughan's International pansies, trade pkt., 50c; % oz., $1.60; % oz., $5; oz., $10; Vaughan's giant pansy mixture, trade pkt., 25c;' % oz., 60c; oz., $4; % lbs., $14; Vaughan's elite mixtures, trade pkt., 60c;' Vs oz., $1; Vaughan's premium pansies mixed, pkt., 25c; % oz., 80c; % oz., $3; oz., $5.50; new orchid-flowered pansies, trade pkt. (250 seeds), 25c; improved German mixture, large pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; % oz., 30c; ounce, $1; Chicago parks bedding pansies, pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c; oz., 75c; 4 oz., $2.60; Masterpiece, trade pkt.. 60c; % oz., 75c; % oz., $1.35; oz., $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Pansy Seed — Large flowering, $4 per oz. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Pansy Seed — Finest mixed, 1,000 seeds, 25c; 1 oz.. $2.25. H. Wrede. Luneburg, Germany. Seeds — Asparagus plumosus nanus, 30c per 100, $2 per 1,000, $9 per 5,000; A. Sprengerl, 15c per 100, $1 per 1,000, $4 per 5,000; Primula sinensis fimbrlata, Sep. colors, 25c per 100, $1 per 500. $1.75 per 1,000; Cineraria nana maxima, Sep. colors, pkt., 500 seeds; pure white Boulede Neige, blue, crimson, 50c; new sort, old rose, 100 seeds. 25e; all colors, mixed, 25c. 5 pkts., $1; C. Grandlflora max. pkt., 25c, 6 pkts., $1.10; C. stellata, dif. colors, pkt., 25e; German ten weeks' stocks, pkt., 25c. H. H. Berger & Co., 47 Barclay St., New York. Seeds — W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia. ~ Seeds — Rawson's midsummer catalogue of hardy perennial seeds on application. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 and 13 Faneuil Hall Sq., Bos- ton. Mass. Seeds — Cineraria grandiflora; medium, mixed, trade pkt. 50c; dwarf, mixed, trade pkt., 50c; pansy seed, mixed, % oz., eoc; % oz., $1.15; oz., $4.50; large flr., oz., $1.25. W. C. Beckert. Alleg heny Pa. Seed — Vaughan's giant-flowered cyclamen: Pure white (Mont Blanc), dark crimson, Rosa von Marienthal, dark rose, white with carmine eye, white fringed. Rubin (blood-red), 100 seeds, 75c; l.OOO seeds, $5; salmon, 100 seeds, $1.50; mixture of the above colors, 50e per 100, $1.15 for 250; $4.50 per 1,000. $20 for 5,000; new giant orchid-flowered cyclamen: Pure white, red, pink, white with carmine eye and lilac colored, $1 per 100 seeds, $9 per 1,000; mixture of above, 26c per 25 seeds, 85c per 100. $8 per 1,000; Rokoko cyclamen, new strain, white with carmine eye, red, rose or mixed, 100 seeds, $2.50; 50 seeds, $1.35. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds — Onion, lettuce and sweet pea seed. C. C. Morse & Co., Santa Clara. Cal. Seeds — 3,700 acres of garden seeds in culti- vation; wholesale seed growers. Braslan Seed Growers* Co.. San Jose. Cal. Seeds — Long Island cabbage seed, American cauliflower seed. Francis Brill, Hempstead. L. I., N. Y. Seeds — Onion sets and garden seeds. Leonard Seed Co.. Chicago. Seeds — Importer and exporter seeds, bulbs and plants. Wm. P. Craig, 1305 Filbert St., Philadelphia. Seeds — Seeds, bulbs, plants. Arthur T. Bod- dlngton. 342 W. Fourteenth St.. New York . Seeds — Grower and exporter of choice beet, vegetable and flower seeds. Henry Mette, Qued- linburg. Germany. Seeds — Pansy, Mette's Triumph of the Giants, $5 per oz.; $1.60 per 14 oz.; 75c per 1-16 oz. Henry Mette. Quedlinburg. Germany. Seeds — High grade grass, clover and tree seed. Conrad Appel, Est. 1789, Darmstadt, Ger- many. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write ns about it. 206 The American Florist. Au -g- 19^ Wholesale Cut Flowers. COMMISSION DEALERS. Amllng. B. 0.. 32-36 Randolph St., Chicago. Apgermueller. Geo. H.. 1324 Pipe St., St. Lonla. Bernlng, H. G., 1402 Pine St., St. Louis. Braldwood, J. B., Colorado Springs, Colo. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., The, 52-54 High StT^ CleTcland, O. Deamud, J. B., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Fenrlch, Jos. S., 48 W. 30th St., N. Y. Flower Growers* Market, cago. Wabash Ave., Chi- Ford Bros., Ill W. 30th St., N. Y. Ghormley. Wm., 67 W. 28th St., N, Y. ._ Guttman. Alex. J., 52 W. 29th St., N. Y. Hart, James, 117 W. 30th St., N. Y. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Mll- waukee. Wis. Kessler, Phil F., 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. Horan. Edward C, 55 W. 28th St.. N. Y. Hunt, E. H., 76 Wabash Ave, Chicago. Kennlcott Bros. Co., 40-44 Randolph St., Chl- cago. Knehn, C. A., 1122 Pine St., St. Louis. Langjahr, Alfred H., 65 W. 28th St., N. Y. McCullough Sons Co., J. M., 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati, O. McKellar, Chas. W., 61 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38-40 Miami Ave., Detroit. Mich. Murdoch, J. B., & Co., 645 Liberty Ave., Pitts- burg. Pa. New York Cut Flower Exchange, Coogan Bldg., 6th Ave, and W. 26th St., N. Y. Philadelphia Cut Flower Co., 1516-18 Sansom St., Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 504 Liberty Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 228 Diamond St., Pittsburg, Pa. Pollworth. C. C, Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Randall, A. L., Co., 19 Randolph St., Chicago. Baynor, John I., 49 W. 28th St., N. Y. Rice Bros., 128 N. 6th St., Minneapolis, Minn. Sellgman, John, 66 W, 26th St.. N. Y. Sheridan, Walter F., 39 W. 28th St.. N. Y. Traendley & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St.. N. Y. Vaughan & Sperry, 58-60 Wabash Ave., Chl- cago. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. Wlnterson, B. P., Chicago. Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave., Young, A. L., & Co., 54 W. 28th St., N. Y. Young. Thos., 43 W 28th St., New York. Zech & Mann, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. GROWERS. Bassett & Washburn, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chl- cago. Benthey-Coatsworth Co., The, 36 Randolph St., Chicago. Brant, D. Wood, W. Peterson and N. 48th Aves., Chicago. Bruns, H. N., 1409-11 W. Madison St.. Chicago. Budlong. J. A., 37-39 Randolph St., Chicago. ~ Hill. The E. G. Co., Richmond. Ind. FoehlmanD Bros. Co., cago. 35-37 Randolph St., Chi- Relnberg, Peter, 61 Wabash Ave. , Chi cago. New Cas^ South Park Floral Co. tie. Ind. Heller Bros., Wletor Bros.. 61 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Wittbold, Geo. Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Wolf, John, Savannah, Ga. Retail Cut Flowers. Altken. Mark. 378 Main St., Springfield. Mass. Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree St., Atlanta, Ga. Berke, George H., 1506 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis. Ind. Blackistone, 14th and H Sts., N. W., Wash- Ington. D. C. Breltmeyer's John, Sons, cor, Miami and Gra- tlot Aves.. Detroit. Mich. Cooke, Geo. H., Connecticut Ave, and L St., Washington, D. C. Blckholt, Mrs. Chas., Galveston, Tex. Garden, Alex. B., 441 Center Market, Wash- Ington, D. C. Gude, A., & Bro., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. Hauswirth, P. J., Auditorium Annex, Chicago. Hess & Swoboda, 1415 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Holm & Olson. St. Paul, Minn. Mills The Florist, 36 W. Forsyth St., Jackson- ville, Fla. Park Floral Co., The. Denver, Colo. Palmer's. Buffalo, N. Y. Shaffer. 1 4 th a nd Eye Sts., "Slevers &" Boland, 33 Post Cal. _Washlngton, D^ C. St., San Francisco, Weber, Fred C, 4320-28 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. Supplies, Sundries, Etc. Artificial Leaves — All styles In hundreds of different designs. Rosslg Bros., 497 W. Broad- way, New York. Bulb Pans, Etc. — Bulb pans. Detroit Flower Pot Mfg. Co., 409 Howard St. Detroit. Mich. Bulb Pans, Etc. — Bulb and fern pans. The lieller Pottery Co., 213-223 Pearl St., Norris- town. Pa. Coal — Florists' specials: "Kinkald" Hocking, Kanawha Splint, lower vein Brazil Block, gen- uine smokeless Pocahontas, Sullivan County Indiana Lump, Globe Coal Co., 156U-1570 Old Colony Bldg., Chicago. Cut Flower Boxes — Cut flower boxes, water- proof, corner lock style. No charge for print- ing on orders above 250 boxes. Livingston Seed Co.. Columbus. O. Cut Flower Boxes — Folding cut flower boxes. Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Fertilizer — Blatchford's Plant Grower and Land Renovator, $2.75 per 100 lbs. Blatch- ford'B Calf Meal Co., Waukegan. 111. Fertilizer — Pure sheep manure; dried, pul- verized and unpulverlzed. Montana Fertilizer Co.. Elgin. 111. Engraving — Best engravings and illustrations of every description for catalogues. Send for estimates. Globe Eng. & Elec. Co., 427 Dear- born St., Chicago. Fertilizers — Thompson's vine, plant and vege- table manure, also special chrysanthemum and top dressing manure, plant foods and stimu- lants. Wm. Thompson & Sons, Ltd., Cloven- fords. Scotland. ^____ _^__^^ Flower Pots — Strong, smooth, porous. Ionia Pottery Co., Iowa , Mich. Fumigating Supplies — Vaporizing pans for to- bacco extracts, improved. Diller, Caskey & Co., 6th and Berk Sts.. Philadelphia. Fumigating Supplies — Tobacco dust for fumi- gating. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., 81 Pine St.. New York. Greens — Evergreens, galax, leucothoe, mosses, etc. The Kervan Co.. 20 W. 27th St.. N. Y. Greens — Hardy cut ferns, moss, laurel, spruce, bouquet evergreen, wreaths, etc. H. J. Smith, Hinsdale, Mass. Greens — Evergreens, fancy and dagger ferns, bronze and green galax. George Cotsonas & Co.. 45 W. 29th St ., New York. Greens — Specialties; galax leaves, ferns and leucothoe sprays, holly, Princess pine; all kinds of evergreens. Galax leaves, $1 per 1,000. N. LeCakes & Co.. 53 W. 28th St., New York. Greens — New decorative greens, the branches of huckleberry tree, $2.50 per case. New crop hardy ferns; fancy, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger, $1 per 1,000. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co., Ever- green. Ala. Greens — Southern wild smilax and florists' hardy decorative supplies. E. A. Beaven, Ever- green. Ala. ^^_ Greens — Dagger and fancy ferns; bronze and green galax, laurel festooning, green and sphagnum moss. Ivy leaves, Sprengerl, aspara- gus, leucothoe sprays. Henry M. Robinson Co., R-tl Prnvlnce St.. Boston. Greens — Ferns, 50c per 1,000; galax bronze or green, 75c per 1,000; laurel festooning, 4, 5 and 6c per yd.; branch laurel, 35c per bundle; princess pine by lb., for festooning. Crowl Fern Co., MllUngton, Mass. Greens — Asparagus plumosus nanus strings, 50g each. W. H. Elliott. Brighton. Mass. Hose — Hose in quantity. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35tb and Iron Sts., Chicago. Hose — "Bull Frog" brand, %-in. and %-ln. Toledo Rubber Co.. Toledo. O. Hose — New, %-ln., 71/30 per foot; %-in., not guaranteed, 4%c per foot. Metropolitan Mate- rial Co., 1408 Metropolitan . Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Insecticide— Tobacco paper or liquid; prices, paper, 24 sbeets, 75c. 144 sheets, $3.50, 288 sheets, $6.50; liquid, $10.50 per gal., $5.50 per y^ gal., pint, $1.50, % pint, 50c. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. Insecticide — Rose leaf Insecticide. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. IneectioldfiB — Nlkoteen, non-Injurious, for fum- igating or spraying; Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis. Mo. * Lawn Mower — The Clipper lawn mower, No. 1. 12-in., $5; No. 2, 16-in., $6; No. 3, 18-in., $7; No. 4, 21-in., $8. Draft, money order or reg. letter. Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, 111. Mastioa — For glazing greenhouses. F. 0. Pierce Co., 170 Fulton St., New York. Metal Designs — Send for prices, A. Hermann, 404-12 E. 34th St., New York. Pots — Syracuse red pots. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. Pots — Standard pots, which for strength and porosity combined are best on market. A. F. Kohr, 1521-23 N. Leavitt St.. Chicago . _^^ Pots — Red standards, full size, and wide bot- toms. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., 490 Howard St.. Detroit. Mich. Pots — Red standard; azalea pots. The Keller Pottery Co.. 213-223 Pearl St.. Norrlstown, Pa. Pots — Before buying, write for prizes. Geo. Keller & Son, 361-63 Herndon St., near Wrlght- wood Ave., Chicago. Pots — Bed pots. Sample pot and price list on application. C. 0. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Pots — Red standard. Paducah Pottery, Padu- cah. Ky. Pots — Standard flower pots. We can save you money. W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Wash- Ington. D. C. Pots— Standard flower pots. The Whilldin Pottery Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; Jersey City, N. J.; Long Island City, N. Y. Pots— Pots of all kinds. A. H. Hews & Co., No. Cambridge, Mass.; Long Island City, N. Y. Printing — Regan Printing House; large runs of catalogues our specialty. Write for flgores. Regan Printing House, 89-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Raffia — Samples free if you mention the American Florist. Large assortment of colors. R. H. Comey Co., Camden, N. J. Ribbon — Ribbon specialists. M. Rice & Co., 1220 Race St., Philadelphia. Seed Cases — Heller's mice proof seed cases. Heller & Co., Montclalr. N. J. Supplies— Importers and manufacturers of flo- rists' supplies. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St.. New York. Supplies — Wire designs, office railings, etc. Eagle Wire Works, 469 • Broadway, Cleveland, Ohio. Supplies — Colored and natural Immortelles. Hermitte. Lemoyne & Co. OlUoules. France. Supplies — Hose, hose valves and steamfitting tools. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. Supplies — Seed pans, standard flower pots, cylinders for cut flowers, hanging baskets, lawn vases, etc. Hllfinger Bros. Pottery, Ft. Edward, N. Y. Supplies— Tin foil, cut wire, corrugated boxes, . folding boxes, all kinds letters, wire designs, cycas leaves, ribbons, etc. Henry M. Robln- son & Co., 8-11 Province St.. Boston, Mass. Supplies — Florists* wire designs and supplies. Emil StefCens, 335 E. 21st St., New York. Supplies — Importers and manufacturers of flo- rists' supplies. L. Baumann & Co., 78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Supplies — Full line of florists' supplies. J. Stern & Co., 1928 Germantown Ave., Philadel- phia^ Supplies — Manufacturers and importers. M. Rice & Co., 1220 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Supplies — Importers, Jobbers, manufacturers of florists' supplies; western leaders. 0. C. PoU- worth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Supplies — Makers of wire designs and florists* supplies. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, Ohio. ______„ Supplies — Cape flower, cycas leaves, metal designs, and all florists' supplies. A. Hermann, 412 E. 34th St., New York. Toothpicks, Wired— $1.50 per 10,000. $6.25 per 50.000. W. J. Cowee, Mfr.. Berlin. N. Y. Weedkiller — "Eureka" weed killer, large size tin, 75c each. Taugban's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Wire Supports — Model extension carnation sup- ports, galvanized wire rose stakes, tying wires, single and dbl. pot hangers, Igoe Bros., 226 N. 9th St.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Wire Work— E. H. Hunt, 76-78 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Wire Work — None made as good at our prices. 0. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. GonstruGtion Materials, Boilers, Etc. Boilers — Heating and ventilating apparatus of all kinds. Burnham-Hltcblngs-Flerson Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. Boilers — Gurney heaters, beat by steam or hot water. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., Ill 6th Ave., N. Y.; 74 Franklin St., Boston, If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 1905- Th E American Florist. 207 Boilers — For greenhouse heating. The Greea- house Co.. Kearney Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Boilers — Boilers of high grade for green- houses. Steam and hot water. Giblln & Co., Utica. N. Y. Boilers — Improved greenhouse boilers, made of best material, shell, firebox sheets and beads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Kroeschell Bros. Co., 45 Erie St., Chicago. Boilers — Pipes and fittings. Metropolitan Ma- terial Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brook- lyn. N. Y. Boilers — And heating apparatus. Johnston Seating Co.. St. James Bldg., New York. Boilers — Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brook- lyn, N. Y. Boilers — Furman boilers. Particularly well adapted for greenhouse heating. The Heren- deen Mfg. Co.. Dept. Am.. Geneva. N. Y. Boilers — Water tube steam boiler. King Coq- structlon Co., N. Tonawanda, New York. Boilers — 250 Horizontal tubular boilers ; 50 greenhouse heaters. Chicago House Wrecking Co.. W. 35th and Iron Sts.. Chicago. Boiler Tuligs — All sizes from 2 to 6-in. Chi- cago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Building- Material — New and second-hand gulf cypress greenhouse lumber ; hotbed sash. Met- ropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. Building Material — Cypress sash bars; green- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Monlnger Co., 412-22 Haw- thorne Ave., Chicago. Building Material — Cypress Is far more dur- able than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men furnished to superintend erec- tion when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset. Boston, Mass. Building Material — Of all descriptions, cold frames, hot-bed sash, etc. Burnbam-Hitchings- Plerson Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. Building Material — Lumber for greenhouse benches. Ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, floor- ing, white cedar posts, etc. We are in special position to furnish "Pecky Cypress"; everything in pine and hemlock building lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., cor. Weed St. and Haw- thorne, Chicago. Building Material — Cypress sash bars, Ten- nessee red cedar posts, pecky cypress benches, hotbed sash and frames, ventilating apparatus, pipe, fittings, and all supplies needed in new or reconstruction work. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St., Chicago. Building Material — Greenhouse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- ington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 615-21 Shef- field Ave., Chicago. Building Material — Gulf cypress greenhouse material. Hotbed sash. We furnish everything for building. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flush- ing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. ^_^__ Building Material — Write for prices on Gulf cypress building material. Metropolitan Ma- terial Co. » 1408 Metropolitan Ave. , Brooklyn, N. Y. Building Material — Our designs embody best features greenhouse construction; best grade gulf cypress used. Red cedar posts, iron fit- tings, hotbed sash. lackland Lumber CO., Lock- land, O. Building Material— 100,000,000 feet of lum- ber of every kind; large quantity of sash, glazed wltb %-incb ribbed glass. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Construction Material — Cypress sash bars, iron and wood frame beds and benches, hotbed sash and frames. The Greenhouse Co., Kearney Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Glass — Window glass. Greenhouse glass a specialty. H. M. Hooker Co., 59 W. Randolph St.. Chicago. Glass — French and American "White Rose" brand. Stenzel Glass Co., 2 Hudson St., New York; 101 Portland St., Boston. Glass — Grood brands, quick shipments, large stock. Sharp, Partridge & Co., 22d St. and Union Place. Chicago. Glass — Glass at wholesale. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1305-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Glass — Tank window glass. Hothouse glass a specialty. D. 0. Cunningham Glass Co., Pittsburg, Pa. Glass — Plate and window glass. Greenhouse glass a speciality. Sprague-Smith Co., 205 Ran- dolph St.. Chicago. Glass — Greenhouse glass. Metropolitan Ma- terial Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brook- lyn, N. Y. Glass — Importers and Jobbers; greenbouse glass a specialty. Window glass. James H. Rice Co., 80-82 Wabash Ave., 34-40 S. Water St., Chicago. Glass — One million sq. ft. 14 to %-ln., ribbed roofing glass. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts.. Chicago. Glass — Glazing points, glass menders, etc. C, 0. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Glass Repair Clamp — Peerless glass repair clamps. Box. of 150, $1. Alexander Klokner, Wauwatosa. Wis. Glazing Points — See the point? Holds glass firmly. Peerless glazing points are the best. No rights or lefts. Box of 1,000 points, 75c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. Glazing Points— Vaughan's Perfection, 1,000 55c; by mall, 70c; lots of 6,000 by express, 50c per 1.000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Glazing Putty— Twemlow'fl Old English. $1.25 per gal., 6 gals., $5.50. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, Greenhouse Construction — Eureka greenhouee the best and lowest in price. ^11 houses erected at factory and shipped to purchaser with blue prints, photographs and plain directions so any person can put up. DlUon Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Bloom sburg, Pa. Gutters — New duplex gutter, only drip proof gutter on the market. E. Hippard, Youngs- town, Ohio. Gutters — Garland's gutters will keep snow and ice off your glass. A sample of our gutter is on exhibition at Chicago Flower Growers* Market. Geo. M. Garland, Pes Plalnes, 111. Gutters — Jennings improved iron gutters. Dil- ler, Caskey & Co., Sixth and Berk Sts.. Phila- delphia^ Iron Fittings, £to, — Send for prices. Lockland Lumber Co.. Lockland. 0. Iron Fittings — Patent iron bench fittings and roof supporters. Dlller, Caskey & Co., 6t^ and Berk Sts.. Philadelphia. Paint, Putty, Etc. — The Jas. H, Rice Co., 80-82 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Paint, Putty, Etc.— H. M. Hooker Co., 59 W. Randolph St.. Chicago. Pipe, Iron Fittings, Etc. — Galvanized Iron sash hinges, screw eyes, screw hooks, D bolts, galvanized turn buckles and wire. Fittings for purlin and ridge supports. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St., Chicago. __^_^_^_ Pipe — Wrought Iron pipe, all sizes from %- in. to 14-in. Chicago House Wrecking Co., 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Pipe — 3.000 ft. 4-in. cast Iron pipe, 6c per ft. C. & G. L. Pennock. Lansdowne, Pa. Pipe — Wrought Iron pipe, all sizes from %- in. to 14-ln. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Pipe — Fittings and valves. The Greenhouse Co., Kearney Ave.. Jersey City, N. J. Pipes and Iron Fittings — S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, New York. Pumps — Davis duplex belt pump, 214-ln. suc- tion. 2-In. discharge, $60. Centrifugal pump, 21^-ln. suction, 2-ln. discharge, $25. Low pres- sure steam engine, run on 3 lbs. pressure, $150. C. & G. L. Pennock. Lansdowne. Pa. Pumping Engines — Two streams of water for 1 hour cost 2 cents if you use a Standard pumping engine. The Standard Pump & En- glne Co.. Cleveland. O. Steam Traps — The Standard return steam trap has no equal for its simplicity of working. B. Hippard. Youngst own. Ohio. Steam Traps — Morehead traps insure free cir- culation in coils. Save fuel. American Blower Co.. Detroit. Mich. ._ Ventilating Apparatus — Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Fluah- iBg Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Ventilators — The New Departure ventilating appliance, cheapest and best. If yon doubt, try It and be convinced. J. D. Carmody, Evans- vllle. Ind. . Ventilating Apparatus — Send for circulars. Dlller, Caskey & Co., cor. 6th and Berk Sta., Philadelphia. Ventilators — The Standard ventilating machin- ery; original machine with self-oiling, cups; most powerful, least complicated, very com- pact. E. Hippard, Youngstown, O . Ventilators — Hand ventilators, etc. The King Construction Co.. N. Tonawanda, N. Y. Ventilators — Ventilating apparatus. Metro- politan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ventilators — Evans' improved Challenge ven- tilating apparatus. Quaker OII7 Machine Works, Richmond, Ind. Watering System — The Wlttbold Patent Watering System. Watering or syringing. Louia Wlttbold, 1708 N. Halsted St., Chicago. r" ...^ » The > I American | ♦ A JOURNAL FOR THE TRADE. \ \ : What Advertisers Say ♦ SAME OLD STORY.— Am. Flo- BI3T Co.: — Kindly discontinue our adv. *'Bred in Old Kentucky" The Florist is certainly a splen- did medium for advertising. The first insertion brought us orders enough to clean us out of cut- tings. We enclose $4.00 to pay for the insertions. When we have more stock will try it again. We were not only highly pleased with the results, but with man- ner in which you displayed our adv. C. L. Brunbon *& Co. Paducah, Ky. # • • PLEASURE AND PROFIT.- Am. Florist Co.: — Your paper is a weekly source of pleasure and profit to every one connected with this concern, and three copies have been subscribed for by the company for several years — one to my house, one to the greenhouses and one to the store. In addition to that the foreman and one or two of the men each receive a copy. J A. Valentine, Pres. Denver, Colo. Park Floral Co. • • • THS WHOLE THING.— Ed. Am. Florist :~We enclose P.O. order for the American Florist for another year. We consider it the "whole thing." South Park Floral Co. New Castle, Ind. Advertising Rates. $1,00 per inch, $30.C0 per page of 30 inches. Discounts on time contracts as follows : 6 insertions 5 per cent. 13 insertions 10 per cent. 26 insertions .... 20 per cent. 62 insertions 30 per cent. Spaces on front and back cover pages sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net. Ready Reference Advertising.— Ad- vertisements in the Ready Reference De- partment are 10 cents per line, cash with order. The advertisements of regular ad- vertisers are recorded in this department free of charge. Iq order that this may be properly done, however, it is necessary that the advertisements be received on Monday of the week in which they are to appear. Kindly mail your order early. i The American Florist Co. | ! 324 Dearborn St.. CHICAGO • Successful Growers are Wanted To know that they can dispose of all their surplus stock by Advertising in the American Florist. TRY IT NOW. If you do not find what yon need in our Ready Reference Department, write ns about it. 208 The American Florist. Aug. ig, The Allied Trades Descriptive particulars— with drawings or photographs, in possible— ot any new appa- ratus OP device which may prove helpful to the trade are solicited lor this departnieut. The Covering Power of Paint. This is always a debatable question, and it is generally conceded that seven pounds of paint, if properly mixed and applied, will effectually cover forty-five square yards one coat, according to a European paper. It must, however, be borne in mind that a great deal depends upon the mixing. In the first place, the white lead should be the finest ground and genuine, and, secondly, as little as possible of staining colors should be mixed with it, for the more the mixing with the lead, so much more the deteri- oration and loss of covering power of the paint. Heating: Capacity of Boiler. Ed. American Florist:— Is a is-horsepower boiler large enough to heat four houses as per enclosed sketch? One of the 12-foot- houses is already piped. The houses are _ well built and the boiler is fitted with a return steam trap and tested to eighty pounds pressure. I want to maintain a temperature of 50° to 55° in zero weather. What is the best way of run- ning ij^-inch pipes in the three houses, and how many flows and returns should I have? W. W. While a is-horsepower boiler will per- haps answer, it would be better to have one that is rated at about 20-horsepower. For the 14-foot houses, six ij^-jnch pipes should be used, of which either two or three may be returns. Five pipes will answer in the 12-foot houses. If preferred, however, all of the pipes may be used as flows and the coils being con- nected at the further end, all of the drip may be brought back in a common return which need not be larger than iH-inch. Still another method would be to use a 2-inch flow in each house with four i^-inch returns in the 14-foot houses and three in the 12-foot houses. L. R. T. To Drain Boiler Pit. Rd. American Florist:— I wish to build a boiler pit four feet deep in ground where the water some- times comes to the surface. I can drain it with a 5-inch tile for a short distance and nearly on a level with the bottom of the proposed pit, but fear the water will back up in times of freshets. How thick a wall of grout will be required to keep out the water and what proportions of cement, sand and gravel are best to use ? D. M. W. There should be no difiiculty in making the boiler pit waterproof, provided it can be done when there is no water in the soil. Cover the bottom of the pit with four inches of grout and make the sides six inches thick. The amount of cement required will depend upon the "materials, used. One part of cement and four parts of coarse gravel and two of fine sharp sand will give good results. If rather fine broken stone is at hand use one part of cement to four of stone and two each of gravel and sand. Oftentimes the gravel will contain a large amount of fine sand, in which case the further addi- tion of sand will not be necessary. In tireparing the grout first thoroughly mix the sand and cement and then after mixing with the gravel or broken stone, add sufficient water so that everyparticle will be slightly moist. If care is taken to dig the pit so that it will be one foot larger each way than the size desired, there will be no occasion for a form on the outside of the wall. Cover the bot- tom to the desired depth and then after putting up the inside form fill the space with grout, taking pains to tamp it thor- oughly, especially at the bottom. After twenty-four hours the form can be taken down and the inside of the pit plastered over with a mortar composed of one part of cement and two of fine, sifted sand. The bottom and the lower part of the sides should be covered to the depth of one-half to three-fourths of an inch. L. R. T. Greenhouse Building;. Lutherville, Md.— Black Brothers, three 104-foot rose houses. Mt. Washington, Md. — James Hamil- ton, five carnation houses, each 24x100 feet. Highland Park, Mich.— J. B. Disner, carnation house, 25x60 feet. Utica, N. Y. — W. A. Rowlands, one carnation house. Marquette, Mich. — Mrs. L. H. Staf- ford, three houses. Rockford, 111. — Leonard Lawson, one large house. Oshkosh, Wis. — Fugleberg & Flister, extensive addition. Council Bluffs, la.— J. F. Wilcox, 150,- 000 square feet of glass. Reading, Pa. — Stephen J. Sousley, Franklin street, one house. Centralia, 111.— J. W. Ross, two houses, 30x140 and 30x160 feet. Chippewa Falls, Wis.— F. S. Wei- gand, two large houses. Sac City, la.— Mrs. C. A. Nokes, four houses, each 21x50 feet. La Crosse, Wis. — Oak Grove Cemetery Association, two houses, each 22x100 feet. Montgomery, Ala. — S. B. Stern & Company, two 7S-foot palm houses, one 7S-foot propagating house and one 100- foot chrysanthemum house. Philadelphia, Pa.— G. A. Thiele, four houses, each 16x50 feet. Minneapolis, Minn. — Herman Bach- man, two houses, 65x200 and 20x42 feet. Carthage, Mo. — Stephen Hyde, Jr., two houses, each 34x200 feet. Rockland, Mass.— E. Denham, one lOO-foot addition. Jacksonville, Fla.— A. Millar, one house, 20x100 feet. Washington, N. J.— Alonzo Bryan, one house, 20x100 feet. La Crosse, Wis. — Two new green- houses, each 22x100 feet, are to be built here by the Oak Grove Cemetery Asso- ciation. The work will be completed before fall. Cheyenne, Wyo.— Mrs. H. Glafcke has let the contract to B. H. Sage for the construction of a large greenhouse and salesroom in connection with her store at Ferguson and Twenty-third I streets. Kansas City. The usual Aug^ist quiet prevails in trade conditions, although this section has not suffered with extremely high temperatures. Some good field carna- tions are being sent in and asters are only ordinary. The best American - Beauty retail for $4 to $5 per dozen; Kaiserin at $1 to $1.50 per dozen. . Hydrangea is in great demand at this season and the demand as a cut flower cannot be filled. Some very effective funeral arrangements are made with this . flower and lavender asters. NOTES. Henry Smith, a pioneer gardener and florist of this city, has sold his desirable property near Elmwood cemetery and taken up his residence in Englewood. The many friends of F. F. Thompson will be pleased to learn of his appoint- ment to the office of city forester. Mr. Morris, recently of the Morris Cut Flower Company, of Des Moines, la., is looking for a location in this city. Deny's Company is the name of a new , firm at 403 East Fifteenth street dealing in flowers and plants. Among the sojourners to the conven- tion are: L. W. Shouse, W. L. Rock, George M. Kellogg, Miss Alma Beeler, Miss Parker, Miss Frankie Beeler. Acme. Glen Cove, N. Y. The regular monthly meeting of the Nassau County Horticultural Society was held August 2 at the Glen Cove greenhouses. The attendance was again large. President Harrison occupied the chair. The chief business was, the fur- ther organization of a flower show, to be ' held here November i and 2. It is to , be hoped that this, the society's first _ show, will be a success. Competition is open, so all are heartily invited. ' Already two handsome cups and other substantial prizes have been promised. The exhibits this month were chiefly • fruits. Mr. Rickards, of Stumpp _& Walter Company, put forward a prize " of $3 for next meeting's best exhibit. J. F. J. Muncie, Ind. Simon Humfeld, proprietor of the Muncie Floral Company, and family, - are at Rome City for two weeks. W. M. Bailey, the foreman, is superintending the installation of two new SO horse- power boilers and the erection of two new houses. This addition will give the plant a capacity of about 30,000 square feet of glass. The carnations are now all planted, and the other stock is in fine shape. Weed Killer. Saves Weeding. Keeps Paths, etc., clear without disturbing or staining the gravel. Soluble Powder, readily mixed and applied Large Size Tin. enough for 100 square yardi, 75 c ^ each. Special prices to Cemeteries and buyers 1 1 large quantities. Full directions with each tin. Vaughau's Seed Store, CHICAGO: NEW YORKi - 84.86 Randolph SI. 1 4 Barolay St. fli ^mmmm pwi^f f Mmerica is "the Prnw of tbB I/essel; there may be mare comfort Hmiiships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas," Vol. XXV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, AUGUST 26, 1905. No. 899 f iMiE Ik^mmm fmmw^ TlTENTT-riRST YEAB. Copyright 1905, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published evebt Satitbdat bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn St., Chlcaiio. Eastern Office: 429 Sixth Ave.. New York. Subscription, 81.00 a year. To Europe, 82.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Volumes half-yearly from August, 1901. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, president; J. R. Freeman, Washington, D. C, vice-presi- dent: Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Room 11, Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Beattt, Oil City. Pa., treasurer. Officers-elect— Wm. P. Easting, president; H. M. Altick, vice-prsident; secretary and treas- urer as above. Twenty-second annual meeting at Dayton, Ohio, August, 1906. Exhibition— A grand national and general ex- hibition will be field at Boston, Mass., March, 1906, under the auspices of the society. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., March, 1906. Alex. Montgomery, Natick, Mass., president; Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass., secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Boston, 1906. Peter Fisheb, Ellis. Mass., president; Albert M. Here, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition, Philadel- phia, Pa., November, 1905. Fbbd. H. Lemon, Richmond, Ind., secretary. Ready Reference Advertising Page 245. THE WASHINGTON CONVENTION. The Trijp to Baltimore. On Friday afternoon, August i8, the members of the S. A. R, and their ladies with the Florists' Club of Wash- ington, numbering about 400, were the guests of the Gardeners' Club of Balti- more, under whose escort they enjoyed a ride through that city and in the evening, a steamboat excursion on the Chesapeake bay. The visitors arrived at Baltimore in special trains via the P. R. R. and B. & O., and were wel- comed by the local committee, consist- ing of N. F. Flitton (chairman), F. C. Bauer, J. J. Perry, Charles L. Seybold, L. H. Moss, Robert Halliday, William Fraser, Robert L. Graham, J. A. Cooke, R. Vincent, Jr., E. A. Seidewitz, Philip B. Welsh (president), Harry H. Flitton J. Boone and F. G. Burger. More than twenty vehicles, including eight horse omnibuses, automobiles, park phaetons and carriages, making a con- tinuous line of many blocks in length, were in waiting at the depots. Headed by a bus containing the Fourth Regi- ment band, the procession started on an inspection tour. Druid Hill park was first visited, and an hour was spent in driving around the lake and enjoying the magnificent natural scenery of the park. Patterson park was the next point of interest, and here the visitors were agreeably surprised by an attrac- tive emblematic design in colored bed- ding plants forming two American flags, between which were the letters S. A. F. conspicious in high colored plants. The journey then led through the reconstructed burnt district and ended, at about S :30 p. m. at the steam- boat pier at Light street wharf, where the steamboat Annapolis, which had been chartered for the occasion, was awaiting the sightseers. The afternoon's entertainment concluded with an ex- cursion down the bay as far as Tolches- ter. On board the steamer an excellent collation was served immediately after leaving the wharf, and refreshments, music and dancing were enjoyed during the entire trip. THE PRESENTATIONS. The return trip was made especially interesting and memorable by the pres- entation of testimonials from the S. A. F. to President Vaughan and Mrs. Vaughan — to the first named a hand- some hunting case gold watch, suitably inscribed and bearing his initials; and to his estimable lady a brooch of opals and pearls, forming a crown surmount- ing a bar of diamonds. When the donors, under the lead of John Westcott of Philadelphia, waited upon President Vaughan, in the saloon, they found him busy in jotting down, at the request of a representative of the Baltimore Sun, a few original thoughts he had just expressed privately upon the promising outlook for floriculture in the near future and the extraordinary opportunities awaiting the florists' art in many directions, especially in the beautifying of the suburban homes of the wealthy. While engaged at this self-imposed bat congenial task, Mr. Vaughan was surprised by a compli- mentary outburst in his honor and by the oratory which followed. Ex-President Robert Craig of Phila- delphia, being presented by Mr. West- cott, said: "Ladies and gentlemen, we are nearing the close of a very pleasant day. Speaking for myself, I think I can fairly say I have never had a more pleasant time than I have had at this convention. The Washington people have been so thoughtful and so kind that we shall, none of us, ever forget their courtesy. Washington is in itself a delightful place to visit. It has been called, and very truly, the Paris of America; and it is without question the most beautiful city we have. A large part of the attractiveness of Washing- ton, as we all know, is owing to the horticultural work that has been done there. Tree planting in Washington has been carried on with better system and greater success than in any other Ameri- can city; and the landscape work there, under the management of George Brown, is not excelled anywhere in America. As we were driving about those beautiful avenues and streets we. were frequently obliged to stop and ad^ mire his work. There is no careless ' work in Washington in the landscape line; everything done shows careful and excellent workmanship. "The convention itself was a very 210 The American Florist. Aug^ 26, interesting one. It has been in the minds of the officers and the managers of the S. A. F. that something should be done to re-awaken interest in the society; and in discussing that matter it was finally concluded that nothing that could be done would give greater impetus to the work of the society than to hold the next session of the society in the early springtime, when the carna- tions, the roses and all the horticultural products are in perfection. So it has been arranged that our next meeting shall be in Boston, in March; and I promise you that if you will attend that convention you will be amply repaid for the journey. The business has grown to such an extent now that we cannot appreciate it unless we have an exhibi- tion such as is contemplated under the auspices of the S. A. R, and every- thing points to a very successful exhibi- tion. The interest is already so intense about it that I feel confident the project will be successfully carried out._ It will give us an opportunity to prove just how far things have been carried out in this country in the last twenty-one years. "It is just twenty-one years since the society was born; and we recognize of course that lots of work have been done to carry floriculture to its present stage of development. Necessarily there are always men especially noted as great workers in such an achievement. I have in my mind now one man, who was one of the charter members of this society, who has been the most persistent and indefatigable worker whom I know and, I think, the most earnest and faithful of all the men I know. We have now, as you know four trade journals devoted to horticultural and floricultural interests in this country. At the time of the first convention we had no journal of that kind, not one of the modern trade jour- nals ; and there was some discussion in our first convention about starting such a journal to assist the trade. This was considered to be a necessary step, and we talked about it; but while we were talking about it somebody went to work promptly, and there appeared in the convention and on the streets an excel- lent little paper. It is in existence to- day and is still doing good work. The man who did that at that time has been doing good things every moment since. None of you ever saw him idle, and few of you have failed to know of his doing some kindly and timely act. He is an all 'round man, who has been successful in many branches of the business and who has distinguished himself in every possible way in which a man could dis- tinguish himself. He looks like a young man but he managed in some way to get into an old men's race, in Boston, and he won out, as he does in every- thing that he goes into. Then they had a baby show and they wanted some man to act as a judge. They went to this man, to whom we all go when we want anything done; they made him the judge and he even got out of that with as much credit as any man possibly could expect to receive ; that is, he made fewer enemies than others would have made, as there were two dozen babies entered in the competition and only one to take the prize. "Now, without speaking further of the work of this earnest, kindly man,_ I want to say that we all love and admire him, that we are glad to have him as a friend. I have been asked by his friends to hand to him, in your presence, a little testimonial of our affection and esteem for him, and I now discharge that pleas- ant duty." (Rounds of hearty cheers, at this point, accompanied the presenta- tion). President Vaughan, upon rising to respond, was greeted with a furore of enthusiasm. His voice betra3'ed some emotion as he modestly remarked, in an undertone, that he thought his services had been estimated too highly by Mr. Craig and that this fact alone, aside from that gentleman's eloquence, had made any fitting response, on the spur of the moment, a most difficult task. He continued : "Ladies and gentlemen,. I think you have judged, from Mr. Craig's strenu- ous manner, that he has given me credit for more than I really deserve. Some- times you see men flying around with such alertness and agility that you can almost play checkers on their coat tails, and for that reason they are accredited with doing more than they really do. Possibly I have done as much of this bustling and hustling as anyone, and it may be because of that fact that I am given credit which should be shared by others. "I am very glad to be with you in Baltimore and to be present at this pleasant gathering. If time and oppor- tunity permitted me I would like to speak of many interesting incidents in which the people of Baltimore were con- spicious, in former years, in their appre- ciation of floriculture. I believe that Baltimore was about the first city of this country to become prominent in such gardening as we believe in to-day — the gardening that beautifies the home and the home grounds. Some years ago I found in a book store an old book of about ISO pages, bearing the date of 1819, which contained a calendar of gar- dening operations for the year. It was a most complete and interesting publi- cation. Indeed I do not believe that there has been printed in any city of this country a book so complete and valuable for the amateur and the home gardener as is that publication, and it is now nearly ninety years since it made its appearance. Baltimore was the home of the Cooks and the Feasts and the men who have made horticulture great for four generations or more, and I am glad that we have come together here. These annual gatherings, as you know, bind us together more closely. They are perhaps more valuable in cementing our friendships than in aiding us in our business interests, though they do inci- dentally benefit us in that respect. I join heartily with Mr. Craig in saying that these gatherings ought to come oftener, because the more frequently we get together the better opinion we have of each other. In business rivalry a spirit of antagonism is apt to crop out as the result of competition, and one man comes to regard another who is engaged in the same line of business as a 'son of a gun' ; but when all get to- gether we find what it is that each man is especially called upon to do and in what particular line he excels. Through the medium of association and organi- zation, therefore, we are enabled to call upon each man for that which he is best able to do, and he is honored by the preference which is accorded to him. Our clubs and our gatherings are bene- ficial in a business waj', because every- body else comes to know what we have learned, and that is that one man can do a certain thing well, and they patron- ize him. But if we did not get together and work together, that man might not be called upon to do that which he is particularly able to do well. In build- ing ourselves up, therefore, each one learns to do his best, and I claim that a great deal may be accomplished by us through organization and association." CHARLES T. SIEBKRT'S NEW STORE, PITTSBURG, PA. 1905- Th E American Florist. 211 i t , INTERIOR OF CHARLES T. SIEBERT'S NEW STORE, PITTSBURG, PA. Mr. Vaughan then expressed his thanks for the beautiful gift with which he had been honored and assured his friends that it would always be appre- ciated by him as a token of their kind- ness and affection. Vice-President J. R. Freeman, of Washington, D. C, was introduced and cordially greeted. He said he had been called upon to say a word or two to the delegates upon the eve of separa- tion, after a week of pleasant personal association. He was afraid that a griev- ious mistake had been made in calling upon him, because he was aware of his inability to give full expression to his thoughts. Mr. Freeman continued: "If, as Mr. Craig has assured us, the few days you have spent in Washington have been pleasant and profitable to you, we Wash- ingtonians are abundantly satisfied. We believe, however, that the attractions of our city rather than our own efforts have contributed largely to bring about that result. "In speaking of our retiring president, Mr. Craig certainly stated the fact very mildly when he said that Mr. Vaughan has been one of the best and most stead- fast members of the S. A. F. I want to say that no one who has been identi- fied with the society, whether for a long or a short period, can have failed to recognize not only Mr. Vaughan's won- derful capacity to do work himself, but his ability to make other people work. And that is the kind of a president you want to have in the Society of American Florists. I maintain that, to secure the best results, it is not only necessary to have a man of ability at the helm but that that man should have an influence upon those who are working with him and should bring them up to his own standpoint. "Mr. Craig has spoken of Mr. Vaughan having gone out of his way to do good to others. In connection with that I want to say that some eight or ten years ago a hail storm visited Wash- ington and several of my greenhouses were perforated to such an extent that I had six or seven wagon loads of broken glass. What was my surprise to receive almost immediately from Chi- cago a telegram which read like this : 'Sorry to hear of your loss. If our firm can be of any use to you call on them for anything you need.' (Signed) 'J. C. Vaughan.' "There was the man of action and the man of heart. In the stress of busi- ness and in the rush system that busi- ness men pursue in this country there may sometimes seem to be a lack of sentiment or feeling for others. It was not so in that instance. Actions speak louder than words, and I believe that that man has a heart as tender as a baby's; and he proved that he had. That telegram I have yet in my safe. I put it away where I could look at it occasionally. Is it to be wondered at then that men in the trade go to Mr. Vaughan and get work out of him to build up associations as he builds up his own business? No. It would be wondered at if they did not. "Now, I do not want to embarrass our good friend by saying anything more about him. I appreciate his feelings. I see he is holding his head down as if he was ashamed to hear good things said about him." Mr. Vaughan — (Aside.) "You re- member what I said about credit for another man's flying coat tails." (Merri- ment.) "Now, coming more directly to the duty assigned me to-night, I want to remind you that it was said genera- tions ago, 'It is not well for man to be alone.' We recognize that to get the best efforts out of a man, to spur him on to the best of which he is capable, to instill into him the necessary grit, the good judgment, the steady persistence that are requisite for his success there is nothing so essential as a good, faith- ful, loving wife. I have had the pleas- ure of Mrs. Vaughan's acquaintance only a few days but from what I have observed and particularly from what I heard of her, I regard her as an ideal wife and that she has been to her husband a helpmate in every sense of the word; and when we come to con- sider that fact we recognize that there is not so much credit due to Mr. Vaughan after all." (Laughter and applause.) "But I speak from my heart when I say that Mr. Vaughan should be congratulated upon having as his com- 212 The American Florist. Aug. 26, panion, to encourage and help him, such a grand woman. "Ladies and gentlemen, my remarks may have been somewhat disconnected but I have done the best I could as your spokesman, and when a man does that he does all that can be expected of him. I have been requested to present to Mrs. Vaughan, with the compliments of many members of the Society of American Florists, the beautiful crown I hold in my hand — which is neither so large nor so valuable as the crown she is deserving of. It is unusual in this democratic country to salute people as kings and queens, but this occasion is exceptional, and I now say to Mrs. Vaughan that she is the queen of at least the Society of American Florists, and we crown her as such." (The gift was here presented amid great cheer- ing). Mrs. Vaughan, when quiet was re- stored, said : "Ladies and gentlemen, I thank you most heartily for this beauti- ful gift. I thank you for all those kind words you have said about Mr. Vaughan. Out of the fullness of the heart the mouth ought to speak, but sometimes the heart is too full for utter- ance. That is my difficulty now. I thank you once more, ladies and gentle- men, for Mr. Vaughan and for myself." (Cheers). William B. Sands, of Baltimore, being called upon to say a few words for Baltimore, was heartily applauded. His opening remarks were in a humorous vein and kept the audience in a roar. He said : "Ladies and gentleman, I rather expected that I might be called upon this evening for an extemporane- ous speech, and I had the wisdom and took the precaution to put it in writing." (Merriment). "I had a neighbor, in not very robust health, to whom some friend sent a generous jar of brandy cherries, and the old gentleman_ in acknowledging the gift said he didn't particularly care for that fruit, but he certainly liked the spirit in which it was sent. Now, I like the spirit in which I am called upon. I might suggest to you, if my experience did not tell me differ- ently, that I was selected on this occa- sion on account of my good looks. Only a few days ago I had this experience. I was going to my home, a few miles from the city, on a train, when I found that a lady of Hibernian extraction had at- tempted to seat herself just opposite to me. She was troubled with a porteman- teau, an old basket, a bundle done up in brown paper and another one in blue paper tied with a red string, and I am not sure but that she had a handsatchel and perhaps even a little jug. But she took a great deal of pains to get seated and found difficulty in doing it. She had hardly accomplished it before the conductor came along, merely made a nod to me, and asked for her ticket, which with some irritation she finally produced. Then she turned, looked at me and said, 'Yis, that's the way; the poor pay and the rich goes free; you ride all the time and you niver pay at all.' I replied, 'Madame, you are very much mistaken ; to-day I am riding on my good looks.' Then came her retort, 'Riding on yer good looks, are ye ? Then ye must be very near the end of your journey. (General merriment). "Baltimore has suffered a great disas- ter, but there was no disposition to keep our spirits up by putting spirits down. If Baltimore was cast down, she was not destroyed. There was still much to be thankful for. Ours is a city of hills, fanned by the breezes of the lordly Cheasapeake, the Mediterranean of America, whose waters and skies are bluer than those of Naples, and washed and purified by every summer shower; it is a city of homes, a house to every family, with tenements practically un- known ; it is a city of parks and gardens, few others in America boasting so noble a municipal pleasure ground as Druid Hill, or such numerous lovely breathing places and so many miles of public gar- dens. It is a city of ample and notable suburbs. Witness Washington, which we bind to us by three railways, a hun- dred trains a day and such rapid transit and splendid service that at no point, at no hour, is the rattle of the whirling wheels unheard. Ours is a city of schools, libraries and hospitals unsur- passed the world around. It is a city of beautiful women who, blossoming in the happy medium clime between north and south, blend, heighten and partake of the charms of both. Her traditions are of the best in statesmanship, in literature and in art. In the garlands of her history are entwined the laurels of peace and the palms of victorious war, whilst world-wide is her reputation as the center of the rich domain of the peach and the oyster, the canvas- back and the terrapin. "In Maryland was planted and nur- tured the seed of religious toleration, which was adopted and made the key- stone, as it has become the distinction and the glory of our American system of political and religious freedom. Here blazed an intense spirit of patriotic devotion; so that when to the great charter of our liberties, the Declaration of Independence, Charles Carroll, in the temple dedicated to liberty, in the city of Philadelphia, signed his name, and a bystander suggesting there were so many Carrolls he might not be readily distinguished if the revolution failed, seized the pen anew and added in firm characters, 'of Carrollton,' that there might be no mistake in identifying him with those other worthies who pledged 'their lives, their fortunes and their sacred honors' to the cause of liberty and independence. "In Baltimore was composed that one inspiring national song, 'The Star Span- gled Banner,' which was born amid the very clash of war; its burning words echoing to the roaring cannon and the bursting shell. Here were launched those marvellous swift-sailing Baltimore clippers which carried in triumph around the then new banner of glittering stars on azure field and streaming stripes tinted with the burning crimson of the sunset skies; and to-day, in her ship- yards, are built the steel cruisers of a modern navy, which carry still full high advanced — its constellation enlarged, its glories brightened — the same starry flag, saluted, honored, respected, like the world-power it represents, in every port, on every sea. From Baltimore was built the first railroad on the western conti- nent, which pierced the mountains, crossed the rivers and opened up the prairies. To Baltimore Morse first stretched his wires, caught the electric spark and chained and trained it for the service of man ; annihilating time and space, and making it contribute in our generation to the spreading influence and power of the nation — a leader now and henceforward, whether in peace, in diplomacy or in war; in the Occident, in the orient, or amongst the remotest isles of the sea. "I would weary you by an enumera- tion of Baltimore's trade and commer- cia:l statistics; but with her progress in commerce and manufactures we point with exultation to an exceptional record of conservatism in that in a period of nearly sixty years but one chartered bank failed in Baltimore. "To touch another field : No history of American floriculture can be written which leaves out Baltimore and her contrib utions to beautifying and improving the garden. Where were lovelier camellias originated? Can you forget the pioneers in producing new roses ? Can you make a book and omit Feast's Queen of the Prairies, Baltimore Belle, Cook's Cor- nelia Cook, Pentland's George Peabody, Beauty of Greenmount and Woodland Margaret, the other Cook's Souvenir of Wootton, Mrs. Robert Garrett, Cardinal and half a score of others? "Don't you think that you should erect PEONY GOLDEN HARVEST. Prom photo supplied by J. F. Rosenfleld, West Point, Neb. igo5. The American Florist. 213 PICNIC OF THE NEBRASKA FLORISTS. See issue of August 12. page 114. a statue of bronze to Baltimore's sturdy old German gardener, Anthony Cook — hybridizing roses for fifty years and still as interested as ever, at nearly nine- ty — for his conspicuous service to the trade in attracting George Bancroft's notice to Mme. Ferdinand Jamin, that splendid rose which Mr. Field rescued from Bancroft's garden and found would force so well, and which was re- named the American Beauty; which is now and is likely long to remain the standard of value, beauty and profit of all commercial roses? "But Baltimore has more than tradi- tions and memories. She has also her future before her; and there is life and vigor, hppe and progress, grit and go in the old town yet. She is not a 'has been' nor a 'will be' but she is an 'isser.' Florists of America, we welcome you cordially to the city of our love, our hopes and our pride, and not only to the land of the oriole but to our homes, our firesides, our hearts." (Loud con- tinued applause). G. O. IJrown, of the Baltimore Sun: "Ladies and gentlemen, I want to say one word for Mr. Sands that in his modesty he omitted. That is that his father had the honor as a printer, of setting up the 'Star Spangled Banner' from the original copy." Mr. Sands : "I hope you will not charge that up against me. If I had been there I would have done it my- self." (Good humor and applause). Ex-President E. G. Hill was^ here called out by Mr. Craig and uproariously greeted. His response was in full ac- cord with the .spirit of the occasion and proved most enjoyable. He said: "I "was just about to sneak out and get away. Half an hour ago I saw John Westcott looking in my direction and I thought I would be fleet-footed enough to get away but a Boston gentleman intercepted me. Now, I don't know why they have called on me unless it is that I am another type of beauty more excellent in every respect than Brother Sands of Baltimore. I am remitided of the Irishman whom I heard of in Bel- fast a few weeks ago. He was feeling quite hilarious at about one o'clock in the morning, and he ran up against a member of the Irish constalDulary. He said, 'Your honor, what time is it?' The officer gave him a big crack over the head as he replied, 'It's one o'clock.' 'Ah,' says the man, 'it's a good thing I didn't ask you the time of day an hour ago.' Now, it's a good thing you didn't call on me before you had this galaxy of oratorical speakers who have pre- ceded me. "We have had a delightful time, a splendid time. I never saw Washington look so beautiful, I never saw the trees so green and I never saw the hybrids so pleasing to the eye. I had wondered what was the great attraction about Washington; I had thought about it time and again out in Indiana, because so many of our good citizens out there are so anxious to go to live in Wash- ington city. They are either after a seat in congress or this or that or the other place. I fully comprehend and under- stand it now. "We all take great pride in Wash- ington, the capital of the republic. While Mrs. Hill was going through the museum she came across a letter in a case, written by George Washington to Lord Radnor, I think, which read about in this way: 'We 'do not propose to engage in any of the European petty quarrels ; we are going to keep out of your entanglements over there; we are now laying out a beautiful city. It is to be called Washington. It will be upon banks of a splendid stream which flows through one of the most fertile sections of land into North Carolina.' Then he went on to describe what this city was to be. I thought as I went around that city that if Washington could come back and see the Washing- ton city of to-day he would be over- joyed indeed at the fruition of the thought he then probably had in his mind. "After what has occurred to-day I was almost tempted to wish that the honor of the presidency had been con- ferred upon me recently instead of — how long has it been since then? — sev- enteen or eighteen years ago, for you do things up so nicely nowadays. They thought I needed enlightenment, a little more education, and ought to study the dictionary; so they gave me a set of dictionaries. But that was all right; they sized up the situation very correct- Iv. That reminds me of another Irish story. Two nephews of an O'Sullivan, who had made considerable money, un- dertook a journey to England. They got to Liverpool, went to the finest hotel there and told the head waiter they wanted the best meal the hotel could put up. They were served with meats, vege- tables and sundry things, among which was a great dish of horseradish. Pat partook of the meat and vegetables and then got a big mouthful of this horse- radish down his throat. Pretty soon the tears began to run down his cheeks and he was crying at a great rate. Mike said, 'What the divil's the matter with you — what are you crying for?' Pat tried to tell him but couldn't get his breath. Finally he said, 'I was just thinking of my grandfather — I feel so sorry for him — he died seventeen years ago.' Then he waited his turn. Mike took a mouthful jof the horseradish and down it went. As he gasped for breath Pat asked, 'What the divil's the matter now?' 'Oh,' said the other, 'I was just crying because the man that made that stuff didn't die the same time your grandfather did.' Now, I almost wish that the fellow who called me out here to-night had died seventeen years ago. (Merriment). "I am sure that our hearts go out to Baltimore for this splendid entertain- ment and for what they have done for us. I was thinking to-day of Robert Halliday, of Baltimore, a man whom we all loved, honored and respected. I be- lieve his name appeared upon the char- ter of this society. He was a most honorable man, and I shall never for- get the sound, practical advice he gave the officers and directorate of this or- ganization when I was its president. We have been treated handsomely here, and I think we can all go home rejoicing over the work that has been accom- plished. When you come out to Dayton, next year, you must remember that John Evans and I live but a short distance from that city; and I say to the young ladies here that we have, in the city of Richmond, the nicest lot of gentlemen to be found anywhere. The married ladies are equally welcome. Don't for- get us." (Applause). President-elect JVm. F. Kasting, of Buffalo, being introduced, expressed his appreciation of the hospitality of the 214 The American Florist. Aug. 26 For Washington Contest. The Berry & Welmore bowling trophy. Washington and Baltimore brethren. He said he was delighted with the treat given the society by the Baltimore boys. He continued: "I join in honoring your retiring president. I do not think that too much has been or can be said in his honor. I only hope that with his aid and that of the executive committee I may be able to carry out all the plans he has suggested. I know that they are deserving of our best efforts. Through his advice the society has entered upon one of the greatest undertakings in its history. I believe that the national flower show which is proposed to be held in Boston in March will prove one of the greatest attractions and insure one of the largest gatherings that the horti- culturists of this country have ever had. I hope that every one present at this convention will try to meet us at Bos- ton where the rose society and the car- nation society will co-operate with the national society in making the grandest display of all kinds of plants and flow- ers that has ever been seen in America." (Applause). The speech making here closed, and congratulations to President and iMrs. Vaughan occupied the remainder of the evening. Trade Orsranizations Co-Operate. Washington, D. C, August 16, 1905. — It having seemed desirable that the three leading associations representing the seed, nursery and florist interests of the country co-operate in various ways together, a joint committee met to-day at the new Willard hotel, con- sisting of the following persons : Har- lan P. Kelsey, of Boston, Mass., and T. B. Meehan, of Germantown, Pa., appointed by the American Association of Nurserymen ; F. W. Bolgiano. of Washington, D. C, and Charles N. Page of Des Moines, Iowa, appointed by the American Seed Trade Association ; F. R. Pierson, of Tarrytown, N. Y., and J. A. Valentine, of Denver, Col., appoint- ed by the Society of American Florists. The following persons were also duly accredited as members of this commit- tee: C. L. Watrous, of Des Moines, Iowa, from the nurserymen's associa- tion; George S. Green, of Chicago, from the seed trade association, and Benj. Hammond, of Fishkill-on-Hudson, N. Y., from the florists, but they were not present. On motion the committee was organ- ized by electing F. R. Pierson chairman and Charles N. Page secretary. A.fter considerable discussion it was decided to co-operate on the following subjects, and such other matters of mutual inter- est as may be brought up for action or consideration from time to time : 1. — Unite in striving to secure legisla- tion which shall be favorable to one or more of the allied associations of seeds- men, nurserymen and florists. 2. — Work for the defeat of legislation which would prove unfavorable to either association. 3. — Try and secure favorable rulings in the custom house regarding imports of seeds, plants, bulbs, trees and horticul- tural merchandise and supplies. 4. — Should congress levise present tariff classification and import duties, to strive to ascertain what changes, if any, are desired by the tiade at large and work for their adoption. 5. — Secure as favorable classification J. J. Beneke. High score man in team bowling and rates as are possible on all classes of freight and express matter. 6. — To strive to do away with the gov- ernment seed distribution by congress- men. 7. — To secure the postal rate of $8 per 100 pounds on catalogues, pamphlets and other printed matter weighing two ounces each, or more, without affixing stamps. 8. — To secure a convenient parcels post system, both domestic and foreign. 9. — ^We deprecate the giving of com- missions to gardeners or others who have charge of making purchases for public in- stitutions or large private buyers, and be- lieve that some plan should be devised to do away with this practice. It was moved and carried that copies of the minutes of this meeting be sent to the president and secretary of each association, and also to each member of the joint committee. On motion the secretary was instruct- ed to purchase a record book in which to keep the records of each meeting. A letter was read from W. H. Gren- ell, president of the American Seed Trade Association, and also letters from George S. Green and C. L. Wat- rous. It was moved and carried that a spe- cial committee, composed of one mem- ber from each organization, be appoint- ed by the chairman to consider the sub- ject of graft or commissions paid to the agents of buyers, and the chair appoint- ed Messrs. Kelsey, Hammond and Page. On motion a committee, consisting of Messrs. Page, Pierson and Watrous, was appointed on postal legislation. The following resolution was pre- sented : Resolved, That it is the sense of this meeting that each association should, as far as possible, appoint each year the chairmen of the three committees which are most concerned in subjects of mutu- al interest as members of this joint committee. After about three hours spent in dis- cussing the above and other subjects thought to be of mutual interest, the meeting was duly adjourned to meet again at the close of to-morrow morn- ing's meeting of the Society of Ameri- can Florists. Chas. N. Page^ Sec'y. The committee met as per adjourn- ment, with Messrs. Pierson , Kelsey, Valentine, Meehan, Hammond and Page present. The minutes of previous meet- ing were read and approved. On motion a transportation commit- tee was appointed, consisting of Messrs. Green, Pierson and Meehan. It was decided also to send a copy of the minutes of these meetings to all the trade papers. Adjourned to meet at call of the chairman. Chas. N. Page^ Sec'y. Convention notes. Harry Papworth, of New Orleans^ had a narrow escape from serious in- jury or worse on his way to the conven- tion. His train when south of Hunt- ington, W. Va., and running at high speed, left the rails at a switch and struck two loaded cars on the other track. The engine and two forward baggage cars were badly damaged and the glass in the windows of the other cars was shattered, the fragments injur- For Washingtoo Contest. The Gait & Brother bowling trophy. 1905- Th E American Florist. 2L5 ing most of the passengers. One pas- senger died from injuries and the shock. The engineer was badly injured and but few passengers escaped hurts of some kind. Mr. Papworth, with a few con- tusions and suffering from the shock, escaped through a car window and at once gave material assistance to those less fortunate than himself. The Herendeen Manufacturing Com- pany, of Geneva, N. 'Y., in connection with its exhibit of Furman boilers, dis- tributed gilt medals bearing a boiler in relief, and on the reverse side the com- pany's card. Fred Herendeen saw that each medal was securely fastened to the lapels of a visitor's coat with a piece of crimson ribbon. Frank Traendly's numerous friends were rather disappointed that he did not enter the race for presidential hon- ors, but he claims to have other inter- ests which demand his full personal attention just now, and could not give the society the time needed to make his work a success. J. A. Peterson, of Cincinnati, was one of the earliest of the exhibitors to dis- pose of his exhibit and close out. Mr. Peterson left a very sick wife at home, but received cheering news as to her condition before he started on his return trip. August Rhotert, New York, and his wife spent a very pleasant week at the convention. They also visited the dif- ferent places of interest and it is re- ported that Mr. Rhotert has got to be quite an enthusiastic automobilist. At the ladies' bowling tournament Mrs. J.' R. Freeman was presented on behalf of the lady visitors to the con- vention with a massive cut glass bowl in recognition of her efforts to make the convention a success. William F. Kasting, who, after his election as president, was greeted as "Mr. Kasting," took exception to the prefix. "I was 'Billy' before and I'm 'Billy' still to all of you, boys." H. H. Ritter of Dayton, O., still shows marks of his experience during the cy- clonic storm at St. Louis during the last convention, when lightning struck an umbrella he was carrying. The notices in the Washington papers covering many of the exhibits to be seen at the convention brought to the exhibi- tion halls hosts of visitors from the general public. Harry Bunyard, of A. T. Boddington's, New York, was one of the missed per- sonages at the convention. He was suf- fering with a bad attack of rheumatism. The convention slogan among the "boys" was "A camel can go eight days without a drink; but who wants to be a camel ?" The convention "knockers" were not well pleased with the ideal weather which prevailed during the week. P.' Welch is a champion of whom any state or institution might well feel proud. Ladies' Bowling: Tournament. More than forty ladies engaged in the S. A. F. convention bowling tournament on August 17 on the Y. M. C. A. alleys at Washington. Of the nineteen prize winners, four were from Chicago, all of them coming within the first seven con- testants. Mrs. Walter Kreitling won first place, with a total score of 275, beating Mrs. F. M. Ellis, of St. Louis, by one point. Mrs. Kreitling and Mrs. El- lis in the contest at the last year's con- vention in St. Louis tied for second place and had to roll off the tie. The scores of the other prize winners follow : Mrs. G. Asmus 243 Mrs. B. F. Winter- Mrs. G. C. Shaffer. 235 son 2.39 Mrs. F. H. Mein- Mrs. P. J. Haus- hardt 225 wlrth 222 Mrs. McCauly 199 Miss Cooke 196 Mrs. F. Weber ISl) Mrs. Z. D. Blaclil- Mrs. J. Steidle... .17:? stone 179 Mrs. Graff 180 Mrs. McElchmond. .150 Mrs. A. Gude 15ij Mrs. C. H. Kunz- Mrs. J. A. Pl}illips.l42 man 150 Mrs. A. M. Herr..]40 Miss Beatty l;i4 Chas. L. Seybcld. Charapiou in individual bowling contest. • In our issue of last week J. H. Stev- ens and George C. Shaffer are given credit for being second and third respec- tively in the individual bowling contest when they should have been classed as the second and third highest individual scorers in the team contest, J. J. Beneke being first. Statistics of U. S. Floriculture. BY B. T. GALLOWAY, WASHIjSTGTON, D. C. Several years ago it Was my pleasure to present at a meeting of this society a paper in which I gave in detail statistics showing the growth and development of the fforicultural interests in the United States. Since the presentation of that paper we have had very prosperous years, and prosperity has added to the business of the men who grow 'crops under glass. There have been many im- provements in devices, noteworthy addi- tions to our knowledge of greenhouse construction, and noteworthy changes, which on the whole have led to the bet- terment of the profession. I think it may be truly said, furthermore, that there have been quite marked changes in the general attitude of the public re- specting the aims and the objects, as well as the work, of such an organiza- tion as the Society of American Florists. So far as the work relating to the grow- ing of crops under glass is concerned I think it may be safely stated that the de- velopment within the past five years has been greater than in any similar period in the history of this society, or perhaps in the history of the country. It is very difficult to collect reliable statistics bearing upon floriculture. We have made attempts to do this from time to time in the Bureau of Plant Industry, and, while we be- lieve reasonable success has accompa- nied our efforts, there is always neces- sarily a considerable element of doubt, especially when it comes to the proper segregation of the crops grown. There are, however, a few statistical facts in reference to prices which might not be out of place at this time and which are based on reliable figures — that is, figures which are available in the trade jour- nals and which, when studied, show a number of things of interest. I would like to call your attention first to some figures in reference to the variation of prices of three of the principal green- house crops, namely, roses, carnations and violets during the past five years. These figures were obtained by a careful study of the quota- tions given in the trade journals. Four principal markets were selected, namely, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia and New York. The quotations for fancy stock were left out of consideration, it being thought best to consider only medium and average conditions. A study of the table reveals the fact that there has been a constant upward tendency in the price of roses from 1900 to the present time. The table gives the average wholesale price per 100 for roses, carnations and violets, 1900 to 1904 inclusive, in the four principal cut flower markets, as fol- lows : Car- Year. Market. Roses, nations. Violets. 1900. Chicago .$4.43 $1.38 $0.79 Boston 4.99 1.22 .09 Philadelphia . . . 5.3T 1.31 .69 New York 4.39 1.13 .7.) Average 4.79 1.26 .72 1901. Chicago 4.41 1.62 .75 Boston 5.78 1.54 .54 Philadelphia . . . 6.38 1.S4 .82 New York 5.02 1.30 .62 Average 5.40 1.57 .6S 1902. Chicago 5.14 1.80 .97 Boston 5.58 1.59 .62 Philadelphia . . . 6.90 1.74 .85 New York B.34 1.28 .64 Average 5.74 1.60 .77 1903. Chicago 6.94 2.60 1.17 Boston 6.41 2.14 .56 PhiladelphisC ...10.68 3.29 1.30 New York 6.34 2.18 .61 Average 7.09 2.55 .91 1904. Chicago 6.79 2.62 1.18 Boston 5.73 1.75 .72 Philadelphia . . . 8.52 3.23 .75 New York 6.19 2.70 .66 Average 6.81 2.57 .83 General average 5.97 1.91 .78 It appears from the table that the average price of roses per hundred for each of the past five years was : ipoo, $4.79; 1901, $540; 1902, $5-74; 1903. $7.09; 1904, $6.81. The average for the five years was $5.97 per hundred. The average price of carnations was : 1900, $1.25; 1901, $1.57; 1902, $1.60; 1903, $2.55; 1904, $2.57. The average price of carnations for the past five years was $1.91 per hundred. The average price of violets for each of the past five years was: 1900, 72 cents; 1901, 68 cents; 1902, TJ cents ; 1903, 91 cents ; 1904, 83 cents. The average for the five years was 78 cents per hundred. With reference to the area under glass, we have not collected any statis- tics for the past six years. As a matter of interest, however, we have tabulated the figures on the subject from the American Florist Company's Directory for 1904. It appears from these figures that there are now in the United States 8,26s establishments engaged in the flo- rists' business, both wholesale and retail, the growing of cut flowers and the grow- ing of plants for the trade. Assuming that those who are reported as having less than 1,000 square feet of glass have 216 The American Florist. Aug. 26 750 square feet, and that those who are not reported as having any glass have at least 500 square feet each, and excluding those not likely to have glass, such as wholesale commission dealers, retail store florists, seedsmen and nurserymen, it appears that there are in the whole United States 62,910,000 square feet of glass, or 1,444 1-5 acres, or approximate- ly two square miles in glass structures. This makes an average of about 8,000 square feet of glass for each establish- ment. The six states having the greatest areas of glass in the order named are Illinois, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New Jersey and Massachusetts. These „ix states have within their borders 61 per cent of all the glass in the United States. Illinois heads the list with fifteen per cent, New York follows with thir- teen per cent, Pennsylvania twelve per New Jersey and Massachusetts each seven per cent. The figures as given below show, that these states have each the following area in glass : Illinois 9.-15S.000 sq. It. New York 7.766,000 sq. ft. Pennsylvania 7,375,000 sq. ft. Ohio 4.57?,000 sq. ft. New Jersey 4,303,000 sq. (t. Massachusetts 4,280,000 sq. ft. I confess that these figures were somewhat of a surprise to me, as they doubtless will be a surprise to some of you, but, as already indicated, they are not based on data which we have per- sonally collected, but are compiled from the latest information available. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Taking the Buds. Taking the buds as they appear should receive our attention from this date for- ward. Every day will find buds on the early flowering and early planted stock of midsummer varieties ready to be taken. If the plants have been properly cared for by having the side shoots pinched out as soon as they were ready to be handled, the next bud to appear on most varieties is the one that will produce the finest flower. But they must be taken care of as soon as ready. If not, considerable strength is sapped away from them. Keep the soil in the beds a little on the dry side for a few days while the bud is forming to allow the wood to properly ripen and prevent the sap from flowing too freely up to the newly formed bud. A very important item to be attended just at this time is to see that the plants are securely sup- ported by stakes or otherwise. This if done now will keep them in place until the blooms are cut. Allowance should be made for the proper development of the bloom by not tying the stem too tight directly under the bud. The heavy, dense growth of foliage which the plants have now attained prevents drying out as quickly after syringing as heretofore. Any syringing or damping down must be done early in the afternoon to allow for drying up before nightfall. Do not let up at all on the night ventilation, even should the nights get a little cool, just now being a time when particularly ample ventilation is necessary to guard against weak, spindly growth and long necked stems. After the buds are taken arrange- ments should be made for regular wa- terings of liquid manure, once a week to -start out with; gradually increasing the ^applications and the strength of the liquid as the bud develops. Do not apply the manure while the soil in the beds is at all dry, but first go over them and water any of the dry places with clear water. After the buds are set the plants quickly commence to throw out suckers at the roots, which should be re- moved as soon as they can be handled without damaging the roots by cutting the suckers too far down in the soil or too close to the main stem of the plant. Green and black aphis are very partial to finding a resting place in the covering of the new bud. These pests must be strenuously fought to prevent their get- ting a foothold, else they will cause a great deal of worry and trouble later on. Many a good flower is spoiled by allow- ing these insects to get the upperhand directly after the buds are formed. They usually do not show on the surface and unless we examine the bud closely one is apt to be deceived in thinking his plants free of these insects. The best remedy is to keep up the regular dust- ings of tobacco dust or the spraying of tobacco liquid, and on any cool night give the houses a fumigation. But be- fore doing this it is safest to dampen the tips of foliage a little by syringing, the young, tender growth being easily burned. Specimen plants and standards will need considerable looking after now that all topping has been stopped to pre- vent their branches getting broken by syringing or otherwise. It is too early yet for the final training, but make them secure by placing stakes here and there through the specimen plants and tie up the shoots of the standards; also stake and tie up any plants intended for sale as commercial pot plants. C. W. Johnson. Shipping Chrysanthemums. Ed. American Florist:— What is the best manner of packing and shipping chrysanthemums, and what is the best style of box? What place is the best market for this flower? W. H. M. The best style of box for packing chrysanthemums is one five feet long', twenty inches wide and ten inches deep, made of J^-inch lumber for sides, top and bottom, with one cleat in the cen- ter on sides, top and bottom, and f^-inch lumber for the ends. These boxes are large and heavy enough for ordinary commercial stock, but for extra high grade or exhibition blooms a larger and heavier box will be necessary. The boxes should be lined with newspapers, according to the weather, finishing up with tissue or oiled paper next to the blooms. Provide rolls of paper the width of the box to lay the necks of the blooms on to prevent the petals getting crushed in transit. It is also a good plan to place a small piece of oil paper between each bloom to prevent any rub- bing. Packing should be done from each end. Start at one end, placing the roll of paper a few inches from the end, according to the size of the blooms ; then take up the flowers, place the neck of the stem just below the bloom, so as to rest on the roll of paper or pillow, as it can be termed, then start from the other end the same way, the stems in each case pointing to the center of the box. Follow this until the box is filled with a single layer of blooms ; then take a roll of damp paper and lay it on the stems at the center of the box, after which take a cleat the width of the box and fasten it securely so that the blooms cannot move. One layer of chrysan- themums is all that should be packed in one box. The boxes ought to be made accordingly. Shipping should be done by express at all times, unless you are near enough to market to drive in. Referring to the question of what place is the best market for chrysanthemums, this depends greatly on the quality of the stock. Blooms of high grade will sell in any of the large cities and bring a fair price, whereas in these same cities a considerable number of the ordinary commercial grade of blooms goes to waste. The returns therefore depend upon the quality of stock on arrival at market, also on the supply and demand and the business ability of the shipper to make the best possible arrangements for the disposal of his product. C. W. Johnson. Massachusetts Horiicullural Society. One of the regular summer exhibi- tions was held Saturday, August 19., the chief exhibits being perennial phloxes and gladioli. The feature of the exhibi- tion was a display of gladioli by John Lewis Childs, of Floral Park, N. Y. He had over 100 vases of large bunches of gladioli and as many more of single sprays. More than sixty varieties were shown in this exhibit, special attention being given to the new R. H. Warder, which is a beautiful soft pink much like the Enchantress carnation. Exhibitors of phloxes were T. C. Thurlow, of West Newbury, Mass., Julius Heurlein, of South Braintree, Mass., and William C. Winter, of Mansfield, Mass. Mrs. L. Towle, of Reading, and Miss Winter, of Mansfield, had displays of dahlia blooms. The officers and trustees of the society had an enjoyable visit August 17 to the home of Arthur F. Estabrook, the pres- ident, at Swampscott. H. P. S. Catalogues Received. Standard Pump & Engine Company, Cleveland, O., pumping engines; W. W. Rawson & Company, Boston, Mass., flower and vegetable seeds, garden requisites, etc.; Henry F. Michell Com- pany, Philadelphia, Pa., bulbs, seeds, cel- ery plants, implements, etc. ; J. M. Thor- burn & Company, New York, bulbs; Chase Rose Company, Riverside, Cal., roses; J. F. Rosenfield, West Point, Neb., garden flowers; Charles D. Ball, Philadelphia, Pa., palms and decorative plants; E. W. Barnes, Middle Hope, N. Y., raspberry plants; Richard Vincent, Jr., & Son, White Marsh, Md., geran- iums; The United States Nursery Com- pany, Rich, Miss., field grown roses ; The Assembled Tile & Slab Company, Pittsburg, Pa., window boxes and jar- dinieres; C. & M. Wild, Sarcoxie, Mo., peonies, dahlias, etc. ; Pure Culture Spawn Company, St. Louis, Mo., mush- room spawn; Cherry Hill Nurseries, West Newbury, Mass., phlox and iris; Barbier & Company, Orleans, France, fruit trees; C. C. Morse & Company, Santa Clara, Cal., new sweet pea; Dear- born Hardware Manufacturing Com- pany, Chicago, ventilating apparatus ; A. N. Pierson, Cromwell, Conn., palms and ferns; Hasslach & Roumanille, Saint-Remy-de-Provence, France, vege- table and garden seeds ; Forest Nursery & Seed Company, McMinnville, Tenn., seeds and nursery stock; Frantz De Laet, Contich, Belgium, cacti. 1903. The American Florist. 217 New York. The market is at its lowest ebb. Ship- ments cannot be said to be particularly heavy, but the buying is so light that the minimum of arrivals for the year can- not find Sufficient buyers to clean it out. The depression is evident all along the line, and nothing in particular can be said to be a good thing. Roses are plen- tiful, but special grades are so few that it would be misleading to quote them. The quality is very much improved, and much of the stock arriving could be rated as good, but there is such a little demand for it that prices do not hold beyond an early hour in the market. American Beauty are prominent in the surplus, and it takes big concessions to move them. Lily of the valley is in good supply but does not bring its value. Asters are quite prolific and many ar- rivals are very poor in quality, but good or bad they seem equally hard to sell. Gladioli continue more than plentiful and bargain sales are common. When the color is good, and stems long, maxi- mum prices are obtainable, and in the case of a particularly fancy variety per- haps more can be had, but such stock is scarce and confined to certain grow- ers' specialties. Quite a lot of hydran- geas are coming in but the top price is about one cent per spray, and lots hang over at this price. Carnations are not in great supply, and have no toi''e in movement. Much of the stock available is outside grown and very poor in quality. Sweet peas are on their last legs and arrivals seem to attract no one. Dahlias are coming in freely, and some of the red cactus varieties move fairly well, but in general they are rather dead stock. The Market, August 23. — The markev continues dull. Business, if anything, lighter than Tuesday. NOTES. J. Cassidy, for many years with Lord & Burnham and later with the Pier- son-Sefton Company, has started for himself in the greenhouse construction business at Van Houten avenue, Jersey City. Alex. J. Guttman made a prolonged stay in Philadelphia on his way home from the convention. With this excep- tion the visitors to the conventioii from the wholesale district are all returned. Arthur Herrington, of Madison, N. J., is entertaining his brother, William, from England, and took him to Wash- ington to meet the florists. G. Golsner's Sons, of College Point, L. L, are sending some fine white bou- vardias daily to the New York Cut Flower Exchange. Phil. F. Kessler's new signs are the latest additions to the innumerable le- gends to be found in the Twenty-eighth street block. N. Lecakes & Company are tearing out the front of their Tv^enty-eighth street store, and will build a new win- dow. John I. Raynor is in the throes of renovation at his store. It is to be painted and decorated throughout. A. H._ Langjahr is receiving congratu- lations in the trade on the arrival of a baby boy at his home, August 9. Arthur C. Dacre, of Young & Nu- gent's, left August 22 for a short so- journ in the Adirondacks. James Hart is receiving the first cut of Richmond roses from C. H. Totty, of Madison, N. J. WREATH OF SWEET PEAS FOR THE HAY FUNERAL. I!y ihe .r. M. Giisser Company, Cleveland, O. William Ghormley is back from his trip to the Adirondacks. Visitors: Phil. Hauswirth and Ed. Winterson, of Chicago; E. H. Hitch- cock, of Glenwood, Mich.; Vincent J. Gorley, of St. Louis. CMcafo. DULL MARKET. This is the usual season for lassitude in the flovyer business, so the fact that trade continues in good shape for Au- gust is surprising rather than expected. Orders take about all there is of good stock and the supply has been a little short in some instances. The cut of American Beauty increases each week and the flowers show marked improve- ment, being of a good size and having an excellent, fresh, healthy color. Bride and Bridesmaid are in ample supply. Some of the new cut of Richmond is being shown, and later in the season this rose will undoubtedly prove a big seller. Some nice Perle and Kaiserin are seen and Killarney continues to im- prove. There are very few white carna- tions, although pink has increased in supply. Auratum lilies are becoming more scarce. There was a shortage of purple asters several times during the week, but the general quality of all colors has been very good. Hydrangea is still seen in quantity, but has only an indifferent sale. NOTES. D. D. England and Louis Wittbold and others returned to this city on the Wabash train August 23, and they were in such a hurry that the engine jumped the tracks and was overturned at South Chicago. Fortunately no one sustained greater injury than a severe shaking up. The new 1905 catalogue of E. H. Hunt is now being distributed to the trade, and contains a complete and extensive list of supplies handled by this firm. It is replete with illustrations and is a fine piece of work. E. T. Wanzer is building three car- nation houses at Wheaton, size 23 1-3X 200 feet, and a, lean-to. The Kroeschell hot water boiler will be used, and the standard varieties of carnations will be grown. Among other varieties of gladioli shown by J. B. Deamud, Princeps has^ attracted unusual attention. This variety on account of its excellent color and size is much sought after. H. F. Greve, recently with the Texas Seed and Floral Company, Dallas, Tex., has been in this market for several days buying supplies for a new store which he will soon open in that city. The Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Association will visit Vaughan's Greenhouses at Western Springs in a body August 26. Fred Sperry, of Vaughan & Sperry, returned August 23 from a ten days' visit to his old home in Pennsylvania. H. E. Philpott, of Winnipeg, Man., has returned from Washington and will depart for his home in a few days. Miss Davidson, the popular book- keeper at Winterson's, has departed for the west to spend her vacation. J. A. Budlong has been shipping field- grown carnation plants for the past ten days. The death of Emil George Piepgras is recorded in our obituary column, page 221. The bowling team is returning from Washington in sections, on the quiet. 218 The American Florist. Aug. 26, There have been a great many con- vention visitors in the city this week. Ed Gullett, of Lincoln, 111., is ill at Mercy hospital in this city. Visitors : E. N. Burt, Goshen, Ind. ; A. J. Olson, St. Paul, Minn.; Joseph Molck, Jeffersonville, Ind.; A. A. Stol- per, Winnipeg, Minn.; C. L. Brunson, Paducah, Ky. Fhlladelphia. MARKET DULL. Business is very dull, there being very little doing except for funeral work. The windows are gay with hydrangeas and gladioli, backed by Boston and other ferns. The stock in the ice boxes con- sists of American Beauty, Bridesmaid and Kaiserin roses, asters and lily of the valley. There are a few very good asters about that sell as high as $2.50 per 100. New crop American Beauty are more plentiful and the Bridesmaids a shade better, but not much can be said in their favor at present. CONVENTIONITES RETURN. Everybody is home from the conven- tion and all seem much pleased with their visit and the way the Washington brethren took pains to please them. The prizewinners are quite chesty. The boys from this city certaintly did hold up their end in the sports, the bowling team besides the championship winning three cups, including the magnificent Beatty cup, as well as their individual prizes. Harris, Adelberger and Smith in the individual bowling, took three trophies while Mrs. Groff, Robert Craig's daugh- ter, won a prize in the ladies' tourna- ment. Then the shooters from this slow town had the audacity to take almost ever\'thing in sight, the team coming in first. Anderson won the magnificent $50 silver pitcher. Many of the western delegation spent Sunday and a few days at Atlantic City, amongst them J. C. Vaughan and wife. The Chicago bowl- ers also enjoyed a few days at the shore. H. Bayersdorfer & Company and M. Rice & Company entertained many of the delegates, both going to and coming from the convention. There were many visitors as well to the large palm nur- series, Messrs. Heacock, Craig, Harris, Dreer and Lemuel and Charles Ball re- porting quite a number of delegates on tours of inspection. Charles Fox, Jr., is to open a new flower shop on Broad street below Wal- nut, opposite the Bellevue-Stratford hotel. It should be a good location. K. Washington. The convention of 1905 having passed into history, it may not be amiss here from the scene of its labors, to review some of the work. In declaring for a winter exposition at Boston in 1906, a step was taken which should be heart- ily commended by all who are inter- ested in the welfare of the society. This on the broad ground, that not only does every good show increase business, but likewise that Boston is an eminently proper place for the initial effort. This is not written as a reflection on the many other places where successful expositions have been and will again be held, but, a "hub" with such spokes 3.\ Welch, Fisher, Montgomery, Patten, Sim, Elliott and a score of others of note, is bound to make all the wheels go round. Boston can take care of any- thing that comes her way and do it in a generous fashion. The writer believes that the conven- tion of 190S will be memorable in the annals of the society, if for no other reason in that it inaugurated winter expositions. But aside from the work of the convention, the fact that so many of the leading horticulturists of the nation were brought here to their cap- ital city at a time when its landscape features are at their best is a pleasant theme for reflection. They came, they saw, they conquered; for it can be truthfully stated that the delegates left an excellent impression behind them and we hope that they will cherish pleas- ant memories of the event. THE TRIP TO BALTIMORE. Baltimore did all, and more than she promised to do, and did it in a manner that leaves no room for doubt that the genuine southern spirit of chivalry and hospitality is still on earth and a very lively spirit at that. The trip was crowded with pleasing events not the least of which were the presentations to President and Mrs. Vaughan, with their happy responses. With such an indorse- ment sanctioned by his better half, the president should indeed be a happy man. The speech of W. B. Sands of Balti- more, in which he said "Baltimore is not a 'has-been' or a 'will-be,' but an 'isser,' " took the assemblage by storm. LOCAL NOTES. A number of the local delegates are now kicking themselves for their appar- ent lack of interest in the candidacy of J. R. Freeman for president. An impression had got around that Mr. Freeman would refuse to run against his friend Beatty, which was a fact, and was the reason for a very small show of district delegates being present when he was placed in nomination by Peter Bisset. The writer has not met Mr. Freeman since the convention adjourned, and is, therefore, imable to state his position, but from other sources it seems certain that the local organ- ization will indorse and stay with him as a candidate for president in 1906. George C. Shaffer found time from his convention engagements to place "Welcome S. A. F." in immortelles over the door of his store. He has also been placing new mirrors and repapering, which greatly adds to the attractiveness of the interior. A pleasing event of the closing hours of the exposition was the presentation to Superintendent George H. Cooke, by the exhibitors, of a beautiful Knights Templar charm. Rock Creek cemetery is showing a very fine lot of hydrangea blooms. Some measured by the writer were over thir- ty inches in circumference. These are but one of the many landscape attrac- tions of Rock Creek, of which T. H. L. Wiltberger is superintendent and Robert D. Howell secretary and treasurer. Alexander McKerichas, superintend- ent of Glenwood cemetery, who has been seriously ill, is now well on the road to complete recovery. S. E. Baltimore. MARKET FAIR. The past week opened with a fair demand for cut flowers, but towards its close there was a relapse to marked apathy, and much stock was hauled to the dump. The weather has been of the typical August sort, great humidity in the air in the daytime and coolness at night, the mercury on two nights falling as low as 52°. There are more roses coming into market and the qual- ity improves, but there is an avalanche of hardy stock which finds no outlet. The members of the Gardeners' Club were much gratified by the number of the visiting florists who responded to their invitation to come to Baltimore, and the visitors, on the other hand, were manifestly pleased with their cor- dial reception and the provision made for their entertainment. There was no way to determine how many would come and the committee in charge were some- what handicapped to find several hun- dred more present than they expected, but they "hustled" and soon made such additional arrangements that all guests were amply provided for. The drive through the park, squares and the re- constructed portion of the city evoked enthusiasm from all. The Baltimore boys were delighted with their bowling achievement at the convention and the happiest feeling prevailed all around. Henry Fischer is building two new greenhouses, about 20x100 feet, which will be planted to carnations. He will install a tubular boiler of fifty horse- power. Fred G. Burger and wife, of Green- mount avenue, have gone on a trip to Newfoundland. James McNabb is back from an ex- tended trip to the Pacific coast. S. B. San Francisco. Cincinnati, O. — Superintendent E. P. Critchell is a very busy man just now, having nine new parks under way. Montreal, Que. — M. Kelly, an Aus- tralian gardener from Sidney, is now employed by P. McKenna & Son. There has been little or no change in this market since the sending of the last report. Stock of all kinds remains at about the same figures. Lilium album and L. rubrum are now coming in verv freely. It has been many years since they were so plentiful. They bring from 75 cents to $2 per dozen stems. Asters are also very numerous, but as a rule bring very little. notes. At the last meeting of the California State Floral Society, held last Friday, it was decided to hold the fall exhibition on October 11 in the ground nave of the Ferry building. The premium list will shortly be issued. A copy may be had by applying to the secretary at 15 Pros- pect avenue, this city. Prof. David Griffiths, assistant agrn.s- tologist of the Bureau of Plant Indus- try, is a visitor from Washington, D. C. He comes to find a suitable locality where Burbank's thornless cactus may be given an opportunity to prove its worth as a forage plant in our southern desert country. John Young, of Dwight way, has be- come interested in some fine paying gold mines in the northern part of the state. The work of replanting his large range of American Beauty houses has been completed and all the stock is in first class condition. It is said the Pacific Coast Horticul- tural Society will unite with the Califor- nia State Floral Society in the latter so- ciety's fall exhibition and that both so- igo5. The American Florist. 219 cieties will work together to make it one of the finest exhibitions of the year. The King Construction Company, of North Tonawanda, N. Y., has been awarded a contract to build two orchid houses for J. C. Siegfried at Alameda. One house will be 16x24 and the other 16x45 feet. The appointment of Prof. E. J. Wick- son, of the University of California, as one of the delegates at large of the Na- tional Horticultural Council has been very gratifying to his friends. Charles Winsel, of Los Angeles, has been spending some time among the va- rious growers in this vicinity. He says prospects are encouraging in the south- ern city. The South First Street Pottery Com- pany is the name of a new concern which has begun business in San Jose, Cal. R. Denton is the manager. Otto Haefner, who has been in charge of M. Lynch's range of glass at Menio Park, has resigned his position to accept one in Alamedo county. F. Ludeman, of the Pacific Nursery, is expected home from Europe shortly. During his absence F. Ludeman, Jr., has been in charge. The Frank Pelicano Company, Sie- vers & Boland and the Art Floral Com- pany have been making elaborate dis- plays of lilies. J. A. Folger is having plans prepared for quite an extensive range of glass for his country home in San Mateo county. John Gilmore has arrived from the southern part of the state to take charge of a large range of glass near Oakland. M. W. Carter is having a hard-earned vacation in Oregon and the northwest. Norma. St. Louis. STOCK MOVES SLOWLY. The market the past week has con- tinued very dull and it is only by offer- ing stock at low prices that anything like a cleanup can be effected. Outdoor carnations have arrived in large quanti- ties and bring 40 cents to $1 per 100. Weather continues very warm, which does not help the stock to any extent. Tuberoses have been very plentiful; ij^ and 2 cents are the most that can be got for them. Some fine asters are now in and bring l'/2 to 2>4 cents. Some extra fine long stemmed dahlias are in the market, but no one seems to care to handle them. Trade has been so dull among the retailers they do not care to invest in anything they do not feel pret- ty sure of disposing of. Roses are im- proving slowly. American Beauty when arriving in tight bud are sold from 4 to 15 cents and in some cases $2 per dozen was asked for extra fancy stock. In two weeks the schools will open and a general revival is hoped for. NOTES. Alex. Siegel has managed to keep busy through the dull season. Alex, is a hustler and up to date. From reports from Washington all the boys have had a good time and the middle of the week will see all home again. Charles Schonele and wife have en- larged and entirely refitted their store on Jefferson avenue. The St. Louis Carnation Company is sending in some fine gladioli to this market. Arthur Ellison has returned from the lakes and is busy getting ready for fall trade. Riessen Floral Company has painted and had a general cleanup of its store. Fred C. Weber and Theodore Miller have returned from Europe. F. J. Foster and family have returned from Michigan. Boston. The market has shown a slight im- provement this week over last, prices being better, with about the same amount of flowers moved. The week was an "in and out" one. Every other day was good. Carnations are scarce and of poor quality, small and with short stems. Rain has practically destroyed sweet peas. Asters have improved in both quality and price. Roses of all va- rieties are of a little better grade and plentiful. There is no advance in price. A few Easter lilies are still in the market, brought in by Mann Brothers, of Randolph. Japan lilies are still sell- ing well at from $2.50 to $4 per 100. Edward Fisher has left the employ of George A. Patten, of Lowell, and has accepted a position with Hoffman, of Bromfield street, Boston. Bernard McGinty has accepted a posi- tion as manager of the wholesale cut flower department at N. F. McCarthy & Company's. George A. Patten, of Lowell, is very ill. H. P. S. Cincinnati, BRISK WEEK, Trade the past week has been very good and it kept the storemen skirmish- ing to get stock to fill orders with. Funeral work was the predominating feature, although there was considerable stock used for the floral display at the Oakley fair. White asters were very scarce and thousands could have been sold if they were forthcoming. The roses cut from the young stock are now to be had, the buds being good, but a little short in the stem. Some very fine gladioli are being shipped into this mar- ket from P. O. Coblentz, of New Madi- son, O., which meet with a ready sale. Carnations are about over and lilies, such as auratum speciosum, album and roseum, are on the down grade and an- other week or ten days will see their finish. NOTES. The floral display given under the auspices of the Hamilton County Agri- cultural Association at Oakley park this week was as fine a display of plants and flowers as one could see anywhere at this season of the year. There were four exhibitors competing for the pre- miums, namely : Edith F. Kyrk, George & Allan, J. W. Roders and Henry Schwarz. William Pfeiffer, William Mur- phy and Joseph Linfoot were the judges and awarded the premiums as follows : George & Allan, first on best collection of pot plants, best single plant, best ferns, best geraniums and palms, hand- somest floral design, best display asters, best tuberoses, best Japanese lilies and lily of the valley. This firm also re- ceived the prize for best general display. Henry Schwarz received first on be- gonias, hanging basket; second on col- lection of pot plants ; first on handsom- est lodge emblem ; first on best original design ; second on handsomest floral de- sign. Edith Kyrk received first on gladioli, carnations and roses ; second on Japanese lilies and asters. The prizes, amounting to $500, will be paid the win- ners in gold, as this is the golden jubi- lee of the association. Ernst Mack and wife are spending the month on Long Island, N. Y. Ernst has not had a vacation in a long time an4 we hope he is enjoying himself to the fullest. His greenhouses are left in charge of his son. Hardesty & Company had a lot of funeral work for Lexington, Ky., this week and Tom Hardesty went along with the designs to see that they reached their destination in good shape. William Murphy, C. C. Murphy and William S. Gear left Thursday morning for Snow Island, Mich., to be gone about a month or six weeks. E. G. Gillett and J. A. Peterson were the only representatives to the S. A. F. convention from this city. A. O. Kansas City. Stock in general has been much im- proved the past week by good rains and cooler weather. Roses have advanced a notch, bringing 4 and S cents. The change is welcome, even to the retailer who grows nothing. NOTES. A severe hail storm August 18 did much damage to the southeastern por- tion of the city. The Rock Flower Company lost about 15,000 square feet of glass. Nelson Jarrett also suffered dam- ages to the extent of $300. The Kansas City Florists' Bowling Club held its regular meeting August 22 and nine new members were added to the membership list. George E. Kessler, city landscape architect, sailed for Germany this week and will spend a month studying park systems. Mrs. T. A. Moseley has moved to more commodious quarters at 609 Min- nesota avenue. . Mrs. W. H. Humfeld and daughter are spending a few weeks in the north. Acme, Syracuse, N. Y. Wheadon & Hencle had a busy week. A window display attracted considera- ble attention. Ferns banked the window up high and in the front were flam- ing red gladioli, presenting a beautiful contrast. The firm also has a novel wedding decoration. Arches and gates are to be made of asters and immense ferns are to be vised about the room. The week has been one of the best summer weeks in months. The coun- ter trade has been better than in years. Considerable trouble is experienced in securing carnations. Some of the stores Monday were entirely cleaned out. Roses are coming in well. Architects are preparing plans for a greenhouse for Frederick R. Hazard, president of the Solvay Process Com- pany, who lives on Orchard road just outside of the city. The building will be 30x70 feet, of most up-to-date con- struction. A. J. B. Lenox, Mass. — The annual show of annuals and perennials of the Lenox Horticultural Societv was held August IS- 220 The American Florist. Aug. 26, TWENTY-FIBST YBAB. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements, on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; $1.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed only on consecutive Inser- tions, as follows— 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Space on front pages and back cover page sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net. The advertising Department of the American Flobibt is for florists, seedsmen and nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines only. Orders for less than one-hall inch space not accepted Advertisements must reach us by Monday to secure insertion in the issue of the same week. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chloago. When sending us change of address^ always send the old address at the same time. THIS ISSUE 44 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. The Washington convention 209 —The trip to Baltimore 209 — Trade organizations co-operuie 214 — Convention n tes 214 — Convent!! n bowling trophies (illus.) 214 —J. J. Beneke (portrait; 214 — Ladies bowling tournament 215 — Charles L Seybold (portrait) 315 —Statistics of tJ S floriculture 216 Chas T. Siebert's new store. Pittsburg, (illus )2'0 Peony Golden Harvest (illus.) 213 Nebraska Florists' Club picnic (illus ) 213 Chrysanthemums— Taking the buds 316 —Shipping cb^^ santhemums 3 6 Massachusetts Horticultural Society 2i6 Catalogues received 2i6 New York 217 Chicago. 217 Wreath for the Hay funeral (illus.) 217 Philadelphia 2]8 Washington 218 Baltimore 318 San Francisco 318 St. Louis 219 Boston. . 319 Cincinnati 319 Kansas City 219 Society of American Florists 220 Florists' Hail Association 320 Card of thanks 220 Meetings next wee!' 220 Easter lilies. 220 Obituary— Mrs. W. D. Rettic 220 —Arthur F Noyes 320 — Aleitander Sieele 221 — Emil (3eorge Piepgras 221 Buffalo.. 223 Seattle 222 Toronto 222 Newport, R. 1 222 Detroit 232 The seed trade 330 — Bag filling msxchinesuit 230 —San Francisco .230 — Connecticut seed crops 230 The nursery trade 233 — Cemetery superintendent's convention 233 Louisville 238 Make all heavy shipments of tender plants before the September frosts. Have you checked up the popular perennials that you need for fall plant- ing? We are advised that the Canadian trade paper will make a fresh start under new auspices. Next March we expect to see in Bos- ton, under the auspices of the Society of American Florists, the greatest horti- cultural exhibition ever held in this country. Major J. O. Kerbey, the well known journalist and author, will shortly issue a new book entitled "The Land of To- morrow," in which there is much inter- esting reference to orchids and other South American garden plants. Major Kerbey is a facile writer and judging from the advance pages which we have read, his book will be one of live inter- est to all those who are interested in the flora of the tropics. Society of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION. The Conard & Jones Company, West Grove, Pa., submit for registration Canna Uncle Sam. Orchid-flowering section; color bright red; foliage unusu- ally large; height 6 to 7 feet; flowers stand more cold than the ordinary canna. Wm. J. Stewart, Sec'y- Florists' Hail Association. At the annual meeting of the Florists' Hall Association, held August 18 in Washington, D. C, the following offi- cers were re-elected : E. G. Hill, Rich- mond, Ind., president; H. H. Ritter, Dayton, O., vice-president; J. G. Esler, Saddle River, N. J., secretary, and Al- bert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., treasurer. The directors were re-elected. Card of Thanks. Ed. American Florist:— I wish to extend through the columns of your paper my thanks and apprecia- tion to the ladies of the Society of American Florists for the beautiful token of their good will they bestowed upon me when visiting our city. Mrs. J. R. Freeman. Washington, D. C, August 20, 1905. Meetings Next Week. Baltimore, Md. — Gardeners' Club of Baltimore, Royal Arcanum building, 18 West Saratoga street, August 21, at 8 p. m. Cleveland, O. — Cleveland Florists' Club, Progress hall, 244 Detroit street, August 28, at 7 .'SO p. m. Des Moines, la. — Society of Iowa Florists, at state capitol, August 29. at 7:30 p. m. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Florists' Club, Board of Trade rooms. Pearl street, August 28. Lake Geneva, Wis. — The Lake Gene- va Gardeners' and Foremen's Associa- ■ tion, rooms of the Lake Geneva News, September 2, at 8 p. m. Manchester, Mass. — North Shore Horticultural Society, September i. Mihneapolis, Minn.— Minneapolis Flo- rists' Club, Latham's Conservatory, 83 South Tenth street, September i, at 8 p. m. Oceanic, N. J. — Monmouth County Horticultural Society, September i. San Francisco, Cal. — Pacific Coast Horticultural Society, September 2. Tarrytown, N. Y. — Tarrytown Horti- cultural Society, August 31. Easter Lilies. Ed. American Florist: — Please let me have some information on the best way to grow Easter lilies so as to be up-to-date on a commercial place. W. H. M. The first consideration in growing Lilium Harrisii is to secure good bulbs from a reliable dealer. There are several grades of bulbs offered for sale, but the 7-9 is the most useful commercially. These ought to be on hand some time in September, and early in October they should be potted in 5-inch or 6-inch pots, one bulb in a pot. The potting soil should be rich, but without manure. After the bulbs are potted they ought to be placed outdoors and covered from four to six inches with coal ashes. They are left outside until they have made roots. About the middle of December they may be brought in and placed on benches in a house having a temperature of not over 50 degrees. Great care should be exercised in watering at this stage because unless the pots are well filled with roots the plants are very likely to receive too much water. As growth progresses, gradually increase the tem- perature in the house or move them into a warmer house with a temperature up to fc degrees. By keeping them grow- ing vigorously, but not rapidly, in this way, they can be in bloom from April 10 to April 20. Give lilies plenty of light and air. Have them growing as near the glass as accommodation will permit. If it is seen that they are likely to be in bloom ahead of the desired time, a lower temperature and occasional shade will retard them. If for a special purpose it is desired to have more than one plant in a pot, two or three bulbs may be put in a 5-inch or 6-inch pot and three or more into a 7-inch or 8-inch pot. If flowers are required for the holidays the bulbs when potted ought to be placed in a cool house and the temperature increased as the growth proceeds. The potting soil should not have any manure in it, but consist chiefly of good, fibrous loam, with a lit- tle sand. Crock the pots well to be sure of good drainage. This is most import- ant in early forcing. In potting, the top of the bulb ought to be just level with the surface of the soil. When the plants are about twenty inches high they ouglit to be staked and kept neatly, but not tightly, tied. Paint the stakes green if the plants are for sale. When coming into flower they may be fed, but always water with pure water afterward. Never allow the plants to get dry, nor to be soaked with water. One condition is nearly as bad as the other. Some growers at first put the bulbs in smaller pots, then shift them into flowering pots, but I do not think there is much gained by this method, keep down aphis by fumigating fre- quently, say once a week moderately. Too much is apt to do harm. D. M. All)ert Lea, Minn. O. C. Thompson, of Farmington, has organized the Thompson Seed Company here and the authorized capital stock is placed at $75,000, of which $40,000 is to ise paid in when business is begun. The other incorporators are A. C. Wedge, Arthur W. Larson, W. A. Morin, B. N. Anderson, H. E. Skinner, R. C. Black- mer, H. C. Carlson, A. W. Massee and Ralph O. Olson, all being of Albert Lea, except Olson, who is a resident of Alden. OB ITUA RY. Mrs. W. D. Rettic. Mrs. Ida Rettic, wife of W. D. Rettic, of the firm of Treanor & Rettic, of South Bend, Ind., died August 22. The deceased was thirty-four years of age and had been an invalid for a number of years. The funeral was held August 25, at 9 a. m. Armjir F. Noyes. Arthur F. Noyes, of Bangor, Me.,' died at his home in that city August 2, death resulting from an injury received several years ago. His father was at one time engaged in the manufacture of igo5. The American Florist. 221 stoves and tinware, but established the greenhouses and nurseries which have now become an important industry in that city. The deceased is survived by three brothers and two sisters. Alexander Steele. Alexander Steele, a retired florist, died at his home in Winchester, Va., August 8, after a lingering illness, aged ninety years. He was a native of Perth- shire, Scotland, and was the confidential friend and companion of the Duke of Athol before coming to Winchester, many years ago. He leaves two sons, Robert, of Washington; Thomas, of Winchester, and three daughters. Misses Julia, Mamie and Catherine Steele, of Winchester. Emil George Piepgras. Emil George Piepgras died at Mercy hospital, Chicago, August 21. He was born in Germany, May 31, 1863, and came to America when he was about seventeen years old. For awhile he settled in Iowa, later moving to St. Louis, where he spent some time work- ing in a greenhouse. He came to Chi- cago about the year 1885 and started to work for Mons Olson, in one of Chi- cago's first wholesale flower and com- mission firms, located at 322 Wabash avenue. After nine years' employ with this firm he started in business for himself at 66 Wabash avenue, moving from there to 59 Wabash avenue. Again he moved to 21 Randolph street and later to 32 Randolph street. After clos- ing out his business at this place he was employed with Benthey & Com- pany for about three years, beginning May, 1900. From March, 1904, until the time of his final illness he was con- nected with J. B. Deamud. He bacame a naturalized American citizen January 30, 1891. About two years ago he un- derwent an operation from the effects of which he never fully recovered, al- though Bright's disease was the immed- iate cause of his death. He leaves a wife and nine children. In the death of George Piepgras, as he was familiarly known, the Chicago market loses one of its oldest commis- sion men. He was well known among the trade and enjoyed the reputation of being a good salesman and commission man and an expert designer. He will be missed among the trade and his death occasioned many expressions of sorrow. SITUATIONS, WANTS, FOR SALE. One Cent Per Word. Cash with Adv. Plant Advs. NOT admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year 1905 is entitled to a five-line Want Adv. (situations only) free, to be used at any time during the year. Situation Wanted— By a good gardener; pri- vate place preferred. Address E. D.. Box U)6. Sea Cliff, L. I., N. V. Situation Wanted— As gardener, by German .S3, married, one child. 17 years' practical experi- ence, First-class reference. Private place pre- ferred. Box 395. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— October 1 or sooner, by competent florist, as salesman in the Growers' Market, for one or more good growers. Strictly honest, sober and reliable. Address Box 402. care American Florist. Situation Wanted — By an expert gardener and florist, graduate of the Roseiidal school, Stock- holm. Sweden; 3 years in this country. Finest references. Address A. A. Arton, 1034 Seminary Ave., Chicago. Situation Wanted — As gardener and florist; thoroughly understands growing of cut flowers and all bedding plants, under glass or outdoors: four years' reference from past employer: private place preferred. Address Box 417. care American Florist, Situation Wanted — Commercial only: roses. or roses and 'mums preferred: now in charge of section in first-class Canadian establishment; age 27, single; 9 years' experience, English training, in big commercial nurseries. Critchisox, 242 Queen's Ave., London. Ont. Slluation Wanted— By German, married, smalt family; age 32; life experience in general greenhouse work: must besteady place; sober and industrious: capable of taking full charge of small place. Best of references. Southern states pre- ferred. Box 414. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Good grower, to take charge of growing for small retail place. Address Box 393, care American Florist. Help Wanted— An A No. 1 rose grower: a steady and desirable position for a good man. G. ^■A^■ BoCHOVE & Bro.. Kalamazoo, Mich. Help Wanted — A single man wlio is a No. 1 growler of roses, carnations and general stock for retail store. Good wages paid. Address Box 410, care American Florist. Help Wanted- Retail salesman and cut flower worker. Must be competent, good character and strictlv sober. Permanent place and good wages. W. H. Gulp & Co., Wichita, Kans. Help Wanted— Competent man to take full charge of established retail business: must be reliable and trustworthy: age, 25 to 35 years. Charles H. Fox, l21st and Columbia Ave., Philadelphia, Help Wanted— A good man for growing roses. carnations and bedding stock, and understands putting up; married man iireferred; one not afraid to hustle: by Oct 1; good wages. Address Box 415. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Gentleman who can take entire charge of a retail seed store. State age, whether man of family, nationality, amount of experience and former employers; salary capable of earnin,g. Address Box 416, care American Florist. Help Wanted— An experienced designer and salesman. Good salary and steady position to the right person. None but those who have been doing highest class of work need apply, Fleischman Floral Co.. 25th Street and Broadway. New York. Wanted — Hot water boiler of about six hundred square feet of radiation. Address Elson Helwig. Marion, O. Wanted to Rent— One or two greenhouses in good condition, in or around St. Louis. Mo. Box 392. care American Florist. For Sale— A two year old greenhouse business: good trade. For particulars address A. E. Herrick, Little Falls, Minn. For Sale Cheap— Good as new, a lot of 6-inch hot water gate valves. These are the very best made. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 16,57 Buckingham Place, Chicago. For Sale-$5.000 will buy 12.600 feet of glass, all heated by steam: terms to suit, with two acres of land. \ pottery for sale or rent; clay on the place. Box .399, care American Florist. For Sale — We have a number of 4 and 6-inch hot water gate valves in good condition, whicli we will sell at half price. Address The Geo. Wittbold Co.. 16.57 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Fop Sale or Rent— Between 25.000 and 30.(H)0 feet of glass, well stocked and equipped, near Chicago: only responsible parties need apply; for further particulars, address Geo. Harrer, Morton Grove. III. For Sale— A good florists' business In a Michi- gan city, established 15 years. 20.000 inhabitants. Three greenhouses, 18x70, 20x70, 18x70, also violet house 12x.50: steam heat, city water; store and living house connected. Situated in the center of the city, on main street. Sell all you can handle, and had to buy $200 to $300 worth a month from outside. Bears close investigation. Address Box 418. care American Florist. For Sale— A good florist business in a western city of60.0(K)can be purchased at a great sacrifice. Well established trade and prospects for future bright. Is worth .$1,700. but will dispose of busi- ness for .$700 cash. Ill health cause of disposition of business. Box 217. care American Florist. For Sale at a Bargain. Eloht Creenhousea, 24x142 feet; Garland iron gutter, steam heated, size of glass 16 x 18 inches: 17.0*X) square feet: built only three years; stocked with Liberty. Ivory, Bridesmaid and Chatenay. All in Al condition. Also seven room dwelling on the place. Eight miles from Chicago. Will bear close investigation. Address P, oara Amarloan Florist. FOR SALE GHEAP-Hot Bed Sash. 50 new sash 3x6 feet, cypress, (.'lazed with 12x14 double streiiKth "A" elass painted 3 coats best white lead and oil; just boupht, cost us $3.75 com- plete. Will sell this month for $2.25 apiece; 25 or more at $2.(X). Also 50 sash same size bought 2 years ago; the entire lot to any party at $1.00 apiece. Sash are easily worth double the money. Satis- faction guaranteed or money refunded. Cash, CLIFTON HILL FLORAL CO., Omaha, Nab. H. W. PIERCE, Wanted. Carnation grower, night fireman, and young man wish some experience in growing roses and carnations. Stale age, experience, salary, etc. W. K. PARTRIDGE, Cincinnati, 0. For Sale. Two Hitchings hot water boilers in good condition, one No. 16 and one No. 17. Price, $7S and $90, respect- ively. Lock Box 196, WILKES BARRe, PA. FOR SALE. Tiie Alameda Greenhouses ROSWELL, N. M. A good florists' business in a city of 8,000. Well established trade and prospects for future bright; 300 miles from any other green- house. 9-room dwelling; bam, artesian well; hydraulic ram pumps water to two large tanks; 5,000 feet of glas; ; water heat; 9 lots, 50x160 each. Have a good catalogue busi- ness. Will sell for $12,000 cash. Don't write unless you mean business. MRS. J. P. CHURCH, ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO. To Our Customers in the Western Passenger Association: We can secure you a rate of one and one- lifth fare for the round trip to Chicago for .the following dates: .August 5, August 19, .Septem- ber 2. October 2S. Tliese tickets are good return ing for about seventeen days. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO. 'wmmammimmiiiiiiiiim^ Make Your Want Known If you want to get rid of it, A want advertisemeut in the AMERICAN FLORIST will do what you want. Try it now. Back of every ad is a real want, so it pays to answer them. : : : : ; HT^Good Men are in Strong Demand. 222 The American Florist. Ajiq-. 26, Buffalo. Continued fair weather, with an occa- sional rain, have been the conditions here the past week. Trade is as good as can be expected, funeral work being the principal thing. florists' club meeting. The Florists' Club had a good meet- ing last week and transacted a lot of business which had held over during the spring rush. In the absence of President Neubeck and the vice presi- dent, the chair was occupied by W. F. Kasting. With the sultry latter part of August comes the announcement of a marriage in the business. Paul Lovas, superin- tendent of W. F. Kasting's wire and supply department, is to be married to one of Buffalo's fairest on August 21. We are very sorry to report the serious illness of Mrs. L. H. Neubeck, which for several days nearly proved fatal. J. B. Wiese, wife and daughter, have returned from their trip to the father- land much sooner than they expected. Reichert Brothers, of Pine Hill, are tearing down one house and building two new ones about 25x150 feet each. Miss Helen Scott has gone to Denver to visit her brother Philip, of the Scott Floral Company. W. J. Palmer has returned from a trip in the wilds of Muskoka, Ont. Recent visitors : L. W. Wheeler, of Vaughan's Seed Store; C. R. Ludwig, of A. N. Pierson's, Cromwell, Conn. Bison. Seattle. Trade at present is rather quiet, as all the people that can are out camping or touring in Alaska. Field grown roses and carnations are good, the demand being about equal to the supply, except on red roses, which are short. Sweet peas are a glut. J. J. Bonnell, the prin- cipal grower of field stock, is sending in some fine Brunner, with stems three to four feet long. He is building four houses, 20x120 feet, to grow roses and carnations. NOTES. Carnation planting is now taking the attention of all the growers; this has been a bad year for them in the field, the cut worms and slugs doing consid- erable damage to the young plants, cut worms especially appearing in one night and making a field of carnations look as if a herd of cows had been in the field. The Pacific Seed & Floral Com- pany has closed temporarily on account of building a new block, but expects to open again in September in the same place in a much larger store. J. G. Hopkins has sold out his florist business to Smythe, of Tacoma. Mr. Hopkins has been appointed fruit in- spector for King county. H. R. Albany, N. Y. Arthur Cowee, the well known gladio- lus specialist, of Berlin, N. Y., recently entertained a party of railroad officials, who came to his place on a special train to see his gladioli fields, now in the height of bloom. The train started from Rutland, Vt., and had on board C. A. Nimmo, general passenger agent of the Rutland railroad; A. G. Adams, treas- urer; S. S. Colton, superintendent; and a party of ladies and gentlemen. Mr. Cowee met the visitors at the station and gave them a "strawride"_ to the va- rious fields where the gladioli are in bloom. The visitors learned from the foreman, Tracy D. Taylor, that on the farm 25,000,000 bulbs are being grown and 10,000,000 are in blossom. Fifty men are now employed filling orders for flowers and bulbs. The greater portion of the large de- partment store of John G. Myers Com- pany collapsed on the morning of August 8, and thirteen persons lost their lives. The funerals of most of the victims oc- curred on the following Thursday and most of the local florists received good orders. Fred A. Danker, of Maiden Lane, received an order from the mem- bers of the firm for thirteen wreaths of large design and the best material, one for each funeral. The board of contract and supply at its last meeting awarded the contract for improvement to the park greenhouses to the Burnham-Hitchings-Pierson Com- pany of New York for $2,696. R.D. Toronto. Summer business is a little better. Good stock is scarce. Roses, with the exception of a few summer varieties, are only second grade. Carnations have practically disappeared. Outdoor flowers are plentiful. Gladioli, asters and lilies give the stores an appearance of busi- ness. The return delegates from the con- vention at Montreal are unanimous in praise for the very successful meeting and the excellent entertainment. The Canadian National exhibition will be held August 26 to to September 11. All plants and flowers in pots must be deliv- ered and arranged on the tables by i p. m. on Tuesday, August 29. Cut flowers must be arranged by noon on Tuesday, September 5. Made up floral work must be staged by I p. m. the same day. The entries are well filled and competition will be more keen than in other years. William B. Lambert has just returned from New York, where he has been purchasing supplies and other furnish- ings for the "Rosery" which will be opened in this city August 26. We experienced the worst storm of years August 15 and outdoor stock of all kinds is damaged considerably. What the wind missed the rain spoiled. An automobile is a recent possession which George Mills finds very conve- nient for hatidling his cut flowers. James Milne, shipper at J. H. Dun- lop's, has returned from a pleasant vaca- tion in the highlands. George HoUis is cutting some seedling asters, which are the best flowers on the market at present. Visitors : James Macklin, Sarnia, Ont. ; Thomas Knight, of Julius Roehrs Company, New York. H. G. D. Newport, R. I. ORDERS INCREASE. There were more orders last week than at any time thus far this season, and our florists are correspondingly happy. The visit of M. Witte, the head of the Russian delegation, August 13, who landed here for half a day from the Mayflower, added zest . to the season's entertaining. As ever, American Beauty roses lead the market ; best quality bring $6 a dozen, with a few sales of selected ones at $7; in other roses. La France, Wellesley and Kaiserin bring $3 per dozen. Gladioli bring $1 per dozen, as- ters so to 75 cents and dahlias $1 to $1.50 per dozen. Gardenias in splendid quality bring $6 per dozen and Lilium auratum $3 per dozen. Other flowers show no especial change from last week. Greens are plentiful. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING. The regular meeting of the Newport Horticultural Society took place August 16. The meeting was the largest gath- ering of the summer. Mercury hall was well filled to hear George T. Powell dis- cuss the gypsy moth and other tree-de- stroying insects. The next meeting of the society will be Wednesday evening, September 6, 1905. NEWS NOTES. Oscar Schultz, who makes a specialty of hardy stock for cutting, has already this season sold over 5,000 white phlox at 2 cents and large quantities of snap- dragon. He is now bringing in Hy- drangea paniculata grandiflora blooms at 3 cents. Ritchie's greenhouses are cutting the last of their sweet peas and their crop this season was larger than ever before, over 50,000 having been sold to the trade at a figure ranging from 20 to 50 cents per 100. Wadley & Smythe very prettily dec- orated P. F. Collier's house, "The Moorings," for an elaborate dinner par- ty August 12, and also his steam yacht Haidee for dancing and supper which followed. Leikens continues to be very busy with dinner decorations. He is making a specialty of the Wellesley rose and has the whole cut from the Waban Rose Conservatories that comes to this mar- ket. Through an error Alexander McLel- lan's name was omitted from the an- nounced committee of the Newport Horticultural Society on the float for the carnival parade. The park commission has made an ap- peal to those whose trees are infested with nests of caterpillars to destroy them by burning all such nests with a kero- sene torch. Hodgson arranged a yellow and green dinner decoration for Mrs. E. F. Hoff- man at her villa, "Armsea Hall," August 12. The premium list of the Newport County Agricultural Society's exhibition is now being distributed. X. Detroit. J. C. Goodwin, formerly superintendent af John Breitmeyer's Sons' greenhouses at Mount Clemens, has bought a part interest with W. T. Moxon, in his greenhouses on Robertson street. The firm will occupy the store lately vacated by the J. R. Hatzenbuhler feed store. Macomb street, for a downtown depot and will sell seeds and cut flowers there. MoRGANHiLL, Cal. — The Leonard Coates Nursery Company has just been incorporated to carry on business here as originators and growers of pedigreed stock. Nashville, Tenn. — Joy & Sons have secured a permit to erect a big store- house, 209 Sixth avenue north. The building will be two stories high and present a handsome appearance when completed. igo3. The American Florist. ^23 1 Don't Quess About It. You don't have to guess if you buy your flowers from us. You can be sure that they are first quah'ty goods, that they are first day's cut, and that the prices are right. We won't keep you guessing. You can be sure of our flowers when you sell them because we are sure of them when you buy them. Weiland & Risch, Leading Western Growers and Shippers of Cut Flowers, 59 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Lone Distance 'Phone Central 879. Am. Beauties— Per doz. 36 inch stems .....$3.00 30 inch stems 2.60 24 inch stems 2-00 18 iach stems 1.60 13 inch stems 1.00 Short stems 60 Roses— Per 100 Maids $ 2.00 to $ 6.00 Brides 2.00to 6.00 Killarney 4.00 to 8.00 Liberty 3.00 to 6.00 GoldenGate 3.00 to 6.00 Chatenay 3.00 to 6.00 Carnations— Fair stock 1.00 to 2.00 Miscellaneous Stock— Per 100 Valley $ 3.00 to $ 4.00 Auratum Lilies 10.00 to 12.00 Easter Lilies 10.00 to 12.00 Asters 75 to 2.00 Daisies 60 to 1.00 Gladioli , 2.00 to 4.00 Tuberoses 5.00 to 6.00 Decorative- Per 100 Feras .15 Adiantum 76 to 1.00 Sprengeii 2.60 to 4.00 Asparagus Strings 25.00 to 50.00 Galax .16 Smilax 10.00 to 12.00 Subject to change without notice. FERNS H. J. SMITH, WHOLESALE DEALER IN Hardy Cut Ferns, Fancy and Dagger, Moss, Laurel, Bouquet Evergreen, Spruce, Balsam Boughs for cemetery use and covering plants. Also Laurel and Evergreen Wreaths and Festoon- ing; ihe best in the market. Write for price in any quantity. Our stock is always the best. HINSDALE, MASS. N.Lecakes&Co. 53 W. 28th St., New York. TaL No. 1214 Madlaon Squar* Stands at Cut I Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., W. 26th Street & S4th Street Cut Flower Market. Specialties: Galax Leaves, Ferns and Lencothoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Fine and all kinds of Evergreens. Green and Bronze Galax Leaves, $1.00 per 1000. ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wishing to do business with Europe should send tor the ii Horticultural Advertiser" This Is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the Horticultural traders; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription to cover cost of postage 75o; Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." Chilwall Nurseries. LOWDHAM. Notts. England. SOIMETHINO NEW. Branches of the Huckleberry Tree — a most ele- gant decorative green. It is largely used by florists of the Pacific Coast, Washington and Oregon, in decorations The branches are flat, very thickly furnished with exceedingly lustrous, green leaves, and it seems to adapt itself to almost any position in decoration that the Wild Smilax can be used in. CALDWELL, the Woodsman, EVERGREEN. ALA. New crop Hardf Farns, now ready. Fancy, 11.25 per 1000; Dagger, Sl.OO per 1000. Decorating Evergreens at Wholesale. wild Smilax, Paimelto and Cyoaa (fresh cut). Palm Leavea, Calax, Leucolhoa, Ferna and Mosiea, Leal Mold, Orchid and Azalea Paata. EVIETTBINO IN SEASON. THE KERVAN COMPANY, 20 Want Z7lh St., NEW YORK. F2ea£e mention the A merican Flo) ist 2uhen zfriting. THOROUGHLY WATERPROOF Folding Cut Flower Boxes DESIGN lj(J.X.tl9 Corrugated Shipping Boxes. Inquire into our double cover veneer reinforced express box for heavy shipments. Quotations and samples of our numerous lines furnished upon request. I J. W. SEFTON MFB. CO., Box 15, Anderson. Ind. ! WVV WWWWWV W W W W ▼▼▼▼ WW wwvwvv w^ w w vwv^w HARDY GUT DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. We carry the finest and most complete line of Decorativa Evergreen, and Florist.' Suppliei. Our specialties are DAC- CER, 81.00 and FANCY FERNS, Al quality, «1.00 per 1000. Discount on large orders. BRILLIANT BRONZE and CREEN CALAX, 81.50 per 1000. Laurel Festooning, good and full, handmade 6o and 6a per yd. Green and Sphagnum Moss, 81.00 per bbl. Sphagnum Mon, 50o per bag; 5 bags, 83.00. Ivy Leave., 84.00 per 1000. Sprengeri, 25a and 50c per bunch. A.paragu. Plumosus, 50o per bunch or string. Leucothoe Spray., 81.00 per 100; 87.50 per 1000. We also carry a full line of Florists' Supplies such as Tin Foil, Cut Wire, Corrugated Boxes, all sizes, Folding Boxes, Ribbons, all sizes and colors. All Kinds of Letters, Wire Designs, Cycas Leaves, Etc., Etc. Out stock is of the best quality and at the most reasonable rates. Please write for our price list. Orders by mail^ telephone or telegraph will receive our most careful and prompt attention. L. D. 'Phone 2618 Main. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., 8 and 11 Province St., Boston, Mass. Please mention the American Florist when -writing. GERANIUMS NOW READY. Good Stocky Plants from 2-in. Pots. Bruanti 82 00 per 100 Centaure 2.(10 " LeCld 2.00 " Gloire de France .... 2.00 " Jean de La Brete. ... 3.00 " Jolly de Baaimeville 4.00 " Eycrof t's Surprise . . Jean Viaud 82.00 per 100 Mme. Barney 2.00 " Mme. Canovas .... 2.00 '* Mme. Charotte 2.00 " Mme. Jaulin 2.00 " Madonna. 3.00 " Mme. Landry 2 00 Mar. de Castellane. . 3 00 per 100 Miss F. Perkins 2.00 Miss Kendell 2.00 S. A. Nutt 2.00 Granville 2.00 Mrs. E. G. Hill 2.00 Queen of the West.. 2.00 We will send 1000 (60 each) of the above for $18.00, or 500 (2S each) for $10.00. Cash with order. Send for descriptive Geranium Catalogue. Let us figure on your needs for next season. 2-inch pot plants only; no cuttings. R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md; E. A. BEAVEN, Wholstals Dealer In Southern Wild Smilax And Florlal' Hardy Deoorallve Supplies, EVERGREEN, AL3. National Florists' Board of Trade, OHIcei 66 Pine StrasI, New Yark. Credit Reference Book. A subscription to our Credit List will cost you 810 a year, and It may save you 8100 the first month. Special Report.. We make a specialty of this part of our work. Collection.. We collect slow and doubtful ao- oounts. Why not go through your books at onoa and send us all the claims that are in arrears? 224 The American Florist. Auo: 26. * ASTERS... \ This is the season for Asters and we have the best the market affords \ at from 60c to $3.00 per 100. s Maman Ot\€*\\ti^'k D#1A«^ becomes a greater favorite every [ ITlalllCin l^UI^Ild ICU3t? day. Pink Cochet, $2.00 to $4.00 t per 100. White Cochet, $2.00 to $6.00 per 100. f All other seasonable Cut Flowers at Chicago Market Prices. *\ VAUGHaN & SPERRY, o.T^^°ow«««. ( 60 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. / »<*-^^«»-^^*»^ >.* Beauties, Liberties, Roses, Valley, Longif lorums, | Carnations, Asters and Green Stock \ THE PEST THE MARKET AFFORDS ST | HOLTON & HINKEL CO., wnwau^^ee st. Milwaukee, Wis. \ Without doubt the Best Equipped Wholesale House in Ihe west. X Wbol^ale power/arK^ MiLWADELBE, AUE. 23. Eoses, Beauty per doz. 1.00® 4.00 " Liberty 3.00® 8 00 " Chatenay 2.00® 6.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 5 00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 2 00® 5 00 " Perle 4.00®600 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Smllax 10.00®12.50 Asparagus sprays 3 00 " Sprengeri 2.00® 3.00 Valley 3.0C® 4.00 Adiantum 1.00 Longiflorum lilies 12.0U Gladioli 4.00® 6.00 Sweet Peas .30 Eubrum lilies 3.0C@ 400 Auratum " la.fO Asters 60® 1.60 Qalllardia 1.00 Gladioli l.OO® SCO St. Louis, Aug. 23. Roses, Beauty, long stem 1.50® 2.00 " " medium stem 1.00® 1.25 " " short stem... .35® .75 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 4.00 " Golden gates 2.00® 4.00 Carnations 50® 1.50 Smilax 10.00@15.00 , Asparagus Sprengeri 1.00® 2.00 " plumosus 25.0a®SO.oa Adiantum 76® 1.00 Fancy ferns 1 25 Gladiolus 1. CO® 2 00 Asters 50® 1.60 " Fancy 2.00® 4.00 Tuberoses 1.50® 2.0O Valley 3 00 CntonniATX, Aug. 23. Boses, Beauty, per doz 1.00® 4.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 200® 4.00 " Liberty 3.00® 6.00 " " Meteor, Golden Gate 3.00® 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 3.00 Lilyol the valley 3.00® 4.00 ^ Asparagus 60.00 Smilax 12.60@15.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri in bunohes 35c per bunch Harrisii 12.50 Gladiolus 3.00 Asters 1.00® 2.00 ' Lilium auratum 12 50@15.00 " rubrnm, short 4.00 FANCY AND DAGGER Ferns s s s s s i CKOWIi FERN CO., Millngton. Mass. \ Telegraph Office, New Salem, Mass. Long Distance Telephone Connection. J Please mention ihe A merican Florist when writing McKissick's Wholesale House 1221 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. No. I Stock Only 50c. per 1000. OJVlLr.^2^, Brilliant Bronze or Green, 75c per fOOO. Use our Laurel Festooning for your Decorations. It gives the best satisfaction of any decorative g;reen at this time of the year. Sample lot on application. We make it daily, ^fathered fresh from the woods. Hand made, full sizes, 4c, 5c and 6c per yard. Once used, always used. Branch Laurel* 35c per large bundle. Princess Pine« by the pound or made into festooning when desired. CONSIGNMENTS OF FIRST-CLASS STOCK SOLICITED. OPEN FOR BUSINESS SEPTEMBER 4. PlTTSBUKe, Aug. 23. Roses, Beauty, specials 20.00®25.00 " " extras 15.00@18.00 " " No. 1 800@1200 " " ordinary 2.00® 5.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 1.00® 500 " Perle, Chatenay 2.00® 4.00 Carnations 76® 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4,00 Smilax 12.00®15.00 Asparagus, strings 26.00®50.0fl Asparagus Sprengeri 20.00®30 00 Lilies 1500 Adiantum 76® 1.25 Asters 50® 2.00 Gladiolus 1.50® 8.0O Clbtbland, Aug. 23. Roses, Beauty, per doz 50® 3.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 6.00 " Meteor 4.00®10.00 " Kaiserin 4.00® 8.00 Oamations 1.00® 2.00 Smilax 20.00 Asparagus, strings 2o.00@S0.00 " Sprengeri 1.00® 2.00 Common ferns 1,50® 2 60 Sweetpeas .25 Asters 50® 2 00 Gladioli ).0C@, 2 00 t905- The American Florist. 225 E. H. Hunt, WnOLESALt Cut Flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." 76 Wabash Ave., ..CHICAGO Please mention the American Florist wheyi writing. E.C.AMLING THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, g MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED S WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE 8 IN CHICAGO. 32, 34, 36 RANDOLPH ST., \ CHICAGO. I L. B. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1077. 8 Please incntion the American Florist when writing, J. B. DEAMVD Wholesale Florist. 51 Wabash Ave., • - CHICAGO. Long Distance Phone, Central S153. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing D. WOOD BRANT, BUCCiesoB TO BRANT & NOE FLORAL CO. Grower of CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Brides, 3-in. pots, $3.50 per 100. Direct Shipments from Greenhouses. W. Peterson and N. 48th Aves., CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist -when ivriting. Daily Cut from 40 to 60 Growers ROSES, CARNATIONS, ORCHIDS, ASTERS, VALLEY, GREENS, Etc. Inside market quotations. Catalogue Free. Most complete line of Florists' Supplies in tte West, E. F. WINTERSON CO. Established 1894. 46-49 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Vaugiian & Sperry, Wholesale Florists» 58 and 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Whol^ale pbwer/\arKjfe (JHICASO, Aug. 23. Roses, Beauty, 30 to 86-in. stems 3.00 " " 20 to 24 " 2.00 " 15 to 18 " 1.2S@ 1.60 " " 12 " .75® 1.00 " Liberty 3.00® 6.00 " Chatenay 300® 6.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 6.00 " OoldenQate 3.00® 6.00 " Gen'l MacArthur 4.00@10.00 Killarney 2.00® 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus Plumosus, per strini; 25 to SOo " " sprays 2.00@3.00 " Sprengeri 2.00® 3 00 Galax leaves. Bronze, per 1000, $1.50 .20 Adiantum 75® 1.00 Fancy ferns.... per 1000 1.00© 1 50 Smilaz 10 00®12.50 Asters 60® 2.00 Anratum lilies per doz. $1.50 Gladioli per doz. .25® .75 J. A. BUDLONG Boses and Carnations A Specialty. 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ar. CUT FLOWERS Please mention the American Florist when writing. PETER REINBERG 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Gut Flowers LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD. Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES- Per doz. 36-inoh stems .$3.00 24-lnch stems 2.50 20-lnoh stems 2.00 15-inoh stems 1.60 12-inch stems 1.25 Short stems $ .75 to 1.00 Per 100 LIBERTY $4.00 to 6.00 MAIDS AND BRIDKS 3.00 to 6.00 UNCLE JOHN 3.00to 6.00 CARNATIONS 1.00 to 2.00 All flowersare perfectly lre.iKj»>.,ft.rt>.ifc.ft.a. .n.ft iKiit. fl-ii>^«> n.j» >.«^ft.jit.ftMI^ Bell Telephone. 324-335 Madison Sauaro. MESALC WILLIAM GHORMLEY, Daily Receiver and Shipper ol Fresh Cut Flowera. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, etc. II Tiliplionn 2200 Bnil 2201 Madlton Squara. 57 West 28fh Street, NEW YORK CITY. FORD BROS. Receivers and Shippers of Fresh Flowers 48 West 28th St. NEW YORK. Telephone 3S70-3371 Madison Sq. Please mention the A merican Florist when writingm The Only House Handling the NEW RED CARNATION To be Disseminated 1906. Also a Complete Line of Choicest Flowrers. Victory WHOLESALE FLORIST, ALEX.J.GUTTMAN, 52 Waal 29th Straat, NEW YORK. Telephones: 1664-1665 Madison Square. Rease mention the American Florist when writing. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Coogan BIdg., 6th Av«. & W. 26th St., New York. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Kvery Morning. DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISINC. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, CARNATIONS ■WIY SPECIAUTV. Conslgnmonts Sollolled. Prompt PaymsnI.. Eatabllahad 1891. ALFRED H. LAN6JAHR, 'g^'v^^V^r Telephone 3924 Madison Square. PHILF.KESSLER Wholesale Commission Florist 42 WEST 2Sth STREET, New York. Please mention the A merican Florist when Tjuriiing, Qeorge Cotsonas&Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens. Fanoy and Daggerl Ferns, Bronze and ' Green Galax. Phone 1202 Mad. Sq. Main Store, 45 W. 29:h St., NEW YORK. Consignments solicited, Prompt payments. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY, 44 W. 28ih Street, Cut Flower Excliangft New Telephone No. 798 & 799 Madison Sq. Please mention the American Florist when writing, Wbol^jale power/\arKgfe Nbw Yobk, Aug. 23. Koaes, Beauty, best 10. " " medium 3. " " eulls " Llberty,best 3. " " culls " Bride, Bridesmaid, O. Gate. . " Eaiserin, Carnot 1. Carnations " fanoy and noyeltiea Lily of the valley 1. Lilies 4 Smllaz 8 A.dlantnm Asparagus 20. Sweet peas Asters Gladioli 00@15.00 00@10.00 EO® 2.00 00®10 00 eo® 2.00 2B@ 3.00 .50® 4.00 .50® 2 00 3.00 00® 2.50 .00® 8.00 00@10.00 50® 1 35 ou@50.oa 10@ .20 25® 1.00 .50® 1.00 Thomas Young WHOLESALE FLORIST. 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. please rteniion the A merican Florist when writing. J. B. Braidwood, WHOLESALE FI HRI^T and RETAIL '^*^"^'^*' . COLORADO SPRINGS, COL. All Orders Given Prompt Attention. Original Pioneer Hous»— Established 1S7I. JAMES HART 117 W. 30tli St., NEW YORK. Wholesale and Commission ConslgnmentB solioited. Shipping orders promptly attended to. 'Phone 626 Madison. FLOWERS SHIPPED BY John I. Raynor, Are the best product of the best growers for the New York Market. ADIANTUM CROWEANUM sold here exclusivelr. 49 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. Tel. 1998 Madison Square. Walter F. Sheridan, WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephone 902 Madison Square. 39 West 2Btli St., NEW YORK. 20 Years' Experience. TeL 4878 Madison. John Seligman, WHOLESALE FLORIST 36 West 26th Street. NEW YORK. OPPOSITE N. Y. CUT FLOWER CO Everything in , Cut Flowers. Consignments from growers solicited. Prompt returns. Best prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. Receivers and Shippers of Cut Flowers. ConBlgnmenta Solioited. A. L YOUNG « C0.,^5?i'"t"'' S4 Waat 2Bth Straat, Telephone 3559 Madison Sq. NEW YORK. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Cut Roses — Amerioan Beauties and all kinds of Tea Roses at lowest piioes. Trial ordets solicited. HEUER BROS., New Castle, Ind. South Park Floral Company. Special Prices Made on Yearly Contracts. VALLEY. Ribbons and Florists* Supplies. SAMUEL S. PENNOCK, .IHL^SHl BEAUTIES, Kaiserins and Choice Asters. Store closes at 6:00 p. m. until September 16th. Saturdays at 1:00 p. m. The Philadelphia Cut flower Co. 1516 and 1518 Sansom Street, 228 The American Florist. Atig. 2b. CUT FLOWERS OR DESIGNS will be Delivered for the Trade on Wire or Mail Orders in Best Qualities and Prices. SAN FRANCISCO. TELEPHONE MAIN 1023. Sievers & Boland, FLORAL ARTISTS 33 Post Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. INDIANAPOLIS. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Ave. . INDIANAPOLIS, IND. ST. LOUIS. Fred. C. Weber, FLORIST, 4320-4328 Olive St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Established 1873. Bell. Lindell 676. DENVER. T he Park ••Floral Co. J.AVALENTINE. DENVER, COLO. Please mention the A merican Florist when •wriiinz MILWAUKEE. C. C. PoUworth Co. MILWAUKEE, WIS. """' ^t^r S?s t'" "' WISCONSIN. WASHINGTON. ShaiierF^^ 14th and Eye Sfreets, '^sXl: WASHINGTON. D. C. Please mention the A merican Florist when writings WASHINGTON. A. Gude ^ Bro. FLORISTS 1214 F Street, Washington, D. C. Please viention the A merican Florist when writing. SAVANNAH. John Wolf, FLORIST. -SAVANNAH, GA. Please mention the American Florist when writing. BUFFALO. BUFFALO, N. Y. lOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs. .g*.^.jt .a* High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana anH Canada: Please tnentionihe American Florist when writing. Sailings Week Ending September 2. Aug. 29, Ivernia, Boston-Liverpool. Aug. 29, D. Manitoba. Liverp'l-Montreal. Aug. 29, Kronprinz Wilhelm, N.Y.-Bremen. Aug. 29, Kaiser Wilh. II, Bremen-N. Y. Aug. 29, Lombariiia, Genoa-New York. Aug. 30, Merion. Liverpool-Philadelphia. Aug. 30, Teutonic, New York-Liverpool. Aug. 30, Oscar 11, N. Y.-Copenhagen. Aug. 30, Roma. Naples-New York. Aug. 30, Ryndam, N. Y. -Rotterdam. Aug. 30, Cassel, Baltimore-Bremen. Aug. 30, Sicllia, New York-Genoa. Aug. 31, Virginian, Liverpool-Montreal. Aug. 31, Parisian, New York-Glasgow. Aug. 31, Numidian. Glasgow-N. York. Aug. 31. La Touraine, New York-Havre. Aug. 31, Southwark, Liverpool-Montreal. Aug. 31, Moltke, Hamburg-New York. Aug. 31, Grosser Kurfuerst, N. Y.-Bremen. Sep. 1, Victorian. Montreal-Liverpool. Sep. 1, Celtic, New York-Liverpool. Sep. 2, Astoria, New York-Glasgow. Sep 2, Furnessia. Glasgow-New York, Sep. 2, St. Paul, New York- Southampton. Sep. 2, St. Louis. Southampton-N. York. Sep. 2, Friesland, Philadelphia-Liverpool. Sep. 2, Umbria, New York-Liverpool. Sep. 2, Etruria, Liverpool-New York. Sep. 2, La Bretagne, Havre-New York. Sep. 2, Kensington, Montreal-Liverpool. Sep. 2, Pennsylvania, N. York-Hamburg. Sep. 2, Noordam. Rotterdam-New York. Sep. 2, Konig Albert, N. York-Genoa. Sep. 2, Rhein, Bremen-New York. Sep. 2, Finland. New York-Antwerp. Sep. 2, Kroonland, Antwerp-New York. CHICAGO. P.J.HAISWIRTH Auditorium Annex, ^^ CHICAGO. Mail,^ tele^aph or telephone orders filled promptly in best style, please mention the American Florist when writing WASHINGTON. Please ineudon tJie Amci ican Florist when writing. ATLANTIC CITY. CHOICEST FLOWERS. George H. Berke FI-ORIST. {Local and Long Distance Phones. 1505 Pacific Ave., ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. It is good business policy to mention The.... AMERICAN FLORIST When you write to an advertiser. NEW YORK. LEIKENS 7 East 33rd Street, Near Waldorf-Astoria Telegraph orders from any part of the country for Boxes, Flowers or Designs for deliveries at residences or steamers faithfully filled. WASHINGTON. GEO. H. COOKE, Connecticut Avenue and L Street, WASHINGTON, D. C. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ST. PAUL. HOLI«1 & OLSON, ST. PAUL. THE LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Orders will be well cared for anywhere in Minnesota and the Dakotas. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, GALVESTON. Mrs. Chas. Eickholt, 2319 AVENUE M, OAUVESTON. TEXAS. Cut Flowers, Floral Designs, Decorations. Telephone 1087. All mail, telegraph or telephone orders promptly and artistically filled. Please mention the A merican Florist zvhen writing. OMAHA. HESS & SWOBODA, Florists, •Phone 1601 and L. 168^ OMAllA, NEB. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing SPRINGFIELD. Mark Aitken FLORIST. 378 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, WASHINGTON. Alex. B. Garden, c,a.,? Market. Washlngton, p. C. CARNATIONS, ROSES, Etc. Wholesale and Retail. Telegraph or 'Phone. Please mention the A merican Ftorist when writing. JACKSONVILLE. MILLS THE FLORIST, 36 W. Forsyth Street, JACKSONVILLE, PLA. ATLANTA. ATLANTA FLORAL CO. ^'"s^;.%r' ATLANTA, GEORGIA. /po5. The American Florist. 229 ACRATUMS $12.50 per 100 Colored Carnations, $7.50 per 1000 (iLADIOLUS $2.00 per 100 Short Beauties $3.00 per 100 A. L. Randall Company, Wholesale Florists, 19=31 Randolph St., CHICAQO Auction Sale OF STALLS OF THE BOSTON C0=0PERAT1VE FLOWER MARKET, Music Hall Place, BOSTON, MASS. AUGUST 30. 190Sat9:30 a.m. THE Boston Co-operative Flower Market has decided to open its market to the Flower Growers of the country, and the directors take pleasure in announcing their second annual sale (as above date). To any- one wishing to sell flowers in Boston we can truthfully say that we have the finest wholesale market ever opened in New England. The market is well lighted and ventilated, is centrally located both for buyers and growers. There is 14,000 feet of floor space; we have an ample (ice) storage room and parties who cannot sell in person can consign flowers to the manager or can sell them through an agent. We have a five years' lease and all our patrons have expressed their pleasure with our market, and we hope ta have a large attendance at our sale. Anyone who cannot attend the sale can have a stall bid in for him by the manager. For the Directors, WILFRED WHEELER, Clark. STRONG FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Guardian Angel. $3.00 per 100: $35.00 por 1000 Whits Cloud 4.00 per 100; S35.00 per 1000 Cash with order. FLUEGGE BROS, 2791 N.Leavittst. Chicago. Field-Grown Carnations. 1,500 Estelle, 700 Enchantress, :i50 Queen Louise. A few hundred Gov. Roosevelt and Harlowarden, f5.00 per 100; J45.00 per 1000. Fine strong plants. W. SABUNSKY, Kanton, Ohio. It Pays To tell the advertisef where you saw his advertisement. Commercial Growers, MORTON GROVE, ILL. Poehimann Bros. Company, DA^pC Chatenay, Golden Gates and Uncle John, 2i4-in., J3 50 per 100; Chatenay, Maids, Gates '■^"''*"^ and Uncle John, 3i4-in., S5.0J per 100; Liberty, "good stock" from 4-in,, $10.00 per 100. CHRYSANTHEIVIUIWIS. n2V4-in., good young stock: Kalb, Willowbrook, Robinson, T. Eaton, Bonnaffon, Monrovia, Kim- berly, Plnmeridge, Etherington, Shaw, Quito, Hanham.Coombes, Shrimpton, while they last, at 83.50 per 100. HELD GROWN CARNATIONS. NEW VARIETIES.— Emily Mileham, 3^-in., J3UOperdoz.; 120 00 per 100. Dr Enguebard and Leila Filkins at $3.00 per 100. QTFWIA 3!4-in., at $2.50 per 100; «22.50 ^ ' tVI#* per 1000. White Cloud, Chicago, Bradt, Wood, Woloott, Harlowarden. EGchantress, Flamingo, Whitney, Lawson and Estelle, at $5.00 per ICO; Prosperity and Crusader, at 16.00 per 100. PROMPT SHIPMENTS. FILLED STRICTLY IN ROTATION. Headquarters for Finest Cut Roses. Carnations and Other Cut Flowers. Aspara|{us Plumosus INanus, Cut Strlnifs and Sprays, Smitax and Spren^eri In quantity and quality. POEHLMANN BROS. COMPANY, Morton Grove, 111. 33-37 Randolph St.. CHICAGO. ILL. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. DRACAENA INDIVISA. 8, 4, &-inoh, t5.00, (10.00 and 136.00 per 100. ASPARAQliS PLUMOSUS, S-inoh, 15.00 per 100. GERANIUMS, S. A. Nntt, Castellane, John Doyle, Perkins. Single and Double, Gen. Grant, La Favorite, Mme. Salleroi, 2-in. pots, (2.50 per 100: 3-iD., $5.00 per 100. VINCA VARIEGATA, 2-inch, $2.C0 per 100. REX BEGOMIAS, nice plants, 2 and 2M-in., $5.00 per 100. CINERARIA. 2-inoh. $2.00 per 100. CHINESE PRIMROSES. 3-inch. $4 00 per 100. JERUSALEM CHERRIES, 3-incb, $3.00 per 100. BOSTON FERNS. 5-inch. 30o each. A nice lot of MADE-UP KENTIA PALMS, in 8-in. and e-in. pots, at $3.00 to $5.00 each. Splendid plants lot decoration. CASH 'VnTU OBDEB. CEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON, N. J. Please mentio^t the American Florist wliev turiting. DnCEC in The iollowing at 15 00 per 1000. nUOtOi ^-llli No iessthanSOOat this price. Catherine Mermet, Cornelia Cook, Mme. Margottln, Snowflake, White Rambler, Mary Washington, Baltimore Belle, Yellow Rambler, Pink Rambler, Per 100 Eaiserin Augusta Victoria $2.00 Pink La France. . . 2.00 Clothilde Soupert, White Niel, Mile. P. Kruger, Marie Van Boutte, Marie Guillott, Pink Maman Cochet, White Maman Cochet. Per 100 Crimson Rambler .$3.00 Bride 2.00 Bridesmaid 2.00 TERMS: Cash with order, money order or bank dralt. Will exchange for Boston or Pierson Perns. State what you have to offer. THE REESER FLORAL CO.. Urbana, Ohio. FIELD CARNATIONS nZ Nice bushy plants of Norway. Lawson, Pros- perity, Armazindy, Joost, etc., $5.00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Good stock grown on new ground. ROSES. ROSES. Per 100 1000 Brides and Maids, extra floe, 4-in ... $8 00 " strong, 3-in 3 60 $30 00 Ivory and Gates, very choice, S-in... 4.00 35.00 5-in. Asparagus Plumotus. $23.00 per 100. Strong 3-in. ^mllax, $4.01 3-in. Sprengeri, $100; 4-in., $7.00. W. H. CULLETT & SONS, • LInooln, ML Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. SPECIAL PRICES ON Smilax AND Sprengeri Per 100 Per 1000 SMILAX $1.00 JlO.OO SPRENGERI 1.25 lO.CO ROBUSTUS 2.50 DEFLEXUS 2.50 GOOD STOCK. These prices are made only for the purpose of making loom. Order now. They won't last long. ALBERT M. HERR, "-<{««»• \mmfmmfmmmfmfm Please mculion tlie A merican Florist ivhen 7vritivg. SMILAA!! Strongf, 2-mcIj, $1.50 per 100; $J2.50 per JOOO. G. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kans. Please mention the A merican Florist when writings Celestial Peppers, 4-in., $15,00 per 100 SmIlax, 2-in $ 2.60 per 100 Rex Bagonlas, 4-iii 15.00 per 100 4 Flowaring BsBonlas. 4-in 10 00 per 100 New Barrowsli Fern, 3-in 50.C0 per 100 See ad. in last issue. GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Please mention the American Florist when writings 230 The American Florist. Aug. 26, r The Seed Trade. 1 V AMERICAN SEED 11UDE ASSOCIATION. W. H. Grenell. Pierrepont Manor, N. Y., Pres.; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., First Vioe-Pres.; C. E. Kendell, Cleveland, O., Seo'y and Treas. Twenty-fourth annual convention at San Jose, Cal., 1906. J Visited Chicago: H. R. Basseler, Chauncey Coy, Gray Coy, of Waterloo, Neb. Red Top grass seed is reported from twenty-five to thirty-five per cent short crop, owing to reduced acreage and light stand. Fred S Petekson, who has been with Wm. Elliott & Son, New York, is now with Mandeville & King, Rochester, N. Y. Minneapolis, Minn. — The Minnesota Seed Company, of New Ulm, has been incorporated, capital, $50,000; incorpo- rators, Fred Meier, Sleepy Eye; J. L. Schoch, Ferdinand Crone, Jacob Kloss- ner, Jr., Conrad H. Dirks, New Ulm. The Cleveland Seed Company's main office will be at Avon, N. Y., on and after August 22, and the Rochester office will be . discontinued. The ware- house and growing of peas will be con- tinued at Picton, Ont., and also the man- ufacturing of split peas at Cape Vincent, N. Y. A. H. Goodwin returned from Stur- geon Bay, Wis., August 22. He reports that the pea crop in Wisconsin will not be up to the average this season owing to the great amount of early rain. In many instances peas planted in low lands were drowned out. The new crop looks in fair condition. The seed bureau of the United States Department of Agriculture plan of mak- ing one test when seeds are bought and a second several months later after seeds are at destination, and reserving the right to reject at that time and place, does not meet with the approval of all sellers and is certainly out of line with the customs of the seed trade. It is expected that this season's bean crop in Michigan will be the best in three years. In the northeastern sec- tion, around Alpena, the crop is very good; in the Charlevoix section to the northwest it is not up to the average, while in the central part of the state the crop is reported good. The pods look fine and indications are for a heavy crop. We are advised that W. W. Barnard & Company and the Goodwin, Harries Company, both of Chicago, have con- solidated under the title of The W. W. Barnard Company. W. W. Barnard is president and treasurer of the new or- ganization, A. H. Goodwin, vice-presi- dent, and Arnold Ringier, secretary. The consolidation was effected July I, and the incorporation papers were re- ceived early this month. The firm is in- corporated for $100,000. Bag Filling Machine Suit. Judge Hazel in the Circuit Court for western New York handed down a deci- sion August 12 in favor of the Brown Bag Filling Machine Company, of Fitchburg, Mass., sustaining their pat- ents for bag filling machines and grant- ing a permanent injunction against the infringing parties. San Francisco. The Charles H. Lilly Company has secured the services of J. E. McGowan in their seed and mail order department. Mr. McGowan has been identified with the northwest seed business for fifteen years, having been with E. J. Bowen and other well-known firms. The latest reports are that Luther Burbank has some remarkable results from his potato crosses. He has over one thousand hybrids engaging his atten- tion at present. Connecticut Seed Crops. One of our correspondents writes as follows, August 10: "Weather condi- tions have been quite favorable to grow- ing crops of most varieties of seed ; tur- nip, kale and rutabaga are already har- vested, and with the decreased acreage they show a satisfactory yield. Beet and onion will be ready to harvest in about ten days now. A very heavy thun- der storm about two weeks ago knocked down the onion stalks badly, but no blight has appeared as yet. There is still time, however, during the remaining ten days for injury by blight, but nothing has appeared either in stalk or head blight up to date. With the decreased acreage of onion a fairly good yield can be counted on, which, while the quantity will be comparatively small throughout the state, indications point to a good strong demand and at increased prices, as there seems to be still certain buyers who will pay the prices for select Con- necticut grown stock. Sweet corn has grown nicely, and if frosts hold off to the usual date, a good crop should be counted on." H. N. Bruns ^ytl I ffV FINEST COLD Y>%L.LC I STORAGE PIPS. 1409-11 W.Madison St.. CHICAGO. MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUMBIA, ilLASlin, BOHEMin DMUSHROOM =SPAWN = Fresh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM & SPAWN CO. 91 r CHEP/IICAL BLDG. ST. LOUIS, MO. GIANT CYCI-AIVIEri SEED. New stock, just received from Europe. Finest quality mixed, 55o per 100: S4.50 per ICOO, prepaid. Primula^ quality guaranteed ; Foibesi, fine, 2-iii. , 2g. Obconica Grandlllora« finest fringed Alba and Rosea, 3-in., 3c. New lot ready soon. Cash. "Oh! what handsome Pansios and such large onesl" Do your customers say that? This firm knows what they are doing. Their orders came to us for 20,000. simply because we gave them quality last year, and we will do better still this one. Quality counts, and you had better write us about the Pansies; the same with our Quality Double Hollyhooks. BYER FLORAL CO., Shlppenaburg. Pa. New Crop. Pansy Seed The J e n n I n gs St ra In of finest American grown Pansy Seed now ready. Saved from finest selected stock. Large flowering and fancy colors in great variety. By mail, 1 oz. , $5.00; 3 oz., 312 00; 1 pkg., SOOO seeds, $1.00; 1 lb. prices on application. Plants ready in September. Gash with order. Ci Bi JENNINUO) SOIITHPORT. CONN. OBOWBB OF THE TINEBT PAKSIE8. Fiease mention the American Florist when writing. fc-O ^^ «» ^^ »»•* PEAS and other SEEDS! When you are buying on this ff side kindly ask for samples \ and prices. t W. W. JOHNSON & SON, Ltd., ( Boston, ENGLAND. f Please mention the A merican Florist "when writing. CYCLAMEN SEED. New Colors in Cyclamen. HUGH LOW & CO. have now seed of their grand new variety, "tow's Salmon." the finest new thing introduced in recent years, as well as their old well-known varieties of "Gliianteani.** also seed of Schlzanthus Wlsetonensls. GET QUOTATIONS FROM HEADQUARTERS. The House for Roses, Figs, Vines, Heaths, Palms, etc. Bush Hill Park, Middlesex, England Please mention the American Florist when writing. rreesia Bulbs CALIFORNIA GROWN. Choice, hi to ^-inoh., per 100, 65c; per 1000, {5.00; SOOO for $22.50. First Quality, % to H-inoh, per 100. 45a: per 1000, S3.00; 5C0O for 814.00. PURE WHITE Flowered BERMUDA GROWN. Mammoth. Vi to ;£-inch, per 100, $1.00; per 1000, S9. 00; 5000 lor $12.00. Choice: % to W-inch, per 100, 85o; per lOOO, $5.00; 6C0O for $28.50. Samples Mailed on Application. VAUGHAN*S SEED STORE CHICAGO: NEW YORK: 84>86 Randolph St. 1 4 Barclay St. W. W. BARN4RD. Pres. and Treas. A. H. GOODWIN, Vlce.Pres. ARNOLD RINGIER. Secretary. The W. W. Barnard Co. Beg to announce that they have taken over the business of 161-163 E. Kinzie St., CHICAGO, ILL. And also the business of THE GOODWIN-HARRIES CO. W. W. BARNARD 5 CO. Seeds Bulbs, Florists' SuppUes, Onion Wholesale Growers of Peas, Beans, Com, Etc Sets, Green and Holly, Etc. Importers a Jobbers of Garden S Field Seeds' Lardelv Increased facilities In all departments. jgo5. The American Florist. 231 Vaughan's Pansies NEW CROP SEED IS NOW ARRIVING. Vaughan's Giant Named Varieties: ARE BEST BY TEST.... 10 PER CENT SPECIAL Cash Discount On orders over $3.00 tor Flower Seeds it the cash is enclosed lO Per Cent. Trade Pkt. i 07 D; Giant White, very large, with violet eye ■ $0.10 S0.20 $1.20' Aurora, pure white with- out blotches -. .ill :m i.:-»i Adonis, liffht blue with ^ a white center, very tine .10 .40 1..S(I ^ " Auricula Colors, me- 10 7(J 1 25 ^1 " Black. large, true black 10 .20 1,25 ^^ " Beaconsfield. upper ^R petals light lavender. ^g lower ones deep rich ^p purple, almost black .10 .20 1.20 pf * Bronze, rich shades- ■ 10 m w '* Freya, deep purple vio- let, with a white margin .10 .?t) i,;-io ^Hv " Mme. Perret. lovely ^ shades of pink and rose '0 .10 ■>m '■^ ^ " President Carnot. fine ^ blotched white 10 :>s 1 ftO ^ " President McKtnley. ^ fine blotched yellow — .10 .zs 2.(H1 p " Pink, lovely shades of pink, same as Hydrangea ,10 :>5 ?.m Purple, very large, rich deep purple .10 3) 120 Violet Blue, a very pleasing shade; .10 .20 1.20 Striped, mahogany. striped, and flaked white .10 .20 1.20 Parisian Striped, stripes are broader and louder than the preceding, a ^0 1 30 Purple KiniE, a good new sort : .... .10 .25 l.bO oz. .25 .25 Oy.. 1.50 1..50 .20 1.25 .20 .35 1.25 2.00 .45 3.00 Trade Pkt. 5 Giant Diana, cream color 10 " " Blood red . .10 Emperor William, dark navy-blue 10 Yellow, immense flowers with dark eye. 4 oz..$4.25. .10 Cassier, 3 spotted 15 5 spotted, an Al strain .25 Giant Rosy Morn. The color of this is a bright purplish crimson margined with a clear white edge. In early spring the color is very deep and rich; as the weather grows warmer the color gradually turns a pleasing rosy car- mine and the silver edge becomes wider. Trade pkt.. 25c: 'A oz.. $1.00. Giant Bridesmaid. The flowers of this new variety are very large and of fine form. Its .ground color is a Rosy White, rivaling in delicacy and beauty with the finest Apple- blossom. Trade Pkt.. 25c; )4oz„50c: Oz., $3.75. Giant Psyche. Each flower is elegantly curled and undulated and in every respect a beauty in form and color. The characteris- tic five velvety violet blotches or eyes are surrounded by a broad white edge. Trade Pkt., 50c; % oz.,S0c; Oz.,$5.00. Giant Pretiosa. The flowers are similar to those of the Masterpiece Pansy. Each petal is marked with a very large blotch of deep violet color, these blotches are surrounded by a brilliant crimson rose background mar gined with a pure white edge. Trade Pkt. (250 seeds), 25c. Special iVIixtures : V4UGH4N-S INTERN4TIOINAL PANSIES-The Worlds' Best. This is a combination of as many separate colors, types, blendings and unique kinds as can be found in the world. It Is the best ifeneral mixture in existence and is most widely known and popular. Price per Oz., $10.00- Y« oz $5.00; Jb oz.. $1.-50: trade pkt., 50c. VAUGHAN'S "GIANT PANSY MIXTURE." This mi.xture includes the richest reds, coppers and bronzes, together with the most delicate rose and pink shadings, all the distinct colors of Trimardeau. the splendid Gas- sier strain with its delicate veinings. We have spared no expense to secure the newest, richest and finest sorts. Price. H lb., $14.00; Oz., ,$4.00: H oz.. 60c; trade pkt.. 25c. VAUGHAN'S PREMIUM PANSIES MIXED. Embraces all the varieties of the Fancy German Sorts. Per pkt.. 25c; i'8 0z.,SOc: H oz.. $3.00; oz., $5.50. MASTERPIECE— NEW GIANT CURLED. This strain comes nearer to "Double Pansies" than anything ever introduced under that name. In reality the number of petals is the same as that in other Pansy flowers, but they are crimped and curled in such a fashion that theflowers appear double. The flowers are of enormous size, often 3 inches across, and the color varia- tions and combinations are odd and striking. Trade pkt., 50c: Vs oz., 75c: Hoz., $1.35; Oz.,$5.00. CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING PANSIES. "Choice mixed," pkt. 10c: H oz., 30c: oz.. 75c: 4 oz., $2.50. VAUGHAN'S "ELITE" MIXTURE. This is not a complete mixture like our International: it does not contain any pure white, yellow or any self colors, nor any other of the well known kinds. It is comprised of the cream of four Pansy specialists' choicest and most expensive mixtures and such new and novel kinds as listed above. Trade pkt., 50c: H oz., $1.00. NEW ORCHID-FLOWERED PANSIES. A most interesting type of Pansies of the Giant Flowered Class, containing a mixture of the most surprising novel, unique and beautiful color combinations. The upper petals are upright and sort of plaited, which gives the flowers their resemblance to orchids. The colors range in the terra cotta shadings as well as in the flesh orange, rose, pink and lilac. Trade Pkt. (250 seeds). 25c. IMPROVED GERMAN MIXTURE. This is a mixture of three strain? from different German growers, and is made up mostly of separate colors, with a sufficiently large percentage of white and yellow. Per large pkt., 10c: ii oz., 20c; M oz., 30c; oz.,$1.00. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 84 and 86 Randoipii Street, CHICAGO. 14 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. MUSHROOM SPAWN. |^^^"^W Frequent importations f_^!^!l5^^ from England. Always ■H_^^| fresh and lively. J.^J. STYER, Concordville, Pa. f: Mushroom Spawn .X'j.at.on. FERTILE. PRODUCTIVE. Eniillsh in bricks, per 100 lbs., $6.00 f. 0. b. New York; $6.50 t. o. b. Chicago. Write for prices on quantity, VXUGHXN'S SEED STORE 84-86 Randolph St., 14 Barclay St., CHICAGO. NEW YORK. ^b"Jv~.nc mushroom spawn ""'^''-'^' You Can Ge'. W« Grow Mushrooms. We are headquarters for "PURE CULTURE" SPAWN and importers of ENGLISH MUSHROOiW SPAWN. Write us and we will send you free of charge valuable ioformation on the subject Frash Supply ol Spawn Evary Month. KNUD GUNDESTBUF & CO., «>273 Iw3ul(ee Ave. iwxxj»xxicoon, Holland. Please mentioji the Atnerican Florist whenwriting, PEONIES LILIES. Hardy Sorts, about 40,U00 bulbs. GLADIOLI, in fine named and unnamed sorts. DAHLIAS. Rlchardias. Madeira Vines. SUGAR MAPLES. 6 inches to 10 feet 100 000. CATALPA speolosa seedlings. BLACK LO- CUST seedlings. List in season. E. Y. TEAS, Cenlerville, Ind. Please 7nention the American Florist when ivriting, PEONIES. Wholesale and retail catalogues ready for dis- tribution. Sent free on application. All stock guaranteed true to oame. Send your orders in early to be assured of a good collection for fall planting. PETERSON NURSERY, 503 W. Peterson Ave.. CHIC tGO. Please ynention the A merican Florist when writing. PAEON IAS. PerlOO White, generally called Queen Victoria $ 9.00 Feativa Maxima 30.00 Fragrans, the bloom producer 6.00 For 1000 rates and other varieties, write GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. 200 Choicest Varieties. Larffe Stock. igos- The American Florist. 233 Wm. P. Craig Lll^SSlJ.f.".'! Plants, Bulbs and Seeds. 130S Filbert Street PHItADELPHIA. TheStorrs&HarrisonCo. PAINESVILLE NURSERIES. CATALOGUES AND PRICE LISTS FREE ON APPLICATION PAINESVILLE, OHIO. CHOICE ROSE STOCK From 2H Q'lid SM-inch pots. Killarneys, Brides. Bridesmaids. Write for prices. JOHN YOUNG gJJ^;'o*R^'a#^: Telephone, 4463 Madison. Baby Rambler Tha Always In Bloom Roae. 2H-in., $3.00 per doz., 812.50 per 100, SIOO.OO per 1000; 3-in., S3.C0 per doz., $20.00 per 100. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Jacs Smits, Ltd. Xfali^-I^- (BBAHOH AT BOBKOOP.) Wholesale Growers of grnlm'^sTtli nursery stock, pot- grown forcing plants. Lilacs a specialty. Berlin and Hamburg Valley— the best quality. Catalogue free on demand. When In Europe please inspect our nurseries. HAARDEN-BUSSUM, naar Amsterdam, is anr R. R. Ospol. Please fuention (he A merican Florist when writings DAHLIAS! ONE HUNDRED and THIRTY ACRES. Roots and Bloom in any quantity. L K. PEACOCK, Inc., Atco, N. J. LTD. THE Tottenham Nurseries, Established 1872. A. M. C. VAN DER ELST, Managing Director. Dedemsvaart, (Holland.) Headquarters for Hardy Perennials famong which are the latest and choicest) 13 acres devoted lor growing this line as Anemone, Aster, Campanula, Delphinium, Funkia, Hemerocallis, Hepatica, IncarviUea, Iris, Peonies, Phlox decus- sata and sufruticosa, Primula, Pyrethrum, Tritoma, Hardy Heath, Hardy Ferns. Also 6 acres Daffodils, 12 acres Conifers, especially young choice varieties to be grown on), 3 acres Rhododendrons (also the best American and Alpine varieties), 2 acres Hydrangeas. We make it a point to grov^ all latest novelties in these lines. Ask for catalogue. Please viention the A merican Florist when writing. T^E6 Prnlt Trees, Small Fmlta,OniBmental Trees, Sverereens Bud Shrnbs, Hhade Trees, Hardy Boses, Hardy Plant., Climbers, etc The most complete collections In this countrr. Gold Medal— Paris— Pan-American— St. Louis. 102 prizes New Torlc State Fair, 1904. Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue FREE on Request. ELLWANGER & BARRY Ht. Hope Nunerlu, Rochester, TH, T. Drawer lou T Eitabllshed 6& Teftn. Please mention t lie American Florist when meriting. 60,000 GRAFTED ROSES For Forcing EXTRA FINE HEALTHY PLANTS. FREE FROM MILDEW. BRIDES. BRIDESMAIDS, GOLDEN GATES, KAISERINS, SVa-inchpots, $tS.00per 100; per 1000 $145.00 20,000 OWN ROOT ROSES Sunrise, 3-in. pots, per 100 $9.00 Brides, Bridesmaids, Kaiserins, 3-in. pots, per 100 7.00 J, L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa,^ Piease mention the American Florist when writing. C. R. HILLS, Grand Rapids, Mich. Per 100 Primroses, all varieties, 2%,-in $2.00 Cinerarias, 2V4-in 2.00 Christmas Peppers, 2%-in,.$2.0C; 3-in... 3.50 Per 100 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 3-in $5.00 Forget-me-nots, field clumps 4.00 Smilax, 214-in 1.50 IF IT COMES FROM HILLS^ IT^S ALL RIGHT. Please mention the American Florist when writing Paeonias Choice named, in all classes, earliest to latest. Wtite for list. Narcissi Choice Double White, perfectly hardy, flagrant, unfailing bloomers. Fine for decoration. 50,000 to close. No rea- sonable offer refused. F. A. BALLER, moomington, HI. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Le Journal des Roses. Organ of the French Rosarlans. Published at Paris. Once a month with colored piates. Subscription S2.70 per Year. Sample Copies Free. ""r^Vil^'^s"" JOURNAL DES ROSES a SUISNES, Brie, Grisv-Suisnes. (Seine et Marne), FRANCE- P ORIENTAL OPPIES EONIES $10.00 Per 100. Two Grand Varieties, , white $10.00 per 100 L'Eclantante, deep rose 6 00 per 100 Elijah A. Wood, WEST NEWTON, MASS. PEONIES 100 CHOICE NAMED VADIETIES. The most complete list in the United States of the best aud newest Peonies at nr'ces that cannot fail to interest the buyer. Calalogue mailed free. CURRIE BROS. CO. Seedsmen and Florists, MILWAUKEE, WIS. ROSES Fine large plants in 3-iD. pots, justrigiit for late benching. BRIDE, BRIDESMAID, IVORY. $3.00 per 100; 145 CO per 1000. These plants were propagated from healthy grafted stoclc. No ciub root. CARNATIONS— Prosperity and Joost, fine fleli;- gronn plants, S4.00 per 100; 135.00 per 1000. VIOLETS— Imperial and Princess of Wales, nice fleld-grown plants, 84.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 ^^ Satisfaction guaranteed. BAUR FLORAL CO., Erie, Pa. ft' ROSES, FERNS OF ALL KINDS, Cinerarias, Chinese Primroses and Cyclamen See KUHL'S AD. in first August number. Write him at PEKIN, ILL. You will not regret it. Please mention the A tnci ican Ftorist when writing. PORTO RICO Drac, term. GROTONS. 50.000 3V4-in, field-grown, nir-e colored, stroQir plants, October and November, ready to ship. "Write for prices. Please order now, not later. E. MEIER, Rio Piedras, Porto Rico Please mention the American Florist when writing. Established 1876. 30th year. The Sarcoxie Nurseries, J. B, WILD & BROS. SARCOXIE, MO. ORNAMENTALTREES.SIirubbery. Roses. Peonies, FRUIT TREES, Nut Trees. Everything in the fruit line. Send for our Fall, 1905, and Sptiog, 1906, wholesale and re- tail price list. Gold medal, World's Fair, on ornamentals. Silver medal on exhibit of fruit. Palms, Orchids, Bay Trees, etc. JULIUS ROEHRS CO,, Rutherford, N, J. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Cottage Gardens Co. Inc. QUEENS, LONG ISLAND, N. Y. SPECIALISTS: PEONIES, CARNATIONS AND SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK. 234 The American Florist. Aug. 26, CaliMaCallas ARE READY. >|(k Grown for ui by Experienced Florilts.dQg only when well ripened and cured in the . shade. They are as free f(^, from disease as possible. n, ^ Sizes and Prices tor fk^S^i Fall delivery. Healthy l^»ii Bulbs up to Grade. Diameter. Per 100 ^S^^' IJftolH-inch S5.00 ^^^'' lHto2-inoh 7.00 YS^j Vaughan's Seed Store, 84-86 Randolph St., Chicago. 14 Barclay St., New York. Please mention the Aynerican Florist when -writing, Ludvig Mosbaek ONARGA, ILL. 30,000 Asparagus rirsren^'ls?."^ 4-inch, $10.00; 3-inch, $5.00; 2%-inch, $2.50; seedlings, $1.00 per 100. ranSlcS International, Strong, bushy plants, $l.SO and $1.00 per 100. Seedlings ready, strong, 1000, $4.00; 100, 50c. Seed of same, i-oz. $1.00; oz. $7.00, mixed. Giant vars. mixed, ^-oz. 65c; 02. $4. Bedding plants. Ferns and Hardy Perennials. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Grown Carnation Plants Extra Fine Stock, Per 100 Per 1000 Queen Louise. $5.00 $40.00 Enchantress S-OO 40.00 Harlowarden 3 50 30.00 Nelson Fisher 800 70.00 Harry Fenn 3.50 30,00 Crusader 5.00 40.00 Cash with order please. Holton & Hunkel Co. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Mease mention ike A merican Florist when wrttinz* FOR SALE. Per 100 1000 500 Nelson S6.00 1000 Queen Louise 5.0O S45.00 2000 Murphy's White 4.0O 40.00 600 Flora Hill 5 00 460 Prosperity 5 00 800 Ethel Crocker 3.00 3000 Francis Joost 40.00 READY AUGUST 15. 1025 South Cameron St., HARRISBURG, PA The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE t2.00 per doz.: tl2.00 per 100: tlOO.OO per ICOO. Dissemination 1906. Wonderlully productive. INDHIUraLIS FLOWER t PUNT CO., I indlanipolls, JOHN HMtTJE S Ind. GERANIIMS K - Three acres planted for atook; looted outtings in any quantity after September 1. I will guarantee tbem to reaoh you in good growing conditioa, and would like to book your order now. Send for list, ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa. Carnations Fine, Healthy, ■ Field-Grown Plants. I Per 100 Per 1000 LAWSON $5.00 $50.00 NELSON 5.00 40.00 MORNING GLORY S-OO 40.00 GUARDIAN ANGEL 5.00 40.00 Per 100 Per lOOO CRUSADER S.OO 40.00 QUEEN LOUISE 500 40.00 | FLORA HILL 5.00 40.00 3V2-I N C H POTS Per 1 00 Per 1 000 La Detroit % 6.00 $50.00 Rosalind Orr Englisli 2500 200.00 Max von Herresdorfer 5 00 40.00 Ideal 5.00 40.00 3-INCH POTS: Bridesmaid 4.00 35.00 2V2-INCH POTS: Per 100 Per 1000 Wm. Asl(ew $ 5.00 $40.00 Sunrise 4.00 35.00 Uncle John 3.00 25.00 Bridesmaid 2.50 20.00 SPRENGERI, 31/2-in 5.00 45.00 PLUMOSUS, 3y2-in 7.00 60.00 ILL plants sold under the express condition that if not satlsfactlory they * are to be returned immediately when money will be relunded. .Peter Reinberg l:'HicAoo:r..j Hannah Hobart THE PRIDE or CALIFORNIA. THE GRANDEST OF PINK CARNATIONS. A shade deeper in color than Lawson blooms, four to four and one-half inches across, full and regular. Stems long and strong. Does not burst the calyx. Growth free and easy. A prolific bloomer. Its flowers wholesale for a higher price than any other carnation in the San Piancisoo market. (See illustration and full description in Amebic&n Florist of July 1, 1905 Orders for rooted outtines booked now and filled in rotation beginning Jan. 1, 1906, at $3.(10 per 18; $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000. JOHN H. SIEVERS & CO., 1251 Chestnut St., San Francisco, Cal. FIELD CROWN SINGLE Violet Plants. Princess of Wales and Dorsett, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Carnation Plants FIELD 6R0WN Morning Glory $45.00 per 1000 Glacier 45.CO per 1000 Peru 35.00 per 1000 ELI GROSS, Grand Rapids, Miclt. Fine Stock in 3-inch, Marie Louise. Imperial and Prince of Wales, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Surplus 'Mum. Stock in 3, 2!4 and 3-lnch, at $2.00 per 100, any of it. 600 White Ivory, 100 Pink Ivory, 150 Timothy Eaton, 75 Pacific, 65 White BonnaSon. Crabb & Hunter, Grand Rapids, Micli. Field Grown VIOLETS. Strong, healthy plants of Lady Campbell and California, No. 1, $2.50 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. No. 2, good plants. $1.50 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. Packed free of charge to carry safely. Address CHARLES BLACK, Higlitstown, N.J. ^k^k^^^^ ^k^k^fe.^ ^^^k^^^k ^k^k^k^k ^h^^^^^^ ^k^h^^^k^b^k MY MARYLAND PURE WHITE. JESSICA RED AND WHIT VARIEGATED. Two Great Carnations for 1906, $2.50 per dozen; $12.00 per 100; $100.00 per 1000. T Are you shrewd in business? Yes? J then write us immediately concerning ♦ these two grand carnations. I The E. Q. ffllL CO., Richmond, Ind. The H. Weher & Sons Co. Oakland, Md. igo5. The American Florist. 235 Killarney Plants FOR 1906 Richmond Plants TI7E will propagate on orders any number of above varieties for ^^ ensuing season. Have the largest stock of Killarney in America, The price will be $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000, from 2j4-inch pots, and guaranteed fine plants, but must have the orders early, as we are not in the plant trade. To ensure permanency of order we want a deposit of 20 per cent of value with order, same will be credited on bill at delivery of plants. Correspondence solicited. BENJAMIN DGRRANCE, DORRANCETON, PA. CARNATIONS Field Plants, Clean and Healthy. Boston Market (best white), Glacier (standard white), Mrs. Lawson, Gov. Woloott, Indianapolis, Estelle, $4.00 per 100; S40.00 per 1000. ASPARAGUS SPRENCERI SEEDLINGS, ex- tra strong eOo per lOO; $5.00 per 1000. CASH. The W. T. BUCKLEY CO., SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. CARNATIONS 7,000 Boston Market, white . J50.00 per 1000 Queen Louise. 40 00 per 1000 500 Prosperity 5.00 per 100 These are fine large plants, free from disease. Can be returned if not as represented, and money will be refunded. Gash with order or G. O. D. E. C. MARSHALL, Kennett Square, Pa. Please mcntiott the Avterican Florist wheii writing. Carnations. Prosperity and Norway, extra fine, $4.00 per 100; last April cutting, medium size, $4.00 per iCO. THOS. SALVESON, Petersburg. III. please 7?7cntiort the A tnerican F.orist when writing. FIELD GROWN Per 100 Queen Louise $5.C0 Mora Hill 5 00 Got. Woloott 5.00 Crane 5.00 Sstelle 5.00 Carnations. THE LORRAINE BEGONIAS. We have an elegant stock of vigorous young plants in con- dition for immediate shipment. BEGONIA LORRAINE Original Type. 2!i-inch pots, $2.00 per doz.; 116.00 per 100: SMO.OO per 1000. 3 inch pots, $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100: $200.00 per lOOO. Light Pink Lorraine. 2M-inoh pots, $2-00 per do: tl5.au per 100: $140.00 per lOOO. Sinoh pots, $3 50 per doz.: $35.00 per 100: $200.00 per 1000. New White Lorraine TURNFORP HALL. An improvement on Galedo- nia the pink tinge on the white petals being very pleasing; sure to become a favorite. 3 inch pots, 30c each: $3.25 per doz; $25.00 per 100. doz.; Per 100 Enchantress $7.00 Lawson 5 00 Morning Glory 4 00 G. Lord 400 Prosperity 5.00 CENTRAL GREENHOUSES, Sandusky, Ohio. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS White. Oneen Louise... The Queen Boston Market. . Per 100 .$5 00 . 6 00 . 6.00 1000 $45 00 55.00 55.00 S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I. FIELD- GROWN CARNATIONS Indianapolis. Floriana. Moonlliiht. Peru and Queen Louise. $3.00 per lOO. field-Crown smilax, $2.00 per hundred. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. i. DBEEB, 714 Chestnut St. Philadelphia, Pa. 'n Carnations! riNE HEALTHY PLANTS. | \. New commercial Queen Loulse, Florlana, Portia, | )0 per dozen; $15.00 Moming Olofy, Palmer, Eldorado, f Scott, Dorothy, Mermaid. Price i go, $10.00 per 100. $5.00 per 100. I HENBY A, DBEEB, 7i4Chest»«tst. Philadelphia, Pa. ■ '^^^ >^*^ >^>K '« \ FIELD- m ^ , t GROWN V>( I riNE ^ per 100 CRISIS* New commercial scarlet, $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 riamingo, $10.00 per 100. { J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. SMALL FERNS, for fern dishes 2M,-inch pots, $3.00 per lOOj f2S.OO per 1000 Primula Chinensis 2%-inch pots, $3.00 per lOO; $25.00 per tOOO " Obconica,grandiflora, rosea and fimbriata,2Vi-inch pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 " Forbesi ?i^-inch pots, $2.50 per 100 Celestial Peppers 2V2-inch pots, $3.00 per lOO; $25.00 per lOOO SMILAX 214-inch pots, $2.00 per 100 All the above mentioned stock are strong plants ready for a shift. Cash with order. GARFIELD PARK FLOWER COmioV '"" "Frrn-K-SS^hWr-r"*^" 236 The American Florist. Aug. 26, » II 'W i ^C^^^vpi ^i^ HMH^(|?^M^3'^^H •'^ '^ife-'ilV*'- j^^^l '"^Pi^ * ' ^"' » 9| ■■y.- 'f ' I w THE NEW BEGONIA "TEMPIINII. BEGONIA "Templinii" A Variety of MARVELOUS BEAUTY. THIS magnificent Begonia is a novelty of sterling worth and is destined to become the most popular Begonia ever introduced. As a bedder or decorative plant for house culture it is without a peer. We will be ready to take orders and will deliver plants September 15, 1905. The Templin Co. JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. GROWER OF Kentia Belmoreana ""Kentia Forsteriana BOSTON FERNS PALMS. DRACAENAS, GERANIUMS, CO- LEUS, and general bedding stock in large quan- tities. Write for prices. Cash or satisfactory references. Li H I lOSIBr CStfltB ) PORCH^ESTER. MASS. CYCLAMEN SPLENDENSGIGANTEUM HYBRIDS. Fineststrain in the woild, in five true colors, including the frineed varieties. Strong, well grown stock, from 8H-in. pots, $5.00 per 100, «45.0a per ICOO; from3-in. pots, S7 00 per 100: from 3H-ln. pot. $12.00 per 100; from 4-in. pot, SI5 00 per ICO. Satisfactien guar- anteed. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Queen Louise and Prosperity Fine fleld grown plants at $5.00 per 100 and $40.00 per 1000. from 2- in pots, ready for imme diate handling, at $fj.00 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. RED SPORT .Siiti A. B. DAVIS & SON gyR"g^rLv?Llt'v^ FIELD=GROWN CARNATIONS 1,700 Floriana, 225 Flamingo, 250 Harloward«n, 200 Prosperity, 100 Daiieim, at $60.00 per 1000. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J. Jerusalem Cherries. We have a surplus of about Ten Thousand JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Ttie e plants are pot grown and are in excellent condition, being very bjshy. They are now ready for a shift and will make much better plants than those lifted from the ground in the fall. For a limited time we will offer these at $6.00 per JOO; $50.00 per JOOO. THADDEUS M. YATES & CO., Mt. Airy, Philadelphia. Palms and Asparasus CHEAP. Per 100 Latania Bar., 2-in. pot, seed leaves.. $ 3.00 " " 3-in. pot. 15-18 in., 3 ohr. Ivs. 12.00 " " 5-io. pot, 18 SOin., 3 4chr. Ivs. 15.00 " " 5-in. pot, 20-24 in., 4 chr. Ivs. SO.OO Kentia Bel., 2>4-in. pot, 6- 8 in., 2-3 leaves. . . 10.00 " "3 -in. pot, 8-10 in., 3-4 leaves... 12.60 Sherman Nursery Co. CHARLES CITY, IOWA. Please mention the Atnerican Florist when writing ASPARAGUS Per 1000 Plumosus Nanus seedliogs from Hats . .$ 6 00 transplanted, large.. 12.00 Spren^eri seedlings ". . . . 00 transplanted, large 10.00 Yalaha Conservatories, L.kf c*" na. 'MIMS. LaST CALL. We still have a few thousands of Chrys- anthemums in excellent condition for planting, including- such varieties as V. Morel, Convention Hall, Wm. Duckham, Ivory, Pink Ivory, Mrs. Murdock, Maud Dean, Glory of Pacific, Opah, Polly Rose. PRICE: $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. We also have a limited quantity of many other sorts, NATHAN SMITH & SON, ^^^k^.- Tell advertisers you read the American Florist. rgo3. The American Florist. 237 Boston Ferns FINE STOCK FROM BENCH Ready for S-iach pots, $3 00 per doz j $25.00 per JOO. BOSTONS, from 6-inch pots, $6.00 per doz ; 7-inch, $9 00 per doz.: 8-fnch, $15,00 per do2. NEPHROLEPIS BOSTONIENSIS, 2-inch, $4 00 per JOO; $30.00 per J030. Variflty. Kentia Belmoreana 3H 4 " " 5 Size Height Leaves Eaoh " 7 10 Kentia Forsteriana 4 Latania Borbonica . 18-14 15-17 20-23 24-26 32-34 46-60 18 20 24-26 26-30 48-58 5-6 5-6 5-6 6 7 6-7 7-8 3-5 4-6 5 6-7 $ .60 125 2.50 7.50 .30 .60 1.25 7.00 Doze a $ 2.00 3 60 7.20 15.00 30.00 '3 61 7.20 15.0U ion 115.00 30.00 3i< 4 Phoenix Canariensis 8 Phoenix Reclinala 6 Araucaria Excelsa 4 " 5 " 6 " Rotnpacta 6 Cocos Weddelliana 3 Pandanus Utilis 3 •' 4 " " 5 " " 6 " ... 7 Cycas Revoluta, flae stock 11-13 12-14 30-34 38-40 14-18 4-5 4 5 7-B 10 12 6-7 2-3 tiers. 3-5 tiers. 3-5 tiers. 3 tiers. .25 1.50 2.50 .50 .50 .75 125 2.00 100 I 6i) 310 18.00 'e'oo 6.00 900 1500 7.00 12.00 Variety. Size Height Leaves Each Pandanus Veitchii 6 SI. 50 ' 7 2.00 " " 8 300 Poa Trivialis Var 3 Fine for Ferneries Dozen SI8.00 24 00 36.00 $60 250 2.U0 3.00 500 900 1200 Cibotium Schiedei 6 7 Dracaena Indivisa 3 Fragrant 4 " Mataangeina 5 Asparagus Plumosus 2 3 4 " Sprpngeri 4 1.50 2 00 .25 1800 24.00 3 00 3.00 5 00 1200 20 00 Fittonia Verschafleltii 2 Fine for Ferneries lUaranta Maisangeana 2 " " Boston Ferns 2 RuDoer JAPANESE FERN BALLS, in leaf Ficus Elastica 4 100 1.50 t 25 2 00 4 00 3.10 4.20 6 0U 300 800 12 00 10 00 15 00 5.nn 5 00 4 0U from 26o t J »3 00 each NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSII strong sockplams S-SOOpencO. WE HAVE AN IMMENSE STOCK AND CAN GIVE EXCEPTIONAL VALUES. Pilces tubject to change without notice. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., I657 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO Primroses BOSTON FERNS. FROM BENCH. FINE STOCK. Pit for 5-in., 812.60 per 100. Boston, for 4-inch, 10a. Runners, IJic Soottll Fern*, for 3-inch, 12Kc; 4-iDch, 20c; 5-lnoh, 40c. Plononl, for 4- inch, 12Mc. Tarrylown or Eleaantlulma, for 3-incb, 35c; 4-inoh, 60o: 5-inoh, 76o. 2- in., Obconica Q. fimbriata Alba, Rosea, Lilac, (Sarmlne, Hybrid, Baby, $2.00 per 100. Doubia Daisy, Snowball, Longfellow, $2.50 per 1000. Hardy Pinks, 5 kinds, field-grown. 3^c. Hollyhocks, very laree, 1-year, 10c. Double sorts, single, mixed, $2.B0 per 100: $!2.50 perlUOO. Asparagus P. N., 2-in , $2.00 per 100. Flowsring Bagonlas., 6 kinds, 2Vi-ia., ZViO. Ivory Roses, 2-in., S2.0D per 100. Pansy Seed, surplus, new crop of Giant vari- eties iu aleeant assortment, odd shades aod light colors in lar?e numbers, M oz.. It. 00; 1 oz., $3 00. CASH. Direct all orders plainly to BVER BROS., Chambersbur g, Pa. NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONI ELEGANTISSIMA Grand stock — In all sizes. Very popular in New York and all the large cities. Unpraeedenled Sals of Larga Specimens A splendid investment to plant NOW for the fall trada. Prices from 75o "aoh; $9. per dozen: $50 00 per 100, up to $2.00 $3 00, 95.00, $7.50 each. Satisiaction guaranteed. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarryiown, N.Y. Please mention the A metican Florist when writing. fflNODE FLORIST CO. ...JAPANESE NOVELTIES... TINY PLANTS, in 2 and 3-in. decorated Japan- ese pots, $15.00, $20.00 and $25.00 per 100. RHAPIS, 5 to 15 shoots, 50 cents each. OABR WITH OKDBB. URGCST 6R0WERS or EASTCV LIIILS. WOODSIDE, N. Y. and WHITESTONE. L. I., N Y. £iease mention the A merican Florist when writing. Primroses ,^ Asparagus CHINESE and OBCONICA ready Aug. 20.... $2.00 FORBESI, 'Baby" 2.00 FLORIBUNOA, yellow 2.00 CASH. 100 PLUMOSUS NANUS, 2-inch pot $2 00 SPRENCERI 2.00 SHASTA DAISY 2.60 PANSY SEED, large flowering Oz. 4.U0 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. Seasonable Stock. IN EASTER LILIES, HYDRANGEAS, GENISTAS, SPIRAEA GLADSTONE, RHODODENDRONS. Palms, Ferns and Decorative Stock. R. DREYER, WOODSIDE, L. I., N. Y. Orchids 1 i^ Arrived in superb condition CaMlaya Sohroadsrae, C. Trianae. C. CIgas C. Warnarl, C. Dowlana. Write tor prices. Lager & Hurrell, summit, n. . Orchid GroTPers and Importera. SPECiaLTIES ROSES, from 3-inch pots, CARNATIONS, for fall delivery, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, SMILAX. VIOLETS. In Best Varieties Prices Low. Send for List. WOOD BROTHERS. Fishkill, N, Y. CONTENTS. Zirngiebel Giant Pansies. Market and Fancy Strains. New crop eeed of those well- known, un- rivalled Pansies ready now, in irade paoK- ages, at $1.00 each , either strain. DENYS ZIRNGIEBEL, Neediiam, Mass, SCOTTII The Most Graceful Nephrolepis Known Betailers who have handled this fern are unani- mous in proclaiming it the best Fern ever introduced. Consult any grower who has bought Scottil and he will tell you that it is as far ahead of the Boston as that variety is ahead of all other introductions. See my adv. on second cover page in American Florist of Feb. 25th. IJIIIM CPfITT Keap Street Greenhouses, llUnil OUU II) BROOKLYN. N. Y. BRANCH: E.:43th St. and Rutland Road, flatlxisb. Tblbphone, 1307 Wn-LiAMSBORe. ORCHIDS Lar({est Importers, Exporters, Growers and Hybridists In the World. SANDER, SL Albans, England. Agent. A. DIMMOCK, 31 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY tAYWARpS ^ WEED ^Killer "Eiireka" Weed Killer. Saves Weeding. Keeps Paths, etc., clear without disturbing or staining the gravel. Soluble Powder, readily mixed and applied. Large Size Tin. enough for lOO square yards, 76 els. each. Special prices to Cemeteries and buyers in large quantities. Full directions with each tin. Vauirlia>]i's Seed Store, CHICAGO: NEW YORK: 84-86 Randolph St. 1 4 Barclay St. 238 The American Florist. Aug 26, Louisville. The previous week was a rather slow one in every respect. The weather was very warm. A few good roses can be obtained, but the demand is light. Car- nations can be seen, but are very small. Asters are the go, and although they are plentiful and good in quality, the de- mand is a little disappointing. Lilies are about over. Green goods are plentiful. NOTES. Henry Litchfield, John Bohrman and Fred L. Schulz had occasion recently to visit Richard Witterstaetter's estab- lishment, Cincinnati, where everything was found in good shape. Among the carnations. Aristocrat in growth made as good an impression as did the blooms seen at our carnation show last March. His 'chrysanthemums were especially fine. Those who had the opportunity of vis- iting the Washington convention seemed very well pleased with the hospitality shown them. About twice as many from Kentucky attended as last year, but still there are many more that should join and share in the many pleasures af- forded. Mrs. C. B. Thompson has been dis- playing some samples of the new Scottii and Tarrytown ferns, which should prove a good way of advertising these varieties. Jacob Schulz, Anders Rasmussen, August R. Baumer and C. H. Kunzman are among those attending the Washing- ton convention. Nanz & Neuner will occupy new quarters on Fourth avenue near Chest- nut street about October i. Schulz's have a fine lot of cyclamens and Lorraine begonias. F. L. S. Orange. N J. FLORICULTURE SOCIETY MEETING. The topic at the regular monthly meet- ing of the New Jersey Floriculture Society on August 4 was "How to Secure Continuous Bloom." The subject was opened by William Bennett, who mentioned briefly the flowers used by him in his borders. He was followed by John Hayes, gardener of O. D. Munn's celebrated "Terraces ;" William Read, gardener for the Colgates, Arthur Bodwell, gardener for William Barr; Peter Duff, gardener for John Crosby Brown, and others. There were colored photographs of most of these places dis- played. The contributors to the monthly flower show were roses by President D. Kindsgrab ; asters by William Runkle, William Bennett and Charles Ashmead, gardener for Mrs. William Pierson ; phlox and Black Hamburg and Muscat grapes by William Read, gardener foi the Colgates; Thomas Rivers and Royal George peaches, by Peter Duff, gardener for John Crosby Brown ; and orchids, by Edwin Thomas, gardener for Henry Graves; Arthur Bodwell, gardener for William Barr, and Julius Roehrs, of Rutherford, N. J.; vegetables by John Garvin, gardener for Douglas Robinson. The judges were Charles Blanck, for- merly of Oceanic and Harrisburg, Ed- ward Roehrs and Joseph A. Manda. Mis- cellaneous business connected with the autumn flower show was debated and referred to executive committee. J. B. D. Hartford, Conn. — The fifth annual school garden exhibit of the school gar- dens connected with the school of horti- culture here will be held September 4. The Gra nd Ne w Rose LA DETROIT Perfectly Hardy and a Fine Outdoor Rose. Orders booked for FaU Delivery. Strong field-grown plant*, $8 00 per 100; $75,00 per 1000. 4 PINK, WHITE and YELLOW SNAPDRAGONS, Field-grown, $8.00 per hundred. JOHN BR[iTM[Y[R'S SONS, Detroit, \ o^w'k Carnations Please Note Sizes. Per loo Per looo "Fiancee," Limited quantity, size of plants medium ..$15,00 $125.00 Cairdiual, Stock limited, size medium 12.00 100.00 Crnsader, Fine scarlet, large plants •-• •• 600 50.00 Flora Hill, Good plants 500 40.00 Moonlight, Good plants, fine white 6.00 50.00 "White IiawSOn, Medium size 7.00 60.00 Chicago Carnation Co. Joliet, III. igo5. The American Florist. 239 TOBACCO- PAPER ik NICO-FUME >? LIQUID TOBAGGO-PAPER positively the Strongest on the market I Packed in Prictlon-Top Tins Preventing Loss by Evaporation. 24 sheets, 75c. 144 sheets, $3.50, 288 sheets, $6.50 (only 2'/c each). furnishes the easiest method of fumigation ever devised. MiGOfUME. 6HtETS ARE \H0 FOLDING 13 REQUIRED. JU3T HANG EACH AHEET rROM THE HOLE PUNCHED IN ONE END.THEN LIGHT LOWER END. BLOW OUTFLAMCANDLET THE JHEET BURN Q.I LiCnnHO (SHttT HUHO „ reOMOLnMT STICK) na^2MaiuN&. - - - - - - BIG CUT IN PRICE NICOTINE LIQUID: Contains over 40°/o NICOTINE Unsurpassed in Quality SUITABLE BOTH FOR FUM IGATI NG AND SPR AYI NG Compare Quality and Price witli other Preparations ! GALLON $10.50 HALF GALLON 6 50 PINT L50 X-PINT 50 Our facilities for the manufacture of Tobacco Products are unequaled. Our exhibit of same received the highest award at the St. Louis Fair. THE KENTUCKY TOBACCO PRODUCT CO., Louisville, Ky., U. S. A. m Saves Your Printed Matter and Postage. vN/\H/\t/v(AHAW/ *\t/vtAt/v(/\t/\t/\t/vt/\t/ vt>\t/\t/\(/\l/\tAIAtAt/\t/ *\tAt/\l/V(/\(«(«(AI/<(/ IC^I HE American Florist Company's Directory saves many Hj times its price to every one who catalogues or circular- n izes even a small part of the trade. Fully revised to •• date of publication, it puts the mail only to live names, avoiding waste of postage and printed matter, time and labor. Contains 452 pagef, lists of Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada by states and towns, also alphabetically; firms that issue catalogues, foreign merchants, horticultural societies and much other up-to-date information which makes it a reference book of daily utility wherever a wholesale trade is done. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. Sent postpaid at $2.00 a copy by the publishers. Wmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmi^miim 240 The American Florist. Au^. 26, The Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output of Flower Pots is larger than any concern in the World Our Stock is always Large and Complete Main Office and Factory, 713 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY. N. J LONG ISLAND ClTY. N. Y STANDARD FLOWER POTS \ Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per orate 1500 2-in., in orate, {4.88 1500 3!^ 1000 3 80U3!4 500 4 3 05 1416 5.25 6.00 5.00 5 80 4.50 451 3.16 Price per orate 120 7-in., In orate, $4.20 e0 8 " 3.t0 HADD HADE. 48 9-in., In orate, tS 60 48 10 24 11 24 12 12 14 6 16 4.80 3.60 4.80 4.80 4.50 SAMPt.E POT AND PRICE LIST ON APPLICATION. C. C. POUWORTM CO., ^Jll**^'*"- Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list Cylinders for Gut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn vaaes. etc. Ten per cent off for cufih with ordfr. Addrf*Bs HILFINGER BROS . POTFERY Fort Edward. N. Y. Or AUGUST KOLKBB & SoNS, New York Agents, 3L Barclay Street, Kew York City. Red Standard Flower Pots Price list and samples on application. | Paducah Pottery, J. A. BAUER, Proprietor. j PADUOAH. KENTUCKY. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" PULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'FT., HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH., .Rap. 480 Howard St., _>i GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFACTURERS OF FLOWER POTS. Before buying wrlle for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street near Wrightwood Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. OUR MR. J. STERN has just returned from Europe, and bus bought a full line of FLORISTS' SIPPLIES Look US UD at the Florists' Convention in Washingr.oD, D. C. Our noiv catalogue will be cut Aug. 15. I ^TFDM 9. Pn 192S Germa' town Ave., J> OlCnn Ob uUm PHILADELPHIA. IONIA FLOWER POTS. strong. Smooth, Porous. MADE RIGHT. PACKED RIGHT. SOLD RIGHT. AU orders promptly shipped. We again Solicit your patronage. IONIA POTTERY CO., - Ionia. Mich. THE KELLER POTTERY COMPANY, Manufacturers ot FLORISTS' RED STANDARD POTS. Azalea Pots, Bulb and Fern Pans, Etc. Write for Price List. 213-15-17-19-21-23 Pesfl St., NORRISTOWN, pa. Just a Minute TbaVs bow long it takes to water or syringe a greenhouse with THE WITTBOLD PATENT WATERING SYSTEM It will pay you to investigate. Write for particulars to LOUIS WITTB0LD.1708N HalstedSL Chicago. please mentioyi the A merican Florist when writing'. WRITE 1621-23 N. Leavitt St., CHICMO, ILL.. FOB FBICX8 OP Standard Pots Tt^igth and pordiity oombined are the beat on the market Please mention tke American Florist when writing. Kramer's Pot Hangers For Sale By Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Price, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. I. N. Kramer & Son, '"""i;^."'"" Please infiitimi the A tnerican Florist when writing. Standard 17 mT^ Flower... ■ V^ I ^ If your greenhouses are within 600 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 38th and M StreeU, WASHINGTON, D C. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Syracuse RED POTS 'The Name That Dwells oa Every Tondue-'* SYRACUSE RED POTS are talked of by all people on account of their quality and the satisfaction derived from ihe'r use. Have you tried tiiem? If not why noti' SYRACUSE POTTERY , CO.. Syacuse, N. Y. To Your Advantage Write for our prices on New and Second-hand Gulf Cypress Greenhouse Lumber, HOT-BED SASH, GREENHOUSE GLASS, BOI-ERi, PIPE and FITTINGS, STEAMFITTING TOOLS, HOSE and HOSE VALVES. VENTILATING APPARATUS. ETROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. GREENHOUSE WRECKERS: 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue. BROOKLYN, N. Y. m: Xing Construction Go. NORTH TONAWANDA. N. Y. and TORONTO, ONT. New Greenhouse Catalogue ready for dis- tribution. Send for it. igo5. The American Florist. 241 FLORISTS' SPECIALS. "Kinkaid" Hocking Kanawha Splint Lower Vein Brazil Block Genuine Smokeless Pocahontas Sullivan County Indiana Lump COAL We are direct agents. Write for prices for immediate shipment or season's supply. GLOBE COAL COMPANY, 1560-1570 Old Colony Building, •■■• WIRE WORK AI.I. KINDS. FLORAL DESIGNS, WINDOW GUARDS, OFFICE RAILINGS. ALL FANCY and SPECIAL WORK. WRITE FOB CATALOGUE. ^^~ Special prices on large quantities. Large stock on hand for immediate orders. EAGLE WIRE WORKS Long Distance Phone 1032 L, 469 Broadway, CLEVELAND, OHIO. Please mention the A mertcan ttoriu wiien writing. CUT FLOWER BOXES =^2." The best, strongest and neatest folding out flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. Per 100 Per 1000 Size No. 3x 4x30 »2.00 3x 45^x16 1.90 3x 6x18 2.00 4x 8x18 2.50 3x 5x24 2.75 4x 8x22 300 4x 8x28 3.75 6x16x20 5.50 3x 7x21 3.00 5x10x35 650 7x20x20 9.50 3Hx5x30 3.0O Sample free on application. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash. THE UVINfiSTON SEED COMPANY, Box 104. COLUMBUS, OHIO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. 10. 11. 819.00 17.50 19.00 23.00 26.00 28 50 36.00 54.00 28.50 62.00 67.50 28.50 SAVE THE BLOOMS! NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE IQjl PLANTS.USED FOR FUMIGATION iw/,*.E=«C^ ORSPRAYIHG.INDOORSOROUT l-S^^^^SS-^^^ 200 POUNDS TOBACCO IN ONE UNI NIKOTtEN NICOTINE IVIF-G. CO., St. Louis. Mo. Hease mention the American Florist when writing, X. HERMANN, Cape flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, and All florists' Supplies. Sedi) Fob Pbioss. 404-4 12 Eaat 34th SIrael, NEW YORK. FOR FUMIGATll^G. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., "' ^^l^ STREET, W VORK. ROSSIG BROTHERS, MANUFACTURERS OF .^xrtlflolaJ. I^eaL^ves* ALL STYLES IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS. PAPER AND MUSLIN. SKHLAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. Sample> Furnished to the Jobbing Trade Only. ■S07 'Wefii't Bx-oaLd-w-a^r. K^B'W 'VOie^. The Standard VENTILATING MACHINERY The original machine with self- oiling cups. The mont powerful, least complicated, very compact, with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gutter Over six miles in use and highly recommended by all. The only Drip Proof gutter on the market. The Standard Return Steam Trap It has no equals for simplicity or its worlilng. Catalogue tree. E. HIPPSRD, Youngstown. Ohio. Please mention the American Florist when writing s Wk LYANS IHPROVED ytMrilATINC \ APPAJUTffS \ WRiTt FOR ILLUSrRATtD \,A7AL0CUE QUAKn an MAcmewom. ■ .<-<'.P£k.lxit:, JPtAtty, e-to. 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICAGO. Sprague Smith Company, HUMUrACTURERSOP iVINDOlV OLASS* Greenhouse Glass a specialty. 205 Randolph Street, CHICIOO. ri I v.. BEST ENBRAVINGS and ILLUSTRATIONS Of Every Description SEE OUR WORK IN THIS PAPER. GLOBE ENGRAVING and ELECTROTYPE CO. 407-427 Dearborn St., CHICAGO :n SEND FOR ESTIiiATES, .J ESTABUSHED 1866 EMIL^STEFFErtS> sua.™ N.STEFFENS AHDSTEFFENSBROS Driven Here by Success. N.w*SL''.?d!!:sri2ao°R"a'o.°S;i;e,t. Leading Florists* Supply House. Ribbon Specialists. Imporlars and Manufaclurors, 1220 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pa. STENZEL GLASS CO., OBEENHOUSE PUSS. French and American "WHITE ROSE" Brand. 2 Hudson St.. NEW YORK lot PoHland St., BOSTON H. M. HOOKER GO. window Glass, Paints and Putty. Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 59 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO. /poj. The American Florist. 243 Please meniion the American F..orisC when writings ;te«m5iygj>e|r(b,o ^•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦■♦♦♦♦♦■»»» MATERIAL FROM THE WORLD'S FAIR Now is your time to make the improve- ments you have been so long contemplating. On account of our purchase of the St Louis World's Fair, we have Millions of Dollars' Worth of Supplies, which we are offering at about one-half their original cost. 100,000,000 feet of LUMBER of every kind for sale A million square feet of V2 and %-inch thick- ribbed ROOFING GLASS. A large quantity of GALVANIZED ANGLES for roofing glass. An enormous quantity of SASH, glazed with Vg-Jnch thick-ribbed glass, just the thing for you. Standard black wrought iron overhauled PIPE in all sizes, from %-inch to 24-inch. BOILER TUBES with screwed ends and threaded couplings, specially adapted for Greenhouse Men, good as new. Also BOILER TUBES with square ends, all sizes, from 2 to 6-lnch. 250 HORIZONTAL TUBULAR BOILERS. 50 GREENHOUSE HEATERS. Galvanized Wire, Pipe Tools, Garden Hose, Hot Bed Sash, Glass, Radiators and Supplies of every kind. ASK FOR OUR MTAL06UC NO. 47. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. West 35tli and Iron Sis., CHICAGO. Quality Invariably the Best that Can Be Produced. DIETSCH COMPANY, Patentees 615-621 Sheffield Ave., CHICAGO,- ILL. THE GREENHOUSE CO Horticnltnral Architects and Builders Kearney Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J. We Manufacture and Erect Greenhouses for Every Purpose for Private and Commercial Use. We also manufacture and furnish Hot Bed Sash and Frames, Iron and Wood Frame Benches, White Lead Greenhouse Putty, Pipe, Fittings, Valves and Boilers for Greenhouse Heating. Esllmatas Furnlthsd for Complala SIruoturaB or for Malarial Raady Br^I»:^I.A.. ^^^^^■^— ^— Kease mention the A merican Florist when writing. : Furman Boilers for Greenhouse Heating t T Valuable Catalogue on Modern Steam and Hot Water Heating, T mailed free upon request. Address 2 'The Herendeen ManuEacturlnd Company. * Dept. Am., Geneva. IN. Y. f 3»;Cortlandt St., NEW YOEK. .39 Oliver St., BOSTON. ♦♦♦4 PtlRMAN BOILERS have been awarded Certificate otMeritat Five different Florists' Conventions. They have a record of 20 years. Over 25,000 in use. Selltnii Agents: EDWARD S. DEAN, Bloomington, ill. E. K. BARE, La Crosse, Wis. JAS. SPEAR, S. & H. CO., 1014 Marliet St., PHILADELPHIA. J, IQOS. The American Florist. 245 Ready Reference Advertising. ADVERTISEMENTS IN THIS DEPARTMENT JO CENTS PER LINE, CASH WITH ORDER. COPY MUST REACH US MONDAY OF THE WEEK IN WHICH IT IS TO APPEAR Plants, Cuttings, Nursery Stock. Adiantum — Cnneatum, 4-lii., ISc each; 6-ln., 25c. Godfrey Ascbmann. 1012 Ontario St., Pbil- adelphla. ' Adiantum — Guneatum, large plants from bench, $20 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee^^ Aitemantheras — Alternantheras, red and yel- low, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, 0. Antirrhinum — Assorted colors, 2^-ln., $2 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids. Mich. Aquilegia- — Assorted -varieties, ly^^-in., ?2 per 100. C. R. Hi;i5, Grand Rapids, Mich. Araucaria — Excelsa; 10-12-in., 2 yr., 3 tiers, 50c each; 12-14-in., 2 yr., 3 to 4 tiers, 60c; 14-16-in., 3 yr., 3 to 4 tiers, 75c; 18-20-in., 3 yr., 4 to 5 tiers, $1 ; A. compacta robusta, 4 sizes, $1.25, $1.50. $1.75 and $2; A. Glauca, $1, $1.25 and $1.50 each. Godfrey Ascbmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Areea — Luteseens. 5%-6-in. iwt. 25-30-in. high, 40c to 50c each. Godfrey Ascbmann, 1012 Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Asparagus — A. Sprengeri, 2-in., $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; smaller size, $1.50 per 100, ^12.50 per l.OQO. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus— Ready to shift, 2.000 2-in., $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Asparagus — A. plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $1 per doz., $8 per 100; 4-in., $1.50 per doz., $12 per 100; A. Sprengeri, 4-in., $1.25 per doz., $10 per 100; 5-in., 2 per doz., 15 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buck- Ingham Place. Chicago. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus seedling from flats, $6 per 1.000, large trans. $12 per 1.000; A. Sprengeri seedlings, $6 per 1,000, large trans, $10 per 1,000. Yalaha Conservatories, Yalaba, Lake Co., Fla. Asparagus — A. Sprengeri, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; robustus and deflexus, $2.50 per 100. A. M. Herr, Lancaster Pa. Asparagus — A. Sprengeri, 214-ln., $2.50 per 100. Cash, Maple City Greenhouses, Honesdale, Fa. Asparagus — A. Sprengeri seedlings, 60c per 100. $5 per 1,000. W. T. Buckley Co.. Spring- field. 111. Asparagus — A. plumosus, 5-in., $26 per 100; A. Sprengeri, 3-in., $4 per 100, 4-in., $7. W. H. Gullett & Sons, Lincoln, 111. Asparagus — A. plumosus and Sprengeri, 2^- in., $2.50 per 100; 3-in., $5. Ludvig Mos- baek. Onarga. 111. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus, 3-in., $5 per 100. C. R. Hills. Grand Rapids. Mich. Asparagus — A. . plumosus, 4-ln., $10 per 100 ; A. Sprengeri, 2%-ln., $2.50 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Bentzen Floral Co.. St. Louis, Mo. Asparagus — A. plumosus, 3-in. pots, $5 per 100. Geo. M. Bmmans, Newton. N, J. Asparagus — 2-in., A. plumosus nanus, A. Sprengeri, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware. O. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus, 2-ln., 40c per doz., $3 per 100; 2i;^-in., 75c per doz., $5 per 100; seedlings, $1.50 per 100, $14 per 1,000. Vanghan*s Greenhouses. Western Springs, 111. Araucaria — A. excelsa, A. glauca, A. robusta compacta, 6 to 8-in. pots. Write for prices. Vaughan's Greenhouses. Western Springs. 111. Asparagus — A. Sprengeri, 3^-in., $5 per 100, $45 per 1.000; A, plumosus, 3%-ln., $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 61 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Asparagus — Plnmosns nanus, 3-in., $7 per 100. Godfrey Ascbmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Bedding Stock — Dracsena ind., 3, 4 and 6-in., $5, $10 and $25 per 100 ; geraniums. S. A. Nutt. Castellane. J. Doyle, Perkins, single and double Gen. Grant, La Favorite. Mme. Sallerol, 2-in., $2.50 per 100; 3-ln.. $5; Vinca var., 2-in., $2 per 100; Rex begonia, 2 and 2%-ln., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans Newton. N. J. Bedding Stock — Geraniums, coleus and gen- eral bedding stock. In large quantities. L. H. Foster Estate. Dorchester. Mass. Begonia — New Begonia Templlnii; fine for bedding or decorating. The Templin Co., CaUa, Ohio. Begonias — Ready for 4-in. pots; Gloire de Lorraine, $15 per 100; Turnford Hall. $25 per 100. J. A. Peterson. Westwood . Cincinnati. O. Begonias— Louis Van Houtte Pere, Ghent, Belgium. Begonias — 4-in., $15 per 100; fl. varieties, 4-in.. $10 per 100. Geo. A. Knhl, Pekin. 111. Begonias — Glorie de Lorraine, 2%-in. pots, $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; $140 per 1,000. Vaughan's Beed Store, Chicago and New York. Begonias — Begonia Glorie de Lorraine, ly^-Sn,, $2 per doz., $15 per 100, $140 per 1,000; 3-in., 53.50 per doz., $25 per 100, $200 per 1,000; Light Pink Lorraine, 214-in., $2 per doz., $15 per 100, $140 per 1,000; 3-in., $3.50 per doz., ^25 per 100, $200 per 1.000; Begonia Turnford Hall, 3-in., 30c each. $3.25 per doz., $25 per 100. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Phila- delphia^ Carnations — For fall delivery, in best varie- tles. Wood Bros., Flshklll. N. Y. Carnations — Lawson, Joost. Norway, Prosper- ity, Crane and Armazlndy, $5 per 100. W. H. Gnllett & Sons. Lincoln, 111. Carnations — Carnation Robert Craig (scarlet), 1906. $12 per 100, $100 per 1.000. J. D. Thomp- son Carnation Co.. Jollet, 111. Carnations — F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fay- ette. In d. Carnation — Hannah Hobart; delivery com- mencing Jan. 1, 1906; $3 per doz.; $15 per 100; $120 per 1.000. John H. Sievers & Co., 1251 Chestnut St.. San Frflpcisco. Cal. Carnation — Carnation Candace, $2 per doz., $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. Dissemination 1906. Indianapolis Flower & Plant Co., and John Hartje. Indianapolis, Ind. Carnations — Red sport, Christmas "HoUyber- ry" carnation. A. B. Davis & Son, Purcell- vlUe, Va. Carnation — *'Fiancee," field grown plants, $16 per 100, $125 per 1,000. Chicago Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. ^_^^_^.^^ Carnations — Boston Market, $50 per 1,000; Queen Louise. $40 per 1,000; Prosperity, $5 per 100. E. C. Marshall, Kennett Square. Fa. Carnations — Field grown plants; B. Market, Glacier Mrs. Lawson. Gov. Wolcott, Indian- apolis. Estelle, $4 per 100, $40 per 1,000. W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield. 111. Carnations — 500 good, strong, healthy field grown plants of Joost, $4 per 100. W. C. Hill Floral Co.. Strcator. 111. Carnations — Field grown, Crisis, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; Flamingo. $10 per 100; Queen Louisa, Florlana. Portia, M. Glory. Palmer, Eldorado. Scott, Dorothy, Mermaid, $5 per 100. J. L. Dillon. Bloomsburg, Pa. Carnations — Field grown. Glacier and Morn- ing Glory. $45 per 1,000; Peru, $35 per 1,000. Eli Cro.'^s. Grand Rapids. Mich. Carnations — 500 Nelson, $6 per 100 ; 1,000 Queen Louise. $5 per 100; $45 per 1,000; 2,000 Murphy's White. $4 per 100. $40 per 1,000; 600 Flora Hill. $5 per 100; 450 Prosperity, $5 per 100; SOO Ethel Crocker, $3 per 100; 2.000 Fran- cis Joost. $40 per 1,000. Ready Aug. 15. G. Hanson. 1025 S. Cameron St.. Harrlsburg. Pa. Carnations — My Maryland, Jessica, delivery 1906, $2.50 per doz.. $12 per 100, $100 per 1. 000. The E. G. Hill Co.. Richmond, lud.. ind H. Weber & Sons. Oakland, Md. Carnations — Field grown, stocky, well shaped plants, Lawson, Queen Louise, Joost, Harlo- ivarden. $5 per 100. Murphysboro Greenhouses, Murphysboro. 111. Carnations — Enchantress, Lawson. Patten and Vesper. These on account; speak quick. Isaac A.. Passmore. West Chester, Pa. Carnations — Lawson. : Joost, Norway, Pros- perity, Crane and Armazlndy, $5 per 100. $45 per 1.000. W. H. Gullett & Sons. Lincoln. 111. Carnations — Field grown, $60 per 1,000; 1,700 Floriana. 225 Flamingo. 250 Harlowarden, 200 Prosperity. 100 Dahelm. Charles H. Totty, Madison. N. J. Carnations — Field grown. Queen Louise. Flora Hill. Got. Wolcott, Crane. Estelle, Lawson. Prosperity, $5 per 100; Enchantress, $7 per 100; M. Glory. G. Lord $4 per 100. Central Greenhouses, Sandusky. O. Carnations — Vesper, Vesper, Vesper, $4.50 per 100, $35 per 1.000. Other stock all gone. Isaac A. Passmore. West Chester, Pa. Carnations — Field grown plants. Lawson, $6 per 100. $50 per- 1,000; Nelson. Morning Glory, G. Angel. Crusader, Queen Louise, Flora Hill. $5 per 100, $40 per 1.000. Peter Reinberg, 51 Wabash ave., Chicago. Carnations — Field grown plants; fine stock. Ready now. 100 1000 100 1000 Estelle $6 $.. Mrs.Hig'b*ham.$4 $35 Lawson 5 45 Armazindv 4 35 Enchantress 7 65 White Cloud... 5 40 G. Angel 4 35 Flora Hill 5 40 Morning Glory.. 4 35 Wletor Bros., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Carnations — Large field grown plants, Queen and Boston Market, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. H. A. Cook & Son, Shrewsbury, Mass. Carnations — Field grown, the Queen, $6 per 100. Cash with order. Wa-no-ka Greenhouses, Barneveld, N. Y. Carnations — Field grown, Prosperity and Joost, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Carnations — Field grown, Queen Louise, En- chantress, Crusader, $5 per 100, $40 per 1. 000 ; Harlowarden. H. Fenn, $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000 ; N. Fisher, $8 per 100, $70 per 1,000. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mll- waukee. Wis. Carnations — Prosperity and Norway, $4 per 100. Thos. Salveson. Petersburg, III. Carnations — Field-grown, extra fine, large, bushy plants, $5 per 100 : Prosperity, Harlo- warden, Flora Hill. Estelle, Norway, Q. Louise, Morning Glory, Roosevelt, Joost, Scott. W. L. Rock Flower Co., Kansas City, Mo. Carnations — Field grown; "Fiancee." medium size, $15 per 100, $125 per 1.000; Cardinal. $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000; Crusader, Moonlight. $6 per 100, $50 per 1.000; Flora Hill, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; W. Lawson, $7 per 100. $60 per 1,000. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, III. - Carnations — Field grown. $5 per 100; Indian- apolis, Floriana. Moonlight, Peru and Queen Louise. W. W. Coles. Kokomo. Ind. Celestial Peppers— 2^-in., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Garfield Park Flower Co., 1688 W. Madison St.. Chicago. Celestial Peppers — Strong, 3-in., 75c per doz., $5 per 100; 4-In., $1 per doz., $3 per 100. Vaughan's Greenhouses. Western Springs, 11 1. Celestial Peppers — 4-in., $15 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin. 111. „_^^ Christmas Peppers — 2%-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3.50 per lOO. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Chrysanthemums — R. C. of the following varieties; Robinson. Willowbrook, Kalb. Parr, L. W. Poekett. Whilldin. Appleton, Nagoya, Chautauqua Gold, Bonnaffon. Shaw M. Dean, V, Morel, Perrin. Shrimpton and Intensity, $1.50 per 100; 2%-In. stock, Kalb. Willowbrook, Robinson. T. Eaton. Wanamaker. Bonnaffon, Monrovia, Prima. Klmberly, Plumerldge. Ether- Ington, Shaw. Quito. Hanham. Coombs and Shrimpton, $2.50 per 100 ; new varieties ; B. Mileham. 2V2-in., $3 per doz.. $20 per 100; Dr. Enguehard Hopetoun. Cobbold, Leila Fllk- ins and Nellie Poekett, $3 per doz., Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove. 111. Chrysanthemums — Jn 2. 2% and 3-In. pots, $2 per 100; 500 W. Ivory. 100 P. Ivory. 150 T. Eaton, 75 Pacific. 65 W. Bonnaffon. Crabb & Hunter. Grand Rapids. Mich. Chrysanthemums — In quantity ; P. Rose, Pa- cific, Ivory, P. Ivory, Opah. Mrs. S. T. Mur- doek. Maud Dean. etc.. $2.50 per 100, .$25 per 1,000. Nathan Smith & Son. Adrian. Mich. Chrysanthemums — Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Chrysanthemums — In best varieties. Wood Bros., Fishkill. N. Y. __„^^ Chrysanthemums — The following ( at $2.50 per 100. $20 per 1.000; V. Morel, Wm. Duckham. P. Ivory. Maud Dean. Opah, Convention Hall. Ivory, Mrs. Murdock, Glory of Pacific, P. Rose. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian. Mich. Cinerarias — ^2-In., $2 per 100. Geo. m7 Emmans, Newton. N. J. Cinerarias — 2%-in., $2 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids. Mich. Cineraria — Plants, 2%-in. pots, $3.50 per 100; 3-in., $5. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin. 111. Cineraria — September delivery, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Cooos — WeddelUana, 3-ln., 15c each. Godfrey Ascbmann, 1012 Ontario, St.. Philadelphia. Crotons — Field grown. 2% -In., ready to ship. E. Meier. Rio Pledras. Porto Rico. Cyclamen — Splendens giganteum hybrids, five true colore 2^-In. pots. $5 per 100; $45 per 1.000. Panl Mader, B. Strondsbarg, Pa. Cyclamen — Giganteum strain; seed taken from selected flowers and well built stock onl.v. None better; 3-ln., $7 per 100 $65 per 1.000. Seed of the above strain, new crop. $6 per 1.000. The following was received July 12. 1905: The cyclamen seedlings arrived to-day in good shape. We are well pleased and glad to know that by packing properly plants will stand the trip. Park Floral Co., San Francisco. Address C. Winterlch. Defiance, O. Cyalamen — 2i^ and 3-in., $6 and $1D per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 246 The American Florist. Aug-. 26, Daisies — Shasta daisies, 2-ln., $2.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunqlngham. Delaware. O. DracEenas — In large quantities. L. H. Foster Estate . Dorchester, Mass. Exotics — Palms, orchids, bay trees, etc. J«f llus Roebrs Co.. Rutherford, N. .T. Ferns — Boston. 6-in., 50e each; 7-in., 75c; S-in., $1. W. H. Gullett & Sons, Lincoln. 111. Ferns— Boston. 5-in., 30c, 35c and 40c each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila- delphia^ Ferns — Boston ferns. 5-in., 30c each. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. Ferns — Boston ferns in large quantities. L. H. Foster Estate. Dorchester, Mass. Ferns — Boston, 6-in. pot grown. ,t50 per 100. Cash please. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. . Ferns — Mephrolepis Plersoui. all sizes, prices from 75c each; $9 per doz.; $50 per 100, up to $2, $3, $5 and $7.50 each. F. R. Pierson Co., TnnTtown. N. Y. Ferns — Adlantum Croweanum, strong plants from 3-in. pots, $2.50 per doz.; $15 per 100; $125 per 1.000. Wm. F. Easting, 3S7 Bllicott St.. Buffalo. N. Y. Ferns— Nephrolepls Scotii, 2%-in., $2 per doz., $15 per 100, $125 per 1.000. John Scott, Keap St. Greenhouses, Brooklyn. N. Y. Ferns— 5-in., from bench, $3 per doz.; $25 per 100; larger sizes up to $3 each. Geo. Witt- hold Co.. 1659 Buckingham place. Chicago. Ferns — Jardiniere ferns. seedlings. good strong, healthy stock in variety only. Now ready for potting. Two or more plants in each clump. By mail, $1.50 per 100 clumps; $10 per 1 000 f. o. b. by express. Cash with order. 0. Soltau, 199 Grant Ave., Jersey City. N. J. Ferns — Boston ferns, all sizes from 2y2-in. pots to 12-in. pans; new Nephrolepls elegantis- sima. sizes from 2yj-in. to 6-in. pots. Vaughau s Green housi'<. Western Springs. III. Ferns— 2%-in. pots, $3 per 100, $25 per 1.000. Garfield Park Flower Co., 16S8 W. Madison St.. Chica go. • Ferns — Boston and Plersoni ferns, large specl- mens, $21 to ,$36 per doz. J. A. Peterson, Westwo nd. Cincinnati. Ohio. ^ Ferns — New Barrowsii fern, 3-in., $50 per ion . Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin. 111. Ficus— Elasticai 5-in. pot^ 15-in. high, iOe each. $4.20 per doz.; 0-in. pot, IS-in. high. 50c each, $5 per doz. Vaughan's Greenhouses, W estern Springs. 111. Ficus— Elastica, 4-ln., 25c; 5-5%-in., 30-40C. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadel- phia^^ _^ Forget-me-nots — Field clumps, $4 per 100. 0. R. Hills. Grand Rapids. Mich. Geraniums— R. C, $10 and $12.50 per 1,000, September delivery. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums — Bruanti, Centanre. Le Cid, Ry- croft. Surprise, Glorie de France, J. Vinud, Mme. Barney. Mme. Conovas, Mme. Charotte, Mme. Jaulin. Mme. Landrv, Miss F. Perkins, Miss Kendell, S. A. Nutt. Grandville. Mrs. B. G. Hill. Queen of the West, $2 per 100; Jean de La Brete. Madonna. Mar. de Castellane. $3 per 100; M. Jollv de Bammevllle. $4 per 100; 50 of each of the above. $18; 25 of each. $10. R. Vincent. Jr.. & Sons. White Marsh. Md. Ivy— German. 2-in., $2.50 per 100; English, vines, $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Hollyhocks — Choice collection. Byer Floral Co.. Shippensburg. Pa. Ipomcea Noctiflora— 2y2-in. pots, $5 per 100; 3-in. pots, $7 per 100; 4-in. pots, $10 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadel- phia^ Japanese Plants — Tiny Plants in 2 and 3-in. Japanese pots, $15. $20 and $25 per 100. Hin- odc Florist Co., Woodside, N. Y., and White- stone, L. I.. N. Y. Jerusalem Cherries — Pot grown, 4-in., ready for shift, very bushy, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. T. M. Yates & Co.. Mt. Airy. Philadelphia. Jerusalem Cherries — 3-in.. $5 per 100. Geo. M. E mmans, Newton, N. J. Orchids— Cattleya Schroederae, C. Trianae, C. gigas, C. Warneri. C. Dowiana. Lager & Hurrell. Summit. N. J. Orchids — Largest growers, importers, export- ers and hybridists in the world. Sander, St. Albans. England. Palms— Cheap, per 100, Latania Bor., 2-in, pots, seed leaves. $3 per 100; 3-in.. 15 to 18- in.. 3 chr. Ivs., $12; 5-in.. IS to 20-in.. 3 to 4 chr. Ivs., $15; 5-in.. 20 to 24-in., 4 chr. Ivs., .'i;20. Kentia Bel., 2%-in. pots, 6 to S-in., 2 to 3 Ivs.. $10; 3-in.. 8 to 10-in.. 3 to 4 Ivs., $12.50. Sherman Nursery Co.. Charles City, l a. Palms — Made up Kentia palms, in 8 to 9-in. pots, .$3 to $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, New- ton. N. J. ^ Palms, Etc. — Growers and importers, palms and ferns: decorative plants. Geo. Wittbold Co.. 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Palms— Louis Van Houtte Pere, Ghent, Bel- gium. Palms, Etc, — Palms, ferns and decorative plants. John Burton, Assignee for Robert Craig & Son, Market and 49th Sts.. Philadelphia. Falms, Etc. — Palms, ferns, and decorative plants. R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I., N. Y. Falms — In large quantities. L. H. Foster Estate, Dorchester, Maes. Falms — Areca lutescens. Kentia Belmorena, K. Forsteriana, made-up K. Forsteriana, Lata- nia Bor.. Phoenix Canarlensis, P. reclinata, in all standard sizes. Write tor prices. Vaughan's Greenhouses. Western Springs, 111. Fandanus— Veitchii, 34-36-in. high. $30 per doz. J. A. Peterson. Westwood, Cincinnati, O. Poinsettias — Last propagation, $5 per 100, $40 per 1.000. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Poppies — Oriental poppies, $10 per 100, Elijah A. Wood, West Newton. Mass. Primroses- Chinese, 3-in., $4 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton. N. J. Primroses — Chinese, ready for 3%-in. pots, $2 per 100, Cash, J. W. Miller, R. D. 6. Carlisle. Pa. Primroses — Chinese and P. obconica ready Aug. 20, $2 per 100; P. Forbesi, $2 per 100; P. floribunda, yellow, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cun- ningham, Delaware, O. Primroses— All varieties; 2%-ln., $2 per 100. C. R. Hills. Grand Rapids, Mich. Primroses — P. obconica, grandiflora, fringed alba and rosea, P. Forbesi, 2-in., 2c; P. For- Desi seedlings, 75c per 100. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. Primroses — Chinese. 2y2-in., $4 per 100; 3- in.. $7.50. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekln, 111. Primroses — P. Cblnensis. P. obconica, P. grandiflora, P. rosea and P. flmbriata, 2%-ln,, $3 per 100, $25 per 1.000; P. Forbesi, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100. Garfield Park Flower Co., 16SS W, Madison St.. Chicago. Ehapis— Ehapis. 5 to 15 shoots, 50c each. Hinode Florist Co.. Woodside, N. Y., and Wbitestone. L. I., N. Y. Ri chardias — E. Y. Teas. Centerville, Ind. ~ Roses— A complete list of all the forcing varieties, both new and old. John N. May, Summit, N. J. Roses — Field grown and for forcing. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Roses — 2.5U0 Bride. 3 to 3%-ln., 1,500 Bridesmaid. $6 per 100. $50 per 1.000; 100 each of Bride and Bridesmaid. 4-In., $S per 100. W. F. Kasting, 383-87 Bllicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Roses— La Detroit, 3%-ln.. $6 per 100, $50 per 1.000: Rosalind Orr English. .3%-ln.. $25 per 100, $200 per 1.000; Max von Herresdorfer, 3y.-in., $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Ideal. 3%-ln., $5" per 100, $40 per 1,000; Bridesmaid. 3-ln.. $4 per 100. $35 per 1.000: the following in 2- in. ; Wm. Askew, $5 per 100, $40 per 1.000; Sunrise. $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000; Dncle John. $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Brides- maid. $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000. Peter Rein- berg. 51 Wabash ave.. Chicago. Roses — KlUarney and Richmond plants propa- gated on order, $15 per 100, $120 per 1.000, from 2%-in. pots. Deposit of 20% required. Ben.i. Dorrance. Dorranceton, Pa. Roses— Bride. 3-in.. $3.50 per 100. D. Wood Brant. W. Peterson and N. 4Sth Aves., Ch icago. Roses — La Detroit. Chatenay and Sunrise. 3- in., $5 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Roses — From S-in. pots in best varieties. Wood Bros.. Flshkill. N. Y. Roses — Bride and Bridesmaid. 4-in., $4.50 per 100: MacArthur. 4-in., $10 per 100; good, clean, healthy stock ready for immediate shipment. Cash with order. Robert M. Schultz, Rosedale Greenhouses. Madison. N. J. Roses — Bride and Bridesmaid, 2% and 4-In. pots, own and grafted roots. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. Roses— The following at $15 per 1,000: Cor- nelia Cook, Mme. Margottin, Snowflake, W. Rambler, M. Washington. Baltimore Belle, Y. Rambler, P. Rambler, Catherine Mermet^ C. Soupert. White Niel. Mile. F. Kruger. Marie Van Houtte, Marie Guillot, pink Maman Coohet, white Maman Cochet; the following at $2 per 100: Kaiserin. Aug. Victoria, pink La France, Crimson Rambler, Bride, Bridesmaid. Reeser Floral Co., Hrbana, O. Roses— 60,000 grafted roses for forcing; Lib- erty, syo-In. pots, $18 per 100; Bridesmaid, G. Gate. Kaiserin, 3y2-ln. pots. $15 per 100; $145 per 1,000: 20,000 own root roses, 3-in. pots; Sunrise, $9 per 100; Bride, Bridesmaid, Perie, Kaiserin, $7 per 100. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Roses — La Detroit, fall delivery; field grown plants. ,$8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. John Breit- meyer's Sons. Detroit, Mich. Roses — Choice rose stock, Killarney, Bride and Bridesmaid from 2y»-in. and Sy^-In. pots. John Young. 51 W. 28t h St., N. Y. Roses— Chatenay, G. Gate and Uncle John. 2y.-in.. $3.50 per 100; Chatenay, Bridesmaid, G." Gate .ind Uncle John, 3'/4-in., $5 per 100; Liberty, 4-in., $10 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Roses — Two-yr.-old plants, 4-In. ; 2,000 Brides- maid, 1.000 Bride. $8 per 100, $75 per 1,000. Erie Floral Co.. Erie. Pa. Roses — A. Beauty, 2y^-in. pots repotted from 2-in., $50 per 1,000. John Burton, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia. Roses — 100,000 grown annually for the trade. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Roses — Bride and Bridesmaid, 3%-in., $4 per 100. Cash with order. L. E. Marquisee, 207 Delaware St., Syracuse, N. Y. Roses — Chatenay, Bridesmaid, G. Gate, Dncle John, 2y.-in., $3.50 per 100; Syo-in., $5 per 100; Liberty. .3V4-in., 500 at $10 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Roses — Bride aud Bridesmaid, 4-in., $8 per 100; 31n., $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Ivory and G. Gate, 3-in., .$4 per 100, $36 per 1,000 . W. H. Gullett & Sons, Lincoln, 111. Roses — 3-in, stock. Bride, Bridesmaid, Ivory, A. Beauty, Perle, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000. Baur Floral Co.. Erie. Pa. Roses — 2.000 liaiserin, 2-in., $15 per 1,000; 1.500 A. Beauty. 2y,-In., $30 per 1,000. 0. & G. L. Pennock. Lansdowne. Pa. Roses — 60.0UU grafted roses for forcing; Bride, Bridesmaid, G. Gate, Kaiserin, 3%-in. pots, $15 per 100. $145 per 1,000; 20,000 own root roses, 3-in. pots: Sunrise. $9 per 100; Bride, Brides- maid, Kaiserin, $7 per 100. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg. Pa. Smilax— Field grown, $2 per 100. W. W. Coles. Ko komo. Ind. Smilax— 2i4-in., $2 per 100; $15 per 1,000. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga. 111. Smilax — In best varieties. Wood Bros., Flsh- kil l, N. Y. Smilax— $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster. Pa. Smilax— In 2M,-in. pots. $2 per 100. Gar- field Park Flower Co., 1688 W. Madison St., Chicago. Smilax— 2-In.. $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kan. Smilax — Fine plants, 214-in. pots, $1.25 per 100. .Tna. H. Cunningham. Delaware. O. Smilax— 3-in.. $4 per 100. W. H. Gullett & Sons. Lincoln. 111. Smilax— 2H-in.. $1.50 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids. Mich. Smilax— 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin. 111. Snapdragons — Pink, white and yellow, field grown. $S per 100. John Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit. Mich. Stevia— 2%-in.. $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1.000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Umbrella Plants- 2J4-in., $2.50 per 100; 4-In., $6. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga., 111. Vinca— 2y4-in., $1.50 per 100; 2%-in., $2.50. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga. 111. g reen galas, laurel festooning, green and Vinoa — Vinca vine, variegated, $2.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware. O. Vines — Madeira vines. E. Y. Teas, Center- ville. Ind. . Violets— Field grown. Princess of Wales, $2.50 pe r 100. W. W. Coles. Kokomo. Ind. Violets — Field grown. Lady Campbell and California: No. 1. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1.000; No. 2, $1.50 per 100. $12 per 1,000. Charles Black. Hightstown. N. J. Violets — Queen Louise, Imperial and P. of Wales. 3-in., $4 per 100. $35 per 1,000. Crabb & Hunter. Grand Rapids. Mich. Violets — In best varieties. Wood Bros., Fish- kill. N. Y. Violets- Single, field grown, P. of Wales and Dorsett. $6 per 100. $50 per 1,000. Eli Cross, Grand Rapids . Mich. Violets— imperial and P. of Wales, field grown, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Baur Floral Co., Eric, Pa. NURSERY STOCK. Hardy Perennials — Anemone, asters, campa- nulas, delphiniums. Irises, peonies, primulas, daffodils, hardy ferns, heath, etc. Tottenham Nurseries. Ltd.. Dedemsvaart, Holland. Lilacs— Lilacs a specialty. Jacs Smlts, Ltd., Naarden. Holland. Nursery Stock — Trees, shrubs, vines and small fr uits. The Wm. H. Moon Co.. Morrlsville, Pa. Nursery Stock — Fruit trees, small fruits, ornamental trees, evergreens and shrubs, shade trees, hardy roses, climbers and plants. EU- ^^•angcr & Barry. Rochester. N. Y. Nursery Stock — Roses, figs, vines, etc. Hugh Low & Co., Bush Hill Park, Bnfleld, Middlesex, England. Nursery Stock — Low budded roses, tree roses; clematis, field and pot grown; hydran- gea P. G. on stem. W. Van pieef & Sons, Boskoop. Holland. Nursery Stock— Large stock of high grade California privet. R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I., N. Y. If y;^ii do not find what yon need in oiir Ready Reference Department, write ns about it. /poj. The American Florist. 247 KuTsery Stock — Catalpa epeclosa, Silver ma- ple, red bud, American sweet chestnut, black walnut, osier dogwood, American persimmon, elm, tulip poplar, sweet gum, Russian mulberry, buckeye oaks, ash, sycamore, birch, water beech, wistarias, ampelopsls, yuccas, Althsea rosea, calycanthus and other seedlings; also tree and shrub seeds. Send for trade list. Forest Nursery and Seed Co., R. F. D. No. 2, McMlnnvIlle, Tenn. Nursery Stock — Aaaleas, araucarias, sweet bays. Louis V an H outte Per e. Ghent . Belgium. Nursery Stock — Sugar maples, 6-in. to 10 ft. ; Catalpa speciosa seedlings; black locust seed- lings. B. Y. Teas. Centerville, Ind. Nursery Stock — Hardy, fancy and ornamental stock. Jacs Smlts, Naarden, Holland. Maltus & Ware, 136 Water St., N. Y. Nursery Stock — Catalogues free. Storrs & Har rison Co.. FainesYllle, 0. Nursery Stock — Large stock of conifers, hy- drangeas, rhododendrons, etc. Tottenham Nur- series. Dedemsvaart, Holland. Nursery Stock — Ornamental trees, shrubs, peonies, fruit trees, nut trees. Sarcoxie Nur- series. Sarcoxie, Mo. _^ _ Nursery Stock — Trees, shrubs, vines and small fruits. The Wm. H. Moon Co., Morris- ville. Pa. Peonies — 100 choice named varieties. Cat. free. Carrie Bros. Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Peonies — Whitleyi white, $10 per 100; L' Eelantante, deep rose, $6 per 100. Elijah A. Wood. West Newton, Mass. Peonies — Large collection of French peonies, guaranteed true to name. Catalogue free. A. Dessert, Chenonceaux, France. ^ Peonies — Japanese herbaceous and tree peonies. H. H. Berger & Co., 47 Barclay St., New York. ^ Peonies — Extensive collection, 300 varieties, 60,000 plants. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Peonies — In 200 choice varieties. E. Y. Teas, Centerville, Ind. Peonies — Choice named, all classes early and late. F. A. Bailer. Bloomlngton, 111. Peonies — Festiva maxima, 3-5 eyes, $5 per doz., $35 per 100; 7-10 eyes, $7 per doz., $50 per 100; Richardson's Rubra Superba, 3-5 eyes, $3 per doz., $20 per 100; 7-10 eyes, $4 per doz., $30 per 100; Francois Oetegal. 3-5 eyes, $2 per doz., $12,50 per 100; 7-10 eyes, $3 per doz., $20 per 100; above guaranteed true to name. Good varieties not true to name, $1.50 per doz., $8 per 100. Chicago Carnation Co.. JoUet. 111. Peonies — All stock guaranteed true to name . Large collection for fall planting. Peterson Nursery, 503 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago. Peonies — In 75 varieties. List free. C. & M. Wild, Sarcoxie, _ Mo. . Eoses — Baby Rambler, own roots, %y^'\x\. pots, $2 per doz., $15 per 100, $125 per 1,000; 4-in. grafted stock, bushy plants In bloom, $5 per doz., $35 per 100. Dormant field grown stock for fall and winter delivery. Vaughan'fl Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Roses — Crimson Rambler, 6-in. pot grown for forcing purposes. $40 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Roses — All leading American and European varieties. Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Roses — Baby Rambler. 2%-in. pots, $2.50 per doz., $15 per 100, $125 per 1,000. Dingee & Conard Co. . West Grove, Fa. Roses — Baby Rambler, own roots, 2^4 -iu-. $2 per doz., $15 per 100, $125 per 1,000; 4-in. grafted stock, bushy plants in bloom, $5 per doz., .$35 per 100. Dormant field-grown stock for fall and winter delivery. Vaugban's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Roses — Baby Rambler, 2i4-In., $2 per doz., $12.50 per 100, $100 per 1,000; 3-in., $3 per doz., $20 per 100. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Trees — Hardy fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, etc. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva. N. Y. Vines — Clematis, wistarias. American ivy, ampelopsls, etc. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Celery — Plants. $1 per 1,000; transpl., $2 per 1 .000. Ludvlg Moshaek. Onarpa. 111. Seeds, Bulbs, Spawn, Etc, Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus, Northern greenhouse grown seed. 100 seeds. 60c; 250 seeds, $1.15; 1.000 seeds. $4. Southern green- house grown, 1.000 seeds. $2.50; 5,000 seeds, $10. A. pluraosus robustus, 100 seeds, $1 ; 1,000 seeds, $9. Decumbens, 100 seeds, 60c; 1.000 seeds. $4. Comorenals. lOO seeds, $1 ; 1.000 seeds. $7.50. Cash discount 2 per cent. Vaugbnn's Seed Storp. Chicago and New York. Bulbs — L. Harrlsii, L. longifiorum, Roman hyacinths. Paper White narcissus. J. M. Thor- burn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. Bulbs — Nearly 2,000,000 from % to %-in. up; also Grand Duchess oxalis, grandiflora, pink, white and lavender. Rees & Compere, R. D. No. 1. Long Beach, Cal. Bulbs — Fall bulbs, imported. James Vlck's Sons. Rochester. N. Y. Bulbs — Lily, hardy sorts. E. Y. Teas, Cen- tervlUe. Ind. _^^_^___^_^^___^_ Bulbs — California grown freeslas, choice % to %-in., 65c per 100, $5 per 1,000, $22.50 for 5,000; first quality, % to %-In., 45c per 100, $3 per 1,000, $14 for 5.000; pure white-flowered Bermuda grown, mammoth, ^ to %-in., $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000, $42 for 5,000; choice, % to %-ln., 85c per 100, $5 per 1,000, $22.50 for 6.UU0. Write for prices on Harrisil and Paper Whites, Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Bulbs — For forcing, Lilium Harrlsii and longl- florum. white Roman hyacinths, paper white narcissus. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., New York. Aster Seed — Vlck's Branching, white, rose, crimson, pink, purple, lavender, dark violet; Vlck's Early Snowdrift, Vlck's Daybreak, Vlck's Purity. James Vlck's Sons. Rochester, N. Y. Bulbs — Ward's high grade bulbs and plants. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 17 Battery Place, New York. Bulbs — Bulb stock, all kinds. Bassett & Washburn. 76 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Bulbs — Fall bulbs. James Vlck's Sons, Roch- ester. N. Y. Calla Bulbs— California grown; 1^ to 1%-in.. $5 per 100; IM; to 2-ln., $7 per 100. Vaughan'a Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Cycas— Revoluta, $8 per 100 lbs. J. M. Thor- burn & Co.. 36 Cortlandt St., N. Y. Dahlias — Roots and blooms in any quantity. L. K. Peacock. Inc.. Atco. N. J. Gladioli — And dahlias. E. Y. Teas, Center- ville. Ind. Gloxinias — Louis Van Hontte Pere, Ghent, Belgium. Lily of the Valley — Cold storage pips, $1.50 per 100. $14 per 1,000. H. N. Bruns, 1409-11 W. Madison St., Chicago. Lily of the Valley — Berlin and Hamburg Val- ley, Jacs. Smits, Naarden, Holland. Maltus & Ware. 1.S6 Water St.. N. Y. Lily of the Valley — First-class pips only. Julius Hansen. Pinneberg. Germany. Lily of the Valley — Lily of the valley clumps strong, imp. stock, $2.50 per doz., $18 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Lily of the Valley — Berlin and Hamburg pips for early and late forcing. Etzold & Co., Hamburg. Germany. Mushroom Spawn — Frequent Importation from' England, always fresh and lively. J. J. Styer, Concordville. Pa. Mushroom Spawn — Pure culture and English. Fresh supply every month. Knud Gundestrup & Co.. Chicago. Mushroom Spawn — Vaughan's. fresh importa- tion; English in bricks, per 100 lbs., $6 f. o. b. New York; $6.50 f. o. b. Chicago. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago nnd New York . Narcissi — silx choice double white. 50,UU0 to close. F. A. Bailer. Bloomlngton, 111. Pansy Seed — New crop, $1 per pkt.; $4 per oz.; $12 per % lb. Cash with order. G. Sol- tau. 199 Grant Ave.. Jersey City. N. J. Pansy Seed — Jennings straiu, 1 oz., $5; 3 oz., $12; pkt. of 300 seeds, $1. B, B. Jennings, Southport. Conn. Pansy Seed — Market or fancy strains; trade pkt.. $1. Denys Zirngiebel. Needham, Mass. Pansy Seed — Vaughan's giant named varie- ties: White, Beaconfield, Purple, Violet Blue, Striped, trade pkt.. 10c; "% oz.. 20c; oz., $1.20; Auricula Colors, Black, Emperor William, Yel- low, trade pkt., 10c; % oz.. 20c; oz.. $1.25; Aurora. Freya, Parisian Striped, trade pkt., 10c; Vs. oz., 20c; oz.. $1.30; Adonis, trade pkt., 10c; Vq oz., 40c; oz.. $1.50; Bronze, trade, pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; Mme. Perret, trade pkt., 20c; Vz oz.. 50c; oz., $2; Pres. Carnot, trade pkt.. 10c; Vs. oz.. 25c; oz.. $1.60; Pres. McKlnley and Pink, trade pkt., 10c; ^^ oz.. 25c; oz., $2; Purple King, Diana. Atrosanguinea. trade pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c; oz., $1.50; Bridesmaid, trade pkt., 25c; ^ oz., 50c; oz., $3.75; Psyche, trade pkt.. 50c; y% oz., 80c; oz.. $5; Gassier, 3 spot- ted, trade pkt., 15c; % oz., 35c; oz., $2; Gas- sier, 5 spotted, trade pkt., 25c; % oz., 45c; oz., .$3; Rosy Morn, trade pkt., 25c; ^ oz., $1 ; Pretiosa, trade pkt. (250 seeds) , 25c. Special mixtures: Vaughan's International pansles, trade pkt., 50c; ^ oz., $1.50; y^. oz., $5; oz.. $10; Vaughan's giant pansy mixture, trade pkt., 25c;" y% oz.. 60c; oz., $4; % lbs., $14; Vaughan's elite mixtures, trade pkt., 50c; % oz.. $1; Vaughan's premium pansies mixed, pkt.. 25c: % oz.. 80c; % oz., $3; oz., $5.50; new orchid-flowered pansies, trade pkt. (250 seeds ) . 25c ; improved German mixture, large pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; ^4 oz., 30c; ounce, $1; Chicago parks bedding pansies. pkt.. 10c; ^ oz., 30c; oz., 75c; 4 oz.. $2.50; Masterpiece, trade pkt.. 50c; % oz., 75c; % oz., $1.35; oz., $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Pansy Seed — Large flowering, $4 per oz. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware. 0. Pansy Seed — Finest mixed, l.UuO seeds, 25c; 1 oz.. $2.25. H. Wrede. Lutieburg . Germany. Seeds — Asparagus plumosus nanus, 30c per 100, $2 per 1,000, $9 per 5,000; A. Sprengerl, 15c per 100, $1 per 1,000, $4 per 5,000; Primula sinensis fimbriata, sep. colors, 25c per 100, $1 per 500. $1.75 per 1,000; Cineraria nana maxima, sep. colors, pkt., 500 seeds; pure white Boulede Nelge, blue, crimson, 50c; new sort, old rose, 100 seeds, 25c; all colors, mixed, 25c, 5 pkta., $1; C. Grandiflora mas. pkt., 25c, 5 pkts., $1.10; C. Stella ta. dlf. colors, pkt., 25c; German ten weeks' stocks, pkt., 25c. H. H. Berger & Co., 47 Barclay St., New York. Seeds — W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia. Seeds — Rawson's midsummer catalogue of hardy perennial seeds on application. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 and 13 Faneull Hall Sq., Bos- ton. Moss. Seeds — Cineraria grandiflora ; medium, mixed, trade pkt. 50c; dwarf, mixed, trade pkt., 50c; pansy seed, mixed, % oz., 60c; ^ oz., $1.15; oz., $4.50; large flr., oz., $1.25. W. C. Beekert. Alle gheny Pa. Seeds — 3,700 acres of garden seeds In culti- vatlon; wholesale seed growers. Braslau Seed Growers' Co.. San Jose, Cal. Seeds — Onion sets and garden seeds. Leonard Seed C o. . Chicago. ,^___ Seeds — Importer and exporter seeds, bulbs and plants. Wm. P. Craig, 1305 Filbert St.,. Philadelphia. Seeds — Seeds, bulbs, plants. Arthur T. Bod- dington. 342 W. Fourteenth St.. New York. Seeds — Grower and exporter of choice beet, vegetable and flower seeds. Henry Mette, Qued- linburg. Germany. Seeds — Pansy, Mette's Triumph of the Giants, $5 per oz.; $1.50 per ^ oz. ; 75c per 1-16 oz. Henry Mette. Quedlinburg, Ger many. Seeds — High grade grass, clover and tree seed. Conrad Appel, Est. 1789, Darmstadt, Ger- many. ^ Seeds — Pea and other seeds. W. W. John- son & Son. Ltd.. Boston, England. Seeds — Midsummer catalogue of hardy peren- nial seeds. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 and 13 Faiieuil Hall Square, Boston, M ass. Seeds — Cyclamen seed, Low's Salmon; also Schizanthus Wisetonensls. .Hugh Low & Co., Bush Hill Park, Enfield. Middlesex. England. Wholesale Out Flowers. COMMISSION DEALERS. Amllng. E. C 32-36 Randolph St., Chicago. Angeimueller. Geo. H.. 1324 Pine St., St. LoulsT Bei-DlDg. H. G., 1402 Pine St., St. Louis. Braidwood. J. B., Colorado Springs, Colo. CleTeland Cut Flower Co., The, 52-54 High St., OlPTeland. O. ■ Deamud. J. B.. 51 Wabash Aye., Chicago. Fenrich. Jos. S., 4S W. 30th St., N. Y. Flower Growers' Market, 60 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Ford Bros., Ill W. 30th St., N. Y. Ghormley. Wm., 67 W. 28th St., N. Y. Guttman. Alex. J., 62 W. 29th St., N. Y. Hart. James, 117 W. 30th St., N. Y. ~ Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St,, Mil- waukee. Wis. Kessler. Phil F.. 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. ~ Horan, Edward C, 55 W. 2Sth St., N. Y. ~ Hunt. E. H.. 76 Wabash Ave, Chicago. Kennicott Bros. Co., 40-44 Randolph St., Chi- cago. Kuehn. C. A.. 1122 Pine St., St. Louis. Langiahr, Alfred H., 65 W. 2Sth St., N. Y, McCullough Sons Co., J. M., 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati. O. McKcUar. Chas. W.. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38-40 Miami Ave.. Detroit. Mich. Murdoch, J. B., & Co., 545 Liberty Ave., Pltts- hurg. Pa. New York Cut Flower Exchange, Coogan Bldg., fith Ave. and W. 26th St., N. Y. Philadelphia Cut Flower Co., 1516-18 Sansom St., Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 504 Liberty Ave.. Pittsburg. Pa. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 228 Diamond St., Pittsburg. Pa. Pnllworth, C. C. Co., Milwaukee. Wis. Raiidiill. A. L.. Co.. 19 Randolph St., Chicago. Ra.yiior. John I., 49 W, 2Sth St., N. Y. Rice Bios., 128 N. 6th St., Minneapolis, MlnnT Seligman. John. 56 W. 26th St., N . Y. Sheridan. Walter F.. 39 W. 28th St., N. Y. Traendley & Schenek, 44 W, 28th St., N. Y. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write os about it. 248 The American Florist. Aug. 26, Vaughan & Sperry, 58-60 Wabash Ave., Chl- cago. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. WInterson, B. F., Chicago. Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave., Young. A. L., & Co., 54 W. 28tb St., N. X. Young. Thos., 43 W 28th St., New York. Zech & Mann, 61 Wabash Ave., Chicago. GROWERS. Bassett & Washburn, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chl- cago. Benthey-Coatsworth Co., The, 35 Randolph St., Chicago. Brant, D. Wood, W. Peterson and N. 48th Ayos.. Chicago. Bruns. H. N.. 1409-11 W. Madison St., Chicago. Endlong. J. A.. 37-39 Randolph St., Chicago. Hill. The E. G. Co.. Richmond, Ind. PoehUnann Bros. Co., 35-37 Randolph St., Chl- cago. Relnberg. Peter. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. South Park Floral Co., Heller Bros., New Oas- tle. Ind. WIetor Bros., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. WIttbold, Geo. Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. ■ Wolf. John. Savannah, Ga. Retail Gut Flowers. Altken, Mark, 378 Main St., Springfield. Mass. Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree tSt., Atlanta, Ga. Berke, George H., 1505 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City, N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Blackistoue, 14th and H Sts., N. W., Wash- Ington, D. C. Breitmeyer's John, Sons, cor. Miami and Gra- tlot Aves., Detroit, Mich. Cooke, Geo. H., Connecticut Ave. and Ii St., Washington. D. C. iiilckhult. Mrs. Chaa., Gaivcatoa, Tex. Garden, Alex. B., 441 Center Market, Wash- ington, D. C. Gude, A., & Bro., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. Hauswlrth, P. J., Auditorium Annex, Chicago. Hess & Swoboda. 1416 B'arnam St., Omaha, Neb. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Mills The Florist, 36 W. Forsyth St., Jackson- ville, Fla. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Palmer's, Buffalo, N. Y. Shaffer, 14th and Eye Sts., Washington, D. C. Sicvers & Boland, 33 Post St., San Francisco, Cal. Weber, Fred C, 4320-28 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. Supplies, Sundries, Etc. Artificial Leaves — All styles in hundreds of different designs. Kossig Bros., 497 W. Broad- way, New York. Book — Peony manual, 30c. C. S. Harrison, York. Neb. Bulb Pans, Etc. — Bulb pans. Detroit Flower Pot Mfg. Co., 409 Howard St., Detroit. Mich. Bulb Pans, Etc. — Bulb and fern pans. The Keller Pottery Co., 213-223 Pearl St., Norris- town. Pa. Coal — Florists' specials: "Kinkaid" Hocking, Kanawha Splint, lower vein Brazil Block, gen- uine smokeless Pocohontas, Sullivan County Indiana Lump. Globe Coal Co., 1560-1570 Old Colony BIdg.. Chicago. Cut Flower Boxes — Violet design, corrugated shipping boxes. J. W. Sefton Mfg. Co., Bos 16, Anderson, Ind. Cut Flower Boxes — Cut flower boxes, water- proof, corner lock style. No charge for print- ing on orders above 250 boxes. Livingston Seed Co.. Columbus, O. Cut Flower Boxes — Folding cut flower boxes. Holton & Hunkel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Fertilizer — Blatchford's Plant Grower and Land Renovator, $2.75 per 100 lbs. Blatch- ford's Calf Meal Co., Waukegan, 111. Fertilizer — Pure sheep manure; dried, pul- verized and unpulverized. Montana Fertilizer Co., Elgin, 111. Engraving — Best engravings and Illustrations of every description for catalogues. Send for estimates. Globe Bng. & Elec. Co., 427 Dear- born St.. Chicago. Fertilizers — Thompson's vine, plant and vege- table manure, also special chrysanthemum and top dressing manure, plant foods and stimu- lants. Wm. Thompson & Sons, Ltd., Cloven- fords, Scotland. Fumigating Supplies — Vaporizing pans for to- bacco extracts, improved. Diller, Caskey & Co., 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Fumigating Supplies — Tobacco dust for fumi- gating. Edwin L, Koppelman & Co., 81 Pine St., New York. Greens — Evergreens, galax, leucothoe, mosses, etc. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. Y. Greens — Evergreens, fancy and dagger ferns, bronze and green galax. George Cotsonas & Co., 45 W. 29th St., New York. Greens — Specialties; galax leaves, ferns and leucothoe sprays, holly. Princess pine; all kinds of evergreens. Galax leaves, $1 per 1,000. . N. LeCakes & Co., 53 W. 28th St.. New York. Greens — New decorative greens, the branches of huckleberry tree, $2.50 per case. New crop hardy ferns; fancy. $1.25 per 1,000; dagger, $1 per 1,000. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co., Ever- green^^ Greens — Southern wild smilax and florists* hardy decorative supplies. E. A. Beaven, Ever- green^^ Greens — Dagger and f Ancy ferns ; bronze and sphagnum moss, ivy leaves, Sprengeri, aspara- gus, leucothoe sprays. Henry M. Robinson Co., 8-11 Province St.. Boston. Greens — Ferns, 50c per 1,000; galax bronze or green, 75c per 1,000; laurel festooning, 4, 5 and 6c per yd.; branch laurel, 35c per bundle; Princess pine by lb., for festooning. Crowl Fern Co., Millington, Mass. Greens — Hardy cut ferns, moss, laurel, spruce, bouquet evergreen, wreaths, etc. H. J. Smith, Hinsdale, Mass. Greens — Asparagus plumosus nanus strings, 50c each. W. H. ElUott, Brighton. Mass. Hose — Hose in quantity. Chicago .House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts.. Chicago. Hose — "'Bull Frog" brand, %-in. and %-in. Toledo Rubber Co.. Toledo. O. Hose — New, %-in., 7%c per foot; %-in., not guaranteed, 4%c per foot. Metropolitan Mate- rial Co., 14U8 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Insecticide — Tobacco paper or liquid; prices, paper, 24 sheets, 75c, 144 sheets, $3.00, 288 sheets, $6.50; liquid, $10.50 per gal., $5.50 per % gal., pint, $1.50, Vi pint, 50c. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville. Ky. Insecticide — Rose leaf Insecticide. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. Insecticides — Nikoteen, non-injurious, for fum- igating or spraying. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis. Mo. Lawn Mower — The Clipper lawn mower. No. 1. 12-in., $5; No. 2, 15-in., $6; No. 3, 18-in., $7; No. 4, 21-in., $8. Draft, money order or reg. letter. Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, 111. Mastica — For glazing greenhouses. P. O. Fierce Co.. 170 Fulton St.. New York. Metal Designs — Send for prices. A. Hermann, 404-12 B. 34th St., New York. Pots — Standard flower pots. We can save you money. W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Wash- ington, D. C. Pots — Standard flower pots. Tlje Whilldin Pottery Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; Jersey City, N. J.; Long Island City, N. Y. Pots — Strong, smooth, porous. Ionia Pottery Co.. Iowa, Mich. Pots— Pots of all kinds. A. H. Hews & Co., No. Cambridge, Mass.; Long Island City, N. Y. Pots — Standard pots, which for strength and porosity combined are best on market. A. F. Kobr, 1621-23 N. Leavitt St.. Chicago. Pots — Red standards, full size, and wide bot- toms. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., 490 Howard St.. Detroit. Mich. Pots — Red standard; azalea pots. The Keller Pottery Co.. 213-223 Pearl St.. Norrlstown. Pa. Pots — Before buying, write for prizes. Geo. Keller & Son, 361-63 Herndon St., near Wrlght- wood A v e.. Chicago. Pots — Red pots. Sample pot and price list on application. C. O. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Pots — Red standard. Paducah Pottery, Padu- cah. Ky. Printing — Regan Printing House; large runs of Catalogues our specialty. Write for figures. Regan Printing House, 89-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. _^^ Supplies — Importers and manufacturers of flo- rists' supplies. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St.. New York. Supplies — Wire designs, office railings, etc. Eagle Wire Works, 469 Broadway, Cleveland, Ohio. Supplies — Hose, hose valves and steamfltting tools. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Supplies — Seed pans, standard flower pots, cylinders for cut flowers, hanging baskets, lawn vases, etc. Hilflnger Bros. Pottery, Ft. Edward, N. Y. Supplies — Florists' wire designs and supplies. Emil Stefeens. 335 E. 21st St.. New Yo rk. Supplies — Importers and manufacturers of flo- rists' supplies. L. Baumann & Co., 78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Supplies — Tin foil, cut wire, corrugated boxes, folding boxes, all kinds letters, wire designs, cycas leaves, ribbons, etc. Henry M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. Supplies — Full line of florists* supplies. J. Stern & Co., 1928 Germantown Ave., Phlladel- phia. Supplies— rManufacturers and importers. M. Rice & Co., 1220 Race St., Philadelphia. Pa. Supplies — Importers, jobbers, manufacturers of florists* supplies ; western leaders. C. C. Poll- worth Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Supplies — Makers of wire designs and florists* supplies. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Supplies — Cape flower, cycas leaves, metal designs, and all florists' supplies. A. Hermann, 412- E. 34th St.. New York. Rafla — Samples free if you mention the American Florjst. Large assortment of colors. R. H. Comey Co., Camden. N. J. Ribbon — Ribbon , specialists. M. Rice & Co., 1220 Race St., Philadelphia. Seed Cases — Heller's mice proof seed cases. Heller &. Co.. Montclair, N. J. Toothpicks, Wired— $1.50 per 10,000; $6.25 per 50,000. W. J. Cowee, Mfr.. Berlin, N. Y. Weedkiller — "Eureka" weed killer, large size tin, 75c each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Wire Supports — Model extension carnation sup- ports, galvanized wire rose stakes tying wires, single and dbl. pot hangers. Igoe Bros., 226 N. 9th St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Wire Work— E. H. Hunt, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Wire Work — None made as good at oup prices. C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Weiland & Risch, 69 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Construction Materials, Boilers, Etc. Boilers — Heating and ventilating apparatus of all kinds. Burnham-HitchlngB-Plersoa Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. - Boilers — Gurney heaters, heat by steam or hot water. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co,, 111 5th Ave., N. Y.; 74 Franklin St., Boston. . Boilers — For greenhouse heating. The Green- house Co., Kearney Ave., Jersey City, N. J. B oiler s^B oilers of high grade for green- houses. Steam and hot water. Giblin & Co., Utica. N. Y. ___^_^___^_ BoHers^Im proved greenhouse boilers, made of best material, shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front. Bides and back). Kroeschell Bros. Co., 45 Erie St., Chicago. Boilers — Pipes and fittings. Metropolitan Ma- terial Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brook- lyn. N. Y. ^__^___^____^^ Boilers — And heating apparatus. Johnston Heating Co.. St. James Bldg., New York. Boilers — Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brook- lyn, N. Y. Boilers — Furman boilers. Particularly well adapted for greenhouse heating. The Herea- deen Mfg. Co., Dept. Am., Geneva, N. Y. Boilers — Water tube steam boiler. King Con- structioD Co. . N. Tonawanda. New York. Boilers — ^250 Horizontal tabular boilers ; 50 greenhouse heaters. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Boiler Tuigs — All sizes from 2 to 6-I11. Chi- cago House Wrecking Co., W. 36th and Iron Sts.. Chicago. Building Material — New and second-hand gulf cypress greenhouse lumber ; hotbed sash. Met- ropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Btiilding Material — Cypress sash bars; greea- house material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Monlnger Co., 412-22 Haw- thorne Ave., Chicago. Buildingr Material — Cypress Is far more dur- able than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men furnished to superintend erec- tion when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., NepODset, Boston, Maas. Building Material — Of all descriptions, cold frames, hot-bed sash, etc. Burnham-Hltchings- Pierson Co.. 1133 Broadway, New York. Building Material — Lumber for greenhouse benches. Ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, floor- ing, white cedar posts, etc. We are in special position to furnish "Pecky Cypress"; everything In pine and hemlock building lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., cor. Weed St. and Haw- thorne, Chicago. Building Material — Greenhouse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- ington red cedar. A. Dletach Co., 615-21 Shef- field Ave., Chicago. Building Material — Gulf cypress greenhouse material. Hotbed sash. We furnish everything for building. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flash- ing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. fii /Awmmm Liru HmErica is "ths Prow of the UbssbI; thers may bs mars comfort Umidships, but we are ths first to touch Unknown Seas, Vol. XXV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 2, 1905. No. 900 f iiE M^smim Wiu&mm TWBNTT-FIRBT YEAR. Copyright 1905, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Pdelishbd evekt Satubbat bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn St., Chicago. Eastern Office: 429 Sixth Ave.. New York. Subscription, SI. 00 a year. To Europe, $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from tbe trade. Volumes half-yearly from August, 1901. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. OlTicEKS— J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, president; J. R. Fbbeman, Washington, D. C, vice-presi- dent: Wm. J. Stewart, U Hamilton Place, Room 11, Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Beatty, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. Officers-elect — Wm. F. Kasting, president; H. M. Altick, vice-prsident; secretary and treas- urer as above. Twenty-second annual meeting at Dayton, Ohio, August, 1906. Exhibition — A grand national and general ex- hibition will be held at Boston. Mass., March, 1906, under the auspices of the society. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting and exhibition. Boston, Mass., March, 1906. Alex Montgomert, Natick, Mass., president; Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Ma.s., secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Boston, 1906. Peter Fisher, Ellis. Mass., president; Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition, Philadel- phia, Pa., November, 1905. Fred. H. Lemon, Kichmond,Ind., secretary. Ready Reference Advertising Page 285- ^FLORISTS' PLANT NOTES. ^ For Early September. Roman Hyacinths. — For an early cutting of flowers the bulbs of Roman hyacinths should now be planted. There is no difficulty in finding ready sales for well-done bulbous flowers from about the middle of November to the beginning of January at prices that leave a margin of fair -profit for the grower. The bulbs are handled best by planting them closely together in trays or boxes, leaving just enough clear space between them so they do not touch. Any fairly good soil, somewhat enriched with old decayed manure, and of a sandy nature, will do for hyacinths. The bulbs are simply pressed into the loose soil, leaving the upper half above the ground. After being planted the boxes are placed side by side on a level piece of garden land, are thoroughly watered and then covered with four or five inches of moist sand, sawdust or fresh soil. This will keep them moist until the bulbs are rooted. In about seven or eight weeks they should hav« completely filled their boxes with roots, and the tops should just show the beginning of growth, a crown still closed, waxy white and about an inch high. If this is the case, the hyacinths may be regarded as being in excellent shape, and the boxes should now be carefully freed of the soil used as an additional top cover- ing, and be removed to a cold frame, cellar or shed, or be placed under the staging of a cool greenhouse, from where, at any time, they may now be taken to a warm house and forced into bloom in a temperature of 55° or 60°. Paper White Narcissus. — Finely grown blooms of Narcissus grandiflorus, or the well known early Paper White variety, are good property during the winter holidays. The bulbs must now be planted if a crop of flowers is desired this early. The treatment for these bulbs differs in some essentials from that prescribed for Roman hyacinths. The soil to be used could be heavier and richer, need not be very sandy and should be more firmly packed in the boxes than that in which hyacinths are grown, nor should the boxed bulbs, if buried at all, be under the covering of soil any longer than four or five weeks, lest the tops will have grown to such a length as to render them liable to be broken off in clearing away the top layer of earth. While early frosts should never touch any stock of this class intended for _ early forcing, a slight freezing, coming unexpectedly, would not greatly harm Roman hyacinths, but Paper Whites would be seriously dam- aged thereby and should not be sub- jected to any such risks; and finally, while severe forcing in the case of Roman hyacinths is perfectly safe and productive of long stemmed, well devel- oped flowers, narcissi should not be so treated, but be slowly and gradually brought into bloom in a light, well ven- tilated house, and in a temperature of about 50°. This will take a few weeks longer than would be the case under a course of high pressure forcing, but the spikes will be stouter, the flowers finer, and the price obtainable for such stock, and gladly paid all through the season, an inducement to careful culture. They will be in good time for the holidays, if a start is made now. LiLiuM Harrisil — Of fully as great importance as the foregoing species of bulbous plants, and of even greater value as stock for an early demand, are Ber- muda lilies, and the planting of the bulbs from now on permits of no undue delay. Bulbs of the 5 to 7-inch size are planted singly into 5-inch pots, the larger sized grades requiring 6-inch pots. The soil for these lilies should be a mixture of good, freshly dug, garden loam, and decayed earth-like manure, the latter to form about one-fourth of the entire bulk. The bulbs are planted deep enough in their pots to merely allow the tips to be seen after a good watering has been given. An outdoor cold frame is a good place for the potted bulbs, affording pro- tection against heavy rains and unfav- orable spells of weather. The pots should be set level and close together and then be covered either with a thin layer of moist hay or a few inches of sand or soil to give the stock underneath the benefit of an even and uniform mois- ture, essential to rapid and healthy root formation. As soon as the top growth starts, this covering must be removed to allow of perfect and unhampered devel- opment of crown and foliage. The lilies should be taken in before real cold 250 The American Florist. Sept. weather sets in, and be placed on a bench, light and airy, pretty close to the glass, in a house where the mainten- ance of a temperature between 40° and 45° in winter is not difficult. As the plants advance in growth, those having made most headway should be selected for early forcing. Any lily, backward in growth, especially if insufficiently sup- plied with roots, should not be subjected to heat. Cyclamens. — The first two weeks in September are set aside by all success- ful growers as the most propitious time for the starting of cyclamen seeds for the ensuing season. This, means that if the seeds are sown now, provision will have been made for a stock to bloom and be in salable condition from the fall of 1906 to spring, 1907. The seeds are sown thinly into seed pans or shallow trays filled with a rather sandy grade of partly decomposed, freshly gathered leaf mold, without any additional fertilizing matter other than what is contained in the leaf mold. The seed pans are best placed in an outdoor frame, should there be carefully watered and kept in a mod- erately moist condition, neither allowed to become very dry at any time or ever over-wet or soggy. Until the plants show above ground, a heavy shading oh the sashes is necessary, but after that, and especially on the cooler days of approaching autumn, but a light shade at the sunniest hours is required for the well being of the little seedlings. This year's stock of cyclamen will now be about ready for the final shift into the selling size pots. For this last repot- ting the soil should be made a trifle richer and heavier in texture than the pure leaf mold used heretofore by add- ing a reasonable quantity of thoroughly decayed manure from open air accumu- lations and some friable loam from a well drained field. In transplanting the base of the plants should just touch the soil, so that the roots are below and the bulb above ground. The first few premature flower buds should be pinched off. Flowers, when showing color, must not be subjected to spraying or fumigation. Mignonette. — To secure a crop of mignonette for winter cutting, it is nec- essary that a sowing should be made now. If the mignonette is to be raised on benches, now planted to chrysanthe- mums the seeds will have to be started in pots. In this case five or six seeds are pressed into the soil, held by a 3 or 4-inch pot, the pots placed on a bench or in a frame, thoroughly but carefully watered, and after that covered with paper, which is taken away when the seedlings appear. When about an inch or more high and beyond all danger from grasshoppers and caterpillars, the seedlings are thinned out, leaving the strongest two, which number again is reduced to but one after the plants have been safely transplanted from pot to bench and there started to grow. . One foot between plants each way is about the right distance they should be planted on the bench. The soil must be well firmed after the chrysanthemums have been cleared away, and if found to be not rich enough, should bC made so by a liberal dressing of good ' old manure. Where a suitable bench or solid bed can be got ready now, the better plan would be to sow the seeds at once into the bench or bed ill hills marked off to the right distance, and to thin out to one strong plant, when the plants are of some size. This certainly is the short- est and safest road to success in the culture of mignonette. When the plants have grown to about four inches in height, the tops should be nipped off, which throws the strength into the side- shoots, of which but three or four should be allowed to grow, and these be properly trimmed and tied to stakes. Sweet Peas. — As a very good crop, to follow the early varieties of chrysanthe- mums, sweet peas deserve consideration. These, if the seeds are now started in pots, will furnish flowers during mid- winter, a time when the demand for them is brisk and the prices high. Sweet peas require the same treatment as mignonette, as far as the starting of the seeds, the care of the young plants, their George M. Kellogg. want of fresh air and brightest sunshine are concerned, but the soil for sweet peas should not in any way be over fer- tilized, nor should a deeply dug, solid bed be chosen for this culture, since any great encouragement of this nature leads only to the production of an over- growth in vines, considerably diminish- ing the crop of flowers and consequently the profit of the grower. The peas may be planted in rows, quite close together and the rows from twelve to fifteen inches apart, or they may be grown in hills, each cluster of vines to be trained separately. This latter mode of raising sweet peas under glass has given good results, and is the one to adopt, if the plants have been started in pots, five or more vines to a pot, to be transplanted into the bench later on. Shasta Daisies.— If in a bed of Shasta daisies raised from seeds, the best plants — those that produced the most and largest flowers — have been marked when the daisies were in bloom, now is the time to single out these good plants, to divide the clumps into any number of small pieces and to reset these into a bed or border by themselves. They will have sufficient time, if this work is done now, to become nicely established before winter sets 'in and their safety is assured. E. ' Magnolia, Mass.— At the floral fete held at the Oceanside hotel August 17 more' than 1,200 people were present. Convention Musings. The city of Washington never looked more beautiful than during the week of the convention of our national soci- ety, there having been such plentiful rains that the grass and trees were in the best possible condition for the sea- son. The broad leaved magnolias, many of them magnificent specimens, and the great variety of other trees and shrubs that add so greatly to the charms of this well planted city, were a constant source of interest and pleasure to the visitors. The crape myrtles that are seen in so many Washington gardens in various shades of color from white to magenta were especially attractive and novel to many of those from less favored locali- ties, this lovely shrub being seldom seen north of Philadelphia. ,...■ Then there are the great number of national buildings to be visited and en- joyed, but this is not to be a directory, and we can only say that anyone who missed seeing the congressional library still has in store one of the greatest architectural and artistic treats to be found in this country. But it is not only the city and its buildings that appealed to the visitors, for there was also the whole-souled welcome from the members of the Washington Florists' Club, and the con- stant endeavor to care for the visiting delegates, and to make their stay as pleasant as possible. Of course, there are changes among the delegates from year to year, for some have fallen by the wayside, some have failed in health, and some have found other matters oi importance to engross their attention. John N. May, of Summit, N. J., and Wm, Falconer, of Pittsburg, were among the missing and missed, and H. A. Siebrecht without a silk hat was really a revela- tion to some of the old timers, for with a proper anticipation of the probable climate of Washington, that peren- nially youthful and active member of the society had decorated his dome of thought with a perfectly proper pan- ama. And then the weather man car- ried out the promises of Brother Gude by giving us the best in his store just as soon as he could get down to it, for after Tuesday the weather was of the most comfortable description. From a business point of view, there are various opinions expressed regard- ing the success of the convention, some declaring it to have been "the best ever," other more conservatively saying, "fair to medium," and some sufficiently pessimistic to announce the verdict that business was "rotten," but a careful review of the evidence would seem to indicate that the total volume of busi- ness done by the trade exhibitors would not aggregate as much as has been secured at some former meetings. The exhibits were very large and varied, but it was most unfortunate that it was necessary to divide the show between two separate and distinct buildings, for many of the visitors did not know where the second hall was located, with the result that those exhibitors who" were placed in the Masonic hall, and who it is supposed paid an equal price for space, scarcely got a fair run for their money. Even among these serious mat- ters, however, there is sometimes to be found a humorous feature, and in a cer- tain governmental exhibit of palms it did seem like a new br^ak to find a , so-called Oreodoxa oleracea with up- right foliage, and erose leaflets, and alto- gether a suspicious resemblance to Wal- zgos. The American Florist. 251 lichia caryotoides. But then there have been several sports discovered in that department of late. Speaking of sports, the catalogue of new forms of Nephrolepsis exaltata is constantly growing, and it becomes a matter of serious consideration among the growers as to what they shall invest in next. There were Piersoni, P. ele- gantissima, Barrowsii, Whitmani, Scottii and one or two others to choose from, and yet we find some growers who still remark that the old Boston fern is good enough for them. Regarding N. Whitmani, it might be of interest to some of our botanical friends, and pos- sibly lead to a more correct nomencla- ture did we know what this name com- memorates, whether a person or place is thus honored, for if the town is indi- cated, a different termination to the varietal name would seem to be proper. A new exhibitor of plants appeared this season at the convention in the per- son of A. N. Pierson, of Cromwell, Conn., and in that exhibit were some ferns of ordinary trade species grown in s or 6-inch pots, several plants in a pot, a method that has several times been suggested in these columns, and one that will doubtless find an opening as the trade progresses, just as has been done for many years in London and Paris. That the presidency of the national society is not looked upon as an empty honor is evidenced by the number of candidates for that office, but really, gentlemen, this electioneering with ready-marked ballots in your hands or pockets does not add to the dignity of . the office, but rather produces a twinge of regret in the minds of the thoughtful , members of the society, some of whom still retain that old-fashioned idea that the office would better seek the man. Some years ago the society added a tail to its name, but somehow the tail does not seem to wag with any degree of vigor, and we sometimes hear the opinion ventured that a surgical opera- tion upon the tail in question might prove beneficial on the good scriptural ground that an unproductive branch should be removed. It is borne in upon us that the S. A. F. is very largely a growers' organization, and that the re- tail men and the private gardeners do not affiliate so closely as would seem desirable in a society that was supposed to cover all departments. There are many who would have enjoyed a trip to Niagara Falls next year, but yet it seems that the claims of the less notable cities must be noticed from time to time, and if the interest in the society is to be kept up and the membership to be extended there should be a meeting in a smaller town at in- tervals in the interest of justice and equity, and it is therefore respectfully suggested to the board of directors that they should "get busy" at the very first opportunity and' prepare such a pro- gramme for the meeting to be held at Dayton, O., in 1906, that the members will flock to the scene, and also "their sisters and their cousins and their aunts." In short, fellow florists, let us prepare great classic page for page and word for word, including the 1,800 woodcuts with which the book is adorned. The price to subscribers before publication will be 3 guineas, which will be raised to 4 guineas on the day of its issue to the public. Old copies of the original are now so scarce that it is to be hoped the neces- sary support will be forthcoming, in which case we may reasonably hope to see some of the other rare old classic writers included in a reissue by this en- terprising firm. P. ESTABLISHMENT OF GEORGE M. KELLOGG, PLEASANT HILL, MO. 810,000 dairy and liquid manure tanks to hold up the hands of the president and all the other officers in every good work, well knowing that criticism is a much easier turn for each of us than to do our little part for the general wel- fare. W. H. Taplin. Gerarde's Herbal. Messrs. Methuen, the well known publishers of London, Eng., a little more than a year ago issued a reprint of John Parkinson's "Paradisi in Sole Par- adisus Terrestris," which was a remark- able success. The book in a short time advanced in price from 30 shillings ($7-So), at which price it was issued to subscribers, to 4 guineas ($20.60), and will shortly be raised to 5 guineas. As a result the publishers are now contemplating a reproduction of the first edition of Gerarde's Herbal of 1597. But as this book is twice the size of Parkinson's, Messrs. Methuen will only undertake the venture provided sufficient support is promised. If they can be as- sured of this they will produce Gerarde's WITH THE GROWERS George M. Kellogg-, Pleasant Hill, Mo. An excellent example of what thrift and economy can accomplish may be seen at the establishment of George M. Kellogg. He came to this village dur- ing the stormy political period of 1867 and the distinction of being the only re- publican in town was one that few men would care to admit. Gradually his gar- den increased and his tantalizing neigh- bors to whom he offered his products gradually became his customers and friends. One of Mr. Kellogg's chief character- istics was his charitable disposition, and the Kellogg theatre, erected several years ago, stands as a monument in this respect. From the little lean-to came gratis the flowers for the weddings and funerals of the neighborhood, and grad- ually, as the demand increased, field aft- er field was added, until at the present time the plant covers an area of 200 acres. In the center of this is the ESTABLISHMENT OF GEORGE M. KELLOGG, PLEASANT HILL, MO. 252 The American Florist. Sept. 2, gi'eenhouse plant, consisting of 400,000 square feet of glass and twenty-five acres of artificial lagoons which supply water and ice. The large dairy with two immense liquid fertilizer tanks is also a prominent feature of the place. Acme. R. C. Pye, Nyack, N. Y. After four years of work on his place at Nyack, N. Y., R. C. Pye is showing pleasing results from a cultural point of view, and considerable progression in that he is erecting five new houses, ridge and furrow construction, to increase his output. He grows chiefly Kaiserin roses, carnations and maidenhair ferns in both cuneatum and Croweanum varieties. He has tvvo houses of the roses, and his cut- ting just now is rather above the aver- age for the season and in quality perhaps better than any of the same variety coming into the New York mar- ket. There is a house of Adiantum Crow- eanum which Mr. Pye says has given good satisfaction. Three houses are planted with Mrs. T. W. Lawson car- nations, and other houses are to be planted with Enchantress and Senator Crane. The latter is a favorite here, having proved to be a good grower and very prolific. The new houses are to be planted largely with varieties of Mr. Pye's origination. One of these is a sport of Genevieve Lord, a pleasing light salmon in color. It has been closely watched for three years and seems des- tined to fill commercial expectations. Another is a seedling of Gomez and full of promise. Fiancee and Variegated Lawson are also to be planted. With the completion of the new range and a connecting shed, Mr. Pye will have as neat a plant as any to be found in his neighborhood. Vaugfhan's, Western Springs, m. There is a great wealth of bloom at Vaughan's Nurseries just now and the canna plantations and hardy herbaceous perennials are showing up quite hand- somely. Among cannas King Humbert is remarkably fine and Superintendent Wilson assured us that that well known canna expert, Antoine Wintzer, of the Conard & Jones Company, West Grove', Pa., considers this variety and David Harum two of the best cannas in culti- vation to-day. The phlo.x collection is very interesting and well worth a visit at this time. Dahlias, too, are showing up well. Gladiolus Princeps as usual shows up splendidly. This firm has been developing its nursery department very considerably during the past few years and a large quantity of fine young stock in all leading lines is now on hand. In the greenhouses one finds the usual assortment of plants, considerable space being devoted to the Boston fern in its various varieties. The favorites appar- ently at this time, judging from the quantity on hand, are Nephrolepis Scot- tii and N. Piersoni elegantissima, but all the other forms of this popular plant are undergoing thorough test and will be given ample space when their utility has been demonstrated. The Baby Rambler rose of course is given consid- erable attention here and the demand for it is decidedly on the increase, con- siderable difficulty being experienced in maintaining stock in the best salable sizes. Among palms kentias are finer . here than we have ever seen them be- fore, and that is saying a good deal, some of the best stock in this line hav- ing been turned out at this establish- ment. Chrysanthemums for the fall shows are being brought along in quan- tity and no doubt they will render a good account of themselves later. Herbaceous Plant Notes. August furnishes the herbaceous bor- der with most gorgeous colors, more so perhaps than any other month of the year. It is the month when the phloxes of the decussata type and their hybrids in uncountable varieties are at their height; all the delphiniums, a number of the helianthuses, the bright, rich colored Monarda didyma and the pink M. fistu- losa are fully out and hundreds of other free blooming, hardy plants of every imaginable color do their share to make this month the gayest of the season. Rudbeckia speciosa, or Newmani, is one of the most desirable perennials for all purposes ; a very compact, freely branch- ing plant, two to two and one-half feet in height, and producing many golden- yellow flowers with a dark purple disk, which last in perfection until frost destroys them. This is the best rud- beckia for cutting. R. maxima, also, is a very handsome taller growing plant, with good sized, deep yellow flowers. The florets are fully two inches long, drooping around the cone-shaped, elon- gated brown disk. The leaves are large, entire, oblong-oval, eight to ten inches long, and decidedly glaucous. This species is not very common. R. pur- purea .serotina, often called echinacea is a free and robust growing distinct plant, with large, broad, purplish-pink rays set around a brownish-purple shiny disk; the flowers are not unlike single zinnias, and their lasting qualities are unsurpassed. A succession of flowers will continue to open out until Novem- ber. Erodium Manescavi is perhaps the showiest of all the heron's bills. The flowers are large, a pleasing purplish red, produced very freely all summer and autumn on long stems, bearing umbels of five to seven flowers. It likes full exposure to the sun and under favorable conditions attains a height of one and one-half to two feet. E. macradenium, or glandulosum, is a much dwarfer species, with smaller, lilac-rose flowers. Like the former, it requires an open sit- uation and both will do well in rather dry soil Eryngiums are at their best now; their shiny, steel-blue heads are unique and handsome. E. amethystinum bears numerous heads on a freely branching, erect stem one and one-half to two feet high. E. giganteum is a grand plant, with blue, ovate flower heads surrounded by large lacerated bracts, whitish blue in color, borne on very stout, branching stems. E. yuccasfolium, or aquaticum, is a distinct species, with long, broadly linear leaves veined and slightly ser- rated; the flower heads are globose, large, silvery tomentose, with a bluish tinge, with stem two, and one-half to three feet high; a highly interesting species. E. planum produces a multitude of steel-blue, globose heads on branching stems and rarely exceeds eighteen inches in height. Lobelias of the cardinalis type and their hybrids have been in bloom for about a month now; their stately, tall, erect racemes are still densely clothed from tip to base with bright, gorgeous flowers and numerous unflowered stems are ready to open out their buds to pro- long the flowering season another month VAUGHAN'S GREENHOUSES, WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL. rgo3. The American Florist. 253 or more. A large patch of several thou- sand plants in a rather moist piece of ground shows quite a variety of shades in crimson and scarlet. L. syphilitica, a pure light blue species, grows stout and stocky, the racemes being shorter and somewhat leafy, but it is a very pretty perennial, well worth a place in every garden. Echinops Ritro, the globe thistle, is a fine plant, bearing great quantities of plants after they have once flowered. One of his reasons, certainly a good one, is that he found that disease or rust is much more prevalent on old plants than on new, and again, he claims that young plants are more profitable, coming in as a rule a little later than old plants and continuing to bloom longer. The grow- er from whom this information is de- rived cut 12,000 in one day last week. As many of these young plants iniii ^jH^HK^'r^H WMm ' js J L wi|>'''* •*•**& ^8^^^5 1 VISITORS AT VAUGHAN'S NURSERIES, WESTERN SPRINGS, ILL., AUGUST 26, perfectly globose heads, which have a blue metallic shine over the spinelike scales. The foliage is really pinnatifid, but has an appearance of being deeply serrated and cut. E. sphaerocephalus bears pale, whitish-blue heads, somewhat larger than the first-named. Scabiosa Caucasica, the blue and white variety, blooms abundantly early and late; the flowers are large and attractive, the stems long, slender and wiry. This IS a good cut flower and I have often wondered why this deserving plant is not grown more extensively. Silene Schafta is studded all over with its large deep pink flowers from now on until October. Each plant forms a dense, spreading, cushion-like mat only a few inches high. It is really a gem for the front part of borders or for low beds. Helenium autumnale is blooming pro- fusely in immense, broad, spreading clus- ters, and hundreds lof golden-yellow flowers on the many branched stems are to open out later on. It is a rather tall growing plant, three to four feet, but forms a well proportioned, symmet- rical specimen, furnished down to the ground when not crowded for room. Tall delphiniums planted near by or interspersed with them form a fine con- trast in the border. The deep orange flowers of Asclepias tuberosa make a grand effect on a dry, sunny bank. Euphorbia corollata and the gypsophilas appear like a mist of glistening tiny dewdrops, laying over the same bank, and wherever one turns he catches sight ofrnpre flowers, more color and additional charm in the herbaceous grounds during the month of August. K. as pots can be found for are pot- ted, the rest are kept in flats, and all kept in a cool greenhouse all winter. The seed is usually sown not later than the first week in September. M. The Ideal Employer.* S. S. SKIDELSKY, FIRST PRIZE. Our worthy president, J. C. Vaughan, in his very able and thoughtful paper on the ideal em- ploye, which he delivered before the Society of American Florists at St. Louis, dwells with re- markable clearness upon those qualities which, in his opinion, con- stitute the chief requirements of an ideal employe. Like all successful business men, employers of labor, he seems to have a pretty clear and accurate idea of the *Papers awarded the H. B. Beatty prizes in the S. A. F. competition. kind of men that contribute largely to- wards the svtccess of a business enter- prise. Men of the Garcia messenger type, knowing no fears, despising the difficulties and defying all hardships, having but one aim and object in view and that the achievement of success for their employer — such men, I say, are in- deed ideal in the broadest sense of the word. Granted, then, that such men are a blessing and are well worthy of their hire, the question naturally arises, who is responsible for such unselfish devo- tion on the part of the employe? In viewing the ideal employe, one must be sure to take a simultaneous glance at the employer himself. And this brings me to the very question I have under- taken to answer, namely, what is an ideal employer? Briefly stated, the ideal employer is a man of a broad turn of mind, of broad views, by nature an optimist, a man of lofty aims and aspirations, one inca- pable of a mean, selfish deed; whose do- mestic life is pure and chaste, who in his relations to his fellowraen is gov- erned not by pelf but by that divine rule which prescribes "Love thy neighbor as thyself." The ideal employer is a man who, aside from his business training, has imbibed those moral truths but for which our world would be desolate and dreary; a man who, like the late George W. Childs, lives for the welfare of his fellowmen. When the typographical union of Philadelphia sent a delegation to Mr. Childs instructing it to impress upon the good man the needlessness of paying his employes more than their union schedule required, the worthy gentleman replied that his men earned all he gave them, that he did not intend to reduce the payroll, scale or no scale. Such men are indeed ideal employers and it is with such men that the ideal employe is to be found. "Like master, like man," is a truth that no sophistry can shake. Having defined in a general way the qualities to be sought in the ideal em- ployer, I will now attempt by Avay of contrast, to present a picture of the real employer. Far be it, however, from my intention to reflect upon the honesty and integrity of the gentlemen present, most of whom, I take it for granted, are em- ployers. The truth, however, requires me to take a pessimistic view of the aims and motives that govern some of our employers in their relations to their men. The grower who hires his man to HollyhocSs. It may be of interest to some to know that the largest grower of hollyhocks . for cutting in New England never both- ers keeping old plants and sets forth two very substantial reasons for discarding BOSTON FERN HOUSE AT VAUGHAN'S, WESTERN SPRINGS. ILL. 254 The American Florist. Sept. 2, look after his roses and carnations sal- ! dom, if ever, gives him a thought beyond | that of what he can produce. If the | stock is creditable, well and good, else out he goes to make room for another man. On the face of it, it looks proper, of course. Yet how often do we ignore conditions and circumstances beyond the control of the best men? Good wages to the right man are paid, as a rule, not be- • cause of choice, but because of necessity. I have often met men working from sunrise to sunset and late into the cold, wintry nights for a paltry few dollars per week. At last, when life becomes burdensome and a more suitable place is found at a higher wage, the employer is ready to offer better terms. Necessity, of course, has compelled him to "com- promise." Such is not the ideal em- ployer. The "Knight of the Grip" or the man of the road is as happy as the proverbial lark when he can show "big results" and send good orders to the house. Fifteen below zero or 90 in the shade, it matters not to him. Out he goes on his daily rounds, trudging along some country road in quest of business; faithful to his trust, like the true soldier defending a righteous cause, hopeful and persever- ing. Somewhere in the great city of New York or Chicago a little woman and little children feel lonesome, at times desolate and forlorn, because of the absence of their bread winner and protector. Things look discouraging and gloomy at times on the road, despite one's best efforts. At such times a word of encouragement would be welcome in- deed, but here is a letter. "Get a hustle on yourself," it says. "You must do better. Why don't you sell to Mr. So and So?" Results are wanted regard- less of all circumstances. Those who read the letters of Mr. Graham, the pork packer, to his son, which appeared periodically in the Saturday Evening Post, can see the typical real employer. Mr. Graham wants no apologies, no ex- planations ; he wants orders for pork, spare ribs, lard, and nothing but orders. Very laudable indeed, but the ideal em- ployer is not reflected in Mr. Graham. The man or woman behind the count- er toiling from morning till evening, and during the rush of the holiday sea- son late into the night, finds no pleasure in the work if his or her efforts are not appreciated. Things are done in a half hearted manner. On the other hand, be the employer of the ideal type, having the interest of his employes at heart, a sort of enthusiasm is sure to pervade the establishment. lean cite instances that came under my personal observation. The kind hearted master who in the "good" old slavery days took a fatherly interest in his human chattels, who fed them well, protected them, never abus- ing the helpless creatures, was the ideal master, whose virtues are extolled to this very day by the old southern dark- ies. Such a master seldom, if ever, had occasion to employ his bloodhounds in pursuit after a liberty-loving negro. "Like master, like man," faith and mu- tual confidence obviating the necessity of the lash, the bloodhounds and the ven- geance of the slave. The ideal employer is he whose inter- ests extend beyond the narrow sphere of the counting room and the shop, who sees in his employes the man rather than the producing machine. Ever on the alert, ever watchful over his own in- terests, he realizes at the same time that the interests of his employer must be protected as well, that the one subserves the other, that the one is impossible without the other. It is a noteworthy fact that some of the men at the head of the great industrial establishments in the west, such as Proctor & Gamble, of Ivory soap fame, and Mr. Paterson, of the National Cash Register Com- pany, are approaching the type of the ideal employer. The schools, lecture rooms, clubs, hospitals, which these gen- tlemen have provided for the benefit of their employes, are most gratifying signs of an ideal state of affairs obtain- ing in those establishments. The result of these experiments proves most conclusively that each and every employe on the place takes a keen inter- est in the work at hand, regarding him- self, as it were, as part and parcel of a community, whose progress, as a whole, depends upon the good will and the good work of each individual member. Mr. Patterson has indeed accomplished most wonderful results. His employes are a well bred, well cultured class of men and women. It has been well said that no man has a right to demand that which he cannot give in return. The ideal employe, who, like Garcia's mes- senger, knows no obstacles and will face danger with the fearlessness of a true hero, must have a Garcia to serve. Ad- miral Togo won a naval battle the like of which history does not record because every man under his command found in him the ideal admiral, stern, exacting and withal kind hearted and considerate. On the other hand, the Russian sailors suffered defeat because the men in charge of the unfortunate fleet lacked the qualities of the ideal commanders. To sum up : The ideal employer is, first of all, a moral man; second, he is broad minded and considerate; third, he possesses in no small degree those quali- ties or virtues commonly called patience and perseverance ; fourth, his own inter- ests are inseparable from those of his employe; and, fifth, he regards his busi- ness as a means rather than an end, ever striving to mold his life as his con- science dictates, ever aspiring to live up to the golden rule, "Love thy neighbor as thyself." HENRY EIC HHOLZ, SECOND PRIZE. This society being com- jri||f "^ posed of men of various trades, such as plant and cut flower growers or both, wholesale and re- tail dealers in plants or .^ cut flowers or both, ^^ t seedmen, supplymen, 1^ -Tt \ noveltymen, builders of greenhouse structures and boilermakers, and last but not least, ornamental horti- culturists, I presume the subject must be treated to suit every employer. First of all, an ideal employer must be master of his trade ; he must thoroughly understand his business, as only under these conditions will he be able to judge work done and the ability of employes fairly. Second : The ideal employer should ? ? ? ? "r T^ you want something that we have in stock; and I rH you be favorably inclined to remit its price; and ^ "^ you feel the slightest hesitency in forwarding a CASH order to us until we become better acquainted; USE form belo^v which will afford you protection GO O I ot, Cashier FIRST NATIONAL BANK, SpHngfleM, Ohiom Dear Sir : I (or we) have this day mailed to THE LEEDLE FLORAL COMPANY an order as per copy hereon^ in payment for which I (or ive) enclose herewith^ payable to your order _ for . [Draft, moDey order or regjsteried letter.] In the event that said order should not be filled in accordance with printed matter and cor- respondence issued by The Leedle Floral Company and in accordance with my (or our) order to them, or in case' of unreasonable delay in shipment, I (or we) will so notify you within ten days from date hereof, whereupon you shall immediately return to me (or us), in bankable funds^ the sum above named. After ten days from date hereof and not having heard from me (or us) to the contrary, you are hereby authorized to pass this amount to the credit of The Leedle Floral Company. [Purchaser] [P. 0. Address] . [County] [Siate]^ [Street Address, P. 0. Box or Rural Route] . Date] . THIS INSPIRES CONFIDENCE. Portion of a recent circular. igo5. The American Florist^ THE SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AT 'WASHINGTON, D. C, AUGUST, 1905. have working capital enough to pay every employe promptly in full for all services rendered on days agreed upon, particularly paying for-all overtime due the employes ; for if you try to squeeze here and there a few hours without re- muneration out' of your employes they will surely get square with you as soon as your back is turned, and you are the loser in this skin game. Third: An ideal employer should, in engaging men, have a thorough under- standing of what is expected of each employe, and see that each one does his duty. Have all difficulties adjusted at once, as sometimes a little misunder- standing may create, in the imaginary mind of employer, dissatisfaction that can upset the whole working force. Fourth: An ideal employer should always be prompt if he expects prompt- ness from his help; start promptly, quit promptly, and if really necessary work has to be done before beginning or clos- ing of day, pay promptly for same, ask- ing no favors. Fifth: An ideal employer should see to it that the sabbath day is kept holy. Have only the most necessary work done, as a day of rest and recreation will put a better crew to work at the be- ginning of the week, and at the hand of your Creator you will be rewarded a hundredfold. Sixth : An ideal employer should be reserved in manner, should show no fa- vor; be courteous, polite, but always firm in giving orders and advice. Pro- fanity is an employer's worst enemy. As a child imitates the ways and manners of a parent, so does an employe adopt the ways of his master. Seventh : An ideal employer should encourage his employes wherever possi- ble. There are many ways. Provide the best of tools for every work, pleasant surroundings in workshop and home. _A word of praise where such is due will do wonders. Do not expect the skilled employe to also fill the place of the common helper. Have the trade papers and other trade literature where the men can get them at their leisure. Pur- chase the most meritorious novelties to stimulate the interest of your employes. And last, but not least, to be an ideal employer and have an ideal place of business, it is necessary to employ ideal help. This is very hard to find in this commercial age, and as long as no insti- tutions are turning out ideal helpers, every employer will have to get along the best he can. By following the fore- going advice employes and conditions can be improved, as it is nine times out of ten that the employer is at fault for the condition of his or her business. In closing I wish to say a few words to the florist section of this society in particular. If you are master of your profession, so that you do not have to reply on foremen entirely, but that you yourself can be at the steering wheel of your place, you will find that there is plenty of good help, that if properly treated will do its duty. In employing florists be particular to get men that will work and harmonize together. If toughs or loafers slip in get rid of them the next pay day for the good of all con- cerned. Good employes are generally eager to learn, and if they see and notice your superiority and your ability they will do anything for you and vote you the ideal employer. J. A. SH.\W, THIRD PRIZE. It is a grand privilege ^""^ and responsibility to be f „ an "employer." A privi- I -# % , iggg because of the possi- bilities involved in op- portunity to benefit one's fellowmen, a responsibil- ity because of the great obligation which rests upon one to whom by birth or capital or mental strength has been given the power to lead men, and to maintain the homes and fortunes of those who give their best years, their skill, their faithful serv- ice in his behalf. The infinite source of strength and consciousness of the ac- count that must be rendered for the trust given must never be forgotten if one is or is -to be an "ideal employer." The thought of the highest, the purest and the best is always associated with the word ideal. It indicates the acme of things, the plane where there is always room — the top. To aspire to win the honor of that title is no unworthy ambi- tion. To merit the confidence, respect, loyalty and devotion to those who toil in one's behalf, this seems to me to dem- onstrate the right to claim fellowship with the noble brotherhood of "ideal employers." One cannot be ideal in the true sense of the word, therefore, who does not come up to the standard, first, as to character. A bad man morally, if he be perfect in all the other require- ments of the honor, is unfit to be an em- ployer at all. With good character as a basis, all else that is good and helpful may be built up into a perfect structure ; and such a man "shall stand before kings," and is a king, crowned with the love of those he serves, and building daily a monument that will endure through all the ages. The "ideal employer," then, with un- sullied reputation, must next have a thorough knowledge of his business in all its details, thereby commanding the confidence of those. he leads and insur- ing their respect. Not only must he merit confidence, but he should invite it, for by so doing he gathers new ideas and strengthens not only himself, but the man he draws upon, increasing at the same time his loyalty and encourag- ing to further inspirations. The "ideal employer" never forgets the golden rule. It should be the foundation of all his plans, his decisions, his enterprises. With this as the basis of his daily life he cannot make mistakes. The great unwritten law of "Whatsoever a man sows, that shall he also reap," should be stamped in letters of fire upon his brain and heart. There can be no escape from the reckoning that must be made when the sceptre is laid down and the crown of responsibility is taken away. There is no escape from the balancing of the books, and there will be no excuse taken if the records are not clean. The "ideal employer" must have with- in him an abundance of the "milk of human kindness." He must be patient, considerate, gentle, "slow to anger," so- licitous as to the personal habits, health and family happiness of his employes. He must avoid undue familiarity, must encourage the proper use of spare time, inspire by example a love for study, healthful recreation and good compan- ionship, and teach by precept and ac- complishment the lessons of right liv- ing. He should be quick to detect and punish crime, and to discourage disloyal- ty by prompt dismissal of the offender. He should never stand in the way of an employe who finds opportunity for the betterment of his position, and should never make necessary a request for better wages where talent and achieve- ment indicate the wisdom of the en- couragement. It is not having, but being, that makes the perfect man. Not the surroundings, the broad acres, the palaces, but the in- ner life, one's self, that counts. The highest ideal is to shape one's life so that it may harmonize with the law of 256 The American Florist. Sept. 2, love. First knowledge, intelligence, then the consciousness of duty to those whose welfare is entrusted to our guidance. The "ideal employer" does not live sim- ply to acquire wealth. There is a high- er goal never lost sight of, the happi- ness that comes from promoting the happiness and success of others. The law of love, which the "ideal employer" makes the guiding influence of his life, involves unselfishness, sympathy, broth- erhood, generosity and justice. The "ideal employer" invariably pos- sesses the respect of those in his serv- ice. Conscientious, prompt, active, alert, he inspires others to emulate him. De- manding loyalty, he wins it by his own loyalty to the interests of those who serve him. Honest himself, he asks no adherence to any policy that will not bear the white light of investigation into all its details. He gladly invites sincere criticism. He is never unreasonable in his demands. He trusts implicitly and safely those who are worthy of his con- fidence. If he is truly "ideal" no com- petitor can ever win the loyalty of an employe whom it is to his advantage to retain. He is always judiciously liberal ; he does not forget the little mementos of the holiday season, the solicitous and practical remembrance of those who by accident or illness appeal to his generous nature, the thoughtful inquiry, the little delicacies for the sick room, the tender sympathy when the heart strings are wrung by loss of loved ones. No ideal employer ever withheld these tokens of good fellowship, or because of wealth or .station felt himself above the men who labor. If he be possessed of abun- dant wealth he should see to the build- ing of ideal homes, to the establishment of schools and libraries and gymnasiums and to recreative parks and playgrounds, and every convenience for the comfort and health of all whose lives are so in- terwoven with his own. His is a re- sponsibility that may well give cause for serious thought, but if he be "ideal," with clean life and clear conscience as the fountains of his ambition and ac- complishments, who can estimate the glory of his achievements and the value of such a life to humanity? THE RETAIL TRADE Reed & Keller have a new floral design in a 7-foot fluted column, with massive anchor and chain, making a very handsome and effective piece. Cluster of Calla Lilies. There is nothing new in a cluster of callas, and by many they are considered so common that they do not receive the consideration their beauty deserves. Artistically arranged with their own foliage, leaves not too large and nicely tied with ribbon, they make a very ac- ceptable cluster for funerals, and are often very appropriately used for more joyful occasions. They are sometimes seen stuffed with violets. This, we think, is anything but appropriate, de- stroying the graceful lines of the flower. Much better taste is to place the violets in a bunch where the lilies are tied, us- ing in this case a purple ribbon. K. Some Newport Decorations. At one of the leading social events, at Newport, R. I., last week, the Pembroke Jones ball, the ballroom was vei-y effec- tively decorated. Thousands of pink hollyhocks hung from the ceiling, giving the effect of a shower of flowers. The side walls were enclosed with palms and bay trees and large clusters of flowers tied with pink ribbons. Many pieces of marble statuary were used to fill in be- tween the plants. In the center of the room was a large fountain, ornamented with grapes and fruits. To carry out still further the shower effect in the decorations, large Japanese umbrellas were suspended from the ceiling, each umbrella point having an electric light. Bunch or Callas. In the supper room were forty small tables, each seating eight persons and each having a decoration of pink roses and ferns. Before the ball there were several din- ners, the guests going later to the ball. Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish entertained loo guests, and Mrs. Hermann Oelrichs had fifty at her tables. The decorations for Mrs. Fish's dinner were fully as elabo- rate as were those of the ball. The en- trance hall had been converted into a typical palm garden by the use of Aus- tralian palms, placed on the broad stair- case, the entrance to the ballroom, and the latticed entrance to the dining room. In the dining room were tasteful ar- rangements of pink flowers, suspended from the ceiling and reaching almost to the five tables. The piazza was trans- formed into a crystal apartment by the use of numerous mirrors, which reflect- ed the dining room decorations. The side walls of the room were entirely con- cealed by tall stalks of pink hollyhocks, meeting the strings of flowers shower- ing from the ceiling. The whole effect was lighted by scores of tiny electric lights. On each of the ten dinner tables was a handsome centerpiece in the form of a double crescent of pink flowers. In addition to the decorations described, there was a general decoration of living plants, many of which were in full flower, all about the rooms of the first floor of the villa and in the illuminated courtyard. A pretty novelty was introduced in Mrs. Oelrichs' table decorations. It consisted of a large French van with loops and streamers of white roses, which were arranged among green vines, forming the ground work of the van. There were several smaller French bowers made of broad pink ribbons and decorated with lilies of the valley, hun- dreds of sprays of this delicate flower being used to cover the groundwork of green. The candle shades were of pink silk trimmed with sprays of lilies of the valley. New York. MARKET STAGNANT. Since last reporting the market has experienced a condition hardly paralleled in recent years. Summer dullness is al- ways looked for, and just as always ex- perienced, but it is rarely that a condi- tion such as has existed in the past week has been deemed possible. There has been no market price to anything. Val- ues have been lost sight of, and the bulk of business done has been forced. Un- der these conditions both growers and commission men have suffered. With the existing demand roses have been more than plentiful. The stock coming in is of course anything but prime, Ijut for ordinary needs at this season there is little room for complaint. But no one wants it. Early morning sales have been extremely limited in quantity and it is to these that quotations refer. Subsequent sales have been of a clean- out character and prices have run any- where from 25 cents to $i per i,ooo. and even on this basis the ash barrel has thrived. American Beauty are doing a little better at this time of writing, the arrivals being a little lighter, but local circumstances are figuring somewhat in this condition and prices are not improved. Carnations do not seem to amount to anything. Very few of good quality are offered, and the gen- eral arrivals command only small prices. Asters sell well when they are good, but poor stock is overloading the market. A number of asters with stems reaching three feet long have been presented within the past few days and find ready buyers; flowers with stems half that length are also freely taken. Dahlias drag and deals in them are, hard to make. Gladioli sell fairly well when good, but they are arriving in such quantity that prices do not rule high. Lilies are in demand and the quality must be poor when movement is slow. The Market, Augiist 30.— There is practically nothing doing to-day. Roses are a glut, even with light receipts. The month just closing is conceded to be the worst August for business in fifteen years. /poj. The American Florist. 257 NOTES. The auction sales at the different es- tablishments will commence next month. The Clearys will have a sale September 12 and the Elliotts have arranged for one September 15, at which Harrisii bulbs and palms will be prominent in the stock offered. William H. Donohoe has the decora- tions for the opening of Proctor's new theatre at Troy next Monday. A piece nine feet high will show eight leaves in a geometric floral design, the outlines be- ing composed of Liberty roses. The store of the Rosary Flower Com- pany on Thirty-fourth street is undergo- ing a change of front. The rustic front with porch conspicuous all summer is giving way to a front of birch pleasing in design. George Lorenz, of Astoria, is trying a new cure for rheumatism. He has a piece of zinc in one shoe and a piece of copper in the other, and claims to have beneficial effects already. J. K. Allen, the Twenty-eighth street wholesaler, rounded the half century mark August 20, celebrating the day quietly at his home in Kearney, N. J. At the meeting of the Florists' Club Monday, September 11, there will be an exhibition of outside flowers, very ex- tensive in scope. Devotees of the World's Bulb Ex- change, headquarters in Barclay street, have adopted buttermilk as the official beverage. Louis Schmutz, of Flatbush, cele- brated his sixtieth birthday August 24. Long live Louis. L. Molinus is opening his new store at 1274 Broadway this week. William Ghormley has just completed the painting of his store. Julius Roehrs is spending a few days at Newport, R. I. Visitors : J. A. Valentine, Denver ; C. D. Mills, Jacksonville, Fla. ; J. C. Renni- son, Sioux City, la.; J. T. Temple, Dav- enport, la. ; J. Staack, Moline, 111. ; Wes- ley Green, Des Moines, la.; E. F. Win- terson, Fritz Bahr and P. J. Hauswirth, Chicago ; Carl Jurgens, Newport, R. L of the outdoor stock which has been decorating the market for weeks. NOTES. A party of gardeners from Lake Ge- neva, Wis., visited Klehm's Nurseries at Arlington Heights August 26 and were later escorted to Vaughan's Green- houses and Nurseries at Western Springs by H. C. Klehm. The special- ties of each firm were thoroughly inves- tigated and the visitors made much fa- vorable comment on the stock. Refresh- ments were served and altogether the Chicago. THE MARKET. Trade continues about the same as for the past few weeks. Shipping orders hold up well and all dealers report sat- isfactory business from this source; al- though the demand at this season is necessarily light. City business has amounted to almost nothing for the past week, funeral work making practically the only demand on stock. Not until the people begin to return from their summer outings will business improve to any extent. Society will again take up its abode in the city after the middle of September, and the subsequent social affairs will improve business conditions to a great extent. Stock continues to improve and roses are being received in large quantities. Colored roses have had a light movement, American Beauty being the only one which has had any demand. The several days of cool weather shortened the cut to some ex- tent and the supply of this variety was pretty well cleaned up each day. Carna- tions show good form and are arriving in better condition, although they are still short stemmed. The demand for asters continues, and good stock has Isrought good prices. The last of the auratum lilies are on hand, as likewise is much ^ f:£H Oi '/M. ' Wisn You We're With Us." day's outing proved very enjoyable to all the participants. The visitors in- cluded H. W. Illenberger, William P. Longland, George Shepard, Michael Quinn, F. Kuehne, George Trowbridge, M. T. Barrett, Fred Miller and Christ Sandergard, Lake Geneva, Wis.; A. H. Bush, Denver, Colo. ; August Jurgens and G. A. Rodenbaeck of this city. Bert Budlong says the new Richmond rose is improving every day, and he is confident it will prove as big a seller as Liberty. In the houses where Bride and Bridesmaid were planted, both on their own roots and in grafted stock, as an experiment, the grafted stock seems to have made the most favorable advance- ment up to the present time. E. E. Pieser, of Kennicott Brothers Company, and wife left last week for Port Arthur, Ont, where they will so- journ for about a month. William Kyle, of the same firm, has returned from a trip to Colorado Springs, Col. The preliminary schedule of the Hor- ticultural Society of Chicago has just been issued and shows an unusually good list of prizes. Copies may be had on application to E. A. Kanst, 5700 Cot- tage Grove avenue. C. L. Washburn, of Bassett & Wash- burn, will leave the latter part of this week for northern Wisconsin, where he will spend ten days in fishing and hunt- ing. Bassett & Washburn report that the work on the ranges at Hinsdale will soon be completed, and all growing stock is in good condition. Weiland & Risch are receiving some fine new Brides. They have long stems and solid buds and are very good for the season. Mrs. Frank Williams has returned from Waukesha, Wis., feeling complete- ly recovered from her recent illness. Charles W. McKellar has had some extra fine asters, for some of which he has received as high as $4 per 100. John P. Degnan is again at his desk after several days' absence. Poehlmann Brothers will plant their last two houses this week. Visitors : M. Stauch, superintendent at the J. F. Wilcox establishment. Council Bluffs, la.; W. A. Reiman and wife, Vincennes, Ind. ; Louis Bauscher, Free- port, 111.; F. C. Smith and Miss Lewis, Ashland, Wis.; W. F. Gude, Washing- ton, D. C; J. L. Graver, of Shotwell & Graver, Fargo, N. D. ; Alexander Klok- ner, Wauwatosa, Wis. " Philadelphia. SAMENESS IN MARKET. There is little, if any, improvement in the situation over last week ; if anything, it is slower and stock in some lines is ac- cumulating. New crop of tea and Amer- ican Beauty are getting more numerous ; the latter, that sold quite readily at $2 to $2.50 per dozen two weeks ago, are now quoted at $1.50. Asters are better in quality than ever, particularly in white. Coinmission houses are carrying a very choice grade of these flowers, prices ranging from $1 to $2.50 per 100. Kai- serin roses are very much in evidence and some very low prices are quoted ; $5 is about high for the best, but the stock that is sold at from $1 to $2 surely gains but little for the grower. Hydrangeas are very hard to move, although it seems as if quantities were used in window and other decorations. Gladioli sell fairly well at $1 to $3 per 100. NOTES. William E. McKissick will open his new wholesale commission house at 1221 Filbert street on September 4. This place is well located and will be thor- oughly equipped with the latest up to date fittings for the business. Mr. Mc- Kissick has had a long experience in the cornrnission line, having occupied leading positions in the past ten years, first with S. S. Pennock and later with the Leo Niessen Company. His brother, How- ard, also well known in the trade, will be his first lieutenant. Ocean City, N. J., is getting to be the summer resort for the craft. W. K. Harris, "Cap" and Liddon Pennock and Charles Meehan have cottages there for the summer. Mark Mills and W. K. Harris, Jr., Robert Stewart, George Faulkner and Eugene Bernheimer spent their vacations there with their families. A. B. Cartledge was also there with his yacht, while John Mclntire, Edward Fancourt and many others whiled away pleasant days the past summer. Leo Niessen says the prospects were never brighter with the company. They have added a number of new consignors, among them J. E. Andre, of Doyles- town, Pa., whose whole place this season is given over to the Bridesmaid rose. The supply department, also the green goods, is better equipped than ever. Mr. Nies- sen says that when the season is on it will be a very large order indeed that they cannot fill from stock. The Boston fern and its relatives promise to be much in evidence the com- ing fall. Nearly all the growers are car- rying Scottii or Piersoni in quantities or have added a side line of Scottii, ele- gantissima or Barrowsii. The Philadelphia Cut Flower Company is handling carnation plants in quantity, surplus stock of their growers. The quality is fine, as the season has been very favorable in this locality. 2'58 The American Florist. Sept. The meeting of the club September s next should be a happy one. The ex- changing of experiences at the conven- tion will be the main topic, with the prize winners in the van. George Ranch, of H. H. Battles', has just returned from a month's vacation with his family at Belmar, N. J. Some of _ the Chicago boys stopped over on their way home and had a good time at the club rooms. S. S. Pennock is spending a month's vacation with his family at Weekapong, R. I. K. Wasblngrton. CLUB MEETING. A special meeting of the Florists' Club was held August 26, when preliminary reports from the chairmen of various committees showed that entertainment expenses were well within the appropria- tions. Chairman J. R. Freeman of the finance committee gave evidence of net gains upon advertisements in the souve- nir . books. Exhibition Superintendent George H. Cooke had favorable reports to make upon the amounts accruing from space charges. The treasurer, Will- iam H. Ernest, who was also the chair- man of the bowling committee, Z. D. Blackistone, chairman of the shooting committee, and William F. Gude, chair- man of the exhibition committee, each had the same general story to tell. Addresses were made by Charles H. Seybold, of Baltimore, complimenting the local club on the nature of the con- vention, and by L. B. Burdette, winner at the Analostan shoot, who stated that there is a movement on foot to organize a local florists' shooting team. After a special tribute to Col. E. B. Hay for the cleverness and skill of his presentation addresses at the Analostan club, the meeting adjourned to 612 Thirteenth street, the establishment of J. R. Freeman, where, with all the accom- paniments of a stag party — song, speech, food and drink — felicitations of success were exchanged. The hit of the evening was the speech of E. C. Snyder, who presented on the part of the Brunswick-Balke-Collender Company, the diamond bowling medal to the champion individual bowler, Charles L. Seybold, of Baltimore, whose score was 513. By some mistake the medal, which was made in New York, was not ready on the last night of the conven- tion. Vice-President Freeman presented a gold coin as a special tribute of thanks to D_. R. Campbell, of the Rathskeller, Eighth and E streets, in appreciation of his management of the bowling alleys. The highest note of the evening, it was conceded, was struck in the dramatic singing of "Count" Perreard. A regular meeting will be held Sep- tember 5. Boston. The tone of the market has been decidedly better the past week, the quality of all the cut flowers being much improved and better prices prevailing. A decided improvement is to be noticed in the cutting of asters, and many of the single ones are being brought in. The principal feature of the week was the auction sale of stalls for the coming year at the market of the Boston Co-operative Flower Growers' Associa- tion. An exceptionally large number of growers was on hand and larger pre- miums were obtained than ever before. Many stalls were bid in at a premium of from $90 to $115. The directors of this market showed great foresight in calling their auction in advance of that of the Music Hall Flower Market, as the one held first has proven to hold the advantage in past years. Over 100 stalls were disposed of at this sale. The sale of the Music Hall Flower Market will be held on Saturday of next week. Mrs. John L. Gardner has awarded the prizes for window boxes and roof gardens which were offered for the best results obtained in several of the poorer districts of this city. Six prizes were given in each district and ranged from $10 to $2, and were for the most part won by boys and girls. Mrs. Gardner entertained the prize winners at her home in Brookline on last Sunday. The last of the summer exhibitions was held at the hall of the Massachu- setts Horticultural Society on Saturday. The principal feature of the exhibition was the display of China asters, many of the well-known growers being pres- ent. In addition there was a display of hardy herbaceous flowers. Peirce Brothers, of Waltham, were the highest bidders for choice of stalls at the sale of the Boston Flower Mar- ket at Park street August 26, they pay- ing $iis for the privilege of having first choice. H. H. Rogers, of South Sudbury, was quite seriously injured while driving by being struck by an automobile going at an excessive rate of speed. His wife who was with him was also quite seri- ously hurt. H. P. S. St. Louis. MARKET IMPROVING. The market the past week was slightly improved and some prominent funerals helped considerably to move stock. Carnations are beginning to show improvement owing to cool nights. Whites, however, are looking the best. Some extra fine gladioli were seen the past week and were sold at 3 cents. Good tuberoses are quoted at 2 cents. Roses are also improving and are becom- ing more plentiful; American Beauty are coming in more freely, though in many instances they arrive too much open. Smilax is selling well at 12J/2 cents. Some good lily of the valley is in and brings 3 cents; good asters are arriving and sell fairly well. Cooler weather will improve everything in gen- eral. NOTES. Miss Theresa Badaracco had one of the largest designs at the Rumsey funeral August 24. This lady is a very accomplished artist and is well known as a designer. Nearly all of the florists have returned home very much pleased with the gen- erous treatment accorded them by their Washington brothers. M. M. Ayers' store was run into by a runaway team August 20. Over $200 damage was done to plate glass win- dows and pot plants. Max J. Rotter, the Broadway florist, has a fine display of artificial designs. He imports all of his stock direct from Germany. George H. Angermueller has been get- ting some good American Beauty, Bride and Bridesmaid, which find ready sale. George Waldbart had several large designs of American Beauty roses for the Rumsey funeral. Koenig Floral Company has been very busy improving houses and is prepared for fall trade. Frank M. Ellis is receiving some extra fine long stemmed Enchantress carnations. Miss Emma Berning, cashier at H. G. Berning's, is enjoying a well-earned vacation. Arthur Ellison is back again from the lakes and is getting ready for fall trade. Miss Mary Ostertag has been busy cleaning and painting for fall trade. F. W. Ude & Son are bringing in some extra fine white carnations. Charles Kuehn is receiving some good carnations and roses. Will Young is back again after his pleasant eastern trip. Visitors : A. C. Canfield, Springfield, 111.; G. M. Kellogg, Pleasant Hill, Mo. W. F. Buffalo. Weather continued favorable and a good rain on Thursday helped things along. The quiet of last week was en- livened by one or two stores having a sale of Boston ferns. The stock was good and sold well. NOTES. Several visitors have been with us the past week on their return from the convention and from other places, among them the following: Paul M. Pierson, Scarborough, N. Y. ; H. T. Payne, man- ager for J. R. Freeman, Washington, D. C. ; William Gorley, of Grim & Gorley, St. Louis; J. F. Beyer, South Bend, Ind. ; and the following travelers who were journeying in search of business : Emil Schloss, of Schloss Brothers, New York; A. L. Barnett, of Reed & Keller, New York; Leopold Oeslerni, of Sie- brecht & Son, New York; William O'Brien, formerly with Pittsburg Cut Flower Company. The employes of the Scott Company, of this city, to the number of twenty, engaged an automobile August 25, closed the store and journeyed to Corfu, N. Y., where they had their picnic. There was a ball game between the All Scotts and the Corfu ball team, the latter winning by the score of 7 to 5. The Buffalo Florists' Club will have its annual outing at the Bedell house, the finest resort on Grand island, Au- gust 29. A good programme has been arranged for that day. The committee in charge is composed of J. R. Clouds- ley, chairman; E. A. Slattery and W. A. Adams. The last to visit Buffalo on their re- turn from Washington were J. C. Vaughan and George Asmus and wife. The latter are going to remain for a few days. Nearly all of the Buffalo delegation returned Monday and Tuesday, except President William F. Kasting, who, af- ter election, is cooling off at Atlantic City. W. F. Holmes, who has been manager for R. M. Rebstock, has gone to accept a position with John Donaldson & Com- pany, Minneapolis, Minn. We are pleased to learn that Mrs. L. H. NeuDcck, who has been seriously ill, shows some improvement. E. C. Bruecker, superintendent of W. F. Kasting's, is enjoying a well earned vacation. ' Bison. igos. The American Florist. 259 Newport, R.I. GOOD TRADE. The past week was a very busy one, especially in orders for floral decora- tions. Orchids still remain scarce, good Cattleyas bringing $1.50 each; Harri- soniae bring 75 cents. Gardenias are bringing $6 per dozen. American Beau- ty roses are bringing $3 to $6 per dozen, other roses $1 to $3 per dozen. Asters are bringing 50 to 75 cents; gladioli, 50 cents to $1 ; Lilium auratum and specio- sum, $1 per dozen. It has been very quiet with the seedsmen, which is nearly always the case in midsummer. The "Old Home" week programme has been completed and will last for seven days, September 10 to 16 inclu- sive. President Roosevelt has been in- vited to attend, and it is sincerely hoped he will be able to do so, and as the fall show of the Newport Horticultural So- ciety takes place this same week, special efforts will be made by every member to insure a fine display William E. Elliott, who for more than ten years has devoted himself to the perfecting of old sorts of sweet corn, and the originating of new varieties, made an extensive exhibit of some of his leading varieties at the last meeting of the Newport Horticultural Society. Wadley & Smythe have had a very busy week at their Casino establishment. They have been receiving some splendid lily of the valley, which, made up in fancy baskets of various shapes, has been quite the thing lately. The carnation growers are now filling their houses with carnations from the field. Prosperity, Enchantress, Mrs. Thomas W. Lawson, Queen Louise, and Eldorado seem to be the favorite varie- ties. Fadden has been receiving some Kriemhilde cactus dahlias the past week. This comparatively new variety is des- tined to become very popular here. The California privet hedges are now getting their second trimming this sea- son. Siebrecht & Son have a very fine dis- play of tritonias in their show windows. X. Pittsburg:. TRADE VARIABLE. Last week yielded a couple of days' good business and the rest were almost blanks. The weather remains cool and pleasant, and the sojourners are nearly all back, refreshed and ready for the ac- tivities of the coming season, for which indications are particularly bright. Many weddings are scheduled, and so far more than fifty debutantes are an- nounced for the coming season. The rose stock is beginning to get satisfac- tory; asters are plentiful with the ex- ception of whites, which have been very scarce this season. NOTES. Randolph & McClements are remod- eling the Baum street side of their greenhouses. They will increase the height of the house on that side and put in large plate glass windows and use the entire house for the display of palms and ferns. The club meeting on September 5 will be a very interesting one. Impressions and remarks about the recent S. A. F. convention will be an entertaining fea- ture. J. B. Murdoch & Company have about 30,000 chrysanthemums planted at their Squirrel hill plant and report them in fine shape. H. L. Blind & Brothers have pur- chased a new stock of palms and ferns. Their Fifth street store looks very invit- ing. The Florists' Exchange building will soon be ready for occupation. They ex- pect to be in it within two weeks. A. W. Smith is presenting a very at- tractive window display in the form of a decorated yacht and lighthouse. E. C. Ludwig and wife and their two sons, who have been at Atlantic City for a few weeks, have returned. Charlie Hoffmeyer has had a great as- ter season. Recent visitors : N. A. Laskaris, Ak- ron, O. ; Thomas Knight, Rutherford, N. J. ; Leopold Oeslerni, New York. E. L. M. Louisville. The past week found one or two days a little encouraging, although on the average the week was pretty slow. Roses and carnations are hardly worth han- dling, the quality being so poor, with the possible exception of the cut of one or two growers. Some very fine asters are to be seen, but the price realized hardly justifies the handling of many of this grade. They are very plentiful just at present. Dahlias of good quality have found ready sale. NOTES. The regular monthly meeting of the Kentucky Society of Florists will be held September 5 at Riverview park. Members are requested to be at the park at 2 :30 o'clock promptly, as there will be a good many show matters to be considered. After the business meeting, there will be a supper, and it is hoped that everybody will attend. Who said Louisville is going to send a bowling team to Dayton next year? Leo Zeller has had a very success- ful year in carnations. F. L. S. NEWS NOTES. Albany, N. Y. The local florists were well represent- ed in the street parade which was a fea- ture of the German day celebration held here August 21. Danker had two hand- somely decorated wagons entered; Eyres' establishment was represented by two handsome equipages with horses in white enameled collars and bright brass trimmings. Bay trees, box trees, im- mortelles, ropes of hydrangeas and the season's flowers were features of the decorations. W. C. King and the firm of Whittle & Riggs were also creditably represented. T. J. Totten, of Saratoga Springs, is preparing to spend two weeks of the present month with one of the Sam- brooks, of Troy, in a fishing trip at the Thousand islands, St. Lawrence river. R. D. Decorali, la. The Perry Florists' Association met at the home of W. T. Symonds last week. Those present included A. N. Kinsman and wife, W. J. Springer and wife, P. Clausen, W. B. Perry, Bernace Perry, and M. H. Wetherbee. Resolutions on the death of Mrs. W. B. Perry were adopted unanimously. The next meet- ing will be held at A. N. Kinsman's. Greensburg, Pa. — Joseph Thomas is building a new carnation house, 28x100 feet. Spokane, Wash. — The annual aster show will be held on September 16, one week later than last year. ' Atlanta, Ga. — V. E. Lambert is starting a new place on the south side of Grant's park with one plant house, i6x ' 100 feet. Hartford, Conn. — The annual school garden exhibition of the school gardens connected with the School of Horticul- ture will be held September 4. Meriden, Conn. — Albert L. Hall filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the United States court August 23, with lia- bilities of $4,890.88 and assets of $3,850. FLOBtENCE, Col. — The heaviest rain and hail storm for several years passed over this neighborhood August 19, caus- ing considerable loss to fruit and gar- den truck. New Bedford, Mass. — The New Bed- ford Horticultural Society will send a display of 200 varieties of dahlias to the dahlia show of the Boston Horticultural Society September 14. Manchester, Mass. — The annual flower show of the North Shore Horti- cultural Society on the grounds of the Essex county club was held August 23 and proved a decided success. Aurora, III.— J. W. & W. B. Davis, of Morrison, 111., will, it is said, build greenhouses here covering over four acres for the cultivation of fruits and vegetables for the winter market. Council Bluffs, Ia. — J. F. Wilcox has returned and is busy with grading for another addition of 150,000 feet of glass to his cut flower department, to be ready for planting early next season. Macon, Ga. — The Idlehour Nurse- ries, Daniel Horgan proprietor and H. E. Jephson, formerly of Philadelphia, superintendent, is said to be making ex- cellent progress under the new manage- ment. San Francisco, Cal. — The California State Floral Society will hold a dahlia show at Elks' hall, 223 Sutter street, September 8. For further particulars address Mrs. J. R. Martin, 275 Seventh avenue. Pueblo Colo. — A temporary order re- straining John O. Zimmerman, a florist with greenhouses at 1407 Berkeley, from disposing of any of his property was issued August 18 in the district court at the request of Mrs. Matilda E. Zimmerman, his wife. Buffalo, N. Y. — In the supreme court August 21, E. E. Coatsworth, at- torney for Receiver A. J. Wheeler, of the German bank, received permis.sion to sell the greenhouse property for- merly belonging to J. H. Rebstock at Lancaster for $3,250 to T. A. Smith. Alton, III. — Edwin A. Riehl was struck by lightning and fell to the porch in front of his home during an electrical storm August 24. He was repairing a defective water spout with a stove poker, which acted as a conductor of the hght- ning. He was unconscious for about half an hour. 260 The American Florist. iiCpt. 2, TWENTY-riKST YeAR. Subscription, $1,00 a year. To Europe, $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements, on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; $1.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed only on consecutive Inser- tions, as follows— 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 26 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Space on front pages and back cover page sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch, net. The advertising Department of the American Plobist is for florists, seedsmen and nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines only. Orders for less than one-half inch space not accepted Advertisements must reach us by Monday to secure insertion in the issue of the same week. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO., Chicago. Wlien sending us change o/addresSy always send the old address at the same time. THIS ISSUE 44 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Florists' plant notes 349 —For early September. . 249 Convention musinfi-s 250 "Gerade's Herbal".. 251 Witb the ,£rro\vers 251 —Geo. M. KelloKs;. Pleasant Hill. Mo. (illus.i..251 -R. C. Pye. Nyack. N. Y ..252 — \'aughan's. Western Sprinjrs, III. (illus.) — 252 Herbaceous plant notes .. 252 Hollyhocks 252 The ideal employer. 252 The Society of .American Florists at \\'ashing;- ton (illus. t 255 The retail trade 256 —Cluster of calla lilies (illus.).. 256 —Some Newport decorations 256 New York 256 Chicago. 257 Philadelphia 257 Washington 2.58 Boston 258 St. Louis 258 Buffalo 258 Newport. R. 1, 259 Pittsburg: 259 Louisville. 259 .Albany. N. Y. 259 Florists' Hail .Association 260 Woodlice. 260 The fflass situation 260 To exclude .American plants 260 Meetings next week 260 Called grafters 260 .American Carnation Society 260 Coming exhibitions. -■ 261 Our pastimes— New bowlint: club. 262 —.At Utica. N. Y 262 .Are sunflowers weeds? 262 Westmount gardens 262 The seed trade.. 270 —Unsatisfactory bulbs.. 270 —The European seed harvest 270 The-nursery trade 272 —Discovered the Concord srrape. 272 — Southern Nurserymen's .\ssociation 272 Toronto. 276 Nashville 276 European horticulture 262 278 Two months and the fall e.xhibitions ■will be upon us. Are the boilers in condition to stand the season's work? Coal may be expected to advance in price after September i. Make preparations for protecting and taking up tender stock in the field. Hurry along those repairs or cold weather will catch 3'ou unprepared. Much mail matter — letters as well as circulars — is not delivered because the street names and numbers are not given. These are especially necessary where the population exceeds 5,000. The medals of award of the Louisi- ana Purchase Exposition are being struck at the government mint in Phila- delphia and will, when ready, be dis- tributed by the Exposition ' Company without cost to the recipients. Florists' Hail Association. Ed. American Florist:— I would be greatly obliged to you if you would kindly mention in the col- umns of the American Florist my thankfulness to the Florists' Hail Asso- ciation for prompt settlement of my claim. Joliet, 111. Joseph Labo. Bail. St. Cloud, Minn. — This place was struck by a terrific hail storm August 20. The establishment of the Kindler Floral Company was slightly damaged and the Anderson Floral Company lost about 300 lights. Frank Messenburg, market gardener, sustained a slight loss. A similar storm was experienced about the same time last year. Woodlice. Ed. American Florist:— Please give a remedy for woodlice and oblige. F. To a quart of cornmeal add enough brown sugar to sweeten, mix well to- gether and add two tablespoonfuls of Paris green. Moisten a little with wa- ter, just so it will hold together. Place the mixture about in small quantities on or under the benches, or wherever the bugs may be. The Glass Situation. The window glass situation is strong, with prices holding at the advance, says the American Lumberman. Most of the dealers got in the market before prices of glass reached their present level and fairly well assorted stocks are reported at practically all of the warehouses. Production will probably begin early next month unless wage difficulties should cause delay. Should the facto- ries be unable to start up before Octo- ber some scrambling for several of the larger sizes of window glass may be confidently looked for. To Exclude American Plants. Consul Goldschmidt, of Nantes, France, reports that an agitation has been started to secure the passage of a law to prohibit the importation of Amer- ican dried and fresh fruits, plants, shrubs, etc., upon the ground that such importations are likely to introduce the San Jose scale. The matter has been taken up by chambers of commerce at Clermont, Ferrand, Angers and other places, and the newspapers are advocat- ing an exclusion law. For the year end- ing June 30, 190S, there was imported into Angers from the United States plants to the value of $79,043 and seeds $52,976. Called Grafters. In a delightfully ingenuous' and mat- ter of fact way the nurserymen, seeds- inen, florists and horticulturists in session at Washington have let us on the inside of the grafting element that it seems must needs enter into their business. "The giving of commissions" says the report of their proceedings, "to gardeners and others making large purchases for public institutions or to large private buyers was condemned and an effort will be made to abolish the practice." It is worthy of note that this form of bribe taking is not confined to buyers for public institutions. Graft of this kind is said to honeycomb many large business institutions. The action of the Washington representatives in propos- ing to put a stop to the blackmail that is levied on the honest tradesmen and the bribery that is carried on by the other kind deserve commendation and hope of success. The same may be said of their resolution against that form of congressional graft known as "free seeds." — Nebraska State Journal. Meetings Next Week. Cincinnati, O. — Cincinnati Florists' Society, Jabez Elliott Flower Market, September 9, at 8 p. m. Dienver, Col. — Denver Floral Club, 323 Charles Block, September 9, at 8 p. m. Detroit, Mich.— Detroit Florists' Club, Cowie Building, Farran and Gratiot avenue, September 6, at 8 p. m. Hamilton, Ont. — Hamilton Gardeners' and Florists' Club, office of member, September 6, at 8 p. m. Hartford, Conn. — Hartford Florists' Club, September 8, at 8 p. m. Indianapolis, Ind. — State Florists' Association of Indiana, Commercial club rooms, September 5, at 7 :30 p. m. Louisville, Ky. — The Kentucky Soci- ety of Florists, September 5, at 8 p. m. Milwaukee, Wis. — Milwaukee Florists' Club, Quiet House, corner Broadway and Mason street, September 5. Montreal, Que. — Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club, Alexandria rooms, 2204 St. Catherine street, September 4. New Haven, Conn. — New Haven County Horticultural Society, Sep- tember 5. Newport, R. I. — Newport Horticul- tural Society, September 6. Philadelphia, Pa.— Florists' Club of Philadelphia, Horticultural Hall, Broad street above Spruce, September 5, at 8 p. m. Pittsburg, Pa.— Pittsburg and Alle- gheny Gardeners' and Florists' Club, 422 Sixth avenue, September 5, at 8 p. m. Salt Lake City, Utah.— Salt Lake Florists' Society, September 8. Seattle, Wash.— Seattle Florists' Club, Chamber of Commerce, September 5. Tuxedo, N. Y. — Tuxedo Horticultural Society, September 5. Utica, N. Y.— Utica Florists' Club, 183 Genesee street, September 5, at 8 p. m. Washington, D. C. — Washington Flor- ists' Club, Schmidt's Hall, 516 Ninth street, N. W., September 5. American Carnation Society. A meeting of the board of directors of this society was held at the Ebbitt house immediately after the adjourn- ment of the evening session of the S. A. F. Tuesday, August 15. All mem- bers of the society were invited to attend, said announcement being made by Secretary Stewart. The meeting was called to order at 10:30 p. m., President Peter Fisher in the chair. Members present were President Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass.; E. G. Gillett, Cincinnati; J. S. Wilson, Western Springs, 111. ; William Weber, Oakland, Md. ; Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., and a number of members of the society. A copy of the by-laws as framed by Secretary Herr was presented for con- sideration, and after considerable dis- cussion and some changes they were ordered printed and mailed to each paid up member of the society at least thirty days before the regular annual meeting, January 24 and 25, 1906, for final adoption. There being no addi- igo5. The American Florist. 261 tional premiums offered for the premium list, the getting up of this list and a programme for the meeting was left to be completed by mail at a later date. The meeting was by motion adjourned at 12:30 a. m. A. M. Herr, Sec'y- Coming: Exhibitions. ESecretaries are requested to supply- any omissions from this list.] Boston, Mass., November 9-12, 1905. — Chrysanthemum exhibition Massachusetts Horticultural Society. W. P. Rich, Sec'y, Horticultural Hall, 30O Massachusetts avenue, Boston, Mass. Indianapolis, Ind., November 14-18, 1905. — Indiana floral festival and chrysanthe- mum show. Irwin Bertermann, Sec'y, 241 Massachusetts avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. Kansas City, Mo., November 13-18, 1905. — Third annual flower show Kansas City Convention Hall Building Company. Louis W. Shouse, Sec'y, Convention Hall, Kan- sas City, Mo. Los Angeles, Cal., November 2-4, 1905. — First annual exhibition Southern Cali- fornia Horticultural Association. Ernest Braunton, Sec'y, 203 New High street, Los Angeles, Cal. Madison, N. J., October 26-27, 1905.— Tenth annual flower show Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society. E. Rea- gen, Sec'y, Madison, N. J. Menio Park, Cal., October 20-21, 1906.— Third annual fall exhibition Menlo Park Horticultural Society. James T. Lynch, Sec'y, Menlo Park, Cal. Newport, R. I., September 11-13, 1905. — Annual autumn exhibition Newport Hor- ticultural Society. David Mcintosh, Sec'y, Ledge Road, Newport, R. I. Philadelphia, Pa., November 7-11, 1905.— Annual exhibition Pennsylvania Horticul- tural Society. David Rust, Sec'y, Horti- cultural Hall, Broad street below Locust, Philadelphia. Providence, R. I., November 14-15, 1905. — Chrysanthemum and carnation exhibition Rhode Island Horticultural Society. C. W. Smith, Sec'y, 27-29 Exchange street. Providence. Red Bank, N. J., November 1-2, 1905. — Eighth annual exhibition Monmouth County Horticultural Society. H. A. Kettel, Sec'y, Red Bank, N. J. St. Louts, Mo., November — , 1905. — Annual exhibition St. Louis Florists' Club. Otto G. Koenig, Mgr., 6471 Florissant avenue, St. Louis. Tarrytown, N. Y., November 1-3, 1905. — Seventh annual exhibition Tarrytown Horticultural Society. E. W. Neubrand, Sec'y, Tarrytown, N. T. Waco, Tex., November 15-18, 1905.— Tenth annual chrysanthemum show Texas State Floral Society. Mrs. L. A. Shum- way. Sec'y, Waco, Tex. Worcester, Mass,, November 9, 1905.^ Chrysanthemum exhibition Worcester County Horticultural Society. Adin A. Hlxon, Sec'y, Horticultural Hall, 18 Front street', Worcester, Mass. New York, N. Y., September 20-21, 1905. — Seventy-fourth annual exhibition Amer- ican Institute of the city of New York. Henry Welsh, Sec'y, New Tork. SITUATIONS, WANTS, FOR SALE. One Cent Per Word. Cash with Adv. Plant Advs. NOT admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year 1905 is entitled to a five-line Want Adv. (Situations only) free, to be used at any time during the year. Situation Waoted— By a sing-le man, in a retail or private place: pood grower of carnations and general stock. Good references and g'ood man for right party. Box 403. Wellingrton. Ohio. Situation Wanted— October 1 or sooner, by competent florist, as salesman in the Growers' Market, for one or more good growers. Strictly honest, sober and reliable. Address Box 402. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By an expert gardener and florist, graduate of the Rosendal school, Stock- holm. Sweden: 3 years in this country. Finest references. Address A. A. Arton. 1034 Seminary Ave.. Chicago. Situation Wanted -By a good gardener, Ger- man, 12 years' experience; 10 years in one of the largest places in Germany. Best references in all branches. Position by October 1; private place near New York preferred. Address Rudolph Herms, Morristown, N. J. Situation Wanted— By German, married, small family; age 32: life experience in general greenhouse work: must be steady place; sober and industrious: capable of taking full charge of small place. Best of references. Southern states pre- ferred. Box 414. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By first-class florist and landscape gardener, thoroughly experienced in horticulture and landscape work. First-class grower of all tropical plants, fancy rock work and all decorative work for conservatory. Drawing of plans and execution of same for landscape work: 27 years' experience. Would take charge of private, commercial or public institution as head gardener or superintendent. German. Best of references. H. Paul Jueh, Highland Park, 111. Help Wanted -Good grower, to take charge of growing for small retail place. Address Box 393. care American Florist. Help Wanted— An A No. 1 rose grower: a steady and desirable position for a good man. G. Van Bochove & Bro., Kalamazoo, Mich. Help Wanted— A No. 1 gardener for private place: German preferred; must be sober. Mrs. Thos. Wilce. 708 W. Harrison St., Chicago. Help Wanted— Retail salesman and cut flower worker. Must be competent, good character and strictly sober. Permanent place and good wages. W. H. CULP & Co., Wichita, Kans. Help Wanted —Lady, who is experienced in first-class floral work, to take charge of a retail store- Please give references. Address Mrs. Chas. Eickholt. Galveston, Texas. Help Wanted — At once, good rose grower; new 4-roomed cottage close to houses for married man. Also good general man. Steady place to right parties. C. H. Frey. 1133 O St.. Lincoln. Neb. Help Wanted— Competent man to take full charge of established retail business: must be reliable and trustworthy; age, 25 to 35 years. Charles H. Fox, 21st and Columbia Ave., Philadelphia. Help Wanted— Competent foreman, married, for modern commercial establisment. Must be thoroughly qualified in all departments. Good salary, etc., to the right party. State salary expected and full particulars. Address Box 419. care American Florist. Help Wanted— A hustling, sober, all around greenhouse man with some experience at least, where everything is up-to-date and first-class stock is grown. Free house for married man and. board and room for single man. State wages wanted and reference. Address R. B. Hayes, Shelby, O. Help Wanted— A competent, sober, industrious all around gardener, as working foreman, to take charge of gardens, lawns and the ornate part of a gentleman's country place. Ought to have some knowledge of landscape work. Married man with- out children no objection. Steady place and good wages to right man. Write giving references. Box .34, Charlestown. Jefferson Co., W. Va. Wanted to Rent— One or two greenhouses in good condition, in or around St. Louis. Mo. Box 392. care American Florist. Wanted — Price lists and catalogues of all Japan- ese goods, vases, jardinieres, fern dishes, etc.. The Kindler Floral Company. Lock Box 185, St, Cloud, Minn. Wanted— To know the whereabouts of Frank J. Jennings, florist, late of Brampton, Ont., Canada. Anxious mother would like to hear from him. H. F. Jennings. Weston. Ont., Canada. For Sale — A two year old greenhouse business; good trade. For particulars address A. E. Herrick, Little Falls. Minn. For Sale— Glass. 50 boxes, new double strength A. size 18x20. $4.50 per box. Address F.Walker & Co. .634 Fourth Av., Louisville. Ky. For Sale— At a bargain, two finely matched variegated century plants., about five feet high and five feet across: splendid specimens. Address Mrs. H. Wilkinson. 182 Winthrop Ave., Chicago. For Sale Cheap -Good as new, a lot of 6-inch hot water gate valves. These are the very best made. The Geo. Witteold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. For Sale— We have a number of 4 and 6-inch hot water gate valves in good condition, which we will sell at half price. Address The Geo, Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. For Sale— The best opportunity /or a first-class florist in the South. City of 20.000 inhabitants, no competition, splendid ground, good 3-room house and basement, large greenhoiise and heating plant, considerable stock on hand. A -bargain. Address A. J. McGehee, Jackson. Tenn. For Sale— A good florist business in a western city of 60,000 can be purchased at a great sacrifice. Well established trade and prospects for future bright. Is worth $1,700. but will dispose of busi- ness for $700 cash, in health cause of disposition of business. Box 217. care American Florist. For Sale— A good florists' business in a Michi- gan city, established 15 years. 20,000 inhabitants. Three greenhouses. 18x70, 20x70, 18x70, also violet house 12x30; steam heat, city water; store and living house connected. Situated in the center of the city, on main street. Sell all you can handle, and had to buy $200 to $300 worth a month from outside. Bears close investigation. Address Box 418. care American Florist. For Sole at a Bargain. Eight Creenhousaa, 24x142 feet; Garland iron gutter, steam heated, size of glass 16 x 18 inches; 17,000 square feet; built only three years; stocked with Liberty. Ivory, Bridesmaid and Chatenay. All in Al condition. Also seven room dwelling on the place. Eight miles from Chicago. Will bear close investigation. Address P, car« Amarioan Florist. Four Greenhouses, about three-fourths of an acre of ground, house and stable.in first-class condition. A good opportunity to make money. Location, Frankford, Fhila. Apply MICHEIL'S SEED STORE, ID'S MarkPt Street. Philidelohia. Wanted. Carnation grower, night firemin, and young man with some experience in growing roses and carnations. State age, experience, salary, etc. W. K. PARTRIDGE, Cincinnati, 0. FOR SALE. The Alameda Greenhouses ROSWELL, N. M. A good florists' business in a city of 8,000. Well established trade and prospects for future bright; 300 miles from any other green- house. 9-room dwelling; barn, artesian well; hvdraulic ram pumps water to two large tanks; 5,000 feel of glasj; water heat; 9 lots, 50x1 60 each. Have a good catalogue busi- ness. Will sell for $12,000 cash. Don't write unless you mean business. ROSWFLL, NEW MEXICO. MRS. J. P. CHURCH, To Our Customers in the Western Passenger Association: We can secure you a rate of one and one- fifth fare for the round trip to Chicago for the following dates; .August 5, August 19, Septem- ber 2, October 28. These tickets are good return- ing for about seventeen days. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. CHICAGO. ^imimiuamimiiiiiiiiitmiiiiimmtM, Make Yonr Want Known If you want to pet rid of it. A wan-t advertisement in, the AMERICAN FLORIST will do what you want Try it now. Back of every ad is a real want, so it pays to answer them. : : : : : 262 The American Florist. Sept. Our Pastimes "^ Anncuacejnerts of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and sporting readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this depart- ment to J. H. Pepper, 4J9 Sizth Ave., liew York; Robt Kltt, 17^ Chestnut St., Philadel- phia; or to the American Florist Co., Chicago. » In our report of the Washington shooting contest, issue of August 19, page 170, read H. Brown, Richmond, Va., for H. Brown, Richmond, Ind. New Bowling Club. A bowling club, to be known as the Kansas City Florists' Bowling Club, has been organized at 906 Grand avenue. The club is composed of Kansas City florists and has enrolled twenty-four charter members. They will roll during the com- mg season on the first and third Tues- days of each month. The object of the . club is to represent the Kansas City flor- ists in entertaining visiting florists, espe- cially at the projected flower show this fall. The officers elected were Lawrence Schwager, president; Frederick Fromhold, treasurer; Edward E. Ellsworth, corre- sponding secretary. At Utica.N. Y. Although slightly later than was orig- inally planned, because a postponement was necessitated by poor weather, yet the annual clambake and "sod party" of the Utica Florists' Club, held at Wight's grove, Whitesboro, August IS, was as en- joyable as it could be made. The Flor- ists' Club always manages to place its affairs, whether outdoors or in, a little above par and this event was accompa- nied with even more than the customary eclat. Upward of eighty were in attend- ance and there probably was not one out of that number but found a full measure of enjoyment in what took place. The substantial part of the "sod party," the bake, was served by Caterer Harding and right royally was it done. The florists do not believe that merely eating pro- vides a good time, consequently a pro- gramme had been arranged. Its first num- ber was a ball game between the married men and the single. The single men were scarcely oft the fence at any time and when the last lost ball had been dug from under the daisies and the umpire had had his last say there was a score of 21 to 3 in favor of the married men. A number of contests for the ladies in the party were then run off. A running race was won by Miss Alice Pegnin, a broad jump by Mrs. William Kauter, a donkey test (pin on the donkey's tail), by Mrs. Leroy H. Jones; second prize, Miss Agnes Pegnin; throwing baseball. Mrs. William Kaufer; another donkey test, Mrs. W. J. Spencer, Mrs. W. A. Semple; throwing baseball, Mrs. W. K. McCoy, Mrs. John Graham, Little Falls. After the eatables had been disposed of the ladies were treated to a cruise on the canal by Drs. Bayliss and Stafford, in a motor boat. The water wasn't very rough and the trips indulged in at this time were greatly enjoyed. The clambake was arranged by Dr. W. A. Rowlands, Harry Mathews, and Wil- liam Kaufer. Drawing Him On. A young man strolled into a florist's last week and spent half his week's salary on a bunch of roses for a young woman as a remembrance of her birthday anni- versary. These he sent to her by a special messenger, enclosing his card with a few select words of good wishes. He stationed himself around the corner from the young woman's residence, await- ing the return of the messenger. When the latter appeared the young man asked) nim whether he had seen the young lady and what she had said. "Yes." replied the messenger, "I seen tier. She was sittin' on the porch wit' a young feller she was sparkin", I guess. I give her the flowers, all right." "And what did she say?" "Nufiin' to me, but she asked that other guy if he wouldn't like one of the roses for his buttonhole, and when he said Yes she picked one out and pinned it on him herself."— Philadelphia Record. Are Sunflowers Weeds? A Missouri judge, in Kansas City, has fined a delinquent Missourian ?1.50 for having weeds on the sidewalk in front of his residence. The defense of the Mis- sourian was that a sunflower was not a weed. A flower in Kansas but a weed in Missouri, decided the Kansas City judge. There is in this decision, from which appeal has been taken, an almost; contemptuous disregard of the state flower of Kansas. Kansas is proud to be the only state in its preference for the sunflower. But six states have adopted flowers as emblem- matic of their growth or aspirations, and Kansas is one of these. The other states which have acted by their legislatures in this matter are Louisiana, which adopted the-magnolia; Texas, the blue bonnet; Ar- kansas, the apple blossom; California, the poppy, and Ohio, the sixth, has a statute which makes the scarlet carnation the of- ficial flower of the buckeye state, replac- ing the goldenrod, formerly the favorite flower in Ohio, as it is of Missouri. Is a sunflower a weed or a flower? A higher tribunal in Missouri must decide. — New York Sun. Westmount Gardeners. George A. Trussel. A. Plnoteau, and G. Ormiston Roy, the judges appointed by the Westmount Horticultural Association -to award the prizes for Westmount gar- dens, near Montreal, Canada, have com- pleted their work and presented their report to W. F. Borland, president, John Stewart, vice-president, and H. J. Ross, secretary-treasurer, who compose the executive committee of the association. The awards are as follows: Front garden, John Miller, first. Gardens not over 4.000 square feet, John Millen, first; Edgar Judge, second. Gardens not over 8,000 square feet, L. R. Flint, first; J. C. Rose, second; J. T. Lockhart, third. Gardens over 8,000 square feet. John Stewart, first; J. H. Redfern, second; T. A. Lynch, third. Gardens over 8,000 square feet, special, M. W. Ramsay. Best kept lawn, John Stewart, first; J. H. Redfern, second. Plot planted and cared for by child un- der 15, Sydney Hodgson, first; Marjorie Hodgson, second. Best display of bloom, lot not over 30- foot front, John Miller, first. Outdoor grown climbers, John Millen, first. Collection perennials, W. M. Ramsay, first; John Stewart, second; J. H. Redfern, third. Assortment summer flowers, John Stew- art, first; W. M. Ramsay, second; J. H. Redfern, third. Best garden in town, John Stewart, first; W. M. Ramsay, second; J. H. Red- fern, third. European Horticulture. (from the BRITISH TRADE PAPERS.) Shirley Poppies.— I should think those who have grown autumn-sown Shirley poppies would never again be content with the produce of a spring sowing. The difference is almost incredible, and one of the great points of vantage lies in the fact that autumn-sown plants re- main in flower somewhere about twice the length of time the spring-sown plants do. These, of course, are seldom trans- planted, although it is not the impossible task some think it. It is well to sow on a light, warm soil, and most essen- tial to thin the seedling plants at an early stage to several inches apart. Happiness and Rest in Horticulture. — Joseph Chamberlain some years ago, when presiding at a meeting of the Gard- eners' Royal Benevolent institution, sounded the praises of the cultivation of flowers with no uncertain voice as an unselfish pursuit, and suited alike to rich and poor, the meanest and the great- est. Never before, he said, were flowers so largely used in decoration; they might be said to accompany us from the cradle to the grave. They added another charm to female loveliness, and did something even to relieve the repulsive ugliness of male attire. Statesmen, philosophers, doctors, lawyers, poets had all found hap- piness and rest in horticulture; and in those explorers ever seeking for new beauties and varieties in distant lands it had heroes of romance not surpassed by those of any other travelers. Blue Hydrangeas. — I have a plant from which I never fail to procure flowers of the deepest blue. This plant neither grows in peaty soil, shady situation, nor gets any artificial waterings. In this instance the cause of it may rightly be attributed to the presence of iron in the soil. The gardener who was once in charge told me of his experiment with it. I cannot bear in mind exactly the directions he gave or the compost used for the purpose, but one thing he used was iron peelings from the blacksmith's anvil. This plant is quite a picture dur- ing its flowering season. It is about four feet high, and as much through, and grows in a very sunny situation. I ob- tained some cuttings from it last year to see if the color was quite naturalized in it, but, to my disappointment, they have all turned out pink. Perhaps these few remarks will help others to give it a trial, especially those requiring blue forms. Labor Driven to Cities. — Had the labor- er been taught when, years ago, at school what the land might produce under prop- er cultivation, he would have stayed on it. But the land laws and landlords, and to a great extent the farmers, have all been against this; whilst the tendency of the education provided in rural schools is to give him a distaste for work in the land and drive him into the already crowded town. Hybrid NIcotianas. — The appearance of the wonderful hybrid nicotianas raised by Sander & Sons between N. Forgeti and N. aflinis, and known as N. Sanders^, has stimulated others to make further essays in the same direction. Thus we find that Cayeux & Leclerc. of Paris, have obtained a certificate of merit from the National Horticultural Society of France for a hybrid raised from N. afHnis by pollen of N. SanderEe. The flowers are described as "enormes," varying in color from white to rose, lilac and reddish violet. The plant is described as very vigorous, and the flowers very fragrant. Schizanthus Wisetonensls. — Schizanthus Wisetonensis is a very useful spring flowering plant, and will well repay the little extra care and attention which it requires if one would have it in good condition. The seed should be sown at once in a cold frame, as the seedlings then come much stronger than if raised in a warmer position. As soon as the plants are large enough to handle they should be potted off singly and potted on , as they require it. Owing to the roots being extremely delicate, they require some care in handling. If in potting the ball is broken they will be almost sure to die off. Any good light loamy com- post will suit them. The plants may be grown on through the winter in any po- sition where they can have sufficient pro- tection to keep the frost from them, but they should be as much exposed as possi- ble during mild weather. Angdonia Integerrima. — This is an in- teresting new herbaceous perennial for the warm greenhouse from Brazil and Paraguay. A plant now flowering in the greenhouse at Kew has four growths, three feet six inches to four feet in length, terminating in racemes of flow- ers nine inches to ten inches long. The very numerous flowers are nodding, pouch-shaped, pale lilac in color, spotted with purple. It is propagated by seeds, cuttings, or division, and is best grown m an intermediate house until the flow- ers expand, when it can be transferred to a cooler house. A mixture of flbrous loam, peat, leaf-mold, and sand will be found a suitable compost. The species most generally grown is A. salicaria5folia, a blue. South American species, and the white variety alba, seeds of which are usually sold under the name of A. grandi- flora alba. It is a graceful, free-flowering perennial. Owing to the ease with which It can be raised from seeds, it can be treated as an annual. It grows flfteen inches to two feet in height. If short, bushy plants are desired, the points of the shoots may be removed several times. Planted outside in summer if the weath- er is favorable, it flowers freely. Virginia Creepers. Bill — "Been to Virginia, have you?" Jill — "Yes; just got back." "Did you see any Virginia creepers while you were down there?" "Oh, yes; the hotel bed was full of 'em!" — Yonkers Statesman. "You are not saying as much about the trusts as you used to." "No," answered Farmer Corntossel. "There's altogether too much temptation tor a man to keep chasin' octupuses when he ought to be picking potato bugs." — Washington Star. igo5. The American Florist. 263 Don't Hesitate. There is no reason why we should not have your business except that you hesitate to give us the first order. We know you will never hesitate after that. Make up your mind now. But try us on your next lot, large or small. The qua ity of goods that you get, the way your order is handled will convince you that this is the right place. Weiland & Risch, Leading Western Growers and Shippers of Cut Flowers, 59 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Long Distance 'Phone Central 879. Am. Beauties— Per doz. 30 inch ftems .....$3.00 24 inch stems 2.50 18 inch stems 1.76 13 inch stems 1.00 Roses— Per KO Maids $ 2.00 to$ 6.00 Brides Z.OCi to 6.00 Killarney 4.10 to 8.00 Liberty 3.00 to 6.00 Golden Gate 3.00 to 6.00 CliatBDay 3.00 to 6.00 Carnations— Fair stock 1.00 to 8.00 Miscellaneous Stock— Per 100 Valey $4.00 Auratum Lilies 12.00 to 15.00 Easter Lilies 12.f to IS.OO Asters 75 to 2.00 Daisies 50 to 1.00 Gladioli , .., 2.00 to 4 00 Tuberoses S.OO to 6.00 Decorative— Per 100 Fer s .16 Adiantum 75 to 1.00 Spreiifferi 2(0 to 4.00 Asparagus Strings 25.00 to 50 00 Galax .16 Smilax 10.00 to 12.00 Subject to change without notice. FERNS H. J. SMITH, WHOLESALE DEALER IN Hardy Cut Ferns, Fancy and Dagger, Moss, Laurel, Bouquet Evergreen, Spruce, Balsam Boughs for cemetery use and covering plants. Also Laurel and Evergreen Wreaths and Festoon- ing; ihe best in the maiket. Write for pi ice in any quantity. Our stock is always the best. HINSDALE, MASS. N.Lecakes&Co. 53 W. 28th St., New York. Tal. No. 1 2 1 4 Madlaon Squars Stands at Gut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., W. 26th Street & 34th Street Cut Flower Market. Specialties: Galax Leaves, Ferns and Leucothoe Sprays, Holly, Prinoess Pine and all kinds of Evergreens. Green and Bronze Galax Leaves. $100 per 1000. ALL Narser^en, Seedsmen and FlorlBts wishing to do business with Europe should send for thi ii Horticultural Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, bein^ read weekly by all the Horticultural traders; it la also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription to cover cost of postage 75o; Honey orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." Cliilwell Nurtariat. LnWDUAM. Nolls. Enoland. SOIS/IETHINO NEW. Branches of the Huckl< barry Tree — a most ele- gant decorative green. It is lartrely used by florists of the Pacific Coast, Waanington and Oregon, in decorations The branches are flat, very thickly furnished with exceedingly lustrous, green leaves, and it seems to adapt itself to almost any position in decoration that the Wild Smilax can be used in. CALDWELL the W odsman. EVERGREEN ALa. New crop Hardr Ferns, now ready. Fancy, (1.25 per 1000; Dagger $1 00 per 1000. Decorating Evergreens at Wholesale. wild Sml'ax, Palmetto and Cycas ('resh cut). Palm Loavaa, Galax, L«ucotlioe, Ferns and Mos-es, Leal Molo, Orchid and Azalea Peats. EVERTTHINQ IN SEASON THE KERVAN COMPANY, 20 Wast 27th St., NEW YORK. Please mention ihe A merican Florist when writings HARDY GUT DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. We carry the finest and most complete line of Decorative Evergreens and Florists' Supplies. Our specialties are DAG- GER, Sl.OO and FANCY FERNS, Al quality, SI. 00 per luOO. Discount on large orders. BRILLIANT BRONZE and GREEN GALAX, Si 50 per 1000. Laurel l-estooning. toi d and full, handmade 5c and 60 per yd. Green and Sphagnum Muss, $1.00 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss, SOc per bag; 5 ba^s %l.\M. Ivy Leaves. $4.00 per fOuO. Sprengeri, 25c and SOc pet bunch. Asparagus Plumosus, 50a per bnuob or string. Leucothoe Sprays, 1100 per lOU; $7 50 per 1000. We also carry a full line of Florists' Supplies such as Tin Foil, Cut Wire, Corrugated Boxes, all sizes. Folding Boxes, Ribbons, all sizes and colors. All Kinds of Letters, Wire Designs, Cycas Leaves Etc., Eto. Our stock IS of the best quality and at the most reasonable ratea. Please write [or our price list. Orders by mail, telephone or telegraph will receive our most careful and prompt attention. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., L. D. 'Phone 8618 Main. 8 and 11 Province St., Boston, Mass. Please mention the American Florist when writing NOW READY. Gooil Stocky Plants from 2-in. Pots. GERANIUMS Bruanti $2 00 per 100 Centuure 2 " Le Cid 200 " Gloirede ffrance... 2.00 Jean de La Brete SOO .Tolly de Bammeville 4 00 " Eyorott's Surprise . . Jean Viand $2.00 per lOO Mme. Barney 2 00 " Mme. Canovas .... 2.00 " Mme. Chai-otte 2.00 " Mme. Jaulin 2.O1J Madonna 3.00 " Mme. Landry 2 00 " Mar. de Castellane. . 3 00 per l"*" Miss F. Perkins 2.00 Miss Kendell 2 HO S. A. Nutt 200 Granville 2 00 Mrs E G. Hill 2.00 Queen of the West.. 2.00 We will send 1000 (SO each) of the above for $18 00, or 500 (25 each) for $10.00. Cash with order. Send for descriptive Geranium Catalogue. Let us figure on your needs for next season. 2-inch pot plants only; no cuttings. R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, - White Narsh, Nd. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. E. A. BEAVEN, Wholesale Daalsr In Southern Wild Smilax And Florist' Hardy Daoorallva Supplies, EVERGREEN, ALA. PUase mention the Aynerican Florist when writing, George Cotsonas&Co. (Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens. Fancy and Daggerl Ferns, Bronze and 1 Green Galax. Phone 1202 Mad. Sq. Main Store, 45 W. 29 h St., NEW YORK. National Florists' Board of Trade, OHIoa: 66 PIna SIraat, Naw York. Credit Reference Book. A subscription to our Credit List will cost you 110 a year, and it may save you 1100 the first month. Special Reports. We make a specialty of thia part of our work. Collections. We collect alow and doubtful ac- counts, ^by not go through your booka at once and send us all the claims that are in arrears! =THE= AMERICAN FLORIST GO.'S ...Directory FOR 1905 Hundreds of New Names and Addresses. AND contains the usual fully corrected and revised lists of Florists, Seeds- men, Nurserymen, Horticulturists, Land- scape Architects, Parks, Cemeteries, Botanical Gardens, Horticultural Socie- ties, Horticultural Supply Concerns cH the United States and Canada, Leading Foreign Houses and much other valuable trade information. Price $2 postpaid, AMERICAN FLORIST 324 DEARBORN STREET, CHICAGO, ILL. CO. 264 The American Florist. Sept. 2, ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦♦♦»>»♦♦♦•»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦*♦♦♦♦♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦»♦♦♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦• I Beauties, Liberties, Roses, Valley, Longiflorums, | I Carnations, Asters and Green Stock | I THE BEST THE MARKET AFFORDS ST | \ HOLTON & HINKEL CO., Miiwa«1?ee s*. Milwaukee, Wis. I Without doubt the Best Equipped Wholesale House in the west. L^^^^^^^A^^^^A^^A The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, WHOlESiLE CUT FLOWERS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, WIRE DESIGNS, AGENTS FOR THE EVERLASTING GREENHOUSE TILE BENCH. 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO. Wbol^ale [lower/arK?fe Milwaukee, Aue. 30. Hoses, Beauty per doz. 1.00@ 2.50 " Liberty 3.ro@ 8 00 " Chatenay 2.00® 6.00 " Bride, BridesTnaid 3.00® 5 00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 2 00® 5 00 " Perle 4.00® 600 Carnations 1 00® 2.00 Smilax 10.0ll®t3.50 Asparagus sprays 3 00 Sprongeri 2.nr@ 3.r0 Valley 3.0.® 4.00 Adiantiiin 1.00 Longiflorum lilies 13.U0 Eubrum lilies 3.0:@ 4 OO Auratum " 12.' Asters 50® 1.50 Gaiilardia 1.00 Gladioli 1.00® 5.tO St. Louis, Aug. 30. Roses, Beauty, long stem.... 1 50® 2.00 " " medium stem 1 Oil® 1.85 '• '* short stem... .35® .75 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 3 00 " Golden gates 3.01® 3.00 Carnations 7S@ 1.50 Smllax 12 51 ©15 00 AiparaguB Snreneerl 100® 1.50 " plumosns 25.00®50.00 Adlantum 75@ 1.00 Fancy ferns 1 25 Gladiolus I.r0@200 Asters 51'® 1.00 " Fancy 1.50® 200 Tuberoses 1.60@ 3 00 Valley 3U0 PlTTSBUBO, Aug. 30. Roses, Beauty, specials 20 00®25 00 " " extras 10.00®I500 " " No.l 50i® 800 " " ordinary 200® 300 " Bride, Bridesmaid 1 00@ 5.00 " Perle, Chatenay 200® 4 OO Carnations 7ls@ 300 Lily of the valley 3 00® 4 00 Smilax 12.00@I5.00 Asparagus, strings 25 00®50 00 Asparagus Sprengeri 30.0v@30 00 Lilies 15 00 Adlantum 75® 1.25 Asters 50® 2.00 Gladiolus 1.50® 3.00 CnioiNiiATi, Aug. SO. Roses, Beauty, per doz... .1.00® 4.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 300® 4.00 " Liberty 3 00® 6 00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3 00® 6 00 Carnations 1.00® 3.00 Li'yof the valley 3.00® 4 00 Asparagus 50 00 Smllax 12.!;o®15.00 Adlantum 1.00® 1.60 Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri In buncaes 35o per bunch Harrisii 13.50 Gladiolus 3.00 Asters l.on® 3.00 Lilium auratum 13 50@15 00 " rubrum, short 4.00 FANCY AND DAGGER Ferns No. 1 Stock Only 50g. per 1000. GtASL^A.'Si^ Brilliant Bronze or Green, 75c per 1000. Use our Laurel Festooning for your Decorations. It Sfives the best satisfaction of any decorative g^reen at this time of the year. Sample lot on application. We make it daily, g:athered fresh from the woods. Hand made, full sizes, 4c, 5c and 6c per yard. Once used, always used. Branch Laurel, 35c per large bundle. Princess Pine, by the pound or made into festooning; when desired. CBOWI. FEBN CO., Millngton. Mass. Tele^aph Office, New Salem, Mass. Long Distance Telephone Connection. Please mention the A merican Florist when writme Headquarters for American Beauty. J T^^ Dfie^e Our rpceipts of Brides ♦ I Cd rCUsea and Bndesmaid.s are * improving daily and from this time on we can 2 supiily the best stock obtainable in this T market. Carnations Will sonn be in full supply and we will be in special position to take care of your dailv shipments, as we handle the product of the best growers. o o WE WANT YOUR STANDING ORDER FOR THE SEASON. Our facilities for handling vour orders are the best. Let us demonstrate this fact to .\ou. Room 218, WHOLESALg CUT FLOWFRS, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. GROWERS, ATTENTION Consign your Flowers to the NEW PHILADELPHIA COMMISSION HOUSE, WM. E. IVfcKISSICK, 1221 Filbert St. Up-to-date Methods and Exceptional Facilities for Quick Service. Clktbland, Aug, 30. Boses, Beauty, per doz 50@ 3.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00@ 6 00 " Meteor 4.00@10.00 " Kaiserin 4.C0@ 8 00 □arnations 1.00@ 2.00 Bmllaz 30.00 Asparagus, strings 25.00@50.00 " Sprengeri 1.00® 8.00 Common ferns l.SO@ 3 iO Sweetpeas .25 Asiers 5r@ 2.00 GladioU 1.00® 2.00 igo5. The American Florist. 265 E. H. Hunt, WHOLESALE Cut flowers "THE OLD REIIABIE." 76 Wabash Ave, -.CHICAGO Please mention the American Florist when writing. IE.C.AMLING THE LARGEST, « BEST EQUIPPED, g g MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED § WHOLESALE |! CUT FLOWER HOUSE S 9 IN CHICAGO. g 1 32, 34, 36 RAiyiDOLPil ST., | I CHICAGO. L. D. 'PhoneB Central 1078 and 1977. ■Piease mention the American Florist when writing, J. B. DEAMUD Wholesale F>orisDg Distance Telephone, 6268-6267 Main. -CUT STRINGS OF- Asparagus Plumosus Nanus First-class stock, running even and full, 50c each. W. H. ELLIOTT, - - Brighton, Mass. n. A.,1. ,n. A. ,1. A 11. ,1. o .1, ,f. .« /I. .!> «. .li.ftn.ili .«. II..H .a,tl\f- -THE- J.M.McGullough'sSonsGo.^ WHOLESALE FLORISTS AI.BO BCCCSSSOBS TO THE CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special attention given to Shipping Orders. 81B WALNUT ST. CINCINNATI. 0. | Please mention the American Florist when •Juriting. tl. G. BERNING, Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine SL, ST. LOUIS, MO. Please mention the American Florist when writing, C. S. KUEHN, Who lesale Florist, 1122 Pine SL, ST. LOUIS, MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs^ Mease mention the A merican Florist when writing^. FANCY CARNATIONS and ROSES Pittsburg's Largest and Oldest Wholesalers. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd. 604 Llbtrty Ava., PITTSBURfi. PA. Please mention the A merican Ftorist when writing, Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO. ailolesaleDealersend/> 4. rt^^^.^^r^ Growers of tilt \ iOWefS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILU Wbol^ale ffower/arHjfe Boston, Aug. 30. Roses, Beauty, best 12 00@30.0a " " medium 6.r0@ 8 00 " " culls 1.00@200 " Bride, Bridesmaid 200® 400 " Extra 6.0 @ 8.00 " Liberty 1.00® 8.C0 Carnations 75® I. BO " Fancy 1.00® 2.00 Lily ot the valley 1.00® 1.50 Smilax 12.00@16.00 Adiantum 1.00 Asparagus 3S.00@5O.0O PHILABEIPHIA, Aug.30 Roses, Tea 3 00® 4.00 " '■ extra 5.00® 6 00 " Liberty 4. 00® 13 00 " Queen ol Edgely, extra 15.00®« 00 " " " firsts 8.00® 0.00 " Beauty, extra 15.00®25.00 " " firsts 8.00@10.00 Carnations 100® 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 25.00®50.00 Smllax 15.00®20.00 Adianturo 75® 1.50 Easter lilies 6.00® 8 00 Sneet peas 10® .25 Lilium auratum 10® '15 Asters 1.00® 3 00 White petunias 3^® .50 Gladioli 2.00@ 3 00 BuTi-ALO, Aug. 30. Roses, Beauty 4.00®25.00 " Btide, Bridesmaid, Meteor.. 2.00@ 7.00 Carnations 1 OOia 3.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus, strings 40 00®.■^0 00 Smilax 10.00@I5 00 Adiantum 75® 1.50 Sweet peas 11^® .30 Asters 50® 2.00 Qladijli 1.00,# 3.00 Lillies 3.00®10 00 -BUY YOUR- Gut Flowers, Florists' Supplies, WIRE DESIGNS at THE FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET, 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Zech&Mann Who lesale Florists Room 218, 51 WabasliAve., CHICAGO. Telephone, Central 3284. Pittsburg Florists' Excliange, WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists' Supplies. 228 Diamond St., PITTSBURG, PA. Send for weekly price list and prices on larga orders.. Mease mention the A merican Florist when writings J. B. MURDOCH & GO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 545 Liberty Ave., PITTSBURG, PA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, ICE BROTHERS, 128 N. 6th St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Whdiesale Cut Flowers and Supplies. Wild Smllax I '^'Zr^lt^yfcts!* Shippers of choice Cut Flowers and Greens of all kinds. Try us. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER Wholesale Florist Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. 1324 Pine Street, St. LouiS, Mo. Please meJition the American Florist when writing, Miciiigan Gut Flower Excliange WM. DILGER. Uit. FANCY FERNS, $1.00 per 1000. Discount on regular snipments. 38-40 Miami Ave.. DETROIL MICH. Please 7nention the Ainerican Florist when writing. AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Cut Roses — American Beauties and all kinds of Tea Roses at lowest prices. Trial orders solicited. HELLER BROS., New Castle, lad. South Park Floral Cvmpany. Rp;iiif iVq m\ V^illpv != LEO NIESSEN CO UCaUllW3 M I ^ Bell Telephone. 324-323 Madison Square. ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ MESiiE WILLIAM GHORMLEY, Pally Receiver and Shipper ot Fresh Cut Flowers. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, etc. Tiliphonn 2200 and 2201 Madison Squara. 57 West 28fh Street, NEW YORK CITY. F ^P^F^F^F ^F^P^F^F ^F^F^F^F ^F^^^F^^ ^r^r^F^ ^ Special Prices Made on Yearly Contracts. VALLEY RIBBONS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Samuel S. Pennock, r.IIi^S'i!.'.'!. YOLNG&NLGENT Telep^o^*2!65 MsdisonVq! WhO'CSSlC FIOMStSl CATTLEYAS GARDENUS. ROSES. CARVATIONS and all seasonable novel- lies. Willi our long experie'^ce in shipping, and competent assistants In our packing departmeit, we a^e in a pos tion to guarantee out-ol-town cu^tomefs -who place their orders w.th us that they will not be disappo nied. Open Every Day at 6 a. m. ESTAeuiSHED 1887. J. K. ALLEN. Prompt Settlements with Consignors. Absolutely Fresh Stock Sent Out on All Wholesale Florist. Shipping Orders. ROSES, CARNATIONS, VALLEY, ASTERS, and all Cut Flowers In Season. 106 West 28th St., Telephone is? Madison Sqr., :N:B>W ^YGl^l^* Consignments Solicited. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY, 44 W. 28ih Street, Cut Flower Excliange. New Teisphone Kc 598 & 799 Madison Sij. Please mention ike American Florist when writing, JOHN YOUNG, Special American Beauties, Surpassing Carnations, Lily of the Valley, Orchids. and all Seasonable Flowers. 51 West 28th St , NEW YORK. Telephone 1905 Madfson Square. Fiease mention the A mertcan Florist wtien wriline^ Original Pioneer House— Establithed 1871. JAMES HART 117 W. 30th St., NEW YORK. Wholesale and Commission Consignments solicited. Shippini; orders piomptl; attended to. 'Phone (QS Madison. Fiease mention the A merican Florist when writing. FORD BR05. Receivers and Sliippers of Fresh Flowers 48 West 28th St. NEW YORK. Telepbone S870-3S71 Madison Sq. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. N. Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Coogan BIdg., 6th Ave. & W. 26th St., New York. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Morning. DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Rease mention the A merican Florist when writing. Wbol^ale pbwer/arKgfe New Tobe, Aug. 30. Roses, Beauty, best 10 00@'5.00 " " medium 3 00@IU.OO " " ouls ^0® 2.00 " Liberty, tjest -. SOO@IOOO " " culls 60® 8.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid, G. Qate. 2fi@ 3 00 " Ealserin, Caruot l.B0@ 4 00 Carnations 50@200 " fancy and novelties 3.00 Lily of the valley 1.00® 2 50 Lilies 4.00® 800 Smilaz 8 00@lu00 Adiantnm FiO® 125 Asparagus ..ZO.OO^SO.OO A8tenvor." BUFFALO. DETROIT. JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs. .jtj*.^.jt High Grade Cut Blooms. W^ fsover alt Michigan points and good sections of Ohio, Indiana and Canada, Sailings Week Ending September 9. Sep. 5, Caronia, New York-Liverpool. Sep. 5. Carpathia, Liverpool-New Tork. Sep. 5, Kaiser Willi, der Gr., N.T.-Bremen. Sep. 6. Calabria, New York-Naples. Sep. 6, Noordland, Liverpool-Philadelphia. Sep. 6, Oceanic, New York-Liverpool. Sep. 6, Baltic, Liverpool-New York. Sep. 6, United States, Copenhagen-N. T. Sep. 6, Germania, New York-Naples. ' Sep. 6, Rotterdam, New York-Rotterdam. I Sep. 7, Tunisian, Liverpool-Montreal. Sep. 7, Pretorian, Montreal-Glasgow. Sep. 7, La Lorraine, New York-Havre. Sep. 7, Republic, Boston-Liverpool. Sep. 7, Dominion, Liverpool-Montreal. Sep. 7, Lake Erie, Montreal-Liverpool. Sep. 7, Bluecher, New York-Hamburg. Sep. 7. Deutschland, Hamburg-New York. Sep. 7, Princess Irene, Genoa-New York. Sep. 7, Main, New York-Bremen. Sep. 7, Breslau, Bremen-Baltimore. Sep. 8. Bavarian, Montreal-Liverpool. Sep. 8, Arabic, Liverpool-Boston. Sep. 9, Columbia, New York-Glasgow. Sep. 9, Mongolian, Glasgow-Montreal. Sep. 9, Caledonia, Glasgow-New York, Sep. 9, Perugia, Naples-New York. Sep. 9, New York, New York-Southampt'n. Sep. 9, Philadelphia, Southampton-N. Y. Sep. 9, Westernland, Phira-Liverpool. Sep. 9, Lucania, New York-Liverpool. Sep. 9, Campania, Liverpool-New York. Sep. 9, La Savoie, Havre-New York. . Sep. 9, Canada. Montreal-Liverpool. Sep. 9, Fuerst Bismarck, N. Y. -Hamburg. Sep. 9, Statendam, Rotterdam-N. York. Sep. 9, Konigin Louise, New York-Genoa. Sep. 9, Friederich der Gr., Bremen-N. Y. Sep. 9, Vaderland. New York-Antwerp. Sep. 9, Zeeland, Antwerp-New York. CHICAGO. P.J.HAISWIRTH Suditorium Annex, .^^ CHICAGO. Mail, telegraph or telephone orders filled promptly in best stylcr WASHINGTON. ATLANTIC CITY. CHOICEST FLOWERS. George H. Berke F-L.ORIST. Local and Long Distance Phones. 1505 Pacific Ave., ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. ATLANTA. ATLANTA FLORAL CO. r ATLANTA, GEORGIA. 41 Paschtrse Stroal, NEW YORK. W. H. Donohoc, 2 WEST 29th STREET, Formerly of Young's. NFW VHRIf Tel. 3034 Madison Sq. *'^ " » UI\A. Orders from the trade, for theatre, steamship or otherwise, tilled in first-class stvle, at wholesale prices. TRY MK. WASHINGTON. GEO. H. COOKE, Connecticut Avenue and L Street, WASHINGTON, D. C. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, ST. Paul! HOLM & OLSON, ST. PAUL. THE LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Orders will be well cared for anywhere in Minnesota and the Dakotas. Piease mention the A merican Florist when writing. GALVESTON. Mrs. Chas. Eickholt, 2319 AVENUE M, GALVESTON. TEXAS. Cut Flowers, Floral Designs, Decorations. Telephone 1087. All mail, telegraph or telephone orders promptly and artistically fllled. Please vtention the A merican Ftorist when writing. OMAHA. HESS ^ SWOBODA, Florists, 14 IS Fa mam Str eet, ttKK k%* k MCD 'Phone 1601 and L. 1682. UlVlAnA, IlCD« Please mention the A merican Florist when writing SPRINGFIELD. Mark Sitken FLORIST. 378 Main St., Springfield, Mass. WASHINGTON. Alex. B. Garden, Cantar Market. WaShingtOfl, P. C. CARNATIONS, ROSES, Etc. Wholesale and Retail. Telegraph or 'Phone. JACKSONVILLE. MILLS THE FLORIST, 36 W. Forsyth Street, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. SAVANNAH. John Wolf, FLORIST. -SAVANNAH, GA. igo5. The American Florist. 269 A. L RANDALL CO. 19=21 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Wholesale Florists. SPECIAL PRICES ON Smilax AND Sprengeri Per 100 Per 1000 SMILAX .-. $1.00 $10.00 SPRENGERI 1.25 10.C0 ROBUSTUS 2.50 DEFLEXUS 2.S0 GOOD STOCK. These prices are made only for the purpose of making loom. Order now. They won't last long. ALBERT M. HERR, ""V*!""- Please mention the A merican Ftorist -when writing. FIELD CARNATIONS '^ Nice bushy plants of Norway- Lawson, Pros- perity, Armazindy, Joost. eta, S5 00 per 100; $15. €0 per 1000. Good sto^k grown on new ground. ROSES. ROSES. Per 100 1000 Brides and Maids, extra tl'oe. 4-in...$8 no sirong,3-in 3 SO |?0 00 Ivory and Gates, very choice, 3- in... 4.00 35 00 5-in. Aip'riigut Pluirotus, !25 00per 100. Strong 3-in. Mnil,.X.S4 0<. 3-ia Sorengeii.SllO. 4-in.,$7.00. W. H. GULLETT & SONS, ■ Lincoln, III. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Fie'd-Grown Carnations. 6OO Estelle, field-grown, strong, healthy pIants,$5.C0 periOO; $45.00 per lOtO. Caih with order. W. SABBANSKY, Kenton, Ohio. Field-Grown Carnations... Extra fine PROSPERITY and NORWAY, $4.00 per 100; MRS. JOOST, April cuttings, $3.50 per 100. THOMAS SALVESON, Petersburg, III. CUT ROSES. Maids, Brides. Chatenays and MacArthurs. Writi for Prices. PINE-CROFT ROSE HOUSES, ROBERT MILLER, E. Biookfield, Mass. tllA 1 '^^W Our new light rose pink Carnation. A gi-and varietv with long stiff stem, $10.00 per 100. 5b.F^y CASH WITH ORDER. E. Wickersham K^^^fl &Go. POTTSTOWN, PA. Pochlmann Bros. Company, S^T^nt^oyTllL ROSFS Chatenay, Golden Gates and Uncle Tohn^3i4-in., S3 50 per 10 ■>: Chatenay, Maids, Gates nd Uncle John, 3>4-in., $5 OJ per lOJ; Liberty, "good stock" from 4-m., SIO.OO per 100. CHRVSANTHEIVIUIMS. NEiW VARItTIES.— Fmily Mileham, 8i4-in., 83 u ppr diiz ; S-20 OJ psr 100 Dr Ensuehard and Leila Pilkins at $3.00 per 100. gTClf.A 3y4-in., at $150 tier 100; 822.50 ^^-in., good young stock: Kalb, Willowbruok, Rob'nson, T. Faton, Roinaff jn, Monrovia, Kiin- herly, Plumeridae, Eth rlngton. Slaw, Quito, Hanham, Coombes, Shilmpion, while they last, at $2.50 per 100. per 1000. We have some Extra Fine PROSPERITY, Field Grown Carnations for sale, at $6.00 per ICO. Other Vaiicties all sold out. PROMPT SHIPMENTS. FILLED STRICTLY IN ROTATION. Headquarters for Floest Cut Roses. Carnations and Other Cut Flowers. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, Cut Strings and Sprays, Smilax and Spreniieri In quantity and quality. POEHLNANN BROS. COMPANY, Morton Grove, 111. 33-37 Randolph St.. CHICAGO. ILL. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. DRACAENA INDIVISA, 8, 4, K-inoh, 85.00, 810.00 and 825.00 per 100. ASP*RAOUS PLUMOSUS, S-lroh 85.00 per 100. GERANIUMS. S. A. Nutt, Castellane. John Doyle, Perkins. SingJe and Double, Gen Grant, La Favorite. Mme Sallerol, 3-in. pots, 82.50 per 100; 8-in.,$5 00 ppr 100. VINi;» VARIEGATA, 3-inch, 83.''0 per 100. REX BEGO.IAS, nice plants, 3 and 2;4-in., 85.00 per I riNER^BIA, 3-in''h $3.00 per 100. CHINEjE PRIMfiOS'S 3-iDoh 8400 per 100. JER > fer lou seeas, 75c. White with Carmine Eye While Fringed, large; very attractive, Rubin, rich blood-red Salmon, a splendid new color, loo seeds $i so Giant-Flowered Cyclamen, extra choice mixed. Per 100 seeds, SOc; 250 seeds for $i.i 5; looo seeds, $4.50; 50(jO seeds, $20.00. This mixture is made up from the above separate colois. New Giant Orchid-Flowered Cyclamen These are exceptionally fine, with very large flowers thit are frilled and fringed in wonderful fashion. They are splendid sellers in the Chicago market and our seed is direct from the originator. Pure White, Red, Pink j Each, per 100 seeds, White,wiih Carmine Eye, and Lilac Colored ) $i.00;iicoseeds$9 00 Giant Orchid-Flowered Cyclamen in choicest mixture. 25 seeds, 2Sc; 100 seeds, 85c; 1000 seeds, $8.00. Rokoko Cyclamen. ™yy"c;dSrh flat round flowers, with wavy and fringed petals; very attractive; white with carmine eye, red, rose or mixed, 100 seeds, $2.50; 50 seeds. $1.35. 84-86 Randolph Street, 14 Barclay Street, NEW CHICAGO. YORK. Greenhouses and Nurseries and Trial Grounds. Western Springs* Illinois- HARRIS!!, ROMAMS, PAPER WHITES, FREESIAS, New crop PANSY. Now Ready. *'"5^».;„„.. CLRRIE BROS. CO. Seedsmen and Florists, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Mushroom Spawn L;''o'i,a»ion. FERTILE. PRODUCTIVE. !■ Eniilish in bricks, per 100 lbs., 86.00 f. 0. b. New York. $6.60 f. o. b. Chicago. Write for prices on quantity. YSUGHSN*S SEED STORE 84-86 Randolph St., 14 Barclay St , CHICACO. NEW YORK. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Frequent importations I from England. Always 1 fresh and lively. im'A* STYERt Concordville, Pa<. LEONARD ONION SETS. Our Sets are now Harvested. WHITE PEARL SETS Ready lo Ship. Write lor Prloas, Howar Seed* and Bulbs Wholesale Seed Growers. Seeds (or present recjulrements ready to ship. Contract orders tor delivery aft«r harvest 1905 are still being booked. Baans, Peas and Garden Seeds. Wbitb fob Pbices imNip SEtB. "?;.;;, ?z»".°" CO. CHICAGO Please mention the A merican Florist when writing WHEN BUYING MUSHROOM SPAWN \Z'^Xl. We Crow Mushrooms. We are headquarters for " PURE CULTURE" SPAWN and importers of ENGLISH MUSHROOM SPAWN. Write ns and we will send you frne of charge valuable iiformatlon on the subject Fresh Supply of Spawn Every Month. KNUD GUNDESTRUF & CO., «^^^/12,?^^. A273 IWIilw3ulcee Ave., CHICAGO. Please -mention the Arnericayi Florist when writing. GIANX CYCUAIWIEN SEED. New stock, just received from Europe. Finest quality mixed. 55c per 100: $4.50 per 1000, prepaid. Primula, quality guaranteed: Forbesi, line, 2- in., 2c. Obconica ifrandi., finest fringed, strony: seedlings. Alba and Rosea, 75c per 100, mailed: Alba. 2-in., 2c. Alyssum. Double Giant, 2M-in.. 2c. Asparai£us Sprengeri. strongr. for 3-in., 2c. Hollyhocks. Double, five leading colors, guar- anteed extra fine and to bloom next season, $5.00 per 100. Giant Pansies. finest quality guar- anteed. Tbis strain is the very finest on the market, better than last year, which were the finest in lacksonville. Fla. An order for 20,000 tells the best tale. $3.00-per 1000; 2000 for $5.00. Cash. BYfcR FLORAL CO., Shippenkburgt Pa. MAKERS Of PURE CULTURE TISSUE | COLUIiSIA, ALASKA, BOHEMIA MUSHROOM =SPAWN=^| Fresh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRSN MUSHROOM & SPAWN CO. S. 91 I CHEMICAL BLDG. ST. LOUIS. MO. New Crop. Pansy Seed The Jennings Strain of finest American grown Hansi Seed now ready. Saved from finest selected stock Large flowering and fancy colors in great variety. By mail, 1 oz. , 85.00; 3oz.. 8SI2 00; 1 pkg., SOOO seeds, $1.00: 1 lb. prices on apMlication. Plants ready in September. Gash with order. ED ICUMIMfiC UckBox354, ■ Di JCnninUOi souihport.conn. OBOWBB 01' THE FIKIIBT PANSIBS. I^ase mention the American Florist when writing. FREESIAS. All Sizes Ipcludlno Largs sj-lnoh Bulbs, ready for immediate dr-livrv Also Grand Duchess OXALIS. ^randiflora, pink, \VQ1 e and lavender iu -Any amuuut. We Are the California Grcwers. REES& COMPERE, uonSb^e^cVcal. 272 The American Florist. Sept. 2y (T The NurseryTradej AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Emory Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., Pres. ; Orlando HarrisoQ, Berlin, Md., Vice-Pres.; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., Sec'y. Thirtv-first annual convention, Dallas, Tex., 1906. \_= _== =J St. Ansgar, Ia.— The St. Ansgar Nurseries, G. G. Gilbertson & Son, pro- prietors, will be moved to Mason City, a 200-acre tract of land having been se- cured at the latter place. Discovered the Concord Grape. Treasurer Charles E. Richardson, of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society, has consented to receive voluntary con- tributions sufficient to raise a monument to Ephraim Bull, who discovered the Concord grape, and give perpetual care to the original vine. On the old Lexing- ton road in the town of Concord, Mass., there is a little white cottage in the yard of which is still growing and bearing fruit the original Concord grape vine. Mr. Bull found this in the woods, trans- planted it to its present location, cared for it and protected it and at the end of more than three score years it is still vigorous and fruitful. Like many an- other benefactor of humanity, he died poor and his most fitting memorial is this old vine. — Boston Transcript. Southern Nurserymen's Association. SEVENTH ANNUAL CONVENTION. The seventh annual convention of the Southern Nurserymen's Association was held at the Monticello hotel, Norfolk, Va., August l6, 1905. In the absence of the president, the convention was called to order by the secretary, and J. C. Mil- ler of Rome, Ga., was elected to preside over the sessions. The southern nur- series were well represented, almost every firm of any importance in the south, east of the Mississippi, being represented. A fine programme was presented and the leading questions before the southern nurserymen were thoroughly discussed. The following papers were delivered and fully dis- cussed : "Crown Gall," by Prof. G. G. Hedg- cock, of Mississippi valley laboratory of the Bureau of Plant Industry; "Co-op- eration," by Orlando Harrison, of Ber- lin, Md. ; "Where to Draw the Line in Nursery Restrictions," by Prof. W. M. Scott, of the Bureau of Plant Industry, Washington, D. C. ; "Fumigation of Nursery Stock," by Prof. J. L. Phillips, state entomologist of Virginia, Blacks- burg, Va.; "Stop Back," by W. T. Hood, of Richmond, Va. ; "San Jose Scale," by Prof. R. I. Smith, state entomologist of Georgia; "Transportation," by J. C. Miller, of Rome, Ga. Legislation and other subjects were also brought up for discussion. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md. ; vice-president, J. A. Young, Greensboro, N. C. ; secretary and treasurer, Charles T. Smith, Con- cord, Ga. The next meeting will be held in Chattanooga. After adjournment the members vis- ited the Harrison nurseries in a body. C. T. S. Ghatogue Greenhouses MOBILE, ALA. EXCUUSIVtLY WHOLESALE. DEQUEijTS from the trade lor designs or cut *^ flowers 10 be de ivered at t hort 1 otice in, or near Mobi e or New OneiDS, wrhf n made through us, will be executed with fresh stock bv our re- tailers (IVli&s Maria M nge, Mobile; Mr. U. J. Virgin, New Orleans), and satisfaction guaran- teed. O.ily h'gn-class orders accept' d. ' Address all telegrams at our expense to F. P. DAVIS, Mobile, Ala. EeferenBe. Mnssrs. R G. Dun & C^.'s Ae-ncy. Araucarja Excelsa OUR SPECIALTY. Fill your empty hou&es now, ana maku iro per cent on your money while you are asleep. NOTICE — Whet you undertake any- thing, do it well or not at all. This is our motto, adopted ten years ago. when we imported the first lot of this well k own pot plant, the Araucaria Ex- celsa, from Bel- gium. These ever- lasting green foli- age pot plants are growing more In favor by the tasteful plant buyers of the land from year to year. Please warch the growth of our importations during the last ten years'. First vear, IdO second, 230; third, 500; fourth, 1,000. fifth. 2 000. Nuw this year, 1905, is our tenth anolversary since we began importing them aod thej have grown up to5,0C0, this spring's importation. All these are erown for me under contract by an Araucaria specialist in Belgium. I must say, for the benefit of my customers, that they were never before so nice and large for the money as this year. I herewith quote you special low prices on them tor 'ash: 5if-ln-, 10 to 13 ins. high, 2 years old, Stiers. 8 .60 5M-ln., 13 to 15 ins. high, 2 years old. 3 to 4 trs .60 6- in , 16 to 18 ins. high, 3 years old 3 to 4 trs .75 6)^-in., 18 to 20 ins high, 3 >earsoll, 4 to5 trs 1.00 6>i-in.. 20 to 24 ina. high, 3 years old. 4 to 6 trs 1.25 Arancarta Compacta Robusta, 6 to 7-inch potH, 3 ti, 4 tiers. 2u tu 3ii lucDes wiae, 81.50. 81.75 to 83.00 each Glauca. 6 inch pots, 3 to 4 tiers, 16 to 24 inches w.de, tSi UO, 81.25. 81.60 to $1 75 each. Kentia Forsteriana. 30 to 36 inches high, 4-yr. old,Sl.uO; 4-year < lu, 25 to 30 inches. 75c. 4-inch pots, made-up, witn 3 in pot, about 10 leaves in all. 20 in. high. 2&".. Belmoreana, 4-year old, 25 to SO inches high, 81 00 each. Above is the size entered In the Phi adelphia custom house. Made up plants, one laree one in center and three smaller ones around, 7-inch pots, $1.60 to $1.75 each. 'i Fleas Elasllca,4-in., 25c; 5to 5K-in., 30 to 40o; 6- inc" puts, very large, 5lJc. Adiantam Cuneatum. Maidenhair fern, 4-in., ver> sttont;, 15c.; 5-inch, strong, 25o, ready for 5 to 9-inch Asparaiius Plumosns Nanus, 3-in., strong, per lOti .. 700 Cocos Weddelllana. 3-in. fdoz. or 100). . . .16 Areca Lutescens, bVt to 6-in pots. S5 to 30 inches liifih. Hue each, 40 to 50o; 4-inoh pots, made up, 3 in pot, 16 to 18 inches high, 20 1; 6-inch pots, made up, 3 in pot, 25, 30 and 35 inches high, 410 50ot"75o. (Jash. Boston Ferns. 5-in.. SOi!, 35c and 40ceach;4-in. 2Uc fach Plerson Ferns, 6-in. 50o; 4-m. 20o. Scottll Ferns. 6 in 7oo, 4-in 25o. Primula Obconlca. best strain. 4-in. 10c. Cash with order, please. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. Mention if pots wanted. A Few of Many Testimonials Received Lately. Canon City. Colo., July 29, 1B05. Mr. Godfrey Abchmann, Phila. : Dear Sir; — My order for Araucaria Excelsa arrived in nice condition. They were all right. Accept my thanks. E. E. Bess. 52 William St., Burlington, Vt. GouFKET AscHMANN, Philadelphia, Pa.: Dear Sr:— We reie ved the Araucaria in first- class shape. They art* fine stock. Now, we would like your prices on Kentia Bel., bious Elasttca, Azaleas and Scott.ii Feros. • Like to buv all at one place. ThaLking you for your got d wishes. Yours tor business, Towbe J. Sambobn. GODFREY ASCHMSNN, Importer and Wholesale Grower of Pot Plants. 1012 Ontario SL, PHILADELPHIA, PA. JOHN BURTON, Ass gnee for ROBERT CRAIG & SON, ROSFS, PaLMS, ind Novsltin In Daooraliv* Plant*. Market and 49th Sis., Philadelphia, Pa. LARGEST STOCK OF ALL BELGIAN PLANTS Azaleas, Araucarias. Sweet Bays, Palms, Bogonias, Gloxinias, etc. LOUIS VAN HOUTTE PERE, GHENT, Belgium. Large Assortment. EVERGREENS Specialties— White Pine, Hemlock and Large Evergreens. Spring List for details. Andorra Nurseries, Wm. Warnar Hirpgr, Prop. CHESTNUT HILL, PA. Please viention the American Fiorist wkenwriting. Are the Cheapest BecauS" ihey Ate thf B-**!. Send to D. & C. ROSES We carry in stock upwards of athous .nd aiffer- ent varieiies. ccnsistiDg of the very latest Euro- pean varieties, iocludiLg Baby Rambler, as well ao all the leading varieties of American origin; stock from 2H a,nd 4 and 5-inch pots. Send us your list of wan<8 to*day. Ask for catalogue, free. The Dingee & Gonard Co. »iT.,"RoT'pA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. THE MOON Forj Trees, bhrubs Vines Your 1 and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free. THE WM. H. MOON CO., • Morrlsville, Pa. Please metitiun the A jnerican Florist when writing. Surplus Stock. Low Budded Roies, Tree Roses. Clematis, fleld- grown, Clematis, pot-gro^n. Hydrangea p- g-, Hylrang a p g on stem. Ask lor our special p. iceb a nd wholesale catalogue. Please inspect our nur>eries when in Ho land. W. VAN KLEEF & SONS K'l'JlK" BOSKOOP, Holland. Please inentiuii the American Piorist when-writing, 200 Clioicest Varieties. Larife Stock. LILIES. Hardy Sorts, about 40 1.OO bu bs. GLADIOLI, ill til e named and uunampd sorts. DAHLIAS. Richardias, Madeira Vines. SUGAR MAPLES, B luoht!. 1.0 lO ib'-i I OOPO. CATALPA »t.eoiuBa seedlings. BLACK LO- CUST Seedlings. List in season. E. Y. TEAS, Cenlerviiie, Ind. Please jnention the AnieHcan Florist when writing. PEONIES. Wholesale and retail catalogues ready for dis- tribution Sent free on application. All stock guaranteed true to name. Sund your orders in early to be assured of a good collection for fall planting. PETERSON NURSERY, 503W Peterson Ave.. CHIC'GO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. PAEONIAS. Per 100 White, penBrally called Queen Victoria $ 9.ro Festiva Maxima 30.00 Fragrana, tbp bloom producer 6.00 For 1000 rates at d other varifities. write GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. PEONIES igo3. The American Florist. 273 Wm. P. Craig ^"^o^r:! RIants, Elulbs and Seeds. 1305 Filbert Strenf PHILaPELPHIA. Metairie Ridge Nnrsery Co. H. PAPWORTH, President. rtE.Mil ORUEANS, UA. Grovrers of CARNATIONS. ROSES, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, PALMS AND NURSERY STOCK. NFW PARK ROSE FOR 1906. White Conrad Ferdinand Meyer Ready April ISlh. 1906. Pot grown, $1.00 each. Orders are beinc booked now. H. W.MEES, ZwanesteinNu'series, HEE RPE. MOI-1-AIMD. Baby Rambler Tha Always In Bloom Roae. 2H-in., $^.00 per doz., Jia.50 per 100, $100.00 per 1000; 3-in., «3.C0 per doi., $20.00 per 100. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Jacs Smifs, Ltd. -js-K- (BBANCH AT BOSKOOP.) Wholesale Growers ot Hrn^^/eTtli nursery stock, pot grown foroing plants. Lilajs a specialty. Bprlin and Hamburg Valley — the best quality. Catalogue free on demand. When In Eur-'pe please in,()00 to close. No rea- sonable offer lelused. F. A. BALLER, Dloominston, 111. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Le Journal des Roses. Organ of the French Rosarians. Published at Paris. Once a month with colored plates. Subscription $2.70 per Year. Sample Copies Free. •TliV.r;Es°~ JOURNAL DES ROSES a SUISNES, Brie, GrisT-Suisnes. (Seme et Marne), FRANCE. P ORIENTAL OPPIES EONIES $10.00 Per 100. Hydrangea Otaksa Fine field-grown plants, SIO, $'2 and $'5 per 100. CAB^ATIONS— Pr'Sierity fine fiiU-grown plants, $4 Ou |.er 100; 135 00 per lOOJ. V|i I ET?— ImpTial and Prini-ess of Wales- nice flpld-grown plan's 84 00 ppr 100; $35.00 per 1000 ^^ Sdiisfaotiun (Juarauteed. BAUR FLORAL CO., Erie, Pa. fi' ROSES, FERNS OF ALL KINDS, cinerarias, Chinese Primroses and Cyclamen See KUHL'S AD. in first August number. Write him at Ft KIN, ILL. You will not regret it. Please mention the A merican F.orist when writing. PORTO RICO Drac. term. GROTONS. 50.000 avi-in. field-grown, nioe colored, strone plants, October and November, ready tn ship. Wr,te for prices. Please order now, not later. E. MEIER, Rio Piedras. Porto Rico Hease mention the A merican Florist when writing Established 1876. 31th year. The Sarcoxie Nurseries, J. B, WILD & BROS. SARCOXIE, MO. ORNAMENTAL lREES.!:hrubb.|^ Grown lor ui by Exp'^rienced FIorists.dupoDly when well ripened and curfld in the shade. Tbey are as free p— -t_,i from diiease as poisibie. I> "'(^i'?; Sizes and Prices tor /J^fe Fall delivery. Healthy l*t. Bulbs up to Grade. Diami"ter. Per 100 y^^-fn,. IMtorH-iooh 8500 Wpv< IH to s-ionh 7.no ^M^'- 2to3V4-iDch 1000 T-^r Vaughan's Seed Store, 8 1-86 Randolph St.. Chicagi. 14 Barclay St., New YOik. Ludvig IMosbaek ONARGA. ILL. 30,000 Asparagus rirCenil^r 4-inch, $10.( c; 3-incli, $S.OC; 214-inch, $2.50; seedlinss, $1.00 per 100. Pancioc Florists' railOlBO International, Strong, bushy plants, $1.50 and $1.00 per 100. Seedlings ready, strong, 1000, $4.or; 100. 5tc. Seed of same, ^■oz. $1.00; oz $7.00, mixed. Giant vars. mixed, J-oz. 6Sc; oz. $4. Bedding plants. Ferns and Hardy Perennials. Please mention the A nterican Florist when wyitinz- Grown Carnation Plants Pen 00 Perl 000 Queen Louise 55-00 $40.00 Enchantress 7.00 60.00 Harlowarden 3 50 30 00 Nelson Fisher 800 7000 Harry Fenn 3-50 30.00 Crusader 5.00 45.00 Lawson 5.00 4500 Cash with order please. Holton & Hunkel Co. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Please mention the A mericayi Fiorist when writing. FOR SALE. Per KG 1000 SOONe'son $6(0 1000 Queen Louise 5.t0 $45.00 200 Murphy's White 4.00 40,00 600 Flora Bill 5 00 4'-0 Prosperity 5 00 800 Ethel Crooker 3.00 2000 Francis Joost 4000 READY NOW. 1025 South Cameron St., HARRISBURG, PA The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE $2.00 per doz.; $12.00 per 100: tlOO.OO per 1000. Dissemination 1906. Wonderfully prv ductive. INDIIM'OUS FLOWER S PUNT CO., * IndlMapolli, JOHN HARTJE f Ind. Grown VliiLtlO C'"™?*' ino lOon 3,000 L. H. Campbell $5 00 $45 00 2,000 PriLcess of VV ales 6.00 60 00 There is no better stock in the market at any price. Cash with order, please. R. ENGELMANN & SO^, -^I'yi.'-''- Carnations Fine, Healthy, • Field-Grown Plants. Per 100 Perl 000 LAWSON $6.00 $50.00 NELSON 5 00 40.C0 MORNING GLORY 5-00 40.00 GUARDIAN ANGEL 5.00 40.00 Per 100 Per lOOO CRUSADER 5.00 40.00 QUEEN LOUISE 5 00 40,00 FLORA HILL 500 40.00 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS 5-00 45.CO kLL plants Bold under the express condition that if not satisractiory they * are to be reti.rned immediately when mouey will be re:uoded. t Peter Re inber g llHicAGa r.: Hannah Hobart THE PRIDE OF CALIFORNIA. THE GRANDEST OF PINK CARNATIONS. A shade deeper in color than Lawson blooms, four to four and one-hal f i aches across, full and regiiJar. Stems loop aod strong. Dees net burst the calyx. Growth Iree and t-asy. A prolific bloomer. Us flowers wholesale for a hUher price than any othnr can ation m tbe S^n Krancisco market, (see illustration and full d'-siription in ambeican Flokist of Ju y 1, 1005 Orders for rooted (^uttinErs booked now and filled in rotation beginning Jan.!, Ib06, at $3.lO per 13; $15.00 per 100; $13000 per 1000. J^HN H.SIEVERS & CO., 1251 Chestnut St. , San Francisco, Cal. FIELD CROWN SINGLE Violet Plants. Princess of Wales and Dorsett, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. [rown Carnation Plants Morning Glory $45.00 per ICOO Glacier. 45.«0 per lOOO Peru 35.00 per lOCO ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids, Micii. Please mention the American Florist when "writing. VIOLETS. Field-grown Marie Louise \iolets,$3 00 per 100; $25.00 per lOCO. Strong plants fromsoil. $2 5uper lOr; $20.00 per lOco. Field grown Princess violets, $3 00 per 100. Cash please. JOHN B. RUDY, Elmira, N. Y. Please ynention the American Fiorist when writing. Si^'L VIOLETS. Str-'ng, healthy plants of Lady Campbell and California. No. 1, »J60 per 100; $30 ro per 1000. No. 2, grod plants. $i.ftO per lOO; $12 00 per 1100. Packed free of charge to carry safely. Address CHARLES BLACK, Higiitstown, N.J. Please mention the A nterican Fiorist when writing. Fine Stock in 3 inch, Marie Louise. Imperial and Prince or Wales. 84 00 ^er 100; $15.00 per 1000. Surplus 'Mum. Stock in 2, 2H and 3-lDch, at $2,00 per 100, any of ic. BOO White Iv.ry lOO Pint Ivory 150 Timothy Eaton. 75 Pacific, 65 White Boonaffon. Crabb & Hunter Grand Rapids, Mich. Please mention the American Florist when writing. ^^^^^^^^ — — - ^k^k^k^k ^k.^k.^k^k . ▼▼▼▼ WW^ WWVWV' MY MARYLAND ' PURE WHITE. JESSICA RED AND WHITE VARIEGATED. ♦ ♦ T Two Great Carnations for 1906. $2.50 J X per dozen; $12.00 per 100; X ♦ $100.00 per 1000. ♦ ♦ Are you shrewd in business? Yes? S then write us immediately concerning ♦ these two grand carnations. # ♦ * \ The E. G. HILL CO., I Richmond, Ind. ♦ The H. Weber & Sons Co. I X Oakland, Md. ! ♦»♦♦♦♦»♦♦#♦♦♦♦»•••♦♦••♦♦♦♦ FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1000 Whit"! -Hill, Queen Louise, Peru $* 00 $35.00 Colored— Harlowarden 5.00 45.00 Prosperity 5.00 4n 00 Joost and Sport ■.. 3 BO 30.00 Sprenderl, 4-iacli 6 00 Calla tUles 7.10 MRS.fl. W.SCH»FEB. 229 Balmoral 'va.. CHICAGO. A l-w, »._,-, mention the American Flo- ixlWdVo fist when you Order stock.ij' igo5. The American Florist. 275 For Sale> 10 000 fine strong Field Grown CARNATION PLANTS, in following varieties at $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000: Queen Louise, F. Joost, Gov. Wolcott, Enchantress. Prosperity, Mar-hall Field, White Cloud, Her Majesty, Kohinoor, Flamingo, America, Harlowarden. Estelle. C. H. FREY, Lincoln, Neb. CARNATIONS Field Plants, Clean and Healthy. Boston Ma k t (best white), Gla-jer (standard white), Mrs Lawson, Gov. Wolcott, IndiaDapolis, Estel e 54 00 pt^r lOO; S40 00 per lOOO. ASPARAGUS SPRENCERI SEFDLINCS, ex- tra strong 60c per l(-0; $5.UU per lObO. CAisH. TheW. T.BUCKLEY CO., SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. F-IEI.D-GROWN CARNATIONS White. Per 100 1000 Oneen Louise S"00 $45 00 The Queen 6 00 55.00 Boston Market 6.00 5&.C0 S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I. Please mention the American Florist when-writing, Sn carnations Indianapolis. Floriana, Moonliilht. Pern and Queen Louise. $3.00 per 100. FIELD-GROWN SMILAX, S3.00 per hundred. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Please mention the A merican Florist when Tvriting, Field Grown CARNATIONS p^^ jgo "Fiancee," limited quantity, medium plants .$15.00 Cardinal, Steele limited, medium plants 12.00 Crusader, fine scarlet, large plants 7.00 Per 100 1000 Flora Hill, good plants. $5.00 $40.00 Moonlight, fine wliite, good plants ... 6.00 50.00 White Lawson, first size plants 8.00 75.00 White Lawson, second size plants — 7.00 60.00 CHICAGO CARNATION CO.. 3ollet, III. GERANIUMS ?£" - Three acres planted for stoct; rooted cuttings in any quantity after September 1. I will guarantne them to rea^h you in pood prowiDg condition aod would like to book your order dow. Sfnd for list. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster. Pa. CYCLAMEN Splendens Gi(£aiileuni Hybrids.— Finest strain in the world in five colors including the fringed variety; well grown stock from 3-inch pots. $7.00; from 3"^ inch pots. $12.00: from 4-inch pots, $15.00: from 5-inch pots, ^0.00 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAUL IWADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, FOR SALE. Several thousand extra choice Brides and Maids from 4-inch pots. Will sell cheap. Write for prices. Stock had been intended for our own use. THE GASPER CO., Cleveland, Ohio. Lilium Harrisii Very Fine Bulbs : : At Very Low Prices. Per 100 Per 1000 5 to 7, 400 in case $3 5° $30-oo 7 to 9, 200 in case 7-^o 65.00 Five per cent discount for cash with orders. Win. P. Kasting, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 383=387 Ellicott St., BUFFALO, N. Y. ! GROWN Carnations F-INI HEi S i CRISIS. New commercial ■ scarlet, $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 tper 100. Flamingo, $10.00 per 100. ITS. Queen louise. Floriana. Portia, Morning Glory. Pdlmer, Eldorado, i>C"tt. Do othy, Merm,tid. Price $5.00 per 100. J J. L DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. FERNS, ASPARAGUS, POINSETTIA, Etc. Per 100 ASPARAGUS PIUIWOSUS, 2H-in .. $ 3.01 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. 2i^-in... 2.50 GREVILLEA ROBUSTA, a/j-in 3«00 POINSETTIA. 8^-in 5.00 SMALL FERNS for Ferneries, all the be.t and most hardy varieties; strong bushv plants , — 3.0O %i .O'per lOOO. PRIMULA OBCONICA. grand strain, 2'/,-in. 3.00 PRIMULA SINENSIS, large flowered, 2i/.-in 300 Per 100 GERANIUMS. fuU list of new and siandard varieties, late spring struck plan's 3.C0 BOSTON FERNS, plants Ipim bench; short, stocky plants, 4-in pot size IS.OO 5-in. pat siie 25.0 J No better way to buy than from the benp.h it stock is like ours BEGONIAS, flowering, in variety 3.00 HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, strong plants fruiuH Id, bushy, good, fo 6to7-in.pots 12.00 SEND FOR PRICE LIST NO. 5. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesviile, Ohio. SMALL FERNS, for fern dishes 214-inch pots, $i 00 per 100; $2500 per lOOO Primula Chinensis 2y2-inch pots, J3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 " Obconica,grandiflora, rosea and fimbriata, 21/2 inch pots,$3 00 per lOO; $25 00 per 1000 « Forbesi 2y2-inch pots, $2 iO per 100 Celestial Peppers 2y2-inch pots, $3.00 per lOo; $25.00 per lOOO SMILAX.... - 2^-inch pots, $2.00 per 100 All the'abov'e mentioned stock are strong plants ready for a shilt. Cash wi h order. aiRFIElD P»BK FLOWER 00..,r. ""' t.rrg;;i,.'iir!;.r°""'- CARNATIONS 7,0C0 Boston Market, white .150 00 per 1000 Queen Louise 40 00 per 1000 5P0 Proipenty 5.00 ^.er 100 These are fine Urge plants, free from disease. Can be returned if not as represented, an! money will be refunded. Cash with order or C. O. D. E. C. MARSHALL, Kennett Square, Pa. J. B. Braidwood, ""Z^^^ FLORIST, , COLORADO SPRINGS, COL. All Orders Given Prompt Attention. 276 The American Florist. Sept. 2, Toronto. Business for the summer is decidedly in advance of former years and the best quality of blooms are easily disposed of. Roses show better quality and now that the nights are getting cooler, good flow- ers are already being cut from young plants, though Kaiserin is still produc- ing the best and most of the white vari- eties. Some fairly good carnation blooms are being cut from this season's plants, though the stems are rather short for general purposes. The plants this sea- son have made fine growth in the field and reports are that there is still a num- ber of very good plants to be disposed of. Asters are plentiful and some good flowers are being sold cheap. Rumors come from all sides of the damage being done by the aster bug which is said to be extensive. Gladioli growers are now cutting their heaviest and quotations being made by the i,ooo. Some of these in the light colors are especially desir- able and can be worked up to advantage. White dahlias as large as fair-sized chrysanthemums are the latest addition to the flower market. These are coming from A. Crowhurst, of Humber bay, and are of the variety Grand Duke Alexis. NOTES. Manton Brothers are cutting some fairly good American Beauty, about the only ones around at present. The visit of Prince Louis, of Batten- burg, is creating quite a stir in the social circles; the better florists are receiving the benefits. R. Jennings, of Brampton, was a vis- itor. He says his place is at present in very fine shape. Nearly all his stock is planted and he is at the present time in a better position to look after his coming season than he ever has been in the past. Some of his early varieties of chrysanthemums are beginning to show color. Other visitors were: Frank Holz- nagle. Highland Park, Mich.; Miss Lemieux, Quebec ; E. E. Pieser, Chicago. H. G. D. Nashville. The latest important announcement in floral circles is that the Joy & Son Com- pany contemplates the erection at an early date of a floral store and sales- room on North Sixth avenue. Some time ago they purchased the property which adjoins their present salesrooms on Church street. It is at present resi- dence property, but will be extended to the Sixth avenue frontage and a mod- ern, up-to-date floral establishment erected. The price paid for the property as it now stands was $14,000, and as much more will be expended in the im- provements. Joy & Son have had re- markable success in their business. Both father and son are experienced business men and thoroughly practical florists. Their establishment is the largest near the city and they command an extensive and influential trade. Business is rather slack, being only kept alive by funeral work. Stocks are none too plentiful, and any and all sorts go for ground work. Chrysanthemum plants are looking well and promise to develop fine flowers for the fall trade. M. C. D. Providence, R. I.— The annual flower show of the Fairlawn Improvement Society was held in this city August 19. VARIEGATED LAWSON CARNATION. A Phenomenal Variety. This beautiful naruation. which wft introduced this spring, we are sure will prove not only the BEST VARIEGATED CARNATION ever sent ou-, but one of the most popular and DroBtable carnatiun- m an.v color that has ever been introduced. The popular conception of a variegated flower ordinarily is that it is not so desirable as a solid color, but Variegated Lawson has proved an exception to the rule, on account of its t-xceerling beauty ami delicacy. If oui owu retail sales are any index of the po jularii.y of a variety, tlien Varlei£ated Lawson is bound to be a winuer, as the flowers of this sold more readily than those of any other variety. Aside from its iiherent value, it will also be sought for oq account of the sensation which, it crented last season in the n^^wspapers, its merits having been heralc'ed widely in the daily press all over the country. The variegation is verv bt-autiful —delicate carmine "pencilings on ivory-white ground. It has every good qualitv — beautiful flower, fine stiff stf'oi.and is exceed- ingly productive W. N Craig, who is an authority on everything p^'rraining to honiculture, says be knows that it will outbloora that popular variety, Mrs M. A Patten, three to one T^e variegation is very similar, but VarietEated Lawson bas a much better stem and is much more productive. It has the Lawson habit and stem. White Lawson, which wo introduced last year, has proved to be the best white carnation ever put on the market, and we are satisfied that Variegated Lawson will be grown just as largely Those who ar« growing moderate quantities of carnations ani are obligf d to g^ow several varieties in a house, will flnd it de idedly to thtir advantage to plant the different Lawson sports, as they all rpquire the same treatment, and, consequtntly, will give the tiest r^-sul's A great many carnatl )ns are short-season varieties, but Varleifated Lawson, like the rest of the Lawson tvpe. has a long season, as the flowers do well during ihe late spring and summer when many varieties c-iase to be at their best. Field Grown Plants from ground, $15.00 per 100. F. R. PIERSON CO., TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, N. Y. i Jerusalem noiKu tarn We tave a surplus of about Ten Thousand JERUSALEIVI CHERRIES. The e plants are pot grown and are in excellent condition, b««^^ ■ i l ir ■«*^^*«-^^.»-^^>«* ^^ «» ^1^ «i »«^-« BOSTON FERNS. FROM BENCH. FINE STOCK. Pit lor 5-io., $12.50 per 100. Boston, for 4-inch, lOo. Runners, l^c. ScoHII Ferns, for 3-iucli, 12^c; 4-inch, 20c; 5-iiich, 40c. PlarsonI, for 4-inch, 12Kc. Tanylown or Elagantlsslma, for 3-inch, 35c; 4-inch, 50o: 5-inoh, 75o. DpiiMVAnAA 2-iD., Obconica G. fimbriata rrinirDSBS Alta, Rosea, Lilac, Hybrid, 1 ■ inii wuuw gj^jiy^ jjgj; pgj joo, Ooubia Daisy, Snowball, Longfellow, $3 50 per 1000. Hardy Pinks, 5 kinds, field-grown, 3i4c. Hollyhocks, very large, 1-year, 10 Double sorts, also single, mixed, $2.50 per 100; $32.50 per 1000. Asparagus P. N., 2-in , $2.00 per 100. Flowering Begonias., 6 kinds, 2^-10., 2^e. Double Alyssum, 2-in. 2c. Rubbers, 4-in. 20c; 5-iD. 30c. Boston Ferns, 3-in. pots, $6.00 per 100. Pansy Seed, surplus, new crop of Giant vari- eties in elegant assortment, odd shades and light colors in large numbers, M oz., 81.00; 1 oz., $3.00. Cash ok C. O. D. Direct all orders plainly to BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. Please nieniion the Aynerican Florist when writing. fflNODE FLORIST CO. ...JAPANESE NOVELTIES... TINY PLANTS, in 2 and 3-in. decorated Japan- ese pots, $15.00, $20.00 and $25.00 per 100. RHAPIS, 5 to 15 shoots, 50 cents each. CASH WITH OBBBB. URGEST GROWERS OF EASTEV III lES. WOODSIDE, N. Y. and WHITESTONE. L. I., N Y. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. SPECIALTIES sTHE GEO.WITTBOLD CX)MRM^ PALMS ROSES, from 3-inch pots, CARNATIONS, for fall delivery, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, SMIUX, VIOLETS. Prices Low. Send for List. In Best Varieties WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N. Y, ASPARAGUS Per 1000 Plumosus Nanus seedlings from llats . . $ 6 00 ■' transplanted, large.. 13.00 Spren^eri seedlings 6.00 " transplanted, large 10.00 YALAHA. Lake Co., Fla. Yalaha Conservatories. Mease mention the American Florist when writing. 1657-1659 BUCKINGHAM PLA£E CHICA-GO. Phone l^ko View ^^^ FERNS Primroses .^ Asparagus CHINESE and OBCONICA ready Aug. 20.... $3.00 FORBESI, "Babv" 2.00 P. W. NARCISSUS Grand., $10.00 per 1000.. 1.25 CASH. 100 PLUMOSUS NANUS. 2-inch pot $2 00 SPRENCERI 2.00 SHASTA DAISY 2.50 PAN SY SEED, large flowering Oz. 4.00 JOS. H. CUNNINQHAM, Delaware, Ohio. Seasonable Stock. IN EASTER LILIES, HYDRANGEAS, GENISTAS, SPIRAEA GLADSTONE, RHODODENDRONS. Palms« Ferns and Decorative Stocit. R. DREYER, WOODSIDE, L. I., N. Y. Orchids ! ^ Arrived m superb condition Caflleya Sohroodarae, C. Trianae. C. Gigas C. Warnerl, C. Dowlana. Write for prices. Lager & Hurreli, summit, n. j. Orchid Growers and Importers. ORCHIDS Lerifesf Importers* Exporters^ Growers and Hybridists in the World. SANDER, SL Albans, England. Agent, A. DIMMOCK, 31 Barclay St.. NEW YORK CITY Please mention the A merican Florist wiven writtng. SCOTTII The Most Graceful Nephrolepis Known Retailers who have handled this fern are unani- mous in proclaiming it the best Fern ever introduced. Consult any grower who has bought Soottii and he will tell you that it is as far ahead of the Boston as that variety is ahead of all other introductions. See my adv. on second cover page in American Florist of Feb. 25th. JOHN SCOTT, Keap Street Greenhouses. BROOKLYN, N. Y. BRANCH: t..43th St.'and Rutland Road, flatbush. Telephone, 1207 WtLLiAMBBURO. JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNOOTE, PA. GROWER OF Kentia Belmoreaua ■""Kentia Forsteriaua BOSTON FERNS PALMS, DRACAENAS, GERANIUMS, CO- LEUSi and general bedding stock in large quan- tities. Write for prices. Cash or satisfactory references. L H.Foster Estate, 'd'or^IVer. MASS. 278 The American Florist. Sept, European Horticulture. (from the GERMAN TRADE PAPERS.) Origin of Rose Liberty^ — Raised in Ire- land, the rose Liberty is the result of a cross between the variety Victor Hugo and a seedling from a self fertilized seed- ling of Belle Siebrecht. Sale of Cemetery Plants. — ^A law pro- hibiting the traflBc in plants, flowers and floral arrangements of any kind at and from the cemeteries of the city of Erfurt, Germany, will take effect October 1, 1905. Amaryllis Snowdon. — After laboring for fully twelve years in an effort to produce a white flowering amaryllis, an English gardener succeeded in raising the variety, now known as Snowdon. Its flowers, in form, size and structure, resemble those of other well known types, but their color is a spotless snowy white. American Carnations in England. — Many of the carnations exhibited from time to time in London and other towns of England are of American origin. Of the varieties, staged at these shows, Morning Glory, G. H. Crane, Enchantress, Mrs. T. W. Lawson, Harry Fenn, America and Fair Maid take first rank. Unlocked for Hardiness. — A gardener employed on an estate in the southern part of Russia, states that Cycas revoluta and Dracaena indivisa, both planted out in the open, the latter without any pro- tection whatever, came safely through the two last winters, such as are experienced there, the temperature at times falling as low as 14° above zero (Fahrenheit). Dearth In Cycas Leaves. — As a direct consequence of the war in the far east must be regarded the great scarcity and ridiculously high price of cycas leaves, the natural as well as the prepared arti- cle, now prevalent all over Europe, Japan being the main source of supply. Cycas leaves form an important item in the list of essentials to European floral decorative art and their scarcity is keenly felt. Single Asters in Favor. — Some member of the imperial family has set the pace in the wearing of single-flowered China asters, and now acres of these are raised for a demand increasing from day to day. Florists and decorators claim that single asters, those varieties with medium sized flowers of a clear, bright shade, are pref- erable to the full flowers of the double asters for all kinds of decorative work as well as for personal adornment. Nameless Carnations. — The raising of blossoms in the open and under glass in a belt extending locally from the central provinces of southern France through the Riviera way into Italy, has now assumed gigantic proportions as an industry on which the people of all Europe depend for their supply of cut flowers during winter. Carnations, ranking next to roses in importance, are grown in incredible numbers, but, strange as it may appear, all standard sorts, all the named varieties of recognized merit and untarnished pres- tige have been discarded. Growers have adopted the plan of raising seedlings every year and working up a stock of the best for mass cultures. The cut product is sent all over Europe, bearing neither name or number. Papaver Princess Victoria Louise. — This fine new variety of the oriental poppy, which, when seen at exhibitions last year, attracted such large numbers of admir- ers, is undergoing a thorough test this season in nearly all the trial grounds of prominent European growers. It is stated that the flowers in a cut state possess wonderful lasting qualities and promise to become invaluable for summer cutting. Their form is faultless and their color a bright salmon-rose, a shade much in favor with the flower-buying public. Paris and the Flower Trade. — There are in the city of Paris not less than 450 well appointed retail stores conducted by flor- ists, not to speak of the numerous large and small growing establishments in and around the city, and yet, says a corre- spondent to "Bindekunst," outside of what goes to make up an occasional elaborate decoration in church, hall or dwelling at some festive affair, natural plants and flowers are but sparingly used by the average Parisian, artificial make- ups being preferred. Manufactured and shop-prepared palms, foliage and bloom- ing plants are seen everywhere. At fash- ionable weddings, banquets and similar social gatherings, the wearing of paper and cloth imitations of roses, carnations, lily of the valley and bunches of violets by every one of the large party is a com- mon sight. Iris for Pot Culture. — As a pot plant the dwarf Iris pumila is much liked and is extensively raised all over Germany by growers of winter flowering potted stock. Clumps with three to five strong shoots are potted up in August, allowed to ripen off and kept in the open until they have had a thorough freezing clear through, after which they are placed in a cellar or a shed, and in December or January brought into a cool, light and airy green- house. Here they will start into growth, and when they have attained a height of about nine inches, more heat is afforded, not, however, exceeding 55°. In this tem- perature the plants will come into bloom in from seven to ten weeks, according to variety. Giant Standard Roses. — Standard roses from 3 to 5 feet high are the common size; 6 or 7-foot stems mark the limit, but are sometimes seen upholding a crown trained into the weeping form. Still, roses of that height are a rare sight. In Wasserburg, a village near the river Spree, lives a school teacher who has in his garden fifteen standard roses, raised by himself, the stems of which are from 12 to 15 feet high and as thick at the base as a man's wrist. The crowns can only be reached by using a stepladder. This again demonstrates plainly what may be accomplished by close application to any one feature of horticulture, if this is made a dearly beloved and all-absorbing hobby. WILKS Greenhouse Heaters. The Wilks Greenhouse Heaters are all Steel Sell-Feeders. Will run IS hours at a time without attention. No Night Fireman Required. Can be used with either HARD or SOFT COAL. SEND FOR OUR NEW CATALOGUE Made by S. WILKS MFG. CO. 351 7 Shields Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. The QUESTION i POTS Now Arises When Receiving Your Shipment of Bulbs. WE CAN SUPPLY YOU. C. C. Pollworth Co. 3^ir^\2%rA.xjK:B>E>. igos. The American Florist. 279 "Mi Ti'cieK MR EDITOR i rite tew let u no i went tew Atlantick City after bein tew the Florist Konvenshin to Washington and i ceed sightes there i hante seen afore sinced i wor weaned It kinder made me feel shamed tew see them wemin fokes there go in swimin in day time afore all us strangers same as if it war in the days uv Adam an Eve when fig leaves ware the fashun. But i got used tew it after a spell and tuck a fool notion to go in with the Push, So i tied on a fig leaf or tew an tuck a runin dive in to one of the big waves what kum a rolin in, and the fust thing i nowed i war awl tangled up under sum petticotes an a woman war a squelin tew beet the band. Well i war skeered out'n mi wits an tew get awa i made a nuther dive an butted in tew a big fish what war loaf in around therr. Now u kin bet we had a scaley time for a few minits but i got the best uv him, and i send u a Picter taken on the spot so u kin se how i rid him in tew dri land. Talk about "^oaAh." he want in it with me i tuck a out side seat and was Boss uv the situatun. The folks on the board walk just howled wen they seed me kum a ridin in. Well now I am busted agin, fur you no it kosts munney by the quart tew liv in Atlantick Citty. So tell awl u're frcnz and mi Freoz tew giv me a lift with there patronage fur KOLE SAVEN BILERS, VENTILSTIN FIXINS an EYERLASTIN HINGES. All no whitch are the best on earth an cheapes tew. Send fur mi Kat-a-loge. Mi name is J. D. C3RMODY an i live in Evansvllle, Ind. Which is klose tew Posey Kounty. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm^ Saves Your Printed Matter and Postage. } ^©(©§^ w i'?^'W«HAt/**\t/* HHE American Florist Company's Directory saves many times its price to every one who catalogues or circular- B izes even a small part of the trade. Fully revised to •• date of publication, it puts the mail only to live names, avoiding waste of postage and printed matter, time and labor. Contains 452 pages, lists of Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada by states and towns, also alphabetically; firms that issue catalogues, foreign merchants, horticultural societies and much other up-to-date information which makes it a reference book of daily utility wherever a wholesale trade is done. AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY 324 Dearborn Street, CHICAQO. Sent postpaid at $2.00 a copy by the publishers. mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm 280 The American Florist. Sept 2, The Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output of Flower Pots is larger than any concern in the World Our Stock is always Large and Complete Main Office and Factory, 713 WHAPTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA \A/arehouses: JERSEY CITY. N. J. LONG ISLAND ClTY, N. Y. Price per orate 1500 2-in., in orate, 84.88 1500 2M 5.25 1500 2H " 6.00 lOOO 3 800 Z% " 500 4 320 5 144 6 5.00 5 80 4.50 4.51 3.16 STANDARD FLOWER POTS \ Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 130 7-in., in crate, $4.30 eo 8 " 3.C0 EAITD MADE. 48 9-in., in orate, S3 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 Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn vases, etc. Ten per cent off for cash with order. Address HILFINGER BROS . POTTERY, Fort Edward. N. Y. Or Adgubt Koleeb & Sons, New York Agents, 31 Barclay Street, New York City. Red Standard Flower Pots Price list and samples on application. Paducah Pottery, J. A. BAUER, Proprietor. PADUCAH. KENTUCKY. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT HPFT., HARRY BALSLEY, Rap. DETROIT, MICH., 490 Howard St., GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFACTURERS OF FLOWER POTS. Before buying write for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street, near Wrightwood Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. OUR MR. J. STERN bas just returned from Europe, and has bought a full line of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Look us up at the Florists' Coavention in Washington, D. C. Our new catalogue will be out Aug. 15. J^TPRM 9, on 192B Germantown Ave., ■ OlLnll 06 UUii PHILADELPHIA. SAMPLE POT AND PRICE UST ON APPLICATION. C. C, POLLWOBTH CO., Sglll?*^'^'^^ Standard OrkTTC, Flower... r W I O If your greenhouses are within fiOO miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 38th and M Streets, WASHINGTON; D. C. Please men/ion the A merican Florist when wriiing. ION 13 FLOWER POTS. strong, Smooth, Porous. MADE RIGHT. PACKED RIGHT. SOLD RIGHT. AU orders promptly shipped. We again solicit yoar patronage. IONIA POTTERY CO., - Ionia, Mich. THE KELLER POTTERY COMPANY, Manufacturers ot FLORISTS' RED STANDIRD POTS. Azalea Pots, Bulb and Fern Pans, Etc. Write for Price List. 213-15-17-19-21-23 PeaN St., NORRISTOWN, PX. "Eureka" Weed Killer. Saves Weeding. Keeps Paths, etc., clear without disturbing or staining the gravel. Soluble Powder, readily mixed and applied- Large Size Tin, enougli for 100 square yards, 75 cts. each. Special prices to Cemeteries and buyers iu large quantities. Full directions with eacb tin. Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICACO: NEW YORK: 84-86 Randolph SI. 1 4 Barclay St. Just a Minute That's how long it takes to water or syringe a greenhouse with THE WITTBOLD PATENT WATERING SYSTEM It will pay you to investigate, lor particulars to Write LOUIS WITTBOLD,1708N.Halsted St, Chicago. WRITE 1521-23 N. Leavitt St., CHICACIO, ILL., POB FBIOEB OF Standard Pots Ttr'^eilth and poroiity oombined are the beat on the market Kramer's Pot Hangers For Sale By Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Price, $1 .00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. BACK AGAIN HEWS POTS NOUGH SAID EH' WELL HOW MANY THIS TRIP? A.H.HEWS&CO.IIMC. CAMBRIDGE -MASS. Please mention the A mericayi Florist ivhen writing. SYRACUSE RED Pots "Push On— Keep Moving." Advance with the times by using Syracuse Red Pots. They stand alone in quality. Send your order to-day I SYRACUSE POTTERY j CO., Syracuse, N. Y. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing* -THE Florists' Hail Association Insures over 23,000,000 square feet of glass. For particulars address JOHNG.ESLER.Sec'y,"''-;;^'?"'^"' I. N. Kramer & Son, "■"row"!.""'- JOHN G. ESLER, Sec'y, ^""h^"'" Up to Date Directory ^iser ! sSmen PRICE S2.00. ( Nurserym* igo5. The American Florist. 281 'FLORISTS' SPECIALS. "Kinkaid" Hocking . . . Kanawha Splint - . . Lower Vein Brazil Block - Genuine Smokeless Pocahontas Sullivan County Indiana Lump COAL We are direct agents. Write for prices for immediate shipment or season's supply. GLOBE COAL COMPANY, 1560-1570 Old Colony Building, WIRE WORK ALI. KINDS. FLORAL DESIGNS, ^A^INDOW GUARDS, OFFICE RAILINGS. ALL FANCY and SPECIAL WORK. WRITE FOR CArALOGUE. ^p^s~ Special prices on large quantities. Large stock on hand for immediate orders. EAGLE WIRE WORKS Long Distance Ptione 1032 L. 469 Broadway, CLEVELAND, OHIO. Please mention t/te Amencuu J-^ufZiC i^nen writing. WATEfiraOOF Cornir Look Style. The best, strongest and neatest folding cut flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. Per 100 PerlOi GUT FLOWER BOXES \ Size No. 3x 4x20 12.00 3x 454x16 1.90 3x 6x18 2.00 4x 8x18 2.50 3x 5x24 2.75 4x 8x22 300 4x 8x28 3.75 6x16x20 5.50 3x 7x21 3.0O 5x10x36 650 7x20x20 9.50 3i4x5x30 3.00 Sample free on application. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash. THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, Box 104. COLUMBUS, OHIO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. «10 00 17.50 19.00 23.00 26.00 28 50 36.00 54.00 28.50 6200 67.50 28.50 SAVE THE BLOOMS! NIKOTEEN 371 DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE tm PLANT5.USED FOR FUMIGAJION 0RSPRAY1MC.IND00RS0R0UT 200 raUNDS TOBACCO IN ONE PINI NIKOIEBI NICOTINE IVIFO. CO.. St. Louis, Mo. Please mention the American Florist when writing, A. HERMANN, Cape riowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, and All Florists' Supplies. Sehu Fob Fbiobs. 404.412 East 34tli Straat, NEW YORK. FOR rUMIGATIIMG. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., *' Sgv;"%,K. ROSSIG BROTHERS, MANUFACTURERS OF .A^irtlflolaJ. X^ea.>res. ALL STYLES IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS. PAPER AND MUSLIN. SIMLAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. Samples Furnidied to the Jobbing Trade Only. The Standard VENTILATING MACHINERY The original machine with self- oiling cups. The most powerful, least complicated, very compact, with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gutter Over six miles in use and highly recommended by all. The only Drip Proof gutter on the market. The Standard Return Steam Trap It has no equals for simplicity or its working. Catalogue free. E. HIPPARD, Yoongstown, Ohio. Please mention the American Florist wh^n writing' LVANS IMPROVED V£NmATIMC\ APPAMAraS \ WRITt fOR ILLU5rRATtD --ATALOCUE gifA^fp arrMAcmrwom. - .KXXI^.A.X>SI.i'X>£i:X.A.. ^^^^^^^^^ Mease mention the A merican Florist when writing. mmmmiiiiiiimiiiimmmiiiiiiimiiUiiii'iiUiK Furman Boilers for Greenhouse Heating i_^ — ~-#.f^ •'-in. stock, $2.50 per 100; Kalb.Willowbrook, Robinson, T. Eaton. Bonnaffon, Monrovia, Kimberly, Plumeridge, Etherington, Shaw, Quito, Hanham, Coombes and Shrimpton; B. Mileham. $3 per doz.. $20 per 100; Dr. Bnguehard and Leila Pilkins, $3 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove. Chrysanthemums — In 2. 2y. and 3-ln. pots, $2 per 100; 500 W. Ivory, 100 P. Ivory. ISO T. Eaton, 75 Pacific, 65 W. Bonnaffon. Crabb & Hunter. Grand Rapids. Mich. Chrysanthemums — In quantity; P. Rose, Pa- cific, Ivory, P. Ivory, Opah, Mrs. S. T. Mar- dock. Maud Dean. etc.. $2.50 per 100, $25 per 1.000. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemums — Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Chrysanthemums — In best varieties. Wood Bros.. FIshklll, N, Y. Chrysanthemums — The following I at $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1.000; V. Morel, Wm. Duckham. P. Ivory. Maud Dean. Opah. Convention Hall, Ivory, Mrs. Murdock, Glory of Pacific, P. Rose. Nathan Smith & Son. Adrian. Mich. Cinerarias — 2-In., $2 per 100. Geo. m7 Emmans, Newton, N. J. Cinerarias— 2%-in., $2 per lOcH C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids. Mich. Cineraria — Plants, 214-in.. pots,- $3.50 per 100; 3-in.. $5. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin, 111. Cineraria — September delivery, $2 per 100. .Tos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Cocos — Weddelliana, 3-in.. 15c each. Godfrey Aschmann. 10)2 Ontario St.. Philadelph ia. Cxotonfl — Field grown, 2%-in., ready to ship. B. Meier, Elo Piedras, Porto Rico. If yott do not find what you need in onr Ready Reference Department, write ns about it. 286 The American Florist. Sept. 2, Cyclamen — Gigauteum strain; seed taken from selected flowers and well built stock only. None better; 3-in., $7 per 100, $C5 per 1,000. Seed of the above strain, new crop, .$6 per 1,UOO. The following was received July 12, 1905: The cyclameu seedlings arrived to-day in good shape. We are well pleased and glad to know that by packing properly plants will stand the trip. Park Floral Co., San Francisco, Address C. Winterich, Defiance, O. Cyclamen — Spleudens gigantcum hybrids, live eolu.s; from 3-in. pots, $7 per 100; from 3V>- in., $12; from 4-in., Iflo; from 5-in., $20. Paul aiader, E. Stroudsburg, Pa. Cyclamen — 2i.i and 3-1d., $6 and $10 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin, 111. Baisies — Shasta daisies, 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Draceenas — In large quantities. L. H. Foster Estate, Dorchester, Mass, Exotics — Palms, orchids, bay trees, etc. Ju- lius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Ferns — Nephrolepis Piersoni, all sizes, prices from 75c each; $9 per doz.; $50 per 100, up to .$2, $3, $5 and ,$7.50 each. F. B. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N, Y. Ferns — Adiantum Croweanum, strong plants from 3-in. pots, $2.50 per doz.; $15 per 100; $125 per 1,000. Wm. F. Easting, 3S7 Ellicott St., Bugalo, N. Y. Ferns — Boston, 6-in., 50c each; 7-in., 75c; S-in., $1. W. H. Gullett & Sons, Lincoln, 111. Ferns — Boston, 5-in., 30c, 35c and 40c each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila- delphia^ Ferns — Boston feftis, 5-in., 30c each. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns — Boston ferns in large quantities. L. H. Foster Estate, Dorchester, Mass. Ferns — Boston, 6-in. pot grown, $50 per 100. Cash please. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Ferns — Nephrolepis Scotil, 2%-ln., $2 per doz., $16 per 100, $125 per 1.000. John Scott, Keap St. Greenhouses, Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns — 5-in., from bench, $3 per doz.; $25 per 100; larger sizes up to $3 each. Geo. Witt- bold Co., 1659 Buckingham place, Chicago, Ferns— 2^4-in. pots, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Garfield Park Flower Co., 1G88 W. Madison St.. Chicago, Ferns — Boston and Piersoni ferns, large speci- mens, $24 to $36 per doz. J, A. Peterson, Westwood. Cincinnati, Ohio, Ferns — New Barrowsii fern, 3-in,, $50 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Ferns — Boston ferns from bench, 4-in. pot size, $15 per 100, 5-in. size, $25 per 100; small size for ferneries, all best varieties, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- ville, O. Ficus— Elastlca, 4-ln., 25c; 5-5y2-in., 30-40e. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadel- phia. Forget-me-nots — Field clumps, $4 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Bapids, Mich. Geraniums — R. C, $10 and $12.50 per 1,000, September delivery. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums — Bruanti, Centaure, Le Cid, By- croft, Surprise, Glorie de France, J. Viaud, Mme. Barney, Mme. Conovas, Mme. Charotte, Mme. Jaulin, Mme. Landry, Miss F. Perkins, Miss Kendell, S. A. Nutt, Grandville, Mrs. B. G. Hill, Queen of the West, $2 per 100; Jean de La Brete, Madonna, Mar. de Castellane, $3 per 100; M. Jolly de Bammeville, $4 per 100; 50 of each of the above, $1S; 25 of each, $10. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons, White Marsh, Md. Geraniums — New and standard varieties spring struck. $3 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Gloxinias — Louis Van Houtte Pere, Ghent, Belgium. Grevillea— Robusta, 2y2-in., $3 per 100, Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Hollies — With berries, for December delivery; nicely shaped and well berried plants for Christ- mas display. Important prices furnished upon application. Aug. Rhotert, 26 Barclay St., New York City. Hollyhocks— Choice collection. Byer Floral Co., Shlppensburg, Pa. Hydrangea — Otaksa, field-grown, 6-7-in., size. $12 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- ville, O. Ipomoea Noctiflora — 2y.-ln. pots, $5 per 100; 3-in. pots, $7 per 100; 4-ln. pots, $10 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadel- phia^ Ivy — German. 2-in.. $2.50 per 100; English, vines, $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Japanese Plants — Tiny Plants in 2 and 3-in. Japanese pots, $15, $20 and $25 per 100. Hln- nde Florist Co., Woodside, N. Y., and Whlte- store. L. I., N. Y. Jerusalem Cherries — Pot grown, 4-in., ready tor shift, very bushy, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. T. M. Yates & Co., Mt. Airy, Philadelphia. Jerusalem Cherries — 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Orchids — Cattleya Schroederae, C. Trianae, C. glgas, C. Warneri, 0. Dowlana. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. Orchids — Largest growers, importers, export- ers and hybridists in the world. Sander, St. Albans. England. ^ Palms — Cheap, per 100, Latania Bor., 2-in. pots, seed leaves, $3 per 100; 3-in., 15 to 18- in., 3 chr. Ivs., $12; 5-in., IS to 20-in., 3 to 4 chr, Ivs., $15; 5-in., 20 to 24-iu., 4 chr. Ivs., $20. Kentia Bel., 2%-in. pots, 6 to S-in., 2 to 3 Ivs., $10; 3-ln., 8 to 10-in., 3 to 4 Ivs., $12.50. Sherman Nursery Co., Charles City, la. Palms — Made up Kentia palms, in 8 to 9-in. pots, $3 to $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, New- ton, N. J. Palms, Etc. — Growers and importers, palms and ferns; decorative plants. Geo. Wittbold Co.. 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Palms — Louis Van Houtte Pere, Ghent, Bel- gium^ Palms — Stocky, cool-grown palms, extra fine stock, in all commercial sizes, also Azaleas. Ask for prices. The Haerens Co., of Somer- gem, Belgium. Aug. Rhotert, 26 Barclay St., New York City. Palms, Etc. — Palms, ferns and decorative plants. John Burton, Assignee for Robert Craig & Son, Market and 49th Sts., Ph i ladelphia. Palms, Etc. — Palms, ferns, and decorative plants. R. Dreyer. Woodside, L. I., N. Y. Palms — In large quantities. L. H. Foster Estate, Dorchester. Mass. fandanus — Veitchil, 34-36-in. high, $30 per doz. J. A. Peterson, Westwood , Cincinnati, O. Pansies — Florists' International, plants, $1 and $1.50 per 100; seedlings, $4 per 1.000, 50c per 100. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga. 111. Peppers— 2-in., $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. Poinsettias — Last propagation, $5 per 100, $40 per 1.000. The E. Q. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Poinsettias — •iy«-va., $5 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0.. Poppies — Oriental poppies, $10 per 100. Elijah A. Wood. West Newton. Mass. Primrcses — Chinese and P. obconica, $2 per 100; P. Forbesi, .$2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunning- ham. Delaware. O. Primroses — Chinese, 3-in., $4 per 100. Geo. M. E m mans, New ton, N. J. Primroses — Chinese, ready for 3i^-in. pots, $2 per 100, Cash, J. W. Miller, B. D. 6, Carlisle, Pa. Primroses — Chinese and P. obconica ready Aug. 20, $2 per 100; P. Forbesi, $2 per 100; P. floribunda, yellow, .$2 per 100. Jos. H. Cun- oingbam, Delaware, 0. Primroses — All varieties; 2>4-ln., $2 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Primroses — Chinese, 2i^-in., $4 per 100; 3- In.. $7.50. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekln, 111. Primroses — P. Chinesis, P, obconica, P. frandiflora, P. rosea and P. fimbriata, 2i/>-in., 3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; P. Forbesi. 2y.-In.. $2.50 per 100. Garfield Park Flower Co., 'lOSS W. Madison St., Chica go. Primulas — P. obconica and P. Sinensis, 2^4- in.. $3 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville, 0. Shapis — Bhapis, 5 to 15 shoots, 50e each. Hinode Florist Co., Woodside, N. Y., and Whltestone, L. I., N. Y. Richardias- E. Y. Teas, Centerville, Ind. Roses — Bride, 3-in., $3.50 per 100. D. Wood Brant, W. Peterson and N. 48th Ayes., Ch icago. Roses — La Detroit, Chatenay and Sunrise, 3- in., $5 per 100. C. B. Hills, Grand Bapids, Mich. Hoses — From 3-in. pots In best varieties. Wood Bros.. Flshklll, N. Y. Roses — Bride and Bridesmaid, 4-ln., $4.50 per 100; MacArthur, 4-in., $10 per 100; good, clean, healthy stock ready for immediate shipment. Cash with order. Robert M. Schultz, Bosedale Greenhouses, Madison, N. J. Roses — Bride and Bridesmaid, 2^4 and 4-in. pots, own and grafted roots. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. Roses — 60,000 grafted roses for forcing; Lib- erty, 3%-in. pots. $1S per 100; Bridesmaid, G. Gate, Kaiserin, 3%-in. pots, $15 per 100; $145 per 1,000; 20,000 own root roses, 3-ln. pots; Sunrise, $9 per 100; Bride, Bridesmaid, Perle, Kaiserin, $7 per 100. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Roses — La Detroit, fall delivery; field grown plants, $S per 100; $75 per 1,000. John Brelt- meyer's Sons. Detroit, Mich. Roses — Chatenay, G. Gate and Uncle John. 2%-in.. $3.50 per 100; Chatenay, Bridesmaid. G. Gate and Dncle John, 3%-ln., $5 per 100; Liberty, 4-ln., $10 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co.. ftfnrton Grove. 111. Roses — A. Beauty, 2%-ln. pots repotted from 2-in., $50 per 1,000. John Burton, Chestnut Hill, Philadelphia, Roses — Bride and Bridesmaid, 4-in., $8 per 100; 3-ln., $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Ivory and G. Gate, 3-in., $4 per 100, $35 per 1.000. W. H. Gullett & Sons. Lincoln, 111. Roses — 100,000 growu annually for the trade. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Roses — 1,000 A. Beauty, i,y--\-a. nice plants $30 per 1,000. C. & G. L. Penuock, Lansdowne, Pa. ^ ' Roses — A complete list of all the forcing varieties, both new and old. John N. May, Summit, N. J. Roses — Field grown and for forcing. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. Y. Roses — 2,500 Bride, 3 to 3y.-in., 1,500 Bridesmaid, $6 per 100, .$50 per 1,000; 100 each of Bride and Bridesmaid, 4-in., $8 per 100. W. P. Easting, 383-87 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. ^ ' Roses — 60,000 grafted roses for forcing; Bride. Bridesmaid. G. Gate, Kaiserin, sy.-in. pots, ,$15 per 100, $145 per 1,000; 20,000 own root roses, 3-in. pots; Sunrise. $3 per 100; Bride, Brides- maid, Kaiserin, $7 per 100. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Fa. Roses — Bride and Bridesmaid from 4-in. pots. The Gasser Co.. Cleveland, O. Roses — Two yr. old plants, 4-in.; 2,000 Brldes- maid, 1,000 Bride. .$7 per 100, $60 per 1,000, Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Roses — Temporary offer of 1st grades, 2 yrs. old, field-grown Eoses. Best market varieties, my selection, at $36 per 1,000 f. o. b. Boskoop. Packing extra. H. M. Hardyzer, of Bos- koop, Holland. Aug. Rhotert, 26 Barclay St.. New York City. Rose — New park rose. White Ferdinand Meyer, pot grown, ready April 15, $1 each. H. W. Mees, Heerde, Holland. Rosy Propositions — Just off press; want a copy? The Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, O. Smilax — Field grown, $2 per 100. W^ WT Coles. Ko komo, Ind. Smilax — In best varieties. Wood Bros., Fish- kill, N. Y. ^^ Smilax— ,$1 per 100, $10 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Smilax — In 2%-in. pots, $2 per 100. Gar- field Park Flower Co., 168S W. Madison St., Chicago. Smilax— 2-in., $1.50 per 100; $12.50 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kan. Smilax — Fine plants, 2»4-in. pots, $1.25 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Smilax — 3-ln., $4 per 100. W. H. Gullett & Sons, Lincoln, 111. Smilax— 2i4-in., $1.60 per 100. C. B. Hills, Grand Bapids, Mich. Smilax — 2-in„ $2.50 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Smilax — Pine plants, 2M,-in. pots, $1.26 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware , O. Snapdragons— Pink, white and yellow, field grown, $S per 100. John Breltmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. ^ Stevia— 2y2-in., $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1.000. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, Vinoa— 2%-in., $1.60 per 100; 2%-ln., $2.60. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. green galax, laurel festooning, green and Vinca — Vinca vine, variegated, $2.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Vines — Madeira vines. E. Y. Teas. Center- viUe. Ind. _2_ Violets — In best varieties. Wood Bros., Pish- kill, N. Y. ^^^_ Violets — Single, field grown, P. of Wales and Dorsett. $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. Eli Cross. Grand Bapids, Mich. Violets— Clean, thrifty plants. Single vari- eties; Princess of Wales, California, La Prance, Luxonne, Russian and Dorsett. Double varie- ties: Imperial, Marie Louise, Farquhar and Swanley White. Field clump and plants, $2.25 per 100, $20 per 1,000; 3V. and 4-in pot plants, $2.50 per 100; $22 per 1,000. Beady to plant at once for fall flowering. Packed lightly; satis- faction guaranted. Clifton Hill Floral Co., Omaha, Neb. Violets — Field-grown Marie Louise, $3 per 100, .$25 per 1.000; Princess. $3 per 100; plants from soil, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000. John B. Rudy. Elmira, N. Y. Violets— Field grown; 3,000 Lady Campbell, S5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; 2,000 Princess of Wales, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. B. Engelmann & Son, Pittsfleld, Mass. Violets — Imperial and V. of Wales, field grown. $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Violets — Field grown. Princess of Wales, $2.60 per 100. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Violets — I'Meld grown. Lady Campbell and California: No. 1. $2.50 per 100; $20 per 1,000; No. 2, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000. Charles Black. Hightstown. N. J. Violets — Queen Louise, Imperial and P. of Wales, 3-in,, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Crabb & Hunter, Grand Rapids, Mich. U y^u do not find what yon need in oar Ready Reference Department, write ns about it. igo5. The American Florist, 287 NURSERY STOCK. Hardy Perennials — Anemone, asters, campa- nulas, delphiniums, irises, peonies, primulas, daffodila, hardy ferns, heath, etc. Tottenham Nurseries, Ltd., Dedemsvaart. Holland. Lilacs — Pot-grown lilacs and forcing plants. F' o. b. Boskoop. Paclving extra. Mr. H. M. Hardyzer, of Boskoop, Holland. Aug. Rhotert, 26 Barclay St., New York City. Lilacs — Lilacs a specialty. Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naarden, Holland. Nursery Stock — Trees, shrubs, vines and small fruits. The Wm. H. Moon Co.. Morrisville, Pa. Nursery Stock — Fruit trees, small fruits, ornamental trees, evergreens and shrubs, shade trees, hardy roses, climbers and plants. EU- wanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. Nursery Stock — Roses, figs, vines, etc. Hugh Low & Co., Bush Hill Park, Enfield, Middlesex, England. __^_^_^^_^_^„^^_^_— . Nursery. Stock — Low budded roses, tree roses; clematis, field and pot grown; hydran- gea P. G. on stem. W. Van Kleef & Sons, Boskoop. Holland. Nursery Stock — Large stock of high grade California privet. R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. L, N. Y. ^ Nursery Stock — Catalpa speciosa, silver ma- ple, red bud, American sweet chestnut, black walnut, osier dogwood. American persimmon, elm, tulip poplar, sweet gum, Russian mulberry, buckeye, oaks, ash, sycamore, birch, water beech, wistarias, ampbelopsis. yuccas. Althaea rosea, calycanthus, and other seedlings; also tree and shrub seeds. Send for trade list. Forest Nursery and Seed Co., R. F. B. No. 2 McMinnvllle. Tenn. Nursery Stock — Azaleas, araucarias, sweet bays. Louis Van Houtte Pere, Ghent. Belgium. Nursery Stock — Sugar maples, 6-in. to 10 ft.; Catalpa speciosa seedlings; black locust Sf-ed- lings. E. Y. Teas. Centerville, Ind. Nursery Stock — Hardy; fancy and ornamental stock. Jacs Smits. Naarden, Holland. MpHus & Ware, 136 Water St.. N. Y. Nursery Stock — Catalogues free. Storr" He Harrison Co., Fainesville, 0. Nursery Stock — Large stock of conifers, hy- drangeas, rhododendrons, etc. Tottenham Mnr- series. Dedemsvaart. Holland. __^_ Nursery Stock — Ornamental trees. shrubs, peonies, fruit trees, nut trees. Sarcoxie Nur- series. Sa rcoxie, Mo. Nursery Stock — Trees, shrubs, vJnes and small fruits. The Wm. H. Moon Co., Morris- vllle. Fa. ^_^___^__ Nursery Stock — French, English and Holland nursery stock. Aug. Rhotert, 26 Barclay St., New York City. Peonies — Largest collection, lowest prices. All varieties guaranteed. H. M. Hardyzer, of Boskoop, Holland. Aug. Rhotert, 26 Barclay St.. New York City. Peonies— Whitleyi white, $10 per 100 ; L' Eclantante, deep rose, $6 per 100. Elijah A. Wood. West Newton, Mass. Peonies — Large collection of French peonies^ guaranteed true to name. Catalogue free. A. Dessert. Chenopceaui, France. „^_^_^^___ Peonies — Japanese herbaceous and tree peonies. H. H. Berger & Co., 47 Barclay St., New York. Peonies — Extensive collection, 300 varieties, 60,000 plants. Cottage Gardens Co.. Queens, N. Y. Peonies — In 200 choice varieties. B. Y. Teas, Centerville, Ind. Peonies — Choice named, all classes early and late. F. A. Bailer, Bloomlngton, 111. Peonies — In 75 varieties. List free. C. & M. Wild, Sarc oxie, M o. Peonies — Large collection of French peonies, guaranteed true to name. Catalogue free. A Dessert. Chenonceaux. France. Peonies — Japanese herbaceous and tree peonies. H. H. Berger & Co., 47 Barclay St., New York. PeonieS' — Extensive collection, 300 varieties, 50,000 plants. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. Peonies — In 200 choice varieties. E. Y. Teas, Centerville. Ind. _^___^__ Roses— Baby Rambler. 2%-in. pots, $2.50 per doz., .?15 per 100, $125 per 1,000. Dingee & Conard Co.. West Grove. Pa. Roses — Baby Rambler, own roots, 2^-in., $2 per doz., $15 per 100, $125 per 1,000; 4-in. grafted stock, bushy plants in bloom. $5 per doz.-, $35 per 100. Dormant fipld-grown stock for fall and winter delivery. Vaughan's Seed Sto re, Chicago and New York. Roses — Baby Rambler, 2%-in., $2 per doz., $12.50 per 100. $100 per 1,000; 3-in,. $3 per doz., $20 per 100. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Roses — Crimson Rambler, 6-in. pot grown for forcing purposes, $40 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Rosea — All leading American and European varieties. Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Trees — Hardy fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, etc. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva. N. Y. Vines — Clematis, wistarias. American ivy, ampelopsis, etc. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Celery — Plants, $1 per 1,000; transpL, $2 per 1,000. Ludvlg Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Seeds, Bulbs, Spawn, Etc. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus, Northern greenhouse grown seed, 100 seeds, 60c; 250 seeds, ,$1.15; 1,000 seeds, $4. Southern green- house grown, 1,000 seeds, $2.50; 5,000 seeds, $10. A. plumosus robustus, 100 seeds, .fl; 1,000 seeds. $9. Decumbens, 100 seeds. B;c; 1,000 seeds, .114. Comorensis, 100 seeds $1; 1,000 seeds. $7.60 Cash discount 2 per cent. Vaugt an's Seed Store, Ch cago and New York. Aster Seed — Vick's Branching, white, rose, crimson, pink, purple, lavender, dark violet; Vick's Early Snowdrift, Vick's Daybreak. Vick's Purity. James Vick's Sons. Rochester. N. Y. Bulbs — L. Harrisii. L. longiflorum, Roman hyacinths, Paper White narcissus. J. M. Thor- bnrn & Co.. 36 Cortlandt St.. New York. Bulbs — Lily, hardy sorts. E. Y. Teas, Cen- terville. Ind. Bulbs — For forcing, Lilium Harrisii and longi- florum, white Roman hyacinths, paper white narcissus. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., New l^ork. Bulbs — Ward's high grade bulbs and plants. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 17 Battery Place, New York. Bulbs — Bulb stock, all kinds. Bassett & Washburn. 76 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Bulbs — Fall bulbs. James Vick's Sous, Rcch- ester. N. Y. Bulbs — Harrisii, Romans, Paper Whites, free- sias. Now ready. Send for catalogue. Currie Bros. Co.. Milwaukee. Bulbs — Freesias, all sizes ready for immedi- ate delivery. Also Grand Duchess oxalis, grand- iflora, pink, white and lavender. Rees & Com- pere, R. D., No. 1, Long Beach, Cal. Bulbs^California callas. liA to 2-iD., .$7 per 100, $Gd per 1,000; 2-in. up, $y per inij; Chinese sacred lilies, per basket of ;iU, $1.25. per lOU, $4. E. F. Winterson Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave, Chicago. Buibs — Lilium Harrisii, 5 to 7, $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000; 7 to 9, $7 per 100. $65 per 1.000. Wm. F. Kastingv 3S3 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Calla Bulbs — California grown, 1^ to 1^^-in.. $5 per 100; IV2 to 2-in., $7 per 100; 2 to 2M>- in., $10 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Calla Bulbs— $7 per 100. Mrs. A. M. Schafer, 229 Balmoral Ave., Chicago. Cycas— Revoluta. $8 per 100 lbs. J. M. Thor- burn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St.. N. Y. Dahlias — Roots and blooms in any quantity. L. K . Peacock, Inc. , Atco, N. J. Dutch Bulbs — Now arriving hyacinths, tulips and narcissi; on hand. Harrisii, Paper Whites, Roman hyacinths and freesias. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Freesia Bulbs — French grown; ^ to %-in., S5c per lUO. $7.50 per 1,000; % to y2-in., 70c per 100, $6 per 1,000; California grown: Va to %-in., 65c per 100, $5 per 1,000, $22.50 for o.OOU; % to Va-in.. 45c per 100, $3 per 1,000, $14 for 5,000; white flowered Bermuda grown, % to Vo.-m., S5c per 100, $5 per 1.000, $22.50 for 5,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Gladioli — And dahlias. E, Y. Teas, Center- ville, Ind. Lily of the Valley — Cold storage pips, $1.50 per 100. $14 per 1.000. H. N. Bruns, 1409-11 W. Mad i son St.. Chicago. . Lily of the Valley — Berlin and Hamburg Val- ley, Jacs. Smits, Naarden, Holland. Maltus & Ware, 136 Water St.. N. Y. Lily of the Valley — First-class pips only. Julius Hansen. Pinneberg. Germany. Lily of the Valley — Lily of the valley clumps strong, imp. stock. $2.50 per doa., $38 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New- York^ Lily of the Valley — Berlin and Hamburg pips for early and late forcing. Etzold & Co., Hamburg. Germany. ^ Lily of the Valley — Extra selected pips of Mr. E. Neubert, of Wandsbek, Germany. Brands: for early forcing — "Supremacy." "Mul- tibell," "Berolina;" for cold storage — "All Sea- son," "Polaris." Aug. Rhotert, 26 Barclay St.. New York City. Mushroom Spawn — Frequent importations from- England. always fresh and lively. J. J. Styer, Concordville, Pa. Mushroom Spawn — Pure culture and English. Fresh supply every month. Knud Gundestrup & Co., Chicago. ^______^___ Mushroom Spawn — Vaughan's, fresh importa- tion; English in bricks, per 100 lbs., $6 f. o. b. New York; $6.50 f. 0. b. Chicago. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chica go and New York. Mushroom Spawn — Columbia, Alaska and Bo- hemia mushroom spawn. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co.. St. Louis. Narcissus — Paper White grandifiora. $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, 0. Narcissi — Six choice double white, 50,000 to close. F. A. Bailer, Blooml n gton, III. Pansy Seed — New Crop, $i per pkt. ; .$4 per oz., $12 per ^4 lb. Cash with order. C. Sol- tau, 109 Grant Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Pansy Seed — Jennings strain, 1 oz., $5; 3 oz., $12; pkt., of 300 seeds, $1. E. B. Jennings, Southport, Conn. Pansy Seed — Market or fancy strains; trade pkt., $1. Denys Zirngiebel. Needham. Mass. Pansy Seed — Florists' international, '^ oz., $1; oz., $7 mixed; seed of giant vars. mixed, 1^ oz., 65c; oz., $4. Ludvig Mosbaek, Ouar- ga. 111. Seeds — High grade grass, clover and tree seed. Conrad Appel, Est. 1789, Darmstadt, Ger- many. Seed — Vaughan's giant-flowered cyclamen: Pure white (Mont Blanc), dark crimson, Rosa von Marienthal, dark rose, white with carmine eye, white fringed, Rubin (blood-red), 100 seeds, 75c; 1.000 seeds, $5; salmon, 100 seeds, $1.50; mixture of the above colors, 50c per 100, $1.15 for 250; $4.50 per 1,000. $20 for 5,000; new giant orchid-flowered cyclamen: Pure white, red, pink, white with carmine eye and lilac colored. $1 per 100 seeds, $9 per 1,000; mixture of above, 25c per 25 seeds, 85c per 100, $8 per 1,000; Rokoko cyclamen, new strain, white with carmine eye, red* rose or mixed, 100 seeds. $2.50; 50 seeds, $1.35. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New Yor k. Pansy Seed — Large flowering, $4 per oz. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Pansy Seed — Finest mixed, 1.000 seeds, 25c; 1 oz.. $2.25. H. Wrede. Lunehurg. Germany. Seeds— Asparagus plumosus nanus, 30c per 100, $2 per 1,000, $9 per 5,000; A, Sprengerl, 15c per 100, $1 per 1,000, $4 per 6,000; Primula sinensis flmbriata, sep. colors, 25c per 100, $1 per 500, $1.75 per 1.000; Cineraria nana maxima, sep. colors, pkt., 500 seeds; pure white Boulede Nelge, blue, crimson, 50c; new sort, old rose, 100 seeds, 25c; all colors, mixed, 25c, 6 pkts., $1; C. Grandlflora max. pkt., 25c, 6 pkts., $1.10; C. Btellata, dlf. colors, pkt., 25c; German ten weeks' stocks, pkt., 25c. H. H. Berger & Co., 47 Barclay St., New York. Seeds — W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia. Seeds — Rawsou's midsummer catalogue of hardy perennial seeds on application. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 and 13 Faneull Hall Sq., Bos- ton. Mass. Seeds — Cineraria grandifiora; medium, mixed, trade pkt. 50c; dwarf, mixed, trade pkt., 50c; pansy seed, mixed, % oz., 60c; ^4 oz., $1.15; oz., $4.50; large flr., oz., $1.25. W. C. Beckert. Allegheny Pa. Seeds — 3,700 acres of garden seeds in culti- vation; wholesale seed growers. Braslan Seed Growers' Co., San Jose. Cal. Seeds — Onion sets and garden seeds. Leonard Seed Co.. Chicago. Seeds— Importer and exporter seeds, bu lbs and plants. Wm. P. Craig, 1305 Filbert St., Fblladelpbla. Seeds — Seeds, bulbs, plants. Arthur T. Uod- dlngton. 342 W. Fourteenth St., New York. Seeds — Grower and exporter of choice beet, vegetable and flower seeds. Henry Mette, Qued- Hnburg. Germany. Seeds — Pansy, Mette's Triumph of the Giants. $5 per oz.; $1.50 per % oz. ; 75c per 1-16 az. Henry Blette. Quedlinburg. Germany. Seeds — Pea and other seeds. W. W. John- son & Son. Ltd.. Boston. England. Seeds — Midsummer catalogue of hardy peren- nial seeds. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 and 13 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston, Mass. Seeds — Cyclamen seed. Low's Salmon ; also Schizanthus Wisetonensis. .Hugh Low & Co., Bush Hill Park. Enfield, Middlesex, England. Wholesale Cut Flowers. . COMMISSION DEALERS. Amllng. B. C. ■•i2-:i6 Rnndolph St.. Chicago. Aiicermueller. (ieo. H.. 1:^24 Pine Sn. St. Lonls. BeiMilip;. H. G.. 1402 Pino St., St. Louis. l^i-;ihl\vood. J. B.. Colorado Springs. Colo. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., The, B2-54 High. St., CleYolnnd. O. Denipud. J. B,. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Penrich, Jos. S., 48 W. 30th St., N. Y. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 288 The American Florist. Sept. 2, Flower Growers' Market, 60 Wabash Ave., Chl- cago. Ford Bros., Ill W. 30tll St.. N. Y. Ghormley. Wm., 57 W. 28th St., N. Y. Gnttman, Alex. J., 52 W. 29th St., N. Y. Hart. James, 117 W. 3Uth St.. N. Y. UoltoD & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Mil- waukee. Wis. Kessler, Phil F., 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. Horan. Edward C, 65 W. 28th St., N. Y. Hunt. E. H., 76 Wabash Ave, Chicago. Kennlcott Bros. Co., 40-44 Randolph St., Chl- cago. Kuehn. 0. A.. 1122 Pine St., St. Louis. Langjahr, Alfred H., 55 W. 28th St., N. Y. McUullough Sons Co., J. M., 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati. O. McKcllar. ChaB. W.. 61 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38-40 Miami. Ave., Detroit, Mich. Murdoch, J. B., & Co., 645 Liberty Ave., Pitts-. burg. Pa. New York Cut Flower Exchange, Coogan Bldg., eth Ave, and W. 26th St., N. Y. Pennock, S. S., Philadelphia. Philadelphia Cut Flower Co., 1516-18 Sansom St., Philadelphia. Pa. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 604 Liberty Ave.. Pittsburg, Pa. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 228 Diamond St., Pittsburg, Pa. Pollwortb, C. C, Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Randall, A. L,. Co.. 19 Randolph St., Chicago. Raynur. John 1.. 49 W. 28th St.. N. Y. Rice Bros.. 128 N. 6th St.. Minneapolis, Minn. Seligman, John, 68 W. 26th St., N. Y. Sheridan. Walter F., 39 W. 28th St., N. Y. Trnendlpy & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St.. N. Y. Vaughau & Sperry, 58-60 Wabash Ave., Chl- cago. Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. Wlnterson, E. F., Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Young. A. L., & Co., 64 W. 28th St.. N. Y. Young, John, 51 W. 28th St., New York. Young. Thos., 43 W 28th St.. New York. Young & Nugent. 42 W. 28th St., New York. Zecn & Mann. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. GROWERS. Bassett & Washburn, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chl- cago. Beuthey-Coatsworth Co., The, 35 Randolph St., Chicago. Brant, D. Wood, W. Peterson and N. 48th Aves.. Chicago. .__ Bruns. H. N., 1409-11 W. Madison St., Chicago. Budlong. J. A., 37-39 Randolph St., Chicago. ~ Hill. The E. G. Co., Richmond, Ind. Miller, Robert, E. Brookfleld, Mass. Foehlmann Bros. Co., 35-37 Randolph St., Chi- cago. Relnberg, Peter, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. South Park Floral Co., Heller Bros., New Cas- tle. Ind. Welland & Rlsch. 59 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Wletor Bros.. 61 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Wlttbold, Geo. Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Wolf. John. Savannah, Ga. Retail Gut Flowers. Altken. Mark. 378 Main St.. Springfield, Mass. Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree St., Atlanta, Ga. Berke, George H., 1505 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City. N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis. Ind. Blacklstone, 14th and H Sts., N. W., Wash- ington. D. C. Breitmeyer's John. Sons. cor. Miami and Gra- tiot Aves.. Detroit. Mich. Cooke, Geo. H., Connecticut Ave. and L St., Washington. D. C. E tckbult. Mrs. Ohas., Galveston, Tex. Garden, Alex. B., 441 Center Market, Wash- ington. D. C. Gude. A.. & Bio., 1214 P St.. Washington, D. C. Hauswlrth. P. J.. Auditorium Annex, Chicago. Hess & Swoboda, 1415 Farnam St., Omaha, NebT Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. ~ Mills The Florist, 36 W. Forsyth St., Jackson- ville. Fla. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Shaffer, 14th and Eye Sts., Washington, D. C. Slevers & Boland, 33 Post St., San Francisco, Cal. Weber, Fred C, 4320-28 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. Supplies, Sundries, Etc. Artificial Leaves — All styles In hundreds of different designs, Bossig Bros., 497 W. Broad- way. New York. Book — Peony manual, 30c. C. S. Harrison, York, Neb. ' -' Bulb Pans, Etc. — Bulb pans. Detroit Flower Pot Mfg. Co., 409 Howard St., Detroit, Mich. ! Bulb Pans, Etc. — Bulb and fern pans. The Keller Pottery Co., 213-223 Pearl St., Norris- towD. Pa. ^ Coal — Florists* specials: "Kinkaid" Hocking, , Kanawha Splint, lower vein Brazil Block, gen- uine smokeless Pocohontas, Sullivan County Indiana Lump. Globe Coal Co., 1560-1570 Old Colony Bldg.. Chicago. I Cut Flower Boxes — Cut flower boxes, water- proof, corner lock style. No charge for print- ing on orders above 250 boxes. Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, 0. Cut Flower Boxes — Folding cut flower boxes. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mi lwaukee. Wis. Fertilizer — Blatchford's Plant Grower and Land Renovator, $2.75 per 100 lbs. Blatch- ford's Calf Meal Co., Waukegan, 111. Engraving — Best engravings and illustrations of every description for catalogues. Send for estimates. Globe Eng. & Elec. Co., 427 Dear- born St., Chicago. ^_„__„___^ Fertilizers— Thompson's vine, plant and vege- table manure, also special chrysanthemum and top dressing maoure, plant foods and stimu- lants. Wm. Thompson & Sons, Ltd., Cloven- fords. Scotland. Fumigating Supplies — Vaporizing pans for to- bacco extracts, improved. Diller, Caskey & Co., 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. ^_^_^ Fumigating Supplies — Tobacco dust for fumi- gating. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., 81 Pine St., New York. Palmer's, BufEalo, N. Y. Greens — Evergreens, galax, leucothoe, mosses, etc. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. Y. Greens — Evergreens, fancy and dagger ferns, bronze and green galax. George Cotsonas & Co.. 45 W. 29th St... New York. Greens — Specialties; galax leaves, ferns and leucothoe sprays, holly, Princess pine; all kinds of evergreens. Galax leaves, $1 per 1,000. N. LeCakes & Co.. 53 W. 2Sth St., New York. Greens — New decorative greens, the branches of huckleberry tree, $2.50 per case. New crop hardy ferns; fancy, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger, $1 per 1,000. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co., Ever- green, Ala. _^___^„^_^___^_^_^ Greens — Southern wild smllax and florists* hardy decorative supplies. E. A. Beaven, Ever- green^^ Greens — Dagger and f Ancy ferns ; bronze and sphagnum moss, ivy leaves. Sprengerl, aspara- gus, leucothoe sprays. Henry M. Robinson Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston. Greens — Ferns, 50c per 1,000; galax bronze or green, 75c per 1,000; laurel festooning, 4, 5 and 6c per yd.; branch laurel. 35c per bundle; Princess pine by lb. , for festooning. Growl Fern Co., Millington, Mass. Greens — Hardy cut ferns, moss, laurel, spruce, bouquet evergreen, wreaths, etc. H. J. Smith, Hinsdale, Mass. Greens — Asparagus plumosus nanus strings, 60c each. W. H. Elliott. Brighton. Mass. Hose — Hose In quantity. Chicago House Wrecking Co.. W. 35th and Iron Sts.. Chicago. Hose — "Bull Frog'* brand, %-in. and %-in. Toledo Rubber Co.. Toledo, 0. Hose — New, %-in., 7%c per foot; %-In., not guaranteed, 4%c per foot. Metropolitan Mate- rial Co., 1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Insecticide — Tobacco paper or liquid; prices, paper, 24 sheets, 75c, 144 sheets. $3.50, 28S sheets, .$6.50; liquid, $10.50 per gal., $5.50 per % gal., pint, $1.50, V^ pint, $50c. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville. Ky. Insecticide — Rose leaf insecticide. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co. , Louisville, Ky . Insecticides — Nikoteen, non-injurious, for fum- igating or spraying. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Lawn Mower — The Clipper lawn mower, No. 1, 12-in.. $5; No. 2, 15-in., $6; No. 3, 18-in., $7; No. 4, 21-in., $8. Draft, money order or reg. letter. Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, 111. Mastica — For glazing greenhouses. F. O. Pierce Co., 170 Fulton St.. New York. Metal Designs — Send for prices. A. Hermann, 404-12 E. 34th St.. New York. Pots — Standard flower pots. We can save you money. W. H. Ernest, 2Sth and M Sts., Wash- ington. D. C. Pots — Standard flower pots. The Whilldin Pottery Co.. Philadelphia, Pa.; Jersey City, N. J. ; Long Island City, N. Y. Pots — Strong, smooth, poroui. Ionia Pottery Co., Iowa, Mich. Pots — Standard pots, which for strength and porosity combined are best on market. A. F. Kobr. 1521-23 N. Leavitt St., Chicago. Pots — Red standards, full size, and wide bot- toms. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., 490 Howard St., Detroit. Mich, Pots — Pots of all kinds. A. H. Hews & Co., No. Cambridge. Mass.; Long Island City, N. Y. Pots — Red standard; azalea pots. The Keller Pottery Co.. 213-223 Pearl St., Norristown. Pa. Pots — Before buying, write for prizes. Geo. Keller & Son, 361-63 Herndon St., near Wright- wood Ave., Chicago. Pots — Red pots. Sample pot and price list on application. C, 0. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Pots — Red standard. Fadueah Pottery, Padu- cah. Ky. Printing — Regan Printing House; large runs of Catalogues our specialty. Write for figures. Regan Printing House, 89-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Raffia — Fresh importation of extra selected G. H. R. raffia. Aug. Rhotert, 26 Barclay St., New York City. Supplies — Importers and manufacturers of fio- rlsts' supplies. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St.. New York. Supplies — Wire designs, office railings, etc. Eagle Wire Works, 469 Broadway, Cleveland, Ohio. Supplies — Hose, hose valves and steamfitting tools. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. Supplies — Seed pans, standard flower pots, cylinders for cut flowers, hanging baskets, lawn vases, etc. Hilfinger Bros. Pottery, Ft. Edward, N. Y. Supplies — Florists' wire designs and supplies. Emil StefFens, 335 E. 21st St., New York. Supplies — Importers and manufacturers of flo- rists' supplies. L. Baumann & Co., 78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Supplies — Designs, etc. Daniels & Fisher, Denver. Colo. Supplies — Tin foil, cut wire, corrugated boxes, folding boxes, all kinds letters, wire designs, cycas leaves, ribbons, etc. Henry M. Robinson & Co.. 8-11 Province St., Boston. Mass. Supplies — Full line of florists* supplies. J. Stern & Co., 1928 Germantown Ave,, Philadel- phia. Supplies — Manufacturers and importers. M. Rice & Co.. 1220 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Supplies — Importers, jobbers, manufacturers of florists' supplies; western leaders. C. C. PoU- wortb Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Supplies — Makers of wire designs and florists' supplies. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, Ohio. Supplies — Cape flower, cycas leaves, metal designs, and all florists' supplies. A. Hermann, 412 E. 34th St.. New York. Raffia — Samples free If you mention the American Florist. Large assortment of colors. R. H. Comey Co.. Camden. N. J. Ribbon — Ribbon specialists. M. Rice & Co., 1220 Race St.. Philadelphia. Seed Cases — Heller's mice proof seed cases. Heller & Co.. Montclair. N. J. ^___„ Toothpicks, Wired — $1.50 per 10.000; $6.25 per 50.000. W. J. Cowee, Mfr.. Berlin. N. Y. Weedkiller-— "Eureka" weed killer, large size tin. 75c each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Wire Supports — Model extension carnation sup- ports, galvanized wire rose stakes tying wires, single and dbl. pot hangers. Igoe Bros., 220 N. 9th St.. Brooklyn. N. Y. Wire Work— E. H. Hunt, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Wire Work — None made as good at our prices. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Construction Materials, Boilers, Etc. Boilers — Heating and ventilating apparatus of all kinds. Burnham-Hutchings-Pierson Co., 1133 Broadway. New York. ' Boilers — Gurney heaters, heat by steam or hot water. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., Ill 5th Ave., N. Y.; 74 Franklin St.. Boston. Boilers — For greenhouse heating. The Green- house Co.. Kearney Ave., Jersey City. N. J. Boilers — Boilers of high grade for green houses. Steam and hot water. Giblin & Co., Utica. N. Y. Boilers — Improved greenhouse boilers, made of best material, shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Kroeschell Bros. Co., 45 Erie St., Chicago. Boilers — Boilers of high grade for green- houses. Steam and hot water. Giblin & Co., Utica, N. y. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. ITiiiiii IMEmmm i^ijmm Mmerica is "the Prow af ths I/essel; therB may be mare comfort Rmidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas," Vol. XXV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 9, 1905. No. 901 flMli ilPIiiliii^ IFiL@L@0i7 TWENTY-FIK9T YBAB. Copyright 1905, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published evert Sattjrdat bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn St.. Chlcai£o. Eastern Office: 429 Sixth Ave., New York. Subscription, 81.00 a year. To Europe, $3.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Volumes half-yearly from August, 1901. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. OFFICER8— J. C. Vatjghan, Chicago, president; J. R. Freeman, Washington, D. C, vice-presi- dent: Wm, J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Room U, Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Beattt, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. Officers-elect— Wm. F. Kasttng, president; H. M. Altick, vice-prsident; secretary and treas- urer as above. Twenty-second annual meeting at Dayton, Ohio, August, 1906. Exhibition— A grand national and general ex- hibition will be held at Boston, Mass., March, 1906, under the auspices of the society. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., March, 1906. Alex Montgomery, Natick, Mass., president; Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass., secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY.' Annual convention and exhibition at Boston, 1906. Peter Fibher, Ellis. Mass., president; Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition, Philadel- -phia, Pa., November, 1905. Fred. H. Lemon, Kichmond,Ind., secretary. SEND YOUR ADVTS. EARLY. •NEARLY AND LATE FROSTS.^ Protecting Tender Crops. The protection of such plants as can- nas, dahlias, cosmos, chrysanthemums, etc., against early frosts is a subject of much importance to growers at this season. In many sections it is not uncom- mon that a severe September frost is followed by mild weather until October is well advanced. It is unfortunate that a few hours of frost may deprive our gardens of much of their attractiveness at this delightful season and the com- rnercial growers of much valuable mate- rial. There are many ways in which tender stock may be given temporary protection at small expense and these should be given prompt consideration now. In this connection the following data concerning the methods of some truck gardeners may be of interest. Muslin Screens. The practices of truck growers in pro- tecting tender crops from late spring and early fall frosts depend almost en- tirely upon the locality in which the operations are carried on. Throughout the southern states the growers use mus- lin screens which are constructed some- what as follows: Beds twelve to four- teen feet wide are provided with a board twelve inches high along each side. Through the middle of the bed a row of stakes two and a half to three feet high is placed, and on top of these a ridge pole is carried the length of the bed. From each of the side boards nar- row strips, two and a half to three inches wide and seven-eighths of an inch thick, are sprung over the ridge pole giving them a somewhat curved shape. Heavy muslin or light duck is then made into large sheets similar to those used for awning purposes and these are used for night protection or during cold, stormy weather, the sheets being rolled back and kept at the ridge or entirely taken off from the bed during bright, sunny days. Further north, where the winters are more severe, the muslins are replaced by glazed sash. Many other devices are also used, such as wind-brakes, small boxes with a pane or two of glass in them and other devices of a similar nature. The muslins above described. however, together with the modified cold-frame, are the chief dependents of truck growers. L. C. Corbett. In North Carolina. Our leading growers of vegetables now use the overhead system of water- ing. Hackburn & Willett of New Bern are perhaps the leading growers, though there are others working on a similar scale. Hackburn & Willett have now about sixteen acres under the overhead system. One large main runs on posts through the center of the plot high enough to work horses imder. From this, at intervals of forty feet, smaller pipes branch parallel to each other. These pipes are perforated and are made to turn freely by cranks at the ends so that the water when used for watering only, can be thrown further each way so as to water the- space twenty feet each side, and when used to ward off frost are set to shower perpendicularly. The water is forced direct by steam pump, though in my opinion it would be better to elevate it at the pump to a tank. Still they find the direct steam pressure to operate well. They also have a series of frames covered with canvas under which they grow lettuce and beets in winter, and radishes in spring. Water- ing pipes extend lengthwise on these frames and there is a one-inch pipe run- ning inside the frames, just to keep out frosts on very cold nights. This steam is used here only half a dozen nights perhaps during the winter, for it is sel- dom lower than 20° above zero. There are six acres of these frames and lettuce is the chief crop. The first crop of lettuce is headed by the last of November and seldom needs any pro- tection. This crop of lettuce is not fol- lowed by lettuce, but by beets, as a suc- cession of lettuce is apt to be affected by rot. The beets are out in early spring and cucumbers are planted. Then when it no longer pays to ship cucumbers they are gathered and put in great tanks of brine to sell to the picklers, and the frames are cleared of the cejiter ridge poles and pipes are planted in the second crop potatoes and cultivated with mules, and the potatoes are off in time to plant lettuce again in the fall. The later let- tuce is set in the frames in December 290 The American Florist. Sept. p, and is headed for the late winter and early spring market and is followed by cucumbers and potatoes. Working the soil in this way and manuring in the most lavish way with cow manure and commercial fertilizers, they usually aver- age $3,000 per acre from the area in frames clear. The increasing scarcity of labor has caused our large truckers to greatly diminish the area in the open ground and to adopt more intensive methods, and the time is not distant when they will get at regular winter forcing under glass, for which our abounding winter sunshine gives us a great advantage. Our strawberry gfrowers use the fol- lowing method for spring protection: The pine leaves are gathered and stacked in a convenient place in the fall, and in the spring after the fields are well worked out and fertilized the whole area between the rows is mulched with the pine leaves. Then the reports of the weather bureau are closely watched, and when frost is predicted and the plants are in bloom every available hand is put in the field to pull the leaves over the rows of berries and in this way many a frost is warded off. After the leaves have served their purpose to keep the fruit clean, they are again raked off and stacked for the next spring, when they will be supplemented with fresh ones. No winter mulch is used at all, as it is not needed, and keeps the plants back in the spring. W. T. Massey. Smoke as a Preventive. M. Bignon has recently addressed to the French National Society of Agri- culture a note giving interesting infor- mation on the efficacy of artificial clouds in preventing late frosts. For many years he has successfully practiced this. His vineyard thus protected covers about fifteen acres and is divided into five parts, separated from east to west by walks twelve to fifteen feet wide and circled Ijy an avenue of equal width. These walks facilitate the placing of the fires, which are built in a small basin sunk into the earth and filled with fif- teen or twenty pounds of resinous mat- ter and some pieces of pine and other vegetable debris. The basins are some fifty feet apart. In 1903 the frosts were very heavy for a week, and recourse was had four times to artificial fires. The total expense was $400. The effect is stated as having preserved twenty-five per cent of the harvest, or some 125 or ISO barrels of wine. It is stated that any substance can be burnt which gives a thick and abundant smoke, such as green herbs, moss, damp straw, tufts of grass, _ etc., _ but best results have been obtained in France by the heavy oils which are the residues of gas. ♦ * * Oneonta, N. Y. — The new greenhouse of Noble Padget is approaching comple- tion. Reading, Pa. — George W. Beears, who opened a florists' store shortly before Easter, has recently installed a large ice box and three show cases. He has also added a new team to his deliv- ery department. Cortland, N. Y. — Deputy County Clerk Stephen K. Jones has bought the interest of Augustus E. Ryan in the Ryan & Hike greenhouses on North Main street, and the firm name will in future be Jones & Hike. PAIMS AND FERNS. Fern Culture. [Paper by Wm. Scott, of Tarrytown, N. T., read before the Tarrytown Horticul- tural Society, August 31, 1905.] Fern culture is a subject far too ex- tensive to be treated in anything like a comprehensive manner in an essay such as this, so I will not attempt to go into the matter fully but will take up that portion relating to green- Tbe Late Richard Dean. See obitufiry, jage 301. house culture, which, I think, will be of most interest to the majority here. The raising of ferns from spores is at once the easiest and most convenient method of increase with varieties that adapt themselves to this means of propa- gation. The selection of the spores is necessarily the first step. This with some of the varieties requires strict ob- servation and some little experience to catch them just at the proper stage. Though as a general rule ripeness is in- dicated by the sori turning brown or be- ginning to shake off, some of the genera, notably the davallias, shake their spores much more readily than others and the inexperienced are often apt to delay too long and gather instead of ripe spores fronds with but empty cells. The fronds when gathered should be wrapped close- ly in paper and laid in a dry, warm place for a week or two until thoroughly dry, after which the spores can be readily shaken off. The general opinion is that the sooner they are sown after being thoroughly ripened the better, and al- though not usually necessary nor practi- cal to keep them for any length of time I have sown spores of Pteris tremula that had been wrapped up in paper for two years with satisfactory results. An- other somewhat difficult matter is to procure spores of the individual varie- ties true or unmixed. Fern spores are of such a light nature that the least breath of air will carry them all over the house, the spores of one variety find- ing lodgment on the fronds of another. I have sown spores from adiantum fronds and reaped instead of adiantums an excellent crop of pteris where the spores had got mixed in this way; the adiantum spores were there all right, but the pteris being the stronger growing and quicker germinating variety it was simply a case of the survival of the fit- test. The lesson thus learned is to keep the varieties by themselves and as far away from others as possible for some time previous to the selection of spore fronds. The next thing is the preparation of the seed pans. These should be thor- oughly cleaned to insure that no germs of moss or fungus - are left lodging around. A great deal of what is known as damping off has its origin from this source, being the work of a minute fun- gus. Fill the pans about one-third full with crocks, larger ones in the bottom and those on the top finely broken ; over this place a layer of moss, then fill to within an inch and a half of the top with ordinary potting soil. Over this place half an inch of soil which has been subjected to a baking process long enough to kill all vegetation in it. This insures against the growth of moss which in unbaked soil would be more rapid than that of the ferns and prove a source of considerable trouble. This baking of the soil was at one time one of the secrets of fern cultivation, but it is now pretty generally practiced. The surface soil in the pan should be pressed down and made as smooth as possible. A good soaking of water should be given and allowed to drain off before sowing the spores. Sow these thinly, I may say, very thinly. The spores being very minute it is an easy matter to sow too thickly without being aware of it. Don't cover the spores, but leave them on the surface of the soil, and place over the pan a close fitting pane of glass. The glass must be turned frequently to pre- vent the moisture from dripping which would throw the spores all into little bunches. Water must never be given from the top, but the pan should be set in a saucer which should always be kept full and from which sufficient moisture will be drawn. The best place to start the spores is in a close atmosphere, in a bottom heat of from 60 to 65 degrees. Shade should be provided during the day, but should be removed when the sun is not shining directly on the house. In from ten days to three weeks, according to the variety, the surface of the pan will assume a green, mossy appearance. This is pro- duced by the prothallus, which, as they become larger, will be seen to jbe small heart-shaped bodies. These in due course produce sexual organs — the an-. theridium and archegonium which cor- respond to and perform the same func- tions as stamens and pistils do in the higher orders of plant life. As the an- therozoide (or what might be called the igos. The American Florist. 291 CANADIAN HORTICULTURAL ASSOCIATION AT MONTREAL, AUGUST 8-11, 1905. pollen part) ripens it breaks up and is carried around by the influence of air or water, and in this way is conveyed to the archegonium through which it reach- es the oosphere and fertilizes it. By sowing two or more varieties of ferns in one pan the possibility of the anthro- zoide of one variety coming in contact with the archegonium of another may bring about cross fertilization. The difference of the time needed for the maturing of the sexual organs of the different varieties would require to be systematically studied by microscope to give a fair chance of bringing about a cross, but this is hardly within the sphere of the ordinary gardener who has to plod along by rule of thumb and take his chances of striking it by acci- dent; no doubt many of the varieties now cultivated have been thus produced. The crested and variegated forms are mostly the results of sporting which is the only other means by which new va- rieties are produced. If the spores have been thinly sown it may not be neces- sary to transplant until they begin to throw up the little fronds, though they generally require transplanting before that stage is reached. For this trans- planting shallow flats are the most suit- able, a loose sandy compost being pro- vided. They should be lifted in small bunches on a wooden ladle which has been rounded and thinned down on one end for the purpose. The back of the ladle is pressed down into the soil suf- ficiently to make a little hollow recepta- cle and when withdrawn from below, leaves the little cliimps in proper position without having to be touched by hand, they being of a very fragile nature the least touch will bruise them. Some don't believe in watering at this stage, but I make it a practice to sprinkle them light- ly after transplanting and find no bad results from it. I always, however, use water at a ternperature of about 6$ de- grees. Covering with glass will be nec- essary for some time after transplant- ing, but this should be gradually re- moved as the little fronds gather strength. Shading must be strictly at- tended to through all this stage of their growth as a few minutes sunshine would work irreparable damage. They must also never be allowed to suffer from dryness. When the plants begin to get crowded they should be potted up into thumb pots, using a compost of loam, leaf mold and sand, in about equal portions. The plants need not be singled out individu- ally, but if potted four or five together will make serviceable plants much quick- er. For subsequent pottings (which should be given just as soon as the pots they are in are well filled with roots) a rather heavier, moderately enriched soil should be employed. Raising from spores is by far the most convenient way of keeping up a supply of small ferns, the demand for which seems to be rapidly on the increase, they being: extensively employed for filling fern pans, small vases, etc., for house decoration. The demand for certain classes of plants or flowers is apt to be controlled to a greater or less extent by fads or fashion, but the fern pan seems to me to be one of those things that is not going to be lightly cast aside, for when my lady buys a nice pan of ferns she knows that she has something that is going to last, and look good for quite some time, where- as she can spend as much money for a bunch of flowers which to-day is and to-morrow is cast into the ash barrel. So, to maintain my lady's interest the chief consideration in the selection of varieties should be their standing qualities. This combined with grace- fulness of frond and compactness of habit gives an ideal fern for the pur- pose in hand, stiff heavy leaved varie- ties should be avoided. If I were to enumerate all the varieties suitable for the purpose I have no doubt they would fill a good sized book. But I am sorry to say that the varieties generally met with are not very numer- ous, a few seem to be run on and few of the growers seem to make a break to get away from the old rut. I am sure it would' pay the growers who would have enterprise enough to keep on procuring and trying varieties dif- ferent from what are commonly used. They need not be new varieties for there are hundreds of old ones to pick from which are worthy of a trial. About six months from time of sow- ing is usually required to give useful sized plants in a night temperature of about 6o degrees and a day tempera- ture of 75. In stronger heat they could be grown in shorter time, but it does not pay to rush them as they would not be so compact and bushy, and would, of course be much softer. Successional batches should be sown as required as they soon become too large, and if confined for any length of time in small pots they assume a stunted and sickly appearance. Where larger plants are wanted they should be kept moved up as they need it and receive as little check as pos- sible, and if it is intended to grow them into specimens they should be kept moving just as fast as possible, as the size of plant does not depend so much on age or size of crown as it does on length of frond, and to pro- cure this the chief agencies are inten- sive culture and quick growth. Most ferns can be materially assisted by the application of liquid manures but these should not be applied unless the pots are pretty well filled with roots. 292 The American Florist. Sept, g. otherwise the residue not utiUzed by the plants would have a tendency to clog the soil and cause sourness. Most ferns adapt themselves to prop- agation by division but this is a slow method with some, and when they come readily from spores need hardly be practiced. Some, however, notably the nephrolepis can be propagated very rapidly by offsets, and some, notably Adiantum Farleyense, can only be prop- agated by division of the crown. This latter variety is one of the most beauti- ful ferns we have, though one that is rather difficult to grow. One of the chief causes of failure with this variety is the lack of heat in winter. It requires a temperature of not less than 6s degrees to keep it growing even slowly. If subjected to a lower tem- perature than this the plants become stunted and it is next to impossible to get them back into a healthy condition, even with the higher temperature of summer, without breaking them up and beginning all over again. All ferns require shade to a greater or less extent, but it is a very common mistake to have the shade too heavy. This causes drawn-up, weakly growth, and in a good many cases spoils the individual character of the fronds from lack of proper development. All that is necessary in applying shade is to prevent the strong sunlight from burning or eating the color out of the fronds. Further than to prevent this shade is unnecessary. Fresh air also plays an important part in maintain- ing the health of the- plants. Although a dry atmosphere is not congenial to their well being nevertheless fresh air is necessary to maintain the strength of growth. When fire heat is being used more atmospheric moisture is needed and' can safely be given by frequent sprinkling of the pathways and under the benches of the house. But, as soon as firing is discontinued the atmosphere of the house naturally ibecome charged with moisture, and it is then necessary to keep air on both night and day to prevent condensation. When condensed moisture settles on the fronds it is to cause damping, especially to the younger and more tender ones, and when damaged by damp in their earlier stages they never develop their true character. In conclusion I would like to say a few words in favor of the more general use of hardy ferns for beautifying the surroundings of the home. These adapt themselves to filling corners where few other plants will thrive, and we have a great many beautiful native varieties besides a number of foreign varieties that are quite hardy in this latitude. They will grow and thrive in any shady corner as long as they are not under the dense shade and drip of trees. Many a corner that is now an eye-sore could be made beautiful by the erection of a rockery and the judi- cious use of hardy ferns. The expense would be a small item as stones are not hard to procure and the rougher they are thrown together the better they will look. The crevices can be filled in with any good ordinary soil and plants gathered from the woods to start with, though a knowledge of the growth of the different varieties is necessary, to know where to plant them so that the larger growers won't hide the smaller. Once the rockery is estab- lished the collection of finer varieties can begin. When something more choice is procured some of the com- moner ones can be pulled out and then by degrees a collection of the choicest kinds can be got together. Neir Orleans Horticultural Society. TWENTIETH ANNIVERSARY. The twentieth anniversary of the New Orleans Horticultural Society was cele- brated by a grand banquet August 24, at 8 p. m., with President P. A. Chopin in the chair and a large attendance of members. During the meetiiig Secre- tary C. R. Panter read a telegram of sympathy from the S. A. F. annual con- vention in Washington, D. C, deploring the plight of the afflicted brethren. President Chopin officially replied, thanking for kind sentiments and wish- ing the assemblage a successful gather- ing. Charles Eble suggested that a committee of three be appointed to draw up a memorial on the death of Mrs. R. M. Walmsley, one of the best friends and supporters of the local florists, to be presented to the lamented lady's family. C. Eble, C. W. Eichling and P. Abele were appointed. On the finance committee were appointed F. Faessel, chairman; O. Abele and G. Mahnn. After the meeting the members went to the banquet room of Kolb's hotel. The entire hall was most beautifully decorated with palms and ferns. The table decorations consisted of Adiantum cuneatum, cut roses and asters. A mag- nolia leaf bearing in gold letters the name of the member of the society, a pretty badge and an elegant embossed menu card were placed at each plate for souvenirs. The menu itself consisted of the best the renowned kitchen and cel- lar of Kolb's hotel could afford, and it is needless to say that all present did honor to its excellence. E. Baker, the first president of the so- ciety, opened the oratories of the ban- quet by giving a brief and interesting history of the organization. C. W. Eich- ling spoke on the subject of the socie- ty's future, suggesting in conclusion that it was the duty of the horticulturists to educate the people in regard to plant life in general. Charles Weis, the eighty-six year old dean of the local florists, paid tribute to the memory of J. Mueller and Dr. T. G. Richardson, two charter members of the society. C. R. Panter suggested that an interstate or- ganization be formed in Louisiana for horticultural advancement. Many more members delivered interesting addresses. Richard Eichling concluded by eulogiz- ing the ladies as the inspiration to all that is noble and great. Among the charter members present were E. Baker, J. Eblen, J. H. Menard, E. Valdejo, H. A. Despommier. A vote of thanks was tendered to the arrange- ments committee, consisting of C. Eble, chairman; E. Baker, J. Eblen, E. Valde- jo and R. Eichling. Crescent. BANQUET OF NEW ORLEANS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, AUGUST 24, 1905. 1905' The American Florist. 29^ Cypripedlum Fairieanum. ■ The illustration herewith shows the arrival of the long lost Cypripedium Fairieanum at St. Albans, Eng. Its reintroduction has given us very valu- able material for the reproduction of new hybrids. It was found in a country inhabited by tribes of a barbarous char- acter, and thousands of dollars have been spent in endeavoring to penetrate the region where it grows, and it has now been discovered by an English army officer while surveying in Bhutan. The plants are growing freely and show- ing flower spikes. It is nearly fifty years since the first plants arrived in Europe. A. Dimmock. THE CARNATION. The Handling: of Carnations. When this question, the handling of carnations between the time of cutting and marketing, came before the recent convention, Peter Fisher, of Ellis, Mass., said in regard to his own experience: "I always make it a rule to cut my car- nations as early as possible in the morn- ing before the sun affects the sap. I store them away in a cool cellar in vases 5 inches in diameter, never more than thirty-five flowers to a vase. They are kept there until the following morning when they are shipped to market. I think it a good plan never to let them get near an ice chest. There is more trouble caused by putting them near an ice chest after they get to a store than in any other way during handling. I try to cut them when about two-thirds open. Some varieties vary in this re- spect, of course, but the lighter shades I find should be cut on the under side to keep the color. I keep them in an ordinary cellar, with ample light from one side and one end, and place them on the cement floor. I would not advise the use of benches at all." M. A. Patten endorsed Mr. Fisher's remarks, and said he cut his carnations early in the morning and kept them in a room built inside of a bed, which al- lowed for a good air space overhead, and he never felt the need of ice. He stored on benches, mainly, because it was more convenient to handle them. He thought proper packing had a good deal to do with their proper arrival in the market. He recommended that waxed paper be placed between the rows instead of newspaper, his experience teaching him this course was best. Grafting; the Carnation On Saponaria. The experiments made by Georges Poirault, of Antibes, have attracted so much attention among his fellow-coun- trymen that he has been asked to fur- nish further details of his methods, says' the Gardeners' Chronicle. The object of the experiments was to ascertain ■whether by grafting carnations on to the rootstock of saponaria it would not be possible to render the carnations ira-, mune to the fungous diseases which are so destructive. , In a recent number of Le Jardin, M. Poirault explains that it is better to use for this purpose plants two years old grown in pots. At the grafting season, which in the south is from December to February the operation is effected. The graft is not made upon the stem, which UNPACKING CYPRIPEDIUM FAIRIEANUM AT ST. ALBANS, ENG. at that season has died down, but upon the rootstock. Herbaceous grafting can be effected; in any case it is better to use slightly hardened grafts. Cleft grafting is available, but it is far better to employ the English method. The saponaria is grown in pots, and the rootstock is turned out of the pot on to the potting bench, grafted, and theri re- placed. If saponarias in pots are not available it will prove quite as satisfac- tory to operate on plants in the open- ground, which should be treated just as described. After grafting, the plants, covered with a bell glass, are put into a warm pit where they remain for three or four weeks. Air is then given by raising the glass for a week, after which the cover can be removed. In the open ground, the operation takes place in May. The plants are treated as carnations pip- ings. In the experiments made at the "Villa Thuret," M. Poirault has not merely worked to produce flowers. His , desire was to cultivate the carnation on 'a dis- ease resisting stock, and further to sse if the use of saponaria would impart lasting immunity to the graft implanted on it. In the south the saponaria has the disadvantage of being late in com- ing into leaf, but this drawback is coun- terbalanced by the ease with which it can be forced. The grafted carnations flowered in December, and were over by January or February, a period corre- sponding with the resting season of the stock ; they again bloomed at the end of February or March, when the saponaria was divided. The carnation flowers were at every season as large and fine as those growing on their own roots. As to the immunity from disease M. Poirault has at present nothmg to tell us. Proper Temperature for Carnations. Ed. American Florist :~ Kindly advise me what are the approved temperatures in which to grow the following varieties: Queen Louise, Flora Hill, Genevieve Lord, Lawson, Enchantress, Morning Glory, Estelle, Crane and Flamingo. D. L. M. Carnation temperatures should be governed to a certain extent according to the condition- of the weather out- doors and the time of the year. From Septernber is to about November i, a period when we usually get bright warm days and cool nights, there are ideal conditions for carnation plant growth, but , it is too early for a very high grade of blooms. The building up of the plant to produce good results later on should be the main, object in view. An even night temperature of 50° or as near that as possible should therefore be maintained at this time for 294 The American Florist. Sept. p. all varieties. After November i the plants will become thoroughly estab- lished and begin to produce blooms of good quality on long stems. From this on the following night temperatures are best for the varieties mentioned: Queen Louise, Flora Hill, Mrs. T. W. Lawson, 54°-S6°; Genevieve Lord, Estelle, Geo. H. Crane and Flamingo, 52° -54°; Enchantress and Morning Glory, 48''-so°. The high mark of these temperatures is for moist weather when very little firing is necessary but still some artificial heat must be kept on to prevent a damp atmosphere and to keep the plants moving. During moderately cold weather the lowest mark should be maintained as close as possible and during very severe weather when heavy firing has to be resorted to a few degrees lower than these marks is better than to push the steam too much and cause a fierce, dry heat. When the days begin to get brighter and longer in early spring, then change the night tempera- ture back to 50°, which is high enough at this season to keep up an active growth. It will also preserve the vital- ity of the plants and prolong their blooming period. The day tempera- tures must be governed according to the weather. On bright cold days, when it is possible to open the ven- tilators, the temperature of the house after all the steam has been shut off can be kept at 70° with ventilation on. On cloudy warm days, with a little steam running through one of the pipes, and a crack of ventilation on, aim to keep the temperature between 56° and 60°. C. W. Johnson. Care of Newly Benched Stock. The plants which have been benched for a month or more are by this time getting a good hold on the new soil. All shading should now be removed from the glass so the plants can have full sunlight. This with plenty of ven- tilation both day and night produces a healthy, sturdy growth. Now that the plants have such an abundance of fresh, rich soil to work in, good judgment must be used to guard against a too rapid, soft growth, and to keep a check on stem rot. The soil in the beds should be kept as nearly as possible in a moist, crumbling condition, and not allowed to get spongy or like mud from too much water. Just now is a period when the carnation plant can be pushed too fast for its future useful- ness. Fresh soil and favorable weather conditions are elements conducive to vigorous growth. But by overwatering or by keeping the houses close or shaded longer than is necessary the plants may become weakened and they are now more susceptible to disease than at any other season of the year. Go over the beds and even up the sur- face of the soil so that all parts can be watered as required, also make the soil dry out evenly. If upon examination the soil seems still too light it can be made moderately firm by pressing it down with the hands or pounding it with a brick, taking care not to break any branches, as they are very brittle. Give the soil a light scratching every few days to keep it open and allow the air to penetrate. The plants should now receive their supports. This important part of the work must be attended to as quickly as the plants require it, to pre- vent the branches from falling to the soil, which soon causes the leaves to decay and get diseased. ' Unless flowers are wanted for special purposes keep the shoots pinched back for two or three weeks yet, but not as severely as previous to their being brought inside. All that is now neces- sary is to top out any shoots that com- mence to stretch into flowering shoots. This will allow the plant to make an even, sturdy growth. If these long shoots are kept topped back till about Septem- ber 15 the plants can then be allowed to go ahead and will produce good salable blooms from the start and at a time when there is a call for them. If the stock which has been growing indoors all summer has not been attended to by having the beds mulched, a thin mulch of well rotted manure can Carnation £tta. now be put on. Before applying the material, go carefully over and loosen up the crust on the surface of the beds and work a fine dressing of bonemeal into it ; then spread the mulch evenly about half an inch thick, leaving a clean space directly around the base of each plant so none of the material collects around the stem. Beds that were mulched a few weeks back may have become bare again in spots. These places should be covered with some of the fresh mulch. Regular syringing of the plants should be kept up to keep the red spider in check and for thrip and -aphis fumigating should jbe attended to on any favorable evening about once a week. Any good surplus stock left over after planting can be potted up and worked up as blooming plants for sale in pots; but only good healthy stock ought to be selected for this purpose because it will take too long to work a salable plant from poor stock to be prof- itable. They need a live rich soil with some clean, sharp sand mixed through it to keep it open and ample drainage in the pots. Keep them shaded until the new roots show through the soil, then give full light and air and a cool tem- perature. C. W. Johnson. Carnation Etta. The new light rose-pink Carnation Etta, illustrated herewith, is being of- fered by Edwin Wickersham & Com- pany, of Pottstown, Pa. The flowers, which seldom split, are said to be borne on long, stiff stems in great quantity. Changes at Covent Garden Market. The increase of business on the Covent Garden, the great flower market of London, Eng., has necessitated a further extension. A block of shops has been pulled down in Russell street and the site when cleared is to be added to the English flower section. The for- eign branch was a short time ago pro- vided with a new and handsome market in Tavistocke street. In the central ave- nue where many of the leading flor- ists carry on business, several changes are in contemplation. T. A. Dick- son & Company, who have been in the market a great many years, have transferred their business to their Knightsbridge shop. P. H. Garcia is taking Messrs. Dickson's shop. Mr. Garcia has been associated with the flower trade at Covent Garden for over fifty years, where he succeeded his father and grandfather. Times are very different now from the old days, when fashionable people used to drive to the central avenue and make their pur- chases. The increase of West End flor- ists and the stores have altered this, while the congested state of ^he streets in the_ neighborhood of the market has made it difficult for private carriages to get near the place. Gardening at The White House FIFTY YEARS AGO. We are indebted to Alexander McKer- ichar, superintendent of the Glenwood cemetery, Washington, D. C, for the following interesting particulars of gar- dening at the "White House" fifty years ago: "In regard to my connection with the president's grounds I would simply say that I went there about 1856. John Watt was the president's gardener then and I went as outside foreman. There was only one lean-to greenhouse on the. place, and that had been built for a vinery, but it seems that they were not successful with the grapes and turned it into a plant house. It stood about where Executive avenue is now, between the treasury department and the 'White House' with the vegetable garden in front just south of it. The vegetable garden was in the old style of square blocks with borders for fruit trees, cur- rants, etc. This was during President Pierce's term. In President Buchanan's administration the new treasury depart- ment was built, or begun, and the gar- den was moved to the west side of the 'White House,' between it and the state, war and navy departments, until that new building commenced. The large conservatory was designed by Mr. Clark, late architect of the Capitol and built also several smaller greenhouses as the demand for cut flowers increased and more room was required for their growth. "The family was anxious to have house grapes, but there was no house suitable to grow them. Mr. Watt applied to the commissioner of public buildings and grounds, but he hesitated, saying that they had failed once. I offered to produce grapes in early winter if they would give me a few well grown vines in pots and we got one-half dozen vines from Mr. Ferguson of West Laurel Hill, Philadelphia. I made a common frame box large enough to hold them and forced them with manure lin- ings, having ripe grapes early in Janu- ary. After that we got a small span- roof house and grew grapes in pots until jgo3. The American Florist. 295 the end of Buchanan's administration, when it was turned into a plant house for cut flowers, the demand haying increased and more room being required. "Mr. Watt resigned early in President Lincoln's term and George McLeod was appointed the president's gardener, but did not remain very long, resigning to go into business for himself in Mary- land, near Beltsville. I was then appointed and continued until i87S- There was very little change during President Johnson's term, except that the large greenhouse was burned down and we lost a good many plants. The house was rebuilt and refurnished and we bought a considerable number of Winan collection in Baltimore and from various other sources. In my first inter- view with President Grant one of his questions was, where is the vinery? When I told him there was none, he said very emphatically that he wanted one, so I reported to the then commissioner of public buildings and grounds, General Michler, and we soon got a vinery built, also a cucumber house which turned out quite satisfactory. In those days camel- lias, azaleas, acacias and such plants were much used for decorative purposes. Forcing: Perennials for Cut Flowers. To fill a bed from which we took some Crane carnations that had proved unsatisfactory, we used several plants of Coreopsis lanceolata, gaillardias and Shasta daisies, which had been in 3-inch pots in a cold frame and had frozen lightly. An equal space in the bed was given to each kind. The result was that the coreopsis and gaillardia came into bloom April i, while the Shasta daisies did not bloom before May 25. All made fine growth, especially the daisies. The coreopsis made a complete success; the flowers were fine, on long stems, and sold well ; the cut was simply enormous. The gaillardia did not thrive so well and is nowhere near the coreopsis as a producer or seller. The daisies were too slow, as only a week earlier than those grown outside. To sum upj I would strongly recommend that florists plant Coreopsis lanceolata grandiflora for cut flowers. Use good 3-inch or 4-inch pot plants, let them freeze some- what before planting, treat them to a carnation temperature and use them fol- lowing chrysanthemums. Fred Windmiller. MARKET GARDENS. Sou sterilization. A previous reference to the resultant success obtained in growing lettuce where the soil had been sterilized leads to further suggestions as to the methods adopted in the operation of soil steriliza- tion and the subsequent management of the crop. The ingenuity of the market gardener can be seen when examining the various apparatus employed. The main point at issue is the even distribu- tion of steam through a body of soil. The invention of R. W. Cartter, of West Springfield, Mass., is of simple design and can be made of common zinc pipe or tin, some 2V2 inches in diameter, with holes punched at frequent intervals throughout. Six or seven runs of such pipe united throughout and banded together a foot apart can, if arranged in from 10 to is-foot lengths, be handled conveniently. Of course, one end must FORCING COREOPSIS LANCEOLATA GRANDIFLORA. be open for connection. This form of apparatus provides a cheap method for the operation. It is evident, however, that a consider- able volume of steam is required, although little pressure is needed. Another incident in the operation of this form of apparatus is the fact that in sterilizing the soil will have to be stacked over the pipes, so as to get the full benefit of the expenditure of steam. Some operators stack up to the amount The Cartter Soil Sterilizer. of two feet of soil by placing boards around to hold in place. The steam is then turned on until the whole mass is well sterilized. The soil is then spread out and the apparatus moved on and the plan repeated. This method means con- siderable labor in shoveling the soil, but otherwise it is cheap and remarkably effective. The invention of Sargent presents a feasible method to overcome the expense incident to the removal of the soil. As will be seen in the illustration, har- row-like prongs about a foot in length extend from the pipes above and are perforated with small holes. The prongs are pressed in the soil and a strong pressure of steam is used. The entire apparatus is made of i-inch iron pipe and should be well banded together so the wear and tear of moving and forcing in the ground does not impair the arrangement. It is also well to have an oilcloth sheet to spread over when at work so that escaping steam may help serve the purpose of sterilizing. Various other methods are in use and consist mostly of individual inventions or preferences, but hold mainly to the two styles explained. The soil is usually sterilized in the early fall after the crop of cucumbers or tomatoes is past and in preparation for the early planting of lettuce. Some advantage was shown in sowing seed of vegetable plants, in sterilized soil, and as the demand for sowing seed is required before the main operation, we have found a barrel to afford a suit- able medium. Shorter pieces of pipe may be inserted in the soil in the barrel. Zinc pipes 2 inches in diameter, for instance, well perforated and tapering to point, will, with a small head of steam, do the work satisfactory. Some of the advantages to be gained in soil sterilization is the destruction of harmful fungi, which often work such havoc in a crop of lettuce. No doubt much of the previous losses were due to imperfect management of the houses," and indeed of late years the proper management of the crop is much better understood, yet the practice of soil ster- ilization has been helpful and in some cases necessary. In our experience it is not necessary to. operate more than once in every four or five years as the effect lasts over a long period. A necessary warning is the stimulation the plants receive when growing in sterilized soil; the growth will be much quicker and soft, and to avoid the dis- satisfaction of such growth often result- ing in coming balloon-headed, the night temperature must be considerably reduced, say 8° or 10° lower than ordi- narily applied. This does not keep back the crop, but counteracts the stimulating influence. If this is strictly adhered to no loss whatever should occur from rhizoctonia, botrytis, or any of the dis- The Sargent Soil Sterilizer. eases which are due to the presence of fungi. Weed seeds are destroyed, as are also grubs and all insects. Anyone suffering from these enemies to success- ful indoor vegetable gardening will profit by taking advantage of soil ster- ilization. Francis Canning. 296 The American Florist, Sepi'^9r Truck Gardening: In and Near New Orleans. The planting in 1905 has been much restricted in all lines of vegetation, espe- cially so with pecan and orange trees, owing to the inclemency of the weather in January and February. Vegetables also have been planted in smaller quanti- ties for the same reasons ; in conse- quence of the late planting the crops went to market at nearly the same time as those from California, Florida and some parts of Georgia and eastern points, consequently prices realized were only about one-third of those in former years. The trucksters living in the parish of St. John the Baptist, planting almost exclu- ively cabbage for the last quarter of a century, made a flat failure this season, owing to the fact that their cabbage reached the market just at the time the same crop was in from other sections. Crops shipped to Chicago when the strike was on remained at depots or express offices and rotted before any sales could be made. The cabbage crop in that section previous to the failure had always been profitable. The cucumber crop this season also has not been as good as in former years, owing to too much rain in the bearing season. The section across the river from New Orleans, down as far as Tropical bend, is the principal one for cucumber and lettuce planting, and pro- duces more cucumbers and lettuce than any other locality in Louisiana. The crops of these two articles this year were almost a total failure, with the excep- tion of the very earliest shipments late last fall. At Grand Isle the cucumber as well as the entire vegetable crop is far below the usual production. Sweet peppers which are grown there in great abundance were also a failure, except with a few planters, who, by a great deal of labor, were able to save some, but not near enough to pay them. At the time the bean crop was ready for shipment we had several heavy rains which caused the beans to rust and spot before they reached destination, and the truckers did not realize enough to pay for picking and packing, and in many instances had to pay freight charges. Green corn and okra have held prices remarkably well, also tomatoes. The muskmelon crop will be far behind the one of former years, owing to excessive rains followed by extremely dry weather. The first crop was very scarce, the prices not enough to justify the planting, yet there are hopes for a better second crop. The first corn crop. wa,s burned by the sun, and then cut off by the cut worms, which are now spreading to the cane fields. Fresh seed corn is shipped by our local seed houses to various points in Mississippi," Georgia, Alabama and Louisiana for replanting. In the parishes of St. Mary, Iberia and Vermillion some fields are almost barren, the cane having been cut off by the worms. The orange crop extending from Trop- ical bend as far down as Buras will not be one-fourth the usual product. The blooms in early spring gave great prom- ise, but continuous rains have caused a great deal of the fruit to fall off. This is one of the good crops of Louisiana and a great many growers depend on it. The hay crop up to the last four weeks also was a failure; the first growth of alfalfa, clover, etc., was lost. The sec- ond and third cuttings are now being harvested with good prospects of saving them. The prospects are now better in Louisiana. The gardeners have not lost courage, and judging from the prepara- tions being made the sowing for the coming fall and winter crops will excel all of former years. I trust the next report will be more encouraging than this one. Crescent. The Red Dahomey Sweet Potato. This variety of sweet potato — intro- duced into Europe in 1904 by the experi- mental garden of Bordeaux — demands a light soil, rich in mold and easy to work, and a good exposure. A heavy soil does not agree with it, but suitable ground needs no special preparation. The sprouts should be planted from May 15 to 20 (the climate of Bordeaux approxi- mates that of eastern North Carolina), about one and one-half yards apart, and should be well watered at the time of H. H. Barrows, Originator of Nephrolepis Barrowsii and N. Whitmanii, among his ferns. transplanting. These plants should grow rapidly and virogously. After runners have spread out over the ground and developed new roots, the plants need no further care, except in case of prolonged drought, when it would be well to water them. The crop can be gathered from Octo- ber I to 15 — at any rate, before the first frosts. The smaller healthy tubers should be put aside for the next year's seed. To preserve these seed tubers, pack them closely in small bags of strong paper or small flower pots, with ample filling of very dry sand or sifted ashes. Between March I to 15 place these tubers under glass, in the hotbed_, cover lightly with compost or dry sand. Do not water. When the sprouts are five or six inches long, break them off and stick them in th'e hotbed, or in small pots of sand under glass. When they are well rooted, other sprouts may be pinched off, and the process repeated until time of planting, During all this time the plants should be watered with great caution. These instructions as to culture of this new variety of sweet potato agree with the practice in our southern states. Blue Boiler Peas. The cultivation of certain sorts of peas for boiling in a dry state is carried on In different parts of the country to an extent that is surprising to those unac- quainted with this aspect of the seed trade, says a correspondent of the Gar- den, London, Eng. Two varieties in par- ticular are grown for this purpose, both blue round varieties; one is known as Harrison's I Glory, the other Bedman's Imperial. ., ,The peas are mainly grown by farmers; and are found to be a remu- nerative crop. As soon as sufficiently ripe, the cnfips are harvested and stacked, and then so,ld to seed merchants in Leeds, Wakefieia,' -and elsewhere. The peas are hand-picked by them, and then marketed m the midland and northern counties, very large". quantities are thus produced, and they are in great demand in the man- ufacturing ■ districts, where they are a staple article of food. It is not every pea that will boil well in a dry state, and so it is a custom with the wholesale seeds- men, should they have a quantity of any round, white peas left over, to boil a sample, and if it proves amenable to the culinary purposes to which peas are put, the bulk is sold on the market for split peas, the boiled sample being submitted as a test of fitness. In addition to the blue peas being sold to households for ordinary consumption, there are itinerant vendors who do a large trade at supper time by taking their stand at some favor- able point and retailing them smoking hot. The peas are soaked in water for twenty-four hours before being boiled, when they take on a consistent softness, and by those who partake of them regarded as equal to fresh-gathered crops. The vendor of supper peas takes them when quite hot around a certain district. He announces his presence bv ringing a bell, then the housewives troop forth with their basins, and in this way a palatable and satisfying evening meal is secured. It should be stated that when the peas are placed in water they will absorb the whole of it; they are then placed In a second quantity and boiled in it quite slowly, simmering for two and one-half hours. Thousands of pounds of peas are grown for this special purpose. European Horticulture. (from the BRITISH TRADE PAPERS.) Phlox Beranger. — Noteworthy among border Phloxes because of its refined col- oring, delicious scent, dwarf sturdy growth, and many other good features, Phlox Beranger appears to be a plant one can recommend as likely to please everyone who will grow it well. Its height ranges from two feet to three feet, and about a dozen good trusses can well be expected from two-year-old plants. These are literally domes of blossom; every flower appears to be as perfect as one could wish, the petals rounded and overlapping, opening quite flat, and they measure over an inch in diameter. The color is that pretty shade of soft rose seen in Darwin Tulip Clara Butt, and the white center, flamed with tiny jets of vermilion, which radiate from the tube so as to appear star-like, adds greatly to the beauty of the flower. The free use of good Phlox in border planting is much to be recommended, for at this season they prove a great mainstay when there is so little in flower that can give pretty shades, and that in goodly sheaves of blossom that admit of free cutting for the vases indoors. The Syrian Larkspur. — One of the choicest and most effective border plants is the Syrian larkspur. Delphinium sul- phureum, an elegant plant as high as the tallest man, and very distinct from other larkspurs in habit, leafage, and color of the flowers. The roots are tuberous, the leaves divided into many linear lobes like those of pellea, and these are ornamental before the flower-spikes appear. The inflorescence is in the form of a can- delabra, so freely does the main stem branch, and the pretty sulphur yellow flowers' are thickly studded along each bit of stem. It is a showy border plant, a little difficult to manage in cold, win- ter-wet districts, but very easy to grow in any light soil. Old clumps, consisting of several flowering crowns, yield a wealth of flowers, and although these do not reach the size of the florist's del- phiniums, they are none the less effective in the mass. The plant never appears to perfect seeds so far as I have observed, but doubtless does so in warmer coun- tries than our own. It was originally in- troduced as D. Zalil, and the name still prevails in many continental gardens. tgos. The American Florist. 297 NEPHROLEPIS WHITMANII. Orig'nated by H. H. Barrows, Whitman, Mass. WITH TPiE GROWERS H. H. Barrows & Son, Whitman, Mass. The growing demand for ferns of the ornamental type is evidenced at the es- tablishment of H. H. Barrows & Son, of Whitman, Mass., where four houses, each 100 feet long, are already devoted entirely to these ferns, and two 125-foot houses are at present in course of con- struction, both to be planted with the firm's specialties. Nephrolepis Scottii is to be seen at this establishment in fine condition, and substantiating- the claims made for it by its originator-in point of rapid propagation. The chiet" 'object of interest to a visitor, however, is N. Bar- rowsii, which originated heret and of course predominates. The hialbit of the plant is seen to be very regular, and the development of the fronds perfect as to type. Mr. Barrows is a painstaking grower and is careful to propogate only from his finest specimens. In this way the quality of the stock put out is kept at a high standard. A sport from N. Barrowsii and mark- edly different in type is seen here, and appears to possess some good commer- eia^l qualities. It has just been named Whitmanii. It is graceful in its habit of growth and the pinnae of the fronds are quite delicate in comparison with other ferns of this type. It seems to be a sturdy grower and likely to command a good sale. J. A. Budlong: & Sons Co., Providence, R.I. One of the largest greenhouse estab- lishments in New England is that of J. A. Budlong & Sons Company, of Providence, R. I., consisting as it does of over 200,000 feet of glass. The busi- ness was started about three years ago, and the greenhouses have all been built within that short period. There are fourteen houses altogether, seven of which are each 700 feet long, and the remainder running from 350 feet to 500 feet. The working staff comprises twen- ty-four men and thirteen women, all under the management of William White, who has had charge of the plant from the start. Among the varieties of roses grown Liberty predominates, and is in fine condition. It is not customary here to plant young stock very often, many benches of plants now running into their fourth year. Another plan followed here is that of training the plants on the outer benches to wire trellises set at an angle corresponding with the slope of the roof. The plan is said to prove quite profitable inasmuch as a better quality of flowers is produced with a heavier crop. In another house, planted with Bride and Bridesmaid this sumrner. the plants have all been tied down to induce heel breaks. This plan is followed with much suc- cess. Kaiserin is grown quite largely as a summer rose, and is just now in fine cut. Bride and Bridesmaid, Chate- nay and Killarney are also grown in large quantity. Although several houses are devoted to carnations the variety grown is not large, and comprises Mrs. Lawson, En- chantress, and Boston Market. Most of the Lawson stock was planted directly in the house, as this method is found to produce taller flowers earlier in the season. Much, however, is also planted from the field, in order to get a profusion of bottom shoots. In the arrangement of the range con- taining the larger houses the central connecting corridors are built in sec- tions and held together by screens, so that when desired, the sides may be removed to allow of the passage of teams the whole length of the houses. The While Fly. Ed. American Florist:— Early last spring the white fly devel- oped in large quantities on forcing to- matoes and later on attacked fuchsias and lantanas. It is now to be found on outdoor tomatoes and on chrysanthe- mums indoors. Can any of your readers suggest a certain remedy for this pest? J. T. The Bureau of Entomology of the United States Department of Agricul- ture recommends hydrocyanic acid gas, but where the use of this is impossible or for some reason undesirable, sprays are recommended as follows : "Among the sprays, the best brands of whale-oil soap, used in the proportion of one to one and one-half ounces per gallon of water, have been found to destroy all of the white flies except the eggs, a small percentage of the nearly mature pupae, and from twenty-five to fifty per cent of the adults which escape the spray by flying from the plants. It is not advisable to syringe tomato plants in greenhouses at any time, when avoid- able, as syringing interferes with pollina- tion and produces a damo atmosphere which promotes rot, but the injury by syringing may be as nothing compared with that which is caused daily by the insects. When the use of hydrocyanic acid gas is impractical, an all-night fumigation with a tobacco extract is recommended, followed during the next day by a syringing with a solution of whale-oil soap or its equivalent." GROUP OF ORCHIDS AT GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO. 298 The American Florist. Sept. g. THE RE TAIL TRADE The woods and shrubberies now afford plenty of bright autumn foliage for decorative work. Packing Flowers. — Flowers for ship- ping should be packed dry, says a recent European writer, as they bruise quickly when wet. Sunflower Luncheon. — A novel con- ceit was the sunflower luncheon recently given at Knoxville, Tenn. The dining room and reception room decorations were in black and gold, the sunflower colors, and huge sunflowers becomingly arranged gave an especially pleasing ef- fect. Added to this each of the invited women guests wore a small sunflower in her hair. Prizes for Window Boxes. Prizes offered by the City Park Asso- ciation for the best window boxes in factories were awarded recently at Paiste & Company's mill, in West Phila- delphia. The boxes were judged by their appearance from within the factory, the idea being to choose the ones which could best be appreciated by the fac- tory workers. There has been much interest taken in the care of these minia- ture gardens this summer with consid- erable good-natured rivalry among their owners. Nasturtiums seem to have thriven best, but there are also many brilliant clumps of petunias. — Philadel- phia Record. Chicago Ideas in London. Mrs. Potter Palmer, of Chicago, according to press cablegrams, is going in for lavish entertainments at Egypt House, which she took for the London season. The floral decorations at one of her recent balls were beautiful enough for even London to find worth looking at. They were designed by Mrs. Palmer herself. The staircase was transformed by rustic arches of rambling roses and the massive mantlepieces were con- cealed by bridges of flowers modeled on the lines of Tower bridge. Instead of dividing the rooms with looped-up cur- tains of roses, which is a decoration much seen lately, the clever hostess swung realistic hammocks of flowers with ropes of smilax and silver gauze. The blossoms shaded from the palest to vivid crimson and filled the rooms with waves of fragrance. A Floral Electric Car. The illustration herewith shows a floral electric car, one of the innumer- able forms of design work which the retail florist is called upon to supply. This design was five feet long and one and one-half feet high. It was pre- pared for the funeral of a motorman who met his death by falling from the car which he operated at Racine, Wis. To the right of the car may be seen a floral cap with the number of the deceased. The car was composed of carnations, asters, mignonette, sweet alyssum and tuberoses, while the trolley pole was entwined with smilax. The cap was of red and blue asters. These designs were the work of Rudolph J. Mohr, Racine, Wis. Mr. Mohr recently acquired the A. J. Fidler place and previously was with Wm. J. Smythe, the well known Chicago retailer. Some Newport Decorations. One of the principal social events of the season at Newport, R. I., was the dance given by Reginald C. Vanderbilt and wife at "Sandy Point Farm," Sep- tember 4. It was for young people, including the debutantes and the youngp single and married people in society. There were 150 guests in all. As the guests entered the grounds after their long ride over the country roads they saw the gardens outlined with bay trees, from among the foliage of which hundreds of electric lights glis- tened. The various flower beds were decorated with American Beauty rose bushes in full bloom, and in the large marble basin at the foot of the electrical fountain were Egyptian lotus and other water plants, illuminated with lamps. The broad terraces from the house to the Italian garden, and on to the bank of the river, also had rose trees as if in full bloom. The entrance to the house was massed in palms, tree ferns, and large hydrangeas in bloom. The decorations in the main hall were of American Beauty roses, in masses and on tall-columned vases, many electric lights showing among the blooms in the library, which was used for dancing. The massive ebony columns in the alcove were entwined with the same flower, and the old-fashioned fireplace was also banked with roses. The broad staircase was festooned with jasmine vines in shower effect, with starlight flowers and garlands of small white electric lights making a very picturesque effect. Leading from the library to the sun parlor and on the veranda, where supper was served, were palms, with large rose bushes at inter- vals. The supper tables were decorated with the many silver cups which Mr. Vanderbilt has won with his horses, each filled with hundreds of roses, giving the appearance of a rose garden in full bloom. The decorations were by Wad- ley & Smythe. New York. BUSINESS MAKES START. The month opened with a slight improvement in the demand for cut flowers, but it could hardly be said to be of a general character. The opening of the theaters, and a few decorations in mercantile establishments have brought some business to certain retail- ers, but consumption is still on a very low basis. The stormy weather experi- enced now for several days has served to curtail -arrivals very considerabi particularly outside stock, but it has also made cleaning up difficult to accom- plish. American Beauty roses are mov- ing a little better and prices have advanced somewhat in the fancy grades. Other roses are still far too plentiful for profit, and most of the business done is on straight slips at low figures. A few inside grown carnations are coming in, but they are yet too short in stem to attract any but those having particular use for them. Asters appear to move fairly well when of good quality, but small stemmed stock is very hard to clear out. Gladioli continue plentiful and move very slowly. Lilies are not very plentiful, and such as come in move quickly within the range of quo- tations. Dahlias go off very slowly, and many have to be thrown out. The red cactus varieties meet the best demand. The holiday on Monday made no difference in the buying. There was a heavy downpour of rain, and the ma- jority of the wholesale establishments closed up at noon. NOTES. Andrew O'Brien, son of Timothy O'Brien, for many years a florist at 843 Third avenue, South Brooklyn, is held pending an examination as to the death of his brother, Thomas O'Brien. It seems that a quarrel resulted between the brothers Andrew and Thomas, pre- sumably as to the disposition of the father's estate after his death recently. The father before his death presented Thomas with the good will of the busi- ness, which act seemingly met with the disapproval of Andrew. After midnight on Monday Thomas closed the store and was about to drive home when An- drew appeared. Words passed between them, ending in a struggle in which Thomas fell to the pavement uncon- scious. Upon the arrival of assistance it was found that Thomas was suffering from a fractured skull and his death en- sued later. Andrew made no attempt to get away, and when arrested sought self destruction. The annual show of the American Institute will be held at the Berkeley Lyceum, 19 West Forty-fourth street, September 20 and 21, and premiums are offered for plants, -flowers, vegetables and fruits. The annual chrysanthemum FLORAL ELECTRIC CAR. By Rudolph J. Mohr, Racine, Wis. igo5. The American Florist. 299 show under the auspices of the institute is scheduled for October 31 to Novem- ber 3. James Shanley, of Greenwood, Brook- lyn, has met a brother whose where- abouts he had not known for twenty-five years. Hearing that someone bearing his name was a prosperous hotel keeper at Oceanic, N. J., he visited that place, and his hopes were realized. The result was a happy party for a few days. Hicks and Crawbuck, the Brooklyn wholesalers, will move in October from their present quarters on Livingston street to 76 Court street, nearby. The new quarters will give them a much larger area for the display of their line of florists' supplies. Thomas Young is back from his European trip, and is now busy super- intending the installation of the neces- sary fixtures in the new wholesale quarters he is to occupy at his old address. Opening day will be Saturday, September 9. The employes of the different whole- sale establishments are arranging for a base ball game to be played on Sunday, September 10, at the ball grounds. One hundred and seventy-seventh street and Tremont avenue. If the plans for the interior decora- tion of the mammoth dome to be built at Coney Island in time for next season, are carried out, there will be placed an unusually large order for decorative plants. William Starkey and Walter Kleine, formerly with Charles Millang, will start in the wholesale business in the quarters vacated by Alexander J. Guttman at 52 West Twenty-ninth street. Leo Klein, the Third avenue florist, is to be married next Sunday, Septem- ber 10, and will spend his honeymoon in Washington, D. C. Alexander J. Guttman moves this week into his new quarters at 43 West Twenty-eighth street, and will open up September 9. N. Lecakes and John Foley returned last Saturday from a business trip to the south. G. Fisher, of the Parkville Nurseries, Brooklyn, is building a new greenhouse. R. _ Dreyer, of Woodside, L. I., is planting a house with violets. , Visitors : Wm. Rehm, New Orleans ; J. D. Thompson, Joliet, 111.; J. F. Sullivan, Detroit. CIilcag:o. THE MARKET. The advent of September appeals to the wholesaler or commission man as the beginning of the time when trade can be expected to pick up, after the summer's dullness. The past week fair business has developed for the season. The cool weather has curtailed receipts perceptibly and on Tuesday there was a shortage of good roses of all kinds. On the other hand the change of temper- ature has been very beneficial to grow- ing stock under glass. Bride and Brides- maid show a decided improvement in color and carnations are rapidly devel- oping larger flowers and longer stems. The supply of Kaiserin has been limited, best grade bringing $8. There are few Perle on the market. Richmond looks better than ever and some growers are beginning to dry off the Killarney stock. There has not been enough lily of the valley to supply the demand for sev- eral days, and any other lilies sold well. Some very good asters have been received and have brought good prices. Clematis paniculata made its first appearance and will be much used for decorative purposes. The condition of the green goods market remains about the same. September 4, Labor day, there was a fair city business and ship- ping orders held up well. THE WEST SIDE PARKS. The following with reference to the West Side parks appeared in the Chica- go Examiner August 29 : The Grabiolus Graftijobus, hardy. The ever blooming Esisnappus and The pond aquatic, Boating-Couponcardi The Board is rooting out, we under- stand. It seems they cost a deal too much to nourish; Their smell is none too fragrant, there's no doubt; Where they exist no other plants can flourish. So Eckhart says he means to weed them out. The Itching Palms that gracefully were waving Around the business offices must go: The Plum trees there is little hope of saving; Some shady ways the Board has doomed also. The gardeners who peacefully have slum- bered And left the weeds all undisturbed to thrive Must clear the ground that they too long have cumbered And show some symptoms that they are alive. Lo! a fair prospect of sweet smelling flowers. Far stretching la^ns of rest-inviting green, Clear waters, spreading trees and leafy bowers — A sort of blessed transformation scene, A bunch of little Edens soon succeeding The desolation that one now remarks. It's pretty nearly time, for we were need- ing Some slight attention to our West Side parks. NOTES. Frank Budlong, of the J. A. Budlong & Sons Company of Providence, R. I., reached this city last week in his auto- mobile to visit the local Budlongs. He is now on his homeward trip. He will cover 2,500 miles on the journey. The E. F. Winterson Company is showing some fine Boston ferns in S, 7, 8 and 9-inch, and report a good sale on these sizes. They have also just received a large consignment of Califor- nia calla and Chinese lily bulbs. J. B. Deamud is handling the White Lady gladioli from Vaughan's Green- houses in connection with Princeps. This pure white variety was introduced last year. Andrew Peterson, who sailed for Europe last June, expects to remain for some time. Mr. Peterson was for- merly located at Oak Park and is one of the old time growers of this sec- tion. Gust. Fredrickson, of Glen Lord, Mich., is spending a few days in this market. He has just recently returned from an enjoyable trip to Europe. Poehlmann Brothers are receiving some exceptionally fine Perle roses, which, by the way, are a scarce article on the market. The Poehlmann brothers and their wives are about the last of the conven- tion party to reach home, returning last Saturday. Mrs. William Winterson and daugh- ter Laura have returned from an extended visit to various points in New England. Otto Schwill and wife of Memphis, Tenn., arrived in this city September 5, and will visit the family of Leonard KUL G. Klopher, representing the Cation Greenhouse Company, Peoria, 111., was a visitor to this market September 5. D. Wood Brant reports that new stock is improving nicely, carnations showing a steady advancement. F. H. Holton and wife, of Milwaukee, were in town Saturday, returning from their vacation trip to Vermont. August Lange, wife and boy returned from Europe August 31 and report that the trip was very enjoyable. Sinner Brothers report the sale of over twenty dozens of gigantium lilies on September 5. Vaughan's Seed Store received the first two carloads of Dutch Bulbs Sep- tember 2. H. M. Rogers, recently located in Winona, Minn., has removed to this city. George Asmus and wife returned from the east September I. Visitors: J. J. Hess, Omaha, Neb.; E. Haentze, Fond du Lac, Wis.; W. W. Seekins, Duluth, Minn.; H. C. Ostertag, St. Louis; George Crabb, of Crabb & Hunter, 'Grand Rapids, Mich.; John Grossenbach, St. Louis, Mo. ; C. L. Brunson and J. Killcoin, Paducah, Ky. ; John _ Evans, of the Quaker City Machine .Company, Richmond, Ind. ; C. B. Whitnall, Milwaukee; Miss Eischen, Duluth, Minn.; James Mclntyre, Mor- ristown, N. J., Frederic W. Taylor, St. Louis. Philadelphia. BUSINESS MORE ACTIVE. The market is hardening a trifle and shows a little more activity, but while the growers are cutting very little as yet there is much more stock comingin than can be disposed of at remunerative figures. For the best American Beau- ties $3 is being asked, but something just as good is to be had at $1.50, out of another lot, with the understanding, however, that it is altogether another grade. Kaiserin roses have been very cheap, leaving very little for the grower. Liberty is now commencing to show up and there promises to be some very fine stock of this variety the coming sea- son, as several of the growers have increased their stock considerably. Some' very fine asters have been seen this week. All the commission houses carry large stocks and as the price was low they were the leaders in the market. Some really choice cosmos is also to be seen, the growers being now able to get good colors reasonably true from seed and they make a very acceptable addi- tion to the September assortment. Lily of the valley is still plentiful, although prices range a trifle higher. CLUB MEETING. It was a case of catch the last car in the breaking up of the September meeting of the Florists' Club. Although the exercises were started on time, they developed- so much of business and pleasure that it was well into the small hours before the final adjournment. The features of the evening were a fine dis- play of dahlias from the Peacock farm at Atco, and one of the newest cannas by the Conard & Jones Company. An- toine Wintzer, of the company, could not be present on account of illness, so the impressions of the late conven- tion at Washington, which was to have been his theme, was coaxed out of other members of the club. L. K. Peacock talked dahlias as only he can; he grew so enthusiastic that it ended 300 The American Florist. Sept. p, Atco September 15 to see his 100 acres in the club agreeing to go in a body to of this sturdy fall flower. The recollection of the pleasant time and the many social attentions received in Washington and Baltimore during the late convention induced the passage of a resolution of thanks, which was vigorously and unanimously passed. The Washington and Baltimore brethren are certainly hospitable to a degree. Long life to them. The presentation to the club of the many trophies won was made by David Rust for Captain George Moss, who was unable to be present. President Westcott received them in hi; usual happy vein and then they were made to contain some of his famous brew, which, on being passed round, brought out many more happy remarks. Songs from P. J. Lynch, of West Grove ; recitations by E. A. Stroud, of Straf- ford, also enlivened the occasion. Alto- gether it was a gala night. Nominations of officers for the ensu- ing year brought out Thomas B. Mee- han, for: president; Fred Hahman, vice-president; Edwin Lonsdale, secre- tary, and J. W. Colflesh, treasurer. TALK OF THE DAY. Frank Polites opened his new store in the old Haseltine building on Wednes- day last. It presents a very nice appear- ance, the woodwork and walls being painted and papered white with gold finish. The stand is a fine one, and under his enterprising management should show good returns. Ed. Reid is enjoying hoe cakes and sweet potatoes in South Carolina and Georgia, incidentally getting his south- ern trade in line for the coming season. He has arranged for consignments of considerable extra stock this winter and is looking ahead for its distribution among the best people. The Market Company is carrying a stock of Chatenay. This rose has not been popular here, perhaps because not well grown. Craig & Son are about cut out of carnations and rubrum lilies, the latter having been a great help to the trade this season. K. Boston. TRADE IMPROVES. The weather for the last ten days has been remarkably cool and the stock on hand, as well as the trade in general, show signs of improvement. Roses are of considerably better quality, especially American Beauty, and Welch Brothers this week are running some specials that will compare favorably with the winter grown stock. Other roses are equally good and consequently are hav- ing a fair demand at remunerative prices' for the season of the year. Asters still remain the staple flower, however, but those of good quality are bringing good prices and there appears to be no glut except of those with short stems and small white ones. Carnations are very scarce and find a ready market. James Tulis, of Sudbury, seems to be the only grower shipping in any quan- tity. Sweet peas are smalt and poor, due, no doubt, to the frequent rains for the month of August and are Hear- ing their end. The interest of the growers for the last week centered upon the two flower markets, the annual auction sale of stalls having taken place on Saturday, August 26. at the Park street market, and oir Wednesday, August 30, at Music hall. Both sales brought out sorne very spir- ited bidding for the choice of location and the number of stalls sold and the premiums paid were far in excess of last year in both markets. The vacationists are beginning to return, but those that have stood by the ship through the hot days of sum- mer are now missed from their accus- tomed place. James McManus, the manager, at T. F. Galvin's Tremont street store, and his assistant, Thomas Welch, are among the absent this week. W. St. Louis. MARKET CONDITIONS. The market the first part of the week showed a slight improvement, although prices are still very low at time of wri- ting. The weather is very hot and this has a bad effect on all flowers, especially outdoor carnations. Those coming in now are mostly short stemmed outdoor stock and are selling at 50 cents to $1 per 100. Lawsons are coming in short stemmed and in many instances spotted. Reds are also very poor. White varie- ties, however, are producing long stems and good flowers. Roses are coming in very plentifully. Cochet, Bride and Bridesmaid are fairly good. American Beauty', however, is best in demand and sells clean if shipped in good condition. Gladioli, asters and tuberoses are plenti- ful. The best gladioli are selling at 3 cents, while a great many are offered at I and 2 cents. Smilax is selling at 12^ cents with fair demand. Good white asters are also selling fairly well. Nearly all the local growers have their stock housed and report very favorably as to prospects. Violets are showing up well and a fine crop may be expected. It is mostly the California that is grown in this locality.. Chrysanthemums are also looking well and reports state a fine crop may be expected. Most of the wholesalers have been receiving large consignments of all kinds of flowers. • NOTES BY THE WAY. Miss Florence Thid, herbarium as- sistant, and Henri Theodore Antoine Hus, experimenter at the Shaw garden, were married. Mr. Hus is from Am- sterdam, Holland. He is engaged in experiment work with the medicinal and economic plants. A meeting of the flower show com- mittee took place at Fred Meinhardt's place. The programme was completed. An extra prize of $12 was added for twenty Richmond roses, arranged for effect. Gus Eggeling, of the Eggeling Floral Company, has been very busy painting and rebuilding. His houses of chrys- anthemums of the latest varieties are in fine shape, also his carnation houses. The next meeting of the Florists' Club takes place September 14, at Weber's Nursery; the ladies are especially in- vited. The installation of officers for 1906 will be the feature. Miss Theresa Badaracco will leave in a few days for French Lick, Ind., to take the water. This lady is a hard worker, and greatly in need of rest. H. G. Berning has a very handsome new delivery wagon. Henry is a hustler, a jolly good fellow and a hard worker. W. F. Pensacola, Fla. — Miss Violette Mo- reno, for rfiany years engaged in the flo- rist iiusiness in this city, died here Au- gust 7 after a long illness. She was highly respected by all who knew her. Washington. TRADE QUIET. All is quiet among the retailers and it is probable that this condition will con- tinue for the remainder of September. Of stock there is a plethora and plenty of it is being thrown away, which, how- ever, is no unusual or discouraging feature at this season. Roses are plen- tiful and good blooms of the standard varieties may be found in all the stores. Although there has been considerable talk about the "ravages" of the aster beetle, there seems to be plenty of asters to feed it and yet have a bountiful sup- ply left for the florists. This pest has, in this vicinity, been attacking summer flowering field carnations, but no great damage has yet been reported. Other- wise, carnations in the field have done well this season and very fair blooms are coming in, of Joost, Boston Market and Flora Hill. Planting in the houses is now being pushed and it is probable that in another week this work will be completed, except in the case of growers who are retarded by building operations. CONVENTION ECHOES. One beneficial result of the convention is the renewed interest which is being awakened among a number of the older and more experienced growers. Take George Field for a shining example. Time was when he was supposed to be a recluse in his orchid domain. A very desirable hermitage, one must agree, but now we are better pleased to see his smiling face more frequently at club meetings. Then, there is Adolphus Gude, not so long in business as Mr. Field, but an experienced and successful grower. He, too, has lately been more among his fellow craftsmen than in by- gone days, and in this connection it is interesting to note that he always has something to say and says it well. NOTES. Otto Bauer is up and around after a long and severe attack of typhoid fever. He is receiving many congratulations on his recovery, also that he had such a capable wife to look after the business during his illness. Small and Blackistone have attractive aquatic displays in their show windows. An inventive young man in the employ of the latter has added a water mill to the floral display. Alexander B. Garden has given his range a thorough overhauling, and has rebuilt four carnation houses beside making other improvements. Fred. H. Kramer is pushing work on a new carnation house 30x286 feet. S.E. Cincinnati. GLUT OF STOCK EXPERIENCED. The first three days of the last week business was very good, but the latter part was awful. Stock began accumu- lating, there being no market for any- thing and values were lost sight of. The market is glutted with asters and there are any number of roses. The weather has been very warm and sultry, which, of course, is a drawback to busi- ness. CLUB MEETING CALLED. The monthly meeting of the Cincin- nati Florists' Society will be held Sep- tember 9 at the Jabez Elliott Flower Market. Business of importance will come up, so let us all who can attend. How about the bowling club? igo5. The American Florist. 301 NEWS ITEMS. Harry Papworth of New Orleans, La., stopped here on his return from the Washington convention and reports a most pleasant time. However, he says no more railroad accidents for him. He has not fully recovered from the shock to his nervous system. John Karsten, of Chattanooga, Tenn., spent two days with us on his return from the West. He spent a day or two in Chicago visiting_ large establishments and grew enthusiastic when relating what he saw there. Peter Wieland, of New Castle, Ind., is sending fine American Beauty to mar- ket, although the supply as yet is lim- ited. Will Murphy writes from Snow Isl- and, Mich., that fishing never was as good as this year. Mrs. J. A. Peterson, who has been very ill with stomach trouble is conva- lescing. A. O. PittsUurff. FALL TRADE BOOM ON. There is a noticeable improvement in business. There is also an improvement in rose stock. Asters are very good and some especially fine dahlias have made their appearance. NOTES. J. E. Bonsall, of Salem, O., who sent several consignments of fine Lilium longiflorum to Pittsburg last April, is going to repeat his experiment on a much greater scale next year. He per- mits the bulbs to remain in the field during the winter and plants them on ,the benches in early spring, lettingthem develop by the heat of the sun, without artificial heat. He states that he will grow Kaiserin roses next spring with- out artificial heat. The Pittsburg Rose & Carnation Com- pany is making daily cuts of fine Perle, Kaiserin and Bridesmaid roses. The new oil well continues to flow about forty to fifty barrels daily. P. J. Demas, manager of the Florists' Exchange, states that he got more solid pleasure at the Washington convention than at any other like event. George L. Huscroft, of Steubenville, O., reports a fair summer business, with bright prospects for a good fall season. J. B. Murdoch has received a hundred cases of southern srailax which he says is the finest he ever handled. Jacob J. Fuchs, his daughter Alice, and his sister Estella, have returned from a visit to eastern cities. The Pittsburg Cut Flower Company is receiving some very fine white and shell pink asters. E. L. M. Milwaukee. Trade has been rather quiet the past few days with more than enough stock to go around for any demand. Lily of the valley has been rather scarce for a few days. Asters are to be had in immense quantities with a great variety of qualitv. Green stock is plentiful. The Milwaukee Florists' Club held its regular monthly meeting on Tues- day, September S. The action of the committee in entering into a contract with Gimbel Brothers for the use _ of the entire sixth floor of their building was approved by the club. The pros- pects are that the show will be of con- siderable size and several entries have already been made. F. P. Dilger spoke at length upon the good times and the interesting sights he saw while at the convention at Wash- ington. He is still enthusiastic about the reception tendered to the florists enroute. Louis A. Riemer installed the hot water heating plant in the three new greenhouses for the Miles Company, of Oshkosh; each house is 23x136 feet. Carnations are now all practically planted. They are somewhat smaller than usual on account of the wet weath- er. H. OBITUARY. Samuel Pool Rees. Samuel Pool Rees, of the firm of Rees & Compere, Long Beach, Cal., died at Los Angeles, August 31. He had spent the previous Tuesday night at home and about 9 o'clock Wednesday started as usual for the farm. After transact- ing some business with seedsmen down- town about 12 o'clock he went to the hotel and asked the landlady for a room, saying that he felt very tired and wanted to lie down. Half an hour later the landlady found him dead. Mr. Rees was a native of Wales and settled in Los Angeles twenty years ago. He was active in real estate operations during the boom in 1887 and was prominently identified with local railroads and other concerns. For several years he had given his time to the improvement of the seed and bulb growing industry and he owned lands devoted to this purpose at Burnett and other points. He leaves a widow and four children, two sons, A. J. and C. E. Rees, and two daughters, Mrs. Fred J. Fontivis, of Denver, and Miss Cora Rees, of Los Angeles, Cal. Kayren Phelan. Kayren Phelan, an old time florist and gardener of Newport, R. L, died at his home in that city August 22. For some time he had been in the employ of Gal- vin & Geraghty, but for the past twenty years had been in business for himself. He leaves two sons, one having been re- cently ordained a priest and who is now Rev. W. J. Phelan of Providence. The other son had been associated with his father and will carry on the business as heretofore. X. Richard Dean. A noted horticulturist ^ has passed away in the person of Richard Dean, V. M. H., the secretary of the National Chrysanthemum Society of England. For over fifty years Mr. Dean had been actively associated with gardening, as a lecturer, judge, contributor to the trade papers, and organizer of shows. He was the assistant secretary at the interna- tional exhibition held in London in 1866, and he was associated with the first rose show organized by the late Dean Hole. Mr. Dean was also secretary of the sweet pea show held at the Crystal Pal- ace in the bi-centenary year, the out- come of which was the establishment of the National Sweet Pea Society. In 1902 his services to horticulture were acknowl- edged by a handsome testimonial, while a few months ago he received a check for a substantial amount for his valu- able work as secretary of the National Chrysanthemum Society. He was one of the recipients of the Victoria medal from the Royal Horticultural Society. Mr. Dean died at his home, at Ealing, near London, August 21, aged seventy-six years. William D. Corley. William D. Copley, the oldest florist in Brooklyn, died August 29 at his home, 69 Floyd street, in his eighty- ninth year. Born in Singland, County Limerick, Ireland, he took up gardening as a business and was gardener on some of the large estates in Ireland. In 1847 he came to this country and in 1855 built a greenhouse on what was then known as Cripple Bush road, now Park avenue. It is generally believed that this was the first greenhouse erected within the limits of what is now Brook- lyn, although others were erected at Ridgewood, and in the vicinity of Green- wood about the same time. Mr. Cop- ley prospered and in a few years twenty greenhouses formed his establishment. It was many years before the land in the neighborhood of the location was laid out in streets, but finally the property was bounded by Nostrand, Park, and Marcy avenues, and Floyd, street. At the present time only one of the orig- inal greenhouses is standing. Mr. Cop- ley lost his wife twelve years ago, but is survived by two sons, William J. and Thomas, and one daughter. Miss Kath- erine Copley. The deceased was an honorary member of the Sixth Assem- bly District Democratic club. The funeral services were held on Sunday, September 3, the Rev. Father Dillon, of St. Louis church, EUery street, officia- ting. Nicholas B. Keeney. Nicholas B. Keeney, senior member of the firm of N. B. Keeney & Son, LeRoy, N. Y., died at his home in that place after an illness of only two weeks, aged eighty-five years. During his active life Mr. Keeney had been favored with ex- ceptionally good health and^ was of a cheerful disposition to the time of his death. The funeral services will be held at the local Baptist church, Sep- tember 8. 302 The American Florist. Sept. p, TWEKTT-FIBBT YEAB. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, S2.00. Subaoriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements, on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line, Agate; Jl.OO per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed only on consecutive Inser- tions, as follows— 6 tames, 5 per cent; 13 times, 10 per cent; 36 times, 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Space on front pages and back cover page sold only on yearly contract at SI. 00 per inch, net. The advertising Department of the American Flobist is for florists, seedsmen and nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines only. Orders for less than one-half inch space not accepted Advertisements must reach us by Monday to secure insertion in the issue of the same week. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO., ChloaQO. fVktn sending us change of address, always send the old address at the same time. THIS ISSUE 48 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Early and late frosts ,. 289 —Protecting tender crops 289 Palms and ferns — Fern culture 290 New Orleans Hort. Society (illus.) 292 Cypripedium Fairieanum (illus.) 293 The carnation 293 — The handling of carnations 293 —Grafting the carnation on saponaria 293 —Proper temperature for carnations 293 — Care of newly benched stock 294 —Carnation Etta (illus.) 294 Gardening at the White House fifty years ago.. 294 Forcing perennials for cut flowers (ilfus.) 295 Marlcet gardens 295 — Soil sterilization (illus.) 295 — Truck gardening in and near New Orleans. . .296 European horticulture 296 With the growers 297 — H.H. Barrows &Son, Whitman. Mass. (illus. ).297 —J. A. Budlong & Sons Co.. Proyidence, R. I. .297 —The white fly 297 Group of orchids at Garfield park, Chicago (illus.) 297 The retail trade 298 —A floral electric car (iilus.) 298 —Some Newport decorations 298 New York 298 Chicago 299 Philadelphia 299 Boston 300 St. Louis 300 Washington 300 Cincinnati 3(X) Pittsburg 301 Milwaukee 301 Obituary— Samuel Pool Rees (portrait) 301 — Kayren Phelan 301 —Richard Dean 301 —William D. Corley 301 — Nicholas B. Keeney 301 Chrysanthemum Society of America 302 Forcing bulbous stock 302 Florists' Hail Association 302 Meetings next week 302 Coming exhibitions 302 Buffalo •. .3W Buffalo Florists' Club outing 304 The seed trade .312 The nursery trade 314 Mignonette is likely to be consider- able of a society fad tfiis season. That bulb order should be placed before all the best stock is sold. If you have any vacant space in the rose or carnation benches, try a few plants of the new varieties offered. M. Crawford, the gladiolus specialist. of Cuyahoga Falls, O., has sent us a basket of unusually handsome gladioli. The best varieties for your trade should be given the preference in select- ing stock plants of bedding material to carry through the winter. It would be impossible to give "Sub- scriber" the desired information with- out full particulars as to what he is growing. He should also supply his name and address. Chrysanthemum Society of America. John N. May offers two prizes, $15 and $10 for best twelve flowers in four varieties, three of each, not less than 30-inch stems; no artificial supports. Open to private gardeners only. Fred H. Lemon, Sec'y- Treating; Hardwood Floor. Ed. American Florist:— I would like to hear from store men as to the best treatment of hardwood floor to keep it looking respectable. Subscriber. Forcing Bulbous Stock. The sooner the bulbs of such plants as hyacinths, tulips, narcissi, etc., are pot- ted and buried in the ground or ashes the better it will be for their successful forcing at any desired time. The longer the pots are kept covered up the better the bulbs will be rooted and less time will be required to get them into bloom in the ordinary forcing temperature. For late forcing keep the pots in the ground as long as circumstances require it. The time required to force hyacinths and Von Sion narcissi into flower depends largely upon the temperature given. For ordinary forcing four to five weeks ought to be quite sufficient. Twenty Years Ago Blue hydrangeas were very common at Newport, R. I. J. M. Gasser, of Cleveland, made the first attempt at heating greenhouses with natural gas. John Thorpe estimated the number of cut roses produced in the United States per year at 25,000,000 and carnations at 125,000,000. The most fashionable boutonniere for gentlemen at Newport was a Gardenia Florida with its own foliage or a bit of Adiantum Farleyense. The final sessions of the Cincinnati convention were held in the opera house of the Soldiers' Home at Dayton, O., with 300 members in attendance. D. S. Hefron wrote: "What we need and must have are new seedling carna- tions. Let some man make a specialty of growing seedling carnations and let him grow his own seed in the winter from carefully hybridized flowers." The Florists' Hall Association. The following amendments to the by- laws of the Florists' Hail Association of America were recommended by the directors of that body at a meeting held in Washington, D. C. These amend- ments will be voted on by the members of the association at Dayton, Ohio, in August, 1906. Article V, Section VII. — Any risk upon which three or more consecutive losses shall have been paid in the five years preceding the levying of an assess- ment, shall be considered a hazardous risk, for that assessment, and an addi- tional ten per cent of the gross amount of such assessment shall be added thereto. Article V, Section VIII. — Any risk upon which three or more consecutive losses shall have been paid in the twelve months preceding the levying of an assessment, shall be considered an extra hazardous risk for that assessment, and an additional twenty-five per cent of the gross amount of such assessment shall be added thereto. Meetings Next Week. Baltimore, Md. — Gardeners' Club of Baltimore, Royal Arcanum building, 18 W. Saratoga street, September 11, at 8 p. m. Buffalo, N. Y.— Buffalo Florists' Club, 383 Ellicott street, September 12, at 8 p. m. Chicago, III. — Chicago Florists' Club, Handel Hall, 40 Randolph street, Sep- tember 14, at 8 p. m. Cleveland, O. — Cleveland Florists' Club, Progress Hall, 244 Detroit street, September 11, at 7:30 p. m. Lake Geneva, Wis. — The Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Association, Rooms of the Lake Geneva News, Sep- tember 16, at 8. p. m. Madison, N. J. — Morris County Gar- deners' and Florists' Society, Masonic Hall, September 13, at 7 .-30 p. m. Manchester, Mass. — North Shore Hor- ticultural Society, September 15. New Bedford, Mass.— New Bedford Florists' Club, September 14. New London, Conn. — New London County Horticultural Society, Elks' Hall, September 13. New York, N. Y.— New York Florists Club, Grand Opera House building. Eighth avenue and Twenty-third street, September 11, at 7:30 p. m. New York, N. Y.— Horticultural Soci- ety of New York, American' Institute Rooms, September 13, at 8 p. m. Omaha, Neb. — Nebraska Florists' Soci- ety, City Hall, September 14, at 8 p. m. Providence, R. I. — Florists' and Gar- deners' Club of Rhode Island, 96 West- minster street, September 14, at 8 p. m. San Francisco, Cal. — Pacific Coast Horticultural Society, September 16. St. Louis, Mo.— St. Louis Florists' Club, Odd Fellows' Hall No. 2, Ninth and Olive streets, September 14, at 2 p. m. Coming Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omissions from this list.] Boston, iVIass., November 9-12, 1905. — Chrysanthemum exhibition Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Address W. P. Rich, Horticult-ural Hall, 300 Massachu- setts avenue, Boston, Mass. Chicago, November — , 1905. — Chrysan- themum exhibition Horticultural Society of Chicago. Address E. A. Kanst, 5700 Cottage Grove avenue, Chicago. Indianapolis, Ind., November 14-18, 1905. ^Indiana floral festival and chrysanthe- mum show. Address Irwin Bertermann, 241 Massachusetts avenue, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Mo., November 13-18, 1905. — Third annual flower show Kansas City Convention Hall Building Company. Address Louis W. Shouse, Convention Hall, Kansas City, Mo. Los Angelies, Cal., November 2-4, 1905. — First annual exhibition Southern Cali- fornia Horticultural Association. Address Ernest Braunton, 203 New High street, Los Angeles, Cal. Madison, N. J., October 26-27, 1905.— Tenth annual flower show Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society. Address E. Reagen, Madison, N. J. Menio Park, Cal., October 20-21, 1905.— Third annual fall exhibition Menlo Park Horticulttjral Society. Address James T. Lynch, Menlo Park, Cal. Newport, R. I., September 11-13, 1905. — Annual autumn exhibition Newport Hor- ticultural Society. Address David Mcin- tosh, Ledge Road, Newport, R. I. Phlladeilphia, Pa. November 7-11, 1905. — Annual exhibition Pennsylvania Horticul- tural Society. Address David Rust, Hor- ticultural Hall, Broad street below Locust, Philadelphia. Providence, R. I., November 14-15, 1905. — Chrysanthemum and carnation exhibition Rhode Island Horticultural Society. Address C. W. Smith, 27-29 Exchange street, Providence. Red Bank, N. J., November 1-2. 1905.— Eighth annual exhibition Monmouth County Horticultural Society. Address H. A. Kettel, Red Bank, N. J. igo5. The American Florist. 303 St. Louis Mo., Novem'ber — , 1905. — Annual exhibition St. Louis Florists' Club. Address Otto G. Koenig, 6471 Florissant avenue, St. Louis. Tarrytown, N. Y., November 1-3, 1905.— Seventh annual exhibition Tarrytown Horticultural Society. Address E. W. Neubrand, Tarrytown, N. T. Waco,, Te«., November 15-18, 1905. — Tenth annual chrysanthemum show Texas State Floral Society. Address Mrs. L. A. Shumway, Waco, Tex. . Worcester, Mass., November 9, 1905. — Chrysanthemum exhibition Worcester County Horticultural Society. Address Adin A. Hixon, Horticultural Hall, IS Front street, Worcester, Mass. New York, September 20-21, 1905.— Seventy-fourth annual exhibition Ameri- can Institute of the city of New York. Address Dr. Hexamer. 19 West Forty- fourth street. New York. New York, October 31 to November 3. — Chrysanthemum exhibition American Institute. Address Dr. Hexamer, 19 West Forty-fourth street, New York. SITUATIONS, WANTS, FOR SALE. One Cent Per Word. Cash with Adv. Plant Advs. NOT admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to tbe American Florist for the year 1905 is entitled to a five-line Want Adv. ^situations only) free, to be used at any time during" the year. Situation Wanted — As foreman, by (ifrman, ape 39, married; 2.5 years' experience. State salary and full particulars in first letter. Address Chas. Nitz. 720 Anita St.. St. Paul, Minn. Situation Wanted — By a single man, in a retail or private jilacc; jrood grower of carnations and general stock. Good references and good man for right party. Key 403. Wellington. Ohio. Situation Wanted — By experienced rose and carnation grower, also capable of managing 15.000 to 20.000 feet of glass. Will work for $40 with board and room. . LouRiDS Nielsen, General delivery, Calumet, Mich. Situation Wanted— By a good grower of roses. carnations, mums and pot plants, as section man or foreman; commercial place. State w'ages and particulars in first letter. Address Florist. 16.52 N. Halsted St.. Chicago. Situation Wanted— As foreman of an up-to- date place: .30 years' experience; lirst-class cut rtower grower; married; 4 grown children. Ger- man; wages $20.00 jjer week. Best references. Address ' L B 16, Fairport. N. V. Situation Wanted — Englishman, age 26, on private place. Life experience in fruit and plant culture, including carnations, violets, etc. Last place in England ns inside foreman for two years; good references. C. Young. Key 48. Cohasset. Mass. Situation Wanted— By a first-class man as working foreman; thoroughly competent in all branches of the business; age 40. married: a place ,30,000 square feet or more preferred,: 15 years' American experience. Address Key 420, care .American Florist. Help Wanted—Young man to learn the Horisl trade. John L. Wyland, DeHaven. Pa. Help Wanted— A iirst-class carnation grower. G. \'AN BocHOVE & Bro., Kalamazoo. Midi. Help Wanted— First-class rose grower. Good wages. A. Sunderbruch & Sons, Cincinnati, O. Help Wanted^Lady clerk in florist's store. State experience and give references Address Key 421, care American Florist. Help Wanted— At once, a first-class rose and carnation grower with references. Address Holt's Greenhouses, Butler. Pa. Help Wanted — A good rose grower and two helpers; steadv position. Address j. F. Wilcox, Council Blurts, Li. Help Wanted— Carnation growt-r. Call nr address D. Wood Brant, W. Peterson andN. 4Sth Aves., Chicagu. Help Wanted — Exi:)erienced cut tlowt'r man to work in greenhouses. .Address The Gasser Co.. Euclid Ave., Cleveland. O. Help Wanted— Packer for greenhouse and nursery stock; one w'ho has had practical ex- perience. .Xddress Siebrecht & Sox. 425 Fifth Ave., New York City. Help Wanted— Rose grower, one section, one assistant, one carnation grower: man lor shipping room. Address Lake \'ie\v Rose Gardens, Jamestown, N. Y. Help Wanted— Lady, who is experienced in first-class floral work, to take charge of a retail store- Please give references. Address Mrs. Chas. Eickholt, Galveston, Texas. Help Wanted— Competent man to take full charge of established retail business: must be reliable and trustworthy: age, 25 to 35 years. Charles H. Fox, 21st and Columbia Ave., Philadelphia. Help Wanted— .At once, good grower of carna- tions, roses etc.. to work under a foreman; steady position for right man. Give full particulars with wages expected in first letter. Address H.\sivKLL Ave. Floral Co.. Dallas. Tex. Help Wanted— At once, two hustling young men as general greenhouse assistants. State age, nationality and don't answer unless you can fur- nish best copies of testimonials as to character, in first letter. Peter Fisher, Ellis, Mass. Help Wanted— Bright, energetic young man for retail store: must be thoroughly up-to-date designer and decorator. Good wages and per- manent position. Address with reference J. J. Habermehl's Sons, 22nd and Diamond Sts., Philadelphia. Pa. Wanted — Catalogues of seeds, plants, bulbs, heaters and florists' supplies wanted by the Hyde Park Floral Co., A. J. Seiders. Mgr.. .Austin, Tex. Wanted— Boiler— Hot water heater capable of heating 2.000 feet 2-inch pipe. State make, price nd full particulars in first letter. Must be a bar- ain. Hyde Park Floral Co.. A. J. Seiders, Mgr.. Austin, Tex. Wanted Partner— With some capital, energetic, in advantageous import and export business with offices here and abroad: only those with serious proposition need apply; party acquainted with seed business preferred. .Address Key 421, care American Florist. For Sale—No. \ Carmody boiler. Heats 4.500 feet of glass. Jno. Corbett. Mt. Sterling, Ky. For Sale— Florist's business in Massachusetts; 9,100 feet of glass; up-to-date; city water, fine stock. Address Mass. care American Florist. 4296th Ave.. New York. For Sale Cheap— Good as new, a lot of 6-inch hot water gate valves. These are the very best made. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. To Exchanjfe— Latania Borbonica. in 6. 7 and 8-inch pots, good plants, for field-grown carnation plants and other stock. Send list and prices to Hyde Park Floral Co.. A. J. Seiders. Mgr.. Austin, Tex. For Sale— We have a number of 4 and 6-irich hot water gate valves in good condition, which we will sell at half price. Address The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. For Sale or Rent— Near Indianapolis, a well established j)lant of 13.000 feet of glass, planted to cut flowers and general stock. Owner will leave for Europe Oct. 1. Grand opportunity for man with .$1,000 cash. Address Key 424, care American Florist. For Sale— The best opportunity for a first-class florist in the South. City of 20.000 inhabitants, no competition, splendid ground, good .3-room house and basement, large greenhouse and heating plant, considerable stock on hand. A bargain. Address A. J. McGehee, Jackson, Tenn. For Sale — A good florist business in a western city of 60.000 can be purchased at a great sacrifice. Well established trade and prospects for future bright. Is worth $1,700. but will dispose of busi- ■ ness for S700 cash. Ill health cause of disposition of business. Key 217. care American Florist. To Lease— For 5 or 10 years, about IS or 20 thousand feet of glass, heated with hot water, also (Hie steam boiler, large boiler system can be run steam or hot water. Over 50.000 roses cut frorii one house 110 feet long. 31 feet wide last year: over 7.000 'mums in No. 1 sliape planted this year, also 3 or 4 thousand carnations planted and houses all full of good stock. Will buy all the carnations, roses and 'mums for the next five years at a price agreed on, as I can use them in my store. Must have S2.CKX) for use of the stock and $100 rent each month; or will sell property and houses and buy all stock mentioned. Do not write unless you have cash or fine security and mean business. Reason for selling, sickness and too much to attend to. Key 423. care American Florist. For Sale— A good florists' business in a Michi- gan city, established 15 years. 20.000 inhabitants. Three greenhouses. 18x70, 20x70. 18x70. also violet house 12x30; steam heat, city water; store and living house connected. Situated in the center of the city, on main street. Sell all you can handle, and had to buy $200 to $300 worth a month from outside. Bears close investigation. Address Key 418, care American Florist. For Sale at a Bargain. Eight Creanhousaa, 24x142 feet; Garland iron gutter, steam heated, size of glass 16 x 18 inches: 17,(XX) square feet: built only three years: stocked with Liberty. Ivory, Bridesmaid and Chatenay. All in Al condition. Also seven room dwelling on the place. Eight miles from Chicago. Will bear close investigation. Address P, car« Amarlcan Florist. Four Greenhouses.about three-fourths of an acre of ground, house and stable in first-class condition. A good opportunity to make money. Location, Frankford, Phila. Apply MICHELL'S SEED STORE, 1018 Market Street, Philadelphia. A BARGAIN. FOR SALE— A flower store in a community of about 15.000. also handling candies, soda water and ice cream; located in the most prosperous part of Idaho. Carnations never sell for less than .$1.00 per dozen; roses never less than $2. .50. East- ern w'holesale prices prevail, handy to three whole- sale markets. No glass or competition within 125 miles. A chance of a life time for a good man. Price very low. Object for selling, other interests demand my attention. Address Key 422, care American Florist. Business Announcement. In 1901. B. E. St. John and myself established the Fairmont Nurserv Co., at Fairmont, Minn. .In May 1905 B. E. St. John, Victor St. John and Nina St. John, without my knowledge or consent incorporated in the firm name, the last two named never having been connected with the old firm in any way. Proceedings are now pending to enjoin the use of the partnership name by the new corporation, to protect the trade and myself, 1 wish to state that the rating in Dunn and Brad- streets reports of either the Fairmont Nursery Co. or the St. John & McKisson were based almost wholly on property owned by me. outside of tbe partnership, and do not pertain in any way what- ever to the new corporation. I am in no way responsible for their contracts, and anyone doing business with them should investigate for them- selves. MCKISSON'S FAIRMONT NURSERIES. G. D. McKisson. Proprietor. FOR SALE. The Alameda Greenhouses ROSWELL, N. M. A good florists' business in a city of 8,000. Well established trade and prospects for future bright; 300 miles from any other green- house. 9-room dwelling; barn, artesian well; hydraulic ram pumps water to two lirge tanks; 5,000 feet of glass; water heat; 9 lots, 50x160 each. Have a good catalogue busi- ness. Will sell for $12,000 cash. Don't write unless you mean business. MRS. J. P. CHURCH, ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO. To Our Customers in the Western Passenger Association: We can secure you a rate of one and'Tone- fifth fare for the round trip to ChicaRO for the following dates: .August 5, August 19, Septem- ber 2, October 28. These tickets are good return- ing for about seventeen days. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. CHICAGO. U is good business policy j ^ ^ to mention the •^ «^ •^ American Florist When you write to an advertiser^ 304 The American Florist. Sept. g. Louisville. Business is quiet. The weather is not as warm as it has been, and the nights are cool, which is very desirable for inside stock. Roses of fair quality can be had in limited quantities, the demand being slow. Some good carnations from young stock are to be had in small quantities and sell well. The few dah- lias left sell well. Cosmos is available in small quantities. Out-of-door stock has become scarce. A good many pot- ted tuberoses are shown and the demand seems good. Green goods, with the exception of smilax, are plentiful. At John Bohrman's place, everything is in fine shape. His stock of ferns is unusually good and he has grown a good many plants of the newer vari- eties. Stem-rot has suddenly attacked a number of William Walker's carnations in the field. The stock was very choice, and the situation is a peculiar one. Of $34 contributed to aid the unfor- tunate C. W. Kline, of Leavenworth, Kas., $9 came from members of the Kentuckv Society of Florists. F. L. S. Buffalo. Business the past week had been rather quiet. Summer tourists are returning to their homes, consequently there is nothing going on in society. Next week will see a big wedding at Niagara Falls, N. Y., at which Buffalo and Niagara florists will have work to do. We are very sorry to announce the serious illness of Charles Schoenhut, the William street florist. He is at the hos- pital with appendicitis. William Scott will be the judge of cut flowers at the London, Ont, exhi- bition this year and W. A. Adams at the Toronto show. Recent visitors : Paul Berkowitz, of J. H. Bayersdorfer & Company, Phila- delphia, Pa. ; Mrs. Walters, Le Roy, N. Y.; Paul Liebsch, Batavia, N. Y.; Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Guenther, Ham- burg, N. Y. ; George L. Graham, Brad- ford, Pa.; Mrs. E. M. Krauss, Colum- bus, O. ; Misses Matilda and Rose K. Held, Baltimore, Md., and H. J. Wise, East Aurora, N. Y. Bison. Austin, Tex. The Hyde Park Floral Company has been organized here and is now building three houses, 14x100 feet, with 6-foot lean-to propagating house, boiler and potting sheds, and other improvements. The members of the firm are F. T. Ram- sey, proprietor Austin Nursery; A. J. Seiders, Edgar Hall and H. S. West. Mr. Ramsey is president of the new firm and also owns the largest nursery in the southwest. Mr. Seiders, the manager, is a landscape gardener and florist of many years' experience, having laid out and been in charge of some of the largest public grounds and parks in the state, and lately instructor in horticul- ture and floriculture at the College of Industrial Arts for young women, at Denton, Tex. Mr. Hall has conducted an extensive florist's business in this city for a number of years, and Mr. West has been employed in the postoffice department for several years. The firm intends to grow roses and other stock for nursery planting, bed- ding plants, and a considerable amount of space will be devoted to cut flowers. Toledo, O. On the evening of August 10 a few of the florists of the city got together, and decided that it would be for the interests of the trade to start a florists' club. They therefore agreed to meet again in two weeks and in the meantime make an effort to interest others in the project, with the result that on August 24 about twenty-five florists of the city met and proceeded to organize what is to be known as the Toledo Florists' Club. After electing George Bayer as presi- dent for one year, E. H. Cushman, of Sylvania, vice-president, and S. N. Peck secretary and treasurer, the members adopted suitable bj^-laws and the work of organization was completed. This city now takes her place with the other progressive cities in the work of advancing the interests of horticul- ture, and as our city already has the reputation of being one of the finest convention cities in the land, who knows but we may be able to offer sufficient inducements in the near future to per- suade the S. A. F. to visit us; and if so, we know they will not go away dissatis- fied. Any person having anything to offer for investigation that would be of interest to our society can address S. N. Peck, 1707 Broadway, and the same will be presented for the club's consideration. S. N. P. Sedalia, Mo. At the Missouri State Fair held here August 21-26, an interesting branch was the floricultural department. In the various collections of plants Gelven & Son of this city won first premium in every case. In cut flowers and floral designs the following awards were made: For best and most artistic floral design, not over thirty inches high. Gelven & Son, Sedalia. first: Wm. L. Rock Flower Compan.v, Kansas City, second. For best and most artistic floral design, flat, not ove'' eighteen inches in diameter, Wm. L. Rock Flower Company, first; Gelven & Son, second. For best vases of Bride and Bridesmaid roses, Gelven & Son. first. For best vases of white, pink and red carna- tions. Gelven & Son, first. The displays in this department at the state fair this year were far ahead of previous years. Charles H. Gelven was the superintendent of floriculture. Cleveland. W. Griesinger, representing Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago, was a visitor last week, leaving for Pittsburg and nearby towns. F. W. Ziechmann is remodeling his place, and other growers are completing repairs. Winona, Minn. — Fuhlbruegge Broth- ers have purchased the greenhouses for- merly owned and operated by the Winona Floral Company and will take possession at once. Burlington, Vt. — C. P. Jones has leased his greenhouse, and sold his stock to Jones & Sanborn, the Williams street florists. Mr. Jones has accepted a position with the firm. Lexington, Mass. — Norris F. Comley, wife and children have returned from England, where they visited the late James Comley's mother, who is now 102 years old. Mr. Comley was much pleased with the English exhibitions, but thinks it hard to beat those of this country. Buffalo Florists' Club Outing. The event of the season was the annu- al outing of the Florists' Club on Tues- day, August 29. It was without any ex- ception the most successful ever held. The weather was fine, the place the best and the music all that one could wish for. The games were hotly contested and in some cases the judges had to make very close decisions. William Scott was start- er; C. H. Keitsch, announcer; W. A. Adams, J. F. Cowell and S. A. Anderson, judges; A. J. Scott, handicapper. "William F. Kasting was late in arriving, so was not a judge. After the games all adjourned to the banquet hall, where a fine dinner had been prepared. After justice had been done to the dinner, and a few remarks by William F. Kasting, who presided in place of President Neubeck, who could not at- tend owing to the illness of Mrs. Neuback, Mr. Kasting introduced William Depew Scott, who complimented the Florists' Club on the honor of having Mr. Kasting elected president of the S. A. F. He gave advice to the ladies of all ages and was pleased to see how the boys did so well at the tables, The first event was the ball game be- tween the East Side and West Side, which resulted in a victory for the East Side with the score 12 to 9. Pitchers, East Side batteries, Wiese, Grever and Boettger; West Side batteries, W. B. Scott and D. J. Scott. Umpire, the fam- ous ex-florist pitcher, Stephen Jones, whose decisions wer&- never questioned. Individual work by some of the players bordered on the sensational. Bert Schnall on first base, while not as large as Isbell Chance or Roger Connor, caught one ball that would make them envious. If Jim Walton could overcome his love for his head he would make a hitter, but at present he is an artful dodger. Kneitsch, the pretzel warbler, is certainly a hitter. S. A. Anderson arrived in time to play one inning, make a hit and turn his ankle, which put him out of commis- sion temporarily. THE MINOR GAMES. Ladies' race — Lucy Schafer, first; Ruby Mack, second; Lily Heidenreioh, third. Special one-half mile race, between E. B. Kull with a 20-yard handicap, and A. Reichert, the latter being an easy winner. Leap frog race, ten leaps to finish and hands used — J. Kramer and C. Kneitsch, first; W. Grever and E. Walter, second; D. J. Scott and A. Reichert, third. Palmer's special standing jump, W. Grever, first, 8 feet and one-half inch; E. Slattery, second, 7 feet 9 inches. Old men's race — George McClure, first; T. Venneman, second; William Ehman, third. One hundred yards open handicap, and a hotly contested race — James Longley, first; A. Reichert, second; J. Kremer, third. Boys' race — H. Kempker, first; R. Rior- dan, second; G. Anderson, third. Running: broad jump — D. J. Scott, first, 16 feet 9 inches; William Grever, second, 15 feet 6 inches. One-fourth mile open handicap — Carl Humphrey, first; A. Reichert, second; J. Longley, third. Three-legged race — W. Grever and B. Walters, first; A. Reichert and J. Long- ley, second. We have among our florists one young lady whose equal is hard to find as an all around athlete. Base ball, running, or any other game, we will back Miss Ruby Mack. George McClure got a box of cigars as his prize and they say gave them to the handicapper for the 10-yard start. It is better to be a has been than a never was. William Scott was a ball player at one time. If B. A. Slattery could reverse his feet he would be a good jumper. Jim Walton is certainly a runner. The Juicy Georgia Melon. The sun is on his mettle. An' he's fired up a spell, But the Georgia watermelon Is a-coolin' in the well. You pick him from the patch there. Where he's kiverin' the groun', An' he answers when you thump him, "Ripe an' soun'! Ripe an' soun'!" If your hopes are frail an' fleetin'. An' like summer dreams depart — If your sweetheart's heart forsakes you. Try the watermelon's heart. — Atlanta Constitution. /poj. The American Florist. 305 What Do You Pay For? You pay for service, proper packing and the prompt shipment of your orders. What Do You Get? Do you get it ? A new customer said last week: "I didn't know what service was until I dealt with you." Give us a chance to show you the secrets of our success. Weiland & Risch, Leading Western Growers and Shippers of Cut Flowers, 59 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Long Distance 'Phone Central 879, Am. Beauties— Per doz. 30 inch stems ....$3.00 24 inch stems 2.50 18 inch stems 1.76 13 inch stems 1.00 Short 60 Roses— Per 100 Maids $ 2.00 to $ 6.00 Brides 2.00 to 6.00 Killarney 3.00 to 8.00 Liberty 3.00 to 8.00 GoldeaGate 3.00 to 6.00 Chatenay 3.00 to 6.00 Carnations— Good stock 1.00 to 2.00 Miscellaneous Stock— Per 100 Valley .....$ 4 00 to $ 6.00 Auratum Lilies 12.00 to 15.00 Easter Lilies 12.00 to 15.00 Asters l.OOto 2.00 Daisies 75 to 1.00 Gladioli 2.0O to 4.00 Tuberoses 5.00 to 6.00 Decorative— Per 100 Ferus Per 1000, $1.25 .16 Sprengeri 2 00 to 400 Asparagus Strings 25.00 to 50 00 Adiautum 1.00 Galax .15 Smilax lO.OOto 16.00 Leucothoe Sprays 75 to 1.00 Subject to change without notice. NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONI ELEGANTISSIMA Grand stock— In all sizes. Very popular in New York and all the larsje cities. Unpraeadenteil Sals of Larga Spaelmens A splendid investment to plant NOW for the fall trade. Prices from 7Sc each; $9.00 per dozen: $50.00 per 100 up to $2.00, $3.00, $5.00, $7,50 each. Satisfaction guaranteed. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown, N. Y. Please mention the American Florist when writing, N.Lecakes&Co. 53 W. 28th St., New York. T«l. No. 1 2 1 4 Madison Square Stands at Cut Flower Exohange Coogan Bldg., W. 26th Street & 34th Street Cut Flower Market. Specialties: Oalax Leaves, Ferns and Lenoothoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Pine and all kinds ot Evergreens. Green and Bronze Galax Leaves, $1.00 per 1000. Please mention tJte A merican Florist when writing, ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wishing to do business with Europe should send toi the ii Horticultural Advertiser" Thli i> the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the Horticultural traders; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription to cover cost of postage 75c; Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." Chllwell Nurseries. LOWDHAM. Nolls. England. SOMIETHING NEW. Branches of the Huclile berry Tree— a most ele- gant decorative green. It is largely used by florists of the Paoiflo Coast, Washington and Oregon, in decorations The branches are Hat, very thickly furnished with exceedingly lustrous, green leaves, and it seems to adapt itself to almost any position In decoration that the Wild Smilax can be used in. CALDWELL the Woodsman. EVERGREEN ALA. New crop Hardy Ferns, now ready. Fancy, tl.25 per 1000; Dagger, 81.00 per 1000. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Decorating Evergreens at Wholesale. Wild Smilax, Palmetto and Cyoaa (fresh cut). Palm Lsavea, Calax, Leuoothoe, Farna and Mas«ea, Loaf Mold, Orchid and Azalea Peata. EvBRTTHiNa m Season, THE KERVAN COMPANY, ZO Waal 271b St,, NEW YORK. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. HARDY GUT DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. We carry the finest and most complete line of Decorative Evergreens and Florists' Supplies. Our specialties are DAG- GER, $1.00 and FANCY FERNS, Al quality, «l,00 per lUOO. Discount on large orders, BRILLIANT BRONZE and GREEN GALAX, fl 50 per 1000. Laurel f-estooning. good and full, handmade oc and 60 per yd. Green and Sphagnum Moss, 81.00 per bbl. Sphagnum Mom, 6O0 per bag; 5 bags }2,U0. Ivy Leaves, 84.00 per 1000. Sprengeri, 25o and 50o per bunch. Asparagus Plumosus, 50o per bnnoh or string. Leucothoe Sprays, 8100 per 100; 87,60 per 1000. We also carry a full line of Florists' Supplies such as Tin Foil, Cut Wire, Corrugated Boxes, all sizes, Folding Boxes, Ribbons, all sizes and colors, All Kinds of Letters, Wire Designs, Cycas Leaves, Etc., Etc. Our stock Is of the best quality and at the most reasonable rates. Please write tor our price list. Orders by mail, telephone or telegraph will receive our most careful and prompt attention. L. D. 'Phone 2«18 Main. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., 8 and 11 Province St., Boston, Mass. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. GERANIUMS NOW READY. Good Stocky Plants from 2-in. Pots. Jean Viaud 83.00 per 100 M me. Barney 300 " Mme. Canovas .... 3.00 " Mme. Charotte 2.00 " Mme. Jaulin 2.00 " Madonna 3.00 " Mme. Landry 2 00 " ■We will send 1000 (SO each) of the above for $18 00, or BOO (26 each) for $10.00. Cash with order. Send for descriptive Geranium Catalogue. Let us figure on your needs for next season. Z-inch pot plants only; no cuttings. Bruanti 82 00 per 100 Centaure 2,i0 " Le Old 200 " Gloire de France ... . 2,00 " Jean de La Brete 3 00 '' Jolly de Bammevllle 4.00 " Ryoroft's Surprise Mar. deCastellane.. 3 00 per 100 Miss P. Perkins 2,00 " Miss Kendell 200 S. A. Nutt 200 Granville 2 00 Mrs E G. Hill 3.00 Queen of the West.. 2.00 R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, ■ White Marsh, Mdi Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. E. A. BEAVEN, Wholssala Dealer In Southern Wild Smilax And Florist' Hardy DaooratIvs Supplies, EVERGREEN, ALS. PUase mention the American Florist when writing, George Cotsonas&Co. Wholesale and Rntail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens. Fancy and Daggerl Ferns, Bronze and ' Green Galax. Phone 1202 Mad. Sq. Main Store, 45 W. 29 h SL. N C W YORK, National Florists' Board of Trade, OHIcei 66 Pins SIrast, Nsw York. Credit Reference Book. A subscription to our Credit List will cost yon 810 a year, and it may save you 8100 the first month. Special Reports. We make a specialty of this part of our work. Collections. We collect slow and doubtful ac- counts. Why not go through your books at onoe and send us all the claims that are in aneart? =THE= AMERICAN FLORIST GO.'S ...Directory FOR 1905 Hundreds of New Names and Addresses. AND contains the usual fully corrected and revised lists of Florists, Seeds- men, Nurserymen, Horticulturists, Land- scape Architects, Parks, Cemeteries, Botanical Gardens, Horticultural Socie- ties, Horticultural Supply Concerns of the United States and Canada, Leading Foreign Houses and much other valuable trade information. Price $2 postpaliL AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 324 DEARBORN STREET, CHICAGO, ILL. 306 The American Florist, Sept. p, wm 7^^ ^ IWI^^"^ Believe us when we say that we can take care YVliy r^O¥ of your orders for Beauties, Liberties, Roses, Valley, Carnations, Asters, i and Green Stock. \ A TRIAL WILL CONVINCE YOU. \ HOLTON & HINKEL CO., Miiw.^t^ee s.. Milwaukee, Wis. I ♦ 2 Without doubt the Best Equipped Wholesale House in the west. ! Please in t: Ilium tltp A inc itt^/i F uf i^t 7u/tr}t writing. »♦♦♦»♦♦♦«♦♦♦■•♦♦♦♦ The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, WHOLESILE CUT FLOWERS. FLOBISTS' SUPPLIES. WIRE DESIOHS. AGENTS FOR THE EVERLASTING GREENHOUSE TILE BENCH. 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Wbol^ale power/\arK^ Mii-WADKEB, Sept. 6.. Rosea, Beauty per doz. 1.00® 2.50 Liberty 3.00® 8.00 " Chatenay 2.00® 5.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 5 00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 2 00® 5.0O " Petle 4.00®600 Carnations 100® 2.00 Smilar 10.00®12.50 Asparagus sprays 3 00 Sprengeri J,.00@, 3.C0 Valley 3.00® 4.00 Adiantum 1-00 tiOngiflorum lilies 12.00 Eubium lilies 3.00® 4 00 Asters 60® 1.60 Qaillardia „ 100 Gladioli lOO® SCO St. IiOTiIs, Sept. 6. Hoses, Beauty, long stem — 1.50® 2.00 " " medium stem 1.00® 1.25 " " short stem... .35® .75 " Bride, Bridesmaid 1.50® 3.00 " Golden gates 2,00® 3.00 Carnations 76® 1.50 Smllax 10 00®12.50 Asparagus Sprengeri 1.00® 1.50 " pfumosus S5.00@50.00 Adiantum 50® .75 Fancy ferns 1-60 Gladiolus 1,50® 300 Asters 60® 1,50 Tuberoses 1.50® 2 00 Valley 3.00 PlTTSBUEO, Sept. 6. Roses, Beauty, specials 20,00®25.00 " extras 10.00®t5.00 " " No. 1 5.00® 8.00 '■ •■ ordinary 2.00® 3.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 1.00® 500 " Perle, Chatenay 2.00® 400 Kaiseriu 3 00@12.00 Carnations 75® 2,00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Smllax 12.00@15.00 Asparagus, strings 25.00®50.00 Asparagus Sprengeri 20.00®30 00 Lilies... lO.OOfilSOO Adiantum 75® 1.25 Asters 50® 3.00 Gladiolus 1.00® 3.00 CiNonnjATi, Sept. 6. Roses, Beauty, per doz — 1.00® 4.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00® 4.00 " Liberty 3.00® 6.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3.00® 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 3.00 Lily of theyalley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 60,00 Bmilax 12.60®15.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Asparagus plumosus and Sprengeri in bunoheB 35o per bunch Gladiolus 3.00 Asters 1.00® 2.00 Lillam auratnm 12 50@15,00 " rubrum, short 4 00 Longiflorum 12.50 FANCY AND DAGGER Ferns ^"^^ No. I Stock Only 65c. per 1000. GiA:L^A.^L^ Braiiant Bronze or Green, 75c per 1000. Use our Laurel Festooning for your Decorations. It gfives the best satisfaction of any decorative green at this time of the year. Sample lot on application. We make it daily, gathered fresh from the woods. Hand made, full sizes, 4c, 5c and 6c per yard. Once used, always used. Branch Laurel, 35c per large bundle. Princess Pine, by the pound or made into festooning when desired. CROWL FERN CO., Millugton. Mass. Telegraph Office, New Salem, Mass. Long Distance Telephone Connection. »♦»♦♦»♦♦»♦♦< Headquarters for American Beauties ^ASi DncAe "^^ receipts of Brides I Cd reuses and Bridesmaids are improviuK daily and from this time on we can supply the best stock obtainable In tbis market. varnailUllS supply and we will be in special position to take care of your daily shipments, as we handle the product of the best growers. WE WANT YOUR STANDING ORDER FOR THE SEASON. Our facilities for handling your orders are the best. Let us demonstrate this fact to you. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, % CHICAGO. I Room 218, 51 Wabash Avenue, GROWERS, ATTENTION Consign your Flowers to the NEW PHILADELPHIA COMMISSION HOUSE, WI^. E. IVf cKISSICK, 1221 Filbert St. Up-to-dite Methods and Exceptional Facilities for Quick Service. Clbtbland, Sept. 6. Roses, Beauty, per doz 50® 3.00 ■■ Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 6.00 " Meteor 4.00@10.00 " Kaiserin 4.00® 8.00 Oarnations.. 1.00® 2.00 Smilaj; 20.00 Asparagus, striugs 2&.00®50.00 " Spreugeri 1.00® 2.00 Common (erus : 1.50® 2.50 Asters 5(@ 2.00 Gladioli 1.00® 2.00 igo5. The American Florist. 307 E. H. Hunt, WHOLESAlt Cut flowers "THE OLD RELJABLE." 76 Wabash Ave, ^.CHICAGO Please mention the American Florist when writing. E.C.AMLINQ THE LARGEST, » S BEST EQUIPPED, g S MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED g WHOLESALE S CUT FLOWER HOUSE S S IN CHICAGO. g 1 32, 34, 36 RANDOLPH ST., § g CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. Please 7nention the A tnerican Florist when writing. J. B. DEAMUD Wholesale Florists 51 Wabash Ave., - - CHICAGO. Long Distance Phone, Central 3155. Please ^nention the American Florist zvhen writing D. WOOD BRANT, BITCOZSBOB TO BRANT a NOE FLORAU CO. Grower of CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Brides, 3-in. pots, S3.50 per 100. Direct Shipments from Greenhouses W. Peterson and N. 48th Aves., CHICAGO. Please mention the A tnerican Florist when writing. A Daily Cut from 40 to 60 Growers ROSES, CARNATIONS, ORCHIDS, SWEET PEAS, VALLEY. GREENS, Etc. Inside market quotations. Catalogue Free. Most complete line of Florists' Supplies In tlii! West, E. F. WINTERSON CO. Established 1894. 45-49 Wabash Ave, CHICAGO. Please tnention the A m.erican Florist when writing, VauElian & Sperry, Wholesale Florists, 58 and 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WRITE FOR SPKCIAL PRICES. Please jnention the A merzcan Florist when writing. Whol^ale flower/\arl^ Chicago Sept 6. Roses, Beauty, 30 1o 36-in. stems 3 00 20 to 34 •■ 3.00 15 to 18 " 1.35(a 1.50 13 " .75(5' 1 00 Liberty 3 00(5' 6.00 Chateoay ,3 00(01 6.00 . " liride, Bridesmaid 3 00(Si 6 00 Golden Gate Z.mfi: 6.00 Gen'l MaoArthur 4.00(g:1000 Killarney 3.00igi 6 OH Carnations 1 00(5:, 3.00 Valley 3 00(5), 4 00 Asparagus Plumoaus, per string 35 to .50c. spravs 3.00(5)3.00 Spiengeri 3,00(5)3.00 Galax leaves, Bronze, per 1000, $1.50 .20 Adiantum 75(5), 1.00 Fancy Ierns....per 1000, 1.00(5), 1.50 Smilax ]0.00@13..50 Asters 50@ 2.00 Auratum lilies per doz. SI. 50 Gladioli per doz. 25®, .75 J. R BUDLONG Boses and Carnations A Specialty. 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. sr.CUT FLOWERS Please vientun} the Ainerican Florist when writing. PETER REINBERG 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Cut Flowers LARGEST GROWER IN THE "WORLD. Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES— Per doz. 36- inch stems $3,00 24-Inch stems 3.50 20-lnoh stems 2.00 15-inoh stems l.BO 12-lnch stems 1.26 Short stems 8 .75 to l.OO Per 100 LIBERTY M.OOto 6.00 MAIDS AND BRIDES 3.00 to 6.00 DNCLE JOHN 3.00 to 6.00 CARNATIONS l.OOto 2.00 All flowers are perfectly (reth and properly packed. No charge lor P. & D. on orders over $5.00. Please mention ike American Fiorist when writing, WIETOR BROS. """""■^ Cut Flowers Growers of All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 5t Wabash Ave, CHICAGO. please yneniion the A nierican Florist when writing Chas. W. McKellar WHOLESALE FLORIST, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY. Fancy Valley, Boses, Carnations, and a full line of all Cut Flowers, Greens and Florists' Supplies. Please jnentiott the American Florist when writing Poehlmann Bros. Co. Wholesala Crowsrs of o'^ior. in Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 35>37 Greenhouses: Randolph Street* Morton Grove, IIU OXXIO.A.G^O<» Please mention the American Florist whcnwriting. KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY 40-42-44 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Our reputation has always been that we fill orders when others fail. All stock in season at Lowest IVIarket Rates. 808 The American Florist, Sept. g. . Field Grown Plants. Prosperity $4S00per lOOO Flamingo 75 00 per 10C0 iWiay Nayior 40.tJ0 per 1000 Flora Hill 40.00 per 1000 Vesper $35-00 per lOOO Nelson 3500 per 1000 JoosI 35.00 per lOOO Roosevelt 40.00 per lOOO The Philadelphia Cut Flower Co., i5i6&i5i8SansQmst., Philadelphia, Pa. WELCH BROS. All Varlatlaa FLOWERS In Season. FANCY and DAGGER FERNS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES all klnda. Lone Distance Telephone, 6268-6267 Main. -CUT STRINGS OF- Asparagus Plumosus Nanus First-class stock, running even and full, SOc each. W. H. ELLIOTT, - - Brighton, Mass. A.rt^i^,ft.rt . ,|^^ft.ii>iK.ft.jKiik.0 .rtt-i^,n 'K'ft^^^'^ ■"*'''*> ^-^'i -THE- i.M.McGullough'sSonsGo. WHOLESALE FLORISTS ALSO SUCCBSSOBS TO I THE CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. « < CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. i Special attention given to Shipping Orders. \ 818 WALNUT ST. CINCINNATI, 0. ^ 'V"Uni r' u ' ECIAI.TV. Consignments Sollcitad. Prompt Payments. Esiabllahad 1891. ALFRED H. LAN6JAHR, ^^^-'^'^^t Telephone 3924 Madison Square. PHILF.KESSLER Wholesale Comtni''S'on Florist 42 WEST 28th STREET, Consignments solicited. M^uu V«kwl^ Prompt pa /ments. ni©W T OiK* Mease mention the A merican Florist when writing. GET NEW CUSTOMERS By placing your specialties before the Purchasing florists of the entire country y advertising in Send Copy Now. THE AMERICAN FLORIST. 310 The American Florist. Sept. p, CUT FLOWERS OR DESIGNS will be Delivered lor the Trade on Wire or Mail Orders in fiest Qualities and Prices. SAN FRANCISCO. TELEPHONE MAIN 1023. Sievers & Boland, FLORAL ARTISTS 33 Post Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. INDIANAPOLIS. Bertermaoo Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Ave. . INDIANAPOLIS, IND. ST. LOUIS. Fred. C. Weber, FLORIST, 4320-4328 Olive St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Established 1873. Bell, Lindell 676. DENVER. T he Park •••Floral Co. J.A.VALENTINE. DENVER, COLO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing MILWAUKEE. C. C. PoUworth Co. MILWAUKEE, WIS. proper oar your orders in Will take proper care ol 'Wl^rnN^IN vour orders in TTlJVWlUlll. WASHINGTON. Shaffer Ma 1 4th and Eye Streets, 'i^^'^Ir;. WASHINGTON. D. C. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. WASHINGTON. A. Gude & firo. FLORISTS 1214 F Street, Washington, D. C. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. DENVER. nORAl DESIGNS AND TLOWERS. Best Quality on Shortest Notice. DENVER, COLO. DANIELS & FISHER, Order bv mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address; ' Daniels cienver." BUFFALO. BUFFALO, N. Y. DETROIT. lOHN BREITMEYER'S SON" Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs..j».3tot.jt High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio. Indiana and Canada^ Sailings Week Ending September 16. Sep. 12, Liguria, Genoa-New Tork. Sep. 12. Saxonia, Boston-Liverpool. Sen. 12. Ivernia, Liverpool-Boston. Sep. 12, Kaiser Wilhelm II, N. T.-Bremen. Sep. 12, Kronprinz Wilhelm, Bremen-N.Y. Sep. 12, Lake Champlain, Liverp'l-Mont'l. Sep. 13, Haverford, Liverp'l-Philadelphia. Sep. 13, Majestic, New York-Liverpool. Sep. 13, Teutonic, Liverpool-New Tork. Sep. 13, Hellig Olav, N. York-Copenhagen. Sep. 13, Potsdam, New York-Rotterdam. Sep. 13, Chemnitz, Baltimore-Bremen. Sep. 14, Victorian, Liverpool-Montreal. Sep. 14, Parisian, Glasgow-New York. Sep. 14, Buenos Ayrean, Mont'l-Glasgow. Sep. 14, La Bretagne, New York-Havre. Sep. 14, Cymric, Boston-Liverpool. Sep. 14, Ottawa, Liverpool-Montreal. Sep. 14, Lake Manitoba, Montr'l-Liverp'l. Sep. 14, Moltke, New York-Hamburg. Sep. 14. Hamburg, Hamburg-New Tork. Sep. 15, Virginian, Montreal-Liverpool. Sep. 15, Cedric, New York-Liverpool. Sep. 15, Celtic, Liverpool-New York. Sep. 16. Furnessia, New York-Glasgow. Sep. 16, Astoria. Glasgow-New York. Sep. 16, St. Louis, N. York- Southampton. Sep. 16, St. Paul, Southampton-N. York. Sep. 16, Merion, Philadelphia-Liverpool. Sep. 16, Etruria, New York-Liverpool. Sep. 16, Umbria. Liverpool-New York. Sep. 16, La Touraine, Havre-New York. Sep. 16, Southwark, Montreal-Liverpool. Sep. 16, Patricia, New York-Hamburg. Sep. 16, Batavia, Hamburg-New Tork. Sep. 16, Ryndam, Rotterdam-New Tork. Sep. 16. Grosser-Kurfuerst, Bremen-N. Y. Sep. 16, Kroonland, New York-Antwerp. Sep. 16, Finland, Antwerp-New Tork. CHICAGO. P.J.HAISWIRTH Auditorium Annex, ....- CHICAGO. Mail., telegraph or telephone orders filled nromotly in best stvle^ WASHINGTON. ATLANTIC CITY. CHOICEST FLOWERS. George H. Berke FLORIST. Local and Long Distance Phones. 1505 Pacific Ave., ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. ATLANTA. ATLANTA FLORAL CO. ^'--T" ATLANTA, GEORGIA. Straal, NEW YORK. W. H. Donohoe, 2 WEST 29th STREET, Formerly of Young's. NFW YORK Tel. 3034 Madison Sq. »^»- " « UIMV. Orders from the trade, for theatre, steamship or otlierwise. filled in first-class style, at wholesale prices. TRY Mh.. WASHINGTON. GEO. H. COOKE, Connecticut Avenue and L Street, WASHINGTON, D. C. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ST. PAUL. HOLM & OLSON, ST. PAUL. THE LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Orders will be well cared for anywhere in Minnesota and the Dakotas. Hease mention the A merican Florist when writing, GALVESTON. Mrs. Chas. EickhoH, 2310 AVENUE M, OAI.VESTON. TEXAS. Out Flowers, Floral Designs, Decorations. Telephone 1087. All mall, telegraph or telephone orders promptly and artistically filled. Please mention the American Florist whenwriting. OMAHA. HESS ^ SWOBODA, Florists, 1415 Farnam Street. ftlVIAHA MFU 'Phone i601 and L. 1688. U1T1*U1«., llLiD. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing SPRINGFIELD. Mark Sifken FLORIST. 378 Main St., Springfield, Mass. WASHINGTON. Alex. B. Garden, 441 Csntar Market, Washington, D. C. CARNATIONS, ROSES, Etc. Wholesale and Retail. Telegraph or 'Phone. JACKSONVILLE. MILLS THE FLORIST, 36 W. Forsyth Street, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. SAVANNAH. John Wolf, FLORIST. -SAVANNAH, GA. ■jgo5. The American Florist. 311 Chrysanthemums October 1st. We will have the largest and best assortment of Chrysanthemoms in Chicago this season and can supply your wants after October tst. j^ j^ J- J- ^W%£%c^^^c^ Nice clean stock, medium l%^fj9V>9 stems, $2.00 to $5.00 per 100. Carnations All you want at 75c to $1.50 per 100. A. L. Randall Company, 19-21 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. GERANIUMS $10.00 and $12.50 per lOOO. Send for List. Per 1O0O SMILAX, from rose pots. ..$10.00 SPRENGERI, from rose pots 10.00 PANSIES 4.00 ASPARAGUS DEFLEXUS and R08USTUS, $2.50 per 100. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Please 7>ie>il on nif -' menran Florist when writing. CARNATIONS Strong Field Plants. S,COO LAWSON $50.00 5,C0O PROSPERITY 50.C0 5,000 MME. JOOST 40.00 5,000 PERU, white 50.00 W. A. HAMMOND, Richmond, Va. Please mention the Aiuerican Florist when writing, FIELD GROWN Carnation Plants. Clean. Healthy Plants. Per 100 Per lOOO Queen Louise $4.oo $35.00 F. Hill 4.00 35.00 White Cloud 4 00 25.00 F. Joost 3-00 25.00 Margins 3.00 25 00 Prosperity 4.00 35 00 Crusader 5-00 40.C0 LUTEY'S GREENHOUSES ""SffoT"- Please mention the A mertcan Florist when writing. Carnations. Extra fine field-grown Carnations. Queen Louue and Ethel Crocker, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per lOCO. ALBURGER & CASCADEN Belmont Xve., above City Ave , CYNWYO, PA. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Commercial Growers, MORTON GROVE, ILL. Poehlmann Bros. Company, D ACpC Chatenay, Golden Gates and Unole John, 3H-in., 83 50 per 100: Chatenay, Malda, Gates *^"''*"^ and Unole John, 3M-ln., 15.00 per 100; Liberty, "good stock" from 4-in., 910.00 per 100. CHRYSANTHEIVIUIVIS. 2^-ln., good young stock: Kalb, Willowbrook, NEW VARItTIES.— Emily Mileham, 8)4-in., Robinson, T. Eaton, Bonnaffon, Monrovia, Kim- SSuUperdoz ; «'20 00 per 100. berly, Plumeridge, Etherlngton, Sbaw, Quito, Dr Enguebardand Leila Pilkina at$3 00 per 100. iTo''p™'ioo°"'"''' ^''''"p'"''' ""''"^ ""^y '*"'■ *' STEVI A ^^"'''•' *' ^^-^^ "" '™' *^^'^'' We have some Extra Fine PROSPERITY, Field Grown Carnations for sale, at $6.00 per 100. Other Varieties all sold out. PROMPT SHIPMENTS. FILLED STRICTLY IN ROTATION. Headquarters for Finest Cut Roses, Carnations and Other Cut Flowers. Asparagus Piumosus Nanus, Cut Strings and Sprays. Smllax and Spreniferi in quantity and quality. POEHLNANN BROS. COMPANY, Morton Grove, III. 33-37 Randolph St., CHICAGO, ILL. Choice Plants. FIELD CARNATIONS Nice bushy plants of Norway. Lswson, Pros- perity, Armazindy, Joost, etc., J5 00 per 100; $15.00 per 1000. Good stot^k grown on new ground. ROSES. ROSES. Per 100 1000 Brides and Maids, extra Hoe, 4-in . . $8 00 " " strong, 3-ln 3 50 ISO 00 Ivory and Gates, very choice, S-ln. . . 4.00 35 00 5-in. Asparagus Pluntoius, {35.00 per 100. Strong 3-in.Smilax,S4.00. 3-ln. Sprengeri, 8400; 4-in.,S7.00. W. H. CULLETT & SONS, ■ Lincoln, III. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing Field-Grown Garnations. eOO Estelle, field-grown, strong, healthy plants,$5.00 per 100; $45.00 per lOCO. Cash with order. W. SABBANSKY, Kenton, Ohio. Field-Grown Carnations... Extra fine PROSPERITY and NORWAY, $4.00 per 100; MRS. JOOST, April cuttings, $3.50 per 100. THOMAS SALVESON, Petersburg, III. STRONG FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Guardian Angel, S3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 Whits C(oud 4 00 terlGO; $35,00 per 1000 Cash with order. FLUE66E BROS, 2791 N.Leavittst. Chicago. Please TnenCion the A merican Florist when writing- CUT ROSES. Maids, Brides. Chatenay s and MacArthurs. Write for Prices. PINE-CBOFT BOSE HOUSES, ROBERT MILLER, E. Brookfield, Mass. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. DRACAENA INDIVISA, 8, 4, B-lnoh, K.OO, 110.00 and 125.00 per 100. ASPARAQUS PLUMOSUS, S-lnch, 15.00 per 100. GIRAHIUMS, 8. A. Natt, Castellane, John Doyle, Perkins. Single and Double, Gen. Grant, La Favorite, Mme. Sallerol, Booted Cuttings, 81 00 per ICO. 8-ln., 85.00 per 100. VINCA VARIEGATA, 2-iBch, 83.C0 per 100. REX BEGOAilAS, nice plants, 2and2i4-ln., 85.00 per 100. CINERARIA, 2-inch. 82.00 per 100. CHINESE PRIMROSES, 3-inch 84 00 perlOO. JERUSALEM CHERRIES, 3-ioch, $5.00 per 100. BOSTON FERNS. 6-inoh, 30c each. A nice lot of MADE-UP KENTIA PALMS, in 8-in. and 9-in. pots, at 83.00 to 15.U0 each. Splendid plants for decoration. CASH WITH ORDER. GEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON, N. J. SMILAX!! Strong:, 2-incb, $1.50 per (00; $12.50 per 1000. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kans. Please mention the American Florist when writings ^Ifo^^. CARNATION PLANTS Walcott, Lawson, Nelson, Flamingo and Adonis. FINE PLANTS at S6.00 per 100. JOHN L. WYLAND, DeHaven, Pa. CARNATIONS Queen Louise 40,00 per 1000, These are fine large plants, free from disease. Can be returned if not as represented, and money will be refunded. Cash with order or C. O. D E. C. MARSHALL, Kdnnett Square, Pa. 312 The American I'lorist. Sept p, The Seed Trade. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. W. H. Grenell, Pierrepont Manor, N. Y., Pres. ; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., First Vice-Pres.; C. E. Kendell, Cleveland, O., Sec'y and Treas. Twenty-fourth annual convention at San Jose, Cal., 1906. J Onion and spinach are reported short crops in Europe. William F. Dreer is making a busi- ,ness trip through Germany. In California the hot weather in July is said to have injured the carrot crop fifty per cent. Owing to wet cool weather the Ger- man crops of nasturtiums have not seeded as they should. Reports from France are to the effect that the supply of Roman hyacinths will be shorter than was expected. E. O. Stevens, son of O. B. Stevens of Shenandoah, la., is now with Vaughan's Seed Store, New York. Potato growers report that owing to wet weather both early and late vari- eties are rotting in the ground now. Some Japanese lily dealers report crop shortage owing to April rains. Gigan- teum is said to be one of the short items. The deaths of Nicholas B. Keeney, LeRoy, N. ,Y., and Samuel Pool Rees, Long Beach, Cal., are recorded in our obituary column. W. B. Griswold, of Lincoln, Neb., returning by way of Chicago from a month's vacation east, reports onion acreage there very small. London, Eng. — At the numerous auc- tion sales held here during the last weeks of August, fair prices prevailed. Roman hyacinths were in strong demand. The members of the board of direc- tors of the Wholesale Seedmen's League are announced to meet in New York September 14 to compare notes on crop returns. We are in receipt of the report of the proceedings of the twenty-third annual convention of the American Seed Trade Association, held at Alexandria Bay, N. Y., June 20 and 21 ,1905. Vine seeds in Nebraska have been hurt somewhat by the heat of early August, fruits having dropped off and some vines blighted. The later setting- will require delayed frosts to mature. H. H. Harries, lately of the Goodwin, Harries Company, Chicago, has just returned from a California trip and anticipates locating on the coast, prob- ably at Santa Cruz, in the near future. San Jose, Cal.- — The Braslan Seed Growers Company is reported to have netted $6,000 on its crop of canary seed, that article having advanced in price owing to partial failure of foreign crops. 3,700 ACRES OF GARDEN SEEDS IN CULTIVATION. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Wholesale Seed Growers. SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA. Springfield, Mo. — The Springfield Seed Company has filed a statement showing that it has made an increase in its capital stock from $20,000 to $25,000, all the increase paid. Assets $40,582.87, liabilities $13,715.87. The onion set crop at Chicago will, in number of bushels, probably slightly ex- ceed that of last year, although possibly not so good in quality. Chillicothe and Louisville report about a usual crop, while Indianapolis is somewhat less. Canadian pea crops of wrinkled sorts will probably yield about sixty per cent of an average crop. The hard varieties of peas, like Alaska and others, have not been planted so largely, but the yields will probably be sufficient to fill orders. Visited Chicago: J. Comont, repre- senting James Carter, Dunnett & Beale, London, Eng., enroute to Winnipeg, Man. ; S. B. Dicks, representing Cooper, Taber & Company, London, Eng., en- route to the northwest; Fred H. Bate- man, Grenloch, N. J. Chicago. — Charles D. Stone & Com- pany, customs brokers and freight for- warders, have been kept unusually busy the past two weeks with shipments of foreign stock. Some of the bulb ship- ments they had in hand were the heav- iest yet received in this country. The L. a. Budlong Company at Chi- cago has this summer dug an immense ditch six feet deep by twenty-six feet wide, going through their onion set fields which it is expected will cure the difficulties they have experienced during the past two seasons from heavy rains. The increased use of vegetables in cans by the larger consumers in the cities is believed to lessen the demand for fresh vegetables from truckers, the trade of this kind thus passing into the hands of the canners and thereby to some extent reducing the trade of the seedsmen. Eugene Schaettel, representing Vil- morin-Andrieux & Company, Paris, France, after five years' absence will sail from Havre on the S. S. Lorraine Sep- tember 23 to call on the American trade. His address while in this country will be care of August Rhotert, 26 Bar- clay street, New York. San Jose, Cal.— J. M. Kimberlin & Company have leased the Snell ranch, 650 acres, eight miles south of San Jose, for general seed growing purposes. This new location is about two miles west of the seed farms of Charles Parker and F. A. Wilcox, and is well supplied with water for irrigation. Cineraria Grandiflora Trade pkt. Medium Tall— Prize varieties, mixed g ,60 Owarl— Prize rarieties, mixed SO Dtiticv superb mixed— ^ oz., 60c: H oz., *^""^J $1.15; Oz., 84.50. Choice Large Flow- ering, mixed, Oz., $1.25. W. C. BECKERT, Allegheny. Pa. f PUGET SOUND Cabbage Seed. NEW CROP NOW READY. ^ ; Write for Prices. : : COX SEED COMPANY, Seed Growers for the Wholesale Trade, San F'rancisco, Cal. peas! and other I ISEEDSl When you are buying on this side kindly ask- for samples and prices. 4> I \ W. W. JOHNSON & SON, Ltd., « I Boston, ENGLAND. f freesia Bulbs French Grown. Mammoth Va to 9i-incli per ^ 85c: per 1000. .$7.50, rst quality. %_toMf-inch Mammotn Vz to ^4-1 100.85c: per 1000. .$7.50, First quality. % to per 100. 70c: per 1000, California Grown Choice, ^4 to K-inch. per 100, 65c: per 1000, $5.00: 5,000 for It22.50. First quality, % to 54-inch, per 100. 45: per 1000. $3.00; 5000 tor $14.00. PURE WHITE FLOWERED Bermuda Grown Choice, % toH-inch.perlOO:SSc: per 1000. $5.00: 5.000 for $22.50. Samples Mallsd on Appllcailon. VAUGHAN*S SEED STORE CHICAGO: 84.86 Randolph St. NEW YORK: 1 4 Barclay St. Iron Age The most complete and satisfactory line of Garden Tools on the market. Your 1906 Catalogue siiould include these tools. Cuts and Copy we furnish. 99 FARM and GARDEN IMPLEMENTS. BATEMAN MFG. CO. Box 84, Grenloch, N. J. No. 6 "Iron Age" Combined Double and Single Wheel Hoe, hill and Drill Seeder. tgo5. The American Florist. 313 ARE BEST BY TEST.... Vaughan's Pansies NEW CROP SEED IS NOW ARRIVING. Special Mixtures: VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PANSIES. 10 PER CENT SPECIAL Cash Discount On orders over $3.00 for F ower Seeds if the cash is enclosed 10 Per Cent. The World's Best. This is a combination of as many separate colors, types, blendings and unique kinds as can be found in the world. It is the best general mixture in existence and is most widely known and popular. Price: Per oz., $10.00; Vz oz ,$5.00; Vs oz., $1.50; trade pkt, SOc. VAUGHAN'S "GIANT PANSY MIXTURE." This mixture includes . the richest reds, cop- pers and bronzes, together with the most delicate rose and pink shadings, all the dis- tinct colors of Trimirdeau, the splendid Gassier strain with its delicate veinings. We have spared no expense to secure the newest, richest and finest sorts. Price: 14 lb., $14 00; oz., $4.00; % oz., 60c; trade pkt., 2Sc. VAUGHAN'S PREMIUM PANSIES MIXED. Embraces all the va- rieties of the Fancy German Sorts. Per pkt, 2Sc; Vs oz., 80c; Vs oz., $3.00; oz., $5-50. MASTERPIECE— NEW GIANT CURLED. P*' ^t-^l'" ""« ,r"" to "Double ansies" than anything ever introduced under thit name. In reahty the number of petals is the same as that in other Pansy flowers, but they are crimped and curled in such a fashion that the flowers appear double. The flowers are of enormous size, often 3 inches across, and the color variations and combinations are odd and striking. Trade pkt., 50c; Vs oz., 75c; 14 oz.. $1.35; oz, $5.00. CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING PANSIES. "Choice mixed,- pkt. I0c;j4. oz., 30c; oz., 7Sc; 4 oz , $2.50. This is not a complete mixture like our International; it does not con- VAUGHANS "EUTE" MIXTURE. tain any pure white, yellow or any self colors, nor any other of the well known kinds. It is comprised of the cream of four Pansy specialists' choicest and most expensive mixtures and such new and novel kinds as listed above. Trade pkt., 50c; % oz.,$i.OO. IMPROVFn GFRMAN MIXTURE This is a mixture of three strains from IlVlb'KUVCIJ faCKlYlAW miAlVW-C. ^^^^^^^^ German growers.and is made up mostly of separate colors, with a sufficiently large percentage of white and yellow. Per large pkt , 10c; 1/^ oz , 20c; 1/2 OZ , 30C; oz , $1.00. NEW ORCHID-FLOWERED PANSIES. a most interesting type of Pansies of the Giant Flowered Class contain^^^^^^ mix- ture of the most surprising, novel, unique and beautiful color combinations. The upper petals are upright and sort of plaited, which gives the flowers their resemblance to orchids. The colors range in terra cotta shadings as well as in the flesh orange, rose, pink and lilac. Trade pkt. (250 seeds), 2Sc. MUSA ENSETE, New Seed just arrived, 100 seeds, $1.00; igoo seeds, 8.00. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 84 and 86 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. 14 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. please 7nention the A merican Florist when writing. HSPANSIESl^ THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Stroni! Field-Grown Plants Now Ready- All large flowering and grreat variety of rich colors. «4.00 per 1000. $7.00 for 2,000. Plants by mail 60c per 100. Seed, finest mixed, $1.00 per pkt. .35.00 per oz. October 1. plants in bud and bloom. $6.00 per 1000: $3.00 per 500. The above guaranteed to be first-class in ever\ respect. Cash with order please. ti Di JCNNINUO) SOUTHPORT, CONN. Grower of the Finest Pansies. Please jnention the A merican Florist whe7i writing- Mushroom Spawn rrp^„'i.„.„„. FERTILE. PRODUCTIVE. r'Eniilish in bricks, per 100 lhs.,S6.00 f. 0. b. New York: $6,50 f. o. b. Chicago. Write for prices on quantity, VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE B4-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK. LEONARD SEED TIRNIP SEED. CO. CHICAGO ONION SETS. Our Sets are now Harvested. WHITE PEARL SETS Ready to Ship. Write lor Prices, Wholesale Seed Growers. Seeds for present requirements ready to ship. Contract orders tor delivery after harvest 1905 are still being booked. Beans, Peas and Garden Seeds. Wbitb fob Pbices. TIME TO BUY NOW. Get Our Prices. Flower Seeds and Bulbs Please mention the A merican Florist when writing "b"J7,«o mushroom spswn kks We Grow Mushrooms. We are headquarters for "PURE CULTURE" SPAWN and importers of ENGLISH MUSHROOM SPAWN. Write us and we will send you free of charge valuable iiformation on the subject Fresh Supply of Spawn Every Month. :vi:u:s XI BEO o Alca.s« l^kElolix. Per 100 Primroses, Chinese and Obconica. 2W-in S2.0fl Cinerarias, assorted colors, dwarf. 2!i-in 2.(K) Smilax, Hue. strong plants, 2 i-in 1.50 Forget-me-nots, fine field clumps for winter bloomintr 4,00 Stevia, fine field clumps 8.00 Pansles. finest larpe flowered, transplanted. .50 $4.(KI per 1000; larger plants, in bud and bloom, per Mm. $^).00 70 Christmas Peppers. 2'4-in Fine, in llower and fruit, .'^-in Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2^-in . Per 100 ... 2.00 . .. 4.00 ... 2.00 ... 5.00 ... 8.00 6.00 Hydrangea Otaksa, fine, 4*in Begonia Vernon, stock plants, 4-in Double Daisies, Lonpfellow and Snowball, fine transplanted plants from frames, $4.00 per 1000 50 ^'fo.sp nifyjfion the A merican Florist whenw^tttng. Paeonias Choice named, in all classes, earliest to latest. Wiite for list. Narcissi Choice Double White, perfectly hardy, fragrant, unfailing bloomers. Fine for decoration. 50,000 to close. No rea- sonable ofler refused. F. A. BALLER, moomington, Dl. Please mention the A merican Florist when luriting. Le Journal des Ro$e$. Organ of the French Rosarians. Published at Paris. Once a montli witb colored plates. Subscription $2.70 per Year. Sample Copies Free. "SrafN^^?" JOURNAL DES ROSES a SUISNES, Brie, GrisT-Suisnes. (Seine et IWarne), FRANCE. Palms and Asparaos CHEAP. Per 100 Latania Bor., 3-in. pot, seed leaves.. $ 3.00 " " 3-in. pot, 15-18 in., 3 ohr. Ivs. 12.00 " " 5-in. pot, 18-20 in., 3-4 ohr. fvs. 15.00 " " 5-in. pot, 20-24 in., 4 ohr. Ivs. 20.00 Kentia Bel., 2^-ln. pot, 6- 8 in., 2-3 leaves. .. 10.00 " " 3 -in. pot, 8-10 in., 3-4 leaves... 12.50 Sherman Nursery Co. CHARLES CITY, IOWA. Please mention the American Florist whenwriting PEONIES 100 cHoice NAMED VARIETIES. The most complete list in the United States o£ the best and newest Peonies at or'ces that cannot fail to interest the buyer. Calalogue mailed free. CURRIE BROS. CO. Seedsmen and Florists, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Hydrangea Otaksa Fine Seld-grown plants, SIO, Si2 and $15 per 100. CARNATIONS— Prosperity fine fislJ-grown plants, S4.00 per 100; i3S.OO per 1000. VIOLETS — Imperial and Princess of Wales, nice fleld-grown plants, 84.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 ^^ Satisfaction guaranteed. BAUR FLORAL CO., Erie. Pa. ft' ROSES, FERNS OF ALL KINDS. Cinerarias, Chinese Primroses and Cyclamen See KUHL'S AD. in first August number. Write him at PEKIN. ILL. You will not legret it. Please mention the A merican Fiorisi when writing. PORTO RICO GROTONS. Drac. term. 50,000 2M-in. fleld-grown, nice colored, strong plants, October and November, ready to ship. Write for prices. Please order now, not later. E. MEIER, Rio Piedras. Porto Rico Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Established 1876. 30th year. The Sarcoxie Nurseries, J. B, WILD & BROS. SARCOXIE, MO. ORNAMENTALTREES. Shrubbery. Roset, PdOniet, FRUIT TREES, Njt Trees. Everything in the fruit line. Send for our Fall, 1905, and Spring, 19C6, wholesale and re- tail price list. Gold medal. World's Fair, on ori amentaLs. Silver medal on exhibit of fruit. Palms, Orchids, Bay Trees, etc. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. -THE Florists' Hail Association Insures over 23,000,000 square feet of glass. For particulars address JOHNG.ESLER,Sec'y,"'"'!i^'!'^"- 316 The American Florist. Sept. g, CaliforniaCallas „ ARE READY. Grown for us by Experienced Florists.dug only when well ripened and cured in the shade. They are as free By-n-r ^ from diiease as possible. jj 'fffT'! Sizes and Prices for M^'i Fall delivery, Healthy (k. Bulbs up to Grade. ^-tt,^..:^ Diameter. Per 100 t* ^ - ir> x lit to lV4-inoh 8 5 00 ^,^-t,, l)4toa-iaoh 7.nn W^ff-f 2to2"^-inch 10 00 Vaughan's Seed Store, \^: 84-86 Randolph St., Chicago. 14 Barclay St., New York. Please Tneniion the A merican Florist when writings Ludvig Mosbaek ONARGA. ILL. 30,000 Asparagus ^"dXrenilnT 4-inch, $10.00; 3-incti, $5.00; 2i4-inch, $2.50; seedlings, Jt.oo per too. PoncioC Florists' rdllOiBO International. Strong, bushy plants, $t.S0 and $1.00 per 100. Seedlings ready, strong, 1000, $4.00; too, 50C. Seed of same, i-oz. $1.00; oz. $7.00, mixed. Giant vars. mixed, J-oz. 6Sc; oz. $4. Bedding plants. Ferns and Hardy Perennials. Please tnention the A merican Florist when wriiin s- Bostons S-inch $40.00 per 100 6-inch so.OO per 100 Pot-grown stock in elegant condition ready for immediate shift into larger sizes. Reus Elastica, ». *'='"' 9mall Farnc z^-inch. ss.oo oer Ollidll llilllit) 100; $26.00 per 1000. Holton & Hunkel Co. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Please viention iheAynerican Florist when ivritinz. 'I^L CARNATIONS 1000 Fiorina, 1.500 Lord, l.SOO Prosperity. 1.000 Passmore. 500 Harry Fenn at $6.00 per 100: .$.50.00 per 1000. CHARLES H. TOTTY, Madison, N. J. Please mention the A merican Florist when writings The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE »2.00 per doz.; J12.00 per 100: 1100.00 per 1000. Dissemination 1906. Wonder. ully prcductive. IND!«fMPOUS FLOWER t PUNT CO., I indlMipolll, JOHN HARTJE \ Ind. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Grown VIULLIo Slumps. ino 1000 •■3,000 L. H. Campbell $.5 00 $45 00 2,000 Princess ol Wales 6.00 60 00 There is no better stock in the market ut any price. Cash with order, please. R. EN8ELMANN & 80^. -^rs'l.'-°' F^ase mention the A merican Florist when writing. Carnations Per 100 Perl 000 LAWSON $6.00 $50.00 NELSON 5.00 40.00 MORNING GLORY 5.00 40.00 GUARDIAN ANGEL 500 40.00 Fine, Healthy, Field-Grown Plants. Per 100 Per ICOO 40.00 40,00 40.00 CRUSADER 5.00 QUEEN LOUISE 500 FLORA HILL 5-00 All plants sold under the express condition that if not satisfactory they are to be returned immediately when money will be refunded. Per 100 Per 100 $45.00 45.00 AQDADiniC PLUIWOSUS, 3V2-inch...$S.oo /\Or /%Ii/\UUO SPHENGERI, 3y2-inch... 5.00 Peter Reinberg !:'h*icag& Hannah Hobart THE PRIDE or CALIFORNIA. THE GRANDEST OF PINK CARNATIONS. A shade deeper in color than Lawson blooms, four to four and one-half inches across, full and regular. Stems long and strong. Does not burst the calyx. Growth free and easy. A prolific bloomer. Its flowers wholesale for a higher price than any other carnation in the San Francisco market. (See ilhistratlon and full description in American Florist of July 1. 1905). Orders for rooted cuttiims Unoked now and filled in rotation beginning Jan. 1. 1905. at $3.00 per 12: $15.00 per 100: $120.(H) pt-r KKK). JOHN tl. SIEVERS & CO., 1251 Chestnut st, San Froncisco, CoI. FIELD GROWN SINGLE Violet Plants. Princess of Wales and Dorsett, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per lOOO. Carnation Plants FIELD 6R0WN Morning Glory $45.00 per iCOO Glacier. 45.CO per lOOO Peru 35.00 per lOOO ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids, Mich. Please Tnention the A merican Florist when writing. Marie Louise Violets strong plants from frames, $2.50 per IOC; $20.00 per lOOO. JOHN B. RUDY, Elmira, N. Y Please fnentio?i the American Florist when writing. Field Grown VIOLETS. string, healthy plants of Lady Campbell and California, No. 1, 82.60 per 100; »30 00 per 1000. No. 2, good plants. SI. 60 per 100; $12.00 per 1000. Packed free of charge to carry safely. Address CHARLES BLACK, Higiitstown, N.J. please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Fine Stock in 3-inch, Marie Louise. Imperial and Prince o( Wales, $4 00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Surplus 'Mum. Stock in 2, 2H and 3-inoh, at $3.00 per 100, any of it. 600 White Ivory. 100 Pink Ivory, 150 Timothy Eaton, 75 Paoiflo, 65 White BonnafTon. Crabb & Hunter, Grand Rapids, Mich. Please mention the Atnerican Florist -when writing. MY MARYLAND PURE WHITE. JESSICA RED AND WHITE VARIEGATED. Two Great Carnations for 1906, $2.50 per dozen; $ 12.00 per 100; $1 06.00 per 1000. J Are you shrewd in business? Yes? } then write us imniediatejy concerning « these two grand carnations. I The E. G. HILL CO, Richmond, Ind. The H. Weber & Sons Co. Oakland, Md. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1000 White -Hill, Queen Louise, Peru $4.00 $35.00 Colored— Harlowarden 5.00 45.00 Prosperity 5.00 45 OO Joost and Sport 3 60 30.00 Spren^erl, 4-inoh 6.00 Calla tllles 7.00 MRS. A. M. SCHAFER, 229 Balmoral Ave., CHICAGO Alway mention the American Flo- ^ rist when you order stock..j< 1905- Th E American Florist. 317 For Sale* 10,000 fine strong Field-Grown CARNATION PLANTS, in following varieties at $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000: Queen Louise, Gov. Wolcott, Prosperity. White Cloud, Kohinoor, America, Estelle. F. Joost, Enchantress. Marshall Field, Her Majesty, Flamingo, Harlowarden. C. H. FREY, Lincoln, Neb. Please mention the American Florist when writing. 2,000 Carnation Glacier. The best paying white carnation for the retail grower. Fine healthy plants from the field, $3.50 per 100; $30.00. Cash. Geraniums '''"'" wmfs us. •"""• The W.T.BUCKLEY COMPANY, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Fiease mention the A merican Florist when writings FIEI.D-GROWN CARNATIONS White. Per 100 1000 Queen Louise S900 S4500 The Queen 6 00 55.00 Boston Market 6.00 55.00 S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I. "Please mention the A merican Florist when writings Cannas FOR FALL DELIVERY. In 20 best varieties. Will be, pleased to quote you low prices. VINCA VARIECATA. strong field-grown plants. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Field Grown CARNATIONS. Per 100 "Fiancee," limited quantity, medium plants $1.S.00 Cardinal, stock limited, medium plants 12.00 Crusader, tine scarlet, large plants 7.00 Per 100 1000 Flora Hill, good plants. $5.00 $40.00 Moonlight, fine white, good plants ... 6.00 50.00 White Lawson, first size plants S.OO 75.00 White Lawson, second size plants . - ■ . 7.00 60.00 CHICAGO CARNATION CO.. Jollet, III. Please vientton the A merican Florist when writing. CYCLAMEN Spleodens Gifjanteum Hybrids. — Finest strain in the world in five colors including the fringed variety; well grown stock from 3-inch pots. $7.00: from Z% inch pots. $12.a); " from 4-inch pots. $15.00; from 5-inch pots. $20.00 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. FOR SALE. Several thousand extra choice Brides and Maids from 4-inch pots. Will sell cheap. Write for prices. Stock had been intended for our own use. THEGASSERGO., Cleveland, Ohio. Please meniton tkeAmet'ican Florist when writing Very Fine Bulbs : : At Very Low Prices. Per 100 Per 1000 5 to 7, 400 in case $3 50 $30-oo 7 to 9, 200 in case 7-oo 65.00 Five per cent discount for cash with orders. Win. P. Kasting, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 383=387 Ellicott St., BUFFALO, N. Y. ^FERNSJ ASPARAGUS^ POINSETTIA, Etc. Per 100 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. 2>4-in... $ 3.0U ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. 3^-in... 2.50 GREVILLEA ROBUSTA. i'A-in 3.00 POINSETTIA, 2i4-in 6.00 SMALL TERNS for Ferneries, all the best aad most hardy varieties ; strong bushv plants 3.00 $23.0J per 1000. PRIMULA OBCONICA. grand strain, 2H-in 3.00 PRIMULA SINENSIS, large flowered, 2i4-in 3.00 GERANIUMS, full list of new and standard varieties, late spring struck plants 3.00 BOSTON FERNS, plants from bench; short, stocky plants, 4-in pot size 15.00 5-iD. pot size 25.00 No better way to buy than from the bench it stock is like ours BEGONIAS, flowering, in variety ;. 3.00 HYDRANGEA OTAKSA. strong plants from held, bushy, good, for 6 to 7-in. pots 12.00 Per 100 CYCAS REVOLUTA— A large stock of all sized L'ycas; will make quick sellers; bright, fresh stock, just right for retail sales. 4 to 6 leaves. 35c; 6 to 8 leaves, 50c; 8 to 10 leaves, 75o; 10 to 13 leaves, SI. 00. KENTIA BELMOREANA and FOR- STERIAN A— Grand values, ltl.50, $3.00, S2.50 and $3.00 each. No belter stock in the country. FICUS ELASTICA, a line of imported plants. 13 to 15 in high, nicely hard- ened out of doors 35 00 EUPHORBIA JACpUINIAEFLORA, an old fashioued wiater-flowering plant, grand when nicely done; 4-ia. branched plants 10.00 EPIPHYLHUM MAKOYIANUM and E. TRUNCATUM VIOLACEU.M (Lobster Claw Cactus), strong 3-year heads 3000 LILIUM HARRISII, LILIUM HARRISII, 7to9-in 7.0O otoV-in 3.50 Send for Price List No. 5. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. lOCOOO Field=Grown Fine Healthy Plants CRISIS, new commercial scarlet $200 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. Flamingo, $10.00 per 100. Mrs. Nelson, The Queen, Prosperity, $600per 100. Queen Louise, Morning Glory, Daybreak. Lorna, Floriana, Dorothy, Mermaid, Palmer, White Cloud, Portia, Eldorado, Harry Fenn, $5.00 per 100. J. L DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. 318 The American Florist. Sept. p, Surplus Stock. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS FINE STOCK. Per 100 Enchantress $6.00 Wolcoit 4.00 Nelson 4.00 Joost 4.00 Estelle S.OO J. B. HEISS, THE EXOTIC NURSERIES, 112 S. Main St., DAYTON, OHIO. .^» Hease mention ike American Florist when writing. FIELD CLUMPS. VIOLETS We have larpre. healthy clumps of the foUowhig standard varieties: Princess of Wales, S6.00 per 100. California, Swanley White and Hardy Enalish. ."w.OO per 100. Vinca Major Variegata and V, Major (Green). Large field clumps with twelve to twenty run- ners. Excellent stock. $6.0(1 and $8.00 per 100 according- to size. Send for Fall List Offorlntf Many Other Desirahle Plants. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, MicI). Please mention ike American Flortsi wken writing Christmas Peppers In S-inch pots, fine plants, 18 to 24 inches tall, large crown, well set, $15.00 per 100; $2.00 per dozen. G. HANSON, HARRISBURG. PA. Please viention the American Florist when ToHting, S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 No. 24th Street, PWl'AnFTPHIA l^* Correspondence Solicited. CARNATIONS Fine Field Plants, verv strong and healthv. at only $^.00 per 100: $35.00 per 1000. Queen Louise. Hill. \V. Cloud and Nelson. Ten cents will bring YOU a sample. LAMPRECHT BROTHERS, ASHLAND, OHIO. Queen Louise and Prosperity Fine field grown p'ants at S5.00 per 100 and SiO.OO per 1000. from 2- in pots, ready for imrae diate handling, at $6.00 per 100. Satistaotlon guaranteed. RED SPORT VARIEGATED LAWSON CARNATION. A Phenomenal Variety. This beautiful carnation, which we introduced this spring, we are sure will prove not only the BEST VARIEGATED CARNATION ever sent out, but one of the most popular and profitable carnations In auy color that has ever been introduced. The popular conception of a variegated flower ordinarily is that it is not so desirable as a solid color, but Vartedated La^vson has proved an exception to the rule, on account of its exceeding beauty and delicacy. If our own retail sales are any index of the popularity of a variety, then Varleiiated Lawson is bound to be a winner, as the flowers of this sold more readily than those of any other variety. Aside from its inherent value, it will also be sought for on account of the sensation which it created last season in the newspapers, its merits having been heralded widely in the daily press all over the country. The variegation is very beautiful ^delicate carmine pencilings on ivory-white ground. It has every good quality — beautiful flower, fine stiff stem, and is exceed- ingly productive. W. N. Craig, who is an authority on everything pertaining to horticulture, says he knows that it will outbloom that popular variety, Mrs. M. A. Patten, three to one. The variegation is very similar, but Variegated Lawson has a much better stem and is much more productive. It has the Lawson habit and stem. White Lawson, which we introduced last year, has proved to be the best white carnation ever put on the market, and we are satisfied that Variegated Lawson will be grown just as largely. Those who are growing moderate quantities of carnations and are obliged to grow several varieties in a house, will find it de jidedly to their advantage to plant the different Lawson sports, as they all require the same treatment, and, consequently, will give the best results. A great many carnations are short-season varieties, but Varieitated Lawson. like the rest of the Lawson type, has a long season, as the flowers do well during ihe late spring and summer when many varieties cease to be at their best. Field Grown Plants from ground, $15.00 per 100. F. R. PIERSON CO., TARRYTOWN-ON-HUDSON, N. Y. 1 Please mention ihe A merican Florist when writing PEONIES FOR EARLY PLANTING Choice selection of named sorts. Strong young plants of three to hve eyes and one to two years' growth since division. Far better thao old stock freshly cut up. Apply tor rates per thousand. A. B. DAVIS & SON ^j^^cHrJ.'Llt'vt Alba Plana. Blu^h white guaid petals. Lemon tinted center, changing to clear white. Per doz., $2 50; per 100, SI5.00. B«reftford. Delicate rose with creamy petal- oides. Tipped carmine. Large bloom. Fer doz., $3.50; per 100, .$15.00 Delachll Beep crimson. Late. Per doz., $3.00; per 100, S13.00. Eclatania. Cherry rose to center. Full strong bloom. Early. Per doz., .$3.00; per 100, $13.00. Faailva Alba. Pure waxy white, flaked with ^carmine at center. Large full flower. Per doz., $3.50; per 100, $35.00. Faatlva Maxima. Immense bloom on strong stem. Pure white, with carmine tipped center. Per doz., $7.00; per 100, $50.00. Globosa. Incurved form. Brilliant rose with salmon center. Strong stem. Per doz., $1.50; per 100, $10.00. Golden Harvast. Lemon yellow with white center, tipped carmine Blush guard petals. Per doz., $4 50; per 100, $30.00. Humel Clear solid pink Late. Per doz , $1.50; per 100, $10.00 La Tullpa. Blush white, flaked with crimson In tulip effect. Per doz , $5.00: per 100. $3,5.00. Madonna. Guard petals, pile rose Center chamois with rose tuft. Carmine tipped. Fer doz., $3.00; per 100, $30.00. Maria Lamolna. Delicate ivory white, ^'cry large and full. Per doz , $4..50; per '00, $30.00. Maud Wild. Large, full rosy pink. Showing yellow anthers. Fer doz., $3.00; per 100, $30 00. Na Plua Ultra. Solid shade of brilliant rose. A grand full totaled flower. Fer doz., 13 00; per 100, $13.00; per 1000, $'00.00.. OHIolnalla Rubra Plana. Deep crimSon. Very early. Perdoz.,$1.50; perl00,$8.00; per 1000, $75.00. Quaen Victoria. Guard petals blush white. Flesh tinted center. A grand, full flower. Very full and strong. Per doz., S3 50; per 100, $15.00. Rosamond. Bright clear pink, tipped pale rose A'ety large and free. Per doz., $3.50; per 100, $15.00. Raaaa Suparba. Guard petals and petaloides bright rose with a circle of salmon pink. Fer doz, $3.50; per 100, $15 00. Rothschild. Guard petals bright rose with rich salmon center. Per doz., $3.00; per 100, $12.00. Rubra Trlumphans. Brilliant deep crimson. A fine contrasting color. Per doz., $2.00; per 100, $13.00 Sainfoin. Brilliant rose. Very full with thread- like salmon petals. Per doz., $3 50; per 100, $15.00. Somaraat. Pale rose with carmine tint and circle of buff. Very full and large. Per doz,, $3.00; per 100, $20.00. Washlnolon. Nearly solid shade of delicate pink Full bloom. Early. Per doz., $3.00; per lOO, $13 00. Mixad Pink varieties. Per 100, $8.00; per 1000, $75 00. JAME S KING NURSERY, Phone 31 2. Elmhu rst, III. Jerusalem Cherries. We have a surplus of about Ten Thousand JERUSALEM CHERRIES. These plants are pot grown and are in excellent condition, being very bushy. They are now ready for a shift and will make much better plants than those lifted from the ground in the fall. For a limited time we will offer these at $6.00 per JOG; $50.00 per 1000. THADDEUS M. YATES & CO., Mt. Airy, Philadelphia. SMALL FERNS, for fern dishes 2V4-inch pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per lOOO Primula Chinensis 1 avi-inch pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per lOOO " Obconica, grandiflora, rosea and fimbriata, 2y2-inch pots, $300 per 100; $25-00 per lOOO " Forbesi ,.2i^-inch pots, $2.J0 per 100 PRIMULA BUTTERCUP 2V2-inch pots, $3.00 per 100; 3-inch pots, $6.00 per 100 All the above mentioned stock are strong plants ready for a shift. Cash with order. GARFIELD PARK FLOWER CO.,:?^ '""%„rS;c"b?«.r"*^° iguj. Ths American Florist. 319 i The Grand New Rose LA DETROIT Perfectly Hardy and a Fine Outdoor Rose. Orders booked for Fall Delivery. Strong field-grown plants, $8.00 per JOO; $75.00 per JOOO. PINK, WHITE and YELLOW SNAPDRAGONS, Field-grown, $8.00 per hundred. JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS, DeM, Micb. -«* ^^ •■ti ■ ^^ «> ^^ ■ i}i >■* BOSTON FERNS. FROM BENCH. FINE STOCK. Fit for 5-io., 818.50 per 100. Boaton, for 4-iaah, IO3. Ruanera, l^c. SooKII Farns, for 3-incb, ISVic; 4-iDch, 20c; S-inch, 400. PlanonI, for 4-icch, IS^c. Tarrylown or Elaganllsslnia, for 3-inch, 35c; 4-iQch, 50c: 5-1qoIi, 76o. n»iiMvniiMM 2-in., Obconica Q. Smbrista fllinruSBS ^Iba, Rosea, Lilac, Hybrid, ■ iiliiiwwww Baby, $3.00 per 100. Ooubia Dalavi Saowball, Longfellow, $3 50 per 1000. Hardy PInka, 5 kinds, field-grown, 3Hc. Hollyhookai very large, 1-year, 10 Double sorts, also single, mixed, 13.50 per 100: $!2.50 per 1000. Aaparagua P. N., 2-in , $3.00 per 100. Flowartno Bagonlaa., 6 kinds, 3^-ia., 2Ho. Doubia Alyaaum, 2-in. 2c. Rubbara, 4-in. 2Uu; 5-in. 30c. Boalon Farna. 3-in. pots, $6.00 per 100. Rax Bagonlaa, R. C, SI. 10 per 100. Stavia Sarrala, field, 5a. Panay Saad, surplus, new crop of Giant vari- eties in elegant assortment, odd shades and light colors in large numbers, M oz., 11.00; 1 oz., $3 00. Cash or C. O. D. Direct all orders plainly to BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. Fiease mention the A merican Florist when writing, HINODE FLORIST CO. ...JAPANESE NOVELTIES... TINY PLANTS, in 2 and 3-in. decorated Japan- ese pots, $16.00, $20.00 and $25.00 per 100. RHAPIS, 5 to 16 shoots, BO cents each. CASH WITH OBSKB. URSEST GROWERS OF EASTEV UllES. WOODSIDE. N. Y. and WHITESTONE. U I., N V. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. SPECISLTIES ITHE GEO.WITTBOLD COMR PALMS I6S7-I659 BUCKINGHAM PLACE' CHICAGO.. Phone Lake View 557 FERNS Primroses „ Asparagus CHINESE and OBCONICA ready Aug. 20.... $2.00 FORBESI, 'Babv" g.OO P. W. NARCISSUS Crand , $10.00 per 1000. . 1.25 CASH. 100 PLUMOSUS NANUS, 2-inch pot $2 00 SPRENCERI 2.00 SHASTA DAISY 250 PANSY SEED, large flowering Oz. 4.00 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. In Best Varieties ROSES, from 3-inch pots, CMIUTIONS, for fall delivery, CHRYUHTHEMUMS, tMIUU, VIOLETS. Prices Low. Send for List. WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N, Y, ASPARAGUS Per 1000 Plumosus Nanus seedlings from flats.. $ 6 00 ' " transplanted, large.. 13.00 Sprenderl seedlings 6 00 " . transplanted, large 10.00 Yalaha Conservatories, L.][a*'e''o?Fi.. PUase mention the American Florist when writing. Seasonable Stock. IN EASTER LILIES, HYDRANGEAS, GENISTAS, SPIRAEA GLADSTONE, RHODODENDRONS. Paimst Ferns and Decorative Stocit. R. DREYER, ITg"' Orchids ! J^ Arrived In superb condition Cattleya Sohroadaraa, C. Trianaa. C. Clgaa C. Warnarl, C. Dowlana. Write for prices. Lager & Hurreli, summit, n. j. Orchid Growers and Importers. ORCHIDS Largest Importers, Exporters. Growers and Hybridists in the World. SANDER, SL Albans, England. Agent, A. DIMMOCK, 31 Barclay St.. NEW YORK CITY Please mention the American Florist when writing. SCOTTII The Most Graoeful Nephrolepis Known Retailers who have handled this fern are unani- mous in proclaiming it - the best Fern ever introduced. Consult any grower who has bought Soottii and he will tell you that it is as far ahead of the Boston as that variety Is ahead of all other introductions. See my adv. on second cover page In American Florist of Feb. 25th. inim CnilTT Keap Street Greenhouse*. UUim 9UU III BROOKLYN, N. Y. BRANCH: E.!45tli St.rand Rutland Road, flatbush. TBLEPHONE, 1207 WttLIAMSBlTBa. JOSEPH HEACOGK, WYNCOTE, PA. GROWER OF Keutia Belmoreana "O Kentia Forsteriana BOSTON FERNS PALMS, DRACAENAS, GERANIUMS, CO- LEUS, and general bedding stock In large quan- tities. Write for prices. Cash or satisfactory references. Li Hi Foster Estate I DORCHESTER, mass 320 The American Florist. Sept. p, The Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output of Flower Pots is larger than any concern in the World Our Stock is always Large and Complete Main Office and Factory, 713 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY. N. J. LONG ISLAND ClTY, N. Y. 1500 3-in Price per crate , in crate, 84.88 1500 2}i " 5.25 1500 2^ 6.00 1000 3 S00 3K S004 320 5 144 6 5.00 5 80 " 4.50 4.51 3.16 STANDARD FLOWER POTS ! Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 120 7-in., In orate, $4.20 60 8 " 3.tO HAND MADE. 48 9-in., in crate, S3 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 Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn vases, etc. Ten per cent oft for cash with order. Address HILFINGER BROS . POTTERY. Fort Edward. N. Y. Or AcsnsT Kolkek & Sons. New York Agents, 31 Barela.y Street, New 'ipt\i City. Red Standard Flower Pots Price list and samples on application. Paducah Pottery, J. A. BAUER, Proprietor. PADUOAH, KENTUCKY. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DCTROIT FLOWER POT MTT., HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT, MICH., Rap. 400 Howard St., GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFACTURERS OF FLOWER POTS, efore buying write for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street, near Wrightwood Ave., CHICAGO, ILL PLENTY iS MORE THAN ENOUGH You Saw or Heard ot Our Baskets at the Convention. SWANS, STORKS, DUCKS and a full line of FANCY BASKETS, SUPPLIES and NOVELTIES.. JCTFBU o Itn 1928 Germantown Avenue, ■ dlCHN a llU. PHILADELPHIA. Enterprising Florist Supply House. SAMPLE POT AND PRICE ON APPLICATION. UST IONIA FLOWER POTS. strong, Smooth, Porous. MADE RIGHT. PACKED RIGHT. SOLD RIGHT. All orders promptly shipped. We again solicit yotir patronage. IONIA POTTERY CO., - Ionia, Mich. THE KELLER POTTERY COMPANY, Manutacturersot FLORISTS' RED STANDIRD POTS. Azalea Pots, Bulb and Fern Pans, Etc. 213-15-17-19-21-23 Pearl St„ NORRISTOWN, Pff. Write for Price List. To Your Advantage Write for our prices on New and Second-hand Gulf Cypress Greenhouse Lumber, HOT-BED SASH, GREENHOUSE GLASS, BOI-ERs, PIPE and FITTINGS, STEAMFITTING TOOLS, HOSE and HOSE VALVES. VENTILATING APPARATUS. ETROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. GREENHOUSE WRECKERS: 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Please mention t}ie A merican Florist when writing. m: C. C. POLLWORTH CO., SJIk**?.''^^ King Construction Go. NORTH TONAWANDA. N. Y. and TORONTO, ONT. New Greenhouse Catalogue ready for dis- tribution. Send for it. ¥ J. _ llf* ,^1.^ That's how long it takes .lust 2 IYnnUt6 '0 water or syringe a an^V U U11UUI.W greenliouse with The Witfsbold*s Patent Watering System. It will pay you to investigate. Write for particulars to LOUIS WITTB0LDJ708N HalstedSt Chicago. Please mention the American Florist when writing, Foley's Floral Fotopplis. Floral Album, size 12x11 containing 24 different funeral designs. By express, $5-00 c. o. d. 226-228^ BOWERY, NEW YORK. Syracuse RED POTS 'Friends I have made who Ejnvy must commend. The quality ot Syracuse Red Pols Have caused other makers to envy their reputation. Have you used them? If not, order to-day. SYRACUSE POTTERY j CO., Syracuse, N. Y. -WRITE- 1521-23 N. Leavitt St., CHICAQO, ILL., 70B PBIOXB OP Standard Fots 1^^^^'^lZ poroiity Qombined are the best on the market Kramer's Pot Hangers For Sale By Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Price, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. I. N. Kramer & Son, '^"'r,w",r'" Standard PPIX^ Flower... ■ ^-^ ' ^-J If your greenhouses are within 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 38th and M Streets. WASHINGTON, D. C. 1905- Th E American; Fl ORIS t. 821 i FLORISTS' SPECIALS. "Kinkaid" Hocking . - - Kanawha Splint ... Lower Vein Brazil Block Genuine Smokeless Pocahontas Sullivan County Indiana Lump COAL We are direct agents. Write for prices for immediate shipment or season's supply. GLOBE COAL COMPANY, 1560-1570 Old Colony Building, .,.OJEIIO.^OO. WIRE WORK ALI. KINDS. FLORAL DESIGNS, WINDOW GUARDS, OFFICE RAILINGS. ALL FANCY and SPECIAL WORK. WRITE FOR CArALOGUE. ffg* Special prices on large quantities. Large stock on hand for immediate orders. EAGLE WIRE WORKS Long Distance Pbone 1032 L. 469 Broadway, CLEVELAND, OHIO. Please mention tke American t^orist wnenumting. GUT FLOWER BOXES WATEIiraOOF Connr Look StyM. The best, Atrongest and neatest folding out flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. Per 100 Per 1000 Size No. 3x 4x20 J2.00 3x 4^x16 1.90 3x 6x18 2.00 4x 8x18 8.50 Sx 5x34 2.75 4x 8x23 300 4x 8x28 8.75 6x16x20 5.60 3x 7x21 3.00 5x10x35 660 7x20x20 9.50 3Hx5x30 3.00 Sample free on application. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash. THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, Box 104. COLUMBUS, OHIO. Please mention the American Florist when writing. 10. 11. tlt.OO 17.50 19.00 23.00 26.00 28.60 36.00 54.00 28.50 62 00 67.60 28.50 SAVE THE BLOOMS! | NIKOTEEN I DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE PLANTS. USED FOR FUMIGATION ORSPR/SnNG.INDOraSOROUT. 200 fOUNDS TOBACCO IN ONE PWI NIKOTEEN IICOTINE IWIF-G. CO., St. Louis, Mo. Please mention the A merican Florist when wriiinz. A. HERMANN, •^ Cape riowers, all colors, * Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, * and All Florists' Supplies. SsNs Fob Pbioss. 404.412 East 34th Strast. NEW YORK. rOR FUMIGATING. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., "' V!'i^''T6 RK. ROSSIG BROTHERS, MANUFACTURERS OF A.irtlflola.1 X^ea^ves. ALL STYLES IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS. PAPER AND MUSLIN. SWMLAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Trade Only. 407 "VlTegit Uro^d-v^r^y. JWBD'^^T "VOieiC. The Standard VENTILATING MACHINERY The original machine with self- oiling cups. The most powerful, least complicated, very compact, with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gutter Over six miles in use and highly recommended by all. The only Drip Proof gutter on the market. The Standard Return Sleam Trap It has no equals (or simplicity or its working. Catalogue free. E. HIPP3RD, Youngstown, Ohio. Please mention the American Florist when writing. ^^ ^m LVANS IMPROVED V£MmAnifC\ APPAJUTifS \ WRITt fOR ILLUSrRATtO '.ATALOGUE gvAKF/f aryMACffmewom. • -^--r-jT^r^wW- RICHMOND. IND. L BAUMANN & CO., Importers and Manufacturers of Florist Supplies 6-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Write for our New Catalogue F. Our prices may interest you. Wired Toothpicks 10,000, (1.60; 50.000, 26.25. Manufactured by W. J. COWEE^ BERLIN. N. Y. Sampla fraa. For aala by deaiara. Clipper Lawn Mower Co. The Mower that will Kill all'Uhe Weeds in Your Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut BO they do not go to seed and cut your grass without breaking the small feeders of roots, the grass will become thick and the weeds will disappear. The Cllppsr will do ft. Ask your daalar for iliam. If they have not got them, below is the price: No. 1— la-in. Mower, $5; No. 2— 15-in. Mower, $6; No. 3— 18- in. Mower, S7; No. 4— 31-in. Mower, $8. Send draft, money-order or reg. letter. Piease mention the American Florist when writing, "Eureka" Weed Killer. Saves Weeding. Keeps Paths, etc., clear without disturbing or staining the gravel. Soluble Powder, readily mixed and applied. Large Size Tin. enough for 100 square yards, 76 cts. each. Special prices to Cemeteries and buyera in large quantities. Full directions with each tin. Vaughau's Seed Store, CHICAGO: NEW YORK: 84-86 Randolpli Si. 1 4 Barclay St Please mention ike American Florist when writing. 322 The American Florist, Sept. p, D. O. Cunningham Glass Co. PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. Hot. House Glass a Specialty. GLASS GOOD BRANDS. QUICK SHIPMENTS. LARGE STOCK. Warehouse on railroad switch. Be Sure and Get Our Prices. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO., 22nd St. and Union Place, CHICAGO. CHEAPEST AND BEST. If you doubt it try them and be convinced. Send for descriptive price circular. J. 0. Carmody, Evansville, Ind. PEERLESS GLASS REPAIR CLAMP To mend cracked gl&SB Immediately and permanently. Box of 150, $1.00. ForsalebyjobberB or address ALEXANDER KLOKNER, Wauwatosa, Wis. ^^^^^^'■--'—'^-— Holds Class Firmly Sea the Point 47* PCERIESS filKBlnff Points uc tbebeit. , No lighu or left!. Box of Q 1,000 poisU 75 ou. postpaid. i HEHBT A. DSEEH, i ,titckoMa«ta>.,rui*.,ra. ^*~^*^***-T- i!!f Regan Printing House Lara* run* of CATALOGUES Our SpaalaHy. WrHa lor Flaura*. 83-91 Plymooth Place. CHICAOO. ABSOLUTELY PURE PLANT FOOD Blatchford's Plant Grower and Land Renovator, $2.75 per KX) pounds. BLATCHFORD'S CALF MEAL CO:, Waukegan, III. MASTICA TRADE MARK REGISTERED. FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES SOLE MANUFACTURERS F. O. PIERCE COMPANY NEW YORK AT ALL SEED STORES Please mention the A merican Fiorist when writing. The James H. Rice Co. ■IMPORTERS and JOBBERS- GREEN HOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. ■^Vlxxdo-w- 01a.s<3, X'^lxi'ts I»ta.t;ty, e-to. 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICAGO. Sprague Smith Company, MAHUPACTURERSOF VVlNDOlW GLASS* Greenhouse Glass a specialty. 205 Randolph SIrael, CHICUO. n 3 \ . BEST ENGRAVINGS and ILLUSTRATIONS I Of Every Description I SEE OUR WORK IN THIS PAPER. SEND FOR ESTIMATES. 1; . GLOBE ENGRAVING and ELECTROTYPE CO. I 407-427 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. *•.. ..-# ESTABUSHED 1866 EMIL^STEFFEItS> sua.™ N.STEFFEHS. "•oSTEfFEKSBROS. Driven Here toy Success. „,w«v.«ov.d.oouro,m r Building, 1 2 EC Raos SIrasl. ISL. R^ICE^ €& OO, Leading Florists* Supply House. Ribbon Specialisfs. IniDorlara and Manuiaolurars, I220 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pa. STENZEL GLASS CO., OREENIIOtlSE CLASS. French and American "WHITE ROSE" Brand. 2 Hudaon St.. 101 Parlland St., NEW YORK BOSTON H. M. HOOKER GO. window Glass, Paints and Putty. Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 59 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO. /poj. The American Florist. 323 CO. KN {111-125 Blackhawk Stl 1 Cor. Hawihorne Ave. I X^ICAGd.lLL./ Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Is Far Mo|tE durable Jhan PINE. PRES% SP^SH BARS UPT%32 FEET^R LONGER. ENHOUSte lAND OTI Imen fur] EF^ie: THEql Nt SflED TO SUPERINTEND ^N WHEN DESIRED >STON MATERIAL worlds fair Now is your time to make the improve- ments you have been so long contemplating. On account of our purchase of the St Louis World's Fair, we have Millions of Dollars' Worth of Supplies, which we are offering at about one-half their original cost. 100,000,000 feet of LUMBER of every kind for sale A million square feet of Vi and %-inch thick- ribbed ROOFING GLASS. A large quantity of GALVANIZED ANGLES for roofing glass. An enormous quantity of SASH, glazed with 1/8-inch thick-ribbed glass, just the thing for you. Standard black wrought iron overhauled PIPE in all sizes, from %-inch to 24-inch. BOILER TUBES with screwed ends and threaded couplings, specially adapted for Greenhouse Men, good as new. Also BOILER TUBES with square ends, all sizes, from 2 to 6-inch. 250 HORIZONTAL TUBULAR BOILERS. 50 GREENHOUSE HEATERS. Galvanized Wire, Pipe Tools, Garden Hose, Hot Bed Sash, Glass, Radiators and Supplies ol every kind. ASK FOR OUR CATAL06UE NO. 47. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. West 35lh and Iron Sts., CHICAGO. THE GREENHOUSE CO. Horticaltnral Architects and Builders Kearney Ave., JERSEY CITY, N. J. We Manufacture and Erect Greenhouses for Every Purpose for Private and Commercial Use. We also manufacture and furnish Hot Bed Sash and Frames, Iron and Wood Frame Benches, White Lead Greenhouse Putty, Pipe, Fittings, Valves and Boilers for Greenhouse Heating. Estimates FurnUhad lor Complate Struoturas or tor Malarial Raady to Erael. GREENHOUSE MATERIALS The Best Quality and Work Guaranteed. CYPRESS SASH BARS Absolutely clear, sun dried; out to exact Bizea. TENN. RED CEDAR POSTS In lengths as waded. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES Economical and lasting. Coming Into general use. HOT-BED SASH and FRAMES Various styles and sizes. Ready for prompt shipment. VENTILATING APPARATUS It works like a charm. PIPE,FITTINGS, GUTTERS,GLASS And all supplies needed in new or reconstruction work. Get our Estimates, Plans and Suggestions on Structures Proposed. lUustrated Catalogue sent postpaid. FOLEY MFG. CO., 471 w. 22nd St., CHICAGO. please menlmnthe American F.oml when writing. IMPROVCI Use our Patent IRON BENCH FITTINGS and Roof Supports Improved Vaporizing Pans YEHTILATINB For Tobaooo Exiraols, Etc. Sand lor Ciroulars. ^^—i^^— ^^^ DILLER, CASKEY & CO., ,^H^^H^i%^^^^^^s, APPARATUS. S. W. Cor. SIxlh and Bark Sts.. I»^ir,A.r>BX*I»:HK.A.. ^— — ^^^■^■" I <^ JENNINGS ^^Jl^iRONGUTTDt^ 324 The American Florist. Sepi^ p,, Index to Advertisers. Adv rates 302 Aitkeri Mark 310 Alburgfer&Cascaden.311 Allen J K 309 Amer'n Blower Co. , .\'I AmlingEC 307 Andorra Nurseries. . .314 .^ngrermuellerGeoH..30S .Aschmann Godfrey. .314 Atlanta Floral Co. ...310 Bailer F A 315 BarrowsHenry&Son.lII Ballings Frank V 314 Bassett & Washburn308 Bateman Mfg Co 313 Baur Floral Co 315 Baumann L & Co — 321 Beaven E A 305 BeckertW C 312 Benthey-Coatsworth Co 307 BerkeGeo H 310 BerningH G 308 Bertermann Bros Co310 Blatchford's Calf Meal Co .322 Black Clias 316 Blackistone Z D 310 Boddington AT IV Braidwood J B ..314 Brant D Wood 307 Braslan Seed Co 312 Breitmever's J Sons 310 319 Bruns H N IV Buckley WT Co.... 317 Budlong] A 307 Burnham-Hitchings Pierson Co VI BurpeeW A&C0...IV Byer Bros 319 Byer Floral Co IV Caldwell tiie Woods-^ man Co 305 Carraody J D 322 Chicago CarnationCo317 Chicago House Wrecking Co 323 Cleveland Cut Flo Co306 Clipper Lawn Mower Co 321 Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co 313 Coles WW 317 Conard & Jones Co. .315 Cooke Geo H 310 Cotsonas Geo & Co. .305 Cottage Gardens Co. 315 CoweeW J 321 Cox Seed Co 312 Crabb & Hunter 316 Craig Robt& Son. ...314 Craig WmP 315 Cross Eli 316 CrowlFern Co 306 Cunningham D O Glass Co 322 Cunningham Jos H. .319 Currie Bros Co. .IV 315 Daniels & Fisher 310 Davis AB&Son.....318 DeamudJ B 307 Detroit Pot Mfg Co.. 320 Dietsch A Co 323 Diller Caskey & Co. .323 Dillon J L .315 317 Dillon Mfg Co V Dingee & Conard Co314 Donohoe WH 310 Dorner F & Sons Co I DreerH A II 322 Dreyer R 319 Eagle Wire Works.. 321 Eickholt Mrs. Chas..310 Elliott Wm& Sons.. II Elliott WmH 308 Ellwanger & Barry. .315 Emmans Geo M 311 Engelman N & Son. .316 Ernest W H 320 Fenrich J S .309 Florists' Hail Ass'n.315 Flower Growers Co.. 308 Fluegge Bros .. ..311 Foley's Floral Foto* graphs 320 Foley Mfg Co 323 Ford Bros 309 Foster Lucius H 319 FrevCH .317 Garden Alex B 310 Garfield PkFlowerCo318 Garland Geo M V Gasser The Co 317 Ghormley Wm 309 Giblin &Co VI Globe Coal Co 321 Globe Engraving Co. 322 Greenhouse Co The. 323 Gude A & Bro 310 Gullett W H &Sons.311 Gundestrup KnudCo313 Gurney Heater Co... 324 Guttman Alex J 309 Hammond W .\ 311 Hansen Julius IV Hanson G 318 Hartjas ,309 Hartje Jno .316 Hauswirth PJ 310 Heacock Jos 319 HeissJ B 318 Heller Bros 308 HeIIer& Co IV Herendeen Mfg Co. .324 Herr Albert M 311 Hermann A 321 Hess & Swoboda 310 Hews AH&Co 320 Hilfinger Bros 320 Hill The EG Co 1316 HillsCR... 315 Hinode Florist Co... 319 HippardE 321 Holm & Olson 310 Holton & Hunkel Co 306 .316 Hooker HM Co 322 Hort Advertiser 305 Humfeld C 311 HuntEH 307 Igoe Bros V IndpolsFlo&PlantCo316 Ionia Pottery Co 320 Jacobs S & Sons 324 Jennings E B 313 Johnson W W & Son312 Johnston Heating Co324 KastingWF I 317 Keller Geo & Son.... 320 Keller Pottery Co. ...320 Kennicott Bros Co.. 307 Kentucky Tobacco Product Co Ill Kervan Co The 305' KesslerP .309 King Jas Nursery Co318 KingConstructionCo320 Klokner A 322 Kohr A F 320 - Koppelman E L &Co321 Kramer IN & Son.. 320 Kroeschell Bros Co.. VI Kuehn C A 308 KuhlG A .315 Lager & Hurrell 319, Lamprecht Bros 318 Langjahr A H 309 LecakesN & Co 305 LeJournalDesRpses.315 Leonard Seed Co.. . .313 Livingston Seed Co. ..321 LocklandLumberCo. V Lutey'sGreenhouses 311 McCuUough's J M Sons Co 308 McKellarChasW...307 McKissick's. 306 Mader Paul 317 Marshall EC 311 May John N Meier E 315 Metairie Ridge Nurs- ery Co 315 Metropolitan Mate- rial Co 320 Mich Cut Flower Ex.308 Miller Robt 311 Mills The Florist. .. .310 Moninger J C Co.... 323 Moon The Wm H Co314 Mosbaek L 316 Murdoch J B &.Co..308 NatlFloBdofTrade305 N Y Cut Flower Ex. .309 Nicotine Mfg Co .321 Niessen Leo Co 308 Paducah Pottery. .. .320 Palmer W J & Son.. 310 Park Floral Co 310 Peacock L K 315 PennockS S 309 Peterson J A I Peterson Nursery 314 Phila Cut Flower Co308 PierceFO&Co 322 Pierson FRCo..305 318 Pittsburg Cut Flo Co308 Pittsburg Florist Ex.308 Poehlmann Bros Co 307 311 PoUworth C C Co. , . II 310 320 Quaker City Mach- ine Works 321 Randall A L Co 311 Rawson W W & Co.. IV Raynor J 1 309 Ready ,ReferenceAdv325 Regan 'Print House. .322 Rein berg Peter.. 3U7 316 "Renter S J. 317 Rice Bros 308 Rice James H Co 322 RiceM & Co 322 Robinson H M & Co305 Roebrs Julius Co 315 Rossig Bros 321 Rudy John B 316 Sabransky W 311 Salveson Thos.'. ... ..311 Sander & Sons 319 Sarcoxie Nurseries. .315 Schafer Mrs A M....316 Schillo Adam 324 Scott John .319 ■ieligman Jno 309 Shafter Geo C 310 SharpPartridge&Co..322 Sheridan W F 309 Sherman Nursery Co315 Sievers John H 316 Sievers& Boland 310 Situations & Wants...303 SkidelskySS 318 Smith Naithan & Son318 Smith W&TCo.... I Smits Jac 315 Sprague Smith Co. ■ .322 Standard Pump & Engine Co VI Stearns Lumber Co. .323 SteffensEmil 322 Stenzel Glass Co 322 Stern J & Co 320 Storrs & Harrison Co317 Styer J J 313 SunnysideGrhs 314 Syracuse Pottery Co. 320 TeasE Y 314 Thompson J D Car- nation Co I Thomson Wm&Sons.I\' Thorburn J M & Co.IV Tottenham Nurs 315 Totty ChasH 316 Traendley&Schenck.309 Van Houte Pere Sons314 \'an Kleel W & Sons314 Vaughan & Sperry..307 Vaughan's Seed Store ..I I V 312 313 316 321 Vickis Sons Jas IV Vincent R Ir & Son. .305 V^^ard Ralph M & CoIV WeberF C 310 Weber H & Sons.... 316 Weebei- & Don IV Weiland &Risch. . . .305 Welch Bros 308 Whilldin Pot Co 320 Wietor Bros 307 WildGH 314 WilksSMfgCo V WintersonE F Co... 307, WittboIdGeoCo....319 Wittbold Louis 320 Wolf Jno 310 Wood Bros 319 Wrede H IV WylandJohnL 311 Yalaha Conservatory319 Yates T M & Co 3ft Young A L& Co... .3* Young John 309 YoungThos 309 Young &'Nugent. . . .309 Zeck& Mann. ...306 308 GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOT-BED SASH, BOILERS, PIPES, FITTINGS. VENTILATING APPARATUS. GLASS AT WHOLESALE. We furnish everything for building, for prices and catalogues. Send S. Jacobs & Sons, "l'R'o'ja';n?- ' HOTW^ERHEATERS STEAM BOILERS Most* Efficient* and Economical for Greenhouse Requirements Send for Latest* Catalosnes Gurney Heater Mfg. Co. N. Y. Branch, 1 1 1 Fifth Ave. New York conomicai rements ilosnes HH vifg. Co. n 74 Franklin Street* I I BOSTON I I HEATING APPARATUS JOHNSTON HEATING COMPANY, installed in any part of countify, or material furnished with plans. Si. James Building, 1 1 33 Broadway, NEW YORK. LUMBER for Greenhouse Benches Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, flooring. White pedar Posts, Etc We arc in special position to furnish "PECKY CYPRESS" everything in PINE and HEM- LOCK BUILDING LUMBER. ■I I Adam Schilio Lumber Go. WRITE FOR PRICES. Cor.Wasd and Hawthorn St. Tel. North 1626 and 1627. ■\ •^iiiiiititiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiimiiiiiiiiiitiiiuii^^ Furman Boilers for Greenhouse Heating Valuable Catalogue on Modern Steam and Hot Water Heating, FUEMANBOILEEShavebeenawarded Certificate ol Meritat Pivediflerent mailed free upon request. Address Florists' Conventions. They have a record of 20 years. Over 35,000 in use. The Herendeen Manufacturlnii Company, SelltniS Agents : Dent. Am.. Geneva, N. Y. EDWARD S. DEAN, Bloomington, 111. E, K. BARE, La Crosse, Wis. S 39 Cortlandt St., NEvf YORK. OKLAHOMA CITY, O. T. JAS. SPEAR. S. &. H. CO., 1014 Market St.. PHILADELPHIA. fmmmmmmmfmmmmmmfmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmfmmmftmm 1905. The American Florist. 325 Ready Reference Advertising, ADVERTISEMENTS IN THIS DEPARTMENT JO CENTS PER LINE, CASH WITH ORDER. COPY MUST REACH US MONDAY OF THE WEEK IN WHICH IT IS TO APPEAR Plants, Cuttings, Nursery Stock. Adiantnm — Cuneatum large plants from bench, $20 per 100. Holton & Hunliel Co., Mll- wauhee, Wlfl. Adiantum — Cuneatum, 4-in., 16c each; 5-in., 25c. Godfrey Ascbmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phll- adelphla. Altemantlieras — Alternantheras, red and yel* low, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware. O. Antirrhinum — Assorted colors, 2^-in., $2 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Baplds, Mich. Aquilogia — Assorted varieties, 214-ln., ?2 per 100. C. B. Hills, Grand Baplds, Mich. Araucaria^-Exeelsa; 10-12 In., 2 yr., S tiers, 50c. each; 12-14 in., 2 yr., 3 to 4 tiers, 60c; 14-16 in., 3 yr., 3 to 4 tiers, 75c; 18-20 in., 3 yr., 4 to 5 tiers, $1; A. compacta robnsta, 4 sizes, ?1.25, $1.60, $1.75 and $2; A. Glauca, $1, $1.25 and $1.50 each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St.. Philadelphia. Areca — Lutescens, 5%-6-in. pot, 25-30-ln. high, 40c to 60c each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Asparagus — A. Sprengerl, 2-ln., $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; smaller size, $1.60 per 100, {12.50 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Fa. Asparagus — Beady to shift, 2,000 2-ln., $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000. Erie Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Asparagus — A. plumosus, 2-ln., $3 per 100; 3-ln., $1 per doz., $8 per 100; 4-ln., $1.50 per doz., $12 per 100; A. Sprengerl, 4-ln., $1.26 per doz., $10 per 100; 6-In., 2 per doz., 16 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Bnck- Ingham Place. Chicago. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus seedling from flats, $6 per 1,000, large trans, $12 per 1,000; A. Sprengerl seedlings, $6 per 1,000, large trans, $10 per 1,000. Yalaha Conservatories, Yalaha, Lake Co., Fla. ^^^ Asparagus— A. Sprengerl, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; robnstus and deflexus, $2.60 per 100. A. M. Herr, Lancaster Pa. Asparagus — A. Sprengerl, 2J4-ln., $2.50 per 100. Cash. Maple City Greenhouses, Honesdale, Pa. Asparagus — A. Sprengerl, seedlings, 60c per 100, $5 per 1,000. W. T. Buckley Co., Spring- fleld. 111. Asparagus — A. plumosus, 5-in., $26 per 100; A. Sprengerl, 3-ln., $4 per 100, 4-ln., $7. W, H. Gnllett & Sons. Lincoln, 111. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus, 3-in., $6 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Baplds. Mich. Asparagus — A. plumosus, 4-in., $10 per 100; A. Sprengerl, 2%-ia., $2.50 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Bentzen Floral Co., St. Louis, Mo. Asparagus — A. plumosus, 3-in. pots, $6 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. Asparagus — ^2-ln., A^ plumosus nanus, aT Sprengerl, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delavrare, O. Asparagus — Plumosus nanus, 3-in., $7 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Asparagus — A. plumosus, 2^-ln., $3 per 100; A. Sprengerl, 2%-in., $2.60 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesvllle, O. Asparagus — A. plumosus and Sprengerl, 4-ln., $10 per 100; 3-ln., $6; 2i4-ln., $2.50; seedlings, $1 per 100. LndTlg Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Aspansns— A Sprengerl, 4-ln., $6 per 100. Mrs. A. M. Schater, 229 Balmoral Ave., Chi- cago^ Bedding Stook — Draceena Ind., 3, 4 and 6-ln., $5, $10 and $29 per 100; geraniums, S. A. Nutt, Castellane, J. Doyle, Perkins, single and double Gen. Grant, La Favorite, Mme. Sallerol, 2-ln., $3.60 per 100; 3-ln., $6; Vlnca var., 2-in.. $2 per 100: Rex begonia, 2 and 2%-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Bedding Stock — Geraniums, colens and gen- eral bedding stock, in large quantities. L. H. Foster Estate. Dorchester. Mass. Begonias — Flowering, $3 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesvllle, O. Begonias — Rex begonias, an unusually fine stock of 300 specimen plants in assorted varie- ties ready for 4 to 8-in. pots. Anyone that can use a dozeii or more of these at a bargain, please write to Will B. Munson. Denison. Tex. Begonias — Ready for 4-in. pots; Glolre de Lor- raine, 16 per 100; Turnford Hall, $25 per 100. J. A. Peterson. Westwood. Cincinnati, O. Begonias — Louis Van Houtte Pere, Ghent, Bel- gium. Begonias — 4-in., $16 per 100; fl. varieties, 4- in., $10 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekln, 111. Begonias — Glolre de Lorraine, 2%-in. pots, $2 per doz.; $15 per 100; $140 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Carnations — 500 Nelson, $6 per 100; 1,000 Queen Louise, $5 per 100; $46 per 1,000; 2,000 Murphy's White, $4 per 100, $40 per 1,000; 600 Flora Hill, $5 per 100; 450 Prosperity, $5 per 100; 800 Ethel Crocker, $3 per 100; 2,000 Fran- tis Joost, $40 per 1,000. Ready Aug. 16. G. Hanson, 1025 S. Cameron St., Harrisburg, Pa. Carnations — My Maryland, Jessica, delivery 1906, $2.50 per doz., $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. The B. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., tnd H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md. Carnations — Lawson, Joost, Norway, Pros- perity, Crane and Armazindy, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000. W. H. Gnllett & Sons, Lincoln, 111. Carnations — Field grown, $60 per 1,000; 1,700 Florlaoa, 225 Flamingo, 250 Harlowarden, 200 Prosperity, 100 Daheim. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Carnations — Field grown plants, Lawson, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Nelson, Morning Glory, G. Angel. Crusader, Queen Louise, Flora Hill. $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000. Peter Relnberg, 61 Wabash ave., Chicago. Carnations — Field grown; "Fiancee," $15 per 100; Cardinal, $12 per 100; Crusader, $7 per 100; Flora Hill, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Moonlight, $6 per 100, $60 per 1,000; W. Law- son, first size, $8 per 100, $76 per 1,000; sec- ond size, $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000. Chicago Carnation Co., JoHet, 111. Carnations — Field grown. Prosperity and Nor- way, $4 per 100; April cuttings of Mrs. Joost, $3.60 per 100. Thos. Salveson, Petersburg, 111. Carnations — Field grown plants; Queen Louise, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000; Crusader, Lawson, $6 per 100, $45 per 1,000; Enchantress, $7 per 100. $60 per 1,000; Nelson Fisher, 8 per 100, $70 per 1,000; Harlowarden, Harry Fenn, $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwau- kee. Wis. Carnations — Field grown at $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000: Queen Louise, Gov. Wolcott, Pros- perity, White Cloud, Kohlnoor, America, Estelle, F. Joost, Enchantress, M. Field, Her Majesty, Flamingo and Harlowarden. C. H. Frey, Lin- coln. Neb. Carnations — For fall delivery, in best varie- ties. Wood Bros.. Flshklll. N. Y. Carnations — Lawson, Joost, Norway, Prosper- ity. Crane and Armazindy, $5 per 100. W. H. Gullett & Sons. Lincoln, 111. Carnations — Carnation Robert Craig (scarlet), 1906, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. J. D. Thomp- son Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. Camations-^F. Dorner & Sons Co., La Fay- ette. Ind. Carnation — Hannah Hobart; delivery com- mencing Jan. 1, 1906; $3 per doz; $15 per 100; $120 per 1,000. John H. Sievers & Co.. 1251 Chestnut St., San Francisco, Cal. Carnation — Carnation Candace, $2 per doz., $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. Dissemination 1906. Indianapolis Flower & Plant Co., and John Hartje, Indianapolis, Ind. Carnations — Boston Market, $50 per 1,000; Queen Louise, $40 per 1,000; Prosperity, $5 per 100. B. C. Marshall, Kennett Sqnare, Pa. Carnations— Field grown plants; B. Market. Glacier, Mrs. Lawson, Gov. Wolcott. Indian- apolis, Estelle, $4 per 100, $40 per 1,000. W. T. Buckley Co., Springfield. 111. Carnations — 500 good, strong healthy field grown plants of Joost. $4 per 100. W. C. Hill Floral Co.. Streator, 111. Carnations — Field grown. Crisis, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; Flamingo, $10 per 100; Queen Louisa, Florlana, Portia, M. Glory. Palmer, Eldorado, Scott, Dorothy, Mermaid, $5 per 100. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsbnrg, Pa, Carnations — Field grown. Glacier and Morn- ing Glory, $46 per 1.000; Peru, $35 per 1,000. Ell Cross. Grand Rapids, Mich. Carnations — Field grown, the Queen, $6 per 100. Cash with order. Wa-no-ka Greenhouses, Barneveld, N. Y. Carnations — Field grown plants; fine stock. Ready now. 100 1000 lOO 1000 Estelle $6 $.. Mrs.Hlg'b'ham.$4 $35 Lawson 5 45 Armazindy 4 36 Enchantress 7 65 White Cloud ... 5 40 G. Angel 4 35 Morning Glory. 4 35 Wletor Bros., 61 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Carnations — Dorothy, Flora Hill, Joost, Boston Market, fine stock, $4.50 per 100, $40 per 1,000; only 5.000; first man with cash gets them. Lo- cust Street Greenhouses, Oxford, Pa. Carnations — Healthy field grown plants now ready, extra fine stock, $6 per 100. Enchantress, Lawson, Flora Hill, Queen, Boston Market, Crane, Prosperity, Bradt, White Cloud, Glacier, Armazindy, Her Majesty and Nelson. G. Van Bochove & Bro., Kalamazoo, Mich. Carnations — Field grown, $6 per 100; Indian- apolis, Florlana, Moonlight, Peru and Queen Louise. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Carnations — Field grown, 600 Estelle, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000. W. Sabransky, Kenton, O. Carnations — Strong, healthy, field grown: Lady Bountiful, $8 per 100, $76 per 1,000; Nel- son Fisher, $7 per 100, $65 per 1,000; Flamingo, $6 per 100, $66 per 1,000; Genevieve Lord, $6 per 100, $45 per 1,000. N. Zweifel, N. Mllwau- kee. Wis. Carnation — Variegated Lawson, field grown plants, $15 per 100. F. R. Pierson, Tarrytown, N. Y. Carnations — Field grown,- F. Hill, Queen Louise, Peru, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000; Har- lowarden, Prosperity, $5 per 100; $45 per 1.000. Mrs. A. M. Schafer, 229 Balmoral Ave,, Chicago. Carnations — Choice, field grown. Nelson Fish- and Mrs. Patten, $8 per 100, $70 per 1,000; Boston Market, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. A. C. Canfleld, Springfield, 111. Carnations— Field grown, G. Angel, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000; White Cloud, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Flugge Bros., 2791 N. Leavitt St., Chicago. Carnations — Field grown, 1.200 Estelle, 700 Enchantress, 250 Queen Louise,, several hun- dred Roosevelt and Harlowarden, $6 per 100, $45 per 1,000. W. Sabransky, Kenton, O. Carnations — Bed Sport from 2-in. pots, $6 per 100; field grown plants of Queen Louise and Prosperity, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000. A. B. Davis & Son, Pureellville, Va. Celestial Peppers — 2%-in., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Garfield Park Flower Co., 1688 W. Madison St., Chicago. Christmas Peppers — 2H-ln., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3.50 per 100. C. B. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Chrysanthemums — In 2, 2^ and 3-in. pots, $2 per 100; 500 W. Ivory. 100 P. Ivory, 150 T. Eaton, 75 Pacific, 65 W. Bonaffon. Crabb & Hunter. Grand Rapids, Mich. Chrysanthemums — Young 25^-in. stock, $2.60 per 100; Kalb.Willowbrook, Robinson, T. Eaton, Bonnaffon, Monrovia, Kiraberly, Plumerldge, Etherington, Shaw, Quito, Hanham, Coombes and Shrimpton; E. Mileham, $3 per doz., $20 per 100; Dr. Enguehard. and Leila Filkins, $3 per 100. Poehlmann Bros. Co., Morton Grove, 111. Chrysanthemums — In quantity; P. Rose, Pa- cific, Ivory, P. Ivory, Opah, Mrs. S. T. Mur- dock, Maud Dean, etc.. $2.60 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Chrysanthemums — Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Chrysanthemimis — In best varieties. Wood Bros., Flshklll, N. Y. Chrysanthemums — The following ' at $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000; V. Morel, Wm. Dnckham, P. Ivory, Maud Dean, Opah, Convention Hall, Ivory, Mrs. Murdock, Glory of Pacific, P. Rose. Nathan Smith & Son. Adrian, Mich. Cinerarias — 2-ln., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Cinerarias- 2%-ln., $2 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Cineraria— Plants, 2H-ln., pots, $3.50 per 100; 3-ln.. $6. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. Cineraria — September delivery, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware. O. Cocoa — Weddelllana, 3-ln.. 15c each. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Cretans — Field grown, 2%-ln., ready to ship. E. Meier. Rio Pledras. Porto Bico. Cyclamen — Glganteum strain; seed taken from selected flowers and well built stock only. None better: 3-in., $7 per 100, $65 per 1,000. Seed of the above strain, new crop, $6 per 1,000. The following was received July 12, 1905: The cyclamen seedlings arrived to-day in good shape. We are well pleased and glad to know that by packing properly plants will stand the trip. Park Floral Co., San Francisco, Address 0. Wlnterlch, Defiance, O. Cyclamen — Splendens glganteum hybrids, five colors: from 3-in. potS. $7 per 100; from 3%- in., $12; from 4-ln., $15: from 5-in., $20. Paul Mader. E. Stroudsburg. Pa. Cyclamen — 2% and 3-In., $6 and $10 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekln, 111. If you do not find what yon need in our Ready Reference Department, write ns about it. 326 The American Florist. Sept. p, Daisies — Shasta daisies, 2-ln., $2.60 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. DracEenas — la large quantities. Lt. H. Foster Estate, Dorchester, Mass. Exotics — Palms, orchids, bay trees, etc. Jn- Mns Roehrs Co., Rutherford, H. J. Ferns — Nephrolepis Scotll, . 2%-in., $2 per doz., $15 per 100, $125 per 1,000. John Scott, Keap St. Greenhouses, Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns — 5-in., from bench, $3 per doz.; $25 per 100; larger sizes up to $3 each. Geo. Witt- bold Co., 1^9 Buckingham place, Chicago. Ferns — ^214-in. pots, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Garfield Park Flower Co., 1688 W. Madison St., Chicago. Ferns — Boston and Piersoni ferns, large speci- mens, $24 to $36 per doz. J. A. Peterson, West- wood, Cincinnati, Ohio. Ferns — New Barrowsil fern, 3-in., $50 per 100. Geo. A. guhl, Pekin, 111. Ferns — Nephrolepis Piersoni, all sizes, prices from 75c each; $9 per doz.; $60 per 100, up to $2, $3, $5 and $7.60 each. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytowg, N. X, Ferns — Adiantum Croweanum, strong plants from 3-ln. pots, $2.50 per doz.; $16 per 100; tl25 per 1,000. Wm. F. Kasting, 387 Ellicott t., Bugalo. N. Y. Ferns — Boston, 6-ln., 60c each; 7-ln., 75c; 8-ln., $1. W. H. Gnllett & Sons, Lincoln, 111. Ferns — Boston, 5-in., 30c, 35c and 40c each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila- delphia^ FemB — Boston fe^s, 6-in., 30c each. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns — Boston ferns in large quantities. L. H. Foster Estate, Dorchester, Mass. Ferns — Boston, 6-ln. pot grown, $50 per 100. Cash please. Bolton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Ferns — Boston ferns from bench, 4-in. pot size, $15 per 100, S-ln. size, $25 per 100; small size for ferneries, all best varieties, $3 per 100, $26 per 1,000. Storrs & Harrison Co., Falnes- Yllle. O. Ficus — Elastics, 4-in., 26c; 5-5%-in., 30-40C. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadel- phia^ Forget-me-nots — Field clumps, $4 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Geraniums— R. C, $10 and $12.60 per 1,000, September delivery. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums — Bruanti, Centanre, Le Cid, Ey- croft. Surprise, Glorie de France, J. Viand, Mme. Barney, Mme. Conovas, Mme. Charotte, Mme. Jaulin, Mme. Landry, Miss F. Perkins, Miss Kendell, S. A. Nutt, Grandvllle, Mrs. B. G. Hill, Queen of the West, $2 per 100; Jean de La Brete, Madonna, Mar. de Gastellane, $3 per 100; M. Jolly de Bammevllle, $4 per 100; 50 of each of the above, $18; 25 of each, $10. R. Vincent, Jr., & Sons, White Marsh. Md. Geraniums — New and standard varieties spring struck, $3 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesvllle, 0. Gloxinias — Louis Van Houtte Pere, Ghent, Belgium. Grevillea^-Eobnsta, 2%-ln., $3 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co.. Palnesvllle, O. Hollyhocks — Choice collection. Byer Floral Co., Shippensbnrg, Pa. Hydrangea — Otaksa, field-grown, e-7-in., size, $12 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville, O. Ipomoea 27octiflora — 2%-in. pots, $6 per 100; 3-in. pots, $7 per 100; 4-ln. pots, $10 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadel- phia^ Ivy — German, 2-in., $2.50 per 100; English, vines, $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Japanese Plants — Tiny Plants in 2 and 3-iu. Japanese pots, $15, $20 and $25 per 100. Hin- ode Florist Co., Woodslde, N. Y., and White- stone, L. I.. N. Y. Jerusalem Cherries — Pot grown, 4-in., ready (or shift, very bushy, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. J. M. Yates & Co.. Mt. Airy, Philadelphia. Jerusalem Cherries — 3-ln., $6 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Orchids — Cattleya Schroederae, C. Trianae, C. gigas, 0. Warneri, O. Dowiana. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. Orchids — Largest growers, importers, export- ers and hybridists in the world. Sander, St. Albans, England. Palms — Cheap, per 100, Latanla Bor., 2-ln. pots, seed leaves, $3 per 100; 3-in., 15 to 18- In., 3 chr. Ivs., $12; 5-ln., 18 to 20-in., 3 to 4 chr. Ivs., $15; 6-ln.. 20 to 24-In., 4 chr. Ivs., $20. Kentla Bel.. 2%-in. pots, 6 to 8-in., 2 to 3 Ivs., $10; 3-ln., 8 to 10-In., 3 to 4 Ivs., $12.60. Sherman Nursery Co., Charles City, la. Palms — Made up Kentla palms, in 8 to 9-in. pots, $3 to $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, New- ton. N. J. Palms, Etc. — Growers and importers, palms and ferns; decorative plants. Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Palms — Louis Van Houtte Pere, Ghent, Bel- gium^ Palms, Etc. — Palms, ferns and decorative plants. John Burton, Assignee for Robert Craig & Son, Market and 49th Sts., Philadelphia. Palms, Etc. — Palms, ferns, and decorative plants. R. Dreyer, Woodslde, L. I.. N. Y. Palms — In large quantities. L. H. Foster Estate, Dorchester, Mass. Pandanus— Veitchll, 34-36-ln. high, $30 per doz. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. Fansies — Florists' international, plants, $1 and $1.60 per 100; seedlings, $4 per 1,000, 60c per 100. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, ill. Peppers— 2-in., $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. Folnsettias — Last propagation, $5 per 100, $40 per 1.000. The E. G. Hill Co., Blchmond, Ind. Poinsettias— 2%-ln., $5 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnesvllle, O. Primroses — Chinese and P. obconlca ready now, $2 per 100; P. Forbesi, $2 per 100; P. floribunda, yellow, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cun- ningham. Delaware, O. Primroses— All varieties, 2%-in., $2 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Primroses — Chinese, 2%-in., $4 per 100; 3- in. $7.60. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin. 111. Primroses — Chinese and P. obconlca, $2 per 100; P. Forbesi, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunning- ham. Delaware, O. Primroses — Chinese, 3-in., $4 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Primroses — Chinese, ready for 3%-in. pots, $2 per 100, Cash, J. W. Miller, B. D. 6, Carlisle, Pa. Primroses — P. Chinesis, P. obconlca, P. grandiflora, P. rosea and P. fimbriate, 2%-in., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; P. Forbesi, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100. Garfield Park Flower Co., 1688 W. Madison St., Chicago. Primulas — P. obconlca and P. Sinensis, 2%- in., $3 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., Palnes- ville, 0. Ehapis — Rhapis, 5 to 15 shoots, QOc each. Hinode Florist Co., Woodslde, N. Y., and Whitestone, L. I., N. Y. Riehardias— E. Y. Teas, CenterviUe, Ind. Roses^-Fifty sorts fine young plants now ready. The Seedle Floral Co., Springfield, O. Boses — Bride, 3-ln., $3.50 per 100. D. Wood Brant, W. Peterson and N. 48th Aves., Chicago. Boses — La Detroit, Chatenay and Sunrise, 3- in., $5 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Boses — From 3-1d. pots in best varieties. Wood Bros., Flshkill. N. Y. Boses — Bride and Bridesmaid, 2^ and 4-in. pots, own and grafted roots. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. Boses — 60,000 grafted roses for forcing; Lib- erty, 3%-in. pots. $18 per 100; Bridesmaid, G. Gate, Kaiserin, 3%-in. pots, $16 per 100; $145 per 1,000; 20,000 own root roses, 3-ln. pots; Sunrise, $9 per 100; Bride, Bridesmaid, Perle, Kaiserin, $7 per 100. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Roses — La Detroit, fall delivery; field grown plants, $8 per 100; $75 per 1,000. John Breit- meyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. Boses — Chatenay, G. Gate and Uncle John, 2H-ln., $3.60 per 100; Chatenay, Bridesmaid, G. Gate and Dnele John, 3%-ln., $6 per 100; Liberty, 4-in., $10 per 100. Poehlmann Eros. Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Boses— A. Beauty, 2%-in. pots repotted from 2-in., $50 per 1,000. John Burton, Chestnut Hill. Philadelphia. Boses — All leading American and European varieties. — Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Boses — Bride and Bridesmaid, 4-in., $8 per 100; 3-in., $3.60 per 100, $30 per 1,000; Ivory and G. Gate, 3-in., $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. W. H. Gullett & Sons, Lincoln, 111. Boses — 100,000 grown annually for the trade. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, lU. Roses- 1,000 A. Beauty, 2^4-ln. nice plants $30 per 1,000. C. & G. L. Pennock, Lansdowne, Pa. Boses — A complete list of all the forcing varieties, both new and old. John N. May, Summit, N. J. Roses — Field grown and for forcing. W. & T. Smith Co.. Geneva, N. Y. Boses— 2.600 Bride, 3 to 3>4-ln., 1,600 Bridesmaid, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; 100 each of Bride and Bridesmaid, 4-in., $8 per 100. W. P. Kasting, 383-87 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Boses — 60,000 grafted roses for forcing; Bride. Bridesmaid, G. Gate, Kaiserin, 3^4-in. pots, $15 per 100, $146 per 1,000; 20,000 own root roses, 3-in. pots; Sunrise, $9 per 100; Bride. Brides- maid, Kaiserin, $7 per 100. J. L. Dillon, Bloomaborg, Fa. Boses — Bride and Bridesmaid from 4-in. pots. The Gasser Co., Cleveland, O. Boses — Two yr. old plants, 4-ln. ; 2,000 Brides- maid, 1.000 Bride. $7 per 100, $60 per 1,000. Erie Floral Co., Erie. Pa. Smilax— Field grown, $2 per 100. W. W. Coles. Kokomo, Ind. Smilax— 2-in., $1.60 per 100; $12.60 per 1,000. C. Hnmfeia, Clay Center, Kan. Smilax — Fine plants, 2^-in. pots, $1.25 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware. O. SmUax— 3-in., $4 per 100. W. H. Gullett & Sons, Lincoln, 111. Smilax— 2J4-in., $1.60 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Smilax— 2-in., $2.50 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Smilax — In best varieties. Wood Bros.. Fish- kill, N. Y. Smilax— $1 per 100, $10 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Smilax — In 214-ln. pots, $2 per 100. Gai- fleld Park Flower Co., 1688 W. Madison St., Chicago. Smilax — Fine plants, 2^-iu. pots, $1.25 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Snapdragons — Pink, white and yellow, field grown, $8 per 100. John Breitmeyer's Sons, Detroit, Mich. Stevia— 2M!-in., $2.60 per 100. $22.50 per 1,000. Poehlmann Bros, Co., Morton Grove, 111. Violets — In best varieties. Wood Bros., Plsh- klU, N. Y. Vinca— 214-in., $1.50 per 100; 2%-ln., $2.50. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Vinca — Vinca vine, variegated, $2.60 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Vines — Madeira vines, ville. Ind. B. Y. Teas, Center- Violets — Single, field grown, P. of Wales and Dorsett, $6 per 100, $60 per 1,000. Ell Cross, Grand Rapids, Mich. Violets — Clean, thrifty plants. Single vari- eties; Princess of Wales, California, La France, Luxonne, Russian and Dorsett. Double varie- ties; Imperial, Marie Louise, Farqubar and Swanley White. Field clump and plants, $2.26 per 100, $20 per 1,000; 3^ and 4-in pot plants, $2.50 per 100; $22 per 1,000. Ready to plant at once for fall flowering. Packed lightly; satis- faction guaranted. Clifton Hill Floral Co., Omaha, Neb. Violets — Field-grown Marie Lonlse, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Princess, $3 per 100; plants from soil, $2.60 per 100, $20 per 1,000. John B. Rudy, Elmira, N. Y. Violets — Field grown; 3,000 Lady Campbell, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000; 2,000 Princess-ot Wales, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. E. Bngelmann & Son, Pittsfleld. Mass. , Violets — Imperial and P. of Wales, field grown, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Violets — Field grown. Princess of Wales, $2.60 per 100. W. W. Coles. Kokomo, Ind. Violets — Field grown. Lady Campbell and California; No. 1, $2.60 per 100; $20 per 1,000; No. 2, $1.60 per 100, $12 per 1,000. Charles Black, Hightstown, N. J. Violets — Queen Louise, Imperial and P. of Wales, 3-ln., $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Orabb & Hunter. Grand Rapids, Mich. NURSERY STOCK. Hardj Ferennials — Anemone, asters, campa- nulas, delphiniams, irises, peonies, primulas, daffodils, bardy ferns, heath, etc. Tottenham Nurseries, Ltd.. DedemsTaart, Honand. Lilacs — Lilacs a specialty. JacsSmlts, Ltd., Naarden, Holland. Kursery Stock — Trees, shmbB, vines and imall fruits. The Wm. H. Moon Co., MorrlsTllle, Pa. Nursery Stock — Fruit trees, email fralts, ornamental trees, evergreens and shrobs, shade trees, hardy roses, climbers and plants. EU- wanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. Nursery Stock — Low budded roses, tree roses; clematis, field and pot grown; , hydran- gea P. G. on stem. W. Van Kleef & Sons, Boskoop. Holland. Nursery Stock — Large stock of high grade California privet. R. Dreyer, Woodslde, I*. I., N. Y. Nursery Stock-^Catalpa speciosa, silver ma- ple, red bud, American sweet chestnut, black walnut, osier dogwood, American persimmon, elm, tulip poplar, sweet gum, Basslah mulberry, buckeye, oaks, ash, sycamore, birch, water beech, wistarias, amphelopsls, yuccas, Althfca rosea, calycanthus, and other seedlings; also tree and shrub seeds. Send for trade list. Forest Nursery and Seed Co.» E. P. D. No. 2 McMlnnvIlIe. Tenn. Nursery Stock — Azaleas, arancarios, sweet bays. Louis Van Houtte Pere, Ghent. Belglom. Nursery Stock — Sugar maples, 6-ln. to 10 ft.; Catalpa speciosa seedlings; black locust seed- lings. E. Y. Teas, CenterviUe, Ind, If ^m do not find what yon need in our Ready Reference Department, write ns about it igo3. The American Florist. 327 Nurseiy Stock — Hardy, fancy and ornamental stock. Jacs Smlts, Naarden, Holland. Maltas & Ware. 136 Water St.. N. Y. Nunery Stock — Catalogues free. Storr'" & HarrlBon Co., PainesTlUe, O. Nuisery Stock — Large stock of conifers, hy- drangeas, rhododendrons, etc. Tottenham Nnr- serles, Dedemsvaart, Holland. Nursery Stock — Ornamental trees, sbrubs, peonies, fruit trees, nut trees. Sarcoxle Nur- serles, Sarcoxle, Mo. , Nuxaeiy Stock — Trees, shmbs, vines and small fruits. The Wm. H. Moon Co., Morrls- Tllle. Pa. Peonies — Large collection of French peonies, guaranteed true to name. Catalogue free. A Dessert, Chenonceaux. France. Peonies — In 200 choice varieties. E. Y. Teas, Centerville, Ind. ■ Peonies — Choice named, all classes early and late. F. A. Bailer, Bloomington, 111. Peonies — Extensive collection, 300 varieties, 50,000 plants. Cottage Gardens Co., Queens, N. Y. '_ Peonies — In 200 choice varieties. E. Y. Teas, Centerville, Ind. ■ Koses— Baby Rambler, 2%-ln. pots, $2.60 per doz., $15 per 100, $125 per 1,000. Dlngee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Boses — Baby Rambler, own roots, 2>4-in., $2 per doz., $15 per 100, $125 per 1,000; 4-ln. grafted stock, bushy plants In bloom, $5 per doz., $35 per 100. Dormant fleld-grown stock lor fall and winter delivery. Vaughan's Seed St ore, Chicago and New York. Roses — Baby Rambler, 2%-in., $2 per doz., $12.50 per 100, $100 per 1,000; 3-ln., $3 per doz., $20 per 100. Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Eoses — Crimson Rambler, 6-ln. pot grown for forcing purposes, $40 per 100. Bolton tc Hnnkel Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Trees — Hardy fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, etc. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Vines — Clematis, wistarias, American Ivy, ampelopais, etc. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Celery— Plants, $1 per 1,000; transpl., $2 per 1,000. Ludvlg Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Seeds, Bulbs, Spawn, Etc. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus. Northern greenhouse grown seed, 100 seeds, 60c; 250 seeds, $1.16; 1,000 seeds, $4. Southern green- house grown, 1,000 seeds, $2.50; 5,000 seeds, $10. A. plumosus robustus, 100 seeds, $1; 1,000 seeds, $9. Decumbens, 100 seeds, 50c; 1,000 seeds, $4. Comorensis, 100 seeds, $1; 1,000 seeds, $T.60. Cash discount 2 per cent. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Aster Seed — Vick's Branching, white, rose, crimson, pink, purple, lavender, dark violet; Vick's Early Snowdrift, Vick's Daybreak, Vick's Purity. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Bulbs — L. Harrlsli, L. longlflornm, Roman hyacinths. Paper White narcissus. J. M. Thor- bnrn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. Bulbs— Lily, hardy sorts. E. Y. Teas, Cen- tervlUe, Ind. Bulbs — For forcing, Lllium Harrlsli and long!, florum, white Roman hyacinths, paper white narcissus. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., New York. Bulbs — Ward's high grade bulbs and plants. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 17 Battery Place, New York. Bulbs — Bulb stock, all kinds. Bassett & Washburn, 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Bulbs — Fall bulbs. James Vick's Sons, Roeh- ester, N. Y. Bulbs — Harrlsli, Romans, Paper Whites, free- sias. Now ready. Send for catalogue. Currle Bros. Co., Milwaukee. Bulbs — Freesias, all sizes ready for immedi- ate delivery. Also Grand Duchess oxalis, grand- iflora, pink, white and lavender. Rees & Gom- pere, R. P., No. 1, Long Beach, Cal. Bulbs — California callas, 1% to 2-in., $7 per 100, $65 per 1,000; 2-ln. up, $9 per 100; Chinese sacred lilies, per basket of 30, $1.25, per 100, $4. E. F. Wintersou Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Bulbs— Lllium Harrlsli, 5 to 7, $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000; 7 to 9, $7 per 100, $65 per 1,000. Wm. F. Kasting. 383 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Oalla Bulbs — California grown, 1^ to 1%-in., $5 per 100; 1% to 2-in., $7 per 100; 2 to 2%- in., $10 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chl- cago and New York. Calla Bulbs— $7 per 100. Mrs. A. M. Schaler, 229 Balmoral Ave., Chicago. Cyoas — Bevoluta, $8 per 100 lbs. J. M. Thor- burn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St.. N. Y. Dahlias — Roots and blooms in any quantity. L. K. Peacock, Inc., Atco, N. J. Putoh Bulbs — Now arriving byaclnths, tulips and narcissi; on hand, Harrlsli, Paper Whites, Roman hyacinths and freesias. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Preesia Bulbs — French grown; % to %-in., 85c per 100, $7.50 per 1,000; % to H-in., 70c per 100, $6 per 1,000; California grown: % to %-in., 65c per 100, $5 per 1,000, $22.50 for 5,000; % to %-to., 45c per 100, $3 per 1,000, $14 for 5,000; white flowered Bermuda grown, % to i4-in., 85c per 100, $5 per 1,000, $22.50 for 5,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. GladioU— And dahlias. E. Y. Teas, Center- yille, Ind. Lily of the Valley — Cold storage pips, $1.50 per 100, $14 per 1,000. H. N. Brnns, 1409-11 W. Madison St., Chicago. Lily of the Valley — Berlin and Hamburg Val- ley, Jacs. Smlts, Naarden, Holland. Maltns & Ware, 136 Water St., N. Y. Lily of the Valley — First-class pips only. Julius Hansen, Pinneberg, Germany. Lily of the Valley — Lily of the valley clumps strong, imp. stock, $2.60 per doz., $18 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Mushroom Spawn — Frequent importations from England, always fresh and lively. J. J. Styer, Concordville, Pa. JUushroom Spawn — Pure culture and English. Fresh supply every month. Knad Gundestmp & Co., Chicago. Mushroom Spawn — Vaughan's, fresh importa- tion; English in bricks, per 100 lbs., $6 f. o. b. New York; $6.60 f. o. b. Chicago. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Mushroom Spawn — Columbia, Alaska and Bo- hemia mushroom spawn, Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co.. St. Lonls. Narcissus — Paper White grandlflora, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, O. Narcissi — Six choice double white, 60,000 to close. F. A. Bailer, Bloomington, 111. Pansy Seed — Large flowering, $4 per oz. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware, O. Pansy Seed — Finest mixed, 1,000 Seeds, 25c; 1 oz. $2.25. H. Wrede, Luneberg, Germany. Pansy Seed — Vaughan's giant named varie- ties: White, Bcaconfleld, Purple, Violet Blue, Striped, trade pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; oz., $1.20; Auricula Colors, Black, Emperor William, Yel- low, • trade pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; oz., $1.25; Aurora, Freya, Parisian Striped, trade pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; oz., $1.30; Adonis, trade pkt., 10c; % oz., 40c; oz., $1.50; Bronze, trade pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; Mme. Perret, trade pkt., 20c; % oz., 60c; oz., $2; Pres. Carnot, trade pkt.. 10c; % oz., 25c; oz., $1.60; Pres. McElnley and Pink trade pkt., 10; % oz., 25c; oz., $2; Purple King, Diana, Atrosangulnea, trade pkt., 10c; % oz., 25c; oz., $1.50; Bridesmaid, trade pkt., 25c; ^ oz., 50e; oz., $3.75; Psyche, trade pkt., 60c; % oz., 80c; oz., $5; Gassier, 3 spot- ted, trade pkt., 15c; % oz.; 35e; oz., $2; Gas- sier, 5 spotted, trade pkt., 25c; % oz., 45c; oz., $3; Rosy Morn, trade pkt., 25c; % oz., $1; Pretiosa, trade pkt. (250 seeds), 26c. Special mixtures: Vaughan's international pansies, trade pkt., 60c; ^ oz., $1.50; % oz., $5; oz., $10; Vaughan's giant pansy mixture, trade pkt., 25c; Vs oz., 60c; oz., $4; ^4 lbs., $14; Vaughan's elite mixtures, trade pkt., 50c; % oz., $1; Vaughan's premium pansies mixed, pkt., 25c; Va oz., 80c; % oz., $3; oz., $5.50; new orchid-flowered pansies, trade pkt. (250 seeds), 25c;, improved German mixture, large pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; Vi oz., 30e; oz., $1; Chicago parks bedding pansies, pkt., 10c; ^ oz., 30c; oz., 75c; 4 oz.. $2.50; Masterpiece, trade pkt., 60c; % oz., 75c; % oz., $1.35; oz., $5. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Pansy Seed — Jennings strain, 1 oz., $5; 3 oz., $12; pkt., of 300 seeds, $1. E. B. Jennings, Southport. Conn. Pansy Seed — Market or fancy strains; trade pkt., $1. Denys Zirnglebel, Needham, Mass. Pansy Seed — Florists' international, ^ oz., $1; oz., $7 mixed; seed of giant vars. mixed, ^ oz., 65c; oz., $4. Lndvig Mosbaek, Onar- ga. 111. Seeds— ;HIgh grade grass, clover and tree seed. Conrad Appel, Est. 1789, Darmstadt, Ger- many^ Seeds — Pea and other seeds. W. W. John- son^ Seeds — Midsummer catalogne of hardy peren- nial seeds. W. W. Bawson & Co., 12 and 13 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston, Mass. Seeds — W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia. Seeds — Rawson's midsummer catalogue of hardy perennial seeds on application. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 and 13 Faneuil Hall Sq., Bos- ton. Mass. Seeds — Cineraria grandlflora; medium, mixed, trade pkt. 50c; dwarf, mixed, trade pkt., 50c; pansy seed, mixed, ^s oz., 60c; % oz., $1.15; oz., $4.60; large flr., oz., $1.26. W. C. Beckert, Allegheny. Pa. Seeds — 3,700 acres of garden seeds in culti- vation; wholesale seed growers. Braslan Seed Growers' Co., San Jose, Cal. Seeds — Onion sets and garden seeds. Leonard Seed Co., Chicago. Seeds — Importer and exporter seeds, bulbs and plants. Wm. P. Craig, 1305 Filbert St., Philadelphia. Seeds — Seeds, bulbs, plants. Arthur T. Bod- dlngton, 342 W. Fourteenth St., New York. Wholesale Cut Flowers. COMMISSION DEALERS. Amllng, E. C, 32-36 Randolph St., Chicago. Angermueller, Geo. H., 1324 Pine St.. St. Louis. Berning, H, G., 1402 Pine St., St. Louis. Braldwood. J. B., Colorado Springs, Colo. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., The, 62-64 High St., Cleveland, O. Deamud, J. B., 61 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Fenrich, Jos. S., 48 W. 30th St., N. Y. Flower uruwers' Market, 60 Wabash Ave., Ohl- cago. Ford Bros., Ill W. 30th St., N. Y. Ghormley, Wm., 57 W. 28th St, N. Y. Guttman, Alex. J., 62 W. 29th St.. N. Y. Hart, James, 117 W. 30th St., N. Y. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Mll- waukee. Wis. Kessler, Phil F., 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. Horan, Edward C. 66 W. 28th St., N. Y. Hunt, B. H., 76 Wabash Ave, Chicago. Kennlcott Bros. Co.. 40-44 Randolph St., Chi- cago. Kuehn. C. A., 1122 Pine St., St. Louis. Langjahr. Alfred H., 55 W. 28th St.. N. Y. McCullough Sons Co., J. M., 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati, O. McKellar, Chas. W., 61 Wabash Ave., Chicago. McKlssick. W. E., 1221 Filbert St., Phladelphia. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38-40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich. Murdoch, J. B., & Co., 646 Liberty Ave., Pltts- burg. Pa. New York Cut Flower Exchange, (Toogan Bldg., 6th Ave, and W. 26th St.. N. Y. Pennock. S. S., Philadelphia. Philadelphia Cut Flower Co., 1516-18 Sansom St., Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 504 Liberty Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 228 Diamond St., Pittsburg, Pa. Pollworth, C. C, Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Randall, A. L.. Co.. 19 Randolph St., Chicago. Raynor, John I., 49 W. 28th St., N. Y. Rice Bros., 128 N. 6th St., Minneapolis, Minn. Sellgman, John, 66 W. 26th St., N. Y. Sheridan. Walter F., 39-W. 28th St., N. Y. Trnendley & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St.. N. Y. Vaughan & Sperry, 68-60 Wabash Ave., Cbl- cago. ^ Welch Bros.. 15 Province St., Boston. Wintersou, E. F., Co., 46-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Young. A. L., & Co., 54 W. 28th St.. N. Y. Young, John, 51 W. 28th St.. New York. Young. Thos., 43 W 28th St., New York. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th gt.. New York. Zecd & Mann. 61 Wabash Ave., Chicago. GROWERS. Bassett & Washburn, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Benthey-Coatsworth Co., The, 35 Randolph St., Chicago. Brant, D. Wood, W. Peterson and N. 48th Aves.. Chicago. Bruns, H. N., 1409-11 W. Madison St., Chicago. Budlong. J. A.. 37-39 Randolph St., Chicago. Hill. The B. G. Co., Richmond, Ind. Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. Miller. Robert E.. Brookfleld. Mass. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 35-37 Randolph St., Chl- cago. Reinberg. Peter, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. South Park Floral Co.. Heller Bros., New Cas- tle, Ind. Welland & Risch, 59 Wabash Ave., Chicago. WIetor Bros., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Wittbold, Geo. Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. '_ ^ Wolf, John, Savannah, Ga. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 328 The American Florist. Sept. g, il Cut Flowers. Aitken, Mark, 378 Main St.. Sprlngfleld. Mass. Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree St., Atlanta, Ga. Berke, George H., 1S05 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City. N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Massacliusetts Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Blacklstone, 14tb and H Sts., N. W., Wash- Ington. D. C. Breltmeyer'B John, Sons, cor. Miami and Qra- tlot Aves.. Detroit, Mich. Cooke, Geo. H., Connecticut Ave. and L St., Washington. D. C. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Col. Donohoe. W. H.. 2 West 29th St., New York. Etckholt, Mrs. Chaa., Ualveston, Tex. Garden, Alex. B., 441 Center Market, Wash- Ington, D. 0. ^ Gude, A., & Bro., 1214 F St., Washington. D. CT Hauswlrth. P. J., Auditorium Annex, Chicago. Hess & Swohoda, 141S Parnam St., Omaha, Neb. Hoim & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. ~ Mills The Florist, 36 W. Forsyth St., Jackson- ville. Fla. Park Floral Co.. The, Denver, Colo. Palmer's. Buffalo. N. Y. Shaffer. 14tn and iflye ats., Wasmugtou, D. C. Slevers & Boland, 33 Post St., San Francisco, Cal. Weber, Fred C, 4320-28 Olive St., St. LodIb, Mo. , Sundries, Etc. Artificial Leaves — All styles In hundreds at dltEerent designs. Rossig Bros., 497 W. Broad- way. New York. - Book— Peony manual, 30c. C. S. Harrison, York, Neb. Bulb Fans, Etc. — Bulb pans. Detroit Flower Pot Mfg. Co., 409 Howard St., Detroit, Mich. Bulb Pans, Etc. — Bulb and tern pans. The Keller Pottery Co., 213-223 Pearl St., Norris- town. Pa. Coal — Florists' specials: "Kinkaid" Hocking, Kanawha Splint, lower vein Brazil Block, gen- uine smokeless Pocohontas, Sullivan County Indiana Lump. Globe Coal Co., 1560-1570 Old Colony Bldg., Chicago. Cut Flower Boxes — Cut flower boxes, water- proof, corner lock style. No charge for print- ing on orders above 250 boxes. Livingston Seed Co., Columbus, 0. Cut Flower Boxes — Folding cut flower boxes. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Fertilizer — Blatchford's Plant Grower and Land Renovator, $2.75 per 100 lbs. Blatch- ford's Calf Meal Co., Waukegan, 111. Engraving — Best engravings and Illustrations of every description for catalogues. Send for estimates. Globe Bug. & Hlec. Co., 427 Dear- born St., Chicago. Fertilizers — Thompson's vine, plant and vege- table manure, also special chrysanthemum and top dressing manure, plant foods and stimu- lants. Wm. Thompson & Sons, Ltd., Oloven- fords, Scotland. Fumigatini; Supplies — Vaporizing pans for to- bacco extracts. Improved. Dlller, Caskey & Co., eth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. ' Fumigating Supplies — Tobacco dust for foml- fatlng. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., 81 Pine t., New York. Greens — Evergreens, galas, leucothoe, mosses, etc. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., N. Y. Greens— Evergreens, fancy and dagger ferns, bronze and green galax. George Cotsonas & Co., 45 W. 29tb St., New York. Greens — Specialties; galax leaves, ferns and leucothoe sprays, hoUy, Princess pine; all kinds of evergreens. Galax leaves, $1 per 1,000. N. LeCakes & Co., S3 W. 28th St., New York. Greens — New decorative greens, the branches of huckleberry tree, $2.50 per case. New crop hardy ferns; fancy, $1.26 per 1,000; dagger, $1 per 1,000. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co., Bver- green, Ala. Greens — Southern wild smllax and florists' hardy decorative supplies. B. A. Heaven, Bver- green, Ala. Greens — Dagger and fincy ferns; bronze and green galax, laurel festooning, green and sphagnum moss, ivy leaves, Sprengerl, aspara- gus, leucothoe sprays. Henry M. Robinson Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston. Greens — Perns, 50c per 1,000; galax bronze or green, 76c per 1,000; laurel festooning, 4, 5 and 6c per yd.; branch laurel, 35c per bundle; Princess pine by lb., for festooning. Crowl Fern Co., MllUngton, Mass. Greens — Asparagus plumosus nanus strings, 50c eaeh. W. H. Elliott. Brighton. Mass. Hose— Hose In quantitjr. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Roses — Bride and Bridesmaid, 4-ln., $4.50 per 100; MacArthur, 4-ln., $10 per 100; good, clean, healthy stcck ready for immediate shipment. Cash with order. Robert M. Schultz, Rosedale Greenhouses, Madison, N. J. Insecticide — Tobacco paper or liquid; prices, paper, 24 sheets, 75c, 144 sheets, $3.50, 288 sheets, $6.50; liquid, $10.50 per gal., $5.50 per 14 gal., pint, $1.50, Vi pint, $50c. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. Insecticides — Nikoteen, non-injurious, for fum- igating or spraying. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. Lawn Mower — The Clipper lawn mower. No. 1, 12-ln., $5; No. 2, 15-in., $6; No. 3, 18-ln., $7; No. 4, 21-ln., $8. Draft, money order or reg. letter. Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, III. Mastica— For glazing greenhouses. F. C. Pierce Co., 170 Fulton St.. New York. Metal Designs — Send for prices. A. Hermann, 404-12 E. 34th St., New York. Pots — Standard flower pots. We can save you money. W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Wash- Ington. D. C. Pots — Standard flower pots. The Whllldln Pottery Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; Jersey City, N. J.; Long Island City. N. Y. Pots — Strong, smooth, porous. Ionia Pottery Co.. Iowa. Mich. Pots — Standard pots, which for strength and porosity combined are best on market. A. P. Kohr. 1521-23 N. Leavltt St.. Chicago. Pots — Red standards, full size, and wide bot- toms. Detroit Flower Pot Mty., 490 Howard St., Detroit. Mich. Pots — Pots of all kinds. A. H. Hews & Co., No. Cambridge, Mass.; Long Island City, N. Y. Pots — -Red standard; azalea pots. The Keller Pottery Co.. 213-223 Pearl St., Norrlstown. Pa. Pots — Before buying, write for prizes. Geo. Keller & Son, 361-63 Herndon St., near Wright- wood^ Pots — Red pots. Sample pot and price list on application. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Pots — Red standard. Paducab Pottery, Padn- cah. Ky. ^__ Printing — Regan Printing House; large runs of Catalogues our specialty. Write for figures. Regan Printing House, 89-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. Supplies — Importers and manufacturers of flo- rists' supplies. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. Supplies — Wire designs, oflice railings, etc. Eagle Wire Works, 469 Broadway, Cleveland, Ohio. Supplies — Hose, hose valves and steamfittlng tools. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Supplies — Seed pans, standard flower pots, cylinders for cut flowers, hanging baskets, lawn vases, etc. Hilflnger Bros. Pottery, Ft. Edward, N. Y. Supplies — Florists' wire designs and supplies. Emil Steffens, 335 B. 21st St., New York. Supplies — Importers and manufacturers of flo- rists' supplies. L. Baumann & Co., 78 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Supplies — Designs, etc. Daniels & Fisher, Denver. Colo. Supplies — Tin foil, cut wire, corrugated boxes, folding boxes, all kinds letters, wire designs, cycas leaves, ribbons, etc. Henry M. Robinson & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. Supplies — Full line of florists' supplies. J. Stern & Co., 1928 Germantown Ave., Phlladel- phia. Supplies — Manufacturers and Importers. M. Rice & Co., 1220 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Supplies — Importers, Jobbers, manufacturers of florists' supplies; western leaders. C. C. PoU- worth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. _^__ Supplies — Makers of wire designs and florists' supplies. Cleveland Cut Flower Co., Cleveland, Ohio. __^ Supplies — Cape flower, cycas leaves, metal designs, and all florists' supplies. A. Hermann, 412 B. 34th St., New York. Raffia — Samples free If you mention the American Florist. Large assortment of colors. R. H. Comey Co., Camden, N. J. Ribbon— Ribbon specialists. M. Rice & Co., 1220 Race St., Philadelphia. Seed Cases — Heller's mice proof seed cases. Heller & Co., Montclalr, N. J. Toothpicks, Wired— $1.60 per 10,000; $6.25 per 60,000. W. J. Cowee, Mfr., Berlin, N. Y. Weedkiller — "Eureka" weed killer, large size tin, 75c each. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Wire Supports — Model extension carnation sup- ports, galvanized wire rose stakes tying wires. single and dbl. pot hangers. Igoe Bros., 226 N. 9th St.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Wire Work— E. H. Hunt, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Wire Work— -None made as good at our prices. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Construction Materials, Boilers, Etc. Boilers — Heating and ventilating apparatus of all kinds. Burnham-Hutchlngs-Pierson C!o., 1133 Broadway, New York. Boilers — Gurney beaters, heat by steam or hot water. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., Ill 6th Ave., N. Y.; 74 Franklin St.. Boston. Boilers — For greenhouse heating. The Green- hou8e Co.. Kearney Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Boilers — Boilers of blgh grade for green houses. Steam and hot water. Giblla & Co., Utica. N. Y. Boilers — Improved greenhouse boilers, made of best material, shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Kroescbell Bros. Co., 45 Erie St., Cblcago. Boilers — Boilers of high grade for greeo' houses. Steam and hot water. Giblln & Co., Dtlca. N. Y. Boilers — Wilks greenhouse heaters, all steel hard or soft coal, run 15 hours, no night fireman S. P. Wilks Mfg. Co., 3517 Shields Ave., Chi- cago^ Boilers — Plpeu and tlttlugs. Metropolitan Ma- terial Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brook- lyn. N. Y. Boilers — And heating apparatus. JohnatoD HpHtlng Co.. St. James Bldg., New York. Boilers — Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave.. Brook- lyo. N. Y. Boilers — Furman boilers. Partienlarly well adapted for greenhouse heating. Tbe Heren- deen Mfg. Co., Dept. Am.. Geneva, N. Y. Boilers — Water tube steam boiler. King Con- struction^ Boilers — 25i> Horizontal tabular boilers; 50 greenhouse heaters. Cblcago Hoase Wrecking Co., W. 35tb and Iron Sts., Chicago. Boiler Tubes — All sizes from 2 to 6-in. Chi- cago House Wrecking Co., W. 86tb and Iron Sts.. Chicago. ^___ Building Material — New and second-hand gulf cypress greenhouse lumber; hotbed sash. Met- ropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Building Material — Cypress sash bars; green- bouse material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Monlnger Co.» 412-22 Haw- tborne Ave., Chicago. _^ Building Material — Cypress Is far more dur- able than pine. Cypress eash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men furnished to superintend erec- tion when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston, Mass. Building Material — Of all descriptions, cold frames, hot-bed sash, etc. Burnham-Hitchlngs- Plerson Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. Building Material — Lumber for greenhouse benches. Ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, floor- ing, white cedar posts, etc. We are in special position to furnish *'Pecky Cypress"; everything In pine and hemlock building lumber. Adam .^cblUo Lumber Co., cor. Weed St. and Haw- tborne, Chicago. Building Material — Greenhouse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- ington red cedar. A. Dletsch Co.» 615,-21 Shef- fleld Ave., Chicago. Building Material^Gulf cypress greenhouse material. Hotbed sash. We furnish everything for building. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flueh- Ing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Building Material — Cypress sash bars, Ten- nessee red cedar posts, pecky cypress benches, hotbed sash and frames, ventilating apparatus, pipe, fittings, and all supplies needed In new or reconstruction work. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St., Chicago. Building Material — Write for prices on Gulf cypress building material. Metropolitan Ma- terial Co., 1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Building Material — Our designs embody best features greenhouse construction; beet grade gulf cypress used. Red cedar posts. Iron fit- tings, hotbed sash. Lockland Lumber Co., Lock- land, O. Building Material— 100,000,000 feet of lum- ber of every kind ; large quantity of Bash glazed with %-incb ribbed glass. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sta., Chicago. Construction Material — Cypress sasb bars, ii-en and wood frame beds and benches, hotbed sasb and frames. The Greenhouse Co., Kearney Ave.. Jersey City, N. J. Glass — Window glass. Greenhouse glass a specialty. H. M. Hooker Co., 50 W. Randolph St., Chicago. Glass — French and American **Whlte Rose" brand. Stenzel Glass Co.. 2 Hudson St., New York; 101 Portland St., Boston. Glass — Good brands, quick shipments, large stock. Sharp, Partridge & Co., 22d St. and Union Place, Chicago. Glass — Glass at wholesale. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. If yott do not find what yon need in our Ready Reference Department, write ns about it mtgtjsss^asmg^[S[B2^^ Jlmsrica is "the Prnw nf the UbssbI; ttiErE may be marE camtart Amidships, but we ars tbs first to touch Unknown tiEas,' Vol. XXV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER i6, 1905. No. 902 IfLHfig l^mEMmmW^mmm TWBNTT-FIBST YeAE. Copyright 1905, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published etebt Sattibdat bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. 324 Dearborn St.. Cblcatfo. Eastern Office: 429 Sixth Ave., New York. Subscription, 81.00 a year. 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Herb, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition, Philadel- phia, Pa., November, 1905. Feed. H. Lemon, Richmond, Ind., secretary. SEND YOUR ADVTS. EARLY. Winter Storage of Nursery Stock. An Expert's Suggestions. [Prepared by Madison Cooper, of Wa- tertown, N. Y., to be read before the con- vention of the American Association of Nurserymen at West Baden Springs, Ind., June 14-16, 1905.] At the present time the winter storage of nursery stock is a permanently estab- hshed feature of the nursery business. It is only within recent years that this may be said to be true. For a long time there was considerable controversy be- tween those who advocated fall digging and winter storage, and those who ad- vocated freshly dug trees. Practically all of the larger operators now believe in the storage method and the most of them have storage houses of their own. This subject was brought to my atten- tion through a discussion in one of the horticultural papers regarding the rela- tive merits of storing through the win- ter, or planting freshly dug trees. In this discussion the term cold storage was used, and this is how an investi- gation of the subject was undertaken. It did not take very long to find out that what had been called cold storage referred to what is generally known as frost-proof storage. Frost-proof stor- age means any kind of a structure, eith- er above or below ground, which may be maintained at temperatures suffi- ciently uniform to prevent damage to the stored goods. Buildings constructed as frost proof houses are commonly insu- lated to a greater or less extent, gen- erally with air spaces. More will be said about insulation and the construc- tion of storage houses further on. There are probably a few nurserymen who are still somewhat skeptical in re- gard to this storage proposition. It may be well therefore to consider this subject briefly. To begin with, a nurs- ery which sells freshly dug stock can- not expect to increase its business be- yond a certain point. It is practically impossible to get _ help enough to dig the trees at shipping time in anything like a large business. If it is neces- sary to wait until the frost is out of the ground and then dig trees for ship- ment, a large portion of the output will be planted too late for best results, as the weather turns warm and growth starts before the tree is finally set. This weakens the vitality of the tree and re- sults in more or less loss. Trees dug in the fall are dormant from natural causes, and if stored at a uniformly low tem- perature, will stand handling and ship- ping for practically an indefinite period. Stock which has the protection afford- ed by an insulated structure has much greater vitality than stock which has been exposed to the elements during the winter. From information to hand, there can be no question that a tree which has become dormant from natur- al causes, dug and held at a temperature just under the freezing point, will re- tain its vitality almost indefinitely; at least for all practical purposes. The chief difficulties encountered in storing trees during the winter are that trees are liable to shrivel and dry out and a growth of mold or mildew is like- ly to start. Both of these troubles are serious enough to cause a heavy aggre- gate loss each season. These troubles, however, are not from any defect in the theory of winter storage. The trou- ble encountered comes rather from poor- ly constructed and poorly insulated buildings, or lack of skillful and care- ful handling, or any one of these causes, or any combination of them. The win- ter storage of nursery stock has not yet reached a point where it may be called perfect, but the averag:e results now be- ing obtained from winter storage are far superior to leaving the stock in the nursery row. The past two winters have been especially severe on stock standing in the open. Quite a number of the nurseries who do not store in the regular way have sheds in which they heel in their stock during the winter. This gives them the advantage of earlier shipment, and overcomes the disadvantage of having the stock exposed to the elements dur- ing the winter. This method is, how- ever, somewhat cumbersome and im- practicable on account of the large amount of shed room necessary. The regulation method of storing trees is to cord them up in a horizontal posi- tion. Most nurseries use a packing ma- terial on the roots, like moss, excelsior or shingle shavings._ Some keep this moistened by spraying from time to time. Others moisten only once. Still, 330 The American Florist. Sept, i6, others do not use any packing material and simply cord up the trees in a com- pact mass in as close a manner as pos- sible. Apparently those nurseries that do not use packing material on the roots get just as good results as those that do. This being a fact, it seems proper to advise the discontinuance of packing material of any kind in connec- tion with the general run of nursery stock. It depends, however, somewhat on the construction and arrangement of the storage house. In some houses it might be really necessary. The first storage houses were wholly or partly below ground, no doubt with the idea of getting the benefit of the natural refrigeration of the earth. Near- ly all of the more recently constructed houses are built above ground. The protection afforded by the earth in cold weather might be some induce- ment to build partly below ground, but it would be far better to build above ground and use suitable insulation. It is a well-known fact that at a depth of a few feet below the surface of the earth a nearly stationary temperature of 55° may be obtained at any season of the year. This temperature will tend to prevent freezing in winter if a cellar is rightly built. It will also tend to prevent high temperatures in summer. It may be seen, however, that the earth temperature is not low enough to give us any particular benefit in the way of refrigeration except to protect from ex- treme heat during summer. It is gener- ally conceded that a building above ground is better in every way than a cellar. Fully as uniform temperatures may be maintained and other conditions make the above ground structure most desirable. For instance, if the building is of frame construction, it will not rot out as quickly above ground, and the above ground structure is more con- venient. The storage of nursery stock in an in- sulated building is a cold storage prop- osition pure and simple. It is true that during quite a portion of the winter the desired object is to prevent the temperature from going too low, but this is comparatively easy to accom- plish as compared with keeping the tem- perature low enough during fall stor- ing and during the shipping season in the spring. Under the storage system, as now practiced by the larger nurser- ies, the only means of refrigeration is the introduction of air from the out- side when the temperature is suitable. In the spring as the season advances the outside temperature rises and there are very few nights when windows and doors may be opened to the outside at- mosphere. The result is that the tem- perature rises in the storage room, vegetable growth is induced, and the vitality of the stock for handling and planting is thereby lowered. With the storage method as commonly practiced, a rapid change of temperature is quite frequent. For instance, during a warm spell in the fall of the year, the building is necessarily kept tightly closed and the temperature will, of course, rise. As soon as the weather turns cold enough, the doors and windows are opened to allow the cold air to flow in. This re- sults in a comparatively sudden drop in temperature. It is these changes in temperature which result in a drying out or shriveling of the stored stock. That is especially true of trees or plants of quick growth, such as peach trees. To prevent the sliriveling of stored stock, spraying with water is often resorted to. This is likely to lead to a growth of mold or mildew. The drying out or shriveling of stock and the growth of mold or mildew are both dependent on not only tempera- ture but also on humidity or air moist- ure. This is in turn influenced by and dependent on temperature. Let us con- sider how these two influences go hand in hand and their effect on the storage of nursery stock. One nurseryman writes me as follows : "When stock is put in late in October and November it needs no wetting at all, but stays damp all winter and spring." Another says : "In our own case, we find on account of the ups and downs of tem- perature, we must sprinkle with water more or less, but we believe that with a fixed temperature that did not vary to any great extent, the water could be omitted." These statements are both arguments in favor of low and uniform temperatures. The first, by admitting that at low temperatures obtainable after November i, spraying is not necessary. The second, by stating that a changing temperature makes it necessary for them to spray with water. Trees dug when dormant from natural /C£ JSooit Winter Storage of Nursery Stock. causes, placed in a temperature of 2S° to 30° and maintained at this tempera- ture steadily until wanted for planting purposes, will come out of storage in the best possible condition for making a healthy growth; far better than stock which is allowed to remain in the nur- sery all winter and dug at planting time. Further than this, stock dug in prime condition in the fall and stored in a uniform temperature of 28° to 30° until shipping time in the spring, will practically sustain no loss, while stock standing in the nursery exposed to uncertain weather conditions may be a partial or total loss. I know of one nursery alone which lost $8,000 worth of stock during the last February freeze. There are comparatively few, prob- ably not one in ten, who advocate a temperature below the freezing point of water, 32°. Still there are many who state that no damage was noticed at temperatures as low as 15° to 20°. The general temperatures employed range from 32° to 45°. These are too high for the most perfect results and from the best information obtainable a tem- perature of 28° to 30° is recommended as the best temperature known to be safe and satisfactory. The temperature could be carried much lower than this without damage, but lower temperatures are not necessary for the best commer- cial results. At a temperature just tm- der the freezing point the amount of moisture in the air is very much less than at temperatures somewhat higher. In fact, the air cannot hold much moist- ure at these low temperatures. The capacity of air for moisture is a direct property of its temperature. The higher the temperature the more moisture air will take up and hold. To give some accurate figures : A cubic foot of sat- urated air at a temperature of 20° will contain 1.32 grains of water; at 30° it will contain 1.96 grains of water. At 40° it will hold 2.8s grains of water. These figures show how rapidly the capacity of the air for moisture increases as the temperature is increased. Apply- ing this to our problem, its action becomes very simple. Assume, for instance, that we are holding our storage room at 30° and a warm spell comes along. We certainly cannot open any windows or ventilators, and we have no means of keeping our tempera- ture down. It is perhaps not assuming too much to say that a warm week in winter would easily raise the tempera- ture from 30° to- 40°. We have just noted how much more moisture air can hold at 40° than at 30°. Now as the temperature is increased it has the ef- fect of making the air very dry; in other words, it puts it in condition to absorb moisture. The result is that the air will take up moisture from the stored goods until it becomes nearly saturated. This leads to drying out or shriveling. This is not the end of our trouble by any means. Assume that a cold spell follows our warm spell. Sup- posing the temperature outside drops to 20°, at which temperature it will hold less than half the moisture that it will at 40°. We open doors and windows. This air of 20° comes in contact with the comparatively warm air and goods in the storage room, which raises it in temperature and gives it a capacity for drying up the stock. This is to say: In allowing air of 20° to enter a room of 40° the outside air, being com- paratively cold, suddenly gets the abil- ity to take up moisture, and it is a well known fact that a warm moist surface (in this case our stored stock) will give off moisture very quickly in a cold atmosphere. The result is evaporation and shrunken or shriveled nursery stock. The tendency to evaporation or drying out is checked by spraying, and this in turn leads to mold or mildew, especially at temperatures much above the freezing point, the higher the temperature the greater the tendency to mold. Later in the season, perhaps during shipping time, the outside temperature will aver- age much higher than the temperature of the storage room. At such times it is necessary to keep doors and windows closed as much as possible. The air of the storage room becomes damp through evaporation from the stored goods or from the access of warmer outside air. This in connection with the compara- tively high temperature causes a growth of mold and leads to a starting of the buds. It should be very plain, there- fore, that temperatures should be main- tained as steadily as possible, and that a temperature below the freezing point will give far better results than any temperature above. Temperature is of the utmost impor- tance in the successful storing of nursery stock. Dependent on temperature is humidity, which we have just discussed. Humidity is also largely dependent on jgo5. The American Florist. 331 ventilation, or the introducing of out- side air to the storage room. As we have already seen, if air colder than the storage room is introduced, it has a strong tendency to dry out or shrivel the stock. If air from the outside, to any method of producing cooling efifects other than those resulting from outside atmospheric conditions. In accompanying diagrams it has been attempted to show in as clear a manner as possible, a suggested arrangement of WINTER STORAGE mArJS\jEISSE SECTION CD OF NURSERY STOCK. which is warmer than the storage room, is introduced, it has a tendency to cause the room to become damp. Damp- ness under favorable temperature condi- tions will lead to a growth of mold. At temperatures just under the freezing point of water, mold will not form to any considerable extent even should the humidity of the air become relatively high, for the reason, as we have seen, that the air can contain comparatively little moisture at these temperatures, and also for the reason that the lower temperatures check the growth of mold or mildew. The ideal conditions for the storage of nursery stock would be an absolutely uniform temperature of between 28° and 30°. Probably these temperatures have never been maintained in connec- tion with j'a storage house for this purpose. In maintaining uniform tem- peratures artificially, a certain amount bf ventilation would be required in order to expel the gas which accumu- lates in the room where animal or vegetable products are stored. A small amount of fresh air from time to time is sufficient for this purpose. It has been demonstrated in the history of preserving perishable products by refrig- eration that the lower the temperature at which any particular product may be carried without damage from, such tem- perature, the better and longer it may be preserved in prime condition. It is positively known that a temperature of 28° to 30° will not damage general nursery stock which is at present held in storage houses. It is entirely rea- sonable, therefore, to recommend that this is a suitable temperature. Summed up in a few words, it may be stated briefly, that if a storage house is main- tained at a reasonably uniform tempera- ture just under the freezing point, very little outside ventilation will be neces- sary; the loss of vitality through drying out or shriveling would be very slight; the tendency to mold or mildew would be less; and packing material on the roots and spraying with water would be unnecessary. The above deductions are not mere theory. Letters from prominent nursery- men all over the country substantiate the same. These conclusions being cor- rect, therefore, the inference is plain that if a suitable apparatus for regu- lating temperature was installed in connection with a storage plant for nursery stock, much more perfect results could be obtained and some heavy losses avoided. We naturally turn, therefore, to artificial refrigeration. Artificial refrigeration does not necessarily mean a complicated ice machine. It refers a storage house and temperature con- trolling apparatus. The same results may be accomplished in some other way, but from long experience in cold storage work, the method here illustrated is recommended as being as simple and cheap as any system which would accom- plish the desired results. The diagrams illustrate in plan and sections a storage house for nursery stock. A new feature which is here suggested is to divide the storage space into three separate sections. Referring to the floor plan, these sections are marked storage room A, storage room B, and storage room C. Adjoining storage room A is the ice storage room and apparatus for temperature control which will be described presently. It is proposed to install refrigerating apparatus which will maintain storage room A at a temperature of 28° to 30° during the warmest weather of midsum- mer. The exact handling of a storage plant of this kind will of course depend largely on local conditions and the char- acter of business done, but under aver- age conditions we might proceed as follows : During the digging season utilize storage room A and B first. After filling A and B and as the weather gets cooler fill room C. The refrigera- ting apparatus which will maintain room A at 28° to 30° during midsummer will maintain rooms A, B and C at the same temperature during late fall and winter. When the shipping season arrives in the spring, room C should be cleared out first, after which it may be used as the packing and shipping room. Then ship out from room B and lastly from room A. Stock remaining unsold at the end of the shipping season may be stored in room A for fall shipment, or it may be carried until the next spring. Prob- ably this statement will be questioned by the majority of nurserymen here present, but this may easily be demon- strated, and letters are on file which show that this has been done with suc- cess even under unfavorable conditions. With this arrangement of storage rooms it will readily be seen that it is not necessary to install a refrigerating equip- ment large enough to maintain low temperatures in the entire plant during midsummer. In this way the installing of a refrigerating equipment is not such a serious or expensive proposition as it would otherwise be. The diagrams shown are not intended to be working drawings and are simply for the purpose of illustrating the idea. In order to make it possible to operate storage rooms A, B and C as suggested a fan system of air circulation is installed. This consists of a fan driven by any suitable power, which takes the air from the coil room and distributes it by means of a perforated cold air duct in the center of the building. The comparatively warm air from the rooms is brought back to the coil room or cooling room through perforated return air ducts on each side and at the top of . the storage room. Transverse section C-D illustrates the circulation of the air through the room. Referring to the floor plan, gates are shown in both the cold air delivery ducts in the center and the return air ducts on both sides of the storage room. By closing the gates in room C this room may be entirely shut off from the circulation, and like- wise by closing gates in room B both B and C rooms are cut off and room A is the only one receiving refrigeration. This air circulating system need not be operated continuously, in fact it is bet- ter that it should only be operated at times when the rooms require refriger- ation or at times when the rooms require heat during an extremely cold spell. Heat is obtained through any suitable heating apparatus, but as shown in the plan of ventilating room a jacketed heater in which wood may be burned, is used for the purpose. This style of heater has been found suitable and efficient in connection with the cold storage plants designed by the writer. The refrigerating apparatus intended to^ be used is known as the "gravity brine" system and is a patented inven- WINTER STORAGE OF NURSERY STOCK. 332 The American Florist. Sept. i6, tion of the writer. It consists of two sets or series of pipe coils connected by suitable mains or headers. The "gravity brine" system which is illus- trated in transverse section E-F consists of primary coils arranged in a tank and surrounded by ice and salt as a primary cooling medium. The primary coils are connected with secondary coils located in a coil room and over which the air passes before being distributed to the storage room by means of the fan. ■ When the primary coils are surrounded by crushed ice and salt the brine therein becomes heavier through cooling and circulates of its own weight or gravity down into the secondary coils, where it displaces the comparatively warm brine therein, which warm brine flows up into the primary coils. This is known as gravity circulation and is continuous as long as the supply of ice and salt is maintained in contact with the primary coils. The circulation is sufficiently posi- tive and rapid to be very efficient under widely varying conditions. The "gravity brine" system is suggested as being the cheapest, most economical and efficient system possible to use where natural ice is a sure crop and may be obtained cheaply. It could also be used where artificial ice could be obtained at a reasonable cost and it was not desired .to install a refrigerating machine. There are, of course, certain localities where ■ a refrigerating machine would be by far the best, and probably most locali- ties south of the Ohio river would need a refrigerating machine. In general, all localities north of this latitude would best be served by the "gravity brine system." . The plan and section on E-F show the various parts of apparatus, etc., nec- essary to be installed with the system. As here illustrated the ice would be stored during the winter in an ice storage room of sufficient capacity. The ice is crushed by a machine operated by power and drops from the crusher into an endless chain bucket elevator which delivers the crushed ice immediately in contact with the primary coils of 'the "gravity brine" system. Any suitable power may be utilized for crushing ice and operating fan. From two to three horse power is all that is needed for a storage house the size shown, 50x120 feet and eighteen feet in height. The estimated cost of the necessary machin- ery for a plant of this size would be from $2,500 to $3,000. This is a nomi- nal cost in a great many cases when it is realized that it would not take very long to make up this cost in_ the actual saving of loss, to say nothing of the much more perfect results obtainable. Nurserymen who store largely in many cases are heavy losers by having a sur- plus stock to destroy or to dispose of at a low price. The present storage method is in a great majority of cases imperfect, and while it would be hard for nurserymen to admit this fact, there is a great deal of stock rendered unfit for planting by not having suitable facili- ties for storing. I have a number of letters which proves this bej'ond a doubt. A few words of general information in connection with the construction and insulation of storage houses may be of interest. I expect to be contradicted when stating that there is probably not a single storage building for nursery stock which may be properly called well insulated. The insulation in a great majority of cases consists wholly or in part of dead air spaces. In light of present information dead air spaces are entirely out of date in the construc- tion of efficient insulation. Without wishing to "blow my own horn" unduly, but in the interest of nurserymen, it may be stated that in a book by the writer, called "Practical Cold Storage," which will shortly be published, there is a chapter on insulation containing more than 20,000 words and about forty illustrations. All of the oldest and latest sources of information have been consulted, both at home and abroad. I wish to say to you gentlemen here pres- ent that the use of dead air spaces for insulation should be discontinued. They are only useful in special cases and then not on account of their insulating value. For instance, take a dead air space of four inches. Fill this space with a common and cheap material like mill shavings, and its insulating value is increased more than 100 per cent. I do not mean to recommend the uncon- ditional use of mill shavings. They must be used understandingly and prop- erly protected against the penetration of air and moisture. If there is liability of rats or mice working, the use of some vermin-proof material, like min- eral wool, at the point where ingress is liable, will prevent it. There is not time to give anything like detailed infor- mation on so broad a subject as insula- tion against heat and cold. I only wish to caution against depending on dead air spaces when the same protection against heat and cold may be had for less money or much better protection for the same money. From some quite numerous descriptions which I have of storage houses for nursery stock it may be readily seen that in many cases nur- serymen have spared no pains to put up first-class buildings, but through a lack of best information and as a result of unscientific construction results are not nearly as good as they might have been. Insulation is the vital feature in the construction of any building for the purpose of maintaining uniform tem- peratures. Without good insulation the best results cannot be obtained. The suggestions made in this paper are not based on mere theory, and a large number of letters from prominent nurserymen are to hand which form a basis of all the suggestions contained in this paper. The method of applying refrigeration as shown in the sketch herewith is a suggestion by the wri- ter. The practicability of storing nur- sery stock from one planting season to another has been demonstrated in a number of cases. At the present time there is a large business done by southern nurseries who ship to northern cold storage houses from which the stock is distributed during the northern planting season. At the risk of weary- ing my hearers, I here quote from a few of the letters received : "We carry the stock at a temperature of 31°. We had a few boxes of honey- suckles for which we did not find a market. We left one box in a tempera- ture of 32° an entire year and then shipped to nursery and transplanted. These honeysuckles were all in storage by January, 1900, and were planted out in the nursery in March, 1961. They all grew. Among our shipment to cold storage were two boxes of pears that were taken out of the ground in Decem- ber, packed in boxes and shipped to cold .storage in January. We did not find a market for them. On May 10 they were transplanted. In August when we visited them every tree was growing in the most satisfactory manner. These had been in storage over four months." "The only experiment we ever had was in carrying over 50,000 cherry seed- lings in an ice house some twenty years ago. Some of the stock rotted from excessive dampness. Some of it came out in comparatively good condition and was planted the following spring with results that varied in no way from those usual under normal conditions." "As an experiment at one time we sent a few boxes of grape vines packed in the spring to a cold storage house artificially cooled, with instructions to store a certain number of boxes at a temperature of 30°, two boxes at a tem- perature of 32°, and one box at a temperature of 28°. The boxes were all left in cold storage during the sum- mer and taken out abowt September 20, if I remember correctly. All the vines came out in fine condition and we could not see from the appearance of the stock when stored, or from the results of the growing of the vines the follow- ing season, that there was any difference in favor of either temperature named." HERBACEOUS BORDER AT CLOSE OF THE SEASON. 1905. The American Florist. 333 HERBACEOUS BORDER TRIMMED AND TIDIED BEFORE MULCHING FOR WINTER. Labels more numerous than necessary. "We have had seven years' experience in placing dormant field grown rose bushes in cold storage for artificial refrigeration and have had very good success. We do this to keep them dor- mant so that we may handle them a month or six weeks after field grown plants have started to grow. We take the plants while quite dormant and pack them in a tight box, using damp sphag- num moss around the roots and a little around the tops, but not so damp. We store them in a temperature of 35°. We have not learned just how damp to make the moss. Sometimes they come out with the wood a little rotted and sometimes not moist enough, with the tops a little dry. On the whole we have been well pleased." "I have been storing trees in cold storage houses for the past twenty-five years and have found it very satisfac- tory. Trees have always been boxed. In that shape we have found a tempera- ture of 30° best. The trees for cold storage are packed in damp moss, shin- gle shavings, or excelsior, and the boxes paper lined. The packing is done about as it should be done ordinarily for ship- ping some distance." (The above letter is from one of the largest wholesale nurseries in this country.) "We believe we are the only concern in this section that uses cold storage, and unless we cut our season down to a very short period we could not well do without it. We believe that any class of dormant stock can be stored for a year with perfect success, providing the temperature is right and the stock is properly handled." "Our experiment satisfies us that stock can be carried from one year to another. In fact, we have carried it, and it grew all right." "We have on several occasions placed apple grafts in cold storage at a tem- perature of 32°. Our grafts at the time of storing were somewhat pushed. They, however, were kept back somewhat and we believe had we placed them in storage earlier, we would have had a very good stand." All of the above letters refer to arti- ficial refrigeration, meaning some means of regulating temperature other than outside ventilation, and it has been thought advisable to give extracts from letters received. For obvious reasons the names attached to these letters can- not be given. The evidence not only tends to show, but proves absolutely that cold storage has been and is being used with success. There are at the present time probably at least 25 per cent of the larger nurseries who could save the cost of a refrigerating installa- tion in a very short time. There are no doubt some situations where the actual saving as the business is at pres- ent handled would not justify the put- ting in of a plant. It is impossible to make suggestions which will fit individ- ual cases, but the above information, which is of general character, should enable each nursery to determine for themselves whether it would pay them to install a refrigerating plant. There is, as in every other line of business, a dread of undertaking improvements, and the writer does not expect that any considerable number of refrigerating plants will be installed immediately as the result of this paper. Nevertheless, there are always a few leaders in their chosen work who are progressive enough to appreciate the fact that pres- ent methods are not as perfect as they should be. It is to those chosen few that I look for the furthering of this important auxiliary of the nursery busi- ness. Any information which has been accumulated will be at the service of those who desire to make use of same. I thank you for your kind attention, and wish at this time to express my appre- ciation of the letters which have been written me in reply to a letter of inquiry. I wish also to compliment nurserymen on the broad minded way in which this subject has been received. Future devel- opments along this line will surely justify the interest which has been shown. Border Plants. Few people realize how easily the informal border of herbaceous plants is maintained and how much pleasure may be derived from it. Hardy plants need not be grown to the entire exclusion of annuals and other tender forms because one can nearly always find space for such things as it is desired to introduce. They will help to fill vacant places and brighten bare spots. If a judicious mix- 334 The American Florist. Sept. i6, ture of hardy plants are grown, there will be bloom throughout the summer. When frost comes the border grows ragged and should be cleaned up and mulched for winter. John Craig. Ixias. The ixias are among the most neglect- ed of bulbs: They are really very easy to grow and are exceedingly attractive when in flower. They can be grown outdoors or in the greenhouse with equal success. They are also sometimes grown in frames. They are attractive border plants and very nice as cut flow- ers. There are thirteen species listed in the "Encyclopsedia of American Horti- culture," but the demand for them is so small and so indiscriminating that the species are very seldom listed by name in catalogues. Occasionally one finds a catalogue with one or more species named, but for the most part ixias are simply sold as ixias, different species and varieties being mixed together. The flowers shown in the accompanying illus- tration are from one of these lots and therefore cannot be identified, but it is probably Ixia columellaris. F. A. Waugh. Florists' Plant Notes. FOR MID-SEPTEMBER. ■ Geraniums. — Cuttings taken from stock plants of geraniums bedded out in a border or garden patch, inserted in sand or sandy soil, either in a regular propagating bed or at once in 2-inch pots, will form roots in ten or twelve days if given proper attention. If the propagation of the main lot or the entire bulk of the future stock takes place in the latter half of September, a greater percentage of the rooted cuttings will grow into finely shaped and free flower- ing plants by the first of next May than would be "the case were "the cuttings struck much earlier or later in the sea- son. Close jointed tops of well ripened branches — bronzed, solid and in bud and bloom — make the best cuttings and eventually the best plants. They should be cut right under or through a joint, freed of the lower two or three leaves, kept fresh and crisp and afforded suffi- cient room in the propagating bed. If the sand or soil is kept in a moderately moist condition, neither too wet nor really dry, none of the cuttings will be lost through stem-end decay, unless the grower, in his anxiety for plentiful in- crease of stock, has made use of all the material at hand, including the very soft and sappy growth. A heavy shad- ing over the cuttings is not needed, but a spraying once or twice on bright days will keep them in good condition until rooted. A better grade of plants is ob- tained by potting them up as soon as roots are forming than by leaving them in the sand until late in the season. Holland Bulbs.- — Dutch hyacinths in all the colors obtainable, as also the leading varieties of tulips and narcissi sold well last winter and way into spring, and growers who knew how to do them well sold large numbers at fair prices, either as stock for cutting or as flowering plants in pots, boxes or pans. It is always best to get these bulbs in and under the ground as soon as they can be had. If not wanted for early forcing, they can better be held back and carried along in a semi-dormant state with the roots already formed, than by keeping the dry bulbs out of the ground until late. Early planting is one of the points in good bulb culture. Another is the endeavor to secure a complete and abundant root formation before any efforts are made to force the plants into growth and bloom. The bulbs may be planted into boxes, holding fifty or more and having a clear inside depth of three or four inches. Any or- dinary good soil, somewhat sandy, not too heavily fertilized and entirely free of fresh manure, will answer. No great space between the bulbs need be allow- ed ; half an inch or a_ trifle more being entirely enough ; nor need the bulbs be set deep in the ground. If the flat base is about half an inch below the surface, a depth reached by simply pressing the bulb into the soil, the planting is done properly. Now a thorough watering, not merely a sprinkling, is in order, and after this the boxes or pots are covered with four or five inches of moist, sifted coal ashes, or fresh soil, if this comes handier. In about five weeks the nar- cissi should be uncovered and removed to a cool, dark place in the house, while hyacinths and tulips may remain in the ground for another three or four weeks. BouvARDiAS. — It is time that bouvar- dias, yet in the open, are lifted and housed. By the end of this month all plants of this kind should be safely placed under the glass of greenhouse or frame, for they must not be caught by the slightest of early frosts. Most all the varieties of bouvardias are excel- lent stock for florists, be they growers of cut flowers or dealers in flowering pot plants, and they fully merit all the e.xtra care necessary in their culture. Plants that were propagated early, either from root or top cuttings, and that were subsequently planted out in the field in May or June and stopped repeatedl}^ should by this time be good sized bushes and ready for pots or for the bench. In digging them up care must be had in handling them, so as not to injure or break the roots. A rather heavy loam, liberally enriched with good old manure, suits bouvardias. For bench culture a sunny and warm house should be chosen, the full light and a temperature of about 60° being essential for entire success. For the first week or ten days after bringing them in from the field a heavy shading is needed as well as frequent sprinkling and the maintenance of a somewhat close and humid atmosphere. Bouvardias more than any other plants resent a transfer from the open ground of the field to the bench or pot, and_it takes several weeks before they fully recover from the shock occasioned by the operation. After the first week advantage should be taken of the first few cloudy days to remove the shading, either in part or entirely, so as to gradually inure the plants to the light, of which they want the full measure as soon as fully re-established. Gardenias. — A temperature of 60° at night and about 70° in daytime dur- ing winter must be at the grower's com- mand, if he intends to make the grow- ing of Gardenia florida a paying ven- ture. But if a bench or a house that fully meets the requirements in this par- ticular is at his disposal, no serious dif- ficulty should bar the way to success. All other points in the culture of gar- denias are of minor importance and easily observed. This is the right time to stock a bench with gardenias for win- ter blooming, and nice, thrifty, short- limbed plants out of 4-inch pots are the right material to start with. Good gar- den soil, sandy leaf mold and decom- posed barnyard manure in equal parts, well broken up but not sifted, is a mix- ture as good as any for gardenias. Of more importance than the particular brand of soil to be used is a thorough, unstinted and effectively placed drain- age in pot or bench. A layer of four or five inches of soil is quite sufficient, since gardenias evince a tendency to form fibers near the surface rather than sending them downward. For this rea- son an occasional top dressing of well- weathered rich compost, thinly spread, will prove most beneficial. While the soil should never dry out to any great extent, this state of avidity will do less harm, if any, than the presence of too much moisture in the soil. Over water- ing causes the foliage to turn yellow; a very bad sign in gardenias. But if suf- ficient drainage has been provided, it will be found easy to keep up a modern uniform moisture.' The full light, a humid atmosphere and an even tempera- ture will keep the plants in good health and assist in the formation of buds. BouGAiNViLLEAS. — Another most use- ful plant that should now be taken in and placed where early frosts cannot reach it, is Bougainvillea Sanderiana. If managed properly, it never fails to come in just right for Easter. It does best raised in the field during summer, but if any of these plants are still in the open ground, no time must now be lost in getting them into pots and under shelter. Large pots, well-drained, and a rich soil should be given bougainvil- leas and a place in a shaded greenhouse, until they have taken a good hold of the new soil, when a position in an inter- mediate temperature, exposed to full light and sunshine, will be right for them. Hard forcing should not be at- tempted, since it causes a goodly num- ber of the flowers to come imperfect or blighted; but grand specimens, fairly loaded with bloom, are easily obtained in the latter part of winter under a course of mild forcing, gradual and by easy stages, beginning with 50° or 55° and slowly raising the temperature un- /po5. The American Florist. 335 til in the spring the 70° mark_ is reached. At that time great quantities of water and frequent spraying will be found needful to keep the plants in fine trim. Stevias. — Frost,' which now may be expected at any time, must not touch stevias. They should, therefore, be lifted and potted up or planted into a bench without further delay. Almost any kind of decent soil is suitable for stevias. Any light place in a cool greenhouse is good for them, but the plants will be sturdier and the flow- ers finer and usually just in time for Christmas, if the plants remain out- doors, protected from frosts, until very late. Peonies. — The lifting of peonies for the purpose of dividing and resetting is best done from September 15 until No- vember I. It is the season when the plants have attained complete ripeness and before the new growth at the crown of the roots is of a size which renders the tender shoots liable to be broken off in the handling of the plants. In digging the clumps care must be taken in the lifting of the very brittle and breakable tail ends of the roots. The operator, when dividing the clumps, should use a sharp knife and strive to have the divisions of as near a uniform size as possible, leaving one or several new crowns to each division. The ground for the new plantation should be well prepared. Extra labor, time and outlay entailed in deep and rational trenching, digging, plowing and sub- soiling and using great quantities of manure, is well expended. Such work pays handsomely, when the land is to be grown to peonies, one planting being good for an indefinite length of time. Peonies should be set deep enough to bring the crown of the root within six or seven inches of the level surface. The distance between plants depends on the varieties to be planted, but from three to four feet in the rows and these from four to five feet apart, will be found to be about right. E. Acacia Leprosa. This species is not new, having been introduced from its native country, Australia, to England in 1817, but it is not common in cultivation. It makes a fairly good plant in a large pot or tub, but is seen at its best when planted out in a border where its roots are not cramped so mucth and can ramble about more. Where there is a large, cool greenhouse, this makes an excellent sub- ject for training around large pillars or posts. When grown in this way the main branches are tied in and the young branches are left at will to grow in as natural a manner as possible. The flowers are produced in February and March and are in small, round heads of a bright yellow color. After the flowers are gone the branches should be cut back to within two or three inches of the main stems. Young growths are soon produced and if looked after during the summer months they attain a length of from two to three feet, and will be covered with flowers the following spring. A compost of light loam and some leaf mould, with a temperature ranging in winter from 45° to 50°, are its requirements. The illustration herewith shows a fine plant on one of the col- umns in the great temperate house at the Kew botanic gardens, London, Eng. KOBEKT Cameron. ACACIA LEPROSA IN THE TEMPERATE HOUSE AT KEW, LONDON, ENG. Aster Beetles. Ed. American Flokist:— What will destroy beetles on asters? They seem to be unusually numerous this season. The Carlson and the. chry- santhemum-flowered varieties suffer most. Constant Reader. There is little doubt that the insect of which "Constant Reader" complains is the black blister-beetle, Epicauta Penn- sylvanica. The black blister beetle is a familiar object to nearjy every one from its occurrence on golden-rod, aster and related wild plants, while the farmer is quite too well acquainted with it as an unwelcome visitor to his potato patch and to various other vegetables. Flo- rists know it under the name of "aster bug," from the severe injuries which it does to asters and which they are unable entirely to prevent. It is also trouble- some on chrysanthemums. It is uni- formly black, without polish, and its length varies from a little more than a quarter to half an inch. It is well dis- tributed in the region east of the Rocky mountains, and does most injury between the Atlantic states and Texas. Its time of appearance is more or less coincident with the blossoming of the golden-rod, from June to October, according to locality, and as a rule it appears later than other species. It is one of the worst insect enemies of potato, beet and aster, and is also destructive to carrots, beans, cabbage, corn, mustard, clematis, zinnia, and other flowering plants. In their life history blister beetles differ greatly from other coleoptera in that they undergo a more complicated series of metamorphoses. The class to which this species belongs feeds upon the eggs of locusts or grasshoppers. The blister-beetle eggs are laid on plants or upon the ground. Blister beetles are not an unmixed evil, since they do some good in their larval stage to compensate in a measure for the harm they occasion to our crops ; for the habit of the larvae of feeding upon grasshopper eggs renders them of very material aid in keeping these per- nicious insects in check. This is espe- cially true of the western states, where both blister beetles and grasshoppers abound. But the benefit derived from the insect while in its larval stage is really more than counterbalanced by the loss it occasions in fields and gardens; hence, insecticides or other measures should be employed to destroy the beetles when they occur in harmful numbers. Paris green is one of the best rem- edies for blister beetles when they occur on beets, potatoes and most other crops. It may be applied dry, mixed with ten to 33« The American Florist. Sept. i6, twenty parts of flour, plaster, or air- slaked lime, or in the form of a spray; also mixed with lime or Bordeaux mix- ture, at the rate of a quarter of a pound of the poison to forty gallons- of the diluent. Arsenate of lead may also be used for spraying purposes, but Paris green is preferable for flowering plants. Repeated applications are sometimes necessary, since the poisoned beetles are replaced by others. Owing to the rapidity with which many species work, frequently in swarms of thousands, poisons are of little value. We must, therefore, resort to mechanical measures for their destruction, and in the employment of these promptness and thoroughness are the essentials. A remedy which is employed with success in the western states consists in sendihg a line of men and boys through infested fields to drive the beetles before them until they alight on a windrow of hay, straw, or other dry vegetable ma- terial which has previously been pre- pared along the leeward side of the field. When the beetles have taken refuge in such a windrow, it is fired and the beetles are burned. The beetles may be destroyed by sweeping them into a net, such as is used by insect collectors, and throwing the captured insects into a fire; or by beating them into large pans of water on which there is a thin scum of kero- sene, or coal oil. The latter remedy is successful over small areas. After what has been said concerning the voracity of these beetles, it is almost superfluous to add that whatever remedy is employed should be applied at the outset of attack in order to be of sub- stantial value. C. Appraisers' Decisions. Recent decisions by the Board of Gen- eral Appraisers have been rendered as follows : Canary Seed. — Protest of S. L. Jones & Company against the assessment of duty by the collector of customs at the port of San Francisco, August 29, 1905. The board overruled the protest claim- ing canary seed, classified under para- graph 254, tariff act of 1897, to be free of duty under paragraph 656. Pandanus Seed. — Protest of F. B. Vandegrift & Company against the as- sessment of duty by the collector of cus- toms at the port of New York, August 30, 1905. Certain pandanus seeds, classi- fied under paragraph 254, tariff act of 1897. relating to seeds not specially pro- vided for, were claimed to be free of duty under paragraph 622 as palm nuts. Protest overruled. Vetch Seed. — Protest of Joseph Breck & Sons against the assessment of duty by the collector of customs at the port of Boston, August 29, 1905. The mer- chandise consisted of the seed of sand or winter vetch, Vicia villosa, classified as seeds not specially provided for under paragraph 254, tariff act of 1897. The board overruled the protest, claiming free entry under paragraph 656. Dried Mushrooms. — Protest of Kwong Tai Chong against the assess- ment of duty by the collector of customs at the port of New York, August 29, 1905. Certain dried mushrooms in bulk, classified as prepared vegetables under paragraph 241, tariff act of 1897, were claimed to be dutiable under the same paragraph as mushrooms in tins. The board overruled the protest, observing that duty should have been assessed upon the merchandise as vegetables in their natural state under paragraph 257. Wild Asparagus Seed. — Protest of J. L. Hopkins & Company against the as- sessment of duty by the collector of customs at the port of New York, August 31, 1905. Certain wild aspara- gus seed, classified under paragraph 254, tariff act of 1897, as seeds not specially provided for, were claimed to be free of duty under paragraph 548, relating to drugs, including, among others, "seeds aromatic, and seeds of morbid growth." There being no evidence showing the seed to contain any aromatic principle, and as they were clearly not of "mor- bid growth," the importers' contention was overruled. Kale Seed. — Protest of Waken & McLaughlin against the assessment of duty by the collector of customs at the port of Chicago, August 31, 1905. The importers contend that an importation of kale seed, classified under the provi- sion for seeds of all kinds not specially provided for in paragraph 234, tariff act of 1897, should have been classified free of duty under paragraph 656, relat- ing to flower and grass seeds not spe- cially provided for. Protest overruled. Kale seed is not mentioned by name in paragraph 656, and there is no evidence which would place it in the category of flower or grass seeds. "Kale" appears to be a term used loosely in Scotland to cover cabbage in general, and by exten- sion any kind of greens; and when used specifically, both there and elsewhere, refers to "any variety of cabbage with curled or wrinkled leaves not forming compact heads like the common cab- bage." (Century Dictionary.) Sweet Potatoes^ Yams. — Protest of E. F. Darrell & Company against the assessment of duty by the collector of customs at the port of New York, August 30, 1905. Certain sweet potatoes, classified as potatoes under paragraph 233, tariff act of 1897, were claimed to be free of duty under paragraph 704 as yams. The term "yam," in its most spe- cific and best understood sense, is ap- plied to the various species of the genus dioscorea, which are botanically distinct from both the common potato and the sweet potato. ("Yam,"_ "potato," "sweet potato"; "Century Dictionary" and "En- cyclopedia Britannica"; T. D. 18472 and 24231). The word is sometimes used in this country to designate certain varieties of sweet potato, but we are not advised that this is a uniform and well-settled commercial use of the word, or is otherwise so prevalent as to raise a presumption of its legislative adoption in paragraph 704. However this may be, it seems to be recognized that the word "yam," as applied to the sweet potato, includes only certain varieties of that plant, which are not shown by any evidence to be those involved in this case, the importers having failed to ap- pear at the hearing before the board. It is not necessary to consider whether sweet potatoes are properly classified as "potatoes." The protest is overruled and the collector's decision affirmed. Vegetables — Yams — Protests of Lung Chong & Co. et al., against the assess- ment of duty by the collector of cus- toms at the port of San Francisco, August 31, 1905. The merchandise was classified under the provision in para- graph 257, tariff act of 1897, for vegetables in their natural state and was claimed to be free of duty under para- RUDOLPH J. MOHR'S ESTABLISHMENT, RACINE, WIS. igos- The American Florist. 337 SE^^H^^^^T^^ -^..< c ^- ;;£dH||^P**K3B kQC^ 'Si^HV2i^H&^ "*r ~^^^Z:^ ■• - __ "—-^ HP^h; ]3^&2Si;>w ^1 py ^ -~ ^"^^^^^^i H^ y^ 1 L'^'. '^^^K^^l H kti^v^^P^^B i 1 1 STOCK PLANTS OF FICUS ELASTICA AT A. C. OELSCHIG & SON'S, SAVANNAH, GA, graph 704 as yams. The collector admits that the contents of boxes 181 and 182, invoice 11625, covered by iprotest 136912, are in fact yams. The ■remaining merchandise in the importa- tions he reports to consist of the roots of the leguminous vines botanically known as Pacltyrhizus angulatus and Pueraria Thunbergiana. Respecting the Pachyrhizus angulatus, he reports as follovi's : The quantity and variety of yams that .appeared upon Chinese invoices moved :me to submit sundry samples of so-called jjams to the University of California. On the 17th day of April, 1904, I received a report signed by W. C. Blasdale, saying •that there was but one specimen of the itrue yam among the four samples sub- mitted. The vegetable here in question -was, in said report, described as the "root of the Pachyrhizus angulatus, a Jeguminous vine sometimes designated 'yam bean,' though it is in no way re- lated to the true yam. The Chinese call ■It, 'fan ko' and use it as a vegetable." Since that time vegetables similar to (those in question have been returned as "vegetables in their natural state." Pueraria Thunbergiana would not ap- ipear to be a species of yam. ("Yam," "potato," "sweet potato," "Century Dic- tionary," "Encyclopedia Britannica," T. D. 18472 and T. D. 24231). Upon this ■record the claim for free entry under paragraph 704 can be sustained only with respect to the goods in boxes 181 and 182, invoice 11625, and must be over- ruled as to all other merchandise. Grape Plants — Tropical Fruit Plants.— Protest of Sucrs. de L. Villa- .mil & Company against the assess- ment of duty by the collector of cus- -toms at the port of San Juan, August 30, 1905. The importers contended that -small grapevine plants imported from Spain, which were classified under the ■provision in paragraph 252, tariff act of 1897, for "plants and vines, commonly 'known as nursery or greenhouse stock," should have been classified as free of .duty under paragraph 560, relating to ■"fruit plants, tropical or semi-tropical," .etc. Protest overruled. The word ■"semi-tropical," as used in paragraph 560, undoubtedly has the same meaning ■as "subtropical," which is defined in the ■"Century Dictionary" as follows: ' Of a climate or other physical charac- ter between tropical and temperate; ap- proaching the tropical or torrid zone in temperature; noting a region on the con- fines of either tropic, or its plants, ani- mals, and other natural, productions; as, subtropical America; a subtropical fauna ..or flora. In the opinion of the board, para- 2graph 560 is intended to extend only to fruit plants which may be classed among tropical or subtropical flora, and would not extend to plants indigenous to tem- perate countries, imported for cultiva- tion or propagation in tropical or sub- tropical regions within or under the jurisdiction of the United States. Ac- cording to the "Encyclopedia Britannica" and other authorities, the Vitis vinifera, or European grape, is the best-known and longest-cultivated species of the genus vitis, which is said to comprise more than 200 species of grapes. The same authority says that many species of the genus vitis are of tropical or sub- tropical origin, and it would seem that the native country of the European vine itself is considered to be the tropical or subtropical countries south of the Cas- pian. ("Vine," "Encyclopedia Britan- nica".) However this may be, we are of opinion that the varieties of Vitis vinifera which have been cultivated for many hundreds of years in Europe, flourishing, as is well known, in such countries as Italy, France, Spain, and Germany, have lost the character of tropical or subtropical plants, whatever may have been their origin. It may fair- ly be presumed that the plants in con- troversy are varieties of the European grape, perhaps cultivated at or near Vigo, Spain, which has approximately the same latitude as New York. There was no evidence introduced in the case, the importers having failed to respond in any way to the board's notice of hear- ing. Southern Grown Ficuses. The illustrations herewith show the growing of ficuses as carried on by A. C. Oelschig at Savannah, Ga. Native moss, longer than that usually employed, is used in the work of propagation. Only a very small quantity of the moss is re- quired to tie around the wound as the balls are made to fit in 3-inch pots. Propagation is continued here from Feb- ruary to November, allowing the stock plants three months in winter to make sufficient growth for the following sea- son's crop. Cuttings made in the sum- mer months root in two weeks and in about two more weeks the plants are ready for shipment. Ficuses grown in this section require abundance of water all through the summer months. A paste composed of lime and water is used to prevent the accumulation of gummy matter on the knife employed in making the incisions in the growing plants and this is found to work very well by merely sticking the blade of the knife in the paste occasionally. Floral Carpets for Spring Bulbs. In the somewhat numerous contribu- tions on beautifying the flower garden with bulbous and other spring bloom- ing plants, the desirability of carpeting the surface of beds devoted to bulbs has certainly not been lost sight of, says the Gardeners' Magazine. It would however, appear that the advice so free- ly given upon this point has not been so fully acted upon as to render fur- ther reference to it wholly unnecessary. On the contrary, it is evident from what has come under our notice in many gardens, public and private, that some amount of reiteration can hardly fail to prove advantageous. However that may be, there can be no question that bulbs springing from a carpet formed with plants of low growth present a decid- edly more attractive appearance than when they are grown alone with patches of soil visible among them. In proof of this, we hav£ only to compare the ef- fect produced in the London parks where carpeting plants have been very sparingly employed, with that in good private gardens, where both carpeting plants and bulbs are grown in happy association. Grown alone, large masses of hyacinths, tulips and daffodils pro- duce rich displays of color, but they are far more beautiful when they spring from a green carpet and their flow- ers and leaves are mingled with FICUS ELASTICA AT A. C. OELSCHIG &■ SON'S, SAVANNAH, GA. 338 The American Florist. Sept. i6, those of the plants used as a surfacing to the soil. Not only do the latter con- tribute materially to the general effect, whether of a single bed or a group of beds, during the flowering season, but they give the beds a more or less at- tractive appearance during the winter months. It would indeed be difficult to deter- mine whether they are the most use- ful for covering the bare earth with greenery during the winter months, or contributing to the floral display in spring, and, happily, there is no occa- sion for doing so, because when plant- ed they render useful service from the time they are planted in the autumn until they are removed in spring. It would be an immense advantage were they to be more generally used in the great public parks and gardens, because the displays , in these , serve as object lessons to those by whom they are vis- ited. There may be difficulties in the way of their fuller utilization in public parks and gardens in and near the me- tropolis, but, however great they may be, it appears desirable they should, if possible, be surmounted, because of the importance of the. educational influence exercised by the arrangements within their boundaries. The preparation of the low-growing plants necessitates some additional la- bor, but this is not in proportion to the increase in the beauty and interest of the arrangements, and, as a set-off, a much smaller number of bulbs will suffice for the area to be planted. The plants of special value comprise the double ara- bis, red and white daisies, primroses and polyanthuses, Myosotis dissitiflora, crimson and yellow wallflowers of dwarf growth. Erysimum pulchellum and violas, which now give a wide range of colors. There are two points of spe- cial importance in the use of floral car- pets for spring bulbs, and the first is a method of culture by which strong, well-rooted plants will be obtained, and the second the tasteful combination of the colors of the flowers of the two classes. GreenIiou.D CAI C ORANGE COUNTY NUR- T\Jt%. 9Ml.b SERIES ot Fulla'ton, Cal. Will sell stock and land, or will sell stock and lease the land. Do a general wholesale and retail business. At present the stock is composed largely of flowering and ornamental plants and trees, but have a good stock of citrus and deciduous fruit trees. Have a good business established, but must sell in order to take care of my orange and walnut ranch; or will sell the ranch and keep the nursery. If interested, write E. S. Richman, Fullerton. Cal, Four Greenhouses, about three-fourths of an acre of ground, house and stable in lirst-class condition. A good opportunity to make money. Location, Frankford, Phila. Apply MICHELL'S SEED STORE, 1018 Market Street, Philadelphia. FOR SALE. The Alameda Greenhouses ROSWELL, N. M. A good florists' business in a city of 8,000. Well established trade and prospects for future bright; 300 miles from any other green- house. 9-room dwelling; barn, artesian well; hydraulic ram pumps water to two large tanks; 5,000 feet of glass; water heat; 9 lots, S0xi60 each. Have a good catalogue busi- ness. Will sell for |i 2,000 cash. Don't write unless you mean business. MRS. J. P. CHURCH, ROSWELL, NEW MEXICO. To Our Customers in the Western Passenger Association: We can secure you a rate of one and one-fifth fare for the round trip to Chicago for the following date; October 28, These tickets are good return- ing for about seventeen days. VAUGHAN'S S EED STORE. CHICAGO. It is good business policy j ^ ^ ' to mention the •3* •3* •?" American Florist When you write to an advertiser. 344 The American Florist. Sept. i6, San Francisco. TRADE IMPROVES. Trade brightened up the past week and there is now a fair demand for all good stock. Good roses are very scarce and many more would find ready sale if obtainable. Some carnations of the new crop are arriving and sell fairly well. Some splendid Enchantress are coming in from Pick's which are commanding top-notch prices. The market is packed with album and rubrum lilies, which bring from 75 cents to $2 per dozen. Auratums are plentiful, but move slowly. There are plenty of inferior asters to be had and but few good ones. This seerns to be the case with all growers of this flower this season, the crop being very disappointing. The Chinese are large growers of asters, which bring about 50 cents per 100. HERE AND THERE. P. C. Meyer & Company have finished the planting of their range of glass devoted to the growing of their new seedling carnations. They grow many thousands annually and now have quite a lot of promising youngsters of which they expect good results^ this season. Manager Thomas Breen is always hos- pitable and visitors are always welcome. Goertzhain Brothers are adding one house, 20x100 feet, to their plant. They intend to hold over several carnation houses this winter and are building the new house for the young stock. They have several houses of chrysanthemums which appear to be in the pink of con- dition. H. Plath has let a contract for one new greenhouse to be 30x140 feet. It is for decorative plants, of which our state vice-president is the largest grower on this coast. The writer noted some splendidly grown ferns, which will be exhibted at the coming fall show. O. C. Saake, of the Central Park Floral Company, was up from the south- ern city, calling on the trade and laying in a supply for the coming season, which he expects to be a splendid one, judging from present indications. Fick & Faber have everything in first-class shape. They are erecting one house, 30x150 feet, which will be devoted to carnations, the leading specialty of this firm. They are cutting heavily from the newly planted stock, Enchantress being especially fine. Several of our leading dailies gave telegraphic accounts of the convention in Washington on the opening day, dwelling particularly upon the presenta- tion of the historic gavel to President Vaughan. George C. Roeding, of the Fancher Creek Nurseries, Fresno, Cal., was elected to the executive committee of the California Viticultural Society at the recent convention held by that body. Ferrari Brothers are planning an addi- tion to their already extensive range of greenhouses. When this is completed, they will have one of the largest plants in this vicinity. Mrs. John Young, wife of John Young, one of our leading growers, is danger- ously ill in this city. Late reports point to her ultimate recovery. Arthur Corn, a wholesale grower of San Jose, was in town during the week. He is building a large house, 25x150 feet, for growing roses. Otto Haeffner, late with M. Lynch at Menlo Park, has been appointed head gardener at Home of Peace cemetery, near Colma. Shibeley's beautiful delivery wagon was ruined by some vandal who entered his stable one night during the week. Dan Raymond, of the Garden City Pottery Company, has left for a north- ern trip, to be gone one month. Frank Mills is shortly to add one more house to his establishment at Palo Alto for growing carnations. Louis Goertzhain, who underwent a painful operation during the week, is improving very rapidly. Kenneth S. Murray and family are spending the summer at Lahonda. F. W. Wilke has opened a new store at 256 Main street, San Mateo. Visitors : Dan Raymond, of the Gar- den City Pottery Company; Mark Ebel, returning to Sacramento from the south ; Charles C. Navlet, San Jose, and John Gilmore, from Elmhurst. Norma. St. Paul. Trade has been very good for this season with the exception of an occa- sional poor day. Stock in general has been poor, except asters. Roses are small and very soft. Outdoor grown car- nations are about the only ones seen, but they have not been all they should be. Most outdoor stuff has suffered for want of rain. All the growers are busy now filling up their houses and fix- ing up. Holm & Olson are completing their new boiler rooms and sheds. Their new palm house will soon be ready. _ There was some excitement at their store Sept. 10, caused by a burglar going through the safe and cash register. He had forced an entrance through the transom over the door and made a thor- ough job of it. He got about $150 in cash and checks, mostly cash, and also the gold medal of the Florists' Bowling Club which was kept in the safe. No clue has been found as yet and the chances are that Mr. Olson will have to order a new medal. The Minneapolis state fair brought a big crowd of visitors to the two cit- ies, but very little business except the loaning of palms and decorative plants. There was quite a flower show this year, but owing to the season there was nothing worth mentioning except the table decorations and groups of dec- orative plants. A. S. Swanson was the only St. Paul exhibitor and carried off first for decorative plants, first for vase bouquet and second for table decoration. Nels Clarine of Faribault, Minn.; E. P. Lovell of Grand Forks, N. D., and J. L. Graver, of Fargo, N. D., were re- cent visitors. [[. O. Newport, R. 1. a very good week. The past week has been a very good one for so late in the season, as usually after the horse show the summer people begin to go back to the cities; but this season a great many are staying for old home week, for which very elaborate plans have been made. There is no especial change in either supply or prices of stock, orchids and gardenias perhaps a little scarcer than they have been. The heavy rains we have had have almost entirely spoiled outdoor stock for the present. The seed stores and flo- rists' establishments are very attract- ively decorated with flags and bunting for old home week. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The regular meeting of the Horticul- tural Society took place September 6. Final arrangements of plans and com- mittees were made for the annual exhi- bition which takes place September 11-13 in the Casino. Mrs. H. F. Web- ster, Mrs. A. G. Vanderbilt and Miss Wetmore were appointed the judges of the table decorations and fancy baskets of foliage plants and ferns at the coming show. James McLeish was chosen to represent the society on the grand mar- shal's staff at the parade on carnival night.. The regular committee on award of prizes at our annual show is as fol- lows: Richard Gardner, Alexander McLellan and Andrew S. Meikle. NEWS notes. Thomas Galvin is very busy painting and repairing his range of houses for the coming winter season. Siebrecht & Son report a busy week, roses and choice gladioli having sold especially well. Gibson Brothers are cutting some of the best asters we have thus far seen this season. X. Toronto. flowers at big exhibition. Plants and flowers in pots, specimens, groups and varieties have this week been displayed at the big exposition now on here, and the stock was never looking better than at present. The leading prize was for the best group of plants most tastefully arranged in a space not exceeding 200 square feet. This prize was keenly contested. Joseph Bennett of Montreal was the judge, and he awarded E. Collins, Horticultural Gardens, first; Manton Brothers, sec- ond; George Graham of the govern- ment house, third, and D. Grainger, fourth. Another good prize, for the best forty distinct varieties of foliage plants (not including palms and ferns) in pots or pans not to exceed eighteen inches, was awarded to W. Houston of the central prison, with John Chambers second. In the cut flower and design contests there was more than the usual amount of dissatisfaction regarding the awards. For a hand or bridal bouquet. The Rosery was first and J. H. Dunlop second. For a design of a standing harp. Jay & Son were first and Dunlop second. For a floral design for table J. S. Simmons was first and Manton Brothers second. For a funeral wreath J. S. Simmons was first and Jay & Son second. Ford has just recently removed his place of business from 18 King West to 445 Yonge street. Trade continues good; in fact, above the average. Stock of all kinds is com- ing better. H. G. D. Castle Shannon, Pa. — E. Fischer has sold out his stock to the proprietor of the greenhouses and in a new location has purchased eleven acres of land on which he is building two large green- houses, where he expects to grow cut flowers for the wholesale market. Chester, Pa.— C. P. Miller, of 216 West Third street, has purchased the old greenhouse property at Thirteenth street and Providence avenue. He will probably rebuild the structures. Caerick, Pa. — ^W. F. Lauch has sold out his place for building purposes and located near Rochester, N. Y., where he expects to start in business again. igo5. The American Florist. 345 Our Way Our way of handling our trade is to give them such good flowers that they keep on being our trade. If you will send your next order our way, you will be so well pleased with our way of sending it to you that you will never send it any other way. Weiland & Risch, Leading Western Growers and Shippers of Cut Flowers, 59 and 6i Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Long Distance 'Phone Central 879. Am. Beauties— Per doz. Extra long $4.00 30 inch btems 3.00 24 inch stems 2.50 18 inch stems 1.76 13 inch stems 1.00 Short 60 Roses— Per 100 Maids $ 2.00 to $ 6.00 Brides 2.00 to 6.00 Killarney i.. 3.00 to 8.00 Liberty 3.00 to 8.00 Chatenay 8.00 to 6.00 Special prices in 1000 lots. Carnations— Good stooli 1.00 to 2.0p Special prices in 1000 lots. Miscellaneous Stock— Per 100 Valley $ 3 OO to $ 4.00 Easter Lilies 12.110 to 15.00 Asters 76 to 2.00 Daisies 1.00 Tilberoses, fancy 6.00 to 6.00 Decorative— Per 100 Ferus .16 Sprengcri 2.00 to 4.04 Asparagus Strings 25.00 to &0.00 Adiantum 75 to 1.00 Galax, bronze and green. . . .16 Smilax 10.00 to 12.00 Leucothoe Sprays 76 to 1.00 Subject to change without notice. NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONI ELEGANTISSIMA Grand stock — In all sizes. Very popular in New York and all the large cities. Unpracedenteil Sala of Large Spaclmens A splendid investment to plant NOW for the fall trade. Prices from 75c each; $9.00 per dozen : $50.00 per 100 up to $2,00, $3.00, $5.00. $7.50 each. Satisfaction guaranteed. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown, N. Y. Mease mention the American Florist when wriling, N.Lecakes&Co. 53 W. 28th St., New York. Tal. No. 1214 Madlaon Square Stands at Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., W. 26th Street & S4th Street Cut Flower Market. Specialties: Galax Leaves, Ferns and Leucothoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Pine and all kinds of Evergreens. Creen and Bronze Galax Leaves. $1.00 per 1000. Please ynention the A merican Florist when writing, ALL Nurserymen, Seedsmen and Florists wishing to do business with Europe should send for tlM n Horticultural Advertiser" This i> the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the Horticultural traders; it is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription to cover cost of postage 75o; Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." Chllwell Nurieriet. LOWDHAM. Notts. England. SOIWIETHING NEW. Branches of the Huoklaberry Tree — a most ele- gant decorative green. It is largely used by fiorists of the Pacific Coast, Washington and Oregon, in decorations. The branches are flat, very thickly furnished with exceedingly lustrous, green leaves, and it seems to adapt Itself to almost any position in decoration that the Wild Smilaxcan be used in. CALDWELL the Woodsman, EVERGREEN ALA. New crop Hardy Ferns, now ready. Fancy, (1.25 per 1000; Dagger, $1 00 per 1000. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Decorating Evergreens at Wholesale. wild Smllax, Palmslto and Cyoas (fresh cut). Palm Leaves, Calax, Leucothoe, Ferns and Mostes, Leaf Mold, Orolild and Azalea Peats. - Everything in Season THE KERVAN COMPANY, 20 West 27th St., NEW YORK. Please mention the American Florist when writing. HARDY GUT DACGER AND FANCY FERNS. We carry the finest and most complete line of Decorative Evergreens and Florists' Supplies. Our specialties are DAG- GER, $1.00 and FANCY FERNS, Al quality. Sl.OO per 1000. Discount on large orders. New crop of CREEN CALAX, $1.00 per 100; BRONZE CALAX, Sl.SO per 1000. Laurel Festooning, good and full, handmade Bo and 6c per yd. Green and Sphag- num Moss, tl.OO per bb). Sphagnum Moo, SOc per bag; 5 bags, $2.00. Iv)f Leaves, M.OO per lOOO. Sprengeri, 25o and 50o per bunch. Asparagus Plumosus, SOc per bnnob or string. Leuco- thoe Sprays, tl 00 per 100: 87.50 per 1000. New crop Southern Wild Smilax, S4.0O and $7.00 per case. We also carry a full line of Florists' Supplies such as Tin FoU, Cut Wire, Corrugated Boxes, all sizes, Folding Boxes, Ribbons, all sizes and colors, All Kinds of Letters, Wire Designs, Cycas Leaves, Etc., Eto. Our stook is of the best quality and at the most reasonable rates. Please write for our price list. Orders by mail, telepnone or telegraph will receive our most careful and prompt attention, L. D. 'Phone 2818 Main. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., 8 and 11 Province St., Boston, Mass. GERANIUMS Bruanti 82 00 per 100 Oentaure 2.fO " Le Cid 2.00 •' Glolrede France... 2.00 Jean de La Brete 3 00 " Jolly de Bammevllle 4.00 " Rycroft's Surprise. . Jean Viaud J2.00 per 100 Mme. Barney 2.00 " Mme. Canovas .... 2.00 " Mme. Charotte 2.08 " Mme. Jaulln 2.00 " Madonna 3.00 " Mme. Landry 200 " NOW READY. Good Stocky Plants from 2-in. Pots. Mar. de Castellane. . 3 00 per 100 Miss F. Perkins 2.00 ■ Miss Kendell........ 2 00 S. A. Nutt 2.00 Granville.. 2.00 Mrs. E.G. Hill 2.00 Queen of the West.. 2.00 'We will send 1000 (60 each) of the above for $18 00, or SOO (25 each) for $10.00. Cash with order. Send for descriptive Geranium Catalogue. Let us tigure on your needs for next season. 2-inch pot plants only; no cuttings. R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md^ PUasc mention the A merican Florist when writing. E. A. BEAVEN, Wholesale Dealer In Southern Wild Smilax And Florist' Hardy Decorative Supplies, EVERGREEN, AL3. Please mention the American Florist when writing, George Cotsonas&Co. iMholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens. Fancy and Daggerl Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax. Phone 1202 Mad. Sq. Main Store. 45 W. 29!h St.. NEW YORK. please tneyition the Am.erican Florist when writing. National Florists' Board of Trade, OHIoei EG Pine Street, New York. Credit Reference Book. A subscription to our Credit List will cost you $10 a year, and it may ■aye you tlOO the first month. Special Reports. We make a specialty of this part of our work. Collections. We collect slow and douhtful ac- counts. Why not go through your books at once and send us all the claims that are in arrears? REED & KELLER, 122 WssI 25lh St.. NEW YORK. Importers and Manufacturers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES Galax Leaves and all Decorative Greens. New Yorlc Agents lor Caldwell's MonroCi Ala«t "'J:»o<'Io* 0«-anH'' ^milauK- Please mention the A merican plortst when writing, A. HERMANN, Cape flowers, all colors, Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, and All Florists' Supplies. SsND Fob Pbiceb. 404-412 East 34th Street, NEW YORK. Please mention the American Florist when writing, i^ Regan Printing House Large runs ol CATALOGUES Our Spaelalty. Write for FIgurea. ' 83-91 riymooth Place, CillCACO. 346 The American Florist. Sept. i6, Tarrytown, N. Y. A well attended meeting of the Tarry- town Horticultural Society was held in the society's rooms August 29. Three new members were elected and two names proposed for membership. The monthly prize donated by James Ballan- tyne for the best collection of outdoor flowers was won by William Scott, the collection comprising about sixty varie- ties. The F. R. Pierson Company exhib- ited a splendid coUectionof phloxes, for which a certificate of merit was awarded. John Featherstone received honorable mention for a display of asters and William Scott _ a similar award for peaches, the variety being Sea Eagle. Wm. Scott, Cor. Sec'y. Wbolfjale power/arK^ Milwaukee, Sept. 13. Roses, Beauty. ..per doz. 1.00@ 3.00 " Liberty 3.00@, 8.00 " Chatenay 2.00@. 5.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00@. 5 00 Meteor, Golden Gate 2.0('@, 5.00 " Perle 4.00@. 6.00 Carnations I.OO® 8.00 Smilax 10.00@12.50 Asparagus, sprays 3.0O Sprengeri 2.00®, 3,00 Valley 3.0U@ 4.00 Adiantum 1,00 Longiflorum lilies 12 00 Astors 50® 1.60 Gailla'dia 1.00 Gladioli 1.00®, 5 00 St. Louis, Sept, 13. Roses, Beauty, long stem 1.50® 2.00 *' *' medium stem.. 1.00® 1.25 " " short stem 35® .75 " Bride, Bridesmaid 200@,400 " GoldenGate 200® 4.00 " Chatenay, Perle ; 200®, 3,00 Carnations 1.00®, 2,00 Smilax 12.50@,15 00 Asparagus Sprengeri 1.00® 1.50 " Plumosus 25.00♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦ ♦♦♦•♦»»»»♦♦♦•»•••♦♦•♦•♦•* ••••♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ »♦»•♦♦♦••♦♦♦»♦•»#♦♦♦ DO m WANT The Best Quality, The Best Service, The Right Price, In Any Quantity, When You I Buy I Flowers? ♦ ■I:B^ ®0, OTKtY^- I HOLTON & HINKEL CO-, Mi.wa^«1?ee st. Milwaukee, Wis. I T Without doubt the Best Equipped Wholesale House in the west. T ♦♦♦♦♦♦♦.•»♦♦♦♦♦♦»»♦»♦♦♦•♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦»♦♦»»»»♦.♦»♦»♦♦♦»♦»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦•♦••»♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ 1905- The American Florist. 347 E. H. Hunt, WnOLESALt Cut Flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." 76 Wabash Ave, ..CHICAGO Please mention the A?nerican Florist when writing. E.C.AULING1 THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 32, 34, 36 RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. Please mention the American Florist wken -writing, J. B. DEAMUD Wholesale Florist. 51 Wabash Ave., - - CHICAGO. Long Distance Phone, Central 3155. Please mentioyi the American Florist when writing D. WOOD BRANT, auooisaoB to BRANT & NOE FLORAL CO. Grower of CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Brides, 3-in. pots, $3.50 per 100. Direct Shipments from Greenhouses. W. Peterson and N. 48th Aves., CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. A Daily Cut from 40 to 60 Growers ROSES, CARNATIONS, ORCHIDS, SWEET PEAS, VALLEY, GREENS, Etc. Inside market quotations. Catalogue Free. Most complete line of Florists' Supplies In the West, E. F. WINTERSON GO. Established 1894. 46-49 Wabash Avs., CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, Vaunlian & Sperry, Wholesale Florists, 58 and 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WRITK FOR SPECIAL PRICES. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, Whol^ale [lower/\arK^ Chicago, Sept 13. Roses, Beauty, 30 to 36-ln. stems 3 00 " 20 to 34 " 2.00 " 15 to 18 " 1.35® 1.50 13 " .75® 1 00 Liberty, 3 00® 6.00 Chatenay 300® 6.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3 00® 6 00 GoIdenGate 3.00® 6.00 Geu'l MaoArthur 4.00@10 00 Killarney 3.00® 6 00 Carnations 1 00® 1.50 Valley 3 00® 4.00 Asparagus Plumoaus, per string 35 to 50c. " sprays 3.00@3.00 Spiengeri 2,00@, 3.00 Galax leaves, Bronze, per 1000, $1.60 .30 Adiantum 75® 1.00 Fancy ferns.... per 1000, 1.00® 1.50 Smilax 10.00@I3.50 Asters • 50@ 1.50 Harrisii lilies per doz. $1.50 Gladioli per doz. .35® .75 J. a. BUDL0NG Street, CHICAGO. CUT FLOWERS 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE Boses and Carnations CDnufCD nf A Specialty bnUWcK Of Please mention the Am^erican Florist when writing. PETER REINBER6 51 Wabasb Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Cut Flowers LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD. Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES- Per doz. 36-inch stems $3 00 34-inch stems 350 30 inch stems 2.OO 15-inch stems ', j.'so 13-inch stems 1 35 Short stems .$ .75 to 1.00 Per 100 LIBERTY $3.00toS5.00 MAIDS AND BRIDES 300 to 5.00 UNCLE JOHN 3.00 to 5 00 KAISEBIN 3U0to 5.00 CARNATIONS 1.00 to 1.50 All flowers are perfectly fresh and properly packed. No charge for P. & D. on orders over $5.00. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, WIETOR BROS. ""aS^« Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO, Please mention the A merican Florist when mriting. Ghas. W. McKellar WHOLESALE FLORIST, Bl Wabash Ave., CHICAGO ORCHIDS A SPECIALTY. Fancy Valley, Boses, Carnations, and a full line of all Cut Flowers, Greens and Florists' Supplies. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, Poehlmann Bros. Co. Wholasale Crowars of DMlar. In Cut FIOWeFS All telegraph and telephone ordera given prompt attention. 3B.37 Greenhouses: Randolph Street, Morton Grove, III. O^IO.A.OO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. KENNICOn BROS. COMPANY 40-42-44 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Our reputation has always been that we fill orders when others fall. All stock in season at Lowest Market Rates. 848 The American Florist. Sept. i6, OiVI«I^A.^IO]N^S. Field Grown Plants. Prosperity $4500 per 1000 Flamingo • 75-00 per 10C0 May Naylor 40.00 per lOOO Flora Hill 40.00 per lOOO Vesper $35.00 per lOOD Nelson 35 00 per 100O Joost 35.00 per 1000 Roosevelt 40.00 per tooo The Philadelphia Cut Flower Co., isie&isissansomst., Philadelphia, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. WELCH BROS. All Varlatias FLOWERS in Ssaaon. FANCY and DAGGER FERNS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES all klnda. Long Distance Telephone, 6268-6267 Main. -CUT STRINGS OF- Asparagus Plumosus Nanus First-class stock, running even and full, SOc each. W. H. ELLIOTT, - - Brighton, Mass. ,ft ^a>ii>.ft^^itiik .ft.rt..!^ .ft i\kA\ .a.AvA \ , n. Jhiftifl ulfc.fl^ anlijfltat> -THE- J.M.McGullough'sSonsGo. WHOLESALE FLORISTS ALSO BUCCEBSOBS TO THE CINCINNATI CUT FLOWER CO. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. Special attention given to Shipping Orders. 81B WALNUT ST. CINCINNATI, 0. PUase mention the American Florist when tvriting H. 6. BERNING, Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine SL, ST. LOUIS, MO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. C. S. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 3122 Pine SL, ST. LOUISj MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. Please mention the American Florist when writing. FANCV Testers and Roses Pittsburg's Largest and Oldest Wholesalers. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd. 604 Lltaarty Ave., PITTSBURS, PA. Please mention the A met ican Fiorist when writing. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO. ^"^'TorrolCutFlowers GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILU Wholfjale power/arK^ Boston, Sept. 13. Eoses, Beauty, best 12 00@i30 00 medium 800@,I200 culls 900(g>, 800 " Bride, Bridesmaid S.00@. 4.00 " Extra 4.0ii@, 6 00 Liberty 1.00®, 8(J0 Carnations 75Mfl^ Bell Telephone. 324-325 Madison Sauarc. ►♦♦♦♦♦▼♦♦ < WHOLESALE WILLIAM GHORMLEY,coMMi Pally Reoaiver and Shipper ot Fresh Cut Flowers. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Vaiiey, Lilies, etc. < > Tftaphonn 2200 ind 2201 MBdlion Squan. 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY. P ^^^r^ ^F^P^F^ ^r^F^r^ ^T^r^r^ ^F^T^T^ ^ VALLEY Special Prices Made on Yearly Contracts. RIBBONS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Samuel S. Pennock, TUP WHOLESALE ■ ■■^ FLORIST, PHU-ADEUPHIA. YOIJNG& NUGENT Telephone 2u65 Msdison Sq! WllO'CSdlC rlOriSlSl CATTLEYAS. GARDENIAS. ROSES, CARVATIONS and all seasonable novel- ties. Wiih our long experience in shipping, and competent assistants In our packing department, we are in a position to guarantee out-ot-town customers who place their orders with us that they will not be disappo nted. Open Every Day at 6 a. m. ESTABI-ISHeO iaS7. J. K. ALLEN. Prompt Settlements with Consignors. Absolutely Fresh Stock Sent Out on All Wholesale rionst. Shipping Orders. roses, carnations, valley, asters, and ail Cut Flowers In Season 106 West 28th St., Telephone 1 67 Madison Sqr., IVE^'W "VOI^IC:, Consignments Solicited. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY, 44 W. 28ih Street, Cut Flower Exchange New Teiaphone No- 798 & 799 Madison Sq. Please mention the American Florist when writing, JOHN YOUNG, Special American Beauties, Surpassing Carnations, Lily o( the Valley, Orchids. and all Seasonable Flowers. 51 West 28th St , NEW YORK. Telephone 1905 Madfson Square. Please mention the American Ftorist when writing;. Original Pioneer Houie— Ettabliihed 1871. JAMES HART 117 W. 30th St., NEW YORK. Wholesale and Commission Consignments solicited. Shipping orders promptly attended to. 'Phone ^6 Madison. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. FORD BROS. Receivers and Shippers of Fresh Flowers 48 West 28th St. NEW YORK. Telephone 3870-3S71 Madison Sq. Hease mentioti the A merican Florist when writing, N. Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Coogan BIdg., 6th Ave. & W. 26th St., New York. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Bvery Morning. DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Mease, mention the A merican Florist when writing. Wbol^ale flower/larKjfe New ■v:obk, Sept. 13. Koses, Beauty, best 10.00@35.00 " medium 3.00® 00 '■ " culls 50(a), 200 " Liberty, best 3.00@10.00 culls 50® 2.00 ■' Bride, Bridesmaid, G. Gate. .50® 5 00 Kaiserin, Uarnot 1.50® 4.00 Carnations 50® 2 00 fancy and novelties 3 00 Lily of the valley 1.00® 3 00 Lilies 6 00®10-00 Smilax 8 00®10.00 Adiantum 50@ 1 25 Asparagus 20 00@50 00 Asters 35®. 1 50 Gladioli 50® 1.00 Thomas Young WHOLESALE FLORIST, 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. please nention the A merican Florist when writing VICTORY The Only House Handling the New Red Carnation To be Disseminated 1906. Also a complete line of Choicest Flowers. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, "^T' 43 Wost 28th Strael, NEW YORK. Telephones: 1664-1665 Madison Square. Please mention the A merican iflorist when writing. Receivers and Shippers of Cut Flowers, Consignments Solicited. A. L YOUNG & C0.,^5?i'^t"'" 64 Wast 28«h SIraat, Telephone 3559 Madison Sq. NEW YORK. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. - — FLOWERS SHIPPED BY John I. Raynor, Are the best product of the best growers for the New York Market. ADIANTliM CROWUNUM sold here exclusively. 49 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. TeL 1098 Madison Square. Walter F. Sheridan, WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephone 902 Madison Square. 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. 20 Years' Experienre Tel. 4878 Madison. John Seligman, WHOLESALE FLORIST 56 West 26th Street. NEW YORK. OPPOSITE N. Y. CUT FLOWER CO Everything in Qut Flowers. Consignments from growers solicited. Prompt returns. Best prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. CARNATIONS IVIY SPECIAI-TV. Consignments Soliclled. Prompt Payments. EsiablUhsd 1 89 1 . ALFRED H. LAN6JAHR, ^^e^^rS';- Telephone 3924 Madison Square. PHILF.KESSLER Wholesale Commiss'on Florist 42 WEST 28th STREET, ConsigDments solicited. MAiAf Vtf^i'lr' Prompt pa /ments. Ilidnr T OiKa Please mention the A m.erican Florist when writing. GET NEW CUSTOMERS Send Copy Now. THE By placing your specialties before the purchasing florists of the entire country by advertising in AMERICAN FLORIST. 350 The American Florist. Sept. i6 CUT FLOWERS OR DESIGNS will be Delivered for the Trade on Wire or Mail Orders in Best Qvalities and Prices. SAN FRANCISCO. TELEPHONE MAIN 1023. Sievers & Boland, FLORAL ARTISTS 33 Post Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. INDIANAPOLIS. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetta Ave.. INDIANAPO LIS, INO. ST. LOUIS. Fred. C. Weber, FLORIST, 43204328 Olive St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Established 1873. Bell, Lindell 676. DENVER. T he Park ••• Floral Co. J ^ P^r^^^^t^'^^ DENVER, COLO. MILWAUKEE. C. C. Pollworth Co. MILWAUKEE, WIS. ""'" y^r SJ tr °'. WISCONSIN. Mease meniion the A mertcan Florist when writing. WASHINGTON. Shaffer HS I4lh and Eye SIreets, ;SISSPn. WASHINGTON. D. C. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. WASHINGTON. A. Gude & firo. FLORISTS 1214 F Street, Washington, D. C. DENVER. nORAL DESIGNS AND TLOWERS. Best Quality on Shortest Notice. DAHIELS & FISHER, "!o7g" Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address: ' Daniels Denver." BUFFALO. BUFFALO, N. Y. DETROIT. JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs, .jtj*.^.?* High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio. Indiana and Canada. Please meniion ike A mertcan Florist when writing. Sailings Week Ending September 16. Sep. 19, Carpathia, New Tork-Liverpool. Sep. 19, Caronia, Liverpool-New York. Sep. 19, Rome, New Tork-Naples. Sep. 19, Rhein, New York-Bremen. Sep. 20, Italia, New York-Naples. Sep. 20, Friesland, Liverpool-Philadelphia. Sep. 20, Baltic, New York-Liverpool. Sep. 20, Majestic, Liverpool-New York. Sep. 20, Oscar n, Copenhagen-N. York. Sep. 20. Noordam, New York-Rotterdam. Sep. 20, Oldenburg, Baltimore-Bremen. Sep. 20, Lombardia, New York-Genoa. Sep. 21, Bavarian, Liverpool-Montreal. Sep. 21, La Savole, New York-Havre. Sep. 21, Arabic, Boston-Liverpool.' Sep. 21, Kensington, Liverpool-Montreal. Sep. 21, Deutschland, N. York-Hamburg. Sep. 21, Bluecher, Hamburg, New York. Sep. 21, Cassell, Bremen-Baltimore. Sep. 21, Sicilian, Montreal-Glasgow. Sep. 21, Konig Albert, New York-Genoa. Sep. 21, Sierra, San Francisco-Sidney. Sep. 22, Tunisian, Montreal -Liverpool. Sep. 22, Republic, Liverpool-Boston. Sep. 23, Caledonia, New York-Glasgow. Sep. 23, Columbia, Glasgow-New York. Sep. 23, Algeria, Naples-New York. Sep. 23, Philadelphia, N. T.-Southampton. Sep. 23, New York, Southampton-N. Y. Sep. 23, Noordland, Philadelphia-Liv'pool. Sep. 23, Campania, New York-Liverpool. Sep. 23, Lucania, Liverpool-New York. Sep. 23, La Lorraine, Havre-New York. Sep. 23, Montrose, Montreal-London. Sep. 23, Pretoria, New York-Hamburg. Sep. 23, Pennsylvania, Hamburg-N. Y. Sep. 23, Rotterdam. Rotterdam-N. York. CHICAGO. P.J.HAISWIRTH Auditorium Annex, .^ CHICAGO. Mail, telegraph or telephone orders filled promptly in best style. WASHINGTON. ATLANTIC CITY. CHOICEST FLOWERS. George H. Berke F-L.'ORIST. Local and Long Distance Phones. 1505 Pacific Ave., ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. ATLANTA. ATLANTA FLORAL CO. *' s^fe%r" ATLANTA, GEORGIA. NEW YORK. W. H. Donohoe, 2 WEST 29th STREET, Formerly of Young's. MFlx/ VAOV Tel. 3034 Madison Sq. *'C W I \Jt\A.. Orders from the trade, for theatre, steamship or otherwise, filled in first-class style, at wholesale prices. TRY ME. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, WASHINGTON. GEO. tl. COOKE, Connecticut Avenue and L Street, WASHINGTON, D. C. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ST. PAUL. HOLM & OLSON, ST. PAUL. THE LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Orders will be well cared for anywhere in Minnesota and the Dakotas. GALVESTON. Mrs. Chas. Eickholt, 2319 AVENUE M, GALVESTON, XEXAS. Cut Flowers, Floral Designs, Decorations. Telephone 1087. All mail, telegraph or telephone orders promptly and artistically filled. OMAHA. HESS af SWOBODA, Florists, 'Phone 1501 and L. ISSt! OMAHA, NEB. SPRINGFIELD. Mark Aitken FLORIST. 378 Main St., Springfield, Mass. WASHINGTOIT. ,■ Alex. B. Garden, c.„.ort(}.ric.i. Washington, D. C. CARNATIONS, ROSES, Etc. Wholesale and Retail. Telegraph or 'Phone. JACKSONVILLE. MILLS THE FLORIST, 36 W. Forsyth Street, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. SAVANNAH. John Wolf, FLORIST, -SAVANNAH, GA. 1903. The American Florist. 351 We will have the largest and best assortment of Chrysanthemums in Chicago this season and can supply your wants after October 1st. CHRYSANTHENUMS Uj^^^« Nice clean stock, large flowets, 1^ V9C9 gfood stems, fancy stock. Valley, Tuberoses, Asters, Carnations, Gladioli. 3. L. Randall Company, 19-21 Randolph Street. CHICAGO. GERANIUMS $10.00 and $12.50 per 1000. Send for List. Per 1000 SMILAX, from rose pots...$l0.00 SPRENGERI, from rose pots 10.00 PANSIES 4.00 ASPARAGUS DEFLEXUS and ROBUSTUS, $2.50 per 100. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. CARNATIONS Strong Field Plants. S,C0O LAWSON $S0.00 S,000 PROSPERITY 50.00 5,000 IHME. JOOST 40.00 5,000 PERU, white 50.00 W. A. HAMMOND, Richmond^ Va. please mention the American Florist when writing, Field-Grown Carnations.,. Extra fine PROSPERITY and NORWAY, $4.00 per 100; MRS. JOOST, April cuttings, $3.50 per lOO. THOMAS SALVESOH, Petersburg, III. STRONG FIELD-GROWN CARNATION PLANTS. Guardian Angel, $3.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 Whlla Cloud 4 00 ter 100; $36.00 per 1000 Casli with order. FLUEGGE BROS, 2791 N.Leavittst. Chicago. flease mention the A merium Florist when writing, CUT ROSES. Maids, Brides. Chatenays and MacArthurs. Write for Prices. PINE-CROFT ROSE HOUSES, ROBERT MILLER, E. Brookfjeld, Mass. FIELD GROWN Carnation Plants. Clean. Healthy Plants. Per lOO Per 1000 Queen Louise $4.00 $35.00 F. Hill 4.00 35.00 White Cloud 4.00 25.00 F. Joost 3.00 25.00 Marquis 3.00 2500 Prosperity 4.00 3500 Crusader 5.00 40.00 LUTEY'S GREENHOUSES ""SffcT"* Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. i2,000 Carnation Glacier. The best paying white carnation for the retail grower. Fine healthy plants from thg field, $3.50 per lOO; $30.00. Cash. Geraniums ''""" wmTE"us. "''•'• TheW.T. BUCKLEY COMPANY, SPRINOFIELD, ILL. FIELD CARNATIONS Low Closing Prices, Perfectly Clean Healthy Plants, Grown on New Ground. Lawson, Norway, Prosperity. Joost. Armazindy, Lord. 1st size, strong^ bustiy plants, $5.00 per 100: .$45.00 per 1000: 2nd size, very nice stock, $4.00 per 100; $37.50 per 1000. D^QAc Strong stock to force. A few ■*"^^^1 hundred very fine 4-inch Brides and Maids at $8.00 per 100. Brides and Maids, strong 3-inch, $3.50 per 100. Ivory and Golden Gates, extra heavy 3-inch, $3.50 per 100. W. H GULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III. FIEUD-GROWN CARNATIONS White. Per 100 1000 Queen Louise $5 00 $45 00 The Queen 6 00 55.00 Boston Market 6.00 55.00 S. J. REUTER, Westerly, R. I. IF YOU CAN'T MAKE A PROFIT ON AN ADVERTISEMENT HERE it Is the fault of your business methods. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. DRACAENA INDIVISA. 8. 4, 5-iiioh, .5.00, .10.00 and .25.00 per 100. ASPARASUS PLUMOSUS. S-inoh .5.00 per 100. GtRMIUMS, 8. A. Nntt, Castellane. John Doyle, Perkins. Single and Double, Gen. Grant, La Favorite, Mme. Sallerol, Booted Cuttings, .1.00 per 100. g-in., .5.00 per 100. VINCA VARIEGATA, 2-inch, .2.00 per 100. REX BEGOaIAS, nioe plants, 2and2M-in., .5.00 per 1 0. CINERARIA, 2-innh. .2.00 per 100. CHINESE PRIMROSES. 3-inch .4 00 per 100. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. 3-incb, $5.00 per 100. BOSTON FERNS, 5-inch, 3flc each. A nice lot of MADE UP KENTIA PALMS, in 8-in. and 9-in. pots, at $300 to I5.U0 each. Splendid plants for deooration. CASH WITH ORDER. CEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON, N. J. m Asparagus. Per 100 SPRENGERI, 2H-inch pots $2.00 " 3-inch pots, fine 3.00 4-inch pots, fine 4.00 ;[ 4H-incIi pots, fine 5.00 5-inch pots, fine 6.00 PLUMOSUS, 4-inch pots, fine 5.00 5-inch pots, fine 6.00 6-inch pots, fine 8.00 Can be shipped by freight or express. Cash with the order. r. WALKER & CO. Box 316, NEW ALBANY, IND. SJVIILAX!! Strcmgf, 2-iQch; $1.50 per fOO; $t2.50 per tOOO. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kans. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, ^lfo^^^. CARNATION PLANTS Walcott, Lawson, Nelson, Flamingo and Adonis. FINE PLANTS at S6.00 per 100. JOHN L WYLAND, DeHaven, Pa. Carnations. 500 Flora Hill, 300 Morning Glory, 300 Cloud, 300 Queen Louise, 50 Wolcott, $4.00 per 1 00, this is nice field-grown stock. SUNNYSiDE GREENHOUSES "IS;?!!.^'' 352 The American Florist. ■Sept i6. r The Seed Trade. =^ AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOOATION. W. H. Grenell, Pierrepont Manor, N. Y., Pres. ; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., First Vioe-Pres.; C. E. Kendell, Cleveland, O., Sec*y and Treas. Twenty-fourth annual convention at San Jose, Cal., 1906. The pea crops are not up to the July estimate. Oklahoma City is said by its cham- ber of commerce to need another whole- sale seed house. Some important decisions of the board of general appraisers will be found else- where in this issue. The Illinois crops of seed corn are rapidly getting out of danger of frost and are expected to be good. A CONCERN called the Teneriffe Seed Company is reported as having a branch at San Antonio, Tex., and offering seed at very low prices. Good authorities estimate the acreage to be planted in Bermuda onion seed in Texas this season fifty per -cent less than the previous year. Japanese advices are that excessive rains in June were the cause of the in- jury to and shortage of the lily bulb crop. It is said that there were but three dry days in the month of June. San Jose, Cal. — The Braslan Seed Growers' Company has appointed Joseph W. Edmundson, a former postofEce of- ficial, superintendent and inspector of growing crops, and Russell L. Wolden- burg, previously connected with a Fres- no bank, assistant general manager. Agnew, Cal.— Mrs. Sarah Jane j Agnew, mother of Jesse B. Agnew, died ; at her home August 6. Mrs. Agnew ■ was th« daughter of Jesse Barber, of Knox county, O., and was married to Abraham Agnew at Frederickstown, O., in 1853. With her husband she had many trying experiences in pioneer life, both in California and the middle west. E. V. Hallock, Floral Park, N. Y., is a grandfather, his daughter, Mrs. Cap- tain Rogers, located at Fort Sheridan, 111., having given birth to a baby boy September 10. If the date of his birth means anything to the son of a soldier, that_ of Baby Rogers should make for patriotism, being the anniversary of Perry's celebrated victory on Lake Erie. The exports of lily bulbs from Japan to Great Britain and America are said to be about the same, approximately 150,000 yen, about $75,000, other foreign countries using much smaller quanti- ties. The present season's crop is said to be the smallest for ten years, approx- imating half the usual quantity although some cultivated fields have done fairly well. 3,700 ACRES OF GARDEN SEEDS IN CULTIVATION. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Wholttgale Seed Growers. JOSe. CAL.IF-OI9NIA. J^ease nfention the A tnerican Florist when writings The Department of Agriculture has just issued an interesting illustrated bul- letin on the "Vitality of Buried Seeds," by J. W. T. Duvel, assistant in the seed laboratory. The Department of Agriculture of Ontario, Canada, reports that the acre- age of peas in that province has shrunk one-half during the last five years ow- ing to the ravages of the pea bug. This season of 1905 it is absent. Although the crops have been injured the yield will be an average one, and in the new- er districts in the northern portion of the province the yields are best. The bean crop of Canada was looking well August I. New York. The Clucas & Boddington Company, of 131 West Twenty-third street, and until recently of 812 Greenwich street, wholesale and retail dealers in seeds, bulbs and shrubs, made an assignment September 7 to Frank H. Henry. The business was started in 1895 by Robert W. Clucas, and was incorporated Janu- ary 26, 1897, with a capital stock of $3,000, the same being increased May 3, 1905, to $50,000. Robert W. Clucas was the president. Arthur T. Boddington withdrew from the concern some years ago and has since successfully built up a business of his own. In igo2 the company purchased nur- sery property at Sparkill, Palisades, Rockland county, N. Y., at an outlay of $11,500, and considerable money has since been spent in improvements on the property. British Horticultural Trades Association. At the recent annual meeting of the Horticultural Trades Association of England, several important matters were brought forward, among others the ques- tion as to the terms given to large buyers outside the trade, according to the Horticultural Advertiser. It was stated that there was no settled prin- ciple in voguvi, and that it would be very advantageous if a general practice could be adopted. To charge a buyer who requires a thousand trees the same price as the one who asks for a dozen is of course absurd, while the other extreme of granting full trade terms is unfair to the local nurseryman, and shuts him out of any chance in the competi- tion. It was generally agreed that no hard and fast rule could be laid down, as circumstances varied so much, but that a fair working rule for general practice was to quote the large retail buyer about half way between the wholesale and retail rates. The vexed question of gardeners' com- mission was once more on the cloth, and provoked a long discussion. Finally the rnatter was referred back to the council, but though no unanimous con- clusion was arrived at, it was evident that the matter has gone a long way since it was last brought up, and it is rapidly ripening for settlement as far as a number of leading firms are concerned. There is strong ground for hope fhat something will be done in the near future to check the immoral and suicidal bidding _ for custom which has lately been going on; and even if no attempt is made to break through a custom so strongly entrenched among us, some- thing may be done to keep it within reasonable limits, and to set ourselves in a better position with the public. Santa Clara, Cal. A good idea of the substantial and progressive condition of the Santa Clara valley real estate situated in the seed growing belt is afforded by a recent transaction. Last December, Milton Bernard purchased the Snell ranch, near Edenvale. The tract consisted of 650 acres and the price paid was $44,450. There were those who considered the price a good one at the time, but Mr. Bernard now finds ample reason to believe that it was a gilt-edge invest- ment. He has just leased the tract of the J. M. Kimberlin Company, the Santa Clara seed growers, for five years, for the lump sum of $32,500 cash. A little figuring shows that the lease amounts to an annual interest of 6J4 per cent on a valuation of $100,000 for the tract. It will be devoted to the growing of garden seeds. I Patrick O'Mara, of New York, was a I visitor August 30, calling on the seed I growers. Cineraria Grandiflora Trade pkt. Medium Tall— Prize varieties mixed % .50 Dwarl— Prize varieties, mixed Stt SUPERB MIXED— >^ oz., 6O0; }< oz., _ Si. 15; Oz.. $4.50. Clioioe Large Flow- ering, mixed. Oz., $1.25. W. C. BECKERT. Allegheny. Pa, Pansy BURPEE'S SEEDS Philadelphia. Wholesale Price List for Florists and Market Gardeners. freesia Bulbs French Grown. "iD Mammoth Vt to ^-inch per 100.85c; per 1000. $7.50. First quality, % to W^incb per 100. 70c; per 1000. $600'. California Grown Choice, "^ to K-inch. per 100. i)5c; per 1000, $5.00; 5,000 for *22.50. First quality, % to J^-incli. per 100, 45; per 1000, $3,00; 5000 for $14,00, PURE WHITE rLOWEREI> Bermuda Grown Choice, % toK-inch.perl00;85c; per 1000, $5.00; 5,000 for $22.50, Samplos Malisd on Application. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE CHICAGO: NEW YORK: 84.86 Randolph St. 14 Barclay SA Wholesale Seed Growers. LEONARD SEED iiftNip sttB. CO. CHICAGO ONION SETS. Oar Sets are no\7 Harvested. WHITE PEARL SETS Ready to Ship Wrila for Pricas, Seeds for present requirements ready to ship. Contract orders for delivery after harvest 1905 are still being booked. Beans, Peas and Gardan "«»■ ■ "" — Saads. White roB Fbicbs, TIME TO BUY NOW. Cat Our Prices. Flower Saads and Bulbs Hease mention the American Florist when vrriting igoS. The American Florist. 353 Vaughan's iatfe^d Cyclamen NOW IS THE TIME TO SOW THIS SEED. 10 per cent, special Cash Discount. On orders overif:i.00 for Flower Seeds if the cash is enclos- ed. lOpercent. This discount does not apply to Asoaragus Seed Cash discount on th is I s 2 per cent. Our seed has been grown for us by two Cyclamen specialists in Europe. The seed is saved only from perfect plants. Shape and size of flowers, foliage and stems and general habit are points on which our seed plants are selected. There is no better Cyclamen seed in the market. Pure While (Mont Blanc) "J Dark Crimson ■■...In ,rni\ a ec^n Rosa von Marlenthal (Daybreak pink) | •^' ",^S 7Cr Dark Rose y J^^^ '°? ^^^^^' '='':■ White wilh Carmine Eye \ ^^V^u^i^L"" P'" While Fringed, large; very attractive | "■ *''* *°°° ""• Rubin, rich blood-red ; J Salmon, a splendid new color, loO seeds Ji-SO Giant-Flowered Cyclamen, extra choice mixed. Per lOO seeds, soc; 250 seeds for $1.15; lOOO seeds, $4.50; 5OCO seeds, $20.00. This mixture is made up from the above separate colors. New Giant Orchid-Flowered Cyclamen These are exceptionally fine, with very large flowers thit are frilled and fringed in wonderful fashion. They are splendid sellers in the Chicago market and our seed is direct from the originator. Pure While, Red, Pini< 1 Each, per 100 seeds. While, with Carmine Eye, and Lilac Colored ] $t.OO; I000seeds,$9.00 Giant Orchid-Flowered Cyclamen in choicest mixture. 25 seeds, 2Sc; 100 seeds, 85c; 1000 seeds, $8.00. This is an entirely new strain of Cyclamen with flat round flowers, with wavy and fringed petals; very attractive; white with carmine eye, red, rose or mix^d, 100 seeds, $2.S0; 50 seeds. $1.35. 84-86 Randolph Street, CHICACO. 14 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. Greenhouses and Nurseries and Trial Grounds. Western Springs. Illinois. Rokoko Cyclamen. Giant Orchid Flowered. Pure While. VAUGHSN'S SEED STORE, For Sale. 10,000 fine strong Field-Grown CARNATION PLANTS, in following varieties, at $5 00 per 100; $40.00 per 1000; Queen Louise, Kohinoor, Gov. Wolcott, America, Prosperity. Estelle. White Cloud, F. Joost, Marshall Field. C. H. FREY, Lincoln, Neb. FIELD CLUMPS. VIOLETS We have lar^e. healthy clumps of the following standard varieties: Princess of Wales. $6.00 per 100. California. Swanley White and Hardy Eniillsh, $5.00 per 100. Yinca Major Variegata and V, Mafor (Green). Large field clumps with twelve to twenty run- ners. Excellent stock. $6.00 and $8.00 per 100 according to size. Send for Fall List Offorind Many Other Desirable Plants. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE tZ.OO per doz.; 812.00 per 100: tlOO.OO per 1000 Dissemination 1906. Wonderiully pr.ductive. INDIINkPOUS FUIWER « PUNT CO., JOHNHMTJE.... IndlMlRoMl, Ind. ^b"Jv%c mushroom spawn Z'^LZ. We Crow Muahrooms. We are headquarters for "PURE CULTURE" SPAWN and impoiters of ENCUSH MUSHROOM SPAWN. Write us and we will send you free of otiarge valuable information on the subject Fr«ah Supply ol Spawn Evary Month. AtlXJSXIIXOOlVE CHICAGO. KNUD GUNDESTBUP & CO., A273 IWIIIwaulcee Ave., Please tnention the American Florist when writing. MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUMBIA, niASKA, BOHEniA MUSHROOM =SPAWN = Fresh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRHN MUSHROOM 2, SPAWN CO. 9! I CHEMICAL BLDG. ST. LOUIS, MO. Pleass mention the A merican Floriit "when writing. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Frequent importations from England. Always fresh and lively. J/ J* STYER, Concordville, Pa. f lease tnetition flie A merican Florist when writing. Queen Louise and Prosperity Fine field grown p'ants at $5.00 per 100 and SiO.OO per 1000. RCn CPnOT from 3 in pots, readv for Imme nbU OrUni dlate handling at Se.OO per lOO. Satisfaction guaranteed. A. B. DAVIS & SON ?raLTv?i^.?^"»'i! Please mention the American Florist when writing. Mushroom Spawn rj;t.ttation. FERTILE. PRODUCTIVE. nEniilish in bricks, per 100 lbs., S6.00 f. 0. b. New York $6.50 f. o. b. Chicago. Write lor prices on quantity, VSUGHSN'S SEED STORE 84-86 Randolph St., 14 Barclay ^\.. CHICACO. NEW YORK. CYCLAMEN Splendens Gldanleum Hybrids. — Finest strain in the world in five colors including the fringed variety; well grown stock from 3-inch pots. $7.00: from 344 inch pots. $12.00: from 4-inch pots. '$1.5.00: from S-inch pots. $20.00 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAUL MADER. East Stroudsburg, Pa. • It is good business policy to mention The.... AMERICAN FLORIST When you write to an advertiser. 354 The American Florist. Sept. i6. The NurseryTrade AMERICAN ASSOD'.TION OF NURSERYMEN. Emory Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., Pres. ; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., Vice-Pres.; George C. Seager, Eoohester, N. Y., Seo'y. Thirty-first annual convention, Dallas, Tex., 1906. ^ Redondo, Cal. — The Redondo Floral Company has sold its nursery grounds. Important decisions of the board of general appraisers will be found else- where in this issue. See page 352 for action of British Horticultural Trades Association re- garding prices and commissions. _ The annual convention of the Asso- ciation of American Superintendents will be held at Washington, D. C, next week, September 19-22. In view of the presence of yellow fever in portions of the territory of the National Nut Growers' Association and the consequent restrictions on travel, it has been deemed expedient to postpone the 190S convention to be held at Dallas, Tex., to a later date than October 25-27. The new date will be announced later. The twenty-ninth biennial meeting of the American Pomological Society will be held at the Coates Hotel, Kansas City, Mo., September 19-21. An elabo- rate programme has been arranged and the Kansas City Southern and St. Louis and San Francisco railroads, run- ning through the famous fruit belt of the Ozarks of Missouri and Arkansas, have arranged an excursion which will be held immediately at the close of the last ses- sion. This excursion will occupy two days and two nights over each line, re- turning to Kansas City on the morning of September 28. The Best Peonies. The peony committee of the Society of American Florists recommends the following as the best twelve peonies^for general cultivation, it being understood that the varieties named will extend the season of flowering from early to late. The first to flower are tenuifolia, both single and double; then comes the offi- cinalis, or what is commonly termed grandmother's peony, flowers very dark crimson, also white. The others rec- ommended are Festiva Maxima, Pottsii alba, Mons. Jules Elie, Livingston, Deli- catissima, Richardson's rubra superba, Gigantea, Couronne d'Or, Louis Van Houtte, Delachei. Lake Forest, Ul. The Horticultural Society of Lake Forest was organized July 19, 1905, and was incorporated last week. The incor- porators were Emil Bollinger, George Koppenhoefer and George L. Blanchard. The purpose of the organization is to encourage and promote the study and practice of horticulture and gardening m general; to hold exhibitions of flow- ers, vegetables, fruits, trees, shrubs and other products of the soil, at seasonable times and places, and to supply its mem- bers with reliable information relative to gardening. The officers elected for one year are: Emil Bollinger, superin- tendent to Byron L. Smith, president; Julius W. Scharfenberg, gardener to A. B. Dick, vice-president ; G. L. Blanchard, superintendent to Cyrus H. McCormick, secretary; George Koppenhoefer, super- intendent to Louis F. Swift, treasurer. The directors elected for one year are E. F. Gorton, A. B. Dick, Horace H. Martin, Jesse L. Moss, Carter H. Fitz- Hugh, James Viles, Jr., and Byron L; Smith and the president, vice-president, secretary and treasurer. The regular meetings will be held in Blackler's Hall the second Wednesday of each month at 8 p. m. The directors have decided to give an exhibition about July i, 1906. The place of hold- ing the exhibition and details will be made known as soon as possible. The second annual meeting, Septem- ber 13, proved highly enthusiastic. Among those who made addresses were Mayor F. H. Gade, President Vaughan of the Society of American Florists, President Rudd of the Chicago Florists' Club and E. A. Kanst. There are already about fifty members in the society. Boston. RAIN SENDS PRICES UP. An exceedingly heavy rainfall Septem- ber 3 and 4 nearly ruined outside flow- ers. Asters became scarce and sold at good prices. Carnations are beginning to be more plentiful. Prices have dropped a trifle. Whites are scarce and frequently bring a premium. Field car- nation plants have had a very good sale this fall. The colored varieties are nearly cleared up. The only varieties now offered in any quantities are Bos- ton Market and Fair Maid. A number of the florists are looking forward to September 18 for a rush of business. The large department store of Henry Siegel & Co. opens in a new building and rumor has it that the dis- play of flowers and decorations will eclipse anything in this line ever seen here. W. Sioux Falls, S. D. Joe Tossini has just completed two new green houses, making his capacity now eleven greenhouses. Mr. Tossini opened business in Sioux Falls twenty- two years ago with a peanut stand and the grovvth of his business has been so substantial as to make him now one of the most extensive dealers in his line in the northwest. Between six and a dozen men are employed the rear round at his greenhouses. DAHLIAS! ONE HUNDRED and THIRTY ACRES. Roots and Bloom in any quantity. L K. PEACOCK, Inc., Atco, N. J. Choice Northern FieId=Gro wn ROSES Also Rose Plants. Leading varieties out of 2%- incli pots, at prices which will interest you. C.M.NIUFFER, SprinflKcld, 0. D. & C. ROSES Are the Cheaped Because They ^ Are the Beat. We carry m stock upwards of a thousand differ- ent varieties, consisting of the very latest Euro- pean varieties, including Baby Rambler, as well ai all the leading varieties of American origin; stock from 2H and 4 and 5-inch pots. Send us your IM of want* tO'day. Ask for catalogue, free. TheOingee & Gonard Co. wi§rGRovi:i>A. Mease mention the American Florist when writing. Surplus Stock. Low Budded Roses, Tree Roses, Clematis, field- grown, Clematis, pot-grown, Hydrangea p. g.. Hydrangea p. g. on stem. Ask lor our special prices and wholesale catalogue. Please inspeot our nurseries when in Holland. W.VAN KLEEF&SONS.KrsUlE" BOSKOOP, Holland. Please mention the A merican Florist when -writings EVERGREENS »J^U Specialties— White Pine, Hemlock and Large Evergreens. Spring List for details. Andorra Nurseries, Wm. Wimir Hirptr, Prop. CHESTNUT HILL, PA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. s..d»THE MOON For J Trees, Shrubs, Vines Your I and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free. THE WM. H. MOON CO., • Morrlsvllla, Pa. Please mention the American Ftorist ivhenwriting. P^ONIAS Choice named, in all classes, earliest to latest. Write for list. PANSIESi International, August sown, strong plantsfor winter blooming. 50c per 100; $4 per 1000. NARCISSUS, double and single, $3 per 1000. F, A, BALLER. Bloomingt on, III. Hardy Lilies, Japan Bean Vine or Kudzu Vine, most rapid, hardy vine grown. Dahlias. Richardias. Gladioli, very large stock. Su^ar Maples, 6 inches to 10 feet. Catalpa speciosa seedlings. Black Locust seedlings. List now ready. E. Y. TEAS, CenferviUe, Ind. Please mention the American Florist when writing, PEONIES. Wholesale and retail catalogues ready for dis- tribution. Sent free on application. All stock guaranteed true to name. Send your orders in early to be assured of a good collection for fall planting. PETERSON NURSERY, 503 W. Peterson Ave., CHICtGO. PAEON IAS. „. Per 100 White, generally called Queen \riotoria 8 9.00 Festiva Maxima 80.00 Fragrans, the bloom producer 6.00 For 1000 rates and other varieties, write GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie. Mo. Festiva Maxima, largest and best of all paeonias. white, 3-5 eyes. $5 per doz,, $35 per 100; 7-10 eyes. J7 per doz.t $50 per 100. Richardson's Rubra Superba, brightest red; best keeper, producer and prolific. 3-5 eyes. $3 per doz.. $20 per 100 7-10 eyes, $4 per doz,. $30 per 100, Francois Ortegal, very deep rich crimson, large and extremely prolific, 3-5 eyes. $2 per doz.. $12.50 per 100; 7-10 eyes, $3 per doz.. $20 per 100, Good Varieties, mixed colors, not truly named, $1.50 per doz,. $8 per 100, CHICAGO CARNATION CO.. lollet. III. igos. The American Florist. 355 Importer and Exporter Wm. P. Craig Plants, Bulba and Seeda. I30S Filbert Street PHILADELPHIA. Palms and Asparaos CHEAP, Per 100 Latania Bor., 2-in. pot, seed leaves. .S 3.00 " " 3-in. pot, 15-18 in., 3 ohr. Ivs. laOO " " 5-in. pot, 18-20 in., 3-4 ohr. hs. 15.00 " 5-in. pot, 20-24 in., 4 ohr. Ivs. 30.00 Kentia Bel., 2^-in. pot, 6- 8 in., 2-3 leaves. .. 10.00 " " 3 -in. pot, 8-10 in., 3-4 leaves... 12.50 Sherman Nursery Co. CHARLES CITY, IOWA. Bostons S-inch $40.00 per lOO 6-incb. 50.00 per lOO Pot-grown stock in elegant condition ready for immediate shift into larger sizes. Ficus Elastica, ^iysfd. *''•'"' Small iGrnSf I00;$25'.00p'er100o! Holton & Hunkel Co. MILWaUKEE, WIS. Le Journal des Roses. Organ of the French Rosarians. Published at Paris. Once a month with colored plates. Subscription $2.70 per Year. Sample Copies Free. "oTiViS^N^^s"" JOURNAL DES ROSES a SUISNES, Brie, Grisv-Suisnes. (Seine et IWarne), FRANCE. THE Tottenham Nurseries^LiD. Established 1872. A. M. C. VAN DEE ELST, Managing Director. Dedemsvaart, (Holland.) Headquarters for Hardy Perennials Camong which are the latest and choicest) 13 acres devoted for growing this line as Anemone, Aster, Campanula, Delphinium, Funkia, Hemerocallis, Hepatica, Incarvillea, Iris, Peonies, Phlox decus- sata and sufruticosa. Primula, Pyrethrum, Tritoma, Hardy Heath, Hardy Ferns. Also 6 acres Daffodils, 12 acres Conifers, (specially young choice varieties to be grown on), 3 acres Rhododendrons (also the best American and Alpine varieties), 2 acres Hydrangeas. We make it a point to grow all latest novelties in these lines. Ask for catalogue. Fruit TFeeH,8mallFrDlts,Omeinental Trees, EveFBPeeiis and 8brnba, Shade 'I'rees, Hardy Hoses, Uardy Plants, Climbers, etc. The larcest and most complete collections In this country. Illustrated Descriptive Cataloarue, 144 pases, also Descriptive Xlst of Novelties and Specialties for Fall Planting, mailed FREE. ELLWANGER & BARRY Mt. Hope Nurseries, Rochester, N. Y. Drawers. Established 65 Tears. PEONIES FOR EARLY PLANTING Choice selection of named sorts. Strong young plants of three to Ave eyes and one to two years' growth since division. Far better than old stock freshly cut up. Apply tor rates per thousand. Alba Plana. BluRh wliite guard petals. Lemon tinted center, changing to clear white. Per doz., $2 50; per 100, $15.00. Beresford Delicate rose with creamy petal- oides. Tipped carmine. Large bloom. Per doz., $2.50; per 100, $1^.00 Delaohll Beep crimson. Late. Per doz., $2.00; per 100, $13.00. Eclatantv. Cherry rose to center. Full strong bloom. Early. Per doz., $3.00; per 100, $12.00. Fe»tlva Alba. Pure waxy white, flaked with carmine at center. Large full flower. Per doz., $3.50; per 100, $35.00. Festlva Maxima. Immense bloom on strong stem. Pure white, with carmine tipped center. Per doz., $7.00; per 100, $50.00. Cloboaa. Incurved form. Brilliant rose with salmon center. Strong stem. Per doz., $1.50; per 100, $10.00. Goldan Harvest. Lemon yellow with white center, tipped carmine Blush guard petals. Per doz., $4 50; per 100. $30.00. Humel Clear solid pink. Late. Per doz , $1.50; per 100, $'0.00 La Tullpe. Blush white, flaked with crimson in tulip effect. Per doz , $5.00: per 100. $35.00. Madonna. Guard petals, pale ro^e Center chamois with rose tuft. Carmine tipped. Per doz., $3.00; per 100, $30.00. Maria Lamolno. Delicate ivory white. Very large and full. Per doz , $4.50; per '00, $30.00. JAMES KING NURSERY, Phone 3i 2. Elmhurst, III. Maud Wild. Large, full rosy pink. Showing yellow anthers. Per doz., $3.00; per 100, $30 00. N* Plus Ultra. Solid shade of brilliant rose. A grand full petaled flower. Per doz., $3 00; per 100, 813.00; per 1000, $ 00.00.. Offlolnalla Rubra Plana. Deep crimson. Very early Perdoz.,S1.50; perl00,$8.00; per 1000, $75.00. Quaan Victoria, Guard petals blush white. Flesh tinted center. A grand, full flower. Very full and strong. Per doz., $2 50; per 100, $15.00. Rosamond. Bright clear pink, tipped pale rose Very large and free. Per doz., $3.50; per 100, $15.00. Roaaa Suparba. Guard petals and petaloides bright rose with a circle of salmon pink. Per doz ,$3.50; per 100. $15 00. Rothschild. Guard petals bright rose with rich salmon center Per doz., J3.00; per 100, $13.00. Rubra Trlumohana. Brilliant deep crimson. A fine contrasting color. Per doz., $3.00; per 100, $13.00 Sainfoin, Brilliant rose. Very full with thread- like salmon petals. Perdoz.,.$3'.50; per 100, $15.00. Somarsat. Pale rose with carmtne tint and circle of buff. Very full and large. Per doz., $3.00; per 100, J30.00. Washington. Nearly solid shade of delicate pi'ik Full bloom. Early. Per doz., $3.00; per 100. $13 00. MIxad Pink varieties. Per 100, $8.00; per 1000, $75.00. I 100,000 Field=Grown Fine Healthy | Plants. CRISIS, new commercial scarlet $2.00 per dozen; $15.60 per 100. Flamingo, SiO.OO per 100. Mrs. Nelson, The Queen, Prosperity, $6.00per 100. Queen Louise, Loma, Palmer, White Cloud, Portia, Eldorado, Harry Fenn, $5.00 per 100. J. L DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. S S S \ S C. IS. flll^JUSS* Oircan.ca. JR^f>lcl.(», J3kIlol3.. Per 100 Primroses, Chinese and Obconica. 2M-in. . . .$2.00 Cinerarias, assorted colors, dwarf, 2M-in 2.00 Smllax, fine. stronR plants. 2*4 -in 1.50 Forget-me-nots, fine field clumps for winter blooming 4.00 Stevia. fine field clumps 8.00 Pansies, finest large flowered, transplanted. .50 $4.00 per 1000; larger plants, in bud and bloom, per 1000. $6.00 : 70 Per 100 Christmas Peppers, 2^-in $2,00 Fine, in flower and fruit, 3-in 4.00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2M-in 2.00 3-in 5.00 Hydranifea Otaksa, fine. 4-in S.OO Begonia Vernon, stock plants. 4-in 6.00 Double Daisies, Longfellow and Snowball, finetransp. plants from frames. $4 per 1000., .50 Shasta Daisies, fine, tiield clumps 6.00 Metairie Ridge Nnrsery Co. H. PAPWORTH. President. NEW ORI-EIANS. I-A. Groovers o£ CARNATIONS, ROSES, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, PALMS AND NURSERY STOCK. Please mention the A merican Florist when -writing. Cottage Gardens Co. Inc. QUEENS, LONG ISLAND, N. Y. SPECIALISTS: PEONIES, CARNATIONS AND SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Baby Rambler Tha Always In Bloom Roae. 2H-ln., 83.00 per doz., 112.50 per 100, $100.00 per 1000; 3-in., $3.00 per doz, , $20.00 per 100. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Please mention theAmericaji Florist when writing. Jacs Smits, Ltd. XK- (BKANCB AT B08K00P.) Wholesale Growers of grn'^w'^Ttli nursery stock, pot- grown forcing plants. Lilacs a specialty. Berlin and Hamburg Valley — the best quality. Catalogue free on demand. When In Europe please inspect our nurseries. NURDEN-BUS8UM, near Ainttflrdam, it onr R. R. Otpot. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Palms, Orchids, Bay Trees, etc. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. -THE Florists' Hail Association Insures over 23,000,000 square feet of glass. For particulars address JOHNG.ESLER,Sec'v,"'"'{ifJ!'^'''' Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. 356 The American Florist. Sept. i6y Bowling: At Wasbing:ton. A very spirited game was rolled August 30 and convention bowling has greatly revived interest. Player. 1st. 2d. 3d. Cooke 186 195 157 Simmonds 184 151 154 McLennan 212 175 167 Ernest 137 172 147 McRichmond 151 188 173 Barry 160 169 234 Herold 113 100 146 McCauley 187 187 143 Shaffer 161 150 '193 Campbell 190 177 190 Supper 135 191 226 The ladies bowled twelve games each for a prize donated by the J. B. Owens Pottery Company, of Zanesville, Ohio. The trophy was a beautiful jardiniere on a pedestal and was won by Mrs. Chas. Mc- Cauley. Player. Score. Mrs. McCauley 1190 Mrs. Shaffer 1170 Mrs. Blackistone 1136 Miss Cooke 1112 Mrs. Cooke 934 S. E. Kansas City's Coming" Show. The flower show to be held at Kansas City, Mo., in November is to be arranged on a new plan, according to a local newspaper. In past years the beauty of the exhibits has very largely been lost because of their position in the big arena. Viewed from the floor, the ob- server saw a mass of green, or some other color, but was unable to appreciate the ar- rangement of the individual displays, owing to the fact that the low growing plants and the tall palms and trees and shrubs were put in Indiscriminately. This year this fault will not exist. George H. Kessler, the landscape archi- tect of the park board, who was responsible for the artistic arrangement of the landscape at the St. Louis World's fair, has designed plans which will make it unnecessary to go to the roof garden to see what is on the arena floor. These plans call for the placing of small growth plants near the formal garden in the center of the arena floor. Back of these will be the taller plants, palms, ferns and fancy trees, so that, from the central garden to the tier of boxes in the first balcony, the exhibits will present a graded appearance and every one will be seen to its fullest advantage by visitors when they enter the main doorway. Uliimtnatid KANSAS CITY'S COMING FLOWER SHOW. Stairway leading to proposed villa— the principal feature of the exhibition. An unobstructed view will be given to the north end of the hall, where, as the plans show, there will be erected two grand staircases lead- ing into a marble arch, and this to a gateway through which visitors may pass to an Italian garden. Below the arch a fountain will be constructed. Back of the raised garden, which will necessitate the removal of all the balcony seats in two or three sections, the walls of the hall will be hidden by evergreens banked high against painted screens, giving the effect, from a short distance, of a forest of vernal beauty. There will be three large display spaces on each side of the formal garden on the arena floor, all of fancy shapes and cornered by deco- rative trees and shrubbery. The displays will be so arranged, this year, that visitors, after consulting their catalogues, will have no trouble to find any class of flower or shrub desired, or to learn the proper name of each as they find it in their wanderings about the hall. Faweett Robinson will have charge of the (Construction of the work designed by Mr. Kess- ler. Montreal Flower Show. The exhibition of the Horticultural Society was opened September 6 and was one of the best ever held here. In addition to the usual displays of plants and cut flowers by profes- sional growers, some excellent exhibits of fruits and vegetables were staged. The amateur grow- ers made a very fine display. The judges were: Plants, J. Langf ord and T. Pewtress ; cut blooms, J. Bennett and G. A. Robinson; vege- tables, J. Walsh and J. Eddy; fruit, J. Robson and W. Ross; amateur classes, George Trussell and Arthur Wilshire. 'The leading prize winners in the professional classes for plants and cut blooms were: F. C. Smith, gardener to Sir William Van Home; W. J. Wilshire, gardener to R. B. Angus ; George Trussell, gardener to Mrs. J. H. R. Molson ; H. W. Mayer, gardener to Senator Mackay; John Dunbar, gardener to Sir Mon- tague Allan; S. Ward, gardener to James Ross; C. A. Smith, gardener to T. A. Dawea; James Bourgeois, gardener to J. B. Sparrow, Adiantum Croweanum. #1^1^ O) W. f . KASTI\0 ^ Sole Distributor, «" BUFFALO, N. Y "^^^.J^ THE NEW MAIDENHAIR FERN, Stands Squarely wA Strictly on Its iVlerits. «• «• -s* •« *• *< Closing out sales of |he Original Stock Now On. As same is limiied to but a lew tliousand plants, quick ordering is advised. Its Sterling Values Considered, the Selling Prices of Adiantum Croweanum, as here given, are unusually low: Strong Plants, from 3-inch pots, $2 50 per dozen; jSiS.OOper 100; $125.00 per 1000. 25 plants at 100 rates, 250 at 1000 rates. GENERAL AGENTS: H. A. DREER, Philadelphia, Pa. W.W.BARNARD & CO., Chicago. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, Chicago and New York. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown, N. Y. W. F. KASTING, SOLE DISTRIBUTOR. 383-87 EUicott Street, BUFFALO, N. Y. S. S. SKIDELSKY, Traveling Representative. 824 N. 24th Street, Philadelphia. igo3. The American Florist. 357 New Orleans. With the first of September the new business year in this city has arrived and all indications show that it will be equally as good as any that have pre- ceded. The past two weeks have been moderately good for some of our flower stores on account of several large fu- nerals and a few weddings. The heat is still very intense, and a good rain very much needed to prolong the flowering season of asters, tuberoses and other flowering plants. The different varie- ties of palms, ferns, pandanus and sev- eral other foliage plants kept outdoors during the summer months are looking especially fine everywhere, the same can be said of the chrysanthemums either growing outdoors or under glass. Al- though the day temperature will not diminish during this month the nights are getting cooler. CHARLES WEIS SURPRISED. The German Gardeners' Club and a few invited guests met at the club hall August 22 and marched in a body to the home of the dean of the local flo- rists, Charles Weis, extending their heartfelt congratulations on his eighty- sixth birthday. Mr. Weis was taken wholly by surprise and it took some little time to regain his composure and thank the visitors. Soon after a long table was spread and the members of the club drank toast after toast to the health and welfare of the gallant old soldier and florist. Mr. Weis came to this city from Prussia about sixty-six years ago and entered one of the southern cavalry reg- iments. He fought with distinction dur- ing the Seminole Indian, Mexican and confederate wars and wears the medals of the several campaigns. After the last named war he entered into the florists' business, holding since that time positions as private gardener with the most exclusive of our aristocrats. For many years Papa Weis held the honorable and laborious position as sec- retary of the local horticultural society with distinction, and on certain occa- sions still the regular meetings of our two societies giving their members the benefit of his long experience. Loved and esteemed by all who know him, may the evening of his life be a peaceful and happy one. Peter Kaul has very fine plants of Nephrolepis danallioides furcans. Richard Ory is smiling all over since the arrival of a baby girl. Crescent. West Grove, Pa. — The Dingee & Con- ard Company is rebuilding a block of five houses, each loxioo feet. EvANSTON, III. — F. C. Fisher is build- ing three new greenhouses in the rear of his Dempster street store. Freeport, III. — The elaborate display of floral designs made by John Bausch- er, Jr., at the county fair last week at- tracted much attention. Portland, Me. — Nathaniel W. Han- naford has just completed a fine green- house on lower Main street, and will plant if with carnations. He contem- plates building another house next spring, which he will use for violets. Fergus Falls, Minn. — Jacob Wolf, died at the insane hospital here Sep- tember S. Wolf was formerly a florist at Perham. The loss of his property through a deal in which he claimed he was not fairly treated, resulted in in- sanity. Carnations thv^ Perioo Per 1000 LAWSON $6.00 $50.00 NELSON S.OO 40.00 MORNING GLORY S.OO 40.00 GUARDIAN ANGEL 5 00 40.00 CRUSADER S.0O QUEEN LOUISE S-CO FLORA HILL 5-00 Fine, Healthy, Field-Grown Plants. Per 100 Per lOOO 40.00 40.00 4000 AU plants sold under the express condition that if not satisfactory they are to be returned immediately when money will be refunded. Per 100 Per 100 PLUMOSUS, 3ya-inch...$5.00 $45.00 SPRENGERI, SVi-inch... 5.00 45.00 ASPARAGIS t Peter Reinberg gnY^^^fea: ." j Hannah Hobart THE PRIDE OF CSLIEORNIA. THE GRANDEST OF PINK CARNATIONS. A shade deeper in color than Lawson blooms, four to four and one-half inches across, full and regular. Stems long and strong. Does not burst the calyx. Growth free and easy. A prolific bloomer. Its flowers wholesale for a higher price than any other carnation in the San Francisco market. (See illustration and full description in American Florist of July 1. 1905). Orders for rooted cuttings booked now and filled in rotation beginning Jan. 1. 1906. at $3.00 per 13: $15.00 per 100: $120.00 per 1000. JOHN H. SIEVERS S CO., 1251 chestnut st, San Francisco, Col. Ludvig IVIosbaek onargAb ill. 30,000 Asparagus Tirsifr^silrr' 4-inch, $10.00; 3-inch, $5.00; 2'4-inch, $2.50; seedlings, $1.00 per lOO. PonCIQC Florists' miiOlCO International, Strong, bushy plants, $1.50 and $1.00 per 100. Seedlings ready, strong, 1000, $4.00; 100. 50c. Seed of same, i-oz, $1.00; oz. $7.00, mixed. Giant vars. mixed, i-oz. 65c; oz. $4. Bedding plants, Ferns and Hardy Perennials. Please mention the A merican Florist when writin s- SSPANSIESl^ THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Strong Field-Grown Plants Now Ready— Al! large floweringr and great variety of rich colors, $4.00 per 1000. $7.00 for 2,000. Plants by mail 60c per 100, Seed . finest mixed, $1 ,00 per pkt,, $5,00 per oz, October 1, plants in bud and bloom. $6.00 per 1000; $3.00 per 500, The above guaranteed to be first-class in every respect. Cash with order please. ti Oi JlNNINUO) southport. conn. Grower of the Finest Panstes. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Finest Quality Guaranteed. GIANT PANSIES $3.00 per 1000; 2000 for $5 00. Daisies, double, Snowball and Longfellow. $2.50 per KXK). Hollyhocks, double. 5 leading colors, guaranteed to bloom. 5c. Alyssum. Double Giant. 2M-in., 2c. Asparagus Spren^erl, for3-in., 2c. Primula, quality liuaranteed. Obconica Grand- itlora. finest fringed seedlings, strong. Alba and Rosea. 75c per KXJ. mail; Alba, 2-in. 2c. Giant Cyclamen Seed, finest quality mixed, close out at 40c per 100. Cash. BYER FLORAL CO., Shippensburif. Pa. Please menlion the A mertca?i Florist zt/h^n writing. ■^^■^^ — - -^--. — -^— ..».—.--- — —. — -.-— — — -»^^ ▼▼▼▼•▼▼▼ WVV WVV WW WW V^ MY MARYLAND PURE WHITE. JESSICA RED AND WHITE VARIEGATED. Two Great Carnations for 1906. $2.50 per dozen; S 12.00 per lOO; $100.00 per 1000. Are you shrewd in business.' Yes? then write us immediately concerning these two grand carnations. I The E. G. fflU CO., I The H. Weber & Sons Co. I Oaldand, Md. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1000 White-Hill, Queen Louise, Peru .... $4.00 $35.00 Colored— Joost and Sport 3.50 30.00 Sprenderl. 4-inoh 6.00 Calla Lilies ...7.00 MRS. A M.SCHAFER. 229 Balmoral Ave. CHICAGO mention the American Flo fist when you order stock..jt Always 358 The American Florist. Sept, i6. Kansas City. The recent cool weather has been most acceptable to growers, hardening up the chrysanthemums and giving newly planted carnations a lift. Roses are abundant. Kaiserin is much in evi- dence with demand good at $4 and $S wholesale. American Beauty roses have held up in foliage and color this sum- mer better than for many years. Asters are plentiful. Cold storage lilies created a stir with the growers and some fine stock is being brought in. Eucharis Amazonica has again made its appear- ance in this market after an absence of several years. Pleasant Hill is sending select blooms which sell, at s cents to 12^ cents according to the length of stems. Large shipments of palms and araucarias are arriving. The retail demand is better than usual. Kentias are the favorites. Arecas are slow. The Florists' Bowling Club now boasts a membership of 35. Extensive preparations are being made to enter- tain visiting florists during the Novem- ber show. James Short, of Kansas City, Kas., has entirely remodeled his downtown conservatory. • Visitors : The Furrow brothers, of Oklahoma City; J. P. Coen, Lexington, Mo. ; Miss Weiss, of Weiss Floral Com- pany, St. Joseph, Mo. Acme. Brampton, Ont. A trip to this horticultural town, where about nine-tenths of the roses used in Canada are grown, proved highly interesting. The greenhouses are certainly among the most modern. When one- looks through a house 840 feet long of Beauty, Bridesmaid or Bride roses, as the case may be, and sees the stock looking clean and healthy, he can only say the Dale Estate is a leader in its own country and for many miles across the line. Carnations, smilax, asparagus and violets were good. In the 650- foot long house they will have about the earliest Mums. The firm is building a new office and ship- ping department that will afford more than double the space now occupied. Canadian Queen is as pretty a rose as grown here and a free bloomer. The stems are not quite so long as those of Bridesmaid at their best, but the flowers are paler than those of the latter vari- ety, and fine for funeral work. Glacier and. Crane carnations are grown quite extensively. Oceanic, N. J. At the meeting of the Monmouth County Horticultural Society on Sep- tember I Anton Bower was elected to membership. William Turner exhibited several nymphseas. Nymphasa O'Mar- ana scored 98 points and N. dentata 95. N. O'Marana measured eleven inches across, and Mr. Turner stated the blooms were cut four days ago. They looked as if they had been cut only an hour before. Mr. Turner also exhib- ited some greenhouse pears which were enormous. G. H. Hale had twenty vari- eties of fine cactus dahlias on exhibi- tion. W. W. Kennedy showed six vari- eties of Vaughan's Giant Branching asters which were superb. The secretary was ordered to have the schedule of the chrysanthemum show, which will take place November 1-2, printed as soon as possible. The donations for this show received at this meeting amounted to $282.50. B. Utica, K. Y. Brant Brothers, successors to Peter Crowe, have received the Dorrance cup awarded them at the March exhibition of the American Rose Society. It is a very handsome silver cup valued at $100. Most of the growers have finished planting their carnations, but those who have not find it very difficult to secure plants, as all of our local florists are sold out. Frank Baker has returned to his work after a month's vacation in the woods. We are all pleased to see Mr. Baker in much better health than when he went away. William Pfeiffer has finished planting and everything looks as if he is going to have a very successful season. Business in general is good for this season and all are looking forward to a very prosperous winter. Frank McGowan is working very hard and will soon have his new houses in model condition. BUD. S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 No. 24th Street, PmiAnFIDHIA US' Correspondence Solicited. ORCHIDS LariSest Importers. Exporters. Growers and Hybridists In the World. SANDER, St Albans, England. Agent, A. DIMMOCK, 31 Barclay St.. NEW YORK CITY JOHN BURTON, Assignee for ROBERT CRIIG & SON, BOSCS, PaLMS« and Hovtitin la DMorathra Hnitt. Markal and 48th Stt., Phlladelplila, Pa. LARGEST STOCK OF ALL BELGIAN PLANTS Azaleas, Araucarias, Sweet Bays, Palms, Bogonias, Gloxinias, etc. LOUIS VAN HOUTTE PERE, GHENT, Belgium. Cannas FOR FALL DELIVERY In 20 best varieties. Will be pleased to quote you low prices. VINCA VARIECATA. strong iield-grown plants, $4.00 per 100; S^S.OO per lOtX). W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Grafted Ro$e$ Extra Fine- Bride, Golden Gate, Bridesmaid, Ivory, Testout, 3^-inch pots. $15.00 per 100. It is not too late to plant. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. GODFREY ASCHMANN OF AMERICA. The Key to Success. THE WHOLE WORLD AROUSED. lAot a kopecK tor iDaemnity, bo witte says, and he won a billion for Russia. Follow the example of Witte. Stick to your word; love your business; don't give in or break down under tlie strain of daily lift. Courage, shrewdness, energy and honesty is the motto that made Godfrey Asoh- mann a successful business man. Be Wide Awake and Ipok at the remarkably low quotations of Godfrey Aschmann's Araucaria eioelsa and other foliage plants. Fill your empty houses now while the weather will permit of snipping safely, and make 100 per cent on your mont-y. All these are grown for me under contract by an Araucaria specialist in Belgium. I must say, for the benefit of my customers, that they were never before so nice and large for the money as this year. I herewith quote you special low prices on them for .;asb: • 5M-ih., 10 to 13 ins. high, 3 years oia,'3tiers..t .50 5>4-ln., 13 to 15 ins. high, 2 years old, 3 to 4 trs .60 6- in, 16 to 18 ins. high, 3 years old, 3 to 1 trs .75 6M-iii.< 18 to 20 ins. high, 3 years old, 4 to 5 trs 1.00 6M-in.. 20 to 24 ins. high, 3 years old, 4 to 6 trs 1.25 Araucaria Compacta Robnsta. 6 to 7-inch pots, 3 tu 4 tiers. 30 to 35 inches wide, $1.50, {1.75 to 92.00 each. Glauca, 6-lnch pots, 3 to 4 tiers, 16 to 24 inches wide, $1.00, 11.25, 81.50 to S1.75 each. Kentia Forsteriana, 30 to 36 inches high, 4-yr. old, $1.00; 4-year old, 26 to 30 inches, 75c. 4-inoh pots, made-up, with 3 in pot, about 10 leaves in all. 20 in. high, 2Sa. Belaioreana, 4-year old, 25 to 30 inches high, $1.00 each. Above is the size entered In the Phitadelohia custom house. 4-inoh Kentia Belmoreana, 18 to 20 inches high at 25c. Made-up plants, one large one in center and three smaller ones around, 7-inch pots, $1.50 to $1.75 each. Flcns Elasttca, 4-in. , 25c ; 5 to 5H-in., 30 to 40o; 6- inch pots, very large, 50c. Adlantum Cuneatnm, Maidenhair fern, 4-in., very strong, J60.; 5-lnch, strong, 25o, ready for 5 to 0-inch Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. 3-in., strong, per 100 7.00 Cocos Weddelltana.3-iii. (doz.orlOO) .15 Areca Lntescens. 5^ to 6-in. pots, 25 to 30 inches high, fine, each, 40 to 50c; 4-lnch pots, made up, 3 in pot, 16 to 18 inches high, 20o; 6-inoh pots, made up, 3 in pot, 35, 30 and 35 inches high, 40c 50c to 75c. Cash. Boston Ferns. 7-in. 7Sc: 6-in. 50a; 5-in. , 30o, 3Sc and 4Uo each; 4-ln. 30c each. Plerson Ferns. 6-in. 50c ; 4-ln. 2O0 . Scottll Ferns. 6-in. 75c; 4-in 25c. Primula Obconlca. best strain, 4-in. 10c. Latanla Borbonica, 5-in. 30c. Hydranifea Otaksa, 6-ln. 230: 4-in. 153. Large olumps for tubn, 60c, 75o to $1.0U. Cash with order, please. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. Mention if pots wanted. A Few of Many Testimonials Received Lately. Canon City, Colo., July 29, 1S05. Mr. QODFRBT AscHMANN, Phila. : Dear Sir:— My order for Araucaria Exoelsa arrived in nice condition. They were all right. Accept my thanks. E. R. BssB. 53 William St., Burlington, Vt. GoDFKBT AscHMAHN, Philadelphia, Fa.: Dear Sir: — We received the Araucaria in flrst- class shape. They are fine stock. Now, we would like your prices on Kentia Bel., B'icus Elastica, Azaleas and Scottii Ferns. Like to buy all at one place. Thanking you for your good wishes. Yours for business, Toweb & Sanbobn. GODFREY ASCHM3NN, Importer and Wholesale Grower of Pot Plants. 1012 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. rOR SAUE AT A BARGAIN. 50 strong plants, PEONIES. 4 sorts; from 5 to 10 eyes each. Must dispose ol them; have no room. FRANK V. BALLING. ' 519 Greenwood Ave.. Blue Island. III. 1905- Th E American Florist. 359 Dreer Specials in FERNS Nephrolepis Scotti. Perdoz. Per 100 Per 1000 2Ji-inch pots $.75 $6.00 $50,00 3-inchpots 1.50 10.00 • 90.00 4-inch pots 3.50 25.00 5-inch pots 6,00 50.00 .6-inchpots 12.00 75.00 8-inchpans $l,50each, 18.00 10-inch pans 2.00 each, 24.00 The above is grand stock and certain to please. Nephrolepis Barrowsii. A compact growing form of the Piersoni Fern, with stouter, stronger stems holding the fronds more erect. A decided improvement on the type, , J^ Strong 3-inch pots $3,50 per doz, ; $25.00 per 100 Nephrolepis Piersoni Elegantissima "" THE TARRYTOWN FERN. A Fine Lot ot This Very Desirable Novelty. 25^-inchpots $3.00 per doz,; $25,00 per 100 4-inchpots 6,00perdoz,: 50,00 per 100 Adiantum Cuneatum. vigorous Young Slock. ^M-inchpots $3,00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 3^nch pots''; :::::;:;: : 6.00 per loo; so.oo per 1000 Xisophila Sustralis. ■'M-mch pots $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000 3-inch pots. : ::::;::::;::::..:.. .10.00 per loo; 90.00 per 1000 Ferns in Mixture. In Choice Assoriment for Fern Dish Work. 2M-inchnots $3.00 per 100; $23,00 per 1000 3?nchpou;!::::::::::.:: 6.00 per loo; 50,00 per 1000 For a Complete List of Decorative Plants and Other Seasonable Stock see our New Wholesale List, just Issued. HENRY 3. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA. Kease mention the A meri(an Florist when mriting. FIELD GROWN SINGLE Violet Plants. Princess of Wales and Dorsett, $6.00 per 100; jJSO.OO per lOOO. FIELD GROWN Carnation Plants Morning Glory $45.00 per lOOO Glacier. 45.00 per lOOO Peru 35.00 per lOOO ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids, Mich. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Field Grown 100 1000 3,000 L. H. Campbell $5 00 $45 00 a,000 Princess ol Wales 6.00 60.00 There is no better stock in the market at any price. Cash with order, please. R. ENGELMANN & SON, "'Ta's'I.'"' tlectse mention the A merican Florist when writing. VIOLETS «-"- Pot Grown VIOLETS Fine stock, just the kind to plant now for good results. Imperial and M. Louise, from 3-in. pots, $4.00 per 100: 335.00 per 1000. Crabb & Hunter. Grand Rapids, Mich. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Strong plants from frames, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per lOOO. JOHN B. RUDY, Elmira, N. Y. Please mention the American Florist when writings FERNS, ASPARAGUS, POINSETTIA, Etc. n Per 100 ASPARAGUS PIUMOSUS. 2V4-in....$ 3.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. 2)4-in 2.50 GREVIllEA ROBUSTA. 2^-in 3.00 POINSETTIA. 2X-in 5.00 SMALL FERNS for Ferneries, all the be»t and most hardy varieties ; strong bushv plants 3.00 S23.00 per lOOO. PRIMULA OBCONICA, grand strain, 2^-in 3.00 PRIMULA SINENSIS, large flowered, 2ys-in 3.00 GERANIUMS, full list ot new and standard varieties, late spring struck plants 3.0O BOSTON FERNS, plants from bench ; short, stocky plants, 4-in. pot size 15.00 5-in. pot size 25.00 No better way to buy than from the bench it stock is like ours. BEGONIAS, flowering, in variety 3.00 HYDRANGEA OTAKSA. strong plants from field, bushy, good, for 6 to7-in.pots 12.00 Per 100 CYCAS REVOLUTA— A large stock of all sized Cycas; will make quick sellers; bright, fresh stock, just right for retail sales. 4 to 6 leaves, 35c; 6 to 8 leaves, 50o; 8 to 10 leaves, 75o; 10 to 12 leaves, $1.00. KENTIA BELMOREANA and FOR- STERIAN A— Grand values, W.50, 82.00, S2.50 and $3.00 each. No better stock in the country. FICUS ELASTICA. a line of imported plants, 12 to 15- in. high, nicely hard- ened out of doors ., 35 00 EUPHORBIA JACPUINIAEFLORA. an old fashioned winter-flowering plant, grand when nicely done; 4-in. branched plants 10.00 EPIPHYLIIUM MAKOYIANUM and E. TRLNCATUM VIOLACEUM (Lobster Claw Cactus), strong 3-year heads 30.00 LILIUM HARRISII. 7to9-in 7.00 LILIUM HARRISII. 5 to 7-in 3.50 Send for Price List No. 5. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. ^f ^ i^^^^f ^-^^^H ■^B^^ t #-^^^^# t-^^^t ••^■^►■i •■^^^►■# •■^^^" • •■^^^^••'^^^^ ••■^^^^' • "^^^^^ •* !FUase mention the A merican Florist when writing. Violets and Ferns. 10.000 line pOt plants, Lady Hume Campbell and Swanley White, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Strone field clumps. Princess of Wales, L. H. Campbell and Swanlev white, $5.00 per 100. California. $4.00. Boston Ferns, 4-in., 15c; 3>4-in.. 10c. Asparagus Flumosus Nanus, strong, 3>4-in, $7.00 per 100, Sprengeri, 8-in.. 8c. fine for benching. Cash. BENJ. CONNELL, Wast Crova, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Christmas Peppers A fine lot of 3-in. plants in bud, bloom and fruit, ready for 4-inch. $4.00 per 100. Will make fine plants for Christmas when red berried plants find a ready sale. C. R. HILLS, Grand Rapids, Mich. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. 360 The American Florist. Sept. i6. [ Send that order to POLLWORTtI, Milwaukee. PALMS and FERNS Surplus Stock. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS FINE STOCK. Per 100 Enchantress $6.00 Wolcott 4.00 Nelson 4.00 Joost. 4.00 Estelle S.00 J. B. HEISS, THE EXOTIC NURSERIES, 112 S. Main St., DAYTON, OHIO. Hydrangea Otaksa Fine field-grown plants, $10, SI2 and $15 per 100. CARNATIONS — Prosperity fine fielo-gronn plants, 84.0U per 100; 835.00 per 1000. VIOLETS— Imperial and Princess of Wales, nice flpld-grown plants, 84 DO per 100; $35.00 per 1000 ^^" Satisfaction guaranteed. BAUR FLORAL CO., Erie, Pa. fJi ROSES, FERNS OF ALL KINDS, Cinerarias, Chinese Primroses and Cyclamen See KUHL'S AD. in first August number. Write him at PEKIN, ILL. You will not regret it. GROTONS. PORTO RICO Drac. term. 50,000 2^-in. field-grown, nine colored, atroau plants, October and November, ready to ship. Write for prices. Please order now, not later. E. MEIER, Rio Piedras, Porto Rico SMALL FERNS, for fern dishes 2%,-inch pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per lOOO Primula Chinensis 2V4-inch pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 " Obconica.grandiflora, rosea and fimbriata, 2i4inch pots, $3-00 per lOO; $25.00 per lOOO Field-grown HYDRANGEA OTAKSA for 6-inch pots, $10.00 per 100 PRIMULA BUTTERCUP 2y2-inch pots, $3.00 per 100; 3-inch pots, $6.00 per 100 All the above mentioned stock are strong plants ready for a shift. Gash with order. GARFIELD PARK FLOWER CO.. not inc. 1 688 W. Madlaon Straat, CHICAGO. Frank Oaohslin, orop. BOSTON FERNS. FROM BENCH. FINE STOCK. Fit for 5-iQ., $13.60 per 100. Boslon, for 4-inch, IDs. Runners, l}^c. Soottll Ferns, for 3-inch, I2Hc; 4-inch, 30a; 5-inch, 40o. PlarsanI, for 4-inch, 12<4c. Tarrylown or ElagantlsslnnB, for 3-inoh, 35c; 4-inch, 50c: 5-inch, 75c. PR! IWI ROSES, Baby, $2.00 per 100. Doubia Dalty, Snowball, Longfellow, $3 50 per 1000. Hardy Pinks, 5 kinds, field-grown, 3^c. Hollyhocka, very large, 1-year, 10 Double sorts, also single, mixed, $2 50 per 100: $.'2.50 per 1000. AaparaauB P. N.. 2-in . $2.00 per 100. Flowaring Bagonlaa., 8 kinds, 2yi-ia., VAa. Doubia Alysium, 2-in. 2c. Forgel-me-nota, ever- blooming, blue, $3.00 per lOOO. Panslea, Giant varieties that sell on s'ght, $3.00 per lOOO: 2,000 or more. $2.50 per 1000. Rubbers. 4-in. 20c: 5-ia. 30c. Boston Ferns, 3-in. pots, $9.00 per 100. Rex Begonias, B C, $1.10 per 100. Stevia Serrata, field, Sc. Pansy Seed, surplus, new crop of Giant vari- eties in elegant assortment, odd shades and light colors in large numbers, M oz., $1.00; 1 oz., $3 00. Gash ob C. O. D. Direct all orders plainly to BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. CHARLES H. TOm, WHOLESALE FLORIST Chrysanthemum Novelties A Specially. Madison, N J. Nephrolepis Barrowsii S 25.00 per 100. Scotlti, 2%-inch, $5.00 per 100. Bostons, 2V^-inch, $3.00 per 100. Henry H, Barrows & Sons, "^'I^s'"- CaliforniaCillas ARE READY. Grown lor ut by Experienced Floritts.dug only when well ripened and cured in the shade They are as Iree Irom disease as possible. Sizes and Prices for Fall delivery. Healthy Bulbs up to Grade. Diameter. Per 100 mto 2-inch $ 7.00 2 toSi4-inch 1000 Vaughan's Seed Store, 84-86 Randolph St., Chicag'). 14 Barclay St., New Yoik. JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. GROWER OF Kentia Belmoreaua» '""Kentia Forsteriaiia BOSTON FERNS PALMS, DRACAENAS, GERANIUMS, CO- LEUS, and general bedding stock in large quan- tities. Write for prices. Cash or satisfactory references. L. H. Foster Estate, SoRa?ESTER. mass Orchids I i^ Arrived in superb condition Cattlay* Sohroederae. C. Trianae. C. Glgas C. Warnarl, C. Dowlana. Write for prioea. Lager & Hurrell, summit, n. j. OrnhM Ornwf^rn and Tinportera. TRADE DIRECTORY Florists, Seedsmen, Nurserymen, Etc. $2.00 POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. 324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. igos. The American Florist. 361 Boston Ferns FINE STOCK FROM BENCH NEPHROLEPIS BOSTONIENSIS, 2-mch, $4.00 per JOO; $30.00 per WOO. Variety. BOSTON FERNS.. Callfornit Peppers 4 *' ** 5 Jerusalem Cherries 4 Kentia Belmoreana 3^ i Size Height Leaves Each ... 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... 5 ... 6 ..... ... 7 ... 8 .10 7 10 Kentia Forsteriana i 5 6 10' Latania Borbonica . 12-14 15-17 24-26 32-34 46-60 18-20 24-26 26-30 48-56 3« 4 Phoenix Canariensis 8 Phoenix Reclinata 6 n-13 12-14 36-40 14-18 5-8 5-6 6 7 6-7 7-8 3-5 4-6 5 6-7 4-5 4-5 10 12 6-7 $1.25 2.50 7.50 .30 .60 1.25 7.00 .25 2.50 S 50 Dozfta S .50 1.00 150 3.00 6 00 9.00 12.00 18.00 1.00 1.50 1.00 2.00 3 60 15.00 30.00 7.20 15.0U ion S 4.00 8.00 13.00 Variety. 15.00 30.00 100 1.50 3.00 7.00 12.00 Araucaria Excelsa 5 •■ 6 Pandanus Utilis 3 ■' 4 " " 5 " 6 " " 7 Pandanus Veitchii 6 " 7 " 8 Dracaena Indivisa 5 . " Fragrani 4 " 5 " Matsangeana 5 Asparagus Piumosus 3 " ** 4 " Sprengeri 4 JAPANESE FERN BALLS, in leaf! Ficus Elastics 4 • 5 Size Height Leaves Each 3-6 tiers. 3-5 tiers. .75 1.25 100 Dozen 9.00 15.00 2.00 3.00 5.00 9 00 12.00 18.00 24 00 36.00 800 3.00 500 1200 liOO 1.50 1.35 2 00 4.00 3.00 4.20 " " 6 600 Cycas Revoluta, fine stocl: from 25;: tu $3 CO each 100 1.50 2.00 300 .25 1.00 20.00 8.00 12.00 10.00 15.00 iiw NEPROLEPIS BARROWSII strong stock plants, $2500 per lOO. WE HAVE AN IMMENSE STOCK AND CAN GIVE EXCEPTIONAL VALUES. Prices subject to change without notice. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., m Buckingham PlacB, CHICAGO I The Grand New Rose LA DETROIT Perfectly Hardy and a Fine Outdoor Rose. Orders booked for Fall Delivery. Strong; field-grown plants, $8.00 per tOO; $75.00 per 1000. PINK, WHITE and YELLOW SNAPDRAGONS, Field-grown, $8.00 per hundred. JOHN BREITMCYCR'S SONS, Detroit, Li IflNODE FLORIST CO. ...JAPANESE NOVELTIES.., TINY PLANTS, in 2 and 3-in. decorated Japan- ese pots, 115.00, J20.00 and {25.00 per 100. RHAPISi 6 to 15 shoots, 50 cents eaoti. CASH WITH OBBSB.— UR6EST GROWERS OF EASTER UllES. WOODSIPE. N. Y. and WHITESTONE. L. I.. N Y. SPECIALTIES ROSES, from 3-lnoh pots. In R«»c* CMNATIONS, tor fall delivery, '" "''»' CHRYSANTHEMUMS, Vai.i«.#i«»«t SMILU. VIOLETS. Yariciies Prices Low. Send for List. WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N. Y. ASPARAGUS Piumosus Nanus seedliflgs from flats. .$ 6 00 ' ■' transplanted, large.. J2.00 Sprengeri seedlings 6 00 " transplanted, large 10.00 Yalaha Conservatories, Lake'c".". n.. Per 1000 Primroses ,^ Asparagus CHINESE and OBCONICA read; Aug. 30....S2.00 P. W. NARCISSUS Grand., $10.00 per 1000. . 1.25 PANSY PLANTS. 83.00 per 1000 . . .SO CASH. 100 PLUMOSUS NANUS, 2-inch pot (2 0O SPRENGERI a.OO SHASTA DAISY 2.M PANSY SEED, large flowering Oz. 4.00 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. Seasonable Stock. IN EASTER LIUES;| Z HYDRANGEAS, GENISTAS," SPIRAEA GLADSTONE, RHODODENDRONS. Palms, Ferns and Decorative Stock. R. DREYER, r.?g:°v= Please mention the American Florist when wnting. SCOTTII The Most Graceful Wephrolepls Known Retailers who have handled this fern are unani- mous in proclaiming it the best Fern ever introduced. Consult any grower who has bought Scottli and he will tell you that it is as far ahead of the Boston as that variety is ahead of all other introductions. See my adv. on second cover page in American Florist of Feb. 25th. inim COfITT Keap street Greenhoutei, uUnn dull III BROOKLYN, N. Y. BRANCH: E.:45tli St. and Rutland Road, Flatbush. Tblbphohe, 1207 WttLiAMeBURe. 362 The American Florist. Sept. i6, The Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output of Flower Pots is larger than any concern in the World Our Stock is always Large and Complete Main Office and Factory, 713 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY. N. J. LONG ISLAND CiTY, N. Y. BACK AGAIN HEWS POTS ••nough said eh WELL HOW MANY THIS TRIP? A.H.HEWS&CO.INC. CAMBRIDGE -MASS. 1500 2-in Price per crate , in orate, it4.88 1500 2M " 5.25 IB00 2yi 6.00 1000 3 800 3M 6004 330 5 144 6 5.00 5 80 4.50 4.51 3.16 SUNDIRD FLOWER POTS \ Packed In small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 120 7-in., In crate, S4.20 60 8 " 3.00 HAKB HADE. 48 9-in., in orate, (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 Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn vases, etc. Ten per cent off for cash with order. Address HILFINGER BROS . POTTERY. Fort Edward, N. Y. Or AITSTIST UoLEEB & SoKB, New York Agents, 31 Barclay Street, New York City. Red Standard Flower Pots Price list and samples on application. Paducah Pottery, J. A. BAUER, Proprietor. PADUGAH. KENTUCKY. PEP P OTS SAMPLE POT AND PRICE UST ON APPLICATION. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., 5511**^'^=^ GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFACTURERS OF FLOWER POTS. Before buying write for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street, near Wrightwood Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Standard OnnPSL Flower... ■ v^ ■ O If your greenhouses are within 600 miles of the Capitol, w^rite us, we can save you money W. H. ERNESTb asth and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D. C. IONIA FLOWER POTS. strong, Smooth, Porous. MADE RIGHT. PACKED RIGHT. SOLD RIGHT. All orders promptly shipped, We again solicit yotir patronaee. IONIA POTTEBY CO., - Ionia. Mich. THE KELLER POTTERY COMPANY, Manufacturers of FLORISTS' RED STAMDARD POTS. Write for Price List Azalea Pots, Bulb and Fern Pans, Etc. 213-15-17-19-21-23 Pearl St., NORRISTOWN, PS. To Your Advantage 'Write for our prices on New^ and Second-hand Gulf Cypress Greenhouse Lumber, HOT-BED SASH, GREENHOUSE GLASS, BOIuERj, PIPE and FITTINGS, STEAMFITTING TOOLS, HOSE and HOSE VALVES. VENTILATING APPARATUS. ETROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. GREENHOUSE WRECKERS! 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Please mention the American Florist wkenwriting. m: King GonstnictJon Go. NORTH TONAWANDA. N. Y. TORONTO, ONT. and New Greenhouse Catalogue ready for dis- tribution. Send for it. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. T«o^ a lUlwmln That's how long it takes wi«u» M. ximiuHi.v greenhouse with The Wittsbold*s Patent Watering System. It will pay you to investijrate. Write for particulars to LOUIS WITTB0LDJ708N.Halsted St Chicago. please mention the American Florist when writings Foley's Floral Fotographs. Floral Album, size 12x11 containing 24 different funeral designs. By express, JS-00 c. o. d. 226-228^ BOWERY, NEW YORK. Kramer's Pot Hangers For Sale By Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Price, (i.OOperdozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. I. N.Kramer & Son, """roJ?:."""- SYRACUSE RED POTS "Every why hath a wherefore." SYRACUSE RED POTS ji.re made of tte best clay, by best machin- ery, by skilled me- chanics. Wberefore they excel! all othors. Porous, light, thin. We can ship at once. SYRACUSE POTTERY] CO., Syracuie, N. Y. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULI. SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB FANS AND AZALEA POTS. DnmiT FLOwin POT nrrnr., HARRY BALSLEY, Rop. DETROIT, MICH., 480 HowanI St, -WRITE- 1621-23 N. Leavitt St.. CHICASO, ILL.. TOB PBICIS OT Standard Pots Tt^^^J,?! poroiity oombined are the be>t on the maiket Plenty is More Than Enough. You Saw or Heard of Our Baskett at the Convention. SWANS, STORKS, DUCKS and a full line of FANCY BASKETS, SUPPLIES and NOVELTIES.. J. STERN & CO. 928 Germantown Avenue, PHIt ADELPHIA. Enterprising Florist Supply House. It is good business policy to mention The.... AMERICAN FLORIST When you write to an advertiser jgo5. The American Florist. 363 •■ii FLORISTS' SPECIALS "Kinkaid" Hocking Kanawha Splint ... Lower Vein Brazil Block Genuine Smokeless Pocahontas Sullivan County Indiana Lump COAL We are direct agents. Write for prices for immediate shipment or season's supply. GLOBE COAL COMPANY, 1560-1570 Old Colony Building, .,.oii:io.A.G»o. Clipper Lawn Mower Co. The Mower hat will Kill all' tha Weeds in Your Lawn. If }u keep the weeds oat B >. they do not go to 8 led and cut ;our graii without breaking the uall feeders of roots, Le grass will become lick and the weeds ill disappear. Tha Cllppar will do It. Aak your dealar for Iham. It they have not got them, below Is the price: No. 1— 12-in. Mower, S5; No. 2— 15-in. Mower, J8; No. 3— 18-in. Mower, J7; No. 4— 2l-in. Mower, (8. Send draft, money-orderor reg. letter. ftease mention ike A merican Florist when wriiing^ "Enreka" Weed Killer. Saves Weeding. Keeps Paths, etc., clear without disturbing or staining the gravel. Soluble Powder, readily mixed and applied' Large Size Tin, enough for 100 square yards, 75 cts. each. Special prices to Cemeteries and buyers in iarge quantities. Full directions with each tin. Vaughan's Seed Store, CHICAGO: NEW YORK: 84>8e Randolph S<. 1 4 Bar«lay St Please mention the American Florist when writing. The Standard VENTILATING MACHINERY The original machine with self- oiling oups. The most powerful, least complicated, very compact, with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gutter Over six miles in use and highly recommended by all. The only Drip Proof gutter on the market. The Standard Return Steam Trap It has no equals for simplicity or its working. Catalogue free. E. HIPPJiRD, Youngstown, Ohio. For Blight and _ Mildew. ROBERT SIMPSON, Rose Grower, His opinion and use of Hammond's GRAPE DUST a very useful article: Clifton, N. J.. September 7. 1905. Mr. Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill-on-Hudson. N. Y. "Dear Sir:— Replying" to yours of the 5th would say that I haye been buying "'Grape Dust" from you for several years: we use it during the sum- mer months to keep mildew in check by dusting it over the foliage. At this season applying sulphur to the steam pipes is impracticable; and we like ■'Grape Dust" much better than sulphur for dusting over head, it is pulverized -.. .M. much finer which enables us to coat the leaves thoroughly without using as large a Quantity as would be necessary of the latter, besides we consider it a little more effective than sulphur, and it requires less time to apply. We close the ventilators before the operation and charge the air thoroughly, when a temperature of 90° to 95° has been reached the ventilators are opened gradually. We, allow the grape dustto remain on the plants from 24 to 48 hours, then clean it off with the hose. Yours very truly, ROBERT SIMPSON. HAMMOND'S GRAPE DIST SOLD BY LEADING SEED DEALERS. For Pamphlet Address HAMMOND'S PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS, Flshklll-on-Hadson. N. Y. FOR FUMIGATING. It would pay large users of dust to communiate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., " SKg"%.K. ROSSIG BROTHERS, MANUMCTUREIIS OP J^irtiflolal IL^ea-^ves. ALL STYLES IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS. PAPER AND MUSLIN. SRHLAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. Siinpin Furnithed to the Jobbing Trade Only. 409 ^^xr&mt. :Biroad-««rA>r, PTR-W 'VOR^. :Bo:x:es»! JBo:x:es! Light woodan Express Boxes lor tlis slilp- meni of out flowers and plants. Size8. Per 100 Sx 4x20 8 2.00 3x 5x24 2.25 3x 7x21 2.25 6x 6x24 3.40 4x12x24 4.50 5x12x24 4.80 6x12x24 5.25 6x12x30 6.40 5x12x36 7 00 6x12x36 7.50 6x15x42 10.25 6x15x48 1150 Samples Tree. Prompt shipments. Terms: 95.00 and under cash with order please. Approved reference, 2 per cent 10 days. Net cash 60 aays. GETMORE BOX FACTORY, Belleville, Ala. Owned and operated by Caldwell the Woodsman SAVE THE BLOOMS! NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE PUNTS-USEDFORFUMKUnON ORSPR/SnNG.iMH)ORSOBOUI 200 nUINDS IDBAmi H ONE PHI NKDIEOI NICOTINE IWIFO. CO., St. Louii.Mo. Please mention the American Florist when writine. WATOmiOOP CaiaerUek GUT FLOWER BOXES g^ The best, strongest and neatest folding out flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. Per 100 Per lOOO Size No. tlt.OO 17.50 IB.OO 23.00 26.00 28 50 36.00 54.00 28.60 62 00 67.50 28.50 3x 4x20 «2.0a " 1. 3x 4Hxl6 1.90 " 2. 3x 6x18 2.00 " 3. 4x 8x18 2.60 " 4. 8x5x24 2.75 " 5. 4x 8x23 300 " «. 4x 8x28 3.75 " 7. 6x16x20 5.60 " 8. 3x7x21 3.00 " 9. 5x10x36 650 " 10. 7x20x20 9.50 " 11. 3Mx5x30 3.0O Sample free on application. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash. THE LIVINQSTON SEED COMPANY, Box 104. COLUMBUS, OHIO. Please meyition the A merican Florist when writing. L BAUMANN S CO., Importers and IManufacturen ol Florist Supplies 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Write for our New Catalogue F. Ooi prices may interest vou. 364 The American Florist. Sept. i6, 1 MODEL EXTENSION CARNATION SUPPORT Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation growers as the best support on the mar- ket. PHt. July 27, '97, May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guaranteed IGOE BROSm 226 North 9th St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. Ftease mention the A merican Florist when writing. \ * \ D. O. Cunningham Glass Co. PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASSo Hot. House Glass a Specialty., GLASS GOOD BRANDS. QUICK SHIPMENTS. LARGE STOCK. Warehouse on railroad switch. Be Sure and Get Our Prices. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO., 22nd St. and Union Place, CHICAGO. THE 'NEW DEPARTURE VEHTlLATflC flPPUAIiCEA ' CHEAPEST AND BEST. if you doubt it try them and be convinced, Send for descriptive price circular. J. D. Carmody, Evansville, Ind. ABSOLUTELY PURE PLANT FOOD Blatchford's Plant Grower and Land Renovator, $2.75 per 100 pounds. fiUTCHFORD'S CALF MEAL CO., Wauksgan, III. MASTICA TRADE MARK REGISTERED, FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES SOLE MANUFACTURERS F. O. PIERCE COMPANY NEW YORK AT ALL SEED STORES Please mention the A merican Fiorist when ■writing* The James H. Rice Co« •IMPORTERS and JOBBERS* GREENHOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. ■Wl*x #& CO Leading Florists* Supply House. Ribbon Specialists. Our Own £0 Raos Strast. Importers and Manufacturers, 1220 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pa. PEERLESS GLASS REPAIR CLAMP To mend cr&cked glass immediately and permanently. Box of 150, $1.00. For sale by jobbers or address ALEXANDER KLOKNER, Wauwatosa, Wis. Holds Class Firmly See the Point MS" pcatuss OIabIiic PolntBue thebMt. No righta or lefti. Box of f 1,000 points 76 «ti. iwatpAld. E B HENBT A. SREER, TM CkMamt SI., ruif^K. STENZEL GLASS CO., OREENIIOISE GLASS. Frencii and American "WHITE ROSE" Brand. 2 Hudson St., NEW YORK 101 Portland St., BOSTON Please mention the A merican Florist when writings H. M. HOOKER GO. window 6lass, Paints and Putty. Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 59 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Mease meniionihtA.mericafi Florist when writing. /poj. The American Florist. 3'65 MATERIAL worlds fair Now is your time to make the improve- ments you have been so long contemplating. On account of our purchase of the St Louis World's Fair, we have Millions of Dollars' Worth of Supplies, which we are offering at about one-half their original cost, 100,000,000 feet of LUMBER of every kind for sale A million square feet of V2 and %-inch thick- ribbed ROOFING GLASS. A large quantity of GALVANIZED ANGLES for roofing glass. An enormous quantity of SASH, glazed with %-inch thick-ribbed glass, just the thing for you. Standard black wrought iron overhauled PIPE in all sizes, from %-inch to 24-inch. 80ILER TUBES with screwed ends and threaded couplings, specially adapted for Greenhouse Men, good as new. Also BOILER TUBES with square ends, all sizes, from 2 to 6-inch. 250 HORIZONTAL TUBULAR BOILERS. 50 GREENHOUSE HEATERS. Galvanized Wire, Pipe Tools, Garden Hose, Hot Bed Sash, Glass, Radiators and Supplies of «very kind. ASK FOR OUR CATALOSUE NO. 47. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. West 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO. '♦•♦■••♦••♦ . ♦ . •■»•♦— "•^'fc ME ER ANYLEN^0PTO32nf^i • * ♦♦^^^^^^^■^^>^^^♦♦^♦•^<^♦■ 1 Please mention the American Florist when writing. GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE NSTERIAL HOT-BED SASH, BOILERS, PIPES, FITTINGS, VENTILATING APPARATUS^ GLASS AT WHOLESALE. We fuTDish everything for building. Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons. "I'r'o'^'k'l^'n':^.^?" Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, LVANS' IMPROVED APPAMAFUS \ WRITt FOR ILLUSrRATtO ^.ATAlOCUE gi/AKFR arr MACHMfwom. r-r>wr- Richmond, ind. ftease mention ike A merican Florist when wriiitig. WILKS f4M^ Greenhonse Healers. The Wilks Greenhouse Heaters are all Steel S^lf-Feeders. Will run IS hours at a time without attention. No Night Fireman Required. Can be used with either HARD or SOFT COAL. SEND FOR OUR NEW CATALOGUE Made by S. WILKS MFG. CO. / 3517 Shields Ave., CHICAGO, - - ILL. flease mention the A merrcan Florist wtienwrtivn^ '^JEKNINGSr«i IRONGUTTEI?. Use our Patent IRON BENCH FITTINGS and Roof Supports. Improved Vaporizing Pans VENTILATIN8 For Tobaooo Extraots, Eto. Sand lor Ciroulars, ^^^^^^^^^^^^ DILLER, GISKEY & CO., i^H^^^r^^^^^.^s. APPARATUS. S. W. Cor. Sixth and Berk Sis.. r»l=«TT^A.r>BI,I>Bf I^SIl. , GreenhoBse Material of Louisiana Cypress and Hot Bed Sash Wasliington Red Cedar OUR FACILITIES INCREASED '^^^^^ OUR PRICES RIGHT OUR GRADES INVARIABLY THE BEST. Write for Catalogue and Estimate, when figuring on your new houses. A. DIETSCH CO., 615 to 621 Shefiield Ave., CHICAGO. 6ARLAND'S CUTTERS WILL KEEP SNOW AND ICE OFF YOUR GLASS. DES PLAINES. ILL. SEND FOR CATALOQUB. A merizan of our Gutter is on Exhibition at the Chicago Flower Grovrers' Market. Please mention the American Florist whenwriting. Eureka Greenhouses.... THE BEST AIID LOWEST IB PRICE, ^.^'^^t^"^^^^ photographs and plain directions so that any person can ptit them up. DILLON GREENHOUSE MFQ., CO., Bloomsburg, Pao Mease mention the American Florist when writing- HEATING APPARATUS ^t^i;^ t^^ed^'^JlthVX*'"' " JOHNSTON HEATING COMPANY, 11 ss' BrjIaTwV new"york. 366 The American Florist, Sept. i6, Index to AdveitUers. Adv rates 342 Aitken Mark .550 Allen J K 349 Amer'n Blower Co. . . VI AmlingEC 347 .Andorra Nurseries.. .3.54 .'\ngermuellerGeoH..34S .\schmann Godfrey.. 358 Atlanta Floral Co. ...350 Bailer FA.. 354 BarrowsHenry&Son.360 Ballings Frank V... .358 Bassett & WashburnJtS Baur Floral Co 360 Baumann L & Co — 36.5 Beaven E A ...345 BeckertW C 352 Benthey-Coatsworth Co. ....... :..:.7,-7,T-347 BerkeGeo H iS) BerningH G 348 Bertermann Bros Co.SSCI- Blatchford"s Calf Meal Co..::.- .3h4 Blackistone Z D 350 Boddington AT 11 Braidwood J B. .346 Brant D Wood 347 Braslan Seed Co. — 352 Breitmeyer's J Sons , ..a50 361 Bruns H N, II Buckley WT Co.... 351 BudlongJ A 347 Burnham-Hitchings- Pierson Co VI Burpee W A &Co... 352 Byer Bros 360 ByerFloralCo 357 Caldwell the Woods-^ _ man Co — ;. 345 CarmodyJ-D...,....364 Chicago CarnationCo354 Chicago House Wrecking Co 365 Cleveland Cut Flo Co346 Clipper Lawn Mower Co 363 Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co 353 Coles WW 358 Conard & Jones Co. .355 ConnellBenj 359 Cooke Geo H 350 Cotsonas Geo & Co. .345 .^ottage Gardens Co. 355 Cowee W J 366 Cox Seed Co II Crabb& Hunter 359' Craig Robt& Son. ...358 Craig Wm P 355 Cross Eli 359 CrowlFern Co 346 Cunningham D O ^ Glass Co 364 Cunningham Jos H. .361 Currie Bros CO; II Daniels & Fisher. . . .350 Davis A B & Son 353 DeamudJB 347 Detroit Pot Mfg Co.. 362 Dietsch A Co 365 Diller Caskey & Co. .365 Dillon] L 355 358 Dillon Mfg Co. ...:. .365 Dingee & Conard Co354 DonohoeWH 350 Dorner F & Sons Co I DreerH A 359 354 Dreyer R 361 EickholtMrs. Chas..350 Elliott WmH 348 EUwanger & Barry.. 355 Emmans Geo M 351 Engelman N & Son. .359 Ernest WH .362 FenrichJS 349 Florists' Hail Ass'n.355 Flower Growers Co.. 348 Fluegge Bros 351 Foley's Floral Foto-' graphs 362 Foley Mfg Co 366 Ford Bros 349 Foster Lucius H 360 Franken Bros II Frey CH 353 Garden Alex B 350 Garfield PkFlowerCo360 Garland Geo M 365 GetmoreBoxFactory 363 Ghormley Wm 349 Giblin & Co VI Globe Coal Co 363 Globe Engraving Co. 364 -Greenhouse Co ^The. V Gude A&Bro 350 GullettWH&Sons.351 Gundestrup Knud Co353 Gurney Heater Co. ..VI Guttman Alex J.:. . ..349 Hammond Benj 363 Hammond W A 351 Hansen Julius II Hartjas ,349 Hartje Jno 353 HauswirthPJ 350 Heacock Jos 360 HeissJB 360 Heller Bros 348 Heller& Co II Hererideen Mfg Co. .366 Herr Albert M. 351 Hermann A 345 Hess & Swoboda 350 HewsAH&Co 362 Hilfinger Bros 362 Hill The E G Co I 357 HillsCR 555 359 Hinode Florist Co. . .361 Hippard E 363 Holm & Olson 350 Holton & Hunkel Co 346 355 Hooker HM Co 364 Hort Advertiser 345 Humfeld C 351 HuntEH 347 IgoeBros 364 IndpolsFlo&PlantCo353 Ionia Pottery Co 362 Jacobs S & Sons 365 Jennings E B 357 Johnson W W & Son 11 Johnston Heating Co365 KastingWF....,.I 356 Keller Geo & SonT. . .362 Keller Pottery Co.... 362 Kennicott Bros Co.. 347 KervanCoThe 345 KesslerP...., 349 Kingjas Nursery Co355 King ConstructionCo362 Klokner A...: 364 Kohr'AF ...; 362 Koppelman E L &Co363 Kramer I N &'Son. .362 KroeschellBrosCo.. V KuehnC A 348 KuhlGA 360 Lager & Hurrell 360 Langjahr AH 349 LecakesN & Co.. ...345 LeJournalDesRoses . 355 Leonard Seed Co — 352 Livingston Seed Co. ..363 LocklandLumberCo. V Lutey'sGreenhouses 351 McCullough's J M Sons Co 348 McKellarChasW...347 McKissick's 346 Mader Paul 353 May John N I Meier E 360 Metairie Ridge Nurs- ery Co 355 Metropolitan Mate- rial Co 362 Mich Cut Flower Ex.348 Miller Robt :..351 Mills The Florist.... 350 Moninger J C Co VI Moon The Wm H Co3,54 Mosbaek L 357 Murdoch J B & Co.. 348 Natl Flo Bd of Trade345 N Y Cut Flower Ex. .349 Nicotine Mfg Co .363 Niessen Leo Co 348 Niuffer C M 354 Paducah Pottery. .. .362 Palmer W J & Son.. 350 Park Floral Co 350 Peacock L K 354 Pennock S S ...349 Peterson J A :.. I Peterson Nursery ... .354 Phila Cut Flower Co348 PierceFO&Co.....364 PiersonFRCo 345 Pittsburg Cut Flo Co348 Pittsburg Florist Ex.348 Poehlmann Bros Co. 347 PollworthC CCo... 350 360 362 Quaker City Mach- ine Works 365 Randall A L Co 351 Rawson W W & Co. II Raynor J 1 349 Ready ReferenceAdv367 Reed & Keller 345 Rfegan Print House . . 345 Reinberg Peter. .347 357 Renters J 351 Rice Bros 348 Rice James H Co 364 RiceM & Co 364 Robinson H M & Co345 Roehrs Julius Co 355 Rossig Bros 363 Rudy John B.. 359 Salveson Thos 351 Sander & Sons. . . 358 Schafer Mrs A M....357 Schillo Adam 366 Scott John .361 Seligman Jno.: 349 Shaffer Geo C 350 SharpPartridge&Co..364 Sheridan WF 349 Sherman Nursery Co355 Sievers John H 357 Sievers& Boland — .350 Sinner Bros 346 Situations & Wants. .343 SkidelskySS 358 Smith Nathan & Son353 Smith W&T Co.... I Smits Jac 355 Sprague Smith Co. . .364 Standard Pump & Engine Co VI Stearns Lumber Co. .365 Stenzel Glass Co 364 Stern J & Co 362 Storrs & Harrison Co359 Styer J J 353 Sunnyside Grhs 351 Syracuse Pottery Co. 362 TeasE Y 354 Thompson J D Car- nation Co I Thorburn J M & Co. II Tottenham Nurs 355 Totty ChasH 360 Traendley&Schenck.349 Van Houte Pere Sons358 Van Kleef W & Sons354 Vaughan & Sperry..347 Vaughan's Seed Store ...I II 3.52 353.360 363 Vick's Sons Jas II Vincent RJr& Son. .345 Walker F& Co 351 Ward Ralph M & Co II Weber F C 350 Weber H & Sons.... 357 Weeber & Don II Weiland&Risch....345 Welch Bros 34S Whilldin Pot Co 362 Wietor Bros 347 WildGH 354 WilksSMfgCo 365 Winterson E F Co... 347 WittboldGeoCo....361 Wittbold Louis 362 Wolf Jno 350 Wood Bros 361 Wrede H II Wylandjohn L 351 Yalaha Conservatory361 Young A L&C0....349 Young John 349 Young Thos 349 Young & Nugent 349 Zeck & Mann 348 Wired Toothpicks 10,000, 11.50; 60.000, «6.25. Manufactured by W. J. OOWEE. BERLIN. N. Y. Samplafra*. For sale by Psalara. It Pays To tell the advertisef ■whefe you saw his advertisement. GREENHOUSE MATERIALS The Best Quality and Work Guaranteed. CYPRESS SASH BARS Absolutely clear, sun dried; out to exact sizes. TENN. RED CEDAR POSTS In lengths aa wanted. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES Eoonomicai and lasting. Coming Into general uee. HOT-BED SASH and FRAMES Various styles and sizes. Beady tot prompt shipment. VENTILATING APPARATUS It works like a charm. PIPE,nTTINGS, GUTTERS,GLASS And all supplies needed in new or Veconstruction work. Get our Estimates, Plans and Suggestions on Structures Proposed, lllustiated Catalogue sent postpaid. FOLEY IVIFG. CO., 471 w. 22nd St.. CHICAGO. LUMBER for Greenhouse Benches, Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. We arc in special position to furnish "PECKY CYPRESS" everything in PINE and HEIVI- LOCK BUILDING LUMBER. Adam Schillo Lumber Co. 9 WRITE FOR PRIC£S. Cor. Waad and Hawthorn St., ? o:bio.^oo. V Tel. North 1626 and 1627. A ' Furman Boilers for Greenhouse Heating ' ^ ' _L'-fcalogue on Modern Steam and Hot Water Heating ^ mailed free upon request. Address ^ The Herendeen Manufacturinit Company. 5 „ „ Dept. Aip., Geneva. N. Y. 3 39 Cortlandt St., NEW VOKK. OKLAHOMA CITY, O. T, wffmmmmmmmmmmmmm FURMAN BOILERS have been awarded Certifloate of Merit at Five different Florists' Conventions. They have a record of 20 years. Over 35,000 in use. Sellin|{ Ai^ents ; EDWARD S. DEAN, Bloomington, 111. E. K. BAER, La Crosse, Wis. JAS SPEAR. S. & H. CO., 1014 Market St., PHILADELPHIA. jgos- The American Florist. 367 Ready Reference Advertising. ADVERTISEMENTS IN THIS DEPARTMENT 10 CENTS PER LINE, CASH WITH ORDER. COPY MUST REACH US MONDAY OF THE WEEK IN WHICH IT IS TO APPEAR Plants, Cuttings, Nursery Stock. Adiantum — Cuneutum lurge plants from bench, $2u per lUU. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil- waukee. Wis. Adiantum — Cuneutum, 4-ln., 16c each; 5-iu., 25c. Godfrey Ascbmann, 1012 Ontario St., Pbll- adelphla. Alyssum — Double, 2-in., 2e each. Byer Bros., Cbambersburg, Pa. Antirrhinum — Assorted colors, 2 ^ -In. * $2 per 100. C. R. Hills. Grand Rapids, Mich. AquUegia — Assorted rurletles, 2^ -In., $2 per 100. C. R. Hills. Grand Rapids, Mich. Asparagus — A. Sprengeri, 2-ln., $2 per 100, $15 per 1,000; smaller size, $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. A. M. Herr, Lancaster. Pa. Asparagus — Ready to shift, 2,000 2-in., $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000, Erie Floral Co., Erie, Fa. Asparagus — A plumosus, 2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $1 per doz., $8 per 100; 4-in., $1.50 per doz., $12 per 100; Sprengeri, 4-in., $1.25 per doz., $10 per 100; 5-in., $2 per doz., $15 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Asparagus — A. plumosus nanus, seedling from flats. $6 per 1,000, large trans, $12 per 1.000; A. Sprengeri seedlings. $6 per 1.000, large trans, $10 per 1,000. Yalaha Conservatories, Yalaha, Lake Co., Fla. Asparagus — A. Sprengeri. $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000; robu.stus and deflexus, $2.50 per 100. A. M. Herr, Lancaster. Pa. Asparagus — A. Sprengeri, seedlings, 60c per 100, $5 per 1,000, W. T. Buckley Co., Sprlng- field, 111. Asparagus — A. plumosus, 5-iu., $25 per 100; A. Sprengeri, 3-in., $4 per 100. 4-in., $7. W. H. GuUett & Sons, Lincoln. 111. Asparagrus — A. plumosus nanus, 3-in., $5 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, M i ch. . Asparagus — A. plumosus, 4-ln., $10 per 100; A. Sprengeri, 2y2-in., $2.50 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Bentzen F loral Co., St. Louis, Mo. Asparagus — A. plumosus, 3-in. pots, $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. . Asparagus — 2-ln., A. plumosus nanus, A. sprengeri, $2 per' 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Asparagus — Plumosus nanus, 3-in., $7 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila- delphia^^ Asparagus — A. plumosus, 2%-in., $3 per 100; A. Sprengeri, 2i^-in.. $2.50 per 100. Storrs & Harrison Co., PainesTllle. O. Asparagus — A. plumosus and Sprengeri, 4-in., $10 per 100; 3-In., $5; 2J4-in., $2.50; seedlings. $1 per 100. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Asparagus — A. Sprengeri, 4;in., $6- per 100. Mrs. A. M. Schafer, 229 Balmoral Ave., Chi- cago^ Asparagus — A plumosus nanus, 2^-in., $2 per 100, 3-in., $5 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Asparagus — Plumosus nanus, sprengeri, 3^- Inch, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000. Peter Rein- berg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicag o. Asparagus — Plumosus, nanus, 2-in., $2 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Asparagus — Sprengeri, 2J^-in., $2, 3-ln., $3. 4-in., $4, 4%-ln., $5, 5-in., $6 per 100; plum- osus nanus, 4-in., $5. 5-in., $6, 6-in., $8 per 100. F. Walker, box 316. New Albany, Ind. Bedding Stock — Dracaena Ind., 3, 4 and 5-in., $5, $10 and $25 per 100 ; geraniums, S. A. Nutt, Castellane, J. Doyle, Perkins, single and double Gen. Grant. La Favorite, Mme. Sallerol, 2-in., $2.50 per 100; 3-in., $5; Vinca var., 2-in.. $2 per 100; Rex begonia. 2 and 2i^-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Bedding Stock. — Geraniums, coleus and general bedding stock, in large quantities. L. H. Fos- ter Estate, Dorehester, Mass. Begonias — Louis Van Uoutte Pere, Ghent, Bel- ginrn, Begonias — Flowering. $3 per 100. Storrs & Harrison C o., PalnesvUle, 0. Begonias — ^And Gloxinias. Extra large bulbs, low prices. Selected colors. Aug. Rbotert^ 26 Barclay St.. New York City; Begonias — Glol-e de Lorraine, 2%-ln., $15 per 100, $140 per 1,000; 4-ln., $40 per 100; 6-ln.. $75 per 100; Turnford Hall, 2-in., $15 per 100. 2J4-in.. $25 per 100. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, , Cincinnati, O. : | Begonias — Flowering, sis kinds, 2V'-in-, 2iAc each: Rex, R. C, $i.l0 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg. Pa. Begonias — 4-iu., $15 per Ido; fl. varieties, 4- iii.. $10 ppr ion. Geo. A. Knhl. Pekln. 111. Begonias — Res, 2 and 2V2-in., $5 per 100. George M. Emmons. Newton. N. J. Carnations — Field grown ut $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000: Queen LouKse, Gov. Wolcott. Pros- perity, White Cloud, Kohlnoor, America, Estelle, F. Joost, Enchantress, M. Field, Her Majesty, Flamingo and Harlowarden. C. H. Frey, Lin- coln. Neb. Carnations — For fall delivery, in best varie- ties. Wood Bros.. FIshklll. N. Y. Carnations — Lawson, Joost. Norway, Prosper- ity, Crane and Armazlndy. $5 per 100. W. H. Gullett & Sons. Lincoln, 111. Carnations — Carnation Robert Craig (scarlet) . 1906, $12 per 100, $100 per 1.000. J. D. Thomp- son Carnation Co.. JoUet. 111. Carnations — F, Dorner & Sons Co. , La Fay- ette, Ind. Carnation — Hannah Hobart ; delivery com- mencing Jan. 1, 19(16; $3 per doz; $15 per 100; $120 per 1,000. John H. Slevers & Co., 1251 Chestnut St.. San Francisco. Cal. Carnation — Carnation Candace, $2 per doz., $12 per luo, $100 per 1,000. Dissemination 1906. Indianapolis Flower & Plant Co., and John Hartje. Indianapolis, Ind. Carnations — Field grown plants; B. Market, Glacier, Mrs. Lawson, Gov. Wolcott. Indian- apolis. Estelle, $4 per 100, $40 per 1,000. W. T. Buckley Co.. Springfield. 111. Carnations — 5UU good, strong bealthy field grown plants of Joost, $4 per 100. W. C. Hill Floral Co.. Streator. 111. Carnations — Field grown, Crisis, $2 per doz., $15 per 100; Flamingo, $10 per 100; Queen Louisa, Floriana, Portia, M. Glory. Palmer, Eldorado. Scott. Dorothy. Mermaid, $6 per 100. J. L. Dillon. Bloomsburg, Pa. Carnations — Field grown. Glacier and Morn- ing Glory, $45 per 1,000; Peru, $35 per 1,000. Eli Cross. Grand Rapids. Mlcb. Carnations — Kield grown, the Queen, $6 per 100. Cash with order. Wa-no-ka Greenhouses, Barneveld. N. Y. Carnations — Dorothy, Flora Hill, Joost, Boston Market, fine stock, $4.50 per 100, $40 per 1,000; only 5,000; first man with cash gets them. Lo- cust Street Greenbouses. Oxford, Pa. Carnations — Floriana, Lord, Prosperity, Pass- more. Harry Fenn, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Carnations — Field grown, Lawson, Prosperity, Peru, $50 per 1.000; Joost. $40 per 1,000. W. A. Hammond. Richmond, Va. Carnations — My Maryland, Jessica, delivery 1906, $2.50 per doz.; $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., and H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md. Carnations — Lawson, Joost, Norway. Pros- perity, Crane and Armazlndy, $5 per 100, $45 per 1.000. W. H. Gullett & Sons, Linco ln, 111. - Carnations — Field grown. Prosperity and Nor- way, $4 per 100; April cuttings of Mrs. Joost, $3.50 per 100. Thos. Salveson, Petersbur g, III. Carnations — Field grown, Chicago White, Harlowarden, Richmond Gem, The Belle, Ves- per, $8 per 100 Morning Glory, Mrs. Lawson, $7 per 100; Flamingo, White Swan, $6 per 100; Harlowarden. $5 per 100. Robert Craig. Vic- tory, John E. Haines, My Maryland, $12 per 100. $100 per 1,000; Vaughan's Seed Store. 84 Randolph St., Chicago; 14 Barclay St., New York. Carnations — Field grown. Nelson Fisher. Eclipse. Octoroon. J. D. Thompson Carnation Company. Jollet, 111. Carnations — Field grown. Crisis, $2 per dozen.. $15 per 100; Flamingo. $10 per 100; Mrs. .Nel- son, The Queen, Prosperity. $6 per 100; Queen Louise. Morning Glory, Daybreak, LOrna, /Flor- iana, Dorothy, Mermaid, Palmer. White Cloud, Portia, Eldorado, Harry Fenn, $5 per 100. J. L. Dillon, - Bloomsburg, Pa. Camatibns^-Glacier, $3.50 per 100; $40 per 1.000. W. T; Buckley Plant Company, Spring- field. 111. - - - - - - Carnations — Field grown. Queen . Louise. Flora Hill, White Cloud, Prosperitv, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000; Joost, Marquis, $3 per 100, $25 per 1.000; Crusader. $5 per 100. $40 per 1,- 000. Lutey's Greenhouses, Houghton, Mich. Carnations — Field grown. Queen Louise and Ethel Crocker. $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000. Al- burger & Cascaden, Belmont Ave., Cynwyd, Pa. Carnations — Queen Louise, $40 per 100. E. C. Marshall. Kennett Square, Pa. Carnations — Field grown, Wolcott, Lawson. Nelson, Flamingo, Adonis, $6 per 100. John L. Wyland, DeHaven. Pa. Carnations — Field grown, Queen Louise. Hill, White Cloud, Nelson, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Lamprecht Bros., Ashland. O. Carnations — Field grown. Wolcott, Nelson, Joost, $4 per 100; Enchaatress, $6 per 100; Estelle. .'65 per 100. J. B. Heiss, 112 Main St., Dayton, O. Carnations- Ready now. Estelle Lawson .... Enchantress , Wietor Bros., Carnations— at 3V.c; luO Fairbury, 111. ■Field grown plants; fine stock. 100 1000 100 100 ..$6 $.. Mrs. Hig'b'ham.$4 $35 ..5 45 G. Angel 4 35 ..7 65 Morning Glory. 4 35 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. ■500 Lawson at le; 200 Wolcott Prosperity. Cash. Kring Bros., Ca^nations- per 100; $75, per 100, $70 Joliet. 111. ■Field grown. Lady Bountiful. $8.00 00 per 1,000; White Lawson, $3 per 1,000. Chicago Carnation Co.," Carnations — Field grown, Queen Louise, Bos- ton Market and White Cloud, stock strong and healthy, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 per 1,000. Geo. R. Geiger, Nazareth, Pa. Carnations — Field grown. $5 per 100; Indian- apolls, Floriana, Moonlight. Pern and Queen Loulwe. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Carnations — Strung^ healthy, field grown:" Lady Buuntlful. $8 per liio. $75 per 1,000; Nel- son Fisher, $7 per 100, $65 per l.OOO; Flamingo, $6 per 100. $55 per 1,000; Genevieve Lord. S6 per 100, $45 per 1,000. N. Zweifel, N. Mllwan- kee. Wis. Carnations — Field grown, F, Hill, Queea Louise. Peru. $4 per loO. $35 per 1,000; Har- lowarden, Prosperity, $5 per 100 ; $45 per 1.000. Mrs. A. M. Schafer, 229 Balmoral Ave., Chlcagn. ^ Carnations — Choice, field grown, Nelson Fish- and Mrs. Patten, $8 per loo, $70 per 1,000; Boston Market. $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. A. C. Canfleld. Springfield. 111. Carnations — Field grown, G. Angel, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; White Cloud. $4 per 100, $35 per 1.000. Flugge Bros., 2791 N. Leavltt St.. Chicago. Carnations — Red Sport from 2-In. pots, $6 per 100; field grown plants of Queen Louise and Prosperity, $5 per loo, $40 per 1,000. A. B. Davis & Son. Purcellvllle. Va. Chrysanthemums — In 2, 2% and 3-ln. pots, $2^ per 100; 500 W. Ivory, loo P. Ivory, 150 T. Eaton, 75 Pacific. 65 W. Bonaffon. Crabb & Hunter. Grand Rapids. Mich. Chrysanthemums — Charles H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Chrysanthemums — In best varieties. Wood Bros., FishktU. N. Y. Chrysanthemums — The following at $2.50 per 100. $20 per 1,000: V. Morel. Wm. Duckham, P. Ivory, Mand Dean, Opah, Convention Hall, Ivory, Mrs. Murdock, Glory of Pacific, P. Rose. Nathan Smith & Son. Adrian, Mich. Cinerarias — 2-In. , $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Cineraria — Plants. 2V.-in.. pots, $3.50 per 100; 3-In., $5. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin, 111. Cineraria — September delivery, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham. Delaware. O. Cocos — Weddelliana, 3-in., 15c each. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia. Crotons— Field grown. 2V^-ln., ready to ship.' E. Meier. Rio Pledras, Porto Rico. Cyclamen — Gigauteum strain; seed taken from selected flowers and well built stock only. None better; 3-ln., $7 per loo. $65 per 1.000. Seed of the above strain, new crop. $6 per 1,000. The following was received July 12, 1906: The cyclamen seedlings arrived to-day In good shape. We are well pleased and glad to know that by packing properly plants will stand the trip. Park Floral Co.. Sao Francisco, Address C. Wlnterjob. Defiance, O. Cyclamen — Spleudens gigauteum hybrids, five coloi-&; from 3-in. pots. $7 per loO; from 3^4- In.. $12; from 4-in., $15; from 6-ln., $20. Paul Mader. E. Stroudshurg. Pa. , . . . Cyclamen — 2^ and 3-in.. $6 and $10 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl. pe|tTn. m.: Cyclamens — 200 5-inch plants In best cultiva- tion, fine c-in., 70c per 100, $6 per 1,000; California grown: y^ to %-ln., 65c per 100. $5 per 1,000, $22.50 for 5,000; % to %-in., 45c per 100, $3 per 1,000, $14 for 5,000; white flowered Bermuda grown, % to i^-in.. 85c per 100. $5 per 1,000, $22.50 for 6,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Gladioli— And dahlias. E. Y. Teas, Geuter- vllle, Ind. Lily of the Valley — Extra selected pips of Mr. E. Neubert, of Wandsbek, Germany. Brands: for early forcing — "Supremacy," *'Mul- tibell," "Berolina;" for cold storage — "All Sea- son," "Polaris." Aug. Rhotert, 26 Barclay St., New York City. Lily of the Valley — Cold storage pips, $1.60 per 100. $14 per 1,000. H. N. Bruns, 1409-11 W. Madison St., Chicago. Lily of the Valley — Berlin and Hamburg Val- ley, Jacs. Smlts, Naarden. Holland. Maltus & Ware, 136 Water St., N. Y. Lily of the Valley — First-class pips only. Julius Hansen, Plnneberg, Germany. Lily of the Valley — Lily of the valley clumps strong, imp. stock, $2.60 per doz., $18 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Mushroom Spawn — Frequent importations from England, alwuys fresh and lively. J. J. Styer, ConcordviUe. Pa. Mushroom Spawn — Pure culture and English. Fresh supply every month. Knud Gundestnip & Co., Chicago. Mushroom Spawn — Vaughan's, fresh Importa- tion; English In bricks, per 100 lbs., $6 f. o. b. New York; $6.50 f. o. b. Chicago. Vaughan's Seed Store Chicago and New York. Mushroom Spawn — Columbia, Alaska and Bo- hemia mushroom spawn. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co., St. Louis. Narcissus — Paper White grandiflora, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, O. NaroiBsi — Six choice doable white, 60,000 to close. F. A. Bailer, Bloom l ngton, III. Pansy Seed — Giant varieties, odd shades and light colors. % oz., $1; 1 oz., $3. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Fa. Pansy Seed — Jennings strain, 1 oz., $5; 3 oz., $12; pkt. of 300 seeds, $1. E. B. Jennings, Southport. Conn. Pansy Seed — Market or fancy strains; trade pkt., $1. Denys Zirnglebel. Needham, Mass. Pansy Seed — Florists' international, % oz., $1; oz., $7, mixed; seed of giant vars. mixed, % oz., 65c; oz., $4. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Pansy Seed — Large flowering, $4 per oz. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. If you do not find what yon need in our Ready Reference Department, write os about it. 370 The American Florist. Sept. i6, Pansy Seed — Finest mixed. 1,000 Seeds, 25e; 1 oz. .$2.25. H. Wrede. Luneberg. Germany. Seeds — W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philudylphla. Seeds — Rawson's midsummer cutalogue of hardy perennial seeds on application. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 and 13 PaneuU Hall Sq,, Boa- ton. Mass. Seeds — Cineraria grandlflora; medium, mixed, trade pkt. 50c; dwarf, mixed, trade pkt., 50c; pansy seed, mixed, % oz., 60c; Vi oz., $1.15; oz.. $4.5U; large flr., oz., $1.25. W. C. Beckert. Allegheny. Pa. Seeds — 3.70U acres of garden seeds In cultl- vatlon; wholesale seed growers. Braslan Seed Growers' Co.. San Jose. Cal. _^^ Seeds — High grade grass, clover and tree seed. Conrad Appel, Est. 1789, Darmstadt, Ger- many. Seeds — Pea and other seeds. W. W. Johnson & Son. Ltd.. Boston, England. Seeds — Midsummer catalogue of hardy peren- nial seeds. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12 and 13 Fanenll Hall Square, Boston, Mass. Seed — Vaughan's giant-flowered cyclamen : pure white (Mont Blanc), dark crimson, Rosa TOn Marienthal, dark rose, white with carmine eye, white fringed. Rubin (blood-red). 100 seeds, 75c; 1,000 seeds, $5; salmon, 100 seeds, $1.50; mixture of the above colors. 50c per 100. ?1.15 for 26U; $4.50 per 1.000; $20 for 5,000; new giant orchid-flowered cyclamen; Pure white, red, pink, white with carmine eye and lilac colored. $1 per 100 seeds, $9 per 1,000; mixture of above. 25c per 25 seeds. 85c per 100. $8 per 1.000; Rokoko cyclamen, new strain, white with carmine eye, red, rose or mixed, 100 seeds, $2.50; 50 seeds. $1.35. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seeds — Onion sets and garden seeds. Leonard Seed Co.. Chicago. Seeds — Importer and exporter seeds, bulbs and plants. Wm. P. Craig, 1305 Filbert St., Philadelphia. Seeds — Seeds, bulbs, plants. Arthur T. Bod- dlngton. 342 W. Fourteenth St., New York. Wholesale Cut Flowers. COMMISSION DEALERS. Allen. J. K.. 106 W. 28th St.. N. Y. Amling. E. C, 32-36 Randolph St., Chicago. Angermueller, Geo. H., 1324 Pine St., St. Louis. Berning, H. G., 1402 Pine St.. St. Louis. Braidwood. J. B., Colorado Springs, Colo Cleveland Cut Flower Co., The, 52-54 High St.. Cleveland. O. Deamud. J. B.. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Fenrlch, Jos. S., 48 W. 3Uth St.. N. Y. Flower Growers' Market, 60 Wabash Ave., Ohl- cago. Ford Bros., Ill W. 30th St.. N. Y. Ghormley, Wm.. 57 W. 28th St., N. Y. Guttman. Alex. J., 62 W. 29th St., N. Y. Hart, James, 117 W. 30th St., N. Y. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Mil- waukee, Wis. Horan, Edward C. 55 W. 28th St., N. Y. Hunt, E. H., 76 Wabash Ave, Chicago. Kennicott Bros. Co., 40-44 Randolph St., Chi- cago. Kessler, Phil F... 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. Kuehn, C. A., 1122 Pine St., St. Louis. Langjahr. Alfred H., 55 W. 28th St., N. Y. McCullough Sons Co., J. M., 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati, O. McKellar, Chas. W., 61 Wabash Ave., Ch icago. McKlBsick, W. E.. 1221 Filbert St., Philadelphia. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38-40 Miami Ave., Detroit, Mich. Murdock, J. B., & Co., 546 Liberty Ave., Pltts- burg. Pa. New York Cut Flower Exchange, Coogan Bldg., 6th Ave, and W. 26th St.. N. Y. Pennock. S. S.. Philadelphia. Philadelphia Cut Flower Co., 15-16-18 Sansom St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 504 Liberty Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange^ 228 Diamond St., Pittsburg, Pa. Pollworth, C, C, Co.. Milwaukee. Wis. Randall. A. L., C!o.. 19 Randoph St., Chicago. Raynor, John I., 49 W._28th St., N. Y. Rice Bros.. 128 N, 6th St.. Minneapolis, Minn. Sellgman. John. 56 W. 26th St.. N. Y. Sheridan. Walter F., 39 W. 28th St., N. Y. Traendley & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St., N. Y. Vaughau & Sperry, 58-60 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Welch Bros.. 15 Province St.. Boston. WInterson, E. F.. Co.. 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Young, A. L.. & Co.. 54 W. 2Sth St., N. Y. Young, John, 51 W. 28th St.. New York. Young. Thos., 43 W. 28th St.. New York. Young & Nugent. 42 W. 28th St.. New York. Zecb & Mann, 51 Wabash Ave., 'Chicago. GROWERS. Bassett & Washburn, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chl- cago. Benthey-Coatsworth Co., The, 35 Randolph St., Chicago. Brant, D. Wood, W. Peterson and N. 48th Aves., Chicago. Brnns, H. N., 1409-11 W. Madison St., Chicago. Budlong, J. A., 37-39 Randolph St.. Chicago. HIU, The E. G. Co., Richmond, Ind. Metairie Ridge iNursery Co.. New Orleans, La. Miller. Robert B., Brookfleld, Mass. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 35-37 Randolph St., Chl- cago. Reinberg. Peter. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. South Park Floral Co., Heller Bros., New Castle, Ind. Wetland & Risch, 59 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Wietor Bros., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Wittbold, Geo., Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Wolf. John, Savannah, Ga. Retail Cut Flowers. Aitken, Mark, 378 Main St., Sprlngfleld, Mass. Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peach tree St., Atlanta, Ga. Berke. George H., 1505 Pacific Ave., Atlantic City. N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Blackistone, 14th and H Sts., N. W., Wash- ington, D. C. Breitmeyer's, John, Sons, cor. Miami and Gra- tiot Aves.. Detroit. Mich. Cooke, Geo. H., Connecticut Ave. and L St., Washington, D. C . Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Col. Donohoe. W. H., 3 West 29th St., New York, Eickholt, Mrs. Cbas.. Galveston. Tex. Garden, Alex. B., 441 Center Market, Wash- Ington, D. C. Gude. A., & Bro., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. Hauswlrth, P. J., Auditorium Annex, Chicago. Hess & Swoboda, 1415 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb- Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Mills The Florist, 36 W. Forsyth St., Jaekson- vllle, Fla. Park Floral Co., The. Denver, Co lo. Palmer's, Buffalo, N. Y. Shaffer, 14th and I Sts., Washington, D. C. Sievers & Boland, 33 Post St., San Francisco, Cal. Weber, Fred C, 4320-28 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. Supplies, Sundries, Etc. Artificial Leaves — All styles in hundreds of different designs. Kossig Bros., 497 W. Broad- way. New York. Book — Peony manual, York, Neb. C. S. Harrison, Boxes — Light wooden express boxes for ship- ment of cut flowers and plants. Getmore Bos Factory, Belleville. Ala. Bulb Fans, Etc. — Bulb pans. Detroit Flower Pot Mfg. Co., 409 Howard St., Detroit, M ich. Bulb Pans, Etc. — Bulb and fern pans. The Keller Pottery Co., 213-223 Pearl St., Norris- town, Pa. Coal — Florists' specials: "Kinkaid" Hocking, Kanawha Splint, lower vein Brazil Block, gen- uine smokeless Pocahontas, Sullivan County Indiana Lump. Globe Coal Co., 1560-1570 Old Colony Bldg., Chicago. Cut Flower Boxes — Cut flower boxes, water- proof, corner lock style. No charge for print- ing on orders above 250 boxes. Livingston Seed Co., Colu m bus. O. Cut Flower Boxes — Folding cut flower boxes. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Engraving — Best engravings and illustrations of every description for catalogues. Send for estimates. Globe Eng. & Elec. Co., 427 Dear- born St., Chicago. Fertilizer — Blatchford's Plant Grower and Land Renovator, $2.75 per 100 lbs. Blatchford's Calf Meal Co., Waukegan. 111. Fertilizers — Thompson's vine, plant and vege- table manure, also special chrysanthemum and top dressing manure, plant foods and stimu- lants. Wm. Thompson & Sons, Ltd., Cloven- fords, Scotland. Fumigating Supplies — Vaporizing pans for to- bacco extracts, improved. Diller, Caskey & Co., 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Fumigating Supplies — Tobacco dust for fumi- gating. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., 81 Pine St., New York. Greens — Evergreens, galax, leucothoe, mosses, etc. The Kervan Co.. 20 W. 27th St., N. Y. Greens — Evergreens, fancy and dagger ferns, bronze and green galax. George Cotsonas & Co., 45 W. 29th St.. New York. Greens — Specialties; galax leaves, ferns and leucothoe sprays, holly, Princess pine; all kinds of evergreens. Galax leaves, $1 per 1,000. N. LeCakes & Co., 53 W. 28th St., New York. Greens — New decorative greens, the branches of huckleberry tree, $2.50 per case. New crop hardy ferns; fancy, $1.25 per I.OUO; dagger, $1 per 1,000. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co., Ever- g reeh, Ala. Greens — Southern wild smilax and florists' hardy decorative supplies. E. A. Beaven, Ever- green, Ala. Greens — Dagger and fancy ferns; bronze and .green galax, laurel festooning, green and sphagnum moss, ivy leaves, Sprengeri, aspara- gus, leucothoe sprays. Henry M. Robinson Co., S-11 Province St., Boston. Greens — Ferns, 50c per 1.000 galax bronze or green, 75c per 1,000; laurel festooning, 4, 5 and 6c per yd.; branch laurel, 3oc per bundle; Princess pine by lb., for festooning. Growl Fern Co., Millington, Mass. Greens — Asparagus plumosus nanus strings, 50c each. W. H. Elliott. Brighton. Mass. Greens — Fancy and dagger ferns, 6oc per l.OUO; galax, bronze or green, 75c per 1,000; laurel festooning, 4, 5 and 6c per yard; branch laurel, 35c per bundle ; princess pine, by pound for festooning. Growl Fern Company, Millington, Mass. Hose — Hose in quantity. Chicago House Wr ecking Co.. W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Insecticide — Tobacco, paper or liquid; prices, paper, 24 sheets, 75c, 144 sheets. $3.50. 288 sheets, $6.50; liquid, $10.50 per gal., $5.50 per V-2 gal., pint, $1.50, 14 pint. 50c. Kentucky Tobacco Product Co., Louisville, Ky. Insecticides — Nikoteen, non-injurious, for fum- igating or spraying. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis. Mo. Lawn Mower — The Clipper lawn mower. No. ], 12-in., $5; No. 2, 15-in., $6; No. 3, 18-in., $7; No. 4, 21 -in., $8. Draft, money order or reg. letter. Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, HI. Mastica — For glazing greenhouses. F. O. Pierce Co., 170 Fulton St., New York. Metal Designs — Send for prices. A. Hermann, 404-12 E. 34th St., New York. Pots — Standard flower pots. We can save you money. W. H. Ernest, 28th and M Sts., Wash- ington, D. C. Pots — Standard flower pots. The Whilldin Pottery Co., Philadelphia, Pa.; Jersey City, N. J.; Long Island City, N. Y. Pots — Strong, smooth, porous. Ionia Pottery Co., Ionia, Mich. Pots — Standard pots, which for strength and porosity combined are best on market. A. F. Kohr, 1521-23 N. Leavitt St.. Chicago. Pots — Red standards, full size, and wide bot- toms. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., 490 Howard St., Detroit. Mich. Pots— Pots of all kinds. A. H. Hews & Co., No. Cambridge, Mass.; Long Island City, N. Y. Fots^Red standard; azalea pots. The Keller Pottery Co., 213-223 Pearl St., Norristown, Pa. Pots — Before buying, write for prices. Geo. Keller & Son, 361-63 Herndon St., near Wright- wood Ave.. Chicajgo. ._ Pots — Red pots. Sample pot and price list on aplication. C. , C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Pots — Red standard. Paducah Pottery, Padu- cah, Ky. Printing — Regan Printing House; large runs of Catalogues our specialty. Write for figures. Regan Printing House, 89-91 Plymouth Place, Ch icago. Rafflia — Samples free if you mention the American Florist. Large assortment of colors. R. H. Comey Co., Camden, N. J. 1 — Fresh importation of extra selected G. H. R. raffla. Aug. Rhotert, 26 Barclay St., New York City. Ribbon — Ribbon specialists. M. Rice & Co., 1220 Race St., Philadelphia. ( Seed Cases — Heller's mice proof seed cases. I ^eller & Co.. Montclair. N. J. Supplies — Swans, storks, ducks, fancy bast- els, novelties. J. Stern & Co., 1928 German- town avenue, Philadelphia. If you do not find what yon need in our Ready Reference Department, write ns about it. miff? Oii Mmiii Rmerica is "the Prow of ths I/essbI; there may be mare camfart- Amidships, but we are the-Hrst ia touch Unknown ijeas,' Vol. XXV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 23, 1905. No. 903 f IBS i^SiSBJ^J^ (FiL@LQ3ST TWEBTT-riEST YEiB. CopjTlj^ht IMS, by American Floriit Company. Entered a> Second-Class Mall Matter. PnBUeSED XWBT S^TCBD^T BT AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn St., Chlcaio. Culera Ottlcet 429 Sixth Ava.. New York. Saburlptlcn, tl.OO a year. To Eorope, (2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Volumes half-yearly from Angnst. 1901. SOCiETV OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICUUTURISTS. OfFicTHS— J. C. ViOSHiN, ChicA^, president; J. R. hBSEXAX. Washington. D. C., vtce-presl- dent: Wn. J. Stiwart, U Hamilton Place, Room II, Boston. Mass., secreUry; H. B. Bbattt, Oil Qty, Pa., treasurer. OmciBB-Ei.BCT— TVx. F. KasTiso, president; H. M. .Vltick, vice-prsident; secretary and treas- urer as above. Twenty-second annual meeting at Iteyton. Ohio, August, 1906. ExBismoiT— A grand national and general ex- hibition will be held at Boston. Mass., March, I9DS. under the auspices of the society. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting and exhibition. Boston, Mass., Htrch, ISoe. Alex Mo^toouxbt. Natlck, Mass., initdent; Wx. J. Sttwabt, II Hamilton Place, Boston, Mais., secretary. THE AUERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual cooreotlon and exhibition at Boston, 1905. PxTZR FisHEB, Ellis. Mass., president; Albxbt M. HxaB, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OP AMERICA. Attonal convention and exhibition, Philadel- phia. Pa., SoTember, 1906. Fbcd. H. Lzxoh, nlctamond. Ind.. secretary. SEND YOUR ADVTS. early; THE VIOLET. Culture of Violets. fAbstract of a paper read by F. Logan Girdwood of Montreal, Can., at the annual convention of the Canadian Horticultural Association at Montreal, Acgiist 9. 1905.] Close attention and specialization in the culture of violets is the only key to success. Neglect, carelessness or for- getfulncss is absolutely fataL It is a crop that, scientifically grown, should yield a fair margin of profit, especially if the grower has reasonable facilities for transportation, and is not too far away frorn his market. The uncertainty of a violet crop, the innumerable obsta- cles encountered, the unforeseen difficul- ties to be contended with, the prejudices to overcome, all give a decided zest to the work and a pleasure to the grower, especially, when he reaches the goal he wished to attain and his efforts have been crowned with success. It is my intention to make a very short sum- mary of the ways, means and methods of cultivating violets, incidentally touching on transplanting, fertilization, the care of the house, its heating, light- ing, ventilation and drainage. Also syringing, propagation, and faially dis- eases, pests, picking, packing, and mar- keting. Propagation. — However good your stock is, there is always room for im- provement. As the best grower never sells his choicest stock, the grower com- mencing in a small way is handicapped having to put up with possibly second rate plants. The first season a grower has his house filled with plants is the time to make careful selection for next year's stock; arid 1 . nay .say that it is imperative to keep the best By con- tinuing to do this for several .years, the ■flower-bearing -. possibilities ■• -of -your plants will very materially increase, not only in regard to numbers but probably size. There are four ways of propa- gation. One is by cuttings three or four inches long, made from carefully selected, well-formed and well-devel- oped runners and rooted in clean, sharp sand. Another is by division, taking up the old plants, and separating them, old roots, fibrous stems and dead leaves being discarded and burned. The young roots are transplanted, placed two or three inches apart each way. They must be well watered and placed In the shade for several days until they are well established. In about three weeks they can be carefully lifted with a trowel, leaving a good earthball attached to each plant A third method of propagation is by cut- tings made from young unrooted crowns, or divisions of the old plant, removed during the winter or spring without dis- turbing the mother planL A fourth method is by removing well rooted young divisions, crowns or offshoots, without injuring or disturbing the flow- ering plant, then carefully nursing them the same as the divisions in spring. Field PLA^'T1NG! — Plants set out in May where the soil is perfectly drained, .get splendidly established and are stronger, healthier arid ' more vigorous than those set out later in the season, when the weather is invariably hot and dry and the soil parched and cracked. They should not be planted so_ deep as to retard the growth, or injure the life of the plant, and they must be kept free of weeds, runners, and decayed leaves. The flowers should always be picked at this time whether marketable or not. The soil should be frequently stirred and great caution must b« dis- played to eliminate the possibility of in- jury to the roots. Three or four months in the field will make the plants strong enough to transplant in Septem- ber to the green-house. It will be found advantageous to take as much earth with the roots as possible. To prepare the house for them benches should be constructed so a.s to accom- modate five rows nine inches apart and should contain at least six inches of loam. ■ At the bottom of the bench should be I %-inch openings, careftdly covered with loose, broken stone and ashes, to insure perfect drainage, as violets will not thrive where the earth becomes sour, or sodden. • pREPABtiro BEJfca • Son.— The soil ' should be made in the autumn for the 372 The American Florist. Sept, 23, next winter's benches. Good, strong, fibrous loam and barayard manure, properly mixed in the proportion of one part of manure to two parts of fibrous loam should be used. This should be left standing until the spring when it should be chopped up and thrown into a heap, to facilitate the continuance of decomposition. The earth should be measured up to the cubic capacity of your benches to insure having a suffi- cient quantity. Where practicable this earth might be sterilized. If scien- tifically done this would put it in ideal condition for the benches, and for the time being would eliminate the pests of the greenhouse — red spiders, aphis, and- fungous growths. _ A number of authori- ties upon sterilizing quote 212°_ as being the correct temperature. This is erroneous. It should be 176°, because 212° would free the ammonia, one_ of the most important factors, and besides the salts would loose their fertilizing power. I have the highest authority for this statement Care in the House. — The piping should run the whole length of the house underneath the benches. My great ob- jection to placing It near the glass is that yoi4 lose heat through radiation out- side ,(coal costs money) and besides you encourage the incubation of the very pests that you wish to exterminate. An automatic thermostat for the proper regulation of the temperature is a great convenience as, if correctly set, it will close the ventilators securely before any damage can be done to the plants by cold air. A bell attachment will not-f> you of any change in temperature. The vio- let's susceptibility to frost necessitates the house being kept at 50° in daytime and 38' at night The plants should also be protected from the direct rays of the sun by glass frosted the proper way. Great care is required to keep the plants free of weeds, red spider, and aphis. Red spider can be kept down by syringing the plants three times a week, bearing in mind at the same time that the more advanced your plants are the more careful must your syring- ing be. The plants should be properly bedded to avoid being drowned during syringing, and syringing should only be done on bright days during the winter. , as plants must not be wet late in the day. Fumigation to rid the house of pests is rrsorted to by many. 1 do n^jt advocate its use, as it is dangerous and poisonous. In using hydrocyanic acid gas the cubical contents of your house must be accurately figured out or all your pains and propagating will go for nought. PicKi.vG, Packing, Shipping. — It may be mentioned here that the early violets are notliing like as large as the ones gathered later in the season. When the violets are ready to ship in commer- , cial quantities, they should be gathered carefully. No plant should be wounded ■ in any way during the process. The best method is to straighten out the stem to its full length between the thumb and index finger, then follow the stem down to the mother plant with the tliird or f«>urth finger an>l bre.itc re stem ofT. The flowers should be bunched the night before marketing, and let me say here that to use great cantion, good taste, sound judgment In selecting flowers, and arranging bunches, and neatness in packing is the only way to succeed in gaining or retaininsr a reputation, and ! a fair share of profits. After bunching, the stems should be put in water, allow- ing the leaves to rest upon the edge of a "V" shaped trough with holes large enough for the stems to go through. This will keep them in shape and pre- vent the flowers from being drowned and losing the delicacy of their fra- grance. One must make a judicious study of the local markets, and pander to the prevailing taste of the public, in packing, boxing, or innovations of any kind, to command the best prices. Care should be taken to pack the flow- ers securely from frost and in such a way as to retain their delight- ful fragrance during shipment It will be seen that marketing is a high art and an essential factor to success. The grower must be thoroughly familiar in the market and besides you need some for yourself. Don't let weeds accumulate, bum them. Don't let red spider get the best of you; soak them. Don't let everybody plant plants; let somebody plant plants, and let that somebody who plants plants be your- self. Joseph H. Brammet. with the needs, peculiarities and eccen- tricities of his market, to be able to cope successfully with its demands. IiIarketinc the Flowers. — ^The violet crop can be disposed of in several ways, by, retail or wholesale, through an agent or on commission. These all have ad- vantages and the grower must be guided by his own judgment' which to adopt Any experiments on these lines must be well thought out in a rational, judi- cious and practical manner. Nearly ev- ery department store of any importance has a flower stand, and if the grower gets in touch with the purchasing agents and has a special flower with a distinct and popular name, one that will fill all requirements, it will be a good adver- tisement for his violets to have the store sell them, as thousands of people must see them during the season. This would be a good start, and a splendid business could be built up and increased as demand necessitated or opportunity offered. Doir'TS. — Here are some "don'ts" to ob- serve: Don't let friends smoking pipe or cigar walk through your houses when you have a large crop. _ Violets are su- persensitive to outside influences. Eton't let men run your affairs. They will find all their time occupied run- ning their own. Don't let your h'-use get too cool or too hot Don't attempt . too many things; better make 3 success of one. Don't sell the best you have aU the time; they may become a drug Josepb E. Brummel. Joseph H. Brummel, who whilst driv- ing some months ago was run down by a trolley car, badly injured and his ve- hicle destroyed, has accepted in settle- ment from the railway company a sum which many think incommensurate with the damages he sustained. But, in avoiding the delays and risks of a suit- at-tew, the liabilities of appeals, the cost of legal help and the uncertainties of re- sults, he has probably chosen the wiser course. Mr. Brummel is a conspicuous figure in the Baltimore trade. He is a Balti- morian to the. manor bom and a thor- ough American, being of the fourth gen- eration native to the soil, his grand- father having fought in the war for American independence. Until his ac- cident, which will leave him crippled in some measure for life, he was of sturdy build and hardy constitution. Tall and of well-knit and powerful frame he scarcely showed his sixty-six years, his occupation as a gardener and his long . maintained botanical' tramps tending towards rugged health. Since youth he has been engaged in gardening pursuits and has for years carried on an establishment on the Frederick road, being always found at his stand on regular days at the Lexington market Here he is the oracle and adviser of all sorts and conditions of men and women. Everyone with a new or imknown plant the old lady whose geranium or rose bush is sickly, the college professor who has some unidentified specimen or some botanical nut to crack, and the colored "mammy" who wants to learn the med- ical properties of some herb, resort to his stall. On it too, or in his green- houses, may be found varieties not in general cultivation, while in his borders are the plants which decorated the gar- dens of our grandmothers and for which sentimental feeling sometimes creates a demand. When the Botanical Tramping Onb, or the botany classes of the Johns Hop- kins university make their excursions, he is almost sure to be invited to Join and pilot them, for no one knows like him the habitat of the rarer plants to be found in this locality. In his wander- ings he finds a fertile field in the dump- ing tTOunds where are deposited the ballast from tramp steamers which call at our port, and all sorts of these chance visitors, beneficient and noxious, and from many climes, are quickly identi- fied and find place in his herbariums. He has not onlya well-equipped bo- tanical library of his own, but he is fa- miliar with and_ often consults in the course of his investigations the rich collection _ in this department of the Peabody library — one which is, perhaps, less used than almost anv of the divi- sions in that great assemblage of boofc<- It is not alone in botany, however, that he is well jjosted. but in almost every branch of science he has kept abreast of the times and infonned of the moraenl- ons discoveries which seem every decade to revolutionize hmnan knowledge. ' For many years Mr. Brnmmel wM employed in the Department of Agri- igos. The American Florist. 373 A SCHOOL GARDEN ROCKERY..' culture at Washington and while there was appointed botanist to the commis- sion which President Grant appointed to investigate the natural resources as well as the political and social condi- tions of San Domingo. His explora- tions there and researches as to its flora were attended with interesting and use- ful results. Mr. Brummel is a most agreeable companion from his great fund of in- formation on almost all subjects, notably in physics, natural history and botany; while his experience as a traveler, and his Jong contact in the market with its melange of frequenters, have given him a collection of stories unique and enter- taining. He has still the enthusiasm of youth, and could yet be counted on to climb a mountain or ford a stream on promise of a rare specimen. He is painstaking, patient and obliging and no one seeks in vain for his assistance, though sometimes he must sacrifice much time in securing the information desired. It would be a healthful sign for our profession were more of its followers to imitate so far this gentleman as to mas- ter at least the rudiments of organic and systemic botany, and acquire ac- quaintanceship with the flora of their local surroundings. There was a time when every well-equipped gardener had some familiarity with these first princi- ples, but of late the commercial aspects seem alone to be considered. Mr. Brummel is a devoted Mason and has reached high degrees in that order; he takes active interest in every associa- tion for the public welfare and is highly esteemed, not only for his learning; but for his civic virtues, by our citizens generally. S. B. Ornamental School Grounds. [Paper read by G. A. Heyne, of Dubuque, la., before the Society of Iowa Florists at Des Moines, la., August 29, 1905.] The suljject of ornamental school grounds is a very important one to the florist, when looked at from a business standpoint; but to start right it also must be instructive to the pupils. Every florist ought to take at least enough interest in the planting of school grounds to see that a good start is made ; try and get teachers and janitor interested. The school grounds as usually found in most cities and towns will require some inter- est on the part of the principal and teachers, and above all, it is very help- ful to have the assistance of a janitor whose heart is in the work, one who takes pleasure in doing the work be- cause he delights in things beautiful, and not because he is required to do it. Get the boys interested ; let them help in grading the ground, trimming the trees and in the general cleaning which is usually the first work required in the spring. Have a plan made for the season's work. Go over the ground with the teachers. Exchange ideas with them and give them encouragement ; state what plants you can furnish them. Plat the beds after a plan has been decided on, lay out the walks ; at this point the trees should be considered and planted as early as possible, if the work is done in spring, as it should be. Then sow grass seed, and plenty of it as soon as tree planting is finished, and remem- ber the earlier you sow the stronger your grass will be by fall. You should also plan to have a few shrubs, and be sure to have a border for flowers. Sow annuals and perennials at the earliest time so as to have them well estab- lished before hot weather. If you can have some extra flower beds place these so as to be visible from the school room if possible, and be sure to use bright and cheerful colors. Let the little gar- deners sow and take care of the border. If there are trees growing on the ground that produce shade, try a rock- ery or fernery. . I want to describe briefly one that was built by the janitor and myself on the grounds of the Audubon school, which I attended as a boy thirty-five years ago. It started with the janitor having trouble to make the grass grow in a shady place. He secured a few loads of weather-beaten stones and was about to build a fernery when I happened to pass and hinted that it would be a pity to hide the beautiful stones in piles of leaf mold, so we planned together to use them to some advantage and after making a hurried survey of the quan- tity of stones, decided to build a ba.^in and waterfall, or rockery and fountain. With the approval of the board of edu- cation, who were kind enough to allow a small sum needed for sand and ce- ment, we constructed this on the surface, so had no excavation to make. We placed a layer of concrete four inches thick in an oval form, then built up with the heaviest stones a wall about the edge, following with smaller stones up- ward, building at each end an exten- sion to a height of four feet. At the east end of the basin we constructed a series of ledges, or a waterfall, with its top at a height of eight feet. While doing this we arranged a small water- pipe running nearly to the top ; also placing a large pipe for overflow a lit- tle below the top of basin, which was 374 The American Florist. Sept. 23, built up inside with concrete about four inches thick at the bottom, tapering at the top to two inches in thickness. The depth of the basin, inside, was twenty- two inches. The west end extension was rounded, about three feet in diame- ter, and was filled with good soil and planted with different plants and vines. The basin was filled with rich soil to a depth of five inches and kept full of \ water. There were several water lilies and other aquatic plants in the basin. The ledges on the waterfall were covered with water cress and other plants, all the outside crevices of the basin and both extensions, or rockeries, as well as the waterfall were planted with different plants and vines, ferns and mosses according to position. There was also a bed nearly running around the! outside of the basin, made of dif- ferent soils in which a variety of plants were used for experiments each season. That a rockery and fountain, con- structed on a plan like the one in this school yard has a great influence on the! children need not be explained to those who have seen it. Suffice it to sayi that in teaching nature study and geography it was a great help, for the pupils could see at a glance what plants, vines, shrubs or flowers would grow in loain, clay or sandy soil ; which would do well in crevices of rock, and in water only; those that grow in sun- shine and those which seek the shade. The children took great delight, when tired of play, in looking at the various plants and flowers that grew in the water, on the rocks, and in the soil. They enjoyed seeing the fish swim back and forth in the pond and watched them catch the insects that happened to alight on the surface of the water. They learned something of the rela- tions of water, rock, soil, light and shade to each other and to the various vines, shrubs and flowers. This knowl- edge can only be gained by actual per- sonal contact, and experience with the things and forces which make up and govern the happiness of us all. The pupils learn to appreciate the beautiful; they will assist in keeping everything in good order. The influence of beauti- ful flowers, vines and shrubs is carried into the homes and will assist in pro- moting a general interest in civic pride. It refines the child to see the beautiful in nature. The individual who takes pride in his school and schoolyard or grounds will take pride in having a beautiful home and neighborhood, and the love of country is inseparably con- nected with a love of home. Whatever, therefore, leads a boy to assemble the comforts and elegancies of life around his habitation tends to in- crease local attachment, and render do- mestic life more delightful, thus not only augmenting his own enjoyment but strengthening his patriotism and making him a better citizen. There is no enjoy- ment or recreation which affords the mind greater or more permanent satis- faction than that of cultivating a taste for the beautiful in nature. Therefore, the school ground that has natural and instructive groups of plants and vines will influence the minds of the pupils. It assists the child to observe, and cul- tivates within him a taste for the beauti- ful; it refines him so that he will let others partake of his enjoyment; it stim- ulates civic pride; promotes love of home and country, and thereby assists in making him a better citizen. Plants, rocks, water, trees, have an educational value aside from the subject itself that stimulates reasoning from effect to cause; a power of analysis; a t^enderness and susceptibility of mind, ''labits of neatness, and in addition have value in teaching the natural sciencfrs. Now let us look up the benefit to the florist in taking an interest and part in the planting of school grounds. If you love and admire a nice home garden and propose letting others enjoy the same with you, you have only to start out planting one and you will be rewarded with a brisk demand for all things that show better than they have been seen before. Set out a few interesting plants and you will find the school children know you have some more for sale, and, by the the way, they will want some flowers during the long winter months, and of course they go to the man that helps plant the school grounds. The teachers are a class of customers that should be given a chance for your surplus flowers where drawing is taught; they will return the favor when Christmas or Easter is at hand. We can say that the chances for being bene- fited are many more than those men- tioned here. In our short experience we find that it is one of the most pleasant surprises we have had and are still en- joying. When children ask me about those water plants, those touch-me-nots, and others ; when they look in the gar- den and admire the hollyhocks and say they live out over winter ; then I thank God that flowers are for all ; for rich and poor; the youth and aged; they are the glory and man should help spread them. Peacock Dahlia Farm. In response to the kind invitation of L. K. Peacock, extended to the Flor- ist's Club of Philadelphia at its last meeting, a delegation of members, many of them accompanied by ladies, journeyed to Atco, N. J., the after- noon of September 16 to inspect his wonderful collection of dahlias, the largest by far in this country. Mr. Peacock is undoubtedly the dahlia king of the world. Some fifteen years ago he grew several collections of small plants for the mailing trade, selling in quantity to the seedrhan. Among his collection were several dahlias, to which he took a great fancy. !He added to his list of varieties, importing new kinds of merit, and all the while doing what he could in his enthusiastic way to work up a love for the flower with the general public, urging the deal- ers also to give the dahlia. more prom- inence in their catalogues, as it was sure to become popular. In this he met with many disappointments, as the dahlia was "so common" it had "no novelty" future to commend it, etc, etc. Mr. Peacock persevered, however. New sorts, fancy in form and brilliant in color, proved attractive, and the deal- ers began to warm up a trifle, until with the advent of the cactus and the many beautiful and brilliant colored sin- gles, they were completely won over, and now their catalogues contain beau- tiful colored plates and pages are given up to lists and descriptions of varie- ties. Credit for all this and the popu- larity of the dahlia at this time is largely due to the efforts of Mr. Pea- cock, who with his immense stock should now be able to reap the finan- cial profits his work so richly deserves. At the station the party, about sev- enty strong, was packed into hay wag- ens and taken to the nursery and greenhouse plant. Here, after a ride through and along the headlands of the fifty acres, the party alighted for a closer inspection and to listen to a de- scription of many of the varieties from Mr. Peacock, who could instantly call ■ the names of each and give its his- tory, although it would seem impossible to keep track so accurately of so many kinds. A batch of new sorts was seen, recently imported from England, Germany and France, where Mr. Pea- cock has a standing order for anything new of merit. A dark foliaged var- iety with a flame-colored single flow- er attracted much attention, as it seemed to have great qualities for bed- ding, being very striking when planted in masses. It is called Ami Barrillet, a French sort. After a thorough in- spection of the new kinds and of the peach orchards by the nervy ones (on the side), the wagons were taken, and after a mile ride the lower farm was reached. Here seventy-five acres, al- most in one solid block, looking in ex- tent like a western cornfield, came into view. The extent of the fields and the quantity of plants grown is sur- prising. How are they kept true to name? How are they handled in win- ter? These and other like questions were heard repeatedly. Still it is done and done correctly, as is proved by the rows and rows, hundreds of feet long, of the same kinds in full fl wer. The variety in form and color a& seen here is certainly wonderful. There seems positively every shade from white to black, except blue and green. IP ^g&.''^j?' : ;g;^ ..t4.': --;^aa> r *aBSi!i^^-^ '"^~ — ^ i ^ A. BH^^^^s ^^'"A.i*'^**'*'"*^ '^ ^^TT ^^ ^^"ISWpWplll PEACOCK DAHLIA FARM EMPLOYES, ATCO, N. J. 1903. The American Florist. 375 FLORIST'S CLUB OF PHILADELPHIA AT THE PEACOCK DAHLIA FARMS, ATCO, N. J., SEPTEMBER 16, 1905. The Century type of singles are gor- geous and beautiful. Some of the sin- gles measure six inches in diameter. The cactus sorts are splendid and when the weakness of stem immediately back of the flower which characterizes many of them is overcome t^iey should be lead- ers in the cut flower market. The de- mand for the cut blooms, Mr. Pea- cock says, is increasing steadily. Flow- ers are now shipped daily to all the large cities, being packed in pasteboard boxes protected by skeleton crates, which seem to carry them safely long distances. The season will last until frost, which may come soon or not un- til the second week in October. After these large fields had been looked over, a bounteous repast was enjoyed under the trees near the mansion. The par- ty was then grouped and photographed, after which Mr. Peacock received ex- pressions of the pleasure the visitors all felt in what they had seen and the generous treatment received at his hands. They wished him continued success in his work and gave him in addition three rousing cheers. As it was now near train time Mr. Pea- cock invited all present to go through the fields, gather all the flowers they could carry and take them_ home as souvenirs of their visit. This was ac- cepted with a will, and many armfuls of the beautiful blossoms graced the train which carried the party back to the city, very much pleased with their outing. K. Waco, Tex. — ^At a recent meeting of the Floral Society arrangements were made for the fall exhibit, and the out- look is promising for a good show. THE ROSE. Feeding: and Ventilating:. L/ This summer from all accounts has been anything but favorable to indoor rose culture, and still worse for those outside, owing to the frequent rains and cloudy weather in many sections. The plants under these adverse condi- tions, are naturally a little soft in growth, and it has made us all use an extra amount of time and sulphur to keep the mildew in check. However, a few bracing days will do wonders in the way of ripening up the growth and otherwise conditioning the plants. If the plants should happen to be rather soft and making new growth during a hot, cloudy spell of weather, greatest care must be used in manipulat- ing the ventilators when the weather clears up. It is a good plan to keep the houses rather close the first clear day following several days of cloudy weather rather than run the ventilators opened to the limit unless there is but little air stirring outside. Often the wind and bright sun will scorch or wilt the plants badly if the sashes are raised too high, while the plants are in a soft condition. They will soon get over this, however, and within a couple of days can be aired freely, avoiding draughts of course. The young plants will keep one busily tieing from now on and if they have reached that stage where it is necessary to begin cutting from them the roots should be very near the surface of the soil. If this is the case the cultivation of the soil should be stopped or the roots will be injured. The soil can be leveled here and there with the hands and a light top dressing of pulverized sheep manure applied to the beds. From 150 to 200 lbs. to a house 20.X100 feet will be sufficient. This top dressing not only furnishes suffi- cient nourishment for the present, but will keep the surface of the soil in ex- cellent condition, and will make it take the water evenly; in fact, there is noth- ing that can be used to better advantage than sheep manure as an early dress- ing for the beds. The time will soon be with us when we can run the boilers steadily. This will give a chance to even up the tem- perature, and the plants will soon show marked improvements. At present the difference between the day and night temperature will vary from 20° to 50° without running the boilers, but look out for those cool, rainy spells, when one can use steam advantageously, as the sulphur fumes will be greatly in de- mand from now on. How about those broken panes in the roof, have they all been replaced ? If not, the plants can easily be picked from the others if they have been under a drip, for there is hardly anything that will retard the growth of a plant quick- er than a drip or where the rain pours in from a broken pane in the roof. And its a waste of energy and fumigating material to try to rid the plants of green fly when there are several lights missing from the roof. If you still have a few lights to replace let this be the very next thing looked after. American Beauty roses will require the utmost care at this time as black spot is harder to keep in check now than at any other time. Do not tie them too 376 The American Florist. Sept. 2J, compactly, but merely support the growth without crowding in any way. Syringe them only on the brightest of days. Liberty, like Beauty, takes the black spot easily and must be watched closely. As to watering and ventilating, do not let any of the beds get over wa- tered with no steam to help them out of a hole. There is hardly a time during the whole season when one should be as observant as now. The close ob- server makes the successful grower, and we must be constantly alert to be able to detect a slight change in our plants for the worse and to apply a remedy before it is too late. This, of course, depends a great deal on ability, but if we really love our work and our plants they won't go far wrong for want of care. The stocks that are being carried over, particularly those that have been tied down, may have some growth hanging over the walks and somewhat in the way. By running a wire on each side of the beds and about eight or ten inches above them the buds can be tied back out of the way. One wire on each side of the beds will be sufficient to tie to as the growth from these plants as a rule requires but little supporting. The solid beds will hardly require as much water from now on as the days grow shorter and these plants should be syringed very early so as to give the foliage a chance to dry out before night. E. Roses for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Ed. American Floeist:— I have one house of roses well start- ed and expect to have several crops in before Thanksgiving. I want these roses Bride and Bridesmaid, to be in full crop at that time. Can the same roses be made to produce a full crop for Christ- mas? When should one start to feed Bride, Bridesmaid and American Beauty to have them right for Christ- mas? B. R. There are a number of things to be taken into consideration and it would be a difficult matter to suggest the prop- er treatment without first seeing the plants. It will be impossible, however, to have a crop at Thanksgiving, and another at Oiristmas, too, with only one house. But if B. R. prefers a Christmas crop, it will take at least seven weeks to bring them in after he begins to cut the crop ahead. In other words, if B. R. is cutting heavily from November l to lo I think he will strike it about right for Christmas, and if he cuts heavily from October i to 15 he can expect good cutting at Thanksgiv- ing. They will come in at least a week or ten days earlier at this time of the year than in December. The time stat- ed above are noted under favorable weather conditions. Personally, I never attempt to crop my roses, running them at an even temperature throughout the season, never increasing the tempera- ture in order to force a crop in nor de- creasing it to hold them back. I have decided long ago that this is the most profitable method to follow. Very often a very promising lot of plants are per- manently injured by over forcing and again they are often put to sleep for weeks and weeks by chilling a house in order to retard the crop. Now in reference to feeding Bridesmaid and American Beauty, if they have been cut heavily for some time, and the plants are vigorous, give them a slight top dressing of pulverized sheep manure. Follow this up about a week later with manure water rather weak for the first application, increasing the strength at each watering, which should be about once a week from now on. For a weak solution, mix a half peck of strong sheep manure in about fifty gallons of water or a peck of cow manure to the same amount of water. For full strength a heaping peck of sheep man- ure or half bushel of cow manure should be added. A change from one manure to the other once in a while works to a good advantage. E. Soil for Roses. Ed. American Floeist :— Why will roses not grow in soil like sample herewith? Neither grafted nor own root stock thrives in it and any shoots that do start are too weak to be of any use and the weaker plants die off entirely. In adjoining houses carnations and other stock grow and bloom in first- class shape. I also send samples of arte- sian and surface water used in the houses. I have one large house of Bride, Bridesmaid and Golden Gate planted early and unless the trouble can be rem- edied they will grow no roses. Butte, Mont. R. W. L. An examination of the sample of soil submitted shows it to contain about 0.2 per cent soluble salts, and this probably explains why the roses do not grow in this soil, as they are known to be quite susceptible to the presence of soluble salts. The sample of surface water con- tains about IIS parts of soluble salts per 100,000, and this amount seems rather large for use in watering roses under such soil conditions, especially as the salts would have a tendency to accumu- late more and more in the soil. The artesian well water sent is of better quality, containing only half as much salts as the surface water. We would suggest that you use the best water obtainable and have good drainage for the soil on the benches, adding water copiously now and then to leach out some of the accumulated salts. By proceeding in this way .the amount of soluble salts in the soil on the benches might be reduced, but whether this would completely overcome the difficulty it is not possible for us to say with the meager information which we have concerning the conditions. The application of gypsum has been found to make certain plants more resistant to other salts, and it might be worth while to try the application of gypsum to the soil in question. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Details of Care Important. Watching the little details is one of the most important parts of caring for chrysanthemum plants at this time. All the buds should now be taken as they appear. Every day the plants will need looking over to see if any are ready, also to make sure that none are skipped. The growth is now so very rapid that any buds not attended to in time quick- ly become weakened. Now is also the time to see that the surfaces of beds are in the proper condition, with the roots well covered and not exposed to the sun and air. If the mulch put on some time back has became removed in places, leaving bare places, go over the beds and cover up these spots wiih fresh mulch. Applications of liquid ma- nure can be regularly given as often as the condition of the soil will allow. This important work must be governed by the richness of the soil and the treat- ment to which the plans have been sub- jected. If the stock was planted early and has had liberal treatment the plants by this time will have used up consid- erable of the fertilizers put in the soil at planting time. They should now be in condition to benefit by liberal feed- ing. Later planted stock, owing to the growth of the plants being so much softer, will not stand so much feeding, heavy feeding having a tendency to throw them into long, spindly growth with a long-necked stem. The matter of feeding must therefore be left to the CANNA KING HUMBERT AT THE PORTLAND EXPOSITION. Exhibited by Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago. /po5. The American Florist. 377 judgment of' the grower, who under- stands the conditions' under which his plants have been grown. But there is one important feature appliable to e'very batch of plants. That is, do not think of watering with liquid manure when the soil is dry; for the leaves of the plants will quickly commence to curl up and the buds to blast, the whole plant taking on an appearance of hav- ing been struck with blight. Owing to the heavy growth of foliage preventing a free circulation of air the lower leaves on some varieties will turn yel- low or become spotted. These should be removed to' let in the light and to help the soil dry out properly. The bench or house of late flowering vari- ■eties. whichever the case may be, must not be neglected even if they are not quite as interes'ting because the buds are not showing on them yet. They should be regularly attended to as re- gards the picking out of all side growths, staking and ample syringing to prolong active growth \vhich keeps the wood from ripening up before its time. The late varieties as a general rule are more or less subjected to mildew. This usual- ly first makes its appearaince on plants that cannot get sufficient light and air. As soon as the mildew commences give the affected plants a dusting of sul- phur to pre-vent its spread. J. Applying: Lime to Chrysanthemums. Ed. American Florist:— When should chrysanthemums be sprinkled with air-slaked lime? How much should be used? H. J. H. Air-slaked lime can be used on chry- santhemumsas soon as the buds are well formed, which means the present time with most varieties. To apply the lime, sprinkle it lightly over the beds, then rake it into the soil, but not too deep, just enough to prevent the lime from forming a crust on the surface. Then give the bed a watering. The Memorial to Wiliiam McMillan. -FIRST SUPERINTENDENT OF BUFFALO PARKS. On September ii there was un- veiled, with appropriate ceremonies, a memorial fountain as a tribute to tlje late William McMillan. Mr. McMil- lan's name is familiar to all who are interested in park development, and a sketch of his life appeared in these •columns at the time of his death. See issue of August 19, 1899, page 98. The monument, which has just been -dedicated, is located on a blufl: over- looking the lake in Delaware park, in the midst of a beautiful scene of Mr. McMillan's creation. It consists of a pile of rough hewn Aberdeen granite, typical of the rugged and truthful ■ character of the man. On one side of the monument are the usual faucets and drinking cups, and on the other, flowing from a crev- ice i;n the rocks, is a stream of pure water, falling in z. miniature cascade to the stone basin below, thus giving refre|shment to both man and beast. ■ The ; inscription reads, "William Mc- Millan, First Superintendent of Buffalo Parks, 1870-1898. Erected by a Few of His Friends." To those who knew William McMil- lan, no reminder of his worth is need- ed, but this memorial serves to show the appreciation""of"his fellow" citizens, and to say to the coming generations, " "Here was a man." John F. Cowell. ■ THE WILLIAM McMILLAN MEMORIAL. PALMS AND FERNS. Suggestions for Autumn. The chilly nights and heavy dews of September are warning us that the heat- ing apparatus will soon be required in action again, for it really does not pay to be too economical in this particular, the excessive moisture that condenses on the foliage of the palms having an in- jurious .effect when too long continued. There are still two months of growing weather to be expected, or if the season be a favorable one somewhat longer than that, but there are also damp and cloudy days to contend with. It is at such a time that a little fire heat is especially valuable. The same advice will apply with equal force to the fern house, for in the latter the evil effect of too much condensation on the foliage will be shown even sooner than on the palms, the tougher leaves of the palms being naturally less subject to spotting and dampness than the tender fronds of the -adiantums for example. With the fire heat will be required plenty of ventilation both day and night, a close and muggy atmosphere being detrimental to either palms or ferns that are to be used for commercial purposes. And with these cool nights more care should be exercised in watering and syringing, for it will be found that some- what less water will be needed from this time until the use of fire heat increases with frosty weather and thus dries out the plants. Shading on the glass should be growing somewhat thinner as thetrays of the sun become less direct. As a mat- tre of fact it has already become decid- edly thin on many greenhouses in the vicinity of Philadelphia after so ' tre- mendous a rainfall as that received on September 14, when over five and 'one- half inches of ' rain fell in less ;than twelve hours. But little shading is required after the middle of October, excepting it may be in the case of Cocos Wectdelliana, this palm^keeping in better color with a slight shade during the fall months, or 'else with some kentias that arc becoming rather pot-bound. The customers usually prefer a kentia with dark green foliage rather than one that has the appearance of being starved unless it may be plants that are only to be used for decorating. It is' a good practice to pot on the young kentias at this season if one has the space to do so, from the fact that these most useful palms will continue to grow and improve during the winter months, thus gaining much in size and value before the time for the spring pot- ting. In doing this, however, there should be some judgment used by the potter, for.it is seldom that all the plants in a lot are ready for repotting at the same time. We find it much the best plan to select carefully those that fit for a shift and then -to set up the remainder and make another crop of them as they gain in strength. It is by observing these trifling details that one is enabled to grow stock of an even grade, and of such a grade as to command the most favorable price iri the market. The value of careful grad- ing and selection has long been known to the fruit and vegetable grower, and is also practiced by many of the cut flower men, and why not also by the palm grower? As we have remarked before, the seedling palms are not all even in habit and character, and among a lot of latanias or kentias there are usually to be found some freaks that w-ould never make a perfectly balanced specimen, and such as these had better be discarded as soon as noted, for. it does not pay to grow, stock .of that char; acter. ■ ■ , ... . A' lot of,. poor stock may occupy the same number of square feet of space that is .filled.. b)- an equal number of good specimens, but the first. lot can only be .worked off as. culls in a bargain, lot; while the good plants will find customers .at full regular prices just as -long as there is. any. business, to be done. Some of the- damaged and indifferent stock may be utilized in made-up plants, but it is not a .wise plan to depend on such stock altogether, for there are still cus- tomers who demand a perfect single- stemmed plant, and there are quite a good many of them, too. 378 The American Florist. Sept. 2j, There seems to be good reason to think that as the taste of the public is gradually improved horticulturally there will be a greater demand for perfect specimens whether it be hydrangeas or palms, pansies or pandanuses. In our older communities there is evidence offered from time to time that there are good judges of plants to be found among the consumers. As to what direction the public taste may take during the present season, it is difficult to predict, and possibly the prediction would not have much more weight than the straw votes for the presidency that are inflict- ed upon a long suffering constituency by various newspapers each presidential campaign. But at the present time it looks as though the kentias would again have the best of the choice among the palms, and that K. Belmoreana would be decidedly the palm for the million, with K. Forsteriana a fairly good second. Latanias still sell, provided the plants are stocky and shapely, and this is really one of the most reliable palms for the window garden, but lanky, thin-leaved lantanias find a very slow market, unless it may be in, the well advertised bargain sale of some department store. Under these latter conditions the gtiileless pub- lic are sometimes found falling over one another in order to secure a poor 50 cent plant for 75 cents, just as they recently strove to secure some worthless Cycas revoluta at 49 cents each in one of our large stores. Cocos Weddelliana has not been quite so actively in demand of late, though still the best dwarf palm for table use or for the center of ferneries, and it seems quite possible that the mar- ket was somewhat overloaded with this palm for a season or two. If there is any great restriction in the demand for cocos it does not seem to have affected the price of the seeds to any great extent, for they are still held at comparatively high figures, and it may be found before the close of the season that the falling off in the cocos trade was a matter of locality and that the man who has a batch of strong and healthy stock need have no special anx- iety in regard to its disposal. Caryota urens is seldom offered among the wholesale growers of late years, and it is rather hard to say whether the buyers would take to it or not. As a single plant the caryota is too thin to be very effective in small specimens, but three or four plants grouped together in an 8-inch or lo-inch pot form a very attrac- tive plant. In grouping the caryotas the plants should have the foliage nicely arranged so as to avoid that one-sided appearance that sometimes is noted in carelessly potted specimens. After pot- ting the plants should be kept somewhat warm and close for a time until they are re-established, as the roots of this palm are rather impatient of disturbance. Great stocks of Boston ferns are being prepared for this winter's sales, and at this season should be getting well filled out with fronds and requiring consider- able space for their development. No shading is required for these ferns now, and those that are getting starved may safely be given some extra feeding in the form of liquid manure, the nephrolepises being of such strong growth and so free in forming roots that they can readily assimilate some rich food, and will soon respond in regained color of the foliage jffer being fed with manure water. ,: , W. H. Taplin.. THE PEONY. John Richardson's Peonies. Peonies were the special interest and cherished as the pride of the garden of John Richardson, the noted Boston horti- culturist, who lived from February ig, 1798, to September 22, 1887, and orig- inated many choice varieties of dahlias, phloxes, deutzias and peonies. In his carefully kept garden he grew Pjeonia tenuifolia, both the single and the double form, Paeonia officinalis rubra variety, the double old garden favorite, and variety alba, the chai-ming variety that is delicate pink on opening and turns white before fading. He also grew a few good tree peonies, but as far as known did not raise any seedlings of this class. The Pasonia albiflora varieties, or Chinese peonies, were his specialty. He did not have a great many, some forty plants, at least in later years. In addition, how- ever, he had his unbloomed seedlings, "candidates for fame," as he called them with a twinkle in his eye. After his death I took from his seed-bed some seventy-five unbloomed seedlings. This shows remarkable activity and a devotion to horticulture in a man nearly ninety years of age. It was a treat to go into Mr. Richard- son's garden with him in peony season. He would talk of his favorites with the spirit of an enthusiast, undimmed by advancing years, and even when not in bloom the flower in all its perfection was before his mind's eye and he would dis- cuss them as he passed the plants in a walk about the garden. A seedling peony had to be of high quality of excellence to meet his approval. He would have noth- ing else and singles of semi-doubles were discarded at once. Color and form to his mind were of first importance as in other flowers ; habit of growth was also an important character. It may be fairly said that an unusual number of his seed- lings have a fine upright habit of growth, a most desirable feature. Another fea- ture of Mr. Richardson's seedlings is their striking vigor of growth. In a collection of over 200 varieties lately I was able to pick out the Richardson seedlings almost without exception by" their superior size, and when mistaken it was because other varieties had a simi-, lar growth. In the measurements given in the following description of eighteen of his seedlings the average is thirty- seven and four-tenths inches in height from the ground to the flower, but not including the flower in the measurement. Records of peonies in his garden go back to 1857, when some fragrant forms are recorded, but for how much longer he had been growing them is not known. From 1857 to his death was thirty years, and in that period at least; he was actively raising seedlings. According to George Paul, peonies began to be culti- vated by florists in England about 1840, and in 1855, so far as Paul could ascer- tain, there were tweftty-four double varieties in the garden catalogues in England. In France and Belgium peonies were actively grown somewhat earlier, Paul says in France about 1824. It is seen, therefore, that Mr. Richardson's experience covered a large part of the period of active peony growing up to the time of his death. The Richardson peonies are generally considered as late bloomers ; but this is only partially true. Some seedlings are early as well as some late, so that they cover the whole season of this type. This year (1904) they were in bloom continu- ously, without a break, from the fourth of June into the early part of July, a full month. What the stock was from which he raised his remarkable seedlings is an interesting question, which cannot be answered with assurance. Most of his plants were seedlings as they were known to me. He had, however, a few good old peonies, Festiva (Donkelael-, 1838), which measured this year twenty- eight and one-half inches in height to the flower; Festiva Maxima (Miellez, 1851), which measured forty-one and one-half inches to the flower; Pottsii Plena (Calot? 1857), crimson, which measured thirty-three and one-half inches to the flower, and a double white seedling raised by Mr. Carter, of the Botanic Gar- den, in Cambridge, which measured thirty-six inches to the flower. The foli- Chadron, jSieb. — A flower show held here was a splendid success. BABY RAMBLER ROSE AT THE PORTLAND EXPOSITION. Exhibited by Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago 1905- Th E American Florist. 379 age, habit and size of many of the Rich- ardson seedlings resemble Festiva Max- ima so closely that I am strongly of the opinion that they contain blood from that fine old standard. It is quite likely that the other varieties mentioned enter more or less into their composition. To all who have grown them, Mr. Richard- son's seedling peonies stand amongst the very best productions of this fine flower. As the late Francis Parkman, eminent historian and horticulturist, said to me: "They are unique." A judgment from one fitted by his own experience to express a critical opinion. As already stated Mr. Richardson did not name his seedlings, and even in peonies there are but few exceptions. These exceptions are in varieties that he exhibited before the Massachusetts Hor- ticultural Society— Dorchester and Rubra Superba — when it is quite possible that he was requested to give them some name. These names he never afterward used as far as I am aware. Most of his seedling peonies were named by his friend, John C. Hovey, who grew and exhibited them, or by myself. As there is so much confusion in nomenclature from duplication of names in common usage, I selected the names of eminent scientific men, hoping thus to avoid pos- sible duplication. As many years ago I named and distributed some varieties already named without knowing that fact, I gave my names as synonyms in such cases in the following description of the several varieties. T. C. Thurlow, a writer on peonies, states that Mr. Rich- ardson bequeathed his peonies to John C. Hovey, but that is a mistake. Mr. Hovey received what peonies he had as a gift during Mr. Richardson's life. Mr. Hovey when visiting me shortly before his death in 1894, on request dictated the names he had given and the descrip- tions of the Richardson seedlings in his possession. As this is an important mat- ter to peony growers his description is given at this point : Perfection. — Blush rose, silver medal, June 23, 1869. Dorchester. — Bright rose, darker in center ; first-class certificate of merit, July 9, 1870. Grandiflora. — Light rose, flat flower, first-class certificate of merit, June 26, 1883. Rubra Superba. — Bright crimson car- mine ; first-class certificate of merit, June 20, 1871. Norfolk. — Flower large, cup shaped, light rose, darker center, compact grow- ing plant. Francis B. Hayes. — Bright rose. Cambridge. — Small bright rose, late. (Of this variety I have not been able to locate authentic specimens). John Richardson. — Small very double rose, like high Perfection, rose, blush edge. Milton Hill. — Blush white, very dou- ble; first-class certificate of merit, June 27, 1891. The following is a list with descrip- tions of the Richardson seedling peonies, with synonyms where such exist and the awards they have received ; these awards were all made by the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society, so that for the sake of brevity the name of the society is not further mentioned. The date of blooming this year is given, and also the height. The height was taken in August, and measures the distance from the _ ground to the calyx of the flower; with the flower, therefore, some inches would be added as a maximum LILY BLOOM WITH TEN PETALS.— See page : height. The whole set of eighteen varie- ties was exhibited this year before the society either on June S, 11, 21-22. Charles Sedgwick Minot.— Named by me. Clear satin pink, large very beauti- ful flower, guard petals broad, center petals narrower, as long as guards, very high, round flower, perfectly double, no stamens or stigmas showing, very sweet scented, erect habit, a profuse bloomer. Posthumous seedling, in bloom June 9, 1904, height to flower forty inches. Exhibited by me June 11, 1904, when it received a first-class certificate of merit. Named for Professor Charles Sedgwick Minot, embryologist, and a skilful grower of peonies. Dorchester.-^Named by Mr. Richard- son ( synonym George W. Tryon), Light clear pink, cream color in center, primrose yellow in center when opening, sweet scented, perfectly double, no stamens or stigmas showing, medium sized flower, stands very erect on stem, free bloomer. In bloom June 18, 1904, height to flower thirty-six inches. Exhib- ited by Mr. Richardson, July g, 1870, when it was awarded a first-class cer- tificate of merit. Named for the locality in which it originated. Francis B. Hayes. — Named by John C. Hovey. Bright rose, perfectly double, no stamens or stigmas visible, central petals as long as guard petals, some laciniated petals with broad petals in center, a fine bloomer, rather weak in the stem. In bloom June i8,_ 1904. Height to flower twenty-seven inches, a measurement kindly sent me by Mrs. E. M. Gill. Named for the late Francis B. Hayes, a former president of this society, and a patron of horticulture. Ferdinand Stoliczka.— Named by me. Guard petals broad, a most delicate shell- pink, central petals narrower, erect, exquisite white, with a slight primrose cast, rounded at the tips, perfectly double, no stamens or stigmas showing, free bloomer, flowers erect, plant of vigorous growth, very choice. In bloom June 10, 1904, height to flower twenty-seven inches ; this measurement is inadequate as my plants had been recently moved and all the best blooms cut. A stronger plant in Dr. Walcott's garden measures forty and one-half inches to the flower. Exhibited by me June 11, 1904, when it received a first-class certificate of merit. Named for Ferdinand Stoliczka, a Euro- ; pean palaeontologist. George B. Sowerby. — Named by me. Guard petals delicate pink, in a flat row like a saucer, inner petals long, nar- rower, wrinkled, laciniated, white shaded yellow, very double, no stamens, but the stigmas are visible in center when fully opened, very vigorous, free bloomer. Mr. Richardson aptly compared it to ice cream in a pink saucer. Very early, in bloom June 4, 1904, blooms have been supplied for decorations when no other Chinese peonies were to be found in the market, height to flower thirty-nine and one-half inches. Not one of the best of Mr. Richardson's seedlings, but desirable on account of its earliness and is a fine flower. Named for George B. Sowerby, an English conchologist. Grandiflora. — Named by . John C. Hovey (synonym Alpheus Hyatt). Beau- tiful light rose pink, cupped in opening, quite flat when fully opened, petals nearly uniform throughout, very large, I have had flowers measuring nine inches in diameter. Flowers tend to bend over . from their own weight and a not very rigid stem, perfectly double, no stamens or stigmas showing, a splendid flower. In bloom June 15, 1904, height to flower forty-three and one-half inches. Exhib- ited by John C. Hovey, June 26, 1883, when it received a first-class certificate of merit. Named for its size, perhaps - the greatest in diameter of any of the Richardson seedlings. H. A. Hagen. — Named by me. Bright, 380 The American Florist. Sept. 2Sr clear pink, cupped, exquisite color, per- fectly double, no stamens or stigmas vis- ible, all petals of a uniform color, flowers stand up very erect on the plant, quite close to "Norfolk;" but more uniform_ in color throughout. Posthumous seedling of Mr. Richardson's. In bloom June 17, 1904, height to flower thirty-two and one-half inches. Named for the late Dr. H. A. Hagen, entomologist. Henry Woodward. — Named by me. Light blush, pink, lighter in center, very large, rather flat flower, perfectly double, no stamens or stigmas visible, of good habit; but not as erect as some others. In bloom June 21, 1904, height to flower forty-two and one-half inches. Named for l)r. Henry Woodward, an English palasdntologist. Isaac Lea. — Rose pink with a slight purplish cast, perfectly double, under good! culture develops some very large flowers. A good bloomer. In bloom June! i8, 1904, height to flower thirty- seven and one-half inches. Named for Isaac Lea. an American conchologist. John Richardson.— Named by John C. Hovey for the originator of these choice peonies (synonym Sven Loven). Blush rose, very double, fine form, color uni- form throughout, no stamens or stigmas visible, erect habit. In bloom June 18, 1904, height to flower forty and one- fourth inches. Exhibited by me June 21, 1904, when it received a first-class certifi- cate of -merit. - • Milton Hill. — Named by John C. Hovey (synonym Augustus A. Gould). Flowers are large, clear, soft flesh color throughout, a little pinker if shaded, or opened in the house, turns nearly white in the sun. Center creamy in the open- ing bud, cupped in form, central petals ■ r-t like a rose, perfectly double, no Ctamens or stigmas visible. A wonder- fully beautiful flower, one of the choicest of known peonies. Plant of fine erect habit, and a good bloomer. Exhibited by John C. Hovey, June 27, 1 891, when it received a first-class certificate of merit. a late variety, in bloom June 21, 1904, and considerably later, height to flower thirty-three inches. Named for Milton Hill, one of the most beautiful suburbs of Boston. Norfolk,— Named by John C. Hovey (synonym F. M. Balfour). Flowers large, cup shaped, light rose pink, darker in center, an extremely beautiful color. Per- fectly double, no stamens or stigmas showing, a profuse bloomer, plant of good habit, one of the choicest of the Richardson seedlings. In blpom June 18, 1904. height to flower thirty-five and one-half inches. Named Norfolk for the ■county in which the town of Dorchester {now part of the city of Boston) is sit- uated. Paul Fischer. — Named by me. Bright rose pink, perfectly double, cupped, no stamens or stigmas visible, especially attractive in the opening bud, medium sized flower, free bloomer, very erect. Foliage broad, vigorous and very distinct in character. This variety has unfortu- nately a tendency to be bull-headed, which is a serious fault, but it is such a distinct variety and yields such attractiye flowers that it is well worth growing in spite of this fault. In bloom June 9, 1904, height to flower thirty-two inches. Named for Paul Fischer, a French con- chologist. Richardson's Perfection. — Named Per- fection by Mr.' Richardsoh or John C. Hovey ; which, is not certain. As another and older European variety is called Queen's Perfection, and in "catalogues is usually listed under the name "Perfec- tion," I throw out the name of the pres- ent variety as practically a duplication, and alter the name to Richardson's Per- fection, thus retaining the original name yet giving it a distinctive standing. (Synonym Karl A. Zittel). Flowers medium sized, light blush pink, lighter in center, shaded to yellow at base of cen- tral petals. Perfectly double, no stamens or stigmas visible. A full high flower, fragrant, of very upright habit, and a free bloomer, an extremely choice, all- round peony. Bud before opening very high as are many of the Richardson seed- lings, and with a curious dull green calyx striped with darker green. In bloom June 19, 1904, height to, flower thirty-eight and one-half inches. Exhib- ited by Mr. Richardson, June 23, 1869, when it was awarded a silver medal. R. P. WhitfieW.— Named by me. Light pink, shaded to lighter in center, rather flat flower, perfectly double, no stamens or stigmas visible, free bloomer. In bloom June 20, 1904, height to flower forty ? r . - \^ ^mmxM .^ 1 \. W^T* 1 ' Iv ^m Medinilla Magnifica. inches. Named for Prof. R. P. Whitfield, palaeontologist in the American Museum, New York. Rubra Superba. — Namedby John Rich- ardson (synonym W. G. Binney). Bright crimson carmine, with no trace of purple tinge, a fine clear color, uniform color throughout,all petals rose-shaped, cupped, no stamens or stigmas visible, flower of good size, fragrant, very erect, plant robust. Considered one of the best of all crimson peonies and the only one of this color in the set. In bloom June 17, 1904, and much later, height to flower forty-one inches. Exhibited by Mr. Richardson, June 20, 1871, when it received a first- class certificate of merit; Named for its color and quality. Samuel Henshaw.- — Named by me. Outer petals clear rose pink, tinged with white, inner petals pink and vifhite inter- mingled, the white predominating, very large and full flower, a little low in the center, in hot sun turns nearly or quite white throughout. ' Very large and of wonderful vigor, the stem nearly as large as a lady's little fingei", stands upright throughout heavy wind and rain unharmed, of very distinctive character. To get best results it should be shaded from hot sun, disbudded and freely manured. It is then a magnificent peony. In bloom June 20, 1904, height to flower thirty-four inches ; the tallest blooms much exceeded this measurement, but had been cut for exhibition. Exhibited by me, June 21, 1904, when it was awarded a silver medal. Posthumous seedling of Mr. Richardson's, named for Samuel Henshow, entomologist and Curator of the Museum of Comparative Zoology, at Harvard University. Walter Faxon. — Clear bright pink, brighter in center, the most exquisite shade of pink I have seen in a peony, very double, but a few stamens show in the center, no stigmas visible, cupped, a profuse bloomer. Lateral buds develop with the leading buds, so that beautiful clusters are produced. One of the very best and most distinctive of Mr. Rich- ardson's choice productions. In bloom June IS, 1904, height to flower forty and one-half inches. Exhibited by me, June 21, 1904, when it received a first-class certificate of merit. Named for Dr. Wal- ter Faxon, zoologist. — Robert Tracy Jackson in the Transactions of the Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Vlediallla Mag:iiiflca. The accompanying illustration, from a photograph taken at the conservatories at Mrs. T. Harrison Garret's country home, Evergreen, Baltimore county, Md., June 2, 1905, gives only a faint idea of the highly decorative character of this plant. Charles Ufiler, gardener, states that during the month of June alone there were over 100 flower clus- ters on this plant, and that during the past twenty years it has never failed to bloom annually. It is now ten feet high. This plant requires an abundant supply of liquid manure and it does not need much rest. Lily With Ten Petals. While Lilium multiflorum and other varieties of lilies usually have not more than six petals, and eight is an abnormal number seen only by few, a picture of a lily with ten petals may be interest- ing. The photograph was made from a bloom picked from a lily stem sent in to the New York Florists' Exchange by W. C. Duncan, of Astoria, L. I. The five other flowers on the same stem were of an ordinary character, six petals to the flower. New York. MARKET UNSTEADY. The market is unstable in every sense of the word. Early morning sales seem satisfactory for the time of year, but after the "regulars" have boug'ht and selected, buying is done very largely on a clean-out basis. VaU ues one day may seem to be good, and the next reversed. Roses, while not so plentiful as they have been in the past two weeks are decidedly off in quality, mildew being woefully ap- parent. Good stock moves fairly well at quoted prices. Carnations are not over plentiful, and good stock is still scarce. Arrivals of really choice stock are rare, and when to be had bring fancy prices. Violets are quite a feature, and some of the arrivals are excellent in quality, but they bring off-season prices, which rule very low iust now with so much other stock rgos. The American Florist. 381 available. Asters are approaching the end of the cut and very few good flowers are to be had. Northern stock shows the touch of early frosts. Dah- lias are abundant and do not seem to move. It is small wonder, however, as the varieties grown for this market would hardly appeal to the most ignor- ant in flower culture. There are so many good sorts to be had, pleasing in both mass and loose effects, that it is a pity the growers should continue to send "trash" to market. 'Express com- panies are naturally voracious, and they are getting practically the bulk of the profits of the dahlia business, and al- ways will unless growers wake up to the seriousness of the situation. Lily of the valley, and lilies are in good demand. Gardenias are to be had in good quality at remunerative prices. There is considerable movement in orchids, and distant shipments are nu- merous. Early arrivals of Cattleya la- biata are fine in quality. Gladioli are plentiful,, but the fall weather recently experienced has told on the quality. Such stock as is coming in does not prepossess buyers, and is cut rather close for satisfactory opening. Fall foliage seems to be a good thing for decorations, and oak branches have a good marketable value. The versatility of the wholesaler was emphasized in a showing of cat tails and golden rod made by one prominent in the trade this week, and he sold easily. The Market, September 20. — The market to-day is dull and uncertain, outside stock arriving poor in quality owing to the heavy rains. TOWN TOPICS. The employes of the wholesalers have formed an association which will give a ball early in January. The officers of the association are : Nick Schreiner, president; Chas. Matthews, vice-presi- dent ; John Foley, treasurer ; Phil. Dietzenberger, financial secretary; John Egenbrod, recording secretary ; and James Coyle, sergeant-at-arms. Tickets will shortly be on sale, and present in- dications point to a brilliant success of the undertaking. Leo Klein the Third avenue whole- saler is back from his wedding trip. He is pleased with the cordiality ac- corded him by the Washington and Philadelphia florists whom he called upon when visiting those cities. Thomas Young's new wholesale store is about ready for business. The ar- rangements made for the handling of cut flowers make one wonder why there are not more second floor stores on Twenty-eighth street. Starke & Kleine, the new wholesale florists and plantsmen on Twenty-ninth street have opened up under favorable circumstances and are quite satisfied with the outlook for business. Alex J. Guttman is happy this week, over an order from Europe covering Victory carnations and other American novelties. At the next meeting of the Florists' Club there will be an exhibition of chrysanthemums and late outside grown produce. John I. Raynor received a shipment of chrysanthemums this week. Wm. Ghormley will have early chrys- anthernums next week. Cblcago. A QUIET WEEK. The variable weather has tended to make the past week a quiet one. The humid temperature has also been hard on growing stock and tended to force blooming and cause softening of stock. The rain of Monday played havoc with outdoor stocks and asters were re- ceived looking very much battered and rusty. Bride and Bridesmaid roses held up well and quantities of first- class flowers have been received, much of it of almost winter quality. Amer- ican Beauty, Kaiserin and Perle roses continue to improve. There has been a strong demand for first-class carna- tions, which have been very scarce. The first violets of the season have been received, and dealers report that good stock has sold well at from 60 cents to $1 per 100. Leucothoe sprays, the first of the new crop, are now in market, and the movement of green goods shows a slight improvement. FLOKISTS' CLLIB MEETING. The first regular meeting of the Flor- ists' Club for the season was held Sep- tember 14 with a fair attendance. In the absence of the president, Vice-Presi- dent John P. Risch occupied the chair. The talk of the evening consisted largely of comment on the recent S. A. F. con- vention by George Asmus and J. C. Vaughan. Plans were outlined for the coming season and some good schemes were started. There was an exhibit of gladioli and dianthus by Vaughan's greenhouses, the same firm showing a .vase of blooms of the new rose, Etoile de France, which was recommended for its rich red color, fullness, petalage and fragrance, receiving an award of merit. The next regular meeting will be held September 28, when the question of meeting monthly instead of twice a month will be discussed, and it is hoped to inaugurate a series of monthly meet- ings in outlying sections of the city. TRIBUTE TO MEMORY OF JOHN C. URE. The following preamble and resolu- tions were unanimously adopted : Wheeeas, Almighty God in the exercise of His divine will has removed from this world and the busy cares of life, John C. Ure, There-tore, We, the members of the Chi- cago Florists' Club as assembled here to- night to pay our last sad tributes to the memory of the departed, and to express our deep appreciation of the many and lasting obligations that we, as fellow-craftsmen owe him. and by words and outward tokens to express our sincere sorrow for the irre- parable loss our club has sustained by his death, Resolved. That it is but a just tribute to the Inemory of the departed to say that in regretting his removal from our midst, we mourn for one who was in every way an able florist and horticulturist. His love for flowers won for him the admiration of all, and his landscaping done about the Illi- nois state building at the World's Columbian Exposition was highly commended by every- one. No man ever did or could do more for the advancement of horticulture and we sin- cerely deplcre his loss and express our heart- felt sympathy with his sorrowing family. Resolved. That these resolutions be spread upon the records of the club and an engrossed copy thereof be transmitted to the family of our deceased brother and to each of the trade journals. (Signed by) W. N. Rudd, president; Rob- ert Johnstone, secretary ; John P. Risch and F. F. Benthey, committee. Several improvements are being made in the store of E. H. Hunt. A bal- cony, the width of the room, is being constructed in the rear, and it is the intention to locate the office here, there- by increasing materially the space both for office and for packing counters. Charles W. McKellar has this week issued, his new catalogue, which has a very creditable appearance. A notice- able improvement over previous cata- logues is the ready reference index, which greatly facilitates hurried con- sultation. Miss Tonner, of the Flower Grow- ers' Market, claims the distinction of having had the first chrysanthemums, of the season, having received some Lady Fitzwygram, from W. F. Duntemann, Bensonville, September 9. R. J. Mohr, of Racine, Wis., was a visitor September 16, and reports that he is fast getting his recently ac- quired range in first class shape. He expects to open a retail store in a short time. Charles W. McKellar is showing a new line of cork and birch bark ware in baskets, pans, boxes, etc., in en- tirely new designs. He is also show- ing leucothoe" sprays of the new crop. Otto Schwill and wife who have been the guests of Leonard Kill and wife for about two weeks, returned to their home in Memphis, Tenn., Sep- tember 16, The marriage of Miss Rosa Schutz, daughter of Peter Schutz of Ham- mond, Ind., to John W. Leary, took place September 19., Wietor Brothers are now cutting some fine Kaiserin roses. They report a steady improvement on indoor car- nations. Vaughan's Greenhouses and Charles A. Samuelson were among the exhib- itors at the recent Dubuque, la., flower show. A new Greek "street flower shop" has made its appearance in front of 49 Randolph street. President E. G. Uihlein, of the Hor- ticultural Society of Chicago, will re- turn from Europe about October 10. Sinner Brothers report a good busi- ness on their tea roses, which are coming to town in fine shape. F. F. Benthey and Mons Olson have been slightly u'nder the weather for a few days. Charles A. Hunt is rejoicing in the arrival of a new seedman, a lo-pound bov. Visitors : Edward C. Green. College Station, Tex.; C. M. Hamilton, of HamiltorP & Plummer, Kewanee, 111.; E. T. Fancourt. representing S. S. Pen- nock, Philadebhia; James J. Karins, representing Henry A. Dreer, Phila- delphia; Mrs. William Dittmann, New Castle. Ind.; J. Sanstrom and wife, Momence. Fbiladelpbla. BUSINESS SLOW. Business did not run smoothly the past week, there being some days that were very slow. Prices are about the same although a man with a large order could get stock in almost all lines at figures very advantageous to himself. The American Beauty crop seems to have suffered from the very chilly days of last week, as much of it shows traces of mildew and the buds are bleached in the outer petals with the sulphur which seems to be the only remedy. All the varieties of roses' show an improvement in size. Brides- maids. Brides and Liberty in the spe- cial class are now quite presentable. There has also been seen a few tiice clean carnations, stock from inside. 382 The American Florist. Sept. 23, and it will not be long before there will be quite a showing of good flow- ers. Dahlias are now in the height of their season and are moving very well. A few dollars spent in a stock of these showy flowers gives one more display for' the money than in anything else at this time. Asters are on the wane and another week or so will wind them up. The first chrysanthemums of the season were handled from the Rut- ledge Nurseries, through Ed. Reid Pennock Brothers had them in their window September 13. Lady Fitzwy- gram was the variety. They might easily have been mistaken for white asters as they were no larger. They were genuine chrysanthemums, how- ever, and the first of the season. Chrysanthemum growers say their plants are looking fine and there prom- ises to be an abundant supply of these a trifle earlier than last j'ear, ABOUT TOVl-N. The Leo Niessen Company states last Saturday was a hummer at its place. It was a very busy • day and by night the firm was almost entiirety sold out. Ed. Reid has returned from his trip through the south. He says that all he visited are satisfied with'their pres- ent business and look forward to a prosperous season. At ^ the Flower Market things are now in working order. All the stand owners make their regular appearance as the days go by and express confidence in the outlook. Manager Meehan says he feels sure that this is to be their banner year. Charles H. Fox is coming on nicely with his new store opposite the Belle- vue-Stratford hotel. When completed he promises to have something unique, a store with features entirely its own and unlike anything used for the business in the city. S. S. Pennock has returned from his vacation and is looking well. Just now his force is very busy with their ship- ments of dahlias of which he handles an immense quantity at this time, being the agent of the Peacock Company in this city. Louis Cnuche is in with nice single violets, which are very good for Sep- tember. He says his plants look fine and he expects the coming season to have a larger and better stock than ever. Manager Muth of the Philadelphia Cutflower Company says his concern will be strong on special roses this winter, having added several expert growers to their consignor's list. William E. McKissick has secured the agency of one of the largest grow- ers of lily of the valley in the country and will handle this popular flower in large quantities. Leo Klein of New York and his bride were visitors in the past week ■ K. Boston. _ The condition of the market is prac- tically unchanged. Asters still remain the staple article, but the quality is generally poor. Roses are improving, but the orices are still low. Carna- tions have become quite scarce and are bringing good prices, especially those with any length of stem and of good Cualitv. Sales have been reoorted dur- ing the week as high as $4 per 100. The first chrysanthemums were placed |i on sale at the Park street market Sat- urday by William Nicholson, and found a ready sale; Lady Fitzwygram was the variety. MASSACHUSETTS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. The annual exhibition of the Massa- chusetts Horticultural Society opened on Thursday, September 14, and contin- ued for the remainder of the week, in- cluding Sunda}', the 17th. The display of greenhouse plants was the largest that has been staged at any show of the society for many years, in the opinion of many rivalling that grand exhibition given in Music Hall the year_ that the S. A. F. held its con- vention here. The Botanic Garden made a most beautiful display containing a large variety of species, many of which are seldom shown at the exhibition of the society. This display was not entered for competition, and was awarded a gratuity of $60, and Robert Cameron, the gardener, was given a silver medal for skill in the arrangement of the collection. Other exhibitors of green- house plants were Edward McMul- ken, A. F. Estabrook, Mrs. J. L. Gard- ner, Mrs. C. C. Converse, Mrs. Lester Leland and R. & J. Farquhar & Company. Julius Roehrs, of Ruther- ford, N. J., made a fine display of cro- tons. Tlie exhibit of Impatiens Holsti by W. W. Rawson & Company attract- ed a great deal of attention to its bright flowers. Henry A. Dreer of Philadelphia, displayed two tanks of acquatics, among which were noted three novelties : Victoria Trickeri, an immense pink flower of a very pleas- ing shade, awarded a flrst class cer- tificate of merit; Nympha:a Bissetii, pink, and N. dentata magnifica, large double white, which received honor- able mention. The collection of wild species of fruits — apoles, pears and grapes — from all parts of the world, displayed by the Arnold Arboretum, was very interest- ing, in that it contained the parentage of the luscious fruits which we have today. Tlie society's silver medal was awarded Jackson Dawson for this in- structive exhibit. H. H. Barrows & Son made an extensive exhibit of their two sports of Nephrolepis Barrowsii and N. Whitmani, the latter being awarded a first class certificate. In the R. & J. Farquhar Company's group were noted a large display of their new Lilium Philippinense and the large blooms of the longiflorum type at this season of the year attracted much at- tention. In the lecture hall was disnlayed the cut flowers. The dahlia exhibits were large and_ numerous, and many beauti- ful varieties were staged, the competi- tion in many classes being very close. In this hall again the Botanic Garden made an exceedingly large exhibit of whole, it was an elegant display, and hardy herbaceous flowers, and a dis- play by the Blue Hill Nurseries was nearly as large and varied, the former not being entered in competition. The city park department staged an in- teresting display of fruited and ber- ried shrubs. Lager & Hurrell's display of orchids made a bright spot in the exhibition. The display of fruit and vegetables, although not large, was of exceedingly good quality. NOTES. As predicted last week, the floral dis- play at the opening of the large new store of the Siegel Company exceeded anything that has ever occurred in this city. On entering the store at either of the two main entrances one passed under two immense floral arches com- posed of hydrangea and gladiolas, with the word "Welcome" across the cen- ter. Throughout the store the large white pillars were festooned with southern smilax and on and above the counters were arranged baskets, urns and bunches of flowers and potted plants. An idea of the magnitude of the decoration may be had when it is stated that there were used 125 cases of smilax, 600 palms and there were over 250 baskets and bunches. T. F. Galvin & Company were the decor- ators. On the morning of September 16 the home and barn of Norris F. Comley ■ of Lexington, were destroyed by fire. * The family with the exception of Mr. Comley were away, and he was awak- ened about four o'clock to find the house all ablaze, and barely managed to get out of the house, the barn hav- ■■ ing first caught fire, which was com- I municated to the house. The barn was ' totally consumed, including a horse, cow, all farming implements, and some furniture stored there. The house was badly burned and most of the con- tents ruined. The property was in- sured. Mr. Comley has the sincere sympathy of the trade in his mis- fortune. Fred R. Mathison, of Waltham, was married to Miss Catherine Zwicker of this city September 14. The happy couple are now in the south on their bridal trip. Fred certainly stole a march on the boys this time, as very few of his friends knew anything of the event until they read the announce- ment in the papers. _ H. T. Capers has accepted the posi- tion of salesman for the Loring Av- enue Conservatories of Salem at the Music Hall market. W. Washington. BUSINESS INCREASE IS GRATIFYING. While business has not improved with leaps and bounds, most of the dealers report a steady and in some cases a gratifying increase. Funeral work has been above the average. There has been some decorating, and counter trade is picking up. Roses are rather poor. We have been having ideal carnation weather and the quality of field blooms has greatly improved. Dahlias are plentiful and of fine qual- ity. Good asters are yet on the mar- ket. A few Poughkeepsie violets of fair quality have appeared. florists' club meeting. The regular monthly meeting of the Florists' Club was held September 12. with a large attendance. Letters of congratulation on the successful con- vention were read. They came from Chicago, Milwaukee, Detroit, Buffalo, Baltimore, Pittsburg and Dayton. It was voted, amid enthusiasm, to pre- sent Secretary Bisset and Louis Free- man $75 each for faithful and efficient services during the convention. local news notes. Much of the public and private bed- ding and landscape work is in fine condition now. The United States treasury gardens present a great' va- riety of foliage and flttwering plants. A beautiful blue grass lawn may be igo5. The American Florist. 383 seen at the new residence of Larz Anderson on Massachusetts avenue. One sign of improvement in trade is the increase of business reported from the Center Market florists. Sat- urday is the big day at the market, and R. Bowdler, the American Rose Company, Chris Schellhorn, Harry Ro- bey. Hammer & Sons and Geo. Corn- ley all reported good business. J. Wallace Kimmel is doing an ever increasing business in his new store at Thomas circle. George C. Shaffer and family have taken apartments in the same building in which Mr. Kim- mel's store is located. F. H. Kramer is just now one of the busiest florists in town. With build- ing a large addition to his range and attending to his store and two market stands, he is kept hustling. Thieves visited the greenhouses of Alex. B. Garden, where extensive build- ing operations are in progress, and filled their pockets with brass valves. S. E. Detroit. The state fair, held for many years at Pontiac, but now permanently lo- cated here was unable in the new loca- tion to offer proper facilities for ex- tensive exhibits of plants and flowers, and only five florists braved the many inconveniences involved and made ex- hibits which were staged in a tent. B. Schroeter, whose exhibit was the larg- est, captured fourteen first prizes and one second. The other exhibitors were W. B. Brown, Thos. Gowanlock, An- drew Ferguson and Louis Rush, all of whom received a fair share of the awards. The civic improvement committee of the Twentieth Century club distributed 70,000 flower seeds to the school chil- dren of this city last spring and with the flowers grown by them a competi- tive exhibition was made at sixteen schools last Friday. The prizes aggre- gating $50 were donated by the Flo- rists' Club. The judges of the exhibits were President , Wm. Dilger, Philip Breitmeyer, L. Bemb, Walter Taepke, Norman Sullivan and J. F. Sullivan. Hiram Walker & Sons, Walkerville, Ont, have for the past eight years distributed over $500 annually to resi- dents of that place in prizes for the exterior decorations of their homes. Philip Breitmeyer who has since the beginning judged the work of the con- testants says that he notices a gradual improvement from year to year in all the work and that in many cases the results would be creditable to any florist. ' George Hancock, Grand Haven, has been here recently looking the ground over in contemplation of opening an- other commission house, but unless he can guarantee the local growers a sub- stantial increase over their present re- turns and the retailers a full line of stock at much reduced prices his ven- ture, if he makes it, will be a hazard- ous one. The first fatality on the new Breit- meyer building occurred last Saturday when one of the bricklayers fell from the fifth story through the elevator shaft to the basement causing instant death. August Von Boeselager, Mt. Clem- ens, contemplating extensive additions to his glass area, has just completed the installation of a new eighty H. P. boiler. ' Hugo Schroeter is in Chicago this week securing stock and supplies for an extensive store decoration next week. George Bridson, Fenton, has pur- chased the greenhouse property and business of Herbert Green at Holly. Visitors : C. Fred. Knapp, St. Johns ; Geo. Bridson, Fenton. J. F. S. Baltimore. OUTDOOR STOCK DEFIES FROST. There is a manifest improvement in trade and the quality of stock is stead- ily improving. The tide of travel is now homeward, and the residential sec- tions are filling up. This has been a week of variable weather. There have been one or two light frosts, but only the tenderest vegetation was touched, and there is no diminution of the im- mense output of out-door stock. PARK ECONOMY SUCCEEDS. The existing system in the care of our public parks of grouping several under the management and supervision of one official appears to work well. A recent visit to Carroll and Riverside parks, which are under the control of John F. Wessler, showed at the first named, comprising aBout 78 acres, the force consists now of thirty-six men, as compared with 104 formerly kept. The bedding is excellent and the grounds well maintained. At Riv- erside there is a new conservatory of imposing appearance. The beds are ef- fectively planted, there is a fountain of more than usually artistic form, and the grass and walks are carefully kept. Mr. Wessler has also under his direc- tion the Federal Hill park, the Wil- kins Avenue and Union squares and the new Latrobe and Swann parks, the construction of which is just begun. S. B. St. Louis. WET WEATHER HURTS STOCK. The market may be called slow al- though good stock which is very scarce could be readily sold. Wet weather has made outdoor carnations very poor and hard work to dispose of at any price. The weather has had its effect on rose stock. Roses are small and great many reds and Kaiserin have arrived soft and generally in poor condition. As- ters have shortened considerably, as have all our outdoor flowers. The out- look is not very satisfactory, as every- thing points to an over-abundance of flowers. Chrysanthemums, roses and carnations will possibly all come into the market at once. Some few chry- santhemums have shown up. Opah, the early white, has sold at $2 per dozen. CLUB AND OTHER NEWS. The Florists' Club held its regular monthly meeting September 14 at Frank Weber's nursery. Wagons took about eighty members with their ladies to the nursery, where refreshments and a jolly good time awaited them. Chas. Juengel, the outgoing president, took the chair. The installation of officers then took' place. J. F. Ammann of Ed- wardsville. 111., the new president, made a good speech urging harmony in the club. A discussion was held as to the "crepe pullers." The_ discussion ended with a committee' being appoint- ed and further action laid over to the next meeting. The Cannon Floral Company, Web- ster Grove, Mo., has just completed two new houses, 18x125 feet, for car- nations of the latest varieties. John Cannon has just returned from a fish- ing trip in Illinois. F. J. Foster expects to enter his horses at the shows at Kansas City, Chicago and St. Louis. Charles Kuehn has had some of the early white Opah chrysanthemums, which sold at sight. A meeting of the flower show com- mittee was held at F. C. Weber's store. Frank M. Ellis has received some extra fine Enchantress carnations. The Riessen Floral Company reports trade as fair. Visitors : Henrj- Johann and son of CoUinsville, III. W. F. Louisville. MARKET IS WELL BALANCED. The week has been a good one, the supply being about equal to the demand. Roses of good quality can be had in adequate quantities, with the demand good. Carnations sell well, are in fair supply, and the quality is high. Asters are about over. The sale was excellent for them. Dahlias of choice varieties are plentiful and in demand. Green goods is plentiful. NOTES OF LOCAL TRADE. A called meeting of the Kentucky Society of Florists was held September 14 at August R. Baumer's store, and many suggestions were offered regard- ing the coming November show, which will rank high among the shows this year. Charles W. Reimers' five houses of poinsettias are a pleasing sight. Mr. Reimers is very successful with poin- settias, and will have stock enough to supply several markets. Henry Lichtefeld and family have the sympathy of the craft in the loss of his mother. William Walker and Jacob Schulz were busy planting carnations last week. Fred Haupt has some very choice lilies in his window. Recent visitors : Phil. J. Hauswirth, Chicago ; M. Renkauf, of H. Bayersdor- fer & Co., Philadelphia. F. L. S. , Kansas City. STOCK AND TRADE BETTER. The splendid growing weather of the last week has improved stock materially. Kaiserin roses from old stock and American Beauty from plants cut back in May are of good quality. Recent rains have almost finished the aster crop. Carnations are in demand. TRADE NEWS NOTES. The hall will be decorated for the coming flower show to resemble an Italian villa. Designs have been ac- cepted by the committee and the struc- tural work is in the hands of Mr. Robin- son, assistant superintendent. Painted scenery will be used in the elevators, adding to the general effect. Two new flower stores were opened for business this week by Mrs. Skinner, 1 103 E. Eighteenth street, and Bastien & Elberfield, 1125 Main street. Among recent arrivals is a daughter at the home of E. D. Ellsworth. Con- gratulations by many friends. The annual free distribution of all bedding plants used in the city parks will take place October i. W. J. Barnes is handling a big depart- ment store decoration this wefek. ' ,, ' ■ ' ■ ' Acme. ■ 384 The American Florist. Sept. 2j^ Twenty-first Year. Subscription. $1.00 a year. To Europe.' $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements, on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line Agate: $1.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed onfy on consecutivn inser- tions, as follows— 6 times. 5 per cent; 13 times. 10 per cent; 26 times. 20 per cent; 52 times. 30 per cent. Space on front pages and back cover page sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch. net. The Advertising Department of the American Florist is for florists, seedsmen and nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines only. Orders (or less than one-half inch space not accnpted. Advertisements must reach us by Monday to secure insertion in the issue of the same week. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago. IVhen sending- us chanze of address always send he old address at the same time. THIS ISSUE 48 PAGES WITH COVER CONTENTS. The violet 371 — Culture of violets 371 Joseph H. Brummel (portrait) 372 Ornamefltal school grounds (illus.) 373 Peacock dahlia farm (illus.) 374 The rose 375 — Feeding and ventifating 375 — Roses for Thanksgiving and Christmas 376 — Soil for roses 376 The chrysanthemum 376 — Details of care important .376 — Applying lime to chrysanthemums .377 The memorial to William McMillan (illus.) . . . ..377 Palms and ferns 377 —Suggestions for autumn 377 Baby Rambler rose at the Portland exhibition (illus.) 377 The peony 378 — John Richardson's peonies .378 Medinilla magnifica (illus.) 380 Lily bloom with ten petals (illus.) 380 New York 380 Chicago 381 Philadelphia 381 Boston 382 Washington 382 Detroit 383 Baltimore 383 St. Louis 3&3 Louisville 383 Kansas City 383 Meetings next week ,384 The white fly ■ 384 Antirrhinums indoors 384 Coming exhibitions 384 Meetings of florists' clubs 384 Grand Rapids, Mich.... 386 Minneapolis 386 Milwaukee 386 Los Angeles, Cal .38<) Denver ,386 The seed trade — Grass and kindred seeds .394 The nursery trade .3% — Amelanchier obovalis (illus.) 396 Our pastimes , 398 —At Baltimore 398 —At Washington 398 —At New York 398 Newport Horticultural Society.. 398 Minnesota state fair 398 Pittsburg 402 Local flower shows are growing in importance and popularity. From this date forward be prepared for frosts injurious to tender stock in the open ground. The Department of Agriculture has issued bulletin entitled 'School Gardens,' by Dr. B. T. Galloway. Government aid seems to come when the people have the work well in hand. Meetings Next Week. Baltimore, Md. — Gardeners' Club of Baltimore, Royal Arcanum building, i8 W. Saratoga street, September 25, at 8 p. m. Chicago, 111.— Chicago Florists' Club, Handel Hall, .40 Randolph street, Sep- tember 28, at 8 p. m. Cleveland, O. — Cleveland Florists' Club, Progress Hall, 244 Detroit street, September 25, at 7 :30 p. m. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Grand Rapids Florists' Club, Board of Trade rooms, Pearl street, September 25. New London, Conn. — New London County Horticultural Society, Elks' Hall, September 27. Tarrytown, N. Y. — Tarrytown Horti- cultural Society, September 28. The White Fly. Ed. American Florist : — For the extermination of white fly on greenhouse stock, here is a stock solution we are using : Take four oui^ces of common washing soap, and one-half pint of kerosene ; dissolve soap in a gal- gon of hot water, add oil while water is hot, and stir thoroughly for a few minutes. Add eight gallons of water and try and get underneath the foliage where the fly is when applying. We prefer to use it in the morning as the fly is not so active then. Use a common green- house sprayer. W. F. Schmeisk. Binghamton, N. Y. Antii^rhinums Indoors. Ed. American Florist;— Can antirrhinums (snapdragons) be successfully raised and used as cut flowers in the winter? What tempera- ture is best and what is best time to plant? K. Antirrhinums can be successfully raised and used as cut flowers in win- ter. In fact, • they are becoming quite a feature with some of the up-to-date retail florists. Young, healthy plants from 2-inch to 4-inch pots can now be planted out in a good live soil on a bench where they will receive a regular carnation temperature. They will quick- ly get into active growth and in a short time will begin to send up long spikes of bloom. After the plants get well es- tablished they are greatly benefited by liberal applications of liquid manure. But do not get the soil too wet, espe- cially in midwinter, or the plants will make too much growth at the expense of bloom. To insure long spikes of large flowers, pinch out the side shoots which will be found quite numerous. Take care not to break the leaves when doing this, as they are easily snapped off. (Dne of the most important things to bear in mind with these plants is not to let the green fly get a foothold or the spikes will quickly be ruined. If fumigating with tobacco stems is the means followed to keep the fly down let it be done moderately and often. A heavy smoking will burn the foliage. J. Coming Exiiibltions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omissions from this list. J Boston, Mass., November 9-12, 1905.— Chrysanthemum exhibition Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Address W. P. Rich, Horticultural Hall, 300 Massachu- setts avenue. Boston. Mass. Chicago, November — , 1905. ^Chrysan- themum exhibition Horticultural Society of Chicago. Address E. A. Kanst, 5700 Cottage Grove avenue, Chicago. Huntington, L. I., N. Y., October 5. 1905. — Annual exhibition Huntington Hor- ticultural and Agricultural Society.. Ad- dress A. H. Funnel], Huntington, L, L, N. Y. Indianapolis, Ind., November 14-18, 1905. ^Indiana floral festival and chrysanthe- mum show. Address Irwin Bertermann. 241 Massachusetts avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. Kansas City, Mo., November 13-18, 1905. — Third annual flower show Kansas City Convention Hall Building Company. Address Louis W. Shouse, Convention Hall, Kansas City, Mo. Los Angeles, Cal., November 2-4. 1905.— First annual exhibition Southern Cali- fornia Horticultural Association. Address Ernest Braunton, 203 New High street, Los Angeles, Cal. Madison, N. J., October 26-27, 1905.— Tenth annual flower show Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society. Address E. Reagen. Madison, N. J. Menio Park, Cal., October 20-21, 1905.— Third annual fall exhibition Menlo Park Horticultural Society. Address James T. Lynch, Menlo Park, Cal. Philadelphia, Pa., November 7-11. 1905.— Annual exhibition Pennsylvania Horticul- tural Society. Address David Rust, Hor- ticultural Hall, Broad street below Locust, Philadelphia. Providence, R. I., November 14-15. 1905^ Chrysanthemum and carnation exhibition Rhode Island Horticultural Society. Address C. W. Smith, 27-29 Exchange street. Providence. Red Bank, N. J., November 1-2, 1905.^ Eighth annual exhibition Monmouth County .'Horticultural Society. Address H, A. Kettel, Red Bank, N. J. St. Louis, Mo., November — , 1905. — • Annual exhibition St. Louis Florists' Club. Address Otto G. Koenig, 6471 Florissant avenue, St. Louis. Tarrytown, N. Y., November 1-3, 1905. — Seventh annual exhibition Tarrytown Horticultural Society. Address E. W. Neubrand. Tarrytown. N. Y. Waco, Tex., November 15-18, 1905. — Tenth annual chrysanthemum show Texas State Floral Society. Address Mrs. L. A. Shumway, Waco, 'Tex, Worcester, Mass., November 9. 1905. — Chrysanthemum exhibition Worcester County Horticultural Society. Address Adin A. Hixon. Horticultural Hall. 18 FYont street, Worcester, Mass. New York, October 31 to November 3. — Chrysanthemum exhibition American Institute. Address Dr. Hexamer, 19 West Forty-fourth street. New York. San Francisco. Cal., November 9-11, 1905.— Fall exhibition California State Floral Society. Address Mrs. J. R. Mar- tin. 275 Seventh avenue, San Francisco, Cal. Meetings of Florists' Qubs. [Secretaries of clubs and societies are requested to send notice of change in date, time or place of meeting.] Baltimore. Md. — Gardeners' Club of Bal- timore, Royal Arcanum building, 18 W. Sar- atoga street. Second and fourth Monday of each month, at S p. m. John J. Perry, Secretary, 505 N. Eutaw street. Boston. Mass. — Gardeners' and Florists* Club of Boston, Horticultural Hall. Meets third Tuesday of each month, October to March inclusive. W. E. Fischer. Secretary, 18 Union Terrace. Jamaica Plain. Mass. Bdffalo. N. Y. — Buffalo Florists' Club, 383 Ellicott street. Second Tuesday of each month, at 8 p. m. William Legg, Secretary, 1440 Delaware avenue, Buffalo. Butte, Mont. — Montana Florists' Club, Columbia Gardens. Second Friday in each month. S. Hansen. Secretary, W. Galena and Excelsior street. Chicago, III. — 'Chicago Florists' Club. Handel Hall. 40 Randolph street. Second and fourth Thursday of each month, at 8 p. m. Robert Johnstone, Secretary, 2361 N. Fortieth ave., Chicago. Cincinnati, O. — Cincinnati Florists' So- ciety, Jahez Elliott Flower Market. Second Saturday of each month, at 8 p. m. George Murphy. Secretary, Sta. F,, Cincinnati, O. Cleveland. O. — -Cleveland Florists' Club, Progress Hall. 244 Detroit street. Second and fourth Monday of each month, at 7 :3) p, m. Isaac Kennedy, Secretary, West Park, Ohio. Davenport. Ia. — Tri-City Florists' Club, meets in Davenport. Rock Island and Moline, alternately, second Thursday of each month. H. Meyer, Rock Island, 111.. Secretary. Denver. Colo. — Denver Floral Club, 323 Charleg Block. Second and fourth Friday of each month, at 8 p. m. Adam Balmer, Secretary. Detroit. Mich. — Detroit Florists' Club, Cowie Building, Farran and Gratiot avenue. First and third Wednesday of each month at 8 p. m. J. P. Sullivan, Secretary, 214 Woodward avenue. Grand Rapids. Mich. — Grand Rapids Florists' Club. Board of Trade rooms. Pearl street. Fourth Monday of each nlonth. N. B. Stover, Secretary, Grandville, Mich. Hamilton, Ont. — Hamilton Gardeners' and Florists' Club, offices of members. First and third Tuesday of each month at 8 p. m. Charles M. Webster, Secretary. 1903. The American Florist. 385 ■ HaettoeDj Conn.— Hartford Florists' Club. Second and fourtli Friday of each montb at 8 p. m. W. W. Hunt, 80 Ann street, Hartford. Indianapolis, Ind. — State Florists' Asso- ciation of Indiana, Commercial Club rooms, Indianapolis. First Tuesday of each month, ■at 7:30 p. m. Fred Huckriede, Secretary, .Indianapolis. Lake Forest, III. — Lake Forest Horti- cultural Society, Blackler's Hall. Second Wednesday of each month at 8 p. m. G. L. Blanchard, Secretary, Lake Forest, 111. Lake Geneva, Wis. — Lake Geneva Gar- deners' and Foremen's Association, first and third Saturday of each month, at 8 p. m., at News building, John Tiplady, secretary. Madison, N. J. — Morris County Garden- ers' and Florists' Society, Masonic Hall. .Second Wednesday of each month at 7 :aO p. m. in winter. S. Redstone, Secretary. Milwaukee, Wis. — ^Milwaukee Florists' Club. Meets first Tuesday of each month in Empire Building, West Water and Grand ave. H. V. Hunkel, Secretary, 462 Milwau- kee street. Minneapolis, Minn. — Minneapolis li'lor- ists, Latham's Conservatory, 83 S. Tenth street. First Friday of each month, at 8 p. m. R. A. Latham, Secretary. Montreal, Que. — Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club, Alexandria rooms, 2204 St. Catherine street. First and third Mon- day of each month. W. H. Horobin, Secre- tary, 23 Closse street. NEViT Bedfohd, Mass. — New Bedford Flor- ists' Club, second Thursday of each month. .JWilliam P. Pierce, Secretary. ' Nevst London, Conn.- — New London Coun- ty Horticultural Society, Elks' Hall. Sec- ond and fourth Wednesday of each month. Louis A. Giger, Secretary, 4 Main street. New London, Conn. New Oeleans, La. — Gardeners' Mutual Protective Association, 144 Exchange alley. Second Sunday of each month. New Oeleans, La. — German Gardeners' Club, Fourth and Carondelet streets. First Wednesday of each month. New Orleans, La. — New Orleans Horti- cultural Society, 125 St. Charles street. Third Thursday of each month. New York, N. Y. — New York Florists' Club, Grand Opera House Building, 8th ave- nue and 23d street. Second Monday of each month, at 7:30 p. m. John Young, Secre- tary, 51 West Twenty-eighth street. New York. New York. — Horticultural Society of New York, at American Institute rooms, second Wednesday of each month, at 8 p. m. ; May and June at 3' p. m. at Botanical Garden. Leonard Barron, Secretary, 306 W. 149th St., New York. Omaha, Neb. — ^Nebraska Florists' Society, City Hall. Second Thursday in each month at 8 p. m. Louis Henderson, Secretary, 1519 Farnam street, Omaha. Philadelphia, Pa. — Florists' Club of Philadelphia, Horticultural Hall, Broad street, above Spruce, Providence. First Tuesday of each month, at 8 p. m. Edwin Lonsdale, Secretary, Wyndmoor, Philadel- phia. Pittsburg, Pa. — iPittsburg and Allegheny Florists' and Gardeners' Club, 422 Sixth avenue. First Tuesday of each month, at 8 p. m. H. P. Joslin, Secretary, Ben Avon, Pa. Providence, R. I. — Florists' and Garden- ers' Club of Rhode Island, 96 Westminster street. Providence. Second Thursday of each month, at 8 p. m. Wm. E. Chappell, Sec- retary, 333 Branch avenue, Providence. Richmond, Ind. — Richmond Florists' Club, at the greenhouses of members. Third Monday of each month. H. C. Chessman, Secretary. Salt Lake City, Utah. — Salt Lake Flor- ists' Society, office of Huddart Floral Com- pany, 214 B. Second South street. Second and fourth Friday of each month. P. T. Huddart, Secretary. San Francisco, Cal. — Pacific Coast Hor- ticultural Society. First Saturday and third Monday of each month. Thomas H. Mun- roe, Secretary. Seattle, Wash. — Seattle Florists Asso- ciation, Chamber of Commerce, Second av- enue and Columbia street. First and third Tuesdays of each month. A. Balmer, Secre- tary, 316 Taylor avenue, Seattle. St. Louis, Mo. — St. Louis Florists' Club, Odd Fellows Hall No. 2, Ninth and Olive streets. Second Thursday of each month, at :2 p. m. Emil Schray, Secretary, 4101 Pennsylvania avenue, St. Louis. Toronto, Ont. — I'oronto Gardeners' and Florists' Association, St. George's Hall, Elm street. Third Tuesday of each month, at 8 p. m. E. F. Collins, Secretary, 2 Hurst place, Toronto. Utica, N. Y. — Utica Florists' Club, Hotel Martin. First Thursday of each month at 8 p. m. J. C- Spencer, Secretary. Washington, D. C. — Washington Florists' Club, Schmidt's hall, 516 Ninth street, N. W. Meets first Tuesday in each month. Peter Bisset, Secretary. SITUATIONS, WANTS, FOR SALE. One Cent Per Word. Cash with Adv. Plant Advs. NOT admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year 1905 is entitled to a five-line Want Adv. (situations only) free, to be used at any time during the year. Situation Wanted By an experienced florist and gardener: good reference. Address Key 426. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Young man would like to locate in Chicago by October 1. A good decorator and designer. Key 433. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a lady florist. Swede, in a store north of Chicago: four years' experience. About wages, not particular at start. Address H B. 73 Lincoln Ave., Chicago. Situation Wanted — As foreman, by German, age 39, married: 25 years' experience. State salary and full particulars in first letter. Address Chas. Nitz, 720 Anita St., St. Paul. Minn. Situation Wanted— By a first-class grower of carnations, roses, 'mums and all bedding plants where only Al stock is wanted: state wages when writing. Key 427. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As gardener and florist, thoroughly understands the growing of roses, car- nations and general stock: private or commercial; can be well recommended. Address Key 434, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a good grower of cut- flowers; pot plants and bulbous stock: good designer: able to take charge: steady. State wages if convenient. Address Key 431, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— A first-class carnation, 'mum and rose grower desires a position on a retail place: single. American; can furnish best references as to ability and character; able to take charge of 25.000 to 35.000 feet of glass. Address Key 435. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By Al grower of roses, car- nations, 'mums and general line of plants, with 20 years' experience, wants position as working fore- man wliere good stock is wanted. State wages in first letter. Address Florist. 50 Sherman St.. Chassell. Mich. Help Wanted— A good all-around florist. N. C. Moore & Co., Morton Grove. 111. Help Wanted—Experienced cut flower man to work in greenhouses. Address The Gasser Co.. Euclid Ave.. Cleveland. O. Help Wanted— Energetic young man with ex-' perience in general greenhouse stock. Permanent position. State wages. Address J.\coB Becker, 5218 Market St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Help Wanted— A first-class grower of carna- tions, roses and bedding plants for retail trade: .9.000 square feet of glass; wages, $12.00 per week. Give reference. F. W. Herleman. Marion. Ind. Help Wanted At once, good all around florist for retail place. Don't answer unless you can fur- nish A No. 1 references as to character and ability. Give age and state wages wanted. Address J. A. Bissinger. Lansing, Mich. Help Wanted— Young man as salesman and designer in first-class store; one used to high class trade preferred. Steady position to right party. State wages, experience, etc. The Rosery. 96 Yonge St.. Toronto. Ont. Help Wanted— At once, working foreman: must be well up in all branches and able to handle men: must be married, with small family and and come with expectation of staying one or more years. References and wages in first letter. 60,000 feet of glass. Address C. H. Frey. 1133 O St.. Lincoln. Neb. Wanted — Business opportunity. Want young man. experienced rose and carnation grower, single.' a hustler and of good character, who would like half interest in business in city of 5,000: no other competition. New house. 27x104 feet, stocked with roses and carnations. Well paying garden in connection. Address Key 429. care American Florist. Wanted — Florist with some capital to take an interest in 5-acre lot in a town of 12,000 inhabitants, not far from Chicago. Good opportunity for alive man. Address Key 430. care American Florist. For Sale— 30 boxes 16x18. 70 boxes 16x24 double strength greehhouse glass at a low price. J. P. PniLLiE.Touhy and Western Ave., Chicago. For Rent -Two acres, 8,000 feet greenhouse. 22nd ward. Philadelphia: rent reasonable. John J. Crout, 1420 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. For Sale — Florist's business in Massachusetts: 9.100 feet of glass; up-to-date; city water, fine stock. Address Mass. care American Florist. 4296th Ave.. New York. For Sale— New glass, never used. 40 boxes double strength. 16x18 B. at $.3.75 per box; 10 boxes double strength. 16x24 B. at $4.00 per box. W. B. Davis & Co., Aurora. 111. For Sale — We have a number of 4 and 6-inch hot water gate valves in good condition, which we will sell at half price. Address The Geo. Wittbold Co.. 1657 Buckingham Place. Chicago. For Sale— A good florist business in a western city of 60.000 can be purchased at a great sacrifice. Well established trade and prospects for future bright. Is worth $1,700. but will dispose of busi- ness for $700 cash. Ill health cause of disposition of business. Key 217. care American Florist. For Sale — Good business chance: must be sold at once, and no reasonable offer refused. Three greenhouses heated by hot water. located in one of the leading Hudson river towns; 41 miles from New York. Also store where all plants are dis- posed of. N. P. Bushnell. Peekskill. N. Y. For Sale— Well established nursery near a western city of 40.000. one acre land. 3 greenhouses, 8x100. 25x85. 8x100. warm water heating, stocked with Maidenhairs. Neprolepis. Scottii. Piersoni, Asparagus plumosus nanus. Al condition: stable, horse, wagon. 4 room dwelling. Ill health cause of selling. Address Key 4.32, careAmerican Florist. For Sale at a Bargain. Eight Greanhoumes, 24x142 feet; Garland iron gutter, steam heated, size of glass 16 x 18 inches; 17,000 square feet: built only three years: stocked with Liberty. Ivory, Bridesmaid and Chatenay. AH. in Al condition. Also seven room dwelling on the place. Eight miles from Chicago. Will bear close investigation. Address P, oar« Am»rlcan Florist. Four Greenhouses, about three-fourths of an acre of ground, house and stable in first-class condition. A good opportunity to make money. Location; Frankford, Phila. Apply MICHEL L'S SEED STORE, 1018 Market Street, Philadelphia. FOR SALE. The Alameda Greenhouses ROSWELL, N. M. A good florists' business in a city of 8,000. Well established trade and prospects for future bright! 300 miles from any other green- house. 9-room dwelling; barn, artesian well; hydraulic ram pumps water to two large tanks; 5,000 feet of glass; water heat; 9 lots, 50x1 60 each. Have a good catalogue busi- ness. Will sell for $12,000 cash. Don't write unless you mean business. MRS. J. P. CHURCH, ROSWFLL, NEW MEXICO. To Our Customers in the Western Passenger Association: We can secure you a rate of one and one-fifth fare forttie round trip to Chicago for the following date: October 28. These tickets are good return- ing" for about seventeen days. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO. iX Is good business policy ^ -* ^ to mention the i3" .S" tS" American Florist When you w^rite to an advertisers 386 The American Florist. Sept. 2S, Grand Rapids, Mich. The weather continues very warm and up to a week ago has been very wet As this is the week of the west- em Michigan fair we are hoping fine weather will continue. Asters have had a hard time of it this summer, consequently they are not very good and the price has advanced also. A lady at Byron Centre is shipping iij some very fine ones and they sell read- ily at $1 per lOO. Geraniums all over the city have suffered greatly from the very wet weather. Canna beds are beautiful, but almost everything else has suffered, especially carnation plants jn the field. Gne grower who usually has 5,000 to io,ooo to sell, bought 12,000. At the present writing carna- tion planting is mostly finished, except- ing that of Charles Chadwick, who does not approve of early planting. He ■says that the extra growth the plants get in the field amply makes up for all deficiencies when they get down to .business. He is very busy picking and marketing 6,ooo bushels of peaches. Crabb & Hunter have about finished planting carnations. Their roses are very fine, also the chrysanthemums. It seems like old times to go through the Imperial and Marie Louise violet houses. Fine does not express it, they are all one could wish for. Henry Smith is busy getting ready .for winter and everything is looking fine at his place. He is very proud of a house of carnations which were grown in pots until , the middle of July then planted in their winter quarters. Eli Cross has commenced shipping early chrysanthemums and the way it .looks around there something has been doing. He drew one of the Even- ing Press prizes for having one of the most beautiful yards in the city. Blanksma Brothers, on Kalamazoo avenue, have had a very good season and they have just completed one house, 20 X lOO, feet for lettuce. They have had a very good sale on field grown carnation plants. N. B. Stover and wife, Grandville, will make a trip to their old home, at Richmond, Ind., October lo, and will take in the good things at the florists' establishments there. Mrs. Livingston, a private party on Lake avenue, has just completed a vio- let plant at an expense of $3,Soo, and will grow violets for the trade. William Cunningham, is very busy getting things in shape for winter and reports trade very good. His carna- tions are especially fine. James Schols is putting in a new boiler, to replace an old one which he has for emergency and to heat his dwelling. The florists at Reeds Lake, George Hopp and C. R. Hills, do not say very much, but keep sawing wood. Lloyd Vaughan Avas around the past week looking for consignors. B. Dubuque, la. At the last meeting of the Society of Iowa Florists, in Des Moines, the fol- lowing officers were elected for the en- suing year: G. A. Heyne, Dubuque, president; Theo. Ewoldt, Davenport, vice-president; Wesley Greene, Daven- port, secretary; S. E. Muntz, Du- buque, treasurer; J. C. Rennison, Sioux City; J. F. Wilcox, Council Bluffs; E. C. Keck, Washington; and Mrs. E. S. Muntz, Dubuque, were elected on the ex- ecutive committee. G. A. Heyne read a paper on "Orna- mental School Grounds, Their Influence on the Pupils and Benefit to the Florist Trade" ; and William Trillow described the method used by the Iowa Seed Com- pany in propagating hardy shrubs. The next meeting of the society will be held in Dubuque. The flower show recently held under the auspices of the Humane society was in every way a credit to that organiza- tion and the trade of the city. Dlluneapolls. ACTIVITY FINDS STOCK SCARCE. The week has witnessed considerable activity, which is welcomed by all. There is not an abundance of stock, so good prices are realized. No American Beauty roses are appearing yet, but two weeks will bring them on the market. Tea roses are in ample supply although showing signs of off-crop. Carnations can be counted by the dozens, not in hundreds, and what do appear bring sellers' prices. It will be October i be- fore there is a good supply of stock. Asters are commandins" from $1.50 to $2 at present, quality good. CHANGES IN TRADE MANY. The Sunnyside Greenhouse Company has nearly completed rebuilding its old range, at Fifth avenue and Eighth street southeast, and Walter Pier says it will be an up-to-date place, when com- pleted. Mr. Waters, former manager of Donaldson's flower department, has opened a store at 216 S. Fourth street under the name of the Waters Floral Company. Karl Strahle, owner of the Savannah Greenhouses at Minnehaha, has been sending in some good Liberty Brides- maid and Bride roses. Herman Hostetter, formerly with Rice Bros., has opened a retail store under the nam.e of the North Side Floral Store. R. A, Latham has been on the sick list for two weeks, but is again attend- ing to his trade. C. F. R. Colorado Springfs, Col. In the absence of a regular exhibi- tion by the florists of the state, the floral department at the state fair in Pueblo has become the one important show, in which the trade firms ex- hibit for prizes and advertising. The show held September 11-15 was the most complete in several years and from present prospects there will be a number of entries from outside next year. Tlie plant display was especially good, owing to the efforts of John Skedd of the Park Floral Company, of Denver, who came in with some very fine palms and specimen plants of Nephrolepis Piersoni Elegantissiraa. F. Hayden and S. Lundy represented the Pikes Peak and Colorado Springs Flo- ral Companies of this city, A. C. Rott represented and decorated for J. B. Braidwood, and Ellis Gillis decorated for the Park Floral Company. In the plant entries the Park Floral Company won out with J. B. Braid- wood second. Prizes on cut flowers were well divided among the exhibitors. On Wednesday, the decorations were in place and proved the main feature of the show. Braidwood secured first place with cash prizes on both table and mantel, with the Park Floral Com- pany second; the latter taking first on design with Braidwood second. Brides bouquet and decorated basket were won by the Park Floral Company with the Colorado Springs Floral Company second. Out West. Milwaukee. first chrysanthemums are in. Business has slightly improved and henceforth steady advance can be ex- pected, as asters, which have been plen- tiful, are now practically over. Roses and carnations are showing marked im- provement, and there is sufficient for all demands. A few chrysanthemums have been noted and the first of the violets have been received. LOCAL news items. Currie Brothers, H. W. Koerner, John Dunlop and Alexander Klokner carried off all the prizes at the state fair. Emil Welke has a very fine lot of cyclamen coming into flower now. Benjamin Gregory will shortly re- build two of his houses. Visitors: E. O. Lovell, Grand Forks, N. D. ; Miss E. Guillaume, La Crosse, Wis.; E. Haentze, Fond Du Lac, Wis.; John Benstead and John Olson, Racine, Wis. V. H. Los Angeles, Cai. It will be a great shock to the many friends of Miss Minnie Rowley to learn of her death in this city, September 10. Miss Rowley has been with H. W. Buck- bee, Rockford, 111., for going on fifteen years and was well and favorably known to the trade, both of this coast and throughout the east. She came here but a few weeks ago hoping to regain her failing health, but the move was made too late, death overtaking her before she could recover from the effects of the long journey. She was not entire- ly alone among strangers, a lady friend from Rockford having accompanied her and her brother-in-law, Daniel Nicol, of the Del Monte Gardens, Monterey, ar- riving before her death. Mrs. Nicol, her sister, has taken the remains to Rockford for interment. D. H. Lenox, who has kept a sales- yard here for several years, formerly representing the Fancher Creek Nurse- ries, will soon open a branch here for the California Nursery Company, of Niles, Cal. This company has probably the largest stock of ornamental trees, shrubs and vines on this coast and we sadly need such a depot, our local sup- ply always proving hopelessly insuffici- ent. Denver. The weather is very fine here and bus- iness good. Most of the retailers are doing about double last year's volume of business at this time, counter trade and wedding decorations being particu- larly brisk. Roses in general are good, American Beauty especially. Carnations show much improvement, Enchantress leading. Posey County Carmody was a visitor during the G. A. R. encampment. Platte. /po5. The American Florist: 387 The Secret of Success. The secret of business success is giving the people what they want' the way they want it, and when they want it. We can give you what you want : the best flowers. We can give them to you when you want them; any time. We can give them to you as you want them; quick. A trial order will convince you. Weiland & Risch, Leading Western Growers and Shippers of Cut Flowers, 59 and 6i Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Look Distance 'Phone Central 879. Am. Beauties— Per doz Extra long., $4.00 3U inch stems 3.00 24 inch stems > S.50 18 inch stems 1.76 13 inch stems 1.00 Short _ 60 Roses— Per 100 Maids $ 2.00 to $ 6.00 Brides 2.00 to 6.00 Killamey 3.00 to 8.00 Liberty 3.00 to 8.00 Chatenay 3.00 to 6.00 Special prices in- 1000 lots. Carnations— Good stock 1.00 to 2.00 • Special prices in 1000 lots. Miscellaneous Stock- Per 100 Valley $ 3 CO to $ 4.00 Easter Lilies 12.f to, 15.00 Asters 75 to 2.00 Daisies 1.00 Tuberoses, fancy 5.00 to 6.00 Decorative-— Per TOO FeriiS ■ .16 Sprengeri 2 00 to 4.00 Asparagus Strings 25.00 to 60 00 Adiantum 76 to 1.00 Galax, bronze and green. . . .16 Smilax 10.00 to 12.00 Leucothoe Sprays 76 to 1.00 Subject to change without notice. N. Lecakes & Co. 53 W. 28th St., New York. Tal. No. 1214 Madison Squar* Stands at Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bide., W. Zath Street & 34th Street Cut Flower Market. Specialties: Galax Leaves, Ferns and Lenoothoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Pine and all Unds of Evergreens. Oreen and Bronze Galax Leaves. $1.00 per 1000. Please mention the A tnerican Florist when writing, George Cotsonas&Co. i/Vholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens. Fancy and Dagger Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax. Phone 1203 Mad. Sq. Main Store, 46 W. 29'h St.. N EW YORK. Please mention the American Florist when writing, SOMIETHINO NEW. Branches of the Huckleberry Tras — a most ele- gant decorative green. It is largely used by florists of the Pacific Coast, Washington and Oregon, in decorations The branches are Hat, very thickly furnished with exceedingly lustrous, green leaves, and it seems to adapt itself to almost any position In decoration that the Wild Smilax can be used in. CALDWELL the Wrodsman, EVERGREEN ALA. New crop Hardy Ferns, now ready. Fancy, 11.25 per 1000; Dagger, $1.00 per 1000. Please mentioyi the Americayi Florist -when writing. Decorating Evergreens at Wholesale. Wild Smilax, Palmetto and Cyoaa (fresh cut). Palm Leaves, Calax, Leucothoe, Ferns and Mos«ea, Leaf Mold, Orchid and Azalea Peats. EVBBTTEISQ IN SEASON THE KERVAN COMPANY, 20 West 27 th St, NEW YORK. E. A. BEAYEN, Wholaaals Dealer In Southern Wild Smilax And Florist' Hardy Decorative Supplies, EVERGREEN. AL3. FANCY AND DAGGER Ferns No. I Stoek Only 65g. per 1000, GtAJL^A.'SL^ Brilliant Bfotize or Gfeen, 75c per 1000. Use our Laurel Festooning for your Decorations. It gives the best satisfaction of any decorative greeii at this time of the year. Sample lot on application. We make it daily, gathered fresh from the woods. Hand made, full sizes, 4c^ 5c and 6c per yard. Once used, always used. Branch Laurel* 35c per large bundle. Princess Pine* by the pound or made into festooning when desired. ~ CROWL FERN CO., Millingrton. Mass. Telegraph Office, New Salem, Mass. Long Distance Telephone Connection. HARDY CUT DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. We carry the flneBt and moat complete line of Decorative Evergreens and Florists' Supplies. Our specialties are DAC CER, $1.00 and FANCY FERNS, Al quality. Sl.OO per liiOO. Discount on large orders. New crop or GREEN CALAX, 3il. 00 per 100: BRONZE CALAX, SI 50 per 1000. Laurel l-estoaning. gord and full, handmade 5o and6o per yd. Green and Snhag- num Moss, tl.OO per bbl. Sphagnum Mass, 50c' per bag; 5 bags, 82.00 Ivy Leaves, NOO per 1000. Sprengeri, 25c and 50o per bunch. Asparagus Plumosus, 50a per bunch or string Lauco- thoe ^oravs, t1 Itn per lOii t7 50 per 1000. New crop Soulhtrn Wild Smilax, S4 00 and $7.00 per case. We aisu carry a lull Uuu of Florists' Supplies such as Tin Foil, Cut Wire, Corrugated Boxes, all sizes. Folding Boxes, Ribbons, all sizes and colors. All Kinds of Letters, Wire Designs, Cycas Leaves Ktc, Eta. Our stock IS of the best quality and at the moat reasonable rates. Please write for our price list. Orders by mail, telephone or telegraph will receive our most careful and prompt attention. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., L. D. 'Phone 2618 Main. 8 and 11 Province St., Boslon, Blass. NOW READY. Good Stocky Plants from 2-in. Pots. GERANIUIVIS Jean Viaud 82.00 per 100 M me. Barney 200 " Mme. Canovas .... 2.00 " Mme. Charotie 2.00 " Mme. Jaulin 2.00 " Madonna 3.00 " Mme. Landry 2 00 " We will send 1000 f60 each) of the above for $18 00, or 600 (86 each) for $10.00. Cash with order. Send for descriptive Geranium Catalogue. Let us figure on your needs for next season. Z-inch pot plants only; no cuttings. Bruanti 82 00 per 100 Centaure 2 " Le Cid 200 " Gloire de France ... 2 00 Jean de La Brete 3 00 " Jolly de Bammeville 4.00 " Rycrott's Surprise Mar. de Casteilane. . 3 00 per 100 Miss F. Perkins 2.00 Miss Kendell 2 00 S. A. Nutt 200 Granville 2 00 Mrs E G. Hill 2.00 Queen of the West.. 2.00 R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md^ Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS; in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F in red. Price per 500, >2.85; perl OOD, $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $1.25. American Florist Company, '^^Vrl"!""" Chicago. 388 The American Florist. Sept. 23, A DAILY SHIPMENT FROM 40 TO 60 CROmSi A careful personal canvass among; the majority of our Sfrowers enables us to sav that **We can and Will fill your CUT FLOWER WSNTS to advan- tage.'* We. will have plenty of Chrysanthemums, Roses, Carnations, Violets, Etc. ^^cS Grades, Prompt Shipment, Careful and Reasonable Prices. i I i CO.! IE. F. WINTERSON 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Please mention the A mertcan Florist when writing. .♦♦♦♦•»»» >»»» »»»»»»»•»»»»»♦»»•»»»»»♦»»•«»>••»•* •••»»»»»»»»» »»»»>•♦»»♦♦»• »»•♦♦♦♦•»♦♦ I WE CAN SUPPLY YOU I Everything in Cut Flowers and Greens HOLTON & HINKEL CO., *S,?.S",.lS!l' Milwaukee, Wis. ^ Telephones. _ Without doubt the Best Equipped Wholesale House in the west. T Please nieyition the A merican Florist "when writing. The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, WHOIESILE CUT FLOWERS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. WIRE DESI6HS. AGENTS FOR THE EVERLASTING GREENHOUSE TILE BENCH. 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Wbol^ale flower/arKgfe Milwaukee, Sppt. 20. Eoses, Boauty. ..perdoz. 1.00® 3.00 " Liberty 300® 8.00 " C'lateuay 2.10® 5.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00® 6 00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3.01® 5.00 " Perle 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Smilax 10.00@I2 60 Asparagus, sprays S.CO " Sprengeri 2.00® 3 00 Valley 3.01.® 4 00 Adiantum 1 00 LongiQorum lilies 12 00 Ast-rs : .50® 1.50 GaiDa dia 1.00 Gladioli 1.00® 5 00 St. liOTiis, Sept, 20. Boses, Beauty, lone stem 1.50® 2.50 *' " medium stem.. 1.00® 1 25 " " short stem 35® .75 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00® 5 00 " Golden Gate 2 00® 5.00 " Chatenay, Perle 200® 300 Carnati ns 1.00® 2.00 Chrysanthemums 10.0l)@,15.00 Smilax li.50®150O Asparagus Sprengeri 1.00® 1.50 Plumosus 25.0n®50.00 Adiantum 50® .75 Fancy ferns , 1 50 Gladioli 2.00® 3.00 Asters 1.00® 2 00 , Tuberoses 3.00® 4.00 Valley 4.00 Selected BRIDES and MAIDS, extra quality LIBERTIES, good VALLEY, everything the best. GOOD PACKING. Store will close at 8 p. m. WM. E. McKlSSlCK, 1221 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Up-to-date Methods and Exceptional Facilities for Quick Service. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. PlTTSBUBG, Sept. 30. Roses, Beauty, specials 20.00@25.00 extras 1000@1500 No. 1 6.000,8,00 '• ordinary 3.00®300 Bride. Bridesmaid 3.00® 6.00 " Perle, Chatenay 3. On® 4.00 Kaiserin 4.00®I3.00 Carnations 75® 1.50 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4,00 Smilax 12,00@),I5.00 Asparagus, strings 25.0U®50.00 " Sprengeri 20.00@30.00 Lilies ]3.00®I500 Adiantum 75® 1.00 Asters 75® 3 50 Gladioli 3.00® 4 00 ClNCINHATI, Sept. 30. EoseB, Beauty, perdoz,. 1.00® 4.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3 00® 4.00 " Liberty 3,00® 6.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3.00® 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 3.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 As aragus 5'>.00 Smilax 13.50@50.00 Adiantum 1.00® 1.50 Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri in bunches 35c per bunch HaiTisii 13 50 Gladioli 300 Asters 1,00® 3.00 Lilium Auratum 12.50@15.00 '' Rubrum, short 4.00 Cleveland, Sept. 30. Roses, Beauty, per doz... .50® 3.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3 00® 6.00 " Meteor 3 00® 8.00 " Kaiserin 4.00® 8.00 Carnations 1.00® 3 00 Smilax 15.00 Asparagus, strings 25 00®5000 " Sprengeri 1.00® 2.00 Common ferns $1.50 per 1000 Aslers SO® .00 Gladioli 1.00® 2.00 igo3. The American Florist. 389 E. H. Hunt, WHOLESALE^ Cut flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." 76 Wabash Ave, ...CHICAGO Please mention the A rnerican Florist when writing* !e.c.amling ! THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, g MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED g WHOLESALE 6 CUT FLOWER HOUSE S S IN CHICAGO. 1 32, 34, 36 RANDOLPH ST., | g CHICAGO. I 8 !•• !>• 'Phones Central 1978 and lt77. Please tnention the American Florist when writing, J. B. DEAMUD Wholesale Florist. 51 Wabash Ave., - • CHICAGO. Lodz Distance Phone, Central 3155. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing D. WOOD BRANT, BtlocXBBOB TO BRANT a NOE FLORAL CO. •of CUT FLOWERS AT WHOLESALE. Bridei, 3-in. pots, li3.E0 per 100. Direct Shipments from Greenhouses. W. Peterson and N. 48th Aves., CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Chas.W.McKellar Bl Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. ORCHIDS A Spaclally, Fancy Stock in VIOLETS, VtLLtY. CHKYs AN i H F- MUM& ROSES. BEAUMES. CARNATIONS and a full line of all Cut.Flow.:rs Gret-ns. Wue-Work and FLORISTS' SUPfLlES. Sand for Complats Catalogua. Fiease 7netition the A merican Florist when writing. &INMER BROS. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 60 Wabash Ave. Chicago. Careful attention to all SHIPPIING ORDERS. Vaughan & Sperry, Wholesale Florists. 58 and 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES. Whol^ale pbwer/arK^ Chicago Sept 30. Roses, Beauty, 30 to 36-in. stems 3 00 20 to 84 '■ 3 00 15 to 18 " 1.25® 1.50 13 " .75®, 1 00 Liberty, 3 00@ 6.00 " Chatenliy 3 00@ 6.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 3 U0@ 6 01) QoldenGate 3.00® B.OO Gen'l MaoArthur. 4 00@10 00 Killarney 2.00® 6 i Carnations 1 00® 1.50 Valley 3 00® 4.00 Asparagus Plumosus, per strins 25 to 50c. sprays 3.00@3.00 Sprengeri 2,00® 3.00 Galax leaves. Bronze, per 1000, SI. 50 .30 Adiantum 75® 1.00 Fancy ferns.... per 1000, 1.00® 1.50 Soiilax ;....... 10.00®12 50 Asters 50@ 1.50 Harrisii lilies per doz. $1.50 Gladioli per doz. .25® .75 J. a BUDLONG Boses and Carnations A, Specialty. 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. =5CUT FLOWERS Please mention the A m,erican Florist when writi7ig. PETER REINBERG 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Cut Flowers LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD. Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES— Per doz. 36-inch stems $3 00 24-iDch stems 2 50 20 inch stems 3.00 15-incn stems ].5o 12-inch stems 1 25 Short stems $ .75 to 1.00 Per 100 LIBERTY $3.00 to S.'i.OO MAIDS AND BRIDES 3 I to 5.00 UNCLE JOHN 3.00 to 5 Oil KAISERIN 300 to 5 00 CARNATIONS 1.00 to 1.60 All fl jwers are perfectly fresh and properly packed. No chaige tor P. & D. on orders over $5.00. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, WIETOR BROS. ""SSli* Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt aitention. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. ^ease mention the A merican Florist when writing, Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave , CHICAGO. Sbolesale Dealers and /> . r* | Growers of tut Flowers CREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. Please mention the American Florist when writing, Poehlmann Bros. Co. Wholesala Growars of D»i.r. In Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 35*37 Greenhouses: Randolph S'reet, Morton Grove, III. C^IO.A.G^O. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. KENNICOn BROS. COMPAHY 40-42-44 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Our reputation lias always been tliat we fill orders when others fail. All stock in season at Lowest Marlcet Rates. 390 The American Florist, Sept. 23, • Field Grown Plants. Prosperity $4500 per 1000 Flamingo 7500 per 1OCO May Naylor 40.00 per 1000 Flora Hill 40.00 per 1000 Vesper (35-00 per lOOO Nelson 35 00 per lOOO Joost 35.00 per 1000 Roosevelt 40.00 per 1000 The Philadelphia Cut Flower Co., isiB&isissansomst., Philadelphia, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when uuriting. WELCH BROS. IS Pro'vlxioe S-tx-eet. Ail VariatiM FLOWERS In Saaaon. FANCY and DAGGER FERNS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES all klnda. Long Distance Telephone, 6268-6267 Main. -CUT STRINGS OF- Asparagus Plumosos Nanus First-class stock, running even and full, SOc each. W. H. ELLIOTT, - - Brighton, Mass. ^.rt.it>.ft.i|tji^,ft.MM^ Bell Telephone. 324-323 Madison Square. w^wwwwwww •www* mESAic WILLIAM GHORMLEY, Pally Receiver and Shipper ot Fresh Cut Flowers. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, etc. S7 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY. Tiliphonn 2200 and 2201 Madison Squara. P V^F^P^ V^P^P^ ^r^F^F^ ^F^r^F^ ^F^r^F^ ^ VALLEY Samuel S. Pennock, ;.im Special Prices Made on Yearly Contracts. RIBBONS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. WHOLESALE FLORIST, ^DELRHIA. YOIJNG& NUGENT Teleplfo^ "65 Msdison*"q.' WhOlBSSlG FlOriStSi CATTLEYAS. GAR0ENI4S. ROSES. CARNATIONS and all seasonable novel- ties. Wiih our long experience in shipping, and competent assistants In our packing department, we are in a position to guarantee out-of-town customers who place their orders with us that they will not be disappointed. Open Every Day at 6 a. m. ESTABUISHED 1887. Absolutely Fresh Stock Sent Out on All Shipping Orders. J. K. ALLEN; Prompt Settlements with Consignors. Wholesale Florist. Consignments HOSES. CARNATIONS. VALLEY. ASTERS, and all Cut Flowers In Season. 301101100. I06 West 28th St., Telephone 1 67 Madison Sqr.. JVE^V^r 'X'OI^K:. Choice Carnations, Selected Roses. Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY, 44 W. 28ih Street, Cut Flower Exchange New Teiaphone Na 798 & 799 Madison Sq. J^ease menlion the American Florist when writing, JOHN YOUNG, Special American Beauties, Surpassing Carnations, Lily of the Valley, Orchids. and all Seasonable Flowers. 51 West 28th St , NEW YORK. Telephone 1905 Madfson Snuare. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Original Pioneer Houie— Eitabliihed 1871. JAMES HART 117 W. 30th St., NEW YORK. Wholesale and Commission Consignments solioited. Sliipping orders promptly attended to. 'Phone 626 Madison. Please mention the American Florist whenwritittg. FORD BROS. Receivers and Shippers of Fresh Flowers 48 West 28lh St. NEW YORK. Telephone 3870-3871 Madison Sq. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Coogan BIdg., 6th Ave. & W. 26th St., New York. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Morning. DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. FUase mention the A merican Florist when writings Wbolfjale power/arK^ New Vork, Sept. 20. Roses, Beauty, best 10.00030.00 " medium 3.00@10.00 " culls 50@3 00 " Liberty, best 3.00@'000 culls .50@2U0 " Bride, Bridesmaid, G. Gate. .50® 5 00 " Kaiserin, Carnot 1.50@ 6.00 c Carnations 50® 2.00 " fancy and novelties 3.00 Violets 30® .50 Lily of the valley 1 00® 3 00 Lilies 6 00@10-00 Smilax 8 00@,lO.0O Adiantum 50® 1 35 Asparagus 30 00@50 00 Asters 25® 1 50 Gladioli 50® 1.00 Thomas Young WHOLESALE FLORIST. 43 West 28ih St., NEW YORK. please mention the A mericin Florist when writing VICTORY To be Disseminated 1906. Also a complete line of Oholcest Flowers. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, E^ 43 Wflst 28lh Sireat, NEW YORK. Telephones: 1664-1665 Madison Square. Please mention the A merican Plortst when writing. Receivers and Shippers of Cut Flowers. ConsignmentB Solicited. A. L YOUNG « CO., ^S?;!"*',""* 64 West 2Si-inch, $4.00. Ca.sh witli order. L E. MARQUISEE, Syracuse, N. Y. 394 The American Florist. Sept. 2^, C The Seed Trade. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. W. H. Grenell. Pierrepont Manor, N. Y. Pres.; h. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., First Vioe-Pres.; C. E. Kendell, Cleveland, O., Sec'y and Treas Twenty-fourth annual convention at San Jose, Cal., 1906. ^ Visited New York : J. C. Vaughan, Chicago. Connecticut seed growers are send- ing out pessimistic crop reports. S. Y. Haines is now with the firm of L. L. May & Company, St. Paul, Minn. Drought is reported in the tuberose growing districts, which may make shortages. Sioux City, Ia. — The Sioux City Seed and Nursery Company has just com- pleted a new 4-storv pea and bean ware- house at Alpena, Mich. Minneapolis, Minn. — Northrup King & Company's exhibit at the State Fair was a pioneer cabin, made up of corn, wheat, onions, carrots, pumpkins, etc., artistically arranged. Dallas, Tex. — The Texas Seed and Floral Company has made a contract for a building, 50x100 feet, to be four sto- ries high, for the accommodation of their extending business. Visited Chicago: H. A. Johns, of the Sioux City Seed and Nursery Com- pany, Sioux City, la.; A. J. Pieters, seed specialist of the .Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. The Jerome B. Rice Seed Company has issued a report on the onion crop of Ohio, New York, Indiana, Massa- chusetts, Connecticut, Minnesota, Mich- igan, Illinois, Wisconsin, Rhode Island, Iowa and Vermont, showing in totals as compared with those of 1904 an in- crease of acreage from 12,810 to 14,003, a decrease in yield per acre from 271 to 230, and a decrease in total crops from 3,466,993 to 3,226,202 bushels. Grass and Kindred Seeds. Conrad Appel, grass seed specialist o£ Darmstadt, Germany, issued reports as fol- lows, September 5 : Marsh Bent Grass, home grown, prom- ises an average crop, yield about the same as last year. Meadow Foxtail promised well at the be- ginning, but the last reports from the cen- ters of production say that the drought has reduced the yield, and therefore prices are advancing. Sweet Vernal had a very short crop, and market firm. Sweet Vernal Puelli has been harvested under favorable conditions.. Tall Oat Grass has probably yielded a satisfactory crop, and will appear on the market at average prices. Crested Dogstail has done very well both in quantity and quality, and ; prices are much cheaper than last year. Cocksfoot Orchard Grass has a short crop in all centers of production. ' Offers are very scarce and I believe that there will be a strong demand this season. The cultivation of Sheep's Fescue has not been very profitable in later years owing 3,700 ACRES OF GARDEN SEEDS IN CULTIVATION. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Wholesale Seed Crowers. SAN JOSE, CAI.IF-ORNIA. Incase mention ike American Florist whenwriiing. to the low prices, and this has been the cause that many farmers have preferred to feed off extended territories. The reports from the producing localities show that the crop is much worse than anticipated and rough seed is in heavy demand, prices ad- vancing. There is, however, carried over a large stock of old seed with an unsatisfac- tory growth, and on that account it will be necessary to use special caution in buy- ing. Fine Leaved Fescue yielded a very short crop, and the seed is considerably lighter in v/eight than last year, so that the loss in cleaning will be very important. First class seeds will be of great value, and it may be advisable to cover requirements in time. The same applies to Various Leaved Fescue. Red Fescue, genuine German seed, has been a failure. On the other hand New Zealand seed is reported to have a fair av- erage crop. Wood Meadow Grass appears to be good, but the yield is very small, as the weather this spring injured the crop. In spite of much higher prices I believe that this valu- able seed will again come into favor. The quality of Crimson Clover seed has suffered from heavy rains in France, and the other centers of production have had only a poor harvest, consequently prices are increasing gradually. Sainfoin yielded a good crop, also Sera- della and Lupines appear to be doing well, and new seed is obtainable at a lower rate than in 1904. Villous Vetch is short and in great de- mand, while the market for spring Vetches is quiet at present. Mrs. Ellis Rowan, the well known flower painter, has a collection of 500 pic- tures of Australian flowers, for Which the German government has offered $75,000 on condition that she takes up her residence in Germany and devotes her time to that country. Cineraria Grandiflora Trade pkt. Medium Tall— Prize varieties mixed S .50 Dwari— Prize varieties, mixed.' bO D?inci7 SUPERB MIXED— H oz., 60c; M oz., f OU^y I, .IB; Oz., »4.60. Choice Large Flow- eriiig, mixed, Oz., $1.25. W. C. BECKERT, Allegheny. Pa. Mease mention the A merican Fiorti,t when wrtUng* PUGET SOUND Cabbage Seed. NEW CROP NOW READY. : : Write for Prices. : : COX SEED CO^iPANY, Seed Growers lor the Wholeiale Trade, S3n Francisco, Cal. Jt^east mention tne A mencan i'lortst when "writing. BURPEE'S SEEDS Philadelphia. Wholesale Price List for FioHsts and Market Gardeners^ PEAS and other seeds! When you are buying on this / side kindly ask for samples I and prices. \ W. W. JOHNSON & SON, Ltd., ( Boston, ENGLAND. I LAMBERT'S PURE CULTURE MUSHROOM SPAWN, Produced by the new grafting pro- cess trom selected and most prolific varieties, has NEVER FAILED TO RUN Sold by Leading Seedsmen. Manufactured by MINNESOTA SPAWN COMPANY, ST. PAUL, MINN. LEONARD !^EED TIRNIP SEED. CO. CHICAGO ONION SETS. Our Sets are now Harvested. WHITE PEARL SETS Ready to Ship Writs for Prices, Wholesale Seed Growers. Seeds for present requirements ready to ship. Contract orders for delivery after harvest 1005 are still being booked. Bsans, Psas and Qardsn Sssds. Wbite fob Pbiobs. TIME TO BUY NOW. Cst Our Prloss. Flowsr Sssds and Bulbs Iron Age No. 6 "Iron Age" Combined Double and Sing*le Wheel Hoe, Hill and Drill Seeder. 99 FARM and GARDEN IMPLEMENTS. The Most Complete and Satisfactory Line of Garden Tools on the Market. Your 1906 Catalog^ue should include these tools. Cuts and Copy we furnish. BATEMAN MFG. CO. Box 84, GRENLOCH, N. J. jgo^. The American Florist. 395 an's Pansiest^ NEW C ROP SEED IS NOW ARRIVING. Special Mixtures: VAUGHAN'S INTERNATIONAL PANSIES. 10 PER CENT SPECIAL Cash Discount On orders over $2. 00 for F ower Seeds if the cash is enclosed lO Per Cent. The World's Best. Tnis is a combination of as many separate colors, types, blendmgs and unique kinds as can hi found in the world. It is the best general mixture in existence and is most widely known and popular. Price: Her oz, jSiO.oo; 14 oz,$s.00; y8Oz.,$i.S0; trade pkt, SOc. VAUGHAN'S "GIANT PANSY MIXTURE." tws mixture includes — — the richest reds, cop- pers and bronzes, together with the most delicate rose and pink shadings, all the dis- tinct colors of Trimirdeau, the splendid Gassier strain with its delicate veinings. We have spared no expense to secure the newest, richest and finest sorts. Price- %, lb $14 (K ; oz, $4.00; Vg oz., 60c; trade pkt., 2Sc. ■' Embraces all the va- rieties of the Fancy VAUGHAN'S PREMIUM PANSIES MIXED. German Sorts. Per pkt^, MASTERPIECE- 2Sc; Vs OZ , 80c; 1/2 OZ., $5.00; oz , $5.50. -NEW GIANT CURLED. This strain comes nearer to "Double ^ ansies" than anything ever introduced under thit name. In reahty the number of petals is the same as that in other Pansy flowers, but they are crimped and curled in such a fashion that the flowers appear double. The flowers are of enormous size, often 3 inches across, and the color variations and combinations are odd and striking. Trade pkt.. SOc- Va. OZ., 7Sc; Vi. oz., $1.35; oz., $5.00. * ' ^" CHICAGO PARKS BEDDING PANSIES. VAUGHAN'S "ELITE" MIXTURE. IMPROVED GERMAN MIXTURE. "Choice mixed." pkl^lOc; ^ oz., 30c; oz , 75c; 4 oz , $2.50 This is not a complete mixture like our International; it does not con'^ tain any pure white, yellow or any self colors, nor any other of the well known kinds. It is comprised of the cream of four Pansy specialists' choicest and most expensive mixtures and such new and novel kinds as listed above. Trade pkt , SOc; % oz.,$t.OO. This is a mixture of three strains from different German groweis.and is made up mostly of separate colors, with a sufficiently large percentage of white and yellow. Per large pkt , 10c; % oz , 20c; V2 oz, 30C; oz., $1.00. NEW ORCHID-FLOWERED PANSIES. ^ '"°** interesting type of Pansies of the Giant Flowered Class, containing a mix- ' ture of the most surprising, novel, unique and beautiful color combinations. The upper petals are upright and sort of plaited, which gives the flowers their resemblance to orchids. The colors range in terra cotta shadings as well as in the flesh orange, rose, pink iind lilac. Trade pkt. (250 seeds), 25c. MUSA ENSETE, New Seed just arrived, 100 seeds, $1.(0; loco seeds, 8.00. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, 84 and 86 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. 14 Barclay Street, NEW YORK. please mention the American Florist when writing* Queen Louiseand Prosperity Fine field grown p'anta at $5.00 per 100 and SIO.OO per 1000. DCn ODnDT from 3 in pots, readv for imme nCU OrUn I diate handling, at $6.00 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. A. B. DAVIS & SON "pS'?cH2tv'.?:'i?^"v'i! Mease mention the American Florist when writing. The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE tZ.OO per doz.; SI2.00 per 100: 1100.00 per 1000 Dissemination 1906. Wondermlly prt. duotive. INDUNAPDLIS FLOWER < PUNT CO., I Indlanlpolll, JOHN HMTJE f Ind. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. CYCLAMEN Splendens Glifanteum Hybrids.— Finest strain in the world in five colors including the fringed variety; well grrown stock from 3-inch pots. $7.00: from 3^ inch pots. $12.00; from 4-inch pots, $15.00; from 5-inch pots. $20.00 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Pt^zse mention tke ATnerican Florist when wrtltng. ""™ MUSHROOM SPAWN KSSS BUYING Wa Crow Muahroom*. We are headquarters for "PURE CULTURE" SPAWN and importers of ENCLISH MUSHROOM SPtWN. Write tis and we will send you tree of charge valuable iuformation on the subject Frasli Supply ol Spawn Every Month. KNUD GUNDESTRUP & CO., AA:i:rttio?t the Atnerican Florist when writing. MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE coluhbia, TOAvm, BOHmm MUSHROOM J=SPAWN = f!T-^JcS! f^resh spawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM 2. SPAWN CO. 91 I CHEMICAL BLDG. ST. LOUIS. MO. Please mention the A merican Floriit wheii writing. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Frequent importations from England. Always fresh and lively. i%A% STYERj Concordville, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Latest Importation Keceived August 25. FERTILE. PRODUCTIVE. English in bricks, per 100 lbs., J6.00 f. o. b. New York S6.50 1. o. b. Chicago. Write lor prices on quantity. VSUGHSN^S SEED STORE 84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. 14 Barclay ^K.. NEW YORK. It is good business policy to mention The.... AMERICAN FLORIST When you write to an advertisec 396 The American Florist. Sept. 2j, VI TheNurseryTrade ) AMERICAN ASSOCI'.TION OF NURSERYMEN. Emory Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., Pres. ; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., Vice-Pres.; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., Seo'y. Thirtv-flrst annual convention, Dallas, Tex., 1906. =/ P. J. Berckmans, of Augusta, Ga., has been re-elected president of the Georgia Horticultural Society. . SaleMj Ore. — The Oregon Nursery Company, capital $20,000, has been in- corporated with A. W. McDonald as state agent. Amelanchier Obovalis. Amongst small native flowering trees that brighten our North American woods in spring, there are few that can surpass the shad-bushes. The branches with their light, graceful sprays, are thickly covered with the numerous racemes of white blossoms early in Ma;y, and woodlands or copses in rural parks or otherwise, where they are numerous, always present a charming scene while they ;are • in flower. The different amelanchiers are found dis- tributed throughout fhe north temperate Amelanchier Obovalis. In Seneca park, Eochester, N. Y. zone around the globe. At least six species are known on the North Amer- ican continent, and they are perhaps more showy in bloom than any of the foreign species. Amelanchier obovalis is a remarkably handsome species. It has recently been found growing native in Seneca park, Rochester, N. Y., and previous to its determination, from material sent to Professor Sargent, it was known as A. Canadensis. A. obovalis forms a tree thirty to thirty-five feet in height with a trunk from eight to twelve feet, cov- ered with grayish bark, and with branches mostly ascending, and occa- sionally spreading. The leaves are not as large as in A. Canadensis, oblong in outline, and usually about two inches long and one- inch wide, and very finely toothed. The unfolding leaves are downy, but glabrous at maturity, or nearly so. The flowers appear when the leaves are about one-half or one-third grown, on prominent downy racemes. Since the species has been discovered here, numerous individuals have been found under very variable conditions. In some instances it is found growing in light, shaly limestone soil, of a dryish nature, and again in damp, heavy, stiff clay. The handsome specimen here illus- trated is growing under the former con- ditions. This shows that the new shad- bush will be a valuable small tree for ornamental plantations under varying conditions. John Dunbar. Syracuse, K. Y. FIRM WINS MANY PRIZES.' P. R. Quinlan & Company won twen- ty-four first and seven second prizes at the state fair. They took first prize for roses, funeral pieces, dahlias, phlox, asters, lilies, geraniums, sweet peas and bride's and bridesmaids' bou- quets. Prizes for coleus were won by W. B. _ Bums and Hugh Meneilly. The exhibition was elaborate. It was under the supervision of David Camp- bell. The funeral piece which took the first prize was the design of Manager Robertson of P. R. Quinlan & Co.'s store. It was an arch enclosed book fifty inches wide, made of asters, with a spray of Morgan roses across the center. The columns of the arch on one side were pink lilies and pink roses, and on the other side white lil- ies and white roses. On the arch was the word "Rest," and on the book, "Finis." STATE FAIR HELPS BUSINESS. Fall trade has commenced in earnest. Business is reported as excellent. A large number of social events were given during state fair week and the receipts of the florists showed a con- siderable gain. P. R. Quinlan & Company now have twenty-three houses in their range at Onondaga Valley and two in course of construction. Practically nothing is left in West Genessee street, where their old range was located. A. J. B. Belleville, Ala. — The Getmore Box Factory is now in first-class shape, a new 50-horse power boiler and engine having been installed. DAHLIAS! ONE HUNDRED and THIRTY ACRES. Roots and Bloom in any quantity. L. K. PEACOCK, Inc., AIco, N. J. Field-Grown |mV/l_/l_CJ Own roots, $10.00 per 100. Crimson Rambler. Paul Neyron, Cenl. Jacqueminot, IVIme. Plantier. HYDRANGEA P. G., 1-year, field $ 4.oo HYDRANGEA P. G., 2-year, field 10.00 VINCA VAR., from field 4.00 ALSO ROSE PLANTS. Leading varieties out of 2V4-inch pots at prices which will interest you. Send for list. C.M.inUFFER, SpriniHeld, 0. D. & G. ROSES Are the Cheapest Because 1 hey Are the Best. Wecarry in stock upwards of athousund diflfer- ent varieties, consisting of the very latest Euro- pean varieties, iocludiLg Baby Rambler, as well as all the leading varieties of American origin; stock from 2^ and 4 and 5-lnch pots. Send us your list of warns lO'day. Ask for catalogue, free. TheDJngee & Conard Go. w^rAlioT'PA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writings Surplus Stock. Low Budded Roses, Tree Roses, Clematis, field- grown, Clematis, pot-grown, Hydrangtra p. 9., Hydrang-a d g. on stem. Ask toi our special piicesbnd wbolebalec-Lta'ogue. Please inspect our nurseries when in Ho land. W.VAN KLEEF&SONS KHjlK" BOSKOOP, Holland. Please menttori the A nierican Piorisl when writing. EVERGREENS ^^SU Specialties— White Pine, Hemlock and Large Kvergieens. Spring List for details. Andorra Nurseries, Wm. Warnsr Hirpsr, Prop. CHESTNUT HILL, PA. Send to CHOICEST VARIETIES Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, THE MOON For J Trees, Shrubs, Vines Your j and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free. THE WM. H. MOON CO., • Morrlsvillo, Pa. Please mention the American Florist when writing. P^ONIAS Choice named, in all classes, earliest to latest. Write lor list. PANSIES, International. August sown, strong plants for winter blooming. SOc per 100; $4 per 1000. NARCIsSOS, double and single, $3 per 1000. F. A, BALLER, Bloomington, III. PEONIES Hardy Lilies. Japan Bean Vine or Kudzu Vine, most rapid, hardy vine grown. Dahlias. Richardias. Gladioli, very large stock. Su^ar Maples, 6 inches to 10 feet. Catalpa speciosa seedlings. Black Locust seedlings. List now ready. E. Y. TEAS, Cenlervllle, Ind. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing* PEONIES. Wholesale and retail catalogues ready for dis- tribution Sent free on application. All stock guaranteed true to name. Send your orders in early to be assured of a good collection for fall planting. PETERSON NURSERY, 603 W. Peterson Ave.. CHIC«GO. PAEON IAS. „ Per 100 white, generally called Queen Viotopla % 9.00 Festiva Maxima SO.OO Fragrans, tbo bloom producer . 6.00 For 1000 rates ai d other varieties, write GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie. Mo. Festiva Maxima, largest and best oi all paeon ias. white. 3-5 eyes. $5 per doz.. $35 per 100; 7-10 eyes. $7 per doz.: $50 per 100. Richardson's Rubra Superba, brightest red; best keeper, producer and prolific. 3-5 eyes. $3 per doz., $20 per 100 7-10 eyes, 5H per doz.. .$30 per 100. Francois Ortegal, very deep rich crimson, large and extremely prolitic. 3-5 eyes. $2 per doz., $12.50 per 100; 7-10 eyes. $3 per doz., $20 per 100. Good Varieties, mixed colors, not truly named. $1.50 per doz.. $8 per 100. CHICAGO CARNATION CO.. loUet, III. igo^. The American Florist. 397 Wm. P. Craig '^^^r^^. Plants, Bulbs and Seeds. 1305 Filbert Street PHILADELPHIA. Palms and Asparagus CHEAP. Per 100 Lalania Bor., 2-in. pot, seed leaves.. $ 3 00 " 3-iii. pot, 15-18 in., 3 ohr. Ivs . 18 00 " " 5-in. pot, 18 S0in.,3-4ohr. tvs. 15.00 " " 5-in. pot, 20-24 in., 4 ohr. Ivs. 20.00 Kentia Bel., %Vs-va. pot, 6- 8 in., 2-3 leaves... 10.00 " " 3 -in. pot, 8-10 in., 3-4 leaves... 12.50 Sherman Nursery Co. CHARLES CITY, IOWA. Bostons S-inch $40.00 per lOO 6-inch 50.00 per 100 Pot-gtown stock in elegant condition ready for immediate shift into larger sizes. Ficus Elislita, K"i.""° CALIFORNIA PRIVET Branches. Per 100 Per 1000 70,000 3-yrs, lS-24 ins. S to 8 $1.50 $12.00 100.000 3-yrs. 2-2^ ft. 5 to 10 2.00 18.00 7S.000,3-yrs. 2-/.-3 ft. 5 to 10 2.50 22.00 100,000 2-yrs. 2-2« ft. 5 to 8 1.75 15.00 Branches. Per 100 Per 1000 100,000 2-yrs. 2W-3 ft. 5 to 8 2.00 18.00 50,000 2-yrs. 3-3^ ft. 6 to 8 3.00 22.50 l-yrs. heads 3 to 5 ft. stems, 35c each. Trees. ASPARAGUS. Per 100 Per 1000 Palmetto* very heavy roots $ .40 $3.00 Palmetto, very heavy roots 30 2.50 Barr's Mammoth, heav/ roots 30 2.50 Gonover's Colossal, heavy roots 30 2.50 Donald's Elmlra, heavy roots 30 2.50 Columbian White, heavy roots 40 2.75 Strawberry l-ayer Plants — Gandy, Bubach and New Home 40 3.00 Glen Mary, Clyde. Fairfield, Michel'sEarly. Haverland. Excelsior.Tenn. Prolific and Brandywine 30 2.50 This stock is first-class in every way. These prices are subject to change without notice. ^Vrite for Trade List. 500,000 2-years. 300,000 1-year. 100.000 1-year, 75,000 1-year, 25,000 1-year, 25,000 1-year, RIVER VIEW NURSERIES, J. H. O'HAGAN. Prop. ■.ITTI-E SIUVER. N. iJ Please ynention the Ainerican Florist when writings Small Ferns, ?olV$i5: 2H-inch. S3.00 oer 00 per 1000. I 100,000 Holton & Hunkel Co. MILWaUKEE, WIS. Le Journal lies Roses. Organ of the French Rosarians. Published at Paris. Once a month with colored plates. Subscription $2.70 per Year. Sample Copies Free. '^Vllf^^ JOURNAL DES ROSES a SUISNES, Brie, Grisy-SuisneB. (Seine et Marne), FRANCE. s s s s Field°Growa Fine Healthy Plants CRISIS, new commercial scarlet $200 per dozen; $15.00 per lOO. Flamingo, fto.oo per 100. Mrs. Nelson, The Queen, Prosperity, $6.00per lOO. Queen Louise, Lorna, Palmer, White Cloud, Portia, Eldorado, Harry Fenn, $5.00 per 100. s s s s {J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa.] Please mention the American Florist when writings •^/^Af PRIMROSES ^»* CHRISTMAS PEPPERS I still have some fine plants to offer of both, and also some other things. Per 100 LTD. THE Tottenham Nurseries, Established 1872. A. M. C. VAN DER ELST, Managing Director. Dedemsvaarty (Holland.) Headquarters for Hardy Perennials famong which are the latest and choicest) 13 acres devoted for growing this line as Anemone, Aster, Canapanula, Delphinium, Funkia, Hemerocallis, Hepatica, Incarvillea, Iris, Peonies, Phlox decus- sata and sufruticosa, Primula, Pyrethrum, Tritoma, Hardy Heath, Hardy Ferns. Also S acres Daffodils, 12 acres Conifers, (specially young choice varieties to be grown on), 3 acres Rhododendrons (also the best American and Alpine varieties), 2 acres Hydrangeas. We make it a point to grow^ all latest novelties in these lines. Ask for catalogue. Primroses, Chinese andObconica, 2J€-in — $2.00 Smllax. fine, strong plants. 2'^-in 1.50 Forjet-me-nots, fine field cSumps for winter blooming ^-^ Stevia, fine field clumps 8.00 Fansles, finest large flowered, transplanted. .50 $4.00 per 1000; larper plants, in bud and bloom, per 1000, $6.00 70 O. J<« H:i:LrL^«S9 Osr^xxd A«^f»xclis Hease mention the American Florist when ivriting- Per 100 Christmas Peppers. IM-m $2.00 Fine 3-in. flower and berry 4.00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, lhi-\xi 2.00 3-in 5.00 Hydraii|{ea OtaksQ, fine. 4-in 8.00 Begonia Vernon, stock plants. 4-in 6.00 Double Daisies. Longfellow and Snowball, fine transp. plants from frames. $4 per 1000. . .50 Shasta Daisies, fine. 'fiield clumps 6.00 J%year old, 25 to 30 inches high, 81.00 each. Above is the size entered In tbe Philadelohia custom house. 4-inoh Kentla Belmoreaoa, 18 to 20 inches high at 25a. Made-up plants, one large one in center and three smaller ones around, 7-inch pots, 91.50 to 81.75 each. FlGUsElastlca,4-in., 25c; 5 to 5H-iii-i 30to.40o; 6- inch po 8, very large, 50c. Adlantum Cuneatnm, Maidenhair fern, 4-in., very strong, loc; 5-inch, strong, 25c, ready for 5 to 9-inch Asparai{us Plumosus Nanus. 3-in., strong, per 100 ... 7.00 Cocos Weddelllana, 3-in. Ydoz. or 100) 16 Areca Lutescens, 5^ to 6-in pots, S5 to 30 inches bit;h, fixie, each, 40 to 50c; 4-inch pots, made up, 3 in pot, 16 to 18 inches high, 20o; 6-inch pots, made up, 3 in pot, 35, 30 and 35 inches high, 4flc 50c to 75c. Cash. Boston Ferns, 7-in. 76c: 6-in. 50i;. 5-in..30c, 35o aud 4U0 eauh; 4-in. 20n each. Pierson Ferns* 6-in. 50c; 4-m. 20o. Scotttt Ferns. 6-in. 75c; 4-in 25c. Primula Obconlca. best strain, 4-in. 10c. Latania Borbonlca. 5-ln. 30c. Hydrani£ea Otaksa, 6-ln. 2ic: 4-in. 153. Large ciumpii lor luba, 50o 75o to $1.0iJ. Cash with order, please. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. Mention if pots wanted. A Few of Many Testimonials Received Lately^ Canon City. Colo., July 29, 1905. Mr. Godfrey Ascbmanh, Phila. : Dear Sir: — My order for Arauoaria ExceUa arrived in nice condition. They were all right. Accept my thanks. E. R. Bsas, 53 William St., Burlington, Vt. \ Godfrey AscBMANN, Philadelphia, Pa.:" Dear St: — We received the Araucarla in flrst- class shape. They ar*' fine stock. Now, we would like your prices on Kentia Bel., ulcus Elastica, Azaleas and Scottit Ferns. Like to buy all at one place, Thanking you for your gocd wishes, ■ Yours for business. Tower Sl Sanbobn. GODFREY ASCHNXNN, Importer and Wholesale Grower of Pot Plants. 1012 Ontario SI., PHILADELPHIA, PA. FOR SAL.e AT A BARGAIN. SO strong plants. PEONIES, 4 sorts; from 5 10 eyes each. Must dispose of them; have room. FRANK V. BALLING, 5 1 9 Green^vood Ave. • Blue Island. 111. igo5. The American Florist. 401 Dreer Specials in FERNS Per 100 Per 1000 6.00 $50.00 10.00 25.00 50.00 75.00 90.00 Nephrolepis Scotfi. Per doz. 2H-inch pots $ .75 3-inch pots 1.50 4-inch pots 3.50 5-inch pots 6.00 6-inch pots 12.00 8-inch pans. $1.50 each. 18.00 10-inch pans 2.00 each. 24.00 The above is grand stoclc and certain to please. Nephrolepis Barrowsii. A compact ffrowinp form of the Piersoni Fern, with stouter, stronfjer stems holdinj? the fronds more erect. A decided improvement on the type. Strong 3-inch pots $3.50 per doz. ; $25.00 per 100 Nephrolepis Piersoni Eleganf issima '" THE TARRYTOWN FERN. A Fine Lot o{ This Very Desirable Novelty. 2M-inch pots $3.00 per doz.; $25.00 per 100 4-inch pots 6.00 per doz. ; 50.C0 per 100 Adiantum Cuneafum. vigorous Young siock. 2«-inch pots $3.00 per 100: $25.00 per 1000 3-inch pots 6.00 per 100: 50.00 per 1000 SIsophila Susfralis. 2«-inch pots $ 8.00 per 100: $70.00 per 1000 3-inch pots 10.00 per 100: 90.00 per 1000 Ferns in Mixture. In Choice Assortment for Fern Dish Work. ■>M.-mc\i pots $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 3-inch pots 6.00 per 100: 50.00 per 1000 For a Complete List of Decorative Plants and Othar Seasonable Stocl< see our New Wholesale List, just issued. HENltY 3. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA. Mease mention the A merican Florist when writing. r JOHN BURTON, Assignee for I ROBERT CRAIG & SON, I ROSES, PSLMS, I ind Novtitlts lo Daearathn Ptantt. ^Marfcet and 49tli St«., Pliliad»lphl«, P«._ LARGEST STOCK OF ALL BELGIAN PLANTS Azaleas, Araucarias. Sweet Bays, Palms, Bogonias, Gloxinias, etc. LOUIS VAN HOUTTE PERE, GHENT, Belgium. Please mention the AmeHcan Florist when writing Cannas FOR FALL DELIVERY 'In 20 best varieties. Will be pleased to quote you low prices. VINCA VARIECATA. strong field-grown plants. $4.00 per 100: $35.00 per 1000. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Grafted Ro$e$ Extra Fine Bride, Golden Gate, Bridesmaid, Ivory, Testout, 3V^-inch pots. $15.00 per 100. It is not too late to plant. J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing.. FERNS, ASPARAGUS, Etc. Per 100 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. 3H-m....$ 3.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. 2H-in-- 2 50 GREVILLEA ROBUSTA. SVa-ln 3.00 SMALL FERNS for Ferneries, all tbe best and most hardy varieties ; strong bushv plants 3.00 $i.i.0 ) per 1000. PRIMULA OBCONICA, grand strain, 2,i-in 3.00 PRIMULA SINENSIS, large flowered, 2H-in 3.00 GERANIUMS, full list or new and standard varieties, late spring struck plants 3.00 BOSTON FERNS, plants from bench; short, stocky plants, 4-in pot size 15.00 5-in. pot size 25.00 No better way to buy than from the bench it stock is like ours BEGONIAS, flowering, in variety 3.00 HYDRANGEA OTAKSA, strong plants from fit Id, bushy, good, lo.- 6 to 7-in.pots 12.00 Per 100 CYCAS REVOLUTA— A large stock of all sized cycas; will make quick sellers; bright, Iresh stock, just right for retail sales. 4 to 6 leaves. 35o; 6 to 8 loaves, 500 ; 8 to 10 leaves, 75j; 10 to 12 leaves, Sl.OO. HENTIA BELMOREANA and FOR- STERIANA— Grand values. »1. 50, $2.00, S2.50 and 183.00 each. No be.ter stock in the country. FICUS ELASTICA, a line of imported plants. 12 to 15 in high, nicely hard- ened out of doors 35 00 EUPHORBIA lACpUINIAEFLORA. an old fashioued winter-flowering plant, grand when nicely done; 4-iD. branched plants 10.00 EPIPHYLIUM MAKOYIANUM and E. TRUNCATUM VIOLACEUM (Lobster Claw (Jaotus), strong 3-year heads 30.00 LILIUM HARRISII.rtoO-in 7.00 LILIUM HARRISII. 5 to 7-in 3.50 • ' \ Send for Price List No. 5. \ THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., \ Painesville, Ohio. \ . . » Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. A GRAND SUCCESS Coreopsis Grandiflora $2 00 per 100. t-year, from field, suitable' to pot up. for forcing later on. For instructions see page 295 in American Florist of Sept. 9. Martin KOHANKIE, Painesvllle, o. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. PETER LAMBERT TRIER, Germany, ROSES Stronir, field-irrcwn bedding and forcinu varieties. Best Novelties. FRAUK.DRUSCHKKthe best white hybrid). 2yrs.. extra larue plants. 40.000. lor fall. $90.00 per 1000: Soleild' Or, $10.00 per 100: TepUtz,$8.00: Etoilede France, .$25.00 per 100. Catalogue on application. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. 402 The American Florist. Sept. 2j, PittsDurg. BUSINESS OUTLOOK EXCELLENT. Business has increased to a consider- able extent. The outlook is bright Every day brings an improvement in stock. Asters seem to be perfection. Carnations are still small, but they sell. ■Bridesmaids, Bride, Meteor and Perle roses are small but clear. American Beauty and Kaiserin are very good and the supply is insufficient. CLUB AND OTHER NEWS. The Florists' Exchange has re-occu- pied its former building, 228 Diamond street, vsfhich had to be vacated on ac- count of a weakened wall. J. B. Murdoch & Company report that their carnations at the Van Eman plant are fine. All the space at this plant is devoted to carnations. The Oakwood Rose Gardens at Oil City, Pa., continue to ship some very fine roses to this market. The club meeting September 5 was interesting, although only sixteen mem- bers were present. J. Fuchs is erecting a new palm house, 20x30 feet, in the rear of his store. Mrs. E. A. Williams' exhibit at the exposition is especially attractive. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Smith are vacat- ing at Point Chautauqua. E. L. M. Ashtabula, O.— The boilers for the new greenhouses of Dunbar & Hopkins are now being installed and the plant will soon be in operation. GROTONS. PORTO RICO Drac. term, 50,000 2i4-in. fleld-grown, nife colored, stroae plants, October and November, ready to ship. Write lor prices. Please order now, not later. E. MEIER, Rio Piedras, Porto Rico Hease mention the A meri^an Florist when writing, CHARIES B. TOTTY, WHOLESALE FLORIST Chmsanthemum Novelties A Specialty. Madison. II J, Pansy Seedlings The very choicest strains, mixed. So.OO per 1000 Separate Colors, lavender, yellow and white .$3.50 per 1000. CASH WITH THE ORDER. J. CONDON, Florist, B^l^JMfrv. Please mention ihe A?nerican Florist when writing' S. S. SKIOELSKY, 824 No. 24th Street, „,„«.- PHILADELPfflA. Mas' Correspondence Solicited. 1^ Regan Printing House Larg* runs of CATALOGUES Our SpwIaHy. Write tor Flours*. 83-91 Piymooth Place, CHICAGO; SMALL FERNS, for fern dishes 2V4-inch pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per lOOO Primula Chinensis .2y2-inch pots, $3.00 per lOO; $25.00 per lOOO " Obconica,Krandiflora, rosea and fimbriata,2Vi inch pots,$3 00 per 100: $25.00 per lOOO Field-grown HYDRANGEA OTAKSA for 6-inch pots, $10.00 per 100 PRIIHULA BUTTERCUP 2V4-incli pots, $3.00 per 100; 3-incti pots, $6.00 per 100 All the above mentioned stock are strong plants ready for a shift. Cash with order. GARFIELD PARK FLOWER CO., not inc. 1 688 W. Madison Strsst, CHICAGO. Franit Osolislin, Prop. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Surplus Stock. FIELD-GROWN GARNATIINS FINE STOCK. Per 100 Wolcoti $4.00 Nelson 4.00 Prosperity 4.00 J. B. HEISS, THE EXOTIC NURSERIES, 112 S. Main St., DAYTON, OHIO. please mention the A mo ican Florist when writing* Field- Grown Enchantress, Queen Louise, Gov. Wol- cott. Guardian Angel and Mrs. Joost. Boston Fe^ns, 2'^-inch to lO-inch. Scottii Ferns, 2-inch to 10-inch. Plersonl Ferns, lVz-\Viz\\ to lO-inch. Barrovvsii Ferns* 3-inch. Tarrytown Ferns, 2yiinch to 4-inch. Plumosus, 2-inch to 6-inch. Spreb^erl, 2-inch to 6-inch. Cyclamen. 4-inch stock. Celestial Peppers, 4-inch stock. .Chinese Primroses, 2-inch. 3-inch and 4-inch. Primula Obconlca, 2*>4-inch and 3-inch. Baby Primrose, 3-inch. i!^- GEO. A. KUHL. Pekin, III. Please inenlion the American Florist when -writing* ORCHIDS LariJest Importers. Exporters* Growers and Hybridists in the World. SANDER, St. Albzins, England. Agent. A. DIMIVIOCK, 31 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY Please mention the American Florist whenwriting. Hydrangea Otaksa Fine fleld-grown plants, $10, SI2 and $15 per 100. CABNATIONS— Prrsperity fine flela-grown plants, $4 Ou per 100; $35 00 per ICOJ. Vl'l ETS— Impprial and Princess of Wales- nice field-grown planis. $4 00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 ^^~ Sailsfaoiion guaranteed. BAUR FLORAL CO., Erie, Pa. Please ^nenlion the American pLorist whenwriting. Orchids I ^ Arrived in superb condition Calllaya Sohroedsraa, C. Trianao. C. CIgas C. Warnarl, C. Oowlana. Write for prices. Lager & Hurrell, summit, N.j. Orchid Uruwers and Importers* Pt&ise mention the Amertcan Florist when writing. BOSTON FERNS. FROM BENCH. FINE STOCK. Fit for 5-iu., $12.50 per 100. Boston, for 4-inch, lOi:. Runners, l^^c. Soottll Farns, for 3-inch, IS^c; 4-inch, 20c; 5-inoh, 40e. Plarsonl, for 4- inch, 12Kr. Tarrytown or Elogantissitna, for 3 inch, 35c; 4:-iDch. SOc 5-inch. V.oi-.. PRIIWI ROSES, Baby, SJ.OG per 100. Doubls Daisy, Snowball, Longfellow, $3 50 per :oou. Hardy Pinks, 5 kinds, field-grown. 3V^c. Hollyhocks, very lartie, 1-yeur, 10 Double sorts, also siUiile, mixed. $2 !>0 per 100: S 2..nO per 1000. Asparagus P. N., S-in . $2.00 per 100. Flowering Begonias., 8 kinds, zyt-ii., 2>^c. Double Alyssum, 2-in 2c. Forget-me-nots, ever- blooming, blue, $3.00 per 10.10. Panslea, Giant varieties that sell on s'ght, $3.00 pfr lUOO 2 (JOO or more. $3 50 oer lOOU. Rubbers. 4-lu. 20c: 5 in ;iOc. Boston Ferns, 3-in. pots, $100 per 100. I9ex Begonias, R C, $1.10 per 100. Stevia Serrata, field, 5c. Pansy Seed, surplus, new ornp of Giant vari- eties in eleeant assortment, odd shades aod light colors in large numbers, M oz, $(.00; 1 oz. $3 00. CA.eH OR C. O. D. Direct all orders plainly to BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. Please ynentioti the A merican Florist ivhen Tvriting. Wanted to Buy FERNS AND PALMS OR ANY SALABLE PLANTS. MUST BE BARGAINS To sell over retail counters. We can handle large quantities ol GOOD selling SIOCK if PrtlbE» are RIGHT. ALPHA FLORAL CO., KANSAS CITY, MO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, Nephrolepis Barrowsii S2S.0O per 100. Scotiti, 21/2-inch, $5.00 per 100. Bostoris, 2y2-inch, $j.CO per lOO. Henry H. Barrows & Sons, *"'™*''' MASS. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, JOSEPH HEAGOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. GROWER OF Eeutia Belmoreaua ■""'Keutia Forsteriaua Please mention the A merican Florist when -writing. BOSTON FERNS PALMS, DRACAENAS, GERANIUMS. CO- LEUSf ana general bedding stock in lar^e quan- tities. Write for prices. Cash or aatisfaotory lef ere noes. Li Hi POSlGr lSiSTBi DORcIFeST'eR, mass Please mention the American Florist when writing* igo5. The American Florist. 403 Boston Ferns FINE STOCK FROM BENCH NEPHROLEPIS BOSTONIENSIS, 2-inch, $400 per 100; $30.00 per lOOO. Variety. BOSTON FERNS. Size Height Leaves Each ... 2 6 7 8 10 California Peppats 4 " " 5 Jerusalem Ch«rrips 4 Kentia Belmoreana Z% 4 6 " " 1 10 Kentia Forsteriana 4 5 " " 6 10 Latania Borbonica 3 aw " 4 Phoenix Canariensis 8 Phoenix Reclinata 6 13-14 15-17 24-26 32-34 46 SO 18 30 34 26 28-30 48-58 11-13 12-14 36-40 14-18 6 7 6-7 7-8 3-5 4-6 5 6-7. 4-5 4 5 10 13 6-7 $1.25 2.50 7.50 1.25 7.00 .25 2.50 S, 50 Dozen % .50 1.00 150 3.00 6 00 9U0 12 00 18 00 1 00 1.50 1.00 2.00 3 60 15.00 30.00 '3 60 7.20 15.00 ion $ 4.00 8.00 12.00 Vari»ty. Araucaria Excelsa 5 Size Height Leaves Each 15.00 30.00 Pandanus Utilis 3 " 4 " 5 3-5 tiers. 3-5 tiers. .75 i:25 Pandanus Veitchii 6 " 7 Dracaena Indivisa 5 Fragrans 4 100 1.50 3.00 7.00 13.00 " Massangeana 5 Asparagus Plumosus 3 4 " Sprengeri 4 " " 5 JAPANESE FERN BALLS, in leaf . Ficus Elaslica 4 " 6 100 1.50 2.00 300 .25 1.00 Dozen 9 0U 15.00 2.00 - 3.00 5 00 900 12 00 18.00 34 00 36.00 3 00 3.00 500 12 00 100 1.50 125 3 00 4 00 3.00 4.20 600 100 20.00 800 13 00 10 00 15.00 $ 6.00 C)cas Revoluta. fine stocic from 25b to $3 00 each NEPROLEPIS BARROWSII strong stock plants, $3500 per lOO. WE HAVE AN IMMENSE STOCK AND CAN GIVE EXCEPTIONAL VALUES. Prices subject to change without notice. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., I657 Buckingham Place, CHICAGO PALMS ! PSLMS! PALMS ! We re ow POLLWORTH, Milwaukee. SPECISLTIES ROSES, from 3-inoh pots, CARNATIONS, (or fall delivery, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, SMILAX, VIOLETS. Prices Low, Send for List. In Best Varieties Primroses „„ Asparagus WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, N. Y. ASPARAGUS Per 1000 Plumosus Nanus seedlings from flats. .it 6 00 ■' transplanted, large.. 12.00 Sprengeri seedlings 6 00 transplanted, large 10.00 YALAHA. Lska Co., Fla. Yalaiia Conservatories. fflNODE FLORIST CO. ...JAPANESE NOVELTIES... TINY PLANTS, in 3 and 3-in. decorated Japan- ese pots, S15.00, 120.00 and (25.00 per 100. RHAPIS, 5 to 15 shouts, 50 cents each. CASH WITH OKDBB. IAR6EST GROWERS OF CASTES UIICS. WOODSIDE, N. Y. and WHITESTONE. L. I., N V. CHINESE, ready Aug. 30 J2.00 P. W NARCI««USCrand, $10.00 per 1000.. 1.25 PAN SY Plants $J.00 per lOOU. . .50 CASH. 100 PLUMOSUS NANUS, 3-inch pot 13 00 SPRENCERI 3.00 SHASTA DAISY 2.60 PANSY SEED, large flowering Oz. 4.00 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. PALMS In Vziriety. SCOTTII FERNS, FICUS ELASTIGA, DRACAENAS, CYCAS, '^-'CALIFORNIA PRIVET Stock ot The Best to Be Had Anywhere. R. DREYER, r.?S:°v':' SCOTTII The Most Graceful Nephrolepls Known Retailers who have handled this fern are unani- mous in proclaiming it the best Pern ever introduced. Consult any grower who has bought Scottii and he will tell you that it is as far ahead of the Boston as that variety is ahead ot all other introductions. See my adv. on second cover page in American Florist of Feb. 35th. Keap Street Greenhoutei, BROOKLYN, N. Y. JOHN SCOTT, BRANCH: E. 4Stli St. and Rutland Road, Flatbusb. TBLEPHONE, 1307 WnLIAMSEURa. TRADE DIRECTORY Florists, Seedsmen, Nurserymen, Etc. $2.00 POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Daarborn Strest, CHICAGO. 404 The American Florist. Sept. 2J, The Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output of Flower Pots is larger than any concern in the World Our Stock is always Large and Complete Main Office and Factory, 713 WHARTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY. N. J. LONG ISLAND CiTY, N. Y. Plenty is More Than Enough. Ycu Saw or H»ard of Our BaskeU at the Convention. SWANS, STORKS, DUCKS and a full line of FANCY BASKETS, SUPPLIES and NOVELTIES.. J. STERN & CO. 928 Germantown Avenue, PHIl ADELPHIA. Enterprising Florist Supply House. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing Red Standard Flower Pots Price list and samples on application. Paducah Pottery, J. A. BAUER, Proprietor. PADUCAH. KENTUCKY. Please mention ike A merican Florist when writing. sampile pot and price list ON APPLICATiONo C. C. POLLWORTH CO., !JII**.?''==' Please mention the American Florist when writing. ^ GEO. KELLER & SON, """^ MANUFACTURERS OF FLOWER POTS. Before buying write for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street. near Wrightwood Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Standard f^^lT^Q Flower... ■ v^ I ^ If your greenhouses are within 600 mites of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 38lh and M Streets. WASHINGTON. D C. J'iease mention the American Florist when writing. A. HERMANN, J* Cape Flowers, all colors, J* Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, j» and Ail Florists' Supplies. Send Fob Pbioib. -404.4I2 East a4th StrMt, NEW YORK. THE KELLER POTTERY COMPANY, M...H....,.,..i FLORISTS' RED STINDIRD POTS. Azalea Pots, Bulb and Fern Pans, Etc. Write for Price List. 2J3-I5-I7-I9-2I-23 Peafl St., NORRISTOWN, PA, To Your Advantage AVrite for our prices on New^ and Second-hand Gulf Cypress Greenhouse Lumber, HOT-BED SASH, GREENHOUSE GLASS, BOIlERS, PIPE and FITTINGS, STEAMFITTING TOOLS, HOSE and HOSE VALVES. VENTILATING APPARATUS. ETROPOLITAN lATERIAL CO. GREENHOUSE WRECKERS: 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Please mention the A meyican Fiorist when writing. m: King Construction Go. NORTH TONAWANDA. N. Y. and TORONTO, ONT. New Greenhouse Catalogue ready far dis- tribution. Send for it. Mease mention the A merican Ftortst when writing* Just a Minute '^^'"^"^riX^^^i HTeennouse with The Wittsbold*s Palent Watering System. It will pay you to investigate. Write for particulars to LOUIS WITTB0LD,1708N. HalstedSt Chicago. Foley's Floral Fotographs. Floral Album, size I2xii containing: 24 different funeral designs. By express, $5.00 c. o. d. 226-2281 BOWERY, NEW YORK. Kramer's Pot Hangers For Sale By Wholesale Seedsnten, Florists and Supply Dealers. Price, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. I. N. Kramer & Son, """roJ?:.""" SYRACUSE RED POTS ''The very pink of perfection." SYRACUSE RED POTS Are perfect on account ol their thin- ness, lightness and porosity. Made right — Vacked right- Shipped right. SYRACUSE POTTERY J CO., Syracuse, N Y. STINDIRD FLOWER POTS 1 Packed in small crates, easy to handle. Price per crate 1500 2-in., in crate, $4 88 1S00 2M 1600 2^ 1000 3 80U3K 5004 3^0 5 1416 5.35 6.00 5.00 580 4.50 4 51 3.16 Price per crate 121 7-in., in crate, W.20 eo 8 " S.CO HAHD MADS. 48 9-in., in crate, 23.60 48 10 ■' 4.80 24 11 " 3.60 24 12 " 4.8fr 12 14 " 480 6 16 " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets. Lawn vases, etc. Ten per cent off for cush with order. Address HILFINGER BROS . POTTERY. Fort Edward. N. Y, Or AnansT Uolebb & Sokb, New York Agents, 31 B&rclay Street, Kew York City. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB FANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER NT WTI., HARRY BALSLEY, Rbd. DETROIT, MICH., 490 Howard SI., -WRITE- 1621-23 N. Leavitt St., CHICAQO, ILL.. FOB FBIOXB or Standard Pots rt»n|th.nl poioiit; combined are the l>eit on the market /poj. The American, Florist. 405 ■■■• FLORISTS' SPECIALS. "Kinkaid" Hocking .... Kanawha Splint .... Lower Vein Brazil Block - - - Genuine Smokeless Pocahontas - Sullivan County Indiana Lump We are direct agents. Write for prices for immediate shipment or season's supply. GLOBE COAL COMPANY, 1560-1570 Old Colony Building, Clipper Lawn Mower Co. The Mower that will Kill all'iths Weed< in Your Lawn. If you keep the weeds out 80 they do not go to Beed and cut your grail without breaking the small feeders of rooti, the grass will become thick and the weedi will disappear. " The Cllppsr will do II. Ask your dealer lor them. If they have not got them, below is the price: No. 1— 12-in. Mower, 85; No. 2— 15-in. Mower, 86; No. 3— 18-in. Mower, 87; No. 4— 31-in. Mower, 88. Send draft, money-order or reg. letter. Ftease mention the A nterican Florist when writing "Eureka" Weed Killer. Saves Weeding. Keeps Paths, etc., clear without disturbing or staining the gravel. Soluble Powder, readily mixed and applied 4.8rge Size Tin. enougli lor 100 square yardi, 75 els. each. Special prices to Cemeteries and buyers in large quantities. Full directions with each tin. Vaughau's Seed Store, CHICAGO: NEW YORK: 84>86 Randolph Si. 1 4 Barclay St -Please ynentiori the American Florist when writing The Standard VENTILATING MACHINERY The original machine with self- oiling cups. The mont powerful, least complicated, very compact, with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gutter Over six miles in use and highly recommended by all. The only Drip Proof gutter on the market. The Standard Return Steam Trap It has no equals for simplicity or its working. Catalogue free. E. HIPPSRD, Youngstown, Ohio. HAMMOND'S GRAPE DIST For Blight and _ Mildew. ROBERT SIMPSON, Rose Grower, His opinion and use of Hammond's GRAPE DUST * a very useful article: Clifton, N. J.. September 7. 1905. Mr. Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill-on-Hudson. N. Y. Dear Sir:— Replying to yours of the 5th would say that I have been buying "Grape Dust" from you for several years; we use it during the sum- mer months to keep mildew in check by dusting it over the foliage. At this season applying sulphur to, the steam pipes is impracticable; and we like "Grape Dust" much better than sulphur for dusting over head, it is pulverized __ ____ much finer which enables us to coat the leaves thoroughly without using as large a quantity as would be necessarv of the latter, besides we consider it a little more effective than sulphur, and it requires less time to apply. We close the ventilators before the operation and charge the air thoroughly, when a temperature of 90** to 95° has been reached the ventilators are opened gradually. We allow the grape dust to remain on the plants from 24 to 48 hours." then clean it off with the hose. Yours very truly. ROBERT SIMPSON. SOLD BY LEADING SEED DEALERS. For Pamphlet Address HAM MOND'S PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS. Fisbklll-oo-Hudson, N. Y. ODolbo-OOO I>^J.st: FOR FUMIGATING. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., " S"w ""»«. ROSSIG BROTHERS, MANUFACTURERS OF ALL STYLES IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS. PAPER AND MUSLIN. SMILAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. Samples Furniihed to the Jobbing Trade Only. :Bos:es! ;Bo:x:es! Light woodsn Exprass Boxes lor the shlp- mant of cut flowers and plants. Sizes. Per 100 3x 4x20 IB 2.nn 3x 5x24 2.25 3l 7x21 2.25 6s 6x24 3.40 4x12x24 4.50 4.811 6x12x24 625 6.40 5x12x36 700 6x12x36 7.50 6x15x4'^ 10 9.1 6x15x48 1150 Samples free. Prompt shipmentB. Terms; $5.00 and under cash with order please. Approved reference. 2 per cent 10 days. Net cash 6 ) days. CETMORE BOX FACTORY, Belleville, Ala. Owned and operated by Caldwell the Woodsman SAVE THE BLOOMS! NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE PUNTS.USED FOR FUMIGATION OR 5PR/IVING.IND00RS OR OUT. 200 IWNaS IWACCO IN ONE mi NIKCfTEEN * NICOTINE IMFO. CO., SI. Loui>.Mo. Please mention the A merican Florist when writinz. CUT FLOWER BOXES =2Sf' The best, strongest and neatest folding out flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. Per 100 PerlOCO Size No. 0. 3x4x20 S2.00 <19.00 " 1. 3x41.4x16 1.90 17.50 " 2. 3x 6xlR 2.00 19.00 • " 3. 4x8x18 2.50 23.00 " 4. 3x5x24 2.75 26.00 " 5. 4x8x22 300 28 50 " 6. 4x8x28 3.75 36.00 " 7. 6x16x20 5.60 64.00 " 8. 3x7x21 30O 28.60 " 9. 5x10x^5 650 62.00 " 10. 7x20x20 9.50 67.50 " 11. 3^x6x30 3.C0 28.88 Sample free on application. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash. THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, Box 104. COLUMBUS, OHIO. Please mention the American Florist when writing, L BAUMANN & GO., Importers and Manulacturert of Florist Supplies 78-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Write for oui New Catalogue F. Oar prices may Interest vou. 406 The American Florist. Sept. 2j, MODEL EXTENSION CARNATION SUPPORT Made with two or ttiree Ofdes. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation growers as the best support on the mar- ket. Pat. July 27, '97. May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guaranteed IGOE BROS., 226 North 9th St.. BROOKLYN. N. Y. ^ase mention the A merican Florist when writing. * i D. O. Cunningham Glass Co. PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. Hot. House Glass a Specialty. GLASS GOOD BRAWDS. QUICK SHIPMENTS. LARGE STOCK. Warehouse on railroad switcli. Be Sure and Get Our Prices. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO., 22nd St. and Union Place, CHICAGO. CHEAPEST AND BEST. If you doubt it try them and be convinced, Send for descriptive price circular. J. 0. Carmody, Evansville, Ind. ABSOLUTEIY PDRE PLANT FOOD Blatchford's Plant Grower and Land Renovator, $2.75 per 100 pounds. BLATCHFORD'S CALF MEAL CO., Waukegan. III. MASTICA TRADE MARK REQISTEREO, FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES SOLE MANUFACTURERS F. O. PIERCE COMPANY NEW YORK AT ALL SEED STORES The James H. Rice Co. ■IMPORTERS and JOBBERS- GREENHOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. '^^rixidoxTv- OX^jSS« X'^lxn.'t, '^■vLttry, e-to. 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICAGO. Sprague Smith Company, MANUFACTURERS OF WwlINUC^llV ^L/%?j>J» Greenhouse Glass a specialty. 205 Randolph Street, GHICUO. rr; :n , BEST ENGRAVINGS and ILLUSTRATIONS \ I Of Every Description I I SEE OUR WORK IN THIS PAPER. SEND FOR ESTIMATES. I GLOBE ENGRAVING and ELECTROTYPE CO. I S 407-427 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. S ESTABUSHED 1866 EMIL^STEFFEMSv SUCC.™ H.STEFFENS. *»">STEITENSBI»S PEERLESS GLASS REPAIR CLAMP To mend cracked glass immediately and permanently. Box of 150, $1.00. For salebyjobbers or address ALEXANDER KLOKNER, Wauwatosa, Wis. -***"■- »»»"»^""""— — " Holds Class Firmly See the Point * PCERieSS Olaztnc Point! ue th«be«t. No rights or lefti. Box of 1,000 points 76 eta. postpftld. HEKBT A. DREER, T14 Ckwteal St.. Phlla.. r*. STENZEL GLASS CO., GRrENHOUSE GLASS. French and American "WHITE ROSE" Brand. 2 Hudson SI., 101 Portland Si., NEW YORK BOSTON Please mention the A merican Florist when writing H. M. HOOKER GO. Wljidow Glass, Paints and Putty. Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 59 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Please mention the American Florist when ivritinz. 1905- Th E American Florist. 407 MATERIAL worlds fair Now is your time to make the improve- ments you have been so long contemplating. On account of our purchase of the St Louis World's Fair, we have Millions of Dollars' Worth ol Supplies, which we are oAering at about one-half their original cost. 100,000,000 feet of LUMBER of every kind for sale A million square feet of V2 and %-inch thick- ribbed ROOFING GLASS. A large quantity of GALVANIZED ANGLES for roofing glass. An enormous quantity of SASH, glazed with %-inch thick-ribbed glass, just the thing for you. Standard black wrought iron overhauled PIPE in all sizes, from %-inch to 24-inch. BOILER TUBES with screwed ends and threaded couplings, specially adapted for Greenhouse Men. good as new. Also BOILER TUBES with square ends, all sizes, from 2 to 6-ineh. 250 HORIZONTAL TUBULAR BOILERS. 50 GREENHOUSE HEATERS. Galvanized Wire, Pipe Tools, Garden Hose, Hot Bed Sash, Glass, Radiators and Supplies ol every kind. ASK FOR OUR CATALOeUE NO. 47. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. West 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO. CYPRES _ rSH BAftS [2 JEE.T_0R LONGER. . _ ^^JENHOUSE AND OTtet^BUIlDTNG I^TERIAL, IMEN FURBISHED TO SteRINTEND EFtECTION WHEN .DisiftED. Sf&nd for our CirctiMs- rHE/LT-.S+eAri^Itiint# (s f lease mention the American Fiorist when-writing. GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MZITERIAL HOT-BED SASH, BOILERS, PIPES, FITTINGS, VENTILATING APPARATUS. GLASS AT WHOLESALE. We tumisli everything for building. Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons. "I^^KL^'NrN'.^ Please mention the A merican Fiorisi when writing. EVANS IMPROVED V£MmATING APP4MA7US WRITt FOR'ILLUSrRATE-O CATALOGUE QUAKenc/rTMACHmwom. '^jr-^Jr-.*- RICHMOND. IND. Please mention the American Florist -when writing. WILKS Greenhouse Heaters. The Wilks Greenhouse Heaters are all Steel Sell-Feeders. Will run IS hours at a time without attention. No Night Firemm ReqMired. Can be used with either HARD or SOFT COAL. SEND FOR OUR NEW CATALOGUE Made by S. WILKS MFG. CO. 3B17 Shields Ave., CHICAGO, - - ILL. |<^gENNINd$ ^^^JljRON GUTTElf. Use our Patent IRON BENCH FITTINGS and Root Supports Improved Vaporizing Pans VENTILATIN8 For Tobaooo Exiraols, Eto. Sand lor Clroulars. _^_i^^^^__>^^_ DILLER, CASKEY & CO., jennTnTs brothers. APPftRaTUS. S. W. Cor. SUth ond Berfc SU.. I»EmUA.r>Pl^I»^I.A.. "•" Eureka Greenhouses.... THE BEST AND LOWEST IN PmCE. SH-X^'Si'S'SSiS photographs and plain directions so that any person can ptit them up. DILLON GREENHOUSE MFG., CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. Piease mention the American Florzst when mrittns ■^ ^V ■ ■ ^C ^^ ^^^? ^^TT I V^^^ Write to us il your boilers need repair-; JOHNSTON HEATING CO., 1 135 Broadway New York. 408 The American Florist. Sept, 2j, Index to Advertisers. Adv rates 384 Aitken Mark 392 Allen J K 391 Alpha Floral Co 402 Amer'n Blower Co.. .VI AmlinerEC 389 Andorra Nurseries.. ..396 AngrermuetlerGeoH..390 Aschmann Godfrey. .400 Atlanta Floral Co.... 392 Bailer F A 396 Barro\vsHenrv&Son.402 BallinBfs Frank V....4(X) Bassett & \Vasliburn3S9 Bateman Mfg Co .^94 Baur Floral Co 402 Baumann L& Co 405 Beaven E A .387 BeckertW C 394 Benthey-Coatsworth Co 389 Berger Bros 391 BerkeGeo H .392 Bernin'u H G 390 Berterniann Bros Co392 Blatchford's Calf Meal Co '..406- BlackistoneZ D 392 Boddinnton AT 11 Bramham J M 400 Braidwood J B .390 Brant D Wood .389 Braslan Seed Co .394 Breitmever's J Sons. 392 Bruns HN II Buckley VVT Co.... .393 BudlongJ A 389 Burnham-Hitchings-' Fierson Co. VI ■Burpee W A & Co... 394 ByerBros 402 Byer Floral Co 399 ■Caldwell the Woods- man Co 387 Carmody J D. ..406 ■Chicago CarnationCo396 Chicagro House WreckiuECo 407 ■Cleveland Cut Flo Co38S Clipper Lawn Mower Co 40,5 Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co 395 Coles WW 401 Conard & Jones Co. .397 ■Condon 1 402 ■Connell Benj 400 Cooke Geo H 3^2 Cotsonas Geo & Co.. .387 ..ottage Gardens Co. 397 Cowee W J 408 ■Cox Seed Co .394 Crabb& Hunter 400 Craig Robt& Son. ...401 Craiff Wm P 397 Cross Eli 4I» Crowl Fern Co 387 CunninKham D O Glass Co 406 Cunningham Jos H. .-403 •Currie I5ros Co II Daniels & Fisher 3*>2 Davis A B & Son 395 Davis Bros 4IH) Deamud J B ,3S9 Detroit PotMfgCo..404 Dietsch A Co 407 Diller Caskey & Co. .407 Dillon J L 397 401 Dillon MfgCo 407 Dingee & Conard Co396 Donohoe W H 392 Dorner F & Sons Co I DreerH A 401 406 Dreyer R 403 Eickholt Mrs. Chas...392 Elliott WmH 3')0 Ellwanger & Barry. .397 Emmans Geo M 393 Ernest W H 404 Fenrich J S 391 Florists' Hail Ass'n.397 Flower Growers Co.. 390 Fluegge Bros 393 Foley's Floral Foto- graphs 404 Foley MfgCo. 408 Ford Bros ....391 Foster Lucius H 402 Franken Bros II Garden Alex B 392 Garfield PkFlowerCo402 Garland Geo M I\' GetmoreBoxFactory 405 Ghormlev Wm 391 Giblin &Co VI Globe Coal Co. ..... .405 Globe Engraving Co. 406 Greenhouse Co The. V Gude A &Bro ,392 GuUett W H & Sons.393 Gundestrup Knud Co,395 Gurney Heater Co... VI Guttman Alex J 391 Hammond Benj. . . ..405 Hammond W A 393 Hansen H... 393 Hansen Julius..* II Hartjas .391 Hartje J no. 395 Hauswirth P J 392 Heacock Jos 402 HeissJ B 402 Heller Bros 390 Heller& Co II Herendeen MfgCo.. 408 Herr Albert M 393 Hermann .\ 404 Hess & Swoboda .392 Hews A H &Co 404 Hilfinger Bros. 404 Hill The E G Co I 399 Hills CR.... 397 Hinode Florist Co... 403 HippardE 405 Holm & Olson 392 Holton & Hunkel Co 38S 397 Hooker WmCo'..... 406 Hort Advertiser 399 Humfeld C 393 HuntE H .389' Igoe Bros 406 IndpolsFlo&PlantCo,39.5 Jacobs 5 & Sons 407 Jennings E B .399 Johnson WW & Son394 Johnston Heating Co407 KastingWF I Keller Geo & Son.... 4(>t Keller Pottery Co. ,,,404 Kennicott Bros Co...3,S9 Kentucky Tobacco Product Co IV Keryan Co The 387 KesslerP 391 King ConstruetionCo404 Klokner A 406 Kohankie M 401 Kohr A F 4(M Koppelman E L &Co405 Kramer I N & Son.. 404 Kroeschell Bros Co. . \ Kuehn C A .390 KuhlG A 402 Lager & Hurrell 402 Lambert Peter 401 Lamprecht Bros .393 Lang A ,392 Langjahr A H 391 LecakesN&Co 387 Leedle Floral Co.... ,393 LeJournalDesRoses.397 Leonard Seed Co. . . ..394 Livingston Seed Co. .405 LocklandLumberCo.lv McCullough's J M Sons Co 390 McKellarChas W...3S9 McKissick's 388 MaderPaul 395 Marquisee L E 393 May John N I Meier E 402 Metairie Ridge Nurs- ery Co 397 Metropolitan ■Mate- rial Co 404 Mich Cut Flower Ex.390 Miller Robt ...393 M-ills The Florist.... 392 Minnesota Spawn Co394 Moninger J C Co... .VI Moon The Wm H Co396 MosbaekL :..399 Murdoch J B & Co.. 390 Natl Flo Bd of Trade392 N Y Cut Flower E5(..391 Nicotine MfgCo 405 N lessen Leo Co...;... 390 NiufferC M :..396 O'Hagan J H ^..397 Padlicah Potterv. J. .404 Palmer W J & Son.. .392 Park Floral Co 392 Peacock LK.. 396 PennockSS 391 Peterson J A I Peterson Nursery 396 Phila Cut Flower Co390 Pierce FO & Co 406 Pierson FR Co 399 Pittsburg Cut Flo Co.390 Pittsburg Florist Ex.,390 Poehlmann Bros Co. 389 Pollworth CC Co... 392 403 404 Quaker City Mach- ine Works 407 Randall A L Co 393 Rawson W W&Co. II Raynor J 1 391 Ready ReferenceAdv409 Regan Print House. .402 Reinberg Peter. .389 399 Renter S J 393 Rice Bros 390 Rice James H Co 406 Rice M & Co V Robinson H M & Co387 Roehrs Julius Co 397 Rossig I5ros ' 405 Rudy John B 400 Sander & Sons.. 402 Schafer Mrs A M.....399 Schillo Adam 408 Scott John 403 Seligman Jno .391 Shaffer Geo C 392 SharpPartridge&Co..406 Sheridan WF ,391 Sherman Nursery Co,597 Sievers John H 399 Sievers&BoIand.....392 Sinner Bros 389 Situations & Wants..,385 SkidelskySS 402 Smith Nathan & Son4C0 Smith W&T Co.... ^ I Smits lac 397 I SowleH V ...393 Sprague Smith Co. -.406 Standard Pump & Engine Co VI Stearns Lumber Co. .407 SteffensEmil 406 Stenzel Glass Co . . . .406 Stern J & Co 4M Storrs & Harrison Co401 StyerJ J 395 Syracuse Pottery Co. 404 TeasEY 396 Thompson J D Car- nation Co I ThomsonWm.&Sons II Thorburn J M & Co. II Tottenham Nurs 397 Totty ChasH 402 Traendley&Schenck.391 Van Houte Pere Sons40I Van Kleef W & Sons,396 Vaughan & Sperry..389 Vaughan's Seed Store I II 395 405 Vick's Sons Jas. . II Vincent RJr& Son. .387 Walker F& Co 393 Ward Ralph M & Co II Weber F C 392 Weber H & Sons.... 399 Weeber &Don II Weiland &Risch....387 Welch Bros ;..390 Whilldin P,ot Co 404 WietorBros 389 Wilcox J F 399 WildG H 3% WilksS MfgCo 407 Winterson E F Co... 388 WittboldGeoCo....403 Wittbold Louis 404 Wolf Jno 392 Wood Bros 403 Wrede H II WylandJohnL 393 Yalaha Conservatory403 Young AL& Co.... 391 Young John 391 Young Thos 391 Young & Nugent.... 391 Zeck& Mann 390 Wired Toothpicks 10,000,1.50; 50.000,6.25. MiDutacturad by .W. J. COWEE, BERLIN. N. Y. Samota frsa. For salo by Paalar*. GREENHOUSE MATERIALS The Best Quality and Work Guaranteed. CYPRESS SASH BARS Absolutely cletir, sun dried; out to exact sizes. TENN. RED CEDAR POSTS In lengths as warned. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES Economical and lasting. Coming Into general use. tot HOT-BED SASH and FRAMES Various styles and sizes. Beady prompt shioment. VENTILATING APPARATUS It works like a charm. PIPE,FITTINGS, GUTTERS,GL ASS And all supplies needed in new or reconBtruotlott work. Get our Estimates, Plans and Suggestions on Structures Proposed. lUustiated Catalogue sent postpaid. FOLEY iVlFG. CO., 471 w. 22nd St.. CHICAGO. LUMBER for Greenhouse Benches, Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. We arc in special position to furnish "PECKY CYPRESS" everything in PINE and HEIVI- LOCK BUILDING LUMBER. 1 Adam Schillo Lumber Go. WRITE FOR PRICES. Cor. Wssd and Hawthorn St, Tel. North 1626 and 1627. •I I Furman Boilers for Qreenhouse Heating Valuable Catalojjue on Modern Steam and Hot Water Heating, mailed free upon request. Address The Herendeen Manufacturlnj Company, ^- „„ Denl. Am. , .Geneva. N. Y. g 39 Cortlandt St., NEW YORK. OKLAHOMA CITY, O. T. FURMAN BOILERS have been awarded Certifloate of Meritat Pivedifferent Florists' Conventions. They have a record of 20 years. Over 35,000 in use. 5C1 Selllnii Adents: % EDWARD S. DEAN. Bloomington. 111. E. K. BARE, La Crosse, Wis. £ .IAS SPEAR. S. & H. CO., 1014 Market St., PHILADELPHIA. ae .igo5. The American Florist. 409 Ready Reference Advertising, ADVERTISEMENTS IN THIS DEPARTMENT 10 CENTS PER LINE, CASH WITH ORDER. COPY MUST REACH US MONDAY OF THE WEEK IN WHICH IT IS TO APPEAR ALYSSUM. Alyssum, double, 2^1 -in., 2c each. Byer Ficral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. Alyssum, double. 2-in., Chambersbur g , Fa. ARAUCARIAS. Byer Bros., Araucaria Excelsa, 6% in., 10 to 12 ins. high, 2 yrs. old. 3 tiers, 60c; iy^ in., 13 to 15 ins., 2 yrs., 3-4 trs., 60c; 6 in., 16 to 18 ins., 3 yrs., 3-4 trs., 75c; 6^ in., 8 to 20 ins., 3 yrs., 4-5 trs., %X; 6% in., 20 to 24 ins., 3 yrs., 4-6 trs., $1.25. A. compacta robusta, 6-7 in. pots, 3-4 trs., 20-25 ins. wide, $1.50, $1.75 and ?2 each; A. glauca, 6-in., 3-4 trs., 16-24 ins. wide, $1, $1.25, ?1.60 to $1.75 each. God- trey Aschmana, 1012 Ontario St., Phila. Araucaria Excelsa, 5-in., 3-5 trs., 75c each, $9 doz.; 6-in., 3-6 trs., $1.26 each, $15 doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Araucarias, LouiS' Von Houtte Fere, Ghent, Belgium. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus, Plumosus, 3-in., $1 doz., $8 per 100; 4-in., $1.50 doz., $12 per 100; Sprengerl, 4-in., $1.26 doz., $10 per 100; 6-in., $2 doz., $15 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Asparagus, P. N., seedlings, $6 per 1,000; transpl., $12 per 1,000. Sprengeri, seedlings, $6 per 1,000; transpl., $10 per 1,000. Yalaha con- servatories, Yalaha, Lake Co., Fla. Asparagus, Plumosus Nanus and Spren- geri, i-in., $10 per 100 ; 3-in., $5 per 100 ; 2%-in., $2.50 per 100; seedlings, $1 per 100. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Asparagus Sprengeri, from rose pots, $j.u per 1,000 ; deflexua and robustus, $2.50 per lOQ. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus, Plumosus and Sprengeri, 3%- In., $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000. Peter Kein- faerg, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Asparagus, Plumosus, 2V4-in.. $3 per 100; Sprengeri, 2»4-in., $2.50 per 100. The Storrs & Hairison Co., Painesville, 0. Asparagus P. N., 2^4 -in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100, C. R. Hills, Grand Rap- ids, Mich. Asparagus, Plumosus nanus, 3%-in., $7 per 100; Sprengeri, 8-in., 8c. Ben]. Connell, West Grove Pa. Asparagus, P. N., 2-in., $2 per 100; Spren- geri, 2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, O. Asparagus P. N., 2-in., $2 per 100. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg. Pa. Asparagus Sprengeri, 4-in., $6 per 100. Mrs. A. M. Schafer, 229 Balmoral Av., Chi- cago. Asparagus Sprengeri, 3-in., 2c each. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. AZALEAS. Azaleas, Louis Van Houtte Pere. Ghent, Belgium. BAY TREES. Bay trees, Louis Von Houtte Pere, Ghent, Belgium. Bay trees, Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BEDDING STOCK. Bedding stock, DracEena indivisa, 3, 4, 5-in., $5, $10 and $25 per 100 ; geraniums, S. A. Nutt, Castellane, John Doyle, Per- kins, single and double. Gen. Grant, La Favorite, Mme. Salleroi, rooted cuttings, $1 per 100, 3-in. $5 per 100 ; Vinca var., 2-in. $2 per 100. Rex begonia, 2 and 2%-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. BEGONIAS. Begonias, Gloire de Lorraine, 2V>-in., $15 per 100, $140 per 1,000; 4-in., $40'per 100; 6-in., $75 per 100 ; Turnford Hall, 2-ln., 415 per 100; 21/0 -in., $25 per 100. ' J. A> Peterson, Westwood, Cinc innati, O. Rex begonias, R. C, $1.10 per 100; flower- ing, 21^-in., 2%c. Byer Bros., Chambers- burg, Pa. Begonias, flowering, $3 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison C o., Painesville, 0. Begonias, Louis Von Houtte Pere, Ghent, Belgium. CARNATIONS. Carnations, field grown, Chicago White, Richmond Gem, $8 per 100 ; Morning Glory, Mrs. Lawson, $7 per 100 ; Flamingo, White Swan, $6 per 100 ; Crisis, $10 per 100 ; In- dianapolis, $5 per 100. Robert Craig Vic- tory, John B. Haines, My Maryland, $12 per 100 ; $100 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, 84 Randolph St., Chicago and 14 Barclay St., New York. Carnations, field grown plants ; fine stock. Ready now. Estelle, $6 per 100 , Lawson, $5 per 100 , $45 per 1,000 ; Enchantress, $7 per 100 , $65 per 1,000 ; Mrs. Higginbotham, $4 per 100 , $35 per 1,000 ; G. Angel, $4 per 100 , $35 per 1,000 ; Morning Glory, $4 per 100 , $35 per 1,000. Wietor Bros., 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Carnations, field grown. Crisis, $2 per doz., $15 per 100 ; Flamingo, $10 per 100 ; Mrs. Nelson, The Queen, Prosperity, $6 per 100 ; Queen Louise, Lorna, Palmer, White Cloud, Portia, Eldorado, Harry Fenn, $5 per 100. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Carnations, field grown, Queen Louise, F. Hill, Prosperity, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. White Cloud, $4 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Joost, Marquis, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Crusader, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000. Lutey's Greenhouses. Houghton, Mich. Carnations, strong, healthy, field grown : Lady Bountiful, $8 per 100, $75 per 1,000 ; Nelscn Fisher, $7 per 100, $65 per 1,000; Flamingo, $6 per 100, $55 per 1,000 ; Genevieve Lord, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000. N. Zweifel, N. Milwaukee, Wis. Carnation, Hannah Hobart ; delivery commencing Jan. 1, 1906 ; rooted cuttings, $3 per doz., $15 per 100, $120 per 1,000. $3 per doz., $15 per 100. $120 per 1,000. John H. Sievers & Co., 1251 Chestnut St., San Francisco, Cal. Carnations, field grown, Lawson, Nor- way, Prosperity, Joost, Armazindy, Lord, first size, $5 per 100. $45 per 1,000 ; sec- ond size, $4 per 100, $37.50 per 1,000. W. H. GuUett & Sons. Lincoln, 111. Carnations, field grown, Lawson, $6 per 100, $50 per 1.000 ; Nelson, Morning Glory, Guardian Angel, Queen Louise, Flora Hill, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000. Peter Rein- berg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Carnations, field grown. Hill, Queen Louise, Peru, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000 ; Joost and Sport, $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000. Mrs. A. M. Schafer, 229 Balmoral Av., Chicago. Carnations, clean stocky plants. M. Glory, Scott, Alaska, $4 per 100 ; Prosperity, Har- lowarden, Norway, $5 per 100. Wm. L. Rock Flower Co., 1116 Walnut St., Kan- sas City, Mo. Carnations, choice, field grown. Nelson Fisher and Mrs. Patten, $8 per 100, $70 per 1,000 ; Boston Market, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. A. C. Canfield, Springfield, 111. Carnations, My Maryland, Jessica, deliv- ery 1906, $2.50 per doz., $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind., and H. Weber & Sons, Oakland, Md. Carnations, field grown. White Cloud, $4 per 100 ; $35 per 1,000 ; Guardian Angel, Flora Hill, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000. H. Hansen, 4016 N. Clark St., Chicago. Carnations, field grown. Albatross, Queen, Boston Market. Stella Marquis, $5 per 100 ; Flamingo, Nelson Fisher, $6 per iOO. L. E. Marciuisee. Syracuse. N. Y. Carnation Candace, $2 per doz., $12 per .100, $100. per 1,000. Dissemination 1906. Indianapolis Flower & Plant Co., and John Hartje. Indianapolis, Ind. Carnations, field grown. Queen Louise, White Cloud, Flora Hill, Wolcott, Elma, Nelson, $4 per 100, $35 per- 1,000. Lam- precht Bros., Ashland, 0. Carnations, field grown. Lady Bountiful, $8 per 100, $75 per 1,000; White Lawsou, $8 per 100, $70 per 1,000. Chicago Carna- tion Co.. Joliet, 111. Carnations, field grown, Lawson, Pros- perity, Peru, $50 per 1,000 ; Mme. Joost, $40 per 1,000. W. A. Hammond, Rich- mond, Va. Carnations, field grown. Guardian Angel, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Fluegge Bros.,- 2791 N. Leavitt St., Chicago. Carnations, Maids, $4.50 per 100, $45 per 1,000 ; Queen Louise, Joost, $4 per 100. H. V. Sowle, New Bedford, M ass. Carnation Robert Craig, March delivery, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. J. D. Thomp- son Carnation Co., Joliet , 111. Carnations, field grown, Walcott, Lawson, Nelson, Flamingo, Adonis, $6 per 100. John L. Wyland, De Haven, Pa. Carnations, field grown, Wolcott, Nelson Prosperity, $4 per 100 ; J. B. Heiss, 112 Main St., Dayton, O. Carnations, 500 Lawson at 4c ; 200 Wol- cott at 3Vac. Kring Bros., Fairbu ry, 111. Carnations, field grown. Prosperity, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Carnations, field grown, 3%c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Carnations, tor fall delivery. Wood Bros Fishklll, N. Y. , Carnations, F. Dorner & Sons Co., LaFay-" ette, Ind. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. ~ Chrysanthemums, novelties a specialty, Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Chrysanthemums. Wood Bros., Fishklll, N. Y. CINERARIAS. Cineraria, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. COLEUS. Coleus, novelties, $4 per 100 ; standards, $2 per 100. The B. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. ' Coleus, L. H. Foster Est., 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass. COREOPSIS. Coreopsis Grandiflora, field grown, 1-yr., $2 per 100. Martin Kohankie, Painesville, Ohio. CROTONS . Crotons, field grown. 214-in., ready to ship Oct. and Nov. E. Meier, Rio Pledras, Porto Rico. CYCAS. Cycas Revoluta, 4-6 Ivs., 35c; 6-8 Ivs., 50c; 8-10 Ivs., 75c. 10-12 Ivs., $1. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Cycas Revoluta, 25c to $3 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chlca- go. Cycas. R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I. N. Y. ~ CYCLAMEN. Cyclamens, plants, Giganteum strain. Seed taken of only selected flowers and well built stock; none better; 3-in., $7, 4-in., $12, 5-iQ., $24 per 100. Seed of above strain, new crop, $6 per 1,000. Try it. C. Wlnterlch, Defiance, Ohio. Cyclamen, Splendens giganteum hybrids; five colors, from 3-in. pots, $7 per 100 ; 3%-in., $12 per 100; 4-in., $15 per lOT ; 5-in., $20 per 100. Paul Mader, East StrrudFburg, Pa. DAHLLAS. Dahlias, roots and bloom in any quan- tity. L. K. Peacock, Inc., Atco, N . J. DAISIES. Daisies, Longfellow and Snowball, transpl. from frames, 50c per 100, $4 per 1,000 ", Shasta, iield clumps, $6 per 100. C. R. Hills. Grand Rapids, Mich. Daisies, double. Snowball and longtellow, $2.50 per 1,000. Byer Floral Co., Shippens- burg. Pa. ' Daisies. Snowball, Longfellow, $2.50 per- 1,000. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 410 The American Florist. Sept. 2j, Marguerites. Queen Alexandria. $3 per 100. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond. Ind. Shasta Daisy,. $2.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cun- ningham, Delaware, O. DRACAENAS. Dracasna Indiv., 5-in., 25c each, $3 doz., $20 per 100; Fragrans, 4-in., $3 doz.; B-in., $5 doz. ; Massangearia, 5-in., . $1 each,- $12 doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Dracaenas, L.. H. Foster Est., 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass. Dracaenas, r1 Dreyer, Woodside, H iZ N. Y. EPIPHYLLUM. Bpiphyllium Makoyianum, E. truncatum violaceum, 2-yr. heads, $20 per 100. The Stor rs & Harrison Co., Painesville. 0. EUPHORBIA. Euphorbia jacquiniasflora, 4-in. $10 per 100. The S torrs & Harrison Co., Painesville. O. FERNS. Adiantum Croweanum, 3-in., strong plants, $2.50 per doz.; $15 per 100; $125 per 1.000. Wm. F. Kasting, 383-87 EUi- cott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Adiantum Cuneatum, 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila., Pa. Boston ferns, 4-in.. 15c; 3%-in., lOo. Benj. Connell, West Grove, Pa. Boston ferns, 3-in., $6 per 1,000. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Boston ferns, L. H. Foster Est., 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass. Ferns, N. Scottii, 2% -in., 75c per doz., $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000 ; 3-in., $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100, $90 per 1,000 ; 4-in., $3.50 per doz., $25 per 100 ; 5-in., $6 per doz., $50 per 100 ; 6-in., $12 per doz., $75 per 100 ; 8-in. pans, $1.50 each, $18 per doz. ; lO.-in. pans, $2 each, $24 per doz. N. Barrowsii, 3-in., $3.50 per doz., $25 per 100. N. P. Blegantissima, 2% -in., $3 per doz., $25 per 100; 4-in., $6 per doz., $50 per 100. Adiantum Cuneatum, 2i4-in-. $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000 ; 3-in., $60 per 100, $50 per 1,000. Alsopbila Australis, 2^-in., $8 per 100, $70 per 1,000 ; 3-in., $10 per 100, $90 per 1,000. Mixed for tern dishes, IVi-m.., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; 3-in., $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Phila., Pa. . Ferns, Boston, 2-in., 60c doz., $4 per 100; 3-in., $1 doz., $8 per 100; 4-in.,, $1.50 doz., $12 per 100; 5-in., $3 doz.; 6-in., $6 doz.; 7-in., ?9 doz.; S-in., $12 doz.; 10-in., $18 doz. N. Barrowsii, $25 per 100; Japanese fern balls in leaf. $4 doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chica go. Ferns, Boston, 5-in., $12.50 per 100; 4-in., 10c; runners, l%c; Scottii, 3-in., 12%c; 4-in., 20c; 5-in., 40c; Piersoni, 4-in., 12Vic; Blegant- issima, 3-in., 35c; 4-in., 50c; 5-in., 75c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Ferns, Boston, 7-in., 75c; 6-in., 50c; 6-in., 30c, 35c, 40c; 4-in., 20c; Pierson, 6-in., 50c; 4-in., 20c; Scottii, 6-in., 75c; 4-in., 25c. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila., Pa. Ferns, N. P. Blegantissima, all sizes, prices from 75e each ; $9 per doz. ; $50 per 100, up to $2, $3, $5 and $7.50 each. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y. Ferns, Boston, 4-in., $15 per 100; 6-in., $25 per 100; small ferns lor ferneries, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Ferns, Boston, $40 per 100 ; 6-in., $50 per 100. Small terns, 2% -in., $3 per 100, $25 per 1.000. Holton & Hunkel Co., Mil- •waukee. Wis. Ferns, N. Barrowsii, $25 per 100; Scottii, 2>^ in., $5 per 100; Boston, 2%-in., $3 per 100. Henry H. Barrows & Sons, Whitman, Mass. Ferns, Boston and Piersoni, large speci- mens, special prices on large lots. J. A. Peterson. Westwood, Cincinnati, 0. Perns, small for fern dishes, 2^-i»., $3 per 100; $25 per 1,000. Garfield Park Flower Co., 1688 W. Madison St., Chicago. Ferns, N. Scottii. John Scott, Keap Sf. Greenhouses, Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns, Boston, 5-in., 30c each. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns, Scottii. R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I., N. Y. \ Ferns, R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I., N. Y. FICUS. Flcus Elastica, 12-15 ins. high, $25 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Ficus Elastica. 4-in., $3 doz.; 6-in., $4.20 doz.; 6-in., $6 doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Ficus Elastica. 4-in., 25o; 6 to 6%-in., 30c and 40c; 6-in., 50c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila., Pa. Ficus elastica, 5-in., $35 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Ficus, 4-in, 20c; 5-in., 30c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Ficus Elastica, R. Dreyer, Wocdside, I*. I., N. Y. FORGET-ME-NOTS. Forget-me-nots, field clumps, $4 "per 100. C. R. Hills. Grand Rapids, Mich. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, Bruanti, Centaure, LeCid, Gloire de Prance. Jean Viaud, Mme. Barney, Mme. Conovas, Mme. Charotte, Mme. Jaulin, Mme. Landry, Miss P. Perkins, Miss Ken- dell, S. A. Nutt, Granville, Mrs., E. G. Hill, Queen o£ the West, $2 per 100 ; Jean de La Brete, Madonna. Mar. de Castellane, $3 per 100 ; Jolly de Bammeville, $4 per 100 ; 50 of each of the above, $18 ; 25 of each. $10. R. Vincent, Jr., & Son. White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, strong pot plants, Mme. Buch- ner, S. A. Nutt, J. Viaud, Beaute Poitevine, Bruaut, $1.50 per 100, $14 per 1,000. The W. T. Buckley Plant Co., Springfield, 111. Geraniums, new and standard vars., spring struck, $3 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Geraniums, from 2V> in. pots. The W. T. Buckley Plant Co.. Springfield, 111. Geraniums, $10 and $12.50 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, L. H. Foster Est., 45 King St., Dorchester. Mass. GLOXINIAS. Gloxinias, Louis Von Houtte Pere, Ghent, Belgium. GREVULEAS. Grevillea Robusta, 2%-in., $3 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. HARDY PERENNIALS. Hardy perennials, anemone, asters, cam- panula, iris, peonies, phlox, primulas, heath, hardy ferns, daffodils, etc. Tottenham Nurseries, Dedemsvaart, Holland. HELIOTROPE. Heliotrope, $2.50 and $4 per 100. The E. G. Hill Company, Richmond, Ind. HOLLYHOCKS. Hollyhocks, 1-yr., double and single mixed, $2.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea Otaksa, 6-in., 25c; 4-in., 15c; clumps for tubs, 60c. 75c, $1. Godfrey Asch- mann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila., Pa. Hydrangea Otaksa, field grown, 6-in., $10 per 100. Garfield Park Flower Co., 1688 W. Madison St., Chicago. Hydrangea Otaksa, field grown, 6 to 7-in., $12 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. Hydrangea Otaksa, field grown. $10, $12, $15 per 100. Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Hydrangea Otaksa, 4-in., $8 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. JAPANESE PLANTS. Japanese plants, tiny, in 2 and 3-in. Jap- anese pots, $15, $20, $25 per 100. Hinode Florist Co., Woodside, N, Y., and White- stone. L. I., N. Y. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Jerusalem cherries, 4-ln., $1 doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chi- cago^ Jerusalem cherries, 3-in.. $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. LANTANAS. Lantanas, Bruant's dwarf varieties, $3 per 100. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond. Ind. ORCHIDS. Orchids, Cattleya Schroederse, C. Trianae, C. Gigas, C. Warneri. C. Dowiana. Lager & Hurrell, Summit, N. J. Orchids, largest growers, importers, ex- porters and hybridists in the world. Sander, St. Albans, Eng. Orchids, Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford. N. J. PALMS. Kentia Belmoreana, 3%-in., 12-14 ins. high, 5-6 Ivs., $2 doz., $15 per 100; 4-in., 15-17 ins., 5-6 Ivs., $3.60 doz., 30 per 100; 6-in., 24-26 ins., 6-7 Ivs., $1.25 each. $15 doz.; 7-in., 32-34 Ins., 6-7 Ivs., $2.50 each, $30 doz.; 10-in., 46-50 ins., 7-8 Ivs., $7.50 each; K. Forsteriana, 4-in., 18-20 ins. high, 8-5 Ivs., 30c each, $3.60 doz.; 5-in., 24-26 ins., 4-6 Ivs.. 60c each, $7.29 doz.; 6-in., 26-30 ins., 6 Ivs., $1.25 each, $15 doz.; Latania Borhonica, 3-in., $1 doz., $7 per 100; 3y2-ins,, 11-13 ins. high., 4-5 Ivs., $1.60 doz., $12 per 100; 4-in., 12-14 ins., 4-5 leaves, 26c each, $3 doz. ; Phoenix Canarieusis, 8-in., 36-40 Ins., high, 10-12 Ivs., $2.50 each; P. Re- clinata, 6-in., 14-18 ins.. 6-7 Ivs., 60c each, $6 doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657. Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. Kentia Forsteriana, 4-yr. old plants, 30-36 ins. high, $1; 4-yr., 26-30-ins., 75c; 4-in. pots, made up, 20 ins. high, 25c; Belmoreana, 4-yr. old, 25-30 ins. high, $1; 4-in., 18-20 ins. high, 25c: 7-in., made up, $1.50 and $1.75. Lantania Borbonica, 5-in., 30c; Cocos Weddelliana, 3- in., 15c each, $1 doz.; Areca Lutescens, 5^ to 6-in. pots, 25-30 ins. high. 40c to 50c; 4-in. made up, 16-18 ins. high, 20c; 6-in., made up, 26, 30 and 35 ins. high, 40c, 60c, 75c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila, Pa. Palms, Lantania Bor., 2-in. pots, seed leaves, $3 per 100; 3 in., 15-18 in., chr. Ivs., $12 per 100; 5-in., 18-20 in., % ch. ■ Ivs., $15 per 100; 5-in., 20-24 in., 4 chr. Ivs., $20 per 100; Kentia Bel., 2% in. pots, 6-8 in., 2-3 Ivs., $10 per 100 ; 3-in., 8-10 in., 3-4 Ivs., $12.50 per 100. Sherman Nursery Co.. Charles City, la. Palms, Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana, $1.50, $2, $2.50, $3 each. The Storrs & Har- rison Co., Painesville, O. Palms, novelties in decorative plants. Robt. Craig & Son, Market & 49th St., Phila., Pa. Palms, made up kentias, 8 and 9-in., $3 to $5 each. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton. N. J. Palms, Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana, Jos. Heacock, Wyncote, Pa. Palms, L. H. Foster Est., 45 King St., Dor- chester, Mass. Palms, Louis Von Houtte Pere, Ghent, Bel- gium. Palms, Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms, C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Palms, R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I., N. Y. PANDANUS. Pandanus Utilis, 3-in., $2 doz.; 4-in.,- $3 doz.; 5-in.. $5 doz.; 6-in., $9 doz.; 7-in., $1 each, $12 doz., Veitchii, 6-in., $1.50 each, $18 doz.; 7-in., $2 each, $24 doz.; 8-in., $3 each, $36 doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham- Place, Chicago. Pandanus, Veitchii, large specimens, spe- 1 cial prices on large lots. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. PANSIES. Pansies, Jennings strain, field grown, $4 per 1,000, $7 per 2,000 ; by mail, 70c per 100. Oct. 1 plants in bud and bloom, $3 per 500, $6 per 1,000. E. B. Jennings, box 254. Southport, Conn. Pansies, seedlings, choice strains, mixed, $3 per 1,000 ; separate colors, lavender, yel- low and white, $3.50 per 1,000. J. Condon, 734 Fifth Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Pansies. florists' international plants, $1.50 and $1 per 100 ; seedlings, 50c per 100, $4 per 1,000. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onar- ga, 111, Pansies, large flowered, transpl., $4 per 1,000 ; larger plants in bud and bloom, $6 per 1,000, 700 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids. Mich. Pansies, strong plants for winter bloom- ing, 50c per 100, $4 per 1,000. P. A. Bailer. Bloomington, 111. Pansies, giant vars., $3 per 1,000; 2,000 or more, $2.50 per 1,000. Byer Bros., Chambers- burg. Pa. Pansies, 50c per 100, $3 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, 0. Pansies, per 1,000, $4. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. If jr^u do not find what yon need in our Ready Reference Department, write ns about it. jgo5. The American Florist. 411 PEONIES. Peonies, Festiva maxima, 3-5 eyes, $5 per doz., $35 per 100 ; 7-10 eyes, $7 per doz., $50 per 100 ; Richardson's Rubra Superba, 3-5 eyes, $3 per doz., $20 per 100 ; 7-1 i eyes, $4 per doz., $30 per 100 ; Francois Ortegal, 3-5 eyes, $2 per doz., $12.50 per 100 ; 7-10 eyes, $3 per doz., $20 per 100 ; good varieties, mixed colors, not truly named, -$1.50 per doz., $8 per 100. Chi- cago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. Peonies, Queen Victoria, $9 per 100 ; Festiva maxima, $30 per 100 ; Fragrans, $G per 100. Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxie, Mo. Peonies, 4 sorts, from 5 to 10 eyes eacb. Frank V. Balling, 519 Greenwood Av., Blue Island, 111. Begonia Vernon, stock plants, 4-in., $6 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Peonies, choice names, all classes, early a nd late. F. A. Bailer, Bloomington, 111. Peonies, true to name. Peterson Nursery, 503 W. Peterson Av., Chicago. Peonies, choice varieties. B. Y. Teas, Centerville, Ind. PEPPERS. Peppers, Christmas, 2% -in., $2 per 100; 3-in., flower and berry, $4 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Peppers, California, 4-in., $1 doz.; 5-in., $1.50 doz. The Geo. WittboW Co., 1657 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. Peppers, Christmas, 3-in., $4 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. POmSETTIAS. Poinsettia, 2^4-in., ?5 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. PRIMULAS. Primulas, Chinensis, obconica, grandiflora, rosea, flmbriata, 2V'-in., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; Buttercup, 2y2-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., 56 per 100. Garfleld Park Flower Co., 1688 W. Madison St., Chicago. Primulas, Obconica Grandiflora, alba, rosea, 75c per 100, mall ; alba, 2-in., 26 each. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. Primula, obconica, young plants, $2.50 per 1,000. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond. Jnd^ Primulas, Chinese and obconica, ready now, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, 0. Primulas, obconica, sinensis, 2^-in., $3 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O Primroses, Chinese and obconica, 2% -in., $2 per 100. C. R. Hills Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Primula obconica, 4-in., 10c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila., Pa. Primroses, Chinese, 3-in., $4 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. Primroses, Baby, $2 per 100. Byer Bros., Chamber6burg, Pa. . ROSES. Roses, field grown, for bedding and forc- ing, Frau K. Druschki, 2-yr., for fall, $90 per 1,000 ; Soleil d'or. $10 per 100 ; Tep- lltz, $8 per 100 ; Etoile de France, $25 per 100. Peter Lambert, Trier, Germany. Roses, Baby Rambler and all leading American varieties, from IVi, 4 and 5-in. pots. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Gro ve, Pa. Roses, grafted. Bride, Golden Gate, Bridesmaid, Ivory, Testout, 3% -in., $15 per 100. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Roses, complete list of all forcing varie- ties, new and old. John N. May, Summit. N. J. Roses, Bride, Bridesmaid, 3y2-in., $4 per 100. L. E. Marquisee, Syracuse, N. Y. Roses, from 3-in. pots. Wood Bros., Fish- kill. N. Y. smuax. Smilax, strong, 300, 2% in., $2.50 per 100, or the lot for $6.50. Leo Wellenreiter, Danvers, 111. Smilax, strong plants, 2^-in., $1.50 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Smilax. 2-in., $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. C. Humteld, Clay Center, Kans. Smilax, from rose pots, $10 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, I^ancaster, Fa. Smilax, Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. STEVIAS. Stevia, field clumps. $8 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. vmcAs. Vinca, major, major, variegata, large field clumps, $6 and $8 per 100. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Vinca variegata. field grown, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. VIOLETS. Violets, pot plants, Campbell, Swanley White, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; field clumps. Princess of Wales, Campbell, Swanley White, $5 per 100; Calif. $4 per 100. Benj. Connell, West Grove, Fa. ^ ^^ Violets, Held clumps. Princess of Wales, $6 per 100 ; California, Swanley White, Hardy English, $5 per 100. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian. Mich. Violets, field grown, Campbell, $5 per 100, J45 per 1,000; Princess of Wales, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. R. Engelmann & Son, Pittsfield, Violets, single, field grown. Princess ol Wales and Dorsett, $6 per 100. $50 per 1,000. Eli Cress, Grand Rapids, Mich. Violets, pot grown. Imperial, M. Louise, 3-in., $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Crabb & Hunter, Grand Rapids, Mich. Violets, field grown. Imperial, Princess of Wales, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Violets, field grown. Lady Campbell, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. H. V. Sowie, New Bedford. Mass. Violets, Marie Louise, field grown, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Davis Brothers, Mor- rison, 111. Violets, from frames, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000. John B. Rudy, Elmira, N. Y. Violets, field grown. Lady Campbell, $20 per 1,000. J. M. Bramham, Waldrop, Va. Violets, Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery stock, low budded roses, tree roses, clematis, field and pot grown ; hy- drangea P. G. on stem. W. Van Kleef & Sons. Boskcop. Holland. Nursery stock, roses, field grown, for forcing, hardy fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, etc. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Nursery stock, Sugar maples, 6 in. to 10 ft. ; Catalpa speciosa seedlings ; black locust seedlings. E. Y. Teas. Centerville, Ind. Nursery stock, trees, shrubs, vines and small fruits. The Wm. H. Moon Co., Mor- risville. Fa. ; Evergreens, white pine, hemlock and large evergreens, Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill, Phila., Pa. Trees, fruit, ornamental and shade trees, shrubs, evergreens, climbers, etc. EUwan- ger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. PRIVET. Privet, California, 3-yr., 18-24 ins., 5-8 branches, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000 ; 3-yr., 2-2y> ft. 5-10 brchs., $2 per 100 ; $18 per 1,000; 3-yr., 2M.-3 ft., 5-10 brchs. $2.50 per 100, $22 per 1.000 ; 2-yr., 2-2y2 ft., 5-8 brchs., $1.75 per 100, $15 per 1,000 ; 2-yr., 2y.-3 ft, 5-8 brchs., $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; 2-yr., 3-3% ft., 6-8 brchs., $3 per 100, $22.50 per 1,000. River View Nurser- ies. Little Silver, N. J. ■ Privet, California, R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I., N. Y. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Asparagus, Palmetto, 2-yr., 40c per 100, $3 per 1,000; 1-yr., 30c per 100, $2.50 per 1,000 ; Barr's Mammoth, 1-yr., 30c per 100, $2.50 per 1,000 ; Conover's Colossal, 1-yr., 30c per 100, $2.50 per 1,000; Donald's El- mira, 1-yr., 30c per 100, $2.50 per 1,000. Columbian White, 1-yr., 40c per 100, $2.75 per 1,000. River View Nurseries, Little Sil- ver, N. J. STRAWBERRY PLANTS. strawberry plants, Gandy, Bubach, New Home, 40c per 100, $3 per 1.000 ; Glen Mary, Clyde, Fairfield, Michel's Early, Hav- erland. Excelsior, Tenn., Prolific, Brandy- wine, 30o per 100, $2.50 per 1,000. River- view Nurseries, Little Silver, N.'J. STOCK WANTED. Wanted, palms, terns or any salable plants. Alpha Floral Co., Kansas City, Mo. BULBS, ROOTS, TUBERS. Bulbs, Dutch, hyacinths, tulips, narcissi, L. Harrisii, paper whitas, Roman hyacinths, freesias. Vaughan's Seed Store, 84 Ran- dolph St., Chicago ; 14 Barclay St., New York. Bulbs, hyacinths, narcissi, tulips, L. Har- risii, Paper White narcissus, Roman hya- cinths, freesias, callas. Currie Bros., lOS Wisconsin St., Milwaukee. Bulbs, for forcing, L. Harrisii and longi- florum, white Roman hyacinths. Paper White narcissus. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., New York. Bulbs, L. Harrisii, L.longiflorum, Roman hyacinths. Paper White narcissus. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. Bulbs and plants. Ward's high grade. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York. Bulbs, ready for delivery. W. W. Raw- son & Co., 12-13 Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston, Mass. Bulbs, Dutch, for forcing and fall plant- ing. Franken Bros., Lake Forest, 111. Bulbs, fall, best quality. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Calla bulbs, California grown, 1%-2-in., $7 per 100, $65 per 1,000 ; 2-2y2-in. $10 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Calla lilies, $7 per 100. Mrs. A. M. Schafer, 229 Balmoral Av., Chicago. Cannas, fall delivery, 20 varieties. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Cycas revoluta, $8 per 100 lbs. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. Hyacinths, French White Roman, 11-12 ctm., $2 per 100, $17 per 1,000 ; 11-15 ctm., $2.25 per 100, $19 per 1,000 ; 13-15 ctm., $3 per 100, $27 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Freesia bulbs, American and French grown, first quality, 50c per 100, $3 per 1,000 ; choice, 65c per 100, $5 per 1,000 ; select, 75c per 100, $6.50 per 1,000 ; mam- moth, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000 ; Jumbo, $2 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Lily of the valley, cold storage pips, $1.50 per 100 ; $14 per 1,000. H. N. Bruns, 1409-11 W. Madison St., Chicago. Lillum Harrisii, 7 to 9-in., $7 per 100; 5 to 7-in., $3.50 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Narcissu.=^, Paper White grandiflora, 12 ctm. up, 90c per 100, $8 per 1,000;- 13 ctm., up, $1.25 per 100, $9 per 1,000; 14 ctm. up, $1.50 per 100, $11 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Narcissus, P. W. grandiflora, $1.25 per 100, $10 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, O. Narcissi, double and single, $3 per 1,000. F. A. Bailer, Bloomington, 111. Lily of the valley, first-class pips. Julius Hansen, Pinneberg, Germany. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn, Vaughan's fresh im- portation, English in brick, per 100 lbs., $6 f. o. b. New York ; $6.50 f. o. h. Chicago. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Mushroom spawn, pure culture and Eng- lish, fresh supply every month. Knud Gun- destrup & Co., 4273 Milwaukee Av., Chicago. Mushroom spawn, Columbia, Alaska, Bo- hemia. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co., 911 Chemical Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. Mushroom spawn, Lambert's pure culture. Minnesota Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. SEEDS. Pansy seed, Vaughan's international pan- sies, trade pkt., 50c ; % oz., $1.50 ; % oz., $5 ; oz., $10 ; Vaughan's giant pansy mix- ture, trade pkt., 25c; % oz., 60c; oz., $4; Vi lb., $14 ; Vaughan's premium mixed, trade pkt., 25c ; % oz., 80c ; y2 oz., $3 ; oz., $5.50 ; Masterpiece, trade pkt., 50c ; % oz., 75c; yioz., $1.35; oz., $5. Chi- cago parks bedding pansies, mixed, pkt., 10c; % oz., 30c; oz., 75c; 4 oz., $2.50. Vaughan's Elite mixture, trade pkt., 50c : y^ oz., $1 ; improved German mixture, per pkt., 10c; % oz., 20c; % oz., 30c; oz., $1; orchid flowered pansies, trade pkt. (250 seeds). 25c; Musa Ensete, just arrived, $1 per 100 seeds, $8 per 1,000. Vaughan's See d Store, Chicago and New York. Pansy seed, finest mixed, 1,000 seeds, 25o ; 1 oz., $2.25. H. Wrede, Luneberg, Germany. If yott do not find what yon need in our Ready Reference Department, write ns abont it. 412 The American Florist. Sept. 2j, Cabbage seed, Puget Sound, new crop, Cox Seed Co., San Francisco. Cyclamen seed, giant, mixed, 40o per 100. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. Pansy seed, florists' international, %-oz., $1 ; oz., ?7, mixed ; seed o£ giant vars., mixed, %-oz., 65c; oz., $4. Ludvig Moo- baek, Onarga, 111. Pansy seed, finest mixed, $1 per pkt., $5 per oz. B. B. Jennings, box 254, South- port, Conn. Pansy seeds, % oz., $1 ; oz., $3 ; Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Pansy seed, large, oz., ?4. Jos. H. Cun- ningham, Delaware, O. Seeds, Cineraria grandiflora, medium, mixed, trade pkt. 50c; dwarf, mixed, trade pkt. 50c ; pansy seed, mixed, % oz., 60c ; % oz., $1.15 ; oz., $4.50 ; large flr., oz., $1.25. W. C. Beckert, Allegheny, Pa. Seeds, Wm. P. Craig, importer and ex- porter seeds, bulbs and plants. Wm. P. Craig, 1305 Filbert St., Philadelphia, Pa. Seeds, 3,700 acres oJ garden seeds in cul- tivation. Braslan Seed Growers Co., San Jose, Cal. Seeds, bulbo, plants. Arthur T. Bedding- ton, 342 W. 14th St., New York. Seeds, pea and other seeds, W. W. John- son & Son, Ltd., Boston, Eng. Seeds, onion sets and garden seeds. Leon- ard Seed Co., Chicago. Pa. Seeds, W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. 'Commission Dealers. Allen, J. K.. lOB W. 2ath St., N. Y. Amling, li. C, 32-36 Randolph St., Chicago. Angermueller, Geo. H., 1324 Pine St., St. Louis. '_ .Berger Bros., 1235-1237 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Bernmg, H. G., 1402 Pme St., St. Louis. Braidwood, J. B., Colorado Springs, Colo. Cleveland Cut Flswer Co., The, 52-54 High St., CleYeland, O. Deamud. J. B., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Fennch, Jos. S., 48 W. 30th St., N. Y. "Flower Growers' Market, 60 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Fold Bros., Ill W. 30th St., N. Y. Ghuin.ley, Wm., 57 W. 28th St., N. Y. Guuman, Alex. J.. 52 W. 2 9th St., N._Y^ Hart, James, 117 W 30th St., N. Y. Helton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Horan, Edward .C, 55 W. 28th St., N. Y. Hunt, E. H., 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Kennicott Bros. Co., 40-44 Randolph St., Chicago. Kes^ler, Phil F., 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. Kuebn, C. A., 1122 Pine St., St. Louis. Langjahr, Alfred H., 55 W. 28th St., Nm McCullough Sons Co., J. M., 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati, O. McKellar, Chas. W., 51 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. McKisbick, W. E., 1221 Filbert St., Phil- adelphia. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38-40 Mia- mi Ave., Detroit, Mich. Murdock, J. B., & Co., 545 Liberty Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. New York Cut Flower Exchange, Coogan Bldg., 6th Ave, and W. 26th St., N. Y. Nielsen Co., Leo., 1217 Arch St., Phila., Fa. Pennock. S S., Philadelphia. Philadelphia Cut Fewer Co., 15-16-18 San- som St., Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 504 Liberty Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 228 Diamond St., Pittsburg, Pa. Pcllworth, 0. C, Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Randall, A. L. Co., 19 Randolph St., Chi- cagO. Raynor, John I., 49 W. 28th St., N. Y. Rice Bros., 128 N. 6th St., Minneapolis, Minn. Seligman, John, 56 W. 26th St., N. Y. Sherid an, Walter F., 39 W. 28th St., N. Y.. Traendley & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St., N. Y. Vaugban & Sperry, 58-60 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. Welch Bros.. 15 Province St., Boston. Winterson, E. F., Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Young. A. L., & Co., 54 W. 28th St., N.~YT Young, John, 51 W 28th St., New York- Young. Thos., 43 W. 28th St., New York. Young & Nugent. 42 W. 28th St., New York. Zech & Mann, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Growers. Bassett & Washburn, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Benthey-Ccatsworth Co., The, 35 Randolph St., Chicago. Brant, D. Wood, W. Peterson and N. 48th Aves.. Chicago. Bruns, H. N., 1409-11 W. Madison St., Chi- cago. Budlong, J. A., 37-39 Randolph St., Chicago. Hill. The E. G. Co., Richmond, Ind. Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. Miller, Robert E., Brookfleld, Mass. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 35-37 Randolph St., Chicago. Reinberg, Peter, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. South Park Floral Co., Heller Bros., New Castle, Ind. Weiland & Risch, 59 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Wietor Bros., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Wittbold, Geo., Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. RETAIL CUT FLOWERS. Aitken, Mark, 378 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree St., At- lanta, Ga. Berke, George H., 1505 Pacific Ave., Atlan- tic City, N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co.. 241 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Blackistone, 14th and H Sts., N. W., Wash- ington, D. C. Breitmeyer's, John, Sons, cor. Miami and Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. Cooke, Geo. H., Connecticut Ave. and L St., Washington, p. C. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Col. Donohoe, W. H., 2 West 29th St., New York. Eickholt, Mrs. Chas., Galveston, Tex. Garden, Alex. B., 441 Center Market, Wash- ington, D. C. Gude, A., D. C. Bro., 1214 F St., Washington, Hauswirth, P. J., Auditorium Annex, Chi- cago. Hess & Swoboda, 1415 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. H. Im & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Lange, A., 51 Monrce St.. Chicago. Mills The Florist, 36 W. Forsyth St., Jack- sonville, Fla. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Palmer's. Buffalo, N. Y. Sh affer, 14th and I Sts., Washington, D. C. Sievers & Boland, 33 Post St., San Fran- cisco, Cal. Weber, Fred C, 4320-28 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. Wt If, John, Savannah, Ga. ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS. Artificial Leaves, all styles in hundreds of different designs. Rossig Bros., 497 W. Broadway, New York. GREENS. Greens, dagger and fancy ferns, $1 per 1,000 ; galax, green, $1 per 1,000 ; bronze $1.50 per 1,000 ; laurel festooning, 5c and 6c per yd. ; green and sphagnum moss, $1 per bbl. ; sphagnum moss, bag, 50c, 5 bags, $2 ; ivy leaves, $4 per 1,000 ; Sprengeri, 25c and 50c per bunch, Plumosus, 50c per bunch or string ; leucothoe sprays, $1 per 100, $7.50 per 1,000 ; wild smilax, $4 and $7 per case. Henry M. Robinson & Cp., 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. Greens, fancy and dagger ferns, 65c per 1,000 ; galax, bronze and green, 75c per 1,000 ; laurel festooning, 4c, 5c and 6c per yd. ; branch laurel, 35c per large bundle ; Princess pine, by the lb. or festooning. Growl Fern Co., Millington, Mass. Greens, new decorative green, branches of the Huckleberry tree. New crop hardy ferns, fancy, $1.25 per 1,000 ; dagger, $1 per 1,000. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens, wild smilax, palmetto and cycas, palm leaves, galax, leucothoe, ferns and mosses, leaf mold, orchid and azalea peats. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. Greens, galax leaves, ferns and leucothoe sprays, holly. Princess pine, all kinds of evergreens. Galax leaves, $1 per 1,001. N. Lecakes & Co., 53 W. 2Sth St., New York Greens, evergreens, fancy and dagger ferns, bronze and green galax. George Cot- sonas & Co.. 45 W. 29th St., New York. Greens, southern wild smilax and florists' hardy decorative supplies. E. A.- Beaven. Evergreen, Ala. Greens, galax leaves and all decorative greens. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. FERTILIZERS. Fertilizer, Blatcbford's Plant Grower and Land Renovator, $2.75 per 100 lbs. Blatch- ford's Calf Meal Co., Waukegan, 111. HOSE. Hose, hose in quantity. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chi- cago. INSECTICIDES. Fumigating supplies, Hammond's grape dust for blight and mildew. Hammond's Paint and Slug Shot Works, Fishkill-on- Hudson, N. Y. Fumigating Supphes, vaporizing pans for tobacco extracts, improved. Diller, Caskey & Co., 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Fumigating Supplies, tobacco dust for fumigating. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., 81 Pine St., New York. Insecticide, tobacco, paper or liquid ; prices, paper, 24 sheets, 75c, 144 sheets, $3.50, 288 sheets, $6.50 ; liquid, $10.50 per gal., $5.50 per V2 gal., pint, $1.50, Vi pint, 50c. Ken- tucky Tobacco Prcduct Co., Louisville, Ky. lasQcticides, Nikoteen, non-injurious, for fumigating or spraying. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. LAWN MOWERS. Lawn Mower, The Clipper lawn mower. No. 1, 12-in., $5; No. 2, 15-in., $6; No. 3, IS-in., $7 ; No. 4, 21-in., $8. Draft, money order or reg. letter. Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, 111. MASTICA. Mastica, for glazing greenhouses. F. 0. Pierce Co., 170 Fulton St., New York. METAL DESIGNS. Metal Designs, send tor prices. A. Her- mann, 404-12 B. 34th St., New York. MISCELLANEOUS. Book, Peony manual, 30c. C. S. Harrison, York, Neb. Engravings, best engravings and illustra- tions of every description for catalogues. Send ' for estimates. Globe Eng. & Elec. Co., 427 Dearborn St., Chicago. Floral photographs, Foley's, 228-22Sy2 Bowery, New York. Printing, large runs of catalogues a spe- cialty. Write for figures. Regan Printing Hcuse, 89-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. RAFFIA. Raffia, samples free if you mention the American Florist. Large assortment of col- ors. R. H. Comey Co., Camden, N. J. RIBBONS. Ribbcn, ribbon specialists. M. Rice & Co., 1220 Race St., Philadelphia. SEED CASES. Seed cases. Heller's mice proof. Heller Co., Montclalr, N. J. SUPPLIES. Supplies, tin foil, cut wire, corrugated boxes, folding boxes, ribbons, letters, wire designs, etc. Henry M. Robinson & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. Supplies, cape flowers, cycas leaves, metai designs and all florists' supplies. A. Herr- mann. 404-12 E. 34th St., New York. Supplies importers and manufacturers ol florists' supplies. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. sL i- 4 at 1 - _, Mi., ., ms^dmlL^^^ ^^^ L, . m vi^ssmeEnm!rsmjm,^*i^al*^^f9m''-'' JImBrica is "ths Praw of the JIessbI; tberE may bB mars camlart Umidships, but we are the first ta touch Unknown Heas,' Vol. XXV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, SEPTEMBER 30. 1905. No. 904 f Him M^mMmim fmm^f TWBNTT-PIEST YEAR. Copyright 1905, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. PCBLISHBD EVBBT SATUBDAT BT AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY. 324 Dearborn St.. Chicago. Eastern Office: 429 Sixth Ave.. New York. Sobsoription, 81.00 a year. To Europe, 82.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Volumes half-yearly from August, 1901. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— J. G. Vaughan, Chicago, president; J. R. Freeman, Washington, D. C., vice-presi- dent; Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, R om 11, Boston. Mass., secretary; H. B. Beattt, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. Ofpicebs-elect — Wm. F. Kasting, president; H. M. Altick, vice-prsident; secretary and treas- urer as above. Twenty-second annual meeting at Dayton, Ohio, August, 1906. Exhibition— A grand national and general ex- hibition will 'be held at Boston. Mass., March, 1906, under the auspices of the society. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting and exhibition, Boston, Mass., March, 1906. Alex Montgomery, Naiick, Mass., president; Wm. J. Stewart, U Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass., secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Boston, 1906. Peter Fisher, Ellis. Mass., president; Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition, Philadel- phia, Pa., November, 1905. Fred. H. Lesion, Richmond, Ind., secretary. SEND YOUR ADVTS. EARLY. FLORISTS' FERTILIZERS. By I. A. VOORHEES. (Copyright 1905 by the American Florist Company.) III.-FERTILIZERS FOR SPECIAL CROPS. From the previous discussion of fer- tilizers a inan may determine what he needs for his outdoor crops ; he may study his soils to see what they lack and then study the habit of the plants for what they need, and on this basis determine on the proper fertilizer. He must remember the distinction between annuals and perennials ; the distinction between plants grown for foliage, or flowers or seed, and between those grown for hard wood or for soft cut- tings. In the greenhouse, however, the soil is to a certain extent artificial and the conditions under which plants are grown are somewhat abnormal. The heat and moisture are stimulating to such a degree that nitrogen is needed only in small quantities, an excess of it invari- ably producing foliage and stalks to the detriment of ' fruit or flowers. Ground bone is to be recommended as the best general fertilizer and its use even in excess has not caused disastrous results. If the soil becomes acid, as it is apt to do, lime is the best neutralizer. These recommendations are based upon the probability of the greenhouse soil being a loamy compost containing a consid- erable proportion of rotted cow manure. If, however, this is too expensive or too difficult to obtain, a good mixture may be made up by the addition of the following fertilizers to a reasonably fer- tile soil : For each hundred square feet of space, one-half pound nitrate of soda, one-half pound acid phosphate, one pound ground bone, one-half pound mi i1 -i ptp nf potash. If this is well worked iiito~Hhe soil before filling the benches it will be sufficient until growth is well started, when it may be necessary to apply weekly one-quarter pound nitrate of soda, and bi-weekly one pound of acid phosphate and one-half pound muriate of potash. These may be applied in solution or evenly distributed before watering, and will serve admira- bly for most plants of one season's growth. The grower must, however, watch his plants and proportion the food to their needs. A woody bush of several years' growth will become flacid and weak on a nitrate diet, for it heeds phosphoric acid and potash for its wood and flow- ers. This is where the old standby ■ ground bone is useful. And this explains the use of liquid manure by many grow- ers only just as the flowers are bursting; the plant needs the stimulus of nitrogen when it may go to make the bloom more brilliant and when it will not impair the sturdiness of the wood. Nitrate of soda would be as effective as the manure water if this were difficult to obtain. Under these conditions the advisability of buying fertilizers in sep- arate forms and not as mixtures is quite evident to those who are growing plants of different needs, or even to those growing but one thing, for the needs of a plant vary at the different stages of its growth. For the plants grown in largest num- ber at the present time a few general formulae may be given, but it must be borne in mind that these are not final. ROSES. Roses in general need a moderately heavy loam. Perle des Jardins, La France, Duchess of Albany and other light types may grow in a much lighter soil than Bride, Mermet, Souvenir de Wootton, Gontier, Mme. Hoste, or American Beauty. For young plants in pots, a compost prepared from thor- oughly rotted sod, enriched with one- sixth or one-eighth its bulk in rotted cow or horse manure, is very good. For benching soil, three parts sod, one part manure, and ten to fifteen pounds of ground bone per cubic yard, added at the last turning, is of sufficient richness, until the plants are well started and the soil is full of roots. In using ground bone, fine steained material is the best, because it decays more quickly than the coarse, raw stuff, which is, however, richer in nitrogen. If this mixture results in a rather light ^ compost, an addition of one pound muriate of potash 414 The American Florist. Sept. JO, or six pounds of good wood ashes per cubic yard will be found beneficial. Prof. ■Voorhees suggests for roses a chemical compost made by the addition of four parts of ground bone to one part muri- ate of potash at the rate of two pounds per 100 square feet, to the general chem- ical compost recommended in the open- ing paragraph of this section. Subsequent additions of fertilizers should not be made until the soil is full of roots and should never be applied in full strength unless the soil is very heavy and full of fibrous material, which may absorb the soluble salts and give them up to the plants as they need them. Applications may begin as a one-half- inch mulch of rotted cow mannre, followed by another when this is exhausted. After this applications should be liquid and may be either chemical or organic. If the growth is plump and s.olid, . manure water is sufficient, but otherwise, since this is so variable in its content and so apt to be far from rich on account of leaching, it is better to alternate with chemical liquids or to apply them altogether. Applications may be made every ten days or two weeks as the plants need it. No addi- tional supplies should be given in the short, dark days of midwinter when groAvth is slow, but they may begin again with the growth in March or April. If vegetative growth needs stimulating, nitrate of soda may be added, ten ounces I to fifty gallons of water for every lOO square feet. If the growth is active but soft, the plants require potash and lime, which may be supplied by wood ashes, one pound per twenty feet, or muriate or sulphate of potash, eight to twelve ounces for twenty square feet. After this has been added two or three times, a dressing of lime, one poimd to twenty feet, should be spread on the surface. If growth is good, but no buds are pro- duced, nitrogen is probably too abun- dant and phosphoric acid too scarce. Finely ground bone, free from salts, one pound per twenty square feet, will sup- ply this. If it seems that this adds too much nitrogen, a pound of superphos- phate for 100 square feet, followed by an application of lime, will answer the purpose. These measures may be taken to rec- tify wrong growth, but several formulas may be suggested to sustain uniform sturdy growth from the beginning, A simple mixture is, one-half pound muri- ate of potash, one-quarter pound nitrate of soda and one pound acid phosphate at the rate of one pound per lOO square feet. Mr. Stuart, of Indiana, suggests an application once a week at the rate of one ounce to one gallon of water per two square yards of the following mix- ture : 130 pounds superphosphate ; thirteen pounds ammonium sulphate, thirty-one pounds nitrate of soda, twen- ty-six pounds potassium sulphate. For strong plants the solution given may be doubled. Perhaps the best mixture is Wagner's, in which the ingredients arc excellently well balanced. It consists of two ounces phosphate of ammonia, one and one-third ounces sulphate of ammo- nia, one and three-quarter ounces nitrate of soda, one and three-quarter ounces nitrate of potassium and fifty gallons of water. It must be borne in mind in using these solutions that overfeeding is a deal niore dangerous than underfeeding. If it is noticeable that too much food has been, added, quick growing grasses may be sown. Gypsum may be spread on the surface to absorb the soluble. salts, or, if the weather favors, a thorough drenching of water may be given to carry them away. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. The treatment of chrysanthemums does not confine itself to a fixed system of fertilizer. The variety, the color, the growth, the condition of the cut- ting, are all of importance, but, most of all, success depends upon the prep- aration of the compost. A moderately rich soil in good physical condition is sufficient and best for sturdy growth until the buds begin to develop. In preparing this soil, attention must J. J. Hess. President-elect Nebraska Florists' Society. be paid to its physical as well as chem- ical composition. A good fibrous loam is the best ; not so heavy with clay that the roots become water-logged, nor so light that it is leached at every water- ing. It should, however, be porous to insure the proper drainage and aeration. Charcoal or sharp sand may be used for this purpose, particularly the charcoal, for it is able to store up ammonia. A light soil should be very firmly packed around the plant, a heavy soil only loosely. With these conditions in mind, then, a good compost may be prepared from three parts good fibrous loam and one part rotted cow manure, or perhaps horse or sheep manure. If the result is too light, one part in four may be leaf mold, to serve as an absorbent rather than as an addition to the food supply. Various chemical fertilizers have been suggested as additions to this compost, but it must be remembered that too con- centrated food solutions cannot be absorbed by the plants, and that there may also be a waste of soluble salts from leaching. A safe addition, however, is one-half pound ground bone to every bushel of compost, as a source of phos- phoric acid and lime and of small amounts of nitrogen; or one to five pounds of soot for every 100 pounds of compost as a source of ammonium sul- phate and small quantities of phosphoric acid and potash. A lack of lime should be rectified by the addition of ground oyster shells or slaked lime. This compost should produce fine, healthy roots, stems and leaves, up to the time for the buds, when additional food may be given in weekly doses until the buds are about three-fourths expanded. Liquid manure may be used, but a mineral food rich in nitrogen is better. Having given a compost con- taining one-third cow manure, a cornplete fertilizer for subsequent appli- cations should contain, according to experiment, five to six per cent nitrogen, six to seven per cent phosphoric acid, and three to four per cent potash, all available at the rate of three ounces per cubic foot at each watering. The best example of good balanced ration is Wagner's solution (recommended above for roses), which needs, however, to be increased slightly for chrysanthemums. The effect of different treatments is very soon noticed in the chrysanthemum. Too much nitrogen causes soft stems, leaves and petals, while a right amount makes the leaves a rich green and heightens and clears the color of the flowers. Red or dark flowers are, how- ever, easily burned by nitrogen and applications to these should therefore be discontinued when the flower buds are well started. Sulphate of ammonia has been found superior to nitrate of soda. If the plants are stunted and the leaves brittle, there is an excess of lime in the soil. Too much watering makes the leaves pale and flabby. This may be rectified by drying off the plants for a few days and then soaking in water containing one ounce of iron sulphate to one gallon of water. Applications of fertilizers should be avoided in hot days because the plant absorbs the food faster than it can use it, and on dull days, because the absorption is then too slow and a suffocation of the roots results. CARNATIONS. Carnations are said to produce flowers in inverse ratio to their foliage, so that nitrate is to be avoided except in small quantities. Bone, wood ashes and lime contain all the food they need, but appli- cations should be made weak and often, to guat-d against overfeeding. .■ The use of lime should be careful, lest it- set free too much of the ammonia, which occurs in just about the right quantity in the above fertilizers. ^ We should start, then, with a soil pro- viding rapid drainage and good aeration, that is, not too light nor too heavy. A moderately heavy soil may be . mixed with one-fourth its bulk of rotted manure, and with ten or fifteen pounds of ground bone per twenty bushels. Some add much more bone, but it is generally safer to apply it later. A lighter soil may receive every third part of manure, with more bone, and about five quarts of wood ashes per cubic yard. If heavy soil is used, air-slaked lime may be added at the same rate. Plants set in this in the house will need no additional food until the soil is well filled with roots. Feeding may then begin with a mulching, as with roses, for its ability to keep moisture in the soil as much as for its supply of food. After this, Wagner's solution may be given every ten days or two weeks as the plants need it — always remembering that carnations are very easily overfed. The soil in the field should receive as much attention as that in the house. igo5. The American Florist. 415 MEMBERS OF THE ST. LOUIS FLORISTS' CLUB AT THE MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 14. Phologi-apli l)y Rudolph T. A\'indt. Sod should be used to insure drainage, and if this is not obtainable, fibrous material may be gained from turning under some green crop — preferably a legume — for its supply of nitrogen. The soil should receive most thorough plow- ing and harrowing and should be enriched in the fall with plenty of manure. If it is light, it should receive at the spring plowing a thorough dress- ing of ground bone or superphosphate, 500 to 8oo pounds per acre. Lime should be added at the ra,te of l,ooo pounds pt." acre if the soil is deficient in this ele- ment. It is preferable in making the house compost to use soil of the same type as that in the field. VIOLETS. B. T. Galloway, of the department of vegetable pathology and physiology, rec- ommends very strongly that chemicals be not trifled with in growing violets. Then everything depends on the com- post used. A good soil for roses is good for violets. A sandy soil needs the addition of fibrous matter from decay- ing leaf mold or roots. A good rose compost may be mixed with one-fourth well rotted manure, or a light compost with one-third manure. Both should be thoroughly worked and well sprinkled with lime. No additional food in chem- ical form is necessary. If this soil does not produce the vio- lets expected, it may be enriched by liquid applications, but they never should be made at intervals of less than three weeks. It is safest to use well rotted or fermented manure water, and this only during the times of most active growth, unless some special need is manifest. If phosphoric acid is needed, as shown by tardy flowers and a red- dening along the veins of the leaves, one application of fine steamed ground bone free from salts at the rate of three pounds per loo square feet is generally sufficient. -If- the soil already has enough lime, superphosohate at the rate of full one-balf pound per loo feet may be applied, wet or dry. If the superphos- phate is used and there is a doubt of the presence of lime, lime water may be given before the addition of the super- phosphate, at the rate of four quarts of lime slaked in twenty-five gallons of water, and sprinkle between the rows for 100 square feet. Two or three appli- cations of the phosphate should be all that is needed, because, it may again be stated, the greatest mistake in violet growing is to overfeed. BIBLIOGRAPHY. 1. ''Fertilizers," E. B. Voorhees. (The Macmillan Comoany, 1898.) 2. "The Fertility of the Land," I. P. Roberts. (The Macmillan Company, 1897.) 3. "Plant-Food and Use of Fertili- zers," A. L. Kinsely. (Oregon Agri. Exp. Station Bulletin 79, 1904.) 4. "Fertilizers for Special Crops," A. F. Woods and P. E. B. McKenney. (Yearbook Dept. of Agriculture Hss.) 5. "How to Grow Cut Flowers," M. A. Hunt. 6. "Farmers' Bulletin No. 21," U. S. Dept. Agriculture. J. J. Hess. J. J. Hess, president-elect of the Ne- braska Florists' Society, was born in Germany and worked at learning the florists' trade there from 1877 to 1879. In the latter j'ear he went to Bassle, Switzerland, where he worked in the Botanical Gardens for two years. He then went to a nursery at Zurich, Svi^it- zerland, where he was put through an eight weeks' term of training in the nursery business, following which he took an eight months' course in land- scape architecture with a well known firm in Switzerland. He then came to America, first going to Indiana- polis. He worked there for C. -Rie- man for eight months, and at the insane asylum in Indianapolis for a year. On account of illness he decided to go west. He stopped in Omaha, and there worked for B. Haas, A. Donaghue, and T. N. Parker from 1886 to 1888. On April. 12, 1888, Mr. Hess and his partner, Mr. Swoboda, began business as Hess & Swoboda. By hard work and careful management the firm has been success- ful. At the start two houses were built, each lSx8o feet ; now the firm has be- tween 60,000 and 70,000 feet of glass, 13 1-2 acres of land, and employs sixteen persons. A strictly retail business is done. MARKET GARDENS. Troubles ofMushroom Growers. The mu^li/oom growers at Kennett Square and West Grove, Pa., are having troubles of their own, all the other inhabitants both in and out of business having risen up against them. To grow mushrooms it is necessary to have manure, and where the industry i^ as extensive as it is in these localities the number of carloads that were unloaded and hauled through the leading streets seemed to be endless. Then after the material reached the grounds it was spread out and turned at least once a week for from six to eight weeks. The fresh material is not much favored on account of its aroma, and after the sec- ond or third week the odor arising from it becomes almost unbearable. In Kennett Square at a mass meeting of the citizens they prepared and sent a note to the growers asking if they would not oblige by having just one day in the week in which all would turn their manure together, so that the bal- ance of the period would in a measure be free from the offensive odor. In West Grove the borough fathers went so far as to refuse permits for any more mushroom sheds, so that grovifers must now locate outside the limits of the town. Their predicament is-not unlike that of Mr. O'Flaherty. whom Mr. Mar- quisee, of Syracuse, N. Y., tells about, who when he reached the mavor of 416 The American I'lorist. Sept, 30, New York with his complaint of how a biirsted water main had flooded his cel- lar and drowned his chickens, told him "he had better raise ducks." Probably it ' would be better for our Chester county brothers to go back to the more , pleasant occupation of raising the fra- grant and spicy carnation. K. Preparing- for Indoor Ci ops. Lettuce. — The season is here when preparations for many of the indoor vegetable crops are under - way. Tlie lettuce seed for the first crop has al- ready been sown in cold frames and in many cases has been transplanted either into flats or a house. In some cases the soil has been sterilized. A good apph- cation of manure is a prime requisite for success. The preparation of the manure for indoor crops is an import- ant part of the market gardener's yearly operations. Successful men attribute a great deal of their success to careful preparation of the manure. It has been repeatedly turned throughout the sum- mer and is well rotted and sweet at this season and in prime condition for the crops. At least two inches of this manure should be spread over the bed for the lettuce and dug well in. The most successful soil is a good loam. The bed should be well under-drained. Natural drainage where a gravel subsoil prevails has been found ideal. Wherever the ground is inclined to be heavy some artificial means of drainage must be af- forded. Many growers have found where this condition of the soil exists that a thorough application of Avater a day or so previous to transplanting the lettuce permanently is a good method to follow. At the dull season now coming on watering is a precarious operation and to overcome the difficulties which arise from applying it they have found that by having the soil in a good moist condition there is no further need of watering. Lettuce, contrary to the sup- position of many, is a deep-rooted plant and if the soil is previously well wetted the roots have still a further tendency to go downward. After the plants have been set a few days they must be culti- vated. Frequent stirring of the soil is a part of their culture. Successive sowings must be made so that when a crop matures it can be replaced. To do' this one must sow every three weeks or a inonth. The plants should not be allowed to become stunted or drawn. T'he management of the lettuce house is better understood at present than for- merly. The best constructed houses are not too good. The night tempera- ture should be 40°-45° witli a rise to 6o°-6s° in sunny weather. On no ac- count should the house be moistened after noon on the warmest days, as a dry, buoyant atmosphere is absolutely necessary for their well being. The let- tuce in cold frames is getting strong and will soon be ready for cutting. Sash should be placed over them on the ap- proach of cold weather. Air should always be liberally applied. We find this method of growing lettuce in cold frames in the fall a profitable one. Little labor is required in covering and uncovering in the average fall weather. The lettuce sown in cold frames for next -Spring's forcing or transplanted into frames must be well hardened off and no attempt whatever made at cov- ering , until rigorous weather sets in. They may look rather indifferent when uncovered from time to time during the winter, but a steady growth is proceed- ing nevertheless as the plant is building up a vigorous root system, Mushrooms. — The saving of the ma- terial for the mushroom beds should now be going forward. As large a quantity of manure as possible should be obtained at one time. The longest straw material should, be shaken from it and the remainder should be turned at lea.st every other day. We have found that overhead protection is better at this time as a too heavy soaking of rain is a severe handicap. Shcfuld the material be dry, water can be easily applied. Fresh pasture soil must be added to the amount of one part soil to three parts manure. After turning for ten days or two weeks the material is usually ready for making the beds. It should not be too wet or too dry. A good method to determine the proper condition is squeez- ing a handful to see if it just retains formation, which is about right. In making up the beds each layer must be tramped down firmly and the beds should be made to a depth of ten inches or one foot. A thermometer shduld be inserted and in a few days the temper- ature will rise considerably. Then it will decline and at 8s°-go° the spawn should be inserted, usually in a week from spawning the bed is ready for casing. Good, fresh soil should be used for this purpose also. Many opinions exist as to the proper temperature in which to grow mushrooms. One has just as good a chance of success in a carnation house temperature as in a rose house temperature, and under the benches of either of these houses they may be successfully grown. It is how; ever to special structures that mush- rooms are best adapted, where light can be excluded and the proper conditions easily applied. The difficulty in getting material in and out of forcing houses diminishes the returns, whereas in a house constructed for that purpose, methods of handling material can be more suitably arranged. It is well to refer to the character of the manure for mushroom beds. It should be from well fed horses preferably those that have not been bedded with sawdust or shav- ings. The question of proper manure is an important one and much of the success is dependent on its quality. The English spawn has been depended on for many years and when absolutely fresh it has been reliable. However, the progressive market gardener cannot afford to miss the results of scientific experiment. Pure culture spawn as de- veloped by the Department of Agricul- ture should be tried out by each indi- vidual grower. Our' use of the spawn has been successful and it would seem advisable for each to test its qualifica- tions. Francis Canning. LADIES AT THE MEETING OF THE ST. LOUIS FLORISTS' CLUB, SEPTEMBER 14, 1905. Photograph b.v Rudolph T. 'Windt. igo5. The American Florist. 41T Forcing Tomatoes. . In a recent bulletin of the Cornell University experiment station we find miich useful information on this subject, as follows : The plants are set so that the crop is harvested between the holiday season and Easter week. Among the twelve or more varieties tested within the past four years, several desirable kinds have been found which are well adapted for forcing. The characteristics of a good forcing variety are : slow, stocky growth ; healthy, but not heavy foliage ; a habit of forming the first cluster buds near the base of the plant. Each flower should have a protruding stigma, thus being able to set fruit with a minimum amount of pollen ; and it should bear fruit of medium size and uniform shape. The size and shape are of the utmost importance. Winter tomatoes as a vegetable are high-priced, but hardly rank as a luxury, selling as they do from twenty to forty cents a pound. As a single fruit is usu- ally served to each guest, if the fruits are large, the cost is considerably in- creased; and if irregular, the appear- ance of the dish would be unattractive. The consumer orders a definite number of fruits rather than a specific weight; and in supplying a critical market, it is necessary to have the tomatoes of mod- erate size and as nearly uniform as pos- sible. In many respects, the English types of tomatoes have proved to be superior for forcing purposes to those of American origin. They set fruit more readily in dark weather; thev grow the fruit in clusters, ripening the full clusters within a short period, and continue in growth considerably longer than the American types". However, there are a few of the latter varieties that have proved highly satisfactory as forcing varieties. Loril- lard, one of the first of the American varieties to be forced for mid-wintei" crops, is still as extensively grown as any other variety: and when the true variety is obtained, it is a fine forcing tomato. Combination (American), a va- riety that came into prominence about six years ago, has given good satisfac- tion. Mayflower, but for the habit of ripening fruits slowly and separately would fill all requirements. Peppers (American), a variety with more of the general characteristics of the English tomato than of the American type, has proved an excellent winter and early spring variety. Fruit of this variety is oblong rather than round. It is borne in large clusters. The fruit ripens evenly, and the only objection to it is its small size. It is a little too small for a fancj' trade, in which respect the Sterling Castle, an excellent English variety is also deficient. Perhaps the four best varieties for ■general midwinter forcing are Lorillard and Combination (American), Frogmore and, Holmes' Supreme (English). Others of secondary excellence are Sterling Castle (English), and Pepper (Ameri- can). Both of these varieties have given good results in late winter when the fruits were thinned to the extent of re- moving about half of that which set un- der favorable conditions. Other varie- ties of promise are Eclipse, Spark's Earliana and Lester's Prolific. ENEMIES ENCOUNTERED. In the forcing of tomatoes here, there has been for several years exceptional OFFICERS OF THE ST. LOUIS FLORISTS' CLUB. Front row — Vice-President Steidel, President Ainmann and Treasur Meinhardt. Back row — Trustees Fillmore, Weber, Beyer and Secretary S freedom from disease. Last winter, however, our floor beds were given a copious watering preceding a week of cloudy cold weather, when it was im- possible to adequately ventilate or dry out the houses. This appeared to have brought on an obscure trouble whicii caused the yellowing and spotting of the leaves, resulting finally in a decided check to the plants. On the return of clear and warmer weather, the houses and the soil lost a large amount of moisture and the plants recovered to a certain extent, but were in poor, condi- tion to bear heavy crops. Nothing in the way of bacterial or fungous growth could be discovered, and the trouble no doubt was a physiological disturbance due to heavy watering following a period of rapid growth, accompanied by cloudy weather. CONTROLLED BY FUMIGATING. In common with the experience- of many other growers, the houses have been for several years infested with white fly. This insect has caused much anxiety to the grower of plants under glass, and many attempts have been made to exterminate the pest by com- mercial grower and experiment sta- tion. Spraving with soap solutions and fumigating with various tobacco preparations were thoroughly tested in the forcing houses, but with no last- ing benefit and finally fumigation with hydrocyanic acid gas was resorted to. using potassium cyanide ninety-eight per cent strength, and commercial sul- phuric acid sixty-six per cent and a small quantity of water. Many trials were made with this gas, varying the amounts of cyanide, the time of expos- ure, the temperature and humidity of the houses. In some instances, there was injury to foliage without destruction of the insects ; and especially was this true when fumigation was made in day- light, or when the houses were very damp. Short time fumigation with from two to four ounces of cyanide per thou- sand cubic feet of space, was found un- safe; and long-time or over-night fumi- gation with one ounce of cyanide to each one thousand cubic feet, was safe only under certain conditions. These condi- tions, in our experience, are absolute darkness, a still air, a temperature below sixty, and a dry house. With these con- ditions, it has been possible to keep down the white fly by fumigating once each month with one ounce of cyanide of potassium, two ounces of sulphuric acid and four ounces of water to each one thousand cubic feet of house space. Great care is necessary in the use oi this gas. No part of the handling must be left to chance. Not only should the house in which the gas is generated be locked, but the entire range should be guarded. The gas may escape from one house to the next and is sure death to all animal life. 418 The American Florist. Sept. JO, HOW TO FUMIGATE. A desirable method is to fumigate late in the evening when there is less likeli- hood of anyone being in, or around the houses. Our practice is to measure the four fluid ounces of water into earthen- ware vessels. Then measure the acid and pour into the water. Weigh the cyanide and place in this paper bags. Set the vessel containing the liquid on walks in house. Drop a bag of cyanide in the vessel and walk briskly out of the house. If more than one vessel is used (and in a house containing S.ooo cubic feet, two vessels are better), the second bag of cyanide may be dropped in pass- ing, starting with the one farthest from the door. If this fumigation is made before midnight, it might be safe to enter the house next morning in order to raise the ventilators; but it would be better to open them from outside, ii possible, thus taking no risk. Fumigations made in full daylight, us- ing two, three and four ounces of cyanide to each one thousand cubic feet of space for twenty minutes the temperature of the house ranging from 70° to 80°, re- sulted in slight injury to the foliage of tomatoes and severe injury to the foliage of chrysanthemums, geraniums and be- gonias. Two ounces of cyanide for two hours, house at 65° but damp; exposure made at 6 p. m. ; injury to chrysanthe- mums not serious. Under these condi- tions and using the same amount re- sulted in quite serious injury to toma- toes. Two ounces cyanide, temperature 60°, with dry atmosphere and all night ex- posure resulted in very slight injury to cucumber vines and the destruction of over 90 per cent of the insect (white fly). One ounce cyanide, house dry, 60° or below, dark, no injury at any fumi- gation. Insects mostly killed. WITH THE GROWERS S. J. Reuter, Westerly, R. I. Situated on the main road leading from Westerly, R. I., to the fashionable sum- mer resort at Watch Hill, the establish- ment of S. J. Reuter is conspicuous not only on account of its large area of glass, but also from its well kept front- age. The charge made at the Washing- ton convention that the large majority of growers are careless as to the out- ward appearance of their establishments does not apply to Mr. Reuter, as his road frontage is well kept, a neat vel- vety lawn with flower beds attracting the eyes of all passing by, and inviting- lovers of flowers and plants to visit the houses. There are forty-one houses here altogether, including one 500 feet long. Mr. , Reuter is enthusiastic in his belief, based on experience, that large houses" tend to economy in production. This large house is devoted entirely to roses, and Chatenay, Richmond, Bride, Bridesmaid, and several other varieties of roses are showing a healthy growth. Chatenay is something of a favorite here. Some other houses are also used for its growing, the demand for it be- ing highly satisfactory. Grafted rose stock is largely used, over 50,000 graft- ed plants being utilized last season. In the young plants pinching is not resort- ed to until the buds have blown out pretty full, in order that the eyes may get strong before breaking. A number of the houses are used for I carnations. Queen Louise is very prom- inent. A house of this variety is still producing good blooms after a heavy winter and summer cut. Harlowarden is found to be a free bloomer, and has been cut with stems nearly four feet long. Enchantress is very largely grown, and is much liked. It has been planted direct in the benches, and there are three houses of it altogether. There is a house of seedlings which are consid- ered quite promising. Mrs. M, A. fat- ten is also planted extensively, and about 1,000 plants of Fiancee have, been benched. Queen and Boston Market are other varieties to be noticed. There are several houses of chrysanthemums, all looking well. In the collection are Ivory, Chadwick. Omega and Kalb. S. J. Reuter. Commercial ferns are e.xtensively grown, and Nephrolepis Scotti fills a house. Mr. Reuter considers that this fern outranks all others commercially. Within a year or so the boiler plant of the establishment has been re- arranged. There are now two loo-horse- power return tubular and two 125-horse- power straight tubular boilers ; and am- ple draught has been secured by the erection of an 85-foot stack. This heating plant is in addition to an auxil- iary plant which heats some of the older houses. In the building containing the newer heating plant is a carpenter's shop equipped with power saws and other machinery for turning out material necessary for building or repairs. Jensen & Dekema, Bowmanville, 111. In February, 1905, the new firm of Jensen & Dekema was formed and took charge of the greenhouses at 674 West Foster avenue, operated by Matson & Kron, and which contain about 50,000 feet of glass. The property was in good shape, having been built only three years ago, but some of the stock was in rather poor condition. Since assuming control Jensen & Dekema have been busy im- proving the place, adding a new packing shed and a cooler with double walls and air chambers, and making other neces- sary repairs. Both members of the firm are expert carnation growers and will devote the entire plant to this specialty, with the exception of half a house of chrysanthemums. They are enthusiastic about Boston market for a white carna- tion and have planted one full house of six benches' to this variety. All the plants have made good growth and they are strong and healthy, giving every evi- dence of a big cut. There are about 10,000 Enchantress, occupying a house and a half, which are well-formed bushy plants, with a large number of shoots. Besides these there are 3,000 Wolcott, 2,000 each of Patten and Nelson Fisher, and small lots of Cardinal and Estelle. The Lawson is given considerable at- tention, there being 10,000 pink, 1,800 white and 200 variegated. Part of these received a setback from the heavy rains while in the field, but have taken hold are are now in first-class condition. The soil used in the benches is rich and rather loose and seems to be well adapt- ed to carnations. In having the same kind of soil in the benches as in the field, the plants do not receive the check from transplanting that would otherwise result. The propagating house is now devoted to chrysanthemums. There is one bench of 5,000 Ivory, white and pink, which will probably come into cut about Octo- ber 10, and a like number of Major Bon- naffon, due about Thanksgiving. Besides these there are Chadwick, Atherton and some Eaton, which are trying to grow through the top of the house. Jensen & Dekema expect to make a number of im- provements next season, among other things, supplanting cedar with iron posts and changing from three-bench to four- bench houses. They expect to handle their cut-flowers direct from the green- houses, having connections in nearly alt the principal markets. Convention of Cemetery Superintendents* The Association of American Ceme- tery Superintendents met in convention at the Raleigh hotel, Washington, D. C, September 19. Commissioner West made the address of welcome. In his annual address. President Morton of the asso- ciation said that it is the parent of all outdoor art associations. On September 20, the members visited the United States horticultural depart- ments in the forenoon and in the after- noon assembled at Glenwood cemetery,, where they were addressed by Rev. Thomas C. Easton and were otherwise- entertained by Superintendent McKeri- chen of Glenwood. On September 21, the visitors enjoyed the hospitality of Superintendent Wiltberger of Rock Creek cemetery. The number of dele- gates in attendance was about 300, from- all parts of the United States and Can- ada. During the sessions of the conven- tion many interesting papers were read. Among them was one on "Water Sup- ply," by A. W. Hobart, of Minneapolis, Minn. C. C&yle, secretary of the Dub- lin, Ireland, cemeteries ; W. S. Pire, of Milwaukee; E. G. Carter, of Chicago, and Mr. Green, of Cleveland, also made contributions of interest. The delegates expressed themselves as highly pleased with their reception and the results of the convention. The next convention will be held at Detroit. E. G. Carter, of Chicago, was. elected president. S.'E. . igo3. The American Florist. 419 American Civic Association. ' The annual meeting of the American Civic Association will be held at the Chamber of Commerce, Cleveland, O., October 4-6. An elaborate programme has been prepared and there is every indi- don, "Decorative value of early Chrys- antnemums"; E. F. Such, "Early Chrys- anthemums for Market." The metropolitan exhibition of the National Dahlia Society, held at the Crystal Palace September 7-8, was a ESTABLISHMENT OF S. J. REUTER, WESTERLY, R. I. cation that the meeting will be well at- tended. The general offices of the asso- ciation are at 703-707 North American building, Philadelphia. The numerous addresses and papers include the fol- lowing: Address of welcome, by Hon. Tom L. Johnson, mayor of Cleveland ; ■'The Cleveland Home Gardening Asso- ciation," by Starr Cadwalader, Detroit ; "Juvenile Civic League Work" in Kala- mazoo, by Mrs. Caroline Bartlett Crane ; in New York, by Prof. William Chaun- cey Langdon, of Pratt Institute, Brook- lyn; "TTie Social Settlement and Its . Work Among Children," by Graham R. Taylor, of Chicago; "Playgrounds and Public Recreation," by Joseph Lee, of Boston; "Children's Gardens, the Edu- cational Application," illustrated, by Dick Crosby, of the United States De- partment of Agriculture, Washington, D. C; "Cleveland's Contributions to Civic Advancement," by L. E. Holden, of Cleveland; "Recent Municipal Im- provements," illustrated, by Frank Miles Day, of Philadelphia; "First Steps in Improvement Work," illustrated, by J. Horace McFarland, Harrisburg, Pa. ; "The, Improvement of Washington," by Charles Moore, of Detroit; "Women as a Factor in Civic Improvement," by Mrs. Charles F. Millspaugh, of Chicago ; "Outdoor Art," by Warren H. Manning, of Boston ; "City Plans and Outer Park Systerns," illustrated, by Andrew Wright Crawford, of Philadelphia ; "City Land^ Values and Parks," by G. A, Parker, ot* Hartford, Conn. British Trade Topics. The National Chrysanthemum Society will hold its first exhibition of the sea- son October 4. This is, as usual, for early varieties and in connection with this show a convention will be held to consider certain questions relative to these' varieties, which are fast becoming great favorites with a large number of growers in the United Kingdom. Papers will tie read by the following gentlemen : D. B. Crane, "Garden Chrysanthe- mum§" ; C. Harman Payne, "History of Early Chrysanthemums" ; J. W. Moor- man and E. P. Such, "Early Chrysan- themums for Town Gardens;" G. Gor- splendid success, one of the most re- markable things about the show being that it included fifty per cent more ama- teur exhibitors than that of the pre- ceding year. The international ^ exhibition of the Royal Caledonian Horticultural Society, held at Edinburgh, September 13-15, has been pronounced a great success. The death is announced of David Laird, of the firm of R. B. Laird & Sons, Edinburgh, in his fifty-third year. Valve Troubles. Valve troubles may be due either to defective design, material and work- manship, or to faulty installation, lack of care or abuse. While a valve is by no means a piece of delicate mechanism, says Canadian Machinery, many users treat it much the same as an ordinary pipe fitting, when by exercising a little care con- siderable annoyance could be avoided. Leaking through the seat when closed is the principal and most annoying of valve troubles, and is due to irregular- ity or unevenness of the seat or disk. which prevents perfect contact. Poor installation, lack of care, or abuse, are usually the cause of this trouble when good valves are used, and as other troubles are of minor importance in comparison, we shall treat of this one only. To properly install valves, the follow- ing practice is recommended : Piping should be cleaned out before screwing together, and if possible the line should be blown out after valves are in place. Unless this is done, loose scale or nietal chips remaining in the pipes may inijure the seats or disks and cause leaksi re- quiring re-grinding, re-seating or \ re- newal of disks. Red lead or pipe; ce- ment should be sparingly used and applied to the pipe only, never to the valve, because if put in the valve it is apt to be pushed inside by the pipe, stick to. the seat and cause a leak. ' Before screwing on a brass valve do not remove the bonnet unless absolutely necessary; close the valve tightly to make.it as rigid as possible, and use the wrench only on the hexagon next to the pipe end. If used on the other end the strain is liable to. spring the valve body and cause leaks, not only in the seat but at the bonnet joint. If absolutely necessary to remove| the bonnet before valve can be screwed on, extra care should be taken not to spring the body or dent the joint. A pipe wrench should never be used for this work, as it not only cuts and disfigures the work, but is apt to crush it. The best way to- loosen a valve bonnet is to hold it firmly by the squares in a good vise, screw a piece of pipe well into the valve end, then give a quick, strong pull on the pipe. A valve should not be allowed to carry the weight of a line of piping, as . this may spring the seat. A hanger properly placed has sometimes remedied the trouble with a leaky valve, which . could not be kept tight before its use. For flanged valves the pipe flanges should be made up true and close, as strains that would not aflfect an ordi- nary pipe fitting may spring a seat and cause the valve to leak. Unless fitted with a by-pass, it is best to place globe and angle valves so that the pressure will be underneath the disk when closed. It is bad practice to use a wrench or bar inserted between the spokes of hand-wheel in closing down a valve. "^ % X >V S. J. REUTER'S SKO-FOOT ROSE HOUSE, WESTERLY, R. I. 420 The American Florist. Sept. JO, When such means are employed by one not thoroughly familiar with their con- struction, the seat or disk is liable to be crushed and bonnet or yoke over- strained, and the practice is really dan- gerous. It is better to remove the bon- was a small greenhouse without glass, so that the elegant specimen crotons with which it was filled could be plain- ly seen. On the sides of the green- house English ivy was growing, and surrounding was a green lawn, with NEWPORT'S OLD HOME AVEEK. The Horticultural Society's Boat. net and examine the valve to ascertain the cause of leak. Valves must be designed and con- structed to stand considerable abuse, and although it is commercially import- ant to have them as light as possible, strength should never be sacrificed to lightness. Light-weight valves are more easily injured than heavy ones, and are more liable to give trouble. Newport's Old Home Week. For months this city has been mak- ing preparations for an autumn festival to fittingly end its summer season, a seven days devoted to an "old home week." Success has crowned the work of the committees. In the first place, the city has been a mass of flags and bunting. No decorations were better than those made by the seedmen and florists. The warehouse of the George A. Weaver Company was perhaps, from its size, the most imoosingly decorated. William B. Scott & Company, H. L. DeBlois and F. L. Zeigler dresed their stores handsomely. The same with all the florists' establishments; all the craft took hold. The park commissioners deserve much credit for the unique decoration of the flower beds in the public squares. Amongst and underneath the plants were numberless miniature electric lights in the national colors ; one bed of coleus, edged with Madame Sal- leroi 'geraniums, was lighted with red lights' through the center of 'Verschaf- feltii.! and white globes among the Golden Bedder coleus, and edged with blue globes underneath the geranium border. In the trades procession all the members of the craft made a fine dis- play with their delivery wagons and heavy teams. The Newport Horticul- tural Society entered a float in the carnival parade that drew the admira- tion of everyone. It represented a flower garden, in the center of which the letters "N. H. S." on either side in small plants. At each corner of the float was a large standard bay tree, in the foliage of which were innumer- able white electric lights. The outer sides of the large dray were brilliant with Salvia splendens, while hydran- geas, asters, golden rod. Clematis pan- iculata, gladioli and heleniums were massed at the front, back, and corners of the float. The six large horses were decked with garlands of hydrangeas so as to be almost completely covered. The attendants at the horses' heads were dressed in white. Taken as a whole it was an elegant display, and will greatly boom matters horticultural here. The committee of the horticultural society, consisting of James J. Sulli- van, president, David Mcintosh, James McLeish, Bruce Butterton, Alexander McLellan and Joseph Gibson, deserve great credit. X. The Trees and Parks of Denver. The most attractive feature of Den- ver is the trees, and to appreciate them you should know that every one of them was artificially planted. 'When this city was laid out there was not a green thing in sight except cactus and sagebrush, says William E. Curtis in the Chicago Record-Herald. There was not enough forage on the townsite to feed a burro. When the late John Pierce of Hudson, Ohio, was appointed surveyor-general of Colorado by President Lincoln in 1861, he took up a homestead and brought water two miles and a half in a pipe, to make the first garden in Den- ver. He planted trees and sowed grass seed, and his widow is still living in the old place, at the corner of Thirteenth and California streets, enjoying the shade of the first trees planted in Colo- rado. One noble elm, which throws a shadow over half the house, was brought across the plains in a stage coach, Mr. Pierce carrying it in his lap. Then came Avery Gallup of Cleve- land, Ohio, who started a nursery down on Cherry creek. The beautiful lawns and shrubbery, the shade trees in the streets and parks, can be traced to him and his influence. He did more than any other man to beautify Denver. The first aspirations of the people for lawns, shade trees and shrubbery were the fruits of his example and teachings. You can not go through a street in the residence district or visit one of the parks without thinking of him and bless- ing his memory. His widow and sons still live here and supply Denver with flowers. The park system of the city is being NEWPORT'S OLD Peace arch at entrance HOME WEEK, to Bellevue avenue. igo5. The American Florist. 421 rapidly extended. The municipal officials deserve the highest commendations for their enterprise in this direction. They are buying large tracts of land and lay- ing them out in an artistic manner for pleasure grounds, driveways and play- grounds for the children. _ They are dig- ging artificial lakes, planting shade trees and sodding the surface of the ground, and a few years hence Denver will have as fine a park system as any city in the country. THE RETAIL TRADE A Fine Floral Design. The Boston city government's floral tribute to the late Mayor Patrick A. Col- lins was a magnificent one. It was a fceautiful design, representing the city seal, and was eight feet square. It was made on a placque, was composed of lo,- ooo white asters. The seal was of purple asters, to represent Boston harbor, with ships made of lillies of the valley. The city itself was of white violets and the state house dome of yellow orchids. There were large clusters of American Beauty roses in the side and white roses with bunches of orchids, gladioli and lillies. Frederick Wolff. Designer and decorator for J. Louis Loose, Washington, D. C., was born in New York forty-three years ago. For twenty-seven years he was em- ployed by A. Jahn, a well known de- signer of Brooklyn. Four years ago he came to Washington to accept his present position with Mr. Loose. Mr. Wolff has a comprehensive grasp of the details of his work, which shows not only excellent taste but the evi- dence of cohesive planning. The standing wreath here shown is an example of Mr. Wolff's work and it was composed of pink and white roses and orchids, with Hydrangea paniculata at the base. S. E. New York. SEPTEMBER A FAIR MONTH. The close of the month finds the mar- ket in a fair condition for the time of year. The volume of business is still a little irregular when daily summaries are taken, but in the weekly aggregate it is about on a par with that of last year at the same period. Roses are more plentiful, and the demand for them seems lighter than last week, con- sequently values are discounted some- what, and many boxes arriving are sold on straight slips, a plan which seems to be advantageous to both wholesaler and grower. American Beauty roses though not abnormally plentiful move rather slowly in the grades below specials, but clean out at prices approaching quota- tions. Quite a few of the new Rich- mond roses are coming in and appear to give satisfaction. Carnations arfe becom- ing more abundant every day and im- proving in quality, but really fine blooms are likely to be scarce for a little time yet. Asters are nearing the end, and really good stock is somewhat scarce. The bulk of the flowers arriving are hardly saleable at any price. Gladioli are also, about done, but such as arrive seem to move at profitable prices. Vio- lets' are coming in steadily, but are small STANDING WREATH OF ROSES, ORCHIDS AND HYDRANGEAS. in size and short in stem, although meet- ing requirements both as to color and fragrance. While they do not command high prices they seem to move very well. Dahlias are plentiful, and good sorts seem to find purchasers readily. The rubbish, however, can hardly be given away. Lilies are in excellent demand, and the supply being limited- bring very satisfactory prices. Lily of the valley is spasmodic in its movement, although in a run of days the average price obtained is good. Some small shipments of chrys- anthemums have been received, but as quality was wanting they did not bring much. The Market, September 27. — The mar- ket remains unchanged to-day with ship- ments of roses lighter than those of yesterday. NOTES OF THE DAY. .\ Dr. N. L. Britton of the New York Botanical Garden is in Bermuda study- ing the native flora, and collecting speci- mens. Dr. Britton has stated that there are many interesting plants and trees on the island which are not represented in the collections at the New York Botani- cal Gardens or in the Philadelphia Acad- emy of Natural Science. Stewartson Brown, curator of botany at the Phila- delphia Academy, accompanied Dr. Brit- ton on the trip. Dr. P. A. Rydberg, as- sistant curator of the New. York Botan- ical Garden, has just returned from atrip through the Rocky mountain region of Utah and has brought with him many specimens which are now being classi- fied. William P. Kesteloo, a partner in the firm of Bunting & Kesteloo, doing busi- ness as the Sunnyside Greenhouses, at Walden, N. Y., has filed a petition here to have the firm declared bankrupt. Clement V. Bunting, the other partner, refused to join in the petition. The li- abilities are $1,307 and assets $565. Judge Holt, of the United States District Court, appointed William Baldwin re- ceiver of the assets. A new concern has started in the retail florists' business at Fifty-seventh street and' Lexington avenue. It has been in- corporated for $10,000 and will be run under the name or style of Jacques. The president is Jack C. Solomon, the treas- urer W. A. Foeppel, and directors Jack C. Solomon, Jerome Siegel, F. Lewi- sohn, and W. A. Foeppel, James Meikle- john, formerly with Thomas Young, Jr., is to look after the store details. Wiliam Elliott & Sons opened their auction season September 19, with a sale largely made up of decorative plants. Tlie sale which was the first to be held in the firm's new quarters, was well attended, and the prices brought were on the whole satisfactory. At deary's Horticultural Hall the attend- ance at sales is good, and the auction business is well launched for the season. I. H. Eisenberg has become proprietor of Mahler's flower store at 736 Lex- ington avenue. Lee Mahler will con- tinue as manager of the business. A con- servatory has been built at the rear of the store, and marble counters added to the store fixtures. The business will be 422 The American Florist. Sept. JO, continued under the old style, and in future will include- a wholesale depart- ment. The plant department at Charles Mil- lang's wholesale store on Twenty-ninth street has a lively appearance just now, a good seasonable demand for plants having set in. The conservatory in the rear of the store is completely filled with stock covering all staple varieties of plants as well as novelties. Wallace Burnhamj manager of the greenhouses and cut flower business of Bloomingdales now occupies a hand- some new office adjoining the green- houses on the roof of the building. He is quite busy at this time completing arrangements for the season's supply of plants Owen P. McDonald, of Madison ave- nue, has filed a petition in bankruptcy with liabilities of $6,286 and assets of $426. He went through bankruptcy six years ago, having started in business in 1883. Gustave C. C. Schrader, a smilax grower of Elmhurst, was badly burned in the face through the explosion of his automobile gasoline tank September 23. Leikens had the decorations at the opening of the Princess' theatre. They were largely of a permanent character, ferns predominating. F. W. Massman, formerly of East Orange, N. J., has taken the florist's es- tablishment of Robert Chesney, at Mont Clair, N. J. R. C. Pye, the rose and carnation grower of Nyack, N. Y., has completed and planted his new range of carnation houses. Lehnig & Winnefeld, of Hackensack, N. J. will exhibit Begonia gracilis at the next meeting of the Florists' Club. A. M. Henshaw of Young & Nugent's is back after a wedding trip to England of three months. James Coyle has been promoted to the position of head gar-dener of Central park. The Dailledouze Brothers will be rep- resented at the Kansas City floAver show. Patrick O'Mara has returned from a six weeks' trip through the west. S. Keller of Reed & Keller, has re- turned from his European trip. Chlcagfo. TRADE SHOWS IMPROVEMENT. As the end of the month draws near trade begins to show some improvement, although taking the month as a whole business has not been as brisk as was ex- pected. As yet we have had no hard frost in this locality, and it is the gen- eral prediction that frost and cooler weather will brighten up trade very con- siderably. Outside stock continues to ar- rive' in smaller lots. The end of the aster season is close at hand, and with few exceptions the present receipts are very poor. To sum up the whole aster season is a difficult matter as conditions and opinions have a wide variance. There was a glut early in the season but the late crop did not reach the mar- ket in such quantities as usual, owing largely to the continued heavy rains, dis- ease, and the black beetle, which has been more disastrous this year than ever before. _ Prices ranged from $4 down and it is next to impossible to name an average price on the best grades. Good roses have been scarce for the past ^«?eek. American Beauty arrived in very limited quantities and at times it was a hard matter to fill orders. Tea roses of good quality have also been short of supply although the demand has bright- ened up. Liberty of the best grade has been bringing $8. The new Richmond is still short of stem but has an excellent flower. _ Eastern violets, which a week ago arrived very soft and unsatisfactory on account of the hot weather, have im- proved and are having a good sale. Car- nations continue to improve and grow- ers are generally well pleased with their advancement. NOTES ABOUT TOWN. Bassett & Washburn have been cutting some very good American Beauty roses this week. While the demand has been good and the supply unusually short, this firm has been fortunate in having a cut ample to supply all of their orders and still have some over to supply the trade. Miss Lillian A. Tonner, well known to the trade, and who for several years has been in charge of the supply depart- ment of E. H. Hunt, will open a room in the Flower Growers' market, October 2, vvhere she will carry a full line of flo- rists' supplies. The Michigan Seed Company, on Sep- tember 16 and 23, made a display of gladioli and dahlia at the Flower Grow- ers' Market in charge of Miss Tonner, who handles their cut. The flowers ■ were of fine quality and attracted con- siderable attention. The regular meeting of the Chicago Florists' Club will be held September 28. Besides the nomination of officers and other important business, music and refreshments will be in order. A full at- tendance is urgently requested. J. A. Swanson, although about six weeks late with his carnations, says they are coming along fine, and that he has not suffered any from stem rot, which has been so prevalent on account of the heavy rains. C. S. Ford, representing A. Hermann of New York, was in this market Sep- tember 25, returning from an extended trip^ throughout the west. He reports business improving in a general way. Weiland & Reisch continue to receive good supplies of Bride and Bridesmaid roses. They also report that the new Killarney is fully up to expectations and improving rapidly. Louis Wittbold has a patent nozzle for watering, spraying and syringing which he is placing on the market and which is receiving favorable attention from the trade. Mrs. Gustav Swenson, of Elmhurst, died from cancer on September 17, the funeral being held September 19. She is survived by her husband and two daughters. J. A. Swanson and Swan Peterson have rented space in the Flower Grow- ers' Market, and after October i will do a general wholesale and jobbing trade. Vaughan & Sperry are receiving the congratulations of their friends in the trade on their first anniversary, which occurs October i. Peter Reinberg has five iso-foot houses of Perle roses which are now in full crop and affording some very ex- cellent stock. Kennicott Brothers, on September 23, received about five dozen very fine yel- low chrysanthemums which sold at $4 per dozen. E. C. Amling is still receiving some good asters, which are now becoming very scarce. Lewis M. Noe of Madison, N. J., is visiting his brother-in-law, D. Wood Brant. Visitors: Carl Rauth, Springfield, 111. ; B. Schroeter, Detroit, Mich. ; PhUadelphla. SUPPLY OF STOCK INCREASING. Business is about seasonable, some days looking up and others quite dull. The flower supply is increasing to a noticeable extent. American Beautv roses are becoming much more plentiful and the commission men find it hard to maintain prices as the demand is liot as yet at all regular. The same is true of white roses of which all the dealers seem to have a large surplus. There promises to be quite a lot of Killarney in this market the coming season, as several growers are already sending in some very good flowers. Carnations are much im- proved some very fair stock of the prom- inent varieties being in the market. En- chantress is as last year a leader. The best price as yet is $2. Single violets are now quite presentable and there have been some doubles but they are not yet fit. Dahlias are having their inning, large quantities are being handled. S. S. Pennock has a dahlia department and during the rush hour almost the entire force is impressed to move the heavv incoming and outgoing shipments. They have never been finer than this season. Lily of the valley has been quite scarce the past week, but a month ago the mar- ket was badly overstocked. Prices are now $3 to $4, with the first quality all sold before arrival. The wholesale men are all sanguine and look forward to a good season. The Philadelphia Cut Flovs^er Company are handling some of the best carnations coming to town and say its stock will grade very high the coming season. J. Callahan, late with the Hugh Gra- ham Company, is now with Frank Po- lites in his Chestnut street store. H. Dumont has his improvements completed, the place having now a dis- tinctly up-to-date appearance. Leo Niessen says he has the stock and the men to handle it and does not care- how soon the rush sets in. At the market manager Meehan put out for a leader the past week a fine showing of single violets. Herbert Steinmetz of J. Kift & Son is- now with Habermehl of the Bellevue- Stratford. Berger Brothers appear to have the' only Richmond roses so far coming in. William E. McKissick offers wild smilax in $2, $3 and $S cases. A. Boston. STIRRING CLUB MEETING. The regular meeting of the Gardeners: and Florists' Club was held Tuesday evening, September 19. This being the first meeting after the vacation the mem- bers seemed to exert themselves to be present, for although the weather was inclement there were eighty-seven pres- ent when the meeting was called to or- der and later arrivals augmented the number to over 100. President Wheeler when opening the meeting cordially thanked the members for the rousing at- tendance. The reports of the commit- tees on picnic and sports were read bv igo3. The American Florist. 423 the secretary and a vote of thanks was passed to the committees for their du- ties performed and to the donors of the prizes. IVIotions were made to elect Jo- .seph Clarke of Manchester and to in- crease the salary of the secretary to $75 per annum, which were according to the by-laws laid over to the next meeting. Applications for membership were re- ceived to the number of fifty-three and they were severally elected. An invita- tion was extended to the North Shore Horticultural Society to visit the club at the next meeting, October 17. Greet- ings were telegraphed to ex-President James N. Morton, the president of the Association of American Cemetery Su- perintendents, holding their convention at Washington, D. C. An informal though animated discussion took place on the action of the S. A. F. in proposing an exhibition to be held in Boston in March, Messrs. Elliott, Farquhar, Fisher and Craig taking part. The president announced that the club had been invited by Alexander Montgomery to visit the Waban Conser- vatories some time in October, date to be announced later. Frank Connell then entertained the members with a song, beautifully rendered, and all were invit- ed to partake of a collation, which was heartily accepted and enjoyed, and the meeting broke up at a late hour. Julius Heurlein, of the Blue Hills Nur- series, exhibited eighteen varieties of hardy asters, one of which. Aster amabilis, var. Blue Hills, was given an award of merit. Robert Cameron re- ceived the same award for some beau- tiful spikes of Nerine Fothergilli. The wholesalers have invaded the growers' market, Welch Brothers having taken three stalls in the Music Hall ]3]arket for the sale of supplies. W. Baltimore. GOOD BUSINESS OUTLOOK. There is a perceptible improvement in trade all around, and the quality of the incoming flowers advances. The usual avenues of activity, are filling up, the streets are lively with the returning ur- ban population and on every side there seems a hopeful anticipation of a good season. The outdoor flowers are still too abundant, but indoor roses and car- nations were all closed out on Saturday night by some pressure and abatement in figures. A good sharp frost would give a fillip to business all around, and whilst it might hurt some growers, it would be generally welcome. VARIED COMMENT. Mack Richmond, long with the Halli- days, but who a year or so ago took a position in the Department of Agri- culture at Washington, has "come back home", and is in his old place as fore- man with his former employers. He is a, very capable grower of carnations, an all around good fellow, popular with everybody, everywhere, and one of the crack bowlers of this section. No one could find a warmer welcome back ! The Kroeschell Brothers Company are invading the enemy's territory and mak- ing a determined effort to place their boilers in the eastern country, where heretofore they have not been widely used. Isaac H. Moss of Govanstown has given them an order for one to heat the place of the York road. Halliday Brothers have had their win- doAvs decorated for several weeks past with Harrisii lilies, produced from cold storage bulbs, and their sale has been very satisfactory. The flowers grow in popular form, and are no longer restricted to Christmas and Easter use. Mrs. Schuler-Thomas has removed from the store she has so long occupied to new quarters at 316 Saratoga street, which is being very handsomely and neatly fitted up with counters, mirrors and other needful accessories. The Stevenson Brothers are sending in their first crop of the Killamey rose, very bright of color and with beautiful foliage. Time alone will determine its other merits. Some good chrysanthemums are com- i'ng in from the Webers at Oakland. S. B. San Francisco. STOCK IS scarce; prices firm. Trade is very good. It has been a long time since stock was so scarce and prices so firm. This is the season when most stock is off crop, so the grower who has a good cut is fortunate. Car- nations are running from $2 to $3 per 100. Good carnations are scarce. Roses are in great demand and good stock is hard to get. American Beauty are arriving short stemmed. Lilies are about over. Although there were more planted than ever the cut seemed to find an outlet. Asters are also out of the market for the season. They were of poor quality and brought very poor prices. The stock of chrysanthemums appears to be in as good condition as former years. Podesta & Baldochi had a splendid display of Monrovia blooms in their windows. A few violets can be had now. They are fragrant but small, owing to hot weather. DAHLIA SHOWS A SUCCESS. The dahlia show given by the Pacific Coast Horticultural Society was gener- ously patronized. The exhibits were of the finest character. The small number of the exhibitors is to be regretted. Wm. Kettlewell as usual was the largest ex- hibitor. His collection was splendidly grown and staged. The exhibit of the Timothy Hopkins estate, M. W. Carter gardener, won several first prizes. Gol- den Gate park made a creditable exhibit. The California State Floral Society held its annual dahlia show September 8 in Elks hall. The prizes were numer- ous. Wm. Kettlewell, gardener to George A. Pope, had his usual large dis- play. A new exhibitor was Hector Mc- Lean, gardener to the Flood estate, Menlo Park. His prize winners were remarkably well done. Other exhibitors were J. W. Baggey, and Joseph Thomp- son, head gardener to W. S. Tevis of this city. ITEMS OF INTEREST. Luther Burbank was tendered a ban- quet at the Palace hotel September 14 by the state board of trade. Governor Pardee paid a glowing tribute to Mr. Burbank. Mr. Burbank delivered a speech that was listened to with great attention. • The California State Floral Society has completed arrangements for the ex- ibition next month. The different com- mittees have worked earnestly and everything points to a successful show. David V. Tuttle has received the ap- pointment of head gardener to the J. A. Folger estate at Woodside, Cal. Mr. Tuttle will assume charge immediately. S. G. Murphy has sold to the Neu- chatal Nurseries eight acres of land, part of the Corbett ranch at Burlington in San Mateo county. Angelo Baldochi of Podesta & Bal- dochi spent several days visiting grow- ers near this city. Joseph B. Coryell's range of five or- chid houses at Menlo Park is nearing completion. Otto C. Saake of Los Angeles has been spending several days here" with his family. George Walters, our veteran judge, stopped here on his way to Menlo Park. Augustus Ebel of Sacramento is spending his vacation here. Norma. Detroit. A DULL WEEK. The scarcity of many occasions calling for the use of flowers and the prevalence of unusually warm weather the past week marked the period as one of ex- treme dullness in florist circles here. There were great quantities of asters, gladioli, dahlias and other outdoor flow- ers which found no other outlet but the rubbish barrel. There is still a great amount of stock of that character coming in but the florists and their customers alike are tiring of those flowers and with the advent of cooler weather will be anxious for the sweet violets, the spicy carnations and gorgeous chrysanthe- mums that the approaching season af- fords, for in spite of the present trade inactivity everyone is buoyant with hopes of a busy fall, and all indications point to that end. CLUB MEETING. The Club meeting, September 20, was an enthusiastic one with a large attend- ance. President Dilger wielded the gavel like an old timer and kept in good order the ambitious orators who got into the discussions of the various topics up for consideration. Echoes of the con- vention at Washington and the pleasant trip to Baltimore on that occasion occu- pied much of the time and the question box was freely used giving rise to most interesting discussions of much value. Arrangements were made to have the meeting of November i held at the spacious quarters of the Michigan Cut Flower Exchange where facilities are better for the exhibition of various forms of cement work for greenhouse benches, which will be the chief feature of the meeting that night. A prize is offered by E. A. Scribner to the florist who will make the best and most prac- tical demonstration of any feature of this work. A committee composed of E. H. Beard, J. K. Stock and Frank Holz- nagle was appointed to make the neces- sary arrangements. Another application for membership was received. NOTES. James Taylor, Mt. Clemens,^ for many years a successful grower of violets, dis- couraged with the result of his. efforts with them the past two years, has dis- continued further attempts with them, and has this year added to his list of specialties three houses of roses with en- couraging results. B. Schroeter has charge of a very ex- tensive decoration in our largest depart- ment store this week. Great quantities of cut flowers were used and many made-up baskets with high handles con- 424 The American Florist. Sept. 30, taining crotons, fancy-leaved caladiums and other foliage plants were a conspicu- ous feature of the decorations. J. A. Briscoe who has just returned from an extended visit with his son at Tarrytown, N. Y., is still suffering from injuries sustained by a fall from an auto- mobile while there. His health other- wise is much improved. Frank J. Rosser is entering the ranks of the florists and is starting with a house 20x60 feet at 270 Maybury avenue. He will grow a general assort- ment of plants. R. O. Kohler will occupy when com- pleted one of the fine stores being built on the corner of Gratiot and St. Aubin avenues near his present place of busi- ness. George A. Heinl, Toledo, spent last Sunday here among his friends. J. F. S. Toronto. BUSINESS GOODj STOCK IMPROVING. Business is exceedingly good and stock is getting better, the cooler nights have a good effect on roses. Teas have ad- vanced to 8 cents. This week will wit- ness the last of the asters and the large quantities of dahlias are welcomed with delight. Carnations show good quality for the early season and are plentiful. Lilium longiflorum meets with ready sale and gladioli and helianthus still help to decorate the stores. GROWERS SHOWING ENTERPRISE. Richmond roses of extra quality are being cut by J. H. Dunlop. Their sale surpasses all other varieties. A large house has been planted with them and is an attraction to the many visitors who claim this variety. is acting indifferently with them. Mme. Chatenay is also fine. A new range has been planted with American Beauty, while several houses of teas show great promise. Charles Turp is installing a new boiler. A brick smokestack has been erected and a new carnation house added to his range. Carnations are a specialty with him and the stock looks fine. Though there is plenty of work, leisure hours are spent in cruising the lakes in a gasoline launch recently purchased. Bouvardia, which has not been seen before here for years, is being grown by Grobba & Wandrey. Boston ferns are a leader with this firm and are sold by the thousands. Good Fitzwygram chrysanthemums in yellow and white are coming from R. Jennings of Brampton. He has a large patch and they are quickly bought up. George Allen of Toronto Junction, is cutting American Beauty. He has good, clean stock and as Beauty growing is a new venture the results are gratifying. Violets both double and single in quan- tities are coming from Wm. Fendley, Brampton. He has erected a new range of houses, doubling his violet space. The Florists' Club held a well at- tended meeting in St. George's hall. Business relating to the coming show occupied most of the time. The Rosery is one of the brightest spots in town. The store is artistically fitted up and a good variety of stock is shown. W. W. Tattle, dahlia specialist, is cutting good blooms. He has many fine varieties and sells out each day. The fall races used considerable flow- ers. Dunlop's had the decorations and bouquets. Mrs. J. H. Dunlop and daughter are visiting Boston and other eastern cities. H. G. D. Newport, R. I. SMART SET LEAVING TOWN. So many of the summer people have left us that orders have materially fal- len off ; although for some time yet there will be more or less entertaining. Out- door stock is about gone, and the market is once more turning to the greenhouses for its supplies. There is nothing so good in the market as American Beauty roses. The price stays at $s to $6 a doz- en. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETING. The last meeting of the month took place September 20 with President Sulli- van in the chair. It transpired from the committee's report of our carnival float that many friends helped in its construction, in recognition of which the society's thank-s were voted to Fred Smythe of Wadley & Smythe ; Seibrecht & Son and J. M. Hodgson. Miss M. C. Codman was elected an active member. Secretary David Mcintosh presented his official report of the annual exhibition, which showed prizes and gratuities awarded to the amount of $465 ; also ten bronze and silver medals. The president appointed a special committee, consist- ing of William F. Smith, David Mcin- tosh and John Baumgartner, to examine Vaughan's Seed Store, of New York a new mammoth penner exhibited by and Chicago. The committee reported favorably and awarded this new vege- table a first-class certificate of merit, which was unanimously approved by the society. ITEMS or LOCAL INTEREST. Leikens did the decorating of Trinity church for the Sands-Spencer wedding. The church was most attractive, the white and green of the floral color scheme harmonizing well with the state- ly white interior of the church. Palms and ferns banked the altar; and in tall brass vases were Kaiserin roses. The reading desk was hidden with foliage plants, and each pew had at its head a standard of Hydrangea paniculata and white marguerites, tied with white satin ribbon. The four bridesmaids carried beautiful bunches of Wellesley roses; a little flower girl also carried a basket of pink roses, and the bride herself an ivory covered prayer book. It was one of the society weddings of the season, and brought out the fashionable set. J. M. Hodgson has artistically arranged his show windows with masses of Helen- ium autumnale in one and Salvia splen- dens in the other. Wadley & Smythe have had good trade for so late in the season, and will not close their summer stores for some time. Siebrecht & Son are beginning to make preparations to close their Bellevue av- enue establishment for the winter. X. Harrisburg, Pa. — The Holmes Seed Company closed on Saturday, Septem- ber 16, a fine exhibition of dahlias. The show was largely attended and was con- ceded to be one of the finest ever made in this city. New Orleans. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY MEETS. The New Orleans Horticultural So- ciety held a meeting September 21, with P. A. Chopin, president, in the chair, and a fair attendance. A letter was read from one of the leading florists of Mo- bile, Ala., approving the organization of a southern states horticultural associa- tion, promising his hearty support. A general discussion followed and showed that all members were in favor of it President Chopin showed the members the advantages of such a combination from an educational as well as a finan- cial standpoint, citing climatic conditions and the fact that conventions of the S. A. F. are held in the north, making it difficult for southerners to attend. A long list of southern florists has been secured and a committee will be soon in touch with every florist in the south. It is the belief of the local florists that this movement will find general approval. The following committee to agitate the matter was appointed : Paul Abele, chairman ; J. A. Newsham, Joseph Steck- ler, C. W. Eichling, H. A. Despoftimier. Although a great number of the mem- bers are working hard for the proposed flower show in November, J. A. Nevr- sham, chairman of the arrangements committee, asked the views of the mem- bers as to the advisability of holding a show this fall under prevailing condi- tions. The majority of the members present were in favor of a show, and it was left in the hands of the committee to decide the matter at a special meet- ing. A vote of thanks was extended to P. A. Chopin, J. H. Menard, R. R Simons, Charles Ebele and Richard Eichling for helning out the anniversary banquet. The badge committee, after a final dis- cussion of the adoption of a society badge, was instructed to buy funeral badges only, and the adoption of a regular society emblem was postponed. Claude L. Ory was elected a member of the society. Richard Eichling, manager of William Rehm's new nursery, exhib- ited a fine specimen of Ficus pandurata. A handsomely engrossed set of resolu- tions was adopted and will be presented to the family of the late Mrs. R. M. Walmsley, who was a great benefactor of the society. The committee on arrangements for the flower show decided at a meeting September 25 that the show should be held with the co-operation of the Sun- shiners. NEW PLANT IS BUILT. The new plant of the Metairie Ridge Nurseries, H. Papworth, president; is nearing completion. In all there are planted six houses of chrysanthemums of some 150 varieties, including the lat- est introductions. Two houses contain roses, one house carnations, and one asparagus. Mr. Papworth deserves great credit for his endeavors and the general fine condition of everything at his plant. Crescent. San Antonio, Tex. The Southern Nursery Company is building two new carnation houses, 20- xioo feet each. There has been an unusually heavy demand for Mexican tuberoses the past season. Roses are very short of stem here ow- ing to the extremely hot weather. jgos. The American Florist. 425 NEW S NO TES. Fairbury, III. — J. A. Sheaff is adding a new house 20x50 feet. La Crosse, Wis. — The Oak Grove Greenhouse is adding a new house. Pleasant Prairie, Wis. — Louis Tur- ner has broken ground for a new green- house here. Marion, O. — The formal opening of F. E. Blake's store September 8 was well p&tronized. Brockton, Mass. — The fine display of dahlias by Lewis Reed is attracting large numbers of visitors. Bloomington, III. — Workmen have begun excavating for the new greenhouse to be built oh the university grounds. Gibson City, III. — J. M. Moline has taken charge of the greenhouses of Swan Peterson. He was formerly in the em- ploy of Mr. Peterson at Decatur. Hartford, Conn. — August Nelson, of Cromwell, forrrierly employed by A. N. Pierson, has been appointed head Horist at the Connecticut Insane Hospital. St. Joseph, Mo. — F. X. Stuppy, son of L. J. Stuppy, and Miss Clara B. Wil- lams, daughter of George W. Williams, Seneca, Kans., were married September 12. Bangor, Me. — S. J. Steward, who succeeded Shaw & Steward, florists, has opened a downtown branch store in the establishment of B. O. Gordon, State street. Pasadena, Cal. — Dr. Rudolph Schiff- man, late of St. Paul, has installed his well-known orchid collections at 75 North Grand avenue. W. Whaton is in charge. Seattle, Wash. — The premium list for the flower show, to be held here November 10, is out. Copies may be had on application to A. Balmer, 316 Taylor avenue. Minneapolis, Minn. — Theodore Wirth, superintendent of the Hartford, Conn., parks has been chosen for that position on the more extensive park system of this city. Tiffin, O. — The fine greenhouse dis- play of Lewis Ullrich was one of the attractive features of the recent fair, especial attention being paid to the dis- play of geranium Tiffin, his new vari- ety. Gardner, Mass. — Samuel B. Clark, who has been rurtning the greenhouse of Milton A. Creed, has leased the Scol- lay greenhouse in Templeton. Howard Hill of Templeton will have charge of the Creed establishment. Charleston, W. Va. — A fire which nearly destroyed an entire block in this city September 21 damaged the Charles- ton Cut Flower and Plant Company to the extent of $1,450, insured to the amount of $800. The firm is now located at 615 Virginia street. Santa Barbara, Cal. — The flower, fruit and plant show, of the Santa Bar- bara County Horticultural Society will be held in this city October lo-ii. The prizes offered are liberal and numerous. Copies of the premium list may be had on application to Secretary L. F. Hor- ner, Montecito, Santa Barbara count}', Cal. Cumberland, Md. — The opening of the new store of F. X. Millman, Jr., North Liberty street, September 9, was a conspicuous success. Mr. Millman is a son of F. X. Millman, 116 Green street, whose establishment is one of the best in this section. The new busi- ness will be in charge of Miss Cath- erine Millman, sister of the proprietor. Pierce, S. D. — Business has opened up well for the first year of Enoe & Bar- ney, and they are encouraged to dou- ble their capacity this fall. Owing to some difficulty with the city over wat- er supply they have been delayed, but the material will soon be on the ground now and the glass in place. The pros- pective development of the city lends the firm much encouragement. Los Angeles, Cal. — Thomas H. Wright, the retail florist of 224 West Fourth street, intends to open a whole- sale flower market in this city October I. Mr. Wright has many friends among the trade throughout the southern part of the state that have guaranteed him their full cut, and he has had such success with his retail store that it is safe to predict an equally successful career in his new venture. OBITUARY. Nathaniel E. Baker. Nathaniel E. Baker, a well known florist of Methuen, Mass., died Sep- tember 9, after a brief illness. Mr. Baker was sixty-eight years old and a veteran of the civil war. He is sur- vived by a wife and two daughters. Timothy Moriarity. Timothy Moriarity, a well known gar- dener of Halifax, Can., died at his resi- dence in that city September 13 at the age of seventy-six years. Mr. Moriarity was forced to retire from business sev- eral years ago on account of failing eye-sight and health. He was a native of County Kerry, Ireland, and noted for his sterling qualities. He is survived by five sons and two daughters. William E. Chapin. William E. Chapin, for twenty-eight years in the nursery business at Des Moines, la., died at his home in that city September 13, as the result of an operation for goitre. Mr. Chapin had been in poor health for some time and finally decided to undergo an operation, from the effects of which he did not recover. He was sixty-one years of age and an old soldier and member of the Des Moines lodge of Odd Fellows. Andreas Loeffler. Many of those who attended the re- cent S. A. F. convention will learn with regret of the sudden death of Andreas Loeffler, which occurred at his home on Brightwood avenue, Washington, D. C, on the afternoon of September 19. Though engaged in other lines of busi- ness, Mr. Loeffler had, through his son- in-law, W. F. Gude, become interested in florists and their work, and it was at his home that President Vaughan's reception was held. He was in life a whole souled, generous man and con- tributed liberally of his abundant means to church and charitable institutions. He was prominent in the masonic and other orders and an honorary member of the Washington Florists' Club. ITie funeral was held at the family residence, September 21, Rev. James D. Buhler officiating. De Molay Comman- dery. Knights Templar, also performed its rites at the residence and acted as an escort of honor to Rock Creek ceme- tery where, with masonic honors, the interment took place. The floral tokens numbered 150, orchids, American Beauty and tea roses being extensively used in their composition. Mr. Loeffler had just returned to his home from a hunting trip when he was stricken with heart failure. He was born in Stuttgart, Germany, in 1848. S. E, J. F. Kirscht. J. F. Kirscht, of Kirscht & Company, Morton Grove, 111., died at his home September 25. Mr. Kirscht came from Trier, Germany, in 1854. He lived in New York until 1856, when he moved to Morton Grove. He was married in 1857 and was the. father of thirteen chil- dren, nine of whom are now living, three boys and six girls. He had been ill for two years. His wife survives him. He was for nine years a school trustee of Morton Grove. The funeral was held Sept. 28, with interment at the catholic cemetery at Niles Center, 111. C. G. Nanz. C. G. Nanz died of catarrh of the stomach at his residence on Walnut street, Owensboro, Ky., last week. He had been ill for several months and for some time past his condition had been critical. He was quite well known and popular in Owensboro and other portions of the state where he had lived. Mr. Nanz was born January I, 1843, in Gab- lenburg, Germany, near Stuttgart, and was educated in the same town. He was the son of Christian Frederick and Louise Nanz. His mother's maiden name was Durr. At the age of twenty-one he was examined for military service and found deficient in size and weight. On February 20, 1865, he sailed for the United States. He landed in New York on the day Abraham Lincoln was assas- sinated. On May 6, 1865, he located in Jeffersonville, Ky., and later in Louis- ville. He remained in Louisville for a number of years, when he moved to Bardstown and formed a partnership with William Selter and conducted a florist business. In the year of 1874 he was married to Frances Mattingly, of Bardstown. There are four living children, Benjamin D., Robert W., Katherine and Frances Grover. All of Mr. Nanz's relatives in the United States live in Louisville and Jeffersonville. He leaves one sister, Mrs. Katie Seaman, of Jeffersonville. He has conducted a florist business in Owensboro for twenty-five years and built up a fine trade, having increased his trade to the point that he entered the wholesale business, took especial pride in floral designs and some of the handsom- est designs ever seen in Owensboro were made by him. The funeral was held September 23, and the pall-bearers were : J. Ed. Guen- ther, W. N. Bumpus, Joel Brown, W. J. Smith, Thomas Milne and Prof. Fausch. Interment was made in Elm- wood cemetery. '4:26 The American Florist. Sept. jd, m f^^mmi Twenty-first Year, Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe. $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements, on all except cover pages. 10 Cents a Line Agate; $1.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed only on consecutive inser- tions, as follows— 6 times, 5 per cent: 13 times. 10 per cent: 26 times. 20 per cent: 52 times, 30 per cent. Space on front pages and back cover page sold ■onlv on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch. net. The Advertising Department of the American Florist is for florists, seedsmen and nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines only. Orders for less than one-lialf inch space not accepted. Advertisements must reach us by Monday to secure insertion in the issue of the same week. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago. When sending us change of address always send he old address at the same time. THIS ISSUE 48 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Florists' (ertilizers— Fertilizers for special crops.413 Members, ladies and officers St. Louis Florists' Club 415, 416. 417 J.J. Hess (portrait) 415 Market gardens 415 —Troubles of mushroom growers. 415 —Preparing for indoor crops 416 —Forcing tomatoes 417 With the growers 418 — S. J. Reuter. Westerly. R. 1. (illus.) 418 —Jensen & Dekema. Bowmanville. til 418 Convention of cemetery superintendents 418 American Civic Association 419 British trade topics 419 Valve troubles 419 Newport's old home week (illus.) 420 The retail trade— A fine floral design 421 —Frederick Wolff (illus.) 421 New York 421 Chicago- 422 Philadelphia 422 Boston 422 Baltimore ; 423 San Francisco 423 Detroit , 423 Toronto 424 New Orleans ', |424 Obituary— Nathaniel E. Baker 425 —Timothy Moriaritv 425 —William E.Chapin 425 —Andreas Loeffler 425 —J. K. Kirscht 425 — C. G. Nanz; 425 Chrysanthemum Society of America 426 Meetings next week 426 Coming e.xhibitions 427 St. Louis 428 Kansas City ..ATA Milwaukee 428 The seed trade— A seed growing record 436 — Linnseus rhubarb for seed (illus.) 436 The nursery trade— P. Den Ouden (portrait). . .438 —Nursery notes 438 — American Pomological Society 438 Our pastimes— At Kansas City 440 —At Washington 440 Wappingers Dahlia Society 440 New Bedford Horticultural Society 440 American Institute show. 440 European horticulture 440 Omaha 440 H. H. B.JiTTLES, of Philadelphia, has acquired exclusive control of Ficus pan- durata in decorative sizes at $5 per plant, according to report. Chairman Temple of the S. A. F. peony committee is entitled to consid- erable credit for having taken the chair- manship at a month's notice and secured from very good sources the lists of varie- ties considered the best in various sec- tions of the country. Correction. In the E. G. Hill Company's Ready Reference advertisement of Primula ob- conica issue of September 23, the price is given as $2.50 per 1,000, when it should have read $2.50 per 100. Greenhouse Heating:. Ed. American Floeist:— Hovi' many lines of 2-inch pipe will be required to heat four houses, two of which are 20x85 feet and 12 feet high, mer propaeation and are now in 2 1-2- the others 15x85 feet and 10 feet high? Heat will be supplied by a 40-horse-pow- er steam boiler, J. K. The writer does not state the tempera- ture desired in the houses, but for the wide houses eleven 2-inch pipes will be required for a temperature of 50°, or fourteen pipes for 60°. In the narrow ■houses the number of pipes will be eight and eleven respectively for the temper- atures mentioned. The boiler is amply large. L. R. T. Circulation Problems. Ed. American Floeist :— I have had to change the piping in my greenhouses and in doing so the re- turns run about six inches below the bottom of the boiler in a steam plant. Will the circulation be affected by this change or should the boiler be lowered? It will be difficult and expensive to lower the boiler and I have thought that a steam trap might overcome the difficulty. R. S. If the coils are below the bottom of the boiler, as is inferred, some method 'of removing the water must be used, as a gravity system will not work unless the heating coils are two feet above the water-level and even more is required in long houses. If the boiler cannot be lowered it will be necessary to put in a steam trap, of which there are several on the market that will do good work. L. R. T. Catalogues Received. Weeber & Don, New York, bulbs; The Dingee & Conard Company, West Grove, Pa., plants, bulbs, etc.; A. Des- sert, Chenonceaux, France, peonies ; Old Colony Nursery, Plymouth, Mass., nur- sery stock; Clarke Brothers, Portland, Ore., bulbs and plants; Arthur T. Bod- dington. New York, bulbs; Suzuki & lida, New York, Japanese plants, bulbs and seeds ; P. J. Berckmans Company, Augusta, Ga., nursery stock; The Lee- dle Floral Company, Springfield, O., rose plants; Peter Henderson & (Company, New York, bulbs, plants, flower and agricultural seeds; Henry Saxton Ad- ams, Jamaica Plain, Mass., Dutch bulbs; Schlegel & Fottler Company, Boston, Mass., bulbs, plants, etc. ; Thomas Mee- han & Sons, Inc., Dreshertown, Pa., evergreens; Crenshaw Brothers, Tampa, Fla., flower and vegetable seeds, bulbs, etc.; Godfrey Aschmann, Philadelphia, Pa., decorative plants ; Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, shrubs, trees and ornamental plants; Elbridge E. Wheeler, Bridgeport, Conn., bulbs and seeds; Wm. Elliott & Sons, New York, bulbs, flower seeds and horticul- tural sundries; Sarcoxie Nurseries, Sar- coxie. Mo., nursery stock; E. Neubert, Wandsbek, Germany, lily of the valley crowns; H. Plath, San Francisco, Cal., ferns, asparagus, palms, etc.; Sunnyside Floral Nursery, Fayetteville, N. C, nur- sery stock, bog plants, etc.; California Rose Company, Los Angeles, C^al., field grown rose plants; Vilmorin-Andrieux & Company, Paris, France, seeds and bulbs. Chrysanthemum Society of America. EXAMINING COMMITTEES. President Duckham has announced the committees to examine seedlings and sports on dates as follows : October 7. 14, 21 and 28; November 4, 11, 18 and 25, 1905. Exhibits to receive attention from the committees must in all cases be prepaid to destination, and the entry fee of $2 should be forwarded to the secretary not later than Tuesday of the week preceding examination, or may ac- company the blooms. Special attention is called to the rule requiring that sports to receive a certificate must pass three committees. New York, Eugene Dailledouze, chair- man, care of New York Cut Flower Company, Sixth and Seventy-sixth streets ; Arthur Herrington, Thomas Head. Philadelphia, A. B. Cartledge, chair- man, 1514 Chestnut street; John West- cott, Wm. K. Harris. Boston, E. A. Wood, chairman; Wm. Nicholson, James Wheeler. Ship to Bos- ton Flower Market, care John Walsh. Cincinnati, R. Witterstaetter, chair- man; James Allen, William Jackson. . Ship to Jabez Elliott, Flower Market, care janitor. Chicago, J. S. Wilson, chairman; J. B. Deamud and P. J. Hauswirth. Ship care of J. B. Deamud, 51 Wabash ave- nue. OFFICIAL JUDGING SCALES. The official scales of the society are as follows : FOR COMMEECIAI. PURPOSES. Color 20 Form 15 Fullness 10 Stem 15 Foliage 15 Substance 15 Size ...., 10 Total 100 FOR exhibition PDEPOSES. Color 10 Stem 5 Foliage 5 Fullness 15 Form - 15 Depth 15 Size 35 Total 100 Meetings Next Week. Detroit, Mich.— Detroit Florists' Club, Cowie building, Farran and Gratiot avenue, October 4, at 8 p. m. Hamilton, Ont. — Hamilton Gardeners' and Florists' Club, office of member. October 3, at 8 p. m. Indianapolis, Ind.— State Florists' As- sociation of Indiana, Commercial Club rooms, Oct. 3, at 7:30 p. m. Lake Geneva, Wis. — Lake Geneva Gar- deners' and Foremen's Association, New Building, October 7, at 8 p. m. Louisville, Ky. — The Kentucky Society of Florists, October 3, at 8 p. m. Milwaukee, Wis. — Milwaukee Florists' Club, Quiet House, corner Broadway and Mason street, October 3. Minneapolis, Minn. — Minneapolis Florists Club, Latham's Conservatory, 83 So. Tenth street, October 6, at 8 p. m. Montreal, Que. — Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club, Alexandria rooms. 2204 St. Catherine street, October 2. New Orleans, La. — German Gardeners' Club, Fourth and Carondelet streets. October 4. Newport, R. I. — Newport Horticultur- al Society, October 4. Philadelphia, Pa.— Florists' Club of igo5. The American Florist. 427 Philadelphia, Horticultural Hall, Broad street above Spruce, October 3, at S p. 'm. Pittsburg, Pa. — Pittsburg and Alleg- heny Florists' and Gardeners' Club, 422 Sixth avenue, October 3, at 8 p. m. San Francisco, Gal. — Pacific Goast Horticultural Society, October 7. Seattle, Wash. — Seattle Florists' Asso- ciation, Ghamber of Gommerce, Second avenue and Golumbia street, October 3. Utica, N. Y.— Utica Florists' Club, Hotel Martin, October 5. Washington, D. G. — Washington Florists' Club, Schmidt's Hall, 516 Ninth street, N. W., October 3. Coming: Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omissions from tMs list.] Boston, Mass., November 9-12, 1905. — Chrysanthemum exhibition Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Address W. P. Rich, Horticultural Hall, 300 Massachusetts avenue, Boston, Mass. Chicago, November — ; 1905. — Chrysan- themum exhibition Horticultural Society of Chicago. Address E. A. Kanst, 5700 Cot- tage Grove avenue, Chicago. Huntington, L. I., N. Y., October 5, 1905. — Annual exhibition Huntington Hor- ticultural and Agricultural Society. Address A. H. Funnell, Huntington, L,. I., N. Y. Indianapolis, Ind., November 14-18, 1905. — Indiana floral festival and chrysanthemum show. Address Irwin Bertermann, 241 Massachusetts avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. Kansas City, Mo., November 13-18, 1905. — Third annual flower show Kansas City Convention Hall Building Company. Ad- dress Louis W. Shouse, Convention Hall, Kansas City, Mo. Lake Geneva, Wis., November 3-4, 1905. — Chrysanthemum show Lake Geneva Gar- deners' Association. Address John Tiplady, Lake, Geneva, Wis. Los Angeles, Cal., November 2-4, 1905. — First annual exhibition Southern Cali- fornia Horticultural Association. Address Ernest Braunton, 203 New High street, Los Angeles, Cal. Louisville, Kt., November 7-11, 1905.— Chrysanthemum exhibition Kentucky Society of Florists. Address Fred L. Schuiz, 1325 Cherokee road, Louisville, Ky. Madison, N. J., October 26-27, 1905. — Tenth annual flower show Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society. Address E. Reagen, Madison, N. J. Mehlo Pakk, Cal., October 20-21, 1905. — Third annual fall exhibition Menlo Park Horticultural Society. Address James T. Lynch, Menlo Park, Cal. Philadelphia, Pa., November 7-11, 1905. — ^Annual exhibition Pennsylvania Horticul- tural Society. Address David Rust, Hor- ticultural Hall, Broad street below Locust, Philadelphia. Pkovidence, R. I., November 14-15, i905. — rChrysanthemum and carnation exhibition Rhode Island Horticultural Society. Ad- dress C. W. Smith", 27-29 Exchange street, Providence. Red Bank, N. J., November 1-2, 1905. — Eighth annual exhibition Monmouth County Horticultural Society. Address H. A. Ket- tel. Red Bank, N. J. St. Louis, Mo., November 8-11, 1903.— Annual exhibition St. Louis Florists' Club. Address Otto G. Koenig, 6471 Florissant ave- nue, St. Louis. Seattle, Wash., November 10, 1905.— Fall exhibition Seattle Florists' Association. Address A. Balmer, 316 Taylor avenue, Seat- tle, Wash. '■TAEEYTOVvrN, N. Y.. November 1-3, 1905. — • Seventh annual exhibition Tarrytown Horti- cultural Society. Address B. W. Neubrand, Tirrytown, N. Y. 'Waco, Tex., November 15-18, 1905. — Tenth annual chrysanthemum show Texas State, Floral Society. Address Mrs. L. A. SBtimway, Waco, Tex. 'Woecesteh, Mass., November 9, 1905. — Chrysanthemum exhibition Worcester County Horticultural Society. Address Adin A. Hixon, Horticultural Hall, 18 Front street. Wt>rGester, Mass. iNew York, October 31 to November 3. — Chrysanthemum exhibition American Insti- tute. Address Dr. Hexamer, 19 West Forty- fourth street. New York. iSan Francisco. Cal., November 9-11, 1905. — Fall exhibition California State Floral society. Address Mrs. J. , R. Martin, 275, Seventh avenue, San Francisco, Cal. SITUATIONS, WANTS, FOR SALE. One Cent Per Word. Cash with Adv. Plant Adva. NOT admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the Americ.'\n Florist for the year 1905 is entitled to a five-line Want Adv. (situations only) free, to be used at any time during the year. Situation Wanted — B\' a youns man: 7 \ears" e.\perience in roses, carnations and ireneral stock. .Address Ke>' 437. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By a good florist; 10 years' experience; 3 years in this country; general line; single, 29 years of age. State wages. Address S. Tromp, General Delivery, Sharon. Pa. Situation Wanted— By florist and landscape gardener, to tai00 " Meteor, Goiden Gate 2.01® .5 00 " Perle 4.00® 600 Carnations LOO® 2(10 Smila.^ 10.00@I2 50 Asparagus, sprays 3.00 " Sprengeri 2.00® 3 00 Valley 3.01® 4.00 Adiantum 1 00 Lonyiflorura lilies 12 00 Asters 50® L.?0 Gailla dia 1.00 Gladioli 1.00® SOU Violets 50® .75 Chrysanthemums lOOO® 15.00 St. Lotjis, Sept. 37. Roses, Beauty, lone stem 3.00® 3.00 '* " medium stem. .1.00® 150 ", " short stem 35@ .75 " Bride, Bridesmaid 300® 5.00 " ■ Golden Gate 3 00®, 5.00 " Chatenay, Perle 3 00® 4.00 Carnations 1.00®, 3,50 Chrysanthemums 80ii@.IO,00 Smilax ...1^50@,15 00 Aspai-agus Sprenjreri *.. 1. 00® 1.5i) Plumosus 25,0i@50.00 Adiantum ,50® .75 Fancy ferns 1 3-i Gladioli 2.00® S.HO Tuberoses 3.00 Pittsburg, Sept. 27. Roses, Beauty, specials 2n,00®35,00 extras I2!;0@I500 No. I e.OO® 800 '■ rrdinary 2.011®, 3 00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 6.00 Perle, Chatenay 20ii@400 Kaiserin 4.00@,I200 Carnations 75® 3 00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4,00 Smilax 1300@,l.5.»0 Asparagus, strings 25 0il®ii0.00 Sprengeri 2500@35.00 Lilies 12.00® 1500 Adiantum 75® 1 ,00 Asters 7S® 3 50 Gladioli 2,00® 4 00 Cincinnati, Sept. 37. Roses, Benuty. per doz.. 1.00® 4.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2,00® 6.00 Liberty 3.00® 6.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 300® 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 3 00 Lily of the valley 3.0O@ 4,00 Asparagus 50,00 Smilax 13,50 Adiantum 1,00 Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri in bunches 35c ptr bunch Harrisii 13.50 Lilium Rubrum. short 4.00 Cleveland, Sept. 37. Rosea, Beauty, per doz. .. .50® 3.00 Bride." Bridesmaid 2 00® 6.00 " MetHor 300® 8.00 " Kaiserin 4.(0® 8,00 Carnations 1.0C@ 3 00 Smilax 15.00 Asparagus, strings 35 00(gSO.OO Sprengeri 1.00® 3 00 Common ferns.... ....SI. 50 per lOOO Asters .50® .00 Gladioli l.OJ® 3 80 igos. The American Florist. 429 Do It Now. You will never know what you have been missing all these years until you see how we handle your shipping business. We know that we can give you better flowers for the same money, or the same flowers for less money. Make up that trial order that you were going to give us; do it now. Weiland & Risch, Leading Western Qrowers and Shippers of Cut Flowers, 59 and 6i Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Lone Distance 'Phone Central 879. Am. Beauties— Per doz. Extra Ions $4.00 31) inch Btems 3.00 24 inch stems 2.50 18 iach stems 1.75 I2lQchstems 1.00 Short 60 Roses— Per 100 Maids $ 2.00 to$ 6.00 Brides 2.00 to 6.00 Killarney 3.00 to 8.00 Liberty 3.00 to 8.00 Chatenay 3.00 to 6.00 Golden Gate 3 00 10 Perle 3.00 to Special prices in 1000 lots. Carnations— Good stock 1.00 to Special prices in 1000 lots. Miscellaneous Stock— Per 100 Valley $ 3 OO to $ 4.00 Easter Lilies 12.C0 to 15.00 Daisies 1.00 Violets (Eastern only) 1.00 Decorative— Per 100 Ferns .16 Sprengeri 2 00 to 4.00 Asparagus Strings 25.00 to 50,00 Adiantum 75 to 1.00 Galax, bronze and green. . . Smilax 10.00 to Leuuothoe Sprays 75 to Subject to change without notice. 6.00 6.00 2.00 .IS 12.00 1.00 N.Lecakes&Co. 53 W. 28th St., New York. Tal. No. 1214 Madlaon Squara Stands at Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., W. 26tb Street & 34th Street Cut Flower Uaiket. Specialties: Qalas Leaves, Ferns and Leaoothoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Pine and all kinds of Evergreens. Green and Bronze Galax Leaves $1.00 per 1000. Please mention the A mej ican Florist when writing, George Cotsonas&Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds oi Evergreens. Fancy and Dag^erl Ferns, Bronze and' Green G*I»x. Phone U02 Mad. Sq. Main Store. 05^^.29 11 St.. New YORK. Please yneniwn ike American Florist when writing. SOMETfflNGllEW^i^. A most elegant decorative green. It is largely used by florists of the Pacific Coast. Washington and Ore- gon in decorations.The branches are flat very thick- ly furnished with exceedingly lustrous. green leaves. and it seems to adapt itself to almost any position in decoration that the Wild Smilax can be used in. New crop Hardy Ferns, now ready. Fancy. .S1.Z5 per 1000; Dagger. $1.00 per 1000. CALDWELL, the Woodsman, EVERGREEN, ALA. Decorating Evergreens at Wholesale. Wild Smtlax. Palmetto and Gycas (fresh cut). Palm Leaves, Galax, Leucothoe* Ferns and Mouses, Leaf Mold. Orchid and Azalea Feats* I Everything In Season. THE KERVAN COMPANY, 20 West 27 th St , NEW YORK. E. A. BEAVEN, Wholasala Daalar In Southern Wild Smilax And Florist' Hardy Dacorallva Supplies, EVERGREEN, AL3. f^ease vtention ike A merican Florist when ivriting. FANCY AND DAGGER ^^mm Ferns No. I Stock Only 65c. per 1000, OA.XrfA.3C, Brilliant Bronze or Green, 75c per JOOO. Use our Laurel Festooning for your Decorations. It gives the best satisfaction of any decorative green at this time of the year. Sample lot on application. We make it daily, gathered fresh from the woods. Hand made, full sizes, 4c, 5c and 6c per yard. Once used, always used. Branch Laurel, 35c per large bundle. Princess Pine, by the pound or made into festooning when desired. CROWI. FERN CO., Millington. Mass. Tele^aph Office, New Salem, Mass. Long Distance Telephone Connection. HARDY GUT DASGER AND FANCY FERNS. We carry the finest and most complete line of Decorative Evergreens and Florist.' buuplies. Our specialties are DAG- GER, $1.00. and FANG/ FERNS, Al quality, $1.00 per 1000. Discount on large orders. New crop of CREEN GALAX. $1.00 per 1000: BROWZE CaLAX, $1.50 per 1000. Laurel Festooning, ^ood and full, handmade. 5c and 6c per yard. Green and Sphag- num Moss, $1.00 per bbl. Sphaanum Moss 50c per bag; 5 bags, $2,00. Ivy Leaves. $4.00 per 1000. bprengeri 25c and 50c per bunch. Asporagus Plutiosuo 50c per bunch or string. Leuco- thoe Sprays, $1.00 per 100: $7.50 per 1000. New crop Southern Wild Smilax, $4,00 and .$7.00 per case. We also carry a full line of Florists' Supplies, such as Tin Foil, Cut Wire, Corrugated Boxes, all sizes, Folding l^o.xes. Ribbons, all sizes and colors. All Kinds of Letters. Wire Designs, Cycas Leaves, Etc.. Etc. Our stock is of the best quality and at the most reasonable rates. Please write for our price list. Orders by mail, telephone or telegraph will receive our most careful and prompt attention. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., L.D. 'Phone 2618 Main, 8 and 11 Province St., Boston, Mass. NOW READY. Good Stocky Plants from 2-in. Pois. GERAMUMS Bruanti $2 00 per 100 Centaure a.iO " Le Cid 200 " Gloire de Prance ... 2 00 " Jean de La Brete ilOO Jolly de Bammevtlle 4.0J *' Bycrott's Surprise. Jean Viand »2.00 per 100 Mme. Barney 2,00 *' Mme, Canovas .... 2 00 " Mme. Charotte 2,00 " Mme, JauUn 2 Oi) " Madonna 3,00 Mme. Landry 2 00 Mar, de Castellane. . 3 00 per lOO Miss F. Perkins 2.00 " Miss Kendell 2 00 " S. A. Nutt 200 " Granville 2.00 " Mrs. E Q. Hill 2.00 " Queen ot the West.. 2.00 " ■We will send 1000 (BO eacli) of the above for $18 00, or 500 (2S each) for $10,00. Cash with order. Send for descriptive Geranium Catalogue. Let us flguie on your needs for next season. 2-inch pot planis only; no cuttings. R. VINCENT, JR., & SON, White Marsh, Md. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS; ia two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc., in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F. in red. Price perSOO, »2.85; per 1000, $=1.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $t.2S. ^^^sS^II""™ Chicago. American Florist Company, 430 The American Florist. Sept.- JO, A DAILY SHIPMENT FROM 40 TOKO GROWERS A careful personal canvass among the majority of our $;rowers enables us to say that **We can and Will fill your CUT FLOWER WSNTS to advan- tage.** We will have plenty of Chrysanthemums, Roses,€arnations, %/g^^M^v^^ F4r» "' Grades, Prompt Shipment, Careful V lUldS, E.lt>* Packing and Reasonable Prices. eTf. WINTERSON CO, 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. Please mention ike A merican Florist when writing. ^4^ I If You Want Good Stork try us. we can at all times | I ■* luu wani tjooQ ^iock pj^^ your order. \ % Beauties, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Violets, Chrysanthemums, ♦ I Dahlias, Asters, Gladioli, Gaillardia or any other flower. Green ♦ ♦ Goods always on hand. ♦ I HOLTON & HINKEL CO., *?l"Sl'Ll' Milwaukee, Wis. \ ^ "^ Telephones. -^ X 2 Without doubt the Best Equipped Wholesale House in the west. 4 ▼ ▼▼▼^▼▼^^▼▼▼▼▼▼▼▼V W WVWVVV WW W W W WWWWW WWVW WW •^•O^W^» WW WW WW WW Please mention the American Florist ivhenwriting. The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, WHOLESaiE CUT FLOWERS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, WIRE DESIGNS. AGENTS FOR THE EVERLASTING GREENHOUSE TILE BENCH. 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO; Please mention the Arnerican Florist when writing. RICE BROTHERS, 128 N. 6th St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Sapplles. Wild Smilax Flowers Billed at Market Prices. Shipjiers of choice Cut Flowers and Qieena of all . kinds. Try us. Complete, Revised Up-io-Date DIRECTORY It gives you the names and addresses of all the Florists. Seedsmen and Nurserymen in the United States and Canada, for only $2.00. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St. CHICAGO. Wholesale Flower Markets. For wholesale market prices this week see page 428 for the following cities: iSt. Louis, Milwaukee, Pittsburg, Cleve- and, Cincinnati. f~" u ANNOUNCEMENT. L. 3. TONNER will, on October 2, open a new store in the Flower Growers' Market, where will be found a full and complete line of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Having had several years' experience in this line, entire satisfaction is guar- anteed. We respectfully solicit your patronage. L A. TONNER, eo wabasn Ave., CHICAGO. Please mention the American Florist when writing ALWAYS PREPARED to meet the demand. S°^^ For CHOICE STOCK. ''^ W. E. McKISSICK, *• WHOLESALE FLORIST. Business Hours 7 a. m. to 8 p. m. 1221 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. /poj. The American Florist. 431' E. H. Hunt, WHOLESALt Cut flowers "THE OLD REUABIE." 76 Wabash Ave., .CHICAGO Please nieniion the American Florist wheri writing* E.C.AMLINQ THE LARGEST, & BEST EQUIPPED, g MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED g WHOLESALE S S CUT FLOWER HOUSE § S IN CHICAGO. I 32, 34, 36 RANDOLPH ST., \ I CHICAGO. I L. D. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1977. Please ^nention the American Florist when -writing, J. B. DEAMUD Wholesale Florist, 51 Wabash Ave., - - CHICAGO. Lone Distance Phone, Central 3155. Please mention the American Florist when 7t>riting WHNUSALE GROWER OF Cut Flowers Good Beauties. Maids, Brides and Carnations at reasonable prices shipped direct from greenhouses. b. WOOD BRANT, W. Peterson and N. 48th Aves, CHICAGO. Please lyiention the A merican Florist when writing. Glias.W.McKellar Bl Wab3sli Ave., CHICAGO. ORCHIDS A Soecially, Fancy Stock in VIOLETS, V«LLtY. GHRY> AN 1 HE- MUMS ROSES. BEAUHES. CARNATIONS and a full line of all Cut- Flowers Grecni. Wire-Work and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Sand lor Complete Calaloaua. Flease mention the A merican Florist when writing. SINNER BROS. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS 60 Wabash Ave. Chicago. Careful attention to all SHIPPING ORDERS. Vauglian & Sperry, Wholesale Florists, 58 and 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES. Whol^ale [lower/\arKj^ ChioagO: Sept, 37. Roses, Beauty, 30 to 36-in. stems 4.00 20 to 24 '■ 3.00 15 to 18 " l.oO@ 2.00 13 " 1 00® 1 35 Liberty, 3 00® 6.00 Chatenav 3 00@, 6.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3 U0@ 6 00 Golden Gate 3.00® 6.00 Gen'I MacArthur 4 00@10 00 Killarney 3.00® 6 00 Carnations 1 00® 1.50 Valley 3 00@, 4.00 Asparagus Plumosus, per strins 35 to 50c. " sprays 3.00@3.00 " Sprengeri 3,00® 3.00 Galax leaves, Bronze, per 1000, S1.50 .30 , Adiantum 75® 1.00 Fancy lerns.... per 1000, 1.00® 1.50 Smilax 10.00@13.50 Violets 50® 1.00 Harrisii lilies per doz. $2,00 Gladioli per doz. .35® .75 J A. BUDLONG 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. Boses and wholesale /^IIT CI All/ETDC ''Ti'S^^ GROWER of tU I rLOfTLl\iJ Please ynention the American Florist when writing. PETER REINBERG 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Cut Flowers LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD. Price Iiist . AMERICAN BEAUTIES— Per doz. $3 00 3,00 1.25 1 00 Short stems S4.00 to $6,0C per 100 Per 100 LIBERTY MAIDS AND BRIDES 63,00 to S6.00 3 l;0 to 5 00 UNCLE JOHN KAISERIN 3 00 to 5.00 CARNATIONS 1.00 to 1,60 AH flowers are perfectly fresh and properly packed. No cliarge lor P.& D. on orders over $5.00. Please meniioyi the A merican Florist when writing. WIETOR BROS. ""SS^ Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 5J Wabash Ave*^ CHICAGO. Mease mention the A merican Florist when writing. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Oholesale Dealers and /> J. rt^.. ,^.__ Growers of t Ut \ lOWefS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILU Please mention the American Florist when writings Poehlmann Bros. Co. Wholesale Growers of I'^i.r.in Cut Flowers All telegrapii and telephone orders given prompt attention. 3S.37 Greenhouses: Randolph Street, Morton Grove, III. OIIIO.A.OO. Please mentioji the A merican Florist when writing* KENNICOn BROS. COMPANY 40-42-44 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Our reputation has always been tliat we fill orders when others fail. All stock in season at Lowest Market Rates. 432 The American Florist. Sept. 30, Fancy Carnations, Single Violet s, Roses GROWERS' NOTICE.— We are open for shipments of anjthing good. We make weekly returns. The Philadelphia Cut riower Co. WHOLESAI E FLORISTS, 1516 and 1518 Sansom Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. WELCH BROS. IS Pro-vlxioe (Sltreel:. All Varl*ti*> FLOWERS In Season. FANCY and DAGGER FERNS. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES all kinds. Long Distance Telephone, 6268-6267 Main. -CUT STRINGS OF- Asparagus Plumosas Nanus First-class stock, running even and full, 50c each. W. H. ELLIOTT, - - Brighton, Mass. j^.a^.i.,ft.4l >/ ^,ftii..ii.ft iK. it.rt..n .,*l.♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ < viLESALE WILLIAM GHORMLEY,coMMi ^ Daily Receiver and Shipper of Fresh Cut Flowers. 2 Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, etc. TatophoDM 2200 and 2201 Madison Squara. 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY. • ♦^^^^^•^^^^^P • ^^^F^^^P ^^^►^►^P ^►^►^►^^ ^►^►^P^F ^F^P^F^ ^ Special Prices Made on Yearly Contracts. VALLEY RIBBONS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Samuel S. Pennock, pIU^IfL'E". YOUNGS NUGENT Teleplfo^2?6s1lsdis^Qs'q.' WhOlGSfllG FIOHStSi CATTLEYAS. GARDENIAS. ROSES, CARKIATIONS and all seasonable novel- ties. 'Wiih our long experience in shipping, and competent assistants In our packing department, we are in a position to guarantee out-of-town customers who place their orders with us that they will not be disappo.nted. Open Every Day at 6 a. m. Absolutely Fresh Stock Sent Out on All Shipping Orders. eSTABt-ISHED 1887. J. K. ALLEN; Wholesale Florist. ROSES. CARNATIONS, VALLEY. ASTERS, and all Cut Flowers In Season. Prompt Settlements with Consignors. Consignments Solicited. 106 West 28th St., Telephone 1 67 Madison Sqr., [N^B^W 'VOI^Ii:- Ghoice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly&Sctienck NEW YORK CITY, 44W.28ih Street, Cut Flower Exchange New Te.sphone No- WS & 799 MadlsoD Sq> ftease mention tke American Florist "when writing, JOHN YOUNG, Special American Beauties, Surpassing Carnations, Lily of the Valley, Orchids. and all Seasonable Plowert*. 51 West 28th St, NEW YORK. Telephone 1905 Madison Square. Please mention the A merzcan Ftortst wtien utitinji^ Original Pioneer House— Eitabllthed 1871. JAMES HART 117 W. 30th St., NEW YORK. Wholesale and Commission Consignments soliolted. Shipping orders promptly attended to. 'Phone ^6 Madison. Please mention the A merican Florist when writintc. FORD BROS. Ref eivers and Sliippers of Fresh Flowers 48 West 28th St. NEW YORK. Telephone 3870-3871 Madison Sq. Fiease mention the American Florist when writing. Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST. Conservatory connected from which I can ship ferns and decorative plants promptly. so W. 29th St. NEW YORK. T.1. 3860 and 3861 Madison Squara. Wbol^ale [lower/arKjfe New Yobk, Sept. 37. Roses, Beauty best 10.00(H!25 00 '• medium 3.00@10UO " culls 50® 200 " Liberty, bB.xt SOOg'.lO 00 oulls .50® 200 ■' Bride, Bridesmaid, G. Gate. 50(g) 5 00 " Kaiserin, Carnot 1 50® 6.00 Carnations 75® 3 00 fancy and novelties 300 Violets 35® 60 Lily of the vailey ] 00® 3 00 Lilies 6 00@.1000 Smilax 8 00®10.00 Adiantum 50® 1 25 Asparagus 20 00@50 00 Asters 35® 1,50 Gladioli 50@ 1.00 Thomas Young WHOLESALE FLORIST. 43 West 28th St.. NEW YORK. ^Itase rxention the A merican J^'lorist •when writings VICTORY The Only House Handling the New Red Carnation To be Disseminated 1906, Also a complete line of Choicest: F'lowers. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, "ZtT 43 W«8t 28«h Strsst, NEW YORK. Telephones: 1664-1665 Madison Square. Please tnention the A merican i'Lortst when writing;. Receivera and Shippers of Cut Flowers. Consignments Solicited. A. L YOUNG 5 CO., ^5?.'^*%^ * 64 Wast 28ih Slraat, Telephone 3559 Madison Sq. NEW YORK. FLOWERS SHIPPED BV John I. Raynor, Are the best product of the best growers for the New York Market. AMANTUM CROWEANUM sold here exclusivelr. 49 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. Tel. 1998 Madison Square. Walter F. Sheridan, WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephone 902 Madison Square. 39 West 2Bth St., NEW YORK. 20 Years' Fxperienre Tel. 4878 Madison. John Seligman, WHOLESALE FLORIST 56 West 26th Street. NEW YORK. OPPOSITE N. Y. CUT FLOWER CO. Everythine in Cut Flowers. Consignments from growers solicited. Prompt returns. Best prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. CARNATIONS ■WIY SPECIAI-TY. Conslgnmonts Soliclled. Prompt Payments. EsiablUhad 1891. ALFRED H. LANGJAHR, ^l^,^T^^t Telephone 3924 Madison Square. PHILF.KESSLER Wholesale Cnmmi''S'on Florist 42 WEST 2Sth STREET, Consignments solicited. Maia# Vtf\^lr Prompt pa /ments. l^CsV I UlK. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. BERBER BROTHERS, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, have better facili- ties tlian ever before to fill your orders for tlie best cut flowers in the market. A Trial Order is requested. Consignments solicited, 1235-1237 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA. 434 The American Florist, Sept. 30, CUT FLOWERS OR DESIGNS will be Delivered for the Trade on Wire or Mail Orders in Best Qualities and Prices. JOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS ^ Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs, .at j*jt.jt Higii Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio. Indiana and Canada^ Please mention the A merican Florist when •writittg. SAN FRANCISCO. Established 1872. Sievers & Boland, FLORAL ARTISTS 33 Post Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. INDIANAPOLIS. Bertermaon Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Ave.. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. ST. LOUIS. Fred. C. Weber, FLORIST, 43204328 Olive St., ST. lOllS, MO. Established 1873. Bell. Lindell 676. uciN vr T he Park Floral Co. • a . ^ "^ P^esSfn"''^ DENVER, COLO. MILWAUKEE. C. C. PoUworth Co. MILWAUKEE, WIS. ^''' yo'r rs tr °' WISCONSIN. Please mention the A mertcan Florist when writing. ^VASHINGTON. Shaffer f^a > 14th and Eye Streets, ;t5S.^i^n. WASfflNGTON. D. C. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. DENVER. FLORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS. Best Quality on Shortest Notice. DANIELS & FISHER, ''c'S!!o"' Order by mail, telephone, telegrraph or cable. Cable address: V'Daniels Denver." All Mail, Telephone, Telegraph or Cable Orders ^iven prompt and careful attention. RELIABLE AGENTS IN ALL LEADING EUROPEAN CITIES. Please mention the A me> ican Florist wheii writi^ig, WASHINGTON. A. Gude & firo. FLORISTS 1214 F Street, Wasliington, D. C. CH1.CAG0. P.J.HAUSWIRTH Auditorium Annex, .— .. CHICAGO. Mail, telegraph or telephone orders filled promptly in best styles Please mention the A }?ierican Florisi zvhcn writing, BUFFALO. BUFFALO, N. Y. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, ATLANTIC CITY. CHOICEST FLOWERS. George H. Berke FLORIST. Local and Long Distance Phones. 1505 Pacific Ave., ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. National Florists' Board of Trade, OHIoa: 6S Pin. StraM, Naw York. Credit Reference Book. A subscription to out Credit List will cost you SIO a year, and it may lave you (100 the flrst month. Special Reports. We mal^e a specialty of this part of our work. Collections. We collect slow and doubtful ac- counts. Why not go through your books at once and send us all the claims that are in arrears? WASHINGTON. NEW YORK. ATLANTA. ATLANTA FLORAL CO. W. H. Donohoc, 2 WEST 29th STREET, Formerly of Young's, MPXxJ VADir Tel. 3034 Madison Sq. ^^ " * UIVA. Orders from the trade, for theatre, steamship or otherwise, filled in lirst-class style, at wholesale prices. TRY ME. Please mention the American Florist when writing, WASHINGTON. GEO. H. COOKE, Connecticut Avenue and L Street, WASHINGTON, D. C. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ST. PAUL. HOLM & OLSON, ST. PAUL. THE LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Orders will be well cared for anywhere in Minnesota and the Dakotas. GALVESTON. Mrs. Ghas. Eickholt, 2319 AVENUE M, GAI-VEISTON, TEXAS. Cut Flowers, Floral Designs, Decorations. Telephone 1087. All mail, telegraph or telephone orders promptly and artistically fllied. OMAHA. HESS 5f SWOBODA, Florists, OMAHA, NEB. 1415 Farnam Street. 'Phone ISOl and L. 1682. SPRINGFIELD. l^^T ATLANTA, GEORGIA. Mark Aitken FLORIST. 378 Main St., Springfield, Mass. WASHINGTOIT. Alex. B. Garden, c.nt.ft;ark.t. WasMngton, P. C. CARNATIONS, ROSES, Etc. Wholesale and Retail. Telegraph or 'Phone. JACKSONVILLE. MILLS THE FLORIST, 36 W. Forsyth Street, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. SAVANNAH. John Wolf, FLORIST, -SAVANNAH, GA. tgo5. The American Florist. 43'5 CHRYSANTHEMUMS ^^_^^^^ Maids, Brides, Liberties, J|%OS63 Richmond, Uncle John, Violets Commencing October 7th will have fancy Mums at $3 and $4 per doz. The best in Chicago, $1 to $2 per 100. Are coming now in very good condition, 50c to $1.00 per JOO. A. L. Randall Company, 19-21 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. GERANIUMS $10.00 and f 12.50 per lOOO. Send for List. Per 1000 SMILAX, from rose pots.. .$10.00 SPRENGERI, from rose pots 10.00 PANSIES 4.00 ASPARAGUS DEFLEXUS and ROBUSTUS, $2.50 per 100. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. Please metihonihe American. Florist when ivriting. CARNATIONS Strong Field Plants. 5,000 LAWSON $50.00 3,000 PROSPERITY 40.00 5,000 MME. JOOST 40.00 3,000 PERU, white 40.00 W. A. HAMMOND, Richmond, Va. Please mention the American Fiorist when writing, FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. EXTRA FINE. 2,000 White Cloud $4.00 $35-00 2,000 Guardian Angel 5.00 40.00 2,000 Flora Hill 500 40.00 H. HANSEN, ^'"°cJ.c;?Jf«;!' ^*- STRONG FIELD-GROWN Carnation Plants. Guardian Angal, $3.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 Cash with order. FLUE9GE BROS, 279iN.Leavittst. Chicago Prosperity Grown Plants. $5.00 per lOO; $40.oo per lOOO, Red Sport from a-lnch pots, $500 per 100. Plants almost in bud now. A. B. DAVIS & SON, Purcellvilie, Va. Fine Field-Grown GERANIUMS From 2V2-in. pots. The following varieties, strong plants, potted in July, $1.50 per lOO; $14.00 per 1000, TO MOVE QUICK: Mme. Buchner (white), S. A. Nutt, J. Viaud, Beaute Poitevine, Bruant. Cash. The W.T. BUCKLEY COMPANY, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Carnations. Still have some fine Maids, $4.50 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. .Also Queen Louise, $4.00 per 100: Joosf.. $4.00 per 100. . i Lady Campbell Violets Healthy plants. ,$4.00 per 100: $35.00 per 1000. H. V. SOWLE. New Bedford, Mass. FIELD CARNATIONS low Closing Prices, Perfectly Clean Healthy Plants, Grown on New Ground. Lawson, Norway, Prosperity. Joost. Armazindy, Lord. 1st size, strong bushy plants, $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000: 2nd size, very nice stock, ^.00 per 100; $37.50 per 1000. Rosas strong stock to force. A few '^^^^^S hundred very fine 4-inch Brides and Maids af $8.00 per 100, Brides and Maids, strong 3-inch, $3.50 per 100. Ivory and Golden Gates, extra heavy 3-inch. $3.50 per 100, W. H. GULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III. ^'Ib'^N CARNATION PLANTS Queen Louise. Tiie Queen. Governor Wolcott. Indianapolis, Harlowarden. Flamingo. Prosperitv. Judge Hinsdale. $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 100(1. Lawson. Nelson Fisher, Golden Beauty. Boston Market, $6.00 per 100. S. J. REUTER, - - Westerly, R. I. 2,000 THE QUEEN The Best Commercial White Carnation, Large healthy field plants. .$6.(X) per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Cash with order. 3LBAN HARVEY & SONS, BRANDYWINE SUMMIT, PA. AMEBICAN FLORIST ADS «* «* -a* Always do business Week days and every day Sundays and holidays All over the country At home and abroad A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. Dracaenalndivisa, 3. 4. 5-inch. $5.00. $10.00 and $25, (K) per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 3-inch. $5.00 per 100. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt. Castellane. John Doyle. Perkins. Single and Double. Gen. Grant, La Favorite, Mme, Salleroi, rooted cuttings, $1.00 pet 100: 3-inch. $5.00 per 100. Vinca variegata, 2-inch. $2.00 per 100, Rex Begonias, nice plants, 2 and 2)4-inch. $5.00 per IfX). Cineraria. 2-inch, $2.00 .per 100. Chinese Primroses, 3-inch, $4.00 per 100. Jerusalem Cherries, 3-inch. .$5.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, 5-inch, 30c each. ! A nice lot of Iwade-up Kentia Palms, in 8-inch and 9-inch pots, at $3.00 to $5.00 each. Splendid plants for decoration. CASH WITH ORDER. GEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON, N. J. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, m Asparagus. Per 100 SPRENGERI, 2H-inch pots $2.00 3-inch pots, fine 3.00 4-inch pots, fine 4.00 ;■ 4'>^-inch pots. fine.... 5.00 - 5-inch pots, fine 6.00 PLUMOSUS,' 4-inch pots, fine 5.0C 5-inch pots, fine 6.00 6-inch pots, fine 8.00 Can be shipped by freight or express. Cash with the order. r. WALKER & CO. Box 316, NEW ALBANY, IND. SMILAX!! Strong:, 2-mcfa, $1.50 per 100; $J2.50 per JOOO. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kans. Please mention the A 7nerican Florist when writing, V^^^,. CARNATION PLANTS Walcott, Lawson, Nelson, Flamingo and Adonis. FINE PLANTS at S6.00 per 100. JOHN L WYLAND, DeHaven, Pa. CARNATIONS. " Albatross. Queen, Boston IVIarket, Wolcott Stella, white: Marquis, pink, $5.00. Flamingo and Nelson Fisher, $6.00. Fine field-gro>vn plants. Bride and Bridesmaid Roses. oK-inch, $4.00. Cash with order. L E. MARQUISEE, Syracuse, N. Y. 436 The American Florist. Sept JO, The Seed Trade, j AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOaATION. W. H. Grenell, Pierrepont Munor, N. Y., Pres.; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., First Vioe-Pres.; 0. E. Kendell, Cleveland, O., Sec'y and Treas Twenty-fourth annual convention at San Jose, Cal., 1906. J Visited Chicago: James Barrett, of Joseph A. Schinder Company, New Or- leans, La. . New Orleans, La. — On account of the recent death of Armand Kerlec, Jr., the firm of A. Kerlec & Son will dis- continue business. Louisville, Ky. — The customs office here took in a little over $4,000 in re- ceipts on imports September 21, most of which was on bulbs. Independence, Ia. — M. L. Webster is putting in a new filling and sealing machine and intends adding a hot air engine ; he has also enlarged his plant by renting additional space. Reports from the pea and bean grow- ing sections indicate that the crop is well in hand, conditions recently being favorable for drying, after days of damp and humid weather. SyracusEj N. Y.^F. H. Ebeling is having plans made for a storehouse in which all the work of screening, select- ing and grading of seeds will be done in- stead of having the work done out of town. The building will be of brick, 66 X 125 feet. 3,700 ACRES OF GARDEN SEEDS IN CULTIVATION. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Wholesale Seed Growers. SAN JOSB, CAL.IF'ORNIA. Fort Collins^ Col. — For the purpose of investigating the adulterance of weed seed in alfalfa seed Prof. Fred H. Hill- man of the bureau of plant and seed introduction, department of agriculture, Washington, D. C, is here. Louisville, Ky. — The Tinsley Seed Company has been incorporated with a capital stock of $5,000, by James G. Tins- ley, Richmond, Ky., twenty-five shares ; G. T. Tinsley, Nashville, Tenn., twelve and one-half shares ; E. C. Foltz, Louis- ville, twelve and one-half shares. A Se«d Growing Record. The firm of Dippe Brothers, Quedlin- burg, Germany, who claim to sell to American dealers only, have a wonderful record. Starting in 1850 with about twenty-two acres, they now have 7,000 acres under seed crops. In agricultural and vegetable seeds the acreage is as fol- lows : Agricultural grains, 3,000; sugar beets, 1,500; peas and beans, 700; pota- toes, cabbage and kohlrabi, 200 ; salads and onions, 190; carrots, parsley, etc., 190; cress and spinach, 155; radishes, 100 ; and cucumbers, 25 acres. In flower seeds the acreage is as fol- lows: Asters, go; mignonette, 35; sweet peas, 35 ; stocks, 25 ; pansies, 15 ; phloxes, 12 ; and sundry other kinds, 280 acres. Cultivated in pots for seed bearing purposes are 250,000 stocks, 80,000 pri- mulas, 60,000 wallflowers, 20,000 cine- rarias, 8,000 calceolarias and 5,000 car- nations. ■ Many other plants like petunias, glox- inias, cyclamen, begonias, etc., are simi- larly grown in pots. Will Benefit Catalogue Houses. Washington, September ig. — :It is said that the large mail-order houses in Chicago will reap great benefit from an order just issued by the postoffice de- partment requiring the mail boxes on rural routes to be numbered consecu- tively, according to the number of boxes on each route. The box where the carrier makes his first stop shall be "No. I," and so on until the last box on the route is numbered. Postmasters in many sections of the country have been instructed to carry the order into effect. It is likely that serious objections will be made because of the manifest ad- vantages to the mail-order houses. When a firm does its advertising by cir- cular letters it can address a letter to "Mail Box No. i. Route No. I," and the carrier will have to deliver it. All that the mail-order houses will need to do to utilize the new scheme will be to learn the number of rural routes in a county and the number of boxes on a route. No attention need be paid to the names of farmers living on the routes, because a letter addressed to a number will reach the farmer just as if the name had been written on the envelope. — New York Evening Post. Foreign Parcels Post. The following are the regulations govern- ing the foreign parcels post : — Admissible Matter. — Any article ad- missible to the domestic mails of the United States may be sent, in unsealed packages, by "Parcels Post" to the follcwing named countries (but to those countries only) : Bahamas Honduras (Republic Barbados of) Colombia Trinidad, including Costa Rica Tobago Danish West Indies Chile Honduras (British) Germany Jamaica Guatemala Mexico Nicaragua Salvador New Zealand Guiana (British) Venezuela Windward Islands Bolivia Leeward Islands Hongkong Newfoundland Size and Weight of Packages. — A pack- age must not measure more than 3 feet ff inches in length, and 6 feet in length and girth combined, except that packages sent to Mexico, Colombia, and Costa Rica may not measure over 2 feet in length. The weight of a single package is limited to 11 pounds, except that parcels for Germany and Hongkong, China, must not weigh more than 4 pounds 6 ounces. LINN.ffi;US RHUBARB GROWN FOR SEED BY D. V. BURRELL, ROCKY FORD, COL. igos. The American Florist. 437 POSTAGB Rates. — Postage must be pre- paid in full by stamps afflxed at the rate o£ 12 cents a pound or fraction of a pound, except that on packages to Chile and Bolivia the rate is 20 cents a pound or fraction thereof. Registry fee 8 cents in addition to postage. Letters or other communications In writing must not be inclosed with such packages. Place of Mailing.^ — Matter intended for Parcels Post must not be posted in a letter box, but must be taken to the postofflce and presented to the postmaster, or person in charge, for inspection. Directions on Packages. — In addition to name and full address of the person to whom sent, the package must bear the words "Parcels Post" in upper left-hand corner, with the name and address of the sender. Prohibited Matter. — Any matter which Is declared unmailable in the domestic mails 13 also denied transmission as "Parcels Post" mail. Customs Declaration. — A customs decla- ration, furnished by the postmaster must be properly filled out and firmly attached to the' cover of the package in such a manner that it does not seal or close the package, so that it can be easily opened. Letters Prohibited. — A letter or com- munication of the nature of personal corre- spondence must not accompany, be written on, or enclosed with any parcel. If such be found, the letter will be placed in the mails if separable, and if the communica- tion be inseparably attached, the whole par- cel will be rejected. If, however, any such should inadvertently be forwarded, the coun- try of destination will collect upon the letter or letters double the letter rate of postage prescribed by the Universal Postal Conven- tion. Customs Duties. — 'The Postofllce depart- ment can not state what articles are liable to customs duties in foreign countries, and consequently does not exclude articles of merchandise from the mails for foreign countries because they may be liable to cus- toms duties in the countries to which they are addressed. Customs duties can not be prepaid by the senders of dutiable articles ; they will be col- lected of addresses if the articles are deliv- ered. Dutiable articles forwarded to the United States from foreign countries are delivered to addresses at postoSSces of des- tination, upon compliance with certain con- ditions and the payment of duties levied thereon. Uncle Sam, Seedsman. Each session of congress witnesses the uplifting of a handful of heroic souls who eloquently denounce the iniquity of the free distribution of seeds. This gives them repute in the public prints as faith- ful guardians of the exchequer. The seed appropriation is passed in the usual way, and the issue sags into peace for another twelve months. There are two kinds of government seed distribution — scientific and political. One is carried on for the benefit of the agricultural interests of the country, the other for the benefit of congressmen. In the scientific distribution new varieties of seeds are sent to educated observers for experimental purposes. The results of this distribution are invalu- able. In the political distribution, garden and flower seeds are sent out by con- gressmen, who furnish the names and- leave the manual labor to the agricultural department. This kind of seed distribution is an application of the Cochran theory that the government should pay election expanses. The $200,000 or so spent on seeds is an indirect appropriation to that end. There is a mistaken notion that the bucolic statesmen alone are responsible for the government's competition with private seed companies. City congress- men like to exploit this myth, but while their constituents have no use for pump- kin and rutabaga seeds, flower seeds are ■welcome even to the tenement dwellers who can support only a window garden. Mr. Tawney, a famous Minnesota seeker after truth, wants to know why the gov- ernment should not distribute Durham bulls as well as seeds. The reasons are simple. In the first place, many farmers prefer Holstein hulls to Durham. In the next place, people who live in a flve-room flat cannot pasture a Durham bull. What ■would happen on the East Side If the Hon. "Big Tim" Sullivan should under- take to distribute Durham bulls to his constituency? Everybody would say "Tim's batty," and it vfould cost hira his seat at the next election. — New York World. LEONARD ONION SETS. Our Sets are now Harvested. WHITE PEARL SETS Ready to Ship Writs lor Prices, Flower Seed* and Bulbs Wholesale Seed Growers. Seeds for present requirements ready to ship. Contract orders for delivery after harvest 1905 are still being booked. Beans, Peas and Oardsn Seeds. Write for Prices. TiRNip stED. "g.'.;;, »;;.:»"• CO. CHICAGO Piease mention the A metican Florist when writing. ^b"Jv^nc mushroom spawn W^^il We Crow Mushrooms. We are headquarters for "PURE CULTURE" SPAWN and importers of ENGLISH MUSHROOM SP«WN. Write us and we will send you free of charge valuable laformatloa on the subject Fresh Supply of Spawn Every Month. KNUD GUNDESTRUP & CO., «^^^S2,?^^, A273 ISflllwaukee Ave., CHICAGO. Please mention ike American Florist when writing. PEAS and other SEEDS When you are buying on this side kindly ask for samples and prices. W. W. JOHNSON & SON, Ltd., Boston, ENGLAND. Please mention the A nierican Fu» ist when writing. eVCLAMEN SEED. NEW COLORS IN CYCLAMEM. HUGH LOW & CO. have now seed or their grand newvariety, "low's Salmon," the finest new thing introduced in recent years, as well as their old well-known varieties of **GlfIanteum,'* also seed of Schlzanthus Wlsetonensls. the Finest of All. Get quotations from Headquarters. The House for Roses, Figs, Vines, Heaths, Palms, Etc. BUSH HILL PARK, Middlesex, Eng. r PUGET SOUND Cabbage Seed. NEW CROP NOW READY. ; : Write for Prices. : : COX SEED COMPANY, Seed Growers lor the Wholesale Trade, San F'ranclsco, Cal. >. y I-tease mention tne A mertcan tlorist when writing, MUSHROOM SPAWN. Frequent importations from England. Always fresh and lively. J.'^J. STYER, Concordville, Pa. Please nienlioti the A merican Florist when writing. IF YOU CAN'T MAKE A PROFIT ON AN ADVERTISEMEMT HERE it is tlie fault of your business methods. LAMBERT'S PURE CULTURE MUSHROOM SPAWN, Produced by the new grafting pro- cess from selected and most prolific varieties, has NEVER FAILED TO RUN Sold by Leading Seedsmeiu Manufactured by MINNESOTA SPAWN COMPANY, ST. PAUL, MINN. { Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Latest Importation Received August 25. FERTILE. PRODUCTIVE. Eniillsh in bricks, per 100 lbs., 86.00 f. o. b. New York; $6.50 f.o. b. Chicago. Write lot prices on quantity, *~~\ VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK. Please mention the American llorist when wi-iting. 84-86 Randolph St. CHICAGO. MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUNBIA, ALASKA, BOHENIA MUSHROOM =SPAWN = Fresh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM & SPAWN CO. 91 I CHEMICAL BLDQ. ST. LOUIS. WO. PUaie mention the A merican Florist when writing. 4S8^ The American Florist. Sept, 30 AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Emory Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., Pres. ; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., Vice-Pres.; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., Seo'y. Thirty-first annual convention, Dallas, Tex., 1906. Jf • James McHutchison, of New York, returned from Europe September 18. H. Den Ouden & Son, of Boskoop, Holland, are mailing their patrons a series of fine halftone views of their nurseries, showing their specialties. p. Den Ouden, of H. Den Ouden & Son. Picea pungens glanoa their specialty. Nursery Notes. M. H. Horvath, forester of Cleveland, IS down in the native rhododendron tountry ' collecting several carloads of rhododendrons for the parks. To make a good shaped Kieffer pear tree and one that will carry the big loads of fruit, cut back about one-half of the previous year's growth. Why do so many trees freshly planted never start? One answer is, they were not ^carefully dug. See to it the roots a'fe not 'all .bruised and broken. '■• ' M. American Pomological Society. The American Pomological Society met in biennial convention at Kansas City September 19-21 with over 200 in attendance. Nearly 2,000 specimen fruits, including apples, pears, peaches and grapes, were displayed. In the elec- tion of officers L. A. Goodman, of Kan- sas City, was chosen president, E. V. Munson, of Denison, "Texas, first vice- president. Secretary John Craig, of Ithaca, N. Y., and Treasurer L. R. "Taft, Agricultural College, Lansing, Mich., were re-elected. PEONIES FOR EARLY PLANTING Choice selection of named sorts. Strong young plants of three to five eyes and one to two years' growth since division. Far better than old stock freshly cut up. Apply tor rates per thousand. Alba Plena. Blu=h white guaid petals. Lemon tinted center, changing to clear white. Per doz., S3 50; per 100, $15.00. Boroftford Delicate rose with creamy petal- oides. Tipueii carmine. Large bloom. Per doz., $3.50; per 100, $15.00 Daiachll Deep crimson. Late. Per doz., $3.00; per 100, $13.00. Eclatanta. Cherry rose to center. Full strong bloom. Early. Per doz, $3.00: per 100, $13.00. Fastlva Alba. Pure waxy white, flaked with carmine at center. Large full flower. Per doz., $3.50; per 100, $35.00. Festlva Maxima. Immense bloom on strong stem. Pure white, with carmine tipped center. Per doz., $7.00; per 100, $50.00. Globoaa. Incurved form. Brilliant rose with salmon center. Strong stem. Per doz., $1.50; per 100, $10.00. Coldan Harvest. Lemon yellow with white center, tipped carmine Blush guard petals. Per doz., $4 50; per 100, $30,00. Humsl Clear solid pink. Late. Per doz., $1.50; per 100, $ 0.00 La Tullpa. Blush white, flaked with crimson in tulip effect. Her doz , $5.00; per 100. $35.00. Madonna Guard petals, pale rose. Center chamois with rose tuft. Carmine tipped. Per doz., $3.00; per 100, $20.00. Maria Lamoina. Delicate ivory white. Very large and lull. Per doz , $4.50; per 100, $30.00. Maud Wild. Large, full rosy pink. Showing yellow anthers. Per doz., $3.00; per lOO, $20 00. Na Plus Ultra. Solid shade of brilliant rose. A grand full petaled flower. Per doz., $2 00; per 100, $13.00; per 1000. $ 00.00.. Ofliclnalls Rubra Plana. Deep crimson. Very early Per doz, $1.50; per 100, $8.00; per 1000, $75.00. Quaen Victoria, Guard petals blush white. Fle.ih tinted center. A grand, full flower. Very full and strong. Per doz., $2 50; per 100, $15.00. Rosamond. Bright clear pink, tipped pale rose Very large and free. Per doz., $2.50; per 100, $15.00, Rosea Superba. Guard petals and petaloides bright rose with a circle of salmon pink. Per doz ,$3 50; per 100, $15 00. Rothschild. Guard petals bright rose with rich salmon center. Per doz., S3.00; per 100, $13.00. Rubra Trlumohans. Brilliant deep crimson. A fine contrasting color. Per doz., $300; per 100. $13.00 Sainfoin. Brilliant rose. Very full with thread- like salmon petals. Perdoz.,$350; per 100, $15.00. Somerset. Pale rose with carmine tint and circle of buffl. Very lull and large. Per doz., $3,001 per 100, $30.00. Washington. Nearly solid shade of delicate pii k PuU bloom. Early. Per doz., $2.00; per 100. $13 00. Mixed Pink varieties. Per 100, $8.00; per 1000, $75.00. JAMES KING NURSERY, Phone 312, Elmhurst, III. Festiva Maxima, largest and best ol all paeonias. white, .5-5 eyes. $5 per doz.. $35 per 100; 7-10 eyes. $7 per doz.; $50 per 100. Richardson's Rubra Superba, brightest red: best keeper, producer and prolific. 3-5 eyes. $3 per doz., $20 per 100 7-10 eyes, $4 per doz., ,$30 per 100. Francois Ortegal, very deep rich crimson, large and extremely prolific. 3-5 eyes. $2 per doz.. ,$12.50 per 100; 7-10 eyes, .$3 per doz., $20 per 100. Good Varieties, mixed colors, not truly named. ,$1.50 per doz., $8 per 100. CHICAGO CARNATION CO., Joliet, III. P^ONIAS Choice named, in all classes, earliest to latest. Write for list. PANSIES, International. August sown, strong plantsfor winter blooming, 50c per 100; $4 per 1000. NARCl!>SUS, double and single, $3 per 1000. F. A, BALLER, Bloomington, III. PEONIES. Wholesale and retail catalogues ready for dis- tribution. Sent free on application. All stock guaranteed true to name. Send your orders in early to be assured of a good collection for fall planting. PETERSON NURSERY, 503 W. Peterson Ave., CHICAGO. P3EONIAS. Per 100 White, generally called Queen Victoria S 9.0O Festiva Maxima SO.OO Ftagrans, the bloom producer 6.00 For 1000 rates and other varieties, write GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. Palms, Orchids, Bay Trees, etc. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Plants, Dulbs and Seeds. 1 305 Filbert Street PHILADELPHIA. F-OR SAUE AT A BARGAIN. 50 strong plants. PEONIES, 4 sorts; from 5 to 10 eyes each. Must dispose oi them; have no room. FRANK V. BALLING. S19 Greenwood Ave., Blue Island, III. Jacs Smits, Ltd. '«s?.ra- (BBANCH AT BOSKOOP.) Wholesale Growers of g^nliJe'S^Ii aurserir stock, pot- grown forcing plants. Lilacs a specialty. Berlin and Hamburg Valley— the ^" best quality. Catalogue free on demand. When In Europe please inspect our nurseries. NAARDEN-BUSSUM, near Amitsrdam, it our R. R. Depot. Please mention the A mericayi Florist when writing. Send to THE MOON • S Trees, Shrubs, Vines ' 1 and Small Fruits. For. Your DesoripUve Illustrated Catalogue Free. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrlsvills, Pa. Baby Rambler The Always In Bloom Rose. 3H-ln., 83.00 pet doz., J12.50 per 100, $100.00 per 1000; 3-ln., $3.00 per doz., $20.00 per 100. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Please mention the American Florist when writing' DO A BAOEO Are the Cheapest . ft U. ROoco ir."h'eVJir We carry in stock upwards of a thousand differ- ent varieties, consisting of the very latest Euro- , pean varieties, including Baby Rambler, as well as all the leading varieties of American origin; stock from 2H and 4 and S-inch pots. Sand us your list of wants to-day. Ask for catalogue, free. ThePingee & Conard Co. wggrc^R'gvTpA. DAHLIAS! ONE HUNDRED and THIRTY ACRES. Roots and Bloom in any quantity. L K. PEACOCK, Inc., Atco, N. J. Surplus Stock. Low Budded Roses, Tree Roses, Clematis, field- grown, Clematis, pot-grown, Hydrangea p. g.. Hydrangea p. g. on stem. Ask lor our special prices and wholesale catalogue. Please inspect our nurseries when in Holland. W. VAN KLEEF&SONS.TNrJ^r BOSXOOP, Holland. ipc^. The American Florist. i^^ TtiE PIN OAK — As a Street Iree ANDORRA'S PIN OAKS TO THE TRADE ONLY: This fall we will move a block of Pin Oaks that have been twice transplanted. In good roots, stems, caliper and tops, they will please' critical buyers. SPECIAL PRICES: Per 10 Per 100 6 to 7 feet $6.75 532.00 7 to 8 feet 8.00 40.00 8 to 9 feet 10.00 44.00 : ' 9 to 10 feet 14,00 48.00 ' '' 10 to 12 feet 1800 60.00 The above prices are the lowest at which a No. i grade has ever been oft'ered. These trees are absolutely first>class. Not less than 10 trees at the 10 rate, 25 trees at the 100 rate. Packing additional. ORDER NOW. Usual catalogue terms and conditions. Andorra Nurseries, WM. WARNER HARPER, Proprietor, Chestnut Hill, PHILADELPHIA. Palms and Asparagus CHEAP. Per 100 Latania Bor., 2-in. pot, seed leaves. .S 3.00 " " 3-iD. pot, 15-18 in., 3 ohr. Ivs . 13.00 " " 5-in. pot, 18-20 in., 3-4 ohr. fvB. 15.00 " " 5-in. pot, 30-24 in., 4 ohr. Iva . SO.OO Kentia Bel., 254-in. pot, 6- 8 in., 2-3 leaves... 10.00 " " 3 -in. pot, 8-10 in., 3-4 leaves. .. 13.50 Sherman Nursery Co. CHARLES CITY, IOWA. LTD. THE Tottenham Nurseries, Established 1B72. A. M. C. VAN DER ELST, Managing Director. Dedemsvaart, (Holland.) Headquarters for Hardy Perennials famong which are the latest and choicest) 13 acres devoted for growing this line as Anemone, Aster, Campanula, Delphinium, Funkia, Hemerocallis, Hepatica, Incarvillea, Iris, Peonies, Phlox decus- sata and sufruticosa. Primula, Pyrethrum, Tritoma, Hardy Heath, Hardy Ferns. Also 6 acres Daffodils, 12 acres Conifers, (specially young choice varieties to be grown on), 3 acres Rhododendrons (also the best American and Alpine varieties), 2 acres Hydrangeas. We make it a point to grow all latest novelties in these lines. Ask for catalogue. Frolt Trees, SmallFpultStOrnamental Trees, £ver|preen8 and ShrubS) Shade Trees* Hardy Kosesi Uardy Plants, Climbers, etc. The larfEest and most complete collections In this country. Illnstratcd Descriptive Catalocuef - 144 paces, also Descriptive Xlst of Novellles and Specialties for Fall Plantlne, mailed FKKE. ELLWANGER & BARRY Ht. Hope Nurseries, Rochester, N. T. Drawer J. Established 6& Tears. CSLirORNIA PRIVET Branches. Per 100 Per 1000 70,000 3-yrs, 18-24 ins. 5 to 8 $1.50 .112.00 100.000 3-yrs. 2-2^4 ft. 5 tolO 2.00 18.00 75.000 3-yrs. 2V.-3 ft. 5 to 10 2.50 22.00 100,000 2-yrs. 2-2V4 ft. 5 to 8 1.75 15.00 Branches. Per 100 Per 1000 100,000 2-yrs. 2/2-3 ft. 5 to 8 2.00 ■ 18.00 50,000 2-yrs. 3-3^2 (t. 6 to 8 3.00 22..50 Trees, 4-yrs. heads 3 to 5 ft. steins, 35c each- ASPARAGUS. ,500,000 2-years. ,300,000 1-year, 100,000 1-year, 75,000 1-year. 2S,0(K) 1-vear, 25,1)00 1-year, Palmetto, very heavy roots tn Palmetto, very heavy roots ^ Barr*s Mammoth, heavy roots ^ Conover's Colossal, heavy roots Donald's Elmtra. heavy roots Goiumblan White, heavy roots... Per 100 Per 1000 o.OO 2,50 2.50 2.50 2..50 2,75 ,30 „30 ,40 ,3.00, 2„50 Strawberry Layer Plants— Gandy, Bubach and New Home 40 Glen Mary, Clyde, Fairfield, Michel'sEarly. Haverland, Excelsior.Tenn, Prolific and Brandywiiie .' -'O This stock is first-class in every way. These prices are subject to change * without notice. Write for Trade List. 1^ RIVER VIEW NURSERIES, ^,T'-it^'''ii^^^''±U7r,.jJ Please mention the A niencan Florist when luriLing- Fine Healthy Plants... s J. L DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. { I lOO.OOO } Field-flrown s s CRISIS, new commercial scarlet $200 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. Flamingo $10.00 per 100. Mrs. Nelson, The Queen, Prosperity, $6.00per 100. Queen Louise, Lorna, Palmer, White Cloud, Portia, Eldorado, Harry Fenn, $5.00 per 100. Kease mention the American Florist when writing Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. H. PAPWORTH, President. NEW ORI-eANS. LA. Growers of CARNATIONS. ROSES, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, PALMS AND NURSERY STOCK. Iiic. Cottage Gardens Co. QUEENS, LONG ISLAND, N. Y, SPECIALISTS: PEONIES, CARNATIONS AND SPECIlHEN NURSERY STOCK. ^. ' 440 The American Florist. Sept. JO, Our Pastimes | AniQcunaemertB of coming contests or other events oX interest to our bowling, shooting and sporting readers are solicited and will be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this depart- ment to J. H Pepper, 4l9 Siith Ave., New York; Robt Klft, 1725 Chestnut St., Philadel- phia M to the American Florist Co., Chicago ,» At Kansas City. The following scores were made at the last meeting ol the Bowling Clubs: Players. 1st 2d 3d Heite 163 151 120 loci 140 42 151 Ellsworth 160 116 124 Robinwitz 108 ISO 141 =!chaffer 138 126 132 Schwager 135 134 121 Fromhold 115 111 150 Sehultz 106 146 103 Thomas 123 110 114 EUers 100 138 80 At Washington. On September 20 the Saengerbunds defeat- ed the Florists in three bowling games on the Sa^ngerbund alleys. The score follows: SAENGERBUNDS. Player. 1st. 2d. 3d. Burdine 193 182 169 Redeker 197 167 160 Eckstein ISO 215 231 Crist 141 127 148 Miller 197 194 212 FLORISTS. Player 1st. 2d. 3d. Cooke 184 178 159 Shaffer 151 145 165 Simmonds 16? 158 154 McL.ennan 193 168 190 Campbell 165 190 166 His Heart on tlie Right Side. When Malcolm Rose, a landscape gar- dener, was placed on the operating table at the county hospital, Los Angeles, Cal., August 21. to undergo an operation it was discovered by the surgeon that the patient's heart was located on the right side nearly sis inches from its proper place. The organ in every way, however, appeared normal. An Elm Tree. Doeis a man bare his head in some old churcli? So do I standing in the shadow of this regal tree and looking up into that complete glory at vphich three hun- dred years have been at wov'k with noise- less fingers. Thou belongest to no man's hand, but to all men's eyes who love beauty and have learned through beauty to behold God. — Henry Ward Beecher. Putting in the Time. Benjamin Dorrance, ot Dorranceton. Pa., who has just returned from an extended sal- mon fishing trip in Newfoundland, tells of a visit which he paid to a country store in one of the hamlets. "What do you fellows do when you sit around the store like this?" he asked of the crowd sitting in a circle on tilted chairs and empty boxes and maintaining a pro- found silence. "Well," drawled one ot the oldest of the crowd, "sometimes we set and think, and then again sometimes we just set."- — New York Tribune. Traveling Man Brings Suit. Judge Scott, of Toledo, O., recently de- cided that the common bedbug, known in the scientific world as Cliex lectularis, is a dangerous insect, especially when it is round in a boarder's bedroom, says a con- temporary. In a long petition filled with scientific terms, Arthur W. Chase, a well known traveling man, sued Forrest Proc- tor and wife for $25 damages for renting a room to him infested with them, when they represented otherwise. Chase was awarded $10, the evidence showing that three gay and festive bugs had been round. Before the hearing the pronun- ciation or the many Latin terms became so laborious that the judge ruled that 41iey be stricken from the petition. Wappingers Dahlia Society. A very successful show of the Wappinger.o Dahlia Society was held at Wappingers Falls, N. Y., September 22-23. F. R. Pier- son, of Tarrytown, N. Y., officiated as judge, assisted by David Gindra and N. H. Cottam. Among the leading exhibitors were Irving Grinnell, John C. Galvin. gardener, silver cup ; W. P. Clyde, H. J. Osterhoudt, gardener ; Chauncey Marshall, P. D. Hitney, gardener ; Winthrop Sargent, F. E. Witney, gardener ; George H. Haworth, John H. Wood, Thos. Boyle, C. S. Scott, Wm. voi man, J. K. Asnion and Wappingers park. The attendance in the evenings especially was large and much interest was shown in the awards. c. New Bedford Horticultural Society. The recent dahlia show ot the New Bed- ford Horticultural Society, at New Bedford, Mass., was a brilliant success from an ex- hibition standpoint and fairly satisfactory in a financial way. Among the principal exhibitors and prize winners were Charles JohnSLU, gardener to William C. Taber ; William T. Keith, gardener to Thomas N. Stetson ; Peter Murray, of Fairhaven ; Dighton Nursery Company; F. L. Tinkham, ot Brockton ; J. K. Alexander, of Bast Bridgewater and A. B. Hathaway. American Institute Show. The seventy-fourth annual fall exhibition ot tne American Institute was held Wednes- day and Thursday, September iO and 21, in the Berkeley Lyceum building. Forty-fourth street. New York. While it was mainly a dahlia show, there were some excellent ex- hibits of decorative plants, herbaceous flow- ers, fruits and vegetables. The show of dahlias was quite extensive, commercial and taucy types be.ng well rep- resented. The staging was, as usual, well and carefully done, and the blooms showed to good advantage. The largest collect. ons were shown by W. P. Lothrop, Bast Bridge- water, Mass., and H. F. Burt, Taunton, Mass., and included practically all tyres of the flower. A. L. Miller of Brooklyn, N. Y., staged the variety Kaiserin Augusta Vic- toria, aud a new white said to have grand keeping qualities, named Pride of the Park. Some excellent single varieties were shown by J. T. Lovett, L.ttle Silver, N. J. Among other exhibitors were the F. R. Pierson Com- pany, Tarrytown, N. Y.; James Dowlen, Sea- bright, N. J.; George Hale, gardener to E. D. Adams, Seabright, N. J.; William Hast- ings, Tu.xedo, N. Y. ; William Robertson, Oakland, N. J.; J. W. Van Ostrand, Bar- donia, N. Y. ; J. C. Williams, Montclair, N. J., and J. P. Sorenson, Stamford, Conn. The judges, George Hale, Leonard Barron and J. T. Withers, recommended awards as follows: In the professional class for com- mercial growers only, for the best collec- tion ot fifty varieties, one flower of each, H. P. Burt flrst, W. P. Lothrop second. For the best collection of twenty-five va- rieties, one flower of each, H. F. Burt flrst, W. P. Lothrop second. For the best collection of twelve varieties, one flower ot each, H. F. Burt first, F. R. Pierson Co. and J. C. Williams equal sec- onds. For the best display of single dahlias, J. T. Lovett flrst, W. P. Lothrop second. For the best display of cactus dahlias, W. P. Lothrop first, H. F. Burt second. For the best display of pompon dahlias, H. F. Burt first, W. P. Lothrop second. In the general class, open to all, for the best vase, twenty-five blooms, yellow, one named variety, W. P. Lothrop first, H. F. Burt second. For best vase twenty-five blooms, white, one named variety, W. P. Lothrop flrst, H. F. Burt and James Dowlen equal seconds. For best vase, twenty-five blooms, pink, one named variety, W. P. Lothrop flrst, H. F. Burt and J. L. Childs equal seconds. For best vase, twenty-flve blooms, any other color, one named variety, G. H. Hale and W. P. Lothrop flrsts, H. F. Burt and James Dowlen equal seconds. For best vase, twenty-five blooms, cactus dahlias, yellow, one named variety, H. F. Burt flrst, W. P. Lothrop second. For best vase, twenty-flve blooms, cactus dahlias, white, one named variety, H. F. Burt flrst, J. L. Childs and James Dowlen equal seconds. For the best vase, twenty-five blooms, cactus dahlias, any other color, one named variety, W. P. Lothrop flrst, H. F. Burt and George Hale equal seconds. The exhibits entered for the awards for the best vase of pink cactus dahlias, one named variety, were all disqualified, three competitors showing Countess of Lonsdale and the others colors out of class. One competitor showed a very questionable pink. In the gladiolus class the exhibits were very creditable. W. P. Lothrop was awarded first prize and J. L. Childs second. In the class for ornamental plants only one prize was awarded, a flrst, and this was taken by the Julius Roehrs Company, Ruther- ford, N. J., for the best display of flowering and foliage plants, variety and effectivenesa considered. The display, which included a collection ot orchids, was of the unique type usually made by the company. A. J. Manda, gardener to Mrs. Pratt, Brooklyn, N. Y., also staged a very creditable collection of decorative plants. In the class covering the best fifty varie- ties ot hardy flowers, J. T. Lovett, of Little Silver, N. J., was flrst with a grand stag- ing of herbaceous flowers. Bobbink & At- kins, Rutherford, N. J., were a close second with a flne collection of herbaceous and other flowers, among them Gentiana Andrewsii, Lilium speciosum Schryniakeren, L. speci- osum album, phloxes. Delphinium formosum, etc. Gerbera Jamesonii, also in -the collec- tion, proved very attractive to visitors. Bobbink & Atkins were also awarded a special prize tor Rubus reflexus, a novelty in the line ot decorative plants. Another novelty exhibited by them was Saxifraga tomentosa superba, a pretty dwarf border plant. The new rose Richmond was exhibited by C. H. Totty. of Madison, N. J., and was much admired. Mr. Totty is one of the first growers in the east to show this rose grown from commercial stock, and expresses himself as well pleased with its easy grow- ing qualities. A .vase of Victory carnations was shown by Guttirian & Weber, and the flowers were fine for the time of year. The attendance at the show was very good, notwithstanding that the weather after open- ing time on the first day was stormy. European Horticulture. (from the BRITISH TRADE PAPERS.) KocHiA Tbichophila. — For the past few years many growers have been cultivat- ing and admiring a species of mack cypress, under the name ot Kochia scoparia. It now turns out that this is not the correct name of the plant at all. For many years past K. scoparia has been grown in the herba- ceous ground Kew, in proximity to the che- nopodiums, but it presented nothing par- ticularly desirable as a garden plant. The stems are taller, coarser, less branched, and the leaves darker green and broader than those of the plant which has recently been introduced to gardens under the same name. The more recently introduced plant grown in the same bed as the one we have just mentioned, forms a cylindrical masa of slender twiggy stems, covered with deli- cate foliage of a pleasing light green. The plant has therefore been named K. tricho- phila by the Kew authorities. We are afraid, however, that the wrong name will be' perpetuated in gardens for many years to come, as a mistake once made is very diflS- cult to rectify. Chiron ia Exifera. — A beautiful green- house plant is Chironia exifera, about twelve inches to fifteen inches high, bushy, branched, and nearly flat on the top. The flowers are very numerous, but disposed singly at the ends of each twiggy branch. • They are about the size of a shilling, of a beautiful rose, with yellow anthers, and produced in succes- sion ovtr a long peribd. At a little dis- tance, the color and shape of the flowers remind us of many of the pinks. Exhib- ited by Hugh Low & Company, it was recently accorded an award of merit. Hygienic Value of Trees. — The value of trees in purifying the air of cities with crowded populations may be roughly esti^ mated. Supposing that, on an average, there are 5.000 stomata per square foot of leaf surface, and that in every six Inches height of tree branches of grown trees there are 100 square feet. Then an ordinary tree of moderate size gives off as much oxygen as is fouled by fifteen adults in human respiration. This is a moderate estimate, yet it helps to show the nature of the influence of shady trees in cities and along publie roads. Continental Way of Eating Asparagus. — As regards asparagus, the popular taste both in Holland and Germany is different to that in this country. Dutch asparagus has no green tops, and consequently, though some of the stalks are not quite so long as we are accustomed to, the edible portion is rather miore. This delicacy, too, is served in a different way to which we are accustomed, quantities of powdered nutmeg being eaten with the asparagus. \ igos. The American Florist. 441 Bostons S-inch $40.00 per 100 6-inch SO.OO per 100 Pot-grown stock in elegant condition ready for immediate shift into larger sizes. Ficus Elastica, ^;v'fo-d.''''°° dinSlI i GrnSf 1OU;$Zs!0Opert0OU. Holton & Hunkel Co. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Please mention the A merican Florist when vrritinz The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE K.OO per doz.; JI2.00 per lOO' MOO.OO per 1000. Dissemination 1906. Wonder. ully productive. IHNkNAPOUS FLOWER I PUNT CO., I IndlinipolK. JOHN HARTJE ( Ind. Please mention theAfnerican Florist -when writing, FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1000 White— Hill, Queen Louise, Peru.... S4.00 S35.00 Co'ored—Joost and Sport .3 50 30 00 SprenSerl. 4-Jnoh 6.00 Calla Lilies 7.C0 MRS. A M.SCHAFER, 229 Balmoral Ave . CHICAGO f lease mention Ike American Florist when writing. TheH.Weber&SonsCo. CARNATIONS OAKLAND, MARYLAND. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing EVERYTHING IN Carnations. New and standard varieties. JENSEN & DEKEMA, %'^-,hT^'iS; Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Jerusalem Cherries M^r' Bushy plants. We are potting them inS-in. and need the room. We will close them «ut at ,$4.00 per 100. This is an excep- tional offer and won't last long. Thaddeus N. Yales & Co. MT. AIRY, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Hease mention the A merican Florist when Tvritinfr. BAKER'S FERNS. BEST ASSORTED VARIETY FOR DISHES. $300 per 100; $25.00 per lOOO. Satisfaction or your money back. C. F. BAKER & SON. S9-6I Cornelia Street, - UTICft. N. Y. CYCLAMEN SpteodeDs Glifanfeum Hybrids. — Finest strain in the world in five colors including- the -fringed variety: well grown stock from 3-inch pots. $7.00: from 3'/b inch pots. $12.00; from 4-inch pots. $15.00; from 5-inch pots. $20.00 per 100. Satisfaction guaranteed. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Hease mention the American Florist when ztmCing, Fine, Healthy, ■ Carnations Per 100 Per 1000 ESTELLE $600 $50.00 LAWSON 6.00 S0.00 NELSON 500 40.C0 All plants sold under the express condition that if not satisfactory they are to be returned immediately when money will be refunded. r^nc Field-Grown IFII9 Plants. Per 100 Per lOOO MORNING GLOBY.. S.00 40.00 GUARDIAN ANGEL. 500 40.00 FLORA HILL 5.00 40.00 ASPARAGIS Per 100 Per 100 PLUMOSUS, 3y2-inch...$5.oo p4S.00 SPRENGERI, SVi-inch... S.OO 45.00 Peter Re inber g !:'» 1^00: ."' j Please mention the A merican Florist when writing r Hannah Hobart THE PRIDE or CALIFORNIA. THE GRANDEST OF PINK CARNATIONS. A shade deeper in color than Lawson blooms, four to four and one-half inches acress, full and regular. Stems long and strong. Do£S not burst the calyx. Growth free and easy. A prolific bloomer. Its flowers wholesale for a higher price than any other carnation in the San Francisco market. (See illustration and full description in American Florist of July 1. 1905). Orders for rooted cuttings booked now and filled in rotation beginning Jan. 1. 1906, at $3.00 per 12; $15.00 per 100: $120.00 per 1000. JOHN H. SICVERS S CO., 1251 chestnut st , San Francisco, CaL Please ?neniion the A merican Fiorist when writing H.v..„„puce. p[{||u,^oSES r CHRISTMAS PEPPERS your order for still have some fine plants to offer of both, and also some other things. Per 100 Primroses, Chinese and Obconica, 2Vi-in $2.00 Smllax, fine, strong plants. 2 4-in .;. 1.50 Fordei-me-nots. fine field dlumps for winter bloominpr 4.00 Stevia. fine field clumps 8.00 Pansles, finest largre flowered, transplanted. .50 $4.00 per 1000: lartrer plants, in bud and bloom, per 1000. $5.00 70 Per 100 Christmas Peppers. 2y-ln $2.00 Fine 3-in. flower and berry 4.00 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. 2M-in 2.00 .3-in 5.00 Hydraniiea Otaksa, fine. 4-in 8.0O Begonia VerDon. stock plants. 4-in 6.00 Double Daisies. Longfellow and Snowball. finetransp. plants from frames. $4 per lOOO.. .50 Shasta Daisies, fine, fiield clumps 6.0O HIIL^E^S, Ox-».xx.d J«ai>idsi, Please mention the American Florist when writing Northern 2-year, Field-Crown ROSES Own roots, $10.00 per 100. Crimson Rambler. Paul Neyron, Genl. Jacqueminot, Mme. Plantier. HYDRANGEA P.O., 1-vear, field $ 4.00 HYDRANGEA P. G., 2-year, field 10.00 VINCA VAR., from field 4.00 ALSO ROSE PLANTS. Leading varieties out of 2V2-incfi pots at prices whicfi will interest you. Send for list. C. M. NIUFFER, Springiield, 0. GIANT PANSIES ' $3.00 per 1000: 2,000 for $5 ,00: 5.000. $11.25. Your shipment of pansies to hand. Never irot any nicer ones. Henry Eichholz. Daisies, double. Snowball and Longfellow. $2.50 per 1000. Hollyhocks, double. 5 leading colors, guaranteed to bloom. $3.00 per 100. Alyssum, Double Giant. 2^^-in.. 2c. Asparaifus Spren^erl. for 3-in,, 2c. Primula, quality guaranteed. Obconica Grand- iflora. finest fringed seedlings, strong. Alba and Rosea, 75c per lOO. mail: Alba, 2-in. 2c. Cash. BYER FLORAL CO.. Shippensbnrii. Pa. inett Quality Guaranteed. 30,000 Boston Ferns and Palms. Write for special price, we need the room and will sell . ttiem cheap. J. F. WILCOX, 621 Broadway. COUNCIl'blUFFS. IOWA. 'Vfm mmfmfmfmfmfmfmmmm f} S PANSIES g^ THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Strong Field-Grown Plants Now Ready- All large flowering and great variety of rich colors. $4.00 per 1000, $7,00 for 2,000, Plants by mail 60c per 100, Seed, finest mixed, $1.00 per pkt.. $5.00 per oz, October 1. plants in bud and bloom, $6,00 per 1000: $3,00 per 500, The above guaranteed to be. first-class in every respect. Cash with order please, ti Ui JtNNINbO) SOUTH PORT. CONN. Grower of the Finest Pansles. 442 The a mer i ca n Fl orist. Sept. JO, Davenport, la. florists' club meeting. The Tri-City Florists' Club held a meeting at Ludwig Stand's Rock Island, 111., September 19, and the attendance was large. The reports of John T. Temple and John Staack on the Washington convention were received with a great deal of interest, the gentlemen giving in addition an account of their visits to some of the largest floral establishments in the east. Theo. Ewoldt and John T. Temple, the delegates to the state convention of Iowa florists, : which was held at Des Moines, August 19, gave an interesting account of that meeting, the former be- ing elected vice-president for the ensu- ing year. The society holds its next convention at Dubuque, the home of president-elect G. A. Heyne. Henry Gaethje, of Rock Island, who has just returned from a three months' vacation, spent in various parts of Ger- many, entertained the club, with an ac- count of his trip, which was very amus- ing and interesting. One new member, Ed. Patton, was received, and after the usual routine business the member enjoyed a fine luncheon tendered by the host. An invitation to meet at the home of William Knees, of Moline, 111., on the second Thursday of October, was ac- cepted. NOTES. Sunday, September 17, was the day for the opening of the Fejervary park, one of the finest_ and largest parks in this state. Superintendent Arp and his assistants are to be congratulated on 'their success in making this tract of land one of the finest recreation grounds in the country. In a recent hailstorm Ewoldt Broth- ers and J. Greene were among the un- 'fortunate, Mr. Greene losing over half Jiis glass. This is the second hailstorm 'that has played havoc among the florists ,'this season. ' Mr. Garrett, a lettuce grower, is build- ing a new house 16x100 feet to take th? place of an old one recently torn down. Chas. Danacher is spending the fall months at the Portland Exposition, California, and other western points. . Ludwig Stapp has added a mushroom house to his already large range and will try his hand at this fickle crop. John T. Temple has torn down all his old houses and is building his place up in a new and up-to-date fashion. More carnations have been benched this season than ever before and all are looking fine. Charles Hummul, one of the most successful lettuce growers, is rebuilding his houses. Andy Bahr is busy replacing his wooden benches with others of iron and cement. Henry Kohl, of Bettendorf, has begun the erection of a vegetable house 22x00 feet. , Forbes & Bird have completed a new carnation house 20x90 feet. . Lud\vig .Stapp is a happy man these days — it's a ten-pound boy. William Knees is on the sick list. Ted. FIELD CROWN SINGLE Violet Plants. Princess of 'Wales and Dorsett, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per lOOO. BROWN Carnation Plants Morning Glory $45-00 per 1000 Glacier 4S.C0 per lOOO • Peru 35.00 per 1000 ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids, Micii. please mention the American Florist when writing FIELD CLUMPS. VIOLETS We have larjje. healthy clumps of the following standard varieties: Princess of Wales, $6.00 per 100. California. S^vanley White and Hardy Eniilish, .$5.00 per 100. Vinca Major Yariegata and V, Mafor (Green). Large field clumps with twelve to twenty run- ners. Excellent stock, .$6.00 and $8.00 per 100 according to size. Send for Fall List OfforlniE Many Other Desirable Plants. NATHAN SMITH & SON. Adrian, Mich. Please mention ike American Florist when writing. Pot Grown VIOLETS Fine stock, just the kind to plant now for good results. Imperial and M. Louise, from 3-in. pots. !S4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Grabb & Hunter, Grand Rapids, Mich. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. VIOLETS. NARIE LOUISE strong field-grown, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per lOOO. DAVIS BROS., Morrison, III. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. VIOLET PLANTS s'.°l1 3,000 TO a,ooo Lady Campbell Violet Plants Field-grown, $20.(M! per KXlO. delivered at express office. Cash with order. J. M. BRAMHAM, Waldrop, Va., Grower of Violet Plants for the Trade. Please mention the A tnerican Florist when writing, Violets and Ferns. 10.000 fine pot plants. Lady Hume Campbell and Swanley White. $3.00 per 100: $25.00 per 1000. Strong field clumps. Princess of Wales. L. H. Campbell and Swanlov white, $5.00 per 100. California, .$4,00. Boston Ferns, 4-in., 1,5c: 3/s-in,. 10c, Asparagus Ftamosus Nanus, strong. 3vj-in, $7.00 per 100. Sprengeri,8-in., Sc, fine for benching. Cash. BENJ. CONNELL, West Grove, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Seattle^ Wash. — At the meeting of the Florists' Association, September s, it was decided to- give a chrysanthe- mum and general flower show between ' November lo and '20. The dates and | premiums will, be announced later. GODFREY ASCHMANN 0) ■0 m O > r strong plants from frames, $2.50 per 100; $20.00 per 1000. JOHN B. RUDY, Elmira, N. Y. Please mention the A nicritaii Florist -ivhen writingi (0 OF AMERICA. The Key to Success. THE WHOLE WORLD AROUSED. Not a liopeclc for iBdemnity, so Witte says, and he won a billion for Kussia. Follow the example of Witte. Stick to your word ; love your business ; don't give ia or break down under the strain of daily lift. Courage, shrewdness, energy and honesty is the motto that made Godfrey Asch- mann a successful business man. Be Wide Awako and look at the remarkably low quotations of Godfrey Asobmann's Arauoaiia ezcelsa and other foliage plants. Fill your empty bouses now while the weather will permit of stiipping safely, and make 100 per cent on your money. All these are grown for me under contract by an Araucaria specialist in Belgium. I must say, for the benefit of my customers, that they were never before so nice and large for the money as this year. I herewith quote you special low prices on them for cash: 5}^-in., 10tol2ins.hlgh,2yearsold,3tierB..$ .50 5H-ln., 13 to 15 ins. high, 3 years old, 3 to 4 trs .60 6-in , 16 to 18 ins. high, 3 years old, 3 to 4 trs .75 6!^-in., 18 to 20 ins. high, 3 years old, 4 to 6 trs 1.00 6M-in.. 20 to 24 ins. high, 3 years old. 4 to 6 trs 1.25 Araucaria Compacta Robusta. 6 to 7-inch pots, 3 to 4 tiers, 2U to 2o inctiea wiae, 81.50, 81.76 to 82.00 each. Glauca. 6- inch pots, 3 to 4 tiers, 16 to 24 inches wide, 81.26, 81.50 to 81 75 each. Hentia Forsteriana, 30 to 36 inches high, 4-yr. old, 11.00; 4-year old, 25 to 30 inches, 75c. 4-inch pots, made-up, with 3 in pot, about 10 leaves m all. 2Q in. high, 25c. Beimoreaaa. 4-year old, 26 to 30 inches high, 81.00 each. Above is the size entered in the Philadelphia custom house. 4-incb Kentia Belmoreana, 18 to 20 iucbes high at 26c. Made-up plants, one large one in center and three smaller ones around, 7-inch pots, 81.50 to 81.75 each. Flcus Elastlca, 4-in., 25c; 5to 5H-in., 30 to 40o: 6- incti pots, very large, 50c. Adlantum Cuneatnm. Iilaidenhair fern, 4-in., very strong, 16c.; 5-inch, strong, 25c, ready for 5 to 9-inch Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. 3-in., strong, per lliO, 8! ut); 4 ID., lOc. Cocos Weddelllana, 3-in. (doz. or 100) 15 Areca lutescens, Wt to 6-in. pots, S5 to 30 iiiches high, hue, each, 40 to 50c; 4-inch pots, made up, 3 in pot, 16 to 18 inches high, 20o; 6-inoh pots, made up, 3 in pot, 25, 30 and 35 inches high, 40c, 50c to 75o. Cash, Boston Ferns, 7-in. 76o; 6-in. 60o; 5-in.,30c, 35c and 4UC each ; 4-in. 20c each. Piersou Ferns. 6-in. 60c; 4-in. 20o. Scottil Ferns. 6-in. 75o; 4-in 25o. Primula Obconlca. fancy strain, 4-in. .ready to shilt into 5 or 6-in. pots, 10c. Pirlmula Chinese, John Rupp's best strain, 4-in., 10c. Latania Borbbnica, 5-in. 30c. Hydrandea Otaksa. 6-ln. 2ic; 4-in. 15o. fjarge clumps lor tube, 60c 7,'.j Canon City, Colo., July 29, 1905' Mr. Godfrey Aschmahb, Phila. : Dear Sir:— My order for Araucaria Exoelsa arrived in nice condition. They were all fight.' Accept my thanks. E. B. Bess. 52 William St., Burlington, Vt. Godfrey Aschmahn, Philadelphia, Pa.: Dear Sir:— We received the Araucaria in flrst- class shape. They are fine stock. Now, we would like your prices on Kentia Bel., Fious Elastlca, Azaleas and Soottii Ferns. Like to buy all at one place. Thanking you for your good wishes. Yours for business, Towbk & Sanborn, GODFREY ASCHMANN,^ Importer and Wholesale Grower of Pot Plant*. -; 1012 Ontario St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. \ igos. The American Florist. 443 Dreer Specials in PERNS Nephrolepis Scofti. 2^-inch pots 3-inch pots 1.50 4-inch pots 3.50 5-inch pots 6.00 6-inch pots; 12.00 8-inch pans $1.50 each, 18.00 10-inch pans 2.00 each. 24.00 The above is grand stock and certain to please Perdoz. Per 100 Per 1000 75 % 6.00 $50,00 10.00 90.00 25.00 50.00 75.00 Nephrolepis Barrowsii. A compact growings form of the Piersoni Fern, with stouter, stronger stems holding the fronds more erect. A decided improvement on the type. Strong 3-inch pots $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100 Nephrolepis Piersoni Elegantissima "" THE TARRYTOWN FERN. A Fine Lot of This Very Desirable Novelty. 2M-inch pots $3.00 per doz. ; $25.00 per 100 4-inch pots 6.00 per doz. : 50.00 per 100 Adiantum Cuneatum. vigorous Young stock. 'M-inch pots $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 3-inch pots... 6.00 per 100; 50.00 per 1000 SIsophila Xusfralis. •'Winch pots $ 8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000 3-inch pots ■. 10.00 per 100; 90.00 per 1000 Ferns in Mixture. In Choice Assortment for Fern Dish Work. 2M-inchpots $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 3-inch pots. ::::;:."" e.OOperlOO; SO.OOperlOOO For a Complete HENRY A. List of Decorative Plants and Other Seasonable Stock see our New Wholesale List, just issued. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA. Please mention the American Florist when, writing. NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONI ELEGANTISSIMA Grand stock— In all sizes. Very popular in New York and all the large cities. Unpracidanted Salt of Larga Spaelmans A splendid investment to plant NOW for the fall trade. Prices from 75c each; $9.00 per dozen; $50.00 per 100 up to $2.00. $3.00, $5.00. $7.50 each. Satisfaction guaranteed. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown, N. Y. Cannas FOR FALL DELIVE RY In 20 best varieties. Will be pleased to quote you low prices. VINCA VARIECATA. strong- field-grown plants. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. (JOHN BURTON, Assignee for ROBERT GRAIG & SON, ROSCS, PSLMS, : M* NanlllM hi DietraHn Hutt. Maikol and 49tli SU., Philadelphia, Pa. LARGEST STOCK OF ALL BELGIAN PLANTS Azaleas, Araucarias, Sweet Bays, Palms, Bogonias, Gloxinias, etc. LOUIS VAN HOUTTE PERE, GHENT, Belgium. Please mention ihe American Florist when writing It is good business policy to mention The.... AMERICAN FLORIST When you write to an advertiser FERNS, ASPARAGUS, Etc. Per 100 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS, 2«-in....$ 3.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI, 2>^-in... 2.50 GREVILLEA ROBUSTA. 2%-iii 3.00 SMALL FERNS for Ferneries, all the beat and most hardy varieties ; strong bushv plants 3.00 $3S.00 per 1000. . PRIMULA OBCONICA. grand strain, 2>i-in 3.00 PRIMULA SINENSIS. large flowered, 2ys-in 3.00 GERANIUMS, full list ot new and standard varieties, late spring struck plants 3.00 BOSTON FERNS, 3V4-in 3.00 BOSTON FERNS. 6-in., heavy 45.00 BOSTON FERNS, 7-in., heavy 60.00 BOSTON FERNS. 8-in., heavy 75.00 No better way to buy than from the bench it stock is like ours. HYDRANGEA OTAKSA. strong plants from field, bushy, good,for6to7-in.pots 12 OO Per 100 BEGONIAS, flowering, in variety 3.00 CYCAS REVOLUTA— A large stock of all sized Cyoas; will make quick sellers; bright, fresh stock, just right for retail sales. 4'to 6 leaves. 35c ; 6 to 8 leaves, 50o; 8 to 10 leaves, 75c; 10 to 12 leaves, $1.00. KENTIA BELMOREANA and FOR- STERIANA— Grand values. »1.50, S2.00, $2.50 and $3.00 each. No belter stock in the country. FICUS ELASTICA, a line of imported plants. 13 to 15- in. high, nicely hard- ened out of doors 25.00 EUPHORBIA JACpUINIAEFtORA, an old fashiouea winter-flowering plant, grand when nicely done; 4-in. branched plants 10.00 EPIPHYILUM MAHOYIANUM and E. TRUNCATUM VIOLACEUM (Lobster Claw Cactus), strong 2-year heads 30.00 LILIUM HARRISII, 7to9-in 7.00 LILIUM HARRISII, 5 to 7-in 3.50 Send for Price List No. 5. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO , Painesville, Ohio. PUase mention the American Florist when writing. \ GRAND SUCCESS Coreopsis Grandifiora $2 00 per 100. 1-year, from field, suitable to pot up. for forcing" later on. For instructions see page 295 in American Florist of Sept. 9. MARTIN KOHANKIE, Painesville, 0. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. PETER LAMBERT TRIER, Germany, »|>epc Strong, field-grown bedding and t\.\f9^^ forcing varieties. Best Noielties. FRAU K.DRUSCHKI (the best white hybrid). 2 yrs., extra large plants. 40.000. tor fall. $90.00 per .1000: Soleil d' Or, $10.00 per 100 ; Teplitz, $8.00: Etoile de France, $35.00 per 100. Catalogue on application. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. 444 The American Florist. Sept. 30, Oma&a. We have had the worst electric storm and rainfall old settlers ever saw here. With the exception of Herbert Slo- combe none of the florists suffered much. Most of the florists have all their stock housed, but asters, dahlias, etc., were badly used up by the heavy rain. GET BACK FROM VACATION. On _ September 14 the Florists' Club held its annual meeting. Officers were elected as follows : J. J. Hess, presi- dent; R. Faulkner, vice-president; L. Henderson, secretary; G. Swoboda, treasurer; J. Bath, W. Faulkner, W. Elsworth, trustees. J. J. Hess of Hess & Swoboda has returned from his Wisconsin trip, stop- ping three days in Chicago, where he visited Vaughan's Greenhouses at West- ern Springs, which he very much ad- mired. George A. Swoboda and his family have returned from their European trip. The florists of Omaha and Coun- cil Bluffs, la., gave Mr. Swoboda a surprise party. J. F. Wilcox's family has returned from a i,soo-mile auto trip through Iowa and Minnesota. M. W. Arnold has left the florists' .business and gone to Denver. Grippe. Montreal. SEVERE FROSTS BOOM TRADE. Montreal florists are busy since the reopening of schools. Flowers of almost any quality find ready sale. Roses are more plentiful and with the increase of cool weather, of better quality. Carna- tions are scarce yet. On September 14 and IS we had severe night frosts which partly destroyed outdoor flowers and tender vegetables. Asters took a sharp turn upwards in price. They are hurt badly. florists' club DEBATE. At the last meeting of the Montreal Gardeners and Florists' Club the fol- lowing question of interest was asked: How do indoor grown carnations com- pare with outdoor grown? J. Bennett, who had been in Toronto judging at the exhibition and visiting all the large cut flower growing establishments, ans- wered: "The indoor stock is simply not in it" NEWS ITEMS. Our large department stores are ex- pending a lot of money for palms and other plants, decorating their stores for the fall millinery openings. J. Tewtriss, gardener to A. Allan, met with a sad accident. A loaded cart crushed his leg so badly that it had to be amputated. Several of our growers are prepar- ing "to compete for the challenge cup in the coming chrysanthemum exhibition in Toronto. James McKenna spent a week in Ot- tawa judging the Ottawa show and vis- iting. L. Bain, son of S. S. Bain, is to be congratulated on his recent wedding. Luck. Bloomsburg, Pa. — J. L. Dillon has commenced the erection of a new carna- tion house 22x300 feet. Mr. Dillon has already over 100,000 feet of glass in his establishment. The new structure ad- joins the Fifth street buildings. SMALL FERNS, for fern dishes 214-incb pots, $J.OO per 100; S25.OO per 1000 Primula obconica 4V4-inch pots, $8.00 perl 00 " Obconica, grandiflora, rosea and fimbriata,2i^-inchpots,$3.00 per 100: $25.00 per 1000 Field-grown HYDRANGEA OTAKSA for 6-inch pots, $10.00 perl 00 PRIMULA BUTTERCUP 2y2-inch pots, $3.00 per IOC; 3-inch pots, $6.00 per 100 All the above mentioned stock are strong plants ready for a shift. Cash with order. GARFIELD PARK FLOWER GO. not I inc. 1 68B W. Madison SIraal, CHICAGO. Prank Oeohslln, Prop. Surplus Stock. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS FINE STOCK. Per 100 Wolcolt $4.00 Nelson 4.00 Prosperity 4.00 J. B.HEISS, THE EXOTIC NURSERIES, 112 S. Main St., DAYTON, OHIO. Please inenlion the A nift icu.n F.oi j^i wlicn writing. Field- Grown Bacbantress, Queen Louise, Gov. Wol- cott, Guardian Ange> and Mrs. Joo&t, Boston Ferns, 2^-inch to 10-inch. Scottll Ferns. 2-inch to 10-inch. Piersont Ferns, 2i4-inch to 10-inch. Barroivsii Ferns. 3-inch. Tarrytown Ferns, 2!4inch to 4-inch. Plumosus. 2-inch to 6-inch. Spreniferi. 2-inch to 6-inch. Cyclamen. 4-inch stock. Celestial Peppers. 4-inch stock. Chinese Primroses. 2-inch. 3-inch and 4-inch. Primula Obconica, 2yz-inch and 3-inch. Baby Primrose. 3-inch. 1!^ GEO. A. KUHL Pekin, III. Please mention the American Florist when •writing, Le Journal des Roses. Organ of the French Rosarians. Published at Paris. Once a month with colored plates. Subscription $2.70 per Year. Sample Copies Free. "oT^rsr^s"" JOURNAL DES ROSES a SUISNES, Brie, Grisy-Suisnes. (Seine et Marne). FRANCE. ORCHIDS Lorifest Importers. Exporters. Growers and Hybridists In the World. SANDER, SL Albans, England. Agent, A. DIMMOCK, 31 Barclay St.. NEW YORK CITY Please mention the A merican Fiorz&t when mriting. Orchids 1 ^ Arrived in superb condition Cattleya Sohroaderae. C. Trianaa. C; Clgas C. Warnari, C. Dowlana. Write tor pricses. Lager & Hurreli, summit, n. j. Orchid GrowerH and Importers. BOSTON FERNS. FROM BENCH. FINE STOCK. Fit for S-inch, $12..50 per 100. Boston, for 4-inch, 10c. Runners. l'4c. Scottll Ferns, for 3-inch, 12!2C: 4-inch, 20c; 5-inch. 40c. Extra fine plants for 7, 8 and 9-incli, 60c. Runners, 3c. Piersont, for 4 and 5-inch, 12!-1ic; for 3-inch. 6c. Tarrytown or Eleganilsslma, for 3-inch, 35c. 4-inch. 50c; 5 and 6-inch. 75c. PRINIROSes, Baby, $2.00 per 100, Double Daisy, Snowball, Longfellow, $2.50 per 1,000. Hardy Pinlcs, 5 kinds, field-grown, 3Hc. HollyhockSi very large. 1-year. 10 double sorts. also single, mixed, ,$2.50 per 100; $22.50 per 1000 Asparagus P. N , 2-inch. $2.00 per 100. Flowering Begonias, 8 kinds, 2H-inch. 2V'2C. Double Alyssum. 2-inch. 2c. Forget-me-nots, everblooming. blue. $3.00 per 100 PANSIES Giant varieties that sell on sight. $3,00 per 100 2.000 or more $2.50 per 1000. Sweet William $3.00 per 1000. Rubbers, 4-inch 20c: 5-inch. .30c. Boston Ferns 3-inch pots, $6.00 per 100. Stevia Serra'a field. 5c. Cash or C, 0. D, Direct all orders'plainlyto BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pd. Wanted to Buy FERNS AND PALMS OR ANY SALABLE PLANTS. MUST BE BARGAINS To sell over retail counters. We can handle large quantities of GOOD selling STOCK if PAIuES are RICHT. ALPHA FLORAL CO., KANSAS CITY, MO. fiease mention the A mencan Florist when writing. Nephrolepis Barrowsii $25.00 par 100. Scotiti, 21/2-inch. $5.06 par 100.. Bostons, 2>/2-inch, $3.00 per 100. H. Barrows & Sons, ""'™"' MASS. Henry Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, JOSEPH HEACOCK, WYNCOTE, PA. GROWER OF Keutia Belmoreaua ■""Keutia Forsteriana Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, BOSTON FERNS PALMS, DRACAENAS, GERANIUMS, CO- LEUS, ana general bedding stock in large quan- tities. Write (or prices. Cash or satlsfactor; references. L. H. Foster Estate, DaRcri?ESTER.MAss Please mention the A merican Florist wfien writing. igo3. The American Florist. 446 Boston Ferns FINE STOCK FROM BENCH NEPHROLEPIS BOSTONIENSIS, 2-mch, $4.00 per JOO; $30.00 per JOOO. Variety. BOSTON FERNS: Size Height Leaves Each 4 5 6 7 8 .10 California Peppers 1 " ** 5 Jerusalem Chnrries 4 Kenlia Belmoreana 3i> and All Florists' Supplies. Sbkd Fob Pbiois. 404^12 E««« 34th 8tr«et. NEW YORK. Standard OnX^ Flower... J v^ i O If your greenhouses are ^vithin 600 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 38th and M Streets. WASHINGTON. D. C. Please mention the Atnerica7i Florist when v/ritin^. Red Standard Flower Pots Price list and samples on application. Paducah Pottery, J. A. BAUER, Proprietor. PADUCAH. KENTUCKY. THE KELLER POTTERY COMPANY, ...n„..«,.,.r... FLORISTS' RED STINDUD POTS. Azalea Pots, Bulb and Fern Pans, Etc. Write for Price List. 213-15-17-19-21-23 Pearl St., NORRISTOWN, PX. To Your Advantage Write for our prices on New and Second-hand Gulf Cypress Greenhouse Lumber, HOT-BED SASH, GREENHOUSE GLASS, BOI,ERS, PIPE and nTTINGS, STEAMFITTING TOOLS, HOSE and HOSE VALVES. VENTILATING APPARATUS. ETROPOL1TAN ATERIAL CO. GREENHOUSE WRECKERS: 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Please mention the A tnerican Fiorist when writing. m: King GonstniGtJon Go. NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. and TORONTO, ONT. New Greenhouse Catalogue ready for dis- tribution. Send for it. Just 3 Minute '° w?"^'^ or syringe Please mention the A merican Florist when writings That's how long it takes to water or sy greenhouse with The Wittsbold*s Patent Watering System* It will pay you to investigate. Write for particulars to LOUIS WITTB0LD,1708N.Halsted St. Chicago. Please nientiori the A merican Florist when writing. Foley's Floral Fotographs. Floral Album, size I2xll containing 24 different funeral designs. By express, $5.00 c. o. d. 226-2281 BOWERY, NEW YORK. Kramer's Pot Hangers For Sale By Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Price, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. I, N. Kramer & Son. '^■"roJ:."'" GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFACTURERS OF FLOWER POTS. Before buying write for prices. 361-363 Herndon Street, near Wrightwood Ave., CHICAGO. ILL. SYRACUSE RED POTS "Let your own discretion be yonr tntor,** SYRACUSE RED POTS Being made ol best clay, by best machin- ery and workmen, your own discretion should advise their use Your order can be shipped to-day. SYRACUSE POTTERY] CO., Syracuse, N. Y. STANDARD FLOWER POTS \ Packed In small orates, easy to handle. Price per crate IGOO 2-in., in crate, S4.88 1500 2M ie00 2M 1000 3 80U3K S004 3'^0 5 144 6 5.25 6.00 5.00 580 4.50 4.51 3.16 Price per crate 120 7-in., In orate, S4.20 60 8 " 3.00 HAln> HADE. 48 9-in., in crate, (3.60 48 10 24 11 24 12 12 14 6 16 4.80 3.60 4.80 4.80 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn vases, etc. Ten per cent off for cash with order. Address HILFINGER BROS . POTTERY. Fort Edward, N. Y. Or AuoraT Bolkeb &, Sons, New York Agents, 31 Barclay Street, New York City. Please mention the American Florist when writing. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BDLB FANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT aOWER POT ITPY., ILSLEY, Rap. DETROIT, INICH., 400 Howard St., -WRITE- 1621-23 N. Leavitt St.. CHICASO. ILL., TOB PQIOBB or Standard Pots Tt^il^Jn^i porosity combined are the best on the market SAMPLE POT AND PRICE UST ON APPLICATION. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., JJIk**?."^^ igo5. The American Florist. 447 FLORISTS' SPECIALS. "Kinkaid" Hocking Kanawha Splint ... Lower Vein Brazil Block Genuine Smokeless Pocahontas Sullivan County Indiana Lump COAL We are direct agents. Write for prices for immediate shipment or season's supply. GLOBE COAL COMPANY, 1560-1570 Old Colony Building, Clipper Lawn Mower Co. The Mower that will Kill all' the Weed> in Your Lawn. If you keep the weeds cut BO they do not go to seed and cut your graii without breaking the small feeders of roots, the grass will become thick and the weeds will disappear. Tha Clipper will do II. Ask your dealer for ihem. It they have not got them, below Is the price; No. 1— 12-ln. Mower, 15; No. 2— 15-in. Mower, »S; No. 3— I8-in. Mower, W; No. 4— 2l-in. Mower, 98. Send draft, money-order or reg. letter. Please mention ike A merican Florist when wrUing, REED & KELLER, 122 W. 25th St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS* SUPPLIES. We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties and are dealers in Glassware, Pottery, Deoo- railve Greens and all Florists' Requisites. Please meniion ike American Florist when wrilins, L BAUMANN & CO., Importer* and Manutacturert of Florist Supplies 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Write for our New Catalogue F. Onr prices may interest tou. Please vieniion the A merican Florist when writing. The Standard VENTILATING MACHINERY The original machine with self- oiling cups. The most powerful, least complicated, very compact, with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gutter Over six miles in use and highly recommended by all. The only Drip Proof gutter on the market. The Standard Return Steam Trap It has no equals for simplicity or its ]f. working. Catalogue free. E. HIPPXRD, Yoangstown, Ohio. Cl- HAMMOND'S GRAPE DIST For Blight and Mildew. ROBERT SIMPSON, Rose Grower, His opinion and use of Hammond's GRAPE DUST a very useful article: Clifton, N. J., September 7, 1905.' ~ Mr. Benjamin Hammond, Fishkill-on-Hudson. N. Y. Dear Sir;— Replying to yours of the 5th would say that I have been buying "Grape Dust" from you for several years: we use it during the sum- mer months to keep mildew in check by dusting it over the foliage. At this ' season applying sulphur to the steam pipes is impracticable: and we like "Grape Dust" much better than sulphur for dusting over head, it is pulverized , much finer which enables us to coat the leaves thoroughly without using as larg-e a quantity as would be necessarv of the latter, besides we consider it a little more effective than sulphur, and it requires less time to apply. We close the ventilators before the operation and charge the' air thoroughly, when a temperature of, 90° to 95° has been reached the ventilators are opened gradually. We allow the grape dust to remain . on the plants from 24 to 48 hours, then clean it off with the hose. Yours very truly. ROBERT SIMPSON. SOLD BY LEADING SEED DEALERS. For Pamphlet Address HAMMOND'S PAINT AND SLUG SHOT WORKS, FlsbktU-on-Hndson, N. Y. FOR FUMIGATING. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwtn L. Koppelman A Co., *' Sg.y%„». ROSSIG BROTHERS. MANUFACTURERS OF I .^irtifiolal X^ea^ves. ALL STYLES IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS. PAPER AND MUSLIN. SMLAX, YARDS and PIQUETS. Sample* Furnished to the Jobbing Trade Only. 487 'Weat :Bx>oa.d-v«rei9r, PTB'W "VO Light wooden Express Boxes for the ship- ment of out flowers and plants. Sizes. Per 100 3x 4x20 S 2.00 3x5x34 3.25 3x 7x21 3.25 6x 6x34 3.40 4x12x84 4.50 5x13x24 4.80 6x13x34 5.25 6x12x30 6.40 5x12x36 7 00 6x12x36 7.50 6x15x42 10.25 6x15x48 1150 Samples free. Prompt shipments. Terms: 85.00 and under cash with order please. Approved reference, 2 per cent 10 days. Net cash 60 oays. CETMORE BOX FACTORY, Belleville, Ala. Owned and operated by Caldwell the Woodsman SAVE THE BLOOMS! NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE PIANTS.USED FOR FUMKUJION ORSPR«yiNC.INDOORSOROUT 200 POUNDS KHACCO IN ONE IWI NIKDIEEK NICOTINE IMFO. CO., St. Louil.Mo. Ptease mention the American Florist when writinz. GUT FLOWER BOXES «^" The best, strongest and neatest folding out flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to ase them always. Per 100 FerlOOO Size No. 3x 4x30 t2.00 3x 4V4xl6 1.90 3x 6x18 3.00 4x 8x18 3.50 3x5x34 %lh 4x 8x23 aOO 4x 8x28 3.75 6x16x20 5.50 3x 7x31 3.00 5x10x35 650 7x30x30 9.50 3Hx5x30 3.00 Sample free on application. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. (19.00 17.50 19.00 33.00 36.00 38.50 36.00 54.00 28.50 62.00 67.50 28.50 THE LIVINaSTON SEED COMPANY. Box 104. COLUMBUS, OHIO. Flower Colors. Use our COLOR CHART in describing them PRICE. IS CENTS POSTPAID. American Florist Co.* 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. 448 The American Florist. Sept. JO, MODEL EXTENSION CARNATION SUPPORT Made with two or three circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation growers as the best support on the mar- ket. Put. July 27, '97, May 17. '88 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guaranteed IGOE BROS., 226 North 9th St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. ntast mention the A merican Florist when writing. \ * \ : I i D. O. Cunningham Glass Co. PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. Hot- House Glass a Specialty. GLASS GOOD BRANDS. QUICK SHIPMENTS. LARGE STOCK. Wai-fehbiise on railroad switch. Be Sure and Get Our Prices. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO., 22iid St. and Union Place, CHICAGO. CHEAPEST AND BEST. If you doubt it try them and be convinced, Send for descriptive price circular. J. D. Carmody, Evansville, Ind. ABSOLUTELY PURE PLANT FOOD Blatchford's Plant Grower and Land Renovator, $2.75 per 100 pounds. BUTCHFORO'S CALF MEAL CO.. Waukegan, IIL MASTICA TRADE MARK REGISTERED, FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES SOLE MANUFACTURERS F. O. PIERCE COMPANY NEW YORK AT ALL SEED STORES The James H. Rice Co. • IMPORTERS and JOBBERS. GREE^H0l8E GLASS A SPECIALTY. ■Wlndo^jv Ol^ses, E*^lui1:, I*iAtty, e-to. 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICAGO. Sprague Smith Company, MAHUFACmtiERsor vVINDOtV OLASS* Greenhouse Glass a specialty. 205 Randol|ih Street, CHIGIOO. r„* I BEST ENGRAVINGS and ILLUSTRATIONS ,*n I Ol Every Description I SEE OUR WORK IN THIS PAPER. SEND FOR ESTIMATES. ■ . GLOBE ENGRAVING and ELECTROTYPE CO. I 407-427 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. ^... ..J -THE- Florists' Hail Association Insures over 23,000,000 square feet of glass. For particulars address JOHNG.ESLER.Sec'v, SADDLE RIVER, N. J. PEERLESS GLASS REPAIR CLAMP To mend cracked glass immediately and permanently. Box of 150. $1.00. "» Porsalebyjobbers or address ALEXANDER KLOKNER, Wauwatosa, Wis. Please meniion the American FioriU •when -writing-, Holds Glass Firmly See the Point 49* PEERIESS 4 QlMrinc Point. v« the be.t. 4 No rigbu or lefti. Box of f il.OOO point. T6 eu. poitpidit. I HKMKT A. DKEEB, I tU Ckortut M., nil.., r.. fajwww — ■■■■ i!iE Regan Printing House Larga run* ol CATALOGUES Our Spselalty, Wrlta for FIguras. 83-91 riymoflth Place. CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writings STENZEL GLASS CO., CREENHOUSE CLASS. French and American "WHITE ROSE" Brand. 2 Hudson St., 101 Portland St„ NEW YORK BOSTON Please mention ike American Florist whenwritinz H. M. HOOKER GO. Window Glass, Paints and Putty. Greenliouse Glass a Speclaltif. 59 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO. Please mention the- American Florist when writing. ipos. The American Florist. 449 MATERIAL FROM THE WORLD'S FAIR Now is your time to make the improve- ments you have been so long contemplating. On account of our purchase of the St Louis n^orld's Fair, we have Millions of Dollars' Worth of Supplies, which we are offering at about one-half their original cost. 100,000,000 feet of LUMBER of every kind for sale A million square feet of V2 and %-inch thick- ribbed ROOFING GLASS. A large quantity of GALVANIZED ANGLES for roofing glass. An enormous quantity of SASH, glazed with %-inch thick-ribbed glass, just the thing for you. Standard black wrought iron overhauled PIPE in all sizes, from %-inch to 24-inch. BOILER TUBES with screwed ends and threaded couplings, specially adapted for Greenhouse Men, good as new. Also BOILER TUBES with square ends, all sizes, from 2 to 6-inch. 250 HORIZONTAL TUBULAR BOILERS. 50 GREENHOUSE HEATERS. Galvanized Wire, Pipe tools. Garden Hose, Hot Bed Sash, Glass, Radiators and Supplies of every kind. ASK FOR OUR CATAL06UE HO. 47. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. West 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO. ii ►•■♦♦♦•'■^^^♦♦♦l > CTPff ANY LEN SES.n ARSi» GER. \ \ N Oj^NSET, B 5T0N I^Ja'SS. 1 [ f^ase mention the A merican Florist when -writing. GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOT-BED SASH, BOILERS, PIPES, FITTINGS, VENTILATING APPARATUS. GLASS AT WHOLESALE. We furnish everything for building. Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, "gi;?JlI'r;.'M'^ Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, LVANS' IMPROVED V£MmAriMC\ APPAMAFUS \ WRITt FOR ILLUSrRATtO --ATAUOGUE gvAKfif cfrrMAcm/ffwom. ' .^^o-* ►.♦ A DAILY SHIPMENT FROM 40 TO 60 GROWERS A careful personal canvass among the majority of our srrowers enables us to sav that *'We can and will fill your CUT FLOWER WANTS to advan- tage.'* We will have plenty of Chrysanthemums, Roses, Carnations, i Violets, Etc. 'pL'c^ Grades, Prompt Shipment, Careful ing and Reasonable Prices. £• F. WINTERSON CO. 45-47-49 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. ^«» ^^ ** ^^ ■»• Please 7nenlion the Afnerican Florist when writing. <»^^*t-^^<»-* »#•»•»»»»»»»»»♦»♦ »»»^ » » »♦♦»»♦♦♦»♦ ♦»♦♦♦»»» I If You Want Good Stock {jl.l'',^iiu„*lf„8f|!." *^^ ^'"^^ Beauties, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Violets, Chrysanthemums, I Dahlias, Asters, Gladioli, Gaillardia or any other flower. Green ♦ Goods always on hand. \ HOLTON & HINKEL CO., ^ILTrSI' Milwaukee, Wis. ^ Telephones. ' ^ Without doubt the Best Equipped Wholesale House in the west. WW^^f^^^r^^rW^^^rW^rW^WW^ WWWVW •••'WWWWWWWWWVVWW VWV WWW WWW WWW W W^^^rV W W Please mention the A nierican Florist wketi writi?ig. The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, WHOIESILE GUT FLOWERS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. WIRE DESIGNS. AGENTS FOR THE EVERLASTING GREENHOUSE TILE BENCH. 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO. Please mention the Ainerican Florist -when writing. Michigan Cut Flower Excliange WM. DILGER. MiEr. FANCY FERNS, $1.00 per 1000. Discount on regular snipments. 38-40 IVIianii Ave.. DETROIT. MICH. Please mention the Afnerican Florist when writing. AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Cat BoseB — American Beauties and all kind, of Tea Roses at lowest prkies. Trial orders soUoited. HELLER BROS., New Castle, Ind. South Park Floral dcunpany. Please mention the American Florist when writing. J. B. Braidwood, T„S\^ FLORIST. ~~- COLORADO SPRINGS, COL All Orders Given Prompt Attention. % STILL WANT YOUR BUSINESS. We can fill all orders promptly, as we carry large stocks of VERY FINE ROSES, I Bride, Bridesmaid, Mamao Cochet I i G\ i W\M ITC DDT\rrCDC 'S Ihe finest Gladiolus ever grown. We T • UliAUlUtlJ J I ttlntllL J are having a large sale of this variety. « Large Shipments of DAHLIAS Received Daily. ^ HEADQUARTERS FOR Wild Smilax, Adiantum, Galax, Leucothoe. SEND US YOUK ORDERS. WHOLESALE FLORIST, Wabash Avenue, CHI :ACO \ J. fi. DEAMUD, ., -J. Tell advertisers you read the American Florist. 470 The American Florist. OU. 7, Chicago. BUSINESS PICKING UP. During the month of September busi- ness seemed to be rather quiet and not a few complaints were heard, but many dealers upon comparing it with the cor- responding month's business of last .year find "that it even ran ahead of that time. The past week trade has been picking up in a very satisfactory ^ man- ner and cooler weather would brighten things materially. We have been having summer temperature and many com- plaints are heard from the growers. For instance one dealer received six lots of violets, five of which were so soft that they were absolutely worthless. Al- though we have had no frost as yet, the receipt of outdoor stock is rapidly dimin- ishing. American Beauty roses were short of supply on Friday and Saturday but have been coming in better this week. Tea roses are inclined to be a little soft, but the new crop generally is very good. The demand for violets is fair; a number of shipments of chrysan- themums have been received but they have moved only fairly well. Cool weather would boost the sale on these very much. Large quantities of dahlias have been received and have moved well. The movement of green goods has been strengthened, and a number of large store decorations and several Jewish holidays have given a fresh impetus to trade. CLUB MEETING. The principal business of the last meeting, held September 28, was the nomination of officers for the ensuing year, the following being named by a committee appointed by the chairman : P. J. Hauswirth, president; Leonard Kill, vice-president; L. H. Winterson, recording secretary; George Asmus, financial secretary; Edgar Sanders, treasurer ; F. F. Benthey, J. F. Klimmer, John Reardon, H. N. Bruns and W. L. Palinsky, trustees. If elected these men should make a strong combination and one that will put the club in the front rank. Under the former by-laws the election should take place on the fourth Thursday of October, but with the amended by-laws which will prob- ably go into effect at the next meeting, to be held on the second Thursday of October, which provides for only one meeting a month, the election will be held at the next regular meeting, Oc- tober 12. All the trade, employers and employes, members and non-members, are cordially invited to attend this meet- ing. Ample provision has been made for entertainment and refreshments after the election of officers. The sympathy of the club was ex- tended to the relatives of the late An- dreas Loeffler, Washington, D. C. Mr. Loeffler was the father-in-law of Wil- liam F. Gude and during the recent S. A. F. convention President Vaughan's reception was held at his lavishly deco- rated home and supplemented by a bar- becue and other entertainment. THE FLOWER SHOW. The Horticultural Society and the Florists' Club, after carefully looking over the exhibition field in this section, have come to the conclusion that there is only one building in the west that will accommodate the coming flower show, namely, the Coliseum in this city. The exhibition will therefore be held in that building November 7-1 1 in- clusive. There will be a great many added features to take up the enormous floor space of one and one-half acres and it is expected that the new features will bring from the surrounding coun- try a record-breaking attendance. Some very attractive special prizes will be announced in a day or two, but in the meantime the regular premium list may be had of E. A. Kanst, 5700 Cottage Grove avenue. George Asmus, of 897 West iViadison street, has been ap- pointed manager of the show and he states that -he has already received a number of applications from trade con- cerns who wish to have space for their displays on this occasion. NOTES OF THE DAY. The George Wittbold Company have had several large decorations in hand this week. They furtished the palms, ferns and decorative plants, including the large fruit and flower baskets used in the decorations for the fall opening of Marshall Field & Company. They also had an elaborate decoration at the Charles A, Stevens silk store, and ex- ecuted a very fine display for the open- ing of the new Colonial theatre. Wietor Brothers have been cutting some very fine Enchantress, Lawson and Lady Bountiful carnations. They have eight varieties of white of which Fred Burki and Lieut. Peary are new ones and which look very promising. They also have a new red seedling which they report is a fine grower, af- fording long stems and large flowers. Superintendent George Collins of the Peter Reinberg greenhouses says all stock is rapidly getting in first class con- dition. They have been cutting a splen- did crop of Perle and Liberty roses ; American Beauty is also yielding good stock. Woodlice have been troublesome and they are using sugar and paris green with good effect. Charles W. McKellar is receiving shipments of imported Teuton pottery which is ornamental and artistic ware and which seems to take well with the trade. He also reports that the demand for orchids is steadily increasing, and is receiving two shipments a week from the east. J. C. Bruckner has opened a new re- tail flower store at 87 Monroe street and reports a fair business. He has been connected with the Chicago flower mar- ket for almost thirty-five, years, being one of the early pioneers of the flower industry in this city. George R. Scott is again back at his old place of business, the E. F. Winter- son Company, after a two weeks' visit to various points in Michigan, accom- panied by his wife. J. B. Deamud has been receiving large shipments of Gladiolus Princeps and dah- lia, and reports a good sale, having dis- posed of large quantities during the past week. The George Wittbold Company had the largest shipping business in its his- tory during last month. They report a heavy demand for Boston ferns in all sizes. A. L. Randall is expected to return October 7 front his fruit farm in Michi- gan, where he has spent the summer. J. C. Vaughan is attending the annual convention of the American Civic As- sociation at Cleveland this week. The Fleischman Floral Company had charge of the decorations for Mandel Brothers' fall opening this week. Visitors : Albert T. Hey and wife, Springfield ; James Schols, Grand Rap- ids, Mich. ; C. E. Wonsetler, Bryan, O. ; Foreman Sharpe, of Samuel Murray's, Kansas City, Mo. ; James B. O'Neil, Des Moines, la. ; Mr. Chapin, Lincoln, Neb., Morris, III. — Simmen & Larson have decided to discontinue their down town store and will in future transact all busi- ness at their greenhouse. JoLiET, III. — This city is not likely to have a flower show this year. There is only about one-third enough money on hand to pay last year's premiums. Kalamazoo, Mich. — Two firemen were injured in a fire at the Dunkley Floral Company's greenhouses, Pearl and Dutton streets. The damage was $600. Bloomingjon, III, — The winter meet- ing of the Illinois State Horticultural Society will be held in this city Decem- ber 14-16. Copies of the premium list may be had on application to Secretary L. R. Bryant, Princeton, 111. GREENHOUSE EMPLOYES OF GEORGE REINBERG, CHICAGO. igo5. The American Florist. 471 E. H. Hunt, WHOLESALt Cut flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." 76 Wabash Ave, .CHICAGO Please tneniion the Ajnerican Florist when writing. E.C.AMLING (9 THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE |2 . IN CHICAGO. 32, 34, 36 RANDOLPH ST., | CHICAGO. g L. D. 'Phones Centisl 1978 and 1977. fUase ineiition the American Florist when writing. BUY YOUR iGut Flowers, Florists' Supplies, WIRE DESIGNS at THE FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET, 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. 'Please mention the A inerican Florist when writing. WHMLESALE /GROWER OF Cut Flowers Good Beauties, Maids, Brides and Carnations at reasonable prices shipped direct from greenhouses. D. WOOD BR3NT, W. Peterson and N. 48th Aves, CHICAGO. •Please mentwn the A niencan Florist when writing. CI)as.W.McKeHar Bi Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. ORCHIDS A Specially, Fancy Stock in VIOLETS, V«LLtY. OHRYSANIHE- MUMS ROSES. BEAUTIES, CARNATIONS and a full line of all Cut-Flowers Greeni. Wire-Work and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Sand lor Complala Catalogua. SINNER BROS. WHOLESALE GOT FLOWERS 60 Wabash Ave. Chicago. Careful attention to all SHIPPING ORDERS. Vaugiian & Sperry, Wholesale Floristis, 58 and 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES. Wliol^ale power/\arKjfe Chicago Oct 4. Roses, Beauty, 30 to 36-iu. stems 4.00 20 to 24 '■ 3.00 15 to 18 " l.SO® a.oo 12 " 1 00® 1 25 Liberty 3 00@ 6.00 Chatenav 3 00® 6,00 Bride, Bridesmaid 3 00@ 6 00 Golden Gate 3.00® 6.00 Killarney 2.00®, 6 OD Carnations 75® 1,50 Valley 3 00® 4.00 Asparagus Plumoaus, per string 25 to 50c. sprays 2.00@5.00 Sprengeri 3,00® 3.00 Galax leaves, Bronze, per 1000, SI. 50 .20 Adiantum 75® 1.00 Fancy ferns.... per lOOO, 1.00® 1.50 Smllax 10.00@I2.50 Violets, single 35® .75 double 40® 1.00 Harrisillilies per doz. $3 50 Dahlia 1.00®300 Cbrysanthemums 3.00® 4.00 J. a BUDLONG 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. "^as«..... =- CUT f LOWERS Please mention the Aynerican Florist when writing. PETER REINBERG 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholssale Gut Flowers LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD. Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES— Per doz. 36-inch stems $3 00 34-inch stems 3.00 18 inch stems 1.50 15-inch stems. 1,35 13-inch stems 1.00 Short stems $4.00 to $6.00 per ICO Per 100 LIBERTY $3.00 to $6.00 MAIDS AND BRIDES 3 tO to 5.00 UNCLE JOAN 3.00 to 5 OD KAISERIN 300 to 5,00 CARNATIONS 1.00 to l.SO All flowers are perfectly fresh anil properly packed. No charge for P. & D. on orders over $5.00. Zech&Mann Wholesale Florists Room 218, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Telephone, Central 3884. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. 4/bolesale Dealers and /> m-WI Growers of Cut Flowers GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILU Poehlmann Bros. Co. Whotasala Crowars of D"4i.r. in Cut Flowers All telegrdph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 35>37 Greenhouses: Randolph Street, Morton Grove. 111. OIXIO.A.OO* American riorist mS> ^'^ Always do business Week days and every day Sundays and holidays All over the country At home and abroad. KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY 40-42-44 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Our reputation has always been that we fill orders when others fail. All stock in season at Lowest Market Rates. 472 The American Florist. Oct. 7, Philadelphia. BUSINESS SHOWS IMPROVEMENT. Trade picked up considerably the past week but so also did the supply of flow- ers which appears to have more impetus than the demand. American Beauty roses are arriving in quantity and yet on Saturday last several of the whole- salers sold out clean, the market being almost bare before night. There seems to be an over-supply of white roses which, although in good demand, arrive in such quantities that they accumulate. First quality Kaiserins and Brides are certainly fine. Killarney is now becom- ing a staple as it can be had in fair quantity every day at several of the com- mission houses. Liberty is in fair condi- tion, there being some substance to the flowers. George Anderson expects to cut quantities of this rose the coming season, his stock looking fine. He is also sending in fine blooms of President Carnot. Carnations are much more plentiful and also greatly improved. En- chantress leads as usual and $2 is asked for the best stock. Dahlias were never so fine or plentiful as at present. Some of the cactus varieties are very beautiful and attract considerable attention from the public where displays are made in the stores. The price asked is $4 per 100 for the best. Lily of the valley has been scarce the past week, the best stock being moved quickly. There is a won- derful difference in the stock seen in the market. As it is not subject to insects, mildew, stem rot or many of the other ills, why should it not be grown more successfully? Chrysanthemums are in evidence, Ed. Reid being in with the first Glory of the Pacific. S. S. Pennock has been handling some fine Montmort from Weber of Maryland. Double vio- lets, now in stock with several commis- sion men, are fair for the season. NOTES. Mr. McKissick says business is stead- ily improving with him, an added feature to his establishment being open Sunday morning. This is an accommodation that will soon be demanded of all the houses, as the growing needs of the retail trade are such that there is nearly always something to go out on Sunday and as orders must be filled the retail dealer will need to be accommodated. The Niessen Company, Fred Ehret, and now William McKissick are in line. Who will be next? The Leo Niessen Company is handling a fine white dahlia with stems three feet long. It is fine for decorations and sells well. They have added the principal part of the Myers & Samtman crop of American Beauty to their supply of this rose which should be a good card for the company as this strain had the call in this city last season. James W. Heacock, oldest son of Joseph Heacock and Miss Orne were united in wedlock September 30. The wedding reception was held at the Hea- cock mansion at Wyncote. After a short trip the happy couple will reside at Wyn- cote, where Mr. Heacock is engaged in business with his father. Berger Brothers are getting more of the new rose Richmond with each ship- ment. The flowers are getting larger and if it continues to improve there will soon be a rooted cutting movement in that direction. The Floral Exchange of Edgely, is sending some good Queen of Edgely to Bernheimer. We also saw a jar of fine Chatenay at this place last week. Manager Muth of the Philadelphia Wholesale Cutflower Company is glad to be out again after two weeks' illness. The Market Company has Liberty roses of extra fine quality. They are all that can be desired for the season. Louis Couche of Seventy-second and Haverford streets is cutting some fine La France and Princess violets. H. Dumont has greatly strengthened his list of consignors and is handling a line of choice stock. K. St. Louis. GOOD STOCK SCARCE. The market was very dull during the early part of the week. Sultry weather made stock very plentiful, especially out- door carnations, which are very poor, and roses, the latter in many instances badly mildewed and unsalable. The weather has now become much cooler. The veiled prophets' ball and the horse show should enliven things a little, but the ball is not as it was in former years, flowers not being worn to any great ex- tent. A great many American Beauty roses arrived the past week very soft and open, but at the time of writing they are not plentiful. Violets are small and sleepy' looking, but cooler weather will improve them. CLUB MEETING. Those who responded to the invita- tions given by F. C. Weber and Theo. Miller were very much surprised at the elegant decorated semi-tropical garden, with flowers, plants and music, as well as dishes well filled. President Aramann was toastmaster and called on F. C. Weber to tell about all he saw of floriculture in the old coun- try. Mr. Weber very eloquently enlight- ened his audience. Theodore Miller next talked of the old country in general. Fred Meinhart spoke on how to fill the treasury. Messrs. Fillmore' and Guy spoke on spreading sociability and mak- ing the boys stick together. President Ammann then called Otto G. Koenig to tell how to run a flower show and how easy it is to raise funds. Carl Beyer, Robert Thomson, J. Steidle, C. C. San- ders and A. Jablonsky also made brief addresses and everyone went away well pleased with the occasion. NOTES. Charles Barry Wilson, superintendent of O'Fallon park, died September 28 af- ter a few weeks' sickness. His demise will be keenly felt by the community owing to his steady attention to his du- ties and uniform kindness and politeness to everyone who had any dealings with him. His funeral took place from the superintendent's cottage in O'Fallon park Saturday afternoon September 30. John Connon's team of mules were hitched to the hose carriage of the Web- ster Grove fire department. They took fright and fairly flew with the wagon passing in review before the mayor. John's mules were entirely too speedy for the department. F. C. 'Weber has an elegant display of Boston ferns also a fine display of palms and cut flowers at his greenhouses, which have been overhauled and re- painted. Charles Beyer was very busy with fall opening decorations last week. This firm has repainted its store and greenhouses and is in first-class shape for fall trade. Ed. Kalisch & Sons have an elegant display of fancy palms and ferns and they have repainted their store ancB greenhouses. Luther Armstrong, of Kirkwood, is bringing in some extra fine adiantum for cut flower purposes. The finest dahlias ever seen in this market were at H. G. Berning's the past week. George Angermueller is receiving some fine double violets which are selling well. Frank M. Ellis complains of the scarc- ity of good stock. Visitors: C. S. Ford, with A. Her- mann, New York; James S. , Wilson, Western Springs, 111. W. F. Pittsburg. BUSINESS GROWS IN VOLUME. Business continues to climb upwards much to the satisfaction of all. Stock im- proves daily but the supply was and con- tinues limited. During the past few weeks there has been big market for American Beauty and Kaiserin roses also Harrisii lilies. This finished a great season for asters, which are now about done. Some very fair carnations are beginning to appear. White chrysanthe- mums have also made their appearance, IN TOWN AND ELSEWHERE. Last week the State Editors' Associa- tion held their convention in this city and were the recipients of many enter- tainments, among the number^ was a luncheon given by the Westinghouse Electric Company at their shops. The luncheon was given on one of the in- terior bridges spanning the shops, on which 450 guests were seated and served. During the luncheon thousands of men were engaged at their occupa- tions, but few of them knowing of the presence or purpose of the guests. The iiridge was handsomely decorated with palms, bay trees, southern smilax and red gladioli, Breitenstein & Flemm being the decorators. Breitenstein & Flemin have made some changes in their store interior, which is now brilliantly lighted. The walls and ceiling are painted azure blue, a contin- uous shelf projects from the walls, which will be painted black, and after- wards adorned with yellow pottery. The store exterior is black with, blue trim- mings. The Phipps, H. C. Frick and A. Pea- cock conservatories are preparing for a big chrysanthemum show which will be a great exhibition. The Washington Floral Company, of Washington, states that its chrysanthe- • mums will excel the high standard of last year. F. R. & P. M. Pierson, of Scarbor- ough, N. Y., have been shipping some fine American Beauty roses to this mar- ket. Charles Crall of Monongahela will hereafter use gas as fuel instead of coal for the heating of his twenty-two houses. E. L. M. Lowell^ Mass. — Morse & Beals, suc- cessors to George W. Patten, made 2. window display last week of five thou- sand cut dahlia blooms. Their collection' which includes eighty of the leading varieties, was awarded first prizes at the Middlesex North agricultural fair, and the Nashua, N. H., fair this season. The firm will vigorously push their line of dahlias next season, and will add to their- list several new varieties not yet named.. igo5. The American Florist. 473 Fancy Carnations, Single Violet s, Roses GROWERS' NOTICE.— We are open for shipments of anything good. We make weekly returns. The Philadelphia Cut riower Co. WHO! FSA» E Fl ORIMM^ Bell Telephone, 324-323 Madison square. ►♦♦♦♦♦♦♦♦ ▼^ ►▼▼▼♦♦▼▼▼i mousALE WILLIAM GHORMLEY, Pally Receiver and Shipper of Fresh Cut Flowers. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, etc. 11 Titophonw 2200 and 2201 Madison Squart. 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY. ^ ^r^F^r^ ^p^F^r^ ^PV^F^ ^r^F^r^ ^F^r^r^ ^ VALLEY Special Prices Made on Yearly Contracts. RIBBONS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Samuel S. Pennock, THP WHOLESALE ■ ■■^ FLORIST, PHII-ADEI.RHIA. YOUNG & NUGENT Telephij^'oeS IVlldison s'q! WhOlSSSlG FlOriSfSl CATTLEYAS, GARDENIAS. ROSES, CARNATIONS and all seasonable novel- ties. With our long experience in shipping, and competent assistants In our packing department, we are in a positioa to guarantee out-of-town customers who place their orders with us that they will not be disappomted. Open Every Day at 6 a. m. ESTABI.ISHED 1887. J. K. ALLEN. Prompt Settlements with Consignors. Absolutely Fresh Stock Sent Out on All Wholesale Florist. Shipping Orders. roses, carnations, valley, asters, and all Cut Flowers In Season. 106 West 28th St., Telephone 1 67 Madison Sqr., ]VB^>2V ^^TOK^I^:. Consignments Solicited. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY, 44 W. 28ih Street, Cut l^lower Excliangft New Teieohone II& 798 & 799 Madisoo Sq, Fiease mention the American Florist wken writing, JOHN YOUNG, Special American Beauties, Surpassing Carnations. Lily of tlie Valley, Orchids, and all Seasonable Flowers. 51 West 28th St , NEW YORK. Telephone 1905 Madfson Square. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Original Pioneer House— Ettabliihed 1871. JAMES HART 117 W. 30th St., NEW YORK. Wholesale and Commission Consignments solloited. Shipping orders promptly attended to. 'Phone ^6 Madison. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. FORD BROS. Receivers and Shippers of Fresh Flowers 48 West 28th St. NEW YORK. Telephone 8876-3871 Madison Sq. Mease mention the A merican Florist w)ien writing. Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST. Conservatory connected from which I can ship terns and decorative plants promptly. 50 W. 29th St. NEW YORK. Tak 3860 and 3861 Madlw>n Square. Wbol^ale power/larKjfe New \ork, Oct. 4. Roses, Beauty best " medium '■ " culls Liberty, best " " culls ■' Bride, Bridesmaid, G. Gate. " Kaiserin, Oarnot Carnations *' fancy and novelties Violets Lily of the valley Lilies Smilax Adiantum As paragus Asters Gladioli 10.00@.25.00 3.00@10.00 .50®. 3 00 3.00@10 00 ..50@ a 00 .50® 5.00 1 50® 6.00 .75® 3.00 3 00 25.® .50 1.00®. 3 00 6 00@!0-00 8 00®,10.00 .50® 1 25 20 00@50 00 .25® 1 50 .50® 1.00 Thomas Young WHOLESALE FLORIST, 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Flease neniion the A merican Florist when writing VICTORY The Only House Handling the New Red Carnation To be Disseminated 1906. Also a complete line of Choicest Flowers. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, Kr^ 43 Wast 28lh Stre«t, NEW YORK. Telephones: 1664-1665 Madison Square. Flease mention the American Florist when writing. Receivers and Shippers of Cut Flowers. Consignments Solicited. A. L YOUNG S CO^^SMr'.^'" 54 Wast 28ih Street, Telephone 3559 Madison Sq. NEW YORK. FLOWERS SHIPPED BY John I. Raynor, Are the best product of the best growrers for the Neiv York Market. ADIANTUM CROWEANUM sold here exclutlvelr. 49 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. Tel. 1998 Madison Square. Walter F. Sheridan, WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephone 902 Madison Square. 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. 20 Years' Experience Tel. 4878 Madison. John Seligman, WHOLESALE FLORIST 56 West 26th Street. NEW YORK. OPPOSITE N. T. CUT FLOW^ER CO. Everythine in Cut Flowers. Consignments from growers solicited. Prompt returns. Best prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. CaRNSTlONS ■WIY SPECIALTY. ConBlgnments Solicited. Establlehed Prompt Payments. 1891. ALFREO H. LANGJAHR, '^e^'y'^VkV Telephone 3924 Madison Square. PHILF.KESSLER Wholesale Commission Florist 42 WEST 28lh STREET, Consignments solicited. Maiai VahIt Prompt pa /ments. l^lSinf 1 UFI^. Please tneniion the A merican Florist when writing. BERGER BROTHERS, 1235-1237 Filbert Street, PHILUELPHM. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, have better facili- ties than ever before to fill your orders for the best cut flowers in the market. A Trial Order is requested. Consignments solicited, 47& The American Florist. Oct. 7, CUT FLOWERS OR DESIGNS will be Delivered ior the Trade on Wire or Moil Orders in Best Qualities and Prices. lOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS — -- Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs, .j* .3* at.jt High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio. Indiana and Canada.. IHease mention the American Florist when writing, SAN FRANCISCO. Established 1872. Sievers & Boland, FLORAL ARTISTS 33 Pnst Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. INDIANAPOLIS. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Ave., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. ST. LOUIS. Fred. C. Weber, FLORIST, 4320-4328 Olive St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Established 1873. Bell, Lindell 676. DENVER. The Park •••Floral Co. J "" pfeVrnr''^ DENVER, COLO. MILWAUKEE. C. C. PoUworth Co. MILWAUKEE, WIS. ^'" '^^. KJ fr °' WISCONSIN. Please mention the A ruertcan Florist when writing. WASHINGTON. Shaffer MS 14th and Eye Sfreets, 'S^°Zf^. WASHINGTON. D. C. Please mention the American Florist whenwriting. DENVER. riORAl DFSIGNS AND TLOWERS. Best Quality on Shortest Notice. DANIELS & FISHER, '^d'- Order by mail, telephone, telepraph or cable. Cable address: * Daniels Denver." All Mail. Telephone. Teleifraph or Cable Orders ifiven prompt and careful attention. RELIABLE AGENTS IN ALL LEADING EUROPEAN CITIES. Please mention the A met ican Fiorist -when writing, WASHINGTON. A. Gudc & firo. FLORISTS 1214 F Street, Washington, D. C. CHICAGO. P.J.HAISWIRTH Auditorium Annex, .^- CHICAGO. Mail, telegraph or telephone orders filled promptly in best stylec Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, BUFFALO. Please mentton the A merican Florist when writing. ATLANTIC CITY. CHOICEST FLOWERS. George H. Berke rUORIST. Local and Long Distance Phones. 1505 Pacific Ave., ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. National Florists' Board ot Trade, Offloai 66 Pins Street, New York. Credit Reference Book. A subscription to our Credit List will cost you SIO a year, and it may •ave you KlOO the first month. Special Reports. We make a specialty of this part of our work, Collections. We collect slow and doubtful ac- counts. Why not go through your books at once and send us all the claims that are in arrears? WASHINGTON. ATLANTA. ATLANTA FLORAL CO. 41 Peachtree ATLANTA, GEORGIA. street. NEW YORK. W. H. Donohoc, 2 WEST 29th STREET, Formerlv of Yoiintr's. NFW VORIf Tel. 3034 Madison Sq. *'^ " " UIVIV. Orders from the trade, for theatre, steamship or otherwise, filled in first-class style, at wholesale prices. TRY ME. Please inention iSie A merican Florist when writing. WASHINGTON. GEO. H. COOKE, Connecticut Avenue and L Street, WASHINGTON, D. C. Please mention the American Florist when writing. ST. PAUL. HOLM & OLSON, ST. PAUL. THE LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Orders will be well cared for anywhere in Minnesota and the Dakotas. GALVESTON. Mrs, Chas. Eickholt, 2319 AVENUE M, GALVESTON. TEXAS. Cut Flowers, Floral Designs, Decorations. Telephone t087. All mail, telegraph or telephone orders promptly and artistically filled. OMAHA. HESS 5f SWOBODA, Florists, 1413 Farnam Street. /\mjf A ff A MPD 'Plione ISOI and L. 1682. UlwAIlA, JMED. SPRINGFIELD. Mark Aitken FLORIST. 378 Main St., Springfield, Mass. WASHINGTOM. Alex. B. Garden, C«ntor Mark.!, WaSMllgtOn, P. C. CARNATIONS, ROSES, Etc. AVholesale and Retail. Telegraph or 'Phone, JACKSONVILLE. MILLS THE FLORIST, 36 W. Forsyth Street, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. SAVANNAH. John Wolf, FLORIST, -SAVANNAH, GA. tgo5. The American Florist. 477 CHRYSANTHEMUMS Large white, large yellow* $3 00 and $4 GO per do2. ^/ S g<^ I ^ ^ ^ Plenty of fine double, I B-S ^^ 2S ■ 1 ^ | £X ^ Large crop of fine Ion g an d mr dfum T llJld9 50cto$1.00per too. I Lf C>aU 11^9 Beauties, $(.50 to $3.50 per doz. Extra Fancy Valley $3.03 to $4.00 per 100. 3, L. Randall Company, 19-21 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. GERANIUMS $10.00 and $t2.50 per lOOO, Send for List. Per 1O0O SMILAX, from rose pots.. $10.00 SPRENGERI, from rose pots 10.00 PANSIES 4.00 ASPARAGUS DEFLEXUS and ROBUSTUS, $2 50 per 100. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. CARNATIONS strong Field Plants. S,C00 LAWSON $50.00 3,000 PROSPERITY 40.C0 5,000 MME. JOOST 40.00 3,000 PERU, white 40.00 W. A. HAMMOND, Richmond, Va. GERANIUMS From2V2-in pots. The following varieties, strong plants, potted in July, $1.50 per 100; :$14 00 per luoo, TO MOVE QUICK: Mme. Buchner (white), S. A Nutt, J. Viaud, Beaute Poitevine, Bruant. Cash. TheW.T. BUCKLEY COMPANY, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. SMILAX!! Strong, 2-iiicfe, $1.50 per 100; $t2 50 per ICOO. C. HUMFELD, Clay Center, Kans. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. Dracaena Indjvisa, 3. 4, S-inch, $5.00. $10.00 and $25.00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 3-inch. $5.00 per 100. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, Castellane. John Doyle, Perkins, Single and Double, Gen. Grant, La Favorite. Mme. Salleroi. rooted cuttings, $1.00 per 100; 3-inch, ,$5.00 per 100. Vinca variegata, 2-inch. $2.00 per 100. Rex Begonias, nice plants, 2 and 2%-inch. $5.00 per 100. Primula Obconica, 2-inch, $2,00 per 100. Chinese Primroses, 3-inch, $4.00 per 100, Jerusalem Cherries, 3-inch. $5.00 per 100, Boston Ferns, 5-inch, 30c each. A nice lot oi Made-up Kentia Palms, in 8 incli and 9 inch pots, at $3.00 to $5.00 each. Splendid plants lor decoration. CASH WITH ORDER. GEO. M EMMANS, NEWTON, N.J. rXTB4 riNE Asparagus. SPRENGERI, PLUMOSUS, Per 100 2^-inch pots $2.00 3-inch pots, fine 3.00 4-inch pots, fine 4.00 4 -inch pots, fine 5.00 5-inch pots, fine 6.00 4-inch pots, fine 5.0C 5-inch pots, fine 6.00 6-inch"pots. fine 8.00 Can be shipped by freight or express. Cash with the order. r. WALKER & CO. Box 316, NEW ALBANY, IND. FIELD CARNATIONS Low Closing Prices, Perfectly Clean Healthy Plants, Grown on New Ground. Lawson, Norway, Prosperity, Joost, Armazindy, Lord, 1st size, strong bushy plants, $5.00 per 100: $45,00 per 1000: 2nd size, very nice stock, $4,00 per 100: $37„S0 per 1000. Dqcac Strong stock to force, A few r%V9^9| hundred very fine 4-inch Brides and Maids at $8.00 per 100. Brides and Maids, strong 3-inch, .$3,50 per 100. Ivory and Golden Gates, e.xtra heavy 3-inch. $3.50 per 100. ■ W. H. GULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III. From 2-inch pots, and Red Sport DDnCDTDiTY '^'"b Field-Grown Plants, rnUorLnlM at $5.00 per hundred. Will soon be sold out. Order quick. A. B. DAVIS & SON, Purcellville, Va. Wielor Bros. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF Cut Flowers. Am. Beaulies— Perdoz. Extra long $4.00 30-inch stems 3.00 24-inch stems 2.50 18-inch stems -1.75 12-inch stems '. 1.00 Short 60 Roseo — Per 100 Maids $2.00 to $6.00 Brides 2,00 to 6.00 Liberty 3,00 to 8,00 Chatenav 3.00 to 6.00 Golden Gate 3.00 to 6.00 Perle .3.00 to 6.00 Special prices in 1000 lots. Carnations — per 100 Good stock $1,00 to $1.50 Fancy 2.00 Special prices in 1000 lots. FERNS $ .15 SPRENGERI ; , . ..f2.00 to 4.00 Subject to ciiange without notice. RICE BROTHERS, 128 N. 6th St.. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Wholesale Cut Fluwers and Supplies. Wild Smilax Flowers Billed at Market Prices. Shippers of choice Cut Flowers and Gieeus of all kinds. Try us. ^'r^^^n carnation pjnts Queen Louise. The Queen. Governor Wolcott. Indianapolis, Harlowarden, Prosperity. $5.00 per 100: $45.00 per 1000. Lawson, Nelson Fisher, Golden Beauty, Boston Market, $6.00 per 100, S. J. RfcUTER, - - Westerly, R. 1. Shipping Labels FOR CUT FLOWERS; in two colors on gummed paper; your card, etc, in black and leaf adopted by the S. A. F in red. Price per SOD, J2.85; per 1000, $4.50. Samples on request. Electro of leaf, postpaid, $l.2S. '^^^sPrlet'.''"" Chicago. American Florist Company, 478 The American Jt'l grist. Oct 7, The Seed Trade. I; AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCUTION. W. H. Grenell, Plerrepont Manor, N. Y., Pres.; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., First Vioe-Pres.; C. E. Kendell, Cleveland, O., Sec'y and Treas. Twenty-fourth annual convention at San Jose, Cal., 1906. It is expected that the defunct Harry N. Hammond Seed Company will finally pay about 40 to 50 cents on the dollar. Some lots and a building remain to be sold. A Wisconsin muskmelon grower is making a profit' of $1,500 from three acres of ground in growing a special va- riety of muskmelon of his own hybrid- izing. Grand Rapids, Mich. — Members of the local Ladies' Literary club have im- ported some bulbs direct from Holland and will sell them to the school children as follows : Tulips and narcissi, i cent each ; crocus, two for I cent. The Texas onion growing problem is still a much mixed one. Some of the newer growers who had no definite plans in regard to marketing are dis- couraged while some of the old ones will therefore double their acreage, ex- pecting to profit by the dropping out of the inexperienced. Canary Grass Nutritious. Charles P. Braslan, of the Braslan Seed Growers' Company, San Jose, Cal., calls attention to the utility of canary grass as an addition to our hay crops and submits the following analysis by Prof. C. V. Piper, agrostologist of the De- partment of Agriculture, Washington, D. C. Prof. Piper states that the ap- pended analysis compares very favorably with that of many of the leading grasses and in so far as a chemical analysis can show it indicates that canary grass is decidedly nutritious. ANALYSIS OF CANARY GRASS. Moisture 13.77 per cent. Ash 5.42 per cent. Ether extract 2.65 per cent. Protein bodies (N. x 6.25) . . . 6.54 per cent. Crude fiber 21.98 per cent. Nitrogen free extract 49.64 per cent. 100.00 Exports of Chinese Lily Bulbe. Consul Andersen, of Amoy, thinks the exports of Chinese lilies or narcissus bulbs from China this year will break all records, and that a very considerable trade could be built up .between China and the United States. He says: The indications are that the record of shipments of narcissus or sacred Chinese lily bulbs for the United States will be exceeded this year. Fifty tons went out of Amoy in one vessel bound for the United States last week, and the next steamer for the Pacific coast is to take a similar shipment. The prospects are that there will be at least $35,000 worth of these bulbs shipped to the 3,700 ACRES OF GARDEN SEEDS IN CULTIVATION. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Wholesale Seed Growers. SAN JOSI CALIFORNIA. United States this year, exceeding the ordinary record by perhaps $5,000. Prac- tically all of the narcissus bulbs ex- ported from China go from Amoy, and at least three-fourths of these go to the United States. The bulbs are raised in the Chang Chow district, about 30 miles inland from Amoy. The flowers are popular among the Chinese, having more or less of a religious significance, although nothing like the significance commonly believed in the United States. The ex- tent to which they have come to be sold in the United States can best be realized when the volume of exports from the producing district is realized. In 1902 1,600,000 bulbs were exported ; in 1903, 2,348,000; in 1904, 2,030,716, valued at $35,627. The exports this year will probably reach $43,000. A considerable trade in Chinese lily and calla lily bulbs might be built up be- tween Amoy and the United States. The bulbs can be produced here at a minimum price. On the hills here- abouts, especially up country near where the narcissus bulbs are produced, the lilies grow wild. Sometimes an entire hillside will be covered with them. The climate seems to be pecu- liarly adapted to their growth, and in addition to this the cheapness of Chinese labor affords other advantages. The Chinese use calla and narcissus bulbs for medicinal purposes. Appraisers' Decisions. AROMATIC SEEDS. Protests of H. W. Buckbee et al. against the assessment of duty by the collector of customs at the port of Chi- cago, September 20, 1905. The merchandise covered by these pro- tests consisted of various aromatic seeds, classified under the provision in paragraph 254, tariff act of 1897, for "seeds of all kinds not specially provided for," which the importers contend should have been classified free of duty under paragraph 548, relating to "drugs, such as * * * seeds, aromatic ; * * * any of the foregoing which are drugs." The importers submitted their protests without offering any evidence whatever in support of them, merely requesting the board to ascertain the practice in classifying the same merchandise at the port of New York. The pepper seed consist of the follow- ing-named varieties : "Sweet Mountain, Ruby King, Cayenne, Long Red Cay- enne, Long Yellow, Golden Dawn, Celestial, Chile, Red Cluster, Tomato- shaped. The New York examiner of seeds, summoned in compliance with the importers' request, recognizes these as simply varieties of the common garden pepper, not raised for their seeds, and whose product is eaten as table vege- tables or pickles. He states that none of the varieties named is used as a drug. The other alleged aromatic seeds are- of the following varieties: Balm, sweet basil, bene, borage, catnip (or catmint),, henbane, hyssop, sweet marjoram, penny- royal, rosemary, rue, saffron, sage, tansy,, thyme, and wormwood. All these seeds probably have aromatic properties since the herbs grown from them are among the best known aromatic plants. It is common knowledge also that these plants are used medicinally to a greater or less extent, though it is not clear that some of them, like sweet marjoram, sage, and thyme, are not chiefly used as condi- ments. But while reference to the United States dispensatory and other standard authorities shows that the leaves, stems, tops, flowers, or stigmas of most if not all of the plants named are used medicinally or for making infu- sions, decoctions, oils, etc., used in medi- cine, we have failed to find a single in- stance where the seeds of these plants- are spoken of as being in official use as drugs. Frequent reference in the United States dispensatory to aromatic seeds- which are themselves used as drugs- makes the omission in these cases signifi- cant. Thus, parsley seeds are mentioned as drugs in that authority, as are also- dill seeds, cardamon seeds, fennel seeds,, and fenugreek seeds, the last four named plants being cultivated chiefly if not. wholly for their seeds. The board has held parsley and dill seeds to be free as aromatic seeds "which are drugs," under said paragraph 548. It appears from the testimony of the- examiner of seeds at New York that aromatic seeds of the varieties in con- troversy in this case, with the exception. of the pepper seeds, are at this port ad^ mitted free of duty under paragraph 548. The evidence does not satisfy us, how- ever, that the practice at New York is- founded upon definite information that, the seeds in controversy are sold by drug houses or used medicinally. We find no warrant in paragraph 548 for exempting aromatic seeds which are not themselves- used as drugs, notwithstanding they may grow herbs and plants used in medicine. The board is not justified in reversing" the decision of the Chicago collector, which is presumed to have been basedi upon adequate evidence, because of vari- ance in practice with New York, unless the practice at the latter port is shown to- be supported by the facts. We conclude- that the importer has not sustained the burden resting upon him to prove that the seeds in question are in themselves drugs, within the meaning of the statue. Board decision In re Burpee & Company is substantially to the same effect The protests also relate to two varie- ties of seeds invoiced as kohlrabi and scorzonera, which the examiner at New York states are well-known vegetable seeds, whose product is used exclusively as a vegetable. The protests are overruled and the collector's decision affirmed. Iron Age 99 FARM and GARDEN IMPLEMENTS. No. 6 "Iron Agre" Combined Double and Singrle Wheel Hoe, Hill and Drill Seeder. The Most Complete and Satisfactory Line of Garden Tools on the Market. Your 1906 Catalogue should include these tools. Cuts and Copy we furnish. BATEMAN MFG. CO. Box 84, CRENLOCH, N. J. igo3. The American Florist. 479 iPEASl § and other f iSEEDSi I When you are buym^ on this i 1 side kiodlv ask for samoles i side kiodly ask for samples T and prices. T ( W. W. JOHNSON & SON, Ltd., ( / Boston, ENGLAND. \ PUGET SOUND Cabbage Seed. NEW CROP NOW READY. : : Write for Prices. : : COX SEED COMPANY, Seed Growers for the Wholesale Trade, S3n Francisco, Cal. CYCLAMEN SEED^ NEW COLORS IN CYCUMEM. HUGH LOW & CO. have now seed or their grand new variety, **Low's Salmon," the finest new thing introduced in recent years, as well as their old well-known varieties of "*Gi|ianteum,'* also seed of Schizanthus Wlsetonensls, the Finest of All. Get quotations from Headquarters. The House lor Roses, Figs, Vines, Heaths. Palms, Etc. BUSH HILL PARK, Middlesex. Eng, BURPEE'S SEEDS Philadelphia. Wholesale Price List for Florists and Market Gardeners, CCMORSE&CO. SEED GROWERS. 815-817 SansomeSt., SAN FRANCISCO, GAL, Careful Growers of California Specialties. Dutch • Bulbs For Forcing and Fall Planting. FRANKEN BROS., LAKE FOREST, ILL. Cineraria Grandiflora Trade pkt. Medium Tall— Prize varieties mixed 8 .50 Dwarl— Prize varieties, mixed BO D?incv SUPERB MIXED— ^ oz., 60c; H oz., ruujjr ji,i6; Oz., S4.50. Clioioe Large Flow- ering, mixed, Oz., SI. 35. W. C. BECKERT. Allegheny. Pa. Wm. P. Craig '^^r^:?! Plants, Bulbs and Seeds. I30B Filbert Street PHILADELPHIA. Seed Grower Southern France. Jacques Rolland NIMES, FRANCE. f Established 1680. Telegraph Address, JACROLLAND. CONTRACT GROWING ORDERS A SPECIALTY. ^"IvJClCU rlllOX oGCQ Compacta and in separate colors. Also VERBENAS, ZINNIAS, PANSIES. All kinds of VEGETABLE SEEDS, as Beet, Cabbage, Carrot. Onion, etc. CATALOGUE ON DEMAND. LEONARD ONION SETS. Our Sets are now Harvested. WHITE PEARL SETS Ready to Ship Writo for PrIoM. Flower Soads and Bulb* Wholesale Seed Growers. Seeds tor present requirements ready to ship. Contract orders for delivery after harvest IMS are still being booked. Baana, Paaa and Qardair Saada. Writs tob Pbiceb. TURNIP SEED. "SSK-KK.:"" CO. CHICAGO Piease mention the American Florist whenwriting. ^B"Jy~iNc MUSHROOM SPAWN ^Z'^l^^l Wa Crow Muahrooma. We are headquarters for " PURE CULTURE " SPAWN and importers of ENGLISH MUSHROOM SPAWN. Write us and we will send you free of charge valuable information on the subject Fraah Supply ol Spawn Evary Month. KNUH GUNDESTBUF & CO., ^^S8SS.StS^. ^273 l«III«waukee Ave., CHICAGO. Please fnention the A merican Florist when writing. Fresh Importations Every Month. FERTILE. PRODUCTIVE. EniiUsh in bricks, per 100 lbs., $6.00 f. o. b. New York; $6.60 f.'o. b. Chicago. Write for prices on quantity. VSIJGH3N*S SEED STORE 84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. 14 Barclay St. NEW YORK. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Frequent importations from England. Always fresh and lively. J.'^J. STYER, Concordville, Pa. f lease mention the A merican Florist when writing. MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUMBIA, ALASliA, BOHEMm MUSHROOM =SPAWN = Fresh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM & SPAWN CO. 911 CHEMrCAL BLDQ. ST. LOUIS. MO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. LAMBERT'S PURE CULTURE MUSHROOM SPAWN, Produced by the new grafting' pro- cess from selected and most prolific varieties, has NEVER FAILED TO RUN Sold by Leading Seedsmen. Manufactured by MINNESOTA SPAWN COMPANY, ST. PAUL, MINN. Please mention the American Florist whenwriting. Alway mention the American Flo- O fist when you order stock..jt ■' 480 The American Florist. Oct. 7, [ TheNurseryTrade j V AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Emory Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., Pres. ; Orlando Hurrisou, Berlin, Md., Vice-Pres.; George C. Seager, Rochester. N. Y., Sec'y. TbirtV'first annual conTention, Dallas, Tex., 1906. J Sue for Infected Trees. J. A. Kelly & Sons, nurserymen of Nelson, B. C, have commenced an ac- tion for $3,274 damages against C. L. Whitney and W. G. Whitney, owners of the Northwestern Nursery, Walla Walla, Wash. The plaintiflfs allege that between January i and May i, 1905, they purchased of the Whitneys orna- mental shade and fruit trees amounting to $730, which were guaranteed to be perfectly healthy and sound. The trees, however, the Kellys allege, proved to be affected with insect pests and fungus growth and were destroyed by the gov- ernment inspector at Vancouver. Kansas Nurserymen Sore. Kansas nurserymen are amused and yet chagrined over the action of some eastern nurserymen, according to a Kan- sas City paper. The easterners are ad- vertising that their nursery stock excels the Kansas stock and are making strong efforts to corral the western trade. As a matter of fact two-thirds of the nurs- ery stock sold by eastern nurserymen in the west is raised in Kansas. Nearly every Kansas nurserymen has a contract to supply the eastern nurserymen with young trees. The eastern men can buy the Kansas stock cheaper than they can raise it at home. So they contract for it and sell it as their own, at the same time advertising that the Kansas stock is inferior. A Novel Nursery SaJes Scheme. Arthur G. Babcox, representing the Babcox Landscape Gardening Company of Cleveland, O., has made the follow- ing novel business offer to the residents of Grand Rapids, Mich., in the public press: "I want three workmen with families whom they wish to make happy. I will draw them plans for beautifying their homes, will send gardeners to plant the shrubs and prune them, and they will pay $50 in three installments, the last n6t to be called for if the plants do not grow. We shall accept $1 orders from 100 children, for which we will send shrubs, vines, bulbs and plants which will bloom the first summer. Next September we will award three prizes of $5, $3 and $2 for the best ex- hibits, the awards to be made from the letters the children write about their progress. The three essentials to be considered will be originality, arrange- ment and general appearance." PEONIES „. 100 eyes Humel, late pinl; $l.a) Queen VioiorlH, blusii white 2.00 La'e Hose, fine rose colored 2.(X) Mixed Pink Varieties 1.00 BATAVIAGRiENHOUSES Batavia.lll. Piease mention the A tnerican Florist when writing. PEONIES FOR EARLY PLANTING Choice selection of named so-ts. Strong young plants of three to tive eyes and one to two yeais' growth since division. Far better thaa Old stock freshly cut up. Apply lor rates per thousand. Alba Plena Blu h while guaid petals. L»raoii tinted center, chHn^iDg to clear white. Per doz., $2 50; pHT 100. $15.00 Boro'fard Delicate rose with creamy petal- oides. Tip e carmine. Large bloom, i*er doz., S3 50: per ,00. $15 00 Ottlachil Denp crimson. Late. Per doz., $2 00. per 100, $13.00. ' Eclatania. (Jherrv rose to center. Full strong bloom Early. Per doz . $3 00; pfr 100, $12.10. Fastlva Alba Pure waxy while, flaked with carmine at cenfpr. Large full flower. Per doz., $3.50; pep lOO, *25.00. Festlva Mi*x'ma. Immense blonra on stronolid shade of brill>11 the adverti«ef ■where Jl dj 5 >ou saw his advertisement. Jacs Smits, Ltd. -js^s- (BRANCB AT BOSKOOP.) Wholesale Growers of o"nIiJe*StIi aurserj] stock, pot grown forcing plants. Lllaos & specialty. BerliD and Hamburg Valley— the best quality. Catalogue free on demand. When tn Eur pe please inspect our nurseries. NAARDEN-BUSSUM, OBir Atntttrdam, it onr R R. Dapot. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. THE MOON Send to Ooi;:y3.(>^fisr Forj Trees, ^hrub4, Vines Your I and Small Fruits. Desoriplive Illusirated Catalogue Free. THE WM. H. MOON CO., Morrlsvills, Pa. Philadelphia Rambler, All sizes. 1 to 3 years. Splrea Van Houttei. Splrea Anthony Waterer, Hydrangea Pan. G'and , Vlbur-.um Pxcatum,. and other leadiiiji shrubbery. Write for prices. THE CONARD & JOniES CO., West Grove, Pa. Are the Cheapeit Becausi' I hey Ate th- Best. D.&C. ROSES Wecarry in stock upwards of athous.>nd differ- ent varieties, consisting of the very latest Euro- pean varieties, includit g Baby Rambler, as well as all the leading varieties of A merican origin; stock from 2^ and 4 and 5-lnch pots. Sond us your list of wants to-day. Ask for catalogue, free. The Dingee & Conard Co wggrG'j.oTpA. Palms, Orchids, Day Trees, etc. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Surplus Stock. Low Budded Roses, Tree Roses, Clematis, field- grown. Clematis, pot-^irown, Hydrangea p. g., Hydrangea o g. oq stem. Ask for our special pi ices and wholesale catalogue. Please inspect our nur'-eries when in Ho land. W. VAN KLEEF&80NS. TSf^;"or BOSKOOP, Holland. /pC",'. The American Florist. 481 TnE Pl« OA".— AS a Street Tree ANDORRA'S PIN OAKS TO THE TRADE ONLY: This fall we will move a block of Pin Oaks that have been tvvice transplanted. In good roots, stems, caliper and tops, they will please critical buyers. SPECIAL PRICES: Per 10 Per 100 6 to 7 feet $ 6.75 $32.00 7 to 8 feet 8.00 40.00 8 to 9 feet if .00 44 00 9 to 10 feet 14.00 48 00 10 to 12 feet 18 00 60.00 The above prices are the lowest at which a No. i grade has ever been offered. These trees are absolutely lirstclass. Not less than io trees at the 10 rate, 25 trees at the lOO rate. Packing additional. ORDER NOW. Usual catalogue teims and conditions. Andorra Nurseries, WM. WARNER HARPER, Proprietor, Chestnut Hill, PHILAOeLPHIA. Palms and Asparagus CHEAP. Per 100 Latania Bor., 2-in. pot, seed leaves. $ 3 00 " " 3-iii. pot, 15-18 in., 3 ohr. Ivs . 12 00 " " 5-iii. pot, 18 20 in., 3- 4 ohr. Ivs. 15.00 " 5-in. pot, 20-24 In., 4 ohr. IvB. 20.00 Kentia Bel., 2^-in. pot, 6- 8 in., 2-3 leaves. . . 10.00 " " 3 -in. pot, 8-10 in., 3-4 leaves... 12.50 Sherman Nursery Co. CHARLES CITY, IOWA. THE Tottenham Nurseries, Established 1872. A. M. C. VAN DER KLST, Managing Director. Dedemsvaarf, (Holland.) Headquarters for Hardy Perennials Camong which are the latest and choicest) 13 acres devoted tor growing this line as Anemone, Aster, Campanula, Delphinium, Funkia, Hemerocallis, Hepatica, Incarvillea, Iris, Peonies, Phlox decus- sata and sufiruticosa. Primula, Pyrethrum, Tritoma, Hardy Heath, Hardy Ferns. Also 6 acres Daffodils, 12 acres Conifers, (specially young choice varieties to be grown on), 3 acres Rhododendrons (also the best American and Alpine varieties), 2 acres Hydrangeas. We make it a point to grow all latest novelties in these lines. Ask for catalogue. LTD. T^£6 FrnltTrees^mallFnilteTOninmentBl Trees, £ver|Ereens and Shrubs, Shade Trees, Hardy Koses, llardy Plants, Climbers, etc. The largest aiid most complete collections In this country. lUnstrated DescrlpttTe Catalocne, 144 paees. aUo Ocserlptlve List of NovelllcH and (Specialties for Fall Planting, mailed FKEE. ELLWANGER & BARRY Mt- Hope Nurseries, Rochester, N. Y. Drawer J. Established 65 Tears. 'cslifornia" privet Branches. Per 100 Per 1000 70.000 3-yrs. 18-24 ins. 5 to 8 ,$1.S0 $12.00 100.000 3-yrs. 2-2!4 ft. 5 to 10 2.00 18.00 75.000 3-yrs. 2 -3 ft. 5 to 10 2.50 22.00 100,000 2-yrs. 2-2^ ft. 5 to 8 1.75 15.00 Branciies. Per 100 Per 1000 100,000 2-yrs. 2ys-3 ft. 5 to 8 2.00 18.00 50,000 2-yrs. 3-3V4 ft. 6 to 8 3.00 22.50 Trees, 4-yrs. heads 3 to 5 ft. stems, 35c each. ASPARAGUS. 500,000 2-years, 300.000 I-year: 100.000 1-year. 75.000 1-year, 2.5,000 1-year, 25,000 1-year, Per 100 Per 1000 13.00 2.50 2;50 2.50 2.50 2.75 Palmetto, very iieavy roots ^ *1n Paloietto. very heavy roots 30 Barr's Mammoth, heavy roots -^ Conover"s Colossal, heavy roots 30 Donald's Elmlra, heavy roots 30 Columbian White, heavy roots ^ Strawberry Layer Plants— Gandy, Bubach and New Home 40 3.00 Glen Mary. Clyde, Fairfield, Michel'sEarly. Haverland, Excelsior.Tenn. Prolific and Brandy wine 30 -.50 This stock is first-class in every way. These prices are subject to change witnout notice. Write for Trade List. RI VER VIEW NUR SERIES , ,.fAt^ 'it2.^\^^7f*. j Please mention the A mei'ican Florist when writing- I J S S s s s s s 100.000 Field-Grown 1 Fine Healthy \ Plants \ CRISIS, new commercial scarlet $200 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. Flamirgo $i0.00 per 100, Prosperily, $600 pence. Enchantress, $8.00 per 100. Queen Louise, Lorna, Portia, Eldorado, $5.00 per 100. J. L DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. \ \ S Ketairie Ridge Norsery Co. H. PAPWORTH. President. NEW ORUEANS, l-A. Growers ol CARNATIONS. ROSES, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, PALMS AND NURSERY STOCK. Cottage Gardens Co. inc, QUEENS, LONG ISLAND, N. Y. SPECIALISTS: PEONIES, CARNATIONS AND SPECIMEN- NURSERY STOCK. 482 The American Florist, Oct. 7, Announcements of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, sliootmg and sporting readers are solicited and will be given place m this column. Address all correspondence for this depart- ment to J. H. Pepper, 4J9 Sixth Ave., New York; Eobt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St., Phiiadel- L phiaj o? to the American Florist Co., Chicagow S. S. Pennock's Fish Story. The accompanying iilustration is a story without words and when S. S. Pennock, of Philadelphia, in speaking of his summer vacation is asked if he had a good time he simply hands out the photo and enjoys the sensation it produces. . When on his summer outing Mr. Pennock, the wholesale florist, is evidently the wholesale fisherman of Wes- terly, R. I., where he has his cottage. The largest on the pole weighed over seven pounds and the string was caught in the .surf with hook and line in less than an hour. K. At Washington. The District Amateur Bowling League, of -which the Florist's team is a member, held a meeting on the night of September 25, preparatory to the opening of the season. President George T. Cox, who is also chair- man of the prize committee, reported num- erous handsome prizes, a complete list of which will be published later. George H. Cooke, on behalf of the Florists, offered to the league a cup, the value of which will be $100. The offer of the Florists' team was unanimously accepted with an amendment that it be requested not to win the cup. It is the purpose of the florists to offer five in- . dividual prizes, of which further particulars will hereafter be given. S. B. At Boston. The Seed Trade Bowling League has or- ganized for the season of 1905-6, Harry Jenner of the R. & J. Farquhar & Company team being elected president and William B. Cahill and John P. A. Guerineau of the Schlegel & Pettier Company team respect- ively secretary and treasurer. The league has been enlarged to six teams this year, ,the Music hall flower market and the Park street flower market being the new teams. The league is starting on a good founda- ition this year and it promises to be a ban- iner season for the bowlers. The first match of the season will be Tolled October 3, 'Schlegel & Fottler Com- -pany versus Music Hall Flower Market and R. & J. Farquhar & Company .versus Joseph Breck & Sons, and on October 5 Park .Street Flower Market versus W. W. Rawson & Company. From present indications it would not be at all surprising if there were some very high scores rolled, as the bowl- ers are all out for high honors and during the practice games the majority are rolling ahead of their last year's averages. Seedsman. Back to Nature. "Yes, sir," said the dried beef millionaire, "I have found that what those fellows say about a return to nature is all right. My country place is just making a new man of me. There I am surrounded by the works of nature on every side, and the effect has not been less than wonderful." "Where is your country place?" "Out where there used to be that sandy common. I have brought trees from fifty miles away and planted 'em. I have had an artificial lake made. I have sodded that whole sand dune. I have electric lights or gas lamps scattered everywhere. I have shut the surf away with a ten-foot break- water. I've got awnings to keep the sun off you as you loaf there, and fancy hedges to break the wind's force. I've got a tank forty feet square, where the water is heated or cooled to suit the bather's taste. There are electric fans out on the lawn for hot days, and steam heat can be turned on in all the summer houses when the days are chilly. There's nothing that the mind of man or the ingenuity of human hands can compass that I've not got there to make life comforta- ble. Come out some day and get made over. I tell you, dear boy, you fellows who work the whole year around here in the city don't know what you miss. Come out with me and learn how much communion with old Mother Nature will do to set you up." — Judge. European Horticultiu-e. (FEOM THE GERMAN TRADE PAPERS.) Iris for Forcing.^ — The forcing of iris for its blooms as a high grade decorative ma- terial during the winter months has, so far as Germany seems to be concerned, passed the stage of doubtful experimenta- tion, and is now regarded as a branch of cut flower industry that holds its own as a perfectly safe and highly profitable business. To impart lasting quality to the flowers of iris by artificial, unseasonable culture, proved, as was expected, an up- hill task, but the finding of varieties least deficient in this most desirable requisite of all cut material, the selection of such tliat were most tractable as subjects for forcing and the search for a rational, almost infallible method of culture, met with entire success. Iris Chinensis, I. Sibirica, I. subtriflora, I. notha, I. livida, a few varieties of I. pumila and its hybrids, and a number of improved forms from the great section of I. Germanioa, such as Florentina, Darius, Bridesmaid, Queen of May, Penelope, I. spectabilis, as also I. ochroleuca gigantea, are said to be all excellent varieties for forcing. It is claimed that large sized flowers of iris are not what are wanted, and that those varieties producing small blooms in great profusion and in an endless variety of delicate colors, are most easily forced and yield largest returns. S. S. PENNOCK'S CATCH AT WESTERLY, R. L' AND WRITE THE BonoraChemicalCo. 584 Broadway, NEW YORK CITY, For full particulars of the New Wonderful Discovery, NATURE'S PLANT FOOD. "BONORA" The best florists and seed houses are now giving it full space in their catalogues. "BONORA" is endorsed and used by the Parks of Greater New York, Albany, Paterson, N. J., etc., etc. It is also used in all the principal departments of Wash- ington, D. C , as follows: Capiiol Grounds, Botanical Gardens, Congressional Library Grounds, Soldiers' Home, Zoological Grounds, etc., etc., "BONORA" is used by the best private estate gardeners in the United States. "BONORA" is made in dry and liquid form. Use it now in ) our greenhouses. It largely increases the growth, size of the flower, length of stem, and makes your plant healthy, giving the leaves a beautiful green color. In the spring use it on your lawns, in the vegetable gar- dens, on your fruit and thade trees, shrubbery, etc., etc. "BONORA" is put up in liquid form as follows: 2, 5 and 10 Gallon Krgs, per Gal. ..$2, 00 Half Barrels (25 gals.) per Gal 1.75 Barrels (50 gals.) per Gal 1.50 One gallon makes 100 gallons when mixed with water. "BONORA" is put up in dry form in all size packages. 10 lbs. making 250 gallons $5.00 ASK YOUR DEALER FOR IT OR ORDER DIRECT. Bonora Chemical Go. 584-586 Broadway, NEW YORK. jgos. The American Florist. 483 BOSTONS. Oof Bostons arc in a very fine shape and will surely please you. Each. Doz. 100 4-inch stock ..Jf .20 $ 2.00 $ 15.00 5-inch stock 50 5-00 40.00 6-inch stock 75 7-50 60.00 7-inch stock 1.00 10.00 75.00 8-inch stock 1.25 12.00 90.C0 -1 0-inch stock 2.00 20.00 ISO 00 2 1-2-inch FERNS $3.00 per 100; $25.C0 per ICOO. nOLTON&OUNKEUO. 462 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. .Please tneniion the American Florist whenwriting. Northern 2-year, Field-Crown ROSES Own roots, $10.00 per 100. Crimson Rambler. Paul Neyron, Cenl. Jacqueminot, Mme. Plantier. HYDRANGEA P. G., 1 -year, field $ 4.00 HYDRANGEA P. G., 2-year, field 10.00 VINCA VAR., from field 4.00 ALSO ROSE PLANTS. Leading varieties out of 214-inch pots at prices which will interest you. Send for list. C. M NIUFFER, Sprinsfield, 0. EVERYTHING IN Carnations. New and standard varieties. JENSEN & DEKEMA. ^^^H^.^'it-o^.Sf. The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE tS.OO per doz.: ttS.OO per 100: tlOO.OO per 1000. Dissemination 1906. Wonderlully productive. INDUNAPOLIS FLOWER ( PUNT CO., ) Indlmipolli, JOHN HABTJE f Ind. theH.Weber&SonsCo. CARNATIONS OAKLAND, MARYLAND. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. Per 100 Per 1000 White— Hill, Queen Louise, Peru $4.00 $35.00 Colored— Sport 3.50 30.00 SpTeniferi, 4-inch 6.00 Calla Lilies 7.00 MRS. A M.SCHAFEP, 229 Balmoral Ave.. CHICAGO. 300,000 ROSES ^^5*^! . H. p.. H. T.. T.. R,. CL.etc. Ready to ship from 2' > and 4-iii. pots. 2/ The LEEDLE Floral Co., ^""t^}^ Carnations Fine, Healthy, ■ Field-Grown Plants. Per 100 Per 1000 ESTELLE $6.00 $50.00 LAWSON 6.00 50.00 NELSON 5.00 40.00 Per 100 Per lOOO MORNING GLORY 5-00 40.00 GUARDIAN ANGEL 5.00 FLORA HILL 5.00 40.00 40.00 All plants sold under the express condition that if not satisfactory they are to be returned immediately when money will be refunded. Per 100 ACDiDir^llC PLUMOSUS, 3V2-inch...$5.00 /%Or/%li/%VllJo SPRENGERI, SVa-inch Per 100 ]f45.CO 5.00 45.00 .Peter Reinberg Hhicaoo:.';:. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Hannah Hobart THE PRIDE or CALIFORNIA. THE GRANDEST OE PINK CARNATIONS. A shade deeper in color than Lawson blooms, four to four and one-half inches across, full and reg:ular. Stems long and stronu. Does not burst the calyx. Growth free and easy. A prolific bloomer. Its flowers wholesale for a higher price than any other carnation in the San Francisco market. (See illustration and full description in American Florist of July 1. 1905). Orders for rooted cuttings booked now and filled in rotation beginning Jan. 1, 1906, at $3.00 per 12; $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000. JOHN H. SIEVERS 5 CO., 1251 chestnut st, San Francisco, Czd. Please mention the American Florist when writing Havey»pw p|{|M|tosES -' CHRISTMAS PEPPERS your order for I still have some fine plants to offer of both, and also some other things. FerlOO Primroses, Chinese and Obconica, 2Ji-in $2.00 Smllax* fine, strong plants. 2^^-in 1.50 For^el-me-nots, fine field cllumps for winter blooming ■ 4.00 Stevla, fine field clumps 8.00 - Pansles* finest large flowered, transplanted. .50 $4.00 per 1000; larger plants, in bud and bloom, per 1000. $6.00 70 Christmas Peppers. 2M-in $2.00 Fine 3-in. flower and berry 4.00 O. IS. HCH^r^^^ OirAi3.d :^a.x>ids Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. FerlOO Asparagus Plumosus Nanus. 2Hin 2.00 Hydranifea Otaksa, fine. 4-in 8.00 Begonia Vernon* stock plants, 4-in 6.00 Double Daisies, Longfellow and Snowball, fine transp. plants from frames. $4 per 1000.. .50 Shasta Daisies, fine, flield clumps 6.00 Coreopsis Grandl£lora Eldorado fine field grown '. 4.00 Dlfiltalls (Foxglove), fine field grown 5.00 ISSPANSIESS^ THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Stront! Field-Grown Plants Now Ready- All large flowering: and great variety of rich colors. $4.00 per 1000. $7.00 for 2.000. Plants by mail 60c per 100. Seed, finest rnixed, $1.00 per pkt., .$5.00 per oz. Octotjer 1. plants in bud and bloom. $6.00 per 1000; $3.00 per 500. The above guaranteed to be first-class in every respect. .Cash with order please. Li Di JcNNINuO) SOUTHPORT. conn. Grower of the Finest Pansles. 3uifiMtl u9ym, jsiMU uvoi^sm y >i/j uoifuaui 9SV3JJ Finest Quality Guaranteed. GIANT PANSIES $3.00 per 1000: 2.000 for $5.00; 5.000. $11.25. Your shipment of pansies to hand. Never got any nicer ones. Henry Eichholz. Daisies, double. Snowball and Longfellow. $230 per 1000. Hollyhocks, double. 5 leading colors, guaranteed to bloom. $3.00 per 100. Alyssum, Double Giant, 2bi-'\VL., $1.75 per 100. Primula, quality guaranteed, Obconica Grand- iflora. finest fringed seedlings, strong. Alba and Rosea. 75c per 100. mail; Alba. 2-in., $1.75 per lOfl. Cash. BYER FLORAL CO., Shippensburif, Pa. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Jerusalem Cherries "i^f Bushy plants. We are potting them in 5-in. and need the room. We will close them out at $4.00 per 100. This is an excep- tional offer and won't last long. Thaddeus N. Yales & Co. MT. AIRY, PHILADELPHIA, PA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, BAKER'S FERNS. BEST ASSORTED VARIETY FOR DISHES. $3-00 per 100; $2S.O0 per lOOO. Satisfaction or your money back. C. F. BAKER & SON, 59-61 Cornelia Street, • • UTICA. N. Y. Please mention the A merzcan Florist when writing, CYCLAMEN Splendens Gi(£anteum Hybrids.— Finest strain in the world in five colors including the fringed variety: well grown stock from 3H inch pots. $12.00; from 4-inch pots. $15.00; from 5-inch pots. $20.00 per 100. Satis- faction guaranteed. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa 484 The American Florist. Oct. 7, Buffalo. STORE DECORATIONS UNPROFITABLE. Store openings were the feature of the past week, in which all had a hand, palms, wild smilax, gladioli and asters forming the largest part of the work. The prices obtained for this work is hardly in keeping with the labor in- volved. When a florist takes 200 or 300 palms, works all day Sunday and a part of Monday, waters stock at least four times a week and then carts them to his greenhouses, not counting the loss of palms and their renting value, the price is not enough as all agree, but to increase prices for the loan of palms is slow work. NOTES. Andy Adams has a cutting from W. F. Kasting's political tree and grafted it on to a_ republican branch trying to land a nomination. He will know later whether it is a success. Miss Rowan who had office charge for \y. F. Kasting for several years, has re- signed to accept a position with W. J. Palmer & Son. There are some more good weddings in sight where the florists' art will be a great factor. . . Charles Shoenaut is rapidly recovering from his recent illness. Visitors : Arthur Zirkman, of M. Rice & Company, Philadelphia; Max Beattus, of the Dayton Paper Novelty Company, Dayton, Ohio. Bison. Centealia, III.— J. W. Ross, enter- tained about twenty members of the re- tail merchants' association at his green houses. Each guest was presented with a tea rose as a souvenir. Salt Lake City, Utah. — Local flo- rists report a revival in the trade, as the fresh crops of roses and carnation pinks are now being gathered, and the demand in increasing for various society and other functions. STRONG FIELD-GROWN Carnation Plants. Guardian Angel, $3 00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 Cash with order. FLUE6GE BROS, zTsiN.Leavittst. Chicago Please jnention t/ie A mencan. Florist when writing. CHARLES B. TOTTY, WHOLESALE FLORIST S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 No. 24th Street, PHILADELPfflA. }f^ Correspondence Solicited. Please mention the A mencan Florist when writing. ^^ Regan Printing nouse Larg* run* ol CATALOGUES Our SpaelaHy. Write for Figure*. 83-91 Plymootb Place, CHICAGO. THE KEY TO SUCCESS THE WHOLE WORID AROUSED. Not a Icopeck for ludemnity, so Witie says, ana he won a billion for Russia. Follow the example oTWitte. Stick to your word: love your business don't pive in or break down under the strain ol daily lift. Courage, shrewdness, energy and honesty is the motto that madw Godfrey Asch- mann a sunofssfui business man. Be Wide Awake and look at ihe rpmarkably low quotations of Godfrey Ascbraann'sAraucariaextielaa and other roliag;e p'ants. Fill your empty houses now while the weather will permit of shipping safely, and make 100 per cent on your money. Asparai{us Plumosus Nanus. 3-in., strong, per llO Si M. 4 lu., lOo. GODFREY ASCHMANN (0 TJ m O > r H OF AMERICA. ARAUCARIAS. All these are erown for me under contract 'by an Araucaria specialist in Belgium. I must say, for the bt'nefil of my customers, that they were neve' before so nice and large for the money as this year. I herewith quote you special low prices on them for cash: 5M-in. , 10 to 12 ins. high, 2 years old, 3 tiers . S .50 5W-ln., 13 to 15 ins.- high, 2 years old, 3 to 4 trs .60 6- in, 16 to 18 ins. high, 3 years old 3 to 4 trs .75 6M-in., 18 to 20 ins high, 3 years old, 4 to 6 trs 1.00 6>4-iu.. 20 to 24 ins high. 3 years old. 4 to 6 trs 1.25 Araucarla Compacta Robusta. 6 to 7-incb potM. 3 t ' 4 tiers. 2(J inches wiue, $1.50. SI. 75 to J'j.OO each. Glauca, inch pots. 3 to 4 tiers, 16 to 24 inches wide, (i.25, $1.50 to $1 75 each. Kentia Forsterlana, 30 to 36 inches high, 4-yr. old, $1.1)0: 4-year old, 26 to 30 inches. 75c. 4-inoh pots, made-np. witn 3 in pot, about 10 leaves m ail 20 in. high, 25c. Belmoreaoa, 4- year old. 25 to 30 inches high, 81 00 each. Above is the size ent.ered in the Philadelphia custom house. Made-up plants, one large one in center and three smaller ones around, 7-inch pots, SI. 50 to $1.75each Flcns Elastlca. 4-in., 25c; 5to 5M-in., 30 to 40o 6 inc po' 8, very large, 50c. Adlantum Cuneatum. Maidenhair fern, 4-in., very strong, ready fur 6- in. or 6-in., 15o. ; 5-in., 20c. GODFREY AS'^HHaHH. Cocos Weddelllaaa, 3-in. (doz, or 100) .15. Areca Lutescens, &Hto6-in pots, 25 to %' inches hi^h, flixe each, 40 to 50c; 4-inch pots, made up, 3 in pot, 16 to 18 inches high, 20o; 6- inch pnts, made up, 3 in pot, 35, 30 and 35 iDP-hes high, 40e 50c to 75c. Cash. Best mixed ferns fo' dshps. 2i4-iiiC'h $5, 3 inch, strong $7 psr 100. Boston Ferns, 8-in. pots, -as biE as a bushel basliet,$1.25 loiBI 50 each. Scottl^ Ferns, 8 in. i ots. as big as a washtub $3 eacn — wortii Uouhln; that. All my Jerna are pot grown, and not taken from bench. Dracaena BruantI, 24 iufihes high, busby, just arrived irom Euio e, price 50 •, each, or $5 per doz. The first consi=;nmenc of Azalea Indica ace in now (60 capes arrivtd) Azaleai i«r Chrihtmas forcing are the Simon Mardner, double pink Ver- vsueana dbl. variegated .Deutsche Pearl, dpuble white. Have only the cream of Ghent's produc- tions, price 50c. 75c and $1 each. Easter bloom- icig, ail leading American varieties, including Mmp. Van df'r CruvsPD. 40c. 50 5 60c. 75o, $1 each- American Beauty Roses, taken from the field for ^.asL«r lo ciu:, t\. iiic..e» and upwards, suit- ahie fiT 6 in-'b po's, 25c each, by dozen or 100: Primula Obconica, fancy strain, 4-in., ready tn sti It iuio 5 or 6-iD. pnts. lOc. Primula' Chinese, lohn RuppV best strain, 4-in,, lOc. Latania Borbonlca, 5-in. 30c. Hydrani{ea Otaksa, 6-in. 2ic; 4-ia. 15c. Large clumps 101 tubfi, 50c 75c to $1.0U. Cash with order, please. All goods must travel^ at purchaser's risk. Mention if pots wanted. A Few of Many Testimonials Received Lately. Grpenvllle, S. C, Sept. 12, 1905. QoDFRBT AscHMANN. Phila.: Dear Sir: — The Araucaria recently received^ from you are fine, and I can get a good profit handling your stock. Yours very truly, J. Nkwton Holland. Canon City. Colo., July 29, 1905; Mr. Godfrey Abchmahm, Phila.: Dear Sir: — My order for Araucaria Excelsa- arrived in nice condition. They were all right. Accept my thanks. E. B. Bess. Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 25, 1905. Godfrey Aschmahn PbiJadelphia: Uear Sir:~Tbe a'-aacarla arrived in good- shape. They are strictly flrat-class, and I am well pleased. You mav expect to hear from me again. Very truly yours. Frank A. Suter. 101 S Ontario Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Imoorter and Wnoiesa'e G'-ower of •'Or PuALANTS YOU NEED THIS FALlT^ Per 1000 $22. SU L Per 100 Asparagus Plumosus, strong, bushy plants, 2^-inch pots $ 2 50 Asparagus Plumosus, strong, bustiy plants, 3-inch pots 5.00 Aspiragus Sprengeri, strong, bushy plants, 214-inch pots 2.00 Asparagus Sprengeri, strong, bushy p ants, 3-inch pots 4 00 Asparagus Sprengeri, strong, bushy plants, 4-inch pots 8.00 Crotons, fine assortment of all leading kinds. 214-inch pots 3.00 Fern Nephrolepis Elegantlssima, 2i/i-inch pots 22.50 Fern Nephrolepis Scottii, strong, 214-inch pots 6.00 Boston Fern. 214-inch pots 3.00 Rubbers (-icus Elastica), 15to 18 inches 2500 Primula Obconica, 214-inch pots 2.50 Primula Chinese, fine colors, 2%,-inch pots 2.50 Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum, 214-inch pots 3-00 Smilax 2'4-inch pots 1.50 Orange Otaheite, strong, 214-inch pots 3.00 Orange Otaheita, strong, 3-inch pots 5 00 Orange Otaheite, strong, 4-inch pots 10.00 Vinca Major Variegatafield-grown plants, strong, with the vines, or vines Cut off, as you prefer. This is fine clean stock. Speak quick. 4.00 Lemon Ponderosa. This is growins in favor, not only as a fruitins; plant, but many florists are planting it for the blossoms. It blooms in Uree pan- icles, the individual blooms almost as large as tuberoses. It has a true orange flower fraurance, and is elegant for weddings. Strong, 214-inch pots 3.00 Strong, 3-inch pots 600 Baby Rambler Roses, strong, 214-inch pots 7. SO This is Fine Clean Stock. If vou are in the market for any kinds of ROSES, please write us. Our catalogue is ready to mail, describing all kinds of Roses and other plants, yilg GOOD & REESE 00> Largest Growers of Roses in the World SF>RINGFieL.D, OHIO. 18,00 25.00 50.00 20.00 12.50 35.00 70 00 Please mention the A tnerican Florist wheti writing. FEiS,lSPlAGllS, Elcl Per 100 ASPARAGUS PLUMOSUS. ZH-in . . $ 3.00 ASPARAGUS SPRENGERI. 3^-in... 2.50 GREVILLEA ROBUSTA. aVj-in 3.00 SMALL FERNS tor Ferneries, all the be^t aud most hardy varieties ; strong bushv plants 3.00 %Z .0 1 per 1000. PRIMULA OBCONICA. grand strain, 2^-in 3.00 large flowered, 3.00 PRIMULA SINENSIS. a/s-in GERANIUMS, full list of new and standard varieties, late spring struck plants 3.00 BOSTON FERNS. 2V4-in 3.00 BOSTON FERNS. 6-in., heavy 45.00 BOSTON FERNS. 7-in., heavy 60.00 BOSTON FERNS, 8-in , heavy 75.00 No better way to buy than from the bench it stock is like ours HYDRANGEA OTAKSA. strong plants from flcld, bushy, good, f o; 6 to 7-in. pots 12 00 Per 100 BEGONIAS, flowering, in variety 3.00 CYCAS REVOIUTA-A large stock of all sr/ed t yeas; will make quick sellers; bright, Iresh stock, just right for retail sales. 4 to 6 leaves. 35c: 6 to 8 leaves, 50c; 8 to 10 leaves, 75u; 10 to 12 leaves, $1.00. KENTIA BELMOREANA and FOR- STERIANA-Grand values, »1.50, $2.00, $3.50 and $3.00 each. No belter stock in the country. - FICUS ELASTICA. a line of imported plants 13 to 15 in high, nicely hard- ened out of doors 35 00 EUPHORBIA JACpUINIAEFLORA. fasbioued wiuter-flowering 4-ia. i.ld plant, grand when nicely done; branched plants 10.00 EPIPHYLLUM MAKOYIANUM and E. TRUNCATUM VIOLACEUW (Lobster Claw Cactus), strong 3-year heads 20.00 LILIUM HARRISII. 7to9-in 7.00 LILIUM HARRISII. 5 to 7-in 3.50 Send (or Price List No. 5. THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. B/IRGSIN OFrERS tN ^IgSliSi SIlSluS. f S.ron..fieId-.rown. Begonia Manicata Aurea, extra fine, 3 inch. Grevlllea Robusta, strong. 2!4-inch. CHINESE PRIMROSES, the best strain. 2!4-inch and .^-incli. Double Svveet Alyssum, 214-inch. Excellent field clumps. Vinca Major Vanegata, ( Vinca Major Green. f VIOLETS, larjje lield clumps: Californ a, Pincess of Wales. Swanlev White, Hardy Enyi.sii. HARDY PERENNIALS, field clumps. large col- lection. Very reasonable prices on^application. NATHAN SMITH & SON. Adrian. Mich. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONI ELEGANTISSIMA Grand stock— In all sizes. Very popular in New York and all the large cities. Unpreesdented Sale of Large Spaelmens A splendid investment to plant NOW for the (all trade. Prices from 75c each: $9.00 per dozen: $50.00 per 100 up to $2.00. $3.00, $5.00. $7.50 each. Satisfaction guaranteed. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown, N. Y. 486 The American Florist. Oct. 7, Killarney Plants FOR 1906 Richmond Plants TI^E will propagfate on orders any number of above varieties for ensuing season. Have the largest stock of Killarney in America. The price will be $J5.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000, from 2 I-4-inch pots, and guaranteed fine plants, but must have the orders early, as we are not in the plant trade. To insure permanency of order we want a deposit of 20 per cent of value with order; same will be credited on bill at delivery of plants. Correspondence Solicited. BENJAMIN DORRANCE, ^n^^^^^'.f^t^. Dorrancelon, Pa. Please m.ention the A tnerican Florist when writing. Wanted to Buy FERNS AND PALMS OR ANY SALABLE PLANTS. MUST BE BARGAINS To sell over retail counters. We can handle large quantities of GOOD selling STOCK if PAICES are RIGHT. ALPHA FLORAL CO., KANSAS CITY, MO. Piease mention ike A merican Florist when writing. Cyclamen Gigantenm£.s.5| per 100: 5-in.. coming in bud. $15.00 per 100. Primroses. Cliinese and Obconica.21i-in. $2.00 per lOO: 300 for $5.00; 3-in., S3.00 per 100. Cinerlas. 214-in.. $2.00 per 100, 300 for $5.00. Asparagus plumosus. 2'i-in., $2.00 per 100. Spreoderl, 2'4-in.. $1.50 per 100: 4-in., bushy, $5.00 per 100. HILL TOP GREENHOUSES. 16 Gray A venue. Utlca, IN. Y. Impatiens Holsti The latest and best pot plant for Christmas. We can offer as lonff as stock lasts strong plants in 2U-in. pots $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. Description of the above plant will be found in our wholesale bulb catalo^rue. free on application. yv. W. RAWSON & CO , 12 and 13 Fanueii Hall Square, BOSTON. Piease meniion (he A ynerican Florist when writing, A GRAND SUCCESS IS- Coreopsis Grandiflora'^foV" lyear, from field, suitable to pot up. for forcing later on. For instructions see page 295 in American Florist of Sept. 9. MARTIN KOHANKIE, Painesville, 0. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. FOR FALL DELIVERY Cannas In 20 best varieties. Will be pleased to quote you low prices. VINCA VARIEGATA, strong field-grown plants. $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Please mention the A merican Florist when -writing LARGEST STOCK OF ALL BELGIAN PLANTS Azaleas, Araucarias, Sweet Bays, Palms, Bogonias, Gloxinias, etc. LOUIS VAN HOUTTE PERE, GHENT, Belgium. Please mention the A merican Florist uuhen writing SMALL FERNS, for fern dishes 2V4-inch pots, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 Primula obconica •. 4y2-inch pots, $8.00 per 100 " Obconica, grandiflora, rosea and fimbriata, 2i^-inch pots,$3.00 per 100; $25.00 per lOOO Field-grown HYDRANGEA OTAKSA for 6-inch pots, $10.00 per 100 PRIMULA BUTTERCUP 2y2-inch pots, $3.00 per 100; 3-inch pots, $6.00 per 100 All the above mentioned stock are strong plants ready for a shift. Cash with order. CARFIELD PARK FLOWER CO., To' '"""p^K-S^JhSrilVor ''**''' Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Field- ' Grown Queen Louise, Gov. ^Volcott, Guardian Angel and Mrs. Joost. Boston Ferns, 2^-inch to 10-inch. Scottil Ferns, 2-inch to 10-inch. Plersonl Ferns, 2^-inch to 10-inch. Barrowsii Ferns, 3-inch. Tarrytown Ferns, 2Hinch to 4-inch. Plumosus, 2-inch to 6-inch. Spreniferi, 2-inch to 6-inch. Cyclamen, 4-inch stock. Celestial Peppers, 4-inch stock. Chinese Primroses, 2-inch, 3-inch and 4-inch. Primula Obconica, 2^-inch and 3-inch. Baby Primrose, 3-inch. !^ GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Please mention the Am.erican Horist when wt-itiTig, Scottii Ferns strong rooted runners, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per lOOO. Also a nice lot of 6, 7, and 8-in., prices upon application. DAVIS BROTHERS, Morrison, III. Please mention the Afnerican Florist when writing, PETER LAMBERT TRIER, Germany, DQCpC Strong, field-grown bedding and '**'^^^ forcing varieties. Best ^aveltles. FRAUK.DRUSCHKI (the best white hybrid). 2 yrs.. extra large plants. 40.000, for fall. $90.00 per 1000; Soleild' Or, $10.00 per 100; TepUtz,$8.00; Etoilede France, $25.00 per 100. Catalogue on application. Please metiiion ike A mertcati FLorist when writing. Orchids! $^ Arrived in superb condition Catlley, Sohroadaras, C. Trianas. C. Clgaa C. Warnarl, C. Dowlana. Write tor prices. Lager & Hurrell, summit, n. j. Orchid Growers and Importers* ORCHIDS Lardent Importers. Exporters, Growers and Hybridists In the World. SANDER, SL Albans, England. Agent. A. DIMMOCK, 31 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY Please mention the American Florist when writing. PANSIES. Giant varieties that sell on sight. $3.00 per 1000 2.000 or more. $3.00 per 1000. Scoltll Ferns, bench, for 3-inch. 12Hc: 4-inch. 20c- 5-inch. 40c. Extra fine plants for 7, 8 and 9-inch, 60c. Runners, 3c Tarrytown or Elegantlsslma, for 3-inch, 35c; 4-inch, 50c; 5 and 6-inch. 75c. PRIM! ROSES, Baby. $2.00 per 100, Double Daisy, (Giant) Snowball, Longfellow, $2.50 per 1,000. Coreopsis Lanceolala, 2-year, $3.00 per 100. German Iris, mixed, divided. $1.00 per lOO. Hardy Pinks, 5 kinds, field-grown. 3Hc. Hollyhooks, very large. 1-year. 10 double sorts. also single, mixed. $2.50 per 100; $22.50 per iOOO Asparagus P. N., 2-inch. $2.00 per 100. Flowering Begonias, 8 kinds. 2H-inch,'2Hc. Double Alyssum, 2-inch, 2c. Forgel-me-nols, everblooming, blue, $3.00 per 100 Sweet William. $3.00 per 1000. Rubbers, 4-inch 20c: S-inch. 30c. Stevia Serraia, field. 5c. Cash or C. 0. D. Direct all orders plainlyto BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. I DAHLIAS. \ 1 Larpe undivided field clumps, Elegranta. Zulu. $5.00 per 100. Edith Connor. C. W. Bruton. $8.00 per 100. Ten otlier clioice named varieties. $10,00. CANNAS. Large undivided field clumps. Austria, Burbank. L. E. Bally. .$15.00 per 100. F. Vaughan. Sec. Chabane. M. Berat. Alsace. Robusta, $20.00 per 100. Pres. Cleveland. Cinnabar. Shenandoah. Queen Cllarlotte. .$25.00 per 100. Kate Gray. Penn. Premier. S. Trelease. $50.00 per 100. Wagner Park Conservatories, SINDEY, OHIO. BOSTON EERNS PALMS, DRACAENAS, GERANIUMS, CO- LEUS, and general bedding stock in lar^e quan- tities. Write for prices. Cash or satisfaotor; references. L. H. Foster Estate, Sorc>?eIter,mas5 It is good busi.i;iess policy to mention The.... AMERICAN FLORIST When you write to an advertiser igo5. The American Florist. 487' Boston Ferns FINE STOCK FROM BENCH NEPHROLEPIS BOSTONIENSIS, 2-inch, $4.00 per 100; $30.00 per 1000. Variety. BOSTON FERNS.. Size Height Leaves Eaoh ... 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... 5 ... 6 ... 7 ... 8 ...10 California Peppers 4 " *' 5 Jerusalem Cherries 4 Kentia Beltnoreana 3)4 4 7 10 Kentia Forsleriana 4 " " 5 , " 6 " " 10 Latania Borbonica 3 3)4 4 Phoenix Canariensis 8 Phoenix Reclinata 6 12-14 15-17 32-34 46-60 18-20 24-26 26-30 48-56 11-13 12-14 36-40 14-18 5-6 5-6 6-7 7-8 3-5 4-6 5 6-7 4-5 4-5 10-12 6-7 Dozen 8 ..50 1.00 1 50 3.00 6 00 9 00 13 00 18.00 1.00 1.50 1.00 2.00 3.60 30.00 3 60 7.20 15. OU ion $ 4.00 8.00 12.00 Variety. 15.00 30.00 1.00 1.50 3.00 7.00 12.00 Araucaria Excelsa 5 6 Pandanus Utilis 3 " 5 Pandanus Veitchii 6 ■' 7 " 8 Dracaena Indivisa 5 Fragrans. 4 ■' 5 " Massangeana 6 Asparagus Plumosus 3 4 " Sprengeri 4 '* *' 5 Ficus Elastica 4 •• 5 Size Heigtit Leaves Each 3-5 tiers. 3-5 tiers. .75 100 S 6.00 Dozen 900 1500 2.00 5.00 9.00 12.00 18.00 24 00 36.00 3 00 3.00 5 00 12 00 1.00 1.50 1 35 2 00 3.00 4.80 6.00 Cycas Revoluta, fine stock from 25c toS3.00each 1.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 1.00 20.00 8.00 12.00 10.00 15.00 NEPROLEPIS BARROWSII strong stock plants, $25.00 per 100. WE HAVE AN IMMENSE STOCK AND CAN GIVE EXCEPTIONAL VALUES. Prices subject to change without notice. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., lesr Buckingham Place, CHICAGO Please mcntioii the A fncytcan P.ornt when writing. 1905 •^ OCTOBER ««♦ 1905 Sun. Non. Tue. Wed. Thur. Fri. Sat. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 PALMS and FEKNS. FLORISTS' Specialties. USE OUR RED POTS. FLOWER BOXES. NOTICE, THIS MONTH will be a good time to lay in a supply of some of the things yov will be most in need of for Fall Business. Send Us Your Order. C. G. POLLWORTH CO. Milwaukee, Wis. western leaders, Hease mention the American Florist when writinz SPECIALTIES ROSES, from 3-iiich pots, CARNATIONS, (or fall delivery, CHIirSAHTHEMUMS, SMILAX. VIOLETS. Prices Low. Send for List. In Best Varieties N. Y. WOOD BROTHERS, Please yneniion the A merican Florist when writing, HINODE FLORIST CO. ...JAPANESE NOVELTIES... riNY PLANTS, in 2 and 3-in. decorated Japan- ese pots, 215.00, S30.00 and t35.00 per 100. RHAPIS, 5 to 15 shoots, 50 cents eaoh. CASH WITH OBSSB. URGEST GROWERS OF EASTEV UllES. WOODSIDE. N. Y. and WHITESTONE. L. I.. N Y. Hydrangea Otaksa Pine field-grown plants, 810, J 12 and $15 per 100. CARNATIONS— Prosperity fine field-grown plants, »4.00 per 100; J35.00 per 1000. VIOLETS— Imperial and Princess of Wales, nice field-grown plants, J4.00 per 100; 835.00 per 1000 }^~ Satisfaction guaranteed. BAUR FLORAL CO., Erie, Pa. Primroses ,^ Asparagus CHINESE, ready Aug. 20 83.00 P. W. NARCISSUS Grand., 89.00 per 1000.. 1.00 PANSY PLANTS 83.00 per 1000.. .50 CASH. 100 PLUMOSUS NANUS, 2-inch pot 82.00 SPRENGERI 2.00 SHASTA DAISY 2.60 PAN SY SEED, large flowering Oz. 4.00 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. ;, 1 J Please mention the American Florist when writing PALMS In Variety. SCOTTII FERNS, FICUS ELASTICA, DRACAENAS, CYCAS, §.f.r.1 CALIFORNIA PRIVET The Best to Be Had Anywhere. R. DREYER, Please merUiontke American Florist vjken writing. WOODSIDE, L. I., N. Y. SCOTTII The Most Graceful Nephrolepls Known Retailers who have handled this fern are unani- mous in proclaiming it the best Fern ever introduced. Consult any grower who has bought Soottil and he will tell you that it is as far ahead of the Boston as that variety is ahead of all other introductions. See my adv. on second cover page in American Florist of Feb. 25th. JOHN SCOTT, Heap Street Greenhouiei, BROOKLYN, N. Y. BRANCH: E. 4Stli St. and Rutland Road, flatlNisb. Tblbphose, 1207 Wn.LiAMSBtrRe. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. 488 The American Florist. Oct. 7, The Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output of Flower Pots is larger than any concern in the World Our Stock is always Large and Complete Main Office and Factory, 713 WHAPTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY. N. J. LONG ISLAND CiTY. N. Y. f ^_j. _ Hif!--^^^- That's how long it takes Just aittinUl6'° ^^"^f or syringe a greenhouse with The Wittsbold*s Patent Watering System. I have the only practical nozzle on the market to use on ho^e for greenhouse work. Price $1. CO. Money refunded if not satisfactory. It will pay you to investigate. Write ior particulars to LOUIS WITTB0LD,1708N HalstedSt Chicago. Please mention the Atnericati Florist "when -writing. SAVE THE BLOOMS! NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE PIANTS.USED FOR FUMIGATION ORSPRAyiNG.INDOORSOROUT 200 mm TOBACCO f&m.m mma N ICOTI N E Ml F-O. CO.. St. Louis. Mo. Please merman the A merzcan Florist when mrttine. Sphagnum Moss and Peat. Best grades at lowest prices. Selected stock Moss for design work. Green Decorating Moss. Live Sphagnum lor orchid culture. Nursery Stock Moss at lowest prices, Leaf Mould. Fiberous and Rotted Peat. Best grades. Before ordering your supply elsewhere. Write us for prices. Give us a trial and be convinced that we can give you satisfaction in these goods. Am^nc^n IWoss & P- at Co Corlis Bros.. Props.. Waretown, Ocean Co N J. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Red Standard Flower Pots Price list and samples on application. Paducah Pottery, J. A. BAUER, Proprietor. PADUCAH. KENTUCKY. Rease mention the A merican Florist when -wrtting. SAMPLE POT AND PRICE CIST ON APPLICATION. C. C. POUWORTH CO., !J||**^'^=^ Please mention the American Florist ■wfttmuriting. -THE- Florists' Hail Association Insures over 23,ono,noo square feet of glass. For particulars address J0KN6.ESLER.Sec'v,"''°;ifJ?'^^''- THE KELLER POTTERY COMPANY, Manufacturers Of FLORISTS' RED STANDIRD POTS. Azalea Pots, Bulb and -Fern Pans, Etc. Write for Price List. 2I3-I5-I7-I9-2I-23 Pearl St., NORRISTOWN, Pa. m: To Your Advantage AVrite for our prices on New and Second-hand Gulf Cypress Greenhouse Lumber, HOT-BED SASH, . GREENHOUSE OLASS, BOI ER», PIPE and FITTINGS, STEAMFITTING TOOLS, HOSE and HOSE VALVES. VENTILATING APPARATUS. ETROPOLITAN ATE RIAL CO. GREENHOUSE WRECKERS: 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue. BROOKLYN, N. Y. Please inenlion the Ajneyicun F.ori^t when writings Foley's Floral Fotographs. Floral Album, size I2xii containing 24 different funeral designs. By express, $s.00 c. o. d. 226-228^ BOWERY, NEW YORK. Please mention the American Florist when ivritinz, Kramer's Pot Hangers For Sale By Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Price, $1.00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. I. H. Kramer & Son. *"^%^a""'" GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFACTURERS OF FLOWER POrS. Before buying write for prices. 36'-363 Herndon Street, near Wnghtwood Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. Standard POX^ Flower... "^ V ^ ■ ^ If your greenhouses are within 600 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 38th and M Streeto, WASHINGTON, D. C. SYRACUSE RED POTS "Deeds Bring Honor.' It is because or tne good servioe renderi d tbatSyracusB ^fd P ts have earned honor and fame. Very liaht and porous, they aid the growth of plants. To-day lor yourorder. SYRACUSE POTTeRY ; CO., Syracuse, N. Y. STINOIRD FLOWER POTS ! Packed in small orates, easy to handle. Price per crate 1500 2-in., in orate, %\ 88 1500 2}^ 1B00 2M 1000 3 80. 3Mi 500 4 3 05 14*6 5.25 e.oo 5.00 5 80 4.50 4 61 3 16 Price per crate ISn 7-in., in orate, $4.20 60 8 " 3.1,0 B^KD HADE. 48 0- in., in crate, $3 60 48 10 24 11 24 12 12 14 6 16 4.80 3.60 4.80 4.80 4.50 Send for price Seed pans, same price as pois. _ . _ _ . _ _ list Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Ba.iketa Lawn vases, etc. Ten per oeLt off for cash witb order. Addr**a8 HILFINOER BROS . POTTERY Fort Edward. N. Y. Or AneuBT kuleeb A S ■ns. New York Agents, 31 Barclay Street, ^ew York City. Please mention the American Florist when writing. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BDLB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT M'PY., HARRY BALSLEY, R«p. DETROIT, MICH., 490 Howard SI., -WRITE- 1621-23 N. LeaviH St.. CHICAQQ. ILL., 70B FBIOEB OV Standard Pots Tt^nlthanl poioiity oombined are the belt on the market '905- Th E American Florist. 489 FLORISTS' SPECIALS. "Kinkaid" Hocking Kanawha Splint ... Lower Vein Brazil Block - Genuine Smokeless Pocahontas Sullivan County Indiana Lump COAL We are direct agents. Write for prices for immediate shipment or season's supply. GLOBE COAL COMPANY, 1560-1570 Old Colony Building, Clipper Lawn Mower Co. DIXON ILL. The Mower that will Kill all the Weeds in Your Lswn. If you keep the weeds out BO they do not go to seed and cut your grasi without breaking the small feeders of roots, the grass will beoome thlok and the weeds 11 disappear. ''The Clipper will do It. Ask your daalar for Ihom. If they have not got them, below la the grioe: No. 1— 13-in. Mower, 85; No. 3— 15-in. lower, 86; No 3— 18- in. Mower, 87; No. 4— 21-ln. Mower, (8. Send draft, money-order or reg. letter. Pease mention the A merican Florist when ■urriting- GUT FLOWER BOXES g?'"' The best, strongest and neatest folding out Sower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them once is to use them always. Per 100 FerlOTO SizeNo. 0. 3x4x30 82.00 819 00 " 1. 3x 4Hxl6 1.90 17.50 ■■ 2. 3x6x18 2.00 19 00 " 3. 4x8x18 2.60 S3.00 " 4. 3x5x34 2.75 28.00 >< 5. 4x8x32 300 28 60 " 6. 4x8x28 3.75 36.00 " 7. 6x16x20 5.50 54.00 " 8. 3x7x21 300 28.50 " 9. 6x10x35 660 63 00 " 10. 7x30x20 9.60 67.50 " 11. 3Hx5x30 3.C0 28.50 Sample free on application. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash. THE LIVINfiSTON SEED COMPANY, Box 104. COLUMBUS, OHIO. Please mention the American Florist wkenwriting. Light woodsn Express Boxos for the shlp- msnt of out flowers and plants. Sizes. Per 100 3x 4x20 $ 2.00 3x 5x34 2.25 3! 7x21 2.25 6x 6x24 3.40 4x13x24 4.50 5x13x24 4.80 6x12x34 525 6x12x30 6.40 5x13x36 7 00 6x12x38 7.50 6x15x43 10.25 6x15x48 1160 Samples free. Prompt shipments. Terms; 85.00 and under cash with order please. Approved reference. 3 per cent 10 days. Net cash 8it days. CETMORE BOX FACTORY, Belleville, Ala. Owned and operated by Caldwell the Woodsman FOR FUMIGATING. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., " Sy,^'"g5.K. ROSSIG BROTHERS, MANUFACTURERS OF J^irtlflolcil X^ea^ves. ALL STYLES IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS. PAPER AND MUSLIN. SIMLAX. YARDS and PIQUETS. Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Trade Only. The Standard VENTILATING MACHINERY The original machine with self- oiling oups. The moRt powerral, least complicated, very compact, with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gutter Over six miles in use and highly recommended by all. The only Drip Proof gutter on the market. The Standard Return Steam Trap It has no equals for simplicity or its working. Catalogue free. E. HIPPaRD, Youngstown Ohio. Plenty is More Than Enough. You Saw or Heard of Our Baskets at the Convention. SWANS, STORKS, DUCKS and a full line of FANCY BASKETS, SUPPLIES and NOVELTIES.. J. STERN & CO. 928 Germantown Avenue. PHIl ADELPHIA. Enterprising Florist Supply House. ALL Nniaerymen, Seedsmen and Florists wishing to do business with Europe should send (or ths Horticultural Advertiser" This Is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the Horticultural traders; it Is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Annual subscription to cover cost of postage 75o; Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." Chllwell Nurtariat. LnWDHAM. Nottt, England. ii L. BAUMANN & CO., Importen and Manufacturers of Florist Supplies 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Write tor our New Catalogue F. Oar prices may Interest vou. Please mention the American Florist when writing. L. A. TONNER, Florists* Supplies j 68 and 60 Wabash Ave.. CHICAGO. Telephone Central 3067. AWE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE. A. HERMANN, \^\ Cape Flowers, all colors, \A Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, \jf\ and All Florists' Supplies. SsHD Fob Pbiobs. 404.4 1 2 Eas< 34th Street. NEW YORK. Le Journal des Roses. Organ of the French Rosarians. Published at Paris. Once a month with colored plates. Subscription $2.70 per Year. Sample Copies Free. '"'oTaTN^^?" JOURNAL DES ROSES a SUISNES, Brie, Grisv-Sulsnea. (Seine et Marne), FRANCE. Start Yovr Season's Business Right by advertising now in this journal, early with advertisers in the Don't delay. The best orders are placed AMERICAN FLORIST. 490 The American Florist. Oct. 7, J t MODEL EXTENSION CARNATION SUPPORT Made with two or tbree cucles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation growers as the best support on the mar- ket. Pat. July 27, '97, May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guaranteed iGOE BROS., 226 North 9th St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. D. O. Cunningham Glass Co. PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDO^V GLASS. L Hot. House Glass a Specialty. 'glass' GOOD BRANDS- QUICK SHIPMENTS. LARGE STOCK. 'Warehouse on railroad switch. Be Sure and Get Our. Prices. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO., 22nd St. and Union Place, CHICAGO. CHEAPEST AND BEST. If you doubt it try them and be convinced. Send for descriptive price circular. J. P. Carmody, Evansville, Ind. It is good business policy *& «6 •& to mention the «^ e^ «^ American Florist w^hen writing to an advertiser MASTICA TRADE MARK REGISTERED, FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES SOLE MANUFACTURERS F. O. PIERCE COMPANY NEW YORK AT ALL SEED STORES The James H. Rice Co. -IMPORTERS and JOBBERS. GREENHOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. ■Wlaa.ca.o-w 01^s<3, F'a.lxi't, I»«Ltty, e-to. 80-8a Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICAGO. Sprague Smith Company, MANUFACTURERS OF nr I IN DO n' GLASS. Greenhouse Glass a specialty. 205 Randolph Street, GHICUO. r. BEST ENGRAVINGS and ILLUSTRATIONS ,v> I I Of Every Description 8 COR GArtA.T^OGtXJ^^. . (SEE OUR WORK IN THIS PAPER. SEND FOR ESTIMATES. I . GLOBE ENGRAVING and ELECTROTYPE CO. I 407-427 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. \... ..J Driven Here by Success. Ne* ir '*'"""' '" °"' °"'" Sulldlng 1 220 Race Street. JM. I^IOEJ €& CO. Leading Florists' Supply House. Ribbon Specialists. Importers and Manufaolurers, I220 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pa. ESTABUSHED 1866 EMIL^STEFFEMS> sua." H.STEFFENS. ANOSTEFFENSBROSi STENZEL GLASS CO., OREENHOLSE GLASS. French and American "WHITE ROSE" Brand. 2 Hudaon St., NEW YORK 101 Portland St., BOSTON H. M. HOOKER GO. window Glass, Paints and Putty. Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 58 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO. vpoj. The American Florist. 491 MATERIAL worlds fair Now is your time to make the improve- ments you have been so long contemplating. On account of our purchase of the St Louis World's Fair, we have Millions of Dollars' Worth of Supplies, which we are offering at about one-half their original cost, 100,000,000 feet of LUMBER of every kind for sale A million square feet of % and %-inch thick- ribbed ROOFING GLASS. A large quantity of GALVANIZED ANGLES for roofing glass. An enormous quantity of SASH , glazed with %-inch thick-ribbed glass, just the thing for you. Standard black wrought iron overhauled PIPE in all sizes, from %-inch to 24-inch. BOILER TUBES with screwed ends and threaded couplings, specially adapted for Greenhouse Men, good as new. Also BOILER TUBES with square ends, all sizes, from 2 to 6-inch. 250 HORIZONTAL TUBULAR BOILERS. SO GREENHOUSE HEATERS. Galvanized Wire, Pipe Tools, Garden Hose, Hot Bed Sash. Glass, Radiators and Supplies of every kind. ASK FOR OUR CATALOeUE NO. 47. GHIGAGQ HOUSE WRECKING GO. West 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO. CyPREf I Is Far \mm. DuRABtt than PINE :jrpRESi |UPT^^^E.EET_Of? h HOUifE BUILDING MfTERIAt, ISHE0TO SUPERINTEND JON WHEN DE^m:d. for our Cf rcU^s. aiswy^ss. ■ AND on MEN I Ef Nef Mil Please mention the A nierican Florist when writing. GULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MATERIAL HOT-BED SASH, BOILERS, PIPES, FITTINGI> VENTILATING APPARATUS. GLASS AT WHOLESALE. We furnish everything for buildings Send for prices and catalogueso S. Jacobs & Sons. "gi'o'Jl[rN'':;'.r Please menlioyi the A merican Florist when writing. EVANS' IHPROVEO V£MmATiNC\ APPAHAraS \ WRITt fOR ILLUSTRATtO --ATALOCUE guAKfn arrHACHmfwom. .^--r-.^-r'.^ RICHMOND. IND. Please tnention the A merican Florist when writing* WILKS Greenhouse Heaters. The Wilks Greenhouse Heaters are all Steel Self-Feeders. Will run IS hours at a time without attention. Wo Night Fireman Required. Can be used with either HARD or SOFT COAL. SEND FOR OUR NEW CATALOGUE Made by S. WILKS MFG. CO. 3517 Shields Ave., CHICAGO, - - ILL. Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports. ^ IMPROVEDj '"' JENNINGS IRON GUTTER. IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for Circulars. DILLER, CASKEY & CO. Successors to JENNINGS BROTHEKS, S. W. Cor. Sixth and Berk Sts.. PH I UADELPH I A. VENTILATING APPARATUS. GARLAND'S 6UTTERS WILL KEEP SNOW AND ICE OFF YOUR GLASS. DE8 PLAINES, ILL. SEND FOR CATALOQUB. g^ssss^^■^^-v^^^s^ss^s^ss^sss^^s^.^^ A merizan of our Gutter is on Exhibition at the Chicago Flower Growers' Market. By placing your specialties before the purchasing florists of the entire country by advertising in GET NEW CUSTOMERS Send Copy Now. THE AMERICAN FLORIST. 492 The American Florist. Oct. 7.' laden to Advertisers. Adv rates 464 Aitken Mark 476 Allen J K 475 Alpha Floral Co 4S6 Amer'n Blower Co... VI Am. Moss & Peat Co488 AmlingEC 471 Andorra Nurseries. . .481 Anger muellerGeoH.. 473 Aschmann Godfrey. .484 Atlanta Floral Co. ...476 Baker C F & Son. . . .483 BallerF A 48" BarrowsHenry&Son . 485 Bassett & Washburn471 Batavia Greenhouses480 Bateman Mfg Co 478 Baur Floral Co 487 Baumann L& Co.. ..489 Beaven E A 467 Beckert W C 479 Benthey-Coatsworth Co 471 Berber Bros 475 BerkeGeo H 476 BerningH G 473 Bertermann Bros Co476 BlackistoneZ D 476 Boddington AT IV Bonora Chemical Co482 Braidwood] B 469 Brant D Wood 471 Braslan Seed Co 478 Breitmeyer's J Sons, 475 Brown Peter 485 Bruns HN IV Buckley WT Co.... 477 BudlongJ A 471 Burnham Hitchings Pierson Co VI Burpee Vif A & Co... 479 Byer Bros 486 Byer Floral Co 483 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 467 CarraodyJ D 490 ■Chatogue Green'hs..480 Chicago CarnationCo4S0 Chicago House Wrecking Co 491 Cleveland Cut Flo Co469 Clipper Lawn Mower Co 489 Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co 479 Coles WW 486 Conard & Jones Co. .480 Cooke Geo H 476 Cotsonas Geo & Co. .467 Cottage Gardens Co. 481 CoweeW J 498 Cox Seed Co 479 Crabb & Hunter 485 Craig Robt& Son. ...485 Craig Wm P 479 Cross Eli 485 Crowl Fern Co 467 Cunningham D O Glass Co 490 Cunningham Jos H . .487 Currie Bros Co IV Daniels & Fisher 476 Davis A B & Son.... 477 Davis Bros 485 486 Deamud J B 469 Detroit Flo Pot Mfy.48S Dietsch A Co 491 Diller Caskey & Co..491 Dillon J L 481 Dillon MfgCo V Dingee & Conard Co480 DonohoeWH 476 Dorner F & Sons Co I Dorrance Benj 486 DreerH A Ill V Dreyer R 487 Dumont & Co 473 I Eickholt Mrs. Chas..476 Elliott Wm H 473 Ellwanger & Barry.. 481 Emmans Geo M. 477 ErnestWH 488 FenrichJS 475 Florists' Hail Ass'n.48S Flower Growers Co. .471 FlueggeBros 484 Foley's Floral Foto- graphs 488 Foley MfgCo 492 Ford Bros 475 Foster Lucius H 486 Franken Bros 479 Garden Alex B 476 Garfield PkFlowerCo486 Garland Geo M 491 GetmoreBoxFactory 489 Ghormley Wm 475 Giblin&Co VI Globe Coal Co 489 Globe Engraving Co. 490 Good & Reese Co — 485 Greenhouse Co The. V Gude A &Bro 476 GullettWH &Sons.477 Gundestrup Knud Co479 Gurney Heater Co. ..VI Guttman Alex J 475 Hammond W A 477 Hansen Julius IV HartJas 475 Hartje Jno 483 HauswirthP J 476 Heller Bros 469 Heller& Co IV Herendeen Mfg Co.. 492 Herr Albert M 477 Hermann A 489 Hess & Swoboda 476 Hews AH&Co 488 Hilfinger Bros 488 Hill The EG Co.... I Hill Top Grhs 486 Hills CR 483 Hinode Florist Co... 487 HippardE 489 Holm & Olson 476 Holton & Hunkel'Co 469 483 Hooker H M Co 490 Hort Advertiser 489 Humfeld C 477 HuntEH 471 IgoeBros 490 IndpolsFlo&PlantCo4S3 Ind'polis Flo Show. . II Jacobs S & Sons 491 Jennings EB 483 Jensen & Dekema. . .483 Johnson W W & Son479 Johnston Heating Co492 KastingWF I Keller Geo & Son.... 488 Keller Pottery Co.... 488 Kennicott Bros Co.. 471 Kentucky Tobacco Product Co V Kervan Co The 467 KesslerP 475 KingConstructionCo V King Jas Nursery Co480 Klokner A V KohankieM 486 Kohr A F 488 Koppelman E L &Co489 Kramer I N & Son.. 488 Kroeschell BrosCo.. V KuehnC A 473 KuhlGA 486 Lager & Hurrell 486 Lambert Peter 486 Lang A 476 Langjahr A H 475 LecakesN & Co 467 Leedle Floral Co.... 4&3 LeJournalDesRoses.489 Leonard Seed Co — 479 Livingston Seed Co. .489 LocklandLumberCo.498 McCullough's J M Sons Co 473 McKellarChasW...471 McKissick's ! 473 Mader Paul 483 May John N '■. I Metairie Ridge Nurs- ery Co 481 Metropolitari Mate- rial Co....i. 488 Mich Cut Flower Ex.469 Millang Chas.. 475 Mills The Florist. ...476 Minnesota Spawn Co479 Moninger J C Co. . . . VI Moon The Wm H Co480 Morse C C & Co.... 479 Mosbaek L 485 Murdoch J B & Co.. 473 NatlFloBdofTrade476 N Y Cut Flower Ex. .473 Nicotine Mfg Co 488 N iessen Leo Co 473 Niufter C M 483 O'Hagan J H 481 Paducah Pottery.... 488 Palmer W J & Son.. 476 Park Floral Co 476 Peacock L K 484 Pennock S S 475 Peterson J A I Peterson Nursery . . . .480 Phila Cut Flower Co473 Pierce FO & Co 490 Pierson FR Co 485 Pittsburg Cut Flo Co473 Pittsburg Florist Ex.473 Poehlmann Bros Co. 471 PollworthC C Co... ..476487 488 Quaker City, Mach- ine Works..'..'. 491 Randall A L Co 477 Rawson W W'& Co. ...IV 486 Raynor J I....' 475 Ready ReferenceAdv493 Regan Print House. ,484 Reinberg Peter. .471 483 Renters J..... 477 Rice Bros 477 Rice James H Co.... 490 Rice M & Co.'. 490 Robinson H M & Co467 Roehrs Julius Co 480 Rolland Jacques 479 Rossig Bros 489 Sander & Sons 486 Schafer Mrs A M..,,483 SchiUoAdam 492 Scott John ,,,,.487 Seligman Jno. ...... .475 Shaffer Geo C .476 SharpPartridge&Co..490 Sheridan WF 475 - Sherman Nursery Co4Sl Sievefs John H 483 Sievers & Boland 476 Sinner Bros ■ 471 'SkidelskySS 484 Smith Nathan & Son485 Smith W&TCo.... I Smits Jac :.480 Sprague Smith Co. -.490 Standard Pump & Engine Co VI Stearns Lumber Co. .491 SteffensEmil: 490 Stenzel Glass Co.... 490 Stern- J & Co 489 Stone ChasD & Co. Ill Storrs & Harrison Co485 StyerJ J 479 Syracuse Pottery Co. 488 Thomson Wm.&SonslV Thompson J D Car- nation Co I Thorburn J M & Co.IV Tonner L A 489 Tottenham Nurs 481 Totty ChasH 484 Traendley&Schenck.475 Van Houte Pere Sons486 Van Kleef W & Sons480 Vaughan & Sperry. .471 Vaughan's Seed Store ■ I IV 479 Vick's Sons Jas — .'.IV Vincent RJr,& Son.. 467 Wagner Park Cons. '.486 Walker F& Co 477 Ward Ralph M & CoIV WeberF C. 476 Weber H& Sons.... 483 Weeber & Don....,,]V Weiland&Risch....467 Welch Bros 473 Whilldin Pot Co 488 WibolttR IV Wietor Bros 477 WildGH .480 WilksSMfgCo 491 WintersonEFCo.,,469 WittboldGeoCo....487 Wittbold Louis 488 Wolf Jno 476 Wood Bros 487 Wrede H IV Yates TN& Co 483 Young A L&C0....475 Young John 475 Young Thos 475 Young & Nugent 475 Zech & Mann 471 BOILER REPAIRS. JOHNSTON HEATING CO. Write to us if your boilers need repair ing or replacing, OURS ARE NOT 1RUST l-fUGta. 1 135 Broadway New York. GREENHOUSE MATERIALS The Best Quality and Work Guaranteed. CYPRESS SASH BARS Absolutely clear, suu dried; out to exact sizea. TENN. RED CEDAR POSTS In lengths as wanted. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES Economical and lasting. Coming Into general use. HOT-BED SASH and FRAMES Various styles and sizes. Beady tot prompt shipment. VENTILATING APPARATUS It works like a charm. PIPE,FITTINGS, GUTTERS,GLASS And all supplies needed in new or reconstruction work. Get our EstimateSi Plans and Suggestions on Structures Proposed. Illustrated Catalogue sent postpaid. FOLEY MFG. CO., 471 w. 22nd St.. CHICAGO. LUMBER for Greenhouse Benches, Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. We are in special position to furnish "PECKY CYPRESS" everything in PINE and HEM- LOCK BUILDING LUMBER. Adam Schillo Lumber Co. 8 WRITE FOR PRICES. 8 Cor. Waad and Hawthorn St., ? Tel. North 1626 and 1627. A ^ Furman Boilers for Greenhouse Heating ' Valuable Catalogue on Modern Steam and Hot Water Heating, mailed free upon request. Address The Herendeen Manufacturing Company. Dent. 4ni., Geneva. N. Y. 39 Cortlandt St., NEW YORK. OKLAHOMA CITY, O. T. FURMAN BOILERS have been awarded Certificate of Merit at Five different Florists' Conventions. They have a record of 20 years. Over 25,000 in use. Selling Agents : EDWARD S. DEAN, Bloomingtcn, HI. E. K. BARR, La Crosse, Wis. .IAS SPEAR. S. & H. CO., 1014 Market St., PHILADELPHIA. I905- The American Florist. 493 Ready Reference Advertising. ADVERTISEMENTS IN THIS DEPARTMENT 10 CENTS PER LINE, CASH WITH ORDER. COPY MUST REACH US MONDAY OF THE WEEK IN WHICH IT IS TO APPEAR ALYSSUM. Alyssum, double, 214-in., $1.75 per 100. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. Alyssum, double, 2V4-m., 2c each. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. Alyssum, double sweet, 2%-in. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Alyssum, double. 2-ln., 2o. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. ARAUCARIAS. Araucaria Bxcelsa, 5% in., 10 to 12 ins. high, 2 yrs. old, 3 tiers, 50c; 5% in., 13 to 15 ins., 2 yrs., 3-4 trs., 60c ; 6 in., 16 to 18 ins., 3 yrs., 3-4 trs., 75c; 6V4 in., 8 to 20 ins., 3 yrs., 4-5 trs., $1; 61/3 in., 20 to 24 ins., 3 yrs., 4-6 trs., $1.25. A. compacta ro- busta, 6-7 in. pots, 3-4 trs., 20-25 ins. wide, $1.50, $1.75 and $2 each ; A. glauca, 6-in., 3-4 trs., 16-24 ins. wide, $1.25, $1.50 to $1.75 each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 On- tario St., Phila. Araucaria Excelsa, B-in., 3-5 trs., 76c each, f9 doz. ; 6-in., 3-5 trs., $1.25 each, $15 doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Araucarias, Louis Von Houtte Pere, Ghent, Belgium. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus, Sprengeri. ly^ in., $2 per 100; 3-in., $3 per 100; 4-in., $4 per 100; 4% in.. $5 per 100 ; 5-in., $6 per 100. Plumosus, 4-in., $5 per 100 ; 5-in., $6 per 100 ; 6-in., $8 per 100. F. Walker & Company, Box 316, New Albany, Ind. Asparagus plumosus, 3-inch, not the kind grown to wholesale but grown for our exclu- sive retail trade. While they last $6 per 100, cash with order. Satisfaction guaran- teed. Hamilton & Plummer, Kewanee, 111. Asparagus, Plumosus, 2^-in., $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1,000 ; 3-in., $5 per 100. Sprengeri, 2%-in., $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000 ; 3-in., $4 per 100 ; 4-in., $8 per 100. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O. Asparagus, Plumosus, 3-in., $1 doz., $8 per 100; 4-ln., $1.50 doz., $12 per 100; Sprengeri, 4-in., $1.25 doz., $10 per 100; 5-in., $2 doz., $15 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Asparagus, Plumosus Nanus and Spren- geri, 4-in., $10 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100; 2 14 -in., $2.50 per 100; seedlings, $1 per 100. Liidvig Mo^-'baek, Onarga, 111. Asparagus Plumosus, 2%-in., $2 per 100 ; Sprengeri, 2%-in., $1.50 per 100 ; 4-in., bushy, $5 per 100. Hill top Greenhouses, 15-16 Gray Av., Utica, N. Y, Asparagus, A. plumosus, 4-in., $10 per 100; A. Sprengeri, 2M!-in., $2.50 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Bentzen Floral Co., St. Louis, Mo. Asparagus Sprengeri, from rose pots, $j.o per 1,000 ; deflexus and robustus, $2.50 per 100. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus compacta, in 3-in. pots, ready tor next shift, $5 per 100. Must sell to make r oo m. R. D. Herr, Refton, Pa. Asparagus, Plumosus and Sprengeri, ZV^- in., $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000. Peter Rein- berg, 51 Wabash Av., Chicago. Asparagus plumcsus nanus, 3-in., $7 per 100 ; 4-in., 10c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. Asparagus, Plumosus, 2-in. to 6-in. ; Sprengeri, 2-in. to 6-in. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. A.sparagus, P. N., 2-in., $2 per 100; Spren- geri. 2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, O. Asparagus, field grown, Sprengeri and Teuulssimus. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Asparagus Sprengeri, 4-in., $6 per 100. Mrs. A. M. Schafer, 229 Balmoral Av., Chi- cago. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2yt-in., $2 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 50c. per string. W. H. Elliott, Brigton, Mass. Asparagus plumosus. 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. AZALEAS. Azalea Indica, first consignment, for Christmas forcing, Simon Mardner, Vervae- neana, Deutsche Pearl, 50c, 75c, $1 each ; American varieties, for Easter blooming, including, Mme. Van der Cruysen, 40c, 50c, 60c, 75c, $1 each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila., Pa. Azaleas, Louis Van Houtte Pere. Ghent, Belgium. BAY TREES. Bay trees, Louis Von Houtte Pere, Ghent, Belgium. Bay trees, Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BEDDING STOCK. Bedding stock, stock plants, geraniums, coleus, alternantheras, salvia, etc. Charles Bramley & Son, 191 Becker Av., Cleveland, O. BEGONIAS. Begonias, Gloire de Lorraine, 2V4-in., $15 per 100, $140 per 1,000 ; 4-ln., $40 per 100 ; 6-in., $75 per 100 ; Turnford Hall, 2-in., $15 per 100; 2y2-in., $25 per 100. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. Begonias, flowering, $3 per 100. The Storrs. & Harrison Co., Palnesville, O. Begonia Manicata Aurea, 3-in., extra fine. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Begonias, Louis Von Houtte Pere, Ghent, Belgium. Rex begonias, 2 and 2% in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. BULBS, ROOTS, TUBERS. Bulbs, for forcing, L. Harrisii and longi- florum, white Roman hyacinths. Paper White narcissus. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., New York. Bulbs, L. Harrisii, L. longiflorum, Roman hyacinths. Paper White narcissus. J. M. Tborburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. Bulbs, Dutch, azaleas, Harrisii, Paper Whites, Romans, freesias, calias, etc. Curria Bros., 308-213 Broadway, Milwaukee, Wis. Bulbs and plants. Ward's high grade. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York. Bulbs, Dutch, for forcing and Jail plant- ing. Franken Bros., Lake Forest, 111. Bulbs, fall, best quality. James Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Calla bulbs, California grown, 1%-2-in., $7 per 100, $65 per 1,000 ; 2-2 1/2 -in. $10 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Calla lilies, $7 per 100. Mrs. A. M. Schafer. 229 Balmoral Av., Chicago. Cannas, undivided field clumps, Austria, Burbank, L. E. Bally, $15 per 100 ; F. Vaughan, Sec. Chabane, M. ' Berat, Alsace, Robusta. $20 per 100 ; Pres. Cleveland, Cin- nabar, Shenandoah, Queen Charlotte, $25 per 100 ; Kate Gray. Penn. Premier. S. Trelease, $30 per 100. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, 0. Cannas, H-eye bulbs, Oct. delivery. King Humbert, Count de Sachs, $3.50 per doz'., $25 per 100 ; Papa Nardy, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100 ; David Harum, 75c per doz., $5 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Cannas, 20 best varieties. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Cycas revoluta, $8 per 100 lbs. J. M. Tborburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. Hyacinths, French White Roman, 11-12 ctm., $2 per 100, $17 per 1,000; 11-15 ctm., $2.25 per 100, $19 per 1,000; 13-15 ctm., $3 per 100, $27 per 1.000. Vaughan's Seed Store. Chicago and New York. Freesia bulbs. American , and French grown, first quality, 50c per 100, $3 per 1,000; choice, 65c per 100, $5 per 1,000; select, 75c per 100, $6.50 per 1,000 ; mam- moth, $1 per 100. $9 per 1,000 ; Jumbo, $2 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Lily of the valley, cold storage pips, $1.50 per 100 ; $14 per 1,000. H. N. Bruns. 1409-11 W. Madison St„ Chicago. Lily of the Valley, Berlin and Hamburg. best quality. Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naarden. Holland. Lilium Harrisii, 7 to 9-in., $7 per 100; 6 to 7-in., $3.50 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Narcissu.^, Paper White grandiflora, 12 ctm. up, 90c per 100, $8 per 1,000; 13 ctm., up, $1.25 per 100, $9 per 1,000 ; 14 ctm. up, $1.50 per 100, $11 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. _^^^ Narcissus, Paper White grandiflora, 13 ctm., up, $1.25 per 100, $9 per l.OOO ; 14 ctm. up, $1.50 per 100, $11 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Narcissus, P. W. grandiflora, $1 per 100. $9 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, O. Narcissi, double and single, $3 per 1,000 F. A. Bailer, Bloomington, 111. Lily of the valley, first-class pips. JuiiuT Haii.^en. Pinneberg, Germany. CARNATIONS. Carnations, field grown, 2,500 White Law- son, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000 ; 1,200 Flora Hill, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000 ; 1,000 Lady Bountiful, $8 per 100, $75 per 1,010 ; 100 Moonlight, $6 per 100 ; 125 Boston Market, $5 per 100 ; 75 Crane, 250 Manley, 400 Higinbotham and 50 Marshall Field, $4 per 100. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. Carnations, strong, healthy, fleld grown : Lady Bountiful, $8 per 100, $75 per 1,000 ; Nelson Fisher, $7 per 100, $65 per 1,000 ; Flamingo, $6 per 100, $55 per 1,000 ; Genevieve Lord, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000. N. Zweifel. N. Milwaukee, Wis. Carnations, field grown. Queen Louise, The Queen, Governor Wolcott, Indianapolis, Harlowarden, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000 ; Lawson, Nelson Fisher, Golden Beauty, Bos- ton Market, $6 per 100. S. J. Reuter, Wes- terly, R. I. Carnations, field grown plants ; fine stock. Ready now. Mrs. Higginbotham, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000 ; G. Angel, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000; Morning Glory, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Wietor Bros., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Carnations, field grown. Crisis, $2 per doz., $15 per 100 ; Flamingo, $10 per 100 ; Enchantress, $8 per 100 ; Prosperity, $6 per 100 ; Queen Louise, Lorna, Portia, Eldorado, $5 per 100. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Carnations, field grown, Lawson, Nor- way, Prosperity, Joost, Armazindy, Lord, first size, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000 ; sec- ond size, $4 per 100, $37.50 per 1,000. W. H. Gullett & Sons. Lincoln, 111. Carnations, field grown, 900 The Queen, $5 per 100 ; 800 Joost, 200 Hill, 250 Bradt, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000 ; 8,000 Fisher, S^^c each, $30 per 1,000. L. E. Baylis, 32nd & Market Sts., Wilmington, Del. Carnation, Hannah Hobart ; delivery commencing Jan. 1, 1906 ; rooted cutting-^. $3 per doz., $15 per 100, $120 per 1,000. John H. Sievers & Co., 1251 Chestnut St.. San Francisco. Cal. Carnations, field grown. Hill, Queen Louise, Peru, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000 ; Joost and Sport, $3.50 per 100, $30 per 1,000. Mrs. A. M. Schafer, 229 Balmoral Av.. Chicago. ^_ Carnations, 4.000 fine plants of - Gene- vieve Lord, field-grown,. $5.00 100 ; $40.00 1,000. -250 Flora . Hill, strong! plants, at $4.00 100. Cash. W. S. Garland, Des Plaines. 111. ' " Carnations. Lawson, Estelle. $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000 ; Nelson, Morning Glory, Guardian Angel, Flora Hill, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000. 'Peter Reinberg, ,51 '\\^abash Ave., Chioago.- Carnations, choice, field grown. Nelson Fisher and Mrs. Patten. $8 per 100, $70 per 1,000 ; Boston Market, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. A. C. Canfleld, Springfield, 111. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 494 The American Florist. Oct. 7, Carnations, field grown, Queen Louise, Boston Market and White Cloud, stock strong and healthy, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 p er 1,000. Geo. R. Geiger, Nazareth, Pa. Carnation Candace, $2 per doz., $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. Dissemination 1906. Indianapolis Flower & Plant Co., and John Hartje, Indianapolis, Ind. Carnations, field grown. Lady Bountiful, $8 per 100, $75 per 1,000 ; White Lawson, $8 per 100, $70 per 1,000. Chicago Carna- tioD Co.. JoHet, 111. Carnations, 400 Harlowarden, 500 Queen Louise, 75 Norway ; fine, field grown ; $5 per 100. O. B. Stevens, Shenandoah, la. Carnations, fine field grown, Norway and Prosperity, $4 per 100 ; Joost, $3 per 100. Thomas Salveson, Petersburg, 111. Carnations, field grown. Guardian Angel, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Fluegge Bros., 2791 N. Leavitt St., Chicago. Carnations, 500 good strong, healthy field grown plants o£ Joost, $4 per 100. W. C. Hill Floral Co., Streator, 111. Carnations, field grown. Prosperity, $5 per 100 ; Red Sport, 2-in., $5 per 100. A. B. Davis & Son, Purcellville, Va. Carnation Robert Craig, March delivery, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. J. D. Thomp- son Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. Carnations, field grown, 3,000 Prosperity and Peru at $40 per 1,000. W. A. Ham- mond. Richmond, Va. Carnations, field grown. Queen Louise, Gov. Wolcott, Guardian Angel, Mrs. Joost. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Carnations, field grown, Peru, $35 per 1,000 ; Glacier, $45 per 1,000. Eli Cross, Grand Rapids, Mich. ^ Carnations, new and standard varieties. Jensen & Dekema, 674 W. Poster Ave., Chi- cago. CYCLAMEN. Carnations, field grown. Prosperity, $4 per 100, ?35 per 1,000. Baur Floral Co., Erie. Pa. Carnations, field grown, 3%c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. ^ Carnations, Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens, L. I., N. Y. Carnations, Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., Ne w Orleans, La. Carnations, for fall delivery. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. Carnations, F. Dorner & Sons Co., LaFay- ette, Ind. Carnations, H. Weber land, Md. Sons Co., Oak- CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums, novelties a specialty Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Chrysanthemums, Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. T. Chrysanthemums. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. CINERARIAS. Cinerarias, 2H-in., $2 per 100, $5 for 300. HUl Top Greenhouses, 15-16 Gray Av., Utica, N. Y. COLEUS. Coleus, novelties. $4 per 100 ; standards, $2 per 100. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond. Ind. Coleus, L. H. Foster Est, 45 King St., Dorche ster, Mass. COREOPSIS. Coreopsis Grandiflora, field grown, 1-yr., $2 per 100. Martin Kohankie, Painesville, Ohio. Coreopsis, Grandiflora and Eldorado, $4 per 1 00. C. R. Hills, . Grand Rapids, Mich. Coreopsis Lanceolata, 2-yr., $3 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. CR OTONS. Crotons, all leading kinds, 2Vi-in., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield. O. CYCAS. Cycas Revoluta, 4-6 Ivs., 35c; 6-8 Ivs., BOc; 8-10 Ivs., 750. 10-12 Ivs., $1. The Storrs & Har rison Co., Painesville, O. Cycas Revoluta, 25c to $3 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chica- go^ ; Cycas. R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I. N. Y. Cyclamens, plants, Giganteum strain. Seed taken of only selected flowers and well built stock; none better; 3-in., $7, 4-in., $12, 5-in., $24 per 100. Seed of above strain, new crop, $6 per 1,000. Try it. C. Winterlch, Deflance, Ohio. Cyclamen, Splendens giganteum hybrids, five colors, well grown stock, $7 per 100 ; SVa-in., $12 per 100 ; 4-in., $15 per 100 ; 5-in., $20 per 100. Paul Mader, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Cyclamen Giganteum, bushy plants, 3-in., $5 per 100; 5-in., $15 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, 15-16 Gray Av., TJtica, N. Y. Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum, 2Vi-in., $3 per 100. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O Cyclamen, 4-in. stock. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. DAHLIAS. Dahlias, undivided fleld clumps, Eleganta, Zulu, $5 per 100 ; Edith Connor, C. W. Bru- ton. $8 per 100 : ten choice named varieties, $10 per 100. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Atoo, N. J. DAISIES. Daisies, Longfellow and Snowball, transpl. from frames, 50c per 100, $4 per 1,000 ; Shasta, fleld clumps, $6 per 100. C. R. Hills. Grand Rapids. Mich. Daisies, double, Snowball and Longfellow, $2.50 per 1,000. Byer Floral Co., Shippens- burg. Pa. Daisies, double. Snowball and Longfellow,, $2.50 per 1,000. Byer Bros., Chambers- burg . Pa. Marguerites, Queen Alexandria, $3 per 100. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Shasta Daisy, $2.50 per 100. Jos. H. Cun- ningham, Delaware, 0. DIGITALIS. Digitalis, fine fleld grown, $5 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. DRACAENAS. Dracaena Indiv., 5-in., 25c each, $3 doz., $20 per 100 ; Pragrans, 4-in., $3 doz. ; 5-in., $5 doz. ; Massangeana, 6-in., $1 each, $12 doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Bucking- ham Place, Chicago. Dracaena Bruanti. 24 ins. high, bushy, 50c each, $5 per doz. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila., Pa. Dracaena Indiv., 3, 4, 5-in., $5, $10, $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Draceenas, L. H. Foster Est., 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass. Dracaenas, R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I., N. Y. EPIPHYLLUMS. EVERGREENS. Epiphyllum Makoyianum, B. truncatum violaceum, 2-yr. heads, $20 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Evergreens, white pine, hemlock and large evergreens, Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill, Phila., Pa. EUPHORBLAS. Euphorbia jacquiniaeflora, 4-in. $10 per 100. The Stor rs & Harrison Co.. Painesville. O. FERNS. ^ Adiantum Croweanum. 3-in., strong plants, $2.50 per doz. ; $15 per 100 ; $125 per 1,000. Wm. F. Kasting, 383-87 Elli- cott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Adiantum, Cuneatum large plants from bench, $20 per 100. Helton &. Hunkel Co., M ilwaukee, Wis. "Boston ferns, L. H. Foster Est., 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass. Boston ferns, 5-in., $4 per doz. Eli Cross, Grand Rapids, Mich. Ferns, Boston. 4-in., 20c each, $2 per doz., $15 per 100 ; 5-in., 50c each, $5 per doz., $40 per 100; 6-in., 75c each, $7.50 per doz., $60 per 100 ; 7-in., $1 each, $10 per doz., $75 per 100 ; 8-in., $1.25 each, $12 per doz., $90 per 100 ; 10-in., $2 each, $20 per doz., $150 per 100 ; 2%-in., $3 per 100, $25 per 1.000. Helton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Perns, N. Scottii, 2%-in., 75c per doz., $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000 ; 3-in., $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100, $90 per 1,000 ,- 4-in., $3.50 per doz., $25 per 100 ; 5-in., $6 per doz., $50 per 100 ; 6-in., $12 per doz., $75 per 100 ; 8-in. pans, $1.50 each, $18 per doz. ; 10-in. pans, $2 each, $24 per doz. N. Barrowsii, 3-in., $3.50 per doz., $25 per 100. N. P. Elegantissima, 2%-in., $3 per doz., $25 per 100. Adiantum Cuneatum, 2Vi-in., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000 ; 3-in., $60 per 100, $50 per 1,000. Alsophila Aus- tralis, 2%-in., $8 per 100, $70 per 1,000; 3-in., $10 per 100, $90 per 1,000. Mixed for fern dishes, 2yi-in., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; 3-in., $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Phila., Pa. Ferns, Boston, 2-in., 50c doz., $4 per 100 ; 3-in., $1 doz., $8 per 100 ; 4-in., $1.50 doz., $12 per 100; 5-in., $3 doz.; 6-in., $6 doz.; 7-in., $9 doz. ; S-in., $12 doz. ; 10-in., $18 doz. ; N. Barrowsii,, $25 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chi- cago^ Perns, Boston, 8-in., $1.25 to $1.50 each; Scottii, S-in., $2 each ; mixed ferns for dishes, 2y2-in., $5 per 100 ; 3-in., $7 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila, Pa. Perns, Nephrolepis Elegantissima, 2^-in., $22.50 per 100 ; N. Scottii, 2y4-in., $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000 ; Boston. 2%-in., $3 per 100. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield. O. Perns, N. P. Elegantissima, all sizes, prices from 75c each ; $9 per doz. ; $50 per 100, up to $2, $3, $5 and $7.50 each. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y. Ferns, Boston, 2V2 in. to 10-in.; Scottii, 2-in. to 10-in.; Piersoni, 2%-in. to 10-in.; Barrowsii, 3-in.; Tarrytown, 2V^-in. to 4-in. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Perns, Scottii, strong rooted runners, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000 ; nice lot 6, 7 and 8-in. plants, prices on application. Davis Bro s., Morrison, 111. Ferns, Boston, 2M!in., $3 per 100; B-in., heavy, $45 per 100 ; 7-in., $60 per 100 ; S-in., $75 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Perns, Scottii, bench, 3-in., 12V^c ; 4-in., 20c ; 5-in., 40c; fine plants for 7, 8 and 9-in., 60c ; runners, 3c. Byers Bros., Chambers- burg. Pa. Ferns, N. Barrowsii, $25 per 100; Scottii, 2^4 in., $5 per 100; Boston, 2%-in., $3 per 100. Henry H . Barrows & Sons, Whitman, Mass. Perns, Boston and Piersoni, large speci- mens, special prices on large lots. J. A. Peterson. Westwood, Cincinnati, O. Ferns, Baker's ferns, best asst. vars. for dishes, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. C. P. Baker & Son, Utica. N. Y. Perns, N. Scottii. John Scott, Keap St. Greenhouses, Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns, Boston. 5-in., 30c each. Geo. M. Emma ns. Newton, N. J. Perns, Scottii. R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I., N. Y. Fern s, R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I., N. Y. FICUS. Picus Elastica. 4-in., $3 doz.; 5-in., $4.20 doz.; 6-ln., $6 doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chica go. Ficus Elastica, 4-in., 25c; 5 to 5%-in., 30c and 40c; 6-in., 50c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila., Pa. Ficus Elastica, 15 to 18-in., $25 per 100. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O. Picus, 4-in, 20e; B-in., 30c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. ^_^ Picus Elastica, R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I., N. Y. FORGET-ME-NOTS. Forget-me-nots, field clumps, $4 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich^ GERANIUMS. Geraniums, Bruanti, Centaure, LeCid, Gloire de France, Jean Viaud, Mme. Barney, Mme. Conovas, Mme. Charotte, Mme. Jaulin, Mme. Landry, Miss P. Perkins, Miss Ken- dell, S. A. Nutt, Granville, Mrs., E. G. Hill, Queen of the West, $2 per 100 ; Jean de La Brete, Madonna. Mar. de Castellane, $3 per 100 • Jolly de Bammeville, $4 per 100 ; 50 of each of the above, $18 ; 25 of each, $10. R. Vincent, Jr., & Son. White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, Castellane, John Doyle, Perkins, Single and double Gen. Grant. La Favorite, Mme. Salleroi, rooted cuttings, $1 per 100 ; 3-in.. $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. If you do not find what yon need in our Ready Reference Department, write ns about it. igos. The American Florist. 495 Geraniums, strong pot plants, Mme. Bucli- ner S. A. Nutt, J. Viaud, Beaute Poltevine, Bruant, $1.50 per 100, $14 per 1,000. The W. T. Buckley Plant Co., Springfield, 111. Geraniums, new and standard vars., spring struclt, $3 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, 0. Geraniums, $10 and $12.50 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, L. H. Poster Est., 45 King St., Dorchester . Mass. GLOXINIAS. Gloxinias, Louis Von Houtte Pere, Ghent, Belgium. GREENS. Greens, dagger and fancy terns, $1 per 1,000 ; galax, green, $1 per 1,000 ; bronze $1.50 per 1,000 ; laurel festooning, 5c and 6c per yd. ; green and sphagnum moss, $1 per bbl. ; sphagnum moss, bag, 50c, 5 bags, $2 ; ivy leaves, $4 per 1,000 ; Sprengeri, 25c and 50c per bunch, Plumosus, 50c per bunch or string; leucothoe sprays, $1 per 100, $7.50 per 1,000 ; wild smilax, $4 and $7 per case. Henry M. Robinson & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. Greens, fancy and dagger ferns, 65c per 1,000 ; galax, bronze and green, 75c per 1,000 ; laurel festooning, 4c, 5c and 6c per yd. ; branch laurel, 35c per large bundle ; Princess pine, by the lb. or festooning. Crowl Fern Co.. Millington. Mass. Greens, new decorative green, branches of the Huckleberry tree. New crop hardy ferns, fancy, $1.25 per 1,000 ; dagger, $1 per 1,000. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co., Evergreen, Ala. Greens, wild smilax, palmetto and cycas, palm leaves, galax, leucothoe, ferns and mosses, leaf mold, orchid and azalea peats. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. Greens, galax leaves, ferns and leucothoe sprays, holly. Princess pine, all kinds of evergreens. Galax leaves, $1 per 1,001. N. Lecakes &. Co., 53 W. 28th St., New York Greens, evergreens, fancy and dagger ferns, bronze and green galax. George Cot- sona.s a Co., 45 W. 29th St., New York. Greens, southern wild smilax and florists' hardy decorative supplies. B. A. Beaven. Evergreen. Ala. JAPANESE PLANTS. GREVILLEAS. Grevillea Robusta, 2%-in., $3 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Grevillea Robusta, strong, 2%-in. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. HARDY PERENNIALS. Hardy perennials, anemone, asters, cam- panula, iris, peonies, phlox, primulas, heath, hardy ferns, daffodils, etc. Tottenham Nurseries. Dedemsvaart, Holland. Perennials, hardy, field clumps, large col- lection. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. HELIOTROPE. Heliotrope, $2.50 and $4 per 100. The E. G. Hill Company, Richmond, Ind. HOLLYHOCKS. Hollyhocks, 1-yr. 10 double sorts, also single, mixed, $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1.000. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea Otaksa, 6-in., 25c; 4-in., 15c; clumps tor tubs, 50c. 75c, $1. Godfrey Asch- mann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila., Pa. Hydrangea Otaksa, field grown, 6-in., $10 per 100. Garfield Park Flower Co., 1688 W. Madison St., Chicago. Hydrangea Otaksa, field grown, 6 to 7-in., $12 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Hydrangea, P. G., field, 1-yr., $4 per 100 ; 2-yr., $10 per 100. C. M. Niutfer, Spring- field, O. Hydrangea Otaksa, field grown. $10, $12, $15 per 100. Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Hydrangea Otaksa, 4-in., $8 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. IMPATIENS. Impatiens Holsti, strong plants, 2i^~in., $2.50 per doz., $15 per 100. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12-13 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston, Mass. mis. Iris. German, mixed, divided, $1 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Japanese plants, tiny. In 2 and 3-in. Jap- anese pots, $16, $20, $25 per 100. Hinode Florist Co., Woodside, N. Y., and White- Etone. L. I.. N. Y. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Jerusalem cherries, 4-in., $4 per 100. Thaddeus N. Yates & Co., Mt. Airy, Phila- delphia. Pa. Jerusalem cherries, 4-in., $1 doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chi- cago^ Jerusalem cherries, 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. PALMS. LANTANAS. Lantanas, Bruant's dwarf varieties, $3 per 100. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. LEMONS. Lemon Ponderosa, 2%-in., $3 per 100 ; 3-in., $6 per 100. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn, Vaughan's fresh im- portation, English in brick, per 100 lbs., $6 f. o. b. New York ; $6.50 f. o. b. Chicago. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Mushroom spawn, pure culture and Eng- lish, fresh supply every month. Knud Gun- destrup & Co., 4273 Milwaukee Av., Chicago. Mushroom spawn, Columbia, Alaska, Bo- hemia. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co., 911 Chemical Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. Mushroom spawn, frequent importations from England. J. J. Styer, Concordville, Pa. Mushroom spawn, Lambert's pure culture. Minnesota Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NUR SERY STOCK. Andorra's Pin Oaks, twice transplanted, 6-7 ft., $6.75 per 10, $32 per 100; 7-8 ft., $8 per 10, $40 per 100 ; 8-9 ft., $10 per 10, $44 per 100; 9-10 ft., $14 per 10; $48 per 100 ; 10-12 ft., $18 per 10 ; $60 per 100. Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill, Phila., Pa. Nursery Stock, Catalpa speciosa, silver maple, red bud, American sweet chestnut, black walnut, osier dogwood, American per- simmon, elm, tulip poplar, sweet gum, Rus- sian mulberry, buckeye, oaks, ash, sycamore, birch, water beech, wistarias, amphelopsis, yuccas, Althsea rosea, calycanthus, and other seedlings ; also tree and shrub seeds. Send for trade list. Forest Nursery and Seed Co.. R. F. D. No. 2, McMinnville, Tenn. Nursery stock, low budded roses, tree roses, clematis, field and pot grown ; hy- drangea P. G. on stem. W. Van Kleet & Sons. Boskoop. Holland. Nursery stock, roses, field grown, for forcing, hardy fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, etc. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Nursery stock, hardy, fancy and ornamen- tal, pet grown forcing plants, lilacs a spe- cialty. J acs Smits, Ltd., Naarden, Holland. Nursery stock, trees, shrubs, vines and small fruits. The Wm. H. Moon Co., Mor- risvi lle. Fa. Nursery Stock, Metairie Ridge Nursery -Co. , New Orleans. La. Shrubbery, Spirea Van Houttei and An- thony Waterer; Hydrangea paniculata grand; viburnum plicatum and other leading shrub- bery. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. ^ Specimen nursery stock. Cottage Gardens Co., In c.. Queens, L. I.. N. Y. ORANGES. Orange, Otaheite, 2 "4-in., $3 per 100 ; 3-in., $5 per 100 ; 4-in., $10 per 100. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O. O RCHIDS. Orchids, Cattleya Schroederse, C. Trianae, C. Gigas, C. Wameri. C. Dowiana. Lager &. Hurrell, Summit, N. J. Orchids, largest growers, importers, ex^ porters and hybridists in the world. Sander, St. Albans. Eng. Orchids, Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Kentia Belmoreana, 3^-in., 12-14 ins. high, 5-6 Ivs., $2 doz., $15 per 100; 4-in., 15-17 ins., 56 Ivs., $3.60 doz., $30 per 100; 7-in., 32-34 ins., 6-7 Ivs., $2.50 each, $30 doz.; 10-in., 46-50 ins., 7-8 Ivs., $7.50 each; K. Forsteriana, 4-in., 18-20 ins. high, 3-5 Ivs., 30c each, $3.60 doz. ; 5-ins., 24-26 ins., 4-6 Ivs., 60c each, $7.20 doz. ; 6-in., 26-30 ins., 5 Ivs., $1.25 each, $15 doz. ; Latania Borbonica, 3-in., $1 doz., $7 per 100 ; S'/^-ins., 11-13 Ins., high., 4-5 Ivs., $1,50 doz., $12 per 100 ; 4-in., 12-14 ins., 4-5 Ivs., 25c each, $3 doz. ; Phoe- nix Canariensis, 8-in., 36-40 ins., high, 10-12 Ivs., $2.50 each; P. Reclinata, 6-in., 14-18 ins.. 6-7 Ivs., 50c each, $6 doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago, Palms, Lantania Bor., 2-in. pots, seed leaves, $3 per 100 ; 3 in,, 15-18 in., chr. Ivs., $12 per 100 ; 5-lu., 18-20 in., % ch. ivs., $15 per 100 ; 5-in., 20-24 in., 4 chr. Ivs., $20 per 100; Kentia Bel., 2% in. pots, 6-8 in., 2-3 Ivs., $10 per 100 ; 3-in., 8-10 in., 3-4 Ivs., $12.50 per 100. Sherman Nursery Co., Charles City, la. - Palms, Kentia Belmoreana and Forsteriana, $1.50, $2, $2.50, $3 each. The Storrs & Har- rison Co., Painesville, O. Palms, novelties in decorative plants. Robt. Craig & Son, Market & 49th St., Phila., Pa. Palms, made up kentias, 8 and 9-in.. $'3 to $5 each. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Palms, Metairie Ridge Nursery Co,, New Orleans, La. Palms, Hugh Low & Co., Bush Hill Park, Middlesex, Eng. Palms, L. H. Foster Est., 45 King St., Dor- chester, Mass. Palms, J. F. Wilcox, 521 Broadway, Coun- cil Bluffs, la. Palms, Louis Von Houtte Pere, Ghent, Bel- gium. Palms, Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms, C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Palms, R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I., N. Y. PANDANUS. Pandanus Utilis, 3-in„ $2 doz, ; 5-in., $5 doz. ; 6-in., $9 doz. ; 7-in., $1 each, $12 doz. ; Veitchii, 6-in., $1.50 each, $18 doz, ; 7-in., $2 each, $24 doz. ; 8-in., $3 each, $36 doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place. Chicago. Pandanus, Veitchii, large specimens, spe- cial prices on large lots. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. PANSIES. Pansies, Jennings strain, field grown, $4 per 1,000, $7 per 2,000 ; by mail, 70c per 100. Oct. 1 plants in bud and bloom, $3 per 500, $6 per 1,000. E. B. Jennings, box 254, Southport, Conn. Pansies. florists' international plants, $1.50 and $1 per 100 ; seedlings, 50c per 100, $4 per 1,000. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onar- ga, 111. Pansies, large flowered, transpl., $4 per 1,000 ; larger plants in bud and bloom, $6 per 1,000, 70c per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Pansies, strong plants tor winter bloom- ing, 50c per 100, $4 per 1,000. F. A. Bailer. Bloomington, 111. Pansy plants. Brown's select giant, jnixed colors, $3 per 1,000. Peter Brown, Lancas- ter. Pa, Pansies, giant varieties, $3 per 1,000. Byer Br os,, Chambersburg, Pa. Pansies, 60e per luo, $3 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Pansies, per 1,000, $4. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. PEONIES. Peonies, Late Rose and Queen Victoria, $2 per 100 eyes ; Humei and mixed pink varieties, $1 per 100. Batavia Greenhouses, Batavia, 111. Peonies, Queen Victoria, $9 per lO ; Festiva maxima, $30 per 100 ; Fragrans, $6 per 100. Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxie, Mo. Peonies, choice names, all classes, early and late, $9 per 100. F. A. Bailer, Bloom- ington, 111. Begonia Vernon, stock plants, 4-in.. $6 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. If yon do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 496 The American Florist. Oct. 7. Peonies, Alba Plena, Beresford, Queen Victoria, Rosamond, Rosea Superba, Sain- foin, $2.50 per doz., $15 per 100 ; Delachei Eclantante, Rothschild, Rubra Triumphan, Washington, $2 per doz., $12 per 100 ; Fes- tiva Alba per doz., $3.50, per 100, $20; Pes- tiva Maxima, per doz., $7 ; per 100, $50 ; Globosa, Humei, Officinalis Rubra Plena, per doz., $1.50 ; per 100, $10 ; Golden Har- vest, Marie Lemoine, per doz., $4.50 ; per 100, $30 I La Tulipe, per doz., $5; per 100, $35 ; Madonna, Maud Wild, Somerset, per doz., $3, per 100, $20 ; Ne Plus Ultra, per doz., $2, per 100, $12, per 1,000, $100; Mixed pink varieties, per 100, $8, per 1,000, $75. James King Nursery, Elmhurst, 111. Peony seed, Chinensis, oz., 35c. ; lb., $5. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. Peonies, true to name. Peterson Nursery, 503 W. Peterson Av., Chicago. Peonies, Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Qu eens, L. I., N. Y. PEPPERS. Celestial peppers, 4-in. stock. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Peppers, Christmas, 2%-in., $2 per 100; 3-in., flower and berry, $4 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Peppers, California, 4-in., $1 doz.; 6-in., $1.50 doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buck- ingham Place, Chicago. POINSETTIAS. Poinsettias, 2V2-in., $5 per 100, $10 for 250. W. W. Stertzing, 7280 Old Manchester Road, St. Louis, Mo. Poinsettia, 2M!-in., ?5 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. PRIMULAS. Primula obconica, 4%-in., $8 per 100; obconica, grandiflora, rosea, fimbriata, 2V^- in., $3 per 100, $25 per l.OOT ; Buttercup, 2%-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $6 per 100. Gar- field Park Flower Co., 1688 W. Madison St., Chicago. Primula obconica, fancy strain, 4-in., 10c ; Chinese, John Rupp's best strain, 4-in., 10c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila., Pa. Primulas, Obconica, 2V4-in., $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000 ; Chinese, 2M,-in., $2.50 per 100. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O. Primulas, Obconica Grandiflora, aiba, rosea, 75c per 100, mail ; alba, 2-in., $1.75 per 100. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. Primulas, Obconica, 2-in., $2 per 100 ; Chinese, 3-in., $4 per 100. Geo. M. BnMnans, Newton, N. J. Primulas, Chinese and obconica, ready now, $2 per 100, Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, O. __^_ Primula, obconica, young plants, $2.50 per 1,000. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Jnd; Primulas, obconica, sinensis, 2%-in., $3 per 100. The Storrs & Harxison Co., Painesville, O Primula obconica, 2%-in. and 3-in. Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin. 111. Primroses, Chinese and Obconica, 2^-in., $2 per 100, $5 tor 300 ; 3-in., $3 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, 15-16 Gray Av., Utica, N. Y. Primroses, Chinese, ready for 3V^-in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Cash, J. W. Miller, R. D. 6, Carlisle, Pa. Primroses, Chinese and obconica, 2V4-in., $2 per 100. C. R. Hills Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Primroses, Chinese, best strain, 2^ and 3-in. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Primroses, Chinese, 2-in., 3-in., 4-in. ; Baby, 3-in. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Primroses, Baby, Chambersburg. Pa. per 100. Byer Bros., PRIVET. Privet, California, 3-yr., 18-24 ins., 5-8 branches, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000 ; 3-yr., 2-2 V. ft. 5-10 brchs., $2 per 100 ; $18 per 1.000; 3-yr., 2yj-3 ft., 5-10 brchs. $2.50 per 100. $22 per 1,000; 2-yr., 2-2y2 ft., 5-8 brchs., $1.75 per 100, $15 per 1,000 ; 2-yr.. 2V>-3 ft., 5-8 brchs., $2 per 100, $18 per 1,0'00; 2-yr., 3-3V'> ft., 6-8 brchs., $3 per 100, $22.50 per 1,000. River View Nurser- ies. Little Silver, N. J. Privet, choice California, large plants, quick shipment; 4-5 ft., $4 per 100; 3-4 ft., $3 per 100 ; 2-3 ft., $2 per 100. Cash "With order. Atlantic Coast Nurseries, As- bury Park, N. J. Privet, California, R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I., N. Y. RHAPIS. Rhapis, 5 to 15 shoots, 50c each. Hin- ode Florist Co., Woodside and Whitestone, L. I., N. Y. ROSES. Roses, Baby Rambler, 2yo-in., $2 per doz., $12.50 per 100 ; 3-in., $3 per doz., $25 per 100 ; 4-in., $5 per doz., $35 per 100; 5-in., $8 per doz., $50 per 100. Hol- land grown dormant stock, Jan. delivery, $3.75 per doz., $25 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, 84-86 Randolph St., Chicago, and 14 Barclay St., New York. Roses, field grown, on own roots ; both hardy and tender ; all the best varieties. Our long experience enables us to safely ship anywhere. We are headquarters. Pay you to get our wholesale price list. Cali- fornia Rose Company, Los Angeles, Cal. Roses, field grown, for bedding and forc- ing, Frau K. Druschki, 2-yr., tor tall, $90 per 1,000 ; Soleil d'or. $10 per 100 ; Tep- litz, $8 per 100 ; Etoile de France, $25 per 100. Peter Lambert, Trier, German y. Roses. American Beauty, from field tor Easter forcing, 24 ins. -and upward, for 6-in. pots, 25c each, by doz. or 100. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila, Pa. Roses, 2-yr. field grown. Crimson Rambler, Genl. Jacqueminot. Paul Neyron, Mme. Plantier, $10 per 100. C. M. NiufEer, Springfield, O. Roses, Baby Rambler and all leading American varieties, from 214, 4 and 5-in. pots. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Roses, Crimson Rambler, 6-in. pot grown for forcing purposes, $40 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Roses, 300,000, H. P., H. T., T., R., CI., etc. Ready to ship. From 2H and 4-in. pots. Leedle Co., Springfield, O. Rose, Baby Rambler, 2%-in., $7.50 per 100, $70 per 1,000. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O. Rcses, complete list of all forcing varie- ties, new and old. John N. May, Summit. N. J. . Roses, American Beauties and all kinds of Tea roses. Heller Brothers, New Castle, Ind. Roses, Philadelphia Rambler, 1 to 3 yrs. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Roses, field-grown, for forcing. W. T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Roses, Robert Craig 49th Sts., Phila., Pa. Son, Market & Roses, Hugh Low & Co., Bush Hill Park, Middlesex, Eng. Roses, Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. Roses, from 3-in. pots. Wood Bros., Fish- kill, N. T. SEEDS. Asparagus, A. plumosus nanus. Northern greenhouse grown seed, 100 seeds, 60c ; 250 seeds, $1.15 ; 1,000 seeds, $4. Southern greenhouse grown, 1,000 seeds. $2,50 ; 5,000 seeds, $10. A. plumosus robustus, 100 seeds, $1 ; 1,000 seeds, $9. Decumbens, 100 seeds, 50c; 1,000 seeds, $4. Comorensis, 100 seeds, $1 ; 1,000 seeds, $7.50. Cash discount 2 per cent. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Cyclamen seed, Low's Salmon, Giganteum. Hugh Low & Co., Bush Hill Park, Middle- sex. Eng. Cauliflower seed, Wiboltt's Snowball, No. 34. R. Wiboltt, Nakskov, Denmark. Cabbage seed, Puget Sound, new crop. Cox Seed Co., San Francisco. Cyclamen seed, giant, mixed, 40c per 100. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg. Pa. Pansy seed, finest mixed. 1,000 seeds, 25c ; 1 oz.. $2.25. H. Wrede. Luneherg. Germany Pansy seed, florists' international, i^-oz., $1 ; oz., $7, mixed ; seed of giant vars., mixed, %-oz., 65c; oz., $4. Ludvig Moi- baek. Onarga, 111. Pansy seed. Brown's extra select giant, 3,000 seeds, $1; Vi oz., $1.50; % oz., $2.50; oz., $5. Peter Brown, Lancaster, Pa. Pansy seed, finest mixed, $1 per pkt., $5 per oz. B. B. Jennings, box 254, South- port. Conn. Pansy seed, large, oz., $4. Jos. H. Cun- ningham^^ Schizanthus seed. Wisetonensis, Hugh Low & Co., Bush Hill Park, Middlesex, Eng. Seed grower, contract growing orders a specialty. Selected phlox seed, Drum- mondi, Grandiflora, Nana Compacta and separate colors. Also verbenas, zinnias, pansies. Vegetable seeds, beet, cabbage, car- rot, onion, etc. Jacques Rolland, Nimes, France. Seeds, Cineraria grandiflora, medium, mixed, trade pkt. 50c ; dwarf, mixed, trade pkt. 50c ; pansy seed, mixed, % oz., 60c ; Vi oz., $1.15 ; oz., $4.50 ; large flr., oz., $1.25. W. C. Beckert. Allegheny. Pa. Seeds, Wm. P. Craig, importer and ex- porter seeds, bulbs and plants. Wm. P. Craig. 1305 Filbert St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Seed Growers, California specialties. C. C. Morse & Co., 815-817 Sansome St., San Francisco, Cal. Seeds, 3,700 acres of garden seeds in cul- tivation. Braslan Seed Growers Co., San Jose, Cal. Seeds, high grade grass, clover and tree seed. Conrad Appel, Est. 17S9, Darmstadt, Germany. Seeds, bulbo. plants. Arthur T. Bodding- ton. 342 W. 14th St., New York. Seeds, pea and other seeds, W. W. John- son & Son. Ltd.. Boston, Eng. Seeds, onion sets and garden seeds. Leon- ard Seed Co., Chicago, Seeds, W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa. SMILAX. Smilax, 2>4-in., $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. The Good & Reese Co., Springfleld, O. Smilax, strong plants, 2V4-in., $1.50 per no. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Smilax, 2-in., $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kans. Smilax, from rose pots, $10 per 1,000 Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. Smilax. Wood Bros.. Flshklll. N. Y. SPHAGNUM MOSS. Sphagnum moss and peat, leaf mould, etc. American Moss & Peat Co., Waretown, Ocean Co., N. J. STEVIAS. Stevia, field clumps. $8 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. STOCK WANTED. Wanted, palms, ferns or any salable plants. Alpha Floral Co.. Kansas City. Mo STRAWBERRY PLANTS. Strawberry plants, Gandy, Bubach, New Home, 40c per 100, $3 per 1,000 ; Glen Mary, Clyde, Fairfield, Michel's Early, Hav- erland. Excelsior, Tenn. Prolific, Brandy- wine, 30c per 100, $2.50 per 1,090. River- view Nurseries, Little Silver, N. J. SWEET WILLIAMS. Sweet Williams, 3 per 1,000. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. TREES. Trees, fruit, ornamental and shade trees, shrubs, evergreens, climbers, etc. Ellwan- ger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Asparagus, Palmetto, 2-yr., 40c per 100 $3 per 1,000 ; 1-yr., 30c per 100, $2.50 per 1,000 ; Barr's Mammoth, 1-yr., 30c per 100, $2.50 per 1,000 ; Conover's Colossal, 1-yr., 30c per 100, $2.50 per 1,000 ; Donald's EI- mira, 1-yr., 30c per 100, $2.50 per 1,000. Columbian White, 1-yr., 40c per 100, $2.75 per 1,000. River View Nurseries, Little Sil- ver. N. J. VINCAS. Vincas, major and minor, extra large field clumps, $4 per 100, or will exchange tor red carnation stock. Greenville Floral Co., Greenville, Mich. Vinca major variegata, large field clumps, $6 per 100 ; extra heavy, $8 per 100. Wag- ner Park Conservatories. Sidney, 0. Vinca major variegata, field grown, with or without vines, $4 per 100. $35 per 1,000. The Good &. Reese Co., Springfleld, 0. Vincas, excellent field clumps, major varie- gated and major (green). Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Vinca variegata, field grown, $4 per 100 $35 per 1.000. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind Vinca variegata, field grown, $4 per 100. C. M. Niufter, Springfield. O. Vinca variegata, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M.' Emmans, Newton, N. J. If y^tt do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 1905- Th E American Florist. 497 "VIOLETS. Violets, Fine large field grown single violet clumps, clean and thrifty, at $3.50 per 100 — Princess of Wales, California, Dorsett and Russian. Satisfaction guaran- teed. Casli with order, please. Clifton Hill Fl oral Co., Omaha, Neb. Violet plants. Princess of Wales and Dor- sett, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000 ; Swanley White, $5 per 100. Eli Cross, Grand Rapids, Mich. Violets, fleld clumps, California, Princess of Wales, Swanley White and Hardy English. Nathan Smith &. Son, Adrian, Mich. Violets, pot grown, Imperial, M. Louise, 3-in., $4 per 100. $35 per 1,000. Crabb & Hunter, Grand Rapids, Mich. ^ Violets, field grown. Imperial, Frin«eas of Wales, $4 per 100, ?3o per 1,000. Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Violets, Marie Louise, field grown, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Davis Brothers, Mor- rison. 111. Violets, Wood Bros., FishklU, N. Y WHOLESAIK CUT FLOWERS. Commission Dealers. Allen. J. K.. 106 W. 28th St., N. Y. Amling. B. C. 32-36 Randolph St., Chicago. Angermueller, Geo. H., 1324 Pine St., St. Louis. Berger Bros., 1235-1237 Filbert St., Phila- delphia. Pa. Berning, H. G.. 1402 Pine St., St. Louis. Braidwood. J. B., Colorado Springs, Colo. . Cleveland Cut Flower Co., The, 52-54 High St., Cleveland, O. Deamud. J. B., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Dumont & Co., 1305 Filbert St., Phila. Fenrich, Jos. S., 48 W. 30th St., N. Y. Flower Growers' Market, 60 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Ford Bros., Ill W. 30th St., N. Y. Ghormley, Wm., 57 W. 28th St., N. Y. Guttman, Alex. J., 52 W. 29th St., N. Y. Hart, James, 117 W 30th St.. N. Y. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Horan, Edward C, 55 W. 28th St., N. Y. Hunt. B. H.. 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Kennicott Bros. Co., 40-44 Randolph St., . Chicago. Kessler. Phil F., 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. Kuehn. C. A.. 1122 Pine St.. St. Louis. Langjahr. Alfred H., 55 W. 28th St., N. Y. McCullough Sons Co., J. M., 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati, O. McKellar, Chas. W., 51 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. McKissick, W. E., 1221 Filbert St., Phil- adelphla. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38-40 Mia- mi Ave., Detroit, Mich. Millang, Charles, 50 W. 29th St., New York. Murdock, J. B., & Co., 545 Liberty Ave.. Pittsburg, Pa. New York Cut Flower Exchange, Coogan Bldg.. 6th Ave, and W. 26th St., N. Y. Niessen Co., Leo., 1217 Arch St., Phila., Pa. Pennock. S S., Philadelphia. Philadelphia Cut Fewer Co., 15-16-18 San- som St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 504 Liberty Ave.. Pittsburg, Pa. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 228 Diamond St., Pittsburg, Pa. Prllworth, C. C. Co.. Milwaukee, Wis. Randall, A. L. Co., 19 Randolph St., Chi- cago. Raynor. John I., 49 W. 28th St., N. Y. Rice Bros., 128 N. 6th St., Minneapolis, Minn. Seligman. John, 56 W. 26th St., N. Y. Sheridan. Walter F.. 39 W. 28th St., N. Y. Traendley & Schenck, 44 W. 2Sth St., N. Y. Vaughan 6 Sperry, 58-60 Wabash Ave.. Chi- cagn. Welch Bros.. 15 Province St., Boston. Winterson, E. F., Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Young. A. L.. & Co.. 54 W. 28th St., N. Y. Young. John. 51 W 28th St., New York. Young, Thos., 43 W. 28th St., New York. Young & Nugent, 42 W. 28th St., New York. Zech & Mann. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Growers. Bassett & Washburn, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Benthey-Coatsworth Co., The, 35 Randolph St., Chicago. Brant, D. Wood, W. Peterson and N. 48th Aves., Chicago. Bruns, H. N., 1409-11 W. Madison St., Chi- cago. • Budlong, J. A., 37-39 Randolph St., Chicago. Hill. The E. G. Co., Richmond, Ind. Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 35-37 Randolph St., Chicago. ReinPerg. Peter, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Sinner Bros., 60 Wabash Ave., Chicago. South Park Floral Co., Heller Bros., New Castle, Ind. Weiland & Rlsch, 59 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Wietor Bros., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Wittbold, Geo., Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. RETAIL CUT FLOWERS. Aitken, Mark, 378 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree St., At- lanta, Ga. Berke, George H., 1505 Pacific Ave., Atlan- tic City, N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Blackistone, 14th and H Sts., N. W., Wash- ington, D. C. Breitmeyer's, John, Sons, cor. Miami and Gra tiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. Cooke, Geo. H., Connecticut Ave. and L St., Washington, D. C. D aniels & Fisher, Denver, Col. Donohoe, W. H., 2 West 29th St., New York. Eickholt, Mrs. Chas., Galveston, Tex. Garden, Alex. B., 441 Center Market, Wash- ington, D. C. Gude, A., & Bro., 1214 P St., Washington, D. C. - Hauswirth, P. J., Auditorium Annex, Chi- cago. Hess & Swoboda, 1415 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Lange, A., 51 Monroe St., Chicago. Mills The Florist, 36 W. Forsyth St., Jack- sonville, Fla. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo^ Palmer's. Buffalo, N. Y. Sh affer, 14th and I Sts., Washington, D. C. Sievers & Boland, 33 Post St., San Fran- cisco, Cal. Weber, Fred C, 4320-28 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. Wolf. .John. Savannah. Ga. ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS. Artificial Leaves, all styles in hundreds of different designs. Rossig Bros., 497 W. Broadway, New York. BOILERS. Boilers, improved greenhouse boilers, made of best material, shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Kroeschell Bros. Co., 45 Erie St.. Chicago. i^ Boilers, Wilks' greenhouse heaters, all steel, hard or soft coal, run 15 hours, no night fireman. S. P. Wilks Mfg. C, 3517 Shields Av.. Chicago. Boilers, Gurney heaters, heat by steam or hot water. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., Ill 5th Ave., N. Y. ; 74 Franklin St., Boston. Boilers, Furman boilers. Particularly well adapted for greenhouse heating. The Heren- decn Mfg. Co., Dept. Am., Geneva, N. Y. Boilers, 250 horizontal tubular boilers : 50 greenhouse heaters. Chicago House Wreck- ing Co.. W. 35th and Iron Sta., Chicago. Boilers, heating and ventilating apparatus of all kinds. Burnhara-Hitchings-Pierson Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. Boilers, pipes and fittings. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Boilers, send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Boilers, boilers of high grade tor green- houses. Steam and hot water. Giblin & Co., Utica, N. Y. Boilers, for greenhouse heating. The Greenhouse Co., Kearney Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Boiler repairs, Johnston Heating Co., 1135 Broadway, New York. Boiler Tubes, all sizes from 2 to 6-in. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Boilers, water tube steam boiler. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. BOXES. Boxes, light wooden express boxes for shipment of cut flowers and plants. Get- morc Box Factory, Belleville, Ala. Cut Flower Boxes, cut fiower boxes, water- proof, corner lock style. No charge tor printing on orders above 250 boxes. Liv- ingston Seed Co., Columbus, O. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building Material, lumber for greenhouse benches. Ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. We are In special position to furnish "Pecky Cypress" ; everything in pine and hemlock building lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., cor. Weed St. and Hawthorne, Chicago. Building Material, cyypress is tar more durable than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 teet or longer. Greenhouse and other building material. Men furnished to super- intend erection when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., Neponset, Boston, Mass. Building Material, cypress sash bars. Ten- nessee red cedar posts, pecky cypress bench- es, hotbed sash and frames, ventilating ap- paratus, pipe, fittings and all supplies needed in new or reconstruction work. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St., Chicago. Building Material, our designs embody best features of greenhouse construction, best grade gulf cypress used. Red cedar posts, iron fittings, hotbed sash. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland. O. Building Material — 100,000,000 feet of lumber of every kind ; large quantity of sash glazed with %-inch ribbed glass. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. ^ Building Material, Gulf cypress greenhouse material. Hotbed sash. We furnish every- thing tor building. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365- 73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Building Material, new and second-hand gulf cypress greenhouse lumber: hotbed sash. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Building Material, cypress sash bars : greenhouse material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 412-22 Hawthorne Ave., Chicago. Building Material, greenhouse material ana hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Wash- ington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 615-21 Sheffield Ave.. Chicago. Building Material of all descriptions, cold frames, hot-bed sash, etc. Burnham-Hltcli - ings-Pierson Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. Construction Material, cypress sash bars, iron and wood frame beds and benches, hot- bed sash and frames. The Greenhouse Co.. Kearney Ave., Jersey City, N. J. COAL. Cial. Florists' special : Kirikaid Hocking, Kanawha Splint, lower vein Brazil Block, genuine smokeless Pocahontas, Sulli- van County Indiana Lump. Globe Coal Co., 1560-1570 Old C olony Bldg.. Chicago. FERTILIZERS. Fertilizer, Bonora. Largely increases the growth, size of flower, length of stem, and makes plants healthy, giving the leaves a beautiful green color. For use in lawns, vegetable gardens and on fruit and shade trees, shrubbery, etc. In liquid form, 2, 5 and 10-gal. kegs, $2 per gal. ; half bbls. (25 gals.), $1.75 per gal.; bbls. (50 gals.), $1.50 per gal. In dry form. 10 lbs. making 250 gals., $5. Bonora Chemical Co., 584-58t; Broadway, Ne w Yo rk. MaiiurerTPhomson's vine, plant, vegetable, chrysanthemum and topdressing manure. Wm. Thomson & Sons, Ltd., Tweed Vineyard, Clovenfords, Scot. If you do not find wfiat you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 498 The American Florist. Oct. GLASS. Glass, importers and jobbers ; greenhouse glass a specialty. Window glass. James H. Rice Co., 80-82 Wabash Ave., 34-40 S. Water St.. Chicago. ■ Glass, one million sq. ft. % to %-in. ribbed roofing glass. Chicago House Wreck- ing Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Glass, French and American "White Rose" brand. Stenzel Glass Co., 2 Hudson St., New York; 101 Portland St., Boston. Glass, plate and window glass. Green- house glass a specialty. Sprague-Smith Co., 205 Randolph St., Chicago. Glass Repair Clamp, Peerless glass repair clamps. Box of 150, $1. Alexander Klok- ner, Wauwatosa, Wis. Glass, good brands, quick shipments, large stock. Sharp, Partridge & Co., 22d St. and Union place, Chicago. Glass, window glass. Greenhouse glass a specialty. H. M. Hooker Co., 50 W. Ran- dolph St., Chicago. Glass, greenhouse glass. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. Glass, tank window glass. Hothouse glass a specialty. D. O. Cunningham Glass Co., Pittsburg, Pa. Glass, glass at wholesale. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. GLAZING POINTS. Glazing Points, see the point? Holds glass firmly. Peerless glazing points are the best. No rights or lefts. Box of 1,000 points, 75c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse Construction, Eureka green- house the best and lowest in price. All houses erected at factory and shipped to pur- chaser with blue prints, photographs and plain directions so any person can put up. Dillon Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Bloomsburg, Pa. GUTTERS. Gutters, Garland's gutters will keep snow and Ice off your glass. A sample of our gut- ter Is on exhibition at Chicago Flower Grow- ers' Market. Geo. M. Garland, Des Plaines, HI. Gutters, new duplex gutter, only drip proof gutter on the market. B. Hippard, Youngstown, Ohio. Gutters, Jennings improved iron gutters. Diller, Caskey & Co., Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. HOSE. Hose, hose valves and steamfltting tools. Metropolitan Material Co., 1408 Metropol- itan Ave., Metropolitan, N. Y. Hose, hose in quantity. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chi- cago. MISCELLANEOUS. IMPLEMENTS. Implements, "Iron Age," farm and gar- den, Bateman Mfg. Co., Box 84, Grenloch, N. J. INSECTICIDES. Fumigating Supplies, vaporizing pans for tobacco extracts, improved. Diller, Caskey & Co., 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Fumigating Supplies, tobacco dust for fumigating. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., 81 Pine St., New York. Insecticides, Nikoteen, non-injurious, tor fumigating or spraying. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. LAWN MOWERS. Lawn Mower, The Clipper lawn mower. No. 1, 12-in., $5 ; No. 2, 15-in., $6 ; No. 3, 18-in., $7 ; No. 4, 21-in., $8. Draft, money order or reg. letter. Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, HI. MASTICA. Mastica, for glazing greenhouses. F. O. Pierce Co.. 170 Fulton St., New York. METAL DESIGNS. Metal Designs, send for prices. A. Her- mann, 404-12 E. 34th St., New York. Book, Peony manual, 30c. C. S. Harrison, York, Neb. Engravings, best engravings and illustra- tions of every description for catalogues. Send for estimates. Globe Bng. & Elec. Co.. 427 Dearborn St., Chicago. Forwarding agents and custom house brokers, Chas. D. Stone & Co., 113 Adams St., Chicago. Floral photographs, Foley's, 226-228% Bowery. New York. Printing, large runs of catalogues a spe- cialty. Write for figures. Regan Printing House. 89-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. PAINT, PUTTY, ETC. Paint, Putty, Etc., the Jas. H. Rice Co., 80-82 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Paint, Putty, Etc., H. M. Hooker Co., 59 W. Randolph St., Chicago. PIPE, FITTINGS, ETC. Iron Fittings, Etc., send for prices. Lock- land Lumber Co., Lockland, 0. Iron Fittings, patent iron bench fittings and roof supporters. Diller, Caskey & Co., 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Pipe, Iron Fittings, Etc., galvanized iron sash hinges, screw eyes, screw hooks, U bolts, galvanized iron buckles and wire. Fittings for purlin and ridge supports. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St., Chicago. Pipe, wrought iron pipe, all sizes from %- in. to 14-in. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Pipes, fittings and valves. The Green- house Co., Kearney Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Pipes and Iron Fittings, S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. Pipe and fittings. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398 Metropolitan Av., Brooklyn, N. Y. POTS, PANS, ETC. Pots, standard, seed pans, cut fiower cy- linders, hanging baskets, lawn vases, etc. Hilflnger Bros. Pottery, Fort Edward. N. Y. Pot hangers, Kramer's, $1 doz. by exp., $1.25 by mail. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids. la. Pots, Syracuse red. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. Pots, Standard flower pots. We can save you money. W. H. Ernest, 28th and M. Sts.. Washington, D. C. Pots, Standard flower pots. The Whill- din Pottery Co., Philadelphia, Pa. ; Jersey City. N. J. : Long Island City, N. Y. Pots, Standard pots, which for strength and porosity combined are best on market. A. F. Kohr. 1521-23 N. Leavitt St., Chicago. Pots, red standards, full size, and wide bottoms. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., 490 Howard St.. Detroit, Mich. Pots, pots of all kinds. A. H. Hews & Co., No. Cambridge, Mass. ; Long Island City, N. Y. Pots, red standard ; azalea pots. The Kel- ler Pottery Co., 213-223 Pearl St., Norris- town. Pa. Pots, before buying write for prices. Geo. Keller & Son, 361-63 Hemdon St., near Wrlghtwood Ave., Chicago. Pots, red pots. Sample pot and price list on application. C. C. Pollworth Co., Mil- waukee. Wis. Pots, red standard. Paducah Pottery, Paducah, Ky. PUMPING ENGINES. Pumping Engines, two streams of water for 1 hour cost 2 cents if you use a Stand- ard pumping engine. The Standard Pump & Engine Co., Cleveland. O. RAFFIA. Rafiia, samples free if you mention the American Florist. Large assortment of col- ors. R. H. Comey Co., Camden, N. J., 810-24 Washburn Av., Chicago. RIBBONS. Ribbon, ribbon specialists. M. Rice & Co., 1220 Race St., Philadelphia. SEED CASES. Seed cases. Heller's mice proof. Heller & Co., Montclair, N. J. STEAM TRAPS. steam Traps, the Standard return steam trap has no equal for its simplicity of work- ing. E. Hippard, Youngstown, Ohio. Steam Traps, Morehead traps, insure free circulation of coils. Save fuel. American Blower Co., Detroit, Mich. TOOTHPICKS. Toothpicks, wired, $1.50 per 10,000; $6.25 per 50.000. W. J. Cowee. Mfr.. Berlin. N. Y. SUPPLIES. Supplies, tin foil, cut wire, corrugated boxes, folding boxes, ribbons, letters, wire designs, etc. Henry M. Robinson & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. Supplies, cape flowers, cycas leaves, meiai designs and all florists' supplies. A. Herr- mann, 404-12 B. 34th St., New York. Supplies, importers and manufacturers of florists' supplies. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. Supplies, swans, storks, ducks, fancy bas- kets, novelties. J. Stern & Co., 1928 Ger- mantown avenue, Philadelphia. Supplies, wire designs, etc. The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, 62-54 High Street, Cleveland, O. Supplies, florists' wire designs and sup- plies. Emil Steffens, 335 B. 21st St., New York. Supplies, importers and manufacturers of florists, supplies. L. Baumann & Co., 78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. ;_ Supplies, all the newe^ novelties. M. Rice & Co.. 1220 Race St.. Philadelphia, Pa. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Ventilating Apparatus, send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ventilating Apparatus, send for circulars. Diller, Caskey & Co., cor. 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Ventilators, hand ventilating, etc. The King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. Ventilators, New Departure ventilating appliance. _ J. D. Carmody, EvansviUe, Ind. Ventilators, Evans' improved Challenge ventilating apparatus. Quaker City Machine Works. Richmond, Ind. " Ventilators, the New Departure ventilat- ing appliance, cheapest and best. If you doubt, try it and be convinced. J. D. Car- mody. EvansviUe, Ind. Ventilators, the Standard ventilating ma- chinery ; original machine with self-oiling cups ; most powerful, least complicated, very compact. E. Hippard, Youngstown, O. Ventilators, ventilating apparatus. Metro- politan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropoli- tan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. WATERING SYSTEM. Watering System, the Wlttbold Patent Watering System. Watering or syringing. Louis Wittbold. 1708 N. Halsted St., Chicago. WIRE SUPPORTS. Wire supports, model extension carnation supports, galvanized wire rose stakes, tying wires, single and dbl. pot hangers. Igoe Bros., 226 N. 9th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. WIRE WORK. Wire Work, None made as good at our prices. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee. Wis. 4..- I Circnlation in \ ! Buyers' Brains \ Is the kind enjoyed by the American Florist. Its actual paid circulation we believe, is the largest in its class. The contents are of real present value and are preserved for future reference. Advertisers who realize this establish permanent business with the best trade in the United States and Canada. I If you do not find what yon need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. igo5. The American Florist. 499 Our Louisiana Cypress Is thoroughly air-dried and free from sap. This Is the very be»t material now oflered to the trade for greenhouse construction. We have the largest stock of this high-grade cypress In the North, and can promise quick service in filling all orders entrusted to us. Estimates and designs furnished on application. We will be pleased to figure with you on your contemplated work. Our new detail sheet mailed on request. BED CEDAB POSTS. IRON FITTINGS. HOT-BED SASH. LocKisAND Lumber Co. « PUase mention the A merican Florist when writing. Wired 10,000, 1.50; 50.000, 6.25. Miaatactared by W. J. OOWEE. BERLIN. N. Y. Sample Irae. For sale by poalera. Please mention the A mefican Florist when writing. BOOKS rOR nORISTS. The time Is coming along when these are needed and opportunity at hand for reading them. Every one of the follow- ing should be In your library. Send prices quoted and we send the books. 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 way. It has ii8 illustrations. $1.50. Chrysanthemum Manual (Smith). — By an expert who has given his undivided attention for twenty years to the improvement of the chrysanthemum and its culture in detail. Profusely illus- trated. 25 cents. Manual of the Trees of North America (Sargent). — ^The most com- plete and authentic work on the subject. The pages number 826, with over 600 illustrations. $6.00. Landscape Gardening (Maynard). — The development of landscape art within the past few years compels the wide awake florist to keep posted on this branch of the business. The many suggestions of this book will be found helpful every business day. It contains 338 pages, 165 illustrations. $1.50. 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. 25 cents. The American Carnation (C. W. Ward). — A complete treatment of all the most modern methods of cultivating this most important flower. Illustrated. $3-50. Fumigation Methods (Johnson).— A practical treatise on cheap and effective means of destroying insect pests. Hand- somely bound and profusely illustrated. 250 pages. $1.00. How to Grow cut Flowers (Hunt). — The only book on the subject. It is a thoroughly reliable work by an emi- nently successful, practical florist. Illus- trated. $2.00. Asparagus (Hexamer). — A practical treatise on the planting, cultivation, har- vesting and preserving of asparagus, with notes on its history and botany. This book is mainly devoted to the culinary kinds of asparagus, but there is also some reference to the ornamental species. 50 cents. Success in Market Gardening (Raw- son). — Written by one of the most prominent and successful market gar- deners in the country, and who has the largest glasshouses for forcing vege- tables for market in America. Outdoor and indoor crops are treated. Illus- trated, $1.00. Cabbages, Cauliflower and Allied Vegetables (Allen). — The requirements of the important vegetables of the cab- bage tribe are given here very fully. The book also contains interesting chap- ters on seed raising, insect pests and fungus diseases common to these plants, so cents. The Rose — Its cultivation, varieties, etc. (H. B. Ellwanger). — A complete guide of the cultivation of the rose, together with the classification of all the leading varieties. $1.25. Celery Culture (Vaughan). — The important subject -of celery culture is thoroughly covered in this illustrated pamphlet of 59 pages. The florists rais- ing young plants of celery and those who grow the plants to maturity will alike find it valuable. 50 cents. Ginseng (Kains). — At the present time, when so much interest is taken in ginseng, it will be interesting to peruse this volume, which tells all about the plant in a way that all may understand. The 144 pages are freely illustrated. 50 cents. Mushrooms: How to Grow Them (Falconer). — The only American book on the subject, 29 illustrations. Written by a practical mushroom grower, who tells the whole story so tersely and plainly that a child can understand it. This book has increased mushroom growing in this country three fold in three years. $1.50. The Gqldfish (Mulertt). — A number of florists find goldfish an attractive and paying addition to their business. The best advice is given in every depart- ment of the subject, including construc- tion and care of the parlor aquarium, in this volume of 160 pages, handsomely illustrated. $2.00. The Horticulturists' Rule-Book (L. H. Bailey). — Contains information valuable to all those engaged in any branch of horticulture. Illustrated. 312 pages. 75 cents. Heating and Ventilating Buildings (Carpenter). — This book covers the entire subject most fully. In the prepa- ration of heating and ventilating plans it will be found a most valuable guide. $4.00. Practical Floriculture (Peter Hen- derson). — A guide to the successful propagation and cultivation of florists* plants. Illustrated. 325 ^ages. $1.50. The Principles of Fruit Growing (Bailey).— The entire subject of fruit culture is treated very thoroughly in this illustrated volume of 516 pages. It is a book that no up-to-date fruit grower can afford to be without. $1.25. Landscape Gardening (Waugh). — This is a very useful little book on the art of landscape gardenino-. It will be found exceptionally valuable to amateurs, as it covers in detail the numerous prob- lems that come to the owners of small gardens. It is freely illustrated and the pictures have been chosen with a view to informing the reader rather than decorating the book. 50 cents. Steam Heating for Buildings (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. Hedges, Windbreaks, Etc. (Powell). — A treatise on the planting, growth and management of hedge plants for country and suburban homes. A volume of 140 pages, with twenty-two illustra- tions, so cents. Handy Manual (J. W. Johnson).— A new work, fully illustrated with plans, etc., on greenhouse heating and ventilat- ing, by a practical steam and hot water heating engineer of long experience. Replete with valuable information. 12s pages. $1.00. American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn Street. CHICAGO. I Make Your Want Known S If you want to pet rid of it. ^ A want advertisement in the AMERICAN FLORIST will do what you want. Try it now. Back of every ad is a real want, so it pays to answer them. : : : : : 500 The American Florist. Oct. 7, Saves Many Times ITS PRICE. $2.00 Postpaid to any address. HE AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY'S T DIRECTORY saves many times its price to every one who catalogues or circularizes the trade. Fully revised to data of publication, it puts the mail only to live names, avoiding waste of postage and printed matter, time and labor. Contains 452 pages, lists of Florists, Seedsmen and Nurserymen of the United States and Canada by states and towns, also alphabetically; firms that issue cata- logues, foreign merchants, horticultural societies and much other up-to-date infor- mation which makes it a reference book of daily utility wherever a wholesale trade is done. Published annually by the American Florist Co. 324 Dearborn Street, -CHICAGO. <^ (Amammm Wmm RmBrica is "the Prow of the I/essel; tbars may be more comfort Rmidshlps, but we are the hrst to touch Unknown tisas," Vol. XXV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 14. 1905- No. 906 tmm Lk'mmmim fmmm TWENTT-PIRST YEAR. Copyright 1905, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published evebt Sattjbdat bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn St., Chicaiio. Eastern Office: 429 Sixtli Ave.. New York. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, 82.00. Subscriptions accepted only from the trade. Volumes half-yearly from August, 1901. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Offioeeb— J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, president; J. R. Fbekman, Washington, D. C, vice-presi- dent: Wm. J. Stewart, U Hamilton Place, Room 11, Boston. Mass., secretary; H. B. Beattt, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. Opficees-elect— Wm. F. Kasting, president; H. M. Altick, vice-prsident; secretary and treas- urer as above. Twenty-second annual meeting at Dayton, Ohio, August, 1906. Exhibition — A grand national and general ex- hibition will be held at Boston. Mass., March, 1906, under the auspices of the society. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting and exhibition Boston, Mass., March, 1906 Ales Montgombbt, Natiok, Mass., president; Wm. J Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass., secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibit ion at Boston, 1906. Pbtee Fisheb, Ellis. Mass., president; Albert M. Herb, Lam-aster, Pa., secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition, Philadel- phia, Pa., November7-ll, 1905. Fred. H. Lemon, Richmond, Ind., secretary. READY REFERENCE ADVERTISING PAGE 539. •»s> FLORISTS' PLANT NOTES ^ For Mid-October. Crotons. — An ordinary hot-house treatment, such as is usually accorded the stock of a tender or true tropical nature, is hardly up to the requirements of the more exacting crotons, at least not as long as these are in their first stages of development and striving for size and maturity. Crotons will grow into superb specimens, little molested by insects or retarded by disease, if special encouragement is held out by afifording a temperature not much below 75°, augmented by a steady bottom- heat, 8° or 10° higher, a moist and somewhat close atmosphere, a shading on all sunny days and a repotting of the younger plants, before the roots have formed a complete network of fibers. This treatment should continue until the plants are of the desired size and pro- portions, making them first-class decora- tive and marketable specimens. Then a greatly modified treatment is resorted to in giving them the final cultural touches, bringing out the exquisite col- oring characteristic in crotoris of most varieties now under cultivation, which is their principal charm. To this end all such plants that promise to be in fine trim for Christmas should now be inured to the full, unobstructed light, also, to a greater allowance of fresh air and to a lower temperature, 6o° from now on being high enough for fully grown specimen plants. But the change from a highly intensified course of culture to one more in conformity with natural conditions, must be grad- ual and by slow stages, an admonition especially to be heeded in removing heavy shading from the glass. No transplanting into larger pots should take place after this date. Begonia Gloire de Lorraine. — In an efifort to impart vigor and sturdiness to the delicately frail Lorraine begonias, advantage must be taken of the clear weather and invigorating sunshine of autumn. All the shading contrivances, heretofore resorted to as a needful pro- tection to an immature growth against the scorching rays of the summer sun, should now be entirely removed. Large specimen plants, for a perfect and uniform development, should now be given an abundance of light and 'room, a full and unhampered sway to branches and undergrowth. Some of them will need staking and tying, so as to bring them into form and pleasing shape. Where this is found to be necessary, it should be done at once or,^ at least, before the plants have attained full size and are ready to flower. There is no need of any great training in the case of the small stock. Even if some- what unshapely, this works in most handily in the filling of baskets, fancy dishes and pans. From now on great care and judgment must be exercised in watering begonias of this class, but to do it at the right time and to do it right at that time, is a knowledge not hard to acquire. Anyone quick to learn and accustomed to work among valuable stock can do it. Sprinkling overhead is not only not needed but positively harmful to foliage a'nd flowers and must not be practiced. A heat of about 6o° at night with from 5° to io° higher in daytime will lead to a perfect finish, and if kept steady, without much devia- tion in either direction, will greatly minimize the trouble with insects, which is best overcome by placing a layer of fresh tobacco stems between the pots, also below the bench. Boston Ferns.— The great popularity of the Boston fern and the ease and rapidity with which the stock may be increased and raised, has made its cul- ture a leading feature in many estab- lishments and a source of considerable profit. The trade in decorative plants usually takes a fresh start in late autumn. Good stock should be in readiness to meet the demand. Grow- ers who raise . their Boston ferns by shifting them from pot to pot until the desired size has been reached will now have good saleable specimens in all the usual sizes. Bench grown Bostons, on the other hand, although showing a greater vigor, require some time to grow into presentable shape and to assume graceful form and finish. A fern should be thoroughly established in its pot before it is ever offered for sale. All this points to the necessity of pot- . ting up the bench-raised ferns in due time. This stock has made a fine growth this season and the material for 502 The American Florist. Oct. H' the making up of s-inch and 6-inch specimen plants and for fiUing of bas- kets and pans is all that could be wished for. This \vorI<, if not already attended to, should now be taken in hand without further delay. Palms and Rubbers. — This and any stock in the decorative plant line, likely to be in demand for the holiday trade, should now be gotten in readiness. Some that have outgrown the size of their pots should now be repotted ; most of this stock will need a good sponging off, and all of the saleable size plants sliould, from now on, be given more room, light and air than is usually afforded them. , Cyclamens. — Mature and full grown cyclamens should now all be in their selling size pots. They are now begin- ning to push buds and any shading yet on the glass should be removed. Any premature stray flowers must be nipped off. Finely developed, good sized speci- mens deserve special care. All such plants must have plenty of room on all sides, so as to preserve the beauty of their lower foliage and to afford suffi- cient elbowroom for proper care in watering and in spraying the foliage, which should not be omitted, as it keeps the leaves bright and their markings distinct, and also helps greatly to keep down aphis. Water must never touch the fully expanded flowers, nor must they be exposed to tobacco fumigation. A layer of fresh tobacco stems between and under the plant.? will do good ser- vice as a preventive measure against insects. The young stock in cyclamens, seedlings for the coming year, had bet- ter now be removed from out-door frames to a moderately warm house. They should now have the full light and careful treatment as to watering, transplanting' and cleanliness from dis- ease and insects. Dahlias.— A few light frosts do but little harm to flowering dahlias in the fall ; they can stand more of this than is usually supposed. But heavy frosts leave their impress on foliage and tender tips. Then it is time to cut them down, to dig up the roots, to dry them off and to store them away for the winter. This should be done as soon as nipped by the first good freezing, for if this be delayed, a new growth will start from the base, diminishing the . value of the roots for the ensuing- sea- son.. Dahlia roots from plants entirely cut down by frosts are hard to keep from rotting in their winter quarters. Cannas. — After the first frosts have destroyed the flowers and shrivelled the upper leaves of cannas it is the proper time to dig them up, leaving all the soil that will adhere to the roots. The stalks are cut down to within six or eight inches of the clumps and these stored away for the winter on any cool and dry place, secure from frost. A good place for these roots is under a greenhouse bench, where there is but little drip and an even temperature of 40° or 45°. Hydrangeas. — After this date it may be considered a risk to have Hydrangea hortensis, H. ■ Otaksa and H. Thomas Hogg exposed to open air conditions. While light frosts will greatly hasten the ripening of their wood, any hard freezing spell which may set in unex- pectedly would destroy the tender tips of the branches and with these the em- bryo flowering trusses. It is, therefore, advisable to remove the potted plants to safe quarters and to lift and pot up those that were grown in the field and still awaiting attention. Since most of this stock is intended to come in for Easter and late spring, there will be plenty of time for it to become fully established and properly prepared for a course of slow and gradual forcing, after a rest of several months. During this period of rest a low temperature is essential and only moisture enough to keep the branches from shriveling. A better place than any shed or green- house for these hydrangeas is a cold frame out-doors with sufficient depth to hold such bulky plants, and covered by tightly fitting sashes on cold days or hard freezing nights, until, when real winter has fairly set in, an additional covering of hay or coarse manure will be needed. Ficus Pandurata. A fine specimen. Outdoor Potted Stock. — Cytisus, aza- leas, ericas, acacias and that class of plants, chiefly stock left over from last season's sales, should be brought in and placed where untoward weather can do no harm. Most of these plants fully deserve to be well taken care of, they usually being in better condition for early forcing the second year than when they arrived in Europe. Field-grown Greenhouse Stock. — Stock plants for future propagation, such as vincas, English ivies, ivy- leaved geraniums, salvias, abutilons, double petunias and many others, de- pended upon for cuttings in winter and early spring, must now be lifted and potted. It is also now time to pot up and bring under cover any field-grown plants intended for pots. Foremost in this class are Brompton stocks, carna- tions, double sweet alyssum and wall flowers. In potting these a fairly rich compost should be used. Cinerarias and Calceolarias. — While the slightest of frosts will injure cine- rarias and calceolarias, it is neverthe- less better for these plants to remain outdoors as long as in any way it is possible to shield them from such dam- age. The proper place for them now are frames, uncovered and open in nice weather, but affording reliable means of protection against frost, when needed. Young Stock. — Any newly propagated or young stock now in active vegetation and making a - soft and rapid growth, must be kept agoing and not be ex- posed to any abnormal conditions of temperature, impeding its steady head- way. A sudden drop below the cul- tural minimum invariably works mis- chief, difficult, and often impossible to undo by the best of treatment ever afterwards. After this a good fire heat will come just right at times. E. Ficus Pandurata. A plant which bids fair to play an important part in the use of decorative plants is Ficus pandurata the new rub- ber plant which was awarded a medal at the S. A. F. convention in Washing- ton. So far it has proved an exception- ally good seller, and has brought fancy prices. When in better supply its merits will be, of course, more widely under- stood and appreciated. It seems to be a grand house plant, requiring little at- tention and growing vigorously under restricted conditions. Robert Craig & Son of Philadelphia have at present two houses devoted to the plant, in which may be seen specimens varying in height from one to seven feet. THE ROSE. Ventilating and Syringing;. The work to be done in the rose houses at present differs but little from that prescribed in my last article, ex- cept that I caution the grower to pay strict attention to ventilating. The night temperature for Bride and Bridesmaid and for that matter, any of our roses, can be held at about 60° or 62°, provid- ing there is air on the houses at night and a little steam circulating. The houses on a bright day now run rather high, even when the sashes are raised to their full opening. The temperature must not be allowed to get too high un- til the plants become hardened up gradu- ally ; then and not before should the ven- tilators be closed. As soon as the sun strikes the houses, it is about time to add a little more air. As the tempera- ture increases, gradually work the sashes up. This may require five or six trips through the houses during the forenoon, but to ventilate properly the thermome- ter should rise or fall as gradually as possible and the same care should be exercised in reducing the temperature in the afternoons. I refer often to ventilating in these articles in order to impress on the minds of growers the importance of ventilat- ing, as for ventilating and watering to be carefully accomplished is more than half the battle in growing indoor crops of any kind. Syringing from now on should be done from all the walks in order to keep the red spider from mak- ing his appearance. Now that we have a coil running" occasionally, and as in some cases "the coil may run very close to the plants," this should be the place to apply the presure while syringing. Don't make the common mistake of waiting until some sign of the pest makes its appearance for when the foliage shows the yellow spots from the attact of spider, you surely will have a very hard time trying to dislodge it. In igo5. The American Florist. 503 trying to do so it is an easy matter to get the soil too wet from the frequent spraying. By all means syringe every plant thoroughly, and as early in the morning as the temperature will allow, which should never be when below 70°. There is still another thing I would like to mention ; that is, cutting the buds in such a manner that the next growth will break free and strong. Do not rush through the houses cutting them without a thought whether they will keep on producing good flowers or poor ones, but cut them with an object in view, and that object should be to have the plants improve with each crop. Leave never less than two, and some- times as many as five or six eyes on the plant after cutting. For instance, in cutting a bud from a cane coming from the soil, it is the safest plan to leave at least five eyes. If these canes are cut back hard they seldom break again, and if they do they will send up useless wood. For the ordinary top growth buds, with the exception of American Beauty, two strong eyes left will usually be suf- ficient to produce a strong shoot and if quality is wanted the weaker of the two shoots should be taken off as soon as the difference between them can be dis- tinguished. For American Beauty, the young" plants should never be chopped down very close to the soil. When cut- ting a bud leave at least four good eyes and when they are making a new start from these eyes break out two of the weaker growths. This is about as near as one can direct the grower how to cut. There may be buds and different growths here and there that must be cut back accord- ing to judgment, but it is far easier to break out any surplus growth than to try to produce a growth strong and healthy, from a single eye in order to obtain a little longer stem to the cut flowers. This is a robbing Peter to pay Paul process, and one which will surely bring the plants to grief. Last, but not least, if light firing is being done, do not start up your fire and run it until 2 or 3 o'clock in the morning, which means letting the boiler take care of itself; but see that there is steam all night and that the temperature runs as evenly now as at any other time. It doesn't take long for a house of good stock to go wrong if a cold dew is allowed to cover the foliage during the night. This is usually caused by closing the sashes tightly and running the houses at a low temperature. Do not do either. Rose Richmond on the Gulf Coast. It may be of interest to the growers of the south who are contemplating planting Richmond for next season, to know how the plants are acting. The Cha- togue Greenhouses, Mobile, Ala., went heavily into the new rose this spring and every advantage has been given it. That firm reports that the growth so far has been ideal. Every break is a blooming cane, and they are coming like weeds. It gives nromise of being strictly a winter rose. It opens too quickly, and the petalage is too light for a sum- mer bloomer. A winter rose is just what is wanted. Richmond has decided character and individuality, and the color is pure and exquisitely beautiful. If it does as well during the winter as it now gives promise of doing, it has certainly come to stay. HOUSE OF FICUS PANDURATA AT ROBERT CRAIG & SONS, PHILADELPHIA. Rose Queen Beatrice. F. H. Kramer, of Washington, D. C, will disseminate this new rose in the spring of 1907. Its growth is said to be much stronger than that of Bridesmaid and according to the disseminator it will produce twice as many flowers with bet- ter stems and color and will readily bring twice the price for cut flowers. We understand that this new rose was purchased from John Laing & Sons, the well known nurserymen of London, Eng. THE CARNATION. Disease of Carnations. Ed. American Florist : — I send under separate cover cuttings from carnations, and would ask that you kindly tell me from what disease they suffer, and if possible suggest a remedy. The house is new, the plants have been in about four weeks and the disease was noticed first about four weeks ago. I have sprayed the plants with a solution of ivory soap and also with potassium sulphide solution, J4 ounce to the gallon of water. I have picked off the diseased foliage and burned it, and the plants appear to be vigorous and growing rapidly. Tbe cuttings I send are from Marquis and Boston Market, which seem to be the most affected. T. F. M. The disease of the carnation looks like stem rot, but cannot be definitely so determined as none of the fungus which causes the trouble could be found in the small amount of material submitted for examination. W. The Carnation Rust. The effect of different soils on the development of the carnation rust is the subject of an interesting article in the Botanical Gazette of last September, by John L. Sheldon of the Experiment Station, Morgantown, W. Va. The ar- ticle is reproduced herewith : "Various ideas are held in regard to the rusting of plants, especially the small grains, and to a limited extent asparagus, carnations, and chrysanthemums. The conditions which favor the rusting of such plants as the carnation and the chrysanthemum, plants grown in the greenhouse for the most part, are prob- ably better understood than those which favor the rusting of field crops. How- ever, the conditions that would tend to bring about infection in one place would probably bring it about in the other. Observations made in the field cannot in general be as reliable as those made in the greenhouse, where the conditions of temperature and humidity, important factors in bringing about infection, are to a greater extent under the control of the observer. -Observations made in the greenhouse may be duplicated from time to time more readily than can be done in the field. "An example of the rusting of wheat, cited by Roberts, seems to indicate that an excess of nitrogen in the soil favors rusting. The many field observations made by Stone and Smith, on the other hand, indicate that the physical condi- tion of the soil is an important factor in the abundance and distribution of the asparagus rust, the rust being more abundant on asparagus grown in light soils with a low water retentivity, and less abundant on asparagus grown in heavier soils containing more organic matter and with a higher water reten- tivity. "What are the conditions that produce an abundance of rust, whether in the field or in the greenhouse ? Are they excessive food supply in the form of available nitrogen, the physical condi- tion of the soil, favorable conditions for bringing about infection, or some other causes? There cannot be a general dis- tribution or abundance of a rust with- out a previous general infection ; and there must have been a previous devel- opment of rust spores with which to bring about such an infection and dis- tribution. There must have been suffi- cient food furnished by the host so that the rust could mature its spores for distribution and infection. Of course. 504 The American Florist. Oct. 14, certain conditions of temperature and moisture are always necessary before germination of the spores and infection can take place. "Some results obtained by the writer, in cooperation with the United States Department of Agriculture, have already been published in Science. The present results obtained for the carnation rust, when different kinds of soils were used, are a coritinuation of the same line of investigation. From previous inocula- tions of asparagus, allium, dianthus, and gypsophila, with the asparagus and car- nation rusts, the results obtained seemed to indicate that the conditions that were favorable for the development of the host were also favorable for the devel- opment of the rust. "A considerable number of inocula- tions were made on different species of asparagus and dianthus. The plants were of different ages and grown in the greenhouse, where they were under con- trol in so far as infection was concerned. The results show that the plants that were making a vigorous growth were more susceptible to artificial infection — inoculation — than those that were mak- ing little or no apparent growth. A few slowly growing plants were repeat- edly inoculated without success until the plants were given extra care and stim- ulated so that they began to grow more vigorously. Some carnations, grown in - small_ pots, were each inoculated five or six times at intervals of about twenty days, without any of the inoculations being effective. These plants grew very slowly, were slender and produced only one, or at most two, small blossoms. "Certain varieties of carnations are known to be more susceptible to the rust than others ; among these are Un- cle John and Daybreak. Other varieties are practically immune. The green- leaved varieties are considered by carna- tion growers to be more susceptible than the more glaucous-leaved ones. The vvriter has noticed that there was a difference in the period of incubation of the rust when both green and glaucous- leaved species of dianthus were inocu- lated at the same time. "A lack of susceptibility to inoculation, similar to that noted for asparagus and dianthus, occurred when seedling onions were inoculated with the asparagus rust. The inoculations were begun as soon as the seedlings appeared above ground, and jvere repeated at intervals until the seedlings were two months old, when almost every inoculation was successful. "From the results obtained, not only with the rusts referred to, but with other fungi, it would seem that plants, like anirnals, are not equally susceptible to infection and inoculation at all times. The negative results obtained by other investigators, as well as by the writer, may be attributed in some instances probably to a lack of susceptibility of the host at the time the inoculation was made and not to a failure of the spores to germinate or to the way the inocula- tion was made. At some other period the same plant might have been susceptible. The state of growth of a plant seems to have much to do with the success or failure following an in- oculation, as well as conditions of tem- perature and moisture which favor the germination of the spores. "It was determined in some of the earlier inoculations that the season, temperature and sunshine exerted a marked influence on the period of incu- bation of the asparagus and carnation rusts. It was also thought that the soil made some difference ; for when twenty to thirty plants were grown in the same soil, as in a box or large flowerpot, the period of incubation of the rust for each of the plants inoculated at the same time varied only a few hours in most in- stances, while those that were of the same age and grown in different soils showed more variation. "As a means for testing whether a difference in soils would bring about a difference in the period of incubation of New String Holder. From the Gardening World. a rust, a stock plant, a green-leaved pink which was known to be very susceptible to the carnation rust, was selected. Sets of cuttings were taken from the stock plant and rooted in river sand. After the cuttings were well rooted, they were transplanted to pots containing the soils to be tested. Each of the soils was carefully mixed before it was put into the pots, so that all would be as uniform in composition as possible. The five soils used ranged from one that was principally sand with a very small arnount of organic matter to those, con- taining less sand and more organic mat- ter and clay. "After the plants were potted, they were arranged in sets of five or seven in large saucers, and placed so far as it was possible under the same conditions of light, heat, etc. When the plants had become established and made a growth of a few inches, each set was inoculated. Of the 170 plants inoculated, only three failed to show rust sori in sixteen to twenty-one days, the majority showing sori in seventeen to nineteen days. "The leaves were carefully examined with a hand lens twice a day after yel- low spots began to show on them, in- dicating that infection had taken place. When the uredospores were observed to be breaking through the epidermis of a leaf, a record was entered for that plant. This record was afterward used in mak- ing comparisons with the composition of the soils. The bureau of soils of the United States Department of Agri- culture made mechanical analysis of the soils and determined the percentage of organic matter and nitrogen. "Rather than depend upon his own judgment, which was liable to have been somewhat biased on account of hav- irig watched the development of the pinks and the rust, the writer averaged those of several other persons with re- spect to vigor, growth, and color of the plants. "The results of the investigation are summarized in part below; the details will be published later. Whether simi- lar results can be obtained by using a different host and parasite remains to be determined. ' "i. The intensity of color was direct- ly proportional to the amount of clay in the different soils. "2. The growth of the host was di- rectly proportional to the amount of or- ganic matter, nitrogen, and silt in the different soils. "3. The period of incubation of the carnation rust, while not uniform in every instance, was in general inversely proportional to the amount of organic matter, nitrogen, and silt in the different soils, and to the growth of the host; it was directly proportional to the amount of gravel and sand in the differ- ent soils ; that is, the more gravel and sand there was in the soil, the longer it was before the uredospores broke through the epidermis after an inocu- lation had been made ; and the more or- ganic matter, nitrogen, and silt there was in a soil, the less time it was be- fore the uredospores broke through the epidermis after an inoculation had been made. "4. Those soils that were favorable for the development of the host were also favorable for the development of the rust; iiamely those containing the most organic matter combined with silt and clay and a small amount of sand — soils with a high water retentivity, soils rich in hitrogen. "If then the conditions favorable for bringing about distribiation and infec- tion were the same for the different soils, the rust should in time be more abundant on those plants grown in a heavy loam where the period of incu- bation of the rust was least, than on those grown in a light sandy soil, agree- ing with the observations made by Rob- erts on the wheat rust, rather than those made by Stone and Smith on the asparagus rust. There is a possibility that while the asparagus rust may not have developed so rapidly on the as- paragus grown in light soils with a low water retentivity, the greater abundance was due to conditions which were more favorable for bringing about infection. Whether the humidity is greater over sandy soils than over a heavy loam, the writer cannot say from personal obser- vations. Perhaps some one has already determined this factor, which is so im- portant in bringing about the infection of cultivated crops with various parasitic fungi." A New String Holder. I have sent you for inspection a sim- ple contrivance which I have used with some success for a number of years, says a correspondent of the Gardening Vyorld. It only consists of a simple piece of wire, bent, as you will note. I go 5. The American Florist. 505 George Asmus. Manager Chicago Flower Show. It might be used for a number of pur- poses, but I have found it most useful for decorating purposes, especially so when making the long trails of ever- greens on rope for festooning, as then, when both hands are engaged in hold- ing, picking up, and placing into posi- tion the small twigs, the string wound around this device may be left hanging, thrown over, and twisted as the work proceeds without fear of becoming un- done or getting entangled with the ma- terial at hand, as -would naturally be the case were the string wound around a stick or in a ball. Much more work can be done in the same time with this article than would be the case without it. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Cutting Early Varieties. The early varieties are now develop- ing rapidly. Glory of Pacific will in a few days be ready to cut. As soon as the blooms commence to expand the plants should receive less water. Keep the soil a little on the dry side to allow for slow development and to guard against the damping of the petals. As little water as possible should be thrown on the walks so that the atmosphere can be kept dry to prevent any mist settling on the flowers. A little judgment can be used to good advantage in cutting the blooms on these early varieties; it is best to cut them just before they are fully developed, allowing them to stand in water a few hours before shipping or selling. A serious mistake is frequently made by a large number of growers, in cutting the flowers green or when about half developed. These flowers are soft and will rarely keep longer than a day or so, consequently the customers quickly get dissatisfied. This can be avoided to some extent by not cutting the blooms until they are almost de- veloped. Many of the midseason and exhibition blooms are now showing color. To allow for slow and cool development a light shade should be put on the glass. Just enough to break the glare of the bright sunlight is all that is necessary. All syringing on these plants should be discontinued and the beds given water only as they require it. A few side shoots will shoot out here and there. Keep a sharp lookout and remove these because they sap considerable strength from the flowers. Also any suckers that stool out at the base of the plant should be removed. Watering with liquid manure ought to be stopped on all varie- ties when the buds begin to show color; if not, the petals of several of the varie- ties quickly burn. A little air slacked lime, sprinkled around on the walks in the house, will dry up the dampness and keep the air sweet. C. W. Johnson. Flower Show Judges. If the words "born not made" are true of any one, they certainly are true of the flower show judge. While it goes without saying that a man must have a good knowledge of the classes of blooms and plants upon which he is to pass, yet the prime essential is what may, be called the judicial temperament. Lacking this, a lifetime, of experience as a grower, and the most profound and p. J. Hauswirth. President Chicago Florists' Club. minute knowledge of varieties and their peculiarities, will not make a good judge. In fact, the worst work in flower show judging it was ever my bad for- tune to witness, was done by a man whom I knew to have an unusually good knowledge of the classes he was work- ing on and who was known to be thor- oughly upright and conscientious. The position of flower show judge is in many ways a most trying one, and the fear of abuse and ridicule to which one is so often and unjustly subjected, has caused many a man to lose his nerve and consequently to do "ragged" work. The three judge system has, to my notion, been the cause of as much bad work as has incompetence. The re- sponsibility being divided among three, makes towards carelessness, while one judge working alone and knowing that the entire blame for bad work will rest upon him alone, will be sure to work more carefully than when he is in posi- tion to shift the blame to his wicked partners. Given three strong men with thorough knowledge and the judicial tempera- ment, we undoubtedly get the ideal re- sults ; but it is only rarely that such a combination occurs. Given one good man and two weak men, as is so often the case, the weak men are ciphers, in which event you have the one judge system, or else the work of the one is hampered and nullified by the others. This question, however, is as old as are flower shows, and bids fair to be open for discussion until the last show is held. The point system is another often dis- cussed subject. Given a good judge, there will be good judging, points or no points, unless an outrageously bad scale of points be forced on the judge — in which event he will probably refuse to act. The point system is useful in causing deliberation and preventing high quality in some one attribute from caus- ing the judge to overlook defects in others. When points are used and there are three judges, it will hasten the work, and generally produce less fric- tion if the separate points are consid- ered and decided one by one, rather than that each judge should first point the whole exhibit and then begin the comparing and adjusting. Perhaps there is more poor work in flower show judging arising from a failure to comprehend the distinction which should exist between the general competitive classes and new variety or certificate classes than from any other cause. In the competitive classes the question is largely one of the exhibi- tor's skill as a grower, shipper, and in staging, the merits of the variety itself being a secondary matter. In judging new varieties the case is reversed. The whole question is on the usefulness of the variety to the public at large, and provided the specimens exhibited are well enough done so that a fair determi- nation of prospective value can be made, the perfection of the growth is a minor matter. In judging seedlings therefore the judge will properly make many allowances. If poorly grown he will try and satisfy himself what could be done with it under reasonably good treatment. If unusually well done, he will endeavor to set it back to what Leonard Kill. Vice-president Chicago Florists' Club. 506 The American Florist. Oct. i^ the average good grower may do with it. If it has traveled a long distance he will take that into consideration, and it will be perfectly legitimate and proper for him to take into consideration what he has previously seen of it, and, to a less degree, what he has learned through reliable and disinterested sources. In the competitive classes the case is absolutely different. The judge has no right to go behind or ahead of the re- turns. He must judge the exhibit ex- actly as it appears when he reaches it. He can make no allowance for distance shipped, nor for what it has been, nor what it will be. It is the custom with many exhibitors to develop their blooms to the limit so that they will last but a few hours after being staged, and this practice can not be prevented. Woe betide the ex- hibitor, however, if anything goes wrong. The slightest trace of that "tired feeling" should be penalized severely and no vase of over done flovi'- ers should ever be awarded a first pre- mium in competition. The staging of exhibits which will fall to pieces in a few hours is unfair to the management and to the public, which "pays the freight." Under done blooms can of course never compete with those in per- fect condition, but they should always displace the over done ones unless their deficiency is very marked. In this connection, although the judge seldom has any authority in the mat- ter, the absolute unfairness of delaying the judging to allow for the arrival of belated exhibits, must be pointed out. no matter what the cause of delay. The man who gets his exhibit staged on time should be encouraged, rather than punished by having it stand for hours in a hot room possibly handled and jostled by the public while waiting for the arrival of the other man's flowers, perhaps delayed through no fault of his own, but more often delayed by his "taking chances." Charges of unfairness and worse are often made against judges, although not so commonly as was the case a few years back. I have rarely seen a case of downright dishonesty or intentional unfairness upon the part of a flower show judge and I believe that such judges are as rare as white blackbirds. Much bad work is being done through incompetence, through a lack of back bone, through the judges being stam- peded by reports of prizes won else- where, and through newspaper booming of varieties or exhibitors, and, worst of all, through generally well meant hints by the management that so and so has had bad luck in previous competitions and "we hope he will win out this time." The judge must be deaf to all these influences and must remember -that his business is to award the money to the best exhibit in each class as it comes before him, no matter if every first prize in the schedule goes to one exhibitor. The judge must know, and must know he knows, and, knowjng. must have the nioral courage to place the awards where he knows thev should go . W. N. RUDD. Oneonta, N. y.^Charles E. Miles has taken possession of the dwelling house and greenhouses which he re- cently purchased from Mrs. Scott. Mechanics Falls, Me. — A chrysan- theum fete will be given by the women of the Universalist church November 9-10. Daphne Cneonim. This is not a herbaceous plant, though usually catalogued and mentioned with the dwarfy perennials. It is a trailing, woody shrub of low but compact growth and dense heads of bright pink fragrant blossoms, very freely produced from the tips of the one year old twigs in the Edgar Saoders, Treasurer Chicago Florists' Club. spring. Often we can count on quite a number of flower heads opening out in September and October. This bloom- ing in the fall months is almost sure to occur in our latitude when the plants are fully exposed to the sunlight and planted on a thoroughly drained bed. On moist ground; or when partially L. H. Winterson. Secretary Chicago Florists' Club. shaded, the plants will not ripen their wood much before winter sets in. There- for we rarely see them perfect any flow- ers during autumn in such a situation. But their flowering ciualities for spring are not at all impaired. The plants are rather slow growers. They do not oc- cupy much ground. Most of the branch- lets grow only a few inches in a season, but these branchlets are numerous and nearly every one of them will be topped in spring by a clustered head of pink flowers. In walking through the her- baceous grounds, the writer passed a small patch of daphne last week and no- ticed that a goodly number of the tips had opened out their pretty flowers, more of them it seemed than usual and apparently there were still more to come before long. This daphne also makes a capital plant for winter flowering. Forced in a cool greenhouse near the glass its color will come out bright and glistening and the plants sell very read- ily at a good figure whenever offered. But, unfortunately, stock is scarce and has been so for some years. The de- mand for outside planting is constantly on the increase, thereby holding the sup- ply down to the lowest limit. Usually D. cneorum is propagated by layers and strong saleable plants could be produced by this method inside of two years, but where old stock plants are at a premium, we have to resort to cut- tings and grow the plants a year or two longer planted out to attain saleable size. Fall cuttings of the young, ripened wood are put in boxes or pans, placed in a cool, shaded house until calloused and then placed on gentle bottom heat to form their roots. But potting a num- ber of branchy plants in October for propagating purposes has some advan- tages. After potting, the plants should be placed in a sheltered position, or if convenient in a frame that can be cov- ered on approach of cold weather. They may remain there until December or January before they are taken in. In a cool house these plants will flower in about six or eight weeks and in about the same time numerous young sprouts will form around the flower clusters and also from the base of the plants. When this young growth is about three or four inches long and half hardened, it should be taken off and inserted in the sand of an ordinary propagating bench. There the cuttings will root with no more attention than commonly given to any other woody cutting. Wood formed out- doors does not root so readily. But when grown under glass and taken in a half ripe condition, we are almost sure, with the proper care, to root every cut- ting inserted. When rooted, the little plants are potted off singly in 2^-inch or sj^-inch pots and placed on a bench in a temperature house. For a week or two they are shaded on bright sunny days. After that no extra attention is needed. Let the young plants be well established in their pots before finallj' planting in the open ground. Even if you have to wait until July, the pots should be well filled with roots. Then you need not fear losing one-half of your plants by a spell of hot or dry weather, which may set in at that sea- son. J. B. K. Pittsburg. Pa. — A. M. Murdoch and wife, have been making a general trip to Grand Canyon, Southern California, Portland and Yellowstone and are ex- pected to return about October 10. Chanute, Kas. — Increasing business has necessitated an addition to the Cha- nute Nursery and Greenhouses, 219 North Steuben avenue. Two more green- houses are being built so as to form one Jarge room, 45x70 feet. igos. The American Florist. 507 WITH THE GROWERS Wietor Brothers, Chicago. The firm of Wietor Brothers have been sending some excellent stock to market, and are booking large orders for their new crop of roses, carnations and chrysanthemums. This season they did a large business on carnation plants, having cleaned up entirely on everything they had for sale. After a visit to their greenhouses it is difficult to name any particular variety as being par excel- lence for every kind of stock, it seems, is in the best condition. As one enters the first section of houses the thing that catches the eye is a fine lot of American Beauty roses, clean and healthy, and every plant showing fine stems and giv- ing evidence of a good cut for the com- ing season. One and two-year-old stock looks equally well, not a poof plant showing in all of the 65,000 growing here. Next in order are the Kaiserins which are a fine sight to see — one mass of shoots and buds, with long stems in excellent shape. The new Richmond, Liberty and Meteor are all in good con- dition and there certainly will be no scarcity of red roses with this firm. They have great expectations of Richmond as a producer and a ready seller and present conditions indicate that they will not be disappointed. There are close on to 25,000 each of Bride and Brides- maid which Foreman Psenicka says were never better. Noteworthy among these is a section of two-year-old stock with countless fine breaks in all stages of development. Their Chatenay, Golden Gate and a new rose, William Askew, of which there are about S,ooo, are all looking thrifty. In the carnation ranges there is a section of four 250-foot houses in which Lawson is grown in solid benches, and which has proven very satisfactory. Other varieties grown include Enchant- ress, Estelle, Chicago, Lady Bountiful, Boston Market, White Cloud, Flora Hill, Morning Glory, Guardian Angel, Nelson Fischer and 2,000 each of Lieut. Peary and Fred Burki, introduced last year and looked upon by this firm as the coming white varieties. Cardinal is looking good as is also Fiancee which they found rather hard to start, but which is now in good growing condition. There is also a house of scarlet seed- ling which they have grown for the past three years and which has all the earmarks of a good carnation, long stem, good color, productive and free from any disease. This firm is giving !nuch attention to chrysanthemums, hav- ing probably 100,000, which include all standard varieties and many of the nov- elties. The majority are grown to sin- gle stems and are now five to six feet long, and judging from their vigor the flowers will be of immense size. A. L. Miller, Jamaica, N. Y. The officers of the New York Florists' Club, and a few friends of A. L. Miller, the Brooklyn florist, visited, by invita- tion, his new establishment at Jamaica, L. L, September 29. The property comprises about thirteen acres of fine land, made a few years ago, and there is now to.be, seen, a modern range of houses of Lord & Burnham construc- tion, devoted entirely to carnations ; and a nursery of which anyone might feel proud. A portion of the land has been set apart for dahlias, of which Mr. Mil- 1 f . ■ ;■ ^ ■ n^'^ .^^vf^^^'^!^v|/^ - " ^'' ii^ii •I 'v % .■*# •-.^ VISITORS AT THE NEW ESTABLISHMENT OF A. L. MILLER, JAMAICA, L. I. A field of Dahlia Kaiserln Augusta Victoria. ler grows only the finer sorts. The new white variety, Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, is here seen in its perfection, and a field of it is just now at its best. The beautiful blooms were much ad- mired by the visitors, and the free blooming habit of the variety was ob- vious to everyone. In the trial grounds several new kinds of cactus and other dahlia types are being tried. An excellent luncheon was served in the potting shed prior to the survey of the grounds, and on leaving the establishment Mr. Miller entertained the party at dinner at Piel's brewery, East New York. A vote of thanks to Mr. Miller for his entertainment, pro- posed by F. H. Traendly, was heartily passed. While waiting for the cars on the re- turn trip from Mr. Miller's, Mr. O'Mara entertained a ready audience with a few anecdotes arising from his recent trip to the Pacific slope, and more particu- larly his experience in the Rockies. Among the guests at the outing were F. H. Traendly, John Scott, Patrick O'Mara, Charles Lenker, A. H. Lang- jahr, Alfred Zeller, W. H. Siebrecht, C. Lechner, J. Birnie, F. Wiltshire, A. Dummett, W. Nilsson, E. _ Hitching, J. Hiltman, A. Hermann, Fred Marquadt, S. S. Butterfield, J. H. Pepper, and J. A. Shaw. Begonia Gloire De Lorraine. Paper read by Ernest Hayward before the Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club, at Mon- treal, October 2, 1905. I have tried propagation of Begonia Gloire de Lorraine both from the leaves and from cuttings, but I am convinced better results can be obtained from the leaves than from the cuttings. As to propagation from the cuttings, unless strong, healthy stock is used, weak plants are likely to result; , whereas, propagating from the leaves, a new plant entirely is produced. Also, propa- gating from the leaves has the advan- tage where propagating space is limited. This is generally the case with the pri- vate gardener. Leaves can be rooted during the quiet months of the winter and potted up and got out of the cases before the spring rush commences. We put our leaves in the propagating cases in December, rooting them in sand, se- lecting the medium sized leaves leav- ing about three-eighths of an inch stem. We never allow them to become dry and leave a little air on the cases both day and night to keep them from damp- ing off. In this way they generally remain until February, when they will begin to throw up shoots from the base of the stem. Great care must then be taken in potting them up. We pot them in 2-inch pots, using very fine soil. After pot- ting, they are put back into the cases again and kept close for a week or two until the roots begin to take hold. We then put them on a raised bench near the glass. A house with a north 'Ex- posure suits them best. In such a touse they need no shade. All the sun they get they seem to like. We grow them on for all they are worth in a high tem- perature, only giving air on very bright days and then only for a few hours during the middle of the day. We give them a shift into 4-inch pots when nec- essary, using a rather rougher soil. The soil we use for the final potting, which takes place the end of July, is composed of two parts of sod fiber used in a rough state ; one part of half rotten leaf mould, and one part of old horse and cow manure. Added to this is a little charcoal, and some sand. _ They seem to like a rough, porous soil and not to be potted too firm. We flower them in pans and three-quarter pots. It is surprising how large a plant can be- grown in a 6-inch pan. One of the most important points is watering, the plants will not stand being wet, so at the final potting ample drain- age . should be provided and water sup- plied only when quite dry. . This is one of the plants which can not be grown when watered with the hose. That an- cient relic which is despised by most Canadian florists must be brought into use — the watering can. We keep the plants staked out and the flowers piked off until October. Then they are re- moved to the conservatory, when a night ternperature of 50° — 55° is kept A few degrees either way will do no harm. If the plants are given a light 508 The American Florist. Oct. I^:, position they will remain in good condi- ' tion until the beginning of April. When the following pots become full of roots :■ little liquid manure will be very bene- ficial, provided it is not too strong. As a house plant this begonia makes a very pretty effect, especially when used with artificial light. As a basket plant it is, seen at its best and when started grows much faster than when in a pot. Old plants, if cut back and kept <^ry aftei' flowering, can be grown again and can be got into flower earlier than the young ones, but they never seem to grow so vigorously the second season. This begonia should be grown by every gardener who has a conservatory no matter how small, as any plant that will remain in flower all winter is worthy of a place. It is a plant that is always ad- mired, especially by the ladies and a plant that one never tires of seeing. Its delicate color is always pleasing to the eye. ; There are a number of varieties or sports of-this begonia. I have seen most of them tried but I consider the light pink the best for early, and the dark pink the best for late flowering. THE RETAIL TRADE Flowers to Christen a Ship. Miss Martha B. Cobb, daughter of Governor William T. Cobb, of Maine, christened a four-masted schooner at Rockland, Me., September 30, with the name of her cousin, Ruth B. Cobb of St. Louis. A feature of the launching was the use of flowers instead of wine — a custom which has always been ob- served at the yards of Cobb, Butler & Company, where the vessel was built. New Japanese Flower Holder. The illustrations herewith show a new Japanese flower holder in use, same being put upon the market by M. V. Garnsey, of La Grange, 111. It is said to be economical of flowers' and it will certainly appeal to a number of the trade who have table decorations to prepare hastily. The holder comes in two sizes, three and one-half and four and one-half inches in diameter. The openings, of which there are twenty- seven in the large size, are three- eighths of an inch wide, sufficiently large to take average flower stems. Any ordinary fruit dish will serve as a re- ceptacle for the holder with the needed water. With New York Retailers. Since the opening of the present month the windows of prominent florists have shown settings rather ordinary in character, and have been in the main typical of the autumn season. Oak branches are generally used, and plants such as ferns, palms and crotons seem popular for mass effects. Few indoor grown cut flowers are used, with the exception of orchids and chrysanthe- mums which admirably serve to heighten the effect of a well arranged plant display. Here and there dahlias are used to advantage, and gladioli with tritomas find place where strong color- ing is desired. Boston and Scott ferns are to be seen in almost every window, and the latter in small sizes are found very useful for filling up bare spaces. Siebrecht & Son had a handsome yet simple window decoration last week. It consisted of a large bank of cibotiums set at an angle from the front left hand corner of the window to a point in the rear where appeared an arch of cattleyas about six feet high and four feet wide. From the right side of the arch to the right foreground was a bank of palms arranged at an angle. As a fringe about eighteen inches from the bottom of the cibotium bank was, a row. of cattleyas, and a bottorii' filling of small Scott ferns, crotons and other plants. The front space was left almost bare, a jar or two of cut flowers being the only ornaments. Charles Thorley has been setting New Japanese Flower Holder, windows having a substantial banking of Scott ferns, palms, crotons and other plants, as a straight background about three feet from the glass. Vases of very large and long stemmed chrysanthe- mums and small vases of carnations and cattleyas among vines of smilax or as- paragus relieve what would otherwise be a somewhat sombre effect. At Charles R. Scallen's, in the Im- perial hotel building, handsome windows are being shown, the changes being frequent. Here made-up baskets of plants and ferns are set off by a plant background. A popular novelty displayed in many windows is a miniature rough bark canoe with paddles crossed at one end, filled with small ferns or plants. Reed & Keller have had a run on their stock of these canoes. Dollar boxes of flowers are again a feature in some of the Broadway stores on Saturdays, and appear to move well. The filling is not elaborate, consisting mostly of half a dozen each roses and carnations, a little green, and perhaps a spray of heliotrope or bouvardia. Joseph Leikens has returned from Newport and reports an excellent busi-' ness there during the season just closed. He will now give all his attention to his New York store, where he has worked up a good trade in the year it has been opened. William H. Donohoe is making credit- able window displays at his Twenty- ninth street store. One last week was made up of Twentieth Century dahlias in three colors, and the handsome ap- pearance and freshness of the flowers brought many passersby into the store. Mr. Donohoe had the decorations at the King-Carley wedding at Ridgefield, Conn., recently. The parlor, music room, dining room, halls, stairway and piazza of the bride's home were banked with roses. In the music room, halls, stair- way and piazza, American Beauty roses were used almost entirely. In the din- ing room white and pink was the color scheme. The bride's table was decor- ated with a lover's knot of white roses. At a dinner the night before with thir- ty-six covers the dining room walls were covered and garlanded with American Beauty roses, and the table carried four large centre pieces. At Worcester, Mass., last week Mr. Don- ohoe had the interior floral decorations of the new Polls theatre, and used roses. Being the eighth theatre in the Polls circuit there were eight large pieces. The plant decorations at the theatre were furnished by H. F. A. Lange of Worcester. Frederick G. Blecher is now with Mr. Donohoe. John J. Foley, publisher of florists' albums of funeral designs, has added some new designs to his collection and his albums this year are photographic works of art. He has also made a big reduction in the price. OBITUARY. Thomas Ascott. Thomas Ascott, whose death occurred suddenly October 4, was for thirty years a florist of Flatbush, Brooklyn, N. Y., with large greenhouses on Clarkson street. He gave up business about five years ago. Mr. Ascott, who was born in Bristol, England, sixty-two years ago, had been a resident of Brooklyn for forty years. He is survived by his widow, Esther Bowld. Mrs. Christine M. Crow. Mrs. Christine M. Crow, who for eight years conducted a nursery and greenhouse in Rock Island, 111., died October 5 at her home, 16235^ Third avenue. Mrs. Crow, whose maiden name was Christine M. Westphall, was born at Buffalo, N. Y., Sept. 30, 1854. When quite young her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John W Westphall, removed to Iowa City, and resided there for some years. In 1864 Mrs. Crow removed to Davenport, where her husband con- ducted a nursery. Her husband, W, H. Crow, who survives, resides in Daven- port. 1905' The American Florist. 509 Washington. WEDDINGS USE MUCH STOCK. A number of weddings made business somewhat better for the decorators dur- ing the last week. Stock still continues poor, excepting very good American Beauty and Bridesmaid roses, that are being received from Philadelphia. The demand for greenhouse cut stock will be iight while outside flowers are in evi- dence. There are plenty of Virginia violets on the market, as good as can be expected in warm weather, moving fairly well at 50 cents per bunch. The meeting in this city this week of the Bankers' association is making a large amount of decorative work. On October 10 there was an elaborate ban- quet and hall decorations at the New Willard hotel; October 11, decorations at the Arlington hotel and Corcoran art gallery and on October 13 there was a .grand farewell at the Willard. All this ■ work was done by J. H. Small & Sons, and gave their force a foretaste of the strenuous life to come. florists' club meeting. The regular monthly meeting of the Florists' club was held October 3. The leading feature was a dahlia show, at least it was intended to be, but much of the stock, from improper shipping or other causes, was in very poor condition. The best specimens shown were red, white and variegated, by J. R. Freeman and Harry Ley of this city. Other ex- hibitors were: Peter Bisset and George Field of this city ; Richard Vincent & Son, Whitemarsh, Md. ; L. R. Peacock, Atco, N. J., and James White, St. Eliz- abeth Insane Asylum, in this district. George Field exhibited a vase of the new red rose, Etoile de France. It seems promising and may have a future. Peter Bisset exhibited fine blooms of Nymphsea Victoria Regia and of his own nymphsea which has been named Nymphsea Bissetii. It is a beautiful sha(Je of pink and should become popu- lar. It took the silver medal at the New- port exhibition. Richard Vincent, Jr., gave an interesting account of his re- cent European tour. He visited the ex- hibition of the Caledonia Horticultural Society at Edinburgh. At a dinner of the society he met our own W. R. Smith of the Botanic Gardens, and from his account it appears that the venerable curator is as successful at jollying his fellow Scots as he is with our own con- gressmen. Mr. Vincent was much im- pressed by the fine quality of flowers, fruits and vegetables exhibited. Of the dahlias in particular, with reference to their size, he was enthusiastic. NOTES. F. H. Kramer has his new carna- tion house ready for planting, but with instalHng a new steam plant and the necessary pipe fitting, he has yet plenty to do. His store has this week been making up a number of fine funeral de- signs. James L. Carberry of Carberry Glen, Georgetown, has a new carnation house 22x100 feet, ready for the plants. Mr. Carberry has a fine lily pond' on his place and through the season cut weekly thousands of fine blooms. George A. Cornely, whose green- houses are at Bellaire, Va., has opened a store in Georgetown. It is under- stood that he will retain his stall in the Centre market. NEW JAPANESE FLOWER HOLDER IN USE. David Grilbortzer and C. A. Shaffer of Alexandria, Va., attended the club meeting on October 3. S. E. Baltimore. decided improvement in BUSINESS. There is a manifest improvement in the cut flower trade, which would prob- ably be more marked were the excessive quantities of outdoor blooms eliminated. These fill many avenues of demand which, if they were' lacking, would ab- sorb a better class of products. The weather continues lovely, the midday warm and nights cool, frost impend- ing. A good many weddings are on the programme for the next few weeks, and the usual round of social entertain- ments is expected soon to begin. The windows of the stores are gay with chrysanthemums and all around there seems an impression^^that this will be a busyii.season. NEWS OF INTEREST LOCALLY. Inquiry is often made as to the iden- tity of several fine evergreen trees in Harlem square in this city. This year they are bearing cones and have been identified as male, or pollen bearing specimens of Cedrus Libani, not al- ways hardy in this locality. They were probably planted by the late Dr. Edmonston, a devoted amateur horti- culturist of some fifty years ago, whose collection of fine trees and shrubs was at once interesting and comprehensive. He lived in what is now the square and gave the ground to the city for public use as a park. Robert L. Graham's store had a nar- row escape from destruction by fire. It is at Gay and Aisquith streets. The buildings surrounding it was entirely consumed while his store escaped with little injury. John Eberhart, of Powhatan, who was injured some weeks ago in a collision with an electric car, was discharged Sat- urday from the hospital, but he is still suffering much from his broken limb. Prof. W. F. Massey, of the North Carolina agricultural college, editor of the Practical Farmer, was here recently. He has many friends in this section. Mrs'. Twele, the mother of A. C. Twele, whose establishment is at North avenue and Gay street, died last week and was buried October 8. S. B. South Haven, Mich. M. D. Merrill, of the Sunnyside green- houses, has his four houses filled with carnations and they are looking well. He expects a good trade this winter. W. A. Hartman has his four large houses filled to overflowing for the holiday trade, one of roses, one of car- nations, one miscellaneous, palms and ferns predominating, and one of chry- santhemums, bulbs, etc. The stock looks well and prospects are good for holiday trade. The season has been good. Charles Ketchum, a new aspirant for florist honors, has some chrysanthe- mums growing, and also a fine lot of dahlias and gladiolus. His stock has. done well this season. E. S. Thompson has the finest show of named and seedling dahlias ever pro- duced here. Over 9000 are now in fuir bloom. Over 100 named varieties are grown and some of his 1905 importations from England are doing well. Dainty, a. new pink and white cactus variety is especially fine. One block of 2000 seed- lings in bloom is a grand sight, and is producing specimens that will be heard from in the future. Bloomington, III. — Work has begun on a new greenhouse for the Illinois State Normal University. Woonsocket, R. I. — Slade's new 20x 75 foot greenhouse is about completed and will at once be stocked. Columbus, Ohio. — S. F. Stephens has just erected a large greenhouse and is now installing a new boiler. Crookstown, Minn. — Henry Krog- man is planning to erect a small green- house plant in the near future. Beverly, Mass.— A new greenhouse which C. _E. Streamberg is erecting, is now nearing completion. A large num- ber of violet plants have been planted. 510 The American Florist. Oct. 14, TWEXTV-FIRST YeAR. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe. $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only froni those in the trade. Advertisements, on all except cover pages. 10 Cents a Line Agate: $1.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed only on consecutive inser- tions, as follows— 6 times. 5 per cent; 13 times. , 10 per cent: 26 times. 20 per cent; 52 times, 30 per cent. Space on front pages and back cover page sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch. net. The Advertising Department of the American Florist is for florists, seedsmen and nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines only. Orders for less than one-hall inch space not accepted. Advertisements must reach us by Monday to secur^ insertion in the issue of the same week. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago. When sending us change of address always send he old address at the same time. THIS ISSUE 48 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Florists' plant notes 501 Ficus pandurata (iUus.) 502 The rose — Veiitilatinjj and syringing 502 — Rose Richmond on the gulf coast 503 — Rose Queen Beatrice 503 The carnation— Disease of carnations 503 — The carnation rust 503 A new string holder (illus.) ; 504 Chrysantliemums - Cutting early varieties 505 Flower show judges 505 Daphne cneorum 506 With the growers — Wietor Brothers. Chicago. .507 —A. L. Miller. Jamaica. N. Y. (illus.) .507 Begonia Gloire de Lorraine 507 Flowers to christen a ship 50S New Japanese flower holder (illus.) 508 With New York retailers 508 Obituary— Thomas Ascott 508 Mrs. Christine M. Crow .508 Washington 509 Baltimore ; .509 "The Chrysanthemum" 51() Meetings next weeic 510 National Council of Horticulture 510 Chrysanthemum Society of America 510 Coming exhibitions 511 A new wrench (illus.) ..512 San Francisco .".512 Detroit 512 St. Louis .514 Albany, N. Y 514 Columbus. O 514 Marion, Ind. 514 Chicago 516 Louisville 516 Philadelphia 518 Pittsburg 518 Buffalo 518 New York ; i 520 Toronto 520 The seed trade — Some of next year's novelties. .524 — Keeping seeds 524 — Making catalogues useful .524 — Important appraisement rulings 524 — Bean growers elect officers 524 Boston 524 The nursery trade— Legal apple seed suit 526 —Shyster nursery agents 526 Our pastimes— At Detroit 528 —At Chicago 528 —At Boston 528 —At Baltimore 528 New Orleans 528 Kansas City 528 Cincinnati 530 E. G. Hill had a severe attack of in- digestion while visiting Chicago last week and was compelled to return to his home at once. His doctors have or- dered complete rest and quiet. The market on glass still continues high. The factories are gradually start- ing up, but the output has not been suf- ficient to affect the high prices which have prevailed for some time. We are in receipt of the proceedings of the third annual meeting of the Chrysanthemum Society of America, held at Boston last November. The pamphlet includes a list of the new varieties, foreign and domestic, of 1903 and igo5, completing the society's cata- logue of varieties to date. "The Chrysanthemum." Under the above title a new book by A. Herrington has recently been pub- lished. Mr. Herrington's success as a grower of prize chrysanthemums is well known and no doubt there are many who will be glad to have his views of chrysanthemum culture in this concise form. There are, however, other books and pamphlets without number on chrysanthemums, one of the cheapest and most practical being the "Chrysan- themum Manual," by Elmer D. Smith. The price of the latter is 25 cents per copy. Meetings Next Week. Boston, Mass.— Gardeners' and Flo- rists' Club of Boston, Horticultural Hall, October 17. Detroit, Mich.— Detroit Florists' Club, Cowie building, Farran and Gratiot ave- nues, October 18, at 8. p. m. Hamilton, Ont. — Hamilton Gardeners' and Florists' Club, office of member, Oc- tober 17, at 8 p. m. Lake Geneva, Wis. — Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Association, October 21, at 8 p. m. Montreal, Que. — Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club, Alexandria rooms, 2204 St. Catherine street, October 16. New Orleans, La. — New Orleans Hor- ticultural Society, 125 St. Charles street, October 19. Newport, R. I. — Newport Horticul- tural Society, October 18. Richmond, Ind. — Richmond Florists' Club, greenhouses of member, Octo- ber 16. San Francisco, Cal. — Pacific Coast Horticultural Society, October 21. _ Seattle, Wash.— Seattle Florists' Asso- ciation, Chamber of Commerce, Second avenue and Columbia street, October 17. St. Louis, Mo.— Plant and Cut Flower Growers' Association, October 18, at 3 P- m. Toronto, Ont.— Toronto Gardeners' and Florists' Association, St. George's Hall, Elm street, October 17, at 8 p. m. National Council of Horticulture. The first regular meeting of the Na- tiorial Council of Horticulture was held at the Hollenden hotel, Cleveland, Ohio, Tuesday, October 4. Meeting with the representatives of the preliminary or- ganization were the delegates from the American Association of Nurserymen, the Society of American Florists and the American Seed Trade Association. The occasion of the meeting was op- porttine ; it being the week of the annual rneeting of the American Civic Associa- tion, and the public sessions of this body and the consultation afforded with its officers made clear to the delegates of these national societies, the possibility and the great opportunity for exploiting horticulture through the public press — aside, of the horticulture council work which seemed to promise great and im- mediate results in all lines of the work. The possibilities of the work of the council was gone into in considerable detail. Its standing and power in case its influence might be needed in a na- tional way on questions of customs, pos- tage or like work with the transportation companies : its power internationally considered on questions of nomencla- ture and other similar lines. The delegates from the national bodies above mentioned while having no author- ity to bind definitely their organizations, did, however, express themselves as ful- ly satisfied that great benefit might ac- crue to their respective societies through the plans proposed if rightly worked out, and all pledged themselves to rec- ommend to their respective societies that a union on the general plan outlined by Professor Bailey for the formation of the council in July last, be carried out as early as practical. But the question of promoting horti- culture in a broad way on the nursery, florist and seed lines appealed so strong- ly to those present that it was decided — pending the definite action of these three societies themselves at their next annual meetings, which will not oc- cur for many months — to make a good preliminary trial of the pro- posed press news by means of pri- vate subscriptions to be taken up from leading members of the above trades, firms largely interested in horticulture in their respective lines. To this end a letter was ordered to be prepared, which should be sent out under the heading of the national council and signed by its officers. The letters to the leading flo- rists to be signed and sent out by Philip Breitmeyer, representing the so- ciety of American Florists, J. H. Day- ton, of the Storrs & Harrison Company for the American Association of Nurs- erymen, and by C. E. Kendel, for the American Seed Trade Association. It was believed that by means of such letters requesting a nominal contribution from prominent firms, this experiment which has worked such wonders for the benefit of the American Civic Associa- tion could be tried in a similar way for horticulture, and the results when laid before these associations at their next annual meeting would afford them good and reliable data on which they could intelligently decide regarding their sup- port of the proposed national council. The meeting was greatly aided by the advice of J. Horace McFarland, presi- dent of the American Civic Association, and D. J. Thomas,- of Springfield, Ohio, of the same association, and who is to be credited with the preparation of much of the news matter which has been sent out by that association. J. C. Vaughan acted as chairman of the meet- ing, and H. C. Irish, secretary. ^ _ Among those present during the ses- sions were : J. C. Vaughan, H. C. Irish, Philip Breitmeyer, J. H. Dayton, C. E. Kendel, J. Horace McFarland, J. F. Sullivan, Wm. Gammage, J. A. Griffith, D. J. Thomas and Adam Graham. Letters and telegrams were read from Prof. L. H. Bailey, Alex. Wallace, Prof. John Craig, Prof. L. R. Taft, Prof. E. J. Wickson, Prof. S. B. Green, W. W. Tracy, Wm. Scott, T. R. Wilson, secre- tary American Apple Growers' Con- gress ; E Albertson, president Ameri- can Association Nurserymen, T. V. Munson. Chrysanthemum Society of America. SPECIAL PRIZE LIST. Chrysanthemum Society of America prize, silver cup for best ten flowers, one variety. W. Wells & Company, Earlswood, Surrey, Eng., offer a gold medal, silver gilt medal and silver medal for six flow- ers of chrysanthemum Mrs. W. Duck- ham. No exhibitor can win more than one medal. The F. R. Pierson Company, Tarry- town, N. Y., offers a silver cup for thir- ty-six chrysanthemums, six varieties, six blooms of each, introduced in America in 1904 and 1905. igo3. The American Florist. 511 C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., lor twelve blooms in twelve varieties, stems not over twelve inches long, introduc- tions of 1905. First, $12; second $8; third, $5 ; open to all. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York, for best specimen bush chry- santhemum plant, which has not received any other award, open to private garden- ers only. Silver cup, value $25. The E. G. Hill Company, Richmond, Ind., for best twenty-five blooms, one of a kind. First, $15 ; second $10 ; open to all. John N. May, Summit, N. J., for best twelve flowers in four varieties, three of each, thirty-inch stems, no artificial sup- ports. First, $15; second $10; open to private gardeners only. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich., for best American raised seedling, to be judged from a commercial standpoint, $25- H. W. Buckbee, Rockford, 111., for best ten chrysanthemums, one variety, open only to American and foreign in- troductions of 1905, or variety not yet in commerce. Silver cup, value $25. Coming Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omissions from this list.] Bay Shoke, N. Y., October 24-25.— An- nual exhibition Bay Shore Horticultural So- ciety. Address, J. J. Carroll, Bay Shore, N. Y. Boston, Mass., November 9-12, 1905.- — Chrysanthemum exhibition Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Address W. P. Rich, Horticultural Hall, 300 Massachusetts ave- nue. Boston, Mass. Chicago, November 7-11, 1905. — Chrysan- themum exhibition Horticultural Society of Chicago. Address B. A. Kanst, 5700 Cot- tage Grove avenue, Chicago. Huntington, L. I., N. Y., October 5, 1905. — Annual exhibition Huntington Hor- ticultural and Agricultural Society. Address A. H. Funnell, Huntington, L. I., N. Y. Indianapolis, Ind., November 14-18, 1905. — Indiana floral festival and chrysanthemum show. Address Irwin Bertermann, 241 Mas- sachusetts avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. Kansas City, Mo., November 13-18, 1905. ■ — Third annual flower show Kansas City Convention Hall Building Company. Ad- dress Louis W. Shouse, Convention Hall, Kansas City, Mo. Lake Geneva, Wis., November 3-4, 1905. — Chrysanthemum show Lake Geneva Gar- deners* Association. Address John Tiplady, Lake Geneva, Wis. Los Angeles, Cal., November 2-4, 1905. — First annual exhibition Southern Califor- nia Horticultural Association. Address Er- nest Braunton, 203 New High street, Los Angeles, Cal. Louisville, Ky., November 7-11, 1905. — Chrysanthemum exhibition Kentucky Society of Florists. Address Fred L. Schulz, 1325 Cherokee road, Louisville, Ky. Madison, N. J., October 26-27, 1905. — Tenth annual flower show Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society. Address E. Reagen, Madison, N. J. Menlo Pabk, Cal., October 20-21, 1905. — Third annual fall exhibition Menlo Park- Horticultural Society. Address James T. Lynch, Menlo Park, Cal. Philadelphia, Pa., November 7-11, 1905. — Annual exhibition Pennsylvania Horticul- tural Society. Address David Rust, Hor- ticultural Hall, Broad street below Locust, Philadelphia. Peovidbnce, R. I., November 14-15, 1905. — Chrysanthemum and carnation exhibition Rhode Island Horticultural Society. Ad- dress C. W. Smith, 27-29 Exchange street. Providence. Red Bank, N. J., November 1-2, 1905. — Eighth annual exhibition Monmouth County Horticultural Society. Address H. A. Ket- tel. Red Bank, N. J. St. Louis, Mo., November 8-11, 1905. — Annual exhibition St. Louis Florists' Club. Address Otto G. Koenig, 6471 Florissant ave- nue, St. Louis. Seattle, Wash., November 10, 1905. — Fall exhibition Seattle Florists' Association. Address A. Balmer, 316 Taylor avenue, Seat- tle, Wash. Taeeytown, N. Y., November 1-3, 1905. — • Seventh annual exhibition Tarrytown Horti- cultural Society. Address E. W. Neubrand, Tarrytown, N. Y. Waco, Tex., November 15-18, 1905. — Tenth annual chrysanthemum show Texas State Floral Society. Address Mrs. L. A. Shumway, Waco, Tex. Worcester, Mass., November 9, 1905. — Chrysanthemum exhibition Worcester County Horticultural Society. Address Adin A. Hixon, Horticultural Hall, 18 Front street, Worcester. Mass. New York, October 31 to November 3. — Chrysanthemum exhibition American Insti- tute. Address Dr. Hexamer, 19 West Forty- fourth street. New York. San Peancisco, Cal.. November 9-11, 1905. — Fall exhibition California State Floral Society. Address Mrs. J. R. Martin, 275 Seventh avenue, San Francisco, Cal. SITUATIONS, WANTS, TOR SALE. One Cent Per Word. Cash with Adv. Plant Advs. NOT admitted under this liead. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year 1905 is entitled to a five-line Want Adv. (situations only) free, to be used at any time during the year. Situation Wanted— On a private place. Sur- veying and laying out of grounds a specialty. Al experience in trees and shrubs. Address Key 458. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As head gardener, Ger- man, age 36: 20 years' experience in all branches. wishes situation on gentleman's estate. Address Key 451. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By florist, experienced in growing roses, carnations, 'mums, bulbs and bed- ding stock; also general line of plants. Address Key 454, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By experienced florist and gardener, on private place: have 13 years' experi- ence and will furnish iirst-class reference. State wages. Key 450, care American Florist. Situation Wanted — By a good all-around grower on a place where only first-class stock is wanted: capable of taking full charge and running place in business-like way. State wages paid in first letter. Address Key 453, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A good all-around florist. N. C. Moore & Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Help Wanted— Good s'^oreman: must be good designer and decorator: capable of handling first- class trade: middle west. State wages, etc. Key 440. care American Florist. Help Wanted— A good greenhouse man for conservatories where ferns, palms and general greenhouse stock is grown for retail flower store. H. F. Halle, 548 W. Madison St.. Chicago. Help Wanted— A good grower of roses, carna- tions, 'mums and general stock. Will start at $15.00 per week. A steady place. Address Byron H. Ives. Albuquerque, New Mexico, Help Wanted— -At once, competent, industrious man. as working foreman, for retail place. Must come well recommended. State wages expected in first letter. Key 455. care American Florist. Help Wanted— A lady florist, one who under- stands floral work and is willing to assist in a retail store. State wages, age and references. T. E. Bennett, 41 Madison St.. New Britain, Ct. Help Wanted— At once, good grower of roses, carnations and bedding stock, for 10.000 feet of glass. Steady, sober and not afraid to work, $40.00 per month and board. References. B. B. Blair, Charlevoix. Mich. Help Wonted— A man experienced in handling palms and ferns, to look after conservatory and assist in store. Address, stating experience and salary expected. Key 457, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A florist at once: will pay good wages to right man: prefer a married man; must be honest and sober. Send references and wages expected in first letter. Address FosTORiA Floral Co.. Fostoria. O. Help Wanted— A decorator and designer for one of the finest establishments in the west: must be a man of good address and a first-class sales- man. Address, with references, stating salary ex- pected,, Key 456, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A young man or woman with some experience in a retail store: one who wants a steady position with fair salary and has good reference. Address Ggden Floral Co.. 848 Harrison St.. Chicago. Help Wanted— Competent gardener to take care of small greenhouse, flower garden and grounds of gentlemen's country place: married man pre- ferred. Comfortable house, fuel and milk fur- nished. Mrs. J. M. Overton , Overton Hall, Nashville, Tenn. Help Wanted — Gardener for large public in- stitution ; must 6e good grower of general bedding plants and understand handling small green- houses. Salary. $30. house and vegetables. State qualifications fully and give references. Address College of Industrial Arts. Denton, Texas. Wanted— By New York farmer, an associate, gardener and florist, with money, to assist the owner in raising vegetables on ten acres, also five acres of muck. Pineapples and truck shipped north. Climate healthy. Address Louis C. Manning, Miami. Biscayne Bay, Fla. For Sale— Cheap, one H. T. boiler 60 inches by 16 feet, in first-class condition. Address Allen B. Wrisley Co.. 477 Fifth Ave.. Chicago. For Sale— 30 boxes 16x18, 70 boxes 16x24 double strength greehhouse glass at a low price. J. P. PHiLLiP.Touhy and Western Ave., Chicago. For Sale— New glass, never used. 40 boxes double strength. 16xi8B. at $3.75 per box; 10 boxes double strength, 16x24 B. at $4.00 per box. : W. B, Davis & Co.. Au rora. 111. For Sale— One house 20x100,. one house 20x50, built in 1901. one house 20x50, built in 1904; Kroe- schell hot water boiler: stocked with carnations, 'mums, decorative and bedding stock plants. Everything in first-class shape. Address J, H. Wright. Ir.. Box 158. Marshalltown, la. For Sale— A good florist business in a western city of 60,000 can be purchased at a great sacrifice. Wei' established trade and prospects for future bright. Is worth $1,700, but will dispose of busi- ness for $700 cash. Ill health cause of disposition of business. Key 217. care American Florist. For Sale— Greenhouses, about 12,000 feet of glasss. in city of 6.000: well stocked for winter trade, city water, steam heat. Will be sold for less than half cost; 60 miles from nearest greenhouse; located in center of blue grass region in Iowa. Many good towns surrounding. Address Key 447, care American Florist. For Sale— Well established nursery near a western city of 40,000, one acre land. 3 greenhouses, 8x100, 25x85. 8x100, warm water heating, stocked with Maidenhairs. Neprolepis. Scottii, Piersoni, Asparagus plumosus nanus, Al condition; stable, horse, wagon, 4 room dwelling. Ill health cause of selling. Address Key 432. careAmerican Florist. For Sale — Good florist business in one of the best towns of 5,000 inhabitants in Missouri; 7,000 feet of glass: four greenhouses, stocked with Beauties. Teas, carnations, violets and general stock: 50 3x6 sash; two acres of land; good five- room house, wagons, tools, etc. This is no dead town. Price. $5,000; two-tliirds cash. Reason for selling, ill health. Address Key 443. care American Florist. To Lease— For 5 or 10 years, about 18.000 or 20,000 feet of glass, heated with hot water, also one steam boiler; large boiler system can be run, steam or hot water. Over 50,000 roses cut from one house 110 feet long. 31 feet wide, last year; over 7,000 'mums in No. 1 shape planted this year, also 3,000 or 4,000 carnations planted, and houses all full of good stock. Will buy all the carnations, roses and 'mums for the next five years at a price agreed on. as I can use them in my store. Must have $2,000 for use of the stock and $100 rent each month; or will sell property and houses and buy all stock mentioned. Do not write unless you have cash or fine security and mean business. Reason for selling, sickness and too much to attend to. Key 452. care American Florist. For Sale at a Bargain. Eight Craonhouses, 24 x 142 feet; Garland iron gutter, steam heated, size of glass 16 x 18 inches; 17,000 square feet; built only three years; stocked with Liberty. Ivory, Bridesmaid and Chatenay. All in Al condition. Also seven room dwelling on the place. Eight miles from Chicago. Will bear close investigation. Address P, oara American Florist. Notice To The Trade. The undersigned, desiring to avoid frequently occurring confusion and errors, wish to state that there is no connection or community of interests between the two concerns. Signed; OGEMAW GRAIN AND SEED CO., Per Edw. E. Evans. Manager. EVANS SEED CO,. Inc.. By E. P. Green. Manager. To Our Customers in the Western Passenger Association; We can secure you a rate of one and one-fifth fare for the round trip to Chicago for the following date: October 28. These tickets are good return- ing for about seventeen days. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. CHICAGO. 512 The American Florist. Oct. 14, A New Wrench. We have just received from Kroes- chell Brothers Company, the well known boiler manufacturers, a copy of a cata- logue showing the merits of a very unique chain wrench, which they have just placed upon the market. The pe- culiar construction of this wrench is such that by means of the V-shaped jaws, it will take a firm hold of irreg- ular surfaces, such as beaded fittings, valves, flanges, etc. San Francisco. HEALTHY TONE STILL PREVAILS. A healthy tone continues to prevail in this market. Nearly all good stock is in limited supply with the demand good and prices firm. Carnations are very scarce and bring $2 and $3 per hundred. Some of the new crop are now making their appearance but as a rule are rather short stemmed. Fiancee has made its debut and has created a very favorable impression. The flowers bring 50 cents a dozen. In roses there is quite a lot of the first cut arriving. In most instances they are rather short and, owing to ex- treme heat, off color. The first quality of American Beauty is scarce but there are plenty of seconds. Some of the Chinese growers down the peninsula are still sending sweet peas in and owing to the scarcity of flowers they have brought good prices. Quite a number of violets are here, bringing $1.50 per dozen bunches. The fiowers are rather small but very fragrant. A few gladioli find ready sale. All sorts of greens are plentiful. WITH GROV/ERS AND DEALERS. The Menlo Park Horticultural Soci- ety has completed all arrangements for its annual chrj'santhemum show. It will be held in the mammoth tent which was purchased by the society last year. En- tries are coming in rapidly. Among the many prizes offered is a gold medal which will be known as the M. Lynch memorial medal. It is for the best dis- play of decorative plants and chrysan- themums arranged for effect and will be offered every year at the fall exhibition. At the establishment of M. Lynch at Rtenlo Park an immense stock of chrys- anthemums, comprising over eighty thousand plants, is just beginning to show color. They are nearly all grown for shipping trade. Of smilax the writer noted one block containing over twenty- one thousand strings. The carnation and rose houses are all replanted and in splendid condition. H. L. Goertzhain of the Redwood City Nursery has decided not to replant his carnation houses this season but will carry his old stock over for another year. His new greenhouse is rapidly Hearing completion and will be planted to the newer varieties of this year's in- troduction. He is using the overliead system of heating with excellent results. There has been complaint among the growers of chrysanthemums this season owing to short stems, at some establish- ments. The growers are at a loss as to the cause. This is not confined to any one particular locality but is prevalent on all sides. Sievers Sr Boland are receiving splen- did carnations of the new crop from their greenhouses. Their Hannah Ho- bart and Rudolph Spreckles are particu- larly fine. They report the demand for rooted cuttings of Hannah Hobart to be heavy. ^! P. C. Meyer of the Glenwood Nurs- eries has departed for the southern part of the state on a business trip. On his return the final organization of the San Francisco Florists' Board of Trade will be completed. David V.-Tuttle,.a prominent member of the Menlo Park Horticultural Soci- ety, has been selected by J. A. Folger to do all the landscape work on his extensive estate at Woodside, Cal. Dan Raymond, manager of the Gar- den City Pottery Company, has returned from an extended trip in the northwest and reports business to be in a healthy condition there. Pedro Llubere, orchid collector, ar- rived from Central America on the last steamer with a large consignment of orchids. He expects to leave for the east in a few days. A number of growers from San Ma- teo county formed a party to visit the chrysanthemum growers around San Rafael Oct. i. Edward Schwerin of Schwerin Broth- ers who has been confined to the hos- pital for several weeks is able to be about again. A New Wrench. It is reported in the daily papers that a laVge corporation -is to be formed to build an extensive range of glasa at Sunnyvale. Fred Jaeger made a show of Fiancee carnations in his window and it proved a great attraction. F. Pelicano & Company, had a grand showing of large chrysanthemums dur- ing the week. Norma. Detroit, FALL TRADE IS DELAYED. Continued warm weather is having a deterrent effect on the prospect of an early revival of active fall business. The same weather conditions are respon- sible for the rapid advancement of the chrysanthemum season and heavy crops of roses and carnations far in excess of the demand. No frost has yet appeared and the most tender plants and flowers outside are still flourishing. Dahlias and some belated lots of asters add to the heavy stock to be seen in all the stores. Violets too, have made their first appearance of the season, but they are small, soft and unattractive and meeting with virtually no demand. NEWS IN LOCAL CIRCLES. The last Florists' club meeting brought out the best attendance of the season. Another member was added to the roll. The question box furnished matters of great interest and developed some lively debates. An entertainment committee for the season was appointed consisting of W. B. Brown, John Dunn and Hugo Schroeter. An auditing committee was named to assist the treasurer. It consists of Robert Flow- erday, L. Bemb and J. K. Stock. Philip Breitmeyer and J. F. Sullivan attended the meeting of the National Council of Horticulture at Cleveland, O., October 4-5. They also attended several sessions of the meeting of the American Civic Association held in that city the same days. J. A. Briscoe of Wildemere Gardens, Highland Park, says he has never known nursery stock to make the lux- uriant growth it has the past season. His fall plantings have already begun and an active season's business in all such stock is promised. Many r,ose growers in this district are complaining of the destructive work of thrips this fall. They are taking dras- tic measures to combat them, but so far without encouraging results. Colder weather is expected to aid in their de- struction. S. A. Swan of' Johnson & Swan,, Forty-seventh street and Lake avenue, Chicago, has opened a flower stand here in the corridor of the chamber of, commerce. Charles Warncke, Woodmere, Mich,, spent several days in Chicago last week. He ordered material for two houses which he will build in the early spring. Philip Breitmeyer and William Dil- ger visited the establishments of J. H. Dunlop, Toronto, and the Dale estate at Brampton, Canada, last week. Breitmeyers' Sons are having a fine automobile delivery wagon built. It will be ready for use about Christmas time. Visitors : A. Zirkman, Philadelphia ;; William Gammage, London; E. H. Churchill, representing Ohio Boxboard Company, Cleveland ; William R. Deg- ner, Cleveland ; Eugene Oestreicher, Mil- waukee, Wis. : L. Oesternei, New York ; J. W. Erringer, Chicago. J. F. S. Springfield, III. — John Jaeger, with A. C. Brown, is visiting his old friends at Natick, Mass. Dorchester, Mass. — Sullivan & Mc- Grath have succeeded to the business of the late Lucius H. Foster. Messrs. Sul- livan & McGrath were formerly em- ployed by Mr. Foster, the former as foreman for twenty-five years and the latter assistant for twelve years. Syracuse, N. Y. — A quantity' of slate fell from the roof of the First Presby- tedian church recently and landed with a crash that could be heard a block away on the glass roof of P. R. Quin- lan's greenhouse adjoining. A large part of the roof on the greenhouse was torn away. Cambridge, Mass. — G. D. Murphy, who has been with William E. Doyle for the past fifteen years, has that gentle- man's establishment in fine shape. The place has been constantly increasing and there is now a glass area of 3S,ooo square feet, well filled with the best stock for this market. igo5. The American Florist. 513 "The First Principle." The first principle in business is a profit. You want to make a profit on every dollar's worth of flowers that you sell. It is easy enough to do that once, but the test of your ability is to keep on doing it, and the only way to keep on doing it is to sell flowers that are profitable to your customers. "Second day's cut" won't do it; sleepy" looking flowers won't do it. Nothing but the BEST at a reasonable price will. You can get that kind from us, but you can't get any other kind. Weiland <& Risch, Leading Western Growers and Shippers of Cut Flowers, 59 and 6i Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Long Distance 'Phone Central 879. Am. Beauties— Per doz. Extra Ions;., $4.00 30 inch stems 3.00 24 inch stems 2.50 18 inch stems ' 1.75 13 Inch stems 1.00 Short 60 Roses— Pet 100 Maids $ 2.00 to $ 6.00 Brides 2.00 to 6.00 Killarneycthe Irish Beauty) 3.00 to 8.00 Liberty 3.00 to 8.00 Chatenay 3.00 to 6.00 Golden Gate 3.00 to 6.00 Perle 3.00 to 6.00 Carnations— Good 1.00 to l.So Fancy 2.00 Miscellaneous Stock— Per 100 Valley $ 3.00 to $ 4.00 Shasta Daisies, large 1.00 to 1.25 Violets 75to 1.25 Harrisii Lilies. scarce. $1.76 to $2. 50 per doz Chrysanthemums.... 2.60 to 3.00 per doz Decorative— Per 100 Sprengeri 2.00 to 4.00 Asparagus Strings 25.00 to 60.00 Adiantum 76 to 1.00 Galax, bronze and green. . . .16 Smilax 10.00 to 12.00 Leucothoe Sprays 76 to 1.00 Ferns, the best, per 100, 16c. ; per lOOO, $1.26 Subject to change without notice. N.Lecakes&Co. S3 W. 28th St., New York. Tal. No. 1214 Madison Squara Stands at Cut Flower Exchange Coogas Bldg., W. Zath Street & S4th Street Cut Flower Market. Specialties: Qalax Leaves, Ferns and Lencothoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Pine and all Idnds of Evergreens. Green and Bronze Galax Leaves. Sl.OO per 1000. Please mention the A nierican Florist when writing, Qeorge Cotsonas6tCo. Wliolesale and Retail Dealers in all lincli Pots. Bruanti $2.00 per 100 Centaure 2.00 Gloire de France. . . . 2.00 Hesteranthe 2.00 Jean de la Brete .3.00 Jean Viaud 2.00 La Favorite 2,00 LeCid $2.TOperl00 Mme, Barney 2.00 Mme. Canovers ... 2.00 Mme. Jaulin 2.00 Mme. Landry 2.00 " Marquise de Mont- mort 2,00 Miss F. Perkins 2.00 per 100 MissKendell $2,01 S. A. Nutt 2.00 Granville 2.00 L'Aube 2.00 Mrs. E. G. Hill 2.00 Queen of tlie West, , 2,00 We will send 1000 ,60 eacti) of the above for $18,00, or 500 (25 each) for $10.00. Cash with order. Send for descriptive Geranium Catalogue. Let us figure on your wants for the coming season. In good variety. Send for list. Orders booked now and shipped as soon as dug from the field. DAHLIA ROOTS R. VINCENT, JR. & SON, White Marsh, Ndi TRADE DIRECTORY Florists, Seedsmen, Nurserymen, Etc. $2.00 POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 D.arborn Strsat, CHICAGO. 514 The American Florist. Oct. 14, St. Louis. WARM WEATHER HURTS SHIPMENTS. The market has been greatly in- fluenced by the extremely warm weather. Stock has been plentiful, es- pecially roses, which have been arriving in great quantities and in many in- stances mildewed. Carnations have suf- fered with the heat, especially outdoor ones. Consigners are complaining of poor returns and low prices, but some of them should look after what varieties they grow, also their methods of bunch- ing. Often poor carnations are bunched with fancy ones. Violets are plentiful. They do not last, however, owing to the warm weather. American Beauty roses are selling fairly well and this week being horse show week it is ex- pected there will be a big demand for them and other flowers. Fancy dahlias are selling well. Some elegant varieties as large as chrysanthemums find ready sale. Chrysanthemums in small quanti- ties are arriving, but none of any size have appeared. A few double violets are in, but not up to standard. Smilax is not over plentiful. Asparagus Spren- geri is plentiful Everyone is praying for cooler weather. LOCAL NEWS -NOTES. Henry Werheym, who is an appli- cant for appointment as keeper of O'Fallon park, has received the en- dorsement of every member of the house of delegates. The Bentzen Floral Company will cpen a branch store at Grand avenue and Hebert street. They expect to build up a good trade in that locality. R, J. Windier, whose beautiful store in South St. Louis is much admired, had a large decoration at the opening of StiTsberger's conservatory of music. Kerth & Miller are bringing in some nice carnations. They have one house 20x150 feet and will build more in the spring. The main decorations at the yeiled Prophets' ball were executed artistically by A. H. Schuerman of Grand avenue. Young & Sons are cutting largely in roses from their greenhouses. Their American Beauty is especially good. The Ellison Floral Company has been busy at the St. Louis club this week. They have several big decorations. F. J. Foster is one of the judges of awards for the best downtown decorated window for horse show week. A meeting of the flower show com- mittee was held at Otto Koenig's. A programme was adopted. Miss Theresa Badaracco has her win- dow artistically decorated for horse show week. The Florists' club held its meeting at Odd Fellows' hall October 12. Visitors: R. E. Rudolph, Paducah, "Kv : Mrs. M. S. Vesey, Fort Wayne, Ind. ; J. E. Jensen of Jensen & Dekema, Chicago; Lizzie H. Gibbons, Kirksville, Mo. ; George M. Kellogg, Pleasant Hill, Mo. ; A. Jablonsky, Welleston, Mo. W. F. will arrive in this country November 4 and among the plans arranged for his entertainment is the visit to West Point a week after his arrival in New York. Among the guests will be President Roosevelt, the members of the cabinet, the British Ambassador, officers of the British squadron that will accompany the prince to these shores, and mem- bers of the diplomatic corps at Wash- ington. It is the intention of those having the programme in charge that the floral decorations on board the b6at shall be fully in keeping with the oc- casion and the character of the guests who will be present. R. D. Albany, N. Y. The sum of $1,500 will be spent in floral decorations on the steamer C. W. Morse, of the People's line, which has been chartered by the British ambassa- dor at Washington and other prominent British officers for the occasion of the visit of Prince Louis of Battenberg to West Point, November 11. " The prince Columbus, 0. CHRYSANTHEMUM OUTLOOK GOOD. The outlook for chrysanthemums in Columbus this fall is splendid. Some of the earlier varieties are now being cut. There will be a fine harvest in the near future. Several of the local florists report that they will start to cut next week. Will Gravett of Lancaster, O., is sending in fine roses and carnations. He is in Cleveland this week on a short bus- iness trip. FLOWER SHOW AND OTHER NOTES. R. Starke, florist at the boys' indus- trial home at Lancaster, has a no-yel style of bedding. In massing varieties in long beds on the lawn he displays excellent taste. CLUB NOTES. The last meeting of the Florists' club was a banner meeting. President Steph- ens called on every member present to say something in regard to the com- ing chrysanthemum show, now an as- sured success. It is interesting to note that every member displayed enthus- iasm. They are all ready to fall in line financially and every other way to help. Columbus society is becoming in- terested and many society people have promised to do all in their power to help the show. It will be held on or about November i. Carl. Kirkwood, Mo. Henry Niemeyer has bought a saloon on the Manchester road. He says he will keep travelers on the wet side. His greenhouses will be run by his wife and his foreman, Henry Blase. F. W. Ude & Son are completing three houses 18x100 feet for carnations and violets. Frank Vennemann is building three houses 18x100 feet for California violets. Stock here in general looks good. Little stem rot is reported. George Hartman has built one house for carnations. C. W. Ude has built another new house. U. A. G. Marion, Ind. Gunnar Teilmann has finished cutting a bench of 1,000 Monrovia chrysanthe- mums, the finest he has ever produced. The blooms were from five to six inches in diameter with stems from twenty to thirty-six inches long, the latter well covered with healthy foliage. The first blooms were cut October 20 and he has been cutting regularly since that date. E. C. Amling, of Chicago, has been handling the flowers, which brought from $3 to $4 per dozen. Merstham Yellow has been a great disappointment with Mr, Teilmann, which he says was unduly praised last year in comparison with Monrovia. He has given it precisely the same treatment as Monrovia and finds it will have to hustle to come up with the second earlies like Robert Halliday. In addition many of the early buds are coming blind and green. Clementine Touset and Mile. Jeanne Nonin, two of last year'^ novel- ties imported by the E. G. Hill Com- pany, of Richmond, Ind., the first an early white and the latter a late white, are both looking fine, although rather tall, being some four feet high, but with fine heavy foliage. Mr. Teilmann says that these two varieties look like win- ners. Cambridge City^ Ind. — The new greenhouses of T. H. Peet are nearing completion. About 100 boxes of 18x20 glass will be used. Wbolfjale power/arK^ MiLWADKEE, Oct. 11. Roses, Beauty... per doz. 1.00® 3.00 " Liberty 3 00® 8.00 " Chatenay 2.00® 6.00 ' ' Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 6.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 2.00® 5.00 " Perle 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 100® 2.00 Smilax 10.00®12.50 Asparagus, sprays 3.0O " Sprengeri 2.00@300 Valley 3.0IJ@ 4.00 Adiantum 1-00 Gladioli 1.00® 5 00 Violets 60@ .75 Chrysanthemums 10.00@25.00 St. Lotiis, Oct. 11. Roses, Beauty, long stem 2.50® 3.00 " " medium stem. .1.50® 300 " " short stem 50@ 1.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 200® 400 " GoldenGate 200® 4.00 " Chatenay, Perle a00@4.0O Carnations 1.00® 2.50 Chrysanthemums 8.0fl@20.00 Smilax 12.50@IB0O Asparagus Sprengeri 1.00® 2.00 " Plumosus 25.00@50.00 Adiantum 50® .75 Fancy ferns lEO Tuberoses 2.50® 3.00 Valley 4o Galax leaves, green. . .$1.25 per 1000 " bronze.. 1.50 " Violets, California 25 " double 60 PlTTSETTRG, Oct. 11. Roses, Beauty, specials 20.00®25.00 " extras 1250®1500 No. 1 6.00® 8.00 ordinary 2.00®300 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 6.00 " Perle, Chatenay 300® 4.00 " Kaisetin 4.00@1300 Carnations 75® 3.00 Lilvof the valley 3.00® 4.00 Smilax 13.00@15.00 Asparagus, strings 35.00@.50.00 " Sprengeri 2500®35.00 Lilies 13.00®I5.00 Adiantum 75® 1-00 Gladioli 3.00® 4 00 Chrysanthemums 18 00@30.00 ClNCINUATI, Oct. 11. Roses, Beauty, per doz. . 1.00® 4.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00® 6.00 " Liberty 3.00® 6.08 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3 00® 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 3.00 LUyoI the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus =0.00 Smilax.. 12.50 Adiantum l-OO Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri in bunches 35c per bunch Harrisii ^f'^ Lilium Rubrum, short 4.00 Clbvelani>, Oct. 11. Roses, Beauty, per doz. .. .50® 3.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 6.00 " Meteor 3 00® 8.00 " Kaiserin 4.00® 8.00 Carnations l-""®.?"" Smilax 15.00 Asparagus, strings 25 00@50.00 " Sprengeri 1.00® 2.08 Common ferns $1.50 per 1000 Gladioli 1.00® 200 Dahlias 1 CO® 2.00 Valley. 3.00® 4.0O 1905- Th E American Florist. 515 SPECISL BULLETIN. Great Reduction in Prices of AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Beauties, stems 3 to 4 feet, per doz... $3-00 " stems 24 to 30 inches, per doz 2.50 " stems 20 to 24 inches, per doz 2.00 Beauties, stems 18 inches, per doz 1.50 " stems 15 inches, per doz 1.00 " shorter stems vary from, per doz SOc to 75c r*'HDVC17I'iyTHFMI IMCL CoodWhite (Bergmann). per doz $2.00 ^OK I 9A%1^ I OL.1TIUIT19. Good Yellow (Henderson), per doz 2.50 These are the only two varieties we now have in flower. They are good large blooms and good shippers. ROSES. Very fine crops now on. Prices same as per our regular list. Write us for special rates on large lots. CARNATIONS. We now have coming in a large crop of Lawsons. Good flowers with stems 10 to 1 5 inches long, at per 100.. .$1.00 to $1.50 GREENS af regular summer prices. BSSSETT & WASHBURN, store: 76 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Greenhouses: HINSDALE, ILL. immmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmifmm Wielor Bros. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF Cut Flowers. Am. Beauties — Per doz. Extra long stems $3.50 30-inch stems 3.00 24-inch stems 2.50 20-inch stems ; 1.50 15-inch stems 1.25 12-inch stems 1.00 Short 60 Roses— Per 100 Maids .'i;2.00 to $6.00 Brides 2.00 to 6.00 Liberty 2.00 to Chatenav 2.00 to Golden Gate 2.00 to Kaiserin 2.00 to Richmond .3.00 to Meteor 2.00 to Perle 4.00 to Carnations — Per 100 Good stock $1.00 to $1.50 Fancv 2.00 Chrysanthemums— Ml colors. Price. $1.00 to $3.00 per doz. Special prices on lots of 100 and over. We grow 100.000 'Mums and can fill any order on short notice. No order too small and none too large. The best stock in the Chicago market. Our Roses never looked better and are com- ing in fine. Our Carnations, as usual, are the best in Chicago. Let us convince you with a trial order. 7.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 7.00 6.00 5.00 Michigan Gut Flower Exciiange WM. DUGER. Mjr. FANCY FERNS, $1.00 per 1000. Discount on regular shipments, 38-40 Miami Ave.. DETROIT. MICH. It is good business policy .* ^ .* to mention the J^ ^ ^ American Florist When you write to an advertiser WE CARRY THE MOST COMPLETE LINE OF FLORISTS' SUP- PLIES IN THE WEST. niustrated Catalogue Free. A Daily Sliipment from 40 to 60 Growers. WE are ready to take care of your needs with liberal supplies of all grades of stock, packed in a man- ner to reach you in good condition. A trial order will prove that we can and will supply you to advantage. ROSES: ^'Beaufies,*' Richmond, Killar- ney, Brides, Maids, etc. Carnations, Violets, Orciiids, Valley, etc. HEADQUARTERS FOR "Svperior Quality" Brand WILD SMILAX and all Greens, inside Chicago market quotations at all times- If you are not getting our weekly price list it will be worth your while to send us your name for a regular copy— it is absolutely free. E. F. WINTERSON CO. ^^^^i'Jloo : Please mention the A merzcaa Florist when vmtvng n WE STILL WANT YOUR BUSINESS. We can fill all orders promptly, as we carry large stocks of VERY FINE ROSES, Bride, Bridesmaid, Maman Cochet 2 ftl iniATITC DDT\rrrDC is the finest Uladioms ever grown, we J UJuAUIULUJ rlllilLI^rj are having a large sale of tWs variety. Large Shipments of DAHLIAS Received Daiiy. HEADQUARTERS FOR Wild Smilax, Adiantum, Galax, Leucothoe. SEND US YOUR ORDERS, J. fi. DEAMUD, s, WHOLESALE FLORIST, Wabash Avenue, CHI CAGO. please mention the American Florist when writing. Tell advertisers you read the American Florist. 516 The American Florist. Oct. i^, Chicago. BUSINESS MORE BRISK. The end of last week saw trade pick- ing up and Saturday and Sunday were good days. The rain of Tuesday made city trade a little quiet but the cooler weather and a light frost was what everybody was hoping for, and the out- look for better stock and better business is very promising. The continued warm weather has been forcing stock too hard and roses and carnations are being re- ceived in large lots. The early varieties of chrysanthemums are from ten days to two weeks late, and it looks as though there will be an enormous quantity of chrysanthemums, roses and other stock coming in all together within the next two or three weeks. There have been large quantities of American Beauty received, many of very good quality, which have brought up to $3.00 per doz- en, in some instances $4.00. The receipt of Bride and Bridesmaid has been heavy and some very excellent stock has been shown. White roses are pretty well cleaned up every day as many are used for funeral work. There has been an abundant supply of red roses, the Rich- mond now being received in consider- able quantity, and the Liberty and Met- eor are sending in a heavy cut. Chrys- anthemums have moved only fairly well on account of warm weather. Dahlias of many excellent varieties have had a big sale until the last day or so when demand seems to have fallen off a trifle. Violets, too, have suffered, and have not done very well so far. It is a hard proposition for the dealer, and it certain- ly must be discouraging for the grower, but let us hope the cool weather will continue. Carnations are coming in heavy, a good many pretty short as yet, but with good blooms. Shasta daisies have sold well this week and a few asters are still seen. Lily of the valley has not moved so well for several days. The outlook is brighter and there is a general feeling that the season just be- gun will net a large and increased busi- ness. CLUB MEETING. There was a rousing meeting of the Florists' Club, October 12, and much enthusiasm was shown by everyone pres- ent. It is quite evident that the mem- bers are heartily in earnest to make the coming flower show a credit to the city -and the coming meetings of the club instructive and entertaining to the members and the local trade in general. The members showed a new spirit and one which augurs well for the future of the club and local floriculture. The fol- lowing officers were elected to serve for the ensuing year: P. J. Hauswirth, president; Leonard Kill, vice-president; L. H. Winterson, recording secretary; George Asmus, financial secretary; Ed- gar Sanders, treasurer ; F. F. Benthey, J. F. Klimmer, John Reardon, H. N. Bruns and W.' L. Palinsky, trustees. NOTES. The Fleischman Floral Company, on September 28, opened to the public one of the finest retail stores in this city. It is located on the corner of North State and Division streets and adjoins the fashionable north side residence dis- trict. The interior is finished in dark green polished oak, with trimmings to match. The ice box, composed largely of plate glass and mirrors, is a fine piece of workmanship. A line of the latest creations in vases and pottery adorn the place. Adjoining the store is a new con- servatory, size 30x50 feet, which is filled with palms, ferns and decorative plants. Manager John Gofmley reports a large number of visitors, and is to be con- gratulated on the completion of this beautiful new store. Photographs will be shown in these columns as soon as the interior decorations are completed. The Chicago Carnation Company, of Joliet, has taken considerable space with the E. F. Winterson Company, opening up last week with a shipment of 1,000 Estelle chrysanthemums, 2,000 carna- tions and other miscellaneous stock. This move was made to better the city conditions. It is also Manager Harts- horne's intention to purchase in this market such stock as his firm does not grow at Joliet, to supply regular mail and telegraph trade which will be car- ried on at the Joliet greenhouses as heretofore. Mr. Hartshorne states their carnations, chrysanthemums and roses are up to, and exceed in some cases, their usual high standard of other years. During the coming season Poehlmann Brothers will add a large amount of glass to their present extensive ranges at Morton Grove. At plant A there will be three new houses, size 27x475 feet, two houses, size 27x350 feet and two houses 27x150 feet. At plant B there will be a solid block of fifteen houses, size 27x350 feet each. With this addi- tion the plant will rank among the larg- est in the world. The Moninger Com- pany has the contract. The Benthey-Coatsworth Company, on October 7, received their first ship- ment of the new rose Joe Hill. This is a French rose, introduced by the E. G. Hill Company, but which was never be- fore put on the market, at least in the west. Those received are salmon pink in color and have stems about two feet long. The E. F. Winterson Company are receiving shipments of dahlias from the Peacock Dahlia Farms, Atco, N. J. A number of varieties are shown and the demand is good. They also report a good trade on Boston ferns in S, 6, 7 and 8-inch pots, having handled several large shipments of these sizes. The F. E. Butler Floral Company's store at 291 Dearborn street now pre- sents a very fine appearance having been fitted with new furniture throughout. They recently received a good sized shipment of palms, ferns, kentias and other decorative stock which has had a splendid sale. Visitors : E. G. Hill, Richmond, Ind. ; Mrs. William Ellison of the Ellison Floral Co., St. Louis; C. E. Lindsay, Birmingham, Ala. ; Irwin Bertermann, Indianapolis, Ind. ; A. N. Pierson, Crom- well, Conn.; J. Sullivan, Boston, Mass. Poehlmann Brothers, on the night of October 8, sustained quite a loss by the burning of their hay shed which contained from thirty to forty tons of hay. Fortunately part of the crop was stacked outside and was saved. L. Baumann & Company report a very good fall business, and estimate an increase of about fifty per cent over last year. They have added a line of new style fancy baskets which have sold well with the trade. The John C. Moninger Company are about to add another story to their office building and also to ' enlarge their fac- tory, giving them much needed room in both departments. Charles W. McKellar's -shipments of orchids include cattleya, dendrobium, phalaenopsis and oncidium and he re- ports an increasing demand for this flower. The Benthey-Coatsworth Company are receiving some very fine stock of the new Killarney and Richmond roses and report a very satisfactory sale on both varieties. Vaughan & Sperry have been receiv- ing chrysanthemums of the varieties Willowbrook, October Sunshine and Bergmann, and report a good future de- mand. E. G. Hill, while in this city on Octo- ber 7 was taken suddenly and quite seri- ously ill, which compelled his immediate return to his home. Bassett & Washburn are cutting over 5,000 American Beauty roses daily, about 500 of which have stems from four to five feet long. The A. L. Randall Company are re- ceiving shipments of cattleya and onci- dium and report an increasing demand in this line. J. P. Foley, wife and child, have returned from a very pleasant two weeks' trip to Montana and the west. Stollery Brothers report a heavy de- mand on Boston ferns, the largest call being for 5 and 6-inch pots. Kennicott Brothers have been display- ing some very fine calla lilies which have sold well at 15 cents. N. C. Moore has been sending in some very fine dahlias for several days. Loulsville. HORSE SHOW BOOMS TRADE. Last week being horse show week, an unusually good demand for choice stock prevailed. Roses remain good in quality, and in adequate quantities. The demand is good. Carnations were in great demand, and were good, the sup- ply about adequate. A few violets have been picked locally, but the demand is missing. Cosmos is the flower of the day and were it not for the great de- mand, the market would be flooded. The quality is unusually good. "Cut them close" was the word with dahlias, the supply, quality, and demand all being good. SHOW PLANS ARE MADE. The regular monthly meeting of The Kentucky Society of Florists was held October 3 at August R. Baumer's store, with a good attendance. Show matters of importance were discussed. Mrs. Charles W. Depauw, New Albany, and E. Power, Frankfort, were taken in as members. After the meeting the mem- bers visited the show-hall, which seems to have impressed everyone favorably. Mrs. C. B. Thompson had some very good yellow chrysanthemums. F. L. S. OwENSBORO, Ky. — The business of the late C. G. Nanz will be continued as formerly by his family. Spokane, Wash. — The city park com- mission is about to advertise for bids for the erection of an addition to the greenhouse at Manito park. Hyde Park, Mass. — Robert Homans has been appointed receiver by the Supe- rior Court for Norfolk County to take charge of the business of Vose & Fel- lows the florists of Brush Hill road, on an application made by Henry W. Vose, a member of the firm. Tlie order of the court also enjoins Leslie H. Fellows and his wife Elizabeth Fellows from doing business in the name of Vose & Fellows. Mr. Homans is now carrying on the business. rgo5. The American Florist. 517 E. H. Hunt, WnOLESALt Cut flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." 76 Wabash Ave., ..CHICAGO Please mention the American Florist when writings SBBBQSSQQaaaQQQQSaQQQQQQQG E.C.AMLING THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE IN CHICAGO. 32, 34, 36 RANDOLPH ST., CHICAGO. L. D. 'Phones Cuntral 1978 and 19?7. % Fiease mention the American Florist when writing. BUY YOUR Gut Flowers, Florists' Supplies, WIRE DESIGNS at THE FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET, 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Mease mention the A merican Florist when writing. WHOLESALE GROWER OF Cut Flowers Goo^ Beauties. Maids, Brides and Carnations at reasonable prices shipped direct from greenhouses. D. WOOD BR3NT, W. Peterson and N. 48th Aves, CHICACO. Please mention the A mertcan Florist when writing. Glias. W. McKellar Bl Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. ORCHIDS A Spaeialty, Fancy Stock in VIOLETS, VALLEY. CHRYSANTHE. MUMS. ROSES. BEAUTIES. CARNATIONS and a full line of all Cut- Flowers. Greens, Wire-Work and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Sand for Complsia Catalogue. SINNER BROS. WHOLESALE GUT FLOWERS 60 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Careful attention to all SHIPPING ORDERS. Vaughan & Sperry, Wholesale Florists^ 58 and 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES. Whol^ale flower;/\arl^ Chioaoo Got. 11. Eoses, Beauty, 30 to 36-m. stems 3 00 20 to 24 '• 2.00 15 to 18 " 1.00® 1.50 12 " 1 00@ 1 25 Liberty, 3 00® 6.00 " Ctiatenav 3 00® 6.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 6.00 GoldenGate 3.00® 6.00 Killarney 2.00®, 6 OD Carnations 75® 2.00 Valley 2 00® 4.00 Asparagus Plumoaus, per string 25 to 50c. sprays 3.00@3.00 Sprengeri 2,00® 3.00 Galax leaves, Bronze, per 1000, $1.50 .20 Adiantum 75® 1.00 Fancy ferns.... per 1000, 1.00® 1.50 Smllax 10.00®13.60 Violets, single 35® .60 double 40® 1.00 Harrisii lilies per doz. $2 50 Dahlia I.OO® 3 00 Chrysanthemums 3.00® 4.00 J. A. BUDLONG Boses and Carnations A Specialty 37-99 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. =". CUT FLOWERS Please mention the A merican Florist when wrtttng. PETER SEINBERG 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Gut Flowers LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD. Price List. AMERICAN BEAUTIES— Per doz. 36-lnch stems S3.00 24-inch stems 2.00 18- inch stems 1.50 15-inch stems 1.25 12-inch stems 1.00 Short stems S4.00 to $5.00 per 100 Per 100 LIBERTY $3.00toS8.00 MAIDS AND BRIDES 3 00 to 5.00 UNCLE JOHN 3.00 to 5.00 KAISERIN 300 to 8.00 RICHMOND 300to 8.00 CARNATIONS 1.00 to 1.50 All flowers are perfectly Iresh and properly packed. No charge for P. & D. on orders over $5.00. Zech&Mann Wholesale Florists Room 218, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAQO. Telephone, Central 3284. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. aniOlesaleDealersand/> 4. rt^..,^^-^ Growers of tUt \ lOWefS GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILL. Poehlmann Bros. Co. Wholasals Growers ot g^larsln Cut FIOWeFS All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention, 35*37 Greenhouses: Randolph S^eel, Morton Grove, III. CXXIO.A.OO. American Florist Ads «8, *0^ Always do business Week days and every day Sundays and holidays All over the country At home and abroad. KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY 40-42-44 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Our reputation has always been that we fill orders when others tail All stock in season at Lowest Market Rates. 518 The American Florist. Oct, i^, Philadelphia. TRADE SHOWS BIG INCREASE. There is a general increase in the volume of business as the flower lovers are moving baclc to town. Some im- portant weddings and funerals have been factors the last week. At the funeral of a prominent railroad official the value of the floral tokens was estimated at nearly $i,ooo. With the exception of Bridesmaid the roses are fine. Brides- maid seems small and off color. Liberty is now in good shape, American Beauty is of good size and color. The flowers range in price from $i to $3. The latter must however be very fine. Chat- enay is being tried by several growers who are sending in fairly good flowers, but they have to be open to attract at- tention as the buds are so small and the stem so frail. This has been dahlia week and quantities of them have been handled by the commission men. Good reds have been leaders. NEWS OF GROWERS AND DEALERS. At the October meeting of the Flor- ists' Club Thomas B. Meehan was elected president ; Frederick Hahman, vice-president; William J. Colflesh, treasurer, and Edwin Lonsdale, secre- tary. Speeches were in order and all spoke of the good future opening up. M. Westcott, the retiring president, pointed out how- the club could still keep ahead and make itself a factor in the country. The new president will hold a reception at the next meeting and there should be a rousing attend- ance to greet him. The out of town members of the craft who will be here to inspect the chrysanthemum show will a,lso be sure of a good time as the re- ception committee will spread a festive board. There will also be read a paper by Dr. Roberts on "The Influence of Plants in the Sick Room." Miss Mary C. Foesteth was married at noon October 4, to Robert Patterson Craig, eldest son of Robert Craig. The ceremony was performed in the Valley Forge Presbyterian church by Rev. Dr. Robert Patterson. Dr. Patterson had performed the ceremony at the wedding of the bridegroom's father and mother. Miss Bert Kahoe was maid of honor and Robert A. Craig was best man. Mr. and Mrs. Craig will be at home at 5052 Chestnut street after November IS- William P. Craig gave the boys at the nursery a reception October 8. All were invited into the commodious room adjoining the office, where refreshments were served. There were songs, speech- es, recitations and a general good time. Robert Craig, the new foreman, made a speech and was given three rousing cheers. Peacock's dahlia farm at Atco, N. J., is fairly ablaze with blossoms. He has never had such a display before. He cannot market one-tenth of them, although they are cutting from morning until night and shipping to all parts of the eastern and middle states. Orange blossoms are in great demand. At the Harris nursery, where they grow oranges galore, they had fourteen in- quiries and had to turn them all down as none of the many varieties of either oranges or lemons was in flower. The Philadelphia Wholesale Cut Flow- er Company is getting the best Enchant- ress carnations coming to town. It looks as if there will be no scarcity of this variety, as it figures largely in all the stocks coming in. S. S. Pennock is carrying a great many American Beauty, but says the demand is very good. He expects in a few days to begin the alterations on his new building, which will give him much needed room. Berger Brothers are handling fine Bridesmaid and Bride roses and cannot get enough Richmond. They think it the coming red. Manager Meehan says his Liberty stock cannot be beaten. Chrysanthemums are crowding in at a lively rate. Polly Rose, Glory of the Pacific, Merry Monarch, George Kalb and some yellow ones are to be had in quantity. , Pennock Brothers had a stunning win- dow arrayed with autumn leaves, hamp- ers and baskets filled with red dahlias. It made a gorgeous display. Mrs. Lank and Mrs. Groff, Robert Craig's two daughters, left the city for Mexico October 5 to spend the win- ter on Mr. Groff's ranch. The commission houses all report good business. The Leo Niessen Com- pany is getting in some extra choice lily of the valley. . Carnations are gaining and if frost will only arrive, we will be in shape to begin their winter campaign in earn- est. Horace Dumont is moving things to keep 'up the reputation of his high new store. William McKissick is getting in fine chrysanthemums. K. Pittsburg-. CLUB OUT IN FORCE. Fifty members were present at the club meeting held October 3. Chief among the features was the re- production of two handsome bou- quets as they were made twenty-five to thirty years ago. One was conical and the other round. Both were featured with the old time bouquet holder. The bouquets were made of dahlias, roses and carnations, and while they were sources of amusement to some, they were viewed with delight by a few of the old guard as they awakened mem- ories of long ago. WilHam Clarke was the artist. There was an instructive talk on "Bulbs," and valuable instruction on the various phases of landscape and lawn effects. There were exhibits of dahlias and the Phipp conservatories of the Allegheny parks sent an interesting exhibit. The subject of the next meet- ing will be "Chrysanthemums." The chrysanthemum show in Schenley park may not open October 28 as ex- pected, by reason of the heavy fogs that have been hovering over this section for two weeks. There are more than 12,000 plants comprising 200 varieties, all of which will be on exhibition on the open- ing Sunday with the exception of 2,000 plants held in reserve for retouching the exhibit during the show. P. J. Demas of the Florists' Exchange is making an extended business trip to Philadelphia, through Maryland, Vir- ginia and West Virginia. He will be gone two weeks. The horse show create.! a strong de- mand for violets, orchids, gardenias and American Beauty roses. Business con- tinues to improve in volume. In addition to the chrysanthemum show at H. C. Frick's conservatories there will be an exhibit of 300 orchids al- ready in bloom. P. J. Demas and Mr. Gregorias have H. W. Breitenstein is in New York on business. opened a flower store on Fifth avenue opposite the court house. A. H. Jaquth, of Tong & Weeks, Ash- tabula, O., is in Pittsburg on a business trip. E. L. M. Buffalo. OCTOBER IS WARM AS AUGUST. October weather as warm as one could wish for in August has lessened the sale of stock and affected all kinds of trade. A frost has ended all outdoor stock, but it was followed by another warm spell which did not increase the sale of inside stock. Kaiserin roses are unusually fine, Bridesmaid and Bride are much better, American Beauty finds ready sale, violets are good con- sidering the weather, carnations are not plentiful but very good quality, although stems are not as long as they should be. HOW LOCAL CRAFT PROSPERS. The general manager and business head of the Niagara Falls Power Com- pany died very suddenly and was buried at Niagara Falls. The floral work was very choice. Buffalo florists had a great amount there. Orchids, lily of the val- ley and violets were used in profusion, as was American Beauty. Palmer & Anderson found it necessary to have three or four men to arrange their stock. Buffalo is to have another wholesale house. Charles Kneitsch who has been with W. F. Kasting for several years, is starting in for himself. He has the sale of stock from several good growers and every detail is arranged for the opening. He will deal in supplies of all kinds. Charles Sandiford, gardner for J. J. Albright, has fine chrysanthemums ' and orchids. Mr. Sandiford has started on a new range of glass, for which plans were drawn for last spring. Prof. Cowell of South Park is mak- ing great preparations for the annual chrysanthemum exhibit at the green- houses. S. A. Anderson cut the first chrysan- themums last week. They were very fine. Charles Schoenhut is at his store again after his illness. Mrs. L. H. Neubeck is recovering slowly. Recent visitors : Edward Fancourt, of Philadelphia, Pa. ; Mr. Farthingham, with F. R. Pierson Company, Tarry- town, N. Y. ; F. B. Lewis, Lockport, N. Y.; William Ehman, Corfu, N. Y.; Mr. Barnett, with Reed & Keller, New York City. bison. Rome, N. Y. E. J. Byam has completed an addition of S.ooo feet of glass, to his establish- ment at 406 to 416 Elm street. This plant is fully equipped with all modern facilities. Mr. Byam started in the busi- ness nine years ago with a greenhouse 18x36 and has increased the plant until today he has twelve houses and over 20,000 feet under glass. Besides his rose houses Mr. Byam now has fifteen thou- sand carnations, twenty thousand strings of smilax, two thousand Easter lilies and much bulbous stock, besides four thousand chrysanthemums, which will be ready for the holiday trade. At the recent mayor's reception he gave away over 1,000 carnations and roses. 1905- Th E American Florist. 519 F^incy Carnations, Single Violet s, Roses GROWERS' NOTICE.— We are open for shipments of anything good. We make weekly returns. The Philadelphia Cut Flower Co. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 1516 and 1518 Sansom Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. To fill orders for American Beauties, Lily of the Valley, Chrysanthe- mums, Carnations, Violets and all varieties of Tea Roses in lots of one hundred to one thousand at short notice. Get Our Prices Before Ordering Elsewhere WELCH BROS., 15 Province Street, Boston, Mass. -CUT STRINGS OF- Asparagus Plumosus Naoos First-class stock, running even and full, 50c each. W. H. ELLIOTT, - - Brighton, Mass. -y.4kxilkj|iJlLiltilt.».lKjft.lLaLjlkJK • THE- \ J. M. McCullougli's Sons Go. \ \ Wholesale Florists. \ \ JoTjliers of FLORISTS' STJPPUES, \ \ SEEDS and BULBS. \ ^ Price List on Application. \ \ CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. \ A Special attention given to Shipping Orders. ^ « s \ 316 Walnut St., CINCINNATI, OHIO. \ J Phone Main 684. | a'''i»'«'ii'MrH"i''U''i"irH'M"UMpM|?'u'U"iF'ir'i"irMr'i"ir^ir'i''V please mention the American Florist when ivriting H. G. BERNING, Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine SL, ST. LOUIS, MO. please mention the A merican Florist when writings C. A. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 Pine St., ST. LOUIS» MO. A Complete Line of Wire Designs. Please mention the A merican Florist when writings Chrysanthemums Carnations, Roses Pittsburg's Largest and Oldest Wholesalers. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd. 504 Liberty Ave., PITTSBURG. PA. Hease mentioyi the Aynerican Florist when writing. Whol^ale power/arKjfe Boston, Oct. 11. Roses, Beauty, best 20 00@35 00 medium 12.00@16 00 culls 6.00@, 8 00 •' Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 4.00 " Extra 4.00® 8.00 " Liberty 2.00®,600 Carnations 100® 150 Fancy 3 00® 3.60 Lily ol the valley 2.00® 4.00 Smilax 8 00@12 CO Adiantum 50® 100 Asparagus 35 00@50 00 Chrysanthemums 1.50® 2.00 Violets 50® .75 Philadelphia, Oct. II. Roses, Tea 3-00® 4 00 '■ extra 500® 6.00 Libeny 4.00®12.00 Queen of Edgely, extra 15.00®35.00 " •' firsts .... 8 00@i0 00 Beauty, extra 15.00@35 00 firsts 800@),1000 Carnations 1 00® 3 00 Lily of the valley 3 00®, 4 00 Asparagus 25 00@50 00 Smilax 15 00@-20 00 Adiantum 7S@ 1.50 Dahlias 1.00® 4 00 Gladioli 2.00® 3 00 Chrysanthemums 10 00®35.C0 Cosmos 25® .35 Cattleyas 50® .60 Gardenias I2 00@,16.00 Buffalo, Oct. U. Roses, Beauty 4 00®25.00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 2.00® 8.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.50 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus, strings 40.00@50.00 Smilax 15.00 Adiantum 75® 1.50 Gladioli 2,00® 3.00 Lilies 3.00®15 00 Violets 40® .75 Chrysanthemums 10.00®30.00 Pittsburg Florists' Excliange, WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists' 228 Diamond St., Supplies. PITTSBURG, PA. Send for weekly price list and prices on largt orders.. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, J. B. MURDOCH & GO. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 545 Liberty Ave., PITTSBURG, PA. Please ?nention the A merican Florist when writing* N.Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Coogan BIdg., 6th Ave. & W. 26th St., New York. Open for Cut Flower Sales at 6 o'clock Every Morning. DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOR ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. GEO.H.ANGERMUELLER Wholesale Florist Cut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. 1324 Pine Street, St. LouiS, No. M ALWAYS PREPARED to meet the demand. H '^^''«. For c*. CHOICE STOCK. W. E. McKISSICK, Business Hours 7 a. m. to 8 p. m. WHOLESALE f LORIST. 1221 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. DUJVioiK'r & CO CHOICE Chrysanthemums, Beauties and Carnations. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. WilH Smilav !ISILE» NIESSCN CO. TTIIU Ollllia/V 1217 Arch St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. On and alter July I si Slora will bs op«n from 7 a. m. t» 6 p. n» 520 The American Florist. Oct. 14, New York. The summer weather experienced dur- ing the past ten days has had a bad effect on the florists' trade generally. Retailers are complaining that business is now light, and buying is in conse- quence reduced to the minimum. Grow- ers are sending in stock which is veiy much "off," as far as inside stock is concerned, and outside produce has a lease of life which is bothersome at this time of year. Dahlias are plentiful and never looked better than now; varieties are on sale which have not heretofore appeared in the market. This flower has justly made considerable headway in florists' circles this year, and its future, as long as saleable kinds are available, seems pretty well estab- lished. Roses are plentiful, but values are practically unchanged. The stock arriving is better than it has been for a week or two, and specials are very much more in evidence. The demand seems about equal as far as variety is concerned. Carnations move very well when they are good. Toward the end of last week they were a drug and values ruled low, but this week they have recovered and fair prices are real- ized. Chrysanthemums are arriving in earnest, and everybody has them. There is too much outside stock to be had, however, to allow of the new comers getting more than minimum prices. Asters are still coming in, and good dahlias are to be had, so the harvest 'of chrysanthemums is not par- ticularly valuable just now. Lilies con- tinue to be a good commodity and are quick sellers. Violets are not doing very well. On Saturday they arrived in quantity and moved only with effort, at prices below normal. Greens are in better demand, but prices remain the same. Everyone is looking for a frost, believing that business will be stimu- lated, but present indications are not in the direction of cool weather. The Market, October ii. — The market is very dull today with light buying. florists' club meeting. The October meeting of the New York Florists' Club was held on Mon- day evening, the attendance numbering about eighty. The exhibition of flowers was large and embraced dahlias in the main, and a grand show of chrysanthe- mums. New York wholesalers never saw the commercial possibilities of the dahlia to better advantage than^ on this evening, when the choicest varieties of three leading growers were exhibited. L. K. Peacock staged 150 varieties selected from his 130-acre farm at Atco, N. J., and was present to explain their good points. The F. R. Pierson Com- pany of Tarrytown, _N. Y., also made an admirable showing. Lehnig and Winnifeld of Hackensack staged six specimens of Begonia gracilis, which attracted much attention. Charles H. Totty surprised everybody with an exhi- bition of chrysanthemums, which, al- though early in the season, coujd hardly be approached when the exhibition sea- son was on. Guttman & Weber staged a fine vase of Victory carnations, and the flower was seen to advantage at a time when carnations are not particularly good. In the course of routine business the semi-annual report of the _ Board of Trustees was presented, and it showed a balance in the treasury of $1,667. The essayist of the evening was Pat- rick O'Mara, and hia theme was his trip to the Pacific just completed. Mr. O'Mara was in fine form and his de- scription of the scenery along the Cana- dian Pacific Railroad and through the Rockies was worth coming miles to hear. The interest of his hearers was intense when he said he had seen the lake where his guides had told him the last vestige of water to be found on this earth could be had. Crossing the line into the western part of the United States he recounted his visit to the Pacific slope and a side trip to the es- tablishment of Luther Burbank, the so- called "Horticultural Wizard." The wizard was "not receiving" the day Mr. O'Mara called, and a personal meeting was therefore out of the question. Mr. O'Mara says there was nothing about the place to indicate that it was the home and establishment of such a widely heralded personage, and it seemed from his remarks that research had proved to him that the public were swallowing a lot of magazine and news- paper gossip which was totally out of accord with facts. Many innovations attributed to Burbank he threw down, and cited similar origins antedated. Speaking of the Burbank rose he said: "If Burbank's reputation as a hybrid- izer depended on the Burbank rose, its originator would not be in class G today with our own rose growers." Some of the Burbank introductions of "new" fruits he threw down by refer- ences to old time growers who had in- troduced similar varieties. The white blackberry was one of these. Con- cluding he said : "While all credit should be given Mr. Burbank for his attempts to produce new varieties of species there are hundreds of men in the world today who have produced flowers of greater merit than he has, and due credit should be given them." At the conclusion of Mr. O'Mara's lec- ture he was accorded a hearty vote of thanks. During recess the committee on awards were busy examining the ex- hibits. The committee on awards made the following recommendations : Lehnig & Winnifeld, Hackensack, N. J., for be- gonias, honorable mention. C. H. Totty, Madison, N. J., for his new chrysanthe- mum, certificate of merit; and for his last year's novelties a cultural certificate. L. K. Peacock Company, Atco, N. J., a cultural certificate. F. R. Pierson Company, Tarrytown, N. Y., for dahlias, honorable mention. H. Beaulieu, Wood- haven, N. Y., for a collection of dahlias, honorable mention. A. L. Miller, Ja- maica, N. Y., for dahlias, a cultural certificate; J. T. Lovett, Little Silver, N. J., dahlias, a cultural certificate; Louis Dupuy, Whitestone, L. I., for chrysanthemums, honorable mention. Charles H. Totty's collection of chry- santhemums was closely examined. His novelties for the year included Lady Henderson, a fine reflexing yellow ; Mrs. D. Willis James, a lovely scarlet with a golden reverse; Seedling 99, an apricot yellow flushed with crimson; and Seedling 23, yellow ground, with crimson stripe. In last year's novelties he showed Merstham Yellow, Mrs. A. J.. Miller, Lady Hopetoun, Albert Chand- ler, Beatrice May, Souvenir de Calvat Pere, and White Coombes. Louis Du- puy presented a vase of Rayonnant, a Japanese pink, which showed well as an early flower. William Duckham eulogized the ex- hibit of chrysanthemums, and expressed his opinion that the show of chrysanthe- mums that evening was the best ever before the club. L. K. Peacock, by invitation, ad-' dressed the meeting on the dahlia ques- tion, and gave his experiences as to the proper growing of the flowers, and em- phasized the growing demand for them in all markets. NOTES. The exhibit of chrysanthemums of Charles H. Totty at the Florists' Club meeting was on view Tuesday in the wfindows of Joseph S. Fenrich, the Thir- tieth street wholesaler. John P. Cleary is conducting the Cleary auctions with a bandaged hand. He undertook to help a photographer make a flashlight photograph, and held the flash powder. Phil Kessler has removed from 42 West Twenty-eighth street to the Coo- gan Building, Twenty-sixth street and Sixth avenue, and has opened up for fall trade. The sympathy of the trade is with S. C. Nash, of Clifton, N. J., whose bro- ther was killed by an express train at Millington, N. J., October 10. Charles Millang is daily expecting a large shipment of box trees in a variety of sizes and will have something good to offer the trade. James McManus is busy these days handling orchids. Varieties coming in are enabling him to make something of a window display. The chrysanthemum growers say that they have had less trouble from insects this year than for some time past. The chrysanthemum season has fully opened, and every wholesaler is bench- ing them. William H. Gunther is receiving a large assortment of Peacock dahlias daily. Toronto. CHRYSANTHEMUMS PLENTIFUL. Chrysanthemums again predominate. They are now to be had in variety and all colors. The quality is good. Trade is brisk and good stock is readily bought up. American Beauty roses are most in demand and the market is decidedly short. Richmond is now more plentiful and Brdesmaid and Bride are getting better. Lily of the Valley is of superior grade and Princess violets are of fairly good quality and sell well, though the cheaper grades of all classes of stock are hard to sell and the department stores are slashing prices. Carnations continue to improve. Select blooms are now listed at 4 cents. Early shipments of southern smilax have not as yet proved a success, the weather being so warm that they are overheated on the way. BITS OF LOCAL NEWS. One of the new features of the com- ing chrysanthemum show will be a din- ing table complete with decorations and places set for eight. Prominent society women have been asked to judge the exhibit. Walter Muston of North Toronto now has the initials J. P. affixed to his name. W. L. Lindsay of Tilsonburg is send- ing in large quantities of good carna- tions and roses. E. Crowhurst is cutting quantities of the large white dahlia, Grand Duke Alexis. Orchids in variety are coming from Manton Brothers. Visitor — John Dobbie, Niagara Falls, Ont. ^ H. G. D. igo5. The American Florist. 521 THE RELIABLE COMMISSION HOUSE. RICHIWIOND ROSES RECEiVCD DAILY. \€\^ ^ FFNPIPH ^S W.30th St., NEW YORK. %3\^^J% V3» M L^l^ M%>M^^MM^ Bell Telephone. 324-323 Madison Square. MOLESiU WILLIAM GHORMLEY, Dally Receiver and Shipper ot Fresh Cut Flower*. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, etc. II < * Titoplion.t 2200 ud 2201 Madlion tquin. 37 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY. ;; VALLEY Special Prices Made on Yearly Contracis. RIBBONS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Samuel S. Pennock, THP WHOLESALE ■ "^ FLORIST, PHILADELPHIA. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 Wa.t 28lh SIraat, Telephone 2066 Madison Sq. Wholesale Florists. CATTLEYAS, GARDENIAS, ROSES, CARNATIONS and all seasonable novel- ties. 'With our long experience in shipping, and competent assistants In our packing department, we are in a position to guarantee out-of-town customers who place their orders with us that they will not be disappointed. Open Every Day at 6 a. m. ESTABLISHED 1887. J. K. ALLEN; Prompt Settlements with Consignors. Absolutely Fresh . — . . .i Stock Sent Out on All Wholesale riorist. Shipping Orders. ROSES. CARNATIONS. VALLEY. ASTERS, and all Cut Flowers In Season 106 West 28th St., Telephone 1 67 Madison Sqr., JSrE>"%2V '^CH^lSi* Consignments Solicited. Gbolce Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly&ScheiiGk NEW YORK CITY, 44 W. 28ih Street, Cut Flower Exchanga New TelBDhone No. W8 & 799 Madison Sq. Please mention the American Florist when writing, JOHN YOUNG, Special American Beauties, Surpassing Carnations, Lily ol the Valley, Orchids, and all Seasonable Flowers. 51 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Telephone 190S Madfson Square. Itease mention the American Florist when writing. Original Pioneer House— Eitabliihed 1871. JAMES HART 117 W. 30th St., NEW YORK. Wholesale and Commission Consignments solloited. Shilling orders promptly attended to. 'Phone ^6 Madison. Please mention the American Florist whenwriting. FORD BROS. Receivers and Shippers of Fresh Flowers 48 West 28th St. NEW YORK. Telephone 8870-3871 Madison Sq. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, Charles IVtillang WHOLESALE FLOBIST. Conserratory connected from which I can ship terns and decorative plants promptly. 50 W. 29th St. NEW YORK. ' T.I. 3860 and 3861 Madison Squar.. Wbol^ale power/arK^ New Yokk, Oct. 11. Roses, Beauty best 10.00@25.00 " medium 3.00@15.00 culls 50@200 " Liberty, best 3.00@1000 culls 50® 200 " Bride, Bridesmaid, G. Gate. .50® 5.00 " Kaiserin, Garnet 1.50® 6.00 Carnations 75@ 3.00 '* fancy and novelties 3.00 Violets 35.® .50 Lily of the valley 1.00® 3.00 Lilies 5,00® 7.00 Smilax 8.00@10.00 Adiantum 50® 1.00 Asparagus 20 00@50 00 Asters 35® 1.50 Gladioli 50® 1.00 Chrysathemums....S1.00@*3.flO doz. Thomas Young WHOLESALE FLORIST. 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. The Only House Handling the l/ipTAIlV New Red Carnation V 11/ I UK I To be Disseminated 1906. Also a complete line of Choicest Flowers. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, "^^r 43 Wast 28th Stroat, NEW YORK. Telephones: 1664-1665 Madison Square, Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Receivers and Shippers of Cut Flowers. Consignments Solicited. A. L YOUNG & C0.,^5?i'rt'*.^'- 64 We>t 28lh Straet, Telephone 3559 Madison Sq. NEW YORK. FLOWERS SHIPPED BY John I. Raynor, Are the best product of the best growers for the New York Market, ADIANTUM CROWEANUM sold here mctaHvefr. 49 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. Tel. 1998 Madison Square. Please mention the American Florist whenwriting, Walter F. Sheridan, WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telepbon'e 902 Madison Square. 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. 20 Years' Experience. Tel. 4878 Madison. John Seligman, WHOtESALE FLORIST 56 West 26th Street. NEW YORK. OPPOSITE N. T. CUT FLOWER CO. Everything in Cut Flowers. Consignments from growers solicited. Prompt returns. Best prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. CARNATIONS iWIV SPECIAi-XV. Consignments Sollolled. Prompt Payment., Established 1891. ALFRED H. LAN6JAHR, '^^^^r'^:- Telephone 3924 Madison Square. PHILF.KESSLER Wholesale Commission Florist 42 WEST 28th STREET, New York. Consignments solicited. Prompt payments. BERGER BROTHERS. 1235-1237 Filbirt Stieit, PHIUDELPHU. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, have better facili- ties than ever before to fill your orders for the best cut flowers in the market. A Trial Order is requested. Consignments solicited. 522 The American Florist. Oct. I if. CUT FLOWERS OR DESIGNS will be Delivered for the Trade on Wire^or Mail Orders in Best Qualities and Priees. DETROIT. lOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS ^ Oor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs. j»^.jt .a* Higii Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio. Indiana and Canada^ please mention the American Florist when writing. SAN FRANCISCO. Established 1872. Sievers & Bolaod, fLORAL ARTISTS 33 Post Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. | CHICAGO. All Mail. Telephone. Telegraph or Cable Orders liiven prompt and careful attention. INDIANAPOLIS. RELIABLE AGENTS IN ALL LEADING EUROPEAN CITIES. Please tnentioii the A tnencan Fiorist when writiyig, WASHINGTON. A. Gude & Bro. FLORISTS •1214 F Street, Wasliington, D. C. i CHICAGO. I — II — I □ BertermannBros.Co. I P. J. HAISWIRTH T FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Ave.. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. ST. LOUIS. Fred, C. Weber, FLORIST, 4320-4328 Olive St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Established 1873. Bell, Lindell 676. DENVER. he Park • ••Floral Co. ^■'^l^'S-S^'^^' DENVER, COLO. MILWAUKEE. C. C. PoUworth Co. MILWAUKEE, WIS. '^"' yo'i.r S" tr °' WISCONSIN. Mease mention the A merican Florist when writing, WASHINGTON. Shaffer M^ 14
  • oks at onoe and send us all the claims that are in arrears? WASHINGTON. C^^ndt' ATLANTA. ATLANTA FLORAL CO. 41 Peaclitree l&'' ATLANTA, GEORGIA. NEW YORK. W. H. Donohoc, 2 WEST 29th STREET, Formerly of Young's. NF\)|7 VHRIf Tel. 3034 Madison Sa. *'^ " * U*vlk. Orders from the trade, for theatre, steamship or otherwise, filled in first-class style, at wholesale prices. TRY ME. Please ynenlion the A tnericayi Florist when writing, WASHINGTON. GEO. H. COOKE, Connecticut Avenue and L Street, WASHINGTON, D. C. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ST. PAUL. HOLN & OLSON, ST. PAUL. THE LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Orders will be well cared for anywhere in Minnesota and the Dakotas. GALVESTON. Mrs. Chas. Eickholt, 2319 AVENUE M, GAI.VESXON. TEXAS. Cut Flowers, Floral Designs, Decorations. Telephone 1087. All mail, telegraph or telephone orders promptly and artistically filled. OMAHA. HESS 5f SWOBODA, Florists, 141 S Farnam Street. 'Phone ISOl and L. ie83. OMAHA, NEB. SPRINGFIELD. Mark Aifken FLORIST. 378 Main St., Springfield, Mass. WASHINGTOM. Alex. B. Garden, 441 Canter Mark.t, Washington, P. C. CARNATIONS, ROSES, Etc. "Wholesale and Retail. Telegraph or 'Phone. JACKSONVILLE. MILLS THE FLORIST, 36 W. Forsyth Street, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. SAVANNAH. John Wolf, FLORIST, -SAVANNAH, GA. igo5. The American Florist. 523 Chrysanthemums WHITE and YELLOW. We are now able to fill all orders on Chrysanthemums with the finest and best stock in Chicago. Fancy Bergmann (white) $2.50 to $3.00 per dozen. Fancy Omega (yellow) 3.00 to 4.00 per dozen. Smaller varieties 1.50 to 2.00 per dozen. Violets ^\r.:rixty.'^^ II Carnations ^^-^'^ *'«■«• them here, 50c to $1.00 per 100. per 1000. Fancy stock, $1.50 per 100. 3. L. Randall Company, 19-21 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. Please meniion the A 7nerican Florist when writing. WW WW w www www www VVW wwwwvwwwwv^vv •^VWWW^ W W^^r^r^W^^^ VVVVWWWWVVWVWV I Chrysanthemums coIors. I VIOLETS. Any other Flower. Any Quantity. ♦ i HOLTON & HINKEL CO., ♦S.l.";'.':!^.!.' Milwaukee, Wis. Telephones. X Without doubt the Best Equipped Wholesale House in the west. WWWWW W VV WWWV* www WW WWWWWWW • W W^'^^rV VWVWWW • W W^r^ Please mention the American Florist 'when writing. The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, WHOLESALE GUT FLOWERS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. WIRE DESIGNS. AGENTS FOR THE EVERLASTING GREENHOUSE TILE BENCH. 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO. Please 7nention theAinerican Florist when writing. NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONI ELEGANTISSIMA Grand stock — In all sizes. Very popular in New York and all the large cities. Unpraeadsnted Salt of Larga Spaermans A splendid investment to plant NOW for the fall trade. Prices from 7Sc each; $9.00 per dozen: 350.00 per 100 up to $2.00, $3,00, $5,00, $7,50 each. Satisfaction guaranteed, F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown, N. Y. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. J. B. Braidwood, "Z^^^ FLORIST, COLORADO SPRINGS, COL. All Orders Given Prompt Attention. Please mention the American Florist when writing. FIELD CARNATIONS Low Closing Prices, Perfectly Clean Healthy Plants. Grown on New Ground. Lawson, Norway, Prosperity, joost. Armazindy, Lord, 1st size, strong bushy plants, $5,00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000: 2nd size, very nice stock, $4,00 per 100; $37„50 per 1000. RoSfiS strong stock to force. A few ■**'^^^5 hundred very fine 4-inch Brides and Maids at $8,00 per 100. Brides and Maids, strong 34nch, $3,50 per 100. Ivory and Golden Gates, extra heavy 3-inch. $3,50 per 100. W. H. GULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III. Please mention the Avierican Florist when writing. AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Cut Bases— Amerioan Beauties and all kindB of Tea Boaes at lowest piioes. Trial orders solicited. HELLER BROS., New Castle, Ind. South Park Floral Company. Please mention the American Florist when writing. GERANIUMS From T.yjrva. pots. The following varieties, strong plants, potted in July, $1.50 per 100; $14.00 per 1000, TO MOVE QUICK: Mme. Buchner (white), S. A. Nutt, J. Viaud, Beaute Poitevine, Bruant. Cash. TheW.T. BUCKLEY COMPANY, SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Please ynention the American Florist when writing, ICE BROTHERS, 128 N. 6th St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Sopplies. WildSmilax I ^Se%^VSfes!* Shippers of oholoe Cut Flowers and Qreens of all Icinds. Try us. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. 524 The American Florist. Oct. i^, /T The Seed Trade. =\ AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASS0CUT10N. W. H. Grenell. Pierrepont Manor, N. Y., Pres.; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., First Vioe-Pres. ; C. E. Kendell, Cleveland, O., Seo'y and Treas. Twenty-fourth annual convention at San Jose, Cal., 1906. yi Eugene Schaettel^ of Vilmorin-An- drieux & Company, has arrived at New York. The bean fields at Santa Monica and at El Torra, San Diego county, Cal., promise a good heavy crop. San Jose, Cal.— The Braslan-Parker- Wilcox Company has rented the famous Alisal ranch at Salinas, containing 855 acres. The firm proposes to have it in seed for the coming year. Binghampton, N. Y.— C. H. Craver & Company, wholesale seed and wool dealers of 'Commercial avenue, have sold their business to Robert S. Young of Port Jervis, W. W. Bakeman of Newark Valley and F. L. Andrews of this city. Spokane, Wash. — Owing to increased business, Henry S. Church, of the Chase Seed Company, 827 First avenue, has been obliged to move to larger quarters at 91S First avenue. This seed store was the first established in Spokane six years ago. Seattle, Wash. — Henry Schuett, the active manager of the wholesale seed business of E. J. Bowen for more than twelve years, has recently purchased the business of the concern in this city, which will be continued under the name of the Seattle Seed Company. Nashville, Tenn. — ^The Joy & Son Company claim that California calks have been a failure with them for the last five years. One-half of this year's stock has already rotted and the neigh- bors of the Messrs. Joy have also had poor success with the California tubers, while the home grown stock has been quite satisfactory. some of Next Year's Novelties. Among the novelties of 1906 are the following, which will be introduced by Haage & Schmidt, of Erfurt, Germany; Aster Unicum, large flowering, pure white ; Aster Dwarf Queen, bright new light scarlet; Dianthus laciniatus Vesu- vius, a selection of the pink Salmon Queen introduced in 1895; Francoa gla- brata, new half-hardy species from Chili with snowy white flowers; Heuchera sanguinea maxima, an improved variety of the species ; Scabiosa Japonica, a hardy perennial species from Japan; flowers like those of S. Caucasica; Schizanthus retusus Rosamond, useful for pots, bloom through winter; S. retu- sus trimaculatus, valuable for bedding; Verbena hybrida compacta camea, dwarf, of bushy habit, with large trusses of flesh colored flowers. 3,700 ACRES OF GARDEN SEEDS IN CULTIVATION. Braslan Seed Growers Go. WKotesale Seed Growers. SAN JOSE, CAL.IFORNIA. Keeping: Seeds. In a recent bulletin of the Arizona experiment station, J. J. Thornber' writes as follows on keeping seeds: "Too much care cannot be exercised in gathering good seeds, otherwise one may discover too late that a large per- centage of the seeds gathered of some desirable species is infertile, and would not grow under any conditions. This is commonly true of the ash and box elder. The safekeeping of seeds like the palo- verde, acacia and mesquite from insect ravages is no small problem. If stored in bags for only a few months, they are quite likely to be badly eaten, unless fumigated from time to time with carbon bisulphide. Such seeds may be kept in dry sand almost indefinitely if in good condition when stored. Also, other seeds that are to be kept for some time, as is often necessary, should be stored in dry sand in boxes, or other tight receptacles, away from moisture and vermin. On account of the time required to separate the seeds from the sand, at least the smaller seeds should be enclosed in cloth bags before storing." Making: Catalogues Useful. Vice-Consul Piatti, Nice, France, has hit upon an excellent method of making catalogues serve a useful purpose. He says: It may perhaps be of interest to our exporters to know of the system that we have inaugurated at this consulate with regard to catalogues of American goods. We have found that the calls at the consulate of intending importers were not as numerous as we might wish, nor as the apparent opportunities for business would warrant, hence, when we receive a catalogue and have care- fully perused it, we forward it to what we have reason to suppose is the most suitable firm in the town or neighbor- hood with a letter stating that we are at their disposition for any further items or information referring thereto. _ As the reading matter is almost invariably in English, the parties addressed, if in- terested, apply to us for the translation of the various explanations and the transforming of weights, measures, and money to the foreign standard. By this means we are enabled to furnish them with a rough estimate of what an invoice of goods would cost, laid down c. i. f. at the harbor, and we are at the sarne time often enabled to ascertain details touching the cost, nature, and discounts of the merchandise they deal in which we might not otherwise obtain, and which further enables us^ to discuss the "pros" and "cons" touching the matter. Nor is any consular dignity lost in doing this. Important Appraisement Rulings. In a decision by Judge Waite, the board of United States general ap- praisers in New York, September 28, overruled a claim filed by Meyer, Wil- son & Company, of ^fortland. Ore., re- garding the rate of duty applicable to canary seed. Free entry was sought by the importers for the merchandise, but the board denied the contention and af- firmed the action of the collector of cus- toms. Other claims made by the _ im- porters called forth a ruling which is of general interest to all importers. The board holds that transportation charges from the place of production to the principal market, when added by ap- praising officers to the entered value of merchandise, cannot be excluded in de- termining whether additional duty for undervaluation accrues, upon the theory that, although properly dutiable charges, they form no part of the "appraised value" of the goods per se. Another point made by the board deals with the collector's right to apply for reappraisment. It is held that such right is not sacrificed by a liquidation in accordance with the original appraise- ment. A reliquidation within one year from the date of entry, based upon an advance in value of the goods upon re- appraisement, is valid, notwithstanding the collector's appeal was taken subse- quently to the original liquidation. The board overruled claims filed by C. Baldocchi and others of^ San Fran- cisco, regarding the classification of sliced, dried and flavored mushrooms. The importers maintained that they are properly dutiable at 25 per cent. Bean Growers Elect Officers. At the annual meeting of the Washte- naw County Bean Growers' Association held at Ann Arbor, Mich., September 30, the following officers were elected: President, George Merrill, Hamburg; vice-president, John McDougall, Ypsi- lanti; secretary, K. H. Wheeler, Dex- ter; treasurer, G. G. Palmer, Lyndon. The Washtenaw association is the strongest in the state, numbering 102 out of 900 members for Michigan. Boston. The fall bulb season has opened briskly and the dealers are looking for a better season than ever. While the weather has not been very suitable, the florists and private gardeners have al- ready planted the greater part of their forcing and exhibition bulbs. Many of the dealers have already reported a shortage on many popular varieties. Announcement is made of the engage- ment of Maurice Fuld of W. W. Raw- son & Company to one of Boston's tal- ented young ladies. Mr. Fuld has the best wishes of a host of friends and is being congratulated from all sides. W. W. Rawson, who is now serving his first term in the governor's coun- cil, after receiving the largest vote ever polled in his district for the office, has been unanimously renominated. A. F. Barney of Schlegel &_ Fottler Company, has returned from his vaca- tion, which he spent at the beaches. He has become an expert in swimming. ■ Among the visitors this week was Frank Emerson of Western Seed & Irrigation Company of Fremont, Neb., who has been renewing old acquain- tances. Part of the time he spent on Cape Cod and has collected a large fund of fish stories. Seedsman. Oconomowoc, Wis. — Otto Sylvester is adding a Dietsch plan house 103x160 feet, with Evans' ventilators. San Jose, Cal. — Local florists are prospecting in the City of Mexico with a view to the introduction of Californian floricultural ideas. Bangor, Me. — Mr. and Mrs. Carl Beers left for Europe October 7, to be gone eighteen months, taking a well earned vacation. They will visit Italy, Austria, Germany, Holland, Belgium, France, England and Egypt. Mr. Beers was given a farewell banquet by Con- deskeag lodge, Knights of Pythias. igo5. The American Florist. 525 \ I IPEASI i and other I ISEEDSi i When you are buying on this i \ side kindly ask for samples \ \ and prices. \ \ W. W. JOHNSON & SON, Ltd., ( \ Boston, ENGLAND. / Please mention the A tnerican Florist when writing, CYCLAMEN SEED. NEW COLORS IN CYCLAMEM, HUGH LOW & CO. have now seed or their grand new variety, "Low's Salmon,** the finest new thing introduced in recent years, as well as their old well-known varieties of "'Gitfanteum," also see.d of Schlzanthus WisetoneDsls, the Finest of All. Get quotations from Headquarters. The House for Roses, FigSi Vines, HeathSi Palms, Etc. BUSH HILL PARK. Middlesex. Eng. CROR fl90S. Rawson'sRoyal Strain Cyclamen Is ready for delivery. This strain has no equal or better. Perfect flowers of giant type are borne on long, erect stems in such profu- sion that they almost hide the foliage and pot. We can offer the following colors: Pure white, deep red, deli- cate pink, Christmas red, white with claret base, mauve, salmon pink and a mixture of unsurpass- able variety at $1.00 per 100 seeds; $9.00 per 1000 seeds. W. W, RAWSON & CO.. 12 and 13 Fanueil Hall Square, BOSTON. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. BURPEE^S SEEDS Philadelphia. Wholesale Price List for Florists and Market Gardeners^. C.C.MORSE&CO. SEED GROWERS, 815-817 Sansome St., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Careful Growers of California Specialties. Please mention ike A merican Florist when writing, Dutch • Bulbs For Forcing and Fall Planting. FRANKEN BROS., LAKE FOREST, ILL. Cinerarizi Grandillora Trade pkt. Medium Tall — Prize varieties, mixed 3 .60 Dwarl— Prize varieties, mixed 50 DmtiCV superb mixed— ^ oz., 60a; M. oz., f OUAjr $1.15; Oz., $4.50. Choice Large Flow- ering, mixed, Oz., $1.35. W. C. BECKEBT. Allegheny. Pa. Wm. P. Craig E'^SSe%.f.°.1 Plants, Bulbs and Seeds. 1305 Filbert Street PHILADELPHIA. Seed Grower Southern France. Jacques Rolland NIMES, FRANCE. P Established 1680. Telegraph Address, JACROLLAND. CONTRACT GROWING ORDERS A SPECIALTY. 06I6C16Q llllOX o66Q Compacta and in separate colors. Also VERBENAS, ZINNIAS, PANSIES. All kinds of VEGETABLE SEEDS, as Beet, Cabbage, Carrot. Onion, etc. CATALOGUE ON DEMAND. Please mention the American Florist when writing LEONARD ^^^^ GROWERS We are among the largest growers of Peas, Beans and Garden Seeds in the trade. Write for Prices. Leading Onion Set o».w.,s rLow« ^Q^ CHICAGO "ffvV MUSHROOM SPAWN ^"tJA. Wa Crow Mushrooms. We are headquarters for " PURE CULTURE " SPAWN and importeTB ot ENGLISH MUSHROOM SPAWN. Write us and we will send you free of charge valuable information on the subject Frssh Supply of Spawn Every Moniii. AdUSXIESOOAtC 4273 IMIIIwaukee Ave., CHICAGO. KNUD GUNDESTRUF & CO., Please mention the American Florist when writing. Fresh Importations Every Month. FERTILE. PRODUCTIVE. Emfllsh in bricks, per 100 lbs., $6.00 f. o. b. New York; $6.50 J.'o. b. Chicago. Write for prices on quantity. VSUGHSN'S SEED STORE 84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Frequent importations from England. Always fresh and lively. J.%1. STYER, Concordville, Pa. Please mention the A mericayi Florist when writing. MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUriBIA, ALASliA, BOHENIil MUSHROOM =SPAWN = Fresh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM & SPAWN CO. 91! CHEMICAL SLDG. ST. LOUIS. MO. Please tneniion the A merican Florist when writing. LAMBERT'S PURE CULTURE MUSHROOM SPAWN, Produced by the new grafting pro- cess from selected and most prolific varieties, has NEVER PAILED TO RUN Sold by Leading Seedsmen. Manufactured by MINNESOTA SPAWN COMPANY, ST. PAUL, MINN. Please mention the American Florist when writing, Alnrairc ™^°*'°° t^g American Flo- AlWdVo rist when yoa order stock.^ 526 The American Florist. Oct. i/f.. if" The NurseryTradeJ ^ AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Emory Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., Pres. ; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., Vioe-Pres.; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., Seo'y. Thirty-flrst annual convention, Dallas, Tex., 1906. ^ Legal. APPLE SEED SUIT. The suit of F. H. McFarland, a Ver- mont apple seed dealer, against Peters & Skinner, the North Topeka nursery firm, has been decided in favor of the defendants. The nursery firm ordered ten bushels of apple seed from McFar- land. The Vermont company claimed that the seeds were worthless and they refused to pay for them. Suit was brought for $50, the price of the seed. It was shown in the city court that the claim of Peters & Skinner was just and the suit was dismissed at the cost of the plaintiff. Shyster Nursery Agents. Guthrie, Okla., September 30.— "Num- bers of men in Oklahoma have been sent to the penitentiary for long terms for horse-stealing," said Secretary C. A. Mc- Nabtj, of tfie territorial board of agri- culture, "but a worse crime than horse- stealing, in my opinion, has gone un- whipped of justice for sixteen years, and not until tlie last legislature was it pos- sible to prosecute these criminals with any certainty of success. "I speak of the shyster nursery agents, who by fraud and misrepresentations, have been filling the orchards of Okla- homa, not only with diseased trees, but selling as high class varieties the cheap- est and most worthless rubbish that could be found. I know of fruit grow- ers in the early days of Oklahoma who paid fancy prices for alleged budded peach trees, only to find in two or three years that they had been cheated with common seedlings. "To abolish this evil in the sale of nursery stock in Oklahoma, the last leg- islature enacted a law regulating the importation and sale of nursery stock. AH nursery canvassers are now required to carry a permit issued by the board of agriculture. The dealer who has no nursery, but depends upon buying rub- bish to fill his orders, can no longer operate in Oklahoma. The board has enforced the law this summer and a num- ber of disreputable dealers and agents have been punished. "All shipments of nursery stock com- ing into Oklahoma for delivery must bear tags on which is printed a copy of the board's certificate of inspection, and the facsimile signature of the sec- retary of the board. As such tags can be procured only from the board of ag- riculture, it will be difficult and danger- ous to deliver contraband stock, espe- cially since railroad and express com- panies are subject to a heavy fine for delivering shipments not officially tagged." — Wichita, Kansas, Eagle. DAHLIAS! ONE HUNDRED and THIRTY ACRES. Roots and Bloom in any quantity. L K. PEACOCK, Inc., Atco, N. J. Jacs Smits, Ltd. XK (BBANOH AT BOBEOOP.) Wholesale Growers of gfn'lJeTtli nursery atoek, pot- grown forcing plants. Lilacs a specialty. Berlin and Hamburg Valley— the best quality. Catalogue free on demand. When in Europe please inspect our nurseries. NAMDEN-BUSSUM, near Amitirdam. il inr R. R. Dipel. Please mention the A merican Florist when •writing. Send to THE MOON D. & 0. ROSES For (Trees, Shrubs, Vines Your I and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free THE WM. H. MOON CO., « Morrlsvtile, Pa. Please menttonthe America7i Florist when writing, PhiladelpUia Rambler, kW sizes. 1 to 3 years. Splrea Van Houttei, Splrea Anthony Waterer, Hydrangea Pan. Grand., Viburnum Pllcaium, and other leading shrubbery. Write for prices. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Please inention the A merican Florist when writing Are the Cheapeit Because They Are the Beat. We carry in stock upwards of a thousand differ- ent varieties, consisting of the very latest Euro- pean varieties, including Baby Rambler, as well as all the leading varieties of American origin ; stock from VA and 4 and 5-inch pots. Sand us your Hat of wanta to.day. Ask for catalogue, tree. The Dingee & Conard Go. wPrAK'pA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Palms, Orchids, Bay Trees, etc. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Surplus Stock. Low Budded Roses, Tree Roses, Clematis, field- grown, Clematis, pot-grown, Hydrangea p. g.. Hydrangea p. g. on stem. Ask for our special prices and wholesale catalogue. Please Inspect our nurseries when in Holland. W. VAN KLEEF&SONS, ^nS^S" BOSKOOP, Holland. Please mention the A jnertcan Fiorist when writing* TheStorrs&HarrisonCo. PAINESVILLE NURSERIES. CATALOGUES AND PRICE LISTS FREE ON APPLICATION PAINESVILLE, OHIO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Monrovia Stock Plants Finest early yellow. Fine stock. Blooms ready to cut Oct. 20. and sell at from $3.00 to $4.00 per doz. for three weeks in the Chicago market. There is more money in early 'mums than anything else if you grow them right and have the right varieties. 10c each; $1 per doz.: $6 per 100. Cash with order. GUNNAR TEILNIANN, Marion, ind. Manetti Rose Stocks A special selected grade forflorists' use. THOS. MEEHAN & SONS. Inc., Box A, Dreshertown, Pa. BIOTA AUREA NANA, Libocedrus Decurrens. ^ Junipers, Camellias, Gardenias, Rubbers, Kflagnoiia Crandiflora and Fuscata, Kentias, Latanias, PItoenix, Specimen Oranges and Lemons. Field-Grown Roses S.vr?a:r'"" TEAS WEEPING MULBERRIES. WIERS CUT LEAF MAPLES. Hydrangea Otaksa and others. Lonjceras, Wistarias. AUL FIRST-CI-ASS. Prices and Catalog for the asking. P.J.BERGKMANSGO.,lnc. Fruitland Nurseries, AUGUSTA, GA. Please mention the American Florist when writing LARGEST STOCK OF ALL BELGIAN PLANTS Azaleas, Arauoarias. Sweet Bays, Palms, Bogonias, Gloxinias, etc. LOUIS VAN HOUTTE PERE, GHENT. Belgium. P^ONIAS Choice named, in all classes, earliest to latest. $9.00 per 100, in assortment. PANSIES, International, August sown, strong plants lor winter blooming,50c per 100: $4 per 1000. NARCISSUS, double and single, $3 per 1000. F. A. BALLER, Bloomington, III. Please mention the A merican Florist when ■writing. PEONIES. Wholesale and retail catalogues ready for diB- feribution. Sent free on application. All stock guaranteed true to name. Send your orders in early to be assured of a good collection for fall planting. PETERSON NURSERY, 503 W. Peterson Ave., CHICAGO. Please mention the American Florist when writing, P3EOMAS. Per 100 White, generally called Queen Victoria % 9.00 Festiva Maxima 30.00 Fragrans, the bloom producer 6.00 For 1000 rates and other varieties, write GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, Field-Grown Carnation Plants. Per 100 Per 1000 2,500 White Lawson $6.00 $50.00 1.200 Flora Hm, white 4.00 30.00 l.OOn Lady BountUul, white 8.00 75.00 100 Moonlight, white 6.00 12.S Boston Market, white 5.00 75 Crane, scarlet; 250 Manley, scarlet; 400 Hlg- inbotham, light pink; 50 Marshall Field; var„ $4.00 per 100. CHICAGO CARNATION CO , Jollet, IH. To tell the advertiser whete yoo saw tiis advertisement. It Pays igos- The American Florist. 527 PIN OAKS W^ SPECIAL LOW OFFER. )E ofifer this fall a block of fine stocky trees, twice transplanted; in good roots, stems, caliper and tops, they will please critical buyers. Low rates for prompt orders. Size 6 to 7, 7 to 8, 8 to 9, 9 to 10 and 10 to 12 feet. Ask our price and save money. Andorra Nurseries, WM. WARNER HARPER, Proprietor, Chestnut Hill, PHILADELPHIA. Palms and Asparaos CHEAP. Per 100 Latania Bor., 2-in. pot, seed leaves. 8S 3.00 " " 3-in. pot, 15-18 in., 3 ohr. Ws. 12,00 " " 5-ln. pot, 18-20 in., 3-4 ohr. fvs. 15.00 " 5-in. pot, 30-24 in., 4 ohr. Iva . 20.00 Kentia Bel., 2H-in- Pot, 6- 8 in., 2-3 leaves. .. 10.00 " " 3 -in. pot, 8-10 In., 3-4 leaves. .. 13.50 Sherman Nursery Co. CHARLES CITY, IOWA. THE Tottenham Nurseries^uTD Established 1B72. A. M. C. VAN DEB ELST, Managing Director. Dedemsvaarf, (Holland.) Headquarters for Hardy Perennials {among which are the latest and choicest) 13 acres devoted for growing this line as Anemone, Aster, Campanula, Delphinium, Funkia, Hemerocallis, Hepatica, Incarvillea, Iris, Peonies, Phlox decus- sata and sufruticosa, Primula, Pyrethrum, Tritoma, Hardy Heath, Hardy Ferns. Also 6 acres Daffodils, 12 acres Conifers, (specially young choice varieties to be grown on), 3 acres Rhododendrons (also the best American and Alpine varieties), 2 acres Hydrangeas. We make it a point to grow all latest novelties in these lines. Ask for catalogue. Fruit Trees, Small FrDlt«,Omaineiital Trees, EverffrceiiB and Hhrnbs, Shade Trees, Hardy Koses, Hardy Plants, Climbers, etc The larsest and most complete collections In this country* Illustrated DescrlptlTe Catalosue, 144 paces, also Descriptive Xlst of Novelties and Specialties for Fall Plantinsr, mailed FREE. ELLWANGER & BARRY Mt. Hope Nurseries, Rochester, N. Y. Draxiexs. Established 65 Tears. IcaLIFORNIA' PRIVElT Branclies. Per 100 Per 1000 70.000 3-yrs, lS-24 ins. S to 8 $1.50 $12.00 100.000 3-yrs. 2-2!4 f t. .5 to 10 2.00 18.00 7,5,000 3-vrs. 2'. -.1 ft. 5 to 10 2,50 22.00 100,000 2-yrs. 2-2"yo It. 5 to 8 2.00 18.00 Brandies. Per 100 Per 1000 100,000 2-yrs. 2y.-3 ft. 5 to 8 2.00 18.00 50,000 2-yrs.3-3y2 ft. 6 to 8.,... 3.00 22.50 10.000 4 and 5 vrs., lieavy ....... 6.00 52.00 Trees. 4-yrs. heads 3 to 5 ft. stems, 35c eacli. ASPARAGUS. Per 100 Per 1000 Palmetto, very heavy roots $ -^0 $^.00 Palmetto, very heavy roots 30 ^.DU Barr's Mammoth, heavy roots 30 ^30 Conover's Colossal, heavy roots 3U ^DU Giant Ardenteutl 40 2.75 Donald's Elmtra, heavy roots jU ^.3U Columbian White, heavy roots ""O ''•'•' Strawberry Uayer Plants— Gandy, Bubach and New Home 40 3.00 Glen Mary, Clyde, Fairfield, Michel'sEarly, Haverland, Excelsior.Tenn. Prolific and Brandy wine ■' This stock is first-class in every way. These prices are subject to.change without notice. Write for Trade List. 500,000 2-years, 300.000 l-vear, 100.000 l-vear. 75.(HI0 l-vear, 75,(HKJ 1-ve.ir. 25,(XKI 1-year, 25,000 -l-year, 30 2,50 RIVER VIEW NURSERIES, ^i • Rn I. H. O'HAGAN. Prop. TTL.E SIUVER, N. J J Please inerition the Afnerican Flonst when writing 100,000 Field=Grown Fine Healthy Plants CRISIS, new commercial scarlet $2.00 per dozen; $15.00 per 100. Flamingo, $10.00 per 100. Prosperity, $6.00 per 100. Enchantress, $8.00 per 100. Queen Louise, Loma, Portia, Eldorado, $5.00 per 100. 1 J. L. DniON, Bloomsburg, Pa. S Please mention the American Florist when writing Metairie Ridge Nnrsery Co. H. PAPWORTH, President. NEW ORI-EAIMS. I.A. Gro'wers of CARNATIONS. ROSES, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, PALMS AND NURSERY STOCK. Cottage Gardens Co. Inc. QUEENS, LONG ISLAND, N. Y. SPECIALISTS: PEONIES, CARNATIONS AND SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK. 528 The American Florist. Oct. H> j Our Pastimes Announcemerts of coming conteBts or other events ot interest to our bowling, shcctmg and sporting readers are solicited and wilj be given place in this column. Address all correspondence for this depart' ment to J. H. Pepper, 4S9 Siith Ave., IJew York; Eobt Kilt, 1725 Chestnut St, Phiiadel- phia; or to the American Florist Co. , Chicago. At Detroit. A bowling team made up of florists met defeat by the bowlers of the West Side club at the latter's alleys, Thursday evening, October 5. The florists and their scores were as follows : Player. 1st 2na 3rd Norman Sullivan (captain) .179 147 153 John Dunn 183 159 158 J. F. McHugh 129 129 114 Robert Watson 130 158 158 Frank Holznagle 156 145 234 J. K. Stock lis 160 127 J. F. S. At Chicasfo. In a series of local bowling league games the team representing the Flor- ists' Club bowlers rolled against the officers of the Seventh Regiment at Tat- tersall's hall October 5, winning two out of the three games played. The scores were as follows : SEVENTH KEGIMENT. Player. 1st. 2a. Sd. Bernet 159 146 137 Burns 128 . . ., ... Striker 113 169 171 M. Guigan- 120 143 168 Moss 127 104 ... Newfleia 163 97 126 FLOBISTS' CLUB. Player. 1st. 2d. 3d. Hauswirth , 190 158 130 Winterson 153 145 154 Bergman 177 138 132 Pasternick 139 156 142 Asmus 153 134 163 The team representing the Chicago Florists' Club in the Illinois League was defeated three straight games by the Derbys. The scores of the florists were as follows : Player 1st 2d 3d Hauswirtli 138 127 149 Degnan 138 178 161 BalluH 210 189 149 Bergman 125 172 113 Asmus 148 128 189 Totals 759 794 761 Games played by members on same date resulted as follows : Player Games played Total pins Winterson 6 827 Kreitling 6 881 Klunder ,.. 4 642 Pasternick 4 484 At Boston. October 3 was the opening night of the Seed Trade Bowling League. This year the number of teams in the league has been increased to six, Park Street Flower Market and Music Hall Flower Market being the new members. The teams are evenly matched and all the members are out for first prize. In the opening match between R. & J. Farqu- har & Company, and Joseph Breck & Son, there was some of the best rolling of the season, both teams making every ball count. After a very exciting wind- up, the Farquhar team took three straight. The features of the match were the rolling of Jemier for the Farquhar team and Enholm of Joseph Breck & Son. In the match between W. W. Rawson & Company and the Park Street Market the Rawson team had all the best of it, taking three straight. On October s Schlegel & Fottler Com- pany and Music Hall Flower Market were the opposing teams, Schlegel & Fottler Company taking three straight. Guerineau and Fay of the Fottler team were the high rollers. The race be- tween these two bowlers promises to be interesting as they are both out to bet- ter their records of last year. The matches for next week are as follows : October 10, Schlegel & Fottler Company vs. W. W. Rawson & Co. ; R. & J. Farquhar & Company vs. Park Street Flower Market. October 12, Music Hall Flower Market vs. Joseph Breck & Sons. Seedsman. At Baltimore. Washington florists defeated those of Baltimore at bowling September 30 by the following score : WASHINGTON. Player. 1st 2na Srd Cooke 179 151 131 Simmonds 131 165 140 McLennans 145 178 170 Shaffer 153 157 172 Campbell 158 161 171 Totals 766 812 784 BALTIMORE. Player. 1st 2na 3rd Richmond 179 199 145 Boone 174 156 150 Perry 127 134 130 Kramer |..174 130 152 Seybold 176 146 162 Totals 830 765 739 S. E. *-•-♦ New Orleans. GERMAN CLUB FLOURISHES. The German Gardeners' Club of this city, comprised of German speaking flor- ists, was organized in December, 1892. The Club counts some of the most prominent dealers and growers of the city among its members and is rapidly growing. Meetings are held every first Wednesday of the month and as a rule are well attended and made interesting by the reading of papers. All the mem- bers work together with the greatest amiability and cooperation. The club held its regular monthly meeting Octo- ber 4. Paul Abele, president, was in the chair. He spoke interestingly on "The Culture of Primula Chinensis and P. obconica in The South." Henry Kraak, gardener for Lawrence Fabarher, spoke on the culture of lily of the valley in diff^erent parts of Germany. A gen- eral discussion followed. Otto Werner was elected a member of the club. The next meeting was postponed to Novem- ber 8. RAIN INJURES CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Judging from several reports, outdoor growing chrysanthemums,, many of them intended for the coming show, have suffered from the heavy rains of last and this week. Crescent. Kansas City. HOT VifEATHER INJURES STOCK. _ Close attention is being given exhi- bition stock, especially chrysathemums and ferns. A week of rain followed by hot weather has weakened stock, es- pecially chrysanthemums. Bridesmaid roses have suffered in color and carna- tions are sleepy. Had it not been for a few large funeral orders, September business would have fallen behind that of igo4,_ but it is now reported at a healthy increase. NOTES OF LOCAL INTEREST. Robert Tindall of Independence, Mo., is a frequent visitor to Kansas City. Forty years ago this month he landed in Kansas City on the first ' Missouri Pacific train that reached this point. He was a friend and neighbor of Abra- ham Lincoln and showed his loyalty by three years' service in the civil war. He has followed the flower business long and gained much prosperity. Not- withstanding his more than yo years he moves with the best of them! Table and mantel decorations will be a prominent feature in the coming flow- er show. It has been decided to have contests on three days, first for roses, second for chrysanthemums and third for orchids. The purse will be large and the entries numerous. The William L. Rock Flower Com- pany has made an increase in its capital stock from $50,000 to $100,000, one-half the increase paid. Assets, $67,886; lia- bilities, $10,500. Miss Laura Sanders of Emporia, Kan., is in the city preparing to take charge of the business of Stone Floral Com- pany. Some useful decorative material is found in the wild asters that grow in abundance south of the city. W. L. Morris has taken a position " with the Alpha Floral Company. Acme. -THE- Japanese Cut Flower Holder (Patented January. 1903.) A HANDY ARTICLE FOR ALL FLORISTS. Saves Time and Flowers. Made of Glass in two sizes, VA and 4VS inches in diameter. A LARGE VARIETY OF PLANT and FLOWER BOWLS in GLASS and POTTERY Carried in stock. Cuts for Catalogues, Descriptions, etc. on Application. M. V. GARNSEY, 131 South Waiola Ave., LA GRANGE, ILL. igo5. The American Florist. 529 BOSTONS. Our Bostons are in a very fine shape and will surely please you. Each. Doz. 100 4-inch stock $ .20 % 2.00 $ IS.OO S-inch stock SO S.OO 40.00 6-inch stock 7S 7.50 60.00 7-inchstock l.OO 10.00 75.00 8-inchstock 1.25 12.00 90.00 10-inch stock 2.00 20.00 150.00 2 1-2-mch FERNS $3.00 per 100; |25.0O per ICOO. BOLTON&flUNKELCO. 462 Milwaukee Street, MILWAUKEE, WIS. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Field-Crown |mVrCJft—CJ Own roots, $10.00 per lOO. Crimson Rambler, Paul Neyron, Cenl. Jacqueminot, Mme. Plantier. HYDRANGEA P. G., 1-year, field $ 4.00 HYDRANGEA P. G., 2-year, field 10.00 VINCA VAR., from field 4.00 ALSO ROSE PLANTS. Leading varieties out of 2^-inch pots at prices which will interest you. Send for list. C. M. NIUFFER, Springfield, 0. EVERYTHING IN Carnations. New and standard varieties. JENSEN & DEKEMA, '}^;ii\Ui^i,'i^; The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE 12.00 per doz.: S12.00 per 100: tlOO.OO per 1000. Dissemination 1906. Wonderlully productive. INDIINAPOLIS FLOWER C PUNT CO., I tadluipoiri, JOHN HMTJE f Inil" TheH.Weber&SonsCo. CARNATIONS OAKLAND, MARYLAND. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. Queen Louise, Flora Hill, Peru and Sport, $4.00per lOO;$35.COperlOOO. 250 at 100 rate. CALLA LILIES, $7.00 per 100. Mrs. A. M. Schafer, "^If/Sk'^U*""- THE Cfe.'A-, H.P.,H.T.,T.,R.,CI.,etc. LEEDLE^ROSES Floral Company r±| now shipping from Springfield, Ohio. ^ zy, and 4-inch pota. Carnations Fine, Healthy, ■ Field-Grown Plants. Per 100 Per 1000 ESTELLE $6.00 $50.00 LAWSON 6.00 50.00 NELSON 5.00 40.00 Per 100 Per lOOO MORNING GLORY 5.00 40.00 GUARDIAN ANGEL 5.00 40.00 FLORA HILL 5-00 40.00 All plants sold under the express condition that if not satisfactory they are to be returned immediately when money will be refunded. Per 100 AQDAPAniQ PLUMOSUS, 3ya-inch...$5.co /%Or/%li/%ljUO SPRENGERI, SVz-inch Per 100 $45.00 5.00 45.00 •Peter Reinberg IJJicAoor. Please mention ike A merican Florist when writing. Hannah Hobart THE PRIDE or CALIFORNIA. THE GRANDEST OF PINK CARNATIONS. A shade deeper in color than Lawson blooms, four to four and one-half inches acress. fuM and regular. Stems long and strong. Does not burst the calyx. Growth free and easy, A proliiic bloomer. Its flowers wholesale for a higher price than any other carnation in the San Francisco market, (See illustration and full description in American Florist of July 1. 1905), Orders for rooted cuttings booked now and filled in rotation beginning Jan, 1. 1906, at $3,00 per 12: $15,00 per 100; $120,00 per 1000, JOHN H. SIEVERS & CO., 1251 chestnut st , San Francisco, Cal. Pleasemention the American Florist when wriling* "^Z'Z^ PRIMROSES r CHRISTMAS PEPPERS I still have some fine plants to offer of both, and also some other things. Per 100 Primroses, Chinese and Obconica, 2M-in $2,00 Forget-me-nots, fine field clumps for winter blooming , 4,00 Stevia, fine field clumps E8,00 Pansles, finest large flowered, transplanted. ,50 $4,00 per 1000: larger plants,- in bud and bloom, per 1000, $6,00 70 Christmas Peppers, 2M-in $2,00 Fine 3-in, flower and berry 4,00 HEXyllvS, Ox-^xid C«a^f>lcl,js, Please mention the American Florist when-writing. Per 100 Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2!i-in 2,00 Hydrangea Otaksa, fine, 4-in 8,00 Begonia Vernon, stock plants, 4-in 6,00 Double Daisies, Longfellow and Snowball, fine transp, plants from frames, $4 per 1000, . ,50 Shasta Daisies, fine, fiield clumps 6,00 Coreopsis Grandiflora Eldorado fine field grown 4.00 Digitalis (Foxglove), fine field grown 5.00 HSPANSIES?^ THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Strong Field-Grown Plants Now Ready- All large flowering and great variety of rich colors, $4.00 per 1000, $7.00 for 2.000. Plants by mail 60c per 100. Seed, finest mixed, $1.00 per pkt.. $5.00 per oz. October 1, plants in bud and bloom. $1.00 per 100; fine and stocky for winter blooming. The above guaranteed to be first-class in every respect. Cash with order please. ti Di JtNNiNbO) SOUTUPORT, CONN. Grow^er of the Finest Panstes. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing- Finest Quality Guaranteed. GIANT PANSIES $3,00 per 1000; 2,000 for $5.00; 5,000, $11,25, Our last year's customers are increasing their orders this year, Whyi" Quality, Daisies, Snowball and Longfellow, double, hardy, strong. $2.50 per 1000. Hollyhocks, double, yellow, pink, maroon, red. white, extra strong. $3.00 per 100. Alyssum, Double Giant. IWm.. $1.75 per 100. Primula Obconica Grandiflora, quality guaran- teed; finest fringed Alba and Rosea, 2-in,. $1,75 per 100, C.«H. BYER FLORAL CO., Shlppensburtf. Pa. Please viention the A merican Florist when ■writing. A few nice 5-inch stock to close at 35c. each. Some tall plants ready for 8-inch, at 50c. each. GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Please mentioyi the American Florist whenwriting* BAKER'S FERNS. BEST ASSORTED VARIETY FOR DISHES. $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000. Satisfaction or your money back. C. r. BAKER & SON, 59-6 1 Cornelia Street, • • UTICA, N. Y. IFiease mention the American Florist when writing. CYCLAMEN Splendens Giijanteum Hybrids.— Finest strain in the world in five colors including the fringed variety: well grown stock from 3V4 inch pots. $12.00; from 4-inch pots. $15.00: from 5-inch pots. $20.00 per 100. Satis- ■ ' faction guaranteed. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, PA 530 The American Florist. Oct. H^ Cincinnati. ■ MARKET IS WELL BALANCED. Business has been good with stock enough for orders. Quite a lot of fun- eral work kept the retailers busy and four or five good wedding decorations used up stock. Flowers are improving in quality. Carnations are mostly sought after and are grabbed up as soon as they reach the market. A few chrys- anthemums are to be seen, but they do not create excitement. By the time these notes reach the press we will be having Estelle and Glory of the Pacific in quantity. Ameri- can Beauty roses are in good demand and good Bride and Bridesmaid move at fair figures. The seconds and thirds have to be sold for whatever the whole- saler can get. Green goods is in fair demand and any order placed in advance will be filled in full. GOSSIP OF THE TRADE. Miss Edith Kyrk furnished decora- tions for the Rust-Smith wedding in Avondale. Orchids, American Beauty and white roses and lily of the valley were used. The following day Miss Kyrk had the decorations for the Cock- ran-Avery wedding, which was a mili- tary affair. Flags, wild smilax, white chrysanthemums and Asparagus plum- osus'were used. This is the first job of the season in which chrysanthemums were used. George & Allan have been having a nice supply of lily of the valley. This firm lost on a shipment of 8,000 pips from which they hardly realized freight charges. Ben George says he lost over $1,000 by not being able to fill his or- ders. We regret to announce the death of Mrs. Gear, mother of William H. and Fred Gear, which occurred last Sunday. The funeral took place last Wednesday. A number of beautiful floral tributes were sent by the craft. Frank .Benson of Newport, Ky., has had his store remodeled and now has one of the finest stores in the over the river district. George Corbett and Will Murphy are cutting some of the best carnations com- ing to this market. Mrs. Kresken was busy last week with funeral work. A. O. S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 No. 24th Street, P""AnFTDHIA I®* Correspondence Solicited. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. Dracaena Indivisa, 3, 4. 5-inch. $5.00, $10.00 and $25.00 per 100. Asparagus Pliunosus, 3-inch, $5.00 per 100. Geraniums S. A. Nutt. Castellane, John Doyle, Perkins, Single and Double. Gen, Grant. La Favorite, Mme, Salleroi, rooted cuttings, $1,00 per 100; .3-inch, $5,00 per 100. Vinca varlegata, 2-inch. $2.00 per 100. Rex Begonias, nice plants, 2 and 2H-inch. $5.00 per 100, Primula Obconica, 2-inch, $2,00 per 100. Ctunese Primroses, 3-inch. $4.00 per 100, Jerusalem Cherries, 3 inch, $5.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, 5 inch, 30c each. A nice lot ot Made-up Kentia Palms, in 8-inch and 9-inch pots, at $3,00 to $5,00 each. Splendid plants for decoration, CASH WITH ORDER. CEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON, N.J. GODFREY ASCHMANN THE KEY TO SUCCESS THE WHOLE WORLD AROUSED. Hot a kopeoK for indemnity, so Witte says, and he won a billion for Russia. Follow theexample ofWltte. Stick to your word; love your business: don't give in or break down under the strain of dally lift. Courage, shrewdness, energy and honesty is the motto that made Godfrey Asoh- mann a suooessfui business man. Be Wide Awake and look at the remarkably low quotations of Godfrey Asobmann's Arauoaria excelsa and other foliage plants. Fill yout empty houses now while the weather will permit of shipping SArELT, and make 100 per cent on your money. Asparadus Plumosus Nanns. 3-in., strong, per luO, $7 00; 4-in., lOo. Cocos Weddelllana, 3-in. (doz. or 100) .16. Areca Lutescens. &K to 6-in. pots, 25 to 30 inches high, flue, each, 40 to 50c; 4'-inoh pots, made up, 3 in pot, 16 to 18 inches high, gOo; 6-inch pots, made up, 3 in pot, 25, 30 and 35 inches high, 40c, 50o to 75o. Cash. Best mixed ferns for dishes, 2i4-inch $5, 3- inch, strong, $7 per 100. Boston Ferns. 8-in. pots, as big as a bushel basket, $1.25 to $1 SO each. Scottll Ferns. 8. in. pots, as big as a washtub, $2 each — worth double that. All my ferns are pot grown, and not taken from bench. Dracaena Bruantl, 24 inches high, bushy, just arrived from Europe, price 50o each, or 85 per doz. The first consignment of Azalea Indica are in now (60 cases arrived). Azaleas for Christmas forcing are the Simon Mardner, double pink. Ver- vaeneana. dbl. variegated .Deutsche Pearl, double white. Have only the cream of Ghent^s produc- tions, price 50c, 75c and $1 each. Easter bloom- ing, all leading American varieties, including Mme. Van der Cruysen, 40o, 50o 6O0, 75o, $1 each. American Beauty Roses, taken from the field for Kaater lorcinif, 24 inches and upwards, suit- able for 6 inch pots. 25c each, by dozea or 100. Primula Obconica, fancy strain, 4-in., ready to shift into 5 or 6-in. pots,: 10c, Primula Chinese. John Rupp's best strain, 4-in., 10c. Latania Borbonica. 5-in. 30c. Hydrandea Otaksa. 6-in. Ssc; 4-in. 15c. Large clumps for tubs, 50c, 75c-to $1.00. Cash with order, please. All goods must travel lat purchaser's risk. Mention if pots wanted. A Few of Many Testimonials Received Lately. Greenville, S. C:,Sept. 12, 1905. GOBPBET ASCHMANN, Phlla. I Dear Sir:— The Araucaria recently received from you are fine, and I can get a good profit handling your stock. Yours very truly, J. Newtoh HoLLAim. Canon City. Colo., July 29, 1905. Mr. GoDFRBT Abchmahn, Phila. : Dear Sir:— My order for Araucaria Exoelsa arrived in nice condition. They were all right. Accept my thanks. E. R. Bess. Lancaster, Pa,, Sept. 25, 1905. GoDEBET AsoHMAHN, Philadelphia: Dear Sir: — The araucaria arrived in good shape. They are strictly first-class, and I am well pleased. You may expect to hear from me again. Very truly yours, Pbank A. Sutbe. lOleOnlarfo Street, Philadelphia, Pa. importer and Wholesale Grower of POT PLANTS. OF AMERICA. ARAUCARIAS. All these are grown for me under contract by an Araucaria specialist in Belgium. I must say, for the benefit of my customers, that they were never before so nice and large for the money as this year. 1 herewith quote you special low prices on them for cash: 5Ji-in., 10 to 12 ins. high, 2 years old, 3 tiers.. $ .60 5H-ln., 13 to 15 ins. high, 2 years old, 3 to 4 trs .60 6-in, 16 to 18 ins. high, 3 years old, 3 to 4 trs .!B 6M-in., 18 to 20 ins. high, 3 years old, 4 to 5 trs 1.00 6^-in., 30 to 24 ins. high, 3 years old, 4 to 6 trs 1.25 Araucaria Compacta Robusta, 6 to 7-inch pots, 3 to 4 tiers. 20 to 35 inches wide, $1.50, $1.76 to $2.00 each. Glauca. 6-inch pots, 3 to 4 tiers, 16 to 24 inches wide, 11.25, $1.50 to $1.75 each. Kentia Forsteriana, 30 to 36 inches high, 4-yr. old, $1.00; 4-year old, 25 to 30 inches, 75c. 4-inch pots, made-up, with 3 in pot, about 10 leaves in all. 20 in. high, 25c, Belmoreana, 4-year old, 25 to SO inches high, $1.00 each. Above is the size entered in the Philadelphia custom house. Made-up plants, one large one in center and three smaller ones around, 7-inch pots, $1.50 to $1.75 each. Ficus Flastica. 4-in., 25c; 5 to 5H-iQ., 30 to 40c: 6-inoh pots, very large, 50o. Adiantum Cuneatnm. Maidenhair fern, 4-in., very strong, ready lor 5-in. or 6-in., 15o. ; 5-in., 20c. GODFREY ASCHMANN, EXTRA FINE ASPARAGUS Per 100 SPRENQERI, 2H-inch pots $2.00 " 3-inch pots, fine 3.00 4-inch pots, fine 4.00 '[ 4v,-incli pots, fine 5.00 5-inch pots, fine 6.00 Can be shipped by freight or express. Cash with the order. F. WALKER & CO., Box 316. New Albany, Ind Please mention the A tnerican Florist when writing. SMILAX!! Strongf, 2-fncIi, $(.50 per (00; $J2.50 per (000. C. ItUMFELD, Clay Center, Kans. Please meiitioti the American Florist when writing, Asparagus Sprengeri. For one week only, to make room, will sell for cash, following extra lot of Spren8:eri: , .^inch pots $ 3.00 per 100 net. 4 •■ 7.50 ■• .5 ■■ 20.00 6 " 25.00 ■■ Every plant will bringr more money inside a month for cut strings, but must have the room. GEO. A. KUHU, Pekin, III. Please mention the American Florist whenwriting. 400 home-grown Callas. 1st or 2nd size. Give size of bulb or plant No California stock wanted. JOY & SON CO., Nashville, lenn. GERANIUIV1S jSiO.OO and $12.30 per lOOO. Send for List. Per lOOO SMILAX, from rose pots.. .$10.00 SPRENGERI, from rose pots 10.00 PANSIES 4.00 ASPARAGUS DEFLEXUS and ROBUSTUS, $2,50 per 100. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. STRONG FIELD-GROWN Caraation Plants. Guardian Angel, $3.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000 Cash with order. FLUE6GEBR0S, 279iN.ieavittst. Chicago Red Sport DDnQDCDITV ^ine Field-Grown Plants, rnUOrLnlll at $5.00 per hundred. Will soon be sold out. Order quick. A. B. DAVIS & SON, Purcellville, Va. From 2-inch pois, and 1905. The American Florist. 531 Dreer Specials in PERNS Perdoz. Per 100 Per 1000 Nephrolepis Scotfi. rer aoz. rer jluu r 2X-inch pots $.75 $6.00 $50.00 3-inchpots 1.50 10.00 90.00 4-inchpots 3,50 25.00 5-inchpots 6.00 50.00 6-inchpots 12.00 75.00 8-inch pans $1.50 each. 18.00 10-inch pans 2.00 each. 24.00 The above is grand stock and certain to please. Nephrolepis Barrowsii. .\ compact growing form of the Piersoni Fern, with stouter,, stronger stems holding the fronds more erect. A decided improvement on the type. Strong 3-inch pots $3.50 per doz.; $25.00 per 100 . Nephrolepis Piersoni Elegantissima -^ THE TARRYTOWN FERN. A Fine lot of This Very Desirable Novelty. 2)4-inch pots $3.00 per doz. ; $25.00 per 100 Adiantum Cuneatuin. vigorous Young stock. 'M-inch pots $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 3-inchpots 6.00 per 100; 50.00 per 1000 SIsophiia Sustralis. •'M-inchpots $8.00 per 100; $70.00 per 1000 3-inch pots. .: :::::;:::::.: lo.oo per loo; 90,00 per 1000 Ferns in Mixture. In Choice Assortment tor Fern Dish Work. 2M-inchpots $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per 1000 3?nch pots.!; ::::::::::: 6.00 per loo; 50.00 per 1000 For a Complete List of Decorative Plants and Other Seasonable Stock see our New Wholesale List, just issued. HENRY A. DREER, 714 Chestnut St., PHILADELPHIA, Ludvig Mosbaek ONARGA. ILL. 30,000 Asparagus lirs-p'reSi'lT^ 4-inch, $10.00; 3-inch, $5.00; 2V4-inch, $2.50; seedlings, $1.00 per 100. ranSIGS International. Strong, bushy plants. $1.50 and$t.00 per 100. Seedlings ready, strong, 1000, $4.00; 100. 50c. Seed of same, i-oz. $1.00; oz, $7.00, mixed. Giant vars. mixed, i-oz. 65c; oz. $4. Bedding plants. Ferns and Hardy Perennials. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Violet Plants. Princess of Wales and Dorsett, $6.00 per 100: $50.00 per 1000. Swanley White, $5.uO per 10O. FIELD 6R0WN Carnation Plants Peru $35.00 per iOOO Glacier 45.CO per lOOO from 5-in. pots, at $4.00 per dozen. BOSTON FERNS ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids, Mich. Please mention the American ilorisi when writing- Room Wanted Must move 3.000 Extra grown. 2^2 andT3-inch Plumosus. Send the cash. 2'/2-inch $.^.50 per 100. 3-inch 5.00 per 100. This price only good for above lot, 1.500 of each. GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Please mentiori the American Piorist whenwriting. r* « PLANTS YOU NEED THIS FALL Per 1000 $22.50 18.00 25.00 50.00 20.00 12.50 PerlOO Asparagus Plumosus, strong, bushy plants, 2^-inch pots $ 2.50 Asparagus Plumosus, strong, bushy plants, 3-inch pots S-OO Asparagus Sprengeri, strong, bushy plants, 2V4-inch pots 2.00 Asparagus Sprengeri, strong, bushy plants, 3-inch pots 4.00 Asparagus Sprengeri, strong, bushy plants, 4-inch pots 8.00 Crotons, fine assortment of all leading liinds. 214-inch pots 3.00 Fern Nephrolepis Elegantissima, 2^-inch pots 22.50 Fern Nephrolepis Soottii, strong, 214-inch pots 6.00 Boston Fern, 214-inch pots 3.00 Rubbers (Ficus Elastica), IS to 18 inches 25.00 Primula Obconica. 2%,-inch pots •'• 2.50 Primula Chinese, fine colors, 214-inch pots 2.50 Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum, 214-inch pots 3.00 Smilax, 214-inch pots '-SO Orange Otaheite, strong, 214-inch pots 3.00 Orange Otaheite, strong, 3-inch pots 5.00 Orange Otaheite, strong, 4-inch pots '0.00 Vinca Major Variegata.field-grown plants, strong, with the vmes, or vines cut oflf, as you prefer. This is fine clean stock. Speak quick. Lemon Ponderosa. This is growing in favor, not only as a fruiting plant, but many florists are planting it for the blossoms. It blooms in large pan- icles, the individual blooms almost as large as tuberoses orange flower fragrance, and is elegant for weddings. Strong, 214-inch pots Strong, 3-inch pots o-"" Baby Rambler Roses, strong, 2i/4-inch pots 7-50 This is Fine Clean Stock. If you are in the market for any kinds of ROSES, please write us. Our catalogue is ready to mail, describing all kinds of Roses and other plants. TUP GOOD & REESE CO. Largest Growers ot Roses in the World SPRINGF-IEI.D, OHIO. 1 4.00 35.00 It has a true 3.00 70.00 IVIES 1,000 pot grown 3 to 5 ft. high, bushy, 12 cts. EuoQymus radlcans, variegrated, pot g^rown. iS-inches to 2 feet lon>?, bushy, 12 cents; Euony mus. from open ground. 8 cents; Euonymus. up- right. W'l feet hiffh. yellow and white, variegated. 15 cents." Aucubas, 18 inches high, pot grown. 15 cents. 150 Gardenias, from 1 to 2 feet high, fine. bushy, healthy plants. IS cents. No less than 50 of any kind will be sent. CHSRLES AMMSNN, Central Av., Tuckahoe Rd., Yonkers, N. Y BARGSIN OFFERS Asparagus Sprengeri, I strong, field-grown. Asparagus Tenuissunus. j ="ro"s. "='" biu>v Begonia Manicata Aurea, extra fine. 3 inch. Grevillea Robusta, strong, 2U-inch. CHINESE PRIMROSES, the best strain, 2>/4-mch :irid .vincli. Double Sweet Alyssum, 2kj inch. Excellent fie'd clumps. Vinca Major Vanegata, I , Vinca Major Green. 1 VIOLETS, large field clumps: Californii •''rincess o( Wales, Swanley White, Hardv rngi.sh. HARDY PERENNIAIS, fie' ciumps, large col- lection. Very reasonable prices on application. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. 582 The American Florist. Oct. 14, PSNSIES. Giant varieties tliat sell on sifrht. S3.00 per 1000, 2.000 or more, $2„50 per 1000. Scollli Fe'ns. bench, for 3-inch. 12>/2c: 4-inch, 20c- S-inch. 40c. Extra fine plants for 7. 8 and 9-inch, 60c. Runners. 3c Tarrvlown or Eleganilsslma, tor 3-inch. 35c: 4-inch, 50c; 5 and 6-inch. 75c. Rose Geraniums, 2-inch, 2c. Double Daisy. (Giant) Snowball. Longfellow. $2.50 per 1,000. Carespsls Lanceolala, 2-year, $3.00 per 100. German Iris, mixed, divided. $1.00 per 100 Hardy Pinks, 5 kinds, field-grown. 3Hc. Hollyhocks, very large. 1-vear. 10 double sorts. also single, mixed. $2.50 per 100: $22.50 per 1000 Asparagus P. N,, 2-inch. $2,00 per 100. Flowering Begonias, S kinds, 21-2-inch, '2Hc. Double Alyssum, 2-inch, 2c. Forget-me-nots, everblooming, blue, '$3.00 per 100 Sweet William. $3.00 per 1000. Rubbers, 4-inch 20c: 5-inch, 30c, Cash or C. O. D Direct all orders plainlyto BYEB BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. Pansies Brown's extra select superb Giant Prize Pansies, awarded Silver Medal, St. Louis Exposition J904, plants, mixed colors, in any quantity, $3.00 per 1000, SEED— 3,000 seed, $J.OO; % oz., $J.50; Vi oz., $2.50; t oz,, $5.00. Cash. with order. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, POINSETTIAS. 4-inch pots, $15,00 per 100. ^/ll^V PT'C 3-inch pots, of Imperial Vlvl-1-. ■ C9 and M. Louise, $4.00 per IIX): $35.00 per 1000. Crabb & Hunter. Grand Rapids, Mich. VIOLETS. MARIE LOUISE strong field-grown, $4.00 per 100; 135.00 per lOOO. BAVIS BROS., Morrison, 111. Please tnention the American Florist when writing. FERNS ANO CRIMSON RAMBLERS. Finestock, not drawn, stocky grown in lull llglit. 2,000 Bostons for 5 and 6-inch, 15c and 20c. 1,000 Plersonli for5and6-inch,20cand2.5c. 1,000 Scottll for 5 and 6-inch. 40c and SOc. 2.000 Extra Fine Crimson Rambler for Easter forcing, fine roots and several canes 3 to 4 and 4 to 5 feet. 15c and 18c. 1,000 Baby Rambler, 3! >-in.. S to 10 inches, bushy. 20c. BenJ. Conneil, West Grove, Pa. Cyclamen Giganteum 3-in, bushy plants, readv to shift, $5.00 per 100: 5-in.. coming in bud. $15.00 per 100. Primroses. Chinese and Obconica.2^-in. $2.00 per 100: 300 for $5.00: 3-in.. $3.00 per 100. Clnerlas. 2ii-in.. $2.00 per 100. 30O for $5.00. Asparagus plumosus. 2U-in., $2.00 per 100, Spreniieri. 214-in,, $1.50 per 100: 4-in., bushy, $5.00 per 100. BILL TOP GREENHOUSES. IS- 16 Gray Avenue, Ulica, N. Y. Please mention the A merican Florist when writinZ' JOHN BURTON, Assignee for ROBERT CRAIG & SON, ROSES, PSLMS, ■nil Noviilln IB Dteorativi Plants. Markot and 49th Stt„ Philadelphia, Pa. Field-Grown, Own Roof Roses. Over 100 Best Varieties. Tender and Hardy. ■Our roses are not grown by the "Old Woman Method"— long cuttings rooted (?) in the field, —such as grown in the south. Right stock— put up right— at right prices: SSO.OOperlOOOup. Crimson Ramblers cheaper than you can grow them. This is the COCHET, easily at the head of the list of Tea Roses for general gardsn culture. CALIFORNIA ROSE COMPANY, Inc., los Angeles, Cal. Ferns Etc. Special '" Write us for any of following varieties. Our prices are for best stock, and money baclc if not satisfied. Gov. Wolcott and Queen Louise carna- tions all we have left. Boston Ferns. 254-inch to 10-inch. Scottll Ferns, 2-inch to 10-inch. Flersoni Ferns, 214-inch to 10-inch. Barrowsii Ferns. 3-inch. Tarrytown Ferns, 2!4inch to 4-inch. Plnmosus. 2-inch to 6-inch. Sprenderl. 2-inch to 6-inch. Cyclamen. 4-inch stock. Celestial Peppers, 4 inch stock. Chinese Primroses, 2 inch. 3-inch and 4-inch. Primula Obconica, 214-inch and 3-inch. Baby Primrose. 3-inch. 1^ GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Please mention the A mericayi Florist when writing, FJELD GROWN strong plants, $4.00 and $500 per hundred. FIELD CARNATIONS, write for varieties and prices. Cash with order. J. J. ARNOLD, Homer, N. Y. Cannas VINGA VARIE6ATA FOR FALL DELIVERY In 20 best varieties. Will be pleased to quote you low prices. VINCA VARIEGATA, strong field-grown plants. $4.00 per 100: $35.00 per 1000. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. strong rooted runners, $3.00 per 100; $25.00 per lOOO. Also a nice lot of 6, 7, and 8-in., prices upon application. DAVIS BROTHERS, Morrison, III. Please mention the American Florist when ■writing, Nephrolepis Barrowsii S35.00 par 100. Scotlii, aVz-inch, $5-00 per 100. Bostons, 2V^-inch, $3.00 per 100. Henry H, Barrows & Sons, WHITMAN, MASS. ABUNDANCE White. The phenomenal yielder: the finest, earliest bloomer in existence. The most profit- able Carnation ever offered to the trade; easily ffives four times as many flowers as the finest bloomer ever introduced. A bench planted August 31 is now in full bloom, to which there will be no let-up until thrown out next summer. Come and see it; it will pay you. if you are in the market for a carnation that will give you plenty of flowers at all times and not only at certain times. A good- sized, long-stemmed flower. You can make no mis- take in stocking up with it. Price for well rooted cuttings, SIO per 10(1: $75 per 1000: 500 at 1000 rates. Unrooted cuttings at same rates, with 25 extra on each 100. Send in your order early, as orders are filled in strict rotation as soon as cuttings are rooted. Cash before delivery. R. FiSGHER. Great Neck, L. I.. N. Y. Please mention the American Florist whenwriting, ORCHIDS Largest Importers, Exporters* Growers and Hybridists in the World. SANDER, SL Albans, England. Agent, A. DIIVIMOCK, 31 Barclay St., NEW YORK CITY Orchids 1 ^ Arrived in superb condition Caltleya Gl^as (from Hardyana Reglanl C. Chrysotoxa and Oncldium fuscatum. A limited num ber still on hand of Cattleya Schroederae, C.labiala and C. granulosa. Write for prices. Lager & Hurreli, summit, n. j. Orchid Growers and Importers. Hydrangea Otaksa For Easier and Spring Forcing. ORDER NOW. Fine fleld-grown plants, 810, $13 and 815 per 100. ^^ Satistaotion guaranteed. BAUR FLORAL CO., Erie, Pa. CHARLES B. TOTTY, WHOLESALE FLORIST Ghr,.apth^en,um^^Noveltie, ^aillSOn. N. J. Up to Date Directory Giving all the Country's PRICE $2.00. Florists . Seedsmen ( Nurserymen igo5. The American Florist. 538 Boston Ferns FINE STOCK FROM BENCH NEPHROLEPIS BOSTONIENSIS, 2-incIi, $4.00 per 100; $30.00 per WOO. Variety. BOSTON FERNS.. Size Height Leaves Eaoh ... 2 ... 3 ... 4 ...5 ' ... 6 ... 7 ... 8 ...10 Calllornia Peppars 4 " ** 5 Jerusalem Cherries i Kentia Belmoreana 3^ " 4 " " 7 10 Kentia Forsteriana 4 . 6 .10 Latania Borbonica 3 3i4 : " " 4 Phoenix Canariensfs 8 Phoenix Reclinata 6 12-14 15-17 32-34 46-60 18-20 84-26 26-30 48-56 ii'-'is 12-14 36-40 14-18 5-6 5-6 6-7 7-8 3-5 4-6 5 6-7 4-5 4-5 10-12 6-7 2.50 7.50 .30 .60 1.25 7.00 .25 3.50 % .50 Dozeu % ..90 1.00 1.50 3.00 6 00 900 12 00 18.00 1.00 1.50 1.00 2.00 3.60 30.00 100 $ 4.00 8.00 12.00 Variety. Araucaria Excelsa. Pandanus Utilis... Size Heiglit Leaves Each ..5 3-5 tiers. .75 ...6 3-5 tiers. 1.25 100 15.00 30.00 360 7.30 15.0U 1.00 1.50 3.00 7.00 12.00 Dozen 9.00 15.00 2.00 5.00 9.00 12.00 18.00 24.00 36.00 3.00 3.00 5 00 12.00 1.00 1.50 1.25 2.00 3.00 4.30 6.00 Cycas Revoluta, fine stock from 25c to ^.00 each 5 6 7 Pandanus Veitchii 6 " 7 " " 8 Dracaena Indivisa 5 Fragrans 4 " " 5 " Matsangeana 6 Asparagus Plumosus 3 '^ '* 4 " Sprengeri 4 5 Ficus Elastica 4 " 5 " 6 1.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 1.00 20.00 8.00 12.00 10.00 15.00 $6!66 NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSII strong stools plants, $35.00 per lOO. WE HAVE AN IMMENSE STOCK AND CAN GIVE EXCEPTIONAL VALUES. Prices subject to change without notice. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., m Buckingham Place, CHICAGO Please Jiicniioii the A inerican Florist when writing. Boston Ferns, KentiaS, ~ in ah sizes, Araucarias, ^* ^" ^^^^^^ Ferns for Ferneries. And in Any QUANTITY. WRITE FOR CATALOG. C. C. POLLWORTH CO., Milwaukee. Please mention Ihe A merican Florist when ■writing. SPECIALTIES ROSES, from 3-incti pots, CAHNATIOHS, for fall delivery, CHRYSANTHEMUMS, SMILAX, VIOLETS. Prices Lov?. Send for List. WOOD BROTHERS, Fishkill, In Best Varieties N. Y. Please 7nenlion th^ Americayi Florist whenwriting^ fflNODE FLORIST CO. ...JAPANESE NOVELTIES... TINY PLANTS, in 2 and 3-in. decorated Japan- ese pots, S15.00, {20.00 and t25.00 per 100. KHAPIS, 5 to IS shoots, 50 cents each. CASH WITH OBSXB. URGEST GROWERS OF EASTEV ULIES. WOODSIDE. N. Y. and WHITESTONE. L. I.. N Y. BOSTON FERNS We have a fine stock. If you want something igood in this line write us. 2H-inch $ S.OO per 100 3-inch 10.00 per 100 4-inch 15.00 per lOf) S-inch $25.00 to 35.00 per 100 6 inch 40.00 to .50.00 per lOf) 7-inch 60.00 to 75.00 per 100 8-inch $1 .00 to $1 .50 each 10-inch 2.00 to 3.00 each GEO. A. KUHL., Pekin, III. Primroses ,,, Asparagus CHINESE, ready Aug. 20 J2.00 P. W. NARCISSUS Grand., $9.00 per 1000. . 1.00 PANSY PLANTS J3.00 per 1000 . . .50 CASH. 100 PLUMOSUS NANUS, 2-inah pot 12.00 SPRENGERI 2.00 VINCA VAR.. fleld-grown 4.00 PAN SY SEED, large fiowering Oz. 4.00 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. Please 7nentzon the A merican Florist when writing. PALMS In Veiricty. SCOTTII FERNS, FICUS ELASTICA, DRACAENAS, CYCAS, t.f;r.1 CALIFORNIA PRIVET The Best to Be Had Anywhere. R. DREYER, Please mention the American florist when •writing. WOODSIDE, L. I., N. Y. SCOTTII The Most Graceful Nephrolepis Known Retailers who have handled this fern are unanl mous in proclaiming it the best Fern ever introduced. Consult any grower who has bought Boottll and he will tell you that it is as far ahead of the Boston as that variety is ahead of all other introductions. See my adv. on second cover page in American Florist of Feb. 25th. JOHN SCOTT, Keap Street Greenhouses. BROOKLYN, N. Y. BRANCH: E. 45tli St. and Rutland Road, Flatbush. TBLBPHOHE, 1207 Wn-LIAMSBtTEO. Please mention ihe A merican Florist when writing. 534 The American Florist. Oct. H> The Whilldin Pottery Co. STANDARD FLOWER POTS Our output of Flower Pots is larger than any concern in the Woi'J Our Stock is always Large and Complete Main Office and Factory, 713 WHAPTON STREET, PHILADELPHIA Warehouses: JERSEY CITY. N. J. LONG ISLAND OlTY, N. Y. BACK AGAIN HEWS POTS ''NOUGH SAID EH WELL HOW MANY THIS TRIP? A.H.HEWS&CO.IIMC. CAMBRIDGE -MASS. Please ?nention the American Florist when writing* SAVE THE BLOOMS! NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE PLANTS. USED FOR FUMIGATION ORSPRAYING.INDOORSOROUT 200 POUNDS WUXO IN ONE PINT NIKOTEEN N ICOTI N E M F-O. CO.. St. Loui«. Mo. Fieast mention the A merican Florist when wriiitte. Sphagnum Moss and Peat. Best prades at lowest prices. Selected stock Moss for design work. Green Decorating Moss. Live Sphagnum for orchid culture. Nursery Stock Moss at lowest prices, Leaf Mould. Fiberous and Rotted Peat. Best grades. Before ordering your supply elsewhere. Write us for prices, Give us a trial and be convinced that we can give you satisfaction in these goods. American Mos> & Peat Co , Corlis Bros., Props.. Waretown, Ocean Co., N. J. XHease mention the A merican Florist when wriiins. Red Standard Flower Pots Price list and samples on application. Paducah Pottery, J. A. BAUER, Proprietor. PADUCAH^ KENTUCKY. f^ase mention the American Florist when writing. SAIHPLf POT AND PRICE ON APPLICATION. UST C. C. POUWORTH CO., Slk**^.''^^ Pfease mention the American Florist whenwriting. ■THE- Florists' Hail Association Insures over 23,000,000 square feet of glass. For particulars address J0HNG.E8LER,Sec'v,"'«'!i?jr"' Please mention the American Florist when writing. THE KELLER POTTERY COMPANY, M,n..t.o...r.,..i FLORISTS' RED STMDIRD POTS. Azalea Pots, Bulb and Fern Pans, Etc. Write for Price List. 213-15-17-19-21-23 PeaN St., NORRISTOWN, PA. m: To Your Advantage ■Write for our prices on New and Second-hand Gulf Cypress Greenhouse Lumber, HOT-BED SASH, GREENHOUSE GLASS, BOILERS, PIPE and FITTINGS, STEAMFITTING TOOLS, HOSE and HOSE VALVES. VENTILATING APPARATUS. ETROPOLITAN ATERIAL CO. GREENHOUSE WRECKERS: 1398-1408 Metropolitan Avenue, BROOKLYN, N. Y. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Foley's Floral Fotographs. Floral Album, size I2xll containing 24 different funeral designs. By express, $5-00 c. o. d. 226-2281 BOWERY, NEW YORK. Mease mention the American Florist when -writings Kramer's Pot Hangers For Sale By Wholesale Seedsmen, Florists and Supply Dealers. Price, $1 .00 per dozen by express. Sample dozen by mail, $1.25. I. N. Kramer & Son. '""ro^.r" Hease mention the A merican Florist when writing. GEO. KELLER & SON, MANUFAOTURERS OF FLOWER POTS. M ^^V Before buying write for prices. V IHf 36t-363 Herndon Street, L fl^B ^'^^^ Wrightwood Ave., ^^.,.,^^ CHICAGO, ILL. Please mention the A merican Florist when zuriting. Standard OnX^ Flower... ' v^ i O If your greenhouses are \vithin 500 miles of the Capitol, write us, we can save you money W. H. ERNEST. 38lh and M Streets, WASHINGTON, D, C. IF YOU CAN'T MAKE A PROFIT ON m ADVERTISEMENT HERE it is the fault of your business methods. SYRACUSE RED POTS MnTheir Flowering Cups." The flowers that are planted and grown in SYRACUSE RED POTS are hirdy and proliflo. Toughest — Lightest- Very porous. Your order, please. SYRACUSE POTTERY] CO., Syracuse, N. Y. lS0a2-in Price per orate .inoiate, t4.S8 1500 SM 5.26 1500 ZVi 6.00 1000 3 800 3Vi 5004 320 5 1416 5.00 5 80 4.50 4.51 3.16 STINDIRD FLOWER POTS \ Packed in small orates, easy to handle. Price per orate 120 r-in., in orate, t4.20 60 8 " 3.00 HAKDHASB. 48 9-in., in crate, 13.60 48 10 " 4.80 24 11 " 360 24 12 " 4.80 12 14 " 4.80 6 16 " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for prioo list Cylinders (or Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn vases, etc. Ten per cent off for cash with order. Address HILFINGER BROS , POTTERY, Fort Edward, N. Y. Or AnouBT Bolheb h SoKs, New York Agents, 31 Barclay Street, New York City. Please mention ike A merican Florist when writing. THOSE RED POTS "STANDARDS" FULL SIZE AND WIDE BOTTOMS. BULB PANS AND AZALEA POTS. DETROIT FLOWER POT HTY., HARRY BALSLEY, DETROIT. MICH.. Rap. 490 Howard St.. -WRITE- 1521-23 N. Leavitt St.. CHICMO, ILL., 70B FBIOSB 07 Standard Pots Ttr^enlthani poioiity combined are the belt on the market iiL^ Regan Printing House Larga runa ol CATALOGUES Our SpaolaKy. Writa lor rigura*. 83-91 Plymooth Place, CItlCAGO. igo5. The American Florist. 535 FLORISTS' SPECIALS. I "Kinkaid" Hocking .... Kanawha Splint .... Lower Vein Brazil Block - - - Genuine Smokeless Pocahontas - Sullivan County Indiana Lump We are direct agents. Write for prices for immediate shipment or season's supply. I GLOBE COAL COMPANY, 1560-1570 Old Colony Building, ...0£II0iVOO. Clipper Lawn Mower Co. The Mower that will Kill all the Weeds in Your Lawn. If you keep the weeds out so they do not go to seed and out your grasi without breaking the small feeders of loota, the grass will beoome thick and the weedi disappear. ' The Cllppar will do li. Ask your dealar lor Ihem. If they have not got them, below is the price: No. 1 — 13-in. Mower, 15; No. 3— 15-in. Mower, 88; No. S— 18-ln. Mower, 87; No. 4— 21-in. Mower, 88. Send draft, money-order or reg. letter. ffatse mention ike A merican Florist when writiHg GUT FLOWER BOXES '^^^ The best, strongest and neatest folding out flower box ever made. Cheap, durable. To try them onoe is to use them always. Pel 100 Per lOOO ~ — 819.00 17.50 19.00 23.00 26.00 28.50 36.00 54.00 28.50 62.00 67.50 28.50 Size No. 0. 1. 2. 3. i. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 3i 4x20 82.00 3x 4Hxl6 1.90 3x 6x18 2.00 4x 8x18 2.50 8x 5x24 2.75 4x 8x22 3.00 4x 8x28 3.76 6x16x20 5.50 3x 7x21 3.00 5x10x35 650 7x20x20 9.50 3Hx5x30 3.00 Sample free on applioation. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Terms cash. THE LIVINGSTON SEED COMPANY, Box 104. COLUMBUS, OHIO. Please mention the American Florist whenTvriting, ALL Nnrierymen, Seedsmen and Florists wishing to do business with Europe should send for ths "Horticultural Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, being read weekly by all the Horticultural traders ; It is also taken by over 1000 of the best continental houses. Anjdual subscription to cover cost of postage 75o; Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." Chllwell Nurseries, LOWDHAM. Notts, England. Please mention the American Florist when writing. FOR FUMIGATING. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., " Sy,g'"'5,K. ROSSIG BROTHERS MANUFACTURERS OF .^irtlflolaJL X^ea^ves. ALL STYLES IN HUNDREDS OF DIFFERENT DESIGNS. PAPER AND MUSLIN. SWILAX, ii^YARDS and PIQUETS. Samples Furnished to the Jobbing Trade Only. •seer ■w'©«t: 3B«'oo.«a.'«wa.y» piK'w iro:R^. The Standard VENTILATING MACHINERY i^»f| The original machine with self- M oiling oups. The most powerfal, least complicated, very compact, with ease of operation. The New Duplex Gutter Over six miles in use and highly recommended by all. The only Drip Proof gutter on the market. The Standard Return Steam Trap Li It has no equals for simplicity or its working. Catalogue free. ETHIPPaRD, Yonngstown. Ohio. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Don't You Know We Have ihe PREHIEST BASKETS in the market? BUY YOUR SLPPLIES from the enterprising Florist Supply House. J. STERN & CO. 1028 Cermantown Ave., FofpS.'"' PHILaDELPHia Please mention the Atnerican Florist whenwriting, REED & KELLER, 122 W. 2Sth St., NEW YORK. FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. We manufacture all our Metal Designs, Baskets, Wire Work & Novelties and are dealers in Glassware, Pollery, Deoo- rallve Greens and all Florists' Requisites. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. L BAUMANN & CO., Importers and Manufacturers el Florist Supplies 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Write for our New Catalogue P. Oar prices may interest vou. Please meutioyi ihe A jnerican Florist when writing, L. A. TONNER, Florists* Supplies j 68 and 60 Wabash Ave.. C H I C AGO. Telephone Central 3067. WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, \. HERMANN, J- Cape Flowers, ail colors, ^ Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, j» and All Florists' Supplies. Send Fob Fbicss. 404.412 East 34th Stnet, NEW YORK. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Le Journal des Roses. Organ of the French Rosarians, Published at Paris. Onoe a month with colored plates. Subscription $Z.70 per Year. Sample Copies Free. ^^dT^Tn'^s"" journal des roses a SUISNES, Brie, Grisv-Snisnes. (Seine et Marne), FRANCE. Trade Directory FLORISTS, SEEDSMEN- NURSERYMEM, Eic. 2.00 Postpaid AMERICAN FLORIST CO. 224 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. 536 The American Florist. Oct. i^, \ * I MODEL EXTENSION CARNATION SUPPORT Made with two or tiuee circles. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation growers as the best support on the mar- ket. Pat. July 27, '97, May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guaranteed IGOE BROS., 226 North 9th St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. D. O. Cunningham Glass Co. PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. Hot- House Glass a Specialty. GLASS GOOD BRANDS. QUICK SHIPMENTS. LARGE STOCK. Warehouse on railroad switch. Be Sure and Get Our Prices. SHARP, PARTRIDGE & CO., 22nd St. and Union Place, CHICAGO. THE "MEW DEPARTURE VEMT1LATI1C flPPLIANCEA CHEAPEST AND BEST. If you doubt it try them and be convinced, Send for descriptive price circular. J. 0. Carmody, Evansville, Ind. tX is good business policy at «£ ^ to mention the t^ e^ t^ American Florist when writing to an advertiser. MASTICA Trade mark reqistered, FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES SOLE MANUFACTURERS F.^O. *PIERCE COMPANY NEW YORK AT ALL SEED STORES The James H. Rice Co. •IMPORTERS and JOBBERS- GREENHOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. 'Wlndo-w Ol^SiS, I*£k.l]a.-t, 'B'xx-t-t^rf e'to. 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICAGO. Sprague Smith Company, MANUFACTURUS OF VV I IN DO YW Ul« A99* Greenhouse Glass a specialty. 205 Rmdolph Street, CHICUO. r», I BEST ENGRAVINGS and ILLUSTRATIONS .n u Ol Every Description SEE OUR WORK IN THIS PAPER. SEND FOR ESTIMATES. GLOBE ENGRAVING and ELECTROTYPE CO 4Q7-427 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. I .J Driven Here by Success. NeO^'^'uMdl^lrtazo^R^/ee^^tPeo.. ]m:. i^ice> & CO. Leading Florisls' Supply House. Ribbon Specialists. Importers and Manufacturers, 1220 Race Street, Philadelphia^ Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. T*****-"-*'^****"**''^******* Holds Class Firmly See the Point * PCERl£SS 4 CVlaetnc Point! are the best. < No righu or leftt. Box of U 1,000 point. 76 Ota. postpaid. I HEKBT A. bSEEB, ! ,>UCkertnt8l.,PUIa.,ra. STENZEL GLASS GO., OKEENHOISE CUSS. French and American "WHITE ROSE" Brand. 2 Hudson SI., NEW YORK 101 Portland SI., BOSTON. PEERLESS GLASS REPAIR CLAMP To mend craclied glass Immediately and permanently. Box of 150. $1.00. »"» Forsalebyiobbers or address ALEXANDER KLOKNER, Wauwatosa, Wis. H. M. HOOKER GO. window Glass, Paints and Putty. Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 58 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO. igos. The American Florist. 537 Low Prices od Material 1.000 3x6 Hot Bed Sash, sood as new. eacli..fl.(o. 1,000,000 feet Ribbed RoofinS Glass, at 6c per sq. ft. 10.000 4-incli Boiler Tubes, per ft., 10c. 50,000 feet 1-incli Wrought Iron Pipe, with cou plings, per foot. 3'_>c. 2 60-in. X 16-ft. Horizontal Tubular Boilers, each. $300. Boilers in all sizes and for every purpose. Kpe in sizes from \ 2-incli to 42-inch. We are now enframed in dismantlintf the LOUIS- IANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION at St. Louis. We can make you extremely low prices on sup- lies and material of every kind. MK FOR OUR MTAL06UE NO. 47. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. West 35lh and Iron Sts., CHICAGO. — <— ♦•1> A N^NSET. Boston, NUiSS. * »♦♦♦♦•♦■♦♦•■♦♦•■♦■•♦•♦♦♦■ BULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE NSTERIAL HOT-BED SASH, BOILERS, PIPES, FITTINGS, VENTILATING APPARATUS. GLASS AT WHOLESALE. We fumisl) everything for building, for prices and catalogues. Send 1365-1373 Fluthing Avau BROOKLVIN. N.Yr Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. S. Jacobs & Sons King Construction Go. NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. and TORONTO, ONT. New Greenhouse Catalogue ready for dis- tribution. Send for it. Wired Toothpicks 10,000,1.60; 50,000,6,25, Manufactured by W. 0. OOWEE. BERLIN. N. Y. Sample fro9. Forsalaby Poalara. Please tnention the A merican Florist when ■writing. LVAMS' iHPR?v|D V£NmATiNC\ APPAJlArUS \ WRITt fOR ILLUSfRATED >.A7AL0CUE oifAKfif arrMACHmfwom. .dT-C-X-jr--*- RICHMOND, IND. WILKS Greenhouse Heaters. The Wilks Greenhouse Heaters are all Steel Sell-Feeders. Will r^n 15 hours at a time without attention. ' No Nigiit Fireman Required, Can be used with either HARD or SOFT COAL. SEND FOR OUR NEW CATALOGUE Made by S. WILKS MFG. CO. 351 7 Shields Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. »!• •«li4 •!•> Our Louisiana Cypress Is thoroughly air-dried and free from sap. This is the very best material now offered to the trade for greenhouse construction. We have the largest stock of this high-grade cypress In the North, and can promise quick service in filling all orders entrusted to us. Estimates and designs furnished on application. We will be pleased to figure with you on your contemplated work. Our new detail sheet mailed qn request. BED CEDAB POSTS. ffiON FITTINGS. HOT-BED SASH. \ LocKi^ND Lumber CO; LOCia^AND,0» Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Greenhouse Material ^U Hot Bed Sash of Louisiana Cypress and Wasliington Red Cedar OUR FACILITIES INCREASED '^^^^^ OUR PRICES RIGHT OUR GRADES INV ARIABLY THE BEST. Write for Catalogi.e and Estimate, when figuring on your new houses. A. DIETSCH CO., 615 to 621 Sheffield Ave., CHICAGO. Eureka Greenhouses.... THE BEST AND LOWEST III PRICE. ^^X^^^SSS^S photographs and plain directions so that any person can put them up. ^ DILLON GREENHOUSE MFQ., CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. 538 The American Florist. Oct. 14. Index to Advertisers. Adv rates 510 Aitken Mark 522 Allen J K 521 Amer'n Blower Co... IV Am. Moss Sl Peat Co534 AmlingEC 517 Ammann Chas 531 Andorra Nurseries... 527 AnBermuellerGeoH..519 ArnoldJ J 532 Aschmann Godfrey.. 530 Atlanta Floral Co. ...522 Baker CF& Son.... 529 BallerF A 526 BarrowsHenry&Son.532 Bassett & Washburn 515 517 Baur Floral Co 532 Baun>ann L& Cor.-.535 Beaven E A 513 Beckert W C 525 Benthey-Coatsworth Co 517 BerckmanS'P J Co. ..526 Berger Bros 521 BerkeGeo H 522 BerningH G 519 Bertermann Bros Co522 Blackistone Z D 522 Boddinsrton A T II Braidwood J B 523 Brant D Wood 517 Braslan Seed Co 524 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 522 Browii Peter 532 Bruns HN II Buckley WT Co.... 523 Budlong J A 517 Burnham Hitchings Pierson Co IV Burpee W A & Co... 525 Bush Hill Park 525 Byer Bros 532 Byer Floral Co 529 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 513 California Rose Co. .532 Carmody J D 536 Chicago CarnationCo526 Chicago House WreckingCo 537 Cleveland Cut Flo Co523 Clipper Lawn Mower Co 535 Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co 525 Coles WW 532 Conard & Jones Co. .526 ConnellBenj 532 Cooke Geo H 522 Cotsonas Geo & Co. .513 Cottage Gardens Co. 527 CoweeW J 537 Cox Seed Co 11 Crabb& Hunter 532 Craig Robt& Son. ...532 Craig Wm P .525 Cross Eli 531 Crowl Fern Co 513 Cunningham D O ^ Glass Co 536 Cunningham Jos H . .533 Currie Bros Co II Daniels & Fisher.... .522 Davis AB&Son....530 Davis Bros 532 Deamud J B 515 Detroit Flo Pot Mfy.534 Dietsch A Co 537 Diller Caskey & Co.. Ill DillonJ L 527 Dillon MfgCo 537 Dingee & Conard Co526 Donohoe WH 522 Dorner F & Sons Co I DreerH A 531 536 DreyerR 533 Dumont & Co 519 EickholtMrs. Chas.. 522 Elliott WmH 519 Elliott Wm &Sons.. II Ellwanger & Barry.. 527 Em mans Geo M .530 Ernest WH 534 Fenrich JS 521 Fisher R 532 Florists' Hail Ass'n..534 Flower Growers Co.. 517 Fluegge Bros .530 Foley's Floral Foto- graphs .534 Foley Mfg Co .538 Ford Bros 521 Franken Bros 525 Garden Alex B 522 Garland-Geo M., ., . ,111- Garnsey M V 528 Ghormley Wm 521 Giblin & Co IV Globe Coal Co 5.35 Globe Engraving Co.536 Good & Reese Co 531 Greenhouse Co The. Ill Gude A &Bro 522 Gullett W H & Sons.523 Gundestrup Knud Co525 Gurney Heater Co... IV Guttman Alex J...,..521 Hansen Julius II Hartjas 521 Hartjejno .529 HauswirthP J .522 Heller Bros 523 Heller& Co II Herendeen Mfg Co. .538 Herr Albert M 539 Hermann A 535 Hess c& Swoboda 522 Hews A H & Co 534 Hilfinger Bros 534 Hill The EG Co.... 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Please ^ncniion the A inencan Fiorist -when writing. GREENHOUSE MATERIALS The Best Quality and Work Guaranteed. CYPRESS SASH BARS Absolutely clear, sun dried; cut to exact sizes. TENN. RED CEDAR POSTS In lengths as wanted. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES Economical and lasting. Coming Into general use. HOT-BED SASH and FRAMES Various styles and sizes. Beady Xot prompt shioment. VENTILATING APPARATUS It Works like a charm. PIPE,FITTINGS, GUTTERS,GLASS And all supplies needed in new or teconstruotlon work. Get our Estimates, Plans and Suggestions on Structures Proposed. Illustrated Catalogue sent postpaid. FOLEY MFG. CO., 471 w. 22nd St.. CHICAGO. Please mention the Aynerican Florist -when writing. LUMBER for Greenhouse Benches Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. We arc in special position to furnish "PECKY CYPRESS" everything in PINE and HEM- LOCK BUILDING LUMBER, write for prices. J % Adam Schillo Lumber Go. « Cor.Waad and Hawthorn St., ? Tel. North 1626 and 1627. A ' Furman Boilers for Greenhouse Heating ' Valuable Catalogue on nlodern Steam and Hot Water Heating mailed free upon request. Address The Herendeen Manufacturing GompaDy. Dent. Am.. Geneva, N. Y. FURMAN BOILERS have been awarded Certificate ot Merit at Five different Florists' Conventions They have a record of 20 years Over 35,000 in use. Selling Agents: EDWARD S. DEAN. Bloomington, 111. E. K. BAER, La Crosse, Wis. mfnmmmmmmmmmfmmmmmmmmmmmmmimmmmmmmmm T,. S. & H. CO., 1014 Market St., PHILADELPHIA. K mmmmmmmmmmfmffmmmmmmmKm jgo5. The American Florist. 539 Ready Reference Advertising. ADVERTISENIENTS IN THIS DEPARTMENT 10 CENTS PER LINE, CASH WITH ORDER. COPY MUST REACH US MONDAY OF THE WEEK IN WHICH IT IS TO APPEAR AIYSSUM. Alyssum, double, 2M-iii., $1.75 per 100. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. Alyssum, double sweet, 2%-iii. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Alyssum, double. 2-in., 2c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. ARAUCARIAS. Araucaria Excelsa, 5%' in., 10 to 12 ins. high, 2 yrs. old, 3 tiers, 50c; SVa in., 13 to 15 ins., 2 yrs., 3-4 trs., 60c ; 6 in., 16 to 18 ins., 3 yrs., 3-4 trs., 75c; 6^ in., 8 to 20 Ins., 3 yrs., 4-5 trs., $1; 6y2 in., 20 to 24 ins., 3 yrs., 4-6 trs., $1.25. A. compacta ro- busta, 6-7 in. pots, 3-4 trs., 20-25 ins. wide, $1.50, $1.75 and $2 each ; A. glauca, 6-in., 3-4 trs., 16-24 ins. wide, $1.25, $1.50 to $1.75 each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 On- tario St., Phila. Araucaria Excelsa, 5-in., Z^ trs., 75c each, $9 doz. ; 6-in., 3-5 trs., $1.25 each, $15 doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Araucarias, Louis Von Houtte Pere, Ghent, Belgium. ASPARAGUS. Asparagus, Plumosus, 3-in., $1 doz.. $S per 100 ; 4-in., $1.50 doz., $12 per 100 ; Sprengeri, 4-in., $1.25 doz., $10 per 100 ; 5-in., $2 doz.. $15 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chl- cago. Asparagus, Plumosus, 2-in. to 6-in. ; 2y2-in., $3.50 per 100 ; 3-in., $5 per 100 ; Sprengeri, 2-in. to 6-in. ; 3-in., $3 per 100 ; 4-in., $7.50 per 100 ; 5-in., $20 per 100 ; 6-in., $25 per 100. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Asparagus plumosus, 3-inch, not the kind grown to wholesale but grown for our exclu- sive retail trade. While they last $6 per 100, cash with order. Satisfaction guaran- teed. H amilton & Plummer, Kewanee, 111. Asparagus, Plumosus, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1,000 ; 3-in., $5 per 100. Sprengeri, 2>4-in., $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000 ; 3-in., $4 per 100; 4-in., $8 per 100. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O. Asparagus, Sprengeri, 2^ in., $2 per 100 ; 3-in., $3 per 100 ; 4-in., $4 per 100 ; 41/0- in, $5 per 100 : 5-in., $6 per 100. F. Walker & Comnany, Box 316, New Albany, Ind. Asparagus. Plumosus Nanus and Spren- geri, 4-in,, $10 per 100 ; 3-in., $5 per 100 ; 214-iu., $2.50 per 100; seedlings, $1 per 100. Ludvig Mosbaek. Onarga, 111. Asparagus Plumosus, 2^-in., $2 per 100 ; Sprengeri, 2%-in., $1.50 per 100 ; 4-in., bushy, $5 per 100. Hill top Greenhouses, 15-16 Gray Av., Utica, N. Y. Asparagus, A. plumosus, 4-ln., $10 per 100; K. Sprengeri, 2y2-in., $2.50 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Bentzen Floral Co., St. Louis, Mo. Asparagus Sprengeri, from rose pots, $x0 per 1,000 ; deflexus and robustus, $2.50 per 100. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus compacta, in 3-in. pots, ready for next shift, $5 per 100. Must sell to make ro o m. R. D. Herr, Refton, Pa. Asparagus, Plumosus and Sprengeri, 3%- in., $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000. Peter Rein- berg, 51 Wabash At., Chicago. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 3-in., $7 per 100 ; 4-in., 10c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. Asparagus, P. N.. 2-in., $2 per 100 ; Sprengeri, $2 per 100. Jos. H, Cunning- ham, Delaware, O. Asparagus, Plumosus, 2-in. to 6-in. ; Sprengeri, 2-in. to 6-in. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Asparagus, field grown, Sprengeri and Tenuissimus. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 2 14 -in., $2 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Asparagus plumosus, 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. AUCUBAS. Aucubas, 18 ins. high, pot grown, 15c. Chas. Ammann, Central Av., Tuckahoe Rd.. Yonkers, N. Y. AZALEAS. Azalea Indica, first consignment, for Christmas forcing, Simon Mardner, Vervae- neana, Deutsche Pearl, 50c, 75c, $1 each ; American varieties, for Easter blooming, including, Mme. Van der Cruysen, 40c, 50c, 60c, 75c, $1 each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila., Pa. Azaleas, Louis Van Houtte Fere. Ghent, Belgium. BAY TREES. Bay trees, Louis Von Houtte Pere, Ghent, Belgium. Bay trees, Julius Koehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. BEDDING STOCK. Bedding stock, stock plants, geraniums, coleus, alternantheras, salvia, etc. Charles Bramley & Son, 191 Becker Av., Cleveland, O. BEGONIAS. Begonias. Gloire de Lorraine, 2V,-in.. $1.") per 100, $140 per 1.000; 4-in.. $40 per 100 ; e-iu., $75 per 100 ; Turnford Hall, 2-in., $15 per 100 ; 2y2-in., $25 per 100. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O. Begonia Vernon, stock plants, 4-in., $6 per 100. 0. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Begonia Manicata Aurea, 3-in., extra fine. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Begonias, Louis Von Houtte Pere, Ghent. Belgium. Rex begonias, 2 and 2% in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. BULBS, ROOTS, TUBERS. Bulbs. Dutch, Narcissus Empress. Von Sion. double nose. $2.25 per 100, $20 per 1.000 ; Emperor. $1.75 per 100. $15 per 1.000 ; Von Sion. extra select. $1.60 per 100; $15 per 1.000; Paper White. Ig. flg.. $1.25 per 100. $9.50 per 1.000. Trumpet Major. $1 per 100. $9 per 1.000 ; Double Roman, $1 per 100, $9.50 per 1,000 ; Large Trumpet, mixed, SOc per 100, $7 per 1,000 ; Double, mixed, 75c per 100. $6.50 per 1.000. Iris; Germanica. mixed. $2 per 100 : Kaempferi. mixed, $5 per 100. Jas. Vick's Sons, Rochester, N. Y. Bulbs, for forcing, L. Harrisii and longi.- florum. white Roman hyacinths. Paper White narcissus. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., New York. Bulbs. L. Harrisii, L. longiflorum, Roman hyacinths. Paper White narcissus. J. M. Tborburn & Co.. 36 Cortlandt St.. New York. Bulbs, Dutch, azaleas, Harrisii, Paper Whites, Romans, freesias, callas, etc. Curria Bros., 308-213 Broadway, Milwaukee, Wis. Bulbs. $5 will buy 400 5 to 7 Captains Island Harrisii late dug bulbs. Wm. El- liott & Sous, New York. Bulbs and plants. Ward's high grade. Ralph M. Ward & Co.. 12 W. Broadway, New York. Bulbs, Dutch, for forcing and fall plant- ing. F ranken Bros., Lake Forest, 111. Calla bulbs, California grown, 1%-2-in., $7 per 100, $65 per 1,000 ; 2-2% -in. $10 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Calla lilies, $7 per 100. Mrs. A. M. Schafer, 229 Balmoral Av., Chicago. Cannas, %-eye bulbs, Oct. delivery. King Humbert, Count de Sachs, $3.50 per iai., $25 per 100 ; Papa Nardy, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100 ; David Harum, 75o per doz., $5 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chi- cago and New York. Cannas, 20 best varieties. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Cycas revoluta, $8 per 100 lbs. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. Freesia bulbs, American and French grown, first quality, 50c per 100, $3 per 1,000 ; choice, 65c per 100, $5 per 1,000 • select, 75c per 100, $6.50 per 1,000 ; mam- moth, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000; Jumbo; $2 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, ChicaEO and New York. Lily of the valley, cold storage pips, $1.50 per 100 ; $14 per 1,000. H. N. Bruns 1409-11 W. Madison St., Chicago. Lily of the Valley, Berlin and Hamburg, best quality. Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naarden, Holland. Lily of the valley, first-class pips. Julius Hansen. Pinneberg, G ermany. Narcissus, Paper White grandiflora, 13 ctm., up, $1.25 per 100, $9 per 1 000 • 14 ctm. up, $1.50 per 100, $11 per 1,000. Vaughan s Seed Store, Chicago and New Narcissus, P. W. grandiflora, $1 per 100,' $9 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, . Narcissi, double and single^ $3 per 1 000 F. A. Bailer, Bloomington, HI. CARNATIONS. Carnations, field grown, 2,500 White Law- son $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000 ; 1,200 Flora Hill, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; 1,000 Lady Bountiful, $8 per 100, $75 per 1,000 • i"", Moonlight, $6 per 100; 125 Boston ^^^^^' *^ P^"" 100: ■'5 Crane, 250 Manley 400 Higinbotham and 50 Marshall Field $4 per 100. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, ' 111. Carnations, strong, healthy, field grown • Lady Bountiful, $8 per 100, $75 per 1,000; Nelson Fisher, $7 per 100, $65 per 1,000- Flamingo, $6 per 100, $55 per 1,000; Genevieve Lord, $5 per 100, $45 per 1.000 N. Zweifel, N. Milwaukee, Wis. Carnations, field grown plants ; fine stock Ready now. Mrs. Higginbotham, $4 per 100 $35 per 1,000 ; G. Angel, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000; Morning Glory, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Wietor Bros., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Carnations, field grown. Crisis, $2 per doz., $15 per 100 ; Flamingo, $10 per 100 ; Enchantress, $8 per 100 ; Prosperity, $6 per 100 ; Queen Louise, Lorna, Portia, Eldorado, $5 per 100. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsbur g, Pa. Carnations, field grown. Lawson Nor- way. Prosperity. Joost. Armazindy. Lord, first size, $5 per 100. $45 per 1.000 ; sec- ond size. $4 per. 100. $37.50 per 1.000. W. H. Gullett & Sons. Lincoln. 111. Carnations, field grown, 900 The Queen, $5 per 100 ; 800 Joost, 200 Hill. 250 Bradt. $4 per 100. $35 per 1,000 ; 8,000 Fisher, 3y2C each, $30 per 1,000. L. E. Baylis, 32nd & Market Sts., Wilmington, Del . Carnation, Hannah Hobart; delivery commencing Jan. 1, 1906 ; rooted cuttings, $3 per doz., $15 per 100, $120 per 1,000. John H. Sievers & Co., 1251 Chestnut St., San Francisco, Cal. Carnation, Abundance, rooted cuttings. $10 per 100. $75 per 1.000 ; 500 at 1.000 rates. Unrooted cuttings same rates, with 25 extra on each 100. R. Fischer. Great Neck. L. I., N. Y. Carnations, 4.000 fine plants of Gene- vieve Lord, field-grown, $5.00 100 ; $40.00 1,000. 250 Flora Hill, strong plants, at $4.00 100. Cash. W. S. Garland, Des Plaines. 111. Carnations, Lawson, Estelle, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Nelson, Morning Glory, Guardian Angel, Flora Hill, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Carnations, choice, field grown. Nelson Fisher and Mrs. Patten, $8 per 100, $70 per 1,000 ; Boston Market, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. A. C. Canfield, Springfield, 111. Carnations, field grown. Queen Louise, Boston Market and White Cloud, stock strong and healthy, $5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1.000. Geo. R. Geiger, Nazareth , Pa. Carnations, field grown. 5.000 Lawson. $50 per 1.000 : 5.000 Mme. Joost. $40 per 1.000 ; 3.000 Prosperity and Peru. $40 per 1.000. W. A. Hammond, Richmond, Va. If you do not find what yon need in onr Ready Reference Department, write us abont it. 540 The American Florist. Oct. H, Carnation Candace, $2 per doz., $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. Dissemination 1906. Indianapolis Flower & Plant Co., and John Hartje, Indianapolis, Ind. Carnations, field grown. Queen Louise, Flora Hill, Peru and Sport, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Mrs. A. M. Schater, 229 Bal- moral Ay., Chicago. Carnations, 400 Harlowarden, 500 Queen Louise, 75 Norway ; fine, field grown ; $5 per 100. O . B. Stevens. Shenandoali, la. Carnations, fine field grown, Norway and Prosperity, $4 per 100 ; Joost, $3 per 100. Thomas Salveson, Petersburg, 111. Carnations, field grown. Guardian Angel, $3 "per 100, $25 per 1,000. Fluegge Bros., 2791 N. Leavitt St., Chicago. Carnations, field grown. Prosperity, $5 per 100 ; Red Sport, 2-in., $5 per 100. A. B. Davis & Son, Purcellville, Va. Carnation Robert Craig, March delivery, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. J. D. Thomp- son Carnation Co., Jollet, 111. Carnations, field grown, Peru, $35 per 1,000 ; Glacier, $45 per 1,000. Eli Cross, Grand Rapids, Mich. Carnations, new and standard varieties. Jensen & Dekema, 674 W. Foster Ave., Chi- cago. Carnations, Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens, L. I., N. Y. • Carnations, field grown, 3%c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg. Pa. Carnations, Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. Carnations, for lall delivery. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. Carnations, field grown. J. J. Arnold, Homer, N. Y. Carnations, F. Dorner & Sons Co., LaFay- ette, Ind. Carnations, H. Weber & Sons Co., Oak- land, Md. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums, Monrovia, stock plants, 10c each, $1 per doz., $6 per 100. Gunnar Teilmann, Marion, Ind. Chrysanthemums, novelties a specialty. Chas. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Chrysanthemums, Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. T. Chrysanthemums. Wood Bros., FlshklU, N. CINERASIAS. Cinerarias, 3-in., $4 per 100 ; 4-in., $6 per 100 ; ,5-in., $8 per 100. C. Winterich, Defiance, O. Cinerarias, 2%-in., $2 per 100, $5 for 300. Hill Top Greenhouses, 15-16 Gray Av., XJtica, N. Y. COLEUS. Coleus, novelties, $4 per 100 ; standards, $2 per 100. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond. Ind. Coleus, L. H. Foster Est., 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass. COREOPSIS. Coreopsis, Grandiflora Eldorado, $4 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Coreopsis Lanceolata, 2-yr., $3 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. CROTONS. Crotons, all leading kinds, IVi-'m., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O. CYCAS. Cycas Revoluta, 25o to $3 each. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chica- go;^ Cycas. R. Dreyer. Woodslde. L. I. N. Y. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamens, plants, Giganteum strain. Seed taken of only selected flowers and well built stock ; none better. 4-in., $12 ; 5-in., $24 per 100. Seed of above strain, new crop, $6 per 1,000. Try it. C. Winterich, Defiance, Ohio. Cyclamen, Splendens giganteum hybrids, five colors, well grown stock, $7 per 100 ; 3y2-in., $12 per 100 ; 4-in., $15 per 100 ; 5-in., $20 per 100. Paul Mader, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Cyclamen Giganteum, bushy plants, 3-in., $5 per 100 ; 5-in., $15 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, 15-16 Gray Av., Utica, N. Y. Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum, 2^4-in., $3 per 100. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, a Cyclamen, 4-in. stock. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. DAHLIAS. Dahlia roots in good variety. R. Vin- cent, Jr.. & Son, White Marsh, Md. DAISIES. Daisies, Longfellow and Snowball, traspl. from frames, 50c per 100, $4 per 1,000 ; Shasta, field clumps, $6 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Daisies, double. Snowball and Longfellow, $2.50 per 1,000. Byer Floral Co., Shippens- burg. Pa. Daisies, double. Snowball and Longfellow, $2.50 per 1,000. Byer Bros., Chambers- burg. Pa. Marguerites, Queen Alexandria, $3 per 100. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. DIGITALIS. Digitalis, fine field grown, $5 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. DRACAENAS. Dracaena Indiv., a^^p., 25c each, $3 doz., $20 per 100 ; Fragrans, 4-in., $3 doz. ; 5-in., $5 doz. ; Massangeana, 6-in., $1 each, $12 doz. The Geo. Wlttbold Co., 1657 Bucking- ham Place, Chicago. Dracaena Bruanti, 24 ins. high, bushy, 50c each, $5 per doz. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila., Pa. Dracaena Indiv., 3, 4, 5-in., $5, $10, $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Dracanas, L. H. Foster Est., 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass. Dracaenas, R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I., N. Y. ECHEVERLAS. Echeveria sec. glauca, $3 per 100. G Winterich, Defiance Ohio- EUONYMOUS. Euonymous Radicans, variegated, pot grown. IS in. to 2 ft. long, 12c ; from open ground, 8o ; upright, 1% f- high, yellow and white variegated, 15c. Chas. Ammann, Central Av., Tuckahoe Rd., Yonkers, N. Y. Euonymous, yellow variegated, 12 to 18 ins. high. $8 ner 100. C. Winterich. Defl- «Tice, Ohio. FERNS. Adiantum Croweanum, 3-in., strong plants, $2.50 per doz. ; $15 per 100 ; $125 per 1,000. Wm. F. Hasting, 383-87 Elli- cott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Adiantum, Cuneatum large plants from bench, $20 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Boston ferns, 5-in., $4 per doz. Eli Cross, Grand Rapids, Mich. Ferns, N. Scottii, 2^-in., 75c per doz., $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000 ; 3-in., $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100, $90 per 1,000 ; 4-in., $3.50 per doz., $25 per 100 ; 5-in., $6 per doz., $50 per 100 ; 6-in., $12 per doz., $75 per 100 ; 8-in. pans, $1.50 each, $18 per doz. ; 10-in. pans, $2 each, $24 per doz. N. Barrowsii, 3-in., $3.50 per doz., $25 per 100. N. P. Elegantissima, 2%-in., $3 per doz., $25 per 100. Adiantum Cuneatum, 214-in., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000; 3-in., $60 per 100, $50 per 1,000. Alsophila Aus- tralis, 2%-in., $8 per 100, $70 per 1,000 ; 3-in., $10 per 100, $90 per 1,000. Mixed tor fern dishes, 2%-in., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000 ; 3-in., $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Phila., Pa. Perns, Boston, 4-in., 20c each, $2 per doz., $15 per 100 ; 5-in., 50c each, $5 per doz., $40 per 100 ; 6-in., 75c each, $7.50 per doz., $60 per 100 ; 7-in., $1 each, $10 per doz., $75 per 100 ; 8-in., $1.25 each, $12 per doz., $90 per 100 ; 10-in., $2 each, $20 per doz., $150 per 100; 2^-in., $3 per 100, $25 per 1.000. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Perns, Boston, 2%-in., $5 per 100 ; 3-in., $10 per 100 ; 4-in., $15 per 100 ; 5-in., $25 to $35 per 100 ; 6-in., $40 to $50 per 100 ; 7-in., $60 to $75 per 100 ; 8-in., $1 to $1.50 each ; 10-in., $2 to $3 each. Scottii, 2 to 10-in. ; Piersoni, 2^ to 10-in. ; Barrowsii, 3-ln. ; Tarrytown, 2% to 4-in. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Ferns, Boston, 2-in., 50o doz., $4 per 100 ; 3-in., $1 doz., $8 per 100 ; 4-in., $1.50 doz., $12 per 100 ; 5-in., $3 doz. ; 6-in., $6 doz. ; 7-in., $9 doz. ; 8-in., $12 doz. ; 10-in., $18 doz. ; N. Barrowsii,, $25 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chi- cago. Ferns, Boston, 8-in., $1.25 to $1.50 each; Scottii, S-in., $2 each ; mixed ferns for dishes, 2%-in., $5 per 100 ; 3-iu., $7 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila, Pa. Perns, Nephrolepis Elegantissima, 214-ih., $22.50 per 100; N. Scottii, 214-in., $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000 ; Boston, 214-in., $3 per 100. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O. Perns, N. P. Elegantissima, all sizes, prices from 75c each ; $9 per doz. ; $50 per 100, up to $2, $3, $5 and $7.50 each. P. R. Plerson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y. Ferns, Boston, 2% in. to 10-in.; Scottii, 2-in. to 10-in.; Piersoni, 2% -in. to 10-in.; Barrowsii, 3-in.; Tarrytown, 2% -in. to 4-iii. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Perns, 2,000 Boston, 5-in., 15c; 6-in., 20c; 1,000 Piersoni, 5-in., 20o ; 6-in., 25c; 1,000 Scottii, 5-in., 40c ; 6-in., 50o. Benj. Connell, West Grove, Pa. Ferns, Scottii, strong rooted runners, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000 ; nice lot 6, 7 and 8-in. plants, prices on application. Davis Bros., Morrison, 111. Ferns, Scottii, bench, 3-in., 12%c ; 4-ln., 20c ; 5-in., 40c ; fine plants for 7, 8 and 9-in., 60c ; runners, 3c. Byers Bros., Chambers- burg, Pa. Perns, N. Barrowsii, $25 per 100 ; Scottii, 2y2-in., $5 per 100 ; Boston, 2i,4-in., $3 per 100. Henry H. Barrows & Sons, Whitman, Mass. Perns, Boston and Piersoni, large speci- mens, special prices on large lots. J. A. Peterson. Westwood, Cincinnati, O . Perns, Baker's ferns, best asst. vars. for dishes, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. C. F. Baker & Son, Utica. N. Y. Ferns, N. Scottii. John Scott, Keap St. Greenhouses, Brooklyn, N. Y. Perns, Boston. 5-in., 30c each. Geo. M. Emmans. Newton, N. J. Ferns, Scottii. R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I., N. Y. Perns, R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I., N. Y. FICUS. Picus Elastica. 4-in., $3 doz.; 5-in., $4.20 doz.; 6-ln., $6 doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chi cago. Ficus Elastica, 4-in., 25c; 5 to B%-in., 30c and 40c; 6-in., EOc. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila., Pa. Ficus Elastica, 15 to 18-in., $25 per 100. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O. Picus, 5-in., 35c each ; 8-in., 50c each. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Ficus, 4-in, 20c; 5-ln., 30c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Ficus, V. J. Berckmans Co., Inc., Au- gusta, Ga. Ficus Elastica, R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I., N. Y. FORGET-ME-NOTS. Forget-me-nots, field clumps, $4 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. GARDENIAS. Gardenias, 150 from 1 to 2 feet high, ISc each. Chas. Ammann, Central Av., Tuck- ahoe Rd., Yonkers, N. Y. Gardenias, P. J. Berckmans Co., Inc., Augusta, Ga. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, Bruanti, Centaure, Gloire de Prance, Hesteranthe, Jean de la Brete, Jean Viaud, La Favorite, Le Cid, Mme. Barney, Mme. Canovers, Mme. Jaulin, Mme. Landry, Marquise de Montmort, Miss P. Perkins, Miss Kendell, S. A. Nutt, Granville, L'Aube, Mrs. B. G. Hill, Queen of the West, $2 per 100 ; 50 of each of the above, $18 ; 25 o£ each, $10. R. Vincent, Jr. & Son, White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, Castellane, John Doyle, Perkins, Single and double Gen. Grant, La Favorite, Mme. Salleroi, rooted cuttings, $1 per 100 ; 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Geraniums, strong pot plants, Mme. Buch- ner, S. A. Nutt, J. Viaud, Beaute Poitevine. Bruant, $1.50 per 100, $14 per 1,000. The W. T. Buckley Plant Co., Springfield, 111. If yott do not find what von need in our Ready Reference Department, write ns about it /poj. The American Florist. '541 Geraniums, $10 and $12.50 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Geraniums, Rose, 2-iu., 2c. Byer Bros., ■ Chambersburg, Pa. Geraniums, L. H. Foster Est., 45 King St., Dorchester. ' Mass^ €LOXINIASr Gloxinias, Louis Von Houtte Pere, Ghent, Belgium. CREENS. Greens, dagger and fancy ferns, $1 per 1,000 ; galax, green, $1 per 1,000 ; bronze $1.50 per 1,000 ; laurel festooning, 5o and 6c per yd. ; green and sphagnum moss, $1 per bbl. ; sphagnum moss, bag, 50c, 5 bags, $2 ; ivy leaves, $4 per 1,000 ; Sprengeri, 25c and 50c per bunch ; Plumosus, 50c per bunch or string ; leucothoe sprays, $1 per 100, $7.50 per 1,000 ; wild smilax, $4 and $7 per case. Henry M. Robinson & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. Greens, fancy and dagger terns, 65o per 1,000 ; galax, bronze and green, 75c per 1,000 ; laurel festooning, 4c, 5c and 6c per yd. ; branch laurel, 35c per large bundle ; Princess pine, by the lb. or festooning. Crow l Fern Co., Millington, Mass. Greens, new decorative green, branches ol the Huckleberry tree. New crop hardy ferns, fancy, $1.25 per 1,000 ; dagger, $1 per 1,000. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co., Evergreen. Ala. Greens, wild smilax, palmetto and cycas, palm leaves, galax, leucothoe, ferns and mosses, leaf mold, orchid and azalea peats. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New Yorli. Greens, galax leaves, ferns and leucothoe sprays, holly. Princess pine, all kinds of evergreens. Galax leaves $1 per 1,000. N. Lecakes & Co., 53 W. 28th St.. New York. Greens, evergreens, fancy and dagger ferns, bronze and green galax. George Cot- sonas & Co., 45 W. 29th St., New York. Greens, southern wild smilax and florists' hardy decorative supplies. B. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. Greens, Asparagus plumosus nanus, 50c. per string. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. GREVaiEAS. Grevillea Robusta, strong, 2^-in. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. HARDY PERENNIALS. Hardy perennials, anemone, asters, cam- panula, iris, peonies, phlox, primulas, heath, hardy ferns, daffodils, etc. Tottenham Nurseries, Dedemsvaart, Holland. " Perennials, hardy, field clumps, large col- lection. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. HELIOTROPE. Heliotrope, $2.50 and $4 per nO. The E. G. Hill Company, Richmond, Ind. HOLLYHOCKS. Hollyhocks, 1-yr. 10 double sorts, also single, mixed, $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1,000. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Hollyhocks, double, yellow, pink, maroon, red, white, $3 per 100. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangea Otaksa, 6-in., 2Sc; 4-in., ISc; clumps for tubs, 60o. 76c, $1. Godfrey Asch- mann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila., Pa. Hydrangea Otaksa, field grown, 6-in., $10 per 100. Garfield Park Flower Co., 1688 W. Madison St., Chicago. Hydrangea, P. G., field, 1-yr., $4 per 100 ; 2-yr., $10 per 100. 0. M. Niuffer, Spring- fleld, O. Hydrangea Otaksa, field grown. $10, $12, $15 per 100. Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Hydrangea Otaksa and others. P. J. Berckmans Co., Inc.j Augusta, Ga. Hydrangea Otaksa, 4-in., $8 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. IRIS. Iris, German, mixed, divided, $1 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. IVY. Ivies, 1,000 pot grown, 3 to 5 feet high, 12o. Chas. Ammann, Central Av., Tucka- hoe Rd., Yonkers, N. Y. JAPANESE PLANTS. Japanese plants, tiny, in 2 and 3-ln. Jap- anese pots, $15, $20, $25 per 100. Hinode Florist Co., Woodside, N. Y., and White- stone. L. I., N. Y. JERUSALEM CHERRIES. Jerusalem cherries, 4-in., $1 doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chi- cago^ Jerusalem cherries, 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. LANTANAS. Lantanas, Bruant's dwarf varieties, $3 per 100. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. LEMONS. Lemon Ponderosa, 2%-in., $3 per 100 ; 3-in., $6 per 100. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O. Lemons, specimen. P. J. Berckmans Co., Inc., Augusta, Ga. MAGNOLIA. Magnolia Grandifiora and fuscata. P. J. Berckmans Co., Inc., Augusta, Ga. MANETTI STOCKS. Manetti rose stocks, special selected grade. Thos. Meehan & Sons, Inc., Box A, Dresh- ertown. Pa. , MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn, Vaughan's fresh Im- portation, English in brick, per 100 lbs., $6 f . 0. b. New York ; $6.50 f. o. b. Chicago. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Mushroom spawn, pure culture and Eng- lish, fresh supply every month. Knud Gun- destrup & Co., 4273 Milwaukee Av., Chicago. Mushroom spawn, Columbia, Alaska, Bo- hemia. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co., 911 Chemical Bldg., St. Louis, Mo. Mushroom spawn, frequent importations from England. J. J. Styer, Concordville, Pa. Mushroom spawn, Lambert's pure culture. Minnesota Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery Stock, Catalpa speciosa, silver maple, red bud, American sweet chestnut, black walnut, osier dogwood, American per- simmon, elm, tulip poplar, sweet gum, Rus- sian mulberry, buckeye, oaks, ash, sycamore, birch, water b^ech, wistarias, amphelopsis, yuccas, Althsea rosea, calycanthus, and other seedlings ; also tree and shrub seeds. Send for trade list. Forest Nursery and Seed Co., R. F. D. No. 2, McMinnville, Tenn. Nursery Stock, Biota aurea nana, liboce- drus decurrens, junipers, camellias. Tea.? weeping mulberries, Wiers cut leaf maples, loniceras and wisterias. P. J. Berckmans Co., Inc., Augusta, Ga. Nursery Stock, Pin Oaks, twice trans- planted, size 6 to 7, 7 to 8, 8 to 9, 9 to 10 and 10 to 12 feet. Andojrra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill, Phila., Pa. Nursery stock, low budded roses, tree roses, clematis, field and pot grown ; hy- drangea P. G. on stem. W. Van Kleef & Sons, Boskoop, Holland. Nursery stock, roses, field grown, for forcing, hardy fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, etc. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Nursery stock, hardy, fancy and ornamen- tal, pet grown forcing plants, lilacs a spe- cia lty. Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naarden, Holland. Nursery stock, trees, shrubs, vines and small fruits. The Wm. H. Moon Co., Mor- risville, Pa. Nursery Stock, Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. Nursery Stock. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. Shrubbery, Spirea Van Houttei and An- thony Waterer ; Hydrangea paniculata grand ; viburnum plicatum and other leading shrub- bery. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Specimen nursery stock. Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens, L. I., N. Y. ORANGES. Orange, Otaheite, 2%-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100; 4-in., $10 per 100. The Go od & Reese Co., Springfield, O. Oranges, specimen, P. J. Berckmans Co., Inc., Augusta, Ga. ORCHIDS. Orchids, Cattleya Gigas, C. Chrysotoxa, C. Schroederse, C. lablata and G. granulosa ; Oncidium fuscatum. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit, N. J. Orchids, largest growers, importers, ex- porters and hybridists in the world. Sander, St. Albans, Eng. Orchids, Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. PALMS. Kentia Belmoreana, 3M:-in., 12-14 ins. high, 5-6 Ivs., $2 doz., $15 per 100; 4-In., 15-17 ins., 56 Ivs., $3.60 doz., $30 per 100 ; 7-in., 32-34 ins., 6-7 Ivs., $2.50 each, $30 doz.; 10-in., 46-50 ms., 7-8 Ivs., $7.50 each; K. Forsteriana, 4-in., 18-20 ins. high, 3-6 ivs., 30c each, $3.60 doz. ; 5-ins., 24-26 ins., 4-6 Ivs., 60c each, $7.20 doz. ; 6-in., 26-30 Ins., 5 Ivs., $1.25 each, $15 doz. ; Latania Borbonica, 3-in., $1 doz., $7 per 100 ; 3%-ins., 11-13 Ins., high., 4-5 Ivs., $1,50 doz., $12 per 100 ; 4-in., 12-14 ins., 4-5 Ivs., 25c each, $3 doz. ; Ph(B- nix Canariensis, 8-in., 36-40 ins., high, 10-12 Ivs., $2.50 each; P. Reclinata, 6-in., 14-18 ins., 6-7 Ivs., 50c each, $6 doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Palms, Lantania Bor., 2-in. pots, seed leaves, $3 per 100 ; 3 in., 15-18 in., chr. Ivs., $12 per 100 ; 5-in., 18-20 in., 3-4 ch. Ivs., $15 per 100 ; 5-in., 20-24 in., 4 chr. Ivs., $20 per 100; Kentia Bel., 2% in. pots, 6-8 in., 2-3 Ivs., $10 per 100 ; 3-in., 8-10 in., 3-4 Ivs., $12.50 per 100. Sherman Nursery Co., Charles City, la. - Palms, novelties in decorative plants. Robt. Craig & Son, Market & 49th St., Phila., Pa. Palms, made up kentias, 8 and 9-in., $3 to $5 each. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Palms, kentias, latanias, phoenix. P. J. Berckmanns Co., Inc., Augusta, Ga. Palms, Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. Palms, L. H. Foster Est., 45 King St., Doi'chester, Mass. Palms, Hugh Low & Co;, Bush Hill Park, Middlesex, Eng. Palms, J. P. Wilcox, 521 Broadway, Coun- cil Bluffs, la. Palms, Louis Von Houtte Fere, Ghent, Bel- gium. Palms, Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. Palms, C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Palms, R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I., N. T. PANDANUS. Pandanus Utilis, 3-in., $2 doz. ; 5-in., $5 doz. ; 6-in., $9 doz. ; 7-in., $1 each, $12 doz. ; Veitchii, 6-in., $1.50 each, $18 doz. ; 7-in., $2 each, $24 doz. ; 8-in., $3 each, $36 doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Pandanus, Veitchii, large specimens, spe- cial prices on large lots. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, 0. PANSIES. Pansies, Jennings strain, field grown, $4 per 1,000, $7 per 2,000 ; by mail, 70c per 100. Oct. 1 plants in bud and bloom, $1 per 100. B. B. Jennings, box 254, South- port. Conn. Pansies, fiorists' international plants, $1.50 and $1 per 100 ; seedlings, 50c per 100, $4 per 1,000. Ludvlg Mosbaek, Onar- ga. 111. Pansies, large fiowered, transpl., $4 per 1,000 ; larger plants in bud and bloom, $6 per 1,000, 70c per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. Pansies, strong plants for winter bloom- ing, 50c per 100, $4 per 1,000. P. A. Bailer, Bloomington, 111. Pansy plants. Brown's select giant, jnlxed colors, $3 per 1,000. Peter Brown, Lancas- ter. Pa. Pansies, 50c per lUO, $3 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. Pansies, per 1,000, $4. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. PEONIES. P^bnies, Queen Victoria, $9 per 100; Festiva maxima, $30 per. 100; Fragrans, $6 per 100. Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxle, Mo. Peonies, choice names, all classes, early and late, $9 per 100. P. A. Bailer, Bloom- ington, 111. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 542 The American Florist. Oct 14, Peonies, true to name. Peterson Nursery, 503 W. Peterson Av., Chicago. Peonies, Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Qu eens, L. I., N. Y. PEPPERS. Celestial peppers, 4-in. stock. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Peppers, California, 4-in., $1 doz. ; 5-in., $1.50 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Bucking ham Place. Chicago. Peppers, Christmas, 214-in., $2 per 'lOO ; 3-in., flower and berry, $4 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. POmSETTIAS. ~~ Poinsettias, 2H-in., $5 per 100, $10 lor 250. W. W. Stertzing, 7280 Old Manchester Road, St. Louis, Mo. Poinsettia, 214-in., $5 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., PainesYllle, O. Poinsettias, 4-in., $15 per 100. Crabb & Hunter, Grand Rapids, Mich. PRIMULAS. Primula obconica Grandiflora, quality guaranteed ; alba and rosea, 2-in., $1.75 per 100. Byer Floral Company, Shippens- burg. Pa. Primula obconica, fancy strain, 4-in., 10c ; Chinese, John Rupp's best strain, 4-in., 10c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Fhila., Pa. Primulas, Obconica, 2>4-in., $2.59 per 100, $20 per 1,000 ; Chinese, 214-in., $2.50 per 100. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O. Primulas, Obconica, 2-in., $2 per 100 ; Chinese, 3-in., $4 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Primulas, Chinese and obconica, ready now, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Del- aware, O. Primula obconica, young plants, $2.50 per 100. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Primula obconica, 21^-in. and 3-in. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Primroses, Chinese and Obconica, 214-in., $2 per 100, $5 lor 800 ; 3-in., $3 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, 15-16 Gray At., Utica, N. Y. Primroses, Chinese, ready lor 3% -in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Cash, J. W. Miller, R. D. 6, Carlisle, Pa. Primroses, Chinese and obconica, 214-iu., $2 per 100. C. R. Hills Co., Grand Rapids, Mich. Primroses, Chinese, best strain, 214 and 3-in. Nathan Smith & Son, Advian, Mich. Primroses, Chinese, 2-in., 3-in., 4-in. ; Baby, 3-in. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Primroses. 3-in., $4 per 100 ; 4-in., $6 per 100. C. Winterich, Defiance, Ohio. PRIVET. Privet, California, 4 and 5-yrs., heavy, $6 per 100, $52 per 1.000; 3-yr., 18-24 ins., 5-8 branches, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000 ; 3-yr., 2-2y2 ft. 5-10 brchs.. $2 per 100 ; $18 per 1,000 ; 3-yr., 2y2-3 ft., 5-10 brchs., $2.50 per 100. $22 per 1.000 l 2-yr., 2-2y2 ft., 5-8 brchs., $2 per 100. $18 per 1,000 ; 2-yr.. 2y2-3 ft., 5-8 brchs., $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; 2-yr., 3-3y2 ft., 6-8 brclis., $3 per 100, $22.50 per 1,000. River View Nurseries. Little Silver, N. J. Privet, choice California, large plants, quick shipment ; 4-5 ft., $4 per 100 ; 3-4 It., $3 per 100 ; 2-3 It., $2 per 100. Cash with order. Atlantic Coast Nurseries, As- bury Park, N. J. Privet, Calitornia, R. Dreyer, Woodside. L. I., N. Y. RHAPIS. Rhapis, 5 to 15 shoots, 50c each. Hin- ode Florist Co., Woodside and Whitestone, L. I., N. Y. ROSES. Roses, Baby Rambler, 214-in., $2 per doz., $12.50 per 100 ; 3-in., $3 per doz., $25 per 100 ; 4-in., $5 per doz., $35 per 100 ; 5-in., $8 per doz.j $50 per 100. Hol- land grown dormant stock, Jan. delivery, $3.75 per doz., $25 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, 84-86 Randolph St., Chicago, and 14 Barclay St., New York. Roses, field grown, on own roots ; both hardy and tender ; all the best varieties. Our long experience enables us to safely ship anywhere. We are headquarters. Pay you to get our wholesale price list. Cali- fornia Rose Company, Los Angeles, Cal. Roses. American Beauty, from field for Easter forcing, 24 ins. and upward, for 6-in. pots, 25c each, by doz. or 100. God- frey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila, Pa. Roses, lor forcing. Brides and Maids, 4- In.. $8 per 100 ; 3-in., $3.50 per 100 ; Ivory and Golden Gates, 3-in., $3.50 per 100. W. H. GuUett & Sons. Lincoln. 111. Roses, Crimson Rambler, for Easter forc- ing, 3 to 4 and 4 to 5 ft., 15c and 18c ; Baby Rambler, 3% in., 8 to 10 ins., 20c. Benj. Connell, West Grove, Pa. Roses, 2-yr. field grown. Crimson Rambler, Genl. Jacqueminot. Paul Neyron, Mme. Plantier, $10 per 100. C. M. NiufEer, Springfield, O. Roses, Baby Rambler and all leading American varieties, from 2^/2, 4 and 5-in. pots. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. Roses, field grown, own root, over 100 best varieties, $50 per 1,000 and up. Cali- fornia Rose Co., Inc., Los Angeles, Cal. Roses, Crimson Rambler, 6-in. pot grown for forcing purposes, $40 per 100. Holton & Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Rose, Baby Rambler, 214-in., $7.50 per 100, $70 per 1,000. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O. Roses, complete list of all forcing varie- ties, new and old. John N. May, Summit. N. J. Roses, field grown, Dorothy Perkins, Marie Favie. P. J. Berckmans Co., Inc., Augusta, Ga. Roses, American Beauties and all kinds of Tea roses. Heller Brothers, New Castle, Ind. Roses, Philadelphia Rambler, 1 to 3 yrs. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Roses, field-grown, for forcing. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. - Roses, Robert Craig & Son, Market & 49th Sts., Phila., Pa. Roses, Hugh Low & Co., Bush Hill Park, Middlesex, Eng. Roses, Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. Roses, from 3-in. pots. Wood Bros., Fish- kill, N. Y. SEEDS. Asparagus, A. plumosus nanus. Northern greenhouse grown seed, 100 seeds, 60c ; 250 seeds, $1.15 ; 1,000 seeds, $4. Southern greenhouse grown, 1,000 seeds, $2.50 ; 5,000 seeds, $10. A. plumosus robustus, 100 seeds, $1 ; 1,000 seeds, $9. Decumbens, 100 seeds, 50c ; 1,000 seeds, $4. Comorensis, 100 seeds, $1 ; 1,000 seeds, $7.50. Cash discount 2 per cent. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Seed, cyclamen, Rawson's royal strain, pure white, deep red. delicate pink, Christ- mas red, white with claret base, mauve, sal- mon pink and in mixture, $1 per 100 seeds, $9 per 1,000.. W. W. Rawson & Co., 12-13 Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston, Mass. Cyclamen seed. Low's Salmon, Glganteum. Hugh Low & Co., Bush Hill Park, Middle- sex, Eng. Caulifiower seed, Wiboltt's Snowball, No. 34. R. Wiboltt, NakskoT, Denmark. Cabbage seed, Puget Sound, new crop. Cox Seed Co., San Francisco. Cyclamen seed, giant, mixed, 40c per 100. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. Pansy seed, finest mixed, 1,000 seeds, 25c ; 1 oz.. $2.25. H. Wrede. Luneberg, Germany. Pansy seed, florists' international, ^-oz., $1 ; oz., $7, mixed ; seed ot giant vars., mixed, %-oz., 65c; oz., $4. Ludvlg Mos- baek, Onarga, 111. Pansy seed. Brown's extra select giant, 3,000 seeds, $1; 14 oz., $1.50; % oz., $2.50; oz., $5. Peter Brown, Lancaster, Pa. Pansy seed, finest mixed, $1 per pkt., $5 per oz. E. B. Jennings, box 254, South- port. Conn. Pansy seed, large, oz., $4. Jos. H. Cun- ningham, Delaware, O. Peony seed, Chinensis, oz., 35c. ; lb., $5. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. Schizanthus seed, Wisetonensis, Hugh Low & Co., Bush Hill Park, Middlesex, Eng. Seed grower, contract growing orders a specialty. Selected phlox seed, Drum- mondi, Grandiflora, Nana Compacta and separate colors. Also verbenas, zinnias, pansies. Vegetable seeds, beet, cabbage, car- rot, onion, etc. Jacques RoUand, Nimes, France. Seeds, Cineraria grandiflora, medium, mixed, trade pkt. 50c ; dwarf, mixed, trade pkt. 50c : pansy seed, mixed, % oz., 60c ; 14 oz., $1.15 ; oz., $4.50 ; large flr., oz., $1.25. W. C. Beckert, Allegheny, Pa. Seeds, Wm. P. Craig, importer and ex- porter seeds, bulbs and plants. Wm. P. Craig, 1305 Filbert St., Philadelphia, Pa. Seed Growers, Calilornia specialties. C. C. Morse & Co., 815-817 Sansome St., San Francisco, Cal. Seeds, 3,700 acres ol garden seeds in cul- tivation. Braslan Seed Growers Co., San Jose, Cal. Seeds, high grade grass, clover and tree seed. Conrad Appel, Est. 1789, Darmstadt, Germany. Seeds, bulbs, plants. Arthur T. Bodding- ton, 342 W. 14th St., New York. Seeds, pea and other seeds, W. W. John- son & Son, Ltd.. Boston, Eng. Seeds, onion sets and garden seeds. Leon- ard Seed Co., Chicago. Seeds, W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa. SMILAX. Smilax, 21i-in., $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O. Smilax, 2-in., $1.50 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. C. Humfeld, Clay Center, Kans. Smilax, Irom rose pots, $10 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa, Smilax, 500 strong, 214-in., the lot for $6. Thos. Salveson, Petersburg, 111. Smilax. Wood Bros.. Flshklll. N. Y. SPHAGNUM MOSS. Sphagnum moss and peat, leaf mould, etc. American Moss & Peat Co., Waretown, Ocean Co., N. J. STEVIAS. Stevia, field clumps, $8 per 100. C. B. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. STOCK WANTED. Wanted, 400 home grown callas, 1st or 2nd size. Give size of bulb or plant, no Calif, stock wanted. Joy & Son Co., Nash- ville, Tenn. STRAWBERRY PLANTS. Strawberry plants. Gaudy, Bubach, New Home, 40c per 100, $3 per 1,000 ; Glen Mary, Clyde, Fairfield, Michel's Early, Hav- erland. Excelsior, Tenn. Prolific, Brandy- wine, 30c per 100, $2.50 per 1,000. River- view Nurseries, Little Silver, N. J. SWEET WILLIAMS. Sweet Williams, 3 per 1,000. Byer Bros., Chambcrsburg, Pa. TREES. Trees, Iruit, ornamental and shade trees, shrubs, evergreens, climbers, etc. EUwan- ger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. VEGETABLE PLANTS. Asparagus. Palmetto, 2-yr., 40c per 100 $3 per 1,000 : 1-yr., 30c per 100, $2.50 per 1,000 ; Barr's Mammoth, 1-yr., 30c per 100, $2.50 per 1,000 ; Conover's Colossal, 1-yr., 30c per 100, $2.50 per 1,000 ; Donald's Bl- mira. 1-yr., 30c per 100, $2.50 per 1,000. Columbian White, Giant Argenteuil, 1-yr., 40c per 100, $2.75 per 1,000. River View Nurseries, Little Silver, N. J, VINCAS. Vinca major variegata, field grown, with or without vines, $4 per 100. $35 per 1,000. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O. Vincas, excellent field clumps, major varie- gated and major (green). Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Vinca variegata, field grown, $4 per 100 $35 per 1,000. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Vinca Variegated, field grown, $4 and $5 per 100. J. J. Arnold, Homer, N. Y. Vinca Variegata, field grown, $4 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware. O. Vinca variegata, field grown, $4 per 100. C. M. Niufler, Springfield, O. Vinca variegata, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. VIOLETS. Violets, Fine large field grown single violet clumps, clean and thrifty, at $3.50 per 100 — Princess of Wales, Calilornia, Dorsett and Russian. Satisfaction guaran- teed. Cash with order, please. Clifton> Hill Floral Co., Omaha, Neb. If y^u do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. /poj. The American Florist. 543 Violet plants, Princess of Wales and Dor- sett, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000 ; Swanley White, $5 per 100. Eli Cross, Grand Rapids, Mich. ^ Violets, field clumps, California, Princess of .Wales, Swanley White and Hardy English. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Violets, Marie Louise, field grown. $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Davis Brothers, Mor- rison. 111. Violets, Wood Bros., Fishklll, N. Y WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS. GonnDisslon Dealers. Allen. J. K.. 106 W. 28th St.. N. Y. Amling, B. C. 32-.36 Randolph St.. Chicago. Angermueller, Geo. H., 1324 Pine St., St. Louis. Berger Bros.. 1235-1237 Filbert St., Phila- delphia, Pa. Berning. H. G., 1402 Pine St., St. Louis. Braidwood, J. B., Colorado Springs, Colo- Cleveland Cut Flower Co., The, 52-54 High St., Cleveland. O. Deamud. J. B., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Dumont &, Co., 1305 Filbert St., Phila. Fenrich, Jos. S., 48 W. 30th St., N. Y. Flower Growers' Market, 60 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Ford Bros., 48 W. 28th St., N. Y. Ghormley, Wm., 57 W. 28th St., N. Y. Guttman, Alex. J., 43 W. 28th St., N. Y. Hart, James, 117 W 30th St., N. Y. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee. Wis. Horan. Edward C- 55 W. 28th St., N. Y. Hunt. E. H.. 76 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Kennicott Bros. Co., 40-44 Randolph St., Chicago. Kessler, Phil F., 42 W. 28th St., N. Y. Kuehn, C. A., 1122 Pine St.. St. Louis. Langjahr. Alfred H., 55 W. 28th St., N. Y. McCullough Sons Co., J. M., 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati, O. McKellar, Chas. W., 51 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. McKissick, W. E., 1221 Filbert St., Phil- adelphia. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38-40 Mia- mi Ave., Detroit, Mich. Millang, Charles, 50 W. 29th St., New York. Murdock, J. B., & Co., 545 Liberty Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. New York Cut Flower Exchange, Coogan Bldg., 6th Ave, and W. 26th St., N. Y. Niessen Co., Leo., 1217 Arch St., Phila., Pa. Pe nnock. S S., Philadelphia. Philadelphia Cut Power Co., 15-16-18 San- som St.. Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 504 Liberty Ave.. Pittsburg, Pa. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 228 Diamond St., Pittsburg, Pa. Pollworth. C. C, Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Randall, A. L. Co., 19 Randolph St., Chi- cago. Raynor. John I., 49 W. 28th St., N. Y. Rice Bros., 128 N. 6th St., Minneapolis, Minn. Seligman, John, 56 W. 26th St., N. Y. Sheridan. Walter P., 39 W. 28th St., N. Y. Traendley & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St., N. Y. Vaughan & Sperry, 58-60 Wabash Aye., Chi- pago. Weli;h Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. Winterson, E. P., Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Young. A. L.. & Co., 54 W. 28th St., N. Y. Young, John, 51 W 28th St.. New York. Young. Thos., 43 W. 28th St.. New York. Young & Nugent. 42 W. 28th St., New York. Zech & Mann. 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Growers. Bassett & Washburn, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Benthey-Coatsworth Co., The, 35 Randolph St.. Chif-ago. Brant, D. Wood, W. Peterson and N. 48th Aves.. Chicago. Bruns, H. N., 1409-11 W. Madison St., Chl- cago. Budlong, J. A., 37-39 Randolph St., Chicago. Hill. The E. G. Co., Richmond, Ind. Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. Peacock Dahlia Farms, Atco, N. J. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 35-37 Randolph St., Chicago. Reinberg, Peter, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Sinner Bros., 60 Wabash Ave., Chicago. South Park Floral Co., Heller Bros., New Castle. Ind. Weiland & Risch, 59 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Wietor Bros., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Wittbold, Geo., Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. RETAIL CUT ELOWERS. Aitken, Mark, 378 Main St., Springfield, Mass. Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree St., At- lanta, Ga. Berke, George H., 1505 Pacific Ave., Atlan- tic City, N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Blackistone, 14th and H Sts., N. W., Wash- ington, D. C. Breitmeyer's, John, Sons, cor. Miami and Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. Cooke, Geo. H., Connecticut Ave. and L St., Washington, D. C. Daniels & Fisher. Denver, Col. Donohoe, W. H., 2 West 29th St., New York. Eickholt, Mrs. Chas., Galveston, Tex. Garden, Alex. B., 441 Center Market, Wash- ington, D. C. Gude, A., D. C. Hauswirth, P. J., Auditorium Annex, Chi- cago. Hess & Swoboda, 1415 Farnam St., Omaha, Neb. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Lange, A., 51 Monroe St., Chicago. Mills The Florist, 36 W. Forsyth St., Jack- sonville, Fla. Park Floral Co., The, Denver, Colo. Palmer's. Buffalo, N. Y. Shaffer, 14th and I Sts., Washington, D. C. Sievers & Boland, 33 Post St., San Fran- cipco. Cal. ^ Weber, Fred C, 4320-28 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. Wnlf, John. Savannah, Ga. ARTIFICIAL FLOWERS. Artificial Leaves, all styles in hundreds of different designs. Rossig Bros., 497 W. Broadway, New York. Bro., 1214 P St., Washington, BOILERS. Boilers, two 60-in. by 16 ft. Horizontal tubular boilers, $300 each. Boilers in all sizes. 10,000 4-in. boiler tubes, 10c per ft. Ctiicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35tU & Iron Sts., Chicago. Boilers, improved greenhouse boilers, made of best material, shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Kroesohell Bros. Co., 45 Erie St.. Chicago. Boilers, Wilks' greenhouse heaters, all steel, hard or soft coal, run 15 hours, no night fireman. S. P. Wilks Mfg. C, 3517 Shields Av., Chicago. Boilers, Gurney heaters, heat by steam or hot water. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., Ill 5th Ave., N. Y. ; 74 Franklin St., Boston. Boilers, Purman boilers. Particularly well adapted for greenhouse heating. The Heren- de en Mfg. Co., Dept. Am., Geneva, N. Y. Boilers, heating and ventilating apparatus of all kinds. Burnham-Hitchings-Pierson Co.. 1133 Broadway. New York. Boilers, pipes and fittings. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. . Boilers, send tor prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Boilers, boilers of high grade for green- houses. Steam and hot water. Giblln & Co., TJtlca, N. Y. Boilers, tor greenhouse heating. The Greenhouse Co., Kearney Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Boiler repairs, Johnston HeaJtlng Co., 1135 Broadway. New York. Boilers, water tube steam boiler. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda. N. Y. BOXES. Cut Flower Boxes, cut flower boxes, water- proof, corner lock style. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Llv- ingston Seed Co., Columbus^ 0. BUILDING MATERIAL. Building Material, lumber for greenhouse benches. Ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. We are in special position to furnish " Pecky Cypress"; everything in pine and hemlock building lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., cor. Weed St. and Hawthorne, Chicago. Building Material, cypress is far more durable than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhouses and other building material. Men furnished to super- intend erection when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumber Co., i^Teponset, Boston, Mass. Building Material, cypress sash bars. Ten- nessee red cedar posts, pecky cypress bench- es, hotbed sash and frames, ventilating ap- paratus, pipe, fittings and all supplies need- ed in new or reconstruction work. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St.. Chicago. Building Material, our designs embody best features of greenhouse construction, best grade gulf cypress used. Red cedar posts, iron fittings, uotbed sash. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland. O. Building Material, Gulf Cypress green- house material. Hotbed sash. We furnish everything for building. S. Jacobs & SonJ, 136-5-73 Flushing Ave.. Brooklyn, N. Y. Building Material, new and second-hand gulf cypress greenhouse lumber : hotbed sash. Metropolitan Material Co., 139S-140S Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Building Material, cypress sash bars; greenhouse material of any description. Write for catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 111-125 Blackhawk St., Chicago. Building Material, greenhouse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Washington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 615- 21 Shefiield Ave.. Chicago. Building Material of all descriptions, cold frames, hot-bed sash, etc. Burnham Hitch- ings Pierson Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. Building Material, hotbed sash, 1,000 3x6, $1.65 each. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th & Iron Sts., Chicago. " Construction Material, cypress sash bars, iron and wood frame beds and benches, hot- bed sash and frames. The Greenhouse Co., Kearney Ave,. Jersey City. N. J. COAL. Coal. Florists' -special ; "Kinkaid" Hock- ing. Kanawha Splint, lower vein Brazil Block, genuine smokeless Pocahontas, Sulli- van County Indiana Lump. Globe Coal Co., 1560-1570 Old Colony Bldg., Chicago. FERTILIZERS. Manure, Thomson's vine, plant, vegetable, chrysanthemum and topdressing manure. Wm. Thomson & Sons, Ltd., Tweed Vineyard, Clovenfords, Scot. GLASS. __^ Glass, importers and jobbers ; greenhouse glass a specialty. Window gla.ss. James H. Rice Co., 80-82 Wabash Ave., 34-40 S. Water St., Chicago. Glass, French and American "White Kose" brand. Stenzel Glass Co., 2 Hudson St., New York: 101 Portland St.. Boston. Glass, 1,000,000 ft. ribbed roofing glass, 6c per sq. ft. Chicago House Wrecking Co., AV. 35th & Iron Sts.. Chicago. ' Glass, plate and window glass. Green- house glass a specialty. Sprague-Smith Co., 205 Randolph St., Chicago. Glass Repair Clamp, Peerless glass repair clamps. Box of 150, $1. Alexander Klok- ner, Wauwatosa. Wis. Glass, good brands, quick shipments, large stock. Sharp. Partridge & Co., 22d St. and Union place. Chicago. Glass, window glass. Greenhouse glass a specialty. H. M. Hooker Co., 50 W. Ran- dolph St., Chica go. Glass, greenhouse glass. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 544 The American Florist. Oct. 7^ Glass, tank window glass. Hothouse glass a specialty. D. O. Cunningham Glass Co., Pittsburg. Pa. Glass, glass at wholesale. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. G LAZING POINTS. Glazing Points, see the point? Holds glass firmly. Peerless glazing points are the best. No rights or lefts. Box of 1,000 points, T5c, postpaid. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St.. Philadelphia. GOLD FISH. Gold fish in different variety. Send for price list. Meine & Moss, 100 So. 22nd St., Richmond. Ind. GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse Construction, Eureka green- house the best and lowest in price. All houses erected at factory and shipped to pur- chaser with blue prints, photographs and plain directions so any person can put up. Dillon Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Bloomsburg, Pa. GUTTERS. Gutters, Garland's gutters will keep snow and ice oft your glass. A sample of our gut- ter is on exhibition at Chicago Flower Grow- ers' Market. Geo. M. Garland, Des Plaines, 111. Gutters, new duplex gutter, only drip proof gutter on the market. E. Hippard, Youngstown, Ohio. Gutters. Jennings Improved iron gutters. Diller. Caskey & Co., Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. HOSE. Hose, hose valves and steamfitting tools. Metropolitan Material Co., 1408 Metropol- itan Ave., Metropolitan, N. Y. IMPLEMENTS. Implements, "Iron Age," farm and gar- den, Bateman Mfg. Co., Box 84, Grenloch, N. J. INSECTICIDES. Fumigating Supplies, vaporizing pans for tobacco extracts, improved. Diller, Caskey & Co., 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Fumigating Supplies, tobacco dust for fumigating. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., 81 Pine St., New York. Insecticides, Nikoteen, non-injurious, for fumigating or spraying. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. LAWN MOWERS. Lawn Mower, The Clipper lawn mower. No. 1, 12-ln., $5; No. 2, 15-in., $6; No. 3, 18-in., $7 ; No. 4, 21-in.. $8. Draft, money order or reg. letter. Clipper Lawn Mower Co.. Dixon, 111. MASTICA. Mastica, tor glazing greenhouses. F. O. Pierce Co., 170 Fulton St., New York. METAL DESIGNS. Metal Designs, send for prices. A. Her- mann. 404-12 E. 34th St., New York. MISCELLANEOUS. Book, Peony manual, 30c. C. S. Harrison, York, Neb. Engravings, best engravings and illustra- tions of every description for catalogues. Send for estimates. Globe Eng. & Elec. Co., 427 Dearborn St., Chicago. Floral photographs, Foley's, 226-228% Bowery, New York. Printing, large runs of catalogues a spe- cialty. Write for figures. Regan Printing House. 89-91 Plymouth Place. Chicago. PAINT, PUTTY, ETC. Paint, Putty, Etc., the Jas. H. Rice Co., 80-82 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Paint, Putty, Etc., H. M. Hooker Co., 59 W. Randolph St., Chicago. PIPE, FITTINGS, ETC. Iron Fittings, Etc., send for prices. Lock- land Lumber Co., Lockland, O. Iron Fittings, patent iron bench fittings and roof supporters. Diller, Caskey & Co., 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Pipe, Iron Fittings, Etc., galvanized iron sash hinges, screw eyes, screw books, U bolts, galvanized iron buckles and wire. Fittings for purlin and ridge supports. Foley Mfg. Co.. 471 W. 22d St., Chicago. Pipe, 50,000 ft. 1-in. wrought iron pipe, with couplings, 3Hc per ft. ; pipe in sizes from % to 42-In. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th & Iron Sts., Chicago. Pipe, wrought iron pipe, ail sizes from %- In. to 14-in. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th and Iron Sts., Chicago. Pipes, fittings and valves. The Green- house Co., Kearney Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Pipes and Iron Fittings, S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. Pipe and fittings. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398 Metropolitan Av., Brooklyn, N. Y. Wrench. Ideal chain. No. 2, capacity Vz in. to 3 Ins., $3.60 ; No. 3, 1 in. to 4 Ins., $4.80 ; No. 4, 2 ins. to 6 ins., $6.60 ; No. 5, 2% ins. to 10 Ins., $9.60. Kroeschell Bros., 45 Erie St., Chicago. POTS, PANS, ETC. Pots, standard, seed pans, cut flower cy- linders, hanging baskets, lawn vases, etc. Hllflnger Bros. Pottery, Fort Edward, N. Y. Pots, Standard pots, which for strength and porosity combined are best on market. A. F. Kohr, 1521-23 N. Leavitt St., Chicago. Pots, Standard flower pots. The Whiil- din Pottery Co., Philadelphia, Pa. ; Jersey City. N. J. ; Long Island City, N. Y. Pots, before buying write tor prices. Geo. Keller & Son, 361-63 Hemdon St., near Wrightwood Ave., Chicago. Pots, red standards, full size, and wide bottoms. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., 490 Howard St.. Detroit, Mich. Pots, Standard flower pots. We can save you money. W. H. Ernest, 38th and M. Sts., Washington, D. C. Pots, red pots. Sample pot and price list on application. C. C. PoUworth Co., Mil- waukee. Wis. Pot hangers, Kramer's, $1 doz. by exp., (1.25 by mail. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. Pots, pots of ail kinds. A. H. Hews & Co., No. Cambridge, Mass. ; Long Island City, N. Y. Pots, red standard ; azalea pots. The Kel- ler Pottery Co., 213-223 Pearl St., Norris- town. Pa. Pots, Syracuse red. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse, N. Y. Pots, red standard. Paduoah Pottery, Paducah, Ky. PUMPING ENGINES. Pumping Engines, two streams of water for 1 hour cost 2 cents if you use a Stand- ard pumping engine. The Standard Pump & Engine Co.. Cleveland. O. RAFFLA. Raffla, samples free if you mention the American Florist. Large assortment of col- ors. R. H. Comey Co., Camden, N. J., 810-24 Washburn Av., Chicago. RIBBONS. Ribbon, ribbon specialists. M. Rice & Co., 1220 Race St., Philadelphia. SEED CASES. Seed cases. Heller's mice proof. Heller & Co., Montclair, N. J. STEAM TRAPS. steam Traps, the Standard return steam trap has no equal for its simplicity of work- ing. E. Hippard. Youngstown. Ohio. Steam Traps, Morehead traps. Insure free circulation of coils. Save fuel. American Blower Co., Detroit. Mich. TOOTHPICKS. Toothpicks, wired, $1.50 per 10,000 ; $6.25 per 50.000. W. J. Cowee. Mfr.. Berlin. N. Y. SUPPLIES. Supplies, tin foil, cut wire, corrugated boxes, folding boxes, ribbons, letters, wire designs, etc. Henry M. Robinson & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. Supplies, cape flowers, cycas leaves, metai designs and all florists' supplies. A. Horr- inann. 404-12 E. 34th St., New York, Supplies, importers and manufacturers of florists' supplies. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St.. New York. Supplies, swans, storks, ducks, fancy bas- kets, novelties. J. Stern & Co., 1928 Qer- mantown avenue, Philadelphia. Supplies, importers and manufacturers of florists, supplies. L. Baumann & Co., 78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Supplies, wire designs, etc. The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, 52-54 High Street, Cleveland, O. Supplies, florists' wire designs and sup- plies. Emil Steffens, 335 B. 21st St., New York. Supplies, all the newest novelties. M. Rice & Co., 1220 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Supplies, complete line of florists' supplies. L. A. Tenner, 58-60 Wabash Av., Chicago. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Ventilators, the Standard ventilating ma- chinery ; original machine with selt-oiUng cups : most powerful, least complicated, very compact. E. Hippard, Youngstown, O. Ventilators, the New Departure ventilat- ing appliance, cheapest and best. It you doubt, try it and be convinced. J. D. Car- mody. EvansvIUe, Ind. Ventilating Apparatus, send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs £ Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ventilators, ventilating apparatus. Metro- politan Material Co.. 1398-1408 MetropoU- tan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ventilators. Evans' improved Challenge ventilating apparatus. Quaker City Machine Works, Richmond, Ind. Ventilating Apparatus, send tor circulars. Diller, Caskey & Co., cor. 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Ventilators, hand ventilating, etc. The King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. Ventilators, New Departure ventilating appliance. J. D. Carmody, Evansville, Ind. WIRE SUPPORTS. Wire supports, model extension carnation supports, galvanized wire rose stakes, tying wires, single and dbl. pot hangers. Igoe Bros., 226 N. 9th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. WIRE WORK. Wire Work, None made as good at our prices. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. *.- .-«»-^fc.*»-" i Circulation in ) \ 5 ! Buyers' Brains \ \— I iTS the kind enjoyed by the American I * Florist. Its actual paid circulation J J we believe, is the largest in its class. J f The contents are of real present value f ? and are preserved for future reference. ? i Advertisers who realize this establish f f* permanent business with the best s trade in the United States and Canada, i wri57" If you do not find what yon need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. fHJiE l^mmmm Jlmerica is "the Praw of the I/esseI; there mai/ be more onmfart Rmidships, but we are the first to touch Unknown Seas.' Vol. XXV. CHICAQO AND NEW YORK, OCTOBER 21, 1905. No. 907 ITffifiE M^m^mm f2-inch or s-inch pots with a growth of one foot in height is an advantage. Growers who grow cu- cumbers for a spring and summer crop will gain time by having such plants ready for the manure heated trenches they employ. Varieties. — The White Spine cucum- ber is the variety mostly grown al- though, in many instances a hybrid form, usually developed by the individual grower, is used ; in most cases the hy- brid has been secured by crossing with the English type of cucumber. The English cucumbers, such as Rochford Market or Telegraph, are of a uniform green color and from fifteen to twenty inches long ; the progeny of this cross is usual ly^ of a darker color than the White Spine and slightly longer. The English cucumbers are growing some- what in popularity and as a better price is obtained for them, market gardeners will supply the demand. The exhibitions are close at hand and prizes are usually offered for English ciicumbers ; one must not only have straight, evenly colored vegetables, but the persistent and shriv- elled flower which adheres to the end should be guarded and allowed to re- main. Temperature and Light. — It is neces- sary to supply cucumbers with consid- erable heat. A temperature of 65° by night with a rise to 85° by day will answer in good growing weather. The experienced grower, however, does not run the temperature to the maximum in dull weather, producing a weak and spindly growth which wilts when the sun returns. Under such abnormal con- ditions and in the short days of winter he decreases the moisture and tempera- ture and thus avoids soft, miniature growth which is susceptible to fungous infection, the mildew in particular often getting a foothold at such times. Dur- ing the winter months all light possible should he obtained and perhaps one of the most important operations is the thorough cleansing of the house and glass. From November" to February they should receive all light possible not only for the foliage but the fruit; this necessitates the removal of all stains or accumulations from the glass inside or out. Some cucumber growers have double roofed houses, that is, a second layer of glass is held in place by the use of moulding on the under side of the sash bars. There is, however, no doubt as to the fallacy of this method, as the amount saved in fuel is many times lost in the production of the crop. Professor Stone, of the Hatch Experi- ment Station, in some interesting and valuable experiments in cucumbers grow- ing has shown the amount of starch pro- ductibn — a fundamental principle in plant growth, He shows the result of starch production under single and dou- ble panes of glass. Further reference to the pruning, pollination, training and general cultivation of cucumbers must be deferred at present. The accompany- ing cross section illustrates a lettuce grower's house used for cucumbers in the spring. The rear part of the house is of wood wherein shelving for rhu- barb or mushrooms is suitably arranged. Francis Canning. California Asparagus. The commercial culture of asparagus in California has -developed largely with- in the last ten years, principally in the delta country between Sacramento, Stockton and Port Costa, according to R. E. Smith of the California experi- ment station. At present about 7,000 acres of asparagus are grown annually in California. The crop is grown on two classes of soils, sedimentary river deposits and island peat soils. In small field culture the rows may be as close as five feet apart, but in the great island plantations they are nine or even ten feet apart and about two feet distant in the row. For canning purposes the blanched stalks are grown. These are produced by ridging soil high up over the rows. In marketing, the crop is trimmed to a uniform length of seven inches and packed in bulk in 60-pound boxes. Bunching is not practiced except to a limited extent and for shipment to east- ern markets in a fresh condition. The average yield is placed at S,ooo pounds of merchantable asparagus per acre, while good fields in prime condition may produce 7,000 to 8,000 pounds without fertilization. The larger part of the crop is canned. The process of canning is clean and appetizing, and the product healthful and delicious, being immeas- ureably superior to fresh asparagus bought in the market and cooked at home. Banking From Tliree Acres. Chehalis county is the home of a model Washington gardener. His name is J. H. Hale and his place is near the town of Elma. He has a three-acre tract on which stand his residence, barns and poultry house. From that small area his income for last year aggregated $3,- 385. The work was performed by him- self and his boy. The estimated time of labor did not exceed nine hours per day and the usual holidays were taken and enjoyed. In addition to making a home and a living he built up a nice bank account. Ten years ago the owner of that little farm was a logger in the woods of west- ern Washington. Financial reverses caused him to turn to the land for sup- port. He studied agriculture in all its aspects and became a practical book FORCING CUCUMBERS. The lighter leaves were exposed to two uncleaned panes of glass, the dark leaves to a single clean pane igo5. The American Florist. 553 farmer. A site was selected in the rich, black alluvial soil. A portion was planted to fruit trees and the remainder left for general cultivation. Cabbage, celery and lettuce made up the principal vegetables and large quantities were sold in Seattle, Tacoma and other Puget Sound cities. The main crop of this wonderful little farm is celery. Intensive methods are used in cultivation and the famous Kala- mazoo variety is the only sort planted. From a measured spot containing three- fourths of an acre 40,000 pounds of choice celery was produced. This sold at prices ranging from 85 cents to $1.25 per dozen bunches. The orders have always exceeded the supply. On a meas- ured tract of one and one-fourth acres last season the yield of cabbage, celery and lettuce aggregated seventy tons. A portion of this comprised 13,650 heads of cabbage weighing nine pounds each and selling for $30 a ton. — Seattle Post- Intelligencer. [Mr. Hale grows his lettuce and starts his celery and cabbage plants under glass. — Ed. American Florist.] Protecting Tender Crops In Texas. The truck gardeners of this state, so far as I know, make no attempt to protect tender vegetation when in the field. While yet in hot-beds and cold- frames the usual sash protection is used except that in the milder sec- tions "domestic" cotton is used in- stead of glassi and this is sometimes covered with canvas on cold nights. Occasionally when there is any special danger of a freeze in the cold frame, lighted lanterns are left burning under the cotton covering all night. In the coast country, where Christ- mas strawberries are raised to some extent and where the main crop comes in during February, marsh hay is piled along the rows in such a way that with little work it can be pushed over the berry rows and thus afford pro- tection to the plants when cold north- ers spring up as they frequently do. It is sometimes necessary for the gar- deners to work all night covering the rows with this litter to protect them from a sudden cold brought down by the north wind. G. Clinton, Ia. — Hills & McKinzie's new greenhouses will soon be ready for occupancy. Glenwood, Mich. — The cut fern in- dustry of this village is growing rapidly. At present about 50,000 fronds are ship- ped every week, and later these ship- ments will be augmented, especially when the holiday season opens. One man has been known to gather 21,500 fronds in a day. , ., . j' ..,. „A'. . ^rniv „i ,^ ...t -t^ i i-w e;^ FORCING CUCUMBERS. Hybrid type at top, Telegraph in tlie middle and White Spelne at the bottom. THE RETAIL TRADE With Chicag'o Retailers. The general sentiment among the re- tail florists of this city seems to be that the vacations having been prolonged this year on account of the delightful au- tumn weather which has prevailed, ac- counts to some extent for the dullness evidenced this month in this market. There is manifest, however, a steady and perceptible increase in the volume of business, and it is confidently expected that when the seasori fully opens up it will develop a banner year. Very little variety is shown in win- dow decoration. The majority of flo- rists confine themselves to some simple scheme of oak leaves, orchids and chry- santhemums, with a setting of palms and ferns. The beautiful autumn leaves, however, with their bright tints and soft blending colors, are always at- tractive to the lovers of the artistic in nature, and meet with a deserved popu- larity in all decorative displays at this time of the year. C. A. Samuelson on Michigan avenue furnished the floral decorations for a beautiful wedding held last week at the home of Charles H. Morse. The decor- ations were especially notable for the harmonic coloring resulting from an intelligent and tasteful arrangement of the subjects, which consisted of laurel smilax and chrysanthemums. The Fleischman Floral Company have opened a new store and conservatory at State and Division streets. It is large and commodious, and equipped with all FORCING CUCUMBERS. Cross section of house for lettuce in winter and cucumbers in spring modern devices for the facilitation of business. The new store certainly com- pares favorably with some of the finest floral establishments in our larger cities. Much favorable comment is expressed by the trade upon the new Japanna flower holder cut and description of which was shown in our last week's is- sue, and it is generally prophesied that it will become a staple article, especially for use in the arrangement of table flowers. W. J. Smyth makes quite a specialty of handling and cultivating palms in his Thirty-first street store and his conser- vatory holds a number which are unu- sually attractive. Mr. Smyth states that though the present tone of business is of rather a depressed nature an unprece- dented season will develop, beginning the latter part of this month. He says that the high prices prevailing among local dealers have had a discouraging ef- fect upon the fall trade, influenced as a great many of the buyers are by a recent sojourn in the country fields among wild flowers and shrubbery which were to be had for the plucking. J. Mangel furnished the table decora- tions for the banquet held by the Chi- cago Advertising club at the Auditor- ium hotel, last Saturday evening. They consisted of an abundance of exception- ally large and beautiful American Beauty roses and pink and white carna- tions. Mr. Mangel also filled an order for three dozen magnificent American Beauties which were presented to Miss Frances Marie, the well known soprano singer, at the Chicago opera house, on Mondav evening of this week. Franklin, Pa. — R. S. Radcliffe has obtained temporary quarters for a re- tail flower store in a drug store on Lib- erty street. New Castle, iND.-^The South Park Floral Company is completing, two new greenhouses. William Dittmann has pur- chased land on which to double the present capacity of his plan*. Randolph, Vt. — H. M. Totman left here October 4 for Lancaster, N. H., to purchase a furnace for his greenhouse and make arrangements for building material with the intention of doubling his plant's present capacity. 554 The American Florist. Oct. 21, Twenty-first Year. Subscription. $1.00 a year. To Europe, $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements, on all except cover pages. 10 Cents a Line Agate: $1.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed only on consecutive inser- tions, as follows— 6 times, 5 per cent; 13 times. 10 per cent: 26 times. 20 per cent: 52 times, 30 per cent. Space on front pages and back cover page sold onlv on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch. net. The Advertising Department of the American Florist is for florists, seedsmen and nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining tO those lines only. Orders tor less than one-half inch space not accepted. Advertisements must reach us by Monday to secure insertion in the issue of the same week. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago. When sending us change of address always send he old address at the same time. THIS ISSUE 48 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Notes on British parks and grardens 545 The coliseum, where Chicag:o flower show is to be held Nov. 7-11 (illus.) 547 With the growers 548 — R. Fischer, Great Neck, L, I,.N. Y. (illus.). ,548 — Jas, Tailby & Son, Wellesley, Mass 549 —Smith & Young-. Indianapolis, Ind 549 —John Miesem, Elmhurst. L, I„ N, Y, (illus,). 549 The Chionoddxas 549 John Burroughs 550 Chrysanthemum Society of America 550 — Progress of year's novelties 550 About Ericas 551 Woodlands on country estates 551 Market gardens— Forcing cucumbers 552 — California asparagus 552 — Banking from three acres 552 —Protecting tender crops in Texas 553 The retail trade— With Chicago retailers 553 Society of American Florists 554 Meetings next week 554 Value of coal soot- 554 Park fencing 5.54 New York glass market 554 Coming exhibitions ; 5,55 Obituary- J, H, Van Arnum 555 —Jacob P. Miller 555 —David Campbell 555 Newport. R. 1 556 Orange, N.J 556 Toronto 556 Montreal 556 Colum bus. O 556 Albany, N. Y 556 Chicago 560 St. Louis 560 Chrysanthemum Opah (illus.) 560 Philadelphia 562 Washington 562 Cincinnati 562 Louisville 562 New York 564 Boston 564 Baltimore ' . '564 The seed trade— Danish seed crops 568 —Advice from a pioneer seedsman 568 New plants 568 Our pastimes— At Kansas City 572 —At Boston 572 European Horticulture 572 Los .'Ingeles. Cal 574 Oceanic, N. J 574 Rock Island. Ill : 576 Seattle. Wash 576 Syracuse, N, Y 576 Joseph Hill, son of E. G. Hill, of Richmond, Ind., and Miss Lucile Garr, were married October i8. Nathan Smith & Son's seedling chrysanthemums No. 12-11-03 and No. 11-27-04 have been named Rosiere and October Frost, respectively. William R. Smith was the guest of the Royal Caledonian Horticultural So- ciety at the banquet on September 13, given in connection with the mternation- al exhibition of that organization. In sending in a change of address, it is important that the old address be given, as well as the new. This will greatly aid us in locating your name on our mailing list and prevent delay in making the desired change. One of our most careful growers states that the time and labor bestowed upon high grade decorative plants are not adequately repaid in the small mar- gin of profit now obtainable. In our issue of October 7, page 462, it was stated that the blooms for the dahlia show of J. Bolgiano & Son, at Baltimore, were supplied by R. Vin- cent, Jr. & Son, when they were in reality supplied by the firm of L. K. Peacock, Atco, N. J. In some European horticultural so- cieties it is compulsory that competitors own_ and grow exhibits of plants and specimen cut blooms several months pre- vious to the show. Flowers and other materials for bouquets, table decora- tions, etc., may be purchased. It is an empty honor to win cultural premiums with another man's stock. Society of American Florists. DEPARTMENT OF PLANT REGISTRATION. Peter Henderson & Company, New York, submit for registration Rose Tri- umph (Gruss an Teplitz x Gen. Mac- Arthur) ; deep carmine rose with crim- son tones. This was raised by the E. G. Hill Company, from whom they pur- chased the entire stock. William J. Stewart, Sec'y. Meeting's Next Week. Baltimore, Md.— Gardeners' Club of Baltimore, Royal Arcanum building, 18 W. Saratoga street, October 23, at 8 p. m. Cleveland, O. — Cleveland Florists' Club, Progress Hall, 244 Detroit street, October 23, at 7:30 p. m. Denver, Col. — Denver Floral Club, 323 Charles Block, October 27, at 8 p. m. Grand Rapids, Mich.— Grand Rapids .Florists' Club, Board of Trade rooms. Pearl street, October 23. Hartford, Conn.— Hartford Florists' Club, October 27, at 8 p. m. New London, Conn. — New London County Horticultural Society, Elk's Hall, October 25. Salt Lake City, Utah.— Salt Lake Florists' Society, October 27. Value of Coal Soot. Chimney soot, says the American Fer- tilizer, is one of the richest fertilizers known. _ That from coal is very rich in ammonia. When coal is burned, ammo- nia is set free, and during the .various changes which take place during the process, sulphite and carbonate of am- rtionia are both formed. Soot is a highly compound substance, containing in its composition not only ammonia, but lime, sulphuric acid, nitric acid, phosphoric acid, magnesia, potash, acet- ic acid, chlorine and iron, nearly all of which are valuable, directly or indirect- ly. The value of soot is well known in England, where it sell for about iio per ton, or about $48. It is often thrown away as worthless by those who do not know its value, but careful farmers should save every ounce for use. Sprinkled around some kinds of plants, it often prevents attacks from insects, and the rains then carry it down into the earth, where it does duty as a fer- tilizer. Soot from coal vifas once thought to be a very worthless sub- stance, but experience and science have taught us to know better. Park Fencing;. Some of the women of the south side are protesting against the recent decision of the south park commission to build a 6-foot iron fence around Washington park and two sides of Jackson park, says the Chicago Tribune, and their protest expresses a general feeling on the sub- j'ect. _ It is alleged in behalf of the commis- sion that by fencing in these great pleas- ure grounds and placing gates at the regular entrances the intervening edges of green sward and shrubbery will be protected. Persons cannot then stray casually from the sidewalk to the grass or wantonly break through the shrub- bery and wear paths through it as they now do at various points. Granted. But is the injury in question sufficient to warrant the fence? How many people of taste are there who would not much rather see the lawn frayed at the edges, see a few battered shrubs and irregular paths, and see guards at especially ex- posed points than to encounter a forbid- ding line of pickets along a park rim? In the former case the pedestrian has the sense of being actually in a part of the park, although he is only at its edge. In the latter case he is momentarily re- minded of being excluded. , As to the notion that a certain moral security would be promoted by inclosing park areas and shutting the gates at ll p. m., it is not clear that any material benefit would be assured by thus in- creasing the seclusion of the parks. If, too, it is a question between reducing the amount of shrubbery in which thugs can hide, or trying to police thugs by fencing in an entire park, the latter alternative will not appeal to the general public. Weight must, of course, be given to the opinion of the park management that a fence would serve administrative ends, but it is not impossible for those ends to be overvalued in their comparative im- portance. A fence of whatever design jars with the spirit of a park, at least according to the common Chicago idea. It is a barrier introduced where the aim is to provoke a sense of space and free- dorri. It is also a disfigurement. Is it judicious for Chicago to spend $25,000 —granting that this amount will suffice^ for such a doubtful, not to say objection- able, "improvement"? If Lincoln park can, unconfined, survive its throngs, is this "protection" requisite for the more remote and expansive areas to the south? New York Glass Market. The stock of window glass is down to low ebb, and is very poorly assort- ed. Local jobbers held a meeting Oc- tober 3, says the New York Commercial, when it was made known that there is only half the quantity of glass now in distributers' hands that there was thirty days ago. Manufacturers have practi- cally no hand made glass to offer, and the machine people are holding for about thirty per cent higher than other manufacturers are willing to contract to supply within a few weeks. The fac- tories out of blast are advising consum- ing and distributing agencies not to buy at present, as they hope to be in the market again shortly with cheaper glass. Demand, therefore, is comparatively light. Local discounts are now ninety and ten per cent on single and B dou- ble and eighty and ninety per cent on all other sizes. igos- ^) The American Florist. 555 Coming Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omissions from tliis list.] Bay Shobe, N. Y., October 24-25. — An- nual exhibition Bay Sliore Horticultural So- ciety. Address, J. J. Carroll, Bay Siiore, N. Y. Boston, Mass., November 9-12, 1905. — Chrysanthemum exhibition Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Address W. P. Rich, Horticultural Hall, 300 Massachusetts ave- nue, Boston, Mass. Chicago, November 7-11, 1905. — Chrysan- themum exhibition Horticultural Society o£ Chicago. Address E. A. Kanst, 5700 Cot- tage Grove avenue, Chicago. Indianapolis, Ind., November 14-18, 1905. — ^Indiana floral festival and chrysanthemum show. Address Irwin Bertermann, 241 Mas- sachusetts avenue, Indianapolis, Ind. Kansas City, Mo., November 13-18, 1905. — Third annual flower show Kansas City Convention Hall Building Company. Ad- dress Louis W. Shouse, Convention Hall, Kansas City, Mo. Lake Geneva, Wis., November 3-4, 1905. — Chrysanthemum show Lake Geneva Gar- deners' Association. Address John Tiplady, Lake Geneva, Wis. Los Angeles, Cal., November 2-4, 1905. — First annual exhibition Southern Califor- nia Horticultural Association. Address Er- nest Braunton, 203 New High street, Los Angeles, Cal. LomsviLLB, Ky., November 7-11, 1905. — Chrysanthemum exhibition Kentucky Society of Florists. Address Fred L. Schultz, 1325 Cherokee road, Louisville, Ky. Madison, N. J., October 26-27, 1905. — Tenth annual flower show Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society, Address B. Reagan, Madison, N. J. Milwaukee, Wis., November 14-18, 1905. — ^Annual exhibition Milwaukee Florists' Club. Address C. C. PoUworth, Milwaukee, Wis., Philadelphia, Pa., November 7-11, 1905. — ^Annual exhibition Pennsylvania Horticul- tural Society. Address David Rust, Hor- ticultural Hall, Broad street below Locust, Philadelphia. Pbovidence, R. I., November 14-15, 1905. — ^Chrysanthemum and carnation exhibition Rhode Island Horticultural Society. Ad- dress C. W. Smith, 27-29 Exchange street. Providence. Red Bank, N. J., November 1-2, 1905. — Eighth annual exhibition Monmouth County Horticultural Society. Address H. A. Ket- tel. Red Bank, N. J. St. Louis, Mo., November 8-11, 1905. — Annual exhibition St. Louis Florists' Club. Address Otto G. Koenig, 6471 Florissant ave- nue, St. Louis. Seattle, Wash., November 10, 1905. — Fall exhibition Seattle Florists' Association. Address A. Balmer, 316 Taylor avenue, Seat- tle, Wash. Tabeytown, N. Y., November 1-3, 1905. — Seventh annual exhibition Tarrytown Horti- cultural Society. Address E. W. Neubrand, Tarrytown, N. Y. Waco, Tex., November 15-18, 1905.— Tenth annual chrysanthemum show Texas State Floral Society. Address Mrs. L. A. Shumway, Waco, Tex. Woecestbh, Mass., November 9, 1905. — Chrysanthemum exhibition Worcester County Horticultural Society. Address Adin A. Hixon, Horticultural Hall, 18 Front street, Worcester, Mass. New York, October 31 to November 3. — • Chrysanthemum exhibition American Insti- tute. Address Dr. Hexamer, 19 West Forty- fourth street. New York. San Francisco, Cal., November 9-11, 1905. — Fall exhibition California State Floral Society. Address Mrs. J. R. Martin, 275 Seventh avenue, San Francisco, Cal. OBITUARY. J. H. Van Arnum. J. H. Van Arnum, of 513 Locust street, Toledo, O., aged 65 years, one of the oldest and most prominent clover seed men in the United States, died sud- denly October 7. Mr. Van Arnum was connected with Crumbach, Kuehme & Corripany, and enjoyed an extensive ac- quaintance throughout the country. As a judge of seeds and crop conditions, he was considered excellent. He is sur- vived by a widow and two daughters, Mrs. M. E. Roberts, of Troy, N. Y., and Mrs. Henry Rahm, of this city. Jacob P. Miller. Jacob P. Miller, 51 years old, who had a florist's stand in the Allegheny, Pa., flower market for many years, died October 10. Mr. Miller was born in Germany and went to Allegheny with his parents when a child. He was in the business for more than 30 years. He was unmarried and is survived by two brothers, Phillip Miller and John C. Miller, of Allegheny, and one sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Hoffman, of Cleveland. David Campbell. Davil Campbell, superintendent of the parks of Syracuse, N. Y., and superin- tendent of the floral department of the New York State Fair, is considered one of the best men in his line in the coun- try. He was born in Scotland and came to America eighteen years ago taking charge of the famous Thornden estate in Syracuse owned by Major Alexander H. Davis. He learned his business at Skibo Castle, Scotland, which is now the estate of Andrew Car- negie. He worked on some of the best estates of England making a feature of landscape gardening. The feature of the estate of Major Davis was orchids of which he had the finest collection in this section. They have since been shipped to Major Davis' villa at Naples, Italy. Mr. Campbell was appointed superin- tendent of Syracuse parks four years ago and has beautified the parks to a re- markable degree. He believes that a city by having beautiful parks becomes fav- orably known all over the country. He believes that the adornment of the parks should be worked out on scientific lines. Mr. Campbell married Miss Alice Renner, of Newcastle, Eng. He is a man of fine artistic taste and is enthu- siastic over his work. A. J. B. SITUATIONS, WANTS, TOR SALE. One CenI Per Word. Cash with Adv. Plant Advs. NOT admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year 1905 is entitled to a five-line Want Adv. (situations only) free, to be used at any time durinir the year. Situation Wanted— First-class designer and decorator wishes to make a change of position. Best references. Address Key 459, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— Rose and carnation grower, also general line; charge of small place or else section preferred. Address Key 466. care American Florist. Situation Wanted —In retail store or retail place where grower and business man is wanted; tS years in London. England. Address Key 460. care American Florist. Situation Wanted— By florist and landscape gardener, to take charge of a private or commercial place. Best of references; 30 years old; 12 years' experience. Address A L R, F. O. Box 176. N. Tarrytown. N. Y. Situation Wanted— As greenhouse foreman by a first-class grower of roses, gardenias, chrysanthe- mums, fruit and decorative plants; had a good training in some of the best known English gar- dens; three seasons' experience in America, H. Parker, Graystone, Irvington, N. Y. Situation Wanted— An American, age 30, mar- ried, practical, energetic and competent in every respect; thoroughly acquainted with all details in the management of a commercial florist's estab- lishment and regards his employer's interests as his own at all times, desires a responsible position where a trustworthy man will be appreciated. Excellent recommendations from former em- ployers. Key 461, care American Florist. Help Wanted— A good all-around florist. N. C. Moore & Co.. Morton Grove, 111. Help Wanted— A good man on palms, ferns and pot plants, in Virginia. Address S Key 467, care American Florist. Help Wanted— At once, a first-class all around greenhouse man. Good references. Address Holt's Greenhouses. Butler. Pa. Help Wanted— At once, first-class grower of roses, carnations and general stock. Good wages to capable man. Address Key 463. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Good s'-oreman: must be good designer and decorator; capable of handling first- class trade; middle west. State wages, etc. _^ Key 440. care American Florist. Help Wanted—At once, competent, industrious man. as working foreman, for retail place. Must come well recommended. State wages expected m first letter. Key 455. care American Florist. Help Wanted— Good, steady, willing young man to assist in greenhouses and fire at night for winter months (steam). State wages wanted and experience: German preferred. Address Marion Floral Company. ^__^ 31st and Meridian St. Marion. Ind. Help Wanted— By October 30 or earlier, com- petent, reliable foreman for three greenhouses, 8.000 feet of glass; must be a man with unquest- ionable character and ability and who is well versed in growing carnations, roses and general line of plants; also capable of helping in floral work and filling plant orders: percentage paid on total receipts preferred or wages. Permanent place for right man; one who speaks German preferred. A helper furnished grower. For particulars address with reference. Charles Otto Horn. Grandon Greenhouses. Helena. Montana. Wanted— By New York farmer, an associate, gardener and florist, with money, to assist the owner in raising vegetables on ten acres, also five acres of muck. Pineapples and truck shipped north. Climate healthy. .Address Louis C. Manning, Miami. Biscayne Bay. Fla. For Sale— Flower store, good location in north of Chicago. A good opportunity; $400 buys all; reason for selling, going abroad. Address _^ Key 464. care American Florist. For Sale — Nine greenhouses, dwelling house and barn, 3H acres of ground. For particulars address P. O. Box 109. Newtown. Bucks Co.. Pa. For Sale— New glass, never used, 10 boxes or less, single strength. 16xl8B. at $2.80 per box; guaranteed first-class shape. One Mastica ma- chine, used once. Address Key 465. care American Florist. For Sale — A good florist business in a western city of 60,000 can be purchased at a great sacrifice. Well established trade and prospects for future bright. Is worth $1,700. but will dispose of busi- ness for $700 cash. Ill health cause of disposition of business. Key 217, care American Florist. For Sale — Well established nursery near a western city of 40,0(X), one acre land. 3 greenhouses. 8x100. 25x8d. 8x100. warm water heating, stocked with Maidenhairs. Neprolepis. Scottii, Piersoni, Asparagus plumosus nanus, Al condition; stable, horse, wagon, 4 room dwelling. Ill health cause of selling. Address Key 432, careAmerican Florist. For Sale— A great opportimity for the right man. In city of 100.000 in middle west. A range of about 37.000 feet of glass, steam heat, two boilers, together with about Si^'i acres of land, five- room house, horse, wagon, stock, etc.. etc. I wish to get out of this, as I have other business to look after and cannot handle both successfully. Address Key 462, care American Florist. To Lease— For 5 or 10 years, about 18,000 or 20,000 feet of glass, heated with hot water, also one steam boiler; large boiler system can be run, steam or hot water. Over 50,000 roses cut from one house 110 feet long. 31 feet wide, last year; over 7.000 'mums in No. 1 shape planted this year, also 3,000 or 4.000 carnations planted, and houses all full of good stock. Will buy all the carnations, roses and 'mums for the next five years at a price agreed on, as I can use them in my store. Must have $2,000 for use of the stock and $100 rent each month: or will sell property and houses and buy all stock mentioned. Do not write unless you have cash or fine security and mean business. Reason for selling, sickness and too much to attend to. Key 452. care American Florist. For Sole at a Bargain. Eight Crsanhousas, 24 x 142 feet: Garland iron sutler, steam heated, size of glass 16 x 18 inches: 17,000 square feet: built only three years: stocked with Liberty. Ivory, Bridesmaid and Chatenay. .'Ml in Al condition. Also seven room dwelling on the place. Eight miles from Chicago. Will bear close investigation. Address P. car« Amarloan Florist. To Our Customers in the Western Passenger Association; We can secure you a rate of one and one-fifth ■ fare for the round trip to Chicago for the following . date: October 28. These tickets are good return- ing for about seventeen days. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE. CHICAGO. 556 The American Florist. Oct. 21, Newport, R. I. TRADE SHOWS IMPROVEMENT. Dealers are getting things in shape for closing summer stores on Bellevue ave- nue. It is just between seasons, but there has been a little more trade. This is accounted for by the advent of chry- santhemums and violets. Carnations are good, and bring 60 cents to $1 a dozen ; Princess violets $1 for fifty and Marie Louise, 75 cents ; chrysanthemums vary from $1 to $4 a dozen. Roses are not as good as they have been. Outdoor stock still is coming as we have' had no frost. Dahlias look fine. ITEMS OF LOCAL INTEREST. Seedsmen and florists are having good sales of house plants, and the prospects are bright. The best sellers are small ferns, rubber plants and palms, in the order named. Gibson Brothers are still making a fine display of dahlias at their Bellevue ave- nue store ; the favorites seem to be Kriemhilde, Katharine Duer and A. D. Lavoni. H. L. DeBlois and wife are taking a ten days' vacation trip to Washington, D. C, and will spend some days in New York. The proposed plan for a park system, in charge of a regular qualified superin- tendent, is meeting universal approval. Continued beautiful weather has lost to our florists several wedding decora- tions ; outdoor flowers being utilized. F. L. Zeigler is having a good sale of early flowering chrysanthemums in pots at 75 cents to $1.50 each. Ritchie's greenhouses are beginning to cut some very good Harry Finn and En- chantress carnations. M. B. Fixon has given attention to single dahlias, and has obtained some good seedlings. H. J. Hass reports business as good. Orange. N J. The New Jersey Floricultural Society gave a special dahlia night October 6. Thirty-seven exhibitors took part, fifteen in the competition in three classes. Prizes for the best twenty-four in six varieties, the best twelve in three varie- ties and the best vase of twenty-five Were awarded as follows : First, D. Kindsgrab, gardener for William Run- kle ; second, George von Qualen, garden- er for A. B. Jenkins; third, William Read, gardener for Austin Colgate. J. C. Williams, nurseryman of Mont- clair and the winner of a first prize at the recent American Institute show in New York, exhibited twenty-two ■v^arieties in which nearly all the new introductions were represented. He re- ceived the society's first class certificate. Popkin & Collins, Orange, N. J., and H. Hornacker, displayed good commercial sorts and there was a large display of well known varieties from the Henry A. Dreer collection, made by private gard- eners. Peter Duft', gardener for John Crosby Brown, showed a vase of Grand Duke Alexis ; Arthur Caparn, gardener for Stewart Hartshorne, a vase of mixed; \yalter Gray, of Maplewood, twelve varieties in vases. Orchids were shown by Julius Roehrs Company, Rutherford, N. J., consisting of beautifully marked cattleyas. The judges were Arthur T. Caparn ; Malcolm MacRorie and George von Qualen. The November chrysan- themum show will be held in the' Berkeley lyceum on November 6-7. J. B. D. Toronto. HEAVY SHIPMENTS MAKE SURPLUS. Though business is good shipments to the market continue to increase and there is a surplus. Qirysanthemums now predominate and have affected the sales of carnations to a large extent. Omega, Monrovia, Polly Rose and Ivory are the best. In roses Richmond, Mme. Chateney and Kaiserin are producing good blooms. Some American Beauty is coming in, but they show evidence of a bad case of thrip. Bride and other teas are getting longer in stem. Car- nations are fine. Many of the newer varieties are producing good blooms. Violets and dahlias are plentiful and there are a few belated lilies. NEWS OF LOCAL TRADE. Thomas Manton was the star feature in a runaway. His horse took to the woods and the lower branches did so much damage to Tom's facial e.xpres- sion that his fellow churchmen are knowingly winking at each other. O. G. Johnston of Kingston, Ont., is visiting here, having just returned from his twenty-seventh trip abroad. R. Jennings of Brampton has chry- santhemums now ready to be cut in thousand lots. The first Ivory chrysanthemums of the season are credited to Frank Duffert. H. G. D. Montreal. CHRYSANTHEMUMS ARE PLENTIFUL. Chrysanthemums are plentiful now. Varieties like Opah, Bergman, Willow- brook and Monrovia, although not very large, because of their earliness are profitable. Carnations are getting bet- ter, benefiting by the splendid weather. Roses are a little in over-supply and selling as low as $1 per dozen. At the last monthly meeting of the Montreal Gardeners' and Florists' Club a com- mittee was appointed to discuss terms of amalgamation with the Montreal Horticultural Society. It was pointed out by G. A. Robinson that both socie- ties by merging would derive many benefits and reduce expenses. LOCAL NEWS ITEMS. At the close of the last club meeting R. Burrows and W. Williams were pre- sented with souvenirs in recognition of their services at the C. H. A. outing. J. Pidduck, of Mount Royal park, has returned from a two weeks' tour through Ontario. The sympathy of the craft goes to Mr. Martell, who lost a daughter, aged 19. Luck. Columbus, O. SHOW TO BREAK RECORD. The chrysanthemum show, which is to be held at the city hall, November 10 and II, promises, to be a grand success. The society people have taken great interest in it. It is the first at- tempt of this sort in this city. BUSINESS EXCEPTIONALLY GOOD. Although good chrysanthemums of the early varieties are being cut, still less interest is taken in these early vari- eties than will be in the midseason and late ones. Demand for flowers in general has been exceptionally good the last week. From all appearances the coming winter will be a busy and profitable one for the florists. Violets are now coming in and although a little pale they are of good quality. Carl. Albany, N. Y. The funeral of S. Fred Nixon, speaker of the New York state assembly, which took place last week at Westfield, N. Y., was notable for the many handsome floral tributes sent by friends. The mem- bers of the assembly sent a handsome casket piece of cattleyas, lily of the val- ley and violets. The design entirely covered the top of the casket. The mem- bers of the senate sent a handsome wreath six feet in diameter, made of American Beauty and Kaiserin roses, white chrysanthemums and cycas leaves. Sergeant-at-Arms Johnson of the as- sembly sent a handsome 36-inch wreath of white chrysanthemums. All the pieces mentioned were made by Eyres, who sent two men to Westfield in charge of the designs. R. D. Wbol^ale power/arK^ Milwaukee, Oct. 18. Eoses, Beauty... pet doz. 1.00® 3.00 " Liberty 3 00@ 8.00 " Chatenay 2.C0@ 6.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 6,00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 2.00® 5.0O " Perle 4.00® 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 3.00 Smilax 10.00®12.50 Asparagus, sprays 3.0O " Sprengeri 2.00® 3.00 Valley 3.00® 4.00 Adiantum 1.00 Gladioli 1.00® 5 00 Violets 50® .75 Chrysanthemums 10.00@25.00 St. Louis, Oct. 18. Boses, Beauty, long stem 2.50® 3.00 " " medium s^^m .. 1.50® 2 00 " " short stem 50® 1.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 200@500 " Golden Gate 3.00® 5.00 " Chatenay, Perle 2.00® 4.00 Carnations 1.00®, 2.50 Chrysanthemums 8.00®20.00 Smilax 12.50®15 00 Asparagus Sprengeri. 1.00® 2.00 " Plumosus 25.00@50.00 Adiantum 50® .75 Fancy ferns l.EO Valley 4c Galax leaves, green. ..$1.25 per lOOO ' bronze.. 1.50 " Violets, California 35 " double 75 P1TT8BUEG, Oct. 18. Eoses, Beauty, specials S0.00@25.0a " " extras 12.50@15.00 " " No. 1 6.00® 8,00 •' '■ ordinary 2.00®30fl " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 6.00 " Perle, Chatenay 200® 400 " Kaiserin 4.00®I2 00 Carnations 75® 2.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Smilax., 13.00@15.00 Asparagus, strings 25.00@50.00 " Sprengeri 25.00®35.00 Lilies 6.00® 12.00 Adiantum 76® 1.00 Gladioli 3.00® 4 00 Chrysanthemums 5 00@20.00 Cosmos 75® 1.00 Dahlias , 1.00® 4.00 CiNcrKNATi, Oct. 18. Eoses, Beauty, per doz. . 1.00® 4.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00® 6.00 " Liberty 3.00® 6.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 300® 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 3.00 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4.00 Asparagus 50.00 Smilax 12.50 Adiantum 1.00 Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri in bunches 35o per bunch Harrisii 12 50 Chrysanthemums 6.00@15.00 Cleveland, Oct. 18. Eoses, Beauty, per doz... .50® 3.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2.00® 6.00 " Meteor 300® 8.00 " Kaiserin 4.00® 8.00 Carnations 1.00® 2.00 Smilax 15.00 Asparagus, strings 25 00®50.00 Sprengeri 1.00® 2.09 Common ferns $1.50 per 1000 Gladioli 1.00® 2 00 Dahlias 100® 2.00 Valley 3.00® 4.00 /pOJ. The American Florist. 557 A Hint. If you aren't satisfied with the flowers and treatment you are getting, try us; we can SURELY do better by you. If you are satisfied, try us anyhow; you'll be BETTER satisfied, because we can furnish you the same quality you are now getting for lower prices, or a better quality for the same prices. There's something in it for you either way. Weiland & Risch, Leading Western Growers and Shippers of Cut Flowers, 59 and 6i Wabash Ave., CHICAQO. Long Distance 'Phone Central 879. AM. BEAUTIES— Per doz. Extra long $3.50 30 inch stems 3.00 24 inch stems 2.50 18 inch stems 1.75 12 inch stems 1.00 Short 60 ROSES— Per 100 Maids $3.00 to $6.00 Brides 3.00 to 6.00 Killamey, the Irish Beauty . 3.00 to 8.00 Liberty 3.00 to 8.00 Chatenay 3.00 to 6.00 Golden Gate 3.00 to 6.00 Perle 1.00 to 1.50 Special prices in 1000 lots. CARNATIONS-Good , . $1.50 Fancy $2.00 to 3.00 Special prices in 10(XJ lots. MISCELI-ANEOUS STOCK— Per 100 Valley $4.00 to $5.00 Shasta Daisies, large 1.00 to 1.25 Violets, single and double.. .50 to 1.00 Adiantum l.OO to 1.25 Harrisii Lilies, scarce $2to$3perdo2. Chrysanthemums, all colors 1 to 3perdoz. DECORATIVE— We carry a large stock of Ferns, Smilax, Asparagus, Galax, etc. Subject to change witliout notice. N.Lecakes&Co. . 53 W. 28th St., New York. Tel. No. 1214 Madison Squaro Stands at Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bide., W. 26th Street & 34th Street Cut Flower Market. Specialties: Galax Leaves, Ferns and Lenoothoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Fine and all kinds of Evergreens. Green and Bronze Galax Leaves, $1.00 per 1000. Please mention the A meyican Florist when writing, George Cotsonas&Co. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens. Fancy and Daggerl Ferns, Bronze and * Green Galax. Phone 1202 Mad. Sq. Main Store, 45 W. 29!h St., N EW YORK. Please mention the A merican Florist -when writing. SOMETHING NEW i'r^^gfr^J^'Jk A most elegant decorative green. It is largely used by florists of the Pacific Coast, Washington and Ore- gon in decorations. The branches are flat.very thick- ly furnished with exceedingly lustrous. green leaves, and it seems to adapt itself to almost any position ID decoration that the Wild Smilax can be used in. New crop Hardy Ferns, now ready. Fancy, $1.25 per 1000: Dagger, $1.00 per 1000. CALDWELL, the Woodsman, EVERGREEN, ALA. Decorating Evergreens at Wholesale. Wild Smilax, Palmetto and Gycas (fresh cut). Palm Leaves, Galax, Leucothoe, Ferns and Mosses. Leaf Mold, Orchid and Azalea Peats. Everything In Season. THE KERVAN COMPANY, 20W«si 27lhSt., NEW YORK. E. A. BEAVEN, Wholesale Dealor In Southern Wild Smilax And Florist* Hardy Daooratlva Supplies, EVERGREEN, AL3. FANCY AND DAGGER Ferns No. I Stock Only 75g. per 1000. €3tAL.I^AJSi^ Brilliant Bronze or Green, 75c per 1000. Use our Laurel Festooning for yoor Decorations. It g;iyes the best satisfaction of any decorative green at this time of the year. Sample lot on application. We make it daily, gathered fresh from the woods. Hand made, full sizes, 4c, 5c and 6c per yard. Once used, always used. Branch Laurel, 35c per large bundle. Princess Pine, by the pound or made into festooning when desired. CROWL FERN CO., Millingtou. Mass. Telegraph Office, New Salem, Mass. Long Distance Telephone Connection. HARDY CUT DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. We carry the finest and most complete line of Decorative Evergreens and Florists' Suoplies. Our specialties are DAG- GER, $1.00. and FANCr FERNS, Al quality. $1.00 per 1000. Discount on large orders. Ne\v crop of GREEN GALAX, $1.00 per 1000; BRONZE GALAX. $1.50 per 1000. Laurel Festooning, good and full, handmade, 5c and 6c per yard. Green and Sphag- num Moss, $1.00 per bbl. Sphagnum Moss. 50c per bag; 5 bags. $2,00. Ivj Leaves, $4.00 per 1000. Sprengeri, 25c and 50c per bunch. Asparagus Plumosus SOc per bunch or string, leuco- thoe Sprays, $1.00 per 100; $7,50 per 1000, New crop Southern Wild Smilax. $4.00 and $7.00 per case. We also carry a full line of Florists' Supplies, such as Tin Foil. Cut Wire, Corrugated Boxes, all sizes. Folding Bo.xes, Ribbons, all sizes and colors. All Kinds of Letters, Wire Designs, Cycas Leaves, Etc., is of the best quality and at the most reasonable rates. Please write for our price list. Orders by mail, telephone or telegraph will receive our most careful and prompt attention, HENRY IVI. ROBINSON & CO., L, D, 'Phone 2618 Main, 8 and 11 Province St., Boston, Mass. Good Stocky Plants from 2-inch Pots. , Etc, Our stock GERANIUMS Bruanti $2,00 per 100 Centaure 2,00 Gloire de France 2,00 Hesteranthe 2,00 Jean de la Brete 3,00 Jean Viaud ; . 2,00 La Favorite 2,00 Le Cid $2.00 per 100 Mme. Barney 2.00 [[ Mme. Canovers . . , 2,00 Mme. Jaulin 2.00 " Mme. Landry 2.00 Marquise de Mont- mort 2.00 " Miss F. Perkins 2.00 per 100 MissKendell $2.00 S, A, Nutt 2,00 Granville 2,00 L'Aube 2,00 Mrs. E, G, Hill 2.00 Queen of the West., 2.00 We will send 1000 (60 each) of ttie above for $18.00, or 600 (8S eacli) for $10.00. Cash with order. Send for descriptive Geranium Catalogue. Let us figure on your wants for the coming season. f%A|J| |A DnriTQ In good variety. Send for list. Orders booked t'**ri"l** Ili\^\* I ^ now and shipped as soon as dug from the field. R. VINCENT, JR. & SON, White Marsh, Md. TRADE DIRECTORY Florists, Seedsmen, Nurserymen, Etc. $2.00 POSTPAID. AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Daarborn SIraal, CHICAGO 558 The American Florist. Oct. 21, Glen Cove, N. Y. The Nassau County Horticultural So- ciety held its regular monthly meeting at the Glen Cove greenhouses, October 4. President Harrison occupied the chair. The attendance was large. Two new members were elected. Two others were nominated. The exhibition table was loaded. The monthly prizes were $3, given by A. Rickards for a vase of twelve best carnations arranged for ef- fect, and $2, by W. Rickards, for best collection of dahlias. The dahlia prize was won by Felix Meuse with a beauti- ful assortment of twenty-six varieties. Two more handsome cups have been given for the coming flower show, also money prizes by Stumpp & Walter, J. M. Thorburn, A. T. Boddington, Vaughan's Seed Store, and the Bonora Company. The show will be held in Glen Cove, November l and 2. J_ SOUTHERN SMILAX For first-class quality, trood weights and prompt attention, apply to F. & S. LEE, Marion, Ala. Please jnention the A merican Florist -when -writinz. ALL Knrseiymen, Seedsmen and Florists wishing to do business with Europe should send tor ths "Horticultural Advertiser" This is the British Trade Paper, bein^ read weekly by all the Horticultural traders ; it is also taken by over lOOO of the best continental houses. Aanual subscription to cover cost at postage 7&o; Money orders payable at Lowdham, Notts. Address EDITORS OF THE "H. A." Chllwall Nurteries, LOWDHAM. Notts. England. Ptease mention the A merican Florist when writing. Wielor Bros. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF Cut Flowers. Am. Beauties — Per doz. Extra longr stems $3.50 30-inch stems 3.00 24-inch stems 2.50 20-inch stems 1,50 15-inch stems 1.25 12-inch stems 1.00 Short 60 Roses— Per 100 Maids $2.00 to $6.00 Brides 2.00 to 6.00 Liberty 2.00 to Chatenay 2.00 to Golden Gate 2.00 to Kaiserin 2.00 to Richmond 3.00 to Meteor 2.00 to Perle 4.00 to Carnations— Per 100 Good stock $1.00 to $1.50 Fancy 2.00 Chrysanthemums— All colors Price, $1.00 to$3.00 per doz. Special prices on lots of 100 and over. We grow 100.000 'Mums and can fill any order on short notice. No order too small and none too large. The best stock in the Chicago market. Our Roses never looked better and are com- ing in fine. Our Carnations, as usual, are the best in Chicago. Let us convince you with a trial order. 7.00 6.00 6.00 6.00 7,00 6.00 5.00 Please tnentiott the A merican Florist when writing. \\l STILL WANT YOUR BUSlNESs!^ We can fill all orders promptly, as we carry large stocks of VERY FINE ROSES, Bride, Bridesmaid and Liberty Roses RECEIVED DAILY. HEADQUARTERS rOR Wild Smilax, Adiantum, Galax, Leucothoe. SEND US YOTJR ORDERS. J. fi. DEAMUD, =. WHOLESALE FLORIST, Wabash Avenue, CHI 3AG0. WE CARRY THE MOST COMPLETE LINE OF FLORISTS' SUP- PLIES IN THE WEST. Illustrated Catalogue Free. A Daily Shipment from 40 to 60 Growers. w^ f E are ready to take care of your needs with liberal supplies of all grades of stock, packed in a man- ner to reach you in good condition. A trial order will prove that we can and will supply you to advantage. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. We have them by the Dozen or Thousand, all colors. 75c to $3.00 per dozen. Beauties, Richmond, Killarney, Maids, etc. Carnations, Orchids, Valley, Violets, etc, HEADQUARTERS FOR "Superior QuaKly" Brand WILD SMILAX and all Greens, inside Chicago market quotations at all times. If you are not getting our weekly price list it will be worth your while to send us your name for a regular copy— it is absolutely free. E. F. WINTERSON CO. 45-47-49 Wabash Ave., OF¥IOA.OO. Please mention the American Flortst wnen ■writing BERGER BROTHERS, 1235-1237 Fllbttt Strtet, PHILaDELPHII. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, have better facili- ties than ever before to fill your orders for the best cut flowers in the market. A Trial Order is requested. Consignments solicited, Nephrolepis Barrowsii S25.00 par 100. Scottii, aVa-inch, jSS.OO per 100. Bostons, 21/2-inch, $3.00 per 100. Henry H. Barrows & Sons, *RII^s'.~' Please tneyition. the A merican Florist when writing- MONROVIA STOCK PLANTS. Finest early yellow. Fine stock. Blooms ready to cut Sept. 20. and sell at from $3.00 to $4.00 per doz. tor three weeks in the Chicago market. There is more money in early 'mums than anything else if you grow them right and have the. right varieties. 10c each; tl per doz.: $6 per 100. White Pacific, Kalb, Mrs. Coombs and J. IC. Shaw at lOc. Mers- tham yel. at 20c, $2.00 per doz. Cash with order GUNNAR TEILMANN, Marion, Ind. please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Michigan Gut Flower Excliange WM. DILGER. Mdr. FANCY FEtUJS, $1.00 per 1000. Discount on regular shipments. 38-40 Miami Ave.. DETROIT. MlCn. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, CHAEES B. TOTTY, WHOLESALE FLORIST Ch„.a„^lhen,um^^N.ve.t>e. JJgJjgp^^ |^ J^ Please mention the A merican Flortst when writings Successful Growers ^ Know that they can dispose of all their Surplus Stock by advertising In the American Florist. TRY IT N0W.,9tjt 19^5- The American Florist. 559 ANNOUNCEMENT ^ N APOLOGY is due our many patrons throughout the United States J^^ for the slight delay in filling their orders for "BONORA," "Nature's Plant Food," occasioned by the enormous rush of orders from all parts of the world. We were not prepared for this enormous business, and have run short of some of the ingredients. Large shipments should be landed in the next lour or five days, which will enable us to quickly catch up and make prompt deliveries. We take this opportunity of thanking our valued customers, and asking their kind indulgence for a few days, we beg to remain. Respectfully, BONORA CHEMICAL COMPANY 584-586 Broadway, NEW YORK. Silver Bay. N. Y., October 7, 1905. BoNORA Chemical Company. 584 Broadway, New York. Gentlemen:— After giving the "BOMORA" fertilizer you sent me last June a fair trial, T have much pleas- ure in stating the results. I had six rows of celery, to three rows of which I applied the '"BONORA." After a week I noticed a marked improvement, and after the third application of the liquid, the plants were almost twice the size of those in the remaining three rows where I used ordinary fertilizer, and were fit for use two weeks sooner. I also used it for cabbage and cauliflower, with equally good results, using it on part of two rows. On the part of the rows where was no "BONORA" used, the heads were much- smaller, and did not mature till two weeks later than those where the liquid was used. I can thoroughly recommend it for all kiads of vegetables It is cleaner, and more easily handled than any liquid fertilizer I have ever used. Edward H. Long, Gardener, Silver Bay Association, Silver Bay, N. Y. GOD IS GOOD TO US. In spite of the things that go wrong, God is mighty good to this country. Never before in the history of this land has Nature opened her cornucopia more generously and poured out greater plenty. TEhe West has a record-breaking wheat crop that has taxed her labor capacity to the fullest to harvest. And it takes less of it to make a barrel of flour than in previous years. The South has a paying cotton crop and the growers are talking 10-cent cotton and prosperity. The corn crop of the country promises to be 300,000,000 bushels larger than ever before. The whole indicated corn crop, at present prices, means something like $1,640,000,000 to the farmers. There are indicated bumper crops of oats, rye, rice, flax, barley, tobacco and potatoes — worth hundred of millions. The farmer is not alone in being blessed. Throughout the laud, from the lakes to the gulf and from sea to sea, the facto- ries are humming with busy life. There are no strikes of consequence and no prospect of any. The steel industry is many months behind its orders. Every shipbuilding plant and carshop is worked to its fullest capacity. In the great arteries of commerce the ships and freight trains are carrying all they can. The barometers of business, the retail stores, are registering their finest records. The bank reports show a steady increase in savings. All goes well in this land of the free. — From an Atlanta Every city of enterprise has its home- building boom. Journal editorial. Perhaps never before, anywhere in the world, did an entire The above article points to a time of plenty and as the people live better than do the people of this country to day. Florists' trade thrives best in good times, I am glad to bea There is money to spare in pleasures. New York alone urophet foretelling a prosperous season, has spent $60,000,000 on its summer vacations, 200,000 " I am already out scrambling for my share of the Billions Americans have visited Europe this season. In Philadelphia of Divine Dollars now being turned loose in this 85,000 people in a single week attended six ball games. favored land. In placing your orders for Decorative Greens don't forget "THE MAN WHO GAVE YOU THE WILD SMILAX," or you can send orders to: KENNICOTT BROS. CO., Chlcaso. THE KERVAN COMPANY, New York. W. E. McKISSICK, Philadelphia. HUNTINGTON & PACE, Indianapolis. REED & KELLER, New York. C. A. KUEHN, St. Louis. J. M. MoCULLOUQH'S SONS COMPANY, Cincinnati. These gentlemen will whack up with me. Thanking you in advance for your favors. CffLDWELL THE WOODSMAN CO. Inc., Evergreen, Ala. 560 The American Florist. Oct. 21, Chicago. MARKET TAKES ON HEALTHY TONE. Cool weathers seems to have had a beneficial effect on all stock, especially carnations. This will be pleasant news to buyers in distant cities, numerous recent shipments having reached destination in poor shape. Outdoor stock is gradu- ally disappearing. Dealers will be glad to see the end of it. A surplus of long stem American Beauty roses appeared, but a little "greasing" of prices found a place for them. Short and medium stemmed flowers have Held up in price, some dealers reporting a scarcity. Chry- santhemums are coming in from all sections in goodly numbers, with the ex- ception of pink. Prices have been fair, except for white of medium size, which moved slowly. The demand for tea roses has been active. Richmond is showing improvement and finds a ready sale. Taken altogether the market has recently shown a healthy tone. THE FLOWER SHOW. Plans for the coming flower show in the Coliseum, Nov. 7-1 1, were discussed October 17 at a luncheon in the Midday club which was attended by the follow- ing: Frank O. Lowden. Frank B. Noyes, James Keele- H. G. Selfridge, John J. Mitchell, Charles L. Hutchinson, J. C. Vaughan, W. N. Rudd, E. G. Uihlein, Martin A. Ryerson, South Park Com- missioners, Best and Foreman, Jens Jen- sen, suoerintendent of the west parks. Reuben H. Warder, sunerintendent of Lincoln park, Charles Gunther and A. M. Compton. A leading topic of discussion was the educational feature of the coming show. The horticultural needs of the city were canvassed and it was agreed that every- thing should be done to make the exhi- bition of practical value in stimulating interest in horticulture and instructing visitors in the way to beautify their own home grounds. The following committee was named to cooperate with the active managers of the show: Charles L. Hutchinson, John J. Mitchell, Harry G. Selfridge, Frank O. Lowden, James Kee- ley. This committee will call an ad- journed meeting of the eentlemen who attended the luncheon in the near future. The aid of the city parks for the show- will be enlisted. Exhibits by society peo- ple will be more numerous than ever be- fore. GOSSIP OF TRADE LOCALLY. Samuel Pearce, the well known grower of bulbous stock, has now received a con- siderable portion of his bulbs and he says that the lily bulbs, of which he has only received the large size so far, look un- usually fine. He has not yet received any of the smaller sizes, but says those he has seen apparently compare favorably with the stock of former years. Paper White narcissis, of which he only grows the largest size, are also very fine. The tulips are small. These statements, of course, apply merely to the appearance of the ^ bulbs. Mr. Pearce has almost discontinued growing the Roman hya- cinths on account of the high price of the bulbs. He says that the cut flower men nowadays tirefer HI-" of the valley for choice work, and use the Roman hya- cinths only for the cheaper kinds of work, offering prices for the flowers which are not sufficient to pay for the bulbs. The prices he savs must come down very materially before he will in- vest any great amount of money in Ro- man hyacinth aarain. He has a fine lot of poinsettias, both for cutting and in pans. A house of the latter, in from 6-inch to lO-inch pans, is especially fine and should do good business about the holiday tiriie. The E. F. Winterson Company is handling Opah chrysanthemums from W. N. Rudd and retailers are taking them on arrival at good prices. This flower is a beautiful shade of pink and apparently a strong grower. It was re- cently sent out by Nathan Smith & Son of Adrian, Mich. Prominent Chicago growers pronounce it a winner. The Sunday papers devoted consider- able space in announcing the coming flower show, making special mention of the fact that Luther Burbank would be at the exhibition with some of his spec- ialties; also that a special department Chrysanthemum Opah. Now attracting much attention in the west. pertaining to improvement of back yards with shrubs, etc., would be a feature. The Kennicott Brothers Company is very optimistic as to the early improve- ment of the market and attributes the present depression to the discouraging effects of the warm weather. This firm has just received several dozen blooms of Cattleya Trianae from Cleveland which are of unusually fine quality. D. Nicos, who for a number of years conducted a small stand at Randolph street and Wabash avenue, has opened up in a neat store at State and Lake streets. This makes four stores on State street within two blocks. They all seem to be prospering, however. The A. L. Randall Company's men say that Hudson river violets are im- proving in quality, with increased re- ceipts right along. Liberal quantities of wild smilax are now coming into all the dealers' hands, and the grade is gener- ally good. Bassett & Washburn are cutting some very fine blooms of the E. G. Hill Com- pany's new white chrysanthemum Clem- entine Touset. They have all sold at $4 per dozen thus far. They say that Lib- erty and Richmond roses are in good de mand. ,: ' .3 Ernest ' Kitzinger, for a number of years at 568 N. Ashland avenue, has opened a new store and conservatory at 595 West Fullerton avenue. Mr. Kit- zinger expects to continue at the old location also. Anton Then speaks highly of the Bride carnation, having now grown it for two seasons. Mr. Then states that in his opinion this variety will class with the best of whites. Charles J. Stromback, who since his retirement as head gardener of Lincoln park was consulting gardener for about a year, is no longer in the park service. Charles W. McKellar is handling a fine lot of chrysanthemums, white, ye low and pink, and is also carrying a large stock of southern wild smilax. Peter Reinberg is cutting a fine lot of Liberty, Richmond and American Beau- ty roses. Wietor Brothers report they are cut- ting a fine line of American Beauties. St. Louis. MARKET H.\S UPS AND DOWNS. The market last week was not en- couraging. The first part of the week the weather was warm and stock came rushing in, especially roses which were sold for a song. One down town establishment sold roses at the remunerative price of 5 cents, per dozen at retail. The latter part of week showed a great change in the weather and stocl< of all kinds short- ened up. Carnations are now bring- ing better prices. American Beauty roses are again more plentiful but a great many medium and long stemmed ones arrive with crippled buds. Violets are not yet very good, it not being cool enough. Double violets are improving. Chrvsanthemums are now more plentiful. White and yellow sell for $1.50 to $2 per dozen. No fancy blooms have yet come in. FLOWER SHOW PLANS. The flower show committee has com- pleted all arrangements for the com- ing show. The programme will be out shortly. The committee and the show manager. Otto Koenig, have worked hard and earnestlv for the success of the show. It is specially requested by the committee to make it known that all premiums are guar- anteed and will be promptly Daid af- ter the closing night of the show. The committee members have pledged themselves to pay all deficiencies. NEWS ITEMS. The Florists' Club met October 12. Show matters were talked over. It was suggested by F. J. Fillmore that $75 be voted by the club to pay for advertising crepe pullers and their methods. This amount was objected to and the matter was laid over. George Hartman of Kirkwood, who- has seven houses, has just complete^ a new one 18x59 feet for carnations and violets. He is going to make a spe- cialty in carnations of Prosperity and Queen Louise. Edward Risse, pioneer florist of this city, died October 7. He was well known and highly esteemed by the craft, and the sympathies of his many friends are extended to the surviving family. Visitors: M. Butterfield, Farming- ton, Mo.; A. C. Canfield, Springfield^ 111.; E. N. Guy, Belleville, 111. W. F. igo5. The American Florist. 561 E. H. Hunt, WHOLESALt Cut flowers "THE OLD RELIABLE." 76 Wabash Ave, ..CHICAGO Please meniio7i the Aynerican Florist when writings E.C.AMLING THE LARGEST, BEST EQUIPPED, |2 MOST CENTRALLY LOCATED S WHOLESALE CUT FLOWER HOUSE S IN CHICAGO. g 32, 34, 36 RANDOLPH ST., \ CHICAGO. I L, S. 'Phones Central 1978 and 1S77. Please tneniion the American Florist when writing. BUY YOUR Gut Flowers, Florists' Supplies, WIRE DESIGNS at THE FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET, 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Please-meniion the American Florist whenwriti^g. WHOLESAIE GROWER OF Cut Flowers Good Beauties, Matds, Brides and Carnations at reasonable prices shipped direct from greenhouses. D. WOOD BRANT, W. Peterson and N. 18th Aves, CHICAGO, Please mention the A rnerican Florist when writing. Ghas.W.McKeHar Bl Wab3sh Ave., CHICAGO. ORCHIDS A Spaclally, Fancy Stock in VIOLETS, VALLEY. CHRYSANTHE- MUMS. ROSES, BEAUTIES, CARNATIONS and a full line of all Cut-Flowers Greens. Wire-Work and FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Send for Complattt Catalogua. SINNER BROS. WHOLESALE GUT FLOWERS 60 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Careful attention to all SHIPPING ORDERS. Vaughan & Sparry, Wholesale Florists, 58 and 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES. Wliol^ale power/arKjfe Chicago Oct 18. Eoses, Beauty, 30 to 36-in. stems 3 00 20 to 34 " 2.00 15 to 18 " 1.00® 1.60 13 " 1.00@ 1.25 Liberty, 3.00® 6.00 Chatenav 3.00® 6.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 6.00 GoldenGate 3.00® 6.00 Killarney 2.00® 6.00 Carnations 1 SO® 2.60 Valley.. 3 00® 4.00 Asparagus Plumcsus, per string 25 to 50c. sprays 3.00@5.00 " Spiengeri 2,00® 3.00 Galax leaves, Bronze, per 1000, SI. 50 .20 Adiantum 76@ 1.00 Fancy ferns per 1000, 1.60 Smilax 10.00@12.50 Violets, single 50® .60 double 60® 1.00 Harrisii lilies per doz. $3.50 Dahlia 1.00® 3 00 Chrysanthemums, fancy 3.00® 4.00 small to medium 6.00@,10 00 J. A. BUDLONG 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. ^fs^L^ty eTowEroVCUT FLOWERS Please 7ne7ition the Atnerican Florist when writing. PETER REINBERG 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Wholesale Gut Flowers LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD. Price Iiist. AMERICAN BEAUTIES— Per doz. 36-inch stems $3 00 34-inch stems 2.00 18- inch stems 1.50 15-inch stems 1.25 13-inch stems 1.00 Short stems S4.00 to $6.00 per ICO Per 100 LIBERTY $3.00 to $8.00 MAIDS AND BRIDES 3 t'O to 5.00 UNCLE JOHN 3.00 to .5-00 KAISEEIN 3 CO to 8.00 RICHMOND 300to 8.00 CARNATIONS. 1.00 to 1.60 All flowers are perfectly fresh and properly packed. I No charge lor P. & D. on orders over $5.00. Zech&Mann Wholesale Florists Room 218, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Telephone, Central 3284. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. 3niolesa1eDealersand/>^^x ri^.... ,___ Growers of tut Mowers GREENHOUSES: HINSDALE, ILU Poehlmann Bros. Go. Wholesals Growers ol D".li.rs in Cut Flowers All telegraph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 35*37 Greenhouses: Randolph Street. Morton Grove, 111. OXIIO.A.OO* American Florist m mS> •'S' Always do business Week days and every day Sundays and holidays All over the country At home and abroad. KENNICOTT BROS. COMPANY 40-42-44 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Our reputation has always been that we fill orders when others fail. All stock in season at Lowest Market Rates. .'562 The American Florist. Oct, 21, Philadelphia. BUSINESS GROWING IN VOLUME. There has been several light frosts but nothing as yet to damage the dahlias and other outside flowers. W. Peacock who is vitally interested in the first kill- ing frost, says that the average for 30 years is October 27. Cosmos is now at its height, 20 to 25 cents per 100 is the price, but in quantity it is sold much less. Thorn Hedge is supplying most of the wholesale houses with quantities of high grade stock. Dahlias are also very plen- tiful, Kremhilde being a popular sort. H. H. Battles had a window arranged with this variety and cattleyas, the colors being very similar. American Beauty roses are novif fine, some very choice flowers being seen, as high as $3 is asked for some of the specials. Liberty, Bride, Bridesmaid and Killarney are all to be had in special grades and are all that can be asked for at this time. Double violets are much improved, quite a few New York flowers seeking this market and they are good except for fragrance, which does not carry well into the sec- ond day. All the violets grown for this market are the light or Lady Campbell and as the New York stock is Marie Louise, there seems room for both. Fifty cents per 100 is high as yet. Car- nations in many shades about completes the assortment ; very good stock goes for $1, it being hard to overcome the competition of the outdoor flowers. The chrysanthemums are coming in now from all directions. Polly Rose and Glory of the Pacific with several yellows are to be had in quantity, several other early ones are in, but hardly fit as yet. House plants are moving better, the gradual opening of the city houses mak- ing the demand. Cibotiums seem scarce, there being but little stock with the growers. NOTES. S. S. Pennock says business is all right. Orchids, violets and American Beauty move well at good prices. Eddie Fancourt, the ribbon expert of the Pennock force says the sale of ribbons is rapidly increasing as the florists find it is better to get their stock in this line from the floral supply houses than the regular ribbon dealers. He says they have several lines of American Beauty and other shades, expressly woven for their trade, which cannot be bought from regular houses. The wholesale houses are keeping things moving, .^t Niessens they appear to be strong on :i line of special Brides- maids, they also carry Meteors from the Burton Rosary, grown especially for Mr. Niessen. Special Beauties, orchids and double violets are also leaders. The types became somehow mixed in our account of the Craig wedding last week. It was William P. Craig who be- came a benedict, not Robert Craig, Jr., who still remains a bachelor and occu- pies, we believe, a position of high rank in the order. At the Market things are lively, last Saturday, Manager Meehan said it re- minded him of old times, there being an early rush that soon cleaned up all the good things. He says the outlook is all right. The Philadelphia Cut Flower Company say their shipping trade is growing inicely, they have added another beauty gi'ower and will be strong on these the coming season. William McKissick is much pleased. finding a steady demand for all good stock. He is handling a fine line of green goods along with his stock of cut flowers. Berger Brothers are getting in some choice chrysanthemums which move lively. K. Washington. BUSINESS HAS LIVELY GAIT. Business has kept up a lively gait. The decorations for entertainments ten- dered American Bankers' Association delegates used a lot of cut stock. There were also an unusually large number of wedding decorations. A heavy rain brought decidedly cooler weather, to add vim to the week's doings. Chrysan- themums are on hand in fair quantity and quality. The chrysanthemums for the next six weeks will fit in well to condone the scarcity of other good stock. 'There is an improvement in the quality of roses and carnations and fair violets are on the market. Orchids seem to be unusually plentiful and cattleyas are being freely used in window decora- tions. The return of summer tourists and the fitting up homes for winter res- idence, has created a demand for ferns and other pot plants. Dahlias and cos- mos are still coming in great quantities, but their passing cannot be long delayed. AMONG THE CAPITAL'S DEALERS. At the dinner to the bankers at the New Willard, October 10, the tables were arranged in the form of a dollar sign ($). The centerpiece was of Amer- ican Beauty roses and throughout the whole scheme that rose and white chry- santhemums were used freely with fine efifect. At all available points in the banquet hall there were also decorations with palms and chrysanthemums. As noted last week, all the decorations for the entertainments furnished the bank- ers were by J. H. Small & Sons. A. Gude & Brother have a special ex- hibit of dahlias from Richard Vincent & Son of Whitemarsh, Md. There are very fine specimens of the well known pink, A. D. Livoni, Maid of Kent, var- iegated red and white, and Kaiser Wil- helm, yellow, shading to red in the cen- ter. For those who like a dark dahlia, Cuban Giant seems to be good. The Gudes have likewise had a very busy week, a large amount of the work con- sisting of wedding decorations. William R. Smith, superintendent of the Botanical Garden, reached home from Europe October 9. He is look- ing well and says that he thoroughly enjoyed his trio to the British Isles. Whether discoursing on rare plants, ye olden times or general topics, the ven- erable curator is alwavs interesting and instructive. The J. Louis Loose store at Thir- teenth and F streets, N. W., is now des- ignated the Washington Florists' Com- pany. Otto Bauer has so far recovered from his recent severe attack of typhoid fever as to be able to resume his posi- tion as manager. J. Louis Loose is president of the company, John Robertson is handling good cy- clamens, rather an unusual feature at this season. They were grown by Rob- ert Bowdler, one of the oldest florists in the district, which shows the Osier theory is no good. Blackistone has a very attractive win- dow display, cattleyas being the lead- ing feature; he is also handling a good quality of Poughkeepsie violets. Charles F. Bouffier, for many years fireman for N. Studer, has accepted a position on the private estate of R. Portner at Manassas, Va. Many orchids are coming in from George Field's conservatories. Charles Wolfe is now with Blacki- stone. ■ S. E. Cincinnati. TRADE IS ALL DEALERS WISH. Trade has been all that could be ex- pected. Numerous receptions and wed- dings, with an unusual amount of funeral work have kept the florists busy and all seem content. Chrysanthemums are more plentiful ; some very good Estelle and Polly Rose were on the market. Car- nations are scarce, and orders for these must be placed in advance. In roses, American Beauty are a little short. Good Bride and Bridesmaid are active, but the short-stemmed stock is a glut. Enough smilax and asparagus to go around. We had a frost October 12 but it was not heavy enough to check outdoor stock. florists' SOCIETY MEETING. At the meeting of the Florists' Society October 14 the constitution and by-laws were revised. Hereafter instead of elec- ing directors and letting them choose the officers the members will vote for the officers at the regular election in June. It was agreed to give the usual amount of shows the coming season, beginning with a chrysanthemum show on the sec- ond Saturday in November ; also a rose show in February and carnation show in March. miscellaneous news notes. The premium list for the show to be given by the Indiana Florists' Society has been received and quite a number of the craft have signified their intention of going to Indianapolis to take in the show. Some very flattering premiums are offered, especially the one on Amer- ican Beauty roses. Mr. McGreed the genial manager of the Aldrich Floral Company, Springfield, O., was a caller. Martin Reukauf, of Philadelphia, stopped over on his way from Pittsburgh to Cleveland. John C. Olmstead the noted landscape expert of Boston, Mass., was in town Oct. 12. A. O. Louisville. DECIDED SPURT IN TRADE. The manner in which business has picked up can properly be termed satis- factory. With chrysanthemums, violets and American Beauty roses the stores find it very easy to please customers. Roses are generally satisfactory in qual- ity, supply and demand. Good carna- tions can be had in limited quantities, with the demand exceptional. Chrysan- themums sell up to expectations, al- though there is room for improvement in this line. Nearly all the dahlias have been ruined by the recent frost. Cos- mos is a glut, despite an exceptional de- mand. NEWS ITEMS. The bowling meeting October 10 was enthusiastic, twelve players taking part. A called meeting of the Kentucky So- ciety of Florists was held October 14 at Mrs. C. B. Thompson's Fourth avenue store, with a good attendance. Show matters were discussed. Nanz & Neuner will soon be in shape at their new location. F. L. S. igo5. The American Florist. 563 Fancy Carnations, Smglc Violet s, Roses GROWERS' NOTICE.— We are open for shipments of anjthing good. We make weekly returns. The Philadelphia Cut Tlower Co, WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 1516 and 1518 Sansom Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. To fill orders for American Beauties, Lily of the Valley, Chrysanthe- mums, Carnations, Violets and all varieties of Tea Roses in lots of one hundred to one thousand at short notice. Get Our Prices Before Ordering Elsewhere WELCH BROS., 15 Province Street, Boston, Mass. -CUT STRINGS OF- Asparagus Plumosus Nanus First-class stock, running even and full, SOc each. W. H. ELLIOTT, - - Brighton, MasiS« '-■;s..u^ W. E. McKISSICK, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Business Hours 7 a. m. to 8 p. m. 1221 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIA, PA. DUJVIOIN^T & CO. CHOICE Chrysanthemums, Beauties and Carnations. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Wild Smilax (='^E<*NIESSEN CO. TTIIU 4^IIIIIU/Vi 1217 Arcji St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. store ope.i from 7 a. m. lo 8 p. 564 The American Florist. Oct. 21, New York. With the continuance of abnormally fine weather the market has been leth- argic in character and business in con- sequence of the forced kind. Much stock that should have been out of season long ago is still coming in. Dahlias are ar- riving by the wagon load, and there are still many asters to be obtained. With this class of produce available early chrysanthemums do not move well, and much stock goes off at minimum values. -Really fine chrysanthemums are not very plentiful, but there is an avalanche of short stock arriving and much of it has to be sacrificed. Fancy blooms when to be had move fairly well at prices above maximum quotations. Roses are very plentiful and drag somewhat at quoted prices. American Beauties are arriving in quantities rather larger than the mar- ket will take legitimately, and values have declined. Considerable stock is passed here from other markets which fends still more to lower values. Top grades are offered at times at bargain prices to move them and prevent accu- mulation. Bride, Bridesmaid, and other roses in special grades are easier to move than shorter stock which is sold very largely on straight slips. Carna- tions are far too plentiful to uphold values, and some of the better sorts have to be classed with ordinary grades. It must be fine stock to bring top prices. Violets are not in any better demand than last week, and prices remain about the same. Lilies are moving more slowly than for some time and lily of the valley is not at all regular in its move- ment. Indoor grown sweet peas are to be seen in a few places, but are not in particular demand. NOTES. Lyman G. Bloomingdale of Blooming- dale Brothers, head of the large depart- ment store firm died October 13 at his country home Elberon, N. J. It was largely through his efforts and interest that the large florists' establishment in connection with the firm's business has been built up, making it the largest and most complete in the city. Mr. Bloom- ingdale was noted for his widespread and generous charities and was generally beloved. The funeral was held on Sun- day from the Temple Beth-EI. The floral pieces, which were taken to the cemetery filled three large wagons and a coach. The Bloomingdale Brothers' Mutual Aid Society composed of the firm's employes, sent a large wreath five feet in diameter, made up of -lily of the valley and cattleyas. Other pieces made up in the firm's own florists' store in- cluded a wreath four feet in diameter, on an easel, made up of lily of the val- ley, cattleyas and cypripediums ; and a ' casket cover of cattleyas on a pall of | white velvet with the edges covered com- I pletely with lily of the valley. On top of the cover was a large bunch of lily of the valley. In the borough of Manhattan the oclling places for the election Novem- ber 7 include the following florists' stores: Peter Gerlaird, 62 West Twen- ty-first street; Theodore J. Lang, 670 Sixth avenue; Morris Mount, 2019 Sev- , enth avenue; Mrs. P. Hughes, 320 Lenox avenue; M. Goldman, 2346 , Eighth avenue: R. Willberger, 525 Third avenue; C. A. Ladiges, 1792 Am- ' sterdam avenue; A. A. Kurz & Brother, 26s Avenue A; George Bruder, 912 Ninth avenue, and R. E. Savage. 2331 Broadway. The school children of the Bronx are to be aided in their nature studies this fall by a course of free illustrated lectures to be given in the lecture hall of the museum building of the Botan- ical Gardens. The subjects of the course include 'Tndustries Dependent on Forests"; "Plant Products"; "Woody Plants, and Plants Without Wood"; and "Protection of Trees in Cities." Dr. Henry H. Husley. and Dr. W. A. Murrill are to be the lec- turers. Many florists in Newark, N. J., and in Manhattan, have been the victims of a handsome young girl who has ordered quantities of expensive cut flowers and exotics sent C. O. D. to a Mrs. Campbell at an address in East Orange. The occupants of the house at the address given have been kept busy returning them, no such person being known there. Other tradesmen have also suffered and the girl's ob- ject is a mystery. The Horticultural Society of New York will hold a unique exhibition of edible nuts, fruits, ornamental plants, and outdoor grown chrysanthemums at Bronx park, November 8. A prize schedule has been prenared. There will be a lecture by Dr. Britton illus- trated by colored lantern slides. The Hamburg-American line's new steamship Amerika, is due this week on her maiden trip. Among the new features introduced for the conven- ience of ocean travellers on this ship is a florist's shop. A number of New York florists will visit the boat on her arrival. Philip F. Kessler, who opened his wholesale establishment last week, is on jury duty this week. • Evidence again that the law respecteth not per- sonages. H. C. Steinhoff & Company are sending in American Beauty, Bride and Bridesmaid roses from their new establishment at West Norwood, N. J. In last issue, page 508, lower part mid- dle column, the name Charles R. Scal- len should read Mrs. J. W. Scallen. Alfred H. Langjahr is receiving daily shipments of indoor grown sweet peas. John Young has a fine show of potted chrysanthemums this week. Visitors : E. J. Fancourt and J. G. Whilldin, Philadelphia. Boston. TRADE IN BAD CONDITION. The weather for two weeks has been e-Kceedingly warm, the Jhermometer reaching 80 degrees frequently. The nights have been so warm many florists have not started their fires. While we had a few light frosts, no weather cold enough to entirelv kill outside flowers has been reported. Manv city folk are still at their summer residences, enjoy- ing the beautiful autumn. With these conditions confronting us, no wonder the market is in an exceedingly low con- dition. Were it not for the large number of October weddings, stagnation would describe the market. Chrvsanthemums are coming in quantity and are sold at lower prices. Many good blooms last week went at 50 cents per dozen. Roses, especially the smaller sizes, are a drug, the buyer frequently getting them at his price. Carnations are improving in quality and are selling fairly well. Violets are moving slowly and if the warm weather continues will be off in quality, is the prediction of the orrowers. South- ern smilax has been in great demand for weddings and is very popular. NOTES OF THE MARKET. Names of those whom the nominat- ing committee have chosen for the com- ing election of the Massachusetts Horti- cultural Society were posted at the so- ciety's building, October g, as follows : For president, Arthur F. Estabrook; vice president, Walter Hunnewell; treasurer, Charles E. Richardson; sec- retary, William P. Rich ; delegate to the state board of agriculture, William H. Spooner; trustee (for three years), Oakes Ames, William H. Elliott, James E. Rothwell and Charles F. Curtis; trustee (for two years), John Law- rence; for nominating committee, James H. Bowditch, Robert Cameron, T. D. Hatfield, Charles W. Parker and William H. Spooner. The committee making these nominations is made up of Obadiah B. Hadwen, Henry S. Hun- newell, John Lawrence, Henry P. Wal- cott and James Wheeler. The Boston Cooperative Flower Grow- ers' Association will meet on the even- ing of October 27. The election of offi- cers will take place and all stall holders are invited to attend. H. M. Robinson is receiving a fine grade of Southern smilax, handling about 300 cases last week. W. Baltimore. We had a week of mixed weather — one day of continuous and heavy cold rain, a threatened freeze which sim- mered down to a mild frost in the low- lands and not much at all on the hills, and then two or three days of mid-sum- mer heat. The supply of dahlias and other outside stock keeps up, but bud- ding plants and tender specimens have generally been made secure, there sel- dom being as many warnings given as was the case this year. Various church celebrations and re- openings after recess for summer deco- rations coming on Sunday, preparations for the funeral of one of our first citi- zens who was buried Monday with elab- orate floral display and. a number of vi^eddings, made a good market for cut flowers and there was an animated feel- ing generally throughout the trade. Families returning to the city are replac- ing their decorative plants and there is a fair request for palms, rubbers, ferns, etc. Harrisii lilies seem the leader in popu- lar favor this fall for all kinds of occa- sions, funeral and gay. John Cook used a great number at a swell wedding last week, and for a funeral bunch the same money will give more show for the money than roses. So that their employ- ment is not limited as formerly, mainly to Easter and Christmas decorations. J. A. Ritter, North Charles near North avenue, is overhauling his premises, put- ting in new counters and mirrors, elec- tric lights, and renovating and repainting all around. George C. Personette, of N. Gay street has established a branch at the corner of Park and North avenues. John McCormick, Jr., has op,ened a flower store on North Broadway. S. B. igos. The American Florist. 565 THE RELIABLE COMMISSION HOUSE. RICHIVIOND ROSES RECEIVED DAII.Y. Ifl^ ^ FFNDIPH ^^ W.30th St., NEW YORK. tM\^^^^9 ^^J» ■. L^I ^ Mm>MX>MM^ Bell Telephone. 324-325 Madison Square. MOLESALE WILLIAM GHORMLEY, Pally Receiver and Shipper of Fresh Qui Flowers. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, etc. 11 Tiliphonts 2200 and 2201 Madison Squara. 57 West 28fh Sfreet, NEW YORK CITY. VALLEY Special Prices Made on Yearly Contracts. RIBBONS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Samuel S. Pennocic, ^I; THP WHOLESALE ' "^ FLORIST, UADEI.RHIA. YOUNG & NUGENT 42 West 28lh SIraat, Telephone 2066 Madison Sq. Wholesale Florists. CATTLEYAS, GARDENIAS. ROSES, CARNATIONS and all seasonable novel, ties. With our long experience in shipping, and competent assistants In our packing department, we are in a position to guarantee out-of-town customers who place their orders with us that they will not be disappointed. Open Every Day at 6 a. m. ESTABLISHED 1887. J. K. ALLEN. Prompt Settlements with Consignors. Absolutely Fresh Stock Sent Out on All Wholesale Florist. Shipping Orders. ROSES, carnations, valley, asters, and all Cut Flowers In Season 106 West 28tll St., Telephone 1 67 Madison Sqr.. PJ:E>'W Y'OI^IC:, Consignments Solicited. Choice Carnations. Selected Roses. Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY, 44 W. 28ih Street, Cut Flower Exclianga, New Teiaphone NOt 598 & 799 Madison Sq. Please mention the American Florist when writing, JOHN YOUNG, Special American Beauties, Surpassing Carnations, Lily of the Valley, Orchids, and all Seasonable Flowers. 51 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Telephone 1905 Madfson Square. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Original Pioneer Houie— Eitabli.hed 1871. JAMES HART 117 W. 30th St., NEW YORK. Wholesale and Commission Consignments solioited. Shipping orders promptly attended to. 'Phone ^6 Madison. Please mention the A merican Florist when writinjt- FORD BROS. Receivers and Stiippers of Fresh Flowers 48 West 28ih St. NEW YORK. Telephone 8870-3S71 Madison Sq. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST. Conservatory connected from which I can ship ferns and decorative plants promptly. 50 W. 29th St. NEW YORK. T.I. 3860 and 3861 Madison Squar.. Wbol^ale power/arKgfe New 'Xckk, Oct. 18. Roses, Beauty best 10.00@15.00 " medium 3.00@10.00 culls 50@, 200 " Liberty, best 3.00@10 00 ouUs 60@, 200 ■' Bride, Bridesmaid, G. Gate. .50@ 5.00 " Kaiserin, Carnot 1.50® 6.00 Carnations 50@ 2.00 " fancy and novelties 3.00 Violets 25.® ,50 Lily of the valley 1.00® 3.00 Lilies 5 00® 6.00 Smilax 8.00@10.00 Adiantum 50@ 1,00 Asparagus 20 00@50 00 Chrysanthemums..? .23®$3.00 doz. Thomas Young WHOLESALE FLORIST. 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Please rtention the American Florist when writings The Only House Handling the |/ir*T/inV New Red Carnation V 11/ I UK I To be Disseminated 1906. Also a complete line of Choicest Flowers. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, l^r 43 Wast 28th Straot, NEW YORK. Telephones; 1664-1665 Madison Square. Please meniton the American Florist when writing. Receivers and Shippers of Cut Flowers. Consignments Solioited, A. L YOUNG $ C0.,^5?.'rt--r" 64 Ws.l 28lh Straal, Telephone 3559 Madison Sq. NEW YORK. Please jnention the A merican Florist when writing. FLOWERS SHIPPED BY John I. Raynor, Are the best product of the best growers for the New York Market. AMANTliM CROWUNUM sold here exclusively. 49 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. Tel. 1998 Madison Square. Please mention the A merican F.unst zuhen ivrilinsr* Walter F. Sheridan, WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephone 902 Madison Square. 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. 20'Years' Experience Tel. 4878 Madison. John Seligman, WHOLESALE FLORIST S6 West 26th Street. NEW YORK. OPPOSITE N. T. CUT PLOWTIR CO- Everything in Cut Flowers. Consignments from growers solicited. Prompt returns. Best prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. CaRNSTlONS ■VIY SPECIALTY. Consignments Soilolisd. Prompt Paymants. Established 1891. ALFRED H. LANGJAHR, '^e^^^'r^ Telephone 3924 Madison Square. PHIL F. KESSLER Wholesale Commission Florist 65 WEST 26ih STREET, New York. Consignments solicited, Prompt payments. STARKE & KLEINE, Wholesale Florists and Plantsmen. Telephone 4532 Madison Sq. We make a specialty of Plants. Palms, Ferns. Dracaenas and . all Decorative Plants. Tele phone your wants. 52 W. 29th St., New York. 566 The American Florist, Oct. 21, CDT FLOWERS OR DESIGNS will be Delivered for the Trade on Wire or Moil Orders in fiest Qualities and Prices. DETROIT. lOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS ^ Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs, ^j*.?*.^* High Grade Cut Blooms. We cover all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio. Indiana and Canada^ Please mention the American Florist when mriting. SAN FRANCISCO. EstabUshed 1872. Sievers & Boland, FLORAL ARTISTS 33 Post Street, SAN FRANCISCO. CAL. CHICAGO. INDIANAPOLIS. Bertermann Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Ave.. INDIANAPOLIS, IND. ST. LOUIS. Fred. C. Weber, FLORIST, 4320-4328 Olive St., ST. LOUIS, MO. Established 1873. Bell. Lindell 676. T he Park • ••Floral Co. ^ '^ P^e^i^^nr'''^ DENVER, COLO. MILWAUKEE. C. C. PoUworth Co. MILWAUKEE, WIS. "^'^ yo'^ur S" iT' °' WISCONSIN. Please nietition the American Florist •when writing, WASHINGTON. Shaffer Ml 14th and Eye Streets, l^""^!^. WASHINGTON. D. C. Please mention the American Florist when writing. DENVER. riORAL DESIGNS AND FLOWERS. Best Quality on Shortest Notice. DENVER, COLO. DANIELS & FISHER, Order by mail, telephone, telegraph or cable. Cable address: "Daniels Denver. All Mail. Telephone. Telegraph or Cable Orders (£iven prompt and careful attention. RELIABLE AGENTS IN ALL LEADING EUROPEAN CITIES. Please metition the A mencan Florist when writing, WASHINGTON. A. Gude & firo. FLORISTS 1214 F Street, Washington, D. C. CHICAGO. P.J.HAISWIRTH Auditorium Annex, ^^ CHICAGO. Mail, telegraph or telephone orders filled promptly in best stylec Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, BUFFALO. BUFFALO, N. Y. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ATLANTIC CITY. CHOICEST FLOWERS. George H. Berke FLORIST. Local and Long Distance Phones. 1505 Pacific Ave., ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. National Florists' Board of Trade, OHloa: 66 Pine StresI, New York. Credit Reference Book. A subscription to our Credit List will cost you 910 a year, and it may lave you (100 the first month. Special Reports. We make ft specialty of this part of our work. Collections. We collect slow and doubtful ac- counts. Why not go through your twoks at onoc and send us all the claims that are in arrears? WTASHINGTON. ATLANTA. ATLANTA FLORAL CO. ^' /tfe%r" ATUNTA, GEORGIA. NEW YORK. W. H. Donohoc, 2 WEST 29th STREET, Formerlv of Young's. NFW VHRIf Tel. 3034 Madison Sq. »'1^»V I UIVIV. Orders from the trade, for theatre, steamship or otherwise, filled in first-class style, at wholesale- prices. TRY ME. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. WASHINGTON. GEO. H. COOKE, Connecticut Avenue and L Street, WASHINGTON, D. C. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ST. PAUL. HOLM & OLSON, ST. PAUL. THE LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Orders will be well cared for anywhere in Minnesota and the Dakotas. GALVESTON. Mrs. Chas. Eickholt, 23 ig AVENUE M, GALVESTON, TEXAS. Cut Flowers, Floral Designs, Decorations. Telephone 1087. All mail, telegraph or telephone orders promptly and artistically filled. OMAHA. HESS 5f SWOBODA, Florists, 1415 Farnam Street, /\1|Jf A ff A MFH 'Phone 1601 and L. 1682. UIVIAIIA, IlU}. SPRINGFIELD. Mark Aitken FLORIST. 378 Main St.. Springfield, Mass. JACKSONVILLE. MILLS THE FLORIST, 36 W. Forsyth Street, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. SAVANNAH. John Wolf, FLORIST. -SAVANNAH, GA. Flower Colors. Use our COLOR CHART in describing them PRICE. IS CENTS POSTPAID. American Florist Co., 324 Dearborn St.. CHICAGO.. igo5. The American Florist. 567 HORSE SHOW WEEK October 23rd to October 28th. $1.00 per J 00. You will need a lot and we have them — the finest quality. Violets: Orchids, Cattleyas, $6.00 per dozen. Chrysantfiemums: 50c to $4 per doz. Chr ysanthemoms will be plenti- ful and we have all varieties at reasonable prices 3. L. Randall Company, 19-21 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. Please mention the A yylerican Florist when writings SNY i QUANTITY X t White, Yellow and Pink, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00 and $4.00 per dozen. | I Also sufficient Beauties, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Violets and Green \ Stock for all orders. X T^-Btrs: u*4. — HOLTON & HINKEL CO., 462 Milwaukee St. Three Lon^ Distance Telephones. Milwaukee^ Wis. : Without doubt the Best Equipped Wholesale House in the west. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, WIRE DESIGNS. AGENTS FOR THE EVERLASTING GREENHOUSE TILE BENCH. 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO. Please mention the American Florist when writing. NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONI ELEGANTISSIMA Grand stock — In all sizes. Very popular in New York and all the large cities. UnprecBdented Sata of Large Specimens A splendid investment to plant NOW for the fall trade. Prices from 75c each: $9.00 per dozen: $50.00 per 100 up to $2.00, $3.00, $5.00, $7.50 each. Satislaction guaranteed. F. R. PiERSON CO., Tarrytown, N. Y. Please fneniion the American Florist when writing J. B. Braidwood, WHOLESALE FI HRKT and RETAIL ^LUmJl, COLORADO SPRINGS, COL. All Orders Given Prompt Attention. Please mention the American Florist when writing* Roses Last Call Before Frost. rIclQ UdrnfllJOnS. on new around. Norway. Joost. Lord and Armazindy. .?5.00 per 100. Lady Bountiful. Gov. Wolcott. Boston Mar- ket. Prosperity. $6.00 per 100. Splendid value. Brides. Maids, Golden Gates. Ivory. Canadian Queen, extra good 3-inch at H^3.50 per 100. and a few large 4-inch Brides and Maids, to replant, or follow ''Mums, $8 per liX). W. H. GULLETT & SONS, '■'Tl?.'-"' Please mention the American Florist when writing AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Cut Roses— American Beauties and all kinds of Tea Roses at lowest prices. Trial orders solicited. HELLER BROS., New CasUe, Ind. South Park Floral Company. Please tnention the A merican Florist when writing. Boston Ferns. Extra tine stock for retail trade: 5-inch at 22^c each; 6-inch at 35c each. Special discounts on 100 or 1000. rVn A MFN 4-inch at $10.00 per 100. W I VL.AiTlL.il 3.jn(-h ^^ 5 qq per 100. The Cation Greenhouse Co., Cor. 5th Ave. and Elliott St., PEORIA, ILL. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, ICE BROTHERS, 128 N. 6th St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Supplies. Wild Smllax Flowers Billed at Market Prices. Shippers of choice Cut Flowers and Qreeni of all kinds. Try us. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. 568 The American Florist. Oct 21, The Seed Trade. ) AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOOATION. W. H. Grenell. Pierrepont Manor, N. Y., Pres. ; L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., First Vice-Fres.; C. E. Kendell, Cleveland, O., Sec''y and Treas. Twenty-fourth annual convention at San Jose, Cal., 1906. -^ Visited Chicago : Fred H. Hunter of the Germain Seed Company, Los An- geles Cal., with his wife, enroute to the east. A. J. PiETERS, of the Department of Agriculture, Washington, passed through the city Wednesday on his way east from California. San FranciscOj Cal. — The Cox Seed Company reports a heavy demand for bulbs this season. Longiflorum lilies will be one of the short items this year. The Canadian Department of Agri- culture has reprinted the seed control act of 1905 with explanation and in- structions and rules and methods for seed testing. Ernest Senary, of Erfurt, Germany, offers for distribution in igo6 two new asters, a begonia, cyclamen, dianthus, gloxinia, primula, silene, schizanthus, stock and tropjeolum. The loss by fire of seed cleaner and some fifteen cars of fancy Kentucky blue grass belonging to the Montgomery Seed Company, Mt. Sterling, Ky., is re- ported to have occurred on October 13. New York. — E. Shoepke, president of The Joosten Plant, Bulb & Seed Com- |]anv reports October 14 that Wm. A. Prosser, formerly vice-president of the company, is no longer connected with that concern. • New York. — R. R. Mackenzie for- merly with J. M. Thorburn & Company, has opened an office at 120 Liberty street, and has engaged in the business of sup- plying chemicals used in the manufac- ture of fertilizers. The report has been circulated that the secretary of agriculture intends to ask congress to establish a system of seed control. We are advised that the secretary of agriculture has no such in- tention or plans and has made no rec- ommendations whatever in that direc- tion. DiTLEV Eltzholtz, known to the trade as a grower of Danish cabbage and cauliflower seeds is at present visiting his younger brother, the Rev. C. F. Eltz- holtz, at Chicago, in the company of his son, C. F. Eltzholtz, who is manager of the Oklahoma seed house of Barteldes & Company, of Oklahoma City. The last named gentleman, who has been closely confined to business during the past six years, is enjoying a brief vacation, going to New York to escort his father to Chi- cago, who does not speak English. The Oklahoma representative of the Bar- 3,700 ACRES OF GARDEN SEEDS IN CULTIVATION. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Wholesale Seed Growers. JOSE. CAUIFORNIA. teldes concern is well known to the trade and always has a good story to tell. The latest is a big bear story which should not be missed by those who meet him. Danish Seed Crops. Hjalmar Hartmann & Company re- port as follows regarding Danish seed crops : Cauliflower. — Owing to the dry weath- er in spring the heads of the plants for seed did not grow as large as usual. The summer has been very good for the development of the seeds, and we expect a very fine crop with regard to quality. The quantity promises to be medium. Cabbage. — In 1904 the crop was ex- cellent and all the seed was not sold out. Owing to this fact and because the heads were extensively exported, not so many were kept for seed. Danish Ballhead, therefor, will not give much seed to the market this year. Advice from Pioneer Seedsman. Alfred J. Brown, a pioneer seedsman of Grand Eapids, Mich., in summar- izing his twenty years' experience in the seed business, says that his success may be attributed to the established rule laid down from the inception of the Alfred J. Brown Seed Company. He says: ' ' Supply the seeds that bring satisfac- tory results and profit to the planter. Surrounding this by the three safe- guards of constant watchfulness, hon- esty and actual knowledge I believe has made the Brown Seed Company what it is today. The fundamental principle from the beginning was to supply the best seeds regardless of extra cost. We realized from the very start that the wise planter was not looking for cheap seeds, but that he had the harvest in view. About the most valuable asset which we possess is a score of years of hard and constant work and the experi- ence obtained in this time. It is time and money wasted to plant poor seeds. Buy the best, and only the best, and be sure you get them, and you are bound, with ordinary care, to have satisfac- tory and profitable results. That has always been our untiring appeal to the planter. ' ' Better Meuls than Free Seeds. The common people of Rome, given bread, soon learned to demand butter and even molasses ; a logically minded constituent of a southern congressman wrote on receiv- ing his seeds "pies yr oner caint ye send me a meul."-:— I,Mico!n (We6.) Journal. New Plants. Scabiosa Japonica. — This is a hardy perennial scabious from Japan, form- ing large many branched bushes of about two and one-half to three feet in height and breadth with elegant light green, pinnatifid foliage. The flowers are two to two and one half inches across on long wiry stems from fifteen to twenty inches in length, of a beauti- ful mauve or lavender-blue, similar to the color of the flowers of Scabiosa Caucasica. The plants are extremely free flowering, producing their numer- ous flowers continuously from the end of June until late in autumn. It is said to be an exceedingly desirable plant for bouquets, etc. Haage & Schmidt intro- duction. Incarvillea Grandiflora. — This plant can be regarded as one of the best in- troductions in the line of hardy peren- nials during recent years, writes A. M. C. Van der Elst, of the Tottenham Nurseries, Dedemsvaart, for which W6 are indebted to a French missionary in North China. Compared with the now fairly well known I. Delavayi, it has the advantages of flowers about double the size of those of I. Delavayi or larger than a good gloxinia flower. The growth is compact, and the plant blooms about the middle of May. As regards hardi- ness, it stands a good deal of frost in its native country and can be considered hardy, but it is safe to give the tubers a protection of leaf mold during winter. Begonia Gracilis Luminosa. — This begonia, of French origin, is undoubted- ly a novelty of the very first rank. Of similar habit to B. gracilis, it differs from it by the lustrous redish brown color of the foliage, while the flowers, measuring one to one and one-half inches across, are of a fiery dark scar- let. Being extremely floriferous, this excellent new variety produces in the mass a splendid effect. It will certainly soon come into general cultivation, for no better sort for groups and bedding has yet been seen and it is decidedly su- perior to all existing dark-foliaged sem- perflorens begonias. Benary introduc- tion. Schizanthus Grahami Niveus. — En- riched by several notable introductions, the schizanthus has of late come very much to the fore, and with justice, since hardly any other annual rewards the slight attention necessary to its culture with such a free and long-lasting dis- play of bloom. This new variety grows about two feet high and possesses the bright green finely cut foliage of the S. , Grahami section. It differs, however, completely by the snowy white color of its flowers and the absence of the usual yellow spot on the upper lip. The blooms are also of a more rounded form and the slight laciniation of the side petals give them a larger and fuller ap- pearance. The plant throws up its flow- er stalks in great profusion, which can be most advantageously used for bou- quets. It may be sown in the open au- tumn for spring blooming, but if sown in April and transplanted it will flower from June until frost sets in. Benary introduction. Iron Age No. 6 "Iron Agre" Combined Double and Singrle Wheel Hoe, Hill and Drill Seeder. 99 FARM and GARDEN IMPLEMENTS. The Most Complete and Satisfactory Line of Garden Tools on the Market. Your 1906 Catalogue should include these tools. Cuts and Copy we furnish, BATEMAN NFG. CO. Box 84, CRENLOCH, N. J. igo3. The American Florist. 569 Fresh Importations Every Month. FERTILE. PRODUCTIVE. Endllsh in bricks, per 100 lbs., S6.00 1. o. b. New Yorli; $6.60 f ."o. b. Chicago. Write lor prices on quantity. VSUGHXN'S SEED STORE 84-86 Randolph St., CHICAGO. 14 Barclay St., NEW YORK. CYCLAMEN SEED. NEW COLORS IN CYCLAMEM. HUGH LOW & CO. have now seed or their grand new variety, '*Low*s Salmon,'* the finest new thing- introduced in recent years, as well as their old well-known varieties of ''Gldanteum," also seed of Schizanthus Wisetonensls, the Finest of All. Get quotations from Headquarters. The House for Roses, Figs, Vines, Healhs, Palms, Etc. BUSH HILL PARK, Middlesex, Eng. fiease mention the A merican Florist when writing, CROP I905. Rawson'sRoyal Strain Cyclamen Is ready for delivery. Tiiis strain has no equal or better. Perfect flowers of giant type are borne on long, erect stems in such profu- sion that they almost hide the foliage and pot. We can ol^er the following colors: Pure white, deep red, deli- cate pink, Christmas red, white with claret base, mauve, salmon pink and a mixture of unsurpass- able variety at $1.00 per 100 seeds; $9.00 per 1000 seeds. W. W, RAWSON & CO.. 12 and 13 Fanuell Hall Square, BOSTON. £^eas6 mention the American Florist whenwriting. r BURPEE^S SEEDS Philadelphia. AVholesale Price List for Florists and Market Gardeners^ C.C.MORSE&CO. SEED GROWERS, 815-817 SansomeSt., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Careful Growers ol California Specialties. Hease mention the A merican Florist when writing, CAULIFLOWER SEED Sno^vball, Danish Giant. Pahharra CoOll Danish Ballhead. hieh. UdUUdgC OliBU Danish Roundhead, low. Hfalmar Hartmann & Co., Stormgade 12, COPENHAGEN, K. Wholesale Growers for the Trade Only. Cineraria Grandiflora Medium Tall— Prize varieties. mi::ed. Dwarf — Prize varieties, mixed Trade pkt. 9 .50 50 DTinCV SUPERB MIXED— M oz., 60o; M oz., fOU^y $1.15; Oz., 84.50. Choice Large Flow- ering, mixed, Oz,, $1.25. W. C. BECKEBT. Allegheny. Pa. Wm. P. Craig ^■?e°^'"'""' Plants, 1305 Filbert Street Exporter . lbs and Seeds. PHILADELPHIA. Seed Grower Southern France. Jacques Rolland NIMES, FRANCE. P Established 1680. Telegraph Address, JACROLLAND. CONTRACT GROWING ORDERS A SPECIALTY. o6l6Cl6Cl rlllOX 066Q Compacta and in separate colors. Also VERBENAS, ZINNIAS, PANSIES. All kinds of VEGETABLE SEEDS, as Beet, Cabbage, Carrot. Onion, etc. CATALOGUE ON DEMAND. Please tnention the American Florist wheti writing LEONARD ^^^° ,®"°*^^.^ Leading Onion Set Wc are among the largest growers of Peas Beans and Garden Seeds in the trade. Write for Prices. Growers rLOW« ^Q^ CHICAGO WHEN BUYING MUSHROOM SPTIWN ^Z^L'^i We Crow Mushrooms. We are headquarters for "PURE CULTURE" SPAWN and importers ot ENGLISH MUSHROOM SPAWN. Write us and we will send you tree of charge valuable information on the subject Fresh Supply ol Spawn Every Month. KNUD GUNDESTRUF & CO., A273 IWIIIwaukee Ave., CHICAGO. Please vtention the American Florist when writing. Aa:i:i«axixcooiki MUSHROOM SPAWN. Frequent importations from England. Alwa3rs fresh and lively. J.M. STYER, Concordville, Pa. Please mention the A ^nerican Florist ivheti -writings MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUMBIA, ninSK^f, BOHEnm ^MUSHROOM =SPAWN = ^?55^ Fresh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRfCES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM 2. SPAWN CO. 911 CHEMICAL BLDG. ST. LOUIS. MO. Please mention the American Florist when writing. ^ ElECTROS... ijS. For Catalogue Purposes. WE have a large assortment of strictly high-class halftones of which we can supply electros suitable for catalogue Illustration. If you need anything iti this way, state your re- quirements and we will submit proofs of the illustrations in stock Price for cash only 15 cents per square Inch. THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., ..324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. LAMBERT'S PURE CULTURE MUSHROOM SPAWN, Produced by the new graftincr process from selected and most prolific vari- eties, has NEVER FAILED TO RUN. Sold by Leading Seedsmen. Manufactured by MINNESOTA SPAWN COMPANY, ST. PAUL, MINN. Practical instructions on "Mushroom Cul- ture" mailed free on application. It is good business policy to mention The.... AMERICAN FLORIST When you write to an advertiser. 570 The American Florist. Oct. 21, The NurseryTrade '^ AMERICAN ASSOCUnON OF NURSERYMEN. Emory Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind,, Pres. ; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., Vice-Pres.; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y,, Sec'y, Thirty-flrst annual convention, Dallas, Tex., 1906. Jf Grand Rapids, Mich. — At the recent e.xhibition, Ellwanger & Barry, Roches- ter, N. Y., had a display of eighty varie- ties of pears. Beatrice, Neb. — The nurseries of J. A. Gage have been sold to Perry L. Bower, who purchased the entire busi- ness including the packing house, grow- ing trees and land. Mr. Bower is young but an experienced nurseryman. Nursery Notes. A waste product to barrel factories is proving a good thing as a substitute for moss and can be had at a trifle. Try it. Being careful of stock from the time it is dug until it is put in the box or bale to ship may mean a live or dead tree for your customer. Do it. There seems to be a wave of general interest in horticulture such as has never been known in the history of this great country. Let the good work go on, and be one. Ornamental Nursery Stock Scarce. Now that in nearly all lines of busi- ness is heard the cry of overproduction, it is refreshing to know that there is at least something for which the de- mand is fully equal to the supply ; and this can be safely said of ornamental nursery stock. Last spring it was ex- tremely difficult to procure good sized specimens of the choicer sorts of ever- greens and persons having them in any large quantity reaped a harvest. The extreme severity of the winter played havoc with retinisporas in Newport, R. I., and the men in charge of the estates where numbers perished were obliged in many cases to be satisfied with mixed lots instead of insisting on orders being filled as desired. While the winter caused an exceptional run on fancy evergreens, thus producing perhaps an abnormal demand, yet the scarcity of good sized plants shows that for a year or two there has been a greatly in- creased number planted. Deciduous trees and flowering shrubs are not over- plentiful either, and those contemplat- ing giving this class of stock a little ex- tra attention need have no fear of not getting a good return. D. M. Manetti Rose Stocks A special selected^rade forflorists' use. THOS. MEEHAN & SONS. Inc., Box A, Dresherlown, Pa. P3EONIAS. For one month only (Oct. 20 to Nov. 20) will offer Fragrans, the bloom prodiicer. for $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. For other varieties of Paeonias, Lucretia Dewberry and MiUer Red Raspberry, write GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. Jacs Smifs, Ltd. •;||*K (BBANCH AT BOSKOOP.) Wholesale Growers of g?'n'Zm^eTtii nurserj^ stock, pot- grown forcing plants. Lilacs a specialty. Berlin and Hamburg Valley — the beet quality. Catalogue free on demand. When In Europe please inspect our nurseries. NAARDEN-BU88UM, nsar Amsterdam, ia onr R. R. Depot. Please mention ilte A merican Florist when writiyig. Send to Are the Cheapest Because They Are the Best. THE MOON For J Trees, Shrubs, Vines Your I and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free THE WM. H. MOON CO., MorrlsvUle, Pa. Please mention the A merican Floiisl when writing, Philadelphia Rambler, All sizes. 1 to 3 years. Splrea Van Houttei. Spirea Anthony Waterer, Hydrangea Pan. Grand., Viburnum Piicatum, and other leading shrubbery. Write for prices. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Please rnention the A met ican Florist when writing D. & C. ROSES Wecarry in stock upwards of athousand differ- ent varieties, consisting of the very latest Euro- pean varieties, including Baby Rambler, as well as all the leading varieties of American origin; stock from 3^ and 4 and 5-inch pots. Sand us your list off wants to-day. Ask for catalogue, free. TheDingee & Gonard Go, wE'irGSk Please ynention the A merican Florist when writing. Just Received In Fine Condition a Fine Importation of 2,500 Dendrobium Phalaenopsis Schroederiemvm. Dormant eyes, strong plants. $24 per doz. Immediate delivery. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N. J. Please meyition the A merican Florist when writing. Surplus Stock. Low Budded Roses. Tree Roses. Clematis, field- grown, Clematis, pot-grown. Hydrangea p. g.. Hydrangea p. g. on stem. Ask for our special prices and wholesale catalogue. Please inspect our nurseries when in Holland. W.VAN KLEEF&SONS, rfe«r BOSKOOR, Holland. Please meyition the A niertcan Florist when writing, TheStorrs&HarrisonCo. PAINESVILLE NURSERIES. CATALOGUES AND PRICE LISTS FREE ON APPLICATION PAINESVILLE, OHIO. DAHLIAS! ONE HUNDRED and THIRTY ACRES. Best roots in a lOOO varieties in any quantity. L. K. PEACOCK, Inc., Atco, N. J. BIOTA AUREA NANA, Libocedrus Decurrens. , Junipers, Camellias, Gardenias Rubbers, Magnolia Crandiflora and Fuscata, Kentias, Latanias, Phoenix, Specimen Oranges and Lemons. Field-Grown Roses Strr^aCfe'.""'' TEAS WEEPING MULBERRIES WIERS CUT LEAF MAPLES. Hydrangea Otaksa and others. Loniceras, Wistarias. Al-I- FIRST-CUASS. Prices and Catalog lor the asking. P.J.BERCKMANSGOJnc. Fruitland Nurseries, AUGUSTA, GA. Please mention the Atnet-ican Florist when writing LARGEST STOCK OF ALL BELGIAN PLANTS Azaleas, Araucarias, Sweet Bays, Palms, Bogonias, Gloxinias, etc. LOUIS VAN HOUTTE PERE, GHENT, Belgium. Mease mention tkeAmerictin Florist wlien writing. SPECIAL OFFER NEXT 30 DAYS. Pseonias In 10 choice distinct kinds, named. $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. 500 at 1000 rate. All iine sorts. Dnncfov International, beautilul plants. $3.00 Jfail^lCA, per 1000. 2000 lor $5.00. Also in 12 distinct choice colors by mail 50c per 100. F. A. BAILER, Bloomington. III. TREES and SHRUBS Immense quantities. Low prices. Price list on application. PEONIES a Specialty. PETERSOII KURSERY "c'Hagftr PAEONIAS. Per VX> White, generally called Queen Victoria.. $ 9.00 Festiya Maxima 30.00 Fragrans. the bloom producer, S45 per 1000 5.00 For IfKX) rates and other varieties, write. GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. THE H.P.,H T.,T.,R..Cl.,etc. LEEDLE^ROSES Floral Company Springfield, Ohio. Ngw sliinping from 2^ and 4-incli pots. THE SHREWSBURY NURSERIES """"""■ NEW JERSEY Offer a Full Line of Well-tfrown CALL OR SEND FOR WHOLESALE TRADE LIST. Eatontown is forty miles from New Yorli on the Southern Division of ttie C. R. R., of N .J. Ornamental Stock rgo^. The American Florist. 571 PIN OAKS W^ SPECIAL LOW OFFER. )E offer this fall a block of fine stocky trees, twice transplanted; in good roots, stems, caliper and tops, they will please critical buyers. Low rates for prompt orders. Size 6 to 7, 7 to 8, 8 to 9, 9 to 10 and 10 to 12 feet. Ask our price and save money. THE PIN OAK— As a Street Tree. Andorra Nurseries, WM. WARNER HARPER, Proprietor, Chestnut Hill, PHILADELPHIA. J Palms and Asparagus CHEAP. Per 100 latania Bar., 2-in. pot, seed leaves..^ 3.00 " " 3-in. pot, 15-18 in., 3 ohr. Ivs . 12.00 " " 5-io. pot, 18-20 in., 3-4 ohr. IvB. 15.00 " " 5-in. pot, 20-24 in., 4 ohr. Ivs. 20.00 4(entia Bel., 2^-in. pot, 6- 8 in., 2-3 leaves. .. 10.00 " " 3 -In. pot, 8-10 in., 3-4 leaves... 12.50 Sherman Nursery Co. CHARLES CITY, IOWA. LTD. THE Tottenham Nurseries, Eatablished 1872. A. M. C. VAN DEE ELST, Managing Director. Oedemsvaarf, (Holland.) Headquarters for Hardy Perennials Camong which are the latest and choicest) 13 acres devoted for growing this line as Anemone, Aster, Campanula, Delphinium, Funkia, Hemerocallis, Hepatica, Incarvitlea, Iris, Peonies, Phlox decus- sata and sufruticosa, Primula, Pyrethrum, Tritoma, Hardy Heath, Hardy Ferns. Also 6 acres Daffodils, 12 acres Conifers, (specially young choice varieties to be grown on), 3 acres Rhododendrons (also the best American and Alpine varieties), 2 acres Hydrangeas. We make it a point to grow all latest novelties in these lines. Ask for catalogue. T^£6 Frolt Trees, Small Fruits, Ornamental Trees, EvergreenB and8hrubs, Shade Trees, Hardy Hoses, Hardy Plants, Climbers, etc. The lareest and most complete collections lu this country. Illustrated Descriptive Catalogue* 144 paces, also Oescrlptlve X' so wine says, ana He won a ojliion lor Kuusia. n'ollow the ezampla A^ f.:,^ ^ ?. '" your word; love your business; don't give in or break down under the strain of daily lift. .Courage, shrewdness, enersy and honesty is the motto that made Godfrey Aaoh- mann a successful business man. Be Wide Awake and look- at Ihe remarkably low quotations of Sil"^.^^° '^?°°^^J*V'"l"*^-''°«'^* *°"* """^f '"""S^ P'"""- Fi" yo"' empty bouses now while the weather will permit of shipping safblt, and make 100 per cent on your money. GODFREY ASCHMANN CO m o 0) OF AMERICA. ARAUCARIAS. All these are grown for me under contract by an Arauoaria specialist in Belgium. I must say, for the benefit of my customers, that they were never before so nice and large for the money as this year. I herewith quote you special low prices on them for cash: 5H-in., 10 to 12 ins. high, 2 years old, 3 tiers.. S .50 5H-ln., 13 to 15 ins. high, 2 years old, 3 to 4 tra .80 6-in , 16 to 18 ins. high, 3 years old, 3 to 4 trs .56 6H-in., 18 to 20 ins. high, 3 years old, 4 to 5 trs 1.00 6H-in., 30 to 24 ins. high, 3 years old, 4 to 6 trs 1.26 Araucaria Compacta Robusta, 6 to 7-inch pots, 3 to 4 tiers. 20 lo 25 inches wide, SI. 50, SI. 75 to S2.00 each. Glauca. 6-inch pots. 3 to 4 tiers, 16 to 24 inches wide, SI.25, $1.50 to $1.75 each. Kentia Forsterlana, 30 to 36 inches high, 4-yr. old, $1.00; 4-year old, 25 to 30 inches, 75c. 4-inoh pots, made-up, with 3 in pot, about 10 leaves in all, 20 in. high, 25o. Belmoreana, 4- year old, 25 to 30 inches high, $1,00 each. Above is the size entered in the Philadelphia custom house. Made-up plants, one large one in center and three smaller ones around, 7-inoh pots, $1.50 to $1.75 each. Ficns Elestlca. 4-iQ., 23c; 5 to 5K-ia.. 30 to 40c: 6- inch pots, very large, 50g. Adlantnni Cuneatnm. Maidenhair fern, 4-ln., very strong, ready tor 5- in. or 6-in., 15c.: 5-in.. 20o. GODFREY ASCHMANN. Asparagus Plumosus Nanus, 3-in., strone per lUO, $7 UC; 4-in., lOo. Cocos Weddelllana. 3-in. (doz. or 100) .16. . Areca Lutescens, 5H to 6-in. pots, 25 to 30 inches high, line, each, 40 to 50e; 4-inoh pots, made up, 3 in pot, 16 to 18 inches high, 20o; 6-inoh pots, made up, 3 in pot, 25, 30 and 35 inches high, 40c. 50o to 75o. Cash. Best mixed ferns for dishes. 2!4-inch $5, 3- inch, strong, $7 per 100. Boston Ferns. 8-in. pots, as big as a bushel basket, $1.25 to $1 50 each. Scoltll Ferns, 8.in. pots, as big as a washtub, $3 each- worth double that. All my lerns are pot grown and not taken from bench. Dracaena BruantI, 24 inches high, bushy, lust arrived from Europe, price 50o each, or $5 per doz. The first consignment of Azalea Indlca are In now (60 oases arrived). Azaleas tor Christmas forcing are the Simon Mardner, double pink, Ver- Vffineana. dbl. variegated .Deutsche Pearl, double white. Have only the cream of Ghent's produc- tions, price 50o, 75o and $1 each. Easter bloom- ing, all leading American varieties, including Mme. Van der Cruyaen, 40o, 50o 60o, 75o, $1 each. American Beauty Roses, taken from the field for faster loioinbr, 24 inches and upwards, suit- able for 6 inch pots, 25o each, by dozen or 100. Primula Obconlca, fancy strain, 4-in., ready to shirt Into 5 or 6-in. pots, lOo. Primula Chinese, John Eupp's best strain, 4-in., 10c. Latania Borbonica, 5-in. 30c. Hydrangea Otaksa, 6-in. 25c; 4-in. 15c. Large clumps for tubs, 50c, 75o to $1.00. Cash with order, please. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. Mention if pots wanted. A Few of Many Testimonials Received Lately. Greenville, S. C, Sept. 12, 1905. GODPSBT ASCHMANN, Phlla. : Dear Sir:— The Arauoaria recently received from you are fine, and I can get a good profit handling your stock. Yours very truly, J. Nbwton Hollaud. Canon City, Colo., July 29, 1905. Mr. SODTRET Asohmann, Phlla. : Dear Sir:- My order for Arauoaria Excelsa arrived in nice condition. They were all right. Accept my thanks. E. E. Bess. Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 25, 1905. GoDFBBT ASCHMANN. Philadelphia: Dear Sir:— The araucaria arrived in good shape. They are strictly first-class, and I am well pleased. You may expect to hear from me again. Very truly yours, Pbank A. Sdtbr. 101 2 Onlarfo Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Importer and Wholesale Grower of POT PLANTS. A FEW GOOD THINGS YOU WANT. Dracaena Indivisa, 3. 4. S-inch. $5.00. $l0.oo and $25,00 per 100. Asparagus Plumosus, 3-inch. $5.00 per 100. Geraniums S. A. Nutt. Castellane. John Doyle, Perkins, Single and Double. Gen. Grant. La Favorite, Mme. Salleroi, rooted cuttings. $1.00 per 100; 3-inch. .$5.00 per 100. Vinca variegata, 2-inch. $2.00 per 100. Kex Begonias, nice plants, 2 and 2)4-inch. $5.00 per 100. Primula Obconica, 2-inch, $2.00 per 100. Chinese Primroses. 3 inch, $4.00 per 100. Cinerarias, 2-inch, $2.00 per 100. Boston Ferns, 5-inch, 30c each. A nice lot ot Made-up Kentia Palms, in 8-inch and 9-inch pots, at $3.00 to $5.00 each. Splendid plants for decoration. CASH WITH ORDER. GEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON, N.J. Asparagus Sprengeri. For one weelc only, to make room, will sell for cash, following extra lot of Sprengeri: 3-inch pots $ 3.00 per 100 net. 4 •• 7.50 ■■ 5 ■■ 20,00 6 " 25.00 ■■ Every plant will bring more money inside a month for cut strings, but must have the room. GEO. A. KUHl., Pekin, III. Please mention ihe A jnerican FiorzU when writing. 400 home-grown Callas. 1st or 2nd size. Give size of bulb or plant. No California stock wanted. JOY & SON CO., Nashville, Tenn. GERANIUMS $10.00 and $12.50 per 1000. Send for List. Per 1000 SMILAX, from rose pots.. .$10.00 SPRENGERI, from rose pots 10.00 PANSIES 4.00 ASPARAGUS DEFLEXUS and ROBUSTUS, $2.50 per 100. ALBERT M. HERR, LANCASTER, PA. EXTRA FINE ASPARAGUS Per 100 SPRENGERI, 2K-inch pots $2.00 " 3-inch pots, fine 3.00 4-inch pots, fine 4.00 " 4'/,-incli pots. fine.... 5.00 5-inch pots, fine 6.00 Can be shipped by freight or express. Cash with the order. F. WALKER & CO.. Box 316. New Albany, Ind Red Sport J^^^Tfj" PDn^PCDITV Fi^B Field-Grown Plants, rnUOrCni l l at $S.00 per hundred. Will soon be sold out. Order quick. A. B. DAVIS & SON, Purcellville, Va. rgo3. The American Florist. 575 Boston Ferns FINE STOCK FROM BENCH NEPHROLEPIS BOSTONIENSIS, 2-mch, $4,00 per 100; $30.00 per JOOO. Variety. BOSTON FERNS.. Size Height Leaves Eaoh ... 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... 5 ... 6 ... 7 ... 8 ...10 California Peppers i Jerusalem Cherries i Kentia Beltnoreana 3Vi 4 " " 7 10 Kentia Forsteriana 4 5 " " 6 " " 10 Latania Borbonica 3 3M 4 Phoetiix Canariensis 8 Phoenix Reclinata 6 12-14 15-17 32-34 46-60 18-20 24-26 26-30 48-56 11-13 12-14 36-40 14-18 5-6 5-6 6-7 7-8 3-5 4-6 5 6-7 4-5 4-5 10-12 6-7 2.50 7.50 .30 .60 1.25 7.00 .25 2.50 I .50 Dozen S .50 1.00 1 50 3.00 6 00 9 00 12 00 18.00 1.00 1.50 1.00 2.00 3.60 30.00 ion S 4.00 8.00 12.00 Variety. Araucaria Excelsa 5 Size Height Leaves EacL 3-5 tiers. 3-5 tiers. .75 15.00 30.00 Pandanus Utilis 3 " 5 " 6 " " 7 Pandanus Veitohii 6 •' 7 360 7.20 15.0U 1.00 1.50 3.00 7.00 12.00 Dracaena Indivisa 5 Fragrans 4 " 5 " Matsangeana 6 Asparagus Plumosus 3 " " 4 " Sprengeri 4 Ficut Elastica 4 " 5 " " 6 1.00 1.50 2.00 3.00 .25 iiob Dozen 9.00 15.00 2.00 5.00 9.00 13.00 18.00 24 00 36.00 3.00 3.0O 5 00 12.00 1.00 1.50 1.35 2 00 3.00 4.20 6.00 100 20.00 8.00 12.00 10.00 15.00 $ 6.00 WE HAVE AN IMMENSE STOCK AND CAN GIVE Cycas Revoluta, fine stock from25Q to $3.00 each NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSII strong stock plants, $25.00 per lOO. EXCEPTIONAL VALUES. Prices subject to change without notice. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., I657 Buckingham Place. CHICAGO Ludvig Mosbaek ONARGA, ILL. 30,000 Asparagus rirsrenilH."' 4-inch, $10.00; 3-inch, $5-00; 214-inch, $2.50; seedlings, $1.00 per 100. ranSIBS International, Strong, bushy plants, $1.50 and $1.00 per 100. Seedlings ready, strong, 1000, $4.00; too, SOc. Seed of same, 4^-oz. $1.00; oz. $7.00, mixed. Giant vars. mixed, i-oz. 65c; oz. $4. Bedding plants. Ferns and Hardy Perennials. Violet Plants. Princess of Wales and Dorsett, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Swanley White, $5.00 per 100. 6R0WN Carnation Plants Peru $35.00 per lOOO Glacier 4S.C0 per 1000 BOSTON FERNS ^<^5.„. pots, at ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids, Micli. Room Wanted Must move 3.000 Extra grown. 2H and!3-inch Plumosus. Send the cash. 2H-inch $.3.50 per 100. 3-inch 5.00 per 100. This price only good for above lot, 1,500 of each. GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. JOHN BURTON, Assignee for | ROBERT GRIIG & SON, I ROSES, PaLMS, I and Novaillei In DMoratiin Planti. I IhritBt and 49th Sti, Philadelphia, Pa.^ n^LANTS YOU NEED THIS FALlT^ Per fOO Per fOOO Asparagus Plumosus, strong, bushy plants, 214-inch pots $ 2,50 $22.50 Asparagus Plumosus, strong, bushy plants, 3-inch pots 5.00 Asparagus Sprengeri, strong, bushy plants, 214-inch pots 2.00 18.OO Asparagus Sprengeri, strong, bushy plants, 3-inch pots 4.00 Asparagus Sprengeri, strong, bushy plants, 4-inch pots 8.00 Croions, fine assortment of all leading kinds. 214-inch pots 3.00 25.00 Fern Nephrolepis Elegantlssima, 214-inch pots 22.50 Fern Nephrolepis Scottii, strong, 214-inch pots 6.00 50.00 Boston Fern, 214-inch pots 3.00 Rubbers (Ficus Elastica), 15 to 18 inches 25.OO Primula Obconica, 214-inch pots 2.50 20.00 Primula Chinese, fine colors, 214-inch pots 2.50 Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum, 214-inch pots 3.00 Smilax,2^-inchpots 1.50 12.50 Orange Otaheiie, strong, 214-inch pots 3.00 Orange Otaheite, strong, 3-inch pots 500 Orange Otaheite, strong, 4-inch pots 10.00 Vinca Major Variegata.field-grown plants, strong, with the vines, or vines cut olT, as you prefer. This is fine clean stock. Speak quick. 4.00 35.00 Lemon Ponderosa. This is growing in lavor, not only as a fruiting plant, but many florists are planting it for the blossoms. It blooms in large pan- icles, the individual blooms almost as large as tuberoses. It has a true orange flower fragrance, and is elegant for weddings. Strong, 214-inch pots 3.00 Strong, 3-inch pots 6.00 Baby Rambler Roses, strong, 214-inch pots 7.50 70.00 This Is Fine Clean Stock. If you are in the market for any kinds of ROSES, please write us. Our catalogue is ready to mail, describing all kinds of Roses and other plants. y||£ GOOD & REESE GO> Largest Growers of Roses in the World SPRINGFIELD, OHIO. L. 1 IVIES 1,000 pot grown 3 to 5' ft. high, bushy, 12 cts. Enonytnus radtcans, variegated, pot grown, 18-inches to 2 feet long, bushy, 12 cents: Euony- mus. from open ground, S cents: Euonymus. up- right. Wz feet high, yellow and white, variegated, 15 cents. Aucubas, IS inches high, pot grown. 15 cents. 150 Gardenias, from 1 to 2 feet high, fine, bushy, healthy plants. IS cents. No less than 50 of any kind will be sent. CHSRLES AMNSNN, Central Av., Tuckahoe Rd,, Yonkers, N. Y BARGAIN OFFERS IN f Strong, field-grown. Asparagus Sprengen, Asparagus Tenuissimus. Begonia Manicata Aurea, e.xtra fine, 3-inch. Grevillea Robusta, strong. 2Hinch, CHINESE PRIMROSES, the best strain, 2H-inch and 3-inch. Double Sweet Alyssum, 2^ inch. Vinca Major Vanegata, (.F,.„p||„nt fipi^ rlnmna.iKk.-t, Pu-t-t>r, e-to. 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICAGO. Sprague Smith Company, MANUFACTURERS OP TT IINLfO WW fjiLASS* Greenhouse Glass a specialty. 205 Randolph Street, GHIGUO. r„* ,o"^ , BEST ENGRAVINGS and ILLUSTRATIONS - I Oi Every Description I SEE OUR WORK IN THIS PAPER. SEND FOR ESTIMATES. GLOBE ENGRAVING and ELECTROTYPE CO. I 407-427 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. I ■ ..J Driven Here by Success. Ne^'uMdJUnlaoR^/efSiJee.. aj:. i^ioe> #& CO. Leading Florisls' Supply House. Ribbon Specialists. Importers and Manufaolurers, 1220 Race Street, Philadelphia, Pa. Please mention the A merican Florist w/ien wrtting. Holds Class Firmly Sea the Point * FEERLESS Qlastnc Points ue theb««t. . No TighU or lefti. Box of Q 1,000 poinU 75 fltj. postpaid. »*^**^*^*^^^^*^^ STENZEL GLASS CO., OREENHOISE GUSS. French and American "WHITE RO$E" Brand. 2 Hudson St., NEW YORK 101 Portland St., BOSTON Peerless o^p^Clamp fs^ Glass I^J^r^^ - adE ^0 MEND CRACKED CLASS 'MMeD'ATeLY ftND otRMANENTLY ALEXANDER KLOCKNER, , Wauwatosa, Wis, H. M. HOOKER GO. window Glass, Paints and Putty. Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 59 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO. 1905- Th E American Florist. 581 Low Prices on Material 1.000 3x6 Hot Bed Sash, good as new. each. $1.65. 1,000.000 feet Ribbed Roofing Glass, at 6c per sq. ft. 10,000 4-inch Boiler Tubes, per ft,. 10c. 50,000 feet l-incli Wrought Iron Pipe, with cou- plings, per foot. 3'2C. 2 60-in. X 16-ft. Horizontal Tubular Boilers.each. 5300. Boilers in all sizes and for every purpose. Pipe in sizes from i 2-inch to 42-inch. We are now engaged in dismantling the LOUIS- IANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION at St. Louis. We can make you extremely low prices on sup- lies and material of every kind. ASK FOR OUR CATALOGUE NO. 47. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. West 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO. Is Far Mok DurableThan PINE SpSH BARS UPT^*32 FEETOR i^GER. ^OEEENHO^E AND 0T% R BUILDrtl& M^ERIAL, MEN furIished to superintend EFIiCJRION WHEN D^y^D, 3f for our OVcwSs. fTHE3flCT;S+eAri^ lyrnb^ C5., eULF CYPRESS GREENHOUSE MTI^TERIAL HOT-BED SASH, BOILERS, PIPES, FITTING^ VENTILATING APPARATUS. GLASS AT WHOLESALE. We furnish everything for building. Send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons. "IVo'^'Kl^'N^'n?- Please tneniiort ike A merican Florist when writing. King Construction Go. NORTH TONAWANDA. N. Y. and TORONTO, ONT. New Greenhouse Catalogue ready for dis- tribution. Send for it. Toothpicks 10,000, 1.50; 50.000, 6.25. Maaafactured by W. J. COWEE. BERLIN. N. Y. Sample free. For sale by Pealora. Please mention ike American Florist when writing. LYANS IMPROVED VEMTiiAriNCA APPAMATlfS \ WRITt FOR tLLUSTRATLD ^.ATALOCUE offAtrfjf an MACHmrwom. ' ^^-tfJfJr- RICHMOND, IND. WILKS f^-^ij: Greenhouse Healers. The Wilks Greenhouse Heaters are all Steel Sell-Feeders. Will run IS hours at a time without attention. No Night Fireman BequireJ. Can be used with either HARD or SOFT COAL. SEND FOR OUR NEW CATALOGUE Made by S. WILKS MFG. CO. / 351 7 Shields Ave., CHICAGO, ILL. •I' -•II*- >!•; Our Louisiana Cypress Is thoroughly air-dried and free from sap. This Is the very best material now ofiered to the trade for greenhonse construction. We have the largest stock of this high-grade cypress In the North, and can promise quick service in filling all orders entrusted to us. Bstlmates and designs furnished on application. We will be pleased to figure with you on your contemplated work. Our new detail sheet mailed on request. BED CEDAB POSTS. IRON FITTINGS. HOT-BED SASH. LocKi:AND Lumber Co^ LOCia»^ND,0. Use our patent Iron Bench Fittings and Roof Supports. ^ "E JENNINGS IRON GUTTER IMPROVEOJ IMPROVED VAPORIZING PANS For Tobacco Extracts, etc. Send for Circulars. DILLER, CASKEY & CO. - s cc-so-_to_ S. W. Cor. Sixth and Berk Sts. '*'■ JENNINGS BROTHERS, •HIUADEi-PHIA. VENTILATING APPARATUS. Eureka Greenhouses.... THE BEST AND LOWEST IN PRICE, All hotises erected at the factory and shipped to purchasers with blue prints photographs and plain directions so that any person can put ihem up. DILLON GREENHOUSE MFQ., CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. 582 The American Florist. Oct. 21, Index to Advertisers. Adv rates 554 Aitken Mark 566 Allen J K 565 Amer'n Blower Co. ..IV Am. Moss & Peat Co578 AmlingEC 561 Amraann Chas 575 Andorra Nurseries. ..571 An8:ermuellerGeoH..563 Aschmann Godfrey.. 574 Atlanta Floral Co. ...566 Baker CF& Son.... 573 Bailer FA 570 BarrowsHenry&Son.558 Bassett & Washburn561 Bateman M(g Co.... 568 Baur Floral Co 576 Baumann L & Co. ...579 BeavenE A 557 Beckert W C .569 Benthey-Coatsworth Co 561 BerckmansP J Co... 570 Berger Bros 558 BerkeGeo H 566 Berning H G 563 Bertermann Bros Co566 Blackistone Z D 566 Boddingfton A T II Bonora Chemical Co559 Braidwood] B 567 Brant D Wood 561 Braslan Seed Co 568 Breitmeyer's J Sons. 566 Brown Peter 576 Bruns HN.' II Buckley WT Co.... 576 Budlong J A '561 Burnham Hitchings Pierson Co TV Burpee W A & Co... 569 Bush Hill Park 569 Byer Bros 576 Byer Floral Co 573 Caldwell the Woods- man Co '..557 559 CarmodyJD 580 CationGr'houseCo. . .567 Chicago CarnationCo I Chicago House Wrecking Co 581 Cleveland Cut Flo Co567 Clipper Lawn Mower Co..... ....579 Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co 569 Coles WW 576 Conard & Jones Co.. 570 Connell Benj 576 Cooke Geo H ,..566 Cotsonas Geo & Co.. 557 Cottage Gardens Co. 571 CoweeW J 581 Cox Seed Co 11 Crabb & Hunter 576 Craig Robt& Son. ...575 Craig WmP 569 Cross Eli 575 CrowlFern Co 557 Cunningham D O Glass Co 580 Cunningham Jos H . .577 Currie Bros Co II Daniels & Fisher 566 Davis A B & Son.... 574 Davis Bros 576 DeamudJB 558 Detroit Flo Pot Mfy.578 Dietsch A Co 579 Diller Caskey & Co..581 DillonJ L 571 Dillon Mfg Co 581 Dingee & Conard Co570 Donohoe W H 566 Dorner F & Sons Co I DreerH A 580 Dreyer R 577 Dumont & Co ,563 Eickholt Mrs. Chas. .566 Elliott WmH 563 EUwanger & Barry. .571 Emmans Geo M !574 Ernest WH..V 578 Fenrich J S 565 Fisher R 576 Florists' Hail Ass'n.57S Flower Growers Co.. 561 Foley's Floral Foto- graphs 578 Foley Mfg Co 582 Ford Bros 565 Garland Geo M Ill Garnsey M.V Ill iGhormley Wm 565 Giblin.&Co IV Globe Engraving Co.580 GoodellL W ;573 Good & Reese Co 575 Greenhouse Co The. 579 Gude A & Bro 566 GullettWH&Sons.567 Gundestrup Knud Co569 Gurney Heater Co... IV Guttman Alex J 565 Hansenjulius II Hart Jas 565 Hartje Jno 573 HartmanHjalmarCo.569 Hauswirth P J. 566 Heller Bros 567 Heller & Co II Herendeen Mfg Co. .582 Herr Albert M 574 Hermann A 579 Hess & Swoboda 566 HewsAH&Co 578 Hilfinger Bros 578 Hill The EG Co.... I Hill Top Grhs 576 HillsCR 573 Hinode Florist Co... 577 HippardE 579 Hochderffer G & M J 572 Holm & Olson 566 Holton & Hunkel Co567 Hooker HM Co 580 Hort Advertiser 558 HuntEH 561 IgoeBros..'.'. 580 IndpolsFlo&PlantCo573 Jacobs S & Sons 581 Jennings E B 573 Jensen & Dekema. . .573 JohnstonpHeating Co582 Joy &Son Co .574 KastingWF I Keller Geo & Son.... 578 Keller Pottery Co. ...578 Kennicott Bros Co. .561 Kentucky Tobacco Product Co Ill Kervan Co The 557 KesslerP 565 King ConstructionCoSSl Klokner A 580 Kohr AF 578 Koppelman E L &Co579 KramerIN& Son.. 578 Kroeschell Bros Co.. 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Write to us if your boilers need repair- ing or replacing:. OURS ARE NOT TRUST PRICES. Please mention the A mericayi Florist when writing. GREENHOUSE MATERIALS The Best Quality and Work Guaranteed. CYPRESS SASH BARS Absolutely clear, sun dried; cut to exact sizes. TENN. RED CEDAR POSTS In lengths as wanted. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES Eoonomical and Usting. Coming Into general use. HOT-BED SASH and FRAMES Various Btyles and sizes. Beady toi prompt shipment. VENTILATING APPARATUS It works like a charm. - PIPE,F1TTINGS, GUTTERS,GLASS And all supplies needed in new or leconstruotion work. Get our Estimates, Plans and Suggestions on Structures Proposed. Illustrated Catalogue sent postpaid. FOLEY MFG. CO., 471 w. 22nd St.. CHICAGO. Please mention tkri American Florist when writing. LUMBER for Greenhouse Benches, Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. We are in special position to furnish "PECKY CYPRESS" everything in PINE and HEM- LOCK BUILDING LUMBER, write for prices 1 Adam Schillo Lumber Go. 8 Cor. Weed and Hawthorn St., ? Tel. North 1626 and 1627. fl ' Furman Boilers for Greenhouse Heating ' Valuable Catalogue on Modern Steam and Hot WLtLor Heating, mailed free upon request. Address The Herendeen Manufacturing Company. Dept. Am.. Geneva. N. Y. 39 qortlandt St., NEW YORK. OKLAHOMA CITY, O. T. FURMAN BOILERS have been awarded Certificate of Meritat Five different Florists' Conventions. They h ave a record of 20 years. Over 25,000 in use. SelllniE Agents: EDWARD S. DEAN, Bloomington, 111. E. K. BARE, La Crosse, Wis. JAS. SPEAR. S. & H. CO.. 1014 Market St., PHILADELPHIA. 'J9°5- The American Florist. 583 Ready Reference Advertising. ADVERTISEMENTS IN THIS DEPARTMENT 10 CENTS PER LINE, CASH WITH ORDER. COPY MUST REACH US MONDAY OF THE WEEK IN WHICH IT IS TO APPEAR JVLYSSUM. Alyssum, double, 2%-in., $1.75 per 100. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. Alyssum, double sweet, 2 14 -in- Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Alyssum, double, 2-in., 2c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. ARAUCARIAS. Arauoaria Bxcelsa, 5% in., 10 to 12 ins. high. 2 yrs. old, 3 tiers, 50c; 5% in., 13 to 15 ins., 2 yrs., 3-4 trs., 60c; 6 in., 16 to 18 Ins., 3 yrs., 3-4 trs., 75c; 6% in., 8 to 20 Ins., 3 yrs., 4-5 trs., $1; 6% in., 20 to 24 ins., 3 yrs., 4-6 trs., $1.25. A. compacta ro- ^busta 6-7 in. pots 3-4 trs. 20-25 ins. wide $1.50, $1.75 and $2 each; A. glauca, 6 in., 3-4 trs., 16-24 ins. wide, $1.25, $1.50 to $1.75 each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 On- tarlo St., Phila. ._ Araucaria Excelsa, 5-in., 3-5 trs., 75c each, $9 doz. ; 6-in., 3-5 trs., $1.25 each, $15 doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Araucarias, Louis Von Houtte Pere, Ghent, Belgium. -ASPARAGUS. Asparagus, Plumosus, 3-in., $1 doz., $8 per 100 ; 4-in., $1.50 doz., $12 per 100 ; Sprengeri, 4-in., $1.25 doz., $10 per 100 ; 5-in., $2 doz., $15 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chi- cago. Asparagus plumosus, 3-inch, not the kind grown to wholesale but grown for our ex- clusive retail trade. While they last $6 per 100, cash with order. Satisfaction guaran- -teed. Hamilton & Plummer, Kewanee, 111. Asparagus, Plumosus, 214-in., $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1,000 ; 3-in., $5 per 100. Sprengeri, 2 14 -in., $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000 ; 3-in., $4 per 100 ; 4-in., $8 per 100. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O. Asparagus, Sprengeri, 2% in., $2 per 100 ; 3-in., $3 per 100 ; 4-in., $4 per 100 ; 4%- In, $5 per 100 ; 5-in., $6 per 100. F. Walker & Company, Box 316, New Albany, Ind. Asparagus, Plumosus Nanus and Spren- geri, 4-in., $10 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100; 2% -in., $2.50 per 100; seedlings, $1 per 100. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. Asparagus Plumosus, 2% -in., $2 per 100; Sprengeri, 214-in., $1.50 per 100; 4-in.. bushy, $5 per 100. Hill top Greenhouses, 15-16 Gray At., Utica, N. Y. Asparagus A. plumosus, 4-in., $10 per 100; A. Sprengeri, 2% -in., $2.50 per 100, 3-in., $5 per 100. Bentzen Floral Co., St. Louis, Mo. Asparagus Sprengeri, from rose pots, $10 per 1,000 ; deflexus and robustus, $2.50 per 100. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus, Plumosus and Sprengeri, 3^- In., $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000. Peter Rein- berg, 51 Wabash At., Chicago. Asparagus plumosus nanus, 3-in., $7 per 100 ; 4-in., 10c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. Asparagus, P. N., 2-in., $2 per 100 ; Sprengeri, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunning- ham, Delaware, O. Asparagus Sprengeri, 2M-in., $2.25 per 100, $20 per 1,000. Maple City Greenhouses, Honesdale, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 4-in., 10c. Sprengeri, 4-in., 10c. Wagner Park ConserTatories, Sid- ney, Ohio. Asparagus, Plumosus, 2-in. to 6-in. ; Sprengeri, 2-in. to 6-in. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pe- kln. 111. Asparagus, plumosus -nanus, 2-in., $2 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Asparagus plumosus, 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Asparagus, field grown, Sprengeri and Tenuissimus. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. AUCUBAS. Auciibas, 18 ins. high, pot grown, 15c. Chas. Ammann, Central Av., Tuckahoe Rd., Yonkers, N. Y. AZALEAS. Azalea Indica, first consignment, for Christmas forcing, Simon Mardner, Vervae- neana, Deutsche Pearl, 50c, 75c, $1 each ; American Tarieties, for Easter blooming, including, Mme. Van der Cruysen, 40c, 50c, 60c, 75c, $1 each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila., Pa. Azaleas, Louis Van Houtte Pere. Ghent, Belgium. BAY TREES. Bay trees, Louis Von Houtte Pere, Ghent, Belgium. BEDDING STOCK. Bedding stock, stock plants, geraniums, coleus, alternantheras, salvia, etc. Charles Bramley & Son, 191 Becker At., Cleveland, O. BEGONIAS. Begonias, Gloire de Lorraine, 2% -in., $13 per 100, $140 per 1,000 ; 4-in., $40 per 100 ; 6-in., $75 per 100 ; Turnford HaU, 2-in., $15 per 100 ; ZVz-m., $25 per 100. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnat i, O. Begonias, Rex, strong rooted cuttings, mixed, $1 per 100 ; 2-in. pot plants, mixed, $3 per 100. Cash with order please. Birm- ingham Floral Co., Birmingham, Ala. Begonia Manicata Aurea, 3-in., extra fine. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Begonias, flowering, 8 kinds, 2% -in., 2%c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa, Begonias, Louis Von Houtte Pere, Ghent, Belgium. Rex Begonias, 500, 4 in., $10 per 100. Maple City Greenhouses, Honesdale, Pa. Rex begonias, 2 and 2% in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. BULBS, ROOTS, TUBERS. Bulbs, dahlia. The best named choice varieties, fine large bulbs. Surplus cheap. Write to-day for rare bargains. A. A. Berry Seed Co., Box 185, Clarinda, Iowa. Bulbs, for forcing, L. Harrisii and longi- florum, white Roman hyacinths, Paper White narcissus. Weeber & Don, 114 Chambers St., New York. Bulbs, L. Harrisii, L. longiflorum, Roman hyacinths. Paper White narcissus. J. M. Thorburn &. Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. Bulbs, Dutch, azaleas, Harrisii, Paper Whites, Romans, freesias, callas, etc. Currie Bros., 308-213 Broadway, Milwaukee, Wis. Bulbs and plants. Ward's high grade. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 12 W. Broadway, New York. Calla bulbs, California grown, li^-2-in., $7 per 100, $65 per 1.000; 2-2%-in., $10 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Cannas, 1 to 2-eye bulbs, Oct. delivery. King Humbert, Count de Sachs, $3.50 per doz., $25 per 100; Papa Nardy, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100 ; David Harum, 75c per doz., $5 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chl- cago and New York. Cannas, 20 best varieties. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind. Freesia bulbs, American and French grown, first quality, 50c per 100, $3 per 1,000; choice, 65c per 100, $5 per 1,000 ; select, 75c per 100, $6.50 per 1,000 ; mam- moth, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000 ; Jumbo, $2 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Cycas revoluta, $8 per 100 lbs. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. Lily of the valley, cold storage pips, $1.50 per 100 ; $14 per 1,000. H. N. Bruns, 1409-11 W. Madison St., Chicago. ■ Lily of the Valley, Berlin and Hamburg, best quality. Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naarden, Holland. Lily of the valley, first-class pips. Julius Hansen, Finneberg, Germa ny. Narcissus, Paper White grandiflora, 13 ctm., up, $1.25 per 100, $9 per 1,000 ; 14 ctm. up, $1.50 per 100, $11 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. ' Narcissus, P. W. grandiflora, $1 per 100, $9 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Dela- ware, O. Porto Rico, bulbs, plants and seeds. E. Meier, Rio Piedras, Porto Rico. Tuberoses. Texas florists and others, try a shipment of Ramsey's tuberoses, the best thing in cut flowers at this season. Keep fresh ten days. Dallas and Galveston florists praise them highly and use them regularly. A trial 50 delivered at express office here for $1. Cash with order ; money back if not pleased. We ship anywhere. Hyde Park Floral Co., A. J. Seiders, Manager, Austin, Texas. CACTI. Cacti. Messrs. Geo. Flagstaff, Arizona. M. J. Hochderffer, CARNATIONS. Carnations, field grown plants ; fine stock. Ready now. Mrs. Higginbotham, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000 ; G. Angel, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000 ; Morning Glory, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Wietor Bros., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Carnations, field grown. Crisis, $2 per doz., $15 per 100 ; Flamingo, $10 per I'OO ; Enchantress, $8 per 100 ; Prosperity, $6 per 100 ; Queen Louise, Lorna, Portia, Eldorado, $5 per 100. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. Carnations, field grown, 900 The Queen, $5 per 100 ; 800 Joost, 200 Hill, 250 Bradt, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000; 8,000 Fisher, 3%c each, $30 per 1,000. L. E. Baylis, 32nd & Market Sts., Wilmington, Del. Carnation, Hannah Hobart ; delivery commencing Jan. 1, 1906 ; rooted cuttings, $3 per doz., $15 per 100, $120 per 1,000. John H. Sievers & Co., 1251 Chestnut St., San Francisco, Cal. ^^ Carnation, Abundance, rooted cuttings, $10 per 100, $75 per 1,000 ; 500 at 1,000 rates. Unrooted cuttings same rates, with 25 extra on each 100. R. Fischer, Great Neck, L. I.. N. Y. Carnations, field grown, Norway, Joost, Lord, Armazindy, $5 per 100. Lady Boun- tiful, Gov. Wolcott, Boston Market, Pros- perity, $6 per 100. W. H. Gullett & Sons, Lincoln, 111. Carnations, Lawson, Estelle, $6 per 100. $50 per 1,000 ; Nelson, Morning Glory, Guardian Angel, Flora Hill, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Carnations, choice,, field grown. Nelson Fisher and Mrs. Patten. $S per 100, $70 per 1,000 ; Boston Market, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000. A. C. Canfield, Springfield, 111. Carnations, field grown. Queen Louise, Boston Market and White Cloud, stock strong and healthy, . $5.00 per 100 ; $40.00 per 1,000. Geo. R. Geiger, Nazareth, Pa. Carnations, field grown, 5,000 Lawson, $50 per 1,000; 5,000 Mme. Joost, $40 per 1,000 ; 3,000 Prosperity and Peru, $40 per 1,000. W. A. Hammond, Richmond, Va. Carnations, field grown. Queen Louise, Flora Hill, Peru and Sport, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000. Mrs. A. M. Schafer, 229 Bal- moral Ay., Chicago. Carnation Candace, $2 per doz., $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. Dissemination 1906. Indianapolis Flower & Plarit Co., and John Hartje, Indianapolis, Ind. If yoti do not find what yon need in our Ready Reference Department, write ns abiint it. 584 The American Florist. Oct. 21,. Carnations, 400 Harlowarden, 500 Queen Louise, 75 Norway ; fine, field grown ; $5 per 100. O. B. Stevens, Shenandoah, la. Carnations, fine field grown, Norway and Prosperity, $4 per 100 ; Joost, $3 per 100. Thomas Salveson, Petersburg, 111. Carnations, field grown. Prosperity. $5 per 100 ; Red Sport, 2-in., $5 per 100. A. B. Davis & Son, Purcellville, Va. Carnation Robert Craig, March delivery, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. J. D. Thomp- son Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. Carnations, field grown, Peru, $35 per 1,000; Glacier, $45 per 1,000. Eli Cross, Grand Rapids, Mich. Carnations, new and standard varieties. Jensen & Dekema, 674 W. Foster Ave., Chi- cago. Carnations, Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens, L. I., N. Y. Carnations, Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. Carnations, lor fall delivery. Wood Bros., Fishkill. N. Y. Carnations, F. Dorner & Sons Co., LaFay- ette, Ind. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums, Monrovia, stock plants, 10c each, $1 per doz., $6 per 100. Gunnar Teilman n, Marion, Ind. Chrysanthemums, Estelle, large clumps, per 100, $4. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. Chrysanthemums, novelties a specialty. Cha^. H. Totty, Madison, N. J. Chrysanthemums, Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. Chrysanthemums. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. CINERARIAS. Cinerarias, ' ZVi-m., $2 per 100, $5 tor 300. Hill Top Greenhouses, 15-16 Gray Av., irtica, N. Y. Cinerarias, 3-in., $4 per 100; 4-in., $6 per 100 ; 5-in., $8 per 100. C. Winterich, Defiance, O. Cinerarias, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. COLEUS. Coleus, novelties, $4 per 100 ; standards, $2 per 100. The B. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. COREOPSIS. Coreopsis Lanceolata, 2-yr., $3 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. CROTONS. Crotons, all leading kinds, 2%-in., $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O. CYCAS. Cycas Revoluta, 25c to $3 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chi- cago. C ycas. R. Preyer. Woodside. L. I. N. Y. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamens, plants, Giganteum strain. Seed taken of only selected fiowers and well built stock ; none better. 4-in., $12 ; 5-in., $24 per 100. Seed of above strain, new crop, $6 per 1,000. Try it. C. Winterich, Defiance, Ohio. Cyclamen, Splendens giganteum hybrids, five colors, well grown stock, $7 per 100 ; 3y2-in., $12 per 100 ; 4-in., $15 per 100 ; 5-in., $20 per 100. Paul Mader, East Stroudsburg, Pa. Cyclamen Giganteum, bushy plants, 3-in., $5 per 100; 5-in., $15 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, 15-16 Gray Av., TJtica, N. Y. Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum, 2^-in., $3 per 100. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, a Cyclamen, 4-in. stock. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. CYPERUS. Cyperus, umbrella plant, 500, 4-in., $5 per 100. Maple City Greenhouses, Honesdale, Pa. DAHLIAS. Dahlia roots In good variety. R. Vin- cent, Jr., & Son, White Marsh, Md. DAISIES. Daisies, double. Snowball and Longfellow, $2.50 per 1,000. Byer Floral Co., Shippens- burg. Fa. Daisies, double. Snowball and Longfellow, $2.50 per 1,000. Byer Bros., Chambers- burg . Pa. Marguerites, Queen Alexandria, $3 per 100. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. DRACAENAS. Dracajna Indiv., 5-in., 25c each, $3 doz., $20 per 100 ; Fragrans, 4-in., $3 doz. ; 5-in., $5 doz. ; Massangeana, 6-in., $1 each, $12 doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1627 Bucking- ham Place, Chicago. Dracaena Bruanti, 24 ins. high, bushy, 50o each, $5 per doz. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila., Fa. Dracaena Indiv., 3, 4, 5-in., $5, $10, $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton N. J. Dracaenas. R. Dreyer, Woodside. L. I., N. Y. ECHEVEIOAS. Bcheveria sec. glauca, $3 per 100. G Winterich, Defiance Ohio. EUONYMOUS. Euonymous Radicans, variegated, pot grown, 18 in. to 2 ft. long, 12c ; from open ground, 8c; upright, li^ ft. high, yellow and white variegated, 15c. Chas. Ammann, Central Av., Tuckahoe Rd., Yonkers, N. Y. Euonymous, yellow variegated, 12 to lb ins. high. $8 ner 100. C. Winterich. Defi- ance. Ohio. FERNS. Adiantum Croweanum, 3-in., strong plants, $2.50 per doz. ; $15 per 100 ; $125 per 1,000. Wm. F. Kasting, 383-87 ElU- cott St.. Buffalo, N. Y. Boston ferns, 5-in., $4 per doz. Ell Cross, Grand Rapids, Mich. Ferns, Boston, 2%-in., $5 per 100 ; 3-in., $10 per 100 ; 4-in., $15 per 100 ; 5-in., $25 to $35 per 100 ; 6-in., $40 to $50 per 100 ; 7-in., $60 to $75 per 100 ; 8-in., $1 to $1.50 each : 10-in., $2 to $3 each. Scottii, 2 to 10-in. ; Piersoni, 2% to 10-ln. ; Barrowsii, 3-in. ; Tarrytown, 2V4 to 4-in. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. - Ferns, Boston, 2-in., 50o doz., $4 per 100 ; 3-in., $1 doz., $8 per 100 ; 4-in„ $1.50 doz., $12 per 100 ; 5-in., $3 doz. ; 6-in., $6 doz. ; 7-in., $9 doz. ; 8-in., $12 doz. ; 10-in., $18 doz. ; N. Barrowsii, $25 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chi- cago^ Ferns, Boston, 8-in., $1.25 to $1.50 each; Scottii, 8-in., $2 each ; mixed ferns for dishes, 2H-in., $5 per 100; 3-in., $7 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila., Pa. Ferns, Nephrolepis Elegantissima, 2^-in., $22.50 per 100 ; N. Scottii 214-in., $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Boston, 2H-in., $3 per 100. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield. O. Ferns, N. P. Elegantissima, all sizes, prices from 75c each ; $9 per doz. ; $50 per 100, up to $2, $3, $5 and $7.50 each. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y. Ferns, 2,000 Boston, 5-in., 15c; 6-in., 20c; 1,000 Piersoni, 5-in., 20c; 6-in., 25c; 1,000 Scottii, 5-in., 40c; 6-in., 50c. Benj. Connell, West Grove, Pa. Ferns, Scottii, strong rooted runners, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000 ; nice lot 6, 7 and S-in. plants, prices on application. Davis Bros., Morrison, 111. B'erns, Scottii, bench, 3-in., 12Hc; 4-in., 20c; 5-in., 40c; fine plants for 7, 8 and 9-in., 60c ; runners, 3c. Byers Bros., Chambers- burg. Pa. - Ferns, N. Barrowsii, $25 per 100; Scottii, 2^-in., $5 per 100 ; Boston, 214-in., $3 per 100. Henry H. Barrows & Sons, Whitman, Mass. Ferns, Boston and Piersoni, large speci- mens, special prices on large lots. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, 0. Ferns, Pteris Wimsetti, Cretica Albo, two best sorts for dishes, $20 per 1,000. C. F. Baker & Son, Utica, N. Y. Ferns, Tarrytown or Elegantissima, 3-in., 35c ; 4-in., 50c ; 5 and 6-in., 75c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Ferns, Boston, 5-in., 25c. Piersoni, 4-in., 20c. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, Ohio. Ferns, N. Scottii. John Scotl;, Keap St. Greenhouses, Brooklyn, N. Y. Ferns, Boston, 5-in., 30c each. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns, Scottii. R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. L, N. Y. FICUS. Ficus Blastica. 4-in., $3 doz. ; 5-in., $4.20 doz. ; 6-in., $6 doz. The Geo. Wittbold Ca.i 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Ficus Elastica, 4-ih., 25c; 5 to 5^-in„ 30c and 40c ; 6-in., 50c. Godfrey Asch- mann, 1012 Ontario St., FTiila., Pa. Ficus Elastica, 15 to 18-in., $25 per 100. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, O. Ficus, 5-in., 35c each ; 8-in., 50c each. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Ficus, 4-in., 20c; 5-in., 30c. Byer Bros.,, Chambersburg, Pa. Ficus. P. J. Berckmans Co., Inc.. Au- gusta, Ga. . Ficus Elastica, R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I., N. Y. FORGET-ME-NOTS. Forget-me-nots, field clumps, $4 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. GARDENL^S. Gardenias, 150 from 1 to 2 feet high, I80 each. Chas. Ammann, Central Av., Tuck- ahoe Rd., Yonkers, N. Y. Gardenias, P. J. Berckmans Co., Inc., Augusta, Ga. GERANIUMS. Geraniums, Bruanti, Centaure, Glolre de France, Hesteranthe, Jean de la Brete, Jean. Viand, La Favorite, Le Cid, Mme. Barney, Mme. Canovers, Mme. Jaulin, Mme. Landry, Marquise de Montmort, Miss F. Perkins,. Miss Kendell, S. A. Nutt, Granville, L'Aube, Mrs. B. G. Hill, Queen of the West, $2 per 100 ; 50 of each of the above, $18 ; 25- of each, $10. R. Vincent, Jr. & Son, White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, Castellane, John Doyle, Perkins, Single and double Gen. Grant, La Favorite, Mme. Salleroi, rooted cuttings, $1 per 100 ; 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton. N. J. Geraniums, $10 and $12.50 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Fa. Geraniums, Rose, 2-in, 2c Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa Geraniums, L. H. Foster Est., 45 King St., Dorchester, Mass. Geraniums. W. T. Buckley Co., Spring- field, 111. GLOXINIAS. Gloxinias, Louis Von Houtte Pere, Ghent, Belgium^ GREENS. Greens, dagger and fancy ferns, $1 per 1,000 ; galax, green, $1 per 1,000 ; bronze $1.50 per 1,000 ; laurel festooning, 5c and' 6c per yd. ; green and sphagnum moss, $1 per bbl. ; sphagnum moss, bag, 50c, 5 bags, $2 ; ivy leaves, $4 per 1,000 ; Sprengeri, 25c and 50c per bunch ; Plumosus, 50c per bunch or string; leucothoe sprays, $1 per 100, $7.50 per 1,000 ; wild smilax, $4 and. $7 per case. Henry M. Robinson & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. Greens, fancy and dagger ferns, 75c per 1,000 ; galax, bronze and green, 75c per 1,000 ; laurel festooning, 4c, 5c and 6c per yd. ; branch laurel, 35c per large bundle ; Princess pine, by the lb. or festooning. Crowl Fern Co., Millington, Mass. Greens, new decorative green, branches ol the Huckleberry tree. New crop hardy ferns, fancy, $1.25 per 1,000 ; dagger, $1 per 1,000. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co., Evergreen. Ala. Greens, wild smilax, palmetto and cycas, palm leaves, galax, leucothoe, ferns and mosses, leaf mold, orchid and azalea peats. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New York. Greens, galax leaves, ferns and leucothoe sprays, holly. Princess pine, all kinds of evergreens. Galax leaves $1 per 1,000. N. Lecakes & Co., 53 W. 28th St.. New York. Greens, evergreens, fancy and dagger terns, bronze and green galax. George Cot- sonas & Co., 45 W. 29th St., New York. Greens, southern wild smilax and florists' hardy decorative supplies. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen, Ala. If you do not find what yon need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. igo3. The American Florist. 58& Greens, Asparagus plumosus nanus, 50c. per string. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. GREVILLEAS. Mushroom spawn, Lambert's pure culture. Minnesota Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. PANDANUS. Pandanus Utilis, 3-in., $2 doz., 5-in., $5^ doz.; 6-in., $9 doz.; 7-in., $1 each, $12 doz.; Veitchii, 6-in., $1.50 each, $18 doz. ; 1-iu.^ $2 each, $24 doz. ; 8-in., $3 each, $36 doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham- Place, Chicago^ Pandanus, Veitchii, large specimens, spe- Grevillea Robusta, strong, 2% -in. Natlian Smitli & Son, Adrian, Mich. HARDY PERENNIALS. Nursery Stock, Biota aurea nana, liboce- drus decurrens, junipers, camellias. Tea.? weeping mulberries, Wiers cut leaf maples, loniceras and wisterias. P. J. Berckmans Co., Inc., Augusta, Ga. Nursery Stock, Pin Oaks, twice trans- planted, size 6 to 7, 7 to 8, 8 to 9, 9 to 10 and 10 to 12 feet. Andorra Nurseries, Chestnut Hill, Phila., Pa. Nursery stock, low budded roses, tree roses, clematis, field and pot grown ; hy- drangea P. G. on stem. W. Van Kleet & Sons, Boskoop, Holland. Nursery stock, roses, field grown, for forcing, hardy fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, etc. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Nursery stock, hardy, fancy and ornamen- tal, pot grown forcing plants, lilacs a spe- cialty. Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naarden, Hol- land. Nursery stock, trees and shrubs. Price list on application. ■ Peterson Nursery, 503 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago. Nursery stock, trees, shrubs, vines and small fruits. The Wm. H. Moon Co., Mor- risville. Pa. Nursery Stock, Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. Nursery Stock. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, Ohio. Shrubbery, Spirea Van Houttei and An- thony Waterer ; Hydrangea paniculata grand : viburnum plicatum and other lead- ing shrubbery. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Specimen nursery stock. Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens, L. I., N. Y. ~~ ORANGES. Hardy perennials, anemone, asters, cam- panula, iris, peonies, phlox, primulas, heath, hardy ferns, daffodils, etc. Tottenham Nur- series, Dedemsvaart, Holland. cial prices on large lots. J. A. Peterson,. Westwood, Cincinnati, 0. PANSIES. Perennials, hardy, field clumps, large col- lection. Nathan Smith & Son. Adrian, Mich. Pinks, hardy, 5 kinds, field-grown, 3y2C. Byer Bros., Chamberaburg, Pa, HELIOTROPE. Pansies, Jennings strain, field grown, $4. per 1,000, $7 per 2,000; by mail, 70c per 100. Oct. 1 plants in bud and Bloom, $1 per 100. E. B. Jennings, box 254, South- port, Conn. Pansies, International, $3 per 1,000, 2,000- for $5. Twelve distinct choice colors by mail, 50c per 100. F. A. Bailer, Blooming- ton, 111. Heliotrope, $2.50 and $4 per 100. The E. G-. Hill Company, Richmond, Ind. HOLLYHOCKS. Pansies, florists' international plants, $1.50- and $1 per 100 ; seedlings, 5uc per 100, $4 per 1,000. Ludvig Iviosdaek, Onarga, 111. Hollyhocks, 1-yr. 10 double sorts, also single, mixed, $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1,000. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Hollyhocks, double, yellow, pink, maroon. Pansies, giant varieties, $3 per 1,000; 2,000 or more, $2.50 per 1,000. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. red, white, $3 per 100. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. HYDRANGEAS. Pansies, giant, $3 per 1,000 ; 2,000 for $5 ; 5,000, $ll.ii5. Byer Floral Co., Shippens- burg, Pa. Fansy plants. Brown's select giant, mixed- colors, $3 per 1,000. Peter Brown. Lancas- ter, Pa. Hydrangea Otaksa, 6-in., 25c ; 4-in., 15c ; clumps for tubs, 50c, 75c, $1. Godfrey Asch- mann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila., Pa. Hydrangea Otaksa, field grown, 6-in., $10 per 100. Garfield Park Flower Co., 168S W. Madison St., Chicago. Pansies, 50c per 100, $3 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, 0. Pansies, per 1,000, 4. .Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Hydrangea, P. G., field, 1-yr., $4 per 100; 2yr., $10 per 100. C. M. Niuffer, PEONIES. Springfield, 0. Hydrangea Otaksa, field grown, $10, $12, $15 per 100. Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Hydrangea Otaksa and others. P. J. Peonies, Queen Victoria, white, $9 per 100; Pestiva Maxima, $30 per 100; Frag- rans, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000. Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxie, Mo. Peonies, 10 choice distinct kinds, named, $8 per 100, $75 per 1,000. 500 at 1,000 rate. P. A. Bailer, Bloomington, 111. Orange, Otaheite, 2Vi-in., $3 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100 ; 4-in., $10 per 100. The Good & Reese Co., Springfield, 0. Oranges, specimen, P, J. Berckmans Co., Inc., Augusta, Ga. ORCHIDS. Orchids, Cattleya Gigas, C. Chrysotoxa, Oncidium fuscatum, 0. Kramerianum, Bur- lingtonia fragrans. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit, N. J. IRIS. Iris, German, mixed, divided, $1 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Peonies, a specialty. Peterson Nursery, 503 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago. IVY. Peonies, Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens, L. I., N. Y. Ivies, 1,000 pot grown, 3 to 5 feet high, 12c. Chas. Ammann, Central Av., Tucka- PEPPERS. hoe Rd., Yonkers, N. Y. JAPANESE PLANTS. Celestial peppers, 4-in. stock. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Orchids, largest growers, importers, ex- porters and hybridists in the world. Sander, St. Albans, Eng. Orchids. Messrs. George & M. J. Hoch- derffer. Flagstaff, Arizona. Orchids, Julius Roehrs Co., Rutherford, N. J. ^ PALMS. Kentia Belmoreana, 3^ -in., 12-14 ins. high, 5-6 Ivs., $2 doz., $15 per 100 ; 4-in., 15-17 ins., 56 Ivs., $3.60 doz., $30 per 100 ; 7-in., 32-34 ins., 6-7 Ivs., $2.50 each, $30 doz. ; 10-in., 46-50 ins., 7-S Ivs., $7.50 each ; K. Forsteriana, 4-in., 18-20 ins. high, 3-5 Ivs., 30c each, $3.60 doz. ; 5-in., 24-26 ins., 4-6 Ivs., 60c each, $7.20 doz. ; 6-in., 26-30 ins., 5 Ivs., $1.25 each, $15 doz. ; Latania Borbonica, 3-in., $1 doz., $7 per 100; ZY2- jns., 11-13 ins., high, 4-5 Ivs., $1.50 doz., $12 per 100; 4-in., 12-14 ins., 4-5 Ivs., 25c each, $3 doz. ; PhExposition. Ed. American Florist :— Now as the Lewis and Clark Centen- nial Exposition is rapidly drawing to a triumphant close, I take great pleasure in offering to you my sincere thanks for your hearty cooperation. The western world's fair has been an unqualified suc- cess. The attendance has been remark- able. Visitors from every portion of the country have come to Portland during the past four and a half months to see the two great expositions — the Lewis and) Clark Centennial, and the wonderful western country. The eyes of the world have been turned towards Portland, Oregon, and the Pacific northwest, which fact proves without a doubt that the Lewis and Clark Exposition has suc- cessfully accomplished its primary ob- ject, that of exploitation of the marvel- ous country west of the Rocky moun- tains. Aside from the fact that the Lewis and Clark, Exposition has been success- ful in accomplishing ; its purpose it has also been a financial success. The ad- missions and money collected from other sources of revenue will enable the directorate to pay a fair percentage of the stock subscription. The attendance is rapidly climbing toward the 2,5oo,cxx) mark which is likely to be reached by October 15. The admissions have gone ahead of those at the Trans-Mississippi Exposition at Omaha, which heretofore was generally conceded to have been the most successful of world's fairs. This result is more remarkable when it is considered that within a radius of 500 miles of Omaha there live 13,000,- 000, while the population within a simi- lar radius of Portland is only 1,800,000. This fact shows that many of the visi- tors came from distant points. Too much credit cannot be given the newspapers and magazines of the coun- try for their aid in making the western world's fair a success. They have sup- ported the exposition generously from the first and printer's ink has again ob- tained the desired result. Frank L. Merrick, , Manager, General Press Bureau. 1905- The American Florist. 59T Some Desirable Exblbltion Features. Horticultural exhibitions are interest- ing and educational, both to the gar- dener and the general public, and I do not know of anything that will make a more gorgeous display than the chrys- anthemum in the fall. But a chrysan- themum exhibition is doubly interesting when there is a general display. Take for instance orchids; everyone must admit they are a drawing card. The patrons of our exhibitions appreciate a fine table of orchids more than any other exhibit. Next to the orchids, aside from the chrysanthemum exhibits a fine collection of fruit will catch the attention of the public, and here comes one of the secrets. To have a success- ful exhibition the public taste should be catered to. I have often thought that if fruit were given a little more promi- nence, that is, a high grade of fruit, it would help to make our exhibitions doubly interesting and also more edu- cating, ; , , With the,, , meritorious exhibts of chrysanthemums that have been put up during the past few years, each year we feel the limit is reached; but to a cas- ual observer all the classes are interest- ing. If there is one class more inter- esting than another to the general pub- lic it is that of the single bloom. For instance, in a competition of a series of twenty-five distinct varieties, where they are well shown, one usually sees a crowd around, a certain indication that they are appreciated. W. Turner. Meetings Next Week. Detroit, Mich. Detroit Florists' Club, Cowie building Farran and Grat- iot avenues, November, i, at 8 p. m. Lake Geneva, Wis. — Lake Geneva Gardeners' and Foremen's Association, News building, November 4, at 8 p. m. Minneapolis, Minn. — Minneapolis Florists' Club, Latham's Conservatory, 83 So. Tenth street, November 3, at 8 p. m. New Orleans, La. — German Garden- ers' Club, Fourth and Carondelet streets, November I. Newport, R. L — Newport Horticul- tural Society, November i. San Francisco, Cal. — Pacific Coast Horticultural Society, NoVember' =4. Utica, N. Y.— Uticai Florists' Ol'ub, Hotel Martin, November 2, at 8 p. m. Coming Exhibitions. [Secretaries are requested to supply any omissions from this list.] Boston, Mass., November 9-12, 1905. — Chrysanthemum exhibition Massachusetts Horticultural Society. Address W. P. Rich, Horticultural Hall, 300 Massachusetts ave- nue, Boston, Mass. Chicago, November 7-11, 1905. — Chrysan- themum exhibition Horticultural Society of Chicago. Address E. A. Kanst, 5700 Cot- tage Grove avenue, Chicago. Indianapolis, Inc., November 14-lS, 1905. — Indiana floral festival and chrys- anthemum show. Address Irwin Berter- mann, 241 Massachusetts avenue, Indianap- olis, Ind. Kansas City, Mo.. November 13-18. 1905. — Third annual flower show Kansas City Convention Hall Building Company. Address Louis W. Shouse, Convention Hall, Kansas City, Mo. Lake Geneva, Wis., November 3-4, 1905. — Chrysanthemum show Lake Geneva Gar- deners' Association. Address John Tiplady, Lake Geneva, Wis. Los Angeles, Cal., November 2-4, 1905. — First annual exhibition Southern Califor- nia Horticultural Association. Address Er- nest Braunton, 203 New High street, Los Angeles. Cal. LorasviLLE, Ky., November 7-11, 1905. — Chrysanthemum exhibition Kentucky Society of Florists. Address Fred L. Schultz, 1325 Cherokee road, Louisville, Ky. MADISON, N. J., October 26-27, 1905. — Tenth annual flower sliow Morris County Gardeners' and Florists' Society, Address E. Reagan, Madison. N. J. MILWAUKEE, Wis., November 14-18, 1905. — Annual exhibition Milwaukee Florists' Club. Adress C. C. Pollworth, Milwaukee, Wis. Philadelphia, Pa., November 7-11, 1905. — Annual exhibition Pennsylvania Horti- cultural Society. Address David Rust, Hor- ticultural Hall, Broad street below Lo- cust, Philadelphia. Provioence, R. I., November 14-15. 1905. — ^Chrysanthemum and carnation exhibition Rhode Island Horticultural Society. Ad- dress C. W. Smith, 27-29 Exchange street. Providence. Red Bank, N. J., November 1-2, 1905. — Eighth annual exhibition Monmouth County Horticultural Society. Address H. A. Ket- tel, Red Bank, N. J. St. Louis, Mo., November 8-11, 1905. — Annual exhibition St. Louis Florists' Club. Address Otto G. Koenig, 6471 Florissant avenue, St. Louis. Seattle, Wash., November 10, 1905. — Fall exhibition Seattle Florists' Association. Address A. Balmer, 316 Taylor avenue, Seat- tle. Wash. Tabhytown, N. Y., November 1-3, 1905. — Seventh annual exhibition Tarrytown Hor- ticultural Society. Address E. W. Neu- brand, Tarrytown, N. Y. " ' , Waco, Tex., November 15-18, igOS.'-^ Tenth annual chrysanthemum show Texas State Floral Society. Address Mrs. L. A. Shumway, Waco, Tex. Worcesteb, Mass., November 9, 1905. — Chrysanthemum exhibition Worcester Coun- ty Horticultural Society, Address Adin A. Hixon, Horticultural Hall, IS Front street, Worcester, Mass. New York, October 31 to November 3. — Chrysanthemum exhibition American In- stitution. Address Dr. Hexamer, 19 West Forty-fourth street, New York. San Francisco, Cal., November 9-11. 1905. — Fall exhibition California State Floral Society. Address Mrs. J. R. Martin, 275 Seventh avenue, San Francisco, Cal. Savannah, Ga. — The park and tree commission will build a new greenhouse for Colonial park. SITUATIONS, WANTS, FOR SALE. One Cent Per Word. Cash with Adr, Plant Advs. NOT admitted under this head. Every paid subscriber to the American Florist for the year 1905 is entitled to a five-line Want Adv. {situations only) free, to be used at any time during^ the year. Situation Wanted— As vepretable grower under glass; commercial or private place. Hugh B. Barclay. Tivoli, N. V. Situation Wanted— In a firs^-class flower store. 'to look after conservatory and assist in stoi-e. I ' Key 474. care Americon Florist. Situation Wanted— First-class designer and decorator wishes to make a change of position. Best references. Address Key 459. care American. Florist. Situation Wanted— Rose and carnation grower, also general line; charge of small place or else section preferred. Address Key 466. care American Florist. Sltualion Wanted- By a thorough grower: competent in every detail of the work; steady and sober; age 30. References. Geo. a. Linfoot. Pueblo. Colo. Situation Wanted— Superintendent of private estate. American, married, no children. Refer- ences from people who know. H. B. Barclay. Tivoli-on-Hudson. N. Y. Situation Wanted— As manager in first-class cut flower store: a hustler: would like a place where services are appreciated. Expect good salary. Address Key 476. care Am. Florist. Situation Wanted— By a young man on a com- mercial place where a general line is grown; re- liable, honest and industrious: first-class refer- ences; age 21. life experience. State wages and conditions in first letter. Address Key 469, care American Florist. Situation Wanted— As greenhouse foreman by a first-class grower of roses, gardenias, chrysanthe- mums, fruit and decorative plants; had a good training in some of the best known English gar- dens; three seasons' experience in America. H. Parker, Graystone, Irvington, N. Y. Help Wonted— A good all-around florist. N. C. Moore & Co., Morton Grove. 111. Help Wanted— Young lady for flower store. State references and wages wanted. Address Key 473. care American Florist. Help Wanted— A grower of roses, carnations and general line. State experience and wages expected. Junction City Floral Co., Junction City, Kan. Help Wanted— At once, first-class grower of roses, carnations and general stock. Good wages to capable man. Address Key 463. care American Florist. Help Wanted A good all-around florist to assist on retail place; must be able to take care of rose houses; state experience and salary expected. Key 472, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Good £*oreman; must be good designer and decorator: capable of handling first- class trade; middle west. State wages, etc. Key 440. care American Florist. Help Wanted— At once, competent, industrious man, as working foreman, for retail place. Must come well recommended. State wages expected in first letter. Key 455, care American Florist. Help Wanted— Good design man, also good for making sprays; .$50.00 per month to start. 25 miles from Chicago. After month's stay if you give satisfaction will refund railroad fare. Key 468. care American Florist. Help Wanted— In packing department: a good man who knows his business and is a thorough hustler; should have some nursery experience- Give particulars, where have worked, what doing, age, wages expected, etc. California Rose Co., Los Angeles, Cal. Help Wanted-Immediately in Upper Penin- sula of Michigan. An intelligent, practical, sober, industrious greenhouse man; one who has had experience in growing carnations, 'mums and gen- eral greenhouse stock; must have experience as salesman and designer. A good opportunity for the right man; must have good references. Good wages, permanent position. Address Key 475, care American Florist. Help Wanted— In Montana, by Nov. 1, a com- petent, reliable working foreman for 8,000 feet of glass. Must be a practical grower of carnations,' 'mums and general line of plants. A helper always furnished. Permanent place for right man. Must be willing to help fill plant orders and when rushed help with design work. Good wages paid or percentage on total receipts by which you can make from $85 to $100 a month. One who speaks German preferred. For particulars address Key 471, care American Florist. Wanted -To buy or rent property in some New England summer resort where general garden work is done. Send particulars under Key 470. care American Florist. For Sale— Nine greenhouses, dwelling house and barn, 3H acres of ground. For particulars address P. O. Box 109. Newtown, Bucks Co., Pa. For Sale— A good florist business in a western city of 60.000 can be purchased at a great sacrifice. Well established trade and prospects for future bright. Is worth $1,700, but will dispose of busi- ness for $700 cash. Ill health cause of disposition of business. Key 217. ■ care American Florist. For Sale— Well established nursery near a western city of 40,000, one acre land. 3 greenhouses, 8x100. 25x85. 8x100. warm water heating, stocked with Maidenhairs. Neprolepis. Scottii,- Piersoni, Asparagus plumosus nanus. Al condition: stable, horse, wagon. 4 room dwelling. Ill health cause of selling. Address Key 432, careAmerican Florist. For Sale— A great opportunity for the right man. In citv of 100,000 in middle west. A range of about 37.000 feet of glass, steam heat, two boilers, together with about Si'2 acres oi land, five- room house, horse, wagon, stock, etc.. etc. I wish to get out of this, as I have other business to look afterand cannot handle both successfully. Address Key 462. care American Florist. For Sale at a Bargain. Eight Craenhousas, 24 x 142 feet: Garland iron Butter, steam heated, size of glass 15 x 18 inches; 17.000 square feet: built only three years: stocked with Liberty. Ivory, Bridesmaid and Chatenay. .\\\ in Al condition. Also seven room dwelling on the place. Eight miles from Chicago. Will bear close investigation. Address p. oaro Amnrl oan Florlat. To Our Customers in the Western Passenger Association: We can secure you a rate o( one and one-fifth fare for the round trip to Chicago for the following date: October 28. These tickets are good return- ing for about seventeen days. VAUGHAN'S SEED STORE, CHICAGO. 598 The American Florist. Oit. 28, Indianapolis. FLOWER SHOW SPURS BUSINESS. ..Chrysanthemum" season is now in full sway, Tomlinson hall market - being 'fairly loaded down with them. The various dealers report . business good. The retailers are kept busy with wed- ding decorations, arid heavy funeral work. A good business is anticipated imtil Christmas, as flower show years always prove good. The stimulus the business receives from fiower show ad- vertising : helps wonderfully. NOTES. The State Florists' Association will hold a monthly business meeting Tues- day, Nov. 7. Various matters in re- gard to the flower show will be settled. The subscriptions for the flower show will be collected before the show, so ^hat it will be possible to settle all ac- counts -as fast as they can be audited afterward. Adolph Baur has been visiting his relatives in Richmond, Ind., the last -week. 'His reports indicate that- the stock in the Richmond greenhouses is in excellent shape. August Grande has an unusually large lot of chrysanthemum plants this year, some of them are the best that have been seen here in a number of years. ■ J. E. Haugh, of Anderson, Ind., was in town looking after various business matters. He reports Anderson as being prosperous. Clarence Green, formerly with E. A. Nelson, has taken a position with W. J. Smyth of Chicago. John Grande has returned from a visit to Muncie, Ind. J- Des Moines, la, florists' club is organized. On the evening of October 20, the following florists and employes met at the Iowa Seed Company's store for the purpose of organization. , Peter Lam- bert, Charles McAnnifif, Julius Ledig, William Trillow, J. D. Lambert, Charles Simons, M. J. Wragg, Charles Gay, G. J. Bennett, Frank Stevens, J. B. O'Neill, J. F. Marshall, Charles N. Page, H. J. Lozier, F. L. Harter, D. O. Finch and Robert Newcomb. Charles N. Page was chosen temporary chairman, J: F. Marshall secretary. On Mr. Trillow's motion those present voted to consider themselves organized under the title of the Des Moines Florists' Club. The object of organization as outlined by Messrs. " Page, Trillow, Wragg and others, is the promotion of good fellow- ship, social enjoyment and the financial betterment of the members. Mr., O'Neill, Mr. Trillow and Mr. Page spoke in favor of ' inviting several gentlemen from Chicago to assist in getting the club in first class working order and to infuse enthusiasm into the members. On Mr. Marshall's motion the chair ap- pointed the following members and committee to draft a constitution and by-laws, select new members and report at the next meeting : J. B. O'Neill, William Trillow and H. J. Lozier. On Mr. Gay's motion the club proceeded to elect permanent officers on ballot. J. D. Lambert was elected president, Wil- liam Trillow secretary and Charles N. Page treasurer. On Mr. Gay's motion the club voted to admit to membership on equal terms all persons interested in commercial floriculture and ornamental horticulture without regard to sex. The meeting adjourned to meet again on the evening of October 24 at the Iowa Seed Store. - ' W. T. New Orleans. flower show to be big. The New Orleans Horticultural Society held its .monthly meeting October 19. The city authorities have granted the use of Lafayette square for the flower show, and a tent 75x200 feet will be erected. Although a great many of the chrysanthemums grown outdoors suffered through the last heavy rains, the show, November 10-14, will nevertheless be very at- tractive. . About $400 in . cash prizes will be distributed. ■ Close contests are expected, especially in the line of palms and ferns. The arrange- ments committee - is working very hard to get everything in proper shape. E. Baker was elected chair- man of the arrangements committee in place of J. A. Newsham, re- signed... The committee of the pro- posed . southern Interstate Horticul- tural Society presented a letter out- lining a preliminary organization, but owing to the pressing preparations for the flower show action was de- ferred. The society appointed the following as judges: John Eblen, George Thomas, H. Waller. NEWS notes. William Rehm returned from a two months' trip through the east, and his four houses are mostly filled with a select stock of palms, ferns ■ and other foliage plants. Harry Papworth. president of the Metairie Ridge Nursery Company, exhibits some very good ■ American Beauty, Bride and Bridesmaid roses. Crescent. Uiica, N. Y. The past week has brought good re- ports from the retail florists in regard to business. Chrysanthemums of good quality, for the early varieties are com- ing into market in rather small ship- ments, but increasing every day. Car- nations are of good quality and fair sup- ply, especially Lav.'son, Enchantress and Lady Bountifvi}., ■ The .local crop -of roses is off with about half enough to supply the demand, but some good ship- ments have been received from other markets. Donald McLean is cutting some very fine specimen blooms of da- turas. The next meeting of the Florists' Club will be held at their rooms in Manechor hall, November 2, at which time they will decide the date and place of our chrysanthemum show. Among the visitors of the past week were : Robert Bard, of Bard & Davis, Syracuse ; E. J. Byam, Rome, N. Y. ; John Ringier, representing Stumpp & Walter Company, New York,^ and James J. Mulvy, representing Lion & Wertheimer, New York. Bud. Lincoln, Neb.— Mrs. C. H. Frey is very ill. Muscatine, Ia. — ^John Hahn and Henry Hahn are remodeling their greenhouses. Aurora., III. — John A. Freeman is building a new greenhouse and office. A boom in busirless has forced increased facilities. ■ ■ Denver. The weather has been cool the past week or ten days and business is very good. Chrysanthemums are arriving in very good condition. The Daniels & Fisher Company,, is cutting some fine blooms of Fiancee carnation, but so far the Richmond rose is only fairly good. This firm's annual chrysanthemum show will.be held November 8 and 9. J. F. Wilcox, of Council Bluffs, la., was. a recent visitor, calling at the var- ious trade establishments. Platte. Pleasant Hill, Mo. — George M. Kellogg, who has been under the weather for some five weeks, is now improving and hopes to. be able to at- tend to business in another week. Wbolfjale power/arl^ ~ ^ '""^^ ^ Milwaukee, Oetra5J — ' ——- '^oses, Beauty. ..per doz. 1.00® 4.00 " Liberty 300® 8.00 " Chateuay 2.ii0@ 6.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 200@600 " Meteor, Golden Gate 2.0( @ 6.00 " Perlo 4.00® 6,00 Carnatious 1.00® 3.00 Smilax 12.6C@15.00 Asparagus, sprays 3.00 " Sprengeri 2.00® 300 Valley.....;.. 3.0L® 4.00 Adiantum 1.00 Gladioli 1.00® 5 00 Violets 1.00 Chrysantliemums .....10.00@2S.OO St. Louis, Oct. 25. Roses, Beauty, long stem 3.00® 4.00 " " medium stem.. l.SP® 2 50 " " short stem 50® 1.25 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00® 5 00 " Golden Gate 2 00® 6.00 " Chaten»y, Perle 200® 4.00 Carnations 1.50® 3,00 Chrysanthemums 8,0(l@25.00 Smilax li!.50@15 00 Asparagus Sprengeri 1.00® 2.00 " Plumosus 25.0li@60.00 Adiantum 50® .75 Fancy ferns l.EO Valley 4c Galax leaves, green. . ,$1.25 per 1000 ' bronze.. 1,50 "' Violets, California 35 " double .75 FlTTBEURO, Oct. 25. Roses, Beauty, specials 20,00®25.00 " " extras 12,50@1500 No. 1 6.00® 8,00 '• ordinary 2.00@300 " Bride. Bridesmaid 2.00® 6,00 Perle, Chatenay 20li® 400 " Kaiserin 4.00@I200 Carnations 75® 2,00 Lily of the valley 2,00® 4.00 Smilax.,... 12.00@I5.00 Asparagus, strings 25 0u@ii0.00 " Sprengeri 2500@35.00 Lilies 6.00®ia00 Adiantum 75® 1.00 Chrvsanthemums 5 0(1®20 00 Violets 50® 1.00 ClNCINItATI, Oct. 25. Roses, Besuty, per doz 1.00® 4.00 Bride, Bridesmaid 2 00® 6.00 " Liberty 3.00® 6.00 " Meteor, Golden Gate 3 00® 6.00 Carnations 1.00® 300 Lily of the valley 3.00® 4,00 As aragus 50.00 Smilax 12,50 Adiantum 1.00 Asparagus Plumosus and Sprengeri in bunches 35c per bunch Harrisii ■... 12 50 Chrysanthemums 6.00®15.00 Clevelaitd, Oct. 25. Roses, Beauty, per doz. .. .50® 3.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 200® 6.00 " Mft-or 300® 8.00 " Kaiserin ." 4.(0® 8.00 Carnations 1.0l@200 Smilax 15.00 Asparagus, strings 25 00@50.00 Sprengeri 1.00® 2.00 Common ferns $1.50 per 1000 Gladioli 1.00® 200 Dahlias 1 (0® 2.00 Valley 3.t0@ 4 00 tpos. The American Florist. '599 There is a Difference. Many a florist has lost splendid opportunities to increase his trade and profit by thinking there isn't any difference between what he IS getting and what he MIGHT get. There IS a difference. A trial shipment from us would convince you of that quicker than ten pages of talk. Even if there shouldn't be any difference, you wouldn't be out anything, would you ? Weiland & Risch, Leading Western Growers and Shippers of Cut Flowers, 59 and 6i Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Long Distance 'Phone Central 879. AM. BEAUTIES— Per dnz. Extra long $3.50 30 inch stems : 3.00 24 inch stems 2.50 18 inch stems 1.75 12 inch stems 1.00 Short .60 ROSES— Per 100 Maids and Brides .$3.00 to $6.00 Killarney, tlie Irish Beauty . 4.00 to 8.00 Liberty 3.00 to 8.00 Golden Gate 3.00 to 6.00 Perle and Chatenay... ..... 3.00 to 6.00 Special prices in 1000 lots. CARNATIONS— Good . .$1.50 to $2.00 Fancy .$3.00 to 4.00 Special prices in KHX) lots. MISCEIiliANEOUS STOCK— Per 100 Valley, fancy $4.00 to $5.00 Shasta Daisies, larfje 1.00 to 1.25 Violets, single and double.. .50 to 1.00 Harrisii Lilies, scarce $2to$3perdoz. Chrysanthemums, all colors 1 to 3perdoz. Calla Lilies $1.25 to $1.75 per doz. DECORATIVE— We carrv a large stock of Fems, Smilax, Asparagus, Galax, etc., at lowest prices. Subject to change without notice. HARDY CUT f ERNS. Write lor Prices. FAMCY DAGGER L.B.BRAGUE, Hinsdale, Mass. Oldest, Largest and Most Reliable Dealer in U. S. N.Lecakes&Co. 53 W. 28th St., New York. Tel. No. 1214 Madlnon Square Stands at Cut Flower Exchange Coogan Bldg., W. 26th Street & 34th Street Cut Flower Market. Specialties: Galax Leaves, Ferns and Leuoothoe Sprays, Holly, Princess Pine and all kinds of Evergreens. Green and Bronze Galax Leaves $1.00 per 1000. Piease mention Hie A tnerican Florist when writing* George Cotsonas6tCo. Wholesale and Retail Dealers in all kinds of Evergreens. Fancy and Daggerl Ferns, Bronze and Green Galax. Phone 1203 Mad. Sq. Main Store, 45 W. 29 h St.. N EW YORK. Piease vieniton the Aynerican Florist when writing, SOMETHING NEW iS^glr?J?tle. A most elepant decorative green. It is largely used by florists of the Pacific Coast. Washington and Ore- gon in decorations. The branches are tUi very thick- ly furnished with exceedingly lustrous. green leaves, and it seems to adapt itself to almost any position in decoration that the Wild Smilax can be used in. New crop Hardy Fems, now ready. Fancy. $1.25 per 1000: Dagger. $1.00 per 1000. CALDWELL, the Woodsman, EVERGREEN, ALA. Decorating Evergreens at Wholesale. Wild Smilax* Palmetto and Cycas (fresh cut). Palm Leaves* Galax, Leucothoe* Ferns and Mouses* Leaf Mold* Orchid and Azalea Peats. Everything In Season. THE KERVAN COMPANY, 20 WesI 27 th St., NEW YORK. FANCY AAD DAGGER Ferns No. I Stock Only 75c. per 1000. GtAT^A.ZS.^ Brilliant Bronze or Green, 75c per 1000. Use our Laurel Festooning for your Decorations. It gives the best satisfaction of any decorative green at this time of the year. Sample lot on application. We make it daily, gathered fresh from the woods. Hand made, full sizes, 4c, 5c and 6c per yard. Once used, always used. Branch Laurel, 35c per large bundle. Princess Pine, by the pound or made into festooning when desired. GROWL FERN CO., Millington . Mass. Tele^aph Office, New Salem, Mass. long Distance Telephone Connection. HARDY CUT DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. We carry the finest and most complete line of Decorative Evpfgre'-ns and Florists* bunplies. Our specialties are DftC- CER, $1.00, and FAixO* FERNS. Al quality, $1.00 per Vm. Discount on large orders. New crop of GREEN GALAX. $1,00 per 1000; BRowZE GalAX $1,50 per 1000. lau'el F-sioomng, good and full, handmade. 5c and 6c per yard. G^een and Sphiq- num M.iss. $1,00 per bbl. Sqh-QnumMoss 50c per bag: Shags. $2,00, Ivy Leaves. $4.00 per 1000. ipr^ngen 25c and 50c per bunch. Asp»'pgus Piumosu* 5()c per bunch or string, leuco- th e sprays $1.00 per 100: $7.50 per 1000. New crop Southern Wild Smilax $4.00 and $7.00 per case. We also carry a full line of Florists' Supplies, such as Tin Foil, Cut Wire, Corrugated Boxes, all sizes. Folding Boxes, Ribbons, all sizes and colors. All Kinds of Letters, Wire Designs, Cycas Leaves. Etc.. Etc. is of the best Quality and at the most reasonable rates. Please write for our price list. Orders by mail, telephone or telegraph will receive our most careful and prompt attention. HENRY M. RUBINSON & CO., L. D. 'Phone 2618 Main, 8 and 11 Province St. Boston, Mass. Our stock E. A. BEAVEN, Wholesale Dealer In So^itiiern Wild Smilax And Florist' Hardy Deeorativs Supplies, EVERGREEN, ALS. Please mention the American Florist when writine:. Sphagnum ivioss and Peat. Best grrades at lowest prices. Selected stock Moss for design work. Green Decorating Moss. Live Sphagnum for orchid culture. Nursery Stock Moss at lowest prices. Leaf Mould. Fiberous and Rotted Peat. Best grades. Before ordering your supply elsewhere. Write us for prices. Give us a trial and be convinced that we can give you satisfaction in these goods, flm rican Moss & Kat Co , Corlis Bros., Props.. Waretown.O e*nCo N J. piease mention the American Florist when writing. AdJantum Hybridum Choice cut fronds, $1.50 per 100. Certificate of merit at S, A, F, Convention, '05. Samples to the doubtful. A. LEY & BRO., Langdon, D. C. Phone N. 1499 F. SPHAGNUM MOSS.^-;^ ^^^t^J^ swamp: S-barrel bale. $1.25: 3 bales. $3.25: 5 bales, ,$5,00. Packing moss, 10 bales, $7,50. Cash with order. H. R. AKERS, Chatsworth. N. J. AMERICAN FLORIST ADS Always do business Week days and every day Sundays and holidays AU over the country At home and abroad 600 The American Florist. Oct, 28, Washington. WEDDINGS HELP OUT MARKET. Of weddings there is no end and much marrying maketh the decorators heart glad. I have previously noted the mixed weather conditions of this year.- and now it appears that October has taken snap judgment on June and ap- propriated both its weather and its wed- dings. The largest part of the business of last week came from \vedding deco- rations, some stores having from three to five on one day. For this purpose the white chrysanthemums answered admirably Polly' Rose, Glory of Pacific and other early varieties are now in *^ Always do business Week days and every day Sundays and holidays All over the country At home and abroad. KENNlCOn BROS. COMPANY 40-42-44 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Our reputation has always been that we fill orders when others fail. All stock In season al Lowest Market Rales. 604 The American Florist. Oct. 28, PMladelpma. That much looked for gentleman, Jack Frost, made his first appearance last Saturday night, and helped the green- house men out nicely. Cosmos, dahlias, and all flowers, except a few pompon chrysanthemums were badly damaged, and practically out of it for the season. The thermometer registered from 28° to 30°. W. J. Moore who handled quantities of dahlias told his growers to stop shipping October 14, as he had so many other flowers he could not keep them in stock after that date. He says the public got tired of them, and prices were such that returns were not satisfactory. Chrysanthemums are now having their innings, and some very fine flowers are in stock. W. K. Harris has a leader in his Florence Harris, a large light yellow, for the first weeks cutting of which he received $4 per dozen. They were certainly fine flowers, and Mr. Harris was no doubt satisfied, with the price. He is also cutting some very fine Ivory. Good Halliday and Colonel Appleton are next best in yel- low. . Mrs. Robinson is about the best white, but it has not done as well this season as usual. Plenty of Polly Rose, which seems to be the best early white is still to be had. Prices on the general stock range from 75 cents to $3 per dozen. American Beauty roses are of fine quality and fairly plentiful. There is a good demand, however, and but lit- tle stock is carried over from day to day, $2.50 to $3 being top price so far. Carnations are improving each week, and some really good stock is seen. En- chantress is the leader as usual ; $2 is high as yet. Lily of the valley is quite plentiful, and the quality is very good; $3 is about high. Double violets are get- ting better, and are up a notch, 75 cents per 100 being now the price. Gardenias are much in demand at $3 per dozen, with not enough to go round. Autumn leaves are now much used by the artists, both in window decorations and in con- nection with arrangements of cut flow- ers. A round amongst the wholesale men finds them satisfied, although all would like to -see things a little livelier. NOTES. S. S. Pennock has overflowed into h-is new addition which gives him much needed room. There have been' no im- provements yet, but these will follow soon. He has had several very fine offers for the property which no one seemed to know was for sale, until transferred, to. him. He says his general stock in all departments is considerably larger this year than last, and trade is very satisfactory. He has added ever- greens for window boxes as an addi- tional line, selling them at nursery prices. The Philadelphia Cut Flower Com- pany is sending out a neat circular, got- ten up in the new school of the adver- tising art, which calls attention to their leaders in the cut flower line. They are much pleased with their local and ship- ping trade, which 'has grown consider- ably over last season. The Niessen Company is handling some fine chrysanthemums. Lily of the valley is also a leader with this firm, and Mr. Leo says that they never had such a stock of fine American Beauty roses at this season of the year. Eugene Bernheimer has a number of consignors who grow mushrooms, as well as flowers, and he has made ar- rangements to handle this edible com- modity, along with his other lines. Berger Brothers, at the iharket, are carrying fine Brides and Bridesmaids, and a few Richmond. They say they wish the quantity of Richmond was only keeping with demand, as it is very sal- able. W. E. McKissick presents a novelty in Lilium Harrisii, of which he is get- ting a limited quantity ; the flowers are fine. He says he finds wild smilaxin good demand. Dumont & Company have a fine line of chrysanthemums and carnations, and they say . business is very fair for the season. K. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. At the regular monthly meeting of the society, October 17, there was the finest display of cosmos ever seen in Philadelphia. There were upwards of twenty vases in competition for the H. F. Michell Company prizes. William Robertson took four first premiums in the cosmos classes and the prize for hardy perennials ofi^ered by H. A. Dreer. H. F. Michell, who presided at the meeting, was so pleased with the exhibits that he made an award to each exhibitor, for which a vote of thanks was extended. A very fine form of Cattleya labiata, Mrs. G. B. Wilson, exhiljited by Charles Bond, gardener for Mrs. Wilson, was the most highly colored Cattleya labiata ever seen here. There were six vases of six flpwers each distinct varieties of chrysanthemums on exhibition. SamueJ Batchelor, . gardener for C. B. Newbold, took P'-st with Mile. Marie Liger. Second was awarded to Thomas J. Holland, gardener for H. B. Rosengarden, with a nice vase of Omega. Second for hardy perennials, H. H. Dreer prize, went to John Hob- son, gardener for E. A. Schmidt. In addition to the varieties of chrysan- themums named as prize winners there were also well grown specimen blooms of Col. Appleton, and Mrs. H. Robinson, though neither of them was quite matured. Mrs. H. T. Pock- ett was a very graceful bloom. E. L. Buffalo. TR.\DE F.\IR, WEATHER GOOD. • Fair trade and continued good, weather marked last week. Chrysan- themums are getting plentiful and of very good quality. American Beauty roses are good. The death last week of the speaker of the state assembly who lived near Buffalo gave some florists elaborate orders. One of Al- bany's leading florists sent a carload of flowers from friends at the capital. American Beauty roses, orchids, violets and chrysanthemums were used. • LOCAL NEWS ITEMS. As yet none of the stores has no- ticed any decrease in business due to the department stores. There are rumors of still another wholesale store in Buf- falo. As there is to be no flower show this year, there has not been a meeting of the Florists' Club for some time. Prof. Cowell's exhibition at South park is well attended, the weather en- abling many to visit it. S. A. Anderson had a very fine casket cover last week, composed of Bride roses and orchids. The Florists' Bowling Club is again in the field, captained by George Mc- Clure. J. H. and R. M. Rebstock are making pretty window displays in their stores. Violets this week show marked im- provement. Bison. Schenectady, N. Y. — The firm of- Limmer & Evans was dissolved Septem- ber 27 and the business will be contin- ued by Charles Limmer in his own CHAS. H. NETSCH, rMoi-i«»t Wholesale Commission CUT FLOWERS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, 335 ElUcott Street, Long Distance Phones. Buffalo, N.Y. HENRY A. DREER, Bay Trees EOR DECORATING. standard or Tree Shaped. We offer a recent importation of excellent trees of excep"^ tional good value, dense heads, bushv, of a rich dark greeii color. Height of stems. Diameter of crowns. Each. 42. to 45 inches 24 to 26 inches $ 6.00 42 to 4,5 inches 26 to 28 inches 7.50 42 to 45 inches 30 to 32 inches 10.00 42 to 45 inches 34 to 36 inches 12.50' 42 to 45 inches 40 to 42 inches 15.00 Pyramidal Shaped. Height of stems. Diameter at base. Each. .^H feet 16 to IS inches $ 2.50 V : feet 24 to 26 inches 6.00 5 feet 26to28inches 7.50 6 feet 30 . inches ......10.00 6 feet 32to34inches 12.50 7 feet 38 to 40 inches 15.00 Dwarf Standard Bay Trees. This is something newwhich meets with ready sale: these are grown on short stems and for many purposes preferable to the regular forms. Height of stems. Diameter of crowns. Each. 24 inches 15 inches $2.00 30 inches 24 to 26 inches 6.00 For a full line of seasonable stock refer to our current Wholesale List. 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia, Pa. igo5. The American Florist. 605 Cut Easter Lilies, Southern Smilax. Absolutely The Best Possible Service. Business Hours 7 a. m. to 8 p. m • W. E. McKiSSICK, ""*"^?i:S„,sT. 1221 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIX, PS. To fill orders for American Beauties, Lily of tlie Valley, Chrysanthe- mums, Carnations, Violets and all varieties of Tea Roses in lots of one hundred to one thousand at short notice. Get Our Prices Before Ordering Elsewhere WELCH BROS., 15 Province Street, Boston, Mass. -CUT STRINGS OF- Asparagus Plomosos Nanus First-class stock, running even and full, SOc each. W. H. ELLIOTT, - - Brighton, Mass. 'A^ii^ikihJk.ikiii.^k.iiLjiL.iLauikJLiiwihJLiiL.ib.nLiikJLaLjih.a.aht^ THE- \ J. M. McGullougli's Sons Go. \ \ Wholesale Florists. | 1 Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, I I SEEDS and BULBS. '\ i ? e Price List on Application. ^ 1 CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. \, A Special attention given to Shipping Orders. P a s jaiGWalnutSt., CINCINNATI, OHIO. ^ 3 Phone Main 684. \ 4'"irw'i|Mip-»i'Ma^ Bell Telephone. 324-323 Madison Square. VALLEY Special Prices Made on Yearly Contracts. RIBBONS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Samuel S. Pennock, THP WHOLESALE ■ "^ FLORIST, PHIUADELRHIA. YOIINGA NUGENT Telephone 2066 Madison s\! WnOlGSfllG FlOriSlSl CATTLEYAS, GARDENIAS, ROSES, CARNATIONS and all seasonable novel- ties. With our long experience in shipping, and. competent assistants In our packing department, we are in a position to guarantee out-of-tovtrn customers who place their orders with us that they will not be disappointed. ►♦#♦« MOLESiu WILLIAM GHORMLEY, II Dally Receiver and Shipper of Fresh Cut Flowers. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, etc. \ 57 West 28«h Street, NEW YORK CITY. | Tilipliants 2200 and 2201 Madison Squara. F ^r^F^F^ ^F^F^F^ ^T^F^r^ ^F^r^r^ ^r^r^r^ ^ Choice Carnations. selected Roses. Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY, 44 W. 28ih Street, Cut Flower Exchanga New TeisDhone N<> W8 & 799 Madison Sq. JOHN YOUNG, Special American Beauties, Surpassing Carnations, Lily of the Valley, Orchids, and all Seasonable Flowers. 51 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Telephone 1905 Madfson Square. Piease mention the American Florist when writing. Wbolfjale power/arK^ New "Xork, Oct. 25. Roses, Beauty best I0.00(?!),25.00 " medium 3.00@I0.00 " nulls 50@200 Liberty, best 3.00@10 00 culls 60@200 " Bride, Bridesmaid, G. Gate. .50@ 6.00 " Kaiserin, Carnot 1,50® 6.00 Carnations 50@ 2 00 fancy and novelties 3.00 Violets 25.® .50 Lily ol the valley 1.00® 3.00 Lilies 5 00®. 6.00 Smilax 8 00@10.00 Adiantum 50® 1 00 Asparagus 20 00@60 00 Chrysanthemums..* .25@t3.00 doz. FLOWERS SHIPPED BY John L Raynor, Are the best product of the best growers for the New York Market. ADIANTUM CROWEANUM sold here exclusivelf. 49 W. 28th St., NEW YORKa Tel. 1998 Madison Square. Please mention the A merican Florist when wriiing, Walter F. Sheridan, WHOLESALE FLORIST. Telephone 902 Madison Square. 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. PLease mention the American Florist when wrumg. Open Every Day at 6 a. m. Absolutely Fresh Stock Sent Out on All Shipping Orders. 106 West ESTABLISHED 1887. J. K. ALLEN; Prompt Settlements with Consignors. Wholesale Florist. Consignments ROSES. CARNATIONS. VALLEY, ASTERS, and all Cut Flowers In Season. SOllClted. 28th St., Telephone 167 Madison Sqr., :N^B>\?ir ^^OI^IC:. Original Pioneer Houie— Eitablithed 1871. JAMES HART 117 W. 30th St., NEW YORK. Wholesale and Commission Consignments solicited. Shipping orders promptly attended to. 'Phone 626 Madison. FUase mention the A merican Florist when writing- FORD BROS. Receivers and Sliippers of Fresh Flowers 48 West 28th St. NEW YORK. Telephone 3S70-3871 Madison Sq. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLORIST. Conservatory connected from which I can ship ferns and decorative plants promptly. 50 W. 29th St. NEW YORK. Tal. 3860 and 3861 Madison Squats. Ptease mention the American Florist when writing. Thomas Young WHOLESALE FLORIST. 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. please mention the A merican FloHst when loriting^ VICTORY The Only House Handling the New Red Carnation To be Disseminated 1906. Also a complete line of Choicest Flowers. ALEX. J. GUTTMAN, "ZtT 43 Wast 28th Straal, NEW YORK. Telephones: 1664-1665 Madison Square. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing- Receivers and Shippers of Cut Flowers. Consignments Solicited. A. L YOUNG & C0.,^5?.'^t"'" 64 Wast 28th Streat, Telephone 3559 Madison Sq. NEW YORK. Please mention the A tnerican Florist when writing 20 Years' Experience Tel. 4878 Madiion. John Seligman, WHOLESALE FLORIST S6 West 26th Street. NEW YORK. OPPOSITE N. T. CUT FLOWER CO. Everything in Cut Flowers. Consignments from growers solicited. Prompt returns. Best prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. caRNarioNS IN^V SPECIAI-TV. Consignmanls Sollolied. Prompt Paymsnta. Establlahad 1891. ALFRED H. LAN6JAHR, 'l^^}^^^: Telephone 3924 Madison Square. PHIL. F. KESSLER Wholesale Commission Florist 65 WEST 26th STREET, New York. Consignments solicited, Prompt payments. STARKE & KLEINE, Wholesale Florists and Plantsmen. Te'ephone 4532 Madison Sq. We make a specialty of Plants. Palms. Ferns. Dracaenas and all Decorative Plants. Tele- phone your wants. 52W.Z9lhM.. New York. 608 The American Florist. Oct. 28, flTT PT nWPDQ HD npQIIiNIC ^^ ^^ Delivered for the Trade on Wire or VU 1 1 \A3 TT UfXO UA l/£7 VnDV Tel. 3034 Madison Sq. l^EW lUKlW. Orders from the trade, for theatre, steamship or otherwise, filled in first-class style, at wholesale prices. TRY ME. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. WASHINGTON. GEO. H. COOKE, Connecticut Avenue and L Street, WASHINGTON, D. C. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. ST. PAUL. " HOLM & OLSON, ST. PAUL. THE LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Orders will be well cared for anywhere in Minnesota and the Dakotas. GALVESTON. Mrs. Chas. Eickholt, 2319 AVENUE M, GALVESTON. TEXAS. Cut Flovifers, Floral Designs, Decorations. Telephone 1087. All mail, telegraph or telephone orders promptly and artistically fllled. OMAHA. HESS 3f SWOBODA, Florists, 'Phone 1601 and L. I682! OMAHA, NEB. SPRINGFIELD. Mark Aitken FLORIST. 378 Main St., Springfield, Mass. JACKSONVILLE. MILLS THE FLORIST, 36 W. Forsyth Street, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. ATLANTA. ATLANTA FLORAL CO. 41 Peachtree l^r" ATUNTA, GEORGIA. SAVANNAH. John Wolf, FLORIST. -SAVANNAH, GA. KANSAS CITY. GEO. M. KELLOGG, 906 Grand Avenue, KANSAS CITY and PLEASANT HILL, MO. Will fill all orders for Cut Flowers, Funeral Desliins. Weddind and Birthday Gifts that may be entrusted to ilim, igo5. The American Florist. 609 CHRYSANTHEMUMS 35c to $4.00 per dozen. We have a large supply of fine stock. Carnations $2.00 to $4.00 per 100. The best stock is scarce but we can fill your orders. Vinlf^t^ $1.00 to $1.25 pw JOO. Fancy Hudson River large and fine. Longiflorums $2.00 per dozen. 3. L, Randall Company, 19-21 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. Please mentiori the A fnerican Florist when writing. I CMxj^y^^^^xtlxexrxtxixx^ quantity i I White, Yellow and Pink, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50, $3.00 and $4.00 per dozen. I I Also sufficient Beauties, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Violets and Green i \ Stock for all orders. \ X — —Tiers' us. I I HOLTON & HINKEL CO., *£."iSJ!.!.' Milwaukee, Wis. I Y - ■^ Telephones. ' # X Without doubt the Best Equipped Wholesale House in the west. X W WWW W W W WVWW VWWVVV^WWWWWWVWW WWW vw ww^ Please mention ike A merican Florist when Tvriting, ^ AAAAAAAA -^■^■^^a..aa.a " VWVV WWV W W WW The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, WHOLESILE CUT FLOWERS, FLORISTS SUPPLIES, WIRE DESIGNS, AGENTS FOR THE EVERLASTING GREENHOUSE TILE BENCH. 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO. Please tnention the American Florist when writing. NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONI ELEGANTISSIMA Grand stock— In all sizes. Very popular in New York and all the large cities. Unprecsdonted Sata of Large Specimens A splendid investment to plant NOW for the fall trade. Prices from 75c each: $9.00 per dozen: $50.00 per 100 up to $2.00, $3.00, $5.00. $7.50 each. Satisfaction guaranteed. f . R. PIERSOH CO., Tarrytown, N. Y. Please mention the American Florist wheii writing. J. B. Braidwood, ^■"■.ly.'if FLORIST, — ^ COLORADO SPRINGS, COL. All Orders Given Prompt Attention. ■Please mention the A merican Florist when writings EXTRA F-INE CARNATIONS 2,000 Eiii Bushy Plants. Speak Quick. Last Chance. 600 Gov. Walcott $6.00 per 100 500 Mrs.Joost 5.00 " 300 each Norway and Lord... S.OO 100 each Flora and Estelle.;.. 5.00 " K few hundred each, Brides. Maids, Ivory, Golden Gates. Canadian Queen, strong 3-in. plants at $3.50 per 100 to close them out. W. H. 6ULLETT & SONS, Lincoln, III. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Cut Roses— American Beauties and all kinds of Tea Roses at lowest prices. Trial orders solicited. HELLER BROS., New CasUe, Ind. South Park Floral Company. Please mention the A jnerican Florist when writing. Boston Ferns. Extra fine stock for retail trade: 5-inch at 221 2C each: 6-inch at 35c each. Special discounts on 100 or 1000. rVCI AMFN 4-inch at $10.00 per 100. ^IVLMiTll^ll s-inchat 5.00 per 100. - The Cation Greenhouse Co., Cor. 5th Ave. and Elliott St., PEORIA, ILL. Please tnention the A merican Florist when writing. ICE BROTHERS, 128 N. 6th St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Wholesale Cot Flowers and Supplies. Wild Smilax Flowers Billed at Market Prices. Shippers of choice Cut Flowers and Qreena of afl kinds. Try ns. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing 610 The American I' l grist. Oct. 28, I The Seed Trade. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. W. H. Grenell, Pierr^pont Manor, N. Y., Pres.; L. L. May, St. Paul, Mian., First Vioe-Pres.; C. E. Kendell, Cleveland, O., Sec'y and Treas. Twenty- fourth annual convention at San Jose, Cal., 1906. .. Charles P. Braslan expects to start on his eastern trip November 10. The American Agriculturist estirnates the onion crop of the country at 3,000,- 000 bushels. Visited Chicago: H. Windheim, Omaha, P. H. Gage, of S. M. Isbell & Co., Jackson, Mich. The Lompoc Record estimates the mustard crop of that district to have been worth $66,000 this year.. Eugene Schaettel is visiting the Nevif England states this week and will go west the following week. Albert Lea, Minn. — The Albert Lea - Seed Company, dealers in grains, field seeds, etc., is building a 3-story ware- house, 40x80 feet, to cost nearly $6,000. Newport, R. L — Christopher Ellery, formerly with the George A. Weaver Company, has left with his wife for San Francisco, where he will engage in the oil business. Green. — Snow came in the north Wisconsin woods to the depth of four to five inches October 20, a remark- ably early date. This is expected to go away, but prospects are just now for a short crop of this article, ' but good quality. The case of the New York Market Gardeners' Association against the Adams Dry Goods Company was de- cided by the Supreme Court at Rich- mond, Staten Island, Oct. 16, in favor of the gardeners, with a verdict for $2,300. Pea and Bean Crops. The John H. Allan Seed Company, of Sheboygan, Wis., writes as follows October 24: "We have known all along the pea crop was bad enough because of continuous and heavy rains which washed out some fields and drowned many others until the entire crop turned yellow and died, but expected earlier in the season to have a good crop of beans. Before the time of ripening, however,, blight and rust in many sec- tions nearly destroyed not only many fields of the tender wax varieties, but meaty green pods as well, notably Bur- pee's Stringless and Longfellow. The full extent of such shortage can not be determined until deliveries are about complete, as our field reports are no guide. Approximately, we will be 40,000 bushels short of an average pea crop, and 15,000 bushels short of an average 3,700 ACRES OF GARDEN SEEDS IN CULTIVATION. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Wholesale Seed Growers. SAN JOSE. CAUIFORNIA. bean crop, which would have enabled us to fill contract orders. This much for crop prospects. "Now as to market conditions : Pea contract prices for crop of 1905 were forced down to a level which left no adequate margin of profit to the grower and such conditions could not have long continued, but now the serious shortage must cause the market prices to advance materially to a level where E. J. Deal. The well-known represpntative of W. W. Johnson A Son liostou, Eag. there is a legitimate profit to all con- cerned, and while bean prices were more fair, the shortage in tender wax sorts must cause some varieties to be very scarce." European Seed Crops. At Erfurt. — Our autumn has not kept up its reputation, having commenced in very moist fashion, but no great harm is done as yet, and we are hoping for good average settled weather in October and November. As stated in last report, cauliflower, kale, parsley, parsnip, turnips, swedes, carrots, especially the long sorts, and mangels have given, or are giving abundant crops, while spinach and cabbage are about up to the average. Lettuces have not turned out quite as well as expected a few weeks back, but there will be no scarcity on the whole. Rad- ishes are thrashing out rather shorter than estimated, and sugar beets will be less plen- tiful than was calculated a month ago, so that prices are likely to rise twenty-five per cent over last quotations. Peas have turned out much as expected, an average crop of the round sorts, and an under average one of the wrinkled have been gathered. The crop of dwarf French beans, unless untoward weather intervenes, will be a good one, and runner beans are also likely to be plentiful, except perhaps one or two of the later kinds. Leeks and onions are giving much trouble this season. Both are very scarce and growers are holding out in the hopes of getting long prices, so that buyers must make up their minds for a stiH rise in the quotations. Flowers are, generally speak- ing, good this year. Nearly all outdoor an- nuals, chysanthemums, dianthus, phlox, etc., having done well, though mignonette is a little disappointing, and nasturtiums have yielded poorly with most growers. Sweet peas have given an excellent crop, which is ■already In warehouses, and large shipments are already being made to England and elsewhere. Early flowering asters. Dwarf German Comet, etc., do not look as strong as could be wished, and prices are likely to be higher than last year. The later flower- ing classes, such as Victoria, are on the- other hand, looking well up-to-date, and give hopes of a better crop at more moderate figures than was the case last season. Pan- sies are, as formerly reported, only a mod- erate crop, but enough seed will probably be saved to supply orders in full. Perennials have in general yielded a record crop, that of aquilegias and hollyhocks being espe- cially abundant. Some biennials howevSr, such as sweet William, single wall flowers, and Canterbury bells, have done poorly, the weather last winter having affected them unfavorably. Carnations, border varieties, are also a light crop, while the perpetual section is about up to the average. Stocks both annual and biennial, as also double wallflowers, promise to yield a medium crop, and prices will be pretty much as usual. Of seeds saved on the stages and in the green- houses, petunias, gloxinias and calceolarias are doing well, while primulas and cinerarias have given much less seed than usual, so that they will be quoted higher than last year. At Quedlineurg. — The exceedingly unfa- vorable weather, continued rains and num- erous thunder and hail storms throughout the past summer, has seriously affected the seed crops, especially the delicate ones, and the outturn in general is below average. Peas, round-seeded varieties, are pretty good. Peas, wrinkled sorts, partly average and partly bad, and even very bad. In spite of these unfavorable results prices of peas have set in rather low. Beans, runner and dwarf sorts, hardy and early ones are good : tender and late varieties, partly average and partly bad. Beets are pretty good. Bore- cole or kale, Brussels sprouts, cabbages, and kohlrabi, partly average and partly bad. Carrots are good and pretty good, plantations rather limited. Cress hardly average, planta- tions rather small, prices higher than usual. Cucumber, outdoor and frame varieties : good and pretty good. Endive, average. Gourds and pumpkins, good. Leek, below average, plantations limited, partly destroyed by hail. Lettuce, partly average and partly bad. On- ion, plantations very small, partly destroyed by hail, scarce and dear. Parsley and par- snip : pretty good. Radish, partly good and partly bad. Spinach, below average. Tur- nips and Swedish turnips, about or nearly average. Mangel wurtzel and sugar beet, average. These are partly good or pretty good, as for instance, plants grown on stages, calceo- larias, cinerarias, petunias (large flowered), stocks, double wallflowers ; plants grown in the greenhouses, begonias, coleus, cyclamen, gloxinias, primulas ; plants grown in the open ground, balsams, bellis, calendulas, calliopsis, chrysanthemum, candytuft, forget- me-not, godetias, helichrysum, lupins. Phlox Drummondi and P. perennis, polyanthus, poppies, scabiosa. verbenas, etc. Average or nearly so, as hollyhocks, mignonette, nemo- phila, Dianthus barbatus and D. Chinensls, clarkias, lobelias, snapdragon, salpiglossis, tall, and some dwarf varieties of nasturtiums, Tropa501um Lobbianum, petunias, pentstemon, tagetes and zinnias, etc. And partly small or bad, as for instance, asters, carnations, centaureas, larkspur, dark-leaved dwarf nas- turtiums, mimulus, sweet peas, stocks, sin- grle wallflowers, pansies, etc. — Horticultural Trade Journal. Shipping Lettuce. Ed. American Florist:— What is the best way to ship lettuce? Our trouble is in wilting of the lettuce before they reach the market. The place is located in Hampden county, Mass. A. L. C. We have found the best way to ship lettuce is in bushel boxes or barrels well lined with newspapers. Ordinar- ily for local markets it is customary to wash the heads of the lettuce before packing. This has always prevented wilting, but we can see where this would be objectionable in shipping long distances. It is obvious that some moistening would prevent wilting, if as before stated the receptacle was lined with newspapers. It might be, however, that the trouble is further back than this. Frequently lettuce is grown un- der conditions which induces too soft growth and we frequently see where such lettuce wilts in spite of all ordin- ary precaution. Perhaps "A. L. C." is growing his lettuce too soft, brought about either by too close planting, not sufficient air, or too much fertilizer. These are the only obvious corrections that we could suggest in this reply. Francis Canning. T905- The American Florist. 611 Fresh Importations Every Month. FERTILE. PRODUCTIVE. Endllsh in bricks, per 100 lbs., $6.00 f. o. b. New York; $6.50 f.'o. b. Chicago. Write for prices on quantity. VSUGHSN'S SEED STORE 84-86 Randolph St., 14 Barclay St.. CHICAGO. NEW YORK. CYCLAMEN SEED. NEW COLORS IN CYCLAMEM. HUGH LOW & CO- have now seed or their grand new variety, "Low's Salmon,** the finest new thing" introduced in recent years, as well as their old well-known varieties of •'GJianteum,*' also seed of Schlzanthiis WlsetoncDsIs, the Finest of Ail. Get quotations from Headquarters, i The House for Roses, Figs, Vines, Heaths, Palms^ Etc. BUSH HILL PARK, Middlesex, Eng. ffease mention the A tnerican Florist when writing, CROP 190S. Rawson'sRoyal Strain Cyclamen Is ready for delivery. This strain has no equal or better. Perfect flowers of giant type are borne on long, erect stems in such profu- sion that they almost hide the foliage and pot. We can offer the following colors: Pure white, deep red, deli- cate pink, Christmas red, white with claret base, mauve, salmon pink and a mixture of unsurpass- able variety at $1.00 per 100 seeds; $9.00 per 1000 seeds. W. W, RAWSON & CO., 12 and 13 Fanueil Hall Square, BOSTON. jnease mention the A merican Florist when writing. BURPEE^S SEEDS Philadelphia. Wholesale Price List for Florists and Market Gardeners^ C.C. MORSE & CO. SEED GROWERS, 815-817 Sansome St., SAN FRANCISCO, GAL, Careful Growers of Calif omia Specialties. f^ase mention ike A merican Florist when writing. CAULIFLOWER SEED Snowball. Danish Giant. RahhairO Coori Danish Ballhead, high. UdUUdgG OCCU Danish Roundhead, low. Hlalmar Hartmann & Co.« Stormgade 12, COPENHAGEN. K. Wholesale Growers for the Trade Only. Cineraria Grandiflora Trade pkt. Medium Tall— Prize varieties mixed J .50 Dwarl— Prize varieties, mixed 50 Pansy SUPERB MIXED— ^ oz., 60c; H oz., S1.15; Oz., $4.50. Choice Large Flow- ering, mixed, Oz., SL.25. W. C. BECKEBT. Allegheny. Pa. Wm. P. Craig '^^r^l Plants, Bulbs and Seeds. fSOB Filbert Street PHILADELPHIA. Seed Grower Southern France. Jacques Rolland NIMES, FRANCE. f Established 1680. Telegraph Address, JACROLLAND. CONTRACT GROWING ORDERS A SPECIALTY. o6l6Ct6Ci rlllOX 066Q Compacta and in separate colors. Also VERBENAS, ZINNIAS, PANSIES. All kinds of VEGETABLE SEEDS, as Beet, Cabbage, Carrot. Onion, etc. CATALOGUE ON DEMAND. Please mention the American Florist when Tvrzting SEED GROWERS LEONARD SEED CO. CHICAGO Leading Onion Set Growers We are among the largest growers of Peas Beans and Garden Seeds in the trade. Write for Prices. FLOWER SEEDS WHEN BUYING MUSHROOM SPAWN ^Z'^tX: SPAWN Wa Crow Mushrooms. We are headquarters for " PURE CULTURE • and importers ot ENGLISH MUSHROOM SPAWN. Write us and we will send you free of charge valuable information on the subject Frosh Supply ol Spawn Evary Month. KNUD GUNDESTBUP & CO., m^SBSSSS^m, 4^273 IWIIIwaulcee Ave., CHICAGO. Please tnention the American Florist when -writing. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Frequent importations from England. Always fresh and lively. J« J* STYERf Concordville, Pa. Please mention the A Tnerican Florist when writing. MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUMBIA, ALASKA, BOHEHIA MUSHROOM =SPAWN = Fresh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM & SPAWN CO. 911 CHEMICAL BLDG. ST. LOUIS. MO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. n ELECTROS... ^ For Catalogue Purposes. TJTE have a large assortment of W strictly high-class halftones of which we can supply electros suitable lor catalogue illustration. If you need anything in this way, state your re- qolrements and we wm submit rroofi of the illustrations in stock Price (or cash only 15 cents per square inch. THE AMERICAN FLORIST CO., 324 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. LAMBERT'S PURE CULTURE MUSHROOM SPAWN, Produced by the new graftinpr process from selected and Enost prolific vari- eties, has NEVER FAILED TO RUN. Sold by Leading Seedsmen. Manufactured by MINNESOTA SPAWN COMPANY, ST. PAUL, MINN. Practical instructions on "Mushroom Cul- ture" mailed free on application. It is good business policy to mention The.... AMERICAN FLORIST When you write to an advertiaeE 612 The American Florist. Oct. 28. The NurseryTrade '^ AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Emory Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., Pres. ; Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., Vice-Pres.; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., Sec'y, Thirty-flrst annual convention, Dallas, Tex., 1906. J An important appraisers' ruling on evergreens, rhododendrons, and laurels will be found elsewhere in this issue. The new California grape, Datti de Beyrouth, sold at auction in New York recently at $2.62 per crate. One special quarter crate brought $1.65. The fourth annual convention of the National Nut Growers' Association will be held at Dallas, Tex., December 6-8. The secretary of the association is J. F. Wilson, Poulan, Ga. James Handly, secretary of the Mis- sissippi Valley Apple Growers' Associa- tion is agitating in favor of a national apple day, to be held and observed as an annual and perpetual event on the third Tuesday of October. Legal. SUIT TO COMPEL LICENSE ISSUANCE. Suit was filed October 18 in the dis- trict court of Guthrie, Okla., by James M. T. Wright and David R. Wright, of • the Wright Nursery Company, of Hart- ford, Ind., against C. A- McNabb, A. O. Mitscher and J. H. Wheeler, the terri- torial board of agriculture. The com- pany asks for a writ of mandamus to compel the board to give the plaintiffs a license to sell nursery stock. They claim to have paid the required fee and expressed themselves as willing to con- duct their business according to the ter- - ritorial laws governing the sale of nurs- ery stock. The company holds a re- ceipt from the secretary of the board for the license fee. The plaintiffs allege that they have asked for the license to be granted to them and that the secretary has refused their petition. They have been told by the secretary that before they can be licensed they must sign an agreement not to sell nursery stock to certain per- sons. The persons discriminated against have ordered some $6,000 worth of nursery stock from the Wright Nurs- ery Company and the refusal of the ■■secretary to issue' the license has pre- : vented the delivery of the goods. PMBwiait Choice California, larf^e plants, ■^' ■''^' quick shipment. 4 to 5 ft. $4 per 100; 3 to 4 ft. $3 per 100; 2 to 3 ft. $2 per 100; 1 to'2 ft. $10 per 1000. Cash with order. Atlantic Coast Nurseries, Asbury Park, N.J. DAHLIAS! ONE HUNDRED and THIRTY ACRES. Best roofs in a lOOO varieties in any quantity. L. K. PEACOCK, Inc., Atco, N.J. P3EONIAS. For one month only (Oct. 20 to Nov. 20) will offer Fra^anS, the bloom producer, for $5.00 per 100; $45.00 per 1000. For other varieties of Faeonias, Lucretia Dewberry and Miller Red Raspberry, write GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie, Mo. Hydrangeas. STRONG PLANTS FROM OUT DOOR BEDS. Otaksa. Thos. Ho^ii. Red BraDchinii, With 7 to 10 flowering- crowns $12.00 per 100 With 5 to 6 flowering crowns 9.00 per 100 With 4 flowerinp crowns 7.00 per 100 Japonica Rosea (new and tine). one-half additional to above priqes. ASPAR AG U S S|,",^„7e"rf. '^"°"''' From 2H-inch pots. $2.00 per 100: $18.00* per 1000. Fine Stock and Guaranteed to Please. JACKSON & PERKINS CO. Newark, New York. Jacs Smits, Ltd. naaroen. (BBANCH AT B08K00P.) Wholesale Growers of gf^'lJeTtli nursery stock, pot- grown forcing plants. Lilacs a specialty. Berlin and Hamburg Valley— the beat quality. Catalogue free on demand. When in Europe please inspect our nurseries. HURDEN-BUSSUM, naar Amitardam, it oar R. R. Dipol. Please mention the A merican Florist when writings Send to THE MOON D. & 0. ROSES For j Trees, Shrubs, Vines Your I and Small Fruits. Descriptive Illustrated Catalogue Free THE WM. H. MOON CO., I . Morrlsvllls, Pa. Please mention the A jnerican Florist when writing, Philadelphia Rambler, All sizes, 1 to 3 years. Spirea Van Houttei. Splrea Anthony Waterer, Hydrangea Pan. Grand., Viburnum Plioatum, and other leading shrubbery. Write for prices. THE CONARD & JONES CO., West Grove, Pa. Please ?neniion the A merican Florist when writing Are the Cheapeit Because They Are the Best. We carry in stack upwards of a thousand differ- ent varieties, consisting of the very latest Euro- pean varieties, including Baby Rambler, as well as all the leading varieties of American origin; stock from 2% and 4 and 5-inch pots. Send us your list of wants to-day. Ask for catalogue, free. The Dingee & Gonard Co. wP§rG%vTpA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, Just Received In Fine Condition a Fine Importation of 2,500 Dendrobivm Phalaenopsis Schroederianvm. Dormant eyes, strong plants. $24 per doz. Immediate delivery. JULIUS ROEHRS CO., Rutherford, N.J. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Surplus Stock. Low Budded Roaes, Tree Roses, Clematis, fleld- ^rown, Clematis, pot-grown, Hydrangea p. g.. Hydrangea p. g. oa stem. Ask lor our special prices and wholesale catalogue. Please inspect our nurseries when in Holland. W. VAN KLEEF&SONS, 'X{'r,U^,te:' BOSKOOP, Holland. Please tnention the A me* icu.n Fiorist •when writings ■ BIOTA AUREA NANA, Libocedrus Decurrens. Junipers, Camellias, Gardenias, Rubbers, Magnolia Crandiflora and Fuscata, Keniias, Latanias, Phoenix, Specimen Oranges and Lemons. Field-Grown Roses aarfarie'"""' TEAS WEEPING MULBERRIES. WIERS CUT LEAF MAPLES. Hydrangea Otaksa and others. Loniceras, Wistarias. Al-I- FIRST-CUASS: Prices and Catalog lor the asking. P.J.BERCKMANSGO.Jnc. Fruitland Nurseries, AUGUSTA, GS. Please mention the American Florist when writing LARGEST STOCK OF ALL BELGIAN PLANTS Azaleas, Araucarias. Sweet Bays, Palms, Bogonias, Gloxinias, etc. LOUIS VAN HOUTTE PERE, GHENT, Belgium. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. In 10 choice distinct kinds, named. $8.00 per 100; $75.00 per 1000. 500 at 1000 rate. All line sorts. Dtitict^C International, beautiful plants. $3.00 failAlCA, per 1000. 2000 for $5.00. Also in 12 distinct choice colors by mail 50c per 100. F. A. BAILER, Bloomlngton. III. TREES and SHRUBS Immense quantities. Low prices. Price list on application. PEONIES a Specialty. PETEBSON HllRSEBy'aca.TiVI:- PAEONIAS. Per 100 White, generally called Queen Victoria. .$ 9.00 Festiva Maxima 30.00 Fragrans. the bloom producer, $45 per 1000 5.00 For 1000 rates and other varieties, write. GILBERT H. WILD, Sarcoxie. Mo. THE S&^^i^ H.P.,H.T.,T.,R.,CI.,elc. LEEDLE Groses Floral Companyl Sprin^ield, Ohio. Now shipping Irom ZVk and 4-inch pots. THE SHREWSBURY NURSERIES S7S Offer a Full Line of Well-drown /-V J i C>^ i CALL OR SEND Ornamental Stock ^"^nrE^sr" Batontown is forty miles from New York on the Southern Division of the C. R. R., of N. J. igo5. The American Florist. 61S PIN OAKS w SPECIAL LOW OFrER. )E offer this fall a block of fine stocky trees, twice transplanted; in good roots, stems, caliper and tops, they will please critical buyers. Low rates for prompt orders. Size 6 to 7, 7 to 8, 8 to 9, 9 to 10 and 10 to 12 feet. Ask our price and save money. THE PIN OAK-As a Street Tree. Andorra Nurseries, WM. WARNER HARPER, Proprietor, Chestnut Hill, PHILADELPHIA. Palms and Asparasus CHEAP. Per 100 Latania Bor., 3-in. pot, seed leaves..} 3.00 " " 3-in. pot, 15-18 in., 3 ohr. Ivs . 12.00 " " 5-ln. pot, 18-20 in., 3-4 ohr. Iva. 15.00 " " 5-in. pot, 20-24 in., 4 ohr. Ivs. 20.00 Kentia Bel., 2V^-in. pot, 6- 8 in., 2-3 leaves... 10.00 " • " 3 -in. pot, 8-10 in., 3-4 leaves... 13.50 Sherman Nursery Co. CHARLES CITY, IOWA. THE Tottenham Nurseries,LTD Eitablished 1872. A. M. C. VAN DER ELST, Managing Director. Dedemsvaart, (Holland.) Headquarters for Hardy Perennials {among which are the latest and choicest) 13 acres devoted for growing this line as Anemone, Aster, Campanula, Delphinium, Punkia, Hemerocallis, Hepatica, Incarvjllea, Iris, Peonies, Phlox decus- sata and sufruticosa. Primula, Pyrethrum, Tritoma, Hardy Heath, Hardy Ferns. Also 6 acres Daffodils, 12 acres Conifers, (specially young choice varieties to be grown on), S acres Rhododendrons (also the best American and Alpine varieties), 2 acres Hydrangeas. We make it a point to grow all latest novelties in these lines. Ask for catalogue. Frnlt Trees, Small FraltSiOmamentalTrees, Everereeiisund Shrubs, ^linde Trees, Uardy Uoses, llardy Plants, CUmbeFs, etc. The lareest and most complete collections In this country. ninstrated DcHcrlptlve Cataloene, 144 pases, alHo Descriptive List of Novetllcs and Specialties for Fall Planting mailed FUKE. ELLWANGER & BARRY Mt. Hope Nurseries, Rochester, N. T. Drawer J. Established 65 Tears. cslifornia' privet* Branclies. Per 100 Per 1000 70,000 3-yrs, 18-24 ins. S to 8 $1.50 $12.00 100,000 3-yrs. 2-2i4 ft. S to 10 2.00 18.00 75,000 3-yrs. IVz-S ft. S to 10 2,50 22.00 100,000 2-yrs. 2-2}i ft. 5 to 8 2.00 18.00 Branclies. Per 100 Per 1000 100,000 2-yrs. 2y5-3 ft. 5 to 8 2.00 18.00 50,000 2-yrs. 3-3V^ ft, 6 to 8 3,00 22.50 10.000 4 and 5 yrs,. heavy 6,00 52.00 Trees, 4-yrs. heads 3 to 5 ft. stems, 35c each. ASPARAGUS. 500,000 2-years, 300,000 1-year, 100.000 1-year. 75.000 1-year. 75.000 i-year. 25.000 1-year. 25.000 1-year, Palmetto, very heavy roots $ .40 Palmetto, very heavy roots 30 Barr's Mammoth, heavy roots ', 30 Conover's Colossal, heavy roots 30 Giant Arifenteull 40 Donald's Elmlra, heavy roots 30 Columbian White, heavy roots 40 Straerry Layer Plants— Gandy, Bubach and New Home 40 Glen Mary, Clyde, Fairfield, Michel'sEarly. Haverland. Excelsior.Tenn. Prolific and Brandy wine ; 30 This stock is first-class in every way. These prices are subject to_change without notice. "Write for Trade List. RIVER VIEW NURSERIES, t.i-A^-E'''it^t^'kU^'ii Per. 100 Per 1000 $3.00 2,50 2.S0 2,50 2.75 2,50 2.75 3.00 2,50 I. J-J Please tnenlwn the American Florist when writing- Field-Grown, Own Roof Roses. Over 100 Best Varieties. Tender and Hardy. Our roses are not grown by the "Old Woman Method"— long cuttings rooted (?) in the field, —such as grown in the south. Right stoclc— put up right— at right prices: $50.00 per 1000 up. Crimson Ramblers cheaper tlian you can gro%v them. This is the COCHET, easily at the head ol the list ol Tea Roses for general garden culture. CALIFORNIA ROSE COMPANY, Inc., Los Angeles, CaL Please mentionthe American Florist when ■writing. 614 The American Florist. Oct 28, Announoementa of coming contests or other events of interest to our bowling, shooting and sporting readers are solicited and will be given place m this column. Address all correspondence for this depart- ment to J. H. Pepper, 459 Sixth Ave., New York; Robt. Kift, 1725 Chestnut St, Philadel- phia; or to the American Florist Ck>., Chicago yf At Denver. The florists organzied their howling team October 16 with four teams as follows, the first name in each team being that of the captain: Team No. 1, J. A. Valentine, Fred Bennett, E. S. Kennedy. G. H. Cooper; Team No. 3, Emil Glauber, Frank Fraser, George Brenkert, Eugene Schureman; Team No. 3, Charles Mauff, Charles Benson, George Zim- mer, Carl Espalin; Team No. 4, N. A. Ben- son. Robert C. Kurth, Arthur H. Bush, Henry Weislander. At Boston. Following are late statistics of the Seed Trade Bowling League: Teams. Won Lost Pintail Schlegel & Fottler Company 7 R. & J. Farquhar & Company 6 W. W. Rawson & Company 5 Jos. Breck & Sons Company 5 Park Street Flower Market 4 Music Hall Flower Market INDIVIDUAL Bnholm 851-3 Guerineau ,83 Gilson 80 2-3 Cruickshanks .79 2-3 Brickley 77 4-9 Oahill : . . .76 1-3 Crowley 75 7-9 Miller 74 8-9 Porter 74 Small 72 8-9 Capers 72 4-9 Green 711-9 Rawson 691-9 Ariristrong 68 2-3 3478 3481 3377 3370 3281 3064 AVERAGES. Jenner 84 1-9 Patterson 811-2 Davy 801-9 Webber 791-2 Fay 76 2-3 Perry 76 1-3 Monahan 75 1-3 Fuld 74 2-9 Gates 73 1-9 Summons 72 5-9 Free 721-3 Tummons 69 5-6 Beck 68 2-3 Seedsman. The Apple Cure. In these days of indigestion, . Of fever and congestion, A new and pleasant remedy has lately come to light. 'Tis a cure-all pure and simple. The very latest wrinkle — ■ Just eat a big round apple and you'll be all right. Then good-bye to inflammation, To pain and ulceration. The vermiform appendix will be forgotten quite; Throw away your pills galore. You won't need them any more, Juyt eat a big round apple and you'U be all right. If swear words rise and choke you. If an awful thirst comes o'er you And you cannot find the keyhole in the middle of the night. This will bring tke peace of mind After which you long have pined — Just eat a big round apple and you'll be ail right. Then good-bye to palpitation. To germs and amputation. The surgeons and the specialists are in a dreadful plight ; Throw away your pills galore, You won't need them any more : Just eat a big round apple and you'll be all right. If you feel pessimistic In a way that's realistic — If everything is going wrong and things look black as night ; If you're ill in mind or body Do not take a drink of toddy — Just eat a big round apple and you'll be all right. Then good-bye to all narcotics. To tonics and hypnotics. The medical profession will soon be lost to sight ; Throw away your pills galore. You won't need them any more ; Just eat a big round apple and you'U be all right. — New York Sun. European Horticulture. (PROM THE GERMAN TRADE PAPERS.) Helleborus as a Pot Plant. — German gardeners, in searching for something out of the ordinary, have hit upon Helleborus niger as a desirable addition to their stock of winter-blooming potted -plants, and have found, so they claim, that nothing prettier in that line could be Imagined than the newer hybrids of Helleborus niger grandiflora with their large, brlght- hued flowers coming in just right f<"^ Christmas. The flowers are also good for cutting, lasting for a long time in good condition. Plants of suitable size and compactness of form for indoor culture are obtained by dividing the old clumps of helleborus in August, potting the divisions and keeping the plants outdoors in frames until wanted for forcing In late fall, by which time they should be firmly established in their pots. Any plants having formed an abundance of new active roots and showing a well-devel- oped, densely set foliage, are sure to bloom profusely. A safer plan, however, and one practiced by the best growers, is to carry the potted plants through the first winter and following summer with- out artificial heat, keeping them in frames out of doors, and in the fall of the second year subjecting them to mild forcing in a cool greenhouse, when they invariably become a mass of fine flowers by Christ- mas. Rose Perle von Heidelberg. — ^A new rose of -unknown origin has been discovered in a garden at Heidelberg, which gives promise of taking the place so long held by that grand old rose, La France, the culture of which has been rendered almost impossible by a disease which attacked this favorite variety, some ten years ago and since then has made such inroads as to threaten its speedy extinction. Peter Lambert, who has christened this newljc found rose Pearl of Heidelberg, states that its flowers are of the same form and exquisite silvery pink shade as those of old La France; that they can be cut on very long stems; are freely produced in the early part of the season, but spar- ingly in autumn. The habit of the new plant is that of the summer rose rather than that of the true everbloomlng class of garden roses. Chrysanthemam Novelties ONCE MORE A GRAND LOT OF NOVELTIES ARE IN SIGHT. In WHITES I offer Beatrice May, the finest thing in years; Mrs. F. F. Thompson, G. H. Kerslake, May Seddon, etc., etc. Pl^KS. Viola, Mrs. J. Marshall, Mrs. John E. Dunne. CRIMSONS. Merstham Crimson, Mrs. H. Partridge. OTHER COLORS. E. J. Brooks, Mary Ann Pockett, R. E. Richardson. YELLOWS. Mrs. Geo. Beech, Old Gold, Mrs. Wm. Knox, Mme. G. Rivol, etc. These varieties I will place on exhibition at the great New York Show Oct. 3 \ , CHARLES n. TOTTY, Madison, N. J. 1905- The American Florist. 615 stock plants. Extra early varieties now ready. Extra large strong plants from bench. Per doz. Per 100 ■ Polly Rose, white $1.00 $6.00 Glory o£ the Pacific, pink 1.00 6.00 Wlllowbrook. white 1.00 6.0C Monrovia, yellow 1.50 8.00 Robt. Halllday, yellow 1.50 8.00 25 plants of one variety at 100 rate. Special quotations on large lots. THE fl. WEBER & SONS CO. OAKLAND, MD. g5gPAM.SIF.Sg^ THE JENNINGS STRAIN. Stron|{ Field-Grown Plants Now Ready- All large flowering- and erreat variety of rich colors. $4.00 per 1000, $7.00 for 2,000. Plants by mail 60c per 100. Seed, finest mixed, $1.00 per pkt., $5.00 per oz. October 1. plants in bud and bloom. $1.00 per 100; fine and stocky for winter blooming. The above guaranteed to be first-class in every respect. Cash with order please. L Bi JlNNINuO) southport.conn. Grower o( the Finest Pansles. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, CYCLAMEN Splendens Gldantenm Hybrids.— Finest strain in the world in five colors including the fringed variety; well grown stock from VA inch pots. $12.00; from 4-inch pots. $15.00; from 5-inch pots, $20.00 per 100. Satis- faction guaranteed. PAUL MADER, East Stroudsburg, Pa Porto-Rico Different var. CANES of nice foliagre Stove Plants. BULBS, PLANTS and SEEDS. Write for prices and qualities. E. MEIER. Rio-Piedras. FIELD-GROWN CARNATIONS. Queen Louise, Flora Hill, Peru and Sport, $4.00 per iOO;$3S.OOperiOOO. 250 at 100 rate. Mrs. A. M. Schafer, ^^"^ i^^rik'"''' EVERYTHING IN Carnations. New and standard varieties. JENSEN & DEKEMA. ^'^;^\'^itii';^: The Beautiful Pink Carnation CANDACE tZ.OO per doz.; SI2.00 per 100; tlOO.OO per 1000. Dissemination 1906. WonderluUy productive. MOItHlkPOUS FLOWER C PUNT CO., I Indlinaptlli, JOHN HMTJE f Iml. Please mention the American Florist whenivriting. Cacti. Orchids. Messrs. GEORGE & M.J HOCHDERFFER, Of FLAGSTAFF, ARIZONA, Begin in Decen)bera trip through Arizona. Texas. New Mexico and Old Mexico, collectine plants and seeds. Those desiring Cacti, Orchids. Resurrection Plants, Qpuntiae, etc., kindly send for price list. Forcing Grade Roses OUR SPECIALTY. Magna Charta and Crimson Rambler, special selection for pot culture, $12.00 per 100- AZALEA INDICA— Plants ate as good as we ever received. 10 to 12 in 53S.00 per lOO 12 to 14 in 45.00 per 100 14 to 16 in SS.OOper 100 16 to 18 in 12.00 per doz. 18 to 20 in 18.00 per doz. LILIUM HARRISII— 5 to 7 in j5 300 per ICO 7 to 9 in e.SOperlOO 9 to 11 in 12.00 per 100 ADIANTUM CUNEATUM— 2y2-in $3.00 per doz. CALLA ETHIOPICA, dry bulbs— 4V2 to SVa in. bulbs $4.00 per 100 6 to 7 in. bulbs 8.00 per 100 DEUTZIA GRACILIS for forcing— 12 to 15 in., for 6-in. pot..$6.00 per 100 IS to 18 in., for 8-in. pot.. 8.00 per 100 DEUTZIA LEMOINEI, grandforpots- 15 tc 18 in.,for 6-in. pot..$600 per 100 18 to 24 in., for 8-in. pot.. 8.00 per 100 THE STORRS & HARRISON CO., Painesville, Ohio. Hannah Hobart THE PRIDE OF CSLIEORNIA. THE GRANDEST OF PINK CARNATIONS. A shade deeper in color than Lawson blooms, four to four and one-half inches across, full and regular. Stems long and strong. Does not burst the calyx. Growth free and easy. A prolific bloomer. Its flowers wholesale for a higher price than any other carnation in the San Francisco market. (See illustration and full description in American Florist of July 1. 1905). Orders for rooted cuttings booked now and filled in rotation beginning Jan. 1. 1906. at $3.00 per 12; $15.00 per 100; $120.00 per 1000. JOHN H. SIEVERS S CO., izsi chestnut St., San Francisco, Cal. Please mention Ike A merican Florist when writing CARNATIONS Fine, Healthy, Field- • Grown Plants. I Nelson and Guardian Angel, $5 per 100: $40 per lOOO. All plants sold under the express condition that if not satisfactory they are to be returned immediately when money will be refunded. Asparagus PlumosuSg au-mch. $5perioo. $43periooo. {Peter Reinberg wabafJAve. Chicago. J ASPARAGUS Plumosus and Sprengeri. 2M-in $2.00 per 100 Christmas Peppers. 3-in 4.00 Fortfel-me-nots, field clumps 4.00. Pansles. large flowered, transplanted .50 '' Fine plants in bud and bloom ^. .70 PRIMROSES Chinese 'and Obconica and a few Baby and Buttercup. 2^-in $2 00 per 100 Hydranf^ea Otaksa, 4-in 8.00 Daisies, Longfellow and Snowball. transplanted, fine 50 " Shasta Daisies, field clumps 6.00 Digitalis. Coreopsis. Gailardia, Stokesia, Cyania, Aquileifia, field grown. O. I«. XIIK^r^S, <3^iro.rxca. KeAf>ldfii« JWtiola.. Cottage Gardens Co. Inc. QUEENS, LONG ISLAND, N. Y. SPECIALISTS: PEONIES, CARNATIONS AND SPECIMEN NURSERY STOCK. Mease mention the American Florist when writing;. Metairie Ridge Nursery Co. H. PAPWORTH. President. NEW ORI-EANS, UA. Groovers ot CARNATIONS, ROSES. CHRYSANTHEMUMS, PALMS AND NURSERY STOCK. Please ?nention the A merican Florist when writing. A few nice 5-inch stock to close at 35c. each. Some tall plants ready for 8-inch, at 50c. each. GEO. A. KUHL, Pekin, III. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Surplus Ferns Cheap. Pteris Wunsetti, Pteris Cretica Albo, two best sorts for dishes. Fine bushy stock, $20.00 per 1000. Cash. OUTTERCUP PRIIVIROSES. 2!a-in.. fine $^.00 per 100 3-in.. fine 8.00 per 100 C. F. BAKER & SON. Utica. N. Y. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. 616' The American Florist. Oct. sSi Columbus, 0. Final arrangements for the chrysan- themum show to be held in this city November lo and ii, are fast coming to a; close. Some of the Chicago whole- sale houses have been asked , to send samples of American Beauty roses to be exhibited. A cordial invitation is extended to- all outside florists to attend the show if possible. Anyone wishing to send novelties to be exhibited may do so free of charge. The Columbus Florists' Club will be extremely grate- ful for the assistance which such con- tributions will render. The show will be held in the city hall. The hall will be decorated with autumn boughs, wild smilax, and evergreen. The proceeds of the show will go to charity. , Carl. Providence, R. 1. Three weeks have passed with the finest weather imaginable from a tour- ist's point of view, but very unseason- able for the florists. The result is piled up stocks of chrysanthemums and car- nations. The week of October IS was exceptionally quiet. Chrysanthemums moved slowly toward the last, fine Polly Rose barely making $6 per -lOO. ■ The quality has been very good all around and the foliage leaves nothing to be de- sired, beating previous years., for clean crisp growth. Princess violets of extra worth are on the market. M. Warren, O. Adgate & Son, of this city, have just completed a house, 24x100 feet, which is devoted to carnations this year and will be occupied by roses next. This firm is now cutting some fine white and pink Lawson and Enchantress carna- tions. Trade has been very good all through the summer and brisk business is expected through the fall ' and win- ter. C. L. Adgate, of Niles, O., 'about five miles from Warren, is building two houses, 24x100 feet each, for carnations and miscellaneous plants. Milwaukee^ Wis. — The date of the fall flower show has been changed to November 14-18, so as not to conflict with that at Chicago the week previous. Lima, O. — The Swan Floral Com- pany has disposed of its establishment at Findlay, O., and will devote its en- tire time and resources to the business here, adding a fine range of houses, for which a very suitable tract of land has been purchased. A FEW eOOD THINGS YOU WANT. Dracaena Indivisa, 3, 4. S-inch. $5.00, $10.00 and $25,00 per 100. . Asparagus Plumosus, 3-inch. S.OO per 100. Geraniums S, A. Nutt. Castellane. John Doyle, Perkins. Single and Double. Gen. Grant, La Favorite, Mme, Salleroi, rooted cuttings. $1.00 per 100: 3-inch, .tS.OO per 100. ,• . Vinca variegata, 2-inch. $2.00 per 100. Rex Begonias, nice plants, 2 and 2^J-inch. $5.00 per 100, Primula Obconica, 2-inch, $2,00 per 100, Chinese Primroses. 3-inch, $4,00 per 100. Cinerarias, 2-inch, $2,00 per 100, Boston Ferns, 5 inch, 30c each, A nice lot ot Made-up Kentia Palms, in 8-inch and 9-inch pots, at $3.00 to $5.00 each. Splendid plants for decoration, CASH WITH ORDER. GEO. M. EMMANS, NEWTON. N. J. THE KEY TO SUCCESS THE WHOLE WORLD AROUSED. ISot a l^opeo^ for iii(lemiiit>, lito Wic^e Stiys, anu ne wonabiiiion ior Kuuslu. j^'ollow theexample of Witte. .Stick to your word; love your buainess; don't give in or break down under the strain of dally lift. Courage, shrewdness, energy and honesty is the motto that made Godfrey Asoh- mann a successful business man. Be Wide Awake and look at the remarkably low quotations of GodfxeyAscbmann'sArauoariaexcelsa and other tollage plaats. Fill your empty houses now while the weather will permit of shipping safely, and make 100 per cent on your money. GODFREY ASCHMANN (0 TJ m O (0 H OF AMERICA. ARAUCARIAS. All these are prown for me under contract by an Araucaria specialist in Belgium. I must say, for the benefit ot my customers, that they were. never before so nice and large for the money as this year. I herewith quote you special low prices on them for cash: 5M-in., 10 to 12 ins. high, 2 years old, 3 tiers. .$ .50 SM-in., 13 to 15 ins. high, 2 years old, 3 to 4 tis .60 6-in , 16 to 18 ins. bigh, 3 years old, 3 to 4 trs .7E 6^-in., 18 to 20 ins. high, 3 years old, 4 to 5 trs 1.00 6H-in., ao to 24 ins. high, 3 years old, 4 to 6 trs 1.25 Araucaria Compacta Robusta. 6 to 7-inoh pots, 3 to 4 tiers, 20 to 25 inches wide, 8t.50, 81.75 to 82.00 each. Glanca. 6-iDch pots. 3 to 4 tiers, 16 to 24 inches wide, 81.25, 81.50 to 81.75 each. Hentia Forsterlana. 30 to 36 inches high, 4-yr. old, 81.00; 4-year old, 26 to 30 inches, 75o. 4-inoh pots, made-up, with 3 in pot, about 10 leaves in all, 20 in. high, 25c. Belmoreana. 4-year old, 25 to SO inches high, 81.00 each. Above is the size entered in the Philadelphia custom house. Made-up plants, one large one in center and three smaller ones around, 7-iQob pots, 81.50 to 81.75 each. Ficns Elastlca. 4-in., 25c; 5to 5!>i-in., 30 to 40c: 6- Inch pots, very large, 50o. Adlantum Caneatnm, Maidenhair fern, 4-in., very strong, ready for 5-in. or 6-in., 15o. ; 5-in., 20o. Asparagus Flumosns Nanus. 3-in., strong per 100,87 00; 4- In., IOC. Cocos Weddelliana. 3-in. (doz. or 100) .15. ' Areca Lufescens. 5K to 6-in. pots, 35 to 30 inches high, tine, each, 40 to 50o; 4-incti pots, made up, 3 in pot, 16 to 18 inches high, 20c; , 6-inch pots, made up, 3 in pot, 25, 30 and 35 inches high, 40c. 50c to 75c. Cash. Best mixed ferns for dishes. 2^-inoh $5, 3- inch, strong. $7 per 100. Boston Ferns, 8-in. pots, as big as a bushel basket, 81.25 to SI 50 each. Scottii Ferns. 8,in. pots, as big as a washtub, S2 each — worth double that. All my ferns are pot grown, and not taken from bench. Dracaena Bruantl. 24 inches high, bushy, just arrived from Euroi^e, price 50c each, or 85 per doz. The first conslenment of Azalea Indica are In now (60 cases arrived). Azaleas for Christmas forcing are the Simon Mardner, double pink, Ver- vaeneana, dbl. variegated .Deutsche Pearl, double white. Have only the cream of Ghent's produc- tions, price 50o, 75o and $1 each. .Easter bloom- ing, all leading American varieties, including Mme. Van der Cruyaen, 40o, 50o 60o, 75o, $1 each. . American Beauty Roses, taken from the field for blaster fotcinv, 24 inches and upwards, suit- able for 6 inch pots, 25c each, by dozen or 100.' Primula Obconica, fancy strain, 4-in., ready to sbilc into 5 or 6-in. pots, lOc. Primula Chinese, John Rupp's best strain, 4-in., 10c. ^ Latania Borbonica, 5-in. 30c. Hydraniiea Otaksa, 6-ln. 23o; 4-in. I5a. Large clumps lor tubs, 60o, 75o to 81.00. Cash with order, please. All goods must travel at purchaser's risk. Mention if pots wanted. A Few of Many Testimonials Received Lately. Greenville, S. C, Sept. 12, 1905. QODFKET AscHMANN, Phila. : Dear Sir: — The Araucaria recently received from you are fine, and I can get a good profit handling your stock. Yours very truly, J. Nbwton Hollanb. Canon City. Colo., July 39, 1905. Mr. GODTKBT AscHUANK, Phila. : Dear Sir:— My order for Araucaria Ezcelsa arrived in nice condition. They were all right. Accept my thanks. E. R. Bess. Lancaster, Pa., Sept. 25, 1805. GonrBET AsoHMANN, Philadelphia: Dear Sir:— The araucaria arrived in good shape. They are strictly first-class, and lam well pleased. You may expect to hear from me again. Very truly yours, Fbank A. Sutbe. ennCDCV ■enillllllU lOISOntarlo street, Philadelphia, Pa. IIUUrnCT Aatillllimilli impoHer and WHolesale Crower of pot plants. Write GEO. A. KUHL at PEKIN, III., about imported Azaleas and Hydrangeas SPECIAL IN CYCLAMEN. For Christmas bloominfj. 4-in., ready for 5's. also 2 and 3 in. that will be ris^ht for Easter. CHINESE PRIMROSES. Baby and Obconica. Only 3-in. left. Order quick. MAIDENHAIR FERNS. A fe.vv nice Maidenhair Ferns in 5 and 6 in. PLUMOSUS and SPRENGERL Special prices on Plumosus and Sprengeri. Extra fine stock in 2' 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 in.; ready for shift. 20,000 BOSTONS. In all sizes, 2^2, 3. 4, 5. (i. 7, S and 10-in. PIERSONI. BARROWSir, TARRYTOWN. Some extra nice plants in bench ready for 5's. GERANIUMS. Write us about R. C. and 2\'i-\Vi. Geraniums. GE0.4.KlHL,Pekin,Ill. Smilax — ^AND Asparagus. SPECIAL PRICE. Good only until Nov. 15th. 10,000 Spren^erl. good strong- stock, from rose pots, at $1.,50 per 100: $10,00 per 1000, 3,000 Smilax. extra fine,, irom rose pots, at $1,50 per 100: $10,00 per 1000, Send for Price List of Geraniums and Carnations. ALBERT M. HERR, Lancaster, Pa< Finest Quality Guaranteed. GIANT PANSIES $3,00 per 1000: 2,000 for $5,00; 5,000. $11,25. If your trade demands fine quality, try us. Daisies, double, hardv, Snowball and Longfellow, $2,50 per 1000. IHOI.I_YHOCKS, 2c, Double, extra strong, white, yellow, pink, red,' maroon. $2.,50 per 100; $20,00 per 1000, Alyssum, Double Giant, IM-m.. $1.75 per 100. Primula Obconica Grandiflora, quality guaran- teed; finest fringed .\lba and Rosea. Viaca Var., R, C, 75c per 100. Cash. BYER FlORAl CO.. Shippensbnrit, Pa. Strong- plants from 3-in. pots. $8.00 per 100. J. H. MENARD. Florist, New Orleans, La.. Dryades St.. bet. Dufossat and Valmont Sts. igo5. The American Florist. 617 Boston Ferns FINE STOCK FROM BENCH NEPHROLEPIS BOSTONIENSIS, 2-mcIi, $400 per 100; $3000 per JOOO. Variety. BOSTON FERNS.. Size Height Leaves Kaoh ... 2 ... 3 ... 4 ... 5 ... 6 ... 7 ... 8 ...10 Cillfornii Peppers 4 " ** 5 Jerusalem Chnrries 4 Kentia Belmoreana 3H " " 4 7 " " 10 Kentia Forsteriana 4 5 " " 6 10 3 3K 4 Latania Borbonica . Phoenix Canariensit 8 Piioanix Reclinata 6 12-14 15-17 32-34 46-60 18-20 24-26 26-30 48-66 11-13 12-14 36-40 14-18 5-6 5-6 6-7 7-8 3-5 4-6 5 6-7 4-5 4 5 10 12 6-7 2.50 7.60 .30 .60 1.25 7.00 .25 2.50 % 50 Dozea % .50 1.00 1 50 3.00 600 900 12 00 18 00 1.00 1.50 1.00 2.00 360 30.00 ion % 4.00 8.00 13.00 Varl"ty. Araucaria Excelsa. Size Heiglit Leaves Each 3-5 tiers. 3-5 tiers. 15.00 30.00 Pandanus Utilis 3 " 5 " 6 " 7 Pandanus Veitcliii. 6 " 7 Dracaena Indivisa 5 Fragrans 4 " Maisangeana . Asparagus Plumosus. • • • 3 60 7.20 15.00 1.00 1.50 3.0O s'eioo 7.00 12.00 ... 6 ... 3 ... 4 ... 4 ... 5 Ficus Elaslica 4 " 5 Sprengeri . .75 1.25 1.00 1.50 2.00 3 00 1.00 Dozen 900 16.00 2.00 500 900 12.00 18.00 24 00 36.00 300 3.00 500 12 00 100 1.50 1 35 200 3.00 4.'.i0 6.00 100 20.00 8.00 12.00 10.00 15.00 WE HAVE AN IMMENSE STOCK AND CAN GIVE Cycas Revoluta, Sne stoolc from 25a to }3.00 each NEPHROLEPIS BARROWSII strong stock plants, $25 OO per lOO. EXCEPTIONAL VALUES. Prices subject to change without notice. THE GEO. WITTBOLD CO., les? Buckingham Plate. CHICAGO Ludvig Mosbaek ONARGA^ ILL. 30.000 Asparagus VXi^^:al^S:T 4-inch, f 10.00; 3-inch, $5.00; 2!4-inch, $2.50; seedlings, $1.00 per loa PancioC Florists' rOilOICO International, Strong, bushy plants, $1.50 and $1.00 per 100. Seedhngs ready, strong, 1000, $4.00; 100. Soc. Seed of same, i-oz. $1.00; oz. $7.00, mixed. Giant vars. mixed, i-oz. 65c; oz. $4. Bedding plants, Ferns and Hardy Perennials. Violet Plants. Princess of Wales and Dorsett, $6.00 per 100; $50.00 per 1000. Swanley White, $5.00 per 100. 6R0WII Carnation Plants Peru $35-00 per lOOO Glacier 45.CO per 1000 BOSTON FERNS ^SreTdrn.=" ELI CROSS, Grand Rapids, Micli. EXTRA FINE ASPARAGUS Per 100 SPRENGERI, 24-inch pots $2.00 '* 3-inch pots, fine 3.00 4-inch pots, fine 4.00 " 4'*-incli pots, fine 5.00 5-inch pots, fine 6.00 Can be shipped by ireight or express. Cash with the order. F. WALKER & CO, Box 316. New Albany, Ind JOHN BURTON, Assignee for ROBERT CRIIG & SON, ROSFS, PgLMS, Md Novtillm In Dioerathra nurti. Itarktt and 49lli Sit., Phlladalphla. 4**^^*1 AZALEA INDICA BOBBINK & ATKINS, Nurserymen and Florists, RUTHERFORD, N. J. Please mention the A merican Florist when v/ritingr We can supply fine budded plants in all the leading varieties, such as Deutsche Perle, Apollo, B. A. Alba, Niobe, Vervaen- eana, Simon Mardner, Van der Cruyssen, etc. Per doz. Per ICO 1C-12irch diam $ 4.50 $35 00 12-14 inch diam 6.00 45.00 14-16 inch diam 7 50 55.00 16-18 inch diam 1200 90.C0 Order now before cold weather sets in. We also have a good supply of specimen KENTIAS, BAY 1REES and other decorative 1 plants. I Wanted to Buy FERNS AND PALMS OR ANY SALABLE PLANTS. MUST BE BARGAINS To sell over retail counters. We can handle large quantities of GOOD selling STOCK if PhICEs are NIGHT. ALPHA FLORAL CO., KANSAS CITY, MO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Northern 2-year, Field-Crown ROSES Own roots, well branched, $10.00 per 100. Crimson Rambler. 3 to 414 ft. Mme. Plantier, 4 to 5 ft Cen. Jacq., Paul Neyron, Magna Cnarta, P. C De Rohan, HYDRANGEA P. G., 1 -year, field $ 4.no HYDRANGEA P. G., 2-year, field ic.OO VINCA VAR., from field 4.00 ALSO ROSE PLANTS, ^fff-fncifpofr'al prices which will interest you. Send for list. C. M. NIUFFER, Springfield, 0. Please rnention the American Florist when wtilirtff, . 618 The American Florist. Oct. 28, Syracuse, N, Y. '•' CHRYSANTHEMUMS MAKE DEBUT. '\ The first chrysanthemums of the sea- son' arrived- October -7 and have been selling well ever since. The, weather has been exceptionally -warm as shown by the fact that Henry Morris had a window of cosmos and gladiolus Octo- ber 23. Jhe usual kick is heard that chrysanthemums injure the sale of other flowers. The football . games at Syra-. cuse university help along the sale ■ of chrysanthemums. The university colors being ora;ige, when Syracuse played Colgate every yellow tlower in town was. snapped up. LOCAL NOTES. * ' The tearing down of the First Pres-. byterian church came- near being the death of Werner Bultman, a florist in the employ of P. R. Quinlan & Corajiany. He went into the cellar of the church to turn on the heat for the Quinlan store when the galleries of the church weakened by the tearing down process collapsed and fell into the cellar. It was lucky for Bultman that the fall- ing debris did not touch him. Wheadon & Hencle made a novel open book design for the funeral of Mrs. Franklyn H. Chase. The leaves were of white carnations bordered with pink carnations. The thickness of the leaves turned was represented by two rows of red roses. The binding was brought out by extending the pink car- nations down. A purple ribbon ans- wered for a book mark. The book was inclined on an easel. The chamber of commerce will ask the state legislature to name a boule- vard and park commission for this city. It is intended to lay out some new- parks and connect the whole sys- tem by a boulevard. . William S. Wheadon, senior member of Wheadon & Hencle, has decided to become. a benedict , about Thanksgiving time. The bride-elect is Miss Caroline Cornelia Curtis who lives in Park, ave- nue. . A. J. B. Albany. N.Y. The funeral of State Seiiator A. B. Sackett was held last week at his home in Canandaigua, and H. G. Eyres of this city executed an order for- a handsome wreath on a 42-inch frame. Bridesmaid roses were used, with a cluster of cycas leaves and fifty American Beauty roses on one side. After filling this and other orders for the same occasion, Mr. Eyres sent a special messenger with an order for some wedding designs to be deliv-' ered aboard the yacht of a wealthy New York gentlemen at Lake George. Justice Hasbrouch of the supreme court at a special term held in the city hall issued a writ of mandamus ordering the common council of the city of Troy to meet and vote on a bond issue for $28,000 for the improvement of Pros- pect park. Bloomsburg, Pa. — The foundations of Davis Brothers' new, greenhouses are completed and the woodwork, glazing, etc., are being pushed with all speed. Huntington, L. I.^The third annual, exhibition of the Huntington Horticul- tural and Agricultural Society, held in the opera house October 6, was a great success, both from -point of exhibits made and attendance. ABUNDANCE White. The phenomenal yielder; the finest, earliest bloqmer in existence. The most profit- able Carnation ever offered to the trade;' easily ffives four times as many flowers as the finest bloomer ever introduced. A bench planted ■ August 31 is now in full bloom, to which there will be no let-up until thrown out next siimmer. -Come and see it: it will pay you. if you are in the market for, a, carnation that will give you plenty of flowers . at all times and not only at certain tJmes. A good- sized, long'-stemmed flower. ■ You can make no mis- take in stocking up with it. Price for well rooted cuttiries. .^lOpe-rlOO: $75 per 1000; 500 at 1000 rates. Unrooted cuttingrs at same rates, with ,25 extra on each 100. Send in your order early, as orders arc filled in strict rotation as soon as cuttings are rooted. Cash-before delivery. R. FISCHER. Great Neck, 1. I., N. Y. Please mention the American Fiorist when writing. Pansies Brown's extra select superb Giant Prize Pansies, awarded Silver Medal, St. Louis .Exposition 1904, plants, mixed colors, in any quantity, $3.C0 per 1000. SEED-3,000 seed, $J,00; % 02., $1 50; V2 02., $2.50; J 02 , $5.00. Cash with order. PETER BROWN, Lancaster, Pa. Please mention ike A tnerican Fiorist when writing, FERNS AND CRIMSON RAMBLERS. Finestock not drawn, stocky grown in lull light. 2,000 Bostons for 5 and 6-inch, 15c and 20c. 1,000 Plersonll for 5 and 6-inch, 20c and 25c. 1,000 Scottil for 5 and 6-inch. 40c and 50c. 2,000 Extra Fine Crimson Rambler for Easter forcingr. fine roots and several canes 3 to 4 and 4 to 5 feet. 15c and 18c. 1,000 Baby Rambler, 3H-in., 8 to 10 inches, bushy, 20c. BenJ. Cortnell, West Grove, Pa. Cyclamen Giganteump;^" bushy lants, ready „ .0 shift, $5.00 per 100; 5-in., coming in bud. $15.00 per 100. Primroses, Chinese and Obconica.2H-in. $2.00 per 100; 300 for $5.00; 3-in.. $3.00 per lOO. Clnerlas. 2H-in.. $2.00 per 100. 30O for $5.00. Asparagus plumosus, 2i-4-in.. $2.00 per 100. Sprea^eri, 2'4-in., $1.50 per 100; 4-in.. bushy. $5.00 per 100. HILL TOP GREENHOUSES. 15-16 Gray Avenue, UUca, N. Y. FOR WRITE The W.T. BUCKLEY CO. SPRINGFIELD, ILL. Cannas FOR FALL DELIVER Y In 20 best varieties. Will be pleased to quote you low prices. ViNCA VARIECATA. strong field-grown plants, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per lOOO. W. W. COLES, Kokomo, Ind. Scottil Ferns strong rooted runners, $3 00 per 100; $25 00 per 1000. Also a nice lot of 6, 7, and 8-in., prices upon application. DAVIS BROTHERS, Morrison. III. RUBBERS, PSNSIES. Giant varieties that sell on sight, $3,00 per-1000. 2.000 or more, S2.50 Oer 1000. ScotJIi Fo'ns, bench, for .3-inch. 10c: 4-inch. ISc 5-inch 30c. Extra fine plants for 7 and 8-ineh, 40c. Runners, 3c Tarrjftown or Eleganllsslhia,' for 3-irich, 35c: 4-incli. 50c; 5 and 6-inch, 75c. Double Dai;5y, (Giant) Snowball, Longfellow, $2.50 per 1,000, Paris Da sy white, 2-inch, 2c, Coreopsis Lanceoiaia 2-year, $3.00 per 100. German iris, mixed, divided, $1,00 per 100 I4ardy Plnk^, S kinds, field-grown, SHc HoK'yhoclis, very large. 1-year, 10 double sorts, also single, mixed, $2.50; perlOO; $22,50per 1000. Asparagus P. -N , 2-inch. $2.00 per 100. Flowering Begonias, 5 Icinds, 2!4-inch,'2Hc. Double Alyssum, 2-inch, 2c Forgei-me-nots, everblooming, blue, '$3.00 per 100 Sweet William, $3,00 per 1000, Rex Besonlas, 2-inch, assorted, .$3.00 per 100. Ce-anlums, Viaud. Nutt. Bruant, Brett, Rose. Buchner,.10 Other Icinds, 2-inch, $1,75 per 100. 4-inch 15c;.S-inch25c.- Nice stock. -. Cash or C.O.'D Direct alI"ofders plainlyto BYER BROS., Chambersburg, Pa. Please mention the A mencan Florist when writing- < POINSETTIAS. 4-inch pots, $15,00 per 100, ^ll^f PTC 3-inch pots, of imperial V IWL.I. I 3 and M. Louise, $4.00 per 100; $35.00 per 1000. Crabb & Hunter, Grand Rapids, Mich. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Orchids 1 j^ Arrived in superb condition Caltleya Gldas (from' Hardyana Regrion) C. Ghrysotoxa, Oncldlum fuscalum,. O. Hramerlanum and Burlln^lonia fra^rans. Lager. & HurrelU summit, n. j. Orcbtd Orowerg and Importers. Piease mention the American Florist when lunting. ORCHIDS Lariiest Importers* Exporters* Growers and Hybridists In the World. SANDER, SI Albzins, England. Agent. A. DIMMOCK, 31 Barclay St.. NEW YORK CITY Please mention the A merican Florist when writings Hydrangea Otaksa For Easier and Spring Forcing. ORDER NOW. Fine fleld-grown plants, 810, 813 and 815 per 100. ^^ Satisfaction guaranteed. BAUR FLORAL CO., Erie, Pa. Please mention the A 7nerican Florist-when writing, S. S. SKIDELSKY, 824 No. 24th Street, PHIfAnFfPHIA l@° Correspondence Solicited. 500,000 VERBENAS varT^.^. The largest and finest stock in the country. Perfectly healthv. No rust. Rooted cuttings ". $ .60 per lOC; $ S.OO per 1000 Plants 2.50 per 100; 20.00 per 1000 J. L. DILLON, Bloomsburg, Pa. i<)05. The . A mer ica n Fl orist. 619 A Good Boston Sells Best A Boston Fern in name is not always a Boston Fern in quality. Our prices mean quality. Well established, dwarf, bushy plants. Perfect Boston. Everything in Palms and Ferns. Pots. Dozen. Per 1 00 2V2-inch $ .75 S 5.^0 4.inch 2 50 20.00 5-inch 4.0O 30. OO 6-inch 5.00 40. OO 7-inch 8.50 70.00 C. C. POLLWORTH COMPANY, Western leaders, Milwaukee, Wis PALMS In Variety. SCOTTII FERNS, FICUS ELASTICA, DRACAENAS, CYCAS, i..°.r.'i CALIFORNIA PRIVET The Best to Be Had Anywhere. R. DREYER, WOODSIDE, L. I., N. v. SCOTTII ; The Most Graceful Nephrolepis Known ; BetaileiB who have handled this fern are unani- mous in proclaiming it the best Fern ever introduced. Consult any grower who has bought Scottil and he will tell you that it is as far ahead ol the Boston as that variety Is ahead of all other introductions. See my adv. on second cover page in American i'lorist of Feb. 25th. I nun COflTT Keap street Greenhouiei. llilnll dull I I I BROOKLYN. N. Y. BRANCH: E. 43th St. and Rutland Road, flatbush. Telephone, 1307 WixLiAMsBnBS. , Primroses .„ Asparagus CHINESE, ready Aug. 30 »3.00 P. W NARCISSUS Grand , S9.00 per lOOO.. 1.00 ' PANSY PLANTS S3.00 per 1000. . .60 CASH. 100 PLUMOSUS NANUS, 2-inch pot S2 00 SPRENCERI 2.0n VINCA VAR field-grown 4.00 PAN SY &EED, large flowering Oz. 4.U0 JOS. H. CUNNINGHAM, Delaware, Ohio. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. BARGSIN OFFERS IN Strong, iield-grown. Asparagus Sprengeri, I Asparagus Tenuissimus. i Begonia Manicata Aurea, extra iine, 3-inch Grevillea Robusta, strong. 2>4-inch. CHINESE PRIMROSES, the best strain, 2^-inch and .S-inch. ' ■ ' '■ Double Sweet Alyssuin, 214-inch. ^li;^^5JiiS?2rTe'nf"^[ExcellentfieMcl«n,ps. VIOLETS, large field clumps: California. Princess of Wales. Swanley White. Hardv En8"lish'. HARDY PERENNIALS, field clumps, large col- lection. Very reasonable prices on application. NATHAN SMITH & SON, Adrian, Mich. fflNODE FLORIST CO. ...JAPANESE NOVELTIES... TINY PLANTS, in 2 and 3-in. decorated Japan- ese pots, $15.00, 820 00 and 825.00 per 100. RHAPiS, 5 to 15 sh0'0S 1416 5.25 6.00 5.00 580 4.50 4.51 3.16 Price per orate 120 7-in. in crate «4.ao 60 8 " 3.00 HASDHADX. 48 9-in. in crate t3.60 48 10 4.80 34 11 " 3.60 24 13 •* 4.80 12 14 " 4.80 6 16 " 4.50 Seed pans, same price as pots. Send for price list Cylinders for Cut Flowers, Hanging Baskets, Lawn vases, etc. Ten per cent off tor cash with order. Address HILFINGER BROS . POTTERY. Fort Edward. N. Y. Or AnonsT Kolkbb • •?* •?* American Florist When you wrrite to an advertisefc Greenhouse Material A Hot Bed Sash of Louisiana Cypress and Washington Red Cedar OUR FACILITIES INCREASED "^^^^^ OUR PRICES RIGHT OUR GRADES INVARIABLY THE BEST. Write (or Catalogue and Estimate, when flgaring on your new houses. A. DIETSCH CO., 615 to 621 Sheffield Ave., CHICAGO. "XolbOLOOo I>tx«t FOR FUMIGATING. It would pay large users of dust to communicate with us and get samples and prices. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., " S"w"vo,k. ROSSIG BROTHERS, MANUrACTURERS OF jV'irtlf loiail IL Cape Flowers, all colors, j» Cycas Leaves, Metal Designs, j» and All Florists' Supplies. ' SzBs Fob Pbicib. 404-412 East 34lh Stroat, NEW YORK. Mease mentimi the Anie*ir'itt F orist when 'writing. THE PERFECT FLUE CLEANER. Now is tile time to buy and get our special discount Send for boolciet and testimonials. C. S. KR EIDLER, Warrensville, Ohio. Foley's Floral Fotographs. Floral Album, size 12x11 containing 24 different funeral designs. By express, $5.00 c. o. d. 226-2281 BOWERY, NEW YORK. The JAPANA CUT FLOWER HOLDER A handy article for all flo" rists. Saves Time and Flowers. Made of g^Iass in two sizes. Also Plant and Flower Bow^ls in glass and pottery. Cata- logues, description, etc.. on application. M. V. GARNSEY, 131 So. Waiola Aie., La Grango. III. Don'l You Know We Have ihe PRETTIEST BASKETS in the market? BLY YOIR SUPPLIES from the enterprising Florist Supply House. J. STERN & CO. 1928 Cermantown Ave., Por'poTtai. '''' PHILSDELPHia please mention ihe A merican Florist when writing, L BAUMANN & CO., Importeri and Manulacturert ol Florist Supplies 76-78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Write for our New Catalogue F. Oar prloei may interest von. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. L. A. TONNER, Florists* Supplies j 58 and 60 Wabash Ave.. CHICAOO. Telephone Central 3067. WE SOLICIT YOUR PATRONAGE. Please mention ihe A merican Florist when writing. CUT FLOWER BOXES ARE MADB BY Edwards & Docker Co., PHILADELPHIA. Get Prices Save Money Please mention the American Florist when writing. SAVE THE BLOOMS! NIKOTEEN DOES NOT INJURE SENSITIVE PUNTS.USEDFORFUM]GAnON ORSPR/MNCMDOORSOIiOUT' ;ffil fWINDS IWACO) N ONE PHI IWIIEW NICOTINE NIFO. CO.. St. Louil.Mo. Please mention the American Florist whenwriting. 622 The American Florist. Oct. 28i \ « t MODEL EXTENSION CARNATION SUPPORT Made with two or three oudes. En- dorsed by all the Leading Carnation growers as the best support on the mar- ket. Put. July 27, '97, May 17, '98 GALVANIZED WIRE ROSE STAKES. Write for prices before ordering elsewhere. Prompt shipment guaranteed IGOE BROS., 226 North 9th St., BROOKLYN, N. Y. D. O. Cunningham Glass Co. PITTSBURG, PA. TANK WINDOW GLASS. Hot- House Glass a Specialty. Q LASS GOOD BRANDS- QUICK SHIPMENTS. LARGE STOCK. Warehouse on"*ranroad switch. Be Sure and Get Our. Prices. SHARP, PARTRrOGE & CO., 22nd St. and Union Place, CHICAGO. CHEAPEST AND BEST. H you doubt it try them and be convinced^ Send for descriptive price circular. J. D. Carmody, Evansville, Ind. It is good business policy •&«&•& to mention the «^ e^ «^ American Florist MASTICA TRADE MARK REGISTERED, FOR GLAZING GREENHOUSES SOLE MANUFACTURERS F. O. PIERCE COMPANY NEW YORK AT ALL SEED STORES The James H. Rice Co. ■IMPORTERS and JOBBERS- GREENHOISE GLASS A SPECIALTY. "%2Vl»ica.O'W' Ol^ss, X^a^int:, I»«Ltty, et:o. 80-82 Wabash Avenue and 34 to 40 South Water Street, CHICAGO. Sprague Smith Company, MANUFACTURERS or iV I IN DO n^ OLASS. Greenhouse Glass a specialty. 205 Randolph Sirael, CHIGUO. r„*, I BEST ENGRAVINGS and ILLUSTRATIONS ,7k ,.w^bea vnriting to an advertiser^ v.. - — Ol Every Description SEE OUR WORK IN THIS PAPER. SEND FOR ESTIMATES. GLOBE ENGRAVING and ELECTROTYPE CO. 407-427 Dearborn St., CHICAGO. I .J Driven Here by Success. Newl'i v'e Moved to Our Own Building 1 220 Race Street. :XL. B^ICJB> & CO. Leading Fiorisis' Supply House. Ribbon Specialists. Importers-ami Manufacturers, 1220 Race Street, Philadeipliia, Pa. Please meyition the A Tnerican Florist when mriting. '»**»^»^^**~~^* Holds Class Firmly See the Point tO" PEERLESS 4 Glmdng Polnta ue the but. * Ko rights or leftt. Box of Q 1,000 point! 76 ota. jwitpKld. t HEXBT A. DREER, 9 7U ChMtaat St.. PUIk., Pk. STENZEL GLASS CO., GREENHOUSE OLASS. French and Amencan "WHITE ROSE" Brand.. 2 Hudson St.. NEW YORK. 101 PoHland St., BOSTON . Peerless nfP^Ci-AMP yo ME.ND CRACKED CLASS ■ M m ED' «\TEL>- AND OELRMANENTLt A LEXftWDER KLOCKWER, Wauwatosa. Wis. H. M. HOOKER GO. window Glass, Paints and Putty. Greenhouse Glass a Specialty. 59 W. Randolph St., CHICAGO. rgos. The American Florist. 623 Low Prices on Material 1.000 3x6 Hot Bed Sash, good as new: each. $1.65.- 1,000.000 feet Ribbed Roofing Glass, at 6c per sq. ft.' 10.000 4-inch Boiler Tubes, per ft.. 10c. 50,000 feet 1-inch Wrought Iron Pipe, with cou- plings, per foot. 3f Jc. ■ 2 60-in. X 16-ft. Horizontal Tubular Boilers, each. $300. Boilers in all sizes and for every purpose. Pipe in sizes from Vi-inch to 42-inch. Weare now engaged in' dismantling the LOUIS- IANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION at St. Louis. We can make you extremely low prices on sup- lips and material of every Icind. ASK FOR OUR CATALOGUE NO. 47. CHICAGO HOUSE WRECKING CO. West 35th and Iron Sts., CHICAGO. \ C^fPHfisSS^BARS I ! ANY LEN^ UPTO JtJ ftOR LOGGER.] [ THEArTS"''e*rr\5 lymbS" (b.J I ^'^;pNS ET. B 57 N, HKss. \ \ ^•^•^•■•^♦♦♦♦ ^ .♦t GULF CYPRESS QREENHOUSE Na:TERIAL HOT-BED SASH, BOILERS, PIPES, FIHINGS, VENTILATING APPARATUS. CrlLASS AT WHOLESALE. Send We furnish everything for building, for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, "IP^ffi'^rN'r Plfsqse mention the American Florist when writing. King Construction Go. < NORTH TONAWANDA, N. Y. and TORONTO, ONT. New Greenhouse Catalogue ready for dis- tribution. Send for it. Wired Toothpicks 10,000, 1.50; 50.800,6.25. Miasfactured by - W. J. COWEE. BERLIN. N. Y. Sample fraer. Forsalaby Paalers. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. LYANS' IMPROVED V£MmATIirC\ APPAMATifS I WRlTt FOR ILLU5rRATt.[J ^.ArALOCUE gM/Tfjf arrMACHmmm. ■^•!r-jcjr.tr~ RicinMOND. inp. WILKS rM I A. VEWTILATING APPARATUS. Eureka Greenhouses.... THE BEST AND LOWEST III PRICE. ^,^;S^l^J^^t photographs and plain directions so that any person can put tbem up. DILLON QREENHOUSE MFQ.. CO., Bloomsburg, Pa. 624 The American Florist. Oct.. 28, Index to Advettisers. Aitken Mark 608 AkersH R 599 AllenJ K 607 Alpea Floral Co 61/ Amer'n Blower Co. ..VI Am. Moss & Peat Co599 AmlingEC 603 Ammann Chas 619 .Andorra Nurseries. ..613 .\jisermuellerGeoH..605 .■^schmann Godfrey. .616 .Atlanta Floral Co. ...608 .Atlantic Coast Nursy612 Baker CF& Son.... 615 BallerF A 612 BarrowsHenry&Son.601 Bassett & Washburn60.3 Baur Floral Co 618 Baumann L & Co — 621 BeavenE A 599 BeckertW C 611 Benthey-Coatsworth Co 603 BerckmansPJ Co... 612 Berger Bros 605 BerkeGeo H 608 BerningH G 605 Bertermann Bros C06O8 BlackistoneZ D 608 Bobbink & Atkins.. 617 Boddington AT IV BraidwoodJB 609 BragueL B 5',9 Brant D Wood 603 Braslan Seed C0.6IO III Breitmeyer's J Sons. 508 Brown Peter .'618 Bruns H N IV Buckley WT C0....6IS BudlongJ A 603 Burnham Hitchings Pierson Co VI Burpee W A & Co... 611 Bush Hill Park 611 Byer Bros 618 Byer Floral Co 616 Caldwell the Woods- man Co 599 California Rose Co. .613 CarmodyJD 622 CationGr'houseCo. . .609 Chicago CarnationCo I Chicago House Wrecking Co 623 Cleveland Cut Flo C06O9 Clipper Lawn Mower Co. 621 Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co 611 Coles WW ..618 Conard & Jones Co. .612 ConnellBenj 618 Cooke Geo H 608 Cotsonas Geo & Co.. 599 Cottage Gardens Co. 615 CoweeW J 623 Cox Seed Co IV Crabb& Hunter 618 Craig Robt& Son. ...617 Craig WmP 611 Cross Eli 617 CrowlFern Co 599 Cunningham D O Glass Co 622 Cunningham Jos H. .619 Currie Bros Co IV Daniels & Fisher. .. .608 Davis Bros 618 DeamudJ B 601 Detroit Flo Pot Mfy.620 Dietsch ACo 621 Diller Caskey & Co.. 623 DillonJ L 618 Dillon Mfg Co 623 Dingee & Conard Co612 DonohoeWH 608 Dorner F & Sons Co 1 DreerHA 604 622 DreyerR 619 Dumont & Co 605 Edwards&DockerCo 621 Eickholt Mrs. Chas.. 608 Elliott Wm H 605 Ellwanger & Barry.. 613 Emmans Geo M 616 Ernest WH 620 Fenrich J S 607 Fisher R 618 Florists' Hail Ass'n.621 Flower Growers Co.. 603 Foley's Floral Foto- graphs 621 Foley Mfg Co 624 Ford Bros 607 Garland Geo M V Garnsey M V 261 Ghormley Wra 607 Giblin &Co VI Globe Engraving Co. 622 Greenhouse Co The. V Gude A &Bro 608 GullettWH&Sons.609 Gundestrup Knud C06II Gurney Heater Co., .VI Guttman Alex J 607 Hansen Julius IV Hartjas 607 Hartje Jno 615 HartnianHjalmarCo.6U HauswirthPJ 608 Heller Bros 609 Heller& Co IV Herendeen Mfg Co.. 624 Herr Albert M'..;.... 616 Hermann A 621 Hess& Swoboda....608 Hews AH&C6 620 Hilfinger Bros 620 HillTheEGCo.... I Hill Top Grhs 618 HillsCR 615 Hinode Florist Co... 619 HippardE 621 Hochderffer G & M J 615 Holm & Olson.... ...608 Holton & Hunkel Co III 609 Hooker HM Co 622 HuntEH 603 IgoeBros 622 IndpolsFlo&PlantCo615 Jacobs S & Sons 623 Jackson &PerkinsCo. 612 Jennings E B 615 Jensen & Dekema. . .615 Johnston Heating Co624 KastingWF I Keller Geo & Son.... 620 Keller Pottery Co.... 620 Kellogg Geo M 608 Kennicott Bros Co.. 603 KervanCoThe 599 KesslerP 607 King ConstructionCo623 Klokner A 622 KohrAF 620 Koppelman E L &Co621 KramerIN& Son.. 620 KreidlerCS 621 Kroeschell BrosCo.. V KuehnC A 605 KuhlGA 615 616 Lager & Hurrell 618 LangA 608 Langjahr A H 607 LecakesN&Co 599 Leedle Floral Co.... 612 Leonard Seed Co 611 Ley A & Bro 599 Livingston Seed Co. .621 LocklandLum berCo.623 McCullough's J M Sons Co 605 McKellar Chas W... 603 McKissick WE 605 MaderPaul 615 Meier E 615 Menard J H 616 Metairie Ridge Nurs- ery Co 615 Metropolitan Mate- rial Co 621 Mich Cut Flower Ex.601 MillangChas 607 Mills The Florist.. ..608 Minnesota Spawn C06II Moninger J C Co — VI Moon The Wm H Co612 Morse C C & Co.... 611 Mosbaek L 617 Murdoch J B & Co.. 605 Natl Flo Bd of Trade608 NetschChas H 604 N Y Cut Flower Ex. .605 NicotineMfgCo 621 Niessen Leo Co 605 NiufferC M 617 Paducah Pottery.... 620 Palmer W J & Son.. 608 Park Floral Co 608 Peacock LK 612 PennockS S ...607 Perfection Chem Co. IV Peterson J A I Peterson Nursery 612 Phila Cut Flower Co605 PitirceFO&Co 622 Pierson F R Co 609 Pittsburg Cut Flo C06OS Pittsburg Florist Ex.605 Poehlmann Bros Co. 603 PollworthCCCo... 608 619 620 Quaker City Mach- ine Works.. 623 Randall A L Co 609 Rawson W W & Co. 611 Raynor J 1 607 Ready Reference Adv625 Reed& Keller V Regan Print House.. 621 Reinberg Peter.. 603 615 Rice Bros 609 Rice James H Co.... 622 RiceM & Co 622 Riverview Nurseries. 613 Robinson H M & Co599 Roehrs Julius Co 612 RoUand Jacques 611 Rossig Bros 621 Sander & Sons 618 SchaferMrs AM....615 SchilloAdam 624 Scott John 619 Seligman'Jno 607 Shaffer Geo C 608 SharpPartridge&Co..622 Sheridan WF 607 Sherman Nursery Co613 ShrewsburyNursery..612 Sievers John H 615 Sievers&Boland....608 Sinner Bros 603 Skidelsky SS 618 Smith Nathan & Son619 Smith W&T Co.... I Smits Jac 612 Sprague Smith Co. ..622 Standard Pump & Engine Co V VI Starke & Kleine. ....607 Stearns Lumber Co. .623 Stenzel Glass Co 622 Stern J & Co 621 Storrs & Harrison Co615 StyerJ J 611 Syracuse Pottery Co. 620 Teilman Gunnar 601 Thompson J D Car- nation Co I Thorburn J M & Co.IV TonnerL A 621 Tottenham Nurs 613 Totty ChasH 614 Traendley&Schenck.607 Van Houte Pere Sons612 Van Kleef W & Sons612 Vaughan & Sperry..603 Vaughan's Seed Store I IV 611 Vick's Sons Jas IV Vincent R Jr & Son..601 Walker F& Co 6l7 Ward Ralph M & CoIV Watson GeoC IV Weber F C 608 Weber H & Sons.... 615 Weeber&Don......lV Weiland&Risch....599 Welch Bros 605 WhilldinPotCo.....620 WibolttR IV Wietor Bros 601 WildGH 612 WilksSMfgCo 623 Winterson E F Co... 601 WittboldGeoCo....617 Wolf Jno 608 Wood Bros 619 Young AL&C0....6O7 Young J ohn 607 Young Thos 607 Young & Nugent 607 Zech & Mann 603 BOILER REPAIRS. JOHNSTON HEATING CO., 1 1 35 Broadway New York. Write to us if your boilers need repair ing or replacing. OURS ARE NOT 1RU5T PRICES. Please inention the A ^nertcan Florist when writing. GREENHOUSE MATERIALS The Best Quality and Work Guaranteed. CYPRESS SASH BARS Absolutely clear, sun dried; cut to exact sizes. TENN. RED CEDAR POSTS In lengtbs as wanted. PECKY CYPRESS BENCHES Economical and lasting. Coming into general use. tol HOT-BED SASH and FRAMES Various styles and sizes. Beady prompt shipment. VENTILATING APPARATUS It works like a charm. PIPE,FITTINGS, GUTTERS,GL ASS And all supplies needed In new or leconBtrootion work. Get our Estimates, Plans and Suggestions on Structures Proposed. Illustrated Catalogue sent postpaid. FOLEY MFG. CO., 471 w. 22nd St.. CHICAGO. Please mention the American Fiorist when writing. LUMBER for Greenhoose Benches, Ship Lap, Drop Siding, Sheathing, Flooring, White Cedar Posts, Etc. Wc arc in special position to furnish "PECKY CYPRESS" everything in PINE and HEM- LOCK BUILDING LUMBER, write for prices. Adam Schillo Lumber Co. Cor. Waad and Hawlhom St., Tel. North 1626 and 1627. " Furman Boilers for Greenhouse Heating Sj> -1^ Valuable Catalogue on Modern Steam and Hot Water Heating, mailed free upon request. Address The Herendeen Manufacturlnii Company. Depl. Am., .Geneva. N. Y. 39 Cortlandt St., NEW YORK. OKLAHOMA CITY, O. T. FURMAN BOILERS have been awarded Certificate of Merit at Five different Florists' Conventions. They have a record ol 20 years. Over 35,000 in use. SelUnii Adents: EDWARD S. DEAN, Bloomington, 111. E. K. BAER, La Crosse, Wis. _ .TAS SPEAR. S. & H. CO., 1014 Market St., PHILADELPHIA. K fmmmmmfimmmmm 1905. The American Florist. 625 Ready Reference Advertising. ADVERTISEMENTS IN THIS DEPARTMENT JO CENTS PER LINE, CASH WITH ORDER. COPY MUST REACH US MONDAY OF THE WEEK IN WHICH IT IS TO APPEAR AIYSSUM. AZALEAS. Alyssum, double, 2% -in., $1.75 per 100. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. Alyssum, double sweet, 2% -in. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian. Mich. Alyssum, double, 2-in., 2c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. ARAUCARIAS. Araucaria Excelsa, 5% in., 10 to 12 ins. Ugh, 2 yrs. old, 3 tiers, 50c; 5% in., 13 to 15 Ins., 2 yrs., 3-4 trs., 60c ; 6 in., 16 to 18 Ins., 3 yrs., 3-4 trs., 75c; 6% in., 8 to 20 ins., 3 yrs., 4-5 trs., $1; eVa in., 20 to 24 ins., 3 yrs., 4-6 trs., $1.25. A. compacta ro- busta 6-7 in. pots 3-4 trs. 20-25 ins. wide $1.50, $1.75 and $2 each ; A. glauca, 6 in., 3-4 trs., 16-24 ins. wide, $1.25, $1.50 to $1.75 each. Godfrey Aschmann. 1012 On- tario St., Phila. - Araucaria Ezcelsa, 5-in., 3-5 trs., 75fc ieach, $9 doz. ; 6-in., 3-5 trs., $1.25 each, $15 doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co.-, 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Araucarias, Louis Von Houtte Pere. Ghent, Belgium. ASPARAGUS. ^ Asparagus, Plumosus, 3-in., $1 doz., $8 per 100 ; 4-in., $1.50 doz., $12 per 1001 Sprengeri, 4-in., $1.25 doz., $10 per 100; 6-in., $2 doz., $15 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chl- cago. ■ ■ ■ Asparagus plumosus, 3-inch, not the kind -grown to wholesale but grown for our ex- elusive retail trade. While they last $6 per 100, cash with order. Satisfaction guaran- teed. Hamilton & Plummer, Kewanee, 111. ^ Asparagus Plumosus, 2% -in., $2 per 100; Sprengeri, 214 -in., $1.50 per 100 ; 4-in., bushy, $5 per 100. Hill top Greenhouses, 15-16 Gray Ay., Utica, N. Y. ~ "". . _Asparagus, Sprengeri,-_2%-iii.,.. J2 per -IOQ4 3-in., ?3iper 100; 4^in.,, $4 per 100; 4y2-in., $5 per 100: 5-in., $6 per 100. F. Walker & Company. Box 316, New Albany, Ind,; :; . Asparagus, Plumosus Nanus and Sprengeri, 4-in., $10 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100; 2%-in., 12.60 per "100; seedlings; $l"per"100". Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, 111. ■ ■ Asparagus A. plumosus, 4-in., $10 per 100.; A. Sprengeri, 2%-in., $2.50 per 100, .3-in., $5 per 100. Bentzen Floral Co., St. Jx>uis, Mo. ■ Asparagus plumosus nanus, 3-in., $7 per 100 ; 4-in., 10c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Philadelphia, Pa. , Asparagus, Plumosus Nanus, and Spreng- eri, '21/4-in., $2 ■ per lOO, $18 per 1,000. Jack- ■son & Perkins Co., Newark, N. Y. ', Asparagus Sprengeri, good strong stock, from .rose pots, $1.50 per 100, $10 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. Asparagus, P. N., 2-in., $2 per . 100 ; Sprengeri, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunning- bam, Delaware, O. ^ Asparagus Sprengeri,. 2M-in., $2.25 per 100,, $20 per 1,000. Maple City Greenhouses, Hbnesdale, Pa. ■ . ' I Asparagus . Plumosus, 3%-in., $5 per 100, $45 -pei- 1,000. Peter Reihberg,' 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. --. ' Asparagus plumosus, 4-in., 10c. Sprengeri, 4-in., 10c. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sid- ney, Ohio. ■ Asparagus, Plumosus and Sprengeri, 2%, 3, 4,' 5, and 6-in. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. -_ Asparagus; plumosus nanus, 2-in., $2 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, P a. Asparagus plumosus, 3-in., $5 per 100; Geo. M. Emmans, Newton; N . J. ■ Asparagus, field , grown,. Sprengeri and Tenuissiinus. Nathan. Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. ■ - . , . , AUCUBAS. T~~: '. ' ■ _ , Aucubas, . .18 Ins. high,, .pot grown, 15e. Chas. Ammann, Central At., Tucfeahoe Rd., Yonkers, N. ' Y. ' Azalea Indica, all leading vars., such as Deutsche Perle, Appolo, B. A. Alba, Niobe, Vervaeneana, Simon Mardner, Van der Cruyssen, 10 to 12-in., $4.50 per doz.; $35 per 100; 12 to 14-in., $6 per doz., $46 per 100; 14 to 16-in., $7.60 per doz., $55 per 100; 16 to 18-in.. $12 per doz., $90 per lOO. Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. Azalea Indica, first consignment, for Christmas forcing, Simon Mardner, Vervae- neana, Deutsche Pearl, 50c, 75c, $1 each; American varieties, for Easter blooming, including, Mme. Van der Cruysen, 40c, 50c, 60c, 75c, $1 each. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila., Pa. Azalea Indica, 10 to 12-in., $35 per 100; 12 to 14-in., $45 per 100; 14 to 16-in., $65 per 100; 16 to IS-in., $12 per doz.; 18 to 20-in., $18 per doz. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Fainesville, Q. Azaleas, Louis' Van Houtte Pere. Ghent, Belgium. Azaleas, Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. BAY TREES. Bay Trees, standard or ■ tree shaped, stems 42 to 45 ins., crowns 24 to 26- ins., $6 each'; 26_to 28 in., $7.50 each; 30 to 32 in., $10- each; 34 to 36 in., $12.50 each; 40 to 42 in., $15 each; pyramidal shaped, height, ZVz ftv, base 16 to IS^in:," $2.50 each; 4% ft., 24 to 26 in., $6 each; 6 ft., 26 to 28 in., $7.50 each; 6 ft, 30 in., $10 each; 6 ft., 32-34 in., $12.50 each; 7 ft., 38 to 40 in., $15 each; dwarf standard, heightT- 24 in.-,- crowns 15 in., $2 each; hgt., 30 in., crown 24 to 26 in., $6 each. Henry A. Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Phila., Pa. Bay trees, Louis Von Houtte Pere, Ghent, Belgium. - Bay Trees, Bobbink & Atkins. Rutherford, N. J. " - BEDDING STOCK. Bedding stock, stock plants, geraniums, cpleus, alternantheras, salvia, etc. Charles Bramley & Son, 191 Becker Av., Cleveland, O. ' BEGONIAS. Begonias, Glorie de Lorraine" and Turnford Hall, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 10-in. pots, strong heavy plants, now in bud. Special prices for Immediate delivery. ' J. A." Peterson, West- wood, Cincinnati, O. Begonias, flowering, 5 kinds, 2%-in., 2%c. ; Rex, 2-in., $3 per 100. Byer Bros. Cham- bersburg -Pa. Begonia Manicata Aui-ea, 3-ln., extra fine, Nathan Smith & Son. Adrian, Mich.- Begonias, Louis Von Houtte Pere, Ghent, Belgium. ' Rex Begonias, 500, 4 In., $10 per 100. Maple City Greenhouses, Honesdal e, Pa. Rex begonias, 2 and 2% in./ $5 per 100. Geo. M. Emrnans, Newton, N . J. BULBS, ROOTS, TU BERS. ^ Bulbs, Lilium Harrisii, "5-7 . ins., $3 per 100, $10 for 400; 6-7 Ins., $4.25 per 100; 333 for $13.25; FTeesia Refracta Alba, %-% in 60c per lOOi $5 per 1,000. . Dutch .Roman Hya- cinths, Gertrude, Baroness von Thuyll, Charles Dickens,- 12-14 ctm.", $2 per 100, $19 per 1000. Narcissi, Poeticus Ornatus, 50c per 100, $4 per 1,000; Empress, $2.25 per 100 $19 per 1,000; Single Von Sion, $1 per" 100, $9 per 1,000. Double Von Sion, double nose $3.25 per 100, $19.50 per 1,000; "single nose, $1.45 per 100, $12.50 per 1,000. Sulphur Phoenix, $2 per 100, $18.50 per 1,000. Vaughan's Seed Store, .Chicago and New York. - Bulbs, Lilium Harrisii, 5 to 7-in., $3 per 100; .7 to.9-in., $6.60 per 100;. fl to ,11-in., $12 per 100; Calla Ethiopica, dry bulbs, 4% to 5%-iu., $4 per. 100; 6 to 7-in., $8 per -100. The Storrs & Harrison Co.,. Plainville, O. Bulbs, dahlia. The best named choice varieties, fine large bulbs. Surplus cheap. "Write to-day for, rare bargains. A. A. Berry Sfeed Co.; Box 185, Clarinda, Iowa. Bulbs, for forcing, L. Harrisii and longi- florum, white Roman hyacinths. Paper White narcissus. Weeber & Don, 114 Cham- bers St., New Yo rk. „,Bulbs, Dutch, azaleas. Harrisii, Paper Whites, Romans, freesias, callas, etc. Currie Bros., 308-314 Broadway, Milwaukee, "Wis. Bulbs, L. Harrisii. L. longiflorum, Roman Hyacinths. J. M. Tborburn & Co., 36 Cort- landt St., New Y ork. i3^"lH. ^S^ plants. Ward's high grade. Ralph M. Ward & Co., 12 W. Broadway? New Cannas, 1 to 2-eye bulbs, Oct. delivery, ?'°S Humbert, Count de Sachs, $3.50 per doz., $25 per 100; Papa Nardy, $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100 ; David Harum, 75c ?er doz., $5 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, Cti- cago and New York. Cannas, Famous King of Bronzes, easily wintered showy foliage, vigorous growth. S3 Buckley 111 ''^'" ^'*'°"- °''^''- °' ^- Hemall. Cannas, 20 best varieties. W. W. Coles Kokomo, Ind. ■ ""■=■>, Lily of the valley, cold storage pips, 1409-11 W. Madison St., Chicago. Lily of the 'Valley, Berlin and Hamburg, best quality. Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naarden. Holland. Lily of the valley, first-class pips. Julius Hansen, Pinneberg, German y. ^ Porto Rico, bulbs, plants and seeds. B. Meier, Rip Piedras, Porto Rico. Tuberoses. Texas florists and others try a shipment of Ramsey's tuberoses, the best thing in cut flowers at this season.- Keep fresh ten days. Dallas and Galveston florists praise them highly and use them regularly A trial 50 delivered at express office here for tl. Cash with order; money back if not pleased. We ship anywhere. Hyde Park Floral Co., A. J. Seiders, Manager, Austin, Narcissus, P. W. grandiflora, $1 per 100 $9 per 1,000. Jos. H. Cunningham; -Dela- ware, O. , CACTL -■" . Cacti. Messrs. Geo. ^ M. J. HocMerEEer. 1< lagstafr, Arizo na. " . ' ■• CARNATIONS. ~ """-'" . ,"' Carnations, fleldgrown Tlants ; "^ne stock. Ready now. Mrs. Higginbotham, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000 ;G. -Angel, $4 per- 100, $35 per 1,000; Morning Glory, $4 per 100. $35 per 1,000. Wietor- Bros.. 51 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Carnations, field grown, 900 The Queen. $5 per 100 ; 800 Joost, 200 Hill, 250 Bradt, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000; 8,000 Fisher, 3»4o each, $30 per 1,000. L. E. Baylis -32nd & Marltet Sts., Wilmington; Del. ^ Carnation, Hannah Hobart ; delivery commencing Jan. 1, 1906; rooted cuttings, $3 per doz., $15 per 100, $120 per 1,000. John H. Sievers & Co., 1251 Chestnut St., •San Francisco, Cal. -Carnations, '600 Gov;" Wolcdft; $6 per 100- 500 Mrs. Joost, $5 per 100; 300 each Norway and Lord, $5 per 100;- "100 -each Flora" and Estella, $5 per 100. W. H. Gullett & Sons, Lincoln, 111. Carnation, ■ Abundance, rooted cuttings $10 per 100, $75 per 1,000; 500 at 1,000 rates! Unrooted cuttings same rates, with 25 extra on each~100;-R-. Fischer, Great " N-eck,; L. I., Carnations.: field grown. Queen Louise, Boston .Market; and White Cloud, stock strong and healthy, $5.00 per 100; $40.00 Tier 1,000. -Geo. R. Geiger, Nazareth, Pa. Carnations, field grown, 5,000 Lawson. $50 ' per 1,000 ; 5,000 Mme. Joost, $40 per 1,000 ; 3,000 Prosperity and Peru, $40 per 1,000. W. A. Hammond,. Richmond, Va. Carnations, field grown. Queen 1 Louise, Flora Hill,-Peru and Sport, $4 per 100, $35 per 1,000; Mrs. A. M. Schafer,- 229 Bal- moral At., Chicago. ■ M yoa do not f ind what you need in our Ready Reference Department,Mitens about it. 926 The American Florist. Oct. 28, Carnation Candace, $2 per doz., $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. Dissemination 1906. Indianapolis Flower & Plant Co., and John Hartje. Indianapolis, Ind. Carnations, iield grown. Nelson and Guar- dian Angel. ?5 per 100, ?40 per 1,000. Peter Reinberg, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Carnations, fine field grown, Norway and Prosperity. $4 per 100 ; Joost, $3 per 100. Thomas Salveson, Petersburg, 111. Carnation Robert Craig, March delivery, $12 per 100, $100 per 1,000. J. D. Thomp- <; og Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. Carnations, field grown, Peru, $35 per 1,000; Glacier, $45 per 1,000. Eli Cross, Grand Rapids, Mich. Carnations, new and standard varieties. Jensen & Dekema, 674 W. Poster Ave., Chl- cago. Carnations, send for price list. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster, Pa. Carnations, Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens, L. I., N. Y. Carnations, Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. Carnations, tor fall delivery. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. Carnations, F. Dorner & Sons Co., LaFay- ette, iDd. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Chrysanthemums, stock plants, Monrovia, Mrs. Coombes, Halliday, Alice Byron, J. K. Shaw, White Pacific, Kalb, Wm. Duckham, Pr. Enguehardt, Mrs. Weeks, Appleton, Ben Wells, etc., 10c each, $1 per doz., $6 per 100. Merstham Yellow, Emily Mileham, Majestic, Adula, 20o each, $2 per doz. Gun- nar Tei lmann. Marion. Ind. Chrysanthemums, stock plants, fine. Col. Appleton, Arline, T. Eaton, Major Bonnafon, Maud Dean, Glory of Pacific, Polly Rose, Ivory, Sunrise and Wiedershein at 5 cents each. Maple City Greenhouses, Honesdale, Pa. Chrysanthemums, Estelle, large clumps, per 100, $4. Chicago Carnation Co., Joliet, 111. Chrysanthemums, novelties a specialty. Chas. H. Totty, Madison. N. J. Chrysanthemums, Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. Chrysanthemums. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. CINERARIAS. Cinerarias, IVi-iXL., $2 per 100, $5 for 300.- Hill Top Greenhouses, 15-16 Gray Av., mica, N. Y. Cinerarias, 3-ln., $4 per 100 ; 4-in., $6 per 100; 5-in., $8 per 100. C. Winterich, Defiance. O. Cinerarias, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J^ COIEUS. Coleus, novelties, $4, per 100 ; standards, $2 per 100. The B. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. COREOPSIS. Coreopsis Lanceolata, 2-yr., $3 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. CYCAS. Cycas Revoluta, 25c to $3 each. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chi- cago. Cycas. R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I. N. Y. CYCLAMEN. Cyclamens, plants, Giganteum strain. Seed taken of only selected flowers and well built stock; none better. 4-in., $12; 5-in., $24 per 100. Seed of above strain, new crop, $6 per 1,000. Try it. C. Winterich, Defiance, Ohio. Cyclamen, Splendens giganteum hybrids, five colors, well grown stock, $7 per 100; 3»4-in., $12 per 100; 4-ln., $15 per 100; 5-in., $20 per 100. Paul Mader, East Stroudsburg, Fa. Cyclamen Giganteum, bushy plants, 3-ln., $5 per 100 ; 5-in., $15 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, 15-16 Gray Av., Utiea, N. Y. Cyclamen, 4-in., tor Xmas blooming; 2 and 3-in. for Easter blooming. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Choice Cyclamen, in 4 to 7-in. pots, in bloom and many buds. R. Gammon, Rock- ton, 111. CYPERUS. Cyperus, umbrella plant, 500, 4-in., $5 per 100. Maple City Greenhouses, Honesdale, Pa. DAHLIAS. Dahlia roots in good variety. R. Vin- cent, Jr., & Son. White Marsh, Md. DAISIES. Daisies, double. Snowball and Longfellow, $2.50 per 1,000; Paris Daisy, white, 2-in., 2c. Byer Bros.. Chambersburg, Pa. Daisies, double. Snowball and Longfellow, $2.50 per 1,000. Byer Floral Co., Shippens- burg, Pa. Daisies, double. Snowball and Longfellow, $2.50 per 1,000. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Marguerites, Queen Alexandria, $3 per 100. The E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. DEUTZIAS. Deutzia Gracilis, 12 to 15-in,, $6 per 100; 15 to IS-in., $8 per 100; Lemoinei, 15 to 18- in., $6 per 100; IS to 24-iu., ?S per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., PainsviUe, O. DRACAENAS. Dracaena Indiv., 5-in., 25c each, $3 doz., $20 per 100 ; Fragrans, 4-in., $3 doz. ; 5-in., $5 doz. ; Massangeana, 6-in., $1 each, $12 doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1627 Bucking- ham Place, Chicago. Dracsena Bruanti, 24 ins. high, bushy, 50c each, $5 per doz. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila., Fa. Draceena Indiv., 3, 4, 5-in., $5, $10, $25 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton N. J. Drac^nas. R. Dreyer, Woodside. L. I., N. Y. ECHEVERIAS. Echeveria sec. glauca, $3 per 100. Winterich, Defiance Ohio. EULALIAS. Eulalia Gracillima Univittata, beautiful perennial grass, $4 per 100. C. M. Hemala, Buckley, 111. EUONYMOUS. Buonymous Radicans, variegated, pot grown, IS in. to 2 ft. long, 12c ; from open ground, 8c; upright, 1^ ft. high, yellow and white variegated, 15e. Chas. Ammann, Central Ay., Tuckahoe Rd., Yonkers, N. Y. Euonymous. yellow variegatfd, 12 to lb ins. high. $8 per 100. C. Winterich, Defl- once. Ohio. FERNS. Adiantum Croweanum, 3-in., strong plants, $2.60 per doz.; $15 per 100: $125 per 1,000. Wm. F. Kasting, 383-87 EUicott St., Buffalo, N. Y. Adiantum Cuneatum, 2i^-in., $3 per doz. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Boston ferns, 5-in., Grand Rapids, Mich. per doz. Eli Cross, Ferns, Boston, pot grown, 4-in., 20c each, $2 per doz.. $15 per 100; 5-in., 50c each, $5 per doz., $40 per 100; 6-ln., 75c each, $7.50 per doz., $60 per 100; 7-in., $1 each, $10 per doz., $75 per 100; 8-in., $1.25 each, $12 per doz., $90 per 100; 10-in., $2 each, $20 per doz., $150 per 100. 2%-in. ferns, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Ferns, Boston. 2-in., 50c doz., $4 per 100 ; 3-in., $1 doz., $8 per 100; 4-in., $1.50 doz., $12 per 100 ; 5-in.. $3 doz. ; 6-in., $6 doz. ; 7-in., $9 doz. ; 8-in., $12 doz. ; 10-in., $18 doz. ; N. Barrowsii, $25 per 100. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chi- cago. Ferns, per 100; 5-in., $4 doz., $40 ner 100. Wis. Boston, 2^-in., 75c per doz., $5 4-in., $2.50 per doz.. $20 per IGO per doz., $30 per 100; 6-in., $5 pel npv inn- 7-in *RR i^o Tier doz.. $7( Milwaukee .jer uoz.. $iiu per luu; o-m., $5 per per 100; 7-in., $8.50 per doz.. $70 C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Ferns, Boston. 8-in., $1.25 to $1.50 each; Scottit, S-in.. $2 each ; mixed terns for dishes, 2%-in., $5 per 100; 3-in.. $7 per 100. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila., Pa. Ferns, Scottii, 3-in., 10c; 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 30c: 7 and 8-in., 40c; runners,. 3c: Tarrytown or Elegantissima, 3-in., 35c; 4-in., 50c; 5 and 6-in., 75c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Ferns, N. P. Elegantissima. all sizes, prices from 75c each ; $9 per doz. ; $50 per 100. up to $2, $3, $5 and $7.50 each. F. R. Pierson Co., Tarrytown, N. Y. Ferns, 2,000 Boston, 5-in., 15c; 6-ln., 20c; 1,000 Piersoni, 5-in., 20c; 6-in., 25o ; 1,000 Scottii, 5-in., 40c; 6-in., 50c. Benj. Connell, West Grove, Pa. Perns, Scottii, strong rooted runners, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000 ; nice lot 6, 7 and 8-in. plants, prices on application. Davis Bros.. Morrison, 111. Ferns, N. Barrowsii. $25 per 100 ; Scottii. 2y2-in., $5 per 100 ; Boston, 2^-in., $3 per 100. Henry H. Barrows & Sons, Whitman, Mass. Ferns, Pteris Wimsetti, Cretica Albo, two best sorts for dishes, $20 per 1,000. C. P. Baker & Son, Utica, N. Y. Perns, Tarrytown or Elegantissima, 3-in., 35c ; 4-in., 50c ; 5 and 6-in., 75c. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Perns. 20,000 Boston, all sizes; Piersoni, Tarrytown and Barrowsii. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Ferns, Boston, 5-in., 25c. Piersoni, 4-in., 20c. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, Ohio. Ferns, N. Scottii. John Scott, Keap St. Greenhouses. Brooklyn. N. Y. Ferns, Boston, 5-in., 30c each. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Ferns, Maidenhair, 5 and 6-in, Geo. A. Kuhl. Pekin, 111. Ferns, Scottii. R. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I., N. Y. FICUS. Picus Blastlca. 4-in., $3 doz. ; 5-in., $4.20 doz. ; 6-in., $6 doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co„ 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. Ficus Elastica, 4-in., 25e ; 5 to 5%-in.. 30c and 40c ; 6-in., 50c. Godfrey Asch- mann, 1012 Ontario St., FTiila.. Pa. Ficus Repens, 3-in., strong plants, $8 per 100. J. H. Menard, Florist, New Orleans, La. Ficus. 4-in., 15c; 5-in., 25c. Buyer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Pious, p! j! Berckmans Co., Inc.. Au- gusta, Ga. Picus Elastica, H. Dreyer, Woodside, L. I., N. Y. FORGET-ME-NOTS. Forget-me-nots, field clumps, $4 per 100. C. R. Hills, Grand Rapids, Mich. GARDENIAS. Gardenias, 150 from 1 to 2 feet high, I80 each. Chas. Ammann, Central Av., Tuck- ahoe Rd., Yonkers, N. Y. Gardenias, P. J. Berckmans Co., Inc., Augusta, Ga. GERANroMS. Geraniums. Bruanti, Centaure, Gloire de Prance, Hesteranthe, Jean de la Brete. Jean Viand, La Favorite, Le Cid, Mme. Barney, Mme. Canovers. Mme. Jaulin, Mme. Landry, Marquise de Montmort, Miss F. Perkins, Miss Kendell, S. A. Nutt, Granville, L'Aube, Mrs. E. G. Hill, Queen of the West, $2 per 100; 50 ot each of the above, $18; 25 of each, $10. R. Vincent, Jr. & Son, White Marsh, Md. Geraniums, S. A. Nutt, Castellane, John Doyle, Perkins, Single and double Gen. Grant, La Favorite, Mme. Salleroi, rooted cuttings, $1 per 100; 3-in., $5 per 100. Geo. M. Etamans, Newton, N. J. Geraniums, 2-in., Viaud, Nutt, Bruant, Brett, Rose, Buehner, 10 other kinds, $1.75 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersbnrg, Pa. Geraniums, send for price list. Albert M. Herr. Lancaster. Pa. Geraniums. R. C. and 2l4-in. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin. 111. Geraniums. W. T. Buckley Co., Spring- field. 111. GLOXINIAS. Gloxinias, Louis Von Houtte Fere, Gli^nt, Belgium. GREENS. Greens, dagger and fancy ferns, $1 per 1.000 ; galax. green, $1 per 1.000 ; bronze $1.50 per 1,000 ; laurel festooning, 5o and 6c per yd. ; green and sphagnum moss, $1 per bbl. ; sphagnum moss. bag. 50c. 5 bags, $2 ; ivy leaves, $4 per 1.000 ; Sprengerl, 25o and 50o per bunch ; Plumosus, 50c per l)unch or string ; leucothoe sprays, $1 per 100, $7.50 per 1,000; wild smilax, $4 and $7 per case. Henry M. Robinson & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. If yon do not find what yott need in our Ready Reference Department, write ns about it igo5. The American Florist, 627 Greens, fancy and dagger ferns, 75c per 1,0001 galax, bronze and green, 75c per 1,000 ; laurel festooning, 4c, 5c and 6c per yd. ; branch laurel, 35c per large bundle ; Princess pine, by the lb. or festooning. Growl Fern Co., Millington, Mass. Greens, new decorative green, branches ol the Huckleberry tree. New crop hardy ferns, fancy, $1.25 per 1,000; dagger, $1 per 1,000. Caldwell, The Woodsman Co., E vergreen. Ala. Greens, wild smilaz, palmetto and cyeab, palm leaves, galax, leucothoe, ferns and mosses, leaf mold, orchid and azalea peats. The Kervan Co., 20 W. 27th St., New Yorlc. Greens, galax leaves, ferns and leucothoe sprays, holly. Princess pine, all kinds of evergreens. Galax leaves $1 per 1,000. N. Lecakes & Co., 53 W. 28th St.. New York. Greens, sphagnum moss, direct from swamp. 5-bbl. bale, $1.25; 3 bales, $3.25; 5 bales, $5. packing moss, 10 bales, $7.50. H. R. Akers. Chatsworth, N. J. Greens, evergreens, fancy and dagger ferns, bronze and green galax. George Cot- sonas & Co.. 45 W. 29th St.. New York. Greens, southern wild smllax and flori.sts hardy decorative supplies. E. A. Beaven, Evergreen. Ala. Greens. Adiantum Hybridum, choice cut fronds, $1.50 per 100. A. Ley & Bro., Lang- don, D. C. Greena, Asparagus plumosus nanus, 50c. per string. W. H. Elliott, Brighton, Mass. Greens, hardy cut ferns, dagger and fancy. L. B. Brague, Hinsdale, Mass. GREVIILEAS. Grevillea Robusta, strong, 2% -in. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. HARDY PERENNIALS. Hardy perennials, anemone, asters, cam- panula, iris, peonies, phlox, primulas, heath, hardy terns, daffodils, etc. Tottenham Nur- series, Dedemsvaart, Holland. Perennials, hardy, field clumps, large col- lection. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Pinks, hardy, 5 kinds, field-grown, 3 He. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. HEUOTROPE. Heliotrope, $2.50 and $4 per 100. The E. G. Hill Company, Richmond, Ind. HOLLYHOCKS. Hollyhocks, 1-yr. 10 double sorts, also single, mixed, $2.50 per 100, $22.50 per 1,000. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. Hollyhocks, double, white, pink, yellow, red, maroon, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. HYDRANGEAS. Hydrangeas, outdoor grown, Otaksa, Thos. Hogg, Red Branching, 7 to 10 flowering crowns, $12 per 100; 5 to 6, $9 per 100; 4, $7 per 100; Japonica Rosea, new, one-half additional to above prices. Jackson & Per- kins Co., Newark, N. Y. Hydrangea Otaksa, 6-in., 25c ; 4-in., 15c; clumps for tubs, 50c, 75c, $1. Godfrey Asch- mann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila., Pa. Hydrangea. P. G., field, 1-yr., $4 per 100 ; 2yr., $10 per 100. C. M. Nluffer, Springfield, O. Hydrangea Otaksa, field grown, $10, $12, $15 per 100. Baur Floral Co., Erie, Pa. Hydrangea Otaksa and others. P. J. Berckmans Co., Inc., Augusta, Ga. Hydrangeas, Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. mis. Iris, German, mixed, divided, $1 per 100. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. IVY. Ivies, 1,000 pot grown, 3 to 5 feet high, 12c. Chas. Ammann, Central Av., Tucka- hoe Rd., Yonkers, N. Y. JAPANESE P LANTS. Japanese plants, tiny, in 2 and 3-in. Japahese pots, $15, $20, $25 per 100. Hin- ode' Florist Co., Woodside, N. YTr - and Whitestone , L. I., N. Y. JERUSALEM CH ERRIES^ Jerusalem Cherries, 2,000, fifty to 100 ber- r^ each, from field, $3 per 100, $25 per IjOO^ Cash. 0. H. House, Babylon, L. I. Jerusalem cherries, 4-in., $1 doz. The Goo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. LANTANAS. Lantanas, Bruant's dwarf varieties, $3 per 100. The B. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. LEMONS. Lemons, specimen. P. J. Berckmans Co., Inc., Augusta, Ga. MAGNOLIA. Magnolia Grandiflora and fuscftta. P. J. Berckmans Co., Inc., Augusta, Ga. MUSHROOM SPAWN. Mushroom spawn, Vaughan's fresh Im- portation, English in brick, per 100 lbs., $6 f. o. b. New York ; $6.50 t. o. b. Chicago. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York^ Mushroom spawn, pure culture and Eng- lish, fresh supply every month. Knud Gun- destrup & Co., 4273 Milwaukee Av., Chicago. Mushroom spawn, Columbia, Alaska, Bo- hemia. Cochran Mushroom & Spawn Co., 911 Chemical Eldg., St. Louis, Mo. Mushroom spawn, frequent importations from England. J. J. Styer, Concordville, Pa. Mushroom spawn, Lambert's pure culture. Minnesota Spawn Co., St. Paul, Minn. NURSERY STOCK. Nursery Stock, Biota aurea nana, liboce- drus decurrens, junipers, camellias. Teas weeping mulberries, Wiers cut leaf maples, loniceras and wisterias. P. J. Berckmans Co., Inc., Augusta, Ga. Nursery Stock, Pin Oaks, twice trans- planted, size 6 to 7, 7 to 8, 8 to 9, 9 to 10 and 10 to 12 feet. Andorra Nurseries, Ches tnut Hill, Phila., Pa . Nursery stock, low budded roses, tree roses, clematis, field and pot grown ; hy- drangea P. G. on stem. W. Van Kleef & Sons, Boskoop, Holland. Nursery stock, roses, field grown, for forcing, hardy fruit and ornamental trees, shrubs, etc. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. Nursery stock, hardy, fancy and ornamen- tal, pot grown forcing plants, lilacs a spe- cialty, Jacs Smits, Ltd., Naarden, Hol- land. Nursery stock, trees and shrubs. Price list on application. Peterson Nursery, 503 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago. Nursery stock, trees, shrubs, vines and small fruits. The Wm. H. Moon Co., Mor- rlsville. Pa. Nursery Stock, Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans. La. Shrubbery, Spirea Van Houttei and An- thony Waterer ; Hydrangea paniculata grand ; viburnum plicatum and other lead- ing shrubbery. The Conard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. Specimen nursery stock. Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens, L. I., N. Y. ORANGES. Oranges, specimen, P. J. Berckmans Co., Inc., Augusta, Ga. ORCHIDS. Orchids, Cattleya Gigas, C. Chrysotoxa, Oncidium fuscatum, O. Kramerianum, Bur- lingtonia fragrans. Lager & Hurrell, Sum- mit, N. J. Orchids, largest growers, importers, ex- porters and hybridists In the world. Sander, St. Albans, Eng. Orchids. Messrs. George & M. J. Hoch- derffer. Flagstaff, Arizona. Orchids, Julius Roehrs Co.. Rutherford, N. J. PALMS. Palms, Lantania Bor., 2-in. pots, seed leaves, $3 per 100 ; 3-in., 15-18 in., chr. Ivs., $12 per 100 ; 5-in., 18-20 In., 3-4 ch. Ivs., $15 per 100 ; 5-in., 20-24 in., 4 chr. Ivs., $20 per 100; Kentia Bel., 2% in. pots, 6-8 in., 2-3 Ivs., $10 per 100 ; 3-in., 8-10 in., 3-4 Ivs., $12.50 per 100. Sherman Nursery Co., Charles City, la. Palms, Kentia Belmoreana, 25c, 50c, 75c, $1, $1.25. $1.50, $1.75, $2, $2.50, $3, $4, $5 and $6. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Kentia Belmoreana, 3% -in., 12-14 ins. high, 5-6 Ivs., $2 doz., $15 per 100 ; 4-iu., 15-17 ins., 56 Ivs., $3.60 doz., $30 per 100: 7-in., 32-34 ins., 6-7 Ivs., $2.50 each, $30 doz. ; 10-in., 46-50 ins., 7-8 Ivs., $7.50 each ; K. Forsteriana, 4-in., 18-20 ins. high, 3-5 Ivs., 30c each, $3.60 doz. ; 5-in., 24-26 Ins., 4-6 Ivs., 60c each, $7.20 doz. ; 6-in., 26-30 ins., 5 Ivs., $1.25 each, $15 doz. ; Latanla Borbonica, 3-in., $1 doz., $7 per 100; 3%- ins., 11-13 ins., high, 4-5 Ivs., $1.50 doz., $12 per 100; 4-in., 12-14 ins., 4-5 Ivs., 25c each, $3 doz. ; Phoenix Canariensis, 8-in., 36-40 ins., high, 10-12 Ivs., $2.50 each; P. Reclinata, 6-in., 14-18 ins., 6-7 Ivs., 50o each, $6 doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicag o. Palms, novelties in decorative plants. Robt. Craig & Son, Market & 49th St. Phila., Pa. ■ Palms, made up kentias, 8 and 9-in., $3 to $5 each. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N . J. Palms, kentias, latanias, phoenix. P. J. Berckmanns Co., Inc., Augusta, Ga. ' ' Palms, specimen kentias. Bobbink & At- kins, Rutherford, N. J. Palms. Hugh Low & Co., Bush Hill Park, Middlesex, Eng. Palms, Louis Von Houtte Pere, Ghent, Bel- gium. Palms, C. C. PoUworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. Palms. R. Dreyer Woodside, L. I., N. \. PANDANUS. Pandanus Utilis, 3-in., $2 doz., 5-in., $5 doz. ; 6-in., $9 doz. ; 7-in., $1 each, $12 doz.; Veitchii, 6-in., $1.50 each, $18 doz. ; 7-in., $2 each, $24 doz. ; S-in., $3 each, $36 doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago, Pandanus Veitchii in quantity and quality. J. A. Peterson, Westwood, Cincinnati, O . PANSIES. Pansies, Jennings strain, field grown, $4 per 1,000; $7 per 2,000; by mail, 70c per 100. Oct. 1 plants in bud and bloom, $1 per 100. E. B. Jennings, box 254, Southport, Conn. Pansies, International, $3 per 1,000, 2,000 for $5. Twelve distinct choice colors by mail, 50e per 100. F. A. Bailer, Blooming- ton. 111. Pansies, fiorists' international plants, $1.50 and $1 per 100 ; seedlings, 50c per 100, $4 per 1,000. Ludvig Mosbaek, Onarga, IlL Pansies, giant varieties, $3 per 1,000 ; 2.000 or more, $2.50 per 1,000. Byer Bros., Chambersburg. Pa. Pansies, giant, $3 per 1,000 ; 2,000 for $5 ; 5,000, $11.25. Byer Floral Co., Shippens- burg. Pa. Pansy plants. Brown's select giant, mixed colors, $3 per 1,000. Peter Brown, Lancaa- ter. Pa. Pansies, 50c per 100, $3 per 1.000. Joa. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. • PEONIES. Peonies, Queen Victoria, white, $9 per 100 ; Festiva Maxima, $30 per 100 ; Frag- rans, $5 per 100, $45 per 1,000. Gilbert H. Wild, Sarcoxie, Mo. Peonies, 10 choice distinct kinds, named. $8 per 100, $75 per 1,000. 500 at 1,000 rate. F. A. Bailer, Bloomington, 111. Peonies, a specialty. Peterson Nursery, 503 W. Peterson Ave., Chicago. ^^ Peonies, Cottage Gardens Co., Inc., Queens, L. I., N. Y. PEPPERS. Peppers, California, 4-in.. $1 doz. ; 5-in., $1.50 per doz. The Geo. Wittbold Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. ' POmSETTIAS. Poinsettias, 2%-in., $5 per 100, $10 for 250. W. W. Stertzing, 7280 Old Manchester Road. St. Louis, Mo. Poinsettia, 2%-in., $5 per 100. The Storrs & Harrison Co., Painesville, O. Poinsettias, 4-in., $15 per 100. Crabb & Hunter. Grand Rapids, Mich. PRIMULAS. Primula obconica, fancy strain, 4-in., 10c. ; Chinese, John Rupp's best stram, 4-in., 10c. Godfrey Aschmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila., Pa. Primula ' Obconica Grandifiora, quality guaranteed: finest fringed alba and rosea. Byer Floral Company, Shippensburg, Pa. If you do not find what yon need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 628 The American Florist. Oct. 28, Primulas, Obconica, 2-iii., $2 per 100; Chinese, 3-in., $4 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. Primulas, Chinese and obconica, ready now, $2 per 100. Jos. H. Cunningham, Del- aware, O. Primula obconica, young plants, $2.50 per 100. T he E. G. Hill Co., Richmond, Ind. Primroses, Chinese and Obconica, 2>4-in., $2 per 100, $5 for 300; 3-in., $3 per 100. Hill Top Greenhouses, 15-16 Gray Av., Utica, N. Y. . Primroses, Chinese, ready for 3% -in. pots, $2.00 per 100. Cash, J. W. Miller, R. D. 6, Carlisle, Pa. Primrose, buttercup, 2% -in.. $5 per 100; 3-in., $S per 100. C. P. Baker & Son, Utica, N. Y. ' Primroses, Chinese, best strain, 2% and 3-in. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Primroses, Chinese, Baby and Obconica, only 3-in. left. Geo. A. Kuhl, Pekin, 111. Primroses, 3-in., $4 per 100 ; 4-ln., $6 per 100. C. Winterich, Defiance, Ohio. PRIVET. - Privet, California, 4 and 5-yrs., heavy, $6 per 100, $52 per 1,000 ; 3-yr., 18-24 ins., 5-8 branches, $1.50 per 100, $12 per 1,000; 3-yr., 2-2% ft. 5-10 brchs. $2 per 100; $18 per 1,000; 3-yr., 2V4-3 ft., 5-10 brchs., $2.50 per 100, $22 per 1,000 ; 2-yr., 2-2% ft, 5-8 brchs., $2 per 100 $18 per 1 000 ; 2-yr., 2%-3 ft., 5-8 brchs., $2 per 100, $18 per 1,000; 2-yr., 3-3y2 ft., 6-8 brchs., $3 per 100, $22.50 per 1,000. River View N urs eries. Little Silver, N. J. , Privet, choice California, 4-5 ft., $4 per 100; 3-4 ft., $3 per 100; 2-3 ft. $2 per 100; 1-2 ft., $10 per l,O0o. Atlantic Coast N urseries, Asbury Park, N. J. - Privet, California, R. Dreyer, Wooasiffe, L. I., N. Y. RESURRECTION PLANTS. ■ Resurrection plants. Messrs. George & M. J. Hochderffer, Flagstaff, Arizona. RHAPIS. Rhapis, 5 to 15 shoots, 50c each. Hin- ode Florist Co., Woodside and Whitestone, L. I., N. Y. \ ROSES. Roses, Baby Rambler, 2%-^.. $1.50 per doz., $10 per 100; 3-in., $3 per doz., $25 per 100; 4-in., $5 per doz., $35 per 100; 5-in., $8 per doz., $50 per 100 ; strong dor- mant stock, $3.75 per doz., $25 per 100. Vaughan's Seed Store, 84-86 Randolph St., Chicago, and 14 Barclay St., New York. Roses, field grown, on own roots; both- jiardy and tender; all the best varieties. Our long experience enables us to safely ship anywhere. We are headquarters. Pay you to get our wholesale price list. Oali- to rnia Rose Company, Los Angeles, Cal. Roses, hardy hybrids, two year? old, field grown ; Crimson Rambler and sixteen best varieties, $10 per 100. Write us your wants. We will make special price on larger amounts. A. A. Berry Seed Co., Box 185, Clarinda, Iowa. - , Roses, field grown, 2-yr., $10 per 100. Crim- son Rambler, 3 to iV^ ft. ; Mme. Plantier, 4 to 5 ft.; Gen. Jacq., Magna Charta, Paul Ney- ron P. C. De Kohan, C. M. Niufler, Spnng- field, O. . Roses. American Beauty, from field for Easter forcing, $24 ins. and upward, for 6-in. pots, 25c each, by doz. or 100. Godfrey As chmann, 1012 Ontario St., Phila. Pa. "Roses, Crimson Rambler, tor Easter forc- ing 3 to 4 and 4 to 5 ft., 15c and 18c ; Baby Rambler, 3% In., 8 to 10 ins., 20c. Benj. Connell, West Grove, Pa. Roses, Baby Rambler and , all leading American varieties, from tVz, 4 and 5-in. pots. The Dingee & Conard Co., West Grove, Pa. ^ Roses, forcing grade roses. Magna Charta and Crimson Rambler tor pot culture, $12 per 100. Thq Storrs & Harrison Co., Paines- ville, O. ■ Roses, field grown, own root, over 100 best varieties, $50 per 1,000 and up. Cali- fornia Rose Co.. Inc., Los Angeles, Cal. Roses. Crimson Rambler. 6-in. pot grown for forcing purposes, $40 per 100. Holton 6 Hunkel Co., Milwaukee, Wis. ■Roses, 3-in., Brides, Maids, Ivory, Golden Gates,. Canadian Queen, $3.50 per 100. W. H. Gullett &Sons, Lincoln, 111. Roses, field grown, Dorothy Perkins, Marie Favie. P. J. Berckmans Co., Inc., Augusta, Ga. ' , . Roses, American Beauties and all kinds of Tea Roses. Heller Brothers, New Castle, Ind. Roses, Philadelphia Rambler, 1 to 3 yrs. The C onard & Jones Co., West Grove, Pa. ■ Roses, now shipping from 2^ and 4-in. pots. Leedle Floral Co., Springfield, O. Roses, fleldgrown, for forcing. W. & T. Smith Co., Geneva, N. Y. . Roses, Robert Craig & Son, Market & 49th Sts., Phila., Pa. Roses, Hugh Low & Co., Bush Hill Park, Middlesex, Eng. Roses, Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. Roses, from 3-in. pots. Wood Bros., Fish- klll. N. Y. SEEDS. Asparagus, A. plumosus nanus. Northern greenhouse grown seed, 100 seeds, 60c ; 250 seeds, $1.15 ; 1,000 seeds, $4.50. Southern greenhouse grown, 1,000 seeds, $2.50 : 5,000 seeds, $10. A. plumosus robustus, 100 seeds $1 ; 1,000 seeds, $9. Decumbens, 100 seeds, 50o; 1,000 seeds, $4. Comorensis, 100 seeds, $1; 1,000 seeds, $7.50. Cash discount 2. per cent. Vaughan's Seed Store, Chicago and New York. Cabbage seed, Puget Sound, new crop.- Cox Seed Co., San Francisco. Cauliflower seed, Snowball, Danish Giant. Cabbage seed, Danish Ballhead, high, Danish Roundhead, low. Hjalmar Hartmann £' Co., Stormgade 12, Copenhagen, K. . Cauliflower seed, Wiboltt's Snowball, No. 34. R. Wilboltt, Nakskov, Denmark. Cyclamen seed. Low's Salmon Gigan- teum. Hugh Low & Co., Bush Hill Park, Middlesex, Eng. Cyclamen seed, giant, mixed, 40c per 100. Byer Floral Co., Shippensburg, Pa. Pansy seed, florists' international, %-oz., $1 ; oz., $7 ; mixed ; seed of giant vars., mixed, %-oz„ 65c; oz., $4. Ludvig Mos- baek, Onarga, 111. Pansy seed, Brown's extra select giant, 3,000 seeds, $1; ^-oz., $1.50 Va-oz., $2.50; oz., $5. Feter Brown, Lancaster, Pa. Pansy seed, finest mixed, $1 per pfct., $5 per oz. E. B. Jennings, box 254, Southport, Conn'. ; Pansy seed, large, oz., $4. Jos. H. Cun- ningham, Delaware, O. \ Seed, cyclamen, Rawson's royal strain, pure white, deep red, delicate pink, Christ- mas red, white with claret base, mauve, sal- mon pink and in mixture, $1 per 100 seeds, $9 per 1,000. W. W. Rawson & Co.. 12-13 Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston, Mass. , Seed, gladioli, from choice varieties Connecticut leaf tobacco seed, vine seed, sweet and field corn. Good supply of sur- plus at a rare bargain. Write your wants to-day. A. A. Berry Seed Co., Box 185, Clarinda, Iowa. Seeds, Cineraria grandiflora, medium, mixed, trade pkt. 50c ; dwarf, mixed, trade pkt. 50c; pansy seed, mixed, %-oz., 60c; y,-oz., $1.15 ; oz., $4.50 ; large flr., oz., $1.25. W. C. Beckert, Allegheny, Pa. Seeds, Wm. P. Craig, importer and ex- porter seeds, bulbs and plants. Wm. P. Craig, 1305 Filbert St., JPhiladelphia, Pa. Seed Growers, California specialties. 57 C. Morse & Co., 815-817 Sansome St., San Francisco, Cal. ' Seeds, 3.700 acres of garden seeds In cul- tivation. Braslan Seed Growers Co.. San Jose, Cal. ^ ^_ Seeds, high grade grass, clover and tree seed. Conrad Appel, Est., 1789, Darmstadt, Germany. Seed, Cyclamen Persicum Giganteum. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York. ; Seeds, bulbs, plants. Arthur T. Bodding- ton, 342 W. 14th St., New York. Seeds, onion sets and garden seeds. Leon- ard Seed Co.. Chicago. Seeds, W. Atlee Burpee Co., Philadelphia, Pa. SMILAX. Smilax, 3,000 extra fine, $1.50 per 100, $10 per 1,000. Albert M. Herr, Lancaster, Pa. . Smilax, 500 strong, 2%-in., the lot for $6. Thos. Salveson, Petersburg, 111. ^ Smilax, Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. T. SPHAGNUM MOSS. Sphagnum moss and peat, leaf mould, etc. American Moss & Feat Co., Waretown, Ocean Co., N. J. SPIRAEAS. Spirea Jap. Compacta Multiflora, Jap. As- tilboides Floribunda, Hybrida Gladstone. J. M. Thorburn & Co., 36 Cortlandt St., New York, STRAWBERRY PLANTS. strawberry plants, Gandy, Bubach, New Home, 40c per 100, $3 per 1,000 ; Glen Mary, Clyde, Fairfield, Michel's Early, Hav- erland. Excelsior, Tenn. Prolific, Bremdy- wine, 30c per 100, $2.50 per 1,000. River-' view Nurseries, Little Silver, N. J. SWEET WILLLA.MS. Sweet Williams, 3 per 1,000. Byer Bros., Chambersburg, Pa. TREES. Trees, fruit, ornamental and shade trees,' shrubs, evergreens, climbers, etc. BUwan- ger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. ■ VEGETABLE PLANTS. Asparagus, Palmetto, 2-yr., 40c per 100 $3 per 1,000 : 1-yr., 30c per 100, $2.50 per. 1,000 ; Barr's Mammoth, 1-yr., 30c per 100, $2.50 per 1,000 ; Conover's Colossal, 1-yr., 30c per 100, $2.50 per 1,000 ; Donald's Bl- mira, 1-yr., 30c per 100, $2.50 per 1,000. Columbian White, Giant Argenteuil, 1-yr., 40c per 100, $2.75 per 1,000. River View Nurseries, Little Silver, N. J. VERBENAS. "■ Verbenas, 500,000. sixty varieties, rooted cuttings 6O0 per 100, $5 per 1,000; plants, $2.50 per 100, $20 per 1,000. J. L. Dillon, Bloomsburg, Pa. ■ vmcAS. Vinca Major Variegata, large field clumps, $6 per 100. Bridge Street Greenhouses, 56 Bridge St., Salem, Mass. Vincas, excellent field clumps, major varie- gated and major (green). Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Vinca variegata, field grown, $4 per 100 $35 per 1.000. W. W. Coles, Kokomo, Ind Vinca Major Variegata, $6 per 100. Wagner Park Conservatories, Sidney, O. Vinca Variegata, field grown, $4 per IPO. Jos. H. Cunningham, Delaware, O. -__ Vinca variegata, field grown, $4 per 100. C. M. Niuffer, Springfield, O. Vinca variegata, 2-in., $2 per 100. Geo. M. Emmans, Newton, N. J. . VIOLETS. Violets, Fine large field grown single violet clumps, clean and thrifty, at $3.50 per 100— Princess ot Wales, California, Dorsett and Russian. Satisfaction guaran- teed. Cash with order, please. Clifton Hill Floral Co., Omaha, Neb. Violet plants, Princess of Wales and Dor- sett, $6 per 100, $50 per 1,000; Swanley White, $5 per 100. Eli Cross, Grand Rapids, Mich. Violets, field clumps, California. Princess of Wales, Swanley White and Hardy English. Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich. Violets, Imperial and M. Louise, 3-in. pots, $4 per 100 ; $35 per 1,000. Crabb & Hunter, Grand Rapids, Mich. Violets. Wood Bros., Fishkill, N. Y. YUCCAS. Yucca Filamentosa, 1-yr. old, $3 per 100. Nice collection perennial plants, mixed as- sortment, %% per 100. Cash. C. M. Hemala, Buckley, 111. ' WHOLESALE CUT FL OWERS. Gommlsston Dealers^ Allen. J. K.. 106 W. 28th St., N. Y. Amling, B. C;, 32-36 Randolph St., Chicago. Angermueller, Geo. H., 1324 Pine St, St. Louis. __^ Berge? Bros., 1235-1237 Filbert St., Pblla- : delphia. Pa. Berning. H. G., 1402 Pine St.,' St. Louis. Braidwood, J. B.. Colorado Springs, Colo- Cleveland Cut Flower Co., The, 52-54 High St.. Cleveland, 0. Deamud. J. B., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Dumont & Co., 1305 Filbert St., Phila, If yftu do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it* igo5. The American Florist. 629 Fenrich, Jos. S., 48 W. 30th St., N. Y. Flower Growers' Market, 60 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Ford Bros., 48 W. 28th St., N. Y. Ghormley, Wm., 57 W. 28th St., N. Y. Guttman, Alex. J., 43 W. 28th St., N. Y. Hart, James, 117 W 30th St., N. Y. Holton & Hunkel Co., 462 Milwaukee St., Milwaukee, Wis. Horan, Edward C, 55 W. 28th St., N. Y. ~ Hunt, B. H.. 76 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Kennicott Bros. Co., 40-44 Randolph St., Chicago. Kessler, Phil F., 55 W. 26th St., N. Y. Kuehn, C. A., 1122 Pine St., St. Louis. Langjahr, Alfred H., 55 W. 28th St., N. Y. McCullough Sons Co., J. M., 316 Walnut St., Cincinnati, O. McKellar, Chas. W., 51 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. MoKlsslck, W. E., 1221 Filbert St., Phil- adelphia. Michigan Cut Flower Exchange, 38-40 Mia- ml Ave., Detroit, Mich. Millang, Charles, 50 W. 29th St., New York. Murdock, J. B., Pittsburg, Pa. & Co., 545 Liberty Ave., Netsch, Chas. H.,335 Ellicott St., Buffalo, N. r. New York Cut Flower Exchange, Coogan Bldg- 6th Ave, and W. 26th St., N. Y. Niessen.Co., Leo., 1217 Arch St., Phila., Pa. Pennock. S S., Philadelphia. '^~^~ Philadelphia Cut Flower Co., 1516-1518 San- som St., Philadelphia, Pa. Pittsburg Cut Flower Co., Ltd., 504 Liberty Ave., Pittsburg, Pa. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, 228 Diamond St., Pittsburg, Pa. Pollworth, C. C, Co., Milwaukee, Wis. . Randall, A. L. Co., 19 Randolph St., Chi- cago. Raynor. John I., 49 W. 28th St.. N. Y. Rice Bros., 128 N. 6th St., Minneapolis, Minn. Seligman, John, 56 W. 26th St., N. Y. Sheridan, Walter F., 39 W. 28th St., N. Y. Traendley & Schenck, 44 W. 28th St., N. Y. Vaughan & Sperry, 58-60 Wabash Ave., Chi- cago. . Welch Bros., 15 Province St., Boston. Winterson, E. F., Co., 45-49 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Young, A. L., & Co., 54 W. 28th St., N. Y. Young. John, 51 W 28th St., New York. Young. Thos., 43 W. 28th St., New York. Young & Nugent. 42 W. 28th St., New York. Zech & Mann, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Groovers. Bassett & Washburn, 76-78 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Benthey-Coatsworth Co., The, 35 Randolph St., Chicago. ^ Brant, D. Wood, W. Peterson and N, 48th Aves., Chicago. Bruns, H. N., 1409-11 W. Madison St., Chi- cago. Budlong. J. A., 37-39 Randolph St., Chicago. Hill, The E. G. Co., Richmond, Ind. Metairie Ridge Nursery Co., New Orleans, La. ^ .__ Peacock Dahlia Farms, Atco, N. J. Poehlmann Bros. Co., 35-37 Randolph St., Chicago, Reinberg, Peter, 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago- Sinner Bros., 60 Wabash Ave., Chicago. South Park Floral Co., Heller Bros., New Castle, Ind. Weiland & Risch, 59 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Wietor Bros., 51 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Wittbold, Geo., Co., 1657 Buckingham Place, Chicago. RETAIL CUT FLOWERS. Aitken, Mark. 378 Main St., Springfield, Mass, Atlanta Floral Co., 41 Peachtree St., At- lanta, Ga. Berke, George H., 1505 Pacific Ave., Atlan- tie City, N. J. Bertermann Bros. Co., 241 Massachusetts Ave., Indianapolis, Ind. Blaekistone, 14th and H Sts., N. W., Wash- Ington, D. C. __^ Breitmeyer's, John, Sons, cor. Miami and Gratiot Aves., Detroit, Mich. - Cooke, Geo. H., Connecticut Ave. and L St., Washington, D. C. Daniels & Fisher, Denver, Col. Donohoe, W. H., 2 West 29th St., New York. Eickholt, Mrs. Chas.. Galveston, Tex. Gude, A., & Bro., 1214 F St., Washington, D. C. __^ Hauswirth, P. J., Auditorium Annex, Chi- cag o. Hess & Swoboda, 1415 Farnam. St., Omaha, Neb. Holm & Olson, St. Paul, Minn. Kellogg, Geo. M. 906 Grand Av., Kansas City, Mo., also Pleasant Hill, Mo. Lange, A., 51 Monroe St., Chicago. Mills The Florist, 36 W. Forsyth St., Jack- sonville, Fla. Park Floral Co., The, Denver,. Colo. Palmer's, Buffalo, N. Y. Shaffer, 14th and I Sts.. Washington, D. C. Sievers & Boland, 33 Post St., San Fran- cisco, Cal. Weber, Fred C, 4320-28 Olive St., St. Louis, Mo. Wolf. John. Savannah, Ga. ARTIFICDU. FLOWERS. Artificial Lieaves, all styles In hundreds ol different designs. Rossig Bros., 497 W. Broadway, New York. BOILERS. Boilers, two 60-in. by 16 ft. Horizontal tubular boilers, $300 each. Boilers in all sizes. 10,000 4-in. boiler tubes, 10c per ft. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th & Iron- Sts., Chicago. . Boilers, improved greenhouse boilers, made at best material, shell, firebox sheets and heads of steel, water space all around (front, sides and back). Kroeschell Bros. Co., 45 Erie St., Chicago. ' Boilers, Wilks' greenhouse heaters, all steel, hard or soft coal, run 15 hours, no night fireman. S. P. Wilks Mfg. C, 3517 Shields Av., Chicago. Boilers, Gurney heaters, heat by steam or hot water. Gurney Heater Mfg. Co., Ill 5th Ave., N. Y. ; 74 Franklin St., Boston. Boilers, Furman boilers. Particularly well adapted for greenhouse heating. The Heren- deen Mfg. Co., Dept. Am., Geneva, N. Y. Boilers, heating and ventilating apparatus of all kinds. Burnham-Hltchings-Pierson Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. Boilers, pipes and fittings. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Boilers, send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons, 0.365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Boilers, boilers of high grade for green- houses. Steam and hot water. Giblin & Co., mica. N. Y. Boilers, for greenhouse heating. The Greenhouse Co., Kearney Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Boilers, water tube steam boiler. King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda. N. Y.. BOXES. , Cut Flower Boxes, cut flower boxes, water- proof, corner lock style. No charge for printing on orders above 250 boxes. Liv- itfgst on Seed Co., Columbus, O. Cut Flower Boxes, send tor prices. Edwards & Docker Company, Philadelphia, Pa. BUILDING MATERIAL. ._ Building Material, lumber for greenhouse benches. Ship lap, drop siding, sheathing, flooring, white cedar posts, etc. _ _We -are In special position to furnish " Pecky Cypress" ; everything in' pine and hemlock building lumber. Adam Schillo Lumber Co., cor. Weed St. and Hawthorne, Chicago. ■ Building Material, cypress is far mora durable than pine. Cypress sash bars up to 32 feet or longer. Greenhnuses and other building material. Men furnished to super- intend erection when desired. A. T. Stearns Lumb er Co., Neponset, Boston, Mass. Building Material, cypress sash bars. Ten- nessee red cedar posts, pecky cypress bench- es, hotbed sash and frames, ventilating ap- paratus, pipe, fittings and all supplies need- ed in new or reconstruction work. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22d St., Chicago. Building Material, our designs embody best features of greenhouse construction, best grade gulf cypress used. Red cedar posts, iron fittings, hotbed sash. Lockland Lumber Co., Lockland, O. - Building Material, Gulf Cypress green; house material. Hotbed sash. We furnish everything for building. S. Jacobs & Sonj; 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Building Material, new and second-hand gulf cypress greenhouse lumber : hotbed sash. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Building Material, cypress sash bars; greenhouse material of any description. Write tor catalogue. John C. Moninger Co., 111-125 Blackhawk St., Chicago. ^ Building Material, greenhouse material and hotbed sash of Louisiana cypress and Washington red cedar. A. Dietsch Co., 615- 21 Sheffield Ave.. Chicago. ^ Building Material of all descriptions, cold frames, hot-bed sash, etc. Burnham Hltch- Ings Pierson Co., 1133 Broadway, New York- Building Material, hotbed sash, 1,000 3x6, $1.65 each. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th & Iron Sts., Chicago. Construction Material, cypress sash bars, iron and wood frame beds and benches, hot- bed sash and frames. The Greenhouse Co., Kearney Ave., Jersey City, N. J. ^ A CUT FLOWER HOLDER. Cut Flower Holder, Japana, made of glass,- 5yi., 4%-in., in diameter. Plant and flower bowls in glass and pottery. Cuts for Icata- logues, descriptions on application. M. V. Garnsey, 131 S. Waiola Ave., La Grange, 111. F ERTILIZERS. Manure, Thomson's vine, plant, vegetable, chrysanthemum and topdressing manure, Wm. Thomson & Sons, Ltd., Tweed Vineyard, Clovenfords, Scot. . GLASS. • Glass, importers and jobbers; greenhouse glass a specialty. Window glass. James H. Rice Co., 80-82 Wabash Ave., 34-40 S. Water St., Chicago. Glass, French and American "White Rose' brand. Stenzel Glass Co., 2 Hudson St., New York; 101 Portland St., Boston. - Glass 1,000,000 ft. ribbed roofing glass, 6c per sq. ft. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W . 35th & Iron Sts., Chicago. ^' Glass, plate and window glass. Green- house glass a specialty. Sprague-Smith Co., 205 Randolph St., Chicago. Glass Repair Clamp. Peerless glass repair clamps. Box of 150, $1. Alexander Klok- ner, Wauwatosa, Wis. Glass, good brands, quick shipments, large stock. Sharp, Partridge & Co., 22d St. and Union Place. Chicago. ^ Glass, window glass. Greenhouse glass a specialty. H. M. Hooker Co., 50 W. Ran- dolph St.. Chicago. . Glass, greenhouse glass. Metropolitan Ma- terial Co.. 1398-1408 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn. N. Y. , Glass, tank window glass. Hothouse gl^sa a specialty. D. O. Cunningham Glass Co., fittsburg. Pa. ^ : Glass, glass at wholesale. S., Jacobs « Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N.Y. GLAZING POINTS. ' Glazing Points, see the point? Holds glass firmly. Peerless glazing points are the best. No rights or lefts. Box oJ_. 1,000 points. 75c. postpaid. Henry A, Dreer, 714 Chestnut St., Philadelphia. ' GREENHOUSE CONSTRUCTION. Greenhouse Construction, Eureka green-- house the best and lowest In price. All houses erected at factory and shipped to pur- chaser with blue prints, photographs and plain directions so any person can put up. Dillon Greenhouse Mfg. Co., Bloomsburg, Fa. Greenhouse Construction, every type of greenhouse construction of the most modem design. Burnham-Hltchings-Pierson Co., 1133 Broadway, New York. ^^ GUTTERS. Gutters, Garland's gutters will keep sno-!^ and ice off your glass. A sample of our gut- ter is on exhibition at Chicago Flower Grow-; ers' Market. Geo. M. Garland, Des Plainer, III. If you do not find what you need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. 630 The American Florist. Oct. 2S, Gutters, new duplex gutter, only drip proof gutter on the market. B. Hippard, Youngs- town, O. Gutters, Jennings improved iron gutters. Diller. Caskey & Co., Sixth and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. HOSE. Hose, hose valves and steamfitting tools. Metropolitan Material Co., 1408 Metropoli- tan Ave., Metropolitan, N. Y. IMPLEMENTS. Implements, "Iron Age," farm and gar- den, Bateman Mfg. Co., Box 84, Grenloch, N. J. INSECTICIDES. Fumigating Supplies, vaporizing pans for tobacco extracts, improved. Diller, Caskey & Co., 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Fumigating Supplies, tobacco dust for fu- migating. Edwin L. Koppelman & Co., 81 Pine St.. New York. ^ Insecticide, Carman's Antipest, insecticide and fungicide, for garden, orchard and green- house, $1.50 per gal.; also in quarts, halt gals, and in bulk. Perfection Chemical Co., Flushing, N. Y. Insecticides, Nikoteen, non-injurious, for fumigating or spraying. Nicotine Mfg. Co., St. Louis, Mo. LAWN MOWERS. Lawn Mower, The Clipper lawn mowen No. 1, 12-in., $5 ; No. 2, 15-in., $6 ; No. 3, 18-in., $7 ; No. 4, 21-in., $8. Draft, money order or reg. letter. Clipper Lawn Mower Co., Dixon, 111. -_ MASTICA. Mastica, for glazing greenEbuses. F. O. Pierce Co., 170 Fulton St., New York. METAL DESIGNS. Metal Designs, send for prices. A. Her- mann, 404-12 B. 34th St., New York. MISCELLANEOUS. Book, Watson's "Mushroom Culture," con- densed, practical treatise tor amateur and commercial grower, price 10c. ■ Geo. O. Wat- son, 1614 Ludlow St., Phila., Fa. Engravings, best engravings and illustra- tions of every description f-or catalogues. Send for estimates. Globe Bng. & Elec. Co.. 427 Dearborn St., Chicago. ^ Floral photographs. Foley's, 226-228% Bowery, New York. Flue Cleaner, buy now and get special dis- count. C. S. Kreidler, Warrensville, O. Printing, large runs of catalogues a spe- cialty. Write for figures. Regan Printing House, 89-91 Plymouth Place, Chicago. PAINT, PUTTY, ETC. Paint, Putty, Etc., the Jas. H. Rice Co., 80-82 Wabash Ave., Chicago. Faint, Putty, Etc., H. M. Hooker Co., 59 W. Randolph St., Chicago. PIPE, FITTINGS, ETC. Iron Fittings, patent iron bench fittings and roof supporters. Diller, Caskey & Co., 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Iron Fittings, Etc., send for prices. Lock- land Lumber Co., Lockland , O. Pipe, Iron Fittings, Etc., galva,nized iron sash hinges, screw eyes, screw hooks, U bolts, galvanized iron ■ buckles and wire. Fittings for purlin and ridge Bupports. Foley Mfg. Co., 471 W. 22a St.. Chicago. Pipe. 50,000 ft. 1-in. wrought iron pipe, with couplings, 3%o per ft. • pipe in sizes from Vi to 42-in. Chicago House Wrecking Co., W. 35th & Iron Sts., Chicago. Pipe and fittings. Metropolitan Material Co., 1398 Metropolitan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Pipes, fittings and valves. The Green- house Co., Kearney Ave., Jersey City, N. J. Pipes and Iron Fittings. S. Jacobs & Sons, 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Wrench, Ideal chain. No. 2, capacity % in. to 3 Ins., $3,60 ; No. 3, 1 in. to 4 Ins., $4.80 ; No. 4, 2 ins. to 6 ins.. $6.60 ; No. 5, 2% ins. to 10 ins., $9.60. Kro^schell Bros., 45 Erie St.. Chicago. POTS, PANS, ETC. Pots. Etandard, seed pans, cut flower cy- linders, hanging baskets, lawn vases, etc. Hiiflnger Bros. Pottery, Fort Edward, N. Y. Pots, standard pots, which for strengtTi and porosity combined are best on market. A. F. Kohr, 1521-23 N. Leavitt St., Chicago. Pots, standard flower pots. The Whill- din Pottery Co.. Philadelphia, Pa. ; Jersey City, N. J. ; Long Island City, N. Y. Pots, before buying write for prices. Geo. Keller & Son, 361-63 Herndon St., near Wrightwood Ave., Chicago. Pots, red standards, full size and wide bottoms. Detroit Flower Pot Mfy., 490 How- ard St., Detroit,_Mich. Pots, Standard flower pots. We can sav*i you money. W. H. Ernest, 38th and M. Sts., Washington, D. C Pots, red pots. Sample pot, and price list on application. C. C. Pollworth Co., Mil- waukee. Wis. Pot hangers, Kramer's $1 doz. by exp.. $1.25 by mail. I. N. Kramer & Son, Cedar Rapids, la. Pots, pots of all kinds. A. H. Hews & Co., No. Cambridge, Mass. ; Long Island City, N. Y. Pots, red standard ; azalea pots. The Kel- ler Pottery Co., 213-223 Pearl St., Norris- town. Pa. Pots. Syracuse red. Syracuse Pottery Co., Syracuse,. N. Y. . Pots, red standard. Paducah Pottery, Paducah, Ky. PUMPING ENGINES. Pumping Engines, two streams of water for 1 hour cost 2 cents if you use a Stan- dard pumping engine. The Standard Pump & Engine Co.. Cleveland, O. RAFFIA. Raffia, samples free if you mention the American Florist. Large assortment of col- ors. R. H. Comey Co., Camden, N. J., 810-24 Washburn Ave., Chicago. RIBBONS. Ribbon, ribbon specialists. M. Rice & Co.. 1220 Race St., Philadelphia. SEED CASES. Seed cases. Heller's mice proof. Heller Co., Montclair, N. J. STEAM TRAPS. Steam Traps, the Standard return steam trap has no equal for its simplicity of work- ing. E. Hippard, Youngstown, O. Steam Traps, Morehead traps, insure free circulation of coils. Save fuel. American Blower Co., Detroit, Mich. TOOTHPICKS. Toothpicks, wired, $1.50 per 10,000 ; $6.25 per 50,000. W. J. Cowee Mfr., Berlin, N. Y. SUPPLIES. Supplies tin foil, cut wire, corrugated boxes, folding boxes, ribbons, letters, wire designs, etc. Henry M. Robinson & Co., 8-11 Province St., Boston, Mass. Supplies, cape flowers, cycas leaves, metal designs and all florists' supplies. A. Herr- mann, 404-12 E. 34th St., New York. Supplies, Importers and manufacturers of florists' supplies. Reed & Keller, 122 W. 25th St., New York. Supplies, swans, storks, ducks, fancy bas- kets, novelties. J. Stern & Co., 1928 Ger- mantown Ave., Philadelphia. Supplies, importers and manufacturers of florists' supplies. L. Baumann & Co., 78 Wabash Ave.. Chicago. Supplies, wire designs, etc. The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, 52-54 High Street, Cleveland, O. Supplies, florists' wire designs and sup- plies. Emil Steffens, 335 E. 21st St., New York. - Supplies, all the newest novelties. M. Rice & Co., 1220 Race St., Philadelphia, Pa. Supplies, complete line of florists'' stipplles. L. A. Tenner, 58-60 Wabash Av., Chicago. ' VENTILATING APPARATUS. Ventilating apparatus, self-oiling, self- locking, no breaking cables, no kinked chains. Operated from any position. Burn- hara-Hitchings-Pierson po., 1133 Broadway, New York City. Ventilators, the Standard ventilating ma- chinery; original ma'chine with selt-olling cups ; most powerful, least complicated, very compact. E. Hippard, Youngstown, O. Ventilating Apparatus, send for prices and catalogues. S. Jacobs & Sons. 1365-73 Flushing Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ventilators, ventilating apparatus. Metro- politan Material Co., 1398-1408 Metropoli- tan Ave., Brooklyn, N. Y. Ventilators, Evans' improved Challenge> ventilating apparatus. Quaker City Machine Works. Richmond, Ind. Ventilating Apparatus, send for circulars. Diller, Caskey & Co., cor. 6th and Berk Sts., Philadelphia. Ventilators, hand ventilating, etc. The King Construction Co., N. Tonawanda, N. Y. . Ventilators, New Departure ventilating appliance. J. D. Carmody, Evansville. Ind. WIRE SUPPORTS. Wire supports, model extension carnation supports, galvanized wire rose stakes, tying wires, single and dbl. pot hangers. IgoB Bros., 226 N. 9th St., Brooklyn, N. Y. WIRE WORK. Wire Work, None made as good at our prices. C. C. Pollworth Co., Milwaukee, Wis. BOOKS rOR nORISTS. The tiine is coming a;ibng when these are needed and opportunity at hand for reading them. Every one of the follow- ing should be in your library. Send prices quoted and we send the books. 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 way. It has Ii8 illustrations. $1.50. Chrysanthemum Manual (Smith). — By an expert who has given his undivided attention for twenty years to the improvement of the chrysanthe- mum and its culture in detail. Pro- fusely illustrated. 25 cents. Manual of the Trees of North America (Sargent). — The most com- plete and authentic work on the sub- ject. The pages number 826, with over 600 illustrations. $6.00. Landscape Gardening (Masmard). — The development of landscape art within the past few years compels the wide awake florist to keep posted on this branch of the business. The many suggestions of this book will be found helpful every business day. It contains 338 pages, 165 illustrations. $1.50. How TO Make Money Growing Vio- lets (Saltford). — This is by a practi- cal grower who has made a success of the business. No grower oi violets can afford to be without it. 25 cents. The American Carnation (C. W. Ward). — A complete treatment of all the most modern methods of cultivat- ing this most important flower. Illus- trated. $3.50. Hedges, Windbreaks, Etc. (Pow- ell). — A treatise on the planting, growth and management of hedge plants for country and suburban homes. A volume of 140 pages, with twenty-two illustrations. 50 cents. Handy Manual (J. W. Johnson). — A new work, fully illustrated with plans, etc., on greenhouse heating and ventilat- ing, by a practical steam and hot water heating engineer Of long experience. Replete with valuable information^ 125 pages. $1.00. American Florist Co.« 324 Dearborn Street, CHICAGO. If you do not find wbat yon need in our Ready Reference Department, write us about it. fii ^i!iefMO$! fiL©ii RmBrica is ''the Prnw of thB Uesssl; there may be more comfort Rmidships, but we are the Rrst to touch Uiikno Vol. XXV. CHICAGO AND NEW YORK, NOVEMBER 4. «905- Noi 909 fisiii l^^mmmm fmm^f TWBNTT-riRST YbAR. Copyright 1905, by American Florist Company. Entered as Second-Class Mail Matter. Published evbbt Satubdat bt AMERICAN FLORIST COMPANY, 324 Dearborn St., Chicaiio. Eastern Office: 429 Sixth Ave., New York. Subscription, $1.00 a year. To Europe, 82.00. Subscriptions accepted only from tbe trade. Volumes half-yearly from August, 1001. SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS. Officers— J. C. Vaughan, Chicago, president; J. R. Freeman, Washington, D. C, vice-presi- dent: Wm. J. Stewart, U Hamilton Place, Room 11, Boston, Mass., secretary; H. B. Beattt, Oil City, Pa., treasurer. Officer e -ELECT — Wm. F. Kabtikg, president; H. M. Altick, vice-prsident; secretary and treas- urer as above. Twenty-second annual meeting at Dayton, Ohio, August, 1906. Exhibition— A grand national and general ex- hibition will be held at Boston, Mass., March, 1906, under the auspices of the society. AMERICAN ROSE SOCIETY. Annual meeting and exhibition. Boston, Mass., March, 1906. Alex Montqomert, Natick, Mass., ^president; Wm. J. Stewart, 11 Hamilton Place, Boston, Mass., secretary. THE AMERICAN CARNATION SOCIETY. Annual convention and exhibition at Boston, 1906. Peter Fisher, Ellis. Mass., president; Albert M. Hbbr, Lancaster, Pa., secretary. CHRYSANTHEMUM SOCIETY OF AMERICA. Annual convention and exhibition, Philadel- phia, Pa., November 7-11, 1905. Frbd. H. Lemon, Richmond, Ind., secretary. Autumn Number Next Week. Send Adv. Now. Fall Planting:. OF TREES, SHRUBS, PERENNIALS AND BULBS. From about October 15 to November 25, and occasionally a little later, ■ gen- eral planting operations amongst trees, shrubs, perennials and Dutch bulbs, that is, tulips, hyacinths, narcissi, etc., can be performed in the region of which western New York is center. We have sometimes planted in the first week of December in favorable late seasons with excellent success. All important plant- TmAM^KJCAN To be issued Next Week. ing, however, that must be done, we try to have accompKshed by November 25, as after that date severe weather is apt to set in at ^ny date. In ground that is well prepared by deep tillage and good drainage, where the latter is necessary, the fall is an excellent time for planting nine-tenths of all deciduous trees and shrubs. There are good sound reasons for this. In personal experience we have unfail- ingly observed a much greater success, and a smaller percentage of losses with fall planting than with spring planting. Trees and shrubs being at this time of the year comparatively dormant, the shock of removal is but slightly felt Moreover, in spring, or what frequently happens, a sudden transition from win- ter's cold to summer's heat, with no spring, vegetation moves with such strides that many plants will be in an advanced stage of growth, if planting operations are extensive, and in this condition they are correspondingly checked for the season. Spring clean- ing, and the usual regenerating pro- cesses, on large places, private or pub- lic, take up so much time that it is difficult to attend to much planting. In the planting of trees such as elms, maples, basswoods, planes, oaks, birches, ashes and the like for shade or general ornamental purposes, nice stocky, well balanced and abundantly rooted nursery material should be secured. It is poor policy, and it seldom pays in the end, to procure such stock from the woods and wild copses as it usually has a paucity of roots and makes slow prog- ress for a long time. Generously large holes should always be dug, depending of course upon the size of the tree. We always make it a rule to dig -a hole considerablv beyond the area over which the roots vi'ill extend, and much deeper than the roots will descend in the ground, filling it in again to the required depth with soil well tamped down, on which the roots will rest, giv- ing them their natural spread in all di- rections and fining in with good friable soil, which always should be secured at any cost and firmly trod down, around and over the roots. It is a waste of time and money committing trees to positions destitute of humus. Such trees may struggle and live for a number of years, but they are usually attacked by fungus and insect pests, and look piti- able, because they have no resistent powers. If the soil is heavy and cold, the planting of such trees as magnolias, tulip and papaw, with fleshy roots which are liable to rot in the ground while inactive, is better deferred until spring. Such trees, however, can be planted in the fall in light loamy, or sandy soil, well drained, with perfect success. The present is an excellent time to plant such deciduous shrubs as phila- delphuses, lilacs, deutzias, dogwoods, viburnums, hazels, pyruses, bush honey- suckles, spireas, shrubby roses, etc. Where groups or borders of such shrubs are planted, the ground should be thor- oughly unfastened to a depth of two .feet by trenching or subsoil ploughing. 632 The American Florist. Nov. 4.y and a liberal quantity of well rotted manure incorporated. The pruning or cutting back of the branches of newly planted trees and shrubs should be at- tended to at once. They will root much more rapidly if the tops are cut back correspondingly to the balance of the mutilation of the roots. Some modern faddists have tried to raise a voice against this, but universally successful experience, and sound reasons for this practice are opposed to them. A mulch- ing of stable manure over the roots of newly planted trees and shrubs is very beneficial. The fall is an excellent time for the division and rearrangement of many perennials. Perennials phloxes after three or four years will deteriorate. If the clumps are lifted, broken into a number of divisions according to their size, and replanted in well manured soil, they will flower with renewed vigor. This is also the best time to make new plantations of peonies. The peony, how- ever, more than any other perennial, holds its own without disturbance for a great many years. We are just now planting a collection of 210 varieties of peonies in serpentine beds nine feet wide trenched to a depth of two feet and liberally fertilized with sheep man- ure and crushed bones. Yellow and white day lilies, delphini- ums, columbines, German irises, peren- nial sunflowers, rudbeckias, pyethruums, veronica subsessilis, and the like, if they have been showing signs of exhaustion should be taken up, divided and re- planted in thoroughly trenched and well manured soil. But it is sometimes good "to leave well enough alone." If they are doing well, don't molest them. All fall transplanted perennials should be heavily mulched. When perennials of an evergreen nature, such as aubretias, erysimuns, Alyssurn, saxatile, dwarf phloxes, lych- nis, Viscaria, Saponaria ocymoides, heucheras, etc., require readjustment, we prefer to do it in September, or in spring. If transplanted late in fall they are apt to rot unless the conditions for them are ideal. In planting tulips, hyacinths and nar- cissi in beds or areas, formal or in- formal, instead of removing all the soil to the required depth, as some planters do, and replacing it on the top of the bulbs again, we place the bulbs in posi- tion on top of the bed according to de- sign, if there is any, and plant quickly with a trowel. A competent workman expert with the trowel can place and plant 3,000 tulips at the proper depth in eight hours. Tulips and hyacinths we plarit about four inches deep, and nar- cissi four to five inches deep. We have tried various ways of plant- ing crocuses; most of them we plant in the grass. Hickory dibbles about one foot long, two and one-half inches thick at the upper end, and about one inch thick at the lower end, or always a trifle at the lower end, or always a trifle larger than the bulb, are driven into the grass, about three inches deep, with a vvooden mallet. The bulb is placed with its base resting in the bottom of this hole, and the hole filled with loam above the bulb. An expert workman can plant 2,000 to 2,500 crocuses by this method in eight hours. Siberian squills, glory of the snow, and snowdrops, we plant in the grass in the same manner. The lawns are not mjured in any way by the boring of these numerous holes, as the grass soon mats together again. I have tried lift- ing the turf, and rolling it back, in areas where we planted the above bulbs in grass, and placed the sod back on top of the bulbs ; but this never was a success, as one-half of the bulbs did not seem able to push their way through the turf. John Dunbar. PLANT NOTES For Early November. Azaleas. — It is advisable to pot up any of the varieties of Azalea Indica wanted for very early forcing as soon as received. Most suitable for the purpose and easily to be had in bloom Chicago Flower Show Poster. for Christmas are Vervaeneana, Simon Mardner and Deutsche Perle. The heavy balls of roots, should they appear too bulky for the size of the crown, could be reduced to a more proportion- ate size without harm to the plants by trimming them down with a sharp knife. It is always well to stand the plants in a tub of water for a few minutes before potting them up, so as to make sure of reaching every part of the roots, which usually have become quite dry during their long journey. The pots should be well drained and merely large enough to hold the ball of roots with just enough room around the sides to facilitate firm planting. Good friable loam or well decomposed leaf mold will do nicely for these plants. A somewhat shaded position should be chosen for the plants after being unpacked and potted. After a week or ten days, forcing may commence in the case of the early sorts. Starting with a tem- perature of 55°, gradually increasing to 65° or even 70° should it become nec- essary, will bring them around in fine shape in from fifty to fifty-five days, a period on which the grower must figure at the time of starting. Varieties suit- able for early forcing, other than those named above, as for instance the well known favorite Mme. Van der Cruyssen, require a few degrees more heat and about eight days longer for a perfect finish. Young Palms. — While November is not a time especially advantageous for the transplanting of good sized palms, the small and young stock in this line must be repotted and reset at any time, regardless of season, as the plants reach a stage in their development when this operation becomes urgent. This is the case when the plants have fairly filled their pots with roots, but not to such an extent as to present a matted mass of fiber. The idea is to allow young palm stock full time to form a good ball of living, active fibers before every shift, but not to wait until the stock is pot- bound to such a degree as to render almost impossible the maintenance of a constant and even moisture at the roots, as is so often found to be the case. Small stock of this kind needs a full measure of encouragement. A constant and uniform heat of 65°, coupled with an invigorating moist atmosphere, should be maintained throughout the winter under glass but slightly shaded and affording means of abundant ventila- tion on bright days. Small arecas and kentias are all the better for standing a little close on the benches, while phcenix and especially latanias need a full spread for perfect development. Better stock is raised by short shifts than by skipping a size at every re- potting. The proper time to pot oflf seedling palms is when the first seed leaf is fully developed and the second has started. These seedlings will be- come established in a short time after potting if placed on a bench with a brisk bottom heat for a time. Frequent syringing is necessary. English Ivy. — The demand for 3-inch and 4-inch plants of all the varieties of English Ivy every spring is far ahead of the available stock on hand. Es- pecially scarce are the small-leaved varieties and those with mottled and variegated foliage. While the use of ivies as house plants and for the decora- tion of store windows has fallen off considerably, they have instead gained . favor as desirable material for outdoor effects during the summer months, most suitable for borders, baskets, vases and veranda boxes. Large numbers are now disposed of annually for these purposes alone. Any florist doing business in bedding stock would not be likely to make a m.istake by working up a good assortment of these plants. There are few other things in the florists' plant line that can be propagated with such ease or require less care than these favorites. Now, when the glory of vases and window boxes has come to an end, and a general cleaning up takes place, plants of these ivies should be taken in and utilized for propagation. The vines may be cut up into any num- ber of short pieces, each with two or three eyes, and inserted in sandy soil, either in trays or at once in small pots. Any place in a moderately warm green- house, 'even under the bench at pres- ent, should bench-room be scarce, will do for them until rooted, when a cool, light and airy place is more apt to in- duce a sturdy growth. By next April or May they will have grown into salable stock. Primulas — Syringing overhead should now be discontinued in the case of Primula Sinensis ready to bloom, but /poj. The American Florist. 633 BOSTON GARDENERS AND FLORISTS' CLUB AT WABAN ROSE CONSERVATORIES, NATICK, MASS., OCTOBER 28, 1905. See page 634. water at the roots must be supplied in unstinted measure from now on. Any shading yet on the glass, or but partly . removed, must now be entirely cleared off. The plants require sufficient room for the spread of the lower leaves, which are quite susceptible to decay if light and air are denied them. Any small, backward or stunted plants, likely to be in bloom by Christmas, come in handy for the filling of holiday pans, which could now take place, so as to give the plants time to become firmly established. Any plants started late and not yet in their selling pots should be transferred before wintry weather sets in, while those of the latest lots, not yet ready for their final shift, will carry nicely until January or even later. In a temperature of 45° these will grow into good stock for spring sales. Potted Carnations — Flowering plants of almost any variety in carnations, well established in 5-inch or 6-inch pots, can be sold at remunerative prices through- out the winter and are also good selling stock in the spring. It is not necessary to raise varieties expressly for pot cul- ture or to select the finest from the cut flower stock for the purpose. Any plants, healthy and compactly formed, left in the field as being under size or otherwise unfit for benching, will make fairly good pot-plants. Potted up now and stood on a light bench in any of the houses, not too warm, they will grow right on and throw a lot of good bloom all winter long. Abdisias. — The sunniest bench in an otherwise cool greenhouse is now a good place for ardisias, as also for Christmas peppers and Jerusalem cher- ries. A densely set, healthy foliage adds much to the beauty of berried plants and owes its freshness and deep-green color chiefly to the bright sunlight of our autumn months. The fine coloring of the fruit also depends in large part on the direct rays of the sun in the fall of the year. Plenty of fresh air is needed at this stage in their growth and the temperature should not go much above 50°, unless the plants are back- ward, when some pushing will have to be resorted to. Too great a tempera- ture, however, will start a new growth which makes headway at the expense of the old. Care must be taken in watering the plants. Over-watering takes the luster out of the coloring of berries and foliage and is the cause of many of the lower leaves becoming yel- low, or dropping while still green. ViNCAS. — Of no small importance to the grower of bedding stock are vincas, both major and minor. Tlie latter, largely used in cemeteries, is the hardier of the two and may safely be wintered outdoors, but Vinca major must now be lifted and brought in, if not already housed. Incredible quantities of this plant finds ready demand every spring and it is never in over supply. The potted plants are usually placed at the front edge of benches to allow for full sway of the trailing vines, and it would be difficult to find better quarters for them. It is not too late to increase the stock by cuttings. Any solid piece of vine will root and will have time to grow into a nice 3-inch plant by next spring. Verbenas. — It takes hard freezing to kill verbenas, although the flowers de- crease in number with the cold. The beds are now a tangled mass of firmly rooted runners and the latest growth above this sheet of verdure is stout and healthy. It is now, before they are entirely cut down, that an abundance of firm cuttings can be had, much to be preferred to any- struck earlier in the season. It is true, those taken now will not root as quickly as the softer growth of a month or more ago, but when rooted they will make sturdier, healthier plants, more able to resist rust, and in this respect almost equal to seed- ling. It is still possible to take cuttings true to color of bloom, and herein lies another advantage over seedlings. The florist, short in this line, should not lose the last chance for the season to increase his stock. A little bottom heat is good, but in a bench too warm, the percentage of loss will be greater than in an ordinary sand bed. They must be potted as soon as roots show. EcHEVERiAS. — In clearing beds and borders echeverias should be well taken care of. In taking them up the young off-sets are pulled away from the older plants and planted separately in shallow boxes, using a rich but sandy soil. A space of an inch between the plants is allowed to afford room for their future growth. A good place for these trays is a high shelf in a moderately warm house. But little attention is paid to this kind of stock during winter. It does not need it until early spring. The best of the older plants may be potted up or closely planted in boxes and treated in the same way as the young stock. : ; : e. 634 The American Florist. ISIov. Wafian Rose Conservatories, Natick, Mass. On the invitation of Manager Alexan- der Montgomery, fifty members of the Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Club visited the establishment on October 28. Thirty-seven houses comprise the es- tablishment. One of three each 700 feet long is devoted solely to American Beauty roses. The stock, though not yet in good crop, consists of over 15,000 plants, all grown on their own roots, and just coming into cut. Flowering stems six feet high seem to be common in this house, and the foliage is all that could be desired, clean, bright and per- fect. Several houses of Bride and Bridesmaid roses were inspected by the Boston party. The growing contents were mute evidence of the source of many of the finer "special" grades of these varieties seen in the New England markets. The visitors lingered long in a large house of the new Richmond rose. The clean and substantial growth of the stock, and its prolific flowering qual- ities were very noticeable. A house of the Killarney rose, just coming nicely into cut, was much admired ; an ex- change of views, greatly in favor of this variety, was made. A 300 foot house of Wellesley, the new rose originated here, was very pleasing. The benched plants were seen to be all on their own roots; and the opening buds presented a beautiful appearance. The commercial future of this rose is bright. A grand parent plant of the variety in one of the houses was conspicuous. Much fun was occasioned when the visitors essayed to explain its exact relationship to the Wellesley. . The heating plant, consisting of five horizontal tubular boilers, averaging 175 horsepower each, all under forced draft, proved very interesting to the guests. Mr. Montgomery said that a saving of ov«r $2,000 is effected by the draft in a year, and that it costs very little to operate. Refreshments were served in the stock building to an appreciative party. PALMS AND FERNS. Some Timely Suggestions. The bright and clear weather that has prevailed during the months of September and October has provided most favorable conditions for plant growing. Where a moderate degree of artificial heat and proper treatment in regard to moisture and ventilation have been given, the stock of palms and ferns should be in the best possible con- dition for the opening of the winter campaign. A moderate degree of heat should be emphasized, for it is believed that some fire heat may be required in the plant houses during September, or as soon as the outdoor temperature falls to about 50° at night, but only enough to keep a comfortable feeling in the houses and to dry up the superfluous moisture on the foliage. The object of the trade grower of these plants as to produce stock of good healthy color, and having foliage of good texture, such plants as may be safely recommended by, the retailer to his customer, and not the soft and long drawn out stock that results from bottom heat and high pressure methods generally. It is also wise to take ad- vantage of the bright days of the autumn for the vigorous use of the hose, this appliance having much value in preventing the attacks of red spider and thrips on the palms when used with a strong pressure of water, for there may come many dull days in suc- cession in November and December, when the houses are too cool and dark to allow of much syringing. Plants do not take up quite so much water from the roots at this season as they will later on, from the fact that there is not strong enough fire heat to dry them out rapidly, and it becomes necessary to water carefully, especially St. Louij f low? r Show HdmiBsion, 251 Made at St. Louis. in the case of newly potted stock. All watering should be completed before noon, and preferably between 9 and II o'clock, this arrangement allowing the house to warm up with the sun before beginning to water, and at the same time giving several hours of sun- shine for the drying of the foliage before night, unless the day happens to turn cloudy in the afternoon. A weekly fumigating with nicotine paper or vaporized nicotine is a good practice at this season, and does much to keep down insects, and when done with care is not likely to injure either ferns or palms. Tobacco stems and tobacco dust also have value as insecti- cides among these plants, but the stems are rather untidy in appearance, and the tobacco dust makes the foliage un- clean, while excessive fumigation with the tobacco may injure the ferns. Shading may now be dispensed with, for the sun is not now likely to do any injury to the foliage, and too dark a house will cause the plants to draw up, a specially objectionable condition in small ferns that are to be used in filling ferneries. From this time for- ward until the middle or latter part of March there will be but little gain in growth by repotting any members of the livistona family of palms, unless it may be some young stock that is much in need of a shift, for these palms _ make but little growth during the winter, and when they are over- potted the roots are liable to suffer and the plant to become unhealthy, ad- ditional heat only forcing a weak and- spindly growth. Arecas will continue to grow some- what later, provided they are kept at a night temperature of 65° and given sufficient moisture, but they also take a comparative rest during a large part of the winter. It is also unwise to disturb the roots of Cocos Weddelliana or Caryota urens late in the autumn, for both these palms are sensitive to such disturbance at this season, and are very slow in re-establishing them- selves under such conditions. ■ It is decidedly preferable that seed- lings of the last named palms should be potted off during August or the early part of September rather than in the winter, for a much less percentage of loss is likely to be experienced after an early potting of these seedlings. The kentias stand winter potting better than the other common species of palms, and those that are shifted in October and November seem to establish them- selves without difficulty, the resting season of these palms being apparently the spring. With this in view we con- tinue to repot kentias up to about December i, as space for the operation rnay be made by fall sales, but at all times exercising discretion in the selection of plants for repotting, for all plants of a given crop are by no means equal in size and strength, and it pays to select the best and to postpone the weak ones for a later potting. Seedling kentias may also be potted off from the seed bed with good suc- cess at this time, and we find that the young plants are less likely to be dis- turbed by mice, if any of these pests are about, when the old seed is broken off from the seedling at the time of potting, besides being more convenient to pot than when the seed is allowed to remain attached to the seedling, there being no evil result from this practice if the seedling has already developed one leaf before potting. It used to be thought necessary to preserve the old seed on the seedling as long as possible, but after having tried both there does not seem to be any good reason for such a practice. The question of pot-grown or bench grown Boston ferns still seems to arouse discussion, but the fact remains that the plants that are grown in pots the season through are more likely to endure the trying conditions of a dwell- ing than are the plants that have been lifted from the bench for only a month or six weeks. These pot-grown plants, of course, are liable to dry out more, owing to their great abundance of roots, and if neglected may soon lose color from the foliage, but a Nephrolepis is a rapid feeder as well as grower, and the color of the fronds may soon be renewed by a few applications of rnanure water, or some nitrogenous fer- tilizer. ^ There will also be room for some nice Nephrolepis toward spring, and at that time such stock may be scarce, and some small plants doubled together and potted into 6-inch pots will make some salable stock toward Easter. It is not yet too late to shift on some small ferns from 2-inch to 3-inch pots, in order to provide some good stock for ferneries in the latter part of the season, these plants only requiring a light greenhouse, a temperature of 60° at night and careful watering to make a good growth. W. H. Taplin. 1905- Th E American Florist. 635 „ N .X. -/ ;; ■ /r,-^j;■ /'IjS,^^,^, ' 1 HOUSE OF WELLESLEY ROSE, WABAN CONSERVATORIES, NATICK, MASS. The St. Louis Flower Show. Now, that St. Louis is about to enter upon the threshold of the greatest flower show ever held under the aus- pices of the St. Louis Florists' Club, it is in line to apprise the fioricultural v.'Orld of what has been done, what is doing, and what will be done. The committee which was placed in charge by the Club, to carry on and manage a flower show, was given full power to ■ act, and has completed all arrange- ments. The committee is as folows : Otto G. Koenig, chairman ; Fred C. Weber, treasurer ; Theo. IVliller, audi- tor; Fred. H. Meinhardt, superintend- ent; E, W. Guy, assistant superintend- ent. A diagram of the hall is on file, with the space for every class mapped out, and tables as well as vases, and all accessories will be in complete readi- ness at least a day preceding the open- ing. The hall in which the exhibition is to be held is, as has been stated before, the prettiest hall in St. Louis, where three car lines pass the doors, being located at 3806 Olive street, in a very fashionable part of the city, and but IS minutes ride from Broadway. The writer has noted that the man- agement of some of the 1905 shows fear that they will not be the greatest of all, others again claim to be paying the greatest amount of premiums, and still others are looking forward to have on exhibition all the best stock grown in this country. We have only one claim, and that is, that our show will be unexcelled frorri every point of view. Ample funds are available to pay for all premiums in full at close of show. We have to offer the much coveted Shaw medal as well as the S. A. F. medals. We have a $100 silver cup, and cash prizes equal to any in the land. Beside all of this, we will prom- ise our exhibitors, that if they will come and stay with us a few days, from November 8 to II, we will keep them in good company, and take the best of care of them. Anyone that has not yet received a complete programme and premium list, will please send for and receive same by return mail. Otto G. Koenig. Herbaceous Plant Notes. Tricyrtis Hirta. — The Japanese toad lily is at its best after the middle of October, though it begins to open out its first flowers about the middle of .September. The flowers, .which are terminal and axillary along the upper half of the stems, come in clusters of three, four or more and are peculiar shaped, yellowish white, profusely dot- ted with blackish purple. In shape and coloring they remind us of an orchid, but not in growth and foliage, which latter is set alternately along the stem, broadly lanceolate or cordate, terminat- ing in a narrow point. The habit of the plant is neat and clean. The stems are stiff and erect, two to two and a half feet high, and it is sure to bloom every fall until severe frost kills it, pro- vided the plant has not been too much crowded by other stronger growing neighbors. A number of the plants should be set out together, about fif- teen inches apart each way. Single roots interspersed among other things in the border do not make much of a show, being lost in the throng. But where several of them occupy a given space, their strange beauty can not fail to be noticed by everybody passing. Be- sides, with every season the root stocks increase, which means more stems and consequently more flowers. As to the hardiness of the tricyrtis, I may say that we have never lost one single plant by frost. Some people claim they have, but I am sure the death of their plants could always be traced to some other cause than mere freezing. Any ordin- ary garden soil will grow them well. They do not object to being shaded part of the day, nor to full exposure to the sun. In either situation they bloom profusely, though when frosty weather sets in, the flowers in the protected position last longer than the others. Late Blooming Plants. — Erodium Manescavi is, in the middle of October, as full of bloom as it was during mid- summer. The bright flowers are fully as large as they were then and light frosts have not even damaged any of its foliage ; it is one of our best fall flowering plants. The dwarf Plumbago Capensis is still covered with its pretty cobalt blue flowers, a unique color and a neat object in the fall border, carpet- ing the ground effectively. Tlie com- pact, branchy bushes of Aster grandi- florus are now in full blaze. The plants attain a height of about two feet and owing to the numerous side branchlets springing out in all directions from the main stems, form rounded, well pro- portioned specimens, well ' furnished with the large bluish purple flowers almost down to the ground. The leaves are very small for an aster, but the flowers are extra large, the rays long and opening out flat ; it is one of the most desirable autumn flowers and the latest of the asters, it outlasts Aster Tartaricus. for it will take a good hard frost to destroy its flowers and even when these are spoiled, a few milder days will repair the damage, for there are still hundreds of sound buds to open out on a sunny day. Caltha Palustris var. Monstrosa- PLENO — The double marsh marigold having been divided after its regu- lar spring blooming time and re- planted in a moist, well enriched spot in the border, has grown wonderfully PART OF HOUSE OF RICHMOND ROSE, WABAN CONSERVATORIES, NATICK, MASS, 686 The American Florist. Nov. luxuriant there, rewarding us this fall with a bountiful supply of golden yel- low flowers for cutting ever since September, a crop fully equal to the spring crop. Numerous buds are con- tinuously making their appearance, but I suppose the first hard frost will put an end to their endeavor to keep on flowering. Gaillardias. — These are continuing in excellent shape, the cocl weather Flower Show Judges. As I have often been asked for an opinion as to the necessary qualifications for judging flower exhibits, a few re- marks may start a discussion in these columns, that will bring out the salient points of the judging problem. There are many things to consider in judging besides the actual scale of flow- ers laid down as a guide for judging certain classes. Allow me to empha- CHRYSANTHEMUMS AT THE BUREAU OF PLANT INDUSTRY, WASHINGTON, D. C. See Washington notes, page 639. and bright sunshine suits them exactly. The blooms are larger than ever, some measuring three and a half and four inches across and of the finest shape. The colors also seem to come out brighter than they were during the summer months. They are a batch raised from seed saved from selected flowers, the best we had on the place. All the shades are represented, even some clear yellows with light and with dark disks and broad rays. Anybody may have the same success by taking the trouble to save the seed of only the most perfect flowers. The seedlings flower the first year, but if you want to perpetuate a special variety you must resort to green cuttings. Where quantities are wanted, root cuttings about an incli long should be made in March or April and set in boxes, the roots slightly covered with sand. Treated in this manner, hundreds of plants may be raised in a season from one single stock, for it matters not how thiti a piece of root may be, one or more plants will spring from it. J. B. K. OcoNOMOwoc, Wis. — Charles Schrieb- er has purchased the August Schoenne- man greenliouses, consideration $4,500. August Wagner, who conducted them the past year for Mr. Schoenneman, will continue in that capacity. London, Ont. — Bennett & Wheeler have opened a new floral store at 71 Craig street. South London. Mr. F. R. Bennett, who has had a large experience, both in the United States and the larger Canadian cities, is in charge. This firm has been doing a wholesale business only for the past three years. size here that in every case judges must be guided by the quality of the exhibits as these are presented when they com- mence to make the awards. I call par- ticular attention to this point because it very often happens that certain exhibits (more especially cut roses and chrysan- themums) change very much in a few hours after being staged. In some cases indeed, exhibits that the judges have placed second, third or even left out, then show up in much better form than when examined for award. The owner (who generally believes his goods are gilt edged, and his competitors' dross) then claims that the judges have not given his exhibit fair consideration, and calls upon some other disapppointed ex- hibitor to confirm his claim. I have seen and had to deal with a great many such cases, hence my reason for calling spe- cial attention to the point that judges cannot do otherwise than award pre- miums to exhibits as these present them- selves when examined. Judging requires careful judgment, a keen observation of all that constitutes a perfect flov*'er, plant, made-up design, harmony of colors in collections, uni- form quality, etc. Of course, this means attention to every feature such as clean foliage and arrangernent for general ef- fect attractive to the lay public, which must be pleased. In conclusion I would suggest that when a time is set when all exhibits must be staged, such time should be strictly adhered to. This will afford the judges a fair chance to give all exhibits due consideration before the public is admitted to crowd them; it will also allow the awards to be placed at the time the public is admitted. J. N. May. Chrysanthemum Society of America. EXAMINING COMMITTEES. President Duckham has announced the committees to examine seedlings and sports on dates as follows : No- vember 4, II, 18, and 25, 1905. Ex- hibits to receive attention from the committees must in all cases be pre- paid to destination, and the entry fee of $2 should be forwarded to the sec- retary not later than Tuesday of the week preceding examination, or may accoinpany the blooms. Special atten- tion is called to the rule requiring that sports to receive a certificate must pass three committees. New York, Eugene Dailledouze, chairman, care of New York Cut Flower Company, Sixth and Seventy- sixth street; Arthur Herrington, Thomas Head. Philadelphia, A. B. Cartledge, chair- OC.FOOT HOUSE OF AMERICAN BEAUTY ROSES AT 'WABAN CONSERVATORIES, NATICK, MASS. igas. The a mer i ca n Fl oris t. 637 GREENHOUSE PLANT OF THE C. C. POLLWORTH COMPANY, MILWAUKEE. WIS man, 1514 Chestnut street; John West- cott, . Wm. K. Harris. Boston, E. A. Wood, chairman; Wm. Nicholson, James Wheeler. Ship to Boston Flower Market, care John Walsh. ' Cincinnati, R. Witterstaetter, chair- man; James Allen, William Jackson. Ship to Jabez Elliott Flower Market, care janitor. Chicago, J. S. Wilson, chairman; J. B. Deamud and P. J. Hauswirth. Ship care of J. B. Deamud, 51 Wabash ave- nue. OFFICIAL JUDGING SCALES. The official scales of the society are as follows : FOK COMMERCIAL PURPOSES. Color 20 Form 15 Fullness 10 Stem 15 Foliage 15 Substance 15 Size -. 10 Total 100 FOR EXHIBITION PURPOSES. Color 10 Stem 10 Foliage , 10 Fullness 15 Form , 15 Depth 15 Size :..... 25 Total 100 Note — Stem and foliage have been changed Irom five to ten points each, and size from thirty-five to twenty-five. WORK OF THE COMMITTEES. Philadelphia, Pa., October 21.— John G. Perry, white, Japanese reflexed, ex- !hibited by G. A. Lotze, Glen Burnie, ,Md., . scored 78 points Commercial scale. Boston, Mass., October 21.— No. IS, seedling, bright yellow, Japanese in- curved, exhibited by the F. R. Pierson Company, Tarrytown, N. Y., scored. 87 points Commercial scale. At .Philadelphia, October 21, No. _ IJ, good. yellow, Japanese reflexed, exhibited by the F. R. Pierson Company, Tarry- town, N. Y., scored 88 points commer- cial scale and" 86 points exhibition scale. At Boston, October 28, Roserie, silvery pink, Japanese reflexed, exhibited by Nathan Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich., scored 85 points commercial scale. (Ar- rived too late for judgment October 21.) At Cincinnati October 28, Crocus,- yel- low^, incurved Japanese, exhibited by Na|han Smith & Son, Adrian, Mich., scored 92 points commercial scale and 89 points exhibition scale. Lanona, white, - interlacing reflexed Japanese, exhibited by Nathan Smith & Soil, Adrian, Mich., scored 94 points commercial scale and ps points Ex- hibition scak.- - - - At Chicago, October 28, Mary Mann, pink, incurved, exhibited by the E. G. Hill Company, Richmond, Ind., scored 96 points commercial scale. No. I, pink, ends of petals silvery pink, incurved compact form, exhibited by H: W. BuckTjee, Rockford, 111., scored 96 points commercial scale. • No. 8, light flesh pink, exhibited by H. W. Buckbee, Rockford, 111., scored 89 points commercial scale. No. 2, pink, incurved, exhibited by H. W. Buckbee, Rockford, 111., scored 88 points commercial scale. At New York, October 27, Paul Daille- douze. Seedling, pink, exhibited by Wil- liam Duckham, Madison, N. J., scored 95 points exhibition scale and 94 points commercial' scale. Fred H. Lemon, Sec'y. Chrysanthemum Names Tangled. Ed. American Florist :— We beg to call your attention to notice of Chrysanthemum Rosiere, with illus- tration, on page 560 of your issue of October 21. This variety originated with us and was given the provisional name of Pink Opah, being a seedling of Opah. W. N. Rudd grew some stock for us this season and we gave him the privi- lege of naming the variety. At the time of submitting this variety to the com- mittees the name had not been decided upon and on writing Mr. Rudd upon this subject were unfortunate (owing to a delay in the mails) not to receive his we have decided to let this variety be known as Rosiere. Nathan Smith & Son. WITH THE GROWERS C. C. PoUworth Company, Milwaukee, Wis. The accompanying illustrations show the establishment of the C. C. Pollworth Company at Milwaukee. This firm con- trols the largest area of glass in Wis- consin devoted to the growing of cut flowers and plants. Sixteen large mod- ern houses are devoted to roses and about twenty to decorative . plants, miscellaneous cut flowers and bulbous stock. An immense stock of Boston ferns, Scottii and kentias can be seen here ; and thousands of small ferns and asparagus plants are in excellent con- dition. SomC' very fine chrysanthemums are now being cut, and a fine crop of longiflorum lilies are just coming in. Lily of the valley is forced here the en- tire year around. In addition to its own stock the Pollworth Company handles the product of some of the leading growers in the vicinity, making a spe- cialty of homegrown stock. W. A. Ken- nedy, vice-president of the company, has charge of the greenhouse end of the business, and Albert Hoge looks after the palm and fern department. , Their entire output is handled through a down town store catering to the florist trade exclusively. H. W. Buckbee, Rockford, 111. A party of five, Adolph and August Poehlmann, James S. Wilson of Vaughan's Greenhouses, J. B. Deamud, and the undersigned, journeyed to Rock- ford last week to visit the establishment of H. W. Buckbee.^ The new range is a magnificent one, the houses being built in one block somewhat on the plan of Poehlmann Brothers' last range. Each house is 27x300 feet and the outside walls are built of cement blocks made in Rock- ford. The whole establishment including the seed warehouse. and a large dwelling are heated from two large steam boilers. . GREENHOUSE PLANT OF THE C, C. POLL^VORTH COMPANY, MILWAUKEE, WIS. reply until eight days later, wherein he gave the name as Midoct. Owing to this delay and having prom- ised to furnish a name to Fred H. Le- mon, secretary of the chrysanthemum society, we in the meantime had decided . upon Rosiere.- As-this.name.-has been announced in several of the trade papers The new range is .devoted 'to carnations, but owing to delay. in seciiring some of the building material ■ the . stock was planted very late. Few blooms are there- fore in sight, but the- prospects are good for a heavy . cut later. . ' As soon as we .entered the range we noticed one bench a mass of color on 638 The American Florist. Nov. the opposite side of the range. This variety proved to be Fiancee, away ahead of anything else, with I think as many blooms on it as the writer ever saw on that variety at one time. White Lawson and Lady Bountiful are the leading whites. Enchantress and Law- son for pink. The pink sport of En- chantress, resembling the old Mrs. James Dean in color, looks good, as does also the sport of Lawson, Daybreak color. There is a good batch of the Cardinal looking exceptionally well ; Red Lawson and Estelle are also planted for red. The old range is utilized for roses and 'pot plants, the latter for catalogue trade chiefly. The chrysanthemums were really the cause of our visit and we were not dis- appointed, we never saw them better ■anywhere. Among the new varieties we "noticed Dr. Enguehard, pink; Percy Plumridge, yellow ; Mermaid, white ; Thomas Humphreys, bronze; Beatrice May, white; Matchless, maroon; E. J. Salter, yellow; Cheltoni, yellow; Miss May Siddon, white; Brutus, bronze; Lord Hopetoun, bronze ; Miss Alice , Byron, white. There were other good varieties but we thought the varieties mentioned good enough to note down and grow ourselves. There were also several extra good seedlings of their own, notably No. I, pink, about the same shade and form of pink Ivory and as large as a good Robinson. This variety I am sure will find a place for itself as a standard. No. 2 is a lighter pink, No. 3 an exceptionally good yellow. Mr. Wilson was getting fidgety so Mr. Johnson led the way to the house con- taining the pot chrysanthemums. Mr. Wilson admitted that they were all well grown, shapely plants, I did not take the name of the varieties as I am not interested in pot plants. Mr. Buckbee treated us royally and the 90-mile ride back to Chicago proved quite enjoyable. James Hartshorne. THE RETAIL TRADE Greeley Enterprise. The illustration herewith shows a float designed by W. H. Searing for the harvest festival held way out in Greeley, Col., last August. The picture is in- teresting as showing the progress of floriculture throughout the country. It is not many years since there were no florists in that section and, when the climate is considered, Mr. Searing's dis- play is quite creditable. Among other participants in the parade decorations was the Gardner Floral Company, with an elaborate floral display. Flowers for President Rooseyelt. The people of the south made a rec- ord in the lavish use of flowers on the occasion of the president's recent visit. A Washington man who attended the Richmond dinner, and who has enjoyed exceptional opportunities, both in this country and at the European capitals, for observing high class decorations, in- forms me that he has seldom witnessed - s.uch profuse adornment. Said he, "American Beauty roses were every- where and the air of the banquet hall was heavy with their odor. In addi- tion, thousands of carnations were used, being distributed on the cloth. making the tables a most inviting pic- ture." The following comes from St. Augus- tine, Fla. : "On the way to the hotel the President was driven through the city gate, where he was presented by the school children with a key to the city made of flowers. The route of the drive from the station was crowded with people, and the President was greeted with constant cheering. A pretty feature of the drive which pleased the President immensely was as his carriage was slowly passing through the city gates. A party of young ladies stationed on top of the historical gates, showered his carriage with roses and other flowers." The foregoing was probably the most notable demonstration of affection and respect for the president ; but in Georgia and the Carolinas similar features at- tended his visit ; all of which shows that in honoring the president the southern people have honored them- selves and once more exhibited their hospitable and chivalrous temperament. S. E. A Chicag:o Dinner Decoration. The most elaborate dinner decorations seen here for some time was at the dinner given for Reginald Vanderbilt and wife by Howard Willett of White Plains, N. Y., at the Auditorium Annex on Thursday night. The green room was banked with oak and red maple leaves and palms, studded with large yellow chrysanthemums and illuminated by innumerable miniature red electric lights. The table was decorated with red maple leaves and yellow chrysanthe- mums with a miniature electric fountain in center. The favors for the ladies were cattleyas and boutonierres of gar- denias for the gentlemen. Bonnaffon and Appleton chrysanthemums were used throughout. P. J. Hauswirth furnished the decorations. Boston. BUSINESS SHOWS IMPROVEMENT. Business last week was a great im- provement on the whole over that of the previous week. It began with a rush on Monday and Tuesday, then slackened for two days and finished up better than it commenced. Saturday was one of the busiest days at this season for some years. The Park street market was crowded which made it quite difficult for the buyers to get around and select their stock. It is hoped that the corpo- ration will sometime in the near future find more spacious quarters which will benefit everybody. They, are even now quite necessary. Chrysanthemums are chiefly in demand now and there is a sufficient amount of good flowers of the best varieties to suit everybody. Bonnaf- fon made its appearance this week and among the most sought for varieties are, white, Alice Byron, which is considered the best, and Ivory; pink varieties most sought are Balfour, Ivory and Liger; yellow, Appleton and Pennsylvania are more preferred than Halliday, which is just about over; crimson flowers are very scarce now the hot weather having forced the early ones all out, and the later ones are being held for the foot- ball game the latter part of next month. The first Easter lilies to be seen for some time are being sold by William Tailby. They have been totally out of the market for two months. The price now being asked is $1.50 while the first shipment brought $2. Violets are being used in large quantities. Carnations are on the whole very good and quickly dis- posed of. Fiancee is most sought after although as yet there are very few to be had. Bride roses are good but rather scarce. NOTES. The stall-holders of the Park street market held a banquet Saturday evening at Young's Hotel. The same efficient officers were elected for another year, Arthur Kidder succeeding to John Walsh's seat on the board of directors. After dining they were entertained by some of the best known members who spoke on interesting subjects covering the last fifteen years. Among the speak- ers were William H. Elliott, Wm. J. Stewart, William Nicholson and Elijah Wood. Everybody enjoyed a very pleas- ant evening and it has been proposed to hold these reunions annually. On Saturday, October 28, the Boston Gardeners' and Florists' Club visited the Waban Rose Conservatories at Natick on an invitation extended by Alexander Montgomery the genial manager. About fifty members made the trip, and after a run through the houses refreshments were served in the potting house. The visitors were well cared for and the teams of the establishment and coaches were employed to transport the guests to and from the railroad station and trollies. Stephen Quinn and wife of Brookline surprised their most intimate friends by returning home Sunday morning froin their honey-moon. They both look as though they had enjoyed themselves and are now settling down encouraged by the best wishes of all their large circle of friends. Robert Cameron, of the Harvard Bo- tanical Garden, sailed from New York October 28 on the S. S. Maraval for Trinidad. He will also visit Grenada, PARADE FLOAT BY W. H. SEARING, GREELEY, COL. igo5. The American Florist. 639 Barbados, Jamaica, Cuba and probably some of the smaller islands in the in- terest of his department. Thomas F. Galvin furnished the deco- rations for the Tewksbury-Graham wed- ding Saturday. Large quantities of white chrysanthemums, American Beauty roses and orchids were used in elaborate settings to beautify both house and church. The matrimonial fever is still extend- ing, Walter Holden, the popular sales- man for L. E. Small being the latest benedict. He was married on Wednes- day to Miss Annie Wright, of Billerica, his native town, and is now on his honeymoon. Preparations are being made for the chrysanthemum exhibition of the Mas- sachusetts Horticultural Society, com- mencing November 9. This year bids fair to be a banner year and we expect to have an unusually fine show. The J. A. Budlong Company and Wa- ban Rose Conservatories are cutting some very fine Bridesmaid roses. The latter concern is also cutting unusually fine' American Beauty, but not enough to supply the demand. Samuel Goddard is cutting a new seedling carnation which bids fair to be a beauty. It is a deeper shade than Law- son, a perfect flower in appearance, with a good full center and strong stem. William Nicholson is producing some beautiful specimens of Byron and Penn- sylvania chrysanthemums. His Byron exceed anything in white ever seen in this vicinity. Edward Fancourt, of S. S. Pen- noch's, and Mr. Zeurkman of M. Rice & Company, both Philadelphia houses, were among the visitors this week. J. W. Howard of Somerville and Wo- burn, reappeared at the market Saturday with some very good Bride and Brides- maid roses. William Sim is bringing in the largest pickings of Princess violets while Small and Gale are producing some excellent Campbells. John McFarland has that handsome golden colored Smith chrysanthemum which is very attractive. W. H. Elliott of Brighton, will open a city depot at 35s Boyleston street, on or about November i. William Nicholson, Jr., has just com- pleted his honeymoon and is back at business again. L. E. Small is producing some un- usually fine Enchantress and Fair Maid carnations. Mrs. John Forbes has attracted the market with a goodly amount of fine stevia. A. M. Davenport is handling some fine Pierson ferns. Washington. BUSINESS GOOD. Decorations continue to make consid- erable business. There has also been a large amount of funeral work sent out during the past week. The day of the chrysanthemum has arrived ; for the next few weeks the other stocks will be in eclipse. Though there are but few per- fect flowers on the market, the chrysan- themum trade is lively. Prices have not reached the figures that will prevail when the really good stock comes in. Much common stock is now retailing at $1 per dozen, when this is out of the way there will be better prices. The United States Department of Agriculture's Plant Bureau is holding its annual chrysanthemum show this week. Electric lights have been placed in the conservatories and the doors opened to the public through the even- ings. The department has a large and interesting variety, and the exhibit is attracting much attention. There are several good commercial varieties and many novelties on exhibition. A 1905 seedling originated by the department has been named by Secretary Wilson in honor of Mrs. Roosevelt. It is a good yellow of regular and compact form and promises to become popular as a com- mercial bloom. Another 1905 seedling, a pink, will, it is said, be named Alice Roosevelt. The display of novelties is interesting, some of them approaching the bizarre. One has been nicknamed the Fishhook flower, its sparce petals be- ing rounder than flat and incurving in the form of a fishhook. Football players' heads are well represented in different colors. But the exhibit is far from be- ing a mere collection of novelties. Many of the old and standard varieties are there, as can be attested by the follow- ing partial list : Yellow — ^Colonel Appleton, Mrs. Duck- ham, Lieut. Colonel Ducrosit, Roi D'lta- lie. Alliance, Charles Nonin and Mrs. F. W. Vallis. In whites there are Tim- othy Eaton, William J. Bryan, Clemen- tine Touset, Mrs. J. Peabody, Mme. Mars:, de Mons, Mme. R. O'Berthur, Mrs. Swinburne, H. A. Allen and Charles Bacque. The pinks are well represented by Chamberlain, Dr. Enguehard, Wm. Duckham, Mrs. Higinbotham and Odette. All the plants are in 12 to 14- inch pots. Some have been grown to a single stem while a large number are in clusters. The giant of the lot is the yellow, Lieut. Colonel Ducrosit, which is indeed a mammoth and should com- mend itself for show purposes if for no other. Roi lyitalie, another yellow has the appearance of being a very useful bloom for commercial purposes, and Jeanne Falconer is another that looks well. Donald McLeod is a yellow, that shows the peculiarity of coming in dif- ferent forms and shades. Some blooms are incurved and compact while others are open with lanky petals. Amateur Conseil is a good red. Edgar Sanders is there and shows up in fine shape, as also does John K. Shaw. Of the pompons, Alena, light pink and Dupont de L'eure are the most notice- able. Of the bronze, chocolate and maroons, Mme. Philip Rogers, Antonin Marmontel, Millicent Richardson and Charles Schwarz are prominent. A bloom that shows good points has been named Dr. Galloway, in honor of the esteemed chief of the bureau. The next meeting of The Florists' Club will be held in Schmidt's hall, 516 Ninth street, N. W., November 7, at 8 p. m. This will be chrysanthemum night, when a good attendance is as- sured and a fine exhibition of choice flowers. The Club decided at its last meeting to award certificates of merit to any new or meritorious exhibit of flower or plant, that may be shown at any of its meetings in the future. Ex- hibits of chrysanthemums from growers are requested which shall have proper care, and be staged so as to show to best advantage, if addressed in care of the secretary (express charges prepaid) Peter Bisset, Twin Oaks, Washington, D. C. Shipment should be so timed as to arrive in Washington on the morn- ing of November 7. S. E. St. Louis. IMPROVED MARKET. / The market this week has improved. Flowers of all descriptions are coming in, but are easily disposed of because they are good. Carnations are looking finer every day. Roses, however, may be considered somewhat scarce, espe- cially white. Chatenay does not seem to sell as readily, but American Beauty is going well, the buds being very much improved both in size and color. Fancy chrysanthemums brought big prices early in the week but later the prices came down almost one-half. Violets are stead- ily improving, the blooms larger and stems longer. The great social event of the week was the Wade-Scullon wed- ding, which with others and general re- ceptions helped considerably to increase business. ABOUT TOWN. Young & Sons had the church deco- ration for the Wade-ScuUen wedding. A fine display of wild smilax and white chrysanthemums adorned the sanctuary, while bay trees, palms, etc., decorated the main building, asparagus and rib- bon being used for the pews. Miss Newman had the wedding bouquets and the home decorations, which were very elaborate. The bridal bouquet was of white orchids. The bridesmaids carried huge bouquets of Bridesmaid roses. The reception room was decorated with large white chrysanthemums and pink roses were used in the dining room. A bill for the maintenance of the Zo- ological Gardens in Forest park was in- troduced in the city council by the board of public improvements. The gardens will be located in the central part of the western half of the park. A super- intendent at $1,500 a year and three as- sistants at $90 per month are author- ized. The officers of the Florists' Club, which meets November 2 for the first time in its new hall on Grand Avenue, expect a very large attendance. This will be the last meeting before the show. W. Jordan, who recently sold his greenhouses, is expecting to take hold very shortly of a good position offered to him. His wife expects to open up a retail flower store in the near future. The Riessen Floral Company reports trade as good. This firm believe in a fine window display and is now showing some fine carnations, violets and chrys- anthemums. A. Jablonsky is now cutting some fine Brides and Bridesmaid roses from his new houses, H. G. Berning handling them. George Angermueller has received dur- ing the past week some extra fancy chrysanthemums which brought good prices. H. G. Berning received a large sup- ply of all kinds of flowers last week, selling out clean at good prices. Some showy posters and postal cards are being widely distributed to advertise the flower sTiow. F. C. Weber was busy the past week with wedding decorations and other so- cial affairs. William Winter, of Kirkwood, is bringing in some good violets and car- nations. F. J. Foster paid a visit to Chicago and Kansas City to take in the horse shows. The Kirkwood growers are now bring- ing in fine violets and carnations. W. F. 640 The American Florist. Nov. 4, Twenty-first Year. Subscription. $1.00 a year. To Europe. $2.00. Subscriptions accepted only from those in the trade. Advertisements, on all except cover pages, 10 Cents a Line Agrate: $1.00 per inch. Cash with Order. No Special Position Guaranteed. Discounts are allowed only on consecutiv" inser- tions, as follows— 6 times. 5 per cent: 13 times. 10 per cent: 26 times. 20 per cent: 52 times. 30 per cent. Space on front pages and back cover page sold only on yearly contract at $1.00 per inch. net. The Advertising Department of the American Florist is for florists, seedsmen and nurserymen and dealers in wares pertaining to those lines only. Orders for less than one-hall inch space not accepted. Advertisements must reach us by Monday to secure insertion in the issue of the same weelc. Address AMERICAN FLORIST CO.. Chicago. When sending us change of address always send the old address at the same time. We do not assume any responsibility for the opinions of-correspondents. THIS ISSUE 48 PAGES WITH COVER. CONTENTS. Fall planting of trees, shrubs, etc fSl Chicago flower show poster (illus.) 632 Florists' plant notes 632 Waban Conservatories. Natick, Mass. (illus.).. 634 St. Louis flower show poster (illus.) 634 Palms and ferns— Some timely suggestions — 634 The St. Louis flower show 635 Herbaceous plant noles 635 Chrysanthemums at the Bureau of Plant Ind- ustry, Washington, D. C. (illus.) 636 'Flower show iudges 636 Chrysanthemum Society of .\merica... 636 Chrysanthemum names tangled ; 637 With the growers .637 —The C. C. PoUworth Co.. Milwaukee. (illusO.637 — H. W. Buckbee. Rockford, 111 637 The retail trade— Greeley enterprise (illus.) 638 —Flowers for President Roosevelt 638 —A Chicago dinner decoration 638 Boston 638 Washington 639 St. Louis 639 Adiantum Croweanum 640 Lilium Harrisii for Easter 640 Meetings next week.. 640 Kansas City 640 Obituary 641 Coming exhibitions 641 Indianapolis 642 Louisville ' 642 Newport. R.I , 642 Denver 642 Chicago 64r VO W K. SOMETfflNGNEW^^^^. A most elegant decorative green. It is largely used by florists of the Pacific Coast, Washington and Ore- gon in decorations. The branches are flat, very thick- ly furnished with exceedingly lustrous, green leaves. and it seems to adapt itself to almost any position in decoration that the Wild Smilax can be used in. New crop Hardy Fems, now ready. Fancy $1.25 per 1000: Dagger, $1.00 per 1000. CALDWELL, the Woodsman, EVERGREEN, ALA. Decorating Evergreens at Wholesale. Wild Smilax. Palmetto and Cycas (fresh cut). Palm Leaves, Galax. Leucothoe, Ferns and Masses, Leal Mold. Orchid and Azalea Peats. Everything In Se.\son. THE KERVAN COMPANY, 20 West 27 Ih St., NEW YORK. FANCY AND DAGGER Ferns No. I Stock Only 75g. per 1000. GtAJL^AJJS.^ Brilliant Brotize or Green, 75c per )000. Use our Laurel Festooning for your Decorations. It gives tlie best satisfaction of any decorative green at this time of the year. Sample lot on application. We make it daily, gathered fresh from the woods. Hand made, full sizes, 4c, 5c and 6c per yard. Once used, always used. Branch Laurel* 35c per large bundle. Princess Pine« by the pound or made into festooning when desired. CBOWI. FERN CO., Millingtou. Mass. Telegraph Office, New Salem, Mass. Long Distance Telephone Connection. HARDY CUT DAGGER AND FANCY FERNS. We carry the finest and most complete line of Decnrative Evrgiems and Florists' bui>plie<. Our specialties are DftC- CER. $1.00. and FAWC* FERNS, Al quality. $1.00 per 1000. Discount on large orders. New crop of CREEN GALAX $1.00 per 1000: BRONZE Cal AX $1.50 per 1000. laurel F'slooning, good and full, handmade, 5c and 6c per yard. Green and Sphiq- num Most. $1.00 per bbl. Sphignum Moss 50c per bag: 5 bags. $2.00. Ivjf Leaves. $4.00 per 1000. Sprnngeri 25c and 50c per bunch. Asparagus Plumosut 50c per bunch or string. Leuco- th e Sprays $1.00 per 100: $7.50 per 1000. New crop Southern Wild Smilax $4.00 and $7.00 per case. We also carry a full line of Florists' Supplies, such as Tin Foil. Cut Wire, Corrugated Boxes, all sizes. Folding Boxes, Ribbons, all sizes and colors, AH Kinds of Letters. Wire Designs, Cycas Leaves, Etc., Etc. is of the best quality and at the most reasonable rates. Please write for our price list. Orders by mail, telephone or telegraph will receive our most careful and prompt attention. HENRY M. ROBINSON & CO., L. D. 'Phone 2618 Main, 8 and 11 Province SI., Boston, Mass. Our stock E. A. BEAVEN, Whelosale Dealer In Southern Wild Smilax And Florist' Hardy Daeorallva Supplies, EVERGReEN, ALg. GREENS FOR DEC0RA1I0N. HARPER, Florist, 912 C St., TACOMA, WASH. We will ship Ferns. Huckleberry, Oregon Grape, Wild Smilax, Cedar and Spruce, English Holly for holidays. Any amount. Any time. It is fine for decorating and cheap to use with cut flowers. Try a case at .$5.00. Mixed, or one or more kinds. Prompt shipment and satisfaction. Cash, please. Hardy Cut Feins 90c per 1000. Xmas. Trees by the carload or in job lots. Princess Pine, $6.50 per 100 lbs. Princess Pine Roping $6.00 per 100 yds. Laurel Roping, $5.00 per 100 yds. Laurel, loose, $3.00 per 100 lbs. Spha^um Moss, 50c per bbl. Table Trees of all kinds, AH orders by mail or dispatch or long distance telephone promptly attended to. THOMAS COLLINS, Hinsdale, Mass. Pease mention the American Florist whtn wrilins;. 644 The American Florist. Nov. 4, Wc have Received for VICTORY, at every Exhibition the Highest Possible Kecognition. Fear Not Wc will not fall down on ...VICTORY The Most Brillianf Scarlet Carnation The Fastest Grower—Larqest Size It has no surplus grass and every shoot produces a bloom. Its color is truly ideal, being a bright, glistening scarlet. As a keeper and shipper, Victory has no equal. At the numerous exhibitions held last season in various parts of the coumtry, it outlasted all its rivals. Endorsed by the ablest and most reliable men in our profession. We invite you to inspect our facilities for supplying the rooted cut- tings in good time and in first-class condition. $2.50 per Doz.; $12 per 100; $100 per 1000; aSO at lOOO rat©. All inquiries will be cheerfully answered and requests for blooms at exhibitions within reasonable distance of New York promptly complied with. A. J. GUTTMAN 1 C. WEBER, The Wholesale Florist of New York, T u ITT 43 W. 28th Street, New York City. LynDroOK, L. 1. Telephone (664-1665 Madison Sq. Send all coirespondence to 43 Wi 28th Sti, NEW YORK CITYi igo5. The American Florist. 645 Peter Reinberg 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. LARGEST GROWER IN THE WORLD. AMERICAN BEAUTIES Per doz- Extra select $3.00 to $4 00 30-inch stems 2.50 24 iach steins 2.00 JS-ioch stems 1.50 15-inch stems 1.25 I2inch stems l.llO Short stems $4.00 to $.600 per 100 Per 100 LIBERTY $300 to $8 CO MAIDS and BRIDES 3.00 to UNCLE JOHN 3.00 to KAISERIN 3.00 to RICHMOND 4.00 to CARNATIONS 2.00 to 6.00 6.00 8.00 8.00 3.00 All flowers are perfectly fresh and properly packed. No charge for packing and drayage on orders over $5.00. Please mention the A merican Florist when wtiting. Wielor Bros. 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. WHOLESALE GROWERS OF Cut Flowers. Am. Beaulies — Per doz. Extra long stems $3.50 30-inch stems 3.00 24-inch stems 2.50 20-inch stems 1.50 15-inch stems 1.25 12-inch stems 1.00 Short 60 Roses— Per 100 Maids $3.00 to $6.00 Brides 3.00 to 6.00 Liberty 3.00 to 7.00 Chatenay 3.00 to 6.00 Golden Gate 3.00 to 6.00 Kaiserin 3.00 to 6.00 Richmond 3.00 to 7.00 Meteor 3.00 to 6.00 Perle 4.00 to 5.00 Carnations 2.00 to 4.00 Chrysanthemums— All colors. Price. $1.00 to$3.00 per doz. Special prices on lots of 100 and over. We grow 100.000 'Mums and can fill any order on short notice. No order too small and none too large. The best stock in the Chicago market. Our Roses never looked better and are com- ing in fine. Our Carnations, as usual, are the best in Chicago. Let us convince you with a trial order. A Daily Shipment from 40 to 60 Growers. WE are ready to take care of your needs with liberal supplies of all grades of stock, packed in a man- ner to reach you in good condition. A trial order will prove that we can and will supply you to advantage. CHRYSANTHENUIVIS. We have them by the Dozen or Thousand. Beauties, Richmond, Kiilarney, Maids, etc. Carnations, Orchids, Valley, Violets, etc. HEADQUARTERS FOR "Superior Qualily" Brand WILD SMILAX BOXWOOD, fine for funeral work, 1 5c per pound, and all Greens, inside Chicago market quotations at all times. If you are not getting our weekly price list it will be worth your while to send us your name for a regular copy— it is absolutely free. J-, -, ^, ,- — __,-_— I — -J ttuouiuicij' lice. L F. WIMER80N CO. V^l^^:\ WHOLESAI E GROWER OF Please mention the A merican Florist when writings BOIQIET GREEN Best quality at lowest rales. We gather our own Greens and bring by our own boat direct. Also CHRISTMAS TREES. Northern Michigan Evergreen Nursery, SCHOONER GEO. L. WRENN. S. W. cor. Clark St. H. Schuenemann, Capt. Bridge. CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Cut Flowers Good Beauties, Maids. Brides and Carnations at reasonable prices shipped direct from greenhouses. D. WOOD BRANT, W. Peterson and N. LlES. Sand for Complsts CalalOBua. Please tnention the A merican Florist when writings Vaughan & Sparry, Wholesale Florists^ S8 and 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. AWRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. M STILL WANT YOUR BUSINESS. We can fill all orders promptly, as we carry large stocks of VERY FINE ROSES, Bride, Bridesmaid and Liberty Roses RECEIVED DAILY. HEADQUARTERS FOR Wild Smilax, Adiaotum, Galax, Leucothoe. SEND US YOUR ORDERS. J. B. DEAMUD, WHOLESALE FLORIST, 51 Wabash Avenue, CHICAGO. I J. a BUDLCNG Boses and Carnations A Specialty. 37-39 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. WHOLESALE GROWER of CUT FLOWERS Whol^ale [lowery^arl^ Chicago Kov. 1. Roses, Beauty, 30 to 36-in. stems 3.00® 4 00 20 to 24 " 2.00® 3.50 15 to 18 " 1.00@ 1.50 " " 12 "1 00@ 1 25 " Liberty, 3.00®, 8.00 " Chaten.iy 2.00® 6.00 " Bride, Bridesmaid 2 (J0@ 6 00 GoldenGate 2.00® 6.00 Killarney 2.00® 8 00 " Richmond 2 0(@ 8 00 Carnations 2 00® 4.00 Valley 3 00® 4.00 Asparagus Plumosus, per string 25 to 50c. sprays 2.00@3.00 " Sprengeri 2,00® 3.00 Galax leaves, Green. ..per 1000,81 35 .20 " Bronze.. " 2 00 Adiautum 75® 1.00 Fancy terns per 1000, 1.50 Smilax 10.00®1250 Violets, single 50@ .60 " double .60® 1.00 Harrisii lilies perdoz. S2.50 Chrysanthemums, lanoy 2.50® 3.00 " small to medium 6.00@10 00 BUY YOUR Gut Flowers, Florists' Supplies, WIRE DESIGNS at THE FLOWER GROWERS' MARKET, 60 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Please ?nention the American Florist when writiiig. Zech&Mann Wholesa le Florists Room 218, 51 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. Telephone, Central 38B4. Bassett&Washburn 76 & 78 Wabash Ave., CHICAGO. tfholesale Dealers and /> < l~i Growers of Cut Flowers GREENHOUSES! HINSDALE. ILU Poehlmann Bros. Co. Wholasala Crowars of D".^i.r.i„ Cut Flowers All teleg:raph and telephone orders given prompt attention. 3S-37 Greenhouses: Randolph SVeet. Morton Grove. Ill OZXIO^A^G^O* SINNER BROS. WHOLESALE CUT FLOWERS GO Wabash Ave., Chicago. Careful attention to all SHIPPING ORDERS. KENNICOTT BROS. GOMPANY 40-42-44 Randolph St., CHICAGO. Our repulalion has always been that we fill orders when others fail. All stock in season at Lowest Market Rates. 648 The American Florist. Nov, ^, Philadelphia. SHORT STOCK AND BRISK DEMAND. Most of the roses appear to be off crop just at present; in consequence there is a great scurrying around to get stock enough for orders. American Beauties were especially scarce the past week, there being a large shipping as well as local demand for them. Prices in consequence have advanced about 2S per cent, the best specials ranging as high as $4 per dozen. The best teas are also up a notch, $6 being the price per hundred. Carnations are also in much better demand. Last Saturday afternoon it seemed impossible to get any pink, the tnarkef being entirely bare of this color. Prices have ad- vanced to $2 for good ordinary. Chrys- anthemums are in full supply ; there is a good number of varieties of the standard mid-summer sorts, but no quantity of any of the new ones. Zimmer of Col- lindale has been cutting quantities of an early yellow pompon that he calls Golden Gem; it is a very pretty variety and seems to have the field to its self in its class. Pennock Brothers had their win- dow filled with small baskets of Golden Gems suspended by narrow ribbons ; they attracted considerable attention and caused quite a demand for flowers. The firm reports having had a very busy week, several large weddings and con- siderable funeral work keeping it con- stantly on the go. Gardenias are having their usual slumbering spell and are very backward, very few flowers coming in ; $3 is still the price per doz. Double vio- lets are coming much better ; there seems to be a good demand for all first grade stock. VISIT TO Stroud's greenhouses. The visit to the Strafl^ord greenhouses of E. A. Stroud last Saturday afternoon was much enjoyed by about one hundred members of the Florists' Club. Carna- tions, of which M'r. Stroud makes a specialty, were looking very fine ; not many flowers have been cut as yet but from this time on there should be large shipments. Mr, Stroud aims at quality rather than .quantity; most of his stock will run into fancies. The principal va- rieties are May Naylor, Enchantress, Harry Fenn, Cardinal, Judge Hinsdale, Governor Bliss and Lieutenant Peary. There were several tables of My Mary- land looking very vigorous and a small lot of Fiancee, the new pink. This looks as if it were an improvement on anything now in the market, the flowers being larger than Enchantress and a beautiful dark shade of blush pink. The range of glass is modern and everything about the place is very much up-to-date. Large Hitchings boilers heat the plant with hot water under pressure. There is one small house of chrysanthemums that are very fine. Appleton, Chadwick and Bonnafl^on are the varieties. Out- side, the grounds are nicely laid out and planted with herbaceous and other hardy stock. Large piles of compost for next season's work had been made ready and coal enough for the season was on hand. After a game of cricket between a coun- try team called the Montgomerys and a scrub eleven from the city, in which the city men were defeated by a score thirty- four to thirty-five, a substantial lunch was served in the packing room. After the good things were put away, vice- president Hohman of the Florists' Club thanked Mr. Stroud for the invitation and very generous treatment received at his hands. Mr. Stroud said it gave him great pleasure to receive the club as a body, and that he was sorry there were not more flowers to show them. He suggested that the latch string was al- ways out and that if anyone would make a visit a little later in the season, there would be something worth looking at. Horace Dumont sang a song in his usual good style, and all returned to town much pleased with the trip. NOTES. The Leo Niessen Company say they never had such Bride and Bridesmaid roses at this season of the year before. Mr. Niessen says he never saw such a demand for American Beauty roses at this season. Although the firm is hand- ling many more than last year, it can hardly keep up with the demand. The Philadelphia Cutflower Company have added another American Beauty rose grower; the first shipment was fine. They are receiving some extra fine En- chantress carnations. S. S. Pennock has begun work on his new addition; he says he wishes it were finished, for his consignments are get- ting heavy. Dumont & Company have a stock of choice chrysanthemums; they find their new ice box a great accommodation. William McKissick made a hit with his Harrisii lilies. He says he will spring another surprise before long. Berger Brothers are handling some very fine chrysanthemums. They report a busy week. K. Buffalo. The fine weather of the past six weeks has changed and now we are having the usual October brand. Rain in large quantities and colder weather are what we had for Sunday and Mon- day. Roses are improving very fast but the chrysanthemums coming in do not help the rose sales. Early varie- ties of chrysanthemums are not as good keepers as one would expect. Nearly all that . are coming in have the two faults — bruising easily and dropping all the petals after one has been pulled out. Fortunately the later varieties are not that way. The new wholesale house opened for business October 23. The stock was good and Mr. Netsch was well satis- fied with the opening. S. A. Anderson has a fine show of orchids, plants and cut flowers in his window, arranged with farleyense and other adiantums. Prof. Cowell, after two weeks' con- finement with sciatica, left for New York and Boston on pleasure and busi- ness. Recent visitors : Henry Wise, East Aurora; F. B. Lewis, Lockport; E. A. Butler, Niagara Falls. BisON. Omaha. HORSE SHOW HELPS BUSINESS. Business is brisk and stock very scarce, especially carnations ; never be- fore has stock been so hard to get in October. Chrysanthemums are in and selling at good stiff prices. The local horse show demanded a lot of flowers. Orchids were used more plentifully this season than last year. Hess & Swo- boda cut as soon as the flowers came into full bloom and sold seventy-five to one hundred blossoms every day of the show week. Violets are very much in demand and hard to get. Potted plants sell well and command good prices in spite of a department store that sells 5-inch Boston ferns at 29 cents each and 6-inch kentias for 50 cents. This stock is full of rust and ill-grown. B. Haas, pioneer florist, died October ■26, leaving a fifteen-year-old daughter, Lina. The florists attended the funeral service in a body. Some of the local florists contemplate a visit to the Kansas City flower show. A. Donaghue, Jr.,^went' on a hunting trip for ten days. Grippe. Bay Trees FOR DECORATING. Standard or Tree Shaped. We bifer a recent importation of excellent trees of excep- tional good value, dense heads, bushy, of a rich dark green color. Heiffht of stems. Diameter of crowns. Each. 42 to 45 inches 24 to 26 inches $ 6.00 42 to 45 inches 26 to 28 inches 7,50 42 to 45 inches 30 to 32 inches 10.00 42 to 45 inches 34 to 36 inches 12.50 42 to 45 inches 40 to 42 inches 15.00 Pyramidal Shaped. Height of stems. Diameter at base. Each. 3^2 feet 16 to 18 inches $2.50 4H feet 24 to 26 inches 6.00 5 feet 26 to 2,8 inches 7.50 6 feet 30 inches 10,00 6 feet 32to34inches 12.50 7 feet 38 to 40 inches 15.00 Dwarf Standard Bay Trees. This is soraethinfr new which meets with ready sale: these are prown on short stems and for many purposes preferable to the repular forms. Height of stems. Diameter of crowns. Each. 24 inches 15 inches $2.00 30 inches 24 to 26 inches 6.00 For a full line of seasonable stock refer to our current Wholesale List. HENRY A. DREER, chesTnu*t s... Philadelphia, Pa. igo5. The American Florist. 649 Cut Easter Lilies, Southern Smilax. Absolutely The Best Possible Service . Business Hoars 7 a. m. to 8 p. m ■ W. E. McKISSICK, """"^'""rl;^„.sT. 1221 Filbert Street, PHILADELPHIX, PS. Please ?neniion the A merican Florist when Tvriting, To fill orders for American Beauties, Lily of the Valley, Chrysanthe- mums, Carnations, Violets and all varieties of Tea Roses in lots of one liundred to one thousand at short notice. Gel Our Prices Beloro Ordering Elsewhere WELCH BROS., 15 Province Street, Boston. Mass. -CUT STRINGS OF- Asparagus Plumosus Nanus First-class stock, running even and full, SOc each. W. H. ELLIOTT, - - Brighton, Mass. = THE '- j J. M. McCullougli's Sons Go. [ \ Wholesale Florists. \ % Jobbers of FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, I S SEEDS and BTJIiBS. r ~ Price List on Application. ^ i CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. I ^ Special attention given to Shipping Orders. ^ iaieWalnutSt., CIHCINNATi, OHIO.F I Phone Main 684 Z a*'ip-iri|P'iP"M"ir'«'M"ir«''rMrH"i''ir«"iru'M"irM'T|M|»-,p',|,f, IHease mention the American FLortst when •Jvrtcins: H. G. BERNING, Wholesale Florist 1402 Pine SL, ST. LOUIS, MO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, C. S. KUEHN, Wholesale Florist, 1122 Pine SL. ST. LOUISf MO. A Oomolete Line of Wire Designs.- F^ase mention the American Florist when writing. Chrysanthemums Carnations, Roses Pittsburg's Largest and Oldest Wholesalers. PITTSBURG CUT FLOWER CO., Ltd. 504 Liberty Ave., PITTSBURG. PA. HOUI-V, IVIOSS, Etc. Fancy Holly, in cas 2x2x4 feet per case, $3.00 Cheaper '" , in case 2x2x4 ft. per case. $250 to 2 75 Green Sheet Moss in large thin pieces, per bbl. 1.25 Laurel Branches, 2x2x4 feet case, long" stems per case 2.25 Cedar Branches. 2x2x4 feet case, with ber- ries, per case 3.00 Can ship now. Cash or satisfactory reference from unknown parties. W. Z. PURNELL, Snow Hill, Md. Piease mention the A merican Florist when writine Whol^ale power/arK^ Boston, Nov. 1. s. Beauty, best 20 00@25 00 " " medium 12 00@I6 00 " culls 6.00® 8 00 Bride, Bridesmaid 3.00® 4.00 Extra 4.011® 8 00 Liberty 200@600 Carnations 1 00® 1 50 Fancy 2 (I0@, 2.50 Lily of the valley 3 OP® 4.00 Smilax 800@I300 Adiantum 50®. I 00 Asparagus 35 00@50 00 Chrysanthemums 1.50® 2.00 Violets 60® .'5 Philadelphia, Nov. 1. Roses, Tea 3-00® 4 O'J " extra 5 Oii@ 8.00 Llberiy 4iiO@I2.0i Queen o£ Edgely, extra 15.00@35.00 firsts .... 8 00® 00 " Beauty, extra 15.00®25 00 firsts 8.00@1000 Carnations 1 60® 2 50 Lily of the valley 2 00@, 4 00 Asparagus 25 00@5noo Smilax 15 00@20 00 Adianlura 7:i@ 1 50 Chry-anthemums 6 00@,25.00 C.ittlevas 50® .60 Gardenias 25 00@35.00 Violets, double 50@ .75 BUTFALO, Nov. 1. Roses, Beauty 4 00@25 00 Bride, Bridesmaid, Meteor 2.00®. 8.no Carnations l.on@400 Lily of the val'ev 3 00® 4.00 Asparagus, strings 40.00@50.00 Smilax 1501 Adiantum 75® 150 Lilies 3.00@15 00 Violets 50® .75 Chrysanthemums 5.00®2O00 The Philadelphia Cut Flower Go. WHOLESALE FLORISTS, 1S16 and 1518 Saniom St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Fancy Carnations, Single Violets, Roses. GROWEKS, NOTICE.— We are open for ship- ments of anythinggood. We make weekly returns. Please jnention the A merican Florist wheyi writing. Sphagnum Moss and Peat. Best grades at lowest prices. Selected stock Moss for design work. Green Decorating Moss. Live Sphagnum for orchid culture. Nursery Stock Moss at lowest prices, Leaf Mould. Fiberous and Rotted Peat. Best grades. Before ordering your supply elsewhere. Write us for prices. Give us a trial and be convinced that we can give you satisfaction in these goods. American IVloss & K at Co . Corlis Bros.. Praps., Waretown, Or-ean Co N i. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Pittsburg Florists' Exchange, WHOLESALE FLORISTS and Florists' Supplies. 228 Diamond St., PITTSBURG, PA. Send for w^eekly price list and prices on larsa orders.. Please mention the A merican Florist when wrUU^, J. B. MURDOCH & CO^ WHOLESALE FLORISTS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. 545 Liberty Ave., PITTSBURG, PA. Please mention the A merican Florist when writii^ N. Y. GUT FLOWER EXCHANGE Coogan BIdg., 6th Ave. & W. 26th St.. New York. } Open for Cut Flower Sales at S o'clock Every Morning. DESIRABLE WALL SPACE TO RENT FOIt ADVERTISING. JOHN DONALDSON, Secretary. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. GEO. H. ANGERMUELLER Wholesale Tiorist Gut Flowers and Florists' Supplies. CONSIGNMENTS SOLICITED. 1324 Pine Street, St. Louis, Mo. BEDGER BROTHERS, WHOLESALE FtORISTS. 1235 Filbert St., PHILADELPHIA, PA. Have better facilities than ever before to fill your orders for the best Cut Flowers in the market. A trial order is requested. Consignments solicited, CHAS. H. NETSCH, Commission M^ l01?HS X CUT FLOWERS, FLORISTS' SUPPLIES, Buffalo, N. Y. 335 ElUcoU Street, Long Distance Phones, Wild Smilax i-^EONIfSSfN CO. TTIIU OrlllllU/V 1217 Arch St , PHILADELPHIA, PA. store open from 7 a. m. to 8 p. m. 650 The American Florist. Nov. 4> New York. SLIGHT REACTION IN THE MARKET. The improvement noted in the market last week was maintained until October 31, when there was a slight reaction, a circumstance not unusual under condi- tions such as have existed for a week and more. The change can be but tem- porary, however, as all indications point to a good and continuous business for many weeks to come. Roses are more plentiful than last report, with no pre- ponderance in favor of either white or red. The quality of arrivals shows im- provement, and with special grades to be had, values have risen somewhat. Amer- ican Beauties are good in grade, and bring slightly higher prices than last week. Liberty roses are still short in stem, but otherwise are satisfactory. Kil- larney is growing in popular favor, and on some days is noticeably in demand. Carnations are plentiful, and move fairly well in the better grades; but outdoor blooms, which are still coming in, cut a poor figure. Some of the later and bet- ter sorts of chrysanthemums are com- ing in, and when fine in quality bring maximum prices, and in some instances go even beyond. Col. D. Appleton, white Coombes, and William Duckham, are varieties seen to advantage just now. Violets have advanced in price with the cooler weather, and the quality is better. Here and there prices beyond the run of quotations are secured for fancy stock. Outside stock is about done and the market is settling itself in the direc- tion of indoor produce and more re- munerative values. The demand for smilax, asparagus and adiantum, though hardly what is expected, may be con- sidered fair. The Market, November I. — The mar- ket continues sluggish and prices are weakening. NOTES. Reed & Keller are supplying an im- mense demand for terra cotta grass growing heads, which in the new pat- terns have become very popular with retail florists for window novelties. An- other novelty that is proving a winner of patronage for holiday trade, is a fold- ing paper wreath originated by the firm. A line of rustic birch pot covers and glass baskets is also enjoying a good run. The annual chrysanthemum show un- der the auspices of the American Insti- tute of the City of New York opened at the Herald Square Exhibition hall, Macy building, Broadway and Thirty-fourth street, October 31. The exhibits also included orchids, roses, carnations, or- namental plants, fruits, vegetables, field crops and implements. Alexander J. Guttman is now receiving Appleton chrysanthemums that closely approach exhibition grades. He is also' receiving a fine new pink variety, a com- mercially good sort in point of color, size, and keeping qualities, a sport from William J. Bryan, and one to be dis- seminated shortly. W. E. Trimble, Burbank, Cal., is visit- ing A. B. Coombes, Jr., the Queens, L. I., florist. Mr. Trimble says he grows cucumbers exclusively under glass, and gets for them an average of $1.50 per dozen. He plants them for succession and cuts a crop every six weeks. A. Le Moult, the Bowery florist, on October 26 celebrated the fortieth anni- versary of his establishment in busi- ness in New York. He can safely be considered one of the oldest, if not the oldest florist in New York in point of establishment. At the meeting of the New York Flo- rists' Club November 13, there will be a grand exhibit of chrysanthemums. At this meeting club officers for 1906 will be nominated, the nominees to stand for election at the December meeting. John Reck, Bridgeport, Conn., was in town this week. He has in cut some fine Timothy Eaton and Appleton chrys- antliemums, which he is shipping to eastern markets. The roof greenhouses at Bloomingdale Brothers' department store, are this week devoted to a grand exhibition of orchids; the number of visitors daily is very large. Joseph Deal, Astoria, has retired from business. His six greenhouses will probably be dismantled, as the lease of the ground expires very shortly. Theodore F. Ehrhardt, Woodside, L. I., has just installed in his greenhouse plant a new Furman heater of the larg- est size. Alfred H. Langjahr is now receiving daily some grand lily of the valley and Adiantum Croweanum. Visitors : Philip Breitmeyer, Detroit, Mich.; Robert Craig, Philadelphia. Brandon, Man. — Fred Mansofl re- cently returned from a shooting trip with seventeen brace of prairie chickens, twenty-one geese, and 165 ducks. He has added a new house to his plant this year, 15x100 feet. Chrysanthemum Novelties ONCE MORE A GRAND LOT OF NOVELTIES ARE IN SIGHT. In WHITES I offer Beatrice May, the finest thing in years; Mrs. F. F. Thompson, G. H. Kerslake, May Seddon, etc., etc. PINKS. Viola, Mrs. J. Marshall, Mrs. John E. Dunne. CRIMSONS. Merstham Crimson, Mrs. H. Partridge. OTHER COLORS. E. J. Brooks, Mary Ann Pockett, R. E. Richardson. YELLOWS. Mrs. Geo. Beech, Old Gold, Mrs. Wm. Knox, Mme. G. Rivol, etc. These varieties I will place on exhibition at the great New York Show Oct. 3 J . CHARLES n. lOTTY, Madison, N. J. 1905. The American Florist. 651- THE RELIABLE COMMISSION HOUSE. RICHIWIOND ROSES RECEIVED DAIUY. Jw>3« J3» rUlNKIlM^ll^ Ben Telephone. 324.i NEW YORK. 325 Madison Square. VALLEY Special Prices Made on Yearly Contracts. RIBBONS AND FLORISTS' SUPPLIES. Samuel S. Pennock, TUP WHOLESALE ' ■■^ FLORIST, >HIL.ADEI.RHIA. YOUNG & NUGENT Telephone 2!6& Madison bV WhOlBSSlG FlOriSlSl CATTLEYAS, GAR0ENI4S. ROSES. CARMATIONS and all seasonable novel- ties. 'Wiih our long experience in shipping, and competent assistants In our packing department, we are in a position to guarantee out-ol-town customers who place their orders with us that they will not be disappointed. mm. WILLIAM GHORMLEY, Pally Receiver and Shipper ot Fresh Cut Flowars. Orchids, Roses, Carnations, Valley, Lilies, etc. Tiliphonts 2200 and 2201 Madison Squara. 57 West 28th Street, NEW YORK CITY. Choice Carnations. SBieoteo Roses. Traendly&Schenck NEW YORK CITY, 44 W. 28tli Street, Cut Flower Exctianga New Teispbone No i98 & 799 Madison Sq. JOHN YOUNG, Special American Beauties, Surpassing Carnations, Lily of the Valley, Orchids, and all Seasonable Flowers. 51 West 28th St., NEW YORK^ Telephone 1905 Mddfson Square. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Wbolf^ale power/arl^fe New Yokk, Nov. 1. Roses, Beauty best " " medium '• " culls " Liberty, best '* *' culls " Bride. Bridesmaid, G. Gate, " Kaiserin, Uarnot Carnations '' ■ fancy and novelties Violets Lily of the valley Lilies Smilax Adiantum > ^ Asparagus ■ Chrysanthemums.. $ .35@|3.00 doz, 10.00@50.a0 3.00@,10 00 .50®, 2 00 3.00@IO 00 .50® 2 00 .50® 6,00 1 50® 6.00 .50® 2 00 3 00 .40® 1 00 1 00® 3.00 5 00® 6.00 8 00®10.00 .50® 1 00 20 00@SOOO FLOWERS SHIPPED BY John I. Raynor, Are the best product of the best growers for the New York Market. ADIANTUM CROWEANUM sold here exclustvelf. 49 W. 28th St., NEW YORK. Tel. 1998 MadisoD Square. Please mention the A tnerican Florist wheti writings Walter F. Sheridan, WHOLESALE FLORIST, Telephone 902 Madison Square, 39 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Please mention the American Florist when writing. Wholesale Commission Dealer. Ciit Vl<3's!ve.r^, CONSIGNMENTS SOUCITED. Tel. 167 Madison Sq. J. K. ALLEN, Established 1887. Roses, Violets, Carnations, Specialties. Open 6 a. in. 106 W. 28ih St., Original Pioneer Hous»— Ettabliihed 1871. JAMES HART 117 W. 30th St., NEW YORK. Wholesale and Commission Consignments solicited. Shipping orders promptly attended to. 'Phone ^6 Madison. Mease mention the A merican Florist when wriiine, FORD BROS. Receivers and Shippers of Fresh Flowers 48 West 28th St. NEW YORK. Telephone 3870-3871 Madison Sq. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, Charles Millang WHOLESALE FLOBIST. Conservatory connected from which I can ship ferns and decorative plants promptly. 50 W. 29th St. NEW YORK. TeL 3860 and 3861 Madison Squara. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. Thomas Young WHOLESALE FLORIST, 43 West 28th St., NEW YORK. Please rtention tke A mericin Florist when writing. The Only House Handling the |/||^T/\nV New Red Carnation Vll/IUKI To be Disseminated 1906, Also a complete line ot Choicest: Flowers. ALEX.J.GUTTMAN,Sor.^.t 43 West 28th Street, NEW YORK. Telephones: 1664-1665 Madison Square. Please mention tke A merican Florist when writing. Receivers and Shippers of Cut Flowers. ConsignmentB Solicited. A.L.Y0UNG&C0.,^5?i' 54 Wast 2Slh SIrael, Telephone 3559 Madison Sq. NEW YORK. Please mention the A merican Florist -when writing. sts. 20 Years' Experience, Tel. 4878 Madison. John Seligman, WHOLESALE FLORIST S6 Wes< 26tli Street, NEW YORK. OPPOSITE N. Y. CUT FLOWER CO. Everything in Cut Flowers. Consignments from growers solicited. Prompt returns. Best, prices. Satisfaction guaranteed. CARNATIONS 1WIY SPECIALTY. Conslgnmenls Solicited. Prompt Payments. Established 1891. Alfred H. Langjahr, ",L\?„f ■ Telephone 3924 Madison Square. PHIL.F.KESSLER Wholesale Commission Florist 56 WEST 26th STREET, Consignments solicited. Navu Vm«lr Prompt payments. l^CWIf 1 Wrl^a STARKE & KLEINE, Wholesale Florists and Plantsmen. 4532^Hadi'son%. We make a specialty of Plants, Palms, Feras. Dracaenas and all Decorative Plants. Tele- phone your wants. 52 W. 29th at.. New York. 652 The American Florist. Nov. ^, CUT FLOWERS OR DESIGNS will be Delivered for the Trade on Wire or Mail Orders in Best Qualities and Prices. DETROIT. lOHN BREITMEYER'S SONS ^ Cor. MIAMI and GRATIOT AVES. DETROIT, MICH. Artistic Designs. ^^^^ Higii Grade Cut Blooms. We coveF all Michigan points and good sections of Ohio. Tnd^ana anri Canada. Kease mention the American Florist when writing, SAiM fRANCISCO. Established 1872. Sievers & Boland, FLORAL ARTISTS 33 Post Street, SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. CHICAGO. INDIANAPOLIS. Bertermaoo Bros. Co. FLORISTS 241 Massachusetts Bve., INDIANAPOLIS, IND. ST. LOUIS. Fred. C. Weber, FLORIST, 4320-4328 Olive St., ST. LOIIS, MO. Established 1873. Bell. Lindell 676. DENVER. T he Park • ••Floral Co. J^^fe^^rnl'^^ DENVER, COLO. MILWAUKEE. C. C. Pollwortli Co. MILWAUKEE, WIS. Will take proper eare of WISrnNKIN your orders in »Y*JUU11J111. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, WASHINGTON. ShaikrmsE 14th and Eye Streeis, I^°Zfn. WASfflNGTON. D. C. Piease mention the A merican Florist when writing. DENVER. nORAL DESIGNS AND TLOWERS. Best Quality on Shortest Notice. DAHIELS & FISHER, "c'd^o'" Order by mail, telephone, telesraph or cable. Cable address: ' Daniels Denver." All Mail. Telephone, Telegraph or Cable Orders jfiven prompt and careful attention. RELIABLE AGENTS IN ALL LEADING EUROPEAN CITIES. Please mention the A me> ican Fiorist when writing, WASHINGtON. A. Gude & firo. FLORISTS 1214 F Street, Washington, D. C. CHICAGO. P.J.HAISWIRTH Auditorium Annex, ^^ CHICAGO. iMaU, telegraph or telephone orders filled oromptly in best stylOc Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, BUFFALO. BUFFALO, N. Y. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, ATLANTIC CITY. CHOICEST FLOWERS. George H. Berke F-|_ORIST. Looal and Long Distance Phones. 1505 Pacific Ave., ATLANTIC CITY, N. J. To New Subscribers for 1906 We will send without charge the October Number of our Book until the edition is exhausted. The privileges of membership commence from the date of subscription. Write for particulars. National Florists' Board of Trade, 36 Pine Sireel. NEW YORK CITY. WASHINGTON. ATLANTA. ATLANTA FLORAL CO. ^^"t??r^^ ATLANTA, GEORGIA. NEW YORK. W. H. Donohoe, 2 WEST 29th STREET, Formerly of Youngr's. NFAx/ VflRIf Tel. 3034 Madison Sq. "*- ^ » UR.IV. Orders from the trade, for theatre, steamship or otherwise, filled in first-class style, at wholesale prices. TRY ME. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing, WASHINGTON. GEO. H. COOKE, Connecticut Avenue and L Street, WASHINGTON, D. C. Hease mention the American Florist when writing. ST PAUL HOLM & OLSON, ST. PAUL. THE LEADING FLORISTS OF THE NORTHWEST Orders will be well cared for anywhere in Minnesota and the Dakotas. GALVESTON. Mrs. Chas. Eickholt, 2319 AVENUE M, OAUVESTON. TEXAS. Cut Flowers, Floral Designs, Decorations. Telephone 1087. All mail, telegraph or teleptione orders promptly and artistically filled. OMAHA. HESS 5p SWOBODA, Florists, I41S Famam Street. 'Phone iSOl and L. U82. OMAHA, NEB. SPRINGFIELD. Mark Aitken FLORIST. 378 Main St., Springfield, Mass. JACKSONVILLE. MILLS THE FLORIST, 36 W. Forsyth Street, JACKSONVILLE, FLA. SAVANNAH. John Wolf, FLORIST, -SAVANNAH, GA. KANSAS CITY. GEO. M. KELLOGG, 906 Grand Avenue, KANSAS CITY and PLEASANT HILL, MO. Will fill all orders for Cut Flowers, Funeral Designs. Wedding and Birthday Gifts that may be entrusted to him. igos. The American Florist. 653 ""they will win the prize."* Our $4.00 Chrysanthemums, extra select. Fancy Chrysanthemums, $2.50 to $3.00 per dozen. Good Large Chrysanthemums, $15.00 per 100. TRY OUR SELECTION, $10.00 to $12.50 per JOO. These include many really high price Chrysanthemums. I-rOXrOII^r^OlciXJJM:®, fine stock, $2.00 per dozen. FANCY MAIDS, VIOLETS, VaLLEY. 3. L. Randall Company, 19-21 Randolph Street, CHICAGO. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing. • ^^•••^^♦•V#^ ••••••♦• #W9 #V9V ••••♦ ^♦•••••♦' K. ^k^k^K.^h ^K.dK.^k.^b ^k^^^^^k ^k^^^k^^ ^'~^^— — — — .-.^— ... — ^— -» — -i--^- Vynrysdniricnfiunfis 5oc to $3.00 per dozen, ' : ALL OTHER SEASONABLE ELOWERS. -TRY us WE WILL PLEASE YOU.- I HOLTON & HUNKEL CO., 462 Milwaukee St. Three Lond Distance Telephones. Milwaukee^ Wis. : ♦ ♦ I Without doubt the Best Equipped Wholesale House in the west, Please mention the A merican Florist when ivriting. The Cleveland Cut Flower Company, WHOLESILE CUT FLOWERS, FLOBISTy SUPPLIES, WIRE DESIGNS, AGENTS FOR THE EVERLASTING GREENHOUSE TILE BENCH. 52 and 54 High Street, CLEVELAND, OHIO. Please mention the A merican Florist when wriling. NEPHROLEPIS PIERSONI ELEeANTISSIMA Grand stock— In all sizes. Very popular in New York and all the large cities. Unpreeadentsd Sala of Large Spselmans A splendid investment to plant NOW for the fall trade. Prices from 75c each; $9.00 per dozen: $50.00 per 100 up to $2.00. $3.00, $5.00. $7.50 each. Satisfaction guaranteed. F. R. PIERSON CO., Tarrytown, N. Y. Please mention the American Florist 7vhen writing J. B. Braidwood, ""Z^^l:^ FLORIST. '-^ — COLORADO SPRINGS, COL. All Orders Given Prompt Attention, Please mention the American Florist when writing. CTOCK *MUMS. — Best commercial varieties. ■^ Cheap. New varieties: Emily Mileham, Merstham YeUow. McNiece, Mrs. W. Duckham, Red Duckham. Mme. Paul Sahut. $1.25 per doz. Adelia and Majestic. $2.00 per doz. Wm. Duck- ham. Filkins, Etherington. Eng-uehard. Bonnaffon, W. Bonnaffon, Eaton. Chautauqua. Gold, Kalb, Willowbrook. Appleton. Shrimpton. T. W. Pock- ett. Nellie Pockett. Halliday. P. Ivory. W. Ivory. Robinson, Whilldin. Xeno. Wanamaker. Wed- ding, Plumridge, Quito. Liger. Prima. American Beauty. Lady Hanham. Coombes. Ben Wells. Lady Harriott. Estelle. Sunshine, 60c per doz.: $4.00 per 100. for a limited time only. Many of these are ready to ship at once. We need room, and therefore otifer them cheap. Cash with order. Subject to being sold. FOEHLMANN BROS. COMPANY, Morton Grove, Cook Co., 111. Please nienliun cne AmenCun F.ornt when writings AMERICAN BEAUTIES. Cut Roses— American Beauties and all kinds of Tea Roses at lowest prices. Trial orders solicited. HELLER BROS., New Castle, Ind. South Park Floral Company. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing,, Boston Ferns. E.xtra fine stock for retail trade: 5-inch at 22Hc each; 6-inch at 35c each. Special discounts on 100 or 1000. C\C.\ AMFN 't-in<^h at $10 00 per 100. \, I VLMmiai 3.jn(.i, gt 5 00 per lOO. The Cation Greenhouse Co., Cor. 5th Ave. and Elliott St., PEORIA, ILL. Please mention the A merican Florist when writing., ICE BROTHERS, 128 N. 6th St., MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. Wholesale Cut Flowers and Supplies. WildSmilax I ^'?r^ii.^L^^ Shippers of ohoioe Cut Flowers and Qreens of all kinds. Try us Please inenlion the American Florist whenwriting 654 The American Florist. Nov /r The Seed Trade. AMERICAN SEED TRADE ASSOCIATION. _^ W H. Grenell. Pierrepont Manor, N. Y., Pres.: L. L. May, St. Paul, Minn., First Vioe-Pres. ; C. E. Kendell, Cleveland, O., Seo'y and Treas Twenty-fourth annual ■1 convention at San Jose, Cal., 1906. . « Visited Boston : W. Hagemann of William Hagemann & Company, New York. Lester L. Morse has issued a new and revised edition of his "Field Notes on Sweet Peas." The Pacific Seed Growers Company has been organized, T. A. Cox, presi- dent, Henry Voorman, Treasurer, J. B. Agnew, general manager. The United States Seed Company of St. Louis, Mo., has incorporated with $2,000 capital stock all paid. The in- corporators are Everett Davis, John H. Elton and T. W. Davis. Cincinnati, O.— Albert McCulIough gave a dinner at the Queen City Club, October 27, to twenty-five friends pre- vious to his departure for a month's hunting and fishing in Florida. Springfield, Mo.— The Planters Seed Company is building a warehouse 36X 60 feet and installing power cleaning machinery. The prospects for seed trade in the southwest are reported bright. Joseph Breck & Sons, Boston, Mass., have added to their business an agency for buying and selling real estate and also the leasing, caring for and loaning money thereon. Shelley E. Thayer is in charge. Bouquet Green. — Continued rains, during the first half of October and snow since the 20th have rendered the outlook for a good harvest of bouquet green very doubtful and as the contin- ued cold weather has prevented the snow from going off the pickers are not disposed to go out into the water and snow. Present prospects are for con- silerably higher prices. A Cucumber Seed Suit. In the cucumber seed suit involving $15,000, full particulars of which ap- peared in our issue of July 15, page 1 116, Judge Honore ordered judgment for costs entered against the plaintiff, F. H. Swett & Company, October 31. The plaintiff made motion for a new trial which was denied. An appeal to a higher court will probably be taken. This decision is of great interest to seed merchants and growers since it holds that a seed merchant is not liable under an implied guaranty. The Rice House Warming. Jerome B. Rice, the well-known seeds- man of Cambridge, N. Y., recently held a house warming in honor of the open- 3,700 ACRES OF GARDEN SEEDS IN CULTIVATION. Braslan Seed Growers Go. Wholesale Seed Growers. SAN JOSE, CAI.IF-ORNIA. ing of his new $100,000 mansion. Two years were spent in the construction of the building. It is located on the site of the homestead of Mr. Niles, the foun- der of the Jerome B. Rice Seed Com- pany. The reception rooms were elab- orately decorated in yellow, white and pink, and great masses of foliage plants were used with good effect. One of the features of the evening's entertainment was a dance in the new barn on the es- Ditlev Eltzholz. Seed merchant and seed grower of Kinge, Den- marlc, now visiting this country. tate. About 500 invitations were sent to prominent people in this section of the state. Dutch Bulb Crops. The bulb season being about closed the business of the year may be sum- marized as follows, as per reports re- ceived October 18: Tulip trade started briskly, prices going up to the very end, and all leading varieties fetched higher prices; for example Scarlet Due second size is sold now at $7, first size at $8 and over. Keizerskroon, Yellow Prince, $4 to $4.50; La Reine, $4 to $4.50; Murillo, $11 to $12; Salvator Rosa, true, $17 to $18; Couronne d'Or, $14 to $15. Only the later forcing varie- ties, such as Chrysoloro and L' Im- maculae, showed a tendency to lower figures. We believe the reasons were good demand and dealers quoting low prices early in spring, as crop prom- ised very well. Most of tulip stocks, however, ripened a few days too early, not giving exactly small crops, but a smaller number of salable bulbs. We do not believe the acreage will be smaller than last year. Hyacinths went off very well, es- pecially large sizes, at stiff prices, but steady and a little higher than ex- pected in the small grades. All pure white was dear, and so was the large size of all leading varieties in white and rose. Dark blue as a rule was cheap enough, and of this shade there is really a general surplus. What is left now of hyacinths is to be bought at reduced prices, but this is the same every season, as no good grower cares to plant hyacinths which ought to have been sold, the stock being too old. Probable reason for the high prices was the good demand every- where. The harvest was very good in the smaller grades, but not quite what was expected in the large sizes. We do not expect a smaller acreage. Narcissus showed a rising tendency very early in the season. This was, however, for a few days only, and was caused by a couple of firms offering stiff prices for the large bulbs. Prices soon fell down to the old level, and may varieties were sold at prices which do not pay to grow. Empress and Golden Spur only fetched a decent price. Double Von Sion sold slowly, and for the first time in three or four seasons there is a surplus of good double-headed, double Von Sion. The harvest of double Von Sion was very good. Named crocuses started at last year's prices, and went up and rose 100 per cent in prices for all grades. Striped were easiest to buy, and white varieties, which were cheapest for years are dearest this time. Yellow crocuses went off more or less slowly, but did not drop in price very much. The season for autumn stock has started Gladioli Blushing Bride, Ack- ermanni, and nearly all dwarf varieties are cheap. Colvillei, white, sells well at good prices. High prices are offered for large size Brenchleyensis, and good prices for the smaller grades. There was a fear that gladioli all around might drop in prices, but we believe that Brenchleyensis, Colvillei, white, and Gandavensis will hold their prices throughout this season. Spirea compacta is reported as a general failure. All other varieties of spirea, also ' montbretia, dielytra, etc., are offered at reduced prices. BURPEE^S SEEDS Philadelphia. Wholesale Price List for Florists and Market GardenerSc Please mention the American Florist whenwritine. Iron Age 99 FARM and GARDEN IMPLEMENTS. INo. 6 "Iron Age" Combined Double and Sinjrle Wheel Hoe, Hill and Drill Seeder. The Most Complete and Satisfactory Line of Garden Tools on the Market. Your 1906 Cataloirue should include these tools. Cuts and Copy we furnish. BATEMAN NFG. CO. Box 84, GRENLOCH, N. J. igo5. The American Florist. 655 Chas. P. Brsishn OF THE Braslan Seed Growers Company, SAN JOSE, CAL. Will start on his Annual Eastern Trip November lo. We liave under personal supervision and cul- tivation, Crop 1906, 4,300 acres. Wait for Brashn who will maKe right prices. Fresh Importations Every Month. FERTILE. PRODUCTIVE. English in bricks, per 100 lbs., $6.00 1. o. b. New York; $6.60 f. o. b. Chicago. Write lor prices on quantity. VXUGHXN'S SEED STORE 84-86 Randolph St., 14 Barclay St.. CHICAGO. -—'---. LEONARD ®^^° GROWERS We are among the largest growers of Peas Beans and Garden Seeds in the trade. Write for Prices. NEW YORK. CROP I905. Rawson'sRoya! Strain Cyclamen Is ready for delivery. This strain has no equal or better. Perfect flowers of giant type are borne on long, erect stems in such profu- sion that they almost hide the . foliage and pot. We can offer the followmg colors: Pure white, deep red, deli- cate pink, Christmas red, white with claret base, mauve, salmon pink and a mi,\ture of unsurpass- able variety at $1.00 per 100 seeds: $9.00 per KXX) seeds. W. W, RAWSON & CO , 12 and 13 Fanueii Hall Square, BOSTON. C.C. MORSE & CO. SEED GROWERS, fll5.817SansomeSf., SAN FRANCISCO, CAL, Careful Growers of California Specialties. flease mention the A merican Florist when writing. It is good business policy to mention The.... AMERICAN FLORIST When you write to an advertiser. Leading Onion Set G,.we,. FLOWEB ^Q CHICAGO "s-JyV mushroom spswn ?.";k' Ws Crow Mushrooms. We are headquarters for " PURE CULTURE " SPAWN and importers of ENCLISH MUSHROOM SPAWN. Write us and vfe will send you free of charge valuable iotormation on the subject KNUD Fresh Supply ol Spawn Every Month GUNDESTRUP & CO., A273 iVIIIwaukee Ave., CHICAGO ei E> EC oxv^vjU'i jsorei « CYCLAMEN SEED. NEW COLORS IN CYCLAMEM. HUGH LOW & CO. have now seed or their grand new variety, "Low's Salmon,** the finest new thinp introduced in recent years, as well as their old well-known varieties of "Glffanteum,** also seed of Scblzaothus Wisetonensis, the Finest of All. Get quotations from Headquarters. The House for Roses, Figs, Vines, Heaths, Palms, Etc. BUSH HILL PARK, Middlesex, Eng. Please tnention the A merican Florist when writings Lambert's Pure Culture Mushroom Spawn. Produced by new grraftin;? process from selected and prolific specimen, thorough- ly acclimated, has never failed to run. Sold by Leading Seedsmen. Practical instructions on "Mushroom Culture" mailed free on application. Minnesota Spawn Co., St.f aul MUSHROOH SPAWN. Frequent importations from England. Always fresh and lively. J. J* STYERt Concordville, Pa. MAKERS of PURE CULTURE TISSUE COLUriBIA, ALASKA, BOHEMIA DMUSHROOM =SPAWN = Fresh Spawn Always on hand. WRITE FOR PRICES. COCHRAN MUSHROOM & SPAWN CO. 91 I CHEMICAL BLDG. ST. LOUIS. MO. Always mention the American Flo- rist when yog order stock..^ 656 The American Florist. Nov. 4 The NurseryTrade AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF NURSERYMEN. Emory Albertson, Bridgeport, Ind., Pres. Orlando Harrison, Berlin, Md., Vice-Pres.; George C. Seager, Rochester, N. Y., Seo'y. Thirty-first annual convention, Dallas, Tex., 1906. Beatrice, Neb. — Perry L. Bower has purchased the nursery of J. A. Gage. Bowie, Tex, — S. D. Thompson states that this has been a good growing season and that nursery stock generally is fine. Fulton, Va. — Moody Brothers will erect buildings at Government and Wil- liamsburg roads, to be used in the nur- sery business. DlxoN, III. — The annual meeting of the Rock River Horticultural Society Was held here September 23, Austin Powers was re-elected president, Humboldt, Neb. — Paul Ninechek, pioneer nursery man of this section, has disposed of his farm and interests here and purchased a ranch in Kansas near Abilene, LuLA, Miss. — The United States Nur- sery Company has built a $3,000 store house on its grounds. The firm now has about 2,000,000 roses under cultivation. Augusta, Ga. — During the fall, under the direction of the tree and park com- missioners, the city of Augusta will plant between 400 and 500 shade trees in the parks and streets. Palestine, Tex, — R, H, Bushway, manager of the Alvin Fruit and Nursery Company is promoting the Palestine Fruit and Nursery Company to be cap- italized at $25,000, A tract of 300 acres of land has been secured, Santa Barbara, Cal, — P. Riedel has leased the Montecito nurseries at this place, consisting of thirteen acres of ground and 10,000 feet of glass, and will grow general nursery and greenhouse stock, cut flowers and forcing tomatoes. Sherman, Tex, — Henry Chisholm who has returned after an extended visit to Dayton, N, M., is planting an orchard and nursery near Dayton, The property is known as the Chisholm Nur- sery and Orchard Company, and com- prises several hundred acres, Palestine, Tex, — A board of trade committee is considering favorably a proposition to organize the Palestine Fruit & Nursery Company, with a capital of $25,000, R. H. Bushway of the Alvin Fruit & Nursery Company, Alvin, Tex., to take part of the stock and local capi- talists the rest. The Crop Pest Commission of Louis- iana have among their rules and regu- lations one which reads as follows : All nursery stock shipped into this state from any other state or country shall be plainly labeled with a certificate of inspection signed by the state entomol- ogist or other duly authorized official of the state or country in which said stock was grown. Shipments not so labeled shall be liable to confiscation upon the. order of the entomologist of the commission. Roses for Puget Sound. Oscar E. Lee, of Whatcom county, recommends the following roses for planting in the Puget Sound country : Kaiserin Augusta Victoria, White Mam- an Cochet, Maman Cochet, Papa Gon- tier, Mme. Welche, Mme, Caroline Test- out and Francisca Kruger. Climbers : Climbing Kaiserin, Climbing La France, Climbing Meteor, Reve d'Or and Climb- ing Wootton. Norway Maple Seeds. Ed. American Florist : — Please state when to gather and sow the seed of Norway maple. M. E, C, Norway maple seeds should be gath- ered when they are thoroughly ripe. They may be sown in the fall, but the usual practice is to mix with clean sand and store in a cool place till spring, when they should be sown. O. Newton, N. C. The nursery business is good in the south this year, bett